Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 20, 2018 | |
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,018 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Trading Symbol | CVA | |
Entity Registrant Name | COVANTA HOLDING CORP | |
Entity Central Index Key | 225,648 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 130,808,687 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
OPERATING REVENUES: | ||
Waste and service revenue | $ 312 | $ 286 |
Energy revenue | 100 | 86 |
Recycled metals revenue | 24 | 16 |
Other operating revenue | 22 | 16 |
Total operating revenue | 458 | 404 |
OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||
Plant operating expense | 345 | 332 |
Other operating expense, net | 8 | 15 |
General and administrative expense | 31 | 28 |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 54 | 52 |
Total operating expense | 438 | 427 |
Operating income (loss) | 20 | (23) |
Other income (expense): | ||
Interest expense | (38) | (36) |
Gain (loss) on sale of assets | 210 | (4) |
Total other income (expense) | 172 | (40) |
Income (loss) before income tax benefit | 192 | (63) |
Income tax benefit | 9 | 11 |
Net income (loss) | $ 201 | $ (52) |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding: | ||
Basic | 130 | 129 |
Diluted | 132 | 129 |
Earnings Per Share Attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation stockholders': | ||
Basic | $ 1.55 | $ (0.41) |
Diluted | 1.53 | (0.41) |
Cash Dividend Declared Per Share | $ 0.25 | $ 0.25 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||
Net income (loss) | $ 201 | $ (52) |
Foreign currency translation, net of tax expense of $1, $0, respectively | 12 | 3 |
Net unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of tax expense of $1, $0, respectively | 32 | 0 |
Other comprehensive income | 44 | 3 |
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ 245 | $ (49) |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME4
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax | $ 1 | $ 0 |
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, tax | $ 1 | $ 0 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Current Assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 51 | $ 46 |
Restricted funds held in trust | 42 | 43 |
Receivables (less allowances of $11 million and $14 million, respectively) | 318 | 341 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 61 | 73 |
Assets held for sale | 3 | 653 |
Total Current Assets | 475 | 1,156 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,609 | 2,606 |
Restricted funds held in trust | 23 | 28 |
Waste, service and energy contracts, net | 248 | 251 |
Other intangible assets, net | 35 | 36 |
Goodwill | 313 | 313 |
Other assets | 219 | 51 |
Total Assets | 3,922 | 4,441 |
Current Liabilities: | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | 10 | 10 |
Current portion of project debt | 24 | 23 |
Accounts payable | 75 | 151 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 261 | 313 |
Liabilities held for sale | 0 | 540 |
Total Current Liabilities | 370 | 1,037 |
Long-term debt | 2,279 | 2,339 |
Project debt | 141 | 151 |
Deferred income taxes | 412 | 412 |
Other liabilities | 75 | 75 |
Total Liabilities | 3,277 | 4,014 |
Covanta Holding Corporation stockholders' equity: | ||
Preferred stock ($0.10 par value; authorized 10 shares; none issued and outstanding) | 0 | 0 |
Common stock ($0.10 par value; authorized 250 shares; issued 136 shares, outstanding 131 shares) | 14 | 14 |
Additional paid-in capital | 828 | 822 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (11) | (55) |
Accumulated deficit | (185) | (353) |
Treasury stock, at par | (1) | (1) |
Total stockholders' equity | 645 | 427 |
Total Liabilities and Equity | $ 3,922 | $ 4,441 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE6
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Receivables, allowances | $ 11 | $ 14 |
Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.10 | $ 0.10 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 10 | 10 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.10 | $ 0.10 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 250 | 250 |
Common stock, shares issued | 136 | 136 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 131 | 131 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME7
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Net income (loss) | $ 201 | $ (52) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 54 | 52 |
Amortization of deferred debt financing costs | 2 | 2 |
Gain (loss) on sale of assets | 210 | (4) |
Stock-based compensation expense | 9 | 5 |
Deferred income taxes | (3) | (14) |
Other, net | (12) | 2 |
Change in working capital, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions | (44) | 5 |
Changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities, net | 6 | 5 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 3 | 9 |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (81) | (62) |
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | (4) | (16) |
Proceeds from the sale of assets, net | 111 | 0 |
Property insurance proceeds | 7 | 2 |
Payment of indemnification claim from sale of asset | (7) | 0 |
Other, net | 0 | (1) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 26 | (77) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt | 0 | 400 |
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility | 170 | 331 |
Proceeds from borrowings on project debt | 0 | 33 |
Payments on long-term debt | (1) | (1) |
Payment on revolving credit facility | (228) | (288) |
Payments on equipment financing capital leases | (1) | (1) |
Payments on project debt | (10) | (9) |
Payment of deferred financing costs | 0 | (8) |
Cash dividends paid to stockholders | (33) | (33) |
Financing of insurance premiums, net | (7) | 0 |
Other, net | 0 | (3) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (110) | 421 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 3 | 1 |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect | (78) | 354 |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents | 116 | 548 |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | 51 | 444 |
Restricted funds held in trust | 42 | 52 |
Restricted funds held in trust | $ 23 | $ 52 |
ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESE
ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION | ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION The terms “we,” “our,” “ours,” “us”, "Covanta" and “Company” refer to Covanta Holding Corporation and its subsidiaries; the term “Covanta Energy” refers to our subsidiary Covanta Energy, LLC and its subsidiaries. Organization Covanta is one of the world’s largest owners and operators of infrastructure for the conversion of waste to energy (known as “energy-from-waste” or “EfW”), and also owns and operates related waste transport, processing and disposal assets. EfW serves as both a sustainable waste management solution that is environmentally superior to landfilling and as a source of clean energy that reduces overall greenhouse gas emissions and is considered renewable under the laws of many states and under federal law. Our facilities are critical infrastructure assets that allow our customers, which are principally municipal entities, to provide an essential public service. Our EfW facilities earn revenue from both the disposal of waste and the generation of electricity and/or steam as well as from the sale of metal recovered during the EfW process. We process approximately 20 million tons of solid waste annually. We operate and/or have ownership positions in 42 energy-from-waste facilities, which are primarily located in North America and Ireland. In total, these assets produce approximately 10 million megawatt hours (“MWh”) of baseload electricity annually. We also operate a waste management infrastructure that is complementary to our core EfW business. In addition, we offer a variety of sustainable waste management solutions in response to customer demand, including industrial, consumer products and healthcare waste handling, treatment and assured destruction, industrial wastewater treatment and disposal, product depackaging and recycling, on-site cleaning services, and transportation services. Together with our processing of non-hazardous "profiled waste" for purposes of assured destruction or sustainability goals in our EfW facilities, we offer these services under our Covanta Environmental Solutions brand. We have one reportable segment which comprises our entire operating business. For additional information regarding our reportable segment, see Note 5. Financial Information by Business Segments . Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information and notes thereto required by GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation have been included in our condensed consolidated financial statements. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Operating results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018 . The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017 , was derived from audited annual consolidated financial statements, but does not contain all of the notes thereto from the annual consolidated financial statements. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (“Form 10-K”). Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance. Subsequent to the issuance of Topic 606, the FASB clarified the guidance through several Accounting Standard Updates; hereinafter the collection of revenue guidance is referred to as “ASC 606”. The core principle of ASC 606 is that revenue should be recognized 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 or services. On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method. Results for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2018 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the historic accounting guidance under Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. We recorded a net decrease of $1 million to beginning accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2018 due to the cumulative impact of adopting ASC 606. The impact to beginning accumulated deficit resulted from recognizing revenue evenly over the contract year for certain of our service fee contracts that are based on a contract year that is different from our calendar year. Contract acquisition costs are not material. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2018. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 revenue decreased, $1 million and, as a result, comparisons of revenue and operating income between periods are not materially affected by the adoption of ASC 606. Refer to Note 6. Revenue for additional disclosures required by ASC 606. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Presentation of Net Periodic Pension and Postretirement Benefit Cost, to improve the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost. The amendments require that the service cost component of the net periodic benefit cost be presented in the same operating income line items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by employees during the period. The non-service costs (e.g., interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortization of actuarial gains/losses, settlements) should be presented in the income statement outside of operating income. The amendments also allow only the service cost component to be eligible for capitalization when applicable. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2018. The amendments have been applied retrospectively for the income statement presentation requirements and prospectively for the limit on costs eligible for capitalization. The line item classification changes required by the new guidance did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated statement of operations. