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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
Washington, D. C. 20549


FORM 10‑K/A

(Amendment No. 1)

(Mark One)

 

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

For the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2015

or

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


Commission file number 1-9576

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OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

22‑2781933
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

One Michael Owens Way, Perrysburg, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices)

43551
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (567) 336-5000

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

Title of each class

    

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $.01 par value

 

New York Stock Exchange

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 

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 

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   No 

 


 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, 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   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 definitive proxy or information statements 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.

Large accelerated filer 

Accelerated filer 

Non‑accelerated filer 
(Do not check if a
smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b‑2 of the Act). Yes   No 

The aggregate market value (based on the consolidated tape closing price on June 30, 2015) of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of Owens-Illinois, Inc. was approximately $4,238,712,000.  For the sole purpose of making this calculation, the term “non-affiliate” has been interpreted to exclude directors and executive officers of the Company.  Such interpretation is not intended to be, and should not be construed to be, an admission by Owens-Illinois, Inc. or such directors or executive officers of the Company that such directors and executive officers of the Company are “affiliates” of Owens-Illinois, Inc., as that term is defined under the Securities Act of 1934.

The number of shares of common stock, $.01 par value of Owens-Illinois, Inc. outstanding as of January 31, 2016 was 160,982,234.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Owens-Illinois, Inc. Proxy Statement for The Annual Meeting of Share Owners To Be Held Thursday, May 12, 2016 (“Proxy Statement”), which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2016, are incorporated by reference into Part III hereof.

TABLE OF GUARANTORS

Exact Name of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter

    

State/Country of
Incorporation
or Organization

    

Primary
Standard
Industrial
Classification
Code Number

    

I.R.S Employee
Identification
Number

 

Owens‑Illinois Group, Inc.

 

Delaware

 

6719 

 

341559348 

 

Owens‑Brockway Packaging, Inc.

 

Delaware

 

6719 

 

341559346 

 

The address, including zip code, and telephone number, of each additional registrant’s principal executive office is One Michael Owens Way, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551; (567) 336‑5000. These companies are listed as guarantors of the debt securities of the registrant. The consolidating condensed financial statements of the Company depicting separately its guarantor and non‑guarantor subsidiaries are presented in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. All of the equity securities of each of the guarantors set forth in the table above are owned, either directly or indirectly, by Owens‑Illinois, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 


 

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Explanatory Note

 

This Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A ("Amendment No. 1") amends the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Owens-Illinois, Inc. (the “Company”) for the year ended December 31, 2015 as originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 16, 2016 (the “Original Filing”).

 

This Amendment No. 1 amends the Original Filing to reflect the restatement of the Company’s audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 in order to correct an error related to the Company’s method for estimating its future asbestos-related liabilities, as more fully described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Amendment No. 1. Additionally, conforming changes occur throughout this filing because of the changes to the consolidated financial statements. For ease of reference, this Amendment No. 1 amends and restates the Original Filing in its entirety.  Revisions to the Original Filing have been made to the following sections:

 

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Part I, Item 1A - Risk Factors

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Part I, Item 1B - Unresolved Staff Comments

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Part II, Item 6 - Selected Financial Data

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Part II, Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

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Part II, Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

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Part II, Item 9A - Controls and Procedures

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Part IV, Item 15 - Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

 

In addition, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have provided new certifications dated as of the date of this filing in connection with this Amendment No. 1 (Exhibits 31.1, 31.2, 32.1 and 32.2).

 

Management assessed its evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015 based on the framework established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Management has concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2015. See Part II, Item 9A for further information.

 

Except as described above, no other amendments have been made to the Original Filing. This Amendment continues to speak as of the date of the Original Filing, and the Company has not updated the disclosure contained herein to reflect events that have occurred since the date of the Original Filing. Accordingly, this Amendment should be read in conjunction with the Company’s other filings made with the SEC subsequent to the filing of the Original Filing, including any amendments to those filings.

 

 

 

 


 

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PART I 

 

ITEM 1. 

BUSINESS

    

ITEM 1A. 

RISK FACTORS

 

ITEM 1B. 

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

16 

ITEM 2. 

PROPERTIES

 

17 

ITEM 3. 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

19 

ITEM 4. 

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

19 

 

 

 

 

PART II 

 

20 

ITEM 5. 

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

 

20 

ITEM 6. 

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

22 

ITEM 7. 

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

 

25 

ITEM 7A. 

QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

44 

ITEM 8. 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

47 

ITEM 9. 

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

101 

ITEM 9A. 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

101 

ITEM 9B. 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

105 

 

 

 

 

PART III 

 

106 

ITEM 10. 

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

106 

ITEM 11. 

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

106 

ITEM 12. 

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

 

106 

ITEM 13. 

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

107 

ITEM 14. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

 

107 

 

 

 

 

PART IV 

 

108 

ITEM 15. 

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

108 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES 

 

191 

EXHIBITS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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PART I

ITEM 1.BUSINESS

General Development of Business

Owens‑Illinois, Inc. (the “Company”), through its subsidiaries, is the successor to a business established in 1903. The Company is the largest manufacturer of glass containers in the world with 80 glass manufacturing plants in 23 countries. It competes in the glass container segment of the rigid packaging market and is the leading glass container manufacturer in most of the countries where it has manufacturing facilities.

Company Strategy

The Company’s strategy is to be the premier rigid packaging producer most admired for its people, performance, customer satisfaction, innovation and shareholder value creation.  To accomplish this strategy, the Company is focused on the following objectives:

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Establish stability and drive improved performance by acting in line with market dynamics and market trends while unlocking the value in the Company’s operations and commercial activities;

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Develop integrated solutions that deliver higher performance and grow our business by leveraging the capabilities of the manufacturing, commercial, and supply chain disciplines to reduce costs and inventory while providing solutions that help the Company’s customers build, develop and expand their markets;

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Create breakthroughs that include truly innovative products for our customers, as well as step change improvements to our cost structure through focused research and development;  

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Integrate the Vitro acquisition to capture the value generated in this business while preserving the high operating standards; and 

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Operate as one enterprise, aligning our organization, processes and talent by creating the right structure, processes and capabilities to drive for performance and meet investor expectations. 

Reportable Segments

The Company has four reportable segments based on its geographic locations: Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.  In connection with the Company’s acquisition (the “Vitro Acquisition”) of the food and beverage glass container business of Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. and its subsidiaries as conducted in the United States, Mexico and Bolivia (the “Vitro Business”) on September 1, 2015, the Company has renamed the former South America segment to the Latin America segment.  Information as to sales, earnings from continuing operations before interest income, interest expense, and provision for income taxes and excluding amounts related to certain items that management considers not representative of ongoing operations (“segment operating profit”), and total assets by reportable segment is included in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Products and Services

The Company produces glass containers for alcoholic beverages, including beer, flavored malt beverages, spirits and wine. The Company also produces glass packaging for a variety of food items, soft drinks, teas, juices and pharmaceuticals. The Company manufactures glass containers in a wide range of sizes, shapes and colors and is active in new product development and glass container innovation.

Customers

In most of the countries where the Company competes, it has the leading position in the glass container segment of the rigid packaging market based on sales revenue. The Company’s largest customers consist mainly of the leading global food and beverage manufacturers, including (in alphabetical order) Anheuser‑Busch InBev, Brown Forman,

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Carlsberg, Diageo, Heineken, Kirin, MillerCoors, Nestle, PepsiCo, Pernod Ricard, SABMiller, and Saxco International. No customer represents more than 10% of the Company’s consolidated net sales.

The Company sells most of its glass container products directly to customers under annual or multi‑year supply agreements. Multi‑year contracts typically provide for price adjustments based on cost changes. The Company also sells some of its products through distributors. Many customers provide the Company with regular estimates of their product needs, which enables the Company to schedule glass container production to maintain reasonable levels of inventory. Glass container manufacturing facilities are generally located in close proximity to customers.

Markets and Competitive Conditions

The Company’s principal markets for glass container products are in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

Europe.The Company has a leading share of the glass container segment of the rigid packaging market in the European countries in which it operates, with 35 glass container manufacturing plants located in the Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom. These plants primarily produce glass containers for the beer, wine, champagne, spirits and food markets in these countries. The Company also has interests in two joint ventures that manufacture glass containers in Italy. Throughout Europe, the Company competes directly with a variety of glass container manufacturers including Verallia, Ardagh Group, Vetropack and Vidrala.

North America.The Company has 19 glass container manufacturing plants and one distribution facility in the U.S. and Canada, and also has an interest in a joint venture that manufactures glass containers in the U.S. The Company has the leading share of the glass container segment of the U.S. rigid packaging market, based on sales revenue by domestic producers. The principal glass container competitors in the U.S. are the Ardagh Group and Anchor Glass Container. Imports from China, Mexico, Taiwan and other countries also compete in U.S. glass container segments. Additionally, there are several major consumer packaged goods companies that self‑manufacture glass containers.

Latin America.The Company has 18 glass manufacturing plants in Latin America, located in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. In 2015, the Company’s acquisition of the Vitro Business included six additional plants. In Latin America, the Company maintains a diversified portfolio serving several markets, including beer, non‑alcoholic beverages, spirits, flavored malt beverages, wine, food and pharmaceuticals. The region also has a large infrastructure for returnable/refillable glass containers. The Company competes directly with Verallia in Brazil and Argentina, and does not believe that it competes with any other large, multinational glass container manufacturers in the rest of the region.

Asia Pacific.The Company has 8 glass container manufacturing plants in the Asia Pacific region, located in Australia, China, Indonesia and New Zealand. It also has interests in joint venture operations in China, Malaysia and Vietnam. In Asia Pacific, the Company primarily produces glass containers for the beer, wine, food and non‑alcoholic beverage markets. The Company competes directly with Orora Limited in Australia, and does not believe that it competes with any other large, multinational glass container manufacturers in the rest of the region. In China, the glass container segments of the packaging market are regional and highly fragmented with a large number of local competitors.

In addition to competing with other large and well‑established manufacturers in the glass container segment, the Company competes in all regions with manufacturers of other forms of rigid packaging, principally aluminum cans and plastic containers. Competition is based on quality, price, service, innovation and the marketing attributes of the container. The principal competitors producing metal containers include Ball Corporation, Crown Holdings, Inc., Rexam plc, and Silgan Holdings Inc. The principal competitors producing plastic containers include Amcor, Consolidated Container Holdings, LLC, Reynolds Group Holdings Limited, Plastipak Packaging, Inc. and Silgan Holdings Inc. The Company also competes with manufacturers of non‑rigid packaging alternatives, including flexible pouches, aseptic cartons and bag‑in‑box containers.

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often the glass container partner of choice because of its innovation and branding capabilities, its global footprint and its expertise in manufacturing know‑how and process technology.

Seasonality

Sales of many glass container products such as beer, beverages and food are seasonal. Shipments in the U.S. and Europe are typically greater in the second and third quarters of the year, while shipments in the Asia Pacific region are typically greater in the first and fourth quarters of the year, and shipments in Latin America are typically greater in the third and fourth quarters of the year.

Manufacturing

The Company has 80 glass manufacturing plants. It constantly seeks to improve the productivity of these operations through the systematic upgrading of production capabilities, sharing of best practices among plants and effective training of employees.

The Company also provides engineering support for its glass manufacturing operations through facilities located in the U.S., Australia, France, Poland, Colombia and Peru.

Suppliers and Raw Materials

The primary raw materials used in the Company’s glass container operations are sand, soda ash, limestone and recycled glass. Each of these materials, as well as the other raw materials used to manufacture glass containers, has historically been available in adequate supply from multiple sources. One of the sources is a soda ash mining operation in Wyoming in which the Company has a 25% interest.

Energy

The Company’s glass container operations require a continuous supply of significant amounts of energy, principally natural gas, fuel oil and electrical power. Adequate supplies of energy are generally available at all of the Company’s manufacturing locations. Energy costs typically account for 10-25% of the Company’s total manufacturing costs, depending on the cost of energy, the type of energy available, the factory location and the particular energy requirements. The percentage of total cost related to energy can vary significantly because of volatility in market prices, particularly for natural gas and fuel oil in volatile markets such as North America and Europe.

In North America, approximately 97% of the sales volume is represented by customer contracts that contain provisions that pass the commodity price of natural gas to the customer, effectively reducing the North America segment’s exposure to changing natural gas market prices. Also, in order to limit the effects of fluctuations in market prices for natural gas, the Company uses commodity forward contracts related to its forecasted requirements in North America. The objective of these forward contracts is to reduce potential volatility in cash flows and expense due to changing market prices. The Company continually evaluates the energy markets with respect to its forecasted energy requirements to optimize its use of commodity forward contracts.

In Europe and Asia Pacific, the Company enters into fixed price contracts for a significant amount of its energy requirements. These contracts typically have terms of one to three years. In Latin America, the Company primarily enters into fixed price contracts for its energy requirements in most of the countries in which it operates and the remaining energy requirements are subject to changing natural gas market prices. These fixed price contracts typically have terms of one to three years, and generally include annual price adjustments for inflation and for certain contracts price adjustments for foreign currency variation.

Technical Assistance License Agreements

The Company has agreements to license its proprietary glass container technology and to provide technical assistance to a limited number of companies around the world. These agreements cover areas related to manufacturing and engineering assistance. The worldwide licensee network provides a stream of revenue to help support the Company’s development activities. In the years 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company earned $12 million, $13 million and $16 million, respectively, in royalties and net technical assistance revenue.

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Research, Development and Engineering

Research, development and engineering constitute important parts of the Company’s technical activities. Expenditures for these activities were $64 million, $63 million and $62 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company primarily focuses on advancements in the areas of product innovation, manufacturing process control, melting technology, automatic inspection, light‑weighting and further automation of manufacturing activities. The Company’s research and development activities are conducted at its corporate facilities in Perrysburg, Ohio. During 2013, the Company completed the construction of a new research and development facility at this location. This new facility has enabled the Company to expand its research and development capabilities.

The Company holds a large number of patents related to a wide variety of products and processes and has a substantial number of patent applications pending. While the aggregate of the Company’s patents are of material importance to its businesses, the Company does not consider that any patent or group of patents relating to a particular product or process is of material importance when judged from the standpoint of any individual segment or its businesses as a whole.

Sustainability and the Environment

The Company is committed to reducing the impact its products and operations have on the environment. As part of this commitment, the Company has set targets for increasing the use of recycled glass in its manufacturing process, while reducing energy consumption and carbon dioxide equivalent (“CO2”) emissions. Specific actions taken by the Company include working with governments and other organizations to establish and financially support recycling initiatives, partnering with other entities throughout the supply chain to improve the effectiveness of recycling efforts, reducing the weight of glass packaging and investing in research and development to reduce energy consumption in its manufacturing process. The Company invests in technology and training to improve safety, reduce energy use, decrease emissions and increase the amount of cullet, or recycled glass, used in the production process.

The Company’s worldwide operations, in addition to other companies within the industry, are subject to extensive laws, ordinances, regulations and other legal requirements relating to environmental protection, including legal requirements governing investigation and clean‑up of contaminated properties as well as water discharges, air emissions, waste management and workplace health and safety. The Company strives to abide by and uphold such laws and regulations.

Glass Recycling and Bottle Deposits

The Company is an important contributor to recycling efforts worldwide and is among the largest users of recycled glass containers. If sufficient high‑quality recycled glass were available on a consistent basis, the Company has the technology to make glass containers containing a high proportion of recycled glass. Using recycled glass in the manufacturing process reduces energy costs and impacts the operating life and efficiency of the glass melting furnaces.

In the U.S., Canada, Europe and elsewhere, government authorities have adopted or are considering legal requirements that would mandate certain recycling rates, the use of recycled materials, or limitations on or preferences for certain types of packaging. The Company believes that governments worldwide will continue to develop and enact legal requirements around guiding customer and end‑consumer packaging choices.

Sales of beverage containers are affected by governmental regulation of packaging, including deposit laws and extended producer responsibility regulations. As of December 31, 2015, there were a number of U.S. states, Canadian provinces and territories, European countries and Australian states with some form of incentive for consumer returns of glass bottles in their law. The structure and enforcement of such laws and regulations can impact the sales of beverage containers in a given jurisdiction. Such laws and regulations also impact the availability of post‑consumer recycled glass for the Company to use in container production.

A number of states and provinces have recently considered or are now considering laws and regulations to encourage curbside, deposit and on‑premise glass recycling. Although there is no clear trend in the direction of these state and provincial laws and proposals, the Company believes that states and provinces, as well as municipalities within those jurisdictions, will continue to adopt recycling laws, which will impact supplies of recycled glass. As a large user of

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recycled glass for making new glass containers, the Company has an interest in laws and regulations impacting supplies of such material in its markets.

Air Emissions

In Europe, the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (“EUETS”) is in effect to facilitate emissions reduction. The Company’s manufacturing facilities which operate in EU countries must restrict the volume of their CO2 emissions to the level of their individually allocated emissions allowances as set by country regulators. If the actual level of emissions for any facility exceeds its allocated allowance, additional allowances can be bought to cover deficits; conversely, if the actual level of emissions for any facility is less than its allocation, the excess allowances can be sold. The EUETS has not had a material effect on the Company’s results to date. However, should the regulators significantly restrict the number of emissions allowances available, it could have a material effect in the future.

In North America, the U.S. and Canada are engaged in significant legislative and regulatory activity relating to CO2 emissions, at the federal, state and provincial levels of government. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulates emissions of hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act, which grants the EPA authority to establish limits for certain air pollutants and to require compliance, levy penalties and bring civil judicial action against violators. The structure and scope of the EPA’s CO2 regulations are currently the subject of litigation and are expected to be the subject of federal legislative activity. The EPA regulations, if preserved as proposed, could have a significant long‑term impact on the Company’s U.S. operations. The EPA also implemented the Cross‑State Air Pollution Rule, which set stringent emissions limits in many states starting in 2012. The state of California in the U.S. and the province of Quebec in Canada adopted cap‑and‑trade legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2013.

In Asia Pacific, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 commenced on July 1, 2008 in Australia. This act established a mandatory reporting system for corporate greenhouse gas emissions and energy production and consumption. In 2011, the Australian government adopted a carbon pricing mechanism that took effect in 2012, which required certain manufacturers to pay a tax based on their carbon‑equivalent emissions. In July 2014 the carbon pricing mechanism was repealed by the Australian government and replaced by the Emissions Reduction Fund (“ERF”) which comprises an element to credit emissions reductions, a fund to purchase emissions reductions and a safeguard mechanism. The ERF purchases the lowest cost abatement (in the form of Australian carbon credit units) from a wide range of sources, providing an incentive to businesses, households and landowners to proactively reduce their emissions, while the safeguard mechanism (which is effective from July 1, 2016)  ensures that emissions reductions paid for through the crediting and purchasing elements of the ERF are not displaced by significant increases in emissions above business-as-usual levels elsewhere in the economy. An emissions trading scheme has also been in effect in New Zealand since 2008.

In Latin America, the Brazilian government passed a law in 2009 requiring companies to reduce the level of greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2025. In the other Latin American countries, national and local governments are considering proposals that would impose regulations to reduce CO2 emissions.

The Company is unable to predict what environmental legal requirements may be adopted in the future. However, the Company continually monitors its operations in relation to environmental impacts and invests in environmentally friendly and emissions‑reducing projects. As such, the Company has made significant expenditures for environmental improvements at certain of its facilities over the last several years; however, these expenditures did not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows. The Company is unable to predict the impact of future environmental legal requirements on its results of operations or cash flows.

Employees

The Company’s worldwide operations employed approximately 27,000 persons as of December 31, 2015. Approximately 75% of North American employees are hourly workers covered by collective bargaining agreements. The principal collective bargaining agreement, which at December 31, 2015, covered approximately 76% of the Company’s union‑affiliated employees in North America, will expire on March 31, 2016. Approximately 85% of employees in Latin America are covered by collective bargaining agreements. The majority of the hourly workers in Australia and New Zealand are also covered by collective bargaining agreements. The collective bargaining agreements in Latin America, Australia and New Zealand have varying terms and expiration dates. In Europe, a large number of the Company’s

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employees are employed in countries in which employment laws provide greater bargaining or other rights to employees than the laws of the U.S. Such employment rights require the Company to work collaboratively with the legal representatives of the employees to effect any changes to labor arrangements. The Company considers its employee relations to be good and does not anticipate any material work stoppages in the near term.

Available Information

The Company’s website is www.o‑i.com. The Company’s annual report on Form 10‑K, quarterly reports on Form 10‑Q, current reports on Form 8‑K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 can be obtained from this site at no cost. The Company’s SEC filings are also available for reading and copying at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1‑800‑SEC‑0330. The SEC also maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.

The Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and the charters of the Audit, Compensation, Nominating/Corporate Governance and Risk Oversight Committees are also available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website. Copies of these documents are available in print to share owners upon request, addressed to the Corporate Secretary at the address above.

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Executive Officers of the Registrant

In the following table the Company sets forth certain information regarding those persons currently serving as executive officers of Owens-Illinois, Inc. as of February 16, 2016.

 

 

 

Name and Age

    

Position

Andres A. Lopez (53)

 

Chief Executive Officer since January 1, 2016;  President, Glass Containers and Chief Operating Officer 2015; Vice President and President of O‑I Americas 2014‑2015; Vice President and President of O‑I South America 2009‑2014; Vice President of Global Manufacturing and Engineering 2006‑2009.

Albert P. L. Stroucken (68)

 

Executive Chairman of the Board since January 1, 2016; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 2006 - 2015. Previously Chief Executive Officer of HB Fuller Company, a manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, coatings, paints and other specialty chemical products 1998 – 2006; Chairman of HB Fuller Company 1999 – 2006.

Miguel Alvarez (51)

 

President, O-I Latin America since 2014; President, O-I Brazil 2010 – 2014. Previously held leadership positions in Chile, Argentina and Ecuador for Belcorp, a leading global beauty products company 2005 – 2010.

James W. Baehren (65)

 

Senior Vice President and General Counsel since 2003; Senior Vice President Strategic Planning 2006‑2012; Chief Administrative Officer 2004‑2006; Corporate Secretary 1998‑2010; Vice President and Director of Finance 2001‑2003.

Jan A. Bertsch (59)

 

Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President since November 23, 2015. Previously Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Sigma-Aldrich, a life science and technology company, 2012 - 2015. Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer at BorgWarner 2011 – 2012; Vice President and Treasurer, 2009 - 2011.

Tim Connors (41)

 

President, O-I Asia Pacific since June 1, 2015; General Manager of O-I Australia 2013 – 2015; Vice President of Finance, Asia Pacific 2011 – 2013; Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development, North America 2010 – 2011.

Sergio B. O. Galindo (48)

 

President, O-I North America since June 1, 2015; Vice President and President of O‑I Asia Pacific 2012 - 2015; General Manager of O‑I Colombia 2009‑ 2012.

John A. Haudrich (48)

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Integration Officer since November 20, 2015; Vice President and Acting Chief Financial Officer 2015; Vice President Finance and Corporate Controller 2011 – 2015; Vice President of Investor Relations 2009 – 2011.

Paul A. Jarrell (53)

 

Senior Vice President since 2011; Chief Administrative Officer since 2013; Chief Human Resources Officer 2011‑ 2012. Previously Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for DSM, a life sciences and materials company based in The Netherlands, 2009‑2011; Vice President and Director of Human Resources for ITT, a fluid technologies and engineered products company, 2006‑2009.

Vitaliano Torno (57)

 

President, O-I Europe since January 1, 2016; Managing Director, O-I Europe 2015; Vice President, European countries 2013 – 2015; Vice President, Marketing and sales, Europe 2010 - 2013.

 

Financial Information about Foreign and Domestic Operations

Information as to net sales, segment operating profit, and assets of the Company’s reportable segments is included in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS

Asbestos‑Related Liability—The Company has made, and will continue to make, substantial payments to resolve claims of persons alleging exposure to asbestos‑containing products and may need to record additional charges in the future for estimated asbestos‑related costs. These substantial payments have affected and may continue to affect the Company’s cost of borrowing and the ability to pursue acquisitions.

The following discussion should be read together with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-K/A. All of the financial information presented in this risk factor has been revised to reflect the restatement more fully described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company is a defendant in numerous lawsuits alleging bodily injury and death as a result of exposure to asbestos. From 1948 to 1958, one of the Company’s former business units commercially produced and sold approximately $40 million of a high‑temperature, calcium‑silicate based pipe and block insulation material containing asbestos. The Company exited the insulation business in April 1958. The typical asbestos personal injury lawsuit alleges various theories of liability, including negligence, gross negligence and strict liability and seeks compensatory, and in some cases, punitive damages, in various amounts (herein referred to as “asbestos claims”).

Beginning with the initial liability of $975 million established in 1993, the Company has accrued a total of approximately $4.9 billion through 2015, before insurance recoveries, for its asbestos‑related liability. The Company’s ability to estimate its liability has been significantly affected by, among other factors, the volatility of asbestos‑related litigation in the United States, the significant number of co‑defendants that have filed for bankruptcy, the inherent uncertainty of future disease incidence and claiming patterns against the Company, the significant expansion of the defendants that are now sued in this litigation, and the continuing changes in the extent to which these defendants participate in the resolution of cases in which the Company is also a defendant.

As described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company recently revised its method for estimating its asbestos-related liabilities in connection with finalizing and reporting its restated results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 and concluded that an accrual in the amount of $817 million and $939 million, respectively was required. The Company continues to believe that its ultimate asbestos-related liability cannot be estimated with certainty.  As part of its future annual comprehensive legal reviews, the Company will estimate its total asbestos-related liability and such reviews may result in significant adjustments to the liability accrued at the time of the review. 

The significant assumptions underlying the material components of the Company’s accrual are:

a)

settlements will continue to be limited almost exclusively to claimants who were exposed to the Company’s asbestos‑containing insulation prior to its exit from that business in 1958;

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claims will continue to be resolved primarily under the Company’s administrative claims agreements or on terms comparable to those set forth in those agreements;

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the incidence of serious asbestos‑related disease cases and claiming patterns against the Company for such cases do not change materially;

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the Company is substantially able to defend itself successfully at trial and on appeal;

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the number and timing of additional co‑defendant bankruptcies do not change significantly the assets available to participate in the resolution of cases in which the Company is a defendant; and

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co‑defendants with substantial resources and assets continue to participate significantly in the resolution of future asbestos lawsuits and claims.

The ultimate amount of distributions that may be required to fund the Company’s asbestos‑related payments cannot be estimated with certainty. Asbestos‑related payments continue to be substantial and the continued use of significant amounts of cash for asbestos‑related costs has affected and may continue to affect the Company’s cost of borrowing, its ability to pursue global or domestic acquisitions, its ability to reinvest in its operations, and its ability to pay dividends.

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Substantial Leverage—The Company’s indebtedness could adversely affect the Company’s financial health.

The Company has a significant amount of debt. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had approximately $5.6 billion of total debt outstanding, an increase from $3.4 billion at December 31, 2014, due to additional debt incurred as a result of the Vitro Acquisition.

The Company’s indebtedness could result in the following consequences:

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Increased vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;

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Increased vulnerability to interest rate increases for the portion of the debt under the secured credit agreement;

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Require the Company to dedicate a substantial portion of cash flow from operations to payments on indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, share repurchases, development efforts and other general corporate purposes;

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Limit flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in the Company’s business and the rigid packaging market;

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Place the Company at a competitive disadvantage relative to its competitors that have less debt; and

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Limit, along with the financial and other restrictive covenants in the documents governing indebtedness, among other things, the Company’s ability to borrow additional funds

Ability to Service Debt—To service its indebtedness, the Company will require a significant amount of cash. The Company’s ability to generate cash and refinance certain indebtedness depends on many factors beyond its control.

The Company’s ability to make payments on and to refinance its indebtedness and to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, development efforts and other general corporate purposes depends on its ability to generate cash in the future. The Company has no assurance that it will generate sufficient cash flow from operations, or that future borrowings will be available under the secured credit agreement, in an amount sufficient to enable the Company to pay its indebtedness, or to fund other liquidity needs. If short term interest rates increase, the Company’s debt service cost will increase because some of its debt is subject to short term variable interest rates. At December 31, 2015, the Company’s debt subject to variable interest rates represented approximately 46% of total debt.

The Company may need to refinance all or a portion of its indebtedness on or before maturity. If the Company is unable to generate sufficient cash flow and is unable to refinance or extend outstanding borrowings on commercially reasonable terms or at all, it may have to take one or more of the following actions:

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Reduce or delay capital expenditures planned for replacements, improvements and expansions;

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Sell assets;

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Restructure debt; and/or

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Obtain additional debt or equity financing.

The Company can provide no assurance that it could affect or implement any of these alternatives on satisfactory terms, if at all.

Debt Restrictions—The Company may not be able to finance future needs or adapt its business plans to changes because of restrictions placed on it by the secured credit agreement and the indentures and instruments governing other indebtedness.

The secured credit agreement, the indentures governing the senior debentures and notes, and certain of the agreements governing other indebtedness contain affirmative and negative covenants that limit the ability of the Company to take certain actions. For example, these indentures restrict, among other things, the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to borrow money, pay dividends on, or redeem or repurchase its stock, make investments, create liens, enter into certain transactions with affiliates and sell certain assets or merge with or into other companies. These restrictions could adversely affect the Company’s ability to operate its businesses and may limit its ability to take advantage of potential business opportunities as they arise.

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Failure to comply with these or other covenants and restrictions contained in the secured credit agreement, the indentures or agreements governing other indebtedness could result in a default under those agreements, and the debt under those agreements, together with accrued interest, could then be declared immediately due and payable. If a default occurs under the secured credit agreement, the Company could no longer request borrowings under the secured credit agreement, and the lenders could cause all of the outstanding debt obligations under such secured credit agreement to become due and payable, which would result in a default under a number of other outstanding debt securities and could lead to an acceleration of obligations related to these debt securities. A default under the secured credit agreement, indentures or agreements governing other indebtedness could also lead to an acceleration of debt under other debt instruments that contain cross acceleration or cross‑default provisions.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates—The Company is subject to the effects of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, which could adversely impact the Company’s financial results.

The Company’s reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. A significant portion of the Company’s net sales, costs, assets and liabilities are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the Euro, Brazilian real, Colombian peso, Mexican peso and Australian dollar. In its consolidated financial statements, the Company remeasures transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the reporting entity (e.g. soda ash purchases) and translates local currency financial results into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rates prevailing during the reporting period. During times of a strengthening U.S. dollar, the reported revenues and earnings of the Company’s international operations will be reduced because the local currencies will translate into fewer U.S. dollars. This could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

International Operations—The Company is subject to risks associated with operating in foreign countries.

The Company operates manufacturing and other facilities throughout the world. Net sales from non‑U.S. operations totaled approximately $4.2 billion, representing approximately 69% of the Company’s net sales for the year ended December 31, 2015. As a result of its non‑U.S. operations, the Company is subject to risks associated with operating in foreign countries, including:

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Political, social and economic instability;

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War, civil disturbance or acts of terrorism;

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Taking of property by nationalization or expropriation without fair compensation;

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Changes in governmental policies and regulations;

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Devaluations and fluctuations in currency exchange rates;

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Imposition of limitations on conversions of foreign currencies into dollars or remittance of dividends and other payments by foreign subsidiaries;

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Imposition or increase of withholding and other taxes on remittances and other payments by foreign subsidiaries;

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Hyperinflation in certain foreign countries;

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Impositions or increase of investment and other restrictions or requirements by foreign governments;

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Loss or non‑renewal of treaties or other agreements with foreign tax authorities;

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Changes in tax laws, or the interpretation thereof, affecting foreign tax credits or tax deductions relating to our non‑U.S. earnings or operations; and

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Complying with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits companies and their intermediaries from engaging in bribery or other prohibited payments to foreign officials for the purposes of obtaining or retaining business or gaining an unfair business advantage and requires companies to maintain accurate books and records and internal controls.

The risks associated with operating in foreign countries may have a material adverse effect on operations.

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Competition—The Company faces intense competition from other glass container producers, as well as from makers of alternative forms of packaging. Competitive pressures could adversely affect the Company’s financial health.

The Company is subject to significant competition from other glass container producers, as well as from makers of alternative forms of packaging, such as aluminum cans and plastic containers. The Company also competes with manufacturers of non‑rigid packaging alternatives, including flexible pouches and aseptic cartons, in serving the packaging needs of certain end‑use markets, including juice customers. The Company competes with each rigid packaging competitor on the basis of price, quality, service and the marketing and functional attributes of the container. Advantages or disadvantages in any of these competitive factors may be sufficient to cause the customer to consider changing suppliers and/or using an alternative form of packaging. The adverse effects of consumer purchasing decisions may be more significant in periods of economic downturn and may lead to longer term reductions in consumer spending on glass packaged products.

Pressures from competitors and producers of alternative forms of packaging have resulted in excess capacity in certain countries in the past and have led to capacity adjustments and significant pricing pressures in the rigid packaging market.

Lower Demand Levels—Changes in consumer preferences may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results.

Changes in consumer preferences for the food and beverages they consume can reduce demand for the Company’s products. Because many of the Company’s products are used to package consumer goods, the Company’s sales and profitability could be negatively impacted by changes in consumer preferences for those products. Examples of changes in consumer preferences include, but are not limited to, lower sales of major domestic beer brands and shifts from beer to wine or spirits that results in the use of fewer glass containers. In periods of lower demand, the Company’s sales and production levels may decrease causing a material adverse effect on the Company’s profitability.

High Energy Costs—Higher energy costs worldwide and interrupted power supplies may have a material adverse effect on operations.

Electrical power, natural gas, and fuel oil are vital to the Company’s operations as it relies on a continuous energy supply to conduct its business. Depending on the location and mix of energy sources, energy accounts for 10% to 25% of total production costs. Substantial increases and volatility in energy costs could cause the Company to experience a significant increase in operating costs, which may have a material adverse effect on operations.

Global Economic Environment—The global credit, financial and economic environment could have a material adverse effect on operations and financial condition.

The global credit, financial and economic environment could have a material adverse effect on operations, including the following:

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Downturns in the business or financial condition of any of the Company’s customers or suppliers could result in a loss of revenues or a disruption in the supply of raw materials;

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Tightening of credit in financial markets could reduce the Company’s ability, as well as the ability of the Company’s customers and suppliers, to obtain future financing;

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Volatile market performance could affect the fair value of the Company’s pension assets and liabilities, potentially requiring the Company to make significant additional contributions to its pension plans to maintain prescribed funding levels;

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The deterioration of any of the lending parties under the Company’s revolving credit facility or the creditworthiness of the counterparties to the Company’s derivative transactions could result in such parties’ failure to satisfy their obligations under their arrangements with the Company; and

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A significant weakening of the Company’s financial position or results of operations could result in noncompliance with the covenants under the Company’s indebtedness.

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Business Integration Risks—The Company may not be able to effectively integrate additional businesses it has acquired or will acquire in the future.

The Company’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Vitro Acquisition will depend, to a large extent, on its ability to integrate the two businesses. The combination of two independent businesses is a complex, costly and time‑consuming process and there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully integrate the Vitro Business into its business, or if such integration is successfully accomplished, that such integration will not be more costly or take longer than presently contemplated. Integration of the Vitro Acquisition may include various risks and uncertainties, including the factors discussed in the paragraph below. If the Company cannot successfully integrate and manage the Vitro Business within a reasonable time following the Vitro Acquisition, the Company may not be able to realize the potential and anticipated benefits of the Vitro Acquisition, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s share price, business, cash flows, results of operations and financial position.

The Company may also consider other strategic transactions, including acquisitions that will complement, strengthen and enhance growth in its worldwide glass operations. The Company evaluates opportunities on a preliminary basis from time to time, but these transactions may not advance beyond the preliminary stages or be completed. Such acquisitions are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including:

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The inability to integrate effectively the operations, products, technologies and personnel of the acquired companies (some of which are located in diverse geographic regions) and achieve expected synergies;

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The potential disruption of existing business and diversion of management’s attention from day‑to‑day operations;

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The inability to maintain uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies;

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The need or obligation to divest portions of the acquired companies;

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The potential impairment of relationships with customers;

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The potential failure to identify material problems and liabilities during due diligence review of acquisition targets;

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The potential failure to obtain sufficient indemnification rights to fully offset possible liabilities associated with acquired businesses; and

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The challenges associated with operating in new geographic regions.

In addition, the Company cannot make assurances that the integration and consolidation of newly acquired businesses will achieve any anticipated cost savings and operating synergies.

Customer Consolidation—The continuing consolidation of the Company’s customer base may intensify pricing pressures and have a material adverse effect on operations.

Many of the Company’s largest customers have acquired companies with similar or complementary product lines. This consolidation has increased the concentration of the Company’s business with its largest customers. In many cases, such consolidation has been accompanied by pressure from customers for lower prices, reflecting the increase in the total volume of products purchased or the elimination of a price differential between the acquiring customer and the company acquired. Increased pricing pressures from the Company’s customers may have a material adverse effect on operations.

Operational Disruptions—Profitability could be affected by unanticipated operational disruptions.

The Company’s glass container manufacturing process is asset intensive and includes the use of large furnaces and machines. The Company periodically experiences unanticipated disruptions to its assets and these events can have an adverse effect on its business operations and profitability. The impacts of these operational disruptions include, but are not limited to, higher maintenance, production changeover and shipping costs, higher capital spending, as well as lower absorption of fixed costs during periods of extended downtime. The Company maintains insurance policies in amounts and with coverage and deductibles that are reasonable and in line with industry standards; however, this insurance coverage may not be adequate to protect the Company from all liabilities and expenses that may arise.

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Seasonality—Profitability could be affected by varied seasonal demands.

Due principally to the seasonal nature of the consumption of beer and other beverages, for which demand is stronger during the summer months, sales of the Company’s products have varied and are expected to vary by quarter. Shipments in the U.S. and Europe are typically greater in the second and third quarters of the year, while shipments in the Asia Pacific region are typically greater in the first and fourth quarters of the year, and shipments in Latin America are typically greater in the third and fourth quarters of the year. Unseasonably cool weather during peak demand periods can reduce demand for certain beverages packaged in the Company’s containers.

Raw Materials—Profitability could be affected by the availability of raw materials.

The raw materials that the Company uses have historically been available in adequate supply from multiple sources. For certain raw materials, however, there may be temporary shortages due to weather or other factors, including disruptions in supply caused by raw material transportation or production delays. These shortages, as well as material volatility in the cost of any of the principal raw materials that the Company uses, may have a material adverse effect on operations.

Environmental Risks—The Company is subject to various environmental legal requirements and may be subject to new legal requirements in the future. These requirements may have a material adverse effect on operations.

The Company’s operations and properties are subject to extensive laws, ordinances, regulations and other legal requirements relating to environmental protection, including legal requirements governing investigation and clean‑up of contaminated properties as well as water discharges, air emissions, waste management and workplace health and safety. Such legal requirements frequently change and vary among jurisdictions. The Company’s operations and properties must comply with these legal requirements. These requirements may have a material adverse effect on operations.

The Company has incurred, and expects to incur, costs for its operations to comply with environmental legal requirements, and these costs could increase in the future. Many environmental legal requirements provide for substantial fines, orders (including orders to cease operations), and criminal sanctions for violations. These legal requirements may apply to conditions at properties that the Company presently or formerly owned or operated, as well as at other properties for which the Company may be responsible, including those at which wastes attributable to the Company were disposed. A significant order or judgment against the Company, the loss of a significant permit or license or the imposition of a significant fine may have a material adverse effect on operations.

A number of governmental authorities have enacted, or are considering enacting, legal requirements that would mandate certain rates of recycling, the use of recycled materials and/or limitations on certain kinds of packaging materials. In addition, some companies with packaging needs have responded to such developments and/or perceived environmental concerns of consumers by using containers made in whole or in part of recycled materials. Such developments may reduce the demand for some of the Company’s products and/or increase the Company’s costs, which may have a material adverse effect on operations.

Taxes—Potential tax law changes could adversely affect net income and cash flow.

The Company is subject to income tax in the numerous jurisdictions in which it operates. Increases in income tax rates or other tax law changes, as well as ongoing audits by domestic and international authorities, could reduce the Company’s net income and cash flow from affected jurisdictions. In particular, potential tax law changes in the U.S. regarding the treatment of the Company’s unrepatriated non‑U.S. earnings could have a material adverse effect on net income and cash flow. In addition, the Company’s products are subject to import and excise duties and/or sales or value‑added taxes in many jurisdictions in which it operates. Increases in these indirect taxes could affect the affordability of the Company’s products and, therefore, reduce demand.

Labor Relations—Some of the Company’s employees are unionized or represented by workers’ councils.

The Company is party to a number of collective bargaining agreements with labor unions which at December 31, 2015, covered approximately 75% of the Company’s employees in North America. The principal collective bargaining agreement, which at December 31, 2015 covered approximately 76% of the Company’s union‑affiliated employees in North America, will expire on March 31, 2016. Approximately 85% of employees in Latin America are covered by

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collective bargaining agreements. The majority of the hourly workers in Australia and New Zealand are also covered by collective bargaining agreements. The collective bargaining agreements in Latin America, Australia and New Zealand have varying terms and expiration dates. Upon the expiration of any collective bargaining agreement, if the Company is unable to negotiate acceptable contracts with labor unions, it could result in strikes by the affected workers and increased operating costs as a result of higher wages or benefits paid to union members. In Europe, a large number of the Company’s employees are employed in countries in which employment laws provide greater bargaining or other rights to employees than the laws of the U.S. Such employment rights require the Company to work collaboratively with the legal representatives of the employees to effect any changes to labor arrangements. For example, most of the Company’s employees in Europe are represented by workers’ councils that must approve any changes in conditions of employment, including salaries and benefits and staff changes, and may impede efforts to restructure the Company’s workforce. In addition, if the Company’s employees were to engage in a strike or other work stoppage, the Company could experience a significant disruption of operations and/or higher ongoing labor costs, which may have a material adverse effect on operations.

Key Management and Personnel Retention—Failure to retain key management and personnel could have a material adverse effect on operations.

The Company believes that its future success depends, in part, on its experienced management team and certain key personnel. The loss of certain key management and personnel could limit the Company’s ability to implement its business plans and meet its objectives.

Joint Ventures—Failure by joint venture partners to observe their obligations could have a material adverse effect on operations.

A portion of the Company’s operations is conducted through joint ventures, including joint ventures in the Europe, North America, Asia Pacific segments and in retained corporate costs and other. If the Company’s joint venture partners do not observe their obligations or are unable to commit additional capital to the joint ventures, it is possible that the affected joint venture would not be able to operate in accordance with its business plans, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Cybersecurity and Information Technology—Security threats and the failure or disruption of the integrity of the Company’s information technology, or those of third parties with which it does business, could have a material adverse effect on its business and the results of operations.

The Company relies on information technology to operate its plants, to communicate with its employees, customers and suppliers, to store sensitive business information and intellectual property, and to report financial and operating results. As with all large systems, the Company’s information technology systems could fail on their own accord or may be vulnerable to a variety of interruptions due to events, including, but not limited to, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, telecommunications failures, computer viruses, hackers or other security issues. The Company’s disaster recovery programs and other preventative measures may be unable to prevent the failure or disruption of the Company’s information technology systems, which could result in transaction errors, loss of customers, business disruptions, or loss of or damage to intellectual property and could have a material adverse effect on operations.

As cyberattacks on various organizations have increased, the Company’s information technology systems may be subject to increased security issues. The Company has measures in place to prevent and detect global security threats, but may be unable to prevent certain security breaches. This may result in the loss of customers and business opportunities, regulatory fines, penalties or intervention, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensatory costs, and additional compliance costs. Failure or disruption of these systems, or the back‑up systems, for any reason could disrupt the Company’s operations and negatively impact the Company’s cash flows or financial condition.

Accounting Estimates—The Company’s financial results are based upon estimates and assumptions that may differ from actual results.

In preparing the Company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, several estimates and assumptions are made that affect the accounting for and recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. These estimates and assumptions must be made due to certain information used

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in the preparation of the Company’s financial statements which is dependent on future events, cannot be calculated with a high degree of precision from data available or is not capable of being readily calculated based on generally accepted methodologies. The Company believes that accounting for long‑lived assets, pension benefit plans, contingencies and litigation, and income taxes involves the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. Actual results for all estimates could differ materially from the estimates and assumptions that the Company uses, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Accounting Standards—The adoption of new accounting standards or interpretations could adversely impact the Company’s financial results.

New accounting standards or pronouncements could adversely affect the Company’s operating results or cause unanticipated fluctuations in its results in future periods. The accounting rules and regulations that the Company must comply with are complex and continually changing. In addition, many companies’ accounting policies are being subjected to heightened scrutiny by regulators and the public. While the Company believes that its financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the Company cannot predict the impact of future changes to accounting principles or its accounting policies on its financial statements going forward.

Goodwill—A significant write down of goodwill would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s reported results of operations and net worth.

Goodwill at December 31, 2015 totaled $2.5 billion. The Company evaluates goodwill annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise) for impairment using the required business valuation methods. These methods include the use of a weighted average cost of capital to calculate the present value of the expected future cash flows of the Company’s reporting units. Future changes in the cost of capital, expected cash flows, or other factors may cause the Company’s goodwill to be impaired, resulting in a non‑cash charge against results of operations to write down goodwill for the amount of the impairment. If a significant write down is required, the charge would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s reported results of operations and net worth.

Pension Funding—An increase in the underfunded status of the Company’s pension plans could adversely impact the Company’s operations, financial condition and liquidity.

The Company contributed $17 million, $28 million and $96 million to its defined benefit pension plans in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The amount the Company is required to contribute to these plans is determined by the laws and regulations governing each plan, and is generally related to the funded status of the plans. A deterioration in the value of the plans’ investments or a decrease in the discount rate used to calculate plan liabilities generally would increase the underfunded status of the plans. An increase in the underfunded status of the plans could result in an increase in the Company’s obligation to make contributions to the plans, thereby reducing the cash available for working capital and other corporate uses, and may have an adverse impact on the Company’s operations, financial condition and liquidity.

Material Weakness - The Company has identified a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting which has resulted in material misstatements in the Company’s previously issued financial statements. If the Company’s remedial measures are insufficient to address the material weakness, or if one or more additional material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting are discovered or occur in the future, the Company’s consolidated financial statements may contain material misstatements and the Company could be required to further restate its financial results, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

As discussed in the Explanatory Note to this Amendment No. 1, in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and in Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures”, management identified a material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015 related to a deficiency in the design of its control activities for the estimation of liabilities and costs related to probable losses for unasserted asbestos claims. The Company did not have sufficient controls in place to provide reasonable assurance that a material error would be prevented or detected related to the application of ASC 450 to the estimation of probable losses from unasserted asbestos

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claims. This deficiency in the design of the Company’s controls resulted in a material error in the Company’s financial statements as described further in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies in material control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. As a result of this material weakness, management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2015.

To remediate the material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting described in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, the Company will establish policies and procedures for the review, approval and application of generally accepted accounting principles to, and disclosure with respect to, unasserted asbestos claims.  The Company intends to complement its revised method of determining its asbestos-related liability (see Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements) with appropriate analytical and review controls to ensure that the Company’s liability and related disclosures comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

If the Company’s remedial measures are insufficient to address the material weaknesses, or if one or more additional material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting are discovered or occur in the future, the Company’s consolidated financial statements may contain material misstatements and the Company could be required to further restate the Company’s financial results, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, restrict the Company’s ability to access the capital markets, require the Company to expend significant resources to correct the weaknesses or deficiencies, subject the Company to fines, penalties or judgments, harm the Company’s reputation or otherwise cause a decline in investor confidence and cause a decline in the market price of the Company’s common stock.

The Company cannot provide absolute assurance that additional significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting will not be identified in the future. Any failure to maintain or implement required new or improved controls, or any difficulties the Company encounters in their implementation, could result in additional significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, cause the Company to fail to meet the Company’s periodic reporting obligations or result in material misstatements in the Company’s financial statements.

ITEM 1B.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

On October 9, 2015, the Company received a comment letter from the staff of the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance as part of its review of the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 that commenced in June 2015. The staff requested additional information and provided comments relating to the Company’s process for determining the appropriate charge for estimated future asbestos-related costs. The Company responded to the October 9, 2015 letter on December 21, 2015 and believed that it had addressed the staff’s comments when it filed the Original Filing.

On April 15, 2016, the Company received a comment letter from the staff.  The staff’s letter responded to the Company’s comment response letter dated December 21, 2015.  The staff’s comments requested the Company to reconsider (i) the factors included in accounting standards codification (“ASC”) 450 without limiting the analysis to a subset of the population of claims not yet asserted when determining the Company’s asbestos-related liability, (ii) the need to enhance the design of the Company’s existing process and internal controls so that all key factors and assumptions that affect the asbestos-related liability and disclosures are appropriately considered and (iii) the Company’s description of its critical accounting estimates related to the key judgments made to apply ASC 450.  The Company responded to the staff’s comment letter on April 29, 2016 and believes that the revisions to the Original Filing contained in this Amendment No. 1 address all of the staff’s comments raised in its April 15 letter.  As of the date of this filing, the Company has not received confirmation from the staff that its review process is complete.  The Company intends to continue to work with the staff to resolve any remaining comments.

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ITEM 2.PROPERTIES

The principal manufacturing facilities and other material important physical properties of the Company at December 31, 2015 are listed below. All properties are glass container plants and are owned in fee, except where otherwise noted.

 

 

 

North American Operations

    

      

United States

 

 

Atlanta, GA

 

Portland, OR

Auburn, NY

 

Streator, IL

Brockway, PA

 

Toano, VA

Crenshaw, PA

 

Tracy, CA

Danville, VA

 

Waco, TX

Kalama, WA

 

Windsor, CO

Lapel, IN

 

Winston‑Salem, NC

Los Angeles, CA

 

Zanesville, OH

Muskogee, OK

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

 

Brampton, Ontario

 

Montreal, Quebec

 

 

 

Asia Pacific Operations

 

 

Australia

 

 

Adelaide

 

Melbourne

Brisbane

 

Sydney

 

 

 

China

 

 

Tianjin

 

Zhaoqing

 

 

 

Indonesia

 

 

Jakarta

 

 

 

 

 

New Zealand

 

 

Auckland

 

 

 

 

 

European Operations

 

 

Czech Republic

 

 

Dubi

 

Nove Sedlo

 

 

 

Estonia

 

 

Jarvakandi

 

 

 

 

 

France

 

 

Beziers

 

Vayres

Gironcourt

 

Veauche

Labegude

 

Vergeze

Puy‑Guillaume

 

Wingles

Reims

 

 

 

 

 

Germany

 

 

Bernsdorf

 

Rinteln

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Holzminden

 

 

 

 

 

Hungary

 

 

Oroshaza

 

 

 

 

 

Italy

 

 

Asti

 

Origgio

Aprilia

 

Ottaviano

Bari

 

San Gemini

Marsala

 

San Polo

Mezzocorona

 

Villotta

 

 

 

The Netherlands

 

 

Leerdam

 

Schiedam

Maastricht

 

 

 

 

 

Poland

 

 

Jaroslaw

 

Poznan

 

 

 

Spain

 

 

Barcelona

 

Sevilla

 

 

 

United Kingdom

 

 

Alloa

 

Harlow

 

 

 

Latin American Operations

 

 

Argentina

 

 

Rosario

 

 

Bolivia

 

 

Cochabamba

 

 

 

 

 

Brazil

 

 

Recife

 

Vitoria de Santo Antao (glass container

Rio de Janeiro (glass container

 

and tableware)

and tableware)

 

 

Sao Paulo

 

 

 

 

 

Colombia

 

 

Buga (tableware)

 

Soacha

Envigado

 

Zipaquira

 

 

 

Ecuador

 

 

Guayaquil

 

 

 

 

 

Mexico

 

 

Guadalajara

 

Queretaro

Los Reyes

 

Toluca

Monterrey

 

 

 

 

 

Peru

 

 

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Callao

 

Lurin(1)

 

 

 

Other Operations

 

 

Engineering Support Centers

 

 

Brockway, Pennsylvania

 

Lurin, Peru

Cali, Colombia

 

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hawthorn, Australia

 

Villeurbanne, France

   Jaroslaw, Poland

`

 

 

 

 

Shared Service Centers

 

 

Medellin, Colombia

 

Perrysburg, Ohio

Monterrey, Mexico

 

Poznan, Poland(1)

 

 

 

Distribution Center

 

 

Laredo, TX(1)

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate Facilities

 

 

 

 

 

Hawthorn, Australia(1)

 

Perrysburg, Ohio(1)

Miami, Florida(1)

 

Vufflens‑la‑Ville, Switzerland(1)


(1)

This facility is leased in whole or in part.

The Company believes that its facilities are well maintained and currently adequate for its planned production requirements over the next three to five years.

ITEM 3.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

For further information on legal proceedings, see Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5.MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED SHARE OWNER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The price range for the Company’s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange, as reported by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

 

 

High

 

Low

 

High

 

Low

 

First Quarter

    

$

26.99

    

$

22.85

    

$

35.53

    

$

30.88

 

Second Quarter

 

 

25.98

 

 

22.94

 

 

34.73

 

 

31.17

 

Third Quarter

 

 

22.93

 

 

19.42

 

 

35.16

 

 

26.05

 

Fourth Quarter

 

 

23.83

 

 

16.94

 

 

27.29

 

 

23.53

 

The number of share owners of record on December 31, 2015 was 1,131. Approximately 99% of the outstanding shares were registered in the name of Depository Trust Company, or CEDE, which held such shares on behalf of a number of brokerage firms, banks, and other financial institutions. The shares attributed to these financial institutions, in turn, represented the interests of more than 25,597 unidentified beneficial owners. No dividends have been declared or paid since the Company’s initial public offering in December 1991 and the Company does not anticipate paying any dividends in the near future. For restrictions on payment of dividends on the Company’s common stock, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Capital Resources and Liquidity—Current and Long‑Term Debt and Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Information with respect to securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans is included herein under Item 12.

The Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock for the three months ended December 31, 2015 (4.1 million shares purchased for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015). The Company has $380 million remaining for repurchases as of December 31, 2015 pursuant to authorization by its Board of Directors in October 2014 to purchase up to $500 million of the Company’s common stock until December 31, 2017.

 

 

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PERFORMANCE GRAPH

COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN

AMONG OWENS‑ILLINOIS, INC., S&P 500, AND PACKAGING GROUP

Picture 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ending December 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2011

 

2012

 

2013

 

2014

 

2015

 

Owens-Illinois, Inc.

    

$

100.00

    

$

63.13

    

$

69.28

    

$

116.55

    

$

87.92

    

$

56.74

 

S&P 500

 

 

100.00

 

 

102.11

 

 

118.45

 

 

156.82

 

 

178.28

 

 

180.75

 

Packaging Group

 

 

100.00

 

 

93.26

 

 

101.84

 

 

141.03

 

 

157.64

 

 

157.85

 

The above graph compares the performance of the Company’s Common Stock with that of a broad market index (the S&P 500 Composite Index) and a packaging group consisting of companies with lines of business or product end uses comparable to those of the Company for which market quotations are available.

The packaging group consists of: AptarGroup, Inc., Ball Corp., Bemis Company, Inc., Crown Holdings, Inc., Owens‑Illinois, Inc., Sealed Air Corp., Silgan Holdings Inc., and Sonoco Products Co.

The comparison of total return on investment for each period is based on the investment of $100 on December 31, 2010 and the change in market value of the stock, including additional shares assumed purchased through reinvestment of dividends, if any.

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ITEM 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The selected consolidated financial data presented below relates to each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015. The financial data for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and was revised for the effects of the restatement described in this Amendment No. 1. The selected consolidated financial data for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 have been omitted from this Amendment No. 1 because it was not practicable for the Company to restate this financial information without undue effort. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Consolidated operating results:

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

6,156

 

$

6,784

 

$

6,967

 

Cost of goods sold(a)

 

 

(5,046)

 

 

(5,531)

 

 

(5,636)

 

Gross profit

 

 

1,110

 

 

1,253

 

 

1,331

 

Selling and administrative, research, development and engineering(a)

 

 

(540)

 

 

(586)

 

 

(568)

 

Other expense, net(a)

 

 

(51)

 

 

(130)

 

 

(66)

 

Earnings before interest expense and items below

 

 

519

 

 

537

 

 

697

 

Interest expense, net(a)

 

 

(251)

 

 

(230)

 

 

(229)

 

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

268

 

 

307

 

 

468

 

Provision for income taxes(a)

 

 

(106)

 

 

(92)

 

 

(120)

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

 

162

 

 

215

 

 

348

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(4)

 

 

(23)

 

 

(18)

 

Net earnings

 

 

158

 

 

192

 

 

330

 

Net (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(23)

 

 

(28)

 

 

(13)

 

Net earnings attributable to the Company

 

$

135

 

$

164

 

$

317

 


(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect adjustments related to the correction of an error (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

Basic earnings per share of common stock:

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

$

0.86

 

$

1.14

 

$

2.03

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.11)

 

Net earnings

 

$

0.83

 

$

1.00

 

$

1.92

 

Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)

 

 

161,169

 

 

164,720

 

 

164,425

 

Diluted earnings per share of common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

$

0.85

 

$

1.13

 

$

2.02

 

Loss on disposal of discontinued operations

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.11)

 

Net earnings

 

$

0.82

 

$

0.99

 

$

1.91

 

Diluted average shares (in thousands)

 

 

162,135

 

 

166,047

 

 

165,828

 


(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect adjustments related to the correction of an error (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).

 

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Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Other data:

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

 

The following are included in earnings from continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

$

323

 

$

335

 

$

350

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

86

 

 

83

 

 

47

 

Amortization of deferred finance fees (included in interest expense)

 

 

15

 

 

30

 

 

32

 

Balance sheet data (at end of period):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working capital (current assets less current liabilities)

 

$

212

 

$

43

 

$

296

 

Total assets

 

 

9,421

 

 

7,843

 

 

8,393

 

Total debt

 

 

5,573

 

 

3,445

 

 

3,541

 

Total share owners’ equity

 

 

279

 

 

771

 

 

1,010

 

Free cash flow(b)

 

$

210

 

$

329

 

$

339

 


(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect adjustments related to the correction of an error (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).

 

a)

Note that the items below relate to items management considers not representative of ongoing operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Cost of goods sold

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and related charges

 

$

 —

 

$

8

 

$

 —

 

Pension settlement charges

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value inventory adjustments

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and administrative, research, development and engineering

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pension settlement charges

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

Other expense, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charge for asbestos-related costs

 

 

16

 

 

46

 

 

12

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and other charges

 

 

75

 

 

78

 

 

119

 

Non-income tax charge

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

 

Equity earnings related charges

 

 

5

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

Gain related to cash received from the Chinese government as compensation for land in China that the Company was required to return to the government

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Write-down of goodwill in the Asia Pacific segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value intangible adjustments

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic transaction costs

 

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note repurchase premiums and additional interest charges for the write-off of unamortized deferred financing fees related to the early extinguishment of debt

 

 

42

 

 

20

 

 

11

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax expense (benefit) recorded for certain tax adjustments

 

 

8

 

 

(8)

 

 

 

 

Net tax (benefit) expense for income tax on items above

 

 

(15)

 

 

(34)

 

 

(14)

 

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net impact of noncontrolling interests on items above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

$

186

 

$

249

 

$

115

 


(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect adjustments related to the correction of an error (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).

 

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a)

The Company defines free cash flow as cash provided by continuing operating activities less additions to property, plant and equipment from continuing operations. Free cash flow does not conform to U.S. GAAP and should not be construed as an alternative to the cash flow measures reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company uses free cash flow for internal reporting, forecasting and budgeting and believes this information allows the board of directors, management, investors and analysts to better understand the Company’s financial performance. Free cash flow is calculated as follows (dollars in millions):

 

1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Cash provided by continuing operating activities

    

$

612

    

$

698

    

$

700

 

Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

 

(402)

 

 

(369)

 

 

(361)

 

Free cash flow

 

$

210

 

$

329

 

$

339

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion should be read together with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-K/A. All of the financial information presented in this Item 7 has been revised to reflect the restatement more fully described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

In connection with the Vitro Acquisition on September 1, 2015 (see Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), the Company has renamed the former South America segment to the Latin America segment.  This change in segment name was made to reflect the addition of the Mexican and Bolivian operations from the Vitro Acquisition into the former South America segment.  The acquired Vitro food and beverage glass container distribution business located in the United States is included in the North American operating segment. 

The Company’s measure of profit for its reportable segments is segment operating profit, which consists of consolidated earnings from continuing operations before interest income, interest expense, and provision for income taxes and excludes amounts related to certain items that management considers not representative of ongoing operations as well as certain retained corporate costs. The segment data presented below is prepared in accordance with general accounting principles for segment reporting. The line titled “reportable segment totals”, however, is a non‑GAAP measure when presented outside of the financial statement footnotes. Management has included reportable segment totals below to facilitate the discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations. The Company’s management uses segment operating profit, in combination with selected cash flow information, to evaluate performance and to allocate resources.

Financial information regarding the Company’s reportable segments is as follows (dollars in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Net Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

$

2,324

 

$

2,794

 

$

2,787

 

North America

 

 

2,039

 

 

2,003

 

 

2,002

 

Latin America

 

 

1,064

 

 

1,159

 

 

1,186

 

Asia Pacific

 

 

671

 

 

793

 

 

966

 

Reportable segment totals

 

 

6,098

 

 

6,749

 

 

6,941

 

Other

 

 

58

 

 

35

 

 

26

 

Net Sales

 

$

6,156

 

$

6,784

 

$

6,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

 

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

Segment operating profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

$

209

 

$

353

 

$

305

 

North America

 

 

265

 

 

240

 

 

307

 

Latin America

 

 

183

 

 

227

 

 

204

 

Asia Pacific

 

 

83

 

 

88

 

 

131

 

Reportable segment totals

 

 

740

 

 

908

 

 

947

 

Items excluded from segment operating profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained corporate costs and other

 

 

(70)

 

 

(100)

 

 

(119)

 

Charge for asbestos-related costs

 

 

(16)

 

 

(46)

 

 

(12)

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and other related charges

 

 

(80)

 

 

(91)

 

 

(119)

 

Strategic transaction costs

 

 

(23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value inventory adjustments

 

 

(22)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value intangible adjustments

 

 

(10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-income tax charge

 

 

 

 

 

(69)

 

 

 

 

Pension settlement charges

 

 

 

 

 

(65)

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(251)

 

 

(230)

 

 

(229)

 

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

268

 

 

307

 

 

468

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(106)

 

 

(92)

 

 

(120)

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

 

162

 

 

215

 

 

348

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(4)

 

 

(23)

 

 

(18)

 

Net earnings

 

 

158

 

 

192

 

 

330

 

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(23)

 

 

(28)

 

 

(13)

 

Net earnings attributable to the Company

 

$

135

 

$

164

 

$

317

 

Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company

 

$

139

 

$

187

 

$

335

 


(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect adjustments related to the correction of an error (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).

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Note: all amounts excluded from reportable segment totals are discussed in the following applicable sections.

Executive Overview—Comparison of 2015 with 2014

2015 Highlights

·

The unfavorable effect of foreign currency exchange rates reduced net sales by 13% and segment operating profit by 16% in 2015 compared to the prior year

·

Acquired the food and beverage glass container business of Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V. for $2.297 billion

·

Entered into a new senior secured credit facility that matures in April 2020. To finance the Vitro Acquisition, this facility was then amended to borrow an incremental $1.25 billion.  The Company also issued $1 billion of senior notes due 2023 and 2025.

·

Repaid the senior notes due 2016

·

Repurchased $100 million of shares of common stock

Net sales decreased by $628 million compared to the prior year primarily due to the unfavorable effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Net sales for 2015 included approximately $258 million from the acquired Vitro Business.

Segment operating profit for reportable segments decreased by $168 million compared to the prior year. The decrease was largely attributable to the unfavorable effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and higher operating costs due to cost inflation and lower operational performance in Europe. Segment operating profit for 2015 included approximately $46 million from the acquired Vitro Business.

Net interest expense in 2015 increased $21 million compared to 2014. The increase was due to higher note repurchase premiums and the write‑off of finance fees related to debt that was repaid during 2015 prior to its maturity. Exclusive of these items, net interest expense decreased $1 million in the current year primarily due to debt management activities and the weaker Euro exchange rate in relation to the U.S. dollar, partially offset by an increase in net interest expense as a result of higher debt due to the Vitro Acquisition.

For 2015, the Company recorded earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company of $139 million, or $0.85 per share (diluted), compared with earnings of $187 million, or $1.13 per share (diluted), for 2014. Earnings in both periods included items that management considered not representative of ongoing operations. These items decreased earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company by $186 million, or $1.15 per share, in 2015 and $249 million, or $1.50 per share, in 2014.

Results of Operations—Comparison of 2015 with 2014

Net Sales

The Company’s net sales in 2015 were $6,156 million compared with $6,784 million in 2014, a decrease of $628 million. Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates, primarily due to a weaker Brazilian real, Colombian peso, Euro, Canadian dollar and Australian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar, impacted sales by $881 million in 2015 compared to 2014. Driven by incremental shipments related to the Vitro Acquisition, total glass container shipments, in tonnes, were up approximately 3% in 2015 compared to 2014. The Vitro Acquisition resulted in approximately $258 million of additional sales. Excluding the impact of the Vitro Acquisition, shipments in 2015 were comparable to 2014. On a global basis, sales volumes of wine, spirits, food and non-alcoholic beverages all grew year-on-year. While sales volumes in the beer category declined by approximately 1%, driven by a decline in mainstream beer, shipments into craft and premium beer customers continued to expand. However, an unfavorable sales mix resulted in $47 million of lower net sales in 2015. Net sales also benefited from slightly higher selling prices in 2015.

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The change in net sales of reportable segments can be summarized as follows (dollars in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales— 2014

    

 

    

    

$

6,749

 

Price

 

$

19

 

 

 

 

Sales volume (excluding acquisitions)

 

 

(47)

 

 

 

 

Effects of changing foreign currency rates

 

 

(881)

 

 

 

 

Vitro Acquisition

 

 

258

 

 

 

 

Total effect on net sales

 

 

 

 

 

(651)

 

Net sales— 2015

 

 

 

 

$

6,098

 

Europe:  Net sales in Europe in 2015 were $2,324 million compared with $2,794 in 2014, an decrease of $470 million, or 17%. The primary reason for the decline in net sales in the region in 2015 was a $445 million impact due to foreign currency exchange rates, as the Euro weakened in relation to the U.S. dollar. Glass container shipments in 2015 increased slightly compared to the prior year and this increased net sales by $9 million. Selling prices decreased in Europe due to competitive pressures and resulted in a $34 million decrease in net sales in 2015. This trend in lower prices is expected to continue into the first quarter of 2016.

North America:  Net sales in North America in 2015 were $2,039 million compared with $2,003 million in 2014, an increase of $36 million, or 2%. Net sales from the acquired Vitro food and beverage business in the United States increased the region’s net sales by $80 million in 2015. Total glass container shipments in the region were up 3% in 2015 compared to 2014. Excluding the impact of the Vitro Acquisition in the region, glass container shipments were up slightly in 2015, however, an unfavorable sales mix resulted in $4 million of lower sales. Lower selling prices decreased net sales by $14 million in 2015 due, in part, to the Company’s contractual pass through provisions of lower natural gas costs. Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased net sales by $26 million, as the Canadian dollar weakened in relation to the U.S. dollar. 

Latin America:  Net sales in Latin America in 2015 were $1,064 million compared with $1,159 million in 2014, a decrease of $95 million, or 8%. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased net sales $293 million in 2015 compared to 2014, principally due to a decline in the Brazilian real and the Colombian peso in relation to the U.S. dollar. Net sales from the acquired Vitro food and beverage business in Mexico and Bolivia increased the region’s net sales by approximately $178 million in 2015. Total glass container shipments were up approximately 18% in 2015. Excluding the impact of the Vitro Acquisition in the region, glass container shipments were down nearly 4% in 2015. This decline impacted net sales by approximately $45 million and was primarily due to a general economic slowdown in Brazil, which is expected to continue into 2016. Improved pricing in the current year benefited net sales by $65 million.

Asia Pacific:  Net sales in Asia Pacific in 2015 were $671 million compared with $793 million for 2014, a decrease of $122 million, or 15%. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased net sales $117 million in 2015 compared to 2014, primarily due to the weakening of the Australian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar. Glass container shipments were down 3% compared to the prior year, largely due to the planned plant closures in China in 2014. This resulted in $7 million of lower sales in 2015. Higher prices increased net sales by $2 million in the current year.

Segment Operating Profit

Operating profit of the reportable segments includes an allocation of some corporate expenses based on both a percentage of sales and direct billings based on the costs of specific services provided. Unallocated corporate expenses and certain other expenses not directly related to the reportable segments’ operations are included in Retained corporate costs and other. For further information, see Segment Information included in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Segment operating profit of reportable segments in 2015 was $740 million compared to $908 million in 2014, a decrease of $168 million, or 19%. The decrease in segment operating profit was primarily due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates. In addition, cost inflation and lower operational performance in Europe increased operating costs in the current year. Segment operating profit for 2015 included approximately $46 million from the acquired Vitro Businesses.

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The change in segment operating profit of reportable segments can be summarized as follows (dollars in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment operating profit - 2014

    

 

    

    

$

908

 

Price

 

$

19

 

 

 

 

Sales volume (excluding acquisitions)

 

 

(8)

 

 

 

 

Operating costs

 

 

(84)

 

 

 

 

Effects of changing foreign currency rates

 

 

(141)

 

 

 

 

Vitro Acquisition

 

 

46

 

 

 

 

Total net effect on segment operating profit

 

 

 

 

 

(168)

 

Segment operating profit - 2015

 

 

 

 

$

740

 

Europe:  Segment operating profit in Europe in 2015 was $209 million compared with $353 million in 2014, a decrease of $144 million, or 41%. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rates in 2015 decreased segment operating profit by $63 million compared to the prior year. The region also had higher operating costs and lower production volumes in 2015 due to a higher level of furnace rebuild activity and lower productivity. In addition, the region did not receive an energy credit from a local government entity in 2015 as it had in the prior year. Together, this activity contributed to a $49 million increase to operating expenses in Europe in 2015 compared to 2014. Lower selling prices impacted segment operating profit by $34 million due to competitive activity, primarily in Southern Europe, while slightly higher sales volumes benefited segment operating profit by $2 million in 2015.

North America:  Segment operating profit in North America in 2015 was $265 million compared with $240 million in 2014, an increase of $25 million, or 10%. Segment operating profit from the acquired Vitro food and beverage glass container distribution business in the region contributed $4 million in 2015. Segment operating profit also benefited from lower operating costs of $38 million in the current year, which were driven by lower energy, supply chain and logistics costs. As a result of the lower energy costs and the Company’s contractual pass through provisions, selling prices were $14 million lower in 2015 compared to 2014. Also, the unfavorable effects of the weakening of the Canadian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar decreased segment operating profit by $3 million.

Latin America:  Segment operating profit in Latin America in 2015 was $183 million compared with $227 million in 2014, a decrease of $44 million, or 19%. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency rate changes decreased segment operating profit by $58 million in the current year. Segment operating profit from the acquired Vitro food and beverage business increased the region’s operating profit by $42 million in 2015.  Excluding the impact of the Vitro Acquisition, the decline in sales volume discussed above reduced segment operating profit by $12 million. Segment operating profit was also impacted by $75 million of higher operating costs, primarily due to energy and soda ash inflation in Brazil. In addition, approximately $6 million of non-strategic asset sales, which benefited 2014, did not reoccur in 2015. Higher selling prices increased segment operating profit by $65 million in 2015.

Asia Pacific:  Segment operating profit in Asia Pacific in 2015 was $83 million compared with $88 million in 2014, a decrease of $5 million, or 6%. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rates decreased segment operating profit by $17 million. Despite the decline in sales volume discussed above, a favorable sales mix resulted in a $2 million increase to segment operating profit. Segment operating profit also benefited as operating costs decreased by $8 million in the current year driven by footprint savings from prior year capacity reductions in the region and the favorable impact of an insurance recovery. Higher selling prices increased segment operating profit by $2 million in the current year.

Interest Expense, net

Net interest expense in 2015 was $251 million compared with $230 million in 2014. The increase was due to higher note repurchase premiums and the write‑off of finance fees related to refinancing activities in 2015. Exclusive of these items, net interest expense decreased $1 million in the current year primarily due to debt management activities and the weaker Euro exchange rate in relation to the U.S. dollar, partially offset by an increase in net interest expense as a result of higher debt due to the Vitro Acquisition.

Provision for Income Taxes

The Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations for 2015 was 39.6%, compared with 30.0% for 2014. The effective tax rate for 2015 was impacted by several charges that management considered not representative of ongoing operations, including charges for note repurchase premiums, the write-off of finance fees, restructuring charges

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and acquisition fees, for which no tax benefit was recorded due to the Company’s valuation allowance recorded in the U.S. The effective tax rate for 2014 was impacted by a non‑income tax charge, which was not deductible for income tax purposes.

Excluding the amounts related to items that management considers not representative of ongoing operations, the Company’s effective tax rate for 2015 was approximately 25%, compared with approximately 22% for 2014. The 2015 effective tax rate was higher due to the geographic mix of earnings and timing issues associated with the establishment of the legal structure for the acquired operations in Mexico, the latter of which was resolved by year end 2015.

Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests for 2015 was $23 million compared to $28 million for 2014. The decrease in 2015 was largely attributable to the unfavorable effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Earnings (loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to the Company

For 2015, the Company recorded earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company of $139 million, or $0.85 per share (diluted), compared with earnings of $187 million, or $1.13 per share (diluted), for 2014. The after tax effects of the items excluded from segment operating profit, the unusual tax items and the additional interest charges increased or decreased earnings in 2015 and 2014 as set forth in the following table (dollars in millions).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings

 

 

 

Increase

 

 

 

(Decrease)

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

Description

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

Charge for asbestos-related costs

    

$

(16)

    

$

(46)

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and other charges

 

 

(69)

 

 

(67)

 

Note repurchase premiums and write-off of finance fees

 

 

(42)

 

 

(20)

 

Strategic transaction costs

 

 

(26)

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value inventory adjustments

 

 

(16)

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value intangible adjustments

 

 

(9)

 

 

 

 

Tax benefit (charge) for certain tax adjustments

 

 

(8)

 

 

8

 

Non-income tax charge

 

 

 

 

 

(69)

 

Pension settlement charges

 

 

 

 

 

(55)

 

Total

 

$

(186)

 

$

(249)

 


(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect adjustments related to the correction of an error (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

Given the global nature of its operations, the Company is subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. As described above, the Company’s reported revenues and segment operating profit in 2015 were reduced due to foreign currency effects compared to 2014.

This trend has continued into 2016 as a result of a strengthening U.S. dollar. During times of a strengthening U.S. dollar, the reported revenues and segment operating profit of the Company’s international operations will be reduced because the local currencies will translate into fewer U.S. dollars. The Company uses certain derivative instruments to mitigate a portion of the risk associated with changing foreign currency exchange rates.

Executive Overview—Comparison of 2014 with 2013

2014 Highlights

·

Segment operating profit decreased due to higher operating costs, partially offset by higher selling prices and the benefits from the European asset optimization program

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·

Entered into a joint venture in Mexico and a long‑term supply agreement with Constellation Brands, Inc. to supply glass containers for their beer business

·

Issued $800 million of senior notes due 2022 and 2025 and repurchased $611 million of exchangeable senior notes

·

Strong cash generation improves leverage ratio and continues share repurchases

Net sales decreased by $183 million compared to the prior year due to a 2% decline in glass container shipments and due to the unfavorable effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Higher selling prices had a positive impact on net sales.

Segment operating profit for reportable segments decreased by $39 million compared to the prior year. The decrease was mainly attributable to higher operating costs, driven by cost inflation in most of the regions, higher supply chain and production costs in North America and lower production volumes in Asia Pacific and North America. Higher selling prices and the benefits from the European asset optimization partially offset these costs.

Net interest expense in 2014 increased $1 million compared to 2013. The increase was due to higher note repurchase premiums and the write‑off of finance fees related to debt that was repaid during 2014 prior to its maturity than experienced in 2013. Exclusive of these costs, net interest declined $5 million in 2014 compared to 2013 due to debt reduction initiatives and lower interest rates.

Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company in 2014 were $187 million, or $1.13 per share (diluted), compared with $335 million, or $2.02 per share (diluted), for 2013. Earnings in both periods included items that management considered not representative of ongoing operations. These items decreased earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company by $249 million, or $1.50 per share, in 2014 and $115 million, or $0.70 per share, in 2013.

Results of Operations—Comparison of 2014 with 2013

Net Sales

The Company’s net sales in 2014 were $6,784 million compared with $6,967 million in 2013, a decrease of $183 million. Glass container shipments, in tonnes, were down 2% in 2014 compared to 2013, driven by lower sales in Asia Pacific. Net sales were also lower due to the unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes, primarily due to a weaker Brazilian real, Colombian peso and Australian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar. Net sales in 2014 benefited from higher selling prices.

The change in net sales of reportable segments can be summarized as follows (dollars in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales— 2013

    

 

    

    

$

6,941

 

Price

 

$

73

 

 

 

 

Sales volume (excluding acquisitions)

 

 

(112)

 

 

 

 

Effects of changing foreign currency rates

 

 

(153)

 

 

 

 

Total effect on net sales

 

 

 

 

 

(192)

 

Net sales— 2014

 

 

 

 

$

6,749

 

Europe:  Net sales in Europe in 2014 were $2,794 million compared with $2,787 in 2013, an increase of $7 million, or less than 1%. Glass container shipments in 2014 increased 2% compared to the prior year, particularly in the beer and wine categories. The higher sales volume, which increased net sales by $49 million, was mainly due to unseasonably warm weather conditions in the first quarter and the carryover benefits of the Company’s wine share recovery efforts from the prior year. Net sales in Europe decreased by $3 million due to the unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes, as the Euro weakened in relation to the U.S. dollar. Lower selling prices also reduced sales by $39 million in 2014.

North America:  Net sales in North America in 2014 were $2,003 million compared with $2,002 million in 2013, an increase of $1 million. Higher selling prices of $45 million increased net sales in 2014 due, in part, to the Company’s contractual pass through provisions, as well as from passing through the freight costs for a large customer. Net sales

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declined by $30 million in 2014 compared to the prior year due to a 1% decrease in glass container shipments and a less favorable sales mix. The primary driver for the decline in the region’s volumes in 2014 was due to lower sales to major domestic beer brands. Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates decreased net sales by $14 million, as the Canadian dollar weakened in relation to the U.S. dollar.

Latin America:  Net sales in Latin America in 2014 were $1,159 million compared with $1,186 million in 2013, a decrease of $27 million, or 2%. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased net sales $96 million in 2014 compared to 2013, principally due to a decline in the Brazilian real and the Colombian peso in relation to the U.S. dollar. Net sales increased by $14 million in 2014 driven by a 4% increase in glass container shipments, partially offset by a change in sales mix. Volume growth was particularly strong in the beer category in 2014 and was evident in most of the countries where the Company operates in the region. Improved pricing in the current year benefited net sales by $55 million.

Asia Pacific:  Net sales in Asia Pacific in 2014 were $793 million compared with $966 million for 2013, a decrease of $173 million, or 18%. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to lower sales volume, which resulted in $145 million of lower sales in 2014. Glass container shipments were down 20% compared to the prior year, largely due to the planned plant closures in China, as well as lower shipments in Australia due to weaker demand in the domestic beer and export wine markets. To balance supply with demand, the Company permanently closed a furnace in Australia in the third quarter of 2014. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased net sales $40 million in 2014 compared to 2013, primarily due to the weakening of the Australian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar. Higher prices increased net sales by $12 million in the current year.

Segment Operating Profit

Operating profit of the reportable segments includes an allocation of some corporate expenses based on both a percentage of sales and direct billings based on the costs of specific services provided. Unallocated corporate expenses and certain other expenses not directly related to the reportable segments’ operations are included in Retained corporate costs and other. For further information, see Segment Information included in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Segment operating profit of reportable segments in 2014 was $908 million compared to $947 million in 2013, a decrease of $39 million, or 4%. The decline in segment operating profit was primarily due to higher operating costs, partially offset by the benefits from the European asset optimization program and higher selling prices. Operating costs increased in the current year due to cost inflation, higher supply chain and production costs in North America and lower production volumes in Asia Pacific.

The change in segment operating profit of reportable segments can be summarized as follows (dollars in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment operating profit - 2013

    

 

    

    

$

947

 

Price

 

$

73

 

 

 

 

Sales volume

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

Operating costs

 

 

(99)

 

 

 

 

Effects of changing foreign currency rates

 

 

(6)

 

 

 

 

Total net effect on segment operating profit

 

 

 

 

 

(39)

 

Segment operating profit - 2014

 

 

 

 

$

908

 

Europe:  Segment operating profit in Europe in 2014 was $353 million compared with $305 million in 2013, an increase of $48 million, or 16%. Lower operating expenses, driven by cost deflation and benefits from the region’s asset optimization program, had a $70 million positive impact on segment operating profit in 2014. The increase in sales volume discussed above increased segment operating profit by $14 million. Partially offsetting these benefits were lower selling prices, which were down $39 million in the current year due, in part, to competitive pressures in the region. Foreign currency exchange rates increased segment profit by $3 million in 2014.

In 2014, the Company continued implementing the European asset optimization program to increase the efficiency and capability of its European operations. Through this program, the Company expects to improve the long term profitability of this region through investments and by addressing higher cost facilities to better align its European manufacturing footprint with market and customer needs.

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North America:  Segment operating profit in North America in 2014 was $240 million compared with $307 million in 2013, a decrease of $67 million, or 22%. The decrease in segment operating profit was primarily due to higher operating costs of $102 million in the current year, which were driven by higher energy, raw material and supply chain costs, as well as lower production and productivity levels. The decrease in sales volume mentioned above reduced segment profit by $9 million. Higher selling prices partially offset these impacts and increased segment operating profit by $45 million in the current year. The unfavorable effects of foreign exchange rates decreased segment profit by $1 million.

Latin America:  Segment operating profit in Latin America in 2014 was $227 million compared with $204 million in 2013, an increase of $23 million, or 11%. Higher selling prices increased segment operating profit in 2014 by $55 million. The increase in sales volume discussed above increased segment operating profit by $13 million. Several non‑strategic asset sales also benefited segment operating profit by $6 million in the current year. Operating costs were $45 million higher in 2014, primarily driven by cost inflation, and partially offset by higher productivity in the region. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased segment operating profit by $6 million in the current year.

Asia Pacific:  Segment operating profit in Asia Pacific in 2014 was $88 million compared with $131 million in 2013, a decrease of $43 million, or 33%. Operating costs increased by $28 million in the current year and were driven by lower production volumes and cost inflation. The decline in sales volume discussed above decreased segment operating profit by $25 million. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rates decreased segment profit by $2 million. Higher selling prices increased segment profit by $12 million in the current year.

Interest Expense, net

Net interest expense in 2014 was $230 million compared with $229 million in 2013. Interest expense for 2014 included $20 million for note repurchase premiums and the write‑off of finance fees related to the tender offer to purchase all of its outstanding 3.00% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2015 (the “2015 Exchangeable Notes”). Net interest expense for 2013 included $14 million for note repurchase premiums and the write‑off of finance fees related to the discharge of the €300 million Senior Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Senior Notes”) and related to the repurchase of a portion of the 2015 Exchangeable Notes. Exclusive of these items, net interest expense decreased $5 million in the current year primarily due to debt reduction initiatives and lower interest rates

Provision for Income Taxes

The Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations for 2014 was 30.0%, compared with 25.6% for 2013. The effective tax rate for 2014 was impacted by a non‑income tax charge, which was not deductible for income tax purposes. Excluding the amounts related to items that management considers not representative of ongoing operations, the Company’s effective tax rate for 2014 was 22.4%, compared with 21.9% for 2013.

Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests for 2014 was $28 million compared to $13 million for 2013. The increase in 2014 was primarily due to the nonoccurrence of the impacts from restructuring and asset impairment charges in 2013 at the Company’s less than wholly‑owned facilities in Latin America and Asia Pacific, as well as higher earnings in the Company’s less than wholly‑owned subsidiaries in Latin America in 2014.

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Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to the Company

For 2014, the Company recorded earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company of $187 million compared with $335 million for 2013. The after tax effects of the items excluded from segment operating profit, the unusual tax items and the additional interest charges increased or decreased earnings in 2014 and 2013 as set forth in the following table (dollars in millions).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings

 

 

 

Increase

 

 

 

(Decrease)

 

 

    

2014

    

2013

 

Description

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

Charge for asbestos-related costs

 

$

(46)

 

$

(12)

 

Non-income tax charge

 

 

(69)

 

 

 

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and other charges

    

 

(67)

    

 

(92)

 

Pension settlement charges

 

 

(55)

 

 

 

 

Note repurchase premiums and write-off of finance fees

 

 

(20)

 

 

(11)

 

Tax benefit for certain tax adjustments

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

(249)

 

$

(115)

 


(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect adjustments related to the correction of an error (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

Given the global nature of its operations, the Company is subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.  As described above, the Company’s reported revenues and segment operating profit in 2014 were reduced due to foreign currency effects compared to 2013. 

This trend has continued into 2015 as a result of a strengthening U.S. dollar.  During times of a strengthening U.S. dollar, the reported revenues and segment operating profit of the Company’s international operations will be reduced because the local currencies will translate into fewer U.S. dollars.  The Company uses certain derivative instruments to mitigate a portion of the risk associated with changing foreign currency exchange rates.

Items Excluded from Reportable Segment Totals

Retained Corporate Costs and Other

Retained corporate costs and other for 2015 were $70 million compared with $100 million for 2014. Retained corporate costs and other declined in 2015 compared to 2014 due to lower pension expense, lower management incentive compensation expense and the favorable impact from currency hedges.

Retained corporate costs and other for 2014 were $100 million compared with $119 million for 2013. Retained corporate costs and other declined in 2014 compared to 2013 due to lower pension expense.

Charge for Asbestos‑Related Costs

In April 2016, the Company determined that it had incorrectly applied the provisions of ASC 450, Contingencies, in measuring its liability related to unasserted claims and related legal costs arising from the Company’s previous sale of products containing asbestos (see Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

Beginning in 2003, the Company had estimated its asbestos-related liability based on an analysis of how far in the future it could reasonably estimate the number of claims it would receive.  Subsequent to the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (“2015 Annual Report”), the Company has concluded that its method for estimating its future asbestos-related liability was not consistent with ASC 450. Therefore, with the assistance of an external consultant, and utilizing a model with actuarial inputs, the Company has developed a new method for reasonably estimating its total asbestos-related liability. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial

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Statements for additional detail. Using the new model, the Company calculated a total asbestos-related liability of $817 million as of December 31, 2015, which is $295 million higher than previously calculated.  The revised liability is reflected in the balance sheet as of December 31, 2015.  Using the same model with actuarial inputs, the Company also revised its total asbestos-related liability as of December 31, 2014 to $939 million.

In light of the foregoing, the Company amended its 2015 Annual Report to restate the financial statements contained therein to reflect the effects of its new method for estimating its total asbestos-related liability and to make certain corresponding disclosures related thereto (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). The restated charges for asbestos‑related costs were $16 million, $46 million, and $12 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. 

The Company continues to believe that its ultimate asbestos-related liability cannot be estimated with certainty.  As part of its future comprehensive annual reviews, the Company will estimate its total asbestos-related liability and such reviews may result in adjustments to the liability accrued at the time of the review.

See “Critical Accounting Estimates” and Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Restructuring, Asset Impairment and Other Charges

During 2015, the Company recorded charges totaling $80 million for restructuring, asset impairment and other charges. These charges reflect $63 million of completed furnace closures, primarily in the North America and Latin America regions and other charges of $17 million.

During 2014, the Company recorded charges totaling $91 million for restructuring, asset impairment and other charges. These charges reflect $76 million of completed and planned furnace closures in Europe and Asia Pacific and other charges of $15 million.

During 2013, the Company recorded charges totaling $119 million for restructuring, asset impairment and related charges. These charges reflect completed and planned plant and furnace closures in Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, as well as global headcount reduction initiatives. These charges also include an asset impairment charge related to the Company’s operations in Argentina, primarily due to macroeconomic issues in that country.

See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Acquisition-related Fair Value Adjustments and Strategic Transaction Costs

During 2015, the Company recorded charges of $22 million for acquisition-related fair value inventory adjustments related to the Vitro Acquisition.  These charges were due to the accounting rules requiring inventory purchased in a business combination to be marked up to fair value and then recorded as an increase to cost of goods sold as the inventory is sold.  During 2015, the Company also recorded charges of $10 million for acquisition-related fair value intangible asset adjustments related to trademark assets with short-term lives acquired as part of the Vitro Acquisition.

During 2015, the Company recorded charges of $23 million for strategic transaction costs related to the Vitro Acquisition.

Non‑income tax charge

In 2014, the Company recorded a $69 million charge based on a ruling on a non‑income tax assessment.

Pension Settlement Charges

During 2014, the Company recorded charges totaling $65 million for pension settlements in the United States and the Netherlands.

See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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Discontinued Operations

On March 10, 2015, a tribunal constituted under the auspices of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) awarded a subsidiary of the Company more than $455 million in an international arbitration against Venezuela related to the 2010 expropriation of the Company’s majority interest in two plants in that country. On July 10, 2015, ICSID confirmed that it had received from Venezuela a petition to annul the award. The annulment process can take up to several years to complete. The Company is unable at this stage to predict the amount or timing of compensation it will ultimately receive under the award. Therefore, the Company has not recognized this award in its financial statements.

A separate arbitration is pending with ICSID to obtain compensation primarily for third-party minority shareholders’ lost interests in the two expropriated plants.

The loss from discontinued operations of $4 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 relates to ongoing costs for the Venezuelan expropriation. The loss from discontinued operations of $23 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 included a settlement of a dispute with the purchaser of a previously disposed business, as well as ongoing costs related to the Venezuela expropriation.

Acquisition of Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V.’s Food and Beverage Glass Container Business

On September 1, 2015, the Company completed the Vitro Acquisition in a cash transaction valued at approximately $2.297 billion, subject to a working capital adjustment and certain other adjustments.  The Vitro Business in Mexico is the largest supplier of glass containers in that country, manufacturing glass containers across multiple end uses, including food, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits. The Vitro Acquisition included five food and beverage glass container plants in Mexico, a plant in Bolivia and a North American distribution business, and provided the Company with a competitive position in the glass packaging market in Mexico.  The results of the Vitro Business have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since September 1, 2015.  Vitro’s food and beverage glass container operations in Mexico and Bolivia are included in the Latin American operating segment while its distribution business is included in the North American operating segment.

The Company financed the Vitro Acquisition with the proceeds from its recently completed senior notes offering, cash on hand and the incremental term loan facilities (see Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

Capital Resources and Liquidity

As of December 31, 2015, the Company had cash and total debt of $399 million and $5.6 billion, respectively, compared to $512 million and $3.4 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2014. A significant portion of the cash was held in mature, liquid markets where the Company has operations, such as the U.S., Europe and Australia, and is readily available to fund global liquidity requirements. The amount of cash held in non‑U.S. locations as of December 31, 2015 was $393 million.

Current and Long‑Term Debt

On April 22, 2015, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries entered into a new Senior Secured Credit Facility (the “Agreement”), which amended and restated the previous credit agreement (the “Previous Agreement”).  The proceeds from the Agreement were used to repay all outstanding amounts under the Previous Agreement and the 7.375% senior notes due 2016. The Company recorded $42 million of additional interest charges for note repurchase premiums and the related write-off of unamortized finance fees in 2015.   

In connection with the closing of the Vitro Acquisition on September 1, 2015 (see Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 (“Amendment No. 2”) to the Agreement, which provided for additional incremental availability under the incremental dollar cap in the Agreement of up to $1,250 million.  In addition, in connection with the closing of the Vitro Acquisition on September 1, 2015, the Company entered into the First Incremental Amendment to the Agreement (the “Incremental Amendment”) pursuant to which the Company incurred $1,250 million of senior secured incremental term loan facilities, comprised of (i) a $675 million term loan A facility (the “incremental term loan A facility”) on substantially the same terms and conditions (including as to maturity) as the term loan A facility in the Agreement and (ii) a $575 million term loan B facility (the “incremental term

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loan B facility”) maturing seven years after the closing of the Vitro Acquisition using its incremental capacity under the Agreement.

At December 31, 2015, the Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 2 and the Incremental Amendment (the “Amended Agreement”), includes a $300 million revolving credit facility, a $600 million multicurrency revolving credit facility, a $1,575 million term loan A facility ($1,546 million net of debt issuance costs), and a €279 million term loan A facility ($301 million net of debt issuance costs), each of which has a final maturity date of April 22, 2020.  The Amended Agreement also includes a $575 million term loan B facility ($563 million net of debt issuance costs) with a final maturity date of September 1, 2022.  At December 31, 2015, the Company had unused credit of $872 million available under the Amended Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings outstanding under the Amended Agreement at December 31, 2015 was 2.37%.

The Amended Agreement contains various covenants that restrict, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, the ability of the Company to incur certain liens, make certain investments, become liable under contingent obligations in certain defined instances only, make restricted payments, make certain asset sales within guidelines and limits, engage in certain affiliate transactions, participate in sale and leaseback financing arrangements, alter its fundamental business, and amend certain subordinated debt obligations.

The Amended Agreement also contains one financial maintenance covenant, a Total Leverage Ratio, that requires the Company as of the last day of a fiscal quarter not to exceed a ratio of 4.0x calculated by dividing consolidated total debt, less cash and cash equivalents, by consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the Amended Agreement.  The maximum Total Leverage Ratio is subject to an increase of 0.5x for the four fiscal quarters commencing on and following the consummation of certain qualifying acquisitions as defined in the Amended Agreement.  In connection with the Vitro Acquisition on September 1, 2015, the Company elected to increase such maximum Total Leverage Ratio to 4.5x for the four fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2016. The Total Leverage Ratio could restrict the ability of the Company to undertake additional financing or acquisitions to the extent that such financing or acquisitions would cause the Total Leverage Ratio to exceed the specified maximum.

On February 3, 2016, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 (“Amendment No. 4”) to the Amended Agreement, which provided for an increase in the maximum Total Leverage Ratio for purposes of the financial covenant in the Amended Agreement to 5.0x for the fiscal quarters ending March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016, 4.50x for the fiscal quarters ending December 31, 2016, March 31, 2017, June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2017, and stepping back down to 4.0x for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2017 and each fiscal quarter ending thereafter. At December 31, 2015, the Company’s Total Leverage Ratio was 4.0x, which was below the 4.5x specified maximum level at that date. The Company expects its Total Leverage Ratio to increase in the first three quarters of 2016, yet remain below the amended levels stated above, due to seasonal working capital requirements.

Failure to comply with these covenants and restrictions could result in an event of default under the Amended Agreement as amended by Amendment No. 4.  In such an event, the Company could not request borrowings under the revolving facility, and all amounts outstanding under the Amended Agreement, together with accrued interest, could then be declared immediately due and payable.  If an event of default occurs under the Amended Agreement as amended by Amendment No. 4 and the lenders cause all of the outstanding debt obligations under the Amended Agreement to become due and payable, this would result in a default under a number of other outstanding debt securities and could lead to an acceleration of obligations related to these debt securities.  As of December 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and restrictions in the Amended Agreement.  In addition, the Company believes that it will remain in compliance and that its ability to borrow funds under the Amended Agreement as amended by Amendment No. 4 will not be adversely affected by the covenants and restrictions.

The interest rates on borrowings under the Amended Agreement are, at the Company’s option, the Base Rate or the Eurocurrency Rate, as defined in the Amended Agreement, plus an applicable margin.  The applicable margin for the term loan A facility and the revolving credit facility is linked to the Company’s Total Leverage Ratio and ranges from 1.25% to 1.75% for Eurocurrency Rate loans and from 0.25% to 0.75% for Base Rate loans. In addition, a facility fee is payable on the revolving credit facility commitments ranging from 0.20% to 0.30% per annum linked to the Total Leverage Ratio. The applicable margin for the term loan B facility is 2.75% for Eurocurrency Rate loans and 1.75% for Base Rate loans. The incremental term loan B facility is subject to a LIBOR floor of 0.75%.

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Borrowings under the Amended Agreement are secured by substantially all of the assets, excluding real estate and certain other excluded assets, of certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and certain foreign subsidiaries.  Borrowings are also secured by a pledge of intercompany debt and equity investments in certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and, in the case of foreign borrowings, of stock of certain foreign subsidiaries.  All borrowings under the Amended Agreement are guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company for the term of the Amended Agreement.

Also, in connection with the Vitro Acquisition, during August 2015, the Company issued senior notes with a face value of $700 million that bear interest at 5.875% and are due August 15, 2023 (the “Senior Notes due 2023”) and senior notes with a face value of $300 million that bear interest at 6.375% and are due August 15, 2025 (together with the Senior Notes due 2023, the “2015 Senior Notes”).  The 2015 Senior Notes were issued via a private placement and are guaranteed by certain of the Company‘s domestic subsidiaries.  The net proceeds from the 2015 Senior Notes, after deducting the debt discount and debt issuance costs, totaled approximately $972 million and were used to finance, in part, the Vitro Acquisition.

During December 2014, the Company issued senior notes with a face value of $500 million that bear interest at 5.00% and are due January 15, 2022 (the “Senior Notes due 2022”).  The Company also issued senior notes with a face value of $300 million that bear interest at 5.375% and are due January 15, 2025 (together with the Senior Notes due 2022, the “2014 Senior Notes”).  The 2014 Senior Notes were issued via a private placement and are guaranteed by certain of the Company‘s domestic subsidiaries.  The net proceeds from the 2014 Senior Notes, after deducting debt issuance costs, totaled approximately $790 million and were used to purchase $611 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.00% 2015 Exchangeable Senior Notes.  The remaining balance of the Exchangeable Senior Notes was repaid in the second quarter of 2015.

The Company assesses its capital raising and refinancing needs on an ongoing basis and may enter into additional credit facilities and seek to issue equity and/or debt securities in the domestic and international capital markets if market conditions are favorable. Also, depending on market conditions, the Company may elect to repurchase portions of its debt securities in the open market.

The Company has a €185 million European accounts receivable securitization program, which extends through September 2016, subject to periodic renewal of backup credit lines. Information related to the Company’s accounts receivable securitization program as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Balance (included in short-term loans)

 

$

158

 

$

122

 

Weighted average interest rate

 

 

1.21

%

 

1.41

%

Cash Flows

Free cash flow was $210 million for 2015 compared to $329 million for 2014. The Company defines free cash flow as cash provided by continuing operating activities less additions to property, plant and equipment. Free cash flow does not conform to U.S. GAAP and should not be construed as an alternative to the cash flow measures reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company uses free cash flow for internal reporting, forecasting and budgeting and believes this information allows the board of directors, management, investors and analysts to better understand the Company’s financial performance. Free cash flow for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 is calculated as follows (dollars in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Cash provided by continuing operating activities

 

$

612

 

$

698

 

Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

 

(402)

 

 

(369)

 

Free cash flow

 

$

210

 

$

329

 

Operating activities:  Cash provided by continuing operating activities was $612 million for 2015 compared to $698 million for 2014. The decrease in cash provided by continuing operating activities in 2015 was primarily due to lower earnings. Lower working capital benefited cash provided by continuing operating activities by $88 million in 2015 compared to 2014, primarily due to an increase in accounts payable.

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Lower year-over-year pension contributions, asbestos-related payments, and cash paid for restructuring activities also benefited cash provided by continuing operating activities in 2015 compared to 2014. In addition, the Company experienced a $71 million year-over-year decline in cash paid for non-current assets and liabilities in 2015 compared to 2014. This decrease was primarily due to less cash paid for returnable packaging and installment payments related to a non-income tax assessment that was resolved with a foreign tax authority in 2015.

Investing activities:  Cash utilized in investing activities was $2,748 million for 2015 compared to $455 million for 2014. Capital spending for property, plant and equipment during 2015 was $402 million, compared with $369 million in the prior year, reflecting higher spending for the construction of a new furnace in Mexico.

Investing activities in 2015 also included $2,351 million paid for acquisitions, primarily related to the Vitro Acquisition. Investing activities in 2014 included $114 million paid for acquisitions, primarily related to the Company’s investment in a joint venture with Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ) (“Constellation”) to operate and expand a glass container plant in Nava, Mexico. To help meet current and rising demand from Constellation’s adjacent brewery, the joint venture plans to expand the plant from one furnace to four over the next three years. The Company contributed an additional $20 million to this joint venture in 2015 and expects to contribute approximately $140 million through 2017 for the joint venture’s future expansion plans.

Financing activities:  Cash provided by financing activities was $2,057 million for 2015 compared to $70 million of cash utilized for 2014. Financing activities in 2015 included additions to long-term debt of $4,538 million, primarily related to the borrowings for the Vitro Acquisition and the refinancing of the Company’s Senior Secured Credit Facility. Financing activities in 2015 also included the repayment of long-term debt of $2,321, which includes the repayment of the Previous Agreement and the repayment of the senior notes due in 2016. Borrowings under short-term loans increased by $51 million in 2015. The Company paid approximately $90 million in note repurchase premiums and finance fees in 2015 compared to $11 million in 2014.

The Company paid $22 million and $37 million in distributions to noncontrolling interests in 2015 and 2014, respectively. The Company also repurchased shares of its common stock for $100 million in 2015 compared to $32 million repurchased in 2014. The repurchases were completed using cash on hand and included an accelerated share repurchase program. Additional details about the Company’s share repurchase activities are provided in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

The Company anticipates that cash flows from its operations and from utilization of credit available under the Agreement will be sufficient to fund its operating and seasonal working capital needs, debt service and other obligations on a short‑term (twelve months) and long‑term basis. Based on the Company’s expectations regarding future payments for lawsuits and claims and also based on the Company’s expected operating cash flow, the Company believes that the payment of any deferred amounts of previously settled or otherwise determined lawsuits and claims, and the resolution of presently pending and anticipated future lawsuits and claims associated with asbestos, will not have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s liquidity on a short‑term or long‑term basis.

Contractual Obligations and Off‑Balance Sheet Arrangements

The following information summarizes the Company’s significant contractual cash obligations at December 31, 2015 (dollars in millions).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments due by period

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More than

 

 

 

Total

 

one year

 

1 - 3 years

 

3 - 5 years

 

5 years

 

Contractual cash obligations:

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

 

Long-term debt

 

$

5,351

 

$

57

 

$

432

 

$

2,189

 

$

2,673

 

Capital lease obligations

 

 

62

 

 

11

 

 

12

 

 

13

 

 

26

 

Operating leases

 

 

405

 

 

82

 

 

151

 

 

130

 

 

42

 

Interest(1)

 

 

1,442

 

 

237

 

 

468

 

 

362

 

 

375

 

Purchase obligations(2)

 

 

2,038

 

 

643

 

 

777

 

 

140

 

 

478

 

Pension benefit plan contributions(3)

 

 

25

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Postretirement benefit plan benefit payments(1)

 

 

104

 

 

11

 

 

22

 

 

22

 

 

49

 

Equity affiliate investment obligation(4)

 

 

140

 

 

80

 

 

60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total contractual cash obligations

 

$

9,567

 

$

1,146

 

$

1,922

 

$

2,856

 

$

3,643

 

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Amount of commitment expiration per period

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less than

 

 

 

 

 

More than

 

 

 

Total

 

one year

 

1 - 3 years

 

3 - 5 years

 

5 years

 

Other commercial commitments:

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

 

Standby letters of credit

 

$

28

 

$

28

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Total commercial commitments

 

$

28

 

$

28

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 


(1)

Amounts based on rates and assumptions at December 31, 2015.

(2)

The Company’s purchase obligations consist principally of contracted amounts for energy and molds. In cases where variable prices are involved, current market prices have been used. The amount above does not include ordinary course of business purchase orders because the majority of such purchase orders may be canceled. The Company does not believe such purchase orders will adversely affect its liquidity position.

(3)

In order to maintain minimum funding requirements, the Company is required to make contributions to its defined benefit pension plans of approximately $25 million in 2016. Future funding requirements for the Company’s pension plans will depend largely on actual asset returns and future actuarial assumptions, such as discount rates, and can vary significantly.

(4)

In 2014, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Constellation Brands, Inc. to operate a glass container plant in Nava, Mexico. To help meet current and rising demand from Constellation’s adjacent brewery, the joint venture plans to expand the plant from one furnace to four over the next three years. The Company expects to contribute approximately $140 million for the joint venture’s expansion plans through 2017.

The Company is unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate as to when cash settlement with taxing authorities may occur for its unrecognized tax benefits. Therefore, the liability for unrecognized tax benefits is not included in the table above. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The Company’s analysis and discussion of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon its consolidated financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company evaluates these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Estimates and assumptions are based on historical and other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances at the time the financial statements are issued. The results of these estimates may form the basis of the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities and may not be readily apparent from other sources. Actual results, under conditions and circumstances different from those assumed, may differ from estimates.

The impact of, and any associated risks related to, estimates and assumptions are discussed within Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, as well as in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, if applicable, where estimates and assumptions affect the Company’s reported and expected financial results.

The Company believes that accounting for property, plant and equipment, impairment of long‑lived assets, pension benefit plans, contingencies and litigation related to asbestos liability, and income taxes involves the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

Property, Plant and Equipment

The net carrying amount of property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) at December 31, 2015 totaled $3 billion, representing 31% of total assets. Depreciation expense during 2015 totaled $323 million, representing approximately 6% of total costs of goods sold. Given the significance of PP&E and associated depreciation to the Company’s consolidated financial statements, the determinations of an asset’s cost basis and its economic useful life are considered to be critical accounting estimates.

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Cost Basis—PP&E is recorded at cost, which is generally objectively quantifiable when assets are purchased individually. However, when assets are purchased in groups, or as part of a business, costs assigned to PP&E are based on an estimate of fair value of each asset at the date of acquisition. These estimates are based on assumptions about asset condition, remaining useful life and market conditions, among others. The Company frequently employs expert appraisers to aid in allocating cost among assets purchased as a group.

Included in the cost basis of PP&E are those costs which substantially increase the useful lives or capacity of existing PP&E. Significant judgment is needed to determine which costs should be capitalized under these criteria and which costs should be expensed as a repair or maintenance expenditure. For example, the Company frequently incurs various costs related to its existing glass melting furnaces and forming machines and must make a determination of which costs, if any, to capitalize. The Company relies on the experience and expertise of its operations and engineering staff to make reasonable and consistent judgments regarding increases in useful lives or capacity of PP&E.

