LIBBEY INC, 10-K filed on 2/27/2020
Annual Report
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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Feb. 20, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name LIBBEY INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000902274    
Trading Symbol lby    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Small Business true    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   22,361,002  
Entity Public Float     $ 40,800,424
Entity Shell Company false    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2019    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $.01 par value    
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 48,918 $ 25,066
Accounts receivable — net 81,307 83,977
Inventories — net 174,797 192,103
Prepaid and other current assets 17,683 16,522
Total current assets 322,705 317,668
Pension asset 5,712
Purchased intangible assets — net 11,875 13,385
Goodwill, Ending Balance 38,431 84,412
Deferred income taxes 24,747 26,090
Other assets 14,608 7,660
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset 54,686
Property, plant and equipment — net 233,923 264,960
Total assets 706,687 714,175
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)    
Accounts payable 79,262 74,836
Salaries and wages 30,188 27,924
Accrued liabilities 50,657 43,728
Accrued income taxes 382 3,639
Pension liability (current portion) 2,543 3,282
Non-pension post-retirement benefits (current portion) 3,817 3,951
Operating lease liabilities (current portion) 12,769
Long-term debt due within one year 16,124 4,400
Total current liabilities 195,742 161,760
Long-term debt 375,716 393,300
Pension liability 46,619 45,206
Non-pension post-retirement benefits 45,507 43,015
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 48,323
Deferred income taxes 2,104 2,755
Other long-term liabilities 18,463 18,246
Total liabilities 732,474 664,282
Contingencies (note 17)
Shareholders’ equity (deficit):    
Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 22,360,125 shares issued in 2019 (22,157,220 shares issued in 2018) 224 222
Capital in excess of par value 338,395 335,517
Retained deficit (240,460) (171,441)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (123,946) (114,405)
Total shareholders’ equity (deficit) (25,787) 49,893
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit) $ 706,687 $ 714,175
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 50,000,000 50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 22,360,125 22,157,220
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Revenues $ 785,602 $ 801,093
Cost of sales 631,393 646,202
Gross profit 154,209 154,891
Selling, general and administrative expenses 122,370 127,851
Asset impairments (note 4) 65,152
Income (loss) from operations (33,313) 27,040
Other income (expense) (4,443) (2,764)
Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes (37,756) 24,276
Interest expense 22,510 21,979
Income (loss) before income taxes (60,266) 2,297
Provision for income taxes 8,753 10,253
Net loss $ (69,019) $ (7,956)
Net loss per share:    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (3.08) $ (0.36)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (3.08) $ (0.36)
Weighted average shares:    
Basic (in shares) 22,419,138 22,180,102
Diluted (in shares) 22,419,138 22,180,102
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.1175
Product [Member]    
Revenues $ 782,437 $ 797,858
Shipping and Handling [Member]    
Revenues $ 3,165 $ 3,235
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Net loss $ (69,019) $ (7,956)
Other comprehensive income (loss):    
Pension and other post-retirement benefit adjustments, net of tax 932 1,041
Change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax (8,566) (2,942)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (1,907) (7,057)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (9,541) (8,958)
Comprehensive income (loss) $ (78,560) $ (16,914)
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017 22,018,010        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017 $ 220 $ 333,011 $ (161,165) $ (105,172) $ 66,894
Cumulative-effect adjustment for the adoption of ASU 2017-12 275 (275)
Net loss (7,956) (7,956)
Other comprehensive loss (8,958) (8,958)
Stock compensation expense 2,746 2,746
Stock issued (in shares) 139,210        
Stock issued $ 2 96 98
Stock withheld for employee taxes (336) (336)
Dividends (2,595) (2,595)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018 22,157,220        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018 $ 222 335,517 (171,441) (114,405) 49,893
Net loss (69,019) (69,019)
Other comprehensive loss (9,541) (9,541)
Stock compensation expense 3,307 3,307
Stock issued (in shares) 202,905        
Stock issued $ 2 (9) (7)
Stock withheld for employee taxes (420) (420)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019 22,360,125        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019 $ 224 $ 338,395 $ (240,460) $ (123,946) $ (25,787)
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Operating activities:    
Net loss $ (69,019) $ (7,956)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 39,046 44,333
Asset impairments (note 4) 65,152
Change in accounts receivable 2,336 5,203
Change in inventories 16,545 (6,424)
Change in accounts payable 9,202 (4,759)
Accrued interest and amortization of discounts and finance fees 1,173 1,158
Pension & non-pension post-retirement benefits, net (376) (283)
Accrued liabilities & prepaid expenses 4,350 267
Income taxes (5,062) 3,591
Cloud computing costs (4,188)
Share-based compensation expense 3,231 2,827
Other operating activities 1,042 (1,087)
Net cash provided by operating activities 63,432 36,870
Investing activities:    
Cash paid for property, plant and equipment (31,159) (45,087)
Net cash used in investing activities (31,159) (45,087)
Financing activities:    
Borrowings on ABL credit facility 93,171 129,769
Repayments on ABL credit facility (95,601) (109,901)
Other repayments (3,077)
Repayments on Term Loan B (4,400) (4,400)
Stock options exercised 5
Taxes paid on distribution of equity awards (420) (336)
Dividends (2,595)
Debt refinancing costs (755)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (8,005) 9,465
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash (416) (878)
Increase in cash 23,852 370
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of year 25,066 24,696
Cash & cash equivalents at end of year 48,918 25,066
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
Cash paid during the year for interest, net of capitalized interest 20,738 20,091
Cash paid during the year for income taxes $ 11,887 $ 8,514
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Note 1 - Description of the Business
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
1.
Description of the Business
 
Libbey is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of glass tableware products. We produce glass tableware in
five
countries and sell to customers in over
100
countries. We design and market, under our Libbey
®
, Libbey Signature
®
, Master’s Reserve
®
, Crisa
®
, Royal Leerdam
®
, World
®
Tableware, Syracuse
®
China and Crisal Glass
®
brand names (among others), an extensive line of high-quality glass tableware, ceramic dinnerware and metal flatware for sale primarily in the foodservice, retail and business-to-business channels of distribution. Our sales force presents our tabletop products to the global marketplace in a coordinated fashion. We own and operate
two
glass tableware manufacturing plants in the United States as well as glass tableware manufacturing plants in Mexico (Libbey Mexico), the Netherlands (Libbey Holland), Portugal (Libbey Portugal) and China (Libbey China). In addition, we import tabletop products from overseas in order to complement our line of manufactured items. The combination of manufacturing and procurement allows us to compete in the global tabletop market by offering an extensive product line at competitive prices.
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
2.
Significant Accounting Policies
 
Basis of Presentation  
The Consolidated Financial Statements include Libbey Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, Libbey or the Company). Our fiscal year end is
December 31
st
. The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from management’s estimates.
 
Revenue Recognition  
Our customer contracts generally include a single performance obligation, the shipment of specified products, and are recognized at a point in time when control of the product has transferred to the customer. Transfer of control primarily takes place when risk of loss transfers in accordance with applicable shipping terms. Revenue is recognized based on the consideration specified in a contract with the customer, and is measured as the amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. When applicable, the transaction price includes estimates of variable consideration. We estimate provisions for rebates, customer incentives, allowances, returns and discounts based on the terms of the contracts, historical experience and anticipated customer purchases during the rebate period as sales occur. We continually evaluate the adequacy of these methods used, adjusting our estimates when the amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled changes. Refund liabilities are included in accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Our payment terms are based on customary business practices and can vary by region and customer type, but are generally
0
-
90
days. Since the term between invoicing and expected payment is less than a year, we do
not
adjust the transaction price for the effects of a financing component. Taxes collected from customers are excluded from revenues and credited directly to obligations to the appropriate governmental agencies. For contracts with a duration of less than
one
year, we follow an allowable practical expedient and expense contract acquisition costs when incurred. We do
not
have any costs to obtain or fulfill a contract that are capitalized under ASC Topic
340
-
40.
For further discussion see note 18.
 
Cost of Sales  
Cost of sales includes cost to manufacture and/or purchase products, warehouse, shipping and delivery costs and other costs. Shipping and delivery costs associated with outbound freight after control of a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as a fulfillment cost and are included in cost of sales. In addition, reimbursement of certain pre-production costs is considered a development activity and is included in cost of sales.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents  
We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of less than
three
months at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with various financial institutions. Outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit are included in accounts payable or accrued liabilities, depending on the nature of the payment.
 
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts  
We record trade receivables when revenue is recorded in accordance with our revenue recognition policy and relieve accounts receivable when payments are received from customers. The allowance for doubtful accounts is established through charges to the provision for bad debts. We regularly evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical trends in collections and write-offs, our judgment as to the probability of collecting accounts and our evaluation of business risk. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to revision as more information becomes available. Accounts are determined to be uncollectible when the debt is deemed to be worthless or only recoverable in part and are written off at that time through a charge against the allowance. Generally, we do
not
require collateral on our accounts receivable.
 
Inventory Valuation  
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. The last-in,
first
-out (LIFO) method is used for our U.S. glass inventories, which represented
34.3
 percent and
34.9
percent of our total inventories in
2019
and
2018,
respectively. The remaining inventories are valued using either the
first
-in,
first
-out (FIFO) or average cost method. For those inventories valued on the LIFO method, the excess of FIFO cost over LIFO, was
$16.6
million and
$15.9
million in
2019
and
2018,
respectively. Cost includes the cost of materials, direct labor, in-bound freight and the applicable share of manufacturing overhead.
 
Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill  
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification
®
(“FASB ASC”) Topic
350
 - “Intangibles-Goodwill and other” (“FASB ASC 
350”
) requires goodwill and purchased indefinite life intangible assets to be reviewed for impairment annually, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Intangible assets with lives restricted by contractual, legal or other means will continue to be amortized over their useful lives. As of
October 
1
st
 of each year, we update our separate impairment evaluations for both goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets. For further disclosure on goodwill and intangibles, see note 4.
 
Software
  We account for software in accordance with  FASB ASC 
350.
Software represents the costs of internally developed and/or purchased software for internal use. Capitalized costs include software packages, installation and internal labor costs of employees devoted to the software development project. Costs incurred to modify existing software, providing significant enhancements and creating additional functionality are also capitalized. Once a project is complete, we estimate the useful life of the internal-use software, generally amortizing these costs over a
3
to
10
year period. Software is classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in property, plant and equipment, and the related cash flows are shown as cash outflows from investing activities.
 
Cloud Computing Arrangements 
We account for implementation costs for software that we gain access to in hosted cloud computing arrangements in accordance with FASB ASC
350.
Capitalized costs of hosted cloud computing arrangements include configuration, installation, other upfront costs and internal labor costs of employees devoted to the cloud computing software implementation project. Once a project is complete, amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the term of the associated hosting arrangement, generally
3
to
10
years. In connection with our adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU)
2018
-
15
on
January 1, 2019,
these implementation costs are now classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in prepaid and other current assets and other assets, and the related cash flows are presented as cash outflows from operations. Prior to
January 1, 2019,
implementation costs were included in property, plant and equipment, and the related cash flows were shown as cash outflows from investing activities. See
New Accounting Standards - Adopted
below. Our cloud computing arrangements primarily relate to our new global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. At
December 31, 2019,
the net book value of these implementation costs included
$0.3
 million in prepaid and other current assets and
$6.5
million in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Expense for
2019
was immaterial.
 
Leases  
We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. As of
January 1, 2019,
operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets, current operating lease liabilities and noncurrent operating lease liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheet; related payments are included in operating activities on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. We currently do
not
have any finance leases; but, if we do in the future, we will include them in property, plant and equipment, long-term debt due within
one
year and long-term debt within our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
 
ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the estimated present value of lease payments over the lease term.
 
When our leases do
not
provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate, which is derived from information available at the lease commencement date, in determining the present value of lease payments. We give consideration to our secured borrowing rates as well as publicly available data for instruments with a similar term in a similar environment when calculating our incremental borrowing rates.
 
The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease prepayments made before commencement or in advance of the payment due date. Our lease terms
may
include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Leases with a term of
12
months or less (short-term leases) are
not
recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Our lease agreements do
not
contain any residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease costs represent the incremental change in lease payments associated with an indexed rate (i.e. Consumers Price Index), and these costs are
not
included in the lease liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet because they are unknown at commencement date.
 
We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components. Non-lease components for real estate leases relate primarily to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities associated with the properties. For real estate leases and a limited class of equipment leases, we account for the lease and non-lease components separately. Non-lease components are
not
recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as a ROU asset and lease liability and are
not
included in lease costs. For all other equipment leases, we account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component.
 
See
New Accounting Standards - Adopted
below for the adoption impact of this lease accounting standard.
 
Property, Plant and Equipment  
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally
3
to
14
 years for equipment and furnishings and
10
to
40
 years for buildings and improvements. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
 
Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets
may
not
be recoverable. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived assets that we expect to hold and use is based on the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. See note 5 for further disclosure.
 
Self-Insurance Reserves  
Self-insurance reserves reflect the estimated liability for group health and workers’ compensation claims
not
covered by
third
-party insurance. We accrue estimated losses based on actuarial models and assumptions as well as our historical loss experience. Workers’ compensation accruals are recorded at the estimated ultimate payout amounts based on individual case estimates. In addition, we record estimates of incurred-but-
not
-reported losses based on actuarial models.
 
Pension and Non-pension Post-retirement Benefits  
We account for pension and non-pension post-retirement benefits in accordance with FASB ASC Topic
715
 - “Compensation-Retirement Benefits” (“FASB ASC 
715”
). FASB ASC 
715
requires recognition of the over-funded or under-funded status of pension and other post-retirement benefit plans on the balance sheet. Under FASB ASC 
715,
gains and losses, prior service costs and credits and any remaining prior transaction amounts that have
not
yet been recognized through net periodic benefit cost are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax effect where appropriate. The service cost component of pension and post-retirement benefit costs is reported within income from operations while the non-service cost components of net benefit cost (interest costs, expected return on assets, amortization of prior service costs, settlement charges and other costs) are recorded in other income (expense).
 
The U.S. pension plans cover the salaried U.S.-based employees of Libbey hired before
January 
1,
2006,
and over half of the hourly U.S.-based employees. Hourly employees hired at Shreveport after
December 15, 2008,
and at Toledo after
September 
30,
2010,
are
not
eligible to participate. Effective
January 1, 2013,
we ceased annual company contribution credits to the cash balance accounts in our Libbey U.S. Salaried Pension Plan and SERP. The non-U.S. pension plans cover the employees of our wholly-owned subsidiary in Mexico. For further discussion see note 8.
 
We also provide certain post-retirement healthcare and life insurance benefits covering substantially all U.S. and Canadian salaried employees hired before
January 
1,
2004
and over half of our union hourly employees. Hourly employees hired at Shreveport after
December 15, 2008,
and at Toledo after
September 30, 2010,
are
not
eligible to participate. Employees are generally eligible for benefits upon reaching a certain age and completion of a specified number of years of creditable service
. Benefits for most hourly retirees are determined by collective bargaining. Under a cross-indemnity agreement, Owens-Illinois, Inc. assumed liability for the non-pension, post-retirement benefit of our retirees who had retired as of
June 
24,
1993.
Therefore, the benefits related to these retirees are
not
included in our liability. For further discussion see note 9.
 
Income Taxes  
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and tax attribute carry-forwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than
not
that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will
not
be realized. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined separately for each tax paying component in which we conduct our operations or otherwise incur taxable income or losses.
 
We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and various foreign jurisdictions. Management judgment is required in evaluating our tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. Throughout the course of business, there are numerous transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. When management believes uncertain tax positions
may
be challenged despite our belief that the tax return positions are supportable, we record unrecognized tax benefits as liabilities in accordance with the requirements of ASC
740.
When our judgment with respect to these uncertain tax positions changes as a result of a change in facts and circumstances, such as the outcome of a tax audit, we adjust these liabilities through increases or decreases to the income tax provision. For further discussion see note 7.
 
Derivatives  
We account for derivatives in accordance with FASB ASC Topic
815
“Derivatives and Hedging” (“FASB ASC 
815”
). We hold derivative financial instruments to hedge certain of our interest rate risks associated with long-term debt and commodity price risks associated with forecasted future natural gas requirements. These derivatives qualify for hedge accounting since the hedges are highly effective, and we have designated and documented contemporaneously the hedging relationships involving these derivative instruments. While we intend to continue to meet the conditions for hedge accounting, if we do
not
believe that forecasted transactions would occur, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives used as hedges would be reflected in earnings. Cash flows from hedges of debt, interest rate swaps and natural gas contracts are classified as operating activities. For further discussion see note 12.
 
Environmental  
In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we recognize environmental clean-up liabilities on an undiscounted basis when loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. The cost of the clean-up is estimated by financial and legal specialists based on current law. Such estimates are based primarily upon the estimated cost of investigation and remediation required, and the likelihood that, where applicable, other potentially responsible parties will
not
be able to fulfill their commitments at the sites where the Company
may
be jointly and severally liable.
 
Foreign Currency Translation  
Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries that operate in a local currency environment, where that local currency is the functional currency, are translated to U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, with the resulting translation adjustments directly recorded to a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates during the year. The effect of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency is recorded in other income (expense). For further detail see note 16.
 
Stock-Based Compensation Expense  
We account for stock-based compensation expense in accordance with FASB ASC Topic
718,
“Compensation — Stock Compensation,” (“FASB ASC 
718”
) and FASB ASC Topic
505
-
50,
“Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees” (“FASB ASC 
505
-
50”
). Stock-based compensation cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued. FASB ASC
718
and
505
-
50
apply to all of our outstanding, unvested, stock-based payment awards.
 
Treasury Stock  
Treasury stock purchases are recorded at cost. During
2019
and
2018,
we did
not
purchase treasury stock. At
December 31, 2019,
we had
941,250
shares of common stock available for repurchase, as authorized by our Board of Directors.
 
Research and Development  
Research and development costs are charged to selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations when incurred. Expenses for
2019
and
2018
were
$3.1
 million and
$3.6
 million, respectively.
 
Advertising Costs  
We expense all advertising costs as incurred. Expenses for
2019
 and
2018
were
$5.0
million and
$6.1
 million, respectively.
 
Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock  
Basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus the dilutive effects of equity-based compensation outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method.
 
New Accounting Standards - Adopted
 
Each change to U.S. GAAP is established by the FASB in the form of an ASU to the FASB’s ASC. We consider the applicability and impact of all ASUs. ASUs
not
listed below were assessed and either were determined to be
not
applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
In
February 2016,
the FASB issued ASU
2016
-
02,
Leases
(Topic
842
), which requires a lessee to recognize on the balance sheet ROU assets and corresponding liabilities for both finance and operating leases with lease terms greater than
12
months. On
January 1, 2019,
we adopted this standard using the optional transition method of applying the modified retrospective approach at our adoption date. Under this method, previously reported comparative periods prior to
2019
have
not
been restated. We have elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which allowed us to carry forward our prior conclusions on existing contracts for lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. In addition, for most of our classes of equipment leases, we elected the practical expedient to
not
separate lease and non-lease components. We also made an accounting policy election to keep leases with a term of
12
months or less off of the balance sheet for all classes of underlying assets. At adoption, we had operating leases which resulted in us recognizing operating ROU assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet of approximately
$69
million. The adoption of this ASU did
not
have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations or cash flows, and there was
no
cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. The new standard also required additional disclosures which are included in note 15.
 
On
January 1, 2019,
we early adopted ASU
2018
-
15,
Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software
(Subtopic
350
-
40
):
Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract
. This standard aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs in a cloud computing arrangement service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred for internal-use software. The new guidance also prescribes the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow classification of the capitalized implementation costs and related amortization expense, and requires additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures. Prior to
January 1, 2019,
implementation costs for cloud computing arrangements were capitalized into property, plant and equipment and amortized on a straight-line basis. Upon adoption of this new standard, we reclassed
$2.8
million from construction in progress within property, plant, and equipment to other assets. When implementation projects are completed and amortization of capitalized costs begins, a portion is recorded in prepaids and other current assets. Results and disclosures for reporting periods beginning on or after
January 1, 2019,
are presented under the new guidance within ASU
2018
-
15,
while prior period amounts and disclosures are
not
adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our previous accounting.
 
