Cover Page
Cover Page - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Apr. 26, 2021 | |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document type | 10-Q | |
Document quarterly report | true | |
Document period end date | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Document transition report | false | |
Entity file number | 001-33988 | |
Entity registrant name | Graphic Packaging Holding Co | |
Entity incorporation, state or country code | DE | |
Entity tax identification number | 26-0405422 | |
Entity address, address line one | 1500 Riveredge Parkway, Suite 100 | |
Entity address, city or town | Atlanta | |
Entity address, state or province | GA | |
Entity address, postal zip code | 30328 | |
City area code | 770 | |
Local phone number | 240-7200 | |
Title of 12(b) security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share | |
Trading symbol | GPK | |
Security exchange name | NYSE | |
Entity current reporting status | Yes | |
Entity interactive data current | Yes | |
Entity filer category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity small business | false | |
Entity emerging growth company | false | |
Entity shell company | false | |
Entity common stock, shares outstanding | 284,201,767 | |
Entity central index key | 0001408075 | |
Amendment flag | false | |
Document fiscal year focus | 2021 | |
Document fiscal period focus | Q1 | |
Current fiscal year end date | --12-31 |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||
Net Sales | $ 1,649 | $ 1,599 |
Cost of Sales | 1,400 | 1,278 |
Selling, General and Administrative | 126 | 136 |
Other Expense, Net | 3 | 6 |
Business Combinations, Shutdown and Other Special Charges, and Exit Activities, Net | 12 | 19 |
Income from Operations | 108 | 160 |
Nonoperating Pension and Postretirement Benefit Income (Expense) | 2 | (151) |
Interest Expense, Net | (30) | (34) |
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes | 80 | (25) |
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit | (18) | 5 |
Net Income (Loss) | 62 | (20) |
Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | (8) | 7 |
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Graphic Packaging Holding Company | $ 54 | $ (13) |
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Graphic Packaging Holding Company — Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.20 | $ (0.04) |
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Graphic Packaging Holding Company — Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.19 | $ (0.04) |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Graphic Packaging Holding Company | ||
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Graphic Packaging Holding Company | $ 54 | $ (13) |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax: | ||
Derivative Instruments | 3 | (1) |
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans | 10 | 114 |
Currency Translation Adjustment | (4) | (46) |
Total Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax | 9 | 67 |
Total Comprehensive Income | 63 | 54 |
Noncontrolling Interest | ||
Net Income | 8 | (2) |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax: | ||
Derivative Instruments | 1 | 0 |
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans | 0 | 32 |
Currency Translation Adjustment | (1) | (10) |
Total Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax | 0 | 22 |
Total Comprehensive Income | 8 | 20 |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest | ||
Net Income | (5) | |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax: | ||
Derivative Instruments | 0 | |
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans | 9 | |
Currency Translation Adjustment | (1) | |
Total Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax | 8 | |
Total Comprehensive Income | 3 | |
Total | ||
Net Income | 62 | (20) |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax | ||
Derivative Instruments | 4 | (1) |
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans | 10 | 155 |
Currency Translation Adjustment | (5) | (57) |
Total Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax | 9 | 97 |
Total Comprehensive Income | $ 71 | $ 77 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Current Assets: | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ 116 | $ 179 |
Receivables, Net | 586 | 654 |
Inventories, Net | 1,125 | 1,128 |
Other Current Assets | 84 | 59 |
Total Current Assets | 1,911 | 2,020 |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 3,631 | 3,560 |
Goodwill | 1,478 | 1,478 |
Intangible Assets, Net | 423 | 437 |
Other Assets | 304 | 310 |
Total Assets | 7,747 | 7,805 |
Current Liabilities: | ||
Short-Term Debt and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt | 52 | 497 |
Accounts Payable | 781 | 825 |
Compensation and Employee Benefits | 158 | 213 |
Other Accrued Liabilities | 327 | 321 |
Total Current Liabilities | 1,318 | 1,856 |
Long-Term Debt | 3,787 | 3,147 |
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities | 489 | 540 |
Accrued Pension and Postretirement Benefits | 117 | 130 |
Other Noncurrent Liabilities | 299 | 292 |
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||
Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 284,201,767 and 267,726,373 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively | 3 | 3 |
Capital in Excess of Par Value | 1,782 | 1,715 |
Accumulated Deficit | (15) | (48) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | (237) | (246) |
Total Graphic Packaging Holding Company Shareholders' Equity | 1,533 | 1,424 |
Noncontrolling Interest | 204 | 416 |
Total Equity | 1,737 | 1,840 |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 7,747 | $ 7,805 |
Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 284,201,767 | 267,726,373 |
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 284,201,767 | 267,726,373 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest - USD ($) $ in Millions | Total | Common Stock | Capital in Excess of Par Value | (Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | Noncontrolling Interests | Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest | |
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019 | 290,246,907 | |||||||
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019 | $ 2,057 | $ 3 | $ 1,877 | $ 56 | $ (367) | $ 488 | $ 304 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||
Net Income (Loss) | (15) | (13) | (2) | (5) | ||||
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax: | ||||||||
Derivative Instruments | (1) | (1) | ||||||
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans | 146 | 114 | 32 | 9 | ||||
Currency Translation Adjustment | (56) | (46) | (10) | (1) | ||||
Repurchase of Common Stock (in shares) | [1] | (9,667,034) | ||||||
Repurchase of Common Stock | [1] | (124) | (53) | (71) | ||||
Dividends Declared | (21) | (21) | ||||||
Redemption of IP's Ownership Interest | (250) | |||||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Redemption Value Adjustment | 18 | 18 | (18) | |||||
Tax Effect of IP Redemption | 7 | 7 | ||||||
Distribution of Membership Interest | (5) | (5) | (1) | |||||
Recognition of Stock-Based Compensation, Net | 4 | 4 | ||||||
Issuance of Shares for Stock-Based Awards (in shares) | 788,561 | |||||||
Issuance of Shares for Stock-Based Awards | 0 | |||||||
Ending Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020 | 281,368,434 | |||||||
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2020 | 2,010 | $ 3 | 1,853 | (49) | (300) | 503 | 38 | |
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019 | 290,246,907 | |||||||
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019 | $ 2,057 | $ 3 | 1,877 | 56 | (367) | 488 | $ 304 | |
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax: | ||||||||
Repurchase of Common Stock (in shares) | (32,500,000) | |||||||
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020 | 267,726,373 | 267,726,373 | ||||||
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ 1,840 | $ 3 | 1,715 | (48) | (246) | 416 | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||
Net Income (Loss) | 62 | 54 | 8 | |||||
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax: | ||||||||
Derivative Instruments | 4 | 3 | 1 | |||||
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans | 10 | 10 | ||||||
Currency Translation Adjustment | $ (5) | (4) | (1) | |||||
Redemption of IP's Ownership Interest (Shares) | 15,307,000 | |||||||
Dividends Declared | $ (21) | (21) | ||||||
Redemption of IP's Ownership Interest | (146) | 70 | (216) | |||||
Distribution of Membership Interest | (4) | (4) | ||||||
Recognition of Stock-Based Compensation, Net | (3) | (3) | ||||||
Issuance of Shares for Stock-Based Awards (in shares) | 1,168,394 | |||||||
Issuance of Shares for Stock-Based Awards | $ 0 | |||||||
Ending Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021 | 284,201,767 | 284,201,767 | ||||||
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021 | $ 1,737 | $ 3 | $ 1,782 | $ (15) | $ (237) | $ 204 | ||
[1] | Includes 410,400 shares repurchased but not yet settled as of March 31, 2020. |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Parenthetical) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020shares | |
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |
Shares repurchased but not yet settled (in shares) | 410,400 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Net Income (Loss) | $ 62 | $ (20) |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: | ||
Depreciation and Amortization | 117 | 114 |
Deferred Income Taxes | 7 | (19) |
Amount of Postretirement Expense (Less) Greater Than Funding | (11) | 154 |
Other, Net | 23 | 29 |
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities | (145) | (337) |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities | 53 | (79) |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Capital Spending | (137) | (147) |
Packaging Machinery Spending | (9) | (7) |
Acquisition of Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired | 0 | (42) |
Beneficial Interest on Sold Receivables | 33 | 24 |
Beneficial Interest Obtained in Exchange for Proceeds | (5) | (3) |
Other, Net | (2) | (1) |
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (120) | (176) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Repurchase of Common Stock | 0 | (119) |
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt | 1,225 | 450 |
Retirement of Long-Term Debt | (1,221) | 0 |
Payments on Debt | (9) | (9) |
Redemption of Noncontrolling Interest | (150) | (250) |
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facilities | 885 | 1,179 |
Payments on Revolving Credit Facilities | (677) | (987) |
Repurchase of Common Stock related to Share-Based Payments | (14) | (9) |
Debt Issuance Costs | (5) | (7) |
Dividends and Distributions Paid to GPIP Partner | (24) | (27) |
Other, Net | (5) | (3) |
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 5 | 218 |
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash | (1) | (6) |
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (63) | (43) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 179 | 153 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | 116 | 110 |
Other Noncash Investing Items [Abstract] | ||
Beneficial Interest Obtained in Exchange for Trade Receivables | 30 | 30 |
Right-of-Use Assets Obtained in Exchange for New Operating Lease Liabilities | 22 | 14 |
Non-cash Financing Activities: | ||
Non-cash Exchange of Stock Issuance for Redemption of Noncontrolling Interest | $ (250) | $ 0 |
General Information
General Information | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