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) — Restricted Cash,” which requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents. With this standard, amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning of period and end of period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2018, and the guidance has been retrospectively applied to all periods presented. The total of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash is described in a supplemental table to the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The changes to the beginning of period balance presented in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows are as follows: December 31, 2017 As adjusted As previously reported Cash and cash equivalents 46 46 Restricted funds included in held for sale 77 — Restricted funds held in trust- short term 43 — Restricted funds held in trust- long term 28 — Beginning of period balance presented in the statement of cash flows 194 46 The following table illustrates the effect of adoption of ASU 2016-18 on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 As adjusted As previously reported Cash provided by operating activities $ 9 $ 10 Cash used in investing activities (77 ) (77 ) Cash provided by financing activities 421 426 In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes - Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory, which requires entities to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition method, with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial adoption. Effective January 1, 2018, we adopted this standard. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. Reclassifications As discussed above under Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted |
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS | RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS The following table summarizes recent ASU's issued by the FASB that could have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Standard Description Effective Date Effect on the financial statements or other significant matters ASU 2018-02 Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The amendments in this Update allow a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") to retained earnings for adjustments to the tax effect of items in AOCI, that were originally recognized in other comprehensive income, related to the new statutory rate prescribed in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted on December 22, 2017, which reduces the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. First quarter of 2019, early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. ASU 2017-04 The standard updated guidance to eliminate the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge (referred to as Step 2). As a result, an impairment charge will equal the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. The amendment should be applied on a prospective basis. First quarter of 2020, early adoption is permitted. The impact of this guidance for the Company will depend on the outcomes of future goodwill impairment tests. ASU 2016-13 The standard amends guidance on the impairment of financial instruments. The ASU estimates credit losses based on expected losses and provides for a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The standard requires a modified retrospective basis adoption through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. First quarter of 2020, early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-02 These standards amended guidance for lease arrangements to increase transparency and comparability by providing additional information to users of financial statements regarding an entity's leasing activities. The revised guidance seeks to achieve this objective by requiring reporting entities to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for substantially all lease arrangements. The standard requires a modified retrospective basis adoption. First quarter of 2019, early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the guidance and its impact on our consolidated financial statements but expect that it will result in a significant increase to our long-term assets and liabilities. We are also analyzing the impact of the new standard on our current accounting policies and internal controls. |
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Disposal Disclosures [Abstract] | |
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS | ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS The acquisition discussed below is not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements, therefore, disclosures of pro forma financial information have not been presented. The results of operations reflect the period of ownership of the acquired business, business development projects and dispositions. Environmental Services Acquisitions During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , we acquired one environmental services business located in Toronto, Canada for approximately $4 million . This acquisition further expands our Covanta Environmental Solutions capabilities and client service offerings, and allows us to direct additional non-hazardous profiled waste volumes into our EfW facilities, and therefore is synergistic with our existing business. Green Investment Group Limited (“GIG”) Joint Venture In December 2017, we entered into a strategic partnership with Green Investment Group Limited (“GIG”), a subsidiary of Macquarie Group Limited, to develop EfW projects in the U.K. and Ireland. Our first investment with GIG, Covanta Europe Assets Limited, is structured as a 50/50 joint venture ("JV") between Covanta and GIG. As an initial step, we contributed 100% of our Dublin EfW project ("Dublin EfW") into the JV, and GIG acquired a 50% ownership in the JV for €136 million ( $167 million ). We retained a 50% equity interest in the JV and retained our role as operations and maintenance ("O&M") service provider to Dublin EfW. During the fourth quarter of 2017, we determined that the assets and liabilities associated with Dublin EfW met the criteria for classification as assets held for sale but did not meet the criteria for classification as discontinued operations. As of December 31, 2017, the assets and liabilities associated with Dublin EfW were presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as current "Assets held for sale” and current "Liabilities held for sale.”. In February 2018, GIG's investment in the JV closed and we received gross proceeds of $167 million ( $98 million , net of existing restricted cash), which we used to repay borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility. The sale resulted in our loss of a controlling interest in Dublin EfW, which required the entity to be deconsolidated from our financial statements as of the sale date. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we recorded a gain on the loss of a controlling interest of the business of $204 million which is included in " Gain (loss) on sale of assets " on our condensed consolidated statement of operations. The gain resulted from the excess of proceeds received plus the fair value of our non-controlling interest in Dublin EfW over our carrying value. Our 50% equity interest in the JV is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. As of March 31, 2018, our equity investment in the JV of $169 million is included in "Other assets" on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of our investment in the JV was determined by the fair value of the consideration received for the 50% acquired by GIG. There were no basis differences between the fair value of the acquired investment in the JV and the carrying amounts of the underlying net assets in the JV as they were fair valued contemporaneously as of the sale date. For further information, see Note 11. Equity Method Investments . China Investment On February 9, 2018 we sold our cost method investment in Chongqing Sanfeng Covanta Environmental Industrial Group, Co., Ltd ("Sanfeng Environment") and received proceeds of $13 million . For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we recorded a gain on the sale of $6 million , which is included in " Gain (loss) on sale of assets |
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") AND
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") AND EQUITY (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
EARNINGS PER SHARE AND EQUITY | EARNINGS PER SHARE (“EPS”) AND EQUITY Earnings Per Share We calculate basic earnings per share ("EPS") using net earnings for the period and the weighted average number of outstanding shares of our common stock, par value $0.10 per share, during the period. Diluted earnings per share computations, as calculated under the treasury stock method, include the weighted average number of shares of additional outstanding common stock issuable for stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units whether or not currently exercisable. Diluted earnings per share does not include securities if their effect was anti-dilutive. Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding were as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 130 129 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 132 129 (1) Excludes the following securities because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive: Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Stock options — 1 Restricted stock — 1 Restricted stock units — 1 Equity Dividends per Share Dividends declared were as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Declared $ 33 $ 33 Per Share $ 0.25 $ 0.25 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ("AOCI") The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows (in millions): Foreign Currency Translation Pension and Other Postretirement Plan Unrecognized Net Gain Net Unrealized (Loss) Gain On Derivatives Total Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (41 ) $ 2 $ (23 ) $ (62 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 3 — — 3 Balance at March 31, 2017 $ (38 ) $ 2 $ (23 ) $ (59 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ (24 ) $ 2 $ (33 ) $ (55 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 10 — 5 15 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income 2 — 27 29 Net current period comprehensive income 12 — 32 44 Balance at March 31, 2018 $ (12 ) $ 2 $ (1 ) $ (11 ) Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Component Three months ended March 31, 2018 Affected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations Foreign currency translation $ 2 Gain (loss) on sale of assets (1) Interest rate swap 27 Gain (loss) on sale of assets (1) 29 Total before tax — Tax benefit Total reclassifications $ 29 Net of tax (1) For additional information see, Note 3. Acquisitions and Dispositions - Green Investment Group Limited (“GIG”) Joint Venture and |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY BUSINE
FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS | FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS We have one reportable segment which comprises our entire operating business. Prior to the first quarter 2018, our reportable segment, North America, was comprised exclusively of waste and energy services located in North America. During the first quarter of 2018, we sold 50% of our Dublin EfW facility to Covanta Europe Assets Limited, our JV with GIG, which resulted in our loss of control, see Note 3. Acquisitions and Dispositions for further information. Subsequent to the sale, results from our equity method investment in the JV and our O&M contract to operate the Dublin EfW facility are now being reviewed by our Chief Operating Decision Maker on a consolidated basis with our North America results. Therefore, we now include the results of our international operations, which consist primarily of our interests in Dublin, in our one reportable segment. This new structure is consistent with how we establish our overall business strategy and assesses performance of our business. The results of our reportable segment are consistent with our consolidated results as presented on our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 . |
REVENUES (Notes)
REVENUES (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue | REVENUE Revenue Recognition Our EfW projects generate revenue from three primary sources: 1) fees charged for operating facilities or for receiving waste for disposal; 2) the sale of electricity and/or steam; and 3) the sale of ferrous and non-ferrous metals that are recovered from the waste stream as part of the EfW process. We may also generate other operating revenue from the construction, expansion or upgrade of a facility, when a public-sector client owns the facility. Our customers for waste services or facility operations are principally public-sector entities, though we also market disposal capacity at certain facilities to commercial customers. We also operate and/or have ownership positions in environmental services businesses, transfer stations and landfills (primarily for ash disposal) that are ancillary and complementary to our EfW projects and generate additional revenue from disposal or service fees. Revenue is allocated to the performance obligations in a contract on a relative standalone selling price basis. To the extent that we sell the good or service related to the performance obligation separately in the same market, the standalone selling price is the observable price that we sell the good or service separately in similar circumstances and to similar customers. The fees charged for our services are generally defined in our service agreements and vary based on contract-specific terms. Waste and Service Revenue Service Fee Service fee revenue is generated from the operations and maintenance services that we provide to owned and operated EfW facilities. We provide multiple waste disposal services aimed at operating and maintaining the facilities. Service fee revenue is generally based on an expected annual operating fee in relation to annual guaranteed waste processing and excess tonnage fees. The fees charged represent one performance obligation to operate and maintain each facility. Excess tonnage above a minimum specified in the contract represents variable consideration. We act as the agent in contracts for the sale of energy and metals in service fee facilities that we operate and accordingly record revenues net for those contracts. Tip Fee Tip fees are generated from the sale of waste disposal services at EfW facilities that we own. We earn a per ton “tipping fee”, generally under long term contractual obligations with our host community and contractual obligations with municipal and commercial waste customers. The tipping fee is generally subject to an annual escalation. The performance obligation in these agreements is to provide waste disposal services for tons of acceptable waste. Revenue is recognized when the waste is delivered to the facility. Energy Sales Typical energy sales consist of: (a) electricity generation, (b) capacity and (c) steam. Our facilities primarily sell electricity either to utilities at contracted rates or at prevailing market rates in regional markets and in some cases, sell steam directly to industrial users. We sell a portion of electricity and other energy product outputs pursuant to contracts. As these contracts expire, we intend to sell an increasing portion of the energy output in competitive energy markets or pursuant to short-term contracts. Recycled Metals Revenue Recycled metals revenue represents the sale of recovered ferrous and non-ferrous metals to processors and end-users. The majority of our metals contracts are based on both an unspecified variable unit (i.e. tonnage) and variable forward market price index, while some contracts contain a fixed unit or fixed rate to form the basis of our overall transaction price. We recognize recycled metal revenue as it is delivered to the customer. Other Operating Revenue (Construction) We generate additional revenue from the construction, expansion or upgrade of a facility, when a municipal client owns the facility and we provide the construction services. We generally use the cost incurred measure of progress for our construction contracts because it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer. Under the cost incurred measure of progress, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation. Disaggregation of revenue A disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers is presented on our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 . See Note 5. Financial Information by Business Segments for a discussion of our reportable segment. Performance Obligations and Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations The following summarizes our performance obligations, a description of how transaction price is allocated to future performance obligations and the practical expedients applied: Revenue Type Timing Performance Obligations Measure of Progress Type Practical Expedients Service Fee Over time Operations/waste disposal Time elapsed Fixed & Variable Constrained (1) (2) Tip Fee Over time Waste disposal Units delivered Fixed & Variable Right to invoice Energy Over time Energy Units delivered Fixed & Variable Right to invoice & Series (2) Capacity Time elapsed Steam Units delivered Metals Point in time Sale of ferrous & non-ferrous metals Units delivered Variable Less than 1 year Other (Construction) Over time Construction services Costs incurred Fixed & Variable N/A (1) The amount of variable consideration that is included in the transaction price may be constrained, and is included only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of the cumulative revenue recognized will not occur in a future period. We estimate our variable service fee using the expected value method. (2) Service Fee and Energy contracts have been determined to have an annual and monthly series, respectively. ASC 606 requires disclosure of the aggregate amount of transaction price that is allocated to performance obligations that have not yet been satisfied as of March 31, 2018 . The guidance provides certain conditions (identified as "practical expedients") that limit this disclosure requirement. We have contracts that meet the following practical expedients provided by ASC 606: 1. The performance obligation is part of a contract that has an original expected duration of one year or less. 2. Revenue is recognized from the satisfaction of the performance obligations in the amount billable to our customer that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of our performance completed to date (i.e. “right-to-invoice” practical expedient). 3. The variable consideration is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation or to a wholly unsatisfied promise to transfer a distinct service or a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer to our customer (i.e.“series practical expedient”). The following table shows our remaining performance obligations which primarily consists of the fixed consideration contained in our contracts as of March 31, 2018 : Total Total Remaining performance obligation $ 5,486 Percentage expected to be recognized: Remainder of 2018 9 % 2019 10 % Contract Balances The following table reflects the balance in our contract assets, which we classify as “Accounts receivable unbilled” and present net in Accounts receivable, and our contract liabilities, which we classify as “Deferred revenue” and present in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet (in millions): March 31, December 31, Unbilled receivables $ 8 $ 13 Deferred revenue 17 14 For the three months ended March 31, 2018, revenue recognized that was included in Deferred revenue on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at the beginning of the period totaled $5 million . Accounts receivable are recorded when the right to consideration becomes unconditional and we typically receive payments from customers monthly. The timing of our receipt of cash from construction projects is generally based upon our reaching completion milestones as set forth in the applicable contracts, and the timing and size of these milestone payments can result in material working capital variability between periods. We had no asset impairment charges related to contract assets in the period. |
STOCK-BASED AWARD PLANS (Notes)
STOCK-BASED AWARD PLANS (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
STOCK-BASED AWARD PLANS | STOCK-BASED AWARD PLANS During the three months ended March 31, 2018 we awarded certain employees grants of 1,148,675 restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The RSUs will be expensed over the requisite service period. The terms of the RSUs include vesting provisions based solely on continued service. If the service criteria are satisfied, the RSUs will generally vest during March of 2019 , 2020 , and 2021 . During the three , months ended March 31, 2018 , we awarded certain employees 379,244 performance based RSUs of which 50% will vest based upon our cumulative Free Cash Flow per share target over a three year performance period and the other 50% will vest based on a total shareholder return ("TSR") against metrics consistent with market practices and our peers with vesting determined by our relative TSR percentile rank versus the companies in our peer group. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 we awarded 8,419 RSUs, for quarterly director fees for certain of our directors who elected to receive RSUs in lieu of cash payments. We determined the service vesting condition of these RSU's to be non-substantive and, in accordance with accounting principles for stock compensation, recorded the entire fair value of the awards as compensation expense on the grant date. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , we withheld 249,471 shares of our common stock in connection with tax withholdings for vested stock awards. Compensation expense related to our stock-based awards was as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Share based compensation expense $ 9 $ 5 Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense and weighted-average years to be recognized are as follows (in millions, except for weighted average years): As of March 31, 2018 Unrecognized stock- based compensation Weighted-average years to be recognized Restricted stock awards $ 6 1.4 Restricted stock units $ 20 2.0 |
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (Note
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | |
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION | SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Pass through costs Pass through costs are costs for which we receive a direct contractually committed reimbursement from municipal clients which sponsor an energy-from-waste project. These costs generally include utility charges, insurance premiums, ash residue transportation and disposal, and certain chemical costs. These costs are recorded net of municipal client reimbursements as a reduction to "Plant operating expense," in our condensed consolidated statement of operations. Pass through costs were as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Pass through costs $ 14 $ 10 Other operating expenses, net Insurance Recoveries Fairfax County Energy-from-Waste Facility In February 2017, our Fairfax County energy-from-waste facility experienced a fire in the front-end receiving portion of the facility. During the first quarter of 2017, we completed our evaluation of the impact of this event and recorded an immaterial asset impairment, which we have since recovered from insurance proceeds. The facility resumed operations in December 2017. We expect receipt of remaining insurance recoveries for both property loss and business interruption in the remainder of 2018. The cost of repair or replacement of assets and business interruption losses is insured under the terms of applicable insurance policies, subject to deductibles. We recorded insurance gains, as a reduction to "Other operating expense, net," in our condensed consolidated statement of operations as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Insurance gains for property and clean-up costs, net of impairment charges $ 7 $ 1 Insurance gains for business interruption costs, net of costs incurred $ 7 $ 1 |
INCOME TAXES (Notes)
INCOME TAXES (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
INCOME TAXES | INCOME TAXES On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was enacted and instituted fundamental changes to the taxation of multinational corporations. As a result, we recorded a provisional tax charge at December 31, 2017 of $21 million related to the mandatory transition tax and a provisional tax benefit of $204 million related to the re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2017. We recorded a provisional amount because the calculation of the total post-1986 earnings and profits ("E&P") for our foreign subsidiaries has not yet been completed, and the amount of foreign E&P held in cash and other specified assets to which the transition tax applies, has also not been finalized. In accordance with current SEC guidance, we will report the final impact amounts in the reporting period in which the accounting is completed, which will not exceed one year from the date of enactment of the Act. As of March 31, 2018, we have not completed the accounting for any of the tax effects of the tax reform described above and there have been no material changes to our estimated amounts. Accordingly, there has been no change to the provisional amounts previously recorded and no impact to the effective tax rate for the period. Given the complexity of the global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") provisions, we are still evaluating the effects of the GILTI provisions and have not yet determined our accounting policy. We record our interim tax provision based upon our estimated annual effective tax rate ("EAETR") and account for tax effects of discrete events in the period in which they occur. We review the EAETR on a quarterly basis as projections are revised and laws are enacted. The effective tax rate ("ETR") was (5)% and 17% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The decrease in the ETR is primarily due to the combined effects of (i) the federal tax rate reduction as the result of the enactment of the Act; (ii) no income tax associated with the gain on the sale of 50% interest in the joint venture with GIG; (iii) the change in the mix of earnings and (iv) the discrete tax benefit attributable to a state audit settlement. |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Notes)
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fair Value Measurements Authoritative guidance associated with fair value measurements provides a framework for measuring fair value and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value, giving the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 inputs), then significant other observable inputs (Level 2 inputs) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs). The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments: • For marketable securities, the carrying value of these amounts is a reasonable estimate of their fair value. • Fair values for long-term debt and project debt are determined using quoted market prices (Level 1). • The fair value of our interest rate swaps are determined by applying the Euribor forward curve observable in the market to the contractual terms of our floating to fixed rate swap agreements. The fair value of the interest rate swaps is adjusted to reflect counterparty risk of non-performance, and is based on the counterparty’s credit spread in the credit derivatives market. • The fair values of our energy hedges were determined using the spread between our fixed price and the forward curve information available within the market. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that we would realize in a current market exchange and are based on pertinent information available to us as of March 31, 2018 . Such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements and current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein. The following table presents information about the fair value measurement of our assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis: Fair Value Measurement Level March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 (In millions) Assets: Investments — mutual and bond funds (1) 1 2 2 Total assets: $ 2 $ 2 Liabilities: Derivative liability — energy hedges (2) 2 $ — $ 5 Derivative liability — interest rate swaps included in liabilities held for sale 2 — 7 Total liabilities: $ — $ 12 (1) Included in other noncurrent assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) The short-term balance is included in "accrued expenses and other current liabilities" and the long-term balance is included in "other liabilities" in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following financial instruments are recorded at their carrying amount (in millions): As of March 31, 2018 As of December 31, 2017 Financial Instruments Recorded at Carrying Amount: Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Liabilities: Long-term debt $ 2,289 $ 2,284 $ 2,349 $ 2,371 Project debt $ 165 $ 168 $ 174 $ 179 Project debt included in liabilities held for sale $ — $ — $ 510 $ 510 We are required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The fair value of short-term financial instruments such as cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximates their carrying value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets due to their short-term nature. |
EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS (Note
EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] | EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS We hold a 50% equity interest in Covanta Europe Assets Limited, our JV with GIG, see Note 3. Acquisitions and Dispositions . The equity in net income from unconsolidated investments from the JV since the closing date was not material for the three months ended March 31, 2018. We serve as the O&M service provider for the JV, a related party, under market competitive terms. For the period from February 12, 2018 through March 31, 2018 we recognized $3 million in revenues related to this agreement and have a receivable of $3 million as of March 31, 2018 |
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Notes)
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS | DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS Energy Price Risk Following the expiration of certain long-term energy sales contracts, we may have exposure to market risk, and therefore revenue fluctuations, in energy markets. We have entered into contractual arrangements that will mitigate our exposure to short-term volatility through a variety of hedging techniques and will continue to do so in the future. Our efforts in this regard will involve only mitigation of price volatility for the energy we produce and will not involve taking positions (either long or short) on energy prices in excess of our physical generation. The amount of energy generation for which we have hedged on a forward basis under agreements with various financial institutions as of March 31, 2018 is indicated in the following table (in millions): Calendar Year Hedged MWh 2018 2.2 2019 1.3 Total 3.5 As of March 31, 2018 , the net fair value of the energy derivatives was immaterial. The effective portion of the change in fair value was recorded as a component of AOCI. As of March 31, 2018 , the amount of hedge ineffectiveness was not material. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , cash provided by and used in energy derivative settlements of $6 million and $13 million , respectively, was included in net cash provided by operating activities on our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , cash provided by and used in energy derivative settlements of $11 million and zero , respectively, was included in the change in net cash provided by operating activities on our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. Interest Rate Swaps In order to hedge the risk of adverse variable interest rate fluctuations associated with the senior secured term loan previously held by Dublin EfW, we entered into floating to fixed rate swap agreements with various financial institutions to hedge the variable interest rate fluctuations associated with the floating rate portion of the loan, expiring in 2032 . The interest rate swap was designated as a cash flow hedge which was recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as a component of AOCI. The unrealized loss was included within " Gain (loss) on sale of assets " upon deconsolidation. As of December 31, 2017 , the fair value of the interest rate swap derivative of $7 million , pre-tax, was recorded within "Liabilities held for sale" in our consolidated balance sheet and was subsequently sold as part of the transaction with GIG. See Note 3. Acquisitions and Dispositions |
CONSOLIDATED DEBT (Notes)
CONSOLIDATED DEBT (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
