Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuers classes of capital or common stock as of the period covered by the annual
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submit and post such files). ☐ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check
mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a
non-accelerated
filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule
12b-2
of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements are
disclosed under Item 3. Key InformationD. Risk Factors and elsewhere in this annual report on Form
20-F,
including, without limitation, in conjunction with the forward-looking statements
included in this annual report on Form
20-F
and including with respect to our estimated and projected earnings, income, equity, assets, ratios and other estimated financial results. All forward-looking
statements in this annual report on Form
20-F
and subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the
cautionary statements. Some of the factors that we believe could materially affect our results include:
We caution you that the foregoing list may not contain all of the factors that are important to you. In addition, in light of these risks and
uncertainties, the matters referred to in the forward-looking statements contained in this annual report on Form
20-F
may not in fact occur. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
PART I
Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers
Not applicable.
Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable
Not applicable.
Item 3. Key Information
A.
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Selected Financial Data
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The following tables set forth our selected historical
financial and operating data.
On January 4, 2011, Omega Holdco B.V., which later changed its name to Constellium Holdco B.V., and
then again to Constellium N.V. (Constellium) acquired the Engineered Aluminum Products business unit (the EAP Business) from affiliates of Rio Tinto, a leading international mining group (the Acquisition).
The selected historical financial information as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 and for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2016 has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The selected historical financial information as of December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 and for each of the two
years in the period ended December 31, 2013 have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements not included in this Annual Report.
The audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report have been prepared in a manner that complies, in all
material respects, with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (the IASB), and as endorsed by the European Union (EU).
Effective January 1, 2013, we have adopted IAS 19 Employee Benefits (revised) (IAS 19) in our audited consolidated financial
statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 and in accordance with transition rules in IAS 19 we have retrospectively applied this standard to the year ending December 31, 2012.
Effective January 1, 2014, we changed the measure of profitability for our segments under IFRS 8 Operating Segments from
Management Adjusted EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA.
References to tons throughout this Annual Report are to metric tons.
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References to the Wise Acquisition refer to our January 5, 2015 acquisition of Wise Metals
Intermediate Holdings LLC and its subsidiaries, which companies we refer to collectively as Wise. The transaction is therefore not included in the Groups consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2014.
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As of and for the year ended
December 31,
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( in millions other than per share and per ton
data)
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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Statement of income data:
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Revenue
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4,743
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5,153
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3,666
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3,495
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3,610
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Gross profit
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516
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450
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483
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471
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474
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(Loss)/Income from operations
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246
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(426
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150
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209
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263
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Net (loss)/income for the periodcontinuing operations
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(4
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(552
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54
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96
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149
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Net (loss)/income for the period
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(4
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(552
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54
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100
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141
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(Loss)/earnings per sharebasic
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(0.04
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(5.27
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0.48
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1.00
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1.55
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(Loss)/earnings per sharediluted
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(0.04
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(5.27
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0.48
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0.99
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1.55
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(Loss)/earnings per sharebasiccontinuing operations
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(0.04
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(5.27
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0.48
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0.96
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1.64
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(Loss)/earnings per sharedilutedcontinuing operations
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(0.04
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(5.27
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0.48
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0.95
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1.64
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding
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105,500,327
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105,097,442
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105,326,872
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98,890,945
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89,442,416
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Dividends per ordinary share
(Euro)
(1)
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Balance sheet data:
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Total assets
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3,787
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3,628
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3,012
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1,764
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1,631
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Net (liabilities)/assets or total invested equity
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(570
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(540
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(37
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36
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(37
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Share capital
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2
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2
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2
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2
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Other operational and financial data (unaudited):
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Net trade working capital
(3)
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199
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149
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210
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222
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289
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Capital expenditure
(4)
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355
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350
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199
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144
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126
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Volumes (in kt)
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1,470
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1,478
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1,062
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1,025
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1,033
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Revenue per ton ( per ton)
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3,227
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3,486
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3,452
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3,410
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3,495
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Prior to our initial public offering in May 2013 (the IPO), we paid certain dividends to holders of our ordinary shares, as well as to holders of our preferred shares.
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In the third quarter of 2015, the Group decided to withdraw its disposal plan for a company from the A&T operating segment classified as held for sale at the end of 2014. Accordingly, related assets and liabilities
are not presented as held for sale at December 31, 2014 and 2015.
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(3)
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Net trade working capital, a measurement not defined by IFRS, represents total inventories plus trade receivables less trade payables.
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As of December 31,
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( in millions)
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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Trade receivables net
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235
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264
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436
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363
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386
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Inventories
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591
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542
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436
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328
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385
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Trade payables
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(627
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(657
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(662
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(469
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(482
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Net trade working capital
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199
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149
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210
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222
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289
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(4)
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Represents purchases of property, plant, and equipment.
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B.
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Capitalization and Indebtedness
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Not applicable.
C.
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Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds
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Not applicable.
You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described
below and the other information in this Annual Report. Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected if any of these risks occurs, and as a result, the ma
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ket price of our
ordinary shares could decline. This Annual Report also contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. See Special Note About Forward-Looking Statements. Our actual results could differ materially and adversely
from those antic
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pated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors.
We may not be able to compete successfully
in the highly competitive markets in which we operate, and new competitors could emerge, which could negatively impact our share of industry sales, sales volumes and selling prices.
We are engaged in a highly competitive industry. We compete in the production and sale of rolled aluminium products with a number of other
aluminium rolling mills, including large, single-purpose sheet mills, continuous casters and other multi-purpose mills, some of which are larger and have greater financial and technical resources than we do. Producers with a different cost basis
may, in certain circumstances, have a competitive pricing advantage. Our competitors may be better able to withstand reductions in price or other adverse industry or economic conditions.
In addition, a current or new competitor may also add or build new capacity, which could diminish our profitability by decreasing equilibrium
prices in our marketplace. New competitors could emerge from within Europe or North America or globally, including from China, Russia and the Middle East, and could include existing producers and sellers of steel products that may seek to compete in
our industry. Emerging or transitioning markets in these regions with abundant natural resources,
low-cost
labor and energy, and lower environmental and other standards may pose a significant competitive
threat to our business. Our competitive position may also be affected by exchange rate fluctuations that may make our products less competitive. Changes in regulation that have a disproportionately negative effect on us or our methods of production
may also diminish our competitive advantage and industry position. In addition, technological innovation is important to our customers who require us to lead or keep pace with new innovations to address their needs. If we do not compete
successfully, our share of industry sales, sales volumes and selling prices may be negatively impacted.
In addition, the aluminium
industry has experienced consolidation over the past years and there may be further industry consolidation in the future. Although industry consolidation has not yet had a significant negative impact on our business, if we do not have sufficient
market presence or are unable to differentiate ourselves from our competitors, we may not be able to compete successfully against other companies. If as a result of consolidation, our competitors are able to obtain more favorable terms from
suppliers or otherwise take actions that could increase their competitive strengths, our competitive position and therefore our business, results of operations and financial condition may be materially adversely affected.
Aluminium may become less competitive with alternative materials, which could reduce our share of industry sales, lower our selling prices and reduce our
sales volumes.
Our fabricated aluminium products compete with products made from other materialssuch as steel, glass, plastics
and composite materialsfor various applications. Higher aluminium prices relative to substitute materials tend to make aluminium products less competitive with these alternative materials. The willingness of customers to accept aluminium
substitutes could result in reduced prices or sales volumes, either of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Environmental and other regulations may also increase our costs and may be passed on to our customers, and may restrict the use of chemicals
needed to produce aluminium products. These regulations may make our
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products less competitive as compared to materials that are subject to fewer regulations. Relatedly, certain existing regulations may make our products more attractive than competing products,
including the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards that require material improvements in the automotive and light truck miles per gallon by 2025. We believe such standards have increased demand for lighter materials used in
the vehicles body. Any deregulation or relaxation of the CAFE or other fuel economy or emissions standards, which may result from recent changes in the political climate, could reduce the need for lighter materials among our customers and may
therefore have the effect of making our products less competitive with alternative materials. Any reduction in the competitiveness of our products relative to alternative materials could adversely affect our financial position, results of operations
and cash flows.
Customers in our
end-markets,
including the can, aerospace and automotive
sectors, use and continue to evaluate the further use of alternative materials to aluminium in order to reduce the weight and increase the efficiency of their products. Although trends in light-weighting have generally increased rates of
using aluminium as a substitution of other materials, the willingness of customers to accept substitutions for aluminium, or the ability of large customers to exert leverage in the marketplace to reduce the pricing for fabricated aluminium products,
could adversely affect the demand for our products, and thus materially adversely affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Our business requires substantial capital investments that we may be unable to fulfill. We may be unable to timely complete our expected capital
investments, including in
Body-in-White/auto
body sheet, or may be unable to achieve the anticipated benefits of such investments.
Our operations are capital intensive. Our total capital expenditures were 355 million for the year ended December 31, 2016,
and 350 million and 199 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
There can be no
assurance that we will be able to complete our capital investments, including our expected investments in
Body-in-White
(which others in our industry refer to as auto
body sheet and which we refer to herein as BiW/ABS), on schedule, or that we will be able to achieve the anticipated benefits of such capital investments. In addition, we are under no legal obligation to complete the expansion of our
BiW/ABS program. We may at any time determine not to complete the expansion of our BiW/ABS program. Additionally, we may not generate sufficient operating cash flows and our external financing sources may not be available in an amount sufficient to
enable us to make anticipated capital expenditures (including completing our expected BiW/ABS investments), service or refinance our indebtedness or fund other liquidity needs. We may experience delays in materializing demand for our BiW/ABS
products, and we may not receive customer orders for BiW/ABS products as quickly as we had anticipated. Delays in materializing demand or revenues from our BiW/ABS investments could adversely affect our results of operations.
If we are unable to make upgrades or purchase new plants and equipment, our financial condition and results of operations could be materially
adversely affected by higher maintenance costs, lower sales volumes due to the impact of reduced product quality, and other competitive factors. If we are unable or determine not to complete our expected BiW/ABS investments, or such investments are
delayed, we will not realize the anticipated benefits of such investments, which may adversely affect our results of operations.
We are subject to
unplanned business interruptions that may materially adversely affect our business.
Our operations may be materially adversely
affected by unplanned business interruptions caused by events such as explosions, fires, war or terrorism, inclement weather, natural disasters, accidents, equipment, information technology systems and process failures, electrical blackouts or
outages, transportation interruptions and supply interruptions. Operational interruptions at one or more of our production facilities could cause substantial losses and delays in our production capacity or increase our operating costs. In addition,
replacement of assets damaged by such events could be difficult or expensive, and to the extent these losses are not covered by insurance or our insurance policies have significant deductibles, our financial position, results of operations and cash
flows may be materially
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adversely affected by such events. For example, in 2008, a stretcher at Constelliums Ravenswood, West Virginia facility was damaged due to a defect in its hydraulic system, causing a
substantial outage at that facility that had a material impact on our production volumes at this facility and on our financial results for the affected period. Further, in September 2015, Constelliums Neuf-Brisach plant suffered an unplanned
outage at the manufacturing facility as a result of the breakdown of a scalper, which had an adverse impact on the earnings in 2015.
Furthermore, because customers may be dependent on planned deliveries from us, customers that have to reschedule their own production due to
our delivery delays may be able to pursue financial claims against us, and we may incur costs to correct such problems in addition to any liability resulting from such claims. Interruptions may also harm our reputation among actual and potential
customers, potentially resulting in a loss of business.
We could experience labor disputes and work stoppages that could disrupt our business and have
a negative impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
From time to time, we may experience labor disputes and work
stoppages at our facilities. For example, we experienced work stoppages and labor disturbances at our Ravenswood, West Virginia facility in 2012 in conjunction with the renegotiation of the collective bargaining agreement. Additionally, we
experienced work stoppages and labor disturbances at our Issoire and Neuf-Brisach facilities in November 2013 and resumed normal operations in early December 2013. We also faced minor stoppages in our Issoire site in December 2015 during the yearly
Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations. Existing collective bargaining agreements may not prevent a strike or work stoppage at our facilities in the future. Any such stoppages or disturbances may have a negative impact on our financial
condition and results of operations by limiting plant production, sales volumes, profitability and operating costs. Our Ravenswood facility is due to renegotiate its collective bargaining agreement in 2017.
In addition, in light of demographic trends in the labor markets where we operate, we expect that our factories will be confronted with high
levels of natural attrition in the coming years due to retirements. Strategic workforce planning will be a challenge to ensure a controlled exit of skills and competencies and the timely acquisition of new talent and competencies, in line with
changing technological and industrial needs.
We are dependent on a limited number of customers for a substantial portion of our sales, and a failure
to successfully renew, renegotiate or
re-price
our long-term or other agreements with our customers may adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Our business is exposed to risks related to existing market concentration of our customers. We estimate that our 10 largest customers
accounted for approximately 55% of our consolidated revenues in 2016, two of which accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues over the same period. A significant downturn in the business or financial condition of our significant
customers exposes us to the risk of default on contractual agreements and trade receivables, and this risk is increased by weak and deteriorating economic conditions on a global, regional or industry sector level.
We have long-term contracts and related arrangements with a significant number of our customers. Some of our long-term customer contracts and
related arrangements have provisions that, by their terms, may become less favorable to us over time. If we fail to successfully renegotiate or
re-price
these less favorable provisions in our long-term
agreements and related arrangements then our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows could be materially adversely affected. Furthermore, some of our long-term contracts and related arrangements are subject to renewal,
renegotiation or
re-pricing
at periodic intervals or upon changes in competitive and regulatory supply conditions, or provide termination rights to our customers. If we fail to renew, renegotiate or
re-price
these long-term contracts or arrangements at all, or on favorable terms, then our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows could be materially adversely affected. Any of these risks,
or any material deterioration in or termination of these customer relationships, could result in a reduction or loss in customer purchase volume or revenue, which could adversely affect our results of operations. If we are not successful in
replacing business lost from such customers, or in negotiating favorable terms, our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows could be materially adversely affected.
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In addition, our strategy of having dedicated facilities and arrangements with customers subjects
us to the inherent risk of increased dependence on a single or a few customers with respect to these facilities. In such cases, the loss of such a customer, or the reduction of that customers business at one or more of our facilities, could
negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations, and we may be unable to timely replace, or replace at all, lost order volumes and revenue.
Customer consolidation could adversely impact our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Customers in our
end-markets,
including the can, aerospace and automotive sectors, may consolidate and
grow in a manner that could affect their relationships with us. For example, if one of our competitors customers acquires any of our customers, we may lose that acquired customers business. Additionally, if our customers become larger
and more concentrated, they could exert pricing pressure on all suppliers, including us. Accordingly, our ability to maintain or raise prices in the future may be limited, including during periods of raw material and other cost increases. If we are
forced to reduce prices or to maintain prices during periods of increased costs, or if we lose customers because of consolidation, pricing or other methods of competition, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows may be adversely
affected.
We are dependent on a limited number of suppliers for a substantial portion of our aluminium supply and a failure to successfully renew,
renegotiate or
re-price
our long-term agreements or other arrangements with our suppliers may adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Our ability to produce competitively priced aluminium products depends on our ability to procure competitively priced supply of aluminium in a
timely manner and in sufficient quantities to meet our production needs. We have supply arrangements with a limited number of suppliers for aluminium and other raw materials. Our top 10 suppliers accounted for approximately 45% of our total
purchases for the year ended December 31, 2016. Increasing aluminium demand levels have caused regional supply constraints in the industry, and further increases in demand levels could exacerbate these issues. We maintain long-term contracts
for a majority of our supply requirements, and for the remainder we depend on annual and spot purchases. There can be no assurance that we will be able to renew, or obtain replacements for, any of our long-term contracts or any related arrangements
when they expire on terms that are as favorable as our existing agreements or at all. Additionally, if any of our key suppliers is unable to deliver sufficient quantities of this material on a timely basis, our production may be disrupted and
we could be forced to purchase primary metal and other supplies from alternative sources, which may not be available in sufficient quantities or may only be available on terms that are less favorable to us. As a result, an interruption in key
supplies required for our operations could have a material adverse effect on our ability to produce and deliver products on a timely or cost-efficient basis and therefore on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition,
a significant downturn in the business or financial condition of our significant suppliers exposes us to the risk of default by the supplier on our contractual agreements, and this risk is increased by weak and deteriorating economic conditions on a
global, regional or industry sector level.
We depend on scrap aluminium for our operations and acquire our scrap inventory from numerous
sources. Our suppliers generally are not bound by long-term contracts and have no obligation to sell scrap metal to us. In periods of low inventory prices, suppliers may elect to hold scrap until they are able to charge higher prices. In addition, a
decrease in the supply of used beverage containers (UBCs) available to us resulting from a decrease in the rate at which consumers consume or recycle products contained or packaged in aluminium beverage cans could negatively impact our
supply of aluminium. For example, the slowdown in industrial production and consumer consumption during the recent economic crisis reduced and may continue to reduce the supply of scrap metal available. Previously, we had relied on our relationship
with AB InBev to provide us with certain amounts of UBCs, but since November 2016 we have now transitioned the procurement of UBCs inhouse to Constellium Metal Procurement, a new Muscle Shoals location. If an adequate supply of scrap metal is not
available to us, we would be unable to recycle metals at desired volumes and our results of operation, financial condition and cash flows could be materially adversely affected.
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In addition, we seek to take advantage of the lower price of scrap aluminium compared to primary
aluminium to provide a cost-competitive product. A decrease in the supply of scrap aluminium could increase its cost per pound. To the extent the discount between the primary aluminium price and scrap price narrows, our competitive advantage may be
reduced. We cannot make use of financial markets to effectively hedge against reductions in this discount as this market is not readily available. If the difference between the price of primary and scrap aluminium is narrow for a considerable period
of time, it could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our financial results could be adversely affected by
the volatility in aluminium prices.
The overall price of primary aluminium consists of several components: (1) the underlying
base metal component, which is typically based on quoted prices from the London Metal Exchange (LME); (2) the regional premium, which represents an incremental price over the base LME component that is associated with the physical
delivery of metal to a particular region (e.g., the Midwest premium for metal sold in the United States or the Rotterdam premium for metal sold in Europe); and (3) the product premium, which represents a separate incremental price for receiving
physical metal in a particular shape (e.g., billet, slab, rod, etc.), alloy, or purity. Each of these three components has its own drivers of variability. The LME price is typically driven by macroeconomic factors, global supply and demand of
aluminium, including expectations for growth and contraction and the level of global inventories. Regional premiums tend to vary based on the supply and demand for metal in a particular region and associated warehousing and transportation costs.
Product premiums generally are a function of supply and demand as well as production and raw material costs for a given primary aluminium shape and alloy combination in a particular region.
Speculative trading in aluminium has increased in recent years, contributing to higher levels of price volatility. In 2015, the LME cash price
of aluminium reached a high of $1,919 per metric ton and a low of $1,424 per metric ton compared to a high of $2,114 and a low of $1,642 per metric ton in 2014. During 2014, regional premiums reached levels substantially higher than historical
averages, whereas in 2015, such premiums experienced significant decreases in all regions, reverting to levels that are closer to historical averages. The Rotterdam regional premium increased from an average of 3% of the LME base price in the period
from 2000 to 2009 to 26% of the LME base price in December 2014. The Midwest regional premium increased from an average of 6% of the LME base price to 27% of the LME base price during the same periods. New LME warehousing rules, which took effect in
February 2015, and increasing exports from China led to an increase in the supply of aluminium entering the physical market and in turn caused regional premiums to decrease sharply between February and April 2015 to reach 11% of the LME base price
for the Rotterdam regional premium and to 13% of the LME base price for the Midwest regional premium in December 2015. In December 2016, regional premiums represented 7% of the LME base price for the Rotterdam regional premium and to 10% of the LME
base price for the Midwest regional premium. Sustained high aluminium prices, increases in aluminium prices, the inability to meaningfully hedge our exposure to aluminium prices, or the inability to pass through any fluctuation in regional premiums
or product premiums to our customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations and cash flow.
If we are unable to adequately mitigate the cost of price increases of our raw materials, including aluminium, our profitability could be adversely
affected.
Prices for the raw materials we require are subject to continuous volatility and may increase from time to time. Although
our sales are generally made on a margin over metal price basis, if prices increase we may not be able to pass on the entire cost of the increases to our customers. There could also be a time lag between when changes in prices under our
purchase contracts are effective and the point when we can implement corresponding changes under our sales contracts with our customers. As a result, we are exposed to fluctuations in raw materials prices, including metal, since during this time lag
we may have to temporarily bear the additional cost of the price change under our purchase contracts. Further, although most of our contracts allow us to pass through metal prices to our customers, we have certain contracts that are based on fixed
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available. Similarly, in certain contracts we have ineffective pass-through mechanisms related to regional premium fluctuation. A related risk is that a sustained significant increase in raw
materials prices may cause some of our customers to substitute our products with other materials. We attempt to mitigate these risks, including through hedging, but we may not be able to successfully reduce or eliminate any resulting negative
impact, which could have a material adverse effect on our profitability and financial results.
The price volatility of energy costs may adversely
affect our profitability.
Our operations use natural gas and electricity, which represent the third largest component of our cost of
sales, after metal and labor costs. We purchase part of our natural gas and electricity on a market basis. The volatility in costs of fuel, principally natural gas, and other utility services, principally electricity, used by our production
facilities affects operating costs. Fuel and utility prices have been, and will continue to be, affected by factors outside our control, such as supply and demand for fuel and utility services in both local and regional markets as well as
governmental regulation and imposition of further taxes on energy. Although we have secured a large part of our natural gas and electricity under fixed price commitments or long-term contracts with suppliers, future increases in fuel and utility
prices, or disruptions in energy supply, may have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Adverse changes
in currency exchange rates could negatively affect our financial results.
The financial condition and results of operations of some
of our operating entities are reported in various currencies and then translated into euros at the applicable exchange rate for inclusion in our consolidated financial statements. As a result, the appreciation of the euro against the currencies of
our operating local entities may have a negative impact on reported revenues and operating profit, and the resulting accounts receivable, while depreciation of the euro against these currencies may generally have a positive effect on reported
revenues and operating profit. We do not hedge translation of forecasted results or actual results.
In addition, while the majority of
costs incurred are denominated in local currencies, a portion of the revenues are denominated in U.S. dollars and other currencies. As a result, appreciation in the U.S. dollar may have a positive impact on earnings while depreciation of the U.S.
dollar may have a negative impact on earnings. While we engage in significant hedging activity to attempt to mitigate this foreign transactions currency risk, this may not fully protect us from adverse effects due to currency fluctuations on our
business, financial condition or results of operations.
Our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity could be adversely affected if we are
unable to execute on our hedging policy, if counterparties to our derivative instruments fail to honor their agreements or if we are unable to purchase derivative instruments.
We purchase and sell LME and other forwards, futures and options contracts as part of our efforts to reduce our exposure to changes in
currency exchange rates, aluminium prices and other raw materials prices. If we are unable to purchase derivative instruments to manage those risks due to the cost or availability of such instruments or other factors, or if we are not successful in
passing through the costs of our risk management activities, our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity could be adversely affected. Our ability to realize the benefit of our hedging program is dependent upon many factors, including factors
that are beyond our control. For example, our foreign exchange hedges are scheduled to mature on the expected payment date by the customer; therefore, if the customer fails to pay an invoice on time and does not warn us in advance, we may be unable
to reschedule the maturity date of the foreign exchange hedge, which could result in an outflow of foreign currency that will not be offset until the customer makes the payment. We may realize a gain or a loss in unwinding such hedges. In addition,
our metal-price hedging programs depend on our ability to match our monthly exposure to sold and purchased metal, which
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can be made difficult by seasonal variations in metal demand, unplanned changes in metal delivery dates by either us or by our customers and other disruptions to our inventories, including for
maintenance. As an example, in 2015, we were unable to hedge all of our exposure to the increase in the Midwest regional premium component of aluminium prices, resulting in unrecovered Midwest premium charges of 22 million at Wise.
We may also be exposed to losses if the counterparties to our derivative instruments fail to honor their agreements. Further, if major
financial institutions continue to consolidate and are forced to operate under more restrictive capital constraints and regulations, there could be less liquidity in the derivative markets, which could have a negative effect on our ability to hedge
and transact with creditworthy counterparties.
To the extent our hedging transactions fix prices or exchange rates, if primary aluminium
prices, energy costs or foreign exchange rates are below the fixed prices or rates established by our hedging transactions, then our income and cash flows will be lower than they otherwise would have been. Similarly, if we do not adequately hedge
for prices and premiums (including the Midwest regional premium) of our aluminium and other raw materials, our financial results may also be negatively impacted. Further, with the exception of derivatives hedging forecasted cash flows on certain
long-term aerospace contracts, we do not apply hedge accounting to our forwards, futures or option contracts. Unrealized gains and losses on our derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in our
consolidated results of operations. The inclusion of such unrealized gains and losses in earnings may produce significant period-over-period earnings volatility that is not necessarily reflective of our underlying operating performance. In addition,
in certain scenarios when market price movements result in a decline in value of our current derivatives position, our
mark-to-market
expense may exceed our credit line
and counterparties may request the posting of cash collateral which, in turn, can be a significant demand on our liquidity.
At certain
times, hedging instruments may simply be unavailable or not available on terms acceptable to us. In addition, recent legislation has been adopted to increase the regulatory oversight of
over-the-counter
derivatives markets and derivative transactions. The companies and transactions that are subject to these regulations may change. If future regulations
subject us to additional capital or margin requirements or other restrictions on our trading and commodity positions, this could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
A deterioration in our financial position or a downgrade of our ratings by a credit rating agency could increase our borrowing costs, lead to our inability
to access liquidity facilities, and adversely affect our business relationships.
A deterioration in our financial position or a
downgrade of our credit ratings could adversely affect our financing, limit access to the capital or credit markets or our liquidity facilities, or otherwise adversely affect the availability of other new financing on favorable terms or at all,
result in more restrictive covenants in agreements governing the terms of any future indebtedness that we incur, increase our borrowing costs, or otherwise impair our business, financial condition and results of operations.
While the terms of our other existing financing arrangements do not require us to maintain a specific credit rating, the commitments of the
New Wise RPA Purchasers under the New Wise RPA are conditioned on, among other things, (i) Constelliums corporate credit rating not having been withdrawn by either Standard & Poors or Moodys or downgraded below
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by Standard & Poors and B3 by Moodys, and (ii) there not having occurred a material adverse change in the business condition, operations, or performance of Wise Alloys Funding II LLC
(the New Wise RPA Seller), Wise Alloys, or Constellium Holdco II B.V. If Constelliums corporate credit rating is withdrawn by either Standard & Poors or Moodys or downgraded below
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by Standard & Poors and B3 by Moodys, or a material adverse change occurs in the business condition, operations or performance of the New Wise RPA Seller, Wise Alloys, or Constellium
Holdco II B.V., a condition precedent to the obligation of the New Wise RPA Purchasers under the New Wise RPA to purchase receivables from the New Wise RPA Seller will not be satisfied, and all purchases under the New Wise RPA will become
uncommitted. If the New Wise RPA is not extended, refinanced or replaced, Wises cash collections from customers will be on longer terms
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than currently funded through the New Wise RPA. As a result, Wises liquidity could meaningfully decrease, causing Wise to have insufficient liquidity to operate its business and service its
indebtedness, unless another source of liquidity, which may include capital contributions from the ultimate parent Constellium N.V., is identified.
A deterioration of our financial position or a further downgrade of our credit ratings for any reason could also increase our borrowing costs
and have an adverse effect on our business relationships with customers, suppliers and hedging counterparties. As discussed above, we enter into various forms of hedging arrangements against currency, interest rate or metal price fluctuations and
trade metal contracts on the LME. Financial strength and credit ratings are important to the availability and pricing of these hedging and trading activities. As a result, any downgrade of our credit ratings may make it more costly for us to engage
in these activities, and changes to our level of indebtedness may make it more difficult or costly for us to engage in hedging and trading activities in the future.
Our level of indebtedness could limit cash flow available for our operations and capital expenditures and could adversely affect our ability to service our
debt or obtain additional financing, if necessary.
We have now and will continue to have a significant amount of indebtedness. As of
December 31, 2016, we had total indebtedness of 2,468 million (of which 401 million consisted of the principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes issued on March 30, 2016, net of 12 million of issuance
costs, 1,306 million of May 2014 Notes and December 2014 Notes, 635 million of debt of Wise and its direct or indirect subsidiaries (before giving effect to the redemption of the Wise Secured Notes), and the balance
consisted of debt under the Ravenswood ABL Facility and other debt). Our level of indebtedness could adversely affect our operations. Among other things, our substantial indebtedness could:
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addition, the agreements governing our existing indebtedness contain financial and other restrictive covenants that will limit our ability to engage in activities that may be in our long-term best interests. Our failure to comply with those
covenants could result in an event of default which, if not cured or waived, could result in the acceleration of all of our debts.
Further, we have substantial pension and other post-employment benefit obligations, resulting in net liabilities of 735 million as
of December 31, 2016. Certain of these obligations may, under applicable law or otherwise, be effectively senior to our obligations under the May 2014 Notes, the December 2014 Notes, the Senior Secured Notes and the February 2017 Notes. In
particular, certain plant, property, and equipment of Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood, LLC (Ravenswood) located at the Ravenswood, West Virginia facility are subject to a lien in favor of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
(the PBGC) pursuant to a Settlement Agreement (the PBGC Agreement) dated January 26, 2001 between Ravenswood (formerly known as Pechiney Rolled Products, LLC) and the PBGC, and a related deed of trust, which secures
Ravenswoods obligations under the PBGC Agreement in a maximum amount of $35 million.
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Despite current indebtedness levels, we and our subsidiaries may still be able to incur substantially more
debt. This could further exacerbate the risks associated with our substantial leverage.
We and our subsidiaries may be able to incur
substantial additional indebtedness in the future. The terms of the indentures and agreements governing our existing indebtedness do not fully prohibit us or our subsidiaries from doing so. If new debt is added to our and our subsidiaries
current debt levels, the related risks that we and they now face could intensify.
The terms of our indebtedness contain covenants that restrict our
current and future operations, and a failure by us to comply with those covenants may materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our indebtedness contains, and any future indebtedness we may incur would likely contain, a number of restrictive covenants that will impose
significant operating and financial restrictions on our ability to, among other things: (i) incur or guarantee additional debt; (ii) pay dividends and make other restricted payments and investments (including investments in and guarantees
of certain indebtedness of Wise); (iii) create or incur certain liens; (iv) make certain loans, acquisitions or investments; (v) engage in sales of assets and subsidiary stock; (vi) enter into transactions with affiliates;
(vii) transfer all or substantially all of our assets or enter into merger or consolidation transactions; and (viii) enter into sale and lease-back transactions.
In addition, the Wise ABL Facility provides that if borrowing availability thereunder drops below a threshold amount equal to the greater of
(a) 10% of the aggregate commitments under the Wise ABL Facility and (b) $20 million, Wise Alloys LLC will be required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 to 1.0, calculated on a trailing
12-month
basis until such time as borrowing availability has been at least equal to the greater of $20 million and 10% of the aggregate commitments under the Wise ABL Facility for 30 consecutive days.
A failure to comply with our debt covenants could result in an event of default that, if not cured or waived, could have a material adverse
effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. If we default under our indebtedness, we may not be able to borrow additional amounts and our lenders could elect to declare all outstanding borrowings, together with accrued and
unpaid interest and fees, to be due and payable, or take other remedial actions. Our indebtedness also contains cross-default provisions, which means that if an event of default occurs under certain material indebtedness, such event of default may
trigger an event of default under our other indebtedness. If our indebtedness were to be accelerated, we cannot assure you that our assets would be sufficient to repay such indebtedness in full and our lenders could foreclose on our pledged assets.
See Item 10. Additional InformationC. Material Contracts.
Our indebtedness could materially adversely affect our ability to invest
in or fund our operations, limit our ability to react to changes in the economy or our industry or force us to take alternative measures.
Our indebtedness impacts our flexibility in operating our business and could have important consequences for our business and operations,
including the following: (i) it may make us more vulnerable to downturns in our business or the economy; (ii) a substantial portion of our cash flows from operations will be dedicated to the repayment of our indebtedness and will not be
available for other purposes; (iii) it may restrict us from making strategic acquisitions, introducing new technologies or exploiting business opportunities; and (iv) it may adversely affect the terms under which suppliers provide goods
and services to us. Our indebtedness materially increased following the Wise Acquisition. With increased indebtedness, we are more susceptible to the risks discussed above.
If we are unable to meet our debt service obligations, including our obligations under the May 2014 Notes, the December 2014 Notes, the Senior
Secured Notes and the February 2017 Notes, and pay our expenses, we may be forced to reduce or delay business activities and capital expenditures (including, without limitation, our expected investments in BiW/ABS), sell assets, obtain additional
debt or equity capital, restructure or refinance all or a portion of our debt before maturity or take other measures. Such measures may materially adversely
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affect our business. If these alternative measures are unsuccessful, we could default on our obligations, which could result in the acceleration of our outstanding debt obligations and could have
a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our existing, and any future, variable rate indebtedness
subjects us to interest rate risk, which could cause our annual debt service obligations to increase significantly.
A portion of our
indebtedness is, and our future indebtedness may be, subject to variable rates of interest, exposing us to interest rate risk. See Item 10. Additional InformationC. Material Contracts. If interest rates increase, our debt service
obligations on the variable rate indebtedness would increase, resulting in a reduction of our net income that could be significant, even though the principal amount borrowed would remain the same.
The loss of certain members of our management team may have a material adverse effect on our operating results.
Our success will depend, in part, on the efforts of our senior management and other key employees. These individuals, including our Chief
Executive Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, possess sales, marketing, engineering, technical, manufacturing, financial and administrative skills that are critical to the operation of our business. If we lose or suffer
an extended interruption in the services of one or more of our senior officers or other key employees, our ability to operate and expand our business, improve our operations, develop new products, and, as a result, our financial condition and
results of operations, may be negatively affected. Moreover, the hiring of qualified individuals is highly competitive in our industry, and we may not be able to attract and retain qualified personnel to replace or succeed members of our senior
management or other key employees.
If we fail to implement our business strategy, including our productivity improvement initiatives, our financial
condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
Our future financial performance and success depend in
large part on our ability to successfully implement our business strategy, including investing in high-return opportunities in our core markets, focusing on higher-margin, technologically advanced products, differentiating our products, expanding
our strategic relationships with customers in selected international regions, fixed-cost containment and cash management, and executing on our manufacturing productivity improvement programs. We cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully
implement our business strategy or be able to continue improving our operating results.
Implementation of our business strategy could be
affected by a number of factors beyond our control, such as increased competition, legal and regulatory developments, or general economic conditions (including slower or lower than expected growth and customer demand in North America for BiW/ABS
aluminium rolled products). Any failure to successfully implement our business strategy could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, we may decide to alter or discontinue certain aspects of our business
strategy at any time. Although we have undertaken and expect to continue to undertake productivity and manufacturing system and process transformation initiatives to improve performance, we cannot assure you that all of these initiatives will be
completed or that any estimated cost savings from such activities will be fully realized. Even when we are able to generate new efficiencies in the short- to medium-term, we may not be able to continue to reduce costs and increase productivity over
the long term.
The cyclical and seasonal nature of the metals industry, our
end-use
markets and our
customers industries and a general regional or global economic downturn could negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.
The metals industry is generally cyclical in nature, and these cyclical fluctuations tend to directly correlate with changes in general and
local economic conditions. These conditions include the level of economic growth, financing availability, the availability of affordable energy sources, employment levels, interest rates, consumer
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confidence and housing demand. Historically, in periods of recession or periods of minimal economic growth, metals companies have often tended to underperform other sectors. In addition, economic
downturns in regional and global economies, including in Europe, or a prolonged recession in our principal industry segments, have had a negative impact on our operations in the past and could have a negative impact on our future financial condition
or results of operations. Although we continue to seek to diversify our business on a geographic and
end-market
basis, we cannot assure you that diversification would mitigate the effect of cyclical downturns.
We are particularly sensitive to cycles in the aerospace, defense, automotive, other transportation, building and construction and
general engineering
end-markets,
which are highly cyclical. During recessions or periods of low growth, these industries typically experience major cutbacks in production, resulting in decreased demand for
aluminium products. This leads to significant fluctuations in demand and pricing for our products and services. Because our operations are capital intensive and we generally have high fixed costs and may not be able to reduce costs and production
capacity on a sufficiently rapid basis, our near-term profitability may be significantly affected by decreased processing volumes. Accordingly, reduced demand and pricing pressures may significantly reduce our profitability and materially adversely
affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
In particular, we derive a significant portion of our revenues from
products sold to the aerospace industry, which is highly cyclical and tends to decline in response to overall declines in the general economy. The commercial aerospace industry is historically driven by the demand from commercial airlines for new
aircraft. Demand for commercial aircraft is influenced by airline industry profitability, trends in airline passenger traffic, the condition of the United States and global economies and numerous other factors, including the effects of terrorism. A
number of major airlines have undergone Chapter 11 bankruptcy or comparable insolvency proceedings and experienced financial strain from volatile fuel prices. The aerospace industry also suffered significantly in the wake of the events of
September 11, 2001, resulting in a sharp decrease globally in new commercial aircraft deliveries and order cancellations or deferrals by the major airlines. Despite existing backlogs, continued financial uncertainty in the industry, inadequate
liquidity of certain airline companies, production issues and delays in the launch of new aircraft programs at major aircraft manufacturers, stock variations in the supply chain, terrorist acts or the increased threat of terrorism may lead to
reduced demand for new aircraft that utilize our products, which could materially adversely affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Further, the demand for our automotive extrusions and rolled products and many of our general engineering and other industrial products is
dependent on the production of cars, light trucks, and heavy duty vehicles and trailers. The automotive industry is highly cyclical, as new vehicle demand is dependent on consumer spending and is tied closely to the strength of the overall economy.
We note that the demand for luxury vehicles in China has become significant over the past several years and therefore fluctuations in the Chinese economy may adversely affect the demand for our products. Production cuts by manufacturers may
adversely affect the demand for our products. Many automotive-related manufacturers and first tier suppliers are burdened with substantial structural costs, including pension, healthcare and labor costs that have resulted in severe financial
difficulty, including bankruptcy, for several of them. A worsening of these companies financial condition or their bankruptcy could have further serious effects on the conditions of the markets, which directly affects the demand for our
products. In addition, the loss of business with respect to, or a lack of commercial success of, one or more particular vehicle models for which we are a significant supplier could have a materially adverse impact on our financial position, results
of operations and cash flows.
Customer demand in the aluminium industry is also affected by holiday seasons, weather conditions, economic
and other factors beyond our control. Our volumes are impacted by the timing of the holiday seasons in particular, with the lowest volumes typically occurring in August and December and highest volumes occurring in January to June. Our business is
also impacted by seasonal slowdowns and upturns in certain of our customers industries. Historically, the can industry is strongest in the spring and summer season, whereas the automotive and construction sectors encounter slowdowns in both
the third and fourth quarters of the calendar year. Therefore, our quarterly financial results could fluctuate as a result of climatic or other seasonal changes, and a prolonged period of unusually cool summers in different regions in which we
conduct our business could have a negative effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
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A higher consumer focus on obesity and other health concerns may lead to a tax upon and/or otherwise reduce
customer demand in our can
end-market,
which could reduce demand for our products and negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Consumers, public health officials and government officials are becoming increasingly concerned about the public health consequences
associated with obesity, particularly among young people. In addition, some researchers, health advocates and dietary guidelines are encouraging consumers to reduce consumption of certain types of beverages, especially sugar-sweetened beverages,
which include some of the beverages in which our aluminium packaging is used. Increasing public concern about these issues and possible new taxes on and governmental regulations related to these beverages may reduce demand for these beverages, which
could adversely affect the demand for our products. Any reduction in the demand for our products could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our production capacity might not be able to meet growing market demand or changing market conditions.
We may be unable to meet market demand due to production capacity constraints or operational challenges. Meeting such demand may require us to
make substantial capital investments to repair, maintain, upgrade, and expand our facilities and equipment. Notwithstanding our ongoing plans and investments to increase our capacity, we may not be able to expand our production capacity quickly
enough in response to changing market conditions, and there can be no assurance that our production capacity will be able to meet our obligations and the growing market demand for our products. If we are unable to adequately expand our production
capacity, we may be unable to take advantage of improved market conditions and increased demand for our products. We may also experience loss of market share, operational difficulties, increased costs, penalties for late delivery, reduction in
demand for our products, and our reputation with our customers may be harmed, resulting in loss of business and a negative impact on our financial performance.
The beverage can sheet industry is competitive, and our competitors have greater resources and product and geographic diversity than we do.
The market for beverage can sheet products is competitive. Our competitors have market presence, operating capabilities and financial and
other resources that are greater than ours. They also have greater product and geographic diversity than we do. Because of their greater resources and product and geographic diversity, these competitors may have an advantage over us in their
abilities to research and develop technology, pursue acquisition, investment and other business opportunities, market and sell their products and services, capitalize on market opportunities, enter new markets and withstand business interruptions or
adverse global economic conditions. There are no assurances that we will be able to compete successfully in these circumstances.
In
addition, we are subject to competition from
non-aluminium
sources of packaging, such as plastics and glass. Consumer demand and preferences also impact customer selection of packaging materials. While we
believe that the recyclability of aluminium, coupled with increasing consumer focus on resource conservation, may reduce the impact of competition from certain alternative packaging sources, there is no guaranty that such competition will be
reduced.
Reductions in demand for our products may be more severe than, and may occur prior to, reductions in demand for our customers products.
Customers purchasing our products, such as those in the cyclical aerospace industry, generally require significant lead time in the
production of their own products. Therefore, demand for our products may increase prior to demand for our customers products. Conversely, demand for our products may decrease as our customers anticipate a downturn in their respective
businesses. As demand for our customers products begins to soften, our customers could meet the reduced demand for their products using their existing inventory without replenishing the inventory, which would result in a reduction in demand
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reduction in demand for their products. Further, the reduction in demand for our products can be exacerbated if inventory levels held by our customers exceed normal levels and our customers can
utilize existing inventory for their own production requirements. This amplified reduction in demand for our products while our customers consume their inventory to meet their business needs (destocking) may adversely affect our financial position,
results of operations and cash flows.
Our joint venture with UACJ in BiW/ABS products in the United States may not generate the expected returns and
we may be unable to execute on our strategy with respect to the joint venture.
We have a joint venture with UACJ Corporation
(UAJC) to produce automotive BiW/ABS sheet in the Unites States and establish a leadership position in the growing North American BiW/ABS market. In 2016, we expanded the scope of our joint venture agreement to include investment in two
additional 100 kt finishing lines, to be funded 51% by Constellium and 49% by
Tri-Arrows
Aluminum Holdings, a U.S. affiliate of UACJ. We cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully implement
the planned expansion or our business strategy with respect to our joint venture with UACJ. Any inability to execute on the expansion or our strategy with respect to the joint venture could materially reduce our expected earnings and could
adversely affect our operations overall.
The joint ventures automotive (CALP) line is currently undergoing an extensive
qualification process for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products. Any significant delays incurred during this qualification process, which would jeopardize the start of production of OEM customer products, would be
detrimental to the financial performance of our joint venture and would negatively impact our North American BiW/ABS strategy and our anticipated return on investments.
In addition, we believe joint ventures generally involve special risks. Whether or not we hold a majority interest or maintain operational
control in a joint venture, our partners may have economic or business interests or goals that may be inconsistent with our interests or goals. Further, an important element in the success of any joint venture is a constructive relationship between
the members of that joint venture. If there were to be a change in ownership, a change of control, a change in management or management philosophy, a change in business strategy or another event with respect to UACJ or its affiliates who are
involved in our joint venture, the joint venture and the relationship between the joint venture members, as well as our financial results and operations, could be materially adversely affected.
We may not be able to successfully develop and implement new technology initiatives and other strategic investments in a timely manner.
We have invested in, and are involved with, a number of technology and process initiatives, including the development of new aluminium-lithium
products. Being at the forefront of technological development is important to remain competitive. Several technical aspects of certain of these initiatives are still unproven and/or the eventual commercial outcomes and feasibility cannot be assessed
with any certainty. Even if we are successful with these initiatives, we may not be able to bring them to market as planned before our competitors or at all, and the initiatives may end up costing more than expected. As a result, the costs and
benefits from our investments in new technologies and the impact on our financial results may vary from present expectations.
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addition, we have undertaken and may continue to undertake growth, streamlining and productivity initiatives to improve performance. We cannot assure you that these initiatives will be completed or that they will have their intended benefits.
Capital investments in debottlenecking or other organic growth initiatives may not produce the returns we anticipate. Even if we are able to generate new efficiencies successfully in the short- to medium-term, we may not be able to continue to
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Interruptions in or failures of our information systems, or failure to protect our information systems against
cyber-attacks or information security breaches, could have a material adverse effect on our business.
The efficient operation of our
business depends on our information technology systems. We rely on our information technology systems to effectively manage our business, data, accounting, financial reporting, communications, supply chain, order entry and fulfillment and other
business processes. The failure of our information technology systems to perform as we anticipate could disrupt our business and could result in transaction errors, processing inefficiencies, and the loss of sales and customers, causing our business
and results of operations to suffer.
Some of our information systems are nearing obsolescence, in that the software versions they are
developed on are no longer fully supported or kept
up-to-date
by the original vendors. While
day-to-day
operations are not at risk, major new requirements (e.g., in legal or payroll) might require manual workarounds if the current software versions do not
support those new functionalities. Information security risks have generally increased in recent years because of the proliferation of new technologies and the increased sophistication and activities of perpetrators of cyber-attacks. A failure in or
breach of our information systems as a result of cyber-attacks or information security breaches could disrupt our business, result in the disclosure or misuse of confidential or proprietary information, damage our reputation, increase our costs or
cause losses. As cyber threats continue to evolve, we may be required to expend additional resources to continue to enhance our information security measures or to investigate and remediate any information security vulnerabilities.
The process of upgrading our information technology infrastructure may disrupt our operations.
We have performed an evaluation of our information technology systems and requirements and have implemented or plan to implement upgrades to
our information technology systems that support our business. These upgrades involve replacing legacy systems with
state-of-the-art
systems, making changes to legacy systems or acquiring new systems with new functionality. There are inherent
risks associated with replacing, changing or acquiring new systems, including accurately capturing data and system disruptions. We may experience operational problems with our information systems as a result of system failures, viruses, computer
hackers or other causes. Any material disruption or slowdown of our systems, including a disruption or slowdown caused by our failure to successfully upgrade our systems could cause information losses, including data related to customer
orders. Such a disruption could adversely impact our business, financial condition or results of operations.
A substantial percentage of our workforce
is unionized or covered by collective bargaining agreements that may not be successfully renegotiated.
A significant number of our
employees are represented by unions or equivalent bodies or are covered by collective bargaining or similar agreements that are subject to periodic renegotiation. Although we believe that we will be able to successfully negotiate new collective
bargaining agreements when the current agreements expire, these negotiations may not prove successful, and may result in a significant increase in the cost of labor, or may break down and result in the disruption or cessation of our operations.
As part of our ongoing evaluation of our operations, we may undertake additional restructuring efforts in the future which could in some instances result
in significant severance-related costs and other restructuring charges.
We recorded restructuring charges of 5 million for
the year ended December 31, 2016, 8 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 12 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Restructuring costs in 2016, 2015, and 2014 were primarily related to
corporate and production sites restructuring operations. We may pursue additional restructuring activities in the future, which could result in significant severance-related costs, restructuring charges and related costs and expenses,
including resulting labor disputes, which could materially adversely affect our profitability and cash flows.
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Ongoing uncertainty in or deterioration of the global economy due to political, regulatory or other
developments may adversely affect our operating results.
Our headquarters are in the European Union, and we maintain a significant
presence in various European markets and the United States through our operating subsidiaries, including significant sales to customers in both Europe and the United States. If global economic and market conditions, or economic, political and
financial market conditions in Europe, the United States or other key markets, remain uncertain or deteriorate, our customers may respond by suspending, delaying or reducing their capital expenditures, which may adversely affect our sales, cash
flows and results of operations. For example, in June 2016, the United Kingdom held a
non-binding
advisory referendum in which voters voted for the United Kingdom to exit the European Union
(Brexit), the outcome of which continues to be under review. In November 2016, the United States elected a new president. These, and other political or geographical events could result in changes in trade policy, taxes, market
volatility or currency exchange rate fluctuations, and resulting uncertainty in the economy and markets could cause our customers and potential customers to delay or reduce spending on our products or services. Any of these effects, could negatively
impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our business involves significant activity in Europe, and adverse conditions and
disruptions in European economies could have a material adverse effect on our operations or financial performance.
A material portion
of our sales are generated by customers located in Europe. The financial markets remain concerned about the ability of certain European countries to finance their deficits and service growing debt burdens amidst difficult economic conditions. This
loss of confidence has led to rescue measures by Eurozone countries and the International Monetary Fund. Despite these measures, concerns persist regarding the debt burden of certain Eurozone countries and their ability to meet future financial
obligations, the overall stability of the euro and the suitability of the euro as a single currency given the diverse economic and political circumstances in individual Eurozone countries. In addition, the actions required to be taken by those
countries as a condition to rescue packages, and by other countries to mitigate similar developments in their economies, have resulted in increased political discord within and among Eurozone countries. The interdependencies among European economies
and financial institutions have also exacerbated concern regarding the stability of European financial markets generally. These concerns could lead to the
re-introduction
of individual currencies in one or
more Eurozone countries, or, in more extreme circumstances, the possible dissolution of the euro currency entirely. Should the euro dissolve entirely, the legal and contractual consequences for holders of euro-denominated obligations would be
determined by laws in effect at such time. These potential developments, or market perceptions concerning these and related issues, could materially adversely affect the value of the our euro-denominated assets and obligations. In addition, concerns
over the effect of this financial crisis on financial institutions in Europe and globally could have a material adverse impact on the capital markets generally. Persistent disruptions in the European financial markets, the overall stability of the
euro and the suitability of the euro as a single currency or the failure of a significant European financial institution, could have a material adverse impact on our operations or financial performance.
In addition, the outcome of Brexit as well as upcoming elections in France and Germany in 2017 could have implications on economic conditions
globally as a result of changes in policy direction which may in turn influence the economic outlook for the European Union and its key trading partners. There can be no assurance that the actions we have taken or may take in response to global
economic conditions more generally may be sufficient to counter any continuation or reoccurrence of the downturn or disruptions. A significant global economic downturn or disruptions in the financial markets would have a material adverse effect on
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A portion of our revenues is derived from our international operations, which exposes us to certain risks
inherent in doing business globally.
We have operations primarily in the United States, Germany, France, Slovakia, Switzerland, the
Czech Republic and China and primarily sell our products across Europe, Asia and North America. We also continue to explore opportunities to expand our international operations. Our operations generally are subject to financial, political, economic
and business risks in connection with our global operations, including:
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tariffs and other trade barriers (including changes as a result of the 2016 U.S. presidential election);
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the potential for nationalization of enterprises or government policies favoring local production;
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differing protections for intellectual property and enforcement thereof;
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The occurrence of any of these events could cause
our costs to rise, limit growth opportunities or have a negative effect on our operations and our ability to plan for future periods. In certain emerging markets, the degree of these risks may be higher due to more volatile economic conditions, less
developed and predictable legal and regulatory regimes and increased potential for various types of adverse governmental action.
Regulations regarding
carbon dioxide emissions, and unfavorable allocation of rights to emit carbon dioxide or other air emission related issues, as well as other environmental laws and regulations, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
Many scientists, legislators and others attribute climate change to increased levels of
greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, which has led to significant legislative and regulatory efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Measures to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions that could directly or indirectly
affect us or our suppliers are currently being developed or may be developed in the future. Substantial quantities of greenhouse gases are released as a consequence of our operations. Compliance with regulations governing such emissions tend to
become more stringent over time and could lead to a need for us to further reduce such greenhouse gas emissions, to purchase rights to emit from third parties, or to make other changes to our business, all of which could result in significant
additional costs or could reduce demand for our products. In addition, we are a significant purchaser of energy. Existing and future regulations relating to the emission of carbon dioxide by our energy suppliers could result in materially increased
energy costs for our operations, and we may be unable to pass along these increased energy costs to our customers, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. For example, a revised
European emissions trading system or a successor to the Kyoto Protocol under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our fabrication process is subject to regulations that may hinder our ability to manufacture our products. Some of the chemicals we use on our
fabrication processes are subject to government regulation, such as Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemical substances (REACH) in the EU. Under REACH, we are required to register some of our
products with the European Chemicals Agency, and this process
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could cause significant delays or costs. If we fail to comply with these or similar laws and regulations, we may be required to make significant expenditures to reformulate the chemicals that we
use in our products and materials or incur costs to register such chemicals to gain and/or regain compliance, and we may lose customers or revenue as a result. Additionally, we could be subject to significant fines or other civil and criminal
penalties should we not achieve such compliance. To the extent that other nations in which we operate also require chemical registration, potential delays similar to those in Europe may delay our entry into these markets. Any failure to obtain or
delay in obtaining regulatory approvals for chemical products used in our facilities could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
To service our indebtedness, we will require a significant amount of cash. Our ability to generate cash depends on many factors beyond our control.
Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our indebtedness and to fund planned capital expenditures and research and
development efforts will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future. Although there can be no assurances, we believe that the cash provided by our operations will be sufficient to provide for our cash requirements for the foreseeable
future. However, our ability to satisfy our obligations will depend on our future operating performance and financial results, which will be subject, in part, to factors beyond our control, including interest rates and general economic, financial
and business conditions. We cannot assure you that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that future borrowings will be available to us in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund our other
liquidity needs. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow to service our debt, we may be required to:
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If we are required to take any of these actions, it
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, we cannot assure you that we would be able to take any of these actions, that these actions would enable us to continue to satisfy our
capital requirements or that these actions would be permitted under the terms of our various debt instruments.
We could be required to make unexpected
contributions to our defined benefit pension plans as a result of adverse changes in interest rates and the capital markets.
Most of
our pension obligations relate to funded defined benefit pension plans for our employees in the United States and Switzerland, unfunded pension benefits in France and Germany, and lump sum indemnities payable to our employees in France and Germany
upon retirement or termination. Our pension plan assets consist primarily of funds invested in listed stocks and bonds. Our estimates of liabilities and expenses for pensions and other post-retirement benefits incorporate a number of assumptions,
including interest rates used to discount future benefits. Our liquidity or shareholders equity in a particular period could be materially adversely affected by capital market returns that are less than their assumed long-term rate of return
or a decline in the rate used to discount future benefits. If the assets of our pension plans do not achieve assumed investment returns for any period, such deficiency could result in one or more charges against shareholders equity for that
period. In addition, changing economic conditions, poor pension investment returns or other factors may require us to make unexpected cash contributions to the pension plans in the future, preventing the use of such cash for other purposes.
We also participate in various multi-employer pension plans in one of our facilities in the United States administered by labor
unions representing some of our employees. Our withdrawal liability for any multi-employer
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plan would depend on the extent of the plans funding of vested benefits. In the ordinary course of our renegotiation of collective bargaining agreements with labor unions that maintain
these plans, we could decide to discontinue participation in a plan, and in that event we could face a withdrawal liability. We could also be treated as withdrawing from participation in one of these plans if the number of our employees
participating in these plans is reduced to a certain degree over certain periods of time. Such reductions in the number of our employees participating in these plans could occur as a result of changes in our business operations, such as facility
closures or consolidations. Any withdrawal liability could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.
We may not be able to adequately
protect proprietary rights to our technology.
Our success depends in part upon our proprietary technology and processes. We believe
that our intellectual property has significant value and is important to the marketing of our products and maintaining our competitive advantage. Although we attempt to protect our intellectual property rights both in the United States and in
foreign countries through a combination of patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright laws, as well as through confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements and other measures, these measures may not be adequate to fully protect our rights. For
example, we have a presence in China, which historically has afforded less protection to intellectual property rights than the United States. Our failure to obtain or maintain adequate protection of our intellectual property rights for any reason
could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We have applied for patent
protection relating to certain existing and proposed products and processes. While we generally apply for patents in those countries where we intend to make, have made, use or sell patented products, we may not accurately predict all of the
countries where patent protection will ultimately be desirable. If we fail to timely file a patent application in any such country, we may be precluded from doing so at a later date. Furthermore, we cannot assure you that any of our patent
applications will be approved. We also cannot assure you that the patents issued as a result of our foreign patent applications will have the same scope of coverage as our United States patents. The patents we own could be challenged, invalidated or
circumvented by others and may not be of sufficient scope or strength to provide us with any meaningful protection or commercial advantage. Further, we cannot assure you that competitors or other third parties will not infringe our patents, or that
we will have adequate resources to enforce our patents.
We also rely on unpatented proprietary technology. It is possible that others
will independently develop the same or similar technology or otherwise obtain access to our unpatented technology. To protect our trade secrets and other proprietary information, we require employees, consultants, advisors and collaborators to enter
into confidentiality agreements. We cannot assure you that these agreements will provide meaningful protection for our trade secrets,
know-how
or other proprietary information in the event of any unauthorized
use, misappropriation or disclosure of such trade secrets,
know-how
or other proprietary information. If we are unable to maintain the proprietary nature of our technologies, we could be materially adversely
affected.
We rely on our trademarks, trade names and brand names to distinguish our products from the products of our competitors, and
have registered or applied to register many of these trademarks. We cannot assure you that our trademark applications will be approved. Third parties may also oppose our trademark applications, or otherwise challenge our use of the trademarks. In
the event that our trademarks are successfully challenged, we could be forced to rebrand our products, which could result in loss of brand recognition, and could require us to devote resources to advertising and marketing new brands. Further, we
cannot assure you that competitors or other third parties will not infringe our trademarks, or that we will have adequate resources to enforce our trademarks.
We may institute or be named as a defendant in litigation regarding our intellectual property and such litigation may be costly and divert
managements attention and resources.
Any attempts to enforce our intellectual property rights, even if successful, could result
in costly and prolonged litigation, divert managements attention and resources, and materially adversely affect our results of
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operations and cash flows. The unauthorized use of our intellectual property may adversely affect our results of operations as our competitors would be able to utilize such property without
having had to incur the costs of developing it, thus potentially reducing our relative profitability.
Furthermore, we may be subject to
claims that we have infringed the intellectual property rights of another. Even if without merit, such claims could result in costly and prolonged litigation, cause us to cease making, licensing or using products or technologies that incorporate the
challenged intellectual property, require us to redesign, reengineer or rebrand our products, if feasible, divert managements attention and resources, and materially adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows. We may also be
required to enter into licensing agreements in order to continue using technology that is important to our business, or we may be unable to obtain license agreements on acceptable terms, either of which could negatively affect our financial
position, results of operations and cash flows.
Current liabilities under, as well as the cost of compliance with, environmental, health and safety
(EHS) laws could increase our operating costs and negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Our operations are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we do business, which govern, among
other things, air emissions, wastewater discharges, the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes, the remediation of contaminated sites, and employee health and safety. At December 31, 2016, we had close-down and
environmental restoration costs provisions of 88 million. Future environmental regulations or more aggressive enforcement of existing regulations could impose stricter compliance requirements on us and on the industries in which we
operate. Additional pollution control equipment, process changes, or other environmental control measures may be needed at some of our facilities to meet future requirements. If we are unable to comply with these laws and regulations, we could incur
substantial costs, including fines and civil or criminal sanctions, or costs associated with upgrades to our facilities or changes in our manufacturing processes in order to achieve and maintain compliance. Additionally, evolving regulatory
standards and expectations can result in increased litigation and/or increased costs. There are also no assurances that newly discovered conditions, or new or more aggressive enforcement of applicable environmental requirements, or any failure by
counterparties to perform indemnification obligations, will not have a material adverse effect on our business.
Financial responsibility
for contaminated property can be imposed on us where current operations have had an environmental impact. Such liability can include the cost of investigating and remediating contaminated soil or ground water, financial assurance, fines and
penalties sought by environmental authorities, and damages arising out of personal injury, contaminated property and other toxic tort claims, as well as lost or impaired natural resources. Certain environmental laws impose strict, and in certain
circumstances joint and several, liability for certain kinds of matters, such that a person can be held liable without regard to fault for all of the costs of a matter regardless of legality at the time of conduct and even though others were also
involved or responsible.
We have accrued, and expect to accrue, costs relating to the above matters that are reasonably expected to be
incurred based on available information. However, it is possible that actual costs may differ, perhaps significantly, from the amounts expected or accrued. Similarly, the timing of those expenditures may occur faster than anticipated. These
differences could negatively affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Other legal proceedings or investigations, or
changes in applicable laws and regulations, could increase our operating costs and negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We may from time to time be involved in, or be the subject of, disputes, proceedings and investigations with respect to a variety of matters,
including matters related to personal injury, intellectual property, employees, taxes, contracts, anti-competitive or anti-corruption practices as well as other disputes and proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. It could be
costly to address these claims or any investigations involving them, whether meritorious or not, and legal proceedings and investigations could divert managements attention as well
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as operational resources, negatively affecting our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Additionally, as with the environmental laws and regulations, other laws and
regulations which govern our business are subject to change at any time. Compliance with changes to existing laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Product liability claims against us could result in significant costs and could materially adversely affect our reputation and our business.
If any of the products that we sell are defective or cause harm to any of our customers, we could be exposed to product liability lawsuits
and/or warranty claims. If we were found liable under product liability claims or are obligated under warranty claims, we could be required to pay substantial monetary damages. Even if we successfully defend ourselves against these types of claims,
we could still be forced to spend a substantial amount of money in litigation expenses, our management could be required to devote significant time and attention to defending against these claims, and our reputation could suffer, any of which could
harm our business.
We may experience or be exposed to unknown or unanticipated issues, expenses, and liabilities as a result of the Wise Acquisition.
