Kronos Worldwide (KRO) 10-Q 5 Aug 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Trading Symbol	KRO
Entity Registrant Name	KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,257,640
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		115,894,098

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 79.2	$ 92.5
Restricted cash	1.4	1.8
Accounts and other receivables	272.2	220.8
Inventories, net	338.1	387.2
Prepaid expenses and other	6.5	8.5
Total current assets	697.4	710.8
Other assets:
Investment in TiO2 manufacturing joint venture	76.3	82.9
Marketable securities	2.7	2.4
Deferred income taxes	15.5	14
Other	2.9	3.1
Total other assets	97.4	102.4
Property and equipment:
Land	38.5	37.8
Buildings	202.2	197.4
Equipment	966.8	941.6
Mining properties	110.6	102.6
Construction in progress	39.8	29.2
Gross property and equipment	1,357.9	1,308.6
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	918.3	879.1
Net property and equipment	439.6	429.5
Total assets	1,234.4	1,242.7
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	33.6	3.8
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	183.4	192.2
Income taxes	1.6	5.7
Total current liabilities	218.6	201.7
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt	336.5	337.2
Deferred income taxes	8.8	8.1
Accrued pension cost	201.5	202.7
Accrued postretirement benefits cost	7.1	6.7
Other	25.3	24.4
Total noncurrent liabilities	579.2	579.1
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	1.2	1.2
Additional paid-in capital	1,398.8	1,398.7
Retained deficit	(562.9)	(526)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(400.5)	(412)
Total stockholders' equity	436.6	461.9
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,234.4	1,242.7
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 8 and 12)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 356.1	$ 360.2	$ 674.5	$ 725.3
Cost of sales	300.6	313.7	578.6	601.4
Gross margin	55.5	46.5	95.9	123.9
Selling, general and administrative expense	45	51.6	86.1	95
Other operating income (expense):
Currency transaction gains, net	1.9	(0.3)	4.2	1.3
Other operating expense, net	(1.9)	(5)	(3.8)	(8.4)
Income (loss) from operations	10.5	(10.4)	10.2	21.8
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income	0.2	0.1	0.4	0.3
Interest expense	(5.1)	(4.4)	(10.2)	(9)
Income (loss) before income taxes	5.6	(14.7)	0.4	13.1
Income tax expense	3.9	145.1	2.5	154.5
Net income (loss)	$ 1.7	$ (159.8)	$ (2.1)	$ (141.4)
Net income (loss) per basic and diluted share	$ 0.01	$ (1.38)	$ (0.02)	$ (1.22)
Cash dividends per share	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.30	$ 0.30
Weighted average shares used in the calculation of net income (loss) per share	115.9	115.9	115.9	115.9

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Net income (loss)	$ 1.7	$ (159.8)	$ (2.1)	$ (141.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Currency translation	(5)	6.1	9.4	(59.5)
Marketable securities	0.4	(0.2)	0.2	(0.7)
Interest rate swap	(0.9)		(3.7)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	(2.6)	10.2	11.5	(53.4)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(0.9)	(149.6)	9.4	(194.8)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Defined benefit plans	3	4.4	5.8	7
OPEB
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Defined benefit plans	$ (0.1)	$ (0.1)	$ (0.2)	$ (0.2)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (unaudited) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2016 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Retained earnings (deficit)	Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 461.9	$ 1.2	$ 1,398.7	$ (526)	$ (412)
Net loss	(2.1)			(2.1)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	11.5				11.5
Issuance of common stock	0.1		0.1
Dividends paid	(34.8)			(34.8)
Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2016	$ 436.6	$ 1.2	$ 1,398.8	$ (562.9)	$ (400.5)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (2.1)	$ (141.4)
Depreciation and amortization	20.8	21.6
Deferred income taxes	0.5	144.8
Benefit plan expense greater than cash funding	1.8	2.1
Distributions from TiO2 manufacturing joint venture, net	6.6	4.6
Other, net	(0.9)	2.1
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts and other receivables	(47.9)	(36)
Inventories	57.6	(2.7)
Prepaid expenses	2.4	(2)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(9.5)	1.6
Income taxes	(4.4)	(4.6)
Accounts with affiliates	(8.7)	16.2
Other, net	0.4	2
Net cash provided by operating activities	16.6	8.3
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(23.7)	(19.3)
Change in restricted cash, net	0.4	0.5
Net cash used in investing activities	(23.3)	(18.8)
Indebtedness:
Borrowings	108.2	1.3
Principal payments	(80.1)	(1.9)
Dividends paid	(34.8)	(34.8)
Net cash used in financing activities	(6.7)	(35.4)
Cash and cash equivalents - net change from:
Operating, investing and financing activities	(13.4)	(45.9)
Currency translation	0.1	(6.1)
Balance at beginning of period	92.5	167.7
Balance at end of period	79.2	115.7
Supplemental disclosures – Cash paid for:
Interest, net of amount capitalized	9.2	8.9
Income taxes	6.9	9.7
Accrual for capital expenditures	$ 4.6	$ 2.5

Organization and Basis of Prese

Organization and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Basis of Presentation	Note 1 - Organization and basis of presentation: Organization At June 30, 2016, Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) held approximately 50% of our outstanding common stock and NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) held approximately 30% of our common stock, Valhi owned approximately 83% of NL’s outstanding common stock and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Contran Corporation held approximately 93% of Valhi’s outstanding common stock. All of Contran’s outstanding voting stock is held by a family trust established for the benefit of Lisa K. Simmons and Serena Simmons Connelly and their children, for which Ms. Simmons and Ms. Connelly are co-trustees, or is held directly by Ms. Simmons and Ms. Connelly or entities related to them. Consequently, Ms. Simmons and Ms. Connelly may be deemed to control Contran, Valhi, NL and us. Basis of presentation - The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report have been prepared on the same basis as the audited Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 10, 2016 (2015 Annual Report). In our opinion, we have made all necessary adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) in order to state fairly, in all material respects, our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of the dates and for the periods presented. We have condensed the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015 contained in this Quarterly Report as compared to our audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date, and we have omitted certain information and footnote disclosures (including those related to the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015) normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Our results of operations for the interim periods ended June 30, 2016 may not be indicative of our operating results for the full year. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction with our 2015 Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our 2015 Annual Report. Unless otherwise indicated, references in this report to “we,” “us” or “our” refer to Kronos Worldwide, Inc. and its subsidiaries (NYSE: KRO) taken as a whole.