General Information | GENERAL INFORMATION Nature of Business Graphic Packaging Holding Company (“GPHC” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. The Company is a leading provider of sustainable, fiber-based packaging solutions for a wide variety of products to food, beverage, foodservice and other consumer products companies. The Company operates on a global basis, is one of the largest producers of folding cartons in the United States ("U.S.") and holds leading market positions in coated-recycled paperboard ("CRB"), coated unbleached kraft paperboard ("CUK") and solid bleached sulfate paperboard ("SBS"). The Company’s customers include many of the world’s most widely recognized companies and brands with prominent market positions in beverage, food, foodservice, and other consumer products. The Company strives to provide its customers with innovative sustainable packaging solutions designed to deliver marketing and performance benefits at a competitive cost by capitalizing on its low-cost paperboard mills and converting facilities, its proprietary carton and packaging designs, and its commitment to quality and service. On January 1, 2018, GPHC, a Delaware corporation, International Paper Company, a New York corporation (“IP”), Graphic Packaging International Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company formerly known as Gazelle Newco LLC and a wholly- owned subsidiary of the Company (“GPIP”), and Graphic Packaging International, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company formerly known as Graphic Packaging International, Inc. and a direct subsidiary of GPIP (“GPIL”), completed a series of transactions pursuant to an agreement dated October 23, 2017, among the foregoing parties (the “Transaction Agreement”). Pursuant to the Transaction Agreement (i) a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company transferred its ownership interest in GPIL to GPIP; (ii) IP transferred its North America Consumer Packaging (“NACP”) business to GPIP, which was then subsequently transferred to GPIL; (iii) GPIP issued membership interests to IP, and IP was admitted as a member of GPIP; and (iv) GPIL assumed certain indebtedness of IP (the "NACP Combination"). During 2020, GPIP purchased 32.5 million partnership units from IP for $500 million in cash, fully redeeming the 18.2 million partnership units that were required to be redeemed in cash. On February 16, 2021, the Company announced that IP had notified the Company of its intent to exchange additional partnership units. Per an agreement between the parties, on February 19, 2021, GPIP purchased 9.3 million partnership units from IP for $150 million in cash, and IP exchanged 15.3 million partnership units for an equivalent number of shares of GPHC common stock. As a result, IP's ownership interest in GPIP decreased to 7.4% as of February 19, 2021. In connection with the February 19, 2021 exchange, pursuant to elections under Section 754 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Company expects to obtain an increase with respect to the tax basis in the assets of GPIP and certain of its subsidiaries. As a result, a payment pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement (“TRA”), executed in connection with the formation of the partnership on January 1, 2018, will be required. The TRA provides for the payment by the Company to IP of 50% of the present value of any tax benefits projected to be realized by the Company upon IP’s exchange of its membership interest into GPHC stock. As such, the Company recorded a TRA liability of approximately $43 million, which is included in Other Accrued Liabilities as of March 31, 2021, with the offset to Additional Paid-In Capital.. In accordance with the terms of the TRA, the Company expects the liability to be settled during the third quarter of 2021. Additionally, the Company recorded an adjustment through Additional Paid-in Capital to decrease its net domestic Deferred Tax Liability (“DTL”) by $58 million. The decrease in the DTL reflects the change in the outside basis difference associated with the Company’s investment in the partnership and includes the impact of the tax basis step up triggered by the exchange pursuant to Section 754 of the Internal Revenue Code in addition to other changes to book and tax basis as a result of the Company’s increased ownership interest in the partnership. Unless otherwise negotiated by the parties, IP's next contractual opportunity to exchange their partnership units begins 180 days from the February 19, 2021 purchase date and is limited to the lesser of $250 million or 25% of the units owned immediately following the initial transaction, subject to a minimum. IP will have further opportunities to exchange their partnership units beginning 180 days after each purchase date. The Company may choose to satisfy these exchanges using shares of its common stock, cash, or a combination thereof. As of March 31, 2021, GPIP had repurchased 44.2 million partnership units from GPI Holding, which distributed the proceeds to GPHC. GPHC used the proceeds to repurchase 44.2 million shares of GPHC's common stock. These partnership unit repurchases increased IP's ownership interest in GPIP, which was 7.4% at March 31, 2021. There were no repurchases of GPHC's common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all subsidiaries in which the Company has the ability to exercise direct or indirect control over operating and financial policies. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to current year presentation. Revenue Recognition The Company has two primary activities, manufacturing and converting paperboard, from which it generates revenue from contracts with customers, and revenue is disaggregated primarily by geography and type of activity as further explained in " Note 10 — Segment Information. " All reportable segments and the Australia and Pacific Rim operating segments recognize revenue under the same method, allocate transaction price using similar methods, and have similar economic factors impacting the uncertainty of revenue and related cash flows. Revenue is recognized on the Company's annual and multi-year supply contracts when the Company satisfies the performance obligation by transferring control over the product or service to a customer, which is generally based on shipping terms and passage of title under the point-in-time method of recognition. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized $1,644 million and $1,595 million, respectively, of revenue from contracts with customers. The transaction price allocated to each performance obligation consists of the stand-alone selling price, estimates of rebates and other sales or contract renewal incentives, and cash discounts and sales returns ("variable consideration") and excludes sales tax. Estimates are made for Variable Consideration based on contract terms and historical experience of actual results and are applied to the performance obligations as they are satisfied. Purchases by the Company’s principal customers are manufactured and shipped with minimal lead time, therefore performance obligations are generally satisfied shortly after manufacturing and shipment. The Company uses standard payment terms that are consistent with industry practice. The Company's contract assets consist primarily of contract renewal incentive payments to customers which are amortized over the period in which performance obligations related to the contract renewal are satisfied. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, contract assets were $16 million and $15 million, respectively. The Company's contract liabilities consist principally of rebates, and as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were $50 million and $56 million, respectively. Accounts Receivable and Allowances The Company has entered into agreements to sell, on a revolving basis, certain trade accounts receivable to third party financial institutions. Transfers under these agreements meet the requirements to be accounted for as sales in accordance with the Transfers and Servicing topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification (the "Codification"). The loss on sale is not material and is included in Other Expense, Net line item on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. The following table summarizes the activity under these programs for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2021 2020 Receivables Sold and Derecognized $ 758 $ 610 Proceeds Collected on Behalf of Financial Institutions 685 609 Net Proceeds Received From (Paid to) Financial Institutions 62 (5) Deferred Purchase Price at March 31 (a) 9 7 Pledged Receivables at March 31 160 264 (a) Included in Other Current Assets and represents a beneficial interest in the receivables sold to the financial institutions, which is a Level 3 fair value measure. The Company has also entered into various factoring and supply chain financing arrangements which also qualify for sale accounting in accordance with the Transfers and Servicing topic of the FASB Codification. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company sold receivables of $125 million and $72 million, respectively, related to these factoring arrangements. Receivables sold under all programs subject to continuing involvement, which consists principally of collection services, were $689 million and $621 million as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. On February 25, 2021, the Company's board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share of common stock payable on April 5, 2021 to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2021. On January 28, 2019, the Company's board of directors authorized a share repurchase program to allow the Company to purchase up to $500 million of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of common stock through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions and Rule 10b5-1 plans (the "2019 share repurchase program"). During the first three months of 2021, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock under the 2019 share repurchase program. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company repurchased 9,667,034 shares of its common stock at an average price of $12.87 under the 2019 share repurchase program. As of March 31, 2021, the Company has $147 million available for additional repurchases under the 2019 share repurchase program. Business Combinations, Shutdown and Other Special Charges, and Exit Activities, Net The following table summarizes the transactions recorded in Business Combinations, Shutdown and Other Special Charges, and Exit Activities, Net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2021 2020 Charges Associated with Business Combinations $ — $ 2 Shutdown and Other Special Charges 8 4 Exit Activities (a) 4 13 Total $ 12 $ 19 (a) Relates to the Company's CRB mills, converting facility closures and the PM1 containerboard machine exit activities (see " Note 13 — Exit Activities" ). 2021 During 2019, the Company announced its plans to invest $600 million in a new CRB paper machine in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In conjunction with the completion of this project, the Company currently expects to close two of its smaller CRB Mills in 2022 in order to remain capacity neutral. Severance, retention, and other charges associated with this project are included in Exit Activities in the table above in the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. For more information, see "Note 13 — Exit Activities." The Company also expects to incur start-up charges of $15 million for the new CRB paper machine in 2021. These start-up charges are included in Shutdown and Other Special Charges in the table above. During 2019, the Company began a three-year program to dismantle and dispose of idle and abandoned assets primarily at the paperboard mills. Charges related to this program during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were $4 million and $2 million, respectively. Expected charges for this program for 2021 are $26 million. Charges associated with this program are included in Shutdown and Other Special Charges in the table above. 2020 On January 31, 2020, the Company acquired a folding carton facility from Quad/Graphics, Inc. ("Quad"), a commercial printing company. The converting facility is located in Omaha, Nebraska and is included in the Americas Paperboard Packaging reportable segment. The Company paid $41 million using existing cash and borrowings under its revolving credit facility. The costs associated with this acquisition are included in Charges Associated with Business Combinations in the table above. During the first quarter of 2021, the acquisition accounting for Quad was finalized. In March 2020, the Company made the decision to close the White Pigeon, Michigan CRB mill and shut down the PM1 containerboard machine in West Monroe, Louisiana. Charges associated with these projects are included in Exit Activities in the table above. For more information, see " Note 13 — Exit Activities ." Adoption of New Accounting Standards In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes . This amendment modifies ASC 740 to simplify the accounting for income taxes. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company adopted this new guidance during the three months ended March 31, 2021. The Company’s adoption did not result in any changes in accounting principle upon transition and the impact to the Company’s overall financial statements is immaterial. Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting . This standard provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens of the expected market transition from the LIBOR and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates, such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). The ASU can be adopted after its issuance date through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new accounting guidance. |
Inventories, Net
Inventories, Net | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Inventories, Net | INVENTORIES, NET Inventories, Net by major class: In millions March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Finished Goods $ 471 $ 471 Work in Progress 138 133 Raw Materials 337 349 Supplies 179 175 Total $ 1,125 $ 1,128 |
Business Combinations
Business Combinations | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
Business Combinations | BUSINESS COMBINATIONS As disclosed in " Note 1 — General Information, " the Company completed the Quad acquisition in 2020. The Company paid $41 million for the Quad acquisition using existing cash and borrowings under its revolving credit facility. During the first quarter of 2021, the acquisition accounting for Quad was finalized. On April 1, 2020, the Company acquired the Consumer Packaging Group business from Greif, Inc., a leader in industrial packaging products and services. The acquisition included seven converting facilities across the United States and will allow the Company to increase its mill-to-converting plant integration over time. The Company paid $80 million using existing cash and borrowings under its revolving credit facility. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair values as of the acquisition date and is subject to adjustments in subsequent periods once the third-party valuations are finalized. The Company recorded $13 million related to identifiable intangible assets (customer relationships with useful lives of fifteen years) and $67 million related to net tangible assets (primarily working capital, land/buildings and equipment). During 2020, Net Sales and Loss from Operations for the Consumer Packaging Group acquisition were $165 million and $14 million, respectively. |
