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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR- 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016
Commission File Number 1-898
AMPCO-PITTSBURGH CORPORATION
| Pennsylvania | 25-1117717 | |
| (State of Incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer ID No.) | |
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726 Bell Avenue, Suite 301 |
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| Carnegie, PA 15106 | (412) 456-4400 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Registrant’s telephone number) | |
| Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | ||
| Title of each class | Name of each exchange on which registered | |
| Common stock, $1 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
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T(§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or 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 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 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 Smaller reporting company
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No ✓
The aggregate market value of the voting stock of Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation held by non-affiliates on June 30, 2016 (based upon the closing price of the Registrant’s Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on that date) was approximately $141 million.
As of March 10, 2017, 12,270,621 common shares were outstanding.
Documents Incorporated by Reference: Part III of this report incorporates by reference certain information from the Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”) provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation and other sections of the Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto may contain forward-looking statements that reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance.
All statements in this document other than statements of historical fact are statements that are, or could be, deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Act. In this document, statements regarding future financial position, sales, costs, earnings, cash flows, other measures of results of operations, capital expenditures or debt levels and plans, objectives, outlook, targets, guidance or goals are forward-looking statements. Words such as “may,” “intend,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “forecast” and other terms of similar meaning that indicate future events and trends are also generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, are not guarantees of future performance or expectations, and involve risks and uncertainties. For us, these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described under Item 1A. Risk Factors of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition, there may be events in the future that we are not able to predict accurately or control which may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we assume no obligation, and disclaim any obligation, to update forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise.
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (the “Corporation”) was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1929. The Corporation, individually or together with its consolidated subsidiaries, is also referred to herein as the “Registrant”. The Corporation classifies its businesses in two segments: Forged and Cast Engineered Products and Air and Liquid Processing.
On March 3, 2016, the Corporation acquired the stock of Åkers AB and certain of its affiliated companies, including Åkers AB’s 60% equity interest in a Chinese joint venture company (collectively, “Åkers”) from Altor Fund II GP Limited. The acquired companies, now part of the Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment, added roll production facilities in Sweden, the United States, Slovenia, and China, a number of sales offices, and a service capability in the United States. The acquisition enables cast roll production in the United States, forged roll production in Europe, and a low-cost product alternative for customers.
On November 1, 2016, the Corporation acquired the stock of ASW Steel Inc. (“ASW”), a premier specialty steel producer based in Welland, Ontario, Canada, from CK Pearl Fund, Ltd., CK Pearl Fund LP, and White Oak Strategic Master Fund, L.P. The acquisition provides the Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment of the Corporation with the capabilities to manufacture the additional chemistries needed to expand the reach into the open-die forging market.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT SEGMENTS
The sales and operating results of the Corporation’s two segments and the identifiable assets attributable to both segments for the three years ended December 31, 2016 are set forth in Note 21 (Business Segments) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Forged and Cast Engineered Products Segment
Union Electric Steel Corporation produces ingot and forged products that service a wide variety of industries globally. It specializes in the production of forged hardened steel rolls used in cold rolling by producers of steel, aluminum and other metals throughout the world. In addition, it produces ingot and open-die forged products which are used in the oil and gas industry and the aluminum and plastic extrusion industries. Although currently representing a minor portion of the segment’s business activity, sales of ingot and open-die forged products are expected to grow and become a more significant portion of this segment’s business activity. Union Electric Steel Corporation is headquartered in Carnegie, Pennsylvania with three manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania, one in Indiana and one in Ohio. It is one of the largest producers of forged hardened steel rolls in the world. In addition to a few domestic competitors, several major European, South American and Asian
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manufacturers also compete in both the domestic and foreign markets. In 2007, a subsidiary of Union Electric Steel Corporation became a 49% partner in a joint venture in China to manufacture large forged backup rolls, principally in weights and sizes larger than those which can be made in the subsidiary’s facilities in the United States. In 2016, the ownership interest in the joint venture was reduced to 33%.
Union Electric Steel UK Limited produces cast rolls for hot and cold strip mills, medium/heavy section mills and plate mills in a variety of iron and steel qualities. It is located in Gateshead, England and is a major supplier of cast rolls to the metalworking industry worldwide. It primarily competes with European, Asian and North and South American companies in both the domestic and foreign markets. Union Electric Steel UK Limited is a 24% partner in a Chinese joint venture which produces cast rolls.
The following entities became indirect subsidiaries of Union Electric Steel Corporation as a result of the acquisition of the Åkers Group:
Åkers Sweden AB produces cast rolls for hot strip finishing, roughing mills and plate mills and medium/heavy section mills in a variety of iron and steel qualities. It is located in Åkers Styckebruk, Sweden.
Åkers Valji Ravne d.o.o. produces forged rolls for cluster mills and Z-Hi mills, work rolls for narrow and wide strip and aluminum mills, back-up rolls for narrow strip mills, as well as leveling rolls and shafts. It is located in Ravne, Slovenia.
Shanxi Åkers TISCO Roll Co. Ltd., is a joint venture between TISCO and Åkers AB in which Åkers AB holds a 60% interest that produces cast hot strip mill work rolls. It is located in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China.
National Roll Company is a division of Åkers National Roll Co. that produces cast rolls for hot and cold strip mills, as well as plate mills. It is located in Avonmore, Pennsylvania.
Vertical Seal Company is a division of Åkers National Roll Co. that manufactures bearings, bushings, key and keyless bearing sleeves, as well as provides a number of services, including rebuild of mill spare parts, chock inspection and repair, and onsite inspections and installations. It is located in Pleasantville, Pennsylvania.
In November of 2016, a subsidiary of Union Electric Steel Corporation acquired ASW, a premier specialty steel producer, located in Welland, Ontario, Canada.
Air and Liquid Processing Segment
Aerofin Division of Air & Liquid Systems Corporation produces custom-engineered finned tube heat exchange coils and related heat transfer products for a variety of industries including fossil fuel and nuclear power generation, automotive, industrial process and HVAC, and is located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Buffalo Air Handling Division of Air & Liquid Systems Corporation produces large custom air handling systems used in commercial, institutional and industrial buildings and is located in Amherst, Virginia.
Buffalo Pumps Division of Air & Liquid Systems Corporation manufactures a line of centrifugal pumps for the refrigeration, power generation and marine defense industries and is located in North Tonawanda, New York.
All three of the divisions in this segment are principally represented by a common independent sales organization and have several major competitors.
In both segments, the products are dependent on engineering, principally custom designed, and are sold to sophisticated commercial and industrial users located throughout the world.
The Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment has two international customers which constituted approximately 24% of its sales in 2016. Additionally, the Air and Liquid Processing segment has a customer which constituted approximately 10% of its sales in 2016. The loss of both of these customers could have a material adverse effect on the respective segments.
For additional information on the products produced and financial information about each segment, see Note 21 (Business Segments) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Raw Materials
Raw materials used in both segments are generally available from many sources and neither segment is dependent upon any single supplier for any raw material. Substantial volumes of raw materials used by each segment are subject to significant variations in price. The Corporation’s subsidiaries generally do not purchase or commit for the purchase of a major portion of raw materials significantly in advance of the time they require such materials but do make forward commitments for the supply of natural gas and certain commodities (copper and aluminum). See Note 13 (Derivative Instruments) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Patents and Trademarks
While the Corporation and its subsidiaries hold some patents, trademarks and licenses, in the opinion of management they are not material to either segment.
Backlog
The backlog of orders at December 31, 2016 was approximately $234 million compared to a backlog of $142 million at year-end 2015. Approximately 5% of the backlog is expected to be released after 2017.
Competition
The Corporation faces considerable competition from a large number of companies in both segments. The Corporation believes, however, that its subsidiaries are significant factors in each of the niche markets which they serve. Competition in both segments is based on quality, service, price and delivery. For additional information, see Part I, Item 1 “General Development of Business” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Research and Development
As part of an overall strategy to develop new markets and maintain a leadership position in each of the industry niches served, the Corporation’s subsidiaries in both segments incur expenditures for research and development. The activities that are undertaken are designed to develop new products, improve existing products and processes, enhance product quality, adapt products to meet customer specifications and reduce manufacturing costs. In the aggregate, these expenditures approximated $2.72 million in 2016, $1.14 million in 2015 and $1.33 million in 2014.
Environmental Protection Compliance Costs
Expenditures for environmental control matters were not material to either segment in 2016 and are expected to approximate $2 million in 2017.
Employees
On December 31, 2016, the Corporation and its subsidiaries had 1,915 active employees.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT GEOGRAPHIC AREAS
The Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment has manufacturing operations in the United States, England, Sweden, Slovenia, China and Canada; and sales offices in Belgium, Brazil, China, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan and Turkey. For financial information relating to foreign and domestic operations see Note 21 (Business Segments) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Corporation files annual, quarterly and current reports, amendments to those reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). You may access and read the Corporation’s filings without charge through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. You may also read and copy any document the Corporation files at the SEC’s Public Reference Room located at 100 F. Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, DC 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the Public Reference Room.
The Corporation’s internet address is www.ampcopittsburgh.com. The Corporation makes available, free of charge on its internet website, access to these reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The information on the Corporation’s website is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The name, age, position with the Corporation(1) and business experience for the past five years of the Executive Officers of the Corporation are as follows:
John S. Stanik (age 63). Mr. Stanik has served as the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer since January 2015. He previously worked at Calgon Carbon Corporation, an international company specializing in purification products, technologies and services, from 1991 through 2012, when he retired for personal reasons. Mr. Stanik served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Calgon Carbon from 2003 to 2012 and became its Chairman of the Board in 2007.
Rose Hoover (age 61). Ms. Hoover has been employed by the Corporation for more than thirty-five years. She has served as President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Corporation since August 2015 and Executive Vice President from 2011 to August 2015.
Michael G. McAuley (age 53). Mr. McAuley has served as the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Corporation since April 2016. Previously, he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of RTI International Metals, Inc., a producer of titanium mill products and fabricated metal components, from July 2014 to October 2015; Chief Financial Officer of ECI Development, Ltd., a private real estate developer, from January 2013 until June 2014, and Vice President and Treasurer of Goodrich Corporation, a manufacturer of aerospace and defense components and systems, from December 2007 until July 2012.
Maria Trainor (age 42). Ms. Trainor has served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Corporation since June 2015. Prior to joining the Corporation, Ms. Trainor was a partner at K&L Gates, LLP, an international law firm, where she had practiced for nearly fourteen years.
Rodney L. Scagline (age 50). Mr. Scagline has served as President of Union Electric Steel Corporation since November 2015; Executive Vice President of Union Electric Steel Corporation from April 2014 to November 2015, Vice President of Manufacturing of Union Electric Steel Corporation from June 2013 to April 2014 and Director of Technology of Union Electric Steel Corporation from July 2011 to May 2013. He previously worked at Åkers National Roll Company, a cast engineered product manufacturer which was acquired by the Corporation in 2016 as part of the Åkers group acquisition, where he served as its Vice President of Metallurgical Services for three years and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for one year.
Terrence W. Kenny (age 57). Mr. Kenny has been employed by the Corporation for almost thirty years. He has served as President of the Air and Liquid Processing Group for more than five years.
| (1) | Officers serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors and none of the listed individuals serves as a director of a public company, except Mr. Stanik is a director of the Corporation and F.N.B. Corporation. |
From time to time, important factors may cause actual results to differ materially from future expected results based on performance expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements made by us, including known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are not possible to predict or control. Several of these factors are described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, but the factors described in filings are not the only risks that are faced.
Cyclical demand for products and economic downturns may reduce the demand for, and sales of, our products, which could adversely affect our margins and profitability.
A significant portion of the Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment’s sales consists of rolling mill rolls to customers in the global steel industry which can be periodically impacted by economic or cyclical downturns. Such downturns, the timing and length of which are difficult to predict, may reduce the demand for, and sales of, our forged and cast steel rolls both in the United States and the rest of the world. Lower demand for rolls may also adversely impact profitability as other competing roll producers lower selling prices in the marketplace in order to fill their manufacturing capacity. Cancellation of orders or deferral of delivery of rolls may occur and produce an adverse impact on financial results. In addition, sales of non-roll product, consisting of open-die forged product primarily for the oil and gas industries, are impacted by fluctuations in global energy prices.
Excess global capacity in steel industry could lower prices for our products, which would adversely affect our sales, margins and profitability, as well as collectability of receivables and salability of in-process inventory.
The global steel manufacturing capacity currently exceeds global consumption of steel products. Such excess capacity often results in manufacturers in certain countries exporting steel at prices significantly below their home market prices (often due to local
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government assistance or subsidies), which leads to global market destabilization and reduced sales and profitability of some of our and our subsidiaries’ customers, which, in turn, affects our sales and profit margins, as well as collectability of receivables and salability of in-process inventory.
Steel industry consolidation resulted in certain customers having increased buying power, which could put pressure on prices of our products and result in lower profit margins.
As a result of reduced demand for steel products, the steel industry has undergone structural change by way of consolidation and mergers. In certain markets, the resultant reduction in the number of steel plants and the increased buying power of the enlarged steel producing companies may put pressure on the selling prices and profit margins of rolls.
A reduction in the level of export sales, as well as other economic factors in foreign countries, may have an adverse impact on our financial results.
Exports are a significant proportion of our subsidiaries’ sales. Historically, changes in foreign exchange rates, particularly in respect of the U.S. dollar, British pound and the euro, have impacted the export of our products and may do so again in the future. Other factors which may adversely impact export sales and operating results include political and economic instability, export controls, changes in tax laws and tariffs and new indigenous producers in overseas markets. A reduction in the level of export sales may have an adverse impact on our financial results. In addition, exchange rate changes may allow foreign roll suppliers to compete in our home markets.
Increases in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Certain of our subsidiaries operate in foreign jurisdictions and, accordingly, earn revenues, pay expenses, own assets and incur liabilities in countries using currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Since our consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, we must translate revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate during each reporting period, and assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the end of each reporting period. Therefore, increases or decreases in the value of the U.S. dollar against other major currencies will affect the translated value for revenue, expenses and balance sheet items denominated in foreign currencies and could materially affect our financial results expressed in U.S. dollars.
A downturn in capital spending in the United States and other jurisdictions may reduce demand for and sales of certain of our products, which would result in reduced profit margins.
Each of our businesses is susceptible to the general level of economic activity, particularly as it impacts industrial and construction capital spending. A downturn in capital spending in the United States and elsewhere may reduce demand for and sales of our subsidiaries’ air handling, power generation and refrigeration equipment, and rolling mill rolls. Lower demand may also reduce profit margins due to our competitors and us striving to maximize manufacturing capacity by lowering prices.
Commodity price increases, as well as any reductions in electricity or gas supply, could adversely impact our production, which would result in lower profitability.
Our subsidiaries use certain commodities in the manufacture of their products. These include steel scrap, ferroalloys and energy. Any sudden price increase may cause a reduction in profit margins or losses where fixed-priced contracts have been accepted or increases cannot be obtained in future selling prices. In addition, there may be curtailment in electricity or gas supply which would adversely impact production. Shortage of critical materials while driving up costs may be of such severity as to disrupt production, all of which may impact sales and profitability.
We may not be able to realize the expected benefits from the acquisitions that we make, and we may experience difficulties in integrating the acquired businesses.
We have made in the past, and may continue to make, certain acquisitions and enter into joint ventures, which are intended to complement or expand our businesses. These acquisitions involve a variety of challenges and risks. We may encounter difficulties integrating acquired businesses with our operations or applying our internal control processes to these acquisitions. Other risks associated with acquisitions are the diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns, the potential loss of key employees and customers of the acquired companies, the possible assumption of unknown liabilities, and potential disputes with the sellers. We may not be able to complete certain acquisitions due to antitrust laws and regulations in various jurisdictions.
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Additionally, we may not realize the degree of timing of benefits we anticipate when we first enter into a transaction. Any of the foregoing could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
A work stoppage or another industrial action on the part of any of our unions may be disruptive to our operations.
Our subsidiaries have several key operations which are subject to multi-year collective bargaining agreements with their hourly work forces. While we believe we have good relations with our unions, there is the risk of industrial action or work stoppage at the expiration of an agreement if contract negotiations break down, which may disrupt manufacturing and impact results of operations.
Dependence on certain equipment may cause an interruption in our production if such equipment is out of operation for an extended period of time, which would result in lower sales and profitability.
Our subsidiaries’ principal business relies on certain unique equipment such as an electric arc furnace and a spin cast work roll machine. Although a comprehensive critical spare inventory of key components for this equipment is maintained, if any such unique equipment is out of operation for an extended period, it may result in a significant reduction in our sales and earnings.
The ultimate liability of our subsidiaries for claims alleging personal injury from exposure to asbestos-containing components historically used in certain products of our subsidiaries could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or liquidity in the future.
Our subsidiaries, and in some cases, we, are defendants in numerous claims alleging personal injury from exposure to asbestos-containing components historically used in certain products of our subsidiaries. Through year-end 2016, our insurance has covered a substantial majority of our settlement and defense costs. We believe that the estimated costs net of anticipated insurance recoveries of our pending and future asbestos legal proceedings for the next ten years will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or liquidity. However, there can be no assurance that our subsidiaries or we will not be subject to significant additional claims in the future or that our subsidiaries’ ultimate liability with respect to asbestos claims will not present significantly greater and longer lasting financial exposure than provided for in our consolidated financial statements. The ultimate net liability with respect to such pending and any unasserted claims is subject to various uncertainties, including the following:
| • | the number of claims that are brought in the future; |
| • | the costs of defending and settling these claims; |
| • | insolvencies among our insurance carriers and the risk of future insolvencies; |
| • | the possibility that adverse jury verdicts could require damage payments in amounts greater than the amounts for which we have historically settled claims; |
| • | possible changes in the litigation environment or federal and state law governing the compensation of asbestos claimants; and |
| • | the risk that the bankruptcies of other asbestos defendants may increase our costs. |
Because of the uncertainties related to such claims, it is possible that the ultimate liability could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or liquidity in the future.
The loss of any of our key management or our inability to attract or retain qualified personnel may prevent us from our implementing our business strategy.
Our success is dependent on the management, experience and leadership skills of our senior management team and key employees. The loss of any of these individuals or an inability to attract, retain and maintain additional personnel with similar industry experience could prevent us from implementing our business strategy. We cannot assure you that we will be able to retain our existing senior management and key personnel or to attract additional qualified personnel when needed.
Potential attacks on information technology infrastructure and other cyber-based business disruptions could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
We depend on integrated information technology (“IT”) systems to conduct our business. IT systems failures, including risks associated with upgrading our systems or in successfully integrating IT and other systems in connection with the integration of businesses we acquire, network disruptions and breaches of data security could disrupt our operations by impeding our processing of transactions, our ability to protect customer or company information and our financial reporting. Our computer systems, including our back-up systems, could be damaged or interrupted by power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, computer viruses,
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internal or external security breaches, events such as fires, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes and hurricanes, and/or errors by our employees. Cyber-based risks, in particular, are evolving and include both attacks to our IT infrastructure and attacks to the IT infrastructure of third parties in attempts to gain unauthorized access to our confidential or other proprietary information, or information relating to our employees, customers and other third parties. Although we have taken steps to address these concerns, there can be no assurance that a system failure or data security breach will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
We could be exposed to substantial liabilities resulting from non-compliance with domestic and international environmental laws and regulations.