Accounts and Other Receivables

Accounts and Other Receivables	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts and Other Receivables	Note 2 - Accounts and other receivables: December June 30, 2015 2016 (In millions) Trade receivables $ 194.8 $ 242.3 Receivable from affiliates: Income taxes, net - Valhi - .7 Other 2.5 2.5 Recoverable VAT and other receivables 17.8 20.5 Refundable income taxes 6.8 7.3 Allowance for doubtful accounts (1.1 ) (1.1 ) Total $ 220.8 $ 272.2

Inventories, Net

Inventories, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories, Net	Note 3 - Inventories, net: December June 30, 2015 2016 (In millions) Raw materials $ 75.9 $ 70.0 Work in process 21.1 25.9 Finished products 232.4 182.7 Supplies 57.8 59.5 Total $ 387.2 $ 338.1

Marketable Securities

Marketable Securities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Marketable Securities	Note 4 - Marketable securities: Our marketable securities consist of investments in the publicly-traded shares of related parties: Valhi, NL and CompX International Inc. NL owns the majority of CompX’s outstanding common stock. All of our marketable securities are accounted for as available-for-sale securities, which are carried at fair value using quoted market prices in active markets for each marketable security, and represent a Level 1 input within the fair value hierarchy. See Note 13. Because we have classified all of our marketable securities as available-for-sale, any unrealized gains or losses on the securities are recognized through other comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes. Fair measurement Market Cost Unrealized Marketable security level value basis loss (In millions) December 31, 2015 Valhi common stock 1 $ 2.3 $ 3.2 (.9 ) NL and CompX common stocks 1 .1 .1 - Total $ 2.4 $ 3.3 (.9 ) June 30, 2016 Valhi common stock 1 $ 2.6 $ 3.2 $ (.6 ) NL and CompX common stocks 1 .1 .1 - Total $ 2.7 $ 3.3 $ (.6 ) At December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2016, we held approximately 1.7 million shares of Valhi’s common stock. We also held a nominal number of shares of CompX and NL common stocks. At December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2016, the quoted per share market price of Valhi’s common stock was $1.34 and $1.57, respectively. With respect to our investment in Valhi stock, at June 30, 2016 our cost basis had exceeded its market value since June 14, 2016, but we consider such decline in market price to be temporary at June 30, 2016. As of July 18, 2016, the aggregate market value of our investment in Valhi stock exceeded our cost basis. The Valhi, CompX and NL common stocks we own are subject to the restrictions on resale pursuant to certain provisions of SEC Rule 144. In addition, as a majority-owned subsidiary of Valhi we cannot vote our shares of Valhi common stock under Delaware General Corporation law, but we do receive dividends from Valhi on these shares, when declared and paid.

Other Noncurrent Assets

Other Noncurrent Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Noncurrent Assets	Note 5 - Other noncurrent assets: December June 30, 2015 2016 (In millions) Deferred financing costs, net $ 1.0 $ .7 Pension asset .4 .5 Other 1.7 1.7 Total $ 3.1 $ 2.9

Accounts Payable and Accrued Li

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	Note 6 - Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: December June 30, 2015 2016 (In millions) Accounts payable $ 96.1 $ 89.3 Accrued sales discounts and rebates 18.9 17.5 Employee benefits 14.2 17.0 Reserve for uncertain tax positions - 5.6 Accrued workforce reduction costs 5.3 3.3 Interest rate swap contract 3.3 3.4 Accrued interest .2 .1 Payable to affiliates: Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P. 19.4 14.2 Income taxes, net - Valhi .1 - Other 34.7 33.0 Total $ 192.2 $ 183.4 During the first six months of 2016, we made an aggregate of $2.0 million in payments with respect to workforce reduction costs accrued as of December 31, 2015. See Note 13 for a discussion of the interest rate swap contract.

Long-Term debt

Long-Term debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Note 7 - Long-term debt: December 31, June 30, 2015 2016 (In millions) Term loan $ 338.0 $ 337.0 Revolving North American credit facility - 30.0 Other 3.0 3.1 Total debt 341.0 370.1 Less current maturities 3.8 33.6 Total long-term debt $ 337.2 $ 336.5 Term loan - During the first six months of 2016, we made our required quarterly term loan principal payments aggregating $1.8 million. The average interest rate on the term loan borrowings as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was 4.0%. The carrying value of the term loan at June 30, 2016 is stated net of unamortized original issue discount of $1.1 million and debt issuance costs of $4.1 million. See Note 13 for a discussion of the interest rate swap we entered into in 2015 pursuant to our interest rate risk management strategy. Revolving North American credit facility - During the first six months of 2016, we borrowed a net $30.0 million under our North American revolving credit facility. The average interest rate on outstanding borrowings as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was 4.0%. At June 30, 2016 we had approximately $52.2 million available for additional borrowing under this revolving facility. Revolving European credit facility - Our European revolving credit facility requires the maintenance of certain financial ratios, and one of such requirements is based on the ratio of net debt to last twelve months earnings before income tax, interest, depreciation and amortization expense (EBITDA) of the borrowers. Based upon the borrowers’ last twelve months EBITDA as of June 30, 2016 and the net debt to EBITDA financial test, our borrowing availability at June 30, 2016 is approximately 11% of the credit facility, or €13.7 million ($15.2 million). Other - We are in compliance with all of our debt covenants at June 30, 2016.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 8 - Income taxes: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2016 2015 2016 (In millions) Expected tax expense (benefit), at U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35% $ (5.1 ) $ 1.9 $ 4.6 .1 Non-U.S. tax rates .5 (.6 ) (.6 ) (.4 ) Incremental net tax expense (benefit) on earnings and losses of non-U.S. companies .7 (1.0 ) 1.1 (.8 ) Valuation allowance 150.3 2.9 150.3 2.9 Adjustment to the reserve for uncertain tax positions, net (.4 ) .2 (.2 ) .2 Nondeductible expenses (.9 ) .5 (.5 ) .4 U.S. state income tax and other, net - - (.2 ) .1 Provision for income taxes $ 145.1 $ 3.9 $ 154.5 $ 2.5 Comprehensive provision for income taxes allocable to: Net income (loss) $ 145.1 $ 3.9 154.5 2.5 Other comprehensive income (loss): Currency translation 16.3 - - - Marketable securities (.4 ) .2 (.5 ) .1 Pension plans (.8 ) .2 .4 .3 OPEB plans (.1 ) (.1 ) (.1 ) (.1 ) Interest rate swap - (.4 ) - (2.0 ) Total $ 160.1 $ 3.8 $ 154.3 .8 The amount shown in the above table of our income tax rate reconciliation for non-U.S. tax rates represents the result determined by multiplying the pre-tax earnings or losses of each of our non-U.S. subsidiaries by the difference between the applicable statutory income tax rate for each non-U.S. jurisdiction and the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35%. The amount shown on such table for incremental net tax expense (benefit) on earnings and losses on non-U.S. companies includes, as applicable, (i) current income taxes (including withholding taxes, if applicable), if any, associated with any current-year earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries to the extent such current-year earnings were distributed to us in the current year, (ii) deferred income taxes (or deferred income tax benefit) associated with the current-year change in the aggregate amount of undistributed earnings of our Canadian subsidiary, which earnings are not subject to a permanent reinvestment plan, in an amount representing the current-year change in the aggregate current income tax that would be generated (including withholding taxes, if applicable) when such aggregate undistributed earnings are distributed to us, and (iii) current U.S. income taxes (or current income tax benefit), including U.S. personal holding company tax, as applicable, attributable to current-year income (losses) of one of our non-U.S. subsidiaries, which subsidiary is treated as a dual resident for U.S. income tax purposes, to the extent the current-year income (losses) of such subsidiary is subject to U.S. income tax under the U.S. dual-resident provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax authorities are examining certain of our U.S. and non-U.S. tax returns and have or may propose tax deficiencies, including penalties and interest. Because of the inherent uncertainties involved in settlement initiatives and court and tax proceedings, we cannot guarantee that these matters will be resolved in our favor, and therefore our potential exposure, if any, is also uncertain. We believe we have adequate accruals for additional taxes and related interest expense which could ultimately result from tax examinations. We believe the ultimate disposition of tax examinations should not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity. We currently estimate that our unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by approximately $9.4 million