New Accounting Standards -
Not
Yet Adopted
 
In
June 2016,
the FASB issued ASU
2016
-
13,
Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
(Topic
326
):
Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
. This standard introduces a new approach to estimating credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables, and modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities. ASU
2016
-
13
is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2019,
including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early application permitted. In
October
of
2019,
the FASB approved a delayed effective date for Smaller Reporting Company filers; thus, our effective date is now for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2022,
including interim periods within those fiscal years. Although we are still evaluating the impact of this standard, we believe it will
not
have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
In
December 2019,
the FASB issued ASU
2019
-
12,
Income Taxes 
(Topic
740
):
Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes
. This standard simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions in Topic
740
 and simplifying other areas. ASU
2019
-
12
 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2020,
including interim periods within those fiscal years. If early adoption is elected, all amendments must be adopted in the same period. We are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Note 3 - Balance Sheet Details
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
3.
Balance Sheet Details
 
The following table provides detail of selected balance sheet items:
 
 
December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Accounts receivable:
     
 
     
 
Trade receivables
  $
79,829
    $
82,521
 
Other receivables
   
1,478
     
1,456
 
Total accounts receivable, less allowances of $10,803 and $8,538
  $
81,307
    $
83,977
 
                 
Inventories:
     
 
     
 
Finished goods
  $
157,348
    $
175,074
 
Work in process
   
1,183
     
1,363
 
Raw materials
   
4,008
     
4,026
 
Repair parts
   
10,254
     
10,116
 
Operating supplies
   
2,004
     
1,524
 
Total inventories, less loss provisions of $7,750 and $9,453
  $
174,797
    $
192,103
 
                 
Accrued liabilities:
     
 
     
 
Accrued incentives
  $
24,337
    $
19,359
 
Other accrued liabilities
   
26,320
     
24,369
 
Total accrued liabilities
  $
50,657
    $
43,728
 
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Note 4 - Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
4.
Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill
 
Purchased Intangibles
 
Changes in purchased intangibles balances are as follows:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Beginning balance
  $
13,385
    $
14,565
 
Amortization
   
(560
)    
(1,049
)
Impairment
(see below)
   
(900
)    
 
Foreign currency impact
   
(50
)    
(131
)
Ending balance
  $
11,875
    $
13,385
 
 
Purchased intangible assets are composed of the following:
 
December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Indefinite life intangible assets
  $
11,104
    $
12,035
 
Definite life intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $20,507 and $20,006
   
771
     
1,350
 
Total
  $
11,875
    $
13,385
 

Indefinite life intangible assets are composed of trade names and trademarks that have an indefinite life and are therefore individually tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently in certain circumstances where impairment indicators arise, in accordance with FASB ASC
350.
Our on-going assessment of goodwill as of
June 30, 2019
resulted in the need to test Libbey Holland’s indefinite life intangible asset (Royal Leerdam
® 
trade name) for impairment. We used a relief from royalty method to determine the fair market value that was compared to the carrying value of the indefinite life intangible asset. The sales forecast for Royal Leerdam
® 
branded product was lowered due to declining performance of mid-tier retailers as consumers in EMEA move to discount and on-line retailers. As a result, the estimated fair value was determined to be lower than the carrying value, and we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of
$0.9
million during the
second
quarter of
2019
in our EMEA reporting segment. The inputs used for this analysis are considered Level
3
inputs in the fair value hierarchy. See note 14 for further discussion of the fair value hierarchy. Our annual impairment testing on
October 1, 2019 
and
2018
 did
not
indicate impairment of our indefinite life intangible assets.
 
The remaining definite life intangible asset at
December 
31,
2019
 consists of customer relationships that is amortized over
20
years with a remaining life of
5.0
 years. Amortization expense for definite life intangible assets was
$0.6
million and
$1.0
million for years
2019
and
2018,
respectively.
 
Future estimated amortization expense of definite life intangible assets is as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
2020
 
2021
 
2022
 
2023
 
2024
$154  
$154
 
$154
 
$154
 
$154
 
Goodwill
 
Changes in goodwill balances are as follows:
 
   
2019
   
2018
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
U.S. & Canada
   
Latin America
   
Total
   
U.S. & Canada
   
Latin America
   
Total
 
Beginning balance:
                                               
Goodwill
  $
43,872
    $
125,681
    $
169,553
    $
43,872
    $
125,681
    $
169,553
 
Accumulated impairment losses
   
(5,441
)    
(79,700
)    
(85,141
)    
(5,441
)    
(79,700
)    
(85,141
)
Net beginning balance
   
38,431
     
45,981
     
84,412
     
38,431
     
45,981
     
84,412
 
Impairment
   
     
(45,981
)    
(45,981
)    
     
     
 
Ending balance:
                                               
Goodwill
   
43,872
     
125,681
     
169,553
     
43,872
     
125,681
     
169,553
 
Accumulated impairment losses
   
(5,441
)    
(125,681
)    
(131,122
)    
(5,441
)    
(79,700
)    
(85,141
)
Net ending balance
  $
38,431
    $
    $
38,431
    $
38,431
    $
45,981
    $
84,412
 
 
Goodwill impairment tests are completed for each reporting unit on an annual basis, or more frequently in certain circumstances where impairment indicators arise. The inputs used for this analysis are considered Level
2
and Level
3
inputs in the fair value hierarchy. See note 14 for further discussion of the fair value hierarchy.
 
As part of our on-going assessment of goodwill at
June 30, 2019,
we determined that a triggering event occurred due to the Company’s market capitalization being less than the carrying value, resulting from the significant decline in the Company’s share price during the quarter. Thus, an interim impairment test was performed as of
June 30, 2019.
Additionally, during the
second
quarter, management updated its long-range plan; the updated plan contemplated lower sales and profitability within the Mexico reporting unit (within the Latin America reporting segment) as compared to the projections used in the goodwill impairment testing performed as of
October 1, 2018.
As the impairment testing indicated that the carrying value of the Mexico reporting unit exceeded its fair value, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of
$46.0
million during the
second
quarter of
2019.
After recording the impairment charge, there is
no
longer any goodwill on the balance sheet related to the Mexico acquisition.
 
When performing our test for impairment, we measure each reporting unit’s fair value using a combination of “ income” and “market” approaches on a shipping point basis. The income approach calculates the fair value of the reporting unit based on a discounted cash flow analysis, incorporating the weighted average cost of capital of a hypothetical
third
-party buyer. Significant estimates in the income approach include the following: discount rate; expected financial outlook and profitability of the reporting unit’s business; and foreign currency impacts (Level
3
inputs). Discount rates use the weighted average cost of capital for companies within our peer group, adjusted for specific company risk premium factors. The market approach uses the “Guideline Company” method, which calculates the fair value of the reporting unit based on a comparison of the reporting unit to comparable publicly traded companies. Significant estimates in the market approach model include identifying similar companies with comparable business factors such as size, growth, profitability, risk and return on investment, assessing comparable multiples, as well as consideration of control premiums (Level
2
inputs). The blended approach assigns a
70
percent weighting to the income approach and
30
percent to the market approach (Level
3
input). The higher weighting is given to the income approach due to some limitations of publicly available peer information used in the market approach. The blended fair value of both approaches is then compared to the carrying value, and to the extent that fair value exceeds the carrying value,
no
impairment exists. However, to the extent the carrying value exceeds the fair value, an impairment is recorded.
 
The results of our
October 1, 2019
and
2018
annual impairment reviews did
not
indicate an impairment of goodwill. There were
no
indicators of impairment in our remaining reporting unit with goodwill at
December 31, 2019.
 
For the year ended
December 31, 2019,
asset impairments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations includes the following (dollars in thousands):
 
Balance sheet location
 
Notes
 
Segment
 
Impairment
 
Goodwill
 
Note 4
 
Latin America
  $
45,981
 
Purchased intangible assets - net
 
Note 4
 
EMEA
   
900
 
Property, plant and equipment - net
 
Note 5
 
EMEA
   
12,956
 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
 
Notes 5 & 15
 
EMEA
   
5,315
 
Total asset impairments
  $
65,152
 
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Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
5.
Property, Plant and Equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following:
 
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Land   $
16,515
    $
20,374
 
Buildings    
100,730
     
109,470
 
Machinery and equipment    
486,517
     
531,838
 
Furniture and fixtures    
15,594
     
15,668
 
Software    
22,440
     
25,218
 
Construction in progress    
18,628
     
24,945
 
Gross property, plant and equipment    
660,424
     
727,513
 
Less accumulated depreciation    
426,501
     
462,553
 
Net property, plant and equipment   $
233,923
    $
264,960
 
 
Depreciation expense was
$38.4
 million and
$43.2
 million for the years
2019
 and
2018,
respectively.
 
In accordance with FASB ASC
360,
management concluded an impairment assessment for the Libbey Holland asset group (within our EMEA segment) was necessary, and it was performed as of
December 31, 2019.
The recoverability test failed and, therefore, the Libbey Holland asset group was written down to estimated fair value, utilizing both an income approach using a present value technique and a market approach whereby multiple cash flow scenarios reflecting a range of possible outcomes with varying probability weightings are relied upon. The inputs used for this analysis are considered Level
3
inputs in the fair value hierarchy. See note 14 for further discussion of the fair value hierarchy. As a result, Libbey Holland property, plant and equipment and operating lease right-of-use assets were written down
$13.0
million and
$5.3
million, respectively, at
December 31, 2019. 
See note 4 for a reconciliation of
2019
non-cash asset impairments to the asset impairments line on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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Note 6 - Borrowings
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
6.
Borrowings
 
Borrowings consist of the following:
 
December 31,
   
 
       
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Interest Rate
 
Maturity Date
 
2019
   
2018
 
Borrowings under ABL Facility   floating 
(2)
  December 7, 2022
(1)
  $
17,386
    $
19,868
 
Term Loan B   floating 
(3)
 
April 9, 2021
   
375,800
     
380,200
 
Total borrowings
 
 
 
 
   
393,186
     
400,068
 
Less — unamortized discount and finance fees
 
 
 
 
   
1,346
     
2,368
 
Total borrowings — net
 
 
 
 
   
391,840
     
397,700
 
Less — long term debt due within one year
 
 
 
 
   
16,124
     
4,400
 
Total long-term portion of borrowings — net
 
 
 
 
  $
375,716
    $
393,300
 
___________________________
(
1
)
Maturity date will be
January 9, 2021,
if Term Loan B is
not
refinanced by this date.
(
2
)
The interest rate on the ABL Facility borrowings was
1.75
 percent at
December 31, 2019.
(
3
)
See interest rate swaps under “Term Loan B” below and note 12.
 
Annual maturities for all of our total borrowings for the next
five
years and beyond are as follows:
 
2020
 
2021
 
2022
 
2023
 
2024
 
Thereafter
$16,124  
$359,676
 
$17,386
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement
 
Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of
February 
8,
2010
and amended as of
April 
29,
2011,
May 18, 2012,
April 9, 2014
and
December 7, 2017 (
as amended, the ABL Facility), with a group of
four
financial institutions. The ABL Facility provides for borrowings of up to
$100.0
million, subject to certain borrowing base limitations, reserves and outstanding letters of credit.
 
All borrowings under the ABL Facility are secured by:
 
a
first
-priority security interest in substantially all of the existing and future personal property of Libbey Glass and its domestic subsidiaries (ABL Priority Collateral);
 
a
first
-priority security interest in:
 
100
percent of the stock of Libbey Glass and
100
percent of the stock of substantially all of Libbey Glass’s present and future direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries;
 
100
percent of the non-voting stock of substantially all of Libbey Glass’s
first
-tier present and future foreign subsidiaries; and
 
65
percent of the voting stock of substantially all of Libbey Glass’s
first
-tier present and future foreign subsidiaries;
 
a
first
-priority security interest in substantially all proceeds and products of the property and assets described above; and
 
a
second
-priority security interest in substantially all of the owned real property, equipment and fixtures in the United States of Libbey Glass and its domestic subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens (Term Priority Collateral).
 
Additionally, borrowings by Libbey Europe under the ABL Facility are secured by:
 
a
first
-priority lien on substantially all of the existing and future real and personal property of Libbey Europe and its Dutch subsidiaries; and
 
a
first
-priority security interest in:
 
100
percent of the stock of Libbey Europe and
100
percent of the stock of substantially all of the Dutch subsidiaries; and
 
100
percent (or a lesser percentage in certain circumstances) of the outstanding stock issued by the
first
-tier foreign subsidiaries of Libbey Europe and its Dutch subsidiaries.
 
Swingline borrowings are limited to
$10.0
million, with swingline borrowings for Libbey Europe being limited to the U.S. equivalent of
$5.0
million. Loans comprising each CBFR (CB Floating Rate) Borrowing, including each Swingline Loan, bear interest at the CB Floating Rate plus the Applicable Rate, and euro-denominated swingline borrowings (Eurocurrency Loans) bear interest calculated at the Netherlands swingline rate, as defined in the ABL Facility, subject to a LIBOR floor of
0.0
percent. The Applicable Rates for CBFR Loans and Eurocurrency Loans vary depending on our aggregate remaining availability. The Applicable Rates for CBFR Loans and Eurocurrency Loans were
0.75
percent and
1.75
percent, respectively, at
December 
31,
2019.
Libbey pays a quarterly Commitment Fee, as defined by the ABL Facility, on the total credit provided under the ABL Facility. The Commitment Fee was
0.25
percent at
December 
31,
2019.
No
compensating balances are required by the ABL Facility. The ABL Facility does
not
require compliance with a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant, unless aggregate unused availability falls below
$10.0
million. If our aggregate unused ABL availability were to fall below
$10.0
million, the fixed charge coverage ratio requirement would be
1:00
to
1:00.
Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe have the option to increase the ABL Facility by
$25.0
million. At
December 
31,
2019,
Libbey Europe had outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility of
$17.4
million, and Libbey Glass had
no
outstanding borrowings. At
December 
31,
2018,
Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe had outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility of
$3.5
million and
$16.4
million, respectively. Interest is payable on the last day of the interest period, which can range from
one
month to
six
months depending on the maturity of each individual borrowing on the ABL facility.
 
The borrowing base under the ABL Facility is determined by a monthly analysis of the eligible accounts receivable and inventory. The borrowing base is the sum of (a) 
85
percent of eligible accounts receivable and (b) the lesser of (i) 
85
percent of the net orderly liquidation value (NOLV) of eligible inventory, (ii) 
65
percent of eligible inventory, or (iii)
$75.0
million.
 
The ABL Facility also provides for the issuance of up to
$15.0
million of letters of credit that, when outstanding, are applied against the
$100.0
million limit. At
December 
31,
2019,
$10.0
million in letters of credit and other reserves were outstanding. Remaining unused availability under the ABL Facility was
$68.2
million at
December 
31,
2019,
compared to
$71.6
million under the ABL Facility at
December 
31,
2018.
 
Term Loan B
 
On
April 9, 2014,
Libbey Glass consummated its
$440.0
million Senior Secured Term Loan B of Libbey Glass due
2021
(Term Loan B). The net proceeds of the Term Loan B were
$438.9
million, after the
0.25
percent original issue discount of
$1.1
million. The Term Loan B had related fees of approximately
$6.7
million that will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the loan.
 
The Term Loan B is evidenced by a Senior Secured Credit Agreement, dated
April 9, 2014 (
Credit Agreement), between Libbey Glass, the Company, the domestic subsidiaries of Libbey Glass listed as guarantors therein (Subsidiary Guarantors and together with the Company, Guarantors), and the lenders. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, aggregate principal of
$1.1
million is due on the last business day of each quarter. The Term Loan B bears interest at the rate of LIBOR plus
3.0
percent, subject to a LIBOR floor of
0.75
percent. The interest rate was
4.71
percent per year at
December 
31,
2019
and
5.39
percent at
December 
31,
2018,
and will mature on
April 
9,
2021.
Although the Credit Agreement does
not
contain financial covenants, the Credit Agreement contains other covenants that restrict the ability of Libbey Glass and the Guarantors to, among other things:
 
 
incur, assume or guarantee additional indebtedness;
 
pay dividends, make certain investments or other restricted payments;
 
create liens;
 
enter into affiliate transactions;
 
merge or consolidate, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all the assets of Libbey Glass and the Guarantors; and
 
transfer or sell assets.
 
We
may
voluntarily prepay, in whole or in part, the Term Loan B without premium or penalty but with accrued interest. Beginning with the year-ended
December 31, 2015,
the Credit Agreement requires us to make an annual mandatory prepayment offer to lenders of
0.0
to
50.0
percent of our excess cash flow, depending on our excess cash flow and leverage ratios as defined in the Credit Agreement. The calculation is made at the end of each year and the mandatory prepayment offer to lenders is made
no
later than
ten
business days after the filing of our annual compliance certificate to the lenders. The amount of any required mandatory prepayment offer is reduced by the amounts of any optional prepayments we made during the applicable year or prior to the prepayment offer in the year the offer is required to be made. The anticipated payment associated with our
2019
financial results is included in long-term debt due within
one
year on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
 
The Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default, including cross default with the ABL Facility. In the case of an event of default as defined in the Credit Agreement, all of the outstanding Term Loan B will become due and payable immediately without further action or notice. The Term Loan B and the related guarantees under the Credit Agreement are secured by (i) 
first
priority liens on the Term Priority Collateral and (ii) 
second
priority liens on the ABL Collateral.
 
On
April 1, 2015
and
September 24, 2018,
we executed interest rate swaps on our Term Loan B as part of our risk management strategy to mitigate the risks involved with fluctuating interest rates. The interest rate swaps effectively convert a portion of our Term Loan B debt from a variable interest rate to a fixed interest rate, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future income. See note 12 for further discussion on the interest rate swaps.
 
Libbey Mexico Line of Credit
 
On
June 17, 2019,
Crisa Libbey Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. entered into a
$3.0
million working capital line of credit with Banco Santander Mexico to cover seasonal working capital needs, guaranteed by its parent company, Libbey Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. The line of credit matures on
December 14, 2020,
and has a floating interest rate of LIBOR plus
3.20
percent. At
December 31, 2019,
there were
no
borrowings under this line of credit. Interest with respect to borrowings on the line of credit is due monthly.
 
AICEP Loan
 
From time to time since
July 2012,
Libbey Portugal has entered into loan agreements with Agencia para Investmento Comercio Externo de Portugal, EPE (AICEP), the Portuguese Agency for investment and external trade. This loan was fully repaid in
July 2018,
and the interest rate was
0.0
percent.
 
Notes Payable
 
We have an overdraft line of credit for a maximum of
€0.8
million. At
December 
31,
2019
and
2018,
there were
no
borrowings under the facility, which had an interest rate of
1.50
percent. Interest with respect to the note is paid monthly.
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Note 7 - Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
7.
Income Taxes
 
The provisions for income taxes were calculated based on the following components of income (loss) before income taxes:
 
Year ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
United States
  $
(6,405
)   $
(12,682
)
Non-U.S.
   
(53,861
)    
14,979
 
Total income (loss) before income taxes
  $
(60,266
)   $
2,297
 
 
The current and deferred provisions (benefit) for income taxes were:
 
Year ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Current:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. federal
  $
1,011
    $
1,945
 
Non-U.S.
   
5,142
     
6,780
 
U.S. state and local
   
326
     
694
 
Total current income tax provision
   
6,479
     
9,419
 
                 
Deferred:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. federal
   
576
     
687
 
Non-U.S.
   
1,645
     
310
 
U.S. state and local
   
53
     
(163
)
Total deferred income tax provision
   
2,274
     
834
 
                 
Total:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. federal
   
1,587
     
2,632
 
Non-U.S.
   
6,787
     
7,090
 
U.S. state and local
   
379
     
531
 
Total income tax provision
  $
8,753
    $
10,253
 
 
U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes have
not
been recognized on the excess of the amount for financial reporting over the tax basis of investments in foreign subsidiaries that is indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States. This amount becomes taxable upon a repatriation of assets from the subsidiary or a sale or liquidation of the subsidiary.
 There were
no
such temporary differences as of
December 31, 2019. 
At
December 31, 2018,
the temporary differences totaled
$14.6
 million and the unrecognized 
deferred income tax liability was 
$3.0
 million.
 