As a result of the Wise Acquisition, we may be exposed to unknown or unanticipated costs or liabilities, such as undisclosed
liabilities of Wise, including those relating to environmental matters, for which we, as successor owner, may be responsible. Such unknown or unanticipated issues, expenses, and liabilities could have an adverse effect on our business, financial
results and cash flows.
Our operations present significant risk of injury or death.
Because of the heavy industrial activities conducted at our facilities, there exists a risk of injury or death to our employees or other
visitors, notwithstanding the safety precautions we take. Our operations are subject to regulation by national, state and local agencies responsible for employee health and safety, which has from time to time levied fines against us for certain
isolated incidents. While such fines have not been material and we have in place policies to minimize such risks, we may nevertheless be unable to avoid material liabilities for any employee injury or death that may occur in the future, and any such
incidents may materially adversely impact our reputation.
The insurance level that we maintain may not fully cover all potential exposures.
We maintain property, casualty and workers compensation insurance in accordance with market practice, but such insurance may not fully
cover all risks associated with the hazards of our business and is subject to limitations, including deductibles and maximum liabilities covered. We may incur losses beyond the limits, or outside the coverage, of our insurance policies, including,
but not limited to, liabilities for breach of contract, environmental compliance or remediation. In addition, from time to time and depending on market conditions, various types of insurance coverage for companies in our industry may not be
available on commercially acceptable terms or, in some cases, may not be available at all. In the future, we may not be able to obtain coverage at current levels, and our premiums may increase significantly on coverage that we maintain.
Increases or decreases in income tax rates, changes in income tax laws, additional income tax liabilities due to unfavorable resolution of tax audits and
challenges to our tax position could have a material adverse impact on our financial results.
We operate in multiple tax
jurisdictions and are filing our tax returns in compliance with the tax laws and regulations of these jurisdictions. Various factors determine our effective tax rate and/or the amount we are required to pay, including changes in or interpretations
of tax laws and regulations in any given jurisdiction or global- and
EU-based
initiatives such as the Action Plan on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting of the Organization for Economic
Co-operation
and Development and the EU Anti Tax Avoidance Directive (EU/2016/1164) that
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aim, among other things, to address tax avoidance by multinational companies, changes in geographical allocation of income and expense, our ability to use net operating loss and other tax
attributes, and our evaluation of our deferred tax assets that requires significant judgment. Such changes to our effective tax rate could materially adversely affect our financial position, liquidity, results of operations and cash flows.
In addition, due to the size and nature of our business, we are subject to ongoing reviews by taxing jurisdictions on various tax matters,
including challenges to positions we assert on our income tax and withholding tax returns. We accrue income tax liabilities and tax contingencies based upon our best estimate of the taxes ultimately expected to be paid after considering our
knowledge of all relevant facts and circumstances, existing tax laws and regulations, our experience with previous audits and settlements, the status of current tax examinations and how the tax authorities and courts view certain issues. Such
amounts are included in income taxes payable, other
non-current
liabilities or deferred income tax liabilities, as appropriate, and updated over time as more information becomes available or on the basis of
the lapse of the statute of limitation. We record additional tax expense or reduce tax expenses in the period in which we determine that the recorded tax liability is less than or in excess of the ultimate assessment we expect. We are currently
subject to audit and review in a number of jurisdictions in which we operate, and further audits may commence in the future.
The Company
is incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands and on this basis is subject to Dutch tax laws as a Dutch resident taxpayer. We believe that, because of the manner in which we conduct our business, the Company is resident solely in the Netherlands
for tax purposes. However, if our tax position were successfully challenged by applicable tax authorities, or if there were changes in the tax laws, tax treaties, or the interpretation or application thereof (which could in certain circumstances
have retroactive effect) or in the manner in which we conduct our business, this could materially adversely affect our financial position.
Our
historical financial information presented in this report may not be representative of future results and our relatively short history operating as a standalone company may pose some challenges.
Due to inherent uncertainties of our business, the historical financial information does not necessarily indicate what our results of
operations, financial position, cash flows or costs and expenses will be in the future as past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future performance. In addition, we have a relatively short history operating as a standalone company which
may pose some operational challenges to our management. Our management team has faced and could continue to face operational and organizational challenges and costs related to operating as a standalone company, such as continuing to establish
various corporate functions, formulating policies, preparing standalone financial statements and continued integration of the management team. These challenges may divert their attention from running our core business or otherwise materially
adversely affect our operating results.
If we do not adequately maintain and continue to evolve our financial reporting and internal controls (which
could result in higher operating costs), we may be unable to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud.
We will need
to continue to improve existing, and implement new, financial reporting and management systems, procedures and controls to manage our business effectively and support our growth in the future, especially because we lack a long history of operations
as a standalone entity. Any delay in the implementation of, or disruption in the transition to, new or enhanced systems, procedures and controls, or the obsolescence of existing financial control systems, could harm our ability to accurately
forecast sales demand and record and report financial and management information on a timely and accurate basis.
We could also suffer a
loss of confidence in the reliability of our financial statements if our independent registered public accounting firm reports a material weakness in our internal controls, if we do not develop and maintain effective controls and procedures or if we
are otherwise unable to deliver timely and reliable financial information. Any loss of confidence in the reliability of our financial statements or other negative reaction to our failure to develop timely or adequate disclosure controls and
procedures or internal controls could result in a
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decline in the trading price of our ordinary shares. In addition, if we fail to remedy any material weakness, our financial statements may be inaccurate, we may face restricted access to the
capital markets and the price of our ordinary shares may be materially adversely affected.
We are a foreign private issuer under the U.S. securities
laws within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) rules. As a result, we qualify for and rely on exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements and may rely on other exemptions available to us in the future.
As a foreign private issuer, as such term is defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
Securities Act), we are permitted to follow our home country practice in lieu of certain corporate governance requirements of the NYSE, including the NYSE requirements that (i) a majority of the board of directors consists of
independent directors; (ii) the nominating and corporate governance committee be composed entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committees purpose and responsibilities; and (iii) the compensation
committee be composed entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committees purpose and responsibilities. Foreign private issuers are also exempt from certain U.S. securities law requirements applicable to U.S.
domestic issuers, including the requirement to file quarterly reports on Form
10-Q
and to distribute a proxy statement pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)
Section 14 in connection with the solicitation of proxies for shareholder meetings.
We rely on the exemptions for foreign private
issuers and follow Dutch corporate governance practices in lieu of some of the NYSE corporate governance rules specified above. We currently rely on exemptions from the requirements set out in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) above, but in
the future, we may change what home country corporate governance practices we follow, and, accordingly, which exemptions we rely on from the NYSE requirements. So long as we qualify as a foreign private issuer, you may not have the same protections
afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to all of the NYSE corporate governance requirements.
We may lose our foreign private issuer
status in the future, which could result in significant additional costs and expenses. If we were to lose our foreign private issuer status, the regulatory and compliance costs to us under U.S. securities laws as a U.S. domestic issuer could be
significantly more than costs we incur as a foreign private issuer.
If we were not a foreign private issuer, we would be required to
file periodic reports and registration statements on U.S. domestic issuer forms with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), including proxy statements pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act. These SEC disclosure
requirements are more detailed and extensive than the forms available to a foreign private issuer. Furthermore, if we were not a foreign private issuer, we would be required to meet such filing requirements on a more abbreviated timetable than is
applicable to our current filings with the SEC. In addition, our directors, officers and 10% owners would become subject to insider short-swing profit disclosure and recovery rules under Section 16 of the Exchange Act. We could also be required
to modify certain of our policies to comply with corporate governance practices associated with U.S. domestic issuers. Such conversion and modifications would involve additional costs.
In addition, we would lose our ability to rely upon exemptions from certain NYSE corporate governance requirements that are available to
foreign private issuers. In particular, within six months of losing our foreign private issuer status we would be required to have a majority of independent directors and a nominating/governance committee and a compensation committee composed
entirely of independent directors, unless other exemptions are available under the NYSE rules. Any of these changes would likely increase our regulatory and compliance costs and expenses, which could have a material adverse effect on our business
and financial results.
We do not comply with all the provisions of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code which could affect your rights as a
shareholder.
We are subject to the Dutch Corporate Governance Code, which applies to all Dutch companies listed on a
government-recognized stock exchange, whether in the Netherlands or elsewhere, including the NYSE and
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Euronext Paris. The Dutch Corporate Governance Code contains principles and best practice provisions for boards of directors, shareholders and general meetings of shareholders, financial
reporting, auditors, disclosure, compliance and enforcement standards. The Dutch Corporate Governance Code is based on a comply or explain principle. Accordingly, companies are required to disclose in their annual reports, filed in the
Netherlands, whether they comply with the provisions of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code and, if they do not comply with those provisions, to give the reasons for such noncompliance. The principles and best practice provisions apply to the board
(relating to, among other matters, the boards role and composition, conflicts of interest and independence requirements, board committees and remuneration), shareholders and the general meeting of shareholders (for example, regarding
anti-takeover protection and obligations of a company to provide information to its shareholders), and financial reporting (such as external auditor and internal audit requirements). We have decided not to comply with a number of the provisions of
the Dutch Corporate Governance Code because such provisions conflict, in whole or in part, with the corporate governance rules of NYSE and U.S. securities laws that apply to our company whose ordinary shares are traded on the NYSE, or because such
provisions do not reflect best practices of global companies listed on the NYSE. This may affect your rights as a shareholder and you may not have the same level of protection as a shareholder in a Dutch company that fully complies with the Dutch
Corporate Governance Code. See Item 16G. Corporate GovernanceDutch Corporate Governance Code.
The market price of our ordinary
shares may fluctuate significantly, and you could lose all or part of your investment.
The market price of our ordinary shares may be
influenced by many factors, some of which are beyond our control and could result in significant fluctuations, including: (i) the failure of financial analysts to cover our ordinary shares, changes in financial estimates by analysts or any
failure by us to meet or exceed any of these estimates; (ii) actual or anticipated variations in our operating results; (iii) announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts or acquisitions; (iv) the recruitment or
departure of key personnel; (v) regulatory and litigation developments; (vi) developments in our industry; (vii) future sales of our ordinary shares; and (viii) investor perceptions of us and the industries in which we operate.
In addition, the stock market in general has experienced substantial price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or
disproportionate to the operating performance of particular companies affected. These broad market and industry factors may materially harm the market price of our ordinary shares, regardless of our operating performance. In the past, following
periods of volatility in the market price of certain companies securities, securities class action litigation has been instituted against these companies. If any such litigation is instituted against us, it could materially adversely affect
our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Sales of substantial amounts of our ordinary shares in the public market, or the
perception that these sales may occur, could cause the market price of our ordinary shares to decline.
Sales of substantial amounts
of our ordinary shares in the public market, or the perception that these sales may occur, could cause the market price of our ordinary shares to decline. This could also impair our ability to raise additional capital through the sale of our equity
securities. In addition, the sale of our ordinary shares by our officers and directors in the public market, or the perception that such sales may occur, could cause the market price of our ordinary shares to decline. Prior to the completion of our
IPO, we amended our memorandum and articles of association (the Amended and Restated Articles of Association) to provide authorization to issue up to 400,000,000 Class A ordinary shares. Since August 18, 2015, the date of our
effective Amended and Restated Articles of Association, our authorized capital amounts to 8,000,000 and is divided into 400,000,000 Class A ordinary shares. A total of 105,581,673 Class A ordinary shares are outstanding as of
December 31, 2016. We may issue ordinary shares or other securities from time to time as consideration for, or to finance, future acquisitions and investments or for other capital needs. We cannot predict the size of future issuances of our
shares or the effect, if any, that future sales and issuances of shares would have on the market price of our
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ordinary shares. If any such acquisition or investment is significant, the number of ordinary shares or the number or aggregate principal amount, as the case may be, of other securities that we
may issue may in turn be substantial and may result in additional dilution to our shareholders. We may also grant registration rights covering ordinary shares or other securities that we may issue in connection with any such acquisitions and
investments.
Any shareholder acquiring 30% or more of our voting rights may be required to make a mandatory takeover bid or be subject to voting
restrictions.
Under Dutch law, if a party directly or indirectly acquires control of a Dutch company, all or part of whose shares are
admitted to trading on a regulated market, that party may be required to make a public offer for all other shares of the company (mandatory takeover bid). Control is defined as the ability to exercise, whether or not in concert with
others, at least 30% of the voting rights at a general meeting of shareholders. Controlling shareholders existing before an offering are generally exempt from this requirement, unless their controlling interest drops below 30% and then increases
again to 30% or more. The purpose of this requirement is to protect the interests of minority shareholders. Any shareholder acquiring 30% or more of our voting rights may be limited in its ability to vote on our ordinary shares.
Provisions of our organizational documents and applicable law may impede or discourage a takeover, which could deprive our investors of the opportunity to
receive a premium for their ordinary shares or to make changes in our board of directors.
Several provisions of our Amended and
Restated Articles of Association and the laws of the Netherlands could make it difficult for our shareholders to change the composition of our board of directors, thereby preventing them from changing the composition of our management. In addition,
the same provisions may discourage, delay or prevent a merger, consolidation or acquisition that shareholders may consider favorable. Provisions of our Amended and Restated Articles of Association impose various procedural and other requirements,
which could make it more difficult for shareholders to effect certain corporate actions. These anti-takeover provisions could substantially impede the ability of our shareholders to benefit from a change in control and, as a result, may materially
adversely affect the market price of our ordinary shares and your ability to realize any potential change of control premium.
Our general
meeting of shareholders has empowered our board of directors to issue shares and restrict or exclude preemptive rights on those shares for a period of five years. Accordingly, an issue of new shares may make it more difficult for a shareholder to
obtain control over our general meeting of shareholders.
In addition, because certain of our products may have applications in the
defense sector, we may be subject to rules and regulations in France and other jurisdictions that could impede or discourage a takeover or other change in control of Constellium or its subsidiaries. In particular, Constellium supplies aluminium
alloy products, such as plates, sheets, profiles, tubes and castings, and related services and research and development (R&D) activities in connection with aerospace and defense programs in France. As a result, a controlling
investment in Constellium or certain of its French subsidiaries, or the purchase of assets constituting a business that produces products or provides services with applications in the defense sector, by a company or individual that is considered to
be foreign or
non-resident
in France may be subject to the French Monetary and Financial Code, which requires prior authorization of the French Ministry of Economy.
The rights of our shareholders may be different from the rights of shareholders governed by the laws of U.S. jurisdictions.
Our corporate affairs are governed by our Amended and Restated Articles of Association and by the laws governing companies incorporated in the
Netherlands. The rights of shareholders and the responsibilities of members of our board of directors may be different from the rights and obligations of shareholders in companies
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governed by the laws of U.S. jurisdictions. In the performance of its duties, our board of directors is required by Dutch law to consider the interests of our company, its shareholders, its
employees and other stakeholders, in all cases with due observation of the principles of reasonableness and fairness. It is possible that some of these parties will have interests that are different from, or in addition to, your interests as a
shareholder. See Item 16G. Corporate GovernanceDutch Corporate Governance Code.
Although shareholders have the
right to approve legal mergers or demergers, Dutch law does not grant appraisal rights to a companys shareholders who wish to challenge the consideration to be paid upon a domestic legal merger or demerger of a company. In addition, if a third
party is liable to a Dutch company, under Dutch law shareholders generally do not have the right to bring an action on behalf of the company or to bring an action on their own behalf to recover damages sustained as a result of a decrease in value,
or loss of an increase in value, of their stock. Only in the event that the cause of liability of such third party to the company also constitutes a tortious act directly against such stockholder and the damages sustained are permanent, may that
stockholder have an individual right of action against such third party on its own behalf to recover damages. The Dutch Civil Code provides for the possibility to initiate such actions collectively. A foundation or an association whose objective, as
stated in its articles of association, is to protect the rights of persons having similar interests, may institute a collective action. The collective action cannot result in an order for payment of monetary damages but may result in a declaratory
judgment (
verklaring voor recht
), for example, declaring that a party has acted wrongfully or has breached a fiduciary duty. The foundation or association and the defendant are permitted to reach (often on the basis of such declaratory
judgment) a settlement that provides for monetary compensation for damages. A designated Dutch court may declare the settlement agreement binding upon all the injured parties with an
opt-out
choice for an
individual injured party. An individual injured party, within the period set by the court, may also individually institute a civil claim for damages if such injured party is not bound by a collective agreement.
The provisions of Dutch corporate law and our Amended and Restated Articles of Association have the effect of concentrating control over
certain corporate decisions and transactions in the hands of our board of directors. As a result, holders of our shares may have more difficulty in protecting their interests in the face of actions by members of the board of directors than if we
were incorporated in the United States.
Exchange rate fluctuations may adversely affect the foreign currency value of the ordinary shares and any
dividends.
The ordinary shares are quoted in U.S. dollars on the NYSE and in Euros on Euronext Paris. Our financial statements are
prepared in Euros. Fluctuations in the exchange rate between Euros and the U.S. dollar will affect, among other matters, the U.S. dollar value and the Euro value of the ordinary shares and of any dividends.
United States civil liabilities may not be enforceable against us.
We are incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands and substantial portions of our assets are located outside the United States. In
addition, certain directors, officers and experts named herein reside outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon us or such other persons residing outside the
United States, or to enforce outside the United States judgments obtained against such persons in U.S. courts in any action, including actions predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws. In addition, it may be
difficult for investors to enforce, in original actions brought in courts in jurisdictions located outside the United States, rights predicated upon the U.S. federal securities laws.
There is no treaty between the United States and the Netherlands for the mutual recognition and enforcement of judgments (other than
arbitration awards) in civil and commercial matters. Therefore, a final judgment for the payment of money rendered by any federal or state court in the United States based on civil liability, whether or not predicated solely upon the U.S. federal
securities laws, would not be enforceable in the
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Netherlands unless the underlying claim is
re-litigated
before a Dutch court. However, under current practice, the courts of the Netherlands may be
expected to render a judgment in accordance with the judgment of the relevant U.S. court, provided that such judgment (i) is a final judgment and has been rendered by a court which has established its jurisdiction on the basis of
internationally accepted grounds of jurisdictions, (ii) has not been rendered in violation of elementary principles of fair trial, (iii) is not contrary to the public policy of the Netherlands, and (iv) is not incompatible with
(a) a prior judgment of a Netherlands court rendered in a dispute between the same parties, or (b) a prior judgment of a foreign court rendered in a dispute between the same parties, concerning the same subject matter and based on the same
cause of action, provided that such prior judgment is not capable of being recognized in the Netherlands. It is uncertain whether this practice extends to default judgments as well.
Based on the foregoing, there can be no assurance that U.S. investors will be able to enforce against us or members of our board of directors,
officers or certain experts named herein who are residents of the Netherlands or countries other than the United States any judgments obtained in U.S. courts in civil and commercial matters, including judgments under the U.S. federal securities
laws.
In addition, there is doubt as to whether a Dutch court would impose civil liability on us, the members of our board of directors,
our officers or certain experts named herein in an original action predicated solely upon the U.S. federal securities laws brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in the Netherlands against us or such members, officers or experts, respectively.
If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports or publish unfavorable research about our business, our stock price and trading
volume could decline.
The trading market for our ordinary shares depends in part on the research and reports that securities or
industry analysts publish about us, our business or our industry. We may have limited research coverage by securities and industry analysts. If no significant securities or industry analysts cover our company, the trading price for our shares could
be negatively affected. In the event that one or more of the analysts who cover us downgrade our stock, our share price could decline. If one or more of these analysts, or those who currently cover us, ceases to cover us or fails to publish regular
reports on us, interest in the purchase of our shares could decrease, which could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline.
We may be
classified as a passive foreign investment company for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which could subject U.S. investors in our ordinary shares to significant adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences.
A foreign corporation will be a passive foreign investment company for U.S. federal income tax purposes (a PFIC) in any taxable
year in which, after taking into account the income and assets of the corporation and certain subsidiaries pursuant to applicable look-through rules, either (i) at least 75% of its gross income is passive income, or
(ii) at least 50% of its assets produce or are held for the production of passive income. For this purpose, passive income generally includes dividends, interest, royalties and rents and certain other categories of
income, subject to certain exceptions. We believe that we will not be a PFIC for the current taxable year and that we have not been a PFIC for prior taxable years and we expect that we will not become a PFIC in the foreseeable future, although there
can be no assurance in this regard. The determination of whether we are a PFIC is a fact-intensive determination that includes ascertaining the fair market value (or, in certain circumstances, tax basis) of all of our assets on a quarterly basis and
the character of each item of income we earn. This determination is made annually and cannot be completed until the close of a taxable year. It depends upon the portion of our assets (including goodwill) and income characterized as passive under the
PFIC rules. Accordingly, it is possible that we may become a PFIC due to changes in our income or asset composition or a decline in the market value of our equity. Because PFIC status is a fact-intensive determination, no assurance can be given that
we are not, have not been, or will not become, classified as a PFIC.
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If we were to be classified as a PFIC in any taxable year, U.S. Holders (as defined in Item
10. Additional InformationE. Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences) generally would be subject to special tax rules that could result in materially adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences. Further, investors should
assume that a qualified electing fund election, which, if made, could serve as an alternative to the general PFIC rules and could reduce any adverse consequences to U.S. Holders if we were to be classified as a PFIC, will not be
available because we do not intend to provide U.S. Holders with the information needed to make such an election. A
mark-to-market
election may be available, however, if
our ordinary shares are regularly traded. For more information, see Item 10. Additional InformationE. Taxation Material U.S. Federal Income Tax ConsequencesPassive Foreign Investment Company Consequences and consult your tax
advisor concerning the U.S. federal income tax consequences of acquiring, owning or disposing of our ordinary shares if we are or become classified as a PFIC.
Item 4. Information on the Company
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History and Development of the Company
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Constellium Holdco B.V. (formerly known as Omega
Holdco B.V.) was incorporated as a Dutch private limited liability company on May 14, 2010. Constellium Holdco B.V. was formed to serve as the holding company for various entities comprising the EAP Business, which Constellium acquired from
affiliates of Rio Tinto on January 4, 2011 (the Acquisition). On May 21, 2013, Constellium Holdco B.V. was converted into a Dutch public limited liability company and renamed Constellium N.V. Any references to Dutch law and the
Amended and Restated Articles of Association are references to Dutch law and the articles of association of the Company as applicable following the conversion. On May 29, 2013, we completed our initial public offering.
The business address (head office) of Constellium N.V. is Tupolevlaan
41-61,
1119 NW Schiphol-Rijk,
the Netherlands, and our telephone number is +31 20 654 97 80. The address for our agent for service of process in the United States is Corporation Service Company, 80 State Street, Albany, New York 12207-2543, and its telephone number is
(518) 433-4740.
The Company
Overview
We are a
global leader in the design and manufacture of a broad range of innovative specialty rolled and extruded aluminium products, serving primarily the packaging, aerospace and automotive
end-markets.
We have a
strategic footprint of manufacturing facilities located in North America, Europe and China. Our business model is to add value by converting aluminium into semi-fabricated products. We believe that we are the supplier of choice to numerous blue-chip
customers for many value-added products with performance-critical applications. Our product portfolio commands higher margins as compared to less differentiated, more commoditized fabricated aluminium products, such as common alloy coils,
paintstock, foilstock and soft alloys for construction and distribution.
As of December 31, 2016, we operated 22 production
facilities, including a new facility operated by our joint venture with UACJ Corporation in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA, we had nine administrative and commercial sites, one R&D center in Europe with a hub in the U.S., and one university
technology center. The Company had approximately 11,000 employees as of December 31, 2016. In addition, we are building new facilities in Bartow County, Georgia, USA and San Luis Potosí, Mexico, in response to growing demand for
automotive structures in North America. We believe our portfolio of flexible and integrated facilities is among the most technologically advanced in the industry. It is our view that our established presence in North America and Europe and our
presence in China combined with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, quality and innovation, strategically position us to be a leading supplier to our global customer base.
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We seek to sell to
end-markets
that have attractive
characteristics for aluminium, including (i) higher margin products, (ii) stability through economic cycles, and (iii) favorable growth fundamentals supported by substitution trends in European can sheet and automotive as well as
order backlogs in aerospace products. As of 2016, we are a leading European and North American supplier of can body stock, the leading global supplier of aluminium aerospace plates, and believe that we are one of the largest providers of aluminium
auto crash management systems globally. Our unique platform has enabled us to develop a stable and diversified customer base and to enjoy long-standing relationships with our largest customers. Our customer base includes market leading firms in
packaging, aerospace, and automotive, such as Rexam PLC/Ball Corporation (Rexam/Ball),
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Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), Crown Holdings, Inc., Airbus, Boeing, and several
premium automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including BMW AG, Daimler AG and Ford Motor Company (Ford). Excluding Muscle Shoals, where the customer base has undergone a strategic shift since 2010, the length
of our relationships with our most significant customers averages 25 years, and in some cases reaches as many as 40 years, particularly with our packaging and aerospace customers. Generally, we have three to five year terms in contracts with our
packaging customers, five-year terms in contracts with our largest aerospace customers, and three to seven year terms in our life of a car platform/car model contracts with our automotive customers. We believe that we are a crucial
supplier to many of our customers due to our technological and R&D capabilities as well as the long and complex qualification process required for many of our products. Our core products require close collaboration and, in many instances, joint
development with our customers. We believe that this integrated collaboration with our customers for high value-added products reduces substitution risk and creates a competitive advantage.
Our business also features relatively countercyclical cash flows. During an economic downturn, lower demand causes our sales volumes to
decrease, which results in a corresponding reduction in our inventory levels, a reduction in our working capital requirements and a positive impact on our operating cash flows. Further, we may moderate our capital expenditures. We believe that this
helps to drive robust free cash flow across cycles and provides significant downside protection for our liquidity position in the event of a downturn.
For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we shipped approximately 1,470kt, 1,478kt and 1,062kt of finished products,
generated revenues of 4,743 million, 5,153 million and 3,666 million, generated net loss of 4 million, net loss of 552 million, net income of 54 million, and generated Adjusted EBITDA
of 377 million, 343 million and 275 million, respectively. The financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2016 represented a 1% decrease in shipments, an 8% decrease in revenues and a 10% increase in
Adjusted EBITDA from the prior year. Please see the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA in Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and ProspectsSegment Results.
Our objective is to expand our leading position as a supplier of high value-added, technologically advanced products in which we believe that
we have a competitive advantage through the following business strategies:
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Continue to target investment in high-return opportunities in our core markets (automotive, aerospace and packaging), with the goal of driving growth and profitability.
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Focus on higher-margin, technologically advanced products that facilitate long-term relationships as a crucial supplier to our customers.
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Continue to differentiate our products, with the goal of maintaining our leading market positions and remaining a supplier of choice to our customers.
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Support our customer base globally.
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Deliver superior operational performance through manufacturing excellence.
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Recent Developments
On February 16, 2017, the Company completed a private offering of $650 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured
notes (the February 2017 Notes), as set forth in greater detail under Item 8. Financial InformationB. Significant Changes. Constellium used the proceeds from the offering of the February 2017 Notes and cash on hand to
cause, Wise Metals Group LLC (Wise Metals Group) and Wise Alloys Finance Corporation, each a subsidiary of the Company, to repurchase or redeem all of the outstanding Wise Senior Secured Notes (as defined below). In connection with the
offering of the February 2017 Notes, Wise Metals Group, along with other parties to its revolving credit facility, entered into an amendment to such facility to extend the maturity date, among other changes. See Item 8. Financial
InformationB. Significant Changes for a complete discussion of these recent developments.
Table: Overview of Operating Segments (as of
December 31, 2016)
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Packaging &
Automotive Rolled Products
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Aerospace
& Transportation
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Automotive
Structures
& Industry
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Manufacturing Sites
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4 (France, Germany, United States)
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6 (France, United States,
Switzerland)
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14 (France, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic,
Slovakia, North America, China)
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Employees (as of December 31, 2016)
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3,388
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3,606
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3,310
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Key Products
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Can Body Stock
Can End Stock
Closure Stock
Auto Body
Sheet
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Heat Exchangers
Specialty reflective sheet (Bright)
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Aerospace plates, sheets and extrusions
Aerospace wing skins
Plates for general engineering
Sheets for transportation applications
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Extruded products including:
Soft alloys
Hard alloys
Large profiles
Automotive structures based on extruded products
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Key Customers
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Packaging:
AB InBev, Rexam/Ball,
Can-Pack,
Crown, Amcor, Ardagh Group, Coke
Automotive:
Daimler AG, Audi, Volkswagen, Valeo, PSA
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Aerospace:
Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier,
Dassault, Embraer
Transportation, Industry, Defense and Distribution:
Ryerson,
ThyssenKrupp, Amari, Champagne Metals
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Automotive:
Audi, BMW AG, Daimler AG,
Porsche, General Motors, Ford, Benteler, PSA Group, Chrysler, Fiat, JLR
Rail:
Stadler, CAF
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The total of 24 sites represents 22 facilities among which two of them are shared between two operating segments.
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In this document Auto Body Sheet and
Body-in-White
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Packaging &
Automotive Rolled
Products
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Aerospace
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Automotive Structures
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Industry
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Key Facilities
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Neuf-Brisach (France)
Singen (Germany)
Muscle Shoals (Alabama, USA)
Bowling Green (Kentucky, USA)
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Ravenswood (West Virginia, USA)
Issoire (France)
Sierre (Switzerland)
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Děčín (Czech Republic)
Singen/Gottmadingen (Germany)
Van Buren (Michigan, USA)
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Our Operating Segments
Our business is organized into three operating segments: (i) Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products,
(ii) Aerospace & Transportation, and (iii) Automotive Structures & Industry.
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Operating
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Category
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Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products
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Rolled Products
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Includes the production of rolled aluminium products in our European and North American facilities. We supply the packaging market with can stock and closure stock for the beverage and food industry, as well as foil stock for the
flexible packaging market. In addition, we supply the automotive market with a number of technically sophisticated applications such as automotive body sheet and heat exchangers. We also fabricate sheet and coils for the building and construction
markets.
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Aerospace & Transportation
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Rolled Products
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Includes the production of rolled aluminium products (and very limited volumes of extruded products) for the aerospace market, as well as rolled products for transport, industry and defense
end-uses.
We produce aluminium plate, sheet and fabricated products in our European and North American facilities. Substantially all of these aluminium products are manufactured to specific customer
requirements using direct-chill ingot cast technologies that allow us to use and offer a variety of alloys and products.
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Extrusions and Structures
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Includes the production of technologically advanced structures for the automotive industry including crash-management systems, body structures and side impact beams in Germany, North America and China. In addition, we fabricate hard
and soft aluminium alloy extruded profiles in Germany, France, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Our extruded products are targeted at high demand
end-uses
in the automotive, engineering, building
and construction and other transportation markets (rail and shipbuilding).
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Joint venture with UACJ Corporation, 51% owned by Constellium and accounted for under the equity method.
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The following charts present our revenues by operating segment and geography for the 12 months
ended December 31, 2016:
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Revenues per operating segment
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Revenues per geographic zone
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Revenue by geographic zone is based on the destination of the shipment.
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Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products Operating Segments
In our Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products operating segment, we produce and develop customized aluminium sheet and coil solutions.
Approximately 85% of operating segment volume for the year ended December 31, 2016 was in packaging rolled products, which primarily include beverage and food can stock as well as closure stock and foil stock. The remaining 15% of operating
segment volume for that period was in automotive and specialty and other thin-rolled products, which include technologically advanced products for the automotive and industrial sectors. Our Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products operating
segment accounted for approximately 52% of revenues and 53%
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of Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2016.
As of December 2016, we are a leading European and North American supplier of can body stock and the leading worldwide supplier of closure
stock. We are also a major European player in automotive rolled products for Auto Body Sheet (e.g., closure panels of a car), and heat exchangers. We have a diverse customer base, consisting of many of the worlds largest beverage and food can
manufacturers, specialty packaging producers, leading automotive firms and global industrial companies. Our customer base includes Rexam/Ball Corporation, AB InBev, VW Group, Daimler AG, PSA Group,
Can-Pack
S.A., Crown Holdings, Inc., Alanod GmbH & Co. KG, Ardagh Group S.A., Amcor Ltd. and ThyssenKrupp AG. Our packaging contracts have usually a duration of three to five years. Our automotive contracts are usually valid for the lifetime of a
model, which is typically six to seven years.
We have two integrated rolling operations located in Europes industrial heartland and
one integrated rolling operation in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Neuf-Brisach, our facility on the border of France and Germany, is, in our view, a uniquely integrated aluminium recycling, rolling and finishing facility. Singen, located in Germany, is
specialized in high-margin niche applications and has an integrated hot/cold rolling line and high-grade cold mills with special surfaces capabilities that facilitate unique metallurgy and lower production costs. We believe Singen has enhanced our
reputation in many product areas, most notably in the area of functional high-gloss surfaces for the automotive, lighting, solar and cosmetic industries, other decorative applications, closure stock, paintstock and foilstock. Muscle Shoals is a
highly focused factory mostly dedicated to UBC recycling and can
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stock rolling. With the benefit of our Transform investment program, the plant is expected to be capable of producing high-quality Auto Body Sheet cold coils.
Our Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products operating segment has historically been relatively resilient during periods of economic
downturn and has had relatively limited exposure to economic cycles and periods of financial instability. According to CRU International Limited (CRU), during the 2008-2009 economic crisis, can stock volumes decreased by 10% in 2009
versus 2007 levels as compared to a 24% decline for flat rolled aluminium products volumes in aggregate during the same period in Europe and by 5% in 2009 versus 2006 as compared to a more than 40% decrease for flat rolled aluminium products volumes
in North America. This demonstrates that demand for beverage cans tends to be less correlated with general economic cycles. In addition, we believe European can body stock has an attractive long-term growth outlook due to the following trends:
(i) end-market
growth in beer, soft drinks and energy drinks, (ii) increasing use of cans versus glass in the beer market, (iii) increasing use of aluminium in can body stock in the European market,
at the expense of steel, and (iv) increasing consumption in Eastern Europe linked to purchasing power growth. The U.S. can body stock market on the other hand has seen gradual declines in volumes over the last ten years, mostly due to the
decline in carbonated soft drinks consumption, but has recently stabilized. Analysts expect that the growth in Aluminium Auto Body Sheet will change the dynamic in the market, with capacity being shifted from can body stock to Auto Body Sheet. As a
result, CRU expects that by the latter part of this decade, can stock conversion fees could increase, and even a step change upward may be possible.
The following table summarizes our volume, revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for our Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products operating
segment for the periods presented:
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended December 31,
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|
( in millions, unless otherwise noted)
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|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
2014
|
|
Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment Revenues
|
|
|
2,482
|
|
|
|
2,742
|
|
|
|
1,568
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|
Segment Shipments (kt)
|
|
|
1,013
|
|
|
|
1,035
|
|
|
|
620
|
|
Segment Revenues (/ton)
|
|
|
2,450
|
|
|
|
2,649
|
|
|
|
2,529
|
|
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1)
|
|
|
201
|
|
|
|
183
|
|
|
|
118
|
|
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(/ton)
|
|
|
199
|
|
|
|
176
|
|
|
|
190
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|
Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
|
|
7
|
%
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
(1)
|
Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure defined under IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA is defined and discussed in Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and ProspectsSegment Results.
|
Aerospace & Transportation Operating Segment
Our Aerospace & Transportation operating segment has market leadership positions in technologically advanced aluminium and specialty
materials products with wide applications across the global aerospace, defense, transportation, and industrial sectors. We offer a wide range of products including plate, sheet, extrusions and precision casting products which allows us to offer
tailored solutions to our customers. We seek to differentiate our products and act as a key partner to our customers through our broad product range, advanced R&D capabilities, extensive recycling capabilities and portfolio of plants with an
extensive range of capabilities across Europe and North America. In order to reinforce the competitiveness of our metal solutions, we design our processes and alloys with a view to optimizing our customers operations and costs. This includes
offering services such as customizing alloys to our customers processing requirements, processing short lead time orders and providing vendor managed inventories or tolling arrangements. The Aerospace & Transportation operating
segment accounted for approximately 27% of our revenues and 27%
6
of Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2016.
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The difference between the sum of reported segment Adjusted EBITDA and the Group Adjusted EBITDA is related to Holdings and Corporate.
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In 2016, six of our manufacturing facilities produce products that were sold via our
Aerospace & Transportation operating segment. Our aerospace plate manufacturing facilities in Ravenswood (West Virginia, United States), Issoire (France) and Sierre (Switzerland) offer the full spectrum of plate required by the aerospace
industries (alloys, temper, dimensions,
pre-machined)
and have unique capabilities such as producing some wide and very high gauge plates required for some aerospace programs (civil and commercial).
Downstream aluminium products for the aerospace market require relatively high levels of R&D investment and advanced technological
capabilities, and therefore tend to command higher margins compared to more commoditized products. We work in close collaboration with our customers to develop highly engineered solutions to fulfill their specific requirements. For example, we
developed Airware
®
, a lightweight specialty aluminium-lithium alloy, for our aerospace customers to address increasing demand for lighter and more environmentally friendly aircraft.
Aerospace products are typically subject to long development and supply lead times and the majority of our contracts with our largest
aerospace customers have a term of five years or longer, which provides excellent volume and profitability visibility. In addition, demand for our aerospace products typically correlates directly with aircraft backlogs and build rates. As of
December 2016, the backlog reported by Airbus and Boeing for commercial aircraft reached 12,589 units on a combined basis, representing approximately 8 to 9 years of production at current build rates.
Additionally, aerospace products are generally subject to long qualification periods. Aerospace production sites are regularly audited by
external certification organizations including the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) and/or the International Organization for Standardization. NADCAP is a cooperative organization of numerous
aerospace OEMs that defines industry-wide manufacturing standards. NADCAP appoints private auditors who grant suppliers like Constellium a NADCAP certification, which customers tend to require. New products or alloys are certified by the OEM that
uses the product. Our sites have been qualified by external certification organizations and our products have been qualified by our customers. We are typically able to obtain qualification within 6 months to one year. We believe we are able to
obtain such qualifications within that time frame for two main reasons. First, some new product qualifications depend on having older qualifications regarding their alloy, temper or shape which we have already obtained through our long history of
working with the main aircraft OEMs. This range of qualifications includes in excess of 100 specifications, some of which we obtained during programs dating back to the 1960s. Second, over the course of the decades that we have been working
with the aerospace OEMs, we have invested in a number of capital intensive equipment and R&D programs to be able to qualify to the current industry norms and standards.
The following table summarizes our volume, revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for our Aerospace & Transportation operating segment for the
periods presented:
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|
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|
|
For the year ended December 31,
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( in millions, unless otherwise noted)
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2016
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|
|
2015
|
|
|
2014
|
|
Aerospace & Transportation:
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Segment Revenues
|
|
|
1,279
|
|
|
|
1,348
|
|
|
|
1,192
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|
Segment Shipments (kt)
|
|
|
243
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|
|
|
231
|
|
|
|
238
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|
Segment Revenues (/ton)
|
|
|
5,263
|
|
|
|
5,835
|
|
|
|
5,008
|
|
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1)
|
|
|
103
|
|
|
|
103
|
|
|
|
91
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|
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(/ton)
|
|
|
425
|
|
|
|
445
|
|
|
|
380
|
|
Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
(1)
|
Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure defined under IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA is defined and discussed in Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and ProspectsSegment Results.
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Automotive Structures & Industry Operating Segment
Our Automotive Structures & Industry operating segment produces (i) technologically advanced structures for the automotive
industry including crash management systems, body structures and side impact beams and (ii) soft and hard alloy extrusions for automotive, road, energy and building and large profiles for rail and industrial applications. We complement our
products with a comprehensive offering of downstream technology and services, which include
pre-machining,
surface treatment, R&D and technical support services. Our Automotive Structures &
Industry operating segment accounted for approximately 21% of revenues and 27%
7
of Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2016.
We believe that we are one of the largest providers of aluminium automotive crash management systems globally and a leading supplier of hard
alloys for the automotive market and of large structural profiles for rail, industrial and other transportation markets in Europe. We manufacture automotive structural products for some of the largest European and North American car manufacturers
supplying a global market, including Daimler AG, BMW AG, VW Group, Chrysler Group LLC and Ford. We also have a strong presence in soft alloys in France and Germany, with customized solutions for a diversity of
end-markets.
We are operating a joint venture, Astrex Inc., which is producing automotive extruded profiles in Ontario, Canada, for our North American operations and a joint venture, Engley Automotive
Structures Co., Ltd., which is currently producing aluminium crash-management systems in China.
In July 2016, we announced our intention
to open a new manufacturing facility in Mexico to produce aluminium automotive structural components. This plant, located in San Luis Potosí, will allow Constellium to respond to increasing demand for lightweight, high-strength aluminium
Crash Management Systems and automotive structures for the expanding auto industry in Mexico. We plan to invest approximately $10 million in the 5,000 sq m facility, which may be expanded to 13,000 sq m in the future to adapt to customers
supply needs. The facility is expected to start production in 2018.
The San Luis Potosí plant will complement our growing
footprint in North America for the fast expanding market of automotive structures. Last year, we announced we were building a new manufacturing facility for automotive structures in Bartow County, GA, which is expected to start production later in
2017.
During 2016, we continued the product offering of the new generation of aluminium high-strength alloys for crash management systems
and extruded structural parts for automotive structures and chassis components. The
new-generation
crash management systems combine the properties of the 6xxx aluminium alloy familyformability, corrosion
resistance, energy absorption, recyclabilitywith high-strength mechanical performance.
Fourteen of our manufacturing and
engineering facilities, located in Germany, North America, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, France, Switzerland and China, produce products sold in our Automotive Structures & Industry operating segment. We believe our local presence,
downstream services and industry leading cycle times help to ensure that we respond to our customer demands in a timely and consistent fashion. Our two integrated remelt and casting centers in Switzerland and the Czech Republic both provide security
of metal supply and contribute to our recycling efforts.
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|
The difference between the sum of reported segment Adjusted EBITDA and the Group Adjusted EBITDA is related to Holdings and Corporate.
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The following table summarizes our volume, revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for our Automotive
Structures & Industry operating segment for the periods presented:
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|
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|
|
|
|
For the year ended December 31,
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( in millions, unless otherwise noted)
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|
2016
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2015
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|
2014
|
|
Automotive Structures & Industry:
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|
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|
Segment Revenues
|
|
|
993
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|
|
|
1,034
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|
|
|
875
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|
Segment Shipments (kt)
|
|
|
217
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|
|
|
212
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|
|
|
208
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|
Segment Revenues (/ton)
|
|
|
4,576
|
|
|
|
4,877
|
|
|
|
4,207
|
|
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1)
|
|
|
102
|
|
|
|
80
|
|
|
|
73
|
|
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(/ton)
|
|
|
471
|
|
|
|
380
|
|
|
|
351
|
|
Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin
|
|
|
10
|
%
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
(1)
|
Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure defined under IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA is defined and discussed in Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and ProspectsSegment Results.
|
For information on the seasonality of our business, see Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and ProspectsKey Factors
Influencing Constelliums Financial Conditions and Results of OperationsSeasonality.
Our Industry
Aluminium Sector Value Chain
The global aluminium industry consists of (i) mining companies that produce bauxite, the ore from which aluminium is ultimately derived,
(ii) primary aluminium producers that refine bauxite into alumina and smelt alumina into aluminium, (iii) aluminium semi-fabricated products manufacturers, including aluminium casters, extruders and rollers, (iv) aluminium recyclers
and remelters and (v) integrated companies that are present across multiple stages of the aluminium production chain.
The price of
aluminium, quoted on the LME, is subject to global supply and demand dynamics and moves independently of the costs of many of its inputs. Producers of primary aluminium have limited ability to manage the volatility of aluminium prices and can
experience a high degree of volatility in their cash flows and profitability. We do not smelt aluminium, nor do we participate in other upstream activities such as mining or refining bauxite. We recycle aluminium, both for our own use and as a
service to our customers.
Rolled and extruded aluminium product prices are based generally on the price of metal plus a conversion fee
(i.e., the cost incurred to convert the aluminium into a semi-finished product). The price of aluminium is not a significant driver of our financial performance, in contrast to the more direct relationship of the price of aluminium to the financial
performance of primary aluminium producers. Instead, the financial performance of producers of rolled and extruded aluminium products, such as Constellium, is driven by the dynamics in the
end-markets
that
they serve, their relative positioning in those markets and the efficiency of their industrial operations.
There are two main sources of
input metal for aluminium rolled or extruded products:
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Primary aluminium, which is primarily in the form of standard ingot.
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Recycled aluminium, which comes either from scrap from fabrication processes, known as recycled process material, or from recycled end products in their end of life phase, such as used beverage cans.
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Whether primary or recycled, the aluminium is then alloyed and cast into shapes such as:
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Sheet ingot or rolling slab.
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We buy various types of metal, including primary metal from smelters in the form of ingots,
rolling slabs or extrusion billets, remelted metal from external casthouses (in addition to our own casthouses) in the form of rolling slabs or extrusion billets, production scrap from our customers, and end of life scrap.
Primary aluminium, sheet ingot and extrusion billets can generally be purchased at prices set on the LME plus a premium that varies by
geographic region on delivery, alloying material, form (ingot or molten metal) and purity.
Recycled aluminium is also an important source
of input material and is tied to the LME pricing (typically sold at discounts of up to 25%). Aluminium is indefinitely recyclable and recycling it requires only approximately 5% of the energy required to produce primary aluminium. As a result, in
regions where aluminium is widely used, manufacturers and customers are active in setting up collection processes in which used beverage cans and other
end-of-life
aluminium products are collected for remelting at purpose-built plants. Manufacturers may also enter into agreements with customers who return recycled process material and pay to have it
re-melted
and rolled
into the same product again.
Aluminium Rolled Products Overview
Aluminium rolled products, i.e., sheet, plate and foil, are semi-finished products that provide the raw material for the manufacture of
finished goods ranging from packaging to automotive body panels. The packaging industry is a major consumer of the majority of sheet and foil for making beverage cans, foil containers and foil wrapping. Sheet is also used extensively in transport
for airframes, road and rail vehicles, in marine applications, including offshore platforms, and superstructures and hulls of boats and in building for roofing and siding. Plate is used for airframes, military vehicles and bridges, ships and other
large vessels and as tooling plate for the production of plastic products. Foil applications outside packaging include electrical equipment, insulation for buildings and foil for heat exchangers.
Independent aluminium rolled products producers and integrated aluminium companies alike participate in this market. Our rolling process
consists of passing aluminium through a
hot-rolling
mill and then transferring it to a cold-rolling mill, which can gradually reduce the thickness of the metal down to more than 6 mm for plates and to
approximately
0.2-6
mm for sheet. We do not produce aluminium foil.
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The following chart illustrate expected global demand for aluminium rolled products. The average
expected growth between 2016 and 2021 for the flat rolled products market is 3.9% per year.
Projected Aluminium Flat Rolled Products Demand 2016-2021
(in thousand tons)
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Flat rolled
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Source: CRU International Limited
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Asia Pacific includes Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia and other Asia Other includes Central and South America, Middle East and Africa
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The aluminium rolled products industry is characterized by economies of scale, as significant capital
investments are required to achieve and maintain technological capabilities and demanding customer qualification standards. The service and efficiency demands of large customers have encouraged consolidation among suppliers of aluminium rolled
products.
The supply of aluminium rolled products has historically been affected by production capacity, alternative technology
substitution and trade flows between regions. The demand for aluminium rolled products has historically been affected by economic growth, substitution trends, down-gauging, cyclicality and seasonality.
Aluminium Extrusions Overview
Aluminium extrusion is a technique used to transform aluminium billets into objects with a defined cross-sectional profile for a wide range of
uses. In the extrusion process, heated aluminium is forced through a die. Extrusions can be manufactured in many sizes and in almost any shape for which a die can be created. The extrusion process makes the most of aluminiums unique
combination of physical characteristics. Its malleability allows it to be easily machined and cast, and yet aluminium is
one-third
the density and stiffness of steel so the resulting products offer strength
and stability, particularly when alloyed with other metals.
Extruded profiles can be produced in solid or hollow form, while additional
complexities can be applied using advanced die designs. After the extrusion process, a variety of options are available to adjust the color, texture and brightness of the aluminiums finish. This may include aluminium anodizing or painting.
Today, aluminium extrusion is used for a wide range of purposes, including building, transportation and industrial markets. Virtually
every type of vehicle contains aluminium extrusions, including cars, boats, bicycles and trains. Home appliances and tools take advantage of aluminiums excellent
strength-to-weight
ratio. The
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increased focus on green building is also leading contractors and architects to use more extruded aluminium products, as aluminium extrusions are flexible and corrosion-resistant. These diverse
applications are possible due to the advantageous attributes of aluminium, from its particular blend of strength and ductility to its conductivity, its
non-magnetic
properties and its ability to be recycled
repeatedly without loss of integrity. All of these capabilities make aluminium extrusions a viable and adaptable solution for a growing number of manufacturing needs.
Our Key
End-markets
We have a significant presence in the can sheet and packaging
end-markets,
which have proved to be
relatively stable and recession-resilient and the aerospace
end-market,
which is driven by global demand trends rather than regional trends. Our automotive products are predominantly used in premium models
manufactured by the German and North American OEMs, which are not as dependent on the European economy and continue to benefit from rising demand in developing economies, particularly China. For example, CRU International Limited reports that the
consumption of automotive body sheet between 2016 and 2025 will have a growth of 14% per annum in North America, 19% per annum in China and 10% per annum in Europe.
Rigid Packaging
Aluminium beverage cans represented approximately 15% of the total European aluminium flat rolled demand by volume in 2016 and 36% of total
U.S. and Canada aluminium flat rolled demand. Aluminium is a preferred material for beverage packaging as it allows drinks to chill faster, can be stacked for transportation and storage more densely than competing formats (such as glass bottles), is
highly formable for unique or differentiated branding, and offers the environmental advantage of easy, cost- and energy-efficient recycling. As a result of these benefits, aluminium is displacing glass as the preferred packaging material in certain
markets, such as beer. In Europe, aluminium is replacing steel as the standard for beverage cans. Between 2002 and 2016, we believe that aluminiums penetration of the European can stock market versus tinplate increased from 58% to 85%. In the
U.S., we believe aluminiums penetration has been at 100% for many years. In addition, we are benefitting from increased consumption in Eastern Europe and Mexico and growth in high margin products such as the specialty cans used for energy
drinks.
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Total European Rolled Products Consumption
Can Stock (kt)
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USA and Canada Rolled Products Consumption
(kt)
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Source: CRU International, Aluminium Rolled Products Market Outlook November 2016
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Source: CRU International Aluminium Products Market Outlook November 2016
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Source: CRU International
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In addition to expected growth, demand for can sheet has been highly resilient across economic cycles. Between
2007 and 2009, during the economic crisis, European can body stock volumes decreased by less than 9% as compared to a 24% decline for total European flat rolled products volumes.
According to CRU, the aluminium demand for the can stock market globally is expected to grow by 3% per year between 2016 and 2021.
Aerospace
Demand
for aerospace plates is primarily driven by the build rate of aircraft, which we believe will be supported for the foreseeable future by (i) necessary replacement of aging fleets by airline operators, particularly in the United States and
Western Europe, (ii) increasing global passenger air traffic (the aerospace industry publication
The Airline Monitor
estimates that global revenue passenger miles will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of
approximately 4.9% from 2016 to 2022). In 2016, Boeing and Airbus predicted respectively approximately 39,620 and 33,070 new aircraft over the next 20 years across all categories of large commercial aircraft. Boeing estimates that between 2016 and
2035, 38% of sales of new airplanes will be to Asia Pacific, 19% to Europe and 21% to North America. Demand for aluminium aerospace plates is also driven by light-weighting (the substitution for lighter metals) to improve fuel efficiency
and address increasingly rigorous environmental requirements.
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Worlds commercial aircraft fleet
(thousands)
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|
Airplane order backlog
(thousands)
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Data source: Boeing 2016 current market outlook
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|
Data source: Boeing & Airbus publicly available information
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Fleet Development Driven by Passenger Demand
and Aging Fleet (units)
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Data source: Boeing 2016 current market outlook
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Automotive
We supply the automotive sector with flat rolled products out of our Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products operating segment and
extruded and fabricated products out of our Automotive Structures & Industry operating segment.
In our view, the main drivers of
automotive sales are overall economic growth, credit availability, consumer prices and consumer confidence. According to CRU, global light vehicle production is expected to grow by approximately 2.9% from 2015 to 2021.
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Light vehicle production (millions
units)
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Within the automotive sector, the demand for aluminium has been increasing faster than the underlying demand
for light vehicles due to recent growth in the use of aluminium products in automotive applications. We believe the main reasons for this are aluminiums high
strength-to-weight
ratio in comparison to steel and energy absorption. This light-weighting facilitates better fuel economy and improved emissions
performance. As a result, manufacturers are seeking additional applications where aluminium can be used in place of steel and an increased number of cars are being manufactured with aluminium panels and crash management systems. We believe that this
trend will continue as increasingly stringent EU and U.S. regulations relating to reductions in carbon emissions will force the automotive industry to increase its use of aluminium to lightweight vehicles. EU legislation sets mandatory
emission reduction targets for new cars. The EU fleet average target of 130g/km by 2015 was phased in between 2012 and 2015. From 2015 onwards, all newly registered cars must comply with the limit value curve. A shorter phase in period will apply to
the next target: by 2021, phased in from 2020, the fleet average to be achieved by all new cars is 95 grams of CO
2
per kilometer. 95% of each manufacturers new cars will have to comply
with the limit value curve in 2020, increasing to 100% in 2021. We expect that EU and U.S. regulations requiring reductions in carbon emissions and fuel efficiency, as well as relatively fluctuating fuel prices, will continue to drive aluminium
demand in the automotive industry. Whereas growth in aluminium use in vehicles has historically been driven by increased use of aluminium castings, we anticipate that future growth will be primarily in the kinds of extruded and rolled products that
we supply to the OEMs.
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According to CRU, the aluminium consumption for the Auto Body market is expected to grow by 16%
between 2016 and 2021.
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Aluminiums Direct Weight
Savings and Market Penetration
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Source: EEA Aluminium Penetration in Cars
We believe that Constellium is one of only a limited number of companies that is able to produce the quality and quantity required by car
manufacturers for both flat rolled products and automotive structures, and that we are therefore well positioned to take advantage of these market trends.
Our
R&D-focused
approach led to the development of a number of innovative automotive product
solutions; for example, in 2016, Constellium announced it will supply the aluminium front Crash Management System for the new PEUGEOT 3008, including a lower beam for enhanced pedestrian safety. In 2015, Constellium announced an agreement with Ford
Motor Co. to supply aluminium structural parts for the all new Ford
F-150
pickup truck that extensively uses high-strength, military-grade, aluminium alloy as a build material. In addition, increasing global
demand for sports utility vehicles and increasing demand of aluminium solutions for OEMs high volume series cars are expected to enhance the long-term growth prospects for our automotive products given our strong established relationships with the
major car manufacturers.
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Calculated based on North American Auto Body and Europe Auto Body.
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2016 Constellium Auto Body Sheet sales by
OEM
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Managing Our Metal Price Exposure
Our business model is to add value by converting aluminium into semi-fabricated products. It is our policy not to speculate on metal price
movements.
For all contracts, we continuously seek to minimize the impact of aluminium price fluctuations in order to protect our net
income and cash flows against the LME and regional premiums price variations of aluminium that we buy and sell, with the following methods:
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In cases where we are able to align the price and quantity of physical aluminium purchases with that of physical aluminium sales, we do not need to enter into derivative instruments to further mitigate our exposure,
regardless of whether the LME portion of the price is fixed or floating.
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However, when we are unable to align the price and quantity of physical aluminium purchases with that of physical aluminium sales, we enter into derivative financial instruments to pass through the exposure to financial
institutions at the time the price is set.
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For a small portion of our volumes, the aluminium is owned by our customers and we bear no aluminium price risk.
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We
mark-to-market
LME derivatives at the period end giving
rise to unrealized gains or losses which are classified as other gains/(losses)net. These unrealized gains/losses have no bearing on the underlying performance of the business and are removed when calculating Adjusted EBITDA.
The price of the aluminium that we buy comprises other premiums (or in some cases discounts) on top of the LME price. These premiums relate to
specific features of the metal being purchased, such as its location, purity, shape, etc.
The price of these premiums has been
historically relatively stable. However, between 2012 and 2014, the price of the geographical premiums (ECDU or ECDP in Europe, Midwest in North America) rose by more than 100%, before collapsing to initial
levels. While we have always tried to charge these premiums to our customers, the unexpected dramatic increase in the premiums was not fully passed-through to our customers.
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Because there is not a liquid and standardized market dedicated to premiums similar to what the LME is for the LME price, the ability to use financial instruments (OTC derivatives)
was limited and did not cover the overall need created by the commercial exposure.
Where possible, we have changed sales and purchases
contracts to align premium formulas and mitigate premium exposure. We seek to apply the same policy and methods to minimize the impact of geographical premiums price fluctuations that we do for the LME aluminium price variations.
Sales and Marketing
Our sales force is based in Europe (France, Germany, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Italy), the United States and Asia (Tokyo,
Shanghai, Seoul, and Singapore). We serve our customers either directly or through distributors.
Raw Materials and Supplies
Approximately 75% of our slab demand is produced in our casthouses. In addition, our primary metal supply is secured through
long-term contracts with several upstream companies. All of our top 10 suppliers have been long-standing suppliers to our plants (in many cases for more than 10 years) and, in aggregate, accounted for approximately 45% of our total purchases for the
year ended December 31, 2016. We typically enter into multi-year contracts with these metal suppliers pursuant to which we purchase various types of metal, including:
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Primary metal from smelters or metal traders in the form of ingots, rolling slabs or extrusion billets.
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Remelted metal in the form of rolling slabs or extrusion billets from external casthouses, as an addition to our own casthouses.
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Production scrap from customers and scrap traders.
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End-of-life
scrap (e.g., used beverage cans) from customers, collectors and scrap traders.
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Specific alloying elements and primary ingots from producers and metal traders.
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Our
operations use natural gas and electricity, which represent the third largest component of our cost of sales, after metal and labor costs. We purchase part of our natural gas and electricity on a market basis. However, we have secured a large part
of our natural gas and electricity pursuant to fixed-price commitments. To reduce the risks associated with our natural gas and electricity requirements, we use financial futures or forward contracts with our suppliers to fix the price of energy
costs. Furthermore, in our longer-term sales contracts, we try to include indexation clauses on energy prices.
Our Customers
Our customer base includes some of the largest leading manufacturers in the packaging, aerospace and automotive
end-markets.
We have a relatively diverse customer base with our 10 largest customers representing approximately 55% of our revenues and approximately 60% of our volumes for year ended December 31, 2016.
Excluding Muscle Shoals, where the customer base has undergone a strategic shift since 2010, the length of our relationships with our most significant customers averages 25 years, and in some cases reaches as many as 40 years, particularly with our
packaging and aerospace customers. Generally, we have 3 to 5 year terms in contracts with our packaging customers, five-year terms in contracts with our largest aerospace customers, and 3 to 7 year terms in our life of a car platform/car
model contracts with our automotive customers.
Most of our major packaging, aerospace and automotive customers have multi-year
contracts with us (i.e., contracts with terms of three to five years). At the end of 2016, we estimate that approximately 70% of our volumes for 2016 were generated under multi-year contracts, more than 70% were governed by contracts valid
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until 2017 and more than 55% were governed by contracts valid until 2018 or later. In addition, more than 35% of our packaging volumes are contracted through 2019. This provides us with
significant visibility into our future volumes and earnings.
We see our relationships with our customers as partnerships where we work
together to find customized solutions to meet their evolving requirements. In addition, we collaborate with our customers to complete a rigorous process for qualifying our products in each of our
end-markets,
which requires substantial time and investment and creates high switching costs, resulting in longer-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers. For example, in the packaging industry, where qualification happens on a
plant-by-plant
basis, we are currently one of the exclusively qualified suppliers to several facilities of our customers.
Our product portfolio is predominantly focused on high value-added products, which we believe we are particularly well-suited to developing
and manufacturing for our customers. These products tend to require close collaboration with our customers to develop tailored solutions, as well as significant effort and investment to adhere to rigorous qualification procedures, which enables us
to foster long-term relationships with our customers. Our products typically command higher margins than more commoditized products, and are supplied to
end-markets
that we believe have highly attractive
characteristics and long-term growth trends.
Our Services
We believe that there are significant opportunities to improve the services and quality that we provide to our customers and to reduce our
manufacturing costs by implementing manufacturing excellence initiatives. Manufacturing excellence is a production practice that improves efficiency of operations by identifying and removing tasks and process steps that do not contribute to value
creation for the end customer. We continually evaluate debottlenecking opportunities globally through modifications of and investments in existing equipment and processes. We aim to establish
best-in-class
operations and achieve cost reductions by standardizing manufacturing processes and the associated upstream and downstream production elements where possible, while still allowing the
flexibility to respond to local market demands and volatility.
Competition
The worldwide aluminium industry is highly competitive and we expect this dynamic to continue for the foreseeable future. We believe the most
important competitive factors in our industry are: product quality, price, timeliness of delivery and customer service, geographic coverage and product innovation. Aluminium competes with other materials such as steel, plastic, composite materials
and glass for various applications. Our key competitors in our Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products operating segment are Novelis Inc., Norsk Hydro ASA, Alcoa Corporation, Arconic Inc. and
Tri-Arrows
Aluminum Inc. Our key competitors in our Aerospace & Transportation operating segment are Arconic Inc., Aleris International, Inc., Kaiser Aluminum Corp., Austria Metall AG, and Universal
Alloy Corporation. Our key competitors in our Automotive Structures & Industry operating segment are Sapa AB, Sankyo Tateyama, Inc., Eural Gnutti S.p.A., Otto Fuchs KG, Impol Aluminium Corp., Benteler International AG, Whitehall Industries,
Step-G,
and Metra Aluminum.
