UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
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| ý | | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20142015 |
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Commission File No. 1-3157
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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6400 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee
(Address of principal executive offices)
38197
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (901) 419-9000
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Common Stock, $1 per share par value | | New York Stock Exchange |
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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.
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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 ý 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 (section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý No ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (section 229.405) 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. ý
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨ No ý
The aggregate market value of the Company’s outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the closing price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter (June 30, 2014)2015) was approximately $21,745,527,580.$21,026,985,885.
The number of shares outstanding of the Company’s common stock as of February 20, 201519, 2016 was 422,845,435411,157,696.
Documents incorporated by reference:
Portions of the registrant’s proxy statement filed within 120 days of the close of the registrant’s fiscal year in connection with registrant’s 20152016 annual meeting of shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
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International Paper Company (the “Company” or “International Paper,” which may also be referred to as “we” or “us”) is a global paper and packaging company with primary markets and manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. We are a New York corporation, incorporated in 1941 as the successor to the New York corporation of the same name organized in 1898. Our home page on the Internet is www.internationalpaper.com. You can learn more about us by visiting that site.
In the United States, at December 31, 20142015, the Company operated 2524 pulp, paper and packaging mills, 177169 converting and packaging plants, 1816 recycling plants and three bag facilities. Production facilities at December 31, 20142015 in Europe, Asia, Africa, India, Latin America and South America included 16 pulp, paper and packaging mills, 6967 converting and packaging plants, and two recycling plants. We operate a printing and packaging products distribution business principally through 12 branches in Asia. At December 31, 20142015, we owned or managed approximately 334,000335,000 acres of forestland in Brazil and had, through licenses and forest management agreements, harvesting rights on government-owned forestlands in Russia. Substantially all of our businesses have experienced, and are likely to continue to experience, cycles relating to industry capacity and general economic conditions.
From 20102011 through 2014,2015, International Paper’s capital expenditures approximated $5.96.6 billion, excluding mergers and acquisitions. These expenditures reflect our continuing efforts to improve product quality and environmental performance, as well as lower costs and maintain reliability of operations. Capital spending in 20142015 was approximately $1.41.5 billion and is expected to be approximately $1.51.3 billion in 20152016. You can find more information about capital expenditures on page 3231 of Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we “incorporate by reference” certain information in parts of other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC permits us to disclose important information by referring to it in that manner. Please refer to such information. Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, along with all other reports and any amendments thereto filed with or furnished to the SEC, are publicly available free of charge on the Investor Relations section of our Internet Web site at www.internationalpaper.com as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC. The information contained on or connected to our Web site is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K and should not be considered part of this or any other report that we filed with or furnished to the SEC.
The markets in the pulp, paper and packaging product lines are large and fragmented. The major markets, both U.S. and non-U.S., in which the Company sells its principal products are very competitive. Our products compete with similar products produced by other forest products companies. We also compete, in some instances, with companies in other industries and against substitutes for wood-fiber products.
The Company sells packaging products, paper products and other products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers and paper distributors.
Sales volumes of major products for 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013 were as follows:
Sales Volumes by Product (1)
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| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Industrial Packaging | | |
North American Corrugated Packaging (2) | 10,355 |
| 10,393 |
| 10,523 |
| 10,284 |
| 10,355 |
| 10,393 |
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North American Containerboard (2) | 3,035 |
| 3,273 |
| 3,228 |
| 3,110 |
| 3,035 |
| 3,273 |
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| North American Recycling | 2,459 |
| 2,379 |
| 2,349 |
| 2,379 |
| 2,459 |
| 2,379 |
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| North American Saturated Kraft | 186 |
| 176 |
| 166 |
| 156 |
| 186 |
| 176 |
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North American Gypsum/Release Kraft (2) | 168 |
| 157 |
| 135 |
| 171 |
| 168 |
| 157 |
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| North American Bleached Kraft | 26 |
| 132 |
| 114 |
| 23 |
| 26 |
| 132 |
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EMEA Industrial Packaging (3) | 1,379 |
| 1,342 |
| 1,032 |
| 1,417 |
| 1,379 |
| 1,342 |
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| Asian Box | 408 |
| 416 |
| 410 |
| 359 |
| 408 |
| 416 |
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Brazilian Packaging (4) | 318 |
| 297 |
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| 305 |
| 318 |
| 297 |
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| Industrial Packaging | 18,334 |
| 18,565 |
| 17,957 |
| 18,204 |
| 18,334 |
| 18,565 |
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| U.S. Uncoated Papers | 1,968 |
| 2,508 |
| 2,617 |
| 1,879 |
| 1,968 |
| 2,508 |
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| European and Russian Uncoated Papers | 1,531 |
| 1,413 |
| 1,286 |
| 1,493 |
| 1,531 |
| 1,413 |
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| Brazilian Uncoated Papers | 1,141 |
| 1,150 |
| 1,165 |
| 1,125 |
| 1,141 |
| 1,150 |
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| Indian Uncoated Papers | 231 |
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| 246 |
| 241 |
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| Uncoated Papers | 4,871 |
| 5,303 |
| 5,314 |
| 4,738 |
| 4,871 |
| 5,303 |
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Market Pulp (5)(2) | 1,776 |
| 1,711 |
| 1,593 |
| 1,736 |
| 1,776 |
| 1,711 |
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| North American Consumer Packaging | 1,486 |
| 1,556 |
| 1,507 |
| 1,425 |
| 1,486 |
| 1,556 |
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| European and Russian Coated Paperboard | 354 |
| 355 |
| 372 |
| 381 |
| 354 |
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| Asian Coated Paperboard | 1,358 |
| 1,430 |
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| 958 |
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| Consumer Packaging | 3,198 |
| 3,341 |
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| 3,341 |
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(3) | Includes Turkish box plants beginning in Q1 2013 when a majority ownership was acquired. |
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(4) | Includes Brazil Packaging from date of acquisition in mid- January 2013. |
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The Company operates its primary research and development center in Loveland, Ohio, as well as several product laboratories. Additionally, the Company has an interest in ArborGen, Inc., a joint venture with certain other forest products companies.
We direct research and development activities to short-term, long-term and technical assistance needs of customers and operating divisions, and to process, equipment and product innovations. Activities include product development within the operating divisions; studies on innovation and improvement of pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery, papermaking, converting and coating processes; packaging design and materials development; mechanical packaging systems, environmentally sensitive printing inks and reduction of environmental discharges; re-use of raw materials in manufacturing processes; recycling of consumer and packaging paper products; energy conservation; applications of computer controls to manufacturing operations; innovations and improvement of products; and development of various new products. Our development efforts specifically address product safety as well as the minimization of solid waste. The cost to the Company of its research and development operations was $27 million in 2015, $16 million in 2014, and $18 million in 2013 and $13 million in 2012.
We own numerous patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights relating to our products and to the processes for their production. We also license intellectual property rights to and from others where advantageous or necessary. Many of the manufacturing processes are among our trade secrets. Some of our products are covered by U.S. and non-U.S. patents and are sold under well known trademarks. We derive a competitive advantage by protecting our trade secrets, patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights, and by using them as required to support our businesses.
International Paper is subject to extensive federal and state environmental regulation as well as similar regulations internationally. Our continuing objectives include: (1) controlling emissions and discharges from our facilities into the air, water and groundwater to avoid adverse impacts on the environment, and (2) maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company spent$93 $93 millionin2014 2015 for capital projects to control environmental releases into the air and water, and to assure environmentally sound management and disposal of waste. We expect toThe 2015 spend approximatelyincluded $134 millionin2015for similar capital projects, including expenditurescosts associated with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency'sAgency’s (EPA) Boiler MACT (maximum achievable control technology)regulations. We expect
regulations.to spend $118 million in 2016 for similar capital projects. Capital expenditures for 20162017 environmental capital projects are anticipated to be approximately$96 million, including Boiler MACT costs. $114 million. Capital expenditures for 20172018 environmental capital projects are estimated to be$115 million, including Boiler MACT costs. $83 million. On January 31, 2013, the EPA issued the final suite of Boiler MACT regulations. These regulations require owners of specified boilers to meet revised air emissions standards for certain substances. Several lawsuits have been filed to challenge all or portions of the Boiler MACT regulations and onregulations. On December 1, 2014, EPA proposed limited revisions to3, 2015, the regulations. LitigationU.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard oral arguments of the petitioners challenging these regulations is ongoing.regulations. As such, the projected capital expenditures for environmental capital projects represent our current best estimate of future expenditures with the recognition that the Boiler MACT regulations are subject to change.could change as a result of the pending court decision.
In the U.S., revisions to National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for sulfur dioxide (SO2)(SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2)(NO2), and fine particulate (PM2.5)(PM2.5) finalized between 2010 and 2012, and a proposedpromulgated revision to the NAAQS for ozone in late 2014,on October 1, 2015, have not had a material impact on the Company. RegulationsSimilarly, regulations addressing specific implementation issues related to the SO2 SO2 NAAQS are being developedwere released in 2015 by the EPA and are expected to be finalizedbeing implemented during the next two to four years. Potentially material capital investment may be required in response to these emerging requirements.requirements, but evaluations are ongoing.
Climate change refers to any significant change in the measure of the earth’s climatic conditions such as temperature, precipitation, or winds that persist for decades or longer. Climate change can be caused by natural factors, such as changes in the sun’s intensity and ocean circulation, and human activities can also affect the composition of the earth’s atmosphere, such as from the burning of fossil fuels. In an effort to mitigate the potential of climate change impacts from human activities, various international, national and sub-national (regional, state and local) governmental actions have been undertaken. Presently, these efforts have not materially impacted International Paper, but such efforts may have a material impact on the Company in the future.
International Efforts
The 1997 Kyoto Protocol established emission reduction obligations for certain countries where the Company had and continues to have operations. Though the Kyoto Protocol expired in 2012, several countries, and most notably the European Union (EU), extended their emissions commitments until 2020. A successor program to the Kyoto Protocol is the subject of on-going international negotiations including a
of on-going international negotiations including a Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the Kyoto Protocol scheduledProtocol. COP21 took place in December 2015 and although well short of reaching another international agreement, many countries, including the U.S. and EU member states, did establish non-binding emissions reduction targets. The U.S non-binding commitment is for December 2015.greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to be 26% to 28% below 2005 GHG emissions levels by 2025. Other countries in which we do business made similar non-binding commitments. The Company’s voluntary GHG reductions, which are set out in the Company’s annual Sustainability Report, are roughly in line with the percentages of the U.S. non-binding commitment. It is not yet clear at this time what, if these negotiations will resultany, further reductions by the Company might be required by the countries in a new International Climate Change Agreement and, if so, what form it may take.which we operate. Due to this uncertainty, it is not possible at this time to estimate the potential impacts of future international agreements on the Company.
To assist member countries in meeting obligations under the Kyoto Protocol, the EU established and continues to operate an Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). Currently, we have two sites directly subject to regulation under Phase III of the EU ETS, one in Poland and one in France. Other sites that we operate in the EU experience indirect impacts of the EU ETS through purchased power pricing. Neither the direct nor indirect impacts of the EU ETS have been material to the Company, but they could be material to the Company in the future depending on how the 2015 non-binding commitments or allocation of and market prices for greenhouse gas (GHG)GHG credits under existing rules evolve over the coming years.
National Efforts
In the U.S., the Kyoto Protocol was not ratified and Congress has not passed GHG legislation. The U.S. EPA has enacted (i) regulations to control GHGs from mobile sources (through transportation fuel efficiency standards), (ii) New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for new ElectricalElectrica Generating Units (EGUs) and, (iii) regulations requiring reporting of GHGs from sources of GHGs greater than 25,000 tons per year.year, and (iv) in 2015, requirements for states to develop plans to reduce GHGs from utility electric generating units (EGUs). In 2014,2015, the Company reported to EPA the GHG emissions from 2321 of our U.S. manufacturing sites and 89 landfills.
In 2010, EPA issued GHG regulations for new and modified sources under the New Source Review and Title V Operating Permit programs and shortly thereafter deferred the applicability of these GHGs regulations to biomass carbon emissions until the summer of 2014. EPA subsequently issued guidance clarifying that GHGs cannot be the sole basis for designating a new or modified source as a major source subject to new source review or Title V air permitting requirements. EPA also established that BACT (Best Available Control Technology) would be required for any GHG emissions increase above 75,000 tons per year if a new source or Title V review was required for other regulated pollutants.
On November 19, 2014, EPA issued a revised draft carbon accounting framework addressing the circumstances under which biomass combustion can be considered carbon neutral. EPA has stated it intends to issue future rulemakings to address how states may use the revised framework in implementing state permit rules and in developing plans for regulating GHGs from utility electric generators. Given the uncertainties
regarding the framework and scope of future GHG
rulemaking, it is unclear what impacts, if any, EPA’s actions in this area will have on the Company’s operations. To date there have been only minor permitting considerations and no substantive impacts.
In 2013, EPA issued final regulations establishing New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)NSPS for new Electrical Generating Units (EGUs). This regulation is the first of several expected NSPSs that EPA will implement over the coming years. The EPA has not yet identified the pulp and paper industry in the first phase of sectors to be covered by the new standards. However, we anticipate that at some future time pulp and paper sources willmay be subject to new GHG NSPS rules. It is unclear what impacts, if any, future GHG NSPS rules will have on the Company’s operations.
On August 3, 2015, EPA promulgated the Clean Power Plan (CPP) rule to address climate change by reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) and other designated green house gas pollutant emissions from utility EGUs. In 2014,response, states are to develop EGU pollutant reduction plans over the next 1 to 3 years to reduce emissions over the 2022 to 2033 timeframe by about 32 percent from 2005 levels. These plans, or the federal plan that would take effect if the states do not act, pose potential cost increases for electricity purchased by the Company. EPA estimated that the proposed regulations for GHGs from new and existing utility electric generators. These regulations have the potential torule would increase purchased electricity prices across the United States. The proposed rules phase in the compliance obligations between about 2018 and 2030 and they remain subject to substantive revisions before final promulgation. EPA estimates purchased electricity prices will increase by less than seven percent, but some utilities are estimating significantly higher price increases. Givenincreases from the uncertainties regardingfinal rule (11 to 14%, or more). The magnitude of the cost increase to the Company will not be possible to estimate reliably until the plans and the utility industries’ responses are better defined over the next few years. Adding to the uncertainty, states and some industry parties have filed lawsuits challenging the rule, the result of which could materially affect the scope and stringency of the regulations. On February 9, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of the Clean Power Plan. The stay will remain in effect until final regulations, it is unclear what impacts, if any, these regulations will havedisposition of the case, and as such, the rule’s potential impact on the Company’s operations.Company remains unclear.
State, Regional and Local Measures
A few U.S. states have enacted or are considering legal measures to require the reduction of emissions of GHGs by companies and public utilities, primarily through the development of GHG emission inventories or regional GHG cap-and-trade programs. One such state is California. The Company does not have any sites currently subject to California's GHG regulatory plan. There may be indirect impacts from changing input costs (such as electricity) at some of our California converting operations but these have yet to manifest themselves in material impacts. Although we are monitoring proposed programs in other states, it is unclear what impacts, if any, state-level GHG rules will
have on the Company’s operations. Further state measures are under substantive review as they respond to EPA’s 2015 Clean Power Plan and develop an implementation plan over the next 1 to 3 years. The CPP allows significant flexibility in how states develop their plans, so the uncertainty regarding potential impacts will remain high until more specificity is reached and individual power companies develop their compliance strategies.
Summary
Regulation of GHGs continues to evolve in various countries in which we do business. While it is likely that there will be increased governmental action regarding GHGs and climate change, any material impact to the company is not likely to occur before 2020 and at this time it is not reasonably possible to estimate either a timetable for the implementation of any new regulations or ourCompany costs of compliance.compliance with rules that have not yet been adopted or implemented and may not be adopted or implemented in the future. In addition to possible direct impacts, future legislation and regulation could have indirect impacts on International Paper, such as higher prices for transportation, energy and other inputs, as well as more protracted air permitting processes, causing
delays and higher costs to implement capital projects. International Paper has controls and procedures in place to stay informed about developments concerning possible climate change legislation and regulation in the U.S. and in other countries where we operate. We regularly assess whether such legislation or regulation may have a material effect on the Company, its operations or financial condition, and whether we have any related disclosure obligations.
Additional information regarding climate change and International Paper is available in our Sustainability Report found at http://www.internationalpaper.com/US/ EN/Company/Sustainability/SustainabilityReport.html, though this information is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K and should not be considered part of this or any other report that we file with or furnish to the SEC.
As of December 31, 20142015, we hadhave approximately 58,00056,000 employees, nearly 34,000 of whom wereare located in the United States. Of the U.S. employees, approximately 23,60026,000 are hourly, with unions representing approximately 14,000 employees. Approximately 11,000 of the union employeesthis number are represented by the United Steel WorkersSteelworkers union (USW).
International Paper, the USW, and several other unions have entered into two master agreements covering various mills and converting facilities. These master agreements cover several specific items, including
wages, select benefit programs, successorship, employment security, and health and safety. Individual facilities continue to have local agreements for other subjects not covered by the master agreements. If local facility agreements are not successfully negotiated at the time of expiration, under the terms of the master agreements the local contracts will automatically renew with the same terms in effect. The mill master agreement covers 19 of our U.S. pulp, paper, and packaging mills; the converting agreement includes 61 of our converting facilities. In addition, International Paper is party to a master agreement with District Council 2, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, covering 13 additional converting facilities.
During 2014,2015, local labor agreements were negotiated at fourfive mills and 2713 converting facilities. In 2015,2016, local labor agreements are scheduled to be negotiated at 1829 facilities, including fivefour mills and 1325 converting facilities. Fourteen26 of these agreements will automatically renew under the terms of the applicable master agreement if new agreements are not reached.
Mark S. Sutton, 53,54, chairman (since January 1, 2015) & chief executive officer (since November 1, 2014). Mr. Sutton previously served as president & chief operating officer from June 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014, senior vice president - industrial packaging from November 2011 to May 31, 2014, senior vice president - printing and communications papers of the Americas from 2010 until 2011, senior vice president - supply chain from 2008 to 2009, vice president - supply chain from 2007 until 2008, and vice president - strategic planning from 2005 until 2007. Mr. Sutton joined International Paper in 1984.
John V. Faraci, 65, special advisor to the board since January 1, 2015. Mr. Faraci will retire as an officer and employee effective February 28, 2015. Mr. Faraci previously served as chairman from 2003 to December 31, 2014, and as chief executive officer from 2003 to October 31, 2014. Mr. Faraci joined International Paper in 1974.
W. Michael Amick, Jr., 51,52, senior vice president - North American papers, pulp & consumer packaging since November 1, 2014. Mr. Amick previously served as vice president - president, IP India, from August 2012 to October 31, 2014, and vice president and general manager for the coated paperboard business from 2010 to 2012. Mr. Amick joined International Paper in 1990.
C. Cato Ealy, 58,59, senior vice president - corporate development since 2003. Mr. Ealy is a director of Ilim Holding S.A., a Swiss holding company in which International Paper holds a 50% interest, and of its subsidiary, Ilim Group. Mr. Ealy joined International Paper in 1992.
William P. Hoel, 58,59, senior vice president, Container The Americas, since February 2012. Mr. Hoel previously served as vice president, Container The Americas, from 2005 until 2012, senior vice president, corporate sales and marketing, from 2004 until 2005,
and vice president, Wood Products, from 2000 until 2004. Mr. Hoel joined International Paper in 1983.
Tommy S. Joseph, 55,56, senior vice president - manufacturing, technology, EHSEH&S and global sourcing since January 2010. Mr. Joseph previously served as senior vice president - manufacturing, technology, EHSEH&S from February 2009 until December 2009, and vice president - technology from 2005 until February 2009. Mr. Joseph is a director of Ilim Holding S.A., a Swiss Holding Company in which International Paper holds a 50% interest, and of its subsidiary, Ilim Group. Mr. Joseph joined International Paper in 1983.
Thomas G. Kadien, 58,59, senior vice president - human resources, communicationsgovernment relations & global government relationscitizenship, since November 1, 2014. Mr. Kadien previously served as senior vice president - consumer packaging and IP Asia from January 2010 to October 31, 2014, and senior vice president and president - xpedx from 2005 until 2009. Mr. Kadien joined International Paper in 1978. Mr. Kadien serves on the board of directors of The Sherwin-Williams Company.
Paul J. Karre, 62, senior vice president - human resources & communications since May 2009. Mr. Karre will retire as an officer and employee effective March 31, 2015. Mr. Karre previously served as vice president - human resources from 2000 until 2009. Mr. KarreKadien joined International Paper in 1974.1978.
Glenn R. Landau, 46,47, senior vice president - president, IP Latin America since November 1, 2014. Mr. Landau previously served as vice president - president IP Latin America from 2013 to October 31, 2014, vice president - investor relations from 2011 to 2013, and vice president and general manager, containerboard and recycling from 2007 to 2011. Mr. Landau joined International Paper in 1991.
TimTimothy S. Nicholls, 53,54, senior vice president - industrial packaging since November 1, 2014. Mr. Nicholls previously served as senior vice president - printing and communications papers of the Americas from November 2011 to October 31, 2014, senior vice president and chief financial officer from 2007 until 2011, vice president and executive project leader of IP Europe during 2007, and vice president and chief financial officer - IP Europe from 2005 until 2007. Mr. Nicholls joined International Paper in 1991.
Jean-Michel Ribieras, 52,53, senior vice president - president, IP Europe, Middle East, Africa & Russia since June 2013. Mr. Ribieras previously served as president - IP Latin America from 2009 until 2013. Mr. Ribieras is a director of Ilim Holding S.A., a Swiss holding company in which International Paper holds a 50% interest, and of its subsidiary, Ilim Group. Mr. Ribieras joined International Paper in 1993.
Carol L. Roberts, 55,56, senior vice president & chief financial officer since November 2011. Ms. Roberts previously served as senior vice president - industrial packaging from 2008 until 2011 and senior vice president - IP packaging solutions from 2005 until 2008. Ms. Roberts serves on the board of directors of
Alcoa Inc. and Ilim Holding S.A., a Swiss holding company in which International Paper holds a 50% interest, and of its subsidiary, Ilim Group. Ms. Roberts joined International Paper in 1981.
Sharon R. Ryan, 55,56, senior vice president, general counsel & corporate secretary since November 2011. Ms. Ryan previously served as vice president, acting
general counsel & corporate secretary from May 2011 until November 2011, vice president from March 2011 until May 2011, associate general counsel, chief ethics and compliance officer from 2009 until 2011, and associate general counsel from 2006 until 2009. Ms. Ryan joined International Paper in 1988.
Raw materials essential to our businesses include wood fiber, purchased in the form of pulpwood, wood chips and old corrugated containers (OCC), and certain chemicals, including caustic soda and starch. Information concerning fiber supply purchase agreements that were entered into in connection with the Company’s 2006 Transformation Plan and the CBPR acquisition in 2008 is presented in Note 11 Commitments and Contingent Liabilities on page 64 and 6761 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Certain statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not historical in nature may be considered “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are often identified by the words, “will,” “may,” “should,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “appear,” “project,” “estimate,” “intend,” and words of a similar nature. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and reflect management’s current views with respect to future events, which are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ include but are not limited to: (i) the level of our indebtedness and increaseschanges in interest rates; (ii) industry conditions, including but not limited to changes in the cost or availability of raw materials, energy and transportation costs, competition we face, cyclicality and changes in consumer preferences, demand and pricing for our products; (iii) global economic conditions and political changes, including but not limited to the impairment of financial institutions, changes in currency exchange rates, credit ratings issued by recognized credit rating organizations, the amount of our future pension funding obligation, changes in tax laws and pension and health care costs; (iv) unanticipated expenditures related to the cost of compliance with existing and new environmental and other governmental regulations and to actual or potential litigation; (v) whether we experience a material disruption at one of our
manufacturing facilities; (vi) risks inherent in conducting business through a joint venture; (vii) the execution of a definitive agreement to sell our corrugated box business in China and (vii)Southeast Asia, and the successful closing of the transaction within the estimated timeframe; and (viii) our ability to achieve the benefits we expect from strategic acquisitions, divestitures and restructurings. These and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual
results differing materially from such forward looking statements are discussed in greater detail below in “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
All financial information and statistical measures regarding our 50/50 Ilim joint venture in Russia (“Ilim”), other than historical International Paper Equity Earnings and dividends received by International Paper, have been prepared by the management of Ilim. In providing this information in this filing, we are relying on the effectiveness of Ilim's internal control environment. Any projected financial information and statistical measures reflect the current views of Ilim management and are subject to the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such projections.
RISKS RELATING TO INDUSTRY CONDITIONS
CHANGES IN THE COST OR AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION COULD AFFECT OUR PROFITABILITY. We rely heavily on the use of certain raw materials (principally virgin wood fiber, recycled fiber, caustic soda and starch), energy sources (principally natural gas, coal and fuel oil) and third-party companies that transport our goods. The market price of virgin wood fiber varies based upon availability and source. Increased demand for biomass to meet a growing number of government mandates and incentives to promote the use of biomass for renewable electrical energy generation may also impact pricing and availability of virgin wood fiber. In addition, the increase in demand of products manufactured, in whole or in part, from recycled fiber, on a global basis, may cause an occasional tightening in the supply of recycled fiber. Energy prices, in particular prices for oil and natural gas, have fluctuated dramatically in the past and may continue to fluctuate in the future.
Our profitability has been, and will continue to be, affected by changes
in the costs and availability of such
raw materials, energy sources and transportation sources.
THE INDUSTRIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE EXPERIENCE BOTH ECONOMIC CYCLICALITY AND CHANGES IN CONSUMER PREFERENCES. FLUCTUATIONS IN THE PRICES OF, AND THE DEMAND FOR, OUR PRODUCTS COULD MATERIALLY AFFECT OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION, RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND CASH FLOWS. Substantially all of our businesses have experienced, and are likely to continue to experience, cycles relating to industry capacity and general economic conditions. The length and magnitude of these cycles have varied over time and by product. In addition, changes in consumer preferences may increase or decrease the demand for our fiber-based products and non-fiber substitutes. These consumer preferences affect the prices of our products. Consequently, our operating cash flow is sensitive to changes in the pricing and demand for our products.
COMPETITION IN THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT OUR FINANCIAL RESULTS. We operate in a competitive environment, both in the United States and internationally, in all of our operating segments. Product innovations, manufacturing and operating efficiencies, and marketing, distribution and pricing strategies pursued or achieved by competitors could negatively impact our financial results.
RISKS RELATING TO MARKET AND ECONOMIC FACTORS
ADVERSE DEVELOPMENTS IN GENERAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE DEMAND FOR OUR PRODUCTS AND OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. General economic conditions may adversely affect industrial non-durable goods production, consumer spending, commercial printing and advertising activity, white-collar employment levels and consumer confidence, all of which impact demand for our products. In addition, volatility in the capital and credit markets, which impacts interest rates, currency exchange rates and the availability of credit, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and our results of operations.
THE LEVEL OF OUR INDEBTEDNESS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION AND IMPAIR OUR ABILITY TO OPERATE OUR BUSINESS. As of December 31, 20142015, International Paper had approximately $9.4$9.3 billion of outstanding indebtedness, including $8.7$9.3 billion of indebtedness outstanding under our floating and fixed rate notes. There was no indebtedness outstanding under our
credit facilities as of December 31, 2014.2015. The level of our indebtedness could have important consequences to our financial condition, operating results and business, including the following:
it may limit our ability to obtain additional debt or equity financing for working capital, capital expenditures, product development, dividends, share repurchases, debt service requirements, acquisitions and general corporate or other purposes;
a portion of our cash flows from operations will be dedicated to payments on indebtedness and will not be available for other purposes, including operations, capital expenditures and future business opportunities;
the debt service requirements of our indebtedness could make it more difficult for us to satisfy other obligations;
our indebtedness that is subject to variable rates of interest exposes us to increased debt service obligations in the event of increased interest rates;
it may limit our ability to adjust to changing market conditions and place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt; and
it may increase our vulnerability to a downturn in general economic conditions or in our business, and may make us unable to carry out capital spending that is important to our growth.
In addition, we are subject to agreements that require meeting and maintaining certain financial ratios and covenants. A significant or prolonged downturn in general business and economic conditions may affect our ability to comply with these covenants or meet those financial ratios and tests and could require us to take action to reduce our debt or to act in a manner contrary to our current business objectives.
CHANGES IN CREDIT RATINGS ISSUED BY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STATISTICAL RATING ORGANIZATIONS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR COST OF FINANCING AND HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE MARKET PRICE OF OUR SECURITIES. Maintaining an investment-grade credit rating is an important element of our financial strategy, and a downgrade of the Company’s ratings below investment grade may limit our access to the capital markets, have an adverse effect on the market price of our securities, increase our cost of borrowing and require us to post collateral for derivatives in a net liability position. The Company’s desire to maintain its investment grade rating may cause the Company to take certain actions designed to improve its cash flow, including sale of assets, suspension or reduction of our
dividend and reductions in capital expenditures and working capital.
Under the terms of the agreements governing approximately $3.3$2.5 billion of our debt as of December 31, 20142015, the applicable interest rate on such debt may increase upon each downgrade in our credit rating. As a result, a downgrade in our credit rating may lead to an increase in our interest expense. There can be no assurance that such credit ratings will remain in effect for any given period of time or that such ratings will not be lowered, suspended or withdrawn entirely by the rating agencies, if, in each rating agency’s judgment, circumstances so warrant. Any such downgrade of our credit ratings could adversely affect our cost of borrowing, limit our access to the capital markets or result in more restrictive covenants in agreements governing the terms of any future indebtedness that we may incur.
OUR INABILITY TO EXTEND, RENEW OR REFINANCE LOAN AGREEMENTS USED TO MONETIZE INSTALLMENT NOTES FROM THE SALE OF OUR FORESTLANDS MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATION OF DEFERRED TAXES. In connection with the 2006 International Paper installment sale of forestlands, we received installment notes (or timber notes), which we contributed to certain borrower entities. The entities to which these installment notes were contributed used the installment notes as collateral for approximately $4.8 billion in loans from third-party lenders. Of the $4.8 billion in loans from third-party lenders, $4.1 billion mature in September 2015, while the installment notes mature in August 2016 (unless extended). Failure to extend, renew or refinance these loans prior to their stated maturity could trigger the sale of the installment notes to facilitate the $4.1 billion debt payment which, in turn, would result in an acceleration of the payment of approximately $1.2 billion in deferred income taxes in 2015, rather than in 2016 when the installment notes mature (unless extended). The deferred taxes are currently recorded in the Company's consolidated financial statements. For further information, see Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Liquidity and Capital Resources and Note 10 Income Taxes on pages 62 through 64 and Note 12 Variable Interest Entities and Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries on pages 67 through 69 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.DOWNGRADES IN THE CREDIT RATINGS OF BANKS ISSUING CERTAIN LETTERS OF CREDIT WILL INCREASE OUR COST OF MAINTAINING CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS AND MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATION OF DEFERRED TAXES.We are subject to the risk that a bank with currently issued irrevocable letters of credit supporting installment notes delivered to the CompanyTemple-Inland in connection with our 2006
and Temple-Inland's 2007 sales of forestlands may be downgraded below a required rating. Since 2006,2007, certain banks have fallen below the required ratings threshold and were successfully replaced, or waivers were obtained regarding their replacement. As a result of continuing uncertainty in the banking environment, a number of the letter-of-credit banks currently in place remain subject to risk of downgrade and the number of qualified replacement banks remains limited. The downgrade of one or more of these banks may subject the Company to additional costs of securing a replacement letter-of-credit bank or could result in an acceleration of payments of up to $2.3 billion$840 million in deferred income taxes if replacement banks cannot be obtained. The deferred taxes are currently recorded in the Company's consolidated financial statements. See Note 12, Variable Interest Entities and Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries, on pages 6764 through 6966, and Note 10, Income Taxes, on pages 6259 through 64 of61, in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.information.OUR PENSION AND HEALTH CARE COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO NUMEROUS FACTORS WHICH COULD CAUSE THESE COSTS TO CHANGE. We have defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all U.S. salaried employees hired prior to July 1, 2004 and substantially all hourly and union employees regardless of hire date. We provide retiree health care benefits to certain of our U.S. salaried and certain hourly employees. Our pension costs are dependent upon numerous factors resulting from actual plan experience and assumptions of future experience.
Pension plan assets are primarily made up of equity and fixed income investments. Fluctuations in actual equity market returns, changes in general interest rates and changes in the number of retirees may result in increased pension costs in future periods. Likewise, changes in assumptions regarding current discount rates and expected rates of return on plan assets could increase pension costs. Health care reform under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 could also increase costs with respect to medical coverage of the Company’s full-time employees. Significant changes in any of these factors may adversely impact our cash flows, financial condition and results of operations.
OUR PENSION PLANS ARE CURRENTLY UNDERFUNDED, AND OVER TIME WE MAY BE REQUIRED TO MAKE CASH PAYMENTS TO THE PLANS, REDUCING THE CASH AVAILABLE FOR OUR BUSINESS. We record a liability associated with our pension plans equal to the excess of the benefit obligation over the fair value of plan assets. The benefit liability recorded under the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits,” at December 31, 20142015 was $3.9$3.6 billion. The amount and timing of future
contributions will depend upon a number of factors, including the actual earnings and changes in values of plan assets and changes in interest rates.
As described elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, during the first half of 2016, former employees who are participants in our pension plan will be able to request early payment of their entire plan benefit in the form of a single lump sum payment. While all payments will be made from the plan's trust assets, the target population has a total liability of $3.0 billion. For further information, see Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources on page 34.CHANGES IN INTERNATIONAL CONDITIONS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR BUSINESS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. Our operating results and business prospects could be substantially affected by risks related to the countries outside the United States in which we have manufacturing facilities or sell our products. Specifically, Russia, Brazil, Poland, China, India, and Turkey, where we have substantial manufacturing facilities, are countries that are exposed to economic and political instability in their respective regions of the world. Fluctuations in the value of local currency versus the U.S. dollar, (such as in Russia during 2014), downturns in economic activity, adverse tax consequences, nationalization or any change in social, political or labor conditions in any of these countries or regions could negatively affect our financial results. Trade protection measures in favor of local producers of competing products, including governmental subsidies, tax benefits and other measures giving local producers a competitive
advantage over International Paper, may also adversely impact our operating results and business prospects in these countries. In addition, our international operations are subject to regulation under U.S. law and other laws related to operations in foreign jurisdictions. For example, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits U.S. companies and their representatives from offering, promising, authorizing or making payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business abroad. Failure to comply with domestic or foreign laws could result in various adverse consequences, including the imposition of civil or criminal sanctions and the prosecution of executives overseeing our international operations.
RISKS RELATING TO LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND COMPLIANCE COSTS
WE ARE SUBJECT TO A WIDE VARIETY OF LAWS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS THAT MAY CHANGE IN SIGNIFICANT WAYS, AND THE COST OF COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH REQUIREMENTS COULD IMPACT OUR BUSINESS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. Our operations are subject to regulation under a wide variety of U.S. federal and state and non-U.S. laws, regulations and other government requirements -- including, among others, those relating to the environment, health and safety, labor and employment and health care. There can be no assurance that laws, regulations and government requirements will not be changed, applied or interpreted in ways that will require us to modify our operations and objectives or affect our returns on investments by
restricting existing activities and products, subjecting them to escalating costs. For example, we have incurred, and expect that we will continue to incur, significant capital, operating and other expenditures complying with applicable environmental laws and regulations. There can be no assurance that future remediation requirements and compliance with existing and new laws and requirements, including with global climate change laws and regulations, Boiler MACT and NAAQSs, will not require significant expenditures, or that existing reserves for specific matters will be adequate to cover future costs. We could also incur substantial fines or sanctions, enforcement actions (including orders limiting our operations or requiring corrective measures), natural resource damages claims, cleanup and closure costs, and third-party claims for property damage and personal injury as a result of violations of, or liabilities under, environmental laws, regulations, codes and common law. The amount and timing of environmental expenditures is difficult to predict, and, in some cases, liability may be imposed without regard to contribution or to whether we knew of, or caused, the release of hazardous substances. As another example, we are subject to a number of labor
and employment laws and regulations that could significantly increase our operating costs and reduce our operational flexibility.
RESULTS OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS COULD HAVE A MATERIAL EFFECT ON OUR CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The costs and other effects of pending litigation against us cannot be determined with certainty. Although we do not believe that the outcome of any pending or threatened lawsuits or claims or all of them combined, will not have a material effect on our business or consolidated financial statements, there can be no assurance that the outcome of any lawsuit or claim will be as expected.
RISKS RELATING TO OUR OPERATIONS
MATERIAL DISRUPTIONS AT ONE OF OUR MANUFACTURING FACILITIES COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT OUR FINANCIAL RESULTS. We operate our facilities in compliance with applicable rules and regulations and take measures to minimize the risks of disruption at our facilities. A material disruption at our corporate headquarters or one of our manufacturing facilities could prevent us from meeting customer demand, reduce our sales and/or negatively impact our financial condition. Any of our manufacturing facilities, or any of our machines within an otherwise operational facility, could cease operations unexpectedly due to a number of events, including:
fires, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes or other catastrophes;
the effect of a drought or reduced rainfall on its water supply;
the effect of other severe weather conditions on equipment and facilities;
terrorism or threats of terrorism;
domestic and international laws and regulations applicable to our Company and our business partners, including joint venture partners, around the world;
unscheduled maintenance outages;
prolonged power failures;
an equipment failure;
a chemical spill or release;
explosion of a boiler;
damage or disruptions caused by third parties operating on or adjacent to one of our manufacturing facilities;
disruptions in the transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, railroad tracks and tunnels;
widespread outbreak of an illness or any other communicable disease, or any other public health crisis;
labor difficulties; and
other operational problems.
Any such downtime or facility damage could prevent us from meeting customer demand for our products and/or require us to make unplanned expenditures. If one of these machines or facilities were to incur significant downtime, our ability to meet our production targets and satisfy customer requirements could be impaired, resulting in lower sales and having a negative effect on our business and financial results.
WE ARE SUBJECT TO CYBER-SECURITYINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RISKS RELATED TO BREACHES OF SECURITY PERTAINING TO SENSITIVE COMPANY, CUSTOMER, EMPLOYEE AND VENDOR INFORMATION AS WELL AS BREACHES IN THE TECHNOLOGY THAT MANAGESUSED TO MANAGE OPERATIONS AND OTHER BUSINESS PROCESSES. Our business operations rely upon secure information technology systems for data capture, processing, storage and reporting. Despite careful security and controls design, implementation, updating and independent third party verification, our information technology systems, and those of our third party providers, could become subject to employee error or malfeasance, cyber attacks.attacks, or natural disasters. Network, system, application and data breaches could result in operational disruptions or information misappropriation including, but not limited to, interruption to systems availability, denial of access
to and misuse of applications required by our customers to conduct business with International Paper. Access to internal applications required to plan our operations, source materials, manufacture and ship finished goods and account for orders could be denied or misused. Theft of intellectual property or trade secrets, and inappropriate disclosure of confidential company, employee, customer or vendor information, could stem from such incidents. Any of these operational disruptions and/or misappropriation of information could result in lost sales, business delays, negative publicity and could have a material effect on our business.
SEVERALCERTAIN OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED BY JOINT VENTURES THAT WE CANNOT OPERATE SOLELY FOR OUR BENEFIT. SeveralCertain operations particularly in emerging markets,Russia are carried on by joint ventures such as the Ilima joint venture, in Russia.Ilim. In joint ventures, we share ownership and management of a company with one or more parties who may or may not have the same goals, strategies, priorities or resources
as we do. In general, joint ventures are intended to be operated for the benefit of all co-owners, rather than for our exclusive benefit. Operating a business as a joint venture often requires additional organizational formalities as well as time-consuming procedures for sharing information and making decisions. In joint ventures, we are required to pay more attention to our relationship with our co-owners as well as with the joint venture, and if a co-owner changes, our relationship may be adversely affected. In addition, the benefits from a successful joint venture are shared among the co-owners, so that we do not receive all the benefits from our successful joint ventures.
WE MAY NOT ACHIEVE THE EXPECTED BENEFITS FROM STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS, JOINT VENTURES, DIVESTITURES AND OTHER CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS. Our strategy for long-term growth, productivity and profitability depends, in part, on our ability to accomplish prudent strategic acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures and other corporate transactions and to realize the benefits we expect from such transactions, and we are subject to the risk that we may not achieve the expected benefits. Among the benefits we expect from potential as well as recently completed acquisitions and joint ventures are synergies, cost savings, growth opportunities or access to new markets (or a combination thereof), and in the case of divestitures, the realization of proceeds from the sale of businesses and assets to purchasers placing higher strategic value on such businesses and assets than does International Paper.
None.
As of December 31, 20142015, the Company owned or managed approximately 334,000335,000 acres of forestlands in Brazil, and had, through licenses and forest management agreements, harvesting rights on government-owned forestlands in Russia and Poland.Russia. All owned lands in Brazil are independently third-party certified for sustainable forestry under the Brazilian National Forest Certification Program (CERFLOR) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
A listing of our production facilities by segment, the vast majority of which we own, can be found in Appendix I hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Company’s facilities are in good operating condition and are suited for the purposes for which they are presently being used. We continue to study the economics of modernization or adopting other alternatives for higher cost facilities.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Dividend per share data on the Company’s common stock and the high and low sales prices for the Company’s common stock for each of the four quarters in 20142015 and 20132014 are set forth on page 8783 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. As of
the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company’s common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. As of February 20, 201519, 2016, there were approximately 13,26712,705 record holders of common stock of the Company.
The table below presents information regarding the Company’s purchase of its equity securities for the time periods presented.
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased (a) | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs | Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (in billions) |
| October 1, 2014 - October 31, 2014 | 2,825,448 |
|
| $46.80 |
| 2,825,448 |
| $1.59 |
| November 1, 2014 - November 30, 2014 | 177,532 |
| 52.68 |
| 177,300 |
| 1.58 |
|
| December 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014 | 545,681 |
| 53.84 |
| 533,340 |
| 1.56 |
|
| Total | 3,548,661 |
| | | |
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased (a) | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs | Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (in billions) |
| October 1, 2015 - October 31, 2015 | — |
|
| $— |
| — |
| $1.13 |
| November 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015 | 2,028,004 |
| 41.05 |
| 2,027,636 |
| 1.05 |
|
| December 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 | 404,562 |
| 41.80 |
| 402,163 |
| 1.03 |
|
| Total | 2,432,566 |
| | | |
| |
| (a) | 12,5732,767 shares were acquired from employees from share withholdings to pay income taxes under the Company’s restricted stock programs. The remainder were purchased under a share repurchase program that was approved by our Board of Directors and announced on September 10, 2013, and through which we were authorized to purchase, in open market transactions (including block trades), privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, up to $1.5 billion of our common stock by December 31, 2016. Another repurchase program was approved by our Board of Directors and announced on July 8, 2014, to supplement the former program.2014. Through the latterthis program, which does not have an expiration date, we were authorized to purchase, in open market transactions (including block trades), privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, up to $1.5 billion of additional shares of our common stock. As of February 20, 2015,19, 2016, approximately $1.54 billion$933 million of shares of our common stock remained authorized for purchase under our share repurchase programs. |
PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The performance graph shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the Commission or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C, or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
The following graph compares a $100 investment in Company stock on December 31, 20092010 with a $100
investment in our Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Peer Group and the S&P 500 also made at market close on December 31, 2009.2010. The graph portrays total return, 2009–2014,2010–2015, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
Note:
Note 1: The companies included in the ROIC Peer Group are Domtar Inc., Fibria Celulose S.A., Klabin S.A., MeadWestvaco Corp., Metsa Board Corporation, Mondi Group, Packaging Corporation of America, Rock-Tenn Company, Smurfit Kappa Group, Stora Enso Group, and UPM-Kymmene Corp. MeadWestvaco Corp. and Rock-Tenn Company are included in the ROIC Peer Group results through 2014.
Note 2: Returns are calculated in $USD.
FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY (a) | | | Dollar amounts in millions, except per share amounts and stock prices | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
| | 2011 |
| | 2010 |
| | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | |
| RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $ | 23,617 |
| | $ | 23,483 |
| | $ | 21,852 |
| | $ | 19,464 |
| | $ | 18,496 |
| | $ | 22,365 |
| | $ | 23,617 |
| | $ | 23,483 |
| | $ | 21,852 |
| | $ | 19,464 |
| |
| Costs and expenses, excluding interest | 22,138 |
| | 21,643 |
| | 20,214 |
| | 17,528 |
| | 17,169 |
| | 20,544 |
| | 22,138 |
| | 21,643 |
| | 20,214 |
| | 17,528 |
| |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings | 872 |
| (b) | 1,228 |
| (e) | 967 |
| (h) | 1,395 |
| (k) | 719 |
| (n) | 1,266 |
| (b) | 872 |
| (d) | 1,228 |
| (g) | 967 |
| (j) | 1,395 |
| (m) |
| Equity earnings (loss), net of taxes | (200 | ) | | (39 | ) | | 61 |
| | 140 |
| | 111 |
| | 117 |
| | (200 | ) | | (39 | ) | | 61 |
| | 140 |
| |
| Discontinued operations, net of taxes | (13 | ) | (c) | (309 | ) | (f) | 77 |
| (i) | 82 |
| (l) | 65 |
| (o) | — |
|
| (13 | ) | (e) | (309 | ) | (h) | 77 |
| (k) | 82 |
| (n) |
| Net earnings (loss) | 536 |
| (b-d) | 1,378 |
| (e-g) | 799 |
| (h-j) | 1,336 |
| (k-m) | 712 |
| (n-p) | 917 |
| (b-c) | 536 |
| (d-f) | 1,378 |
| (g-i) | 799 |
| (j-l) | 1,336 |
| (m-o) |
| Noncontrolling interests, net of taxes | (19 | ) | | (17 | ) | | 5 |
| | 14 |
| | 21 |
| | (21 | ) | | (19 | ) | | (17 | ) | | 5 |
| | 14 |
| |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to International Paper Company | 555 |
| (b-d) | 1,395 |
| (e-g) | 794 |
| (h-j) | 1,322 |
| (k-m) | 691 |
| (n-p) | 938 |
| (b-c) | 555 |
| (d-f) | 1,395 |
| (g-i) | 794 |
| (j-l) | 1,322 |
| (m-o) |
| FINANCIAL POSITION | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Current assets less current liabilities | $ | 3,050 |
| | $ | 3,898 |
| | $ | 3,907 |
| | $ | 5,718 |
| | $ | 3,525 |
| | $ | 2,553 |
| | $ | 3,050 |
| | $ | 3,898 |
| | $ | 3,907 |
| | $ | 5,718 |
| |
| Plants, properties and equipment, net | 12,728 |
| | 13,672 |
| | 13,949 |
| | 11,817 |
| | 12,002 |
| | 11,980 |
| | 12,728 |
| | 13,672 |
| | 13,949 |
| | 11,817 |
| |
| Forestlands | 507 |
| | 557 |
| | 622 |
| | 660 |
| | 747 |
| | 366 |
| | 507 |
| | 557 |
| | 622 |
| | 660 |
| |
| Total assets | 28,684 |
| | 31,528 |
| | 32,153 |
| | 27,018 |
| | 25,409 |
| | 30,587 |
| | 28,684 |
| | 31,528 |
| | 32,153 |
| | 27,018 |
| |
| Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt | 742 |
| | 661 |
| | 444 |
| | 719 |
| | 313 |
| | 426 |
| | 742 |
| | 661 |
| | 444 |
| | 719 |
| |
| Long-term debt | 8,631 |
| | 8,827 |
| | 9,696 |
| | 9,189 |
| | 8,358 |
| | 8,900 |
| | 8,631 |
| | 8,827 |
| | 9,696 |
| | 9,189 |
| |
| Total shareholders’ equity | 5,115 |
| | 8,105 |
| | 6,304 |
| | 6,645 |
| | 6,875 |
| | 3,884 |
| | 5,115 |
| | 8,105 |
| | 6,304 |
| | 6,645 |
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| BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 1.33 |
| | $ | 3.85 |
| | $ | 1.65 |
| | $ | 2.87 |
| | $ | 1.46 |
| | $ | 2.25 |
| | $ | 1.33 |
| | $ | 3.85 |
| | $ | 1.65 |
| | $ | 2.87 |
| |
| Discontinued operations | (0.03 | ) | | (0.70 | ) | | 0.17 |
| | 0.19 |
| | 0.15 |
| | — |
| | (0.03 | ) | | (0.70 | ) | | 0.17 |
| | 0.19 |
| |
| Net earnings (loss) | 1.30 |
| | 3.15 |
| | 1.82 |
| | 3.06 |
| | 1.61 |
| | 2.25 |
| | 1.30 |
| | 3.15 |
| | 1.82 |
| | 3.06 |
| |
| DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 1.31 |
| | $ | 3.80 |
| | $ | 1.63 |
| | $ | 2.84 |
| | $ | 1.44 |
| | $ | 2.23 |
| | $ | 1.31 |
| | $ | 3.80 |
| | $ | 1.63 |
| | $ | 2.84 |
| |
| Discontinued operations | (0.02 | ) | | (0.69 | ) | | 0.17 |
| | 0.19 |
| | 0.15 |
| | — |
| | (0.02 | ) | | (0.69 | ) | | 0.17 |
| | 0.19 |
| |
| Net earnings (loss) | 1.29 |
| | 3.11 |
| | 1.80 |
| | 3.03 |
| | 1.59 |
| | 2.23 |
| | 1.29 |
| | 3.11 |
| | 1.80 |
| | 3.03 |
| |
| Cash dividends | 1.4500 |
| | 1.2500 |
| | 1.088 |
| | 0.975 |
| | 0.400 |
| | 1.640 |
| | 1.450 |
| | 1.250 |
| | 1.088 |
| | 0.975 |
| |
| Total shareholders’ equity | 12.18 |
| | 18.57 |
| | 14.33 |
| | 15.21 |
| | 15.71 |
| | 9.43 |
| | 12.18 |
| | 18.57 |
| | 14.33 |
| | 15.21 |
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| COMMON STOCK PRICES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| High | $ | 55.73 |
| | $ | 50.33 |
| | $ | 39.88 |
| | $ | 33.01 |
| | $ | 29.25 |
| | $ | 57.90 |
| | $ | 55.73 |
| | $ | 50.33 |
| | $ | 39.88 |
| | $ | 33.01 |
| |
| Low | 44.24 |
| | 39.47 |
| | 27.29 |
| | 21.55 |
| | 19.33 |
| | 36.76 |
| | 44.24 |
| | 39.47 |
| | 27.29 |
| | 21.55 |
| |
| Year-end | 53.58 |
| | 49.03 |
| | 39.84 |
| | 29.60 |
| | 27.24 |
| | 37.70 |
| | 53.58 |
| | 49.03 |
| | 39.84 |
| | 29.60 |
| |
| FINANCIAL RATIOS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Current ratio | 1.6 |
| | 1.8 |
| | 1.8 |
| | 2.2 |
| | 1.8 |
| | 1.7 |
| | 1.6 |
| | 1.8 |
| | 1.8 |
| | 2.2 |
| |
| Total debt to capital ratio | 0.65 |
| | 0.54 |
| | 0.62 |
| | 0.60 |
| | 0.56 |
| | 0.71 |
| | 0.65 |
| | 0.54 |
| | 0.62 |
| | 0.60 |
| |
| Return on shareholders’ equity | 7.7 | % | (b-d) | 20.2 | % | (e-g) | 11.6 | % | (h-j) | 17.9 | % | (k-m) | 11.4 | % | (n-p) | 20.0 | % | (b-c) | 7.7 | % | (d-f) | 20.2 | % | (g-i) | 11.6 | % | (j-l) | 17.9 | % | (m-o) |
| CAPITAL EXPENDITURES | $ | 1,366 |
| | $ | 1,198 |
| | $ | 1,383 |
| |
| $1,159 |
| |
| $775 |
| | $ | 1,487 |
| | $ | 1,366 |
| | $ | 1,198 |
| |
| $1,383 |
| |
| $1,159 |
| |
| NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES | 58,000 |
| | 64,000 |
| | 65,000 |
| | 56,000 |
| | 53,000 |
| | 56,000 |
| | 58,000 |
| | 64,000 |
| | 65,000 |
| | 56,000 |
| |
FINANCIAL GLOSSARY
Current ratio—
current assets divided by current liabilities.
Total debt to capital ratio—
long-term debt plus notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt divided by long-term debt, notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt and total shareholders’ equity.
Return on shareholders’ equity—
net earnings attributable to International Paper Company divided by average shareholders’ equity (computed monthly).
FOOTNOTES TO FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY
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| (a) | All periods presented have been restated to reflect the xpedx business and the Temple-Inland Building Products business as discontinued operations, if applicable. |
2014:2015:
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(b) | Includes restructuring and other charges of $846 million before taxes ($518 million after taxes) including pre-tax charges of $276 million ($169 million after taxes) for early debt extinguishment costs, pre-tax charges of $554 million ($338 million after taxes for costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland, Alabama mill and a net pre-tax charge of $16 million ($11 million after taxes) for other items. Also included are a pre-tax charge of $47 million ($36 million after taxes) for a loss on the sale of a business by ASG in which we hold an investment and the subsequent partial impairment of our ASG investment, a goodwill impairment charge of $100 million (before and after taxes) related to our Asia Industrial Packaging business, pre-tax charges of $35 million ($21 million after taxes) for a multi-employer pension withdrawal liability, a pre-tax charge of $32 million ($17 million after taxes) for costs associated with a foreign tax amnesty program, a gain of $20 million (before and after taxes) for the resolution of a legal contingency in India, pre-tax charges of $16 million ($10 million after taxes) for costs associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, and a net gain of $4 million ($2 million after taxes) for other items.
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(c) | Includes the operating earnings of the xpedx business through the date of the spin-off on July 1, 2014, net pre-tax charges of $24 million ($16 million after taxes) for costs associated with the spin-off of the xpedx business, pre-tax charges of $1 million (a gain of $1 million after taxes) for costs associated with the restructuring of xpedx and pre-tax charges of $16 million ($9 million after taxes) for costs associated with the Building Products divestiture. |
(b) Includes the following pre-tax charges (gains):
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(d) | Includes a tax benefit of $90 million related to internal restructurings and a net tax expense of $9 million for other items. |
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| In millions | | 2015 |
| Riegelwood mill conversion costs, net of proceeds from sale of Carolina Coated Bristols brand | | $ | 8 |
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| Timber monetization restructuring | | 16 |
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| Early debt extinguishment costs | | 207 |
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| IP-Sun JV impairment | | 174 |
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| Brazil Packaging impairment | | 137 |
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| Legal liability reserve adjustment | | 15 |
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| Refund of state tax credits | �� | (4 | ) |
| Other items | | 6 |
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| Total | | $ | 559 |
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2013:(c) Includes the following tax expenses (benefits):
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| In millions | | 2015 |
| IP-Sun JV impairment | | $ | (67 | ) |
| Cash pension contribution | | 23 |
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| Other items | | 7 |
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| Total | | $ | (37 | ) |
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(e) | Includes restructuring and other charges of $156 million before taxes ($98 million after taxes) including pre-tax charges of $25 million ($16 million after taxes) for early debt extinguishment costs, pre-tax charges of $118 million ($72 million after taxes) for costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland, Alabama mill, a pre-tax gain of $30 million ($19 million after taxes) for insurance reimbursements related to the 2012 Guaranty Bank legal settlement, a pre-tax charge of $45 million ($28 million after taxes) for costs associated with the permanent shutdown of a paper machine at our Augusta, Georgia mill and a net pre-tax gain of $2 million (a loss of $1 million after taxes) for other items. Also included are a pre-tax goodwill and trade name intangible asset impairment of $127 million ($122 million after taxes) related to our India Papers business, pre-tax charges of $9 million ($5 million after taxes) to adjust the value of two Company airplanes to fair value, pre-tax charges of $62 million ($38 million after taxes) for integration costs associated with the acquisition of Temple-Inland, pre-tax charges of $6 million ($4 million after taxes) for an environmental reserve related to the Company's property in Cass Lake, Minnesota, and a gain of $13 million (before and after taxes) related to a bargain purchase adjustment on the acquisition of a majority share of our operations in Turkey.
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(f) | Includes the operating results of the xpedx business for the full year and the Temple-Inland Building Products business through the date of sale in July 2013. Also includes pre-tax charges of $32 million ($19 million after taxes) for costs associated with the restructuring of the Company's xpedx operations, pre-tax charges of $22 million ($14 million after taxes) for costs associated with the spin-off of our xpedx operations, a pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $400 million ($366 million after taxes) related to our xpedx business and pre-tax charges of $23 million ($19 million after taxes) for expenses associated with the divestiture of the Temple-Inland Building Products business. |
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(g) | Includes a tax benefit of $744 million associated with the closings of U.S. federal tax audits, a tax benefit of $31 million for an income tax reserve release and a net tax loss of $1 million for other items. |
2014:
(d) Includes the following pre-tax charges (gains):
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| In millions | | 2014 |
| Temple-Inland integration | | $ | 16 |
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| Courtland mill shutdown | | 554 |
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| Early debt extinguishment costs | | 276 |
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| India legal contingency resolution | | (20 | ) |
| Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal liability | | 35 |
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| Foreign tax amnesty program | | 32 |
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| Asia Industrial Packaging goodwill impairment | | 100 |
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| Loss on sale by investee and impairment of investment | | 47 |
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| Other items | | 12 |
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| Total | | $ | 1,052 |
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(e) Includes the after-tax operating earnings of the xpedx business prior to the spin-off and the following after-tax charges (gains):
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| In millions | | 2014 |
| xpedx spinoff | | $ | 16 |
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| Building Products divestiture | | 9 |
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| xpedx restructuring | | (1 | ) |
| Total | | $ | 24 |
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(f) Includes the following tax expenses (benefits):
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| | | | |
| In millions | | 2014 |
| State legislative tax change | | $ | 10 |
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| Internal restructuring | | (90 | ) |
| Other items | | (1 | ) |
| Total | | $ | (81 | ) |
2013:
(g) Includes the following pre-tax charges (gains):
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| In millions | | 2013 |
| Temple-Inland integration | | $ | 62 |
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| Courtland mill shutdown | | 118 |
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| Early debt extinguishment costs | | 25 |
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| Insurance reimbursement related to legal settlement | | (30 | ) |
| Shut down of paper machine at Augusta mill | | 45 |
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| India Papers tradename and goodwill impairment | | 127 |
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| Fair value adjustment of company airplanes | | 9 |
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| Cass Lake environmental reserve | | 6 |
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| Bargain purchase adjustment - Turkey | | (13 | ) |
| Other items | | (5 | ) |
| Total | | $ | 344 |
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(h) Includes the after-tax operating earnings of the xpedx business for the full year and the Temple-Inland Building Products business through the date of sale in July 2013. Also includes the following after-tax charges (gains):
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| In millions | | 2013 |
| xpedx spinoff | | $ | 14 |
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| xpedx goodwill impairment | | 366 |
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| Building Products divestiture | | 19 |
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| xpedx restructuring | | 19 |
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| Total | | $ | 418 |
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(i) Includes the following tax expenses (benefits):
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| In millions | | 2013 |
| Settlement of U.S. federal tax audits | | $ | (744 | ) |
| Income tax reserve release | | (31 | ) |
| Other items | | 1 |
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| Total | | $ | (774 | ) |
2012:
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(h) | Includes restructuring and other charges of $65 million before taxes ($46 million after taxes) including pre-tax charges of $48 million ($30 million after taxes) for early debt extinguishment costs, pre-tax charges of $17 million ($12 million after taxes) for costs associated with the restructuring of the Company's Packaging business in EMEA. Also included are a pre-tax charge of $20 million ($12 million after taxes) related to the write-up of the Temple-Inland inventories to fair value, pre-tax charges of $164 million ($108 million after taxes) for integration costs associated with the acquisition of Temple-Inland, a pre-tax charge of $62 million ($38 million after taxes) to adjust the long-lived assets of the Hueneme mill in Oxnard, California to their fair value in anticipation of its divestiture, and pre-tax charges of $29 million ($55 million after taxes) for costs associated with the divestiture of three containerboard mills.(j) Includes the following pre-tax charges (gains): | | | | | | | In millions | | 2012 | | Temple-Inland integration | | $ | 164 |
| | Early debt extinguishment costs | | 48 |
| | EMEA packaging business restructuring | | 17 |
| | Temple-Inland inventory fair value adjustment | | 20 |
| | Hueneme mill long-lived asset fair value adjustment | | 62 |
| | Containerboard mill divestitures | | 29 |
| | Total | | $ | 340 |
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(i) | Includes the operating earnings of the xpedx business and the Temple-Inland Building Products business, pre-tax charges of $44 million ($28 million after taxes) for costs associated with the restructuring of the Company's xpedx operations and pre-tax charges of $15 million ($9 million after taxes) for expenses associated with pursuing the divestiture of the Temple-Inland Building Products business. |
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(j) | Includes a net tax expense of $14 millionrelated to internal restructurings and a $5 million expense to adjust deferred tax assets related to post-retirement prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D reimbursement).
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2011:(k) Includes the after-tax operating earnings of the xpedx business and the Temple-Inland Building Products business for the full year. Also includes the following after-tax charges (gains):
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(k) | Includes restructuring and other charges of $53 million before taxes ($32 million after taxes) including pre-tax charges of $32 million ($19 million after taxes) for early debt extinguishment costs, pre-tax charges of $18 million ($12 million after taxes) for costs associated with the acquisition of a majority share of Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills Limited in India, pre-tax charges of $20 million ($12 million after taxes) for costs associated with signing an agreement to acquire Temple-Inland, and a pre-tax gain of $24 million ($15 million after taxes) related to the reversal of environmental and other reserves due to the announced repurposing of a portion of the Franklin mill. Also included are a pre-tax charge of $27 million ($17 million after taxes) for an environmental reserve related to the Company’s property in Cass Lake, Minnesota, a pre-tax charge of $129 million ($104 million after |
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| In millions | | 2012 |
| Building Products divestiture | | $ | 9 |
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| xpedx restructuring | | 28 |
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| Total | | $ | 37 |
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(l) Includes the following tax expenses (benefits):
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| | | | |
| In millions | | 2012 |
| Internal restructuring | | $ | 14 |
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| Deferred tax asset adjustment related to Medicare Part D reimbursement | | 5 |
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| Total | | $ | 19 |
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taxes) for a fixed-asset impairment of2011:
(m) Includes the North American Shorewood business,following pre-tax charges of$78 million (a gain of $143 million after taxes) to reduce(gains):
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| In millions | | 2011 |
| Temple-Inland acquisition costs | | $ | 20 |
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| Early debt extinguishment costs | | 32 |
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| APPM acquisition costs | | 18 |
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| Reversal of environmental and other reserves related to repurposing at Franklin mill | | (24 | ) |
| Cass Lake environmental reserve | | 27 |
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| North American Shorewood business fixed asset impairment | | 129 |
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| Shorewood business impairment | | 78 |
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| Inverurie, Scotland mill asset impairment | | 11 |
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| Total | | $ | 291 |
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(n) Includes the carrying value of the Shorewood business based on the terms of the definitive agreement to sell that business, and a charge of $11 million (before and after taxes) for asset impairment costs associated with the Inverurie, Scotland mill which was closed in 2009.following after-tax charges (gains):
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(l) | Includes a pre-tax gain of $50 million ($30 million after taxes) for an earnout provision related to the sale of the Company’s Kraft Papers business completed in January 2007. Also, the Company sold its Brazilian Coated Paper business in the third quarter 2006. Local country tax contingency reserves were included in the business’ operating results in 2005 and 2006 for which the related statute of limitations has expired. The reserves were reversed and a tax benefit of $15 million plus associated interest income of $6 million ($4 million after taxes) was recorded. Also included are the operating results of our xpedx business and pre-tax charges of $49 million ($34 million after taxes) for costs associated with the restructuring of the Company's xpedx business. |
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(m) | Includes a tax benefit of $222 million related to the reduction of the carrying value of the Shorewood business and the write-off of a deferred tax liability associated with Shorewood, a $24 million tax expense related to internal restructurings, a $9 million tax expense for costs associated with our acquisition of a majority share of Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills Limited in India, a $13 million tax benefit related to the release of a deferred tax asset valuation allowance, and a $2 million tax expense for other items. |
2010:
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(n) | Includes restructuring and other charges of $390 million before taxes ($239 million after taxes) including pre-tax charges of $315 million ($192 million after taxes) for shutdown costs related to the Franklin, Virginia mill, a pre-tax charge of $35 million ($21 million after taxes) for early debt extinguishment costs, pre-tax charges of $7 million ($4 million after taxes) for closure costs related to the Bellevue, Washington container plant, a pre-tax charge of $11 million ($7 million after taxes) for an Ohio Commercial Activity tax adjustment, a pre-tax charge of $2 million ($1 million after taxes) for severance and benefit costs associated with the Company’s S&A reduction initiative, and a pre-tax charge of $8 million ($5 million after taxes) for costs associated with the reorganization of the Company’s Shorewood operations. Also included are a pre-tax charge of $18 million ($11 million after |
taxes) for an environmental reserve related to the Company’s property in Cass Lake, Minnesota, and a pre-tax gain of $25 million ($15 million after taxes) related to the partial redemption of the Company’s interests in Arizona Chemical. |
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| In millions | | 2011 |
| Gain for earnout provision - sale of Kraft Papers business | | $ | (30 | ) |
| Tax benefit - Brazilian Coated Papers business sale | | (15 | ) |
| Interest income on tax benefit - Brazilian Coated Papers business sale | | (4 | ) |
| xpedx restructuring | | 34 |
|
| Total | | $ | (15 | ) |
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(o) | Includes the operating results of the Company's xpedx business. |
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(p) | Includes tax expense of $14 million and $32 million for tax adjustments related to incentive compensation and Medicare Part D deferred tax write-offs, respectively, and a $40 million tax benefit related to cellulosic bio-fuel tax credits. |
(o) Includes the following tax expenses (benefits):
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| | | | |
| In millions | | 2011 |
| Internal restructuring | | $ | 24 |
|
| Tax benefit related to reduction of the carrying value of the Shorewood business and write-off of the associated deferred tax liability | | (222 | ) |
| Tax expense for APPM acquisitions costs | | 9 |
|
| Release of deferred tax asset valuation allowance | | 13 |
|
| Other items | | 2 |
|
| Total | | $ | (174 | ) |
Operating Earnings (a non-GAAP measure) is defined as net earnings from continuing operations (a GAAP measure) excluding special items and non-operating pension expense. International Paper generated Operating Earnings per diluted share attributable to common shareholders of $3.65 in 2015, compared with $3.00 in 2014, compared withand $3.06 in 2013, and $2.51 in 2012. Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders were $2.23 in 2015, compared with $1.29 in 2014, compared with and $3.11 in 2013 and $1.80 in 2012.
International Paper delivered strongsolid results during 2014,2015 driven by margin expansion in all our key businesses, most notablystrong margins and earnings in our North American Industrial Packaging business.business and record performance from the Ilim joint venture. We generated record$1.8 billion of free cash flow from operations which enabled the Company to return cash to our shareholders in the form of approximately $1 billion$500 million in share buy-backsrepurchases and a 14%10% increase in the quarterly dividend beginning with the 20142015 fourth quarter dividend payment. During 2015, we successfully completed the restructuring of the 2006 timber monetization to achieve our objectives of reducing risk and preserving financial flexibility, while maintaining the deferral of $1.4 billion of deferred income taxes. Finally, with respect to our balanced use of cash, we completed a $2 billion bond issue and related tender offer which enabled us to address outstanding debt due in 2018 and 2019 as well as shift from higher cost to lower cost debt.along with making a $750 million voluntary pension contribution.
Our 20142015 results reflect continued margin expansion driventhe benefits of favorable input costs offset by sustained price improvementsand mix declines across our North American businesses. Volumes were generally flat compared to 2014 except for lower volumes in our North American Industrial Packaging business along with improveddue to lower containerboard export tons. Input costs decreased versus 2014 largely due to lower energy, chemicals and freight costs. Price declined relative to 2014 driven mainly by lower pricing in our North American Industrial Packaging and Printing Papers and Consumer PackagingPulp businesses. In aggregate, volumes were down, largely due to declines in our North American Printing Papers business following the completion of the Courtland mill closure. Input costs increased year over year largely due to higher wood costs and higher energy costs, which were impacted by the significant adverse weather events experienced in much of the U.S. during the 2014 first quarter. Our Ilim joint venture delivered continued solid operational performancegenerated record results in 2014 associated with the productivity ramp-up of the two joint venture funded capital projects2015 driven by improved operations and other efficiency improvements. Ilim’s 2014increased margins. The positive results were significantly impactedpartially offset by the unfavorable impact of non-cash foreign currency movements associated with Ilim’s U.S.US dollar denominated debt, particularly in the 2014 fourth quarter.debt. Finally, during 2014,2015 we completed the spin-offdivestiture of our interest in the IP-Sun joint venture, generating $23 million in cash proceeds and removing approximately $400 million of debt from our balance sheet upon completion of the xpedx distribution business which included our receipt of $411 million in special payments.deal.
Overall, 20142015 reflects our successful effortssolid performance in what continues to drive margin growth across all of our key businesses.be a challenging economic environment. We once again generated returns in excess of our cost of capital while returning cash to our shareholders in the
form of increased dividends and share repurchases. We exited
2014 with significant momentum, entering 2015 with a particularOur focus on execution to drive continued earnings growth and strongmaximizing free cash flow.flow generation and deploying capital in a way that creates additional value for our shareholders has positioned us for another successful year in 2016.