Estimated Useful Life—PP&E is generally depreciated using the straight‑line method, which deducts equal amounts of the cost of each asset from earnings each period over its estimated economic useful life. Economic useful life is the duration of time an asset is expected to be productively employed by the Company, which may be less than its physical life. Management’s assumptions regarding the following factors, among others, affect the determination of estimated economic useful life: wear and tear, product and process obsolescence, technical standards, and changes in market demand.

The estimated economic useful life of an asset is monitored to determine its appropriateness, especially in light of changed business circumstances. For example, technological advances, excessive wear and tear, or changes in customers’ requirements may result in a shorter estimated useful life than originally anticipated. In these cases, the Company depreciates the remaining net book value over the new estimated remaining life, thereby increasing depreciation expense per year on a prospective basis. Likewise, if the estimated useful life is increased, the adjustment to the useful life decreases depreciation expense per year on a prospective basis. Changes in economic useful life assumptions did not have a material impact on the Company’s reported results in 2015, 2014 or 2013.

Impairment of Long‑Lived Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment—The Company tests for impairment of PP&E whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. PP&E held for use in the Company’s business is grouped for impairment testing at the lowest level for which cash flows can reasonably be identified, typically a segment or a component of a segment. The Company evaluates the recoverability of PP&E  based on undiscounted projected cash flows, excluding interest and taxes. If an asset group is considered impaired, the impairment loss to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the asset group’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value. PP&E held for sale is reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

Impairment testing requires estimation of the fair value of PP&E based on the discounted value of projected future cash flows generated by the asset group. The assumptions underlying cash flow projections represent management’s best estimates at the time of the impairment review. Factors that management must estimate include, among other things: industry and market conditions, sales volume and prices, production costs and inflation. Changes in key assumptions or actual conditions which differ from estimates could result in an impairment charge. The Company uses reasonable and supportable assumptions when performing impairment reviews and cannot predict the occurrence of future events and circumstances that could result in impairment charges.

Goodwill  –Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of October 1 (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise) using a two-step process.  Step 1 compares the business enterprise value (“BEV”) of each reporting unit with its carrying value. The BEV is computed based on estimated future cash flows, discounted at the weighted average cost of capital of a hypothetical third-party buyer. If the BEV is less than the carrying value for any reporting unit, then Step 2 must be performed.  Step 2 compares the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount of goodwill.  Any excess of the carrying value of the goodwill over the implied fair value will be recorded as an impairment loss.  The calculations of the BEV in Step 1 and the implied fair value of goodwill in Step 2 are based on significant unobservable inputs, such as projected future cash flows of the reporting units, discount rates, and terminal business value, and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The Company’s projected future cash flows incorporates management’s best estimates of the expected future results including, but not limited to, price trends, customer demand, material costs, asset replacement costs and any other known factors.

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Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is the operating segment or one level below the operating segment, also known as a component.  Two or more components of an operating segment shall be aggregated into a single reporting unit if the components have similar economic characteristics, based on an assessment of various factors.  The Company has determined that the Europe and North America segments are reporting units.  The Company aggregated the components of the Latin America and Asia Pacific segments into single reporting units equal to the reportable segments.  The aggregation of the components of these segments was based on their economic similarity as determined by the Company using a number of quantitative and qualitative factors, including gross margins, the manner in which the Company operates the business, the consistent nature of products, services, production processes, customers and methods of distribution, as well as the level of shared resources and assets between the components.

During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company completed its annual impairment testing and determined that no impairment of goodwill existed. Goodwill at December 31, 2015 totaled $2.5 billion, representing 26% of total assets.  The Company has four reporting units of which three of the reporting units have goodwill and include; $840 million of recorded goodwill to the Company’s Europe segment, $624 million of recorded goodwill to the Company’s Latin America segment and $1 billion of recorded goodwill to the Company’s North America segment. The testing performed as of October 1, 2015, indicated a significant excess of BEV over book value for North America.  Both Europe and Latin America exceeded their carrying values by approximately 11% and 20%, respectively, and are determined to be the reporting units having the greatest risk of future impairment if actual results fall modestly short of expectations. If the Company’s projected future cash flows were substantially lower, or if the assumed weighted average cost of capital was substantially higher, the testing performed as of October 1, 2015, may have indicated an impairment of one or more of these reporting units and, as a result, the related goodwill may also have been impaired.  Any impairment charges that the Company may take in the future could be material to its consolidated results of operations and financial condition. However, less significant changes in projected future cash flows or the assumed weighted average cost of capital would not have indicated an impairment.  For example, if projected future cash flows had been decreased by 5%, or if the weighted average cost of capital had been increased by 5%, or both, the resulting lower BEV's would still have exceeded the book value of each of these reporting units.

During the time subsequent to the annual evaluation, and at December 31, 2015, the Company considered whether any events and/or changes in circumstances had resulted in the likelihood that the goodwill of any of its reporting units may have been impaired and has determined that no such events have occurred. The Company will monitor conditions throughout 2016 that might significantly affect the projections and variables used in the impairment test to determine if a review prior to October 1 may be appropriate.  If the results of impairment testing confirm that a write down of goodwill is necessary, then the Company will record a charge in the fourth quarter of 2016, or earlier if appropriate.  In the event the Company would be required to record a significant write down of goodwill, the charge would have a material adverse effect on reported results of operations and net worth.

Other Long-Lived Assets - Intangibles – Other long-lived assets consist primarily of purchased customer relationships intangibles and are amortized using the accelerated amortization method over their estimated useful lives. The Company reviews these assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.  In the event that a decline in fair value of an asset occurs, and the decline in value is considered to be other than temporary, an impairment loss is recognized. The test for impairment would require the Company to make estimates about fair value, which may be determined based on discounted cash flows, third party appraisals or other methods that provide appropriate estimates of value. The Company continually monitors the carrying value of their assets.

Pension Benefit Plans

Significant Estimates—The determination of pension obligations and the related pension expense or credits to operations involves significant estimates. The most significant estimates are the discount rate used to calculate the actuarial present value of benefit obligations and the expected long‑term rate of return on plan assets. The Company uses discount rates based on yields of high quality fixed rate debt securities at the end of the year. At December 31, 2015, the weighted average discount rate was 4.43% and 3.82% for U.S. and non‑U.S. plans, respectively. The Company uses an expected long‑term rate of return on assets that is based on both past performance of the various plans’ assets and estimated future performance of the assets. Due to the nature of the plans’ assets and the volatility of debt and equity markets, actual returns may vary significantly from year to year. The Company refers to average historical returns over longer periods (up to 10 years) in determining its expected rates of return because short‑term fluctuations in market

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values do not reflect the rates of return the Company expects to achieve based upon its long‑term investing strategy. For purposes of determining pension charges and credits in 2015, the Company’s estimated weighted average expected long‑term rate of return on plan assets is 8.00% for U.S. plans and 7.21% for non‑U.S. plans compared to 8.00% for U.S. plans and 7.23% for non‑U.S. plans in 2014. The Company recorded pension expense from continuing operations of $24 million, $19 million, and $60 million for the U.S. plans in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $7 million, $24 million, and $41 million for the non‑U.S. plans in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively from its principal defined benefit pension plans. Depending on currency translation rates, the Company expects to record approximately $29 million of total pension expense for the full year of 2016. The 2016 pension expense will reflect a 7.5% expected long-term rate of return for the U.S. assets.

Future effects on reported results of operations depend on economic conditions and investment performance. For example, a one‑half percentage point change in the actuarial assumption regarding discount rates or in the expected rate of return used to calculate plan liabilities would result in a change of approximately $8 million and $15 million, respectively, in the pretax pension expense for the full year 2016.

Recognition of Funded Status—The Company recognizes the funded status of each pension benefit plan on the balance sheet. The funded status of each plan is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and actuarially calculated benefit obligations as of the balance sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are accumulated in Other Comprehensive Income and the portion of each plan that exceeds 10% of the greater of that plan’s assets or projected benefit obligation is amortized to income on a straight‑line basis over the average remaining service period of employees still accruing benefits or the expected life of participants not accruing benefits if all, or almost all, of the plan’s participants are no longer accruing benefits.

Contingencies and Litigation Related to Asbestos Liability

The Company conducts a comprehensive legal review of its asbestos-related liabilities and costs annually in connection with finalizing and reporting its annual results of operations, unless significant changes in trends or new developments warrant an earlier review.  As part of its annual comprehensive legal review, the Company provides historical claims filing data to a third party consultant with expertise in predicting future claims filings based on actuarial inputs, such as the impact of disease incidence and mortality. The Company uses these estimates of total future claims, along with its legal judgment regarding an estimation of future disposition costs and related legal costs, as inputs to develop a reasonable estimate of probable liability. If the results of the annual comprehensive legal review indicate that the existing amount of the accrued liability is lower (higher) than its reasonably estimable asbestos-related costs, then the Company will record an appropriate charge (credit) to the Company’s results of operations to increase (decrease) the accrued liability. 

The significant assumptions and legal judgments underlying the material components of the Company’s accrual are:

a)

settlements will continue to be limited almost exclusively to claimants who were exposed to the Company’s asbestos‑containing insulation prior to its exit from that business in 1958;

b)

claims will continue to be resolved primarily under the Company’s administrative claims agreements or on terms comparable to those set forth in those agreements;

c)

the incidence of serious asbestos‑related disease cases and claiming patterns against the Company for such cases do not change materially;

d)

the Company is substantially able to defend itself successfully at trial and on appeal;

e)

the number and timing of additional co‑defendant bankruptcies do not change significantly the assets available to participate in the resolution of cases in which the Company is a defendant; and

f)

co‑defendants with substantial resources and assets continue to participate significantly in the resolution of future asbestos lawsuits and claims.

As noted above, the Company’s asbestos-related liability is based on a projection of new claims that will eventually be filed against the Company and the estimated average disposition cost of these claims and related legal costs. Changes in the significant assumptions noted above have the potential to impact these key factors, which are critical to the estimation of the Company’s asbestos-related liability.

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If trends relating to the Company’s actual claims filings materially differ, up or down, from the amounts predicted, the total number of estimated claims indicated by future actuarial analyses could change significantly. Significant changes in the total number of predicted claims could impact the total predicted asbestos-related liability, which in turn could result in a material charge or credit to the Company’s results of operations. 

The Company uses historical data for both indemnity and related legal costs, as well as its legal judgment and expectations about future inflationary and deflationary drivers, to predict the estimated disposition cost per claim and the legal costs for the remainder of the litigation.  If trends relating to the actual per claim cost differ materially, up or down, from the previously estimated amount, the Company may in the future revise its prediction of per claim cost. The same may also be true with respect to legal costs. Significant changes in the projected cost per claim or legal costs could impact the total predicted asbestos-related liability, which in turn could result in a material charge or credit to the Company’s results of operations. 

The Company believes it is reasonably possible that it will incur a loss for its asbestos-related liabilities in excess of the amount currently recognized, which is $817 million as of December 31, 2015.  The Company estimates that reasonably possible losses could be as high as $950 million.  This estimate of additional reasonably possible loss reflects a legal judgment about the number and cost of potential future claims.  The Company believes this estimate is consistent with the level of variability it has experienced when comparing actual results to recent near-term projections. However, it is also possible that the ultimate asbestos-related liability could be above this estimate.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes as required by general accounting principles under which management judgment is required in determining income tax expense and the related balance sheet amounts. This judgment includes estimating and analyzing historical and projected future operating results, the reversal of taxable temporary differences, tax planning strategies, and the ultimate outcome of uncertain income tax positions. Actual income taxes paid may vary from estimates, depending upon changes in income tax laws, actual results of operations, and the final audit of tax returns by taxing authorities. Tax assessments may arise several years after tax returns have been filed. Changes in the estimates and assumptions used for calculating income tax expense and potential differences in actual results from estimates could have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the tax effects of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities measured using enacted tax rates and for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined separately for each tax jurisdiction in which the Company conducts its operations or otherwise incurs taxable income or losses. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The realization of deferred tax assets depends on the ability to generate sufficient taxable income within the carryback or carryforward periods provided for in the tax law for each applicable tax jurisdiction. The Company considers the following possible sources of taxable income when assessing the realization of deferred tax assets:

·

future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences;

·

future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards;

·

taxable income in prior carryback years; and

·

tax planning strategies

The assessment regarding whether a valuation allowance is required or should be adjusted also considers all available positive and negative evidence, including but not limited to:

·

nature, frequency, and severity of recent losses;

·

duration of statutory carryforward periods;

·

historical experience with tax attributes expiring unused; and

·

near‑ and medium‑term financial outlook.

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The weight given to the positive and negative evidence is commensurate with the extent to which the evidence may be objectively verified. Accordingly, it is difficult to conclude a valuation allowance is not required when there is significant objective and verifiable negative evidence, such as cumulative losses in recent years. The Company uses the actual results for the last three years and current year anticipated results as the primary measure of cumulative losses in recent years.

The evaluation of deferred tax assets requires judgment in assessing the likely future tax consequences of events recognized in the financial statements or tax returns and future profitability. The recognition of deferred tax assets represents the Company’s best estimate of those future events. Changes in the current estimates, due to unanticipated events or otherwise, could have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

In certain foreign jurisdictions, the Company’s analysis indicates that it has cumulative losses in recent years. This is considered significant negative evidence which is objective and verifiable and, therefore, difficult to overcome. However, the cumulative loss position is not solely determinative and, accordingly, the Company considers all other available positive and negative evidence in its analysis. Based on its analysis, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance for the portion of deferred tax assets where based on the weight of available evidence it is unlikely to realize those deferred tax assets.

The utilization of tax attributes to offset taxable income reduces the overall level of deferred tax assets subject to a valuation allowance. Additionally, the Company’s recorded effective tax rate is lower than the applicable statutory tax rate, due primarily to income earned in jurisdictions for which a valuation allowance is recorded. The effective tax rate will approach the statutory tax rate in periods after valuation allowances are released. In the period in which valuation allowances are released, the Company will record a material tax benefit, which could result in a negative effective tax rate.

ITEM 7A.QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risks relating to the Company’s operations result primarily from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in interest rates, and changes in commodity prices, principally energy and soda ash. The Company uses certain derivative instruments to mitigate a portion of the risk associated with changing foreign currency exchange rates. The Company also uses certain derivative instruments to mitigate a portion of the risk associated with fluctuating energy prices in its North American region. These instruments carry varying degrees of counterparty credit risk. To mitigate this risk, the Company has defined a financial counterparty policy that established criteria to select qualified counterparties based on credit ratings and CDC spreads. The policy also limits the exposure with individual counterparties. The Company monitors these exposures quarterly. The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

Earnings of operations outside the United States

A substantial portion of the Company’s operations are conducted by subsidiaries outside the U.S. The primary international markets served by the Company’s subsidiaries are in Canada, Australia, China, Latin America (principally Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico), and Europe (principally France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom,). In general, revenues earned and costs incurred by the Company’s major international operations are denominated in their respective local currencies. Consequently, the Company’s reported financial results could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or highly inflationary economic conditions in the international markets in which the Company’s subsidiaries operate. When the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies, the reported U.S. dollar value of local currency earnings generally decreases; when the U.S. dollar weakens against foreign currencies, the reported U.S. dollar value of local currency earnings generally increases. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, the Company did not have any significant foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency was the U.S. dollar.

Borrowings not denominated in the functional currency

Because the Company’s subsidiaries operate within their local economic environment, the Company believes it is appropriate to finance those operations with borrowings denominated in the local currency to the extent practicable

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where debt financing is desirable or necessary. This strategy mitigates the risk of reported losses or gains in the event the foreign currency strengthens or weakens against the U.S. dollar. Considerations which influence the amount of such borrowings include long‑ and short‑term business plans, tax implications, and the availability of borrowings with acceptable interest rates and terms.

Available excess funds of a subsidiary may be redeployed through intercompany loans to other subsidiaries for debt repayment, capital investment, or other cash requirements. The intercompany loans give rise to foreign currency exchange rate risk, which the Company mitigates through the use of forward exchange contracts that effectively swap the intercompany loan and related interest to the appropriate local currency.

The Company believes the near term exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk of its foreign currency risk sensitive instruments was not material at December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company’s interest expense is most sensitive to changes in the general level of interest rates applicable to the term loans under its Secured Credit Agreement (see Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information). The Company’s interest rate risk management objective is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on net income and cash flow, while minimizing interest payments and expense. To achieve this objective, the Company regularly evaluates its mix of fixed and floating‑rate debt, and, from time to time, may enter into interest rate swap agreements.

The following table provides information about the Company’s interest rate sensitivity related to its significant debt obligations at December 31, 2015. The table presents principal cash flows and related weighted‑average interest rates by expected maturity date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Fair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There-

 

 

 

 

Value at

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

2016

 

2017

 

2018

 

2019

 

2020

 

after

 

Total

 

12/31/2015

 

Long-term debt at variable rate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal by expected maturity

 

$

217

 

$

78

 

$

101

 

$

100

 

$

1,543

 

$

545

 

$

2,584

 

$

2,584

 

Avg. principal outstanding

 

$

2,475

 

$

2,328

 

$

2,239

 

$

2,138

 

$

1,317

 

$

273

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avg. interest rate

 

 

2.37

%  

 

2.37

%  

 

2.37

%  

 

2.37

%  

 

2.37

%  

 

2.37

%  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt at fixed rate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal by expected maturity

 

$

11

 

$

7

 

$

258

 

$

8

 

$

550

 

$

2,156

 

$

2,989

 

$

3,183

 

Avg. principal outstanding

 

$

2,984

 

$

2,984

 

$

2,734

 

$

2,734

 

$

2,191

 

$

1,824

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avg. interest rate

 

 

5.92

%  

 

5.92

%  

 

5.74

%  

 

5.74

%  

 

5.50

%  

 

5.62

%  

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company believes the near term exposure to interest rate risk of its debt obligations has not changed materially since December 31, 2015.

In addition, the determination of pension obligations and the related pension expense or credits to operations involves significant estimates. Future funding requirements for the Company’s pension plans will depend largely on actual asset returns and future actuarial assumptions, such as discount rates, and can vary significantly. The discount rate is a significant estimate that is used to calculate the actuarial present value of benefit obligations and is based on yields of high quality fixed rate debt securities at the end of the year. For example, a one‑half percentage point change in the actuarial assumption regarding discount rates or in the expected rate of return used to calculate plan liabilities would result in a change of approximately $8 million and $15 million, respectively, in the pretax pension expense for the full year 2016.

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Commodity Price Risk

The Company has exposure to commodity price risk, principally related to energy. In North America, the Company enters into commodity forward contracts related to forecasted natural gas requirements, the objectives of which are to limit the effects of fluctuations in the future market price paid for natural gas and the related volatility in cash flows. The Company continually evaluates the natural gas market and related price risk and periodically enters into commodity forward contracts in order to hedge a portion of its usage requirements. The majority of the sales volume in North America is tied to customer contracts that contain provisions that pass the price of natural gas to the customer. In certain of these contracts, the customer has the option of fixing the natural gas price component for a specified period of time. At December 31, 2015, the Company had entered into commodity forward contracts covering approximately 7,300,000 MM BTUs, primarily related to customer requests to lock the price of natural gas. In Europe, the Company enters into fixed price contracts for a significant amount of its energy requirements. These contracts typically have terms of 3 years or less.

The Company believes the near term exposure to commodity price risk of its commodity forward contracts was not material at December 31, 2015.

Forward Looking Statements

This document contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations and projections about future events at the time, and thus involve uncertainty and risk. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “may,” “plan,” “estimate,” “intend,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” and the negatives of these words and other similar expressions generally identify forward looking statements. It is possible the Company's future financial performance may differ from expectations due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to the following: (1) the Company’s ability to integrate the Vitro Business in a timely and cost effective manner, to maintain on existing terms the permits, licenses and other approvals required for the Vitro Business to operate as currently operated, and to realize the expected synergies from the Vitro Acquisition, (2) risks related to the impact of integration of the Vitro Acquisition on earnings and cash flow, (3) risks associated with the significant transaction costs and additional indebtedness that the Company incurred in financing the Vitro Acquisition, (4) the Company’s ability to realize expected growth opportunities and cost savings from the Vitro Acquisition, (5) foreign currency fluctuations relative to the U.S. dollar, specifically the Euro, Brazilian real, Mexican peso, Colombian peso and Australian dollar, (6) changes in capital availability or cost, including interest rate fluctuations and the ability of the Company to refinance debt at favorable terms, (7) the general political, economic and competitive conditions in markets and countries where the Company has operations, including uncertainties related to economic and social conditions, disruptions in capital markets, disruptions in the supply chain, competitive pricing pressures, inflation or deflation, and changes in tax rates and laws, (8) consumer preferences for alternative forms of packaging, (9) cost and availability of raw materials, labor, energy and transportation, (10) the Company’s ability to manage its cost structure, including its success in implementing restructuring plans and achieving cost savings, (11) consolidation among competitors and customers, (12) the ability of the Company to acquire businesses and expand plants, integrate operations of acquired businesses and achieve expected synergies, (13) unanticipated expenditures with respect to environmental, safety and health laws, (14) the Company’s ability to further develop its sales, marketing and product development capabilities, (15) the timing and occurrence of events which are beyond the control of the Company, including any expropriation of the Company’s operations, floods and other natural disasters, events related to asbestos-related claims, (16) the Company’s ability to accurately estimate its total asbestos-related liability, and (17) the Company’s ability to successfully remediate the material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting, and the other risk factors discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2015 and any subsequently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. It is not possible to foresee or identify all such factors. Any forward-looking statements in this document are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from expectations. While the Company continually reviews trends and uncertainties affecting the Company's results of operations and financial condition, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or supplement any particular forward-looking statements contained in this document.

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ITEM 8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

    

Page

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

 

48 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 

 

51 - 52

 

For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013:

 

 

 

Consolidated Results of Operations 

 

49 

 

Consolidated Comprehensive Income 

 

50 

 

Consolidated Share Owners’ Equity 

 

53 

 

Consolidated Cash Flows 

 

54 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

55 

 

Selected Quarterly Financial Data 

 

100 

 

 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Share Owners of

Owens‑Illinois, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Owens-Illinois, Inc. as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of results of operations, comprehensive income, share owners' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule 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 Owens-Illinois, Inc. 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. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the financial statements and the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15 have been restated to correct an error related to the Company’s determination of liabilities related to probable losses for unasserted asbestos claims. 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Owens-Illinois, Inc.'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 February 16, 2016, except for the effect of the material weakness described in the seventh paragraph as to which the date is May 13, 2016, expressed an adverse opinion thereon.

 

 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Toledo, Ohio

February 16, 2016, except for Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements, as to which the date is May 13, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Owens-Illinois, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

Dollars in millions, except per share amounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Years ended December 31,

    

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

 

Net sales

 

$

6,156

 

$

6,784

 

$

6,967

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

(5,046)

 

 

(5,531)

 

 

(5,636)

 

Gross profit

 

 

1,110

 

 

1,253

 

 

1,331

 

Selling and administrative expense

 

 

(476)

 

 

(523)

 

 

(506)

 

Research, development and engineering expense

 

 

(64)

 

 

(63)

 

 

(62)

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(251)

 

 

(230)

 

 

(229)

 

Equity earnings

 

 

60

 

 

64

 

 

67

 

Other expense, net

 

 

(111)

 

 

(194)

 

 

(133)

 

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

268

 

 

307

 

 

468

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(106)

 

 

(92)

 

 

(120)

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

 

162

 

 

215

 

 

348

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(4)

 

 

(23)

 

 

(18)

 

Net earnings

 

 

158

 

 

192

 

 

330

 

Net (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(23)

 

 

(28)

 

 

(13)

 

Net earnings attributable to the Company

 

$

135

 

$

164

 

$

317

 

Amounts attributable to the Company:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

$

139

 

$

187

 

$

335

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(4)

 

 

(23)

 

 

(18)

 

Net earnings

 

$

135

 

$

164

 

$

317

 

Basic earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

$

0.86

 

$

1.14

 

$

2.03

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.11)

 

Net earnings

 

$

0.83

 

$

1.00

 

$

1.92

 

Diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

$

0.85

 

$

1.13

 

$

2.02

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.11)

 

Net earnings

 

$

0.82

 

$

0.99

 

$

1.91

 


(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect adjustments related to the correction of an error (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).

 

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Owens-Illinois, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Years ended December 31,

    

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

 

Net earnings

 

$

158

 

$

192

 

$

330

 

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

(529)

 

 

(305)

 

 

(232)

 

Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax

 

 

(4)

 

 

(90)

 

 

609

 

Change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax

 

 

(6)

 

 

1

 

 

2

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(539)

 

 

(394)

 

 

379

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(381)

 

 

(202)

 

 

709

 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(7)

 

 

(7)

 

 

(7)

 

Comprehensive income attributable to the Company

 

$

(388)

 

$

(209)

 

$

702

 


(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect adjustments related to the correction of an error (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Owens-Illinois, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

December 31,

 

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

399

 

$

512

 

Trade receivables, net of allowances of $29 million and $34 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively

 

 

562

 

 

550

 

Inventories

 

 

1,007

 

 

1,035

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

366

 

 

274

 

Total current assets

 

 

2,334

 

 

2,371

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity investments

 

 

409

 

 

427

 

Pension assets

 

 

32

 

 

22

 

Other assets

 

 

599

 

 

685

 

Intangibles

 

 

597

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

2,489

 

 

1,893

 

Total other assets

 

 

4,126

 

 

3,027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land, at cost

 

 

252

 

 

226

 

Buildings and equipment, at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buildings and building equipment

 

 

1,123

 

 

1,097

 

Factory machinery and equipment

 

 

4,526

 

 

4,302

 

Transportation, office and miscellaneous equipment

 

 

88

 

 

105

 

Construction in progress

 

 

238

 

 

161

 

 

 

 

6,227

 

 

5,891

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

3,266

 

 

3,446

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

 

2,961

 

 

2,445

 

Total assets

 

$

9,421

 

 

7,843

 

 


(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect adjustments related to the correction of an error (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Owens-Illinois, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)

Dollars in millions, except per share amounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

December 31,

 

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

 

Liabilities and Share Owners’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

1,212

 

$

1,137

 

Salaries and wages

 

 

145

 

 

145

 

U.S. and foreign income taxes

 

 

36

 

 

43

 

Current portion of asbestos-related liabilities

 

 

130

 

 

143

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

371

 

 

372

 

Short-term loans

 

 

160

 

 

127

 

Long-term debt due within one year

 

 

68

 

 

361

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

2,122

 

 

2,328

 

Long-term debt

 

 

5,345

 

 

2,957

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

124

 

 

121

 

Pension benefits

 

 

504

 

 

465

 

Nonpension postretirement benefits

 

 

155

 

 

178

 

Other liabilities

 

 

205

 

 

227

 

Asbestos-related liabilities

 

 

687

 

 

796

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share owners’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share owners’ equity of the Company:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 184,480,646  and 183,915,370 shares issued (including treasury shares), respectively

 

 

2

 

 

2

 

Capital in excess of par value

 

 

3,064

 

 

3,066

 

Treasury stock, at cost, 23,519,049 and 19,718,055 shares, respectively

 

 

(573)

 

 

(480)

 

Retained loss

 

 

(305)

 

 

(440)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(2,017)

 

 

(1,494)

 

Total share owners’ equity of the Company

 

 

171

 

 

654

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

108

 

 

117

 

Total share owners’ equity

 

 

279

 

 

771

 

Total liabilities and share owners’ equity

 

$

9,421

 

$

7,843

 


(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect adjustments related to the correction of an error (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED SHARE OWNERS’ EQUITY

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share Owners’ Equity of the Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital in

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

Non-

 

Total Share

 

 

 

Common

 

Excess of

 

Treasury

 

Loss

 

Comprehensive

 

controlling

 

Owners' Equity

 

 

 

Stock

 

Par Value

 

Stock

 

(restated(1))

 

Loss

 

Interests

 

(restated(1))

 

Balance on January 1, 2013

 

$

2

 

$

3,005

 

$

(425)

 

$

(921)

 

$

(1,506)

 

$

174

 

$

329

 

Issuance of common stock (1.4 million  shares)

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

Reissuance of common stock (0.2 million shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Treasury shares purchased (1.1 million shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(33)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(33)

 

Repurchase of exchangeable notes

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

Stock compensation

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

Net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

317

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

330

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

385

 

 

(6)

 

 

379

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22)

 

 

(22)

 

Contribution from noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

5

 

Deconsolidation of subsidiary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17)

 

 

(17)

 

Balance on December 31, 2013

 

 

2

 

 

3,040

 

 

(454)

 

 

(604)

 

 

(1,121)

 

 

147

 

 

1,010

 

Issuance of common stock (0.3 million  shares)

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

Reissuance of common stock (0.2 million shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

Treasury shares purchased (1.1 million shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32)

 

Stock compensation

 

 

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

 

Net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

164

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

192

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(373)

 

 

(21)

 

 

(394)

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(37)

 

 

(37)

 

Balance on December 31, 2014

 

 

2

 

 

3,066

 

 

(480)

 

 

(440)

 

 

(1,494)

 

 

117

 

 

771

 

Issuance of common stock  (0.2 million shares)

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Reissuance of common stock (0.3 million shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

Treasury shares purchased (4.1 million shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(100)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(100)

 

Stock compensation

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

Net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

135

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

 

158

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(523)

 

 

(16)

 

 

(539)

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22)

 

 

(22)

 

Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

(18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

(12)

 

Balance on December 31, 2015

 

$

2

 

$

3,064

 

$

(573)

 

$

(305)

 

$

(2,017)

 

$

108

 

$

279

 


(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect adjustments related to the correction of an error (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Years ended December 31,

    

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

158

 

$

192

 

$

330

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

4

 

 

23

 

 

18

 

Non-cash charges (credits):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

323

 

 

335

 

 

350

 

Amortization of intangibles and other deferred items

 

 

86

 

 

83

 

 

47

 

Amortization of finance fees and debt discount

 

 

15

 

 

30

 

 

32

 

Deferred tax provision (benefit)

 

 

12

 

 

(18)

 

 

(3)

 

Pension expense

 

 

31

 

 

43

 

 

101

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and related charges

 

 

63

 

 

76

 

 

119

 

Pension settlement charges

 

 

 

 

 

65

 

 

 

 

Non-income tax charge

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

 

Asbestos-related costs

 

 

16

 

 

46

 

 

12

 

Acquisition-related fair value inventory adjustments

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value intangible adjustments

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

108

 

 

73

 

 

52

 

Pension contributions

 

 

(17)

 

 

(28)

 

 

(96)

 

Asbestos-related payments

 

 

(138)

 

 

(148)

 

 

(158)

 

Cash paid for restructuring activities

 

 

(38)

 

 

(58)

 

 

(78)

 

Change in non-current assets and liabilities

 

 

(131)

 

 

(202)

 

 

(150)

 

Change in components of working capital

 

 

88

 

 

117

 

 

124

 

Cash provided by continuing operating activities

 

 

612

 

 

698

 

 

700

 

Cash utilized in discontinued operating activities

 

 

(4)

 

 

(23)

 

 

(18)

 

Total cash provided by operating activities

 

 

608

 

 

675

 

 

682

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

 

(402)

 

 

(369)

 

 

(361)

 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

(2,351)

 

 

(114)

 

 

(4)

 

Net cash proceeds related to sale of assets and other

 

 

1

 

 

19

 

 

11

 

Net foreign exchange derivative activity

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net activity for non-controlling partner loans

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

(16)

 

Deconsolidation of subsidiary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32)

 

  Cash utilized in investing activities

 

 

(2,748)

 

 

(455)

 

 

(402)

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to long-term debt

 

 

4,538

 

 

1,247

 

 

768

 

Repayments of long-term debt

 

 

(2,321)

 

 

(1,101)

 

 

(1,040)

 

Increase (decrease) in short-term loans

 

 

51

 

 

(139)

 

 

8

 

Payment of finance fees

 

 

(90)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(7)

 

Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(22)

 

 

(37)

 

 

(22)

 

Treasury shares purchased

 

 

(100)

 

 

(32)

 

 

(33)

 

Contribution from noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

Issuance of common stock and other

 

 

1

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

Cash provided by (utilized in) financing activities

 

 

2,057

 

 

(70)

 

 

(321)

 

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash

 

 

(30)

 

 

(21)

 

 

(7)

 

Increase (decrease) in cash

 

 

(113)

 

 

129

 

 

(48)

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

512

 

 

383

 

 

431

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

399

 

$

512

 

$

383

 


(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect adjustments related to the correction of an error (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).

 

 

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

 

 

1.  Restatement of Consolidated Financial Statements

In April 2016, the Company determined that it had incorrectly applied the provisions of ASC 450, Contingencies, in measuring its liability related to unasserted claims and related legal costs arising from the Company’s previous sale of products containing asbestos (see Note 12).

Beginning in 2003, the Company had estimated its asbestos-related liability based on an analysis of how far in the future it could reasonably estimate the number of claims it would receive.  Subsequent to the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (“2015 Annual Report”), the Company has concluded that its method for estimating its future asbestos-related liability was not consistent with ASC 450. Therefore, with the assistance of an external consultant, and utilizing a model with actuarial inputs, the Company has developed a new method for reasonably estimating its total asbestos-related liability. See Note 12 for additional detail. Using the new model, the Company calculated a total asbestos-related liability of $817 million as of December 31, 2015, which is $295 million higher than previously calculated.  The revised liability is reflected in the balance sheet as of December 31, 2015.  Using the same model with actuarial inputs, the Company also revised its total asbestos-related liability as of December 31, 2014 to $939 million.

In light of the foregoing, the Company is amending its 2015 Annual Report to restate the financial statements contained therein to reflect the effects of its new method for estimating its total asbestos-related liability and to make certain corresponding disclosures related thereto.

The Company continues to believe that its ultimate asbestos-related liability cannot be estimated with certainty.  As part of its comprehensive annual review, the Company will in the future estimate its total asbestos-related liability and such reviews may result in adjustments to the liability.

The Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Results of Operations, Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Share Owners’ Equity, and Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, Notes 2, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 and 22, as well as Financial Statement Schedule II were updated to reflect the restatement.

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Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

The following tables identify each financial statement line item affected by the restatement.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Dollars in millions, except per share amounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

  

As Reported

  

Adjustments

  

As Restated

  

As Reported

  

Adjustments

  

As Restated

  

As Reported

  

Adjustments

  

As Restated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other expense, net

 

$

(320)

 

$

209

 

$

(111)

 

$

(283)

 

$

89

 

$

(194)

 

$

(266)

 

$

133

 

$

(133)

 

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

59

 

 

209

 

 

268

 

 

218

 

 

89

 

 

307

 

 

335

 

 

133

 

 

468

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(106)

 

 

 

 

 

(106)

 

 

(92)

 

 

 

 

 

(92)

 

 

(120)

 

 

 

 

 

(120)

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

(47)

 

 

209

 

 

162

 

 

126

 

 

89

 

 

215

 

 

215

 

 

133

 

 

348

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

 

 

(23)

 

 

 

 

 

(23)

 

 

(18)

 

 

 

 

 

(18)

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

 

(51)

 

 

209

 

 

158

 

 

103

 

 

89

 

 

192

 

 

197

 

 

133

 

 

330

 

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(23)

 

 

 

 

 

(23)

 

 

(28)

 

 

 

 

 

(28)

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

(13)

 

Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company

 

$

(74)

 

$

209

 

$

135

 

$

75

 

$

89

 

$

164

 

$

184

 

$

133

 

$

317

 

Amounts attributable to the Company:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(70)

 

$

209

 

$

139

 

$

98

 

$

89

 

$

187

 

$

202

 

$

133

 

$

335

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

 

 

(23)

 

 

 

 

 

(23)

 

 

(18)

 

 

 

 

 

(18)

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

(74)

 

$

209

 

$

135

 

$

75

 

$

89

 

$

164

 

$

184

 

$

133

 

$

317

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(0.44)

 

$

1.30

 

$

0.86

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.54

 

$

1.14

 

$

1.22

 

$

0.81

 

$

2.03

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.11)

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

(0.47)

 

$

1.30

 

$

0.83

 

$

0.46

 

$

0.54

 

$

1.00

 

$

1.11

 

$

0.81

 

$

1.92

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(0.44)

 

$

1.29

 

$

0.85

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.54

 

$

1.13

 

$

1.22

 

$

0.80

 

$

2.02

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.11)

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

(0.47)

 

$

1.29

 

$

0.82

 

$

0.45

 

$

0.54

 

$

0.99

 

$

1.11

 

$

0.80

 

$

1.91

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

  

As Reported

  

Adjustments

  

As Restated

  

As Reported

  

Adjustments

  

As Restated

  

As Reported

  

Adjustments

  

As Restated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

(51)

 

$

209

 

$

158

 

$

103

 

$

89

 

$

192

 

$

197

 

$

133

 

$

330

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(590)

 

 

209

 

 

(381)

 

 

(291)

 

 

89

 

 

(202)

 

 

576

 

 

133

 

 

709

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company

 

$

(597)

 

$

209

 

$

(388)

 

$

(298)

 

$

89

 

$

(209)

 

$

569

 

$

133

 

$

702

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dec. 31, 2015

 

Dec. 31, 2014

 

 

  

As Reported

  

Adjustments

  

As Restated

  

As Reported

  

Adjustments

  

As Restated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asbestos-related liabilities

 

$

392

 

$

295

 

$

687

 

$

292

 

$

504

 

$

796

 

Retained loss

 

$

(10)

 

$

(295)

 

$

(305)

 

$

64

 

$

(504)

 

$

(440)

 

Total share owners' equity of the Company

 

$

466

 

$

(295)

 

$

171

 

$

1,158

 

$

(504)

 

$

654

 

Total share owners' equity

 

$

574

 

$

(295)

 

$

279

 

$

1,275

 

$

(504)

 

$

771

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

  

As Reported

  

Adjustments

  

As Restated

  

As Reported

  

Adjustments

  

As Restated

  

As Reported

  

Adjustments

  

As Restated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings (loss)

 

$

(51)

 

$

209

 

$

158

 

$

103

 

$

89

 

$

192

 

$

197

 

$

133

 

$

330

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charge for asbestos-related costs

 

$

225

 

$

(209)

 

$

16

 

$

135

 

$

(89)

 

$

46

 

$

145

 

$

(133)

 

$

12

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED SHARE OWNERS' EQUITY

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Retained earnings

(loss)

  

Total share
owners' equity

 

January 1, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As  Reported

 

$

(195)

 

$

1,055

 

Adjustments

 

 

(726)

 

 

(726)

 

As Restated

 

$

(921)

 

$

329

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As  Reported

 

$

(11)

 

$

1,603

 

Adjustments

 

 

(593)

 

 

(593)

 

As Restated

 

$

(604)

 

$

1,010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As  Reported

 

$

64

 

$

1,275

 

Adjustments

 

 

(504)

 

 

(504)

 

As Restated

 

$

(440)

 

$

771

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As  Reported

 

$

(10)

 

$

574

 

Adjustments

 

 

(295)

 

 

(295)

 

As Restated

 

$

(305)

 

$

279

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

1A.   Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Consolidated Statements  The consolidated financial statements of Owens-Illinois, Inc. (the “Company”) include the accounts of its subsidiaries.  Newly acquired subsidiaries have been included in the consolidated financial statements from dates of acquisition.

The Company uses the equity method of accounting for investments in which it has a significant ownership interest, generally 20% to 50%.  Other investments are accounted for at cost.  The Company monitors other than temporary declines in fair value and records reductions in carrying values when appropriate.

Nature of Operations  The Company is a leading manufacturer of glass container products.  The Company’s principal product lines are glass containers for the food and beverage industries.  The Company has glass container operations located in 23 countries.  The principal markets and operations for the Company’s products are in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

Use of Estimates  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results may differ from those estimates, at which time the Company would revise its estimates accordingly.

Foreign Currency Translation  The assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates.  Any related translation adjustments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in share owners’ equity.

Revenue Recognition  The Company recognizes sales, net of estimated discounts and allowances, when the title to the products and risk of loss are transferred to customers.  Provisions for rebates to customers are provided in the same period that the related sales are recorded.

Shipping and Handling Costs   Shipping and handling costs are included with cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Results of Operations.

Stock-Based Compensation   The Company has various stock-based compensation plans consisting of stock option grants and restricted share awards.  Costs resulting from all share-based compensation plans are required to be recognized in the financial statements.  A public entity is required to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award.  That cost is recognized over the required service period (usually the vesting period).  No compensation cost is recognized for equity instruments for which employees do not render the required service.

Cash  The Company defines “cash” as cash and time deposits with maturities of three months or less when purchased.  Outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit are included in accounts payable.

Accounts Receivable   Receivables are stated at amounts estimated by management to be the net realizable value.  The Company charges off accounts receivable when it becomes apparent based upon age or customer circumstances that amounts will not be collected.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts   The allowance for doubtful accounts is established through charges to the provision for bad debts.  The Company evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts on a periodic basis.  The evaluation includes historical trends in collections and write-offs, management’s judgment of the probability of collecting accounts and management’s evaluation of business risk.

Inventory Valuation  Inventories are valued at the lower of average costs or market.

Goodwill  Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of net assets of businesses acquired.  Goodwill is evaluated annually, as of October 1, for impairment or more frequently if an impairment indicator exists.

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Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets Intangible assets are amortized over the expected useful life of the asset.  Amortization expense directly attributed to the manufacturing of the Company’s products is included in cost of goods sold.  Amortization expense related to non-manufacturing activities is included in selling and administrative and other. The Company evaluates the recoverability of intangible assets and other long-lived assets based on undiscounted projected cash flows, excluding interest and taxes, when factors indicate that impairment may exist.  If impairment exists, the asset is written down to fair value.

Property, Plant and Equipment   Property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) is carried at cost and includes expenditures for new facilities and equipment and those costs which substantially increase the useful lives or capacity of existing PP&E.  In general, depreciation is computed using the straight-line method and recorded over the estimated useful life of the asset.  Factory machinery and equipment is depreciated over periods ranging from 5 to 25 years with the majority of such assets (principally glass-melting furnaces and forming machines) depreciated over 7 to 15 years.  Buildings and building equipment are depreciated over periods ranging from 10 to 50 years. Depreciation expense directly attributed to the manufacturing of the Company’s products is included in cost of goods sold.  Depreciation expense related to non-manufacturing activities is included in selling and administrative. Depreciation expense includes the amortization of assets recorded under capital leases.  Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.  Costs assigned to PP&E of acquired businesses are based on estimated fair values at the date of acquisition.  The Company evaluates the recoverability of PP&E based on undiscounted projected cash flows, excluding interest and taxes, when factors indicate that impairment may exist.  If impairment exists, the asset is written down to fair value.

Derivative Instruments   The Company uses forward exchange contracts, options and commodity forward contracts to manage risks generally associated with foreign exchange rate and commodity market volatility.  Derivative financial instruments are included on the balance sheet at fair value.  When appropriate, derivative instruments are designated as and are effective as hedges, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  If the underlying hedged transaction ceases to exist, all changes in fair value of the related derivatives that have not been settled are recognized in current earnings.  The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes and is not a party to leveraged derivatives. Cash flows from short-term forward exchange contracts not designated as hedges are classified as a financing activity.  Cash flows of commodity forward contracts are classified as operating activities.

Fair Value Measurements  Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  Generally accepted accounting principles defines a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1:  Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2:  Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3:  Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which requires the Company to develop assumptions.

The carrying amounts reported for cash and short-term loans approximate fair value.  In addition, carrying amounts approximate fair value for certain long-term debt obligations subject to frequently redetermined interest rates.  Fair values for the Company’s significant fixed rate debt obligations are generally based on published market quotations.

The Company’s derivative assets and liabilities consist of natural gas forwards and foreign exchange option and forward contracts.  The Company uses an income approach to valuing these contracts.  Natural gas forward rates and foreign exchange rates are the significant inputs into the valuation models.  These inputs are observable in active markets over the terms of the instruments the Company holds, and accordingly, the Company classifies its derivative assets and liabilities as Level 2 in the hierarchy.  The Company also evaluates counterparty risk in determining fair values.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

Reclassifications   Certain reclassifications of prior years’ data have been made to conform to the current year presentation.

New Accounting Standards

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers", which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers.  In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, which delayed by one year the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard, which will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the effect this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.  The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting. 

Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs - In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." This standard amends existing guidance to require the presentation of debt issuance costs in the balance sheet as a deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability instead of a deferred charge (asset). In the third quarter 2015, the Company elected to adopt this new guidance.

As a result of the adoption of ASU No. 2015-03 certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations for any period. Previously, the Company had classified these debt issuance costs as an asset in “other assets”. Accordingly, the Company has revised the classification to report these debt issuance costs under the “long-term debt” caption on the balance sheet. For the period ended December 31, 2014, the total of debt issuance costs that was previously classified as “other assets” was $15 million.

Business Combinations – In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, “Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments”. This standard allows for the acquirer to recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting periods in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The Company elected to adopt this new guidance as of the third quarter of 2015.

Deferred Taxes – In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes”. This standard requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The Company elected to adopt this new guidance prospectively in the fourth quarter of 2015. Prior periods were not retrospectively adjusted.

 

2.  Segment Information

The Company has four reportable segments based on its geographic locations:  Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.  In connection with the Company’s acquisition (the “Vitro Acquisition”) of the food and beverage glass container business of Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. and its subsidiaries as conducted in the United States, Mexico and Bolivia (the “Vitro Business”) on September 1, 2015 (see Note 19), the Company has renamed the former South America segment to the Latin America segment. This change in segment name was made to reflect the addition of the Mexican and Bolivian operations from the Vitro Acquisition into the former South America segment.  The acquired Vitro food and beverage glass container distribution business located in the United States is included in the North American operating segment.  These four segments are aligned with the Company’s internal approach to managing, reporting, and evaluating performance of its global glass operations.  Certain assets and activities not directly related to one of the regions or to glass manufacturing are reported with Retained corporate costs and other.  These include licensing, equipment manufacturing, global engineering, and certain equity investments.  Retained corporate costs and other also includes certain headquarters administrative and facilities costs and certain incentive compensation and other benefit plan costs that are global in nature and are not allocable to the reportable segments.

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Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

The Company’s measure of profit for its reportable segments is segment operating profit, which consists of consolidated earnings from continuing operations before interest income, interest expense, and provision for income taxes and excludes amounts related to certain items that management considers not representative of ongoing operations as well as certain retained corporate costs.  The Company’s management uses segment operating profit, in combination with selected cash flow information, to evaluate performance and to allocate resources.  Segment operating profit for reportable segments includes an allocation of some corporate expenses based on both a percentage of sales and direct billings based on the costs of specific services provided.

Financial information regarding the Company’s reportable segments is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Net sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

$

2,324

 

$

2,794

 

$

2,787

 

North America

 

 

2,039

 

 

2,003

 

 

2,002

 

Latin America

 

 

1,064

 

 

1,159

 

 

1,186

 

Asia Pacific

 

 

671

 

 

793

 

 

966

 

Reportable segment totals

 

 

6,098

 

 

6,749

 

 

6,941

 

Other

 

 

58

 

 

35

 

 

26

 

Net sales

 

$

6,156

 

$

6,784

 

$

6,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

 

Segment operating profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

$

209

 

$

353

 

$

305

 

North America

 

 

265

 

 

240

 

 

307

 

Latin America

 

 

183

 

 

227

 

 

204

 

Asia Pacific

 

 

83

 

 

88

 

 

131

 

Reportable segment totals

 

 

740

 

 

908

 

 

947

 

Items excluded from segment operating profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained corporate costs and other

 

 

(70)

 

 

(100)

 

 

(119)

 

Charge for asbestos-related costs

 

 

(16)

 

 

(46)

 

 

(12)

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and other charges

 

 

(80)

 

 

(91)

 

 

(119)

 

Strategic transaction costs

 

 

(23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value inventory adjustments

 

 

(22)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value intangible adjustments

 

 

(10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-income tax charge

 

 

 

 

 

(69)

 

 

 

 

Pension settlement charges

 

 

 

 

 

(65)

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(251)

 

 

(230)

 

 

(229)

 

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

 

$

268

 

$

307

 

$

468

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

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Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

See Note 1 for restatement information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Reportable

    

Retained

    

Consoli-

 

 

 

 

 

 

North

 

Latin

 

Asia

 

Segment

 

Corp Costs

 

dated

 

 

 

Europe

 

America

 

America

 

Pacific

 

Totals

 

and Other

 

Totals

 

Total assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

2,902

 

$

2,500

 

$

2,807

 

$

917

 

$

9,126

 

$

295

 

$

9,421

 

2014

 

 

3,214

 

 

1,971

 

 

1,300

 

 

1,018

 

 

7,503

 

 

340

 

 

7,843

 

2013

 

 

3,494

 

 

1,995

 

 

1,467

 

 

1,150

 

 

8,106

 

 

287

 

 

8,393

 

Equity investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

78

 

$

22

 

$

 —

 

$

145

 

$

245

 

$

164

 

$

409

 

2014

 

 

81

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

153

 

 

258

 

 

169

 

 

427

 

2013

 

 

84

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

155

 

 

264

 

 

51

 

 

315

 

Equity earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

16

 

$

19

 

$

 —

 

$

7

 

$

42

 

$

18

 

$

60

 

2014

 

 

19

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

40

 

 

24

 

 

64

 

2013

 

 

17

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

43

 

 

24

 

 

67

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

164

 

$

97

 

$

89

 

$

50

 

$

400

 

$

2

 

$

402

 

2014

 

 

188

 

 

89

 

 

55

 

 

34

 

 

366

 

 

3

 

 

369

 

2013

 

 

130

 

 

100

 

 

80

 

 

36

 

 

346

 

 

15

 

 

361

 

Depreciation and amortization expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

120

 

$

128

 

$

107

 

$

40

 

$

395

 

$

14

 

$

409

 

2014

 

 

140

 

 

131

 

 

79

 

 

53

 

 

403

 

 

15

 

 

418

 

2013

 

 

139

 

 

110

 

 

72

 

 

62

 

 

383

 

 

14

 

 

397

 

 

The Company’s net property, plant and equipment by geographic segment are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

U.S.

    

Non-U.S.

    

Total

 

2015

 

$

736

 

$

2,225

 

$

2,961

 

2014

 

 

713

 

 

1,732

 

 

2,445

 

2013

 

 

686

 

 

1,946

 

 

2,632

 

 

The Company’s net sales by geographic segment are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

U.S.

    

Non-U.S.

    

Total

 

2015

 

$

1,939

 

$

4,217

 

$

6,156

 

2014

 

 

1,852

 

 

4,932

 

 

6,784

 

2013

 

 

1,809

 

 

5,158

 

 

6,967

 

Operations outside the U.S. that accounted for more than 10% of consolidated net sales from continuing operations were in France (2015 — 10%, 2014 — 11%, 2013 — 11%).

 

3.  Inventories

Major classes of inventory are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Finished goods

 

$

858

 

$

884

 

Raw materials

 

 

113

 

 

110

 

Operating supplies

 

 

36

 

 

41

 

 

 

$

1,007

 

$

1,035

 

 

 

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Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

4.  Equity Investments

At December 31, 2015 the Company’s ownership percentage in affiliates include:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O-I Ownership

 

 

 

Affiliates

   

Percentage

   

Business Type

   

BJC O-I Glass Pte. Ltd.

 

50

%

 

Glass container manufacturer

 

CO Vidrieria SARL ("COV")

 

50

%  

 

Glass container manufacturer

 

Rocky Mountain Bottle Company

 

50

%  

 

Glass container manufacturer

 

Tata Chemical (Soda Ash) Partners

 

25

%  

 

Soda ash supplier

 

Vetrerie Meridionali SpA ("VeMe")

 

50

%  

 

Glass container manufacturer

 

Vetri Speciali SpA

 

50

%

 

Specialty glass manufacturer

 

In 2014, the Company entered into the COV joint venture with Constellation Brands, Inc. to operate a glass container plant in Nava, Mexico.

In 2013, changes were made to the VeMe joint venture agreement that resulted in the Company relinquishing control of the joint venture and, therefore, deconsolidating the entity. No gain or loss was recognized related to the deconsolidation as the fair value of the entity was equal to the carrying amount of the entity’s assets and liabilities. The fair value, which the Company classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, was computed using a discounted cash flow analysis based on projected future cash flows of the joint venture.

Summarized information pertaining to the Company’s equity associates follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Equity in earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-U.S.

 

$

23

 

$

23

 

$

27

 

U.S.

 

 

37

 

 

41

 

 

40

 

Total

 

$

60

 

$

64

 

$

67

 

Dividends received

 

$

53

 

$

54

 

$

67

 

 

Summarized combined financial information for equity associates is as follows (unaudited):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

At end of year:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

$

430

 

$

479

 

Non-current assets

 

 

959

 

 

718

 

Total assets

 

 

1,389

 

 

1,197

 

Current liabilities

 

 

203

 

 

217

 

Other liabilities and deferred items

 

 

211

 

 

191

 

Total liabilities and deferred items

 

 

414

 

 

408

 

Net assets

 

$

975

 

$

789

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year:

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Net sales

 

$

719

 

$

752

 

$

699

 

Gross profit

 

$

193

 

$

198

 

$

185

 

Net earnings

 

$

139

 

$

150

 

$

149

 

Based on an evaluation of each of the Company’s equity investments for the three years ending December 31, 2015, no investments exceeded the significant subsidiary thresholds per Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X.  As such, separate financial statements for the Company’s equity investments are not required to be filed.