Debt
Debt | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt | DEBT On March 8, 2021, GPIL completed a private offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 0.821% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 and $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.512% Senior Secured Notes due 2026. The net proceeds were used by the Company to repay a portion of the outstanding borrowings under GPIL's term loan credit facilities, which is under its senior secured credit facility. On October 15, 2020, GPIL entered into a new $425 million term loan facility under the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with member banks of the Farm Credit System (the "Incremental Term A-2 Facility")(collectively, the "Current Credit Agreement"). The Incremental Term A-2 Facility had a delayed draw feature, and the Company drew the entire facility on January 14, 2021. On January 15, 2021, the Company used the proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem its 4.75% Senior Notes due in 2021 at par. The redemption included the outstanding principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Incremental Term A-2 Facility bears interest at a fixed rate of 2.67% due quarterly, matures January 14, 2028, and does not amortize. As long as the loan is outstanding, GPIL will be eligible to receive an annual patronage credit from the participating banks, which will be paid in cash and stock in the lead member bank. Patronage payable each year is variable and based on the individual financial performance of each of the member banks then participating in the loan. Long-Term Debt is comprised of the following: In millions March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 0.821%, effective rate of 0.83%, payable in 2024 (a) $ 400 $ — Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 1.512%, effective rate of 1.52%, payable in 2026 (a) 400 — Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 3.50%, effective rate of 3.55%, payable in 2029 (a) 350 350 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 3.50%, effective rate of 3.55%, payable in 2028 (a) 450 450 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.75%, effective rate of 4.81%, payable in 2027 (a) 300 300 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.125%, effective rate of 4.16%, payable in 2024 (b) 300 300 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.875%, effective rate of 4.90%, payable in 2022 (b) 250 250 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.75% (b) — 425 Senior Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility with interest payable quarterly at 2.67%, effective rate of 2.68% payable in 2028 (a) 425 — Senior Secured Term Loan Facilities with interest payable at various dates at floating rates (1.59% at March 31, 2021) payable through 2023 (a) 555 1,360 Senior Secured Revolving Facilities with interest payable at floating rates (1.56% at March 31, 2021) payable in 2023 (a)(c) 286 84 Finance Leases and Financing Obligations 138 139 Other 4 5 Total Long-Term Debt 3,858 3,663 Less: Current Portion 45 494 Total Long-Term Debt Excluding Current Portion 3,813 3,169 Less: Unamortized Deferred Debt Issuance Costs 26 22 Total $ 3,787 $ 3,147 (a) Guaranteed by GPIP and certain domestic subsidiaries. (b) Guaranteed by GPHC and certain domestic subsidiaries. (c) The effective interest rates for the Company’s Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facilities were 1.57% and 2.06% as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. At March 31, 2021, the Company and its U.S. and international subsidiaries had the following commitments, amounts outstanding and amounts available under revolving credit facilities: In millions Total Total Total Available Senior Secured Domestic Revolving Credit Facility (a) $ 1,450 $ 211 $ 1,218 Senior Secured International Revolving Credit Facility 185 75 110 Other International Facilities 54 11 43 Total $ 1,689 $ 297 $ 1,371 (a) In accordance with its debt agreements, the Company’s availability under its revolving credit facilities has been reduced by the amount of standby letters of credit issued of $21 million as of March 31, 2021. These letters of credit are primarily used as security against the Company's self-insurance obligations and workers’ compensation obligations. These letters of credit expire at various dates through 2021 and 2022 unless extended. The Current Credit Agreement and the indentures governing the 4.875% Senior Notes due 2022, 4.125% Senior Notes due 2024, 0.821% Senior Notes due 2024, 1.512% Senior Notes due 2026, 4.75% Senior Notes due 2027, 3.50% Senior Notes due 2028, and 3.50% Senior Notes due 2029 (the "Indentures"), limit the Company's ability to incur additional indebtedness. Additional covenants contained in the Current Credit Agreement and the Indentures may, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company to dispose of assets, incur guarantee obligations, prepay other indebtedness, repurchase stock, pay dividends and make other restricted payments, create liens, make equity or debt investments, make acquisitions, modify terms of the Indentures, engage in mergers or consolidations, change the business conducted by the Company and its subsidiaries, and engage in certain transactions with affiliates. Such restrictions could limit the Company’s ability to respond to changing market conditions, fund its capital spending program, provide for unexpected capital investments or take advantage of business opportunities. As of March 31, 2021, the Company was in compliance with the covenants in the Credit Agreement and the Indentures. |
Stock Incentive Plans
Stock Incentive Plans | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Stock Incentive Plans | STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS The Company has one active equity compensation plan from which new grants may be made, the Graphic Packaging Holding Company 2014 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2014 Plan”). The 2014 Plan allows for granting shares of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and other types of stock-based and cash awards. Awards under the 2014 Plan generally vest and expire in accordance with terms established at the time of grant. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the 2014 Plan are from GPHC’s authorized but unissued shares. Compensation costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award and are adjusted for actual performance for performance-based awards. As of March 31, 2021, there were 11.4 million shares remaining available to be granted under the 2014 Plan. Stock Awards, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Under the 2014 Plan, all RSUs generally vest and become payable in three years from date of grant. RSUs granted to employees generally contain some combination of service and performance objectives based on various financial targets and relative total shareholder return that must be met for the RSUs to vest. Stock awards granted to non-employee directors as part of their compensation for service on the Board are unrestricted on the grant date. Data concerning RSUs granted in the first three months of 2021 is as follows: RSUs Weighted Average RSUs — Employees 1,522,157 $ 15.85 During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, $11 million and $13 million, respectively, were charged to compensation expense for stock incentive plans and is primarily included in Selling, General and Administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, 1.2 million and 0.8 million shares were issued, respectively. The shares issued were primarily related to RSUs granted during 2018 and 2017, respectively. |
Pensions and Other Postretireme
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits | PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS The Company maintains both defined benefit pension plans and postretirement health care plans that provide medical and life insurance coverage to eligible salaried and hourly retired employees in North America and their dependents. The Company maintains international defined benefit pension plans which are either noncontributory or contributory and are funded in accordance with applicable local laws. Pension or termination benefits are based primarily on years of service and the employee's compensation. In the first quarter of 2020, the Company, using the assets held within the pension trust, purchased a group annuity contract that transferred the remaining pension obligation under its largest U.S. pension plan of $713 million to an insurance company. The Company incurred an additional non-cash settlement charge of $153 million related to this transfer. These non-cash settlement charges relate to Net Actuarial Loss previously recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. Pension Expense The pension expenses related to the Company’s plans consisted of the following: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2021 2020 Components of Net Periodic Cost: Service Cost $ 5 $ 4 Interest Cost 2 3 Expected Return on Plan Assets (5) (7) Net Settlement Loss — 153 Amortization: Actuarial Loss 1 2 Net Periodic Cost $ 3 $ 155 Employer Contributions In the first quarter of 2021, the Company made a $14 million contribution to its remaining U.S. defined benefit plan by effectively utilizing a portion of the excess balance related to the terminated U.S. defined benefit plan. At March 31, 2021, $6 million remains related to the terminated U.S. defined benefit plan and it is expected that this remainder will be utilized in the same way in the first quarter of 2022. Excluding this $14 million transfer, the Company expects to make contributions in the range of $10 million to $20 million for the full year 2021. During the first quarter of 2020, the Company made $1 million of contributions to its pension plans. |
Financial Instruments and Fair
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT The Company enters into derivative instruments for risk management purposes only, including derivatives designated as hedging instruments under the Derivatives and Hedging topic of the FASB Codification and those not designated as hedging instruments under this guidance. The Company uses interest rate swaps, natural gas swap contracts, and forward exchange contracts. These derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges and, to the extent they are effective in offsetting the variability of the hedged cash flows, changes in the derivatives’ fair value are not included in current earnings but are included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. These changes in fair value will subsequently be reclassified to earnings, contemporaneously with and offsetting changes in the related hedged exposure and presented in the same line of the income statement expected for the hedged item. For more information regarding the Company’s financial instruments and fair value measurement, see “ Note 10 — Financial Instruments, Derivatives and Hedging Activities ” and “ Note 11 — Fair Value Measurement ” of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company’s 2020 Form 10-K. Interest Rate Risk The Company uses interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risks on future interest payments caused by interest rate changes on its variable rate term loan facility. Changes in fair value will subsequently be reclassified into earnings as a component of Interest Expense, Net as interest is incurred on amounts outstanding under the term loan facility. The following table summarizes the Company's current interest rate swap positions for each period presented as of March 31, 2021: Start End (In Millions) Weighted Average Interest Rate 12/03/2018 01/01/2022 $120.0 2.92% 12/03/2018 01/04/2022 $80.0 2.79% During the first three months of 2021 and 2020, there were no amounts of ineffectiveness related to changes in the fair value of interest rate swap agreements. Additionally, there were no amounts excluded from the measure of effectiveness. Commodity Risk To manage risks associated with future variability in cash flows and price risk attributable to purchases of natural gas, the Company enters into natural gas swap contracts to hedge prices for a designated percentage of its expected natural gas usage. Such contracts are designated as cash flow hedges. The contracts are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and resulting gain or loss reclassified into Cost of Sales concurrently with the recognition of the commodity consumed. The Company has hedged approximately 35%, and 11% of its expected natural gas usage for the remainder of 2021 and all of 2022, respectively. During the first three months of 2021 and 2020, there were no amounts of ineffectiveness related to changes in the fair value of natural gas swap contracts. Additionally, there were no amounts excluded from the measure of effectiveness. Foreign Currency Risk The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to manage risks associated with foreign currency transactions and future variability of cash flows arising from those transactions that may be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates. The contracts are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and gains/losses related to these contracts are recognized in Other Expense, Net or Net Sales, when appropriate. At March 31, 2021, multiple forward exchange contracts existed that expire on various dates through the remainder of 2021. Those purchased forward exchange contracts outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, when aggregated and measured in U.S. dollars at contractual rates at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, had notional amounts totaling $73 million and $102 million, respectively. No amounts were reclassified to earnings during the first three months of 2021 or during 2020 in connection with forecasted transactions that were considered probable of not occurring and there was no amount of ineffectiveness related to changes in the fair value of foreign currency forward contracts. Additionally, there were no amounts excluded from the measure of effectiveness. Derivatives not Designated as Hedges The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to effectively hedge substantially all of its accounts receivables resulting from sales transactions and intercompany loans denominated in foreign currencies in order to manage risks associated with variability in cash flows that may be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, multiple foreign currency forward exchange contracts existed, with maturities ranging up to three months. Those foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, when aggregated and measured in U.S. dollars at contractual rates at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, had net notional amounts totaling $101 million and $80 million, respectively. Unrealized gains and losses resulting from these contracts are recognized in Other Expense, Net and approximately offset corresponding recognized but unrealized gains and losses on the remeasurement of these accounts receivable. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company’s derivative instruments are carried at fair value. The Company has determined that the inputs to the valuation of these derivative instruments are Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Level 2 inputs are defined as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. The Company uses valuation techniques based on discounted cash flow analyses, which reflect the terms of the derivatives and use observable market-based inputs, including forward rates, and uses market price quotations obtained from independent derivatives brokers, corroborated with information obtained from independent pricing service providers. As of March 31, 2021, there has not been any significant impact to the fair value of the Company’s derivative liabilities due to its own credit risk. Similarly, there has not been any significant adverse impact to the Company’s derivative assets based on evaluation of the Company’s counterparties’ credit risks. The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments: Derivative Assets (a) Derivative Liabilities (b) March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31, In millions 2021 2020 2021 2020 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate contracts $ — $ — $ 5 $ 6 Foreign currency contracts 1 — 1 3 Commodity contracts 2 2 — — Total Derivatives $ 3 $ 2 $ 6 $ 9 (a) Derivative assets of $3 million and $2 million are included in Other Current Assets as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. (b) Derivative liabilities of $6 million and $9 million are included in Other Accrued Liabilities as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The fair values of the Company’s other financial assets and liabilities at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 approximately equal the carrying values reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets except for Long-Term Debt. The fair value of the Company’s Long-Term Debt (excluding finance leases and deferred financing fees) was $3,770 million and $3,625 million as compared to the carrying amounts of $3,720 million and $3,524 million as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The fair value of the Company’s Total Debt, including the Senior Notes, is based on quoted market prices (Level 2 inputs). Level 2 valuation techniques for Long-Term Debt are based on quotations obtained from independent pricing service providers. Effect of Derivative Instruments The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows: Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Location in Statement of Operations Amount of Loss Recognized in Statement of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2021 2020 2021 2020 Commodity Contracts $ (1) $ 3 Cost of Sales $ — $ 3 Foreign Currency Contracts (2) (3) Other Expense, Net 1 — Interest Rate Swap Agreements — 6 Interest Expense, Net 1 1 Total $ (3) $ 6 Total $ 2 $ 4 The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2021 2020 Foreign Currency Contracts Other Income, Net $ (3) $ (6) Accumulated Derivative Instruments (Loss) Income The following is a rollforward of pre-tax Accumulated Derivative Instruments (Loss) Income which is included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2021: In millions Balance at December 31, 2020 $ (7) Reclassification to Earnings 2 Current Period Change in Fair Value 3 Balance at March 31, 2021 $ (2) |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | INCOME TAXES Substantially all of the Company’s operations are held through its majority investment in GPIP, a subsidiary that is classified as a partnership for U.S. income tax purposes and is generally not subject to domestic income tax expense. As a result, the consolidated financial statements exclude the domestic tax effect of the earnings attributable to the noncontrolling partner’s interest in GPIP. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recognized Income Tax Expense of $18 million on Income before Income Taxes of $80 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recognized Income Tax Benefit of $5 million on Loss before Income Taxes of $25 million. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 is lower than the statutory rate primarily due to the tax effect of income attributable to noncontrolling interests as well as the mix and levels of earnings between foreign and domestic tax jurisdictions. In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recorded discrete benefits of approximately $1 million related to excess tax benefits on restricted stock that vested during the period. As discussed in Note 1, as a result of the February 19, 2021 IP exchange, the Company recorded an adjustment through Additional Paid-in Capital to decrease its net domestic DTL by $58 million. The decrease in the DTL reflects the change in the outside basis difference associated with the Company’s investment in the partnership and includes the impact of the tax basis step up triggered by the exchange, pursuant to Section 754 of the Internal Revenue Code in addition to other changes to book and tax basis as a result of the Company’s increased ownership interest in the partnership. |
Environmental and Legal Matters
Environmental and Legal Matters | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Environmental and Legal Matters | ENVIRONMENTAL AND LEGAL MATTERS Environmental Matters The Company is subject to a broad range of foreign, federal, state and local environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, including those governing discharges to air, soil and water, the management, treatment and disposal of hazardous substances, solid waste and hazardous wastes, the investigation and remediation of contamination resulting from historical site operations and releases of hazardous substances, the recycling of packaging and the health and safety of employees. Compliance initiatives could result in significant costs, which could negatively impact the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Any failure to comply with environmental or health and safety laws and regulations or any permits and authorizations required thereunder could subject the Company to fines, corrective action or other sanctions. Some of the Company’s current and former facilities are the subject of environmental investigations and remediations resulting from historic operations and the release of hazardous substances or other constituents. Some current and former facilities have a history of industrial usage for which investigation and remediation obligations may be imposed in the future or for which indemnification claims may be asserted against the Company. Also, closures or sales of facilities may necessitate investigation and may result in remediation activities at those facilities. The Company has established reserves for those facilities or issues where a liability is probable and the costs are reasonably estimable. The Company believes that the amounts accrued for its loss contingencies, and the reasonably possible loss beyond the amounts accrued, are not material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company cannot estimate with certainty other future compliance, investigation or remediation costs. Some costs relating to historic usage that the Company considers to be reasonably possible of resulting in liability are not quantifiable at this time. The Company will continue to monitor environmental issues at each of its facilities, as well as regulatory developments, and will revise its accruals, estimates and disclosures relating to past, present and future operations, as additional information is obtained. Legal Matters The Company is a party to a number of lawsuits arising in the ordinary conduct of its business. Although the timing and outcome of these lawsuits cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not believe that disposition of these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. |
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Related Party Transactions | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONSIn connection with the NACP Combination, the Company entered into agreements with IP for transition services, fiber procurement fees, and corrugated products and ink supply. Payments to IP for the three months ended March 31, 2021 for fiber procurement fees and corrugated products were $3 million (related to pass through wood purchases of $53 million) and $7 million, respectively. Payments to IP for the three months ended March 31, 2020 for fiber procurement fees and corrugated products were $3 million (related to pass through wood purchases of $59 million) and $8 million, respectively. |
Segment Information
Segment Information | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Information | SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company has three reportable segments as follows: Paperboard Mills includes the eight North American paperboard mills that produce primarily CRB, CUK, and SBS, which is consumed internally to produce paperboard packaging for the Americas and Europe Packaging segments. The remaining paperboard is sold externally to a wide variety of paperboard packaging converters and brokers. The Paperboard Mills segment Net Sales represent the sale of paperboard only to external customers. The effect of intercompany transfers to the paperboard packaging segments has been eliminated from the Paperboard Mills segment to reflect the economics of the integration of these segments. Americas Paperboard Packaging includes paperboard packaging, primarily folding cartons, sold primarily to Consumer Packaged Goods ("CPG") companies, and cups, lids and food containers sold primarily to foodservice companies and Quick-Service Restaurants ("QSR"), serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets in the Americas. Europe Paperboard Packaging includes paperboard packaging, primarily folding cartons, sold primarily to CPG companies serving the food, beverage and consumer product markets in Europe. The Company allocates certain mill and corporate costs to the reportable segments to appropriately represent the economics of these segments. The Corporate and Other caption includes the Pacific Rim and Australia operating segments and unallocated corporate and one-time costs. These segments are evaluated by the chief operating decision maker based primarily on Income from Operations, as adjusted for depreciation and amortization. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described above in " Note 1 — General Information. " Segment information is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2021 2020 NET SALES: Paperboard Mills $ 237 $ 269 Americas Paperboard Packaging 1,169 1,123 Europe Paperboard Packaging 206 177 Corporate/Other/Eliminations (a) 37 30 Total $ 1,649 $ 1,599 (LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS: Paperboard Mills $ (27) $ (23) Americas Paperboard Packaging 121 195 Europe Paperboard Packaging 20 12 Corporate and Other (b) (6) (24) Total $ 108 $ 160 DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION: Paperboard Mills $ 58 $ 59 Americas Paperboard Packaging 42 39 Europe Paperboard Packaging 11 10 Corporate and Other 6 6 Total $ 117 $ 114 (a) Includes revenue from contracts with customers for the Australia and Pacific Rim operating segments. (b) Includes expenses related to business combinations, shutdown and other special charges, and exit activities. |