Looking ahead to the 20152016 first quarter, we expect seasonally lower volumes in our North American Industrial Packaging business, with some offset from higher export volume to be largely flat with the exception ofwhich carries a lower margin. Additionally, we expect seasonally lower volumes in our Brazilian and European Printing Papers businesses. Thebusiness as the fourth quarter historically represents the strongest volume quarter for our Brazilian Printing Papersthis business. Pricing is expected to be relatively stable exceptlower for our EuropeanNorth American Printing Papers and European Industrial Packaging businesses wherePulp business, primarily driven by lower pulp prices. Additionally, pricing pressure continues dueis expected to the challenging economic conditions. We expect improved operating performance as we move past the isolated issues that impacted the 2014 fourth quarterbe lower in our North American Industrial Packaging business due to lower export pricing and Brazilprice index changes. We expect price improvements in our EMEA Printing Papers businesses. Input costs shouldbusiness, including Russia, and Brazilian Printing Papers business following announced price increases although these will be relatively stablelargely offset by inflationary cost pressures. We expect operating performance to be in line with the 2015 firstfourth quarter with some modest improvement in theour North American Industrial Packaging business, primarily related to lower energy and fuel costs.business. Planned maintenance downtime costs should increase, primarily driven by outages in our North American Industrial Packaging business.and Printing Papers businesses, including costs associated with the Riegelwood mill conversion. Equity earnings from our Ilim joint venture are expected to benefit from strong operations offset by softwood pulp price pressure and normal seasonality. Additionally, we expect Ilim’s earnings to be impacted by the absence of the significant negativepositive impact from remeasurement offoreign currency movements driven by Ilim’s U.S. dollar denominated debt due to devaluation of the Russian rubleas we assume no change in the 2014 fourth quarter.foreign currency rates in our outlook.
For the 20152016 full year, we anticipatecontinue to face an overall challenginguncertain macroeconomic environment but expectbelieve we are well positioned to benefit fromdeal with whatever the strengthening U.S. economy. Even in those markets facing economic headwinds, namely Brazil and Russia, our low cost export position should enable usmarket brings. We will continue to effectively navigate these challenges. There continues to be significant optimization opportunities inimprove our North American Industrial Packaging business which weby further realizing optimization opportunities during 2016. We expect to further realizecomplete the Riegelwood mill conversion during 2015.first half of 2016 and be fully ramped by the 2016 fourth quarter, initially producing softwood market pulp. Additionally, we expect improvement inwill continue executing against our plan to drive profitable growth following the results of our Brazilian Industrial Packagingrecent expansion within the Foodservice business along withas well as optimizing commercial opportunities and mix within the benefits of continued margin expansion at the Ilim joint venture. We also expect to take further advantage of the growing demand for fiber-based food packaging. In addition, we expect to realize the benefits of the repositioned North American Printing Papers business following the completion of the Courtland mill closure.portfolio. Finally, we expect to generate strongwill remain focused on maximizing free cash flow results but we do expect some impact from higher cash taxes driven by changesgeneration and deploying that capital in a way that creates additional value for our geographic mixshareholders.
Free cash flow (a non-GAAP measure) of $1.8 billion generated in 2015 was lower than the $2.1 billion generated in 2014 was higher thanand even with the $1.8$1.8 billion generated in 2013 and the $1.6 billion generated in 2012(see reconciliation on page 32)30).
Operating Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders of $0.53$0.87 in the 20142015 fourth quarter were lower than the $0.95$0.97 in the 20142015 third quarter, andbut higher than the $0.81$0.53 in the 20132014 fourth quarter. Diluted earnings (loss)
per share attributable to common shareholders were $0.32$0.43 in the 2015 fourth quarter, compared with $0.53 in the 2015 third quarter and $0.32 in the 2014 fourth quarter, compared with $0.83 in the 2014 third quarter and $0.98 in the 2013 fourth quarter.
Free cash flow of $739$501 million generated in the 20142015 fourth quarter was higherlower than the $696$512 million generated in the 20142015 third quarter and the $598$739 million generated in the 20132014 fourth quarter (see reconciliation on page 32)30).
Operating Earnings and Operating Earnings Per Share are non-GAAP measures. Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to International Paper Company common shareholders is the most directly comparable GAAP measure. The Company calculates Operating Earnings by excluding the after-tax effect of items considered by management to be unusual from the earnings reported under GAAP, non-operating pension expense and discontinued operations. Management uses this measure to focus on on-going operations, and believes that it is useful to investors because it enables them to perform meaningful comparisons of past and present operating results. The Company believes that using this information, along with the most directly comparable GAAP measure, provides for a more complete analysis of the results of operations. The following are reconciliations of Operating Earnings per share attributable to International Paper Company common shareholders to diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to International Paper Company common shareholders.
| | | | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Operating Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Shareholders | $ | 3.00 |
| $ | 3.06 |
| $ | 2.51 |
| $ | 3.65 |
| $ | 3.00 |
| $ | 3.06 |
|
| Non-operating pension expense | (0.30 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.44 | ) |
| Special items | (1.39 | ) | 1.18 |
| (0.62 | ) | (1.04 | ) | (1.39 | ) | 1.18 |
|
| Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share from Continuing Operations | 1.31 |
| 3.80 |
| 1.63 |
| 2.23 |
| 1.31 |
| 3.80 |
|
| Discontinued operations | (0.02 | ) | (0.69 | ) | 0.17 |
| — |
| (0.02 | ) | (0.69 | ) |
| Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Shareholders | $ | 1.29 |
| $ | 3.11 |
| $ | 1.80 |
| $ | 2.23 |
| $ | 1.29 |
| $ | 3.11 |
|
| | | | | Three Months Ended December 31, 2014 |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 |
| | Three Months Ended December 31, 2013 |
| | Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 | | Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 | | Three Months Ended December 31, 2014 |
| Operating Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Shareholders | | $ | 0.53 |
| | $ | 0.95 |
| | $ | 0.81 |
| | $ | 0.87 |
| | $ | 0.97 |
| | $ | 0.53 |
|
| Non-operating pension expense | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.11 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.11 | ) | | (0.07 | ) |
| Special items | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.08 | ) | | 1.08 |
| | (0.35 | ) | | (0.33 | ) | | (0.12 | ) |
| Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share from Continuing Operations | | 0.34 |
| | 0.79 |
| | 1.78 |
| | 0.43 |
| | 0.53 |
| | 0.34 |
|
| Discontinued operations | | (0.02 | ) | | 0.04 |
| | (0.80 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (0.02 | ) |
| Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Shareholders | | $ | 0.32 |
| | $ | 0.83 |
| | $ | 0.98 |
| | $ | 0.43 |
| | $ | 0.53 |
| | $ | 0.32 |
|
Results of Operations
Industry segment operating profits are used by International Paper’s management to measure the earnings performance of its businesses. Management believes that this measure allows a better understanding of trends in costs, operating efficiencies, prices and volumes. Industry segment operating profits are defined as earnings before taxes, equity earnings, noncontrolling interests, interest expense, corporate items and corporate special items. Industry segment operating profits are defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non-GAAP financial measure, and are not GAAP alternatives to net income or any other operating measure prescribed by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
International Paper operates in three segments: Industrial Packaging, Printing Papers and Consumer Packaging.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net earnings (loss) attributable to International Paper Company to its total industry segment operating profit:
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to International Paper Company | $ | 555 |
| $ | 1,395 |
| $ | 794 |
| $ | 938 |
| $ | 555 |
| $ | 1,395 |
|
| Deduct – Discontinued operations: | | |
| (Earnings) from operations | (11 | ) | (109 | ) | (120 | ) | — |
| (11 | ) | (109 | ) |
| Special items (gain) loss | 24 |
| 418 |
| 43 |
| — |
| 24 |
| 418 |
|
| Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Attributable to International Paper Company | 568 |
| 1,704 |
| 717 |
| 938 |
| 568 |
| 1,704 |
|
| Add back (deduct): | | |
| Income tax provision | 123 |
| (498 | ) | 306 |
| 466 |
| 123 |
| (498 | ) |
| Equity (earnings) loss, net of taxes | 200 |
| 39 |
| (61 | ) | (117 | ) | 200 |
| 39 |
|
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (19 | ) | (17 | ) | 5 |
| (21 | ) | (19 | ) | (17 | ) |
| Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Equity Earnings | 872 |
| 1,228 |
| 967 |
| 1,266 |
| 872 |
| 1,228 |
|
| Interest expense, net | 601 |
| 612 |
| 671 |
| 555 |
| 601 |
| 612 |
|
| Noncontrolling interests / equity earnings included in operations | 2 |
| (1 | ) | — |
| 8 |
| 2 |
| (1 | ) |
| Corporate items | 51 |
| 61 |
| 87 |
| 36 |
| 51 |
| 61 |
|
| Special items: | | |
| Restructuring and other charges | 282 |
| 10 |
| 51 |
| 238 |
| 282 |
| 10 |
|
| Net losses (gains) on sales and impairments of businesses | 38 |
| — |
| (2 | ) | — |
| 38 |
| — |
|
| Non-Operating Pension Expense | 212 |
| 323 |
| 159 |
| 258 |
| 212 |
| 323 |
|
| | $ | 2,058 |
| $ | 2,233 |
| $ | 1,933 |
| $ | 2,361 |
| $ | 2,058 |
| $ | 2,233 |
|
| Industry Segment Operating Profit | | |
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 1,896 |
| $ | 1,801 |
| $ | 1,066 |
| $ | 1,853 |
| $ | 1,896 |
| $ | 1,801 |
|
| Printing Papers | (16 | ) | 271 |
| 599 |
| 533 |
| (16 | ) | 271 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | 178 |
| 161 |
| 268 |
| (25 | ) | 178 |
| 161 |
|
| Total Industry Segment Operating Profit | $ | 2,058 |
| $ | 2,233 |
| $ | 1,933 |
| $ | 2,361 |
| $ | 2,058 |
| $ | 2,233 |
|
Industry segment operating profits in 20142015 included a net loss from special items of $732$321 million compared with $732 million in 2014 and $336 million in 2013 and $286 million in 2012.2013. Operationally, compared with 2013,2014, the benefit from higherlower input costs ($232 million) was offset by lower average sales price realizations and favorable mix ($563226 million) and lower other costs ($16 million) were offset by, lower sales volumes ($3538 million), higher operating costs ($138 million), higher input costs ($14116 million), higher maintenance outage costs ($337 million) and higher other costs associated with the closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill ($4123 million).
The principal changes in operating profit by segment were as follows:
Industrial Packaging’s profits of $1.9 billion were $95$43 million higherlower than in 20132014 as the net benefit of higherlower input costs was offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix, were partially offset by lower sales volumes, higher operating costs and higher maintenance outage costs and higher input costs. In addition, 20142015 operating profits included a goodwill and trade name impairment charge of $137 million related to our Brazil Packaging business. Operating profits in 2014 included $16 million of costs associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, a goodwill impairment charge of $100 million related to our Asia Industrial Packaging business, a charge of $35 million for costs associated with a multi-employer pension plan withdrawal liability and a net charge of $7 million for other items. Operating profits in 2013 included $62 million of costs associated with the integration of Temple-Inland and a $13 million gain for a bargain purchase adjustment on the acquisition of a majority share of our operations in Turkey.
Printing Papers’ operating lossprofits of $16$533 million represented a $287$549 million reductionincrease in operating profits from 2013.2014. The benefits of higher average sales price realizations and a more favorable mix,from lower maintenance outage costs, the absence of a provision for bad debt related to a large envelope customer that was booked in 2013, and lower foreign exchange and other costs were more than offset by lower sales volumes, higher operating costs, higher input costs, and higherlower costs associated with the closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill.mill and lower foreign exchange impact were offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix, lower sales volumes, higher operating costs and higher maintenance outage costs. The 2014 operating loss also included a special items charge of $554 million for costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland, Alabama mill, a gain of $20 million for the resolution of a legal contingency in India and a charge of $32 million for costs associated with a foreign tax amnesty program. Operating
Consumer Packaging’s operating loss of $25 million represented a $203 million reduction in operating profits in 2013from 2014. The benefits from higher sales volumes, lower planned maintenance downtime costs and lower input costs were offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix, higher operating costs, and higher foreign exchange and other expenses. In addition, 2015 operating profits included $118an asset impairment charge of $174 million of costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland, Alabama mill and net charges of $123 million for the
impairmentrelated to the sale of our 55% equity share of the goodwill andIP-Sun JV in Asia, a trade name intangible assetnet cost of $8 million related to costs to convert our Riegelwood mill to 100% pulp production, net of proceeds from the sale of the Company's India Papers business.
Consumer Packaging’s profitsCarolina Coated Bristols brand, and $2 million of $178 million were $17 million higher than in 2013. The benefits from higher average sales price realizations and a favorable mix were more than offset by lower sales volumes, higher operating costs, higher planned maintenance downtime costs, higher input costs and higher other expenses.sheet plant closure costs. Operating profits in 2014 included $8 million of sheet plant closure costs. Operating profits in 2013 included costs of $45 million associated with the permanent shutdown of a paper machine at our Augusta, Georgia mill.
Corporate items, net, of $51$36 million of expense in 20142015 were lower than the $61$51 million of expense in 20132014 due to lower pension costs partially offset bythe absence of a one-time non-cash foreign exchange charge related to the administrative restructuring of some international entities.entities in 2014. The decrease in 20132014 from the expense of $87$61 million in 2012 primarily reflects2013 is due to lower supply chain initiative expenses.pension costs partially offset by the one-time non-cash foreign exchange charge.
Corporate special items, including restructuring and other items and net losses on sales and impairments of businesses were a loss of $320$238 million in 20142015 compared with a loss of $320 million in 2014 and a loss of $4 million in 20132013. The loss in 2015 is due to debt premium costs, costs associated with the restructure of our timber monetization and a loss of $49 million in 2012.legal liability reserve adjustment. The higher loss in 2014 is primarily due to higher debt extinguishment costs and a loss on the sale of a business by ASG, which was formerly referred to as AGI-Shorewood and in which we hold an investment, and the subsequent partial impairment of our ASG investmentinvestment.
Interest expense, net, was $555 million in 2015 compared with $607 million ($($601 million excluding special items net interest expense reported in the Printing Papers business segment) in 2014 and $612 million in 2013. The decrease in 2015 compared with $612 million in 2013 and $671 million in 2012.2014 is due to lower average interest rates. The decrease in 2014 compared with 2013 also reflects lower average interest rates. The decrease in 2013 compared with 2012 reflects lower average debt levels and the reversal of interest reserves related to U.S. federal income tax audits.
A net income tax provision of $123$466 million was recorded for 2015, including a tax benefit of $62 million related to internal restructurings, an expense of $23 million for the tax impact of the 2015 cash pension contribution of $750 million and a tax expense of $2 million for other items. The 2014, including income tax provision of $123 million includes a tax benefit of $90 million related to internal restructurings and a net tax expense of $9 million for other items. The 2013 income tax benefit of $498$498 million includes a tax benefit of $770 million associated with the settlement of tax audits and a net tax benefit of $4 million for other items. The 2012 income tax provision of $306 million includes a net expense of $14 million related to internal restructurings and an expense of $5 million to adjust deferred tax assets related to post-retirement prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D reimbursements).
Discontinued Operations
2014: On July 1, 2014, International Paper completed the spinoff of its distribution business, xpedx, which subsequently merged with Unisource Worldwide, Inc., with the combined companies now operating as Veritiv Corporation (Veritiv). The xpedx business had historically represented the Company's Distribution reportable segment.
The spinoff was accomplished by the contribution of the xpedx business to Veritiv and the distribution of 8,160,000 shares of Veritiv common stock on a pro-rata basis to International Paper shareholders. International Paper received payments of approximately $411 million, financed with new debt in Veritiv's capital structure.
2013: On April 1, 2013, the Company finalized the sale of Temple-Inland's 50% interest in Del-Tin Fiber L.L.C. to joint venture partner Deltic Timber Corporation for $20 million in assumed liabilities and cash.
On July 19, 2013 the Company finalized the sale of its Temple-Inland Building Products division to Georgia-Pacific Building Products, LLC for approximately $726 million in cash.
2012: Upon the acquisition of Temple-Inland, management committed to a plan to sell the Temple-Inland Building Products business, and on December 12, 2012, International Paper reached an agreement to sell the business (including Del-Tin Fiber L.L.C.) to Georgia-Pacific for $750 million in cash, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including satisfactory review by the DOJ, and to certain pre-and post-closing purchase price adjustments. The assets to be sold included 16 manufacturing facilities.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
For the year ended December 31, 20142015, International Paper generated $3.1$2.6 billion of cash flow from operations compared with $3.1 billion in 2014 and $3.0 billion in 2013.2013. Cash flow from operations included $750 million, $353 million and $31 million of cash pension contributions in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Capital spending for 20142015 totaled $1.41.5 billion, or 97%115% of depreciation and amortization expense. Net decreases in debt totaled $11374 million. Our liquidity position remains strong, supported by approximately $2.0$2.1 billion of credit facilities that we believe are adequate to meet future liquidity requirements. Maintaining an investment-grade credit rating for our long-term debt continues to be an important element in our overall financial strategy.
We expect to generate strong free cash flow again in 20152016 and will continue our balanced use of cash through investments in capital projects, the reduction of total debt, including the Company’s unfunded pension obligation, returning value to shareholders and strengthening our
businesses through strategic acquisitions, as appropriate.
Capital spending for 20152016 is targeted at $1.51.3 billion, or about 105%100% of depreciation and amortization.
Legal
While the operating results for International Paper’s various business segments are driven by a number of business-specific factors, changes in International Paper’s operating results are closely tied to changes in general economic conditions in North America, Europe, Russia, Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Factors that impact the demand for our products include
industrial non-durable goods production, consumer spending, commercial printing and advertising activity, white-collar employment levels, and movements in currency exchange rates.
Product prices are affected by general economic trends, inventory levels, currency exchange rate movements and worldwide capacity utilization. In addition to these revenue-related factors, net earnings are impacted by various cost drivers, the more significant of which include changes in raw material costs, principally wood, recycled fiber and chemical costs; energy costs; freight costs; salary and benefits costs, including pensions; and manufacturing conversion costs.
The following is a discussion of International Paper’s results of operations for the year ended December 31, 20142015, and the major factors affecting these results compared to 20132014 and 20122013.
For the year ended December 31, 2014,2015, International Paper reported net sales of $23.6$22.4 billion,, compared with $23.5$23.6 billion in 20132014 and $21.9$23.5 billion in 2012.2013. International net sales (including U.S. exports) totaled $9.3$7.8 billion or 39%35% of total sales in 2014.2015. This compares with international net sales of $9.5$9.3 billion in 20132014 and $8.4$9.5 billion in 2012.2013.
Full year 20142015 net earnings attributable to International Paper Company totaled $555$938 million ($1.29 ($2.23 per share), compared with net earnings of $1.4 billion ($3.11$555 million ($1.29 per share) in 20132014 and $794 million ($1.80$1.4 billion ($3.11 per share) in 2012.2013. Amounts in all periods include the results of discontinued operations.
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to International Paper Company after taxes in 20142015 were
$568 $938 million,, including $599$439 million of net special items charges and $157 million of non-operating pension expense compared with $568 million, including $599 million of net special items charges and $129 million of non-operating pension expense compared with $1.7in 2014, and $1.7 billion,, including $528$528 million of net special items gains and $197 million of non-operating pension expense in 2013, and $717 million, including $272 million of net special items charges and $113 million of non-operating pension expense in 2012.2013. Compared with 2013,2014, the benefitbenefits from higher average sales price realizations and mix,lower input costs, lower corporate and other costs and lower interest expense were offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix, lower sales volumes, higher operating costs, higher maintenance outage costs, higher input costs, higher costs associated with the closure of the Courtland mill, and higher tax expense. In addition, 20142015 results included lowerhigher equity earnings, net of taxes, relating to the Company’s investment in Ilim Holdings, SA.
Discontinued Operations
2014:
In 2014, $24 million of net income adjustments were recorded relating to discontinued businesses, including $16 million of costs associated with the spin-off of the xpedx business and $9 million of costs associated with the divestiture of the Temple-Inland Building Products business. Also included are the operating earnings of the xpedx business prior to the spin-off on July 1, 2014.
2013:
In 2013, $418 million of net income adjustments were recorded relating to discontinued businesses, including goodwill impairment charges of $366 million associated with the xpedx business, $19 million for costs associated with the restructuring of the xpedx business, $14 million for costs associated with the spin-off of the xpedx business and $19 million for costs associated with the sale of the Temple-Inland Building Products business. Also included are the operating profits for the xpedx business for the full year and for the Temple-
InlandTemple-Inland Building Products business through the date of sale of July 19, 2013.
2012:
In 2012, $43 million of net income adjustments were recorded relating to discontinued businesses, including $33 million of costs associated with the restructuring of the xpedx business and $9 million of costs associated with the announced agreement to sell the Temple-Inland Building Products business. Also included are the operating profits for the xpedx and Temple-Inland Building Products businesses.
Income Taxes
A net income tax provision of $466 million was recorded for 2015, including a tax benefit of $62 million related to internal restructurings, a tax expense of $23 million for the tax impact of the 2015 cash pension contribution of $750 million and a $2 million tax expense for other items. Excluding these items, an $83 million net tax benefit for other special items and a $101 million tax benefit related to non-operating pension expense, the tax provision was $687 million, or 33% of pre-tax earnings before equity earnings.
A net income tax provision of $123 million was recorded for 2014, including a tax benefit of $90 million related to internal restructurings and a net $9 million tax expense for other items. Excluding these items, a $372 million
net tax benefit for other special items and a $83 million tax benefit related to non-operating pension expense, the tax provision was $659 million, or 31% of pre-tax earnings before equity earnings.
A net income tax benefit of $498 million was recorded for 2013, including a tax benefit of $770 million related to the settlement of tax audits and a net benefit of $4 million for other items. Excluding these items, a $95 million net tax benefit for other special items and a $126 million tax benefit related to non-operating pension expense, the tax provision was $497 million, or 26% of pre-tax earnings before equity earnings.
A net income tax provision of $306 million was recorded for 2012, including a net tax expense of $14 million related to internal restructurings and a $5 million expense to adjust deferred tax assets related to post-retirement prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D reimbursements). Excluding these items, an $82 million net tax benefit for other special items and a $46 million tax benefit related to non-operating pension expense, the tax provision was $415 million, or 28% of pre-tax earnings before equity earnings.
Equity Earnings, Net of Taxes
Equity earnings, net of taxes in 2015, 2014, 2013 and 20122013 consisted principally of the Company’s share of earnings from its 50% investment in Ilim Holding S.A. in Russia (see page 31)30).
Corporate Items and Interest Expense
Corporate items totaled $51$36 million of expense for the year ended December 31, 20142015 compared with $61$51 million in 20132014 and $87$61 million in 2012.2013. The decrease in 20142015 from 2014 reflects the absence of a one-time non-cash foreign exchange charge related to the administrative restructuring of some international entities that occurred in 2014. The decrease in 2014 from 2013 reflects lower pension expenses partially offset by a one-time non-cash foreign exchange charge related to the administrative restructuring of some international entities. The
decrease in 2013 from 2012 reflects lower supply chain initiative expenses, partially offset by higher pension expense.
Net corporate interest expense totaled $601$555 million in 2014, $6122015, $601 million in 20132014 and $671$612 million in 2012.2013. The decrease in 20142015 compared with 20132014 reflects lower average interest rates. The decrease in 20132014 compared with 20122013 also reflects lower average debt levels and the reversal of interest reserves related to U.S. federal income tax audits.rates.
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests totaled a loss of $19$21 million in 20142015 compared with a loss of $17$19 million in 20132014 and earningsa loss of $5$17 million in 2012.2013. The decrease in 2015 reflects the sale of our equity share of the IP-Sun JV and lower earnings for the Shandong IP & Sun Food Packaging Co., Ltd joint venture in China prior to its divestiture. The decrease in 2014 compared with 2013 reflects the impact of the acquisition of the remaining 25% share of Orsa IP from the joint venture partner. The decrease in 2013 primarily reflects lower earnings for the Shandong IP & Sun Food Packaging Co., Ltd. joint venture in China due to competitive pressures on sales prices and higher pulp costs. In addition, 2013 includes a $15 million pre-tax charge for the impairment of a tradename intangible asset related to our India Papers business which has a net $3 million impact on noncontrolling interest.
Special Items
Restructuring and Other Charges
International Paper continually evaluates its operations for improvement opportunities targeted to (a) focus our portfolio on our core businesses, (b) rationalize and realign capacity to operate fewer facilities with the same
revenue capability and close high cost facilities, and (c) reduce costs. Annually, strategic operating plans are developed by each of our businesses. If it subsequently becomes apparent that a facility’s plan will not be achieved, a decision is then made to (a) invest additional capital to upgrade the facility, (b) shut down the facility and record the corresponding charge, or (c) evaluate the expected recovery of the carrying value of the facility to determine if an impairment of the asset value of the facility hasassets have occurred. In recent years, this policy has led to the shutdown of a number of facilities and the recording of significant asset impairment charges and severance costs. It is possible that additional charges and costs will be incurred in future periods in our core businesses should such triggering events occur.
2015: During 2015, corporate restructuring and other charges totaling $242 million before taxes ($155 million after taxes) were recorded. These charges included:
a $16 million charge before taxes ($10 million after taxes) for costs related to the restructuring of our 2006 timber monetization,
a $15 million charge before taxes ($9 million after taxes) for legal reserve adjustments, and
a $4 million charge before taxes ($3 million after taxes) for other items.
In addition, restructuring and other charges totaling $10 million before taxes ($6 million after taxes) were recorded in the Consumer Packaging industry segment including:
an $8 million net charge before taxes ($4 million after taxes) related to costs associated with the conversion of the Riegelwood, North Carolina facility to 100% pulp production, net of proceeds from the sale of the Carolina Coated Bristols brand, and
a $2 million charge (before and after taxes) for other items.
2014: During 2014,, corporate restructuring and other charges totaling $277 million before taxes ($169 million after taxes) were recorded. These charges included:
In addition, restructuring and other charges totaling $569 million before taxes ($349 million after taxes) were recorded in the Industrial Packaging, Printing Papers and Consumer Packaging industry segments including:
a $554 million charge before taxes ($338 million after taxes) for costs related to the shutdown of the Courtland, Alabama mill, and
a $15 million charge before taxes ($11 million after taxes) for other items.
2013: During 2013, corporate restructuring and other charges totaling a gain of $5 million before taxes ($3 million after taxes) were recorded. These charges included:
a $30 million gain before taxes ($19 million after taxes) for insurance reimbursements related to the Guaranty Bank legal settlement.
In addition, restructuring and other charges totaling $161 million before taxes ($101 million after taxes) were recorded in the Industrial Packaging, Printing Papers and Consumer Packaging industry segments including:
a $118 million charge before taxes ($72 million after taxes) for costs related to the shutdown of the Courtland, Alabama mill,
a $45 million charge before taxes ($28 million after taxes) for costs related to the shutdown of a paper machine at the Augusta, Georgia mill, and
a $2 million gain before taxes (loss of $1 million after taxes) for other items.
2012:During 2012, corporate restructuring and other charges totaling $51 million before taxes ($35 million after taxes) were recorded. These charges included:
a $3 million charge before taxes ($5 million after taxes) for other items.
In addition, restructuring and other charges totaling $14 million before taxes ($11 million after taxes) were recorded in the Industrial Packaging and Consumer Packaging industry segments including:
a $17 million charge before taxes ($12 million after taxes) related to the restructuring of our Packaging business in EMEA, and
a $3 million gain before taxes ($1 million after taxes) for other items.
Impairments of Goodwill
In the fourth quarter of 2015, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its Brazil Packaging business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill in the business, totaling $137 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the Brazil Packaging business and resulting impairment charge was due to the negative impacts on the cash flows of the business caused by the continued decline of the overall Brazilian economy.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated
fair value of its Asia Industrial Packaging business using expected discounted future cash flows and determined that due to a change in the strategic outlook, all of the goodwill of this business, totaling $100 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the Asia Industrial Packaging business and resulting impairment charge was due to a change in the strategic outlook for the business.
In the fourth quarter of 2013, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its India Papers business using expectedthe discounted future cash flows and determined that due to a change in the strategic outlook, all of the goodwill of this business, totaling $112 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the India Papers reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a change in the strategic outlook for the India Papers operations.
Also in the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its xpedx business using the discounted future cash flows and wrote off all of the goodwill of its xpedx business, totaling $400 million, which has been included in Discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The decline in the fair value of the xpedx reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a significant decline in earnings and a change in the strategic outlook for the xpedx operations.
Also during 2013, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $15 million ($7 million after taxes and noncontrolling interest) for the impairment of a trade name intangible asset related to our India Papers business.
No goodwill impairment charges were recorded in 2012.
Net Losses (Gains) on Sales and Impairments of Businesses
Net losses (gains) on sales and impairments of businesses included in special items totaled a pre-tax loss of $38$174 million ($113 million after taxes) in 2015, a pre-tax loss of $38 million ($31 million after taxes) in 2014, and a pre-tax loss of $3$3 million ($1 million after taxes) in 2013 and a pre-tax loss of $86 million ($87 million after taxes) in 2012.2013. The principal components of these gains/losses were:
2015: On October 13, 2015, the Company finalized the sale of its 55% interest in IP Asia Coated Paperboard (IP-Sun JV) business, within the Company's Consumer Packaging segment, to its Chinese coated board joint venture partner, Shandong Sun Holding Group Co., Ltd. for RMB 149 million (approximately USD $23 million). During the third quarter of 2015, a determination was made that the current book value of the asset group exceeded its estimated fair value of $23 million, which was the agreed upon selling price. The 2015 loss includes the pre-tax impairment charge of $174 million ($113 million after taxes). A pre-tax charge of $186
million was recorded during the third quarter in the Company's Consumer Packaging segment to write down the long-lived assets of this business to their estimated fair value. In the fourth quarter of 2015, upon the sale and corresponding deconsolidation of IP-Sun JV from the Company's consolidated balance sheet, final adjustments were made resulting in a reduction of the impairment of $12 million. The amount of pre-tax losses related to noncontrolling interest of the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $19 million, $12 million and $8 million, respectively. The amount of pre-tax losses related to the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $226 million, $51 million and $41 million, respectively.
The net 2015 loss totaling $174 million related to the impairment of Sun-JV is included in Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
2014: During 2014, the Company recorded net pre-tax charges of $47 million ($36 million after taxes) for a loss on the sale of a business by ASG (formerly referred to as AGI-Shorewood), in which we hold an investment and the subsequent partial impairment of our ASG investment, and a pre-tax gain of $9 million ($5 million after taxes) related to the sale of an investment.
2013: During 2013, the Company recorded net pre-tax charges of $3 million ($1 million after taxes) for adjustments related to the divestiture of three containerboard mills in 2012 and the sale of the Shorewood business.
2012: As referenced in Note 6 Acquisitions and Joint Ventures on pages 56 through 59 in Item. 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, on July 2, 2012, International Paper finalized the sales of its Ontario and Oxnard (Hueneme), California containerboard mills to New-Indy Containerboard LLC, and its New Johnsonville, Tennessee containerboard mill to Hood Container Corporation. During 2012, the Company recorded pre-tax charges of $29 million ($55 million after taxes) for costs associated with the divestitures of these mills. Also during 2012, in anticipation of the divestiture of the Hueneme mill, a pre-tax charge of $62 million ($38 million after taxes) was recorded to adjust the long-lived assets of the mill to their fair value.Industry Segment Operating Profits
Industry segment operating profits of $2.4 billion in 2015 decreased from $2.1 billion in 2014 decreased2014. The benefit from $2.2 billion in 2013. The benefits from higherlower input costs ($232 million) was offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix ($563226 million) and lower other costs ($16 million) were offset by, lower sales volumes ($3538 million), higher operating costs ($13816 million), higher input costs ($141 million), higher millmaintenance outage costs ($337 million) and higher other costs associated with the closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill ($4123 million).
Special items were a $732$321 million net loss in 20142015 compared with a net loss of $336$732 million in 2013.2014.
Market-related downtime in 2014 decreased2015 increased to approximately 440,000 tons from approximately 281,000 tons from approximately 412,000 tons in 2013.2014.
International Paper’s industry segments discussed below are consistent with the internal structure used to manage these businesses. All segments are differentiated on a common product, common customer basis consistent with the business segmentation generally used in the forest products industry.
Industrial Packaging
International Paper is the largest manufacturer of containerboard in the United States. Our production capacity is about 13 million tons annually. Our products include linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium and saturating kraft. About 80% of our production is converted domestically into corrugated boxes and other packaging by our 168 U.S. container plants. Additionally, we recycle approximately one million tons of OCC and mixed and white paper through our 20 recycling plants. In EMEA, our operations include three recycled fiber containerboard mills in Morocco and Turkey and 27 container plants in France, Italy, Spain, Morocco and Turkey. In Brazil our operations include three containerboard mills and four box plants. In Asia, our operations include 17 container plants in China and additional container plants in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Our container plants are supported by regional design centers, which offer total packaging solutions and supply chain initiatives.
Printing Papers
International Paper is one of the world’s leading producers of printing and writing papers. Products in this segment include uncoated papers and pulp.
Uncoated Papers:This business produces papers for use in copiers, desktop and laser printers and digital imaging. End use applications include advertising and promotional materials such as brochures, pamphlets, greeting cards, books, annual reports and direct mail. Uncoated papers also produces a variety of grades that are converted by our customers into envelopes, tablets, business forms and file folders. Uncoated papers are sold under private label and International Paper brand names that include Hammermill, Springhill, Williamsburg, Postmark, Accent, Great White, Chamex, Ballet, Rey, Pol, and Svetocopy. The mills producing uncoated papers are located in the United States, France, Poland, Russia, Brazil and India. The mills have uncoated paper production capacity of approximately 4 million tons annually. Brazilian operations function through International Paper do Brasil, Ltda, which owns or manages approximately 334,000 acres of forestlands in Brazil.
Pulp: Pulp is used in the manufacture of printing, writing and specialty papers, towel and tissue products and filtration products. Pulp is also converted into products such as diapers and sanitary napkins. Pulp products include fluff, and southern softwood pulp, as well as southern and birch hardwood paper pulps. These products are produced in the United States, France, Poland, Russia, and Brazil and are sold around the world. International Paper facilities have annual dried pulp capacity of about 1.8 million tons.
Consumer Packaging
International Paper is the world’s largest producer of solid bleached sulfate board with annual U.S. production capacity of about 1.6 million tons. Our coated paperboard business produces high quality coated paperboard for a variety of packaging and commercial printing end uses. Our Everest®, Fortress®, and Starcote® brands are used in packaging applications for everyday products such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, computer software and tobacco products. Our Carolina® brand is used in commercial printing end uses such as greeting cards, paperback book covers, lottery tickets, direct mail and point-of-purchase advertising. Our U.S. capacity is supplemented by about 352,000 tons of capacity at our mills producing coated board in Poland and Russia and by our International Paper & Sun Cartonboard Co., Ltd. joint venture in China which has annual capacity of 1.4 million tons.
Our Foodservice business produces cups, lids, food containers and plates through three domestic plants and four international facilities.
Ilim Holding S.A.
In October 2007, International Paper and Ilim Holding S.A. (Ilim) completed a 50:50 joint venture to operate a pulp and paper business located in Russia. Ilim’s facilities include three paper mills located in Bratsk, Ust-Ilimsk, and Koryazhma, Russia, with combined total pulp and paper capacity of over 3.2 million tons. Ilim has exclusive harvesting rights on timberland and forest areas exceeding 14.1 million acres (5.7 million hectares).
Products and brand designations appearing in italics are trademarks of International Paper or a related company.
Industrial Packaging
Demand for Industrial Packaging products is closely correlated with non-durable industrial goods production, as well as with demand for processed foods,
poultry, meat and agricultural products. In addition to prices and volumes, major factors affecting the profitability of Industrial Packaging are raw material and energy costs, freight costs, manufacturing efficiency and product mix.
Industrial Packagingnet sales and operating profits include the results of the Temple-Inland packaging operations from the date of acquisition in February 2012 and the results of the Brazil Packaging business from the date of acquisition in January 2013. In addition, due to the acquisition of a majority share of Olmuksa International Paper Sabanci Ambalaj Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S., (now called Olmuksan International Paper or Olmuksan) net sales for our corrugated packaging business in Turkey are includedis the largest manufacturer of containerboard in the business segment totals beginningUnited States. Our U.S. production capacity is over 13 million tons annually. Our products include linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium and saturating kraft. About 80% of our production is converted domestically into corrugated boxes and other packaging by our 165 U.S. container plants. Additionally, we recycle approximately one million tons of OCC and mixed and white paper through our 18 recycling plants. In EMEA, our operations include two recycled fiber containerboard mills in the first quarter of 2013Morocco and the operating profits reflect a higher ownership percentage thanTurkey and 26 container plants in previous years. Net sales for 2014increased1% to $14.9 billion compared with $14.8 billion in 2013,France, Italy, Spain, Morocco and 13% compared with $13.3 billion in 2012. Operating profits were 5%higher in 2014 than in 2013 and 78%higher than in 2012. Excluding costs associated with the acquisition and integration of Temple-Inland, goodwill impairment charges, the divestiture ofTurkey. In Brazil our operations include three containerboard mills costs associated with a multi-employer pension liability and other special items, operating profits in 2014 were 11% higher than in 2013 and 52% higher than in 2012. Benefits from the net impact of higher average sales price realizations and mix ($308 million) were offset by lower sales volumes ($12 million), higher operating costs ($21 million), higher maintenance outage costs ($20 million), higher input costs ($49 million) and higher other costs ($1 million). Additionally, operating profits in 2014 include a goodwill impairment charge of $100 million related to ourfour box plants. In Asia, Industrial Packaging business, costs of $16 million associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, a charge of $35 million associated with a multi-employer pension plan withdrawal liability and a net charge of $7 million for other items, while operating profits in 2013 include costs of $62 million associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, a gain of $13 million related to a bargain purchase adjustment on the acquisition of a majority share of our operations include 16 container plants in Turkey,China and a net gain of $1 million for other items.additional container plants in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Our container plants are supported by regional design centers, which offer total packaging solutions and supply chain initiatives.
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| Industrial Packaging | | | |
| In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
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| Sales | $ | 14,944 |
| $ | 14,810 |
| $ | 13,280 |
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| Operating Profit | 1,896 |
| 1,801 |
| 1,066 |
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North American Industrial Packagingnet sales were $12.7 billion in 2014 compared with $12.5 billion in 2013 and $11.6 billion in 2012. Operating profits in 2014 were $2.0 billion (both including and excluding costs associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, a multi-employer pension withdrawal liability and other
special items) compared with $1.8 billion (both including and excluding costs associated with the integration of Temple-Inland and other special items) in 2013 and $1.0 billion ($1.3 billion excluding costs associated with the acquisition and integration of Temple-Inland and mill divestiture costs) in 2012.
Sales volumes decreased in 2014 compared with 2013 reflecting slightly softer market demand for boxes. Average sales price realizations were higher mainly due to the realization of price increases for boxes and domestic containerboard that were implemented in 2013. Input costs were significantly higher for wood and energy. Freight costs also increased. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $20 million higher than in 2013. Manufacturing operating costs decreased, but were offset by inflation and higher overhead and distribution costs. The business took about 655,000 tons of total downtime in 2014 of which 240,000 were market-related and 415,000 were maintenance downtime. In 2013, the business took about 777,000 tons of total downtime of which about 377,000 were market-related and 400,000 were maintenance downtime. Operating profits in 2014 included $16 million of costs associated with the integration of Temple-Inland and a charge of $35 million associated with a multi-employer pension withdrawal liability. Operating profits in 2013 included $62 million of costs associated with the integration of Temple-Inland.
Looking ahead to 2015, compared with the fourth quarter of 2014, sales volumes for boxes in the first quarter are expected to be stable. Input costs are expected to be similar for wood and recycled fiber, but lower for mill energy. Planned maintenance downtime spending is expected to be about $18 million higher with outages scheduled at the Pine Hill, Savannah, Pensacola and Vicksburg mills. Manufacturing and other operating costs are expected to improve.
EMEA Industrial Packagingnet sales in 2014 and 2013 include the sales of our packaging operations in Turkey which are fully consolidated as of the beginning of 2013. Net sales were $1.3 billion in 2014 compared with $1.3 billion in 2013 and $1.0 billion in 2012. Operating profits in 2014 were $25 million ($31 million excluding restructuring costs) compared with $43 million ($32 million excluding a gain on a bargain purchase price adjustment on the acquisition of a majority share of our operations in Turkey and restructuring costs) in 2013 and $53 million ($72 million excluding restructuring costs) in 2012.
Sales volumes in 2014 were higher than in 2013 reflecting recovering economic conditions and improved demand for industrial packaging. Average sales margins were higher due to increased sales prices for boxes, partially offset by higher board costs. Other input costs, primarily for energy, were lower. Operating
profits included net gains of $2 million and $13 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively, for insurance settlements and Italian government grants, partially offset by additional operating costs in 2013, related to the earthquakes in Northern Italy in May 2012, which affected our San Felice box plant.
Entering the first quarter of 2015, sales volumes are expected to increase slightly reflecting continuing economic recovery. Average sales margins are expected to be favorably impacted by lower board costs, but box prices may decline due to competitive pressures. Other input costs should be about flat.
Brazilian Industrial Packaging net sales were $349 million in 2014 compared with $335 million in 2013. Operating profits in 2014 were a loss of $3 million ($4 million excluding a net gain related to acquisition and integration costs) compared with a loss of $2 million (a net gain of $2 millionexcluding acquisition and integration costs) in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2014 decreased compared with 2013 due to overall weaker market demand and lower box consumption in the product segments of some of our key customers. Average sales price realizations were higher reflecting the impact of sales price increases implemented in the first half of 2014. Input costs were higher, primarily for recycled fiber and chemicals. Operating costs were higher.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2015, sales volumes are expected to be stable. Average sales margins should improve reflecting a more favorable product mix. Input costs are expected to be stable.
Asian Industrial Packagingnet sales were $625 million in 2014 compared with $685 million in 2013 and $660 million in 2012. Operating profits were a loss of $112 million (a loss of $5 million excluding goodwill impairment charges and restructuring costs) in 2014 compared with a loss of $2 million (a gain of $2 million excluding restructuring costs) in 2013 and a gain of $5 million in 2012. Operating profits were negatively impacted in 2014 compared with 2013 by lower average sales margins and lower sales volumes, partially offset by decreased operating costs Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2015, sales volumes and average sales margins are expected to be seasonally soft.
Printing Papers
Demand for Printing Papers products
International Paper is closely correlated with changes in commercialone of the world’s leading producers of printing and advertising activity, direct mail volumeswriting papers. Products in this segment include uncoated papers and pulp.
Uncoated Papers:This business produces papers for uncoated cut-size products, with changesuse in white-collar employment levels that affect the usage of copycopiers, desktop and laser printer paper. Pulp is further affectedprinters and digital imaging. End use applications include advertising and promotional materials such as brochures, pamphlets, greeting cards, books, annual reports and direct mail. Uncoated papers also produces a variety of grades that are converted by changesour customers into envelopes, tablets, business forms and file folders. Uncoated papers are sold under private label and International Paper brand names that include Hammermill, Springhill, Williamsburg, Postmark, Accent, Great White, Chamex, Ballet, Rey, Pol, and Svetocopy. The mills producing uncoated papers are located in currency rates that can enhancethe United States, France, Poland, Russia, Brazil and India. The mills have uncoated paper production capacity of approximately 4 million tons annually. Brazilian operations function through International Paper do Brasil, Ltda, which owns or disadvantage producersmanages approximately 335,000 acres of forestlands in different geographicBrazil.
regions. Principal cost drivers include manufacturing efficiency, raw material and energy costs and freight costs.
Printing Papersnet sales for 2014Pulp: decreased 8% to $5.7 billion compared with $6.2 billion in 2013 and 8% compared with $6.2 billion in 2012. Operating profits in 2014 were 106%lower than in 2013 and 103%lower than in 2012. Excluding facility closure costs, impairment costs and other special items, operating profits in 2014 were 7% higher than in 2013 and 8% lower than in 2012. Benefits from higher average sales price realizations and a favorable mix ($178 million), lower planned maintenance downtime costs ($26 million), the absence of a provision for bad debt related to a large envelope customer that was booked in 2013 ($28 million), and lower foreign exchange and other costs ($25 million) were offset by lower sales volumes ($82 million), higher operating costs ($49 million), higher input costs ($47 million), and costs associated with the closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill ($41 million). In addition, operating profits in 2014 include special items costs of $554 million associated with the closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill. During 2013, the Company accelerated depreciation for certain Courtland assets, and evaluated certain other assets for possible alternative uses by one of our other businesses. The net book value of these assets at December 31, 2013 was approximately $470 million. In the first quarter of 2014, we completed our evaluation and concluded that there were no alternative uses for these assets. We recognized approximately $464 million of accelerated depreciation related to these assets in 2014. Operating profits in 2014 also include a charge of $32 million associated with a foreign tax amnesty program, and a gain of $20 million for the resolution of a legal contingency in India, while operating profits in 2013 included costs of $118 million associated with the announced closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill and a $123 million impairment charge associated with goodwill and a trade name intangible asset in our India Papers business.
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| In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
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| Sales | $ | 5,720 |
| $ | 6,205 |
| $ | 6,230 |
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| Operating Profit (Loss) | (16 | ) | 271 |
| 599 |
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North American Printing Papersnet sales were $2.1 billion in 2014, $2.6 billion in 2013 and $2.7 billion in 2012. Operating profits in 2014 were a loss of $398 million (a gain of $156 million excluding costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland, Alabama mill) compared with gains of $36 million ($154 million excluding costs associated with the Courtland mill shutdown) in 2013 and $331 million in 2012.
Sales volumes in 2014 decreased compared with 2013 due to lower market demand for uncoated freesheet
paper and the closure our Courtland mill. Average sales price realizations were higher, reflecting sales price increases in both domestic and export markets. Higher input costs for wood were offset by lower costs for chemicals, however freight costs were higher. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $14 million lower in 2014. Operating profits in 2014 were negatively impacted by costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland, Alabama mill but benefited from the absence of a provision for bad debt related to a large envelope customer that was recorded in 2013.
Entering the first quarter of 2015, sales volumes are expected to be stable compared with the fourth quarter of 2014. Average sales margins should improve reflecting a more favorable mix although average sales price realizations are expected to be flat. Input costs are expected to be stable. Planned maintenance downtime costs are expected to be about $16 million lower with an outage scheduledPulp is used in the 2015 first quarter at our Georgetown mill compared with outages at our Eastovermanufacture of printing, writing and Riverdale millsspecialty papers, towel and tissue products and filtration products. Pulp is also converted into products such as diapers and sanitary napkins. Pulp products include fluff, and southern softwood pulp, as well as southern and birch hardwood paper pulps. These products are produced in the 2014 fourth quarter.
Brazilian Papersnet sales for 2014 were $1.1 billion compared with $1.1 billion in 2013 and $1.1 billion in 2012. Operating profits for 2014 were $177 million ($209 million excluding costs associated with a tax amnesty program) compared with $210 million in 2013 and $163 million in 2012.
Sales volumes in 2014 were about flat compared with 2013. Average sales price realizations improved for domestic uncoated freesheet paper due to the realization of price increases implemented in the second half of 2013 and in 2014. Margins were favorably affected by an increased proportion of sales to the higher-margin domestic market. Raw material costs increased for wood and chemicals. Operating costs were higher than in 2013 and planned maintenance downtime costs were flat.
Looking ahead to 2015, sales volumes in the first quarter are expected to decrease due to seasonally weaker customer demand for uncoated freesheet paper. Average sales price improvements are expected to reflect the partial realization of announced sales price increases in the Brazilian domestic market for uncoated freesheet paper. Input costs are expected to be flat. Planned maintenance outage costs should be $5 million lower with an outage scheduled at the Luiz Antonio mill in the first quarter.
European Papersnet sales in 2014 were $1.5 billion compared with $1.5 billion in 2013 and $1.4 billion in 2012. Operating profits in 2014 were $140 million compared with $167 million in 2013 and $179 million in 2012.
Compared with 2013, sales volumes for uncoated freesheet paper in 2014 were slightly higher in both
United States, France, Poland, Russia, and Europe. Average sales price realizations for uncoated freesheet paper decreased in both EuropeBrazil and Russia, reflecting weak economic conditions and soft market demand. In Russia, sales prices in rubles increased, but this improvement is masked byare sold around the impactworld. International Paper facilities have annual dried pulp capacity of the currency depreciation against the U.S. dollar. Input costs were significantly higher for wood in both Europe and Russia, partially offset by lower chemical costs. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $11about 1.8 million lower in 2014 than in 2013. Manufacturing and other operating costs were favorable.
Entering 2015, sales volumes in the first quarter are expected to be seasonally weaker in Russia, and about flat in Europe. Average sales price realizations for uncoated freesheet paper are expected to remain steady in Europe, but increase in Russia. Input costs should be lower for oil and wood, partially offset by higher chemicals costs.
Indian Papersnet sales were $178 million in 2014, $185 million ($174 million excluding excise duties which were included in net sales in 2013 and prior periods) in 2013 and $185 million ($178 million excluding excise duties) in 2012. Operating profits were $8 million (a loss of $12 million excluding a gain related to the resolution of a legal contingency) in 2014, a loss of $145 million (a loss of $22 million excluding goodwill and trade name impairment charges) in 2013 and a loss of $16 million in 2012.tons.
Average sales price realizations improved in 2014 compared with 2013 due to the impact of price increases implemented in 2013. Sales volumes were flat, reflecting weak economic conditions. Input costs were higher, primarily for wood. Operating costs and planned maintenance downtime costs were lower in 2014. Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2015, sales volumes are expected to be seasonally higher. Average sales price realizations are expected to decrease due to competitive pressures.
Asian Printing Papersnet sales were $59 million in 2014, $90 million in 2013 and $85 million in 2012. Operating profits were $0 million in 2014 and $1 million in both 2013 and 2012.
U.S. Pulpnet sales were $895 million in 2014 compared with $815 million in 2013 and $725 million in 2012. Operating profits were $57 million in 2014 compared with $2 million in 2013 and a loss of $59 million in 2012.
Sales volumes in 2014 increased from 2013 for both fluff pulp and market pulp reflecting improved market demand. Average sales price realizations increased significantly for fluff pulp, while prices for market pulp were also higher. Input costs for wood and energy were higher. Operating costs were lower, but planned maintenance downtime costs were $1 million higher.
Compared with the fourth quarter of 2014, sales volumes in the first quarter of 2015, are expected to decrease for market pulp, but be slightly higher for fluff pulp. Average sales price realizations are expected to to be stable for fluff pulp and softwood market pulp, while hardwood market pulp prices are expected to improve. Input costs should be flat. Planned maintenance downtime costs should be about $13 million higher than in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Consumer Packaging
International Paper is one of the world’s largest producers of solid bleached sulfate board with annual U.S. production capacity of about 1.2 million tons (reduced from about 1.6 million tons) after initiating the conversion of the Riegelwood Mill to 100% pulp production in late December of 2015. Our coated paperboard business produces high quality coated paperboard for a variety of packaging and foodservice end uses. Our Everest®, Fortress®, and Starcote® brands are used in packaging applications for everyday products such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and tobacco products. The Carolina® brand, which was sold to MeadWestvaco Corporation in April 2015, was used in commercial printing end uses. Our U.S. capacity is supplemented by about 379,000 tons of capacity at our mills producing coated board in Poland and Russia and, prior to its sale in October 2015, by our International Paper & Sun Cartonboard Co., Ltd. joint venture in China which had an annual capacity of 1.4 million tons.
Our Foodservice business produces cups, lids, food containers and plates through three domestic plants and four international facilities.
Ilim Holding S.A.
In October 2007, International Paper and Ilim Holding S.A. (Ilim) completed a 50:50 joint venture to operate a pulp and paper business located in Russia. Ilim’s facilities include three paper mills located in Bratsk, Ust-Ilimsk, and Koryazhma, Russia, with combined total pulp and paper capacity of over 3.4 million tons. Ilim has exclusive harvesting rights on timberland and forest areas exceeding 14.8 million acres (6.0 million hectares).
Products and brand designations appearing in italics are trademarks of International Paper or a related company.
Industrial Packaging
Demand for Industrial Packaging products is closely correlated with non-durable industrial goods production, as well as with demand for processed foods, poultry, meat and agricultural products. In addition to prices and volumes, major factors affecting the profitability of Industrial Packaging are raw material and energy costs, freight costs, manufacturing efficiency and product mix.
Industrial Packagingnet sales for 2015 decreased 3% to $14.5 billion compared with $14.9 billion in 2014, and 2% compared with $14.8 billion in 2013. Operating profits were 2% lower in 2015 than in 2014 and 3%higher than in 2013. Excluding costs associated with the acquisition and integration of Temple-Inland, goodwill impairment charges, costs associated with a multi-employer pension liability and other special items, operating profits in 2015 were 3% lower than in 2014 and 8% higher than in 2013. Benefits from lower input costs ($175 million) were offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix ($144 million), lower sales volumes ($36 million), higher operating costs ($43 million) and higher maintenance outage costs ($16 million). Additionally, operating profits in 2015 include a goodwill and trade name impairment charge associated with our Brazil Packaging business ($137 million). Operating profits in 2014 include a goodwill impairment charge of $100 million related to our Asia Industrial Packaging business, costs of $16 million associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, a charge of $35 million associated with a multi-employer pension plan withdrawal liability and a net charge of $7 million for other items. Operating profits in 2013 include costs of $62 million associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, a gain of $13 million related to a bargain purchase adjustment on the acquisition of a majority share of our operations in Turkey, and a net gain of $1 million for other items.
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| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Sales | $ | 14,484 |
| $ | 14,944 |
| $ | 14,810 |
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| Operating Profit | 1,853 |
| 1,896 |
| 1,801 |
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North American Industrial Packagingnet sales were $12.5 billion in 2015 compared with $12.7 billion in 2014 and $12.5 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $2.0 billion compared with $2.0 billion (both including and excluding costs associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, a multi-employer pension withdrawal liability and other special items) in 2014 and $1.8 billion (both including and excluding costs associated with the integration of Temple-Inland and other special items in 2013.
Sales volumes decreased in 2015 compared with 2014 reflecting slightly lower box shipments and lower shipments of containerboard to export markets. In 2015, the business took about 814,000 tons of total downtime of which about 363,000 were market-related and 451,000 were maintenance downtime. The business took about 622,000 tons of total downtime in 2014 of which 240,000 were market-related and 382,000 were maintenance downtime. Average sales price realizations were lower mostly for Euro-denominated shipments of containerboard to export markets. Input costs were lower, primarily for energy. Distribution costs were flat as lower freight fuel surcharges offset rate increases. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $15 million higher than in 2014. Manufacturing operating costs decreased, but were more than offset by wage and benefit inflation. Depreciation costs were lower.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015, sales volumes for boxes are expected to be seasonally lower, while shipments of containerboard to export markets should increase. Input costs are expected to be higher for energy and wood, but lower for waste fiber. Planned maintenance downtime spending is expected to be about $21 million higher. Manufacturing operating costs are expected to improve.
EMEA Industrial Packagingnet sales were $1.1 billion in 2015 compared with $1.3 billion in 2014 and $1.3 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $13 million compared with $25 million ($31 million excluding restructuring costs) in 2014 and $43 million ($32 million excluding a gain on a bargain purchase price adjustment on the acquisition of a majority share of our operations in Turkey and restructuring costs) in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 were higher than in 2014 reflecting improved market demand and strong commercial initiatives in the Eurozone throughout the year and growth in Morocco and Turkey in the fourth quarter. Net sales decreased primarily due to the negative impact of foreign exchange rates. Higher board costs also contributed to lower average sales margins. Other input costs, primarily for energy, were lower. Operating earnings in 2015 also included a gain of $4 million related to the change in ownership of our OCC collection operations in Turkey.
Entering the first quarter of 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015 sales volumes are expected to be flat. Average sales margins are expected to be favorably impacted by higher box sales prices, lower board costs in Turkey and a favorable mix. Input costs for energy should be slightly higher.
Brazilian Industrial Packaging net sales were $228 million in 2015 compared with $349 million in 2014 and $335 million in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were a loss
of $163 million (a loss of $26 million excluding goodwill and trade name impairment charges) compared with a loss of $3 million (a loss of $4 millionexcluding a net gain related to acquisition and integration costs) in 2014 and a loss of $2 million (a gain of $2 million excluding acquisition and integration costs) in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 decreased compared with 2014 due to overall weak economic conditions and lower box consumption in the product segments of some of our key customers. Average sales price realizations for boxes were lower. Input costs were slightly higher. Operating costs also increased. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $1 million lower in 2015 compared with 2014.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015 sales volumes are expected to be seasonally lower. Average sales margins should improve reflecting a previously announced sales price increase for boxes. Input costs are expected to be stable and operating costs should reflect the benefits of cost savings initiatives.
Asian Industrial Packagingnet sales were $601 million in 2015 compared with $625 million in 2014 and $685 million in 2013. Operating profits were a loss of $6 million in 2015 compared with a loss of $112 million (a loss of $5 million excluding goodwill impairment charges and restructuring costs) in 2014 and a loss of $2 million (a gain of $2 million excluding restructuring costs) in 2013. Compared with 2014, sales volumes for boxes in 2015 were lower and average sales margins decreased due to competitive price pressures and an unfavorable sales mix. However, operating costs were lower.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, sales volumes are expected to be seasonally lower. On October 8, 2015, the Company announced that it was pursuing strategic options for its corrugated box business in China and Southeast Asia and had signed a non-binding letter of intent with a prospective buyer.
Printing Papers
Demand for Printing Papers products is closely correlated with changes in commercial printing and advertising activity, direct mail volumes and, for uncoated cut-size products, with changes in white-collar employment levels that affect the usage of copy and laser printer paper. Pulp is further affected by changes in currency rates that can enhance or disadvantage producers in different geographic regions. Principal cost drivers include manufacturing efficiency, raw material and energy costs and freight costs.
Printing Papersnet sales for 2015 decreased 12% to $5.0 billion compared with $5.7 billion in 2014 and 19%
compared with $6.2 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were significantly higher than in both 2014 and 2013. Excluding facility closure costs, impairment costs and other special items, operating profits in 2015 were 3% lower than in 2014 and 4% higher than in 2013. Benefits from lower input costs ($18 million), lower costs associated with the closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill ($44 million) and favorable foreign exchange ($33 million) were offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix ($52 million), lower sales volumes ($16 million), higher operating costs ($18 million) and higher planned maintenance downtime costs ($26 million). In addition, operating profits in 2014 include special items costs of $554 million associated with the closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill. During 2013, the Company accelerated depreciation for certain Courtland assets, and evaluated certain other assets for possible alternative uses by one of our other businesses. The net book value of these assets at December 31, 2013 was approximately $470 million. In the first quarter of 2014, we completed our evaluation and concluded that there were no alternative uses for these assets. We recognized approximately $464 million of accelerated depreciation related to these assets in 2014. Operating profits in 2014 also include a charge of $32 million associated with a foreign tax amnesty program, and a gain of $20 million for the resolution of a legal contingency in India, while operating profits in 2013 included costs of $118 million associated with the announced closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill and a $123 million impairment charge associated with goodwill and a trade name intangible asset in our India Papers business.
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| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Sales | $ | 5,031 |
| $ | 5,720 |
| $ | 6,205 |
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| Operating Profit (Loss) | 533 |
| (16 | ) | 271 |
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North American Printing Papersnet sales were $1.9 billion in 2015, $2.1 billion in 2014 and $2.6 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $179 million compared with a loss of $398 million (a gain of $156 million excluding costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland, Alabama mill) in 2014 and a gain of $36 million ($154 million excluding costs associated with the Courtland mill shutdown) in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 decreased compared with 2014 primarily due to the closure of our Courtland mill in 2014. Shipments to the domestic market increased, but export shipments declined. Average sales price realizations decreased, primarily in the domestic market. Input costs were lower, mainly for energy. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $12 million higher in 2015. Operating profits in 2014 were negatively impacted by costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland, Alabama mill.
Entering the first quarter of 2016, sales volumes are expected to be up slightly compared with the fourth quarter of 2015. Average sales margins should be about flat reflecting lower average sales price realizations offset by a more favorable product mix. Input costs are expected to be stable. Planned maintenance downtime costs are expected to be about $14 million lower with an outage scheduled in the 2016 first quarter at our Georgetown mill compared with outages at our Eastover and Riverdale mills in the 2015 fourth quarter.
In January 2015, the United Steelworkers, Domtar Corporation, Packaging Corporation of America, Finch Paper LLC and P. H. Glatfelter Company (the Petitioners) filed an anti-dumping petition before the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) and the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) alleging that paper producers in China, Indonesia, Australia, Brazil, and Portugal are selling uncoated free sheet paper in sheet form (the Products) in violation of international trade rules. The Petitioners also filed a countervailing-duties petition with these agencies regarding imports of the Products from China and Indonesia. In January 2016, the DOC announced its final countervailing duty rates on imports of the Products to the United States from certain producers from China and Indonesia. Also, in January 2016, the DOC announced its final anti-dumping duty rates on imports of the Products to the United States from certain producers from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia and Portugal. In February 2016, the ITC concluded its anti-dumping and countervailing duties investigations and made a final determination that the U.S. market had been injured by imports of the Products. Accordingly, the DOC’s previously announced countervailing duty rates and anti-dumping duty rates will be in effect for a minimum of five years. We do not believe the impact of these rates will have a material, adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Brazilian Papersnet sales for 2015 were $878 million compared with $1.1 billion in 2014 and $1.1 billion in 2013. Operating profits for 2015 were $186 million compared with $177 million ($209 million excluding costs associated with a tax amnesty program) in 2014 and $210 million in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 were lower compared with 2014 reflecting weak economic conditions and the absence of 2014 one-time events. Average sales price realizations improved for domestic uncoated freesheet paper due to the realization of price increases implemented in the second half of 2015. Margins were unfavorably affected by an increased proportion of sales to the lower-margin export markets. Raw material costs increased for energy and wood. Operating costs were higher than in 2014, while planned maintenance downtime costs were $4 million lower.
Looking ahead to 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015 sales volumes in the first quarter are expected to decrease due to seasonally weaker customer demand for uncoated freesheet paper. Average sales price improvements are expected to reflect the partial realization of announced sales price increases in the Brazilian domestic market for uncoated freesheet paper. Input costs are expected to be slightly higher for chemicals and electricity.
European Papersnet sales in 2015 were $1.2 billion compared with $1.5 billion in 2014 and $1.5 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $133 million compared with $140 million in 2014 and $167 million in 2013.
Compared with 2014, sales volumes for uncoated freesheet paper in 2015 were slightly lower in both Russia and Europe. Average sales price realizations for uncoated freesheet paper increased in Russia, but remained flat in Europe, reflecting tight demand and supply conditions in the first half of the year. Input costs increased slightly as higher costs for wood, chemicals and energy in Russia were largely offset by lower costs in Europe. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $11 million higher in 2015 than in 2014.
Entering 2016, domestic sales volumes in the first quarter are expected to be seasonally weaker in Russia, and stable in Europe. Average sales price realizations for uncoated freesheet paper are expected to reflect the impact of announced price increases in both Europe and Russia. Input costs should be slightly higher for wood and chemicals. Planned maintenance downtime costs should be $1 million lower than in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Indian Papersnet sales were $172 million in 2015, $178 million in 2014 and $185 million ($174 million excluding excise duties which were included in net sales in 2013 and prior periods) in 2013. Operating profits were a loss of $11 million in 2015, compared with a gain of $8 million (a loss of $12 million excluding a gain related to the resolution of a legal contingency) in 2014 and a loss of $145 million (a loss of $22 million excluding goodwill and trade name impairment charges) in 2013.
Average sales price realizations decreased in 2015 compared with 2014 reflecting soft market demand. Sales volumes increased, primarily to export markets. Input costs were lower for wood and chemicals. Operating costs were higher in 2015, but planned maintenance downtime costs were even with 2014. Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, sales volumes are expected to be seasonally higher. Average sales price realizations are expected to be stable.
U.S. Pulpnet sales were $844 million in 2015 compared with $895 million in 2014 and $815 million in 2013.
Operating profits were $46 million in 2015 compared with $57 million in 2014 and $2 million in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 decreased from 2014 with lower softwood pulp volumes being partially offset by higher fluff pulp volumes. Average sales price realizations were lower for both fluff pulp and softwood market pulp. Input costs decreased primarily for energy. Operating costs were higher, but distribution costs were lower. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $4 million lower in 2015 than in 2014.
Compared with the fourth quarter of 2015, sales volumes in the first quarter of 2016 are expected to be stable. Average sales price realizations are expected to be lower for fluff pulp and softwood market pulp. Input costs should be higher for fuels and utilities. Planned maintenance downtime costs should be about $45 million higher than in the fourth quarter of 2015 including outage costs associated with the conversion of our Riegelwood mill to 100% pulp production.
Consumer Packaging
Demand and pricing for Consumer Packaging products correlate closely with consumer spending and general economic activity. In addition to prices and volumes, major factors affecting the profitability of Consumer Packaging are raw material and energy costs, freight costs, manufacturing efficiency and product mix.
Consumer Packaging net sales in 20142015 decreased1% 14% from 2013, but increased 7%2014, and decreased 14% from 2012.2013. Operating profits increased11%decreased 114% from 2013, but2014 and decreased 34%116% from 2012.2013. Excluding sheet plant closurethe cost associated with the conversion of our Riegelwood, North Carolina mill to 100% pulp production, net of the proceeds from the sale of the Carolina Coated Bristols brand, costs associated with the impairment of goodwill and other assets of the IP-Sun JV, costs associated with the permanent shutdown of a paper machine at our Augusta, Georgia mill and costs related to the sale of the Shorewood business, 2014other special items, 2015 operating profits were 11%15% lower than in 2013,2014, and 30%24% lower than in 2012.2013. Benefits from higher sales volumes ($14 million), lower planned maintenance downtime costs ($5 million) and lower input costs ($39 million) were offset by lower average sales price realizations and a favorable mix ($60 million) were offset by lower sales volumes ($1130 million), higher operating costs ($944 million), higher planned maintenance downtime costs ($12 million), higher input costs ($43 million) and higher foreign exchange and other costs ($711 million). In addition, operating profits in 2015 include a charge of $174 million for the impairment of goodwill and other assets for the IP-Sun JV, an $8 million cost related to the conversion of our Riegelwood mill to 100% pulp production, net of the proceeds from the sale of the Carolina Coated Bristols brand, and $2 million of costs associated with sheet plant closures, while operating profits in 2014 include $8 million of costs associated with sheet plant closures, while operatingclosures. Operating profits in 2013 include costs of $45 million related to the permanent shutdown of a paper machine at our
Augusta, Georgia mill and $2 million of costs associated with the sale of the Shorewood business.
| | | Consumer Packaging | | |
| In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Sales | $ | 3,403 |
| $ | 3,435 |
| $ | 3,170 |
| $ | 2,940 |
| $ | 3,403 |
| $ | 3,435 |
|
| Operating Profit | 178 |
| 161 |
| 268 |
| |
| Operating Profit (Loss) | | (25 | ) | 178 |
| 161 |
|
North American Consumer Packaging net sales were $2.0$1.9 billion in 20142015 compared with $2.0 billion in 20132014 and $2.0 billion in 20122013. Operating profits were $81 million ($91 million excluding the cost associated with the planned conversion of our Riegelwood mill to 100% pulp production, net of proceeds from the sale of the Carolina Coated Bristols brand, and sheet plant closure costs) in 2015 compared with $92 million ($($100 million excluding sheet plant closure costs) in 2014 compared withand $63 million ($110 million excluding paper machine shutdown costs and costs related to the sale of the Shorewood business) in 2013 and $165 million ($162 million excluding a gain associated with the sale of the Shorewood business in 2012).2013.
Coated Paperboard sales volumes in 20142015 were lower than in 20132014 reflecting weaker market demand. The business took about 41,00077,000 tons of market-related downtime in 20142015 compared with about 24,00041,000 tons in 2013.2014. Average sales price realizations increased year-
over-year due tomodestly year over year as competitive pressures in the current year only partially offset the impact of sales price increases implemented in 2013 and 2014. Input costs increased, primarilydecreased for energy and chemicals, but wood and energy.costs increased. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $11$10 million higherlower in 2014.2015. Operating costs were also higher.higher, mainly due to inflation and overhead costs.
Foodservice sales volumes increased in 20142015 compared with 20132014 reflecting strong market demand. Average sales margins were flat as higher average sales pricesincreased due to lower resin costs and a more favorable customer mix were offset by higher input costs for board and resins.mix. Operating costs and distribution costs were both higher.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2015,2016, Coated Paperboard sales volumes are expected to be seasonally weakerslightly lower than in the fourth quarter of 2014.2015 due to our exit from the coated bristols market. Average sales price realizations are expected to be slightly higher, andflat, but margins should also benefit from a more favorable product mix. Input costs are expected to be higher for wood, chemicals and energy. Planned maintenance downtime costs should be $4 million higher with a planned maintenance outage scheduled at our Augusta mill in the first quarter. Foodservice sales volumes are expected to be seasonally lower. Average sales margins are expected to improve due to the realization of sales price increases effective with our January contract openers. Input costs, primarily for resin, are expected to improve and operatinga more favorable mix. Operating costs are expected to decrease.