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Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

The Company made purchases of approximately $161 million and $188 million from equity affiliates in 2015 and 2014, respectively, and owed approximately $66 million and $79 million to equity affiliates as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

There is a difference of approximately $18 million as of December 31, 2015, between the amount at which certain investments are carried and the amount of underlying equity in net assets.  The portion of the difference related to inventory or amortizable assets is amortized as a reduction of the equity earnings.  The remaining difference is considered goodwill.

 

5.  Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

    

North

    

Latin

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

America

 

America

 

Other

 

Total

Balance as of January 1, 2013

 

$

1,006

 

$

743

 

$

325

 

$

5

 

$

2,079

Translation effects

 

 

38

 

 

(9)

 

 

(49)

 

 

 

 

 

(20)

Balance as of December 31, 2013

 

 

1,044

 

 

734

 

 

276

 

 

5

 

 

2,059

Translation effects

 

 

(118)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(37)

 

 

 

 

 

(166)

Balance as of December 31, 2014

 

 

926

 

 

723

 

 

239

 

 

5

 

 

1,893

Acquisitions

 

 

 

 

 

316

 

 

480

 

 

 

 

 

796

Translation effects

 

 

(86)

 

 

(19)

 

 

(95)

 

 

 

 

 

(200)

Balance as of December 31, 2015

 

$

840

 

$

1,020

 

$

624

 

$

5

 

$

2,489

The acquired goodwill in 2015 primarily relates to the Vitro Acquisition (see Note 19).

Goodwill for the Asia Pacific segment is $0 and net of accumulated impairment losses of $1,135 million as of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of October 1 (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise) using a two-step process.  Step 1 compares the business enterprise value (“BEV”) of each reporting unit with its carrying value. The BEV is computed based on estimated future cash flows, discounted at the weighted average cost of capital of a hypothetical third-party buyer. If the BEV is less than the carrying value for any reporting unit, then Step 2 must be performed.  Step 2 compares the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount of goodwill.  Any excess of the carrying value of the goodwill over the implied fair value will be recorded as an impairment loss.  The calculations of the BEV in Step 1 and the implied fair value of goodwill in Step 2 are based on significant unobservable inputs, such as price trends, customer demand, material costs, discount rates and asset replacement costs, and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company completed its annual impairment testing and determined that no impairment existed.

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Intangible assets

On September 1, 2015, the Company acquired customer list intangibles as part of the Vitro Acquisition (see Note 19). The intangibles consist of the following at December 31, 2015:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

    

As of December 31, 2015

 

 

 

 

Gross Carrying Amount

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

Translation Effects

 

Net Carrying Amount

 

Definite-lived intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Customer list intangibles

 

 

$

635

 

$

(26)

 

$

(12)

 

$

597

 

 

Customer list intangible assets are amortized using the accelerated amortization method over their 20 year lives. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $26 million, $0 million and $0 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, respectively. Estimated amortization related to intangible assets through 2020 is as follows: 2016, $42 million; 2017, $45 million; 2018, $44 million; 2019, $44 million; and 2020, $42 million. No impairment existed on these assets at December 31, 2015.

The Company has determined that the fair value measurements related to the customer list intangibles are based on significant unobservable inputs and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

6.  Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following at December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Prepaid expenses

 

$

52

 

$

40

 

Value added taxes

 

 

195

 

 

71

 

Other

 

 

119

 

 

163

 

 

 

$

366

 

$

274

 

 

In conjunction with the Vitro Acquisition, part of the total consideration paid by the Company relates to a value added tax receivable of approximately $143 million. This amount is included in “Value added taxes” above and is expected to be refunded to the Company in approximately twelve months.

Other assets (noncurrent) consist of the following at December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Deferred tax assets

 

$

177

 

$

203

 

Deferred returnable packaging costs

 

 

110

 

 

126

 

Repair part inventories

 

 

118

 

 

107

 

Capitalized software

 

 

86

 

 

101

 

Value added taxes

 

 

17

 

 

58

 

Deferred finance fees

 

 

6

 

 

7

 

Other

 

 

85

 

 

83

 

 

 

$

599

 

$

685

 

 

Capitalized software includes costs related to the acquisition and development of internal-use software. These costs are amortized over the estimated useful life of the software. Amortization expense for capitalized software was $19 

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million, $17 million and $14 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Estimated amortization related to capitalized software through 2020 is as follows: 2016, $17 million; 2017, $16 million; 2018, $15 million; 2019, $13 million; and 2020, $11 million.

 

7.  Derivative Instruments

The Company has certain derivative assets and liabilities which consist of natural gas forwards and foreign exchange option and forward contracts.  The Company uses an income approach to value these contracts.  Natural gas forward rates and foreign exchange rates are the significant inputs into the valuation models.  These inputs are observable in active markets over the terms of the instruments the Company holds, and accordingly, the Company classifies its derivative assets and liabilities as Level 2 in the hierarchy.  The Company also evaluates counterparty risk in determining fair values.

Commodity Forward Contracts Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

In North America, the Company enters into commodity forward contracts related to forecasted natural gas requirements, the objectives of which are to limit the effects of fluctuations in the future market price paid for natural gas and the related volatility in cash flows. The Company continually evaluates the natural gas market and related price risk and periodically enters into commodity forward contracts in order to hedge a portion of its usage requirements. The majority of the sales volume in North America is tied to customer contracts that contain provisions that pass the price of natural gas to the customer.  In certain of these contracts, the customer has the option of fixing the natural gas price component for a specified period of time.  At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had entered into commodity forward contracts covering approximately 7,300,000 MM BTUs and 450,000 MM BTUs, respectively, primarily related to customer requests to lock the price of natural gas.

The Company accounts for the above forward contracts as cash flow hedges at December 31, 2015 and recognizes them on the balance sheet at fair value. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as, and meets the required criteria for, a cash flow hedge is recorded in the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income component of share owners’ equity (“OCI”) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the underlying hedged item affects earnings. An unrecognized loss of $4 million at December 31, 2015 and an unrecognized loss of less than $1 million at December 31, 2014 related to the commodity forward contracts were included in Accumulated OCI, and will be reclassified into earnings over the next twelve to twenty-four months.  Any material portion of the change in the fair value of a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge that is deemed to be ineffective is recognized in current earnings.  The ineffectiveness related to these natural gas hedges for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was not material.

The effect of the commodity forward contracts on the results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of gain (loss) Reclassified from

 

Amount of gain (loss) Recognized in OCI on

 

Accumulated OCI into Income

 

Commodity Forward Contracts

 

(reported in cost of goods sold)

 

(Effective Portion)

 

(Effective Portion)

 

2015

    

2014

    

2013

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

$

(4)

 

$

3

 

$

1

 

$

(1)

 

$

 2

 

$

(1)

 

Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts and not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The Company may enter into short-term forward exchange or option agreements to purchase foreign currencies at set rates in the future. These agreements are used to limit exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates for significant planned purchases of fixed assets or commodities that are denominated in currencies other than the subsidiaries’ functional currency. The Company may also use forward exchange agreements to offset the foreign

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currency risk for receivables and payables, including intercompany receivables, payables and loans, not denominated in, or indexed to, their functional currencies. The Company records these short-term forward exchange agreements on the balance sheet at fair value and changes in the fair value are recognized in current earnings.

At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had outstanding forward exchange and option agreements denominated in various currencies covering the equivalent of approximately $790 million and $524 million, respectively, related primarily to intercompany transactions and loans.

The effect of the foreign exchange derivative contracts on the results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Gain (Loss)

 

Location of Gain (Loss)

 

Recognized in Income on

 

Recognized in Income on

 

Foreign Exchange Contracts

 

Foreign Exchange Contracts

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Other expense

    

$

10

    

$

(8)

    

$

(28)

 

Balance Sheet Classification

The Company records the fair values of derivative financial instruments on the balance sheet as follows: (a) receivables if the instrument has a positive fair value and maturity within one year, (b) deposits, receivables, and other assets if the instrument has a positive fair value and maturity after one year, and (c) other accrued liabilities or other liabilities (current) if the instrument has a negative fair value and maturity within one year. 

The following table shows the amount and classification (as noted above) of the Company’s derivatives as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Balance Sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

2015

 

2014

 

Asset Derivatives:

    

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward exchange derivative contracts

 

a

 

$

14

 

$

10

 

Total asset derivatives

 

 

 

$

14

 

$

10

 

Liability Derivatives:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

c

 

$

3

 

$

 —

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward exchange derivative contracts

 

c

 

 

2

 

 

4

 

Total liability derivatives

 

 

 

$

5

 

$

4

 

 

 

8.  Restructuring Accruals, Asset Impairments and Other Costs Related to Closed Facilities

The Company continually reviews its manufacturing footprint and operating cost structure and may decide to close operations or reduce headcount to gain efficiencies, integrate acquired operations, reduce future expenses and other market factors.  The Company incurs costs associated with these actions including employee severance and benefits, other exit costs such as those related to contract terminations, and asset impairment charges.  The Company also may incur other costs related to closed facilities including environmental remediation, clean up, dismantling and preparation for sale or other disposition.

The Company accounts for restructuring and other costs under applicable provisions of generally accepted accounting principles.  Charges for employee severance and related benefits are generally accrued based on contractual

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arrangements with employees or their representatives.  Other exit costs are accrued based on the estimated cost to settle related contractual arrangements.  Estimated environmental remediation costs are accrued when specific claims have been received or are probable of being received.

The Company’s decisions to curtail selected production capacity have resulted in write downs of certain long-lived assets to the extent their carrying amounts exceeded fair value or fair value less cost to sell.  The Company classified the significant assumptions used to determine the fair value of the impaired assets as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as set forth in the general accounting principles for fair value measurements.

When a decision is made to take these actions, the Company manages and accounts for them programmatically apart from the on-going operations of the business.  Information related to major programs (as in the case of the European Asset Optimization and Asia Pacific Restructuring programs below) are presented separately.  Minor initiatives are presented on a combined basis as Other Restructuring Actions. These restructuring initiatives taken by the Company are not related to the European Asset Optimization program or the Asia Pacific restructuring plan. When charges related to major programs are completed, remaining accrual balances are classified with Other Restructuring Actions.

European Asset Optimization

Since 2011, the Company has implemented the European Asset Optimization program to increase the efficiency and capability of its European operations and to better align its European manufacturing footprint with market and customer needs.  This program involved making additional investments in certain facilities and addressing assets with higher cost structures.  As part of this program, the Company recorded charges of $0 million in 2015, $1 million in 2014 and $16 million in 2013 for employee costs, write-down of assets, and environmental remediation related to decisions to close furnaces and manufacturing facilities in Europe.  The Company does not expect to execute any further actions under this program and recorded total cumulative charges of $127 million.

Asia Pacific Restructuring

Since 2011, the Company has implemented a restructuring plan in its Asia Pacific segment, primarily related to aligning its supply base with lower demand in the region.  As part of this plan, the Company recorded charges of $5 million, $73 million and $49 million for the years ended 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, for employee costs, write-down of assets, and pension charges related to furnace closures and additional restructuring activities. The Company has recorded total cumulative charges of $220 million under this program.

Other Restructuring Actions

The Company took certain other restructuring actions and recorded charges in 2015 of $58 million. These charges primarily related to employee costs, write-down of assets and other exit costs totaling $14 million for a plant closure and furnace closure in Latin America, $38 million for a plant closure in North America and $6 million for other restructuring actions. In 2014, the Company took certain other restructuring actions and recorded charges of $2 million for employee costs related to global headcount reduction initiatives. In 2013, there were charges of $16 million for employee costs related to the closure of flat glass operations in Latin America, $13 million for employee costs related to global headcount reduction initiatives, and $3 million for miscellaneous other costs. 

 

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The following table presents information related to restructuring, asset impairment and other costs related to closed facilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

European

    

 

 

    

Other

    

 

 

 

 

 

Asset

 

Asia Pacific

 

Restructuring

 

Total

 

 

 

Optimization

 

Restructuring

 

Actions

 

Restructuring

 

Balance at January 1, 2014

 

$

30

 

$

20

 

$

64

 

$

114

 

2014 charges

 

 

1

 

 

73

 

 

2

 

 

76

 

Write-down of assets to net realizable value

 

 

 

 

 

(46)

 

 

 

 

 

(46)

 

Net cash paid, principally severance and related benefits

 

 

(12)

 

 

(20)

 

 

(26)

 

 

(58)

 

Pension charges transferred to other accounts

 

 

 

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

(7)

 

Other, including foreign exchange translation

 

 

(7)

 

 

(8)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(19)

 

Balance at December 31, 2014

 

 

12

 

 

12

 

 

36

 

 

60

 

2015 charges

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

58

 

 

63

 

Write-down of assets to net realizable value

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

 

 

(27)

 

 

(31)

 

Net cash paid, principally severance and related benefits

 

 

(5)

 

 

(5)

 

 

(28)

 

 

(38)

 

Other, including foreign exchange translation

 

 

(4)

 

 

(1)

 

 

(6)

 

 

(11)

 

Balance at December 31, 2015

 

$

3

 

$

7

 

$

33

 

$

43

 

 

The restructuring accrual balance represents the Company’s estimates of the remaining future cash amounts to be paid related to the actions noted above.  As of December 31, 2015, the Company’s estimates include approximately $29 million for employee benefits costs, $7 million for environmental remediation costs, and $7 million for other exit costs. 

 

9.  Pension Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

Pension Benefit Plans

The Company has defined benefit pension plans covering a substantial number of employees located in the United States and several other non-U.S. jurisdictions.  Benefits generally are based on compensation for salaried employees and on length of service for hourly employees.  The Company’s policy is to fund pension plans such that sufficient assets will be available to meet future benefit requirements.  The Company’s defined benefit pension plans use a December 31 measurement date.  The following tables relate to the Company’s principal defined benefit pension plans.

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The changes in the pension benefit obligations for the year are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2015

    

2014

 

Obligations at beginning of year

 

$

2,428

 

$

2,275

 

$

1,311

 

$

1,866

 

Change in benefit obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

 

24

 

 

22

 

 

15

 

 

23

 

Interest cost

 

 

96

 

 

105

 

 

44

 

 

69

 

Actuarial (gain) loss, including the effect of change in discount rates

 

 

(107)

 

 

264

 

 

(9)

 

 

131

 

Curtailment, settlement, and plan amendment

 

 

 

 

 

(56)

 

 

 

 

 

(567)

 

Acquisitions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

 

Participant contributions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

5

 

Benefit payments

 

 

(252)

 

 

(182)

 

 

(58)

 

 

(91)

 

Other

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(131)

 

 

(125)

 

Net change in benefit obligations

 

 

(238)

 

 

153

 

 

(101)

 

 

(555)

 

Obligations at end of year

 

$

2,190

 

$

2,428

 

$

1,210

 

$

1,311

 

 

The changes in the fair value of the pension plans’ assets for the year are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2015

    

2014

 

Fair value at beginning of year

 

$

2,190

 

$

2,273

 

$

1,094

 

$

1,578

 

Change in fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual gain (loss) on plan assets

 

 

(32)

 

 

155

 

 

42

 

 

188

 

Benefit payments

 

 

(252)

 

 

(182)

 

 

(58)

 

 

(91)

 

Employer contributions

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

28

 

Participant contributions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

5

 

Settlements

 

 

 

 

 

(56)

 

 

 

 

 

(519)

 

Acquisitions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(104)

 

 

(94)

 

Other

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

Net change in fair value of assets

 

 

(281)

 

 

(83)

 

 

(82)

 

 

(484)

 

Fair value at end of year

 

$

1,909

 

$

2,190

 

$

1,012

 

$

1,094

 

The Company recognizes the funded status of each pension benefit plan on the balance sheet. The funded status of each plan is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and actuarially calculated benefit obligations as of the balance sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are accumulated in Other Comprehensive Income and the portion of each plan that exceeds 10% of the greater of that plan’s assets or projected benefit obligation is amortized to income on a straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of employees still accruing benefits or the expected life of participants not accruing benefits if all, or almost all, of the plan’s participants are no longer accruing benefits.

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The funded status of the pension plans at year end is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2015

 

2014

 

Plan assets at fair value

    

$

1,909

    

$

2,190

    

$

1,012

    

$

1,094

 

Projected benefit obligations

 

 

2,190

 

 

2,428

 

 

1,210

 

 

1,311

 

Plan assets less than projected benefit obligations

 

 

(281)

 

 

(238)

 

 

(198)

 

 

(217)

 

Items not yet recognized in pension expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

 

1,145

 

 

1,123

 

 

320

 

 

349

 

Prior service cost (credit)

 

 

2

 

 

2

 

 

(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,147

 

 

1,125

 

 

319

 

 

349

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

866

 

$

887

 

$

121

 

$

132

 

 

The net amount recognized is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2015

    

2014

 

Pension assets

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

32

 

$

22

 

Current pension liability, included with Other accrued liabilities

 

 

(1)

 

 

(3)

 

 

(6)

 

 

(9)

 

Pension benefits

 

 

(280)

 

 

(235)

 

 

(224)

 

 

(230)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

1,147

 

 

1,125

 

 

319

 

 

349

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

866

 

$

887

 

$

121

 

$

132

 

 

The following changes in plan assets and benefit obligations were recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2015 and 2014 as follows (amounts are pretax):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2015

    

2014

 

Current year actuarial (gain) loss

 

$

95

 

$

285

 

$

15

 

$

(23)

 

Amortization of actuarial loss

 

 

(74)

 

 

(68)

 

 

(15)

 

 

(20)

 

Amortization of prior service credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Curtailment and plan amendment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Settlement

 

 

 

 

 

(30)

 

 

 

 

 

(64)

 

 

 

 

21

 

 

187

 

 

 —

 

 

(83)

 

Translation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(31)

 

 

(32)

 

 

 

$

21

 

$

187

 

$

(31)

 

$

(115)

 

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $3,306 million and $3,627 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The components of the net pension expense for the year are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Service cost

    

$

24

    

$

22

    

$

27

    

$

15

    

$

23

    

$

33

 

Interest cost

 

 

96

 

 

105

 

 

106

 

 

44

 

 

69

 

 

72

 

Expected asset return

 

 

(170)

 

 

(176)

 

 

(183)

 

 

(67)

 

 

(86)

 

 

(91)

 

Amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

 

74

 

 

68

 

 

110

 

 

15

 

 

18

 

 

28

 

Prior service credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

Net amortization

 

 

74

 

 

68

 

 

110

 

 

15

 

 

18

 

 

27

 

Net expense

 

$

24

 

$

19

 

$

60

 

$

7

 

$

24

 

$

41

 

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Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

In 2014, the Company amended its salary pension plan in North America to freeze future pension benefits effective January 1, 2016. This action required an obligation remeasurement for the curtailment of benefits, which resulted in a reduction of the Company’s pension expense.

Also in 2014, the Company settled a portion of the U.S. Salary Pension Plan pension obligation, which resulted in a settlement charge of $30 million and, in 2013, $8 million of special termination benefits were recorded in discontinued operations. On October 1, 2014, the Company settled the liability associated with its pension plan in the Netherlands, resulting in a settlement charge of approximately $35 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. Non-U.S. pension expense excludes $3 million and $6 million of pension settlement costs that were recorded in restructuring expense in 2014 and 2013, respectively. The table above excludes these charges.

Amounts that are expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net pension expense during 2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

U.S.

    

Non-U.S.

 

Amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

$

62

 

$

13

 

Prior service cost

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

Net amortization

 

$

63

 

$

13

 

 

The following information is for plans with projected and accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets at year end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projected Benefit Obligation Exceeds 

 

Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeds

 

 

 

the Fair Value of Plan Assets

 

the Fair Value of Plan Assets

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

    

2015

 

2014

    

2015

 

2014

    

2015

 

2014

    

2015

 

2014

 

Projected benefit obligations

 

$

2,190

 

$

2,428

 

$

876

 

$

1,049

 

$

2,190

 

$

2,428

 

$

876

 

$

1,049

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

 

 

2,160

 

 

2,392

 

 

850

 

 

1,023

 

 

2,160

 

 

2,392

 

 

850

 

 

1,023

 

Fair value of plan assets

 

 

1,909

 

 

2,190

 

 

645

 

 

810

 

 

1,909

 

 

2,190

 

 

645

 

 

810

 

 

The weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2015

    

2014

 

Discount rate

 

4.43

%  

4.05

%  

3.82

%  

3.65

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

2.97

%  

2.96

%  

2.84

%  

2.89

%

 

The weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension costs are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Discount rate

    

4.05

%  

4.81

%  

4.11

%  

3.65

%  

4.14

%  

3.89

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

2.96

%  

2.97

%  

2.97

%  

2.89

%  

3.31

%  

3.08

%

Expected long-term rate of return on assets

 

8.00

%  

8.00

%  

8.00

%  

7.21

%  

7.23

%  

6.34

%

Future benefits are assumed to increase in a manner consistent with past experience of the plans, which, to the extent benefits are based on compensation, includes assumed salary increases as presented above. 

For 2015, the Company’s weighted average expected long-term rate of return on assets was 8.0% for the U.S. plans and 7.21% for the non-U.S. plans.  In developing this assumption, the Company evaluated input from its third party pension plan asset consultants, including their review of asset class return expectations and long-term inflation assumptions.  The Company also considered its historical 10-year average return (through December 31, 2014), which was in line with the expected long-term rate of return assumption for 2015.

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It is the Company’s policy to invest pension plan assets in a diversified portfolio consisting of an array of asset classes within established target asset allocation ranges.  The investment risk of the assets is limited by appropriate diversification both within and between asset classes.  The assets for the U.S. plans are maintained in a group trust.  The U.S. plans hold no individual assets other than the investment in the group trust.  The assets of the group trust and the Company’s non-U.S. plans are primarily invested in a broad mix of domestic and international equities, domestic and international bonds, and real estate, subject to the target asset allocation ranges.  The assets are managed with a view to ensuring that sufficient liquidity will be available to meet expected cash flow requirements.

The investment valuation policy of the Company is to value investments at fair value.  All investments are valued at their respective net asset values. Equity securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last reported sales price on their principal exchange on valuation date or official close for certain markets.  Fixed income investments are valued by an independent pricing service.  Investments in registered investment companies or collective pooled funds are valued at their respective net asset values.  Short-term investments are stated at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.  The fair value of real estate is determined by periodic appraisals.

The Company’s U.S. pension plan assets held in the group trust are classified as Level 2 assets in the fair value hierarchy. The total U.S. plan assets amounted to $1,909 million and $2,190 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. In 2015, the U.S. plan assets consisted of approximately 62% equity securities, 30% debt securities, and 8% real estate. The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s non-U.S. pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

Target

 

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Allocation

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

30

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

14

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities

 

 

278

 

 

176

 

 

 

 

 

343

 

 

200

 

 

 

 

45

-

55

%  

Debt securities

 

 

329

 

 

111

 

 

 

 

 

364

 

 

119

 

 

2

 

40

-

50

%  

Real estate

 

 

 

 

 

53

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

3

 

0

-

10

%  

Other

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

0

-

10

%  

Total assets at fair value

 

$

637

 

$

364

 

$

11

 

$

721

 

$

368

 

$

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s pension plan assets recorded at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Beginning balance

 

$

5

 

$

8

 

Net increase (decrease)

 

 

6

 

 

(3)

 

Ending balance

 

$

11

 

$

5

 

The net increase (decrease) in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 pension plan assets is primarily due to purchases and sales of unlisted real estate funds.  The change in the fair value of Level 3 pension plan assets due to actual return on those assets was immaterial in 2015.

In order to maintain minimum funding requirements, the Company is required to make contributions to its defined benefit pension plans of $25 million in 2016.

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The following estimated future benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid in the years indicated:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year(s)

    

U.S.

    

Non-U.S.

2016

 

$

171

 

$

59

2017

 

 

175

 

 

55

2018

 

 

163

 

 

56

2019

 

 

162

 

 

58

2020

 

 

160

 

 

60

2021-2025

 

 

744

 

 

331

The Company also sponsors several defined contribution plans for all salaried and hourly U.S. employees, and employees in Canada, the U.K., The Netherlands and Australia. Participation is voluntary and participants’ contributions are based on their compensation. The Company matches contributions of participants, up to various limits, in substantially all plans.  Company contributions to these plans amounted to $29 million in 2015, $19 million in 2014, and $16 million in 2013.

Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions

The Company provides retiree health care and life insurance benefits covering certain U.S. salaried and hourly employees, and substantially all employees in Canada.  Benefits provided by the Company for hourly retirees are determined by collective bargaining.  Employees are generally eligible for benefits upon retirement and completion of a specified number of years of creditable service.  The Company uses a December 31 measurement date to measure its postretirement benefit obligations.

The changes in the postretirement benefit obligations for the year are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2015

    

2014

 

Obligations at beginning of year

 

$

111

 

$

111

 

$

81

 

$

90

 

Change in benefit obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

Interest cost

 

 

4

 

 

5

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

Actuarial (gain) loss, including the effect of changing discount rates

 

 

(10)

 

 

7

 

 

(1)

 

 

(2)

 

Benefit payments

 

 

(8)

 

 

(12)

 

 

(3)

 

 

(3)

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13)

 

 

(7)

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

 

Net change in benefit obligations

 

 

(14)

 

 

 —

 

 

(13)

 

 

(9)

 

Obligations at end of year

 

$

97

 

$

111

 

$

68

 

$

81

 

 

The funded status of the postretirement benefit plans at year end is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2015

    

2014

 

Postretirement benefit obligations

 

$

(97)

 

$

(111)

 

$

(68)

 

$

(81)

 

Items not yet recognized in net postretirement benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

 

23

 

 

35

 

 

(3)

 

 

(3)

 

Prior service credit

 

 

(38)

 

 

(46)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(15)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(3)

 

 

(3)

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

(112)

 

$

(122)

 

$

(71)

 

$

(84)

 

 

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The net amount recognized is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2015

    

2014

 

Current nonpension postretirement benefit, included with Other accrued liabilities

 

$

(8)

 

$

(11)

 

$

(2)

 

$

(3)

 

Nonpension postretirement benefits

 

 

(89)

 

 

(100)

 

 

(66)

 

 

(78)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(15)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(3)

 

 

(3)

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

(112)

 

$

(122)

 

$

(71)

 

$

(84)

 

 

The following changes in benefit obligations were recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2015 and 2014 as follows (amounts are pretax):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2015

    

2014

 

Current year actuarial (gain) loss

 

$

(10)

 

$

7

 

$

 —

 

$

(2)

 

Amortization of actuarial loss

 

 

(2)

 

 

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of prior service credit

 

 

8

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

$

(4)

 

$

13

 

$

 —

 

$

(1)

 

 

The components of the net postretirement benefit cost for the year are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Service cost

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

1

 

$

1

 

$

1

 

$

1

 

Interest cost

 

 

4

 

 

5

 

 

5

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

Curtailment gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

 

2

 

 

2

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior service credit

 

 

(8)

 

 

(8)

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net amortization

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

 

 

(4)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net postretirement benefit (income) cost

 

$

(2)

 

$

(1)

 

$

(3)

 

$

4

 

$

5

 

$

5

 

 

Amounts that are expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net postretirement benefit cost during 2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

U.S.

    

Non-U.S.

 

Amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

$

2

 

$

 —

 

Prior service credit

 

 

(8)

 

 

 

 

Net amortization

 

$

(6)

 

$

 —

 

 

Amortization included in net postretirement benefit cost is based on the average remaining service of employees. The weighted average discount rates used to determine the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and net postretirement benefit cost are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation

 

4.35

%  

4.00

%  

4.63

%  

3.80

%  

3.75

%  

4.47

%  

Net postretirement benefit cost

 

3.99

%  

4.63

%  

4.04

%  

3.75

%  

4.47

%  

3.89

%  

 

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Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

The weighted average assumed health care cost trend rates at December 31 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2015

    

2014

 

Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year

 

6.60

%  

7.00

%  

5.00

%  

5.00

%  

Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate)

 

5.00

%  

5.00

%  

5.00

%  

5.00

%  

Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate

 

2024

 

2024

 

2015

 

2014

 

 

Assumed health care cost trend rates affect the amounts reported for the postretirement benefit plans.  A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

 

1-Percentage-Point

 

1-Percentage-Point

 

 

    

Increase

    

Decrease

    

Increase

    

Decrease

 

Effect on total of service and interest cost

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

1

 

$

(1)

 

Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligations

 

 

4

 

 

(3)

 

 

11

 

 

(9)

 

Amortization included in net postretirement benefit cost is based on the average remaining service of employees.

The following estimated future benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid in the years indicated:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year(s)

    

U.S.

    

Non-U.S.

 

2016

 

$

8

 

$

3

 

2017

 

 

8

 

 

3

 

2018

 

 

8

 

 

3

 

2019

 

 

8

 

 

3

 

2020

 

 

8

 

 

3

 

2021  -  2025

 

 

33

 

 

16

 

Other U.S. hourly retirees receive health and life insurance benefits from a multi-employer trust established by collective bargaining.  Payments to the trust as required by the bargaining agreements are based upon specified amounts per hour worked and were $6 million in 2015, $6 million in 2014 and $6 million in 2013.  Postretirement health and life benefits for retirees of foreign subsidiaries are generally provided through the national health care programs of the countries in which the subsidiaries are located.

 

10. Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes was calculated based on the following components of earnings (loss) before income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

    

2014

 

2013

 

Continuing operations

    

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

 

U.S.

 

$

 —

 

$

36

 

$

219

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

268

 

 

271

 

 

249

 

 

 

$

268

 

$

307

 

$

468

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

 

 

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Discontinued operations

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

U.S.

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

(8)

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

(4)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(10)

 

 

 

$

(4)

 

$

(23)

 

$

(18)

 

 

The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

2013

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

$

9

 

$

7

 

$

7

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

85

 

 

103

 

 

116

 

 

 

 

94

 

 

110

 

 

123

 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

 

10

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

2

 

 

(18)

 

 

(3)

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

(18)

 

 

(3)

 

Total:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

 

19

 

 

7

 

 

7

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

87

 

 

85

 

 

113

 

Total for continuing operations

 

 

106

 

 

92

 

 

120

 

Total for discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 

$

106

 

$

92

 

$

120

 

 

A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes based on the statutory U.S. Federal tax rate of 35% to the provision for income taxes is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

 

Tax provision on pretax earnings from continuing operations at statutory U.S. Federal tax rate

 

$

94

 

$

107

 

$

164

 

Increase (decrease) in provision for income taxes due to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-U.S. tax rates

 

 

(12)

 

 

(22)

 

 

(18)

 

Changes in valuation allowance

 

 

1

 

 

(2)

 

 

(47)

 

Withholding tax, net

 

 

18

 

 

18

 

 

22

 

Non-deductible acquisition costs

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. tax on intercompany dividends and interest

 

 

16

 

 

1

 

 

3

 

Tax exempt income

 

 

(3)

 

 

(5)

 

 

(6)

 

Tax law changes

 

 

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

Tax credit

 

 

(13)

 

 

(3)

 

 

(2)

 

Other items

 

 

2

 

 

(2)

 

 

(2)

 

Provision for income taxes

 

$

106

 

$

92

 

$

120

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

Deferred income taxes reflect: (1) the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes; and (2) carryovers and credits for income tax purposes.

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Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

 

 

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued postretirement benefits

 

$

51

 

$

58

 

Asbestos-related liabilities

 

 

286

 

 

329

 

Foreign tax credit

 

 

389

 

 

376

 

Operating and capital loss carryovers

 

 

435

 

 

464

 

Other credit carryovers

 

 

38

 

 

37

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

82

 

 

85

 

Pension liability

 

 

128

 

 

117

 

Other

 

 

63

 

 

80

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

1,472

 

 

1,546

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

128

 

 

127

 

Intangibles and deferred software

 

 

131

 

 

34

 

Other

 

 

25

 

 

41

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

284

 

 

202

 

Valuation allowance

 

 

(1,135)

 

 

(1,223)

 

Net deferred taxes

 

$

53

 

$

121

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

Deferred taxes are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

Prepaid expenses

 

$

 —

 

$

39

 

Other assets

 

 

177

 

 

203

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

(124)

 

 

(121)

 

Net deferred taxes

 

$

53

 

$

121

 

The Company reviews the likelihood that it will realize the benefit of its deferred tax assets and therefore the need for valuation allowances on a quarterly basis, or whenever events indicate that a review is required.  In determining the requirement for a valuation allowance, the historical and projected financial results of the legal entity or consolidated group recording the net deferred tax asset is considered, along with other positive and negative evidence.

At December 31, 2015, before valuation allowance, the Company had unused foreign tax credits of $389 million expiring in 2017 through 2025, research tax credits of $14 million expiring from 2019 to 2035, and alternative minimum tax credits of $23 million which do not expire and which will be available to offset future U.S. Federal income tax.  Approximately $145 million of the deferred tax assets related to operating and capital loss carryforwards can be carried over indefinitely, with the remaining $290 million expiring between 2016 and 2036.

In certain jurisdictions, the Company’s analysis indicates that it has cumulative losses in recent years. This is considered significant negative evidence which is objective and verifiable and, therefore, difficult to overcome. However, the cumulative loss position is not solely determinative and, accordingly, the Company considers all other available positive and negative evidence in its analysis. Based on its analysis, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance for the portion of deferred tax assets where based on the weight of available evidence it is unlikely to realize those deferred tax assets.

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At December 31, 2015, the Company’s equity in the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries for which income taxes had not been provided approximated $2.5 billion.  The Company intends to reinvest these earnings indefinitely in the non-U.S. operations and has not distributed any of these earnings to the U.S. in 2015, 2014 or 2013.  It is not practicable to estimate the U.S. and foreign tax which would be payable should these earnings be distributed.  Deferred taxes are provided for earnings of non-U.S. jurisdictions when the Company plans to remit those earnings.

The Company has recognized tax benefits as a result of incentives in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions which expire in 2016.

The Company records a liability for unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions. The Company accrues interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits as a component of its income tax expense.  The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s total gross unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Balance at January 1

 

$

77

 

$

100

 

$

97

 

Additions and reductions for tax positions of prior years

 

 

1

 

 

(13)

 

 

(3)

 

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

 

 

10

 

 

10

 

 

9

 

Reductions due to the lapse of the applicable statute of limitations

 

 

(5)

 

 

(8)

 

 

(2)

 

Reductions due to settlements

 

 

(1)

 

 

(1)

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(8)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(1)

 

Balance at December 31

 

$

74

 

$

77

 

$

100

 

Unrecognized tax benefits, which if recognized, would impact the Company’s effective income tax rate

 

$

67

 

$

70

 

$

92

 

Accrued interest and penalties at December 31

 

$

25

 

$

29

 

$

35

 

Interest and penalties included in tax expense for the years ended December 31

 

$

(1)

 

$

(2)

 

$

1

 

Based upon the outcome of tax examinations, judicial proceedings, or expiration of statute of limitations, it is reasonably possible that the ultimate resolution of these unrecognized tax benefits may result in a payment that is materially different from the current estimate of the tax liabilities. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the estimated liability could decrease up to $47 million within the next 12 months. This is primarily the result of audit settlements or statute expirations in several taxing jurisdictions.

The Company is currently under examination in various tax jurisdictions in which it operates, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Indonesia, and Italy. The years under examination range from 2004 through 2013. The Company believes that there are no jurisdictions in which the outcome of unresolved issues or claims is likely to be material to the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows. The Company further believes that adequate provisions for all income tax uncertainties have been made.   During 2015, the Company concluded income tax audits in several jurisdictions, including Argentina, Germany, Italy, Peru and Poland.

 

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11.  Debt

The following table summarizes the long-term debt of the Company at December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Secured Credit Agreement:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving Loans

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Term Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term Loan A

 

 

1,546

 

 

 

 

Term Loan A (€279 million at December 31, 2015)

 

 

301

 

 

 

 

Term Loan B

 

 

563

 

 

 

 

Previous Secured Credit Agreement:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term Loan B (USD tranche)

 

 

 

 

 

404

 

Term Loan C (CAD tranche)

 

 

 

 

 

70

 

Term Loan D (EUR tranche)

 

 

 

 

 

103

 

Senior Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.00%, Exchangeable, due 2015

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

7.375%, due 2016

 

 

 

 

 

594

 

6.75%, due 2020 (€500 million)

 

 

542

 

 

603

 

4.875%, due 2021 (€330 million)

 

 

357

 

 

397

 

5.00%, due 2022

 

 

494

 

 

493

 

5.875%, due 2023

 

 

680

 

 

 

 

5.375%, due 2025

 

 

296

 

 

295

 

6.375%, due 2025

 

 

293

 

 

 

 

Senior Debentures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.80%, due 2018

 

 

250

 

 

249

 

Capital Leases

 

 

62

 

 

63

 

Other

 

 

29

 

 

29

 

Total long-term debt

 

 

5,413

 

 

3,318

 

Less amounts due within one year

 

 

68

 

 

361

 

Long-term debt

 

$

5,345

 

$

2,957

 

On April 22, 2015, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries entered into a new Senior Secured Credit Facility (the “Agreement”), which amended and restated the previous credit agreement (the “Previous Agreement”).  The proceeds from the Agreement were used to repay all outstanding amounts under the Previous Agreement and the 7.375% senior notes due 2016. The Company recorded $42 million of additional interest charges for note repurchase premiums and the related write-off of unamortized finance fees in 2015.   

In connection with the closing of the Vitro Acquisition on September 1, 2015 (see Note 19), the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 (“Amendment No. 2”) to the Agreement, which provided for additional incremental availability under the incremental dollar cap in the Agreement of up to $1,250 million.  In addition, in connection with the closing of the Vitro Acquisition, on September 1, 2015, the Company entered into the First Incremental Amendment to the Agreement (the “Incremental Amendment”) pursuant to which the Company incurred $1,250 million of senior secured incremental term loan facilities, comprised of (i) a $675 million term loan A facility (the “incremental term loan A facility”) on substantially the same terms and conditions (including as to maturity) as the term loan A facility in the Agreement and (ii) a $575 million term loan B facility (the “incremental term loan B facility”) maturing seven years after the closing of the Vitro Acquisition using its incremental capacity under the Agreement.

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At December 31, 2015, the Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 2 and the Incremental Amendment (the “Amended Agreement”), includes a $300 million revolving credit facility, a $600 million multicurrency revolving credit facility, a $1,575 million term loan A facility ($1,546 million net of debt issuance costs), and a €279 million term loan A facility ($301 million net of debt issuance costs), each of which has a final maturity date of April 22, 2020.  The Amended Agreement also includes a $575 million term loan B facility ($563 million net of debt issuance costs) with a final maturity date of September 1, 2022.  At December 31, 2015, the Company had unused credit of $872 million available under the Amended Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings outstanding under the Amended Agreement at December 31, 2015 was 2.37%.

The Amended Agreement contains various covenants that restrict, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, the ability of the Company to incur certain liens, make certain investments, become liable under contingent obligations in certain defined instances only, make restricted payments, make certain asset sales within guidelines and limits, engage in certain affiliate transactions, participate in sale and leaseback financing arrangements, alter its fundamental business, and amend certain subordinated debt obligations.

The Amended Agreement also contains one financial maintenance covenant, a Total Leverage Ratio, that requires the Company as of the last day of a fiscal quarter not to exceed a ratio of 4.0x calculated by dividing consolidated total debt, less cash and cash equivalents, by consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the Amended Agreement.  The maximum Total Leverage Ratio is subject to an increase of 0.5x for the four fiscal quarters commencing on and following the consummation of certain qualifying acquisitions as defined in the Amended Agreement.  In connection with the Vitro Acquisition on September 1, 2015, the Company elected to increase such maximum Total Leverage Ratio to 4.5x for the four fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2016. The Total Leverage Ratio could restrict the ability of the Company to undertake additional financing or acquisitions to the extent that such financing or acquisitions would cause the Total Leverage Ratio to exceed the specified maximum.

On February 3, 2016, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 (“Amendment No. 4”) to the Amended Agreement, which provided for an increase in the maximum Total Leverage Ratio for purposes of the financial covenant in the Amended Agreement to 5.0x for the fiscal quarters ending March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016, 4.50x for the fiscal quarters ending December 31, 2016, March 31, 2017, June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2017, and stepping back down to 4.0x for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2017 and each fiscal quarter ending thereafter.

Failure to comply with these covenants and restrictions could result in an event of default under the Amended Agreement as amended by Amendment No. 4.  In such an event, the Company could not request borrowings under the revolving facility, and all amounts outstanding under the Amended Agreement, together with accrued interest, could then be declared immediately due and payable.  If an event of default occurs under the Amended Agreement as amended by Amendment No. 4 and the lenders cause all of the outstanding debt obligations under the Amended Agreement to become due and payable, this would result in a default under a number of other outstanding debt securities and could lead to an acceleration of obligations related to these debt securities.  As of December 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and restrictions in the Amended Agreement.  In addition, the Company believes that it will remain in compliance and that its ability to borrow funds under the Amended Agreement as amended by Amendment No. 4 will not be adversely affected by the covenants and restrictions.

The interest rates on borrowings under the Amended Agreement are, at the Company’s option, the Base Rate or the Eurocurrency Rate, as defined in the Amended Agreement, plus an applicable margin.  The applicable margin for the term loan A facility and the revolving credit facility is linked to the Company’s Total Leverage Ratio and ranges from 1.25% to 1.75% for Eurocurrency Rate loans and from 0.25% to 0.75% for Base Rate loans.  In addition, a facility fee is payable on the revolving credit facility commitments ranging from 0.20% to 0.30% per annum linked to the Total Leverage Ratio.  The applicable margin for the term loan B facility is 2.75% for Eurocurrency Rate loans and 1.75% for Base Rate loans. The incremental term loan B facility is subject to a LIBOR floor of 0.75%.

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Borrowings under the Amended Agreement are secured by substantially all of the assets, excluding real estate and certain other excluded assets, of certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and certain foreign subsidiaries.  Borrowings are also secured by a pledge of intercompany debt and equity investments in certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and, in the case of foreign borrowings, of stock of certain foreign subsidiaries.  All borrowings under the Amended Agreement are guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company for the term of the Amended Agreement.

Also, in connection with the Vitro Acquisition, during August 2015, the Company issued senior notes with a face value of $700 million that bear interest at 5.875% and are due August 15, 2023 (the “Senior Notes due 2023”) and senior notes with a face value of $300 million that bear interest at 6.375% and are due August 15, 2025 (together with the Senior Notes due 2023, the “2015 Senior Notes”).  The 2015 Senior Notes were issued via a private placement and are guaranteed by certain of the Company‘s domestic subsidiaries.  The net proceeds from the 2015 Senior Notes, after deducting the debt discount and debt issuance costs, totaled approximately $972 million and were used to finance, in part, the Vitro Acquisition.

During December 2014, the Company issued senior notes with a face value of $500 million that bear interest at 5.00% and are due January 15, 2022 (the “Senior Notes due 2022”).  The Company also issued senior notes with a face value of $300 million that bear interest at 5.375% and are due January 15, 2025 (together with the Senior Notes due 2022, the “2014 Senior Notes”).  The 2014 Senior Notes were issued via a private placement and are guaranteed by certain of the Company‘s domestic subsidiaries.  The net proceeds from the 2014 Senior Notes, after deducting debt issuance costs, totaled approximately $790 million and were used to purchase in a tender offer $611 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.00% 2015 Exchangeable Senior Notes.  The remaining balance of the Exchangeable Senior Notes was repaid in the second quarter of 2015.

The Company has a €185 million European accounts receivable securitization program, which extends through September 2016, subject to periodic renewal of backup credit lines.

Information related to the Company’s accounts receivable securitization program as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Balance (included in short-term loans)

 

$

158

 

$

122

 

Weighted average interest rate

 

 

1.21

%  

 

1.41

%

The carrying amounts reported for the accounts receivable securitization program, and certain long-term debt obligations subject to frequently redetermined interest rates, approximate fair value.  Fair values for the Company’s significant fixed rate debt obligations are based on published market quotations, and are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

Annual maturities for all of the Company’s long-term debt through 2020 are as follows:  2016, $68 million; 2017, $84 million; 2018, $358 million; 2019, $108 million; and 2020, $2,100 million.

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Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

Fair values at December 31, 2015, of the Company’s significant fixed rate debt obligations are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal

 

Indicated

 

 

 

 

    

Amount

    

Market Price

    

Fair Value

 

Senior Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.75%, due 2020 (€500 million)

 

$

547

 

$

116.75

 

$

639

 

4.875%, due 2021 (€330 million)

 

 

361

 

 

109.19

 

 

394

 

5.00%, due 2022

 

 

500

 

 

98.25

 

 

491

 

5.875%, due 2023

 

 

700

 

 

101.00

 

 

707

 

5.375%, due 2025

 

 

300

 

 

101.50

 

 

305

 

6.375%, due 2025

 

 

300

 

 

97.50

 

 

293

 

Senior Debentures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.80%, due 2018

 

 

250

 

 

110.90

 

 

277

 

 

 

12.  Contingencies

Asbestos

The Company is a defendant in numerous lawsuits alleging bodily injury and death as a result of exposure to asbestos.  From 1948 to 1958, one of the Company's former business units commercially produced and sold approximately $40 million of a high-temperature, calcium-silicate based pipe and block insulation material containing asbestos.  The Company sold its insulation business unit at the end of April 1958.  The typical asbestos personal injury lawsuit alleges various theories of liability, including negligence, gross negligence and strict liability and seeks compensatory and, in some cases, punitive damages in various amounts (herein referred to as "asbestos claims").

The following table shows the approximate number of plaintiffs and claimants who had asbestos claims pending against the Company at the beginning of each listed year, the number of claims disposed of during that year, the year’s filings and the claims pending at the end of each listed year (eliminating duplicate filings):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Pending at beginning of year

 

2,260

 

2,620

 

2,610

 

Disposed

 

1,460

 

1,830

 

1,700

 

Filed

 

1,280

 

1,470

 

1,710

 

Pending at end of year

 

2,080

 

2,260

 

2,620

 

Based on an analysis of the lawsuits pending as of December 31, 2015, approximately 82% of plaintiffs either do not specify the monetary damages sought, or in the case of court filings, claim an amount sufficient to invoke the jurisdictional minimum of the trial court.  Approximately 11% of plaintiffs specifically plead damages above the jurisdictional minimum up to, and including, $15 million or less, and 7% of plaintiffs specifically plead damages greater than $15 million but less than or equal to $100 million. 

As indicated by the foregoing summary, current pleading practice permits considerable variation in the assertion of monetary damages.  The Company’s experience resolving hundreds of thousands of asbestos claims and lawsuits over an extended period demonstrates that the monetary relief alleged in a complaint bears little relevance to a claim’s merits or disposition value.  Rather, the amount potentially recoverable is determined by such factors as the type and severity of the plaintiff’s asbestos disease, the plaintiff’s medical history and exposure to other disease-causing agents, the product identification evidence against the Company and other co-defendants, the defenses available to the Company and other co-defendants, the specific jurisdiction in which the claim is made, and the plaintiff’s firm representing the claimant.

In addition to the pending claims set forth above, the Company has claims-handling agreements in place with many plaintiffs’ counsel throughout the country.  These agreements require evaluation and negotiation regarding whether particular claimants qualify under the criteria established by such agreements. The criteria for such claims include

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verification of a compensable illness and a reasonable probability of exposure to a product manufactured by the Company's former business unit during its manufacturing period ending in 1958. 

The Company has also been a defendant in other asbestos-related lawsuits or claims involving maritime workers, medical monitoring claimants, co-defendants and property damage claimants.  Based upon its past experience, the Company believes that these categories of lawsuits and claims will not involve any material liability and they are not included in the above description of pending matters or in the following description of disposed matters.

Since receiving its first asbestos claim, the Company as of December 31, 2015, has disposed of the asbestos claims of approximately 396,000 plaintiffs and claimants at an average indemnity payment per claim of approximately $9,200. The Company’s asbestos indemnity payments have varied on a per claim basis, and are expected to continue to vary considerably over time.  Asbestos-related cash payments for 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $138 million, $148 million, and $158 million, respectively.  The Company’s cash payments per claim disposed (inclusive of legal costs) were approximately $95,000, $81,000 and $93,000 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

As discussed above, the Company’s objective is to achieve, where possible, resolution of asbestos claims pursuant to claims-handling agreements.  Failure of claimants to meet certain medical and product exposure criteria in the Company’s administrative claims handling agreements has generally reduced the number of claims that would otherwise have been received by the Company in the tort system. In addition, certain court orders and legislative acts have reduced or eliminated the number of claims that the Company otherwise would have received by the Company in the tort system.  These developments generally have had the effect of increasing the Company’s per-claim average indemnity payment over time. 

Beginning with the initial liability of $975 million established in 1993, the Company has accrued a total of approximately $4.9 billion through 2015, before insurance recoveries, for its asbestos-related liability.  The Company’s estimates of its liability have been significantly affected by, among other factors, the volatility of asbestos-related litigation in the United States, the significant number of co-defendants that have filed for bankruptcy, the inherent uncertainty of future disease incidence and claiming patterns against the Company, the significant expansion of the defendants that are now sued in this litigation, and the continuing changes in the extent to which these defendants participate in the resolution of cases in which the Company is also a defendant.

The Company continues to monitor trends that may affect its ultimate liability and analyze the developments and variables likely to affect the resolution of pending and future asbestos claims against the Company.  The material components of the Company’s accrued liability are determined by the Company in connection with its annual comprehensive legal review and consist of the following estimates, to the extent it is probable that such liabilities have been incurred and can be reasonably estimated: (i) the liability for asbestos claims already asserted against the Company; (ii) the liability for asbestos claims not yet asserted against the Company; and (iii) the legal defense costs estimated to be incurred in connection with the claims already asserted and those claims the Company believes will be asserted.

As noted above, the Company conducts a comprehensive legal review of its asbestos-related liabilities and costs annually in connection with finalizing and reporting its annual results of operations, unless significant changes in trends or new developments warrant an earlier review.  As part of its annual comprehensive legal review, the Company provides historical claims filing data to a third party with expertise in determining the impact of disease incidence and mortality on future filing trends to develop information to assist the Company in estimating the total number of future claims to be filed.  The Company uses this estimate of total future claims, along with an estimation of disposition costs and related legal costs as inputs to develop its best estimate of probable liability. If the results of the annual comprehensive legal review indicate that the existing amount of the accrued liability is lower (higher) than its reasonably estimable asbestos-related costs, then the Company will record an appropriate charge (credit) to the Company’s results of operations to increase (decrease) the accrued liability.

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The significant assumptions underlying the material components of the Company’s accrual are:

a)

settlements will continue to be limited almost exclusively to claimants who were exposed to the Company’s asbestos‑containing insulation prior to its exit from that business in 1958;

b)

claims will continue to be resolved primarily under the Company’s administrative claims agreements or on terms comparable to those set forth in those agreements;

c)

the incidence of serious asbestos‑related disease cases and claiming patterns against the Company for such cases do not change materially;

d)

the Company is substantially able to defend itself successfully at trial and on appeal;

e)

the number and timing of additional co‑defendant bankruptcies do not change significantly the assets available to participate in the resolution of cases in which the Company is a defendant; and

f)

co‑defendants with substantial resources and assets continue to participate significantly in the resolution of future asbestos lawsuits and claims.

As described in Note 1, the Company revised its method for estimating its asbestos-related liabilities in connection with finalizing and reporting its restated results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 and concluded that an accrual in the amount of $817 million and $939 million, respectively, was required. These amounts have not been discounted for the time value of money. The application of the revised method also resulted in charges of $16 million, $46 million and $12 million for the years ending December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The Company believes it is reasonably possible that it will incur a loss for its asbestos-related liabilities in excess of the amount currently recognized, which is $817 million as of December 31, 2015.  The Company estimates that reasonably possible losses could be as high as $950 million.  This estimate of additional reasonably possible loss reflects a legal judgment about the number and cost of potential future claims and legal costs. The Company believes this estimate is consistent with the level of variability it has experienced when comparing actual results to recent near-term projections. However, it is also possible that the ultimate asbestos-related liability could be above this estimate.

The Company expects a significant majority of the total number of claims to be received in the next ten years.  This timeframe appropriately reflects the mortality of current and expected claimants in light of the Company’s sale of its insulation business unit in 1958.

As noted above, the Company’s asbestos-related liability is based on a projection of new claims that will eventually be filed against the Company and the estimated average disposition cost of these claims and related legal costs. Changes in the significant assumptions noted above have the potential to impact these key factors, which are critical to the estimation of the Company’s asbestos-related liability significantly. 

Other Matters

The Company conducted an internal investigation into conduct in certain of its overseas operations that may have violated the anti-bribery provisions of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”), the FCPA’s books and records and internal controls provisions, the Company’s own internal policies, and various local laws. In October 2012, the Company voluntarily disclosed these matters to the U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

On July 18, 2013, the Company received a letter from the DOJ indicating that it presently did not intend to take any enforcement action and is closing its inquiry into the matter.

As disclosed in previous periods, the Company is presently unable to predict the duration, scope or result of an investigation by the SEC, if any, or whether the SEC will commence any legal action.  The SEC has a broad range of civil sanctions under the FCPA and other laws and regulations including, but not limited to, injunctive relief,

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disgorgement, penalties, and modifications to business practices.  The Company could also be subject to investigation and sanctions outside the United States.  While the Company is currently unable to quantify the impact of any potential sanctions or remedial measures, it does not expect such actions will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity, results of operations or financial condition.