CONSOLIDATED DEBT | CONSOLIDATED DEBT Consolidated debt is as follows (in millions) March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 LONG-TERM DEBT: Revolving credit facility (4.13% - 4.38%) $ 387 $ 445 Term loan, net (3.62%) 190 191 Credit Facilities subtotal 577 636 Senior Notes, net of deferred financing costs 1,185 1,185 Tax-Exempt Bonds, net of deferred financing costs 459 459 Equipment financing capital leases 68 69 Total long-term debt $ 2,289 $ 2,349 Less: current portion (10 ) (10 ) Noncurrent long-term debt $ 2,279 $ 2,339 PROJECT DEBT: Total project debt, net of deferred financing costs and unamortized debt premium $ 165 $ 174 Less: Current portion (24 ) (23 ) Noncurrent project debt $ 141 $ 151 TOTAL CONSOLIDATED DEBT $ 2,454 $ 2,523 Less: Current debt (34 ) (33 ) TOTAL NONCURRENT CONSOLIDATED DEBT $ 2,420 $ 2,490 Our subsidiary, Covanta Energy, has a senior secured credit facility consisting of a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) and a term loan (the “Term Loan”) (collectively referred to as the "Credit Facilities"). The nature and terms of our Credit Facilities, other long-term and project debt are described in detail in Note 10. Consolidated Debt in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 . Revolving Credit Facility As of March 31, 2018 , we had unutilized capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility as follows (in millions): Total Facility Commitment Expiring (1) Direct Borrowings Outstanding Letters of Credit as of Unutilized Capacity Revolving Credit Facility $ 1,000 2020 $ 387 $ 212 $ 401 (1) The Revolving Credit Facility consists of two tranches; Tranche A ( $950 million ), which expires in 2020, and Tranche B ( $50 million ), which expires in March 2019. Credit Agreement Covenants The loan documentation governing the Credit Facilities contains various affirmative and negative covenants, as well as financial maintenance covenants (financial ratios), that limit our ability to engage in certain types of transactions. We are in compliance with all of the affirmative and negative covenants under the Credit Facilities as of March 31, 2018 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES We and/or our subsidiaries are party to a number of claims, lawsuits and pending actions, most of which are routine and all of which are incidental to our business. We assess the likelihood of potential losses on an ongoing basis to determine whether losses are considered probable and reasonably estimable prior to recording an estimate of the outcome. If we can only estimate the range of a possible loss, an amount representing the low end of the range of possible outcomes is recorded. The final consequences of these proceedings are not presently determinable with certainty. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , accruals for our loss contingencies recorded in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" in our condensed consolidated balance sheets were $11 million and $18 million , respectively. Environmental Matters Our operations are subject to environmental regulatory laws and environmental remediation laws. Although our operations are occasionally subject to proceedings and orders pertaining to emissions into the environment and other environmental violations, which may result in fines, penalties, damages or other sanctions, we believe that we are in substantial compliance with existing environmental laws and regulations. We may be identified, along with other entities, as being among parties potentially responsible for contribution to costs associated with the correction and remediation of environmental conditions at disposal sites subject to federal and/or analogous state laws. In certain instances, we may be exposed to joint and several liabilities for remedial action or damages. Our liability in connection with such environmental claims will depend on many factors, including our volumetric share of waste, the total cost of remediation, and the financial viability of other companies that also sent waste to a given site and, in the case of divested operations, the contractual arrangement with the purchaser of such operations. The potential costs related to the matters described below and the possible impact on future operations are uncertain due in part to the complexity of governmental laws and regulations and their interpretations, the varying costs and effectiveness of cleanup technologies, the uncertain level of insurance or other types of recovery and the questionable level of our responsibility. Although the ultimate outcome and expense of any litigation, including environmental remediation, is uncertain, we believe that the following proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Lower Passaic River Matter. In August 2004, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) notified our subsidiary, Covanta Essex Company (“Essex”), that it was a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) for Superfund response actions in the Lower Passaic River Study Area, referred to as “LPRSA,” a 17 mile stretch of river in northern New Jersey. Essex’s LPRSA costs to date are not material to its financial position and results of operations; however, to date the EPA has not sought any LPRSA remedial costs or natural resource damages against PRPs. In March 2016, the EPA released the Record of Decision (“ROD”) for its Focused Feasibility Study of the lower 8 miles of the LPRSA; the EPA’s selected remedy includes capping/dredging of sediment, institutional controls and long-term monitoring. The Essex facility started operating in 1990 and Essex does not believe there have been any releases to the LPRSA, but in any event believes any releases would have been de minimis considering the history of the LPRSA; however, it is not possible at this time to predict that outcome or to estimate the range of possible loss relating to Essex’s liability in the matter, including for LPRSA remedial costs and/or natural resource damages. Tulsa Matter. In January 2016, we were informed by the office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma (“U.S. Attorney”) that our subsidiary, Covanta Tulsa Renewable Energy LLC, is the target of a criminal investigation being conducted by the EPA. We understand that the EPA planned to allege improprieties in the recording and reporting of emissions data during an October 2013 incident involving one of the three municipal waste combustion units at our Tulsa, Oklahoma facility. We believe that our operations in Tulsa were and are in compliance with existing laws and regulations in all material respects. While we can provide no assurance as to the outcome of this matter, we do not believe that the investigation or any issues arising therefrom will have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Other Matters China Indemnification Claims Subsequent to completing the exchange of our project ownership interests in China for a 15% ownership interest in Sanfeng Environment, Sanfeng Environment made certain claims for indemnification under the agreement related to the condition of the facility in Taixing. In February 2018 we made a settlement payment of $7 million related to this claim. Durham-York Contractor Arbitration We are seeking to resolve outstanding disputes with our primary contractor for the Durham-York construction project regarding (i) claims by the contractor for change orders and other expense reimbursement and (ii) claims by us for charges and liquidated damages for project completion delays. Our contract with this contractor contemplates binding arbitration to resolve these disputes, which we expect to conclude in 2018. While we do not expect resolution of these disputes to have a material adverse impact on our financial position, it could be material to our results of operations and/or cash flows in any given accounting period. Other Commitments Other commitments as of March 31, 2018 were as follows (in millions): Commitments Expiring by Period Total Less Than One Year More Than One Year Letters of credit issued under the Revolving Credit Facility $ 212 $ 20 $ 192 Letters of credit - other 72 72 — Surety bonds 205 — 205 Total other commitments — net $ 489 $ 92 $ 397 The letters of credit were issued to secure our performance under various contractual undertakings related to our domestic and international projects or to secure obligations under our insurance program. Each letter of credit relating to a project is required to be maintained in effect for the period specified in related project contracts, and generally may be drawn if it is not renewed prior to expiration of that period. We believe that we will be able to fully perform under our contracts to which these existing letters of credit relate, and that it is unlikely that letters of credit would be drawn because of a default of our performance obligations. If any of these letters of credit were to be drawn by the beneficiary, the amount drawn would be immediately repayable by us to the issuing bank. If we do not immediately repay such amounts drawn under letters of credit issued under the Revolving Credit Facility, unreimbursed amounts would be treated under the Credit Facilities as either additional term loans or as revolving loans. The surety bonds listed in the table above relate primarily to construction and performance obligations and support for other obligations, including closure requirements of various energy projects when such projects cease operating. Were these bonds to be drawn upon, we would have a contractual obligation to indemnify the surety company. We have certain contingent obligations related to our Senior Notes and Tax-Exempt Bonds. Holders may require us to repurchase their Senior Notes and Tax-Exempt Bonds if a fundamental change occurs. For specific criteria related to the redemption features of the Senior Notes and Tax-Exempt Bonds, see Item 8. Financial Statements And Supplementary Data — Note 10. Consolidated Debt of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. We have issued or are party to guarantees and related contractual support obligations undertaken pursuant to agreements to construct and operate waste and energy facilities. For some projects, such performance guarantees include obligations to repay certain financial obligations if the project revenue is insufficient to do so, or to obtain or guarantee financing for a project. With respect to our businesses, we have issued guarantees to municipal clients and other parties that our subsidiaries will perform in accordance with contractual terms, including, where required, the payment of damages or other obligations. Additionally, damages payable under such guarantees for our energy-from-waste facilities could expose us to recourse liability on project debt. If we must perform under one or more of such guarantees, our liability for damages upon contract termination would be reduced by funds held in trust and proceeds from sales of the facilities securing the project debt and is presently not estimable. Depending upon the circumstances giving rise to such damages, the contractual terms of the applicable contracts, and the contract counterparty’s choice of remedy at the time a claim against a guarantee is made, the amounts owed pursuant to one or more of such guarantees could be greater than our then-available sources of funds. To date, we have not incurred material liabilities under such guarantees. New York City Waste Transport and Disposal Contract We received the notice to proceed from the New York City Department of Sanitation ("DSNY") to develop the infrastructure supporting the East 91st Street Marine Transfer Station ("MTS"). We expect to commence operations in March 2019. The MTS is the second in a pair of marine transfer stations under a 20-year waste transport and disposal agreement between Covanta and DSNY. We expect to incur approximately $35 million |
ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRE22
ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information and notes thereto required by GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation have been included in our condensed consolidated financial statements. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Operating results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018 . The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017 , was derived from audited annual consolidated financial statements, but does not contain all of the notes thereto from the annual consolidated financial statements. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 |