We and our subsidiaries are subject to various domestic and international environmental laws and regulations that govern the discharge of pollutants and disposal of wastes and which may require that we and our subsidiaries investigate and remediate the effects of the release or disposal of materials at sites associated with past and present operations. We and our subsidiaries could incur substantial cleanup costs, fines and civil or criminal sanctions, third party property damage or personal injury claims as a result of violations or liabilities under these laws or non-compliance with environmental permits required at our facilities.
A change in the existing regulatory environment could negatively affect our operations and financial performance.
Our business activities are governed by U.S. federal and state and non-U.S. laws, regulations, and policies related to direct and indirect taxes, trade controls and tariffs, currency controls, data privacy, and economic sanctions, among other areas. These laws, regulations, and policies are subject to change in the future, and may result in restrictions or limitations to our current operational practices and processes and product/service offerings. These changes could negatively impact our current cost structure, revenue streams, cash flows, and overall financial position.
New trade restrictions and regulatory burdens associated with “Brexit” could adversely impact our operations and financial performance.
On June 23, 2016, voters in the United Kingdom approved a referendum to exit from the European Union (“E.U.”), commonly known as “Brexit.” As the United Kingdom and the E.U. enter into negotiations to determine their new relationship, greater restrictions and regulatory burdens may be put upon trade between the United Kingdom and the E.U. This may have an adverse effect on our operations and financial performance.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
The Corporation has no unresolved staff comments.
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The location and general character of the principal locations in each segment, all of which are owned unless otherwise noted, are listed below. In addition, we have sales offices in the following countries: Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Turkey and Taiwan. See Note 5 (Property, Plant and Equipment) and Note 8 (Borrowing Arrangements) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for disclosure of properties held as collateral.
| Company and Location | Principal Use | Approximate Square Footage |
Type of Construction | |||
| FORGED AND CAST ENGINEERED PRODUCTS SEGMENT | ||||||
| Union Electric Steel Corporation | ||||||
| Route 18 Burgettstown, PA 15021 |
Manufacturing facilities | 296,800 on 55 acres | Metal and steel | |||
| 726 Bell Avenue Carnegie, PA 15106 |
Manufacturing facilities and offices | 165,900 on 8.7 acres | Metal and steel | |||
| U.S. Highway 30 Valparaiso, IN 46383 |
Manufacturing facilities | 88,000 on 20 acres | Metal and steel | |||
| 1712 Greengarden Road Erie, PA 16501 |
Manufacturing facilities | 40,000* | Metal and steel | |||
| Union Electric Steel UK Limited | ||||||
| Coulthards Lane Gateshead, England |
Manufacturing facilities and offices | 274,000 on 10 acres | Steel framed, metal and brick | |||
| Åkers Sweden AB | ||||||
| Bruksallén 12SE-647 51 Åkers Styckebruk, Sweden |
Manufacturing facilities and offices | 394,000 on 162 acres | Steel framed, metal and brick | |||
| Åkers Valji Ravne d.o.o. | ||||||
| Koroška c. 14 SI-2390 Ravne na Koroškem, Slovenia |
Manufacturing facilities and offices | 106,000 on 2.1 acres | Brick | |||
| Akers National Roll Company | ||||||
| 400 Railroad Avenue Avonmore, PA 15618 |
Manufacturing facilities and offices | 140,000 on 29.5 acres | Metal and steel | |||
| Vertical Seal Company | ||||||
| 162 Chapman Road Pleasantville, PA 16341 |
Manufacturing facilities and offices | 52,000 on 57 acres | Metal, steel and concrete | |||
| Shanxi Åkers TISCO Roll Co. Ltd. | ||||||
| No. 2 Jian Cao Ping Taiyuan, Shanxi, China |
Manufacturing facilities and offices | 338,000 on 14.6 acres | Metal, steel and brick | |||
| Alloys Unlimited and Processing, LLC | ||||||
| 3760 Oakwood Avenue Austintown, Ohio 44515 |
Manufacturing facilities and offices | 69,800* | Steel framed and cement block | |||
| ASW Steel Inc. | ||||||
| 42 Centre Street Welland, ON, Canada L3B 5N9 |
Manufacturing facilities and offices | 813,500 on 76 acres | Metal and steel | |||
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| Company and Location | Principal Use | Approximate Square Footage |
Type of Construction | |||
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AIR AND LIQUID PROCESSING SEGMENT |
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| Air & Liquid Systems Corporation | ||||||
| Aerofin Division 4621 Murray Place Lynchburg, VA 24506 |
Manufacturing facilities and offices |
146,000 on 15.3 acres |
Brick, concrete and steel | |||
| Buffalo Air Handling Division | ||||||
| Zane Snead Drive Amherst, VA 24531 |
Manufacturing facilities and offices | 89,000 on 19.5 acres | Metal and steel | |||
| Buffalo Pumps Division | ||||||
| 874 Oliver Street N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 |
Manufacturing facilities and offices | 94,000 on 9 acres | Metal, brick and cement block | |||
| * | Facility is leased. |
The Corporation leases office space from Union Electric Steel Corporation. The Corporation subleases a portion of its office space to Air & Liquid Systems Corporation for use as its headquarters. All of the owned facilities are adequate and suitable for their respective purposes.
The Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment’s facilities operated within 60% to 70% of their normal capacity during 2016. The facilities of the Air and Liquid Processing segment operated within 60% to 70% of their normal capacity. Normal capacity is defined as capacity under approximately normal conditions with allowances made for unavoidable interruptions, such as lost time for repairs, maintenance, breakdowns, set-up, failure, supply delays, labor shortages and absences, Sundays, holidays, vacation, inventory taking. The number of work shifts is also taken into consideration.
LITIGATION
The Corporation and its subsidiaries are involved in various claims and lawsuits incidental to their businesses and are also subject to asbestos litigation as described below. In addition, in February 2017, the Corporation, its indirect subsidiary Åkers National Roll Corporation, as well as the Åkers National Roll Company Health & Welfare Benefits Plan were named as defendants in a class action complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, where the plaintiffs (currently retired former employees of Åkers National Roll Company, as well as United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial, and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO) alleged that the defendants breached collective bargaining agreements and violated the benefit plan by modifying medical benefits of the plaintiffs and similarly situated retirees. The complaint seeks class certification. We believe the lawsuit is without merit and intend to vigorously defend it. While no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of this matter, we believe that the final resolution of this action will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, liquidity or capital resources.
Asbestos Litigation
Claims have been asserted alleging personal injury from exposure to asbestos-containing components historically used in some products of predecessors of Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (“Asbestos Liability”). Those subsidiaries, and in some cases the Corporation, are defendants (among a number of defendants, often in excess of 50) in cases filed in various state and federal courts.
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Asbestos Claims
The following table reflects approximate information about the claims for Asbestos Liability against the subsidiaries and the Corporation for the two years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
| (dollars in thousands) | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||
| Total claims pending at the beginning of the period |
6,212 | 8,457 | ||||||
| New claims served |
1,452 | 1,424 | ||||||
| Claims dismissed |
(782 | ) | (3,339 | ) | ||||
| Claims settled |
(264 | ) | (330 | ) | ||||
| Total claims pending at the end of the period (1) |
6,618 | 6,212 | ||||||
| Gross settlement and defense costs (in 000’s) |
$ | 17,960 | $ | 19,199 | ||||
| Average gross settlement and defense costs per claim resolved (in 000’s) |
$ | 17.17 | $ | 5.23 | ||||
| (1) | Included as “open claims” are approximately 444 and 430 claims in 2016 and 2015, respectively, classified in various jurisdictions as “inactive” or transferred to a state or federal judicial panel on multi-district litigation, commonly referred to as the MDL. |
A substantial majority of the settlement and defense costs reflected in the above table was reported and paid by insurers. Because claims are often filed and can be settled or dismissed in large groups, the amount and timing of settlements, as well as the number of open claims, can fluctuate significantly from period to period.
Asbestos Insurance
The Corporation and its Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (“Air & Liquid”) subsidiary are parties to a series of settlement agreements (“Settlement Agreements”) with insurers that have coverage obligations for Asbestos Liability (the “Settling Insurers”). Under the Settlement Agreements, the Settling Insurers accept financial responsibility, subject to the terms and conditions of the respective agreements, including overall coverage limits, for pending and future claims for Asbestos Liability. The Settlement Agreements encompass the substantial majority of insurance policies that provide coverage for claims for Asbestos Liability.
The Settlement Agreements include acknowledgements that Howden North America, Inc. (“Howden”) is entitled to coverage under policies covering Asbestos Liability for claims arising out of the historical products manufactured or distributed by Buffalo Forge, a former subsidiary of the Corporation (the “Products”). The Settlement Agreements do not provide for any prioritization on access to the applicable policies or any sublimits of liability as to Howden or the Corporation and Air & Liquid, and, accordingly, Howden may access the coverage afforded by the Settling Insurers for any covered claim arising out of a Product. In general, access by Howden to the coverage afforded by the Settling Insurers for the Products will erode coverage under the Settlement Agreements available to the Corporation and Air & Liquid for Asbestos Liability.
On February 24, 2011, the Corporation and Air & Liquid filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania against thirteen domestic insurance companies, certain underwriters at Lloyd’s, London and certain London market insurance companies, and Howden. The lawsuit sought a declaratory judgment regarding the respective rights and obligations of the parties under excess insurance policies that were issued to the Corporation from 1981 through 1984 as respects claims against the Corporation and Air & Liquid for Asbestos Liability and as respects asbestos bodily-injury claims against Howden arising from the Products. By September 2013, the Corporation and Air & Liquid had reached Settlement Agreements with all but two of the defendant insurers in the coverage action. Those Settlement Agreements specify the terms and conditions upon which the insurer parties are to contribute to defense and indemnity costs for claims for Asbestos Liability. One of the Settlement Agreements entered into by the Corporation and Air & Liquid also provided for the dismissal of claims, without prejudice, regarding two upper-level excess policies issued by one of the insurers. The Court entered Orders dismissing all claims in the action filed against each other by the Corporation and Air & Liquid, on the one hand, and by the settling insurers, on the other. Howden also reached an agreement with eight domestic insurers addressing asbestos-related bodily injury claims arising from the Products, and claims as to those insurers and Howden were also dismissed. Various counterclaims, cross claims and third party claims had been filed in the litigation and remained pending as of September 27, 2013 although only two domestic insurers and Howden remained in the litigation as to the Corporation and Air & Liquid at that time. On September 27, 2013, the Court issued a memorandum opinion and order granting in part and
denying in part cross motions for summary judgment filed by the Corporation and Air & Liquid, Howden, and the insurer parties still
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in the litigation. On February 26, 2015, the Court issued final judgment. One insurer filed a notice of appeal from the judgment to the U.S. Court of Appeals to the Third Circuit; as a result, several other insurers, Howden, the Corporation, and Air & Liquid filed notices of appeal. On November 2, 2016, the Corporation and Air & Liquid reached a settlement with one of the two insurer defendants that remained in the litigation as to them. Thereafter, the U.S. Court of Appeals issued an order of dismissal of the case on November 23, 2016 by agreement of all parties.
Asbestos Valuations
In 2006, the Corporation retained Hamilton, Rabinovitz & Associates, Inc. (“HR&A”), a nationally recognized expert in the valuation of asbestos liabilities, to assist the Corporation in estimating the potential liability for pending and unasserted future claims for Asbestos Liability. Based on this analysis, the Corporation recorded a reserve for Asbestos Liability claims pending or projected to be asserted through 2013 as of December 31, 2006. HR&A’s analysis has been periodically updated since that time. Most recently, the HR&A analysis was updated in 2016, and additional reserves were established by the Corporation as of December 31, 2016 for Asbestos Liability claims pending or projected to be asserted through 2026. The methodology used by HR&A in its projection in 2016 of the operating subsidiaries’ liability for pending and unasserted potential future claims for Asbestos Liability, which is substantially the same as the methodology employed by HR&A in prior estimates, relied upon and included the following factors:
| • | HR&A’s interpretation of a widely accepted forecast of the population likely to have been exposed to asbestos; |
| • | epidemiological studies estimating the number of people likely to develop asbestos-related diseases; |
| • | HR&A’s analysis of the number of people likely to file an asbestos-related injury claim against the subsidiaries and the Corporation based on such epidemiological data and relevant claims history from January 1, 2014 to September 9, 2016; |
| • | an analysis of pending cases, by type of injury claimed and jurisdiction where the claim is filed; |
| • | an analysis of claims resolution history from January 1, 2014 to September 9, 2016 to determine the average settlement value of claims, by type of injury claimed and jurisdiction of filing; and |
| • | an adjustment for inflation in the future average settlement value of claims, at an annual inflation rate based on the Congressional Budget Office’s ten year forecast of inflation. |
Using this information, HR&A estimated in 2016 the number of future claims for Asbestos Liability that would be filed through the year 2026, as well as the settlement or indemnity costs that would be incurred to resolve both pending and future unasserted claims through 2026. This methodology has been accepted by numerous courts.
In conjunction with developing the aggregate liability estimate referenced above, the Corporation also developed an estimate of probable insurance recoveries for its Asbestos Liabilities. In developing the estimate, the Corporation considered HR&A’s projection for settlement or indemnity costs for Asbestos Liability and management’s projection of associated defense costs (based on the current defense to indemnity cost ratio), as well as a number of additional factors. These additional factors included the Settlement Agreements then in effect, policy exclusions, policy limits, policy provisions regarding coverage for defense costs, attachment points, prior impairment of policies and gaps in the coverage, policy exhaustions, insolvencies among certain of the insurance carriers, and the nature of the underlying claims for Asbestos Liability asserted against the subsidiaries and the Corporation as reflected in the Corporation’s asbestos claims database, as well as estimated erosion of insurance limits on account of claims against Howden arising out of the Products. In addition to consulting with the Corporation’s outside legal counsel on these insurance matters, the Corporation consulted with a nationally-recognized insurance consulting firm it retained to assist the Corporation with certain policy allocation matters that also are among the several factors considered by the Corporation when analyzing potential recoveries from relevant historical insurance for Asbestos Liabilities. Based upon all of the factors considered by the Corporation, and taking into account the Corporation’s analysis of publicly available information regarding the credit-worthiness of various insurers, the Corporation estimated the probable insurance recoveries for Asbestos Liability and defense costs through 2026. Although the Corporation believes that the assumptions employed in the insurance valuation were reasonable and previously consulted with its outside legal counsel and insurance consultant regarding those assumptions, there are other assumptions that could have been employed that would have resulted in materially lower insurance recovery projections.
Based on the analyses described above, the Corporation’s reserve at December 31, 2016 for the total costs, including defense costs, for Asbestos Liability claims pending or projected to be asserted through 2026 was $171 million of which approximately 70% was attributable to settlement costs for unasserted claims projected to be filed through 2026 and future defense costs. While it is reasonably possible that the Corporation will incur additional charges for Asbestos Liability and defense costs in excess of the
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amounts currently reserved, the Corporation believes that there is too much uncertainty to provide for reasonable estimation of the number of future claims, the nature of such claims and the cost to resolve them beyond 2026. Accordingly, no reserve has been recorded for any costs that may be incurred after 2026.
The Corporation’s receivable at December 31, 2016 for insurance recoveries attributable to the claims for which the Corporation’s Asbestos Liability reserve has been established, including the portion of incurred defense costs covered by the Settlement Agreements in effect through December 31, 2016, and the probable payments and reimbursements relating to the estimated indemnity and defense costs for pending and unasserted future Asbestos Liability claims, was $116 million.
The following table summarizes activity relating to insurance recoveries for each of the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Insurance receivable – asbestos, beginning of the year |
$ | 125,423 | $ | 140,651 | ||||
| Settlement and defense costs paid by insurance carriers (1) |
(23,138 | ) | (15,228 | ) | ||||
| Changes in estimated coverage |
13,660 | 0 | ||||||
| Insurance receivable – asbestos, end of the year |
$ | 115,945 | $ | 125,423 | ||||
| (1) | Settlement and defense costs paid by insurance carriers for 2016, includes a lump sum cash settlement with an insurance carrier of $9,808. |
The insurance receivable recorded by the Corporation does not assume any recovery from insolvent carriers and a substantial majority of the insurance recoveries deemed probable was from insurance companies rated A – (excellent) or better by A.M. Best Corporation. There can be no assurance, however, that there will not be further insolvencies among the relevant insurance carriers, or that the assumed percentage recoveries for certain carriers will prove correct. The difference between insurance recoveries and projected costs is not due to exhaustion of all insurance coverage for Asbestos Liability. The Corporation and the subsidiaries have substantial additional insurance coverage which the Corporation expects to be available for Asbestos Liability claims and defense costs that the subsidiaries and it may incur after 2026. However, this insurance coverage also can be expected to have gaps creating significant shortfalls of insurance recoveries against claims expense, which could be material in future years.
The amounts recorded by the Corporation for Asbestos Liabilities and insurance receivables rely on assumptions that are based on currently known facts and strategy. The Corporation’s actual expenses or insurance recoveries could be significantly higher or lower than those recorded if assumptions used in the Corporation’s or HR&A’s calculations vary significantly from actual results. Key variables in these assumptions are identified above and include the number and type of new claims to be filed each year, the average cost of disposing of each such new claim, average annual defense costs, compliance by relevant parties with the terms of the Settlement Agreements, the resolution of remaining coverage issues with insurance carriers, and the solvency risk with respect to the relevant insurance carriers. Other factors that may affect the Corporation’s Asbestos Liability and ability to recover under its insurance policies include uncertainties surrounding the litigation process from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and from case to case, reforms that may be made by state and federal courts, and the passage of state or federal tort reform legislation.
The Corporation intends to evaluate its estimated Asbestos Liability and related insurance receivables as well as the underlying assumptions on a regular basis to determine whether any adjustments to the estimates are required. Due to the uncertainties surrounding asbestos litigation and insurance, these regular reviews may result in the Corporation incurring future charges; however, the Corporation is currently unable to estimate such future charges. Adjustments, if any, to the Corporation’s estimate of its recorded Asbestos Liability and/or insurance receivables could be material to operating results for the periods in which the adjustments to the liability or receivable are recorded, and to the Corporation’s liquidity and consolidated financial position.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The Corporation is currently performing certain remedial actions in connection with the sale of real estate previously owned and appropriate reserves have been established.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The shares of common stock of Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol AP). Cash dividends have been paid on common shares in every year since 1965.
| 2016 Per Share | 2015 Per Share | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock Price |
Common Stock Price |
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| Quarter | High | Low | Dividends Declared |
High | Low | Dividends Declared |
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| First |
$ | 14.68 | $ | 8.88 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 19.44 | $ | 16.19 | $ | 0.18 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Second |
19.22 | 10.38 | 0.00 | 17.63 | 14.51 | 0.18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Third |
13.65 | 9.34 | 0.18 | 15.80 | 10.55 | 0.18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fourth |
18.25 | 10.22 | 0.09 | 12.57 | 9.66 | 0.18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year |
19.22 | 8.88 | 0.36 | 19.44 | 9.66 | 0.72 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The number of registered shareholders at December 31, 2016 and 2015 equaled 392 and 373, respectively.
STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH
Comparison of Five Year Cumulative Total Return*
Standard & Poors 500 Index, NYSE Composite and Morningstar’s Steel Industry
Performance Results through December 2016
Assumes $100 invested at the close of trading on the last trading day preceding January 1, 2011 in Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation common stock, Standard & Poors 500 Index, NYSE Composite Index and Morningstar’s Steel Industry group.
*Cumulative total return assumes reinvestment of dividends.