Other litigation is pending against the Company, in many cases involving ordinary and routine claims incidental to the business of the Company and in others presenting allegations that are non-routine and involve compensatory, punitive or treble damage claims as well as other types of relief.  The Company records a liability for such matters when it is both probable that the liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated.  Recorded amounts are reviewed and adjusted to reflect changes in the factors upon which the estimates are based, including additional information, negotiations, settlements and other events.

 

13.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of comprehensive income are: (a) net earnings; (b) change in fair value of certain derivative instruments; (c) pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments; and (d) foreign currency translation adjustments.  The net effect of exchange rate fluctuations generally reflects changes in the relative strength of the U.S. dollar against major foreign currencies between the beginning and end of the year.

The following table lists the beginning balance, annual activity and ending balance of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Accumulated

 

 

 

Net Effect of

 

Change in Certain

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

Exchange Rate

 

Derivative

 

Employee

 

Comprehensive

 

 

    

Fluctuations

   

Instruments

   

Benefit Plans

   

Income (Loss)

  

Balance on January 1, 2014

 

$

229

 

$

(12)

 

$

(1,338)

 

$

(1,121)

 

Change before reclassifications

 

 

(284)

 

 

3

 

 

(140)

 

 

(421)

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

(a)  

 

92

(b)  

 

90

 

Translation effect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32)

 

 

(32)

 

Tax effect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10)

 

 

(10)

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company

 

 

(284)

 

 

1

 

 

(90)

 

 

(373)

 

Balance on December 31, 2014

 

 

(55)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(1,428)

 

 

(1,494)

 

Change before reclassifications

 

 

(513)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(58)

 

 

(575)

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

(a)  

 

83

(b)  

 

82

 

Translation effect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(31)

 

 

(31)

 

Tax effect

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

 

2

 

 

1

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company

 

 

(513)

 

 

(6)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(523)

 

Balance on December 31, 2015

 

$

(568)

 

$

(17)

 

$

(1,432)

 

$

(2,017)

 


(a)

Amount is included in Cost of goods sold on the Consolidated Results of Operations (see Note 7 for additional information).

(b)

Amount is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost and net postretirement benefit cost (see Note 9 for additional information).

 

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14.  Stock Options and Other Stock Based Compensation

The Company has various nonqualified plans approved by share owners under which it has granted stock options, restricted shares and performance vested restricted share units. At December 31, 2015, there were 8,892,000 shares available for grants under these plans.  Total compensation cost for all grants of shares and units under these plans was $15 million, $21 million and $11 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Stock Options

In general, subject to change in control, options become exercisable 25% per year beginning on the first anniversary of grant. No options may be exercised in whole or in part during the first year after the date granted.  In general, options expire following termination of employment or the seventh anniversary of the option grant. The fair value of options is amortized over the vesting periods which range from one to four years.

Stock option information at December 31, 2015 and for the year then ended is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

Weighted

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

Exercise

 

Contractual

 

Aggregate

 

 

 

Shares

 

Price

 

Term

 

Intrinsic

 

 

 

(thousands)

 

(per share)

 

(years)

 

Value

 

Options outstanding at January 1, 2015

 

2,421

 

$

26.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

688

 

 

23.61

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(56)

 

 

13.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited or expired

 

(432)

 

 

42.84

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options outstanding at  December 31, 2015

 

2,621

 

 

23.64

 

3.3

 

$

4

 

Options vested or expected to vest at  December 31, 2015

 

2,566

 

$

23.60

 

3.2

 

$

4

 

Options exercisable at  December 31, 2015

 

1,563

 

$

22.16

 

1.8

 

$

4

 

 

Certain additional information related to stock options is as follows for the periods indicated:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per share)

 

$

7.79

 

$

13.17

 

$

12.39

 

Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised

 

$

 —

 

$

3

 

$

16

 

Aggregate cash received from options exercised

 

$

1

 

$

5

 

$

24

 

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Expected life of options (years)

 

5.00

 

5.00

 

5.00

 

Expected stock price volatility

 

34.5

%  

43.0

%  

55.3

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

1.7

%  

1.6

%  

0.9

%

Expected dividend yield

 

0.0

%  

0.0

%  

0.0

%

The expected life of options is determined from historical exercise and termination data.  The expected stock price volatility is determined by reference to historical prices over a period equal to the expected life.

Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units

Shares granted after March 21, 2005 and prior to 2011, vest 25% per year beginning on the first anniversary and unvested shares are forfeited upon termination of employment.  Restricted share units granted to employees after 2010

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vest 25% per year beginning on the first anniversary.  Holders of vested restricted share units receive one share of the Company’s common stock for each unit.  Granted but unvested restricted share units are forfeited upon termination, unless certain retirement criteria are met. Restricted share units granted to directors vest after one year.

The fair value of the restricted shares and restricted share units is equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant.  The fair value of restricted shares and restricted share units granted after March 21, 2005, is amortized over the vesting periods which range from one to four years.

The activity of restricted shares and restricted share units is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

Weighted

 

 

 

Number of

 

Average

 

 

 

Restricted

 

Grant-Date

 

 

 

Shares

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

(thousands)

 

(per share)

 

Nonvested at January 1, 2015

 

487

 

$

27.25

 

Granted

 

550

 

 

22.69

 

Vested

 

(177)

 

 

29.12

 

Forfeited

 

(188)

 

 

25.17

 

Nonvested at December 31, 2015

 

672

 

 

23.60

 

Awards granted during 2014

 

 

 

$

33.36

 

Awards granted during 2013

 

 

 

$

26.49

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Total fair value of shares vested

 

$

4

 

$

5

 

$

5

 

Performance Vested Restricted Share Units

Performance vested restricted share units vest on January 1 of the third year following the year in which they are granted.  Holders of vested units may receive up to 2 shares of the Company’s common stock for each unit, depending upon the attainment of consolidated performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.  If minimum goals are not met, no shares will be issued.  Granted but unvested restricted share units are forfeited upon termination of employment, unless certain retirement criteria are met.

The fair value of each performance vested restricted share unit is equal to the product of the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant and the estimated number of shares into which the performance vested restricted share unit will be converted.  The fair value of performance vested restricted share units is amortized ratably over the vesting period.  Should the estimated number of shares into which the performance vested restricted share unit will be converted change, an adjustment will be recorded to recognize the accumulated difference in amortization between the revised and previous estimates.

Performance vested restricted share unit activity is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Number of Performance

    

Weighted Average

 

 

 

Vested Restricted Shares

 

Grant-Date Fair Value

 

 

 

Units (thousands)

 

(per unit)

 

Nonvested at January 1, 2015

 

903

 

$

26.94

 

Granted

 

454

 

 

23.63

 

Vested

 

(331)

 

 

22.60

 

Forfeited/Cancelled

 

(93)

 

 

27.52

 

Nonvested at December 31, 2015

 

933

 

 

26.81

 

Awards granted during 2014

 

 

 

$

33.41

 

Awards granted during 2013

 

 

 

$

26.10

 

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Approximately 331,000 shares were issued in 2015 with a fair value at issuance date of $8 million related to performance vested restricted share units.

As of December 31, 2015, there was $15 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to all unvested stock options, restricted shares, restricted share units and performance vested restricted share units.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately two years.

 

15.  Other Expense, net

Other expense, net for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 included the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and other charges

 

$

75

 

$

68

 

$

97

 

Charge for asbestos-related costs

 

 

16

 

 

46

 

 

12

 

Strategic transaction costs

 

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value intangible adjustments

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-income tax charge

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

 

Charge for Argentina impairment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)

 

 

(10)

 

 

(2)

 

 

9

 

Other expense (income)

 

 

(3)

 

 

13

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

$

111

 

$

194

 

$

133

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

In 2014, the Company recorded a charge of $69 million resulting from a non-income tax assessment from a foreign tax authority.

 

16.  Operating Leases

Rent expense attributable to all warehouse, office buildings and equipment operating leases was $72 million in 2015, $63 million in 2014, and $57 million in 2013.  Minimum future rentals under operating leases are as follows: 2016, $82 million; 2017, $78 million; 2018, $73 million; 2019, $65 million; 2020, $65 million; and 2021 and thereafter, $42 million.

 

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17.  Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

    

(restated(1))

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to the Company

 

$

135

 

$

164

 

$

317

 

Denominator (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

161,169

 

 

164,720

 

 

164,425

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options and other

 

 

966

 

 

1,327

 

 

1,403

 

Denominator for diluted earnings per share-adjusted weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

162,135

 

 

166,047

 

 

165,828

 

Basic earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

$

0.86

 

$

1.14

 

$

2.03

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.11)

 

Net earnings

 

$

0.83

 

$

1.00

 

$

1.92

 

Diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

$

0.85

 

$

1.13

 

$

2.02

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.11)

 

Net earnings

 

$

0.82

 

$

0.99

 

$

1.91

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

Options to purchase 1,937,315, 1,143,933 and 1,315,216 weighted average shares of common stock which were outstanding during 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares.

On February 4, 2015, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (“ASR”) with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (the “ASR Counterparty”) to repurchase $100 million of its common stock. The Company advanced $100 million to the ASR Counterparty on February 5, 2015, and received 3,509,496 shares, which represented eighty five percent of the total shares as calculated using the closing price on February 4, 2015.  The remaining share settlement was received from the ASR Counterparty in the amount of 599,760 shares and was completed on May 26, 2015 based on the daily volume-weighted average price of the Company’s common stock during the term of the ASR. Under the terms of the ASR program, the ASR Counterparty was permitted, in accordance with the applicable requirements of the federal securities laws, to separately trade in the Company’s shares.

 

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18.  Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Changes in the components of working capital related to operations (net of the effects related to acquisitions and divestitures) were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Decrease (increase) in current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

$

(14)

 

$

59

 

$

18

 

Inventories

 

 

(13)

 

 

(26)

 

 

(30)

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

 

(4)

 

 

(1)

 

 

3

 

Increase (decrease) in current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

100

 

 

103

 

 

128

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

21

 

 

12

 

 

7

 

Salaries and wages

 

 

12

 

 

(3)

 

 

(2)

 

U.S. and foreign income taxes

 

 

(14)

 

 

(27)

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

88

 

$

117

 

$

124

 

 

The Company uses various factoring programs to sell certain receivables to financial institutions as part of managing its cash flows. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the amount of receivables sold by the Company was $317 million and $276 million, respectively. Any continuing involvement with the sold receivables is immaterial.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Interest paid in cash

 

$

227

 

$

199

 

$

205

 

Income taxes paid in cash (all non-U.S)

 

 

101

 

 

101

 

 

128

 

Cash interest for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 includes $32 million, $9 million and $12 million of note repurchase premiums, respectively.

 

19.  Business Combinations

On September 1, 2015, the Company completed the Vitro Acquisition in a cash transaction valued at approximately $2.297 billion, subject to a working capital adjustment and certain other adjustments.  The Vitro Business in Mexico is the largest supplier of glass containers in that country, manufacturing glass containers across multiple end uses, including food, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits. The Vitro Acquisition included five food and beverage glass container plants in Mexico, a plant in Bolivia and a North American distribution business, and provided the Company with a competitive position in the glass packaging market in Mexico.  The results of the Vitro Business have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since September 1, 2015 and contributed approximately $258 million of net sales and $46 million of segment operating profit through December 31, 2015.  Vitro’s food and beverage glass container operations in Mexico and Bolivia are included in the Latin American operating segment while its distribution business is included in the North American operating segment.

The Company financed the Vitro Acquisition with the proceeds from its recently completed senior notes offering, cash on hand and the incremental term loan facilities (see Note 11).

The total purchase price will be allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities based upon their respective fair values.  The purchase agreement contains customary provisions for working capital adjustments, which the Company expects to resolve with the seller in the first half of 2016.  The purchase price allocation has not been finalized as of December 31, 2015, because the Company has not yet completed its review of the asset and liability values and related amortization and depreciation periods.  The Company expects that the purchase price allocation process will be completed no later than the third quarter of 2016.  The following table summarizes the preliminary

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estimates of fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed on September 1, 2015 and subsequent adjustments identified through the ongoing purchase price allocation process and recorded through the measurement period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 1, 2015

 

Measurement Period Adjustments

 

December 31, 2015

 

Cash

    

$

17

 

$

 —

 

$

17

 

Other current assets

 

 

344

 

 

 

 

 

344

 

Goodwill

 

 

1,073

 

 

(285)

 

 

788

 

Customer list intangibles

 

 

406

 

 

229

 

 

635

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

 

597

 

 

56

 

 

653

 

Total assets

 

 

2,437

 

 

 —

 

 

2,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

93

 

 

10

 

 

103

 

Long-term debt

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

36

 

 

(10)

 

 

26

 

Net assets acquired

 

$

2,297

 

$

 —

 

$

2,297

 

 

The fair value of the tangible assets was estimated utilizing income and market approaches, considering remaining useful life. The customer list intangible asset includes the Company’s established relationships with its customers and the ability of these customers to generate future economic profits for the Company. The value assigned to customer list intangibles is based on the present value of future earnings attributable to the asset group after recognition of required returns to other contributory assets. 

Recognized goodwill is attributable to the assembled workforce, expected synergies and other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. The Vitro Acquisition goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

The provisional balance sheet adjustments identified above did not result in any significant adjustments to the previous period’s income statement.

 

 

20.  Pro Forma Information – Vitro Acquisition

Had the Vitro Acquisition, described in Note 19 and the related financing described in Note 11, occurred at the beginning of each respective period, unaudited pro forma consolidated net sales, earnings from continuing operations and earnings from continuing operations per share of common stock (diluted) would have been as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2015

 

 

 

As

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro Forma

 

 

    

Reported

    

Acquisition

    

Financing

    

As Adjusted

 

 

 

(restated(1))

 

Adjustments

 

Adjustments

 

(restated(1))

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

6,156

 

$

574

 

$

 —

 

$

6,730

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company

 

$

139

 

$

75

 

$

(46)

 

$

168

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

 

$

0.85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1.04

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

 

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Year Ended December 31, 2014

 

 

 

As

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro Forma

 

 

    

Reported

    

Acquisition

    

Financing

    

As Adjusted

 

 

 

(restated(1))

 

Adjustments

 

Adjustments

 

(restated(1))

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

6,784

 

$

858

 

$

 —

 

$

7,642

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company

 

$

187

 

$

70

 

$

(71)

 

$

186

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

 

$

1.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1.12

 


See Note 1 for restatement information.

 

21.  Discontinued Operations

On March 10, 2015, a tribunal constituted under the auspices of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) awarded a subsidiary of the Company more than $455 million in an international arbitration against Venezuela related to the 2010 expropriation of the Company’s majority interest in two plants in that country.  On July 10, 2015, ICSID confirmed that it had received from Venezuela a petition to annul the award. The annulment process can take up to several years to complete.  The Company is unable at this stage to predict the amount or timing of compensation it will ultimately receive under the award. Therefore, the Company has not recognized this award in its financial statements.

A separate arbitration is pending with ICSID to obtain compensation primarily for third-party minority shareholders’ lost interests in the two expropriated plants.

The loss from discontinued operations of $4 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 relates to ongoing costs for the Venezuelan expropriation.

The loss from discontinued operations of $23 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 included a settlement of a dispute with a purchaser of a previously disposed business, as well as ongoing costs related to the Venezuelan expropriation.

The loss from discontinued operations of $18 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 included special termination benefits related to a previously disposed business, as well as ongoing costs related to the Venezuelan expropriation.

 

22.  Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-Guarantors

The following presents condensed consolidating financial information for the Company, segregating:  (1) Owens-Illinois, Inc., the issuer of senior debentures (the “Parent”); (2) the two subsidiaries which have guaranteed the senior debentures on a subordinated basis (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”); and (3) all other subsidiaries (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”).  The Guarantor Subsidiaries are 100% owned direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company and their guarantees are full, unconditional and joint and several.  They have no operations and function only as intermediate holding companies.

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Certain reclassifications have been made to conform all of the financial information to the financial presentation on a consolidated basis.  The principal eliminations relate to investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2015

 

 

    

Parent

    

Guarantor

    

Non-Guarantor

    

 

 

    

Consolidated

 

Balance Sheet

 

(restated(1))

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

(restated(1))

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

399

 

$

 —

 

$

399

 

Trade receivables, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

562

 

 

 

 

 

562

 

Inventories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,007

 

 

 

 

 

1,007

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

366

 

 

 

 

 

366

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,334

 

 

 —

 

 

2,334

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in and advances to subsidiaries

 

 

1,240

 

 

988

 

 

 

 

 

(2,228)

 

 

 —

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,961

 

 

 

 

 

2,961

 

Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

597

 

 

 

 

 

597

 

Goodwill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,489

 

 

 

 

 

2,489

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,040

 

 

 

 

 

1,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

1,240

 

$

988

 

$

9,421

 

$

(2,228)

 

$

9,421

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term loans and long-term debt due within one year

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

228

 

$

 —

 

$

228

 

Current portion of asbestos liability

 

 

130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

130

 

Accounts payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,212

 

 

 

 

 

1,212

 

Other liabilities

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

552

 

 

(2)

 

 

552

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

132

 

 

 —

 

 

1,992

 

 

(2)

 

 

2,122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

 

250

 

 

 

 

 

5,345

 

 

(250)

 

 

5,345

 

Asbestos-related liabilities

 

 

687

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

687

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

988

 

 

 

 

 

988

 

Share owners’ equity

 

 

171

 

 

988

 

 

988

 

 

(1,976)

 

 

171

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and share owners’ equity

 

$

1,240

 

$

988

 

$

9,421

 

$

(2,228)

 

$

9,421

 

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

 

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December 31, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Parent

    

Guarantor

    

Guarantor

    

 

 

    

Consolidated

 

Balance Sheet

 

(restated(1))

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

(restated(1))

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

512

 

$

 —

 

$

512

 

Trade receivables, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

550

 

 

 

 

 

550

 

Inventories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,035

 

 

 

 

 

1,035

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

274

 

 

 

 

 

274

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,371

 

 

 —

 

 

2,371

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in and advances to subsidiaries

 

 

1,863

 

 

1,593

 

 

 

 

 

(3,456)

 

 

 —

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,445

 

 

 

 

 

2,445

 

Goodwill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,893

 

 

 

 

 

1,893

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,134

 

 

 

 

 

1,134

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

1,863

 

$

1,593

 

$

7,843

 

$

(3,456)

 

$

7,843

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term loans and long-term debt due within one year

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

488

 

$

 —

 

$

488

 

Current portion of asbestos liability

 

 

143

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

143

 

Accounts payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,137

 

 

 

 

 

1,137

 

Other liabilities

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

560

 

 

(20)

 

 

560

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

163

 

 

 —

 

 

2,185

 

 

(20)

 

 

2,328

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

 

250

 

 

 

 

 

2,957

 

 

(250)

 

 

2,957

 

Asbestos-related liabilities

 

 

796

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

796

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

991

 

 

 

 

 

991

 

Share owners’ equity

 

 

654

 

 

1,593

 

 

1,593

 

 

(3,186)

 

 

654

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

117

 

 

 

 

 

117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and share owners’ equity

 

$

1,863

 

$

1,593

 

$

7,843

 

$

(3,456)

 

$

7,843

 

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

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Year ended December 31, 2015

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

    

Non-

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Results of Operations

 

(restated(1))

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

(restated(1))

 

Net sales

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

6,156

 

$

 

 

$

6,156

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,046)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,046)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,110

 

 

 

 

 

1,110

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and administrative expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(476)

 

 

 

 

 

(476)

 

Research, development and engineering expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(64)

 

 

 

 

 

(64)

 

Net intercompany interest

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

(20)

 

 

 

 

 

 —

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(20)

 

 

 

 

 

(231)

 

 

 

 

 

(251)

 

Equity earnings from subsidiaries

 

 

151

 

 

151

 

 

 

 

 

(302)

 

 

 —

 

Other equity earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

 

 

60

 

Other expense, net

 

 

(16)

 

 

 

 

 

(95)

 

 

 

 

 

(111)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

 

135

 

 

151

 

 

284

 

 

(302)

 

 

268

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(106)

 

 

 

 

 

(106)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

 

135

 

 

151

 

 

178

 

 

(302)

 

 

162

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

 

135

 

 

151

 

 

174

 

 

(302)

 

 

158

 

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(23)

 

 

 

 

 

(23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to the Company

 

$

135

 

$

151

 

$

151

 

$

(302)

 

$

135

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2015

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

    

Non-

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Comprehensive Income

 

(restated(1))

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

(restated(1))

 

Net earnings

 

$

135

 

$

151

 

$

174

 

$

(302)

 

$

158

 

Other comprehensive loss, net

 

 

(539)

 

 

(539)

 

 

(539)

 

 

1,078

 

 

(539)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

 

 

(404)

 

 

(388)

 

 

(365)

 

 

776

 

 

(381)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company

 

$

(404)

 

$

(388)

 

$

(372)

 

$

776

 

$

(388)

 

 


(1)

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Year ended December 31, 2014

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

    

Non-

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Results of Operations

 

(restated(1))

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

(restated(1))

 

Net sales

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

6,784

 

$

 —

 

$

6,784

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,531)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,531)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,253

 

 

 

 

 

1,253

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and administrative expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(523)

 

 

 

 

 

(523)

 

Research, development and engineering expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(63)

 

 

 

 

 

(63)

 

Net intercompany interest

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

(20)

 

 

 

 

 

 —

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(20)

 

 

 

 

 

(210)

 

 

 

 

 

(230)

 

Equity earnings from subsidiaries

 

 

210

 

 

210

 

 

 

 

 

(420)

 

 

 —

 

Other equity earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

64

 

Other expense, net

 

 

(46)

 

 

 

 

 

(148)

 

 

 

 

 

(194)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

 

164

 

 

210

 

 

353

 

 

(420)

 

 

307

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(92)

 

 

 

 

 

(92)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

 

164

 

 

210

 

 

261

 

 

(420)

 

 

215

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(23)

 

 

 

 

 

(23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

 

164

 

 

210

 

 

238

 

 

(420)

 

 

192

 

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(28)

 

 

 

 

 

(28)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to the Company

 

$

164

 

$

210

 

$

210

 

$

(420)

 

$

164

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2014

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

    

Non-

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Comprehensive Income

 

(restated(1))

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

(restated(1))

 

Net earnings

 

$

164

 

$

210

 

$

238

 

$

(420)

 

$

192

 

Other comprehensive loss, net

 

 

(394)

 

 

(394)

 

 

(394)

 

 

788

 

 

(394)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

 

 

(230)

 

 

(184)

 

 

(156)

 

 

368

 

 

(202)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company

 

$

(230)

 

$

(184)

 

$

(163)

 

$

368

 

$

(209)

 

 


(1)

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Year ended December 31, 2013

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

    

Non-

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Results of Operations

 

(restated(1))

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

(restated(1))

 

Net sales

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

6,967

 

$

 —

 

$

6,967

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,636)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,636)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,331

 

 

 —

 

 

1,331

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and administrative expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(506)

 

 

 

 

 

(506)

 

Research, development and engineering expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(62)

 

 

 

 

 

(62)

 

Net intercompany interest

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

(20)

 

 

 

 

 

 —

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(20)

 

 

 

 

 

(209)

 

 

 

 

 

(229)

 

Equity earnings from subsidiaries

 

 

329

 

 

329

 

 

 

 

 

(658)

 

 

 —

 

Other equity earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67

 

 

 

 

 

67

 

Other expense, net

 

 

(12)

 

 

 

 

 

(121)

 

 

 

 

 

(133)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

 

317

 

 

329

 

 

480

 

 

(658)

 

 

468

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(120)

 

 

 

 

 

(120)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

 

317

 

 

329

 

 

360

 

 

(658)

 

 

348

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(18)

 

 

 

 

 

(18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

 

317

 

 

329

 

 

342

 

 

(658)

 

 

330

 

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to the Company

 

$

317

 

$

329

 

$

329

 

$

(658)

 

$

317

 

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2013

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

    

Non-

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Comprehensive Income

 

(restated(1))

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

(restated(1))

 

Net earnings

 

$

317

 

$

329

 

$

342

 

$

(658)

 

$

330

 

Other comprehensive income, net

 

 

379

 

 

379

 

 

379

 

 

(758)

 

 

379

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

696

 

 

708

 

 

721

 

 

(1,416)

 

 

709

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

6

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(6)

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to the Company

 

$

702

 

$

708

 

$

714

 

$

(1,422)

 

$

702

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

 

 

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Owens‑Illinois, Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Tabular data dollars in millions, except per share amounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

Non-

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows

 

Parent

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated

 

Cash provided by (utilized in) operating activities

 

$

87

 

$

 —

 

$

521

 

$

 —

 

$

608

 

Cash utilized in investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,748)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,748)

 

Cash provided by financing activities

 

 

(87)

 

 

 

 

 

2,144

 

 

 

 

 

2,057

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate change on cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(30)

 

 

 

 

 

(30)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(113)

 

 

 —

 

 

(113)

 

Cash at beginning of period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512

 

 

 

 

 

512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

399

 

$

 —

 

$

399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

Non-

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows

 

Parent

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated

 

Cash provided by (utilized in) operating activities

 

$

(148)

 

$

 —

 

$

823

 

$

 —

 

$

675

 

Cash utilized in investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(455)

 

 

 

 

 

(455)

 

Cash provided by (utilized in) financing activities

 

 

148

 

 

 

 

 

(218)

 

 

 

 

 

(70)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate change on cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(21)

 

 

 

 

 

(21)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

129

 

 

 —

 

 

129

 

Cash at beginning of period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

383

 

 

 

 

 

383

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

512

 

$

 —

 

$

512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

Non-

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows

 

Parent

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated

 

Cash provided by (utilized in) operating activities

 

$

(158)

 

$

 —

 

$

840

 

$

 —

 

$

682

 

Cash utilized in investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(402)

 

 

 

 

 

(402)

 

Cash provided by (utilized in) financing activities

 

 

158

 

 

 

 

 

(479)

 

 

 

 

 

(321)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate change on cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(48)

 

 

 —

 

 

(48)

 

Cash at beginning of period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

431

 

 

 

 

 

431

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

383

 

$

 —

 

$

383

 

 

 

 

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Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)   The following tables present selected financial data by quarter for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fourth

 

Total

 

 

    

First

 

Second

 

Third

    

Quarter 

    

Year

 

 

 

Quarter 

    

Quarter 

    

Quarter 

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

Net sales

 

$

1,421

 

$

1,543

 

$

1,566

 

$

1,626

 

$

6,156

 

Gross profit

 

$

268

 

$

274

 

$

276

 

$

292

 

$

1,110

 

Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company (a)

 

$

71

 

$

42

 

$

18

 

$

8

 

$

139

 

Loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company

 

 

 —

 

 

(2)

 

 

(1)

 

 

(1)

 

 

(4)

 

Net earnings attributable to the Company

 

$

71

 

$

40

 

$

17

 

$

7

 

$

135

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of common stock (a) (b):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

$

0.44

 

$

0.26

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.05

 

$

0.86

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.03)

 

Net earnings

 

$

0.44

 

$

0.25

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.04

 

$

0.83

 

Diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

$

0.44

 

$

0.26

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.04

 

$

0.85

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.03)

 

Net earnings

 

$

0.44

 

$

0.25

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.82

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

 

(a)

Amounts management considers not representative of ongoing operations include:

For the second quarter, included net charges totaling $55 million after-tax amount attributable to the Company. The effect of these charges was a reduction in earnings per share of $0.34.

For the third quarter, included net charges totaling $75 million after-tax amount attributable to the Company. The effect of these charges was a reduction in earnings per share of $0.46. 

For the fourth quarter, included net charges totaling $56 million after-tax amount attributable to the Company. The effect of these charges was a reduction in earnings per share of $0.35.

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(b)

Earnings per share are computed independently for each period presented. As such, the sums of the amounts calculated separately for each quarter do not equal the year-to-date amount.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fourth

 

Total

 

 

    

First

 

Second

 

Third

    

Quarter 

    

Year

 

 

 

Quarter 

    

Quarter 

    

Quarter 

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

Net sales

 

$

1,639

 

$

1,797

 

$

1,745

 

$

1,603

 

$

6,784

 

Gross profit

 

$

321

 

$

358

 

$

337

 

$

237

 

$

1,253

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company (c)

 

$

102

 

$

134

 

$

61

 

$

(110)

 

$

187

 

Loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company

 

 

(1)

 

 

(20)

 

 

(1)

 

 

(1)

 

 

(23)

 

Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company

 

$

101

 

$

114

 

$

60

 

$

(111)

 

$

164

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of common stock (c) (d)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

0.62

 

$

0.81

 

$

0.37

 

$

(0.66)

 

$

1.14

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

 —

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.14)

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

0.61

 

$

0.69

 

$

0.37

 

$

(0.67)

 

$

1.00

 

Diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

0.62

 

$

0.80

 

$

0.37

 

$

(0.66)

 

$

1.13

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

 —

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.14)

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

0.61

 

$

0.68

 

$

0.37

 

$

(0.67)

 

$

0.99

 


(1)

See Note 1 for restatement information.

(c)

Amounts management considers not representative of ongoing operations include:

For the third quarter, included net charges totaling $63 million after-tax amount attributable to the Company. The effect of these charges was a reduction in earnings per share of $0.38. 

For the fourth quarter, included net charges totaling $186 million after-tax amount attributable to the Company. The effect of these charges was a reduction in earnings per share of $1.12.

(d)

Earnings per share are computed independently for each period presented. As such, the sums of the amounts calculated separately for each quarter do not equal the year-to-date amount.

 

 

 

ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.  Also, the Company has investments in certain unconsolidated entities.  As the Company does not control or

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manage these entities, its disclosure controls and procedures with respect to such entities are necessarily substantially more limited than those maintained with respect to its consolidated subsidiaries. 

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2015.

At the time of the Original Filing of its Form 10-K on February 16, 2016, the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2015.

Subsequent to the evaluation described above, management has determined that a material weakness exists in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  As a result of this material weakness described in its Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management has concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2015.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is 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 in the United States. However, all internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and reporting.

The Company acquired the Vitro Business on September 1, 2015, which represented approximately 4% of total net sales and approximately 26% of the Company’s total assets as of December 31, 2015. As the Vitro Acquisition was completed during the third quarter of 2015, the scope of the Company’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting does not include the Vitro Business. This exclusion is pursuant to the SEC’s general guidance that an assessment of a recently acquired business’ internal control over financial reporting from the Company’s assessment of its internal control may be omitted from the scope of the Company’s assessment of its internal control over financial reporting for twelve months following the date of acquisition.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. In making this assessment management used the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting as described in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO framework) in 2013.

At the time of the Original Filing of its Form 10-K on February 16, 2016, the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2015. Subsequent to this assessment, using the criteria described above, management identified the material weakness described below.  A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies in material control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misunderstanding of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

Determination of asbestos-related liabilities - The Company identified a deficiency in the design of its control activities for the estimation of liabilities related to probable losses for unasserted asbestos claims. The Company did not have sufficient controls in place to provide reasonable assurance that a material error would be prevented or detected related to the application of ASC 450 to the estimation of probable losses from unasserted asbestos claims. This deficiency in the design of the Company’s controls resulted in a material error in the Company’s financial statements as described further in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Management concluded that the matter described above is a material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and that the Company did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. 

The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, that audited the Company’s consolidated financial statements, has issued an attestation report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting which is included below.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Planned remediation of material weakness – The Company is committed to remediating the control deficiency that gave rise to the material weakness described in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Management is responsible for implementing changes and improvements to internal control over financial reporting and for remediating the control deficiency that gave rise to this material weakness.

To remediate the material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting described in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, the Company will establish policies and procedures for the review, approval and application of generally accepted accounting principles to, and disclosure with respect to, unasserted asbestos claims.  In particular, the Company intends to complement its revised method of determining its asbestos-related liability (see Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements) with appropriate analytical and review controls to ensure that the Company’s liability and related disclosures comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

As the Company continues to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, the Company may determine to take additional measures to address its material weakness or determine to modify the  remediation efforts described above.  Until the remediation efforts discussed above, including any additional remediation efforts that the Company identifies as necessary, are implemented, tested and deemed to be operating effectively, the material weakness described above will continue to exist.  The Company currently expects that these activities will be completed as part of its annual comprehensive legal review of asbestos-related liabilities and costs (as described in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements) to be completed in the fourth quarter 2016.

Other than the matter described above, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Share Owners of

Owens‑Illinois, Inc.

 

We have audited Owens Illinois, Inc.’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). Owens-Illinois, Inc.’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 Management’s Report 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.

As indicated in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management’s assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of the food and beverage glass container business of Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V. and its subsidiaries in the United States, Mexico, and Bolivia (the “Vitro Business”), which is included in the December 31, 2015 consolidated financial statements of Owens-Illinois, Inc. and constituted approximately 26% of  the Company’s total assets as of December 31, 2015 and approximately 4% of total net sales for the year then ended. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of Owens-Illinois, Inc. also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of the Vitro Business.

In our report dated February 16, 2016, we expressed an unqualified opinion that Owens-Illinois, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on the COSO criteria. Management has subsequently identified a deficiency in controls related to the Company’s asbestos-related liabilities, and has further concluded that such deficiency represented a material weakness as of December 31, 2015. As a result, management has revised its assessment, as presented in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, to conclude that Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s  internal control over financial reporting was

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not effective as of December 31, 2015. Accordingly, our present opinion on the effectiveness of Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, as expressed herein, is different from that expressed in our previous report. 

A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. The following material weakness has been identified and included in management's assessment. Management has identified a material weakness in controls related to the design of its control activities for the estimation of liabilities related to probable losses for unasserted asbestos claims. We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Owens-Illinois, Inc. as of December 31, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of results of operations, comprehensive income, share owners’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015. This material weakness was considered in determining the nature, timing and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the 2015 consolidated financial statements, and this report does not affect our report dated February 16, 2016, except for Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements, as to which the date is May 13, 2016, which expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

In our opinion, because of the effect of the material weakness described above on the achievement of the objectives of the control criteria, Owens-Illinois, Inc. has not maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on the COSO criteria.

 

 

 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Toledo, Ohio

February 16, 2016, except for the effect of the material weakness described in the seventh paragraph, as to which the date is May 13, 2016

 

 

 

 

ITEM 9B.OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

ITEM 10.DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Information with respect to non‑officer directors and corporate governance is included in the 2016 Proxy Statement in the sections entitled “Election of Directors” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

Information with respect to executive officers is included herein in Item 1.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

The Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which is applicable to all directors, officers and employees of the Company, including the principal executive officer, the principal financial officer and the principal accounting officer, is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s web site (www.o‑i.com). A copy of the Code is also available in print to share owners upon request, addressed to the Corporate Secretary at Owens‑Illinois, Inc., One Michael Owens Way, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. The Company intends to post amendments to or waivers from its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (to the extent applicable to the Company’s directors, executive officers or principal financial officers) at this location on its web site.

ITEM 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The section entitled “Executive Compensation,” exclusive of the subsection entitled “Board Compensation Committee Report,” which is included in the 2016 Proxy Statement, is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12.SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The section entitled “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” which is included in the 2016 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

The following table summarizes securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2015.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity Compensation Plan Information

 

 

 

(a)

 

(b)

 

(c)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

remaining available

 

 

 

Number of securities

 

 

 

for future issuance

 

 

 

to be issued upon

 

 

 

under equity

 

 

 

exercise of

 

Weighted-average

 

compensation plans

 

 

 

outstanding options,

 

exercise price of

 

(excluding securities

 

 

 

warrants and rights(1)

 

outstanding options,

 

reflected in column (a))

 

Plan Category

    

(thousands)

    

warrants and rights

    

(thousands)

 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

 

2,621

 

$

23.64

 

8,892

 

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

Total

 

2,621

 

$

23.64

 

8,892

 


(1)

Represents options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. There are no outstanding warrants or rights.

 

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ITEM 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The section entitled “Director and Executive Compensation and Other Information,” exclusive of the subsection entitled “Board Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation,” which is included in the 2016 Proxy Statement, is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Information with respect to principal accountant fees and services is included in the 2016 Proxy Statement in the section entitled “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

ITEM 15.EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Index of Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules Covered by Report of Independent Auditors.

(a)

DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS REPORT

1.

See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 47 hereof.

2.

See Quarterly Results (Unaudited) beginning on page 100 hereof.

3.

Financial Statement Schedule:

 

 

 

 

 

    

10‑K Page

 

For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013:

 

 

 

II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Consolidated) 

 

S-1

 

All other schedules have been omitted since the required information is not present or not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule.

 

 

 

(ii) Separate Financial Statements of Affiliates Whose Securities Are Pledged As Collateral 

 

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4.

See Exhibit Index beginning on page 109 hereof.

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Document

2.1

 

__

 

Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 12, 2015, by and between Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc. and Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V., Distribuidora Alcali, S.A. de C.V. and Vitro Packaging, LLC (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s  Form 8-K/A filed on May 13, 2015, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

3.1

 

 

Third Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Owens-Illinois, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

3.2

 

 

Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of Owens-Illinois, Inc., (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated April 23, 2009, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.1

 

 

Indenture dated as of May 20, 1998, between Owens-Illinois, Inc. and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated May 20, 1998, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.2

 

 

Officers' Certificate, dated May 20, 1998, establishing the terms of the 7.80% Senior Notes due 2018; including the Form of 7.80% Senior Note due 2018 (filed as Exhibits 4.5 and 4.9, respectively, to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated May 20, 1998, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.3

 

 

Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 26, 2001 among Owens-Illinois, Inc., Owens-Illinois Group, Inc., Owens-Brockway Packaging, Inc. and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (May 20, 1998 Indenture) (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Owens-Illinois Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.4

 

 

Indenture, dated as of September 15, 2010, by and among OI European Group B.V.; the guarantors party thereto; Deutsche Trustee Company Limited as trustee; Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch as principal paying agent and transfer agent; and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A. as the registrar, Luxembourg paying agent and transfer agent, including the form of the Senior Notes (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Owens-Illinois Group, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated September 10, 2010, File No. 33-13061, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.5

 

 

Indenture dated as of March 22, 2013, by and among OI European Group B.V.; the guarantors party thereto; Deutsche Trustee Company Limited as trustee; Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch as principal paying agent and transfer agent; and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A. as the registrar and Luxembourg transfer agent, including the form of Notes (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Owens-Illinois Group, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated March 22, 2013, File No. 33-13061, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.6

 

 

Indenture dated as of December 3, 2014, by and among Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc., the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, including the form of 2022 Senior Notes and the form of 2025 Senior Notes (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Owens-Illinois Group, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated December 3, 2014, File No. 33-13061, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.7

 

 

Indenture dated as of August 24, 2015, by and among Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc., the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, including the form of 2023 Senior Notes and the form of 2025 Senior Notes (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Owens-Illinois Group, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated August 24, 2015, File No. 33-13061, and incorporated herein by reference).

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4.8

 

 

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Syndicated Facility Agreement, dated as of April 22, 2015, by and among the Borrowers named therein, Owens-Illinois General, Inc., as Borrowers’ Agent, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent, and the other Agents, Arrangers and Lenders named therein (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Owens-Illinois Group, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated April 22, 2015, File No. 33-13061, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.9

 

 

Amendment No. 1, dated July 24, 2015, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Syndicated Facility Agreement, dated April 22, 2015, by and among the Borrowers named therein, Owens-Illinois General Inc., as Borrowers’ Agent, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent, and the other Agents, Arrangers and Lenders named therein (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Owens-Illinois Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.10

 

 

Amendment No. 2, dated September 1, 2015, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Syndicated Facility Agreement, dated April 22, 2015, by and among the Borrowers named therein, Owens-Illinois General Inc., as Borrowers’ Agent, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent, and the other Agents, Arrangers and Lenders named therein (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Owens-Illinois Inc.’s Form 8-K dated September 1, 2015, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.11

 

 

Amendment No. 3, dated September 29, 2015, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Syndicated Facility Agreement, dated April 22, 2015, by and among the Borrowers named therein, Owens-Illinois General Inc., as Borrowers’ Agent, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent, and the other Agents, Arrangers and Lenders named therein (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to Owens-Illinois Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.12

 

 

First Incremental Amendment, dated September 1, 2015, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Syndicated Facility Agreement, dated April 22, 2015, by and among the Borrowers named therein, Owens-Illinois General Inc., as Borrowers’ Agent, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent, and the other Agents, Arrangers and Lenders named therein (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Owens-Illinois Inc.’s Form 8-K dated September 1, 2015, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.13

 

 

Third Amended and Restated Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2011, by and among Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent for the lenders party to the Credit Agreement (as defined therein) and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Collateral Agent (as defined therein) and any other parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Owens-Illinois Group, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated May 19, 2011, File No. 33-13061, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.14

 

 

Fourth Amended and Restated Pledge Agreement, dated as of April 22, 2015, between Owens-Illinois Group, Inc., Owens-Brockway Packaging, Inc., and Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as Collateral Agent (as defined therein) and any other parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Owens-Illinois Group, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated April 22, 2015, File No. 33-13061, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.15

 

__

 

Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated as of April 22, 2015, between Owens-Illinois Group, Inc., each of the direct and indirect subsidiaries of Owens-Illinois Group, Inc. signatory thereto, and Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as Collateral Agent (as defined therein) (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to Owens-Illinois Group, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated April 22, 2015, File No. 33-13061, and incorporated herein by reference).

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4.16

 

__

 

Amendment No. 4, dated February 3, 2016, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Syndicated Facility Agreement, dated April 22, 2015, by and among the Borrowers named therein, Owens-Illinois General Inc., as Borrowers’ Agent, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent, and the other Agents, Arrangers and Lenders named therein (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Owens-Illinois Inc.’s Form 8-K dated February 3, 2016, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.1*

 

 

Amended and Restated Owens-Illinois Supplemental Retirement Benefit Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.2*

 

 

First Amendment to Amended and Restated Owens-Illinois Supplemental Retirement Benefit Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.3*

 

 

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Owens-Illinois Supplemental Retirement Benefit Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.'s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2002, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.4*

 

 

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Owens-Illinois Supplemental Retirement Benefit Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.'s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.5*

 

 

Owens-Illinois, Inc. Directors Deferred Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.26 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.6*

 

 

First Amendment to Owens-Illinois, Inc. Directors Deferred Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.27 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.7*

 

 

Second Amendment to Owens-Illinois, Inc. Directors Deferred Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1997, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.8*

 

 

Amended and Restated 1997 Equity Participation Plan of Owens-Illinois, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1999, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.9*

 

 

First Amendment to Amended and Restated 1997 Equity Participation Plan of Owens-Illinois, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.10*

 

 

Owens-Illinois, Inc. Executive Deferred Savings Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.11*

 

 

2004 Equity Incentive Plan for Directors of Owens-Illinois, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.12*

 

 

Owens-Illinois 2004 Executive Life Insurance Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.32 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.13*

 

 

Owens-Illinois 2004 Executive Life Insurance Plan for Non-U.S. Employees (filed as Exhibit 10.33 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

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10.14*

 

 

Amended and Restated Owens-Illinois, Inc. 2005 Incentive Award Plan dated as of April 24, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.15*

 

 

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for use under the Owens-Illinois, Inc. 2005 Incentive Award Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.25 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.16*

 

 

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for use under the Owens-Illinois, Inc. 2005 Incentive Award Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.30 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.17*

 

 

Form of Phantom Stock Agreement for use under the Owens-Illinois, Inc. 2005 Incentive Award Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.31 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.18*

 

 

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for use under the Owens-Illinois, Inc. 2005 Incentive Award Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.28 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.19*

 

 

Form of Performance Share Unit Agreement for use under the Owens-Illinois, Inc. 2005 Incentive Award Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.29 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.20*

 

 

Amended and restated letter agreement between Owens-Illinois, Inc. and Albert P.L. Stroucken (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated October 26, 2011, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.21*

 

 

Second Amended and Restated Owens-Illinois, Inc. 2005 Incentive Award Plan (filed as Appendix B to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed March 31, 2014, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.22*

 

 

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for use under Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Second Amended and Restated 2005 Incentive Award Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated March 7, 2015, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.23*

 

 

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for use under Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Second Amended and Restated 2005 Incentive Award Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated March 7, 2015, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.24*

 

 

Form of Performance Stock Unit Agreement for use under Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Second Amended and Restated 2005 Incentive Award Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated March 7, 2015, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.25*

 

 

Owens-Illinois, Inc. Executive Severance Policy (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated March 7, 2015, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.26*

 

 

Letter Agreement dated March 7, 2015, between Owens-Illinois, Inc. and Stephen P. Bramlage, Jr. (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated March 7, 2015, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.27*

 

 

Letter Agreement signed November 20, 2015, between Owens-Illinois, Inc. and Jan Bertsch (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated November 23, 2015, File No. 1-9576, and incorporated herein by reference).

12

 

 

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (filed herewith).

21

 

 

Subsidiaries of Owens-Illinois, Inc. (filed herewith).

23

 

 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (filed herewith).

24

 

 

Owens‑Illinois, Inc. Power of Attorney (filed herewith).

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Document

31.1

 

 

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

31.2

 

 

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

32.1**

 

 

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350 (filed herewith).

32.2**

 

 

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350 (filed herewith).

101

 

 

Financial statements from the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Owens-Illinois, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2015, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Results of Operations, (ii) the Consolidated Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Share Owners’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


*     Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this form pursuant to Item 15(c).

**   This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

 

 

 

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SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF AFFILIATES WHOSE SECURITIES ARE PLEDGED AS COLLATERAL.

1)

Financial statements of Owens‑Brockway Packaging, Inc. and subsidiaries including consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related results of operations, comprehensive income, share owners’ equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.

2)

Financial statements of Owens‑Brockway Glass Container Inc. and subsidiaries including consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related results of operations, comprehensive income, share owners’ equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.

 

 

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Share Owner of

Owens‑Brockway Packaging, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Owens-Brockway Packaging, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of results of operations, comprehensive income, shareowners’ 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. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and 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 Owens-Brockway Packaging, Inc. 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.

 

 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Toledo, Ohio

February 16, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Owens‑Brockway Packaging, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Dollars in millions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Net sales

    

$

6,156

    

$

6,784

    

$

6,967

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

(5,060)

 

 

(5,523)

 

 

(5,621)

 

Gross profit

 

 

1,096

 

 

1,261

 

 

1,346

 

Selling and administrative expense

 

 

(389)

 

 

(412)

 

 

(429)

 

Research, development and engineering expense

 

 

(64)

 

 

(63)

 

 

(62)

 

Equity earnings

 

 

60

 

 

64

 

 

67

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(232)

 

 

(210)

 

 

(210)

 

Other expense, net

 

 

(77)

 

 

(138)

 

 

(123)

 

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

394

 

 

502

 

 

589

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(101)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(120)

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

 

293

 

 

409

 

 

469

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(4)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(10)

 

Net earnings

 

 

289

 

 

405

 

 

459

 

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(23)

 

 

(28)

 

 

(13)

 

Net earnings attributable to the Company

 

$

266

 

$

377

 

$

446

 

Amounts attributable to the Company:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

$

270

 

$

381

 

$

456

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(4)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(10)

 

Net earnings

 

$

266

 

$

377

 

$

446

 

 

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Owens‑Brockway Packaging, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Net earnings

    

$

289

    

$

405

    

$

459

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

(529)

 

 

(305)

 

 

(232)

 

Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax

 

 

13

 

 

112

 

 

35

 

Change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax

 

 

(6)

 

 

1

 

 

2

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(522)

 

 

(192)

 

 

(195)

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(233)

 

 

213

 

 

264

 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(7)

 

 

(7)

 

 

(7)

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company

 

$

(240)

 

$

206

 

$

257

 

 

 

 

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Owens‑Brockway Packaging, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

    

2015

    

2014

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

394

 

$

483

 

Trade receivables, net of allowances of $29 million and $34 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively

 

 

562

 

 

550

 

Inventories

 

 

1,007

 

 

1,035

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

352

 

 

249

 

Total current assets

 

 

2,315 

 

 

2,317

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity investments

 

 

409

 

 

427

 

Pension assets

 

 

32

 

 

22

 

Other assets

 

 

527

 

 

606

 

Intangibles

 

 

597

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

2,489

 

 

1,893

 

Total other assets

 

 

4,054

 

 

2,948

 

Property, plant and equipment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land, at cost

 

 

248

 

 

221

 

Buildings and equipment, at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buildings and building equipment

 

 

1,080

 

 

1,055

 

Factory machinery and equipment

 

 

4,520

 

 

4,296

 

Transportation, office and miscellaneous equipment

 

 

68

 

 

85

 

Construction in progress

 

 

236

 

 

160

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

 

6,152

 

 

5,817

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

3,221

 

 

3,405

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

 

2,931

 

 

2,412

 

Total assets

 

$

9,300

 

$

7,677

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

    

2015

    

2014

 

Liabilities and Share Owner’s Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable including amount to related parties of $3 ($14 in 2014)

 

$

1,200

 

$

1,128

 

Salaries and wages

 

 

139

 

 

135

 

U.S. and foreign income taxes

 

 

34

 

 

43

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

332

 

 

322

 

Short-term loans

 

 

160

 

 

127

 

Long-term debt due within one year

 

 

67

 

 

359

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

1,932

 

 

2,114

 

External long-term debt

 

 

5,087

 

 

2,698

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

200

 

 

133

 

Pension benefits

 

 

224

 

 

230

 

Nonpension postretirement benefits

 

 

66

 

 

78

 

Other liabilities

 

 

186

 

 

207

 

Share owner’s equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment by and advances from Parent

 

 

2,311

 

 

2,408

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(814)

 

 

(308)

 

Total share owner’s equity of the Company

 

 

1,497

 

 

2,100

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

108

 

 

117

 

Total share owner’s equity

 

 

1,605

 

 

2,217

 

Total liabilities and share owner’s equity

 

$

9,300

 

$

7,677

 

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED SHARE OWNER’S EQUITY

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment by and

 

Other

 

Non-

 

Total Share

 

 

 

Advances from

 

Comprehensive

 

controlling

 

Owner’s

 

 

    

Parent

    

Income (Loss)

    

Interests

    

Equity

 

Balance on January 1, 2013

 

 

2,142

 

 

52

 

 

174

 

 

2,368

 

Net intercompany transactions

 

 

(283)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(283)

 

Net earnings

 

 

446

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

459

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

(189)

 

 

(6)

 

 

(195)

 

Contribution from noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

5

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22)

 

 

(22)

 

Deconsolidation of subsidiary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17)

 

 

(17)

 

Balance on December 31, 2013

 

 

2,305

 

 

(137)

 

 

147

 

 

2,315

 

Net intercompany transactions

 

 

(274)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(274)

 

Net earnings

 

 

377

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

405

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

(171)

 

 

(21)

 

 

(192)

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(37)

 

 

(37)

 

Balance on December 31, 2014

 

 

2,408

 

 

(308)

 

 

117

 

 

2,217

 

Net intercompany transactions

 

 

(345)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(345)

 

Net earnings

 

 

266

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

 

289

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

(506)

 

 

(16)

 

 

(522)

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22)

 

 

(22)

 

Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests

 

 

(18)

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

(12)

 

Balance on December 31, 2015

 

$

2,311

 

$

(814)

 

$

108

 

$

1,605

 

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

289

 

$

405

 

$

459

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

 

10

 

Non-cash charges (credits):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

319

 

 

331

 

 

345

 

Amortization of intangibles and other deferred items

 

 

77

 

 

75

 

 

40

 

Amortization of finance fees and debt discount

 

 

14

 

 

20

 

 

32

 

Deferred tax benefit

 

 

7

 

 

(18)

 

 

(3)

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and related charges

 

 

63

 

 

76

 

 

119

 

Non-income tax charge

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value inventory adjustments

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value intangible adjustments

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

126

 

 

(91)

 

 

36

 

Cash paid for restructuring activities

 

 

(38)

 

 

(58)

 

 

(78)

 

Change in non-current assets and liabilities

 

 

(117)

 

 

(25)

 

 

(134)

 

Change in components of working capital

 

 

101

 

 

158

 

 

124

 

Cash provided by continuing operating activities

 

 

877

 

 

946

 

 

950

 

Cash utilized in discontinued operating activities

 

 

(4)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(10)

 

Total cash provided by operating activities

 

 

873

 

 

942

 

 

940

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

 

(400)

 

 

(369)

 

 

(360)

 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

(2,351)

 

 

(113)

 

 

(4)

 

Net cash proceeds related to sale of assets and other

 

 

1

 

 

16

 

 

10

 

Net activity for non-controlling partner loans

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

(16)

 

Deconsolidation of subsidiary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32)

 

Net foreign exchange derivative activity

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash utilized in investing activities

 

 

(2,746

)

 

(457)

 

 

(402)

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to long-term debt

 

 

4,538

 

 

1,226

 

 

768

 

Repayments of long-term debt

 

 

(2,317)

 

 

(1,100)

 

 

(1,040)

 

Increase (decrease) in short-term loans

 

 

51

 

 

(139)

 

 

8

 

Net receipts from (distribution to) parent

 

 

(346)

 

 

(276)

 

 

(307)

 

Payment of finance fees

 

 

(90)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(7)

 

Contribution from noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(22)

 

 

(37)

 

 

(22)

 

Cash utilized in financing activities

 

 

1,814

 

 

(337)

 

 

(595)

 

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash

 

 

(30)

 

 

(21)

 

 

(7)

 

Increase (decrease) in cash

 

 

(89)

 

 

127

 

 

(64)

 

Cash at beginning of year

 

 

483

 

 

356

 

 

420

 

Cash at end of year

 

$

394

 

$

483

 

$

356

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Tabular data dollars in millions

1. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Consolidated Statements The consolidated financial statements of Owens‑Brockway Packaging, Inc. (the “Company”) include the accounts of its subsidiaries. Newly acquired subsidiaries have been included in the consolidated financial statements from dates of acquisition.