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	Note 9 - Employee benefit plans: Defined benefit plans - The components of net periodic defined benefit pension cost are presented in the table below. Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2016 2015 2016 (In millions) Service cost $ 2.7 $ 2.5 $ 5.6 $ 5.0 Interest cost 3.8 3.9 7.8 7.7 Expected return on plan assets (4.4 ) (3.9 ) (9.0 ) (7.7 ) Amortization of prior service cost .2 .2 .4 .4 Recognized actuarial losses 3.4 2.9 6.9 5.7 Total $ 5.7 $ 5.6 $ 11.7 $ 11.1 Postretirement benefits - The components of net periodic postretirement benefits other than pension (OPEB) cost are presented in the table below. Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2016 2015 2016 (In millions) Service cost $ .1 $ .1 $ .1 $ .1 Interest cost - - .1 .1 Amortization of prior service credit (.2 ) (.2 ) (.4 ) (.4 ) Recognized actuarial loss - .1 .1 .1 Total $ (.1 ) $ - $ (.1 ) $ (.1 ) Contributions -

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

Other Noncurrent Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	Note 10 - Other noncurrent liabilities: December 31, June 30, 2015 2016 (In millions) Reserve for uncertain tax positions $ 11.8 $ 7.1 Employee benefits 7.5 7.5 Interest rate swap contract .2 5.8 Insurance claims and expenses .2 .2 Other 4.7 4.7 Total $ 24.4 $ 25.3 See Note 13 for a discussion of the interest rate swap contract.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Note 11 - Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss are presented in the table below. See Note 4 for further discussion of our marketable securities, Note 9 for discussion of our defined benefit pension plans and OPEB plans, and Note 13 for discussion of our interest rate swap contract. Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2016 2015 2016 (In millions) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax: Currency translation: Balance at beginning of period $ (225.4 ) $ (237.6 ) $ (159.8 ) $ (252.0 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 6.1 (5.0 ) (59.5 ) 9.4 Balance at end of period $ (219.3 ) $ (242.6 ) $ (219.3 ) $ (242.6 ) Marketable securities: Balance at beginning of period $ (3.4 ) $ (.8 ) $ (2.9 ) $ (.6 ) Other comprehensive income - unrealized gains (losses) arising during the year (.2 ) .4 (.7 ) .2 Balance at end of period $ (3.6 ) $ (.4 ) $ (3.6 ) $ (.4 ) Defined benefit pension plans: Balance at beginning of period $ (172.8 ) $ (156.4 ) $ (175.4 ) $ (159.2 ) Other comprehensive income - amortization of prior service cost and net losses included in net periodic pension cost 4.4 3.0 7.0 5.8 Balance at end of period $ (168.4 ) $ (153.4 ) $ (168.4 ) $ (153.4 ) OPEB plans: Balance at beginning of period $ 2.2 $ 2.0 $ 2.3 $ 2.1 Other comprehensive loss - amortization of prior service credit and net losses included in net periodic OPEB cost (.1 ) (.1 ) (.2 ) (.2 ) Balance at end of period $ 2.1 $ 1.9 $ 2.1 $ 1.9 Interest rate swap: Balance at beginning of period $ - $ (5.1 ) $ - $ (2.3 ) Other comprehensive loss: Unrealized losses arising during the year - (1.4 ) - (4.8 ) Less reclassification adjustment for amounts included in interest expense - .5 - 1.1 Balance at end of period $ - $ (6.0 ) $ - $ (6.0 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss: Balance at beginning of period $ (399.4 ) $ (397.9 ) $ (335.8 ) $ (412.0 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 10.2 (2.6 ) (53.4 ) 11.5 Balance at end of period $ (389.2 ) $ (400.5 ) $ (389.2 ) $ (400.5 )