Research and Development (R&D)
We believe that our R&D capabilities coupled with our integrated, longstanding customer relationships create a distinctive competitive
advantage versus our competition. Our R&D center is based in Voreppe, France and provides services and support to all of our facilities. The R&D center focuses on product and process development, provides technical assistance to our plants
and works with our customers to develop new products. In developing new products, we focus on increased performance that aims to lower the total cost of ownership for the end users of our products, for example, by developing materials that decrease
maintenance costs of aircraft or increase fuel efficiency in cars. As of December 31, 2016, the R&D center employs 237 employees, including approximately 119 scientists and 118 technicians.
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Within the Voreppe facility, we also focus on the development, improvement, and testing of
processes used in our plants such as melting, casting, rolling, extruding, finishing and recycling. We also develop and test technologies used by our customers, such as friction stir welding, and provide technological support to our customers.
The key contributors to our success in establishing our R&D capabilities include:
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Close interaction with key customers, including through formal partnerships or joint development teamsexamples include Strongalex
®
, Formalex
®
and Surfalex
®
, which were developed with automotive customers (mainly Daimler and Audi) and the Fusion bottle, a draw wall ironed
technology created in partnership with Rexam/Ball.
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Technologically advanced equipmentfor example, the breakthrough Airware
®
pilot cast house which allowed us to develop Airware
®
, a lightweight specialty aluminium-lithium alloy, for our aerospace customers to address increasing demand for lighter and more environmentally sound aircraft.
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Long-term partnerships with European universitiesfor example, RWTH Aachen in Germany and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland generate significant innovation opportunities
and foster new ideas.
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In 2016, we inaugurated the new Constellium University Technology Center at Brunel University London,
a dedicated center of excellence for designing, development and prototyping. In addition, we recently opened a new R&D hub in the United States in Plymouth, Michigan, in order to improve our support to North American customers.
We invested 32 million in R&D in the year ended December 31, 2016, 35 million in R&D in the year ended
December 31, 2015, and 38 million in the year ended December 31, 2014.
Trademarks, Patents, Licenses and IT
In connection with the Acquisition, Rio Tinto assigned or licensed to us certain patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights. In
connection with our collaborations with universities such as the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and other third parties, we occasionally obtain royalty-bearing licenses for the use of third-party technologies in the
ordinary course of business.
We actively review intellectual property arising from our operations and our R&D activities and, when
appropriate, apply for patents in the appropriate jurisdictions. We currently hold approximately 180 active patent families and regularly apply for new ones. While these patents and patent applications are important to the business on an aggregate
basis, we do not believe any single patent family or patent application is critical to the business.
We are from time to time involved in
opposition and reexamination proceedings that we consider to be part of the ordinary course of our business, in particular at the European Patent Office, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the State Intellectual Property Office of the
Peoples Republic of China. We believe that the outcome of existing proceedings would not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Insurance
We have implemented a
corporate-wide insurance program consisting of both corporate-wide master policies with worldwide coverage and local policies where required by applicable regulations. Our insurance coverage includes: (i) property damage and business
interruption; (ii) general liability including operation, professional, product and environment liability; (iii) aviation product liability; (iv) marine cargo (transport); (v) business travel and personal accident;
(vi) construction all risk (EAR/CAR); (vii) automobile liability; (viii) trade credit; and (ix) other specific coverages for executive and special risks.
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We believe that our insurance coverage terms and conditions are customary for a business such as
Constellium and are sufficient to protect us against catastrophic losses.
We also purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of our
directors and officers.
Governmental Regulations and Environmental, Health and Safety Matters
Our operations are subject to a number of federal, state and local regulations relating to the protection of the environment and to workplace
health and safety. Our operations involve the use, handling, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous substances, and accordingly we are subject to extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations governing emissions to air,
discharges to water emissions, the generation, storage, transportation, treatment or disposal of hazardous materials or wastes and employee health and safety matters. In addition, prior operations at certain of our properties have resulted in
contamination of soil and groundwater which we are required to investigate and remediate pursuant to applicable environmental, health and safety (EHS) laws. Environmental compliance at our key facilities is overseen by the Direction
Régionale de lEnvironnement de lAménagement et du Logement in France, the Umweltbundesamt in Germany, the Service de la Protection de lEnvironnement du Canton du Valais in Switzerland, the West Virginia Department of
Environmental Protection, the Alabama Department of the Environmental Management and the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection in the United States, the Regional Authority of the Usti Region in the Czech Republic, the Slovenká
Inpekcia ivotného prostredia in Slovakia, and the Environmental Monitoring Agency in China. Violations of EHS laws, and remediation obligations arising under such laws, may result in restrictions being imposed on our operating
activities as well as fines, penalties, damages or other costs. Accordingly, we have implemented EHS policies and procedures to protect the environment and ensure compliance with these laws, and incorporate EHS considerations into our planning for
new projects. We perform regular risk assessments and EHS reviews. We closely and systematically monitor and manage situations of noncompliance with EHS laws and cooperate with authorities to redress any noncompliance issues. We believe that we have
made adequate reserves with respect to our remediation obligations. Nevertheless, new regulations or other unforeseen increases in the number of our noncompliant situations may impose costs on us that may have a material adverse effect on our
financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
Our operations also result in the emission of substantial quantities of carbon
dioxide, a greenhouse gas that is regulated under the EUs Emissions Trading System (ETS). Although compliance with ETS to date has not resulted in material costs to our business, compliance with ETS requirements currently being
developed for the 2017-2021 period, and increased energy costs due to ETS requirements imposed on our energy suppliers, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. We may also be liable for
personal injury claims or workers compensation claims relating to exposure to hazardous substances. In addition, we are, from time to time, subject to environmental reviews and investigations by relevant governmental authorities.
Directive 2010/75 titled Industrial Emissions regulates some of our European activities as recycling or melting/casting. With the
revision of the Best Available Technics Reference of Non Ferrous Metals in 2016, which defines associated emissions limits values for these activities, within the next four years, staying in compliance with the law, could require significant
expenditures to tune our processes or implement abatement installations.
Additionally, some of the chemicals we use in our fabrication
processes are subject to REACH in the EU. Under REACH, we are required to register some of the substances contained in our products with the European Chemicals Agency, and this process could cause significant delays or costs. We are currently
compliant with REACH, and expect to stay in compliance, but if the nature of the regulation changes in the future or if substances we use currently in our process, considered as Substances of Very High Concern, fall under need of authorization for
use, we may be required to make significant expenditures to reformulate the chemicals that we use in our products and materials or incur costs to register such chemicals to gain and/or regain compliance.
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Future noncompliance could also subject us to significant fines or other civil and criminal penalties. Obtaining regulatory approvals for chemical products used in our facilities is an important
part of our operations.
We accrue for costs associated with environmental investigations and remedial efforts when it becomes probable
that we are liable and the associated costs can be reasonably estimated. The aggregate close down and environmental restoration costs provisions at December 31, 2016 were 88 million. All accrued amounts have been recorded without
giving effect to any possible future recoveries. With respect to ongoing environmental compliance costs, including maintenance and monitoring, we expense the costs when incurred.
We have incurred, and in the future will continue to incur, operating expenses related to environmental compliance. As part of the general
capital expenditure plan, we expect to incur capital expenditures for other capital projects that may, in addition to improving operations, reduce certain environmental impacts as energy consumption, air emissions, water releases, wastes streams
optimization.
Litigation and Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we are party to a variety of claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company is
currently not involved, nor has it been involved during the
12-month
period immediately prior to the date of this Annual Report, in any governmental, legal or arbitration proceedings which may have or have had
a significant effect on the Companys business, financial position or profitability, and the Company is not aware of any such proceedings which are currently pending or threatened. From time to time, asbestos-related claims are also filed
against us, relating to historic asbestos exposure in our production process. We have made reserves for potential occupational disease claims for a total of 4 million as of December 31, 2016. It is not anticipated that any of our
currently pending litigation and proceedings will have a material effect on the future results of the Company.
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C.
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Organizational Structure
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The following diagram summarizes our corporate legal entity
structure as of February 1, 2017, including our significant subsidiaries.
D.
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Property, Plants and Equipment
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At December 31, 2016, we operated 22 production
sites serving both global and local customers, including seven major facilities, one R&D center in Europe with a hub in the U.S., and one university technology center. In addition, we are building one new facility in Bartow County, Georgia, USA,
and one new facility in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Our top seven sites (Neuf-Brisach, Muscle Shoals, Ravenswood, Issoire, Děčín, Singen and Sierre) make up a total of approximately 1,400,000 square meters. A summary of the
seven major facilities is provided below:
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The Neuf-Brisach, France facility is an integrated aluminium rolling, finishing and recycling facility in Europe. Our investments in a can body stock slitter and recycling furnace has enabled us to secure long-term can
stock contracts. Additionally, our latest investment in a new
state-of-the-art
automotive finishing line has further strengthened
the plants position as a significant supplier of aluminium Auto Body Sheet in the automotive market. We invested 165 million in the facility in the
two-year
period ended December 31,
2016.
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The Muscle Shoals, Alabama facility operates one of the largest and most efficient can reclamation facilities in
the world. In addition, the facility utilizes multi-station electromagnetic casting, houses the widest hot line in North America and has the fastest can end stock coating line in the world. Production
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capabilities include body stock, tab stock, and end stock. In addition, we will start producing automotive cold coils for body sheet in 2017. We invested 134 million in the facility in
the
two-year
period ended December 31, 2016.
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The Ravenswood, West Virginia facility has significant assets for producing aerospace plates and is a recognized supplier to the defense industry. The facility has wide-coil capabilities and stretchers that make it the
only facility in the world capable of producing plates of a size needed for the largest commercial aircraft. We invested 80 million in the facility in the
two-year
period ended December 31,
2016.
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The Issoire, France facility is one of the worlds two leading aerospace plate mills based on volumes. A second Airware
®
industrial casthouse started
operations in 2015 and currently uses recycling capabilities to take back scrap along the entire fabrication chain. Issoire works as an integrated platform with Ravenswood, providing a significant competitive advantage for us as a global supplier to
the aerospace industry. We invested 110 million in the facility in the
two-year
period ended December 31, 2016.
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The Děčín, Czech Republic facility is a large extrusion facility, mainly focusing on hard alloy extrusions for automotive and industrial applications, with significant recycling capabilities. It is
located near the German border, strategically positioning it to supply the German, Czech and French Tier1s and OEMs. Its integrated casthouse allows it to offer high
value-add
customized hard alloys to
our customers. We invested 24 million in the facility in the
two-year
period ended December 31, 2016. The investments include a new small lot size casthouse, extrusion line and drawing line
that increased production of hard alloys bars by almost 10,000 tons per year, expanding our capabilities to serve the automotive market.
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The Singen, Germany rolling plant has industry leading cycle times and high-grade cold mills with special surfaces capabilities to serve automotive and other markets. The extrusion part has one of the largest extrusion
presses in the world as well as advanced and highly productive integrated automotive bumper manufacturing lines. A dedicated unit allows the production of crash management applications as well as finished side-impact beams ready for the OEMs
assembly lines. We invested 60 million in the facility in the
two-year
period ended December 31, 2016.
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The Sierre, Switzerland facility is dedicated to precision plates for general engineering, aero plates and slabs and is a leading supplier of extruded products for high-speed train railway manufacturers and a wide range
of applications. The Sierre facility includes the Steg casthouse that produces automotive, general engineering and aero slabs and the Chippis casthouse that has the capacity to produce
non-standard
billets for
a wide range of extrusions. Its recent qualification as an aerospace plate and slabs plant increases our aerospace production and will help us to support the increased build rates of commercial aircraft OEMs. We invested 28 million
in the facility in the
two-year
period ended December 31, 2016.
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Our current
production facilities are listed below by operating segment:
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Operating Segment(1)
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Location
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Country
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Owned/
Leased
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Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products
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Biesheim, Neuf-Brisach
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France
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Owned
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Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products
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Singen
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Germany
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Owned
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Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products
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Muscle Shoals, AL
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United States
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Owned
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Aerospace & Transportation
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Ravenswood, WV
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United States
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Owned
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Aerospace & Transportation
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Issoire
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France
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Owned
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Aerospace & Transportation
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Montreuil-Juigné
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France
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Owned
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Aerospace & Transportation
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Ussel
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France
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Owned
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Aerospace & Transportation
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Steg
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Switzerland
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Owned
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Aerospace & Transportation
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Sierre
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Switzerland
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Owned
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Van Buren, MI
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United States
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Leased
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Changchun, Jilin Province (JV)
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China
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Leased
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Operating Segment(1)
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Location
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Country
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Leased
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Děčín
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Czech Republic
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Owned
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Nuits-Saint-Georges
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France
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Owned
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Burg
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Germany
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Owned
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Crailsheim
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Germany
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Owned
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Neckarsulm
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Germany
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Owned
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Gottmadingen
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Germany
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Owned
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Landau/Pfalz
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Germany
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Owned
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Singen
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Germany
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Owned
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Levice
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Slovakia
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Owned
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Chippis
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Switzerland
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Owned
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Sierre
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Switzerland
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Owned
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Automotive Structures & Industry
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Lakeshore, Ontario (JV)(2)
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Canada
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Leased
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(1)
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For our Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products operating segment, this table does not include our Joint Venture in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA, with UACJ Corporation, which is 51% owned by Constellium and accounted
for under the equity method. Carquefou facility was divested on February 1, 2016.
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(2)
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Constellium Joint Venture with Can Art.
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The production capacity and utilization rate for our
main plants are listed below as of December 31, 2016:
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Plant
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Capacity
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Utilization Rate
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Neuf-Brisach
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450 kt
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90-95%
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Muscle Shoals
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500-550 kt
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75%
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Issoire
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110 kt
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90-95%
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Ravenswood
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175 kt
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90-95%
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Děčín
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85 kt
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80%
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Singen
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290-310
kt
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70-75%
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Sierre
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70-75
kt
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50%
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Estimates
are theoretical output capacity assuming currently operating equipment, current staffing configuration and current product mix.
For
information concerning the material plans to construct, expand or improve facilities, see Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and ProspectsLiquidity and Capital Resources.
Item 4A. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
The following discussion and analysis is based principally on our audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2016
and 2015 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016 included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The following discussion is to be read in conjunction with Selected Financial Data and our audited consolidated financial
statements and the notes thereto, included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
The following discussion and analysis includes
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ
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materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below
and elsewhere in this Annual Report. See in particular Important Information and Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Item 3. Key InformationD. Risk Factors.
Introduction
The following discussion
and analysis is provided to supplement the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report to help provide an understanding of our financial condition, changes in financial condition, results
of our operations, and liquidity. This section is organized as follows:
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Company Overview.
This section provides a general description of our business.
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Our Operating Segments.
This section provides a summary of each of our operating segments, including a description of the end markets to which they sell and the industries in which they operate.
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Discontinued Operations and Disposals.
This section provides a summary of completed and contemplated disposals of businesses.
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Key Factors Influencing Constelliums Financial Condition and Results from Operations.
This section provides a description of the factors and trends that may significantly affect our financial condition,
results from operations, or liquidity from year to year.
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Results of Operations.
This section provides a discussion of the results of operations on a historical basis for each of our fiscal periods in the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
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Segment Results.
This section provides a discussion of our segment results on a historical basis for each of our fiscal periods in the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources.
This section provides an analysis of our cash flows for each of our fiscal years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
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Contractual Obligations.
This section provides a discussion of our commitments and expected future payments under each category as of December 31, 2016.
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Pension Obligations.
This section provides a summary of the post-retirement benefit plans in which our employees across Constelliums global operations participate.
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Company Overview
We are a global leader
in the development, manufacture and sale of a broad range of highly engineered, value-added specialty rolled and extruded aluminium products to the packaging, aerospace, automotive, other transportation and industrial
end-markets.
Our leadership positions include a leading position in European and North American can body stock market, a number one position in the global aerospace plate market and a leading global position
in the aluminium automotive structures market. This global leadership is supported by our well-invested facilities in Europe and the United States, as well as more than 50 years of proven ability to deliver manufacturing quality and innovation, a
global sales network and
pre-eminent
R&D capabilities.
As of December 31, 2016, we had
approximately 11,000 employees and 22
state-of-the-art,
integrated production facilities (including our joint-venture
with UACJ), nine administrative and commercial sites, one R&D center in Europe with a hub in the U.S., and one university technology center.
Our product portfolio is predominantly focused on high value-added, technologically advanced specialty products that command higher margins
than less differentiated aluminium products. This portfolio serves a broad range of
end-markets
that exhibit attractive growth trends in future periods such as the aerospace and automotive
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markets. Our technological advantage and relationship with our customers are driven by our
pre-eminent
R&D capabilities. We believe that our R&D
capabilities are a key attraction for our customers. Many projects are designed to support specific commercial opportunities at the request of our customers and are carried out in partnership with them.
This regular interaction and partnership with our customers also help us maintain our leading market positions. We have long-standing,
established relationships with some of the largest companies in the packaging, aerospace, automotive and other transportation industries including Rexam/Ball, Crown, and Amcor, Boeing and Airbus, as well as a number of leading automotive firms.
Excluding Muscle Shoals, where the customer base has undergone a strategic shift since 2010, the length of our relationships with our most significant customers averages 25 years, and in some cases as many as 40 years, particularly with our
packaging and aerospace customers. Generally, we have three to five-year terms in contracts with our packaging customers, five year terms in contracts with our largest aerospace customers, and three to seven-year terms in our life of a car
platform/car model contracts with our automotive customers.
A material portion of our slab and billet supply is produced in our own
casthouses, using primarily recycled aluminium. Our primary metal supply is secured through long-term contracts with several upstream companies, including affiliates of Rio Tinto.
The table below presents our revenue, net income or loss and Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. A
reconciliation of net income or loss to Adjusted EBITDA is included in Segment Results.
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For the year ended December 31,
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2016
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2015
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2014
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( in millions)
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Revenue
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4,743
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5,153
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3,666
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Net (loss)/income from continuing operations
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(4
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(552
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54
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Adjusted EBITDA
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377
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343
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275
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Our Operating Segments
We serve a diverse set of customers across a broad range of
end-markets
with very different product
needs, specifications and requirements. As a result, we have organized our business into the following three segments to better serve our customer base:
Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products Segment
Our Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products segment produces and develops customized aluminium sheet and coil solutions. Approximately
85% of segment volume for the year ended December 31, 2016 was in packaging applications, which primarily include beverage and food can stock as well as closure stock and foil stock. Eleven percent of segment volume for that period was in
automotive rolled products. Our Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products segment accounted for 52% of revenues and 53%
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of Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Aerospace & Transportation Segment
Our Aerospace & Transportation segment has market leadership positions in technologically advanced aluminium and specialty materials
products with wide applications across the global aerospace, defense, transportation, and industrial sectors. We offer a wide range of products including plate and sheet which allows
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The difference between the sum of reported segment Adjusted EBITDA and the Group Adjusted EBITDA is related to Holdings and Corporate.
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us to offer tailored solutions to our customers. We seek to differentiate our products and act as a key partner to our customers through our broad product range, advanced R&D capabilities,
extensive recycling capabilities and portfolio of plants with an extensive range of capabilities across Europe and North America. In order to reinforce the competitiveness of our metal solutions, we design our processes and alloys with a view to
optimizing our customers operations and costs. This includes offering services such as customizing alloys to our customers processing requirements, processing short lead time orders and providing vendor managed inventories or tolling
arrangements. Aerospace & Transportation accounted for 27% of revenues and 27%
10
of Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Automotive Structures & Industry Segment
Our Automotive Structures & Industry segment produces (i) technologically advanced structures for the automotive industry,
including crash management systems, side impact beams and cockpit carriers and (ii) soft and hard alloy extrusions and large extruded profiles for automotive, railroad, energy, building and industrial applications. We complement our products
with a comprehensive offering of downstream technology and service activities, which include
pre-machining,
surface treatment, R&D and technical support services. Our Automotive Structures &
Industry segment accounted for 21% of revenues and 27%
(10)
of Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Discontinued Operations and Disposals
In
the first quarter of 2015, we decided to dispose of our plant in Carquefou (France) which was part of our A&T operating segment and it was classified as held for sale at December 31, 2015, accordingly. An 8 million charge was
recorded upon the write-down of the related assets to their net realizable value. The sale was completed on February 1, 2016 and no gain was recognized upon disposal.
In the year ended December 31, 2014, the sale of our
Tarascon-sur-Ariège
(Sabart) plant in France was completed generating a 7 million loss on disposal. This operation did not meet the criteria of
discontinued operations in accordance with IFRS and therefore has not been classified or disclosed as such.
Key Factors Influencing Constelliums
Financial Condition and Results from Operations
The Aluminium Industry
We participate in select segments of the aluminium semi-fabricated products industry, including rolled and extruded products. We do not mine
bauxite, refine alumina, or smelt primary aluminium as part of our business.
Our industry is cyclical and is affected by global economic
conditions, industry competition and product development.
Aluminium is lightweight, has a high
strength-to-weight
ratio and is resistant to corrosion. It compares favorably to several alternative materials, such as steel, in these respects. Aluminium is also unique in the respect that it recycles
repeatedly without any material decline in performance or quality. The recycling of aluminium delivers energy and capital investment savings relative to the cost of producing both primary aluminium and many other competing materials. Due to these
qualities, the penetration of aluminium into a wide variety of applications continues to increase. We believe that long-term growth in aluminium consumption generally, and demand for those products we produce specifically, will be supported by
factors that include growing populations, purchasing power and increasing focus globally on sustainability and environmental issues. Aluminium is increasingly seen as the material of choice in a number of applications, including packaging, aerospace
and automotive.
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The difference between the sum of reported segment Adjusted EBITDA and the Group Adjusted EBITDA is related to Holdings and Corporate.
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Aluminium prices are determined by worldwide forces of supply and demand and, as a result they
are volatile. The average LME transaction price per ton of primary aluminium in 2016, 2015 and 2014 was 1,452, 1,498 and 1,410, respectively. Average quarterly prices per ton for LME and regional premiums are presented in the tales
below:
Average quarterly LME per ton using U.S. dollar prices converted to Euros using the applicable European Central Bank rates:
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(Euros/ton)
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2016
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|
2015
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|
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2014
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First Quarter
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1,374
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|
|
1,600
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|
|
|
1,247
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Second Quarter
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1,393
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1,600
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|
|
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1,312
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Third Quarter
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1,451
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1,431
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1,500
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Fourth Quarter
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1,588
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1,366
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1,573
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Average for the year
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1,452
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1,498
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1,410
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Average quarterly Midwest Premium per ton using U.S. dollar prices converted to Euros using the applicable European Central
Bank rates:
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(Euros/ton)
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2016
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|
|
2015
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|
|
2014
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|
First Quarter
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|
173
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|
|
449
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|
|
|
301
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|
Second Quarter
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|
|
153
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|
|
|
257
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|
|
|
302
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|
Third Quarter
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|
|
125
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|
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|
159
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|
338
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|
Fourth Quarter
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|
154
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|
163
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|
409
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Average for the year
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|
151
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|
255
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|
338
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|
Average quarterly Rotterdam Premium per ton using U.S. dollar prices converted to Euros using the applicable European Central
Bank rates:
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|
(Euros/ton)
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|
2016
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|
|
2015
|
|
|
2014
|
|
First Quarter
|
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|
133
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|
382
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|
249
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|
Second Quarter
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|
117
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|
188
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|
|
286
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|
Third Quarter
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|
107
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|
139
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|
345
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|
Fourth Quarter
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|
121
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|
143
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|
399
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Average for the year
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|
119
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|
211
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|
321
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The financial performance of our operations is dependent on several factors, the most critical of which are as
follows:
Economic Conditions and Markets
We are directly impacted by the economic conditions that affect our customers and the markets in which they operate. General economic
conditions in the geographic regions in which our customers operatesuch as the level of disposable income, the level of inflation, the rate of economic growth, the rate of unemployment, exchange rates and currency devaluation or
revaluationinfluence consumer confidence and consumer purchasing power. These factors, in turn, influence the demand for our products in terms of total volumes and the price that can be charged. In some cases we are able to mitigate the risk
of a downturn in our customers businesses by building committed minimum volume thresholds into our commercial contracts. We further seek to mitigate the risk of a downturn by utilizing a temporary workforce for certain operations, which allows
us to match our resources with the demand for our services. We are also seeking to purchase transportation and logistics services from third parties, to the extent possible, in order to limit capital expenditure and manage our fixed cost base.
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Although the metals industry and our
end-markets
are
cyclical in nature and expose us to related risks, we believe that our portfolio is relatively resistant to these economic cycles in each of our three main
end-markets
(packaging, aerospace and automotive):
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Can packaging is a seasonal market peaking in the summer because of the increased consumption of soft drinks and other beverages like beer during the summer months. It tends not to be highly correlated to the general
economic cycle and in addition, we believe European can body stock has an attractive long-term growth outlook due to ongoing trends in
(i) end-market
growth in beer, soft drinks and energy drinks,
(ii) increasing use of cans versus glass in the beer market, and (iii) increasing penetration of aluminium in can body stock at the expense of steel.
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We believe that the aerospace industry is currently insulated from the economic cycle through a combination of drivers sustaining its growth. These drivers include increasing passenger traffic and the replacement of the
fleet fueled by the age of the planes in service and the need for more efficient planes. These factors have materialized in the form of historically high backlogs for the aircraft manufacturers; the combined order backlog for Boeing and Airbus
currently represents approximately 8 to 9 years of manufacturing at current delivery rates.
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Although the automotive industry as a whole is a cyclical industry, its demand for aluminium has been increasing in recent years. This has been triggered by the light-weighting demand for new car models, which drives a
positive substitution of heavier metals in favor of aluminium.
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In addition to the counter-cyclicality of our key
end-markets,
we believe our cash flows are also largely protected from variations in LME prices due to the fact that we hedge our sales based on their replacement cost, by setting the maturity of our futures on the
delivery date to our customers. As a result, when LME prices increase, we have limited additional cash requirements to finance the increased replacement cost of our inventory.
Seasonality
Customer demand in the aluminium industry is cyclical due to a variety of factors, including holiday seasons, weather conditions, economic and
other factors beyond our control. Our volumes are impacted by the timing of the holiday seasons in particular, with the lowest volumes typically delivered in August and December and highest volumes delivered in January to June. Our business is also
impacted by seasonal slowdowns and upturns in certain of our customers industries. Historically, the can industry is strongest in the spring and summer seasons, whereas the automotive and construction sectors encounter slowdowns in both the
third and fourth quarters of the calendar year. In response to this seasonality, we seek to scale back and may even temporarily close some operations to reduce our operating costs during these periods.
Volumes
The
profitability of our businesses is determined, in part, by the volume of tons processed and sold. Increased production volumes will result in lower per unit costs, while higher sold volumes will result in additional revenues and associated margins.
Product Price and Margin
Our products are typically priced based on three components, (i) LME, (ii) regional premiums and (iii) a conversion margin. We seek
to minimize the impact of aluminium price fluctuations by protecting our net income and cash flows against the LME and premium price variations with the following methods:
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In cases where we are able to align the price and quantity of physical aluminium purchases with that of physical aluminium sales, we do not need to employ derivative instruments to further mitigate our exposure,
regardless of whether the LME portion of the price is fixed or floating.
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However, when we are unable to align the price and quantity of physical aluminium purchases with that of physical aluminium sales, we enter into derivative financial instruments to pass through the exposure to financial
institutions at the time the price is set.
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For a small portion of our volumes, the aluminium is owned by our customers and
we bear no aluminium price risk.
With the exception of the derivative instruments we entered into in connection with the acquisition of
Wise and certain derivative instruments entered into in 2016 to hedge the foreign currency risk associated with the cash flows of highly probable forecasted sales, which we have designated for hedge accounting, we do not apply hedge accounting for
the derivative instruments and therefore any
mark-to-market
movements for these instruments are recognized in other (gains)/lossesnet. Our risk
management practices aim to reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, our exposure to changing primary aluminium and regional premium prices. Moreover, while we limit our exposure to unfavorable price changes, we also limit our ability to benefit from
favorable price changes.
In addition, our operations require that a significant amount of inventory be kept on hand to meet future
production requirements. The value of the base level of inventory is also susceptible to changing primary aluminium prices. In order to reduce these exposures, we focus on reducing inventory levels and offsetting future physical purchases and sales.
We refer to the timing difference between the price of primary aluminium included in our revenues and the price of aluminium impacting
our cost of sales as metal price lag.
Also included in our results is the impact of differences between changes in the prices
of primary and scrap aluminium. As we price our product using the prevailing price of primary aluminium but purchase large amounts of scrap aluminium to manufacture our products, we benefit when primary aluminium price increases exceed scrap price
increases. Conversely, when scrap price increases exceed primary aluminium price increases, our results are negatively impacted. The difference between the price of primary aluminium and scrap prices is referred to as the scrap spread
and is impacted by the effectiveness of our scrap purchasing activities, the supply of scrap available and movements in the terminal commodity markets.
The price we pay for aluminium also includes regional premiums, such as the Rotterdam premium for metal purchased in Europe or the Midwest
premium for metal purchased in the United States. The regional premiums which had historically been fairly stable have recently become more volatile. Notably, regional premiums increased significantly in 2013 and 2014, with the Rotterdam premium and
the Midwest premium reaching unprecedented levels in the fourth quarter of 2014. During the second half of 2015, both the Rotterdam and Midwest premiums returned to levels seen prior to 2013. Although our business model seeks to minimize the impact
of aluminium price fluctuations on our net income and cash flows, we are not always able to pass-through the cost of regional premiums to our customers or adequately hedge the impact of regional premium differentials. We refer to this exposure as
metal premium losses. See Item 3. Key InformationD. Risk FactorsOur financial results could be adversely affected by the volatility in aluminium prices.
The conversion margin is the margin we earn over the cost of our metal inputs. We seek to maximize our conversion margins based on the
value-added product capabilities we provide and the supply/demand dynamics in the market.
Personnel Costs
Our operations are labor intensive and, as a result, our personnel costs represent 20%, 18% and 20% of our cost of sales, selling and
administrative expenses and R&D expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 respectively.
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Personnel costs generally increase and decrease proportionately with the expansion, addition or closing of
operating facilities. Personnel costs include the salaries, wages and benefits of our employees, as well as costs related to temporary labor. During our seasonal peaks and especially during summer months, we have historically increased our temporary
workforce to compensate for staff on vacation and increased volume of activity.
Currency
We are a global company with operations as of December 31, 2016 in France, the United States, Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic,
Slovakia and China. As a result, our revenue and earnings have exposure to a number of currencies, primarily the U.S. dollar, the Euro and the Swiss Franc. As our presentation currency is the Euro, and the functional currencies of the businesses
located outside of the Eurozone are primarily the U.S. dollar and the Swiss franc, the results of the businesses located outside of the Eurozone must be translated each period to Euros. Accordingly, fluctuations in the exchange rate of the
functional currencies of our businesses located outside of the Eurozone against the Euro impacts our results of operations. This impact is referred to as the effect of foreign currency translation in the Results of Operations
discussion below. We calculate the effect of foreign currency translation by converting our current period local currency financial information using the prior period foreign currency average exchange rates and comparing these adjusted amounts to
our prior period reported results. This calculation may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies and, accordingly, the changes excluding the effect of foreign currency translation are not meant to substitute for changes in
recorded amounts presented in conformity with IFRS nor should such amounts be considered in isolation. When discussing the revenue and Adjusted EBITDA of our P&ARP segment for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year ended
December 2014, we exclude the impact of the Wise Acquisition on year over year changes. As Wise is the only business within our P&ARP segment with a functional currency that is different from our presentation currency, year over year changes
that exclude the impact of the Wise Acquisition are not impacted by the effect of foreign currency translation.
Transaction impacts arise
when our businesses transact in a currency other than their own functional currency. As a result, we are exposed to foreign exchange risk on payments and receipts in multiple currencies. Where we have multiple-year sale agreements for the sale of
fabricated metal products in U.S. dollars, we have entered into derivative contracts to forward sell U.S. dollars to match these future sales. With the exception of certain derivative instruments entered into in 2016 to hedge the foreign currency
risk associated with the cash flows of certain highly probable forecasted sales, which we have designated for hedge accounting, hedge accounting is not applied to such ongoing commercial transactions and therefore the
mark-to-market
impact is recorded in other gains/(losses)net.
Acquisition of Wise
On January 5, 2015, we acquired 100% of Wise, a private aluminium sheet producer located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States of
America. As we have a controlling interest in the acquired business, its results of operations have been consolidated as of the date of the acquisition. Given the size of the acquired business relative to our legacy businesses and the timing of the
Wise Acquisition, the consolidation of the results of the acquired business have had a significant impact in 2015 on our cash flows and the year over year change in certain key line items of the consolidated statement of income. To the extent our
cash flows or the change in an income statement item was significantly impacted by the addition of Wise to our consolidated results in the year ended December 31, 2015, we have indicated this and excluded the associated impact when discussing
the results of our analysis of the year over year changes. The results of Wise since its acquisition are reported in our P&ARP segment.
Presentation of Financial Information
The financial information presented in this section is derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. Our consolidated financial statements have
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been prepared in conformity with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and in conformity with IFRS as endorsed by the EU.
In 2016, we changed the presentation of interest paid in our cash flow statement. Interest paid, which we previously reported as net cash
flows from/(used in) financing activity, is now reported in net cash flows from operating activities and comparative amounts for the prior years were reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. See Note 2 Summary of significant
accounting policies to our audited consolidated financial statements as of and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016 included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Results of Operations
Description
of Key Line Items of the Historical Consolidated Statements of Income
A brief description of the composition of the key line items
of our historical consolidated statements of income for continuing operations is set forth below:
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Revenue
. Revenue represents the income recognized from the delivery of goods to third parties, including the sale of scrap metal and tooling, less discounts, credit notes and taxes levied on sales.
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|
Cost of sales
. Cost of sales include the costs of materials directly attributable to the normal operating activities of the business, including raw material and energy costs, personnel costs for those
involved in production, depreciation and the maintenance of producing assets, packaging and freight
on-board
costs, tooling, dies and utility costs.
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Selling and administrative expenses
. Selling and administrative expenses include depreciation of
non-producing
assets, amortization, personnel costs of those
personnel involved in sales and corporate functions such as finance and IT.
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|
|
|
R&D expenses
. R&D expenses are costs in relation to bringing new products to market. These expenses include personnel costs and depreciation and maintenance of assets offset by tax credits for
research activities, where applicable.
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|
|
|
Restructuring costs
. Restructuring costs represent expenses incurred in implementing management initiatives for cost-cutting and efficiency improvements, primarily related to severance payments, pension
curtailment costs and contract termination costs.
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|
|
|
Impairment
. Impairment represents asset impairment charges.
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|
|
|
Other gains/(losses)net
. Other gains or losses include unusual infrequent or
non-recurring
items, realized and unrealized gains or losses on derivative
instruments and exchange gains or losses on the remeasurement of monetary assets or liabilities.
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|
Finance costs, net
. Finance costs, net is comprised mainly of interest expense on borrowings, and the net impact of realized foreign exchange transaction gains or losses recognized on U.S. dollar
denominated debt at Euro functional currency entities and realized and unrealized gains or losses recognized on cross currency swaps entered in to in order to hedge this transactional exposure.
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Share of (loss)/profit of joint ventures
. Results from investments in joint ventures represent Constelliums share of results of joint ventures accounted for using the equity method.
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Income taxes
. Income tax represents the aggregate of current and deferred tax expense or benefit. Current tax is the amount of income taxes payable (recoverable) in respect of the taxable profit/(loss) for
a year. Deferred tax represents the amounts of income taxes payable/ (recoverable) in future periods in respect of taxable (deductible) temporary differences and unused tax losses.
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Results of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
For the year ended December 31,
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|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
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|
( in millions and as a % of revenues)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
Revenue
|
|
|
4,743
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|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
5,153
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
(4,227
|
)
|
|
|
89
|
%
|
|
|
(4,703
|
)
|
|
|
91
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
516
|
|
|
|
11
|
%
|
|
|
450
|
|
|
|
9
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(254
|
)
|
|
|
5
|
%
|
|
|
(245
|
)
|
|
|
5
|
%
|
Research and development expenses
|
|
|
(32
|
)
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
|
(35
|
)
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
Restructuring costs
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(457
|
)
|
|
|
9
|
%
|
Other gains/(losses) net
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(131
|
)
|
|
|
3
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations
|
|
|
246
|
|
|
|
5
|
%
|
|
|
(426
|
)
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
Finance costs, net
|
|
|
(167
|
)
|
|
|
4
|
%
|
|
|
(155
|
)
|
|
|
3
|
%
|
Share of loss of joint ventures
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes
|
|
|
65
|
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
|
(584
|
)
|
|
|
11
|
%
|
Income tax benefit/(expense)
|
|
|
(69
|
)
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
|
32
|
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss)/income
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(552
|
)
|
|
|
11
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shipment volumes (in kt)
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|
|
1,470
|
|
|
|
n/a
|
|
|
|
1,478
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|
|
|
n/a
|
|
Revenue per ton ( per ton)
|
|
|
3,227
|
|
|
|
n/a
|
|
|
|
3,486
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|
|
|
n/a
|
|
Revenue
Revenue decreased by 8% or 410 million to 4,743 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, from
5,153 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. This decrease reflects lower average revenue per ton as well as a slight decrease in shipments.
Sales volumes decreased by 1%, or 8 kt, to 1,470 kt for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to 1,478 kt for the year ended
December 31, 2015. This decrease is primarily driven by lower shipment volumes in our P&ARP segment offset by higher year over year shipments in our A&T and AS&I segments.
Average sales prices declined by 259 per ton, or 7%, from 3,486 to 3,227, mainly attributable to the year over year decrease
in aluminium market prices, coupled with the drop in regional premium both in Europe and North America.
Our revenue is discussed in more
detail in the Segment Results section.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
Cost of sales decreased by 10%, or 476 million, to 4,227 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, from
4,703 million for the year ended December 31, 2015.
This decrease in cost of sales was driven by the following:
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A decrease of 384 million, or 12%, in the total cost of raw material and consumables used primarily reflecting a decrease in the costs per ton as a result of lower LME prices and regional premiums, compared
to the prior year.
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A decrease of 83 million, or 15%, in
non-labor
costs, primarily reflecting operational improvements, particularly at our Muscle Shoals facility, and the impact of
non-recurring
items related to the acquisition and integration of Wise Metals recognized in the prior year.
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|
A decrease of 28 million in energy expense driven by lower electricity and natural gas prices.
|
|
|
|
An increase of 15 million in depreciation and amortization driven by increased investment in our production facilities in prior years to support our operations and respond to market demand.
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The combination of the effects described above had a positive impact on gross profit over the period. As a result, our gross profit margin as
a percentage of revenue increased to 11% in 2016 from 9% in 2015.
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Selling and administrative expenses increased by 4%, or 9 million, to 254 million for the year ended December 31,
2016 from 245 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, driven by a 6 million increase in labor costs mostly due to inflation and 3 million of costs related to changes in the executive management team which
incurred in the year ended December 31, 2016.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses decreased by 9% or 3 million, to 32 million for the year ended December 31, 2016,
from 35 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. Research and development expenses are presented net of 10 million and 9 million of research and development tax credits received in France for the years
ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Research and development expenses, excluding tax credits received were 14 million, 18 million, and 10 million for the P&ARP, A&T, and AS&I segments,
respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2016.
Restructuring Costs
In the year ended December 31, 2016, restructuring costs amounted to 5 million and were primarily related to a restructuring
plan at our Muscle Shoals facility. Restructuring costs amounted to 8 million in the year ended December 31, 2015, and were primarily incurred in connection with restructuring activities at our Valais (Switzerland) and Muscle Shoals
operations.
Impairment
Impairment charges of 457 million were recorded in the year ended December 31, 2015. The impairment charges recorded in 2015
are primarily comprised of a 400 million impairment related to Wise within our P&ARP segment and a 49 million impairment related to our operations in Valais, Switzerland within the AS&I and A&T segments.
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Other Gains/(Losses), net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
( in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realized losses on derivatives
|
|
|
(62
|
)
|
|
|
(93
|
)
|
Unrealized gains/(losses) on derivatives at fair value through profit and lossnet
|
|
|
71
|
|
|
|
(20
|
)
|
Unrealized exchange gains/(losses) from the remeasurement of monetary assets and
liabilitiesnet
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
Loss on Ravenswood OPEB plan amendment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
Wise purchase price adjustment
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wise acquisition costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
Loss on disposal and assets classified as held for sale
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
Othernet
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other gains/(losses), net
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
(131
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other gainsnet were 21 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to Other
lossesnet of 131 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. Realized losses recognized upon the settlement of derivative instruments amounted to 62 million and 93 million in the years ended
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Of these, realized losses on LME derivatives were 16 million and 56 million in the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively and realized losses on foreign exchange
derivatives were 46 million and 37 million in the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments amounted to 71 million in the year ended December 31, 2016 and were primarily
comprised of 40 million of gains related to foreign exchange derivatives and 31 million of gains related to LME derivatives. Unrealized losses on derivative instruments amounted to 20 million in the year ended
December 31, 2015 and were comprised of 10 million of losses related to foreign exchange derivatives and 10 million of losses related to LME derivatives.
In the year ended December 31, 2016 we recognized a 20 million gain related to the finalization of the contractual price
adjustment for the acquisition of Wise Metals.
Losses on disposal and assets classified as
held-for-sale
recognized in the year ended December 31, 2016 primarily related to the
write-off
of abandoned development projects in the P&ARP segment. Losses
on disposal and assets classified as
held-for-sale
recognized in the year ended December 31, 2015 primarily related to the write-down of assets at our plant in
Carquefou, France upon our decision to sell the plant.
Finance
Cost-Net
Finance costsnet increased by 12 million, to 167 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, from
155 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. This increase is mainly due to additional interest expense on our $425 million Senior Secured Notes, issued in March 2016.
In the year ended December 31, 2016, foreign exchange net losses from the revaluation of the portion of our U.S. dollars-denominated debt
held by Euro functional currency entities amounted to 42 million and was offset by gains on derivative instruments entered into to hedge this exposure. In the year ended December 31, 2015, foreign exchange net losses from the
revaluation of the portion of our U.S. dollars-denominated debt held by Euro functional currency entities amounted to 48 million and was offset by gains on derivative instruments entered into to hedge this exposure.
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Finance costs-net in the year ended December 31, 2016 also included a 4 million
net loss on the settlement of debt which was comprised of a 2 million net loss on the early redemption of the Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes and the
write-off
of 2 million of unamortized
arrangement fees upon cancellation of our 145 million Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility in March 2016.
Income Tax
Income tax for the year ended December 31, 2016 was an expense of 69 million for the year ended December 31,
2016 compared to an income tax benefit of 32 million for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Our effective tax rate
represented 106% of our income before income tax for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 5% of our loss before tax for the year ended December 31, 2015. This change in our effective tax rate primarily reflects a decrease in the composite
statutory tax rate applicable by tax jurisdiction (the blended tax rate), from 38% in 2015 to 25 % in 2016 and the impact of significant reconciling items in both years.
Our blended tax rate decreased by approximately 13 percentage points in the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the year ended
December 31, 2015 as a result of changes in the geographical mix of our
pre-tax
results and primarily reflected a decrease in our pre-tax losses in the United States where the statutory rate is 40%.
The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2016 applies to 65 million of
pre-tax
income and is significantly higher than our projected blended statutory tax rate primarily as a result of the unfavorable effect of unrecognized tax benefits for losses in jurisdictions where we
believe it is more likely than not that we will not be able to utilize those losses.
The effective tax rate for the year ended
December 31, 2015 applies to 584 million of
pre-tax
loss and is significantly lower than our projected blended statutory tax rate primarily as a result of the unfavorable effect of unrecognized
tax benefits for losses in jurisdictions where we believe it is more likely than not that we will not be able to utilize those losses.
Net Income / Loss for the Year
As a result of the above factors, we recognized a net loss of 4 million, in the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to a net
loss of 552 million in the year ended December 31, 2015.
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Results of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
|
( in millions and as a % of revenues)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
Continuing operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
|
5,153
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
3,666
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
(4,703
|
)
|
|
|
91
|
%
|
|
|
(3,183
|
)
|
|
|
87
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
450
|
|
|
|
9
|
%
|
|
|
483
|
|
|
|
13
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(245
|
)
|
|
|
5
|
%
|
|
|
(200
|
)
|
|
|
5
|
%
|
Research and development expenses
|
|
|
(35
|
)
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
|
(38
|
)
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
Restructuring costs
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment
|
|
|
(457
|
)
|
|
|
9
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other losses net
|
|
|
(131
|
)
|
|
|
3
|
%
|
|
|
(83
|
)
|
|
|
2
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations
|
|
|
(426
|
)
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
|
|
150
|
|
|
|
4
|
%
|
Finance costs, net
|
|
|
(155
|
)
|
|
|
3
|
%
|
|
|
(58
|
)
|
|
|
2
|
%
|
Share of loss of joint ventures
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes
|
|
|
(584
|
)
|
|
|
11
|
%
|
|
|
91
|
|
|
|
2
|
%
|
Income tax benefit/(expense)
|
|
|
32
|
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income/(loss)
|
|
|
(552
|
)
|
|
|
11
|
%
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shipment volumes (in kt)
|
|
|
1,478
|
|
|
|
n/a
|
|
|
|
1,062
|
|
|
|
n/a
|
|
Revenue per ton ( per ton)
|
|
|
3,486
|
|
|
|
n/a
|
|
|
|
3,452
|
|
|
|
n/a
|
|
Revenue
Revenue from continuing operations increased by 41% or 1,487 million to 5,153 million for the year ended
December 31, 2015, from 3,666 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Excluding the impact of the acquisition of Wise, which contributed 1,198 million of revenue in the year ended December 31, 2015, and the
effect of foreign currency translation, revenue increased 125 million or 3%.
Excluding the impact of the Wise Acquisition, our
volumes decreased by 3%, or 27 kt, to 1,035 kt for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to shipments of 1,062 kt for the year ended December 31, 2014. This decrease was primarily driven by lower shipment volumes from our P&ARP
segment attributable to a decline in volumes of 28 kt or 5%, excluding the impact of the Wise Acquisition, over the period. The year over year decline in volumes was offset by a 6% increase in revenue per ton from 3,452 per ton in the
year ended December 31, 2014 to 3,663 per ton in the year ended December 31, 2015, excluding the impact of the Wise Acquisition and the effect of foreign currency translation. This was primarily driven by favorable mix
attributable to higher average prices on automotive and aerospace products.
Our revenue is discussed in more detail in the
Segment Results section.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
Cost of sales increased by 48%, or 1,520 million, to 4,703 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, from
3,183 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Excluding the impact of the acquisition of Wise, which contributed 1,219 million of cost of sales in the year ended December 31, 2015, and the effect of foreign
currency translation, cost of sales increased by 5%, or 159 million.
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Excluding the impact of the Wise Acquisition and the effect of foreign currency translation, the
increase in cost of sales was driven by the following:
|
|
|
An increase of 140 million, or 7%, in the total cost of raw material and consumables used. Although total shipment volumes declined as explained further in the Revenue section above, the raw
material and consumables cost per ton increased by 9%, reflective of the impact of metal price lag which changed from a positive impact in 2014 to a negative impact in 2015 (72 million negative impact on cost of sales over the period) and
higher combined LME prices and premium in the earlier part of 2015 and late 2014 over the comparable period in the prior year;
|
|
|
|
An increase of 38 million, or 7%, in employee benefit expenses in cost of sales driven by an increase in headcount across our businesses to support the continued expansion of our aerospace and automotive
production capabilities and 6 million of employee benefit related to manufacturing system and process transformation and
start-up
and development costs;
|
|
|
|
An increase of 31 million in depreciation and amortization in cost of sales driven by increased investment in our production facilities in prior years to support our operations and respond to market demand.
|
The decrease in metal premium losses over the period had a 15 million positive impact on gross profit and
further investments in manufacturing system and process transformation related costs at businesses within our A&T segment in 2015 and increased
start-up
and development costs at businesses within our
AS&I and P&ARP segments had an offsetting negative impact on gross profit over the period. Excluding the impact of these items on our gross profit and the impact of metal price lag, and despite the other factors described above, our gross
profit margin as a percentage of revenue increased slightly to 14% in the year ended December 31, 2015 from 13% in the year ended December 31, 2014, excluding the impact of the Wise Acquisition and the effect of foreign currency
translation.
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Selling and administrative expenses increased by 23%, or 45 million, to 245 million for the year ended December 31,
2015 from 200 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Excluding the impact of the acquisition of Wise, which contributed 19 million in selling and administrative expenses in the year ended December 31, 2015, and
the effect of foreign currency translation, the increase was 10%, or 19 million, driven by a 14 million increase in employee benefit expenses included in selling, general, and administrative expenses. The increase in employee
related expenses was both attributable to an increase in support functions headcount and external workforce to support future expansion combined with
non-recurring
costs related to the turnover in executive
personnel and increase in share-based compensation plans.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses decreased by 8% or 3 million, to 35 million in the year ended December 31, 2015,
from 38 million in the year ended December 31, 2014. Wise did not contribute research and development expenses in the year ended December 31, 2015. Excluding the impact of 9 million in French research and development
tax credits (9 million in the year ended December 31, 2014), research and development costs were 12 million, 20 million, 9 million, and 3 million at the P&ARP, A&T, AS&I, and
Corporate & Holding segments, respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2015.
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring costs decreased by 4 million to 8 million in the year ended December 31, 2015, from
12 million in the year ended December 31, 2014.
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Impairment
Impairment charges of 457 million were recorded in the year ended December 31, 2015 while no impairment charges were recorded
in the year ended December 31, 2014. The charges recorded during the period were primarily comprised of a 49 million impairment related to our operations in Valais, Switzerland within the AS&I and A&T segments and a
400 million impairment related to Wise within our P&ARP segment. The Valais impairment was triggered by a combination of factors including unfavorable exposure to the strengthening Swiss franc during the period and declining market
share in the aerospace market. The Wise impairment was triggered by continued under performance and actual results for the year ended December 31, 2015 showing a much lower financial performance than the initial business plan prepared as part
of the Wise Acquisition, and the downgrade of the revised budget and strategic plan, notably after taking into account the commercial conditions of new sale agreements for the can/packaging business.
Other (Losses)/Gains, net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
2014
|
|
( in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realized losses on derivatives
|
|
|
(93
|
)
|
|
|
(13
|
)
|
Unrealized losses on derivatives at fair value through profit and lossnet
|
|
|
(20
|
)
|
|
|
(53
|
)
|
Unrealized exchange (losses)/gains from the remeasurement of monetary assets and
liabilitiesnet
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
1
|
|
Swiss pension plan settlement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
Ravenswood pension plan amendment
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
9
|
|
Wise acquisition costs
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
(34
|
)
|
Income tax contractual reimbursements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
Loss on disposal and assets classified as held for sale
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
Othernet
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other losses, net
|
|
|
(131
|
)
|
|
|
(83
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other lossesnet were 131 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to
83 million for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Realized losses recognized upon the settlement of derivative instruments
increased by 80 million, to 93 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, from 13 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Of these, realized losses on LME derivatives were 56 million in
the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to 3 million in the year ended December 31, 2014. The year over year increase in the LME related loss was attributable to the decline in LME prices throughout the year. Realized losses
on foreign exchange derivatives increased by 25 million to 37 million in the year ended December 31, 2015 from 12 million in the year ended December 31, 2014 as a result of the strengthening of the U.S.
dollar against the Euro.
Unrealized losses on derivatives held at fair value through profit and loss were 20 million in the
year ended December 31, 2015 compared to 53 million in the year ended December 31, 2014. Of these,
mark-to-market
unrealized losses recognized on
LME related derivative instruments were 10 million in the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to 12 million in the year ended December 31, 2014. The
mark-to-market
unrealized losses recognized on foreign exchange derivatives, which relate primarily to the exposure on a multiple year sale agreement for products sold
in U.S. dollars, which ends in 2016, decreased from 41 million in the year ended December 31, 2014 to 10 million in the year ended December 31, 2015. The year over year change can be attributed to a decrease in the
notional value as of the end of 2015 compared to the end of 2014 as we near the end the agreement.
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In the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, we recognized a 5 million loss and
9 million gain, respectively, associated with amendments made to our Ravenswood pension benefit plans.
The loss on disposal
and assets classified as held for sale in the year ended December 31, 2015 primarily related to the write-down of the value of assets at our plant in Carquefou, France upon our decision to sell the plant during the year. The loss recognized in
the year ended December 31, 2014 primarily related to the disposal of our Tarascon sur Ariege plant in October 2014.
Finance
Costs, net
Finance costsnet increased by 97 million, to 155 million for the year ended
December 31, 2015, from 58 million in the year ended December 31, 2014. Finance costsnet was comprised of finance costs of 226 million and 88 million in the years ended December 31, 2015 and
2014, respectively, and finance income of 71 million and 30 million in the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Finance costs, net increased by 138 million to 226 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, from
88 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Excluding the impact of the acquisition of Wise, which contributed 61 million (net of the amortization of borrowing costs) of finance costs in the year ended
December 31, 2015, finance costs increased by 87%, or 77 million. The increase in finance costs, excluding the impact of the Wise Acquisition, was primarily attributable to an increase in interest expense recognized on borrowings, an
increase in realized and unrealized exchange losses on financing activities, and the offsetting impact of the absence of exit fees paid and the
write-off
of unamortized arrangement fees associated with the
repayment of the 2013 Term Loan recognized in the year ended December 31, 2014.
Finance income increased by 41 million,
to 71 million in the year ended December 31, 2015 from 30 million in the year ended December 31, 2014. There was no finance income contributed by Wise in the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase in finance
income was primarily attributable to an increase in realized and unrealized gains on debt derivatives and an increase in realized and unrealized gains on financing activities, which almost fully offset the losses included in finance costs.
Interest expense recognized on borrowings, excluding the interest expense contributed by Wise of 66 million, increased by
51 million to 83 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 from 32 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase is mainly attributable to a full year of interest expense recognized on our
Senior Notes issued in May and December 2014.
In the year ended December 31, 2014, we recognized 15 million of exit and
arrangement fees related to the repayment of the 2013 Term Loan. No such fees were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2015. Interest expense on our factoring arrangements were stable over the period, being 11 million for the
year ended December 31, 2015, and 9 million for the year ended December 31, 2014.
We recognized a net
48 million loss related to realized and unrealized exchange losses on financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to a loss of 27 million in the year ended December 31, 2014. This activity was
primarily comprised of foreign exchange transaction losses related to the revaluation of a portion of the Senior Notes denominated in U.S. dollars, which resides at Euro functional currency entities, and was driven by the further strengthening of
the U.S. dollar over the period. We have entered into cross currency swaps and rolling foreign exchange forwards in order to offset this exposure to currency rate volatility. Realized and unrealized gains, included in finance income, recognized on
the settlement and
mark-to-market
revaluation of these instruments, of 50 million and 29 million were recognized in the year ended
December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Income Tax
Income tax for the year ended December 31, 2015 was a benefit of 32 million compared to an income tax expense of
37 million for the year ended December 31, 2014.
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Our effective tax rate represented 5% of our loss before income tax for the year ended
December 31, 2015 and 41% of our income before tax for the year ended December 31, 2014. This 36 percentage point change in our effective tax rate reflected an increase in composite statutory tax rate applicable by tax jurisdiction (the
blended tax rate), from 31% in 2014 to 38 % in 2015 and significant reconciling items in both years.
The blended tax
rate for the group reflected the mix of profits and losses in the different jurisdictions in which we are operating and notably a higher proportion of profit and losses in higher tax rate jurisdictions, primarily in the United States in the year
ended December 31, 2015.
Reconciling items between our blended rate and our actual effective tax rate in 2015 included the
following:
|
|
|
Unrecognized deferred tax assets in the amount of 174 million (or unfavorable 30 percentage points) primarily resulted from impairment charges recorded in connection with our Muscle Shoals assets,
|
|
|
|
Unrecognized deferred tax assets in the amount of 46 million (or unfavorable 8 percentage points) related to losses which are not expected to be recovered,
|
|
|
|
Derecognition of certain deferred tax assets of one of our Swiss entities for 24 million (or unfavorable 4 percentage points), and
|
|
|
|
Recognition of deferred tax assets previously unrecognized at one of our United States tax entities for 74 million (or favorable 13 percentage points).
|
Reconciling items between our blended rate and our actual effective tax rate in 2014, included the following:
|
|
|
Unrecognized deferred tax assets in the amount of 16 million (or unfavorable 18 percentage points) related to losses which are not expected to be recovered,
|
|
|
|
Derecognition of certain deferred tax assets of one of our Swiss entities for 6 million (or unfavorable 7 percentage points) and
|
|
|
|
Use of unrecognized deferred tax assets for 16 million (or favorable 18 percentage points) at one of our United States tax entities.
|
Net Income / Loss for the Year
As a result of the above factors, in the year ended December 31, 2015, we recognized a net loss of 552 million compared to an
income of 54 million in the year ended December 31, 2014.
Segment Results
Segment Revenue
The following table sets forth the revenues for our operating segments for the periods presented:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
|
(millions of and as a % of revenue)
|
|
P&ARP
|
|
|
2,482
|
|
|
|
52
|
%
|
|
|
2,742
|
|
|
|
53
|
%
|
|
|
1,568
|
|
|
|
43
|
%
|
A&T
|
|
|
1,279
|
|
|
|
27
|
%
|
|
|
1,348
|
|
|
|
26
|
%
|
|
|
1,192
|
|
|
|
32
|
%
|
AS&I
|
|
|
993
|
|
|
|
21
|
%
|
|
|
1,034
|
|
|
|
20
|
%
|
|
|
875
|
|
|
|
24
|
%
|
Holdings and Corporate
|
|
|
(11
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29
|
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
|
31
|
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues from continuing operations
|
|
|
4,743
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
5,153
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
3,666
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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P&ARP
. Revenues in our P&ARP segment decreased by 9%, or
260 million, to 2,482 million in the year ended December 31, 2016, from 2,742 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, reflecting primarily lower revenue per ton driven by lower metal prices and
relatively stable shipments. P&ARP shipments declined slightly by 2%, or 22kt, reflecting lower shipments in Packaging rolled products, primarily as a result of lower foil stock demand, and in Specialty and other thin-rolled products. These
decreases were partially offset by a 25 kt, or 28%, increase in Automotive rolled products shipments. Revenue per ton decreased by 8% to 2,450 per ton in the year ended December 31, 2016 from 2,649 per ton in the year ended
December 31, 2015, primarily as a result of decreases in LME and premium prices.
Revenues in our P&ARP segment increased by 75%,
or 1,174 million, to 2,742 million in the year ended December 31, 2015, from 1,568 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Excluding the impact of the acquisition of Wise, which contributed
1,198 million to the segments revenue in the year ended December 31, 2015, revenue decreased by 24 million or 2%. Excluding the impact of the Wise Acquisition, shipments decreased by 5%, or 28 kt, to 592 kt for the
year ended December 31, 2015, from 620 kt for the year ended December 31, 2014, driven by a 35 kt, or 7%, decrease in shipments of our packaging rolled products. The year over year decline in volumes was attributable to lower demand
from can stock customers due to challenges and competition experienced in 2015, which was partially offset by automotive rolled product volume growth. A 3% increase in average prices from 2,529 per ton in the year ended December 31,
2014 to 2,608 in the year ended December 31, 2015, excluding the impact of the Wise Acquisition, partially offset the impact of the decline in volumes on the segments revenue.
A&T
. Revenue at our A&T segment decreased by 69 million, or 5% to 1,279 million in the year ended
December 31, 2016 from 1,348 million in the year ended December 31, 2015, reflecting lower revenue per ton driven by lower metal prices, a shift in a mix, partially offset by higher volumes. A&T shipments increased by 5% or
12kt, primarily as a result of higher shipments in Transportation, industry and other products. Revenue per ton decreased by 10% to 5,263 per ton in the year ended December 31, 2016 from 5,835 per ton in the year ended
December 31, 2015, primarily reflecting lower LME and premium prices.
Revenue at our A&T segment increased by
156 million, or 13% from 1,192 million in the year ended December 31, 2014 to 1,348 million in the year ended December 31, 2015. Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation, the segments
revenue increased by 39 million, or 3% over the period. Our volumes decreased by 7 kt, or 3% from 238 kt in the year ended December 31, 2014 to 231 kt in the year ended
December 31, 2015, driven primarily by a 15
kt decrease in shipments of our transportation, industry, and other rolled products, which can be attributed to softer customer demand in the transportation and industry markets in 2015. This was partially offset by an 8 kt, or 7% increase in
aerospace rolled product volume. Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation, revenue per ton increased by 6% from 5,008 per ton in the year ended December 31, 2014 to 5,329 per ton in the year ended
December 31, 2015, primarily driven by favorable mix within the aerospace product line.
AS&I
. Revenues in our
AS&I segment decreased by 4%, or 41 million, to 993 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, from 1,034 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, reflecting lower revenue per ton driven by
lower metal price, partially offset by increased volumes and favorable product mix. AS&I shipments increased 3%, or 5kt, reflecting higher shipments in both Other extruded products and Automotive extruded products.
Revenues in our AS&I segment increased by 18%, or 159 million, to 1,034 million for the year ended December 31,
2015, from 875 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation, segment revenues increased by 13%, or 112 million, primarily driven by an 11% increase in revenue per ton,
from 4,207 per ton in the year ended December 31, 2014 to 4,656 per ton in the year ended December 31, 2015. Volumes remained stable, with a slight increase in automotive shipments offset by a decrease in the shipment
of other products. The year over year improvement in revenue per ton was attributable to a 21% increase within our automotive product line mainly due to favorable unit spread on sales to automotive customers.
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Holdings and Corporate
. Revenues in the Holdings and Corporate segment for the year
ended December 31, 2016, include a 20 million
one-time
payment recorded as reduction of revenues related to renegotiation of a contract with one of Wises customers, partially offset by
metal sales to third parties. Revenues in the Holdings and Corporate segment for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are primarily related to metal sales to third parties.
Adjusted EBITDA
In considering the financial performance of the business, management analyzes the primary financial performance measure of Adjusted EBITDA in
all of our business segments. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure defined by IFRS. We believe the most directly comparable IFRS measure to Adjusted EBITDA is our net income or loss for the relevant period.