In the above graph, the Corporation has used Morningstar’s Steel Industry group for its peer comparison. The diversity of products produced by subsidiaries of the Corporation makes it difficult to match to any one product-based peer group. Although not totally comparable, the Steel Industry group was chosen because the largest percentage of the Corporation’s sales is to the global steel industry. Historical stock price performance shown on the above graph is not necessarily indicative of future price performance.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Our selected financial data includes the results of operations of Åkers from March 3, 2016 and ASW from November 1, 2016, their respective dates of acquisition, and their financial position as of December 31, 2016. Accordingly, our selected data for 2016 is not fully comparable to earlier years and may not be indicative of our future results of operations or financial position. The information set forth below should be read in conjunction with Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” and notes thereto.
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars, except per share amounts, and shares outstanding in thousands) |
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales |
$ 331,866 | $ 238,480 | $ 272,858 | $ 281,050 | $ 292,905 | |||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to Ampco-Pittsburgh(1) |
(79,820 | ) | 1,373 | (1,187 | ) | 12,437 | 8,355 | |||||||||||||
| Total assets |
565,889 | 506,156 | 536,409 | 502,673 | 533,179 | |||||||||||||||
| Long-term obligations |
25,389 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Ampco-Pittsburgh shareholders’ equity |
147,918 | 211,423 | 205,148 | 234,995 | 192,093 | |||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income per common share attributable to Ampco-Pittsburgh: |
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|
Basic(1) |
(6.68 | ) | 0.13 | (0.11 | ) | 1.20 | 0.81 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted |
(6.68 | ) | 0.13 | (0.11 | ) | 1.20 | 0.80 | |||||||||||||
| Per common share: |
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| Cash dividends declared |
0.36 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | |||||||||||||||
| Ampco-Pittsburgh shareholders’ equity |
12.05 | 20.25 | 19.68 | 22.65 | 18.57 | |||||||||||||||
| Market price at year end |
16.75 | 10.26 | 19.25 | 19.45 | 19.98 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding |
11,951 | 10,435 | 10,405 | 10,358 | 10,338 | |||||||||||||||
| Number of registered shareholders |
392 | 373 | 400 | 423 | 454 | |||||||||||||||
| Number of employees |
1,915 | 1,027 | 1,076 | 1,109 | 1,178 | |||||||||||||||
| (1) | Net (loss) income and net (loss) income per common share (basic) includes: |
2016 – After-tax charges of $26,676 or $2.23 per common share principally for the write-off of goodwill in the Forged and Cast Engineered Products reporting unit deemed to be impaired (see Note 2 to Consolidated Financial Statements), $30,405 or $2.54 per common share to recognize a valuation allowance against certain deferred income tax assets (see Note 15 to Consolidated Financial Statements), and $4,565 or $0.38 per common share for estimated costs of asbestos-related litigation through 2026 net of estimated insurance recoveries (see Note 19 to Consolidated Financial Statements) and a settlement with an insurance carrier for an amount in excess of the receivable estimated.
2015 – After-tax asbestos-related proceeds of $9,316 or $0.89 per common share received from two insurance carriers in rehabilitation.
2014 – An after-tax charge of $2,916 or $0.28 per common share for estimated costs of asbestos-related litigation through 2024 net of estimated insurance recoveries.
2013 – An after-tax credit of $10,621 or $1.03 per common share for estimated additional insurance recoveries expected to be available to satisfy asbestos liabilities through 2022 resulting from settlement agreements reached with various insurance carriers offset by an after-tax charge of $4,165 or $0.40 per common share to recognize an other-than-temporary impairment of our investment in a forged roll joint venture company for a net increase to net income of $6,456 or $0.63 per common share.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Corporation”) manufacture and sell highly engineered, high-performance specialty metal products and customized equipment utilized by industry throughout the world. We operate in two business segments – the Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment and the Air and Liquid Processing segment.
Forged and Cast Engineered Products
The Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment historically consisted of Union Electric Steel Corporation (“Union Electric Steel” or “UES”) and Union Electric Steel UK Limited (“UES-UK”). In March 2016, UES acquired the stock of Åkers AB and certain of its affiliated companies, including Åkers AB’s 60% equity interest in a Chinese joint venture company (collectively, “Åkers”). Åkers has been a leader in the production of forged and cast rolls since 1806. Collectively doing business as Union Electric Åkers, the segment produces ingot and forged products and cast products that service a wide variety of industries globally. They specialize in the production of forged hardened steel rolls used mainly for cold rolling by producers of steel, aluminum and other metals and cast rolls for hot and cold strip mills, medium/heavy section mills and plate mills in a variety of iron and steel qualities.
The segment also produces ingot and open-die forged products (“other forging products”) which are used in the oil and gas industry and the aluminum and plastic extrusion industries. In July 2015, UES acquired the assets of Alloys Unlimited & Processing, Inc. (“AUP”) and, in November 2016, the stock of ASW Steel Inc. (“ASW”). AUP is a supplier of specialty tool, alloy, and carbon steel round bar and is located in the United States. ASW is a specialty steel producer based in Canada. Both acquisitions support our diversification efforts in the open-die forging market.
The segment has operations in the United States, England, Sweden, Slovenia, Canada and an equity interest in three joint venture companies in China. Collectively, the segment primarily competes with European, Asian and North and South American companies in both domestic and foreign markets and distributes a significant portion of its products through sales offices located throughout the world. The consolidated financial statements of the Corporation include the financial position and results of operations of the acquired companies from their respective dates of acquisition.
The Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment has been operating at levels significantly below capacity due to an overall reduction in demand for roll product. Market conditions in the United States, Europe and other world regions remain difficult due to weaknesses in our customer base, which is suffering from excess steelmaking capacity and an over-supply of rolls worldwide. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar against most major currencies has further hampered opportunity. With the global steelmaking industry operating below capacity, customer emphasis has been on roll cost versus performance. Accordingly, pricing has suffered and profit margins have decreased. By the latter part of 2016, however, demand and pricing have begun to increase. Additionally, many of our customers have announced improved results which should lead to ongoing improvement in demand and pricing for us in the future. Efforts continue to diversify our other forging products. While weak crude oil pricing affected demand for the majority of the year, there has been some increase in sales activities during the fourth quarter.
Air and Liquid Processing
The Air and Liquid Processing segment includes Aerofin, Buffalo Air Handling and Buffalo Pumps, all divisions of Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (“Air and Liquid”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation. Aerofin produces custom-engineered finned tube heat exchange coils and related heat transfer products for a variety of industries including OEM/Commercial, fossil fuel power generation, nuclear power generation and industrial manufacturing. Buffalo Air Handling produces large custom-designed air handling systems for institutional (e.g., hospital, university), pharmaceutical and general industrial building markets. Buffalo Pumps manufactures centrifugal pumps for the fossil fuel power generation, marine defense and industrial refrigeration industries. The segment has operations in Virginia and New York with headquarters in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. The segment distributes a significant portion of its products through a common independent group of sales offices located throughout the United States and Canada.
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For the Air and Liquid Processing segment, business activity in the specialty centrifugal pump industry continues to be strong while a decline in the fossil-fueled power generation market and the OEM/Commercial market is negatively affecting our heat exchange business. The downturn in the fossil-fueled power generation market is due to a decline in spending for coal-fired power plants while the OEM/Commercial market is being impacted by lower spending and increased competition from low cost producers. Demand for custom air handling systems has improved while competitive pricing pressures continue. The focus for this segment is to grow revenues, increase margins, strengthen engineering and manufacturing capabilities, and continuing to improve the sales distribution network.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OVERVIEW
The Corporation
| 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Sales: |
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| Forged and Cast Engineered Products |
$ | 247,652 | 75% | $ | 152,267 | 64% | $ | 179,388 | 66% | |||||||||||||||
| Air and Liquid Processing |
84,214 | 25% | 86,213 | 36% | 93,470 | 34% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated |
$ | 331,866 | 100% | $ | 238,480 | 100% | $ | 272,858 | 100% | |||||||||||||||
| (Loss) Income from Operations: |
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| Forged and Cast Engineered Products(1) |
$ | (42,878 | ) | $ | (3,444 | ) | $ | 4,380 | ||||||||||||||||
| Air and Liquid Processing(2) |
5,123 | 23,166 | 4,222 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate costs |
(16,775 | ) | (14,675 | ) | (8,522 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated |
$ | (54,530 | ) | $ | 5,047 | $ | 80 | |||||||||||||||||
| Backlog: |
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| Forged and Cast Engineered Products |
$ | 196,512 | 84% | $ | 106,582 | 75% | $ | 131,118 | 78% | |||||||||||||||
| Air and Liquid Processing |
37,078 | 16% | 35,243 | 25% | 36,830 | 22% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated |
$ | 233,590 | 100% | $ | 141,825 | 100% | $ | 167,948 | 100% | |||||||||||||||
| (1) | (Loss) income from operations for the Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment for 2016 includes a pre-tax charge of $26,676 principally for the write-off of goodwill in the Forged and Cast Engineered Products reporting unit deemed to be impaired (see Note 2 to Consolidated Financial Statements). |
| (2) | (Loss) income from operations for the Air and Liquid Processing segment includes: for 2016, a net pre-tax charge of $4,565 for estimated costs of asbestos-related litigation through 2026 net of estimated insurance recoveries (see Note 19 to Consolidated Financial Statements) and a settlement with an insurance carrier for an amount in excess of the receivable estimated; for 2015, a pre-tax credit of $14,333 for asbestos-related proceeds received from two insurance carriers in rehabilitation; and, for 2014, a pre-tax charge of $4,487 for estimated costs of asbestos-related litigation through 2024 net of estimated insurance recoveries. |
Consolidated net sales and (loss) income from operations for 2016 include the net sales and operating results of Åkers and ASW from their respective dates of acquisition in 2016, or approximately $128,602 of net sales and a loss of $37,207 from operations, including the write-off of goodwill in the Forged and Cast Engineered Products reporting unit deemed to be impaired. Consolidated (loss) income from operations for 2016 also includes a net pre-tax charge of $4,565 comprised of $5,632 for the estimated costs of asbestos-related litigation through 2026, net of estimated insurance recoveries, offset by $1,067 of asbestos-related proceeds received from a settlement with an insurance carrier in excess of the receivable amount estimated. By comparison, consolidated (loss) income from operations for 2015 includes pre-tax asbestos-related proceeds of $14,333 received from two insurance carriers in rehabilitation and 2014 includes a pre-tax charge of $4,487 for estimated costs of asbestos-related litigation through 2024 net of estimated insurance recoveries. Corporate expenses increased in the current year due to higher employee-related costs, including a full year effect of centralizing the back office functions, which transferred approximately $800 of additional costs from the operating entities to Corporate, and higher professional fees resulting primarily from the acquisition of Åkers and ASW. Corporate expenses increased in 2015 from 2014 primarily due to the effect of centralizing back office functions of approximately $1,600 and acquisition-related costs. Acquisition-related costs approximated $3,056 and $3,383 in 2016 and 2015, respectively. No significant acquisition costs were incurred in 2014. A discussion of sales, (loss) income from operations and backlog for the Corporation’s two segments is included below.
Gross margin, excluding depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of net sales, was 16.7%, 17.8% and 19.9% for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease is principally due to the acquisition of Åkers and unfavorable effects from purchase accounting. The
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decrease in 2015 from 2014 is primarily attributable to our Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment which was impacted by a lower volume of shipments, a reduction in the level of production and ongoing price concessions to remain competitive.
Selling and administrative expenses totaled $58,175 (17.5% of net sales), $39,510 (16.6% of net sales) and $37,380 (13.7% of net sales) for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase for 2016 is primarily due to the addition of Åkers and ASW, which approximated $17,145 including a reserve of $1,513 for a customer who filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and higher Corporate expenses. The increase in 2015 from 2014 is principally attributable to acquisition-related costs of $3,383.
The charge for asbestos litigation in 2016 represents an extension of the estimated costs of pending and future asbestos claims, net of additional insurance recoveries, from 2024 to the end of 2026 partly offset by asbestos-related proceeds received from a settlement with an insurance carrier in excess of the amount estimated and included as an insurance receivable. The credit for asbestos litigation in 2015 represents asbestos-related proceeds received from two insurance carriers in rehabilitation which, because of their potential insolvency, were not included in the insurance receivable previously recorded. The charge for asbestos litigation in 2014 represents an extension of the estimated costs of pending and future asbestos claims, net of additional insurance recoveries, from 2022 to the end of 2024. The claims result from alleged personal injury from exposure to asbestos-containing components historically used in some products manufactured by certain companies which now operate as divisions of the Air and Liquid Processing segment. See Note 19 to Consolidated Financial Statements.
The charge for impairment in 2016 represents primarily the write-off of goodwill in the Forged and Cast Engineered Products reporting unit deemed to be impaired. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level at least annually, as of October 1, or whenever events and circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. In connection with our strategic planning process and goodwill impairment testing completed in the fourth quarter of 2016, we determined that goodwill in the Forged and Cast Engineered Products reporting unit was fully impaired primarily as a result of depressed market conditions.
Interest expense increased for the current year when compared to the prior years principally as a result of interest on the (1) notes issued in connection with the purchase of Åkers, (2) the loan payable to the non-controlling shareholder of the Åkers Chinese joint venture, and (3) the unused portion of the revolving credit facility.
Other income (expense) fluctuated primarily as a result of changes in foreign exchange losses and credits (charges) related to operations discontinued years ago. During the year, the U.S. dollar strengthened and the British pound sterling continued to fall, contributing, in part, to losses on foreign exchange transactions of approximately $(1,161) in 2016 in comparison to $(324) and $(488) for 2015 and 2014, respectively. Credits (charges) related to operations discontinued years ago equaled $82, $(144) and $(443), respectively.
Our income tax provision for 2016 includes valuation allowances against certain of our deferred income tax assets. To determine whether a valuation allowance was needed, we assessed available positive and negative evidence and estimated whether sufficient future taxable income would be generated to permit use of the existing deferred income tax assets. However, during 2016, we incurred three years of cumulative losses, inclusive of the acquired Åkers businesses as if the businesses were held during the entire three-year period. Such objective evidence limits our ability to consider other subjective evidence, such as projections for future growth and profitability. On the basis of this evaluation, we established valuation allowances of $30,405 to reduce the estimated portion of deferred income tax assets to an amount that is “more likely than not” to be realized. The valuation allowance is a non-cash charge and the deferred income tax assets remain available to offset future income tax payments. Additionally, if and when we return to a level of sustained profitability sufficient to conclude that it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will be realized, we will reduce the valuation allowance accordingly.
Our U.S. federal statutory income tax rate equals 35%. The effective income tax rate for 2016 is higher than our federal statutory income rate principally due to the recognition of valuation allowances against certain of our deferred income tax assets and the write-off of goodwill, which is non-deductible for tax purposes until the associated entities are sold. The effective income tax rate for 2015 is higher than our federal statutory income rate due to the non-deductibility of acquisition-related costs, state income taxes and a lower statutory income tax rate in jurisdictions where foreign operations incurred a net loss (thereby generating less of a tax benefit). The effective income tax rate for 2014 is greater than our federal statutory income tax rate due to a reduction in current year earnings, which caused permanent adjustments to have a greater impact on the overall effective income tax rate, and the revaluation of deferred income tax assets associated with decreases in the state income tax rates for New York and Indiana.
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Equity gains (losses) in the Chinese joint venture represent Union Electric Steel’s share of the income/losses of Union Electric Steel MG Roll Co., Ltd (“UES-MG”) and, for 2016, a gain on the sale of a portion of Union Electric Steel’s interest in the joint venture (see Note 3 to Consolidated Financial Statements).
As a result of the above, for 2016, we incurred a net loss of $79,820, or $6.68 per common share, which includes after-tax charges of $26,676, or $2.23 per common share, principally for the write-off of goodwill in the Forged and Cast Engineered Products reporting unit deemed to be impaired; $30,405, or $2.54 per common share, for valuation allowances established against certain of our deferred income tax assets; and $4,565, or $0.38 per common share, for estimated costs of asbestos-related litigation through 2026 net of estimated insurance recoveries estimated (see Note 19 to Consolidated Financial Statements) and a settlement with an insurance carrier for an amount in excess of the receivable estimated. For 2015, we earned $1,373, or $0.13 per common share, which includes an after-tax credit of $9,316, or $0.89 per common share, for the net benefit of proceeds received from insurance carriers in rehabilitation. For 2014, we lost $1,187, or $0.11 per common share, which includes an after-tax charge of $2,916, or $0.28 per common share, for estimated costs of asbestos-related litigation through 2024 net of estimated insurance recoveries.
Forged and Cast Engineered Products
| 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
| Net sales |
$ | 247,652 | $ | 152,267 | $ | 179,388 | ||||||
| Operating (loss) income |
$ | (42,878 | ) | $ | (3,444 | ) | $ | 4,380 | ||||
| Backlog |
$ | 196,512 | $ | 106,582 | $ | 131,118 | ||||||
Net sales for 2016 include net sales of Åkers and ASW of $128,602. Net sales of legacy businesses decreased primarily as a result of an ongoing decline in traditional roll shipments (approximately $48,200 over the two-year period) and other forging products (approximately $3,600 over the two-year period). Additionally, the exchange rate used to translate sales of our U.K. operations from the British pound to the U.S. dollar continued to weaken, reducing 2016 net sales by approximately $4,500 when compared to 2015 and $8,500 over the two-year period.
Operating (loss) income includes the operating results of Åkers and ASW of approximately $(37,207), including the write-off of goodwill in the Forged and Cast Engineered Products reporting unit deemed to be impaired, integration-related restructuring expenses and unfavorable effects from purchase accounting. With respect to our legacy businesses, weaker margins for forged and cast roll shipments and other forging products further affected operating results by $3,003. While operating results were also impacted by a lower volume of shipments of cast rolls and other forging products, the effect was offset by a higher volume of forged roll shipments. Additionally, a full year benefit of centralized back office costs, which began in 2015 and transferred employee-related costs from the segment to Corporate, also improved segment earnings by an additional $700.
For 2015 versus 2014, the decrease in the volume of shipments impacted operating results by approximately $4,800. Weaker margins and an under-recovery of costs resulting from lower production levels adversely affected earnings by approximately $7,200. Lower freight and commission costs of approximately $1,100, collection of accounts receivable written off in the previous year of approximately $750 and savings from the centralization of back office functions of approximately $1,400 helped to offset the impact of lower volumes and weaker margins. The effect from the decrease in the exchange rates used to translate operating results of our U.K. operations from the British pound to the U.S. dollar operating was not significant to either of the years.
Backlog at December 31, 2016 includes backlog for Åkers and ASW of $88,590. Although order intake improved for both legacy forged and cast rolls during the fourth quarter of 2016, the benefit was offset by a lower exchange rate used to convert the backlog of our U.K. operations from the British pound to the U.S. dollar. The decrease in backlog at December 31, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014 is principally due to lower demand. As of December 31, 2016, approximately $11,890 of the backlog is expected to be released after 2017.
