Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Benefit Plans (Tables)

v3.8.0.1
Benefit Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure  
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates
A 1% change in the assumed health care cost trend would have increased (decreased) the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2017 and the periodic postretirement benefit cost for the year then ended as follows:
 
 
1% Increase
 
1% Decrease
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
 
$
172

 
$
(152
)
Periodic postretirement benefit cost
 
6

 
(5
)
 
 
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension Plans  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure  
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets
The following tables summarize changes in the benefit obligation, plan assets and funded status of the Company’s significant defined benefit pension plans as well as the components of net periodic benefit cost, including key assumptions:
 
 
U.S.  
 
Foreign  
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Change in benefit obligation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at beginning of period
 
$
247,418

 
$
71,605

 
$
106,025

 
$

Service cost
 
1,219

 
2,130

 
3,686

 
2,106

Interest cost
 
10,115

 
7,680

 
3,271

 
2,224

Participant contributions
 

 

 
493

 
300

Plan curtailments
 

 
(1,325
)
 

 
(1,204
)
Plan settlements
 
(2,264
)
 
(4,772
)
 

 

Benefits paid
 
(9,591
)
 
(5,390
)
 
(2,967
)
 
(1,305
)
Expenses paid
 

 

 
(319
)
 
(66
)
Net transfer in(1)
 

 
192,120

 

 
99,025

Actuarial (gains) losses
 
14,205

 
(14,630
)
 
(2,169
)
 
9,804

Translation adjustment
 

 

 
11,690

 
(4,859
)
Benefit obligation at end of the period
 
$
261,102

 
$
247,418

 
$
119,710

 
$
106,025

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Change in plan assets:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period
 
$
198,915

 
$
52,678

 
$
86,145

 
$

Actual return on plan assets
 
27,554

 
6,897

 
217

 
8,274

Employer contributions
 
3,760

 
1,425

 
3,781

 
921

Employee contributions
 

 

 
493

 
300

Plan settlements
 
(2,264
)
 
(4,772
)
 

 

Benefits paid
 
(9,591
)
 
(5,390
)
 
(2,967
)
 
(1,305
)
Expenses paid
 

 

 
(319
)
 
(66
)
Acquisitions(1)
 

 
148,077

 

 
81,974

Translation adjustment
 

 

 
9,168

 
(3,953
)
Fair value of plan assets at end of the period
 
$
218,374

 
$
198,915

 
$
96,518

 
$
86,145

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Funded status of the plans (underfunded)
 
$
(42,728
)
 
$
(48,503
)
 
$
(23,192
)
 
$
(19,880
)
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 


(1) 
Relates to the PQ Holdings defined benefit pension plans assumed as part of the Business Combination.
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
 
 
U.S.  
 
Foreign  
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Noncurrent asset
 
$

 
$

 
$
3,503

 
$
3,391

Current liability
 

 

 
(673
)
 
(331
)
Noncurrent liability
 
(42,728
)
 
(48,503
)
 
(26,022
)
 
(22,940
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
10,499

 
8,190

 
(2,871
)
 
(2,085
)
Net amount recognized
 
$
(32,229
)
 
$
(40,313
)
 
$
(26,063
)
 
$
(21,965
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consist of:
 
 
U.S.  
 
Foreign  
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Prior service credit
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Net gain (loss)
 
13,943

 
12,920

 
(3,923
)
 
(2,686
)
Gross amount recognized
 
13,943

 
12,920

 
(3,923
)
 
(2,686
)
Deferred income taxes
 
(3,444
)
 
(4,730
)
 
1,052

 
601

Net amount recognized
 
$
10,499

 
$
8,190

 
$
(2,871
)
 
$
(2,085
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Components of Net Periodic Expense
Components of net periodic benefit cost consist of:
 
 
U.S.  
 
Foreign  
 
 
Years ended
December 31,
 
Years ended
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Service cost
 
$
1,219

 
$
2,130

 
$
2,778

 
$
3,686

 
$
2,106

 
$

Interest cost
 
10,115

 
7,680

 
2,913

 
3,271

 
2,224

 

Expected return on plan assets
 
(12,277
)
 
(9,293
)
 
(2,885
)
 
(3,208
)
 
(2,038
)
 

Amortization of net gain
 

 

 

 
(9
)
 
(10
)
 

Curtailment gain recognized
 

 
(1,311
)
 

 

 
(517
)
 

Settlement (gain) loss recognized
 
(48
)
 
152

 
(2
)
 

 

 

Net periodic expense (benefit)
 
$
(991
)
 
$
(642
)
 
$
2,804

 
$
3,740

 
$
1,765

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets
The following table presents selected information about the Company’s pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
 
 
U.S.  
 