European Consumer Packaging net sales in 20142015 were $319 million compared with $365 million compared with $380 millionin 20132014 and $380 million in 20122013. Operating profits in 20142015 were $87 million compared with $91 million compared within 2014 and $100 million in 2013 and $99 million in 2012. Sales volumes in 20142015 compared with 2013 were flat as an increase
2014 increased in the Russian market was offset by a decreaseEurope, but decreased in the European market.Russia. Average sales margins improved in Russia due to slightly higher average sales price realizations were higher in the Russian market.and a more favorable mix. In Europe average sales margins decreased reflecting lower average sales price realizations decreased and average sales margins were also negatively impacted by an unfavorable geographic mix. Input costs were lower in Europe, primarily for wood increased year-over-year. Planned maintenance downtime costsand energy, but were $1 million lowerhigher in 2014 than in 2013.Russia, primarily for wood.
Looking forward to the first quarter of 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015, sales volumes are expected to be lower than in the fourth quarter of 2014 reflecting weak economic conditions.stable. Average sales price realizations are expected to be slightly higher in both Russia and Europe. Input costs are expected to be lower, primarily for fuel.flat, while operating costs are expected to increase.
Asian Consumer Packagingnet The Company sold its 55% equity share in the IP-Sun JV in October 2015. Net sales and operating profits presented below include results through September 30, 2015. Net sales were $682 million in 2015 compared with $1.0 billion in 2014 compared withand $1.1 billion in 2013 and $830 million in 2012. Operating profits in 20142015 were a loss of $193 million (a loss of $19 million excluding goodwill and other asset impairment costs) compared with losses of $5 million compared with a loss ofin 2014 and $2 million in 2013 and a gain of .$4 million in 2012.
Sales volumes and average sales price realizations were lower in 20142015 due to over-supplied market conditions and competitive
pressures. The currency depreciation of the Chinese renminbi against the U.S. dollarAverage sales margins were also negatively impacted year-over-year results. However, average sales margins benefited fromby a moreless favorable product mix. Input costs and freight costs were lower and operating costs also decreased.
In
On October 13, 2015, the firstCompany finalized the sale of its 55% interest in IP Asia Coated Paperboard (IP-Sun JV) business, within the Company's Consumer Packaging segment, to its Chinese coated board joint venture partner, Shandong Sun Holding Group Co., Ltd. for RMB 149 million (approximately USD $23 million). During the third quarter of 2015, sales volumes are expecteda determination was made that the current book value of the asset group exceeded its estimated fair value of $23 million, which was the agreed upon selling price. The 2015 loss includes the net pre-tax impairment charge of $174 million ($113 million after taxes). A pre-tax charge of $186 million was recorded during the third quarter in the Company's Consumer Packaging segment to be slightly lower. Average sales price realizations are expectedwrite down the long-lived assets of this business to be flat reflecting continuing competitive pressures.their estimated fair value. In the fourth quarter of 2015, upon the sale and corresponding deconsolidation of IP-Sun JV from the Company's consolidated balance sheet, final adjustments were made resulting in a reduction of the impairment of $12 million. The business will drive earnings improvement through operational excellence.amount of pre-tax losses related to noncontrolling interest of the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $19 million, $12 million and $8 million, respectively. The amount of pre-tax losses related to the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's
consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $226 million, $51 million and $41 million, respectively.
Equity Earnings, Net of Taxes – Ilim Holding S.A.
International Paper accounts for its investment in Ilim Holding S.A. (Ilim), a separate reportable industry segment, using the equity method of accounting.
The Company recorded equity earnings, net of taxes, related to Ilim of $131 million in 2015 compared with a loss of $194 million in 2014 compared withand a loss of $46 million in 2013 and a gain of $56 million in 2012.2013. Operating results recorded in 20142015 included an after-tax non-cash foreign exchange loss of $269$75 million compared with an after-tax foreign exchange loss of $269 million in 2014 and an after-tax foreign exchange loss of $32 million in 2013 and an after-tax foreign exchange gain of $16 million in 2012 primarily on the remeasurement of Ilim's U.S. dollar-denominated net debt.
Sales volumes for the joint venture increased year-over-yearyear over year for shipments to China of hardwood pulp and softwood pulp, andbut decreased for linerboard. Sales volumes in the domestic Russian market increased for linerboard,hardwood pulp and paper, but decreased for softwood pulp and hardwood pulp.linerboard. Average sales price realizations were higher in 20142015 for sales to China of softwood pulp, but lower for hardwood pulp . Into export markets and linerboard to the domestic market, but were offset by lower average sales price realizations were lower for sales of softwood pulp and linerboard.to export markets. Input costs increased year-over-year for wood, chemicals, fuel and energy. Freight costs also increased. The Company received cash dividends from the joint venture of $35 million in 2015 and $56 million in 2014. No dividends were paid in 2013 and 2012.2013.
Entering the first quarter of 2015,2016, sales volumes are expected to be seasonally lower than in the fourth quarter of 20142015 due to the January holidays in Russia. Average sales price realizations are expected to remain strongdecrease for exported hardwood pulp, softwood pulp and domestic linerboard and paper, partiallycontainerboard, slightly offset by lowerhigher average sales pricesprice realizations for exported softwood pulp.paper in the domestic market. Input costs for woodenergy, chemicals and energywood should be higher and distribution costs are also expected to increase.
Overview
A major factor in International Paper’s liquidity and capital resource planning is its generation of operating cash flow, which is highly sensitive to changes in the
pricing and demand for our major products. While changes in key cash operating costs, such as energy, raw material and transportation costs, do have an effect on operating cash generation, we believe that our focus
on pricing and cost controls has improved our cash flow generation over an operating cycle.
Cash uses during 20142015 were primarily focused on working capital requirements, capital spending, debt reductions and returning cash to shareholders.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Cash provided by operations totaled $3.12.6 billion in 20142015 compared with $3.03.1 billion for 20132014 and $3.0 billion for 20122013.
The major components of cash provided by operations are earnings from operations adjusted for non-cash income and expense items, cash pension contributions and changes in working capital. Earnings from operations, adjusted for non-cash income and expense items and cash pension contributions decreased by $279433 million in 20142015 versus 20132014 driven mainly by increased cash pension contributions in 2014.2015. Cash used for working capital components, accounts receivable and inventory less accounts payable and accrued liabilities, interest payable and other totaled $222 million in 2015, compared with a cash use of $158 million in 2014, compared with and a cash use of $486 million in 2013 and cash provided of $84 million in 2012.
The Company generated free cash flow of approximately $2.11.8 billion, $1.82.1 billion and $1.61.8 billion in 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure and the most comparable GAAP measure is cash provided by operations. Management uses free cash flow as a liquidity metric because it measures the amount of cash generated that is available to maintain our assets, make investments or acquisitions, pay dividends and reduce debt. The following are reconciliations of free cash flow to cash provided by operations:
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| | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
|
| Cash provided by operations | $ | 3,077 |
| $ | 3,028 |
| $ | 2,967 |
|
| (Less)/Add: | | | |
| Cash invested in capital projects | (1,366 | ) | (1,198 | ) | (1,383 | ) |
| Cash contribution to pension plan | 353 |
| 31 |
| 44 |
|
| Cash received from unwinding a timber monetization | — |
| — |
| (251 | ) |
| Change in control payments related to Temple-Inland acquisition | — |
| — |
| 120 |
|
| Insurance reimbursement for Guaranty Bank settlement | — |
| (30 | ) | 80 |
|
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 2,064 |
| $ | 1,831 |
| $ | 1,577 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Cash provided by operations | $ | 2,580 |
| $ | 3,077 |
| $ | 3,028 |
|
| (Less)/Add: | | | |
| Cash invested in capital projects | (1,487 | ) | (1,366 | ) | (1,198 | ) |
| Cash contribution to pension plan | 750 |
| 353 |
| 31 |
|
| Insurance reimbursement for Guaranty Bank settlement | — |
| — |
| (30 | ) |
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 1,843 |
| $ | 2,064 |
| $ | 1,831 |
|
| | | In millions | Three Months Ended December 31, 2014 |
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 |
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2013 |
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 | Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2014 |
| Cash provided by operations | $ | 1,144 |
| $ | 933 |
| $ | 1,037 |
| $ | 990 |
| $ | 837 |
| $ | 1,144 |
|
| (Less)/Add: | | |
| Cash invested in capital projects | (405 | ) | (327 | ) | (439 | ) | (489 | ) | (325 | ) | (405 | ) |
| Cash contribution to pension plan | — |
| 90 |
| — |
| |
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 739 |
| $ | 696 |
| $ | 598 |
| $ | 501 |
| $ | 512 |
| $ | 739 |
|
Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit
On July 19, 2011, the Company filed an amended 2009 tax return claiming alternative fuel mixture tax credits as non-taxable income. The amended position has been accepted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the closing of the IRS tax audit for the years 2006 - 2009. As a result, during 2013, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $753 million related to the non-taxability of the alternative fuel mixture tax credits.
Investment Activities
Investment activities in 20142015 were up from 20132014 reflecting an increase in capital spending.spending and the use of $198 million of cash in conjunction with the timber monetization restructuring (see Note 12 Variable Interest Entities and Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries on pages 64 through 66 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data) in 2015. In addition, 2014 investment activity includes the receipt of approximately $400 million in connection with the spin-off of the xpedx distribution business. The Company maintains an average capital spending target of $1.4 billion per yeararound depreciation or amortization levels or modestly above due to strategic plans over the course of an economic cycle. Capital spending was$1.5 billion in 2015, or 115% of depreciation and amortization, compared with $1.4 billion in 2014, or 97% of depreciation and amortization, compared withand $1.2 billion in 2013, or 77% of depreciation and amortization and $1.4 billion, or 93% of depreciation and amortization in 20122013. Across our businesses, capital spending as a percentage of depreciation and amortization ranged from 87%118% to 104%100% in 20142015. The following table shows capital spending for operations by business segment for the years ended December 31, 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013.
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 754 |
| $ | 629 |
| $ | 565 |
| $ | 858 |
| $ | 754 |
| $ | 629 |
|
| Printing Papers | 318 |
| 294 |
| 449 |
| 361 |
| 318 |
| 294 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | 233 |
| 208 |
| 296 |
| 216 |
| 233 |
| 208 |
|
| Distribution | — |
| 9 |
| 10 |
| — |
| — |
| 9 |
|
| Subtotal | 1,305 |
| 1,140 |
| 1,320 |
| 1,435 |
| 1,305 |
| 1,140 |
|
| Corporate and other | 61 |
| 58 |
| 63 |
| 52 |
| 61 |
| 58 |
|
| Total | $ | 1,366 |
| $ | 1,198 |
| $ | 1,383 |
| $ | 1,487 |
| $ | 1,366 |
| $ | 1,198 |
|
Capital expenditures in 20152016 are currently expected to be about $1.51.3 billion, or 105%100% of depreciation and amortization.
Acquisitions and Joint Ventures
OLMUKSAN
2014: In May 2014, the Company conducted a voluntary tender offer for the remaining outstanding
12.6% public shares of Olmuksan. The Company also purchased outstanding shares of Olmuksan outside of the tender offer. As of December 31, 2014 and 2015, the Company owned 91.7% of Olmuksan's outstanding and issued shares.
2013: On January 3, 2013, International Paper completed the acquisition (effective date of acquisition on January 1, 2013) of the shares of its joint venture partner, Sabanci Holding, in the Turkish corrugated packaging company, Olmuksa International Paper Sabanci Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., now called Olmuksan International Paper Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Olmuksan), for a purchase price of $56 million.$56 million. The acquired shares represented 43.7% of Olmuksan's shares. Prior to this acquisition, International Paper held a 43.7% equity interest in Olmuksan.
Because the transaction resulted in International Paper becoming the majority shareholder, owning 87.4% of Olmuksan's outstanding and issued shares, its completion triggered a mandatory call for tender of the remaining public shares which began in March 2013 and ended in April 2013, with no shares tendered. As a result, the 12.6% owned by other parties were considered non-controlling interests. Olmuksan's financial results have been consolidated with the Company's Industrial Packaging segment beginning January 1, 2013, the effective date which International Paper obtained majority control of the entity.
Following the transaction, the Company's previously held 43.7% equity interest in Olmuksan was remeasured to a fair value of $75 million, resulting in a gain of $9 million. In addition, the cumulative translation adjustment balance of $17 million relating to the previously held equity interest was reclassified, as expense, from accumulated other comprehensive income.
The final purchase price allocation indicated that the sum of the cash consideration paid, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest and the fair value of the previously held interest was less than the fair value of the underlying assets by $21 million, resulting in a bargain purchase price gain being recorded on this transaction. The aforementioned remeasurement of equity interest gain, the cumulative translation adjustment to expense, and the bargain purchase gain are included in the Net bargain purchase gain on acquisition of business in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
ORSA
2014: On April 8, 2014, the Company acquired the remaining 25% of shares of Orsa International Paper Embalangens S.A. (Orsa IP) from its joint venture
partner, Jari Celulose, Papel e Embalagens S.A. (Jari), a Grupo Orsa company, for approximately $127 million, of which $105 million was paid in cash with the remaining $22 million held back pending satisfaction of certain indemnification obligations by Jari. International Paper will release the amount held back, or any amount for which we have not notified Jari of a claim, by March 30, 2016. An additional $11 million, which was not included in the purchase price, was placed in an escrow account pending resolution of certain open matters. During 2014, these open matters were successfully resolved, which resulted in $9 million paid out of escrow to Jari and correspondingly added to the final purchase consideration. The remaining $2 million was released back to the Company. As a result of this transaction, the Company reversed the $168 million of Redeemable noncontrolling interest included on the March 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet. The net difference between the Redeemable noncontrolling interest balance plus $14 million of currency translation adjustment reclassified out of Other comprehensive income less the 25% purchase price was reflected as an increase to Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet.
2013: On January 14, 2013, International Paper and Jari formed Orsa IP with International Paper holding a 75% stake. The value of International Paper's investment in Orsa IP was approximately $471 million.$471 million. Because International Paper acquired a majority control of the joint venture, Orsa IP's financial results have been consolidated with our Industrial Packaging segment from the date of formation on January 14, 2013. The 25% owned by Jari was considered a redeemable noncontrolling interest and met the requirements to be classified outside permanent equity. As such, the Company reported $163 million in Redeemable noncontrolling interest in the December 31, 2013 consolidated balance sheet.
TEMPLE-INLAND, INC.
2012: On February 13, 2012, International Paper completed the acquisition of Temple-Inland, Inc. (Temple-Inland). International Paper acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Temple-Inland for $32.00 per share in cash, totaling approximately $3.7 billion, and assumed approximately $700 million of Temple-Inland’s debt. As a condition to allowing the transaction to proceed, the Company entered into an agreement on a Final Judgment with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that required the Company to divest three containerboard mills, with approximately 970,000 tons of aggregate
containerboard capacity. On July 2, 2012, International Paper sold its Ontario and Oxnard (Hueneme), California containerboard mills to New-Indy Containerboard LLC, and its New Johnsonville, Tennessee containerboard mill to Hood Container Corporation. By completing these transactions, the Company satisfied its divestiture obligations under the Final Judgment. See Note 7 Divestitures/Spinoff on pages 59 and 60 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further details of these divestitures.
Temple-Inland's results of operations are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition on February 13, 2012.
Financing Activities
Amounts related to early debt extinguishment during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 20122013 were as follows:
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Debt reductions (a) | $ | 1,625 |
| $ | 574 |
| $ | 1,272 |
| $ | 2,151 |
| $ | 1,625 |
| $ | 574 |
|
| Pre-tax early debt extinguishment costs (b) | 276 |
| 25 |
| 48 |
| 207 |
| 276 |
| 25 |
|
| |
| (b) | Amounts are included in Restructuring and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. |
2015: Financing activities during 2015 included debt issuances of $6.9 billion and retirements of $6.9 billion for a net decrease of $74 million.
International Paper utilizes interest rate swaps to change the mix of fixed and variable rate debt and manage interest expense. At December 31, 2015, International Paper had interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $17 million and maturities in 2018 (see Note 14 Derivatives and Hedging Activities on pages 67 through 71 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data). During 2015, existing swaps and the amortization of deferred gains on previously terminated swaps decreased the weighted average cost of debt from 5.9% to an effective rate of 5.8%. The inclusion of the offsetting interest income from short-term investments reduced this effective rate to 5.1%.
In 2015, International Paper issued $700 million of 3.80% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2026, $600 million of 5.00% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2035, and $700 million of 5.15% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2046. The proceeds from this borrowing were used to repay approximately $1.0 billion of notes with interest rates ranging from 4.75% to 9.38% and original maturities from 2018 to 2022, along with $211 million of cash premiums associated with the debt repayments. Additionally, the proceeds from this borrowing were used to make a $750 million voluntary cash contribution to the Company's pension plan. Pre-tax early debt retirement costs of $207 million related to the debt repayments, including the $211 million of cash premiums, are included in restructuring and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015.
Other financing activities during 2015 included the net repurchase of approximately 8.0 million shares of treasury stock, including restricted stock withholding, and the issuance of 62,000 shares of common stock for various plans, including stock options exercises that generated approximately $2.4 million of cash. Repurchases of common stock and payments of restricted stock withholding taxes totaled $604.6 million, including $522.6 million related to shares repurchased under the Company's share repurchase program.
In October 2015, International Paper announced that the quarterly dividend would be increased from $0.40 per share to $0.44 per share, effective for the 2015 fourth quarter.
2014: Financing activities during 2014 included debt issuances of $2.0$2.0 billion and retirements of $2.1$2.1 billion,, for a net decrease of $113 million.$113 million.
International Paper utilizes interest rate swaps to change the mix of fixed and variable rate debt and manage interest expense. At December 31, 2014, International Paper had interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $230 million and maturities in 2018 (see Note 14 Derivatives and Hedging Activities on pages 7067 through 7471 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data). During 2014, existing swaps and the amortization of deferred gains on previously terminated swaps decreased the weighted average cost of debt from 6.8% to an effective rate of 6.7%. The inclusion of the offsetting interest income from short-term investments reduced this effective rate to 6.3%. During the second quarter of 2014, International Paper issued $800 million of 3.65% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2024 and $800 million of 4.80% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2044. The proceeds from this borrowing were used to repay approximately $960 million of notes with interest rates ranging from 7.95% to 9.38% and original maturities from 2018 to 2019. Pre-tax early debt retirement costs of $262 million related to these debt repayments, including $258 million of cash premiums, are included
in Restructuring and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014.
Other financing activities during 2014 included the net repurchase of approximately 22.517.9 million shares of treasury stock, including restricted stock withholding, and the issuance of 1.6 million shares of common stock for various plans, including stock options exercises that generated approximately $66 million of cash. Repurchases of common stock and payments of restricted stock withholding taxes totaled $1.06 billion, including $983 million related to shares repurchased under the Company's share repurchase program.
In September 2014, International Paper announced that the quarterly dividend would be increased from $0.35 per share to $0.40 per share, effective for the 2014 fourth quarter.
2013: Financing activities during 2013 included debt issuances of $241 million and retirements of $845 million, for a net decrease of $604 million.
International Paper utilizes interest rate swaps to change the mix of fixed and variable rate debt and manage interest expense. At December 31, 2013, International Paper had interest rate swaps with a total
notional amount of $175 million and maturities in 2018 (see Note 14 Derivatives and Hedging Activities on pages 7067 through 7471 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data). During 2013, existing swaps and the amortization of deferred gains on previously terminated swaps decreased the weighted average cost of debt from 6.7% to an effective rate of 6.5%. The inclusion of the offsetting interest income from short-term investments reduced this effective rate to 6.2%. Other financing activities during 2013 included the net repurchase of approximately 10.9 million shares of treasury stock, including restricted stock withholding, and the issuance of 7.3 million shares of common stock for various plans, including stock options exercises that generated approximately $298 million of cash. Repurchases of common stock and payments of restricted stock withholding taxes totaled $512 million, including $461 million related to shares repurchased under the Company's share repurchase program.
In September 2013, International Paper announced that the quarterly dividend would be increased from $0.30 per share to $0.35 per share, effective for the 2013 fourth quarter.
2012:Financing activities during 2012 included debt issuances of $2.1 billion and retirements of $2.5 billion, for a net decrease of $356 million.
In February 2012, International Paper issued a $1.2 billion term loan with an initial interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 138 basis points that varies depending
on the credit rating of the Company and a $200 million term loan with an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 175 basis points, both with maturity dates in 2017. The proceeds from these borrowings were used, along with available cash, to fund the acquisition of Temple-Inland. During 2012, International Paper fully repaid the $1.2 billion term loan.
International Paper utilizes interest rate swaps to change the mix of fixed and variable rate debt and manage interest expense. At December 31, 2012, International Paper had interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $150 million and maturities in 2013 (see Note 14 Derivatives and Hedging Activities on pages 70 through 74 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data). During 2012, existing swaps and the amortization of deferred gains on previously terminated swaps decreased the weighted average cost of debt from 6.8% to an effective rate of 6.6%. The inclusion of the offsetting interest income from short-term investments reduced this effective rate to 6.2%.Other financing activities during 2012 included the issuance of approximately 1.9 million shares of treasury stock, net of restricted stock withholding, and 1.0 million shares of common stock for various incentive plans, including stock options exercises that generated approximately $108 million of cash. Payment of restricted stock withholding taxes totaled $35 million.
Off-Balance Sheet Variable Interest Entities
Liquidity and Capital Resources Outlook for 20152016
Capital Expenditures and Long-Term Debt
International Paper expects to be able to meet projected capital expenditures, service existing debt and meet working capital and dividend requirements during 20152016 through current cash balances and cash from operations. Additionally, the Company has existing credit facilities totaling $2.0$2.1 billion of which nothing has been used.available at December 31, 2015.
The Company was in compliance with all its debt covenants at December 31, 20142015. The Company’s financial covenants require the maintenance of a minimum net worth of $9 billion and a total debt-to-capital ratio of less than 60%. Net worth is defined as the sum of common stock, paid-in capital and retained earnings, less treasury stock plus any cumulative goodwill impairment charges. The calculation also excludes accumulated other comprehensive income/loss and Nonrecourse Financial Liabilities of Special Purpose Entities. The total debt-to-capital ratio is
defined as total debt divided by the sum of total debt plus net worth. At December 31, 20142015, International Paper’s net worth was $14.0$14.1 billion, and the total-debt-to-capital ratio was 40%39.8%.
The Company will continue to rely upon debt and capital markets for the majority of any necessary long-term funding not provided by operating cash flows. Funding decisions will be guided by our capital structure planning objectives. The primary goals of the Company’s capital structure planning are to maximize financial flexibility and preserve liquidity while reducing interest expense. The majority of International Paper’s debt is accessed through global public capital markets where we have a wide base of investors.
Maintaining an investment grade credit rating is an important element of International Paper’s financing strategy. At December 31, 20142015, the Company held long-term credit ratings of BBB (stable outlook) and Baa2 (stable outlook) by S&P and Moody’s, respectively.
Contractual obligations for future payments under existing debt and lease commitments and purchase obligations at December 31, 20142015, were as follows:
| | | In millions | 2015 |
| 2016 |
| 2017 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| Thereafter |
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Thereafter |
| Maturities of long-term debt (a) | $ | 742 |
| $ | 543 |
| $ | 71 |
| $ | 1,229 |
| $ | 605 |
| $ | 6,184 |
| $ | 426 |
| $ | 43 |
| $ | 811 |
| $ | 427 |
| $ | 183 |
| $ | 7,436 |
|
| Debt obligations with right of offset (b) | — |
| 5,202 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| |
| Lease obligations | 142 |
| 106 |
| 84 |
| 63 |
| 45 |
| 91 |
| 118 |
| 95 |
| 72 |
| 55 |
| 41 |
| 128 |
|
| Purchase obligations (c) | 3,266 |
| 761 |
| 583 |
| 463 |
| 422 |
| 1,690 |
| |
| Total (d) | $ | 4,150 |
| $ | 6,612 |
| $ | 738 |
| $ | 1,755 |
| $ | 1,072 |
| $ | 7,965 |
| |
| Purchase obligations (b) | | 3,001 |
| 541 |
| 447 |
| 371 |
| 358 |
| 1,579 |
|
| Total (c) | | $ | 3,545 |
| $ | 679 |
| $ | 1,330 |
| $ | 853 |
| $ | 582 |
| $ | 9,143 |
|
| |
| (a) | Total debt includes scheduled principal payments only. |
| |
(c) | Includes $2.3 billion relating to fiber supply agreements entered into at the time of the 2006 Transformation Plan forestland sales and in conjunction with the 2008 acquisition of Weyerhaeuser Company’s Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling business.
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(d)(c) | Not included in the above table due to the uncertainty as to the amount and timing of the payment are unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $119$101 million. |
tax liability of $1.4 billion related to the 2006 forestlands sale will be settled in connection with the maturity of the timber notes. The entities to which these installment notes were contributed used the installment notes as collateral for $4.8 billion of borrowings from third-party lenders. Of these third-party loans, $4.1 billion mature in September 2015. Failure to extend, renew or refinance these third-party loans prior to their stated maturity, which we believe is unlikely, could trigger the sale of the installment notes to facilitate the $4.1 billion debt payment which, in turn, would result in an acceleration of the payment of the deferred income taxes that resulted from the 2006 forestlands sale. As a result, we could have tax payment obligations of approximately $1.2 billion in 2015. We expect we would fund these tax payments, if required, from current cash balances, cash from operations, borrowings under our existing credit facilities, accessing capital markets, or a combination thereof.
We consider the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 20142015, to be indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, no U.S. income taxes have been provided thereon. As of December 31, 20142015, the amount of cash associated with indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings was approximately $1 billion.$600 million. We do not anticipate the need to repatriate funds to the United States to satisfy domestic liquidity needs arising in the ordinary course of business, including liquidity needs associated with our domestic debt service requirements.
Pension Obligations and Funding
At December 31, 20142015, the projected benefit obligation for the Company’s U.S. defined benefit plans determined under U.S. GAAP was approximately $3.83.5 billion higher than the fair value of plan assets. Approximately $3.4$3.2 billion of this amount relates to plans that are subject to minimum funding requirements. Under current IRS funding rules, the calculation of minimum funding requirements differs from the calculation of the present value of plan benefits(benefits
(the projected benefit obligation) for accounting purposes. In December 2008, the Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 (WERA) was passed by the U.S. Congress which provided for pension funding relief and technical corrections. Funding contributions depend on the funding method selected by the Company, and the timing of its implementation, as well as on actual demographic data and the targeted funding level. The Company continually reassesses the amount and timing of any discretionary contributions and elected to make contributions totaling $353750 million and $31353 million for the years ended December 31, 20142015 and 20132014, respectively. At this time, we do not expect thatto have any required contributions to itsour plans in 20152016 will be approximately $63 million,, although the Company may elect to make future voluntary contributions. The timing
and amount of future contributions, which could be material, will depend on a number of factors, including the actual earnings and changes in values of plan assets and changes in interest rates. International Paper has announced a voluntary, limited-time opportunity for former employees who are participants in the Retirement Plan of International Paper Company (the Pension Plan) to request early payment of their entire Pension Plan benefit in the form of a single lump sum payment. Eligible participants who wish to receive the lump sum payment must make an election between February 29 and April 29, 2016, and payment is scheduled to be made on or before June 30, 2016. All payments will be made from the Pension Plan trust assets. The target population has a total liability of $3.0 billion. The amount of the total payments will depend on the participation rate of eligible participants, but is expected to be approximately $1.5 billion. Based on the expected level of payments, settlement accounting rules will apply in the period in which the payments are made. This will result in a plan remeasurement and the recognition in earnings of a pro-rata portion of unamortized net actuarial loss.
Ilim Holding S.A. Shareholder’s Agreement
In October 2007, in connection with the formation of the Ilim Holding S.A. joint venture, International Paper entered into a shareholder’s agreement that includes provisions relating to the reconciliation of disputes among the partners. This agreement was amended on May 7, 2014. Pursuant to the amended agreement, beginning on January 1, 2017, either the Company or its partners may commence certain procedures specified under the deadlock provisions. If these or any other deadlock provisions are commenced, the Company may in certain situations, choose to purchase its partners’ 50% interest in Ilim. Any such transaction would be subject to review and approval by Russian and other relevant antitrust authorities. Any such purchase by International Paper would result in the consolidation of Ilim’s financial position and results of operations in all subsequent periods.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires International Paper to establish accounting policies and to make estimates that affect both the amounts and timing of the recording of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Some of these estimates require judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain.
Accounting policies whose application may have a significant effect on the reported results of operations and financial position of International Paper, and that can require judgments by management that affect their application, include the accounting for contingencies, impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and goodwill, pensions and postretirement benefit obligations, stock options and income taxes. The Company has discussed the selection of critical accounting policies and the effect of significant estimates with the Audit and Finance Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Contingent Liabilities
Accruals for contingent liabilities, including legal and environmental matters, are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred or an asset impaired and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Liabilities accrued for legal matters require judgments regarding projected outcomes and range of loss based on historical experience and recommendations of legal counsel. Liabilities for
environmental matters require evaluations of relevant environmental regulations and estimates of future remediation alternatives and costs.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Goodwill
An impairment of a long-lived asset exists when the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, and is recorded when the carrying amount is not recoverable through cash flows from future operations. A goodwill impairment exists when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its fair value. Assessments of possible impairments of long-lived assets and goodwill are made when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable through future operations. Additionally, testing for possible impairment of goodwill and intangible asset balances is required annually. The amount and timing of any impairment charges based on these assessments require the estimation of future cash flows and the fair market value of the related assets based on management’s best estimates of certain key factors, including future selling prices and volumes, operating, raw material, energy and freight costs, and various other projected operating economic factors. As these
key factors change in future periods, the Company will update its impairment analyses to reflect its latest estimates and projections.
Under the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other,” the testing of goodwill for possible impairment is a two-step process. In the first step, the fair value of the Company’s reporting units is compared with their carrying value, including goodwill. If fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill is not considered to be impaired. If the fair value of a reporting unit is below the carrying value, then step two is performed to measure the amount of the goodwill impairment loss for the reporting unit. This analysis requires the determination of the fair value of all of the individual assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, including any currently unrecognized intangible assets, as if the reporting unit had been purchased on the analysis date. Once these fair values have been determined, the implied fair value of the unit’s goodwill is calculated as the excess, if any, of the fair value of the reporting unit determined in step one over the fair value of the net assets determined in step two. The carrying value of goodwill is then reduced to this implied value, or to zero if the fair value of the assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, through a goodwill impairment charge.
The impairment analysis requires a number of judgments by management. In calculating the estimated fair value of its reporting units in step one, the Company uses the projected future cash flows to be generated by each unit over the estimated remaining useful operating lives of the unit’s assets, discounted using the estimated cost-of-capital discount rate for
each reporting unit. These calculations require many estimates, including discount rates, future growth rates, and cost and pricing trends for each reporting unit. Subsequent changes in economic and operating conditions can affect these assumptions and could result in additional interim testing and goodwill impairment charges in future periods. Upon completion, the resulting estimated fair values are then analyzed for reasonableness by comparing them to earnings multiples for historic industry business transactions, and by comparing the sum of the reporting unit fair values and other corporate assets and liabilities divided by diluted common shares outstanding to the Company’s market price per share on the analysis date.
In the fourth quarter of 2015, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its Brazil Packaging business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill in the business, totaling $137 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the Brazil Packaging business and resulting impairment charge was due to the negative impacts on the cash
flows of the business caused by the continued decline of the overall Brazilian economy.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its Asia Industrial Packaging business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill in this business, totaling $100 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the Asia Industrial Packaging business and resulting impairment charge was due to a change in the strategic outlook for the business.
In the fourth quarter of 2013, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its India Papers business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill of this business, totaling $112 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the India Papers reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a change in the strategic outlook for the India Papers operations.
Also in the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its xpedx business using the discounted future cash flows and wrote off all of the goodwill of its xpedx business, totaling $400 million. The decline in fair value of the xpedx reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a significant decline in earnings and a change in the strategic outlook for the xpedx operations.
As a result, during the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a total goodwill impairment charge of $512 million ($485 million after taxes and a gain of $3 million related to noncontrolling interest), representing all of the recorded goodwill of the xpedx business and the India Papers business.
Also during 2013, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $15 million ($7 million after taxes and noncontrolling interest) for the impairment of a trade name intangible asset related to our India Papers business.
No goodwill impairment charges were recorded in 2012.
Pension and Postretirement Benefit ObligationsIncome Taxes
The chargesA net income tax provision of $466 million was recorded for pension and other postretirement benefit obligations are determined annually in conjunction with International Paper’s consulting actuary, and are dependent upon various assumptions including the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, discount rates, projected future compensation increases, health care cost trend rates and mortality rates.
The calculations of pension and postretirement benefit obligations and expenses require decisions about a number of key assumptions that can significantly affect liability and expense amounts, including the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, the discount rate used to calculate plan liabilities, the projected rate of future compensation increases and health care cost trend rates.
Benefit obligations and fair values of plan assets as of December 31, 20142015, for International Paper’s pension and postretirement plans were as follows:
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| | | | | | |
| In millions | Benefit
Obligation |
| Fair Value of
Plan Assets |
|
| U.S. qualified pension | $ | 14,343 |
| $ | 10,918 |
|
| U.S. nonqualified pension | 398 |
| — |
|
| U.S. postretirement | 306 |
| — |
|
| Non-U.S. pension | 233 |
| 180 |
|
| Non-U.S. postretirement | 59 |
| — |
|
The table below shows assumptions used by International Paperincluding a tax benefit of $62 million related to calculate U.S. pension obligationsinternal restructurings, a tax expense of $23 million for the years shown:
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| | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
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| Discount rate | 4.10 | % | 4.90 | % | 4.10 | % |
| Rate of compensation increase | 3.75 | % | 3.75 | % | 3.75 | % |
Additionally, health care cost trend rates used intax impact of the calculation2015 cash pension contribution of U.S. postretirement obligations for the years shown were:
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| | | | |
| | 2014 |
| 2013 |
|
| Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year | 7.00 | % | 7.00 | % |
| Rate that the cost trend rate gradually declines to | 5.00 | % | 5.00 | % |
| Year that the rate reaches the rate it is assumed to remain | 2022 |
| 2017 |
|
International Paper determines these actuarial assumptions, after consultation with our actuaries, on December 31 of each year to calculate liability information as of that date$750 million and pension and postretirementa $2 million tax expense for other items. Excluding these items, an $83 million net tax benefit for other special items and a $101 million tax benefit related to non-operating pension expense, the following year. The expected long-term ratetax provision was $687 million, or 33% of return on plan assets ispre-tax earnings before equity earnings.
A net income tax provision of $123 million was recorded for 2014 including a tax benefit of $90 million related to internal restructurings and a net $9 million tax expense for other items. Excluding these items, a $372 million
net tax benefit for other special items and a $83 million tax benefit related to non-operating pension expense, the tax provision was $659 million, or 31% of pre-tax earnings before equity earnings.
based on projected ratesA net income tax benefit of return$498 million was recorded for current2013, including a tax benefit of $770 million related to the settlement of tax audits and planned asset classesa net benefit of $4 million for other items. Excluding these items, a $95 million net tax benefit for other special items and a $126 million tax benefit related to non-operating pension expense, the tax provision was $497 million, or 26% of pre-tax earnings before equity earnings.
Equity Earnings, Net of Taxes
Equity earnings, net of taxes in 2015, 2014 and 2013 consisted principally of the plan’sCompany’s share of earnings from its 50% investment portfolio. The discount rate assumption was determined based on a hypothetical settlement portfolio selected from a universein Ilim Holding S.A. in Russia (see page 30).
Corporate Items and Interest Expense
Corporate items totaled $36 million of high quality corporate bonds.
The expected long-term rate of return on U.S. pension plan assets used to determine net periodic costexpense for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared with $51 million in 2014 was 7.75%.and $61 million in 2013. The decrease in 2015 from 2014 reflects the absence of a one-time non-cash foreign exchange charge related to the administrative restructuring of some international entities that occurred in 2014. The decrease in 2014 from 2013 reflects lower pension expenses partially offset by a one-time non-cash foreign exchange charge related to the administrative restructuring of some international entities.
Increasing (decreasing)Net corporate interest expense totaled $555 million in 2015, $601 million in 2014 and $612 million in 2013. The decrease in 2015 compared with 2014 reflects lower average interest rates. The decrease in 2014 compared with 2013 also reflects lower average interest rates.
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests totaled a loss of $21 million in 2015 compared with a loss of $19 million in 2014 and a loss of $17 million in 2013. The decrease in 2015 reflects the sale of our equity share of the IP-Sun JV and lower earnings for the Shandong IP & Sun Food Packaging Co., Ltd joint venture in China prior to its divestiture. The decrease in 2014 compared with 2013 reflects the impact of the acquisition of the remaining 25% share of Orsa IP from the joint venture partner.
Special Items
Restructuring and Other Charges
International Paper continually evaluates its operations for improvement opportunities targeted to (a) focus our portfolio on our core businesses, (b) rationalize and realign capacity to operate fewer facilities with the same
revenue capability and close high cost facilities, and (c) reduce costs. Annually, strategic operating plans are developed by each of our businesses. If it subsequently becomes apparent that a facility’s plan will not be achieved, a decision is then made to (a) invest additional capital to upgrade the facility, (b) shut down the facility and record the corresponding charge, or (c) evaluate the expected long-term raterecovery of return on U.S. planthe carrying value of the facility to determine if an impairment of the assets by anhave occurred. In recent years, this policy has led to the shutdown of a number of facilities and the recording of significant asset impairment charges and severance costs. It is possible that additional charges and costs will be incurred in future periods in our core businesses should such triggering events occur.
2015: 0.25%During 2015, corporate restructuring and other charges totaling $242 million before taxes ($155 million after taxes) were recorded. These charges included: would decrease (increase) 2015 pension expense by approximately $25 million, while
a (decrease) increase$16 million charge before taxes ($10 million after taxes) for costs related to the restructuring of 0.25%our 2006 timber monetization,
a $15 million charge before taxes ($9 million after taxes) for legal reserve adjustments, and
a $4 million charge before taxes ($3 million after taxes) for other items.
In addition, restructuring and other charges totaling $10 million before taxes ($6 million after taxes) were recorded in the discount rate would (increase) decrease pension expense by approximately $36Consumer Packaging industry segment including:
an $8 million. The effect on net postretirement benefit costcharge before taxes ($4 million after taxes) related to costs associated with the conversion of the Riegelwood, North Carolina facility to 100% pulp production, net of proceeds from the sale of the Carolina Coated Bristols brand, and
a $2 million charge (before and after taxes) for other items.
2014:1%During 2014, corporate restructuring and other charges totaling $277 million before taxes ($169 million after taxes) were recorded. These charges included: increase or decrease
In addition, restructuring and other charges totaling $569 million before taxes ($349 million after taxes) were recorded in the annual health care cost trend rate would be approximately $1Industrial Packaging, Printing Papers and Consumer Packaging industry segments including:
a $554 million.
Actual rates of return earned on U.S. pension plan assets charge before taxes ($338 million after taxes) for eachcosts related to the shutdown of the last 10 years were:Courtland, Alabama mill, and
a $15 million charge before taxes ($11 million after taxes) for other items.
2013:During 2013, corporate restructuring and other charges totaling a gain of $5 million before taxes ($3 million after taxes) were recorded. These charges included:
a $30 million gain before taxes ($19 million after taxes) for insurance reimbursements related to the Guaranty Bank legal settlement.
In addition, restructuring and other charges totaling $161 million before taxes ($101 million after taxes) were recorded in the Industrial Packaging, Printing Papers and Consumer Packaging industry segments including:
a $118 million charge before taxes ($72 million after taxes) for costs related to the shutdown of the Courtland, Alabama mill,
a $45 million charge before taxes ($28 million after taxes) for costs related to the shutdown of a paper machine at the Augusta, Georgia mill, and
a $2 million gain before taxes (loss of $1 million after taxes) for other items.
Impairments of Goodwill
In the fourth quarter of 2015, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its Brazil Packaging business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill in the business, totaling $137 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the Brazil Packaging business and resulting impairment charge was due to the negative impacts on the cash flows of the business caused by the continued decline of the overall Brazilian economy.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated
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| Year | Return | Year | Return |
| 2014 | 6.4 | % | 2009 | 23.8 | % |
| 2013 | 14.1 | % | 2008 | (23.6 | )% |
| 2012 | 14.1 | % | 2007 | 9.6 | % |
| 2011 | 2.5 | % | 2006 | 14.9 | % |
| 2010 | 15.1 | % | 2005 | 11.7 | % |
fair value of its Asia Industrial Packaging business using expected discounted future cash flows and determined that due to a change in the strategic outlook, all of the goodwill of this business, totaling $100 million, should be written off. The 2012, 2013decline in the fair value of the Asia Industrial Packaging business and 2014 returns above represent weighted averages of International Paper and Temple-Inland asset returns. International Paper and Temple-Inland assets were combinedresulting impairment charge was due to a change in October 2014. The annualized time-weighted rate of return earned on U.S. pension plan assets was 10.3% and 8.1%the strategic outlook for the past fivebusiness.
In the fourth quarter of 2013, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its India Papers business using the discounted future cash flows and ten years, respectively.determined that all of the goodwill of this business, totaling $112 million, should be written off. The following graph showsdecline in the growthfair value of the India Papers reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a change in the strategic outlook for the India Papers operations.
Also in the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its xpedx business using the discounted future cash flows and wrote off all of the goodwill of its xpedx business, totaling $400 million, which has been included in Discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The decline in the fair value of the xpedx reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a significant decline in earnings and a change in the strategic outlook for the xpedx operations.
Also during 2013, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $15 million ($7 million after taxes and noncontrolling interest) for the impairment of a $1,000 investmenttrade name intangible asset related to our India Papers business.
Net Losses on Sales and Impairments of Businesses
Net losses on sales and impairments of businesses included in International Paper’s U.S. Pension Plan Master Trust.special items totaled a pre-tax loss of $174 million ($113 million after taxes) in 2015, a pre-tax loss of $38 million ($31 million after taxes) in 2014 and a pre-tax loss of $3 million ($1 million after taxes) in 2013. The graph portraysprincipal components of these losses were:
2015: On October 13, 2015, the time-weighted rateCompany finalized the sale of return from 2004 – 2014.
ASC 715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits,” providesits 55% interest in IP Asia Coated Paperboard (IP-Sun JV) business, within the Company's Consumer Packaging segment, to its Chinese coated board joint venture partner, Shandong Sun Holding Group Co., Ltd. for delayed recognitionRMB 149 million (approximately USD $23 million). During the third quarter of actuarial gains and losses, including amounts arising from changes in2015, a determination was made that the current book value of the asset group exceeded its estimated projected plan benefit obligation due tofair value of $23 million, which was the agreed upon selling price. The 2015 loss includes the pre-tax impairment charge of $174 million ($113 million after taxes). A pre-tax charge of $186
million was recorded during the third quarter in the Company's Consumer Packaging segment to write down the long-lived assets of this business to their estimated fair value. In the fourth quarter of 2015, upon the sale and corresponding deconsolidation of IP-Sun JV from the Company's consolidated balance sheet, final adjustments were made resulting in a reduction of the impairment of $12 million. The amount of pre-tax losses related to noncontrolling interest of the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $19 million, $12 million and $8 million, respectively. The amount of pre-tax losses related to the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $226 million, $51 million and $41 million, respectively.
The net 2015 loss totaling $174 million related to the impairment of Sun-JV is included in Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
2014: During2014, the Company recorded net pre-tax charges of $47 million ($36 million after taxes) for a loss on the sale of a business by ASG (formerly referred to as AGI-Shorewood), in which we hold an investment and the subsequent partial impairment of our ASG investment, and a pre-tax gain of $9 million ($5 million after taxes) related to the sale of an investment.
2013: During 2013, the Company recorded net pre-tax charges of $3 million ($1 million after taxes) for adjustments related to the divestiture of three containerboard mills in 2012 and the sale of the Shorewood business.
Industry Segment Operating Profits
Industry segment operating profits of $2.4 billion in 2015 decreased from $2.1 billion in 2014. The benefit from lower input costs ($232 million) was offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix ($226 million), lower sales volumes ($38 million), higher operating costs ($16 million), higher maintenance outage costs ($37 million) and higher other costs ($23 million).
Special items were a $321 million net loss in 2015 compared with a net loss of $732 million in 2014.
Market-related downtime in 2015 increased to approximately 440,000 tons from approximately 281,000 tons in 2014.
International Paper’s industry segments discussed below are consistent with the internal structure used to manage these businesses. All segments are differentiated on a common product, common customer basis consistent with the business segmentation generally used in the forest products industry.
Industrial Packaging
International Paper is the largest manufacturer of containerboard in the United States. Our U.S. production capacity is over 13 million tons annually. Our products include linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium and saturating kraft. About 80% of our production is converted domestically into corrugated boxes and other packaging by our 165 U.S. container plants. Additionally, we recycle approximately one million tons of OCC and mixed and white paper through our 18 recycling plants. In EMEA, our operations include two recycled fiber containerboard mills in Morocco and Turkey and 26 container plants in France, Italy, Spain, Morocco and Turkey. In Brazil our operations include three containerboard mills and four box plants. In Asia, our operations include 16 container plants in China and additional container plants in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Our container plants are supported by regional design centers, which offer total packaging solutions and supply chain initiatives.
Printing Papers
International Paper is one of the world’s leading producers of printing and writing papers. Products in this segment include uncoated papers and pulp.
Uncoated Papers:This business produces papers for use in copiers, desktop and laser printers and digital imaging. End use applications include advertising and promotional materials such as brochures, pamphlets, greeting cards, books, annual reports and direct mail. Uncoated papers also produces a variety of grades that are converted by our customers into envelopes, tablets, business forms and file folders. Uncoated papers are sold under private label and International Paper brand names that include Hammermill, Springhill, Williamsburg, Postmark, Accent, Great White, Chamex, Ballet, Rey, Pol, and Svetocopy. The mills producing uncoated papers are located in the United States, France, Poland, Russia, Brazil and India. The mills have uncoated paper production capacity of approximately 4 million tons annually. Brazilian operations function through International Paper do Brasil, Ltda, which owns or manages approximately 335,000 acres of forestlands in Brazil.
changesPulp: Pulp is used in the assumed discount rate, differences betweenmanufacture of printing, writing and specialty papers, towel and tissue products and filtration products. Pulp is also converted into products such as diapers and sanitary napkins. Pulp products include fluff, and southern softwood pulp, as well as southern and birch hardwood paper pulps. These products are produced in the actualUnited States, France, Poland, Russia, and expected returnBrazil and are sold around the world. International Paper facilities have annual dried pulp capacity of about 1.8 million tons.
Consumer Packaging
International Paper is one of the world’s largest producers of solid bleached sulfate board with annual U.S. production capacity of about 1.2 million tons (reduced from about 1.6 million tons) after initiating the conversion of the Riegelwood Mill to 100% pulp production in late December of 2015. Our coated paperboard business produces high quality coated paperboard for a variety of packaging and foodservice end uses. Our Everest®, Fortress®, and Starcote® brands are used in packaging applications for everyday products such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and tobacco products. The Carolina® brand, which was sold to MeadWestvaco Corporation in April 2015, was used in commercial printing end uses. Our U.S. capacity is supplemented by about 379,000 tons of capacity at our mills producing coated board in Poland and Russia and, prior to its sale in October 2015, by our International Paper & Sun Cartonboard Co., Ltd. joint venture in China which had an annual capacity of 1.4 million tons.
Our Foodservice business produces cups, lids, food containers and plates through three domestic plants and four international facilities.
Ilim Holding S.A.
In October 2007, International Paper and Ilim Holding S.A. (Ilim) completed a 50:50 joint venture to operate a pulp and paper business located in Russia. Ilim’s facilities include three paper mills located in Bratsk, Ust-Ilimsk, and Koryazhma, Russia, with combined total pulp and paper capacity of over 3.4 million tons. Ilim has exclusive harvesting rights on plan assets,timberland and forest areas exceeding 14.8 million acres (6.0 million hectares).
Products and brand designations appearing in italics are trademarks of International Paper or a related company.
Industrial Packaging
Demand for Industrial Packaging products is closely correlated with non-durable industrial goods production, as well as with demand for processed foods, poultry, meat and agricultural products. In addition to prices and volumes, major factors affecting the profitability of Industrial Packaging are raw material and energy costs, freight costs, manufacturing efficiency and product mix.
Industrial Packagingnet sales for 2015 decreased 3% to $14.5 billion compared with $14.9 billion in 2014, and 2% compared with $14.8 billion in 2013. Operating profits were 2% lower in 2015 than in 2014 and 3%higher than in 2013. Excluding costs associated with the acquisition and integration of Temple-Inland, goodwill impairment charges, costs associated with a multi-employer pension liability and other assumption changes. Thesespecial items, operating profits in 2015 were 3% lower than in 2014 and 8% higher than in 2013. Benefits from lower input costs ($175 million) were offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix ($144 million), lower sales volumes ($36 million), higher operating costs ($43 million) and higher maintenance outage costs ($16 million). Additionally, operating profits in 2015 include a goodwill and trade name impairment charge associated with our Brazil Packaging business ($137 million). Operating profits in 2014 include a goodwill impairment charge of $100 million related to our Asia Industrial Packaging business, costs of $16 million associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, a charge of $35 million associated with a multi-employer pension plan withdrawal liability and a net gainscharge of $7 million for other items. Operating profits in 2013 include costs of $62 million associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, a gain of $13 million related to a bargain purchase adjustment on the acquisition of a majority share of our operations in Turkey, and lossesa net gain of $1 million for other items.
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| Industrial Packaging | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Sales | $ | 14,484 |
| $ | 14,944 |
| $ | 14,810 |
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| Operating Profit | 1,853 |
| 1,896 |
| 1,801 |
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North American Industrial Packagingnet sales were $12.5 billion in 2015 compared with $12.7 billion in 2014 and $12.5 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $2.0 billion compared with $2.0 billion (both including and excluding costs associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, a multi-employer pension withdrawal liability and other special items) in 2014 and $1.8 billion (both including and excluding costs associated with the integration of Temple-Inland and other special items in 2013.
Sales volumes decreased in 2015 compared with 2014 reflecting slightly lower box shipments and lower shipments of containerboard to export markets. In 2015, the business took about 814,000 tons of total downtime of which about 363,000 were market-related and 451,000 were maintenance downtime. The business took about 622,000 tons of total downtime in 2014 of which 240,000 were market-related and 382,000 were maintenance downtime. Average sales price realizations were lower mostly for Euro-denominated shipments of containerboard to export markets. Input costs were lower, primarily for energy. Distribution costs were flat as lower freight fuel surcharges offset rate increases. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $15 million higher than in 2014. Manufacturing operating costs decreased, but were more than offset by wage and benefit inflation. Depreciation costs were lower.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015, sales volumes for boxes are recognized in pension expense prospectively over a period that approximates the average remaining service period of active employees expected to receive benefits under the plansbe seasonally lower, while shipments of containerboard to the extent that theyexport markets should increase. Input costs are not offset by gainsexpected to be higher for energy and losseswood, but lower for waste fiber. Planned maintenance downtime spending is expected to be about $21 million higher. Manufacturing operating costs are expected to improve.
EMEA Industrial Packagingnet sales were $1.1 billion in subsequent years. The estimated net loss2015 compared with $1.3 billion in 2014 and prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic pension cost for the U.S. pension plans over the next fiscal year are $4751.3 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $13 million compared with $25 million ($31 million excluding restructuring costs) in 2014 and $43 million ($32 million excluding a gain on a bargain purchase price adjustment on the acquisition of a majority share of our operations in Turkey and restructuring costs) in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 were higher than in 2014 reflecting improved market demand and strong commercial initiatives in the Eurozone throughout the year and growth in Morocco and Turkey in the fourth quarter. Net sales decreased primarily due to the negative impact of foreign exchange rates. Higher board costs also contributed to lower average sales margins. Other input costs, primarily for energy, were lower. Operating earnings in 2015 also included a gain of $4 million related to the change in ownership of our OCC collection operations in Turkey.
Entering the first quarter of 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015 sales volumes are expected to be flat. Average sales margins are expected to be favorably impacted by higher box sales prices, lower board costs in Turkey and a favorable mix. Input costs for energy should be slightly higher.
Brazilian Industrial Packaging net sales were $228 million in 2015 compared with $349 million in 2014 and $335 million in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were a loss
of $163 million (a loss of $26 million excluding goodwill and trade name impairment charges) compared with a loss of $3 million (a loss of $4 millionexcluding a net gain related to acquisition and integration costs) in 2014 and a loss of $2 million (a gain of $2 million excluding acquisition and integration costs) in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 decreased compared with 2014 due to overall weak economic conditions and lower box consumption in the product segments of some of our key customers. Average sales price realizations for boxes were lower. Input costs were slightly higher. Operating costs also increased. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $1 million lower in 2015 compared with 2014.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015 sales volumes are expected to be seasonally lower. Average sales margins should improve reflecting a previously announced sales price increase for boxes. Input costs are expected to be stable and operating costs should reflect the benefits of cost savings initiatives.
Asian Industrial Packagingnet sales were $601 million in 2015 compared with $625 million in 2014 and $685 million in 2013. Operating profits were a loss of $6 million in 2015 compared with a loss of $112 million (a loss of $5 million excluding goodwill impairment charges and restructuring costs) in 2014 and a loss of $2 million (a gain of $2 million excluding restructuring costs) in 2013. Compared with 2014, sales volumes for boxes in 2015 were lower and average sales margins decreased due to competitive price pressures and an unfavorable sales mix. However, operating costs were lower.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, sales volumes are expected to be seasonally lower. On October 8, 2015, the Company announced that it was pursuing strategic options for its corrugated box business in China and Southeast Asia and had signed a non-binding letter of intent with a prospective buyer.
Printing Papers
Demand for Printing Papers products is closely correlated with changes in commercial printing and advertising activity, direct mail volumes and, for uncoated cut-size products, with changes in white-collar employment levels that affect the usage of copy and laser printer paper. Pulp is further affected by changes in currency rates that can enhance or disadvantage producers in different geographic regions. Principal cost drivers include manufacturing efficiency, raw material and energy costs and freight costs.
Printing Papersnet sales for 2015 decreased 12% to $5.0 billion compared with $5.7 billion in 2014 and 19%
compared with $6.2 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were significantly higher than in both 2014 and 2013. Excluding facility closure costs, impairment costs and other special items, operating profits in 2015 were 3% lower than in 2014 and 4% higher than in 2013. Benefits from lower input costs ($18 million), lower costs associated with the closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill ($44 million) and favorable foreign exchange ($33 million) were offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix ($52 million), lower sales volumes ($16 million), higher operating costs ($18 million) and higher planned maintenance downtime costs ($26 million). In addition, operating profits in 2014 include special items costs of $554 million associated with the closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill. During 2013, the Company accelerated depreciation for certain Courtland assets, and evaluated certain other assets for possible alternative uses by one of our other businesses. The net book value of these assets at December 31, 2013 was approximately $470 million. In the first quarter of 2014, we completed our evaluation and concluded that there were no alternative uses for these assets. We recognized approximately $464 million of accelerated depreciation related to these assets in 2014. Operating profits in 2014 also include a charge of $32 million associated with a foreign tax amnesty program, and a gain of $20 million for the resolution of a legal contingency in India, while operating profits in 2013 included costs of $118 million associated with the announced closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill and a $123 million impairment charge associated with goodwill and a trade name intangible asset in our India Papers business.
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| Printing Papers | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Sales | $ | 5,031 |
| $ | 5,720 |
| $ | 6,205 |
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| Operating Profit (Loss) | 533 |
| (16 | ) | 271 |
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North American Printing Papersnet sales were $1.9 billion in 2015, $2.1 billion in 2014 and $2.6 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $179 million compared with a loss of $398 million (a gain of $156 million excluding costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland, Alabama mill) in 2014 and a gain of $36 million ($154 million excluding costs associated with the Courtland mill shutdown) in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 decreased compared with 2014 primarily due to the closure of our Courtland mill in 2014. Shipments to the domestic market increased, but export shipments declined. Average sales price realizations decreased, primarily in the domestic market. Input costs were lower, mainly for energy. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $12 million higher in 2015. Operating profits in 2014 were negatively impacted by costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland, Alabama mill.
Entering the first quarter of 2016, sales volumes are expected to be up slightly compared with the fourth quarter of 2015. Average sales margins should be about flat reflecting lower average sales price realizations offset by a more favorable product mix. Input costs are expected to be stable. Planned maintenance downtime costs are expected to be about $14 million lower with an outage scheduled in the 2016 first quarter at our Georgetown mill compared with outages at our Eastover and Riverdale mills in the 2015 fourth quarter.
In January 2015, the United Steelworkers, Domtar Corporation, Packaging Corporation of America, Finch Paper LLC and P. H. Glatfelter Company (the Petitioners) filed an anti-dumping petition before the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) and the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) alleging that paper producers in China, Indonesia, Australia, Brazil, and Portugal are selling uncoated free sheet paper in sheet form (the Products) in violation of international trade rules. The Petitioners also filed a countervailing-duties petition with these agencies regarding imports of the Products from China and Indonesia. In January 2016, the DOC announced its final countervailing duty rates on imports of the Products to the United States from certain producers from China and Indonesia. Also, in January 2016, the DOC announced its final anti-dumping duty rates on imports of the Products to the United States from certain producers from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia and Portugal. In February 2016, the ITC concluded its anti-dumping and countervailing duties investigations and made a final determination that the U.S. market had been injured by imports of the Products. Accordingly, the DOC’s previously announced countervailing duty rates and anti-dumping duty rates will be in effect for a minimum of five years. We do not believe the impact of these rates will have a material, adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Brazilian Papersnet sales for 2015 were $878 million compared with $1.1 billion in 2014 and $1.1 billion in 2013. Operating profits for 2015 were $186 million compared with $177 million ($209 million excluding costs associated with a tax amnesty program) in 2014 and $210 million in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 were lower compared with 2014 reflecting weak economic conditions and the absence of 2014 one-time events. Average sales price realizations improved for domestic uncoated freesheet paper due to the realization of price increases implemented in the second half of 2015. Margins were unfavorably affected by an increased proportion of sales to the lower-margin export markets. Raw material costs increased for energy and wood. Operating costs were higher than in 2014, while planned maintenance downtime costs were $4 million lower.
Looking ahead to 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015 sales volumes in the first quarter are expected to decrease due to seasonally weaker customer demand for uncoated freesheet paper. Average sales price improvements are expected to reflect the partial realization of announced sales price increases in the Brazilian domestic market for uncoated freesheet paper. Input costs are expected to be slightly higher for chemicals and electricity.
European Papersnet sales in 2015 were $1.2 billion compared with $1.5 billion in 2014 and $1.5 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $133 million compared with $140 million in 2014 and $167 million in 2013.
Compared with 2014, sales volumes for uncoated freesheet paper in 2015 were slightly lower in both Russia and Europe. Average sales price realizations for uncoated freesheet paper increased in Russia, but remained flat in Europe, reflecting tight demand and supply conditions in the first half of the year. Input costs increased slightly as higher costs for wood, chemicals and energy in Russia were largely offset by lower costs in Europe. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $11 million higher in 2015 than in 2014.
Entering 2016, domestic sales volumes in the first quarter are expected to be seasonally weaker in Russia, and stable in Europe. Average sales price realizations for uncoated freesheet paper are expected to reflect the impact of announced price increases in both Europe and Russia. Input costs should be slightly higher for wood and chemicals. Planned maintenance downtime costs should be $1 million lower than in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Indian Papersnet sales were $172 million in 2015, $178 million in 2014 and $185 million ($174 million excluding excise duties which were included in net sales in 2013 and prior periods) in 2013. Operating profits were a loss of $11 million in 2015, compared with a gain of $8 million (a loss of $12 million excluding a gain related to the resolution of a legal contingency) in 2014 and a loss of $145 million (a loss of $22 million excluding goodwill and trade name impairment charges) in 2013.
Average sales price realizations decreased in 2015 compared with 2014 reflecting soft market demand. Sales volumes increased, primarily to export markets. Input costs were lower for wood and chemicals. Operating costs were higher in 2015, but planned maintenance downtime costs were even with 2014. Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, sales volumes are expected to be seasonally higher. Average sales price realizations are expected to be stable.
U.S. Pulpnet sales were $844 million in 2015 compared with $895 million in 2014 and $815 million in 2013.
Operating profits were $46 million in 2015 compared with $57 million in 2014 and $2 million in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 decreased from 2014 with lower softwood pulp volumes being partially offset by higher fluff pulp volumes. Average sales price realizations were lower for both fluff pulp and softwood market pulp. Input costs decreased primarily for energy. Operating costs were higher, but distribution costs were lower. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $4 million lower in 2015 than in 2014.
Compared with the fourth quarter of 2015, sales volumes in the first quarter of 2016 are expected to be stable. Average sales price realizations are expected to be lower for fluff pulp and softwood market pulp. Input costs should be higher for fuels and utilities. Planned maintenance downtime costs should be about $45 million higher than in the fourth quarter of 2015 including outage costs associated with the conversion of our Riegelwood mill to 100% pulp production.
Consumer Packaging
Demand and pricing for Consumer Packaging products correlate closely with consumer spending and general economic activity. In addition to prices and volumes, major factors affecting the profitability of Consumer Packaging are raw material and energy costs, freight costs, manufacturing efficiency and product mix.
Consumer Packagingnet sales in 2015 decreased 14% from 2014, and decreased 14% from 2013. Operating profits decreased 114% from 2014 and decreased 116% from 2013. Excluding the cost associated with the conversion of our Riegelwood, North Carolina mill to 100% pulp production, net of the proceeds from the sale of the Carolina Coated Bristols brand, costs associated with the impairment of goodwill and other assets of the IP-Sun JV, costs associated with the permanent shutdown of a paper machine at our Augusta, Georgia mill and other special items, 2015 operating profits were 15% lower than in 2014, and 24% lower than in 2013. Benefits from higher sales volumes ($14 million), lower planned maintenance downtime costs ($5 million) and lower input costs ($39 million) were offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix ($30 million), higher operating costs ($44 million), and higher foreign exchange and other costs ($11 million). In addition, operating profits in 2015 include a charge of $174 million for the impairment of goodwill and other assets for the IP-Sun JV, an $8 million cost related to the conversion of our Riegelwood mill to 100% pulp production, net of the proceeds from the sale of the Carolina Coated Bristols brand, and $2 million of costs associated with sheet plant closures, while operating profits in 2014 include $8 million of costs associated with sheet plant closures. Operating profits in 2013 include costs of $45 million related to the permanent shutdown of a paper machine at our
Augusta, Georgia mill and $2 million of costs associated with the sale of the Shorewood business.
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| Consumer Packaging | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Sales | $ | 2,940 |
| $ | 3,403 |
| $ | 3,435 |
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| Operating Profit (Loss) | (25 | ) | 178 |
| 161 |
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North American Consumer Packagingnet sales were $1.9 billion in 2015 compared with $2.0 billion in 2014 and $2.0 billion in 2013. Operating profits were $81 million ($91 million excluding the cost associated with the planned conversion of our Riegelwood mill to 100% pulp production, net of proceeds from the sale of the Carolina Coated Bristols brand, and sheet plant closure costs) in 2015 compared with $92 million ($100 million excluding sheet plant closure costs) in 2014 and $63 million ($110 million excluding paper machine shutdown costs and costs related to the sale of the Shorewood business) in 2013.
Coated Paperboard sales volumes in 2015 were lower than in 2014 reflecting weaker market demand. The business took about 77,000 tons of market-related downtime in 2015 compared with about 41,000 tons in 2014. Average sales price realizations increased modestly year over year as competitive pressures in the current year only partially offset the impact of sales price increases implemented in 2014. Input costs decreased for energy and chemicals, but wood costs increased. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $10 million lower in 2015. Operating costs were higher, mainly due to inflation and overhead costs.
Foodservice sales volumes increased in 2015 compared with 2014 reflecting strong market demand. Average sales margins increased due to lower resin costs and a more favorable mix. Operating costs and distribution costs were both higher.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, Coated Paperboard sales volumes are expected to be slightly lower than in the fourth quarter of 2015 due to our exit from the coated bristols market. Average sales price realizations are expected to be flat, but margins should benefit from a more favorable product mix. Input costs are expected to be higher for wood, chemicals and energy. Planned maintenance downtime costs should be $4 million higher with a planned maintenance outage scheduled at our Augusta mill in the first quarter. Foodservice sales volumes are expected to be seasonally lower. Average sales margins are expected to improve due to a more favorable mix. Operating costs are expected to decrease.
European Consumer Packagingnet sales in 2015 were $319 million compared with $365 million in 2014 and $380 million in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $87 million compared with $91 million in 2014 and $100 million in 2013. Sales volumes in 2015 compared with
2014 increased in Europe, but decreased in Russia. Average sales margins improved in Russia due to slightly higher average sales price realizations and a more favorable mix. In Europe average sales margins decreased reflecting lower average sales price realizations and an unfavorable mix. Input costs were lower in Europe, primarily for wood and energy, but were higher in Russia, primarily for wood.
Looking forward to the first quarter of 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015, sales volumes are expected to be stable. Average sales price realizations are expected to be slightly higher in both Russia and Europe. Input costs are expected to be flat, while operating costs are expected to increase.
Asian Consumer Packaging The Company sold its 55% equity share in the IP-Sun JV in October 2015. Net sales and operating profits presented below include results through September 30, 2015. Net sales were $682 million in 2015 compared with $1.0 billion in 2014 and $1.1 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were a loss of $193 million (a loss of $19 million excluding goodwill and other asset impairment costs) compared with losses of $5 million in 2014 and $2 million in 2013.
Sales volumes and average sales price realizations were lower in 2015 due to over-supplied market conditions and competitive pressures. Average sales margins were also negatively impacted by a less favorable mix. Input costs and freight costs were lower and operating costs also decreased.
On October 13, 2015, the Company finalized the sale of its 55% interest in IP Asia Coated Paperboard (IP-Sun JV) business, within the Company's Consumer Packaging segment, to its Chinese coated board joint venture partner, Shandong Sun Holding Group Co., Ltd. for RMB 149 million (approximately USD $23 million). During the third quarter of 2015, a determination was made that the current book value of the asset group exceeded its estimated fair value of $23 million, which was the agreed upon selling price. The 2015 loss includes the net pre-tax impairment charge of $174 million ($113 million after taxes). A pre-tax charge of $186 million was recorded during the third quarter in the Company's Consumer Packaging segment to write down the long-lived assets of this business to their estimated fair value. In the fourth quarter of 2015, upon the sale and corresponding deconsolidation of IP-Sun JV from the Company's consolidated balance sheet, final adjustments were made resulting in a reduction of the impairment of $12 million. The amount of pre-tax losses related to noncontrolling interest of the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $19 million, $12 million and $8 million, respectively. The amount of pre-tax losses related to the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's
consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $226 million, $51 million and $41 million, respectively.
Equity Earnings, Net of Taxes – Ilim Holding S.A.
International Paper accounts for its investment in Ilim Holding S.A. (Ilim), a separate reportable industry segment, using the equity method of accounting.
The Company recorded equity earnings, net of taxes, related to Ilim of $131 million in 2015 compared with a loss of $194 million in 2014 and a loss of $46 million in 2013. Operating results recorded in 2015 included an after-tax non-cash foreign exchange loss of $75 million compared with an after-tax foreign exchange loss of $269 million in 2014 and an after-tax foreign exchange loss of $32 million in 2013 primarily on the remeasurement of Ilim's U.S. dollar-denominated net debt.
Sales volumes for the joint venture increased year over year for shipments to China of hardwood pulp and softwood pulp, but decreased for linerboard. Sales volumes in the domestic Russian market increased for hardwood pulp and paper, but decreased for softwood pulp and linerboard. Average sales price realizations were higher in 2015 for sales of hardwood pulp to export markets and linerboard to the domestic market, but were offset by lower average sales price realizations for sales of softwood pulp to export markets. Input costs increased year-over-year for wood, chemicals, fuel and energy. Freight costs also increased. The Company received cash dividends from the joint venture of $35 million in 2015 and $56 million in 2014. No dividends were paid in 2013.
Entering the first quarter of 2016, sales volumes are expected to be seasonally lower than in the fourth quarter of 2015 due to the January holidays in Russia. Average sales price realizations are expected to decrease for exported hardwood pulp, softwood pulp and containerboard, slightly offset by higher average sales price realizations for paper in the domestic market. Input costs for energy, chemicals and wood should be higher and distribution costs are also expected to increase.
Overview
A major factor in International Paper’s liquidity and capital resource planning is its generation of operating cash flow, which is highly sensitive to changes in the pricing and demand for our major products. While changes in key cash operating costs, such as energy, raw material and transportation costs, do have an effect on operating cash generation, we believe that our focus
on pricing and cost controls has improved our cash flow generation over an operating cycle.
Cash uses during 2015 were primarily focused on working capital requirements, capital spending, debt reductions and returning cash to shareholders.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Cash provided by operations totaled $2.6 billion in 2015 compared with $3.1 billion for 2014 and $3.0 billion for 2013.
The major components of cash provided by operations are earnings from operations adjusted for non-cash income and expense items, cash pension contributions and changes in working capital. Earnings from operations, adjusted for non-cash income and expense items and cash pension contributions decreased by $433 million in 2015 versus 2014 driven mainly by increased cash pension contributions in 2015. Cash used for working capital components, accounts receivable and inventory less accounts payable and accrued liabilities, interest payable and other totaled $222 million in 2015, compared with a cash use of $158 million in 2014 and a cash use of $486 million in 2013.