We believe Adjusted EBITDA, as defined below, is useful to investors as it illustrates the underlying performance of continuing operations by
excluding
non-recurring
and
non-operating
items. Similar concepts of adjusted EBITDA are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties
in their evaluation of our company and in comparison to other companies, many of which present an adjusted EBITDA-related performance measure when reporting their results.
Our Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) measures the profitability and financial performance of our operating segments based on
Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income/(loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, results from joint ventures, net finance costs, other expenses and depreciation and amortization as adjusted to exclude restructuring costs
and impairment charges, unrealized gains or losses on derivatives and on foreign exchange differences, metal price lag, share-based compensation expense, effects of certain purchase accounting adjustments,
start-up
and development costs or acquisition, integration and separation costs, certain incremental costs and other exceptional, unusual or generally
non-recurring
items.
Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool. It is not a measure defined by IFRS and therefore does not purport to be an
alternative to operating profit or net income as a measure of operating performance or to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity.
Adjusted EBITDA is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. As a result, you should not consider these
performance measures in isolation from, or as a substitute analysis for, our results of operations.
The following table shows
Constelliums consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
|
(millions of and as a % of revenue)
|
|
P&ARP
|
|
|
201
|
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
|
|
183
|
|
|
|
7
|
%
|
|
|
118
|
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
A&T
|
|
|
103
|
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
|
|
103
|
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
|
|
91
|
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
AS&I
|
|
|
102
|
|
|
|
10
|
%
|
|
|
80
|
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
|
|
73
|
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
Holdings and Corporate
|
|
|
(29
|
)
|
|
|
n.m.
|
|
|
|
(23
|
)
|
|
|
n.m.
|
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
n.m.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Adjusted EBITDA
|
|
|
377
|
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
|
|
343
|
|
|
|
7
|
%
|
|
|
275
|
|
|
|
8
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
n.m. not meaningful
Total Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2016 was 377 million, which represented a 34 million, or 10%
increase compared to 343 million of total Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended
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December 31, 2015. This increase mainly reflected the positive impact of improved mix at our AS&I segment and operational improvements in our P&ARP segment, partially offset by
increased costs from Holdings and Corporate.
Total Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2015 was 343 million,
an increase compared to 275 million of total Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2014. Excluding the impact of the acquisition of Wise, which contributed 68 million of Adjusted EBITDA in the year ended
December 31, 2015, and the effect of foreign currency translation, Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 4% or 10 million over the period to 265 million and represented 7% of revenues in the year ended December 31, 2015.
Excluding Holdings and Corporate, this decrease mainly reflects the net positive impact of improved shipment performance and mix at our AS&I segment, favorable product mix at the A&T segment, and lower shipment volumes at P&ARP segment,
offset by increased spending during the year to support future growth and operational quality.
The following table presents the primary
drivers for changes in Adjusted EBITDA from the year ended December 31, 2015 to the year ended December 31, 2016 for each one of our three segments:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
P&ARP
|
|
|
A&T
|
|
|
AS&I
|
|
|
|
(millions of )
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2015
|
|
|
183
|
|
|
|
103
|
|
|
|
80
|
|
|
|
|
|
Volume
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
Price and product mix
|
|
|
(22
|
)
|
|
|
(43
|
)
|
|
|
21
|
|
Costs
|
|
|
52
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
Foreign exchange and premium
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
2
|
|
Other changes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2016
|
|
|
201
|
|
|
|
103
|
|
|
|
102
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
P&ARP
. Adjusted EBITDA at our P&ARP segment was 201 million for the year
ended December 31, 2016 which represented a 10% increase from 183 million in the year ended December 31, 2015, mostly attributable to operational improvements, particularly at our Muscle Shoals facility, partially offset by a
slight decrease in shipments and some decrease in price and mix. Adjusted EBITDA per metric ton for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased 13% from the prior year to 199 for the reasons noted.
Adjusted EBITDA at our P&ARP segment increased by 55%, or 65 million to 183 million for the year ended
December 31, 2015, from 118 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Excluding the impact of the acquisition of Wise, which contributed 68 million of Adjusted EBITDA to this segment in the year ended
December 31, 2015, Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 3 million or 3%, whereas Adjusted EBITDA per ton increased by 2% from 190 per ton in the year ended December 31, 2014 to 194 per ton in the year ended
December 31, 2015. Overall, Adjusted EBITDA remained relatively stable. Lower shipment volumes, which had a negative impact of 14 million, were offset by better mix on the sale of higher margin automotive products, which had a
positive impact of 8 million, as well as premium loss favorability and better control of production costs and overhead spending.
A&T
. Adjusted EBITDA at our A&T segment was 103 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 which was
in-line
with the prior year as higher volumes and improved costs were offset by a less favorable product mix. Adjusted EBITDA per ton decreased 4% to 425 from 445 in the year ended December 31,
2015.
Adjusted EBITDA at our A&T segment increased by 13%, or 12 million, for the year ended December 31, 2015 to
103 million, compared to 91 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation, Adjusted EBITDA increased by 4% or 4 million over the period and Adjusted EBITDA
per ton increased by 8% from 380 per ton in the year ended December 31, 2014 to 411 per ton.
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Shipments slightly decreased year over year however our shipments to
high-end
defense and aerospace customers, which typically carry higher margins due to
a higher level of aluminium conversion complexity, increased, contributing to an overall positive price and mix effect of 43 million. Increased spending over the period to enhance our quality performance and optimize cost productivity had
an offsetting impact of 31 million on Adjusted EBITDA.
AS&I
. Adjusted EBITDA at our AS&I segment was
102 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, a strong increase of 27% from the prior year, reflecting increased volumes, and improved price and mix due to solid end market demand in both our automotive and industry end markets.
Adjusted EBITDA per ton increased 24% to 471 per ton in the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA at our AS&I segment increased by 10%, or 7 million, in the year ended December 31, 2015 to
80 million, compared to 73 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation, Adjusted EBITDA increased by 7% or 5 million over the period and Adjusted EBITDA per
ton increased by 5% from 351 per ton in the year ended December 31, 2014 to 368 per ton in the year ended December 31, 2015. In the year ended December 31, 2015, higher automotive volumes, mainly driven by
growing demand from OEMs in the North American market, contributed to favorable pricing and mix effect. The combined impact of volumes, pricing, and mix had a 28 million positive impact on the year over year Adjusted EBITDA growth. The
automotive favorability was partially offset by increased costs incurred during the year ended December 31, 2015 to support our expansion in to the automotive market and increased maintenance and research and development costs over the period
to support enhanced future performance.
Holdings and Corporate
. Adjusted EBITDA at our Corporate and Holdings segment was a
loss of 29 million, for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to losses of 23 million and 7 million in the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in the loss in the year
ended December 31, 2016 versus the year ended December 31, 2015 was attributable to additional costs incurred in 2016, in connection with changes in our executive management team.
The increase in the loss from the year ended December 31, 2014 to the year ended December 31, 2015 is primarily attributable to
the
impact of
non-recurring
costs incurred in the current period and the reversal of an environmental provision in the year ended December 31, 2014, which, together, represented
approximately 7 million of the year over year change. Foreign currency transactional losses at our Swiss corporate entity driven by the strengthening of the Swiss franc against the Euro during the period along with increased employee
benefit expense also contributed significantly to the remaining balance of the year over year change.
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The following table reconciles our net income or loss for each of the three years in the period
ending December 31, 2016 to our Adjusted EBITDA for the years presented:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
2014
|
|
( in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) / income
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(552
|
)
|
|
|
54
|
|
Net income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance costs, net
|
|
|
167
|
|
|
|
155
|
|
|
|
58
|
|
Income tax expense / (benefit)
|
|
|
69
|
|
|
|
(32
|
)
|
|
|
37
|
|
Share of loss of joint ventures
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Metal price lag
(a)
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
34
|
|
|
|
(27
|
)
|
Start-up
and development costs
(b)
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
Manufacturing system and process transformation
costs
(c)
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Wise integration and acquisition costs
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
Wise
one-time
costs
(d)
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
38
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wise purchase price adjustment
(e)
|
|
|
(20
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share-based compensation
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
Loss / (Gains) on Ravenswood OPEB plan amendment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
Swiss pension plan settlements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
Income tax contractual reimbursements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
155
|
|
|
|
140
|
|
|
|
49
|
|
Impairment
(f)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
457
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restructuring costs
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
12
|
|
Unrealized (gains) / losses on derivatives
|
|
|
(71
|
)
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
53
|
|
Unrealized exchange (gains) / losses from remeasurement of monetary assets and
liabilitiesnet
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
Losses on disposals and assets classified as held for sale
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
Other
(g)
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA
|
|
|
377
|
|
|
|
343
|
|
|
|
275
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Metal price lag represents the financial impact of the timing difference between when aluminium prices included within Constellium revenues are established and when aluminium purchase prices included in Cost of sales
are established. The Group accounts for inventory using a weighted average price basis and this adjustment aims to remove the effect of volatility in LME prices. The calculation of the Group metal price lag adjustment is based on an internal
standardized methodology calculated at each of Constellium manufacturing sites and is calculated as the average value of product recorded in inventory, which approximates the spot price in the market, less the average value transferred out of
inventory, which is the weighted average of the metal element of cost of sales, based on the quantity sold in the period.
|
(b)
|
For the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, new sites
start-up
costs and business development initiatives include respectively 20 million and
16 million related to BiW/ABS growth projects both in Europe and the United States.
|
(c)
|
For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, manufacturing system and process transformation costs related to supply chain reorganization mainly in our A&T operating segment.
|
(d)
|
For the year ended December 31, 2016, Wise
one-time
costs related to
a
one-time
payment of 20 million, recorded as a reduction of revenues, in relation to the
re-negotiation
of payment terms, pass through of Midwest premium
amounts and other pricing mechanisms in a contract with one of Wises customers. We entered into the
re-negotiation
of these terms in order to align the terms of this contract, acquired during the
acquisition of Wise, with Constelliums normal business terms. For the year ended December 31, 2015,
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|
Wise
one-time
costs related to
non-cash
step-up
in inventory costs on the
acquisition of Wise entities (effects of purchase price adjustment for 12 million), to losses incurred on the unwinding of Wise previous hedging policies (4 million) and to Midwest premium losses (22 million).
|
(e)
|
The contractual price adjustment relating to the acquisition of Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings was finalized in 2016. We received a cash payment of 21 million and recorded a 20 million net gain.
|
(f)
|
Includes mainly for the year ended December 31, 2015, an impairment charge of 400 million related to Muscle Shoals intangible assets and property, plant and equipment and 49 million related to
Constellium Valais Property, plant and equipment.
|
(g)
|
For the year ended December 31, 2016, other includes individually immaterial other adjustments offset by 4 million of insurance proceeds.
|
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our
primary sources of cash flow have historically been cash flows from operating activities and funding or borrowings from external parties and related parties.
Based on our current and anticipated levels of operations, and the condition in our markets and industry, we believe that our cash flows from
operations, cash on hand, new debt issuances or refinancing of existing debt facilities, and availability under our factoring and revolving credit facilities will enable us to meet our working capital, capital expenditures, debt service and other
funding requirements for the foreseeable future. However, our ability to fund working capital needs, debt payments and other obligations depends on our future operating performance and cash flows and many factors outside of our control, including
the costs of raw materials, the state of the overall industry and financial and economic conditions and other factors, including those described under the following risk factors within Item 3. Key InformationD. Risk Factors.
|
|
|
A deterioration in our financial position or a downgrade of our ratings by a credit rating agency could increase our borrowing costs, lead to our inability to access liquidity facilities, and adversely affect our
business relationships;
|
|
|
|
We have substantial leverage and may be unable to obtain sufficient liquidity to operate our business and service our indebtedness;
|
|
|
|
The terms of our indebtedness contain covenants that restrict our current and future operations, and a failure by us to comply with those covenants may materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and
financial condition; and
|
|
|
|
Our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity could be adversely affected if we are unable to execute on our hedging policy, if counterparties to our derivative instruments fail to honor their agreements or if we
are unable to purchase derivative instruments.
|
It is our policy to hedge all highly probable or committed foreign currency
operating cash flows. As we have significant third party future receivables denominated in U.S. dollars, we enter into combinations of forward contracts and currency options with financial institutions, selling forward U.S. dollars against Euros. In
addition, as discussed in Item 4. Information on the CompanyB. Business OverviewManaging our Metal Price Exposure, when we are unable to align the price and quantity of physical aluminium purchases with that of physical
aluminium sales, we enter into derivative financial instruments to pass through the exposure to metal price fluctuations to financial institutions at the time the price is set. As the U.S. dollar appreciates versus the Euro or the LME price for
aluminium falls, the derivative contracts entered into with financial institution counterparties have a negative
mark-to-market.
Our financial institution counterparties
may require margin calls should our negative
mark-to-market
exceed a
pre-agreed
contractual limit. In order to protect the
Company from the potential margin calls for significant market movements, we maintain additional cash or availability under our various borrowing facilities, we enter into derivatives with a large number of financial counterparties and we monitor
margin requirements on a daily basis for adverse movements in the U.S. dollar versus the Euro and in aluminium prices. No margins were posted at December 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015.
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At December 31, 2016, we had 537 million of total liquidity, comprised of
347 million in cash and cash equivalents, 150 million of undrawn credit facilities under our ABL facilities, 33 million available under our factoring arrangements, and 7 million under a revolving credit
facility.
Cash Flows
In 2016, we
changed the presentation of interest paid in our cash flow statement. Interest paid, which we previously reported as financing cash flows, is now reported in operating cash flows and comparative numbers for the prior years were reclassified to
conform to the current year presentation.
The following table summarizes our operating, investing and financing activities for the years
ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014:
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For the year ended December 31,
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2016
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2015
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2014
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( in millions)
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Net cash Flows from/(used) in:
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Operating activities
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88
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|
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|
368
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|
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|
173
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|
Investing activities
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|
(365
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)
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|
(722
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)
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(216
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)
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Financing activities
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145
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|
(165
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)
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792
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents, excluding the effect of exchange rate
changes
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(132
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)
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(519
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)
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749
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See note 2.6
of our consolidated financial statements.
Net cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net cash from operating activities in the year ended December 31, 2016 decreased by 280 million to 88 million, from
an inflow of 368 million in the year ended December 31, 2015. The year over year decrease in operating cash flows is attributable to changes in working capital including working capital improvements at Wise in 2015, following the
acquisition, that were not repeated in 2016 and a 31 million year over year increase in interest paid, partially offset by an 98 million increase in cash flow from operating activities before working capital changes. In the
year ended December 31, 2016, cash flows used in working capital amounted to 42 million reflecting an 180 million increase in working capital before factoring, partially offset by 137 million of additional
non-recourse
factoring in the period. In the year ended December 31, 2015, positive cash flows from working capital amounted to 336 million reflecting stable working capital before factoring and
335 million of additional
non-recourse
factoring in the period.
Net cash from
operating activities increased by 195 million, from an inflow of 173 million in the year ended December 31, 2014, to an inflow of 368 million in the year ended December 31, 2015. The year over year increase
in operating cash flows is primarily attributable to a 335 million increase in the amount of receivables factored at the end of the year and the liquidation of the acquired Wise receivables during the year. This inflow was partially
offset by the impact of the timing of vendor payments made.
Net Cash Flows used in Investing Activities
Cash flows used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2016 decreased by 357 million to 365 million
from 722 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. The main driver of the difference was the net consideration of 348 million paid in connection with the Wise Acquisition. Capital expenditures of 355 million
were stable compared to the prior year. Cash flows used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2016 also included 37 million of equity contributions and loans to joint ventures, related to Constellium UACJ ABS
LLC, our joint venture with UACJ.
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Cash flows used in investing activities increased by 506 million to
722 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, from 216 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, mainly driven by the net consideration paid in connection with the Wise Acquisition of 348 million, a
151 million increase in capital expenditures, 71 million of which was contributed by Wise. Cash flows used in investing activities also included 34 million of equity contributions and loans to joint ventures,
primarily related to Constellium UACJ ABS LLC.
For further details on capital expenditures projects, see the
Historical Capital Expenditures section below.
Net Cash flows used in Financing Activities
Net cash flows from financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2016 increased by 310 million to 145 million
from an outflow of 165 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. Net cash provided by financing activities reflected the net impact of 375 million in proceeds from the issuance of the Constellium N.V. Senior
Secured Notes in March 2016 and a 148 million outflow relating to the redemption of the Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes in the fourth quarter of 2016. The outflow in the year ended December 31, 2016 also included 69 million
in repayments made on the Wise ABL Facility and other loans.
Net cash flows from financing activities was an outflow of
165 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to an inflow of 792 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Net cash provided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2014 reflected
the net impact of 1,153 million in proceeds from the issuance of the Constellium N.V. Senior Notes in May and December and repayment of 331 million in outstanding principal under the Term Loan. In the year ended
December 31, 2015, no new debt was issued. The outflow in the year ended December 31, 2015 also included 211 million in repayments made on the Ravenswood ABL Facility and other loans.
Historical Capital Expenditures
The following table provides a breakdown of the historical capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment by segment for the periods
indicated:
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For the year ended December 31,
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2016
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2015
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2014
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( in millions)
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P&ARP
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|
166
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|
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|
170
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|
|
|
74
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|
A&T
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|
|
96
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|
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|
112
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|
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|
71
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|
AS&I
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|
|
84
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|
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|
60
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|
|
|
48
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|
Intersegment and Other
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|
9
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|
8
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6
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Total from continuing operations
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|
355
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|
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|
350
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|
|
|
199
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Capital expenditures were 355 million in the year ended December 31, 2016, a slight increase
from 350 million in the year ended December 31, 2015. Significant capital expenditure projects undertaken during the year ended December 31, 2016 included our
Body-in-White
investments in Europe and in the U.S., investments in our AS&I segment in response to OEM demand and investments in our new facility in Ontario.
A&T segment capital expenditure decreased compared to 2015 mainly reflecting 2015 significant investment in a second Airware casthouse in our Issoire facility and capital investments at our Ravenswood, West Virginia facility, to support improved
production capacity and manufacturing efficiency within the A&T segment. P&ARP capital expenditures were stable, including 107 million spent on
Body-in-White
projects in Europe and the U.S. in 2016 and 82 million in 2015.
The main projects undertaken during the year ended December 31, 2015 included the
Body-in-White
capacity extension and the conversion of the Muscle Shoals plant acquired in 2015 to an automotive product
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production facility within the P&ARP segment, and projects related to the Airware casthouse and capital investments, mainly at our Issoire and Ravenswood, West Virginia facilities, to support
improved production capacity and manufacturing efficiency within the A&T segment.
Capital expenditures increased by
151 million, or 76%, to 350 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, from 199 million in the year ended December 31, 2014, as a result of the continuation of existing projects and new projects,
including 62 million spent on
Body-in-White
projects in Europe and the United States and 21 million spent on Airware-related projects which were in
progress during 2014. Expenditures related to new projects included 33 million related to production capacity improvements at our A&T facilities and 39 million related to the Muscle Shoals plant conversion project.
As at December 31, 2016 we had 221 million of construction in progress which primarily related to our continued maintenance,
modernization and expansion projects at our Muscle Shoals, Neuf Brisach, Issoire, Van Buren, Decin, Ravenswood and Singen facilities.
Our
principal capital expenditures are expected to total approximately 1,400 million in the years ended December 31, 2017 to 2021, in the aggregate. We currently expect all of our capital expenditures to be financed with cash on hand,
cash flow for operations and external financing.
Covenant Compliance
The indentures governing our outstanding debt securities contain no maintenance covenants but contain customary affirmative and negative
covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries, to incur indebtedness, sell assets, make investments, engage in acquisitions, mergers or consolidations and make dividends
and other restricted payments.
The Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility was terminated on March 30, 2016 in connection with the
issuance of the Senior Secured Notes.
The Ravenswood ABL Facility described in Item 10. Additional InformationC. Material
ContractsRavenswood ABL Facility, contains a financial maintenance covenant that requires Ravenswood to maintain excess availability of the greater of (i) $10 million and (ii) 10% of the aggregate revolving loan
commitments. Ravenswood is currently in compliance with this financial maintenance covenant. The Ravenswood ABL Facility also contains customary negative covenants on liens, investments and restricted payments related to Ravenswood.
The Wise ABL Facility requires the maintenance of a fixed charge coverage ratio if the excess availability falls below the greater of 10% of
the aggregate revolving loan commitment and $20 million. Wises excess availability as of December 31, 2016 was above 10% of the aggregate borrowing base and was greater than $20 million and as such, the Company was not required
to comply with the ratio requirement.
The Wise Factoring facility contains customary covenants and the factors commitment to
purchase the receivables is subject to the maintainance of certain credit rating levels.
We were in compliance with our covenants
throughout 2016 and 2015 and as of December 31, 2016 and 2015.
See Item 10. Additional InformationC. Material
Contracts for a description of our significant financing arrangements.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2016, we have no significant
off-balance
sheet arrangements.
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Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes our estimated material contractual cash obligations and other commercial commitments at December 31, 2016:
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Cash payments due by period
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Total
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Less than
1 year
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1-3 years
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3-5 years
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After 5
years
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(unaudited, in millions)
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Borrowings
(1)
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2,382
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54
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626
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703
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999
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Interest
(2)
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|
785
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|
170
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|
284
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|
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206
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|
125
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|
Derivatives relating to currencies and metal
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99
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35
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|
29
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|
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32
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3
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Operating lease obligations
(3)
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105
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17
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|
13
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|
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27
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|
|
48
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Capital expenditures
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|
|
88
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86
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2
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Finance leases
(4)
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71
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13
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13
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23
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22
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Total
(5)
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3,530
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|
375
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967
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|
991
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1,197
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(1)
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Borrowings include our ABL Facilities which are considered short-term in nature and is included in the category Less than 1 year. Borrowings include our $650 million Wise Metals Group LLC Senior Secured
Notes due 2018 (617 million at closing rate) which were outstanding at December 31, 2016 but were redeemed in February 2017. Borrowings do not include our $650 million Constellium N.V. Senior Notes due 2025
(617 million at closing rate) which were issued in February 2017.
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(2)
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Interests under the May 2014 Senior Notes accrue at a rate of 5.750% per annum on the U.S. Dollar Notes and 4.625% per annum on the Euro Notes. Interests under the December 2014 Senior Notes accrue at a rate of
8.00% per annum on the U.S. Dollar Notes and 7.00% on the Euro Notes. Interests under the Wise Metals Group LLC Senior Notes which were redeemed in February 2017 accrue at a rate of 8.750% per annum. Interests under the February 2017 Senior
Notes accrue at a rate of 6.625% per annum.
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(3)
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Operating leases relate to buildings, machinery and equipment.
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Finance leases primarily relates to a sale-leaseback transaction in the U.S.
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(5)
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Retirement benefit obligations of 735 million are not presented above as the timing of the settlement of this obligation is uncertain.
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Environmental Contingencies
Our
operations, like those of other basic industries, are subject to federal, state, local and international laws, regulations and ordinances. These laws and regulations (i) govern activities or operations that may have adverse environmental
effects, such as discharges to air and water, as well as waste handling and disposal practices and (ii) impose liability for costs of cleaning up, and certain damages resulting from, spills, disposals or other releases or regulated materials.
From time to time, our operations have resulted, or may result, in certain noncompliance with applicable requirements under such environmental laws. To date, any such noncompliance with such environmental laws has not had a material adverse effect
on our financial position or results of operations.
Pension Obligations
Constellium operates various pension plans for the benefit of its employees across a number of countries. Some of these plans are defined
benefit plans and others are defined contribution plans. The largest of these plans are in the United States, Switzerland, Germany and France. Pension benefits are generally based on the employees service and highest average eligible
compensation before retirement, and are periodically adjusted for cost of living increases, either by practice, collective agreement or statutory requirement.
We also provide health and life insurance benefits to retired employees and in some cases to their beneficiaries and covered dependents. These
plans are predominantly in the United States.
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Finally, we also participate in various multi-employer pension plans in one of our facilities in
the United States.
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the total expense recognized in the income statement in relation to all our
pension and post-retirement benefits was 51 million (compared to 48 million for the year ended December 31, 2015). At December 31, 2016, the fair value of the plans assets was 391 million (compared to 362 million as
of December 31, 2015). At December 31, 2016, the present value of our obligations of 1,126 million (compared to 1,063 million as of December 31, 2015), resulting in an aggregate plan deficit of 735 million and
701 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Our estimated funding for our funded pension plans and other
post-retirement benefit plans is based on actuarial estimates using benefit assumptions for discount rates, rates of compensation increases, and health care cost trend rates. The deficit related to the funded pension plan and the present value of
the unfunded obligations as of December 31, 2016 were 330 million and 405 million, respectively. The deficit related to funded pension plan and other benefits and the present value of the unfunded obligations as of
December 31, 2015 were 319 million and 382 million, respectively. Estimating when the obligations will require settlement is not practicable and therefore these have not been included in the Contractual Obligations table
above.
Contributions to pension and other benefit plans totaled 48 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 (compared
to 50 million for the year ended December 31, 2015).
Contributions to our multi-employer plans amounted to approximately
3 million for each of the two years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
Principal Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and
Key Judgments
Our principal accounting policies are set out in Note 2 to the audited consolidated financial statements, which appear
elsewhere in this Annual Report. New standards and interpretations not yet adopted are also disclosed in Note 2.6 to our audited consolidated financial statements.
Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees
A.
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Directors and Senior Management
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The following table provides information regarding our
executive officers and the members of our board of directors as of the date of this Annual Report (ages are given as of December 31, 2016). The business address of each of our executive officers and directors listed below is c/o Constellium,
Tupolevlaan
41-61,
1119 NW Schiphol-Rijk, the Netherlands.
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Name
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Age
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Position
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Date of Appointment
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Richard B. Evans
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69
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Chairman
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January 5, 2011
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Jean-Marc Germain
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50
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Director
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June 15, 2016
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Guy Maugis
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63
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Director
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January 5, 2011
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Philippe Guillemot
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57
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Director
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May 21, 2013
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Werner P. Paschke
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66
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Director
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May 21, 2013
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Michiel Brandjes
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62
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Director
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June 11, 2014
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Peter F. Hartman
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67
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Director
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June 11, 2014
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John Ormerod
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67
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Director
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June 11, 2014
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Lori A. Walker
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59
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Director
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June 11, 2014
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Martha Brooks
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57
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Director
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June 15, 2016
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Pursuant to a shareholders agreement between the Company and Bpifrance, Mr. Maugis was selected to serve
as a director by Bpifrance.
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Richard B. Evans
. Mr. Evans has served as a director since January 2011 and as
our Chairman since December 2012. Mr. Evans is currently an independent director of CGI, an IT consulting and outsourcing company. In 2016, Mr. Evans resigned as a
non-Executive
Director of Noranda
Aluminum Holding Corporation following its successful liquidation through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. He retired in May 2013 as
non-executive
Chairman of Resolute Forest Products, a Forest Products
company based in Montreal. He retired in April 2009 as an executive director of London-based Rio Tinto plc and Melbourne-based Rio Tinto Ltd., and as Chief Executive Officer of Rio Tinto Alcan Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto.
Previously, Mr. Evans was President and Chief Executive Officer of Montreal based Alcan Inc. from March 2006 to October 2007, and led the negotiation of the acquisition of Alcan by Rio Tinto in October 2007. He was Alcans Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer from September 2005 to March 2006. Prior to joining Alcan in 1997, he held various senior management positions with Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Company during his 27 years with that company. Mr. Evans is a
past Chairman of the International Aluminum Institute (IAI) and is a past Chairman of the Washington,
DC-based
U.S. Aluminum Association. He previously served as
Co-Chairman
of the Environmental and Climate Change Committee of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives and as a member of the Board of USCAP, a Washington,
DC-based
coalition concerned with climate change.
Jean-Marc Germain
.
Mr. Germain has served as an executive director
since June 2016 and as our Chief Executive Officer since July 2016. Prior to joining Constellium, Jean-Marc Germain was Chief Executive Officer of Algeco Scotsman, a Baltimore-based leading global business services provider focused on modular space
and secure portable storages. Previously, Mr. Germain held numerous leadership positions in the aluminium industry including senior executive roles in operations, sales & marketing, financial planning and strategy with Pechiney, Alcan
and Novelis. His last position with Novelis from 2008 to 2012 was as President for North American operations. Earlier in his career, he held a number of international positions with Bain & Company and GE Capital. Mr. Germain is a
graduate of Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, France and a dual French and American citizen.
Guy Maugis
. Mr. Maugis has
served as a
non-executive
director since 2011. Mr. Maugis is advisor of the Board of Robert Bosch GmbH, after being President of Robert Bosch France SAS for 12 years. The French subsidiary covers all the
activities of the Bosch Group, a leader in the domains of the Automotive Equipments, Industrial Techniques and Consumer Goods and Building Techniques. He is also President of the French-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mr. Maugis is a
former graduate of Ecole Polytechnique, Engineer of Corps des Ponts et Chaussées and worked for several years at the Equipment Ministry. At Pechiney, he managed the flat rolled products factory of Rhenalu Neuf-Brisach. At PPG
Industries, he became President of the European Flat Glass activities. With the purchase of PPG Glass Europe by ASAHI Glass, Mr. Maugis assumed the function of Vice-President in charge of the business development and European activities of the
automotive branch of the Japanese group.
Philippe Guillemot
. Mr. Guillemot has served as a
non-executive
director since May 2013. He has nearly thirty-five years of experience in Automotive, Energy and the Telecom industry, where he held CEO and COO positions leading many successful transformations.
Mr. Guillemot served as Chief Operating Officer of Alcatel-Lucent until a successful turnaround led to Nokias full acquisition at the end of 2016. From April 2010 to February 2012, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Europcar Group.
From 2010 to 2012, Mr. Guillemot served as a director and audit committee member of Visteon Corp. Mr. Guillemot served as Chairman and CEO of Areva T&D from 2004 to 2010, and as division Vice President at Valeo and then Faurecia from
1998 to 2003. Mr. Guillemot began his career at Michelin, where he held various positions in quality and production at sites in Canada, France and Italy. He was a member of Booz Allen Hamiltons Automotive Practice from 1991 to 1993 before
returning to Michelin to serve as an operations manager, director of Michelin Groups restructuring in 1995-1996, Group Quality Executive Vice-President, Chief Information Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee. Mr. Guillemot
received his undergraduate degree in 1982 from Ecole des Mines in Nancy and received his MBA from Harvard Business School in Cambridge, MA in 1991.
Werner P. Paschke
. Mr. Paschke has served as a
non-executive
director since May
2013. Mr. Paschke is an independent director of Braas Monier Building Group SA, where he chairs the audit committee. In previous years
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he has served on the Supervisory Boards of Conergy Aktiengesellschaft, Coperion GmbH, and several smaller companies. Between 2003 and 2006, Mr. Paschke served as Managing Director and Chief
Financial Officer of Demag Holding in Luxemburg, where he was responsible for actively enhancing the value of seven former Siemens and Mannesmann units. From 1992 to 2003 he worked for Continental AG, since 1994 as
Generalbevollmächtigter for corporate controlling, plus later accounting. From 1989 to 1992 he served as Chief Financial Officer for General Tire Inc. in Akron, Ohio, USA. From 1973 to 1987 he held different positions at Continental
AG in finance, distribution, marketing and controlling. Mr. Paschke studied economics at Universities Hannover, Hamburg and Munster/Westphalia and is a 1993 graduate of the International Senior Management Program at Harvard University.
Michiel Brandjes
. Mr. Brandjes has served as a
non-executive
director since June
2014. He served as Company Secretary and General Counsel Corporate of Royal Dutch Shell plc from 2005 to 2017. Mr. Brandjes formerly served as Company Secretary and General Counsel Corporate of Royal Dutch Petroleum Company. He served for 25
years on numerous legal and
non-legal
jobs in the Shell Group within the Netherlands and abroad, including as head of the legal department in Singapore and as head of the legal department for North East Asia
based in Beijing and Hong Kong. Before he joined Shell, Mr. Brandjes worked at a law firm in Chicago after graduating from law school at the University of Rotterdam and at Berkeley, California. He has published a number of articles on legal and
business topics, is a regular speaker on corporate legal and governance topics and serves in a number of advisory and
non-executive
director positions not related to Shell or Constellium.
Peter F. Hartman
. Mr. Hartman has served as a
non-executive
director since June
2014. He serves as Vice Chairman of Air France KLM since July 2013. He also serves as member of the supervisory boards of Fokker Technologies Group B.V since 2013 (chairman since 2016), Air France KLM S.A. since 2010 (member of the audit committee
since July 2016), Royal KPN N.V. since April 2015 (chairman of the remuneration committee) and Texel Airport N.V. since
mid-2013
(chairman since January 2014). Previously, Mr. Hartman served as President
and CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from 2007 to 2013, and as member of the supervisory boards of Kenya Airways from 2004 to 2013, Stork B.V. from 2008 to 2013, CAI Compagnia Aerea Italiana S.p.A. from 2009 to January 2014, Delta Lloyd Group N.V.
from 2010 to May 2014 and Royal Ten Cate N.V. from July 2013 to February 2016. Mr. Hartman received a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from HTS Amsterdam, Amsterdam and a Masters degree in Business Economics from Erasmus
University, Rotterdam.
John Ormerod
. Mr. Ormerod has served as a
non-executive
director since June 2014. Mr. Ormerod is a chartered accountant and has worked for over 30 years in public accounting firms. He served for 32 years at Arthur Andersen, serving in various client service and management positions, with last
positions held from 2001 to 2002 serving as Regional Managing Partner UK and Ireland, and Managing Partner (UK). From 2002 to 2004, he was Practice Senior Partner for London at Deloitte (UK) and was member of the UK executives and Board.
Mr. Ormerod is a graduate of Oxford University. Mr. Ormerod currently serves in the following director positions: since 2006, as
non-executive
director and Chairman of the audit committee of Gemalto
N.V., and as member of the compensation committee; since 2008, as
non-executive
director of ITV plc, and as member of the remuneration and nominations committees, and as Chairman of the audit committee since
2010. Until December 31, 2015, Mr. Ormerod served as a
non-executive
director of Tribal Group plc., as member of the audit, remuneration and nominations committees and as Chairman of the board.
Mr. Ormerod served as
non-executive
director and Chairman of the audit committee of Computacenter plc., and as member of the remuneration and nominations committees until April 1, 2015.
Mr. Ormerod also served as a senior independent director of Misys plc. from 2006 to 2012, and as advisor and Chairman of the audit committee from 2005 to 2012.
Lori A. Walker
. Ms. Walker has served as a
non-executive
director since June 2014.
Ms. Walker currently serves as the audit committee chair of Southwire since 2014, and as a member of the audit and compensation committees of Compass Minerals since 2015. In August 2016, Ms. Walker was appointed to the Audit Committee
Chair at Compass Minerals. Ms. Walker previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of The Valspar Corporation from 2008 to 2013, where she led the Finance, IT and Communications teams. Prior
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to that position, Ms. Walker served as Valspars Vice President, Controller and Treasurer from 2004 to 2008, and as Vice President and Controller from 2001 to 2004. Prior to joining
Valspar, Ms. Walker held a number of roles with progressively increasing responsibility at Honeywell Inc. during a
20-year
tenure, with her last position there serving as director of Global Financial Risk
Management. Ms. Walker holds a Bachelor of Science of Finance from Arizona State University and attended the Executive Institute Program and the Directors College at Stanford University.
Martha Brooks
. Ms. Brooks has served as a
non-executive
director since June 2016.
Ms. Brooks was until her retirement in May 2009, President and Chief Operating Officer of Novelis, Inc, where she held senior positions since 2005. From 2002 to 2005, she served as Corporate Senior Vice President and President and Chief
Executive Officer of Alcan Rolled Products, Americas and Asia. Before she joined Alcan, Ms. Brooks served 16 years with Cummins, the global leader in diesel engine and power generation from 1986 to 2002, ultimately running the truck and bus
engine business. She is currently a member of the Boards of Directors of Bombardier Inc. and Jabil Circuit Inc. and has previously served as a director of Harley Davidson and International Paper. Ms. Brooks holds a BA in Economics and Political
Science and a Masters in Public and Private Management from Yale University.
The following persons are our officers as of the date
of this Annual Report (ages are given as of December 31, 2016):
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Name
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Age
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Title
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Jean-Marc Germain
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50
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Chief Executive Officer
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Peter R. Matt
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54
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Paul Warton
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55
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President, Automotive Structures and Industry business unit
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Ingrid Joerg
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47
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President, Aerospace and Transportation business unit
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Arnaud Jouron
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48
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President, Packaging and Automotive Rolled Products business unit
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Philip Ryan Jurkovic
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45
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Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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Jack Clark
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57
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Senior Vice President Manufacturing Excellence and Chief Technical Officer
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Jeremy Leach
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54
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Vice President and Group General Counsel
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Nicolas Brun
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50
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Vice President, Communications
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Peter Basten
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41
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Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
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The following paragraphs set forth biographical information regarding our officers:
Peter R. Matt
. Mr. Matt has served as our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Designate since November
2016 and became our Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2017. Prior to joining Constellium, he spent 30 years in investment banking at First Boston/Credit Suisse where he built leading Metals and Diversified Industrials coverage practices.
From 2010-2015, he was the Managing Director and Group Head at First Boston/Credit Suisse responsible for managing the firms Global Industrials business in the Americas. Throughout his career, Mr. Matt has worked closely with management
teams across a broad range of competencies including business strategy, capital structure, capital allocation, investor communications, treasury and mergers and acquisitions. He is a graduate of Amherst College.
Paul Warton
. Mr. Warton has served as President of our Automotive Structures & Industry business unit since
January 2011, and previously held the same role at Alcan Engineered Products since November 2009. Mr. Warton joined Alcan Engineered Aluminum Products in November 2009. Following manufacturing, sales and management positions in the automotive
and construction industries, he spent 17 years managing aluminium extrusion companies across Europe and in China. He has held the positions of President Sapa Building Systems & President Sapa North Europe Extrusions during the integration
process with Alcoa soft alloy extrusions. Mr. Warton served on the Building Board of the European Aluminum Association (EAA) and was Chairman of the EAA Extruders Division. He holds an MBA from London Business School.
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Ingrid Joerg
. Ms. Joerg has served as President of our Aerospace and
Transportation business unit since June 2015. Previously, Ms. Joerg served as Chief Executive Officer of Aleris Rolled Products Europe. Prior to joining Aleris, Ms. Joerg held leadership positions with Alcoa where she was President of its
European and Latin American Mill Products business unit, and commercial positions with Amag Austria. Ingrid Joerg received a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Linz, Austria.
Arnaud Jouron
. Mr. Jouron has served as President of our Packaging and Automotive Rolled Products business unit since
December 2015. Before joining Constellium, he worked for ten years at ArcelorMittal serving as CEO of the Tubular Products Division and as CFO of Long Carbon Europe, and Stainless segments. Prior to ArcelorMittal, Mr. Jouron worked 12 years in
various consulting firms, including McKinsey, Arthur D. Little and Bossard. Mr. Jouron is a graduate of Frances Ecole Polytechnique and Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées.
Philip Ryan Jurkovic
. Mr. Jurkovic has served as our Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer since
November 2016. Prior to joining Constellium, Mr. Jurkovic was Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Algeco Scotsman. He started his career as a financial analyst before taking on various HR leadership roles in Europe, Asia
and the U.S. with United Technologies and Novelis. Mr. Jurkovic has a BS from Allegheny College and an MBA from Purdue University.
Jack Clark
. Mr. Clark has served as our Senior Vice President Manufacturing Excellence and Chief Technical Officer since
October 2016. In this role, Mr. Clark is responsible for the technology organization at Constellium and supervises all EHS, Lean Continuous Improvement activities as well as Engineering, Reliability and CAPEX planning and execution. Prior to
joining Constellium, Mr. Clark was Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of Novelis. Mr. Clark graduated from Purdue University in Engineering and has more than 30 years of industry experience with Alcoa and Novelis on three
continents.
Jeremy Leach
. Mr. Leach has served as our Vice President and Group General Counsel and Secretary to the
Board of Constellium since January 2011 and previously was Vice President and General Counsel at Alcan Engineered Products. Mr. Leach joined Pechiney in 1991 from the international law firm Richards Butler (now Reed Smith). Prior to becoming
General Counsel at Alcan Engineered Products, he was the General Counsel of Alcan Packaging and held various senior legal positions in Rio Tinto, Alcan and Pechiney. He has been admitted in a number of jurisdictions, holds a law degree from Oxford
University (MA Jurisprudence) and an MBA from the London Business School.
Nicolas Brun
. Mr. Brun has served as our
Vice President, Communications since January 2011, and previously held the same role at Alcan Engineered Products since June 2008. From 2005 through June 2008, Mr. Brun served in the roles of Vice President, Communications for Thales Alenia
Space and also as Head of Communications for Thales Space division. Prior to 2005, Mr. Brun held senior global communications positions as Vice President External Communications with Alcatel, Vice President Communications Framatome
ANP/AREVA, and with the Carlson Wagonlit Travel Group. Mr. Brun is currently President of Constellium Neuf-Brisach SAS since January 1, 2015. Mr. Brun attended University of
Paris-La
Sorbonne
and received a degree in economics. He has a masters degree in corporate communications from Ecole Française des Attachés de Presse and a certificate in marketing management for distribution networks from the Ecole
Supérieure de Commerce in Paris.
Peter Basten
. Mr. Basten has served as Executive Vice President, Strategy,
Business Development, Research & Development since June 2016. He was previously our Vice President Strategy and Business Planning, the Managing Director of Soft Alloys Europe at our Automotive Structures and Industry Business Unit and our
Vice President Strategic Planning & Business Development. Mr. Basten joined Alcan in 2005 as the Director of Strategy and Business Planning at Alcan Specialty Sheet, and became Director of Sales and Marketing in 2008, responsible for
the aluminium packaging applications markets. Prior to joining Alcan, Mr. Basten worked as a consultant at Monitor Group, a Strategy Consulting firm. His assignments ranged from
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developing marketing, corporate, pricing and competitive strategy to M&A and optimizing manufacturing operations. Mr. Basten holds degrees in Applied Physics (Delft University of
Technology, Netherlands) and Economics & Corporate Management (ENSPM, France).
Non-Executive
Director Compensation
For 2016, each of our
non-executive
directors was paid an annual retainer of 60,000 and received
2,000 for each meeting of the board of directors they attended in person and 1,000 for each meeting they attended by telephone. In addition, the Chairman of the audit committee received an annual retainer of 15,000, and the
Chairman of each of the human resources and remuneration, the environment, health and safety and the nominating/governance committees received an annual retainer of 8,000.
Mr. Evans, as Chairman of the board of directors, was paid an additional 60,000 per year for his services, a position to which
he was appointed on December 6, 2012.
In addition, on June 15, 2016, our
non-executive
directors received a grant of restricted stock units having a grant date fair value equal to $50,000 for the Chairman of the Board and $40,000 for each other
non-executive
director.
The following table sets forth the remuneration due in respect of our 2016 fiscal year to our
non-executive
directors:
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Name
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Annual
Director Fees
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Board/
Committee
Attendance
Fees
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Equity
Awards
(1)
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Total
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Richard B. Evans
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128,000
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33,000
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44,469
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205,469
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Michiel Brandjes
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60,000
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18,000
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35,577
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113,577
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Martha Brooks
(2)
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30,000
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13,000
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35,577
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78,577
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Philippe Guillemot
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60,000
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28,000
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35,577
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123,577
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Peter F. Hartman
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68,000
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23,000
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35,577
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126,577
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Guy Maugis
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68,000
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28,000
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35,577
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131,577
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John Ormerod
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60,000
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32,000
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35,577
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127,577
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Werner P. Paschke
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75,000
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25,000
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35,577
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135,577
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Lori A. Walker
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60,000
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29,000
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35,577
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124,577
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The amount reported in this column represents the grant date fair value of restricted stock unit awards granted on June 15, 2016, computed in accordance with IFRS 2. On June 15, 2016, Mr. Evans was
granted 11,062 restricted stock units and all other
non-executive
directors were granted 8,850 restricted stock units each. Such restricted stock units vest 50% on each anniversary date of the grant date. See
Note 28 to the consolidated financial statements. Amounts have been converted to Euros based on an exchange rate of 0.8894 dollars to Euros to reflect the equivalent of $50,000 for the Chairman and $40,000 for each other
non-executive
director.
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Prior to her appointment as a member of the Board on June 15, 2016, Ms. Brooks also received $57,000 as an advisor to the board of directors.
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Officer Compensation
The table below
sets forth the remuneration paid during our 2016 fiscal year to certain of our executive officers. They include Pierre Vareille, our Chief Executive Officer until July 11, 2016, Jean-Marc Germain, our Chief Executive Officer from July 11,
2016, Didier Fontaine, our Chief Financial Officer until September 8, 2016, Corinne Fornara, our Interim Chief Financial Officer between September 8, 2016 and December 31, 2016, and Peter Matt, our Chief Financial Officer who joined
as Chief Financial Officer Designate on November 1,
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2016 (and who became our Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2017), Paul Warton, our President Automotive Structures & Industry, Ingrid Joerg, our President Aerospace &
Transportation, and Arnaud Jouron, our President Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products. The remuneration information for our executive officers other than our Chief Executive Officers Pierre Vareille and Jean-Marc Germain is presented on
an aggregate basis in the row Other Executive Officers in the table below.
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Base
Salary Paid
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Bonus
EPA Paid
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Equity
Awards
(1)
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Pension
(2)
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Other
Compensation
(3)
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Total
(4)
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Pierre Vareille
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459,466
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953,471
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52,098
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252,560
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1,717,595
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Jean-Marc Germain
(5)
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409,532
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2,075,568
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80,446
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2,565,546
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Other Executive Officers (Didier Fontaine, Corinne Fornara, Peter Matt, Paul Warton, Ingrid Joerg,
Arnaud Jouron)
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2,250,943
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1,546,357
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2,058,356
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732,452
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650,633
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7,238,741
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(1)
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The amount reported in this column represents the grant date fair value of the awards granted in 2016, computed in accordance with IFRS 2. In 2016, Pierre Vareille was not granted any equity awards. Jean-Marc Germain
was granted the following restricted stock unit awards in August 2016: (a) a performance-based restricted stock unit award with a target number of shares of 150,000 and a maximum number of 450,000 shares issuable, which award vests on the third
anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued service and certain market-related performance conditions being satisfied; (b) 100,000 time-based restricted stock units, which vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued
service; and (c) 100,000 restricted stock units, which vest 50% on the first anniversary of the grant date and 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date, subject, in each case, to continued service. Our other executive officers were granted,
in the aggregate, 65,000 time-based restricted stock units, and 220,000 performance-based restricted stock units. The time-based restricted stock units vest 100% after a
two-
or three-year service period
following the grant date and the performance-based restricted stock units vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued service and certain market-related performance conditions being satisfied. See Note 28 to the
consolidated financial statements for more information.
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Pension represents amounts contributed by the Company during the 2016 fiscal year to the French, U.S. and Swiss states as part of the employer overall pension requirements apportioned to the base salary of these
individuals.
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Other compensation for Mr. Vareille includes imputed payments made in 2016 for lunch allowance, vacation balance payment and for a
non-compete
agreement. Mr. Vareille
will be entitled to 330,256 in 2017 for amounts due under his
non-compete
agreement and a portion of the unpaid 2016 bonus, and 256,132 in 2018 for the balance of his unpaid 2016 bonus. Other
compensation for Mr. Germain includes a car allowance and $84,800 for his service as an advisor to the board of directors prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer on July 11, 2016. Other compensation for Mesdames Fornara and
Joerg as well as for Messrs. Fontaine, Matt, Warton and Jouron includes the cost to the Company of providing a company car, lunch allowance and tax services during 2016.
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Amounts reported in the total reflect proration for individuals who were not employed by the Company for all of 2016.
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Prior to his appointment as CEO on July 11, 2016, Mr. Germain acted as advisor to the board of directors and his related fees are included in the table under Other Compensation.
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The total remuneration paid to our executive officers, including Messrs. Vareille, Germain, Fontaine, Matt and Ms. Fornara during our
2016 fiscal year amounted to 7,387,958, consisting of (i) an aggregate base salary of 3,119,941, (ii) aggregate short-term incentive compensation of 2,499,828, and (iii) aggregate other compensation in an amount equal to
983,639. The total amount contributed to the value of the pensions for such executive officers, including Messr. Vareille, during our 2016 fiscal year was 784,550.
Below is a brief description of the compensation and benefit plans in which our officers participate.
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2016 Employee Performance Award Plan
Each of our officers participates in the Employee Performance Award Plan (which we refer to as the EPA). The EPA is an annual cash
bonus plan intended to provide performance-related award opportunities to employees who contribute substantially to the success of Constellium. Under the EPA, participants are granted opportunities to earn cash bonuses (expressed as a percentage of
base salary) based on the level of achievement of certain financial metrics established by our human resources and remuneration committee for the applicable annual performance period, EHS performance objectives approved by our human resources and
remuneration committee, and individual and team objectives established by the applicable participants supervisor.
The level of
awards granted under the EPA is generally determined to be:
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70% based on the level of attainment of the applicable financial metrics (which we refer to as the Financial Performance Award);
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10% based on the level of attainment of EHS performance objectives (which we refer to as the EHS Performance Award); and
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20% based on the level of attainment of individual and team objectives (which we refer to as the Individual/Team Performance Award).
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The Financial Performance Award is calculated on a quarterly basis and takes into account two components as defined and reported by the
Companys corporate controller: Adjusted Free Cash Flow/Operating Cash Flow and Adjusted EBITDA. Each of these components accounts for half of the Financial Performance Award (and as such, 35% of the total target award). To promote synergies
throughout the Company, the EPA is designed to encourage individual plants, business units, and our corporate division to work closely together to achieve common strategic, operating, and financial goals. Therefore, the Financial Performance Award
element of the EPA award is defined, depending on the level of the employee, on one or more financial results of Constellium and/or the applicable business unit and/or the site or operating unit, depending on the individual.
The EHS Performance Award is based on a yearly EHS objective for Constellium and the different entities established at the beginning of each
performance period. There will be no payout for the EHS objective in the event of a fatality or type I (major) environmental event for all employees of the operating unit involved, all hierarchical line managers, the BU management and all employees
on group level.
The Individual/Team Performance Award objectives are established yearly by the supervisor according to the Companys
performance management process. The performance rating on the two main objectives is used to calculate the EPA rating. The employee agrees with his or her supervisor as to which of the objectives will be used for the bonus calculation and indicated
in the performance management system.
Awards are paid (generally subject to continued service through the end of the applicable annual
performance period) in the year following the year for which such awards were granted. Each participant has a target award expressed as a percentage of the base salary as of December 31 of the applicable year, reflecting both the
responsibilities of the position and the labor markets with which Constellium is competing.
The payout scale defines the performance
levels and resulting payouts. The target performance level results in a payout at 100% of the bonus entitlement.
The threshold
performance level is typically set at 80% of the target level. If the threshold performance level is not achieved, there is no bonus payout. Between the threshold performance level and the target performance level, the payout increases linearly
between 0% and 100%.
The maximum performance target is set at 125% of the target level. This level results in a payout of 150% of the
bonus entitlement. The payout between the target performance level and the maximum performance level is defined linearly.
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The Financial Performance Award for corporate functions is capped by the highest payout in one of
the business units. The plan is applicable to almost 1,300 employees worldwide.
For 2016, payouts for performance under the EPA were
determined based on financials or EHS targets for any of: corporate results as a whole; the results of a business unit, operational unit or site; or a combination of these results. The potential financial payout that could have been earned by our
employees in 2016 under our EPA plan varied according to the following results:
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Financial results
. The ratio of Company overall performance results in an average payout at 107% of our financial targets to the blended factors for our business units and/or operational units ranging from 60% to
121%.
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EHS results
. The EHS potential payout for the same employees in 2016 varied from 0% to 150%.
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Individual Achievements
. The potential payout in 2016 varied from 0% to 150%.
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Constellium N.V. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan
The Company adopted the Constellium N.V. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan). The principal purposes of
this plan are to focus directors, officers and other employees and consultants on business performance to help create shareholder value, to encourage innovative approaches to the business of the Company and to encourage ownership of our ordinary
shares by directors, officers and other employees and consultants. It is also intended to recognize and retain our key employees and high potentials needed to sustain and ensure our future and business competitiveness.
The Constellium 2013 Equity Plan provides for a variety of awards, including incentive stock options (within the meaning of
Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code)) (ISOs), nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units,
other stock-based awards or any combination of those awards. The Constellium 2013 Equity Plan provides that awards may be made under the plan for 10 years. We have reserved a total of 7,292,291 ordinary shares for issuance under the Constellium 2013
Equity Plan, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances to prevent dilution or enlargement.
Administration
The Constellium 2013 Equity Plan is administered by our human resources and remuneration committee. The board of directors or the human
resources and remuneration committee may delegate administration to one or more members of our board of directors. The human resources and remuneration committee has the power to interpret the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan and to adopt rules for the
administration, interpretation and application of the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan according to its terms. The human resources and remuneration committee determines the number of our ordinary shares that will be subject to each award granted under
the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan and may take into account the recommendations of our senior management in determining the award recipients and the terms and conditions of such awards. Subject to certain exceptions as may be required pursuant to
Rule
16b-3
under the Exchange Act, if applicable, our board of directors may at any time and from time to time exercise any and all rights and duties of the human resources and remuneration committee under the
Constellium 2013 Equity Plan.
Eligibility
Certain directors, officers, employees and consultants are eligible to be granted awards under the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan. Our human
resources and remuneration committee determines:
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which directors, officers, employees and consultants are to be granted awards;
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the type of award that is granted;
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the number of our ordinary shares subject to the awards; and
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the terms and conditions of such awards, consistent with the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan.
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Our human resources and remuneration committee has the discretion, subject to the limitations of the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan and
applicable laws, to grant stock options, SARs and rights to acquire restricted stock (except that only our employees may be granted ISOs).
Stock Options
Subject to
the terms and provisions of the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan, stock options to purchase our ordinary shares may be granted to eligible individuals at any time and from time to time as determined by our human resources and remuneration committee.
Stock options may be granted as ISOs, which are intended to qualify for favorable treatment to the recipient under U.S. federal tax law, or as nonqualified stock options, which do not qualify for this favorable tax treatment. Subject to the limits
provided in the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan, our human resources and remuneration committee has the authority to determine the number of stock options granted to each recipient. Each stock option grant is evidenced by a stock option agreement that
specifies the stock option exercise price, whether the stock options are intended to be incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options, the duration of the stock options, the number of shares to which the stock options pertain and such
additional limitations, terms and conditions as our human resources and remuneration committee may determine.
Our human resources and
remuneration committee determines the exercise price for each stock option granted, except that the stock option exercise price may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of an ordinary share on the date of grant. All stock options granted
under the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan expire no later than 10 years from the date of grant. Stock options are nontransferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution or, in the case of nonqualified stock options, as otherwise
expressly permitted by our human resources and remuneration committee. The granting of a stock option does not accord the recipient the rights of a shareholder, and such rights accrue only after the exercise of a stock option and the registration of
ordinary shares in the recipients name.
Stock Appreciation Rights
Our human resources and remuneration committee in its discretion may grant SARs under the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan. SARs may be
tandem SARs, which are granted in conjunction with a stock option, or free-standing SARs, which are not granted in conjunction with a stock option. A SAR entitles the holder to receive from us, upon exercise, an amount equal
to the excess, if any, of the aggregate fair market value of a specified number of our ordinary shares to which such SAR pertains over the aggregate exercise price for the underlying shares. The exercise price of a free-standing SAR may not be less
than 100% of the fair market value of an ordinary share on the date of grant.
A tandem SAR may be granted at the grant date of the
related stock option. A tandem SAR may be exercised only at such time or times and to the extent that the related stock option is exercisable and has the same exercise price as the related stock option. A tandem SAR terminates or is forfeited upon
the exercise or forfeiture of the related stock option, and the related stock option terminates or is forfeited upon the exercise or forfeiture of the tandem SAR.
Each SAR is evidenced by an award agreement that specifies the exercise price, the number of ordinary shares to which the SAR pertains and
such additional limitations, terms and conditions as our human resources and remuneration committee may determine. We may make payment of the amount to which the participant exercising the SARs is entitled by delivering ordinary shares, cash or a
combination of stock and cash as set forth in the award agreement relating to the SARs. SARs are not transferable except by will or the laws of descent and distribution or, with respect to SARs that are not granted in tandem with a stock
option, as expressly permitted by our human resources and remuneration committee.
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Restricted Stock
The Constellium 2013 Equity Plan provides for the award of ordinary shares that are subject to forfeiture and restrictions on transferability
to the extent permitted by applicable law and as set forth in the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan, the applicable award agreement and as may be otherwise determined by our human resources and remuneration committee. Except for these restrictions and
any others imposed by our human resources and remuneration committee to the extent permitted by applicable law, upon the grant of restricted stock, the recipient will have rights of a shareholder with respect to the restricted stock, including the
right to vote the restricted stock and to receive all dividends and other distributions paid or made with respect to the restricted stock on such terms as set forth in the applicable award agreement. During the restriction period set by our human
resources and remuneration committee, the recipient is prohibited from selling, transferring, pledging, exchanging or otherwise encumbering the restricted stock to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Restricted Stock Units
The Constellium 2013 Equity Plan authorizes our human resources and remuneration committee to grant restricted stock units. Restricted stock
units are not ordinary shares and do not entitle the recipient to the rights of a shareholder, although the award agreement may provide for rights with respect to dividend equivalents. The recipient may not sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise
encumber restricted stock units granted under the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan prior to their vesting. Restricted stock units may be settled in cash, ordinary shares or a combination thereof as provided in the applicable award agreement, in an
amount based on the fair market value of an ordinary share on the settlement date.
Performance Units
The Constellium 2013 Equity Plan provides for the award of performance units that are valued by reference to a designated amount of cash or to
property other than ordinary shares. The payment of the value of a performance unit is conditioned upon the achievement of performance goals set by our human resources and remuneration committee in granting the performance unit and may be paid in
cash, ordinary shares, other property or a combination thereof. Any terms relating to the termination of a participants employment will be set forth in the applicable award agreement.
Other Stock-Based Awards
The Constellium 2013 Equity Plan also provides for the award of ordinary shares and other awards that are valued by reference to our ordinary
shares, including unrestricted stock, dividend equivalents and convertible debentures.
Performance Goals
The Constellium 2013 Equity Plan provides that performance goals may be established by our remuneration committee in connection with the grant
of any award under the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan.
Termination without Cause Following a Change in Control
Upon a termination of employment of a plan participant occurring upon or during the two years immediately following the date of a change
in control (as defined in the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan) by the Company without cause (as defined in the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan), unless otherwise provided in the applicable award agreement, (i) all awards held by
such participant will vest in full (in the case of any awards that are subject to performance goals, at target) and be free of restrictions, and (ii) any option or SAR held by the participant as of the date of the change in control that remains
outstanding as of the date of such termination of employment may thereafter be exercised until (A) in the case of ISOs, the last date on which such ISOs would
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otherwise be exercisable or (B) in the case of nonqualified options and SARs, the later of (x) the last date on which such nonqualified option or SAR would otherwise be exercisable and
(y) the earlier of (I) the second anniversary of such change in control and (II) the expiration of the term of such nonqualified option or SAR.
Amendments
Our board of
directors or our human resources and remuneration committee may amend, alter or discontinue the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan, but no amendment, alteration or discontinuation will be made that would materially impair the rights of a participant with
respect to a previously granted award without such participants consent, unless such an amendment is made to comply with applicable law, including, without limitation, Section 409A of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the Code), stock exchange rules or accounting rules. In addition, no such amendment will be made without the approval of the Companys shareholders to the extent such approval is required by applicable law or the listing standards
of the applicable stock exchange.
2016 Awards
In 2016, our human resources and remuneration committee approved performance-based restricted stock unit grants under our Constellium
2013 Equity Plan for certain eligible employees, including our executive officers, that were based on targeted levels of relative total shareholder return (TSR). The human resources and remuneration committee establishes goals for
the TSR in respect of each performance period and the designated numbers of shares that may be received by a participant based upon the achievement of each goal during the performance period. Each such performance-based stock unit grant vests over a
three-year period, subject to continued service and the achievement of performance goals described below.
For each of the three annual
performance periods during the three-year vesting period for the performance-based restricted stock units, our TSR is measured relative to the TSR of the following peer group established by our human resources and remuneration committee (and
weighted as follows):
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33% of the total peer group TSR is based on the TSR of the companies listed in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA).
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33% of the total peer group TSR is based on the TSR of four of our competitors: Alcoa Corporation, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, Carpenter Technology Corporation and Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (which we refer to
as our competitors and which list of competitors is subject to adjustment as described below).
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34% of the total peer group TSR is based on the TSR of four of our main partners: Rio Tinto, Ball, Airbus and Ford (which we refer to as our partners).
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When calculating the relative TSR, each of the companies listed above as our competitors and our partners is given an equal relative weight of
25%.
The term TSR, as applied to the Company or any company in the peer groups, means the stock price appreciation from the beginning to
the end of the applicable performance period, plus dividends and distributions made or declared during the performance period, expressed as a percentage return, and with respect to the DJIA, the variation of the DJIA index from the beginning to the
end of the performance period, expressed as a percentage.
For purposes of computing the TSR, the stock price at the beginning of the
performance period will be the average closing price of a share of common stock of the Company over the 20 trading days ending on the first day of the applicable performance period and the stock price at the end of the performance period will be the
average closing price of an ordinary share over the 20 trading days ending on the last day of the applicable performance period, adjusted for changes in capital structure as set forth in the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan or as determined at the
discretion of the human resources and remuneration committee.
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The performance-based restricted stock units vest as follows:
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If, for a given performance period, the Companys TSR is below the average of the total peer groups TSR, then no performance-based restricted stock units will vest and no shares will be earned by the
participant.
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If, for a given performance period, the Companys TSR is equal to the average of the total peer groups TSR, then 100% of the annual target number of performance-based restricted stock units will vest and the
corresponding number of shares will be earned by the participant, subject always to his or her continued service through the three-year service vesting period.