Air and Liquid Processing
| 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
| Net sales |
$ | 84,214 | $ | 86,213 | $ | 93,470 | ||||||
| Operating income |
$ | 5,123 | $ | 23,166 | $ | 4,222 | ||||||
| Backlog |
$ | 37,078 | $ | 35,243 | $ | 36,830 | ||||||
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For 2016, net sales for the segment dropped by approximately 2% when compared to 2015 and 10% when compared to 2014. Sales of heat exchange coils fell by approximately 28% over the two-year period primarily attributable to a reduced level of shipments to the fossil-fueled utility, industrial and OEM/commercial markets resulting from lower demand and increased competition. Sales of air handling systems remained relatively flat over the three-year period. While demand improved, competitive pricing pressures continued. Sales of centrifugal pumps improved by approximately 10% over the two-year period principally due to a higher level of activity with U.S. Navy shipbuilders.
Operating income includes asbestos-related items in each of the years. For 2016, operating income includes a pre-tax charge of $5,632 for estimated costs of asbestos-related litigation through 2026, net of estimated insurance recoveries, offset by proceeds received from an asbestos-related insurance carrier greater than the receivable estimated of $1,067. For 2015, operating income includes $14,333 of proceeds received from two insurance carriers in rehabilitation which, because of their potential insolvency, were not included in the insurance receivable previously recorded. For 2014, operating income includes a pre-tax charge of $4,487 for estimated costs of asbestos-related litigation through 2024 net of estimated insurance recoveries. Despite the decline in net sales, operating income for 2016 and 2015 benefited principally from a better product mix, cost containment efforts and centralization of back office functions which transferred approximately $300 and $200, respectively, of employee-related costs from the segment to Corporate when compared to 2014.
Backlog at the end of 2016 improved from the previous two years as a result of an increase in orders for air handling units and pumps attributable to improved market demand. Backlog for heat exchange coils decreased from the previous two years primarily due to a decline in orders for the fossil-fueled utility, industrial and OEM/commercial markets. The majority of the year-end backlog is scheduled to ship in 2017.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities for 2016 equaled $(5,634) compared to $20,505 and $19,975 for 2015 and 2014, respectively. In 2016, we recognized non-cash charges for: (1) the write-off of goodwill in the Forged and Cast Engineered Products reporting unit deemed to be impaired; (2) valuation allowances to reduce our deferred income tax assets to an amount that is “more likely than not” to be realized; and (3) the revaluation of our asbestos-related liabilities and insurance receivables. In 2014, we took a similar non-cash charge to adjust our asbestos-related liabilities and insurance receivables. While these non-cash charges impacted earnings, they did not affect cash flows by the same amount. Instead, since goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of a business over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, cash flow is affected at the time the consideration is paid. Additionally, the deferred income tax assets remain available to offset future income tax payments. Finally, the asbestos liability, net of insurance recoveries, will be paid over a number of years and will generate tax benefits. Net asbestos-related payments equaled $4,630, $3,971 and $3,642 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and are expected to approximate $5,000 in 2017. Also, in 2016, we received proceeds of $1,067 from a settlement with an asbestos-related insurance carrier in excess of the receivable amount estimated and, in 2015, proceeds of $14,333 from two asbestos-related insurance carriers in rehabilitation.
Net cash flows used in investing activities were $40,878, $14,299 and $13,219 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The purchase price for Åkers, after a post-closing purchase price adjustment made in accordance with the purchase agreement, approximated $74,155 and was comprised of $29,399 in cash, $22,619 in the form of three-year promissory notes, and 1,776,604 shares of common stock of the Corporation which, based on the closing price of our common stock as of the date of closing, had a fair value of $22,137. The notes bear interest at 6.5%, compounding annually, with principal and interest payable at maturity on March 3, 2019. The purchase price for ASW approximated $13,116, consisting of $3,500 in cash and $9,616 in the assumption of outstanding indebtedness which was repaid in 2017. See Note 22 to Consolidated Financial Statements. The purchase of AUP in 2015 approximated $5,000. The majority of the capital expenditures are for our Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment unit and, as of December 31, 2016, expected future capital expenditures approximated $4,006 which are anticipated to be spent over the next 12 months.
Net cash outflows from financing activities include the payment of dividends of $0.36 per common share during 2016 and $0.72 per common share in 2015 and 2014. During 2016, we incurred debt issuance costs associated primarily with our new five-year Revolving Credit and Security Agreement and had payment and borrowing activity associated with the debt of our acquired businesses. In 2014, stock options were exercised resulting in proceeds from the issuance of common stock and excess tax benefits.
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents is primarily attributable to the fluctuation of the British pound and Swedish krona against the U.S. dollar.
As a result of the above, cash and cash equivalents decreased by $56,543 in 2016 and ended the year at $38,579 in comparison to $95,122 and $97,098 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Cash held by our foreign operations approximated $12,539, $10,785 and $9,479 at December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Repatriation of foreign funds may result in us accruing and paying additional income tax; however, the majority of foreign funds is currently deemed to be permanently reinvested and no additional provision for income tax has been made. Funds on hand, funds generated from future operations and availability under our revolving credit facility (approximately $54,000 at December 31, 2016 which remained undrawn) are expected to be sufficient to finance our operational and capital expenditure requirements. While the revolving credit agreement limits the amount of distributions upstream, we have not historically relied on or have been dependent on distributions from our subsidiaries and are not expected to be in the future. Additionally, we had approximately $750 (£250 in the United Kingdom and €400 in Belgium) under short-term lines of credit at December 31, 2016.
We had the following contractual obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2016:
| Payments Due by Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | <1 year | 1–3 years | 3–5 years | >5 years | Other | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Debt(1) |
$ | 50,053 | $ | 12,898 | $ | 23,844 | $ | 4,120 | $ | 9,191 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Fixed Rate Interest(2) |
4,809 | 50 | 4,752 | 7 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Lease Obligations |
2,161 | 616 | 999 | 546 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Lease Obligations |
3,432 | 719 | 1,100 | 809 | 804 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Expenditures |
4,006 | 4,006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Obligations(3) |
74,428 | 3,831 | 16,156 | 23,389 | 31,052 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase Obligations(4) |
2,995 | 2,963 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Unrecognized Tax Benefits(5) |
236 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 236 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total |
$ | 142,120 | $ | 25,083 | $ | 46,867 | $ | 28,887 | $ | 41,047 | $ | 236 | ||||||||||||
| (1) | Represents principal only. Although the Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) begin to mature in 2020, the IRBs are remarketed periodically. If the IRBs are not able to be remarketed, the bondholders can put back the bonds to the Corporation and seek reimbursement from letters of credit which serve as collateral for the bonds. See Note 8 to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| (2) | Represents fixed rate interest only. Variable interest rates averaged less than 1% in the current year. See Note 8 to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| (3) | Represents estimated contributions to our pension and other postretirement plans. Actual required contributions are contingent on a number of variables including future investment performance of the plans’ assets and may differ from these estimates. Contributions to the U.S. defined benefit plans are based on the projected funded status of the plans including anticipated normal costs, amortization of unfunded liabilities and an expected return on plan assets ranging between 6.90% and 7.75%. A significant portion of the U.S. defined benefit plans has been frozen as of December 31, 2016. With respect to the U.K. defined benefit plan, the Trustees and UES-UK have agreed to a recovery plan that estimates the amount of employer contributions, based on U.K. regulations, necessary to eliminate the funding deficit of the plan over an agreed period. See Note 9 to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| (4) | Represents primarily commitments by one of our Forged and Cast Engineered Products subsidiaries for the purchase of natural gas for 2017 covering approximately 24% of anticipated needs (see Note 13 to Consolidated Financial Statements) and commitments for scrap and alloys. |
| (5) | Represents uncertain tax positions. Amount included as “Other” represents portion for which the period of cash settlement cannot be reasonably estimated. See Note 15 to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
With respect to environmental matters, we are currently performing certain remedial actions in connection with the sale of real estate previously owned and periodically incur costs to maintain compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Environmental exposures are difficult to assess and estimate for numerous reasons, including lack of reliable data, the multiplicity of possible solutions, the years of remedial and monitoring activity required, and the identification of new sites. However, we believe the potential liability for all environmental compliance measures of approximately $2,457 accrued at December 31, 2016 is considered adequate based on information known to date (see Note 20 to Consolidated Financial Statements).
The nature and scope of our business brings us into regular contact with a variety of persons, businesses and government agencies in the ordinary course of business. Consequently, we and certain of our subsidiaries from time to time are named in various legal actions. Generally, we do not anticipate that our financial condition or liquidity will be materially affected by the costs of known, pending or threatened litigation (see Note 19 to Consolidated Financial Statements). However, claims have been asserted, principally against Air and Liquid, alleging personal injury from exposure to asbestos-containing components historically used in some products and there can be no assurance that future claims will not present significantly greater and longer lasting financial exposure than presently contemplated.
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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Our off-balance sheet arrangements include operating leases, capital expenditures and purchase obligations disclosed in the contractual obligations table and the letters of credit unrelated to the Industrial Revenue Bonds as discussed in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. These arrangements are not considered significant to our liquidity, capital resources, market risk or credit risk.
EFFECTS OF INFLATION
While inflationary and market pressures on costs are likely to be experienced, it is anticipated that ongoing improvements in manufacturing efficiencies and cost savings efforts will mitigate the effects of inflation on 2017 operating results. The ability to pass on increases in the price of commodities to the customer is contingent upon current market conditions with us potentially having to absorb some portion to all of the increase. Product pricing for the Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment is reflective of current costs with a majority of orders subject to a variable-index surcharge program which helps to protect the segment and its customers against the volatility in the cost of certain raw materials. Additionally, long-term labor agreements exist at each of the key locations (see Note 10 to Consolidated Financial Statements). Finally, commitments have been executed for natural gas usage and certain commodities (copper and aluminum) to cover a portion of orders in the backlog (see Note 13 to Consolidated Financial Statements).
APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
We have identified critical accounting policies that are important to the presentation of our financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of operations and involve the most complex or subjective assessments. Critical accounting policies relate to assessing recoverability of property, plant and equipment and accounting for business combinations (including intangibles and goodwill and the recoverability thereof), pension and other postretirement benefits, litigation and loss contingencies, and income taxes.
Property, plant and equipment is reviewed for recoverability whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the long-lived assets may not be recoverable. If the undiscounted cash flows generated from the use and eventual disposition of the assets are less than their carrying value, then the asset value may not be fully recoverable potentially resulting in a write-down of the asset value. Estimates of future cash flows are based on expected market conditions over the remaining useful life of the primary asset(s). Accordingly, assumptions are made about pricing, volume and asset-resale values. Actual results may differ from these assumptions. We believe the amounts recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for property, plant and equipment are recoverable and are not impaired as of December 31, 2016.
Business combinations are accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the amount paid for an acquisition is initially allocated to the tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. The purchase price in excess of net tangible assets acquire is then allocated to identifiable intangible assets based on detailed valuations. Any excess purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed is allocated to goodwill.
Significant judgments and assumptions are required in determining the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We utilize third-party valuation specialists and actuaries to assist in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on information and assumptions provided by us. The valuation of purchased intangible assets is based upon estimates of future performance and cash flows of the acquired business. Each asset is measured at fair value from the perspective of a market participant. The valuation of employee benefit obligations is consistent with the critical accounting policy outlined below. Significant business and valuation assumptions used in the purchase price allocation include, but are not limited to, the valuation methodology, projected revenues and expenses and related growth rates, and discount rates. If different assumptions are used, it could materially impact the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Additionally, initial estimates of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are provisional and could change as additional information is received. We finalize our valuations as soon as practicable, but not later than one year from the date of acquisition. Any subsequent changes to the purchase price allocations could result in a corresponding adjustment to goodwill. We believe the amounts recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are appropriate as of December 31, 2016.
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Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful life, which is determined by identifying the period over which most of the cash flows are expected to be generated. Additionally, intangible assets, both definite and indefinite lived, are assessed for impairment at least annually, as of October 1, or whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the undiscounted cash flows attributable to the assets are less than their carrying value, then the asset value may not be fully recoverable potentially resulting in a write-down of the asset value. In assessing recoverability, we make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and discount rates. If these estimates or related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record an impairment charge. Also, if the estimate of an intangible asset’s remaining useful life changes, we will amortize the remaining carrying value of the intangible asset prospectively over the revised remaining useful life. We believe the amounts recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for intangible assets are recoverable and are not impaired as of December 31, 2016.
Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level annually, as of October 1, or whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Determination of whether goodwill is impaired requires judgment, including: the identification of the reporting units; determination of the estimated fair value of each reporting unit; the assignment of assets, liabilities and goodwill to each reporting unit; and estimates and assumptions regarding future cash flows and discount rates. Assumptions in estimating future cash flows are subject to a high degree of judgment and complexity. A discounted cash flow model is used to determine the estimated fair value of the reporting units. Estimating fair value requires the use of significant unobservable inputs, representative of a Level 3 fair value measurement, including market growth and market share, sales volumes and prices, costs to produce, discount rate and estimated capital needs. We consider historical experience and available information at the time the fair values of our reporting units are estimated. Additionally, we use a third-party valuation specialist to assist with the impairment analyses. In connection with our testing in the current year, we determined that the goodwill reported in the Forged and Cast Engineered Products reporting unit was fully impaired, primarily due to depressed market conditions, and written off accordingly as of December 31, 2016.
See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Accounting for pension and other postretirement benefits involves estimating the cost of benefits to be provided well into the future and attributing that cost over the time period each employee works. To accomplish this, input from our actuaries is evaluated and extensive use is made of assumptions about inflation, long-term rate of return on plan assets, longevity, rates of increases in compensation, employee turnover and discount rates. The curtailment of various U.S. defined benefit plans and amendment of various other postretirement benefit plans in 2015 and 2016 will help to mitigate the volatility in net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs resulting from changes in these assumptions.
The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is an estimate of average rates of earnings expected to be earned on funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the projected benefit obligation. Since these benefits will be paid over many years, the expected long-term rate of return is reflective of current investment returns and investment returns over a longer period. Also, consideration is given to target and actual asset allocations, inflation and real risk-free return. We believe the expected long-term rate of return ranging between 6.90% and 7.75% for our domestic plans and 5.40% for our UES-UK plan to be reasonable. Actual returns on plan assets for 2016 ranged between 4.71% and 7.96% for our domestic plans and 16.00% for our UES-UK plan. As part of the Åkers acquisition, we assumed the obligations of two foreign plans; however, these plans are not funded and the obligations are not significant.
The discount rates used in determining future pension obligations and other postretirement benefits for each of our plans are based on rates of return for high-quality fixed-income investments currently available and expected to be available during the period to maturity of pension and other postretirement benefits. High-quality fixed-income investments are defined as those investments which have received one of the two highest ratings given by a recognized rating agency with maturities of 10+ years. We believe the assumed discount rates ranging between 4.02% and 4.25% for our domestic plans, 3.90% and 4.13% for our other postretirement benefits plans and 2.50% and 2.65% for our foreign plans as of December 31, 2016 to be reasonable.
We believe that the amounts recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements related to pension and other postretirement benefits are based on appropriate assumptions although actual outcomes could differ. A percentage point decrease in the expected long-term rate of return would increase annual pension expense by approximately $2,200. A 1/4 percentage point
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decrease in the discount rate would increase projected and accumulated benefit obligations by approximately $11,500. Conversely, an increase in the expected long-term rate of return would decrease annual pension expense and an increase in the discount rate would decrease projected and accumulated benefit obligations.
Litigation and loss contingency accruals are made when it is determined that it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Specifically, we and certain of our subsidiaries are involved in various claims and lawsuits incidental to their businesses. In addition, claims have been asserted, principally against Air and Liquid, alleging personal injury from exposure to asbestos-containing components historically used in some products manufactured by certain companies which now operate as divisions of Air & Liquid. To assist us in determining whether an estimate could be made of the potential liability for pending and unasserted future claims for Asbestos Liability along with applicable insurance coverage, and the amounts of any estimates, we hire a nationally-recognized asbestos-liability expert and insurance consultant. Based on their analyses, reserves for probable and reasonably estimable costs of Asbestos Liabilities including defense costs and receivables for the insurance recoveries that are deemed probable are established. These amounts rely on assumptions which are based on currently known facts and strategy.
In 2016, we undertook a review of Asbestos Liability claims, defense costs and the likelihood for insurance recoveries. Key variables in these assumptions are summarized in Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and include the number and type of new claims to be filed each year, the average cost of disposing of each new claim, average annual defense costs, the resolution of coverage issues with insurance carriers, and the solvency risk with respect to the relevant insurance carriers. Other factors that may affect the Asbestos Liability and our ability to recover under our insurance policies include uncertainties surrounding the litigation process from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and from case to case, reforms that may be made by state and federal courts, and the passage of state or federal tort reform legislation. Actual expenses or insurance recoveries could be significantly higher or lower than those recorded if assumptions used in the calculations vary significantly from actual results.
We intend to evaluate the estimated Asbestos Liability and related insurance receivables as well as the underlying assumptions on a regular basis to determine whether any adjustments to the estimates are required. Due to the uncertainties surrounding asbestos litigation and insurance, these regular reviews may result in the incurrence of future charges; however, we are currently unable to estimate such future charges. Adjustments, if any, to our estimate of recorded Asbestos Liability and/or insurance receivables could be material to our operating results for the periods in which the adjustments to the liability or receivable are recorded, and to our liquidity and consolidated financial position when such liabilities are paid.
Accounting for income taxes includes our evaluation of the underlying accounts, permanent and temporary differences, our tax filing positions and interpretations of existing tax law. A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred income tax assets to reduce them to the amount that is “more likely than not” to be realized. In doing so, assumptions are made about the future profitability of our operations and the nature of that profitability. Actual results may differ from these assumptions. If we determined we would not be able to realize all or part of the deferred income tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be established resulting in a charge to net income (loss). Likewise, if we determined we would be able to realize deferred income tax assets in excess of the net amount recorded, we would release a portion of the existing valuation allowance resulting in a credit to net income (loss). During 2016, we established valuation allowances of $30,405 to reduce our deferred income tax assets to an amount that is “more likely than not” to be realized. As of December 31, 2016, we have net deferred income tax assets approximating $4,233.
We do not recognize a tax benefit in the financial statements related to a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return unless it is “more likely than not” that the tax authorities will sustain the tax position solely on the basis of the position’s technical merits. Consideration is given primarily to legislation and statutes, legislative intent, regulations, rulings and case law as well as their applicability to the facts and circumstances of the tax position when assessing the sustainability of the tax position. In the event a tax position no longer meets the “more likely than not” criteria, we would reverse the tax benefit by recognizing a liability and recording a charge to earnings. Conversely, if we subsequently determined that a tax position meets the “more likely than not” criteria, we would recognize the tax benefit by reducing the liability and recording a credit to earnings. As of December 31, 2016, based on information known to date, we believe the amount of unrecognized tax benefits of $236 for tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return which may be challenged by the tax authorities is adequate.
See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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RECENTLY IMPLEMENTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In September 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2015-16, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments, which simplifies the treatment of adjustments, identified during the measurement period, to provisional amounts recognized in connection with a business combination. The guidance requires the acquirer to record, and disclose, the effect on earnings resulting from changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects due to changes to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed as of the acquisition date. The amended guidance became effective for us on January 1, 2016. See Note 2 to Consolidated Financial Statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires entities to present debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. However, ASU 2015-03 did not address presentation or subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. In August 2015, the FASB subsequently issued ASU 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements, which permits an entity to defer and present debt issuance costs as an asset and amortize the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The amended guidance became effective for us on January 1, 2016. See Note 8 to Consolidated Financial Statements.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which clarifies guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. The amended guidance will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017; however, early adoption is permitted if all provisions are adopted in the same period. We are currently evaluating the impact the guidance will have on the presentation of our cash flow statement. It will not, however, affect our financial position or liquidity.