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 12 - Commitments and contingencies: We are involved in various environmental, contractual, product liability, patent (or intellectual property), employment and other claims and disputes incidental to our business. At least quarterly our management discusses and evaluates the status of any pending litigation to which we are a party. The factors considered in such evaluation include, among other things, the nature of such pending cases, the status of such pending cases, the advice of legal counsel and our experience in similar cases (if any). Based on such evaluation, we make a determination as to whether we believe (i) it is probable a loss has been incurred, and if so if the amount of such loss (or a range of loss) is reasonably estimable, or (ii) it is reasonably possible but not probable a loss has been incurred, and if so if the amount of such loss (or a range of loss) is reasonably estimable, or (iii) the probability a loss has been incurred is remote. In March 2013, we were served with the complaint, Los Gatos Mercantile, Inc. d/b/a Los Gatos Ace Hardware, et al v. E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company, et al. (United States District Court, for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:13-cv-01180-SI). The defendants include us, E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Company, Huntsman International LLC and Millennium Inorganic Chemicals, Inc. As amended by plaintiffs’ third amended complaint (Harrison, Jan, et al v. E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company, et al), plaintiffs seek to represent a class consisting of indirect purchasers of titanium dioxide in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Tennessee that indirectly purchased titanium dioxide from one or more of the defendants on or after March 1, 2002. The complaint alleges that the defendants conspired and combined to fix, raise, maintain, and stabilize the price at which titanium dioxide was sold in the United States and engaged in other anticompetitive conduct. The case is now proceeding in the trial court. We believe the action is without merit, will deny all allegations of wrongdoing and liability and intend to defend against the action vigorously. Based on our quarterly status evaluation of this case, we have determined that it is not reasonably possible that a loss has been incurred in this case.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	Note 13 - Financial instruments: The following table summarizes the valuation of our financial instruments recorded on a fair value basis as of December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2016: Fair Value Measurements Quoted Significant prices in other Significant active observable unobservable markets inputs inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (In millions) Asset (liability) December 31, 2015 Currency forward contracts $ (1.2 ) $ (1.2 ) $ - $ - Interest rate swap contract (3.5 ) - (3.5 ) - Noncurrent marketable securities (See Note 4) 2.4 2.4 - - June 30, 2016 Currency forward contracts $ - $ - $ - $ - Interest rate swap contract (9.2 ) - (9.2 ) - Noncurrent marketable securities (See Note 4) 2.7 2.7 - - Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates. Our risk management policy allows for the use of derivative financial instruments to prudently manage exposure to foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Derivatives that we use are primarily currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps. We have not entered into these contracts for trading or speculative purposes in the past, nor do we currently anticipate entering into such contracts for trading or speculative purposes in the future. Currency forward contracts - Certain of our sales generated by our non-U.S. operations are denominated in U.S. dollars. We periodically use currency forward contracts to manage a very nominal portion of currency exchange rate risk associated with trade receivables denominated in a currency other than the holder’s functional currency or similar exchange rate risk associated with future sales. Derivatives used to hedge forecasted transactions and specific cash flows associated with financial assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and which meet the criteria for hedge accounting are designated as cash flow hedges. Consequently, the effective portion of gains and losses is deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and is recognized in earnings at the time the hedged item affects earnings. Contracts that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting are marked-to-market at each balance sheet date with any resulting gain or loss recognized in income currently as part of net currency transaction gains and losses. The fair value of the currency forward contracts is determined using Level 1 inputs based on the currency spot forward rates quoted by banks or currency dealers. At June 30, 2016, we had currency forward contracts to exchange: · an aggregate €17.9 million for an equivalent value of Norwegian kroner at exchange rates ranging from krone 9.42 to krone 9.47 per euro. These contracts with DnB Nor Bank ASA and Deutsche Bank mature at a rate of approximately €2.9 million per month from July 2016 through December 2016; · an aggregate $12.9 million for an equivalent value of Norwegian kroner at exchange rates ranging from krone 8.31 to krone 8.33 per U.S. dollar. These contracts with DnB Nor Bank ASA mature at a rate of approximately $2.2 million per month from July 2016 through December 2016; · an aggregate $15.5 million for an equivalent value of Canadian dollars at an exchange rate of Cdn. $1.29 per U.S. dollar. These contracts with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. mature from July 2016 through December 2016 at a rate of $3.1 million per month in July and approximately $2.5 million per month from August through December, and; · an aggregate $7.5 million for an equivalent value of euro at exchange rates ranging from €1.13 to €1.14 per U.S. dollar. These contracts with Deutsche Bank mature at a rate of $1.3 million per month from July 2016 through December 2016. The estimated fair value of such currency forward contracts at June 30, 2016 was immaterial, including $.2 million recognized as part of accounts and other receivables and $.2 million recognized as part of accounts payable and accrued liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. We recognized a net $1.1 million currency transaction gain in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2016 related to currency forward contracts. We are not currently using hedge accounting for our outstanding currency forward contracts at June 30, 2016 and we did not use hedge accounting for any of such contracts we previously held in 2015. Accordingly, changes in the aggregate fair value of currency forward contracts we hold are recognized as a currency transaction gain or loss. Interest rate swap contract - As part of our interest rate risk management strategy, in August 2015 we entered into a pay- fixed/receive-variable interest rate swap contract with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to minimize our exposure to volatility in LIBOR as it relates to our forecasted outstanding variable-rate indebtedness. Under this interest rate swap, we will pay a fixed rate of 2.016% per annum, payable quarterly, and receive a variable rate of three-month LIBOR (subject to a 1.00% floor), also payable quarterly, in each case based on the notional amount of the swap then outstanding. The effective date of the swap contract was September 30, 2015. The notional amount of the swap started at $344.75 million and declines by $875,000 each quarter beginning December 31, 2015, with a final maturity of the swap contract in February 2020. The notional amount of the swap as of June 30, 2016 was $342.1 million. This swap contract has been designated as a cash flow hedge and qualified as an effective hedge at inception under ASC Topic 815. The effective portion of changes in fair value on this interest rate swap is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes. Commencing in the fourth quarter of 2015, as interest expense accrues on LIBOR-based variable rate debt, we classify the amount we pay under the pay-fixed leg of the swap and the amount we receive under the receive-variable leg of the swap as part of interest expense, with the net effect that the amount of interest expense we recognize on our LIBOR-based variable rate debt each quarter, as it relates to the notional amount of the swap outstanding each quarter, to be based on a fixed rate of 2.016% per annum in lieu of the level of LIBOR prevailing during the quarter. The amount of hedge ineffectiveness, if any, related to the swap will be recorded in earnings (also as part of interest expense). Since the inception of the swap through June 30, 2016, there have been no gains or losses recognized in earnings representing hedge ineffectiveness with respect to the interest rate swap. During the first six months of 2016, the pretax amount recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) related to the interest rate swap contract was a $5.7 million loss. During the same period, $1.8 million was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings (interest expense). During the next twelve months, the amount of the June 30, 2016 accumulated other comprehensive loss balance that is expected to be reclassified to interest expense is $3.5 million pre-tax. The fair value of the interest rate swap contract at June 30, 2016 was a liability of $9.2 million and is reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as part of accounts payable and accrued liabilities ($3.4 million) and other noncurrent liabilities ($5.8 million). See Notes 6 and 10. The fair value of the interest rate swap was estimated by a third party using inputs that are observable or that can be corroborated by observable market data such as interest rate yield curves, and therefore, is classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. The following table presents the financial instruments that are not carried at fair value but which require fair value disclosure as of December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2016. December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 Carrying amount Fair value Carrying amount Fair value (In millions) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 94.3 $ 94.3 $ 80.6 $ 80.6 Long-term debt: Variable rate: Term loan 338.0 309.5 337.0 319.0 North American credit facility - - 30.0 30.0 Common stockholders' equity 461.9 653.6 436.6 608.4 At June 30, 2016, the estimated market price of our term loan was $932.50 per $1,000 principal amount. The fair value of our term loan is based on quoted market prices; however, these quoted market prices represented Level 2 inputs because the markets in which the term loan trades were not active. The fair value of our common stockholders’ equity is based upon quoted market prices at each balance sheet date, which represent Level 1 inputs. Due to their near-term maturities, the carrying amounts of accounts receivable, accounts payable and the revolving credit facility are considered equivalent to fair value. See Notes 2, 6 and 7.

