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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2020 (April 1, 2020)

 

 

 

HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware 001-3610 25-0317820

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

201 Isabella Street, Suite 200
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212-5872
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

412-553-4545

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Arconic Inc

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

  

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share HWM New York Stock Exchange
$3.75 Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $100 per share HWM PR NYSE American

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

  

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

 

As previously reported on a Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 6, 2020 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Howmet Aerospace Inc. (the “Company” or “Howmet”), formerly known as Arconic Inc., completed the previously-announced separation of its business into two independent, publicly-traded companies (the “Separation”) – Howmet and Arconic Corporation (formerly known as Arconic Rolled Products Corporation) – on April 1, 2020. Following the Separation, Arconic Corporation holds the Global Rolled Products businesses (global rolled products, aluminum extrusions and building and construction systems) previously held by the Company. The Company retained the Engineered Products and Forgings businesses (engine products, fastening systems, engineered structures and forged wheels).

 

The Separation was effected by the distribution (the “Distribution”) of all of the outstanding shares of Arconic Corporation common stock to the Company’s stockholders who held shares of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on March 19, 2020 (the “Record Date”). The Company’s stockholders of record as of the Record Date received one share of Arconic Corporation common stock for every four shares of the Company’s common stock held as of the Record Date. The Company did not issue fractional shares of Arconic Corporation common stock in the Distribution. Instead, each stockholder otherwise entitled to receive a fractional share of Arconic Corporation common stock will receive cash in lieu of fractional shares.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 are not necessarily indicative of what Howmet’s results of operations or financial condition would have been had the Separation been completed on the dates assumed. In addition, they are not necessarily indicative of Howmet’s future results of operations or financial condition. As part of the fourth quarter 2019 earnings presentation webcast on January 27, 2020, Howmet’s management estimated that corporate costs in 2020 including depreciation and amortization are expected to be approximately $80 million to $90 million.

 

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. In addition, the furnishing of this Item 7.01 of Form 8-K will not be deemed an admission that such information includes material information that is not otherwise publicly available.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(b) Pro forma financial information.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed statements of consolidated operations of Howmet for each year in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019 and the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet of Howmet as of December 31, 2019 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

99.1 Unaudited pro forma condensed statements of consolidated operations of Howmet for each year in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019 and the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet of Howmet as of December 31, 2019
   
104 The cover page of this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

 

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K  contains statements that relate to future events and expectations and as such constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include those containing such words as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “guidance,” “intends,” “may,” “outlook,” “plans,” “projects,” “seeks,” “sees,” “should,” “targets,” “will,” “would,” or other words of similar meaning. All statements that reflect Howmet’s expectations, assumptions or projections about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, forecasts and expectations relating to the growth of end markets; statements and guidance regarding future financial results or operating performance; statements regarding future strategic actions; and statements about Howmet’s strategies, outlook, business and financial prospects. These statements reflect beliefs and assumptions that are based on Howmet’s perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors Howmet believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by these statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (a) the impact of the Separation on the businesses of Howmet; (b) deterioration in global economic and financial market conditions generally, including as a result of pandemic health issues (including coronavirus and its effects, among other things, on global supply, demand, and distribution disruptions as the coronavirus outbreak continues and results in an increasingly prolonged period of travel, commercial and/or other similar restrictions and limitations); (c) unfavorable changes in the markets served by Howmet; (d) the inability to achieve the level of revenue growth, cash generation, cost savings, improvement in profitability and margins, fiscal discipline, or strengthening of competitiveness and operations anticipated or targeted; (e) competition from new product offerings, disruptive technologies or other developments; (f) political, economic, and regulatory risks relating to Howmet’s global operations, including compliance with U.S. and foreign trade and tax laws, sanctions, embargoes and other regulations; (g) manufacturing difficulties or other issues that impact product performance, quality or safety; (h) Howmet’s inability to realize expected benefits, in each case as planned and by targeted completion dates, from acquisitions, divestitures, facility closures, curtailments, expansions, or joint ventures; (i) the impact of potential cyber attacks and information technology or data security breaches; (j) the loss of significant customers or adverse changes in customers’ business or financial conditions; (k) adverse changes in discount rates or investment returns on pension assets; (l) the impact of changes in aluminum prices and foreign currency exchange rates on costs and results; (m) the outcome of contingencies, including legal proceedings, government or regulatory investigations, and environmental remediation, which can expose Howmet to substantial costs and liabilities; and (n) the other risk factors summarized in Howmet’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Market projections are subject to the risks discussed above and other risks in the market. The statements in this report are made as of the date of this report. Howmet disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.
     