Reconciliation from the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to the consolidated effective income tax rate was as follows:
 
Year ended December 31,
 
2019
   
2018
 
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate
   
21.0
%    
21.0
%
Increase (decrease) in rate due to:
               
Non-U.S. income tax differential
   
0.2
     
19.9
 
U.S. state and local income taxes, net of related U.S. federal income taxes
   
0.3
     
22.6
 
U.S. federal credits
   
1.4
     
(9.8
)
Permanent adjustments
   
(1.9
)    
27.7
 
Foreign withholding taxes
   
(1.0
)    
75.9
 
Valuation allowances
   
(9.6
)    
143.5
 
Unrecognized tax benefits
   
0.7
     
48.4
 
Impact of foreign exchange
   
(1.6
)    
71.6
 
Asset impairments
   
(17.6
)    
 
Other
   
(6.4
)    
25.6
 
Consolidated effective income tax rate
   
(14.5
)%    
446.4
%
 
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities:
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities result from temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes and from income tax carryovers and credits. The significant components of our deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
 
December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Deferred income tax assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pension
  $
7,510
 
 
$
9,722
   
Non-pension post-retirement benefits
   
12,271
 
 
 
11,712
   
Other accrued liabilities
   
22,486
 
 
 
16,477
   
Receivables
   
2,544
 
 
 
1,994
   
Operating lease liabilities    
15,068
 
 
 
   
Net operating loss and charitable contribution carryforwards
   
11,333
 
(1)
 
14,143
 
 
Tax credits
   
11,432
 
(2)
 
13,373
 
 
Total deferred income tax assets
   
82,644
 
(3)
 
67,421
 
 
Valuation allowances
   
(26,963
)
 
 
(22,068
)  
Net deferred income tax assets
   
55,681
 
 
 
45,353
   
                   
Deferred income tax liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment
   
13,213
 
 
 
15,332
   
Inventories
   
1,587
 
 
 
1,699
   
Operating lease right-of-use assets    
14,009
 
 
 
   
Intangibles and other
   
4,229
 
 
 
4,987
   
Total deferred income tax liabilities
   
33,038
 
 
 
22,018
   
Net deferred income tax asset
  $
22,643
 
 
$
23,335
   
___________________________
(
1
)
At
December 31, 2019,
non-U.S. operating loss carryforwards of
$42.0
 million expire between
2021
and
2027.
(
2
)
At
December 31, 2019,
U.S. general business credit carryforwards of
$2.2
 million expire between
2024
and
2038.
U.S. AMT credits of
$0.1
 million and the foreign credits of
$9.1
 million do
not
expire.
(
3
)
In order to fully realize our U.S. deferred tax assets as of
December 31, 2019,
the Company needs to generate approximately
$179.2
 million of future taxable income.
 
Valuation Allowances:
We currently have a valuation allowance in place on our deferred income tax assets in the Netherlands
.
We intend to maintain this allowance until a period of sustainable income is achieved and management concludes it is more likely than
not
that those deferred income tax assets will be realized.
Management’s outlook regarding the future profitability of our China operations make it unlikely that any of its deferred tax assets will ever be utilized.  As a result, a valuation allowance was recorded against the net deferred tax assets of our primary China subsidiary. 
 
Management concluded that it is
not
more likely than
not
that the disallowed interest expense for
2019
 and
2018
 can be fully utilized in future years. Accordingly, a partial valuation allowance has been recorded against the deferred tax asset related to the limitation on the U.S. deduction for interest expense. In addition, partial valuation allowances have been recorded against state operating loss carryforwards.
 
Uncertain Tax Positions:
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to examination by various countries’ tax authorities. These examinations
may
lead to proposed or assessed adjustments to our taxes. In
August 2016,
one
of our Mexican subsidiaries received a tax assessment from the Mexican tax authority (SAT) related to the audit of its
2010
tax year. The amount assessed was approximately
3
billion Mexican pesos, which was equivalent to approximately
$157
million U.S. dollars as of the date of the assessment.
 
During
December
of 
2019,
Management and SAT reached an agreement whereby Libbey would concede certain tax issues resulting in payment of tax, interest and penalty of
$3.2
 million. SAT would uphold its adverse finding on the remaining issue.  Libbey believes SAT’s position on the remaining issue is invalid, intends to litigate the issue, and believes it is more likely than
not
that the Company will prevail in litigation. The SAT Legal Division formalized this agreement in
January, 2020
by issuing a resolution ordering SAT Audit Division to issue a revised assessment consistent with this agreement. We believe that our tax reserves related to uncertain tax positions are adequate at this time.
 
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, is as follows:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Beginning balance
  $
4,212
    $
5,007
 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
   
1,199
     
438
 
Additions for tax positions of prior years
   
6
     
9
 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
   
(82
)    
(1,698
)
Changes due to lapse of statute of limitations
   
-
     
513
 
Reductions due to settlements with tax authorities
   
(3,045
)    
(57
)
Ending balance
  $
2,290
    $
4,212
 
 
We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. Other disclosures relating to unrecognized tax benefits are as follows:
 
December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate
  $
2,455
    $
5,283
 
Interest, net of tax benefit, accrued in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
  $
91
    $
1,027
 
Penalties, accrued in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
  $
74
    $
43
 
Interest expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
  $
36
    $
523
 
Penalties expense (benefit) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
  $
31
    $
5
 
 
Based upon the outcome of tax examinations, judicial proceedings, other settlements with taxing jurisdictions, or expiration of statutes of limitations, it is reasonably possible that the ultimate resolution of these unrecognized tax benefits
may
result in a payment that is materially different from the current estimate of the tax liabilities. It is also reasonably possible that gross unrecognized tax benefits
may
decrease within the next
twelve
months by approximately
$0.1
million due to settlements with tax authorities.
 
Other Matters:
We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. As of
December 
31,
2019,
the tax years that remained subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions were as follows:
 
Jurisdiction
 
Open Years
 
Canada
   
2016
2019
 
China
   
2014
2019
 
Mexico (excluding 2011 which is closed)
   
2010
2019
 
Netherlands
   
2018 –
2019
 
Portugal
   
2009
 – 2019
 
United States (excluding 2012 and 2013 which are closed)
   
2011
2019
 
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 8 - Pension
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
8.
Pension
 
We have pension plans covering the majority of our employees. Benefits generally are based on compensation and length of service for salaried employees and job grade and length of service for hourly employees. In addition, we have an unfunded supplemental employee retirement plan (SERP) that covers salaried U.S.-based employees of Libbey hired before
January 
1,
2006.
The U.S. pension plans cover the salaried U.S.-based employees of Libbey hired before
January 
1,
2006,
and over half of the hourly U.S.-based employees. Hourly employees hired at Shreveport after
December 15, 2008,
and at Toledo after
September 
30,
2010,
are
not
eligible to participate. Effective
January 1, 2013,
we ceased annual company contribution credits to the cash balance accounts in our Libbey U.S. Salaried Pension Plan and SERP. The non-U.S. pension plans cover the employees of our wholly owned subsidiary in Mexico and are unfunded.
 
Effect on Operations
 
The components of our net pension expense, including the SERP, are as follows:
 
Year ended December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)
  $
3,368
    $
4,009
    $
1,032
    $
1,142
    $
4,400
    $
5,151
 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
   
13,530
     
12,615
     
3,068
     
2,984
     
16,598
     
15,599
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(20,781
)    
(22,658
)    
     
     
(20,781
)    
(22,658
)
Amortization of unrecognized:
                                               
Prior service cost (credit)
   
     
1
     
(200
)    
(201
)    
(200
)    
(200
)
Actuarial loss
   
4,396
     
6,472
     
413
     
622
     
4,809
     
7,094
 
Settlement charge
   
9
     
     
     
92
     
9
     
92
 
Pension expense
  $
522
    $
439
    $
4,313
    $
4,639
    $
4,835
    $
5,078
 
 
The non-service cost components of pension expense are included in other income (expense) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See note 16 for additional information.
 
Actuarial Assumptions
 
The assumptions used to determine net periodic pension expense for each year and the benefit obligations at
December 31
st
were as follows:
 
   
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
 
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Net periodic pension expense:
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
Discount rate
   
4.31%
to
4.33%
     
3.64%
to
3.69%
     
10.06%
     
9.40%
 
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
   
6.50%
     
7.00%
     
Not applicable
     
Not applicable
 
Rate of compensation increase
   
Not applicable
     
Not applicable
     
4.30%
     
4.30%
 
Cash balance interest crediting rate
   
5.50%
     
5.50%
     
Not applicable
     
Not applicable
 
Benefit obligations:
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
Discount rate
   
3.45%
to
3.50%
     
4.31%
to
4.33%
     
8.80%
     
10.60%
 
Rate of compensation increase
   
Not applicable
     
Not applicable
     
4.30%
     
4.30%
 
Cash balance interest crediting rate
   
5.50%
     
5.50%
     
Not applicable
     
Not applicable
 
 
The discount rate enables us to estimate the present value of expected future cash flows on the measurement date. The rate used reflects a rate of return on high-quality fixed income investments that match the duration of expected benefit payments at our
December 
31
measurement date. The discount rate at
December 
31
is used to measure the year-end benefit obligations and the earnings effects for the subsequent year. A higher discount rate decreases the present value of benefit obligations and decreases pension expense.
 
To determine the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets for our funded plans, we consider the current and expected asset allocations, as well as historical and expected returns on various categories of plan assets. At
December 
31,
2019,
the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is
6.50
percent, which will be used to measure the earnings effects for
2020.
 
The cash balance interest crediting rate, which applies only to the U.S. Salaried Plan, enables us to calculate the benefit obligation through projecting future interest credits on cash balance accounts between the measurement date and a participant’s assumed retirement date. The rate adjusts annually and is the
30
-year Treasury rate in effect as of
October
in the preceding plan year, subject to a minimum of
5
percent. A lower cash balance interest crediting rate assumption decreases the benefit obligation and decreases pension expense.
 
Future benefits are assumed to increase in a manner consistent with past experience of the plans except for the Libbey U.S. Salaried Pension Plan and SERP as discussed above, which, to the extent benefits are based on compensation, includes assumed compensation increases as presented above. Amortization included in net pension expense is based on the average remaining service of employees.
 
We account for our defined benefit pension plans on an expense basis that reflects actuarial funding methods. The actuarial valuations require significant estimates and assumptions to be made by management, primarily with respect to the discount rate and expected long-term return on plan assets. These assumptions are all susceptible to changes in market conditions. The discount rate is based on a selected settlement portfolio from a universe of high quality bonds. In determining the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, we consider historical market and portfolio rates of return, asset allocations and expectations of future rates of return. We evaluate these critical assumptions on our annual measurement date of
December 
31
st
. Other assumptions involving demographic factors such as retirement age, mortality and turnover are evaluated periodically and are updated to reflect our experience. Actual results in any given year often will differ from actuarial assumptions because of demographic, economic and other factors.
 
For our U.S. pension plans, we began using the Pri-
2012
mortality base table and MP-
2019
generational mortality improvement projection scale, as released by the Society of Actuaries in
October 2019,
to determine our projected benefit obligations at
December 31, 2019.
Prior to this, we used the RP
2014
Sex Distinct Mortality Tables along with the yearly generational projection scale, as released by the Society of Actuaries. 
 
Projected Benefit Obligation (PBO) and Fair Value of Assets
 
The changes in the projected benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets are as follows:
 
Year ended December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Change in projected benefit obligation:
                                               
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year
  $
322,594
    $
354,053
    $
29,978
    $
31,967
    $
352,572
    $
386,020
 
Service cost
   
3,368
     
4,009
     
1,032
     
1,142
     
4,400
     
5,151
 
Interest cost
   
13,530
     
12,615
     
3,068
     
2,984
     
16,598
     
15,599
 
Exchange rate fluctuations
   
     
     
1,549
     
138
     
1,549
     
138
 
Actuarial (gain) loss
   
28,820
     
(28,481
)    
8,878
     
(3,056
)    
37,698
     
(31,537
)
Settlements paid
   
(112
)    
     
     
     
(112
)    
 
Benefits paid
   
(19,745
)    
(19,602
)    
(3,210
)    
(3,197
)    
(22,955
)    
(22,799
)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year
  $
348,455
    $
322,594
    $
41,295
    $
29,978
    $
389,750
    $
352,572
 
                                                 
Change in fair value of plan assets:
                                               
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
  $
304,084
    $
343,219
    $
    $
    $
304,084
    $
343,219
 
Actual return on plan assets
   
61,961
     
(19,533
)    
     
     
61,961
     
(19,533
)
Employer contributions
   
112
     
     
3,210
     
3,197
     
3,322
     
3,197
 
Settlements paid
   
(112
)    
     
     
     
(112
)    
 
Benefits paid
   
(19,745
)    
(19,602
)    
(3,210
)    
(3,197
)    
(22,955
)    
(22,799
)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year
  $
346,300
    $
304,084
    $
    $
    $
346,300
    $
304,084
 
                                                 
Funded ratio
   
99.4
%    
94.3
%    
0
%    
0
%    
88.9
%    
86.2
%
Funded status and net accrued pension benefit cost
  $
(2,155
)   $
(18,510
)   $
(41,295
)   $
(29,978
)   $
(43,450
)   $
(48,488
)
 
The U.S. defined benefit pension plans experienced actuarial (gains) losses of
$28.8
 million and $(
28.5
) million for the years ended
December 31, 2019 
and
2018,
respectively, primarily driven by assumption changes in the discount rate used to determine the benefit obligations.
 
The non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans experienced actuarial (gains) losses of
$8.9
 million and $(
3.1
) million for the years ended
December 31, 2019 
and
2018,
respectively, primarily driven by assumption changes in the discount rate and demographic experience used to determine the benefit obligations.
 
The current portion of the pension liability reflects the present value of expected benefit payments to be paid in the subsequent year by the Company. The net accrued pension benefit liability at
December 31
st
represents underfunded (including unfunded) pension benefits, and is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
 
December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Pension asset
  $
5,712
    $
 
Pension liability (current portion)
   
(2,543
)    
(3,282
)
Pension liability
   
(46,619
)    
(45,206
)
Net accrued pension liability
  $
(43,450
)   $
(48,488
)
 
The cumulative pretax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCI) as of
December 
31
are as follows:
 
December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Net actuarial loss
  $
88,703
    $
105,468
    $
17,772
    $
8,732
    $
106,475
    $
114,200
 
Prior service cost (credit)
   
     
     
(2,351
)    
(2,447
)    
(2,351
)    
(2,447
)
Total cost in AOCI
  $
88,703
    $
105,468
    $
15,421
    $
6,285
    $
104,124
    $
111,753
 
 
Estimated contributions for
2020,
as well as, contributions made in
2019
 and
2018
 to the pension plans are as follows:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
Estimated contributions in 2020
  $
163
    $
2,486
    $
2,649
 
Contributions made in 2019
  $
112
    $
3,210
    $
3,322
 
Contributions made in 2018
  $
    $
3,197
    $
3,197
 
 
It is difficult to estimate future cash contributions to the pension plans, as such amounts are a function of actual investment returns, withdrawals from the plans, changes in interest rates and other factors uncertain at this time. It is possible that greater cash contributions
may
be required in
2020
 than the amounts in the above table. Although a decline in market conditions, changes in current pension law and uncertainties regarding significant assumptions used in the actuarial valuations
may
have a material impact in future required contributions to our pension plans, we currently do
not
expect funding requirements to have a material adverse impact on current or future liquidity.
 
Pension benefit payment amounts are anticipated to be paid from the plans (including the SERP) as follows:
 
Fiscal Year
       
 
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
   
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
2020
    $
20,040
    $
2,486
    $
22,526
 
2021
    $
20,212
    $
2,580
    $
22,792
 
2022
    $
20,412
    $
2,988
    $
23,400
 
2023
    $
20,669
    $
2,763
    $
23,432
 
2024
    $
20,748
    $
3,002
    $
23,750
 
2025-2029     $
103,285
    $
18,071
    $
121,356
 
 
Projected and Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets
 
The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with a projected and accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at
December 
31,
2019
 and
2018
 were as follows:
 
December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Projected benefit obligation
  $
268,232
    $
322,594
    $
41,295
    $
29,978
    $
309,527
    $
352,572
 
Accumulated benefit obligation
  $
268,232
    $
322,594
    $
35,557
    $
26,717
    $
303,789
    $
349,311
 
Fair value of plan assets
  $
260,365
    $
304,084
    $
    $
    $
260,365
    $
304,084
 
 
Plan Assets
 
Our investment strategy is to control and manage investment risk through diversification across asset classes and investment styles, within established target asset allocation ranges. The investment risk of the assets is limited by appropriate diversification both within and between asset classes. Assets are diversified among a mix of traditional investments in equity and fixed income instruments, as well as alternative investments including real estate and hedge funds. It would be anticipated that a modest allocation to short-term investments would exist within the plans, since each investment manager is likely to hold some short-term investments in the portfolio with the goal of ensuring that sufficient liquidity will be available to meet expected cash flow requirements.
 
Our investment valuation policy is to state the investments at fair value. Primarily all investments are valued at their respective net asset value (NAV) as a practical expedient and calculated by the Trustee. The real estate, equity securities and fixed income investments are held in a Group Trust which is valued at the unit prices established by the Trustee and are valued using NAV as a practical expedient. Underlying equity securities (including large and small cap domestic and international equities), for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported readily available sales price on their principal exchange on the valuation date or official close for certain markets. Fixed income investments are valued on a basis of valuations furnished by a trustee-approved pricing service, which determines valuations for normal institutional-size trading units of such securities which are generally recognized at fair value as determined in good faith by the Trustee. The fair value of investments in real estate funds is based on valuation of the fund as determined by periodic appraisals of the underlying investments owned by the respective fund. Investments in registered investment companies are valued at quoted market prices. Collective pooled funds, if any, are recorded using NAV practical expedients. Short-term investments are valued at their respective NAV and have
no
redemption restrictions. The hedge fund investments using NAV as a practical expedient are valued by using estimated month-end NAV and performance numbers provided by the fund administrator. The Plan is required to provide a month’s advance written notice to liquidate its entire share in the Group Trust. Certain investments in the hedge funds can only be liquidated on either a quarterly or semi-annual basis, require advance notification and are subject to audit holdback provisions.
 
Investments measured at NAV as a practical expedient for fair value have been excluded from the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The table below presents our U.S. pension plan assets at fair value.
 
December 31,
 
Measured at NAV as a practical expedient
   
Target Allocation
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2020
 
Short-term investments
  $
7,489
    $
9,796
     
3
%
Real estate
   
7,623
     
6,198
     
2
%
Equity securities
   
139,060
     
108,952
     
40
%
Debt securities
   
155,574
     
146,080
     
45
%
Hedge funds
   
36,554
     
33,058
     
10
%
    $
346,300
    $
304,084
     
100
%
 
Other Retirement Plans
 
We sponsor the Libbey Inc. Salary and Hourly
401
(k) plans (the Plans) to provide retirement benefits for our U.S. employees. As allowed under Section 
401
(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, the Plans provide for tax-deferred wage contributions for eligible employees. For the Salary Plan, we match
100
percent on the
first
6
percent of pretax contributions from eligible earnings on a per pay basis. For the Hourly Plan, we match
50
percent of the
first
6
percent of pretax contributions from eligible earnings on a per pay basis. All matching contributions are invested according to the employees’ deferral elections and vest immediately. Our matching contributions to all U.S. Plans totaled
$3.9
 million and
$3.8
 million in
2019
 and
2018,
respectively.
 
Libbey Holland makes cash contributions to the Pensioenfonds voor de Grafische Bedrijven (“PGB”), an industry wide pension fund, as participating employees earn pension benefits. These related costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to
$2.0
 million in both 
2019
 and
2018.
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Note 9 - Non-pension Post-retirement Benefits
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Postemployment Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
9.
Non-pension Post-retirement Benefits
 
We provide certain retiree healthcare and life insurance benefits covering our U.S. and Canadian salaried employees hired before
January 
1,
2004
 and over half of our union hourly employees. Hourly employees hired at Shreveport after
December 15, 2008,
and at Toledo after
September 30, 2010,
are
not
eligible to participate. Employees are generally eligible for benefits upon retirement and completion of a specified number of years of creditable service. Benefits for most hourly retirees are determined by collective bargaining. The U.S. non-pension, post-retirement plans cover the hourly and salaried U.S.-based employees of Libbey (excluding those mentioned above). The non-U.S., non-pension, post-retirement plans cover the retirees and active employees of Libbey who are located in Canada. The post-retirement benefit plans are unfunded.
 