Other Operating Income (Expense

Other Operating Income (Expense), Net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Other Operating Income Expense [Abstract]
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net	Note 14 - Other operating income (expense), net: Other operating expense, net in the first six months of 2016 includes income of $3.4 million, including $1.4 million recognized in the second quarter, related to cash received from settlement of a business interruption insurance claim arising in 2014. No additional material amounts are expected to be received with respect to such insurance claim.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Note 15 - Related party transactions: As discussed in our 2015 Annual Report, prior to 2015 we entered into an unsecured revolving demand promissory note with Valhi in which, as amended, we agreed to loan Valhi up to $100 million. The principal amount we might lend to Valhi at any time under such facility was at our discretion. In August 2016, we and Valhi agreed to reduce the maximum amount we might lend to Valhi under this promissory note from $100 million to $60 million. All of the other terms and conditions of this promissory note remain unchanged. At December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2016, we had no outstanding loans to Valhi under this promissory note.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements not yet Adopted	Note 16 - Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted: In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842)

Organization and Basis of Pre23

Organization and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization	Organization At June 30, 2016, Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) held approximately 50% of our outstanding common stock and NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) held approximately 30% of our common stock, Valhi owned approximately 83% of NL’s outstanding common stock and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Contran Corporation held approximately 93% of Valhi’s outstanding common stock. All of Contran’s outstanding voting stock is held by a family trust established for the benefit of Lisa K. Simmons and Serena Simmons Connelly and their children, for which Ms. Simmons and Ms. Connelly are co-trustees, or is held directly by Ms. Simmons and Ms. Connelly or entities related to them. Consequently, Ms. Simmons and Ms. Connelly may be deemed to control Contran, Valhi, NL and us.
Basis of Presentation	Basis of presentation - The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report have been prepared on the same basis as the audited Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 10, 2016 (2015 Annual Report). In our opinion, we have made all necessary adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) in order to state fairly, in all material respects, our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of the dates and for the periods presented. We have condensed the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015 contained in this Quarterly Report as compared to our audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date, and we have omitted certain information and footnote disclosures (including those related to the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015) normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Our results of operations for the interim periods ended June 30, 2016 may not be indicative of our operating results for the full year. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction with our 2015 Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our 2015 Annual Report. Unless otherwise indicated, references in this report to “we,” “us” or “our” refer to Kronos Worldwide, Inc. and its subsidiaries (NYSE: KRO) taken as a whole.
Derivatives	We periodically use currency forward contracts to manage a very nominal portion of currency exchange rate risk associated with trade receivables denominated in a currency other than the holder’s functional currency or similar exchange rate risk associated with future sales. Derivatives used to hedge forecasted transactions and specific cash flows associated with financial assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and which meet the criteria for hedge accounting are designated as cash flow hedges. Consequently, the effective portion of gains and losses is deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and is recognized in earnings at the time the hedged item affects earnings. Contracts that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting are marked-to-market at each balance sheet date with any resulting gain or loss recognized in income currently as part of net currency transaction gains and losses.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842)

Accounts and Other Receivables

Accounts and Other Receivables (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts and Other Receivables	December June 30, 2015 2016 (In millions) Trade receivables $ 194.8 $ 242.3 Receivable from affiliates: Income taxes, net - Valhi - .7 Other 2.5 2.5 Recoverable VAT and other receivables 17.8 20.5 Refundable income taxes 6.8 7.3 Allowance for doubtful accounts (1.1 ) (1.1 ) Total $ 220.8 $ 272.2

Inventories, Net (Tables)

Inventories, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories, Net	December June 30, 2015 2016 (In millions) Raw materials $ 75.9 $ 70.0 Work in process 21.1 25.9 Finished products 232.4 182.7 Supplies 57.8 59.5 Total $ 387.2 $ 338.1

Marketable Securities (Tables)

Marketable Securities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Marketable Securities	Fair measurement Market Cost Unrealized Marketable security level value basis loss (In millions) December 31, 2015 Valhi common stock 1 $ 2.3 $ 3.2 (.9 ) NL and CompX common stocks 1 .1 .1 - Total $ 2.4 $ 3.3 (.9 ) June 30, 2016 Valhi common stock 1 $ 2.6 $ 3.2 $ (.6 ) NL and CompX common stocks 1 .1 .1 - Total $ 2.7 $ 3.3 $ (.6 )

Other Noncurrent Assets (Tables

Other Noncurrent Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Noncurrent Assets	December June 30, 2015 2016 (In millions) Deferred financing costs, net $ 1.0 $ .7 Pension asset .4 .5 Other 1.7 1.7 Total $ 3.1 $ 2.9

Accounts Payable and Accrued 28

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Components of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	December June 30, 2015 2016 (In millions) Accounts payable $ 96.1 $ 89.3 Accrued sales discounts and rebates 18.9 17.5 Employee benefits 14.2 17.0 Reserve for uncertain tax positions - 5.6 Accrued workforce reduction costs 5.3 3.3 Interest rate swap contract 3.3 3.4 Accrued interest .2 .1 Payable to affiliates: Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P. 19.4 14.2 Income taxes, net - Valhi .1 - Other 34.7 33.0 Total $ 192.2 $ 183.4

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Long Term Debt	December 31, June 30, 2015 2016 (In millions) Term loan $ 338.0 $ 337.0 Revolving North American credit facility - 30.0 Other 3.0 3.1 Total debt 341.0 370.1 Less current maturities 3.8 33.6 Total long-term debt $ 337.2 $ 336.5