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share | EARNINGS PER SHARE Three Months Ended March 31, In millions, except per share data 2021 2020 Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Graphic Packaging Holding Company $ 54 $ (13) Weighted Average Shares: Basic 275.8 288.9 Dilutive Effect of RSUs 1.4 — Diluted 277.2 288.9 Earnings (Loss) Per Share — Basic $ 0.20 $ (0.04) Earnings (Loss) Per Share — Diluted $ 0.19 $ (0.04) Potentially dilutive Restricted Stock Units of 1,085,683 were excluded from the above calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2020 because the effect would have been anti-dilutive. |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The following represents changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss attributable to Graphic Packaging Holding Company by component for the three months ended March 31, 2021: In millions, net of tax Derivatives Instruments Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance at December 31, 2020 $ (13) $ (139) $ (94) $ (246) Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income before Reclassifications 2 9 (5) 6 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) 2 1 — 3 Net Current-period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 4 10 (5) 9 Less: Net Current-period Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (1) — 1 — Balance at March 31, 2021 $ (10) $ (129) $ (98) $ (237) (a) See following table for details about these reclassifications. The following represents reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021: In millions Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented Derivatives Instruments: Foreign Currency Contracts $ 1 Other Expense, Net Interest Rate Swap Agreements 1 Interest Expense, Net $ 2 Total, Net of Tax Amortization of Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Actuarial Losses $ 1 (a) $ 1 Total, Net of Tax Total Reclassifications for the Period $ 3 Total, Net of Tax (a) These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see “ Note 5 — Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits "). |
Exit activities
Exit activities | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
Exit activities | EXIT ACTIVITIES During 2019, the Company announced its plans to invest $600 million in a new CRB paper machine in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In conjunction with the completion of this project, the Company currently expects to close two of its smaller CRB Mills in 2022 in order to remain capacity neutral. In March 2020, the Company made the decision to close the White Pigeon, Michigan CRB mill and shut down the PM1 containerboard machine in West Monroe, Louisiana. During the second quarter of 2020, the Company closed the White Pigeon, Michigan CRB mill and shut down the PM1 containerboard machine. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded $9 million and $18 million of exit costs, respectively. Other costs associated with the start-up of the new CRB paper machine will be recorded in the period in which they are incurred. These costs are included in the Corporate and Other caption in " Note 10 — Segment Information ." The following table summarizes the costs incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 related to these restructurings: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions Location in Statement of Operations 2021 2020 Severance costs and other (a) Business Combinations, Shutdown and Other Special Charges, and Exit Activities, Net $ 4 $ 4 Accelerated depreciation Cost of Sales 5 5 Inventory and asset write-offs Business Combinations, Shutdown and Other Special Charges, and Exit Activities, Net — 9 Total $ 9 $ 18 (a) Costs incurred include activities for post-employment benefits, retention bonuses, incentives and professional services. The following table summarizes the balance of accrued expenses related to restructuring: In millions Total Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 12 Costs incurred 4 Payments (4) Balance at March 31, 2021 $ 12 In conjunction with the closure of the two smaller CRB Mills in 2022, the Company currently expects to incur charges associated with these exit activities for post-employment benefits, retention bonuses and incentives in the range of $15 million to $20 million and for accelerated depreciation and inventory and asset write-offs in the range of $50 million to $60 million. Additionally, the Company expects to incur start-up charges of $15 million for the new CRB paper machine in 2021. Through March 31, 2021, the Company has incurred cumulative exit activity charges for post-employment benefits, retention bonuses and incentives of $12 million, accelerated depreciation and inventory and asset write-offs of $32 million, and start-up charges for the new CRB paper machine of $2 million. For the closures of the White Pigeon, Michigan CRB mill and the shutdown of the PM1 containerboard machine in West Monroe, Louisiana, the Company has incurred cumulative exit activity charges for post-employment benefits of $2 million and accelerated depreciation and inventory and asset write-offs of $17 million through March 31, 2021. The Company does not expect to incur any additional significant charges related to these closures. |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Events | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Amended and Extended Credit Agreement On April 1, 2021, the Company entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date of certain of its Senior Secured Term Loan Facilities and Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facilities and to amend certain other terms of the agreement including revised debt covenants and collateral requirements. Under the terms of the agreement, $975 million of the Company’s Senior Secured Term Loan Facilities remains outstanding. The Company added approximately $400 million to its Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facilities. $550 million of the Senior Secured Term Loan Facilities and all of the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility loans continue to bear interest at a floating rate per annum ranging from LIBOR plus 1.25% to LIBOR plus 2.00%, determined using a pricing grid based upon the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio from time to time, and the maturity for these loans were extended from January 1, 2023 to April 1, 2026. $425 million of the Senior Secured Term Loan Facilities continue to bear interest at a fixed rate per annum equal to 2.67% and mature on their originally scheduled maturity date of January 14, 2028. Acquisition On April 27, 2021, the Company announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Americraft Carton, Inc. (“Americraft”), a leader in paperboard folding cartons in North America for approximately $280 million plus approximately $8 million for recently purchased equipment subject to customary working capital true-up. The proposed acquisition includes seven converting facilities across the United States and represents a significant opportunity for continued paperboard integration. Americraft will add approximately $200 million in sales and is expected to be reported within the Americas Paperboard Packaging reportable segment. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2021. |
General Information (Policies)
General Information (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Consolidation | The Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all subsidiaries in which the Company has the ability to exercise direct or indirect control over operating and financial policies. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.In the Company’s opinion, the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary to state fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The Company’s year-end Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited financial statements. |
Reclassification | Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to current year presentation. |
Basis of Accounting | The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and do not include all the information required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. Therefore, these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with GPHC’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. |
Use of Estimates | In addition, the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates and changes in these estimates are recorded when known. |
Revenue Recognition | The Company has two primary activities, manufacturing and converting paperboard, from which it generates revenue from contracts with customers, and revenue is disaggregated primarily by geography and type of activity as further explained in " Note 10 — Segment Information. " All reportable segments and the Australia and Pacific Rim operating segments recognize revenue under the same method, allocate transaction price using similar methods, and have similar economic factors impacting the uncertainty of revenue and related cash flows. Revenue is recognized on the Company's annual and multi-year supply contracts when the Company satisfies the performance obligation by transferring control over the product or service to a customer, which is generally based on shipping terms and passage of title under the point-in-time method of recognition. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized $1,644 million and $1,595 million, respectively, of revenue from contracts with customers. The transaction price allocated to each performance obligation consists of the stand-alone selling price, estimates of rebates and other sales or contract renewal incentives, and cash discounts and sales returns ("variable consideration") and excludes sales tax. Estimates are made for Variable Consideration based on contract terms and historical experience of actual results and are applied to the performance obligations as they are satisfied. Purchases by the Company’s principal customers are manufactured and shipped with minimal lead time, therefore performance obligations are generally satisfied shortly after manufacturing and shipment. The Company uses standard payment terms that are consistent with industry practice. |
Accounts Receivable and Allowances | The Company has entered into agreements to sell, on a revolving basis, certain trade accounts receivable to third party financial institutions. Transfers under these agreements meet the requirements to be accounted for as sales in accordance with the Transfers and Servicing The Company has also entered into various factoring and supply chain financing arrangements which also qualify for sale accounting in accordance with the Transfers and Servicing |
Adoption of New Accounting Standards and Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted | In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting . This standard provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens of the expected market transition from the LIBOR and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates, such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). The ASU can be adopted after its issuance date through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new accounting guidance. |
General Information (Tables)
General Information (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Schedule of the Agreements for Purchasing and Servicing of Receivables | The following table summarizes the activity under these programs for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2021 2020 Receivables Sold and Derecognized $ 758 $ 610 Proceeds Collected on Behalf of Financial Institutions 685 609 Net Proceeds Received From (Paid to) Financial Institutions 62 (5) Deferred Purchase Price at March 31 (a) 9 7 Pledged Receivables at March 31 160 264 (a) Included in Other Current Assets and represents a beneficial interest in the receivables sold to the financial institutions, which is a Level 3 fair value measure. |
Schedule of Restructuring and Other Special Charges | The following table summarizes the transactions recorded in Business Combinations, Shutdown and Other Special Charges, and Exit Activities, Net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2021 2020 Charges Associated with Business Combinations $ — $ 2 Shutdown and Other Special Charges 8 4 Exit Activities (a) 4 13 Total $ 12 $ 19 (a) Relates to the Company's CRB mills, converting facility closures and the PM1 containerboard machine exit activities (see " Note 13 — Exit Activities" ). |
Inventories, Net (Tables)
Inventories, Net (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Inventories, Net by major class | Inventories, Net by major class: In millions March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Finished Goods $ 471 $ 471 Work in Progress 138 133 Raw Materials 337 349 Supplies 179 175 Total $ 1,125 $ 1,128 |
Debt (Tables)