Effect on Operations
 
The provision for our non-pension, post-retirement, benefit expense consists of the following:
 
Year ended December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Service cost
  $
443
    $
604
    $
1
    $
1
    $
444
    $
605
 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
   
1,836
     
1,822
     
36
     
38
     
1,872
     
1,860
 
Amortization of unrecognized:
                                               
Prior service credit
   
(282
)    
(282
)    
     
     
(282
)    
(282
)
Actuarial gain
   
(376
)    
(209
)    
(76
)    
(64
)    
(452
)    
(273
)
Non-pension post-retirement benefit expense (income)
  $
1,621
    $
1,935
    $
(39
)   $
(25
)   $
1,582
    $
1,910
 
 
The non-service cost components of benefit expense above are included in other income (expense) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See note 16 for additional information.
 
Actuarial Assumptions
 
The significant assumptions used for each year and at
December 31
st
were as follows:
 
   
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
 
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Net periodic benefit expense
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
Discount rate
 
4.27
%  
3.60
%  
3.52
%  
3.26
%
Non-pension post-retirement benefit obligation
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
Discount rate
 
3.41
%  
4.27
%  
2.92
%  
3.52
%
Weighted average assumed healthcare cost trend rates
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year
 
6.00
%  
6.25
%  
6.00
%  
6.25
%
Ultimate healthcare trend rate
 
4.50
%  
5.00
%  
5.00
%  
5.00
%
Year the ultimate healthcare trend rate is reached
 
2026
   
2024
   
2024
   
2024
 
 
We use various actuarial assumptions, including the discount rate and the expected trend in healthcare costs, to estimate the costs and benefit obligations for our retiree health plan. The discount rate is determined based on high-quality fixed income investments that match the duration of expected retiree medical benefits at our
December 
31
measurement date to establish the discount rate. The discount rate at
December 
31
is used to measure the year-end benefit obligations and the earnings effects for the subsequent year. The healthcare cost trend rate represents our expected annual rates of change in the cost of healthcare benefits. The trend rate noted above represents a forward projection of healthcare costs as of the measurement date.
 
Accumulated Post-retirement Benefit Obligation
 
The changes in the non-pension, post-retirement, benefit obligation are as follows:
 
Year ended December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Change in accumulated non-pension post-retirement benefit obligation:
                                               
Benefit obligation, beginning of year
  $
45,899
    $
52,648
    $
1,067
    $
1,295
    $
46,966
    $
53,943
 
Service cost
   
443
     
604
     
1
     
1
     
444
     
605
 
Interest cost
   
1,836
     
1,822
     
36
     
38
     
1,872
     
1,860
 
Plan participants’ contributions
   
409
     
512
     
     
     
409
     
512
 
Actuarial (gain) loss
   
4,666
     
(5,305
)    
(41
)    
(106
)    
4,625
     
(5,411
)
Exchange rate fluctuations
   
     
     
49
     
(96
)    
49
     
(96
)
Benefits paid
   
(4,990
)    
(4,382
)    
(51
)    
(65
)    
(5,041
)    
(4,447
)
Benefit obligation, end of year
  $
48,263
    $
45,899
    $
1,061
    $
1,067
    $
49,324
    $
46,966
 
                                                 
Funded status and accrued benefit cost
  $
48,263
    $
45,899
    $
1,061
    $
1,067
    $
49,324
    $
46,966
 
 
The U.S. non-pension, post-retirement, benefit plans experienced actuarial losses of
$4.7
 million in
2019
 primarily due to the updated discount rate and higher than expected healthcare costs. Actuarial (gains) in the U.S. of $(
5.3
) million in
2018
 were primarily driven by the updated discount rate and lower than expected healthcare costs. 
 
The total accrued non-pension, post-retirement, benefits liability at
December 31
st
represents unfunded post-retirement benefits and is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
 
December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Non-pension post-retirement benefits (current portion)
  $
3,817
    $
3,951
 
Non-pension post-retirement benefits
   
45,507
     
43,015
 
Total non-pension post-retirement benefits liability
  $
49,324
    $
46,966
 
 
The cumulative pretax amounts recognized in AOCI as of
December 
31
are as follows:
 
December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Net actuarial gain
  $
(134
)   $
(5,176
)   $
(808
)   $
(806
)   $
(942
)   $
(5,982
)
Prior service credit
   
(698
)    
(980
)    
     
     
(698
)    
(980
)
Total credit in AOCI
  $
(832
)   $
(6,156
)   $
(808
)   $
(806
)   $
(1,640
)   $
(6,962
)
 
Non-pension, post-retirement, benefit payments, net of estimated future retiree contributions, are anticipated to be paid as follows:
 
Fiscal Year
                         
(dollars in thousands)
   
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
2020
    $
3,768
    $
114
    $
3,882
 
2021
    $
3,686
    $
109
    $
3,795
 
2022
    $
3,688
    $
103
    $
3,791
 
2023
    $
3,594
    $
93
    $
3,687
 
2024
    $
3,498
    $
84
    $
3,582
 
2025-2029     $
15,370
    $
245
    $
15,615
 
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 10 - Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
10.
Net Loss per Share of Common Stock
 
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share:
 
Year ended December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands, except earnings per share)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Numerator for loss per share:
     
 
     
 
Net loss that is available to common shareholders
  $
(69,019
)   $
(7,956
)
                 
Denominator for basic loss per share:
     
 
     
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
   
22,419,138
     
22,180,102
 
                 
Denominator for diluted loss per share:
     
 
     
 
Effect of stock options and restricted stock units
   
     
 
Adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions
   
22,419,138
     
22,180,102
 
                 
Basic loss per share
  $
(3.08
)   $
(0.36
)
                 
Diluted loss per share
  $
(3.08
)   $
(0.36
)
                 
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from computation of diluted loss per share
   
1,825,727
     
1,285,307
 
 
When applicable, diluted shares outstanding is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the dilutive effects of equity-based compensation outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method.
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 11 - Employee Stock Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
11.
Employee Stock Benefit Plans    
 
We have
two
equity participation plans, the Amended and Restated Libbey Inc.
2006
Omnibus Incentive Plan and the Libbey Inc.
2016
Omnibus Incentive Plan, which we refer to as the Omnibus Plans. Up to a total of
2,960,000
 and
2,950,000
shares of Libbey Inc. common stock are authorized for issuance as equity-based compensation under the
2006
and
2016
Omnibus Plans, respectively. Under the Omnibus Plans, grants of equity-based compensation
may
take the form of stock, stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance shares or units, restricted stock or restricted stock units (RSUs) or other stock-based awards. Employees and directors are eligible for awards under these plans. The vesting period of stock options and RSUs is generally
three
or
four
years with prorated annual vesting. We grant non-employee members of our Board of Directors shares of stock that vest immediately. Awards are subject to alternate vesting plans for death, disability, retirement eligibility and involuntary termination. All employee grants of equity-based compensation are amortized using a ratable straight-line method over the vesting period and are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Shares of common stock to be issued under the plans are made available through authorized and unissued Libbey common stock. As of
December 31, 2019,
shares available to be issued under the
2006
and
2016
Omnibus Incentive Plans were
251,811
and
1,889,023,
respectively. In addition, we have a limited number of outstanding stock appreciation rights and cash-settled RSUs that are immaterial and will be settled in cash.

The Black-Scholes option-pricing model is used to estimate the grant-date fair value for stock options. The exercise price of stock options is generally equal to the closing market price of our common stock on the date of grant, and the maximum term is 
ten
years. Grant-date fair value for RSUs is measured based on the closing market price of the stock at date of grant less the present value of expected dividends over the vesting period, as dividends are
not
payable on unvested RSUs. On
March 25, 2019,
the CEO was awarded
150,000
 stock options which were divided into
four
equal groups, with different exercise prices of
$7.00,
$8.50,
$10.00
and
$11.50,
all cliff vesting on
March 25, 2022. 
 
The following table summarizes award activity for the current fiscal year:
 
   
Stock Options
   
Stock and RSUs
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted-average Exercise Price (per share)
   
Shares / Units
   
Weighted-average Grant Date Fair Value (per share)
 
Outstanding balance at December 31, 2018
   
590,572
    $
16.82
     
692,929
    $
7.66
 
Granted    
150,000
    $
9.25
     
848,803
    $
3.37
 
Exercised or vested
   
     
 
     
(336,182
)   $
6.94
 
Forfeited or expired
   
(31,249
)   $
14.69
     
(98,713
)   $
5.13
 
Outstanding balance at December 31, 2019
   
709,323
    $
15.31
     
1,106,837
    $
4.82
 
Exercisable at December 31, 2019
   
438,915
    $
17.94
     
 
     
 
 
 
Since all stock options are under water at
December 31, 2019,
there is
no
intrinsic value for stock options outstanding or exercisable. At
December 31, 2019,
the weighted-average remaining contractual life for stock options outstanding and stock options exercisable is
6.1
years and
4.8
years, respectively. The intrinsic value for share-based instruments is defined as the difference between the current market value and the exercise price.
 
As of
December 
31,
2019,
unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options and nonvested RSUs is
$0.1
million and
$1.3
 million, respectively, which is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of
2.0
 years for stock options and
1.5
years for RSUs.
 
The following table summarizes award expensing and fair value information for the periods presented: 
 
Year ended December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands, except grant date fair values and assumptions)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Total stock compensation expense
  $
3,231
    $
2,827
 
Total fair value of stock, stock options and RSUs vested
  $
2,808
    $
3,371
 
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted
  $
0.80
   
Not applicable
 
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock and RSUs granted
  $
3.37
    $
5.50
 
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
   
Not applicable
    $
38
 
Intrinsic value of stock and RSUs vested
  $
1,256
    $
1,230
 
                 
Weighted-average assumptions for stock option grants:
               
Risk-free interest
   
2.28
%  
Not applicable
 
Expected term
   
6.5 years
   
Not applicable
 
Expected volatility
   
50.94
%  
Not applicable
 
Dividend yield
   
0
%  
Not applicable
 
 
The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of grant and has a term equal to the expected life. The expected term represents the period of time the stock options are expected to be outstanding. We use the actual historical exercise activity for determining the expected term. Expected volatility is calculated based on Libbey’s daily stock closing prices for a period equal to the expected life of the award. The dividend yield is calculated as the ratio based on our most recent historical dividend payments per share of common stock at the grant date to the stock price on the date of grant.
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 12 - Derivatives
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
12.
Derivatives
 
We utilize derivative financial instruments to hedge certain interest rate risks associated with our long-term debt and commodity price risks associated with forecasted future natural gas requirements. These derivatives qualify for hedge accounting since the hedges are highly effective, and we have designated and documented contemporaneously the hedging relationships involving these derivative instruments. While we intend to continue to meet the conditions for hedge accounting, if hedges do
not
qualify as highly effective or if we do
not
believe that forecasted transactions would occur, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives used as hedges would be reflected in our earnings. Our contracts with counterparties generally contain right of offset provisions. These provisions effectively reduce our exposure to credit risk in situations where the Company has gain and loss positions outstanding with a single counterparty. It is our policy to offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets the amounts recognized for derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty under a master netting agreement.
 
We do
not
believe we are exposed to more than a nominal amount of credit risk in our natural gas hedges and interest rate swaps as the counterparties are established financial institutions. The counterparties for the derivative agreements are rated BBB+ or better as of
December 
31,
2019,
by Standard and Poor’s.
 
Fair Values
 
The following table provides the fair values of our derivative financial instruments for the periods presented, all of which are cash flow hedges:
 
December 31,
 
 
 
Fair Value of Derivative Assets
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
2019
   
2018
 
Interest rate swaps  
Prepaid and other current assets
  $
    $
1,425
 
Natural gas contracts  
Prepaid and other current assets
   
     
226
 
Natural gas contracts  
Other assets
   
     
39
 
Total derivative assets
  $
    $
1,690
 
                     
   
 
 
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities
Interest rate swaps  
Accrued liabilities
  $
2,931
    $
 
Interest rate swaps  
Other long-term liabilities
   
11,632
     
5,713
 
Natural gas contracts  
Accrued liabilities
   
836
     
 
Natural gas contracts  
Other long-term liabilities
   
3
     
 
Total derivative liabilities
  $
15,402
    $
5,713
 
 
The following table presents cash settlements (paid) received related to the below derivatives:
 
Year ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
Natural gas contracts   $
(651
)   $
426
 
Interest rate swaps    
993
     
159
 
Total   $
342
    $
585
 
 
The following table provides a summary of the impacts of derivative gain (loss) of our cash flow hedges on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and other comprehensive income (OCI):
 
Year ended December 31,
         
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Location
 
2019
   
2018
 
Derivative gain (loss) recognized in OCI:
         
 
     
 
Natural gas contracts  
OCI
  $
(1,755
)   $
1,194
 
Interest rate swaps  
OCI
   
(9,375
)    
(4,436
)
Total
  $
(11,130
)   $
(3,242
)
                     
Derivative gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI to current earnings:
         
 
     
 
Natural gas contracts  
Cost of Sales
  $
(651
)   $
426
 
Interest rate swaps  
Interest expense
   
901
     
285
 
Total
  $
250
    $
711
 
                     
Natural Gas Contracts
We use natural gas swap contracts related to forecasted future North American natural gas requirements. The objective of these commodity contracts is to limit the fluctuations in prices paid due to price movements in the underlying commodity. We consider our forecasted natural gas requirements in determining the quantity of natural gas to hedge. We combine the forecasts with historical observations to establish the percentage of forecast eligible to be hedged, typically ranging from
40
percent to
70
percent of our anticipated requirements,
18
months in the future, or more, depending on market conditions. The fair values of these instruments are determined from market quotes.
 
The following table presents the notional amount of our natural gas derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
 
   
 
 
Notional Amounts
 
Derivative Types
 
Unit of Measure
 
December 31, 2019
   
December 31, 2018
 
Natural gas contracts
 
Millions of British Thermal Units (MMBTUs)
   
2,460,000
     
3,150,000
 
 
Hedge accounting is applied only when the derivative is deemed to be highly effective at offsetting changes in fair values or anticipated cash flows of the hedged item or transaction. For hedged forecasted transactions, hedge accounting is discontinued if the forecasted transaction is
no
longer probable to occur, and any previously deferred gains or losses would be recorded to earnings immediately. Changes in the fair value of these hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). As the natural gas contracts mature, the accumulated gains (losses) for the respective contracts are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to current expense in cost of sales in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
 
Based on our current valuation, we estimate that accumulated losses for natural gas contracts currently carried in accumulated other comprehensive loss that will be reclassified into earnings over the next
twelve
months will result in
$0.8
million of loss to our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
 
Interest Rate Swaps
 
The table below lists the interest rate swaps we executed as part of our risk management strategy to mitigate the risks associated with the fluctuating interest rates under our Term Loan B. The interest rate swaps effectively convert a portion of our Term Loan B debt from a variable interest rate to a fixed interest rate, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future income.
 
Swap execution date
 
Effective date
 
Expiration date
 
Notional amount
 
Fixed swap rate
April 1, 2015
 
January 11, 2016
 
January 9, 2020
 
$220.0 million
   
4.85
%
 
September 24, 2018
 
January 9, 2020
 
January 9, 2025
 
$200.0 million
   
6.19
%
(1)
________________________
(
1
)
 
In the event our Term Loan B is refinanced, the fixed interest rate will be
3.19
percent plus the new refinanced credit spread.
 
Our interest rate swaps are valued using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted expected future variable cash receipts and the discounted future fixed cash payments. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observed market interest rate forward curves.
 
Our interest rate swaps qualify and are designated as cash flow hedges at
December 
31,
2019,
and are accounted for under FASB ASC
815
“Derivatives and Hedging”. Hedge accounting is applied only when the derivative is deemed to be highly effective at offsetting changes in fair values or anticipated cash flows of the hedged item or transaction. For hedged forecasted transactions, hedge accounting is discontinued if the forecasted transaction is
no
longer probable to occur, and any previously deferred gains or losses are recorded to earnings immediately. Changes in the fair value of these hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). Based on our current valuation, we estimate that accumulated losses currently carried in accumulated other comprehensive loss that will be reclassified into earnings over the next
twelve
months will result in an increase to interest expense of
$2.9
million in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 13 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
13.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI), net of tax, is as follows:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Foreign Currency Translation
   
Derivative Instruments
 
 
Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits
 
 
Total Accumulated Comprehensive Loss
 
Balance on December 31, 2017
  $
(16,183
)   $
351
 
 
$
(89,340
)
 
$
(105,172
)
                                 
Cumulative-effect adjustment for the adoption of ASU 2017-12
   
     
(275
)
 
 
 
 
 
(275
)
                                 
Amounts recognized into AOCI    
(7,057
)    
(3,242
)
 
 
(5,245
)
 
 
(15,544
)
Currency impact
   
     
 
 
 
(164
)
 
 
(164
)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
   
     
(711
)
(1)
 
6,431
 
(2)
 
5,720
 
Tax effect
   
     
1,011
 
 
 
19
 
 
 
1,030
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax    
(7,057
)    
(2,942
)
 
 
1,041
 
 
 
(8,958
)
Balance on December 31, 2018    
(23,240
)    
(2,866
)
 
 
(88,299
)
 
 
(114,405
)
                                 
Amounts recognized into AOCI    
(1,974
)    
(11,130
)
 
 
(1,143
)
 
 
(14,247
)
Currency impact
   
     
 
 
 
(428
)
 
 
(428
)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI    
     
(250
)
(1)
 
3,884
 
(2)
 
3,634
 
Tax effect
   
67
     
2,814
 
 
 
(1,381
)
 
 
1,500
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax    
(1,907
)    
(8,566
)
 
 
932
 
 
 
(9,541
)
Balance on December 31, 2019   $
(25,147
)   $
(11,432
)
 
$
(87,367
)
 
$
(123,946
)
_________________________
(
1
)
 
We reclassified natural gas contracts through cost of sales and the interest rate swaps through interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See note 12 for additional information.
(
2
)
 
We reclassified the net pension and non-pension post-retirement benefits amortization and settlement charges through other income (expense) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See notes 8 and 9 for additional information.
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Note 14 - Fair Value
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
14.
Fair Value
 
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into
three
broad levels as follows:
 
 
Level
1
— Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
 
Level
2
— Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
 
Level
3
— Unobservable inputs based on our own assumptions.
 
The fair value of our derivative financial instruments by level is as follows:
 
   
Fair Value at
   
Fair Value at
 
Asset / (Liability)
 
December 31, 2019
   
December 31, 2018
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Commodity futures natural gas contracts
  $
    $
(839
)   $
    $
(839
)   $
    $
265
    $
    $
265
 
Interest rate swaps    
     
(14,563
)    
     
(14,563
)    
     
(4,288
)    
     
(4,288
)
Net derivative asset (liability)   $
    $
(15,402
)   $
    $
(15,402
)   $
    $
(4,023
)   $
    $
(4,023
)
 
The fair values of our commodity futures natural gas contracts is determined using observable market inputs. The fair value of our interest rate swaps are based on the market standard methodology of netting the discounted expected future variable cash receipts and the discounted future fixed cash payments. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observed market interest rate forward curves. Since these inputs are observable in active markets over the terms that the instruments are held, the derivatives are classified as Level
2
in the hierarchy. We also evaluate Company and counterparty risk in determining fair values. The commodity futures natural gas contracts and interest rate swaps are hedges of either recorded assets or liabilities or anticipated transactions. Changes in values of the underlying hedged assets and liabilities or anticipated transactions are
not
reflected in the above table.
 