The Company generated free cash flow of approximately $1.8 billion, $2.1 billion and $1.8 billion in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure and the most comparable GAAP measure is cash provided by operations. Management uses free cash flow as a liquidity metric because it measures the amount of cash generated that is available to maintain our assets, make investments or acquisitions, pay dividends and reduce debt. The following are reconciliations of free cash flow to cash provided by operations:
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| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Cash provided by operations | $ | 2,580 |
| $ | 3,077 |
| $ | 3,028 |
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| (Less)/Add: | | | |
| Cash invested in capital projects | (1,487 | ) | (1,366 | ) | (1,198 | ) |
| Cash contribution to pension plan | 750 |
| 353 |
| 31 |
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| Insurance reimbursement for Guaranty Bank settlement | — |
| — |
| (30 | ) |
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 1,843 |
| $ | 2,064 |
| $ | 1,831 |
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| In millions | Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 | Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2014 |
| Cash provided by operations | $ | 990 |
| $ | 837 |
| $ | 1,144 |
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| (Less)/Add: | | | |
| Cash invested in capital projects | (489 | ) | (325 | ) | (405 | ) |
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 501 |
| $ | 512 |
| $ | 739 |
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Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit
On July 19, 2011, the Company filed an amended 2009 tax return claiming alternative fuel mixture tax credits as non-taxable income. The amended position has been accepted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the closing of the IRS tax audit for the years 2006 - 2009. As a result, during 2013, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $753 million related to the non-taxability of the alternative fuel mixture tax credits.
Investment Activities
Investment activities in 2015 were up from 2014 reflecting an increase in capital spending and the use of $198 million of cash in conjunction with the timber monetization restructuring (see Note 12 Variable Interest Entities and Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries on pages 64 through 66 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data) in 2015. In addition, 2014 investment activity includes the receipt of approximately $400 million in connection with the spin-off of the xpedx distribution business. The Company maintains an average capital spending target around depreciation or amortization levels or modestly above due to strategic plans over the course of an economic cycle. Capital spending was $1.5 billion in 2015, or 115% of depreciation and amortization, compared with $1.4 billion in 2014, or 97% of depreciation and amortization, and $1.2 billion, or 77% of depreciation and amortization in 2013. Across our businesses, capital spending as a percentage of depreciation and amortization ranged from 118% to 100% in 2015. The following table shows capital spending for operations by business segment for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
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| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 858 |
| $ | 754 |
| $ | 629 |
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| Printing Papers | 361 |
| 318 |
| 294 |
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| Consumer Packaging | 216 |
| 233 |
| 208 |
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| Distribution | — |
| — |
| 9 |
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| Subtotal | 1,435 |
| 1,305 |
| 1,140 |
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| Corporate and other | 52 |
| 61 |
| 58 |
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| Total | $ | 1,487 |
| $ | 1,366 |
| $ | 1,198 |
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Capital expenditures in 2016 are currently expected to be about $1.3 billion, or 100% of depreciation and amortization.
Acquisitions and Joint Ventures
OLMUKSAN
2014: In May 2014, the Company conducted a voluntary tender offer for the remaining outstanding
12.6% public shares of Olmuksan. The Company also purchased outstanding shares of Olmuksan outside of the tender offer. As of December 31, 2014 and 2015, the Company owned 91.7% of Olmuksan's outstanding and issued shares.
2013: On January 3, 2013, International Paper completed the acquisition (effective date of acquisition on January 1, 2013) of the shares of its joint venture partner, Sabanci Holding, in the Turkish corrugated packaging company, Olmuksa International Paper Sabanci Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., now called Olmuksan International Paper Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Olmuksan), for a purchase price of $56 million. The acquired shares represented 43.7% of Olmuksan's shares. Prior to this acquisition, International Paper held a 43.7% equity interest in Olmuksan.
Because the transaction resulted in International Paper becoming the majority shareholder, owning 87.4% of Olmuksan's outstanding and issued shares, its completion triggered a mandatory call for tender of the remaining public shares which began in March 2013 and ended in April 2013, with no shares tendered. As a result, the 12.6% owned by other parties were considered non-controlling interests. Olmuksan's financial results have been consolidated with the Company's Industrial Packaging segment beginning January 1, 2013, the effective date which International Paper obtained majority control of the entity.
Following the transaction, the Company's previously held 43.7% equity interest in Olmuksan was remeasured to a fair value of $75 million, resulting in a gain of $9 million. In addition, the cumulative translation adjustment balance of $17 million relating to the previously held equity interest was reclassified, as expense, from accumulated other comprehensive income.
The final purchase price allocation indicated that the sum of the cash consideration paid, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest and the fair value of the previously held interest was less than the fair value of the underlying assets by $21 million, resulting in a bargain purchase price gain being recorded on this transaction. The aforementioned remeasurement of equity interest gain, the cumulative translation adjustment to expense, and the bargain purchase gain are included in the Net bargain purchase gain on acquisition of business in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
ORSA
2014: On April 8, 2014, the Company acquired the remaining 25% of shares of Orsa International Paper Embalangens S.A. (Orsa IP) from its joint venture
partner, Jari Celulose, Papel e Embalagens S.A. (Jari), a Grupo Orsa company, for approximately $127 million, of which $105 million was paid in cash with the remaining $22 million held back pending satisfaction of certain indemnification obligations by Jari. International Paper will release the amount held back, or any amount for which we have not notified Jari of a claim, by March 30, 2016. An additional $11 million, which was not included in the purchase price, was placed in an escrow account pending resolution of certain open matters. During 2014, these open matters were successfully resolved, which resulted in $9 million paid out of escrow to Jari and correspondingly added to the final purchase consideration. The remaining $2 million was released back to the Company. As a result of this transaction, the Company reversed the $168 million of Redeemable noncontrolling interest included on the March 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet. The net difference between the Redeemable noncontrolling interest balance plus $14 million of currency translation adjustment reclassified out of Other comprehensive income less the 25% purchase price was reflected as an increase to Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet.
2013: On January 14, 2013, International Paper and Jari formed Orsa IP with International Paper holding a 75% stake. The value of International Paper's investment in Orsa IP was approximately $471 million. Because International Paper acquired a majority control of the joint venture, Orsa IP's financial results have been consolidated with our Industrial Packaging segment from the date of formation on January 14, 2013. The 25% owned by Jari was considered a redeemable noncontrolling interest and met the requirements to be classified outside permanent equity. As such, the Company reported $163 million in Redeemable noncontrolling interest in the December 31, 2013 consolidated balance sheet.
Financing Activities
Amounts related to early debt extinguishment during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
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| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Debt reductions (a) | $ | 2,151 |
| $ | 1,625 |
| $ | 574 |
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| Pre-tax early debt extinguishment costs (b) | 207 |
| 276 |
| 25 |
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| (b) | Amounts are included in Restructuring and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. |
2015: Financing activities during 2015 included debt issuances of $6.9 billion and retirements of $6.9 billion for a net decrease of $74 million.
International Paper utilizes interest rate swaps to change the mix of fixed and variable rate debt and manage interest expense. At December 31, 2015, International Paper had interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $17 million and maturities in 2018 (see Note 14 Derivatives and Hedging Activities on pages 67 through 71 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data). During 2015, existing swaps and the amortization of deferred gains on previously terminated swaps decreased the weighted average cost of debt from 5.9% to an effective rate of 5.8%. The inclusion of the offsetting interest income from short-term investments reduced this effective rate to 5.1%.
In 2015, International Paper issued $700 million of 3.80% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2026, $600 million of 5.00% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2035, and $700 million of 5.15% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2046. The proceeds from this borrowing were used to repay approximately $1.0 billion of notes with interest rates ranging from 4.75% to 9.38% and original maturities from 2018 to 2022, along with $211 million of cash premiums associated with the debt repayments. Additionally, the proceeds from this borrowing were used to make a $750 million voluntary cash contribution to the Company's pension plan. Pre-tax early debt retirement costs of $207 million related to the debt repayments, including the $211 million of cash premiums, are included in restructuring and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015.
Other financing activities during 2015 included the net repurchase of approximately 8.0 million shares of treasury stock, including restricted stock withholding, and the issuance of 62,000 shares of common stock for various plans, including stock options exercises that generated approximately $2.4 million of cash. Repurchases of common stock and payments of restricted stock withholding taxes totaled $604.6 million, including $522.6 million related to shares repurchased under the Company's share repurchase program.
In October 2015, International Paper announced that the quarterly dividend would be increased from $0.40 per share to $0.44 per share, effective for the 2015 fourth quarter.
2014: Financing activities during 2014 included debt issuances of $2.0 billion and retirements of $2.1 billion, for a net decrease of $113 million.
International Paper utilizes interest rate swaps to change the mix of fixed and variable rate debt and manage interest expense. At December 31, 2014, International Paper had interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $230 million and maturities in 2018 (see Note 14 Derivatives and Hedging Activities on pages 67 through 71 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data). During 2014, existing swaps and the amortization of deferred gains on previously terminated swaps decreased the weighted average cost of debt from 6.8% to an effective rate of 6.7%. The inclusion of the offsetting interest income from short-term investments reduced this effective rate to 6.3%. During the second quarter of 2014, International Paper issued $800 million of 3.65% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2024 and $800 million of 4.80% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2044. The proceeds from this borrowing were used to repay approximately $960 million of notes with interest rates ranging from 7.95% to 9.38% and original maturities from 2018 to 2019. Pre-tax early debt retirement costs of $262 million related to these debt repayments, including $258 million of cash premiums, are included in Restructuring and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014.
Other financing activities during 2014 included the net repurchase of approximately 17.9 million shares of treasury stock, including restricted stock withholding, and the issuance of 1.6 million shares of common stock for various plans, including stock options exercises that generated approximately $66 million of cash. Repurchases of common stock and payments of restricted stock withholding taxes totaled $1.06 billion, including $983 million related to shares repurchased under the Company's share repurchase program.
In September 2014, International Paper announced that the quarterly dividend would be increased from $0.35 per share to $0.40 per share, effective for the 2014 fourth quarter.
2013: Financing activities during 2013 included debt issuances of $241 million and retirements of $845 million, for a net decrease of $604 million.
International Paper utilizes interest rate swaps to change the mix of fixed and variable rate debt and manage interest expense. At December 31, 2013, International Paper had interest rate swaps with a total
notional amount of $175 million and maturities in 2018 (see Note 14 Derivatives and Hedging Activities on pages 67 through 71 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data). During 2013, existing swaps and the amortization of deferred gains on previously terminated swaps decreased the weighted average cost of debt from 6.7% to an effective rate of 6.5%. The inclusion of the offsetting interest income from short-term investments reduced this effective rate to 6.2%. Other financing activities during 2013 included the net repurchase of approximately 10.9 million shares of treasury stock, including restricted stock withholding, and the issuance of 7.3 million shares of common stock for various plans, including stock options exercises that generated approximately $298 million of cash. Repurchases of common stock and payments of restricted stock withholding taxes totaled $512 million, including $461 million related to shares repurchased under the Company's share repurchase program.
In September 2013, International Paper announced that the quarterly dividend would be increased from $0.30 per share to $0.35 per share, effective for the 2013 fourth quarter.
Variable Interest Entities
Liquidity and Capital Resources Outlook for 2016
Capital Expenditures and Long-Term Debt
International Paper expects to be able to meet projected capital expenditures, service existing debt and meet working capital and dividend requirements during 2016 through current cash balances and cash from operations. Additionally, the Company has existing credit facilities totaling $2.1 billion available at December 31, 2015.
The Company was in compliance with all its debt covenants at December 31, 2015. The Company’s financial covenants require the maintenance of a minimum net worth of $9 billion and a total debt-to-capital ratio of less than 60%. Net worth is defined as the sum of common stock, paid-in capital and retained earnings, less treasury stock plus any cumulative goodwill impairment charges. The calculation also excludes accumulated other comprehensive income/loss and Nonrecourse Financial Liabilities of Special Purpose Entities. The total debt-to-capital ratio is defined as total debt divided by the sum of total debt plus net worth. At December 31, 2015, International Paper’s net worth was $14.1 billion, and the total-debt-to-capital ratio was 39.8%.
The Company will continue to rely upon debt and capital markets for the majority of any necessary long-term funding not provided by operating cash flows. Funding decisions will be guided by our capital structure planning objectives. The primary goals of the Company’s capital structure planning are to maximize financial flexibility and preserve liquidity while reducing interest expense. The majority of International Paper’s debt is accessed through global public capital markets where we have a wide base of investors.
Maintaining an investment grade credit rating is an important element of International Paper’s financing strategy. At December 31, 2015, the Company held long-term credit ratings of BBB (stable outlook) and Baa2 (stable outlook) by S&P and Moody’s, respectively.
Net periodic pensionContractual obligations for future payments under existing debt and postretirement plan expenses, calculated for all of International Paper’s plans,lease commitments and purchase obligations at December 31, 2015, were as follows:
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| In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2011 |
| 2010 |
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| Pension expense | | | | | |
| U.S. plans (non-cash) | $ | 387 |
| $ | 545 |
| $ | 342 |
| $ | 195 |
| $ | 231 |
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| Non-U.S. plans | — |
| 5 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
| — |
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| Postretirement expense | | | | | |
| U.S. plans | 7 |
| (1 | ) | (4 | ) | 7 |
| 6 |
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| Non-U.S. plans | 7 |
| 7 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
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| Net expense | $ | 401 |
| $ | 556 |
| $ | 342 |
| $ | 205 |
| $ | 238 |
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The decrease in 2014 U.S. pension expense principally reflects an increase in the discount rate and lower amortization of unrecognized actuarial losses. The increase in 2014 U.S. postretirement expense is principally due to lower amortization of prior service credits.
Assuming that discount rates, expected long-term returns on plan assets and rates of future compensation increases remain the same as in 2014, projected future net periodic pension and postretirement plan expenses would be as follows:
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| In millions | 2016 (1) |
| 2015 (1) |
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| Pension expense | | |
| U.S. plans (non-cash) | $ | 390 |
| $ | 488 |
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| Non-U.S. plans | 6 |
| 7 |
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| Postretirement expense | | |
| U.S. plans | 13 |
| 9 |
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| Non-U.S. plans | 7 |
| 6 |
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| Net expense | $ | 416 |
| $ | 510 |
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| In millions | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Thereafter |
| Maturities of long-term debt (a) | $ | 426 |
| $ | 43 |
| $ | 811 |
| $ | 427 |
| $ | 183 |
| $ | 7,436 |
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| Lease obligations | 118 |
| 95 |
| 72 |
| 55 |
| 41 |
| 128 |
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| Purchase obligations (b) | 3,001 |
| 541 |
| 447 |
| 371 |
| 358 |
| 1,579 |
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| Total (c) | $ | 3,545 |
| $ | 679 |
| $ | 1,330 |
| $ | 853 |
| $ | 582 |
| $ | 9,143 |
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(1)(a) | Based on assumptionsTotal debt includes scheduled principal payments only. |
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| (b) | Includes $2.1 billion relating to fiber supply agreements entered into at December 31, 2014.the time of the 2006 Transformation Plan forestland sales and in conjunction with the 2008 acquisition of Weyerhaeuser Company’s Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling business. |
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| (c) | Not included in the above table due to the uncertainty as to the amount and timing of the payment are unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $101 million. |
The Company estimates that it will record net pension expenseWe consider the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015, to be indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, no U.S. income taxes have been provided thereon. As of December 31, 2015, the amount of cash associated with indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings was approximately $600 million. We do not anticipate the need to repatriate funds to the United States to satisfy domestic liquidity needs arising in the ordinary course of business, including liquidity needs associated with our domestic debt service requirements.
Pension Obligations and Funding
At $488 millionDecember 31, 2015, the projected benefit obligation for itsthe Company’s U.S. defined benefit plans indetermined under U.S. GAAP was approximately 2015, with the increase from expense of $387 million3.5 billion in 2014 reflecting a decrease inhigher than the assumed discount ratefair value of plan assets. Approximately $3.2 billion of this amount relates to 4.10% in 2015plans that are subject to minimum funding requirements. Under current IRS funding rules, the calculation of minimum funding requirements differs from 4.65% in 2014, updated mortality assumptions and higher unrecognized losses.the calculation of the present value of plan benefits
The market value(the projected benefit obligation) for accounting purposes. In December 2008, the Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of plan assets2008 (WERA) was passed by the U.S. Congress which provided for International Paper’s U.S. qualified pension plan at December 31, 2014 totaled approximately $10.9 billion, consisting of approximately 47% equity securities, 33% debt securities, 10% real estatefunding relief and 10% other assets. Plan assets include an immaterial amount of International Paper common stock.
The Company’stechnical corrections. Funding contributions depend on the funding policy for its qualified pension plans is to contribute amounts sufficient to meet legal funding requirements, plus any additional amounts that the Company may determine to be appropriate considering the funded status of the plan, tax deductibility, the cash flows generatedmethod selected by the Company, and other factors.the timing of its implementation, as well as on actual demographic data and the targeted funding level. The Company continually reassesses the amount and timing of any discretionary contributions and could electelected to make voluntary contributions in the future. The required contribution for the U.S. qualified pension plans in 2015 is approximately $63 million. The nonqualified defined benefit plans are funded to the extent of benefit payments, which totaledtotaling $38750 million and $353 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2014.
Accounting for Stock Options
International Paper follows ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation,” in accounting for stock options. Under this guidance, expense for stock options is recorded over the related service period based on the grant-date fair market value.
During each reporting period, diluted earnings per share is calculated by assuming that “in-the-money” options are exercised and the exercise proceeds are used to repurchase shares in the marketplace. When options are actually exercised, option proceeds are credited to equity and issued shares are included in the computation of earnings per common share, with no effect on reported earnings. Equity is also increased by the tax benefit that International Paper will receive in its tax return for income reported by the optionees in their individual tax returns.
At December 31, 20142015 and 20132014, 0.07 million options,respectively. At this time, we do not expect to have any required contributions to our plans in 2016, although the Company may elect to make future voluntary contributions. The timing and 1.8 million options, respectively, were outstandingamount of future contributions, which could be material, will depend on a number of factors, including the actual earnings and changes in values of plan assets and changes in interest rates. International Paper has announced a voluntary, limited-time opportunity for former employees who are participants in the Retirement Plan of International Paper Company (the Pension Plan) to request early payment of their entire Pension Plan benefit in the form of a single lump sum payment. Eligible participants who wish to receive the lump sum payment must make an election between February 29 and April 29, 2016, and payment is scheduled to be made on or before June 30, 2016. All payments will be made from the Pension Plan trust assets. The target population has a total liability of $3.0 billion. The amount of the total payments will depend on the participation rate of eligible participants, but is expected to be approximately $1.5 billion. Based on the expected level of payments, settlement accounting rules will apply in the period in which the payments are made. This will result in a plan remeasurement and the recognition in earnings of a pro-rata portion of unamortized net actuarial loss.
Ilim Holding S.A. Shareholder’s Agreement
In October 2007, in connection with exercise pricesthe formation of $39.03 per share forthe Ilim Holding S.A. joint venture, International Paper entered into a shareholder’s agreement that includes provisions relating to the reconciliation of disputes among the partners. This agreement was amended on May 7, 2014. Pursuant to the amended agreement, beginning on January 1, 2017, either the Company or its partners may commence certain procedures specified under the deadlock provisions. If these or any other deadlock provisions are commenced, the Company may in certain situations, choose to purchase its partners’ 201450% interest in Ilim. Any such transaction would be subject to review and a rangeapproval by Russian and other relevant antitrust authorities. Any such purchase by International Paper would result in the consolidation of $38.41 to $48.19 per share for 2013.Ilim’s financial position and results of operations in all subsequent periods.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires International Paper to establish accounting policies and to make estimates that affect both the amounts and timing of the recording of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Some of these estimates require judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain.
Accounting policies whose application may have a significant effect on the reported results of operations and financial position of International Paper, and that can require judgments by management that affect their application, include the accounting for contingencies, impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and goodwill, pensions and postretirement benefit obligations, stock options and income taxes. The Company has discussed the selection of critical accounting policies and the effect of significant estimates with the Audit and Finance Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Contingent Liabilities
Accruals for contingent liabilities, including legal and environmental matters, are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred or an asset impaired and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Liabilities accrued for legal matters require judgments regarding projected outcomes and range of loss based on historical experience and recommendations of legal counsel. Liabilities for environmental matters require evaluations of relevant environmental regulations and estimates of future remediation alternatives and costs.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Goodwill
An impairment of a long-lived asset exists when the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, and is recorded when the carrying amount is not recoverable through cash flows from future operations. A goodwill impairment exists when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its fair value. Assessments of possible impairments of long-lived assets and goodwill are made when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable through future operations. Additionally, testing for possible impairment of goodwill and intangible asset balances is required annually. The amount and timing of any impairment charges based on these assessments require the estimation of future cash flows and the fair market value of the related assets based on management’s best estimates of certain key factors, including future selling prices and volumes, operating, raw material, energy and freight costs, and various other projected operating economic factors. As these
key factors change in future periods, the Company will update its impairment analyses to reflect its latest estimates and projections.
Under the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other,” the testing of goodwill for possible impairment is a two-step process. In the first step, the fair value of the Company’s reporting units is compared with their carrying value, including goodwill. If fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill is not considered to be impaired. If the fair value of a reporting unit is below the carrying value, then step two is performed to measure the amount of the goodwill impairment loss for the reporting unit. This analysis requires the determination of the fair value of all of the individual assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, including any currently unrecognized intangible assets, as if the reporting unit had been purchased on the analysis date. Once these fair values have been determined, the implied fair value of the unit’s goodwill is calculated as the excess, if any, of the fair value of the reporting unit determined in step one over the fair value of the net assets determined in step two. The carrying value of goodwill is then reduced to this implied value, or to zero if the fair value of the assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, through a goodwill impairment charge.
The impairment analysis requires a number of judgments by management. In calculating the estimated fair value of its reporting units in step one, the Company uses the projected future cash flows to be generated by each unit over the estimated remaining useful operating lives of the unit’s assets, discounted using the estimated cost-of-capital discount rate for each reporting unit. These calculations require many estimates, including discount rates, future growth rates, and cost and pricing trends for each reporting unit. Subsequent changes in economic and operating conditions can affect these assumptions and could result in additional interim testing and goodwill impairment charges in future periods. Upon completion, the resulting estimated fair values are then analyzed for reasonableness by comparing them to earnings multiples for historic industry business transactions, and by comparing the sum of the reporting unit fair values and other corporate assets and liabilities divided by diluted common shares outstanding to the Company’s market price per share on the analysis date.
In the fourth quarter of 2015, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its Brazil Packaging business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill in the business, totaling $137 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the Brazil Packaging business and resulting impairment charge was due to the negative impacts on the cash
flows of the business caused by the continued decline of the overall Brazilian economy.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its Asia Industrial Packaging business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill in this business, totaling $100 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the Asia Industrial Packaging business and resulting impairment charge was due to a change in the strategic outlook for the business.
In the fourth quarter of 2013, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its India Papers business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill of this business, totaling $112 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the India Papers reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a change in the strategic outlook for the India Papers operations.
Also in the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its xpedx business using the discounted future cash flows and wrote off all of the goodwill of its xpedx business, totaling $400 million. The decline in fair value of the xpedx reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a significant decline in earnings and a change in the strategic outlook for the xpedx operations.
As a result, during the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a total goodwill impairment charge of $512 million ($485 million after taxes and a gain of $3 million related to noncontrolling interest), representing all of the recorded goodwill of the xpedx business and the India Papers business.
Also during 2013, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $15 million ($7 million after taxes and noncontrolling interest) for the impairment of a trade name intangible asset related to our India Papers business.
Income Taxes
A net income tax provision of $466 million was recorded for 2015, including a tax benefit of $62 million related to internal restructurings, a tax expense of $23 million for the tax impact of the 2015 cash pension contribution of $750 million and a $2 million tax expense for other items. Excluding these items, an $83 million net tax benefit for other special items and a $101 million tax benefit related to non-operating pension expense, the tax provision was $687 million, or 33% of pre-tax earnings before equity earnings.
A net income tax provision of $123 million was recorded for 2014 including a tax benefit of $90 million related to internal restructurings and a net $9 million tax expense for other items. Excluding these items, a $372 million
net tax benefit for other special items and a $83 million tax benefit related to non-operating pension expense, the tax provision was $659 million, or 31% of pre-tax earnings before equity earnings.
A net income tax benefit of $498 million was recorded for 2013, including a tax benefit of $770 million related to the settlement of tax audits and a net benefit of $4 million for other items. Excluding these items, a $95 million net tax benefit for other special items and a $126 million tax benefit related to non-operating pension expense, the tax provision was $497 million, or 26% of pre-tax earnings before equity earnings.
Equity Earnings, Net of Taxes
Equity earnings, net of taxes in 2015, 2014 and 2013 consisted principally of the Company’s share of earnings from its 50% investment in Ilim Holding S.A. in Russia (see page 30).
Corporate Items and Interest Expense
Corporate items totaled $36 million of expense for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared with $51 million in 2014 and $61 million in 2013. The decrease in 2015 from 2014 reflects the absence of a one-time non-cash foreign exchange charge related to the administrative restructuring of some international entities that occurred in 2014. The decrease in 2014 from 2013 reflects lower pension expenses partially offset by a one-time non-cash foreign exchange charge related to the administrative restructuring of some international entities.
Net corporate interest expense totaled $555 million in 2015, $601 million in 2014 and $612 million in 2013. The decrease in 2015 compared with 2014 reflects lower average interest rates. The decrease in 2014 compared with 2013 also reflects lower average interest rates.
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests totaled a loss of $21 million in 2015 compared with a loss of $19 million in 2014 and a loss of $17 million in 2013. The decrease in 2015 reflects the sale of our equity share of the IP-Sun JV and lower earnings for the Shandong IP & Sun Food Packaging Co., Ltd joint venture in China prior to its divestiture. The decrease in 2014 compared with 2013 reflects the impact of the acquisition of the remaining 25% share of Orsa IP from the joint venture partner.
Special Items
Restructuring and Other Charges
International Paper continually evaluates its operations for improvement opportunities targeted to (a) focus our portfolio on our core businesses, (b) rationalize and realign capacity to operate fewer facilities with the same
revenue capability and close high cost facilities, and (c) reduce costs. Annually, strategic operating plans are developed by each of our businesses. If it subsequently becomes apparent that a facility’s plan will not be achieved, a decision is then made to (a) invest additional capital to upgrade the facility, (b) shut down the facility and record the corresponding charge, or (c) evaluate the expected recovery of the carrying value of the facility to determine if an impairment of the assets have occurred. In recent years, this policy has led to the shutdown of a number of facilities and the recording of significant asset impairment charges and severance costs. It is possible that additional charges and costs will be incurred in future periods in our core businesses should such triggering events occur.
2015: During 2015, corporate restructuring and other charges totaling $242 million before taxes ($155 million after taxes) were recorded. These charges included:
a $16 million charge before taxes ($10 million after taxes) for costs related to the restructuring of our 2006 timber monetization,
a $15 million charge before taxes ($9 million after taxes) for legal reserve adjustments, and
a $4 million charge before taxes ($3 million after taxes) for other items.
In addition, restructuring and other charges totaling $10 million before taxes ($6 million after taxes) were recorded in the Consumer Packaging industry segment including:
an $8 million net charge before taxes ($4 million after taxes) related to costs associated with the conversion of the Riegelwood, North Carolina facility to 100% pulp production, net of proceeds from the sale of the Carolina Coated Bristols brand, and
a $2 million charge (before and after taxes) for other items.
2014:During 2014, corporate restructuring and other charges totaling $277 million before taxes ($169 million after taxes) were recorded. These charges included:
In addition, restructuring and other charges totaling $569 million before taxes ($349 million after taxes) were recorded in the Industrial Packaging, Printing Papers and Consumer Packaging industry segments including:
a $554 million charge before taxes ($338 million after taxes) for costs related to the shutdown of the Courtland, Alabama mill, and
a $15 million charge before taxes ($11 million after taxes) for other items.
2013:During 2013, corporate restructuring and other charges totaling a gain of $5 million before taxes ($3 million after taxes) were recorded. These charges included:
a $30 million gain before taxes ($19 million after taxes) for insurance reimbursements related to the Guaranty Bank legal settlement.
In addition, restructuring and other charges totaling $161 million before taxes ($101 million after taxes) were recorded in the Industrial Packaging, Printing Papers and Consumer Packaging industry segments including:
a $118 million charge before taxes ($72 million after taxes) for costs related to the shutdown of the Courtland, Alabama mill,
a $45 million charge before taxes ($28 million after taxes) for costs related to the shutdown of a paper machine at the Augusta, Georgia mill, and
a $2 million gain before taxes (loss of $1 million after taxes) for other items.
Impairments of Goodwill
In the fourth quarter of 2015, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its Brazil Packaging business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill in the business, totaling $137 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the Brazil Packaging business and resulting impairment charge was due to the negative impacts on the cash flows of the business caused by the continued decline of the overall Brazilian economy.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated
fair value of its Asia Industrial Packaging business using expected discounted future cash flows and determined that due to a change in the strategic outlook, all of the goodwill of this business, totaling $100 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the Asia Industrial Packaging business and resulting impairment charge was due to a change in the strategic outlook for the business.
In the fourth quarter of 2013, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its India Papers business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill of this business, totaling $112 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the India Papers reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a change in the strategic outlook for the India Papers operations.
Also in the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its xpedx business using the discounted future cash flows and wrote off all of the goodwill of its xpedx business, totaling $400 million, which has been included in Discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The decline in the fair value of the xpedx reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a significant decline in earnings and a change in the strategic outlook for the xpedx operations.
Also during 2013, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $15 million ($7 million after taxes and noncontrolling interest) for the impairment of a trade name intangible asset related to our India Papers business.
Net Losses on Sales and Impairments of Businesses
Net losses on sales and impairments of businesses included in special items totaled a pre-tax loss of $174 million ($113 million after taxes) in 2015, a pre-tax loss of $38 million ($31 million after taxes) in 2014 and a pre-tax loss of $3 million ($1 million after taxes) in 2013. The principal components of these losses were:
2015: On October 13, 2015, the Company finalized the sale of its 55% interest in IP Asia Coated Paperboard (IP-Sun JV) business, within the Company's Consumer Packaging segment, to its Chinese coated board joint venture partner, Shandong Sun Holding Group Co., Ltd. for RMB 149 million (approximately USD $23 million). During the third quarter of 2015, a determination was made that the current book value of the asset group exceeded its estimated fair value of $23 million, which was the agreed upon selling price. The 2015 loss includes the pre-tax impairment charge of $174 million ($113 million after taxes). A pre-tax charge of $186
million was recorded during the third quarter in the Company's Consumer Packaging segment to write down the long-lived assets of this business to their estimated fair value. In the fourth quarter of 2015, upon the sale and corresponding deconsolidation of IP-Sun JV from the Company's consolidated balance sheet, final adjustments were made resulting in a reduction of the impairment of $12 million. The amount of pre-tax losses related to noncontrolling interest of the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $19 million, $12 million and $8 million, respectively. The amount of pre-tax losses related to the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $226 million, $51 million and $41 million, respectively.
The net 2015 loss totaling $174 million related to the impairment of Sun-JV is included in Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
2014: During2014, the Company recorded net pre-tax charges of $47 million ($36 million after taxes) for a loss on the sale of a business by ASG (formerly referred to as AGI-Shorewood), in which we hold an investment and the subsequent partial impairment of our ASG investment, and a pre-tax gain of $9 million ($5 million after taxes) related to the sale of an investment.
2013: During 2013, the Company recorded net pre-tax charges of $3 million ($1 million after taxes) for adjustments related to the divestiture of three containerboard mills in 2012 and the sale of the Shorewood business.
Industry Segment Operating Profits
Industry segment operating profits of $2.4 billion in 2015 decreased from $2.1 billion in 2014. The benefit from lower input costs ($232 million) was offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix ($226 million), lower sales volumes ($38 million), higher operating costs ($16 million), higher maintenance outage costs ($37 million) and higher other costs ($23 million).
Special items were a $321 million net loss in 2015 compared with a net loss of $732 million in 2014.
Market-related downtime in 2015 increased to approximately 440,000 tons from approximately 281,000 tons in 2014.
International Paper’s industry segments discussed below are consistent with the internal structure used to manage these businesses. All segments are differentiated on a common product, common customer basis consistent with the business segmentation generally used in the forest products industry.
Industrial Packaging
International Paper is the largest manufacturer of containerboard in the United States. Our U.S. production capacity is over 13 million tons annually. Our products include linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium and saturating kraft. About 80% of our production is converted domestically into corrugated boxes and other packaging by our 165 U.S. container plants. Additionally, we recycle approximately one million tons of OCC and mixed and white paper through our 18 recycling plants. In EMEA, our operations include two recycled fiber containerboard mills in Morocco and Turkey and 26 container plants in France, Italy, Spain, Morocco and Turkey. In Brazil our operations include three containerboard mills and four box plants. In Asia, our operations include 16 container plants in China and additional container plants in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Our container plants are supported by regional design centers, which offer total packaging solutions and supply chain initiatives.
Printing Papers
International Paper is one of the world’s leading producers of printing and writing papers. Products in this segment include uncoated papers and pulp.
Uncoated Papers:This business produces papers for use in copiers, desktop and laser printers and digital imaging. End use applications include advertising and promotional materials such as brochures, pamphlets, greeting cards, books, annual reports and direct mail. Uncoated papers also produces a variety of grades that are converted by our customers into envelopes, tablets, business forms and file folders. Uncoated papers are sold under private label and International Paper brand names that include Hammermill, Springhill, Williamsburg, Postmark, Accent, Great White, Chamex, Ballet, Rey, Pol, and Svetocopy. The mills producing uncoated papers are located in the United States, France, Poland, Russia, Brazil and India. The mills have uncoated paper production capacity of approximately 4 million tons annually. Brazilian operations function through International Paper do Brasil, Ltda, which owns or manages approximately 335,000 acres of forestlands in Brazil.
Pulp: Pulp is used in the manufacture of printing, writing and specialty papers, towel and tissue products and filtration products. Pulp is also converted into products such as diapers and sanitary napkins. Pulp products include fluff, and southern softwood pulp, as well as southern and birch hardwood paper pulps. These products are produced in the United States, France, Poland, Russia, and Brazil and are sold around the world. International Paper facilities have annual dried pulp capacity of about 1.8 million tons.
Consumer Packaging
International Paper is one of the world’s largest producers of solid bleached sulfate board with annual U.S. production capacity of about 1.2 million tons (reduced from about 1.6 million tons) after initiating the conversion of the Riegelwood Mill to 100% pulp production in late December of 2015. Our coated paperboard business produces high quality coated paperboard for a variety of packaging and foodservice end uses. Our Everest®, Fortress®, and Starcote® brands are used in packaging applications for everyday products such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and tobacco products. The Carolina® brand, which was sold to MeadWestvaco Corporation in April 2015, was used in commercial printing end uses. Our U.S. capacity is supplemented by about 379,000 tons of capacity at our mills producing coated board in Poland and Russia and, prior to its sale in October 2015, by our International Paper & Sun Cartonboard Co., Ltd. joint venture in China which had an annual capacity of 1.4 million tons.
Our Foodservice business produces cups, lids, food containers and plates through three domestic plants and four international facilities.
Ilim Holding S.A.
In October 2007, International Paper and Ilim Holding S.A. (Ilim) completed a 50:50 joint venture to operate a pulp and paper business located in Russia. Ilim’s facilities include three paper mills located in Bratsk, Ust-Ilimsk, and Koryazhma, Russia, with combined total pulp and paper capacity of over 3.4 million tons. Ilim has exclusive harvesting rights on timberland and forest areas exceeding 14.8 million acres (6.0 million hectares).
Products and brand designations appearing in italics are trademarks of International Paper or a related company.
Industrial Packaging
Demand for Industrial Packaging products is closely correlated with non-durable industrial goods production, as well as with demand for processed foods, poultry, meat and agricultural products. In addition to prices and volumes, major factors affecting the profitability of Industrial Packaging are raw material and energy costs, freight costs, manufacturing efficiency and product mix.
Industrial Packagingnet sales for 2015 decreased 3% to $14.5 billion compared with $14.9 billion in 2014, and 2% compared with $14.8 billion in 2013. Operating profits were 2% lower in 2015 than in 2014 and 3%higher than in 2013. Excluding costs associated with the acquisition and integration of Temple-Inland, goodwill impairment charges, costs associated with a multi-employer pension liability and other special items, operating profits in 2015 were 3% lower than in 2014 and 8% higher than in 2013. Benefits from lower input costs ($175 million) were offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix ($144 million), lower sales volumes ($36 million), higher operating costs ($43 million) and higher maintenance outage costs ($16 million). Additionally, operating profits in 2015 include a goodwill and trade name impairment charge associated with our Brazil Packaging business ($137 million). Operating profits in 2014 include a goodwill impairment charge of $100 million related to our Asia Industrial Packaging business, costs of $16 million associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, a charge of $35 million associated with a multi-employer pension plan withdrawal liability and a net charge of $7 million for other items. Operating profits in 2013 include costs of $62 million associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, a gain of $13 million related to a bargain purchase adjustment on the acquisition of a majority share of our operations in Turkey, and a net gain of $1 million for other items.
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| Industrial Packaging | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Sales | $ | 14,484 |
| $ | 14,944 |
| $ | 14,810 |
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| Operating Profit | 1,853 |
| 1,896 |
| 1,801 |
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North American Industrial Packagingnet sales were $12.5 billion in 2015 compared with $12.7 billion in 2014 and $12.5 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $2.0 billion compared with $2.0 billion (both including and excluding costs associated with the integration of Temple-Inland, a multi-employer pension withdrawal liability and other special items) in 2014 and $1.8 billion (both including and excluding costs associated with the integration of Temple-Inland and other special items in 2013.
Sales volumes decreased in 2015 compared with 2014 reflecting slightly lower box shipments and lower shipments of containerboard to export markets. In 2015, the business took about 814,000 tons of total downtime of which about 363,000 were market-related and 451,000 were maintenance downtime. The business took about 622,000 tons of total downtime in 2014 of which 240,000 were market-related and 382,000 were maintenance downtime. Average sales price realizations were lower mostly for Euro-denominated shipments of containerboard to export markets. Input costs were lower, primarily for energy. Distribution costs were flat as lower freight fuel surcharges offset rate increases. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $15 million higher than in 2014. Manufacturing operating costs decreased, but were more than offset by wage and benefit inflation. Depreciation costs were lower.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015, sales volumes for boxes are expected to be seasonally lower, while shipments of containerboard to export markets should increase. Input costs are expected to be higher for energy and wood, but lower for waste fiber. Planned maintenance downtime spending is expected to be about $21 million higher. Manufacturing operating costs are expected to improve.
EMEA Industrial Packagingnet sales were $1.1 billion in 2015 compared with $1.3 billion in 2014 and $1.3 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $13 million compared with $25 million ($31 million excluding restructuring costs) in 2014 and $43 million ($32 million excluding a gain on a bargain purchase price adjustment on the acquisition of a majority share of our operations in Turkey and restructuring costs) in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 were higher than in 2014 reflecting improved market demand and strong commercial initiatives in the Eurozone throughout the year and growth in Morocco and Turkey in the fourth quarter. Net sales decreased primarily due to the negative impact of foreign exchange rates. Higher board costs also contributed to lower average sales margins. Other input costs, primarily for energy, were lower. Operating earnings in 2015 also included a gain of $4 million related to the change in ownership of our OCC collection operations in Turkey.
Entering the first quarter of 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015 sales volumes are expected to be flat. Average sales margins are expected to be favorably impacted by higher box sales prices, lower board costs in Turkey and a favorable mix. Input costs for energy should be slightly higher.
Brazilian Industrial Packaging net sales were $228 million in 2015 compared with $349 million in 2014 and $335 million in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were a loss
of $163 million (a loss of $26 million excluding goodwill and trade name impairment charges) compared with a loss of $3 million (a loss of $4 millionexcluding a net gain related to acquisition and integration costs) in 2014 and a loss of $2 million (a gain of $2 million excluding acquisition and integration costs) in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 decreased compared with 2014 due to overall weak economic conditions and lower box consumption in the product segments of some of our key customers. Average sales price realizations for boxes were lower. Input costs were slightly higher. Operating costs also increased. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $1 million lower in 2015 compared with 2014.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015 sales volumes are expected to be seasonally lower. Average sales margins should improve reflecting a previously announced sales price increase for boxes. Input costs are expected to be stable and operating costs should reflect the benefits of cost savings initiatives.
Asian Industrial Packagingnet sales were $601 million in 2015 compared with $625 million in 2014 and $685 million in 2013. Operating profits were a loss of $6 million in 2015 compared with a loss of $112 million (a loss of $5 million excluding goodwill impairment charges and restructuring costs) in 2014 and a loss of $2 million (a gain of $2 million excluding restructuring costs) in 2013. Compared with 2014, sales volumes for boxes in 2015 were lower and average sales margins decreased due to competitive price pressures and an unfavorable sales mix. However, operating costs were lower.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, sales volumes are expected to be seasonally lower. On October 8, 2015, the Company announced that it was pursuing strategic options for its corrugated box business in China and Southeast Asia and had signed a non-binding letter of intent with a prospective buyer.
Printing Papers
Demand for Printing Papers products is closely correlated with changes in commercial printing and advertising activity, direct mail volumes and, for uncoated cut-size products, with changes in white-collar employment levels that affect the usage of copy and laser printer paper. Pulp is further affected by changes in currency rates that can enhance or disadvantage producers in different geographic regions. Principal cost drivers include manufacturing efficiency, raw material and energy costs and freight costs.
Printing Papersnet sales for 2015 decreased 12% to $5.0 billion compared with $5.7 billion in 2014 and 19%
compared with $6.2 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were significantly higher than in both 2014 and 2013. Excluding facility closure costs, impairment costs and other special items, operating profits in 2015 were 3% lower than in 2014 and 4% higher than in 2013. Benefits from lower input costs ($18 million), lower costs associated with the closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill ($44 million) and favorable foreign exchange ($33 million) were offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix ($52 million), lower sales volumes ($16 million), higher operating costs ($18 million) and higher planned maintenance downtime costs ($26 million). In addition, operating profits in 2014 include special items costs of $554 million associated with the closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill. During 2013, the Company accelerated depreciation for certain Courtland assets, and evaluated certain other assets for possible alternative uses by one of our other businesses. The net book value of these assets at December 31, 2013 was approximately $470 million. In the first quarter of 2014, we completed our evaluation and concluded that there were no alternative uses for these assets. We recognized approximately $464 million of accelerated depreciation related to these assets in 2014. Operating profits in 2014 also include a charge of $32 million associated with a foreign tax amnesty program, and a gain of $20 million for the resolution of a legal contingency in India, while operating profits in 2013 included costs of $118 million associated with the announced closure of our Courtland, Alabama mill and a $123 million impairment charge associated with goodwill and a trade name intangible asset in our India Papers business.
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| Printing Papers | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Sales | $ | 5,031 |
| $ | 5,720 |
| $ | 6,205 |
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| Operating Profit (Loss) | 533 |
| (16 | ) | 271 |
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North American Printing Papersnet sales were $1.9 billion in 2015, $2.1 billion in 2014 and $2.6 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $179 million compared with a loss of $398 million (a gain of $156 million excluding costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland, Alabama mill) in 2014 and a gain of $36 million ($154 million excluding costs associated with the Courtland mill shutdown) in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 decreased compared with 2014 primarily due to the closure of our Courtland mill in 2014. Shipments to the domestic market increased, but export shipments declined. Average sales price realizations decreased, primarily in the domestic market. Input costs were lower, mainly for energy. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $12 million higher in 2015. Operating profits in 2014 were negatively impacted by costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland, Alabama mill.
Entering the first quarter of 2016, sales volumes are expected to be up slightly compared with the fourth quarter of 2015. Average sales margins should be about flat reflecting lower average sales price realizations offset by a more favorable product mix. Input costs are expected to be stable. Planned maintenance downtime costs are expected to be about $14 million lower with an outage scheduled in the 2016 first quarter at our Georgetown mill compared with outages at our Eastover and Riverdale mills in the 2015 fourth quarter.
In January 2015, the United Steelworkers, Domtar Corporation, Packaging Corporation of America, Finch Paper LLC and P. H. Glatfelter Company (the Petitioners) filed an anti-dumping petition before the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) and the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) alleging that paper producers in China, Indonesia, Australia, Brazil, and Portugal are selling uncoated free sheet paper in sheet form (the Products) in violation of international trade rules. The Petitioners also filed a countervailing-duties petition with these agencies regarding imports of the Products from China and Indonesia. In January 2016, the DOC announced its final countervailing duty rates on imports of the Products to the United States from certain producers from China and Indonesia. Also, in January 2016, the DOC announced its final anti-dumping duty rates on imports of the Products to the United States from certain producers from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia and Portugal. In February 2016, the ITC concluded its anti-dumping and countervailing duties investigations and made a final determination that the U.S. market had been injured by imports of the Products. Accordingly, the DOC’s previously announced countervailing duty rates and anti-dumping duty rates will be in effect for a minimum of five years. We do not believe the impact of these rates will have a material, adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Brazilian Papersnet sales for 2015 were $878 million compared with $1.1 billion in 2014 and $1.1 billion in 2013. Operating profits for 2015 were $186 million compared with $177 million ($209 million excluding costs associated with a tax amnesty program) in 2014 and $210 million in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 were lower compared with 2014 reflecting weak economic conditions and the absence of 2014 one-time events. Average sales price realizations improved for domestic uncoated freesheet paper due to the realization of price increases implemented in the second half of 2015. Margins were unfavorably affected by an increased proportion of sales to the lower-margin export markets. Raw material costs increased for energy and wood. Operating costs were higher than in 2014, while planned maintenance downtime costs were $4 million lower.
Looking ahead to 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015 sales volumes in the first quarter are expected to decrease due to seasonally weaker customer demand for uncoated freesheet paper. Average sales price improvements are expected to reflect the partial realization of announced sales price increases in the Brazilian domestic market for uncoated freesheet paper. Input costs are expected to be slightly higher for chemicals and electricity.
European Papersnet sales in 2015 were $1.2 billion compared with $1.5 billion in 2014 and $1.5 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $133 million compared with $140 million in 2014 and $167 million in 2013.
Compared with 2014, sales volumes for uncoated freesheet paper in 2015 were slightly lower in both Russia and Europe. Average sales price realizations for uncoated freesheet paper increased in Russia, but remained flat in Europe, reflecting tight demand and supply conditions in the first half of the year. Input costs increased slightly as higher costs for wood, chemicals and energy in Russia were largely offset by lower costs in Europe. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $11 million higher in 2015 than in 2014.
Entering 2016, domestic sales volumes in the first quarter are expected to be seasonally weaker in Russia, and stable in Europe. Average sales price realizations for uncoated freesheet paper are expected to reflect the impact of announced price increases in both Europe and Russia. Input costs should be slightly higher for wood and chemicals. Planned maintenance downtime costs should be $1 million lower than in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Indian Papersnet sales were $172 million in 2015, $178 million in 2014 and $185 million ($174 million excluding excise duties which were included in net sales in 2013 and prior periods) in 2013. Operating profits were a loss of $11 million in 2015, compared with a gain of $8 million (a loss of $12 million excluding a gain related to the resolution of a legal contingency) in 2014 and a loss of $145 million (a loss of $22 million excluding goodwill and trade name impairment charges) in 2013.
Average sales price realizations decreased in 2015 compared with 2014 reflecting soft market demand. Sales volumes increased, primarily to export markets. Input costs were lower for wood and chemicals. Operating costs were higher in 2015, but planned maintenance downtime costs were even with 2014. Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, sales volumes are expected to be seasonally higher. Average sales price realizations are expected to be stable.
U.S. Pulpnet sales were $844 million in 2015 compared with $895 million in 2014 and $815 million in 2013.
Operating profits were $46 million in 2015 compared with $57 million in 2014 and $2 million in 2013.
Sales volumes in 2015 decreased from 2014 with lower softwood pulp volumes being partially offset by higher fluff pulp volumes. Average sales price realizations were lower for both fluff pulp and softwood market pulp. Input costs decreased primarily for energy. Operating costs were higher, but distribution costs were lower. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $4 million lower in 2015 than in 2014.
Compared with the fourth quarter of 2015, sales volumes in the first quarter of 2016 are expected to be stable. Average sales price realizations are expected to be lower for fluff pulp and softwood market pulp. Input costs should be higher for fuels and utilities. Planned maintenance downtime costs should be about $45 million higher than in the fourth quarter of 2015 including outage costs associated with the conversion of our Riegelwood mill to 100% pulp production.
Consumer Packaging
Demand and pricing for Consumer Packaging products correlate closely with consumer spending and general economic activity. In addition to prices and volumes, major factors affecting the profitability of Consumer Packaging are raw material and energy costs, freight costs, manufacturing efficiency and product mix.
Consumer Packagingnet sales in 2015 decreased 14% from 2014, and decreased 14% from 2013. Operating profits decreased 114% from 2014 and decreased 116% from 2013. Excluding the cost associated with the conversion of our Riegelwood, North Carolina mill to 100% pulp production, net of the proceeds from the sale of the Carolina Coated Bristols brand, costs associated with the impairment of goodwill and other assets of the IP-Sun JV, costs associated with the permanent shutdown of a paper machine at our Augusta, Georgia mill and other special items, 2015 operating profits were 15% lower than in 2014, and 24% lower than in 2013. Benefits from higher sales volumes ($14 million), lower planned maintenance downtime costs ($5 million) and lower input costs ($39 million) were offset by lower average sales price realizations and mix ($30 million), higher operating costs ($44 million), and higher foreign exchange and other costs ($11 million). In addition, operating profits in 2015 include a charge of $174 million for the impairment of goodwill and other assets for the IP-Sun JV, an $8 million cost related to the conversion of our Riegelwood mill to 100% pulp production, net of the proceeds from the sale of the Carolina Coated Bristols brand, and $2 million of costs associated with sheet plant closures, while operating profits in 2014 include $8 million of costs associated with sheet plant closures. Operating profits in 2013 include costs of $45 million related to the permanent shutdown of a paper machine at our
Augusta, Georgia mill and $2 million of costs associated with the sale of the Shorewood business.
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| Consumer Packaging | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Sales | $ | 2,940 |
| $ | 3,403 |
| $ | 3,435 |
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| Operating Profit (Loss) | (25 | ) | 178 |
| 161 |
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North American Consumer Packagingnet sales were $1.9 billion in 2015 compared with $2.0 billion in 2014 and $2.0 billion in 2013. Operating profits were $81 million ($91 million excluding the cost associated with the planned conversion of our Riegelwood mill to 100% pulp production, net of proceeds from the sale of the Carolina Coated Bristols brand, and sheet plant closure costs) in 2015 compared with $92 million ($100 million excluding sheet plant closure costs) in 2014 and $63 million ($110 million excluding paper machine shutdown costs and costs related to the sale of the Shorewood business) in 2013.
Coated Paperboard sales volumes in 2015 were lower than in 2014 reflecting weaker market demand. The business took about 77,000 tons of market-related downtime in 2015 compared with about 41,000 tons in 2014. Average sales price realizations increased modestly year over year as competitive pressures in the current year only partially offset the impact of sales price increases implemented in 2014. Input costs decreased for energy and chemicals, but wood costs increased. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $10 million lower in 2015. Operating costs were higher, mainly due to inflation and overhead costs.
Foodservice sales volumes increased in 2015 compared with 2014 reflecting strong market demand. Average sales margins increased due to lower resin costs and a more favorable mix. Operating costs and distribution costs were both higher.
Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2016, Coated Paperboard sales volumes are expected to be slightly lower than in the fourth quarter of 2015 due to our exit from the coated bristols market. Average sales price realizations are expected to be flat, but margins should benefit from a more favorable product mix. Input costs are expected to be higher for wood, chemicals and energy. Planned maintenance downtime costs should be $4 million higher with a planned maintenance outage scheduled at our Augusta mill in the first quarter. Foodservice sales volumes are expected to be seasonally lower. Average sales margins are expected to improve due to a more favorable mix. Operating costs are expected to decrease.
European Consumer Packagingnet sales in 2015 were $319 million compared with $365 million in 2014 and $380 million in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were $87 million compared with $91 million in 2014 and $100 million in 2013. Sales volumes in 2015 compared with
2014 increased in Europe, but decreased in Russia. Average sales margins improved in Russia due to slightly higher average sales price realizations and a more favorable mix. In Europe average sales margins decreased reflecting lower average sales price realizations and an unfavorable mix. Input costs were lower in Europe, primarily for wood and energy, but were higher in Russia, primarily for wood.
Looking forward to the first quarter of 2016, compared with the fourth quarter of 2015, sales volumes are expected to be stable. Average sales price realizations are expected to be slightly higher in both Russia and Europe. Input costs are expected to be flat, while operating costs are expected to increase.
Asian Consumer Packaging The Company sold its 55% equity share in the IP-Sun JV in October 2015. Net sales and operating profits presented below include results through September 30, 2015. Net sales were $682 million in 2015 compared with $1.0 billion in 2014 and $1.1 billion in 2013. Operating profits in 2015 were a loss of $193 million (a loss of $19 million excluding goodwill and other asset impairment costs) compared with losses of $5 million in 2014 and $2 million in 2013.
Sales volumes and average sales price realizations were lower in 2015 due to over-supplied market conditions and competitive pressures. Average sales margins were also negatively impacted by a less favorable mix. Input costs and freight costs were lower and operating costs also decreased.
On October 13, 2015, the Company finalized the sale of its 55% interest in IP Asia Coated Paperboard (IP-Sun JV) business, within the Company's Consumer Packaging segment, to its Chinese coated board joint venture partner, Shandong Sun Holding Group Co., Ltd. for RMB 149 million (approximately USD $23 million). During the third quarter of 2015, a determination was made that the current book value of the asset group exceeded its estimated fair value of $23 million, which was the agreed upon selling price. The 2015 loss includes the net pre-tax impairment charge of $174 million ($113 million after taxes). A pre-tax charge of $186 million was recorded during the third quarter in the Company's Consumer Packaging segment to write down the long-lived assets of this business to their estimated fair value. In the fourth quarter of 2015, upon the sale and corresponding deconsolidation of IP-Sun JV from the Company's consolidated balance sheet, final adjustments were made resulting in a reduction of the impairment of $12 million. The amount of pre-tax losses related to noncontrolling interest of the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $19 million, $12 million and $8 million, respectively. The amount of pre-tax losses related to the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's
consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $226 million, $51 million and $41 million, respectively.
Equity Earnings, Net of Taxes – Ilim Holding S.A.
International Paper accounts for its investment in Ilim Holding S.A. (Ilim), a separate reportable industry segment, using the equity method of accounting.
The Company recorded equity earnings, net of taxes, related to Ilim of $131 million in 2015 compared with a loss of $194 million in 2014 and a loss of $46 million in 2013. Operating results recorded in 2015 included an after-tax non-cash foreign exchange loss of $75 million compared with an after-tax foreign exchange loss of $269 million in 2014 and an after-tax foreign exchange loss of $32 million in 2013 primarily on the remeasurement of Ilim's U.S. dollar-denominated net debt.
Sales volumes for the joint venture increased year over year for shipments to China of hardwood pulp and softwood pulp, but decreased for linerboard. Sales volumes in the domestic Russian market increased for hardwood pulp and paper, but decreased for softwood pulp and linerboard. Average sales price realizations were higher in 2015 for sales of hardwood pulp to export markets and linerboard to the domestic market, but were offset by lower average sales price realizations for sales of softwood pulp to export markets. Input costs increased year-over-year for wood, chemicals, fuel and energy. Freight costs also increased. The Company received cash dividends from the joint venture of $35 million in 2015 and $56 million in 2014. No dividends were paid in 2013.
Entering the first quarter of 2016, sales volumes are expected to be seasonally lower than in the fourth quarter of 2015 due to the January holidays in Russia. Average sales price realizations are expected to decrease for exported hardwood pulp, softwood pulp and containerboard, slightly offset by higher average sales price realizations for paper in the domestic market. Input costs for energy, chemicals and wood should be higher and distribution costs are also expected to increase.
Overview
A major factor in International Paper’s liquidity and capital resource planning is its generation of operating cash flow, which is highly sensitive to changes in the pricing and demand for our major products. While changes in key cash operating costs, such as energy, raw material and transportation costs, do have an effect on operating cash generation, we believe that our focus
on pricing and cost controls has improved our cash flow generation over an operating cycle.
Cash uses during 2015 were primarily focused on working capital requirements, capital spending, debt reductions and returning cash to shareholders.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Cash provided by operations totaled $2.6 billion in 2015 compared with $3.1 billion for 2014 and $3.0 billion for 2013.
The major components of cash provided by operations are earnings from operations adjusted for non-cash income and expense items, cash pension contributions and changes in working capital. Earnings from operations, adjusted for non-cash income and expense items and cash pension contributions decreased by $433 million in 2015 versus 2014 driven mainly by increased cash pension contributions in 2015. Cash used for working capital components, accounts receivable and inventory less accounts payable and accrued liabilities, interest payable and other totaled $222 million in 2015, compared with a cash use of $158 million in 2014 and a cash use of $486 million in 2013.
The Company generated free cash flow of approximately $1.8 billion, $2.1 billion and $1.8 billion in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure and the most comparable GAAP measure is cash provided by operations. Management uses free cash flow as a liquidity metric because it measures the amount of cash generated that is available to maintain our assets, make investments or acquisitions, pay dividends and reduce debt. The following are reconciliations of free cash flow to cash provided by operations:
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| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Cash provided by operations | $ | 2,580 |
| $ | 3,077 |
| $ | 3,028 |
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| Cash invested in capital projects | (1,487 | ) | (1,366 | ) | (1,198 | ) |
| Cash contribution to pension plan | 750 |
| 353 |
| 31 |
|
| Insurance reimbursement for Guaranty Bank settlement | — |
| — |
| (30 | ) |
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 1,843 |
| $ | 2,064 |
| $ | 1,831 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 | Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2014 |
| Cash provided by operations | $ | 990 |
| $ | 837 |
| $ | 1,144 |
|
| (Less)/Add: | | | |
| Cash invested in capital projects | (489 | ) | (325 | ) | (405 | ) |
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 501 |
| $ | 512 |
| $ | 739 |
|
Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit
On July 19, 2011, the Company filed an amended 2009 tax return claiming alternative fuel mixture tax credits as non-taxable income. The amended position has been accepted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the closing of the IRS tax audit for the years 2006 - 2009. As a result, during 2013, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $753 million related to the non-taxability of the alternative fuel mixture tax credits.
Investment Activities
Investment activities in 2015 were up from 2014 reflecting an increase in capital spending and the use of $198 million of cash in conjunction with the timber monetization restructuring (see Note 12 Variable Interest Entities and Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries on pages 64 through 66 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data) in 2015. In addition, 2014 investment activity includes the receipt of approximately $400 million in connection with the spin-off of the xpedx distribution business. The Company maintains an average capital spending target around depreciation or amortization levels or modestly above due to strategic plans over the course of an economic cycle. Capital spending was $1.5 billion in 2015, or 115% of depreciation and amortization, compared with $1.4 billion in 2014, or 97% of depreciation and amortization, and $1.2 billion, or 77% of depreciation and amortization in 2013. Across our businesses, capital spending as a percentage of depreciation and amortization ranged from 118% to 100% in 2015. The following table shows capital spending for operations by business segment for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 858 |
| $ | 754 |
| $ | 629 |
|
| Printing Papers | 361 |
| 318 |
| 294 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | 216 |
| 233 |
| 208 |
|
| Distribution | — |
| — |
| 9 |
|
| Subtotal | 1,435 |
| 1,305 |
| 1,140 |
|
| Corporate and other | 52 |
| 61 |
| 58 |
|
| Total | $ | 1,487 |
| $ | 1,366 |
| $ | 1,198 |
|
Capital expenditures in 2016 are currently expected to be about $1.3 billion, or 100% of depreciation and amortization.
Acquisitions and Joint Ventures
OLMUKSAN
2014: In May 2014, the Company conducted a voluntary tender offer for the remaining outstanding
12.6% public shares of Olmuksan. The Company also purchased outstanding shares of Olmuksan outside of the tender offer. As of December 31, 2014 and 2015, the Company owned 91.7% of Olmuksan's outstanding and issued shares.
2013: On January 3, 2013, International Paper completed the acquisition (effective date of acquisition on January 1, 2013) of the shares of its joint venture partner, Sabanci Holding, in the Turkish corrugated packaging company, Olmuksa International Paper Sabanci Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., now called Olmuksan International Paper Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Olmuksan), for a purchase price of $56 million. The acquired shares represented 43.7% of Olmuksan's shares. Prior to this acquisition, International Paper held a 43.7% equity interest in Olmuksan.
Because the transaction resulted in International Paper becoming the majority shareholder, owning 87.4% of Olmuksan's outstanding and issued shares, its completion triggered a mandatory call for tender of the remaining public shares which began in March 2013 and ended in April 2013, with no shares tendered. As a result, the 12.6% owned by other parties were considered non-controlling interests. Olmuksan's financial results have been consolidated with the Company's Industrial Packaging segment beginning January 1, 2013, the effective date which International Paper obtained majority control of the entity.
Following the transaction, the Company's previously held 43.7% equity interest in Olmuksan was remeasured to a fair value of $75 million, resulting in a gain of $9 million. In addition, the cumulative translation adjustment balance of $17 million relating to the previously held equity interest was reclassified, as expense, from accumulated other comprehensive income.
The final purchase price allocation indicated that the sum of the cash consideration paid, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest and the fair value of the previously held interest was less than the fair value of the underlying assets by $21 million, resulting in a bargain purchase price gain being recorded on this transaction. The aforementioned remeasurement of equity interest gain, the cumulative translation adjustment to expense, and the bargain purchase gain are included in the Net bargain purchase gain on acquisition of business in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
ORSA
2014: On April 8, 2014, the Company acquired the remaining 25% of shares of Orsa International Paper Embalangens S.A. (Orsa IP) from its joint venture
partner, Jari Celulose, Papel e Embalagens S.A. (Jari), a Grupo Orsa company, for approximately $127 million, of which $105 million was paid in cash with the remaining $22 million held back pending satisfaction of certain indemnification obligations by Jari. International Paper will release the amount held back, or any amount for which we have not notified Jari of a claim, by March 30, 2016. An additional $11 million, which was not included in the purchase price, was placed in an escrow account pending resolution of certain open matters. During 2014, these open matters were successfully resolved, which resulted in $9 million paid out of escrow to Jari and correspondingly added to the final purchase consideration. The remaining $2 million was released back to the Company. As a result of this transaction, the Company reversed the $168 million of Redeemable noncontrolling interest included on the March 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet. The net difference between the Redeemable noncontrolling interest balance plus $14 million of currency translation adjustment reclassified out of Other comprehensive income less the 25% purchase price was reflected as an increase to Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet.
2013: On January 14, 2013, International Paper and Jari formed Orsa IP with International Paper holding a 75% stake. The value of International Paper's investment in Orsa IP was approximately $471 million. Because International Paper acquired a majority control of the joint venture, Orsa IP's financial results have been consolidated with our Industrial Packaging segment from the date of formation on January 14, 2013. The 25% owned by Jari was considered a redeemable noncontrolling interest and met the requirements to be classified outside permanent equity. As such, the Company reported $163 million in Redeemable noncontrolling interest in the December 31, 2013 consolidated balance sheet.
Financing Activities
Amounts related to early debt extinguishment during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
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| | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Debt reductions (a) | $ | 2,151 |
| $ | 1,625 |
| $ | 574 |
|
| Pre-tax early debt extinguishment costs (b) | 207 |
| 276 |
| 25 |
|
| |
| (b) | Amounts are included in Restructuring and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. |
2015: Financing activities during 2015 included debt issuances of $6.9 billion and retirements of $6.9 billion for a net decrease of $74 million.
International Paper utilizes interest rate swaps to change the mix of fixed and variable rate debt and manage interest expense. At December 31, 2015, International Paper had interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $17 million and maturities in 2018 (see Note 14 Derivatives and Hedging Activities on pages 67 through 71 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data). During 2015, existing swaps and the amortization of deferred gains on previously terminated swaps decreased the weighted average cost of debt from 5.9% to an effective rate of 5.8%. The inclusion of the offsetting interest income from short-term investments reduced this effective rate to 5.1%.
In 2015, International Paper issued $700 million of 3.80% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2026, $600 million of 5.00% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2035, and $700 million of 5.15% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2046. The proceeds from this borrowing were used to repay approximately $1.0 billion of notes with interest rates ranging from 4.75% to 9.38% and original maturities from 2018 to 2022, along with $211 million of cash premiums associated with the debt repayments. Additionally, the proceeds from this borrowing were used to make a $750 million voluntary cash contribution to the Company's pension plan. Pre-tax early debt retirement costs of $207 million related to the debt repayments, including the $211 million of cash premiums, are included in restructuring and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015.
Other financing activities during 2015 included the net repurchase of approximately 8.0 million shares of treasury stock, including restricted stock withholding, and the issuance of 62,000 shares of common stock for various plans, including stock options exercises that generated approximately $2.4 million of cash. Repurchases of common stock and payments of restricted stock withholding taxes totaled $604.6 million, including $522.6 million related to shares repurchased under the Company's share repurchase program.
In October 2015, International Paper announced that the quarterly dividend would be increased from $0.40 per share to $0.44 per share, effective for the 2015 fourth quarter.
2014: Financing activities during 2014 included debt issuances of $2.0 billion and retirements of $2.1 billion, for a net decrease of $113 million.
International Paper utilizes interest rate swaps to change the mix of fixed and variable rate debt and manage interest expense. At December 31, 2014, International Paper had interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $230 million and maturities in 2018 (see Note 14 Derivatives and Hedging Activities on pages 67 through 71 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data). During 2014, existing swaps and the amortization of deferred gains on previously terminated swaps decreased the weighted average cost of debt from 6.8% to an effective rate of 6.7%. The inclusion of the offsetting interest income from short-term investments reduced this effective rate to 6.3%. During the second quarter of 2014, International Paper issued $800 million of 3.65% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2024 and $800 million of 4.80% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2044. The proceeds from this borrowing were used to repay approximately $960 million of notes with interest rates ranging from 7.95% to 9.38% and original maturities from 2018 to 2019. Pre-tax early debt retirement costs of $262 million related to these debt repayments, including $258 million of cash premiums, are included in Restructuring and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014.
Other financing activities during 2014 included the net repurchase of approximately 17.9 million shares of treasury stock, including restricted stock withholding, and the issuance of 1.6 million shares of common stock for various plans, including stock options exercises that generated approximately $66 million of cash. Repurchases of common stock and payments of restricted stock withholding taxes totaled $1.06 billion, including $983 million related to shares repurchased under the Company's share repurchase program.
In September 2014, International Paper announced that the quarterly dividend would be increased from $0.35 per share to $0.40 per share, effective for the 2014 fourth quarter.
2013: Financing activities during 2013 included debt issuances of $241 million and retirements of $845 million, for a net decrease of $604 million.
International Paper utilizes interest rate swaps to change the mix of fixed and variable rate debt and manage interest expense. At December 31, 2013, International Paper had interest rate swaps with a total
notional amount of $175 million and maturities in 2018 (see Note 14 Derivatives and Hedging Activities on pages 67 through 71 of Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data). During 2013, existing swaps and the amortization of deferred gains on previously terminated swaps decreased the weighted average cost of debt from 6.7% to an effective rate of 6.5%. The inclusion of the offsetting interest income from short-term investments reduced this effective rate to 6.2%. Other financing activities during 2013 included the net repurchase of approximately 10.9 million shares of treasury stock, including restricted stock withholding, and the issuance of 7.3 million shares of common stock for various plans, including stock options exercises that generated approximately $298 million of cash. Repurchases of common stock and payments of restricted stock withholding taxes totaled $512 million, including $461 million related to shares repurchased under the Company's share repurchase program.
In September 2013, International Paper announced that the quarterly dividend would be increased from $0.30 per share to $0.35 per share, effective for the 2013 fourth quarter.
Variable Interest Entities
Liquidity and Capital Resources Outlook for 2016
Capital Expenditures and Long-Term Debt
International Paper expects to be able to meet projected capital expenditures, service existing debt and meet working capital and dividend requirements during 2016 through current cash balances and cash from operations. Additionally, the Company has existing credit facilities totaling $2.1 billion available at December 31, 2015.
The Company was in compliance with all its debt covenants at December 31, 2015. The Company’s financial covenants require the maintenance of a minimum net worth of $9 billion and a total debt-to-capital ratio of less than 60%. Net worth is defined as the sum of common stock, paid-in capital and retained earnings, less treasury stock plus any cumulative goodwill impairment charges. The calculation also excludes accumulated other comprehensive income/loss and Nonrecourse Financial Liabilities of Special Purpose Entities. The total debt-to-capital ratio is defined as total debt divided by the sum of total debt plus net worth. At December 31, 2015, International Paper’s net worth was $14.1 billion, and the total-debt-to-capital ratio was 39.8%.
The Company will continue to rely upon debt and capital markets for the majority of any necessary long-term funding not provided by operating cash flows. Funding decisions will be guided by our capital structure planning objectives. The primary goals of the Company’s capital structure planning are to maximize financial flexibility and preserve liquidity while reducing interest expense. The majority of International Paper’s debt is accessed through global public capital markets where we have a wide base of investors.
Maintaining an investment grade credit rating is an important element of International Paper’s financing strategy. At December 31, 2015, the Company held long-term credit ratings of BBB (stable outlook) and Baa2 (stable outlook) by S&P and Moody’s, respectively.
