Aleris Corporation: 10-K filed 2017-03-03

Name: Aleris Corporation: 10-K filed 2017-03-03
Creator: Aleris Corporation

What Aleris Corporation reported in its annual report filed 2017-03-03 (fiscal FY 2016): 46 published measures, 122 facts as tagged in accession 0001518587-17-000008.

This filing

Form: 10-K (annual report)
Filed: 2017-03-03
Fiscal period: fiscal FY 2016
Accession: 0001518587-17-000008 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 Aleris 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	2,389,900,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	2,160,500,000	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
At 2016-12-31	55,600,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	62,200,000	USD
At 2014-12-31	28,600,000	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
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31	-75,600,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	48,700,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	87,100,000	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	12,000,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	119,500,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	0	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	358,100,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	313,600,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	164,800,000	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
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31	2,663,900,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	2,917,800,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	2,882,400,000	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	338,100,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	-359,900,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	246,100,000	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	-354,600,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	273,700,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	-265,300,000	USD	365

Retained earnings or deficit

Accumulated undistributed earnings or deficit at the reporting date. This balance is not cash available for distribution.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2016-12-31	11,800,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	87,700,000	USD

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	40,000,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	-22,700,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	-129,500,000	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	1,346,000,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	1,138,700,000	USD

Share-based compensation expense

Reported noncash expense for share-based payment arrangements. Noncash treatment does not mean the awards have no economic cost to shareholders.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31	7,000,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	4,800,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	13,800,000	USD	365

Operating income or loss

Operating revenue less operating expenses for the reporting period. It excludes items outside the reported operating result and is not free cash flow.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31	51,900,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	-8,300,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	11,700,000	USD	365

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	846,600,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	787,400,000	USD

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	475,700,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	465,700,000	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	246,600,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	223,200,000	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	218,700,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	216,200,000	USD

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	538,900,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	480,300,000	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
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31	287,900,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	214,900,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	247,500,000	USD	365

Selling, general and administrative expense

Selling and general administrative costs reported under this concept. It is an expense category, not a substitute for total operating expenses.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31	218,500,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	203,500,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	221,900,000	USD	365

Research and development expense

Research and development costs recognized as expense. Capitalization policies and acquired projects can make this differ from total cash invested in development.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31	10,900,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	11,200,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	12,900,000	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
At 2016-12-31	31,904,250	shares
At 2015-12-31	31,768,819	shares
At 2014-12-31	31,281,513	shares
At 2013-12-31	31,229,064	shares

Additional paid-in capital

Capital contributed above par value under this concept. It records historical contributions, not the current value of the equity or cash on hand.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2016-12-31	428,000,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	421,900,000	USD

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
At 2016-12-31	-223,500,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	-182,700,000	USD
At 2014-12-31	-160,900,000	USD
At 2013-12-31	13,800,000	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
At 2016-12-31	216,600,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	327,200,000	USD
At 2014-12-31	293,300,000	USD
At 2013-12-31	368,700,000	USD

Long-term debt

Long-term borrowings under this concept, which can include the current portion depending on presentation. It is not total liabilities and may exclude leases and other obligations.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2016-12-31	1,466,200,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	1,118,300,000	USD

Gross property, plant and equipment

Cost of property, plant and equipment before accumulated depreciation. Historical cost does not indicate current value or replacement cost.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2016-12-31	1,829,400,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	1,556,100,000	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	483,400,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	417,400,000	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	36,800,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	38,900,000	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	72,200,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	82,900,000	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	63,700,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	67,600,000	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	201,400,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	233,800,000	USD

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

Prepayments and other current assets grouped under this concept. The balance is not cash and its composition differs by filer.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2016-12-31	33,400,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	28,700,000	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	164,400,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	157,700,000	USD

Net deferred tax liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities net of related assets under this concept. The amount reflects timing differences and is not tax currently due.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2016-12-31	2,800,000	USD
At 2015-12-31	2,500,000	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	-32,300,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	-95,000,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	-75,700,000	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
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31	-75,600,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	48,800,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	88,000,000	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	-116,400,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	26,900,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	-87,600,000	USD	365

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

Combined depreciation, depletion and amortization for the period. A noncash allocation of asset cost, not a measure of maintenance spending.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31	104,900,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	123,800,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	157,600,000	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	2,100,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	3,900,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	2,400,000	USD	365

Other nonoperating income or expense

Other income or expense outside operations under this concept. The composition is filer-specific and can include one-time items.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31	-1,700,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	7,400,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	20,000,000	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	21,500,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	34,500,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	-132,000,000	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	29,500,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	4,900,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	9,200,000	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	9,400,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	31,300,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	34,100,000	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	70,200,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	-128,000,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	171,500,000	USD	365

Change in accounts payable

The cash flow adjustment for the change in payables during the period. A positive value under this concept means payables grew and added to operating cash flow.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31	41,700,000	USD	366
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31	-18,600,000	USD	365
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31	78,600,000	USD	365

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