Foreign  
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Projected benefit obligation
 
$
261,102

 
$
247,418

 
$
67,750

 
58,837

Accumulated benefit obligation
 
257,882

 
244,003

 
64,526

 
55,981

Fair value of plan assets
 
218,374

 
198,915

 
42,632

 
36,771

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule of Assumptions Used
Significant weighted average assumptions used in determining net periodic benefit cost include the following:
 
 
U.S.  
 
Foreign  
 
 
Years ended
December 31,
 
Years ended
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Discount rate
 
4.24
%
 
4.02
%
 
4.09
%
 
2.99
%
 
5.16
%
 

Rate of compensation increase(3)
 
3.00
%
 
3.10
%
 
Age-based /
3.00%

 
2.97
%
 
3.95
%
 

Expected return on assets
 
6.37
%
 
6.34
%
 
None
assumed

 
3.58
%
 
5.62
%
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(3) 
The weighted average rate of compensation increase for the year ended December 31, 2015 for the U.S. plans was 3.00% for the Eco Services Hourly Pension Plan and an age-based assumption for the Eco Services Pension Equity Plan.
Significant weighted average assumptions used in determining the pension obligations include the following:
 
 
U.S.  
 
Foreign 
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Discount rate
 
3.74
%
 
4.24
%
 
2.91
%
 
2.99
%
Rate of compensation increase(2)
 
3.00
%
 
3.00
%
 
2.57
%
 
2.97
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(2) 
With respect to the U.S. plans, the weighted average rate of compensation increase as of December 31, 2017 reflects only the Eco Services Hourly Pension Plan assumption of 3.00%, as both the Eco Services Pension Equity Plan and the PQ Corporation Retirement Plan were frozen to new accruals as of December 31, 2017 (and were included in the average at zero). With respect to the U.S. plans, the weighted average rate of compensation increase as of December 31, 2016 reflects only the Eco Services Hourly Pension Plan assumption of 3.00%, as both the Eco Services Pension Equity Plan and the PQ Corporation Retirement Plan were frozen to new accruals as of December 31, 2016 (and were included in the average at zero).
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets
The following tables set forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, plan assets at fair value:
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
1,072

 
$
934

 
$
138

 
$

Equity securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. investment funds
 
56,309

 
43,625

 
12,684

 

International investment funds
 
70,308

 
28,827

 
41,481

 

Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Government securities
 
11,433

 

 
11,433

 

Corporate bonds
 
82,585

 
77,685

 
4,900

 

Investment fund bonds
 
54,263

 
7,719

 
46,544

 

Other:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Insurance policies
 
38,922

 

 
34,772

 
4,150

Total
 
$
314,892

 
$
158,790

 
$
151,952

 
$
4,150

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
1,979

 
$
1,863

 
$
116

 
$

Equity securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. investment funds
 
60,179

 
41,529

 
18,650

 

International investment funds
 
58,457

 
26,119

 
32,338

 

Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Government securities
 
25,437

 

 
25,437

 

Corporate bonds
 
4,981

 

 
4,981

 

Investment fund bonds
 
113,460

 
$
77,938

 
$
35,522

 
$

Other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Insurance policies
 
20,567

 
$

 
$
17,281

 
$
3,286

Total
 
$
285,060

 
$
147,449

 
$
134,325

 
$
3,286

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Defined Benefit Plan Level 3 Assets
The changes in the Level 3 pension plan assets are as follows for the years ended December 31:
 
 
Insurance Policies
 
 
2017
 
2016
Beginning balance
 
$
3,286

 
$

Business Combination (May 4, 2016)
 

 
3,226

Actual return on plan assets
 
(41
)
 
23

Benefits paid
 
(48
)
 
(27
)
Contributions
 
466

 
236

Exchange rate changes
 
487

 
(172
)
Ending balance
 
$
4,150

 
$
3,286

 
 
 
 
 

Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
Year
 
U.S.
 