Change in Accounting Principle | Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance. Subsequent to the issuance of Topic 606, the FASB clarified the guidance through several Accounting Standard Updates; hereinafter the collection of revenue guidance is referred to as “ASC 606”. The core principle of ASC 606 is that revenue should be recognized 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 or services. On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method. Results for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2018 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the historic accounting guidance under Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. We recorded a net decrease of $1 million to beginning accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2018 due to the cumulative impact of adopting ASC 606. The impact to beginning accumulated deficit resulted from recognizing revenue evenly over the contract year for certain of our service fee contracts that are based on a contract year that is different from our calendar year. Contract acquisition costs are not material. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2018. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 revenue decreased, $1 million and, as a result, comparisons of revenue and operating income between periods are not materially affected by the adoption of ASC 606. Refer to Note 6. Revenue for additional disclosures required by ASC 606. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Presentation of Net Periodic Pension and Postretirement Benefit Cost, to improve the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost. The amendments require that the service cost component of the net periodic benefit cost be presented in the same operating income line items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by employees during the period. The non-service costs (e.g., interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortization of actuarial gains/losses, settlements) should be presented in the income statement outside of operating income. The amendments also allow only the service cost component to be eligible for capitalization when applicable. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2018. The amendments have been applied retrospectively for the income statement presentation requirements and prospectively for the limit on costs eligible for capitalization. The line item classification changes required by the new guidance did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated statement of operations. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) — Restricted Cash,” which requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents. With this standard, amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning of period and end of period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2018, and the guidance has been retrospectively applied to all periods presented. The total of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash is described in a supplemental table to the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The changes to the beginning of period balance presented in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows are as follows: December 31, 2017 As adjusted As previously reported Cash and cash equivalents 46 46 Restricted funds included in held for sale 77 — Restricted funds held in trust- short term 43 — Restricted funds held in trust- long term 28 — Beginning of period balance presented in the statement of cash flows 194 46 The following table illustrates the effect of adoption of ASU 2016-18 on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 As adjusted As previously reported Cash provided by operating activities $ 9 $ 10 Cash used in investing activities (77 ) (77 ) Cash provided by financing activities 421 426 In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes - Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory, which requires entities to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition method, with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial adoption. Effective January 1, 2018, we adopted this standard. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. |
Reclassifications | Reclassifications As discussed above under Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted |
Earnings Per Share | Earnings Per Share We calculate basic earnings per share ("EPS") using net earnings for the period and the weighted average number of outstanding shares of our common stock, par value $0.10 |
Revenue from Contracts with Customers | Revenue Recognition Our EfW projects generate revenue from three primary sources: 1) fees charged for operating facilities or for receiving waste for disposal; 2) the sale of electricity and/or steam; and 3) the sale of ferrous and non-ferrous metals that are recovered from the waste stream as part of the EfW process. We may also generate other operating revenue from the construction, expansion or upgrade of a facility, when a public-sector client owns the facility. Our customers for waste services or facility operations are principally public-sector entities, though we also market disposal capacity at certain facilities to commercial customers. We also operate and/or have ownership positions in environmental services businesses, transfer stations and landfills (primarily for ash disposal) that are ancillary and complementary to our EfW projects and generate additional revenue from disposal or service fees. Revenue is allocated to the performance obligations in a contract on a relative standalone selling price basis. To the extent that we sell the good or service related to the performance obligation separately in the same market, the standalone selling price is the observable price that we sell the good or service separately in similar circumstances and to similar customers. The fees charged for our services are generally defined in our service agreements and vary based on contract-specific terms. Waste and Service Revenue Service Fee Service fee revenue is generated from the operations and maintenance services that we provide to owned and operated EfW facilities. We provide multiple waste disposal services aimed at operating and maintaining the facilities. Service fee revenue is generally based on an expected annual operating fee in relation to annual guaranteed waste processing and excess tonnage fees. The fees charged represent one performance obligation to operate and maintain each facility. Excess tonnage above a minimum specified in the contract represents variable consideration. We act as the agent in contracts for the sale of energy and metals in service fee facilities that we operate and accordingly record revenues net for those contracts. Tip Fee Tip fees are generated from the sale of waste disposal services at EfW facilities that we own. We earn a per ton “tipping fee”, generally under long term contractual obligations with our host community and contractual obligations with municipal and commercial waste customers. The tipping fee is generally subject to an annual escalation. The performance obligation in these agreements is to provide waste disposal services for tons of acceptable waste. Revenue is recognized when the waste is delivered to the facility. Energy Sales Typical energy sales consist of: (a) electricity generation, (b) capacity and (c) steam. Our facilities primarily sell electricity either to utilities at contracted rates or at prevailing market rates in regional markets and in some cases, sell steam directly to industrial users. We sell a portion of electricity and other energy product outputs pursuant to contracts. As these contracts expire, we intend to sell an increasing portion of the energy output in competitive energy markets or pursuant to short-term contracts. Recycled Metals Revenue Recycled metals revenue represents the sale of recovered ferrous and non-ferrous metals to processors and end-users. The majority of our metals contracts are based on both an unspecified variable unit (i.e. tonnage) and variable forward market price index, while some contracts contain a fixed unit or fixed rate to form the basis of our overall transaction price. We recognize recycled metal revenue as it is delivered to the customer. Other Operating Revenue (Construction) We generate additional revenue from the construction, expansion or upgrade of a facility, when a municipal client owns the facility and we provide the construction services. We generally use the cost incurred measure of progress for our construction contracts because it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer. Under the cost incurred measure of progress, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation. |
Pass Through Costs | Pass through costs |
Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements Authoritative guidance associated with fair value measurements provides a framework for measuring fair value and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value, giving the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 inputs), then significant other observable inputs (Level 2 inputs) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs). The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments: • For marketable securities, the carrying value of these amounts is a reasonable estimate of their fair value. • Fair values for long-term debt and project debt are determined using quoted market prices (Level 1). • The fair value of our interest rate swaps are determined by applying the Euribor forward curve observable in the market to the contractual terms of our floating to fixed rate swap agreements. The fair value of the interest rate swaps is adjusted to reflect counterparty risk of non-performance, and is based on the counterparty’s credit spread in the credit derivatives market. • The fair values of our energy hedges were determined using the spread between our fixed price and the forward curve information available within the market. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that we would realize in a current market exchange and are based on pertinent information available to us as of March 31, 2018 . Such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements and current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein. |
Commitments and Contingencies | We and/or our subsidiaries are party to a number of claims, lawsuits and pending actions, most of which are routine and all of which are incidental to our business. We assess the likelihood of potential losses on an ongoing basis to determine whether losses are considered probable and reasonably estimable prior to recording an estimate of the outcome. If we can only estimate the range of a possible loss, an amount representing the low end of the range of possible outcomes is recorded. The final consequences of these proceedings are not presently determinable with certainty. |
ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRE23
ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents | The changes to the beginning of period balance presented in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows are as follows: December 31, 2017 As adjusted As previously reported Cash and cash equivalents 46 46 Restricted funds included in held for sale 77 — Restricted funds held in trust- short term 43 — Restricted funds held in trust- long term 28 — Beginning of period balance presented in the statement of cash flows 194 46 |
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents | The changes to the beginning of period balance presented in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows are as follows: December 31, 2017 As adjusted As previously reported Cash and cash equivalents 46 46 Restricted funds included in held for sale 77 — Restricted funds held in trust- short term 43 — Restricted funds held in trust- long term 28 — Beginning of period balance presented in the statement of cash flows 194 46 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") AN24