Financial instruments carried at cost on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as well as the related fair values, are as follows:
 
   
 
 
December 31, 2019
   
December 31, 2018
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Fair Value Hierarchy Level
 
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
 
Term Loan B
 
Level 2
  $
375,800
    $
304,398
    $
380,200
    $
362,141
 
 
The fair value of our Term Loan B has been calculated based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues, and the fair value of our ABL Facility approximates carrying value due to variable rates. The fair value of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying value due to their short term nature.
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Note 15 - Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
15.
Leases
 
Globally, we lease certain warehouses, office space, showrooms, manufacturing and office equipment, automobiles and outlet stores. Many of the real estate leases contain
one
or more options to renew, with renewal options that can extend the lease term from
one
to
20
years or more. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our discretion and is
not
reasonably certain at lease commencement. Most of our equipment leases have a lease term of
two
to
eight
years with limited renewal options. However,
one
class of equipment has a lease term of
15
years with annual renewal options thereafter. Generally, the longer term lease agreements contain escalating lease payments or are adjusted periodically for inflation.
 
At
December 31, 2019,
the weighted-average remaining lease term was
6.4
 years, and the weighted-average discount rate was
4.05
 percent. Upon adoption of the new lease standard, discount rates used for existing leases were established at
January 1, 2019.
 
The following table presents the lease costs and supplemental cash flow information related to our operating leases for the year ended
December 31:
 
(dollars in thousands)
   
2019
 
Operating lease costs
  $
15,669
 
Short-term lease costs
(1)
   
4,446
 
Total lease costs
  $
20,115
 
______________________________
(
1
)  
Includes variable lease costs which are immaterial.
 
Cash paid for operating leases included in the measurement of lease liabilities
  $
15,584
 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities
  $
74,084
 
 
The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows to the operating lease liabilities recorded on the balance sheet:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
December 31, 2019
 
2020
  $
14,970
 
2021
   
11,255
 
2022
   
9,987
 
2023
   
9,283
 
2024
   
8,005
 
2025 and thereafter
   
15,768
 
Total minimum lease payments
   
69,268
 
Less: interest
   
(8,176
)
Present value of future minimum lease payments
   
61,092
 
Less: lease liabilities (current portion)
   
(12,769
)
Noncurrent lease liabilities
  $
48,323
 
 
On
December 31, 2019,
we recorded a non-cash impairment charge 
of
$5.3
 million against operating lease right-of-use assets in our Libbey Holland asset group (within the EMEA segment) which was recorded in the asset impairments line on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. This will reduce future lease costs on the impaired right-of-use assets. See note 5 for further discussion.
 
Prior to the adoption of the new lease standard, rental expense for all non-cancelable operating leases was
$18.9
million in
2018.
The future minimum rental commitments under ASC
840
for non-cancelable operating leases as of
December 31, 2018,
was as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
2022
   
2023
   
2024 and thereafter
 
$
15,407
    $
13,787
    $
10,339
    $
9,143
    $
8,551
    $
20,755
 
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Note 16 - Other Income (Expense)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
16.
Other Income (Expense)
 
Items included in other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations are as follows:
 
Year ended December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Gain (loss) on currency transactions
  $
(2,318
)   $
(1,454
)
Pension and non-pension benefits, excluding service cost
   
(1,573
)    
(1,232
)
Debt refinancing fees    
(525
)    
 
Other non-operating income (expense)
   
(27
)    
(78
)
Other income (expense)
  $
(4,443
)   $
(2,764
)
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Note 17 - Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
17.
Contingencies
 
Legal Proceedings
 
 
From time to time, we are identified as a “potentially responsible party” (PRP) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of
1980
(CERCLA) and/or similar state laws that impose liability without regard to fault for costs and damages relating to the investigation and clean-up of contamination resulting from releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances. We are also subject to similar laws in some of the countries where our facilities are located. Our environmental, health, and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis.
 
On
October 30, 2009,
the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“U.S. EPA”) designated Syracuse China Company (“Syracuse China”), our wholly-owned subsidiary, as
one
of
eight
PRPs with respect to the Lower Ley Creek sub-site of the Onondaga Lake Superfund site located near the ceramic dinnerware manufacturing facility that Syracuse China operated from
1995
to
2009
in Syracuse, New York. As a PRP, we
may
be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and remediation of the Lower Ley Creek sub-site.
 
U.S. EPA has completed its Remedial Investigation (RI), Feasibility Study (FS), Risk Assessment (RA) and Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP). U.S. EPA issued its Record of Decision (RoD) on
September 30, 2014.
The RoD indicates that U.S. EPA’s estimate of the undiscounted cost of remediation ranges between approximately
$17.0
million (assuming local disposal of contaminated sediments is feasible) and approximately
$24.8
million (assuming local disposal is
not
feasible). However, the RoD acknowledges that the final cost of the cleanup will depend upon the actual volume of contaminated material, the degree to which it is contaminated, and where the excavated soil and sediment is properly disposed. In connection with the General Motors Corporation (“GM”) bankruptcy, U.S. EPA recovered
$22.0
million from Motors Liquidation Company (MLC), the successor to GM. If the cleanup costs do
not
exceed the amount recovered by U.S. EPA from MLC, Syracuse China
may
suffer
no
loss. If and to the extent the cleanup costs exceed the amount recovered by U.S. EPA from MLC, it is
not
yet known whether other PRPs will be added to the current group of PRPs or how any excess costs
may
be allocated among the PRPs.
 
On
March 3, 2015,
the EPA issued to the PRPs notices and requests to negotiate performance of the remedial design (RD) work. The notices contemplate that any agreement to perform the RD work would be memorialized in an Administrative Order on Consent (AOC). On
July 14, 2016,
the PRPs entered into an AOC to perform the RD work. The EPA and PRPs anticipate that the RD work will produce additional information from which the feasibility of a local disposal option and the cleanup costs can be better determined. The EPA has declined to advance the GM Settlement Funds for the RD work, instead conditioning use of those funds to reimburse for the RD work upon the successful completion of the RD work and the finalization of an AOC to perform the remedial action work.
 
In connection with the above proceedings relating to the Lower Ley Creek sub-site, an estimated environmental liability of
$0.7
million and a recoverable amount of
$0.4
million in other assets have been recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at
December 31, 2019
and
2018.
 Immaterial amounts have been recorded in cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Operations during
2019
 and
2018.
Although we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, we believe that these environmental proceedings will
not
have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
 
On
October 26, 2018,
Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response Trust (“RACER Trust”) and RACER Properties LLC filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York against our wholly-owned subsidiaries Syracuse China Company and Libbey Glass Inc. (collectively, “SCC”) and more than
30
other companies. RACER Properties LLC is the owner of a former GM manufacturing facility located in Onondaga County, New York, and the RACER Trust, established pursuant to a
2010
Environmental Response Trust Consent Decree and Settlement Agreement approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court (the
“2010
Trust Consent Decree”), was created to clean up and reposition for development certain properties owned by the former GM. The complaint alleges that SCC and the other defendants are jointly and severally liable, along with the plaintiffs, for the remediation of polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”) and certain other hazardous substances in soils and sediments in Upper Ley Creek between Town Line Road and the Route
11
Bridge in Onondaga County, New York (the “Upper Ley Creek sub-site”). The Upper Ley Creek sub-site is located immediately upstream of the Lower Ley Creek sub-site.
 
Pursuant to a
2015
Consent Order with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”), the RACER Trust committed to undertake certain remedial work with respect to the Upper Ley Creek sub-site utilizing funds set aside for this purpose by the Bankruptcy Court.  According to the complaint, the NYSDEC has directed the RACER Trust to investigate a
22
-acre area of land on the north side of Upper Ley Creek that is allegedly outside of the original geographic scope of the remedial work contemplated by the
2010
Trust Consent Decree. The complaint alleges that if additional remediation in that area becomes necessary, the remediation budget for the Upper Ley Creek sub-site could increase to as much as approximately
$93.5
million.
 
If SCC is determined to be a PRP for the Upper Ley Creek sub-site, SCC
may
be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and remediation of the Upper Ley Creek sub-site. SCC and several other defendants have moved to dismiss the complaint. That motion is currently awaiting a decision from the District Court. We cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this proceeding, and the amount that SCC
may
ultimately be required to pay is currently
not
reasonably estimable.
 
To the extent that Syracuse China has a liability with respect to the Lower Ley Creek sub-site, including without limitation costs to fund the RD work, or with respect to the Upper Ley Creek sub-site, and to the extent the liability arose prior to our
1995
acquisition of the Syracuse China assets, the liability would be subject to the indemnification provisions contained in the Asset Purchase Agreement between the Company and The Pfaltzgraff Co. (now known as TPC-York, Inc. (“TPC York”)) and certain of its subsidiaries. Accordingly, Syracuse China has notified TPC York of its claims for indemnification under the Asset Purchase Agreement. Such costs will be shared up to an aggregate cost of
$7.5
million. Of this amount, the Company already has incurred
$0.5
 million and TPC York remains liable for up to an additional
$2.8
 million. TPC York already has reimbursed the Company for
$1.4
 million.
 
On
November 12, 2018,
we received notice from the BKK Working Group that Libbey Glass Inc. is a PRP with respect to waste disposal at a former landfill (the “BKK Landfill”) in West Covina, California. The BKK Working Group consists of approximately
63
 entities who are cooperating with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control to investigate and remediate the BKK Landfill. The BKK Working Group alleges that Libbey Glass Inc., along with over
500
other entities, disposed of manifested waste at the landfill between
1963
and
1984
and therefore
may
be liable for a portion of the costs incurred. Libbey Glass Inc. was named as a defendant in the related lawsuit,
BKK Working Group v.
1700
Santa Fe Ltd et al
, Case 
No
#2:18
-cv-
05810
-MWF-PLA, but was dismissed without prejudice pursuant to a tolling agreement on
July 12, 2019.
That tolling agreement tolled all claims against Libbey until
July 2, 2021.
The underlying case is currently stayed until
July 20, 2020.
Accordingly, at this time we are evaluating our legal options and have
not
formed an opinion that an unfavorable outcome is either probable or remote or the range of any potential loss.
 
Income Taxes
 
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to examination by various countries’ tax authorities. These examinations
may
lead to proposed or assessed adjustments to our taxes. Please refer to note 7, Income Taxes, for a detailed discussion on tax contingencies.
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Note 18 - Revenue
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
18.
Revenue
 
Our primary source of revenue is the sale of glass tableware products manufactured within a Libbey facility as well as globally sourced tabletop products, including glassware, ceramicware, metalware and others. For the years ended
December 
31,
2019
and
2018,
bad debt expense was immaterial. Additionally, adjustments related to revenue recognized in prior periods was immaterial for
2019
and
2018.
There were
no
material contract assets, contract liabilities or deferred contract costs recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
December 
31,
2019
and
2018.
 
Disaggregation of Revenue:
 
The following table presents our net sales disaggregated by business channel:
 
Year ended December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Foodservice
  $
319,766
    $
327,550
 
Retail
   
252,256
     
256,646
 
Business-to-business
   
210,415
     
213,662
 
Consolidated
  $
782,437
    $
797,858
 
 
Each operating segment has revenues across all our business channels. Each channel has a different marketing strategy, customer base and product composition. Over
75
percent of each segment’s revenue is derived from the following business channels: U.S. & Canada from foodservice and retail; Latin America from retail and business-to-business; and EMEA from retail and business-to-business.
 
Foodservice
 
The majority of our tabletop products sold in the foodservice channel are sold through a network of foodservice distributors. Our strong foodservice distributor network and in-house sales force provide broad coverage to a wide variety of foodservice establishments, including restaurants, bars, hotels and other travel and tourism venues. A high percentage of foodservice sales are replacements, driving a relatively predictable revenue stream.
 
Retail
 
Our primary customers in the retail channel include mass merchants, department stores, national retail chains, pure play e-commerce retailers or marketers, retail and wholesale distributors, value-oriented retailers, grocers and specialty housewares stores. We also operate outlet stores in the U.S., Mexico and Portugal.
 
Business-to-business
 
Our customers for products sold in the diverse business-to-business channel include beverage companies and custom decorators of glass tableware for promotional purposes and resale. In addition, sales of our products in this channel include products for candle and floral applications, craft industries and gourmet food-packing companies. Our Latin America region also sells blender jars and various OEM products in this channel.
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Note 19 - Segments and Geographic Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
19.
Segments and Geographic Information
 
Our reporting segments are U.S. & Canada; Latin America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and Other. Segment results are based primarily on the geographical destination of the sale. Our
three
reportable segments are defined below. Our operating segment that does
not
meet the criteria to be a reportable segment is disclosed as Other.
 
U.S. & Canada—includes sales of manufactured glassware products and sourced tableware having an end-market destination in the U.S & Canada, excluding glass products for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), which remain in the Latin America segment.
 
Latin America—includes primarily sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end-market destination in Latin America, as well as glass products for OEMs regardless of end-market destination.
 
EMEA—includes primarily sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end-market destination in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
 
Other—includes primarily sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end-market destination in Asia Pacific.
 
Our measure of profit for our reportable segments is Segment Earnings before Interest and Taxes (Segment EBIT) and excludes amounts related to certain items we consider
not
representative of ongoing operations as well as certain retained corporate costs and other allocations that are
not
considered by management when evaluating performance. Segment EBIT also includes an allocation of manufacturing costs for inventory produced at a Libbey facility that is located in a region other than the end market in which the inventory is sold. This allocation can fluctuate from year to year based on the relative demands for products produced in regions other than the end markets in which they are sold. We use Segment EBIT, along with net sales and selected cash flow information, to evaluate performance and to allocate resources. Segment EBIT for reportable segments includes an allocation of some corporate expenses based on the costs of services performed.
 
Certain activities
not
related to any particular reportable segment are reported within retained corporate costs. These costs include certain headquarter, administrative and facility costs, and other costs that are global in nature and are
not
allocable to the reporting segments.
 
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in note 2. We do
not
have any customers who represent
10
 percent or more of total sales. Inter-segment sales are consummated at arm’s length and are reflected at end-market reporting below. It is impracticable to provide revenue by product categories.
 
Year ended December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Net Sales:
     
 
     
 
U.S. & Canada
  $
491,230
    $
483,741
 
Latin America
   
141,584
     
148,091
 
EMEA
   
123,945
     
138,399
 
Other
   
25,678
     
27,627
 
Consolidated
  $
782,437
    $
797,858
 
                 
Segment EBIT:
     
 
     
 
U.S. & Canada
  $
54,072
    $
36,805
 
Latin America
   
6,208
     
12,599
 
EMEA
   
5,529
     
7,219
 
Other
   
(2,663
)    
1,872
 
Total Segment EBIT
  $
63,146
    $
58,495
 
                 
Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Net Loss:
     
 
     
 
Segment EBIT
  $
63,146
    $
58,495
 
Retained corporate costs
   
(31,884
)    
(31,878
)
Impairment of goodwill (note 4)
   
(45,981
)    
 
Impairment of long-lived assets (notes 4, 5 & 15)    
(19,171
)    
 
Fees associated with strategic initiative
(1)
   
     
(2,341
)
Organizational realignment 
   
(3,341
)    
 
Debt refinancing fees    
(525
)    
 
Interest expense
   
(22,510
)    
(21,979
)
Provision for income taxes
   
(8,753
)    
(10,253
)
Net loss
  $
(69,019
)   $
(7,956
)
                 
Depreciation & Amortization:
     
 
     
 
U.S. & Canada
  $
12,547
    $
13,358
 
Latin America
   
14,758
     
17,457
 
EMEA
   
6,845
     
7,412
 
Other
   
3,359
     
4,431
 
Corporate
   
1,537
     
1,675
 
Consolidated
  $
39,046
    $
44,333
 
                 
Capital Expenditures:
     
 
     
 
U.S. & Canada
  $
8,464
    $
22,203
 
Latin America
   
16,090
     
13,527
 
EMEA
   
5,036
     
5,051
 
Other
   
488
     
745
 
Corporate
   
1,081
     
3,561
 
Consolidated
  $
31,159
    $
45,087
 
______________________________
(
1
)
Legal and professional fees associated with a strategic initiative that was terminated during the
third
quarter of
2018.
 
December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Segment Assets
(1)
:
     
 
     
 
U.S. & Canada
  $
137,072
    $
152,168
 
Latin America
   
62,635
     
64,166
 
EMEA
   
45,454
     
46,576
 
Other
   
10,943
     
13,170
 
Consolidated
  $
256,104
    $
276,080
 
______________________________
(
1
)
Segment assets are defined as net accounts receivable plus net inventory.
 
Geographic data for the U.S., Mexico and Other countries for
2019
 and
2018
 is presented below. Net sales are based on the geographical destination of the sale. The long-lived assets include net property, plant and equipment and operating lease right-of-use assets beginning
January 1, 
2019.
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
United States
   
Mexico
   
All Other
   
Consolidated
 
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
  $
485,443
    $
104,192
    $
192,802
    $
782,437
 
Long-lived assets
  $
124,062
    $
100,288
    $
64,259
    $
288,609
 
                                 
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
  $
480,868
    $
101,656
    $
215,334
    $
797,858
 
Long-lived assets
  $
99,135
    $
86,775
    $
79,050
    $
264,960
 
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Note 20 - Subsequent Event
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
20.
Subsequent Event
 
On
February 21, 2020,
we signed an amendment to a lease in our EMEA segment that, among other things, extended the lease term
ten
years. This will result in an increase to our operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of approximately
$17
 million.
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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Presentation  
The Consolidated Financial Statements include Libbey Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, Libbey or the Company). Our fiscal year end is
December 31
st
. The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from management’s estimates.
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition  
Our customer contracts generally include a single performance obligation, the shipment of specified products, and are recognized at a point in time when control of the product has transferred to the customer. Transfer of control primarily takes place when risk of loss transfers in accordance with applicable shipping terms. Revenue is recognized based on the consideration specified in a contract with the customer, and is measured as the amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. When applicable, the transaction price includes estimates of variable consideration. We estimate provisions for rebates, customer incentives, allowances, returns and discounts based on the terms of the contracts, historical experience and anticipated customer purchases during the rebate period as sales occur. We continually evaluate the adequacy of these methods used, adjusting our estimates when the amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled changes. Refund liabilities are included in accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Our payment terms are based on customary business practices and can vary by region and customer type, but are generally
0
-
90
days. Since the term between invoicing and expected payment is less than a year, we do
not
adjust the transaction price for the effects of a financing component. Taxes collected from customers are excluded from revenues and credited directly to obligations to the appropriate governmental agencies. For contracts with a duration of less than
one
year, we follow an allowable practical expedient and expense contract acquisition costs when incurred. We do
not
have any costs to obtain or fulfill a contract that are capitalized under ASC Topic
340
-
40.
For further discussion see note 18.
Cost of Goods and Service [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Sales  
Cost of sales includes cost to manufacture and/or purchase products, warehouse, shipping and delivery costs and other costs. Shipping and delivery costs associated with outbound freight after control of a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as a fulfillment cost and are included in cost of sales. In addition, reimbursement of certain pre-production costs is considered a development activity and is included in cost of sales.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents  
We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of less than
three
months at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with various financial institutions. Outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit are included in accounts payable or accrued liabilities, depending on the nature of the payment.
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts  
We record trade receivables when revenue is recorded in accordance with our revenue recognition policy and relieve accounts receivable when payments are received from customers. The allowance for doubtful accounts is established through charges to the provision for bad debts. We regularly evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical trends in collections and write-offs, our judgment as to the probability of collecting accounts and our evaluation of business risk. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to revision as more information becomes available. Accounts are determined to be uncollectible when the debt is deemed to be worthless or only recoverable in part and are written off at that time through a charge against the allowance. Generally, we do
not
require collateral on our accounts receivable.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory Valuation  
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. The last-in,
first
-out (LIFO) method is used for our U.S. glass inventories, which represented
34.3
 percent and
34.9
percent of our total inventories in
2019
and
2018,
respectively. The remaining inventories are valued using either the
first
-in,
first
-out (FIFO) or average cost method. For those inventories valued on the LIFO method, the excess of FIFO cost over LIFO, was
$16.6
million and
$15.9
million in
2019
and
2018,
respectively. Cost includes the cost of materials, direct labor, in-bound freight and the applicable share of manufacturing overhead.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill  
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification
®
(“FASB ASC”) Topic
350
 - “Intangibles-Goodwill and other” (“FASB ASC 
350”
) requires goodwill and purchased indefinite life intangible assets to be reviewed for impairment annually, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Intangible assets with lives restricted by contractual, legal or other means will continue to be amortized over their useful lives. As of
October 
1
st
 of each year, we update our separate impairment evaluations for both goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets. For further disclosure on goodwill and intangibles, see note 4.
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Software
  We account for software in accordance with  FASB ASC 
350.
Software represents the costs of internally developed and/or purchased software for internal use. Capitalized costs include software packages, installation and internal labor costs of employees devoted to the software development project. Costs incurred to modify existing software, providing significant enhancements and creating additional functionality are also capitalized. Once a project is complete, we estimate the useful life of the internal-use software, generally amortizing these costs over a
3
to
10
year period. Software is classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in property, plant and equipment, and the related cash flows are shown as cash outflows from investing activities.
Cloud Computing Arrangements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cloud Computing Arrangements 
We account for implementation costs for software that we gain access to in hosted cloud computing arrangements in accordance with FASB ASC
350.
Capitalized costs of hosted cloud computing arrangements include configuration, installation, other upfront costs and internal labor costs of employees devoted to the cloud computing software implementation project. Once a project is complete, amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the term of the associated hosting arrangement, generally
3
to
10
years. In connection with our adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU)
2018
-
15
on
January 1, 2019,
these implementation costs are now classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in prepaid and other current assets and other assets, and the related cash flows are presented as cash outflows from operations. Prior to
January 1, 2019,
implementation costs were included in property, plant and equipment, and the related cash flows were shown as cash outflows from investing activities. See
New Accounting Standards - Adopted
below. Our cloud computing arrangements primarily relate to our new global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. At
December 31, 2019,
the net book value of these implementation costs included
$0.3
 million in prepaid and other current assets and
$6.5
million in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Expense for
2019
was immaterial.
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Leases  
We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. As of
January 1, 2019,
operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets, current operating lease liabilities and noncurrent operating lease liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheet; related payments are included in operating activities on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. We currently do
not
have any finance leases; but, if we do in the future, we will include them in property, plant and equipment, long-term debt due within
one
year and long-term debt within our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
 
ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the estimated present value of lease payments over the lease term.
 