Contractual obligations for future payments under existing debt and lease commitments and purchase obligations at December 31, 2015, were as follows:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Thereafter |
| Maturities of long-term debt (a) | $ | 426 |
| $ | 43 |
| $ | 811 |
| $ | 427 |
| $ | 183 |
| $ | 7,436 |
|
| Lease obligations | 118 |
| 95 |
| 72 |
| 55 |
| 41 |
| 128 |
|
| Purchase obligations (b) | 3,001 |
| 541 |
| 447 |
| 371 |
| 358 |
| 1,579 |
|
| Total (c) | $ | 3,545 |
| $ | 679 |
| $ | 1,330 |
| $ | 853 |
| $ | 582 |
| $ | 9,143 |
|
| |
| (a) | Total debt includes scheduled principal payments only. |
| |
| (b) | Includes $2.1 billion relating to fiber supply agreements entered into at the time of the 2006 Transformation Plan forestland sales and in conjunction with the 2008 acquisition of Weyerhaeuser Company’s Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling business. |
| |
| (c) | Not included in the above table due to the uncertainty as to the amount and timing of the payment are unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $101 million. |
We consider the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015, to be indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, no U.S. income taxes have been provided thereon. As of December 31, 2015, the amount of cash associated with indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings was approximately $600 million. We do not anticipate the need to repatriate funds to the United States to satisfy domestic liquidity needs arising in the ordinary course of business, including liquidity needs associated with our domestic debt service requirements.
Pension Obligations and Funding
At December 31, 2015, the projected benefit obligation for the Company’s U.S. defined benefit plans determined under U.S. GAAP was approximately $3.5 billion higher than the fair value of plan assets. Approximately $3.2 billion of this amount relates to plans that are subject to minimum funding requirements. Under current IRS funding rules, the calculation of minimum funding requirements differs from the calculation of the present value of plan benefits
(the projected benefit obligation) for accounting purposes. In December 2008, the Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 (WERA) was passed by the U.S. Congress which provided for pension funding relief and technical corrections. Funding contributions depend on the funding method selected by the Company, and the timing of its implementation, as well as on actual demographic data and the targeted funding level. The Company continually reassesses the amount and timing of any discretionary contributions and elected to make contributions totaling $750 million and $353 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At this time, we do not expect to have any required contributions to our plans in 2016, although the Company may elect to make future voluntary contributions. The timing and amount of future contributions, which could be material, will depend on a number of factors, including the actual earnings and changes in values of plan assets and changes in interest rates. International Paper has announced a voluntary, limited-time opportunity for former employees who are participants in the Retirement Plan of International Paper Company (the Pension Plan) to request early payment of their entire Pension Plan benefit in the form of a single lump sum payment. Eligible participants who wish to receive the lump sum payment must make an election between February 29 and April 29, 2016, and payment is scheduled to be made on or before June 30, 2016. All payments will be made from the Pension Plan trust assets. The target population has a total liability of $3.0 billion. The amount of the total payments will depend on the participation rate of eligible participants, but is expected to be approximately $1.5 billion. Based on the expected level of payments, settlement accounting rules will apply in the period in which the payments are made. This will result in a plan remeasurement and the recognition in earnings of a pro-rata portion of unamortized net actuarial loss.
Ilim Holding S.A. Shareholder’s Agreement
In October 2007, in connection with the formation of the Ilim Holding S.A. joint venture, International Paper entered into a shareholder’s agreement that includes provisions relating to the reconciliation of disputes among the partners. This agreement was amended on May 7, 2014. Pursuant to the amended agreement, beginning on January 1, 2017, either the Company or its partners may commence certain procedures specified under the deadlock provisions. If these or any other deadlock provisions are commenced, the Company may in certain situations, choose to purchase its partners’ 50% interest in Ilim. Any such transaction would be subject to review and approval by Russian and other relevant antitrust authorities. Any such purchase by International Paper would result in the consolidation of Ilim’s financial position and results of operations in all subsequent periods.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires International Paper to establish accounting policies and to make estimates that affect both the amounts and timing of the recording of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Some of these estimates require judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain.
Accounting policies whose application may have a significant effect on the reported results of operations and financial position of International Paper, and that can require judgments by management that affect their application, include the accounting for contingencies, impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and goodwill, pensions and postretirement benefit obligations, stock options and income taxes. The Company has discussed the selection of critical accounting policies and the effect of significant estimates with the Audit and Finance Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Contingent Liabilities
Accruals for contingent liabilities, including legal and environmental matters, are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred or an asset impaired and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Liabilities accrued for legal matters require judgments regarding projected outcomes and range of loss based on historical experience and recommendations of legal counsel. Liabilities for environmental matters require evaluations of relevant environmental regulations and estimates of future remediation alternatives and costs.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Goodwill
An impairment of a long-lived asset exists when the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, and is recorded when the carrying amount is not recoverable through cash flows from future operations. A goodwill impairment exists when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its fair value. Assessments of possible impairments of long-lived assets and goodwill are made when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable through future operations. Additionally, testing for possible impairment of goodwill and intangible asset balances is required annually. The amount and timing of any impairment charges based on these assessments require the estimation of future cash flows and the fair market value of the related assets based on management’s best estimates of certain key factors, including future selling prices and volumes, operating, raw material, energy and freight costs, and various other projected operating economic factors. As these
key factors change in future periods, the Company will update its impairment analyses to reflect its latest estimates and projections.
Under the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other,” the testing of goodwill for possible impairment is a two-step process. In the first step, the fair value of the Company’s reporting units is compared with their carrying value, including goodwill. If fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill is not considered to be impaired. If the fair value of a reporting unit is below the carrying value, then step two is performed to measure the amount of the goodwill impairment loss for the reporting unit. This analysis requires the determination of the fair value of all of the individual assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, including any currently unrecognized intangible assets, as if the reporting unit had been purchased on the analysis date. Once these fair values have been determined, the implied fair value of the unit’s goodwill is calculated as the excess, if any, of the fair value of the reporting unit determined in step one over the fair value of the net assets determined in step two. The carrying value of goodwill is then reduced to this implied value, or to zero if the fair value of the assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, through a goodwill impairment charge.
The impairment analysis requires a number of judgments by management. In calculating the estimated fair value of its reporting units in step one, the Company uses the projected future cash flows to be generated by each unit over the estimated remaining useful operating lives of the unit’s assets, discounted using the estimated cost-of-capital discount rate for each reporting unit. These calculations require many estimates, including discount rates, future growth rates, and cost and pricing trends for each reporting unit. Subsequent changes in economic and operating conditions can affect these assumptions and could result in additional interim testing and goodwill impairment charges in future periods. Upon completion, the resulting estimated fair values are then analyzed for reasonableness by comparing them to earnings multiples for historic industry business transactions, and by comparing the sum of the reporting unit fair values and other corporate assets and liabilities divided by diluted common shares outstanding to the Company’s market price per share on the analysis date.
In the fourth quarter of 2015, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its Brazil Packaging business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill in the business, totaling $137 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the Brazil Packaging business and resulting impairment charge was due to the negative impacts on the cash
flows of the business caused by the continued decline of the overall Brazilian economy.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its Asia Industrial Packaging business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill in this business, totaling $100 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the Asia Industrial Packaging business and resulting impairment charge was due to a change in the strategic outlook for the business.
In the fourth quarter of 2013, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its India Papers business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill of this business, totaling $112 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the India Papers reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a change in the strategic outlook for the India Papers operations.
Also in the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its xpedx business using the discounted future cash flows and wrote off all of the goodwill of its xpedx business, totaling $400 million. The decline in fair value of the xpedx reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a significant decline in earnings and a change in the strategic outlook for the xpedx operations.
As a result, during the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a total goodwill impairment charge of $512 million ($485 million after taxes and a gain of $3 million related to noncontrolling interest), representing all of the recorded goodwill of the xpedx business and the India Papers business.
Also during 2013, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $15 million ($7 million after taxes and noncontrolling interest) for the impairment of a trade name intangible asset related to our India Papers business.
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations
The charges recorded for pension and other postretirement benefit obligations are determined annually in conjunction with International Paper’s consulting actuary, and are dependent upon various assumptions including the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, discount rates, projected future compensation increases, health care cost trend rates and mortality rates.
The calculations of pension and postretirement benefit obligations and expenses require decisions about a number of key assumptions that can significantly affect liability and expense amounts, including the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, the discount rate used to calculate plan liabilities, the projected rate of future compensation increases and health care cost trend rates.
Benefit obligations and fair values of plan assets as of December 31, 2015, for International Paper’s pension and postretirement plans were as follows:
|
| | | | | | |
| In millions | Benefit
Obligation | Fair Value of
Plan Assets |
| U.S. qualified pension | $ | 14,092 |
| $ | 10,923 |
|
| U.S. nonqualified pension | 347 |
| — |
|
| U.S. postretirement | 275 |
| — |
|
| Non-U.S. pension | 204 |
| 155 |
|
| Non-U.S. postretirement | 45 |
| — |
|
The table below shows assumptions used by International Paper to calculate U.S. pension obligations for the years shown:
|
| | | | | | |
| | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Discount rate | 4.40 | % | 4.10 | % | 4.90 | % |
| Rate of compensation increase | 3.75 | % | 3.75 | % | 3.75 | % |
Additionally, health care cost trend rates used in the calculation of U.S. postretirement obligations for the years shown were:
|
| | | | |
| | 2015 | 2014 |
| Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year | 7.00 | % | 7.00 | % |
| Rate that the cost trend rate gradually declines to | 5.00 | % | 5.00 | % |
| Year that the rate reaches the rate it is assumed to remain | 2022 |
| 2022 |
|
International Paper determines these actuarial assumptions, after consultation with our actuaries, on December 31 of each year to calculate liability information as of that date and pension and postretirement expense for the following year. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based on projected rates of return for current and planned asset classes in the plan’s investment portfolio. The discount rate assumption was determined based on a hypothetical settlement portfolio selected from a universe of high quality corporate bonds.
The expected long-term rate of return on U.S. pension plan assets used to determine net periodic cost for the year ended December 31, 2015 was 7.75%.
Increasing (decreasing) the expected long-term rate of return on U.S. plan assets by an additional 0.25% would decrease (increase) 2016 pension expense by
approximately $27 million, while a (decrease) increase of 0.25% in the discount rate would (increase) decrease pension expense by approximately $36 million. The effect on net postretirement benefit cost from a 1% increase or decrease in the annual health care cost trend rate would be approximately $1 million.
Actual rates of return earned on U.S. pension plan assets for each of the last 10 years were:
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| | | | | |
| Year | Return | Year | Return |
| 2015 | 1.3 | % | 2010 | 15.1 | % |
| 2014 | 6.4 | % | 2009 | 23.8 | % |
| 2013 | 14.1 | % | 2008 | (23.6 | )% |
| 2012 | 14.1 | % | 2007 | 9.6 | % |
| 2011 | 2.5 | % | 2006 | 14.9 | % |
The 2012, 2013 and 2014 returns above represent weighted averages of International Paper and Temple-Inland asset returns. International Paper and Temple-Inland assets were combined in October 2014. The annualized time-weighted rate of return earned on U.S. pension plan assets was 7.5% and 7.0% for the past five and ten years, respectively. The following graph shows the growth of a $1,000 investment in International Paper’s U.S. Pension Plan Master Trust. The graph portrays the time-weighted rate of return from 2005 – 2015.
ASC 715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits,” provides for delayed recognition of actuarial gains and losses, including amounts arising from changes in the estimated projected plan benefit obligation due to changes in the assumed discount rate, differences between the actual and expected return on plan assets, and other assumption changes. These net gains and losses are recognized in pension expense prospectively over a period that approximates the average remaining service period of active employees expected to receive benefits under the plans to the extent that they are not offset by gains and losses in subsequent years. The estimated net loss and prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic pension cost for the U.S. pension plans over the next fiscal year are $374 million and $41 million, respectively.
Net periodic pension and postretirement plan expenses, calculated for all of International Paper’s plans, were as follows:
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Pension expense | | | | | |
| U.S. plans (non-cash) | $ | 461 |
| $ | 387 |
| $ | 545 |
| $ | 342 |
| $ | 195 |
|
| Non-U.S. plans | 6 |
| — |
| 5 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
|
| Postretirement expense | | | | | |
| U.S. plans | 8 |
| 7 |
| (1 | ) | (4 | ) | 7 |
|
| Non-U.S. plans | 5 |
| 7 |
| 7 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
|
| Net expense | $ | 480 |
| $ | 401 |
| $ | 556 |
| $ | 342 |
| $ | 205 |
|
The increase in 2015 U.S. pension expense principally reflects a decrease in the discount rate, updated mortality assumptions, higher amortization of unrecognized actuarial losses and a settlement charge in 2015.
Assuming that discount rates, expected long-term returns on plan assets and rates of future compensation increases remain the same as in 2015, projected future net periodic pension and postretirement plan expenses would be as follows:
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| | | | | | |
| In millions | 2017 (1) | 2016 (1) |
| Pension expense | | |
| U.S. plans (non-cash) | $ | 278 |
| $ | 364 |
|
| Non-U.S. plans | 4 |
| 5 |
|
| Postretirement expense | | |
| U.S. plans | 14 |
| 14 |
|
| Non-U.S. plans | 8 |
| 5 |
|
| Net expense | $ | 304 |
| $ | 388 |
|
| |
| (1) | Based on assumptions at December 31, 2015. |
The Company estimates that it will record net pension expense of approximately $364 million for its U.S. defined benefit plans in 2016, with the decrease from expense of $461 million in 2015 reflecting an increase in the assumed discount rate to 4.40% in 2016 from 4.10% in 2015, updated demographic assumptions and lower unrecognized losses.
The market value of plan assets for International Paper’s U.S. qualified pension plan at December 31, 2015 totaled approximately $10.9 billion, consisting of approximately 48% equity securities, 33% debt securities, 10% real estate and 9% other assets. Plan assets include an immaterial amount of International Paper common stock.
The Company’s funding policy for its qualified pension plans is to contribute amounts sufficient to meet legal funding requirements, plus any additional amounts that the Company may determine to be appropriate considering the funded status of the plan, tax deductibility, the cash flows generated by the Company,
and other factors. The Company continually reassesses the amount and timing of any discretionary contributions and could elect to make voluntary contributions in the future. There are no required contributions to the U.S. qualified plan in 2016. The nonqualified defined benefit plans are funded to the extent of benefit payments, which totaled $62 million for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has a Performance Share Plan, which grants performance-based restricted stock units that are paid out in stock when the awards are earned. Such incentive compensation plans are accounted for under ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation.” This standard requires that the value of shares to be issued under this plan be recognized as compensation over the period in which the awards are earned based on the fair value of the awards, and requires the use of a number of judgments and assumptions in determining the timing and amount of such charges. Additionally, since a component of these awards is based on the Company’s performance over a specified period compared to other companies, the amount of expense recorded for a given period could require adjustments after the end of the period.
Income Taxes
International Paper records its global tax provision based on the respective tax rules and regulations for the jurisdictions in which it operates. Where the Company believes that a tax position is supportable for income tax purposes, the item is included in its income tax returns. Where treatment of a position is uncertain, liabilities are recorded based upon the Company’s evaluation of the “more likely than not” outcome considering technical merits of the position based on specific tax regulations and facts of each matter. Changes to recorded liabilities are only made when an identifiable event occurs that changes the likely outcome, such as settlement with the relevant tax authority, the expiration of statutes of limitation for the subject tax year, change in tax laws, or a recent court case that addresses the matter.
Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Significant judgment is required in evaluating the need for and magnitude of appropriate valuation allowances against deferred tax assets. The realization of these assets is dependent on generating future taxable income, as well as successful implementation of various tax planning strategies.
While International Paper believes that these judgments and estimates are appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances, actual resolution
of these matters may differ from recorded estimated amounts.
The Company’s effective income tax rates, before equity earnings and discontinued operations, were 37%, 14%, and (41)% and 32%for 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively. These effective tax rates include the tax effects of certain special items that can significantly affect the effective income tax rate in a given year, but may not recur in subsequent years. Management believes that the effective tax rate computed after excluding these special items may provide a better estimate of the rate that might be expected in future years if no additional special items were to occur in those years. Excluding these special items, the effective income tax rate for 20142015 was 31%33% of pre-tax earnings compared with 31% in 2014 and 26% in 2013 and 28% in 2012. We estimate that the 20152016 effective income tax rate will be approximately 33%34% based on expected earnings and business conditions.
There were no new accounting pronouncements issued or effective during the fiscal year which have had or are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. See Note 2 Recent Accounting Developments on pages 5351 and 5452 of While inflationary increases in certain input costs, such as energy, wood fiber and chemical costs, have an impact on the Company’s operating results, changes in general inflation have had minimal impact on our operating results in each of the last three years. Sales prices and volumes are more strongly influenced by economic supply and demand factors in specific markets and by exchange rate fluctuations than by inflationary factors.
International Paper has operations in a number of countries. Its operations in those countries also export to, and compete with, imports from other regions. As such, currency movements can have a number of direct and indirect impacts on the Company’s financial statements. Direct impacts include the translation of international operations’ local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars and the remeasurement
impact associated with non-functional currency financial assets and liabilities. Indirect impacts include the change in competitiveness of imports into, and exports out of, the United States (and the impact on local currency pricing of products that are traded internationally). In general, a weaker U.S. dollar and stronger local currency is beneficial to International Paper. The currencies that have the most impact are the Euro, the Brazilian real, the Polish zloty and the Russian ruble.
The fair value of our debt and financial instruments varies due to changes in market interest and foreign currency rates and commodity prices since the inception of the related instruments. We assess this market risk utilizing a sensitivity analysis. The sensitivity analysis measures the potential loss in earnings, fair values and cash flows based on a hypothetical 10% change (increase and decrease) in interest and currency rates and commodity prices.
Interest Rate Risk
Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to short- and long-term debt obligations and investments in marketable securities. We invest in investment-grade securities of financial institutions and money market mutual funds with a minimum rating of AAA and limit exposure to any one issuer or fund. Our investments in marketable securities at December 31, 20142015 and 20132014 are stated at cost, which approximates market due to their short-term nature. Our interest rate risk exposure related to these investments was not material.
We issue fixed and floating rate debt in a proportion consistent with International Paper’s targeted capital structure, while at the same time taking advantage of market opportunities to reduce interest expense as appropriate. Derivative instruments, such as interest rate swaps, may be used to implement this capital structure. At December 31, 20142015 and 20132014, the net fair
value liability of financial instruments with exposure to interest rate risk was approximately $9.89.3 billion and $10.19.8 billion, respectively. The potential loss in fair value resulting from a 10% adverse shift in quoted interest rates would have been approximately $410565 million and $480410 million at December 31, 20142015 and 20132014, respectively.
Commodity Price Risk
The objective of our commodity exposure management is to minimize volatility in earnings due to large fluctuations in the price of commodities. Commodity swap and optionor forward purchase contracts have beenmay be used to manage risks associated with market fluctuations in energy prices. The net fair value of such outstanding energy hedge contracts at December 31, 20142015 and 20132014 was approximately a $2$7 million liability and a $2 million asset,liability, respectively. The potential loss in fair value resulting from a 10% adverse change in the underlying commodity prices would have been approximately $1 million and $2 millionat December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, respectively.
Foreign Currency Risk
International Paper transacts business in many currencies and is also subject to currency exchange rate risk through investments and businesses owned and operated in foreign countries. Our objective in managing the associated foreign currency risks is to minimize the effect of adverse exchange rate fluctuations on our after-tax cash flows. We address these risks on a limited basis by financing a portion of our investments in overseas operations with borrowings denominated in the same currency as the operation’s functional currency, or by entering into cross-currency and interest rate swaps, or foreign exchange contracts. At December 31, 20142015 and 20132014, the net fair value of financial instruments with exposure to foreign currency risk was approximately a $14 million and a $41 million asset, respectively. The potential loss in fair value for such financial instruments from a 10% adverse change in quoted foreign currency exchange rates would have been approximately $5230 million and $8852 million at December 31, 20142015 and 20132014, respectively.
REPORT OF MANAGEMENT ON:
Financial Statements
The management of International Paper Company is responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in this annual report and for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America considered appropriate in the circumstances to present fairly the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows on a consistent basis. Management has also prepared the other information in this annual report and is responsible for its accuracy and consistency with the consolidated financial statements.
As can be expected in a complex and dynamic business environment, some financial statement amounts are based on estimates and judgments. Even though estimates and judgments are used, measures have been taken to provide reasonable assurance of the integrity and reliability of the financial information contained in this annual report. We have formed a Disclosure Committee to oversee this process.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been audited by the independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP. During its audits, Deloitte & Touche LLP was given unrestricted access to all financial records and related data, including minutes of all meetings of stockholders and the board of directors and all committees of the board. Management believes that all representations made to the independent auditors during their audits were valid and appropriate.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of International Paper Company is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is the process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes. All internal control systems have inherent limitations, including the possibility of circumvention and overriding of controls, and therefore can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the designed control objectives. The Company’s internal control
system is supported by written policies and procedures, contains self-monitoring mechanisms, and is audited by the internal audit function. Appropriate actions are taken by management to correct deficiencies as they are identified.
The Company has assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20142015. In making this assessment, it used the criteria described in “Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013)” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this assessment, management believes that, as of December 31, 20142015, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.
The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP, has issued its report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The report appears on pages 4442 and 45.43.
Internal Control Environment And Board Of Directors Oversight
Our internal control environment includes an enterprise-wide attitude of integrity and control consciousness that establishes a positive “tone at the top.” This is exemplified by our ethics program that includes long-standing principles and policies on ethical business conduct that require employees to maintain the highest ethical and legal standards in the conduct of International Paper business, which have been distributed to all employees; a toll-free telephone helpline whereby any employee may anonymously report suspected violations of law or International Paper’s policy; and an office of ethics and business practice. The internal control system further includes careful selection and training of supervisory and management personnel, appropriate delegation of authority and division of responsibility, dissemination of accounting and business policies throughout International Paper, and an extensive program of internal audits with management follow-up.
The Board of Directors, assisted by the Audit and Finance Committee (Committee), monitors the integrity of the Company’s financial statements and financial reporting procedures, the performance of the Company’s internal audit function and independent auditors, and other matters set forth in its charter. The Committee, which consists of independent directors, meets regularly with representatives of management, and with the independent auditors and the Internal Auditor, with and without management representatives in attendance, to review their activities. The Committee’s Charter takes into account the New York Stock Exchange rules relating to Audit Committees and
the SEC rules and regulations promulgated as a result of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Committee has reviewed and discussed the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20142015, including critical accounting policies and significant management judgments, with management and the independent auditors. The Committee’s report recommending the inclusion of such financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K will be set forth in our Proxy Statement.
MARK S. SUTTON
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CAROL L. ROBERTS
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of International Paper Company:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of International Paper Company and subsidiaries (the “Company”"Company") as of December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014.2015. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and the financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and the financial statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of International Paper Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014,2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014,2015, based on
the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 26, 201525, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's
internal control over financial reporting.
Memphis, Tennessee
February 26, 201525, 2016
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of International Paper Company:
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of International Paper Company and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2014,2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Report of Management on Internal Control overOver Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company's board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014,2015, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the year ended December 31, 20142015 of the Company and our report dated February 26, 201525, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedule.
Memphis, Tennessee
February 26, 201525, 2016
| | | In millions, except per share amounts, for the years ended December 31 | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| NET SALES | $ | 23,617 |
| $ | 23,483 |
| $ | 21,852 |
| $ | 22,365 |
| $ | 23,617 |
| $ | 23,483 |
|
| COSTS AND EXPENSES | | |
| Cost of products sold | 16,254 |
| 16,282 |
| 15,287 |
| 15,468 |
| 16,254 |
| 16,282 |
|
| Selling and administrative expenses | 1,793 |
| 1,796 |
| 1,674 |
| 1,645 |
| 1,793 |
| 1,796 |
|
| Depreciation, amortization and cost of timber harvested | 1,406 |
| 1,531 |
| 1,473 |
| 1,294 |
| 1,406 |
| 1,531 |
|
| Distribution expenses | 1,521 |
| 1,583 |
| 1,470 |
| 1,406 |
| 1,521 |
| 1,583 |
|
| Taxes other than payroll and income taxes | 180 |
| 178 |
| 159 |
| 168 |
| 180 |
| 178 |
|
| Restructuring and other charges | 846 |
| 156 |
| 65 |
| 252 |
| 846 |
| 156 |
|
| Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles | 100 |
| 127 |
| — |
| 137 |
| 100 |
| 127 |
|
| Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses | 38 |
| 3 |
| 86 |
| 174 |
| 38 |
| 3 |
|
| Net bargain purchase gain on acquisition of business | — |
| (13 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| (13 | ) |
| Interest expense, net | 607 |
| 612 |
| 671 |
| 555 |
| 607 |
| 612 |
|
| EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EQUITY EARNINGS | 872 |
| 1,228 |
| 967 |
| 1,266 |
| 872 |
| 1,228 |
|
| Income tax provision (benefit) | 123 |
| (498 | ) | 306 |
| 466 |
| 123 |
| (498 | ) |
| Equity earnings (loss), net of taxes | (200 | ) | (39 | ) | 61 |
| 117 |
| (200 | ) | (39 | ) |
| EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 549 |
| 1,687 |
| 722 |
| 917 |
| 549 |
| 1,687 |
|
| Discontinued operations, net of taxes | (13 | ) | (309 | ) | 77 |
| — |
| (13 | ) | (309 | ) |
| NET EARNINGS (LOSS) | 536 |
| 1,378 |
| 799 |
| 917 |
| 536 |
| 1,378 |
|
| Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (19 | ) | (17 | ) | 5 |
| (21 | ) | (19 | ) | (17 | ) |
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER
COMPANY | $ | 555 |
| $ | 1,395 |
| $ | 794 |
| $ | 938 |
| $ | 555 |
| $ | 1,395 |
|
| BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 1.33 |
| $ | 3.85 |
| $ | 1.65 |
| $ | 2.25 |
| $ | 1.33 |
| $ | 3.85 |
|
| Discontinued operations, net of taxes | (0.03 | ) | (0.70 | ) | 0.17 |
| — |
| (0.03 | ) | (0.70 | ) |
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | 1.30 |
| $ | 3.15 |
| $ | 1.82 |
| $ | 2.25 |
| $ | 1.30 |
| $ | 3.15 |
|
| DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 1.31 |
| $ | 3.80 |
| $ | 1.63 |
| $ | 2.23 |
| $ | 1.31 |
| $ | 3.80 |
|
| Discontinued operations, net of taxes | (0.02 | ) | (0.69 | ) | 0.17 |
| — |
| (0.02 | ) | (0.69 | ) |
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | 1.29 |
| $ | 3.11 |
| $ | 1.80 |
| $ | 2.23 |
| $ | 1.29 |
| $ | 3.11 |
|
| AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 568 |
| $ | 1,704 |
| $ | 717 |
| $ | 938 |
| $ | 568 |
| $ | 1,704 |
|
| Discontinued operations, net of taxes | (13 | ) | (309 | ) | 77 |
| — |
| (13 | ) | (309 | ) |
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | 555 |
| $ | 1,395 |
| $ | 794 |
| $ | 938 |
| $ | 555 |
| $ | 1,395 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| In millions for the years ended December 31 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| NET EARNINGS (LOSS) | $ | 917 |
| $ | 536 |
| $ | 1,378 |
|
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX | | | |
| Amortization of pension and postretirement prior service costs and net loss: | | | |
| U.S. plans (less tax of $186, $154 and $195) | 296 |
| 242 |
| 307 |
|
| Pension and postretirement liability adjustments: | | | |
| U.S. plans (less tax of $206, $798 and $756) | (329 | ) | (1,253 | ) | 1,188 |
|
| Non-U.S. plans (less tax of $0, $5 and $3) | (2 | ) | (18 | ) | (4 | ) |
| Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment | (1,042 | ) | (876 | ) | (426 | ) |
| Net gains/losses on cash flow hedging derivatives: | | | |
| Net gains (losses) arising during the period (less tax of $3, $3 and $2) | (3 | ) | 10 |
| — |
|
| Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings (less tax of $8, $1 and $3) | 12 |
| (4 | ) | (7 | ) |
| TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX | (1,068 | ) | (1,899 | ) | 1,058 |
|
| Comprehensive Income (Loss) | (151 | ) | (1,363 | ) | 2,436 |
|
| Net (Earnings) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | 21 |
| 19 |
| 17 |
|
| Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | 6 |
| 12 |
| 23 |
|
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY | $ | (124 | ) | $ | (1,332 | ) | $ | 2,476 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
|
| | | | | | |
| In millions, except per share amounts, at December 31 | 2015 | 2014 |
| ASSETS | | |
| Current Assets | | |
| Cash and temporary investments | $ | 1,050 |
| $ | 1,881 |
|
| Accounts and notes receivable, less allowances of $70 in 2015 and $82 in 2014 | 2,675 |
| 3,083 |
|
| Inventories | 2,228 |
| 2,424 |
|
| Deferred income tax assets | 312 |
| 331 |
|
| Other current assets | 212 |
| 240 |
|
| Total Current Assets | 6,477 |
| 7,959 |
|
| Plants, Properties and Equipment, net | 11,980 |
| 12,728 |
|
| Forestlands | 366 |
| 507 |
|
| Investments | 228 |
| 248 |
|
| Financial Assets of Special Purpose Entities (Note 12) | 7,014 |
| 2,145 |
|
| Goodwill | 3,335 |
| 3,773 |
|
| Deferred Charges and Other Assets | 1,187 |
| 1,324 |
|
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 30,587 |
| $ | 28,684 |
|
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | |
| Current Liabilities | | |
| Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt | $ | 426 |
| $ | 742 |
|
| Accounts payable | 2,078 |
| 2,664 |
|
| Accrued payroll and benefits | 434 |
| 477 |
|
| Other accrued liabilities | 986 |
| 1,026 |
|
| Total Current Liabilities | 3,924 |
| 4,909 |
|
| Long-Term Debt | 8,900 |
| 8,631 |
|
| Nonrecourse Financial Liabilities of Special Purpose Entities (Note 12) | 6,277 |
| 2,050 |
|
| Deferred Income Taxes | 3,231 |
| 3,063 |
|
| Pension Benefit Obligation | 3,548 |
| 3,819 |
|
| Postretirement and Postemployment Benefit Obligation | 364 |
| 396 |
|
| Other Liabilities | 434 |
| 553 |
|
| Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 11) |
|
|
| Equity | | |
| Common stock $1 par value, 2015 & 2014 – 448.9 shares | 449 |
| 449 |
|
| Paid-in capital | 6,243 |
| 6,245 |
|
| Retained earnings | 4,649 |
| 4,409 |
|
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (5,708 | ) | (4,646 | ) |
| | 5,633 |
| 6,457 |
|
| Less: Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 2015 – 36.776 shares and 2014 – 28.734 shares | 1,749 |
| 1,342 |
|
| Total Shareholders’ Equity | 3,884 |
| 5,115 |
|
| Noncontrolling interests | 25 |
| 148 |
|
| Total Equity | 3,909 |
| 5,263 |
|
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ | 30,587 |
| $ | 28,684 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| In millions for the years ended December 31 | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
|
| NET EARNINGS (LOSS) | $ | 536 |
| $ | 1,378 |
| $ | 799 |
|
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX | | | |
| Amortization of pension and post-retirement prior service costs and net loss: | | | |
| U.S. plans (less tax of $154, $195 and $124) | 242 |
| 307 |
| 195 |
|
| Pension and postretirement liability adjustments: | | | |
| U.S. plans (less tax of $798, $756 and $583) | (1,253 | ) | 1,188 |
| (914 | ) |
| Non-U.S. plans (less tax of $5, $3 and $9) | (18 | ) | (4 | ) | (25 | ) |
| Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment | (876 | ) | (426 | ) | (131 | ) |
| Net gains/losses on cash flow hedging derivatives: | | | |
| Net gains (losses) arising during the period (less tax of $3, $2 and $1) | 10 |
| — |
| 15 |
|
| Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings (less tax of $1, $3 and $13) | (4 | ) | (7 | ) | 22 |
|
| TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX | (1,899 | ) | 1,058 |
| (838 | ) |
| Comprehensive Income (Loss) | (1,363 | ) | 2,436 |
| (39 | ) |
| Net (Earnings) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | 19 |
| 17 |
| (5 | ) |
| Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | 12 |
| 23 |
| 3 |
|
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY | $ | (1,332 | ) | $ | 2,476 |
| $ | (41 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
|
| | | | | | |
| In millions, except per share amounts, at December 31 | 2014 |
| 2013 |
|
| ASSETS | | |
| Current Assets | | |
| Cash and temporary investments | $ | 1,881 |
| $ | 1,802 |
|
| Accounts and notes receivable, less allowances of $82 in 2014 and $109 in 2013 | 3,083 |
| 3,756 |
|
| Inventories | 2,424 |
| 2,825 |
|
| Deferred income tax assets | 331 |
| 302 |
|
| Other current assets | 240 |
| 340 |
|
| Total Current Assets | 7,959 |
| 9,025 |
|
| Plants, Properties and Equipment, net | 12,728 |
| 13,672 |
|
| Forestlands | 507 |
| 557 |
|
| Investments | 248 |
| 733 |
|
| Financial Assets of Special Purpose Entities (Note 12) | 2,145 |
| 2,127 |
|
| Goodwill | 3,773 |
| 3,987 |
|
| Deferred Charges and Other Assets | 1,324 |
| 1,427 |
|
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 28,684 |
| $ | 31,528 |
|
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | |
| Current Liabilities | | |
| Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt | $ | 742 |
| $ | 661 |
|
| Accounts payable | 2,664 |
| 2,900 |
|
| Accrued payroll and benefits | 477 |
| 511 |
|
| Other accrued liabilities | 1,026 |
| 1,055 |
|
| Total Current Liabilities | 4,909 |
| 5,127 |
|
| Long-Term Debt | 8,631 |
| 8,827 |
|
| Nonrecourse Financial Liabilities of Special Purpose Entities (Note 12) | 2,050 |
| 2,043 |
|
| Deferred Income Taxes | 3,063 |
| 3,765 |
|
| Pension Benefit Obligation | 3,819 |
| 2,205 |
|
| Postretirement and Postemployment Benefit Obligation | 396 |
| 412 |
|
| Other Liabilities | 553 |
| 702 |
|
| Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest | — |
| 163 |
|
| Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 11) |
|
|
| Equity | | |
| Common stock $1 par value, 2014 – 448.9 shares and 2013 – 447.2 shares | 449 |
| 447 |
|
| Paid-in capital | 6,245 |
| 6,463 |
|
| Retained earnings | 4,409 |
| 4,446 |
|
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (4,646 | ) | (2,759 | ) |
| | 6,457 |
| 8,597 |
|
| Less: Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 2014 – 28.734 shares and 2013 – 10.868 shares | 1,342 |
| 492 |
|
| Total Shareholders’ Equity | 5,115 |
| 8,105 |
|
| Noncontrolling interests | 148 |
| 179 |
|
| Total Equity | 5,263 |
| 8,284 |
|
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ | 28,684 |
| $ | 31,528 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| In millions for the years ended December 31 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | |
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | 917 |
| $ | 536 |
| $ | 1,378 |
|
| Depreciation, amortization, and cost of timber harvested | 1,294 |
| 1,414 |
| 1,547 |
|
| Deferred income tax provision (benefit), net | 281 |
| (135 | ) | 146 |
|
| Restructuring and other charges | 252 |
| 881 |
| 210 |
|
| Pension plan contribution | (750 | ) | (353 | ) | (31 | ) |
| Net bargain purchase gain on acquisition of business | — |
| — |
| (13 | ) |
| Periodic pension expense, net | 461 |
| 387 |
| 545 |
|
| Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses | 174 |
| 38 |
| 3 |
|
| Equity (earnings) losses, net of taxes | (117 | ) | 200 |
| 39 |
|
| Release of tax reserves | — |
| — |
| (775 | ) |
| Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets | 137 |
| 100 |
| 527 |
|
| Other, net | 153 |
| 167 |
| (62 | ) |
| Changes in current assets and liabilities | | | |
| Accounts and notes receivable | 7 |
| (97 | ) | (134 | ) |
| Inventories | (131 | ) | (103 | ) | (114 | ) |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (89 | ) | (18 | ) | (110 | ) |
| Interest payable | (17 | ) | (18 | ) | (57 | ) |
| Other | 8 |
| 78 |
| (71 | ) |
| CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 2,580 |
| 3,077 |
| 3,028 |
|
| INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | | | |
| Invested in capital projects | (1,487 | ) | (1,366 | ) | (1,198 | ) |
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | — |
| — |
| (505 | ) |
| Proceeds from divestitures | 23 |
| — |
| 726 |
|
| Proceeds from spinoff | — |
| 411 |
| — |
|
| Investment in Special Purpose Entities | (198 | ) | — |
| — |
|
| Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | 37 |
| 61 |
| 65 |
|
| Other | (114 | ) | 34 |
| 85 |
|
| CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | (1,739 | ) | (860 | ) | (827 | ) |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | |
| Repurchase of common stock and payments of restricted stock tax withholding | (605 | ) | (1,062 | ) | (512 | ) |
| Issuance of common stock | 2 |
| 66 |
| 298 |
|
| Issuance of debt | 6,873 |
| 1,982 |
| 241 |
|
| Reduction of debt | (6,947 | ) | (2,095 | ) | (845 | ) |
| Change in book overdrafts | (14 | ) | 30 |
| (123 | ) |
| Dividends paid | (685 | ) | (620 | ) | (554 | ) |
| Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest | — |
| (114 | ) | — |
|
| Debt tender premiums paid | (211 | ) | (269 | ) | — |
|
| Redemption of securities | — |
| — |
| (150 | ) |
| Other | (14 | ) | (4 | ) | (43 | ) |
| CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES | (1,601 | ) | (2,086 | ) | (1,688 | ) |
| Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash | (71 | ) | (52 | ) | (13 | ) |
| Change in Cash and Temporary Investments | (831 | ) | 79 |
| 500 |
|
| Cash and Temporary Investments | | | |
| Beginning of the period | 1,881 |
| 1,802 |
| 1,302 |
|
| End of the period | $ | 1,050 |
| $ | 1,881 |
| $ | 1,802 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| In millions for the years ended December 31 | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
|
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | |
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | 536 |
| $ | 1,378 |
| $ | 799 |
|
| Depreciation, amortization, and cost of timber harvested | 1,414 |
| 1,547 |
| 1,486 |
|
| Deferred income tax provision (benefit), net | (135 | ) | 146 |
| 204 |
|
| Restructuring and other charges | 881 |
| 210 |
| 109 |
|
| Pension plan contribution | (353 | ) | (31 | ) | (44 | ) |
| Net bargain purchase gain on acquisition of business | — |
| (13 | ) | — |
|
| Periodic pension expense, net | 387 |
| 545 |
| 342 |
|
| Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses | 38 |
| 3 |
| 86 |
|
| Equity (earnings) losses, net of taxes | 200 |
| 39 |
| (61 | ) |
| Release of tax reserves | — |
| (775 | ) | — |
|
| Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets | 100 |
| 527 |
| — |
|
| Other, net | 167 |
| (62 | ) | (38 | ) |
| Changes in current assets and liabilities | | | |
| Accounts and notes receivable | (97 | ) | (134 | ) | 377 |
|
| Inventories | (103 | ) | (114 | ) | (28 | ) |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (18 | ) | (110 | ) | (273 | ) |
| Interest payable | (18 | ) | (57 | ) | 30 |
|
| Other | 78 |
| (71 | ) | (22 | ) |
| CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 3,077 |
| 3,028 |
| 2,967 |
|
| INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | | | |
| Invested in capital projects | (1,366 | ) | (1,198 | ) | (1,383 | ) |
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | — |
| (505 | ) | (3,734 | ) |
| Proceeds from divestitures | — |
| 726 |
| 474 |
|
| Proceeds from spinoff | 411 |
| — |
| — |
|
| Equity investment in Ilim | — |
| — |
| (45 | ) |
| Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | 61 |
| 65 |
| — |
|
| Other | 34 |
| 85 |
| (170 | ) |
| CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | (860 | ) | (827 | ) | (4,858 | ) |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | |
| Repurchase of common stock and payments of restricted stock tax withholding | (1,062 | ) | (512 | ) | (35 | ) |
| Issuance of common stock | 66 |
| 298 |
| 108 |
|
| Issuance of debt | 1,982 |
| 241 |
| 2,132 |
|
| Reduction of debt | (2,095 | ) | (845 | ) | (2,488 | ) |
| Change in book overdrafts | 30 |
| (123 | ) | 11 |
|
| Dividends paid | (620 | ) | (554 | ) | (476 | ) |
| Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest | (114 | ) | — |
| — |
|
| Debt tender premiums paid | (269 | ) | — |
| — |
|
| Redemption of securities | — |
| (150 | ) | — |
|
| Other | (4 | ) | (43 | ) | (47 | ) |
| CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES | (2,086 | ) | (1,688 | ) | (795 | ) |
| Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash | (52 | ) | (13 | ) | (6 | ) |
| Change in Cash and Temporary Investments | 79 |
| 500 |
| (2,692 | ) |
| Cash and Temporary Investments | | | |
| Beginning of the period | 1,802 |
| 1,302 |
| 3,994 |
|
| End of the period | $ | 1,881 |
| $ | 1,802 |
| $ | 1,302 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| | | In millions | Common Stock Issued |
| Paid-in Capital |
| Retained Earnings |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
| Treasury Stock |
| Total International Paper Shareholders’ Equity |
| Noncontrolling Interests |
| Total Equity |
| Common Stock Issued | Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Treasury Stock | Total International Paper Shareholders’ Equity | Noncontrolling Interests | Total Equity |
| BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2012 | $ | 439 |
| $ | 5,908 |
| $ | 3,355 |
| $ | (3,005 | ) | $ | 52 |
| $ | 6,645 |
| $ | 340 |
| $ | 6,985 |
| |
| Issuance of stock for various plans, net | 1 |
| 134 |
| — |
| — |
| (87 | ) | 222 |
| — |
| 222 |
| |
| Repurchase of stock | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 35 |
| (35 | ) | — |
| (35 | ) | |
| Dividends | — |
| — |
| (487 | ) | — |
| — |
| (487 | ) | — |
| (487 | ) | |
| Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests by subsidiary | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (6 | ) | (6 | ) | |
| Noncontrolling interests of acquired entities | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (4 | ) | (4 | ) | |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | — |
| — |
| 794 |
| (835 | ) | — |
| (41 | ) | 2 |
| (39 | ) | |
| BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2012 | 440 |
| 6,042 |
| 3,662 |
| (3,840 | ) | — |
| 6,304 |
| 332 |
| 6,636 |
| |
| BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2013 | | $ | 440 |
| $ | 6,042 |
| $ | 3,662 |
| $ | (3,840 | ) | $ | — |
| $ | 6,304 |
| $ | 332 |
| $ | 6,636 |
|
| Issuance of stock for various plans, net | 7 |
| 421 |
| — |
| — |
| (20 | ) | 448 |
| — |
| 448 |
| 7 |
| 421 |
| — |
| — |
| (20 | ) | 448 |
| — |
| 448 |
|
| Repurchase of stock | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 512 |
| (512 | ) | — |
| (512 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 512 |
| (512 | ) | — |
| (512 | ) |
| Dividends | — |
| — |
| (567 | ) | — |
| — |
| (567 | ) | — |
| (567 | ) | — |
| — |
| (567 | ) | — |
| — |
| (567 | ) | — |
| (567 | ) |
| Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests by subsidiary | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (1 | ) | (1 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (1 | ) | (1 | ) |
| Noncontrolling interests of acquired entities | — |
| — |
| (44 | ) | — |
| — |
| (44 | ) | (112 | ) | (156 | ) | — |
| — |
| (44 | ) | — |
| — |
| (44 | ) | (112 | ) | (156 | ) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | — |
| — |
| 1,395 |
| 1,081 |
| — |
| 2,476 |
| (40 | ) | 2,436 |
| — |
| — |
| 1,395 |
| 1,081 |
| — |
| 2,476 |
| (40 | ) | 2,436 |
|
| BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2013 | 447 |
| 6,463 |
| 4,446 |
| (2,759 | ) | 492 |
| 8,105 |
| 179 |
| 8,284 |
| 447 |
| 6,463 |
| 4,446 |
| (2,759 | ) | 492 |
| 8,105 |
| 179 |
| 8,284 |
|
| Issuance of stock for various plans, net | 2 |
| 69 |
| — |
| — |
| (212 | ) | 283 |
| — |
| 283 |
| 2 |
| 69 |
| — |
| — |
| (212 | ) | 283 |
| — |
| 283 |
|
| Repurchase of stock | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 1,062 |
| (1,062 | ) | — |
| (1,062 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 1,062 |
| (1,062 | ) | — |
| (1,062 | ) |
| xpedx spinoff | — |
| (287 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| (287 | ) | — |
| (287 | ) | — |
| (287 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| (287 | ) | — |
| (287 | ) |
| Dividends | — |
| — |
| (633 | ) | — |
| — |
| (633 | ) | — |
| (633 | ) | — |
| — |
| (633 | ) | — |
| — |
| (633 | ) | — |
| (633 | ) |
| Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest | — |
| — |
| 46 |
| — |
| — |
| 46 |
| — |
| 46 |
| |
| Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interests | | — |
| — |
| 46 |
| — |
| — |
| 46 |
| — |
| 46 |
|
| Remeasurement of redeemable noncontrolling interest | — |
| — |
| (5 | ) | — |
| — |
| (5 | ) | — |
| (5 | ) | — |
| — |
| (5 | ) | — |
| — |
| (5 | ) | — |
| (5 | ) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | — |
| — |
| 555 |
| (1,887 | ) | — |
| (1,332 | ) | (31 | ) | (1,363 | ) | — |
| — |
| 555 |
| (1,887 | ) | — |
| (1,332 | ) | (31 | ) | (1,363 | ) |
| BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2014 | $ | 449 |
| $ | 6,245 |
| $ | 4,409 |
| $ | (4,646 | ) | $ | 1,342 |
| $ | 5,115 |
| $ | 148 |
| $ | 5,263 |
| 449 |
| 6,245 |
| 4,409 |
| (4,646 | ) | 1,342 |
| 5,115 |
| 148 |
| 5,263 |
|
| Issuance of stock for various plans, net | | — |
| 35 |
| — |
| — |
| (198 | ) | 233 |
| — |
| 233 |
|
| Repurchase of stock | | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 605 |
| (605 | ) | — |
| (605 | ) |
| Dividends | | — |
| — |
| (698 | ) | — |
| — |
| (698 | ) | — |
| (698 | ) |
| Transactions of equity method investees | | — |
| (37 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| (37 | ) | — |
| (37 | ) |
| Divestiture of noncontrolling interests | | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (96 | ) | (96 | ) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | | — |
| — |
| 938 |
| (1,062 | ) | — |
| (124 | ) | (27 | ) | (151 | ) |
| BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2015 | | $ | 449 |
| $ | 6,243 |
| $ | 4,649 |
| $ | (5,708 | ) | $ | 1,749 |
| $ | 3,884 |
| $ | 25 |
| $ | 3,909 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NATURE OF BUSINESS
International Paper (the Company) is a global paper and packaging company with primary markets and manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Substantially all of our businesses have experienced, and are likely to continue to experience, cycles relating to available industry capacity and general economic conditions.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States that require the use of management’s estimates. Actual results could differ from management’s estimates.
On July 1, 2014, International Paper completed the spinoff of its distribution business, xpedx, and xpedx's merger with Unisource Worldwide, Inc., with the combined companies now operating as Veritiv Corporation (Veritiv). As a result of the spinoff, all current and prior year amounts have been adjusted to reflect xpedx as a discontinued operation. See Note 7 for further discussion.
CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of International Paper and its wholly-owned, controlled majority-owned and financially controlled subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated.
Investments in affiliated companies where the Company has significant influence over their operations are accounted for by the equity method. International Paper’s share of affiliates’ results of operations totaled earnings (loss) of $(200)117 million, $(39)(200) million and $61(39) million in 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue is recognized when the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership. Revenue is recorded at the time of shipment for terms designated f.o.b. (free on board) shipping point. For sales transactions designated f.o.b. destination, revenue is recorded when the product is delivered to the customer’s delivery site, when title and risk of loss are transferred. Timber and forestland sales revenue is generally recognized when title and risk of loss pass to the buyer.
SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS
Shipping and handling costs, such as freight to our customers’ destinations, are included in distribution expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. When shipping and handling costs are included in the sales price charged for our products, they are recognized in net sales.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE COSTS
Costs for repair and maintenance activities are expensed in the month that the related activity is performed under the direct expense method of accounting.
TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS
Temporary investments with an original maturity of three months or less are treated as cash equivalents and are stated at cost, which approximates market value.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market value and include all costs directly associated with manufacturing products: materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. In the United States, costs of raw materials and finished pulp and paper products, are generally determined using the last-in, first-out method. Other inventories are valued using the first-in, first-out or average cost methods.
PLANTS, PROPERTIES AND EQUIPMENT
Plants, properties and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for betterments are capitalized, whereas normal repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. The units-of-production method of depreciation is used for pulp and paper mills, and the straight-line method is used for other plants and equipment. Annual straight-line depreciation rates generally are, for buildings — 2.50% to 8.50%5.00%, and for machinery and equipment — 5% to 33%.
FORESTLANDS
At December 31, 20142015, International Paper and its subsidiaries owned or managed approximately 334,000335,000 acres of forestlands in Brazil, and through licenses and forest management agreements, had harvesting rights on government-owned forestlands in Russia. Costs attributable to timber are expensed as trees are cut. The rate charged is determined annually based on the relationship of incurred costs to estimated current merchantable volume.
GOODWILL
Goodwill relating to a single business reporting unit is included as an asset of the applicable segment, while goodwill arising from major acquisitions that involve multiple business segments is classified as a corporate asset for segment reporting purposes.segment. For goodwill impairment testing, this goodwill is allocated to reporting units. Annual testing for possible goodwill impairment is performed as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of each year, with additional interim testing performed when management believes that it is more likely than not events or circumstances have occurred that would result in the impairment of a reporting unit’s goodwill.
In performing this testing, the Company estimates the fair value of its reporting units using the projected future cash flows to be generated by each unit over the estimated remaining useful operating lives of the unit’s assets, discounted using the estimated cost of capital for each reporting unit. These estimated fair values are then analyzed for reasonableness by comparing them to historic market transactions for businesses in the industry, and by comparing the sum of the reporting unit fair values and other corporate assets and liabilities divided by diluted common shares outstanding to the Company’s traded stock price on the testing date. For reporting units whose recorded value of net assets plus goodwill is in excess of their estimated fair values, the fair values of the individual assets and liabilities of the respective reporting units are then determined to calculate the amount of any goodwill impairment charge required. See Note 9 for further discussion.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment upon the occurrence of events or changes in circumstances that indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable, measured by comparing their net book value to the undiscounted projected future cash flows generated by their use. Impaired assets are recorded at their estimated fair value.
INCOME TAXES
International Paper uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes whereby deferred income taxes are recorded for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are remeasured to reflect new tax rates in the periods rate changes are enacted.
International Paper records its worldwide tax provision based on the respective tax rules and regulations for the jurisdictions in which it operates. Where the
Company believes that a tax position is supportable for income tax purposes, the item is included in its income tax returns. Where treatment of a position is uncertain, liabilities are recorded based upon the Company’s evaluation of the “more likely than not” outcome considering the technical merits of the position based on specific tax regulations and the facts of each matter. Changes to recorded liabilities are made only when an identifiable event occurs that changes the likely outcome, such as settlement with the relevant tax authority, the expiration of statutes of limitation for the subject tax year, a change in tax laws, or a recent court case that addresses the matter.
While the judgments and estimates made by the Company are based on management’s evaluation of the technical merits of a matter, assisted as necessary by consultation with outside consultants, historical experience and other assumptions that management believes are appropriate and reasonable under current circumstances, actual resolution of these matters may differ from recorded estimated amounts, resulting in charges or credits that could materially affect future financial statements.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Compensation costs resulting from all stock-based compensation transactions are measured and recorded in the consolidated financial statements based on the grant-date fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. In addition, liability awards are remeasured each reporting period. Compensation cost is recognized over the period that an employee provides service in exchange for the award.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION COSTS
Costs associated with environmental remediation obligations are accrued when such costs are probable and reasonably estimable. Such accruals are adjusted as further information develops or circumstances change. Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation obligations are discounted to their present value when the amount and timing of expected cash payments are reliably determinable.
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
A liability and an asset are recorded equal to the present value of the estimated costs associated with the retirement of long-lived assets where a legal or contractual obligation exists and the liability can be reasonably estimated. The liability is accreted over time and the asset is depreciated over the life of the related equipment or facility. International Paper’s asset retirement obligations principally relate to closure costs
for landfills. Revisions to the liability could occur due to changes in the estimated costs or timing of closures, or possible new federal or state regulations affecting these closures.
In connection with potential future closures or redesigns of certain production facilities, it is possible that the Company may be required to take steps to remove certain materials from these facilities. Applicable regulations and standards provide that the removal of certain materials would only be required if the facility were to be demolished or underwent major renovations. At this time, any such obligations have an indeterminate settlement date, and the Company believes that adequate information does not exist to apply an expected-present-value technique to estimate any such potential obligations. Accordingly, the Company does not record a liability for such remediation until a decision is made that allows reasonable estimation of the timing of such remediation.
TRANSLATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Balance sheets of international operations are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates, while statements of operations are translated at average rates. Adjustments resulting from financial statement translations are included as cumulative translation adjustments in Accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Other than as described below, no new accounting pronouncement issued or effective during the fiscal year has had or is expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
CLASSIFICATION OF DEFERRED TAXES
In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2015-17, "Balance Classification of Deferred Taxes." This ASU requires entities to offset all deferred tax assets and liabilities (and valuation allowances) for each tax-paying jurisdiction within each tax-paying component. The net deferred tax must be presented as a single noncurrent amount. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. The application of the requirements of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, "Business Combinations - Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement Period Adjustments." This ASU provides that an acquirer must recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The ASU also requires acquirers to present separately on the face of the income statement, or disclose in the notes, the
portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized at the acquisition date. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. This ASU must be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this guidance.
INVENTORY
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, "Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory." This ASU provides that entities should measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. Subsequent measurement is unchanged for inventory measure using LIFO or the retail inventory method. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this guidance.
CLOUD COMPUTING ARRANGEMENTS
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, "Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement." This ASU provides clarification on whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a software license is included, the customer should account for the license consistent with its accounting of other software licenses. If a software license is not included, the arrangement should be accounted for as a service contract. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. The application of the requirements of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, "Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs)," which simplifies the balance sheet presentation of the costs for issuing debt. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those years; however, early adoption is allowed. An entity should apply the new guidance on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each individual period presented should be
adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. The application of the requirements of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATION
In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, "Consolidation," which amends the requirements for consolidation and significantly changes the consolidation analysis required. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those years. The application of the requirements of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
SHARE-BASED PAYMENT
In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)FASB issued ASU 2014-12, "Accounting for Share-based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That Performance Target Could Be Achieved After the Requisite Service Period." This guidance provides that entities should treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share-based payment award as performance conditions that affect vesting. As such, an entity should not record compensation expense related to an award for which transfer to the employee is contingent on the entity's satisfaction of a performance target until it becomes probable that the performance target will be met. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those years. The Company is currently evaluatingapplication of the provisionsrequirements of this guidance.guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." The guidance replaces most existing revenue recognition guidance and provides that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016,2017, and interim periods within those years, and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this guidance.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity," which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies the related disclosure requirements. This guidance should be applied prospectively to new disposals and new classifications of disposal groups as held for sale after the effective date which is fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company chose to early adopt the provisions of this guidance in the third quarter of 2014. See Note 7 for further discussion and disclosures.
HEDGE ACCOUNTING
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-10, "Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes," which amends ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging," to allow entities to use the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate, in addition to U.S. Treasury rates and LIBOR, as a benchmark interest rate in accounting for fair value and cash flow hedges in the United States. The ASU also eliminates the provision that prohibits the use of different benchmark rates for similar hedges except in rare and justifiable circumstances. The ASU was effective prospectively for qualifying new hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013 and for hedging relationships redesignated on or after that date. The adoption of the provisions of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
INCOME TAXES
In July 2013, the FASB also issued ASU 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists," which provides guidance on financial statement presentation of an
unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. This guidance should be applied to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist as of the effective date which is fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim periods within those years. The adoption of the provisions of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed assuming that all potentially dilutive securities, including “in-the-money” stock options, were converted into common shares.
A reconciliation of the amounts included in the computation of basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, and diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations is as follows:
| | | In millions, except per share amounts | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
| 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 568 |
| | $ | 1,704 |
| | $ | 717 |
| $ | 938 |
| | $ | 568 |
| | $ | 1,704 |
|
| Effect of dilutive securities (a) | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations – assuming dilution | $ | 568 |
| | $ | 1,704 |
| | $ | 717 |
| $ | 938 |
| | $ | 568 |
| | $ | 1,704 |
|
| Average common shares outstanding | 427.7 |
| | 443.3 |
| | 435.2 |
| 417.4 |
| | 427.7 |
| | 443.3 |
|
| Effect of dilutive securities (a): | | | | | | | | | | |
| Restricted performance share plan | 4.2 |
| | 4.5 |
| | 5.0 |
| 3.2 |
| | 4.2 |
| | 4.5 |
|
| Stock options (b) | 0.1 |
| | 0.3 |
| | — |
| — |
| | 0.1 |
| | 0.3 |
|
| Average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution | 432.0 |
| | 448.1 |
| | 440.2 |
| 420.6 |
| | 432.0 |
| | 448.1 |
|
| Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | $ | 1.33 |
| | $ | 3.85 |
| | $ | 1.65 |
| $ | 2.25 |
| | $ | 1.33 |
| | $ | 3.85 |
|
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | $ | 1.31 |
| | $ | 3.80 |
| | $ | 1.63 |
| $ | 2.23 |
| | $ | 1.31 |
| | $ | 3.80 |
|
| |
| (a) | Securities are not included in the table in periods when antidilutive. |
| |
| (b) | Options to purchase 0.0 million, 0.0 million and 9.1 millionshares for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted common shares outstanding becauseif their exercise price exceeded the average market price of the Company’s common stock for each respective reporting date. |
The following table presents changes in AOCI for the year ended December 31, 2015:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Items (a) | Change in Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments (a) | Net Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedging Derivatives (a) | Total (a) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2014 | $ | (3,134 | ) | $ | (1,513 | ) | $ | 1 |
| $ | (4,646 | ) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (331 | ) | (1,002 | ) | (3 | ) | (1,336 | ) |
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | 296 |
| (40 | ) | 12 |
| 268 |
|
| Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income | (35 | ) | (1,042 | ) | 9 |
| (1,068 | ) |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | — |
| 6 |
| — |
| 6 |
|
| Balance as of December 31, 2015 | $ | (3,169 | ) | $ | (2,549 | ) | $ | 10 |
| $ | (5,708 | ) |
(a) All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to AOCI.
The following table presents changes in AOCI for the year ended December 31, 2014:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Items (a) | Change in Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments (a) | Net Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedging Derivatives (a) | Total (a) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | $ | (2,105 | ) | $ | (649 | ) | $ | (5 | ) | $ | (2,759 | ) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (1,271 | ) | (863 | ) | 10 |
| (2,124 | ) |
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | 242 |
| (13 | ) | (4 | ) | 225 |
|
| Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income | (1,029 | ) | (876 | ) | 6 |
| (1,899 | ) |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | — |
| 12 |
| — |
| 12 |
|
| Balance as of December 31, 2014 | $ | (3,134 | ) | $ | (1,513 | ) | $ | 1 |
| $ | (4,646 | ) |
(a) All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to AOCI.
The following table presents changes in AOCI for the year ended December 31, 2013:
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Items (a) | Change in Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments (a) | Net Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedging Derivatives (a) | Total (a) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2012 | $ | (3,596 | ) | $ | (246 | ) | $ | 2 |
| $ | (3,840 | ) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 1,184 |
| (443 | ) | — |
| 741 |
|
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | 307 |
| 17 |
| (7 | ) | 317 |
|
| Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income | 1,491 |
| (426 | ) | (7 | ) | 1,058 |
|
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | — |
| 23 |
| — |
| 23 |
|
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | $ | (2,105 | ) | $ | (649 | ) | $ | (5 | ) | $ | (2,759 | ) |
(a) All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to AOCI.
The following table presents changes in AOCI for the year ended December 31, 2012:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Items (a) |
| Change in Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments (a) |
| Net Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedging Derivatives (a) |
| Total (a) |
|
| Balance as of December 31, 2011 | $ | (2,852 | ) | $ | (118 | ) | $ | (35 | ) | $ | (3,005 | ) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (939 | ) | (96 | ) | 15 |
| (1,020 | ) |
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | 195 |
| (35 | ) | 22 |
| 182 |
|
| Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income | (744 | ) | (131 | ) | 37 |
| (838 | ) |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | — |
| 3 |
| — |
| 3 |
|
| Balance as of December 31, 2012 | $ | (3,596 | ) | $ | (246 | ) | $ | 2 |
| $ | (3,840 | ) |
(a) All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to AOCI.
The following table presents details of the reclassifications out of AOCI for the three years ended:
| | | Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) | | | Location of Amount Reclassified from AOCI | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) | | Location of Amount Reclassified from AOCI |
| 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | |
| In millions | | | | |
| Defined benefit pension and postretirement items: | | | | |
| Prior-service costs | $ | (17 | ) | $ | (9 | ) | $ | (2 | ) | (b) | Cost of products sold | $ | (33 | ) | $ | (17 | ) | $ | (9 | ) | (b) | Cost of products sold |
| Actuarial gains/(losses) | (379 | ) | (493 | ) | (317 | ) | (b) | Cost of products sold | (449 | ) | (379 | ) | (493 | ) | (b) | Cost of products sold |
| Total pre-tax amount | (396 | ) | (502 | ) | (319 | ) | | (482 | ) | (396 | ) | (502 | ) | |
| Tax (expense)/benefit | 154 |
| 195 |
| 124 |
| | 186 |
| 154 |
| 195 |
| |
| Net of tax | (242 | ) | (307 | ) | (195 | ) | | (296 | ) | (242 | ) | (307 | ) | |
| Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments: | | | | |
| Business acquisition/divestiture | 13 |
| (17 | ) | 48 |
| | Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses or Retained earnings | 40 |
| 13 |
| (17 | ) | | Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses or Retained earnings |
| Tax (expense)/benefit | — |
| — |
| (13 | ) | | — |
| — |
| — |
| |
| Net of tax | 13 |
| (17 | ) | 35 |
| | 40 |
| 13 |
| (17 | ) | |
| Net gains and losses on cash flow hedging derivatives: | | | | |
| Foreign exchange contracts | 3 |
| 10 |
| (24 | ) | (c) | Cost of products sold | (20 | ) | 3 |
| 10 |
| (c) | Cost of products sold |
| Natural gas contracts | — |
| — |
| (11 | ) | (c) | Cost of products sold | |
| Total pre-tax amount | 3 |
| 10 |
| (35 | ) | | (20 | ) | 3 |
| 10 |
| |
| Tax (expense)/benefit | 1 |
| (3 | ) | 13 |
| | 8 |
| 1 |
| (3 | ) | |
| Net of tax | 4 |
| 7 |
| (22 | ) | | (12 | ) | 4 |
| 7 |
| |
| Total reclassifications for the period | $ | (225 | ) | $ | (317 | ) | $ | (182 | ) | | $ | (268 | ) | $ | (225 | ) | $ | (317 | ) | |
(a) Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to earnings/loss.
(b) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 16 for additional details). (c) This accumulated other comprehensive income component is included in our derivatives and hedging activities (see Note 14 for additional details).
2015: During 2015, total restructuring and other charges of $252 million before taxes were recorded. These charges included:
|
| | | | |
| In millions | | 2015 |
| Early debt extinguishment costs (see Note 13) | | $ | 207 |
|
| Timber monetization restructuring | | 16 |
|
| Legal liability reserve adjustment | | 15 |
|
| Riegelwood mill conversion costs net of proceeds from the sale of Carolina Coated Bristols brand (a) | | 8 |
|
| Other | | 6 |
|
| Total | | $ | 252 |
|
| |
| (a) | Includes $5 million of severance charges, $24 million of accelerated depreciation, sale proceeds of $22 million and $1 million of other charges. |
Included in the $252 million of restructuring and other charges is severance expense of $5 million which is related to 69 employees.
2014: During 2014, total restructuring and other charges of $846 million before taxes ($518 million after taxes) were recorded. These charges included:
| | | In millions | | Before-Tax
Charges |
| | After-Tax
Charges |
| | 2014 |
| Early debt extinguishment costs (see Note 13) | | $ | 276 |
| | $ | 169 |
| | $ | 276 |
|
| Courtland mill shutdown (a) | | 554 |
| | 338 |
| | 554 |
|
| Other (b) | | 16 |
| | 11 |
| | 16 |
|
| Total | | $ | 846 |
| | $ | 518 |
| | $ | 846 |
|
(a) Includes $464 million of accelerated depreciation, $24 million of inventory impairment charges, $26 million of severance charges and $40 million of other charges which are recorded in the Printing Papers segment.
(b) Includes $15 million of severance charges.
Included in the $846$846 million of organization restructuring and other charges is severance expense of $41 million of severance charges.
The following table presents a rollforward of the severance and other costs for approximatelywhich is related to 957 employees included in the 2014 restructuring charges.
|
| | | | |
| In millions | | Severance and Other |
|
| Additions and adjustments | | $ | 41 |
|
| Cash payments in 2014 | | (29 | ) |
| Balance, December 31, 2014 | | $ | 12 |
|
As of December 31, 2014, 788 employees had left the Company under these programs.employees.
2013: During 2013, total restructuring and other charges of $156 million before taxes ($98 million after taxes) were recorded. These charges included:
| | | In millions | | Before-Tax
Charges |
| | After-Tax
Charges |
| | 2013 |
| Early debt extinguishment costs (see Note 13) | | $ | 25 |
| | $ | 16 |
| | $ | 25 |
|
| Courtland mill shutdown (a) | | 118 |
| | 72 |
| | 118 |
|
| Box plant closures | | (13 | ) | | (8 | ) | | (13 | ) |
| Augusta paper machine shutdown (b) | | 45 |
| | 28 |
| | 45 |
|
| Insurance reimbursements | | (30 | ) | | (19 | ) | | (30 | ) |
| Other (c) | | 11 |
| | 9 |
| | 11 |
|
| Total | | $ | 156 |
| | $ | 98 |
| | $ | 156 |
|
(a) Includes $73 million of accelerated depreciation and other non-cash charges, $42$42 million of severance charges and $3 million of other charges which are recorded in the Printing Papers segment. During 2013, the Company accelerated depreciation for certain Courtland assets, and diligently evaluated certain other assets for possible alternative uses by one of our other businesses. The net book value of these assets at December 31, 2013 was approximately $470 million.
(b) Includes $39 million of accelerated depreciation charges, $2$2 million of severance charges and $4 million of other charges which are recorded in the Consumer Packaging segment.
(c) Includes $2$2 million of severance charges.
Included in the $156 million of organization restructuring and other charges is severance expense of $46 million of severance charges.
The following table presents a rollforward of the severance and other costs for approximatelywhich is related to 1,384 employees included in the 2013 restructuring charges.
|
| | | | |
| In millions | | Severance and Other |
|
| Additions and adjustments | | $ | 46 |
|
| Cash payments in 2013 | | (5 | ) |
| Cash payments in 2014 | | (41 | ) |
| Balance, December 31, 2014 | | $ | — |
|
As of December 31, 2014, all of these employees had left the Company under these programs.
2012: During 2012, total restructuring and other charges of $65 million before taxes ($46 million after taxes) were recorded. These charges included:
|
| | | | | | | | |
| In millions | | Before-Tax Charges |
| | After-Tax Charges |
|
| Early debt extinguishment costs (see Note 13) | | $ | 48 |
| | $ | 30 |
|
| EMEA packaging restructuring (a) | | 17 |
| | 12 |
|
| Other | | — |
| | 4 |
|
| Total | | $ | 65 |
| | $ | 46 |
|
(a) Includes $17 million of severance charges.
Included in the $65 million of organizational restructuring and other charges is $17 million of severance charges.
The following table presents a rollforward of the severance and other costs for approximately 366 employees included in the 2012 restructuring charges:
|
| | | | |
| In millions | | Severance and Other |
|
| Additions and adjustments | | $ | 17 |
|
| Cash payments in 2012 | | (3 | ) |
| Cash payments in 2013 | | (4 | ) |
| Cash payments in 2014 | | (6 | ) |
| Balance, December 31, 2014 | | $ | 4 |
|
As of December 31, 2014, 300 employees had left the Company under these programs.employees.
ALTERNATIVE FUEL MIXTURE TAX CREDIT
On July 19, 2011 the Company filed an amended 2009 tax return claiming alternative fuel mixture tax credits as non-taxable income. The amended position has been accepted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the closing of the IRS tax audit for the years 2006 - 2009. As a result, during 2013, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $753 million related to the non-taxability of the alternative fuel mixture tax credits.
OLMUKSAN
2014: In May 2014, the Company conducted a voluntary tender offer for the remaining outstanding 12.6% public shares of Olmuksan. The Company also purchased outstanding shares of Olmuksan outside of the tender offer. As of December 31, 2014 and 2015, the Company owned 91.7% of Olmuksan's outstanding and issued shares.