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Income Taxes and Comprehensive Provision for Income Taxes Allocation	Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2016 2015 2016 (In millions) Expected tax expense (benefit), at U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35% $ (5.1 ) $ 1.9 $ 4.6 .1 Non-U.S. tax rates .5 (.6 ) (.6 ) (.4 ) Incremental net tax expense (benefit) on earnings and losses of non-U.S. companies .7 (1.0 ) 1.1 (.8 ) Valuation allowance 150.3 2.9 150.3 2.9 Adjustment to the reserve for uncertain tax positions, net (.4 ) .2 (.2 ) .2 Nondeductible expenses (.9 ) .5 (.5 ) .4 U.S. state income tax and other, net - - (.2 ) .1 Provision for income taxes $ 145.1 $ 3.9 $ 154.5 $ 2.5 Comprehensive provision for income taxes allocable to: Net income (loss) $ 145.1 $ 3.9 154.5 2.5 Other comprehensive income (loss): Currency translation 16.3 - - - Marketable securities (.4 ) .2 (.5 ) .1 Pension plans (.8 ) .2 .4 .3 OPEB plans (.1 ) (.1 ) (.1 ) (.1 ) Interest rate swap - (.4 ) - (2.0 ) Total $ 160.1 $ 3.8 $ 154.3 .8

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	Defined benefit plans - The components of net periodic defined benefit pension cost are presented in the table below. Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2016 2015 2016 (In millions) Service cost $ 2.7 $ 2.5 $ 5.6 $ 5.0 Interest cost 3.8 3.9 7.8 7.7 Expected return on plan assets (4.4 ) (3.9 ) (9.0 ) (7.7 ) Amortization of prior service cost .2 .2 .4 .4 Recognized actuarial losses 3.4 2.9 6.9 5.7 Total $ 5.7 $ 5.6 $ 11.7 $ 11.1
OPEB
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	Postretirement benefits - The components of net periodic postretirement benefits other than pension (OPEB) cost are presented in the table below. Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2016 2015 2016 (In millions) Service cost $ .1 $ .1 $ .1 $ .1 Interest cost - - .1 .1 Amortization of prior service credit (.2 ) (.2 ) (.4 ) (.4 ) Recognized actuarial loss - .1 .1 .1 Total $ (.1 ) $ - $ (.1 ) $ (.1 )

Other Noncurrent Liabilities (T

Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Other Noncurrent Liabilities	December 31, June 30, 2015 2016 (In millions) Reserve for uncertain tax positions $ 11.8 $ 7.1 Employee benefits 7.5 7.5 Interest rate swap contract .2 5.8 Insurance claims and expenses .2 .2 Other 4.7 4.7 Total $ 24.4 $ 25.3

Accumulated Other Comprehensi33

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss are presented in the table below. See Note 4 for further discussion of our marketable securities, Note 9 for discussion of our defined benefit pension plans and OPEB plans, and Note 13 for discussion of our interest rate swap contract. Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2016 2015 2016 (In millions) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax: Currency translation: Balance at beginning of period $ (225.4 ) $ (237.6 ) $ (159.8 ) $ (252.0 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 6.1 (5.0 ) (59.5 ) 9.4 Balance at end of period $ (219.3 ) $ (242.6 ) $ (219.3 ) $ (242.6 ) Marketable securities: Balance at beginning of period $ (3.4 ) $ (.8 ) $ (2.9 ) $ (.6 ) Other comprehensive income - unrealized gains (losses) arising during the year (.2 ) .4 (.7 ) .2 Balance at end of period $ (3.6 ) $ (.4 ) $ (3.6 ) $ (.4 ) Defined benefit pension plans: Balance at beginning of period $ (172.8 ) $ (156.4 ) $ (175.4 ) $ (159.2 ) Other comprehensive income - amortization of prior service cost and net losses included in net periodic pension cost 4.4 3.0 7.0 5.8 Balance at end of period $ (168.4 ) $ (153.4 ) $ (168.4 ) $ (153.4 ) OPEB plans: Balance at beginning of period $ 2.2 $ 2.0 $ 2.3 $ 2.1 Other comprehensive loss - amortization of prior service credit and net losses included in net periodic OPEB cost (.1 ) (.1 ) (.2 ) (.2 ) Balance at end of period $ 2.1 $ 1.9 $ 2.1 $ 1.9 Interest rate swap: Balance at beginning of period $ - $ (5.1 ) $ - $ (2.3 ) Other comprehensive loss: Unrealized losses arising during the year - (1.4 ) - (4.8 ) Less reclassification adjustment for amounts included in interest expense - .5 - 1.1 Balance at end of period $ - $ (6.0 ) $ - $ (6.0 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss: Balance at beginning of period $ (399.4 ) $ (397.9 ) $ (335.8 ) $ (412.0 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 10.2 (2.6 ) (53.4 ) 11.5 Balance at end of period $ (389.2 ) $ (400.5 ) $ (389.2 ) $ (400.5 )

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Valuation of Financial Instruments Recorded on Fair Value Basis	The following table summarizes the valuation of our financial instruments recorded on a fair value basis as of December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2016: Fair Value Measurements Quoted Significant prices in other Significant active observable unobservable markets inputs inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (In millions) Asset (liability) December 31, 2015 Currency forward contracts $ (1.2 ) $ (1.2 ) $ - $ - Interest rate swap contract (3.5 ) - (3.5 ) - Noncurrent marketable securities (See Note 4) 2.4 2.4 - - June 30, 2016 Currency forward contracts $ - $ - $ - $ - Interest rate swap contract (9.2 ) - (9.2 ) - Noncurrent marketable securities (See Note 4) 2.7 2.7 - -
Financial Instruments not Carried at Fair Value but which Require Fair Value Disclosure	The following table presents the financial instruments that are not carried at fair value but which require fair value disclosure as of December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2016. December 31, 2015 June 30, 2016 Carrying amount Fair value Carrying amount Fair value (In millions) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 94.3 $ 94.3 $ 80.6 $ 80.6 Long-term debt: Variable rate: Term loan 338.0 309.5 337.0 319.0 North American credit facility - - 30.0 30.0 Common stockholders' equity 461.9 653.6 436.6 608.4

Organization and Basis of Pre35

Organization and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Valhi Inc
Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in subsidiary	50.00%
Ownership percentage in company	83.00%
NL Industries Inc.
Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	30.00%
Contran
Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Ownership percentage of parent company held by related party	93.00%