Debt (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Long-term Debt | Long-Term Debt is comprised of the following: In millions March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 0.821%, effective rate of 0.83%, payable in 2024 (a) $ 400 $ — Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 1.512%, effective rate of 1.52%, payable in 2026 (a) 400 — Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 3.50%, effective rate of 3.55%, payable in 2029 (a) 350 350 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 3.50%, effective rate of 3.55%, payable in 2028 (a) 450 450 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.75%, effective rate of 4.81%, payable in 2027 (a) 300 300 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.125%, effective rate of 4.16%, payable in 2024 (b) 300 300 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.875%, effective rate of 4.90%, payable in 2022 (b) 250 250 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.75% (b) — 425 Senior Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility with interest payable quarterly at 2.67%, effective rate of 2.68% payable in 2028 (a) 425 — Senior Secured Term Loan Facilities with interest payable at various dates at floating rates (1.59% at March 31, 2021) payable through 2023 (a) 555 1,360 Senior Secured Revolving Facilities with interest payable at floating rates (1.56% at March 31, 2021) payable in 2023 (a)(c) 286 84 Finance Leases and Financing Obligations 138 139 Other 4 5 Total Long-Term Debt 3,858 3,663 Less: Current Portion 45 494 Total Long-Term Debt Excluding Current Portion 3,813 3,169 Less: Unamortized Deferred Debt Issuance Costs 26 22 Total $ 3,787 $ 3,147 (a) Guaranteed by GPIP and certain domestic subsidiaries. (b) Guaranteed by GPHC and certain domestic subsidiaries. (c) The effective interest rates for the Company’s Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facilities were 1.57% and 2.06% as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. |
Schedule of Revolving Credit Facilities | At March 31, 2021, the Company and its U.S. and international subsidiaries had the following commitments, amounts outstanding and amounts available under revolving credit facilities: In millions Total Total Total Available Senior Secured Domestic Revolving Credit Facility (a) $ 1,450 $ 211 $ 1,218 Senior Secured International Revolving Credit Facility 185 75 110 Other International Facilities 54 11 43 Total $ 1,689 $ 297 $ 1,371 (a) In accordance with its debt agreements, the Company’s availability under its revolving credit facilities has been reduced by the amount of standby letters of credit issued of $21 million as of March 31, 2021. These letters of credit are primarily used as security against the Company's self-insurance obligations and workers’ compensation obligations. These letters of credit expire at various dates through 2021 and 2022 unless extended. |
Stock Incentive Plans (Tables)
Stock Incentive Plans (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Data concerning RSUs and stock awards granted | RSUs Weighted Average RSUs — Employees 1,522,157 $ 15.85 |
Pensions and Other Postretire_2
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Schedule of pension and postretirement expenses | The pension expenses related to the Company’s plans consisted of the following: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2021 2020 Components of Net Periodic Cost: Service Cost $ 5 $ 4 Interest Cost 2 3 Expected Return on Plan Assets (5) (7) Net Settlement Loss — 153 Amortization: Actuarial Loss 1 2 Net Periodic Cost $ 3 $ 155 |
Financial Instruments and Fai_2
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of interest rate swap positions | The following table summarizes the Company's current interest rate swap positions for each period presented as of March 31, 2021: Start End (In Millions) Weighted Average Interest Rate 12/03/2018 01/01/2022 $120.0 2.92% 12/03/2018 01/04/2022 $80.0 2.79% |
Fair value of derivative instruments | The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments: Derivative Assets (a) Derivative Liabilities (b) March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31, In millions 2021 2020 2021 2020 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate contracts $ — $ — $ 5 $ 6 Foreign currency contracts 1 — 1 3 Commodity contracts 2 2 — — Total Derivatives $ 3 $ 2 $ 6 $ 9 (a) Derivative assets of $3 million and $2 million are included in Other Current Assets as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. (b) Derivative liabilities of $6 million and $9 million are included in Other Accrued Liabilities as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. |
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments designated as hedges | The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows: Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Location in Statement of Operations Amount of Loss Recognized in Statement of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2021 2020 2021 2020 Commodity Contracts $ (1) $ 3 Cost of Sales $ — $ 3 Foreign Currency Contracts (2) (3) Other Expense, Net 1 — Interest Rate Swap Agreements — 6 Interest Expense, Net 1 1 Total $ (3) $ 6 Total $ 2 $ 4 |
Pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedges | The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2021 2020 Foreign Currency Contracts Other Income, Net $ (3) $ (6) |
Rollforward of pre-tax derivative Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | The following is a rollforward of pre-tax Accumulated Derivative Instruments (Loss) Income which is included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2021: In millions Balance at December 31, 2020 $ (7) Reclassification to Earnings 2 Current Period Change in Fair Value 3 Balance at March 31, 2021 $ (2) |
Segment Information (Tables)
Segment Information (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Segment Information | Segment information is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2021 2020 NET SALES: Paperboard Mills $ 237 $ 269 Americas Paperboard Packaging 1,169 1,123 Europe Paperboard Packaging 206 177 Corporate/Other/Eliminations (a) 37 30 Total $ 1,649 $ 1,599 (LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS: Paperboard Mills $ (27) $ (23) Americas Paperboard Packaging 121 195 Europe Paperboard Packaging 20 12 Corporate and Other (b) (6) (24) Total $ 108 $ 160 DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION: Paperboard Mills $ 58 $ 59 Americas Paperboard Packaging 42 39 Europe Paperboard Packaging 11 10 Corporate and Other 6 6 Total $ 117 $ 114 (a) Includes revenue from contracts with customers for the Australia and Pacific Rim operating segments. (b) Includes expenses related to business combinations, shutdown and other special charges, and exit activities. |
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of earnings per share | Three Months Ended March 31, In millions, except per share data 2021 2020 Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Graphic Packaging Holding Company $ 54 $ (13) Weighted Average Shares: Basic 275.8 288.9 Dilutive Effect of RSUs 1.4 — Diluted 277.2 288.9 Earnings (Loss) Per Share — Basic $ 0.20 $ (0.04) Earnings (Loss) Per Share — Diluted $ 0.19 $ (0.04) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Schedule of changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | The following represents changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss attributable to Graphic Packaging Holding Company by component for the three months ended March 31, 2021: In millions, net of tax Derivatives Instruments Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance at December 31, 2020 $ (13) $ (139) $ (94) $ (246) Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income before Reclassifications 2 9 (5) 6 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a) 2 1 — 3 Net Current-period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 4 10 (5) 9 Less: Net Current-period Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (1) — 1 — Balance at March 31, 2021 $ (10) $ (129) $ (98) $ (237) (a) See following table for details about these reclassifications. |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | The following represents reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021: In millions Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented Derivatives Instruments: Foreign Currency Contracts $ 1 Other Expense, Net Interest Rate Swap Agreements 1 Interest Expense, Net $ 2 Total, Net of Tax Amortization of Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Actuarial Losses $ 1 (a) $ 1 Total, Net of Tax Total Reclassifications for the Period $ 3 Total, Net of Tax (a) These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see “ Note 5 — Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits "). |
Exit activities (Tables)
Exit activities (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
Restructuring and Related Costs | The following table summarizes the costs incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 related to these restructurings: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions Location in Statement of Operations 2021 2020 Severance costs and other (a) Business Combinations, Shutdown and Other Special Charges, and Exit Activities, Net $ 4 $ 4 Accelerated depreciation Cost of Sales 5 5 Inventory and asset write-offs Business Combinations, Shutdown and Other Special Charges, and Exit Activities, Net — 9 Total $ 9 $ 18 (a) Costs incurred include activities for post-employment benefits, retention bonuses, incentives and professional services. |
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost | The following table summarizes the balance of accrued expenses related to restructuring: In millions Total Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 12 Costs incurred 4 Payments (4) Balance at March 31, 2021 $ 12 |
General Information - Narrative
General Information - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions | Feb. 19, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | [1] | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] | ||||||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | 9.3 | 32.5 | 44.2 | |||
Cash paid for repurchase of common stock | $ 150,000,000 | $ 124,000,000 | ||||
Shares required to be redeemed in cash | 18.2 | 18.2 | ||||
Tax receivable agreement, percentage of tax benefits payable | 50.00% | |||||
Tax receivable agreement liability | $ 43,000,000 | |||||
International Paper Company | ||||||
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] | ||||||
Cash paid for repurchase of common stock | $ 500,000,000 | |||||
Number of days after exchange | 180 days | |||||
Dollar limit per unit exchange (lesser of) | $ 250,000,000 | |||||
Percentage limit per unit exchange (lesser of) | 25.00% | |||||
Graphic Packaging Holding Company | ||||||
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] | ||||||
Stock exchanged for GPHC shares | 15.3 | |||||
International Paper Company | ||||||
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] | ||||||
IP's ownership interest in GPIP | 7.40% | 7.40% | 7.40% | |||
[1] | Includes 410,400 shares repurchased but not yet settled as of March 31, 2020. |
General Information - Revenue R
General Information - Revenue Recognition (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)revenueGeneratingActivity | Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |||
Number of revenue generating activities | revenueGeneratingActivity | 2 | ||
Net sales | $ 1,644 | $ 1,595 | |
Contract assets | 16 | $ 15 | |
Contract liabilities | $ 50 | $ 56 |
General Information - Accounts
General Information - Accounts Receivable and Allowances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |||
Receivables Sold and Derecognized | $ 758 | $ 610 | |
Proceeds Collected on Behalf of Financial Institutions | 685 | 609 | |
Net Proceeds Received From (Paid to) Financial Institutions | 62 | (5) | |
Deferred Purchase Price at March 31 | 9 | 7 | |
Pledged Receivables at March 31 | 160 | 264 | |
Receivables sold | 125 | $ 72 | |
Amount transferred subject to continuing involvement | $ 689 | $ 621 |
General Information - Capital A
General Information - Capital Allocation Plan (Details) - USD ($) | Feb. 19, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Jan. 28, 2019 |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.075 | |||||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | 9,300,000 | 32,500,000 | 44,200,000 | |||
Share Repurchase Program 2019 | ||||||
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Share repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 500,000,000 | |||||
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount | $ 147,000,000 | |||||
2017 Share Repurchase Program | ||||||
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | 9,667,034 | |||||
Share price (in dollars per share) | $ 12.87 |
General Information - Business
General Information - Business Combinations and Shutdown and Other Special Charges, Net (Details) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2020USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2023mill | Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)mill | Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2022USD ($)mill |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Charges Associated with Business Combinations | $ 0 | $ 2 | ||||
Shutdown and Other Special Charges | 8 | 4 | ||||
Exit Activities | 4 | 13 | ||||
Total | $ 12 | 19 | ||||
Number of mills to be closed | mill | 2 | |||||
Length of program to dismantle and dispose of abandoned assets | 3 years | |||||
Purchase price of business acquisition | $ 0 | 42 | ||||
Construction in Progress | Start Up Costs | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Exit Activities | 2 | |||||
Expected start-up costs | 15 | |||||
Forecast | Facility Closing | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Number of mills to be closed | mill | 2 | 2 | ||||
Forecast | Construction in Progress | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Investment in new CRB Mill | $ 600 | |||||
