THE AES CORPORATION: 10-K filed 2017-02-27
What THE AES CORPORATION reported in its annual report filed 2017-02-27 (fiscal FY 2016): 44 published measures, 167 facts as tagged in accession 0000874761-17-000003.
This filing
- Form
- 10-K (annual report)
- Filed
- 2017-02-27
- Fiscal period
- fiscal FY 2016
- Accession
- 0000874761-17-000003 on SEC EDGAR
Values are as tagged in this filing. A later filing can restate them; each measure links to its history page, which shows the latest-filed value per period. All THE AES CORPORATION filings.
Reported measures
Total assets
Resources recognized on the balance sheet. Book assets are not the market value of the business.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 36,119,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 36,470,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 38,562,000,000 | USD |
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and qualifying short-term liquid investments under the filer’s accounting policy. Restricted cash and longer-term investments may be reported separately.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 1,305,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 1,257,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-01-01 | 1,517,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 1,517,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2014-01-01 | 1,636,000,000 | USD |
Net income or loss
Reported profit or loss for the period. Check the filing for attribution, exceptional items and discontinued operations before comparing companies.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-01 to 2016-12-31 | -949,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | -1,130,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2016-07-01 to 2016-09-30 | 175,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2016-06-30 | -482,000,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | 126,000,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-10-01 to 2015-12-31 | -85,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 306,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-07-01 to 2015-09-30 | 180,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2015-06-30 | 69,000,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-03-31 | 142,000,000 | USD | 90 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 769,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Operating cash flow
Cash generated or used by operating activities. Working-capital timing can make this differ substantially from reported income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 2,884,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 2,134,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 1,791,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Capital expenditure payments
Cash payments to acquire property, plant and equipment. This taxonomy concept does not capture every form of investment or acquisition.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 2,345,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 2,308,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 2,016,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Revenue
Revenue under this specific accounting concept. A missing value is not zero; filers can use other revenue concepts.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-01 to 2016-12-31 | 3,544,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 13,586,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2016-07-01 to 2016-09-30 | 3,542,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2016-06-30 | 3,229,000,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | 3,271,000,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-10-01 to 2015-12-31 | 3,219,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 14,155,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-07-01 to 2015-09-30 | 3,522,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2015-06-30 | 3,656,000,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-03-31 | 3,758,000,000 | USD | 90 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 16,124,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Financing cash flow
Net cash from financing activities, including borrowing, repayments and transactions with owners. A positive amount does not establish operating profitability.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | -747,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 28,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | -1,262,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Investing cash flow
Net cash from investing activities, including asset purchases, disposals and investment transactions. This differs from capital expenditure payments alone.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | -2,108,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | -2,366,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | -656,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Basic weighted-average shares
Time-weighted shares used for basic earnings per share. This denominator differs from shares outstanding at a single reporting date.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 660,000,000 | shares | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 687,000,000 | shares | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 720,000,000 | shares | 365 |
Diluted weighted-average shares
Weighted-average shares used for diluted earnings per share. Potential shares are included under the applicable dilution rules, not simply added to outstanding shares.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 662,000,000 | shares | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 689,000,000 | shares | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 724,000,000 | shares | 365 |
Basic earnings per share
Reported earnings or loss per basic common share or unit. Inspect attribution, share classes and restatements before comparing periods. This is not a market return.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-01 to 2016-12-31 | -1.44 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | -1.72 | USD/shares | 366 |
| 2016-07-01 to 2016-09-30 | 0.26 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2016-06-30 | -0.73 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | 0.19 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2015-10-01 to 2015-12-31 | -0.13 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 0.45 | USD/shares | 365 |
| 2015-07-01 to 2015-09-30 | 0.27 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2015-06-30 | 0.1 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-03-31 | 0.2 | USD/shares | 90 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 1.07 | USD/shares | 365 |
Diluted earnings per share
Reported earnings or loss per share under dilution rules. Antidilutive instruments may be excluded. A diluted value can equal the basic value without implying no potential dilution.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-01 to 2016-12-31 | -1.44 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | -1.71 | USD/shares | 366 |
| 2016-07-01 to 2016-09-30 | 0.26 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2016-06-30 | -0.73 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | 0.19 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2015-10-01 to 2015-12-31 | -0.13 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 0.44 | USD/shares | 365 |
| 2015-07-01 to 2015-09-30 | 0.26 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2015-06-30 | 0.1 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-03-31 | 0.2 | USD/shares | 90 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 1.06 | USD/shares | 365 |
Income tax expense or benefit
Current and deferred income tax expense or benefit for continuing operations. This accounting expense differs from cash taxes paid.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | -188,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 472,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 371,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Net property, plant and equipment
Carrying amount of property, plant and equipment after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization. It is not replacement cost or market value.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 22,847,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 22,022,000,000 | USD |
Current assets
Assets classified as current under the normal operating cycle or one-year boundary. Not all current assets can be converted immediately into cash.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 6,411,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 6,842,000,000 | USD |
Interest expense
Borrowing costs recognized as interest expense. This is distinct from cash interest paid and may not include every capitalized borrowing cost.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 1,431,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 1,344,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 1,451,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Current liabilities
Obligations classified as current under the operating-cycle or one-year boundary. The balance includes more than short-term borrowing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 5,272,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 6,926,000,000 | USD |
Current accounts payable
Current amounts owed to suppliers for goods and services received. This is one component of current liabilities, not all accrued obligations.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 1,656,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 1,571,000,000 | USD |
Goodwill carrying amount
Recognized goodwill remaining after accumulated impairment. It arises from business combinations and does not measure the current value of the company’s brand.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 1,157,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 1,157,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 1,458,000,000 | USD |
Net finite-lived intangible assets
Finite-lived intangible assets after amortization. This excludes goodwill and should not be combined with indefinite-lived intangible assets without checking scope.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 285,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 272,000,000 | USD |