2013: On January 3, 2013, International Paper completed the acquisition (effective date of acquisition on January 1, 2013) of the shares of its joint venture partner, Sabanci Holding, in the Turkish corrugated packaging company, Olmuksa International Paper Sabanci Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., now called Olmuksan International Paper Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Olmuksan), for a purchase price of $56 million. The acquired shares represented 43.7% of Olmuksan's shares. Prior to this acquisition, International Paper held a 43.7% equity interest in Olmuksan.
Because the transaction resulted in International Paper becoming the majority shareholder, owning 87.4% of Olmuksan's outstanding and issued shares, its
completion triggered a mandatory call for tender of the remaining public shares which began in March 2013 and ended in April 2013, with no shares tendered. As a result, the 12.6% owned by other parties were considered non-controlling interests. Olmuksan's financial results have been consolidated with the Company's Industrial Packaging segment beginning January 1, 2013, the effective date which International Paper obtained majority control of the entity.
Following the transaction, the Company's previously held 43.7% equity interest in Olmuksan was remeasured to a fair value of $75 million, resulting in a gain of $9 million. In addition, the cumulative translation adjustment balance of $17 million relating to the previously held equity interest was reclassified, as expense, from accumulated other comprehensive income.
The final purchase price allocation indicated that the sum of the cash consideration paid, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest and the fair value of the previously held interest was less than the fair value of the underlying assets by $21 million, resulting in a bargain purchase price gain being recorded on this transaction. The aforementioned remeasurement of equity interest gain, the cumulative translation adjustment to expense, and the bargain purchase gain are included in the Net bargain purchase gain on acquisition of business in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
The following table summarizes the final allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired as of January 1, 2013, which was completed in the fourth quarter of 2013.
|
| | | | |
| In millions | | |
| Cash and temporary investments | | $ | 5 |
|
| Accounts and notes receivable | | 72 |
|
| Inventory | | 31 |
|
| Other current assets | | 2 |
|
| Plants, properties and equipment | | 106 |
|
| Investments | | 11 |
|
| Total assets acquired | | 227 |
|
| Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt | | 17 |
|
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | 27 |
|
| Deferred income tax liability | | 4 |
|
| Postretirement and postemployment benefit obligation | | 6 |
|
| Total liabilities assumed | | 54 |
|
| Noncontrolling interest | | 18 |
|
| Net assets acquired | | $ | 155 |
|
Pro forma information related to the acquisition of Olmuksan has not been included as it does not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations.
ORSA
2014: On April 8, 2014, the Company acquired the remaining 25% of shares of Orsa International Paper Embalangens S.A. (Orsa IP) from its joint venture partner, Jari Celulose, Papel e Embalagens S.A. (Jari), a Grupo Orsa company, for approximately $127 million, of which $105 million was paid in cash with the remaining $22 million held back pending satisfaction of certain indemnification obligations by Jari. International Paper will release the amount held back, or any amount for which we have not notified Jari of a claim, by March 30, 2016. An additional $11 million, which was not included in the purchase price, was placed in an escrow account pending resolution of certain open matters. During 2014, these open matters were successfully resolved, which resulted in $9 million paid out of escrow to Jari and correspondingly added to the final purchase consideration. The remaining $2 million was released back to the Company. As a result of this transaction, the Company reversed the $168 million of Redeemable noncontrolling interest included on the March 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet. The net difference between the Redeemable noncontrolling interest balance plus $14 million of currency translation adjustment reclassified out of Other comprehensive income less the 25% purchase price was reflected as an increase to Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet.
2013: On January 14, 2013, International Paper and Jari formed Orsa IP with International Paper holding a 75% stake. The value of International Paper's investment in Orsa IP was approximately $471 million. Because International Paper acquired a majority control of the joint venture, Orsa IP's financial results have been consolidated with our Industrial Packaging segment from the date of formation on January 14, 2013. The 25% owned by Jari was considered a redeemable noncontrolling interest and met the requirements to be classified outside permanent equity. As such, the Company reported $163 million in Redeemable noncontrolling interest in the December 31, 2013 consolidated balance sheet.
The following table summarizes the final allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired as of January 14, 2013, which was completed in the fourth quarter of 2013.
|
| | | | |
| In millions | | |
| Cash and temporary investments | | $ | 16 |
|
| Accounts and notes receivable | | 5 |
|
| Inventory | | 27 |
|
| Plants, properties and equipment | | 290 |
|
| Goodwill | | 260 |
|
| Other intangible assets | | 110 |
|
| Other long-term assets | | 2 |
|
| Total assets acquired | | 710 |
|
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | 68 |
|
| Deferred income tax liability | | 37 |
|
| Total liabilities assumed | | 105 |
|
| Noncontrolling interest | | 134 |
|
| Net assets acquired | | $ | 471 |
|
The identifiable intangible assets acquired in connection with the Orsa IP acquisition included the following:
|
| | | | | |
| In millions | | Estimated Fair Value | Average Remaining Useful Life |
| Asset Class: | | | (at acquisition date) |
| Customer relationships | | $ | 88 |
| 12 years |
| Trademark | | 3 |
| 6 years |
| Wood supply agreement | | 19 |
| 25 years |
| Total | | $ | 110 |
| |
Pro forma information related to the acquisition of Orsa IP has not been included as it does not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations.
Due to the complex organizational structure of Orsa IP's operations, and the extended time required to prepare consolidated financial information in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States, the Company reports Orsa IP's operating results on a one-month lag basis.
TEMPLE-INLAND, INC.
2012: On February 13, 2012, International Paper completed the acquisition of Temple-Inland, Inc. (Temple-Inland). International Paper acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Temple-Inland for $32.00 per share in cash, totaling approximately $3.7 billion, and assumed approximately $700 million of Temple-Inland’s debt. As a condition to allowing the transaction to proceed, the Company entered into an agreement on a Final Judgment with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that required the
Company to divest three containerboard mills, with approximately 970,000 tons of aggregate containerboard capacity. On July 2, 2012, International Paper sold its Ontario and Oxnard (Hueneme), California containerboard mills to New-Indy Containerboard LLC, and its New Johnsonville, Tennessee containerboard mill to Hood Container Corporation. By completing these transactions, the Company satisfied its divestiture obligations under the Final Judgment. See Note 7 for further details of these divestitures.
Temple-Inland's results of operations are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition on February 13, 2012.
The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired as of February 13, 2012, which was finalized in the fourth quarter of 2012.
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| In millions | | |
| Accounts and notes receivable | | $ | 466 |
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| Inventory | | 484 |
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| Deferred income tax assets – current | | 140 |
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| Other current assets | | 57 |
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| Plants, properties and equipment | | 2,911 |
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| Financial assets of special purpose entities | | 2,091 |
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| Goodwill | | 2,139 |
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| Other intangible assets | | 693 |
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| Deferred charges and other assets | | 54 |
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| Total assets acquired | | 9,035 |
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| Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt | | 130 |
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| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | 704 |
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| Long-term debt | | 527 |
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| Nonrecourse financial liabilities of special purpose entities | | 2,030 |
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| Deferred income tax liability | | 1,252 |
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| Pension benefit obligation | | 338 |
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| Postretirement and postemployment benefit obligation | | 99 |
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| Other liabilities | | 221 |
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| Total liabilities assumed | | 5,301 |
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| Net assets acquired | | $ | 3,734 |
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The identifiable intangible assets acquired in connection with the Temple-Inland acquisition included the following:
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| In millions | | Estimated Fair Value |
| Average Remaining Useful Life |
| Asset Class: | | | (at acquisition date) |
| Customer relationships | | $ | 536 |
| 12-17 years |
| Developed technology | | 8 |
| 5-10 years |
| Tradenames | | 109 |
| Indefinite |
| Favorable contracts | | 14 |
| 4-7 years |
| Non-compete agreement | | 26 |
| 2 years |
| Total | | $ | 693 |
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In connection with the purchase price allocation, inventories were written up by approximately $20 million before taxes ($12 million after taxes) to their estimated fair value. As the related inventories were sold in the 2012 first quarter, this amount was expensed in Cost of products sold for the quarter.
Additionally, Selling and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 included $16 million before taxes ($10 million after taxes), $62 million before taxes ($38 million after taxes), and $164 million ($105 million after taxes)respectively, in charges for integration costs associated with the acquisition.
The following unaudited pro forma information for the year ended December 31, 2012 represents the results of operations of International Paper as if the Temple-Inland acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2012. This information is based on historical results of operations, adjusted for certain acquisition accounting adjustments and does not purport to represent International Paper’s actual results of operations as if the transaction described above would have occurred as of January 1, 2012, nor is it necessarily indicative of future results.
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| In millions, except per share amounts | 2012 |
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| Net sales | $ | 28,125 |
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| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (a) | 805 |
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| Net earnings (loss) (a) | 845 |
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| Diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations per share (a) | 1.82 |
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| Diluted net earnings (loss) per share (a) | 1.92 |
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(a) Attributable to International Paper Company common shareholders.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
2014: On July 1, 2014, International Paper completed the spinoff of its distribution business, xpedx, which
subsequently merged with Unisource Worldwide, Inc., with the combined companies now operating as Veritiv Corporation (Veritiv). The xpedx business had historically represented the Company's Distribution reportable segment.
The spinoff was accomplished by the contribution of the xpedx business to Veritiv and the distribution of 8,160,000 shares of Veritiv common stock on a pro-rata basis to International Paper shareholders. International Paper received a payment of approximately $411 million, financed with new debt in Veritiv's capital structure.
All current and historical operating results for xpedx are included in Discontinued operations, net of tax, in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The following summarizes the major classes of line items comprising Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes and Equity Earnings reconciled to Discontinued Operations, net of tax, related to the xpedx spinoff for all periods presented in the consolidated statement of operations:
| | | In millions | | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
| | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Net Sales | | $ | 2,604 |
| | $ | 5,597 |
| | $ | 5,981 |
| | $ | 2,604 |
| | $ | 5,597 |
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| Costs and Expenses | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cost of products sold | | 2,309 |
| | 4,941 |
| | 5,300 |
| | 2,309 |
| | 4,941 |
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| Selling and administrative expenses | | 191 |
| | 409 |
| | 418 |
| | 191 |
| | 409 |
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| Depreciation, amortization and cost of timber harvested | | 9 |
| | 16 |
| | 13 |
| | 9 |
| | 16 |
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| Distribution expenses | | 69 |
| | 149 |
| | 141 |
| | 69 |
| | 149 |
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| Restructuring and other charges | | 25 |
| | 54 |
| | 44 |
| | 25 |
| | 54 |
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| Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles | | — |
| | 400 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 400 |
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| Other, net | | 3 |
| | 7 |
| | 8 |
| | 3 |
| | 7 |
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| Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes and Equity Earnings | | (2 | ) | | (379 | ) | | 57 |
| | (2 | ) | | (379 | ) |
| Income tax provision (benefit) | | (1 | ) | | (25 | ) | | 25 |
| | (1 | ) | | (25 | ) |
| Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes (a) | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | (354 | ) | | $ | 32 |
| | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | (354 | ) |
(a) These amounts, along with those disclosed below related to the Temple-Inland Building Products divestitures, are included in Discontinued operations, net of tax, in the consolidated statement of operations.
Total cash provided by operations related to xpedx of $29 million $81 million and $81 million for 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively, is included in Cash Provided By (Used For) Operations in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Total cash provided by (used for) investing activities related to xpedx of $3 million $12 million and $(5)$12 million for 2014
and 2013, and 2012, respectively, is included in Cash Provided By (Used For) Investing Activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
2013: On April 1, 2013, the Company finalized the sale of Temple-Inland's 50% interest in Del-Tin Fiber
L.L.C. to joint venture partner Deltic Timber Corporation for $20 million in assumed liabilities and cash.
On July 19, 2013 the Company finalized the sale of its Temple-Inland Building Products division to Georgia-Pacific Building Products, LLC for approximately $726 million in cash.
2012: Upon the acquisition of Temple-Inland, management committed to a plan to sell the Temple-Inland Building Products business, and on December 12, 2012, International Paper reached an agreement to sell the business (including Del-Tin Fiber L.L.C.) to Georgia-Pacific for $750 million in cash, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including satisfactory review by the DOJ, and to certain pre-and post-closing purchase price adjustments. The assets to be sold included 16 manufacturing facilities.
The operating results of the Temple-Inland Building Products business have been included in Discontinued operations from the date of acquisition.
Related to these divestitures, the Company recorded income (loss) of $(12)$0 million, $45$(12) million and $45 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively. These amounts are included in Discontinued operations, net of tax in the consolidated statement of operations.
OTHER DIVESTITURES AND IMPAIRMENTS
2015: On October 13, 2015, the Company finalized the sale of its 55% interest in IP Asia Coated Paperboard (IP-Sun JV) business, within the Company's Consumer Packaging segment, to its Chinese coated board joint venture partner, Shandong Sun Holding Group Co., Ltd. for RMB 149 million (approximately USD $23 million). During the third quarter of 2015, a determination was made that the current book value of the asset group exceeded its estimated fair value of $23 million, which was the agreed upon selling price. The 2015 loss includes the net pre-tax impairment charge of $174 million ($113 million after taxes). A pre-tax charge of $186 million was recorded during the third quarter in the Company's Consumer Packaging segment to write down the long-lived assets of this business to their estimated fair value. In the fourth quarter of 2015, upon the sale and corresponding deconsolidation of IP-Sun JV from the Company's consolidated balance sheet, final adjustments were made resulting in a reduction of the impairment of $12 million. The amount of pre-tax losses related to noncontrolling interest of the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $19 million, $12 million and $8 million, respectively. The amount of pre-tax losses related to the IP-Sun JV included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $226 million, $51 million and $41 million, respectively.
The net 2015 loss totaling $174 million related to the impairment of Sun-JV is included in Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
2014: During 2014, the Company recorded a net pre-tax charge of $47 million ($36 million after taxes) for the loss on the sale of a business by our equity method investee, ASG (formerly referred to as AGI-Shorewood), and the subsequent partial impairment of this ASG investment.
The net 2014 loss totaling $38 million, including the ASG impairment discussed above, related to other divestitures and impairments is included in Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
2013: During 2013, the Company recorded net pre-tax charges of $3 million ($1 million after taxes) for adjustments related to the divestiture of three containerboard mills in 2012 and the sale of the Shorewood business. This loss is included in Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
2012: As referenced in Note 6, on July 2, 2012, International Paper finalized the sales of its Ontario and Oxnard (Hueneme), California containerboard mills to New-Indy Containerboard LLC, and its New Johnsonville, Tennessee containerboard mill to HoodContainer Corporation. During 2012, the Company recorded pre-tax charges of $29 million ($55 million after taxes) for costs associated with the divestitures of these mills. Also during 2012, in anticipation of the divestiture of the Hueneme mill, a pre-tax charge of $62 million ($38 million after taxes) was recorded to adjust the long-lived assets of the mill to their fair value.
The net 2012 loss totaling $86 million related to other divestitures and impairments is included in Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS
| | | In millions at December 31 | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2015 | 2014 |
| Temporary Investments | $ | 1,480 |
| $ | 1,398 |
| $ | 738 |
| $ | 1,480 |
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ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowances, by classification were:
| | | In millions at December 31 | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2015 | 2014 |
| Accounts and notes receivable: | | |
| Trade | $ | 2,860 |
| $ | 3,497 |
| $ | 2,480 |
| $ | 2,860 |
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| Other | 223 |
| 259 |
| 195 |
| 223 |
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| Total | $ | 3,083 |
| $ | 3,756 |
| $ | 2,675 |
| $ | 3,083 |
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INVENTORIES
| | | In millions at December 31 | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2015 | 2014 |
| Raw materials | $ | 494 |
| $ | 372 |
| $ | 339 |
| $ | 494 |
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| Finished pulp, paper and packaging products | 1,273 |
| 1,834 |
| 1,248 |
| 1,273 |
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| Operating supplies | 562 |
| 572 |
| 563 |
| 562 |
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| Other | 95 |
| 47 |
| 78 |
| 95 |
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| Inventories | $ | 2,424 |
| $ | 2,825 |
| $ | 2,228 |
| $ | 2,424 |
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The last-in, first-out inventory method is used to value most of International Paper’s U.S. inventories. Approximately 66%78% of total raw materials and finished products inventories were valued using this method. If the first-in, first-out method had been used, it would have increased total inventory balances by approximately $334$345 million and $417$334 million at December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, respectively.
PLANTS, PROPERTIES AND EQUIPMENT
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| In millions at December 31 | 2014 |
| 2013 |
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| Pulp, paper and packaging facilities | $ | 31,805 |
| $ | 32,268 |
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| Other properties and equipment | 1,263 |
| 1,478 |
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| Gross cost | 33,068 |
| 33,746 |
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| Less: Accumulated depreciation | 20,340 |
| 20,074 |
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| Plants, properties and equipment, net | $ | 12,728 |
| $ | 13,672 |
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PLANTS, PROPERTIES AND EQUIPMENT
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| In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
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| Depreciation expense | $ | 1,308 |
| $ | 1,415 |
| $ | 1,390 |
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| In millions at December 31 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Pulp, paper and packaging facilities | $ | 31,466 |
| $ | 31,805 |
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| Other properties and equipment | 1,242 |
| 1,263 |
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| Gross cost | 32,708 |
| 33,068 |
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| Less: Accumulated depreciation | 20,728 |
| 20,340 |
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| Plants, properties and equipment, net | $ | 11,980 |
| $ | 12,728 |
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| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Depreciation expense | $ | 1,213 |
| $ | 1,308 |
| $ | 1,415 |
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INTEREST
Cash payments related to interest were as follows:
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Interest payments | $ | 718 |
| $ | 751 |
| $ | 740 |
| $ | 680 |
| $ | 718 |
| $ | 751 |
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Amounts related to interest were as follows:
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Interest expense (a) | $ | 677 |
| $ | 669 |
| $ | 742 |
| $ | 644 |
| $ | 677 |
| $ | 669 |
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| Interest income (a) | 70 |
| 57 |
| 71 |
| 89 |
| 70 |
| 57 |
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| Capitalized interest costs | 23 |
| 17 |
| 37 |
| 25 |
| 23 |
| 17 |
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| (a) | Interest expense and interest income exclude approximately $3825 million, $4538 million and $4945 million in 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively, related to investments in and borrowings from variable interest entities for which the Company has a legal right of offset (see Note 12). |
GOODWILL
The following tables present changes in the goodwill balances as allocated to each business segment for the years ended December 31, 20142015 and 20132014:
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| In millions | Industrial Packaging | | Printing Papers | | Consumer Packaging | | Total |
| Balance as of January 1, 2015 | | | | | | | |
| Goodwill |
| $3,396 |
| |
| $2,234 |
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| $1,784 |
| |
| $7,414 |
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| Accumulated impairment losses (a) | (100 | ) | | (1,877 | ) | | (1,664 | ) | | (3,641 | ) |
| | 3,296 |
| | 357 |
| | 120 |
| | 3,773 |
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| Reclassifications and other (b) | (70 | ) | | (95 | ) | | (3 | ) | | (168 | ) |
| Additions/reductions | (1 | ) | | (15 | ) | (c) | (117 | ) | (d) | (133 | ) |
| Impairment loss | (137 | ) | (e) | — |
| | — |
| | (137 | ) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2015 | | | | | | | |
| Goodwill | 3,325 |
| | 2,124 |
| | 1,664 |
| | 7,113 |
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| Accumulated impairment losses (a) | (237 | ) | | (1,877 | ) | | (1,664 | ) | | (3,778 | ) |
| Total |
| $3,088 |
| |
| $247 |
| |
| $— |
| |
| $3,335 |
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| (a) | Represents accumulated goodwill impairment charges since the adoption of ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” in 2002. |
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| (b) | Represents the effects of foreign currency translations and reclassifications. |
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| (c) | Reflects a reduction from tax benefits generated by the deduction of goodwill amortization for tax purposes in Brazil. |
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| (d) | Reduction due to the sale and de-consolidation of Shandong Sun joint venture in Asia. |
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| (e) | Reflects a charge for goodwill impairment related to our Brazil Industrial Packaging business. |
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| In millions | Industrial Packaging | | Printing Papers | | Consumer Packaging | | Distribution | | Total |
| Balance as of January 1, 2014 | | | | | | | | | |
| Goodwill |
| $3,430 |
| |
| $2,311 |
| |
| $1,787 |
| |
| $400 |
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| $7,928 |
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| Accumulated impairment losses (a) | — |
| | (1,877 | ) | | (1,664 | ) | | (400 | ) | | (3,941 | ) |
| | 3,430 |
| | 434 |
| | 123 |
| | — |
| | 3,987 |
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| Reclassifications and other (b) | (34 | ) | | (57 | ) | | (3 | ) | | — |
| | (94 | ) |
| Additions/reductions | — |
| | (20 | ) | (c) | — |
| | — |
| | (20 | ) |
| Impairment loss | (100 | ) | (d) | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (100 | ) |
| Write off of goodwill | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (400 | ) | | (400 | ) |
| Write off of accumulated impairment loss | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 400 |
| | 400 |
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| Balance as of December 31, 2014 | | | | | | | | | |
| Goodwill | 3,396 |
| | 2,234 |
| | 1,784 |
| | — |
| | 7,414 |
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| Accumulated impairment losses (a) | (100 | ) | | (1,877 | ) | | (1,664 | ) | | — |
| | (3,641 | ) |
| Total |
| $3,296 |
| |
| $357 |
| |
| $120 |
| |
| $— |
| |
| $3,773 |
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| (a) | Represents accumulated goodwill impairment charges since the adoption of ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” in 2002. |
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| (b) | Represents the effects of foreign currency translations and reclassifications. |
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| (c) | Reflects a reduction from tax benefits generated by the deduction of goodwill amortization for tax purposes in Brazil. |
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| (d) | Reflects a charge of $100 million for goodwill impairment related to our Asia Industrial Packaging business. |
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| In millions | Industrial Packaging |
| | Printing Papers |
| | Consumer Packaging |
| | Distribution |
| | Total |
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| Balance as of January 1, 2013 | | | | | | | | | |
| Goodwill | $ | 3,165 |
| | $ | 2,396 |
| | $ | 1,783 |
| | $ | 400 |
| | $ | 7,744 |
|
| Accumulated impairment losses (a) | — |
| | (1,765 | ) | | (1,664 | ) | | — |
| | (3,429 | ) |
| | 3,165 |
| | 631 |
| | 119 |
| | 400 |
| | 4,315 |
|
| Reclassifications and other (b) | (28 | ) | | (63 | ) | | 3 |
| | — |
| | (88 | ) |
| Additions/reductions | 293 |
| (c) | (22 | ) | (d) | 1 |
|
| — |
| | 272 |
|
| Impairment loss | — |
| | (112 | ) | (e) | — |
| | (400 | ) | (e) | (512 | ) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | | | | | | | | | |
| Goodwill | 3,430 |
| | 2,311 |
| | 1,787 |
| | 400 |
| | 7,928 |
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| Accumulated impairment losses (a) | — |
| | (1,877 | ) | | (1,664 | ) | | (400 | ) | | (3,941 | ) |
| Total | $ | 3,430 |
| | $ | 434 |
| | $ | 123 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 3,987 |
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(a) | Represents accumulated goodwill impairment charges since the adoption of ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” in 2002. |
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(b) | Represents the effects of foreign currency translations and reclassifications. |
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(c) | Reflects $260 million for Orsa IP, the newly formed joint venture in Brazil and the adjustment of $54 million ($33 million after-tax) previously included as a trade name intangible asset in Deferred Charges and Other Assets on the balance sheet. |
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(d) | Reflects a reduction from tax benefits generated by the deduction of goodwill amortization for tax purposes in Brazil. |
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(e) | Represents the impairment of goodwill for the India Papers business and xpedx. |
At December 31, 2013, there was $400 millionIn the fourth quarter of 2015, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its Brazil Packaging business using its discounted future cash flows and $400 milliondetermined that all of accumulated impairment losses includedthe goodwill in the consolidated balance sheet associated withbusiness, totaling $137 million, should be written off. The decline in the xpedx business (Distribution segment). Effective July 1, 2014, the Company completed the spinoff of its xpedx business which had historically represented the Company's Distribution reportable segment. Following the spinoff of xpedx, the assets and liabilities of this business have been reclassified as discontinued operations and adjusted offfair value of the consolidated balance sheetBrazil Packaging business and are not included in balances asresulting impairment charge was due to the negative impacts on the cash flows of December 31, 2014.the business caused by the continued decline of the overall Brazilian economy.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its Asia Industrial Packaging business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill in this business, totaling $100 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the Asia Industrial Packaging business and resulting impairment charge was due to a change in the strategic outlook for the business.
In the fourth quarter of 2013, in conjunction with the annual testing of its reporting units for possible goodwill impairments, the Company calculated the estimated fair value of its India Papers business using the discounted future cash flows and determined that all of the goodwill of this business, totaling $112 million, should be written off. The decline in the fair value of the India Papers reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a change in the strategic outlook for the India Papers operations.
At December 31, 2013, there was $400 million of goodwill and $400 million of accumulated impairment losses included in the consolidated balance sheet associated with
Also in the fourth quarter of 2013,xpedx business (Distribution segment). Effective July 1, 2014, the Company calculatedcompleted the estimated fair valuespinoff of its xpedx business usingwhich had historically represented the discounted future cash flowsCompany's Distribution reportable segment. Following the spinoff of xpedx, the assets and wroteliabilities of this business have been adjusted off all of the goodwillconsolidated balance sheet and are not included in balances as of its xpedx business, totaling $400 million. The decline in fair value of the xpedx reporting unit and resulting impairment charge was due to a significant decline in earnings and a change in the strategic outlook for the xpedx operations. As a result, during the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a total goodwill impairment charge of $512 million, representing all of the recorded goodwill of the xpedx business and the India Papers business.December 31, 2014.
No goodwill impairment charges were recorded in 2012.
OTHER INTANGIBLES
Identifiable intangible assets comprised the following:
| | | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2015 | 2014 |
In millions at
December 31 | Gross Carrying Amount |
| Accumulated Amortization |
| Gross Carrying Amount |
| | Accumulated Amortization |
| Gross Carrying Amount |
| Accumulated Amortization |
| Gross Carrying Amount |
| Accumulated Amortization |
|
| Customer relationships and lists | $ | 561 |
| $ | 157 |
| $ | 602 |
| | $ | 139 |
| $ | 495 |
| $ | 166 |
| $ | 561 |
| $ | 157 |
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| Non-compete agreements | 74 |
| 53 |
| 76 |
| (a) | 46 |
| 69 |
| 56 |
| 74 |
| 53 |
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| Tradenames, patents and trademarks | 61 |
| 44 |
| 67 |
| | 33 |
| 61 |
| 54 |
| 61 |
| 44 |
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| Land and water rights | 81 |
| 9 |
| 76 |
| | 5 |
| 33 |
| 6 |
| 81 |
| 9 |
|
| Fuel and power agreements | 5 |
| 3 |
| 7 |
| | 2 |
| |
| Software | 23 |
| 22 |
| 17 |
| | 15 |
| 22 |
| 20 |
| 23 |
| 22 |
|
| Other | 43 |
| 21 |
| 75 |
| | 32 |
| 46 |
| 29 |
| 48 |
| 24 |
|
| Total | $ | 848 |
| $ | 309 |
| $ | 920 |
| | $ | 272 |
| $ | 726 |
| $ | 331 |
| $ | 848 |
| $ | 309 |
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(a) | Includes $15 million recorded to write-off a tradename intangible asset of the Company's India Papers business. This amount is included in Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. |
The Company recognized the following amounts as amortization expense related to intangible assets:
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Amortization expense related to intangible assets | $ | 73 |
| $ | 79 |
| $ | 54 |
| $ | 60 |
| $ | 73 |
| $ | 79 |
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Based on current intangibles subject to amortization, estimated amortization expense for each of the succeeding years is as follows: 2015 – $64 million, 2016 – $5546 million, 2017 – $5244 million, 2018 – $4735 million, 2019 – $4633 million, 2020 – $32 million, and cumulatively thereafter – $275199 million.
The components of International Paper’s earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings by taxing jurisdiction were as follows:
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| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Earnings (loss) | | | |
| U.S. | $ | 1,147 |
| $ | 565 |
| $ | 775 |
|
| Non-U.S. | 119 |
| 307 |
| 453 |
|
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings | $ | 1,266 |
| $ | 872 |
| $ | 1,228 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
|
| Earnings (loss) | | | |
| U.S. | $ | 565 |
| $ | 775 |
| $ | 419 |
|
| Non-U.S. | 307 |
| 453 |
| 548 |
|
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings | $ | 872 |
| $ | 1,228 |
| $ | 967 |
|
The provision (benefit) for income taxes (excluding noncontrolling interests) by taxing jurisdiction was as follows:
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Current tax provision (benefit) | | |
| U.S. federal | $ | 175 |
| $ | (663 | ) | $ | (3 | ) | $ | 62 |
| $ | 175 |
| $ | (663 | ) |
| U.S. state and local | 9 |
| (98 | ) | 12 |
| 12 |
| 9 |
| (98 | ) |
| Non-U.S. | 74 |
| 95 |
| 100 |
| 111 |
| 74 |
| 95 |
|
| | $ | 258 |
| $ | (666 | ) | $ | 109 |
| $ | 185 |
| $ | 258 |
| $ | (666 | ) |
| Deferred tax provision (benefit) | | |
| U.S. federal | $ | (67 | ) | $ | 206 |
| $ | 220 |
| $ | 321 |
| $ | (67 | ) | $ | 206 |
|
| U.S. state and local | 5 |
| (18 | ) | 5 |
| 30 |
| 5 |
| (18 | ) |
| Non-U.S. | (73 | ) | (20 | ) | (28 | ) | (70 | ) | (73 | ) | (20 | ) |
| | $ | (135 | ) | $ | 168 |
| $ | 197 |
| $ | 281 |
| $ | (135 | ) | $ | 168 |
|
| Income tax provision (benefit) | $ | 123 |
| $ | (498 | ) | $ | 306 |
| $ | 466 |
| $ | 123 |
| $ | (498 | ) |
The Company’s deferred income tax provision (benefit) includes a $3 million provision, a $13 million benefit and a $7 million provision for 2015, 2014 and a $25 million provision for 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, for the effect of changes in non-U.S. and U.S. state tax rates.
International Paper made income tax payments, net of refunds, of $149 million, $172 million and $291 million in 2015, 2014 and $95 million in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
A reconciliation of income tax expense using the statutory U.S. income tax rate compared with the actual income tax provision follows:
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes
and equity earnings | $ | 872 |
| $ | 1,228 |
| $ | 967 |
| $ | 1,266 |
| $ | 872 |
| $ | 1,228 |
|
| Statutory U.S. income tax rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | 35 | % | 35 | % | 35 | % | 35 | % |
| Tax expense (benefit) using statutory U.S. income tax rate | 305 |
| 430 |
| 338 |
| 443 |
| 305 |
| 430 |
|
| State and local income taxes | 10 |
| (2 | ) | 9 |
| 27 |
| 10 |
| (2 | ) |
| Tax rate and permanent differences on non-U.S. earnings | (72 | ) | (90 | ) | (116 | ) | (44 | ) | (72 | ) | (90 | ) |
| Net U.S. tax on non-U.S. dividends | 16 |
| (15 | ) | 48 |
| 12 |
| 16 |
| (15 | ) |
| Tax benefit on manufacturing activities | (46 | ) | (27 | ) | (15 | ) | (14 | ) | (46 | ) | (27 | ) |
| Non-deductible business expenses | 7 |
| 4 |
| 7 |
| 8 |
| 7 |
| 4 |
|
| Non-deductible goodwill | 35 |
| 37 |
| 34 |
| |
| Non-deductible impairments | | 109 |
| 35 |
| 37 |
|
| Sale of non-strategic assets | | (61 | ) | — |
| — |
|
| Tax audits | — |
| (770 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| (770 | ) |
| Subsidiary liquidation | (85 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| (85 | ) | — |
|
| Retirement plan dividends | (5 | ) | (5 | ) | (5 | ) | (5 | ) | (5 | ) | (5 | ) |
| Tax basis adjustments | — |
| (33 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| (33 | ) |
| Tax credits | (34 | ) | (23 | ) | — |
| (15 | ) | (34 | ) | (23 | ) |
| Medicare subsidy | — |
| — |
| 5 |
| |
| Other, net | (8 | ) | (4 | ) | 1 |
| 6 |
| (8 | ) | (4 | ) |
| Income tax provision (benefit) | $ | 123 |
| $ | (498 | ) | $ | 306 |
| $ | 466 |
| $ | 123 |
| $ | (498 | ) |
| Effective income tax rate | 14 | % | (41 | )% | 32 | % | 37 | % | 14 | % | (41 | )% |
The tax effects of significant temporary differences, representing deferred income tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, were as follows:
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2015 | 2014 |
| Deferred income tax assets: | | |
| Postretirement benefit accruals | $ | 189 |
| $ | 193 |
| $ | 172 |
| $ | 189 |
|
| Pension obligations | 1,517 |
| 725 |
| 1,403 |
| 1,517 |
|
| Alternative minimum and other tax credits | 342 |
| 515 |
| 283 |
| 342 |
|
| Net operating and capital loss carryforwards | 672 |
| 610 |
| 732 |
| 672 |
|
| Compensation reserves | 280 |
| 281 |
| 265 |
| 280 |
|
| Other | 266 |
| 284 |
| 244 |
| 266 |
|
| Gross deferred income tax assets | 3,266 |
| 2,608 |
| 3,099 |
| 3,266 |
|
| Less: valuation allowance | (415 | ) | (413 | ) | (430 | ) | (415 | ) |
| Net deferred income tax asset | $ | 2,851 |
| $ | 2,195 |
| $ | 2,669 |
| $ | 2,851 |
|
| Deferred income tax liabilities: | | |
| Intangibles | $ | (316 | ) | $ | (304 | ) | $ | (271 | ) | $ | (316 | ) |
| Plants, properties and equipment | (2,707 | ) | (2,919 | ) | (2,727 | ) | (2,707 | ) |
| Forestlands and related installment sales | (2,290 | ) | (2,307 | ) | |
| Forestlands, related installment sales, and investment in subsidiary | | (2,253 | ) | (2,290 | ) |
| Gross deferred income tax liabilities | $ | (5,313 | ) | $ | (5,530 | ) | $ | (5,251 | ) | $ | (5,313 | ) |
| Net deferred income tax liability | $ | (2,462 | ) | $ | (3,335 | ) | $ | (2,582 | ) | $ | (2,462 | ) |
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet under the captions Deferred income tax assets, Deferred charges and other assets, Other accrued liabilities, and Deferred income taxes. There is an increasea decrease in deferred income tax assets principally relating to the tax impact of changes in qualified pension liabilities partially offset byand the utilization of tax credits. Deferred tax liabilities decreased primarily due to book depreciationa reduction in excess ofthe intangibles deferred tax depreciation.liability. Of the $2.3 billion forestlands, and related installment sales, and investment in subsidiary deferred tax liability, $1.4 billion is attributable to an investment in subsidiary and relates to a 2006 International Paper installment sale of forestlands and $840 million relatesis attributable to a 2007 Temple-Inland installment sale of forestlands (see Note 12). Certain tax attributes reflected on our tax returns as filed differ from those reflected in the deferred income tax accounts due to uncertain tax benefits.
The valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets as of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $430 million, $415 million.million and $413 million, respectively. The net change in the total valuation allowance for the yearyears ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was an increase of $15 million and an increase of $2 million.million, respectively.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 2013 and 20122013 is as follows:
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Balance at January 1 | $ | (161 | ) | $ | (972 | ) | $ | (857 | ) | $ | (158 | ) | $ | (161 | ) | $ | (972 | ) |
| (Additions) reductions based on tax positions related to current year | (15 | ) | (22 | ) | 12 |
| (6 | ) | (15 | ) | (22 | ) |
| Additions for tax positions of prior years | (1 | ) | (29 | ) | (140 | ) | (6 | ) | (1 | ) | (29 | ) |
| Reductions for tax positions of prior years | 9 |
| 824 |
| 6 |
| 7 |
| 9 |
| 824 |
|
| Settlements | — |
| 26 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| — |
| 26 |
|
Expiration of statutes of
limitations | 2 |
| 11 |
| 7 |
| 4 |
| 2 |
| 11 |
|
| Currency translation adjustment | 8 |
| 1 |
| (2 | ) | 7 |
| 8 |
| 1 |
|
| Balance at December 31 | $ | (158 | ) | $ | (161 | ) | $ | (972 | ) | $ | (150 | ) | $ | (158 | ) | $ | (161 | ) |
Included in the balance at December 31, 2015, 2014 2013 and 20122013 are $1 million, $1 million and $14$1 million, respectively, for tax positions for which the ultimate benefits are highly certain, but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such benefits. However, except for the possible effect of any penalties, any disallowance that would change the timing of these benefits would not affect the annual effective tax rate, but would accelerate the payment of cash to the taxing authority to an earlier period.
The Company accrues interest on unrecognized tax benefits as a component of interest expense. Penalties, if incurred, are recognized as a component of income tax expense. The Company had approximately $41$34 million and $54$41 million accrued for the payment of estimated interest and penalties associated with
unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, respectively.
The major jurisdictions where the Company files income tax returns are the United States, Brazil, France, Poland and Russia. Generally, tax years 2003 through 20132014 remain open and subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities. The Company is typically engaged in various tax examinations at any given time, both in the United States and overseas. In 2013, the Company concluded its examination with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service for the tax years 2006 through 2009 for both International Paper Company and Temple-Inland. As a result of the completion of the examinations, the Company reduced its unrecognized tax benefits by approximately $844 million. Other pending audit settlements and the expiration of statute of limitations could further reduce the uncertain tax positions by $5$39 million during the next twelve months. While the Company believes that it is adequately accrued for possible audit adjustments, the final resolution of these examinations cannot be determined at this time and could result in final settlements that differ from current estimates.
Included in the Company’s 2015, 2014 2013 and 20122013 income tax provision (benefit) are $(121) million, $(453) million $(869) million and $(63)$(869) million, respectively, related to special items. The components of the net provisions related to special items were as follows:
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Special items | $ | (372 | ) | $ | (95 | ) | $ | (82 | ) | $ | (84 | ) | $ | (372 | ) | $ | (95 | ) |
| Tax-related adjustments: | | |
| Return to accrual | | 23 |
| — |
| — |
|
| Internal restructurings | (90 | ) | (4 | ) | 14 |
| (62 | ) | (90 | ) | (4 | ) |
| Settlement of tax audits and legislative changes | 10 |
| (770 | ) | — |
| — |
| 10 |
| (770 | ) |
| Medicare D deferred income tax write-off | — |
| — |
| 5 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
|
| Other tax adjustments | (1 | ) | — |
| — |
| 2 |
| (1 | ) | — |
|
| Income tax provision (benefit) related to special items | $ | (453 | ) | $ | (869 | ) | $ | (63 | ) | $ | (121 | ) | $ | (453 | ) | $ | (869 | ) |
Excluding the impact of special items and nonoperating pension expense, the 2015, 2014 2013 and 20122013 income tax provisions were $687 million, $659 million $497 million and $415$497 million, respectively, or 31%33%, 26%31% and 28%26%, respectively, of pre-tax earnings before equity earnings.
The following details the scheduled expiration dates of the Company’s net operating loss and income tax credit carryforwards:
| | | In millions | 2015
Through
2024 |
| 2025
Through
2034 |
| Indefinite |
| Total |
| 2016
Through
2025 | 2026
Through
2035 | Indefinite | Total |
| U.S. federal and non-U.S. NOLs | $ | 28 |
| $ | 3 |
| $ | 462 |
| $ | 493 |
| $ | 76 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 519 |
| $ | 595 |
|
| State taxing jurisdiction NOLs | 140 |
| 76 |
| — |
| 216 |
| 147 |
| 57 |
| — |
| 204 |
|
U.S. federal, non-
U.S. and state tax credit carryforwards | 146 |
| 23 |
| 275 |
| 444 |
| 144 |
| 32 |
| 241 |
| 417 |
|
| U.S. federal and state capital loss carryforwards | 58 |
| — |
| — |
| 58 |
| 23 |
| — |
| — |
| 23 |
|
| Total | $ | 372 |
| $ | 102 |
| $ | 737 |
| $ | 1,211 |
| $ | 390 |
| $ | 89 |
| $ | 760 |
| $ | 1,239 |
|
Deferred income taxes are not provided for temporary differences of approximately $5.7 billion, $5.2 billion $5.1 billion and $4.7$5.1 billion as of December 31, 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively, representing earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries intended to be permanently reinvested. Computation of the potential deferred tax liability associated with these undistributed earnings and other basis differences is not practicable.
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “Act”) was signed into law on January 2, 2013. The Act retroactively restored several expired business tax provisions, including the research and experimentation credit and the Subpart F controlled foreign corporation look-through exception. Because a change in tax law is accounted for in the period of enactment, the retroactive effect of the Act on the Company's U.S.
federal taxes for 2012 of a benefit of approximately $32 million was recognized in the first quarter of 2013.
PURCHASE COMMITMENTS AND OPERATING LEASES
Certain property, machinery and equipment are leased under cancelable and non-cancelable agreements.
Unconditional purchase obligations have been entered into in the ordinary course of business, principally for capital projects and the purchase of certain pulpwood, logs, wood chips, raw materials, energy and services, including fiber supply agreements to purchase pulpwood that were entered into concurrently with the Company’s 2006 Transformation Plan forestland sales and in conjunction with the 2008 acquisition of Weyerhaeuser Company’s Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling business.
At December 31, 20142015, total future minimum commitments under existing non-cancelable operating leases and purchase obligations were as follows:
| | | In millions | 2015 |
| 2016 |
| 2017 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| Thereafter |
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Thereafter |
| Lease obligations | $ | 142 |
| $ | 106 |
| $ | 84 |
| $ | 63 |
| $ | 45 |
| $ | 91 |
| $ | 118 |
| $ | 95 |
| $ | 72 |
| $ | 55 |
| $ | 41 |
| $ | 128 |
|
| Purchase obligations (a) | 3,266 |
| 761 |
| 583 |
| 463 |
| 422 |
| 1,690 |
| 3,001 |
| 541 |
| 447 |
| 371 |
| 358 |
| 1,579 |
|
| Total | $ | 3,408 |
| $ | 867 |
| $ | 667 |
| $ | 526 |
| $ | 467 |
| $ | 1,781 |
| $ | 3,119 |
| $ | 636 |
| $ | 519 |
| $ | 426 |
| $ | 399 |
| $ | 1,707 |
|
| |
| (a) | Includes $2.3$2.1 billion relating to fiber supply agreements entered into at the time of the Company’s 2006 Transformation Plan forestland sales and in conjunction with the 2008 acquisition of Weyerhaeuser Company’s Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling business. |
Rent expense was $154170 million, $168154 million and $185168 million for 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively.
GUARANTEES
In connection with sales of businesses, property, equipment, forestlands and other assets, International Paper commonly makes representations and warranties relating to such businesses or assets, and may agree to indemnify buyers with respect to tax and environmental liabilities, breaches of representations and warranties, and other matters. Where liabilities for such matters are determined to be probable and subject to reasonable estimation, accrued liabilities are recorded at the time of sale as a cost of the transaction.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEEDINGS
CERCLA and State Actions
International Paper has been named as a potentially responsible party in environmental remediation actions under various federal and state laws, including the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). Many of these proceedings involve the cleanup of hazardous substances at large commercial landfills that received waste from many different sources. While joint and several liability is authorized under CERCLA and equivalent state laws, as a practical matter, liability for CERCLA cleanups is typically allocated among the many potential responsible parties. RemedialRemediation costs are recorded in the consolidated financial statements when they become probable and reasonably estimable. International Paper has estimated the probable liability associated with these matters to be approximately $95$93 million in the aggregate as of December 31, 2014.2015.
Cass Lake: One of the matters referencedincluded above isarises out of a closed wood treating facility located in Cass Lake, Minnesota. During 2009, in connection with an environmental site remediation action under CERCLA, International Paper submitted to the EPAUnited States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a remediation feasibility study. In June 2011, the EPA selected and published a proposed soil remedy at the site with an
estimated cost of $46 million. The overall remediation reserve for the site is currently $50$47 million to address the selection of an alternative for the soil remediation component of the overall site remedy. In October 2011, the EPA released a public statement indicating that the final soil remedy decision would be delayed. In the unlikely event that the EPA changes its proposed soil remedy and approves instead a more expensive clean-up alternative, the remediation costs could be material, and significantly higher than amounts currently recorded. In October 2012, the Natural Resource Trustees for this site provided notice to International Paper and other potentially responsible parties of their intent to perform a Natural Resource Damage Assessment. It is premature to predict the outcome of the assessment or to estimate a loss or range of loss, if any, which may be incurred.
Other Remediation Costs
In addition to the above matters, other remediation costs typically associated with the cleanup of hazardous substances at the Company’s current, closed or formerly-owned facilities, and recorded as liabilities in the balance sheet, totaled approximately $41$46 million as of December 31, 2014.2015. Other than as described above, completion of required remedial actions is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Environmental
Kalamazoo River: The Company is a potentially responsible party (PRP) with respect to the Allied Paper, Inc./Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund Site (Kalamazoo River Superfund Site) in Michigan. The EPA asserts that the site is contaminated primarily by PCBspolychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) primarily as a
result of discharges from various paper mills located along the Kalamazoo River, including a paper mill formerly owned by St. Regis Paper Company (St. Regis). The Company is a successor in interest to St. Regis. Although the Company has not received any orders from the EPA, in December 2014, the EPA sent the Company a letter demanding payment of $19 million to reimburse the EPA for costs associated with a Time Critical Removal Action of PCB contaminated sediments from a portion of the site. The Company’s CERCLA liability has not been finally determined with respect to this or any other portion of the site and we have declined to reimburse the EPA at this time. As noted below, the Company is involved in allocation/apportionment litigation with regard to the site. Accordingly, it is premature to predict the outcome or estimate a loss or range ofour maximum reasonably possible loss with respect to this site.
However, we do not believe that any material loss is probable.
The Company was named as a defendant by Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP, Fort James Corporation and Georgia Pacific LLC in a contribution and cost recovery action for alleged pollution at the site. The suit
seeks contribution under CERCLA for $79 million in costs purportedly expended by plaintiffs ($79 million as of the filing of the complaintcomplaint) and for future remediation costs. The suit alleges that a mill, during the time it was allegedly owned and operated by St. Regis, discharged PCB contaminated solids and paper residuals resulting from paper de-inking and recycling. AlsoNCR Corporation and Weyerhaeuser Company are also named as defendants in the suit are NCR Corporation and Weyerhaeuser Company.suit. In mid-2011, the suit was transferred from the District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin to the District Court for the Western District of Michigan. The trial of the initial liability phase took place in February 2013. Weyerhaeuser conceded prior to trial that it was a liable party with respect to the site. In September 2013, an opinion and order was issued in the suit. The order concluded that the Company (as the successor to St. Regis) was not an “operator,” but was an “owner,” of the mill at issue during a portion of the relevant period and is therefore liable under CERCLA. The order also determined that NCR is a liable party as an "arranger for disposal" of PCBs in waste paper that was de-inked and recycled by mills along the Kalamazoo River. The order did not address the Company's responsibility, if any, for thepast or future costs, plaintiffs seek to recover. This will bewhich is the subject of a separate trial, in which trial testimony was given between September and December 2015 and post-trial briefing is currently scheduled to be completed in March 2016. The Court has been setnot yet ruled to what extent it will decide responsibility for September 2015. The Company thus believes it is prematurefuture costs. We are unable to predict the outcome or to estimate aour maximum reasonably possible loss. However, we do not believe that any material loss or range of loss, if any, which may be incurred.is probable.
Harris County: International Paper and McGinnis Industrial Maintenance Corporation, a subsidiary of
Waste Management, Inc., are potentially responsible partiesPRPs at the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site (San Jacinto River Superfund Site) in Harris County, Texas, and have been actively participating in investigation and remediation activities at this site.Superfund Site. In December 2011, Harris County, Texas filed a suit against the Company in Harris County District Court seeking civil penalties with regard to the alleged discharge of dioxin into the San Jacinto River since 1965 from waste impoundments that are part of the San Jacinto River Superfund Site. Also named as defendants in this action were McGinnis Industrial Maintenance Corporation, Waste Management, Inc. and Waste Management of Texas, Inc. Harris County sought civil penalties pursuant to the Texas Water Code and the Texas Administrative Code, which provide for the imposition of civil penalties between $50 and $25,000 per day. Trial began on October 7, 2014. OnIn November 13, 2014, the jury rendered a verdict finding International Paper not responsible for the violations alleged by Harris County. On January 20, 2015, the court entered final judgment consistent with thesecured a zero liability jury verdict. Harris County filed a motion for new trial on February 18, 2015. International Paperappealed the verdict in April 2015, and that appeal is preparing its response in opposition.
In October 2012, a civilpending. The Company is also defending an additional lawsuit was filed against the same defendants, including the Company, in the District Court of Harris County by approximately 400 local fishermen seeking medical monitoring and damages with regardrelated to the alleged discharge of dioxin into the San Jacinto River since 1965 from waste impoundments that are a part of the San Jacinto Superfund Site. Trial is currently scheduled for May 2015. ThisSite brought by approximately 400 individuals who allege property damage and personal injury. Because this case is still in the discovery phase, and it is therefore premature to predict the outcome or to estimate a loss or range of loss, if any, which may be incurred. In December 2012, residents of an up-river neighborhood filed a civil action against the same defendants, including the Company, in the District Court of Harris County alleging property damage and personal injury from the alleged discharge of dioxin into the San Jacinto River from the San Jacinto Superfund Site. The parties anticipate that in March 2015 the court will enter a docket control order and set a trial date. This case is in the discovery phase and it is therefore premature to predict the outcome or to estimate a loss or range of loss, if any, which may be incurred.
Antitrust
Containerboard: In September 2010, eight containerboard producers, including International Paper and Temple-Inland, were named as defendants in a purported class action complaint that alleged a civil violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act. The suit is captioned Kleen Products LLC v. International Paper Co. (N.D. Ill.). The complaint alleges that the defendants, beginning in February 2004 through November 2010, conspired to limit the supply and thereby increase prices of containerboard products. The alleged class is all persons who purchased containerboard products directly from any defendant for use or delivery in the United States during the period February 2004 to November 2010. The complaint seeks to recover an unspecified amount of treble actual damages and attorneys' fees on behalf of the purported class. Four similar complaints were filed and have been consolidated in the Northern District of Illinois. In March 2015, the District Court certified a class of direct purchasers of containerboard products; in June 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit granted the defendants' petition to appeal and the class certification issue is now pending in that court. In June 2015, International Paper and Temple-Inland were named as defendants in a lawsuit captioned Del Monte Fresh Products N.A., Inc. v. Packaging Corporation of America (S.K. Fl.), in which the Plaintiff asserts substantially similar allegations to those raised in the Kleen Products LLC action. Pursuant to a tolling agreement signed by all parties, the case was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice in November 2015. Moreover, in January 2011, International Paper was named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed in state court in Cocke County, Tennessee alleging that International Paper violated Tennessee law by conspiring to limit the supply and fix the prices of containerboard from mid-2005 to the present. Plaintiffs in the state court action seek certification of a class of
Tennessee indirect purchasers of containerboard products, damages and costs, including attorneys’attorneys' fees. No class certification materials have been filed to date in the Tennessee action. The Company disputes the allegations made and is vigorously defending each action. However, because the federalKleen Products LLC action is in the discovery stage and the Tennessee action is in a preliminary stage, we are unable to predict an outcome or estimate a range of reasonably possible loss.
Gypsum: Beginning in late December 2012, certain purchasers of gypsum board filed a number of
purported class action complaints alleging civil violations of Section 1 of the Sherman Act against Temple-Inland and a number of other gypsum manufacturers. The complaints were similar and alleged that the gypsum manufacturers conspired or otherwise reached agreements to: (1) raise prices of gypsum board either from 2008 or 2011 tothrough the present; (2) avoid price erosion by ceasing the practice of issuing job quotes; and (3) restrict supply through downtime and limiting order fulfillment. The alleged classes are all persons who purchased gypsum board and/or gypsum finishing products directly or indirectly from any defendant. The complainants seek to recover unspecified treble actual damages and attorneys' fees on behalf of the purported classes. On April 8, 2013, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered transfer of all pending cases to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for coordinated and consolidated pretrial proceedings, and the direct purchaser plaintiffs and indirect purchaser plaintiffs filed their respective amended consolidated complaints in June 2013. The amended consolidated complaints allegealleged a conspiracy or agreement beginning inon or before September 2011. The alleged classes were all persons who purchased gypsum board directly or indirectly from any defendant. The complainants seek to recover unspecified treble actual damages and attorneys' fees on behalf of the purported classes. In September 2014,February 2015, we reached anexecuted a definitive agreement in principle to settle these cases for an immaterial amount. amount, and this settlement received final court approval and was paid in the third quarter of 2015.
In FebruaryMarch 2015, we executedseveral homebuilders filed an antitrust action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging that they purchased gypsum board and making similar allegations to those contained in the above settled proceeding. That lawsuit was transferred by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The homebuilders filed a definitive settlement agreement, which is subjectnotice to court approval.opt out of the class settlements and recently amended their complaint to assert that the alleged conspiracy or conspiracies continued into 2015. The Company intends to dispute the allegations made and to vigorously defend that lawsuit.
In addition, in September 2013, similar purported class actions were filed in courts in Quebec, Canada and Ontario, Canada, with each suit alleging violations of the Canadian Competition Act and seeking damages and injunctive relief. The Company intendsIn April 2015, a similar class action
was filed in British Columbia, Canada. In May 2015, we reached an agreement in principle to dispute the allegations made and to vigorously defend the litigation. Becausesettle these Canadian cases arefor an immaterial amount. In November 2015, a definitive settlement agreement was executed and is subject to court approval.
Tax
On October 16, 2015, the Company was notified of a $92 million tax assessment issued by the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil for tax years 2011 through 2013. The assessment pertains to invoices issued by the Company related to the sale of paper to the editorial segment, which is exempt from the payment of ICMS value-added tax. This assessment is in athe preliminary stage, we are unable to predict an outcome or estimate our maximum reasonably possible loss. However, we dostage. The Company does not believe that anya material loss is probable.
Tax
The Company was previously being challenged by the Brazil taxing authorities concerning the statute of limitations related to the use of certain tax credits. The Company was previously appealing an unfavorable March 2012 administrative court ruling. During August 2014, the Company settled this claim for $22 million ($11 million after taxes) as part of a tax amnesty program sponsored by the Brazil taxing authorities.
General
The Company is involved in various other inquiries, administrative proceedings and litigation relating to environmental and safety matters, labor and employment, contracts, sales of property, intellectual property, personal injury labor and employment (especially in California) and other matters, some of which allege substantial monetary
damages. While any proceeding or litigation has the element of uncertainty, the Company believes that the outcome of any of thethese lawsuits or claims that are pending or threatened or all of them combined (other than those that cannot be assessed due to their preliminary nature) will not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
In connection with the 2006 sale of approximately 5.6 million acres of forestlands, International Paper received installment notes (the Timber Notes) totaling approximately $4.8 billion. The Timber Notes, which do not require principal payments prior to their maturity which was originally August 2016, maturity, are supported by irrevocable letters of credit obtained by the buyers of the forestlands.
During 2006, International Paper contributed the Timber Notes to newly formed special purpose entities (the Borrower Entities) in exchange for Class A and Class B interests in these entities. Subsequently, International Paper contributed its $200 million Class A interests in the Borrower Entities, along with approximately $400 million of International Paper promissory notes, to other newly formed special purpose entities (the Investor Entities, and together with the Borrower Entities, the Entities) in exchange for Class A and Class B interests in these entities, and simultaneously sold its Class A interest in the Investor Entities to a third party investor. As a result, at December 31, 2006, International Paper held Class B
interests in the Borrower Entities and Class B interests in the Investor Entities valued at approximately $5.0 billion. International Paper did not provide any financial support that was not previously contractually required for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013or 20122013.
Following the 2006 sale of forestlands and creation of the Entities discussed above, the Timber Notes were used as collateral for borrowings from third party lenders, which effectively monetized the Timber Notes. Provisions of certain loan agreements require any bank issuing letters of credit supporting the Timber Notes to maintain a credit rating above a specified threshold. In the event the credit rating of a letter of credit bank is downgraded below the specified threshold, the letters of credit must be replaced within 60 days by letters of credit from a qualifying institution, or for one letter of credit bank, collateral must be posted. The Company, retained to provide management services for the third-party entities that hold the Timber Notes, has, as required by the loan agreements, successfully replaced banks that fell below the specified threshold or obtained a waiver as further discussed below.
Also during 2006, the Entities acquired approximately $4.8 billion of International Paper debt obligations for cash, resulting in a total of approximately $5.2 billion of International Paper debt obligations held by the Entities at December 31, 2006. The various agreements entered into in connection with these transactions provideprovided that International Paper has,had, and intendsintended to effect, a legal right to offset its obligation under these debt instruments with its investments in the Entities. Accordingly, for financial reporting purposes, International Paper hashad offset approximately $5.2 billion of Class B interests in the Entities against $5.3 billion of International Paper debt obligations held by these Entities at December 31, 2014, and 2013. Despitedespite the offset treatment, these remainremained debt obligations of International Paper. Remaining borrowings of $50 million and $67 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, are included in floating rate notes due 2014 – 2019Long-term debt in the summary of long-term debt in Note 13.accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014. Additional debt related to the above transaction of $107 million and $79 million is included in short-term notes in the summaryNotes payable and current maturities of long-term debt in Note 13 at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
The use of the above entitiesEntities facilitated the monetization of the credit enhanced Timber Notes in a cost effective manner by increasing the borrowing capacity and lowering the interest rate, while providing for the offset accounting treatment described above. Additionally, the monetization structure preserved the $1.4 billion tax deferral that resulted from the 2006 forestlands sales. The Company recognized a $1.4 billion deferred tax liability in connection with the 2006 forestlands sale, which will be settled with the maturity of the Timber Notes in the third quarter of 2016 (unless extended).
During 2011 and 2012, the credit ratings for two letter of credit banks that support $1.5 billion of Timber Notes were downgraded below the specified threshold. These letters of credit were successfully replaced by other qualifying institutions. Fees of $10 million were incurred during 2012 in connection with these replacements.
During 2012, an additional letter of credit bank that supports $707 million of Timber Notes was downgraded below the specified threshold. In December 2012, the Company and the third-party managing member agreed to a continuing replacement waiver for these letters of credit, terminable upon 30 days notice.
Activity between the Company and the Entities was as follows:
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| | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
|
| Revenue (loss) (a) | $ | 38 |
| $ | 45 |
| $ | 49 |
|
| Expense (a) | 72 |
| 79 |
| 90 |
|
| Cash receipts (b) | 22 |
| 33 |
| 36 |
|
| Cash payments (c) | 73 |
| 84 |
| 87 |
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(a) | The net expense related to the Company’s interest in the Entities is included in Interest expense, net in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations, as International Paper has and intends to effect its legal right to offset as discussed above. |
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(b) | The cash receipts are equity distributions from the Entities to International Paper. |
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(c) | The semi-annual payments are related to interest on the associated debt obligations discussed above. |
Based on an analysis of the Entities discussed above under guidanceASC 810, "Consolidation," that considers the potential magnitude of the variability in the structures and which party has a controlling financial interest, International Paper determined that it iswas not the primary beneficiary of the Entities at December 31, 2014, and therefore, shoulddid not consolidate its investments in these entities. It wasthe Entities. The Company also determined that the source of variability in the structurestructures is the value of the Timber Notes, the assets most significantly impacting the structure’sstructures' economic performance. The credit quality of the Timber Notes is supported by irrevocable letters of credit obtained by third-party buyers which are 100% cash collateralized.the Timber Note issuers. International Paper analyzed which party hashad control over the economic performance of each entity,Entity, and concluded International Paper doesdid not have control over significant decisions surrounding the Timber Notes and letters of
credit and therefore iswas not the primary beneficiary.beneficiary at December 31, 2014. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss equalsat December 31, 2014 equaled the valueprincipal amount of the Timber Notes; however, an analysis performed by the Company concluded the likelihood of this exposure iswas remote.
During the third quarter of 2015, we initiated a series of actions in order to extend the 2006 monetization structure and maintain the long-term nature of the $1.4 billion deferred tax liability. First, International Paper also held variableacquired the Class A interests in financing entities that were used to monetize long-term notes receivedthe Investor Entities from the sale of forestlandsa third party for $198 million in 2002.cash. As a result, International Paper transferredbecame the owner of all of the Class A and Class B interests in the Entities and became the primary beneficiary of the Entities. The assets and liabilities of the Entities, primarily consisting of the Timber Notes and third party bank loans, were recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date of the Class A interests.
Subsequent to purchasing the Class A interests in the Investor Entities, International Paper restructured the Entities, which resulted in the formation of wholly-owned, bankruptcy-remote special purpose entities (the 2015 Financing Entities). As part of the restructuring, the Timber Notes held by the Borrower Entities, subject to the third party bank loans, were contributed to the 2015 Financing Entities along with approximately $150 million in International Paper debt obligations, approximately $600 million in cash and approximately $130 million in demand loans from International Paper, and certain Entities were liquidated. As a result of these transactions, International Paper began consolidating the 2015 Financing Entities during the third quarter of 2015. Also, during the third quarter of 2015, the 2015 Financing Entities used $630 million in cash to pay down a portion of the third party bank loans and refinanced approximately $4.2 billion of those loans on nonrecourse terms (the 2015 Refinance Loans).
During the fourth quarter of 2015, International Paper extended the maturity date on the Timber Notes for an additional five years. The Timber Notes are shown in Financial assets of special purpose entities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and mature in August 2021 unless extended for an additional five years. These notes are supported by approximately $4.8 billion of irrevocable letters of credit. In addition, the Company extinguished the 2015 Refinance Loans scheduled to mature in May 2016 and entered into new nonrecourse third party bank loans totaling approximately $4.2 billion (the MonetizedExtension Loans). Provisions of loan agreements related to approximately $1.1 billion of the Extension Loans require the bank issuing letters of credit supporting the Timber Notes pledged as collateral to maintain a credit rating at or above a specified threshold. In the event the credit
rating of the letter of credit bank is downgraded below the specified threshold, the letters of credit must be replaced within 60 days with an original maturityletters of 10 yearscredit from inception)a qualifying financial institution. The Extension Loans are shown in Nonrecourse financial liabilities of special purpose entities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and cashmature in the fourth quarter of 2020. The extinguishment of the 2015 Refinance Loans of approximately $500 million to these entities in exchange for preferred interests,$4.2 billion and accounted for the transfers as a saleissuance of the notes with no associated gain or loss. InExtension Loans of approximately $4.2 billion are shown as part of reductions of debt and issuances of debt, respectively, in the same period,financing activities of the entities acquiredconsolidated statement of cash flows.
The Extension Loans are nonrecourse to the Company, and are secured by approximately $500$4.8 billion of Timber Notes, the irrevocable letters of credit supporting the Timber Notes and approximately $150 million of International Paper debt obligations. The $150 million of International Paper debt obligations for cash. International Paper has no obligation to make any further capital contributions to these entitiesare eliminated in the consolidation of the 2015 Financing Entities and didare not provide any financial support that was not previously contractually required duringreflected in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 or 2012.Company’s consolidated balance sheet.
During 2012, $252 millionThe purchase of the 2002 MonetizedClass A interests and subsequent restructuring described above facilitated the refinancing and extensions of the third party bank loans on nonrecourse terms. The transactions described in these paragraphs result in continued long-term classification of the $1.4 billion deferred tax liability recognized in connection with the 2006 forestlands sale.
As of December 31, 2015, the fair value of the Timber Notes matured. Cash receipts upon maturity were usedand Extension Loans is $4.68 billion and $4.28 billion, respectively. The Timber Notes and Extension Loans are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy, which is further defined in Note 14.
Activity between the Company and the 2015 Financing Entities (the Entities prior to pay the associated debt obligations. Effective June 1, 2012, International Paper liquidated itspurchase of the Class A interest in the 2002 financing entities.discussed above) was as follows:
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| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Revenue (a) | $ | 43 |
| $ | 38 |
| $ | 45 |
|
| Expense (a) | 81 |
| 72 |
| 79 |
|
| Cash receipts (b) | 21 |
| 22 |
| 33 |
|
| Cash payments (c) | 71 |
| 73 |
| 84 |
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| (a) | The net expense related to the Company’s interest in the Entities is included in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations, as International Paper has and intends to effect its legal right to offset as discussed above. After formation of the 2015 Financing Entities, the revenue and expense are included in Interest expense, net in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. |
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| (b) | The cash receipts are equity distributions from the Entities to International Paper prior to the formation of the 2015 Financing Entities. After formation of the 2015 Financing Entities, cash receipts are interest received on the Financial assets of special purpose entities. |
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| (c) | The cash payments are interest payments on the associated debt obligations discussed above. After formation of the 2015 Financing Entities, the payments represent interest paid on Nonrecourse financial liabilities of special purpose entities. |
In connection with the acquisition of Temple-Inland in February 2012, two special purpose entities became wholly-owned subsidiaries of International Paper.
The use of the two wholly-owned special purpose entities discussed below preserved the tax deferral that resulted from the 2007 Temple-Inland timberlands sales. The Company recognized an $840 million deferred tax liability in connection with the 2007 sales, which will be settled with the maturity of the notes in 2027.
In October 2007, Temple-Inland sold 1.55 million acres of timberlandstimberland for $2.38 billion. The total consideration consisted almost entirely of notes due in 2027 issued by the buyer of the timberlands,timberland, which Temple-Inland contributed to two wholly-owned, bankruptcy-remote special purpose entities. The notes are shown in Financial assets of special purpose entities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and are supported by $2.38 billion of irrevocable letters of credit issued by three banks, which are required to maintain minimum credit ratings on their long-term debt. In the third quarter of 2012, International Paper completed its preliminary analysis of the acquisition date fair value of the notes and determined it to be $2.09 billion. As of December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, the fair value of the notes was $2.272.10 billion and $2.622.27 billion, respectively. These notes are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy, which is further defined in Note 14.
In December 2007, Temple-Inland's two wholly-owned special purpose entities borrowed $2.14 billion shown in Nonrecourse financial liabilities of special purpose entities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.entities. The loans are repayable in 2027 and are secured only by the $2.38 billion of notes and the irrevocable letters of credit securing the notes and are nonrecourse to the Company.us. The loan agreements provide that if a credit rating of any of the banks issuing the letters of credit is downgraded below the specified threshold, the letters of credit issued by that bank must be replaced within 30 days with letters of credit from another qualifying financial institution. In the third quarter of 2012, International Paper completed its preliminary analysis of the acquisition date fair value of the borrowings and determined it to be $2.03 billion. As of December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, the fair value of this debt was $2.161.97 billion and $2.49$2.16 billion, respectively. This debt is classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy, which is further defined in Note 14.
During 2012, the credit ratings for two letter of credit banks that support $1.0 billion of the 2007 Monetized Notes were downgraded below the specified threshold. These letters of credit were successfully replaced by other qualifying institutions. Fees of $8 million were incurred in connection with these replacements.
Activity between the Company and the 2007 financing entities was as follows:
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Revenue (loss) (a) | $ | 26 |
| $ | 27 |
| $ | 28 |
| |
| Revenue (a) | | $ | 27 |
| $ | 26 |
| $ | 27 |
|
| Expense (b) | 25 |
| 29 |
| 28 |
| 27 |
| 25 |
| 29 |
|
| Cash receipts (c) | 7 |
| 8 |
| 12 |
| 7 |
| 7 |
| 8 |
|
| Cash payments (d) | 18 |
| 21 |
| 22 |
| 18 |
| 18 |
| 21 |
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| (a) | The revenue is included in Interest expense, net in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations and includes approximately $19 million, $19 million and $17$19 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively, of accretion income for the amortization of the purchase accounting adjustment ofon the Financial assets of special purpose entities. |
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| (b) | The expense is included in Interest expense, net in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations and includes approximately $7 million, $7 million and $6$7 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively, of accretion expense for the amortization of the purchase accounting adjustment on the Nonrecourse financial liabilities of special purpose entities. |
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| (c) | The cash receipts are interest received on the Financial assets of special purpose entities. |
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| (d) | The cash payments are interest paid on Nonrecourse financial liabilities of special purpose entities. |
PREFERRED SECURITIES OF SUBSIDIARIES
In March 2003, Southeast Timber, Inc. (Southeast Timber), a consolidated subsidiary of International Paper, issued $150 million of preferred securities to a private investor with future dividend payments based on LIBOR. Southeast Timber, which through a subsidiary initially held approximately 1.50 million acres of forestlands in the southern United States, was International Paper’s primary vehicle for sales of southern forestlands. As of December 31, 2014, substantially all of these forestlands have been sold. On March 27, 2013, Southeast Timber redeemed its Class A common shares owned by the private investor for $150 million. Distributions paid to the third-party investor were $1 million and $6 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively. The expense related to these preferred securities is shown in Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
In 2015, International Paper issued $700 million of 3.80% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2026, $600 million of 5.00% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2035, and $700 million of 5.15% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2046. The proceeds from this borrowing were used to repay approximately $1.0 billion of notes with interest rates ranging from 4.75% to 9.38% and original maturities from 2018 to 2022, along with $211 million of cash premiums associated with the debt repayments. Additionally, the proceeds from this borrowing were used to make a $750 million voluntary cash contribution to the Company's pension plan. Pre-tax early debt retirement costs of $207 million related to the debt repayments, including the $211 million of cash premiums, are included in restructuring and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015.