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If, for a given performance period, the Companys TSR is above the average of the total peer groups TSR, then: (1) 100% of the annual target number of performance-based restricted stock units will vest
and (2) an amount of additional performance-based restricted stock units equal to twice the excess of the Companys TSR over the average of the peer groups TSR will vest (for example, if the Companys TSR exceeds the peer
groups TSR by 3%, an additional 6% of the annual target number of performance-based restricted stock units will vest).
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The maximum number of performance-based restricted stock units subject to an award is 300% of the total target number of performance-based
restricted stock units, of which up to
one-third
will be eligible for vesting with respect to attainment of the applicable performance goals during each year of the three-year vesting period.
In 2016, our human resources and remuneration committee also granted time-based restricted stock units to our executive officers that either
vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued service, or vest in equal installments on the first two anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued service. Constellium granted several performance-based restricted
stock units, including those granted under the same terms and conditions as those set forth above, see Performance Goals, and others without performance conditions with either a three-year vesting or a vesting of 50% per year over
a
two-year
period. See Note 28 to the consolidated financial statements for more information.
Employment and
Service Arrangements
We are party to employment or services agreements with each of our officers. In general, we may terminate certain
officers employment with or services to us for cause upon advance written notice, without compensation, for certain acts of the officer. Each officer may terminate his or her employment at any time upon advance written notice to
us. In the event that the officers employment or service is terminated by us without cause or, in the case of certain executives, by him for good reason, the officer is entitled to certain payments as provided by applicable laws or
collective bargaining agreements or as otherwise provided under the applicable employment or services agreements. Except for the foregoing, our officers are not entitled to any severance payments upon the termination of their employment or services
for any reason.
Under such employment and services agreements, each of our officers has also agreed not to engage or participate in any
business activities that compete with us or solicit our employees or customers for (depending on the officer) up to two years after the termination of his employment or services. They have further agreed not to use or disseminate any confidential
information concerning us as a result of performing their duties or using our resources during their employment with or services to us.
Contracts with certain of our executive officers are described below.
Employment Agreement with Jean-Marc Germain
The Company and Ravenswood entered into an employment agreement with Jean-Marc Germain, dated April 26, 2016. The employment agreement
with Mr. Germain provides for an annual base salary of $950,000, a
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target annual bonus of 120% of base salary, and a maximum annual bonus of 180% of base salary. In addition, as described above, Mr. Germain was granted the following equity awards in
August 2016 pursuant to his employment agreement: (1) an award of performance-based restricted stock units with a target number of shares of 150,000 and a maximum numbers of shares of 450,000, which will vest on the third anniversary of
the date of grant, subject to his continued employment and the achievement of certain performance goals; (2) an award of 100,000 restricted stock units, which represent his ordinary course 2016 long-term equity compensation grant, and which
will vest on the third anniversary of the date of grant, subject to his continued employment; and (3) an award of 100,000 restricted stock units, which will vest in equal installments on the first two anniversaries of the date of grant, subject
to his continued employment.
If Mr. Germain is terminated by the Company without cause or he resigns for good
reason (each as defined in the employment agreement), he will be entitled to receive, subject to his execution and
non-revocation
of a general release of claims, cash severance in an amount equal to the
product of (1) one (two, if such termination occurs within the
12-month
period following a change in control (as defined in the employment agreement)) multiplied by (2) the sum of his
base salary and target annual bonus, which severance will be payable over the
12-month
(24-month,
in the case of a termination within the
12-month
period following a change in control) period following his termination of employment. The employment agreement also includes a perpetual confidentiality covenant, a perpetual mutual
non-disparagement
covenant, and
12-month
post-termination
non-competition
and
non-solicitation
covenants.
Employment Agreement with Peter Matt
The Company entered into an employment term sheet with Peter Matt, dated as of October 26, 2016 pursuant to which he is employed by
Ravenswood. The employment term sheet with Mr. Matt provides for an annual base salary of $600,000, a target annual bonus of 90% of base salary, and a maximum annual bonus of 135% of base salary. If Mr. Matt is terminated by the Company
without cause or he resigns for good reason (each as defined in the employment term sheet), he will be entitled to receive, subject to his execution and
non-revocation
of a general
release of claims, (1) cash severance in an amount equal to the sum of his base salary and target annual bonus and (2) six months of continued welfare benefits at the Companys expense. The employment term sheet also includes a
perpetual confidentiality covenant and
12-month
post-termination
non-competition
and
non-solicitation
covenants. If
Mr. Matts employment is terminated without cause, the Company will also offer Mr. Matt an additional amount equal to 50% of the sum of his base salary, target annual bonus, and vacation pay in consideration for his
agreeing to not to compete.
Employment Agreement with Corinne Fornara
The Company amended the original employment term sheet with Corinne Fornara to reflect her new role as Interim Chief Financial Officer starting
on September 8, 2016. The amended term sheet with Ms. Fornara provides for an annual base salary of 250,000, a target annual bonus of 40% of her base salary, and a maximum annual bonus of 60% of base salary. If Ms. Fornara is
terminated by the Company without cause, she will be entitled to receive, subject to her execution and
non-revocation
of a general release of claims, a cash severance in an amount equal to 9/12 of
her annual gross base salary. The amended employment term sheet also includes a perpetual confidentiality covenant and 12 months post-termination noncompetition and
non-solicitation
covenants. In addition,
Ms. Fornara is eligible to receive a cash retention bonus equal to her annual base salary payable on March 1, 2018, if she is still providing services to the Company on such date. If she resigns before the end of the retention period, the
retention bonus will be forfeited. If she is terminated by the Company without cause, she will be entitled to a prorated portion of the retention bonus based on the number of days she was employed by the Company during the retention period.
Our board of directors (the Board) currently consists of 10
directors, less than a majority of whom are citizens or residents of the United States. The Board held ten meetings in 2016.
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We currently have a
one-tier
Board consisting of one
Executive Director and nine
Non-Executive
Directors (each, a Director). Under Dutch law, the Board is responsible for our policy making and
day-to-day
management. The
Non-Executive
Directors supervise and provide guidance to the Executive director. Each Director owes a duty to us to properly perform the
duties assigned to him and to act in our corporate interest. Under Dutch law, the corporate interest extends to the interests of all corporate stakeholders, such as shareholders, creditors, employees, customers and suppliers.
The Management and Supervision Act (
Wet bestuur en toezicht
), effective as of January 1, 2013, strived for a balanced composition
of management and supervisory boards of large companies, such as Constellium, to the effect that at least 30% of the positions on the management and supervisory boards of such companies were held by women and at least 30% by men. There
was no legal sanction if the composition of such companys board is not balanced in accordance with the Act. An appointment contrary to these rules was therefore not null and void. However, in such case, the company had to explain any
noncompliance with the 30% criteria in its annual report. The explanation had to include the reasons for noncompliance and the actions the company intended to take in order to comply in the future. These rules expired on January 1, 2016, but
may be reintroduced in the future.
Our Articles of Association provide that our shareholders acting at a general meeting (a General
Meeting) appoint directors upon a binding nomination by the Board. The General Meeting may at all times overrule the binding nature of such nomination by a resolution adopted by a majority of at least
two-thirds
of the votes cast, provided that such majority represents more than 50% of our issued share capital. If the binding nomination is overruled, the
Non-Executive
Directors may then make a new nomination. If such a nomination has not been made or has not been made in time, this shall be stated in the notice and the General Meeting shall be free to appoint a director in its discretion. Such a resolution of the
General Meeting must be adopted by at least
two-thirds
of the votes cast, provided that such majority represents more than 50% of our issued share capital.
The Directors may be suspended or dismissed at any time by the General Meeting. A resolution to suspend or dismiss a Director must be adopted
by at least
two-thirds
of the votes cast, provided that such majority represents more than 50% of our issued share capital. If, however, the proposal to suspend or dismiss the Directors is made by the Board,
the proposal must be adopted by a simple majority of the votes cast at the General Meeting. The Executive Director can at all times be suspended by the Board.
Director Independence
As a foreign private issuer under the NYSE rules, we are not required to have independent Directors on our Board, except to the extent that our
audit committee is required to consist of independent Directors. However, our Board has determined that, under current NYSE listing standards regarding independence (which we are not currently subject to), and taking into account any applicable
committee standards, as of December 31, 2016, Messrs. Evans, Brandjes, Guillemot, Hartman, Maugis, Ormerod and Paschke, Ms. Walker and Ms. Brooks are deemed independent directors. Under these standards, Mr. Germain is not deemed
independent as he serves as the CEO to the Company.
Committees
Audit Committee
As
of December 31, 2016 our audit committee consisted of the following independent directors under the NYSE requirements: Werner Paschke (Chair), Philippe Guillemot, John Ormerod, Lori Walker and Martha Brooks. Our Board has determined that at
least one member is an audit committee financial expert as defined by the SEC and also meets the additional criteria for independence of audit committee members set forth in
Rule 10A-3(b)(1)
under the Exchange Act. The audit committee held seven meetings in 2016.
The principal duties and responsibilities of our audit committee
are to oversee and monitor the following:
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our financial reporting process and internal control system;
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the integrity of our consolidated financial statements;
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the independence, qualifications and performance of our independent registered public accounting firm;
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the performance of our internal audit function;
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our related party transactions; and
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our compliance with legal, ethical and regulatory matters.
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Human Resources and
Remuneration Committee
As of December 31, 2016, our human resources and remuneration committee consisted of four directors:
Peter Hartman (Chair), Martha Brooks, Guy Maugis and Richard Evans. The human resources and remuneration committee held six meetings in 2016.
The principal duties of our human resources and remuneration committee are as follows:
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to review, evaluate and make recommendations to the full Board regarding our compensation policies and establish performance-based incentives that support our long-term goals, objectives and interests;
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to review and approve the departure conditions of our former CEO;
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to review and approve the compensation of our new Chief Executive Officer, all employees who report directly to our Chief Executive Officer and other members of our senior management;
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to review and approve the departure conditions of employees who reported directly to our CEO and who have left Constellium;
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to review and approve compensation structure and level of any new employee who reports directly to our CEO;
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to review and make recommendations to the Board with respect to our incentive compensation plans and equity-based compensation plans;
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to set and review the compensation of and reimbursement policies for members of the Board;
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to provide oversight concerning selection of officers, management succession planning, expense accounts, indemnification and insurance matters, and separation packages; and
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to provide regular reports to the Board and take such other actions as are necessary and consistent with our Articles of Association.
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Nominating/Governance Committee
As of December 31, 2016, our nominating/governance committee consisted of three directors: Richard Evans (Chair), Michiel Brandjes and
John Ormerod. The nominating/governance committee held four meetings in 2016.
The principal duties and responsibilities of the
nominating/governance committee are as follows:
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to establish criteria for Board and committee membership and recommend to our Board proposed nominees for election to the Board and for membership on committees of our Board; and
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to make recommendations to our Board regarding board governance matters and practices.
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Environment, Health and Safety Committee
As of December 31, 2016, our environment, health and safety committee consisted of three directors: Guy Maugis (Chair), Philippe Guillemot
and Lori Walker. The environment, health and safety committee held two meetings in 2016.
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The principal duties and responsibilities of the environment, health and safety committee are to
review and monitor the following:
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the Companys policies, practices and programs with respect to the management of EHS affairs, including sustainability;
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the adequacy of the Companys policies, practices and programs for ensuring compliance with EHS laws and regulations; and
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any significant EHS litigation and regulatory proceedings in which the Company is or may become involved.
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As of December 31, 2016, we employed approximately 11,000 active
employees of which approximately 85% were engaged in production and maintenance activities and approximately 15% were employed in support functions. Approximately 40% of our employees were employed in France, 18% in Germany, 26% in the United
States, 8% in Switzerland, and 8% in Eastern Europe and other regions. We employed approximately 11,000 employees as of December 31, 2016 and as of December 31, 2015.
A vast majority of
non-U.S.
employees and approximately 49% of U.S. employees are covered by
collective bargaining agreements. These agreements are negotiated on site, regionally or on a national level and are of different durations. Except in connection with prior negotiations completed during the fourth quarter of 2011, around our plan to
restructure our plant in Ham, France (which has since been disposed of), we have not experienced a prolonged labor stoppage in any of our production facilities in the past 10 years.
We employed 1,500 and 1,377 temporary employees (including fixed term contractors) as of December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively.
Information with respect to share ownership of members of our board of
directors and our senior management is included in Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions.
Management Equity Plan
Following the Acquisition, a management equity plan (the MEP) was established effective February 4, 2011, to
facilitate investments by our officers and other members of management in Constellium. In connection with the MEP, a German limited partnership, Omega Management GmbH & Co. KG (Management KG), was formed.
Management KG was a vehicle which allowed current and former directors, officers and employees of Constellium who invested in the MEP (either
directly or indirectly through one or more investment vehicles) (the MEP Participants) to hold a limited partnership interest in Management KG that corresponded to a portion of the shares in Constellium held by Management
KG. Certain of our executive officers participated in the MEP. In connection with our IPO, the MEP was frozen and no other employees, officers or directors of Constellium were invited to become MEP Participants after 2013.
Following the advisory board resolution of Omega MEP GmbH (GP GmbH), the general partner of Management KG, dated November 6,
2015, it was resolved to
wind-up
the MEP. In connection with the
wind-up
of the MEP and with effect as of November 10, 2015, 2,410,357 Class A ordinary
shares were transferred to the 34 MEP Participants in accordance with their respective share allocations under the MEP.
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Management KG no longer holds any shares in Constellium and the limited partnership interests no
longer represent an indirect economical interest in Constellium; the Management KG was liquidated as of October 31, 2016.
Equity Incentive Plan
The Company adopted the Constellium 2013 Equity Plan under which certain of our directors, officers, employees, and consultants are
eligible to receive equity awards. See Constellium N.V. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan above.
Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions
The following table sets forth the major shareholders of Constellium
N.V. (each person or group of affiliated persons who is known to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of ordinary shares) and the number and percentage of ordinary shares owned by each such shareholder, in each case as of March 20, 2017.
Under the rules of the SEC, a person is deemed to be a beneficial owner of a security if that person has or shares
voting power, which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting of such security, or investment power, which includes the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of such security. A person is also deemed to be
a beneficial owner of any securities of which that person has a right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days. Under these rules, more than one person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of such securities as to which such person has
voting or investment power.
The beneficial ownership percentages in this table have been calculated on the basis of the total number of
Class A ordinary shares.
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Name of beneficial owner
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Number of Class A
ordinary shares
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Beneficial
ownership
percentage
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Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, Bpifrance Participations,
BPI-Groupe
(bpifrance), EPIC
BPI-Groupe
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12,846,969
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12.2
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Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P.
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7,499,591
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7.1
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David E. Shaw
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6,109,755
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5.8
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North Run Advisors, LLC
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6,090,000
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5.8
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Barclays PLC
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5,965,806
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5.7
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Directors and Senior Management
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Richard B. Evans
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172,756
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Jean-Marc Germain
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40,000
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Guy Maugis
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1,579
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(8)
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Philippe Guillemot
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5,987
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Werner P. Paschke
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70,987
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Michiel Brandjes
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12,691
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Peter F. Hartman
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3,804
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(12)
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John Ormerod
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8,804
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Lori A. Walker
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3,804
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Martha Brooks
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0
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(15)
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Peter R. Matt
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40,000
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Paul Warton
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262,742
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(17)
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Ingrid Joerg
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65,000
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(18)
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Arnaud Jouron
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21,667
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Represents beneficial ownership of less than 1%.
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This information is based on a Schedule 13D/A filed with the SEC on July 25, 2013. Bpifrance Participations (Bpifrance) is a wholly owned subsidiary of
BPI-Groupe
(bpifrance), a French financial institution (BPI) jointly owned and controlled by the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, a French special public entity (établissement special) (CDC) and EPIC
BPI-Groupe,
a French public institution of industrial and commercial nature (EPIC). Bpifrance holds directly 12,846,969 ordinary shares and neither BPI, CDC nor EPIC holds any ordinary shares directly.
BPI may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 12,846,969 ordinary shares, indirectly through its sole ownership of Bpifrance. CDC and EPIC may be deemed to be the beneficial owners of 12,846,969 ordinary shares, indirectly through their joint
ownership and control of BPI. The principal address for CDC is 56, rue de Lille, 75007 Paris, France and for Bpifrance, BPI and EPIC is
27-31
avenue du Général Leclerc 94700 Maisons-Alfort,
France.
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This information is based on a Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017. Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (Vaughan Nelson), and Vaughan Nelson
Investment Management, Inc., a Delaware corporation (General Partner), each report that it may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to 6,782,865 ordinary shares, sole dispositive power with respect to 7,090,365 ordinary
shares and shared dispositive power with respect to 409,226 ordinary shares. Both Vaughan Nelson and General Partner disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported shares. The principal address for Vaughan Nelson and the General Partner is 600 Travis
Street, Suite 6300, Houston, Texas 77002.
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This information is based on a Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017 by D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P., a limited partnership organized under the laws of the state of Delaware, and David E. Shaw
(Mr. Shaw), as president and sole shareholder of D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc., which is the general partner of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. The Schedule 13G reports that each of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. and
Mr. Shaw has shared voting power with respect to 6,090,055 ordinary shares and shared dispositive power with respect to 6,109,755 ordinary shares. Mr. Shaw does not own any ordinary shares directly. The Schedule 13G/A reports that
Mr. Shaw may be deemed to beneficially own 6,109,755 ordinary shares. David E. Shaw disclaims beneficial ownership of such 6,109,755 shares. The address of the principal business office for each of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. and
Mr. Shaw is 1166 Avenue of the Americas, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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This information is based on a Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 10, 2017 on behalf of North Run Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (North Run), North Run Capital, LP, a
Delaware limited partnership (the Investment Manager), Todd B. Hammer and Thomas B. Ellis. Todd B. Hammer and Thomas B. Ellis are the principals and sole members of North Run. North Run is the general partner of the Investment Manager.
The Investment Manager is the investment manager of certain private pooled investment vehicles. North Run, the Investment Manager, Todd B. Hammer and Thomas B. Ellis may be deemed to have shared voting and share dispositive power over 6,090,000 of
our ordinary shares. The address of the principal business office of North Run, the Investment Manager, Mr. Hammer and Mr. Ellis is One International Place, Suite 2401, Boston, MA 02110.
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This information is based on a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017 by Barclays PLC, a
public limited company organized under the laws of England, United Kingdom, Barclays Capital Inc., a Connecticut corporation, and Barclays Bank PLC, a public limited company organized under the laws of England, United Kingdom. Barclays PLC reports
that it beneficially owns 5,965,806 ordinary shares, and has sole voting and sole dispositive power over 5,965,806 ordinary shares. Barclays Capital Inc. reports that it beneficially owns 5,195,254 ordinary shares, and has sole voting and sole
dispositive power over 5,195,254 ordinary shares. Barclays Bank PLC reports that it beneficially owns 770,552 ordinary shares, and has sole voting and sole dispositive power over 770,552 ordinary shares. The securities being reported on by Barclays
PLC, as a parent holding company, are owned, or may be deemed to be beneficially owned, by Barclays Capital Inc., a broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act, Barclays Bank PLC, a
non-US
banking institution registered with the Financial Conduct Authority authorized by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority in the United Kingdom. Barclays Capital
Inc. and Barclays Bank PLC, are wholly owned
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subsidiaries of Barclays PLC. The address of the principal business office for Barclays PLC, and Barclays Bank PLC is 1 Churchill Place, London, E14 5HP, England. The address
of the principal business office for Barclays Capital Inc. is 745 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019. None of Barclays PLC, Barclays Capital Inc. or Barclays Bank PLC was a major shareholder in the
Companys Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2015.
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Consists of 170,783 Class A ordinary shares held indirectly by Mr. Evans through the Evans Family Inter Vivos Revocable Trust, and 1,973 Class A ordinary shares underlying restricted stock units that
vested on June 11, 2016. Excludes 1,973 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 11, 2017, 5,531 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest
on June 15, 2017 and 5,531 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2018, subject to Mr. Evanss continued service to Constellium through the end of the vesting period.
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Consists of 40,000 Class A ordinary shares held directly by Mr. Germain. Excludes 50,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on August 4, 2017, subject
to Mr. Germains continued service to Constellium, 50,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on August 4, 2018, subject to Mr Germains continued service to Constellium, a
minimum of 150,000 to a maximum of 450,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that could vest on August 4, 2019, subject to Mr. Germains continued employment and achievement of certain performance
goals, and 100,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on August 4, 2019, subject to Mr. Germains continued service to Constellium through such date.
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Consists of 1,579 Class A ordinary shares underlying restricted stock units that vested on June 11, 2016. Excludes 1,578 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest
on June 11, 2017, 4,425 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2017 and 4,425 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on
June 15, 2018, subject to Mr. Maugis continued service to Constellium through the end of the vesting period.
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Consists of 4,408 Class A ordinary shares held directly by Mr. Guillemot, and 1,579 Class A ordinary shares underlying restricted stock units that vested on June 11, 2016. Excludes 1,578 Class A
ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 11, 2017, 4,425 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2017 and 4,425 Class A ordinary
shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2018, subject to Mr. Guillemots continued service to Constellium through the end of the vesting period.
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Consists of 69,408 Class A ordinary shares held directly by Mr. Paschke, and 1,579 Class A ordinary shares underlying restricted stock units that vested on June 11, 2016. Excludes 1,578 Class A
ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 11, 2017, 4,425 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2017 and 4,425 Class A ordinary
shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2018, subject to Mr. Paschkes continued service to Constellium through the end of the vesting period.
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Consists of 11,112 shares held directly by Mr. Brandjes, and 1,579 Class A ordinary shares underlying restricted stock units that vested on June 11, 2016. Excludes 1,578 Class A ordinary shares
underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 11, 2017, 4,425 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2017 and 4,425 Class A ordinary shares underlying
unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2018, subject to Mr. Brandjes continued service to Constellium through the end of the vesting period.
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Consists of 2,225 Class A ordinary shares held directly by Mr. Hartman, and 1,579 Class A ordinary shares underlying restricted stock units that vested on June 11, 2016. Excludes 1,578 Class A
ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 11, 2017, 4,425 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2017 and 4,425 Class A ordinary
shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2018, subject to Mr. Hartmans continued service to Constellium through the end of the vesting period.
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Consists of 7,225 Class A ordinary shares held directly by Mr. Ormerod, and 1,579 Class A ordinary shares underlying restricted stock units that vested on June 11, 2016. Excludes 1,578 Class A
ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 11, 2017, 4,425 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2017 and 4,425 Class A ordinary
shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2018, subject to Mr. Ormerods continued service to Constellium through the end of the vesting period.
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Consists of 2,225 Class A ordinary shares held directly by Ms. Walker, and 1,579 Class A ordinary shares underlying restricted stock units that vested on June 11, 2016. Excludes 1,578 Class A
ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 11, 2017, 4,425 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2017 and 4,425 Class A ordinary
shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2018, subject to Ms. Walkers continued service to Constellium through the end of the vesting period.
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No Class A ordinary shares are held directly by Ms. Brooks. Excludes 4,425 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2017 and 4,425 Class A
ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2018, subject to Ms. Brooks continued service to Constellium through the end of the vesting period.
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Consists of 40,000 Class A ordinary shares held directly by Mr. Matt. Excludes 41,667 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on November 14, 2017, 41,667
Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on November 14, 2018 and 26,666 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on November 14, 2019, subject to
Mr. Matts continued service to Constellium through the end of the vesting period.
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Consists of 221,212 Class A ordinary shares transferred to Mr. Warton in connection with the
wind-up
of the MEP, 3,275 Class A ordinary shares acquired in 2014,
14,921 Class A ordinary shares received in 2015, 6,667 Class A ordinary shares underlying restricted stock units that vested on June 15, 2016 and 16,667 Class A ordinary shares underlying restricted stock units that vested on
March 17, 2017. Excludes 6,667 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2017, 16,667 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on
March 17, 2018, 6,666 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on June 15, 2018 and 16,666 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on
March 17, 2019, subject to Mr. Wartons continued service to Constellium through such dates.
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Consists of 10,000 Class A ordinary shares acquired by Ms. Joerg in 2015, 10,000 Class A ordinary shares acquired in 2016, 25,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying restricted stock units that vested
on August 4, 2016 and 20,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying restricted stock units that vested on March 17, 2017. Excludes 25,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on
August 4, 2017, 20,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on March 17, 2018 and 20,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on
March 17, 2019, subject to Ms. Joergs continued service to Constellium through the end of the vesting period.
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Consists of 21,667 Class A ordinary shares underlying restricted stock units that vested on March 17, 2017. Excludes 21,667 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will
vest on March 17, 2018 and 21,666 Class A ordinary shares underlying unvested restricted stock units that will vest on March 17, 2019, subject to Mr. Jourons continued service to Constellium through the end of the vesting
period.
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None of our principal shareholders have voting rights different from those of our other shareholders.
Over the last three years, the only significant changes of which we have been notified in the percentage ownership of our shares by our major
shareholders described above were that prior to the IPO, immediately following the completion of the purchase of the EAP Business: Apollo Funds held 51% of our Class A ordinary shares, Rio Tinto held 39% of our Class A ordinary shares, and
Bpifrance (f/k/a FSI) held 10% of our Class A ordinary shares. As of the date of this Annual Report, Apollo Funds holds 0% of our Class A ordinary shares, Rio
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Tinto holds 10 shares of our Class A ordinary shares and Bpifrance holds 12.2% of our class A ordinary shares, respectively. See Item 4. Information on the CompanyA. History and
Development of the Company.
B.
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Related Party Transactions
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Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement
The Company, Apollo Omega, Rio Tinto and Bpifrance entered into an amended and restated shareholders agreement on May 29, 2013 (the
Shareholders Agreement). The Shareholders Agreement terminated with respect to Apollo Omega and Rio Tinto in connection with certain of their respective sales of our ordinary shares described elsewhere in this Annual Report. The
Shareholders Agreement provides for, among other things, piggyback registration rights and demand registration rights for Bpifrance for so long as Bpifrance owns any of our ordinary shares.
In addition, the Shareholders Agreement provides that, except as otherwise required by applicable law, Bpifrance will be entitled to designate
for binding nomination one director to our board of directors so long as its percentage ownership interest is equal to or greater than 4% or it continues to hold all of the ordinary shares it subscribed for at the closing of the Acquisition (such
share number adjusted for the pro rata share issuance). Our directors will be elected by our shareholders acting at a general meeting upon a binding nomination by the board of directors as described in Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and
EmployeesA. Directors and Senior Management. A shareholders percentage ownership interest is derived by dividing (i) the total number of ordinary shares owned by such shareholder and its affiliates by (ii) the total
number of outstanding ordinary shares.
The Company has agreed to share financial and other information with Bpifrance to the extent
reasonably required to comply with its tax, investor or regulatory obligations and with a view to keeping Bpifrance properly informed about the financial and business affairs of the Company. The Shareholders Agreement contains provisions to the
effect that Bpifrance is obliged to treat all information provided to it as confidential, and to comply with all applicable rules and regulations in relation to the use and disclosure of such information.
Management Equity Plan
Investments by
our officers and directors in Constellium were facilitated by their participation in Management KG (a German limited partnership), which subscribed for Class A and Class B ordinary shares in Constellium. Following the advisory board
resolution of GP GmbH dated November 6, 2015, it was resolved to
wind-up
the MEP. In connection with the
wind-up
of the MEP and with effect as of
November 10, 2015, 2,410,357 Class A ordinary shares were transferred to the 34 MEP Participants in accordance with their respective share allocations under the MEP. Management KG no longer holds any shares in Constellium and the limited
partnership interests no longer represent an indirect economical interest in Constellium; Management KG was liquidated as of October 31, 2016.
Share Sales by Management KG
During
November 2013, limited partners of Management KG (other than the limited partners who were former employees of Constellium or who were to imminently become former employees of Constellium) were offered the opportunity to participate in trading plans
to be established by Management KG under Rule
10b5-1
promulgated under the Exchange Act (the MEP Trading Plans) for the orderly liquidation of shares held in the MEP. The first such plan was
established on December 13, 2013 and a total of 30 limited partners elected to participate in such plan, which commenced trading on January 13, 2014. A second such trading plan was established on June 13, 2014 and a total of 33
limited partners elected to participate in such plan, which commenced trading on July 14, 2014. As of December 31, 2015, all Class A ordinary shares have been sold pursuant to the MEP Trading Plans.
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C.
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Interests of Experts and Counsel
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Not applicable.
Item 8. Financial Information
A.
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Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information
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Our consolidated financial
statements as of December 31, 2015 and 2016 and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2015 and 2016 are included in this Annual Report at Item 18. Financial Statements.
Legal Proceedings
Legal proceedings are
disclosed in Item 4. Information on the CompanyB. Business OverviewLitigation and Legal Proceedings.
Dividend Policy
Our board of directors periodically explores the potential adoption of a dividend program; however, no assurances can be made that any future
dividends will be paid on the ordinary shares. Any declaration and payment of future dividends to holders of our ordinary shares will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on many factors, including our financial condition,
earnings, capital requirements, level of indebtedness, statutory future prospects and contractual restrictions applying to the payment of dividends and other considerations that our board of directors deems relevant. In general, any payment of
dividends must be made in accordance with our Amended and Restated Articles of Association and the requirements of Dutch law. Under Dutch law, payment of dividends and other distributions to shareholders may be made only if our shareholders
equity exceeds the sum of our called up and
paid-in
share capital plus the reserves required to be maintained by law and by our Amended and Restated Articles of Association.
Generally, we rely on dividends paid to Constellium N.V., or funds otherwise distributed or advanced to Constellium N.V. by its subsidiaries
to fund the payment of dividends, if any, to our shareholders. In addition, restrictions contained in the agreements governing our outstanding indebtedness limit our ability to pay dividends on our ordinary shares and limit the ability of our
subsidiaries to pay dividends to us. Future indebtedness that we may incur may contain similar restrictions.
February 2017 Senior Unsecured Notes
On February 16, 2017, the Company completed a private offering of $650 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Unsecured
Notes pursuant to an indenture among the Company, the guarantors party thereto, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee. Interest on the Senior Secured Notes accrues at a rate of 6.625% per annum and is payable semi-annually
beginning September 1, 2017. The Senior Unsecured Notes mature on March 1, 2025. See Item 10. Additional InformationC. Material ContractsFebruary 2017 Notes.
Tender Offer and Redemption of Wise Senior Secured Notes
On February 1, 2017, in connection with the offering of the February 2017 Notes, (i) Wise Metals Group commenced a cash tender offer
(the Tender Offer) for any and all of the outstanding Wise Senior Secured Notes, and (ii) Wise Metals Group and Wise Alloys Finance Corporation called for redemption of all of the outstanding Wise Senior Secured Notes at a
redemption price of 104.375% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest (the Redemption Price). Pursuant to the Tender Offer, holders of
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approximately $289,757,000 aggregate principal amount of Wise Senior Secured Notes validly tendered (and did not validly withdraw) their Wise Senior Secured Notes at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New
York City time, on February 14, 2017 (such time and date, as it may be extended, the Early Tender Deadline) and received an amount in cash equal to $1,045.60 per $1,000 principal amount of Wise Senior Secured Notes on
February 16, 2017 (the Initial Settlement Date). The Tender Offer expired on March 1, 2017 with no additional Wise Senior Secured Notes having been tendered.
Concurrently with the issuance of the Notes, Wise Metals Group and Wise Alloys Finance Corporation satisfied and discharged (the
Satisfaction and Discharge) all Wise Senior Secured Notes not purchased on the Initial Settlement Date pursuant to the Tender Offer by depositing with the trustee for the Wise Senior Secured Notes an amount in cash sufficient to pay the
Redemption Price on the redemption date, which occurred on March 3, 2017.
Constellium used the net proceeds from the offering of the
February 2017 Notes, together with cash on hand, to fund the Tender Offer and the Satisfaction and Discharge.
Amendment to Wise ABL Facility
On February 7, 2017, in connection with this offering of the Notes, Wise Metals Group, Wise Alloys, Listerhill Total Maintenance Center,
LLC, Wise Alloys Finance Corporation, and Alabama Electric Motor Services, LLC entered into an amendment to Wise Alloys $200 million asset-based revolving credit facility (as amended, the Wise ABL Facility) with the lenders
from time to time party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as successor administrative agent, to (i) amend the negative covenants under the Wise ABL Facility to permit Wise Metals Group and its subsidiaries to guarantee debt of Constellium and
to grant liens on their assets to secure any such guarantees; (ii) release the guarantees of Listerhill Total Maintenance Center, LLC, Wise Alloys Finance Corporation, and Alabama Electric Motor Services, LLC under the Wise ABL Facility;
(iii) extend the maturity date of the Wise ABL Facility to September 14, 2020; and (iv) make certain other changes to the negative covenants under the facility. The amendment also reduced the maximum aggregate revolving commitments
under the Wise ABL Facility to $170 million. See Item 10. Additional InformationC. Material ContractsWise ABL Facility.
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Item 9. The Offer and Listing
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Offer and Listing Details
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Price History of Stock
The table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, the reported high and low market prices of our shares on the NYSE (source: Bloomberg).
Our ordinary shares are also listed on the professional segment of Euronext Paris; however, due to an insufficient volume of trading in our ordinary shares on Euronext Paris, information regarding high and low trading prices is not reported.
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NYSE
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Low
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Monthly
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March 2017 (through March 20)
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$
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8.48
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$
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5.60
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February 2017
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$
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8.85
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$
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7.35
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January 2017
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$
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7.88
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$
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5.90
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2016
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First quarter
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$
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8.65
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$
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3.95
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Second quarter
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$
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6.53
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$
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4.02
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Third quarter
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$
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7.91
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$
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4.59
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Fourth quarter
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$
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7.31
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$
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4.85
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Full year
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$
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8.65
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$
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3.95
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2015
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First quarter
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$
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20.51
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$
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16.22
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Second quarter
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$
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19.52
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$
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11.65
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Third quarter
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$
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11.75
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$
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5.89
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Fourth quarter
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$
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8.86
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$
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3.66
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Full year
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$
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20.51
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$
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3.66
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2014
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First quarter
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$
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29.42
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$
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21.99
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Second quarter
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$
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32.56
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$
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26.64
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NYSE
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Low
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Third quarter
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$
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32.61
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$
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23.86
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Fourth quarter
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$
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25.74
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$
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15.25
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Full year
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$
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32.61
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$
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15.25
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Not applicable.
We began trading on the NYSE on May 23, 2013 and on the professional
segment of Euronext Paris on May 27, 2013 through a public offering in the United States. Trading on the NYSE is under the symbol CSTM. For more information on our shares see Item 10. Additional InformationB. Memorandum
and Articles of Association.
Not applicable.
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Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Additional Information
Not applicable.
B.
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Memorandum and Articles of Association
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The information called for by this Item has been
reported previously in our Registration Statement on
Form F-3
(File
No. 333-211378),
filed with the SEC on May 13, 2016, as amended, under the heading
Description of Capital Stock, and is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report.
The following is a summary of each material contract, other than
material contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business, to which we are a party, for the two years immediately preceding the date of this Annual Report:
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Employment Agreements and Benefit Plans
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See Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and EmployeesE. Share Ownership for a description of the material terms of our employment
agreements and benefits plans.
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Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement
. See Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions for a description of material terms of this contract.
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Term Loan, Notes, U.S. Revolving Credit Facilities and the Factoring Agreements
. As disclosed below.
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Metal Supply Agreement
. As disclosed below.
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May 2014 Notes
On May 7, 2014, the Company completed a private offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.750% Senior Notes due
2024 (the 2024 U.S. Dollar Notes) and 300 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.625% Senior Notes due 2021 (the 2021 Euro Notes, and together with the 2024 U.S. Dollar Notes, the May 2014
Notes) pursuant to indentures among the Company, the guarantors party thereto, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee. A portion of the net proceeds of the May 2014 Notes were used to repay amounts outstanding under our senior
secured term loan B facility, including related transaction fees, expenses, and prepayment premium thereon. We used the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including to put additional cash on our balance sheet.
Interest on the 2024 U.S. Dollar Notes and 2021 Euro Notes accrues at rates of 5.750% and 4.625% per annum, respectively, and is
payable semi-annually beginning November 15, 2014. The 2024 U.S. Dollar Notes mature on May 15, 2024, and the 2021 Euro Notes mature on May 15, 2021.
Prior to May 15, 2019, we may redeem some or all of the 2024 U.S. Dollar Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of
the 2024 U.S. Dollar Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the
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redemption date plus a make-whole premium. On or after May 15, 2019, we may redeem the 2024 U.S. Dollar Notes at redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of the
principal amount thereof) equal to 102.875% during the
12-month
period commencing on May 15, 2019, 101.917% during the
12-month
period commencing on May 15,
2020, 100.958% during the
12-month
period commencing on May 15, 2021, and par on or after May 15, 2022, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date.
Prior to May 15, 2017, we may redeem some or all of the 2021 Euro Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2021 Euro
Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date plus a make-whole premium. On or after May 15, 2017, we may redeem the 2021 Euro Notes at redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of the principal
amount thereof) equal to 102.313% during the
12-month
period commencing on May 15, 2017, 101.156% during the
12-month
period commencing on May 15, 2018, and
par on or after May 15, 2019, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date.
In addition, at any
time or from time to time prior to May 15, 2017, we may, within 90 days of a qualified equity offering, redeem May 2014 Notes of either series in an aggregate amount equal to up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of the May 2014
Notes of the applicable series (after giving effect to any issuance of additional May 2014 Notes of such series) at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus a premium (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount
thereof) equal to 5.750% for the 2024 U.S. Dollar Notes and 4.625% for the 2021 Euro Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon (if any) to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of such qualified equity offering, provided that at
least 50% of the original aggregate principal amount of May 2014 Notes of the series being redeemed would remain outstanding immediately after giving effect to such redemption.
Within 30 days of the occurrence of specific kinds of changes of control, the Company is required to make an offer to purchase all outstanding
May 2014 Notes at a price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount of the May 2014 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the purchase date.
The May 2014 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Constellium and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of its restricted
subsidiaries that guarantees the Senior Secured Notes. Each of Constelliums existing or future restricted subsidiaries (other than receivables subsidiaries) that guarantees certain indebtedness of Constellium or certain indebtedness of any of
the guarantors of the May 2014 Notes must also guarantee the May 2014 Notes. None of Wise or its direct or indirect subsidiaries currently guarantees our obligations under the May 2014 Notes, and none will to the extent that such action would
violate the restrictive covenants in the agreements governing their existing indebtedness. If such covenant restrictions cease to apply, or if the provision of a guarantee would otherwise no longer violate such restrictive covenants, then Wise and
its direct and indirect subsidiaries will provide a guarantee of the May 2014 Notes to the extent required by the indentures governing the May 2014 Notes. Concurrently with the issuance of the February 2017 Notes, Engineered Products International
S.A.S., Constellium W S.A.S., Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC, Wise Metals Group, and Wise Alloys became guarantors of the May 2014 Notes.
The indentures governing the May 2014 Notes contain customary terms and conditions, including, among other things, negative covenants limiting
our and our restricted subsidiaries ability to incur debt, grant liens, enter into sale and lease-back transactions, make investments, loans and advances, make acquisitions, sell assets, pay dividends and other restricted payments, prepay
certain debt, merge, consolidate or amalgamate and engage in affiliate transactions.
The indentures governing the May 2014 Notes also
contain customary events of default.
December 2014 Notes
On December 19, 2014, the Company completed a private offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.00% Senior Notes
due 2023 (the 2023 U.S. Dollar Notes) and 240 million in aggregate principal
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amount of 7.00% Senior Notes due 2023 (the 2023 Euro Notes, and together with the 2023 U.S. Dollar Notes, the December 2014 Notes) pursuant to indentures among the
Company, the guarantors party thereto, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee. A portion of the net proceeds of the December 2014 Notes were used to finance the Wise Acquisition, including related transaction fees and expenses. We used
the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes.
Interest on the 2023 U.S. Dollar Notes and 2023 Euro Notes accrues at
rates of 8.00% and 7.00% per annum, respectively, and is payable semi-annually beginning July 15, 2015. The 2023 U.S. Dollar Notes and 2023 Euro Notes mature on January 15, 2023.
Prior to January 15, 2018, we may redeem some or all of the 2023 U.S. Dollar Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount
of the 2023 U.S. Dollar Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date plus a make-whole premium. On or after January 15, 2018, we may redeem the 2023 U.S. Dollar Notes at redemption prices
(expressed as a percentage of the principal amount thereof) equal to 106.000% during the
12-month
period commencing on January 15, 2018, 104.000% during the
12-month
period commencing on January 15, 2019, 102.000% during the
12-month
period commencing on January 15, 2020, and par on or after January 15, 2021,
in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date.
Prior to January 15, 2018, we may redeem some or all
of the 2023 Euro Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2023 Euro Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date plus a make-whole premium. On or after January 15, 2018, we may
redeem the 2023 Euro Notes at redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount thereof) equal to 105.250% during the
12-month
period commencing on January 15, 2018, 103.500% during the
12-month
period commencing on January 15, 2019, 101.750% during the
12-month
period commencing on January 15, 2020, and par on or after January 15, 2021,
in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date.
In addition, at any time or from time to time prior to
January 15, 2018, we may, within 90 days of a qualified equity offering, redeem December 2014 Notes of either series in an aggregate amount equal to up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of the December 2014 Notes of the
applicable series (after giving effect to any issuance of additional December 2014 Notes of such series) at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus a premium (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount thereof)
equal to 8.00% for the 2023 U.S. Dollar Notes and 7.00% for the 2023 Euro Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon (if any) to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of such qualified equity offering, provided that at least 50%
of the original aggregate principal amount of December 2014 Notes of the series being redeemed would remain outstanding immediately after giving effect to such redemption.
Within 30 days of the occurrence of specific kinds of changes of control, the Company is required to make an offer to purchase all outstanding
December 2014 Notes at a price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount of the December 2014 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the purchase date.
The December 2014 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Constellium and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of its
restricted subsidiaries that guarantees the Senior Secured Notes. Each of Constelliums existing or future restricted subsidiaries (other than receivables subsidiaries) that guarantees certain indebtedness of Constellium or certain indebtedness
of any of the guarantors of the December 2014 Notes must also guarantee the December 2014 Notes. None of Wise or its direct or indirect subsidiaries currently guarantees our obligations under the December 2014 Notes, and none will to the extent that
such action would violate the restrictive covenants in the agreements governing their existing indebtedness. If such covenant restrictions cease to apply, or if the provision of a guarantee would otherwise no longer violate such restrictive
covenants, then Wise and its direct and indirect subsidiaries will provide a guarantee of the December 2014 Notes to the extent required by the indentures governing the December 2014 Notes. If Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC or any of its
direct or indirect subsidiaries guarantees certain indebtedness of Constellium N.V. or any of the guarantors of the December 2014 Notes in an amount exceeding 50 million in the aggregate, then
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Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC and/or any such direct or indirect subsidiary will guarantee the December 2014 Notes. Concurrently with the issuance of the February 2017 Notes, Engineered
Products International S.A.S., Constellium W S.A.S., Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC, Wise Metals Group LLC, and Wise Alloys LLC became guarantors of the December 2014 Notes.
The indentures governing the December 2014 Notes contain customary terms and conditions, including, among other things, negative covenants
limiting our and our restricted subsidiaries ability to incur debt, grant liens, enter into sale and lease-back transactions, make investments, loans and advances, make acquisitions, sell assets, pay dividends and other restricted payments,
prepay certain debt, merge, consolidate or amalgamate and engage in affiliate transactions.
The indentures governing the December 2014
Notes also contain customary events of default.
March 2016 Senior Secured Notes
On March 30, 2016, the Company completed a private offering of $425 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.875% Senior Secured
Notes due 2021 (the Senior Secured Notes) pursuant to an indenture among the Company, the guarantors party thereto, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee and collateral agent. The Company invested 100 million of
the net proceeds of the offering in Wise. We used the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including to put additional cash on our balance sheet.
Interest on the Senior Secured Notes accrues at a rate of 7.875% per annum and is payable semi-annually beginning October 1, 2016.
The Senior Secured Notes mature on April 1, 2021. In addition, each holder of Senior Secured Notes will have the right to require
the Company to repurchase all or any part of that holders Senior Secured Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of repurchase, if on the 136th day prior to
May 15, 2021 (i.e., the final stated maturity of the 2021 Euro Notes) more than 30 million of the 2021 Euro Notes remain outstanding.
Prior to April 1, 2018, we may redeem some or all of the Senior Secured Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the
Senior Secured Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date plus a make-whole premium. On or after April 1, 2018, we may redeem the Senior Secured Notes at redemption prices (expressed as a
percentage of the principal amount thereof) equal to 103.938% during the
12-month
period commencing on April 1, 2018, 101.969% during the
12-month
period commencing
on April 1, 2019, and par on or after April 1, 2020, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date.
In addition, at any time or from time to time prior to April 1, 2018, we may, within 90 days of a qualified equity offering, redeem
Senior Secured Notes in an aggregate amount equal to up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes (after giving effect to any issuance of additional Senior Secured Notes) at a redemption price equal to 100% of the
principal amount thereof plus a premium (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount thereof) equal to 7.875%, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon (if any) to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of such qualified equity
offering, provided that at least 50% of the original aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes would remain outstanding immediately after giving effect to such redemption.
Within 30 days of the occurrence of specific kinds of changes of control, the Company is required to make an offer to purchase all outstanding
Senior Secured Notes at a price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the purchase date.
The Senior Secured Notes are senior secured obligations of Constellium and are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by Constellium Holdco II
B.V., Constellium Holdco III B.V., Constellium France Holdco S.A.S.,
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Constellium Neuf Brisach S.A.S., Constellium Issoire S.A.S., Constellium Finance S.A.S., Engineered Products International S.A.S., Constellium W S.A.S., Constellium Germany Holdco GmbH &
Co. KG, Constellium Deutschland GmbH, Constellium Singen GmbH, Constellium Rolled Products Singen GmbH & Co. KG, Constellium Switzerland AG, Constellium US Holdings I, LLC, Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood, LLC, Wise Metals
Intermediate Holdings LLC, Wise Metals Group LLC, and Wise Alloys LLC. In addition, the Company is required to cause (a) existing or future subsidiaries to guarantee the Senior Secured Notes from time to time so as to satisfy the Guarantor
Coverage Test (as defined below), and (b) each existing or future subsidiary that directly or indirectly owns the capital stock of a guarantor of the Senior Secured Notes, or guarantees certain indebtedness of Constellium or certain
indebtedness of any of the guarantors of the Senior Secured Notes, to guarantee the Senior Secured Notes. None of Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC or its direct or indirect subsidiaries currently guarantees our obligations under the Senior
Secured Notes, and none will to the extent that such action would violate the restrictive covenants in the agreements governing their existing indebtedness. If such covenant restrictions cease to apply, or if the provision of a guarantee would
otherwise no longer violate such restrictive covenants, then Wise and its direct and indirect subsidiaries will provide a guarantee of the Senior Secured Notes to the extent required by the indenture governing the Senior Secured Notes. If Wise
Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries guarantees certain indebtedness of Constellium N.V. or any of the guarantors of the Senior Secured Notes in an amount exceeding 10 million in the aggregate,
then Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC and/or any such direct or indirect subsidiary will guarantee the Senior Secured Notes. Concurrently with the issuance of the February 2017 Notes, Engineered Products International S.A.S., Constellium W
S.A.S., Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC, Wise Metals Group LLC, and Wise Alloys LLC became guarantors of the Senior Secured Notes.
The Guarantor Coverage Test requires, on any one date between and including the date that the Companys annual financial
statements are delivered and the date that is forty-five (45) days following such delivery, that (a) the EBITDA of the Company and the guarantors of the Senior Secured Notes, taken together, represent not less than 80% of the EBITDA of the
Company and its restricted subsidiaries (excluding Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries until such time as the restrictive covenants in the agreements governing the indebtedness of Wise Metals Intermediate
Holdings LLC or such subsidiary cease to prohibit Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC or such subsidiary from guaranteeing the Senior Secured Notes), taken together, and (b) the consolidated total assets of the Company and the guarantors of
the Senior Secured Notes, taken together, represent not less than 80% of the consolidated total assets of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries (excluding Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries until
such time as the restrictive covenants in the agreements governing the indebtedness of Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC or such subsidiary cease to prohibit Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC or such subsidiary from guaranteeing the Senior
Secured Notes), taken together.
The indenture governing the Senior Secured Notes provides for the obligations of the Company and the
guarantors with respect to the Senior Secured Notes and the guarantees thereof to be secured by (i) a pledge by Constellium N.V. of its shares in Constellium Holdco II B.V., (ii) a pledge by Constellium Holdco II B.V. of its shares in
certain of its subsidiaries, (iii) a pledge by certain other guarantors of their shares in certain of their subsidiaries, (iv) subject to certain exceptions, a pledge of intercompany indebtedness owed to the Company and the guarantors and
bank accounts owned by the Company and the guarantors, and (v) subject to certain exceptions, substantially all the assets of each guarantor organized in the U.S. The liens on the collateral securing the Senior Secured Notes and the guarantees
thereof are required to be first-priority, provided that (x) the liens on the Ravenswood ABL Priority Collateral (as defined below) securing the Senior Secured Notes and the guarantees thereof are required to be junior in priority to the liens
on the Ravenswood ABL Priority Collateral securing the obligations under the Ravenswood ABL Facility, and (y) the liens on certain property of Ravenswood securing the Senior Secured Notes and the guarantees thereof are required to be junior in
priority to the liens on such property securing certain obligations of Ravenswood to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The Ravenswood ABL Priority Collateral consists of the following property owned by Ravenswood:
(i) accounts and payment intangibles, (ii) inventory, (iii) deposit accounts and any cash, financial assets or other assets in such accounts, (iv) cash and cash equivalents, (v) all general intangibles, chattel paper,
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instruments, investment property and books and records pertaining to any of the foregoing, and (vi) all proceeds of the foregoing, in each case subject to certain exceptions.
The indenture governing the Senior Secured Notes contains customary terms and conditions, including, among other things, negative covenants
limiting our and our restricted subsidiaries ability to incur debt, grant liens, enter into sale and lease-back transactions, make investments (including investments in and guarantees of certain indebtedness of Wise), loans and advances, make
acquisitions, sell assets, pay dividends and other restricted payments, prepay certain debt (including the May 2014 Notes and the December 2014 Notes), merge, consolidate or amalgamate and engage in affiliate transactions.
The indenture governing the Senior Secured Notes also contains customary events of default.
February 2017 Notes
On February 16,
2017, the Company completed a private offering of $650 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2025 (the February 2017 Notes) pursuant to an indenture among the Company, the guarantors party thereto, and
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering, together with cash on hand, to retire all of the outstanding Wise Senior Secured Notes pursuant to the Tender Offer and the Satisfaction and
Discharge. See Item 8. Financial InformationB. Significant ChangesTender Offer and Redemption of Wise Senior Secured Notes. The Company will use the remaining net proceeds, if any, for general corporate purposes.
Interest on the February 2017 Notes accrues at rate of 6.625% per annum and is payable semi-annually beginning September 1, 2017. The
February 2017 Notes mature on March 1, 2025.
Prior to March 1, 2020, we may redeem some or all of the February 2017 Notes at a
price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the February 2017 Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date plus a make-whole premium. On or after March 1, 2020, we may redeem the February 2017
Notes at redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount thereof) equal to 103.313% during the
12-month
period commencing on March 1, 2020, 101.656% during the
12-month
period commencing on March 1, 2021, and par on or after March 1, 2022, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date.
In addition, at any time or from time to time prior to March 1, 2020, we may, within 90 days of a qualified equity offering, redeem
February 2017 Notes in an aggregate amount equal to up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount thereof (after giving effect to any issuance of additional February 2017 Notes) at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount
thereof plus a premium (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount thereof) equal to 6.625%, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon (if any) to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of such qualified equity offering, provided that
at least 50% of the original aggregate principal amount of February 2017 Notes would remain outstanding immediately after giving effect to such redemption.
Within 30 days of the occurrence of specific kinds of changes of control, the Company is required to make an offer to purchase all outstanding
February 2017 Notes at a price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount of the February 2017 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the purchase date.
The February 2017 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Constellium and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of its
restricted subsidiaries that guarantees the May 2014 Notes, the December 2014 Notes, and the Senior Secured Notes. Each of Constelliums existing or future restricted subsidiaries (other than receivables subsidiaries) that guarantees certain
indebtedness of Constellium (including the May 2014 Notes, the December 2014 Notes, and the Senior Secured Notes) or certain indebtedness of any of the guarantors of the February 2017 Notes must also guarantee the February 2017 Notes.
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The indentures governing the February 2017 Notes contain customary terms and conditions,
including, among other things, negative covenants limiting our and our restricted subsidiaries ability to incur debt, grant liens, enter into sale and lease-back transactions, make investments, loans and advances, make acquisitions, sell
assets, pay dividends and other restricted payments, prepay certain debt, merge, consolidate or amalgamate and engage in affiliate transactions.
The indentures governing the February 2017 Notes also contain customary events of default.
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
On
May 7, 2014, the Company entered into a new senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility) pursuant to a credit agreement among the Company, as borrower, the lenders from time to time party
thereto and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent. The Company amended the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility on December 5, 2014, February 5, 2015, September 30, 2015, and December 10, 2015 to,
among other things, increase the total commitments and extend the maturity date thereunder, permit the consummation of the Wise Acquisition without Wise guaranteeing the obligations thereunder, permit the Wise ABL Facility to remain outstanding in
an amount of up to $450 million following the consummation of the Wise Acquisition, and amend certain financial covenants thereunder. As amended, the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility provided for total commitments of up to
145 million, with a maturity date of January 5, 2018.
Interest under the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility was
calculated based on the adjusted Euro currency rate plus 2.50% per annum.
In addition to paying interest on outstanding loans under
the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility, we were required to pay (a) commitment fees equal to 1.00% per annum times the undrawn portion of the commitments under the facility and (b) utilization fees equal to (i) if the daily
average drawn portion of the commitments under the facility (the Drawn Amount) was less than 50.0% of the aggregate commitments, 0.25% per annum times the Drawn Amount or (ii) if the Drawn Amount was greater than or equal to
50.0% of the aggregate commitments, 0.50% per annum times the Drawn Amount.
Subject to customary breakage costs,
borrowings under the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility were permitted to be repaid from time to time without premium or penalty.
Our
obligations under the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility were guaranteed by Constellium Holdco II B.V., Constellium France Holdco S.A.S., Constellium Issoire S.A.S., Constellium Neuf Brisach S.A.S., Constellium Finance S.A.S., Constellium Germany
Holdco GmbH & Co. KG, Constellium Deutschland GmbH, Constellium Singen GmbH, Constellium Switzerland AG, Constellium US Holdings I, LLC, and Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood, LLC. None of Wise or its direct or indirect subsidiaries
guaranteed our obligations under the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility.
The Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility contained customary
terms and conditions, including, among other things, negative covenants limiting our and our restricted subsidiaries ability to incur debt, grant liens, enter into sale and lease-back transactions, make investments, loans and advances, make
acquisitions, sell assets, pay dividends and other restricted payments, prepay certain debt, merge, consolidate or amalgamate and engage in affiliate transactions.
In addition, at any time that loans were (a) borrowed, to the extent that immediately after giving effect to such borrowing, loans in
excess of 30% of the total commitments under the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility would be outstanding, or (b) outstanding on the last day of our fiscal quarter, the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility required us to (x) maintain a
consolidated total net leverage ratio of no more than (1) in the case of each of the first four fiscal quarters ending after October 1, 2015, 5.00 to 1.00, and (2) in the case of each other fiscal
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quarter, 4.50 to 1.00, (y) maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than (1) in the case of each of the first four fiscal quarters ending after October 1, 2015,
2.00 to 1.00, and (2) in the case of each other fiscal quarter, 2.20 to 1.00, and (z) ensure that, taken together, the Company and the guarantors of the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility had (i) assets representing not less than 60%
of the consolidated total assets of the Company and its subsidiaries and (ii) EBITDA representing not less than 75% of the consolidated EBITDA of the Company and its subsidiaries (the requirement in the foregoing clause (z), the Guarantor
Coverage Test). Wise and its subsidiaries were excluded from the calculation of the Guarantor Coverage Test. The Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility also contained customary events of default.
On March 30, 2016, concurrently with the issuance of the Senior Secured Notes, the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility was terminated.
Ravenswood ABL Facility
On
May 25, 2012, Ravenswood entered into a $100 million asset-based revolving credit facility (the Ravenswood ABL Facility), with the lenders from time to time party thereto and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as
administrative agent (the Ravenswood ABL Administrative Agent) and collateral agent. Ravenswood amended the Ravenswood ABL Facility on October 1, 2013 to, among other things, extend the maturity to October 2018 and reduce pricing.
As amended, the Ravenswood ABL Facility has sublimits of $25 million for letters of credit and 10% of the revolving credit facility commitments for swingline loans. The Ravenswood ABL Facility provides Ravenswood a working capital facility for
its operations.
Ravenswoods ability to borrow under the Ravenswood ABL Facility is limited to a borrowing base equal to the sum of
(a) 85% of eligible accounts receivable plus (b) up to the lesser of (i) 80% of the lesser of cost or market value of eligible inventory and (ii) 85% of the net orderly liquidation value of eligible inventory minus
(c) applicable reserves, and is subject to other conditions, limitations and reserve requirements.
Interest under the Ravenswood ABL
Facility is calculated, at Ravenswoods election, based on either the LIBOR or base rate (as calculated by the Ravenswood ABL Administrative Agent in accordance with the Ravenswood ABL Facility). LIBOR loans accrue interest at a rate of LIBOR
plus a margin of
1.50-2.00% per
annum (determined based on average quarterly excess availability). Base rate loans accrue interest at the base rate plus a margin of
0.50-1.00% per
annum (determined based on average quarterly excess availability). Ravenswood is required to pay a commitment fee on the unused portion of the Ravenswood ABL Facility of 0.25% or
0.375% per annum (determined on a ratio of unutilized revolving credit commitments to available revolving credit commitments).
Subject to customary breakage costs with respect to LIBOR loans, borrowings under the Ravenswood ABL Facility may be repaid from
time to time without premium or penalty.
Ravenswoods obligations under the Ravenswood ABL Facility are guaranteed by Constellium
U.S. Holdings I, LLC and Constellium Holdco II B.V. (Holdco II). Ravenswoods obligations under the Ravenswood ABL Facility are not guaranteed by the Company, Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC or any of its subsidiaries or any
of Holdco IIs subsidiaries organized outside of the United States. Ravenswoods obligations under the Ravenswood ABL Facility are, subject to certain permitted liens, secured on a first priority basis by the Ravenswood ABL Priority
Collateral, and on a second priority basis (junior to the liens on such assets securing the Senior Secured Notes) by substantially all other assets of Ravenswood. Ravenswoods obligations under the Ravenswood ABL Facility are not secured by any
assets of Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC or any of its subsidiaries or the Company or any of its subsidiaries organized outside of the United States. The guarantee by Holdco II of the Ravenswood ABL Facility is unsecured.
The Ravenswood ABL Facility contains customary terms and conditions, including, among other things, negative covenants limiting
Ravenswoods ability to incur debt, grant liens, enter into sale and lease-back
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transactions, make investments, loans and advances (including to other Constellium group companies), make acquisitions, sell assets, pay dividends and other restricted payments, prepay certain
debt, merge, consolidate or amalgamate and engage in affiliate transactions. The negative covenants contained in the Ravenswood ABL Facility do not apply to Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC or any of its subsidiaries or the Company or any of
its subsidiaries organized outside of the United States.
The Ravenswood ABL Facility also contains a minimum availability covenant that
requires Ravenswood to maintain excess availability under the Ravenswood ABL Facility of at least the greater of (a) $10 million and (b) 10% of the aggregate revolving loan commitments.
The Ravenswood ABL Facility also contains customary events of default.
European Factoring Agreements
On January 4, 2011, certain of our French subsidiaries (the French Sellers) entered into a factoring agreement with GE
Factofrance S.A.S., as factor (the French Factor), which has been amended from time to time, and has been fully restated on December 3, 2015 (the French Factoring Agreement). On December 16, 2010, certain of our
German and Swiss subsidiaries (the German/Swiss Sellers) entered into factoring agreements with GE Capital Bank AG, as factor (the German/Swiss Factor), which have been amended from time to time and have been replaced,
respectively, with a factoring agreement entered into on March 26, 2014 and supplemented with a factoring agreement dated May 27, 2016 (the German/Swiss Factoring Agreements). On June 26, 2015, our Czech subsidiary (the
Czech Seller, and together with the German/Swiss Sellers and the French Sellers, the European Factoring Sellers) entered into a factoring agreement with GE Capital Bank AG, as factor (the Czech Factor, and
together with the German/Swiss Factor and the French Factor, the European Factors), as amended from time to time (the Czech Factoring Agreement, and together with the German/Swiss Factoring Agreements and the French Factoring
Agreement, the European Factoring Agreements).
On July 20, 2016, the Banque Fédérative du Crédit
Mutuel purchased the Equipment Finance and Receivable Finance businesses of GE. Pursuant to this transaction, GE Factofrance S.A.S. was renamed Factofrance and GE Capital Bank AG was renamed Targo Commercial Financing AG. The transaction had no
other impact on the European Factoring Agreements.
The European Factoring Agreements provide for the sale by the European Factoring
Sellers to the European Factors of receivables originated by the European Factoring Sellers, subject to a maximum financing amount of 235 million available to the French Sellers under the French Factoring Agreement and
150 million available in the aggregate to the German/Swiss Sellers and the Czech Seller under the German/Swiss Factoring Agreements and the Czech Factoring Agreement, respectively. The German/Swiss Factoring Agreements and the Czech
Factoring Agreement have a termination date of October 29, 2021, and the French Factoring Agreement has a termination date of December 31, 2018. The funding made available to the European Factoring Sellers by the European Factors is used
by the Sellers for general corporate purposes.