When our leases do
not
provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate, which is derived from information available at the lease commencement date, in determining the present value of lease payments. We give consideration to our secured borrowing rates as well as publicly available data for instruments with a similar term in a similar environment when calculating our incremental borrowing rates.
 
The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease prepayments made before commencement or in advance of the payment due date. Our lease terms
may
include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Leases with a term of
12
months or less (short-term leases) are
not
recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Our lease agreements do
not
contain any residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease costs represent the incremental change in lease payments associated with an indexed rate (i.e. Consumers Price Index), and these costs are
not
included in the lease liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet because they are unknown at commencement date.
 
We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components. Non-lease components for real estate leases relate primarily to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities associated with the properties. For real estate leases and a limited class of equipment leases, we account for the lease and non-lease components separately. Non-lease components are
not
recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as a ROU asset and lease liability and are
not
included in lease costs. For all other equipment leases, we account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component.
 
See
New Accounting Standards - Adopted
below for the adoption impact of this lease accounting standard.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment  
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally
3
to
14
 years for equipment and furnishings and
10
to
40
 years for buildings and improvements. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
 
Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets
may
not
be recoverable. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived assets that we expect to hold and use is based on the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. See note 5 for further disclosure.
Liability Reserve Estimate, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Self-Insurance Reserves  
Self-insurance reserves reflect the estimated liability for group health and workers’ compensation claims
not
covered by
third
-party insurance. We accrue estimated losses based on actuarial models and assumptions as well as our historical loss experience. Workers’ compensation accruals are recorded at the estimated ultimate payout amounts based on individual case estimates. In addition, we record estimates of incurred-but-
not
-reported losses based on actuarial models.
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pension and Non-pension Post-retirement Benefits  
We account for pension and non-pension post-retirement benefits in accordance with FASB ASC Topic
715
 - “Compensation-Retirement Benefits” (“FASB ASC 
715”
). FASB ASC 
715
requires recognition of the over-funded or under-funded status of pension and other post-retirement benefit plans on the balance sheet. Under FASB ASC 
715,
gains and losses, prior service costs and credits and any remaining prior transaction amounts that have
not
yet been recognized through net periodic benefit cost are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax effect where appropriate. The service cost component of pension and post-retirement benefit costs is reported within income from operations while the non-service cost components of net benefit cost (interest costs, expected return on assets, amortization of prior service costs, settlement charges and other costs) are recorded in other income (expense).
 
The U.S. pension plans cover the salaried U.S.-based employees of Libbey hired before
January 
1,
2006,
and over half of the hourly U.S.-based employees. Hourly employees hired at Shreveport after
December 15, 2008,
and at Toledo after
September 
30,
2010,
are
not
eligible to participate. Effective
January 1, 2013,
we ceased annual company contribution credits to the cash balance accounts in our Libbey U.S. Salaried Pension Plan and SERP. The non-U.S. pension plans cover the employees of our wholly-owned subsidiary in Mexico. For further discussion see note 8.
 
We also provide certain post-retirement healthcare and life insurance benefits covering substantially all U.S. and Canadian salaried employees hired before
January 
1,
2004
and over half of our union hourly employees. Hourly employees hired at Shreveport after
December 15, 2008,
and at Toledo after
September 30, 2010,
are
not
eligible to participate. Employees are generally eligible for benefits upon reaching a certain age and completion of a specified number of years of creditable service
. Benefits for most hourly retirees are determined by collective bargaining. Under a cross-indemnity agreement, Owens-Illinois, Inc. assumed liability for the non-pension, post-retirement benefit of our retirees who had retired as of
June 
24,
1993.
Therefore, the benefits related to these retirees are
not
included in our liability. For further discussion see note 9.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes  
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and tax attribute carry-forwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than
not
that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will
not
be realized. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined separately for each tax paying component in which we conduct our operations or otherwise incur taxable income or losses.
 
We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and various foreign jurisdictions. Management judgment is required in evaluating our tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. Throughout the course of business, there are numerous transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. When management believes uncertain tax positions
may
be challenged despite our belief that the tax return positions are supportable, we record unrecognized tax benefits as liabilities in accordance with the requirements of ASC
740.
When our judgment with respect to these uncertain tax positions changes as a result of a change in facts and circumstances, such as the outcome of a tax audit, we adjust these liabilities through increases or decreases to the income tax provision. For further discussion see note 7.
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives  
We account for derivatives in accordance with FASB ASC Topic
815
“Derivatives and Hedging” (“FASB ASC 
815”
). We hold derivative financial instruments to hedge certain of our interest rate risks associated with long-term debt and commodity price risks associated with forecasted future natural gas requirements. These derivatives qualify for hedge accounting since the hedges are highly effective, and we have designated and documented contemporaneously the hedging relationships involving these derivative instruments. While we intend to continue to meet the conditions for hedge accounting, if we do
not
believe that forecasted transactions would occur, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives used as hedges would be reflected in earnings. Cash flows from hedges of debt, interest rate swaps and natural gas contracts are classified as operating activities. For further discussion see note 12.
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Environmental  
In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we recognize environmental clean-up liabilities on an undiscounted basis when loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. The cost of the clean-up is estimated by financial and legal specialists based on current law. Such estimates are based primarily upon the estimated cost of investigation and remediation required, and the likelihood that, where applicable, other potentially responsible parties will
not
be able to fulfill their commitments at the sites where the Company
may
be jointly and severally liable.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation  
Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries that operate in a local currency environment, where that local currency is the functional currency, are translated to U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, with the resulting translation adjustments directly recorded to a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates during the year. The effect of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency is recorded in other income (expense). For further detail see note 16.
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense  
We account for stock-based compensation expense in accordance with FASB ASC Topic
718,
“Compensation — Stock Compensation,” (“FASB ASC 
718”
) and FASB ASC Topic
505
-
50,
“Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees” (“FASB ASC 
505
-
50”
). Stock-based compensation cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued. FASB ASC
718
and
505
-
50
apply to all of our outstanding, unvested, stock-based payment awards.
Treasury Stock [Policy Text Block]
Treasury Stock  
Treasury stock purchases are recorded at cost. During
2019
and
2018,
we did
not
purchase treasury stock. At
December 31, 2019,
we had
941,250
shares of common stock available for repurchase, as authorized by our Board of Directors.
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development  
Research and development costs are charged to selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations when incurred. Expenses for
2019
and
2018
were
$3.1
 million and
$3.6
 million, respectively.
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs  
We expense all advertising costs as incurred. Expenses for
2019
 and
2018
were
$5.0
million and
$6.1
 million, respectively.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock  
Basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus the dilutive effects of equity-based compensation outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Standards - Adopted
 
Each change to U.S. GAAP is established by the FASB in the form of an ASU to the FASB’s ASC. We consider the applicability and impact of all ASUs. ASUs
not
listed below were assessed and either were determined to be
not
applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
In
February 2016,
the FASB issued ASU
2016
-
02,
Leases
(Topic
842
), which requires a lessee to recognize on the balance sheet ROU assets and corresponding liabilities for both finance and operating leases with lease terms greater than
12
months. On
January 1, 2019,
we adopted this standard using the optional transition method of applying the modified retrospective approach at our adoption date. Under this method, previously reported comparative periods prior to
2019
have
not
been restated. We have elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which allowed us to carry forward our prior conclusions on existing contracts for lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. In addition, for most of our classes of equipment leases, we elected the practical expedient to
not
separate lease and non-lease components. We also made an accounting policy election to keep leases with a term of
12
months or less off of the balance sheet for all classes of underlying assets. At adoption, we had operating leases which resulted in us recognizing operating ROU assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet of approximately
$69
million. The adoption of this ASU did
not
have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations or cash flows, and there was
no
cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. The new standard also required additional disclosures which are included in note 15.
 
On
January 1, 2019,
we early adopted ASU
2018
-
15,
Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software
(Subtopic
350
-
40
):
Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract
. This standard aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs in a cloud computing arrangement service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred for internal-use software. The new guidance also prescribes the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow classification of the capitalized implementation costs and related amortization expense, and requires additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures. Prior to
January 1, 2019,
implementation costs for cloud computing arrangements were capitalized into property, plant and equipment and amortized on a straight-line basis. Upon adoption of this new standard, we reclassed
$2.8
million from construction in progress within property, plant, and equipment to other assets. When implementation projects are completed and amortization of capitalized costs begins, a portion is recorded in prepaids and other current assets. Results and disclosures for reporting periods beginning on or after
January 1, 2019,
are presented under the new guidance within ASU
2018
-
15,
while prior period amounts and disclosures are
not
adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our previous accounting.
 
New Accounting Standards -
Not
Yet Adopted
 
In
June 2016,
the FASB issued ASU
2016
-
13,
Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
(Topic
326
):
Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
. This standard introduces a new approach to estimating credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables, and modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities. ASU
2016
-
13
is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2019,
including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early application permitted. In
October
of
2019,
the FASB approved a delayed effective date for Smaller Reporting Company filers; thus, our effective date is now for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2022,
including interim periods within those fiscal years. Although we are still evaluating the impact of this standard, we believe it will
not
have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
In
December 2019,
the FASB issued ASU
2019
-
12,
Income Taxes 
(Topic
740
):
Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes
. This standard simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions in Topic
740
 and simplifying other areas. ASU
2019
-
12
 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2020,
including interim periods within those fiscal years. If early adoption is elected, all amendments must be adopted in the same period. We are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
The fair values of our commodity futures natural gas contracts is determined using observable market inputs. The fair value of our interest rate swaps are based on the market standard methodology of netting the discounted expected future variable cash receipts and the discounted future fixed cash payments. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observed market interest rate forward curves. Since these inputs are observable in active markets over the terms that the instruments are held, the derivatives are classified as Level
2
in the hierarchy. We also evaluate Company and counterparty risk in determining fair values. The commodity futures natural gas contracts and interest rate swaps are hedges of either recorded assets or liabilities or anticipated transactions. Changes in values of the underlying hedged assets and liabilities or anticipated transactions are
not
reflected in the above table.
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Our measure of profit for our reportable segments is Segment Earnings before Interest and Taxes (Segment EBIT) and excludes amounts related to certain items we consider
not
representative of ongoing operations as well as certain retained corporate costs and other allocations that are
not
considered by management when evaluating performance. Segment EBIT also includes an allocation of manufacturing costs for inventory produced at a Libbey facility that is located in a region other than the end market in which the inventory is sold. This allocation can fluctuate from year to year based on the relative demands for products produced in regions other than the end markets in which they are sold. We use Segment EBIT, along with net sales and selected cash flow information, to evaluate performance and to allocate resources. Segment EBIT for reportable segments includes an allocation of some corporate expenses based on the costs of services performed.
 
Certain activities
not
related to any particular reportable segment are reported within retained corporate costs. These costs include certain headquarter, administrative and facility costs, and other costs that are global in nature and are
not
allocable to the reporting segments.
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Note 3 - Balance Sheet Details (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Accounts receivable:
     
 
     
 
Trade receivables
  $
79,829
    $
82,521
 
Other receivables
   
1,478
     
1,456
 
Total accounts receivable, less allowances of $10,803 and $8,538
  $
81,307
    $
83,977
 
                 
Inventories:
     
 
     
 
Finished goods
  $
157,348
    $
175,074
 
Work in process
   
1,183
     
1,363
 
Raw materials
   
4,008
     
4,026
 
Repair parts
   
10,254
     
10,116
 
Operating supplies
   
2,004
     
1,524
 
Total inventories, less loss provisions of $7,750 and $9,453
  $
174,797
    $
192,103
 
                 
Accrued liabilities:
     
 
     
 
Accrued incentives
  $
24,337
    $
19,359
 
Other accrued liabilities
   
26,320
     
24,369
 
Total accrued liabilities
  $
50,657
    $
43,728
 
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Note 4 - Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Changes in Acquired Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Beginning balance
  $
13,385
    $
14,565
 
Amortization
   
(560
)    
(1,049
)
Impairment
(see below)
   
(900
)    
 
Foreign currency impact
   
(50
)    
(131
)
Ending balance
  $
11,875
    $
13,385
 
Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Indefinite life intangible assets
  $
11,104
    $
12,035
 
Definite life intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $20,507 and $20,006
   
771
     
1,350
 
Total
  $
11,875
    $
13,385
 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
2020
 
2021
 
2022
 
2023
 
2024
$154  
$154
 
$154
 
$154
 
$154
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
   
2019
   
2018
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
U.S. & Canada
   
Latin America
   
Total
   
U.S. & Canada
   
Latin America
   
Total
 
Beginning balance:
                                               
Goodwill
  $
43,872
    $
125,681
    $
169,553
    $
43,872
    $
125,681
    $
169,553
 
Accumulated impairment losses
   
(5,441
)    
(79,700
)    
(85,141
)    
(5,441
)    
(79,700
)    
(85,141
)
Net beginning balance
   
38,431
     
45,981
     
84,412
     
38,431
     
45,981
     
84,412
 
Impairment
   
     
(45,981
)    
(45,981
)    
     
     
 
Ending balance:
                                               
Goodwill
   
43,872
     
125,681
     
169,553
     
43,872
     
125,681
     
169,553
 
Accumulated impairment losses
   
(5,441
)    
(125,681
)    
(131,122
)    
(5,441
)    
(79,700
)    
(85,141
)
Net ending balance
  $
38,431
    $
    $
38,431
    $
38,431
    $
45,981
    $
84,412
 
Asset Impairment Charges [Table Text Block]
Balance sheet location
 
Notes
 
Segment
 
Impairment
 
Goodwill
 
Note 4
 
Latin America
  $
45,981
 
Purchased intangible assets - net
 
Note 4
 
EMEA
   
900
 
Property, plant and equipment - net
 
Note 5
 
EMEA
   
12,956
 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
 
Notes 5 & 15
 
EMEA
   
5,315
 
Total asset impairments
  $
65,152
 
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Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Land   $
16,515
    $
20,374
 
Buildings    
100,730
     
109,470
 
Machinery and equipment    
486,517
     
531,838
 
Furniture and fixtures    
15,594
     
15,668
 
Software    
22,440
     
25,218
 
Construction in progress    
18,628
     
24,945
 
Gross property, plant and equipment    
660,424
     
727,513
 
Less accumulated depreciation    
426,501
     
462,553
 
Net property, plant and equipment   $
233,923
    $
264,960
 
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Note 6 - Borrowings (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
December 31,
   
 
       
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Interest Rate
 
Maturity Date
 
2019
   
2018
 
Borrowings under ABL Facility   floating 
(2)
  December 7, 2022
(1)
  $
17,386
    $
19,868
 
Term Loan B   floating 
(3)
 
April 9, 2021
   
375,800
     
380,200
 
Total borrowings
 
 
 
 
   
393,186
     
400,068
 
Less — unamortized discount and finance fees
 
 
 
 
   
1,346
     
2,368
 
Total borrowings — net
 
 
 
 
   
391,840
     
397,700
 
Less — long term debt due within one year
 
 
 
 
   
16,124
     
4,400
 
Total long-term portion of borrowings — net
 
 
 
 
  $
375,716
    $
393,300
 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
2020
 
2021
 
2022
 
2023
 
2024
 
Thereafter
$16,124  
$359,676
 
$17,386
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
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Note 7 - Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
United States
  $
(6,405
)   $
(12,682
)
Non-U.S.
   
(53,861
)    
14,979
 
Total income (loss) before income taxes
  $
(60,266
)   $
2,297
 
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Current:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. federal
  $
1,011
    $
1,945
 
Non-U.S.
   
5,142
     
6,780
 
U.S. state and local
   
326
     
694
 
Total current income tax provision
   
6,479
     
9,419
 
                 
Deferred:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. federal
   
576
     
687
 
Non-U.S.
   
1,645
     
310
 
U.S. state and local
   
53
     
(163
)
Total deferred income tax provision
   
2,274
     
834
 
                 
Total:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. federal
   
1,587
     
2,632
 
Non-U.S.
   