In May 2016, April 2016, March 2016 and May 2014, the FASB issued ASUs 2016-12, 2016-10, 2016-08 and 2014-09, respectively, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The guidance establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from a company’s contracts with customers. It requires companies to apply a five-step model when recognizing revenue relating to the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that the company expects to be entitled to receive for those goods and services. It also requires comprehensive disclosures regarding revenue recognition. The guidance becomes effective for us January 1, 2018. While we are currently assessing the impact the guidance will have on our business processes, business and accounting systems and consolidated financial statements and disclosures, we anticipate there will be some changes to revenue recognition for certain of our customer contracts. We expect to complete our analysis, including implementing any necessary changes to existing business processes and systems to accommodate these new standards, during 2017.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which requires all income tax effects of awards to be recognized in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled. The guidance also requires presentation of excess tax benefits as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows rather than as a financing activity, and can be applied retroactively or prospectively. The amended guidance will be effective for us January 1, 2017. We do not expect the guidance will have a significant impact on our financial position, operating results and liquidity.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by all leases with a term of more than one year. Accounting by lessors will remain similar to existing generally accepted accounting principles. The guidance becomes effective for us January 1, 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact the guidance will have on our financial position, operating results and liquidity.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which revises the measurement of inventory at the lower of cost or market. Currently, market could be replacement cost, net realizable value, or net realizable value less an approximately normal profit margin. In accordance with ASU 2015-11, an entity will measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value which is defined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. The amendment does not apply to inventory that is measured using last-in, first out (LIFO). The guidance becomes effective for us January 1, 2017 and will not have a significant impact on our financial position, operating results and liquidity.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We view our primary market risk exposures to be changes in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. To manage certain foreign currency exchange exposures, our policy is to hedge a portion of our foreign currency denominated sales and receivables, primarily U.S. sales denominated in euros and U.K. sales denominated in U.S. dollars and euros. Although strengthening of the U.S. dollar could result in a lower volume of exports from the United States and at reduced margins, exports of our foreign operations may increase and gross margins might improve. Additionally, strengthening of the British pound could result in a lower volume of exports from the United Kingdom and at reduced margins; however, exports for our domestic operations may increase and gross margins might improve. A weakening of the euro, as compared to the U.S. dollar and British pound, could result in a lower volume of exports and at reduced margins.
To reduce the effect of price changes for certain of our raw materials and energy, we enter into contracts for particular commodities (copper and aluminum) and purchase a portion of our energy usage in advance. Based on estimated annual purchases, a 10% fluctuation in commodity prices (including electricity, natural gas, steel scrap and ferroalloys) would have impacted 2016 and 2015 by approximately $8,000 (or approximately $11,000 if the Åkers and ASW acquisitions were completed as of the beginning of the year) and $6,500, respectively. There is no guarantee that fluctuations in commodity prices will be limited to 10%. The ability to pass on increases in the price of commodities to the customer is contingent upon current market conditions with us potentially having to absorb a portion to all of such increase. However, a sales price surcharge mechanism is in place with a majority of the customers of our Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment which helps to protect against the volatility in the cost of certain raw materials.
See also Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| December 31, | ||||||||
| (in thousands, except par value) | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||
| Assets |
||||||||
| Current assets: |
||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 38,579 | $ | 95,122 | ||||
| Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,228 in 2016 and $983 in 2015 |
72,233 | 44,877 | ||||||
| Inventories |
83,579 | 59,734 | ||||||
| Insurance receivable – asbestos |
13,000 | 17,000 | ||||||
| Other current assets |
14,073 | 2,949 | ||||||
| Total current assets |
221,464 | 219,682 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net |
214,408 | 146,913 | ||||||
| Insurance receivable – asbestos |
102,945 | 108,423 | ||||||
| Deferred income tax assets |
4,824 | 20,569 | ||||||
| Investments in joint ventures |
2,019 | 3,097 | ||||||
| Intangible assets – net |
11,601 | 1,193 | ||||||
| Other noncurrent assets |
8,628 | 6,279 | ||||||
| Total assets |
$ | 565,889 | $ | 506,156 | ||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity |
||||||||
| Current liabilities: |
||||||||
| Accounts payable |
$ | 37,104 | $ | 13,959 | ||||
| Accrued payrolls and employee benefits |
20,166 | 9,183 | ||||||
| Debt – current portion |
26,825 | 13,311 | ||||||
| Asbestos liability – current portion |
18,000 | 21,000 | ||||||
| Other current liabilities |
42,197 | 23,880 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities |
144,292 | 81,333 | ||||||
| Employee benefit obligations |
91,947 | 63,702 | ||||||
| Asbestos liability |
153,181 | 148,849 | ||||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities |
591 | 0 | ||||||
| Long-term debt |
25,389 | 0 | ||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities |
655 | 849 | ||||||
| Total liabilities |
416,055 | 294,733 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 10) |
||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity: |
||||||||
| Common stock – par value $1; authorized 20,000 shares; issued and outstanding 12,271 shares in 2016 and 10,440 shares in 2015 |
12,271 | 10,440 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital |
151,089 | 128,840 | ||||||
| Retained earnings |
45,443 | 129,742 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(60,885 | ) | (57,599 | ) | ||||
| Total Ampco-Pittsburgh shareholders’ equity |
147,918 | 211,423 | ||||||
| Noncontrolling interest |
1,916 | 0 | ||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity |
149,834 | 211,423 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity |
$ | 565,889 | $ | 506,156 | ||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| For The Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) |
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||
| Net sales |
$ | 331,866 | $ | 238,480 | $ | 272,858 | ||||||
| Operating costs and expenses: |
||||||||||||
| Costs of products sold (excluding depreciation and amortization) |
276,496 | 196,091 | 218,597 | |||||||||
| Selling and administrative |
58,175 | 39,510 | 37,380 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
20,463 | 11,787 | 11,818 | |||||||||
| Charge (credit) for asbestos litigation |
4,565 | (14,333 | ) | 4,487 | ||||||||
| Charges for impairment |
26,676 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Loss on disposition of assets |
21 | 378 | 496 | |||||||||
| 386,396 | 233,433 | 272,778 | ||||||||||
| (Loss) income from operations |
(54,530 | ) | 5,047 | 80 | ||||||||
| Other income (expense): |
||||||||||||
| Investment-related income |
481 | 174 | 171 | |||||||||
| Interest expense |
(2,397 | ) | (226 | ) | (236 | ) | ||||||
| Other – net |
(1,074 | ) | (475 | ) | (907 | ) | ||||||
| (2,990 | ) | (527 | ) | (972 | ) | |||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes and equity gains (losses) in Chinese joint venture |
(57,520 | ) | 4,520 | (892 | ) | |||||||
| Income tax (provision) benefit |
(22,712 | ) | (2,633 | ) | 766 | |||||||
| Equity income (losses) in Chinese joint venture, including gain on sale (Note 3) |
423 | (514 | ) | (1,061 | ) | |||||||
| Net (loss) income |
(79,809 | ) | 1,373 | (1,187 | ) | |||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest |
11 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to Ampco-Pittsburgh |
$ | (79,820 | ) | $ | 1,373 | $ | (1,187 | ) | ||||
| Net (loss) income per common share attributable to Ampco-Pittsburgh: |
||||||||||||
| Basic |
$ | (6.68 | ) | $ | 0.13 | $ | (0.11 | ) | ||||
| Diluted |
$ | (6.68 | ) | $ | 0.13 | $ | (0.11 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
||||||||||||
| Basic |
11,951 | 10,435 | 10,405 | |||||||||
| Diluted |
11,951 | 10,447 | 10,405 | |||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
| For The Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||
| Net (loss) income |
$ | (79,809 | ) | $ | 1,373 | $ | (1,187 | ) | ||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income tax where applicable: |
||||||||||||
| Adjustments for changes in: |
||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange translation |
(14,580 | ) | (3,967 | ) | (4,703 | ) | ||||||
| Unrecognized employee benefit costs (including effects of foreign currency translation) |
9,397 | 10,713 | (21,392 | ) | ||||||||
| Unrealized holding gains (losses) on marketable securities |
405 | (239 | ) | 88 | ||||||||
| Fair value of cash flow hedges |
398 | (475 | ) | (323 | ) | |||||||
| Reclassification adjustments for items included in net (loss) income: |
||||||||||||
| Amortization of unrecognized employee benefit costs |
1,910 | 4,740 | 3,458 | |||||||||
| Realized gains from sale of marketable securities |
(1,038 | ) | (53 | ) | (111 | ) | ||||||
| Realized losses from settlement of cash flow hedges |
108 | 435 | 95 | |||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income |
(3,400 | ) | 11,154 | (22,888 | ) | |||||||
| Comprehensive (loss) income |
(83,209 | ) | 12,527 | (24,075 | ) | |||||||
| Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
(103 | ) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Ampco-Pittsburgh |
$ | (83,106 | ) | $ | 12,527 | $ | (24,075 | ) | ||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) | Common Stock |
Additional Paid-in Capital |
Retained Earnings |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss |
Noncontrolling Interest |
Total | ||||||||||||||||||
| Balance January 1, 2014 |
$ | 10,373 | $ | 125,852 | $ | 144,635 | $ | (45,865 | ) | $ | 0 | $ | 234,995 | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation |
835 | 835 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss |
(1,187 | ) | (1,187 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss |
(22,888 | ) | (22,888 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss |
(24,075 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock including excess tax benefits of $60 |
53 | 839 | 892 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends ($0.72 per share) |
(7,499 | ) | (7,499 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2014 |
10,426 | 127,526 | 135,949 | (68,753 | ) | 0 | 205,148 | |||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation |
1,103 | 1,103 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income |
1,373 | 1,373 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income |
11,154 | 11,154 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income |
12,527 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock including excess tax benefits of $0 |
14 | 211 | 225 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends ($0.72 per share) |
(7,580 | ) | (7,580 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2015 |
10,440 | 128,840 | 129,742 | (57,599 | ) | 0 | 211,423 | |||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interest associated with Åkers acquisition (Note 2) |
2,019 | 2,019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation |
1,482 | 1,482 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income |
(79,820 | ) | 11 | (79,809 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss |
(3,286 | ) | (114 | ) | (3,400 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss |
(103 | ) | (83,209 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock including excess tax benefits of $0 |
1,831 | 20,767 | 22,598 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends ($0.36 per share) |
(4,479 | ) | (4,479 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2016 |
$ | 12,271 | $ | 151,089 | $ | 45,443 | $ | (60,885 | ) | $ | 1,916 | $ | 149,834 | |||||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| For The Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: |
||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income |
$ | (79,809 | ) | $ | 1,373 | $ | (1,187 | ) | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash flows from operating activities: |
||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
20,463 | 11,787 | 11,818 | |||||||||
| Charges for impairment |
26,676 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Charge (credit) for asbestos litigation |
5,631 | 0 | 4,487 | |||||||||
| Deferred income tax provision, including valuation allowance |
23,407 | (2,302 | ) | (4,556 | ) | |||||||
| Difference between pension and other post retirement expense and contributions |
(1,948 | ) | 4,972 | 5,248 | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation |
2,332 | 1,328 | 1,102 | |||||||||
| Equity (income) losses in Chinese joint venture, including gain on sale (Note 3) |
(423 | ) | 514 | 1,061 | ||||||||
| Provisions for bad debts and inventories |
2,348 | 862 | 2,343 | |||||||||
| Provision for warranties net of settlements |
(1,015 | ) | (159 | ) | (36 | ) | ||||||
| Excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options |
0 | 0 | (60 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss on disposition of assets |
21 | 378 | 496 | |||||||||
| Gain on sale of long-term marketable securities |
(1,404 | ) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Other – net |
(279 | ) | 577 | 51 | ||||||||
| Changes in assets/liabilities: |
||||||||||||
| Receivables |
5,697 | 9,391 | (6,863 | ) | ||||||||
| Inventories |
8,308 | (4,527 | ) | 7,125 | ||||||||
| Other assets, including insurance receivable – asbestos |
20,466 | 15,300 | 18,161 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable |
(8,819 | ) | (3,003 | ) | 1,588 | |||||||
| Accrued payrolls and employee benefits |
1,051 | 452 | (938 | ) | ||||||||
| Other liabilities, including asbestos liability |
(28,337 | ) | (16,438 | ) | (19,865 | ) | ||||||
| Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities |
(5,634 | ) | 20,505 | 19,975 | ||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||||||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
(10,566 | ) | (9,407 | ) | (13,309 | ) | ||||||
| Purchase of Åkers AB, net of cash acquired (Note 2) |
(27,031 | ) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Purchase of ASW Steel Inc., net of cash acquired (Note 2) |
(3,265 | ) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Purchase of Alloys Unlimited & Processing, Inc. |
0 | (5,000 | ) | 0 | ||||||||
| Purchases of long-term marketable securities |
(4,662 | ) | (631 | ) | (843 | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from the sale of long-term marketable securities |
4,646 | 728 | 748 | |||||||||
| Other |
0 | 11 | 185 | |||||||||
| Net cash flows used in investing activities |
(40,878 | ) | (14,299 | ) | (13,219 | ) | ||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||||||
| Dividends paid |
(5,206 | ) | (7,512 | ) | (7,489 | ) | ||||||
| Debt issuance costs (Note 8) |
(1,247 | ) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Repayment of debt |
(962 | ) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Proceeds from credit facility |
9,756 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Payments on credit facility |
(11,217 | ) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of common stock |
0 | 0 | 581 | |||||||||
| Excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options |
0 | 0 | 60 | |||||||||
| Net cash flows used in financing activities |
(8,876 | ) | (7,512 | ) | (6,848 | ) | ||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
(1,155 | ) | (670 | ) | (720 | ) | ||||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(56,543 | ) | (1,976 | ) | (812 | ) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
95,122 | 97,098 | 97,910 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
$ | 38,579 | $ | 95,122 | $ | 97,098 | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
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| Income tax payments |
$ | 4,404 | $ | 3,247 | $ | 3,418 | ||||||
| Interest payments |
957 | 225 | 237 | |||||||||
| Non-cash investing activities: |
||||||||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment in accounts payable |
$ | 996 | $ | 329 | $ | 387 | ||||||
| Non-cash financing activities: |
||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock to acquire net assets of Åkers (Note 2) |
$ | 22,137 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||
| Issuance of debt to acquire net assets of Åkers (Note 2) |
22,619 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Description of Business
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Corporation”) manufacture and sell highly engineered, high performance specialty metal products and customized equipment utilized by industry throughout the world. It operates in two business segments, the Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment and the Air and Liquid Processing segment.
The Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment historically consisted of Union Electric Steel Corporation (“Union Electric Steel” or “UES”) and Union Electric Steel UK Limited (“UES-UK”). UES is a forged hardened steel roll producer headquartered in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, with three manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania and one in Indiana. UES-UK is a cast roll producer located in Gateshead, England. In March 2016, UES acquired the stock of Åkers AB and certain of its affiliated companies, including Åkers AB’s 60% equity interest in a Chinese joint venture company (collectively, “Åkers”). Headquartered in Styckebruk, Sweden, Åkers has been a leader in the production of forged and cast rolls since 1806. Collectively doing business as Union Electric Åkers, the group produces ingot and forged products and cast products that service a wide variety of industries globally. They specialize in the production of forged hardened steel rolls used mainly for cold rolling by manufacturers of steel, aluminum and other metals and cast rolls for hot and cold strip mills, medium/heavy section mills and plate mills in a variety of iron and steel qualities.
In addition, Union Electric Steel produces ingot and open-die forged products (“other forging products”) which are used in the oil and gas industry and the aluminum and plastic extrusion industries. In July 2015, UES acquired the assets of Alloys Unlimited & Processing, Inc. (“AUP”) and, in November 2016, the stock of ASW Steel Inc. (“ASW”). AUP is a supplier of specialty tool, alloy, and carbon steel round bar located in Ohio. ASW is a specialty steel producer based in Ontario, Canada. Both acquisitions support the Corporation’s diversification efforts in the open-die forging market.
The segment primarily competes with European, Asian and North and South American companies in both domestic and foreign markets and distributes a significant portion of its products through sales offices located throughout the world. The consolidated financial statements of the Corporation include the financial position and results of operations of the acquired companies from their respective dates of acquisition.
The Air and Liquid Processing segment includes Aerofin, Buffalo Air Handling and Buffalo Pumps, all divisions of Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (“Air and Liquid”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation. Aerofin produces custom-engineered finned tube heat exchange coils and related heat transfer products for a variety of industries including OEM/Commercial, fossil fuel, nuclear power generation and industrial process. Buffalo Air Handling produces large custom-designed air handling systems for institutional (e.g., hospital, university), pharmaceutical and general industrial building markets. Buffalo Pumps manufactures centrifugal pumps for the fossil fuel power generation, marine defense and industrial refrigeration industries. The segment has operations in Virginia and New York with headquarters in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. The segment distributes a significant portion of its products through a common independent group of sales offices located throughout the United States and Canada.
NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
The Corporation’s accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include assessing the carrying value of long-lived assets, determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination (including intangibles and goodwill and the recoverability thereof), valuing the assets and obligations related to employee benefit plans, accounting for loss contingencies associated with claims and lawsuits, and accounting for income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. A summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Corporation is presented below. Certain amounts for the preceding periods have been reclassified for comparative purposes.
Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of all majority owned subsidiaries and joint ventures over which the Corporation exercises control and, when applicable, entities for which the Corporation
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has a controlling financial interest or is the primary beneficiary. Investments in joint ventures where the Corporation owns 20% to 50% of the voting stock and has the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the joint venture are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Investments in joint ventures whereby the Corporation does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the joint venture are accounted for using the cost method of accounting. Investments in joint ventures are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. If the estimated fair value of the investment is less than the carrying amount and such decline is determined to be “other than temporary,” then the investment may not be fully recoverable potentially resulting in a write-down of the investment value. Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Securities with purchased original maturities of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents. The Corporation maintains cash and cash equivalents at various financial institutions which may exceed federally insured amounts.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost includes the cost of raw materials, direct labor and overhead for those items manufactured but not yet sold or for which title has not yet transferred. Fixed production overhead is allocated to inventories based on normal capacity of the production facilities. In periods of abnormally high production, the amount of fixed overhead allocated to each unit of production is decreased so that inventories are not measured above cost. The amount of fixed overhead allocated to inventories is not increased as a consequence of abnormally low production or idle plant. Costs for abnormal amounts of spoilage, handling costs and freight costs are charged to expense when incurred. Cost of domestic raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventories is primarily determined by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Cost of domestic supplies and foreign inventories is determined primarily by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment purchased new is recorded at cost with depreciation computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: land improvements – 15 to 20 years, buildings – 25 to 50 years and machinery and equipment – 3 to 25 years. Property, plant and equipment acquired as part of a business combination is recorded at its estimated fair value with depreciation computed using the straight-line method over the estimated remaining useful lives based in part on third party valuations. Expenditures that extend economic useful lives are capitalized. Routine maintenance is charged to expense. Gains or losses are recognized on retirements or disposals. Property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment at least annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If the undiscounted cash flows generated from the use and eventual disposition of the assets are less than their carrying value, then the asset value may not be fully recoverable potentially resulting in a write-down of the asset value. Estimates of future cash flows are based on expected market conditions over the remaining useful life of the primary asset(s). In addition, the remaining depreciation period for the impaired asset would be reassessed and, if necessary, revised. Proceeds from government grants are recorded as a reduction in the purchase price of the underlying assets and amortized against depreciation over the lives of the related assets.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets primarily consist of developed technology, customer relationships and trade name. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful life, which is determined by identifying the period over which most of the cash flows are expected to be generated. Additionally, intangible assets, both definite and indefinite lived, are reviewed for impairment at least annually, as of October 1, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If the undiscounted cash flows attributable to the assets are less than their carrying value, then the asset value may not be fully recoverable potentially resulting in a write-down of the asset value. Also, if the estimate of an intangible asset’s remaining useful life changes, the remaining carrying value of the intangible asset will be amortized prospectively over the revised remaining useful life.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the consideration paid in a business combination in excess of the values assigned to the net assets of the acquired entity. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level annually, as of October 1, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment either
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qualitatively or quantitatively using a two-step approach. Under step one, the fair value of the reporting unit is determined using both a market and income approach. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit, then goodwill may be impaired causing the second step of the analysis to be completed. Under step two, the fair value of the reporting is allocated to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. The unallocated fair value (“implied goodwill”), if any, is compared to the recorded value of goodwill. If the implied goodwill exceeds the recorded value of goodwill, then goodwill is deemed not to be impaired. If the implied goodwill is less than the recorded value of goodwill, then goodwill is deemed to be impaired by the amount that goodwill exceeds implied goodwill. Estimating the fair value of a reporting unit requires the use of significant unobservable inputs, representative of a Level 3 fair value measurement, including market growth and market share, sales volumes and prices, costs to produce, discount rate and estimated capital needs. Management considers historical experience and all available information at the time the fair value of the reporting unit is estimated. Assumptions used to estimate future cash flows are subject to a high degree of judgment and complexity.