Net current accounts receivable
Current customer receivables after the allowance for credit loss. The balance is not cash collected or a guarantee of collection.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 2,166,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 2,302,000,000 | USD |
Common-stock repurchase payments
Cash paid to reacquire common stock during the period. This is not an authorization limit or a direct measure of the net change in share count.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 79,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 482,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 308,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Net inventory
Inventory carrying amount after applicable valuation and LIFO reserves. It does not establish realizable selling proceeds or inventory turnover without other inputs.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 630,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 671,000,000 | USD |
Gross profit
Revenue less the costs directly attributed to the goods or services sold. It precedes other operating expenses and is not net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-01 to 2016-12-31 | 662,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 2,433,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2016-07-01 to 2016-09-30 | 688,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2016-06-30 | 574,000,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | 509,000,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-10-01 to 2015-12-31 | 717,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 2,858,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-07-01 to 2015-09-30 | 665,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2015-06-30 | 755,000,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-03-31 | 721,000,000 | USD | 90 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 2,980,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Common shares outstanding
Common shares outstanding at the reporting date. This point-in-time count differs from the weighted-average shares used for earnings per share and can exclude other share classes.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 659,182,232 | shares | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 666,808,790 | shares |
Accumulated other comprehensive income or loss
Cumulative other comprehensive items after tax, such as translation and unrealized hedging or securities effects. These amounts have not passed through net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | -2,756,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | -3,883,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | -3,286,000,000 | USD |
Total equity including noncontrolling interests
Equity including the portion attributable to noncontrolling interests. It is larger than or equal to parent stockholders equity and is not market capitalization.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 5,700,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 6,171,000,000 | USD |
Accumulated depreciation on property, plant and equipment
Cumulative depreciation, depletion and amortization recorded against property, plant and equipment. It measures cost allocation to date, not physical wear or market value.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 9,528,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 8,939,000,000 | USD |
Net intangible assets excluding goodwill
Intangible assets other than goodwill after amortization and impairment. Internally developed intangibles are usually not recognized, so this understates what a company relies on.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 359,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 340,000,000 | USD |
Other noncurrent assets
Noncurrent assets the filer does not present separately. The composition differs by filer and is described only in the filing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 1,905,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 2,109,000,000 | USD |
Other noncurrent liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities the filer does not present separately. The composition differs by filer and is described only in the filing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 3,005,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 2,794,000,000 | USD |
Accrued current liabilities
Current obligations accrued for goods and services received but not yet invoiced or paid. This is one component of current liabilities, not all short-term obligations.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 2,066,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 2,286,000,000 | USD |
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets after the valuation allowance. Realization depends on future taxable income, so the balance is not a receivable from tax authorities.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2016-12-31 | 2,128,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-12-31 | 1,847,000,000 | USD |
Pre-tax income or loss from continuing operations
Income or loss from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interests. It excludes discontinued operations and is not net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 313,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 653,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 578,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Profit or loss including noncontrolling interests
Net income or loss including the portion attributable to noncontrolling interests. It can differ from the net income attributable to the parent that per-share figures use.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-01 to 2016-12-31 | -693,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | -777,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2016-07-01 to 2016-09-30 | 229,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2016-06-30 | -387,000,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | 74,000,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-10-01 to 2015-12-31 | 41,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 762,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-07-01 to 2015-09-30 | 203,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2015-06-30 | 264,000,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-03-31 | 254,000,000 | USD | 90 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 1,147,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Comprehensive income or loss
Net income plus other comprehensive income after tax. It includes unrealized items that net income excludes and is not a cash measure.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | -3,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | -304,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 325,000,000 | USD | 365 |
General and administrative expense
General and administrative costs reported under this concept, separate from selling expense. Filers group overhead differently, so compare presentation before comparing companies.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 194,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 196,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 187,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Depreciation expense
Depreciation recognized for the period under this concept. It is a noncash allocation of asset cost and may exclude amortization and depletion reported elsewhere.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 1,105,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 1,064,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 1,154,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization recognized on finite-lived intangible assets. It follows acquisition accounting and does not indicate the intangibles are losing usefulness at that rate.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 46,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 52,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 57,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Deferred income tax expense or benefit
The deferred portion of income tax expense or benefit, arising from timing differences. It is not tax paid in the period.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | -793,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | -50,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 47,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Interest paid, net
Cash interest paid during the period, net of amounts capitalized where the filer reports it that way. It differs from interest expense recognized.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 1,273,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 1,265,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 1,351,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Income taxes paid, net
Cash income taxes paid net of refunds during the period. It differs from income tax expense and can reflect prior years and estimated payments.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 487,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 388,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 480,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Change in accounts receivable
The cash flow adjustment for the change in receivables during the period. A positive value under this concept means receivables grew and reduced operating cash flow.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | -237,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 378,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 520,000,000 | USD | 365 |
Change in inventories
The cash flow adjustment for the change in inventories during the period. A positive value under this concept means inventory grew and reduced operating cash flow.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | -42,000,000 | USD | 366 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 26,000,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 48,000,000 | USD | 365 |
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