The Company uses the equity method of accounting for investments in which it has a significant ownership interest, generally 20% to 50%. Other investments are accounted for at cost. The Company monitors other than temporary declines in fair value and records reductions in carrying values when appropriate.

Relationship with Owens‑Illinois Group, Inc. and Owens‑Illinois, Inc. The Company is a 100%‑owned subsidiary of Owens‑Illinois Group, Inc. (“OI Group”) and an indirect subsidiary of Owens‑Illinois, Inc. (“OI Inc.”). Although OI Inc. does not conduct any operations, it has substantial obligations related to outstanding indebtedness and asbestos‑related payments. OI Inc. relies primarily on distributions from its direct and indirect subsidiaries to meet these obligations.

For federal and certain state income tax purposes, the taxable income of the Company is included in the consolidated tax returns of OI Inc. and income taxes are allocated to the Company on a basis consistent with separate returns.

Nature of Operations The Company is a leading manufacturer of glass container products. The Company’s principal product lines are glass containers for the food and beverage industries. The Company has glass container operations located in 23 countries. The principal markets and operations for the Company’s products are in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

Use of Estimates  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results may differ from those estimates, at which time the Company would revise its estimates accordingly.

Foreign Currency Translation  The assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates.  Any related translation adjustments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in share owners’ equity.

Revenue Recognition  The Company recognizes sales, net of estimated discounts and allowances, when the title to the products and risk of loss are transferred to customers.  Provisions for rebates to customers are provided in the same period that the related sales are recorded.

Shipping and Handling Costs   Shipping and handling costs are included with cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Results of Operations.

Cash  The Company defines “cash” as cash and time deposits with maturities of three months or less when purchased.  Outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit are included in accounts payable.

Accounts Receivable   Receivables are stated at amounts estimated by management to be the net realizable value.  The Company charges off accounts receivable when it becomes apparent based upon age or customer circumstances that amounts will not be collected.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts   The allowance for doubtful accounts is established through charges to the provision for bad debts.  The Company evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts on a periodic basis.  The evaluation includes historical trends in collections and write-offs, management’s judgment of the probability of collecting accounts and management’s evaluation of business risk.

Inventory Valuation  Inventories are valued at the lower of average costs or market.

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Tabular data dollars in millions

Goodwill  Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of net assets of businesses acquired.  Goodwill is evaluated annually, as of October 1, for impairment or more frequently if an impairment indicator exists.

Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets Intangible assets are amortized over the expected useful life of the asset.  Amortization expense directly attributed to the manufacturing of the Company’s products is included in cost of goods sold.  Amortization expense related to non-manufacturing activities is included in selling and administrative and other. The Company evaluates the recoverability of intangible assets and other long-lived assets based on undiscounted projected cash flows, excluding interest and taxes, when factors indicate that impairment may exist.  If impairment exists, the asset is written down to fair value.

Property, Plant and Equipment   Property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) is carried at cost and includes expenditures for new facilities and equipment and those costs which substantially increase the useful lives or capacity of existing PP&E.  In general, depreciation is computed using the straight-line method and recorded over the estimated useful life of the asset.  Factory machinery and equipment is depreciated over periods ranging from 5 to 25 years with the majority of such assets (principally glass-melting furnaces and forming machines) depreciated over 7 to 15 years.  Buildings and building equipment are depreciated over periods ranging from 10 to 50 years. Depreciation expense directly attributed to the manufacturing of the Company’s products is included in cost of goods sold.  Depreciation expense related to non-manufacturing activities is included in selling and administrative. Depreciation expense includes the amortization of assets recorded under capital leases.  Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.  Costs assigned to PP&E of acquired businesses are based on estimated fair values at the date of acquisition.  The Company evaluates the recoverability of PP&E based on undiscounted projected cash flows, excluding interest and taxes, when factors indicate that impairment may exist.  If impairment exists, the asset is written down to fair value.

Derivative Instruments   The Company uses forward exchange contracts, options and commodity forward contracts to manage risks generally associated with foreign exchange rate and commodity market volatility.  Derivative financial instruments are included on the balance sheet at fair value.  When appropriate, derivative instruments are designated as and are effective as hedges, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  If the underlying hedged transaction ceases to exist, all changes in fair value of the related derivatives that have not been settled are recognized in current earnings.  The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes and is not a party to leveraged derivatives. Cash flows from short-term forward exchange contracts not designated as hedges are classified as a financing activity.  Cash flows of commodity forward contracts are classified as operating activities.

Fair Value Measurements  Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  Generally accepted accounting principles defines a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1:  Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2:  Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3:  Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which requires the Company to develop assumptions.

The carrying amounts reported for cash and short-term loans approximate fair value.  In addition, carrying amounts approximate fair value for certain long-term debt obligations subject to frequently redetermined interest rates.  Fair values for the Company’s significant fixed rate debt obligations are generally based on published market quotations.

The Company’s derivative assets and liabilities consist of natural gas forwards and foreign exchange option and forward contracts.  The Company uses an income approach to valuing these contracts.  Natural gas forward rates and foreign exchange rates are the significant inputs into the valuation models.  These inputs are observable in active markets

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Tabular data dollars in millions

over the terms of the instruments the Company holds, and accordingly, the Company classifies its derivative assets and liabilities as Level 2 in the hierarchy.  The Company also evaluates counterparty risk in determining fair values.

Reclassifications   Certain reclassifications of prior years’ data have been made to conform to the current year presentation.

New Accounting Standards 

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers", which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers.  In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, which delayed by one year the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard, which will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the effect this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.  The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting. 

Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs - In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." This standard amends existing guidance to require the presentation of debt issuance costs in the balance sheet as a deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability instead of a deferred charge (asset). In the third quarter 2015, the Company elected to adopt this new guidance.

As a result of the adoption of ASU No. 2015-03 certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations for any period. Previously, the Company had classified these debt issuance costs as an asset in “other assets”. Accordingly, the Company has revised the classification to report these debt issuance costs under the “long-term debt” caption on the balance sheet. For the period ended December 31, 2014, the total of debt issuance costs that was previously classified as “other assets” was $15 million.

Business Combinations – In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, “Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments”. This standard allows for the acquirer to recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting periods in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The Company elected to adopt this new guidance as of the third quarter of 2015.

Deferred Taxes – In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes”. This standard requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The Company elected to adopt this new guidance prospectively in the fourth quarter of 2015. Prior periods were not retrospectively adjusted.

Participation in OI Inc. Stock Option Plans and Other Stock Based Compensation The Company participates in the equity compensation plans of OI Inc. under which employees of the Company may be granted options to purchase common shares of OI Inc., restricted common shares of OI Inc., or restricted share units of OI Inc.

Stock Options

In general, subject to change in control, options become exercisable 25% per year beginning on the first anniversary of grant. No options may be exercised in whole or in part during the first year after the date granted. 

In general, options expire following termination of employment or the seventh anniversary of the option grant. The fair value of options is amortized over the vesting periods which range from one to four years.

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Tabular data dollars in millions

Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units

Shares granted after March 21, 2005 and prior to 2011, vest 25% per year beginning on the first anniversary and unvested shares are forfeited upon termination of employment.  Restricted share units granted to employees after 2010 vest 25% per year beginning on the first anniversary.  Holders of vested restricted share units receive one share of the Company’s common stock for each unit.  Granted but unvested restricted share units are forfeited upon termination, unless certain retirement criteria are met. Restricted share units granted to directors vest after one year.

The fair value of the restricted shares and restricted share units is equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant.  The fair value of restricted shares and restricted share units granted after March 21, 2005, is amortized over the vesting periods which range from one to four years.

Performance Vested Restricted Share Units

Performance vested restricted share units vest on January 1 of the third year following the year in which they are granted. Holders of vested units may receive up to 2 shares of OI Inc.’s common stock for each unit, depending upon the attainment of consolidated performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of OI Inc.’s Board of Directors. If minimum goals are not met, no shares will be issued. Granted but unvested restricted share units are forfeited upon termination of employment, unless certain retirement criteria are met.

The fair value of each performance vested restricted share unit is equal to the product of the fair value of OI Inc.’s common stock on the date of grant and the estimated number of shares into which the performance vested restricted share unit will be converted. The fair value of performance vested restricted share units is amortized ratably over the vesting period. Should the estimated number of shares into which the performance vested restricted share unit will be converted change, an adjustment will be recorded to recognize the accumulated difference in amortization between the revised and previous estimates.

As discussed in Note 21, costs incurred under these plans by OI Inc. related to stock‑based compensation awards granted directly to the Company’s employees are included in the allocable costs charged to the Company and other operating subsidiaries of OI Inc. on an intercompany basis.

 

2. Segment Information

The Company has four reportable segments based on its geographic locations:  Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.  In connection with the Company’s acquisition (the “Vitro Acquisition”) of the food and beverage glass container business of Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. and its subsidiaries as conducted in the United States, Mexico and Bolivia (the “Vitro Business”) on September 1, 2015 (see Note 17), the Company has renamed the former South America segment to the Latin America segment. This change in segment name was made to reflect the addition of the Mexican and Bolivian operations from the Vitro Acquisition into the former South America segment.  The acquired Vitro food and beverage glass container distribution business located in the United States is included in the North American operating segment.  These four segments are aligned with the Company’s internal approach to managing, reporting, and evaluating performance of its global glass operations.  Certain assets and activities not directly related to one of the regions or to glass manufacturing are reported within Other.  These include licensing, equipment manufacturing, global engineering, and certain equity investments. 

The Company’s measure of profit for its reportable segments is segment operating profit, which consists of consolidated earnings from continuing operations before interest income, interest expense, and provision for income taxes and excludes amounts related to certain items that management considers not representative of ongoing operations.  The Company’s management uses segment operating profit, in combination with selected cash flow information, to evaluate performance and to allocate resources.  Segment operating profit for reportable segments includes an allocation of some corporate expenses based on both a percentage of sales and direct billings based on the costs of specific services provided.

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Tabular data dollars in millions

Financial information regarding the Company’s reportable segments is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Net sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

$

2,324

 

$

2,794

 

$

2,787

 

North America

 

 

2,039

 

 

2,003

 

 

2,002

 

Latin America

 

 

1,064

 

 

1,159

 

 

1,186

 

Asia Pacific

 

 

671

 

 

793

 

 

966

 

Reportable segment totals

 

 

6,098

 

 

6,749

 

 

6,941

 

Other

 

 

58

 

 

35

 

 

26

 

Net sales

 

$

6,156

 

$

6,784

 

$

6,967

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Segment operating profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

$

209

 

$

353

 

$

305

 

North America

 

 

265

 

 

240

 

 

307

 

Latin America

 

 

183

 

 

227

 

 

204

 

Asia Pacific

 

 

83

 

 

88

 

 

131

 

Reportable segment totals

 

 

740

 

 

908

 

 

947

 

Items excluded from segment operating profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

 

(29)

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and other charges

 

 

(80)

 

 

(91)

 

 

(119)

 

Strategic transaction costs

 

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value inventory adjustments

 

 

(22)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value intangible adjustments

 

 

(10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-income tax charge

 

 

 

 

 

(69)

 

 

 

 

Pension Settlement charges

 

 

 

 

 

(35)

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(232)

 

 

(210)

 

 

(210)

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

before income taxes

 

$

394

 

$

502

 

$

589

 

 

 

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Tabular data dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Reportable

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North

 

Latin

 

Asia

 

Segment

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

Europe

 

America

 

America

 

Pacific

 

Totals

 

Other

 

Totals

 

Total assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

2,902

 

$

2,492

 

$

2,807

 

$

917

 

$

9,118

 

$

182

 

$

9,300

 

2014

 

 

3,215

 

 

1,963

 

 

1,300

 

 

1,018

 

 

7,496

 

 

181

 

 

7,677

 

2013

 

 

3,494

 

 

1,986

 

 

1,467

 

 

1,149

 

 

8,096

 

 

89

 

 

8,185

 

Equity investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

78

 

$

22

 

$

 —

 

$

145

 

$

245

 

$

164

 

$

409

 

2014

 

 

81

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

153

 

 

258

 

 

169

 

 

427

 

2013

 

 

84

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

155

 

 

264

 

 

51

 

 

315

 

Equity earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

16

 

$

19

 

$

 —

 

$

7

 

$

42

 

$

18

 

$

60

 

2014

 

 

19

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

40

 

 

24

 

 

64

 

2013

 

 

17

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

43

 

 

24

 

 

67

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

164

 

$

97

 

$

89

 

$

50

 

$

400

 

$

 —

 

$

400

 

2014

 

 

188

 

 

89

 

 

55

 

 

34

 

 

366

 

 

3

 

 

369

 

2013

 

 

130

 

 

100

 

 

80

 

 

36

 

 

346

 

 

14

 

 

360

 

Depreciation and amortization expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

120

 

$

128

 

$

107

 

$

40

 

$

395

 

$

1

 

$

396

 

2014

 

 

140

 

 

131

 

 

79

 

 

53

 

 

403

 

 

3

 

 

406

 

2013

 

 

139

 

 

110

 

 

72

 

 

62

 

 

383

 

 

2

 

 

385

 

 

The Company’s net property, plant and equipment by geographic segment are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

U.S.

    

Non-U.S.

    

Total

 

2015

 

$

704

 

$

2,227

 

$

2,931

 

2014

 

 

678

 

 

1,734

 

 

2,412

 

2013

 

 

651

 

 

1,946

 

 

2,597

 

 

The Company’s net sales by geographic segment are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

U.S.

    

Non-U.S.

    

Total

 

2015

 

$

1,939

 

$

4,217

 

$

6,156

 

2014

 

 

1,852

 

 

4,932

 

 

6,784

 

2013

 

 

1,809

 

 

5,158

 

 

6,967

 

Operations outside the U.S. that accounted for more than 10% of consolidated net sales from continuing operations were in France (2015—10%, 2014—11%, 2013—11%).

 

 

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Tabular data dollars in millions

3. Inventories

Major classes of inventory are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Finished goods

 

$

858

 

$

884

 

Raw materials

 

 

113

 

 

110

 

Operating supplies

 

 

36

 

 

41

 

 

 

$

1,007

 

$

1,035

 

 

 

4. Equity Investments

At December 31, 2015 the Company’s ownership percentage in equity associates include:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

O-I Ownership

    

 

 

Affiliates

 

Percentage

 

 Business Type

 

BJC O-I Glass Pte. Ltd.

 

50

%  

Glass container manufacturer

 

CO Vidrieria SARL

 

50

%  

Glass container manufacturer

 

Rocky Mountain Bottle Company

 

50

%  

Glass container manufacturer

 

Tata Chemical (Soda Ash) Partners

 

25

%  

Soda ash supplier

 

Vetrerie Meridionali SpA (“VeMe”)

 

50

%  

Glass container manufacturer

 

Vetri Speciali SpA

 

50

%  

Specialty glass manufacturer

 

In 2014, the Company entered into the COV joint venture with Constellation Brands, Inc. to operate a glass container plant in Nava, Mexico.

In 2013, changes were made to the VeMe joint venture agreement that resulted in the Company relinquishing control of the joint venture and, therefore, deconsolidating the entity. No gain or loss was recognized related to the deconsolidation as the fair value of the entity was equal to the carrying amount of the entity’s assets and liabilities. The fair value, which the Company classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, was computed using a discounted cash flow analysis based on projected future cash flows of the joint venture.

Summarized information pertaining to the Company’s equity associates follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Equity in earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-U.S.

 

$

23

 

$

23

 

$

27

 

U.S.

 

 

37

 

 

41

 

 

40

 

Total

 

$

60

 

$

64

 

$

67

 

Dividends received

 

$

53

 

$

54

 

$

67

 

 

Summarized combined financial information for equity associates is as follows (unaudited):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

At end of year:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

$

430

 

$

479

 

Non-current assets

 

 

959

 

 

718

 

Total assets

 

 

1,389

 

 

1,197

 

Current liabilities

 

 

203

 

 

217

 

Other liabilities and deferred items

 

 

211

 

 

191

 

Total liabilities and deferred items

 

 

414

 

 

408

 

Net assets

 

$

975

 

$

789

 

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2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

For the year:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

719

 

$

752

 

$

699

 

Gross profit

 

$

193

 

$

198

 

$

185

 

Net earnings

 

$

139

 

$

150

 

$

149

 

The Company made purchases of approximately $161 million and $188 million from equity affiliates in 2015 and 2014, respectively, and owed approximately $66 million and $79 million to equity affiliates as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

There is a difference of approximately $18 million as of December 31, 2015, between the amount at which certain investments are carried and the amount of underlying equity in net assets.  The portion of the difference related to inventory or amortizable assets is amortized as a reduction of the equity earnings.  The remaining difference is considered goodwill.

 

5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

North

    

Latin

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

America

 

America

 

Other

 

Total

 

Balance as of January 1, 2013

 

 

1,006

 

 

743

 

 

325

 

 

5

 

 

2,079

 

Translation effects

 

 

38

 

 

(9)

 

 

(49)

 

 

 

 

 

(20)

 

Balance as of December 31, 2013

 

 

1,044

 

 

734

 

 

276

 

 

5

 

 

2,059

 

Translation effects

 

 

(118)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(37)

 

 

 

 

 

(166)

 

Balance as of December 31, 2014

 

 

926

 

 

723

 

 

239

 

 

5

 

 

1,893

 

Acquisitions

 

 

 

 

 

316

 

 

480

 

 

 

 

 

796

 

Translation effects

 

 

(86)

 

 

(19)

 

 

(95)

 

 

 

 

 

(200)

 

Balance as of December 31, 2015

 

$

840

 

$

1,020

 

$

624

 

$

5

 

$

2,489

 

The acquired goodwill in 2015 primarily relates to the Vitro Acquisition (see Note 17).

Goodwill for the Asia Pacific segment is $0 and net of accumulated impairment losses of $1,135 million as of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of October 1 (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise) using a two-step process.  Step 1 compares the business enterprise value (“BEV”) of each reporting unit with its carrying value. The BEV is computed based on estimated future cash flows, discounted at the weighted average cost of capital of a hypothetical third-party buyer. If the BEV is less than the carrying value for any reporting unit, then Step 2 must be performed.  Step 2 compares the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount of goodwill.  Any excess of the carrying value of the goodwill over the implied fair value will be recorded as an impairment loss.  The calculations of the BEV in Step 1 and the implied fair value of goodwill in Step 2 are based on significant unobservable inputs, such as price trends, customer demand, material costs, discount rates and asset replacement costs, and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company completed its annual impairment testing and determined that no impairment existed.

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Intangible assets

On September 1, 2015, the Company acquired customer list intangibles as part of the Vitro Acquisition (see Note 17). The intangibles consist of the following at December 31, 2015:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

    

As of December 31, 2015

 

 

 

 

Gross Carrying Amount

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

Translation Effects

 

Net Carrying Amount

 

Definite-lived intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Customer list intangibles

 

 

$

635

 

$

(26)

 

$

(12)

 

$

597

 

 

Customer list intangible assets are amortized using the accelerated amortization method over their 20 year lives. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $26 million, $0 million and $0 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, respectively. Estimated amortization related to intangible assets through 2020 is as follows: 2016, $42 million; 2017, $45 million; 2018, $44 million; 2019, $44 million; and 2020, $42 million. No impairment existed on these assets at December 31, 2015.

The Company has determined that the fair value measurements related to the customer list intangibles are based on significant unobservable inputs and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

 

6. Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following at December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Prepaid expenses

 

$

42

 

$

52

 

Value added taxes

 

 

195

 

 

71

 

Other

 

 

115

 

 

126

 

 

 

$

352

 

$

249

 

In conjunction with the Vitro Acquisition, part of the total consideration paid by the Company relates to a value added tax receivable of approximately $143 million. This amount is included in “Value added taxes” above and is expected to be refunded to the Company in approximately twelve months.

Other assets (noncurrent) consist of the following at December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Deferred tax assets

 

$

177

 

$

203

 

Deferred returnable packaging costs

 

 

110

 

 

126

 

Repair part inventories

 

 

118

 

 

107

 

Value added taxes

 

 

17

 

 

58

 

Capitalized software

 

 

86

 

 

101

 

Deferred finance fees

 

 

6

 

 

7

 

Other

 

 

13

 

 

4

 

 

 

$

527

 

$

606

 

 

 

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7. Derivative Instruments

The Company has certain derivative assets and liabilities which consist of natural gas forwards and foreign exchange option and forward contracts.  The Company uses an income approach to value these contracts.  Natural gas forward rates and foreign exchange rates are the significant inputs into the valuation models.  These inputs are observable in active markets over the terms of the instruments the Company holds, and accordingly, the Company classifies its derivative assets and liabilities as Level 2 in the hierarchy.  The Company also evaluates counterparty risk in determining fair values.

Commodity Forward Contracts Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

In North America, the Company enters into commodity forward contracts related to forecasted natural gas requirements, the objectives of which are to limit the effects of fluctuations in the future market price paid for natural gas and the related volatility in cash flows. The Company continually evaluates the natural gas market and related price risk and periodically enters into commodity forward contracts in order to hedge a portion of its usage requirements. The majority of the sales volume in North America is tied to customer contracts that contain provisions that pass the price of natural gas to the customer.  In certain of these contracts, the customer has the option of fixing the natural gas price component for a specified period of time.  At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had entered into commodity forward contracts covering approximately 7,300,000 MM BTUs and 450,000 MM BTUs, respectively, primarily related to customer requests to lock the price of natural gas.

The Company accounts for the above forward contracts as cash flow hedges at December 31, 2015 and recognizes them on the balance sheet at fair value. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as, and meets the required criteria for, a cash flow hedge is recorded in the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income component of share owners’ equity (“OCI”) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the underlying hedged item affects earnings. An unrecognized loss of $4 million at December 31, 2015 and an unrecognized loss of less than $1 million at December 31, 2014 related to the commodity forward contracts were included in Accumulated OCI, and will be reclassified into earnings over the next twelve to twenty-four months.  Any material portion of the change in the fair value of a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge that is deemed to be ineffective is recognized in current earnings.  The ineffectiveness related to these natural gas hedges for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was not material.

The effect of the commodity forward contracts on the results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Gain (Loss) reclassified

 

Amount of Gain (Loss) recognized in

 

from Accumulated OCI into Income

 

OCI on Commodity Forward Contracts

 

(reported in cost of goods sold)

 

(Effective Portion)

 

(Effective Portion)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

$

(4)

    

$

3

    

$

1

    

$

(1)

    

$

2

    

$

(1)

 

Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts and not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The Company may enter into short-term forward exchange or option agreements to purchase foreign currencies at set rates in the future. These agreements are used to limit exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates for significant planned purchases of fixed assets or commodities that are denominated in currencies other than the subsidiaries’ functional currency. The Company may also use forward exchange agreements to offset the foreign currency risk for receivables and payables, including intercompany receivables, payables and loans, not denominated in, or indexed to, their functional currencies. The Company records these short-term forward exchange agreements on the balance sheet at fair value and changes in the fair value are recognized in current earnings.

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At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had outstanding forward exchange and option agreements denominated in various currencies covering the equivalent of approximately $790 million and $524 million, respectively, related primarily to intercompany transactions and loans.

The effect of the foreign exchange derivative contracts on the results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Gain

 

 

 

(Loss) Recognized in

 

Location of Gain (Loss)

 

Income on Foreign

 

Recognized in Income on

 

Exchange Contracts

 

Foreign Exchange Contracts

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Other expense

    

$

10

    

$

(8)

    

$

(28)

 

Balance Sheet Classification

The Company records the fair values of derivative financial instruments on the balance sheet as follows: (a) receivables if the instrument has a positive fair value and maturity within one year, (b) deposits, receivables, and other assets if the instrument has a positive fair value and maturity after one year, and (c) other accrued liabilities or other liabilities (current) if the instrument has a negative fair value and maturity within one year. The following table shows the amount and classification (as noted above) of the Company’s derivatives as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Balance Sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

2015

 

2014

 

Asset Derivatives:

    

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward exchange derivative contracts

 

a

 

$

14

 

$

10

 

Total asset derivatives

 

 

 

$

14

 

$

10

 

Liability Derivatives:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

c

 

$

3

 

$

 —

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward exchange derivative contracts

 

c

 

 

2

 

 

4

 

Total liability derivatives

 

 

 

$

5

 

$

4

 

 

 

8. Restructuring Accruals, Asset Impairments and Other Costs Related to Closed Facilities

The Company continually reviews its manufacturing footprint and operating cost structure and may decide to close operations or reduce headcount to gain efficiencies, integrate acquired operations, reduce future expenses and other market factors.  The Company incurs costs associated with these actions including employee severance and benefits, other exit costs such as those related to contract terminations, and asset impairment charges.  The Company also may incur other costs related to closed facilities including environmental remediation, clean up, dismantling and preparation for sale or other disposition.

The Company accounts for restructuring and other costs under applicable provisions of generally accepted accounting principles.  Charges for employee severance and related benefits are generally accrued based on contractual arrangements with employees or their representatives.  Other exit costs are accrued based on the estimated cost to settle related contractual arrangements.  Estimated environmental remediation costs are accrued when specific claims have been received or are probable of being received.

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The Company’s decisions to curtail selected production capacity have resulted in write downs of certain long-lived assets to the extent their carrying amounts exceeded fair value or fair value less cost to sell.  The Company classified the significant assumptions used to determine the fair value of the impaired assets as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as set forth in the general accounting principles for fair value measurements.

When a decision is made to take these actions, the Company manages and accounts for them programmatically apart from the on-going operations of the business.  Information related to major programs (as in the case of the European Asset Optimization and Asia Pacific Restructuring programs below) are presented separately.  Minor initiatives are presented on a combined basis as Other Restructuring Actions. These restructuring initiatives taken by the Company are not related to the European Asset Optimization program or the Asia Pacific restructuring plan. When charges related to major programs are completed, remaining accrual balances are classified with Other Restructuring Actions.

European Asset Optimization

Since 2011, the Company has implemented the European Asset Optimization program to increase the efficiency and capability of its European operations and to better align its European manufacturing footprint with market and customer needs.  This program involved making additional investments in certain facilities and addressing assets with higher cost structures.  As part of this program, the Company recorded charges of $0 million in 2015, $1 million in 2014 and $16 million in 2013 for employee costs, write-down of assets, and environmental remediation related to decisions to close furnaces and manufacturing facilities in Europe.  The Company does not expect to execute any further actions under this program and recorded total cumulative charges of $127 million.

Asia Pacific Restructuring

Since 2011, the Company has implemented a restructuring plan in its Asia Pacific segment, primarily related to aligning its supply base with lower demand in the region.  As part of this plan, the Company recorded charges of $5 million, $73 million and $49 million for the years ended 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, for employee costs, write-down of assets, and pension charges related to furnace closures and additional restructuring activities. The Company has recorded total cumulative charges of $220 million under this program.

Other Restructuring Actions

The Company took certain other restructuring actions and recorded charges in 2015 of $58 million. These charges primarily related to employee costs, write-down of assets and other exit costs totaling $14 million for a plant closure and furnace closure in Latin America, $38 million for a plant closure in North America and $6 million for other restructuring actions. In 2014, the Company took certain other restructuring actions and recorded charges of $2 million for employee costs related to global headcount reduction initiatives. In 2013, there were charges of $16 million for employee costs related to the closure of flat glass operations in Latin America, $13 million for employee costs related to global headcount reduction initiatives, and $3 million for miscellaneous other costs. 

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The following table presents information related to restructuring, asset impairment and other costs related to closed facilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

European

    

 

 

    

Other

    

 

 

 

 

 

Asset

 

Asia Pacific

 

Restructuring

 

Total

 

 

 

Optimization

 

Restructuring

 

Actions

 

Restructuring

 

Balance at January 1, 2014

 

$

30

 

$

20

 

$

64

 

$

114

 

2014 charges

 

 

1

 

 

73

 

 

2

 

 

76

 

Write-down of assets to net realizable value

 

 

 

 

 

(46)

 

 

 

 

 

(46)

 

Net cash paid, principally severance and related benefits

 

 

(12)

 

 

(20)

 

 

(26)

 

 

(58)

 

Pension charges transferred to other accounts

 

 

 

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

(7)

 

Other, including foreign exchange translation

 

 

(7)

 

 

(8)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(19)

 

Balance at December 31, 2014

 

 

12

 

 

12

 

 

36

 

 

60

 

2015 charges

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

58

 

 

63

 

Write-down of assets to net realizable value

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

 

 

(27)

 

 

(31)

 

Net cash paid, principally severance and related benefits

 

 

(5)

 

 

(5)

 

 

(28)

 

 

(38)

 

Other, including foreign exchange translation

 

 

(4)

 

 

(1)

 

 

(6)

 

 

(11)

 

Balance at December 31, 2015

 

$

3

 

$

7

 

$

33

 

$

43

 

 

The restructuring accrual balance represents the Company’s estimates of the remaining future cash amounts to be paid related to the actions noted above.  As of December 31, 2015, the Company’s estimates include approximately $29 million for employee benefits costs, $7 million for environmental remediation costs, and $7 million for other exit costs.

 

9. Pension Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

Pension Benefit Plans

The Company participates in OI Inc.’s defined benefit pension plans for a substantial number of employees located in the United States. Benefits generally are based on compensation for salaried employees and on length of service for hourly employees. OI Inc.’s policy is to fund pension plans such that sufficient assets will be available to meet future benefit requirements. Independent actuaries determine pension costs for each subsidiary of OI Inc. included in the plans; however, accumulated benefit obligation information and plan assets pertaining to each subsidiary have not been separately determined. As such, the accumulated benefit obligation and the plan assets related to the pension plans for domestic employees have been retained by another subsidiary of OI Inc. Net expense to results of operations for the Company’s allocated portion of the domestic pension costs amounted to $24 million in 2015, $19 million in 2014 and $48 million in 2013.

OI Inc. also sponsors several defined contribution plans for all salaried and hourly U.S. employees of the Company. Participation is voluntary and participants’ contributions are based on their compensation. OI Inc. matches contributions of participants, up to various limits, in substantially all plans. OI Inc. charges the Company for its share of the match. The Company’s share of the contributions to these plans amounted to $27 million in 2015, $17 million in 2014 and $13 million in 2013.

The Company also has defined benefit pension plans covering a substantial number of employees in several non‑U.S. jurisdictions. Benefits generally are based on compensation for salaried employees and on length of service for hourly employees. The Company’s policy is to fund pension plans such that sufficient assets will be available to meet future benefit requirements. The Company’s defined benefit pension plans use a December 31 measurement date.

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The changes in the non‑U.S. pension plans benefit obligations for the year were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Obligations at beginning of year

 

$

1,311

 

$

1,866

 

Change in benefit obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

 

15

 

 

23

 

Interest cost

 

 

44

 

 

69

 

Actuarial (gain) loss, including the effect of change in discount rates

 

 

(9)

 

 

131

 

Curtailment and plan amendment

 

 

 

 

 

(567)

 

Acquisitions

 

 

37

 

 

 

 

Participant contributions

 

 

1

 

 

5

 

Benefit payments

 

 

(58)

 

 

(91)

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(131)

 

 

(125)

 

Net change in benefit obligations

 

 

(101)

 

 

(555)

 

Obligations at end of year

 

$

1,210

 

$

1,311

 

 

The changes in the fair value of the non‑U.S. pension plans’ assets for the year were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Fair value at beginning of year

 

$

1,094

 

$

1,578

 

Change in fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual gain on plan assets

 

 

42

 

 

188

 

Benefit payments

 

 

(58)

 

 

(91)

 

Employer contributions

 

 

15

 

 

28

 

Participant contributions

 

 

1

 

 

5

 

Acquisitions

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

Settlements

 

 

 

 

 

(519)

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(104)

 

 

(94)

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

Net change in fair value of assets

 

 

(82)

 

 

(484)

 

Fair value at end of year

 

$

1,012

 

$

1,094

 

 

The funded status of the non‑U.S. pension plans at year end was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Plan assets at fair value

 

$

1,012

 

$

1,094

 

Projected benefit obligations

 

 

1,210

 

 

1,311

 

Plan assets less than projected benefit obligations

 

 

(198)

 

 

(217)

 

Items not yet recognized in pension expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

 

320

 

 

347

 

Prior service credit

 

 

(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

319

 

 

347

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

121

 

$

130

 

 

 

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Tabular data dollars in millions

The following changes in plan assets and benefit obligations were recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2015 and 2014 as follows (amounts are pretax):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Pension assets

 

$

32

 

$

22

 

Current pension liability, included with Other accrued liabilities

 

 

(6)

 

 

(9)

 

Pension benefits

 

 

(224)

 

 

(230)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

319

 

 

347

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

121

 

$

130

 

 

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $1,146 million and $1,234 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Current year actuarial (gain) loss

 

$

15

 

$

(23)

 

Amortization of actuarial loss

 

 

(15)

 

 

(20)

 

Amortization of prior service credit

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Curtailment and plan amendment

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Settlement

 

 

 

 

 

(64)

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

(83)

 

Translation

 

 

(31)

 

 

(32)

 

 

 

$

(31)

 

$

(115)

 

 

The components of the non‑U.S. pension plans’ net pension expense were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Service cost

 

$

15

 

$

23

 

$

33

 

Interest cost

 

 

44

 

 

69

 

 

72

 

Expected asset return

 

 

(67)

 

 

(86)

 

 

(91)

 

Amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

 

15

 

 

18

 

 

28

 

Prior service credit

 

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

Net amortization

 

 

15

 

 

18

 

 

27

 

Net expense

 

$

7

 

$

24

 

$

41

 

The Company settled the liability associated with its pension plan in the Netherlands which resulted in a non-cash charge of approximately $35 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. Pension expense excludes $3 million and $6 million of pension settlement costs that were recorded in restructuring expense in 2014 and 2013, respectively. The table above excludes these charges.

Amounts that are expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net pension expense during 2015:

 

 

 

 

Amortization:

   

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

$

13

Prior service cost

 

 

 

Net amortization

 

$

13

 

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Tabular data dollars in millions

The following information is for plans with projected and accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets at year end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projected Benefit

 

Accumulated Benefit

 

 

 

Obligation Exceeds

 

Obligation Exceeds

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Fair Value of

 

 

 

of Plan Assets

 

Plan Assets

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2015

    

2014

 

Projected benefit obligations

 

$

876

 

$

1,049

 

$

876

 

$

1,049

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

 

 

850

 

 

1,023

 

 

850

 

 

1,023

 

Fair value of plan assets

 

 

645

 

 

810

 

 

645

 

 

810

 

 

The weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Discount rate

 

3.82

%  

3.65

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

2.84

%  

2.89

%

 

The weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension costs were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Discount rate

 

3.65

%  

4.14

%  

3.89

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

2.89

%  

3.31

%  

3.08

%

Expected long-term rate of return on assets

 

7.21

%  

7.23

%  

6.34

%

Future benefits are assumed to increase in a manner consistent with past experience of the plans, which, to the extent benefits are based on compensation, includes assumed salary increases as presented above.

For 2015, the Company’s weighted average expected long‑term rate of return on assets was 7.23% for the non‑U.S. plans. In developing this assumption, the Company evaluated input from its third party pension plan asset managers, including their review of asset class return expectations and long‑term inflation assumptions. The Company also considered its historical 10‑year average return (through December 31, 2014), which was in line with the expected long‑term rate of return assumption for 2015.

It is the Company’s policy to invest pension plan assets in a diversified portfolio consisting of an array of asset classes within established target asset allocation ranges. The investment risk of the assets is limited by appropriate diversification both within and between asset classes. The assets of the group trust and the Company’s non‑U.S. plans are primarily invested in a broad mix of domestic and international equities, domestic and international bonds, and real estate, subject to the target asset allocation ranges. The assets are managed with a view to ensuring that sufficient liquidity will be available to meet expected cash flow requirements.

The investment valuation policy of the Company is to value investments at fair value. All investments are valued at their respective net asset values. Equity securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last reported sales price on their principal exchange on valuation date or official close for certain markets. Fixed income investments are valued by an independent pricing service. Investments in registered investment companies or collective pooled funds are valued at their respective net asset values. Short‑term investments are stated at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The fair value of real estate is determined by periodic appraisals.

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Tabular data dollars in millions

The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

Target

 

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Allocation

 

Cash and cash equivalents

    

$

30

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

14

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

    

 

 

 

Equity securities

 

 

278

 

 

176

 

 

 

 

 

343

 

 

200

 

 

 

45

-

55

%

Debt securities

 

 

329

 

 

111

 

 

 

 

 

364

 

 

119

 

 

2

 

40

-

50

%

Real estate

 

 

 

 

 

53

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

3

 

0

-

10

%

Other

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

0

-

10

%

Total assets at fair value

 

$

637

 

$

364

 

$

11

 

$

721

 

$

368

 

$

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s pension plan assets recorded at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Beginning balance

 

$

5

 

$

8

 

Net increase (decrease)

 

 

6

 

 

(3)

 

Ending balance

 

$

11

 

$

5

 

The net increase (decrease) in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 pension plan assets is primarily due to purchases and sales of unlisted real estate funds. The change in the fair value of Level 3 pension plan assets due to actual return on those assets was immaterial in 2015.

In order to maintain minimum funding requirements, the Company is required to make contributions to its non‑U.S. defined benefit pension plans of approximately $22 million in 2016.

The following estimated future benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid in the years indicated:

 

 

 

 

 

Year(s)

    

 

 

 

2016

 

$

59

 

2017

 

 

55

 

2018

 

 

56

 

2019

 

 

58

 

2020

 

 

60

 

2021 - 2025

 

 

331

 

Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions

OI Inc. provides retiree health care and life insurance benefits covering certain U.S. salaried and hourly employees. Benefits provided by the Company for hourly retirees are determined by collective bargaining. Employees are generally eligible for benefits upon retirement and completion of a specified number of years of creditable service. Independent actuaries determine postretirement benefit costs for each subsidiary of OI Inc.; however, accumulated postretirement benefit obligation information pertaining to each subsidiary has not been separately determined. As such, the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation has been retained by another subsidiary of OI Inc.

The Company’s net periodic postretirement benefit cost, as allocated by OI Inc., for domestic employees was $2 million, $1 million, and $3 million at December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

The Company also has postretirement benefit plans covering substantially all employees in Canada. The following tables relate to the Company’s postretirement benefit plans in Canada.

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Tabular data dollars in millions

The changes in the postretirement benefit obligations for the year were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Obligations at beginning of year

 

$

81

 

$

90

 

Change in benefit obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

Interest cost

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

Actuarial (gain) loss, including the effect of changing discount rates

 

 

(1)

 

 

(2)

 

Benefit payments

 

 

(3)

 

 

(3)

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(13)

 

 

(7)

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

 

Net change in benefit obligations

 

 

(13)

 

 

(9)

 

Obligations at end of year

 

$

68

 

$

81

 

The funded status of the postretirement benefit plans at year end was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Postretirement benefit obligations

 

$

(68)

 

$

(81)

 

Items not yet recognized in net postretirement benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

 

(3)

 

 

(3)

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

(71)

 

$

(84)

 

The net amount recognized is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Current nonpension postretirement benefit, included with Other accrued liabilities

 

$

(2)

 

$

(3)

 

Nonpension postretirement benefits

 

 

(66)

 

 

(78)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(3)

 

 

(3)

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

(71)

 

$

(84)

 

The following changes in benefit obligations were recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2015 and 2014 as follows (amounts are pretax):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Current year actuarial (gain) loss

 

$

 —

 

$

(1)

 

The components of the net postretirement benefit cost for the year were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Service cost

 

$

1

 

$

1

 

$

1

 

Interest cost

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

Net postretirement benefit cost

 

$

4

 

$

5

 

$

5

 

The weighted average discount rates used to determine the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and net postretirement benefit cost were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Accumulated post retirement benefit obligation

 

3.80

%  

3.75

%  

4.47

%

Net postretirement benefit cost

 

3.75

%  

4.47

%  

3.89

%

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The weighted average assumed health care cost trend rates at December 31 were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year

 

5.00

%  

5.00

%

Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate)

 

5.00

%  

5.00

%

Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate

 

2015

 

2014

 

Assumed health care cost trend rates affect the amounts reported for the postretirement benefit plans. A one‑percentage‑point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-Percentage Point

 

 

 

Increase

 

Decrease

 

Effect on total of service and interest cost

    

$

1

    

$

(1)

 

Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligations

 

 

11

 

 

(9)

 

Amortization included in net postretirement benefit cost is based on the average remaining service of employees.

The following estimated future benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid in the years indicated:

 

 

 

 

 

Year(s)

    

 

 

 

2016

 

$

3

 

2017

 

 

3

 

2018

 

 

3

 

2019

 

 

3

 

2020

 

 

3

 

2021 - 2025

 

 

16

 

Other U.S. hourly retirees receive health and life insurance benefits from a multi‑employer trust established by collective bargaining. Payments to the trust as required by the bargaining agreements are based upon specified amounts per hour worked and were $6 million in each of the years 2015, 2014 and 2013. Postretirement health and life benefits for retirees of foreign subsidiaries are generally provided through the national health care programs of the countries in which the subsidiaries are located.

 

10. Income Taxes

The provision (benefit) for income taxes was calculated based on the following components of earnings (loss) before income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

U.S.

 

$

125

 

$

231

 

$

340

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

269

 

 

271

 

 

249

 

 

 

$

394

 

$

502

 

$

589

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

U.S.

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

(4)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(10)

 

 

 

$

(4)

 

$

(4)

 

$

(10)

 

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Tabular data dollars in millions

The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

$

9

 

$

8

 

$

7

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

85

 

 

103

 

 

116

 

 

 

 

94

 

 

111

 

 

123

 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

 

5

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

2

 

 

(18)

 

 

(3)

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

(18)

 

 

(3)

 

Total:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

 

14

 

 

8

 

 

7

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

87

 

 

85

 

 

113

 

Total

 

$

101

 

$

93

 

$

120

 

 

A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes based on the statutory U.S. Federal tax rate of 35% to the provision for income taxes is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Tax provision on pretax earnings (loss) from continuing operations at statutory U.S. Federal tax rate

 

$

138

 

$

177

 

$

206

 

Increase (decrease) in provision for income taxes due to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-U.S. tax rates under U.S. rates

 

 

(12)

 

 

(22)

 

 

(18)

 

Changes in valuation allowance

 

 

21 

 

 

(24)

 

 

(38)

 

Withholding tax, net

 

 

18 

 

 

18 

 

 

22 

 

Non-deductible acquisition costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. tax on intercompany dividends and interest

 

 

16 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. tax consolidation benefit

 

 

(70)

 

 

(47)

 

 

(51)

 

Tax exempt income

 

 

(3)

 

 

(5)

 

 

(6)

 

Tax law changes

 

 

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax credit

 

 

(13)

 

 

(3)

 

 

(2)

 

State tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other items

 

 

 

 

(2)

 

 

(2)

 

Provision for income taxes

 

$

101

 

$

93

 

$

120

 

 

Deferred income taxes reflect: (1) the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes; and (2) carryovers and credits for income tax purposes.

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Tabular data dollars in millions

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued postretirement benefits

 

$

18

 

$

21

 

Foreign tax credit

 

 

389

 

 

376

 

Operating and capital loss carryovers

 

 

296

 

 

334

 

Other credit carryovers

 

 

13

 

 

12

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

68

 

 

67

 

Pension liability

 

 

27

 

 

29

 

Other

 

 

38

 

 

49

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

849

 

 

888

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

112

 

 

114

 

Intangibles and deferred software

 

 

131

 

 

34

 

Other

 

 

26

 

 

41

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

269

 

 

189

 

Valuation allowance

 

 

(603)

 

 

(595)

 

Net deferred taxes

 

$

(23)

 

$

104

 

Deferred taxes are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Prepaid expenses

 

$

 —

 

$

34

 

Other assets

 

 

177

 

 

203

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

(200)

 

 

(133)

 

Net deferred taxes

 

$

(23)

 

$

104

 

The Company reviews the likelihood that it will realize the benefit of its deferred tax assets and therefore the need for valuation allowances on a quarterly basis, or whenever events indicate that a review is required. In determining the requirement for a valuation allowance, the historical and projected financial results of the legal entity or consolidated group recording the net deferred tax asset is considered, along with other positive and negative evidence.

In certain foreign jurisdictions, the Company’s analysis indicates that it has cumulative losses in recent years. This is considered significant negative evidence which is objective and verifiable and, therefore, difficult to overcome. However, the cumulative loss position is not solely determinative and, accordingly, the Company considers all other available positive and negative evidence in its analysis. Based on its analysis, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance for the portion of deferred tax assets where based on the weight of available evidence it is unlikely to realize those deferred tax assets.

At December 31, 2015, before valuation allowance, the Company had unused foreign tax credits of $389 million expiring in 2017 through 2025, and research tax credit of $14 million expiring from 2019 to 2035, which will be available to offset future income tax. Approximately $145 million of the deferred tax assets related to operating and capital loss carryforwards can be carried over indefinitely, with the remaining $151 million expiring between 2016 and 2035.

At December 31, 2015, the Company’s equity in the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries for which income taxes had not been provided approximated $2.5 billion. The Company intends to reinvest these earnings indefinitely in the non‑U.S. operations. It is not practicable to estimate the U.S. and foreign tax which would be payable should these earnings be distributed. Deferred taxes are provided for earnings of non‑U.S. jurisdictions when the Company plans to remit those earnings.

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Tabular data dollars in millions

The Company is included in OI Inc.’s consolidated tax returns for U.S. federal and certain state income tax purposes. The consolidated group has net operating losses, capital losses, alternative minimum tax credits, foreign tax credits and research and development credits available to offset future U.S. Federal income tax. Income taxes are allocated to the Company on a basis consistent with separate returns.

The Company has recognized tax benefits as a result of incentives in certain non‑U.S. jurisdictions which expire in 2016.

The Company records a liability for unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions. The Company accrues interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits as a component of its income tax expense. The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s total gross unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Balance at January 1

 

$

77

 

$

100

 

$

97

 

Additions and reductions for tax positions of prior years

 

 

1

 

 

(13)

 

 

(3)

 

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

 

 

10

 

 

10

 

 

9

 

Reductions due to the lapse of the applicable statute of limitations

 

 

(5)

 

 

(8)

 

 

(2)

 

Reductions due to settlements

 

 

(1)

 

 

(1)

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(8)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(1)

 

Balance at December 31,

 

$

74

 

$

77

 

$

100

 

Unrecognized tax benefits, which if recognized, would impact the Company’s effective income tax rate

 

$

67

 

$

70

 

$

92

 

Accrued interest and penalties at December 31

 

$

25

 

$

29

 

$

35

 

Interest and penalties included in tax expense for the years ended December 31

 

$

(1)

 

$

(2)

 

$

1

 

Based upon the outcome of tax examinations, judicial proceedings, or expiration of statute of limitations, it is reasonably possible that the ultimate resolution of these unrecognized tax benefits may result in a payment that is materially different from the current estimate of the tax liabilities. The Company believes that it is reasonable possible that the estimated liability could decrease up to $47 million within the next 12 months. This is primarily the result of audit settlements or statute expirations in several taxing jurisdictions.

The Company is currently under examination in various tax jurisdictions in which it operates, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Indonesia, and Italy. The years under examination range from 2004 through 2013. The Company believes that there are no jurisdictions in which the outcome of unresolved issues or claims is likely to be material to the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows. The Company further believes that adequate provisions for all income tax uncertainties have been made. During 2015, the Company concluded income tax audits in several jurisdictions, including Argentina, Germany, Italy, Peru and Poland.

 

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11. External Debt

The following table summarizes the external long‑term debt of the Company at December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Secured Credit Agreement:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving Loans

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Term Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term Loan A

 

 

1,546

 

 

 

 

Term Loan A (€279 million at December 31, 2015)

 

 

301

 

 

 

 

Term Loan B

 

 

563

 

 

 

 

Previous Secured Credit Agreement:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term Loan B (USD tranche)

 

 

 

 

 

404

 

Term Loan C (CAD tranche)

 

 

 

 

 

70

 

Term Loan D (EUR tranche)

 

 

 

 

 

103

 

Senior Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.00%, Exchangeable, due 2015

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

7.375%, due 2016

 

 

 

 

 

594

 

6.75%, due 2020 (€500 million)

 

 

542

 

 

603

 

4.875%, due 2021 (€330 million)

 

 

357

 

 

397

 

5.00%, due 2022

 

 

494

 

 

493

 

5.875%, due 2023

 

 

680

 

 

 

 

5.375%, due 2025

 

 

296

 

 

295

 

6.375%, due 2025

 

 

293

 

 

 

 

Capital Leases

 

 

52

 

 

51

 

Other

 

 

30

 

 

29

 

Total long-term debt

 

 

5,154

 

 

3,057

 

Less amounts due within one year

 

 

67

 

 

359

 

Long-term debt

 

$

5,087

 

$

2,698

 

On April 22, 2015, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries entered into a new Senior Secured Credit Facility (the “Agreement”), which amended and restated the previous credit agreement (the “Previous Agreement”).  The proceeds from the Agreement were used to repay all outstanding amounts under the Previous Agreement and the 7.375% senior notes due 2016. The Company recorded $42 million of additional interest charges for note repurchase premiums and the related write-off of unamortized finance fees in 2015.

In connection with the closing of the Vitro Acquisition on September 1, 2015 (see Note 17), the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 (“Amendment No. 2”) to the Agreement, which provided for additional incremental availability under the incremental dollar cap in the Agreement of up to $1,250 million.  In addition, in connection with the closing of the Vitro Acquisition, on September 1, 2015, the Company entered into the First Incremental Amendment to the Agreement (the “Incremental Amendment”) pursuant to which the Company incurred $1,250 million of senior secured incremental term loan facilities, comprised of (i) a $675 million term loan A facility (the “incremental term loan A facility”) on substantially the same terms and conditions (including as to maturity) as the term loan A facility in the Agreement and (ii) a $575 million term loan B facility (the “incremental term loan B facility”) maturing seven years after the closing of the Vitro Acquisition using its incremental capacity under the Agreement.

At December 31, 2015, the Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 2 and the Incremental Amendment (the “Amended Agreement”), includes a $300 million revolving credit facility, a $600 million multicurrency revolving credit

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facility, a $1,575 million term loan A facility ($1,546 million net of debt issuance costs), and a €279 million term loan A facility ($301 million net of debt issuance costs), each of which has a final maturity date of April 22, 2020.  The Amended Agreement also includes a $575 million term loan B facility ($563 million net of debt issuance costs) with a final maturity date of September 1, 2022.  At December 31, 2015, the Company had unused credit of $872 million available under the Amended Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings outstanding under the Amended Agreement at December 31, 2015 was 2.37%.

The Amended Agreement contains various covenants that restrict, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, the ability of the Company to incur certain liens, make certain investments, become liable under contingent obligations in certain defined instances only, make restricted payments, make certain asset sales within guidelines and limits, engage in certain affiliate transactions, participate in sale and leaseback financing arrangements, alter its fundamental business, and amend certain subordinated debt obligations.

The Amended Agreement also contains one financial maintenance covenant, a Total Leverage Ratio, that requires the Company as of the last day of a fiscal quarter not to exceed a ratio of 4.0x calculated by dividing consolidated total debt, less cash and cash equivalents, by consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the Amended Agreement.  The maximum Total Leverage Ratio is subject to an increase of 0.5x for the four fiscal quarters commencing on and following the consummation of certain qualifying acquisitions as defined in the Amended Agreement.  In connection with the Vitro Acquisition on September 1, 2015, the Company elected to increase such maximum Total Leverage Ratio to 4.5x for the four fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2016. The Total Leverage Ratio could restrict the ability of the Company to undertake additional financing or acquisitions to the extent that such financing or acquisitions would cause the Total Leverage Ratio to exceed the specified maximum.

On February 3, 2016, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 (“Amendment No. 4”) to the Amended Agreement, which provided for an increase in the maximum Total Leverage Ratio for purposes of the financial covenant in the Amended Agreement of up to 5.0x for the three fiscal quarters ending March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016, 4.50x for the four fiscal quarters ending December 31, 2016, March 31, 2017, June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2017 and stepping down to 4.0x for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2017 and each fiscal quarter ending thereafter.

Failure to comply with these covenants and restrictions could result in an event of default under the Amended Agreement as amended by Amendment No. 4.  In such an event, the Company could not request borrowings under the revolving facility, and all amounts outstanding under the Amended Agreement, together with accrued interest, could then be declared immediately due and payable.  If an event of default occurs under the Amended Agreement as amended by Amendment No. 4 and the lenders cause all of the outstanding debt obligations under the Amended Agreement to become due and payable, this would result in a default under a number of other outstanding debt securities and could lead to an acceleration of obligations related to these debt securities.  As of December 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and restrictions in the Amended Agreement.  In addition, the Company believes that it will remain in compliance and that its ability to borrow funds under the Amended Agreement as amended by Amendment No. 4 will not be adversely affected by the covenants and restrictions.