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") AND EQUITY (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share | Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding were as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 130 129 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 132 129 (1) Excludes the following securities because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive: Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Stock options — 1 Restricted stock — 1 Restricted stock units — 1 |
Dividends Declared | Dividends declared were as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Declared $ 33 $ 33 Per Share $ 0.25 $ 0.25 |
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows (in millions): Foreign Currency Translation Pension and Other Postretirement Plan Unrecognized Net Gain Net Unrealized (Loss) Gain On Derivatives Total Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (41 ) $ 2 $ (23 ) $ (62 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 3 — — 3 Balance at March 31, 2017 $ (38 ) $ 2 $ (23 ) $ (59 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ (24 ) $ 2 $ (33 ) $ (55 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 10 — 5 15 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income 2 — 27 29 Net current period comprehensive income 12 — 32 44 Balance at March 31, 2018 $ (12 ) $ 2 $ (1 ) $ (11 ) Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Component Three months ended March 31, 2018 Affected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations Foreign currency translation $ 2 Gain (loss) on sale of assets (1) Interest rate swap 27 Gain (loss) on sale of assets (1) 29 Total before tax — Tax benefit Total reclassifications $ 29 Net of tax (1) For additional information see, Note 3. Acquisitions and Dispositions - Green Investment Group Limited (“GIG”) Joint Venture and |
REVENUES (Tables)
REVENUES (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction | The following table shows our remaining performance obligations which primarily consists of the fixed consideration contained in our contracts as of March 31, 2018 : Total Total Remaining performance obligation $ 5,486 Percentage expected to be recognized: Remainder of 2018 9 % 2019 10 % |
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability | The following table reflects the balance in our contract assets, which we classify as “Accounts receivable unbilled” and present net in Accounts receivable, and our contract liabilities, which we classify as “Deferred revenue” and present in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet (in millions): March 31, December 31, Unbilled receivables $ 8 $ 13 Deferred revenue 17 14 |
STOCK-BASED AWARD PLANS (Tables
STOCK-BASED AWARD PLANS (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Compensation Expense Related to Stock-Based Awards | Compensation expense related to our stock-based awards was as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Share based compensation expense $ 9 $ 5 |
Unrecognized Stock-based Compensation Expense | Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense and weighted-average years to be recognized are as follows (in millions, except for weighted average years): As of March 31, 2018 Unrecognized stock- based compensation Weighted-average years to be recognized Restricted stock awards $ 6 1.4 Restricted stock units $ 20 2.0 |
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Suppl
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Supplementary Information (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Pass Through Costs | Pass through costs were as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Pass through costs $ 14 $ 10 |
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component | We recorded insurance gains, as a reduction to "Other operating expense, net," in our condensed consolidated statement of operations as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Insurance gains for property and clean-up costs, net of impairment charges $ 7 $ 1 Insurance gains for business interruption costs, net of costs incurred $ 7 $ 1 |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Financial
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Financial Instruments (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Measurements of Assets and Liabilities | The following table presents information about the fair value measurement of our assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis: Fair Value Measurement Level March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 (In millions) Assets: Investments — mutual and bond funds (1) 1 2 2 Total assets: $ 2 $ 2 Liabilities: Derivative liability — energy hedges (2) 2 $ — $ 5 Derivative liability — interest rate swaps included in liabilities held for sale 2 — 7 Total liabilities: $ — $ 12 (1) Included in other noncurrent assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. (2) The short-term balance is included in "accrued expenses and other current liabilities" and the long-term balance is included in "other liabilities" in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following financial instruments are recorded at their carrying amount (in millions): As of March 31, 2018 As of December 31, 2017 Financial Instruments Recorded at Carrying Amount: Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Liabilities: Long-term debt $ 2,289 $ 2,284 $ 2,349 $ 2,371 Project debt $ 165 $ 168 $ 174 $ 179 Project debt included in liabilities held for sale $ — $ — $ 510 $ 510 |
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Energy Generation Amounts | The amount of energy generation for which we have hedged on a forward basis under agreements with various financial institutions as of March 31, 2018 is indicated in the following table (in millions): Calendar Year Hedged MWh 2018 2.2 2019 1.3 Total 3.5 |
CONSOLIDATED DEBT (Tables)
CONSOLIDATED DEBT (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Consolidated Debt | Consolidated debt is as follows (in millions) March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 LONG-TERM DEBT: Revolving credit facility (4.13% - 4.38%) $ 387 $ 445 Term loan, net (3.62%) 190 191 Credit Facilities subtotal 577 636 Senior Notes, net of deferred financing costs 1,185 1,185 Tax-Exempt Bonds, net of deferred financing costs 459 459 Equipment financing capital leases 68 69 Total long-term debt $ 2,289 $ 2,349 Less: current portion (10 ) (10 ) Noncurrent long-term debt $ 2,279 $ 2,339 PROJECT DEBT: Total project debt, net of deferred financing costs and unamortized debt premium $ 165 $ 174 Less: Current portion (24 ) (23 ) Noncurrent project debt $ 141 $ 151 TOTAL CONSOLIDATED DEBT $ 2,454 $ 2,523 Less: Current debt (34 ) (33 ) TOTAL NONCURRENT CONSOLIDATED DEBT $ 2,420 $ 2,490 |
Revolving Credit Facility | As of March 31, 2018 , we had unutilized capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility as follows (in millions): Total Facility Commitment Expiring (1) Direct Borrowings Outstanding Letters of Credit as of Unutilized Capacity Revolving Credit Facility $ 1,000 2020 $ 387 $ 212 $ 401 (1) The Revolving Credit Facility consists of two tranches; Tranche A ( $950 million ), which expires in 2020, and Tranche B ( $50 million |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES31
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Other Commitments | Other commitments as of March 31, 2018 were as follows (in millions): Commitments Expiring by Period Total Less Than One Year More Than One Year Letters of credit issued under the Revolving Credit Facility $ 212 $ 20 $ 192 Letters of credit - other 72 72 — Surety bonds 205 — 205 Total other commitments — net $ 489 $ 92 $ 397 |
Organization and Basis of Pre32
Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details) T in Millions, MW in Millions, $ in Millions | Jan. 01, 2018USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)MWTSegmentFacility | Mar. 31, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) |
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||
Solid waste processed (in tons) | T | 20 | ||||
Number Of Energy From Waste Facilities | Facility | 42 | ||||
Annual Output | MW | 10 | ||||
Number Of Reportable Business Segments | Segment | 1 | ||||
Revenues | $ 458 | $ 404 | |||
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract] | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 51 | 444 | $ 46 | ||
Restricted funds included in held for sale | 77 | ||||
Restricted funds held in trust- short term | 42 | 52 | 43 | ||
Restricted funds held in trust- long term | 23 | 52 | 28 | ||
Beginning of period balance presented in the statement of cash flows | 116 | 548 | 194 | $ 194 | |
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] | |||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 3 | 9 | |||
Cash used in investing activities | 26 | (77) | |||
Cash provided by financing activities | (110) | 421 | |||
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] | |||||
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||
Net decrease to beginning accumulated deficit | $ 1 | ||||
Revenues | $ 1 | ||||
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2016-18 [Member] | |||||
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract] | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 46 | ||||
Restricted funds included in held for sale | 0 | ||||
Restricted funds held in trust- short term | 0 | ||||
Restricted funds held in trust- long term | 0 | ||||
Beginning of period balance presented in the statement of cash flows | $ 46 | ||||
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] | |||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 10 | ||||
Cash used in investing activities | (77) | ||||
Cash provided by financing activities | $ 426 |
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS33
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (Details) | Feb. 12, 2018USD ($) | Feb. 09, 2018USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)business | Mar. 31, 2017USD ($) |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Number of Businesses Acquired | business | 1 | |||
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired | $ 4,000,000 | $ 16,000,000 | ||
Gain on asset sales | $ (210,000,000) | $ 4,000,000 | ||
Dublin EfW Facility [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 50.00% | |||
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates | $ 167,000,000 | |||
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries, Net of Cash | 98,000,000 | |||
Deconsolidation, Revaluation of Retained Investment, Gain (Loss), Amount | $ 204,000,000 | |||
Equity Method Investments | 169,000,000 | |||
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity | 0 | |||
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired | $ 4,000,000 | |||
Green Investment Group Limited [Member] | Dublin EfW Facility [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 50.00% | |||
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member] | Sanfeng Environmental [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates | $ 13,000,000 | |||
Cost-method Investments, Realized Gains | $ 6,000,000 | |||
Euro Member Countries, Euro | Dublin EfW Facility [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates | $ 136,000,000 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") AN34
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") AND EQUITY Narrative (Details) - $ / shares | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.10 | $ 0.10 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") AN35
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") AND EQUITY Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (Details) - shares shares in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Basic | 130 | 129 |