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs are amortized as interest expense over the scheduled maturity period of the debt. The costs related to our line-of-credit arrangement are amortized over the term of the arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings. Unamortized debt issuance costs are either recognized as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt or, if related to a line-of-credit facility, as an other noncurrent asset.
Product Warranty
Provisions for product warranties are recognized at the time the underlying sale is recorded. The provision is based on historical experience as a percentage of sales adjusted for potential claims when a liability is probable and for known claims.
Employee Benefit Plans
Funded Status
If the fair value of the plan assets exceeds the projected benefit obligation, the over-funded projected benefit obligation is recognized as an asset (prepaid pensions) on the consolidated balance sheet. Conversely, if the projected benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of the plan assets, the under-funded projected benefit obligation is recognized as a liability (employee benefit obligations) on the consolidated balance sheet. Gains and losses arising from the difference between actuarial assumptions and actual experience and unamortized prior service costs are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Net Periodic Pension and Other Postretirement Costs
Net periodic pension and other postretirement costs includes service cost, interest cost, expected rate of return on the market-related value of plan assets, amortization of prior service costs and recognized actuarial gains or losses. When actuarial gains or losses exceed 10% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market-related value of plan assets, they are amortized to net periodic pension and other postretirement costs over the average remaining service period of employees expected to receive benefits under the plan. When the actuarial gains or losses are less than 10% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market-related value of plan assets, they are included in net periodic pension and other postretirement costs indirectly as a result of lower/higher interest costs arising from a decrease/increase in the projected benefit obligation. The market-related value of plan assets is determined using a five-year moving average which recognizes 20% of unrealized gains and losses each year.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss) includes changes in assets and liabilities from non-owner sources including foreign currency translation adjustments, unamortized prior service costs and unrecognized actuarial gains and losses associated with employee benefit plans, unrealized holding gains and losses on securities designated as available for sale, and changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and effective as cash flow hedges. Certain components of other comprehensive income (loss) are presented net of income tax. Foreign currency translation adjustments exclude the effect of income tax since earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries are deemed to be reinvested for an indefinite period of time.
Reclassification adjustments are amounts which are realized during the year and, accordingly, are deducted from other comprehensive income (loss) in the period in which they are included in net income (loss) or when a transaction no longer qualifies as a cash flow hedge. Foreign currency translation adjustments are included in net income (loss) upon sale or upon complete or substantially
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complete liquidation of an investment in a foreign entity. With respect to employee benefit plans, unamortized prior service costs are included in net income (loss) either immediately upon curtailment of the employee benefit plan or over the average remaining service period of employees expected to receive benefits and unrecognized actuarial gains and losses are included in net income (loss) indirectly as a result of lower/higher interest costs arising from a decrease/increase in the projected benefit obligation. Unrealized holding gains and losses on securities are included in net income (loss) when the underlying security is sold. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are included in net income (loss) when the projected sale occurs or, if a foreign currency purchase contract, over the estimated useful life of the underlying asset.
Foreign Currency Translation
Assets and liabilities of the Corporation’s foreign operations are translated at year-end exchange rates and the statements of operations are translated at the average exchange rates for the year. Gains or losses resulting from translating foreign currency financial statements are accumulated as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss until the entity is sold or substantially liquidated.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from sales is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Persuasive evidence of an arrangement identifies the final understanding between the parties as to the specific nature and terms of the agreed-upon transaction that creates enforceable obligations. It can be in the form of an executed purchase order from the customer, sales agreement issued by the Corporation or a similar arrangement deemed to be normal and customary business practice for that particular customer or class of customer (collectively, a sales agreement).
Delivery and performance is considered to have occurred when the customer has taken title and assumed the risks and rewards of ownership of the product. Typically, this occurs when the product is shipped to the customer (i.e., FOB shipping point), delivered to the customer (i.e., FOB destination), or, for foreign sales, in accordance with trading guidelines known as Incoterms. Incoterms are standard trade definitions used in international contracts and are developed, maintained and promoted by the ICC Commission on Commercial Law and Practice.
The sales price required to be paid by the customer is fixed or determinable from the sales agreement. It is not subject to refund or adjustment except for a variable-index surcharge provision which increases or decreases, as applicable, the selling price of a rolling mill roll for corresponding changes in the published index cost of certain raw materials. The variable-index surcharge is recognized as revenue when the corresponding revenue for the inventory is recognized. Likelihood of collectability is assessed prior to acceptance of an order. There are no customer-acceptance provisions other than customer inspection and testing prior to shipment. Post-shipment obligations are insignificant.
Amounts billed to the customer for shipping and handling are recorded within net sales and the related costs are recorded within costs of products sold (excluding depreciation and amortization). Amounts billed for taxes assessed by various government authorities (e.g., sales tax, value-added tax, etc.) are excluded from the determination of net income (loss) and instead are recorded as a liability until remitted to the government authority.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation, such as stock options, restricted stock units and performance shares, is recognized over the vesting period based upon the fair value of the award at the date of grant. For stock options, the fair value is determined by the BlackScholes option pricing model and is expensed over the vesting period of three years. For restricted stock units, the fair value is equal to the closing price of the Corporation’s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on the date of grant and is expensed over the vesting period of three years. For performance share awards that vest subject to a performance condition, the fair value is equal to the closing price of the Corporation’s stock on the NYSE on the date of grant. For performance share awards that vest subject to a market condition, fair value is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The fair value of performance share awards is expensed over the performance period when it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved.
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Derivative Instruments
Derivative instruments which include forward exchange (for foreign currency sales and purchases) and futures contracts are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as either an asset or a liability measured at their fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the use of the derivative. To the extent that a derivative is designated and effective as a cash flow hedge of an exposure to future changes in value, the change in the fair value of the derivative is deferred in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Any portion considered to be ineffective, including that arising from the unlikelihood of an anticipated transaction to occur, is reported as a component of earnings (other income/expense) immediately.
Upon occurrence of the anticipated sale, the foreign currency sales contract designated and effective as a cash flow hedge is de-designated as a fair value hedge and the change in fair value previously deferred in accumulated other comprehensive loss is reclassified to earnings (net sales) with subsequent changes in fair value recorded as a component of earnings (other income/expense). Upon occurrence of the anticipated purchase, the foreign currency purchase contract is settled and the change in fair value deferred in accumulated other comprehensive loss is reclassified to earnings (depreciation and amortization expense) over the life of the underlying assets. Upon settlement of a futures contract, the change in fair value deferred in accumulated other comprehensive loss is reclassified to earnings (costs of products sold, excluding depreciation and amortization) when the corresponding inventory is sold and revenue is recognized. To the extent that a derivative is designated and effective as a hedge of an exposure to changes in fair value, the change in the derivative’s fair value will be offset in the statement of operations by the change in the fair value of the item being hedged and is recorded as a component of earnings (other income/expense). Cash flows associated with the derivative instruments are recorded as a component of operating activities on the consolidated statement of cash flows.
The Corporation does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative purposes and, therefore, holds no derivative instruments for trading purposes.
Fair Value
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. A hierarchy of inputs is used to determine fair value measurements with three levels. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and are considered the most reliable evidence of fair value. Level 2 inputs are observable prices that are not quoted on active exchanges. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs used for measuring the fair value of assets or liabilities.
Legal Costs
Legal costs expected to be incurred in connection with loss contingencies are accrued when such costs are probable and estimable.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are recognized during the year in which transactions enter into the determination of financial statement income. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of temporary differences between the book carrying amount and the tax basis of assets and liabilities including net operating loss carryforwards. Unremitted earnings of the Corporation’s non-U.S. subsidiaries and affiliates are deemed to be permanently reinvested and, accordingly, no deferred income tax liability is recorded. A valuation allowance is provided against a deferred income tax asset when it is “more likely than not” the asset will not be realized. Similarly, if a determination is made that it is “more likely than not” the deferred income tax asset will be realized, the related valuation allowance would be reduced and a benefit to earnings would be recorded. Penalties and interest are recognized as a component of the income tax provision.
Tax benefits are recognized in the financial statements for tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return when it is “more likely than not” that the tax authorities will sustain the tax position solely on the basis of the position’s technical merits. Consideration is given primarily to legislation and statutes, legislative intent, regulations, rulings and case law as well as their applicability to the facts and circumstances of the tax position when assessing the sustainability of the tax position. In the event a tax position no longer meets the “more likely than not” criteria, the tax benefit is reversed by recognizing a liability and recording a charge to earnings. Conversely, if a tax position subsequently meets the “more likely than not” criteria, a tax benefit would be recognized by reducing the liability and recording a credit to earnings.
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Earnings Per Common Share
Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The computation of diluted earnings per common share is similar to basic earnings per common share except that the denominator is increased to include the dilutive effect of the net additional common shares that would have been outstanding assuming exercise of outstanding stock awards, calculated using the treasury stock method. The computation of diluted earnings per share would not assume the exercise of an outstanding stock award if the effect on earnings per common share would be antidilutive. Similarly, the computation of diluted earnings per share would not assume the exercise of outstanding stock awards if the Corporation incurred a net loss since the effect on earnings per common share would be antidilutive. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding assuming exercise of dilutive stock awards was 11,951,181 for 2016, 10,447,066 for 2015 and 10,404,744 for 2014. Weighted-average outstanding stock awards excluded from the diluted earnings per common share calculation, since the effect would have been antidilutive, were 1,163,396 for 2016, 1,138,287 for 2015 and 1,242,545 for 2014.
Recently Implemented Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2015-16, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments, which simplifies the treatment of adjustments, identified during the measurement period, to provisional amounts recognized in connection with a business combination. The guidance requires the acquirer to record, and disclose, the effect on earnings resulting from changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects due to changes to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed as of the acquisition date. The amended guidance became effective for the Corporation January 1, 2016. See Note 2.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires entities to present debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. However, ASU 2015-03 did not address presentation or subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. In August 2015, the FASB subsequently issued ASU 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements, which permits an entity to defer and present debt issuance costs as an asset and amortize the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The amended guidance became effective for the Corporation January 1, 2016. See Note 8.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which clarifies guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. The amended guidance will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017; however, early adoption is permitted if all provisions are adopted in the same period. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact the guidance will have on the presentation of its cash flow statement. It will not, however, affect the Corporation’s financial position or liquidity.
In May 2016, April 2016, March 2016 and May 2014, the FASB issued ASUs 2016-12, 2016-10, 2016-08 and 2014-09, respectively, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The guidance establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from a company’s contracts with customers. It requires companies to apply a five-step model when recognizing revenue relating to the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that the company expects to be entitled to receive for those goods and services. It also requires comprehensive disclosures regarding revenue recognition. The guidance becomes effective for the Corporation January 1, 2018. While the Corporation is currently assessing the impact the guidance will have on its business processes, business and accounting systems and consolidated financial statements and disclosures, it anticipates there will be some changes to revenue recognition for certain of its customer contracts. The Corporation currently expects to complete its analysis, including implementing any necessary changes to existing business processes and systems to accommodate these new standards, during 2017.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which requires all income tax effects of awards to be recognized in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled and will be applied on a prospective basis. The guidance also requires presentation of excess tax benefits as an operating activity on the statement of cash
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flows rather than as a financing activity, and can be applied retroactively or prospectively. The amended guidance will be effective for the Corporation January 1, 2017. The Corporation does not expect the guidance will have a significant impact on its financial position, operating results and liquidity.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by all leases with a term of more than one year. Accounting by lessors will remain similar to existing generally accepted accounting principles. The guidance becomes effective for the Corporation January 1, 2019. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact the guidance will have on its financial position, operating results and liquidity.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which revises the measurement of inventory at the lower of cost or market. Currently, market could be replacement cost, net realizable value, or net realizable value less an approximately normal profit margin. In accordance with ASU 2015-11, an entity will measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value which is defined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. The amendment does not apply to inventory that is measured using last-in, first out (LIFO). The guidance becomes effective for the Corporation January 1, 2017 and will not have a significant impact on its financial position, operating results and liquidity.
NOTE 2 – ACQUISITIONS:
Acquisition of Åkers
On March 3, 2016, the Corporation acquired 100% of the voting equity interest of Åkers from Altor Fund II GP Limited. The purchase price, after the post-closing purchase price adjustment made in accordance with the purchase agreement of $3,100, approximated $74,155 and was comprised of $29,399 in cash, $22,619 in the form of three-year promissory notes (Note 8), and 1,776,604 shares of common stock of the Corporation which, based on the closing price of the Corporation’s common stock as of the date of closing, had a fair value of $22,137.
The acquisition adds roll production facilities in Sweden, the United States, Slovenia, and China; a number of sales offices; and a service capability in the United States. It enables cast roll production in the United States, forged roll production in Europe, and a low-cost product alternative for customers.
Operating results of the acquired entities are included in the Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment from the date of acquisition. For the ten months ended December 31, 2016, net sales for Åkers approximated $121,079 and loss before income taxes, including the effects of purchase accounting, approximated $10,130.
The Corporation’s financial position as of March 31, 2016, included the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of Åkers at their provisional fair value estimates. Since the initial disclosure, adjustments have been made to the provisional fair value estimates as follows:
| • | Recorded the post-closing purchase price adjustment which reduced the outstanding principal balance of the three-year promissory notes by $3,100; |
| • | Finalized the valuations of property, plant and equipment which increased the fair value of property, plant and equipment by $3,700; |
| • | Completed a separate valuation of the Chinese joint venture company which reduced the value of the noncontrolling interest by $9,600; |
| • | Finalized valuations of intangible assets, resolved pre-acquisition contingencies and recalculated deferred income taxes which, collectively, approximated $7,400. |
None of these adjustments had a material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated statement of operations for 2016.
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The resulting fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition is as follows:
| Current assets (excluding inventories) |
$ | 41,703 | ||
| Inventories |
30,332 | |||
| Property, plant and equipment |
71,871 | |||
| Intangible assets |
11,784 | |||
| Other noncurrent assets |
8,068 | |||
| Current liabilities |
(71,690 | ) | ||
| Noncurrent liabilities |
(43,153 | ) | ||
| Net assets acquired |
48,915 | |||
| Noncontrolling interest |
(2,019 | ) | ||
| Goodwill |
27,259 | |||
| Base purchase price |
$ | 74,155 |
The fair values for property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and noncontrolling interest were based, in part, on third party valuations which have been finalized as of December 31, 2016. The fair value of obligations assumed in connection with the employee benefit plans were actuarially determined. Intangible assets consist of $4,429 for developed technology, $4,736 for customer relationships, and $2,619 for trade name. The economic life of the acquired intangible assets is estimated to be 5 years for developed technology, 20 years for customer relationships, and indefinite for the trade name.
Included in current liabilities is a loan payable to the noncontrolling shareholder of the Chinese joint venture company which, with accrued interest, approximated $7,468 as of the date of acquisition (see Note 8).
Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level annually, as of October 1, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Based on the first step of the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test performed as of October 1, 2016, the Corporation determined that the carrying value of the Forged and Cast Engineered Products reporting unit was greater than its estimated fair value, and the second step of the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test was performed to determine the amount of the impairment charge.
For purposes of determining the goodwill impairment, the Corporation estimated the fair value of each reporting unit using both market and income approaches, which includes the use of significant unobservable inputs, representative of a Level 3 fair value measurement, such as market growth and market share, sales volumes and prices, costs to produce, discount rate and estimated capital needs. The market approach consists of the guideline public company method which is a valuation technique where the fair value is calculated based on market prices obtained from a detailed market analysis of publicly traded companies that provide a reasonable basis of comparison for each reporting unit. The income approach is a valuation technique where the fair value is calculated based on forecasted future cash flows within the projection period discounted to the present value with appropriate risk adjusted discount rates, which represent the weighted-average cost of capital for each reporting unit.
As a result of the second step evaluation, the Corporation determined that the goodwill reported in the Forged and Cast Engineered Products reporting unit was fully impaired, primarily due to depressed market conditions and limitations inherent in its current market capitalization, and, accordingly, recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $26,261 for the year ended December 31, 2016. The goodwill impairment charge represents a full impairment and differs from the amount recognized as of the acquisition date due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates used to translate goodwill from the entities’ local currency to the U.S. dollar.
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Acquisition of ASW
On November 1, 2016, the Corporation acquired 100% of the voting equity interest of ASW from CK Pearl Fund, Ltd., CK Pearl Fund L.P. and White Oak Strategic Master Fund, L.P. The purchase price of $13,116 consisted of $3,500 in cash and $9,616 in the assumption of outstanding indebtedness. The estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of the acquisition is summarized below.
| Current assets (excluding inventories) |
$ | 6,525 | ||
| Inventories |
6,956 | |||
| Property, plant and equipment |
10,310 | |||
| Current liabilities |
(10,675 | ) | ||
| Outstanding indebtedness |
(9,616 | ) | ||
| Base purchase price |
$ | 3,500 | ||
The estimated fair values primarily for property, plant and equipment and pre-acquisition contingencies are provisional amounts based, in part, on third party valuations and are expected to be finalized by June 30, 2017. For the two months ended December 31, 2016, net sales for ASW approximated $7,523 and loss before income taxes approximated $1,781.
Acquisition-Related Transaction Costs
Acquisition-related transaction costs of $3,056 and $3,383 for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were incurred relating principally to the purchase of Åkers and ASW and are included in selling and administrative costs.