The interest rates on borrowings under the Amended Agreement are, at the Company’s option, the Base Rate or the Eurocurrency Rate, as defined in the Amended Agreement, plus an applicable margin.  The applicable margin for the term loan A facility and the revolving credit facility is linked to the Company’s Total Leverage Ratio and ranges from 1.25% to 1.75% for Eurocurrency Rate loans and from 0.25% to 0.75% for Base Rate loans.  In addition, a facility fee is payable on the revolving credit facility commitments ranging from 0.20% to 0.30% per annum linked to the Total Leverage Ratio.  The applicable margin for the term loan B facility is 2.75% for Eurocurrency Rate loans and 1.75% for Base Rate loans. The incremental term loan B facility is subject to a LIBOR floor of 0.75%.

Borrowings under the Amended Agreement are secured by substantially all of the assets, excluding real estate and certain other excluded assets, of certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and certain foreign subsidiaries. 

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Borrowings are also secured by a pledge of intercompany debt and equity investments in certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and, in the case of foreign borrowings, of stock of certain foreign subsidiaries.  All borrowings under the Amended Agreement are guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company for the term of the Amended Agreement.

Also, in connection with the Vitro Acquisition, during August 2015, the Company issued senior notes with a face value of $700 million that bear interest at 5.875% and are due August 15, 2023 (the “Senior Notes due 2023”) and senior notes with a face value of $300 million that bear interest at 6.375% and are due August 15, 2025 (together with the Senior Notes due 2023, the “2015 Senior Notes”).  The 2015 Senior Notes were issued via a private placement and are guaranteed by certain of the Company‘s domestic subsidiaries.  The net proceeds from the 2015 Senior Notes, after deducting the debt discount and debt issuance costs, totaled approximately $972 million and were used to finance, in part, the Vitro Acquisition.

During December 2014, the Company issued senior notes with a face value of $500 million that bear interest at 5.00% and are due January 15, 2022 (the “Senior Notes due 2022”).  The Company also issued senior notes with a face value of $300 million that bear interest at 5.375% and are due January 15, 2025 (together with the Senior Notes due 2022, the “2014 Senior Notes”).  The 2014 Senior Notes were issued via a private placement and are guaranteed by certain of the Company‘s domestic subsidiaries.  The net proceeds from the 2014 Senior Notes, after deducting debt issuance costs, totaled approximately $790 million and were used to purchase in a tender offer $611 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.00% 2015 Exchangeable Senior Notes.  The remaining balance of the Exchangeable Senior Notes was repaid in the second quarter of 2015.

The Company has a €185 million European accounts receivable securitization program, which extends through September 2016, subject to periodic renewal of backup credit lines.

Information related to the Company’s accounts receivable securitization program as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Balance (included in short-term loans)

 

$

158

 

$

122

 

Weighted average interest rate

 

 

1.21

%  

 

1.41

%

The carrying amounts reported for the accounts receivable securitization program, and certain long-term debt obligations subject to frequently redetermined interest rates, approximate fair value.  Fair values for the Company’s significant fixed rate debt obligations are based on published market quotations, and are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

Annual maturities for all of the Company’s long-term debt through 2020 are as follows:  2016, $67 million; 2017, $84 million; 2018, $108 million; 2019, $107 million; and 2020, $2,091 million.

Fair values at December 31, 2015, of the Company’s significant fixed rate debt obligations are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal

 

Indicated

 

 

 

 

    

Amount

    

Market Price

    

Fair Value

 

Senior Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.75%, due 2020 (€500 million)

 

$

547

 

$

116.75

 

$

639

 

4.875%, due 2021 (€330 million)

 

 

361

 

 

109.19

 

 

394

 

5.00%, due 2022

 

 

500

 

 

98.25

 

 

491

 

5.875%, due 2023

 

 

700

 

 

101.00

 

 

707

 

5.375%, due 2025

 

 

300

 

 

101.50

 

 

305

 

6.375%, due 2025

 

 

300

 

 

97.50

 

 

293

 

 

 

 

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12. Contingencies

Certain litigation is pending against the Company, in many cases involving ordinary and routine claims incidental to the business of the Company and in others presenting allegations that are nonroutine and involve compensatory, punitive or treble damage claims as well as other types of relief.  The Company records a liability for such matters when it is both probable that the liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated.  Recorded amounts are reviewed and adjusted to reflect changes in the factors upon which the estimates are based including additional information, negotiations, settlements, and other events. The ultimate legal and financial liability of the Company in respect to this pending litigation cannot reasonably be estimated.  However, the Company believes, based on its examination and review of such matters and experience to date, that such ultimate liability will not have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial condition.

The Company conducted an internal investigation into conduct in certain of its overseas operations that may have violated the anti-bribery provisions of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”), the FCPA’s books and records and internal controls provisions, the Company’s own internal policies, and various local laws. In October 2012, the Company voluntarily disclosed these matters to the U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

On July 18, 2013, the Company received a letter from the DOJ indicating that it presently did not intend to take any enforcement action and is closing its inquiry into the matter.

As disclosed in previous periods, the Company is presently unable to predict the duration, scope or result of an investigation by the SEC, if any, or whether the SEC will commence any legal action.  The SEC has a broad range of civil sanctions under the FCPA and other laws and regulations including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, disgorgement, penalties, and modifications to business practices.  The Company could also be subject to investigation and sanctions outside the United States.  While the Company is currently unable to quantify the impact of any potential sanctions or remedial measures, it does not expect such actions will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity, results of operations or financial condition.

Other litigation is pending against the Company, in many cases involving ordinary and routine claims incidental to the business of the Company and in others presenting allegations that are non-routine and involve compensatory, punitive or treble damage claims as well as other types of relief.  The Company records a liability for such matters when it is both probable that the liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated.  Recorded amounts are reviewed and adjusted to reflect changes in the factors upon which the estimates are based, including additional information, negotiations, settlements and other events.

 

13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The components of comprehensive income are: (a) net earnings; (b) change in fair value of certain derivative instruments; (c) pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments; and (d) foreign currency translation adjustments. The net effect of exchange rate fluctuations generally reflects changes in the relative strength of the U.S. dollar against major foreign currencies between the beginning and end of the year.

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The following table lists the beginning balance, annual activity and ending balance of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

Net Effect of

 

Certain

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

Exchange Rate

 

Derivative

 

Employee

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

Fluctuations

 

Instruments

 

Benefit Plans

 

Loss

 

Balance on January 1, 2014

 

$

229

 

$

1

 

$

(367)

 

$

(137)

 

Change before reclassifications

 

 

(284)

 

 

3

 

 

136

 

 

(145)

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

(a)  

 

18

(b)  

 

16

 

Translation effect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32)

 

 

(32)

 

Tax effect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10)

 

 

(10)

 

Other comprehensive income attributable to the Company

 

 

(284)

 

 

1

 

 

112

 

 

(171)

 

Balance on December 31, 2014

 

 

(55)

 

 

2

 

 

(255)

 

 

(308)

 

Change before reclassifications

 

 

(513)

 

 

(4)

 

 

27

 

 

(490)

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

(a)  

 

15

(b)  

 

14 

 

Translation effect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(31)

 

 

(31)

 

Tax effect

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

 

2

 

 

1

 

Other comprehensive income attributable to the Company

 

 

(513)

 

 

(6)

 

 

13

 

 

(506)

 

Balance on December 31, 2015

 

$

(568)

 

$

(4)

 

$

(242)

 

$

(814)

 


(a)

Amount is included in Cost of goods sold on the Consolidated Results of Operations (see Note 7 for additional information).

(b)

Amount is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost and net postretirement benefit cost (see Note 9 for additional information).

 

14. Other Expense, net

Other expense, net for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 included the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and other charges

 

$

75

 

$

68

 

$

97

 

Strategic transaction costs

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value intangible adjustments

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-income tax charge

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

 

Charge for Argentina impairment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)

 

 

(10)

 

 

(2)

 

 

9

 

Other expense (income)

 

 

(2)

 

 

3

 

 

(5)

 

 

 

$

77

 

$

138

 

$

123

 

 

In 2014, the Company recorded a charge of $69 million resulting from a non-income tax assessment from a foreign tax authority.

 

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15. Operating Leases

Rent expense attributable to all warehouse, office buildings, and equipment operating leases was $68 million in 2015, $53 million in 2014 and $69 million in 2013. Minimum future rentals under operating leases are as follows: 2016, $77 million; 2017, $74 million; 2018, $68 million; 2019, $60 million; 2020, $61 million; and 2021 and thereafter, $35 million.

 

16. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Changes in the components of working capital related to operations (net of the effects related to acquisitions and divestitures) were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Decrease (increase) in current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

$

(20)

 

$

83

 

$

19

 

Inventories

 

 

(13)

 

 

(27)

 

 

(29)

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

(8)

 

 

29

 

 

6

 

Increase (decrease) in current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

139

 

 

48

 

 

126

 

Salaries and wages

 

 

16

 

 

12

 

 

(5)

 

U.S. and foreign income taxes

 

 

(13)

 

 

13

 

 

7

 

 

 

$

101

 

$

158

 

$

124

 

 

The Company uses various factoring programs to sell certain receivables to financial institutions as part of managing its cash flows. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the amount of receivables sold by the Company was $317 million and $276 million, respectively. Any continuing involvement with the sold receivables is immaterial.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Interest paid in cash

 

$

207

 

$

179

 

$

185

 

Income taxes paid in cash (all non-U.S)

 

 

101

 

 

101

 

 

128

 

Cash interest for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 includes $32 million, $9 million and $12 million of note repurchase premiums, respectively.

 

 

 

17.  Business Combinations

On September 1, 2015, the Company completed the Vitro Acquisition in a cash transaction valued at approximately $2.297 billion, subject to a working capital adjustment and certain other adjustments.  The Vitro Business in Mexico is the largest supplier of glass containers in that country, manufacturing glass containers across multiple end uses, including food, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits. The Vitro Acquisition included five food and beverage glass container plants in Mexico, a plant in Bolivia and a North American distribution business, and provided the Company with a competitive position in the glass packaging market in Mexico.  The results of the Vitro Business have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since September 1, 2015 and contributed approximately $258 million of net sales and $46 million of segment operating profit through December 31, 2015.  Vitro’s food and beverage glass container operations in Mexico and Bolivia are included in the Latin American operating segment while its distribution business is included in the North American operating segment.

The Company financed the Vitro Acquisition with the proceeds from its recently completed senior notes offering, cash on hand and the incremental term loan facilities (see Note 11).

The total purchase price will be allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities based upon their respective fair values.  The purchase agreement contains customary provisions for working capital adjustments, which the Company expects to resolve with the seller in the first half of 2016.  The purchase price allocation has not

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been finalized as of December 31, 2015, because the Company has not yet completed its review of the asset and liability values and related amortization and depreciation periods.  The Company expects that the purchase price allocation process will be completed no later than the third quarter of 2016.  The following table summarizes the preliminary estimates of fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed on September 1, 2015 and subsequent adjustments identified through the ongoing purchase price allocation process and recorded through the measurement period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 1, 2015

 

Measurement Period Adjustments

 

December 31, 2015

 

Cash

    

$

17

 

$

 —

 

$

17

 

Other current assets

 

 

344

 

 

 

 

 

344

 

Goodwill

 

 

1,073

 

 

(285)

 

 

788

 

Customer list intangibles

 

 

406

 

 

229

 

 

635

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

 

597

 

 

56

 

 

653

 

Total assets

 

 

2,437

 

 

 —

 

 

2,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

93

 

 

10

 

 

103

 

Long-term debt

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

36

 

 

(10)

 

 

26

 

Net assets acquired

 

$

2,297

 

$

 —

 

$

2,297

 

The fair value of the tangible assets was estimated utilizing income and market approaches, considering remaining useful life. The customer list intangible asset includes the Company’s established relationships with its customers and the ability of these customers to generate future economic profits for the Company. The value assigned to customer list intangibles is based on the present value of future earnings attributable to the asset group after recognition of required returns to other contributory assets. 

Recognized goodwill is attributable to the assembled workforce, expected synergies and other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. The Vitro Acquisition goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

The provisional balance sheet adjustments identified above did not result in any significant adjustments to the previous period’s income statement.

 

 

18.  Pro Forma Information – Vitro Acquisition

Had the Vitro Acquisition, described in Note 17 and the related financing described in Note 11, occurred at the beginning of each respective period, unaudited pro forma consolidated net sales and earnings from continuing operations would have been as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ending December 31, 2015

 

 

As

 

 

 

Financing

 

Pro Forma

 

    

Reported

    

Adjustments

    

Adjustments

    

As Adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

6,156

 

$

574

 

$

 —

 

$

6,730

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company

 

$

270

 

$

75

 

$

(46)

 

$

299

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Year Ending December 31, 2014

 

 

As

 

 

 

Financing

 

Pro Forma

 

    

Reported

    

Adjustments

    

Adjustments

    

As Adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

6,784

 

$

858

 

$

 —

 

$

7,642

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company

 

$

381

 

$

70

 

$

(71)

 

$

380

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19. Discontinued Operations

On March 10, 2015, a tribunal constituted under the auspices of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) awarded a subsidiary of the Company more than $455 million in an international arbitration against Venezuela related to the 2010 expropriation of the Company’s majority interest in two plants in that country.  On July 10, 2015, ICSID confirmed that it had received from Venezuela a petition to annul the award. The annulment process can take up to several years to complete.  The Company is unable at this stage to predict the amount or timing of compensation it will ultimately receive under the award. Therefore, the Company has not recognized this award in its financial statements.

A separate arbitration is pending with ICSID to obtain compensation primarily for third-party minority shareholders’ lost interests in the two expropriated plants.

The loss from discontinued operations of $4 million, $4 million and $10 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, relates to ongoing costs for the Venezuelan expropriation.

 

20. Guarantees of Debt

OI Group and the Company guarantee OI Inc.’s senior debentures on a subordinated basis. The fair value of the OI Inc. debt being guaranteed was $277 at December 31, 2015.

 

21. Related Party Transactions

Charges for administrative services are allocated to the Company by OI Inc. based on an annual utilization level. Such services include compensation and benefits administration, payroll processing, use of certain general accounting systems, auditing, income tax planning and compliance, and treasury services.

Allocated costs also include charges associated with OI Inc.’s equity compensation plans. A substantial number of the options, restricted share units and performance vested restricted share units granted under these plans have been granted to key employees of another subsidiary of OI Inc., some of whose compensation costs, including stock‑based compensation, are included in an allocation of costs to all operating subsidiaries of OI Inc., including the Company.

Management believes that such transactions are on terms no less favorable to the Company than those that could be obtained from unaffiliated third parties.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Tabular data dollars in millions

The following information summarizes the Company’s significant related party transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Revenues:

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

 

Sales to affiliated companies

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative services

 

$

2

 

$

2

 

$

2

 

Corporate management fee

 

 

74

 

 

75

 

 

80

 

Total expenses

 

$

76

 

$

77

 

$

82

 

The above expenses are recorded in the results of operations as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Cost of goods sold

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

76

 

 

77

 

 

82

 

Total expenses

 

$

76

 

$

77

 

$

82

 

 

 

 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Share Owner of

Owens‑Brockway Glass Container Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of results of operations, comprehensive income, shareowners’ 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. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and 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 Owens‑Brockway Glass Container Inc. 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.

 

 

 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Toledo, Ohio

February 16, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Net sales

    

$

6,156

    

$

6,784

    

$

6,967

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

(5,060)

 

 

(5,523)

 

 

(5,621)

 

Gross profit

 

 

1,096

 

 

1,261

 

 

1,346

 

Selling and administrative expense

 

 

(389)

 

 

(412)

 

 

(429)

 

Research, development and engineering expense

 

 

(64)

 

 

(63)

 

 

(62)

 

Equity earnings

 

 

60

 

 

64

 

 

67

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(232)

 

 

(210)

 

 

(210)

 

Other expense, net

 

 

(77)

 

 

(138)

 

 

(123)

 

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

394

 

 

502

 

 

589

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(101)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(120)

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

 

293

 

 

409

 

 

469

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(4)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(10)

 

Net earnings

 

 

289

 

 

405

 

 

459

 

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(23)

 

 

(28)

 

 

(13)

 

Net earnings attributable to the Company

 

$

266

 

$

377

 

$

446

 

Amounts attributable to the Company:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

$

270

 

$

381

 

$

456

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(4)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(10)

 

Net earnings

 

$

266

 

$

377

 

$

446

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Net earnings

    

$

289

    

$

405

    

$

459

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

(529)

 

 

(305)

 

 

(232)

 

Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax

 

 

13

 

 

112

 

 

35

 

Change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax

 

 

(6)

 

 

1

 

 

2

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(522)

 

 

(192)

 

 

(195)

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(233)

 

 

213

 

 

264

 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(7)

 

 

(7)

 

 

(7)

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company

 

$

(240)

 

$

206

 

$

257

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

    

2015

    

2014

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

394

 

$

483

 

Trade receivables, net of allowances of $29 million and $34 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively

 

 

562

 

 

550

 

Inventories

 

 

1,007

 

 

1,035

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

352

 

 

249

 

Total current assets

 

 

2,315 

 

 

2,317

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity investments

 

 

409

 

 

427

 

Pension assets

 

 

32

 

 

22

 

Other assets

 

 

527

 

 

606

 

Intangibles

 

 

597

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

2,489

 

 

1,893

 

Total other assets

 

 

4,054

 

 

2,948

 

Property, plant and equipment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land, at cost

 

 

248

 

 

221

 

Buildings and equipment, at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buildings and building equipment

 

 

1,080

 

 

1,055

 

Factory machinery and equipment

 

 

4,520

 

 

4,296

 

Transportation, office and miscellaneous equipment

 

 

68

 

 

85

 

Construction in progress

 

 

236

 

 

160

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

 

6,152

 

 

5,817

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

3,221

 

 

3,405

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

 

2,931

 

 

2,412

 

Total assets

 

$

9,300

 

$

7,677

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

    

2015

    

2014

 

Liabilities and Share Owner’s Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable including amount to related parties of $3 ($14 in 2014)

 

$

1,200

 

$

1,128

 

Salaries and wages

 

 

139

 

 

135

 

U.S. and foreign income taxes

 

 

34

 

 

43

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

332

 

 

322

 

Short-term loans

 

 

160

 

 

127

 

Long-term debt due within one year

 

 

67

 

 

359

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

1,932

 

 

2,114

 

External long-term debt

 

 

5,087

 

 

2,698

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

200

 

 

133

 

Pension benefits

 

 

224

 

 

230

 

Nonpension postretirement benefits

 

 

66

 

 

78

 

Other liabilities

 

 

186

 

 

207

 

Share owner’s equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment by and advances from Parent

 

 

2,311

 

 

2,408

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(814)

 

 

(308)

 

Total share owner’s equity of the Company

 

 

1,497

 

 

2,100

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

108

 

 

117

 

Total share owner’s equity

 

 

1,605

 

 

2,217

 

Total liabilities and share owner’s equity

 

$

9,300

 

$

7,677

 

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED SHARE OWNER’S EQUITY

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment by and

 

Other

 

Non-

 

Total Share

 

 

 

Advances from

 

Comprehensive

 

controlling

 

Owner’s

 

 

    

Parent

    

Income (Loss)

    

Interests

    

Equity

 

Balance on January 1, 2013

 

 

2,142

 

 

52

 

 

174

 

 

2,368

 

Net intercompany transactions

 

 

(283)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(283)

 

Net earnings

 

 

446

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

459

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

(189)

 

 

(6)

 

 

(195)

 

Contribution from noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

5

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22)

 

 

(22)

 

Deconsolidation of subsidiary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17)

 

 

(17)

 

Balance on December 31, 2013

 

 

2,305

 

 

(137)

 

 

147

 

 

2,315

 

Net intercompany transactions

 

 

(274)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(274)

 

Net earnings

 

 

377

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

405

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

(171)

 

 

(21)

 

 

(192)

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(37)

 

 

(37)

 

Balance on December 31, 2014

 

 

2,408

 

 

(308)

 

 

117

 

 

2,217

 

Net intercompany transactions

 

 

(345)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(345)

 

Net earnings

 

 

266

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

 

289

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

(506)

 

 

(16)

 

 

(522)

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22)

 

 

(22)

 

Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests

 

 

(18)

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

(12)

 

Balance on December 31, 2015

 

$

2,311

 

$

(814)

 

$

108

 

$

1,605

 

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

Dollars in millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

289

 

$

405

 

$

459

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

 

10

 

Non-cash charges (credits):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

319

 

 

331

 

 

345

 

Amortization of intangibles and other deferred items

 

 

77

 

 

75

 

 

40

 

Amortization of finance fees and debt discount

 

 

14

 

 

20

 

 

32

 

Deferred tax benefit

 

 

7

 

 

(18)

 

 

(3)

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and related charges

 

 

63

 

 

76

 

 

119

 

Non-income tax charge

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value inventory adjustments

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value intangible adjustments

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

126

 

 

(91)

 

 

36

 

Cash paid for restructuring activities

 

 

(38)

 

 

(58)

 

 

(78)

 

Change in non-current assets and liabilities

 

 

(117)

 

 

(25)

 

 

(134)

 

Change in components of working capital

 

 

101

 

 

158

 

 

124

 

Cash provided by continuing operating activities

 

 

877

 

 

946

 

 

950

 

Cash utilized in discontinued operating activities

 

 

(4)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(10)

 

Total cash provided by operating activities

 

 

873

 

 

942

 

 

940

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

 

(400)

 

 

(369)

 

 

(360)

 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

(2,351)

 

 

(113)

 

 

(4)

 

Net cash proceeds related to sale of assets and other

 

 

1

 

 

16

 

 

10

 

Net activity for non-controlling partner loans

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

(16)

 

Deconsolidation of subsidiary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32)

 

Net foreign exchange derivative activity

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash utilized in investing activities

 

 

(2,746

)

 

(457)

 

 

(402)

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to long-term debt

 

 

4,538

 

 

1,226

 

 

768

 

Repayments of long-term debt

 

 

(2,317)

 

 

(1,100)

 

 

(1,040)

 

Increase (decrease) in short-term loans

 

 

51

 

 

(139)

 

 

8

 

Net receipts from (distribution to) parent

 

 

(346)

 

 

(276)

 

 

(307)

 

Payment of finance fees

 

 

(90)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(7)

 

Contribution from noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(22)

 

 

(37)

 

 

(22)

 

Cash utilized in financing activities

 

 

1,814

 

 

(337)

 

 

(595)

 

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash

 

 

(30)

 

 

(21)

 

 

(7)

 

Increase (decrease) in cash

 

 

(89)

 

 

127

 

 

(64)

 

Cash at beginning of year

 

 

483

 

 

356

 

 

420

 

Cash at end of year

 

$

394

 

$

483

 

$

356

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Tabular data dollars in millions

1. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Consolidated Statements The consolidated financial statements of Owens‑Brockway Glass Container, Inc. (the “Company”) include the accounts of its subsidiaries. Newly acquired subsidiaries have been included in the consolidated financial statements from dates of acquisition.

The Company uses the equity method of accounting for investments in which it has a significant ownership interest, generally 20% to 50%. Other investments are accounted for at cost. The Company monitors other than temporary declines in fair value and records reductions in carrying values when appropriate.

Relationship with Owens-Brockway Packaging, Inc., Owens‑Illinois Group, Inc. and Owens‑Illinois, Inc. The Company is a 100%‑owned subsidiary of Owens-Brockway Packaging, Inc. (“OB Packaging”), and an indirect subsidiary of Owens‑Illinois Group, Inc. (“OI Group”) and Owens‑Illinois, Inc. (“OI Inc.”). Although OI Inc. does not conduct any operations, it has substantial obligations related to outstanding indebtedness and asbestos‑related payments. OI Inc. relies primarily on distributions from its direct and indirect subsidiaries to meet these obligations.

For federal and certain state income tax purposes, the taxable income of the Company is included in the consolidated tax returns of OI Inc. and income taxes are allocated to the Company on a basis consistent with separate returns.

Nature of Operations The Company is a leading manufacturer of glass container products. The Company’s principal product lines are glass containers for the food and beverage industries. The Company has glass container operations located in 23 countries. The principal markets and operations for the Company’s products are in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

Use of Estimates  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results may differ from those estimates, at which time the Company would revise its estimates accordingly.

Foreign Currency Translation  The assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates.  Any related translation adjustments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in share owners’ equity.

Revenue Recognition  The Company recognizes sales, net of estimated discounts and allowances, when the title to the products and risk of loss are transferred to customers.  Provisions for rebates to customers are provided in the same period that the related sales are recorded.

Shipping and Handling Costs   Shipping and handling costs are included with cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Results of Operations.

Cash  The Company defines “cash” as cash and time deposits with maturities of three months or less when purchased.  Outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit are included in accounts payable.

Accounts Receivable   Receivables are stated at amounts estimated by management to be the net realizable value.  The Company charges off accounts receivable when it becomes apparent based upon age or customer circumstances that amounts will not be collected.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts   The allowance for doubtful accounts is established through charges to the provision for bad debts.  The Company evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts on a periodic basis.  The evaluation includes historical trends in collections and write-offs, management’s judgment of the probability of collecting accounts and management’s evaluation of business risk.

Inventory Valuation  Inventories are valued at the lower of average costs or market.

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Tabular data dollars in millions

Goodwill  Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of net assets of businesses acquired.  Goodwill is evaluated annually, as of October 1, for impairment or more frequently if an impairment indicator exists.

Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets Intangible assets are amortized over the expected useful life of the asset.  Amortization expense directly attributed to the manufacturing of the Company’s products is included in cost of goods sold.  Amortization expense related to non-manufacturing activities is included in selling and administrative and other. The Company evaluates the recoverability of intangible assets and other long-lived assets based on undiscounted projected cash flows, excluding interest and taxes, when factors indicate that impairment may exist.  If impairment exists, the asset is written down to fair value.

Property, Plant and Equipment   Property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) is carried at cost and includes expenditures for new facilities and equipment and those costs which substantially increase the useful lives or capacity of existing PP&E.  In general, depreciation is computed using the straight-line method and recorded over the estimated useful life of the asset.  Factory machinery and equipment is depreciated over periods ranging from 5 to 25 years with the majority of such assets (principally glass-melting furnaces and forming machines) depreciated over 7 to 15 years.  Buildings and building equipment are depreciated over periods ranging from 10 to 50 years. Depreciation expense directly attributed to the manufacturing of the Company’s products is included in cost of goods sold.  Depreciation expense related to non-manufacturing activities is included in selling and administrative. Depreciation expense includes the amortization of assets recorded under capital leases.  Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.  Costs assigned to PP&E of acquired businesses are based on estimated fair values at the date of acquisition.  The Company evaluates the recoverability of PP&E based on undiscounted projected cash flows, excluding interest and taxes, when factors indicate that impairment may exist.  If impairment exists, the asset is written down to fair value.

Derivative Instruments   The Company uses forward exchange contracts, options and commodity forward contracts to manage risks generally associated with foreign exchange rate and commodity market volatility.  Derivative financial instruments are included on the balance sheet at fair value.  When appropriate, derivative instruments are designated as and are effective as hedges, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  If the underlying hedged transaction ceases to exist, all changes in fair value of the related derivatives that have not been settled are recognized in current earnings.  The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes and is not a party to leveraged derivatives. Cash flows from short-term forward exchange contracts not designated as hedges are classified as a financing activity.  Cash flows of commodity forward contracts are classified as operating activities.

Fair Value Measurements  Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  Generally accepted accounting principles defines a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1:  Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2:  Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3:  Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which requires the Company to develop assumptions.

The carrying amounts reported for cash and short-term loans approximate fair value.  In addition, carrying amounts approximate fair value for certain long-term debt obligations subject to frequently redetermined interest rates.  Fair values for the Company’s significant fixed rate debt obligations are generally based on published market quotations.

The Company’s derivative assets and liabilities consist of natural gas forwards and foreign exchange option and forward contracts.  The Company uses an income approach to valuing these contracts.  Natural gas forward rates and foreign exchange rates are the significant inputs into the valuation models.  These inputs are observable in active markets

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Tabular data dollars in millions

over the terms of the instruments the Company holds, and accordingly, the Company classifies its derivative assets and liabilities as Level 2 in the hierarchy.  The Company also evaluates counterparty risk in determining fair values.

Reclassifications   Certain reclassifications of prior years’ data have been made to conform to the current year presentation.

New Accounting Standards 

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers", which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers.  In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, which delayed by one year the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard, which will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the effect this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.  The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting. 

Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs - In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." This standard amends existing guidance to require the presentation of debt issuance costs in the balance sheet as a deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability instead of a deferred charge (asset). In the third quarter 2015, the Company elected to adopt this new guidance.

As a result of the adoption of ASU No. 2015-03 certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations for any period. Previously, the Company had classified these debt issuance costs as an asset in “other assets”. Accordingly, the Company has revised the classification to report these debt issuance costs under the “long-term debt” caption on the balance sheet. For the period ended December 31, 2014, the total of debt issuance costs that was previously classified as “other assets” was $15 million.

Business Combinations – In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, “Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments”. This standard allows for the acquirer to recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting periods in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The Company elected to adopt this new guidance as of the third quarter of 2015.

Deferred Taxes – In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes”. This standard requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The Company elected to adopt this new guidance prospectively in the fourth quarter of 2015. Prior periods were not retrospectively adjusted.

Participation in OI Inc. Stock Option Plans and Other Stock Based Compensation The Company participates in the equity compensation plans of OI Inc. under which employees of the Company may be granted options to purchase common shares of OI Inc., restricted common shares of OI Inc., or restricted share units of OI Inc.

Stock Options

In general, subject to change in control, options become exercisable 25% per year beginning on the first anniversary of grant. No options may be exercised in whole or in part during the first year after the date granted. 

In general, options expire following termination of employment or the seventh anniversary of the option grant. The fair value of options is amortized over the vesting periods which range from one to four years.

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Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units

Shares granted after March 21, 2005 and prior to 2011, vest 25% per year beginning on the first anniversary and unvested shares are forfeited upon termination of employment.  Restricted share units granted to employees after 2010 vest 25% per year beginning on the first anniversary.  Holders of vested restricted share units receive one share of the Company’s common stock for each unit.  Granted but unvested restricted share units are forfeited upon termination, unless certain retirement criteria are met. Restricted share units granted to directors vest after one year.

The fair value of the restricted shares and restricted share units is equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant.  The fair value of restricted shares and restricted share units granted after March 21, 2005, is amortized over the vesting periods which range from one to four years.

Performance Vested Restricted Share Units

Performance vested restricted share units vest on January 1 of the third year following the year in which they are granted. Holders of vested units may receive up to 2 shares of OI Inc.’s common stock for each unit, depending upon the attainment of consolidated performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of OI Inc.’s Board of Directors. If minimum goals are not met, no shares will be issued. Granted but unvested restricted share units are forfeited upon termination of employment, unless certain retirement criteria are met.

The fair value of each performance vested restricted share unit is equal to the product of the fair value of OI Inc.’s common stock on the date of grant and the estimated number of shares into which the performance vested restricted share unit will be converted. The fair value of performance vested restricted share units is amortized ratably over the vesting period. Should the estimated number of shares into which the performance vested restricted share unit will be converted change, an adjustment will be recorded to recognize the accumulated difference in amortization between the revised and previous estimates.

As discussed in Note 21, costs incurred under these plans by OI Inc. related to stock‑based compensation awards granted directly to the Company’s employees are included in the allocable costs charged to the Company and other operating subsidiaries of OI Inc. on an intercompany basis.

 

2. Segment Information

The Company has four reportable segments based on its geographic locations:  Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.  In connection with the Company’s acquisition (the “Vitro Acquisition”) of the food and beverage glass container business of Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. and its subsidiaries as conducted in the United States, Mexico and Bolivia (the “Vitro Business”) on September 1, 2015 (see Note 17), the Company has renamed the former South America segment to the Latin America segment. This change in segment name was made to reflect the addition of the Mexican and Bolivian operations from the Vitro Acquisition into the former South America segment.  The acquired Vitro food and beverage glass container distribution business located in the United States is included in the North American operating segment.  These four segments are aligned with the Company’s internal approach to managing, reporting, and evaluating performance of its global glass operations.  Certain assets and activities not directly related to one of the regions or to glass manufacturing are reported within Other.  These include licensing, equipment manufacturing, global engineering, and certain equity investments. 

The Company’s measure of profit for its reportable segments is segment operating profit, which consists of consolidated earnings from continuing operations before interest income, interest expense, and provision for income taxes and excludes amounts related to certain items that management considers not representative of ongoing operations.  The Company’s management uses segment operating profit, in combination with selected cash flow information, to evaluate performance and to allocate resources.  Segment operating profit for reportable segments includes an allocation of some corporate expenses based on both a percentage of sales and direct billings based on the costs of specific services provided.

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Financial information regarding the Company’s reportable segments is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Net sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

$

2,324

 

$

2,794

 

$

2,787

 

North America

 

 

2,039

 

 

2,003

 

 

2,002

 

Latin America

 

 

1,064

 

 

1,159

 

 

1,186

 

Asia Pacific

 

 

671

 

 

793

 

 

966

 

Reportable segment totals

 

 

6,098

 

 

6,749

 

 

6,941

 

Other

 

 

58

 

 

35

 

 

26

 

Net sales

 

$

6,156

 

$

6,784

 

$

6,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Segment operating profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

$

209

 

$

353

 

$

305

 

North America

 

 

265

 

 

240

 

 

307

 

Latin America

 

 

183

 

 

227

 

 

204

 

Asia Pacific

 

 

83

 

 

88

 

 

131

 

Reportable segment totals

 

 

740

 

 

908

 

 

947

 

Items excluded from segment operating profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

 

(29)

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and other charges

 

 

(80)

 

 

(91)

 

 

(119)

 

Strategic transaction costs

 

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value inventory adjustments

 

 

(22)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value intangible adjustments

 

 

(10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-income tax charge

 

 

 

 

 

(69)

 

 

 

 

Pension Settlement charges

 

 

 

 

 

(35)

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(232)

 

 

(210)

 

 

(210)

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

before income taxes

 

$

394

 

$

502

 

$

589

 

 

 

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Reportable

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North

 

Latin

 

Asia

 

Segment

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

Europe

 

America

 

America

 

Pacific

 

Totals

 

Other

 

Totals

 

Total assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

2,902

 

$

2,492

 

$

2,807

 

$

917

 

$

9,118

 

$

182

 

$

9,300

 

2014

 

 

3,215

 

 

1,963

 

 

1,300

 

 

1,018

 

 

7,496

 

 

181

 

 

7,677

 

2013

 

 

3,494

 

 

1,986

 

 

1,467

 

 

1,149

 

 

8,096

 

 

89

 

 

8,185

 

Equity investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

78

 

$

22

 

$

 —

 

$

145

 

$

245

 

$

164

 

$

409

 

2014

 

 

81

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

153

 

 

258

 

 

169

 

 

427

 

2013

 

 

84

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

155

 

 

264

 

 

51

 

 

315

 

Equity earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

16

 

$

19

 

$

 —

 

$

7

 

$

42

 

$

18

 

$

60

 

2014

 

 

19

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

40

 

 

24

 

 

64

 

2013

 

 

17

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

43

 

 

24

 

 

67

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

164

 

$

97

 

$

89

 

$

50

 

$

400

 

$

 —

 

$

400

 

2014

 

 

188

 

 

89

 

 

55

 

 

34

 

 

366

 

 

3

 

 

369

 

2013

 

 

130

 

 

100

 

 

80

 

 

36

 

 

346

 

 

14

 

 

360

 

Depreciation and amortization expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

120

 

$

128

 

$

107

 

$

40

 

$

395

 

$

1

 

$

396

 

2014

 

 

140

 

 

131

 

 

79

 

 

53

 

 

403

 

 

3

 

 

406

 

2013

 

 

139

 

 

110

 

 

72

 

 

62

 

 

383

 

 

2

 

 

385

 

 

The Company’s net property, plant and equipment by geographic segment are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

U.S.

    

Non-U.S.

    

Total

 

2015

 

$

704

 

$

2,227

 

$

2,931

 

2014

 

 

678

 

 

1,734

 

 

2,412

 

2013

 

 

651

 

 

1,946

 

 

2,597

 

 

The Company’s net sales by geographic segment are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

U.S.

    

Non-U.S.

    

Total

 

2015

 

$

1,939

 

$

4,217

 

$

6,156

 

2014

 

 

1,852

 

 

4,932

 

 

6,784

 

2013

 

 

1,809

 

 

5,158

 

 

6,967

 

Operations outside the U.S. that accounted for more than 10% of consolidated net sales from continuing operations were in France (2015—10%, 2014—11%, 2013—11%).

 

 

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3. Inventories

Major classes of inventory are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Finished goods

 

$

858

 

$

884

 

Raw materials

 

 

113

 

 

110

 

Operating supplies

 

 

36

 

 

41

 

 

 

$

1,007

 

$

1,035

 

 

 

4. Equity Investments

At December 31, 2015 the Company’s ownership percentage in equity associates include:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

O-I Ownership

    

 

 

Affiliates

 

Percentage

 

 Business Type

 

BJC O-I Glass Pte. Ltd.

 

50

%  

Glass container manufacturer

 

CO Vidrieria SARL

 

50

%  

Glass container manufacturer

 

Rocky Mountain Bottle Company

 

50

%  

Glass container manufacturer

 

Tata Chemical (Soda Ash) Partners

 

25

%  

Soda ash supplier

 

Vetrerie Meridionali SpA (“VeMe”)

 

50

%  

Glass container manufacturer

 

Vetri Speciali SpA

 

50

%  

Specialty glass manufacturer

 

In 2014, the Company entered into the COV joint venture with Constellation Brands, Inc. to operate a glass container plant in Nava, Mexico.

In 2013, changes were made to the VeMe joint venture agreement that resulted in the Company relinquishing control of the joint venture and, therefore, deconsolidating the entity. No gain or loss was recognized related to the deconsolidation as the fair value of the entity was equal to the carrying amount of the entity’s assets and liabilities. The fair value, which the Company classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, was computed using a discounted cash flow analysis based on projected future cash flows of the joint venture.

Summarized information pertaining to the Company’s equity associates follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Equity in earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-U.S.

 

$

23

 

$

23

 

$

27

 

U.S.

 

 

37

 

 

41

 

 

40

 

Total

 

$

60

 

$

64

 

$

67

 

Dividends received

 

$

53

 

$

54

 

$

67

 

 

Summarized combined financial information for equity associates is as follows (unaudited):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

At end of year:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

$

430

 

$

479

 

Non-current assets

 

 

959

 

 

718

 

Total assets

 

 

1,389

 

 

1,197

 

Current liabilities

 

 

203

 

 

217

 

Other liabilities and deferred items

 

 

211

 

 

191

 

Total liabilities and deferred items

 

 

414

 

 

408

 

Net assets

 

$

975

 

$

789

 

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2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

For the year:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

719

 

$

752

 

$

699

 

Gross profit

 

$

193

 

$

198

 

$

185

 

Net earnings

 

$

139

 

$

150

 

$

149

 

The Company made purchases of approximately $161 million and $188 million from equity affiliates in 2015 and 2014, respectively, and owed approximately $66 million and $79 million to equity affiliates as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

There is a difference of approximately $18 million as of December 31, 2015, between the amount at which certain investments are carried and the amount of underlying equity in net assets.  The portion of the difference related to inventory or amortizable assets is amortized as a reduction of the equity earnings.  The remaining difference is considered goodwill.

 

5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

North

    

Latin

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

America

 

America

 

Other

 

Total

 

Balance as of January 1, 2013

 

 

1,006

 

 

743

 

 

325

 

 

5

 

 

2,079

 

Translation effects

 

 

38

 

 

(9)

 

 

(49)

 

 

 

 

 

(20)

 

Balance as of December 31, 2013

 

 

1,044

 

 

734

 

 

276

 

 

5

 

 

2,059

 

Translation effects

 

 

(118)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(37)

 

 

 

 

 

(166)

 

Balance as of December 31, 2014

 

 

926

 

 

723

 

 

239

 

 

5

 

 

1,893

 

Acquisitions

 

 

 

 

 

316

 

 

480

 

 

 

 

 

796

 

Translation effects

 

 

(86)

 

 

(19)

 

 

(95)

 

 

 

 

 

(200)

 

Balance as of December 31, 2015

 

$

840

 

$

1,020

 

$

624

 

$

5

 

$

2,489

 

The acquired goodwill in 2015 primarily relates to the Vitro Acquisition (see Note 17).

Goodwill for the Asia Pacific segment is $0 and net of accumulated impairment losses of $1,135 million as of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of October 1 (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise) using a two-step process.  Step 1 compares the business enterprise value (“BEV”) of each reporting unit with its carrying value. The BEV is computed based on estimated future cash flows, discounted at the weighted average cost of capital of a hypothetical third-party buyer. If the BEV is less than the carrying value for any reporting unit, then Step 2 must be performed.  Step 2 compares the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount of goodwill.  Any excess of the carrying value of the goodwill over the implied fair value will be recorded as an impairment loss.  The calculations of the BEV in Step 1 and the implied fair value of goodwill in Step 2 are based on significant unobservable inputs, such as price trends, customer demand, material costs, discount rates and asset replacement costs, and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company completed its annual impairment testing and determined that no impairment existed.

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Intangible assets

On September 1, 2015, the Company acquired customer list intangibles as part of the Vitro Acquisition (see Note 17). The intangibles consist of the following at December 31, 2015:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

    

As of December 31, 2015

 

 

 

 

Gross Carrying Amount

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

Translation Effects

 

Net Carrying Amount

 

Definite-lived intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Customer list intangibles

 

 

$

635

 

$

(26)

 

$

(12)

 

$

597

 

 

Customer list intangible assets are amortized using the accelerated amortization method over their 20 year lives. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $26 million, $0 million and $0 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, respectively. Estimated amortization related to intangible assets through 2020 is as follows: 2016, $42 million; 2017, $45 million; 2018, $44 million; 2019, $44 million; and 2020, $42 million. No impairment existed on these assets at December 31, 2015.

The Company has determined that the fair value measurements related to the customer list intangibles are based on significant unobservable inputs and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

 

6. Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following at December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Prepaid expenses

 

$

42

 

$

52

 

Value added taxes

 

 

195

 

 

71

 

Other

 

 

115

 

 

126

 

 

 

$

352

 

$

249

 

In conjunction with the Vitro Acquisition, part of the total consideration paid by the Company relates to a value added tax receivable of approximately $143 million. This amount is included in “Value added taxes” above and is expected to be refunded to the Company in approximately twelve months.

Other assets (noncurrent) consist of the following at December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Deferred tax assets

 

$

177

 

$

203

 

Deferred returnable packaging costs

 

 

110

 

 

126

 

Repair part inventories

 

 

118

 

 

107

 

Value added taxes

 

 

17

 

 

58

 

Capitalized software

 

 

86

 

 

101

 

Deferred finance fees

 

 

6

 

 

7

 

Other

 

 

13

 

 

4

 

 

 

$

527

 

$

606

 

 

 

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7. Derivative Instruments

The Company has certain derivative assets and liabilities which consist of natural gas forwards and foreign exchange option and forward contracts.  The Company uses an income approach to value these contracts.  Natural gas forward rates and foreign exchange rates are the significant inputs into the valuation models.  These inputs are observable in active markets over the terms of the instruments the Company holds, and accordingly, the Company classifies its derivative assets and liabilities as Level 2 in the hierarchy.  The Company also evaluates counterparty risk in determining fair values.

Commodity Forward Contracts Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

In North America, the Company enters into commodity forward contracts related to forecasted natural gas requirements, the objectives of which are to limit the effects of fluctuations in the future market price paid for natural gas and the related volatility in cash flows. The Company continually evaluates the natural gas market and related price risk and periodically enters into commodity forward contracts in order to hedge a portion of its usage requirements. The majority of the sales volume in North America is tied to customer contracts that contain provisions that pass the price of natural gas to the customer.  In certain of these contracts, the customer has the option of fixing the natural gas price component for a specified period of time.  At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had entered into commodity forward contracts covering approximately 7,300,000 MM BTUs and 450,000 MM BTUs, respectively, primarily related to customer requests to lock the price of natural gas.

The Company accounts for the above forward contracts as cash flow hedges at December 31, 2015 and recognizes them on the balance sheet at fair value. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as, and meets the required criteria for, a cash flow hedge is recorded in the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income component of share owners’ equity (“OCI”) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the underlying hedged item affects earnings. An unrecognized loss of $4 million at December 31, 2015 and an unrecognized loss of less than $1 million at December 31, 2014 related to the commodity forward contracts were included in Accumulated OCI, and will be reclassified into earnings over the next twelve to twenty-four months.  Any material portion of the change in the fair value of a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge that is deemed to be ineffective is recognized in current earnings.  The ineffectiveness related to these natural gas hedges for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was not material.

The effect of the commodity forward contracts on the results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Gain (Loss) reclassified

 

Amount of Gain (Loss) recognized in

 

from Accumulated OCI into Income

 

OCI on Commodity Forward Contracts

 

(reported in cost of goods sold)

 

(Effective Portion)

 

(Effective Portion)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

$

(4)

    

$

3

    

$

1

    

$

(1)

    

$

2

    

$

(1)

 

Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts and not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The Company may enter into short-term forward exchange or option agreements to purchase foreign currencies at set rates in the future. These agreements are used to limit exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates for significant planned purchases of fixed assets or commodities that are denominated in currencies other than the subsidiaries’ functional currency. The Company may also use forward exchange agreements to offset the foreign currency risk for receivables and payables, including intercompany receivables, payables and loans, not denominated in, or indexed to, their functional currencies. The Company records these short-term forward exchange agreements on the balance sheet at fair value and changes in the fair value are recognized in current earnings.

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Tabular data dollars in millions

At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had outstanding forward exchange and option agreements denominated in various currencies covering the equivalent of approximately $790 million and $524 million, respectively, related primarily to intercompany transactions and loans.

 

The effect of the foreign exchange derivative contracts on the results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Gain

 

 

 

(Loss) Recognized in

 

Location of Gain (Loss)

 

Income on Foreign

 

Recognized in Income on

 

Exchange Contracts

 

Foreign Exchange Contracts

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Other expense

    

$

10

    

$

(8)

    

$

(28)

 

Balance Sheet Classification

The Company records the fair values of derivative financial instruments on the balance sheet as follows: (a) receivables if the instrument has a positive fair value and maturity within one year, (b) deposits, receivables, and other assets if the instrument has a positive fair value and maturity after one year, and (c) other accrued liabilities or other liabilities (current) if the instrument has a negative fair value and maturity within one year. The following table shows the amount and classification (as noted above) of the Company’s derivatives as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Balance Sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

2015

 

2014

 

Asset Derivatives:

    

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward exchange derivative contracts

 

a

 

$

14

 

$

10

 

Total asset derivatives

 

 

 

$

14

 

$

10

 

Liability Derivatives:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

c

 

$

3

 

$

 —

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward exchange derivative contracts

 

c

 

 

2

 

 

4

 

Total liability derivatives

 

 

 

$

5

 

$

4

 

 

 

8. Restructuring Accruals, Asset Impairments and Other Costs Related to Closed Facilities

The Company continually reviews its manufacturing footprint and operating cost structure and may decide to close operations or reduce headcount to gain efficiencies, integrate acquired operations, reduce future expenses and other market factors.  The Company incurs costs associated with these actions including employee severance and benefits, other exit costs such as those related to contract terminations, and asset impairment charges.  The Company also may incur other costs related to closed facilities including environmental remediation, clean up, dismantling and preparation for sale or other disposition.

The Company accounts for restructuring and other costs under applicable provisions of generally accepted accounting principles.  Charges for employee severance and related benefits are generally accrued based on contractual arrangements with employees or their representatives.  Other exit costs are accrued based on the estimated cost to settle related contractual arrangements.  Estimated environmental remediation costs are accrued when specific claims have been received or are probable of being received.

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The Company’s decisions to curtail selected production capacity have resulted in write downs of certain long-lived assets to the extent their carrying amounts exceeded fair value or fair value less cost to sell.  The Company classified the significant assumptions used to determine the fair value of the impaired assets as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as set forth in the general accounting principles for fair value measurements.

When a decision is made to take these actions, the Company manages and accounts for them programmatically apart from the on-going operations of the business.  Information related to major programs (as in the case of the European Asset Optimization and Asia Pacific Restructuring programs below) are presented separately.  Minor initiatives are presented on a combined basis as Other Restructuring Actions. These restructuring initiatives taken by the Company are not related to the European Asset Optimization program or the Asia Pacific restructuring plan. When charges related to major programs are completed, remaining accrual balances are classified with Other Restructuring Actions.

European Asset Optimization

Since 2011, the Company has implemented the European Asset Optimization program to increase the efficiency and capability of its European operations and to better align its European manufacturing footprint with market and customer needs.  This program involved making additional investments in certain facilities and addressing assets with higher cost structures.  As part of this program, the Company recorded charges of $0 million in 2015, $1 million in 2014 and $16 million in 2013 for employee costs, write-down of assets, and environmental remediation related to decisions to close furnaces and manufacturing facilities in Europe.  The Company does not expect to execute any further actions under this program and recorded total cumulative charges of $127 million.

Asia Pacific Restructuring

Since 2011, the Company has implemented a restructuring plan in its Asia Pacific segment, primarily related to aligning its supply base with lower demand in the region.  As part of this plan, the Company recorded charges of $5 million, $73 million and $49 million for the years ended 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, for employee costs, write-down of assets, and pension charges related to furnace closures and additional restructuring activities. The Company has recorded total cumulative charges of $220 million under this program.

Other Restructuring Actions

The Company took certain other restructuring actions and recorded charges in 2015 of $58 million. These charges primarily related to employee costs, write-down of assets and other exit costs totaling $14 million for a plant closure and furnace closure in Latin America, $38 million for a plant closure in North America and $6 million for other restructuring actions. In 2014, the Company took certain other restructuring actions and recorded charges of $2 million for employee costs related to global headcount reduction initiatives. In 2013, there were charges of $16 million for employee costs related to the closure of flat glass operations in Latin America, $13 million for employee costs related to global headcount reduction initiatives, and $3 million for miscellaneous other costs. 

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Tabular data dollars in millions

The following table presents information related to restructuring, asset impairment and other costs related to closed facilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

European

    

 

 

    

Other

    

 

 

 

 

 

Asset

 

Asia Pacific

 

Restructuring

 

Total

 

 

 

Optimization

 

Restructuring

 

Actions

 

Restructuring

 

Balance at January 1, 2014

 

$

30

 

$

20

 

$

64

 

$

114

 

2014 charges

 

 

1

 

 

73

 

 

2

 

 

76

 

Write-down of assets to net realizable value

 

 

 

 

 

(46)

 

 

 

 

 

(46)

 

Net cash paid, principally severance and related benefits

 

 

(12)

 

 

(20)

 

 

(26)

 

 

(58)

 

Pension charges transferred to other accounts

 

 

 

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

(7)

 

Other, including foreign exchange translation

 

 

(7)

 

 

(8)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(19)

 

Balance at December 31, 2014

 

 

12

 

 

12

 

 

36

 

 

60

 

2015 charges

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

58

 

 

63

 

Write-down of assets to net realizable value

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

 

 

(27)

 

 

(31)

 

Net cash paid, principally severance and related benefits

 

 

(5)

 

 

(5)

 

 

(28)

 

 

(38)

 

Other, including foreign exchange translation

 

 

(4)

 

 

(1)

 

 

(6)

 

 

(11)

 

Balance at December 31, 2015

 

$

3

 

$

7

 

$

33

 

$

43

 

 

The restructuring accrual balance represents the Company’s estimates of the remaining future cash amounts to be paid related to the actions noted above.  As of December 31, 2015, the Company’s estimates include approximately $29 million for employee benefits costs, $7 million for environmental remediation costs, and $7 million for other exit costs.

 

9. Pension Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

Pension Benefit Plans

The Company participates in OI Inc.’s defined benefit pension plans for a substantial number of employees located in the United States. Benefits generally are based on compensation for salaried employees and on length of service for hourly employees. OI Inc.’s policy is to fund pension plans such that sufficient assets will be available to meet future benefit requirements. Independent actuaries determine pension costs for each subsidiary of OI Inc. included in the plans; however, accumulated benefit obligation information and plan assets pertaining to each subsidiary have not been separately determined. As such, the accumulated benefit obligation and the plan assets related to the pension plans for domestic employees have been retained by another subsidiary of OI Inc. Net expense to results of operations for the Company’s allocated portion of the domestic pension costs amounted to $24 million in 2015, $19 million in 2014 and $48 million in 2013.

OI Inc. also sponsors several defined contribution plans for all salaried and hourly U.S. employees of the Company. Participation is voluntary and participants’ contributions are based on their compensation. OI Inc. matches contributions of participants, up to various limits, in substantially all plans. OI Inc. charges the Company for its share of the match. The Company’s share of the contributions to these plans amounted to $27 million in 2015, $17 million in 2014 and $13 million in 2013.

The Company also has defined benefit pension plans covering a substantial number of employees in several non‑U.S. jurisdictions. Benefits generally are based on compensation for salaried employees and on length of service for hourly employees. The Company’s policy is to fund pension plans such that sufficient assets will be available to meet future benefit requirements. The Company’s defined benefit pension plans use a December 31 measurement date.