6,787
     
7,090
 
U.S. state and local
   
379
     
531
 
Total income tax provision
  $
8,753
    $
10,253
 
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
 
2019
   
2018
 
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate
   
21.0
%    
21.0
%
Increase (decrease) in rate due to:
               
Non-U.S. income tax differential
   
0.2
     
19.9
 
U.S. state and local income taxes, net of related U.S. federal income taxes
   
0.3
     
22.6
 
U.S. federal credits
   
1.4
     
(9.8
)
Permanent adjustments
   
(1.9
)    
27.7
 
Foreign withholding taxes
   
(1.0
)    
75.9
 
Valuation allowances
   
(9.6
)    
143.5
 
Unrecognized tax benefits
   
0.7
     
48.4
 
Impact of foreign exchange
   
(1.6
)    
71.6
 
Asset impairments
   
(17.6
)    
 
Other
   
(6.4
)    
25.6
 
Consolidated effective income tax rate
   
(14.5
)%    
446.4
%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Deferred income tax assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pension
  $
7,510
 
 
$
9,722
   
Non-pension post-retirement benefits
   
12,271
 
 
 
11,712
   
Other accrued liabilities
   
22,486
 
 
 
16,477
   
Receivables
   
2,544
 
 
 
1,994
   
Operating lease liabilities    
15,068
 
 
 
   
Net operating loss and charitable contribution carryforwards
   
11,333
 
(1)
 
14,143
 
 
Tax credits
   
11,432
 
(2)
 
13,373
 
 
Total deferred income tax assets
   
82,644
 
(3)
 
67,421
 
 
Valuation allowances
   
(26,963
)
 
 
(22,068
)  
Net deferred income tax assets
   
55,681
 
 
 
45,353
   
                   
Deferred income tax liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment
   
13,213
 
 
 
15,332
   
Inventories
   
1,587
 
 
 
1,699
   
Operating lease right-of-use assets    
14,009
 
 
 
   
Intangibles and other
   
4,229
 
 
 
4,987
   
Total deferred income tax liabilities
   
33,038
 
 
 
22,018
   
Net deferred income tax asset
  $
22,643
 
 
$
23,335
   
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Beginning balance
  $
4,212
    $
5,007
 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
   
1,199
     
438
 
Additions for tax positions of prior years
   
6
     
9
 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
   
(82
)    
(1,698
)
Changes due to lapse of statute of limitations
   
-
     
513
 
Reductions due to settlements with tax authorities
   
(3,045
)    
(57
)
Ending balance
  $
2,290
    $
4,212
 
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate
  $
2,455
    $
5,283
 
Interest, net of tax benefit, accrued in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
  $
91
    $
1,027
 
Penalties, accrued in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
  $
74
    $
43
 
Interest expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
  $
36
    $
523
 
Penalties expense (benefit) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
  $
31
    $
5
 
Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block]
Jurisdiction
 
Open Years
 
Canada
   
2016
2019
 
China
   
2014
2019
 
Mexico (excluding 2011 which is closed)
   
2010
2019
 
Netherlands
   
2018 –
2019
 
Portugal
   
2009
 – 2019
 
United States (excluding 2012 and 2013 which are closed)
   
2011
2019
 
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 8 - Pension (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations, Fair Value of Plan Assets, and Funded Status of Plan [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Change in projected benefit obligation:
                                               
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year
  $
322,594
    $
354,053
    $
29,978
    $
31,967
    $
352,572
    $
386,020
 
Service cost
   
3,368
     
4,009
     
1,032
     
1,142
     
4,400
     
5,151
 
Interest cost
   
13,530
     
12,615
     
3,068
     
2,984
     
16,598
     
15,599
 
Exchange rate fluctuations
   
     
     
1,549
     
138
     
1,549
     
138
 
Actuarial (gain) loss
   
28,820
     
(28,481
)    
8,878
     
(3,056
)    
37,698
     
(31,537
)
Settlements paid
   
(112
)    
     
     
     
(112
)    
 
Benefits paid
   
(19,745
)    
(19,602
)    
(3,210
)    
(3,197
)    
(22,955
)    
(22,799
)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year
  $
348,455
    $
322,594
    $
41,295
    $
29,978
    $
389,750
    $
352,572
 
                                                 
Change in fair value of plan assets:
                                               
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
  $
304,084
    $
343,219
    $
    $
    $
304,084
    $
343,219
 
Actual return on plan assets
   
61,961
     
(19,533
)    
     
     
61,961
     
(19,533
)
Employer contributions
   
112
     
     
3,210
     
3,197
     
3,322
     
3,197
 
Settlements paid
   
(112
)    
     
     
     
(112
)    
 
Benefits paid
   
(19,745
)    
(19,602
)    
(3,210
)    
(3,197
)    
(22,955
)    
(22,799
)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year
  $
346,300
    $
304,084
    $
    $
    $
346,300
    $
304,084
 
                                                 
Funded ratio
   
99.4
%    
94.3
%    
0
%    
0
%    
88.9
%    
86.2
%
Funded status and net accrued pension benefit cost
  $
(2,155
)   $
(18,510
)   $
(41,295
)   $
(29,978
)   $
(43,450
)   $
(48,488
)
Schedule of Estimated Contributions to Defined Benefit Plan [Table Text Block]
(dollars in thousands)
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
Estimated contributions in 2020
  $
163
    $
2,486
    $
2,649
 
Contributions made in 2019
  $
112
    $
3,210
    $
3,322
 
Contributions made in 2018
  $
    $
3,197
    $
3,197
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Projected benefit obligation
  $
268,232
    $
322,594
    $
41,295
    $
29,978
    $
309,527
    $
352,572
 
Accumulated benefit obligation
  $
268,232
    $
322,594
    $
35,557
    $
26,717
    $
303,789
    $
349,311
 
Fair value of plan assets
  $
260,365
    $
304,084
    $
    $
    $
260,365
    $
304,084
 
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
December 31,
 
Measured at NAV as a practical expedient
   
Target Allocation
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2020
 
Short-term investments
  $
7,489
    $
9,796
     
3
%
Real estate
   
7,623
     
6,198
     
2
%
Equity securities
   
139,060
     
108,952
     
40
%
Debt securities
   
155,574
     
146,080
     
45
%
Hedge funds
   
36,554
     
33,058
     
10
%
    $
346,300
    $
304,084
     
100
%
Pension Plan [Member]  
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)
  $
3,368
    $
4,009
    $
1,032
    $
1,142
    $
4,400
    $
5,151
 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
   
13,530
     
12,615
     
3,068
     
2,984
     
16,598
     
15,599
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(20,781
)    
(22,658
)    
     
     
(20,781
)    
(22,658
)
Amortization of unrecognized:
                                               
Prior service cost (credit)
   
     
1
     
(200
)    
(201
)    
(200
)    
(200
)
Actuarial loss
   
4,396
     
6,472
     
413
     
622
     
4,809
     
7,094
 
Settlement charge
   
9
     
     
     
92
     
9
     
92
 
Pension expense
  $
522
    $
439
    $
4,313
    $
4,639
    $
4,835
    $
5,078
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions [Table Text Block]
   
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
 
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Net periodic pension expense:
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
Discount rate
   
4.31%
to
4.33%
     
3.64%
to
3.69%
     
10.06%
     
9.40%
 
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
   
6.50%
     
7.00%
     
Not applicable
     
Not applicable
 
Rate of compensation increase
   
Not applicable
     
Not applicable
     
4.30%
     
4.30%
 
Cash balance interest crediting rate
   
5.50%
     
5.50%
     
Not applicable
     
Not applicable
 
Benefit obligations:
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
Discount rate
   
3.45%
to
3.50%
     
4.31%
to
4.33%
     
8.80%
     
10.60%
 
Rate of compensation increase
   
Not applicable
     
Not applicable
     
4.30%
     
4.30%
 
Cash balance interest crediting rate
   
5.50%
     
5.50%
     
Not applicable
     
Not applicable
 
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Pension asset
  $
5,712
    $
 
Pension liability (current portion)
   
(2,543
)    
(3,282
)
Pension liability
   
(46,619
)    
(45,206
)
Net accrued pension liability
  $
(43,450
)   $
(48,488
)
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Net actuarial loss
  $
88,703
    $
105,468
    $
17,772
    $
8,732
    $
106,475
    $
114,200
 
Prior service cost (credit)
   
     
     
(2,351
)    
(2,447
)    
(2,351
)    
(2,447
)
Total cost in AOCI
  $
88,703
    $
105,468
    $
15,421
    $
6,285
    $
104,124
    $
111,753
 
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Fiscal Year
       
 
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
   
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
2020
    $
20,040
    $
2,486
    $
22,526
 
2021
    $
20,212
    $
2,580
    $
22,792
 
2022
    $
20,412
    $
2,988
    $
23,400
 
2023
    $
20,669
    $
2,763
    $
23,432
 
2024
    $
20,748
    $
3,002
    $
23,750
 
2025-2029     $
103,285
    $
18,071
    $
121,356
 
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 9 - Non-pension Post-retirement Benefits (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Change in accumulated non-pension post-retirement benefit obligation:
                                               
Benefit obligation, beginning of year
  $
45,899
    $
52,648
    $
1,067
    $
1,295
    $
46,966
    $
53,943
 
Service cost
   
443
     
604
     
1
     
1
     
444
     
605
 
Interest cost
   
1,836
     
1,822
     
36
     
38
     
1,872
     
1,860
 
Plan participants’ contributions
   
409
     
512
     
     
     
409
     
512
 
Actuarial (gain) loss
   
4,666
     
(5,305
)    
(41
)    
(106
)    
4,625
     
(5,411
)
Exchange rate fluctuations
   
     
     
49
     
(96
)    
49
     
(96
)
Benefits paid
   
(4,990
)    
(4,382
)    
(51
)    
(65
)    
(5,041
)    
(4,447
)
Benefit obligation, end of year
  $
48,263
    $
45,899
    $
1,061
    $
1,067
    $
49,324
    $
46,966
 
                                                 
Funded status and accrued benefit cost
  $
48,263
    $
45,899
    $
1,061
    $
1,067
    $
49,324
    $
46,966
 
Non-Pension Post-retirement Benefit Plans [Member]  
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Service cost
  $
443
    $
604
    $
1
    $
1
    $
444
    $
605
 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
   
1,836
     
1,822
     
36
     
38
     
1,872
     
1,860
 
Amortization of unrecognized:
                                               
Prior service credit
   
(282
)    
(282
)    
     
     
(282
)    
(282
)
Actuarial gain
   
(376
)    
(209
)    
(76
)    
(64
)    
(452
)    
(273
)
Non-pension post-retirement benefit expense (income)
  $
1,621
    $
1,935
    $
(39
)   $
(25
)   $
1,582
    $
1,910
 
 
The non-service cost components of benefit expense above are included in other income (expense) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See note 16 for additional information.
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions [Table Text Block]
   
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
 
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Net periodic benefit expense
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
Discount rate
 
4.27
%  
3.60
%  
3.52
%  
3.26
%
Non-pension post-retirement benefit obligation
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
Discount rate
 
3.41
%  
4.27
%  
2.92
%  
3.52
%
Weighted average assumed healthcare cost trend rates
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year
 
6.00
%  
6.25
%  
6.00
%  
6.25
%
Ultimate healthcare trend rate
 
4.50
%  
5.00
%  
5.00
%  
5.00
%
Year the ultimate healthcare trend rate is reached
 
2026
   
2024
   
2024
   
2024
 
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Non-pension post-retirement benefits (current portion)
  $
3,817
    $
3,951
 
Non-pension post-retirement benefits
   
45,507
     
43,015
 
Total non-pension post-retirement benefits liability
  $
49,324
    $
46,966
 
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
December 31,
 
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Net actuarial gain
  $
(134
)   $
(5,176
)   $
(808
)   $
(806
)   $
(942
)   $
(5,982
)
Prior service credit
   
(698
)    
(980
)    
     
     
(698
)    
(980
)
Total credit in AOCI
  $
(832
)   $
(6,156
)   $
(808
)   $
(806
)   $
(1,640
)   $
(6,962
)
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Fiscal Year
                         
(dollars in thousands)
   
U.S. Plans
   
Non-U.S. Plans
   
Total
 
2020
    $
3,768
    $
114
    $
3,882
 
2021
    $
3,686
    $
109
    $
3,795
 
2022
    $
3,688
    $
103
    $
3,791
 
2023
    $
3,594
    $
93
    $
3,687
 
2024
    $
3,498
    $
84
    $
3,582
 
2025-2029     $
15,370
    $
245
    $
15,615
 
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 10 - Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands, except earnings per share)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Numerator for loss per share:
     
 
     
 
Net loss that is available to common shareholders
  $
(69,019
)   $
(7,956
)
                 
Denominator for basic loss per share:
     
 
     
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
   
22,419,138
     
22,180,102
 
                 
Denominator for diluted loss per share:
     
 
     
 
Effect of stock options and restricted stock units
   
     
 
Adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions
   
22,419,138
     
22,180,102
 
                 
Basic loss per share
  $
(3.08
)   $
(0.36
)
                 
Diluted loss per share
  $
(3.08
)   $
(0.36
)
                 
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from computation of diluted loss per share
   
1,825,727
     
1,285,307
 
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 11 - Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Activity [Table Text Block]
   
Stock Options
   
Stock and RSUs
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted-average Exercise Price (per share)
   
Shares / Units
   
Weighted-average Grant Date Fair Value (per share)
 
Outstanding balance at December 31, 2018
   
590,572
    $
16.82
     
692,929
    $
7.66
 
Granted    
150,000
    $
9.25
     
848,803
    $
3.37
 
Exercised or vested
   
     
 
     
(336,182
)   $
6.94
 
Forfeited or expired
   
(31,249
)   $
14.69
     
(98,713
)   $
5.13
 
Outstanding balance at December 31, 2019
   
709,323
    $
15.31
     
1,106,837
    $
4.82
 
Exercisable at December 31, 2019
   
438,915
    $
17.94
     
 
     
 
 
Schedule of Share Based Payment Award, Award Expensing and Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands, except grant date fair values and assumptions)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Total stock compensation expense
  $
3,231
    $
2,827
 
Total fair value of stock, stock options and RSUs vested
  $
2,808
    $
3,371
 
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted
  $
0.80
   
Not applicable
 
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock and RSUs granted
  $
3.37
    $
5.50
 
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
   
Not applicable
    $
38
 
Intrinsic value of stock and RSUs vested
  $
1,256
    $
1,230
 
                 
Weighted-average assumptions for stock option grants:
               
Risk-free interest
   
2.28
%  
Not applicable
 
Expected term
   
6.5 years
   
Not applicable
 
Expected volatility
   
50.94
%  
Not applicable
 
Dividend yield
   
0
%  
Not applicable
 
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 12 - Derivatives (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Derivative Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
December 31,
 
 
 
Fair Value of Derivative Assets
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
2019
   
2018
 
Interest rate swaps  
Prepaid and other current assets
  $
    $
1,425
 
Natural gas contracts  
Prepaid and other current assets
   
     
226
 
Natural gas contracts  
Other assets
   
     
39
 
Total derivative assets
  $
    $
1,690
 
                     
   
 
 
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities
Interest rate swaps  
Accrued liabilities
  $
2,931
    $
 
Interest rate swaps  
Other long-term liabilities
   
11,632
     
5,713
 
Natural gas contracts  
Accrued liabilities
   
836
     
 
Natural gas contracts  
Other long-term liabilities
   
3
     
 
Total derivative liabilities
  $
15,402
    $
5,713
 
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
Natural gas contracts   $
(651
)   $
426
 
Interest rate swaps    
993
     
159
 
Total   $
342
    $
585
 
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
         
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Location
 
2019
   
2018
 
Derivative gain (loss) recognized in OCI:
         
 
     
 
Natural gas contracts  
OCI
  $
(1,755
)   $
1,194
 
Interest rate swaps  
OCI
   
(9,375
)    
(4,436
)
Total
  $
(11,130
)   $
(3,242
)
                     
Derivative gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI to current earnings:
         
 
     
 
Natural gas contracts  
Cost of Sales
  $
(651
)   $
426
 
Interest rate swaps  
Interest expense
   
901
     
285
 
Total
  $
250
    $
711
 
                     
Interest Rate Swap [Member]  
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Swap execution date
 
Effective date
 
Expiration date
 
Notional amount
 
Fixed swap rate
April 1, 2015
 
January 11, 2016
 
January 9, 2020
 
$220.0 million
   
4.85
%
 
September 24, 2018
 
January 9, 2020
 
January 9, 2025
 
$200.0 million
   
6.19
%
(1)
Natural Gas Contracts [Member]  
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
   
 
 
Notional Amounts
 
Derivative Types
 
Unit of Measure
 
December 31, 2019
   
December 31, 2018
 
Natural gas contracts
 
Millions of British Thermal Units (MMBTUs)
   
2,460,000
     
3,150,000
 
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 13 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
(dollars in thousands)
 
Foreign Currency Translation
   
Derivative Instruments
 
 
Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits
 
 
Total Accumulated Comprehensive Loss
 
Balance on December 31, 2017
  $
(16,183
)   $
351
 
 
$
(89,340
)
 
$
(105,172
)
                                 
Cumulative-effect adjustment for the adoption of ASU 2017-12
   
     
(275
)
 
 
 
 
 
(275
)
                                 
Amounts recognized into AOCI    
(7,057
)    
(3,242
)
 
 
(5,245
)
 
 
(15,544
)
Currency impact
   
     
 
 
 
(164
)
 
 
(164
)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
   
     
(711
)
(1)
 
6,431
 
(2)
 
5,720
 
Tax effect
   
     
1,011
 
 
 
19
 
 
 
1,030
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax    
(7,057
)    
(2,942
)
 
 
1,041
 
 
 
(8,958
)
Balance on December 31, 2018    
(23,240
)    
(2,866
)
 
 
(88,299
)
 
 
(114,405
)
                                 
Amounts recognized into AOCI    
(1,974
)    
(11,130
)
 
 
(1,143
)
 
 
(14,247
)
Currency impact
   
     
 
 
 
(428
)
 
 
(428
)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI    
     
(250
)
(1)
 
3,884
 
(2)
 
3,634
 
Tax effect
   
67
     
2,814
 
 
 
(1,381
)
 
 
1,500
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax    
(1,907
)    
(8,566
)
 
 
932
 
 
 
(9,541
)
Balance on December 31, 2019   $
(25,147
)   $
(11,432
)
 
$
(87,367
)
 
$
(123,946
)
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 14 - Fair Value (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
   
Fair Value at
   
Fair Value at
 
Asset / (Liability)
 
December 31, 2019
   
December 31, 2018
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Commodity futures natural gas contracts
  $
    $
(839
)   $
    $
(839
)   $
    $
265
    $
    $
265
 
Interest rate swaps    
     
(14,563
)    
     
(14,563
)    
     
(4,288
)    
     
(4,288
)
Net derivative asset (liability)   $
    $
(15,402
)   $
    $
(15,402
)   $
    $
(4,023
)   $
    $
(4,023
)
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
   
 
 
December 31, 2019
   
December 31, 2018
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Fair Value Hierarchy Level
 
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
 
Term Loan B
 
Level 2
  $
375,800
    $
304,398
    $
380,200
    $
362,141
 
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 15 - Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
(dollars in thousands)
   
2019
 
Operating lease costs
  $
15,669
 
Short-term lease costs
(1)
   
4,446
 
Total lease costs
  $
20,115
 
Cash paid for operating leases included in the measurement of lease liabilities
  $
15,584
 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities
  $
74,084
 
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
(dollars in thousands)
 
December 31, 2019
 
2020
  $
14,970
 
2021
   
11,255
 
2022
   
9,987
 
2023
   
9,283
 
2024
   
8,005
 
2025 and thereafter
   
15,768
 
Total minimum lease payments
   
69,268
 
Less: interest
   
(8,176
)
Present value of future minimum lease payments
   
61,092
 
Less: lease liabilities (current portion)
   
(12,769
)
Noncurrent lease liabilities
  $
48,323
 
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
2022
   
2023
   
2024 and thereafter
 
$
15,407
    $
13,787
    $
10,339
    $
9,143
    $
8,551
    $
20,755
 
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 16 - Other Income (Expense) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Gain (loss) on currency transactions
  $
(2,318
)   $
(1,454
)
Pension and non-pension benefits, excluding service cost
   
(1,573
)    
(1,232
)
Debt refinancing fees    
(525
)    
 
Other non-operating income (expense)
   
(27
)    
(78
)
Other income (expense)
  $
(4,443
)   $
(2,764
)
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 18 - Revenue (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Foodservice
  $
319,766
    $
327,550
 
Retail
   
252,256
     
256,646
 
Business-to-business
   
210,415
     
213,662
 
Consolidated
  $
782,437
    $
797,858
 
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 19 - Segments and Geographic Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Year ended December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Net Sales:
     
 
     
 
U.S. & Canada
  $
491,230
    $
483,741
 
Latin America
   
141,584
     
148,091
 
EMEA
   
123,945
     
138,399
 
Other
   
25,678
     
27,627
 
Consolidated
  $
782,437
    $
797,858
 
                 
Segment EBIT:
     
 
     
 
U.S. & Canada
  $
54,072
    $
36,805
 
Latin America
   
6,208
     
12,599
 
EMEA
   
5,529
     
7,219
 
Other
   
(2,663
)    
1,872
 
Total Segment EBIT
  $
63,146
    $
58,495
 
                 
Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Net Loss:
     
 
     
 
Segment EBIT
  $
63,146
    $
58,495
 
Retained corporate costs
   
(31,884
)    
(31,878
)
Impairment of goodwill (note 4)
   
(45,981
)    
 
Impairment of long-lived assets (notes 4, 5 & 15)    
(19,171
)    
 
Fees associated with strategic initiative
(1)
   
     
(2,341
)
Organizational realignment 
   
(3,341
)    
 
Debt refinancing fees    
(525
)    
 
Interest expense
   
(22,510
)    
(21,979
)
Provision for income taxes
   
(8,753
)    
(10,253
)
Net loss
  $
(69,019
)   $
(7,956
)
                 
Depreciation & Amortization:
     
 
     
 
U.S. & Canada
  $
12,547
    $
13,358
 
Latin America
   
14,758
     
17,457
 
EMEA
   
6,845
     
7,412
 
Other
   
3,359
     
4,431
 
Corporate
   
1,537
     
1,675
 
Consolidated
  $
39,046
    $
44,333
 
                 
Capital Expenditures:
     
 
     
 
U.S. & Canada
  $
8,464
    $
22,203
 
Latin America
   
16,090
     
13,527
 
EMEA
   
5,036
     
5,051
 
Other
   
488
     
745
 
Corporate
   
1,081
     
3,561
 
Consolidated
  $
31,159
    $
45,087
 
December 31,
     
 
     