Pro Forma Financial Information for the Åkers and ASW Acquisitions (unaudited)
The following financial information presents the combination of the results of operations of Ampco, Åkers and ASW as though the acquisition date for both of the business combinations had occurred as of January 1, 2015. Pro forma adjustments have been made to (1) include the net incremental depreciation and amortization expense associated with recording property, plant and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets at fair value and (2) remove debt-related expenses associated with previous debt facilities not assumed by the Corporation. The following pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of 2015:
| Year Ended December 31, |
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| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Net sales |
$ | 393,243 | $ | 440,265 | ||||
| Loss before income taxes (includes noncontrolling interest) |
$ | (63,498 | ) | $ | (11,945 | ) | ||
| Net loss attributable to Ampco-Pittsburgh |
$ | (85,778 | ) | $ | (24,740 | ) | ||
| Net loss per common share (basic) attributable to Ampco-Pittsburgh |
$ | (6.94 | ) | $ | (2.03 | ) | ||
Other Acquisition
On July 29, 2015, the Corporation acquired the assets of AUP. The purchase price of $5 million was funded by available cash. The pro forma impact on Corporation’s net sales and loss before income taxes was not significant to its consolidated results for 2015.
NOTE 3 – INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES:
As of December 31, 2016, the Corporation has interests in three joint ventures:
| • | Shanxi Åkers TISCO Roll Co., Ltd. (“ATR”) – a cast roll joint venture in China for which the Corporation accounts using the consolidated method of accounting. ATR principally manufactures and sells cast rolling mill rolls for the hot strip mill, steckel mill and medium plate mill. |
| • | Union Electric Steel MG Roll Co., Ltd (“UES-MG”) – a forged roll joint venture in China for which the Corporation accounts using the equity method of accounting. UES-MG principally manufactures and sells forged backup rolling mill rolls of a size and weight currently that UES is not currently able to produce. |
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| • | Jiangsu Gongchang Roll Co., Ltd (“Gongchang”) – a cast roll joint venture in China for which the Corporation accounts using the cost method of accounting. Gongchang principally manufactures and sells cast rolling mill rolls for hot and cold strip mills, medium/heavy section mills and plate mills. |
ATR
In 2007, Åkers AB entered into an agreement with Taiyuan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (“TISCO”) to form ATR, with Åkers AB owning 59.88% and TISCO owning 40.12%. Since Åkers AB is the majority shareholder and has voting rights proportional to its ownership interest, Åkers AB is considered the primary beneficiary and, accordingly, accounts for its investment in ATR on the consolidated method of accounting.
UES-MG
In 2007, a subsidiary of UES entered into an agreement with Maanshan Iron & Steel Company Limited (Maanshan) to form UES-MG, with UES owning 49% and Maanshan owning 51%. Both companies contributed cash for their respective interests (which equated to $14,700 for UES). In November 2016, in connection with an equity restructuring of UES-MG, UES transferred 16% of its equity interest in UES-MG to Gongchang for $2,400, payable in installments over the next three years.
UES has not guaranteed any of the obligations of the joint venture; accordingly, its maximum exposure of loss is limited to its remaining investment. Since UES is a minority shareholder and allocation of earnings and voting rights is proportional to ownership interests, UES is not considered the primary beneficiary and, accordingly, accounts for its interest in the joint venture under the equity method of accounting. Prior to the restructuring, the overall financial strength of the joint venture was weak with a significant reliance on the majority shareholder or entities controlled by the majority shareholder to provide financing and working capital. In addition, a significant portion of its sales to date has been to the majority shareholder or entities controlled by the majority shareholder and the majority of its raw materials purchases has been from the majority shareholder or entities controlled by the majority shareholder. The Corporation will continue to monitor the carrying value of the investment to determine if an impairment charge is necessary. The carrying amount of the investment at December 31, 2016 was less than $700.
The Corporation recognizes its share of earnings and losses of UES-MG in its consolidated statements of operations. As a result of the transfer of a portion of its equity interest in the joint venture, the Corporation recognized its share of earnings (49%) from October 1, 2015 through the date of transfer, November 2016, which approximated $111. Losses of the joint venture for the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 approximated $(1,050) and $(2,165), respectively, Assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity of the joint venture as of November 30, 2016, and September 30, 2015 are summarized below. The difference between the carrying amount of the investment and the value of the underlying equity in the net assets of the joint venture relates primarily to an impairment charge recognized in 2013 and elimination of intercompany profit on the sale of technology from UES to the joint venture in earlier years which will be recognized when realized outside of the controlled group.
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Assets: |
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| Current assets (includes receivables from related parties of $187 and $935, respectively) |
$ | 7,856 | $ | 8,332 | ||||
| Noncurrent assets |
16,080 | 28,993 | ||||||
| $ | 23,936 | $ | 37,325 | |||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity: |
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| Current liabilities (includes liabilities to related parties of $3,651 and $17,230, respectively) |
$ | 4,551 | $ | 17,455 | ||||
| Noncurrent liabilities (includes liabilities to related parties of $813 and $0, respectively) |
813 | 0 | ||||||
| Shareholders’ equity |
18,572 | 19,870 | ||||||
| $ | 23,936 | $ | 37,325 | |||||
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Gongchang
The Corporation has a 24% interest in Gongchang which is recorded at cost, or $1,340. The Corporation does not participate in the management or daily operation of Gongchang, has not guaranteed any of its obligations and has no ongoing responsibilities to it. Dividends may be declared by the Board of Directors of the joint venture after allocation of after-tax profits to various “funds” equal to the minimum amount required under Chinese law. Approximately $395 of dividends were declared and received in 2016. No dividends were declared or received in 2015 or 2014.
NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES:
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Raw materials |
$ | 23,964 | $ | 18,314 | ||||
| Work-in-progress |
29,198 | 21,583 | ||||||
| Finished goods |
20,046 | 9,897 | ||||||
| Supplies |
10,371 | 9,940 | ||||||
| $ | 83,579 | $ | 59,734 | |||||
At December 31, 2016 and 2015, approximately 45% and 60%, respectively, of the inventories were valued using the LIFO method. The LIFO reserve approximated $(15,139) and $(24,647) at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. During each of the years, inventory quantities decreased for various locations resulting in a liquidation of LIFO layers which were at lower costs. The effect of the liquidations was to decrease costs of products sold (excluding depreciation and amortization) by approximately $936, $216 and $2,196 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, which reduced net loss by approximately $936 or $0.08 per common share for 2016, increased net income by approximately $141 or $0.01 per common share for 2015, and reduced net loss by approximately $1,427 or $0.14 per common share for 2014.
| NOTE 5 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: | ||||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Land and land improvements |
$ | 11,747 | $ | 5,223 | ||||
| Buildings |
66,017 | 44,570 | ||||||
| Machinery and equipment |
323,684 | 266,358 | ||||||
| Construction-in-process |
2,595 | 3,566 | ||||||
| Other |
7,495 | 7,774 | ||||||
| 411,538 | 327,491 | |||||||
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization |
(197,130 | ) | (180,578 | ) | ||||
| $ | 214,408 | $ | 146,913 | |||||
The majority of the assets of the Corporation, except real property including the land and building of UES-UK, is pledged as collateral for the Corporation’s Revolving Credit and Security Agreement (see Note 8). Land and buildings of UES-UK, equal to approximately $2,556 (£2,072) at December 31, 2016, are held as collateral by the trustees of the UES-UK defined benefit pension plan (see Note 9). The gross value of assets under capital lease and the related accumulated amortization as of December 31, 2016, approximated $3,610 and $691, respectively.
NOTE 6 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Customer relationships |
$ | 6,244 | $ | 1,245 | ||||
| Developed technology |
4,248 | 0 | ||||||
| Trade name |
2,537 | 0 | ||||||
| 13,029 | 1,245 | |||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(1,428 | ) | (52 | ) | ||||
| $ | 11,601 | $ | 1,193 | |||||
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The following summarizes changes in intangible assets for the year ended December 31:
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Balance at the beginning of the year |
$ | 1,193 | $ | 0 | ||||
| Changes in intangible assets |
11,784 | 1,245 | ||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets |
(1,106 | ) | (52 | ) | ||||
| Other, primarily impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates |
(270 | ) | 0 | |||||
| Balance at the end of the year |
$ | 11,601 | $ | 1,193 | ||||
Changes during the year primarily represent intangible assets identified as part of the Åkers acquisition. Intangible assets include an indefinite-lived trade name of $2,537 as of December 31, 2016, that is not subject to amortization. The estimated future amortization expense of identifiable intangible assets is $1,150 for 2017, $1,150 for 2018, $1,150 for 2019, $1,150 for 2020, $485 for 2021 and $3,979 thereafter.
| NOTE 7 – OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Customer-related liabilities |
$ | 21,564 | $ | 12,195 | ||||
| Accrued interest payable |
2,274 | 3 | ||||||
| Income taxes payable |
0 | 3,256 | ||||||
| Accrued sales commissions |
1,693 | 1,506 | ||||||
| Other |
16,666 | 6,920 | ||||||
| $ | 42,197 | $ | 23,880 | |||||
Customer-related liabilities include liabilities for product warranty claims and deposits received on future orders. The following summarizes changes in the liability for product warranty claims for the year ended December 31:
| 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
| Balance at the beginning of the year |
$ | 6,358 | $ | 6,672 | $ | 6,899 | ||||||
| Acquisitions – opening balance sheet liability for warranty claims |
7,130 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Satisfaction of warranty claims |
(4,297 | ) | (2,452 | ) | (2,335 | ) | ||||||
| Provision for warranty claims |
3,282 | 2,293 | 2,300 | |||||||||
| Other, primarily impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates |
(952 | ) | (155 | ) | (192 | ) | ||||||
| Balance at the end of the year |
$ | 11,521 | $ | 6,358 | $ | 6,672 | ||||||
NOTE 8 – BORROWING ARRANGEMENTS:
In May 2016, the Corporation entered into a five-year Revolving Credit and Security Agreement (the “Agreement”) with a syndicate of banks. The Agreement provides for a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility that replaces the Corporation’s existing line of credit and letter of credit facilities. The Agreement provides for initial borrowings not to exceed $100,000 with an option to increase the credit facility by an additional $50,000 at the request of the Corporation and with the approval of the banks. In October, 2016, the Corporation amended the Agreement to provide additional intercompany lending capacity to its Excluded Subsidiaries and expand available currencies for its letters of credits. As amended to date, the Agreement includes sublimits for letters of credit, not to exceed $40,000, European borrowings not to exceed $15,000, and Canadian borrowings not to exceed $15,000. See Note 22.
Availability under the Agreement is based on eligible accounts receivable, inventory and fixed assets. Amounts outstanding under the credit facility bear interest at the Corporation’s option at either (1) LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.25% to 1.75% based on the quarterly average excess availability or (2) the Base Rate plus an applicable margin ranging between 0.25% to 0.75% based on the quarterly average excess availability. Additionally, the Corporation is required to pay a commitment fee ranging between 0.25% and 0.375% based on the daily unused portion of the credit facility. As of December 31, 2016, the Corporation had utilized a portion of the credit facility for letters of credit (Note 10) and had remaining availability of approximately $54,000. The Agreement is collateralized by a first priority perfected security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Corporation and its subsidiaries (other than real property). Additionally, the Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants and limitations
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including but not limited to investments in Excluded Subsidiaries, payment of dividends, incurrence of additional indebtedness, upstreaming distributions from subsidiaries, and acquisitions and divestures. The Corporation must also maintain a certain level of excess availability. If excess availability falls below the established threshold, or in an event of default, the Corporation will be required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.00 to 1.00. The Corporation was in compliance with the applicable bank covenants as of December 31, 2016.
Outstanding borrowings of the Corporation as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 consisted of the following:
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Industrial Revenue Bonds |
$ | 13,311 | $ | 13,311 | ||||
| Promissory notes (and interest) |
23,844 | 0 | ||||||
| Minority shareholder loan |
4,990 | 0 | ||||||
| Credit facility |
7,146 | 0 | ||||||
| Term loan |
762 | 0 | ||||||
| Capital leases |
2,161 | 0 | ||||||
| 52,214 | 13,311 | |||||||
| Current portion |
(26,825 | ) | (13,311 | ) | ||||
| $ | 25,389 | $ | 0 | |||||
Future principal payments, assuming demand loans are called in 2017 and the Industrial Revenue Bonds are not able to be remarketed, are $26,825 for 2017, $585 for 2018, $24,257 for 2019, $337 for 2020 and $210 for 2021. The Corporation also had short-term lines of credit of approximately $750 (£250 in the United Kingdom and €400 in Belgium). No amounts were outstanding under these lines of credit as of December 31, 2016 and 2015. Deferred financing fees of approximately $1,250 have been incurred for the Agreement and are being amortized over the life of the Agreement.
Industrial Revenue Bonds
As of December 31, 2016, the Corporation had the following Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) outstanding: (1) $4,120 tax-exempt IRB maturing in 2020, interest at a floating rate which averaged 0.50% during the current year; (2) $7,116 taxable IRB maturing in 2027, interest at a floating rate which averaged 0.65% during the current year; and (3) $2,075 tax-exempt IRB maturing in 2029, interest at a floating rate which averaged 0.59% during the current year. The IRBs are secured by letters of credit of equivalent amounts and are remarketed periodically at which time interest rates are reset. If the IRBs are not able to be remarketed, although considered remote by the Corporation and its bankers, the bondholders can seek reimbursement from the letters of credit which serve as collateral for the bonds.
Promissory Notes
In connection with the acquisition of Åkers, the Corporation issued three-year promissory notes amounting to $22,619. The notes bear interest at 6.5%, compounding annually, with principal and interest payable at maturity on March 3, 2019. As of December 31, 2016, accrued interest approximated $1,225 which is included in long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheet.
Minority Shareholder Loan
ATR has a $4,990 (RMB 34,655) loan outstanding with its minority shareholder. The loan originally matured in 2008 but has been renewed continually for one-year periods. Interest does not compound and has accrued on the outstanding balance, since inception, at the three-to-five-year loan interest rate set by the People’s Bank of China in effect at the time of renewal. The interest rate for 2016 approximated 4.90% and accrued interest as of December 31, 2016 approximated $2,265 (RMB 15,730), which is recorded in other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
Credit Facility and Term Loan
ASW has a credit facility which provides for borrowings of up to $20,000, based on eligible accounts receivable and inventory, payable on demand. Amounts outstanding under the credit facility bear interest at 4% plus the higher of LIBOR or 1% and a collateral fee of 1.20%. ASW is also required to pay a commitment fee of approximately 0.5% based on the daily unused portion of the credit
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facility. The effective interest rate for the two months ended December 31, 2016 approximated 5.11%. As of December 31, 2016, ASW had borrowed $7,146, the maximum available under the facility. Additionally, at December 31, 2016, ASW had $762 outstanding under a $5,000 fixed-rate term facility which bears interest at 7.25% plus the higher of LIBOR or 1%. The effective interest rate for the two months ended December 31, 2016 approximated 9.16%. The credit facility and term loan mature in June 2017. In the event of an early termination, the Corporation will incur a fee equal to 2% of the credit facility or $400. The agreements contain customary affirmative and negative covenants and is collateralized by a first priority perfected security interest in substantially all of the assets of ASW. As of December 31, 2016, ASW was in compliance with the terms of the agreements and its amendments. See Note 22.
Capital Leases
The Corporation leases equipment under various noncancelable lease agreements ending 2018 to 2021. Effective interest rates range between 1.20% and 5.30%.
NOTE 9 – PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS:
U.S. Pension Benefits
Historically, the Corporation had one qualified domestic defined benefit pension plan (“legacy plan”). As part of the Åkers acquisition, the Corporation assumed the obligations for two additional U.S. plans (“Åkers plans”). Collectively, the plans cover substantially all of its U.S. employees. Effective June 1, 2016, the Åkers salary plan was amended to freeze benefit accruals and participation in the plan and replace benefit accruals with employer non-elective contributions equaling 3% of compensation. The plan change resulted in remeasurement of the liability, reducing the liability by approximately $1,181 as of December 31, 2016, and a curtailment gain of $887 for the year ended December 31, 2016. Additionally, effective July 1, 2015, the legacy plan was amended to freeze benefit accruals and participation in the plan for non-union hourly and salaried participants and, effective January 1, 2016, for employees of the Union Electric Steel Carnegie Steelworkers Location. Benefits under the legacy plan were replaced with employer contributions of a 3% non-elective base contribution and a matching contribution of up to 4% to the defined contribution plan. The plan changes resulted in a remeasurement of the plan liability, reducing the liability by approximately $10,306 as of December 31, 2015, and curtailment losses of $1,303 for the year ended December 31, 2015. Additionally, the legacy plan was amended in both of the years to permit lump sum distributions to deferred vested participants and deferred beneficiaries who were not previously offered a lump sum. Employer contributions to the defined contribution plans totaled $2,466 and $882 for 2016 and 2015, respectively, and are expected to approximate $2,810 in 2017.
The U.S. defined benefit pension plans are covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”); accordingly, the Corporation’s policy is to fund at least the minimum actuarially computed annual contribution required under ERISA. No minimum contributions were required for any of the three years for the legacy plan or, since the date of acquisition, for the Åkers plans. Additionally, no minimum contributions are required for any of the plans in 2017. Estimated benefit payments for subsequent years are $13,206 for 2017, $13,535 for 2018, $13,944 for 2019, $14,195 for 2020, $14,485 for 2021 and $73,814 for 2022 – 2026. The fair value of the plan assets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 approximated $188,722 and $139,376, respectively, in comparison to accumulated benefit obligations of $235,299 and $173,243 for the same periods.
The Corporation also maintains nonqualified defined benefit pension plans for selected executives in addition to the benefits provided under the Corporation’s qualified defined benefit pension plan. The objectives of the nonqualified plans are to provide supplemental retirement benefits or restore benefits lost due to limitations set by the Internal Revenue Service. The assets of the nonqualified plans are held in a grantor tax trust known as a “Rabbi” trust and are subject to claims of the Corporation’s creditors, but otherwise must be used only for purposes of providing benefits under the plans. No contributions were made to the trust in 2014 – 2016 and none are expected in 2017. The fair market value of the trust at December 31, 2016 and 2015, which is included in other noncurrent assets, was $3,863 and $3,663, respectively. Changes in the fair market value of the trust are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). The plan is treated as a non-funded pension plan for financial reporting purposes. Accumulated benefit obligations approximated $6,639 and $5,676 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Estimated benefit payments for subsequent years, which would represent employer contributions, are approximately $417 for 2017, $438 for 2018, $452 for 2019, $463 for 2020, $482 for 2020 and $2,548 for 2022-2026.
Employees at one location participate in a multi-employer plan, I.A.M. National Pension Fund, in lieu of the Corporation’s defined benefit pension plan. A multi-employer plan generally receives contributions from two or more unrelated employers pursuant to one
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or more collective bargaining agreements. The assets contributed by one employer may be used to fund the benefits provided to employees of other employers in the plan because the plan assets, once contributed, are not restricted to individual employers. The latest report of summary plan information (for the 2015 plan year) provided by I.A.M. National Pension Fund indicates:
| • | More than 1,650 employer locations contribute to the plan |
| • | Approximately 100,000 active employees participate in the plan |
| • | Assets of approximately $11.6 billion and a funded status of approximately 101%. |
Less than 100 of the Corporation’s employees participate in the plan and contributions are based on a rate per hour. The Corporation’s contributions to the plan equaled $237, $236 and $233 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and represent less than five percent of total contributions to the plan by all contributing employers. Contributions are expected to approximate $259 in 2017.