The German/Swiss Factoring Agreements and the Czech Factoring Agreement were amended on
December 21, 2016 to, among other things, increase the maximum financing amount from 115 million to 150 million, extend the termination date from June 15, 2017 to October 29, 2021, and reduce the fees payable
thereunder.
Generally speaking, receivables sold to the European Factors under the European Factoring Agreements are with no recourse to
the European Factoring Sellers in the event of a payment default by the relevant customer. The European Factors are entitled to claim the repayment of any amount financed by them in respect of a receivable by withdrawing the financing provided
against such assigned receivable or requiring the European Factoring Sellers to repurchase/unwind the purchase of such receivable under certain circumstances, including when (i) the nonpayment of that receivable arises from a dispute between a
European Factoring Seller and the
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relevant customer or (ii) the receivable proves not to have satisfied the eligibility criteria set forth in the European Factoring Agreements.
The German/Swiss Factoring Agreements and the Czech Factoring Agreement are without recourse to the German/Swiss Sellers and the Czech Seller,
respectively, for any credit risk resulting from the inability of a debtor to meet its payment obligations under the receivables sold to the German/Swiss Factor, and the Czech Factor, respectively. Constellium Holdco II B.V. has provided a
performance guaranty for the Sellers obligations under the European Factoring Agreements.
Subject to some exceptions, the European
Factoring Sellers collect the transferred receivables on behalf of the European Factors pursuant to a receivables collection mandate under the European Factoring Agreements. The receivables collection mandate may be terminated upon the occurrence of
certain events. In the event that the receivables collection mandate is terminated, the European Factors will be entitled to notify the account debtors of the assignment of receivables and collect directly from the account debtors the assigned
receivables.
The European Factoring Agreements contain customary fees, including (i) a financing fee on the outstanding amount
financed in respect of the assigned receivables, (ii) a
non-utilization
fee on the portion of the facilities not utilized by the European Factors and (iii) a factoring fee on all assigned receivables
in the case of the German/Swiss Factoring Agreements and sold receivables, which were approved by the French Factor in the case of the French Factoring Agreement. In addition, the European Factoring Sellers incur the cost of maintaining the
necessary credit insurance (as stipulated in the European Factoring Agreements) on assigned receivables.
The European Factoring
Agreements contain certain affirmative and negative covenants, including relating to the administration and collection of the assigned receivables, the terms of the invoices and the exchange of information, but do not contain restrictive financial
covenants. As of and for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2015, the European Factoring Sellers were in compliance with all applicable covenants under the European Factoring Agreements.
Wise Senior Secured Notes
On
December 11, 2013, Wise Metals Group LLC and Wise Alloys Finance Corporation issued $650 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2018 (the Wise Senior Secured Notes). Wise used a portion of the
proceeds from the offering of the Wise Senior Secured Notes to repay all outstanding indebtedness under a $400 million term loan and a $70 million delayed draw term loan owed to the Employees Retirement System of Alabama and the
Teachers Retirement System of Alabama (collectively, the RSA) and to redeem all of the outstanding cumulative-convertible 10%
paid-in-kind
preferred
membership interests in Wise Metals Group LLC held by the RSA.
Interest on the Wise Senior Secured Notes accrues at a rate of
8.75% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The Wise Senior Secured Notes mature on December 15, 2018.
The Wise Senior Secured Notes are guaranteed by certain of Wise Metals Group LLCs existing and future 100% owned domestic restricted
subsidiaries. The Wise Senior Secured Notes are not guaranteed by the Company or any of its other subsidiaries. The Wise Senior Secured Notes and related guarantees are secured on a first-priority basis, subject to certain exceptions and permitted
liens, by a lien on substantially all of the issuers and guarantors existing and after-acquired material domestic real estate, equipment, stock of subsidiaries, intellectual property and substantially all of the issuers and
guarantors other assets that do not secure the Wise ABL Facility on a first-priority basis, other than the Specified Mill Assets Collateral (as defined below), which have been pledged to secure the Wise Senior Secured Notes and the related
guarantees, as well as certain obligations to Rexam under the Rexam Advance Agreement, on a first-priority, equal and ratable basis. The Wise
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Senior Secured Notes and related guarantees are secured on a second-priority basis by a lien on all of the issuers and guarantors domestic assets that consist of Wise ABL Priority
Collateral (as defined below).
Prior to June 15, 2016, the Wise Senior Secured Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at a
redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Wise Senior Secured Notes redeemed plus an applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. Prior to June 15, 2016, up to 35%
of the aggregate principal amount of Wise Senior Secured Notes outstanding may be redeemed with the net proceeds of specified equity offerings at 108.750% of the principal amount of the Wise Senior Secured Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and
unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.
On or after June 15, 2016, the Wise Senior Secured Notes may be redeemed in
whole or in part at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) of 104.375% for the
12-month
period beginning on June 15, 2016, 102.188% for the
12-month
period beginning on June 15, 2017, and par on or after June 15, 2018, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption.
In addition, upon certain events constituting a Change of Control (as defined in the indenture governing the Wise Senior Secured
Notes), the issuers of the Wise Senior Secured Notes must make an offer (a Senior Secured Notes Offer to Purchase) to repurchase all outstanding Wise Senior Secured Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal
amount of Wise Senior Secured Notes so repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase.
The Wise Senior Secured
Notes contain customary covenants including, among other things, limitations and restrictions on Wises ability to: incur additional indebtedness; make dividend payments or other restricted payments; create liens; sell assets; sell securities
of subsidiaries; agree to payment restrictions affecting Wises restricted subsidiaries; designate subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; enter into certain types of transactions with affiliates; and enter into mergers, consolidations or
certain asset sales.
On October 10, 2014, Constellium, on behalf of the issuers of the Wise Senior Secured Notes, solicited consents
from the holders of the Wise Senior Secured Notes to certain amendments (the Proposed Amendments) to the indenture governing the Wise Senior Secured Notes. The Proposed Amendments provided that the Wise Acquisition would not constitute a
Change of Control. On October 17, 2014, Constellium obtained the requisite consents to the Proposed Amendments and the issuers and guarantors of the Wise Senior Secured Notes and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee
and collateral agent, entered into a supplemental indenture to the indenture governing the Wise Senior Secured Notes. Pursuant to the terms of the supplemental indenture, the Proposed Amendments became operative immediately prior to the effective
time of the Wise Acquisition. Accordingly, the issuers of the Wise Senior Secured Notes were not required to make a Senior Secured Notes Offer to Purchase in connection with the Wise Acquisition.
On February 1, 2017, (i) Wise Metals Group LLC commenced the Tender Offer for any and all of the Wise Senior Secured Notes, and
(ii) Wise Metals Group LLC and Wise Alloys Finance Corporation called for redemption all of the outstanding Wise Senior Secured Notes. On February 16, 2017, concurrently with the issuance of the Companys February 2017 Notes and the
initial settlement of the Tender Offer, Wise Metals Group LLC and Wise Alloys Finance Corporation satisfied and discharged all Wise Senior Secured Notes not purchased on the Initial Settlement Date pursuant to the Tender Offer.
Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes
On
April 16, 2014, Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC (Wise Intermediate) and Wise Holdings Finance Corporation issued $150 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.75%/10.50% Senior PIK Toggle Notes due 2019 (the Wise
Senior PIK Toggle Notes) pursuant to an indenture among Wise Intermediate, Wise Holdings Finance Corporation, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee. Wise used a portion of the proceeds from the offering of the Wise Senior PIK
Toggle Notes to fund payments to the holders of equity
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interests in its parent company, Wise Metals Holdings LLC, that elected (i) to have Wise Metals Holdings LLC repurchase their equity interests or (ii) to take a loan from Wise Metals
Holdings LLC in proportion to such holders ownership in Wise Metals Holdings LLC. Wise used the remainder of such proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of $22.5 million of outstanding indebtedness under the Wise
ABL Facility.
The Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes had a maturity date of June 15, 2019. Interest on the Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes
was payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The issuers were required to pay the first and last interest payments on the Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes in cash. For each other interest period, the issuers
were required to pay interest in cash unless certain conditions described in the indenture governing the Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes were met, in which case the issuers were permitted to pay interest by increasing the principal amount of
outstanding notes or by issuing new notes as
payment-in-kind
interest (PIK Interest). Cash interest on the Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes accrued at a rate of
9.75% per annum, and PIK Interest accrues at a rate of 10.50% per annum. PIK Interest was paid in kind in respect of the June 2016 interest payment.
The Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes were senior unsecured obligations of the issuers and were not guaranteed by the Company or any of its
subsidiaries (including Wise).
Prior to June 15, 2016, the Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes were permitted to be redeemed in whole or in
part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes redeemed plus a make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. In addition, prior to June 15,
2016, up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes outstanding was permitted to be redeemed with the net proceeds of specified equity offerings at 109.750% of the principal amount of the Wise Senior PIK Toggle
Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.
On or after June 15, 2016, the Wise Senior
PIK Toggle Notes were permitted to be redeemed in whole or in part at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) of 104.875% for the
12-month
period beginning on June 15, 2016,
102.438% for the
12-month
period beginning on June 15, 2017, and par on or after June 15, 2018, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption.
In addition, upon certain events constituting a Change of Control (as defined in the indenture governing the Wise Senior PIK
Toggle Notes), the issuers of the Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes were required to offer to repurchase all outstanding Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes so
repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase (such offer, a PIK Notes Change of Control Offer). On January 7, 2015, in connection with the Wise Acquisition, Constellium made a PIK Notes Change of Control
Offer, which expired on February 6, 2015 with no Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes having been tendered for repurchase.
The Wise Senior
PIK Toggle Notes contained customary covenants including, among other things, limitations and restrictions on Wises ability to: incur additional indebtedness; make dividend payments or other restricted payments; create liens; sell assets; sell
securities of subsidiaries; agree to payment restrictions affecting certain subsidiaries; enter into certain types of transactions with affiliates; and enter into mergers, consolidations or certain asset sales.
On March 7, 2016, Wilmington Trust, National Association was replaced by Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee under the
indenture governing the Wise Senior PIK Toggles Notes.
On December 5, 2016, Wise Intermediate and Wise Holdings Finance Corporation
redeemed all of the outstanding Wise Senior PIK Toggle Notes at a redemption price of 104.875% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. The Company used cash
on hand to pay the redemption price.
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Wise ABL Facility
On December 11, 2013, Wise Alloys LLC, as borrower, and Wise Metals Group LLC, Listerhill Total Maintenance Center, LLC (TMC),
Wise Alloys Finance Corporation, and Alabama Electric Motor Services, LLC (AEM), as guarantors, entered into an asset-based revolving credit facility (as amended, the Wise ABL Facility) with the lenders from time to time
party thereto and General Electric Capital Corporation as administrative agent (the Wise ABL Facility Agent). As described below, the Wise ABL Facility was subsequently amended in connection with the Wise Acquisition, in connection with
the Wise RPA, and in connection with the issuance of the February 2017 Notes.
As amended, the Wise ABL Facility provides for total
commitments of $170 million. Wise Alloys LLC has the option to increase the commitments under the Wise ABL Facility from time to time by up to $100 million in the aggregate for all such increases. Any increase of the commitments under the
Wise ABL Facility is subject to the commitment of one or more lenders to such increased amount and the satisfaction of certain customary conditions, including the absence of any default under the Wise ABL Facility and, to the extent otherwise
required under the Wise ABL Facility at the time of the proposed increase, compliance with the financial covenant (as described below) on an as adjusted basis.
Wise Alloys LLCs ability to borrow under the Wise ABL Facility is limited to a borrowing base equal to the sum of (a) 85% of net
book value of Wise Alloys LLCs, AEMs, and TMCs eligible accounts receivable (other than any accounts receivable from certain foreign account debtors (Eligible Foreign Account Debtors)) and other ineligible account
debtors (or 90% of the net book value of Wise Alloys LLCs, AEMs, and TMCs eligible accounts receivable from Coke), plus (b) the lesser of (i) 85% of the net book value of Wise Alloys LLCs, AEMs, and TMCs
eligible accounts receivable from Eligible Foreign Account Debtors and (ii) $12.5 million, plus (c) the lesser of (i) 75% of the value of Wise Alloys LLCs eligible raw materials,
work-in-progress
and finished goods inventory and (ii) 85% of the net orderly liquidation value of Wise Alloys LLCs eligible raw materials,
work-in-progress
and finished goods inventory, plus (d) the lesser of (i) 5% of the value of Wise Alloys LLCs eligible raw materials,
work-in-progress
and finished goods inventory and (ii) 5% of the net orderly liquidation value of Wise Alloys LLCs eligible raw materials,
work-in-process
and finished goods inventory; provided that, in the case of each of clauses (i) and (ii), such amount shall not exceed $10 million, minus (e) the excess, if any, of the
aggregate amount of TMCs and AEMs eligible accounts receivable included in the borrowing base pursuant to the foregoing clause (a) over $1.5 million (which may, at the Wise ABL Facility Agents sole discretion after
completion of a collateral audit, be increased to an amount not to exceed $5 million) minus (f) the aggregate amount of reserves, if any, established by the Wise ABL Facility Agent. Wise Alloys LLCs ability to borrow under the Wise ABL
Facility is also subject to other conditions and limitations. As of December 31, 2016, there was $121 million available for borrowings under the Wise ABL Facility (as in effect as of that date).
Interest rates under the Wise ABL Facility are based, at Wise Alloys LLCs election, on either the LIBOR rate or a base rate, plus a
spread that ranges from 1.75% to 2.25% for LIBOR loans and 0.75% to 1.25% for base rate loans. The spread is determined on the basis of a pricing grid that results in a higher spread as Wise Alloys LLCs average quarterly borrowing availability
under the Wise ABL Facility declines, and, in each case, is based upon the borrowing base calculation delivered to the Wise ABL Facility Agent for the last calendar month (or, in certain instances, week) of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter.
Letters of credit under the Wise ABL Facility are subject to a fee payable to the lenders equal to the current margin applicable to LIBOR
loans multiplied by the daily balance of the undrawn amount of all outstanding letters of credit, payable in cash monthly in arrears.
Unused commitments under the Wise ABL Facility are subject to an unused commitment fee equal to the aggregate amount of such unused
commitments multiplied by a rate equal to 0.375% per annum, payable in cash monthly in arrears, of the average available but unused borrowing capacity under the Wise ABL Facility.
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Subject to customary breakage costs with respect to LIBOR loans, borrowings under the
Wise ABL Facility may be repaid from time to time without premium or penalty.
The obligations of Wise Alloys LLC under the Wise ABL
Facility are guaranteed by Constellium Holdco II B.V. and Wise Metals Group LLC. The obligations under the Wise ABL Facility are secured by (i) a first priority (subject to certain specified permitted liens) perfected security interest in all
of Wise Alloys LLC and the guarantors (other than Constellium Holdco II B.V.) present and future assets and properties consisting of Wise ABL Priority Collateral, (ii) a second priority (subordinate only to the security interest and liens
under the Wise Senior Secured Notes and subject to certain specified permitted liens) perfected security interest in all of Wise Alloys LLC and the guarantors (other than Constellium Holdco II B.V.) present and future assets and properties,
other than Wise ABL Priority Collateral and the Specified Mill Assets Collateral, and (iii) a second priority (subordinate only to the security interest under the Wise Senior Secured Notes and the Rexam Advance Agreement and subject to certain
specified permitted liens) perfected security interest in all of Wise Alloys LLC and the guarantors (other than Constellium Holdco II B.V.) present and future assets and properties consisting of Specified Mill Assets Collateral. The guarantee
of the Wise ABL Facility by Constellium Holdco II B.V. is unsecured.
Wise ABL Priority Collateral consists of
(i) accounts and payment intangibles, (ii) inventory, (iii) deposit accounts and securities accounts, including all monies, uncertificated securities and other funds held in or on deposit therein (including all cash, marketable
securities and other funds held in or on deposit in either of the foregoing), (iv) all investment property, equipment, general intangibles, books and records pertaining to the Wise ABL Priority Collateral, documents, instruments, chattel paper,
letter-of-credit
rights, supporting obligations related to the foregoing, business interruption insurance, commercial tort claims, and (v) all proceeds of the
foregoing, in each case subject to certain exceptions.
Specified Mill Assets Collateral consists of the equipment and
fixtures of Wise Alloys LLC and the guarantors constituting the three-stand mill located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama which are being financed pursuant to the Rexam Advance Agreement and related assets.
The Wise ABL Facility contains customary terms and conditions, including, among other things, negative covenants limiting Wise Alloys LLC, the
guarantors, and their respective restricted subsidiaries ability to incur debt, grant liens, make investments, loans and advances, make acquisitions, sell assets, pay dividends and other restricted payments, prepay certain debt, merge,
consolidate or amalgamate and engage in affiliate transactions.
The Wise ABL Facility provides that if borrowing availability thereunder
drops below a threshold amount equal to the greater of (a) 10% of the aggregate commitments under the Wise ABL Facility and (b) $20 million, Wise Alloys LLC will be required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 to
1.0, calculated on a trailing
12-month
basis until such time as borrowing availability has been at least equal to the greater of $20 million and 10% of the aggregate commitments under the Wise ABL
Facility for 30 consecutive days.
The Wise ABL Facility also contains customary events of default, including an event of default
triggered by certain changes of control. The Wise Acquisition constituted such a change of control.
In connection with the Wise
Acquisition, we amended the Wise ABL Facility to, among other things, (i) provide that the consummation of the Wise Acquisition does not constitute an event of default, (ii) remove from the collateral securing the Wise ABL Facility the
receivables of a single obligor that will be sold under the Wise RPA (as defined below), (iii) permit transactions between Wise and its subsidiaries on the one hand and Constellium and its subsidiaries on the other, subject to certain
conditions, (iv) on the effective date of the Wise RPA, reduce the size of the facility to $200 million, and (v) provide for Constellium Holdco II B.V. to guarantee the obligations thereunder.
On November 4, 2015, in connection with an amendment to the Wise RPA Amendment (as defined below), we amended the Wise ABL Facility to
increase the amount of certain receivables permitted to be sold pursuant to receivables factoring arrangements from $300 million to $400 million.
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On March 1, 2016, General Electric Capital Corporation resigned as the Wise ABL Facility
Agent and was replaced by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.
On February 7, 2017, in connection with the issuance of the
February 2017 Notes, we amended the Wise ABL Facility to (i) amend the negative covenants to permit Wise Metals Group LLC and its subsidiaries to guarantee debt of Constellium and its subsidiaries and to grant liens on their assets to secure
any such guarantees, (ii) release TMC, AEM, and Wise Alloys Finance Corporation as guarantors of the Wise ABL Facility, (iii) extend the maturity date of the Wise ABL Facility to September 14, 2020, and (iv) make certain other
changes to the negative covenants under the Wise ABL Facility. The amendment also reduced the maximum aggregate revolving commitments under the Wise ABL Facility to $170 million.
Wise Factoring Facilities
On
March 23, 2015, Wise Alloys LLC entered into a Receivables Purchase Agreement (the Wise RPA) with Wise Alloys Funding LLC (the Wise RPA Seller) and HSBC Bank USA, National Association (the Wise RPA
Purchaser), providing for the sale of certain receivables of Wise Alloys LLC to the Wise RPA Purchaser in an amount not to exceed $100 million in the aggregate outstanding at any time. Receivables under the agreement were sold at a
discount based on a rate equal to LIBOR plus
0.80-3.50%
(based on the credit rating of the account debtor) per annum. Wise Alloys Funding LLC was also required to pay the Wise RPA Purchaser a commitment fee on
the unused portion of the commitments under the Wise RPA of
0.40-1.75%
(based on the credit rating of the account debtor) per annum. Subject to certain customary exceptions, each purchase under the Wise RPA
was made without recourse to the Wise RPA Seller. The Wise RPA Seller has no liability to the Wise RPA Purchaser, and the Wise RPA Purchaser is solely responsible for the account debtors failure to pay any purchased receivable when it is due
and payable under the terms applicable thereto. Constellium Holdco II B.V. provided a guaranty for the Wise RPA Sellers performance obligations under the Wise RPA. The Wise RPA was terminated in April 2016.
On March 16, 2016, Wise Alloys LLC (Wise Alloys) entered into a Receivables Purchase Agreement (the New Wise RPA)
with Wise Alloys Funding II LLC (the New Wise RPA Seller), Hitachi Capital America Corp. (Hitachi), and Greensill Capital Inc., as purchaser agent, providing for the sale of certain receivables of Wise Alloys to Hitachi. The
New Wise RPA was amended on June 28, 2016 to increase the aggregate amount of receivables committed to be purchased thereunder, and on November 22, 2016 to join Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., New York Branch (together with Hitachi, the New
Wise RPA Purchasers) as a purchaser and further increase the aggregate amount of receivables committed to be purchased thereunder. As amended, the New Wise RPA provides for the sale of receivables to the New Wise RPA Purchasers in an amount
not to exceed $325 million in the aggregate outstanding at any time. Receivables under the New Wise RPA are sold at a discount based on a rate equal to a LIBOR rate plus
2.00-2.50%
(based on the credit
rating of the account debtor) per annum.
Subject to certain customary exceptions, each purchase under the New Wise RPA is made without
recourse to the New Wise RPA Seller. The New Wise RPA Seller has no liability to the New Wise RPA Purchasers, and the New Wise RPA Purchasers are solely responsible for the account debtors failure to pay any purchased receivable when it is due
and payable under the terms applicable thereto. Constellium Holdco II B.V. has provided a guaranty for the New Wise RPA Sellers and Wise Alloys performance obligations under the New Wise RPA.
The New Wise RPA contains customary covenants. The New Wise RPA Purchasers obligation to purchase receivables under the New Wise RPA is
subject to certain conditions, including without limitation that certain changes of control shall not have occurred, that there shall not have occurred a material adverse change in the business condition, operations or performance of the New Wise
RPA Seller, Wise Alloys, or Constellium Holdco II B.V., and that Constelliums corporate credit rating shall not have been withdrawn by either Standard & Poors or Moodys or downgraded below
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by Standard & Poors and B3 by Moodys.
On January 25, 2017, the New
Wise RPA was amended to extend the date on which the New Wise RPA Purchasers obligation to purchase receivables under the New Wise RPA will terminate January 24, 2018.
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Metal Supply Agreement
In connection with the Acquisition, Constellium Switzerland, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Constellium N.V., entered into certain
agreements dated as of January 4, 2011 with Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. (Rio Tinto Alcan), Aluminium Pechiney and Alcan Holdings Switzerland AG (AHS), each of which is an affiliate of Rio Tinto, which provide for, among other
things, the supply of metal by Rio Tinto affiliates to Constellium Switzerland, the provision of certain technical assistance and other services relating to aluminium-lithium, a covenant by Rio Tinto Alcan to refrain from producing, supplying or
selling aluminium-lithium alloys to third parties and certain cost reimbursement obligations of AHS. Constellium has provided a guarantee to Rio Tinto Alcan and Aluminium Pechiney in respect of Constellium Switzerlands obligations under the
supply agreements. Constellium Switzerland and Rio Tinto Alcan have a multi-year supply agreement for the supply of sheet ingot. The agreement provides for certain representations and warranties, audit and inspection rights,
on-time
shipment requirements and other customary terms and conditions. Each party is required to pay certain penalty or reimbursement amounts in the event it fails or is unable to purchase or supply, as applicable,
specified minimum annual quantities of metal.
There are no limits under the laws of the Netherlands or in our
Amended and Restated Articles of Association on
non-residents
of the Netherlands holding or voting our ordinary shares. Currently, there are no exchange controls under the laws of the Netherlands on the
conduct of our operations or affecting the remittance of dividends.
French exchange control regulations currently do not limit the amount
of payments that we may remit to
non-residents
of France, subject to any restrictions that may be applicable by reason of embargos or similar measures in force with respect to certain countries and/or persons.
Laws and regulations concerning foreign exchange controls do require, however, that all payments or transfers of funds made by a French resident to a
non-resident
be handled by an accredited intermediary.
Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following discussion describes the material U.S. federal income tax consequences relating to acquiring, owning and disposing of our
ordinary shares by a U.S. Holder (as defined below) that holds the ordinary shares as capital assets (generally, property held for investment) under the Code. This discussion is based upon existing U.S. federal income tax law, including
the Code, U.S. Treasury regulations thereunder, rulings and court decisions, all of which are subject to differing interpretations or change, possibly with retroactive effect. No ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) has
been sought with respect to any U.S. federal income tax consequences described below, and there can be no assurance that the IRS or a court will not take a contrary position.
This discussion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant to particular investors in light of their
individual circumstances, including investors subject to special tax rules (for example, financial institutions, insurance companies, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, broker-dealers, traders in securities that elect
mark-to-market
treatment, any entity or arrangement treated as a partnership or pass-through entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes and any investor therein,
tax-exempt
organizations (including private foundations), individual retirement and other
tax-deferred
accounts, U.S. expatriates, investors who are not U.S. Holders, U.S.
Holders who own (directly, indirectly or constructively) 10% or more of our stock (by vote or value), U.S. Holders that acquire their ordinary shares pursuant to any employee share option or otherwise as compensation, U.S. Holders that hold their
ordinary shares as part of a straddle, hedge, conversion, wash sale, constructive sale or other integrated transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes or U.S. Holders that have a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar, all of whom may
be subject to tax rules that differ significantly from those summarized below). In addition, this discussion does not discuss any U.S. federal estate, gift or alternative minimum tax consequences, any tax consequences of the
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Medicare tax on certain investment income pursuant to the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, any considerations with respect to FATCA (which for this purpose means Sections
1471 through 1474 of the Code, the Treasury regulations and administrative guidance promulgated thereunder, any intergovernmental agreement entered in connection therewith, and any
non-U.S.
laws, rules or
directives implementing or relating to any of the foregoing), or any state, local or
non-U.S.
tax consequences. Each U.S. Holder is urged to consult its tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal, state, local and
non-U.S.
income and other tax considerations of an investment in our ordinary shares.
General
For
purposes of this discussion, a U.S. Holder is a beneficial owner of our ordinary shares that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (i) an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States, (ii) a corporation (or
other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) created in, or organized under the law of, the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia, (iii) an estate the income of which is includable in
gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes regardless of its source, or (iv) a trust (A) the administration of which is subject to the primary supervision of a U.S. court and which has one or more U.S. persons who have the authority
to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (B) that has otherwise validly elected to be treated as a U.S. person under the Code.
If an entity or arrangement treated as a partnership or pass-through entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes is a beneficial owner of our
ordinary shares, the tax treatment of an investor therein will generally depend upon the status of such investor, the activities of the entity or arrangement, and certain determinations made at the investor level. Such entities or arrangements, and
investors therein, are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding their investment in our ordinary shares.
Passive Foreign
Investment Company Consequences
We believe that we will not be a passive foreign investment company for U.S. federal
income tax purposes (PFIC) for the current taxable year and that we have not been a PFIC for prior taxable years and we expect that we will not become a PFIC in the foreseeable future, although there can be no assurance in this regard. A
foreign corporation will be a PFIC in any taxable year in which, after taking into account the income and assets of the corporation and certain subsidiaries pursuant to applicable look-through rules, either (i) at least 75% of its
gross income is passive income, or (ii) at least 50% of its assets produce or are held for the production of passive income. For this purpose, passive income generally includes dividends, interest, royalties
and rents and certain other categories of income, subject to certain exceptions. The determination of whether we are a PFIC is a fact-intensive determination that includes ascertaining the fair market value (or, in certain circumstances, tax basis)
of all of our assets on a quarterly basis and the character of each item of income we earn. This determination is made annually and cannot be completed until the close of a taxable year. It depends upon the portion of our assets (including goodwill)
and income characterized as passive under the PFIC rules, as described above. Accordingly, it is possible that we may become a PFIC due to changes in our income or asset composition or a decline in the market value of our equity. Because PFIC status
is a fact-intensive determination, no assurance can be given that we are not, have not been, or will not become, classified as a PFIC.
If
we are a PFIC for any taxable year, U.S. Holders generally will be subject to special tax rules that could result in materially adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences. In such event, a U.S. Holder may be subject to U.S. federal income tax at
the highest applicable ordinary income tax rates on (i) any excess distribution that we make to the U.S. Holder (which generally means any distribution paid during a taxable year to a U.S. Holder that is greater than 125% of the
average annual distributions paid in the three preceding taxable years or, if shorter, the U.S. Holders holding period for the ordinary shares), or (ii) any gain realized on the disposition of our ordinary shares. In addition, a U.S.
Holder may be subject to an interest charge on such tax. Furthermore, the favorable dividend tax rates that may apply to certain U.S. Holders on our dividends will not apply if we are a PFIC during the taxable year in which such dividend was paid,
or the preceding taxable year.
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As an alternative to the foregoing rules, if we are a PFIC for any taxable year, a U.S. Holder
may make a
mark-to-market
election with respect to our ordinary shares, provided that the ordinary shares are regularly traded. Although no assurances may be given, we
expect that our ordinary shares should qualify as being regularly traded. If a U.S. Holder makes a valid
mark-to-market
election, the U.S. Holder will generally
(i) include as ordinary income for each taxable year that we are a PFIC the excess, if any, of the fair market value of our ordinary shares held at the end of the taxable year over the adjusted tax basis of such ordinary shares and
(ii) deduct as an ordinary loss the excess, if any, of the adjusted tax basis of the ordinary shares over the fair market value of such ordinary shares held at the end of the taxable year, but only to the extent of the net amount previously
included in income as a result of the
mark-to-market
election. The U.S. Holders tax basis in the ordinary shares would be adjusted to reflect any income or loss
resulting from the
mark-to-market
election. Gain on the sale or other disposition of our ordinary shares would be treated as ordinary income, and loss on the sale or
other disposition of our ordinary shares would be treated as an ordinary loss, but only to the extent of the amount previously included in income as a result of the
mark-to-market
election. If a U.S. Holder makes a
mark-to-market
election in respect of a
corporation classified as a PFIC and such corporation ceases to be classified as a PFIC, the holder will not be required to take into account the gain or loss described above during any period that such corporation is not classified as a PFIC.
Because a
mark-to-market
election cannot be made for any lower-tier PFICs that we may own, a U.S. Holder may continue to be subject to the PFIC rules with respect to
such U.S. Holders indirect interest in any investment held by us that is treated as an equity interest in a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
A qualified electing fund election (QEF election), in certain limited circumstances, could serve as a further
alternative to the foregoing rules with respect to an investment in a PFIC. However, in order for a U.S. Holder to be able to make a QEF election, we would need to provide such U.S. Holder with certain information. Because we do not intend to
provide U.S. Holders with the information they would need to make such an election, prospective investors should assume that the QEF election will not be available in respect of an investment in our ordinary shares.
Each U.S. Holder is urged to consult its tax advisor concerning the U.S. federal income tax consequences of acquiring, owning or disposing of
our ordinary shares if we are or become classified as a PFIC, including the possibility of making a
mark-to-market
election.
The remainder of the discussion below assumes that we are not a PFIC, have not been a PFIC and will not become a PFIC in the future.
Distributions
The
gross amount of distributions with respect to our ordinary shares (including the amount of any
non-U.S.
withholding taxes) will be taxable as dividends, to the extent paid out of our current or accumulated
earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. Such distributions will be includable in a U.S. Holders gross income as ordinary dividend income on the day actually or constructively received by the U.S. Holder.
Such dividends will not be eligible for the dividends-received deduction allowed to corporations under the Code.
To the extent that the
amount of the distribution exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits for a taxable year, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles, the distribution will be treated first as a
tax-free
return of capital to the extent of the U.S. Holders tax basis in our ordinary shares, and to the extent the amount of the distribution exceeds the U.S. Holders tax basis, the excess will
be taxed as capital gain recognized on a sale or exchange of such ordinary shares. Because we do not expect to determine our earnings and profits in accordance with U.S. federal income tax principles, U.S. Holders should expect that a distribution
will generally be reported as a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes, even if that distribution would otherwise be treated as a
tax-free
return of capital or as capital gain under the rules described
above.
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With respect to noncorporate U.S. Holders, certain dividends received from a qualified
foreign corporation may be subject to reduced rates of U.S. federal income taxation. A
non-U.S.
corporation is treated as a qualified foreign corporation with respect to dividends paid by that
corporation on shares that are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. We believe our ordinary shares, which are listed on the NYSE, are considered to be readily tradable on an established securities market in the
United States, although there can be no assurance that this will continue to be the case in the future. Noncorporate U.S. Holders that do not meet a minimum holding period requirement during which they are not protected from the risk of loss, or
that elect to treat the dividend income as investment income pursuant to Section 163(d)(4) of the Code, will not be eligible for the reduced rates of taxation regardless of our status as a qualified foreign corporation. In addition,
even if the minimum holding period requirement has been met, the rate reduction will not apply to dividends if the recipient of a dividend is obligated to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related property.
You should consult your own tax advisors regarding the application of these rules given your particular circumstances.
In the event that
a U.S. Holder is subject to
non-U.S.
withholding taxes on dividends paid to such U.S. Holder with respect to our ordinary shares, such U.S. Holder may be eligible, subject to certain conditions and
limitations, to claim a foreign tax credit for such
non-U.S.
withholding taxes against the U.S. Holders U.S. federal income tax liability or alternatively deduct such
non-U.S.
withholding taxes in computing such U.S. Holders U.S. federal income tax liability. Dividends paid to a U.S. Holder with respect to our ordinary shares are expected to generally constitute
foreign source income and to generally be treated as passive category income, for purposes of the foreign tax credit, except that a portion of such dividends may be treated as income from U.S. sources if (i) U.S. persons
(as defined in the Code and applicable Treasury regulations) own, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of our ordinary shares (by vote or value) and (ii) we receive more than a
de minimis
amount of income from U.S. sources. The rules
governing the foreign tax credit and ability to deduct such
non-U.S.
withholding taxes are complex and involve the application of rules that depend upon your particular circumstances. You are urged to consult
your own tax advisors regarding the availability of, and any limits or conditions to, the foreign tax credit or deduction under your particular circumstances.
Sale, Exchange or Other Disposition
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize taxable gain or loss on any sale, exchange or other taxable
disposition of our ordinary shares in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized for our ordinary shares and the U.S. Holders tax basis in such ordinary shares. Such gain or loss will generally be capital gain or loss.
Capital gains of individuals derived with respect to capital assets held for more than one year generally are eligible for reduced rates of U.S. federal income taxation. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations. Any gain or loss
recognized by a U.S. Holder will generally be treated as U.S. source gain or loss. You are urged to consult your tax advisors regarding the tax consequences if a
non-U.S.
tax is imposed on a sale, exchange or
other disposition of our ordinary shares, including the availability of the foreign tax credit or deduction under your particular circumstances.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
A U.S. Holder with interests in specified foreign financial assets (including, among other assets, our ordinary shares, unless such
shares were held on such U.S. Holders behalf through certain financial institutions) may be required to file an information report with the IRS if the aggregate value of all such assets exceeds certain threshold amounts. You should consult
your own tax advisor as to the possible obligation to file such information reports in light of your particular circumstances.
Moreover,
information reporting generally will apply to dividends in respect of our ordinary shares and the proceeds from the sale, exchange or other disposition of our ordinary shares, in each case, that are paid to a U.S. Holder within the United States
(and in certain cases, outside the United States or through certain U.S. intermediaries), unless the U.S. Holder is an exempt recipient. Backup withholding (currently at a rate of 28%)
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may also apply to such payments, unless the U.S. Holder provides a correct taxpayer identification number, certifies as to no loss of exemption from backup withholding by providing a properly
completed IRS Form
W-9
and otherwise complies with applicable requirements of the backup withholding rules, or otherwise establishes an exemption. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts
withheld under the backup withholding rules generally will be allowed as a refund or a credit against a U.S. Holders U.S. federal income tax liability provided the required information is timely furnished to the IRS. You should consult your
tax advisors regarding the application of the U.S. information reporting and backup withholding rules to your particular circumstances.
Material Dutch
Tax Consequences
General
The information set out below is a summary of certain material Dutch tax consequences in connection with the acquisition, ownership and
transfer of our ordinary shares. This summary does not purport to be a comprehensive description of all the Dutch tax considerations that may be relevant to a particular holder of our ordinary shares. Such holders may be subject to special tax
treatment under any applicable law and this summary is not intended to be applicable in respect of all categories of holders of our ordinary shares.
This summary is based on the tax laws of the Netherlands as in effect on January 1, 2017, as well as regulations, rulings and decisions
of the Netherlands or of its taxing and other authorities available in printed form on or before such date and now in effect, and as applied and interpreted by Netherlands courts, without prejudice to any amendments introduced at a later date and
implemented with or without retroactive effect. All of the foregoing is subject to change, which change could apply retroactively and could affect the continued validity of this summary.
For Dutch tax purposes, a holder of our ordinary shares may include an individual who, or an entity that, does not have the legal title to our
ordinary shares, but to whom nevertheless our ordinary shares are attributed either based on such individual or entity holding a beneficial interest in our ordinary shares or based on specific statutory provisions, including statutory provisions
pursuant to which our ordinary shares are attributed to an individual who is, or who has directly or indirectly inherited from a person who was, the settlor, grantor or similar originator of a trust, foundation or similar entity that holds our
ordinary shares, such as the separated private assets (
afgezonderd particulier vermogen
) provisions of the Dutch Income Tax Act 2001 (
Wet inkomstenbelasting 2001
) and the Dutch Gift and Inheritance Tax Act 1956 (S
uccessiewet
1956
).
Because this is a general summary, prospective holders of our ordinary shares should consult their own tax advisors as to the
Dutch or other tax consequences of the acquisition, holding and transfer of the ordinary shares including, in particular, the application to their particular situations of the tax considerations discussed below, as well as the application of foreign
or other tax laws.
This summary does not describe any tax consequences arising under the laws of any taxing jurisdiction other than the
Netherlands in connection with the acquisition, ownership and transfer of our ordinary shares. All references in this summary to the Netherlands and to Netherlands or Dutch law are to the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and its law,
respectively, only. In addition, any reference hereafter made to a treaty for the avoidance of double taxation concluded by the Netherlands, includes the Tax Arrangement for the Kingdom of the Netherlands (
Belastingregeling voor het
Koninkrijk
), the Tax Arrangement the Netherlands - Curacao (
Belastingregeling Nederland - Curaco
), the Tax Arrangement for the country of the Netherlands (
Belastingregeling voor het land Nederland
) and the Tax Arrangement the
Netherlands - St. Maarten (
Belastingregeling Nederland - St. Maarten
).
Dividend Withholding Tax
General
Dividends
paid on our ordinary shares to a holder of ordinary shares are generally subject to withholding tax of 15% imposed by the Netherlands. Generally, the dividend withholding tax will not be borne by us, but we will
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withhold from the gross dividends paid on our ordinary shares. The term dividends for this purpose includes, but is not limited to:
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distributions in cash or in kind, deemed and constructive distributions and repayments of
paid-in
capital not recognized for Dutch dividend withholding tax purposes;
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liquidation proceeds, proceeds of redemption of shares or, generally, consideration for the repurchase of shares in excess of the average
paid-in
capital recognized for Dutch
dividend withholding tax purposes;
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the nominal value of shares issued to a shareholder or an increase of the nominal value of shares, as the case may be, to the extent that it does not appear that a contribution to the capital recognized for Dutch
dividend withholding tax purposes was made or will be made; and
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partial repayment of
paid-in
capital, recognized for Dutch dividend withholding tax purposes, if and to the extent that there are net profits (
zuivere winst
), within the
meaning of the Dutch Dividend Withholding Tax Act 1965 (
Wet op de dividendbelasting 1965
), unless the general meeting of shareholders has resolved in advance to make such a repayment and provided that the nominal value of the shares concerned
has been reduced by a corresponding amount by way of an amendment of our Amended and Restated Articles of Association.
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Holder of Our Ordinary Shares Resident in the Netherlands
A holder of our ordinary shares who is, or who is deemed to be, a resident of the Netherlands can generally credit the withholding tax against
his Dutch income tax or Dutch corporate income tax liability and is generally entitled to a refund of dividend withholding taxes exceeding his aggregate Dutch income tax or Dutch corporate income tax liability, provided certain conditions are met,
unless such holder of our ordinary shares is not considered to be the beneficial owner of the dividends provided such holder is entitled to the benefits of such double taxation convention.
A holder of our ordinary shares who is the recipient of dividends (the Recipient) will not be considered the beneficial owner of
the dividends for this purpose if:
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as a consequence of a combination of transactions, a person other than the Recipient wholly or partly benefits from the dividends;
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whereby such other person retains, directly or indirectly, an interest similar to that in the ordinary shares on which the dividends were paid; and
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that other person is entitled to a credit, reduction or refund of dividend withholding tax that is less than that of the Recipient (Dividend Stripping).
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Holder of Our Ordinary Shares not Resident in the Netherlands
With respect to a holder of our ordinary shares, who is not and is not deemed to be a resident of the Netherlands for purposes of Dutch
taxation and who is considered to be a resident of a country other than the Netherlands under the provisions of a double taxation convention that the Netherlands has concluded with such country, the following may apply. Such holder of our ordinary
shares may, depending on the terms of and subject to compliance with the procedures for claiming benefits under such double taxation convention, be eligible for a full or partial exemption from or a reduction or refund of Dutch dividend withholding
tax provided such holder is entitled to the benefits of such double taxation convention.
In addition, an exemption from Dutch dividend
withholding tax will generally apply to dividends distributed to certain qualifying entities, provided that the following tests are satisfied:
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the entity is a resident of another EU member state or of a designated state that is a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (currently Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein), according to the tax laws of
such state;
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the entity at the time of the distribution has an interest in us to which the participation exemption, as meant in article 13 of the Dutch Corporate Income Tax Act 1969 (
Wet op de
vennootschapsbelasting
1969), or to which the participation credit, as meant in article 13aa of the Dutch Corporate Income Tax Act 1969, would have been applicable, had such entity been a tax resident of the Netherlands;
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the entity does not perform a function similar to an exempt investment institution (
vrijgestelde
beleggingsinstelling
) or fiscal investment institution (
fiscale beleggingsinstelling
), as defined in
the Dutch Corporate Income Tax Act 1969; and
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the entity is, in its state of residence, not considered to be resident outside the EU member states or the designated states that are party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area under the terms of a double
taxation convention concluded with a third state.
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The exemption from Dutch dividend withholding tax is not available if,
pursuant to a provision for the prevention of fraud or abuse included in a double taxation treaty between the Netherlands and the country of residence of the
non-resident
holder of our ordinary shares, such
holder would not be entitled to the reduction of tax on dividends provided for by such treaty. Furthermore, the exemption from Dutch dividend withholding tax will only be available to the beneficial owner of the dividend.
Furthermore, certain entities that are resident in (a) another EU member state, (b) a designated state that is a party to the
Agreement on the European Economic Area (currently Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) or (c) a designated jurisdiction which has an arrangement for the exchange of tax information with the Netherlands, provided that such entity under
(c) holds ordinary shares as portfolio investment (i.e., such ordinary shares are not held with a view to the establishment or maintenance of lasting and direct economic links between such holder of ordinary shares and the Company and such
ordinary shares do not allow such holder of ordinary shares to participate effectively in the management or control of the Company) and that are not subject to taxation levied by reference to profits in their state of residence, may be entitled to a
refund of Dutch dividend withholding tax, provided:
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such entity, had it been a resident in the Netherlands, would not be subject to corporate income tax in the Netherlands;
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such entity can be considered to be the beneficial owner of the dividends;
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(iii)
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such entity does not perform a similar function to that of a fiscal investment institution (
fiscale
beleggingsinstelling
) or an exempt investment institution (
vrijgestelde
beleggingsinstelling
) as defined in the Dutch Corporate Income Tax Act 1969; and
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certain administrative conditions are met.
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Dividend distributions to a U.S. holder of our
ordinary shares (with an interest of less than 10% of the voting rights in us) are subject to 15% dividend withholding tax, which is equal to the rate such U.S. holder may be entitled to under the Convention Between the Kingdom of the Netherlands
and the United States for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, executed in Washington on December 18, 1992, as amended from time to time (the
Netherlands-U.S.
Convention). As such, there is no need to claim a refund of the excess of the amount withheld over the tax treaty rate.
On the basis of article 35 of the
Netherlands-U.S.
Convention, qualifying U.S. pension trusts are
under certain conditions entitled to a full exemption from Dutch dividend withholding tax. Such qualifying exempt U.S. pension trusts must provide us form IB 96 USA, along with a valid certificate, for the application of relief at source from
dividend withholding tax. If we receive the required documentation prior to the relevant dividend payment date, then we may apply such relief at source. If a qualifying exempt U.S. pension trust fails to satisfy these requirements prior to the
payment of a dividend, then such qualifying exempt pension trust may claim a refund of Dutch withholding tax by filing form IB 96 USA with the Dutch tax authorities. On the basis of article 36 of the
Netherlands-U.S.
Convention, qualifying exempt U.S. organizations are under certain conditions
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entitled to a full exemption from Dutch dividend withholding tax. Such qualifying exempt U.S. organizations are not entitled to claim relief at source, and instead must claim a refund of Dutch
withholding tax by filing form IB 95 USA with the Dutch tax authorities.
The concept of Dividend Stripping, described above, may also be
applied to determine whether a holder of our ordinary shares may be eligible for a full or partial exemption from, reduction or refund of Dutch dividend withholding tax, as described in the preceding paragraphs.
In general, we will be required to remit all amounts withheld as Dutch dividend withholding tax to the Dutch tax authorities. However, in
connection with distributions received by us from our foreign subsidiaries, we are allowed, subject to certain conditions, to reduce the amount of Dutch dividend withholding tax to be remitted to Dutch tax authorities by the lesser of:
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3% of the portion of the distribution paid by us that is subject to Dutch dividend withholding tax; and
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3% of the dividends and profit distributions, before deduction of
non-Dutch
withholding taxes, received by us from qualifying foreign subsidiaries in the current calendar year (up
to the date of the distribution by us) and the two preceding calendar years, insofar as such dividends and profit distributions have not yet been taken into account for purposes of establishing the above-mentioned deductions.
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For purposes of determining the 3% threshold under (i) above, a distribution by us is not taken into account in case the Dutch dividend
withholding tax withheld in respect thereof may be fully refunded, unless the recipient of such distribution is a qualifying entity that is not subject to corporate income tax.
Although this reduction reduces the amount of Dutch dividend withholding tax that we are required to pay to the Dutch tax authorities, it does
not reduce the amount of tax that we are required to withhold from dividends.
Tax on Income and Capital Gains
General
The description
of taxation set out in this section of this Annual Report is not intended for any holder of our ordinary shares, who:
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is an individual and for whom the income or capital gains derived from the ordinary shares are attributable to employment activities the income from which is taxable in the Netherlands;
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is an entity that is a resident or deemed to be a resident of the Netherlands and that is, in whole or in part, not subject to or exempt from Netherlands corporate income tax;
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is an entity that has an interest in us to which the participation exemption (
deelnemingsvrijstelling
) or the participation credit (
deelnemingsverrekening
) is applicable as set out in the Dutch Corporate
Income Tax Act 1969;
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is a fiscal investment institution (
fiscale
beleggingsinstelling
) or an exempt investment institution (
vrijgestelde
beleggingsinstelling
) as defined in the Dutch Corporate Income Tax Act
1969; or
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has a substantial interest (
aanmerkelijk
belang
) or a deemed substantial interest as defined in the Dutch Income Tax Act 2001 in us.
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Generally a holder of our ordinary shares will have a substantial interest in us in the meaning of paragraph (v) above if he holds, alone
or together with his partner (a statutorily defined term), whether directly or indirectly, the ownership of, or certain other rights over shares representing 5% or more of our total issued and outstanding capital (or the issued and outstanding
capital of any class of our shares), or rights to acquire shares, whether or not already issued, which represent at any time 5% or more of our total issued and outstanding capital (or the issued and outstanding capital of any class of our shares) or
the ownership of certain profit participating
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certificates that relate to 5% or more of the annual profit and/or to 5% or more of the liquidation proceeds of us. A holder of our ordinary shares will also have a substantial interest in us if
one of certain relatives of that holder or of his partner (a statutorily defined term) has a substantial interest in us.
If a holder of
our ordinary shares does not have a substantial interest, a deemed substantial interest will be present if (part of) a substantial interest has been disposed of, or is deemed to have been disposed of, without recognizing taxable gain.
Residents of the Netherlands
Individuals
An individual
who is resident or deemed to be resident in the Netherlands (a Dutch Resident Individual) and who holds our ordinary shares will be subject to Netherlands income tax on income and/or capital gains derived from our ordinary shares at the
progressive rate (up to 52%; rate for 2017) if:
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the holder derives profits from an enterprise or deemed enterprise, whether as an entrepreneur (
ondernemer
) or pursuant to a
co-entitlement
to the net worth of such
enterprise (other than as an entrepreneur or a shareholder), to which enterprise the ordinary shares are attributable; or
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the holder derives income or capital gains from the ordinary shares that are taxable as benefits from miscellaneous activities (
resultaat uit overige werkzaamheden
, as defined in the Dutch Income Tax
Act 2001), which include the performance of activities with respect to the ordinary shares that exceed regular, active portfolio management (
normaal, actief vermogensbeheer
) and also include benefits resulting from a lucrative interest
(
lucratief belang
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If conditions (i) and (ii) above do not apply, any holder of our ordinary shares who is a
Dutch Resident Individual will be subject to Netherlands income tax on a deemed return regardless of the actual income and/or capital gains derived from our ordinary shares. This deemed return has been set for 2017 at a variable return between 2.87%
and 5.39% (depending on the amount of such holders net investment assets for the year) of the individuals yield basis (
rendementsgrondslag
) insofar as this exceeds a certain threshold (
heffingsvrijvermogen
). The
individuals yield basis is determined as the fair market value of certain qualifying assets (including, as the case may be, the ordinary shares) held by the Dutch Resident Individual less the fair market value of certain qualifying
liabilities, both determined on January 1 of the relevant year. The deemed return between 2.87% and 5.39% will be taxed at a rate of 30% (rate for 2017). Following 2017, the deemed return will be adjusted annually. However, at the request of
the Netherlands Parliament, the Netherlands Ministry of Finance is also reviewing whether the taxation of income from savings and investments can be based on the actual income and/or gains realized in respect of investment assets (including, as the
case may be, the ordinary shares) instead of a deemed return.
Entities
An entity that is resident or deemed to be resident in the Netherlands (a Dutch Resident Entity) will generally be subject to
Netherlands corporate income tax with respect to income and capital gains derived from the ordinary shares. The Netherlands corporate income tax rate is 20% for the first 200,000 of the taxable amount, and 25% for the excess of the taxable
amount over 200,000 (rates applicable for 2017).
Non-Residents
of the Netherlands
A person who is neither a Dutch Resident Individual nor Dutch Resident Entity (a
Non-Dutch
Resident) and who holds our ordinary shares is generally not subject to Netherlands income tax or corporate income tax (other than dividend withholding tax described above) on income and
capital gains derived from the ordinary shares, provided that:
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such
Non-Dutch
Resident does not derive profits from an enterprise or
deemed enterprise, whether as an entrepreneur (
ondernemer
) or pursuant to a
co-entitlement
to the net worth of such enterprise (other
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than as an entrepreneur or a shareholder) which enterprise is, in whole or in part, carried on through a permanent establishment or a permanent representative in the Netherlands and to which
enterprise or part of an enterprise, as the case may be, the ordinary shares are attributable or deemed attributable;
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in the case of a
Non-Dutch
Resident who is an individual, such individual does not derive income or capital gains from the Shares that are taxable as benefits from
miscellaneous activities (
resultaat
uit
overige
werkzaamheden
, as defined in the Dutch Income Tax Act 2001) performed or deemed to be performed in the Netherlands, which include the performance of activities
with respect to the ordinary shares that exceed regular, active portfolio management (
normaal
,
actief
vermogensbeheer
) and also include benefits resulting from a lucrative interest (
luctratief
belang
); and
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such
Non-Dutch
Resident is neither entitled to a share in the profits of an enterprise nor
co-entitled
to the net worth of such enterprise
effectively managed in the Netherlands, other than by way of the holding of securities or, in the case of an individual, through an employment contract, to which enterprise the ordinary shares or payments in respect of the ordinary shares are
attributable.
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Gift and Inheritance Taxes
Dutch Residents
Generally, gift taxes (
schenkbelasting
) and inheritance taxes (
erfbelasting
) may arise in the Netherlands with respect to a
transfer of our ordinary shares by way of a gift by or on the death of a holder of our ordinary shares who is resident or deemed to be resident in the Netherlands for the purpose of the Netherlands Gift and Inheritance Tax Act 1956 at the time of
the gift or his/her death.
Non-Dutch
Residents
No Netherlands gift or inheritance taxes will be levied on the transfer of our ordinary shares by way of gift by or on the death of a holder of
our ordinary shares, who is neither a resident nor deemed to be a resident of the Netherlands for the purpose of the relevant provisions, unless:
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the transfer is construed as an inheritance or bequest or as a gift made by or on behalf of a person who, at the time of the gift or death, is or is deemed to be a resident of the Netherlands for the purpose of the
relevant provisions; or
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such holder dies while being a resident or deemed resident of the Netherlands within 180 days after the date of a gift of the ordinary shares.
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For purposes of the Dutch Gift and Inheritance Tax Act 1956, an individual who is of Dutch nationality will be deemed to be a resident of the
Netherlands if he has been a resident in the Netherlands at any time during the 10 years preceding the date of the gift or his death.
For
purposes of Netherlands gift tax, an individual will, irrespective of his nationality, be deemed to be resident of the Netherlands if he has been a resident in the Netherlands at any time during the 12 months preceding the date of the gift. The same
12-month
rule may apply to entities that have transferred their seat of residence out of the Netherlands.
Applicable tax treaties may override such deemed residency. For purposes of the Dutch Gift and Inheritance Tax Act 1956, a gift made under a
condition precedent is deemed to be made at the time the condition precedent is fulfilled and is subject to gift tax if the donor is or is deemed to be a resident of the Netherlands at that time.
Value-Added Tax
No
Netherlands value-added tax will be payable by a holder of our ordinary shares in consideration for the offer of our ordinary shares (other than value-added taxes on fees payable in respect of services not exempt from Netherlands value added tax).
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Other Taxes or Duties
No Netherlands registration tax, custom duty, stamp duty or any other similar tax or duty, other than court fees, will be payable in the
Netherlands by a holder of our ordinary shares in respect of or in connection with the acquisition, ownership and disposition of the ordinary shares.
Residence
A holder of
our ordinary shares will not become or be deemed to become a resident of the Netherlands solely by reason of holding these ordinary shares.
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Not applicable.
Not applicable.
You may read and copy any reports or other information that we
file at the SECs Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at
1-800-SEC-0330.
In addition, the SEC maintains an Internet website that contains reports and other information about issuers, like us, that file electronically with the
SEC. The address of that site is www.sec.gov.
We also make available on our website, free of charge, our annual reports on Form
20-F
and the text of our reports on
Form 6-K,
including any amendments to these reports, as well as certain other SEC filings, as soon as reasonably practicable after
they are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. Our website address is www.constellium.com. The information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference in this document.
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Subsidiary Information
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Not applicable.
Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Refer to the information set forth under the Notes to the consolidated financial statements at Item 18. Financial Statements:
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Note 2Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesFinancial Instruments; and
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Note 23Financial Risk Management.
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Item 12.
Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities
Not applicable.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Constellium is a global
leader in the design and manufacture of a broad range of innovative specialty rolled and extruded aluminum products, serving primarily the packaging, aerospace and automotive end-markets. The Group has a strategic footprint of manufacturing
facilities located in the United States, Europe and China, operates 21 production facilities, 9 administrative and commercial sites and one world-class technology center. It has more than 11,000 employees.
Constellium is a public company with limited liability. The business address (head office) of Constellium N.V. is Tupolevlaan
41-61,
1119 NW Schiphol-Rijk, the Netherlands.
Unless the context indicates otherwise, when we refer to
we, our, us, Constellium, the Group and the Company in this document, we are referring to Constellium N.V. and its subsidiaries.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1. Statement of compliance
The consolidated financial
statements of Constellium N.V. and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and as endorsed by the European Union (EU).
The Groups application of IFRS results in no difference between IFRS as issued by the IASB and IFRS as endorsed by the EU (http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/accounting/ias/index_en.htm).
The consolidated financial statements have been authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on March 8, 2017.
2.2. Application of new and revised IFRS
The following
new standards and amendments apply to the Group for the first time in 2016.
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Annual improvements to IFRSs 2012-2014 cycle
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Amendments to IAS 1, Disclosure Initiative
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Amendments to IFRS 11, Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations
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Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38, Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortization
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Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28, Sale or contribution of assets between an investor and its associate or joint venture
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They do not have any significant impact on the annual consolidated financial statements of the Group.
2.3. New standards and interpretations not yet mandatorily applicable
The Group has not applied the following new, revised and amended standards and interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective and which could
affect the Groups future consolidated financial statements.
The impact of the following standards and interpretations on the Groups results
and financial situation is currently being evaluated.
IFRS 15, Revenue from contracts with customers and its clarifications deal with
revenue recognition and establishes principles for reporting information to users of financial statements about the nature, amount, timing
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and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entitys contracts with customers. Revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of a good or service and thus has the
ability to direct the use and obtain the benefits from the good or service. The standard replaces IAS 18, Revenue and IAS 11, Construction contracts and related interpretations. The clarifications provide guidance
on identifying performance obligations, the principal versus agent assessment, accounting for licenses of intellectual property, and transition to the new revenue standard.
The standard and its clarifications will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018.
IFRS 16, Leases deals with principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosures of leases. The standard provides an
accounting model, requiring lessee to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases unless the lease term is 12 months or less or the underlying asset has a low value. The lessor accounting approach remains unchanged. Management is currently
evaluating the impact of the standard on our consolidated financial position and results of operations. The Group expects that the adoption will result in an increase to non-current assets and non-current liabilities as a result of substantially all
operating leases existing as of the adoption date being capitalized along with the associated obligations.
The standard will replace IAS 17,
Lease and will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019.
IFRS 9, Financial instruments,
addresses the classification, measurement and recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. It will replace the guidance in IAS 39, Financial instruments that relates to the classification and measurement of financial
instruments.
Modifications introduced by IFRS 9 relate primarily to:
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Impairment of receivables, now based on the expected credit loss model.
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The standard will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after January 1,
2018.
Amendments to IAS 7, Disclosure Initiative
The amendments to IAS 7, Statement of Cash Flows are part of the IASBs Disclosure Initiative and require an entity to provide disclosures
that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes.
The amendments to IAS 7 will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017.
IFRIC 22: Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration
This interpretation indicates how to determine the date of the transaction when applying the standard on foreign currency transactions, IAS 21. The
Interpretation applies where an entity either pays or receives consideration in advance for foreign currency-denominated contracts.
The date of the
transaction determines the exchange rate to be used on initial recognition of the related asset, expense or income.
The Interpretation provides guidance
for when a single payment/receipt is made, as well as for situations where multiple payments/receipts are made. It states that the date of the transaction, for the purpose of determining the
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exchange rate to use on initial recognition of the related item, should be the date on which an entity initially recognizes the non-monetary asset or liability arising from the advance
consideration. If there are multiple payments or receipts in advance of recognizing the related item, the entity should determine the date of the transaction for each payment or receipt.
The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018.
The following amendments are not expected to have any impact on the Groups consolidated financial statements.
Amendments to IAS 12, Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses
The amendments clarify that an entity needs to consider whether tax law restricts the sources of taxable profits against which it may make deductions on the
reversal of that deductible difference. Furthermore, the amendments provide guidance on how an entity should determine future taxable profits and explains in which circumstances taxable profit may include the recovery of some assets for more than
their carrying amount.
These amendments will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017.
Amendments to IFRS 2, Classification and Measurement of Share-Based Payment Transactions
The amendments clarify the measurement basis for cash-settled, share-based payments and the accounting for modifications that change an award from cash-settled
to equity-settled. They also introduce an exception to the principles in IFRS 2 that will require an award to be treated as if it was wholly equity-settled, where an employer is obliged to withhold an amount for the employees tax obligation
associated with a share-based payment and pay that amount to the tax authority.
These amendments will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or
after January 1, 2018.
Annual improvements 2014-2016
The latest annual improvements clarify:
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IFRS 1, First time adoption of IFRS: Retirement of short-term exemptions
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The amendments deletes
short-term exemptions covering transition provisions of IFRS 7 Financial Instruments Disclosures, IAS 19 Employee Benefits, and IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements. These transition provisions
were available to entities for passed reporting periods and are therefore no longer applicable.
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IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities: Clarifying the scope
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that the disclosures requirement of IFRS 12 are applicable to interest in entities classified as held for sale except for summarized financial information. Previously, it was unclear whether all other IFRS 12 requirements were applicable for these
interests.
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IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures: Clarifying measurement of investments
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28 allows venture capital organizations, mutual funds, unit trusts and similar entities to elect measuring their investments in associates or joint ventures at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL). The Board clarified that this election should
be made separately for each associate or joint venture at initial recognition.
These improvements will be effective for accounting periods beginning on
or after January 1, 2017 for IFRS 12 and January 1, 2018 for IFRS 1 and IAS 28.
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2.4. Basis of preparation
In accordance with IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements, the Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared on the assumption that
Constellium is a going concern and will continue in operation for the foreseeable future.
The financial position of the Group, its cash flows, liquidity
position and borrowing facilities are described in the financial statements respectively in NOTE 12 Cash and Cash Equivalents, NOTE 20 Borrowings and NOTE 22 Financial Risk Management.
The Groups forecast and projections, taking account of reasonably possible changes in trading performance, including an assessment of the current
macroeconomic environment, indicate that the Group should be able to operate within the level of its current facilities and related covenants.
Accordingly the Group continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements. Management considers that this assumption
is not invalidated by Constelliums negative equity as at December 31, 2016. This assessment was confirmed by the Board of Directors on March 8, 2017.
2.5 Presentation of the operating performance of each operating segment and of the Group
In accordance with IFRS 8, Operating Segments, operating segments are based upon product lines, markets and industries served, and are reported in
a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker (CODM). The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the
Chief Executive Officer.