Accounts and Other Receivable36

Accounts and Other Receivables - Accounts and Other Receivables (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ (1.1)	$ (1.1)
Total	272.2	220.8
Trade receivables
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts and other receivables	242.3	194.8
Other
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable [Line Items]
Receivable from affiliates	2.5	2.5
Recoverable VAT and other receivables
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts and other receivables	20.5	17.8
Refundable income taxes
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable [Line Items]
Refundable income taxes	7.3	$ 6.8
Valhi | Income taxes, net
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable [Line Items]
Receivable from affiliates	$ 0.7

Inventories, Net - Schedule of

Inventories, Net - Schedule of Inventories, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 70	$ 75.9
Work in process	25.9	21.1
Finished products	182.7	232.4
Supplies	59.5	57.8
Total	$ 338.1	$ 387.2

Marketable Securities - Classif

Marketable Securities - Classification of Marketable Securities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Market value	$ 2.7	$ 2.4
Cost basis	3.3	3.3
Unrealized loss	(0.6)	(0.9)
Level 1 | Common stock | Valhi
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Market value	2.6	2.3
Cost basis	3.2	3.2
Unrealized loss	(0.6)	(0.9)
Level 1 | Common stock | NL And CompX
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Market value	0.1	0.1
Cost basis	$ 0.1	$ 0.1

Marketable Securities - Additio

Marketable Securities - Additional Information (Detail) - Valhi Inc - Common stock - $ / shares shares in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Investments in publicly-traded shares	1.7	1.7
Quoted market price of per share	$ 1.57	$ 1.34

Other Noncurrent Assets - Sched

Other Noncurrent Assets - Schedule of Other Noncurrent Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Other Non Current Assets Schedule Of Other Non Current Assets [Abstract]
Deferred financing costs, net	$ 0.7	$ 1
Pension asset	0.5	0.4
Other	1.7	1.7
Total	$ 2.9	$ 3.1

Accounts Payable and Accrued 41

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities - Components of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Accounts payable	$ 89.3	$ 96.1
Accrued sales discounts and rebates	17.5	18.9
Employee benefits	17	14.2
Reserve for uncertain tax positions	5.6
Accrued workforce reduction costs	3.3	5.3
Interest rate swap contract	3.4	3.3
Accrued interest	0.1	0.2
Payable to affiliates:
Other	33	34.7
Total	183.4	192.2
Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P.
Payable to affiliates:
Payable to affiliates	$ 14.2	19.4
Valhi
Payable to affiliates:
Payable to affiliates		$ 0.1

Accounts Payable and Accrued 42

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Workforce Reduction
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Workforce reduction costs paid	$ 2

Long-Term Debt - Components of

Long-Term Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Term loan	$ 337	$ 338
Revolving North American credit facility	30
Other	3.1	3
Total debt	370.1	341
Less current maturities	33.6	3.8
Long-term debt	$ 336.5	$ 337.2

Long-Term Debt - Term Loan - Ad

Long-Term Debt - Term Loan - Additional Information (Detail) - Term Loan $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Quarterly principal payments	$ 1.8
Percentage of average interest rate, at period end	4.00%
Percentage of average interest rate, during period	4.00%
Unamortized discount	$ 1.1
Debt issuance cost	$ 4.1

Long-Term Debt - Revolving Cred

Long-Term Debt - Revolving Credit Facilities - Additional Information (Detail) € in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016EUR (€)
Revolving North American Credit Facility
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowings	$ 30
Average interest rate at period end	4.00%	4.00%
Average interest rate during period	4.00%
Amount available for additional borrowing	$ 52.2
Revolving European Credit Facility
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount available for borrowing	$ 15.2	€ 13.7
Percentage of borrowings available under credit facility	11.00%	11.00%

Income Taxes - Components of In

Income Taxes - Components of Income Taxes and Comprehensive Provision for Income Taxes Allocation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Schedule Of Income Tax [Line Items]
Expected tax expense (benefit), at U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35%	$ 1.9	$ (5.1)	$ 0.1	$ 4.6
Non-U.S. tax rates	(0.6)	0.5	(0.4)	(0.6)
Incremental net tax expense (benefit) on earnings and losses of non-U.S. companies	(1)	0.7	(0.8)	1.1
Valuation allowance	2.9	150.3	2.9	150.3
Adjustment to the reserve for uncertain tax positions, net	0.2	(0.4)	0.2	(0.2)
Nondeductible expenses	0.5	(0.9)	0.4	(0.5)
U.S. state income tax and other, net			0.1	(0.2)
Provision for income taxes	3.9	145.1	2.5	154.5
Comprehensive provision for income taxes allocable to net income (loss)	3.9	145.1	2.5	154.5
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Currency translation		16.3
Marketable securities	0.2	(0.4)	0.1	(0.5)
Interest rate swap	(0.4)		(2)
Total	3.8	160.1	0.8	154.3
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Benefit plans	0.2	(0.8)	0.3	0.4
OPEB
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Benefit plans	$ (0.1)	$ (0.1)	$ (0.1)	$ (0.1)

Income Taxes - Components of 47

Income Taxes - Components of Income Taxes and Comprehensive Provision for Income Taxes Allocation (Parenthetical) (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits during next twelve months	$ 9.4

Employee Benefit Plans - Compon

Employee Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 2.5	$ 2.7	$ 5	$ 5.6
Interest cost	3.9	3.8	7.7	7.8
Expected return on plan assets	(3.9)	(4.4)	(7.7)	(9)
Amortization of prior service cost	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.4
Recognized actuarial losses	2.9	3.4	5.7	6.9
Total	5.6	5.7	11.1	11.7
OPEB
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Interest cost			0.1	0.1
Amortization of prior service cost	(0.2)	(0.2)	(0.4)	(0.4)
Recognized actuarial losses	$ 0.1		0.1	0.1
Total		$ (0.1)	$ (0.1)	$ (0.1)

Employee Benefit Plans - Additi

Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Expected contributions for pension plans in 2016	$ 16

Other Noncurrent Liabilities -

Other Noncurrent Liabilities - Components of Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Abstract]
Reserve for uncertain tax positions	$ 7.1	$ 11.8
Employee benefits	7.5	7.5
Interest rate swap contract	5.8	0.2
Insurance claims and expenses	0.2	0.2
Other	4.7	4.7
Total	$ 25.3	$ 24.4