Foreign Pension Benefits
Employees of UES-UK participate in a defined benefit pension plan that was curtailed effective December 31, 2004 and replaced with a defined contribution pension plan. The UES-UK plans are non-U.S. plans and therefore are not covered by ERISA. Instead, the Trustees and UES-UK have agreed to a recovery plan that estimates the amount of employer contributions at £1,123 annually through October 2021, based on U.K. regulations, necessary to eliminate the funding deficit of the plan with such estimates subject to change based on the future investment performance of the plan’s assets. The U.S. dollar equivalent of employer contributions to the defined benefit pension plan approximated $1,522, $1,715 and $1,849 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The fair value of the plan’s assets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 approximated $48,055 (£38,955) and $49,628 (£33,528), respectively, in comparison to accumulated benefit obligations of $61,277 (£49,673) and $63,750 (£43,069) for the same periods. Estimated benefit payments for subsequent years for the UES-UK plan are $1,249 for 2017, $1,752 for 2018, $2,042 for 2019, $1,906 for 2020, $1,883 for 2021 and $11,679 for 2022-2026. Contributions to the defined contribution pension plan approximated $252, $382 and $407 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and are expected to approximate $276 in 2017.
As part of the Åkers acquisition, the Corporation assumed the obligations of two foreign defined benefit pension plans. The plans are unfunded and not significant (projected benefit obligations approximate $5,633 at December 31, 2016). Estimated benefit payments for subsequent years, for both plans combined, are $189 for 2017, $224 for 2018, $274 for 2019, $274 for 2020, $306 for 2021 and $1,333 for 2022-2026.
Other Postretirement Benefits
The Corporation has historically provided postretirement health care benefits principally to the bargaining groups of one subsidiary (“legacy OPEB plan”). The legacy OPEB plan covers participants and their spouses and/or dependents who retire under the existing pension plan on other than a deferred vested basis and at the time of retirement have also rendered 15 or more years of continuous service irrespective of age. During 2015, the plan was amended to provide monthly reimbursement for a 5-year period, which reduced the plan liability by approximately $4,437. Retiree life insurance continues to be provided to substantially all retirees.
The Corporation also provides health care and life insurance benefits to former employees of certain discontinued operations. This obligation had been estimated and provided for at the time of disposal.
As part of the Åkers acquisition, the Corporation assumed the obligations for two additional postretirement benefit plans (“Åkers OPEB plans”). The Åkers OPEB plans cover retiree medical and life insurance benefits. In August 2016, the Corporation modified the Åkers OPEB plans effective January 1, 2017 whereby retiree health benefits for certain groups of pre-Medicare eligible employees will be replaced with a monthly stipend. The plan changes resulted in a reduction in prior service costs decreasing plan liabilities by approximately $4,762, which will be amortized against other postretirement benefit costs over the expected remaining service periods of approximately 7.5 and 12 years, versus recognized immediately.
The Corporation’s postretirement health care and life insurance plans are not funded or subject to any minimum regulatory funding requirements. Estimated benefit payments for subsequent years, which would represent employer contributions, for the legacy and Åkers OPEB plans are approximately $1,289 for 2017, $1,331 for 2018, $1,358 for 2019, $1,455 for 2020, $1,279 for 2021 and $5,825 for 2022-2026.
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Reconciliations
The following provides a reconciliation of projected benefit obligations (“PBO”), plan assets, the funded status of the plans and the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets for the Corporation’s defined benefit plans calculated using a measurement date as of the end of the respective years.
| U.S. Pension Benefits(a) |
Foreign Pension Benefits |
Other Postretirement Benefits |
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| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Change in projected benefit obligations: |
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| PBO at January 1 |
$ | 181,803 | $ | 205,399 | $ | 63,750 | $ | 70,523 | $ | 8,117 | $ | 13,739 | ||||||||||||
| Åkers acquisition – PBO at March 3 |
68,081 | 0 | 5,393 | 0 | 17,467 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Service cost |
1,714 | 2,743 | 314 | 0 | 504 | 384 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest cost |
9,977 | 7,990 | 2,250 | 2,394 | 722 | 474 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Plan amendments |
0 | 447 | 0 | 0 | (4,762 | ) | (4,437 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Plan settlements(b) |
(2,739 | ) | (5,494 | ) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Plan curtailments |
(1,181 | ) | (10,306 | ) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange rate changes |
0 | 0 | (11,477 | ) | (3,413 | ) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Actuarial (gain) loss |
(160 | ) | (9,880 | ) | 8,869 | (4,005 | ) | (1,598 | ) | (1,433 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Participant contributions |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 79 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benefits paid from plan assets |
(12,679 | ) | (8,772 | ) | (2,189 | ) | (1,749 | ) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| Benefits paid by the Corporation |
(376 | ) | (324 | ) | 0 | 0 | (1,471 | ) | (689 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| PBO at December 31 |
$ | 244,440 | $ | 181,803 | $ | 66,910 | $ | 63,750 | $ | 19,059 | $ | 8,117 | ||||||||||||
| Change in plan assets: |
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| Fair value of plan assets at January 1 |
$ | 139,376 | $ | 157,048 | $ | 49,628 | $ | 50,533 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Åkers acquisition – fair value of plan assets at March 3 |
50,108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Actual return on plan assets |
14,656 | (3,406 | ) | 7,859 | 1,701 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange rate changes |
0 | 0 | (8,930 | ) | (2,572 | ) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Corporate contributions |
376 | 324 | 1,687 | 1,715 | 1,391 | 610 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Participant contributions |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 79 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Plan settlements(b) |
(2,739 | ) | (5,494 | ) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross benefits paid |
(13,055 | ) | (9,096 | ) | (2,189 | ) | (1,749 | ) | (1,471 | ) | (689 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Fair value of plan assets at December 31 |
$ | 188,722 | $ | 139,376 | $ | 48,055 | $ | 49,628 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Funded status of the plans: |
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| Fair value of plan assets |
$ | 188,722 | $ | 139,376 | $ | 48,055 | $ | 49,628 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Less benefit obligations |
244,440 | 181,803 | 66,910 | 63,750 | 19,059 | 8,117 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Funded status at December 31 |
$ | (55,718 | ) | $ | (42,427 | ) | $ | (18,855 | ) | $ | (14,122 | ) | $ | (19,059 | ) | $ | (8,117 | ) | ||||||
| (a) | Includes the nonqualified defined benefit pension plan. |
| (b) | Represents lump sum payments. |
| U.S. Pension Benefits |
Foreign Pension Benefits |
Other Postretirement Benefits |
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| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Recognized in the balance sheets: |
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| Employee benefit obligations: |
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| Accrued payrolls and employee benefits(a) |
$ | (409 | ) | $ | (352 | ) | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | (1,276 | ) | $ | (612 | ) | ||||||||
| Employee benefit obligations(b) |
(55,309 | ) | (42,075 | ) | (18,855 | ) | (14,122 | ) | (17,783 | ) | (7,505 | ) | ||||||||||||
| $ | (55,718 | ) | $ | (42,427 | ) | $ | (18,855 | ) | $ | (14,122 | ) | $ | (19,059 | ) | $ | (8,117 | ) | |||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss:(c) |
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| Net actuarial loss |
$ | 48,153 | $ | 53,163 | $ | 25,547 | $ | 27,594 | $ | 936 | $ | 2,570 | ||||||||||||
| Prior service cost |
209 | 237 | 0 | 0 | (15,581 | ) | (12,097 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| $ | 48,362 | $ | 53,400 | $ | 25,547 | $ | 27,594 | $ | (14,645 | ) | $ | (9,527 | ) | |||||||||||
| (a) | Recorded as a current liability in the consolidated balance sheet. |
| (b) | Recorded as a noncurrent liability in the consolidated balance sheet. |
| (c) | Amounts are pre-tax. |
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Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2016 expected to be recognized in net periodic pension and other postretirement costs in 2017 include:
| U.S. Pension Benefits |
Foreign Pension Benefits |
Other Postretirement Benefits |
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| Net actuarial loss |
$ | 1,212 | $ | 790 | $ | 67 | ||||||
| Prior service cost (credit) |
52 | 0 | (1,620) | |||||||||
| $ | 1,264 | $ | 790 | $ | (1,553) | |||||||
Investment Policies and Strategies
The investment policies and strategies are determined and monitored by the Board of Directors for the U.S. pension plans and by the Trustees (as appointed by UES-UK and the employees of UES-UK) for the UES-UK pension plan, each of whom employ their own investment managers to manage the plan’s assets in accordance with the policy guidelines. The foreign pension plans of Åkers are unfunded. Pension assets are invested with the objective of maximizing long-term returns while minimizing material losses to meet future benefit obligations as they become due. Investments in equity securities are primarily in common stocks of publicly-traded U.S. and international companies across a broad spectrum of industry sectors. Investments in fixed-income securities are principally A-rated or better bonds with maturities of less than ten years, preferred stocks and convertible bonds. The Corporation believes there are no significant concentrations of risk associated with the Plans’ assets.
Attempts to minimize risk include allowing temporary changes to the allocation mix in response to market conditions, diversifying investments among asset categories (e.g., equity securities, fixed-income securities, alternative investments, cash and cash equivalents) and within these asset categories (e.g., economic sector, industry, geographic distribution, size) and consulting with independent financial and legal counsels to assure that the investments and their expected returns and risks are consistent with the goals of the Board of Directors or Trustees.
With respect to the U.S. pension plans, the following investments are prohibited unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors: stock of the Corporation, futures and options except for hedging purposes, unregistered or restricted stock, warrants, margin trading, short-selling, real estate excluding public or real estate partnerships, and commodities including art, jewelry and gold. The foreign pension plan invests in specific funds. Any investments other than those specifically identified would be considered prohibited.
The following summarizes target asset allocations (within +/-5% considered acceptable) and major asset categories. Certain investments are classified differently for target asset allocation purposes and external reporting purposes. In addition, for the legacy plan, the Corporation changed investment managers in December 2016; accordingly, there is temporarily a higher amount in cash and cash equivalents.
| U.S. Pension Benefits
|
Foreign Pension Benefits
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| Target Allocation |
Percentage of Plan Assets |
Target Allocation |
Percentage of Plan Assets |
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| Dec. 31, 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity Securities |
65 | % | 47 | % | 58 | % | 44 | % | 48 | % | 46 | % | ||||||||||||
| Fixed-Income Securities |
15 | % | 21 | % | 19 | % | 35 | % | 34 | % | 33 | % | ||||||||||||
| Alternative Investments |
15 | % | 8 | % | 13 | % | 21 | % | 18 | % | 21 | % | ||||||||||||
| Other (primarily cash and cash equivalents) |
5 | % | 24 | % | 10 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | ||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurement of Plan Assets
Equity securities and mutual funds are actively traded on exchanges and price quotes for these investments are readily available. Similarly, corporate debt and preferred securities consist of fixed-income securities of U.S. and U.K. corporations and price quotes for these investments are readily available. Common collective trust and commingled funds are not traded publicly, but the underlying assets (such as stocks and bonds) held in these funds are traded on active markets and the prices for the underlying assets are readily observable. For securities not actively traded, the fair value may be based on third-party appraisals, discounted cash flow analysis, benchmark yields and inputs that are currently observable in markets for similar securities.
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Investment Strategies
The significant investment strategies of the various funds are summarized below.
| Fund | Investment Strategy | Primary Investment Objective | ||
| Temporary Investment Funds | Invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment grade money market instruments. | Achieve a market level of current income while maintaining stability of principal and liquidity. | ||
| Various Equity Funds | Each fund maintains a diversified holding in common stock of applicable companies (e.g., common stock of small capitalization companies if a small-cap fund, common stock of medium capitalization companies if a mid-cap fund, common stock of foreign corporations if an international fund, etc.). | Outperform the fund’s related index. | ||
| Various Fixed Income Funds | Invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities of varying maturities or in commingled funds which invest in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities of varying maturities. | For the U.S. Plans – to outperform either the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index or US Corporate High Yield Index, as applicable, over a prescribed period.
For the Foreign Plans – to outperform the applicable FTSE index over a prescribed period. | ||
| Alternative Investments – Managed Funds | Invests in equities and equity-like asset classes and strategies (such as public equities, venture capital, private equity, real estate, natural resources and hedged strategies) and fixed-income securities. | Generate a minimum annual inflation adjusted return of 5% and outperform a traditional 70/30 equities/bond portfolio. | ||
| Alternative Investments – Hedge and Absolute Return Funds | Invests in a diversified portfolio of alternative investment styles and strategies. | Generate long-term capital appreciation while maintaining a low correlation with the traditional global financial markets. |
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Categories of Plan Assets
Asset categories based on the nature and risks of the U.S. Pension Benefit Plans’ assets as of December 31, 2016 are summarized below.
| Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Inputs (Level 1) |
Significant Other (Level 2) |
Significant (Level 3) |
Total | |||||||||||||
| Equity Securities: |
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| U.S. |
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| Bank & financial services |
$ | 631 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 631 | ||||||||
| Capital goods |
75 | 0 | 0 | 75 | ||||||||||||
| Chemicals |
20 | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||||||||||||
| Commercial services |
16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | ||||||||||||
| Electronics |
67 | 0 | 0 | 67 | ||||||||||||
| Health care |
201 | 0 | 0 | 201 | ||||||||||||
| Mutual funds |
72,571 | 0 | 0 | 72,571 | ||||||||||||
| Oil & gas |
87 | 0 | 0 | 87 | ||||||||||||
| Retail |
101 | 0 | 0 | 101 | ||||||||||||
| Technology |
188 | 0 | 0 | 188 | ||||||||||||
| Transportation |
18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | ||||||||||||
| Wholesale distribution |
16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | ||||||||||||
| Other (represents 8 business sectors) |
211 | 0 | 0 | 211 | ||||||||||||
| International |
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| Chemicals |
7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | ||||||||||||
| Technology |
6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Total Equity Securities |
74,215 | 0 | 0 | 74,215 | ||||||||||||
| Fixed Income Securities: |
||||||||||||||||
| Mutual funds |
36,601 | 0 | 0 | 36,601 | ||||||||||||
| Total Fixed Income Securities |
36,601 | 0 | 0 | 36,601 | ||||||||||||
| Alternative Investments: |
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| Managed funds(a) |
0 | 0 | 33,830 | 33,830 | ||||||||||||
| Total Alternative Investments |
0 | 0 | 33,830 | 33,830 | ||||||||||||
| Other: |
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| Money market mutual funds |
27,902 | 0 | 0 | 27,902 | ||||||||||||
| Commingled funds |
0 | 154 | 0 | 154 | ||||||||||||
|
Other(b) |
16,020 | 0 | 0 | 16,020 | ||||||||||||
| Total Other |
43,922 | 154 | 0 | 44,076 | ||||||||||||
| $ | 154,738 | $ | 154 | $ | 33,830 | $ | 188,722 | |||||||||
| (a) | Includes approximately 45.9% in equity and equity-like asset securities, 44.5% in alternative investments (real assets, commodities and resources, absolute return funds) and 7.4% in fixed income securities and 2.2% in other, primarily cash and cash equivalents. |
| (b) | Includes accrued receivables and pending broker settlements. |
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Asset categories based on the nature and risks of the U.S. Pension Benefit Plan’s assets as of December 31, 2015 are summarized below.
| Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Inputs (Level 1) |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Significant (Level 3) |
Total | |||||||||||||
| Equity Securities: |
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| U.S. |
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| Capital goods |
$ | 1,531 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 1,531 | ||||||||
| Chemicals |
1,811 | 0 | 0 | 1,811 | ||||||||||||
| Commercial property |
906 | 0 | 0 | 906 | ||||||||||||
| Commercial services |
925 | 0 | 0 | 925 | ||||||||||||
| Common collective trust funds |
0 | 31,291 | 0 | 31,291 | ||||||||||||
| Electronics |
785 | 0 | 0 | 785 | ||||||||||||
| Food processing |
2,856 | 0 | 0 | 2,856 | ||||||||||||
| Health care |
1,815 | 0 | 0 | 1,815 | ||||||||||||
| Limited partnerships – public equity |
4,173 | 0 | 0 | 4,173 | ||||||||||||
| Manufacturing |
1,536 | 0 | 0 | 1,536 | ||||||||||||
| Oil & gas |
1,499 | 0 | 0 | 1,499 | ||||||||||||
| Retail |
706 | 0 | 0 | 706 | ||||||||||||
| Technology |
1,674 | 0 | 0 | 1,674 | ||||||||||||
| Transportation |
484 | 0 | 0 | 484 | ||||||||||||
| Wholesale distribution |
789 | 0 | 0 | 789 | ||||||||||||
| Other (represents 13 business sectors) |
5,695 | 0 | 0 | 5,695 | ||||||||||||
| International |
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| Bank & financial services |
1,525 | 0 | 0 | 1,525 | ||||||||||||
| Common collective trust funds |
0 | 3,078 | 0 | 3,078 | ||||||||||||
| Engineering & construction |
729 | 0 | 0 | 729 | ||||||||||||
| Oil & gas |
807 | 0 | 0 | 807 | ||||||||||||
| Real estate |
937 | 0 | 0 | 937 | ||||||||||||
| Technology |
265 | 0 | 0 | 265 | ||||||||||||
| Other (represents 9 business sectors) |
2,391 | 0 | 0 | 2,391 | ||||||||||||
| Total Equity Securities |
33,839 | 34,369 | 0 | 68,208 | ||||||||||||
| Fixed-Income Securities: |
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| Commingled funds |
0 | 14,697 | 0 | 14,697 | ||||||||||||
| Preferred (represents 5 business sectors) |
6,689 | 0 | 0 | 6,689 | ||||||||||||
| Other (represents 4 business sectors) |
0 | 1,280 | 0 | 1,280 | ||||||||||||
| Total Fixed-Income Securities |
6,689 | 15,977 | 0 | 22,666 | ||||||||||||
| Alternative Investments: |
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| Managed funds(a) |
0 | 0 | 32,210 | 32,210 | ||||||||||||
| Hedge and absolute return funds |
0 | 0 | 4,967 | 4,967 | ||||||||||||
| Total Alternative Investments |
0 | 0 | 37,177 | 37,177 | ||||||||||||
| Other: |
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| Mutual funds |
1,836 | 0 | 0 | 1,836 | ||||||||||||
| Commingled funds |
0 | 1,005 | 0 | 1,005 | ||||||||||||
|
Other(b) |
8,484 | 0 | 0 | 8,484 | ||||||||||||
| Total Other |
10,320 | 1,005 | 0 | 11,325 | ||||||||||||
| $ | 50,848 | $ | 51,351 | $ | 37,177 | $ | 139,376 | |||||||||
| (a) | Includes approximately 38% in equity and equity-like asset securities, 43% in alternative investments (real assets, commodities and resources, absolute return funds) and 19% in fixed income securities and cash and cash equivalents. |
| (b) | Includes accrued receivables and pending broker settlements. |
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Asset categories based on the nature and risks of the Foreign Pension Benefit Plan’s assets as of December 31, 2016 are summarized below.
| Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Inputs (Level 1) |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
Total | |||||||||||||
| Equity Securities: |
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| Commingled Funds (U.K.) |
$ | 0 | $ | 3,716 | $ | 0 | $ | 3,716 | ||||||||
| Commingled Funds (International) |
0 | 19,146 | 0 | 19,146 | ||||||||||||
| Total Equity Securities |
0 | 22,862 | 0 | 22,862 | ||||||||||||
| Fixed-Income Securities: |
||||||||||||||||
| Commingled Funds (U.K.) |
0 | 16,426 | 0 | 16,426 | ||||||||||||
| Alternative Investments: |
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| Hedge and Absolute Return Funds |
0 | |||||||||||||||