Summary of Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 28, 2014 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Business Activities and Organization | ' |
Continental Cement Company, L.L.C. (“Continental Cement”) produces portland cement at its plant located in Hannibal, Missouri. Cement distribution terminals are maintained in Hannibal and St. Louis, Missouri and Bettendorf, Iowa. The Company’s primary customers are ready-mixed concrete and concrete products producers and contractors located in the Midwestern United States. |
Green America Recycling, L.L.C. (“GAR”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Continental Cement, is engaged in the business of securing, processing and blending hazardous and nonhazardous waste materials primarily for use as supplemental fuels in the cement manufacturing process. GAR’s primary customers are commercial transportation disposal facilities and petroleum and chemical manufacturers located in the continental United States. Continental Cement and GAR collectively are referred to as the “Company.” |
Continental Cement, a Delaware limited liability company, is governed by an amended and restated limited liability company agreement, as amended (the “LLC Agreement”). As such, liability of its members is generally limited to the amount of their net investment in Continental Cement. Continental Cement is an indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary of Summit Materials, LLC (“Summit Materials”). |
Basis of Presentation | ' |
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Basis of Presentation – These unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures typically included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto as of and for the year ended December 28, 2013. The Company continues to follow the accounting policies set forth in those consolidated financial statements. |
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Management believes that these consolidated interim financial statements include all adjustments, normal and recurring in nature, that are necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of June 28, 2014 and the results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 28, 2014 and June 29, 2013 and cash flows for the six month periods ended June 28, 2014 and June 29, 2013. |
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In 2013, the Company changed its fiscal year from a calendar year to a 52-53 week year with each quarter composed of 13 weeks ending on a Saturday, consistent with that of Summit Materials. The 53 week year occurs approximately once every seven years. The additional week in the 53 week year is included in the fourth quarter. The Company’s six months ended June 28, 2014 included a full 26 weeks, or 182 days, of results compared to the six months ended June 29, 2013, which included 184 days. The effect of this change to the Company’s financial position and results of operations is immaterial. |
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Substantially all of the Company’s products are consumed outdoors, primarily in the spring, summer and fall. Seasonal changes and other weather-related conditions can affect the sales volumes of its products. Therefore, the financial results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. Furthermore, the Company’s sales and earnings are sensitive to national, regional and local economic conditions and to cyclical changes in construction spending. |
Principles of Consolidation | ' |
Principles of Consolidation – The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of Continental Cement and GAR. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. |
Use of Estimates | ' |
Use of Estimates – Preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported and the disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities. Such estimates include the valuation of accounts receivable, inventories, goodwill, intangible and other long-lived assets, pension and other postretirement obligations, asset retirement obligations and redeemable members’ interest. Management regularly evaluates its estimates and assumptions based on historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment. Management adjusts such estimates and assumptions when circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from estimates made. Changes in estimates, including those resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment, will be reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the period in which the change in estimate occurs. |
Business and Credit Concentrations | ' |
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Business and Credit Concentrations – The majority of the Company’s customers are located in Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. The Company’s accounts receivable consist primarily of accounts of ready-mixed concrete and concrete products producers and contractors located within these states. Therefore, collection of these accounts is dependent on the economic conditions therein. Management does not believe that there are significant concentrations of credit with respect to individual customers or groups of customers, as credit has been granted to many customers within the Company’s market. |
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Approximately 17% and 18% of cement sales were made to companies owned by a noncontrolling member of the Company during the three and six month periods ended June 28, 2014, respectively, and 15% and 16% during the three and six month periods ended June 29, 2013, respectively. The Company has historically had no collection issues with the noncontrolling member, and management expects full collection on all outstanding accounts receivable due from the noncontrolling member. |