Foreign 
2018
 
$
14,626

 
$
2,588

2019
 
15,363

 
3,331

2020
 
15,718

 
2,943

2021
 
16,371

 
3,197

2022
 
15,373

 
3,630

Years 2023-2027
 
76,506

 
22,716

 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental Retirement Plans  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure  
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets
The following tables summarize changes in the benefit obligation, plan assets and funded status of the Company’s defined benefit supplementary retirement plans, as well as the components of net periodic benefit cost, including key assumptions:
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
Change in benefit obligation:
 
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at beginning of period
 
$
13,225

 
$

Interest cost
 
489

 
328

Net transfer in(4)
 

 
14,671

Benefits paid
 
(1,179
)
 
(767
)
Actuarial (gains) losses
 
246

 
(1,007
)
Benefit obligation at end of period
 
$
12,781

 
$
13,225

 
 
 

 
 

Change in plan assets:
 
 

 
 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period
 
$

 
$

Employer contributions
 
1,179

 
767

Benefits paid
 
(1,179
)
 
(767
)
Fair value of plan assets at end of period
 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
Funded status of the plans (underfunded)
 
$
(12,781
)
 
$
(13,225
)
 
 
 
 
 

(4) 
Relates to the PQ Holdings defined benefit supplementary retirement plans assumed as part of the Business Combination.
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
Current liability
 
$
(1,115
)
 
$
(1,170
)
Noncurrent liability
 
(11,667
)
 
(12,055
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
573

 
623

Net amount recognized
 
$
(12,209
)
 
$
(12,602
)
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
Net gain
 
$
761

 
$
1,007

Gross amount recognized
 
761

 
1,007

Deferred income taxes
 
(188
)
 
(384
)
Net amount recognized
 
$
573

 
$
623

 
 
 
 
 
Components of Net Periodic Expense
Components of net periodic benefit cost consist of:
 
 
Years ended
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Interest cost
 
$
489

 
$
328

 
$

Net periodic expense
 
$
489

 
$
328

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
Year 
 
Amount
2018
 
$
1,115

2019
 
1,087

2020
 
1,056

2021
 
1,024

2022
 
987

Years 2023-2027
 
4,371

 
 
 
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure  
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets
The following tables summarize changes in the benefit obligation, plan assets and funded status of the Company’s other postretirement benefit plans as well as the components of net periodic benefit cost, including key assumptions:
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
Change in benefit obligation:
 
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at beginning of period
 
$
4,620

 
$
1,296

Service cost
 
21

 
37

Interest cost
 
174

 
151

Employee contributions
 
251

 
176

Plan amendments
 

 
(443
)
Benefits paid
 
(923
)
 
(484
)
Medical subsidies received
 

 
90

Premiums paid
 
(3
)
 
(2
)
Net transfer in(5)
 

 
4,868

Actuarial (gains) losses
 
418

 
(1,057
)
Translation adjustment
 
54

 
(12
)
Benefit obligation at end of period
 
$
4,612

 
$
4,620

 
 
 

 
 

Change in plan assets:
 
 

 
 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period
 

 

Employer contributions
 
675

 
220

Employee contributions
 
251

 
176

Benefits paid
 
(923
)
 
(484
)
Medical subsidies received
 

 
90

Premiums paid
 
(3
)
 
(2
)
Fair value of plan assets at end of period
 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
Funded status of the plans (underfunded)
 
$
(4,612
)
 
$
(4,620
)
 
 
 
 
 

(5) 
Relates to the PQ Holdings retiree health plans assumed as part of the Business Combination.
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
Current liability
 
$
(561
)
 
$
(629
)
Noncurrent liability
 
(4,051
)
 
(3,991
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
885

 
877

Net amount recognized
 
$
(3,727
)
 
$
(3,743
)
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
Prior service credit
 
$
366

 
$

Net gain
 
719

 
1,163

Gross amount recognized
 
1,085

 
1,163

Deferred income taxes
 
(200
)
 
(286
)
Net amount recognized
 
$
885

 
$
877

 
 
 
 
 
Components of Net Periodic Expense
Components of net periodic benefit cost consist of:
 
 
Years ended
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Service cost
 
$
21

 
$
37

 
$
39

Interest cost
 
174

 
151

 
57

Amortization of prior service credit
 
(78
)
 

 

Amortization of net gain
 
(45
)
 
(17
)
 

Net periodic expense
 
$
72

 
$
171

 
$
96

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule of Assumptions Used
Significant weighted average assumptions used in determining the net periodic benefit cost, the postretirement benefit obligations and trend rate include the following:
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
Benefit obligation:
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
 
3.53%
 
3.74%
Immediate trend rate
 
6.20%
 
6.84%
Ultimate trend rate
 
4.50%
 
4.50%
Year that the rate reaches ultimate trend rate
 
2037
 
2035
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Benefit cost:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
 
3.74%
 
3.92%
 
4.36%
Immediate trend rate
 
6.84%
 
7.28%
 
N/A
Ultimate trend rate
 
4.50%
 
4.50%
 
N/A
Year that the rate reaches ultimate trend rate
 
2035
 
2035
 
N/A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
Year 
 
Amount
2018
 
$
629

2019
 
607

2020
 
457

2021
 
413

2022
 
273

Years 2023-2027
 
1,015