Quad/Graphics, Inc. | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Purchase price of business acquisition | $ 41 | |||||
Paperboard Mills | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Exit Activities | 4 | $ 2 | ||||
Expected costs associated with closures | $ 26 |
Inventories, Net (Details)
Inventories, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Finished Goods | $ 471 | $ 471 |
Work in Progress | 138 | 133 |
Raw Materials | 337 | 349 |
Supplies | 179 | 175 |
Total | $ 1,125 | $ 1,128 |
Business Combinations - Additio
Business Combinations - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | Apr. 01, 2020USD ($)facility | Jan. 31, 2020USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2021USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Purchase price of business acquisition | $ 0 | $ 42 | ||
Quad/Graphics, Inc. | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Purchase price of business acquisition | $ 41 | |||
Consumer Packaging Group | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Purchase price of business acquisition | $ 80 | |||
Identifiable tangible assets | $ 67 | |||
Net sales from acquisition | 165 | |||
Income (loss) from acquisition | $ 14 | |||
Number of converting facilities | facility | 7 | |||
Consumer Packaging Group | Customer Relationships | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Identifiable intangible assets | $ 13 | |||
Useful life | 15 years |
Debt - Additional Information (
Debt - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 08, 2021 | Jan. 15, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Oct. 15, 2020 |
2.67% Senior Notes due in 2028 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Stated interest rate | 2.67% | ||||
Senior Notes due 2021 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Stated interest rate | 4.75% | ||||
Senior Notes | 0.821% Senior Notes Due 2024 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Aggregate principal amount | $ 400 | ||||
Stated interest rate | 0.821% | 0.821% | |||
Effective interest rate | 0.83% | ||||
Senior Notes | 1.512% Senior Notes Due 2026 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Aggregate principal amount | $ 400 | ||||
Stated interest rate | 1.512% | 1.512% | |||
Effective interest rate | 1.52% | ||||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes due 2021 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Stated interest rate | 4.75% | ||||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes due 2027 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Stated interest rate | 4.75% | ||||
Effective interest rate | 4.81% | ||||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes due 2028 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Stated interest rate | 3.50% | ||||
Effective interest rate | 3.55% | ||||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes due 2029 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Stated interest rate | 3.50% | ||||
Effective interest rate | 3.55% | ||||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes due 2022 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Stated interest rate | 4.875% | ||||
Effective interest rate | 4.90% | ||||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes due 2024 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Stated interest rate | 4.125% | ||||
Effective interest rate | 4.16% | ||||
Term Loan | 2.67% Senior Notes due in 2028 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Aggregate principal amount | $ 425 | ||||
Stated interest rate | 2.67% | ||||
Effective interest rate | 2.68% | ||||
Revolving Credit Facility | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Effective interest rate | 1.57% | 2.06% |
Debt - Long-Term Debt (Details)
Debt - Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 08, 2021 | Jan. 15, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 3,720 | $ 3,524 | ||
Finance Leases and Financing Obligations | 138 | 139 | ||
Other | 4 | 5 | ||
Total Long-Term Debt | 3,858 | 3,663 | ||
Less: Current Portion | 45 | 494 | ||
Total Long-Term Debt Excluding Current Portion | 3,813 | 3,169 | ||
Less: Unamortized Deferred Debt Issuance Costs | 26 | 22 | ||
Total | 3,787 | 3,147 | ||
Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.75%(b) | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Stated interest rate | 4.75% | |||
Senior Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Stated interest rate | 2.67% | |||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 0.821%, effective rate of 0.83%, payable in 2024(a) | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 400 | 0 | ||
Stated interest rate | 0.821% | 0.821% | ||
Effective interest rate | 0.83% | |||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 1.512%, effective rate of 1.52%, payable in 2026(a) | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 400 | 0 | ||
Stated interest rate | 1.512% | 1.512% | ||
Effective interest rate | 1.52% | |||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 3.50%, effective rate of 3.55%, payable in 2029(a) | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 350 | 350 | ||
Stated interest rate | 3.50% | |||
Effective interest rate | 3.55% | |||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 3.50%, effective rate of 3.55%, payable in 2028(a) | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 450 | 450 | ||
Stated interest rate | 3.50% | |||
Effective interest rate | 3.55% | |||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.75%, effective rate of 4.81%, payable in 2027(a) | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 300 | 300 | ||
Stated interest rate | 4.75% | |||
Effective interest rate | 4.81% | |||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.125%, effective rate of 4.16%, payable in 2024(b) | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 300 | 300 | ||
Stated interest rate | 4.125% | |||
Effective interest rate | 4.16% | |||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.875%, effective rate of 4.90%, payable in 2022(b) | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 250 | 250 | ||
Stated interest rate | 4.875% | |||
Effective interest rate | 4.90% | |||
Senior Notes | Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.75%(b) | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 0 | 425 | ||
Stated interest rate | 4.75% | |||
Term Loan | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 555 | 1,360 | ||
Interest rate at period end | 1.59% | |||
Term Loan | Senior Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 425 | 0 | ||
Stated interest rate | 2.67% | |||
Effective interest rate | 2.68% | |||
Revolving Credit Facility | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 286 | $ 84 | ||
Effective interest rate | 1.57% | 2.06% | ||
Interest rate at period end | 1.56% |
Debt - Revolving Credit Facilit
Debt - Revolving Credit Facilities (Details) | Mar. 31, 2021USD ($) |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |
Total Commitments | $ 1,689,000,000 |
Total Outstanding | 297,000,000 |
Total Available | 1,371,000,000 |
Senior Secured Domestic Revolving Credit Facility | |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |
Total Commitments | 1,450,000,000 |
Total Outstanding | 211,000,000 |
Total Available | 1,218,000,000 |
Standby letters of credit issued | 21,000,000 |
Senior Secured International Revolving Credit Facility | |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |
Total Commitments | 185,000,000 |
Total Outstanding | 75,000,000 |
Total Available | 110,000,000 |
Other International Facilities | |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |
Total Commitments | 54,000,000 |
Total Outstanding | 11,000,000 |
Total Available | $ 43,000,000 |
Stock Incentive Plans - Additio
Stock Incentive Plans - Additional Information (Details) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)compensationPlanshares | Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)shares | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Number of active equity compensation plans | compensationPlan | 1 | |
Recognized share-based compensation expense | $ | $ 11 | $ 13 |
Share-based compensation issued (in shares) | 1.2 | 0.8 |
2014 Plan | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Shares available for grant (in shares) | 11.4 | |
RSUs | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Award vesting period | 3 years |
Stock Incentive Plans - Data Co
Stock Incentive Plans - Data Concerning RSUs Granted (Details) - Employees - RSUs | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021$ / sharesshares | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
RSU grants during period (in shares) | shares | 1,522,157 |
Weighted average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 15.85 |
Pensions and Other Postretire_3
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Transfer of remaining pension benefit obligation to annuity | $ 713 | ||
Non-cash settlement charge | 153 | ||
Pension Plan [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Company's contributions to its pension plans | $ 1 | ||
Excess contribution from terminated US plan | $ 14 | ||
Remaining contribution of excess contribution from terminated US plan | $ 6 | ||
Minimum | Forecast | Pension Plan [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Company's contributions to its pension plans | $ 10 | ||
Maximum | Forecast | Pension Plan [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Company's contributions to its pension plans | $ 20 |
Pensions and Other Postretire_4
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits - Pension and Postretirement Expenses (Details) - Pension Benefit Plans - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Components of Net Periodic Cost: | ||
Service Cost | $ 5 | $ 4 |
Interest Cost | 2 | 3 |
Expected Return on Plan Assets | (5) | (7) |
Net Settlement Loss | 0 | 153 |
Amortization: | ||
Actuarial Loss | 1 | 2 |
Net Periodic Cost | $ 3 | $ 155 |
Financial Instruments and Fai_3
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement - Interest Rate Risk (Details) | Mar. 31, 2021USD ($) |
Interest Swap Position One | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | $ 120,000,000 |
Weighted Average Interest Rate | 2.92% |
Interest Swap Position Two | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | $ 80,000,000 |
Weighted Average Interest Rate | 2.79% |
Financial Instruments and Fai_4
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||
Fair value of long-term debt | $ 3,770,000,000 | $ 3,625,000,000 | |||
Carrying value of long-term debt | 3,720,000,000 | 3,524,000,000 | |||
Anticipated reclassification of loss to earnings in the next twelve months | 2,000,000 | ||||
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Instruments in a Cash Flow Hedging Relationship | Interest Rate Swap Agreements | |||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||
Amounts excluded from effectiveness | 0 | $ 0 | |||
Amounts excluded from the measure of effectiveness | 0 | 0 | |||
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Instruments in a Cash Flow Hedging Relationship | Foreign currency contracts | |||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||
Amounts excluded from effectiveness | 0 | 0 | |||
Amounts excluded from the measure of effectiveness | 0 | 0 | |||
Amounts forecasted and reclassified into earnings no longer probable | 0 | 0 | |||
Notional amount | 73,000,000 | 102,000,000 | |||
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Instruments in a Cash Flow Hedging Relationship | Commodity Contracts | |||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||
Amounts excluded from effectiveness | 0 | 0 | |||
Amounts excluded from the measure of effectiveness | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||
Derivative Contracts Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Maximum | |||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||
Foreign currency forward exchange contract term | 3 months | 3 months | |||
Derivative Contracts Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign currency contracts | |||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||
Notional amount | $ 101,000,000 | $ 80,000,000 | |||
Forecast | Instruments in a Cash Flow Hedging Relationship | Commodity Contracts | |||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of expected natural gas usage hedged | 11.00% | 35.00% |
Financial Instruments and Fai_5
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement - Fair value of derivatives (Details) - Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Assets | $ 3 | $ 2 |
Derivative Liabilities | 6 | 9 |
Interest Rate Swap Agreements | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Assets | 0 | 0 |
Derivative Liabilities | 5 | 6 |
Foreign currency contracts | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Assets | 1 | 0 |
Derivative Liabilities | 1 | 3 |
Commodity contracts | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Assets | 2 | 2 |
Derivative Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Other Current Assets | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Assets | 3 | 2 |
Other Current Liabilities | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Liabilities | $ 6 | $ 9 |
Financial Instruments and Fai_6
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement - Effect of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | $ (3) | $ 6 | |