Dated:   April 7, 2020 By: /s/ Paul Myron
  Name: Paul Myron
  Title: Vice President and Controller

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Overview

 

On April 1, 2020, Howmet Aerospace Inc. (the “Company” or “Howmet”), formerly known as Arconic Inc., completed the previously announced separation of its business into two independent, publicly traded companies (the “Separation”) – Howmet and Arconic Corporation (formerly known as Arconic Rolled Products Corporation). Following the Separation, Arconic Corporation holds the Global Rolled Products businesses (global rolled products, aluminum extrusions and building and construction systems) previously held by the Company. The Company retained the Engineered Products and Forgings businesses (engine products, fastening systems, engineered structures and forged wheels).

 

The Separation was effected by the distribution (the “Distribution”) of all of the outstanding shares of Arconic Corporation common stock to the Company’s stockholders who held shares of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on March 19, 2020 (the “Record Date”). The Company’s stockholders of record as of the Record Date received one share of Arconic Corporation common stock for every four shares of the Company’s common stock held as of the Record Date. The Company did not issue fractional shares of Arconic Corporation common stock in the Distribution. Instead, each stockholder otherwise entitled to receive a fractional share of Arconic Corporation common stock will receive cash in lieu of fractional shares.

 

The respective common stock of both companies is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HWM” for Howmet and under the symbol “ARNC” for Arconic Corporation.

 

In connection with the Separation, a series of internal reorganization transactions were undertaken to transfer the necessary assets and liabilities to Arconic Corporation.

 

Basis of Preparation

 

The following Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Howmet are presented to illustrate the estimated effects of the Separation of Arconic Corporation from the historical combined company, and have been derived from the historical consolidated financial statements of the Company, prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The following Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Statements of Consolidated Operations for each year in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019, assume that the Separation occurred on January 1, 2017. The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2019 assumes that the Separation occurred on that date.

 

The following Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared using certain assumptions, as described in the accompanying notes, which management believes are reasonable based on the information currently available. The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements give effect to the following:

 

  the contribution by the Company to Arconic Corporation, pursuant to the Separation, all the assets and liabilities that comprised the operations that produce global rolled products, aluminum extrusions and building and construction systems of the historical combined company;

 

  the payment to Howmet by Arconic Corporation of a portion of the net cash proceeds generated from Arconic Corporation’s indebtedness;

  

  non-recurring costs incurred in connection with the Separation, as appropriate; and

 

  the impact of the separation and distribution, tax matters, transition services, employee matters, and other agreements entered into by and between Howmet and Arconic Corporation as a result of the Separation, and the provisions contained therein.

 

The Company believes that the adjustments included within the “Separation of Arconic Corporation” column of the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with the guidance for discontinued operations under GAAP. The Company’s current estimates on a discontinued operations basis are preliminary and could change as the Company finalizes discontinued operations accounting to be reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2020.

 

The following Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are not necessarily indicative of what Howmet’s results of operations or financial condition would have been had the Separation been completed on the dates assumed. In addition, they are not necessarily indicative of Howmet’s future results of operations or financial condition. Beginning in the second quarter of 2020, Arconic Corporation’s historical financial results for periods prior to the Separation will be reflected in Howmet’s consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations.

 

The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and the Company’s historical Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, both of which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 available at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov and Howmet’s web site at www.howmet.com. Information contained on the Company’s website does not constitute part of, and is not incorporated into, this document.