Accumulated Other Comprehensi52

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Currency translation, Balance at beginning of period	$ (237.6)	$ (225.4)	$ (252)	$ (159.8)
Currency translation, Other comprehensive income (loss)	(5)	6.1	9.4	(59.5)
Currency translation, Balance at end of period	(242.6)	(219.3)	(242.6)	(219.3)
Marketable securities, Balance at beginning of period	(0.8)	(3.4)	(0.6)	(2.9)
Marketable securities, Other comprehensive income - unrealized gains (losses) arising during the year	0.4	(0.2)	0.2	(0.7)
Marketable securities, Balance at end of period	(0.4)	(3.6)	(0.4)	(3.6)
Balance at beginning of period	(5.1)		(2.3)
Unrealized losses arising during the year	(1.4)		(4.8)
Less reclassification adjustment for amounts included in interest expense	0.5		1.1
Balance at end of period	(6)		(6)
Balance at beginning of period	(397.9)	(399.4)	(412)	(335.8)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2.6)	10.2	11.5	(53.4)
Balance at end of period	(400.5)	(389.2)	(400.5)	(389.2)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	(156.4)	(172.8)	(159.2)	(175.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss)- amortization of prior service (cost) credit and net losses included in net periodic pension cost	3	4.4	5.8	7
Balance at end of period	(153.4)	(168.4)	(153.4)	(168.4)
OPEB Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	2	2.2	2.1	2.3
Other comprehensive income (loss)- amortization of prior service (cost) credit and net losses included in net periodic pension cost	(0.1)	(0.1)	(0.2)	(0.2)
Balance at end of period	$ 1.9	$ 2.1	$ 1.9	$ 2.1

Financial Instruments - Valuati

Financial Instruments - Valuation of Financial Instruments Recorded on Fair Value Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Noncurrent marketable securities	$ 2.7	$ 2.4
Fair Value Measurements Recurring
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Currency forward contracts		(1.2)
Interest rate swap contract	(9.2)	(3.5)
Noncurrent marketable securities	2.7	2.4
Fair Value Measurements Recurring | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Currency forward contracts		(1.2)
Noncurrent marketable securities	2.7	2.4
Fair Value Measurements Recurring | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate swap contract	$ (9.2)	$ (3.5)

Financial Instruments - Additio

Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) € in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)NOK / €NOK / $CAD / $€ / $	Jun. 30, 2016EUR (€)NOK / €NOK / $CAD / $€ / $	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Pretax loss amount recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) related to interest rate swap contract	$ 5,700,000
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss in to earnings (interest expense)	(1,800,000)
Pre-tax amount of accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be reclassified to interest expense during next twelve months	(3,500,000)
Fair value of interest rate swap contract	9,200,000
Term Loan
Derivative [Line Items]
Debt instrument base principal amount	1,000
Debt instrument estimated market price per $1000 principal amount	932.50
Accounts and Other Receivables
Derivative [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of currency forward contracts recognized as part of accounts and other receivables	200,000
Accounts Payables and Accrued Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of currency forward contracts recognized as part of accounts payable and accrued liabilities	200,000
Fair value of interest rate swap contract	3,400,000
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of interest rate swap contract	5,800,000
Currency Forward Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Currency transaction gain	1,100,000
Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain loss recognized in earnings on hedge ineffectiveness	0
Interest Rate Swap | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument, notional amount	$ 342,100,000		$ 344,750,000
Derivative, type of instrument	pay-fixed/receive-variable interest rate swap
Interest rate swap, type of interest rate	fixed
Interest rate swap, fixed rate	2.016%	2.016%
Interest rate swap, floor rate	1.00%	1.00%
Interest rate swap, effective date	Sep. 30, 2015
Interest rate swap, notional amount decline each quarter	$ 875,000
Interest rate swap, notional amount decline commencing date	Dec. 31, 2015
Interest rate swap, final maturity date	Feb. 29, 2020
DnB Nor Bank ASA and Deutsche Bank | July 2016 through December 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument, notional amount | €		€ 17.9
Foreign currency contracts maturing value | €		€ 2.9
DnB Nor Bank ASA | July 2016 through December 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument, notional amount	$ 12,900,000
Foreign currency contracts maturing value	2,200,000
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | July 2016 through December 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument, notional amount	15,500,000
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | July 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign currency contracts maturing value	3,100,000
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | August 2016 through December 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign currency contracts maturing value	2,500,000
Deutsche Bank | July 2016 through December 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument, notional amount	7,500,000
Foreign currency contracts maturing value	$ 1,300,000
Euros | DnB Nor Bank ASA and Deutsche Bank | July 2016 through December 2016 | Minimum
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward currency contracts, exchange rate | NOK / €	9.42	9.42
Euros | DnB Nor Bank ASA and Deutsche Bank | July 2016 through December 2016 | Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward currency contracts, exchange rate | NOK / €	9.47	9.47
US Dollar | DnB Nor Bank ASA | July 2016 through December 2016 | Minimum
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward currency contracts, exchange rate | NOK / $	8.31	8.31
US Dollar | DnB Nor Bank ASA | July 2016 through December 2016 | Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward currency contracts, exchange rate | NOK / $	8.33	8.33
US Dollar | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | July 2016 through December 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward currency contracts, exchange rate | CAD / $	1.29	1.29
US Dollar | Deutsche Bank | July 2016 through December 2016 | Minimum
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward currency contracts, exchange rate | € / $	1.13	1.13
US Dollar | Deutsche Bank | July 2016 through December 2016 | Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward currency contracts, exchange rate | € / $	1.14	1.14

Financial Instruments - Financi

Financial Instruments - Financial Instruments not Carried at Fair Value but which Require Fair Value Disclosure (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, Carrying amount	$ 80.6	$ 94.3
Variable rate, Term loan, Carrying amount	337	338
Variable rate, North American credit facility, Carrying amount	30
Common stockholders' equity, Carrying amount	436.6	461.9
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, Fair value	80.6	94.3
Variable rate, Term loan, Fair value	319	309.5
Variable rate, North American credit facility, Fair value	30
Common stockholders' equity, Fair value	$ 608.4	$ 653.6

Other Operating Income (Expen56

Other Operating Income (Expense), Net - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Other Operating Income And Expense [Line Items]
Insurance settlements receivable	$ 0	$ 0
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Other Operating Income And Expense [Line Items]
Income received from settlement of business interruption insurance claim	$ 1,400,000	$ 3,400,000

Related Party Transactions - Ad

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - Unsecured Revolving Demand Promissory Note - Valhi Inc - USD ($)	Aug. 05, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Nov. 30, 2010
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Maximum lending capacity				$ 100,000,000
Amended unsecured revolving credit loan		$ 0	$ 0
Subsequent Event
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Maximum lending capacity	$ 60,000,000