Amount of Loss Recognized in Statement of Operations | 2 | 4 | |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | |||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
Derivative Assets | 3 | $ 2 | |
Other Current Assets | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | |||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
Derivative Assets | 3 | 2 | |
Commodity Contracts | |||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | (1) | 3 | |
Commodity Contracts | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | |||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
Derivative Assets | 2 | 2 | |
Foreign Currency Contracts | |||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | (2) | (3) | |
Interest Rate Swap Agreements | |||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | 0 | 6 | |
Interest Rate Swap Agreements | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | |||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
Derivative Assets | 0 | $ 0 | |
Cost of Sales | Commodity Contracts | |||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
Amount of Loss Recognized in Statement of Operations | 0 | 3 | |
Other Expense, Net | Foreign Currency Contracts | |||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
Amount of Loss Recognized in Statement of Operations | 1 | 0 | |
Foreign Currency Contracts | (3) | (6) | |
Interest Expense, Net | Interest Rate Swap Agreements | |||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | |||
Amount of Loss Recognized in Statement of Operations | $ 1 | $ 1 |
Financial Instruments and Fai_7
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement - Pretax Derivative Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021USD ($) | |
Cumulative Changes in Derivative Net Gain (Loss) [Roll Forward] | |
Beginning balance | $ 1,840 |
Ending balance | 1,737 |
Graphic Packaging Holding Company, Derivative Instruments | |
Cumulative Changes in Derivative Net Gain (Loss) [Roll Forward] | |
Beginning balance | (7) |
Reclassification to Earnings | 2 |
Current Period Change in Fair Value | 3 |
Ending balance | $ (2) |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Feb. 19, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Income tax (benefit) expense | $ (18) | $ 5 | |
Income before income taxes and equity income of unconsolidated entity | 80 | $ (25) | |
Discrete tax benefit for release of valuation allowance on deferred tax assets | $ (1) | ||
Decrease in deferred tax liability | $ 58 |
Related Party Transactions (Det
Related Party Transactions (Details) - NACP Combination - International Paper Company - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Fiber Procurement And Corrugated Products | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Payments to suppliers | $ 3 | $ 3 |
Wood | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Payments to suppliers | 53 | 59 |
Ink Supply | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Payments to suppliers | $ 7 | $ 8 |
Segment Information - Additiona
Segment Information - Additional Information (Details) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021paperboard_millsegment | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Number of reportable segments | segment | 3 |
Number of North American paperboard mills | paperboard_mill | 8 |
Segment Information - Schedule
Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
NET SALES: | $ 1,644 | $ 1,595 |
NET SALES: | 1,649 | 1,599 |
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS: | 108 | 160 |
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION: | 117 | 114 |
Corporate/Other/Eliminations | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
NET SALES: | 37 | 30 |
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS: | (6) | (24) |
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION: | 6 | 6 |
Paperboard Mills | Operating Segments | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
NET SALES: | 237 | 269 |
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS: | (27) | (23) |
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION: | 58 | 59 |
Americas Paperboard Packaging | Operating Segments | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
NET SALES: | 1,169 | 1,123 |
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS: | 121 | 195 |
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION: | 42 | 39 |
Europe Paperboard Packaging | Operating Segments | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
NET SALES: | 206 | 177 |
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS: | 20 | 12 |
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION: | $ 11 | $ 10 |
Earnings Per Share (Details)
Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Graphic Packaging Holding Company | $ 54 | $ (13) |
Weighted Average Shares: | ||
Basic (shares) | 275,800,000 | 288,900,000 |
Dilutive effect of RSUs (shares) | 1,400,000 | 0 |
Diluted (shares) | 277,200,000 | 288,900,000 |
Earnings Per Share - Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.20 | $ (0.04) |
Earnings Per Share - Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.19 | $ (0.04) |
Potentially dilutive restricted stock units | 1,085,683 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) - Schedule of Changes in AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | $ 1,840 | $ 2,057 |
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income before Reclassifications | 6 | |
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 3 | |
Net Current-period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 9 | |
Net Current-period Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 9 | 97 |
Ending balance | 1,737 | 2,010 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | (246) | (367) |
Ending balance | (237) | $ (300) |
Derivatives Instruments | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | (13) | |
Ending balance | (10) | |
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | (139) | |
Ending balance | (129) | |
Currency Translation Adjustments | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | (94) | |
Ending balance | (98) | |
Derivatives Instruments | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income before Reclassifications | 2 | |
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 2 | |
Net Current-period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 4 | |
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income before Reclassifications | 9 | |
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 1 | |
Net Current-period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 10 | |
Currency Translation Adjustments | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income before Reclassifications | (5) | |
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 0 | |
Net Current-period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | (5) | |
Derivatives Instruments | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
Net Current-period Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | (1) | |
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
Net Current-period Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 0 | |
Currency Translation Adjustments | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
Net Current-period Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 1 | |
Total | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
Net Current-period Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | $ 0 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi_4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) - Reclassifications Out of AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ||
Other Expense, Net | $ 3 | $ 6 |
Interest Expense, Net | (80) | 25 |
Total Reclassifications for the Period | (62) | $ 20 |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ||
Total Reclassifications for the Period | 3 | |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Derivatives Instruments | ||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ||
Interest Expense, Net | 2 | |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Derivatives Instruments | Foreign Currency Contracts | ||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ||
Other Expense, Net | 1 | |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Derivatives Instruments | Interest Rate Swap Agreements | ||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ||
Interest Expense, Net | 1 | |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans | Pension Benefit Plans | ||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ||
Actuarial Losses | 1 | |
Interest Expense, Net | $ 1 |
Exit Activities (Details)
Exit Activities (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2023mill | Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)mill | Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022USD ($)mill | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Number of mills to be closed | mill | 2 | |||
Exit activities charges incurred | $ 4 | $ 13 | ||
Construction in Progress | Forecast | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Investment in new CRB Mill | $ 600 | |||
Facility Closing | Forecast | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Number of mills to be closed | mill | 2 | 2 | ||
Facility Closing | Two CRB Mills | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Accelerated depreciation related to plant closure | 32 | |||
Exit activities charges incurred | 12 | |||
Facility Closing | White Pigeon and West Monroe | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Accelerated depreciation related to plant closure | 17 | |||
Exit activities charges incurred | 2 | |||
Facility Closing | Minimum | Two CRB Mills | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Accelerated depreciation related to plant closure | 50 | |||
Facility Closing | Maximum | Two CRB Mills | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Accelerated depreciation related to plant closure | 60 | |||
One-time Termination Benefits | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Recorded exit costs to date | 9 | $ 18 | ||
One-time Termination Benefits | Minimum | Two CRB Mills | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Expected costs associated with closures | 15 | |||
One-time Termination Benefits | Maximum | Two CRB Mills | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Expected costs associated with closures | 20 | |||
Start Up Costs | Construction in Progress | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Expected start-up costs | 15 | |||
Exit activities charges incurred | $ 2 |
Exit activities - Restructuring
Exit activities - Restructuring and Related Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
Total | $ 9 | $ 18 |
Special Charges | ||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
Inventory and asset write-offs | 0 | 9 |
Special Charges | One-time Termination Benefits | ||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
Severance costs and other | 4 | 4 |
Cost of Sales | Facility Closing | ||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
Accelerated depreciation | $ 5 | $ 5 |
Exit activities - Schedule of R
Exit activities - Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021USD ($) | |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |
Beginning balance | $ 12 |
Costs incurred | 4 |
Payments | (4) |
Ending balance | $ 12 |
Subsequent Events (Details)
Subsequent Events (Details) $ in Millions | Apr. 01, 2021USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)facility | Mar. 31, 2021 | Jan. 15, 2021 | Oct. 15, 2020USD ($) |
Senior Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Stated interest rate | 2.67% | ||||
Senior Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility | Term Loan | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Aggregate principal amount | $ 425 | ||||
Stated interest rate | 2.67% | ||||
Subsequent Event | Americraft Carton, Inc. | Forecast | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Consideration paid for business combination | $ 280 | ||||
Purchase of additional equipment | $ 8 | ||||
Number of converting facilities | facility | 7 | ||||
Expected additional revenue from business acquisition | $ 200 | ||||
Subsequent Event | Senior Secured Term Loan A-1 Facility | Term Loan | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Aggregate principal amount | $ 975 | ||||
Increase in line of credit facility | $ 400 | ||||
Subsequent Event | Senior Secured Term Loan A-1 Facility | Term Loan | Minimum | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Variable interest rate | 1.25% | ||||
Subsequent Event | Senior Secured Term Loan A-1 Facility | Term Loan | Maximum | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Variable interest rate | 2.00% | ||||
Subsequent Event | Senior Secured Term Loan A-1 Facility | Revolving Credit Facility | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Aggregate principal amount | $ 550 | ||||
Subsequent Event | Senior Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility | Term Loan | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Aggregate principal amount | $ 425 | ||||
Stated interest rate | 2.67% | ||||
Subsequent Event | Senior Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility | Term Loan | Maximum | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Variable interest rate | 2.00% | ||||
Subsequent Event | Senior Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility | Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Variable interest rate | 1.25% |