 

 

 

 

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Statement of Consolidated Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2019

(in millions, except per share amounts)

 

          Separation of                    
          Arconic           Pro Forma        
    As Reported     Corporation(a)     As Recast     Adjustments     Pro Forma  
Sales   $ 14,192     $ (7,094 )   $ 7,098     $ -     $ 7,098  
Cost of good sold (exclusive of expenses below)     11,227       (6,012 )     5,215       -       5,215  
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses     704       (230 )     474       (78 )(b)     396  
Research and development expenses     70       (42 )     28       -       28  
Provision for depreciation and amortization     536       (242 )     294       -       294  
Impairment of goodwill     -       -       -       -       -  
Restructuring and other charges     620       (82 )     538       -       538  
Operating income     1,035       (486 )     549       78       627  
Interest expense     338       -       338       -       338  
Other expenses, net     122       (91 )     31       -       31  
Income before income taxes     575       (395 )     180       78       258  
Provision for income taxes     105       (2 )     103       9 (c)     112  
Net income   $ 470     $ (393 )   $ 77     $ 69     $ 146  
                                         
Amounts Attributable to Howmet Common Shareholders:                                        
Net income - basic   $ 468             $ 75             $ 144  
Net income - diluted   $ 477             $ 75             $ 144  
Earnings per share - basic   $ 1.05             $ 0.17             $ 0.32  
Earnings per share - diluted   $ 1.03             $ 0.17             $ 0.32  
Average shares outstanding - basic     446.2               446.2               446.2  
Average shares outstanding - diluted     462.8               451.4               451.4  

 

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Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Statement of Consolidated Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2018

(in millions, except per share amounts)

 

          Separation of                    
          Arconic           Pro Forma        
    As Reported     Corporation(a)     As Recast     Adjustments     Pro Forma  
Sales   $ 14,014     $ (7,236 )   $ 6,778     $ -     $ 6,778  
Cost of good sold (exclusive of expenses below)     11,397       (6,274 )     5,123       -       5,123  
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses     604       (232 )     372       -       372  
Research and development expenses     103       (61 )     42       -       42  
Provision for depreciation and amortization     576       (262 )     314       -       314  
Impairment of goodwill     -       -       -       -       -  
Restructuring and other charges     9       153       162       -       162  
Operating income     1,325       (560 )     765       -       765  
Interest expense     378       (1 )     377       -       377  
Other expenses (income), net     79       (110 )     (31 )     -       (31 )
Income before income taxes     868       (449 )     419       -       419  
Provision for income taxes     226       (116 )     110       -       110  
Net income   $ 642     $ (333 )   $ 309     $ -     $ 309  
                                         
Amounts Attributable to Howmet Common Shareholders:                                        
Net income - basic   $ 640             $ 307             $ 307  
Net income - diluted   $ 651             $ 318             $ 318  
Earnings per share - basic   $ 1.33             $ 0.64             $ 0.64  
Earnings per share - diluted   $ 1.30             $ 0.63             $ 0.63  
Average shares outstanding - basic     482.9               482.9               482.9  
Average shares outstanding - diluted     502.6               502.6               502.6  

 

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Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Statement of Consolidated Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

(in millions, except per share amounts)

 

          Separation of                    
          Arconic           Pro Forma        
    As Reported     Corporation(a)     As Recast     Adjustments     Pro Forma  
Sales   $ 12,960     $ (6,642 )   $ 6,318     $ -     $ 6,318  
Cost of good sold (exclusive of expenses below)     10,221       (5,658 )     4,563       -       4,563  
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses     715       (244 )     471       -       471  
Research and development expenses     109       (65 )     44       -       44  
Provision for depreciation and amortization     551       (256 )     295       -       295  
Impairment of goodwill     719       -       719       -       719  
Restructuring and other charges     165       (127 )     38       -       38  
Operating income     480       (292 )     188       -       188  
Interest expense     496       (1 )     495       -       495  
Other income, net     (486 )     (45 )     (531 )     -       (531 )
Income before income taxes     470       (246 )     224       -       224  
Provision for income taxes     544       (115 )     429       -       429  
Net loss   $ (74 )   $ (131 )   $ (205 )   $ -     $ (205 )
                                         
Amounts Attributable to Howmet Common Shareholders:                                        
Net loss - basic   $ (127 )           $ (258 )           $ (258 )
Net loss - diluted   $ (127 )           $ (258 )           $ (258 )
Earnings per share - basic   $ (0.28 )           $ (0.57 )           $ (0.57 )
Earnings per share - diluted   $ (0.28 )           $ (0.57 )           $ (0.57 )
Average shares outstanding - basic     450.9               450.9               450.9  
Average shares outstanding - diluted     450.9               450.9               450.9  

 

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Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2019

(in millions)

 