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Tabular data dollars in millions

The changes in the non‑U.S. pension plans benefit obligations for the year were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Obligations at beginning of year

 

$

1,311

 

$

1,866

 

Change in benefit obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

 

15

 

 

23

 

Interest cost

 

 

44

 

 

69

 

Actuarial (gain) loss, including the effect of change in discount rates

 

 

(9)

 

 

131

 

Curtailment and plan amendment

 

 

 

 

 

(567)

 

Acquisitions

 

 

37

 

 

 

 

Participant contributions

 

 

1

 

 

5

 

Benefit payments

 

 

(58)

 

 

(91)

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(131)

 

 

(125)

 

Net change in benefit obligations

 

 

(101)

 

 

(555)

 

Obligations at end of year

 

$

1,210

 

$

1,311

 

 

The changes in the fair value of the non‑U.S. pension plans’ assets for the year were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Fair value at beginning of year

 

$

1,094

 

$

1,578

 

Change in fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual gain on plan assets

 

 

42

 

 

188

 

Benefit payments

 

 

(58)

 

 

(91)

 

Employer contributions

 

 

15

 

 

28

 

Participant contributions

 

 

1

 

 

5

 

Acquisitions

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

Settlements

 

 

 

 

 

(519)

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(104)

 

 

(94)

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

Net change in fair value of assets

 

 

(82)

 

 

(484)

 

Fair value at end of year

 

$

1,012

 

$

1,094

 

 

The funded status of the non‑U.S. pension plans at year end was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Plan assets at fair value

 

$

1,012

 

$

1,094

 

Projected benefit obligations

 

 

1,210

 

 

1,311

 

Plan assets less than projected benefit obligations

 

 

(198)

 

 

(217)

 

Items not yet recognized in pension expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

 

320

 

 

347

 

Prior service credit

 

 

(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

319

 

 

347

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

121

 

$

130

 

 

 

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Tabular data dollars in millions

The following changes in plan assets and benefit obligations were recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2015 and 2014 as follows (amounts are pretax):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Pension assets

 

$

32

 

$

22

 

Current pension liability, included with Other accrued liabilities

 

 

(6)

 

 

(9)

 

Pension benefits

 

 

(224)

 

 

(230)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

319

 

 

347

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

121

 

$

130

 

 

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $1,146 million and $1,234 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Current year actuarial (gain) loss

 

$

15

 

$

(23)

 

Amortization of actuarial loss

 

 

(15)

 

 

(20)

 

Amortization of prior service credit

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Curtailment and plan amendment

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Settlement

 

 

 

 

 

(64)

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

(83)

 

Translation

 

 

(31)

 

 

(32)

 

 

 

$

(31)

 

$

(115)

 

 

The components of the non‑U.S. pension plans’ net pension expense were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Service cost

 

$

15

 

$

23

 

$

33

 

Interest cost

 

 

44

 

 

69

 

 

72

 

Expected asset return

 

 

(67)

 

 

(86)

 

 

(91)

 

Amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

 

15

 

 

18

 

 

28

 

Prior service credit

 

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

Net amortization

 

 

15

 

 

18

 

 

27

 

Net expense

 

$

7

 

$

24

 

$

41

 

The Company settled the liability associated with its pension plan in the Netherlands which resulted in a non-cash charge of approximately $35 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. Pension expense excludes $3 million and $6 million of pension settlement costs that were recorded in restructuring expense in 2014 and 2013, respectively. The table above excludes these charges.

Amounts that are expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net pension expense during 2015:

 

 

 

 

Amortization:

   

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

$

13

Prior service cost

 

 

 

Net amortization

 

$

13

 

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Tabular data dollars in millions

The following information is for plans with projected and accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets at year end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projected Benefit

 

Accumulated Benefit

 

 

 

Obligation Exceeds

 

Obligation Exceeds

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Fair Value of

 

 

 

of Plan Assets

 

Plan Assets

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2015

    

2014

 

Projected benefit obligations

 

$

876

 

$

1,049

 

$

876

 

$

1,049

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

 

 

850

 

 

1,023

 

 

850

 

 

1,023

 

Fair value of plan assets

 

 

645

 

 

810

 

 

645

 

 

810

 

 

The weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Discount rate

 

3.82

%  

3.58

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

2.84

%  

2.89

%

 

The weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension costs were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Discount rate

 

3.65

%  

4.14

%  

3.89

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

2.89

%  

3.31

%  

3.08

%

Expected long-term rate of return on assets

 

7.21

%  

7.23

%  

6.34

%

Future benefits are assumed to increase in a manner consistent with past experience of the plans, which, to the extent benefits are based on compensation, includes assumed salary increases as presented above.

For 2015, the Company’s weighted average expected long‑term rate of return on assets was 7.23% for the non‑U.S. plans. In developing this assumption, the Company evaluated input from its third party pension plan asset managers, including their review of asset class return expectations and long‑term inflation assumptions. The Company also considered its historical 10‑year average return (through December 31, 2014), which was in line with the expected long‑term rate of return assumption for 2015.

It is the Company’s policy to invest pension plan assets in a diversified portfolio consisting of an array of asset classes within established target asset allocation ranges. The investment risk of the assets is limited by appropriate diversification both within and between asset classes. The assets of the group trust and the Company’s non‑U.S. plans are primarily invested in a broad mix of domestic and international equities, domestic and international bonds, and real estate, subject to the target asset allocation ranges. The assets are managed with a view to ensuring that sufficient liquidity will be available to meet expected cash flow requirements.

The investment valuation policy of the Company is to value investments at fair value. All investments are valued at their respective net asset values. Equity securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last reported sales price on their principal exchange on valuation date or official close for certain markets. Fixed income investments are valued by an independent pricing service. Investments in registered investment companies or collective pooled funds are valued at their respective net asset values. Short‑term investments are stated at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The fair value of real estate is determined by periodic appraisals.

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Tabular data dollars in millions

The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

Target

 

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Allocation

 

Cash and cash equivalents

    

$

30

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

14

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

    

 

 

 

Equity securities

 

 

278

 

 

176

 

 

 

 

 

343

 

 

200

 

 

 

45

-

55

%

Debt securities

 

 

329

 

 

111

 

 

 

 

 

364

 

 

119

 

 

2

 

40

-

50

%

Real estate

 

 

 

 

 

53

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

3

 

0

-

10

%

Other

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

0

-

10

%

Total assets at fair value

 

$

637

 

$

364

 

$

11

 

$

721

 

$

368

 

$

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s pension plan assets recorded at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Beginning balance

 

$

5

 

$

8

 

Net increase (decrease)

 

 

6

 

 

(3)

 

Ending balance

 

$

11

 

$

5

 

The net increase (decrease) in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 pension plan assets is primarily due to purchases and sales of unlisted real estate funds. The change in the fair value of Level 3 pension plan assets due to actual return on those assets was immaterial in 2015.

In order to maintain minimum funding requirements, the Company is required to make contributions to its non‑U.S. defined benefit pension plans of approximately $22 million in 2016.

The following estimated future benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid in the years indicated:

 

 

 

 

 

Year(s)

    

 

 

 

2016

 

$

59

 

2017

 

 

55

 

2018

 

 

56

 

2019

 

 

58

 

2020

 

 

60

 

2021 - 2025

 

 

331

 

Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions

OI Inc. provides retiree health care and life insurance benefits covering certain U.S. salaried and hourly employees. Benefits provided by the Company for hourly retirees are determined by collective bargaining. Employees are generally eligible for benefits upon retirement and completion of a specified number of years of creditable service. Independent actuaries determine postretirement benefit costs for each subsidiary of OI Inc.; however, accumulated postretirement benefit obligation information pertaining to each subsidiary has not been separately determined. As such, the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation has been retained by another subsidiary of OI Inc.

The Company’s net periodic postretirement benefit cost, as allocated by OI Inc., for domestic employees was $2 million, $1 million, and $3 million at December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

The Company also has postretirement benefit plans covering substantially all employees in Canada. The following tables relate to the Company’s postretirement benefit plans in Canada.

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Tabular data dollars in millions

The changes in the postretirement benefit obligations for the year were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Obligations at beginning of year

 

$

81

 

$

90

 

Change in benefit obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

Interest cost

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

Actuarial (gain) loss, including the effect of changing discount rates

 

 

(1)

 

 

(2)

 

Benefit payments

 

 

(3)

 

 

(3)

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(13)

 

 

(7)

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

 

Net change in benefit obligations

 

 

(13)

 

 

(9)

 

Obligations at end of year

 

$

68

 

$

81

 

The funded status of the postretirement benefit plans at year end was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Postretirement benefit obligations

 

$

(68)

 

$

(81)

 

Items not yet recognized in net postretirement benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actuarial loss

 

 

(3)

 

 

(3)

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

(71)

 

$

(84)

 

The net amount recognized is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Current nonpension postretirement benefit, included with Other accrued liabilities

 

$

(2)

 

$

(3)

 

Nonpension postretirement benefits

 

 

(66)

 

 

(78)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(3)

 

 

(3)

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

(71)

 

$

(84)

 

The following changes in benefit obligations were recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2015 and 2014 as follows (amounts are pretax):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Current year actuarial (gain) loss

 

$

 —

 

$

(1)

 

The components of the net postretirement benefit cost for the year were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Service cost

 

$

1

 

$

1

 

$

1

 

Interest cost

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

Net postretirement benefit cost

 

$

4

 

$

5

 

$

5

 

The weighted average discount rates used to determine the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and net postretirement benefit cost were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Accumulated post retirement benefit obligation

 

3.80

%  

3.75

%  

4.47

%

Net postretirement benefit cost

 

3.75

%  

4.47

%  

3.89

%

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The weighted average assumed health care cost trend rates at December 31 were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year

 

5.00

%  

5.00

%

Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate)

 

5.00

%  

5.00

%

Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate

 

2015

 

2014

 

Assumed health care cost trend rates affect the amounts reported for the postretirement benefit plans. A one‑percentage‑point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-Percentage Point

 

 

 

Increase

 

Decrease

 

Effect on total of service and interest cost

    

$

1

    

$

(1)

 

Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligations

 

 

11

 

 

(9)

 

Amortization included in net postretirement benefit cost is based on the average remaining service of employees.

The following estimated future benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid in the years indicated:

 

 

 

 

 

Year(s)

    

 

 

 

2016

 

$

3

 

2017

 

 

3

 

2018

 

 

3

 

2019

 

 

3

 

2020

 

 

3

 

2021 - 2025

 

 

16

 

Other U.S. hourly retirees receive health and life insurance benefits from a multi‑employer trust established by collective bargaining. Payments to the trust as required by the bargaining agreements are based upon specified amounts per hour worked and were $6 million in each of the years 2015, 2014 and 2013. Postretirement health and life benefits for retirees of foreign subsidiaries are generally provided through the national health care programs of the countries in which the subsidiaries are located.

 

10. Income Taxes

The provision (benefit) for income taxes was calculated based on the following components of earnings (loss) before income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

U.S.

 

$

125

 

$

231

 

$

340

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

269

 

 

271

 

 

249

 

 

 

$

394

 

$

502

 

$

589

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

U.S.

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

(4)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(10)

 

 

 

$

(4)

 

$

(4)

 

$

(10)

 

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The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

$

9

 

$

8

 

$

7

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

85

 

 

103

 

 

116

 

 

 

 

94

 

 

111

 

 

123

 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

 

5

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

2

 

 

(18)

 

 

(3)

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

(18)

 

 

(3)

 

Total:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

 

14

 

 

8

 

 

7

 

Non-U.S.

 

 

87

 

 

85

 

 

113

 

Total

 

$

101

 

$

93

 

$

120

 

A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes based on the statutory U.S. Federal tax rate of 35% to the provision for income taxes is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

2013

 

Tax provision on pretax earnings (loss) from continuing operations at statutory U.S. Federal tax rate

 

$

138

 

$

177

   

$

206

 

Increase (decrease) in provision for income taxes due to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-U.S. tax rates under U.S. rates

 

 

(12)

 

 

(22)

 

 

(18)

 

Changes in valuation allowance

 

 

21 

 

 

(24)

 

 

(38)

 

Withholding tax, net

 

 

18 

 

 

18 

 

 

22 

 

Non-deductible acquisition costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. tax on intercompany dividends and interest

 

 

16 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. tax consolidation benefit

 

 

(70)

 

 

(47)

 

 

(51)

 

Tax exempt income

 

 

(3)

 

 

(5)

 

 

(6)

 

Tax law changes

 

 

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax credit

 

 

(13)

 

 

(3)

 

 

(2)

 

State tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other items

 

 

 

 

(2)

 

 

(2)

 

Provision for income taxes

 

$

101

 

$

93

 

$

120

 

 

Deferred income taxes reflect: (1) the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes; and (2) carryovers and credits for income tax purposes.

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Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued postretirement benefits

 

$

18

 

$

21

 

Foreign tax credit

 

 

389

 

 

376

 

Operating and capital loss carryovers

 

 

296

 

 

334

 

Other credit carryovers

 

 

13

 

 

12

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

68

 

 

67

 

Pension liability

 

 

27

 

 

29

 

Other

 

 

38

 

 

49

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

849

 

 

888

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

112

 

 

114

 

Intangibles and deferred software

 

 

131

 

 

34

 

Other

 

 

26

 

 

41

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

269

 

 

189

 

Valuation allowance

 

 

(603)

 

 

(595)

 

Net deferred taxes

 

$

(23)

 

$

104

 

Deferred taxes are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Prepaid expenses

 

$

 —

 

$

34

 

Other assets

 

 

177

 

 

203

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

(200)

 

 

(133)

 

Net deferred taxes

 

$

(23)

 

$

104

 

The Company reviews the likelihood that it will realize the benefit of its deferred tax assets and therefore the need for valuation allowances on a quarterly basis, or whenever events indicate that a review is required. In determining the requirement for a valuation allowance, the historical and projected financial results of the legal entity or consolidated group recording the net deferred tax asset is considered, along with other positive and negative evidence.

In certain foreign jurisdictions, the Company’s analysis indicates that it has cumulative losses in recent years. This is considered significant negative evidence which is objective and verifiable and, therefore, difficult to overcome. However, the cumulative loss position is not solely determinative and, accordingly, the Company considers all other available positive and negative evidence in its analysis. Based on its analysis, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance for the portion of deferred tax assets where based on the weight of available evidence it is unlikely to realize those deferred tax assets.

At December 31, 2015, before valuation allowance, the Company had unused foreign tax credits of $389 million expiring in 2017 through 2025, and research tax credit of $14 million expiring from 2019 to 2035, which will be available to offset future income tax. Approximately $145 million of the deferred tax assets related to operating and capital loss carryforwards can be carried over indefinitely, with the remaining $151 million expiring between 2016 and 2035.

At December 31, 2015, the Company’s equity in the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries for which income taxes had not been provided approximated $2.5 billion. The Company intends to reinvest these earnings indefinitely in the non‑U.S. operations. It is not practicable to estimate the U.S. and foreign tax which would be payable

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should these earnings be distributed. Deferred taxes are provided for earnings of non‑U.S. jurisdictions when the Company plans to remit those earnings.

The Company is included in OI Inc.’s consolidated tax returns for U.S. federal and certain state income tax purposes. The consolidated group has net operating losses, capital losses, alternative minimum tax credits, foreign tax credits and research and development credits available to offset future U.S. Federal income tax. Income taxes are allocated to the Company on a basis consistent with separate returns.

The Company has recognized tax benefits as a result of incentives in certain non‑U.S. jurisdictions which expire in 2016.

The Company records a liability for unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions. The Company accrues interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits as a component of its income tax expense. The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s total gross unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Balance at January 1

 

$

77

 

$

100

 

$

97

 

Additions and reductions for tax positions of prior years

 

 

1

 

 

(13)

 

 

(3)

 

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

 

 

10

 

 

10

 

 

9

 

Reductions due to the lapse of the applicable statute of limitations

 

 

(5)

 

 

(8)

 

 

(2)

 

Reductions due to settlements

 

 

(1)

 

 

(1)

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(8)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(1)

 

Balance at December 31,

 

$

74

 

$

77

 

$

100

 

Unrecognized tax benefits, which if recognized, would impact the Company’s effective income tax rate

 

$

67

 

$

70

 

$

92

 

Accrued interest and penalties at December 31

 

$

25

 

$

29

 

$

35

 

Interest and penalties included in tax expense for the years ended December 31

 

$

(1)

 

$

(2)

 

$

1

 

Based upon the outcome of tax examinations, judicial proceedings, or expiration of statute of limitations, it is reasonably possible that the ultimate resolution of these unrecognized tax benefits may result in a payment that is materially different from the current estimate of the tax liabilities. The Company believes that it is reasonable possible that the estimated liability could decrease up to $47 million within the next 12 months. This is primarily the result of audit settlements or statute expirations in several taxing jurisdictions.

The Company is currently under examination in various tax jurisdictions in which it operates, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Indonesia, and Italy. The years under examination range from 2004 through 2013. The Company believes that there are no jurisdictions in which the outcome of unresolved issues or claims is likely to be material to the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows. The Company further believes that adequate provisions for all income tax uncertainties have been made. During 2015, the Company concluded income tax audits in several jurisdictions, including Argentina, Germany, Italy, Peru and Poland.

 

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11. External Debt

The following table summarizes the external long‑term debt of the Company at December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Secured Credit Agreement:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving Loans

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Term Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term Loan A

 

 

1,546

 

 

 

 

Term Loan A (€279 million at December 31, 2015)

 

 

301

 

 

 

 

Term Loan B

 

 

563

 

 

 

 

Previous Secured Credit Agreement:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term Loan B (USD tranche)

 

 

 

 

 

404

 

Term Loan C (CAD tranche)

 

 

 

 

 

70

 

Term Loan D (EUR tranche)

 

 

 

 

 

103

 

Senior Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.00%, Exchangeable, due 2015

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

7.375%, due 2016

 

 

 

 

 

594

 

6.75%, due 2020 (€500 million)

 

 

542

 

 

603

 

4.875%, due 2021 (€330 million)

 

 

357

 

 

397

 

5.00%, due 2022

 

 

494

 

 

493

 

5.875%, due 2023

 

 

680

 

 

 

 

5.375%, due 2025

 

 

296

 

 

295

 

6.375%, due 2025

 

 

293

 

 

 

 

Capital Leases

 

 

52

 

 

51

 

Other

 

 

30

 

 

29

 

Total long-term debt

 

 

5,154

 

 

3,057

 

Less amounts due within one year

 

 

67

 

 

359

 

Long-term debt

 

$

5,087

 

$

2,698

 

 

On April 22, 2015, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries entered into a new Senior Secured Credit Facility (the “Agreement”), which amended and restated the previous credit agreement (the “Previous Agreement”).  The proceeds from the Agreement were used to repay all outstanding amounts under the Previous Agreement and the 7.375% senior notes due 2016. The Company recorded $42 million of additional interest charges for note repurchase premiums and the related write-off of unamortized finance fees in 2015.

In connection with the closing of the Vitro Acquisition on September 1, 2015 (see Note 17), the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 (“Amendment No. 2”) to the Agreement, which provided for additional incremental availability under the incremental dollar cap in the Agreement of up to $1,250 million.  In addition, in connection with the closing of the Vitro Acquisition, on September 1, 2015, the Company entered into the First Incremental Amendment to the Agreement (the “Incremental Amendment”) pursuant to which the Company incurred $1,250 million of senior secured incremental term loan facilities, comprised of (i) a $675 million term loan A facility (the “incremental term loan A facility”) on substantially the same terms and conditions (including as to maturity) as the term loan A facility in the Agreement and (ii) a $575 million term loan B facility (the “incremental term loan B facility”) maturing seven years after the closing of the Vitro Acquisition using its incremental capacity under the Agreement.

At December 31, 2015, the Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 2 and the Incremental Amendment (the “Amended Agreement”), includes a $300 million revolving credit facility, a $600 million multicurrency revolving credit facility, a $1,575 million term loan A facility ($1,546 million net of debt issuance costs), and a €279 million term loan A

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facility ($301 million net of debt issuance costs), each of which has a final maturity date of April 22, 2020.  The Amended Agreement also includes a $575 million term loan B facility ($563 million net of debt issuance costs) with a final maturity date of September 1, 2022.  At December 31, 2015, the Company had unused credit of $872 million available under the Amended Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings outstanding under the Amended Agreement at December 31, 2015 was 2.37%.

The Amended Agreement contains various covenants that restrict, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, the ability of the Company to incur certain liens, make certain investments, become liable under contingent obligations in certain defined instances only, make restricted payments, make certain asset sales within guidelines and limits, engage in certain affiliate transactions, participate in sale and leaseback financing arrangements, alter its fundamental business, and amend certain subordinated debt obligations.

The Amended Agreement also contains one financial maintenance covenant, a Total Leverage Ratio, that requires the Company as of the last day of a fiscal quarter not to exceed a ratio of 4.0x calculated by dividing consolidated total debt, less cash and cash equivalents, by consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the Amended Agreement.  The maximum Total Leverage Ratio is subject to an increase of 0.5x for the four fiscal quarters commencing on and following the consummation of certain qualifying acquisitions as defined in the Amended Agreement.  In connection with the Vitro Acquisition on September 1, 2015, the Company elected to increase such maximum Total Leverage Ratio to 4.5x for the four fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2016. The Total Leverage Ratio could restrict the ability of the Company to undertake additional financing or acquisitions to the extent that such financing or acquisitions would cause the Total Leverage Ratio to exceed the specified maximum.

On February 3, 2016, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 (“Amendment No. 4”) to the Amended Agreement, which provided for an increase in the maximum Total Leverage Ratio for purposes of the financial covenant in the Amended Agreement of up to 5.0x for the three fiscal quarters ending March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016, 4.50x for the four fiscal quarters ending December 31, 2016, March 31, 2017, June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2017 and stepping down to 4.0x for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2017 and each fiscal quarter ending thereafter.

Failure to comply with these covenants and restrictions could result in an event of default under the Amended Agreement as amended by Amendment No. 4.  In such an event, the Company could not request borrowings under the revolving facility, and all amounts outstanding under the Amended Agreement, together with accrued interest, could then be declared immediately due and payable.  If an event of default occurs under the Amended Agreement as amended by Amendment No. 4 and the lenders cause all of the outstanding debt obligations under the Amended Agreement to become due and payable, this would result in a default under a number of other outstanding debt securities and could lead to an acceleration of obligations related to these debt securities.  As of December 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and restrictions in the Amended Agreement.  In addition, the Company believes that it will remain in compliance and that its ability to borrow funds under the Amended Agreement as amended by Amendment No. 4 will not be adversely affected by the covenants and restrictions.

The interest rates on borrowings under the Amended Agreement are, at the Company’s option, the Base Rate or the Eurocurrency Rate, as defined in the Amended Agreement, plus an applicable margin.  The applicable margin for the term loan A facility and the revolving credit facility is linked to the Company’s Total Leverage Ratio and ranges from 1.25% to 1.75% for Eurocurrency Rate loans and from 0.25% to 0.75% for Base Rate loans.  In addition, a facility fee is payable on the revolving credit facility commitments ranging from 0.20% to 0.30% per annum linked to the Total Leverage Ratio.  The applicable margin for the term loan B facility is 2.75% for Eurocurrency Rate loans and 1.75% for Base Rate loans. The incremental term loan B facility is subject to a LIBOR floor of 0.75%.

Borrowings under the Amended Agreement are secured by substantially all of the assets, excluding real estate and certain other excluded assets, of certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and certain foreign subsidiaries.  Borrowings are also secured by a pledge of intercompany debt and equity investments in certain of the Company’s

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domestic subsidiaries and, in the case of foreign borrowings, of stock of certain foreign subsidiaries.  All borrowings under the Amended Agreement are guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company for the term of the Amended Agreement.

Also, in connection with the Vitro Acquisition, during August 2015, the Company issued senior notes with a face value of $700 million that bear interest at 5.875% and are due August 15, 2023 (the “Senior Notes due 2023”) and senior notes with a face value of $300 million that bear interest at 6.375% and are due August 15, 2025 (together with the Senior Notes due 2023, the “2015 Senior Notes”).  The 2015 Senior Notes were issued via a private placement and are guaranteed by certain of the Company‘s domestic subsidiaries.  The net proceeds from the 2015 Senior Notes, after deducting the debt discount and debt issuance costs, totaled approximately $972 million and were used to finance, in part, the Vitro Acquisition.

During December 2014, the Company issued senior notes with a face value of $500 million that bear interest at 5.00% and are due January 15, 2022 (the “Senior Notes due 2022”).  The Company also issued senior notes with a face value of $300 million that bear interest at 5.375% and are due January 15, 2025 (together with the Senior Notes due 2022, the “2014 Senior Notes”).  The 2014 Senior Notes were issued via a private placement and are guaranteed by certain of the Company‘s domestic subsidiaries.  The net proceeds from the 2014 Senior Notes, after deducting debt issuance costs, totaled approximately $790 million and were used to purchase in a tender offer $611 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.00% 2015 Exchangeable Senior Notes.  The remaining balance of the Exchangeable Senior Notes was repaid in the second quarter of 2015.

The Company has a €185 million European accounts receivable securitization program, which extends through September 2016, subject to periodic renewal of backup credit lines.

Information related to the Company’s accounts receivable securitization program as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

 

Balance (included in short-term loans)

 

$

158

 

$

122

 

Weighted average interest rate

 

 

1.21

%  

 

1.41

%

The carrying amounts reported for the accounts receivable securitization program, and certain long-term debt obligations subject to frequently redetermined interest rates, approximate fair value.  Fair values for the Company’s significant fixed rate debt obligations are based on published market quotations, and are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

Annual maturities for all of the Company’s long-term debt through 2020 are as follows:  2016, $67 million; 2017, $84 million; 2018, $108 million; 2019, $107 million; and 2020, $2,091 million.

Fair values at December 31, 2015, of the Company’s significant fixed rate debt obligations are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal

 

Indicated

 

 

 

 

    

Amount

    

Market Price

    

Fair Value

 

Senior Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.75%, due 2020 (€500 million)

 

$

547

 

$

116.75

 

$

639

 

4.875%, due 2021 (€330 million)

 

 

361

 

 

109.19

 

 

394

 

5.00%, due 2022

 

 

500

 

 

98.25

 

 

491

 

5.875%, due 2023

 

 

700

 

 

101.00

 

 

707

 

5.375%, due 2025

 

 

300

 

 

101.50

 

 

305

 

6.375%, due 2025

 

 

300

 

 

97.50

 

 

293

 

 

 

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12. Contingencies

Certain litigation is pending against the Company, in many cases involving ordinary and routine claims incidental to the business of the Company and in others presenting allegations that are nonroutine and involve compensatory, punitive or treble damage claims as well as other types of relief.  The Company records a liability for such matters when it is both probable that the liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated.  Recorded amounts are reviewed and adjusted to reflect changes in the factors upon which the estimates are based including additional information, negotiations, settlements, and other events. The ultimate legal and financial liability of the Company in respect to this pending litigation cannot reasonably be estimated.  However, the Company believes, based on its examination and review of such matters and experience to date, that such ultimate liability will not have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial condition.

The Company conducted an internal investigation into conduct in certain of its overseas operations that may have violated the anti-bribery provisions of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”), the FCPA’s books and records and internal controls provisions, the Company’s own internal policies, and various local laws. In October 2012, the Company voluntarily disclosed these matters to the U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

On July 18, 2013, the Company received a letter from the DOJ indicating that it presently did not intend to take any enforcement action and is closing its inquiry into the matter.

As disclosed in previous periods, the Company is presently unable to predict the duration, scope or result of an investigation by the SEC, if any, or whether the SEC will commence any legal action.  The SEC has a broad range of civil sanctions under the FCPA and other laws and regulations including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, disgorgement, penalties, and modifications to business practices.  The Company could also be subject to investigation and sanctions outside the United States.  While the Company is currently unable to quantify the impact of any potential sanctions or remedial measures, it does not expect such actions will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity, results of operations or financial condition.

Other litigation is pending against the Company, in many cases involving ordinary and routine claims incidental to the business of the Company and in others presenting allegations that are non-routine and involve compensatory, punitive or treble damage claims as well as other types of relief.  The Company records a liability for such matters when it is both probable that the liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated.  Recorded amounts are reviewed and adjusted to reflect changes in the factors upon which the estimates are based, including additional information, negotiations, settlements and other events.

 

13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The components of comprehensive income are: (a) net earnings; (b) change in fair value of certain derivative instruments; (c) pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments; and (d) foreign currency translation adjustments. The net effect of exchange rate fluctuations generally reflects changes in the relative strength of the U.S. dollar against major foreign currencies between the beginning and end of the year.

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The following table lists the beginning balance, annual activity and ending balance of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

Net Effect of

 

Certain

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

Exchange Rate

 

Derivative

 

Employee

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

Fluctuations

 

Instruments

 

Benefit Plans

 

Loss

 

Balance on January 1, 2014

 

$

229

 

$

1

 

$

(367)

 

$

(137)

 

Change before reclassifications

 

 

(284)

 

 

3

 

 

136

 

 

(145)

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

(a)  

 

18

(b)  

 

16

 

Translation effect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32)

 

 

(32)

 

Tax effect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10)

 

 

(10)

 

Other comprehensive income attributable to the Company

 

 

(284)

 

 

1

 

 

112

 

 

(171)

 

Balance on December 31, 2014

 

 

(55)

 

 

2

 

 

(255)

 

 

(308)

 

Change before reclassifications

 

 

(513)

 

 

(4)

 

 

27

 

 

(490)

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

(a)  

 

15

(b)  

 

14 

 

Translation effect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(31)

 

 

(31)

 

Tax effect

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

 

2

 

 

1

 

Other comprehensive income attributable to the Company

 

 

(513)

 

 

(6)

 

 

13

 

 

(506)

 

Balance on December 31, 2015

 

$

(568)

 

$

(4)

 

$

(242)

 

$

(814)

 


(c)

Amount is included in Cost of goods sold on the Consolidated Results of Operations (see Note 7 for additional information).

(d)

Amount is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost and net postretirement benefit cost (see Note 9 for additional information).

 

14. Other Expense, net

Other expense, net for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 included the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Restructuring, asset impairment and other charges

 

$

75

 

$

68

 

$

97

 

Strategic transaction costs

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related fair value intangible adjustments

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-income tax charge

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

 

Charge for Argentina impairment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)

 

 

(10)

 

 

(2)

 

 

9

 

Other expense (income)

 

 

(2)

 

 

3

 

 

(5)

 

 

 

$

77

 

$

138

 

$

123

 

In 2014, the Company recorded a charge of $69 million resulting from a non-income tax assessment from a foreign tax authority.

 

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Tabular data dollars in millions

15. Operating Leases

Rent expense attributable to all warehouse, office buildings, and equipment operating leases was $68 million in 2015, $53 million in 2014 and $69 million in 2013. Minimum future rentals under operating leases are as follows: 2016, $77 million; 2017, $74 million; 2018, $68 million; 2019, $60 million; 2020, $61 million; and 2021 and thereafter, $35 million.

 

16. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Changes in the components of working capital related to operations (net of the effects related to acquisitions and divestitures) were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Decrease (increase) in current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

$

(20)

 

$

83

 

$

19

 

Inventories

 

 

(13)

 

 

(27)

 

 

(29)

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

(8)

 

 

29

 

 

6

 

Increase (decrease) in current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

139

 

 

48

 

 

126

 

Salaries and wages

 

 

16

 

 

12

 

 

(5)

 

U.S. and foreign income taxes

 

 

(13)

 

 

13

 

 

7

 

 

 

$

101

 

$

158

 

$

124

 

 

The Company uses various factoring programs to sell certain receivables to financial institutions as part of managing its cash flows. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the amount of receivables sold by the Company was $317 million and $276 million, respectively. Any continuing involvement with the sold receivables is immaterial.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

Interest paid in cash

 

$

207

 

$

179

 

$

185

 

Income taxes paid in cash (all non-U.S)

 

 

101

 

 

101

 

 

128

 

Cash interest for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 includes $32 million, $9 million and $12 million of note repurchase premiums, respectively.

 

 

17.  Business Combinations

On September 1, 2015, the Company completed the Vitro Acquisition in a cash transaction valued at approximately $2.297 billion, subject to a working capital adjustment and certain other adjustments.  The Vitro Business in Mexico is the largest supplier of glass containers in that country, manufacturing glass containers across multiple end uses, including food, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits. The Vitro Acquisition included five food and beverage glass container plants in Mexico, a plant in Bolivia and a North American distribution business, and provided the Company with a competitive position in the glass packaging market in Mexico.  The results of the Vitro Business have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since September 1, 2015 and contributed approximately $258 million of net sales and $46 million of segment operating profit through December 31, 2015.  Vitro’s food and beverage glass container operations in Mexico and Bolivia are included in the Latin American operating segment while its distribution business is included in the North American operating segment.

The Company financed the Vitro Acquisition with the proceeds from its recently completed senior notes offering, cash on hand and the incremental term loan facilities (see Note 11).

The total purchase price will be allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities based upon their respective fair values.  The purchase agreement contains customary provisions for working capital adjustments,

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Tabular data dollars in millions

which the Company expects to resolve with the seller in the first half of 2016.  The purchase price allocation has not been finalized as of December 31, 2015, because the Company has not yet completed its review of the asset and liability values and related amortization and depreciation periods.  The Company expects that the purchase price allocation process will be completed no later than the third quarter of 2016.  The following table summarizes the preliminary estimates of fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed on September 1, 2015 and subsequent adjustments identified through the ongoing purchase price allocation process and recorded through the measurement period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 1, 2015

 

Measurement Period Adjustments

 

December 31, 2015

 

Cash

    

$

17

 

$

 —

 

$

17

 

Other current assets

 

 

344

 

 

 

 

 

344

 

Goodwill

 

 

1,073

 

 

(285)

 

 

788

 

Customer list intangibles

 

 

406

 

 

229

 

 

635

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

 

597

 

 

56

 

 

653

 

Total assets

 

 

2,437

 

 

 —

 

 

2,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

93

 

 

10

 

 

103

 

Long-term debt

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

36

 

 

(10)

 

 

26

 

Net assets acquired

 

$

2,297

 

$

 —

 

$

2,297

 

The fair value of the tangible assets was estimated utilizing income and market approaches, considering remaining useful life. The customer list intangible asset includes the Company’s established relationships with its customers and the ability of these customers to generate future economic profits for the Company. The value assigned to customer list intangibles is based on the present value of future earnings attributable to the asset group after recognition of required returns to other contributory assets. 

Recognized goodwill is attributable to the assembled workforce, expected synergies and other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. The Vitro Acquisition goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

The provisional balance sheet adjustments identified above did not result in any significant adjustments to the previous period’s income statement.

 

 

 

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Tabular data dollars in millions

18.  Pro Forma Information – Vitro Acquisition

Had the Vitro Acquisition, described in Note 17 and the related financing described in Note 11, occurred at the beginning of each respective period, unaudited pro forma consolidated net sales and earnings from continuing operations would have been as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ending December 31, 2015

 

 

As

 

 

 

Financing

 

Pro Forma

 

    

Reported

    

Adjustments

    

Adjustments

    

As Adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

6,156

 

$

574

 

$

 —

 

$

6,730

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company

 

$

270

 

$

75

 

$

(46)

 

$

299

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ending December 31, 2014

 

 

As

 

 

 

Financing

 

Pro Forma

 

    

Reported

    

Adjustments

    

Adjustments

    

As Adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

6,784

 

$

858

 

$

 —

 

$

7,642

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company

 

$

381

 

$

70

 

$

(71)

 

$

380

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19. Discontinued Operations

On March 10, 2015, a tribunal constituted under the auspices of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) awarded a subsidiary of the Company more than $455 million in an international arbitration against Venezuela related to the 2010 expropriation of the Company’s majority interest in two plants in that country.  On July 10, 2015, ICSID confirmed that it had received from Venezuela a petition to annul the award. The annulment process can take up to several years to complete.  The Company is unable at this stage to predict the amount or timing of compensation it will ultimately receive under the award. Therefore, the Company has not recognized this award in its financial statements.

A separate arbitration is pending with ICSID to obtain compensation primarily for third-party minority shareholders’ lost interests in the two expropriated plants.

The loss from discontinued operations of $4 million, $4 million and $10 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, relates to ongoing costs for the Venezuelan expropriation.

 

20. Guarantees of Debt

OI Group and the Company guarantee OI Inc.’s senior debentures on a subordinated basis. The fair value of the OI Inc. debt being guaranteed was $277 at December 31, 2015.

 

21. Related Party Transactions

Charges for administrative services are allocated to the Company by OI Inc. based on an annual utilization level. Such services include compensation and benefits administration, payroll processing, use of certain general accounting systems, auditing, income tax planning and compliance, and treasury services.

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Tabular data dollars in millions

Allocated costs also include charges associated with OI Inc.’s equity compensation plans. A substantial number of the options, restricted share units and performance vested restricted share units granted under these plans have been granted to key employees of another subsidiary of OI Inc., some of whose compensation costs, including stock‑based compensation, are included in an allocation of costs to all operating subsidiaries of OI Inc., including the Company.

Management believes that such transactions are on terms no less favorable to the Company than those that could be obtained from unaffiliated third parties.

The following information summarizes the Company’s significant related party transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Revenues:

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

 

Sales to affiliated companies

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative services

 

$

2

 

$

2

 

$

2

 

Corporate management fee

 

 

74

 

 

75

 

 

80

 

Total expenses

 

$

76

 

$

77

 

$

82

 

The above expenses are recorded in the results of operations as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Cost of goods sold

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

76

 

 

77

 

 

82

 

Total expenses

 

$

76

 

$

77

 

$

82

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

OWENS‑ILLINOIS, INC.

 

         (Registrant)

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ James W. Baehren

 

 

James W. Baehren

 

 

Attorney‑in‑fact

 

 

 

Date: May 13, 2016

 

 

 

 

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of Owens‑Illinois, Inc. and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

 

 

 

Signatures

 

Title

 

 

 

Andres A. Lopez

 

President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

Jan A. Bertsch

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer; Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

Albert P.L. Stroucken

 

Executive Chairman of the Board

 

 

 

Gary F. Colter

 

Director

 

 

 

Gordon J. Hardie

 

Director

 

 

 

Peter S. Hellman

 

Director

 

 

 

Anastasia D. Kelly

 

Director

 

 

 

John J. McMackin, Jr.

 

Director

 

 

 

Alan J. Murray

 

Director

 

 

 

Hari N. Nair

 

Director

 

 

 

Hugh H. Roberts

 

Director

 

 

 

Carol A. Williams

 

Director

 

 

 

Dennis K. Williams

 

Director

 

 

 

Thomas L. Young

 

Director

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ James W. Baehren

 

 

 

James W. Baehren

 

 

 

Attorney‑in‑fact

 

 

 

 

Date: May 13, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

Financial Statement Schedule of Owens‑Illinois, Inc. and Subsidiaries:

For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013:

 

 

 

 

    

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SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (CONSOLIDATED)

Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013

(Millions of Dollars)

Reserves deducted from assets in the balance sheets:

Allowances for losses and discounts on receivables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Balance at

    

Charged to

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

Balance

 

 

 

beginning

 

costs and

 

 

 

 

Deductions

 

at end of

 

 

 

of period

 

expenses

 

Other

 

(Note 1)

 

period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

34

 

$

12

 

$

(5)

 

$

(12)

 

$

29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014

 

$

39

 

$

15

 

$

(12)

 

$

(8)

 

$

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2013

 

$

41

 

$

11

 

$

(5)

 

$

(8)

 

$

39

 


(1)

Deductions from allowances for losses and discounts on receivables represent uncollectible notes and accounts written off.

 

Valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Balance at

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Balance at

 

 

 

beginning of

 

Charged to

 

Charged to other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

end of

 

 

 

period

 

income

 

comprehensive

 

Foreign currency

 

Other

 

period

 

 

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

income

 

translation

 

(restated(1))

 

(restated(1))

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

 

$

1,223

 

$

1

 

$

5

 

$

(20)

 

$

(74)

 

$

1,135

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014

 

$

1,209

 

$

(2)

 

$

55

 

$

(15)

 

$

(24)

 

$

1,223

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2013

 

$

1,440

 

$

(47)

 

$

(187)

 

$

(7)

 

$

10

 

$

1,209

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT 12

OWENS‑ILLINOIS, INC.

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(Millions of dollars, except ratios)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

    

$

268

    

$

307

    

$

468

 

Less: Equity earnings

 

 

(60)

 

 

(64)

 

 

(67)

 

Add: Total fixed charges deducted from earnings

 

 

264

 

 

238

 

 

242

 

Dividends received from equity investees

 

 

53

 

 

54

 

 

67

 

Earnings available for payment of fixed charges

 

$

525

 

$

535

 

$

710

 

Fixed charges (including the Company’s proportional share of 50% owned associates):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

$

259

 

$

235

 

$

239

 

Portion of operating lease rental deemed to be interest

 

 

5

 

 

3

 

 

3

 

Total fixed charges deducted from earnings

 

$

264

 

$

238

 

$

242

 

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

 

 

2.0

 

 

2.2

 

 

2.9

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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EXHIBIT 21

SUBSIDIARIES OF OWENS‑ILLINOIS, INC.

Owens‑Illinois, Inc. had the following subsidiaries at December 31, 2015 (subsidiaries are indented following their respective parent companies):

 

 

 

Name

    

State/Country
of Incorporation
or Organization

Owens‑Illinois Group, Inc.

 

Delaware

OI General Finance Inc.

 

Delaware

OI General FTS Inc.

 

Delaware

OI Castalia STS Inc.

 

Delaware

OI Levis Park STS Inc.

 

Delaware

Owens‑Illinois General Inc.

 

Delaware

Owens Insurance, Ltd.

 

Bermuda

Universal Materials, Inc.

 

Ohio

OI Advisors, Inc.

 

Delaware

OI Securities, Inc.

 

Delaware

OI Transfer, Inc.

 

Delaware

Maumee Air Associates Inc.

 

Delaware

OI Australia Inc.

 

Delaware

Continental PET Holdings Pty. Ltd.

 

Australia

ACI America Holdings Inc.

 

Delaware

ACI Ventures, Inc.

 

Delaware

Owens‑Brockway Packaging, Inc.

 

Delaware

Owens‑Brockway Glass Container Inc.

 

Delaware

OI Americas Holdings Inc.

 

Delaware

O-I Americas LLC

 

Delaware

O-I Bolivia Holdings Limited

 

United Kingdom

Vidrio Lux S.A.

 

Bolivia

O-I Americas C.V.

 

Netherlands

O-I Mexico Holdings I B.V.

 

Netherlands

O-I Mexico Holdings II B.V.

 

Netherlands

Envases de Vidrio de las Americas, S. de R.L. de C.V.

 

Mexico

Especialidades Operativas de America, S. de R.L. de C.V.

 

Mexico

Glass International OISPV, S.A.P.I. de C.V.

 

Mexico

Owens Glass Manufacturing, S. de R.L. de C.V.

 

Mexico

Vitro Vimosa, S. de R.L. de C.V.

 

Mexico

Vitro Vigusa, S. de R.L. de C.V.

 

Mexico

Vitro Virreyes, S. de R.L. de C.V.

 

Mexico

Vitro Viquesa, S. de R.L. de C.V.

 

Mexico

Vitro Vitolsa, S. de R.L. de C.V.

 

Mexico

Vitro America, S. de R.L. de C.V.

 

Mexico

O-I Packaging Solutions LLC

 

Delaware

The Andover Group, Inc.

 

Delaware

OI Andover Group Inc.

 

Delaware

Brockway Realty Corporation

 

Pennsylvania

NHW Auburn, LLC

 

Delaware

OI Auburn Inc.

 

Delaware

SeaGate, Inc.

 

Ohio

 


 

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Name

    

State/Country
of Incorporation
or Organization

SeaGate II, Inc.

 

Ohio

SeaGate III, Inc.

 

Ohio

OIB Produvisa Inc.

 

Delaware

OI California Containers Inc.

 

Delaware

OI Puerto Rico STS Inc.

 

Delaware

O‑I Caribbean Sales & Distibution Inc.

 

Delaware

O‑I Latam HQ, Inc.

 

Delaware

Bolivian Investments, Inc.

 

Delaware

Fabrica Boliviana de Vidrios S.A.

 

Bolivia

OI International Holdings Inc.

 

Delaware

O-I Glass C.V.

 

Netherlands

O‑I Holding LLC

 

Delaware

OI Global C.V.

 

Netherlands

OI Hungary LLC

 

Delaware

O‑I Manufacturing Hungary Limited

 

Hungary

O‑I Sales & Distribution Hungary Kft.

 

Hungary

O‑I Ecuador LLC

 

Ohio

Cristaleria del Ecuador, S.A.

 

Ecuador

OI European Group B.V.

 

Netherlands

Owens‑Illinois Singapore Pte. Ltd.

 

Singapore

OI China LLC

 

Delaware

Wuhan Owens Glass Container Company Limited

 

China

ACI Beijing Limited

 

Hong Kong

OI Tianjin Glass Co. Ltd.

 

China

Owens‑Illinois Services H.K. Limited

 

Hong Kong

ACI Guangdong Limited

 

Hong Kong

ACI Guangdong Glass Company Limited

 

China

ACI Shanghai Limited

 

Hong Kong

ACI Shanghai Glass Company Limited

 

China

Owens‑Illinois (HK) Limited

 

Hong Kong

O‑I (Shanghai) Management Co Ltd.

 

China

O‑I Zhaoqing Glass Co. Ltd.

 

China

O‑I Sihui Glass Recycling Co. Ltd.

 

China

Owens‑Illinois (Australia) Pty Ltd

 

Australia

ACI Packaging Services Pty Ltd

 

Australia

ACI Operations Pty. Ltd.

 

Australia

ACI International Pty Ltd

 

Australia

ACI Glass Packaging Penrith Pty Ltd

 

Australia

PT Kangar Consolidated Industries

 

Indonesia

ACI Operations NZ Limited

 

New Zealand

O‑I Asia‑Pacific Holdings

 

Mauritius

O‑I Trading (Shanghai) Company Ltd.

 

China

O‑I Sales and Distribution Netherlands B.V.

 

Netherlands

O‑I Europe Sarl

 

Switzerland

O‑I Sales and Distribution UK Limited.

 

United Kingdom

O‑I Sales and Distribution Poland Sp Z.o.o.

 

Poland

O‑I Business Service Center Sp. Z.o.o.

 

Poland

O‑I Manufacturing Poland S.A.

 

Poland

 


 

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Name

    

State/Country
of Incorporation
or Organization

UGG Holdings Ltd.

 

United Kingdom

O‑I Overseas Management Company Ltd.

 

Delaware

United Glass Group Ltd.

 

United Kingdom

O‑I Manufacturing (UK) Limited

 

United Kingdom

O‑I Sales and Distribution Spain SL

 

Spain

Vidrieria Rovira, S. L.

 

Spain

OI Spanish Holdings B.V.

 

Netherlands

Owens‑Illinois Peru S. A.

 

Peru

O‑I Manufacturing Italy S.p.A.

 

Italy

O‑I Manufacturing Czech Republic A.S.

 

Czech Republic

O‑I Sales and Distribution Czech Republic s.r.o.

 

Czech Republic

San Domenico Vetraria S.r.l.

 

Italy

O‑I Sales and Distribution Italy S.r.l

 

Italy

O‑I Manufacturing Netherlands B.V.

 

Netherlands

Veglarec B.V.

 

Netherlands

O‑I Europe SAS

 

France

O‑I Manufacturing France SAS

 

France

O‑I Sales and Distribution France SAS

 

France

O‑I Distribution SO

 

France

Champagne Emballage

 

France

O‑I Glasspack Beteiligungs & Verwaltungsgesellschaft GmbH

 

Germany

OI Glasspack GmbH & Co. KG

 

Germany

O‑I Sales and Distribution Germany GmbH

 

Germany

OI Canada Holdings B.V.

 

Netherlands

O‑I Canada Corp.

 

Canada

Manufacturera de Vidrios Planos, C.A.

 

Venezuela

Owens‑Illinois de Venezuela, C. A.

 

Venezuela

Fabrica de Vidrio Los Andes, C. A.

 

Venezuela

CMC S.A.

 

Colombia

O‑I Latam Services S.A.S.

 

Colombia

Cristaleria Peldar, S.A.

 

Colombia

Cristar S.A.

 

Colombia

Industria de Materias Primas S.A.

 

Colombia

Vidrieria Fenicia

 

Colombia

Owens‑Illinois do Brasil Industria e Comercio S.A.

 

Brazil

Mineracao Silminas Ltda.

 

Brazil

Mineracao Descalvado Ltda.

 

Brazil

OI Finnish Holdings Oy

 

Finland

O‑I Sales and Distribution Finland OY

 

Finland

O‑I Sales and Distribution LT

 

Lithuania

O‑I Production Estonia AS

 

Estonia

O‑I Sales and Distribution Estonia OU

 

Estonia

O‑I GMEC Lurin srl

 

Peru

O‑I Jaroslaw Machine Service Center

 

Poland

Owens‑Illinois Argentina S.A.

 

Argentina

 

 

 


 

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EXHIBIT 23

OWENS‑ILLINOIS, INC.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

 

(1)

Registration Statements (Forms S-8 No. 333-69624 and 333-170220) pertaining to the Amended and Restated Owens-Illinois, Inc. Stock Purchase and Savings Program, the Amended and Restated Owens-Illinois, Inc. Long-Term Savings Plan, and the Owens-Illinois de Puerto Rico Long-Term Savings Plan,

 

(2)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-47691) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 1997 Equity Participation Plan of Owens-Illinois, Inc.,

 

(3)

Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-99741) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 1997 Equity Participation Plan of Owens-Illinois, Inc.,

 

(4)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-142886) pertaining to the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan for Directors of Owens-Illinois, Inc.,

 

(5)

Registration Statements (Forms S-8 No. 333-133074, 333-170221, and 333-197743)   pertaining to the 2005 Incentive Award Plan of Owens-Illinois, Inc.,

 

of our report dated February 16, 2016, except for Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements, as to which the date is May 13, 2016, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Owens-Illinois, Inc.; our report dated February 16, 2016, except for the effect of the material weakness described in the seventh paragraph, as to which the date is May 13, 2016, with respect to internal control over financial reporting of Owens-Illinois, Inc.; and our reports dated February 16, 2016 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Owens-Brockway Packaging, Inc. and Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc., all of which are included in this Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

 

 

 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Ernst & Young LLP

Toledo, Ohio

May 13, 2016

 

 

 

 

 


 

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EXHIBIT 24

OWENS‑ILLINOIS, INC.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That each individual whose signature appears below hereby consents to and appoints James W. Baehren as his true and lawful attorney‑in‑fact and agent with all power of substitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10‑K of Owens‑Illinois, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and all documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, granting unto said attorney‑in‑fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the same as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney‑in‑fact and agent or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has hereunto set his hand on the date set opposite his name.

 

 

 

 

 

Signature

 

Title

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Andres A. Lopez

 

President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

 

May 13, 2016

Andres A. Lopez

    

    

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Jan A. Bertsch.

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer; Principal Accounting Officer)

 

May 13, 2016

Jan A Bertsch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Albrert P. L. Stroucken

 

Executive Chairman of the Board

 

May 13, 2016

Albert P.L. Stroucken

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Gary F. Colter

 

Director

 

May 13, 2016

Gary F. Colter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Peter S. Hellman

 

Director

 

May 13, 2016

Peter S. Hellman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Anastasia D. Kelly

 

Director

 

May 13, 2016

Anastasia D. Kelly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ John J. McMackin, Jr.

 

Director

 

May 13, 2016

John J. McMackin, Jr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Gordon J. Hardie

 

Director

 

May 13, 2016

Gordon J. Hardie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Alan j. murray

 

Director

 

May 13, 2016

Alan J. Murray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Hari N. Nair

 

Director

 

May 13, 2016

Hari N. Nair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Hugh H. Roberts

 

Director

 

May 13, 2016

Hugh H. Roberts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Carol A. Williams

 

Director

 

May 13, 2016

Carol A. Williams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Dennis K. Williams

 

Director

 

May 13, 2016

Dennis K. Williams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Thomas L. Young

 

Director

 

May 13, 2016

Thomas L. Young

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Andres A. Lopez, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Owens‑Illinois, Inc.;

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;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) 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:

(a)

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;

(b)

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;

(c)

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

(d)

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(s) 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):

a)

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

b)

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: May 13, 2016

    

/s/ Andres A. Lopez

 

 

Andres A. Lopez

 

 

Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 


 

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EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Jan A. Bertsch, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Owens‑Illinois, Inc.;

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;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) 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:

(a)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;

(b)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;

(c)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

(d)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(s) 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):

a)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

b)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.

 

2

 

 

Date: May 13, 2016

    

/s/ Jan A. Bertsch.   

 

 

Jan A. Bertsch

 

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 


 

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EXHIBIT 32.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Owens‑Illinois, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies that to such officer’s knowledge:

(i) the Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2015 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

 

 

Dated: May 13, 2016

    

/s/ Andres A. Lopez

 

 

Andres A. Lopez

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Owens‑Illinois, Inc.  

 

 


A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

 


 

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EXHIBIT 32.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Owens‑Illinois, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies that to such officer’s knowledge:

(i) the Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2015 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

 

Dated: May 13, 2016

    

/s/ Jan A. Bertsch

 

 

Jan A. Bertsch

 

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Owens‑Illinois, Inc.  

 

 


A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.