Constelliums CODM measures the profitability and financial performance of its operating segments based on Adjusted EBITDA
as it illustrates the underlying performance of continuing operations by excluding non-recurring and non-operating items. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income / (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, results from joint ventures, net
finance costs, other expenses and depreciation and amortization as adjusted to exclude restructuring costs, impairment charges, unrealized gains or losses on derivatives and on foreign exchange differences, metal price lag, share-based compensation
expense, effects of certain purchase accounting adjustments, start-up and development costs or acquisition, integration and separation costs, certain incremental costs and other exceptional, unusual or generally non-recurring items.
2.6. Principles governing the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Basis of consolidation
These consolidated financial
statements include all the assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, expenses and cash flows of the entities and businesses controlled by Constellium. All intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated.
Subsidiaries are entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group has power over the investee, is exposed to, or has
rights to variable returns from its involvement in the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity.
Subsidiaries
are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.
Investments
over which the Group has significant influence or joint control are accounted for under the equity method. The investments are initially recorded at cost. Subsequently they are increased or decreased by the Groups share in the profit or loss,
or by other movements reflected directly in the equity of the entity.
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Business combination
The Group applies the acquisition method to account for business combinations.
The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair value of the assets transferred, the liabilities assumed and the equity
interests issued by the Group. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in
a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. The amount of non-controlling interests is determined for each business combination and is either based on the fair value (full goodwill method) or the
present ownership instruments proportionate share in the recognized amounts of the acquirees identifiable net assets, resulting in recognition of only the share of goodwill attributable to equity holders of the parent (partial goodwill
method).
Goodwill is initially measured as the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount of non-controlling interest over
the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If this consideration is lower than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized as a gain in Other gains / (losses) - net in the
Consolidated Income Statement.
At the acquisition date, the Group recognizes the identifiable acquired assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities
(identifiable net assets) of the subsidiaries on the basis of fair value at the acquisition date. Recognized assets and liabilities may be adjusted during a maximum of 12 months from the acquisition date, depending on new information obtained about
the facts and circumstances existing at the acquisition date.
Significant assumptions used in determining allocation of fair value include the following
valuation techniques: the cost approach, the income approach and the market approach which are determined based on cash flow projections and related discount rates, industry indices, market prices regarding replacement cost and comparable market
transactions.
Acquisition related costs are expensed as incurred and included in Other gains / (losses) - net in the Consolidated Income
Statement.
Cash-generating units
The reporting
units (which generally correspond to an industrial site), the lowest level of the Groups internal reporting, have been identified as its cash-generating units.
Goodwill
Goodwill arising from a business combination is
carried at cost as established at the date of the business combination less accumulated impairment losses, if any.
Goodwill is allocated and monitored at
the operating segments level which are the groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. The operating segments represent the lowest level within the Group at which the goodwill is monitored for
internal management purposes.
Gains and losses on the disposal of a cash-generating unit include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the
cash-generating unit sold.
Impairment of goodwill
A
group of cash-generating units to which goodwill is allocated is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the group of units may be impaired.
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The net carrying value of a group of cash-generating units is compared to its recoverable amount, which is the
higher of the value in use and the fair value less cost of disposal.
Value in use calculations use cash flow projections based on financial budgets
approved by management and covering usually a 5-year period. Cash flows beyond this period are estimated using a perpetual long-term growth rate for the subsequent years.
The value in use is the sum of discounted cash flows over the projected period and the terminal value. Discount rates are determined based on the
weighted-average cost of capital of each operating segment.
The fair value is the price that would be received for the group of cash-generating units, in
an orderly transaction, from a market participant. This value is estimated on the basis of available and relevant market data or a discounted cash flow model reflecting market participant assumptions.
An impairment loss for goodwill is recognized for the amount by which the group of units carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.
Any impairment loss for goodwill is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the group of cash-generating units and then, to
the other assets of the group of units pro rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the group of units.
Any impairment loss is
recognized in the line Impairment in the Consolidated Income Statement. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill cannot be reversed in subsequent periods.
Non-current assets (and disposal groups) classified as held for sale & Discontinued operations
IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations defines a discontinued operation as a component of an entity that
(i) generates cash flows that are largely independent from cash flows generated by other components, (ii) is classified as held for sale or has been disposed of, and (iii) represents a separate major line of business or geographic
areas of operations.
Assets and liabilities are classified as held for sale when their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale
transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable and the non-current asset (or disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition.
Assets and liabilities are stated at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell if their carrying amount is to be recovered principally
through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use.
Assets and liabilities held for sale are presented in separate line items in the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position of the period during which the decision to sell is made.
The results of discontinued operations are shown
separately in the Consolidated Income Statement and Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
Foreign currency transactions and foreign operations
Functional currency
Items included in the
consolidated financial statements of each of the entities and businesses of Constellium are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which each of them operates (their functional currency).
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Foreign currency transactions
Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are recorded in the functional currency at the exchange rate in effect at the date of
the transaction. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the
Consolidated Income Statement, except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges and qualifying net investment hedges.
Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented within Finance costs net.
Realized foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to commercial transactions are presented in Cost of sales.
All other foreign exchange gains and losses, including those that relate to foreign currency derivatives hedging commercial transactions, are presented within
Other gains/ (losses) net.
Foreign operations: presentation currency and foreign currency translation
In the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, the year-end balances of assets, liabilities and components of equity of Constelliums
entities and businesses are translated from their functional currencies into Euros, the presentation currency of the Group, at their respective year-end exchange rates; and the revenues, expenses and cash flows of Constelliums entities and
businesses are translated from their functional currencies into Euros using average exchange rates for the period.
The net differences arising from
exchange rate translation are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income / (Loss).
The following table summarizes the main
exchange rates used for the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group:
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Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.
Revenue from product sales, net of trade discounts, allowances and volume-based incentives, is recognized once delivery has occurred, and provided persuasive
evidence that the following criteria are met:
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The significant risks and rewards of ownership of the product have been transferred to the buyer;
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The Group also enters into tolling agreements whereby clients provide the metal which the Group will then
manufacture for them. In these circumstances, revenue is recognized when services are provided at the date of redelivery of the manufactured metal.
Amounts billed to customers in respect of shipping and handling are classified as revenue when the Group is responsible for carriage, insurance and freight.
All shipping and handling costs incurred by the Group are recognized in Cost of sales.
Deferred tooling revenue and related costs
Certain automotive long term contracts include the design and manufacture of customized parts. To manufacture such parts, certain specialized or customized
tooling is required. In accordance with IAS 11 Construction Contracts, the Group accounts for the tooling revenue and related costs provided by third party manufacturers on the basis of percentage of completion of the contract.
Research and development costs
Costs incurred on
development projects are recognized as intangible assets when the following criteria are met:
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an asset in a subsequent period.
Other gains / (losses) - net
Other gains / (losses) - net include: (i) realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives contracted for commercial purposes and
accounted for at fair value through profit or loss and (ii) unrealized exchange gains and losses from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities.
Other gains / (losses) - net separately identifies other unusual, infrequent or non-recurring items. Such items are those that in managements
judgment need to be disclosed by virtue of their size, nature or incidence. In determining whether an event or transaction is specific, management considers quantitative as well as qualitative factors such as the frequency or predictability of
occurrence.
Interest income and expense
Interest
income is recorded using the effective interest rate method on loans receivables and on the interest bearing components of cash and cash equivalents.
Interest expense on short and long-term financing is recorded at the relevant rates on the various borrowing agreements.
Borrowing costs (including interests) incurred for the construction of any qualifying asset are capitalized during the period of time required to complete and
prepare the asset for its intended use.
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Share-based payment arrangements
Equity-settled share-based payments to employees and Board members providing similar services are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the
grant date.
The fair value determined at the grant date is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on Groups estimate of
equity instruments that will eventually vest, with a corresponding increase in equity. At the end of each reporting year, the Group revises its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest.
Property, plant and equipment
Recognition and
measurement
Property, plant and equipment acquired by the Company are recorded at cost, which comprises the purchase price (including import duties
and non-refundable purchase taxes), any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management and the estimated close down and restoration
costs associated with the asset. Borrowing costs (including interests) directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of a Property, plant and equipment are included in the cost. Subsequent to the initial recognition, Property, plant and
equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. Costs are capitalized into construction work in progress until such projects are completed and the assets are available for use.
Subsequent costs
Enhancements and replacements are
capitalized as additions to Property, plant and equipment only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with them will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured with reliability. Ongoing regular maintenance
costs related to Property, plant and equipment are expensed as incurred.
Depreciation
Land is not depreciated. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the related assets using the straight-line method as
follows:
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Recognition and measurement
Technology and Customer
relationships acquired in a business combination are recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortization and impairment losses. The useful lives of
the Group intangible assets are assessed to be finite.
Amortization
Intangible assets are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the related assets using the straight-line method as follows:
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Impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment if there is any indication that the carrying amount of
the asset (or cash-generating unit to which it belongs) may not be recoverable. The recoverable amount is based on the higher of fair value less cost of disposal (market value) and value in use (determined using estimates of discounted future net
cash flows of the asset or group of assets to which it belongs).
Any impairment loss is recognized in the line Impairment in the Consolidated Income
Statement.
Financial instruments
(i) Financial
assets
Financial assets are classified either: (a) at fair value through profit or loss, or as (b) loans and receivables. The classification
depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. Management determines the classification of Constelliums financial assets at initial recognition.
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are categorized as held for trading except when they are designated as hedging instruments in a hedging relationship that qualifies for hedge accounting in accordance with IAS 39, Financial instruments. Financial assets carried at
fair value through profit or loss are initially recognized at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in the Consolidated Income Statement.
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date. Loans and receivables are comprised of trade receivables and other and non-current and current loans receivable in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. Loans and receivables are carried at amortized cost using the effective
interest rate method, less any impairment.
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Borrowings and other financial liabilities (excluding derivative liabilities) are recognized initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred and
directly attributable to the issuance of the liability. These financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Any difference between the amounts originally received (net of transaction
costs) and the redemption value is recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement using the effective interest rate method.
(iii) Derivative
financial instruments
Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently
re-measured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The accounting for subsequent changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged.
For derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting, changes in the fair value are recognized immediately in profit or loss and are included
in Other gains / (losses) - net.
For derivative instruments that are designated for hedge accounting, the group documents at the
inception of the hedging transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction. The group also documents its assessment, both at hedge
inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been and will continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged items.
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The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow
hedges is recognized in Other Comprehensive Income and accumulated in reserves in equity. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the Consolidated Income Statement within Other gains /
(losses) - net.
Amounts accumulated in equity are reclassified to the Consolidated Income Statement when the hedged item affects the
Consolidated Income Statement. The gain or loss relating to the effective portion of derivative instruments hedging forecasted cash-flows under customer agreements is recognized in Revenue. When the forecasted transaction that is hedged
results in the recognition of a non-financial asset, the gains and losses previously deferred in equity are reclassified from equity and included in the initial measurement of the cost of the asset. The deferred amounts would ultimately be
recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement upon the sale, depreciation or impairment of the asset.
When a hedging instrument expires or is sold or
terminated, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss existing in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognized when the forecasted transaction is ultimately recognized in the
Consolidated Income Statement. When a forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was recognized in equity is immediately reclassified to the Consolidated Income Statement.
(iv) Fair value
Fair value is the price that would be
received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where available, relevant market prices are used to determine fair values. The Group periodically estimates the
impact of credit risk on its derivatives instruments aggregated by counterparties and takes it into account when estimating the fair value of its derivatives.
Credit Value Adjustments are calculated for asset derivatives based on Constellium counterparties credit risk. Debit Value Adjustments are calculated for
credit derivatives based on Constellium own credit risk.
The fair value method used is based on historical probability of default, provided by leading
rating agencies.
(v) Offsetting financial instruments
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position when there is a legally enforceable
right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Leases
Constellium as the lessee
Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Various buildings,
machinery and equipment are leased from third parties under operating lease agreements. Under operating leases, lease payments are recognized as rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease agreement, and are included in Cost of
sales or Selling and administrative expenses, depending on the nature of the leased assets.
Leases of property, plant and equipment under which the Group
has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Various buildings and equipment are leased from third parties under finance lease agreements. Under such finance leases, the asset financed is recognized in
Property, plant and equipment and the financing is recognized as a financial liability, in Borrowings.
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Constellium as the lessor
Certain land, buildings, machinery and equipment are leased to third parties under finance lease agreements. At lease inception, the net book value of the
related assets is removed from Property, plant and equipment and a Finance lease receivable is recorded at the lower of the fair value and the aggregate future cash payments to be received from the lessee computed at an interest rate implicit in the
lease. As the Finance lease receivable from the lessee is due, interest income is recognized.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value, primarily on a weighted-average cost basis.
Weighted-average costs for raw materials, stores, work in progress and finished goods are calculated using the costs experienced in the current period based
on normal operating capacity (and include the purchase price of materials, freight, duties and customs, the costs of production, which includes labor costs, materials and other expenses, which are directly attributable to the production process and
production overheads).
Trade account receivables
Recognition and measurement
Trade account receivables are
recognized initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less impairment.
Impairment
An impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due.
Indicators of impairment would include financial difficulties of the debtor, likelihood of the debtors insolvency, late payments, default or a significant deterioration in creditworthiness. The amount of the provision is the difference between
the assets carrying value and the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. The expense (income) related to the increase (decrease) of the impairment is recognized in the Consolidated
Income Statement. When a trade receivable is deemed uncollectible, it is written off against the impairment account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited in Other gains / (losses) in the Consolidated Income Statement.
Factoring arrangements
In non-recourse factoring
arrangements, under which the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the receivables, the receivables are derecognized from the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. When trade account receivables are
sold with limited recourse, and substantially all the risks and rewards associated with these receivables are not transferred, receivables are not derecognized. Inflows and outflows from factoring agreements under which the Group does not
derecognize receivables are presented on a net basis as cash flows from financing activities. Arrangements in which the Group derecognizes receivables result in changes in trade receivables which are reflected as cash flows from operating
activities.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash
equivalents are comprised of cash in bank accounts and on hand, short-term deposits held on call with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible into known
amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value, less bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand, provided there is an offset right.
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Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new ordinary shares or options are shown in equity as a
deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
Trade payables
Trade payables are initially recorded at fair value and classified as current liabilities if payment is due in one year or less.
Provisions
Provisions are recorded for the best estimate
of expenditures required to settle liabilities of uncertain timing or amount when management determines that a legal or constructive obligation exists as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle
the obligation, and such amounts can be reasonably estimated. Provisions are measured at the present value of the expected expenditures to be required to settle the obligation.
The ultimate cost to settle such liabilities is uncertain, and cost estimates can vary in response to many factors. The settlement of these liabilities could
materially differ from recorded amounts. In addition, the expected timing of expenditure can also change. As a result, there could be significant adjustments to provisions, which could result in additional charges or recoveries affecting future
financial results.
Types of liabilities for which the Group establishes provisions include:
Close down and restoration costs
Estimated close down
and restoration costs are accounted for in the year when the legal or constructive obligation arising from the related disturbance occurs and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. These costs are
based on the net present value of estimated future costs. Provisions for close down and restoration costs do not include any additional obligations which are expected to arise from future disturbance. The costs are estimated on the basis of a
closure plan including feasibility and engineering studies, are updated annually during the life of the operation to reflect known developments (e.g. revisions to cost estimates and to the estimated lives of operations) and are subject to formal
review at regular intervals each year.
The initial closure provision together with subsequent movements in the provisions for close down and restoration
costs, including those resulting from new disturbance, updated cost estimates, changes to the estimated lives of operations and revisions to discount rates are capitalized within Property, plant and equipment. These costs are then depreciated over
the remaining useful lives of the related assets. The amortization or unwinding of the discount applied in establishing the net present value of the provisions is charged to the Consolidated Income Statement as a financing cost.
Environmental remediation costs
Environmental
remediation costs are accounted for based on the estimated present value of the costs of the Groups environmental clean-up obligations. Movements in the environmental clean-up provisions are presented as an operating cost within Cost of sales.
Remediation procedures may commence soon after the time at which the disturbance, remediation process and estimated remediation costs become known, and can continue for many years depending on the nature of the disturbance and the technical
remediation.
Restructuring costs
Provisions for
restructuring are recorded when Constelliums management is demonstrably committed to the restructuring plan and where such liabilities can be reasonably estimated. The Group recognizes liabilities that
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primarily include one-time termination benefits, or severance, and contract termination costs, primarily related to equipment and facility lease obligations. These amounts are based on the
remaining amounts due under various contractual agreements, and are periodically adjusted for any anticipated or unanticipated events or changes in circumstances that would reduce or increase these obligations.
Legal, tax and other potential claims
Provisions for
legal claims are made when it is probable that liabilities will be incurred and when such liabilities can be reasonably estimated. For asserted claims and assessments, liabilities are recorded when an unfavorable outcome of a matter is deemed to be
probable and the loss is reasonably estimable. Management determines the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome based on many factors such as the nature of the matter, available defenses and case strategy, progress of the matter, views and opinions of
legal counsel and other advisors, applicability and success of appeals, process and outcomes of similar historical matters, amongst others. Once an unfavorable outcome is considered probable, management weights the probability of possible outcomes
and the most reasonable loss is recorded. Legal matters are reviewed on a regular basis to determine if there have been changes in managements judgment regarding the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or the estimate of a potential loss.
Depending on their nature, these costs may be charged to Cost of sales or Other gains/ (losses)net in the Consolidated Income Statement. Included in other potential claims are provisions for product warranties and guarantees to settle the net
present value portion of any settlement costs for potential future legal actions, claims and other assertions that may be brought by Constelliums customers or the end-users of products. Provisions for product warranty and guarantees are
charged to Cost of sales in the Consolidated Income Statement. When any legal action, claim or assertion related to product warranty or guarantee is settled, the net settlement amount incurred is charged against the provision established in the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. The outstanding provision is reviewed periodically for adequacy and reasonableness by Constellium management.
Management establishes tax reserves and accrues interest thereon, if deemed appropriate, in expectation that certain tax return positions may be challenged
and that the Group might not succeed in defending such positions, despite managements belief that the positions taken were fully supportable.
Pension, other post-employment plans and other long-term employee benefits
For defined contribution plans, the contribution paid in respect of service rendered over the service period is recognized in the Consolidated Income
Statement. This expense is included in Cost of sales, Selling and administrative expenses or Research and development expenses, depending on its nature.
For defined benefit plans, the retirement benefit obligation recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position represents the present value of
the defined benefit as reduced by the fair value of plan assets. The effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and experience adjustments are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income / (Loss).
The amount charged to the Consolidated Income Statement in respect of these plans (including the service costs and the effect of any curtailment or
settlement, net of interest costs) is included within the Income / (loss) from operations.
The defined benefit obligations are assessed using the
projected unit credit method. The most significant assumption is the discount rate.
Other post-employment benefit plans mainly relate to health and life
insurance benefits to retired employees and in some cases to their beneficiaries and covered dependents. Eligibility for coverage is dependent upon certain age and service criteria. These benefit plans are unfunded and are accounted for as defined
benefit obligations, as described above.
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Other long term employee benefits mainly include jubilees and other long-term disability benefits. For these
plans, actuarial gains and losses arising in the year are recognized immediately in the Consolidated Income Statement.
Taxation
The current Income tax (expense) / benefit is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position date in the countries where the Company and its subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income.
The Group is subject to income taxes
in the Netherlands, France, United States and numerous other jurisdictions. Certain of Constelliums businesses may be included in consolidated tax returns within the Company. In certain circumstances, these businesses may be jointly and
severally liable with the entity filing the consolidated return, for additional taxes that may be assessed.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities
are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. This approach also requires the
recognition of deferred income tax assets for operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards.
The effect on deferred tax assets and
liabilities of a change in tax rates and laws is recognized as tax income / (loss) in the year when the rate change is substantively enacted. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates that are expected to apply in
the year when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the date of the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. Deferred income tax assets are
recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized.
Presentation of financial statements
The consolidated
financial statements are presented in millions of Euros, except Earnings per share in Euros. Certain reclassifications may have been made to prior year amounts to conform to current year presentation or with IFRS requirements.
Interest paid previously presented in Cash flows from / (used in) financing activities have been reclassified in Cash flows from / (used in)
operating activities for respectively 174 million, 143 million and 39 million for years ended December 31, 2016, December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The change in presentation will provide more
relevant information about the effects of transactions on the Group cash flows and will make them more comparable with their peers.
2.7. Judgments in
applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Many of the amounts included in the consolidated financial statements involve
the use of judgment and/or estimation. These judgments and estimates are based on managements best knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances, giving consideration to previous experience. However, actual results may differ from the
amounts included in the consolidated financial statements. Key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year include
the items presented below.
Impairment tests for goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
The determination of fair value and value in use of cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units depends on a number of assumptions, in particular
market data, estimated future cash flows and discount rates.
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These assumptions are subject to risk and uncertainty. Any material changes in these assumptions could result in
a significant change in a cash-generating units recoverable value or in a goodwill impairment. Details of the key assumptions applied are set out in NOTE 16 Intangible assets (including goodwill) and in
NOTE 15 Property, plant and equipment.
Pension, other post-employment benefits and other long-term employee benefits
The present value of the defined benefit obligations depends on a number of factors that are determined on an actuarial basis using a number of assumptions.
The assumptions used in determining the defined benefit obligations and net pension costs include discount rates and rates of future compensation increase.
Any material changes in these assumptions could result in a significant change in employee benefit expenses recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement,
actuarial gains and losses recognized in Equity and prepaid and accrued benefits. Details of the key assumptions applied are set out in NOTE 23 Pensions and other post-employment benefit obligations.
Taxes
Significant judgment is sometimes required in
determining the accrual for income taxes as there are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Group recognizes liabilities based on estimates of whether
additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were recorded, such differences will impact the current and deferred income tax provisions, results of operations and possibly cash flows
in the year in which such determination is made.
Management judgment is required to determine the extent to which deferred tax assets can be recognized.
In assessing the recognition of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be utilized. The deferred tax assets will be ultimately utilized to the extent that sufficient taxable
profits will be available in the periods in which the temporary differences become deductible. This assessment is conducted through a detailed review of deferred tax assets by jurisdiction and takes into account the scheduled reversals of taxable
and deductible temporary differences, past, current and expected future performance deriving from the budget, the business plan and tax planning strategies. Deferred tax assets are not recognized in the jurisdictions where it is less likely than not
that sufficient taxable profits will be available against which the deductible temporary differences can be utilized.
Provisions
Provisions have been recorded for: (a) close-down and restoration costs; (b) environmental remediation and monitoring costs; (c) restructuring
programs; (d) legal and other potential claims including provisions for product income tax risks, warranty and guarantees, at amounts which represent managements best estimates of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the
date of the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. Expectations are revised each year until the actual liability is settled, with any difference accounted for in the year in which the revision is made. Main assumptions used are described in
NOTE 24 Provisions.
Purchase Accounting
Business combinations are recorded in accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combination using the acquisition method. Under this method, upon the
initial consolidation of an entity over which the Group has acquired exclusive control, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date.
Therefore, through a number of different techniques, the Group identified what it believes is the fair value of the assets and liabilities at the acquisition
date. These valuations include a number of assumptions, estimations and
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judgments. Quantitative and qualitative information is further disclosed in NOTE 16 Intangible assets (including Goodwill).
Significant assumptions which were used in determining allocation of fair value included the following valuation techniques: the cost approach, the income
approach and the market approach which were determined based on cash flow projections and related discount rates, industry indices, market prices regarding replacement cost and comparable market transactions. While the Company believes that the
estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation methodologies were reasonable, different assumptions could have resulted in different fair values.
NOTE 3 - OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
Management has defined Constelliums operating segments based upon product lines, markets and industries it serves, and prepares and reports operating
segment information to Constelliums chief operating decision maker (CODM) (see NOTE 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) on that basis. Groups operating segments are described below:
Packaging and Automotive Rolled Products (P&ARP)
P&ARP produces thin-gauge rolled products for customers in the beverage and closures, automotive, Body in White (BiW), Automotive Body Sheet (ABS),
customized industrial sheet solutions and high-quality bright surface product markets. P&ARP operates three facilities in three countries and has 3,388 employees as at December 31, 2016.
Aerospace and Transportation (A&T)
A&T focuses
on thick-gauge rolled high value-added products for customers in the aerospace, marine, automotive and mass-transportation markets and engineering industries. A&T operates six facilities in three countries and has 3,606 employees as at
December 31, 2016.
Automotive Structures and Industry (AS&I)
AS&I focuses on specialty products and supplies a variety of hard and soft alloy extruded products, including technically advanced products, to the
automotive, industrial, energy, electrical and building industries, and to manufacturers of mass transport vehicles and shipbuilders. AS&I operates fourteen facilities in eight countries and has 3,310 employees as at December 31, 2016.
Holdings & Corporate
Holdings &
Corporate include the net cost of Constelliums head office and corporate support functions.
Intersegment elimination
Intersegment trading is conducted on an arms length basis and reflects market prices.
The accounting principles used to prepare the Companys operating segment information are the same as those used to prepare Groups consolidated
financial statements.
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3.1 Segment Revenue
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Year ended December 31, 2016
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Year ended December 31, 2015
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Year ended December 31, 2014
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(in millions of Euros)
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Segment
revenue
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Inter
segment
elimination
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External
revenue
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Segment
revenue
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Inter
segment
elimination
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External
revenue
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Segment
revenue
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Inter
segment
elimination
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External
revenue
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P&ARP
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2,498
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(16
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)
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2,482
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2,748
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(6
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)
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2,742
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1,576
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(8
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)
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1,568
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A&T
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1,302
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(23
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1,279
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1,355
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(7
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1,348
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1,197
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(5
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1,192
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AS&I
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1,002
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(9
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993
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1,047
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(13
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1,034
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921
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(46
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875
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Holdings &
Corporate
(A)
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(11
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(11
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29
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29
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31
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31
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Total
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4,791
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(48
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)
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4,743
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5,179
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(26
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5,153
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3,725
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(59
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3,666
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(A)
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For the year ended December 31, 2016, Holdings & Corporate segment includes a 20 million one-time payment related to the re-negotiation of a contract with one of Wises customers offset by
revenues from metal supply to third parties. For the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, it includes revenues from metal supply to third parties.
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3.2 Segment adjusted EBITDA and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income
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(in millions of Euros)
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Notes
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Year ended
December 31,
2016
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Year ended
December 31,
2015
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Year ended
December 31,
2014
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P&ARP
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201
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183
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118
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A&T
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103
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103
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91
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AS&I
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102
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80
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73
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Holdings & Corporate
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(29
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)
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(23
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)
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(7
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)
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Adjusted EBITDA
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377
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343
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275
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Metal price lag
(A)
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4
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(34
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27
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Start-up and development costs
(B)
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(25
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(21
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(11
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Manufacturing system and process transformation
costs
(C)
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(5
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(11
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(1
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Wise integration and acquisition costs
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(2
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(14
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(34
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Wise one-time costs
(D)
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(20
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(38
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Wise purchase price adjustment
(E)
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7
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20
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Share based compensation
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28
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(6
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(7
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(4
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(Loss) / Gain on Ravenswood OPEB plan amendment
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(5
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9
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Swiss pension plan settlements
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6
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Income tax contractual reimbursements
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8
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Depreciation and amortization
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15, 16
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(155
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(140
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(49
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Impairment
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15
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(457
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Restructuring costs
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(5
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(8
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(12
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Unrealized gains / (losses) on derivatives
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7
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71
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(20
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(53
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Unrealized exchange gains / (losses) from the remeasurement of monetary assets and
liabilities net
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7
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3
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(3
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1
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Losses on disposals and assets classified as held for sale
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(10
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(5
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(5
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Other
(F)
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(1
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(6
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(7
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Income / (loss) from operations
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246
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(426
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150
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Finance costs net
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9
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(167
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(155
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(58
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)
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Share of loss of joint-ventures
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(14
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(3
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(1
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)
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Income / (Loss) before income tax
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65
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(584
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91
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Income tax (expense) / benefit
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10
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(69
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)
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32
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(37
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)
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Net (loss) / income
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(4
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(552
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)
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54
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(A)
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Metal price lag represents the financial impact of the timing difference between when aluminum prices included within Constellium revenues are established and when aluminum purchase prices included in Cost of sales are
established. The Group accounts for inventory using a weighted average price basis and this adjustment aims to remove the effect of volatility in LME prices. The calculation of the Group metal price lag adjustment is based on an internal
standardized methodology calculated at each of Constellium manufacturing sites and is calculated as the average value of product recorded in inventory, which approximates the spot price in the market, less the average value transferred out of
inventory, which is the weighted average of the metal element of cost of sales, based on the quantity sold in the period.
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(B)
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For the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, new sites start-up costs and business development initiatives include respectively 20 million and 16 million related to BiW/ABS growth projects
both in Europe and the U.S.
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(C)
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For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, manufacturing system and process transformation costs related to supply chain reorganization mainly in our A&T operating segment.
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(D)
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For the year ended December 31, 2016, Wise one-time costs related to a one-time payment of 20 million, recorded as a reduction of revenues, in relation to the re-negotiation of payment terms, pass
through of Midwest premium amounts and other pricing mechanisms in a contract with one of Wises customers. We entered into the re-negotiation of these terms in order to align the terms of this contract, acquired during the acquisition of Wise,
with Constelliums normal business terms. For the year ended December 31, 2015, Wise one-time costs related to non-cash step-up in inventory costs on the acquisition of Wise entities (effects of purchase price adjustment for 12
million), to losses incurred on the unwinding of Wise previous hedging policies (4 million) and to Midwest premium losses (22 million).
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(E)
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The contractual price adjustment relating to the acquisition of Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings was finalized in 2016. We received a cash payment of 21 million and recorded 20 million gain net of
costs.
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(F)
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For the year ended December 31, 2016, other includes individually immaterial other adjustments offset by 4 million of insurance proceeds.
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3.3 Revenue by product lines
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(in millions of Euros)
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Year ended
December 31,
2016
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Year ended
December 31,
2015
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Year ended
December 31,
2014
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Packaging rolled products
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2,003
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2,205
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1,160
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Automotive rolled products
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319
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|
275
|
|
|
|
225
|
|
Specialty and other thin-rolled products
|
|
|
160
|
|
|
|
262
|
|
|
|
183
|
|
Aerospace rolled products
|
|
|
819
|
|
|
|
861
|
|
|
|
667
|
|
Transportation, Industry and other rolled products
|
|
|
460
|
|
|
|
487
|
|
|
|
525
|
|
Automotive extruded products
|
|
|
537
|
|
|
|
544
|
|
|
|
413
|
|
Other extruded products
|
|
|
456
|
|
|
|
490
|
|
|
|
462
|
|
Other
|
|
|
(11
|
)
|
|
|
29
|
|
|
|
31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Revenue
|
|
|
4,743
|
|
|
|
5,153
|
|
|
|
3,666
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.4 Segment capital expenditures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
P&ARP
|
|
|
(166
|
)
|
|
|
(170
|
)
|
|
|
(74
|
)
|
A&T
|
|
|
(96
|
)
|
|
|
(112
|
)
|
|
|
(71
|
)
|
AS&I
|
|
|
(84
|
)
|
|
|
(60
|
)
|
|
|
(48
|
)
|
Holdings & Corporate
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
(355
|
)
|
|
|
(350
|
)
|
|
|
(199
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-27
3.5 Segment assets
Segment assets are comprised of total assets of Constellium by segment, less deferred income tax assets, other financial assets (including cash and cash
equivalents) and assets classified as held for sale.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
P&ARP
|
|
|
1,652
|
|
|
|
1,535
|
|
A&T
|
|
|
768
|
|
|
|
706
|
|
AS&I
|
|
|
390
|
|
|
|
315
|
|
Holdings & Corporate
|
|
|
212
|
|
|
|
210
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment Assets
|
|
|
3,022
|
|
|
|
2,766
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unallocated:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income tax assets
|
|
|
252
|
|
|
|
270
|
|
Other financial assets
|
|
|
513
|
|
|
|
579
|
|
Assets classified as held for sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
|
3,787
|
|
|
|
3,628
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.6 Information about major customers
Revenue arising from the P&ARP segment for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 is comprised respectively of 1,220 million and
1,318 million from sales to the Groups two largest customers. No other single customer contributed 10% or more to the Groups revenue for 2016 and 2015.
Revenue arising from the P&ARP segment for the year ended December 31, 2014 is comprised of 406 million from sales to the Groups
largest customer. No other single customer contributed 10% or more to the Groups revenue for 2014.
NOTE 4 - INFORMATION BY GEOGRAPHIC
AREA
Revenue is reported based on destination of shipments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
France
|
|
|
493
|
|
|
|
564
|
|
|
|
533
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
1,042
|
|
|
|
1,112
|
|
|
|
1,035
|
|
United Kingdom
|
|
|
203
|
|
|
|
243
|
|
|
|
336
|
|
Switzerland
|
|
|
86
|
|
|
|
72
|
|
|
|
85
|
|
Other Europe
|
|
|
798
|
|
|
|
849
|
|
|
|
755
|
|
United States
|
|
|
1,511
|
|
|
|
1,677
|
|
|
|
524
|
|
Canada
|
|
|
68
|
|
|
|
91
|
|
|
|
51
|
|
Asia and Other Pacific
|
|
|
292
|
|
|
|
266
|
|
|
|
174
|
|
All Other
|
|
|
250
|
|
|
|
279
|
|
|
|
173
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
4,743
|
|
|
|
5,153
|
|
|
|
3,666
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-28
Property, plant and equipment are reported based on the physical location of the assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
United States
|
|
|
729
|
|
|
|
660
|
|
France
|
|
|
543
|
|
|
|
433
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
134
|
|
|
|
118
|
|
Switzerland
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Czech Republic
|
|
|
45
|
|
|
|
32
|
|
Other
|
|
|
26
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
1,477
|
|
|
|
1,255
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 5 - EXPENSES BY NATURE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Notes
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Raw materials and consumables used
|
|
|
|
|
(2,792
|
)
|
|
|
(3,176
|
)
|
|
|
(2,087
|
)
|
Employee benefit expenses
|
|
6
|
|
|
(897
|
)
|
|
|
(887
|
)
|
|
|
(697
|
)
|
Energy costs
|
|
|
|
|
(140
|
)
|
|
|
(168
|
)
|
|
|
(152
|
)
|
Sub-contractors
|
|
|
|
|
(108
|
)
|
|
|
(86
|
)
|
|
|
(104
|
)
|
Freight out costs
|
|
|
|
|
(128
|
)
|
|
|
(130
|
)
|
|
|
(79
|
)
|
Professional Fees
|
|
|
|
|
(85
|
)
|
|
|
(75
|
)
|
|
|
(64
|
)
|
Operating lease expenses
|
|
|
|
|
(27
|
)
|
|
|
(29
|
)
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
15, 16
|
|
|
(155
|
)
|
|
|
(140
|
)
|
|
|
(49
|
)
|
Impairment
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(457
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Other operating expenses
|
|
|
|
|
(186
|
)
|
|
|
(300
|
)
|
|
|
(176
|
)
|
Other gains / (losses) - net
|
|
7
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
(131
|
)
|
|
|
(83
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Operating expenses
|
|
|
|
|
(4,497
|
)
|
|
|
(5,579
|
)
|
|
|
(3,516
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 6 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT EXPENSES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Notes
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Wages and salaries
|
|
|
|
|
(841
|
)
|
|
|
(836
|
)
|
|
|
(650
|
)
|
Pension costs - defined benefit plans
|
|
23
|
|
|
(33
|
)
|
|
|
(31
|
)
|
|
|
(26
|
)
|
Other post-employment benefits
|
|
23
|
|
|
(17
|
)
|
|
|
(15
|
)
|
|
|
(17
|
)
|
Share-based compensation
|
|
28
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Employee benefit expenses
|
|
|
|
|
(897
|
)
|
|
|
(887
|
)
|
|
|
(697
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-29
NOTE 7 - OTHER GAINS / (LOSSES) NET
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Realized losses on derivatives
|
|
|
(62
|
)
|
|
|
(93
|
)
|
|
|
(13
|
)
|
Unrealized gains / (losses) on derivatives at fair value through Profit and Loss net
(A)
|
|
|
71
|
|
|
|
(20
|
)
|
|
|
(53
|
)
|
Unrealized exchange gains / (losses) from the remeasurement of monetary assets and
liabilities net
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
1
|
|
Wise purchase price adjustment
(B)
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wise acquisition costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
(34
|
)
|
Swiss pension plan settlements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
(Loss) / gain on Ravenswood OPEB plan amendment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
9
|
|
Losses on disposal and assets classified as held for sale
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
Income tax contractual reimbursements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
Other
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Other gains / (losses) net
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
(131
|
)
|
|
|
(83
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
Related to unrealized gains or losses on derivatives entered into with the purpose of mitigating exposure to volatility in foreign currency and commodity price (See NOTE 22 Financial risk Management).
|
(B)
|
The contractual price adjustment relating to the acquisition of Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings was finalized in 2016. We received a cash payment of 21 million and recorded 20 million gain net of
costs.
|
The cash received is presented in net cash flows used in investing activities (acquisition of subsidiaries net of
cash acquired) in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
NOTE 8 - CURRENCY GAINS / (LOSSES)
Currency gains and losses, which are included in Income / (Loss) from operations are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Notes
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Included in Cost of sales
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
Included in Other gains / (losses) net
|
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
(50
|
)
|
|
|
(52
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
|
|
(41
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realized exchange losses on foreign currency derivatives net
|
|
22
|
|
|
(46
|
)
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
|
|
(12
|
)
|
Unrealized gains / (losses) on foreign currency derivatives net
|
|
22
|
|
|
40
|
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
(41
|
)
|
Exchanges gains / (losses) from the remeasurement of monetary assets and
liabilities net
|
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
|
|
(41
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See NOTE 21 - Financial Instruments and NOTE 22 - Financial Risk Management for further information
regarding the Companys foreign currency derivatives and hedging activities.
F-30
Foreign currency translation reserve
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
Foreign currency translation reserve at January 1
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
(28
|
)
|
Effect of currency translation differences net
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation reserve at December 31
|
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 9 - FINANCE COSTS NET
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Interest received
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance Income
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense on borrowings paid or
payable
(A)
|
|
|
(171
|
)
|
|
|
(149
|
)
|
|
|
(32
|
)
|
Expenses on factoring arrangements paid or payable
|
|
|
(12
|
)
|
|
|
(11
|
)
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
Net loss on settlement of debt
(B)
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15
|
)
|
Realized and unrealized gains on debt derivatives at fair value
(C)
|
|
|
45
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
29
|
|
Realized and unrealized exchange losses on financing activities - net
(C)
|
|
|
(42
|
)
|
|
|
(48
|
)
|
|
|
(27
|
)
|
Other finance expense
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
Capitalized borrowing costs
(D)
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance expense
|
|
|
(172
|
)
|
|
|
(156
|
)
|
|
|
(59
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance costs net
|
|
|
(167
|
)
|
|
|
(155
|
)
|
|
|
(58
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Group incurred (i) 104 million of interest related to Constellium N.V. Senior Notes; (ii) 64 million of interest related to the Muscle
Shoals Senior Notes and (iii) 3 million of interest expense and fees related to the Muscle Shoals and Ravenswood Revolving Credit Facilities (ABLs).
|
For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Group incurred (i) 81 million of interest related to Constellium N.V. Senior
Notes; (ii) 64 million of interest related to the Muscle Shoals Senior Notes and (iii) 4 million of interest expense related to the Ravenswood Revolving Credit Facility (ABL).
For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Group incurred (i) 23 million of interest related to Constellium N.V. 2014
Senior Notes; (ii) 7 million of interest related to Constellium N.V. term loan and (iii) 2 million of interest expense and fees mainly related to Ravenswood Revolving Credit Facility (ABL).
(B)
|
For the year ended December 31, 2016, net loss on settlement of debt includes (i) 2 million unamortized arrangement fees following the Unsecured Credit Facility cancellation in March 2016 and
(ii) 2 million loss relating to Muscle Shoals PIK Toggle Notes redemption (see NOTE 20 Borrowings).
|
In 2014, Constellium N.V. issued Senior Notes and repaid the 2013 term loan. Arrangement fees of the 2013 term loan which were not amortized
were fully recognized as financial expenses during this period. For the year ended December 31, 2014, arrangement and exit fees amounted respectively to 9 million and 6 million.
F-31
(C)
|
The Group hedges the dollar exposure relating to the principal of its Constellium N.V. U.S. Dollar Senior Notes, which has not been used to finance U. S. Dollar functional currency entities. Changes in the fair
value of these hedging derivatives are recognized within Finance costs-net in the Consolidated Income Statement and offset the unrealized results related to Constellium N.V. U.S. Dollar Senior Notes revaluation (see NOTE 22 -
Financial Risk Management).
|
(D)
|
Borrowing interests directly attributable to the construction of assets are capitalized. The capitalization rate used for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 is 7%.
|
NOTE 10 - INCOME TAX
The current and deferred
components of income tax are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Current tax expense
|
|
|
(19
|
)
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
|
|
(34
|
)
|
Deferred tax (expense) / benefit
|
|
|
(50
|
)
|
|
|
53
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Income tax (expense) / benefit
|
|
|
(69
|
)
|
|
|
32
|
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Using a composite statutory income tax rate applicable by tax jurisdictions, the income tax can be reconciled as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Income / (Loss) before income tax
|
|
|
65
|
|
|
|
(584
|
)
|
|
|
91
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Composite statutory income tax rate applicable by tax jurisdiction
|
|
|
24.9
|
%
|
|
|
38.2
|
%
|
|
|
31.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax (expense) /benefit calculated at composite statutory tax rate applicable by tax
jurisdictions
|
|
|
(16
|
)
|
|
|
223
|
|
|
|
(28
|
)
|
Tax effect of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in recognized and unrecognized deferred tax assets
(A)
|
|
|
(45
|
)
|
|
|
(177
|
)
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
Change in tax rate
(B)
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
(C)
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax (expense) / benefit
|
|
|
(69
|
)
|
|
|
32
|
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective income tax rate
|
|
|
106
|
%
|
|
|
5
|
%
|
|
|
41
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
Change in recognized and unrecognized deferred tax assets mainly relates to unrecognized tax losses carried forward for the year ended December 31, 2016 and to impairment of long term assets of one of our main
entities for the year ended December 31, 2015 (See NOTE 18 - Deferred income taxes).
|
(B)
|
For the year ended December 31, 2016, change in tax rate relates to French income tax rate decrease from 34.43% to 28.92% starting 2020, enacted by the 2016 Financial Tax Bill.
|
(C)
|
Other includes non-deductible items and certain contractual reimbursements in 2014.
|
Our composite statutory
income tax rate of 24.9% in the year ended December 31, 2016, 38.2% in the year ended December 31, 2015 and 31.0% in the year ended December 31, 2014 resulted from the statutory tax rates (i) in the United States of 40 % in
2016 and in 2015, 43% in 2014, (ii) in France of 34.43% in 2016, 38.0% in 2015 and 2014, (iii) in Germany of 29% in 2016, 2015 and 2014, (iv) in the Netherlands of 25%, stable for the last three years and (v) in Czech Republic of
19%, stable for the last three years.
F-32
The variation in our composite tax rate is mainly impacted by the geographical mix of our pre-tax results.
The 13.3% decrease in our composite tax rate from 2015 to 2016 mostly results from the decrease in pre-tax losses in the United States and the 7.2% increase
in our composite tax rate from 2014 to 2015 resulted from the change in the weight of profits or losses in higher tax rate jurisdictions in particular France and the United States compared to the weight of profits in lower tax rate jurisdictions
most notably in Czech Republic.
NOTE 11 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Earnings attributable to equity holders of the parent used to calculate basic and diluted earnings
per share
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(554
|
)
|
|
|
51
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of shares attributable to equity holders of Constellium
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(number of shares)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used to calculate basic earnings per share
|
|
|
105,500,327
|
|
|
|
105,097,442
|
|
|
|
104,639,342
|
|
Effect of other dilutive potential ordinary
shares
(A)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
687,530
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share
|
|
|
105,500,327
|
|
|
|
105,097,442
|
|
|
|
105,326,872
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
For the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were respectively 411,902 and 510,721 potential ordinary shares that could have a dilutive impact but were considered antidilutive due to
negative earnings.
|
For the year ended December 31, 2014, potential dilutive new ordinary shares to be issued are part
of Share based compensation plans (see NOTE 28 Share-Based compensation). There were no instrument excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect was antidilutive.
Earnings per share attributable to the equity holders of Constellium
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in Euro per share)
|
|
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year Ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year Ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
(0.04
|
)
|
|
|
(5.27
|
)
|
|
|
0.48
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
(0.04
|
)
|
|
|
(5.27
|
)
|
|
|
0.48
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 12 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Cash in bank and on hand
|
|
|
347
|
|
|
|
472
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
347
|
|
|
|
472
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-33
At December 31, 2016, cash in bank and on hand includes a total of 7 million held by subsidiaries
that operate in countries where capital control restrictions prevent the balances from being immediately available for general use by the other entities within the Group (12 million at December 31, 2015).
NOTE 13 - TRADE RECEIVABLES AND OTHER
Trade
receivables and other are comprised of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
Current
|
|
Trade receivables gross
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
238
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
267
|
|
Impairment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Trade receivables net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
235
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
264
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance lease receivables
|
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
Deferred financing costs net of amounts amortized
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
Deferred tooling related costs
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current income tax receivables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39
|
|
Other taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35
|
|
Restricted cash
(A)
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
Other
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Other receivables
|
|
|
47
|
|
|
|
120
|
|
|
|
53
|
|
|
|
101
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Trade receivables and Other
|
|
|
47
|
|
|
|
355
|
|
|
|
53
|
|
|
|
365
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
Restricted cash relates to a pledge given to the State of West Virginia as a guarantee for certain workers compensation obligations for which the company is self-insured.
|
13.1 Aging
The aging of total trade
receivables net is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Not past due
|
|
|
217
|
|
|
|
243
|
|
1 30 days past due
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
31 60 days past due
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
61 90 days past due
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Trade receivables net
|
|
|
235
|
|
|
|
264
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment allowance
The Group
periodically reviews its customers account aging, credit worthiness, payment histories and balance trends in order to evaluate trade account receivables for impairment. Management also considers whether changes in general economic conditions
and in the industries in which the Group operates in particular, are likely to impact the ability of the Groups customers to remain within agreed payment terms or to pay their account balances in full.
Revisions to the impairment allowance arising from changes in estimates are included as either additional allowance or recoveries. An allowance was reversed
for 0.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 (0.5 million allowance recognized during the year ended December 31, 2015).
F-34
None of the other amounts included in Other receivables was deemed to be impaired.
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of each class of receivable shown above. The Group does not hold any
collateral from its customers or debtors as security.
13.2 Currency concentration
The composition of the carrying amounts of total Trade receivables net by currency is shown in Euro equivalents as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Euro
|
|
|
101
|
|
|
|
83
|
|
U.S. Dollar
|
|
|
115
|
|
|
|
162
|
|
Swiss franc
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
Other currencies
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total trade receivables net
|
|
|
235
|
|
|
|
264
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13.3 Factoring arrangements
The Group factored specific account receivables in France by entering into factoring agreements with a third party for a maximum capacity of 235 million.
This agreement matures December 31, 2018.
The Group factored specific account receivables in Germany, Switzerland and Czech Republic by entering
into factoring agreements with a third party for a maximum capacity of 115 million. These facilities were amended on December 21, 2016 to increase the maximum capacity to 150 million and extend the maturity to October 29,
2021.
In December 2015, Constellium Automotive USA entered into a factoring agreement which provides for the sale of specific account receivables up to a
maximum capacity of $25 million. On December 13, 2016, the factoring agreement was amended to extend the maturity to December 12, 2017.
On
March 16, 2016, Muscle Shoals entered into a new factoring agreement which provides the sale of specific account receivables up to a maximum capacity of $100 million. The facility was amended on June 28, 2016 to increase its capacity to
$250 million and further amended on November 22, 2016 to $325 million.
Under the Groups factoring agreements, most of the account receivables
are sold without recourse. Where the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the receivables, the receivables are de-recognized from the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. Some remaining receivables
do not qualify for derecognition under IAS 39, Financial instruments: Recognition and Measurement, as the Group retains substantially all the associated risks and rewards.
Under the agreements, as at December 31, 2016, the total carrying amount of the original assets factored is 681 million (December 31,
2015: 529 million) of which:
|
|
|
566 million (December 31, 2015: 429 million) derecognized from the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as the Group transferred substantially all of the associated risks and rewards to the
factor;
|
|
|
|
115 million (December 31, 2015: 100 million) recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
|
F-35
At December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there was respectively less than 1 million and
no amount due to the factor relating to trade account receivables sold.
Covenants
At December 31, 2016, the factoring arrangements contain certain affirmative and negative covenants, including some relating to the administration and
collection of the assigned receivables, the terms of the invoices and the exchange of information, but do not contain restrictive financial covenants.
The commitment of the factor to buy receivables under the Muscle Shoals factoring agreement is subject to certain credit ratings being maintained.
The Group was in compliance with all applicable covenants at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
13.4 Finance lease receivables
The Company is the lessor
for certain finance leases with third parties for certain of its property, plant and equipment located in Sierre, Switzerland. The following table shows the reconciliation of the Groups gross investments in the leases to the net investment in
the leases at December 31, 2016 and 2015.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended December 31, 2016
|
|
|
Year ended December 31, 2015
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Gross
investment
in the lease
|
|
|
Unearned
interest
income
|
|
|
Net
investment
in the lease
|
|
|
Gross
investment
in the lease
|
|
|
Unearned
interest
income
|
|
|
Net
investment
in the lease
|
|
Less than 1 year
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
6
|
|
Between 1 and 5 years
|
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
18
|
|
More than 5 years
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Finance lease receivables
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
26
|
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
24
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 14 - INVENTORIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
|
149
|
|
|
|
148
|
|
Work in progress
|
|
|
299
|
|
|
|
265
|
|
Raw materials
|
|
|
94
|
|
|
|
91
|
|
Stores and supplies
|
|
|
69
|
|
|
|
59
|
|
Adjustments
(A)
|
|
|
(20
|
)
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total inventories
|
|
|
591
|
|
|
|
542
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
Includes Net realizable value and slow moving adjustments.
|
Constellium records inventories at the lower of
cost and net realizable value. Any increase / (decrease) in the net realizable value adjustment on inventories is included in Cost of sales in the Consolidated Income Statement.
F-36
NOTE 15 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Land and
Property
Rights
|
|
|
Buildings
|
|
|
Machinery
and
Equipment
|
|
|
Construction
Work in
Progress
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Net balance at January 1, 2016
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
158
|
|
|
|
773
|
|
|
|
296
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
1,255
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
56
|
|
|
|
297
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
362
|
|
Disposals
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11
|
)
|
Depreciation expense
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(13
|
)
|
|
|
(120
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
(144
|
)
|
Transfer during the period
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
55
|
|
|
|
309
|
|
|
|
(370
|
)
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net balance at December 31, 2016
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
209
|
|
|
|
1,020
|
|
|
|
221
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
1,477
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
324
|
|
|
|
1,581
|
|
|
|
228
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
2,187
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation and impairment
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
(115
|
)
|
|
|
(561
|
)
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
(19
|
)
|
|
|
(710
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net balance at December 31, 2016
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
209
|
|
|
|
1,020
|
|
|
|
221
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
1,477
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Land and
Property
Rights
|
|
|
Buildings
|
|
|
Machinery
and
Equipment
|
|
|
Construction
Work in
Progress
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Net balance at January 1, 2015
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
61
|
|
|
|
383
|
|
|
|
183
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
633
|
|
Property, plant and equipment acquired through business combination
|
|
|
22
|
|
|
|
129
|
|
|
|
438
|
|
|
|
65
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
657
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
36
|
|
|
|
340
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
385
|
|
Disposals
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
Depreciation expense
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(15
|
)
|
|
|
(103
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
(127
|
)
|
Impairment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(79
|
)
|
|
|
(276
|
)
|
|
|
(15
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
(371
|
)
|
Transfer during the period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43
|
|
|
|
244
|
|
|
|
(289
|
)
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassified as assets held for sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
55
|
|
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
83
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net balance at December 31, 2015
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
158
|
|
|
|
773
|
|
|
|
296
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
1,255
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
|
258
|
|
|
|
1,207
|
|
|
|
310
|
|
|
|
24
|
|
|
|
1,824
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation and impairment
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(100
|
)
|
|
|
(434
|
)
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
(17
|
)
|
|
|
(569
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net balance at December 31, 2015
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
158
|
|
|
|
773
|
|
|
|
296
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
1,255
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Building, machinery and equipment includes the following amounts where the Group is a lessee under a finance lease:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Gross
value
|
|
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
|
|
Net
|
|
|
Gross
value
|
|
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
|
|
Net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Buildings under finance lease
|
|
|
31
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
26
|
|
Machinery and equipment under finance lease
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
|
|
29
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
|
|
(13
|
)
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
81
|
|
|
|
(24
|
)
|
|
|
57
|
|
|
|
62
|
|
|
|
(15
|
)
|
|
|
47
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-37
The future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable finance leases are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Less than 1 year
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
1 to 5 years
|
|
|
36
|
|
|
|
36
|
|
More than 5 years
|
|
|
22
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
71
|
|
|
|
67
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The present value of future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable finance leases are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Less than 1 year
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
1 to 5 years
|
|
|
35
|
|
|
|
31
|
|
More than 5 years
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
60
|
|
|
|
53
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense and impairment losses
Total depreciation expense and impairment losses relating to Property, plant and equipment and Intangible assets are presented in the Consolidated Income
Statement as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
(147
|
)
|
|
|
(132
|
)
|
|
|
(42
|
)
|
Selling and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
Impairment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(452
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
(155
|
)
|
|
|
(592
|
)
|
|
|
(49
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The amount of contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment is disclosed in NOTE 26 -
Commitments.
Impairment tests for property, plant and equipment and intangibles assets
No triggering events were identified as at December 31, 2016 regarding our cash-generating units.
Certain triggering events were identified as at December 31, 2015 for certain cash-generating units. In accordance with the accounting policies described
in NOTE 2.6 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, these cash-generating units were tested for impairment.
For the Muscle Shoals cash-generating unit,
the following triggering events were identified as at December 31, 2015:
|
-
|
Continuing under performance and actual 2015 Muscle Shoals results showing a much lower financial performance than the initial business plan prepared as part of the Wise acquisition, and
|
|
-
|
Revised budget and strategic plan for Muscle Shoals downgraded, notably after taking into account new sale agreements commercial conditions for the can/packaging business.
|
F-38
Its value in use was determined based on projected cash flows expected to be generated by the can/packaging
business at Muscle Shoals. These cash flow forecasts were prepared by the Group Management and reviewed by the Board of Directors. The discount rate applied to cash flows projections was 11% and cash flows beyond the projection period were
extrapolated using a 0% growth rate. The value in use calculation led to a recoverable value being 400 million lower than the carrying value.
Management determined that the fair value less cost of disposal of Muscle Shoals cash-generating unit did not exceed the value in use.
Accordingly, an impairment charge of 400 million was recorded as at December 31, 2015, reducing the Muscle shoals cash- generating unit
intangible assets and property, plant and equipment.
For the Constellium Valais cash-generating units, certain triggering events were identified in 2015
(cash-generating unit Valais - AS&I operating segment: operational reorganization and industrial restructuring and cash-generating unit Valais - A&T operating segment: expected adverse change in key sale agreements).
Based on the recoverable value approached from both a value in use and a fair value models, the carrying value of the Property, plant and equipment was fully
impaired as at December 31, 2015. The related impairment charge totaled 49 million.
F-39
NOTE 16 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS (INCLUDING GOODWILL)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
Technology
|
|
|
Computer
Software
|
|
|
Customer
relationships
|
|
|
Work in
Progress
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Total
intangible
assets
(excluding
goodwill)
|
|
Net balance at January 1, 2016
|
|
|
443
|
|
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
23
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
78
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
Amortization expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11
|
)
|
Transfer during the period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net balance at December 31, 2016
|
|
|
457
|
|
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
79
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
457
|
|
|
|
91
|
|
|
|
52
|
|
|
|
43
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
198
|
|
Less accumulated amortization and impairment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(63
|
)
|
|
|
(31
|
)
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(119
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net balance at December 31, 2016
|
|
|
457
|
|
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
79
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
Technology
|
|
|
Computer
Software
|
|
|
Customer
relationships
|
|
|
Work in
Progress
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Total
intangible
assets
(excluding
goodwill)
|
|
Net balance at January 1, 2015
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
17
|
|
Intangible assets acquired through business combination and resulting goodwill
|
|
|
395
|
|
|
|
84
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
37
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
130
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
Amortization expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13
|
)
|
Impairment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(60
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(81
|
)
|
Transfer during the period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates
|
|
|
37
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net balance at December 31, 2015
|
|
|
443
|
|
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
23
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
78
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
443
|
|
|
|
92
|
|
|
|
41
|
|
|
|
41
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
183
|
|
Less accumulated amortization and impairment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(64
|
)
|
|
|
(18
|
)
|
|
|
(23
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(105
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net balance at December 31, 2015
|
|
|
443
|
|
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
23
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
78
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of Wise Entities
On January 5, 2015, Constellium acquired 100% of Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC (Wise or Muscle Shoals), a private aluminum
sheet producer located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States of America. The total consideration, paid in cash, was 370 million. With the acquisition, Constellium has access to 450,000 metric tons (kt) of hot mill capacity from the widest
strip mill in North America, reinforcing its position on the can market and positioning Constellium to continue to grow in the North American BiW/ABS market.
F-40
In accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combination, Constellium has recognized the assets acquired
and liabilities assumed, measured at fair value at the acquisition date.
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
January 5,
2015
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
130
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
657
|
|
Trade receivables and other
|
|
|
165
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
227
|
|
Other financial assets
|
|
|
4
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
22
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets acquired
|
|
|
1,205
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
|
(997
|
)
|
Trade payables and other
|
|
|
(155
|
)
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
(15
|
)
|
Pension and other post-employment benefit obligations
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
Other financial liabilities
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
Provisions and contingent liabilities
|
|
|
(53
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities assumed
|
|
|
(1,230
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net liabilities assumed
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
395
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cash consideration
|
|
|
370
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The valuation resulted in the recognition of intangible assets such as Customer relationships and Technology. Property, plant
and equipment, Inventories, Provisions and Borrowings have been remeasured at fair value. The resulting 395 million goodwill is mainly supported by the growing automotive markets (BiW/ABS) in North America. Goodwill is amortized for tax
purposes.
Considering the industries served, its major customers and product lines, Muscle Shoals and its related assets and liabilities are included in
Packaging and Automotive Rolled Products (P&ARP) operating segment.
Impairment tests for goodwill
Goodwill in the amount of 457 million has been allocated to the Groups operating segment Packaging and Automotive Rolled Products
(P&ARP) for 450 million, Aerospace and Transportation (A&T) for 5 million and Automotive Structures and Industry (AS&I) for 2 million.
At December 31, 2016, the recoverable amount of the A&T and AS&I operating segments has been determined based on value in use calculations and
significantly exceeded their carrying value. No reasonable change in the assumptions retained could lead to a potential impairment charge.
For the
P&ARP operating segment, the recoverable value (determined on the basis of fair value less costs of disposal) was estimated by applying a discounted cash flow model and market participants assumptions and has been classified as a level 3
measurement under the fair value hierarchy provided by IFRS 13.
The projected future cash flows are based on the 2017-2025 medium and long term
business plan approved by the management and reviewed by the Board of Directors. They include the significant capital expenditures for the Automotive Body Sheet (up to 2020) and the related returns. Considering the significant level of future
capital expenditure needed to address the Automotive Body Sheet market and the related Automotive Body Sheet cash inflows ramping-up from 2018/2019 to reach a normative level in 2023/2024, cash flows were projected over a 9
F-41
year period. The terminal value assumes a normative cash flow and a long term growth rate ranging from 0% to 2%. The discount rates applied to cash flows projections range between 11% and 12%. It
was concluded that the carrying value (1,254 million) did not exceed the recoverable value (1,504 million) as at December 31, 2016. Accordingly, the impairment test carried out at the P&ARP operating segment level did not lead
to a goodwill impairment.
The key assumptions used in the determination of the fair value less costs of disposal for the P&ARP operating segment are
the discount rates, the perpetual growth rates used to extrapolate cash-flows beyond the forecast period and the forecasted shipments for Automotive Body Sheet, products and related revenues. They have been determined considering what market
participants would assume in estimating fair value.
|
-
|
Discount rates used represent the current market assessment of the risks specific to the P&ARP operating segment taking into consideration the time value of money and the risks associated with the underlying assets.
|
|
-
|
The growth rates used to extrapolate cash-flows beyond the forecast period were developed internally and are consistent with external sources of information.
|
|
-
|
Expected shipments and related revenues were determined based on estimates of future supply and demand for Automotive Body Sheet products. These estimates were developed internally based on our industry knowledge and
our analysis of available market data regarding expected future demand and industry capacity.
|
Sensitivity analysis: the calculation of the
recoverable value of the P&ARP operating segment is most sensitive to the following assumptions:
|
-
|
Discount rate : an increase in the discount rate by 1.5% would result in the recoverable value equaling the carrying value;
|
|
-
|
Perpetual growth rate : a decrease in the perpetual growth rate by 4.5 % would result in the recoverable value equaling the carrying value; or
|
|
-
|
BIW/ABS shipments: 40% lower shipments in the BIW/ABS US business would result in the recoverable value equaling the carrying value.
|
NOTE 17 - INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER EQUITY METHOD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
At January 1
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
Group share in loss
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
Additions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Group share of joint ventures net assets
|
|
|
Group share of joint
ventures profit / (loss)
|
|
(In millions of Euro)
|
|
% interest
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Constellium-UACJ ABS
LLC
(A)
|
|
|
51.00
|
%
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
29
|
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
Rhenaroll
S.A.