          Separation of                    
          Arconic           Pro Forma        
    As Reported     Corporation(a)     As Recast     Adjustments     Pro Forma  
Assets                                        
Current assets:                                        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 1,648     $ (72 )   $ 1,576     $ 739 (d)   $ 2,315  
Receivables from customers     967       (384 )     583       -       583  
Other receivables     484       (136 )     348       -       348  
Inventories     2,429       (820 )     1,609       -       1,609  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     314       (28 )     286       -       286  
Total current assets     5,842       (1,440 )     4,402       739       5,141  
Properties, plants, and equipment, net     5,463       (2,744 )     2,719       -       2,719  
Goodwill     4,493       (426 )     4,067       -       4,067  
Deferred income taxes     608       (387 )     221       -       221  
Intangibles, net     658       (25 )     633       -       633  
Other noncurrent assets     514       (220 )     294       -       294  
Total assets   $ 17,578     $ (5,242 )   $ 12,336     $ 739     $ 13,075  
                                         
Liabilities                                        
Current liabilities:                                        
Accounts payable, trade   $ 2,043     $ (1,061 )   $ 982     $ -     $ 982  
Accrued compensation and retirement costs     432       (140 )     292       -       292  
Taxes, including income taxes     87       (21 )     66       -       66  
Accrued interest payable     112       -       112       -       112  
Other current liabilities     418       (182 )     236       40 (e)     276  
Short-term debt     1,034       -       1,034       -       1,034  
Total current liabilities     4,126       (1,404 )     2,722       40       2,762  
Long-term debt, less amount due within one year     4,906       -       4,906       -       4,906  
Accrued pension benefits     2,460       (1,426 )     1,034       -       1,034  
Accrued other postretirement benefits     714       (514 )     200       -       200  
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits     751       (299 )     452       -       452  
Total liabilities     12,957       (3,643 )     9,314       40       9,354  
                                         
Equity                                        
Total Howmet Aerospace shareholders' equity     4,607       (1,585 )     3,022       699       3,721  
Noncontrolling interest     14       (14 )     -       -       -  
Total equity     4,621       (1,599 )     3,022       699       3,721  
Total liabilities and equity   $ 17,578     $ (5,242 )   $ 12,336     $ 739     $ 13,075  

 

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Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(in millions)

 

a) Reflects amounts representing the revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity attributable to Arconic Corporation, which were included in the Company’s historical financial statements. In addition to amounts included in Howmet’s operations that produce global rolled products, aluminum extrusions and building and construction systems (collectively, the “Arconic Corporation businesses”), the “Separation of Arconic Corporation” amounts include certain assets and liabilities related to Arconic Corporation that were previously reported in Howmet’s unallocated corporate amounts, including the transfer of certain defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plan liabilities that have been assumed by Arconic Corporation in connection with the Separation. Corporate expenses that were not specifically related to Arconic Corporation businesses have been excluded, as such general corporate expenses do not meet the requirements to be presented in discontinued operations.

 

b) Reflects the removal of non-recurring costs of $78 recorded in Selling, general administrative, and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the Separation. These costs primarily related to financial advisory, legal, tax, accounting, and other professional services.

 

c) Represents an increase in the income tax provision associated with the tax effects of the pro forma adjustment described in item b) above.

 

d) Reflects the cash distribution by Arconic Corporation to Howmet of approximately $740 in connection with the Separation. On February 7, 2020, Arconic Corporation completed an offering of $600 aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Senior Secured Second-Lien Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”). Additionally, on March 25, 2020, Arconic Corporation entered into a credit agreement, which provides a $600 Senior Secured First-Lien Term B Loan Facility (the “Term Loan”) and a $1,000 Senior Secured First-Lien Revolving Credit Facility. The aggregate net proceeds from the issuance of the 2028 Notes and Term Loan totaled $1,167, which Arconic Corporation used to make a payment to Howmet on March 31, 2020, relating to the Separation, and for its general corporate purposes. The 2028 Notes and Term Loan are not an obligation of Howmet post-Separation.

 

  The pro forma adjustment also reflects the consideration of the $500 target cash amount of Arconic Corporation as contemplated by the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

 

e) Subsequent to December 31, 2019, Howmet incurred additional one-time separation costs of approximately $40 through the Separation date. These costs primarily related to non-recurring professional fees associated with regulatory filings and separation activities within finance, legal, and information systems functions.

 

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