During the second quarter of 2014, International Paper issued $800 million of 3.65% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2024 and $800 million of 4.80% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2044. The proceeds from this borrowing were used to repay approximately $960 million of notes with interest rates ranging from 7.95% to 9.38% and original maturities from 2018 to 2019. Pre-tax early debt retirement costs of $262 million related to these debt repayments, including $258 million of cash premiums, are included in Restructuring and other charges in the
accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014.
In 2012, International Paper entered into a $1.2 billion term loan and a $200 million term loan, both with maturity dates in 2017. The proceeds from these borrowings were used, along with available cash, to fund the acquisition
Amounts related to early debt extinguishment during the years ended December 31, 20142015, , 20132014 and 20122013 were as follows:
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Debt reductions (a) | $ | 1,625 |
| $ | 574 |
| $ | 1,272 |
| $ | 2,151 |
| $ | 1,625 |
| $ | 574 |
|
| Pre-tax early debt extinguishment costs (b) | 276 |
| 25 |
| 48 |
| 207 |
| 276 |
| 25 |
|
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| (a) | Reductions related to notes with interest rates ranging from 1.63%2.00% to 9.38% with original maturities from 2014 to 20412031 for the years ended December 31, 2014,2015, 20132014 and 20122013. Includes the $630 million payment for a portion of the Special Purpose Entity Liability (see Note 12 Variable Interest Entities). |
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| (b) | Amounts are included in Restructuring and other charges in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. |
A summary of long-term debt follows:
| | | In millions at December 31 | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2015 | 2014 |
| 8.7% note – due 2038 | $ | 264 |
| $ | 264 |
| $ | 264 |
| $ | 264 |
|
| 9 3/8% note – due 2019 | 420 |
| 848 |
| 295 |
| 420 |
|
| 7.95% debentures – due 2018 | 903 |
| 1,429 |
| 648 |
| 903 |
|
| 7.5% note – due 2021 | 979 |
| 999 |
| 603 |
| 979 |
|
| 7.3% notes – due 2039 | 721 |
| 721 |
| 721 |
| 721 |
|
| 6 7/8% notes – due 2023 – 2029 | 131 |
| 130 |
| 131 |
| 131 |
|
| 6.65% note – due 2037 | 4 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
|
| 6.4% to 7.75% debentures due 2025 – 2027 | 142 |
| 142 |
| 142 |
| 142 |
|
| 6 3/8% to 6 5/8% notes – due 2016 – 2018 | 358 |
| 364 |
| 185 |
| 358 |
|
| 6.0% notes – due 2041 | 585 |
| 585 |
| 585 |
| 585 |
|
| 5.25% to 5.3% notes – due 2015 – 2016 | 457 |
| 657 |
| 261 |
| 457 |
|
| 5.00% to 5.15% – due 2035 – 2046 | | 1,280 |
| — |
|
| 4.8% notes - due 2044 | 796 |
| — |
| 796 |
| 796 |
|
| 4.75% notes – due 2022 | 896 |
| 899 |
| 817 |
| 896 |
|
| 3.65% notes - due 2024 | 797 |
| — |
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| Floating rate notes – due 2014 – 2019 (a) | 271 |
| 269 |
| |
Environmental and industrial development
bonds – due 2014 – 2035 (b) | 950 |
| 1,487 |
| |
| 3.65% to 3.80% notes – due 2024 – 2026 | | 1,490 |
| 797 |
|
| Floating rate notes – due 2015 – 2025 (a) | | 438 |
| 271 |
|
Environmental and industrial development
bonds – due 2015 – 2035 (b) | | 594 |
| 950 |
|
| Short-term notes (c) | 424 |
| 386 |
| 5 |
| 424 |
|
| Other (d) | 275 |
| 304 |
| 67 |
| 275 |
|
| Total (e) | 9,373 |
| 9,488 |
| 9,326 |
| 9,373 |
|
| Less: current maturities | 742 |
| 661 |
| 426 |
| 742 |
|
| Long-term debt | $ | 8,631 |
| $ | 8,827 |
| $ | 8,900 |
| $ | 8,631 |
|
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| (a) | The weighted average interest rate on these notes was 2.9% in 2015 and 2.8% in 2014 and 2.6% in 2013. |
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| (b) | The weighted average interest rate on these bonds was 5.8% in 2015 and 5.7% in 2014 and 5.5% in 2013. |
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| (c) | The weighted average interest rate was 2.2% in 2015 and 2.6% in 2014 and. Includes 2.8%$5 million in 2013. Includesat December 31, 2015 and $91 million at December 31, 2014 related to non-U.S. denominated borrowings with a weighted average interest rate of 2.2% in 2015 and7.2% in 2014. |
$93 million at December 31, 2013 related to non-U.S. denominated borrowings with a weighted average interest rate of 7.2% in 2014 and 5.8% in 2013.
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| (d) | Includes $8 million at December 31, 2015 and $20 million at December 31, 2014 and $41 million at December 31, 2013, related to the unamortized gain on interest rate swap unwinds (see Note 14 Derivatives and Hedging Instruments). |
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| (e) | The fair market value was approximately $9.9 billion at December 31, 2015 and $10.6 billion at December 31, 2014 and $10.7 billion at December 31, 2013.2014. |
In addition to the long-term debt obligations shown above, International Paper has $5.3 billion of debt obligations payable to non-consolidated variable interest entities having principal payments of $5.2 billion due in 2016, for which International Paper has, and intends to effect, a legal right to offset these obligations with Class B interests held in the entities. Accordingly, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, International Paper has offset the $5.3 billion of debt obligations with $5.2 billion of Class B interests in these entities as of December 31, 2014 (see Note 12). Total maturities of long-term debt over the next five years are 2015 – $742 million; 2016 – $543426 million; 2017 – $7143 million; 2018 – $1.2 billion811 million; and 2019 – $605427 million; and 2020 – $183 million.
At December 31, 2014,2015, International Paper’s credit facilities (the Agreements) totaled $2.02.1 billion. The Agreements generally provide for interest rates at a floating rate index plus a pre-determined margin dependent upon International Paper’s credit rating. The Agreements include a $1.5 billion contractually committed bank facility that expires in August 2019 and has a facility fee of 0.15% payable annually. The liquidity facilities also include up to $500$600 million of uncommitted financings based on eligible receivables balances ((approximately $500600 million available as of December 31, 2014)2015) under a receivables securitization program that expires in December 2015.2016. At December 31, 2014,2015, there were no borrowings under either the bank facility or receivables securitization program.
Maintaining an investment grade credit rating is an important element of International Paper’s financing strategy. At December 31, 2014,2015, the Company held long-term credit ratings of BBB (stable outlook) and Baa2 (stable outlook) by S&P and Moody’s, respectively.
International Paper periodically uses derivatives and other financial instruments to hedge exposures to interest rate, commodity and currency risks. International Paper does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. For hedges that meet the hedge accounting criteria, International Paper, at inception, formally designates and documents the instrument as a fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge or a net investment hedge of a specific underlying exposure.
INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT
Our policy is to manage interest cost using a mixture of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt. To manage this risk in a cost-efficient manner, we enter into interest rate swaps whereby we agree to exchange with the counterparty, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to a notional amount.
Interest rate swaps that meet specific accounting criteria are accounted for as fair value or cash flow hedges. For fair value hedges, the changes in the fair value of both the hedging instruments and the underlying debt obligations are immediately recognized in interest expense. For cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the changes in the fair value of the hedging
instrument is reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) and reclassified into interest expense over the life of the underlying debt. The ineffective portion for both cash flow and fair value hedges, which is not material for any year presented, is immediately recognized in earnings.
FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK MANAGEMENT
We manufacture and sell our products and finance operations in a number of countries throughout the world and, as a result, are exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates. The purpose of our foreign currency hedging program is to manage the volatility associated with the changes in exchange rates.
To manage this exchange rate risk, we have historically utilized a combination of forward contracts, options and currency swaps. Contracts that qualify are designated as cash flow hedges of certain forecasted transactions denominated in foreign currencies. The effective portion of the changes in fair value of these instruments is reported in AOCI and reclassified into earnings in the same financial statement line item and in the same period or periods during which the related hedged transactions affect earnings. The ineffective portion, which is not material for any year presented, is immediately recognized in earnings.
The change in value of certain non-qualifying instruments used to manage foreign exchange exposure of intercompany financing transactions and certain balance sheet items subject to revaluation is immediately recognized in earnings, substantially offsetting the foreign currency mark-to-market impact of the related exposure.
COMMODITY RISK MANAGEMENT
Certain raw materials used in our production processes are subject to price volatility caused by weather, supply conditions, political and economic variables and other
unpredictable factors. To manage the volatility in earnings due to price fluctuations, we may utilize swap contracts or forward purchase contracts. These
Derivative instruments are reported in the consolidated balance sheets at their fair values, unless the derivative instruments qualify for the normal purchase normal sale ("NPNS") exception under GAAP and such exception has been elected. If the NPNS exception is elected, the fair values of such contracts are not recognized on the balance sheet.
Contracts that qualify are designated as cash flow hedges of forecasted commodity purchases. The effective portion of the changes in fair value for these instruments is reported in AOCI and reclassified into earnings in the same financial statement line item and in the same period or periods during which the hedged transactions affect earnings. The ineffective and non-qualifying portions, which are not material for any year presented, are immediately recognized in earnings.
The change in the fair value of certain non-qualifying instruments used to reduce commodity price volatility is immediately recognized in earnings.
The notional amounts of qualifying and non-qualifying instruments used in hedging transactions were as follows:
| | | In millions | December 31, 2014 |
| December 31, 2013 |
| | December 31, 2015 | December 31, 2014 |
| Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships: | | | |
| Foreign exchange contracts (Sell / Buy; denominated in sell notional): (a) | | | |
| Brazilian real / U.S. dollar - Forward | 166 |
| 502 |
| | — |
| 166 |
|
| British pounds / Brazilian real - Forward | 5 |
| 17 |
| | — |
| 5 |
|
| European euro / Brazilian real - Forward | 9 |
| 27 |
| | — |
| 9 |
|
| European euro / Polish zloty - Forward | 280 |
| 252 |
| | 260 |
| 280 |
|
| Mexican peso / U.S. dollar - Forward | | 136 |
| — |
|
| U.S. dollar / Brazilian real - Forward | 125 |
| 290 |
| | — |
| 125 |
|
| U.S. dollar / Brazilian real - Zero-cost collar | — |
| 18 |
| | |
| Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships: | | | |
| Interest rate contracts (in USD) | 230 |
| 175 |
| | 17 |
| 230 |
|
| Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: | | | |
| Electricity contract (in Megawatt Hours) | | 1 |
| — |
|
| Foreign exchange contracts (Sell / Buy; denominated in sell notional): | | | |
| European euro / British pounds | | 25 |
| — |
|
| Indian rupee / U.S. dollar | 43 |
| 157 |
| | 49 |
| 43 |
|
| Mexican peso / U.S. dollar | 187 |
| — |
| | 131 |
| 187 |
|
| U.S. dollar / Brazilian real | 11 |
| — |
| | — |
| 11 |
|
| Interest rate contracts (in USD) | | 38 |
| — |
|
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| (a) | These contracts had maturities of three years or less as of December 31, 20142015. |
The following table shows gains or losses recognized in AOCI, net of tax, related to derivative instruments:
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| | | | | | | | | |
| Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) |
| In millions | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Foreign exchange contracts | $ | (3 | ) | $ | 10 |
| $ | — |
|
| Total | $ | (3 | ) | $ | 10 |
| $ | — |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) | |
| In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
|
| Foreign exchange contracts | $ | 10 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 16 |
|
| Natural gas contracts | — |
| — |
| (1 | ) |
| Total | $ | 10 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 15 |
|
During the next 12 months, the amount of the December 31, 20142015 AOCI balance, after tax, that is
expected to be reclassified to earnings is a gain of $3 million.
The amounts of gains and losses recognized in the consolidated statement of operations on qualifying and non-qualifying financial instruments used in hedging transactions were as follows:
| | | | Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) | | | Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) | Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) | | Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) |
| In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| | | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | | |
| Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships: | | | | |
| Foreign exchange contracts | $ | 4 |
| $ | 7 |
| $ | (15 | ) | | Cost of products sold | $ | (12 | ) | $ | 4 |
| $ | 7 |
| | Cost of products sold |
| Natural gas contracts | — |
| — |
| (7 | ) | | Cost of products sold | |
| Total | $ | 4 |
| $ | 7 |
| $ | (22 | ) | | | $ | (12 | ) | $ | 4 |
| $ | 7 |
| | |
| | | Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income | | | | Location of Gain (Loss) in Consolidated Statement of Operations | Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income | | | Location of Gain (Loss) in Consolidated Statement of Operations |
| In millions | 2014 |
| | | 2013 |
| | | 2012 |
| | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | |
| Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest rate contracts | $ | 1 |
| | $ | (1 | ) | | | $ | — |
| | Interest expense, net | $ | 3 |
| | $ | 1 |
| | | $ | (1 | ) | | Interest expense, net |
| Debt | (1 | ) | | | 1 |
| | — |
| | | Interest expense, net | (3 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | 1 |
| | | Interest expense, net |
| Total | $ | — |
| | | $ | — |
| | | $ | — |
| | | | $ | — |
| | | $ | — |
| | | $ | — |
| | | |
| Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Electricity Contracts | $ | (2 | ) | | $ | 4 |
| | $ | (4 | ) | | Cost of products sold | $ | (7 | ) | | $ | (2 | ) | | $ | 4 |
| | Cost of products sold |
| Embedded derivatives | — |
| | (1 | ) | | | (4 | ) | | Interest expense, net | — |
| | — |
| | | (1 | ) | | Interest expense, net |
| Foreign exchange contracts | (1 | ) | | (5 | ) |
| | — |
| | Cost of products sold | (4 | ) | | (1 | ) |
| | (5 | ) | | Cost of products sold |
| Interest rate contracts | 12 |
| (a) | | 21 |
| | 22 |
| | Interest expense, net | 13 |
| (a) | | 12 |
| (b) | | 21 |
| | Interest expense, net |
| Total | $ | 9 |
| | $ | 19 |
| | | $ | 14 |
| | | $ | 2 |
| | $ | 9 |
| | | $ | 19 |
| | |
(a) Excluding gain of $7 million, net related to debt issuance and debt reduction recorded to Restructuring and other charges.
| |
| (a) | Excluding gain of $3 million related to debt reduction recorded to Restructuring and other charges. |
| |
| (b) | Excluding gain of $7 million, net related to debt issuance and debt reduction recorded to Restructuring and other charges. |
The following activity is related to fully effective interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges:
| | | |
|
|
|
| 2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
| 2013 |
|
|
|
| 2015 |
| |
|
|
| 2014 |
| |
|
| In millions | Issued |
| | Terminated |
| | Undesignated |
|
| Issued |
|
| Terminated |
| | Undesignated |
| | Issued | | Terminated | | Undesignated |
| Issued |
| Terminated | | Undesignated | |
| Fourth Quarter | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
|
| $ | 175 |
|
| $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | |
| Second Quarter | | $ | — |
|
| $ | 175 |
| | $ | 38 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | — |
|
|
| First Quarter | 55 |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| — |
| | — |
|
| 55 |
|
| — |
|
| — |
| |
| Total | $ | 55 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 175 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 175 |
| | $ | 38 |
| | $ | 55 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| |
Fair Value Measurements
International Paper’s financial assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value consist of derivative contracts, including interest rate swaps, foreign currency forward contracts, and other financial instruments that are used to hedge exposures to interest rate, commodity and currency risks. In addition, a consolidated subsidiary of
International Paper has an embedded derivative. For these financial instruments and the embedded derivative, fair value is determined at each balance sheet date using an income approach.
The guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures sets out a fair value hierarchy that groups
fair value measurement inputs into the following three classifications:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable market-based inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions or external inputs from inactive markets.
Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period. All of International Paper’s derivative fair value measurements use Level 2 inputs.
Below is a description of the valuation calculation and the inputs used for each class of contract:
Interest Rate Contracts
Interest rate contracts are valued using swap curves obtained from an independent market data provider. The market value of each contract is the sum of the fair value of all future interest payments between the contract counterparties, discounted to present value. The fair value of the future interest payments is determined by comparing the contract rate to the derived forward interest rate and present valued using the appropriate derived interest rate curve.
Natural Gas Contracts
Natural gas contracts are traded over-the-counter and settled using the NYMEX last day settle price; therefore, forward contracts are valued using the closing prices of the NYMEX natural gas future contracts. The fair
value of each contract is determined by comparing the strike price to the closing price of the corresponding natural gas future contract and present valued using the appropriate interest rate curve.
Foreign Exchange Contracts
Foreign currency forward contracts are valued using foreign currency forward and interest rate curves obtained from an independent market data provider. The fair value of each contract is determined by comparing the contract rate to the forward rate. The fair value is present valued using the applicable interest rate from an independent market data provider.
Electricity Contract
The electricity contract is valued using the Mid-C index forward curved obtained from the Intercontinental Exchange. The market value of the contract is the sum of the fair value of all future purchase payments between the contract counterparties, discounted to present value. The fair value of the future purchase payments is determined by comparing the contract price to the forward price and present valued using International Paper's cost of capital.
Embedded Derivative
Embedded derivatives are valued using a hypothetical interest rate derivative with identical terms. The hypothetical interest rate derivative contracts are fair valued as described above under Interest Rate Contracts.
Since the volume and level of activity of the markets that each of the above contracts are traded in has been normal, the fair value calculations have not been adjusted for inactive markets or disorderly transactions.
The following table provides a summary of the impact of our derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet:
Fair Value Measurements
Level 2 – Significant Other Observable Inputs
| | | Assets | | | Liabilities | | | Assets | | Liabilities | |
| In millions | December 31, 2014 |
| | December 31, 2013 |
| | December 31, 2014 |
| | December 31, 2013 |
| | December 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 | | December 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 | |
| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Foreign exchange contracts – cash flow | $ | 16 |
| (a) | $ | 37 |
| (c) | $ | 14 |
| (d) | $ | 33 |
| (e) | $ | 5 |
| (a) | $ | 16 |
| (b) | $ | 1 |
| (c) | $ | 14 |
| (c) |
| Interest rate contracts - fair value | — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| 1 |
| (f) | |
| Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments | $ | 16 |
| | $ | 37 |
| | $ | 14 |
| | $ | 34 |
| | $ | 5 |
| | $ | 16 |
| | $ | 1 |
| | $ | 14 |
| |
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Electricity contract | $ | — |
|
| $ | 2 |
| (b) | $ | 2 |
| (d) | $ | — |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | 7 |
| (d) | $ | 2 |
| (c) |
| Foreign exchange contracts | 1 |
| (b) | — |
|
| 2 |
| (d) | — |
| | — |
|
| 1 |
| (a) | — |
|
| 2 |
| (c) |
| Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | $ | 1 |
| | $ | 2 |
| | $ | 4 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 1 |
| | $ | 7 |
| | $ | 4 |
| |
| Total derivatives | $ | 17 |
| | $ | 39 |
| | $ | 18 |
| | $ | 34 |
| | $ | 5 |
| | $ | 17 |
| | $ | 8 |
| | $ | 18 |
| |
| |
| (a) | Includes $14 million recorded in Other current assets and $2 million recorded in Deferred charges and other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
|
| |
(b) | Included in Other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. |
| |
(c)(b) | Includes $23$14 million recorded in Other current assets and $14$2 million recorded in Deferred charges and other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. |
| |
(d)(c) | Included in Other accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. |
| |
(e)(d) | Includes $24$4 million recorded in Other accrued liabilities and $9$3 million recorded in Other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. |
| |
(f) | Included in Other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. |
The above contracts are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements that provide rights of offset with each counterparty when amounts are payable on the same date in the same currency or in the case of certain specified defaults. Management has made an accounting policy election to not offset the fair value of recognized derivative assets and derivative liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. The amounts owed to the counterparties and owed to the Company are considered immaterial with respect to each counterparty and in the aggregate with all counterparties.
Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Features
International Paper evaluates credit risk by monitoring its exposure with each counterparty to ensure that exposure stays within acceptable policy limits. Credit risk is also mitigated by contractual provisions with the majority of our banks. Certain of the contracts include a credit support annex that requires the posting of collateral by the counterparty or International Paper based on each party’s rating and level of exposure. Based on the Company’s current credit rating, the collateral threshold is generally $15 million.
If the lower of the Company’s credit rating by Moody’s or S&P were to drop below investment grade, the Company would be required to post collateral for all of its derivatives in a net liability position, although no derivatives would terminate. The fair values of derivative instruments containing credit-risk-related contingent features in a net liability position were $1 million as of December 31, 20142015 and $3 million as of December 31, 2013.2014, respectively. The Company was not required to post any collateral as of December 31, 20142015 or 20132014.
The authorized capital stock at both December 31, 20142015 and 20132014, consisted of 990,850,000 shares of common stock, $1 par value; 400,000 shares of cumulative $4 preferred stock, without par value (stated value $100 per share); and 8,750,000 shares of serial preferred stock, $1 par value. The serial preferred stock is issuable in one or more series by the Board of Directors without further shareholder action.
The following is a rollforward of shares of common stock for the three years ended December 31, 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013:
| | | Common Stock | | Common Stock |
| In thousands | Issued |
| Treasury |
| Issued | Treasury |
| Balance at January 1, 2012 | 438,872 |
| 1,921 |
| |
| Issuance of stock for various plans, net | 1,022 |
| (2,994 | ) | |
| Repurchase of stock | — |
| 1,086 |
| |
| Balance at December 31, 2012 | 439,894 |
| 13 |
| |
| Balance at January 1, 2013 | | 439,894 |
| 13 |
|
| Issuance of stock for various plans, net | 7,328 |
| (533 | ) | 7,328 |
| (533 | ) |
| Repurchase of stock | — |
| 11,388 |
| — |
| 11,388 |
|
| Balance at December 31, 2013 | 447,222 |
| 10,868 |
| 447,222 |
| 10,868 |
|
| Issuance of stock for various plans, net | 1,632 |
| (4,668 | ) | 1,632 |
| (4,668 | ) |
| Repurchase of stock | — |
| 22,534 |
| — |
| 22,534 |
|
| Balance at December 31, 2014 | 448,854 |
| 28,734 |
| 448,854 |
| 28,734 |
|
| Issuance of stock for various plans, net | | 62 |
| (4,230 | ) |
| Repurchase of stock | | — |
| 12,272 |
|
| Balance at December 31, 2015 | | 448,916 |
| 36,776 |
|
International Paper sponsors and maintains the Retirement Plan of International Paper Company (the “Pension Plan”), a tax-qualified defined benefit pension plan that provides retirement benefits to substantially all U.S. salaried employees and hourly employees (receiving salaried benefits) hired prior to July 1, 2004, and substantially all other U.S. hourly and union employees who work at a participating business unit regardless of hire date. These employees generally are eligible to participate in the Pension Plan upon attaining 21 years of age and completing one year of eligibility service. U.S. salaried employees and hourly employees (receiving salaried benefits) hired after June 30, 2004 are not eligible to participate in the Pension Plan, but receive a company contribution to their individual savings plan accounts (see Other U.S. Plans); however, salaried employees hired by Temple Inland prior to March 1, 2007 also participate in the Pension Plan. The Pension Plan provides defined pension benefits based on years of credited service and either final average earnings (salaried employees and hourly employees receiving salaried benefits), hourly job rates or specified benefit rates (hourly and union employees).
In connection with the Temple-Inland acquisition in February 2012, International Paper assumed administrative responsibility for the Temple-Inland Retirement Plan, a defined benefit plan which covers substantially all employees of Temple-Inland. The Temple-Inland Retirement Plan merged with the Retirement Plan of International Paper Company on December 31, 2014.
The Company also has three unfunded nonqualified defined benefit pension plans: a Pension Restoration Plan available to employees hired prior to July 1, 2004 that provides retirement benefits based on eligible compensation in excess of limits set by the Internal Revenue Service, and two supplemental retirement plans for senior managers (SERP), which is an
alternative retirement plan for salaried employees who are senior vice presidents and above or who are designated by the chief executive officer as participants. These nonqualified plans are only funded to the extent of benefits paid, which totaled $3862 million, $2838 million and $9528 million in 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively, and which are expected to be $6222 million in 20152016.
The Company will freeze participation, including credited service and compensation, for salaried employees under the Pension Plan, the Pension Restoration Plan and the two SERP plans for all service on or after January 1, 2019. Credited service was previously frozen for the Temple Retirement Plans. This change will not affect benefits accrued through December 31, 2018. For service after this date, employees affected by the freeze will receive Retirement Savings Account contributions as described later in this Note 16.
Many non-U.S. employees are covered by various retirement benefit arrangements, some of which are considered to be defined benefit pension plans for accounting purposes.
OBLIGATIONS AND FUNDED STATUS
The following table shows the changes in the benefit obligation and plan assets for 20142015 and 20132014, and the plans’ funded status. The U.S. combined benefit obligation as of December 31, 20142015 increaseddecreased by $1.8 billion302 million, due to the remeasurement in February to reflect the pension freeze, a decreasean increase in the discount rate assumption used in computing the estimated benefit obligation and a change in our mortalitypartially offset by updated demographic assumptions. Our mortality assumption for the year ended December 31, 2014 reflects adoption of the newly issued Society of Actuaries longevity improvement scale,sale, with Company specific adjustments. U.S. plan assets increased by $2125 million, primarily reflecting favorable investment results in addition to a $353750 million required qualified pension contribution in 20142015 offset by benefit payments.
| | | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2015 | 2014 |
| In millions | U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans | U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| Change in projected benefit obligation: | | |
| Benefit obligation, January 1 | $ | 12,903 |
| $ | 228 |
| $ | 14,201 |
| $ | 223 |
| $ | 14,741 |
| $ | 233 |
| $ | 12,903 |
| $ | 228 |
|
| Service cost | 145 |
| 5 |
| 188 |
| 4 |
| 161 |
| 6 |
| 145 |
| 5 |
|
| Interest cost | 600 |
| 13 |
| 576 |
| 11 |
| 597 |
| 10 |
| 600 |
| 13 |
|
| Curtailments | — |
| (4 | ) | (14 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (4 | ) |
| Settlements | — |
| — |
| (5 | ) | (4 | ) | (43 | ) | (12 | ) | — |
| — |
|
| Actuarial loss (gain) | 1,755 |
| 12 |
| (1,309 | ) | — |
| (254 | ) | (1 | ) | 1,755 |
| 12 |
|
| Divestitures | (23 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (23 | ) | — |
|
| Other | — |
| 12 |
| — |
| 3 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 12 |
|
| Plan amendments | 133 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 133 |
| — |
|
| Special termination benefits | — |
| — |
| 8 |
| — |
| |
| Benefits paid | (772 | ) | (13 | ) | (742 | ) | (8 | ) | (764 | ) | (7 | ) | (772 | ) | (13 | ) |
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rate movements | — |
| (20 | ) | — |
| (1 | ) | — |
| (25 | ) | — |
| (20 | ) |
| Benefit obligation, December 31 | $ | 14,741 |
| $ | 233 |
| $ | 12,903 |
| $ | 228 |
| $ | 14,438 |
| $ | 204 |
| $ | 14,741 |
| $ | 233 |
|
| Change in plan assets: | | |
| Fair value of plan assets | $ | 10,706 |
| $ | 181 |
| $ | 10,111 |
| $ | 171 |
| |
| Fair value of plan assets, January 1 | | $ | 10,918 |
| $ | 180 |
| $ | 10,706 |
| $ | 181 |
|
| Actual return on plan assets | 593 |
| 13 |
| 1,283 |
| 15 |
| (1 | ) | 4 |
| 593 |
| 13 |
|
| Company contributions | 391 |
| 8 |
| 59 |
| 8 |
| 813 |
| 9 |
| 391 |
| 8 |
|
| Benefits paid | (772 | ) | (13 | ) | (742 | ) | (8 | ) | (764 | ) | (7 | ) | (772 | ) | (13 | ) |
| Settlements | — |
| — |
| (5 | ) | (4 | ) | (43 | ) | (12 | ) | — |
| — |
|
| Other | — |
| 6 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 6 |
|
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rate movements | — |
| (15 | ) | — |
| (1 | ) | — |
| (19 | ) | — |
| (15 | ) |
| Fair value of plan assets, December 31 | $ | 10,918 |
| $ | 180 |
| $ | 10,706 |
| $ | 181 |
| $ | 10,923 |
| $ | 155 |
| $ | 10,918 |
| $ | 180 |
|
| Funded status, December 31 | $ | (3,823 | ) | $ | (53 | ) | $ | (2,197 | ) | $ | (47 | ) | $ | (3,515 | ) | $ | (49 | ) | $ | (3,823 | ) | $ | (53 | ) |
| Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet: | | |
| Non-current asset | $ | — |
| $ | 8 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 9 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 7 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 8 |
|
| Current liability | (62 | ) | (3 | ) | (46 | ) | (2 | ) | (22 | ) | (2 | ) | (62 | ) | (3 | ) |
| Non-current liability | (3,761 | ) | (58 | ) | (2,151 | ) | (54 | ) | (3,493 | ) | (54 | ) | (3,761 | ) | (58 | ) |
| | $ | (3,823 | ) | $ | (53 | ) | $ | (2,197 | ) | $ | (47 | ) | $ | (3,515 | ) | $ | (49 | ) | $ | (3,823 | ) | $ | (53 | ) |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income under ASC 715 (pre-tax): | | | | |
| Prior service cost | $ | 209 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 107 |
| $ | — |
|
| Net actuarial loss | 4,812 |
| 40 |
| 3,285 |
| 29 |
|
| | $ | 5,021 |
| $ | 40 |
| $ | 3,392 |
| $ | 29 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income under ASC 715 (pre-tax): | | | | |
| Prior service cost | $ | 166 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 209 |
| $ | — |
|
| Net actuarial loss | 4,899 |
| 42 |
| 4,812 |
| 40 |
|
| | $ | 5,065 |
| $ | 42 |
| $ | 5,021 |
| $ | 40 |
|
The components of the $1.6 billion44 million and $112 million increase related to U.S. plans and non-U.S. plans, respectively, in the amounts recognized in OCI during 20142015 consisted of:
| | | In millions | U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| Current year actuarial (gain) loss | $ | 1,924 |
| $ | 13 |
| $ | 530 |
| $ | 5 |
|
| Amortization of actuarial loss | (374 | ) | — |
| (428 | ) | (1 | ) |
| Current year prior service cost | 133 |
| — |
| |
| Amortization of prior service cost | (30 | ) | — |
| (43 | ) | — |
|
| Curtailments | (1 | ) | 4 |
| |
| Restructuring Effects | (23 | ) | — |
| |
| Settlements | | (15 | ) | — |
|
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rate movements | — |
| (6 | ) | — |
| (2 | ) |
| | $ | 1,629 |
| $ | 11 |
| $ | 44 |
| $ | 2 |
|
The accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 20142015 and 20132014 was $14.614.3 billion and $12.614.6 billion, respectively, for our U.S. defined benefit plans and $208$189 million and $208 million, respectively, at December 31, 20142015 and 20132014 for our non-U.S. defined benefit plans.
The following table summarizes information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31, 20142015 and 20132014:
| | | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2015 | 2014 |
| In millions | U.S.
Plans |
| Non-U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans |
| Non-U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans | Non-U.S.
Plans | U.S.
Plans | Non-U.S.
Plans |
| Projected benefit obligation | $ | 14,741 |
| $ | 196 |
| $ | 12,903 |
| $ | 181 |
| $ | 14,438 |
| $ | 182 |
| $ | 14,741 |
| $ | 196 |
|
| Accumulated benefit obligation | 14,559 |
| 176 |
| 12,560 |
| 168 |
| 14,282 |
| 168 |
| 14,559 |
| 176 |
|
| Fair value of plan assets | 10,918 |
| 135 |
| 10,706 |
| 125 |
| 10,923 |
| 126 |
| 10,918 |
| 135 |
|
ASC 715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits” provides for delayed recognition of actuarial gains and losses, including amounts arising from changes in the estimated projected plan benefit obligation due to changes in the assumed discount rate, differences between the actual and expected return on plan assets and other assumption changes. These net gains and losses are recognized prospectively over a period that approximates the average remaining service period of active employees expected to receive benefits under the plans to the extent that they are not offset by gains in subsequent years. The estimated net loss and prior service cost that will be amortized from AOCI into net periodic pension cost for the U.S. plans during the next fiscal year are expected to be $475374 million and $4341 million, respectively.
NET PERIODIC PENSION EXPENSE
Service cost is the actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the plans’ benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the year. Interest cost represents the increase in the projected benefit obligation, which is a discounted amount, due to the passage of time. The expected return on plan assets reflects the computed amount of current-year earnings from the investment of plan assets using an estimated long-term rate of return.
Net periodic pension expense for qualified and nonqualified U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit plans comprised the following:
| | | | | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
| | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| In millions | U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans | U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans | U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| Service cost | $ | 145 |
| $ | 5 |
| $ | 188 |
| $ | 4 |
| $ | 152 |
| $ | 3 |
| $ | 161 |
| $ | 6 |
| $ | 145 |
| $ | 5 |
| $ | 188 |
| $ | 4 |
|
| Interest cost | 600 |
| 13 |
| 576 |
| 11 |
| 604 |
| 12 |
| 597 |
| 10 |
| 600 |
| 13 |
| 576 |
| 11 |
|
| Expected return on plan assets | (762 | ) | (14 | ) | (738 | ) | (11 | ) | (753 | ) | (12 | ) | (783 | ) | (11 | ) | (762 | ) | (14 | ) | (738 | ) | (11 | ) |
| Actuarial loss / (gain) | 374 |
| — |
| 485 |
| 1 |
| 307 |
| — |
| 428 |
| 1 |
| 374 |
| — |
| 485 |
| 1 |
|
| Amortization of prior service cost | 30 |
| — |
| 34 |
| — |
| 32 |
| — |
| 43 |
| — |
| 30 |
| — |
| 34 |
| — |
|
| Curtailment gain | — |
| (4 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (4 | ) | — |
| — |
|
| Settlement loss | | 15 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
|
| Net periodic pension expense (a) | $ | 387 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 545 |
| $ | 5 |
| $ | 342 |
| $ | 3 |
| $ | 461 |
| $ | 6 |
| $ | 387 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 545 |
| $ | 5 |
|
(a) Excludes $1 million in curtailments in 2014 related to the pension freeze remeasurement that were recorded in restructuring and other charges.
The decreaseincrease in 20142015 pension expense reflects an increasea decrease in the discount rate from 4.10% in 2013 to 4.65% in 2014 and lowerto 4.10% in 2015, updated mortality assumptions, higher amortization of unrecognized actuarial losses.losses and a settlement charge in 2015.
ASSUMPTIONS
International Paper evaluates its actuarial assumptions annually as of December 31 (the measurement date) and considers changes in these long-term factors based upon market conditions and the requirements for employers’ accounting for pensions. These assumptions are used to calculate benefit obligations as of December 31 of the current year and pension expense to be recorded in the following year (i.e., the discount rate used to determine the benefit obligation as of December 31, 20142015 was also the discount rate used to determine net pension expense for the 20152016 year).
Major actuarial assumptions used in determining the benefit obligations and net periodic pension cost for our defined benefit plans are presented in the following table:
| | | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| | U.S.
Plans |
| | Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans | U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans | U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| Actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31: | | | | |
| Discount rate | 4.10 | % | | 4.72 | % | 4.90 | % | 5.07 | % | 4.10 | % | 4.96 | % | 4.40 | % | 4.64 | % | 4.10 | % | 4.72 | % | 4.90 | % | 5.07 | % |
| Rate of compensation increase | 3.75 | % | | 4.03 | % | 3.75 | % | 4.13 | % | 3.75 | % | 3.17 | % | 3.75 | % | 4.12 | % | 3.75 | % | 4.03 | % | 3.75 | % | 4.13 | % |
| Actuarial assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost for years ended December 31: | | | | |
Discount rate | 4.65 | % | (a) | 5.07 | % | 4.10 | % | 4.96 | % | 5.10 | % | 5.98 | % | 4.10 | % | 4.72 | % | 4.65 | % | 5.07 | % | 4.10 | % | 4.96 | % |
| Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (b) | 7.75 | % | | 7.53 | % | 8.00 | % | 7.04 | % | 8.00 | % | 7.62 | % | 7.75 | % | 6.64 | % | 7.75 | % | 7.53 | % | 8.00 | % | 7.04 | % |
| Rate of compensation increase | 3.75 | % | | 4.13 | % | 3.75 | % | 3.17 | % | 3.75 | % | 3.12 | % | 3.75 | % | 4.03 | % | 3.75 | % | 4.13 | % | 3.75 | % | 3.17 | % |
(a) Represents the weighted average rate for 2014 due to the remeasurement in the first quarter of 2014.
| |
| (b) | Represents the expected rate of return for International Paper's qualified pension plan for 2014 and 2013. The weighted average rate for the Temple-Inland Retirement Plan was 7.00%, and 6.16% and 5.70% for 2014 2013 and 2012,2013, respectively. |
The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based on projected rates of return for current and planned asset classes in the plan’s investment portfolio. Projected rates of return are developed through an asset/liability study in which projected returns for each of the plan’s asset classes are determined after analyzing historical experience and future expectations of returns and volatility of the various asset classes.
Based on the target asset allocation for each asset class, the overall expected rate of return for the portfolio
is developed considering the effects of active portfolio management and expenses paid from plan assets. The discount rate assumption was determined from a universe of high quality corporate bonds. A settlement portfolio is selected and matched to the present value of the plan’s projected benefit payments. To calculate pension expense for 20152016, the Company will use an expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 7.75% for the Retirement Plan of International Paper,
a discount rate of 4.10%4.40% and an assumed rate of compensation increase of 3.75%. The Company estimates that it will record net pension expense of approximately $488$364 million for its U.S. defined benefit plans in 20152016, with the increasedecrease from expense of $387461 million in 20142015 reflecting a decreasean increase in the discount rate to 4.40% in 2016 from 4.10% in 2015 from 4.65% in 2014, updated mortalitydemographic assumptions, and higherlower amortization of unrecognized losses.
For non-U.S. pension plans, assumptions reflect economic assumptions applicable to each country.
The following illustrates the effect on pension expense for 20152016 of a 25 basis point decrease in the above assumptions:
| | | In millions | 2015 |
| 2016 |
| Expense/(Income): | | |
| Discount rate | $ | 36 |
| $ | 36 |
|
| Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets | 25 |
| 27 |
|
| Rate of compensation increase | (1 | ) | (2 | ) |
PLAN ASSETS
International Paper’s Board of Directors has appointed a Fiduciary Review Committee that is responsible for fiduciary oversight of the U.S. Pension Plan, approving investment policy and reviewing the management and control of plan assets. Pension Plan assets are invested to maximize returns within prudent levels of risk.
The Pension Plan maintains a strategic asset allocation policy that designates target allocations by asset class. Investments are diversified across classes and within each class to minimize the risk of large losses. Derivatives, including swaps, forward and futures contracts, may be used as asset class substitutes or for hedging or other risk management purposes. Periodic reviews are made of investment policy objectives and investment manager performance. For non-U.S. plans, assets consist principally of common stock and fixed income securities.
International Paper’s U.S. pension allocations by type of fund at December 31, and target allocations were as follows:
| | | Asset Class | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| Target
Allocations | 2015 | 2014 | Target
Allocations |
| Equity accounts | 47 | % | 49 | % | 43% - 54% | 48 | % | 47 | % | 43% - 54% |
| Fixed income accounts | 33 | % | 32 | % | 25% - 35% | 33 | % | 33 | % | 25% - 35% |
| Real estate accounts | 10 | % | 10 | % | 7% - 13% | 10 | % | 10 | % | 7% - 13% |
| Other | 10 | % | 9 | % | 8% - 17% | 9 | % | 10 | % | 8% - 17% |
| Total | 100 | % | 100 | % | | 100 | % | 100 | % | |
The 2014 and 2013 actual and target allocations shown represent a weighted average of International Paper and Temple-Inland plan assets.assets as the TIN plan was fully merged into the IP plan by 2015.
The fair values of International Paper’s pension plan assets at December 31, 20142015 and 20132014 by asset class are shown below. Plan assets included an immaterial amount of International Paper common stock at December 31, 20142015 and 20132014. Hedge funds disclosed in the following table are allocated equally between equity and fixed income accounts for target allocation purposes.
| | | Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2014 | |
| Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2015 | | Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2015 |
| Asset Class | Total |
| Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1) |
| Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2) |
| Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3) |
| Total | Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1) | Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3) |
| In millions | | |
| Equities – domestic | $ | 2,268 |
| $ | 1,380 |
| $ | 888 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 2,150 |
| $ | 1,382 |
| $ | 768 |
| $ | — |
|
| Equities – international | 2,397 |
| 1,815 |
| 582 |
| — |
| 2,563 |
| 1,818 |
| 745 |
| — |
|
| Corporate bonds | 1,230 |
| — |
| 1,230 |
| — |
| 1,286 |
| — |
| 1,286 |
| — |
|
| Government securities | 1,282 |
| — |
| 1,282 |
| — |
| 518 |
| — |
| 518 |
| — |
|
| Mortgage backed securities | 172 |
| — |
| 172 |
| — |
| 217 |
| — |
| 217 |
| — |
|
| Other fixed income | 207 |
| — |
| 197 |
| 10 |
| 275 |
| — |
| 265 |
| 10 |
|
| Commodities | 170 |
| — |
| 170 |
| — |
| 118 |
| — |
| 118 |
| — |
|
| Hedge funds | 867 |
| — |
| — |
| 867 |
| 894 |
| — |
| — |
| 894 |
|
| Private equity | 519 |
| — |
| — |
| 519 |
| 492 |
| — |
| — |
| 492 |
|
| Real estate | 1,101 |
| — |
| — |
| 1,101 |
| 1,094 |
| — |
| — |
| 1,094 |
|
| Derivatives | 376 |
| — |
| — |
| 376 |
| |
| Risk parity funds | | 341 |
| — |
| 1 |
| 340 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 329 |
| 329 |
| — |
| — |
| 975 |
| 975 |
| — |
| — |
|
| Total Investments | $ | 10,918 |
| $ | 3,524 |
| $ | 4,521 |
| $ | 2,873 |
| $ | 10,923 |
| $ | 4,175 |
| $ | 3,918 |
| $ | 2,830 |
|
| | | Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2013 | |
| Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2014 | | Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2014 |
| Asset Class | Total |
| Quoted
Prices
in
Active
Markets
For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1) |
| Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2) |
| Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3) |
| Total | Quoted
Prices
in
Active
Markets
For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1) | Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2) | Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3) |
| In millions | | |
| Equities – domestic | $ | 2,466 |
| $ | 1,175 |
| $ | 1,290 |
| $ | 1 |
| $ | 2,268 |
| $ | 1,380 |
| $ | 888 |
| $ | — |
|
| Equities – international | 2,313 |
| 1,470 |
| 843 |
| — |
| 2,397 |
| 1,815 |
| 582 |
| — |
|
| Corporate bonds | 1,248 |
| — |
| 1,248 |
| — |
| 1,230 |
| — |
| 1,230 |
| — |
|
| Government securities | 1,097 |
| — |
| 1,097 |
| — |
| 1,282 |
| — |
| 1,282 |
| — |
|
| Mortgage backed securities | 143 |
| — |
| 143 |
| — |
| 172 |
| — |
| 172 |
| — |
|
| Other fixed income | 74 |
| (1 | ) | 65 |
| 10 |
| 207 |
| — |
| 197 |
| 10 |
|
| Commodities | 193 |
| — |
| 193 |
| — |
| 170 |
| — |
| 170 |
| — |
|
| Hedge funds | 831 |
| — |
| — |
| 831 |
| 867 |
| — |
| — |
| 867 |
|
| Private equity | 484 |
| — |
| — |
| 484 |
| 519 |
| — |
| — |
| 519 |
|
| Real estate | 1,038 |
| — |
| — |
| 1,038 |
| 1,101 |
| — |
| — |
| 1,101 |
|
| Derivatives | 313 |
| — |
| — |
| 313 |
| |
| Risk parity funds | | 376 |
| — |
| — |
| 376 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 506 |
| (10 | ) | 516 |
| — |
| 329 |
| 329 |
| — |
| — |
|
| Total Investments | $ | 10,706 |
| $ | 2,634 |
| $ | 5,395 |
| $ | 2,677 |
| $ | 10,918 |
| $ | 3,524 |
| $ | 4,521 |
| $ | 2,873 |
|
Equity securities consist primarily of publicly traded U.S. companies and international companies. Publicly traded equities are valued at the closing prices reported in the active market in which the individual securities are traded.
Fixed income consists of government securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and common collective funds. Government securities are valued by third-party pricing sources. Mortgage-backed security holdings consist primarily of agency-rated holdings. The fair value estimates for mortgage securities are calculated by third-party pricing sources chosen by the custodian’s price matrix. Corporate bonds are valued using either the yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings or using a discounted cash flows approach that utilizes observable inputs, such as current yields of similar instruments, but includes adjustments for certain risks that may not be observable, such as credit and liquidity risks. Common collective funds are valued at the net asset value per share multiplied by the number of shares held as of the measurement date.
Commodities consist of commodity-linked notes and commodity-linked derivatives. Commodities are valued at closing prices determined by calculation agents for outstanding transactions.
Hedge funds are investment structures for managing private, loosely-regulated investment pools that can pursue a diverse array of investment strategies with a wide range of different securities and derivative instruments. These investments are made through funds-of-funds (commingled, multi-manager fund structures) and through direct investments in individual hedge funds. Hedge funds are primarily valued by each
fund’s third-party administrator based upon the valuation of the underlying securities and instruments and primarily by applying a market or income valuation methodology as appropriate depending on the specific type of security or instrument held. Funds-of-funds are valued based upon the net asset values of the underlying investments in hedge funds.
Private equity consists of interests in partnerships that invest in U.S. and non-U.S. debt and equity securities. Partnership interests are valued using the most recent general partner statement of fair value, updated for any subsequent partnership interest cash flows.
Real estate includes commercial properties, land and timberland, and generally includes, but is not limited to, retail, office, industrial, multifamily and hotel properties. Real estate fund values are primarily reported by the fund manager and are based on valuation of the
underlying investments which include inputs such as cost, discounted cash flows, independent appraisals and market based comparable data.
Derivative investments such
Risk Parity Funds are defined as futures, forward contracts, options,engineered beta exposure to a wide range of asset classes and swapsrisk premia, including equity, interest rates, credit, and commodities. Risk parity funds seek to provide high risk-adjusted returns while providing a high level of diversification relative to a traditional equity/fixed income portfolio. These funds seek to achieve this objective with the use of modest leverage applied to lower-risk, more diverse asset classes. Investments in Risk parity funds are used to help manage risks. Derivativesvalued using monthly reported net asset values. Also included in these funds are related derivative instruments which are generally employed as asset class substitutes (such as when employed within a portable alpha strategy), for managing asset/liability mismatches, or bona fide hedging or other appropriate risk management purposes. Derivative instruments are generally valued by the investment managers or in certain instances by third-party pricing sources.
The fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) at December 31, 20142015 were as follows:
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
| | | In millions | Equities-
Domestic |
| Other
Fixed
Income |
| Hedge
Funds |
| Private
Equity |
| Real
Estate |
| Derivatives |
| Total |
| Other
fixed
income | Hedge
funds | Private
equity | Real
estate | Risk parity funds | Total |
| Beginning balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | 1 |
| $ | 10 |
| $ | 831 |
| $ | 484 |
| $ | 1,038 |
| $ | 313 |
| $ | 2,677 |
| |
| Beginning balance at December 31, 2014 | | $ | 10 |
| $ | 867 |
| $ | 519 |
| $ | 1,101 |
| $ | 376 |
| $ | 2,873 |
|
| Actual return on plan assets: | | |
| Relating to assets still held at the reporting date | (1 | ) | — |
| 37 |
| 17 |
| 88 |
| 18 |
| 159 |
| — |
| 27 |
| 27 |
| 41 |
| (39 | ) | 56 |
|
| Relating to assets sold during the period | 1 |
| — |
| 4 |
| (1 | ) | 14 |
| 76 |
| 94 |
| — |
| 3 |
| (9 | ) | 27 |
| (7 | ) | 14 |
|
| Purchases, sales and settlements | (1 | ) | — |
| (5 | ) | (13 | ) | (7 | ) | (260 | ) | (286 | ) | — |
| (3 | ) | (45 | ) | (75 | ) | 10 |
| (113 | ) |
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 (a) | — |
| — |
| — |
| 32 |
| (32 | ) | 229 |
| 229 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
|
| Ending balance at December 31, 2014 | $ | — |
| $ | 10 |
| $ | 867 |
| $ | 519 |
| $ | 1,101 |
| $ | 376 |
| $ | 2,873 |
| |
| Ending balance at December 31, 2015 | | $ | 10 |
| $ | 894 |
| $ | 492 |
| $ | 1,094 |
| $ | 340 |
| $ | 2,830 |
|
(a) Includes the transfer of a $32 million investment historically shown as Real Estate now categorized as Private Equity.
FUNDING AND CASH FLOWS
The Company’s funding policy for the Pension Plan is to contribute amounts sufficient to meet legal funding requirements, plus any additional amounts that the Company may determine to be appropriate considering the funded status of the plans, tax deductibility, cash flow generated by the Company, and other factors. The Company continually reassesses the amount and timing of any discretionary contributions. Contributions to the qualified plan totaling $353750 million, $31353 million and $4431 million were made by the Company in 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively. Generally, International Paper’s non-U.S. pension plans are funded using the projected benefit as a target, except in certain countries where funding of benefit plans is not required.
At December 31, 20142015, projected future pension benefit payments, excluding any termination benefits, were as follows:
| | | In millions | | |
| 2015 | $ | 802 |
| |
| 2016 | 769 |
| $ | 782 |
|
| 2017 | 781 |
| 792 |
|
| 2018 | 795 |
| 803 |
|
| 2019 | 811 |
| 818 |
|
| 2020 – 2024 | 4,279 |
| |
| 2020 | | 832 |
|
| 2021 – 2025 | | 4,365 |
|
OTHER U.S. PLANS
International Paper sponsors the International Paper Company Salaried Savings Plan and the International Paper Company Hourly Savings Plan, both of which are tax-qualified defined contribution 401(k) savings plans.
tax-qualified defined contribution 401(k) savings plans. Substantially all U.S. salaried and certain hourly employees are eligible to participate and may make elective deferrals to such plans to save for retirement. International Paper makes matching contributions to participant accounts on a specified percentage of employee deferrals as determined by the provisions of each plan. For eligible employees hired after June 30, 2004, the Company makes Retirement Savings Account contributions equal to a percentage of an eligible employee’s pay.
In connection with the Temple-Inland acquisition, International Paper acquired two savings plans which were merged into the International Paper savings plans on December 31, 2012.
The Company also sponsors the International Paper Company Deferred Compensation Savings Plan, which is an unfunded nonqualified defined contribution plan. This plan permits eligible employees to continue to make deferrals and receive company matching contributions when their contributions to the International Paper Salaried Savings Plan are stopped due to limitations under U.S. tax law. Participant deferrals and company matching contributions are not invested in a separate trust, but are paid directly from International Paper’s general assets at the time benefits become due and payable.
Company matching contributions to the plans totaled approximately $112100 million, $120112 million and $122120 million for the plan years ending in 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively.
U.S. POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
International Paper provides certain retiree health care and life insurance benefits covering certain U.S. salaried and hourly employees. These employees are generally eligible for benefits upon retirement and completion of a specified number of years of creditable service. Excluded from company-provided medical benefits are salaried employees whose age plus years of employment with the Company totaled less than 60 as of January 1, 2004. International Paper does not fund these benefits prior to payment and has the right to modify or terminate certain of these plans in the future.
In addition to the U.S. plan, certain Brazilian and Moroccan employees are eligible for retiree health care and life insurance benefits.
The components of postretirement benefit expense in 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013 were as follows:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| | U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans | U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans | U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| Service cost | $ | 1 |
| $ | 1 |
| $ | 1 |
| $ | 1 |
| $ | 2 |
| $ | 2 |
|
| Interest cost | 11 |
| 5 |
| 14 |
| 6 |
| 14 |
| 5 |
|
| Actuarial loss | 6 |
| 1 |
| 5 |
| 1 |
| 7 |
| — |
|
| Amortization of prior service credits | (10 | ) | (2 | ) | (13 | ) | (1 | ) | (24 | ) | — |
|
| Net postretirement (benefit) expense (a) | $ | 8 |
| $ | 5 |
| $ | 7 |
| $ | 7 |
| $ | (1 | ) | $ | 7 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
|
| | U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
|
| Service cost | $ | 1 |
| $ | 1 |
| $ | 2 |
| $ | 2 |
| $ | 3 |
| $ | — |
|
| Interest cost | 14 |
| 6 |
| 14 |
| 5 |
| 20 |
| 1 |
|
| Actuarial loss | 5 |
| 1 |
| 7 |
| — |
| 10 |
| — |
|
| Amortization of prior service credits | (13 | ) | (1 | ) | (24 | ) | — |
| (30 | ) | — |
|
| Curtailment gain | — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (7 | ) | — |
|
| Net postretirement (benefit) expense (a) | $ | 7 |
| $ | 7 |
| $ | (1 | ) | $ | 7 |
| $ | (4 | ) | $ | 1 |
|
(a) Excludes $7 million of curtailment gains in 2013 related to the sale of Building Products that were recorded in Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses in the consolidated statement of operations.
International Paper evaluates its actuarial assumptions annually as of December 31 (the measurement date) and considers changes in these long-term factors based upon market conditions and the requirements of employers’ accounting for postretirement benefits other than pensions. Temple-Inland's postretirement plan was remeasured on July 19, 2013 due to the sale of Building Products which reduced the obligation by $6 million. International Paper's postretirement plan was remeasured on January31, 2012 due to a negative plan amendment which reduced our obligation by $29 million and reduced the 2012 expected benefit cost by $11 million. Temple-Inland's postretirement plan was remeasured on July 31, 2012 due to a negative plan amendment which reduced the obligation by $6 million and reduced 2012 expense by $1 million.
The discount rates used to determine net U.S. and non-U.S. postretirement benefit cost for the years ended December 31, 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013 were as follows:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
|
| | U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
|
| Discount rate | 4.50 | % | 11.94 | % | 3.70 | % | 8.43 | % | 4.40 | % | 7.73 | % |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| | U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans | U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans | U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| Discount rate | 3.90 | % | 11.52 | % | 4.50 | % | 11.94 | % | 3.70 | % | 8.43 | % |
The weighted average assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation at December 31, 20142015 and 20132014 were as follows:
| | | | | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2015 | | 2014 |
| | U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans | U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| Discount rate | 3.90 | % | 11.52 | % | 4.50 | % | 11.94 | % | 4.20 | % | 12.23 | % | 3.90 | % | 11.52 | % |
| Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year | 7.00 | % | 11.38 | % | 7.00 | % | 11.43 | % | 7.00 | % | 11.41 | % | 7.00 | % | 11.38 | % |
| Rate that the cost trend rate gradually declines to | 5.00 | % | 6.11 | % | 5.00 | % | 6.12 | % | 5.00 | % | 5.94 | % | 5.00 | % | 6.11 | % |
| Year that the rate reaches the rate it is assumed to remain | 2022 |
| 2025 |
| 2017 |
| 2024 |
| 2022 |
| 2026 |
| 2022 |
| 2025 |
|
A 1% increase in the assumed annual health care cost trend rate would have increased the U.S. and non-U.S. accumulated postretirement benefit obligations at December 31, 20142015 by approximately $1311 million and $10$7 million, respectively. A 1% decrease in the annual trend rate would have decreased the U.S. and non-U.S. accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 20142015 by approximately $1210 million and $8$6 million, respectively. The effect on net postretirement
benefit cost from a 1% increase or decrease would be approximately $1 million for both U.S. and non-U.S. plans.
The plan is only funded in an amount equal to benefits paid. The following table presents the changes in benefit obligation and plan assets for 20142015 and 20132014:
| | | In millions | | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2015 | | 2014 |
| | U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans | U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| Change in projected benefit obligation: | | |
| Benefit obligation, January 1 | $ | 322 |
| $ | 72 |
| $ | 449 |
| $ | 22 |
| $ | 306 |
| $ | 59 |
| $ | 322 |
| $ | 72 |
|
| Service cost | 1 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
|
| Interest cost | 14 |
| 6 |
| 14 |
| 5 |
| 11 |
| 5 |
| 14 |
| 6 |
|
| Participants’ contributions | 15 |
| — |
| 19 |
| — |
| 12 |
| — |
| 15 |
| — |
|
| Actuarial (gain) loss | 14 |
| 19 |
| (80 | ) | 12 |
| — |
| (1 | ) | 14 |
| 19 |
|
| Other | — |
| (26 | ) | — |
| 38 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (26 | ) |
| Plan amendments | — |
| (7 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| 1 |
| — |
| (7 | ) |
| Benefits paid | (62 | ) | (1 | ) | (82 | ) | (1 | ) | (57 | ) | (1 | ) | (62 | ) | (1 | ) |
| Less: Federal subsidy | 2 |
| — |
| 2 |
| — |
| 2 |
| — |
| 2 |
| — |
|
| Curtailment | — |
| — |
| (2 | ) | — |
| |
| Currency Impact | — |
| (5 | ) | — |
| (6 | ) | — |
| (19 | ) | — |
| (5 | ) |
| Benefit obligation, December 31 | $ | 306 |
| $ | 59 |
| $ | 322 |
| $ | 72 |
| $ | 275 |
| $ | 45 |
| $ | 306 |
| $ | 59 |
|
| Change in plan assets: | | |
| Fair value of plan assets, January 1 | $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
|
| Company contributions | 47 |
| 1 |
| 63 |
| 1 |
| 45 |
| 1 |
| 47 |
| 1 |
|
| Participants’ contributions | 15 |
| — |
| 19 |
| — |
| 12 |
| — |
| 15 |
| — |
|
| Benefits paid | (62 | ) | (1 | ) | (82 | ) | (1 | ) | (57 | ) | (1 | ) | (62 | ) | (1 | ) |
| Fair value of plan assets, December 31 | $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
|
| Funded status, December 31 | $ | (306 | ) | $ | (59 | ) | $ | (322 | ) | $ | (72 | ) | $ | (275 | ) | $ | (45 | ) | $ | (306 | ) | $ | (59 | ) |
| Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet under ASC 715: | | |
| Current liability | $ | (33 | ) | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (39 | ) | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (29 | ) | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (33 | ) | $ | (2 | ) |
| Non-current liability | (273 | ) | (57 | ) | (283 | ) | (70 | ) | (246 | ) | (43 | ) | (273 | ) | (57 | ) |
| | $ | (306 | ) | $ | (59 | ) | $ | (322 | ) | $ | (72 | ) | $ | (275 | ) | $ | (45 | ) | $ | (306 | ) | $ | (59 | ) |
| Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income under ASC 715 (pre-tax): | | |
| Net actuarial loss (gain) | $ | 44 |
| $ | 23 |
| $ | 31 |
| $ | 11 |
| $ | 42 |
| $ | 15 |
| $ | 44 |
| $ | 23 |
|
| Prior service credit | (22 | ) | (5 | ) | (35 | ) | — |
| (12 | ) | (2 | ) | (22 | ) | (5 | ) |
| | $ | 22 |
| $ | 18 |
| $ | (4 | ) | $ | 11 |
| $ | 30 |
| $ | 13 |
| $ | 22 |
| $ | 18 |
|
The non-current portion of the liability is included with the postemployment liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet under Postretirement and postemployment benefit obligation.
The components of the $268 million and $7($5) million increase and decrease in the amounts recognized in OCI during 20142015 for U.S. and non-U.S. plans, respectively, consisted of:
| | | In millions | U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| Current year actuarial gain | $ | 18 |
| $ | 14 |
| $ | 4 |
| $ | — |
|
| Amortization of actuarial (loss) gain | (5 | ) | (1 | ) | (6 | ) | (1 | ) |
| Current year prior service credit | — |
| (7 | ) | |
| Current year prior service cost | | — |
| 1 |
|
| Amortization of prior service credit | 13 |
| 1 |
| 10 |
| 2 |
|
| Currency impact | | — |
| (7 | ) |
| | $ | 26 |
| $ | 7 |
| $ | 8 |
| $ | (5 | ) |
The portion of the change in the funded status that was recognized in either net periodic benefit cost or OCI for the U.S. plans was $3317 million, $6333 million and $063 million in 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively. The portion of the change in funded status for the non-U.S. plans was $0 million, $14 million, $19 million, and $2$19 million in 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013, respectively.
The estimated amounts of net loss and prior service credit that will be amortized from OCI into net U.S. postretirement benefit cost in 20152016 are expected to be $6 million and $(10)(4) million, respectively. The estimated amounts for non-U.S. plans in 20152016 are expected to be $1 million and $(3)(2) million, respectively.
At December 31, 20142015, estimated total future postretirement benefit payments, net of participant contributions and estimated future Medicare Part D subsidy receipts, were as follows:
| | | In millions | Benefit
Payments |
| Subsidy
Receipts |
| Benefit
Payments |
| Benefit
Payments | Subsidy Receipts | Benefit
Payments |
| | U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans |
| Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| U.S.
Plans | Non-
U.S.
Plans |
| 2015 | $ | 35 |
| $ | 2 |
| $ | 2 |
| |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| $ | 31 |
| $ | 1 |
| $ | 2 |
|
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 28 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
|
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2 |
| 3 |
| 27 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
|
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2 |
| 3 |
| 25 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
|
| 2020 – 2024 | 112 |
| 8 |
| 24 |
| |
| 2020 | | 24 |
| 1 |
| 3 |
|
| 2021 – 2025 | | 98 |
| 6 |
| 21 |
|
International Paper currently has an Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) which, upon the approval by the Company’s shareholders in May 2009, replaced the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (LTICP). The ICP authorizes grants of restricted stock, restricted or deferred stock units, performance awards payable in cash or stock upon the attainment of specified performance goals, dividend equivalents, stock options, stock appreciation rights, other stock-based awards, and cash-based awards at the discretion of the Management Development and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the Committee) that administers the ICP. Additionally, restricted stock, which may be deferred into RSU’s, may be awarded under a Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
STOCK OPTION PROGRAM
International Paper accounts for stock options in accordance with guidance under ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.” Compensation expense is recorded over the related service period based on the grant-date fair market value. Since all outstanding options were vested as of July 14, 2005, only replacement option grants are expensed.
During each reporting period, diluted earnings per share is calculated by assuming that “in-the-money” options are exercised and the exercise proceeds are used to repurchase shares in the marketplace. When options are actually exercised, option proceeds are credited to equity and issued shares are included in the computation of earnings per common share, with no effect on reported earnings. Equity is also increased by the tax benefit that International Paper will receive in its tax return for income reported by the employees in their individual tax returns.
Under the program, upon exercise of an option, a replacement option may be granted under certain circumstances with an exercise price equal to the market price at the time of exercise and with a term extending to the expiration date of the original option.
The Company has discontinued the issuance of stock options for all eligible U.S. and non-U.S. employees. In the United States, the stock option program was replaced with a performance-based restricted share program to more closely tie long-term incentive compensation to Company performance on two key performance drivers: return on investment (ROI)invested capital (ROIC) and total shareholder return (TSR). All outstanding options expired on March 15, 2015.
The following summarizes the status of the Stock Option Program and the changes during the three years ending December 31, 20142015:
| | | | Options (a,b) |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price |
| Weighted Average Remaining Life (years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (thousands) |
| Options (a,b) | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Life (years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (thousands) |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2011 | 15,556,786 |
|
| $38.13 |
| 1.55 |
| $— |
| |
| Granted | 2,513 |
| 35.94 |
| | | |
| Exercised | (3,200,642 | ) | 33.62 |
| | | |
| Expired | (3,222,597 | ) | 40.71 |
| | | |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2012 | 9,136,060 |
| 38.79 |
| 1.15 | 1,077 |
| 9,136,060 |
|
| $38.79 |
| 1.15 |
| $1,077 |
|
| Granted | 4,744 |
| 48.11 |
| | | 4,744 |
| 48.11 |
| | |
| Exercised | (7,317,825 | ) | 38.57 |
| | | (7,317,825 | ) | 38.57 |
| | |
| Expired | (70,190 | ) | 37.15 |
| | | (70,190 | ) | 37.15 |
| | |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2013 | 1,752,789 |
| 39.80 |
| 0.67 | 16,175 |
| 1,752,789 |
| 39.80 |
| 0.67 | 16,175 |
|
| Granted | 3,247 |
| 49.13 |
| | | 3,247 |
| 49.13 |
| | |
| Exercised | (1,634,858 | ) | 39.80 |
| | | (1,634,858 | ) | 39.80 |
| | |
| Expired | (49,286 | ) | 41.50 |
| | | (49,286 | ) | 41.50 |
| | |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 71,892 |
|
| $39.03 |
| 0.18 |
| $1,046 |
| 71,892 |
| 39.03 |
| 0.18 | 1,046 |
|
| Granted | | — |
| — |
| | |
| Exercised | | (62,477 | ) | 39.05 |
| | |
| Expired | | (9,415 | ) | 38.92 |
| | |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | | — |
|
| $— |
| 0.00 |
| $— |
|
| |
| (a) | The table does not include Continuity Award tandem stock options described below. No fair market value is assigned to these options under ASC 718. The tandem restricted shares accompanying these options are expensed over their vesting period. |
| |
| (b) | The table includes options outstanding under an acquired company plan under which options may no longer be granted. |
PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN
Under the Performance Share Plan (PSP), contingent awards of International Paper common stock are granted by the Committee. The PSP awards are earned evenly over a three-year period. PSP awards are earned based on the achievement of defined performance rankings of ROIROIC and TSR compared to ROIROIC and TSR peer groups of companies. Awards are weighted 75% for ROIROIC and 25% for TSR for all participants except for officers for whom the awards are weighted 50% for ROIROIC and 50% for TSR. The ROIROIC component of the PSP awards is valued at the closing stock price on the day prior to the grant date. As the ROIROIC component contains a performance condition, compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, is recorded over the requisite service period based on the most probable number of awards expected to vest. The TSR component of the PSP awards is valued using a Monte Carlo simulation as the TSR component contains a market condition. The Monte Carlo simulation estimates the fair value of the TSR component based on the expected term of the award, a risk-free rate, expected dividends, and the expected volatility for the Company and its competitors. The expected term is estimated based on the vesting period of the awards, the risk-free rate is based on the yield on U.S. Treasury securities matching the vesting period, and the volatility is based on the Company’s historical volatility over the expected term.
PSP grants are made in performance-based restricted stock units (PSU’s).units. The 2012 PSP awards issued to certain members of senior management arewere accounted for as liability awards, which arewere remeasured at fair value at each balance sheet date for the 2012 grant only.date. The valuation of these PSP liability awards iswas computed based on the same methodology as the PSP equity awards. On December 8, 2014, IP eliminated the election for executives to withhold more than the minimum tax withholding for the 2013 and 2014 grants making them equity awards.
The following table sets forth the assumptions used to determine compensation cost for the market condition component of the PSP plan:
|
| |
| | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 20142015 |
| Expected volatility | 19.01%-55.33%-36.02% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 0.13% - 0.78%0.21%-1.10% |
The following summarizes PSP activity for the three years ending December 31, 20142015:
| | | | Share/Units |
| Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value |
| Share/Units | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2011 | 8,060,059 |
|
| $22.83 |
| |
| Granted | 3,641,911 |
| 31.57 |
| |
| Shares issued | (2,871,367 | ) | 16.83 |
| |
| Forfeited | (169,748 | ) | 28.89 |
| |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2012 | 8,660,855 |
| 28.37 |
| 8,660,855 |
|
| $28.37 |
|
| Granted | 3,148,445 |
| 40.76 |
| 3,148,445 |
| 40.76 |
|
| Shares issued | (3,262,760 | ) | 32.48 |
| (3,262,760 | ) | 32.48 |
|
| Forfeited | (429,051 | ) | 34.58 |
| (429,051 | ) | 34.58 |
|
| Outstanding at December 31, 2013 | 8,117,489 |
| 31.20 |
| 8,117,489 |
| 31.20 |
|
| Granted | 3,682,663 |
| 46.82 |
| 3,682,663 |
| 46.82 |
|
| Shares issued | | (4,025,111 | ) | 37.18 |
|
| Forfeited | | (499,107 | ) | 43.10 |
|
| Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | | 7,275,934 |
| 34.98 |
|
| Granted | | 1,863,623 |
| 53.25 |
|
Shares issued (a) | (4,025,111 | ) | 37.18 |
| (2,959,160 | ) | 37.09 |
|
| Forfeited | (499,107 | ) | 43.10 |
| (322,664 | ) | 53.97 |
|
| Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 7,275,934 |
|
| $34.98 |
| |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | | 5,857,733 |
|
| $38.69 |
|
| |
(a) | Includes 488,676 units related to retirements or terminations that are held for payout until the end of the performance period. |
EXECUTIVE CONTINUITY AND RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD PROGRAMS
The Executive Continuity Award program provides for the granting of tandem awards of restricted stock and/or nonqualified stock options to key executives. Grants are restricted and awards conditioned on attainment of a specified age. The awarding of a tandem stock option results in the cancellation of the related restricted shares. The final award under this program was paid in 2013.
The service-based Restricted Stock Award program (RSA), designed for recruitment, retention and special recognition purposes, also provides for awards of restricted stock to key employees.