Diluted | 132 | 129 |
Restricted Stock [Member] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 0 | 1 |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 0 | 1 |
Employee Stock Option [Member] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 0 | 1 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") AN36
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") AND EQUITY Dividends Declared (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||
Dividends, Common Stock | $ 33 | $ 33 |
Cash Dividend Declared Per Share | $ 0.25 | $ 0.25 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") AN37
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") AND EQUITY Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ (11) | $ (55) | $ (62) | |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax | 15 | $ 3 | ||
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax | 29 | |||
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax | 29 | |||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax | 44 | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax | (11) | (59) | ||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest | 192 | (63) | ||
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | (9) | (11) | ||
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent | 201 | (52) | ||
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | ||||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (24) | (41) | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax | 10 | 3 | ||
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax | 2 | |||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax | 12 | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax | (12) | (38) | ||
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | ||||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (2) | (2) | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax | 0 | 0 | ||
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax | 0 | |||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax | 0 | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax | (2) | (2) | ||
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | ||||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (33) | $ (23) | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax | 5 | $ 0 | ||
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax | 27 | |||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax | 32 | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax | (1) | $ (23) | ||
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | ||||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] | ||||
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | $ 0 |
Financial Information By Busi38
Financial Information By Business Segments - Additional Information (Details) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018Segment | |
Disclosure FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS Additional Information [Abstract] | |
Number Of Reportable Business Segments | 1 |
REVENUES (Details)
REVENUES (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation | $ 5,486 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2018-04-01 | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage | 9.00% |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period | 9 months |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-01-01 | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage | 10.00% |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period | 2 years |
REVENUES Contract Balances (Det
REVENUES Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | ||
Contract with Customer, Asset, Gross | $ 8 | $ 13 |
Contract with Customer, Liability | 17 | $ 14 |
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized | $ 5 |
STOCK-BASED AWARD PLANS Narrati
STOCK-BASED AWARD PLANS Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018shares | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Repurchased In Period | 249,471 |
Stock Compensation Plan [Member] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | 1,148,675 |
Performance Shares [Member] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | 379,244 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period | 3 years |
Director [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | 8,419 |
STOCK-BASED AWARD PLANS Schedul
STOCK-BASED AWARD PLANS Schedule of Compensation Expense Related to Stock-Based Awards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ||
Share-based Compensation | $ 9 | $ 5 |
STOCK-BASED AWARD PLANS Unrecog
STOCK-BASED AWARD PLANS Unrecognized Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Restricted Stock [Member] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $ 6 |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 1 year 4 months 24 days |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $ 20 |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 2 years |
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Sched
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Schedule of Pass Through Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | ||
Cost of Reimbursable Expense | $ 14 | $ 10 |
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Sch45
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Property Costs, net of impairment [Member] | ||
Business Interruption Loss [Line Items] | ||
Insurance Recoveries | $ 7 | $ 1 |
Business interruption and clean up costs, net [Member] | ||
Business Interruption Loss [Line Items] | ||
Insurance Recoveries | $ 7 | $ 1 |
INCOME TAXES (Details)
INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | $ 21 | ||
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | $ (204) | ||
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent | 5.00% | 17.00% |
Fair Value Measurements of Asse
Fair Value Measurements of Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Long-term Debt | $ 2,289 | $ 2,349 |
Project Debt | 165 | 174 |
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure | 2 | 2 |
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 12 |
Long-term Debt | 2,284 | 2,371 |
Project Debt | 168 | 179 |
Project Debt, Held for Sale | 0 | 510 |
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | ||
Long-term Debt | 2,289 | 2,349 |
Project Debt | 165 | 174 |
Project Debt, Held for Sale | 0 | 510 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Mutual And Bond Funds [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | ||
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | 2 | 2 |
Energy Hedges [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Derivative Liability | $ 0 | $ 5 |
EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS (Deta
EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] | |
Revenue from Related Parties | $ 3 |
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties | $ 3 |
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS Narrativ
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Energy Hedges [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Proceeds from Hedge, Investing Activities | $ 6 | $ 11 | |
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Investing Activities | (13) | $ 0 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Energy Hedges [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Derivative Liability | 0 | $ 5 | |
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Derivative Liability | $ 0 | $ 7 |
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS Schedule
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS Schedule of Energy Generation Amounts (Details) MW in Millions | Mar. 31, 2018MW |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | 3.5 |
Fiscal Year 2017 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | 2.2 |
Fiscal Year 2018 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | 1.3 |
Schedule of Consolidated Debt (
Schedule of Consolidated Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Line of Credit | $ 577 | $ 636 |
Long-term Debt | 2,289 | 2,349 |
Total Long Term Debt, Senior Notes | 1,185 | 1,185 |
Total Long Term Debt, Tax Exempt Bonds | 459 | 459 |
Current portion of long-term debt | (10) | (10) |
Long-term debt, Noncurrent | 2,279 | 2,339 |
Project Debt | 165 | 174 |
Current portion of project debt | (24) | (23) |
Project Debt Noncurrent | 141 | 151 |
Debt, Total | 2,454 | 2,523 |
Debt, Current | (34) | (33) |
Debt, Noncurrent | 2,420 | 2,490 |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Line of Credit | $ 387 | 445 |
Term Loan [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 3.62% | |
Long-term Debt | $ 190 | 191 |
3.63% - 4.25% Equipment Financing Capital Lease [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Capital Lease Obligations | $ 68 | $ 69 |
Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.38% | |
Minimum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.13% |
CONSOLIDATED DEBT Revolving Cre
CONSOLIDATED DEBT Revolving Credit Facility (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Line of Credit | $ 577 | $ 636 |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | 1,000 | |
Long-term Line of Credit | 387 | $ 445 |
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | 212 | |
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity | 401 | |
Revolving Credit Facility Tranche A [Member] | ||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | 950 | |
Revolving Credit Facility Tranche B [Member] | ||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 50 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES N
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Loss Contingency Accrual | $ 11 | $ 18 | |
Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments | 7 | $ 0 | |
Total | 489 | ||
NYC Waste Contract [Member] | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Estimated Investment For Project | 35 | ||
Letter of Credit [Member] | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Total | 72 | ||
Surety Bonds [Member] | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Total | 205 | ||
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member] | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Total | 212 | ||
Expiring One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member] | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Total | 92 | ||
Expiring One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member] | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Less Than One Year | 72 | ||
Expiring One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member] | Surety Bonds [Member] | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Less Than One Year | 0 | ||
Expiring One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member] | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Less Than One Year | 20 | ||
Expiring After One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member] | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Total | 397 | ||
Expiring After One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member] | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
More Than One Year | 0 | ||
Expiring After One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member] | Surety Bonds [Member] | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
More Than One Year | 205 | ||
Expiring After One Year From Balance Sheet Date [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member] | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
More Than One Year | $ 192 | ||
Sanfeng Environmental [Member] | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction | 15.00% | ||
Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments | $ 7 |