(B)
|
|
|
49.85
|
%
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments in joint ventures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-42
Constellium- UACJ ABS LLC and Rhenaroll S.A. are private companies with no quoted market prices available for
their shares.
(A)
|
Constellium-UACJ ABS LLC, joint-venture in which Constellium holds a 51% interest, was created during the fourth quarter of 2014. This joint-venture operates a facility located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and supplies
BiW/ABS aluminum sheet to the North American automotive industry. The joint venture started its operations during 2016.
|
(B)
|
The Group also holds a 49.85% interest in a joint-venture named Rhenaroll S.A. (located in Biesheim, France), specialized in the chrome-plating, grinding and repairing of rolling mills rolls and rollers. Revenue
amounts to 3 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 respectively. The entitys net income was immaterial both in 2016 and 2015.
|
Both investments accounted for under equity method equal to the Groups share of net assets and are included in P&ARP segment assets.
Constellium-UACJ ABS LLC financial statements
The
information presented hereafter reflects the amounts included in the financial statements of the relevant entity in accordance with Group accounting principles and not the Companys share of those amounts.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
Trade receivables and other
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
Non-current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
189
|
|
|
|
134
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
|
231
|
|
|
|
138
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade payables and other
|
|
|
26
|
|
|
|
19
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
|
129
|
|
|
|
49
|
|
Non-current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
|
46
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share capital
|
|
|
66
|
|
|
|
64
|
|
Retained deficit and other reserves
|
|
|
(36
|
)
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Equity and Liabilities
|
|
|
231
|
|
|
|
138
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
Revenue
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
(28
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance costs
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss
|
|
|
(27
|
)
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-43
The transactions during the year and year-end balances between Group companies which are fully consolidated and
Constellium UACJ ABS LLC are shown as below in Groups Consolidated income statement and Consolidated statement of financial position.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Trades receivables and other - current
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Other financial assets current
|
|
|
66
|
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
|
76
|
|
|
|
26
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
Revenue
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fees and recharges
(A)
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
Finance income
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Income
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
Fees and recharges are presented in Cost of sales or Selling and administrative expenses depending on their nature.
|
Guarantees and commitments given to Constellium UACJ ABS LLC by the Group are:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Financial guarantees
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
17
|
|
Supplier guarantees
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Guarantees
|
|
|
34
|
|
|
|
38
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 18 - DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Deferred income tax assets
|
|
|
252
|
|
|
|
270
|
|
Deferred income tax liabilities
|
|
|
(30
|
)
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Deferred income tax assets
|
|
|
222
|
|
|
|
260
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-44
The following tables show the changes in net deferred income tax assets / (liabilities) for the years ended
December 31, 2016 and 2015.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
January 1,
2016
|
|
|
Acquisitions /
Disposals
|
|
|
Recognized in
|
|
|
Changes in
foreign currency
exchange rates
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit
or loss
|
|
|
OCI
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term assets
|
|
|
(27
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(59
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(90
|
)
|
Inventories
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
6
|
|
Pensions
|
|
|
193
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11
|
)
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
188
|
|
Derivative valuation
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
13
|
|
Tax losses carried forward
|
|
|
40
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
79
|
|
Other
(A)
|
|
|
23
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
26
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax assets / (liabilities)
|
|
|
260
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(50
|
)
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
222
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
Mainly non-deductible provisions.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
January 1,
2015
|
|
|
Acquisitions/
Disposals
|
|
|
Recognized
in
|
|
|
Changes in
foreign currency
exchange rates
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit
or loss
|
|
|
OCI
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term assets
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
(27
|
)
|
Inventories
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
(18
|
)
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
Pensions
|
|
|
96
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70
|
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
193
|
|
Derivative valuation
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
Tax losses carried forward
|
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40
|
|
Other
(A)
|
|
|
55
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
(41
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
23
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax assets / (liabilities)
|
|
|
192
|
|
|
|
(15
|
)
|
|
|
53
|
|
|
|
23
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
260
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
Mainly non-deductible provisions.
|
Based on the expected taxable income of the entities, the Group believes
that it is more likely than not that a total of 1,345 million (1,160 million at December 31, 2015) of unused tax losses and deductible temporary differences will not be used. Consequently, net deferred tax assets have not been
recognized. The related tax impact of 428 million (369 million at December 31, 2015) is attributable to the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Expiring in 2017 to 2020
|
|
|
(13
|
)
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
Expiring in 2021 and after limited
|
|
|
(132
|
)
|
|
|
(96
|
)
|
Unlimited
|
|
|
(19
|
)
|
|
|
(18
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax losses
|
|
|
(164
|
)
|
|
|
(120
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term assets
(A)
|
|
|
(193
|
)
|
|
|
(178
|
)
|
Pensions
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
(23
|
)
|
Other
|
|
|
(46
|
)
|
|
|
(48
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deductible temporary differences
|
|
|
(264
|
)
|
|
|
(249
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
(428
|
)
|
|
|
(369
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
Of which 186 million relating to Muscle Shoals assets.
|
F-45
Substantially all of the tax losses not expected to be used reside in the Netherlands, the United States and in
Switzerland.
The holding companies in the Netherlands have been generating tax losses over the past six years, and these holding companies are not
expected to generate sufficient qualifying taxable profits in the foreseeable future to utilize these tax losses before they expire in the years from 2020 to 2025.
The tax losses not expected to be utilized in the United States relate to one of our main operating entities. Although this entity is expected to be
profitable in the medium or long term, considering notably the anticipated development of the BiW/ABS business, it bears significant non-cash depreciation and financial interests that will continue generating tax losses in the coming years.
Accordingly, it is uncertain whether the entity will be able to use, at its level given the absence of an overall U.S. tax group, these tax losses before they expire. Consequently, the related deferred tax assets have not been recognized.
The tax losses not expected to be utilized in Switzerland relate to losses generated by one of our Swiss entities most of them expiring in the years from 2019
to 2023. Following an operational reorganization and industrial restructuring in 2015, this Swiss entity is not expected to generate sufficient taxable profits over the next coming years to utilize these losses before they expire.
As at December 31, 2016 and 2015, most of the unrecognized deferred tax assets on deductible temporary differences on long-term assets and other
differences relate to the U.S. and Swiss entities discussed above. A joint assessment has been performed on the recoverability of the deferred tax assets on deductible temporary differences and tax losses for these two entities. In line with the
assessments, the related deferred tax assets on long term assets and on other differences have not been recognized.
NOTE 19 - TRADE PAYABLES
AND OTHER
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
Current
|
|
Trade payables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
627
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
657
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed assets payables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42
|
|
Employees entitlements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
141
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
130
|
|
Deferred revenue
|
|
|
40
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
38
|
|
|
|
13
|
|
Taxes payable other than income tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16
|
|
Other payables
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other
|
|
|
59
|
|
|
|
212
|
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
210
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Trade payables and other
|
|
|
59
|
|
|
|
839
|
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
867
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-46
NOTE 20 - BORROWINGS
20.1 Analysis by nature
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
December 31, 2016
|
|
|
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
|
Redemption
Value
|
|
|
Nominal
rate
|
|
|
Effective
rate
|
|
|
Face
Value
|
|
|
(Arrangement
fees) / step-up
|
|
|
Accrued
interests
|
|
|
Carrying
value
|
|
|
Carrying
value
|
|
Secured ABL
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ravenswood (due 2018)
|
|
|
$48
|
|
|
|
Floating
|
|
|
|
3.08
|
%
|
|
|
46
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
46
|
|
|
|
23
|
|
Muscle Shoals (due 2018)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Floating
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
99
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Secured Notes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Constellium N.V.
(
A
)
(Issued March 2016, due 2021)
|
|
$
|
425
|
|
|
|
7.88
|
%
|
|
|
8.94
|
%
|
|
|
403
|
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
401
|
|
|
|
|
|
Muscle Shoals
(Issued December 2013 due 2018)
|
|
$
|
650
|
|
|
|
8.75
|
%
|
|
|
7.45
|
%
|
|
|
617
|
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
635
|
|
|
|
622
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Unsecured Notes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Constellium N.V.
(Issued May 2014, due 2024)
|
|
$
|
400
|
|
|
|
5.75
|
%
|
|
|
6.26
|
%
|
|
|
379
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
377
|
|
|
|
365
|
|
Constellium N.V.
(Issued May 2014, due 2021)
|
|
|
300
|
|
|
|
4.63
|
%
|
|
|
5.16
|
%
|
|
|
300
|
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
298
|
|
|
|
297
|
|
Constellium N.V.
(Issued December 2014, due 2023)
|
|
$
|
400
|
|
|
|
8.00
|
%
|
|
|
8.61
|
%
|
|
|
379
|
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
387
|
|
|
|
375
|
|
Constellium N.V.
(Issued December 2014, due 2023)
|
|
|
240
|
|
|
|
7.00
|
%
|
|
|
7.54
|
%
|
|
|
240
|
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
244
|
|
|
|
244
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Unsecured PIK Toggle Notes
(B)
Muscle Shoals
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
145
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other loans (including Finance leases)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80
|
|
|
|
63
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Borrowings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,444
|
|
|
|
(13
|
)
|
|
|
37
|
|
|
|
2,468
|
|
|
|
2,233
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Of which non-current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,361
|
|
|
|
2,064
|
|
Of which current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
107
|
|
|
|
169
|
|
F-47
Constellium N.V. Senior Notes are guaranteed by certain subsidiaries. Muscle Shoals Senior Notes are fully and
unconditionally guaranteed jointly and severally by certain Muscle Shoals subsidiaries.
(A)
|
On March 30, 2016, Constellium N.V. issued a $425 million principal amount of 7.875% Senior Notes due 2021. A portion of the net proceeds was used for general corporate purposes, including investments in Wise
Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC and its subsidiaries and the Companys joint venture with UACJ Corporation, capital expenditures and research and development efforts. Deferred arrangement fees amounted to 12 million on issuance
date.
|
(B)
|
On December 5, 2016, the $158 million principal amount of the Senior PIK Toggle Notes was redeemed. The redemption price was 104.875% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount, excluding accrued and unpaid
interests.
|
20.2 Movements in borrowings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
At January 1
|
|
|
2,233
|
|
|
|
1,252
|
|
Borrowings assumed through business
combination
(A)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
997
|
|
Net Proceeds from issuance of Senior
Notes
(B)
|
|
|
375
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayments of PIK Toggle notes
(C)
|
|
|
(148
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
(Repayments)/Proceeds from U.S. Revolving Credit Facility and other loans
(D)
|
|
|
(69
|
)
|
|
|
(211
|
)
|
Deferred arrangement fees
|
|
|
(12
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Movement in interests accrued or
capitalized
(E)
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
20
|
|
Movement in other financial debts
(F)
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates
|
|
|
72
|
|
|
|
172
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31
|
|
|
2,468
|
|
|
|
2,233
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
Represents the fair value of Muscle Shoals borrowings at January 5, 2015.
|
(B)
|
The proceeds from the Senior notes issued on March 30, 2016 represented 375 million, converted at the issuance date exchange rate EUR/USD=1.1324.
|
(C)
|
The redemption of PIK Toggle notes on December 5, 2016 represented 148 million, converted at the redemption date exchange rate EUR/USD=1.0702.
|
(D)
|
Mainly include repayments of Muscle Shoals ABL Facility.
|
(E)
|
In December 2015, Muscle Shoals elected to pay the June 2016 coupon interest in-kind. The $8 million in-kind interest was added to the principal amount outstanding and increase it to $158 million.
|
(F)
|
Other financial debts mainly include the finance lease rent payments offset by new financial leases contracted during the year.
|
F-48
20.3 Currency concentration
The composition of the carrying amounts of total borrowings in Euro equivalents is denominated in the currencies shown below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
U.S. Dollar
|
|
|
1,887
|
|
|
|
1,661
|
|
Euro
|
|
|
575
|
|
|
|
568
|
|
Other currencies
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total borrowings
|
|
|
2,468
|
|
|
|
2,233
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Covenants
The Group was
in compliance with all applicable debt covenants at and for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
Constellium N.V. Senior Notes
The indentures for our outstanding Senior notes contain customary terms and conditions, including amongst other things, limitation on incurring or guaranteeing
additional indebtedness, on paying dividends, on making other restricted payments, on creating restriction on dividend and other payments to us from certain of our subsidiaries, on incurring certain liens, on selling assets and subsidiary stock, and
on merging.
Ravenswood ABL Facility
This facility
contains a minimum availability covenant that requires Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood, LLC to maintain excess availability of at least the greater of (a) $10 million and (b) 10% of the aggregate revolving loan commitments. It also
contains customary events of default.
Muscle Shoals ABL Facility
This facility contains a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant. Evaluation of compliance is only required if Muscle Shoalss excess availability falls
below the greater of (a) $20 million and (b) 10% of the aggregate revolving loan commitment. It also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, but no maintenance covenants. Substantially all the assets of Muscle Shoals are
pledged as collateral for Muscle Shoals financial arrangements including factoring facility.
F-49
NOTE 21 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
21.1 Financial assets and liabilities by categories
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Notes
|
|
Loans and
receivables
|
|
|
At Fair
Value
through
Profit
and loss
|
|
|
At Fair
Value
through
OCI
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Loans and
receivables
|
|
|
At Fair
Value
through
Profit
and loss
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
12
|
|
|
347
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
347
|
|
|
|
472
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
472
|
|
Trade receivables and finance lease receivables
|
|
13
|
|
|
253
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
253
|
|
|
|
288
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
288
|
|
Other financial assets
|
|
|
|
|
66
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
166
|
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
|
82
|
|
|
|
107
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total financial assets
|
|
|
|
|
666
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
766
|
|
|
|
785
|
|
|
|
82
|
|
|
|
867
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Notes
|
|
At
amortized
cost
|
|
|
At Fair
Value
through
Profit
and loss
|
|
|
At Fair
Value
through
OCI
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
At
amortized
cost
|
|
|
At Fair
Value
through
Profit
and loss
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Trade payables and fixed assets payables
|
|
19
|
|
|
660
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
660
|
|
|
|
699
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
699
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
20
|
|
|
2,468
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,468
|
|
|
|
2,233
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,233
|
|
Other financial liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
64
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
121
|
|
|
|
121
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total financial liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
3,128
|
|
|
|
37
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
3,192
|
|
|
|
2,932
|
|
|
|
121
|
|
|
|
3,053
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Derivatives
|
|
|
49
|
|
|
|
51
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
37
|
|
|
|
45
|
|
|
|
82
|
|
Aluminum future contract
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
Energy future contract
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other future contract
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency derivatives contracts
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
29
|
|
Cross Currency Basis Swaps
|
|
|
47
|
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
77
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
49
|
|
Loans
(A)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66
|
|
|
|
66
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other financial assets
|
|
|
49
|
|
|
|
117
|
|
|
|
166
|
|
|
|
37
|
|
|
|
70
|
|
|
|
107
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivatives
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
|
|
64
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
107
|
|
|
|
121
|
|
Aluminum future contract
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
25
|
|
Energy future contract
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
Other future contract
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
Currency derivatives contracts
|
|
|
26
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
53
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
74
|
|
|
|
83
|
|
Cross Currency Basis Swaps
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other financial liabilities
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
|
|
64
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
107
|
|
|
|
121
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
Corresponds to a loan facility to Constellium UACJ ABS LLC.
|
21.2 Fair values
All derivatives are presented at fair value in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
F-50
The carrying value of the Groups borrowings at maturity is the redemption value.
The fair value of Constellium N.V. Senior Notes issued in May 2014, December 2014 and March 2016 account for respectively 95%, 103% and 108% of the
nominal value and amount respectively to 646 million, 640 million and 434 million at December 31, 2016.
The fair
value of Muscle Shoals Senior Secured Notes accounts for 104% of the nominal value and amount to 641 million at December 31, 2016.
The
fair values of other financial assets and liabilities approximate their carrying values, as a result of their liquidity or short maturity.
21.3
Valuation hierarchy
The following table provides an analysis of derivatives measured at fair value, grouped into levels based on the degree to which
the fair value is observable:
|
|
|
Level 1 valuation is based on quoted price (unadjusted) in active markets for identical financial instruments, it includes aluminum futures that are traded on the LME;
|
|
|
|
Level 2 valuation is based on inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly (i.e. prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices), it
includes foreign exchange derivatives;
|
|
|
|
Level 3 valuation is based on inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Other financial assets - derivatives
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
94
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
80
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
82
|
|
Other financial liabilities - derivatives
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
57
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64
|
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
91
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
121
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There was no transfer into or out of Level 3 during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
NOTE 22 - FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The
Groups financial risk management strategy focuses on minimizing the cash flow impacts of volatility in foreign currency exchange rates, metal prices and interest rates, while maintaining the financial flexibility the Group requires in order to
successfully execute the Groups business strategies.
Due to Constelliums capital structure and the nature of its operations, the Group is
exposed to the following financial risks: (i) market risk (including foreign exchange risk, commodity price risk and interest rate risk); (ii) credit risk and (iii) liquidity and capital management risk.
22.1 Market risk
(i) Foreign exchange risk
Net assets, earnings and cash flows are influenced by multiple currencies due to the geographic diversity of sales and the countries in which the Group
operates.
Constellium is exposed to foreign exchange risk in the following areas:
|
|
|
Transaction exposures, which include
|
F-51
|
○
|
|
Commercial transactions related to forecasted sales and purchases and on-balance sheet receivables/payables resulting from such transactions.
|
|
○
|
|
Financing transactions, related to external and internal net debt
|
|
|
|
Translation exposures, which relate to net investments in foreign entities which are converted in Euros in the consolidated financial statements.
|
Commercial transactions exposures
The Group policy is to
hedge committed and highly probable forecasted foreign currency operational transactions. The Group uses foreign exchange forwards and foreign exchange swaps for this purpose.
The following tables outline the nominal value (in millions of Euros) of derivatives for Constelliums most significant foreign exchange exposures as at
December 31, 2016.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forward derivatives sales
|
|
Maturity
Period
|
|
|
Less than
1 year
|
|
|
Over
1 year
|
|
USD/EUR
|
|
|
2017-2022
|
|
|
|
413
|
|
|
|
457
|
|
EUR/CHF
|
|
|
2017-2021
|
|
|
|
48
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
Other currencies
|
|
|
2017-2019
|
|
|
|
17
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
478
|
|
|
|
473
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forward derivatives purchases
|
|
Maturity
Period
|
|
|
Less than
1 year
|
|
|
Over
1 year
|
|
USD/EUR
|
|
|
2017-2021
|
|
|
|
329
|
|
|
|
26
|
|
EUR/CHF
|
|
|
2017-2021
|
|
|
|
84
|
|
|
|
31
|
|
CZK/EUR
|
|
|
2017-2018
|
|
|
|
53
|
|
|
|
52
|
|
Other currencies
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
466
|
|
|
|
109
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In 2016, the Group agreed with a major customer for the sale of fabricated metal products in U.S. Dollars to be supplied from
a Euro functional currency entity. In line with its hedging policy, the Group entered into significant foreign exchange derivatives which match related highly probable future conversion sales by selling U.S. Dollars against Euros. The Group
designated these derivatives for hedge accounting for a total nominal amount of 504 million with maturity 2017-2022.
For hedges that do not
qualify for hedge accounting, any mark-to-market movements are recognized in Other gains / (losses) net.
F-52
The table below details foreign
currency derivatives impacts in Consolidated Income Statement and Statement of Comprehensive Income/(Loss):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In millions of Euros)
|
|
Notes
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in Other gains / (losses) net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realized gains / (losses) on foreign currency derivatives net
|
|
8
|
|
|
(46
|
)
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
Unrealized gains / (losses) on foreign currency derivatives net
(A)
|
|
8
|
|
|
40
|
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains / (losses) on foreign currency derivatives net
(B)
|
|
|
|
|
(27
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
The offsetting gains / (losses) related to the forecasted sales are not yet visible because the sales are not yet recorded in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
|
(B)
|
As at December 31, 2016, the fair value is fully accounted in Other Comprehensive Income as the hedged sales are spread over 2017 to 2022.
|
Financing transaction exposures
When the Group enters
into intercompany loans and deposits, the financing is generally provided in the functional currency of the subsidiary. The foreign currency exposure of the Groups external funding and liquid assets is systematically hedged either naturally
through external foreign currency loans and deposits or through cross currency basis swaps and simple foreign currency swaps.
The notional of the cross
currency basis swaps amounted to 746 million at December 31, 2016.
The table below details foreign currency derivatives impacts in
Consolidated Income Statement:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
Derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in Finance Costs net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realized gain / (loss) on foreign currency derivatives net
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
32
|
|
Unrealized gain / (loss) on foreign currency derivatives net
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
45
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In accordance with the Group policy, the net foreign exchange result related to financing activities is expected to be
balanced at any time, provided the Group does not enter into specific transactions.
Cross currency swaps and liquidity swaps settled during the period
are presented in Other financing activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
F-53
Foreign exchange sensitivity on commercial and financing transactions exposures
The largest exposures of the Group are related to the Euro/Dollar exchange rate. The table below summarizes the impact on profit and Equity (before tax effect)
of a 10 % strengthening of the US Dollar versus the Euro for non US Dollar functional currency entities.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Effect on
profit
before tax
|
|
|
Effect on
pretax equity
|
|
Trade receivables
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade payables
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Derivatives on commercial
transaction
(A)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
(61
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial transaction exposure
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
(61
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash in Bank and intercompany loans
|
|
|
35
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
|
(130
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Derivatives on financing transaction
|
|
|
95
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing transaction exposure
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
(61
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
The impacts on pretax equity relate to derivatives hedging future sales spread from 2017 to 2022 which are designated as cash flow hedges.
|
The amounts shown in the table above may not be indicative of future results since the balances of financial assets and liabilities may change.
Translation exposures
Foreign exchange impacts related
to the translation in Euro of net investments in foreign subsidiaries, and related revenues and expenses are not hedged as the Group operates in these various countries on permanent basis.
Foreign exchange sensitivity
The exposure relates to
foreign currency translation of net investments in foreign subsidiaries and arises mainly from operations conducted by US Dollar functional currency subsidiaries.
The table below summarizes the impact on profit and Equity (before tax effect) of a 10 % strengthening of the US Dollar versus the Euro (on average rate
for profit before tax and closing rate for pretax equity ) for US Dollar functional currency entities.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Effect on
profit
before tax
|
|
|
Effect on
pretax equity
|
|
10% strengthening US Dollar/Euro
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
33
|
|
The amounts shown in the table above may not be indicative of future results since the balances of financial assets and
liabilities may change.
Margin Calls
Our financial
counterparties may require margin call should our mark-to-market exceed a pre-agreed contractual limit. In order to protect from the potential margin calls for significant market movements, the Group ensures
F-54
that financial counterparts hedging the transactional exposure are also hedging the foreign currency loan and deposit exposure. Further, The Group holds a significant liquidity buffer in cash or
in availability under its various borrowing facilities, enters into derivatives with a large number of financial counterparties and monitors margin requirements on a daily basis. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the margin requirement related to
foreign exchange hedges was nil and the Group was not exposed to material margin call risk.
(ii) Commodity price risk
The Group is subject to the effects of market fluctuations in the price of aluminum, which is the Groups primary metal input and a significant component
of its output. The Group is also exposed to silver, copper and natural gas but in a less significant way.
The Group strategy is to protect the
Groups margin on future conversion and fabrication activities by aligning the price and quantity of physical aluminum purchases with that of physical aluminum sales. When the Group is unable to do so, it enters into derivative financial
instruments to pass through the exposure to metal price fluctuations to financial institutions at the time the price is set. Therefore, the Group purchases fixed price aluminum forwards to offset the exposure of LME volatility on its fixed price
sales agreements for the supply of metal.
As at December 31, 2016, the nominal amount of commodity derivatives are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In millions of Euros)
|
|
Maturity
|
|
Less than
1 year
|
|
|
Over
1 year
|
|
Aluminium
|
|
2017-2021
|
|
|
116
|
|
|
|
42
|
|
Premiums
|
|
2017-2021
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
12
|
|
Copper
|
|
2017
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
Silver
|
|
2017-2018
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural gas
|
|
2017
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The value of the contracts will fluctuate due to changes in market prices but is intended to help protect the Groups
margin on future conversion and fabrication activities. At December 31, 2016, these contracts are directly entered with external counterparties.
The
Group does not apply hedge accounting and therefore any mark-to-market movements are recognized in Other gains / (losses) net.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
Derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in Other gains / (losses) net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realized gains / (losses) on commodity derivatives net
|
|
|
(16
|
)
|
|
|
(56
|
)
|
Unrealized gains / (losses) on commodity derivatives net
|
|
|
31
|
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodity price sensitivity: risks associated with derivatives
The net impact on earnings and equity of a 10% increase or decrease in the market price of aluminum, based on the aluminum derivatives held by the Group at
December 31, 2016 (before tax effect), with all other variables held constant was estimated to 15 million gains or losses (23 million at December 31, 2015). The balances of such financial instruments may change in future
periods however, and therefore the amounts shown may not be indicative of future results.
F-55
Margin Calls
As the LME price for aluminum falls, the derivative contracts entered into with financial institution counterparties have a negative mark-to-market. The
Groups financial institution counterparties may require margin calls should the negative mark-to-market exceed a pre-agreed contractual limit. In order to protect from the potential margin calls for significant market movements, the Group
enters into derivatives with a large number of financial counterparties and monitors margin requirements on a daily basis for adverse movements in aluminum prices. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the margin requirement related to aluminum or any
other commodity hedges was nil and the Group was not exposed to material margin call risk.
(iii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk refers to the risk that the value of financial instruments held by the Group and that are subject to variable rates will fluctuate, or the
cash flows associated with such instruments will be impacted due to changes in market interest rates. The Groups interest rate risk arises principally from borrowings. Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to cash flow interest
rate risk which is partially offset by cash and cash equivalents deposits (including short-term investments) earning interest at variable interest rates. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk. (See
NOTE 21 - Financial Instruments)
Interest rate sensitivity: risks associated with variable-rate financial instruments
The impact on Income/Loss before income tax for the period of a 50 basis point increase or decrease in the LIBOR or EURIBOR interest rates, based on the
variable rate financial instruments held by the Group at December 31, 2016, with all other variables held constant, was estimated to be less than 1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. However, the balances of
such financial instruments may not remain constant in future periods, and therefore the amounts shown may not be indicative of future results. At December 31, 2016, 95% of Groups borrowings were at fixed rate.
22.2 Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that a
counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract, leading to a financial loss. The Group is exposed to credit risk with financial institutions and other parties as a result of cash-in-bank, cash deposits,
mark-to-market on derivative transactions and customer trade receivables arising from Constelliums operating activities. The maximum exposure to credit risk for the year ended December 31, 2016 is the carrying value of each class of
financial asset as described in NOTE 21 - Financial Instruments. The Group does not generally hold any collateral as security.
Credit risk
related to transactions with financial institutions
Credit risk with financial institutions is managed by the Groups Treasury department in
accordance with a Board approved policy. Constellium management is not aware of any significant risks associated with financial institutions as a result of cash and cash equivalents deposits (including short-term investments) and financial
derivative transactions.
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The number of financial counterparties is tabulated below showing our exposure to the counterparty by rating type
(Parent company ratings from Moodys Investor Services):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
|
|
Number of
financial
counterparties
(A)
|
|
|
Exposure
(in millions
of Euros)
|
|
|
Number of
financial
counterparties
(A)
|
|
|
Exposure
(in millions
of Euros)
|
|
Rated Aa or better
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
12
|
|
Rated A
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
369
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
465
|
|
Rated Baa
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
398
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
486
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
Financial Counterparties for which the Groups exposure is below 250 thousand have been excluded from the analysis.
|
Credit risks related to customer trade receivables
The
Group has a diverse customer base geographically and by industry. The responsibility for customer credit risk management rests with Constellium management. Payment terms vary and are set in accordance with practices in the different geographies and
end-markets served. Credit limits are typically established based on internal or external rating criteria, which take into account such factors as the financial condition of the customers, their credit history and the risk associated with their
industry segment. Trade receivables are actively monitored and managed, at the business unit or site level. Business units report credit exposure information to Constellium management on a regular basis. Over 92% of the Groups trade account
receivables are insured by insurance companies rated A3 or better, or sold to a factor on a non-recourse basis. In situations where collection risk is considered to be above acceptable levels, risk is mitigated through the use of advance payments,
bank guarantees or letters of credit. Historically, we have a very low level of customer default as a result of long history of dealing with our customer base and an active credit monitoring function.
See NOTE 13 - Trade Receivables and other for the aging of trade receivables.
22.3 Liquidity and capital risk management
Groups
capital structure includes shareholders equity, borrowings and various third-party financing arrangements (such as credit facilities and factoring arrangements). Constelliums total capital is defined as total equity plus net debt. Net
debt includes borrowings due to third parties less cash and cash equivalents.
Constelliums overriding objectives when managing capital are to
safeguard the business as a going concern, to maximize returns for its owners and to maintain an optimal capital structure in order to minimize the weighted cost of capital.
All activities around cash funding, borrowings and financial instruments are centralized within Constelliums Treasury department. Direct external
funding or transactions with banks at the operating entity level are generally not permitted, and exceptions must be approved by Constelliums Treasury department.
The liquidity requirements of the overall Company are funded by drawing on available credit facilities, while the internal management of liquidity is
optimized by means of cash pooling agreements and/or intercompany loans and deposits between the Companys operating entities and central Treasury.
The Group has two secured asset-based variable rate revolving credit facilities in Ravenswood and Muscle Shoals for respectively $100 million and $200
million. The borrowing base as at December 31, 2016 amounts to $80 million for Ravenswood and $128 million for Muscle Shoals. Considering the used facility, the Group had 150 million outstanding availability under these U.S. asset
based revolving credit facilities at December 31, 2016.
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In addition to the cash in bank (See NOTE 12 Cash and Cash equivalents), the Group had access to
190 million undrawn facilities at December 31, 2016 (including the 150 million described above).
The tables below show
undiscounted contractual values by relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period from December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 to the contractual maturity date.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
|
|
|
Less than
1 year
|
|
|
Between
1 and 5 years
|
|
|
Over
5 years
|
|
|
Less than
1 year
|
|
|
Between
1 and 5 years
|
|
|
Over
5 years
|
|
Financial assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cross currency basis swaps
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32
|
|
|
|
82
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
35
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash flows from derivative assets related to currencies and commodities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
85
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
35
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Notes
|
|
|
Less than
1 year
|
|
|
Between
1 and 5 years
|
|
|
Over 5
years
|
|
|
Less than
1 year
|
|
|
Between
1 and 5 years
|
|
|
Over
5 years
|
|
Financial liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings
(A)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
1,329
|
|
|
|
999
|
|
|
|
122
|
|
|
|
742
|
|
|
|
1,275
|
|
Interests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
170
|
|
|
|
490
|
|
|
|
125
|
|
|
|
140
|
|
|
|
463
|
|
|
|
196
|
|
Cross currency basis swaps
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash flows from derivatives liabilities related to currencies and commodities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35
|
|
|
|
63
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
109
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade payables and other (excluding deferred revenue)
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
825
|
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
854
|
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,084
|
|
|
|
1,901
|
|
|
|
1,127
|
|
|
|
1,227
|
|
|
|
1,236
|
|
|
|
1,471
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
Borrowings include the U.S. Revolving Credit Facilities which are considered short-term in nature and are included in the category Less than 1 year and undiscounted forecasted interests and exclude finance
leases.
|
On February 16, 2017, the Group issued a $650 million senior unsecured notes due 2025, with interest rate 6.625%. The net
proceeds were used to repurchase Muscle Shoals 8.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2018. (See Note 32 Subsequent events). These transactions are not reflected in the table above as they were completed subsequently to December 31,
2016.
NOTE 23 - PENSIONS AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS
The Group operates a number of pensions, other post-employment benefits and other long-term employee benefit plans. Some of these plans are defined
contribution plans and some are defined benefit plans, with assets held in separate trustee-administered funds. Benefits paid through pension trusts are sufficiently funded to ensure the payment of benefits to retirees when they become due.
Actuarial valuations are reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements as described in NOTE 2.6 Principles governing the preparation of
the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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23.1 Description of the plans
Pension plans
Constelliums pension
obligations are in the U.S., Switzerland, Germany and France. Pension benefits are generally based on the employees service and highest average eligible compensation before retirement and are periodically adjusted for cost of living increases,
either by company practice, collective agreement or statutory requirement. U.S. and Swiss benefit plans are funded through long-term employee benefit funds.
Other post-employment benefits (OPEB)
The Group
provides health care and life insurance benefits to retired employees and in some cases to their beneficiaries and covered dependents, mainly in the U.S. Eligibility for coverage depends on certain age and service criteria. These benefit plans are
unfunded.
Other long-term employee benefits
Other long term employee benefits mainly include jubilees in France, Germany and Switzerland and other long-term disability benefits in the U.S. These benefit
plans are unfunded.
23.2 Description of risks
Our
estimates of liabilities and expenses for pensions and other post-employment benefits incorporate a number of assumptions, including discount rate, longevity estimate and inflation rate. The defined benefit obligations expose the Group to a number
of risks, including longevity, inflation, interest rate, medical cost inflation, investment performance, and change in law governing the employee benefit obligations. These risks are mitigated when possible by applying an investment strategy for the
funded schemes which aims to minimize the long-term costs. This is achieved by investing in a diversified selection of asset classes, which aims to reduce the volatility of returns and also achieves a level of matching with the underlying
liabilities.
Investment performance risk
Our
pension plan assets consist primarily of funds invested in listed stocks and bonds.
The present value of funded defined benefit obligations is calculated
using a discount rate determined by reference to high quality corporate bond yields. If the return on plan asset is below this rate, it will increase the plan deficit.
Interest rate risk
A decrease in the discount
rate will increase the defined benefit obligation. At December 31, 2016, impacts of the change on the defined benefit obligation of a 0.50% increase / decrease in the discount rates are calculated by using a proxy based on the duration of each
scheme:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
0.50% increase in
discount rates
|
|
|
0.50% decrease in
discount rates
|
|
France
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
|
|
10
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
|
|
10
|
|
Switzerland
|
|
|
(23
|
)
|
|
|
27
|
|
United States
|
|
|
(32
|
)
|
|
|
35
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total sensitivity on Defined Benefit Obligations
|
|
|
(73
|
)
|
|
|
82
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-59
Longevity risk
The present value of the defined benefit obligation is calculated by reference to the best estimate of the mortality of plan participants. An increase in the
life expectancy of the plan participants will increase the plans liability.
23.3 Actuarial assumptions
Our estimates of liabilities and expenses for pensions and other post-employment benefits incorporate a number of assumptions, including discount rate,
longevity estimate and inflation rate. The principal actuarial assumptions used as at the balance sheet closing date were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
|
Rate of increase
in salaries
|
|
Rate of
increase
in pensions
|
|
|
Discount rate
|
|
Rate of increase
in salaries
|
|
Rate of
increase
in pensions
|
|
|
Discount rate
|
Switzerland
|
|
1.65%
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.60%
|
|
1.75%
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.80%
|
U.S.
|
|
3.80%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.80%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hourly pension
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.30%-4.35%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.55%
|
Salaried pension
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.45%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.70%
|
OPEB
(A)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.20%-4.60%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.35%-4.85%
|
Other benefits
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.05%-4.20%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.25%-4.45%
|
France
|
|
1.50%-1.75%
|
|
|
2.00
|
%
|
|
|
|
1.75%-2.25%
|
|
|
2.00
|
%
|
|
|
Retirements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.60%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.35%
|
Other benefits
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.30%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.95%
|
Germany
|
|
2.75%
|
|
|
1.70
|
%
|
|
1.65%
|
|
2.75%
|
|
|
1.80
|
%
|
|
2.40%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
The other main financial assumptions used for the OPEB (healthcare plans, which are predominantly in the U.S.) were:
|
|
-
|
Medical trend rate: pre 65: 6.70% starting in 2017 decreasing gradually to 4.50% until 2024 and stable onwards and post 65: 5.80% starting in 2017 decreasing gradually to 4.50% until 2024 and stable onwards, and
|
|
-
|
Claims costs are based on individual company experience.
|
For both pension and healthcare plans, the
post-employment mortality assumptions allow for future improvements in life expectancy.
23.4 Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Pension
Benefits
|
|
|
Other
Benefits
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Pension
Benefits
|
|
|
Other
Benefits
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Present value of funded obligation
|
|
|
721
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
721
|
|
|
|
681
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
681
|
|
Fair value of plan assets
|
|
|
(391
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(391
|
)
|
|
|
(362
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(362
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deficit of funded plans
|
|
|
330
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
330
|
|
|
|
319
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
319
|
|
Present value of unfunded obligation
|
|
|
132
|
|
|
|
273
|
|
|
|
405
|
|
|
|
121
|
|
|
|
261
|
|
|
|
382
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net liability arising from defined benefit obligation
|
|
|
462
|
|
|
|
273
|
|
|
|
735
|
|
|
|
440
|
|
|
|
261
|
|
|
|
701
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-60
23.5 Movement in net defined benefit obligations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
|
Defined benefit obligations
|
|
|
Plan
Assets
|
|
|
Net
defined
benefit
liability
|
|
(In millions of Euros)
|
|
Pension
benefits
|
|
|
Other
benefits
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
At January 1, 2016
|
|
|
802
|
|
|
|
261
|
|
|
|
1,063
|
|
|
|
(362
|
)
|
|
|
701
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in the Consolidated Income Statement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current service cost
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
26
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26
|
|
Interest cost / (income)
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
31
|
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
21
|
|
Immediate recognition of losses arising over the period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Past service cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Administration expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income / (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remeasurements due to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- actual return less interest on plan assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
- changes in financial assumptions
|
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
- changes in demographic assumptions
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
- experience (gains)/losses
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates
|
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefits paid
|
|
|
(37
|
)
|
|
|
(17
|
)
|
|
|
(54
|
)
|
|
|
32
|
|
|
|
(22
|
)
|
Contributions by the Group
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(26
|
)
|
|
|
(26
|
)
|
Contributions by the plan participants
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transfer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
853
|
|
|
|
273
|
|
|
|
1,126
|
|
|
|
(391
|
)
|
|
|
735
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-61
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
|
|
Defined benefit obligations
|
|
|
Plan
Assets
|
|
|
Net defined
benefit
liability
|
|
(In millions of Euros)
|
|
Pension
benefits
|
|
|
Other
benefits
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
At January 1, 2015
|
|
|
742
|
|
|
|
245
|
|
|
|
987
|
|
|
|
(330
|
)
|
|
|
657
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in the Consolidated Income Statement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current service cost
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25
|
|
Interest cost / (income)
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
20
|
|
Past service cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
Immediate recognition of gains arising over the period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
Administration expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income / (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remeasurements due to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- actual return less interest on plan assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39
|
|
|
|
39
|
|
- changes in financial assumptions
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
(31
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(31
|
)
|
- changes in demographic assumptions
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(11
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11
|
)
|
- experience (gains)/losses
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates
|
|
|
55
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
82
|
|
|
|
(39
|
)
|
|
|
43
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefits paid
|
|
|
(34
|
)
|
|
|
(18
|
)
|
|
|
(52
|
)
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
(22
|
)
|
Contributions by the Group
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28
|
)
|
|
|
(28
|
)
|
Contributions by the plan participants
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net defined liability assumed through business combination
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
29
|
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
|
|
8
|
|
Defined Benefit Obligation reclassified as liability held for sale
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
|
802
|
|
|
|
261
|
|
|
|
1,063
|
|
|
|
(362
|
)
|
|
|
701
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23.6 Net defined benefit obligations by country
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Defined
benefit
obligations
|
|
|
Plan
assets
|
|
|
Net
defined
benefit
liability
|
|
|
Defined
benefit
obligations
|
|
|
Plan
assets
|
|
|
Net defined
benefit
liability
|
|
France
|
|
|
144
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
144
|
|
|
|
132
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
132
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
147
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
146
|
|
|
|
137
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
136
|
|
Switzerland
|
|
|
284
|
|
|
|
(181
|
)
|
|
|
103
|
|
|
|
265
|
|
|
|
(169
|
)
|
|
|
96
|
|
United States
|
|
|
550
|
|
|
|
(209
|
)
|
|
|
341
|
|
|
|
529
|
|
|
|
(192
|
)
|
|
|
337
|
|
Other countries
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
1,126
|
|
|
|
(391
|
)
|
|
|
735
|
|
|
|
1,063
|
|
|
|
(362
|
)
|
|
|
701
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-62
23.7 Plan asset categories
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Quoted in
an active
market
|
|
|
Unquoted in
an active
market
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Quoted in
an active
market
|
|
|
Unquoted in
an active
market
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Cash & cash equivalents
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
Equities
|
|
|
158
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
158
|
|
|
|
144
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
144
|
|
Bonds
|
|
|
82
|
|
|
|
96
|
|
|
|
178
|
|
|
|
81
|
|
|
|
89
|
|
|
|
170
|
|
Property
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
31
|
|
|
|
41
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
29
|
|
|
|
39
|
|
Other
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total fair value of plan assets
|
|
|
259
|
|
|
|
132
|
|
|
|
391
|
|
|
|
242
|
|
|
|
120
|
|
|
|
362
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23.8 Cash flows
Expected contributions to pension and other benefits amount respectively to 27 million and 20 million for the year ended
December 31, 2017.
Benefits payments expected to be paid either by pension funds or directly by the Company to beneficiaries over the next years are
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Estimated
benefits
payments
|
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
56
|
|
2018
|
|
|
56
|
|
2019
|
|
|
57
|
|
2020
|
|
|
58
|
|
2021
|
|
|
61
|
|
2022 to 2026
|
|
|
313
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016, the weighted-average maturity of the defined benefit obligations was 13.2 years (2015:
13.3 years).
23.9 OPEB amendments
During the
third quarter of 2012, the Group implemented certain plan amendments that had the effect of reducing benefits of the participants in the Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood Retiree Medical and Life Insurance Plan. In February 2013, five
Constellium retirees and the United Steelworkers union filed a class action lawsuit against Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood, LLC in a federal district court in West Virginia, alleging that Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood, LLC
improperly modified retiree health benefits.
The Group believes that these claims are unfounded, and that Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood, LLC had
a legal and contractual right to make the applicable modification.
F-63
NOTE 24 - PROVISIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Close down and
environmental
restoration
costs
|
|
|
Restructuring
costs
|
|
|
Legal claims
and other
costs
|
|
|
Total
|
|
At January 1, 2016
|
|
|
88
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
67
|
|
|
|
163
|
|
Allowance
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
13
|
|
Amounts used
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(11
|
)
|
Unused amounts reversed
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
(16
|
)
|
Unwinding of discounts
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Reclassified to Pension liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
88
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
56
|
|
|
|
149
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
36
|
|
|
|
42
|
|
Non-Current
|
|
|
85
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
107
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total provisions
|
|
|
88
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
56
|
|
|
|
149
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Close down and
environmental
restoration
costs
|
|
|
Restructuring
costs
|
|
|
Legal claims
and other
costs
|
|
|
Total
|
|
At January 1, 2015
|
|
|
47
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
53
|
|
|
|
110
|
|
Provisions assumed through business combination
|
|
|
40
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
53
|
|
Additional provisions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
22
|
|
Amounts used
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
(20
|
)
|
Unused amounts reversed
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
(11
|
)
|
Unwinding of discounts
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
|
88
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
67
|
|
|
|
163
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
38
|
|
|
|
44
|
|
Non-Current
|
|
|
85
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
29
|
|
|
|
119
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total provisions
|
|
|
88
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
67
|
|
|
|
163
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Close down, environmental and restoration costs
The Group records provisions for the estimated present value of the costs of its environmental clean-up obligations and close down and restoration efforts
based on the net present value of estimated future costs of the dismantling and demolition of infrastructure and the removal of residual material of disturbed areas, using an average discount rate of 0.87%. A change in the discount rate of 0.5%
would impact the provision by 3 million.
It is expected that these provisions will be settled over the next 40 years depending on the nature of the
disturbance and the technical remediation plans.
Restructuring costs
The Group records provisions for restructuring costs when management has a detailed formal plan, is demonstrably committed to its execution and can reasonably
estimate the associated liabilities. The related expenses are presented as Restructuring costs in the Consolidated Income Statement.
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Legal claims and other costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Maintenance and customer related
provisions
(A)
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
Litigation
(B)
|
|
|
35
|
|
|
|
43
|
|
Disease claims
(C)
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
Other
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total provisions for legal claims and other costs
|
|
|
56
|
|
|
|
67
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
These provisions include 3 million in 2016 (4 million in 2015) related to general equipment maintenance, mainly linked to the Group leases. These provisions also include 7 million in 2016
(6 million in 2015) related to product warranties and guarantees and 4 million in 2016 (5 million in 2015) related to late delivery penalties. These provisions are expected to be utilized over the next five years.
|
(B)
|
The Group is involved in litigation and other proceedings, such as civil, commercial and tax proceedings, incidental to normal operations. It is not anticipated that the resolution of such litigation and proceedings
will have a material effect on the future results, financial position, or cash flows of the Group.
|
(C)
|
Since the early 1990s, certain activities of the Groups businesses have been subject to claims and lawsuits in France relating to occupational diseases resulting from alleged asbestos exposure, such as
mesothelioma and asbestosis. It is not uncommon for the investigation and resolution of such claims to go on over many years as the latency period for acquiring such diseases is typically between 25 and 40 years. For any such claim, it is up to
the social security authorities in each jurisdiction to determine if a claim qualifies as an occupational illness claim. If so determined, the Group must settle the case or defend its position in court. At December 31, 2016, 11 cases in which
gross negligence is alleged (
faute inexcusable
) remain outstanding (15 at December 31, 2015), the average amount per claim being less than 0.1 million. The average settlement amount per claim in 2016 and 2015 was
0.1 million. It is not anticipated that the resolution of such litigation and proceedings will have a material effect on the future results from continuing operations, financial position, or cash flows of the Group.
|
NOTE 25 - SHARE CAPITAL
At December 31, 2016,
authorized share capital amounts to 8 million and is divided into 400,000,000 Class A ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of 0.02. All shares, except for the ones held by Constellium N.V., have the right to one vote.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In millions of Euros
|
|
|
|
Number of
shares
|
|
|
Share
capital
|
|
|
Share
premium
|
|
At January 1, 2016
|
|
|
105,476,899
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
162
|
|
New shares issued
(A)
|
|
|
104,774
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
(B)
|
|
|
105,581,673
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
162
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
Constellium N.V. issued and granted 87,300 Class A ordinary shares to certain employees and 17,474 Class A ordinary shares to its Boards members (see Note 28 Share-based Compensation).
|
(B)
|
Constellium N.V. holds 31,394 Class A ordinary shares at December 31, 2016.
|
F-65
NOTE 26 - COMMITMENTS
Non-cancellable operating leases commitments
The Group
leases various buildings, machinery, and equipment under operating lease agreements. Total rent expense was 27 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 (29 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 and
25 million for the year ended December 31, 2014).
The future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Less than 1 year
|
|
|
17
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
1 to 5 years
|
|
|
40
|
|
|
|
25
|
|
More than 5 years
|
|
|
48
|
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-cancellable operating leases minimum payments
|
|
|
105
|
|
|
|
60
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures commitments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Computer Software
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
85
|
|
|
|
102
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total capital expenditure commitments
|
|
|
88
|
|
|
|
103
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31, 2016, the Company has no other significant commitments.
NOTE 27 - RELATED PARTIES
Subsidiaries and affiliates
A list of the principal companies controlled by the Group is presented in NOTE 30 Subsidiaries and operating segments. Transactions between the
fully consolidated companies are eliminated when preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Investments accounted for under the equity method are
the only related parties identified by the Group during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. Transactions with these related parties are described in NOTE 17 Investments accounted for under equity method.
Key management remuneration
The Groups key
management comprises the Board members and the Executive committee members effectively present during 2016.
Executive committee members are those persons
having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly reporting to the CEO.
The costs
reported below are the compensation and benefits for the key management:
|
-
|
Short term employee benefits include their base salary plus bonus.
|
F-66
|
-
|
Directors fees include annual director fees, Board and committees attendance fees.
|
|
-
|
Share-based payments include the portion of the IFRS 2 expense.
|
|
-
|
Post-employment benefits mainly include pension costs.
|
|
-
|
Termination benefits include departure costs.
|
As a result, the aggregate compensation for the Groups
key management is comprised of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Short term employee benefits
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
Directors fees
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Share-based payments
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
Post-employments benefits
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Termination benefits
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Employer social contribution
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 28 - SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Description of the plans
Performance-Based
Restricted Stock Units (equity-settled)
In 2015 and 2016, the Company granted Performance-Based restricted stock units (PBRSU) to selected
employees. These Performance-Based RSU will vest after two or three years from the grant date if the following two conditions are simultaneously met:
|
-
|
A vesting condition under which the selected managers must be continuously employed by the Company through the end of vesting period.
|
|
-
|
A performance condition, depending on the Total Stockholder Return (TSR) performance of Constellium share over a measurement period compared to the TSR of a specified group of peer companies. Performance shares will
ultimately vest, depending on the TSR performance at each anniversary date, based on vesting multiplier in a range from 0 to 3.
|
The
following table lists the inputs to the models used for the Performance-Based RSU granted during the year ended December 31, 2016:
|
|
|
Fair value at grant date (in Euros)
|
|
[6.76 9.86]
|
Share price at grant date (in Euros)
|
|
[4.46 5.61]
|
Dividend yield
|
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
[69% 71%]
|
Risk-free interest rate (U.S. government bond yield)
|
|
[0.76% 1.27%]
|
Model used
|
|
Monte Carlo
|
The PBRSU granted in November 2015 achieved a TSR performance of 118% at its first anniversary, which represents 47,229
potential additional shares that could vest in November 2018 subject to the continued employment of the beneficiaries.
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Restricted Stock Units Award Agreements (equity-settled)
The Company grants Restricted Stock Units (RSU) to a certain number of employees subject to the beneficiaries remaining continuously employed within the Group
from the grant date through the end of the vesting period. Vesting period is over two or three years depending on the grant date.
In 2016, the Company
also granted 150,000 RSU which vest in equal installments on the first two anniversaries of the grant date, subject to their continued employment.
The
fair value of RSU awarded under the plans described above is the quoted market price at grant date.
Equity Awards Plans (equity-settled)
Company Board members were granted annually an award of RSU since 2012. These RSU vest in equal installments on the first two anniversaries of the
date of grant, subject to their continued service.
The fair value of RSU awarded under the Equity Awards Plan is the quoted market price at grant date.
Free share plan (equity-settled)
In 2013, a
free share plan was granted to all employees in the U.S., France, Germany, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. Under this plan, each eligible employee was granted an award of 25 RSU that vested and were settled in Class A ordinary shares on the
second anniversary of our initial public offering, subject to the applicable employee remaining employed by the Company or its subsidiaries through that date.
The plan vested in May 2015 and accordingly 185,285 shares were issued and granted to our employees.
Co-investment Plan (equity-settled)
In March
2014, some selected managers who took the opportunity to invest part of their bonus into ordinary shares were granted Performance-Based RSU in an amount equal to a specified multiple of ordinary shares invested as part of this plan.
The potential rights associated to each of the 71,490 ordinary shares invested as part of this plan were evaluated using the Monte Carlo method and amounted
to 56.50 per share at grant date.
The outstanding rights at December 31, 2016 will vest in May 2017, subject to their continued
employment and to the Company share price exceeding the market share price at grant date.
Expense recognized during the year
In accordance with IFRS 2, share based compensation is recognized as expense over the vesting period. The estimate of this expense is based upon the fair value
of a Class A potential ordinary share at the grant date. The total expense related to the potential ordinary shares for the year ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 amounted to 6 million, 5 million and
4 million respectively.
F-68
Movement of potential shares
The following table illustrates the number and weighted-average fair value of, and movements in, shares during the year (excluding co-investment plan):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Performance-Based RSU
|
|
|
Restricted Stock Units
|
|
|
Equity Award Plans
|
|
|
Free share plan
|
|
|
|
Potential
Shares
|
|
|
Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
per Share
|
|
|
Potential
Shares
|
|
|
Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
per Share
|
|
|
Potential
Shares
|
|
|
Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
per Share
|
|
|
Potential
Shares
|
|
|
Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
per Share
|
|
At January 1, 2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
493,412
|
|
|
|
14.44
|
|
|
|
17,636
|
|
|
|
17.00
|
|
|
|
192,800
|
|
|
|
10.60
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
(A)
|
|
|
1,023,000
|
|
|
|
7.76
|
|
|
|
245,500
|
|
|
|
15.14
|
|
|
|
29,202
|
|
|
|
11.20
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(363,842
|
)
|
|
|
13.00
|
|
|
|
(8,816
|
)
|
|
|
11.30
|
|
|
|
(185,295
|
)
|
|
|
10.60
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
(16,000
|
)
|
|
|
7.10
|
|
|
|
(105,570
|
)
|
|
|
16.79
|
|
|
|
(3,157
|
)
|
|
|
11.20
|
|
|
|
(7,505
|
)
|
|
|
10.60
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2015
|
|
|
1,007,000
|
|
|
|
7.77
|
|
|
|
269,500
|
|
|
|
16.10
|
|
|
|
34,865
|
|
|
|
14.11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
(A)
|
|
|
1,292,000
|
|
|
|
7.56
|
|
|
|
340,300
|
|
|
|
5.40
|
|
|
|
81,858
|
|
|
|
4.02
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Over performance
(B)
|
|
|
47,229
|
|
|
|
7.10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(87,300
|
)
|
|
|
19.75
|
|
|
|
(21,842
|
)
|
|
|
15.84
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited
(C)
|
|
|
(279,394
|
)
|
|
|
8.71
|
|
|
|
(43,000
|
)
|
|
|
16.40
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2016
|
|
|
2,066,835
|
|
|
|
7.50
|
|
|
|
479,500
|
|
|
|
7.82
|
|
|
|
94,881
|
|
|
|
5.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
For Performance-Based RSU, the number of potential shares granted is presented using a vesting multiplier of 1.
|
(B)
|
When the achievement of TSR performance exceeds the vesting multiplier of 1, the additional potential share are presented as over performance shares.
|
(C)
|
For potential shares related to Performance-Based RSU, 214,728 were forfeited following the departure of certain beneficiaries and 64,666 were forfeited in relation to the non-fulfilment of performance conditions.
|
NOTE 29 - DISPOSALS, ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE
On February 1, 2016, the Group completed the disposal of its plant in Carquefou (France) which was part of its A&T operating segment and was
classified as held for sale at December 31, 2015. The disposal gain is nil in 2016. The plant generated revenue of 11 million in 2015.
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
4
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
1
|
|
Trade receivables and other
|
|
|
4
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets classified as held for sale
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pensions and other post-employment benefit obligations
|
|
|
2
|
|
Trade payables and other
|
|
|
3
|
|
Provisions
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities classified as held for sale
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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NOTE 30 - SUBSIDIARIES AND OPERATING SEGMENTS
The following Groups affiliates are legal entities included in the consolidated financial statements of the Group at December 31, 2016.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Entity
|
|
Country
|
|
%
Group
Interest
|
|
|
Consolidation
Method
|
|
Cross Operating Segment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Constellium Singen GmbH (AS&I and P&ARP)
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Valais S.A. (AS&I and A&T)
|
|
Switzerland
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
|
|
|
|
AS&I
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Constellium Automotive USA, LLC
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Engley (Changchun) Automotive Structures Co Ltd.
|
|
China
|
|
|
54
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Extrusions Decin S.r.o.
|
|
Czech Republic
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Extrusions Deutschland GmbH
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Extrusions France S.A.S.
|
|
France
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Extrusions Levice S.r.o.
|
|
Slovakia
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Automotive Mexico, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.
|
|
Mexico
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Automotive Mexico Trading, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.
|
|
Mexico
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Astrex Inc
|
|
Canada
|
|
|
50
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
|
|
|
|
A&T
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Constellium Issoire
|
|
France
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Montreuil Juigné
|
|
France
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium China
|
|
China
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Italy S.p.A
|
|
Italy
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Japan KK
|
|
Japan
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood, LLC
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium South East Asia
|
|
Singapore
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Ussel S.A.S.
|
|
France
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
|
|
|
|
P&ARP
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Constellium Deutschland GmbH
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Rolled Products Singen GmbH KG
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Property and Equipment Company, LLC
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Neuf Brisach
|
|
France
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Wise Metals Intermediate Holdings LLC
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Wise Holdings Finance Corporation
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Wise Metals Group
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Wise Alloys, LLC
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Wise Alloys Finance Corporation
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Wise Alloys Funding II LLC
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium Metal Procurement LLC
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
Full
|
|
Constellium-UACJ ABS LLC
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
51
|
%
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
Rhenaroll
|
|
France
|
|
|
50
|
%
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
F-70
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Entity
|
|
Country
|
|
%
Group
Interest
|
|
|
Consolidation
Method
|
|
|
|
|
Holdings & Corporate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
C-TEC Constellium Technology Center
|
|
France
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Constellium Finance S.A.S.
|
|
France
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Constellium France III
|
|
France
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Constellium France Holdco S.A.S.
|
|
France
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Constellium Germany Holdco GmbH & Co. KG
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Constellium Germany Holdco Verwaltungs GmbH
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Constellium Holdco II B.V.
|
|
Netherlands
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Constellium Holdco III B.V.
|
|
Netherlands
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Constellium Paris S.A.S
|
|
France
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Constellium UK Limited
|
|
United Kingdom
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Constellium U.S. Holdings I, LLC
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Constellium U.S. Holdings II, LLC
|
|
U.S.
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Constellium Switzerland AG
|
|
Switzerland
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Constellium W S.A.S.
|
|
France
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
Engineered Products International S.A.S.
|
|
France
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
Full
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-71
NOTE 31 - PARENT COMPANY
Statement of Financial Position of Constellium N.V. (parent company only)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
At
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
At
December 31,
2015
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables and other
|
|
|
233
|
|
|
|
48
|
|
Other financial assets
|
|
|
33
|
|
|
|
29
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
266
|
|
|
|
77
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial assets
|
|
|
1,508
|
|
|
|
1,275
|
|
Investments in subsidiaries
|
|
|
111
|
|
|
|
105
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,619
|
|
|
|
1,380
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
|
1,885
|
|
|
|
1,457
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade payables and other
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
Other financial liabilities
|
|
|
35
|
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38
|
|
|
|
29
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
|
1,673
|
|
|
|
1,254
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,673
|
|
|
|
1,254
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
|
1,711
|
|
|
|
1,283
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share capital
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
Share premium
|
|
|
171
|
|
|
|
171
|
|
Accumulated retained earnings
|
|
|
(11
|
)
|
|
|
(11
|
)
|
Other reserves
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
12
|
|
Net (loss) for the year
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Equity
|
|
|
174
|
|
|
|
174
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Equity and Liabilities
|
|
|
1,885
|
|
|
|
1,457
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-72
Statement of Comprehensive Income / (Loss) of Constellium N.V. (parent company only)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Revenue
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from recurring operations
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
(18
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
|
|
(24
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial result - net
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss before income tax
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(22
|
)
|
Income tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(22
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive (loss) / income
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(22
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-73
Statement of Cash Flows of Constellium N.V. (parent company only)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of Euros)
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2015
|
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2014
|
|
Net loss
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(22
|
)
|
Adjustments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance costs net
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
Dividend received
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
|
(95
|
)
|
|
|
(61
|
)
|
|
|
(21
|
)
|
Interest received
|
|
|
103
|
|
|
|
74
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
Changes in working capital:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables and other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26
|
|
|
|
(23
|
)
|
Other financial liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
Trade payables and other
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
(44
|
)
|
|
|
40
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash flows (used in) / from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15
|
)
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current account with subsidiary (for cash pooling)
|
|
|
(186
|
)
|
|
|
17
|
|
|
|
108
|
|
Loans granted to subsidiary and related parties
|
|
|
(375
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,153
|
)
|
Repayment of loans granted to subsidiary and related parties
|
|
|
181
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
97
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash flows (used in) / from investing activities
|
|
|
(380
|
)
|
|
|
17
|
|
|
|
(948
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes
|
|
|
375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,153
|
|
Payment of deferred financing costs
|
|
|
(12
|
)
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
(27
|
)
|
Repayment of term loan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(197
|
)
|
Realized foreign exchange gains / (losses)
|
|
|
17
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash flows from / (used in) financing activities
|
|
|
380
|
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
930
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents end of period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basis of preparation
The parent company only financial information of Constellium N.V., presented above, is prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and as endorsed by the European Union. Accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this condensed parent company only financial information are the same as those adopted in the
consolidated financial statements and described in Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies, except that the cost method has been used to account for investments in subsidiaries.
As at December 31, 2016, there were no material contingencies at Constellium N.V.
F-74
A description of Constellium N.V.s parent company only borrowings and related maturity dates is provided in
NOTE 20 Borrowings.
Non-current financial assets represent loans to Constellium Holdco II B.V. and Constellium France Holdco and current other
financial assets represent related interest receivables.
Other financial liabilities represent interest payable on borrowings.
Constellium N.V. received cash dividends from its subsidiary Constellium Holdco II B.V. in the amount of 19.3 million in the year ended
December 31, 2014. The dividends received in cash for the year ended December 31, 2014 were declared for the year ended December 31, 2013 and, accordingly were recorded as income for the year ended December 31, 2013.
NOTE 32 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In January 2017, the Muscle
Shoals $325 million factoring facility has been amended to extend maturity to January 24, 2018.
On February 16, 2017, the Group issued a $650
million Senior unsecured notes due 2025, with interest rate 6.625%.
The net proceeds were used to repurchase Muscle Shoals 8.75% Senior Secured Notes due
2018.
In connection with the offering, the Muscle Shoals ABL facility has been amended to $170 million and the maturity extended to September 14,
2020.
F-75