The following summarizes the activity of the Executive Continuity Award program and RSA program for the three years ending December 31, 20142015:
| | | | Shares |
| Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value |
| Shares | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2011 | 128,917 |
|
| $27.86 |
| |
| Granted | 88,715 |
| 31.91 |
| |
| Shares issued | (61,083 | ) | 27.13 |
| |
| Forfeited | (5,000 | ) | 28.91 |
| |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2012 | 151,549 |
| 30.49 |
| 151,549 |
|
| $30.49 |
|
| Granted | 67,100 |
| 44.41 |
| 67,100 |
| 44.41 |
|
| Shares issued | (88,775 | ) | 32.30 |
| (88,775 | ) | 32.30 |
|
| Forfeited | (17,500 | ) | 37.75 |
| (17,500 | ) | 37.75 |
|
| Outstanding at December 31, 2013 | 112,374 |
| 36.24 |
| 112,374 |
| 36.24 |
|
| Granted | 89,500 |
| 48.19 |
| 89,500 |
| 48.19 |
|
| Shares issued | (83,275 | ) | 33.78 |
| (83,275 | ) | 33.78 |
|
| Forfeited | (4,000 | ) | 45.88 |
| (4,000 | ) | 45.88 |
|
| Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 114,599 |
|
| $47.03 |
| 114,599 |
| 47.03 |
|
| Granted | | 36,300 |
| 50.06 |
|
| Shares issued | | (27,365 | ) | 45.35 |
|
| Forfeited | | (3,166 | ) | 50.04 |
|
| Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | | 120,368 |
|
| $48.24 |
|
At December 31, 20142015, 20132014 and 20122013 a total of 16.316.2 million, 17.816.3 million and 19.317.8 million shares, respectively, were available for grant under the ICP.
Stock-based compensation expense and related income tax benefits were as follows:
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Total stock-based compensation expense (included in selling and administrative expense) | $ | 118 |
| $ | 137 |
| $ | 116 |
| $ | 114 |
| $ | 118 |
| $ | 137 |
|
| Income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation | 92 |
| 74 |
| 48 |
| 88 |
| 92 |
| 74 |
|
At December 31, 20142015, $117126 million of compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to unvested
restricted performance shares, executive continuity awards and restricted stock attributable to future performance had not yet been recognized. This amount will be recognized in expense over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years.
International Paper’s industry segments, Industrial Packaging, Printing Papers and Consumer Packaging Businesses, are consistent with the internal structure used to manage these businesses. All segments are differentiated on a common product, common customer basis consistent with the business segmentation generally used in the Forest Products industry. Following the July 1, 2014 spinoff of xpedx, which historically represented the Company's Distribution reportable segment, the assets of the xpedx business totaling $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2013 were adjusted off the consolidated balance sheet and are not included on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014.
For management purposes, International Paper reports the operating performance of each business based on earnings before interest and income taxes (EBIT). Intersegment sales and transfers are recorded at current market prices.
External sales by major product is determined by aggregating sales from each segment based on similar products or services. External sales are defined as those that are made to parties outside International Paper’s consolidated group, whereas sales by segment in the Net Sales table are determined using a management approach and include intersegment sales.
The Company also holds a 50% interest in Ilim that is a separate reportable industry segment. The Company recorded equity earnings (losses), net of taxes, of $(194)131 million, $(46)(194) million and $56(46) million in 20142015, 20132014, and 20122013, respectively, for Ilim. Equity earnings (losses) includes an after-tax foreign exchange gain (loss) of $(75) million, $(269) million and $(32) million in 2015, 2014 and $16 million in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, primarily on the remeasurement of U.S. dollar-denominated net debt.
Summarized financial information for Ilim which is accounted for under the equity method is presented in the following table.
Balance Sheet
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| 2015 | | 2014 |
| Current assets | $ | 458 |
| | $ | 595 |
| $ | 455 |
| | $ | 458 |
|
| Noncurrent assets | 1,223 |
| | 2,124 |
| 968 |
| | 1,223 |
|
| Current liabilities | 899 |
| | 560 |
| 665 |
| | 899 |
|
| Noncurrent liabilities | 742 |
| | 1,335 |
| 715 |
| | 742 |
|
| Noncontrolling interests | 15 |
| | 63 |
| 21 |
| | 15 |
|
Income Statement
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
| 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Net sales | $ | 2,138 |
| | $ | 1,897 |
| | $ | 1,972 |
| $ | 1,931 |
| | $ | 2,138 |
| | $ | 1,897 |
|
| Gross profit | 772 |
| | 562 |
| | 678 |
| 971 |
| | 772 |
| | 562 |
|
| Income from continuing operations | (387 | ) | | (76 | ) | | 140 |
| 254 |
| | (387 | ) | | (76 | ) |
| Net income attributable to Ilim | (360 | ) | | (71 | ) | | 131 |
| 237 |
| | (360 | ) | | (71 | ) |
At December 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, the Company's investment in Ilim was $170$172 million and $580$170 million, respectively, which was $158$161 million and $200$158 million, respectively, more than the Company's proportionate share of the joint venture's underlying net assets. The differences primarily relate to purchase price fair value adjustments and currency translation adjustments. The Company is party to a joint marketing agreement with Ilim, under which the Company purchases, markets and sells paper produced by Ilim. Purchases under this agreement were $170 million, $200 million and $114 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
INFORMATION BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT
Net Sales
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
| 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 14,944 |
| | $ | 14,810 |
| | $ | 13,280 |
| $ | 14,484 |
| | $ | 14,944 |
| | $ | 14,810 |
|
| Printing Papers | 5,720 |
| | 6,205 |
| | 6,230 |
| 5,031 |
| | 5,720 |
| | 6,205 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | 3,403 |
| | 3,435 |
| | 3,170 |
| 2,940 |
| | 3,403 |
| | 3,435 |
|
| Corporate and Intersegment Sales | (450 | ) | | (967 | ) | | (828 | ) | (90 | ) | | (450 | ) | | (967 | ) |
| Net Sales | $ | 23,617 |
| | $ | 23,483 |
| | $ | 21,852 |
| $ | 22,365 |
| | $ | 23,617 |
| | $ | 23,483 |
|
Operating Profit |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
|
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 1,896 |
| | $ | 1,801 |
| | $ | 1,066 |
|
| Printing Papers | (16 | ) | | 271 |
| | 599 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | 178 |
| | 161 |
| | 268 |
|
| Operating Profit | 2,058 |
| | 2,233 |
| | 1,933 |
|
| Interest expense, net | (601 | ) | | (612 | ) | | (671 | ) |
| Noncontrolling interests / equity earnings adjustment (a) | (2 | ) | | 1 |
| | — |
|
| Corporate items, net | (51 | ) | | (61 | ) | | (87 | ) |
| Restructuring and other charges | (282 | ) | | (10 | ) | | (51 | ) |
| Net gains (losses) on sales and impairments of businesses | (38 | ) | | — |
| | 2 |
|
| Non-operating pension expense | (212 | ) | | (323 | ) | | (159 | ) |
| Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Equity Earnings | $ | 872 |
| | $ | 1,228 |
| | $ | 967 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 1,853 |
| | $ | 1,896 |
| | $ | 1,801 |
|
| Printing Papers | 533 |
| | (16 | ) | | 271 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | (25 | ) | | 178 |
| | 161 |
|
| Operating Profit | 2,361 |
| | 2,058 |
| | 2,233 |
|
| Interest expense, net | (555 | ) | | (601 | ) | | (612 | ) |
| Noncontrolling interests / equity earnings adjustment (a) | (8 | ) | | (2 | ) | | 1 |
|
| Corporate items, net | (36 | ) | | (51 | ) | | (61 | ) |
| Restructuring and other charges | (238 | ) | | (282 | ) | | (10 | ) |
| Net gains (losses) on sales and impairments of businesses | — |
| | (38 | ) | | — |
|
| Non-operating pension expense | (258 | ) | | (212 | ) | | (323 | ) |
| Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Equity Earnings | $ | 1,266 |
| | $ | 872 |
| | $ | 1,228 |
|
Restructuring and Other Charges
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
| 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 7 |
| | $ | (2 | ) | | $ | 14 |
| $ | — |
| | $ | 7 |
| | $ | (2 | ) |
| Printing Papers | 554 |
| | 118 |
| | — |
| — |
| | 554 |
| | 118 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | 8 |
| | 45 |
| | — |
| 10 |
| | 8 |
| | 45 |
|
| Corporate | 277 |
| | (5 | ) | | 51 |
| 242 |
| | 277 |
| | (5 | ) |
| Restructuring and Other Charges | $ | 846 |
| | $ | 156 |
| | $ | 65 |
| $ | 252 |
| | $ | 846 |
| | $ | 156 |
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Assets
|
| | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
|
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 14,852 |
| | $ | 15,083 |
|
| Printing Papers | 5,393 |
| | 6,574 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | 3,249 |
| | 3,222 |
|
| Distribution (b) | — |
| | 1,186 |
|
| Corporate and other (c) | 5,190 |
| | 5,463 |
|
| Assets | $ | 28,684 |
| | $ | 31,528 |
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Capital Spending
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
|
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 754 |
| | $ | 629 |
| | $ | 565 |
|
| Printing Papers | 318 |
| | 294 |
| | 449 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | 233 |
| | 208 |
| | 296 |
|
| Distribution (b) | — |
| | 9 |
| | 10 |
|
| Subtotal | 1,305 |
| | 1,140 |
| | 1,320 |
|
| Corporate and other (c) | 61 |
| | 58 |
| | 63 |
|
| Total | $ | 1,366 |
| | $ | 1,198 |
| | $ | 1,383 |
|
Assets
|
| | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | | 2014 |
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 14,483 |
| | $ | 14,852 |
|
| Printing Papers | 4,696 |
| | 5,393 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | 2,115 |
| | 3,249 |
|
| Corporate and other (b) | 9,293 |
| | 5,190 |
|
| Assets | $ | 30,587 |
| | $ | 28,684 |
|
Capital Spending
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 858 |
| | $ | 754 |
| | $ | 629 |
|
| Printing Papers | 361 |
| | 318 |
| | 294 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | 216 |
| | 233 |
| | 208 |
|
| Distribution (c) | — |
| | — |
| | 9 |
|
| Subtotal | 1,435 |
| | 1,305 |
| | 1,140 |
|
| Corporate and other (b) | 52 |
| | 61 |
| | 58 |
|
| Total | $ | 1,487 |
| | $ | 1,366 |
| | $ | 1,198 |
|
Depreciation, Amortization and Cost of Timber Harvested (d)
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
| 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 775 |
| | $ | 805 |
| | $ | 755 |
| $ | 725 |
| | $ | 775 |
| | $ | 805 |
|
| Printing Papers | 367 |
| | 446 |
| | 450 |
| 307 |
| | 367 |
| | 446 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | 223 |
| | 206 |
| | 196 |
| 215 |
| | 223 |
| | 206 |
|
| Corporate | 41 |
| | 74 |
| | 72 |
| 47 |
| | 41 |
| | 74 |
|
| Depreciation and Amortization | $ | 1,406 |
| | $ | 1,531 |
| | $ | 1,473 |
| $ | 1,294 |
| | $ | 1,406 |
| | $ | 1,531 |
|
External Sales By Major Product
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
| 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Industrial Packaging | $ | 14,837 |
| | $ | 14,729 |
| | $ | 13,223 |
| $ | 14,421 |
| | $ | 14,837 |
| | $ | 14,729 |
|
| Printing Papers | 5,360 |
| | 5,443 |
| | 5,483 |
| 4,919 |
| | 5,360 |
| | 5,443 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | 3,307 |
| | 3,311 |
| | 3,146 |
| 2,907 |
| | 3,307 |
| | 3,311 |
|
| Other | 113 |
| | — |
| | — |
| 118 |
| | 113 |
| | — |
|
| Net Sales | $ | 23,617 |
| | $ | 23,483 |
| | $ | 21,852 |
| $ | 22,365 |
| | $ | 23,617 |
| | $ | 23,483 |
|
INFORMATION BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
| | | In millions | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
| | 2012 |
| 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| United States (f) | $ | 16,645 |
| | $ | 16,371 |
| | $ | 15,689 |
| $ | 16,554 |
| | $ | 16,645 |
| | $ | 16,371 |
|
| EMEA | 3,273 |
| | 3,250 |
| | 2,886 |
| 2,770 |
| | 3,273 |
| | 3,250 |
|
| Pacific Rim and Asia | 1,951 |
| | 2,114 |
| | 1,816 |
| 1,501 |
| | 1,951 |
| | 2,114 |
|
| Americas, other than U.S. | 1,748 |
| | 1,748 |
| | 1,461 |
| 1,540 |
| | 1,748 |
| | 1,748 |
|
| Net Sales | $ | 23,617 |
| | $ | 23,483 |
| | $ | 21,852 |
| $ | 22,365 |
| | $ | 23,617 |
| | $ | 23,483 |
|
Long-Lived Assets (g) |
| | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2014 |
| | 2013 |
|
| United States | $ | 9,476 |
| | $ | 10,056 |
|
| EMEA | 926 |
| | 1,126 |
|
| Pacific Rim and Asia | 897 |
| | 946 |
|
| Americas, other than U.S. | 1,553 |
| | 1,772 |
|
| Corporate | 383 |
| | 329 |
|
| Long-Lived Assets | $ | 13,235 |
| | $ | 14,229 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| In millions | 2015 | | 2014 |
| United States | $ | 9,683 |
| | $ | 9,476 |
|
| EMEA | 827 |
| | 926 |
|
| Pacific Rim and Asia | 353 |
| | 897 |
|
| Americas, other than U.S. | 1,085 |
| | 1,553 |
|
| Corporate | 398 |
| | 383 |
|
| Long-Lived Assets | $ | 12,346 |
| | $ | 13,235 |
|
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| (a) | Operating profits for industry segments include each segment’s percentage share of the profits of subsidiaries included in that segment that are less than wholly-owned. The pre-tax noncontrolling interests and equity earnings for these subsidiaries is added here to present consolidated earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings. |
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| (b) | Includes corporate assets and assets of businesses held for sale. |
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| (c) | The xpedx business, which historically represented the Company's Distribution reportable segment, was spun off July 1, 2014 and the related assets of this business were adjusted off the consolidated balance sheet. |
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(c) | Includes corporate assets and assets of businesses held for sale.2014. |
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| (d) | Excludes accelerated depreciation related to the closure and/or repurposing of mills. |
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| (e) | Net sales are attributed to countries based on the location of the seller. |
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| (f) | Export sales to unaffiliated customers were $2.0 billion in 2015, $2.3 billion in 2014, and $2.4 billion in 2013 and $2.2 billion in 2012. |
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| (g) | Long-Lived Assets includes Forestlands and Plants, Properties and Equipment, net. |
| | | In millions, except per share amounts and stock prices | 1st
Quarter |
| | 2nd
Quarter |
| | 3rd
Quarter |
| | 4th Quarter |
| | Year |
| | 1st
Quarter | | 2nd
Quarter | | 3rd
Quarter | | 4th Quarter | | Year | |
| 2015 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | | $ | 5,517 |
| | $ | 5,714 |
| | $ | 5,691 |
| | $ | 5,443 |
| | $ | 22,365 |
| |
| Gross margin (a) | | 1,673 |
| | 1,746 |
| | 1,800 |
| | 1,678 |
| | 6,897 |
| |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings | | 406 |
|
| 266 |
| (b) | 329 |
| (b) | 265 |
| (b) | 1,266 |
| (b) |
| Gain (loss) from discontinued operations | | — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
|
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to International Paper Company | | 313 |
|
| 227 |
| (b,c) | 220 |
| (b,c) | 178 |
| (b,c) | 938 |
| (b,c) |
| Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to International Paper Company common shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | $ | 0.74 |
|
| $ | 0.54 |
| (b) | $ | 0.53 |
| (b) | $ | 0.43 |
| (b) | $ | 2.25 |
| (b) |
| Gain (loss) from discontinued operations | | — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
|
| Net earnings (loss) | | 0.74 |
|
| 0.54 |
| (b,c) | 0.53 |
| (b,c) | 0.43 |
| (b,c) | 2.25 |
| (b,c) |
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to International Paper Company common shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | 0.74 |
|
| 0.54 |
| (b) | 0.53 |
| (b) | 0.43 |
| (b) | 2.23 |
| (b) |
| Gain (loss) from discontinued operations | | — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
|
| Net earnings (loss) | | 0.74 |
|
| 0.54 |
| (b,c) | 0.53 |
| (b,c) | 0.43 |
| (b,c) | 2.23 |
| (b,c) |
| Dividends per share of common stock | | 0.4000 |
| | 0.4000 |
| | 0.4000 |
| | 0.4400 |
| | 1.6400 |
| |
| Common stock prices | | | | | | | | | | | |
| High | | $ | 57.90 |
| | $ | 56.49 |
| | $ | 49.49 |
| | $ | 44.83 |
| | $ | 57.90 |
| |
| Low | | 51.35 |
| | 47.39 |
| | 37.11 |
| | 36.76 |
| | 36.76 |
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| 2014 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $ | 5,724 |
| | $ | 5,899 |
| | $ | 6,051 |
| | $ | 5,943 |
| | $ | 23,617 |
| | $ | 5,724 |
| | $ | 5,899 |
| | $ | 6,051 |
| | $ | 5,943 |
| | $ | 23,617 |
| |
| Gross margin (a) | 1,690 |
| | 1,839 |
| | 1,996 |
| | 1,838 |
| | 7,363 |
| | 1,690 |
| | 1,839 |
| | 1,996 |
| | 1,838 |
| | 7,363 |
| |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings | (139 | ) | (b) | 152 |
| (e) | 552 |
| (g) | 307 |
| (i) | 872 |
| (b,e,g,i) | (139 | ) | (d) | 152 |
| (d) | 552 |
| (d) | 307 |
| (d) | 872 |
| (d) |
| Gain (loss) from discontinued operations | (7 | ) | (c) | (13 | ) | (f) | 16 |
| (h) | (9 | ) | (j) | (13 | ) | (c,f,h,j) | (7 | ) | (e) | (13 | ) | (e) | 16 |
| (e) | (9 | ) | (e) | (13 | ) | (e) |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to International Paper Company | (95 | ) | (b,c,d) | 161 |
| (e,f) | 355 |
| (g,h) | 134 |
| (i,j,k) | 555 |
| (b-k) | (95 | ) | (d-f) | 161 |
| (d-f) | 355 |
| (d-f) | 134 |
| (d-f) | 555 |
| (d-f) |
| Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to International Paper Company common shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | $ | (0.20 | ) | (b) | $ | 0.40 |
| (e) | $ | 0.80 |
| (g) | $ | 0.34 |
| (i) | $ | 1.33 |
| (b,e,g,i) | $ | (0.20 | ) | (d) | $ | 0.40 |
| (d) | $ | 0.80 |
| (d) | $ | 0.34 |
| (d) | $ | 1.33 |
| (d) |
| Gain (loss) from discontinued operations | (0.01 | ) | (c) | (0.03 | ) | (f) | 0.04 |
| (h) | (0.02 | ) | (j) | (0.03 | ) | (c,f,h,j) | (0.01 | ) | (e) | (0.03 | ) | (e) | 0.04 |
| (e) | (0.02 | ) | (e) | (0.03 | ) | (e) |
| Net earnings (loss) | (0.21 | ) | (b,c,d) | 0.37 |
| (e,f) | 0.84 |
| (g,h) | 0.32 |
| (i,j,k) | 1.30 |
| (b-k) | (0.21 | ) | (d-f) | 0.37 |
| (d-f) | 0.84 |
| (d-f) | 0.32 |
| (d-f) | 1.30 |
| (d-f) |
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to International Paper Company common shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | (0.20 | ) | (b) | 0.40 |
| (e) | 0.79 |
| (g) | 0.34 |
| (i) | 1.31 |
| (b,e,g,i) | (0.20 | ) | (d) | 0.40 |
| (d) | 0.79 |
| (d) | 0.34 |
| (d) | 1.31 |
| (d) |
| Gain (loss) from discontinued operations | (0.01 | ) | (c) | (0.03 | ) | (f) | 0.04 |
| (h) | (0.02 | ) | (j) | (0.02 | ) | (c,f,h,j) | (0.01 | ) | (e) | (0.03 | ) | (e) | 0.04 |
| (e) | (0.02 | ) | (e) | (0.02 | ) | (e) |
| Net earnings (loss) | (0.21 | ) | (b,c,d) | 0.37 |
| (e,f) | 0.83 |
| (g,h) | 0.32 |
| (i,j,k) | 1.29 |
| (b-k) | (0.21 | ) | (d-f) | 0.37 |
| (d-f) | 0.83 |
| (d-f) | 0.32 |
| (d-f) | 1.29 |
| (d-f) |
| Dividends per share of common stock | 0.3500 |
| | 0.3500 |
| | 0.3500 |
| | 0.4000 |
| | 1.4500 |
| | 0.3500 |
| | 0.3500 |
| | 0.3500 |
| | 0.4000 |
| | 1.4500 |
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| Common stock prices | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| High | $ | 49.71 |
| | $ | 50.65 |
| | $ | 51.98 |
| | $ | 55.73 |
| | $ | 55.73 |
| | $ | 49.71 |
| | $ | 50.65 |
| | $ | 51.98 |
| | $ | 55.73 |
| | $ | 55.73 |
| |
| Low | 44.43 |
| | 44.24 |
| | 46.77 |
| | 44.50 |
| | 44.24 |
| | 44.43 |
| | 44.24 |
| | 46.77 |
| | 44.50 |
| | 44.24 |
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| 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $ | 5,716 |
| | $ | 5,944 |
| | $ | 5,975 |
| | $ | 5,848 |
| | $ | 23,483 |
| | |
| Gross margin (a) | 1,709 |
| | 1,757 |
| | 1,927 |
| | 1,808 |
| | 7,201 |
| | |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings | 227 |
| (l) | 359 |
| (o) | 403 |
| (q) | 239 |
| (t) | 1,228 |
| (l,o,q,t) | |
| Gain (loss) from discontinued operations | 28 |
| (m) | 27 |
| (p) | (5 | ) | (r) | (359 | ) | (u) | (309 | ) | (m,p,r,u) | |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to International Paper Company | 318 |
| (l,m,n) | 259 |
| (o,p) | 382 |
| (q,r,s) | 436 |
| (t,u,v,w) | 1,395 |
| (l-w) | |
| Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to International Paper Company common shareholders: |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| | |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 0.66 |
| (l) | $ | 0.52 |
| (o) | $ | 0.87 |
| (q) | $ | 1.80 |
| (t) | $ | 3.85 |
| (l,o,q,t) | |
| Gain (loss) from discontinued operations | 0.06 |
| (m) | 0.06 |
| (p) | (0.01 | ) | (r) | (0.81 | ) | (u) | (0.70 | ) | (m,p,r,u) | |
| Net earnings (loss) | 0.72 |
| (l,m,n) | 0.58 |
| (o,p) | 0.86 |
| (q,r,s) | 0.99 |
| (t,u,v,w) | 3.15 |
| (l-w) | |
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to International Paper Company common shareholders: |
|
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|
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|
| |
|
| |
|
| | |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | 0.65 |
| (l) | 0.52 |
| (o) | 0.86 |
| (q) | 1.78 |
| (t) | 3.80 |
| (l,o,q,t) | |
| Gain (loss) from discontinued operations | 0.06 |
| (m) | 0.05 |
| (p) | (0.01 | ) | (r) | (0.80 | ) | (u) | (0.69 | ) | (m,p,r,u) | |
| Net earnings (loss) | 0.71 |
| (l,m,n) | 0.57 |
| (o,p) | 0.85 |
| (q,r,s) | 0.98 |
| (t,u,v,w) | 3.11 |
| (l-w) | |
| Dividends per share of common stock | 0.3000 |
| | 0.3000 |
| | 0.3000 |
| | 0.3500 |
| | 1.2500 |
| | |
| Common stock prices | | | | | | | | | | | |
| High | $ | 47.25 |
| | $ | 49.10 |
| | $ | 50.33 |
| | $ | 49.52 |
| | $ | 50.33 |
| | |
| Low | 39.47 |
| | 42.36 |
| | 43.95 |
| | 42.92 |
| | 39.47 |
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Note: Since basic and diluted earnings per share are computed independently for each period and category, full year per share amounts may not equal the sum of the four quarters. In addition, the unaudited selected consolidated financial data are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements and have been revised to reflect discontinued operations.
Footnotes to Interim Financial Results
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| (a) | Gross margin represents net sales less cost of products sold, excluding depreciation, amortization and cost of timber harvested. |
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| (b) | Includes a pre-tax charge of $12 million ($7 million after taxes) for integration costs associated with the acquisition of Temple-Inland, a pre-tax charge of $495 million ($302 million after taxes) for costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland mill, and a pre-tax charge of $4 million ($3 million after taxes) for other items. |
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(c) | Includes the operating earnings of the xpedx business, a pre-tax charge of $16 million ($10 million after taxes) for costs associated with the spin-off of the xpedx operations, a pre-tax charge of $2 million ($0 million after taxes) for costs associated with the restructuring of our xpedx operations and a charge of $2 million (before and after taxes) for costs associated with the Building Products divestiture. |
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(d) | Includes a tax expense of $10 million associated with a state legislative change and a tax benefit of $1 million for other items. |
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(e) | Includes a pre-tax charge of $2 million ($1 million after taxes) for integration costs associated with the acquisition of Temple-Inland, a pre-tax charge of $262 million ($160 million after taxes) for debt extinguishment costs, a pre-tax charge of $49 million ($30 million after taxes) for costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland mill, a pre-tax gain of $7 million ($5 million after taxes) associated with our Brazil Packaging business and net charges of $3 million (before and after taxes) for other items. |
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(f) | Includes the operating earnings of the xpedx business, a pre-tax charge of $18 million ($20 million after taxes) for costs associated with the spin-off of our xpedx operations, and a gain of $1 million (before and after taxes) related to the xpedx restructuring. |
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(g) | Includes a pre-tax charge of $5 million ($3 million after taxes) for a refund of previously claimed state tax credits, a gain of $20 million (before and after taxes) for the resolution of a legal contingency in India, a pre-tax charge of $35 million ($21 million after taxes) for costs associated with a multi-employer pension plan withdrawal liability, a pre-tax charge of $32 million ($17 million after taxes) for costs associated with a foreign tax amnesty program, a pre-tax charge of $13 million ($8 million after taxes) for debt extinguishment costs, a pre-tax charge of $3 million ($2 million after taxes) for costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland mill, a charge of $1 million (before and after taxes) for integration costs associated with the acquisition of Temple-Inland, a pre-tax charge of $5 million ($3 million after taxes) for costs associated with the restructuring of the Company's Packaging business in Europe, and a net pre-tax loss of $3 million ($2 million after taxes) for other items. |
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(h) | Includes a net pre-tax gain of $11 million ($14 million after taxes) for the recovery of costs related to the spin-off of the xpedx business and a $2 million tax benefit associated with the Building Products divestiture. |
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(i) | Includes a charge of $100 million (before and after taxes) for a goodwill impairment charge related to our Asian Industrial Packaging business, a charge of $1 million (before and after taxes) for integration costs associated with the acquisition of Temple-Inland, a pre-tax charge of $7 million ($4 million after taxes) for costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland mill, a pre-tax charge of $4 million ($3 million after taxes) for integration costs associated with our Brazil Packaging business, a pre-tax charge of $47 million ($36 million after taxes) for a loss on the sale of a business by ASG in which we hold an investment, and the resulting impairment of our ASG investment, a pre-tax gain of $9 million ($5 million after taxes) related to the sale of an investment, and a net pre-tax charge of $5 million ($3 million after taxes) for other items. |
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(j) | Includes a pre-tax loss of $14 million ($9 million after taxes) related to the Building Products divestiture. |
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(k) | Includes a tax benefit of $90 million associated with internal restructuring. |
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(l) | Includes a pre-tax charge of $12 million ($8 million after taxes) for integration costs associated with the acquisition of Temple-Inland, a pre-tax charge of $44 million ($27 million after taxes) for costs associated with the permanent shutdown of a paper machine at our Augusta mill, a pre-tax charge of $6 million ($4 million after taxes) for debt extinguishment costs, interest income of $6 million ($4 million after taxes) related to the closing of a U.S. federal income tax audit, andfollowing pre-tax charges of $2 million ($1 million after taxes) for other items. |
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(m) | Includes the operating earnings of the xpedx and Building Products businesses, a pre-tax charge of $7 million ($4 million after taxes) for costs associated with the restructuring of our xpedx operations, and a pretax charge of $4 million ($3 million after taxes) for costs associated with the Building Products divestiture. |
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(n) | Includes a tax benefit of $93 million associated with the closing of a U.S. federal income tax audit and a net tax expense of $2 million related to internal restructurings. In addition, the first quarter tax rate includes a benefit of approximately $35 million related to the enactment into law of The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 in January 2013. |
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(o) | Includes a pre-tax charge of $6 million ($4 million after taxes) for an environmental reserve related to the Company's property in Cass Lake, Minnesota, a pre-tax charge of $14 million ($8 million after taxes) for integration costs associated with the acquisition of Temple-Inland, a pre-tax charge of $9 million ($5 million after taxes) to adjust the value of two Company airplanes to market value, a pre-tax gain of $30 million ($19 million after taxes) for insurance reimbursements related to the 2012 Guaranty Bank legal settlement, a pre-tax charge of $3 million ($2 million after taxes) for debt extinguishment costs, a gain of $13 million (before and after taxes) related to a bargain purchase adjustment on the first-quarter 2013 acquisition of a majority share of our operations in Turkey, and charges of $3 million (before and after taxes) for other items. |
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(p) | Includes the operating earnings of the xpedx and Building Products businesses, a pre-tax charge of $17 million ($10 million after taxes) for costs associated with the restructuring of our xpedx operations, a pre-tax charge of $3 million ($2 million after taxes) for costs associated with the spin-off of the xpedx operations, and a pre-tax charge of $13 million ($8 million after taxes) for costs associated with the divestiture of Building Products. |
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(q) | Includes a pre-tax charge of $24 million ($15 million after taxes) for integration costs associated with the acquisition of Temple-Inland, a pre-tax charge of $51 million ($31 million after taxes) for costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland mill, a pre-tax charge of $15 million ($9 million after taxes) for debt extinguishment costs, a pre-tax gain of $9 million ($6 million after taxes) associated with the sale of the Bellevue box plant facility which was closed in 2010, a pre-tax charge of $1 million ($0 million after taxes) for costs associated with the divestiture of three containerboard mills in 2012 and charges of $2 million (before and after taxes) for other items. |
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(r) | Includes the operating earnings of the xpedx business, a pre-tax charge of $6 million ($4 million after taxes) for costs associated with the restructuring of our xpedx operations, a pre-tax charge of $11 million ($7 million after taxes) for costs associated with the spin-off of the xpedx operations, and a pre-tax charge of $24 million ($15 million after taxes) for costs associated with the Building Products divestiture. |
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(s) | Includes a tax benefit of $31 million for an income tax reserve release. In addition, the third quarter tax rate includes a $30 million benefit related to the adjustment of the tax basis in certain of the Company's fixed assets. |
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(t) | Includes a pre-tax charge of $12 million ($7 million after taxes) for integration costs associated with the acquisition of Temple-Inland, a pre-tax charge of $67 million ($41 million after taxes) for costs associated with the shutdown of our Courtland mill, a pre-tax charge of $4 million ($3 million after taxes) for costs associated with the restructuring of the Asia Box operations, a pre-tax charge of $127 million ($122 million after taxes) for the impairment of goodwill and a trade name intangible asset of the Company's India Papers business, a pre- tax charge of $2 million ($1 million after taxes) for an adjustment associated with the Company's divestiture of the Shorewood operations, and a net pre-tax gain of $2 million ($0 million after taxes) for other items. |
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(u) | Includes the operating earnings of the xpedx business, a pre-tax charge of $8 million ($5 million after taxes) for costs associated with the spin-off of the xpedx operations, a pre-tax charge of $400 million ($366 million after taxes) for the impairment of goodwill in the Company's xpedx business, a net pre-tax loss of $2 million ($1 million after taxes) for costs associated with the restructuring of the xpedx operations, and a pre-tax gain of $18 million ($6 million after taxes) related to the Building Products divestiture.(gains): |
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| | | 2015 |
| In millions | | Q1 |
| | Q2 | | Q3 | | Q4 |
| Riegelwood mill conversion costs, net of proceeds from sale of the Carolina Coated Bristols brand | | $ | — |
| | $ | (14 | ) | | $ | 7 |
| | $ | 15 |
|
| Timber monetization restructuring | | — |
| | — |
| | 17 |
| | (1 | ) |
| Early debt extinguishment costs | | — |
| | 207 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Refund and state tax credits | | — |
| | (4 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| IP-Sun JV impairment | | — |
| | — |
| | 186 |
| | (12 | ) |
| Legal reserve adjustment | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 15 |
|
| Impairment of Orsa goodwill and trade name intangible | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 137 |
|
| Other items | | — |
| | 1 |
| | 1 |
| | 4 |
|
| Total | | $ | — |
| | $ | 190 |
| | $ | 211 |
| | $ | 158 |
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(c) Includes the following tax expenses (benefits):
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2015 |
| | | Q1 | | Q2 | | Q3 | | Q4 |
| Tax expense for cash pension | | $ | — |
| | $ | 23 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
|
| Tax benefit related to IP-Sun JV | | — |
| | — |
| | (67 | ) | | — |
|
| Other items | | — |
| | 5 |
| | — |
| | 2 |
|
| Total | | $ | — |
| | $ | 28 |
| | $ | (67 | ) | | $ | 2 |
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(v) | Includes a tax benefit of $651 million associated with the closing of a U.S. federal tax audit and a net tax benefit of $3 million for other items. |
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(w) | Includes pre-tax noncontrolling interest income of $4 million ($3 million after taxes) associated with the write-off of a trade name intangible asset in our India Papers business. |
(d) Includes the following pre-tax charges (gains): |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2014 |
| | | Q1 | | Q2 | | Q3 | | Q4 |
| Temple-Inland integration | | $ | 12 |
| | $ | 2 |
| | $ | 1 |
| | $ | 1 |
|
| Courtland mill shutdown | | 495 |
| | 49 |
| | 3 |
| | 7 |
|
| Early debt extinguishment costs | | — |
| | 262 |
| | 13 |
| | 1 |
|
| India legal contingency resolution | | — |
| | — |
| | (20 | ) | | — |
|
| Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal liability | | — |
| | — |
| | 35 |
| | — |
|
| Foreign tax amnesty program | | — |
| | — |
| | 32 |
| | — |
|
| Asia Industrial Packaging goodwill impairment | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 100 |
|
| Loss on sale by investee and impairment of investment | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 47 |
|
| Other items | | 4 |
| | (4 | ) | | 13 |
| | (1 | ) |
| Total | | $ | 511 |
| | $ | 309 |
| | $ | 77 |
| | $ | 155 |
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(e) Includes the after-tax operating earnings of the xpedx business prior to the spin-off and the following after-tax charges (gains):
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2014 |
| | | Q1 | | Q2 | | Q3 | | Q4 |
| xpedx spinoff | | $ | 10 |
| | $ | 20 |
| | $ | (14 | ) | | $ | — |
|
| Building Products divestiture | | 2 |
| | — |
| | (2 | ) | | 9 |
|
| xpedx restructuring | | — |
| | (1 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Total | | $ | 12 |
| | $ | 19 |
| | $ | (16 | ) | | $ | 9 |
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(f) Includes the following tax expenses (benefits):
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2014 |
| | | Q1 | | Q2 | | Q3 | | Q4 |
| State legislative tax change | | $ | 10 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
|
| Internal restructuring | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (90 | ) |
| Other items | | (1 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Total | | $ | 9 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | (90 | ) |
None.
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As of December 31, 20142015, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined by Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act. Based upon this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 20142015.
MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is the process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to allow for the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors;
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements; and
provide reasonable assurance as to the detection of fraud.
All internal control systems have inherent limitations, including the possibility of circumvention and overriding of controls, and therefore can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the designed control objectives. The Company’s internal control system is supported by written policies and procedures, contains self-monitoring mechanisms, and is audited by the internal audit function. Appropriate actions are taken by management to correct deficiencies as they are identified.
As of December 31, 20142015, management has assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. In a report included on pages 4440 and 45,41, management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 20142015.
In making this assessment, we used the criteria described in “Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013)” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
Our independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP, with direct access to our Board of Directors through our Audit and Finance Committee, has audited the consolidated financial statements prepared by us. Deloitte & Touche LLP has also issued an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting. Their report on the consolidated financial statements isand attestation report are included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report under the heading “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”. Deloitte & Touche LLP has issued an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting.Data.”
MANAGEMENT’S PROCESS TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
To comply with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we followed a comprehensive compliance process across the enterprise to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting, engaging employees at all levels of the organization. Our internal control environment includes an enterprise-wide attitude of integrity and control consciousness that establishes a positive “tone at the top.” This is exemplified by our ethics program that includes long-standing principles and policies on ethical business conduct that require employees to maintain the highest ethical and legal standards in the conduct of our business, which have been distributed to all employees; a toll-free telephone helpline whereby any
employee may report suspected violations of law or our policy; and an office of ethics and business practice. The internal control system further includes careful selection and training of supervisory and management personnel, appropriate delegation of authority and division of responsibility, dissemination of accounting and business policies throughout the Company, and an extensive program of internal audits with management follow-up. Our Board of Directors, assisted by the Audit and Finance Committee, monitors the integrity of our financial statements and financial reporting procedures, the performance of our internal audit function and independent auditors, and other matters set forth in its charter. The Committee, which consists of independent directors, meets regularly with representatives of management, and with the independent auditors and the Internal Auditor, with and without management representatives in attendance, to review their activities.
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 20142015, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
None.
Information concerning our directors is hereby incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) within 120 days of the
close of our fiscal year. The Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors has at least one member who is a financial expert, as that term is defined in Item 401(d)(5) of Regulation S-K. Further information concerning the composition of the Audit and Finance Committee and our audit committee financial experts is hereby incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement that will be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the close of our fiscal year. Information with respect to our executive officers is set forth on pages 65 and 76 in Part I of this Form 10-K under the caption, “Executive Officers of the Registrant.” Executive officers of International Paper are elected to hold office until the next annual meeting of the Board of Directors following the annual meeting of shareholders and, until the election of successors, subject to removal by the Board.
The Company’s Code of Business Ethics (Code) is applicable to all employees of the Company, including the chief executive officer and senior financial officers, as well as the Board of Directors. We disclose any amendments to our Code and any waivers from a provision of our Code granted to our directors, chief executive officer and senior financial officers on our Internet Web site within four business days following such amendment or waiver. To date, no waivers of the Code have been granted.
We make available free of charge on our Internet Web site at www.internationalpaper.com, and in print to any shareholder who requests them, our Corporate Governance Principles, our Code of Business Ethics and the Charters of our Audit and Finance Committee, Management Development and Compensation Committee, Governance Committee and Public Policy and Environment Committee. Requests for copies may be directed to the corporate secretary at our corporate headquarters.
Information with respect to compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act and our corporate governance is hereby incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement that will be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the close of our fiscal year.
Information with respect to the compensation of executives and directors of the Company is hereby incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement that will be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the close of our fiscal year.
A description of the security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management and equity compensation plan information is hereby incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement that will be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the close of our fiscal year.
A description of certain relationships and related transactions is hereby incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement that will be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the close of our fiscal year.
Information with respect to fees paid to, and services rendered by, our principal accountant, and our policies and procedures for pre-approving those services, is hereby incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement that will be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the close of our fiscal year.
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| (1) | Financial Statements – See Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. |
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| (2) | Financial Statement Schedules – The following additional financial data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in Item 8. Schedules not included with this additional financial data have been omitted because they are not applicable, or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto. |
20142015, 20132014 and 20122013 |
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| Consolidated Schedule: II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts. | 9790 |
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| (3.1 | ) | Restated Certificate of Incorporation of International Paper Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 13, 2013). |
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| (3.2 | ) | By-laws of International Paper Company, as amended through May 17, 2013February 9, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.23.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 13, 2013)February 8, 2016). |
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| (4.1 | ) | Indenture, dated as of April 12, 1999, between International Paper and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 29, 2000). |
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| (4.2 | ) | Supplemental Indenture (including the form of Notes), dated as of June 4, 2008, between International Paper Company and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 4, 2008). |
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| (4.3 | ) | Supplemental Indenture (including the form of Notes), dated as of May 11, 2009, between International Paper Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 11, 2009). |
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| (4.4 | ) | Supplemental Indenture (including the form of Notes), dated as of August 10, 2009, between International Paper Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 10, 2009). |
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| (4.5 | ) | Supplemental Indenture (including the form of Notes), dated as of December 7, 2009, between International Paper Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 7, 2009). |
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| (4.6 | ) | Supplemental Indenture (including the form of Notes), dated as of November 16, 2011, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 16, 2011). |
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| (4.7 | ) | Supplemental Indenture (including the form of Notes), dated as of June 10, 2014, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 10, 2014). |
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| (4.8 | ) | Supplemental Indenture (including the form of Notes), dated as of May 26, 2015, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 26, 2015). |
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| (4.9 | ) | In accordance with Item 601 (b) (4) (iii) (A) of Regulation S-K, certain instruments respecting long-term debt of the Company have been omitted but will be furnished to the Commission upon request. |
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| (10.1 | ) | Amended and Restated 2009 Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 10, 2014). + |
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| (10.2 | ) | 20142015 Management Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.310.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013)2014). + |
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| (10.3 | ) | 20152016 Management Incentive Plan. *Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 8, 2016) + |
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| (10.4 | ) | Amended and Restated 2009 Executive Management Incentive Plan, including 2015 Exhibits thereto. * + |
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(10.5 | ) | 2014 Exhibits to the Amended and Restated 2009 Executive Management Incentive Planthereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.610.4 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013)2014). + |
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| (10.5 | ) | 2016 Exhibits to the Amended and Restated 2009 Executive Management Incentive Plan. * + |
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| (10.6 | ) | Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated as of May 10, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010). + |
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| (10.7 | ) | Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013). + |
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| (10.8 | ) | Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (cash settled). (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013). + |
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| (10.9 | ) | Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (stock settled). (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013). + |
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| (10.10 | ) | Form of Performance Share Plan award certificate. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013).* + |
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| (10.11 | ) | Pension Restoration Plan for Salaried Employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009). + |
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| (10.12 | ) | Unfunded Supplemental Retirement Plan for Senior Managers, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007). + |
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| (10.13 | ) | Amendment No. 1 to the International Paper Company Unfunded Supplemental Retirement Plan for Senior Managers, effective October 13, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 17, 2008). + |
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| (10.14 | ) | Amendment No. 2 to the International Paper Company Unfunded Supplemental Retirement Plan for Senior Managers, effective October 14, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 17, 2008). + |
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| (10.15 | ) | Amendment No. 3 to the International Paper Company Unfunded Supplemental Retirement Plan for Senior Managers, effective December 8, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008). + |
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| (10.16 | ) | Amendment No. 4 to the International Paper Company Unfunded Supplemental Retirement Plan for Senior Managers, effective January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009). + |
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| (10.17 | ) | Amendment No. 5 to the International Paper Company Unfunded Supplemental Retirement Plan for Senior Managers, effective October 31, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009). + |
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| (10.18 | ) | Amendment No. 6 to the International Paper Company Unfunded Supplemental Retirement Plan for Senior Managers, effective January 1, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011). + |
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| (10.19 | ) | Form of Non-Competition Agreement, entered into by certain Company employees (including named executive officers) who have received restricted stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008). + |
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| (10.20 | ) | Form of Non-Solicitation Agreement, entered into by certain Company employees (including named executive officers) who have received restricted stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006). + |
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| (10.21 | ) | Form of Change-in-Control Agreement - Tier I, for the Chief Executive Officer and all "grandfathered" senior vice presidents elected prior to 2012 (all named executive officers) - approved September 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013). + |
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| (10.22 | ) | Form of Change-in-Control Agreement - Tier II, for all future senior vice presidents and all "grandfathered" vice presidents elected prior to February 2008 - approved September 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013). + |
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| (10.23 | ) | Form of Indemnification Agreement for Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003). + |
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| (10.24 | ) | Board Policy on Severance Agreements with Senior Executives (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 18, 2005). + |
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| (10.25 | ) | Board Policy on Change of Control Agreements (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 18, 2005). + |
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| (10.26 | ) | Time Sharing Agreement, dated October 17, 2014 (and effective November 1, 2014), by and between Mark S. Sutton and International Paper Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 14, 2014). + |
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| (10.27 | ) | Five-Year Credit Agreement dated as of August 5, 2014, among International Paper Company, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., individually and as administrative agent, and certain lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014). |
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(10.28 | ) | IP Debt Security, dated December 7, 2006, issued by International Paper Company to Basswood Forests LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 13, 2006). |
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(10.29 | ) | IP Hickory Note, dated December 7, 2006, issued by International Paper Company to Hickory Forests LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 13, 2006). |
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(10.30 | ) | Credit Agreement, dated as of February 13, 2012, by and among the Company, UBS AG, Stamford Branch, as administrative agent; BNP Paribas Securities Corp., as syndication agent; Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, as co-documentation agents; UBS Securities LLC, BNP Paribas Securities Corp., CoBank, ACB, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and RBS Securities Inc., as joint lead arrangers; and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 13, 2012). |
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(10.31 | ) | Loan Agreement dated December 3, 2007, by and among TIN Land Financing, LLC, Citibank, N.A., Citicorp North America, Inc., as Agent, and the other Lenders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Temple-Inland's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on December 4, 2007). |
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(10.32 | ) | Amendment No. 1 dated August 11, 2011 to Loan Agreement dated December 3, 2007, by and among TIN Land Financing, LLC, Citibank, N.A., Citicorp North America, Inc., as Agent, and the other Lenders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Temple-Inland's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 1, 2011, and filed with the Commission on November 7, 2011). |
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(10.33 | ) | Loan Agreement dated December 3, 2007, by and among TIN Timber Financing, LLC, Citibank, N.A., Citicorp North America, Inc., as Agent, and the other Lenders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Temple-Inland's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on December 4, 2007). |
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(10.34 | ) | Amendment No. 1 dated August 11, 2011 to Loan Agreement dated December 3, 2007, by and among TIN Timber Financing, LLC, Citibank, N.A., Citicorp North America, Inc., as Agent, and the other Lenders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Temple-Inland's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 1, 2011, and filed with the Commission on November 7, 2011). |
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(10.3510.28 | ) | Form of Timber Note Receivable (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Temple-Inland's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 3, 2010,Equity Transfer Agreement dated October 7, 2015, between International Paper Investment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and filed with the Commission on August 9, 2010).The Company agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request. |
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(10.36 | ) | Form of Letter of Credit (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Temple-Inland's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 3, 2010, and filed with the Commission on August 9, 2010).Shandong Sun Holding Group Co., Ltd. * |
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| (11 | ) | Statement of Computation of Per Share Earnings.* |
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| (12 | ) | Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends. * |
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| (21 | ) | List of Subsidiaries of Registrant. * |
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| (23 | ) | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. * |
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| (24 | ) | Power of Attorney (contained on the signature page to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014)2015). * |
| (31.1 | ) | Certification by Mark S. Sutton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. * |
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| (31.2 | ) | Certification by Carol L. Roberts, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. * |
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| (32 | ) | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.* |
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| (101.INS) | XBRL Instance Document * |
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| (101.SCH) | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema * |
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| (101.CAL) | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase * |
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| (101.DEF) | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase * |
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| (101.LAB) | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase * |
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| (101.PRE) | XBRL Extension Presentation Linkbase * |
+ Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
* Filed herewith
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(In millions)
| | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 |
| Balance at
Beginning
of Period |
| | Additions
Charged to
Earnings |
| | Additions
Charged to
Other
Accounts |
| | Deductions
from
Reserves | | Balance at
End of
Period |
| Balance at
Beginning
of Period | | Additions
Charged to
Earnings | | Additions
Charged to
Other
Accounts | | Deductions
from
Reserves | | Balance at
End of
Period |
| Description | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Reserves Applied Against Specific Assets Shown on Balance Sheet: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Doubtful accounts – current | $ | 109 |
| | $ | 11 |
| | $ | — |
| | (38)(a) | | $ | 82 |
| $ | 82 |
| | $ | 11 |
| | $ | — |
| | (23)(a) | | $ | 70 |
|
| Restructuring reserves | 51 |
| | 41 |
| | — |
| | (76)(b) | | 16 |
| 16 |
| | 5 |
| | — |
| | (11)(b) | | 10 |
|
| | | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 |
| Balance at
Beginning
of Period |
| | Additions
Charged to
Earnings |
| | Additions
Charged to
Other
Accounts |
| | Deductions
from
Reserves | | Balance at
End of
Period |
| Balance at
Beginning
of Period | | Additions
Charged to
Earnings | | Additions
Charged to
Other
Accounts | | Deductions
from
Reserves | | Balance at
End of
Period |
| Description | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Reserves Applied Against Specific Assets Shown on Balance Sheet: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Doubtful accounts – current | $ | 119 |
| | $ | 38 |
| | $ | — |
| | (48)(a) | | $ | 109 |
| $ | 109 |
| | $ | 11 |
| | $ | — |
| | (38)(a) | | $ | 82 |
|
| Restructuring reserves | 17 |
| | 46 |
| | — |
| | (12)(b) | | 51 |
| 51 |
| | 41 |
| | — |
| | (76)(b) | | 16 |
|
| | | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 |
| Balance at
Beginning
of Period |
| | Additions
Charged to
Earnings |
| | Additions
Charged to
Other
Accounts |
| | Deductions
from
Reserves | | Balance at
End of
Period |
| Balance at
Beginning
of Period | | Additions
Charged to
Earnings | | Additions
Charged to
Other
Accounts | | Deductions
from
Reserves | | Balance at
End of
Period |
| Description | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Reserves Applied Against Specific Assets Shown on Balance Sheet: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Doubtful accounts – current | $ | 126 |
| | $ | 11 |
| | $ | — |
| | (18)(a) | | $ | 119 |
| $ | 119 |
| | $ | 38 |
| | $ | — |
| | (48)(a) | | $ | 109 |
|
| Restructuring reserves | 8 |
| | 17 |
| | — |
| | (8)(b) | | 17 |
| 17 |
| | 46 |
| | — |
| | (12)(b) | | 51 |
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| (a) | Includes write-offs, less recoveries, of accounts determined to be uncollectible and other adjustments. |
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| (b) | Includes payments and deductions for reversals of previously established reserves that were no longer required. |
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
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| | | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| By: | /S/ SHARON R. RYAN | | |
| | Sharon R. Ryan | | |
| | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | | |
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Sharon R. Ryan and Deon Vaughan as his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, acting alone, with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any or all amendments to this annual report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
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| Signature | | Title | | Date |
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/S/ MARKMARK S. SUTTONSUTTON | | Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer and Director | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| Mark S. Sutton | | | | |
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/S/ DAVID J. BRONCZEK | | Director | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| David J. Bronczek | | | | |
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/S/ WILLIAM J. BURNS | | Director | | February 25, 2016 |
| Willliam J. Burns | | | | |
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/S/ AHMET C. DORDUNCU | | Director | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| Ahmet C. Dorduncu | | | | |
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/S/ ILENEILENE S. GORDONGORDON | | Director | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| Ilene S. Gordon | | | | |
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/S/ JAYJAY L. JOHNSONJOHNSON | | Director | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| Jay L. Johnson | | | | |
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/S/ STACEY J. MOBLEY | | Director | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| Stacey J. Mobley | | | | |
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/S/ JOAN E. SPERO | | Director | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| Joan E. Spero | | | | |
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/S/ JOHN L. TOWNSEND III | | Director | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| John L. Townsend III | | | | |
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/S/ WILLIAM G. WALTER | | Director | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| William G. Walter | | | | |
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/S/ J. STEVEN WHISLER | | Director | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| J. Steven Whisler | | | | |
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/S/ RAYRAY G. YOUNGYOUNG | | Director | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| Ray G. Young | | | | |
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/S/ CAROL L. ROBERTS | | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| Carol L. Roberts | | | | |
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/S/ TTERRIERRI L. HERRINGTONHERRINGTON | | Vice President – Finance and Controller | | February 26, 201525, 2016 |
| Terri L. Herrington | | | | |
20142015 LISTING OF FACILITIES
(all facilities are owned except noted otherwise) |
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| PRINTING PAPERS | | Nova Campina, São Paulo, Brazil | | Griffin, Georgia |
| | Paulinia, São Paulo, Brazil | | Kennesaw,Stone Mountain, Georgia leased
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| | Yanzhou City, China (2) | | Tucker, Georgia |
| Uncoated Papers and Pulp | | Yanzhou City, ChinaVeracruz, Mexico | | Lithonia, GeorgiaAurora, Illinois (3 locations) |
| U.S.: | | Veracruz, Mexico | | Savannah, Georgia |
Courtland, Alabama (1)
| | Kenitra, Morocco | | Stone Mountain, Georgia |
Selma, Alabama (Riverdale Mill) | | Edirne, Turkey | | Tucker, Georgia |
Cantonment, Florida (Pensacola Mill) | | Corum, Turkey | | Aurora, Illinois (2 locations) |
Ticonderoga, New York | | | | Bedford Park, Illinois (2 locations) 1 leased |
| Selma, Alabama (Riverdale Mill) | | Edirne, Turkey | | Belleville, Illinois |
| Cantonment, Florida (Pensacola Mill) | | Corum, Turkey (1) | | Carroll Stream, Illinois |
| Ticonderoga, New York | | | | Des Plaines, Illinois |
| Riegelwood, North Carolina | | Corrugated Container | | Belleville,Lincoln, Illinois |
| Eastover, South Carolina | | U.S.: | | Carroll Stream,Montgomery, Illinois |
| Georgetown, South Carolina | | Bay Minette, Alabama | | Chicago,Northlake, Illinois |
| Sumter, South Carolina | | Decatur, Alabama | | Des Plaines,Rockford, Illinois |
| Franklin, Virginia | | Dothan, Alabama leased | | Lincoln, IllinoisButler, Indiana |
| | | Huntsville, Alabama | | Montgomery, IllinoisCrawfordsville, Indiana |
| International: | | Bentonville,Conway, Arkansas (2 locations) | | Northlake, IllinoisFort Wayne, Indiana |
Luiz Antônio, São Paulo, Brazil | | Conway, Arkansas | | Rockford, Illinois |
Mogi Guacu, São Paulo, Brazil | | Fort Smith, Arkansas (2 locations) | | Butler,Hammond, Indiana |
| Mogi Guacu, São Paulo, Brazil | | Russellville, Arkansas (2 locations) | | Indianapolis, Indiana (3 locations) |
| Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil | | Russellville, Arkansas (2 locations)Phoenix (Tolleson), Arizona | | Crawfordsville,Saint Anthony, Indiana |
| Saillat, France | | Tolleson,Yuma, Arizona | | Fort Wayne,Tipton, Indiana |
| Kadiam, India | | Yuma, Arizona | | Hammond, Indiana |
Rajahmundry, India | | Anaheim, California | | Indianapolis, Indiana (2 locations)Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Kwidzyn, Poland | | Bell, California | | Saint Anthony, Indiana |
Svetogorsk, RussiaRajahmundry, India | | Buena Park, California leased | | Tipton, IndianaWaterloo, Iowa |
| Kwidzyn, Poland | | Camarillo, California | | Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING | | Carson, California | | Waterloo, Iowa |
| | Cerritos, California leased
| | Garden City, Kansas |
ContainerboardSvetogorsk, Russia | | Compton,Carson, California | | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
U.S.: | | Compton, California | | Lexington, Kentucky |
| INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING | | Elk Grove, California | | Lexington,Louisville, Kentucky |
Pine Hill, Alabama | | Exeter, California | | Louisville,Walton (Richwood), Kentucky |
Prattville, AlabamaContainerboard | | Gilroy, California (2 locations)1 leased | | Walton, KentuckyBogalusa, Louisiana |
Cantonment, Florida (Pensacola Mill)U.S.: | | Los Angeles, California leased | | Lafayette, Louisiana |
Rome, GeorgiaPine Hill, Alabama | | Modesto, California | | Bogalusa,Shreveport, Louisiana |
Savannah, GeorgiaPrattville, Alabama | | Ontario, California | | Shreveport,Springhill, Louisiana |
Cayuga, IndianaCantonment, Florida (Pensacola Mill) | | Salinas, California | | Springhill, LouisianaAuburn, Maine |
Cedar Rapids, IowaRome, Georgia | | Sanger, California | | Auburn, MaineThree Rivers, Michigan |
Henderson, KentuckySavannah, Georgia | | San Leandro, California leased | | Three Rivers, MichiganArden Hills, Minnesota |
Maysville, KentuckyCayuga, Indiana | | Santa Fe Springs, California (2 locations)1 leased | | Arden Hills,Austin, Minnesota |
Bogalusa, LouisianaCedar Rapids, Iowa | | Stockton, California | | Austin,Fridley, Minnesota |
Campti, LouisianaHenderson, Kentucky | | Tracy, California | | Fridley, Minnesota |
Mansfield, Louisiana | | Golden, Colorado | | Minneapolis, Minnesota leased |
Vicksburg, MississippiMaysville, Kentucky | | Wheat Ridge,Golden, Colorado | | Shakopee, Minnesota |
Valliant, OklahomaBogalusa, Louisiana | | Putnam, ConnecticutWheat Ridge, Colorado | | White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
Springfield, OregonCampti, Louisiana | | Putnam, Connecticut | | Houston, Mississippi |
| Mansfield, Louisiana | | Orlando, Florida | | Houston,Jackson (Richland), Mississippi |
Orange, TexasVicksburg, Mississippi | | Plant City, Florida | | Jackson, Mississippi |
| | Tampa, Florida leased
| | Magnolia, Mississippi leased |
International:Valliant, Oklahoma | | Tampa, Florida leased | | Olive Branch, Mississippi |
| Springfield, Oregon | | Columbus, Georgia | | Olive Branch, MississippiFenton, Missouri |
| Orange, Texas | | Forest Park, Georgia | | Kansas City, Missouri |
| | Griffin, Georgia | | Maryland Heights, Missouri |
| International: | | Kennesaw, Georgia leased | | North Kansas City, Missouri leased |
| Franco da Rocha, São Paulo, Brazil | | Forest Park,Lithonia, Georgia | | Fenton,St. Joseph, Missouri |
| Nova Campina, São Paulo, Brazil | | Savannah, Georgia | | St. Louis, Missouri |
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Kansas City, Missouri | | Laurens, South Carolina | | Wuhan, China |
Maryland Heights, Missouri | | Lexington, South Carolina | | Arles, France |
North Kansas City, Missouri leased
| | Ashland City, Tennessee leased
| | Chalon-sur-Saone, France |
St. Joseph, Missouri | | Cleveland, Tennessee | | Creil, France |
St. Louis, Missouri | | Elizabethton, Tennessee leased
| | LePuy, France (Espaly Box Plant) |
| Omaha, Nebraska | | Morristown, Tennessee | | Mortagne, France |
Barrington, New Jersey | | Murfreesboro, Tennessee | | Guadeloupe, French West Indies |
Bellmawr, New Jersey | | Amarillo, Texas | | Batam, IndonesiaBellusco, Italy |
Milltown,Barrington, New Jersey | | Carrollton, Texas (2 locations) | | Bellusco,Catania, Italy |
Spotswood,Bellmawr, New Jersey | | Edinburg, Texas (2 locations) (7) | | Catania,Pomezia, Italy |
Thorofare,Milltown, New Jersey | | El Paso, Texas | | Pomezia,San Felice, Italy |
Binghamton,Spotswood, New YorkJersey | | Ft. Worth, Texas leased | | San Felice, ItalyKuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Buffalo,Thorofare, New YorkJersey | | Grand Prairie, Texas | | Kuala Lumpur,Juhor, Malaysia |
Rochester,Binghamton (Conklin), New York | | Hidalgo, Texas | | Juhor, Malaysia |
Scotia, New York | | McAllen, Texas | | Apodaco (Monterrey), Mexico leased |
Utica,Buffalo, New York | | McAllen, Texas | | Ixtaczoquitlan, Mexico |
| Rochester, New York | | San Antonio, Texas (2 locations) | | Ixtaczoquitlan, Mexico |
Charlotte, North Carolina (2 locations) | | Sealy, Texas | | Juarez, Mexico leased |
1 leased
Scotia, New York | | Waxahachie,Sealy, Texas | | Los Mochis, Mexico |
Lumberton, North CarolinaUtica, New York | | Lynchburg, Virginia Waxahachie, Texas | | Puebla, Mexico leased |
Manson,Charlotte, North Carolina (2 locations) | | Petersburg,Lynchburg, Virginia | | Reynosa, Mexico |
Newton, North Carolina 1 leased | | Richmond,Petersburg, Virginia | | San Jose Iturbide, Mexico |
Statesville,Lumberton, North Carolina | | Richmond, Virginia | | Santa Catarina, Mexico |
| Manson, North Carolina | | Moses Lake, Washington | | Santa Catarina, Mexico |
Byesville, Ohio | | Olympia, Washington | | Silao, Mexico |
Delaware, OhioNewton, North Carolina | | Yakima,Olympia, Washington | | Villa Nicolas Romero, Mexico |
Eaton,Statesville, North Carolina | | Yakima, Washington | | Zapopan, Mexico |
| Byesville, Ohio | | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin | | Zapopan, MexicoAgadir, Morocco |
Kenton,Delaware, Ohio | | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | | Agadir,Casablanca, Morocco |
| Eaton, Ohio | | | | Singapore, Singapore |
| Kenton, Ohio | | International: | | Almeria, Spain |
| Madison, Ohio | | Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil | | Casablanca, MoroccoBarcelona, Spain |
| Marion, Ohio | | International:Paulinia, São Paulo, Brazil | | Kenitra, MoroccoBilbao, Spain |
Marysville, Ohio leased | | Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil | | Singapore, Singapore |
Middletown, Ohio | | Paulinia, São Paulo, Brazil | | Almeria, Spain |
Mt. Vernon, Ohio | | Rio Verde, Goias, Brazil | | Barcelona,Gandia, Spain |
Newark,Middletown, Ohio | | Suzano, São Paulo, Brazil | | Bilbao,Madrid, Spain |
Streetsboro,Mt. Vernon, Ohio | | Las Palmas, Canary Islands | | Gandia, SpainBangkok, Thailand |
Wooster,Newark, Ohio | | Tenerife, Canary Islands | | Madrid, SpainAdana, Turkey |
| Streetsboro, Ohio | | Rancagua, Chile | | Bursa, Turkey |
| Wooster, Ohio | | Baoding, China | | Corlu, Turkey |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | | Rancagua, ChileBeijing, China | | Valladolid, Spain (2)
Corum, Turkey |
| Beaverton, Oregon (2 locations) | | Baoding,Chengdu, China | | Bangkok, ThailandGebze, Turkey |
| Hillsboro, Oregon | | Beijing,Dalian, China (2 locations) (8)
| | Adana,Izmir, Turkey |
| Portland, Oregon | | Chengdu,Dongguan, China | | Bursa, Turkey |
Salem, Oregon leased | | Dalian, China | | Corlu, Turkey |
Biglerville, Pennsylvania | | Dongguan, China | | Corum, Turkey |
Eighty-four, Pennsylvania | | Guangzhou, China (2 locations) | | Gebze, Turkey |
Hazleton,Biglerville, Pennsylvania (2 locations) | | Hohhot, China | | Izmir, TurkeyRecycling |
Kennett Square,Eighty-four, Pennsylvania | | Nanjing China | | U.S.: |
Lancaster,Hazleton, Pennsylvania | | Shanghai, China (2 locations) | | RecyclingPhoenix, Arizona |
Littlestown, Kennett Square (Toughkenamon),
Pennsylvania(4) | | Shenyang, China | | U.S.:Fremont, California |
Mount Carmel,Lancaster, Pennsylvania | | Suzhou, China | | Phoenix, Arizona leased
Norwalk, California |
Georgetown, South CarolinaMount Carmel, Pennsylvania | | Tianjin, China (2 locations) | | West Sacramento, California |
| Georgetown, South Carolina | | Wuhan, China | | Fremont, CaliforniaDenver, Colorado (1)
|
| Laurens, South Carolina | | Arles, France | | Itasca, Illinois |
| Lexington, South Carolina | | Chalon-sur-Saone, France | | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Ashland City, Tennessee leased | | Creil, France | | Wichita, Kansas |
| Cleveland, Tennessee | | LePuy, France (Espaly Box Plant) | | Roseville, Minnesota |
Elizabethton, Tennessee leased | | Mortagne, France | | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Morristown, Tennessee | | Guadeloupe, French West Indies | | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | | Batam, Indonesia | | Beaverton, Oregon |
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Norwalk, CaliforniaEugene, Oregon leased | | Riegelwood, North Carolina | | |
West Sacramento, California | | Hazelton, Pennsylvania (6)
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Denver, Colorado | | (C & D Center) | | |
Itasca, Illinois | | Prosperity, South Carolina | | |
Des Moines, Iowa | | Texarkana, Texas | | |
Wichita, Kansas | | | | |
Roseville, Minnesota | | Foodservice | | |
Omaha, Nebraska leased
| | U.S.: | | |
Charlotte, North Carolina | | Visalia, California | | |
Beaverton, Oregon | | Shelbyville, Illinois | | |
Eugene, Oregon leased
| | Kenton, OhioDISTRIBUTION | | |
Memphis, Tennessee leased(1) | | | | |
| Carrollton, Texas | | International:IP Asia | | |
| Salt Lake City, Utah | | Shanghai, ChinaInternational: | | |
| Richmond, Virginia | | Beijing, China (8 locations) | | |
| Kent, Washington | | Bogota, ColombiaMalaysia | | |
| | | Cheshire, England leased
Taiwan | | |
| International: | | Thailand | | |
Monterrey, Mexico leased | | DISTRIBUTIONVietnam | | |
Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico leased | | | | |
| | | IP AsiaFOREST PRODUCTS | | |
| Bags | | International: | | |
| U.S.: | | China (8 locations)Forest Resources | | |
| Buena Park, California | | MalaysiaInternational: | | |
| Beaverton, Oregon | | TaiwanApproximately 335,000 acres in Brazil | | |
| Grand Prairie, Texas | | Thailand | | |
| | | Vietnam | | |
| CONSUMER PACKAGING | | | | |
| | | FOREST PRODUCTS | | |
| Coated Paperboard | | | | |
Ontario, California leased (3)
Augusta, Georgia | | Forest Resources | | |
(C & D Center)Riegelwood, North Carolina | | International: | | |
Augusta, GeorgiaProsperity, South Carolina | | Approximately 334,000 acres in Brazil | | |
| Texarkana, Texas | | | | |
| | | | |
| Foodservice | | | | |
| U.S.: | | | | |
| Visalia, California | | | | |
| Shelbyville, Illinois | | | | |
| Kenton, Ohio | | | | |
| | | | |
| International: | | | | |
| Shanghai, China | | | | |
| Beijing, China | | | | |
| Bogota, Colombia | | | | |
Springhill, LouisianaCheshire, England (5)leased
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(C & D Center) | | | | |
Sturgis, Michigan (6)
| | | | |
(C & D Center) | | | | |
Greensboro, North Carolina (6)
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(C & D Center) | | | | |
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(1) Closed February 2014March 2015 | | (5) Closed December 2014 | | |
(2) Closed March 2014 | | (6) Sold October 20142015 | | |
(3) Closed June 2014 | | (7) 1 location closed February 2014 | | |
(4) Closed July 2014 | | (8) 1 location sold December 2014 | | |
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20142015 CAPACITY INFORMATION
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
| | | (in thousands of short tons) | U.S. |
| | EMEA |
| | Americas,
other
than U.S. |
| | Asia |
| | India |
| | Total |
| U.S. | | EMEA | | Americas,
other
than U.S. | | Asia | | India | | Total |
| Industrial Packaging | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Containerboard | 13,001 |
| | 38 |
| | 366 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 13,405 |
| 13,131 |
| | 48 |
| | 360 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 13,539 |
|
| Printing Papers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Uncoated Freesheet | 1,771 |
| | 1,150 |
| | 1,135 |
| | — |
| | 256 |
| | 4,312 |
| 1,808 |
| | 1,150 |
| | 1,135 |
| | — |
| | 258 |
| | 4,351 |
|
| Bristols | 169 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 169 |
| 165 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 165 |
|
| Uncoated Papers and Bristols | 1,940 |
| | 1,150 |
| | 1,135 |
| | — |
| | 256 |
| | 4,481 |
| 1,973 |
| | 1,150 |
| | 1,135 |
| | — |
| | 258 |
| | 4,516 |
|
| Dried Pulp | 1,307 |
| | 328 |
| | 140 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,775 |
| 1,335 |
| | 346 |
| | 140 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,821 |
|
| Newsprint | — |
| | 124 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 124 |
| — |
| | 124 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 124 |
|
| Total Printing Papers | 3,247 |
| | 1,602 |
| | 1,275 |
| | — |
| | 256 |
| | 6,380 |
| 3,308 |
| | 1,620 |
| | 1,275 |
| | — |
| | 258 |
| | 6,461 |
|
| Consumer Packaging | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Coated Paperboard | 1,566 |
| | 352 |
| | — |
| | 1,413 |
| | — |
| | 3,331 |
| 1,568 |
| | 379 |
| | — |
| | 1,413 |
| (b) | — |
| | 3,360 |
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(a) In addition to Containerboard, this also includes saturated kraft, kraft bag, and gypsum.
(b) The Company's ownership interest in the Asian Coated Paperboard business was sold in October 2015.
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| Forest Resources | |
We own, manage or have an interest in approximately 1.21.4 million acres of forestlands worldwide. These forestlands and associated acres are located in the following regions: | (M Acres) |
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| Brazil | 334335 |
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| We have harvesting rights in: | |
| Russia | 8821,047 |
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| Poland | 3— |
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| Total | 1,2191,382 |
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