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
   
2018
 
Segment Assets
(1)
:
     
 
     
 
U.S. & Canada
  $
137,072
    $
152,168
 
Latin America
   
62,635
     
64,166
 
EMEA
   
45,454
     
46,576
 
Other
   
10,943
     
13,170
 
Consolidated
  $
256,104
    $
276,080
 
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
(dollars in thousands)
 
United States
   
Mexico
   
All Other
   
Consolidated
 
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
  $
485,443
    $
104,192
    $
192,802
    $
782,437
 
Long-lived assets
  $
124,062
    $
100,288
    $
64,259
    $
288,609
 
                                 
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
  $
480,868
    $
101,656
    $
215,334
    $
797,858
 
Long-lived assets
  $
99,135
    $
86,775
    $
79,050
    $
264,960
 
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 1 - Description of the Business (Details Textual)
Dec. 31, 2019
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates 5
UNITED STATES  
Number of Glass Tableware Manufacturing Facilities 2
Minimum [Member]  
Number of Countries in which Entity Sales Products 100
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Jan. 01, 2019
Percentage of LIFO Inventory 34.30% 34.90%  
Excess of Replacement or Current Costs over Stated LIFO Value $ 16,600 $ 15,900  
Research and Development Expense, Total 3,100 3,600  
Advertising Expense 5,000 6,100  
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset 54,686  
Operating Lease, Liability, Total 61,092    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance 233,923 264,960  
Other Assets, Noncurrent, Total $ 14,608 $ 7,660  
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]      
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset     $ 69,000
Operating Lease, Liability, Total     69,000
Accounting Standards Update 2018-15 [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance     (2,800)
Other Assets, Noncurrent, Total     $ 2,800
Common Stock [Member]      
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired 0 0  
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased   941,250  
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]      
Capitalized Computer Software Implementation Costs $ 300    
Other Assets [Member]      
Capitalized Computer Software Implementation Costs $ 6,500    
Minimum [Member] | Equipment and Furnishings [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 3 years    
Minimum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 10 years    
Maximum [Member]      
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 20 years    
Maximum [Member] | Equipment and Furnishings [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 14 years    
Maximum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 40 years    
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 3 years    
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] | Maximum [Member]      
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 10 years    
Cloud Computing Arrangements [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 3 years    
Cloud Computing Arrangements [Member] | Maximum [Member]      
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 10 years    
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 3 - Balance Sheet Details - Selected Balance Sheet Items (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Accounts receivable:    
Trade receivables $ 79,829 $ 82,521
Other receivables 1,478 1,456
Total accounts receivable, less allowances of $10,803 and $8,538 81,307 83,977
Inventories:    
Finished goods 157,348 175,074
Work in process 1,183 1,363
Raw materials 4,008 4,026
Repair parts 10,254 10,116
Operating supplies 2,004 1,524
Total inventories, less loss provisions of $7,750 and $9,453 174,797 192,103
Accrued liabilities:    
Accrued incentives 24,337 19,359
Other accrued liabilities 26,320 24,369
Total accrued liabilities $ 50,657 $ 43,728
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 3 - Balance Sheet Details - Selected Balance Sheet Items (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Allowance for accounts receivable $ 10,803 $ 8,538
Inventory loss provisions $ 7,750 $ 9,453
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 4 - Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)   $ 900  
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life   5 years    
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total   $ 560 1,049  
Goodwill, Impairment Loss   45,981  
Goodwill, Ending Balance   $ 38,431 $ 84,412 $ 84,412
Valuation, Income Approach [Member]        
Fair Value Goodwill Valuation Approach Allocation   70.00%    
Valuation, Market Approach [Member]        
Fair Value Goodwill Valuation Approach Allocation   30.00%    
Mexico Reporting Unit [Member]        
Goodwill, Impairment Loss $ 46,000      
Goodwill, Ending Balance   $ 0    
Maximum [Member]        
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life   20 years    
EMEA Segment [Member]        
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill) $ 900 $ 900    
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 4 - Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Changes in Purchased Intangibles (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Beginning balance $ 13,385 $ 14,565
Amortization (560) (1,049)
Impairment (see below) (900)
Foreign currency impact (50) (131)
Ending balance $ 11,875 $ 13,385
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 4 - Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Purchased Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Indefinite life intangible assets $ 11,104 $ 12,035  
Definite life intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $20,507 and $20,006 771 1,350  
Total $ 11,875 $ 13,385 $ 14,565
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 4 - Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Purchased Intangible Assets (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Definite life intangible assets, accumulated amortization $ 20,507 $ 20,006
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 4 - Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Future Estimated Amortization Expense (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
2020 $ 154
2021 154
2022 154
2023 154
2024 $ 154
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 4 - Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Changes in Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill, beiginning balance $ 169,553 $ 169,553
Accumulated impairment losses, beiginning balance (85,141) (85,141)
Net beginning balance, beiginning balance 84,412 84,412
Impairment (45,981)
Goodwill, ending balance 169,553 169,553
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance (131,122) (85,141)
Net ending balance, ending balance 38,431 84,412
U.S. and Canada Segment [Member]    
Goodwill, beiginning balance 43,872 43,872
Accumulated impairment losses, beiginning balance (5,441) (5,441)
Net beginning balance, beiginning balance 38,431 38,431
Impairment
Goodwill, ending balance 43,872 43,872
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance (5,441) (5,441)
Net ending balance, ending balance 38,431 38,431
Latin America Segment [Member]    
Goodwill, beiginning balance 125,681 125,681
Accumulated impairment losses, beiginning balance (79,700) (79,700)
Net beginning balance, beiginning balance 45,981 45,981
Impairment (45,981)
Goodwill, ending balance 125,681 125,681
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance (125,681) (79,700)
Net ending balance, ending balance $ 45,981
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 4 - Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Asset Impairments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill   $ 45,981
Purchased intangible assets - net   900
Operating lease right-of-use assets   5,300  
Total asset impairments   65,152
Latin America Segment [Member]      
Goodwill   45,981
EMEA Segment [Member]      
Purchased intangible assets - net $ 900 900  
Property, plant and equipment - net   12,956  
Operating lease right-of-use assets   $ 5,315  
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Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Depreciation, Total $ 38,400 $ 43,200
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss 5,300  
EMEA Segment [Member]    
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges, Total 12,956  
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss $ 5,315  
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Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Gross property, plant and equipment $ 660,424 $ 727,513
Less accumulated depreciation 426,501 462,553
Net property, plant and equipment 233,923 264,960
Land [Member]    
Gross property, plant and equipment 16,515 20,374
Building [Member]    
Gross property, plant and equipment 100,730 109,470
Machinery and Equipment [Member]    
Gross property, plant and equipment 486,517 531,838
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]    
Gross property, plant and equipment 15,594 15,668
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]    
Gross property, plant and equipment 22,440 25,218
Construction in Progress [Member]    
Gross property, plant and equipment $ 18,628 $ 24,945
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Note 6 - Borrowings (Details Textual)
€ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jun. 17, 2019
USD ($)
Apr. 09, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2019
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
EUR (€)
Jul. 31, 2018
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]                
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | €         € 800      
Long-term Line of Credit, Total | €         € 0   € 0  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage     1.50%   1.50%      
Term Loan B [Member]                
Debt Instrument, LIBOR Floor   0.75%            
Debt Instrument, Face Amount   $ 440,000            
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt   $ 438,900            
Debt Instrument, Discount, Percentage   0.25%            
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Total   $ 1,100            
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross   6,700            
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal   $ 1,100            
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage     4.71%   4.71% 5.39% 5.39%  
Maximum Business Days Formandatory Prepayment Offer       10 days        
Term Loan B [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate   3.00%            
Term Loan B [Member] | Maximum [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments, Percentage of Excess Cash Flow       50.00%        
Term Loan B [Member] | Minimum [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments, Percentage of Excess Cash Flow       0.00%        
Libbey Glass and Europe [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member]                
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End     1.75%   1.75%      
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity     $ 100,000          
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage     0.25%          
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Borrowing Capacity Threshold for Fixed Coverage Charge Ratio Compliance     $ 10,000          
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Conditional Minimum Fixed Coverage Charge Ratio     1          
Line of Credit, Additional Available Borrowing Capacity     $ 25,000          
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity, Component, Percent of Eligible Accounts Receivable     85.00%          
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity, Component Alternative, Percent of Net Orderly Liquidation Value of Eligible Inventory     85.00%          
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity, Component Alternative, Percent of Eligible Inventory     65.00%          
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity, Component Alternative, Amount     $ 75,000          
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity     68,200     $ 71,600    
Libbey Glass and Europe [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member]                
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity     15,000          
Long-term Line of Credit, Total     10,000          
Libbey Glass and Europe [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member] | Swingline Borrowings [Member]                
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity     $ 10,000          
Debt Instrument, LIBOR Floor     0.00%          
Libbey Glass and Europe [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member] | CB Floating Rate [Member] | Applicable Rate [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate     0.75%          
Libbey Glass and Europe [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member] | Eurodollar Loans [Member] | Applicable Rate [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate     1.75%          
Libbey Glass and Europe [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Interest Period     180 days          
Libbey Glass and Europe [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Interest Period     30 days          
Libbey Glass [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Security, Percent of Entity Stock     100.00%          
Long-term Line of Credit, Total     $ 0     3,500    
Subsidiaries, Present and Future, Direct and Indirect, Domestic [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Security, Percent of Entity Stock     100.00%          
Subsidiaries, First-tier Present and Future Foreign Subsidiaries of Libbey Glass [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Security, Percent of Entity Stock, Non-voting     100.00%          
Debt Instrument, Security, Percent of Entity Stock, Voting     65.00%          
Libbey Europe [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Security, Percent of Entity Stock     100.00%          
Long-term Line of Credit, Total     $ 17,400     $ 16,400    
Libbey Europe [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member] | Swingline Borrowings [Member]                
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity     $ 5,000          
Dutch Subsidiaries of Libbey Europe [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Security, Percent of Entity Stock     100.00%          
Subsidiaries, First-tier Foreign Subsidiaries of Libbey Europe [Member] | Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Security, Percent of Entity Stock     100.00%          
Subsidiary, Crisa Libbey Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. [Member]                
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity $ 3,000              
Long-term Line of Credit, Total     $ 0          
Subsidiary, Crisa Libbey Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate 3.20%              
Libbey Portugal [Member] | AICEP Loan [Member] | Loans Payable [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage               0.00%
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Note 6 - Borrowings - Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Total borrowings $ 393,186 $ 400,068
Less — unamortized discount and finance fees 1,346 2,368
Total borrowings — net 391,840 397,700
Less — long term debt due within one year 16,124 4,400
Total long-term portion of borrowings — net $ 375,716 393,300
Asset-backed Loan Facility [Member]    
Interest Rate [1] floating  
Maturity Date [2] Dec. 07, 2022  
Total borrowings $ 17,386 19,868
Term Loan B [Member]    
Interest Rate [3] floating  
Maturity Date Apr. 09, 2021  
Total borrowings $ 375,800 $ 380,200
[1] The interest rate on the ABL Facility borrowings was 1.75 percent at December 31, 2019.
[2] Maturity date will be January 9, 2021, if Term Loan B is not refinanced by this date.
[3] See interest rate swaps under "Term Loan B" below and note 12.
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Note 6 - Borrowings - Annual Maturities (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
2020 $ 16,124
2021 359,676
2022 17,386
2023
2024
Thereafter
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Note 7 - Income Taxes (Details Textual)
$ in Thousands, $ in Billions
1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2016
MXN ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries $ 0     $ 14,600
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries       3,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total [1] 11,333     $ 14,143
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax 100      
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign 9,100      
Future Taxable Income Needed to Realize U.S. Deferred Tax Assets 179,200      
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense, Total 3,200      
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible 100      
Tax Period 2024 to 2038 [Member]        
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, General Business 2,200      
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]        
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total $ 42,000      
Mexican Tax Authority [Member] | Tax Year 2010 [Member]        
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss   $ 157,000 $ 3  
[1] At December 31, 2019, non-U.S. operating loss carryforwards of $42.0 million expire between 2021 and 2027.
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Note 7 - Income Taxes - Components of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
United States $ (6,405) $ (12,682)
Non-U.S. (53,861) 14,979
Total income (loss) before income taxes $ (60,266) $ 2,297
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Note 7 - Income Taxes - Current and Deferred Provisions (Benefit) for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Current:    
U.S. federal $ 1,011 $ 1,945
Non-U.S. 5,142 6,780
U.S. state and local 326 694
Total current income tax provision 6,479 9,419
Deferred:    
U.S. federal 576 687
Non-U.S. 1,645 310
U.S. state and local 53 (163)
Total deferred income tax provision 2,274 834
Total:    
U.S. federal 1,587 2,632
Non-U.S. 6,787 7,090
U.S. state and local 379 531
Total income tax provision $ 8,753 $ 10,253
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Note 7 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of the Statutory U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate to the Consolidated Effective Income Tax Rate (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate 21.00% 21.00%
Increase (decrease) in rate due to:    
Non-U.S. income tax differential 0.20% 19.90%
U.S. state and local income taxes, net of related U.S. federal income taxes 0.30% 22.60%
U.S. federal credits 1.40% (9.80%)
Permanent adjustments (1.90%) 27.70%
Foreign withholding taxes (1.00%) 75.90%
Valuation allowances (9.60%) 143.50%
Unrecognized tax benefits 0.70% 48.40%
Impact of foreign exchange (1.60%) 71.60%
Asset impairments (17.60%)
Other (6.40%) 25.60%
Consolidated effective income tax rate (14.50%) 446.40%
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Note 7 - Income Taxes - Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Deferred income tax assets:    
Pension $ 7,510 $ 9,722
Non-pension post-retirement benefits 12,271 11,712
Other accrued liabilities 22,486 16,477
Receivables 2,544 1,994
Operating lease liabilities 15,068
Net operating loss and charitable contribution carryforwards [1] 11,333 14,143
Tax credits [2] 11,432 13,373
Total deferred income tax assets [3] 82,644 67,421
Valuation allowances (26,963) (22,068)
Net deferred income tax assets 55,681 45,353
Deferred income tax liabilities:    
Property, plant and equipment 13,213 15,332
Inventories 1,587 1,699
Operating lease right-of-use assets 14,009
Intangibles and other 4,229 4,987
Total deferred income tax liabilities 33,038 22,018
Net deferred income tax asset $ 22,643 $ 23,335
[1] At December 31, 2019, non-U.S. operating loss carryforwards of $42.0 million expire between 2021 and 2027.
[2] At December 31, 2019, U.S. general business credit carryforwards of $2.2 million expire between 2024 and 2038. U.S. AMT credits of $0.1 million and the foreign credits of $9.1 million do not expire.
[3] In order to fully realize our U.S. deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2019, the Company needs to generate approximately $179.2 million of future taxable income.
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Note 7 - Income Taxes - Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Beginning balance $ 4,212 $ 5,007
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 1,199 438
Additions for tax positions of prior years 6 9
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (82) (1,698)
Changes due to lapse of statute of limitations 513
Reductions due to settlements with tax authorities (3,045) (57)
Ending balance $ 2,290 $ 4,212
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Note 7 - Income Taxes - Other Disclosures Relating to Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate $ 2,455 $ 5,283
Interest, net of tax benefit, accrued in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 91 1,027
Penalties, accrued in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 74 43
Interest expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations 36 523
Penalties expense (benefit) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ 31 $ 5
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 7 - Income Taxes - Tax Years Subject to Examination (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
CANADA  
Open Tax Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
CHINA  
Open Tax Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
MEXICO  
Open Tax Year 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
NETHERLANDS  
Open Tax Year 2018 2019
PORTUGAL  
Open Tax Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
UNITED STATES  
Open Tax Year 2011 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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Note 8 - Pension (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets 6.50%  
UNITED STATES    
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost $ 3,900 $ 3,800
Foreign Plan [Member]    
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost 2,000 2,000
Pension Plan [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss) $ (37,698) $ 31,537
Pension Plan [Member] | UNITED STATES    
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets 6.50% 7.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss) $ (28,820) $ 28,481
Pension Plan [Member] | Foreign Plan [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss) $ (8,878) $ 3,056
U.S. Salaried Plan [Member]    
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match 100.00%  
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay 6.00%  
U.S. Salaried Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan, Cash Balance Interest Crediting Rate 5.00%  
US Hourly Plan [Member]    
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match 50.00%  
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay 6.00%  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 8 - Pension - Components of Pension Expense (Details) - Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Service cost (benefits earned during the period) $ 4,400 $ 5,151
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 16,598 15,599
Expected return on plan assets (20,781) (22,658)
Prior service cost (credit) (200) (200)
Actuarial (gain) loss 4,809 7,094
Settlement charge 9 92
Pension expense 4,835 5,078
UNITED STATES    
Service cost (benefits earned during the period) 3,368 4,009
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 13,530 12,615
Expected return on plan assets (20,781) (22,658)
Prior service cost (credit) 1
Actuarial (gain) loss 4,396 6,472
Settlement charge 9
Pension expense 522 439
Foreign Plan [Member]    
Service cost (benefits earned during the period) 1,032 1,142
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 3,068 2,984
Expected return on plan assets
Prior service cost (credit) (200) (201)
Actuarial (gain) loss 413 622
Settlement charge 92
Pension expense $ 4,313 $ 4,639
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Note 8 - Pension - Assumptions (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 6.50%  
UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]    
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 6.50% 7.00%
Cash balance interest crediting rate 5.50% 5.50%
Cash balance interest crediting rate 5.50% 5.50%
UNITED STATES | Minimum [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]    
Discount rate 4.31% 3.64%
Discount rate 3.45% 4.31%
UNITED STATES | Maximum [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]    
Discount rate 4.33% 3.69%
Discount rate 3.50% 4.33%
Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]    
Discount rate 10.06% 9.40%
Rate of compensation increase 4.30% 4.30%
Discount rate 8.80% 10.60%
Rate of compensation increase 4.30% 4.30%
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 8 - Pension - Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations and Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - Pension Plan [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Projected benefit obligation $ 352,572 $ 386,020
Service cost 4,400 5,151
Interest cost 16,598 15,599
Exchange rate fluctuations 1,549 138
Actuarial (gain) loss 37,698 (31,537)
Settlements paid (112)
Benefits paid (22,955) (22,799)
Projected benefit obligation 389,750 352,572
Fair value of plan assets 304,084 343,219
Actual return on plan assets 61,961 (19,533)
Contributions made in 2019 3,322 3,197
Settlements paid (112)
Benefits paid (22,955) (22,799)
Fair value of plan assets $ 346,300 $ 304,084
Funded ratio 88.90% 86.20%
Funded status and net accrued pension benefit cost $ (43,450) $ (48,488)
UNITED STATES    
Projected benefit obligation 322,594 354,053
Service cost 3,368 4,009
Interest cost 13,530 12,615
Exchange rate fluctuations
Actuarial (gain) loss 28,820 (28,481)
Settlements paid (112)
Benefits paid (19,745) (19,602)
Projected benefit obligation 348,455 322,594
Fair value of plan assets 304,084 343,219
Actual return on plan assets 61,961 (19,533)
Contributions made in 2019 112
Settlements paid (112)
Benefits paid (19,745) (19,602)
Fair value of plan assets $ 346,300 $ 304,084
Funded ratio 99.40% 94.30%
Funded status and net accrued pension benefit cost $ (2,155) $ (18,510)
Foreign Plan [Member]    
Projected benefit obligation 29,978 31,967
Service cost 1,032 1,142
Interest cost 3,068 2,984
Exchange rate fluctuations 1,549 138
Actuarial (gain) loss 8,878 (3,056)
Settlements paid
Benefits paid (3,210) (3,197)
Projected benefit obligation 41,295 29,978
Fair value of plan assets
Actual return on plan assets
Contributions made in 2019 3,210 3,197
Settlements paid
Benefits paid (3,210) (3,197)
Fair value of plan assets
Funded ratio 0.00% 0.00%
Funded status and net accrued pension benefit cost $ (41,295) $ (29,978)
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Note 8 - Pension - Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Pension asset $ 5,712
Pension liability (current portion) (2,543) (3,282)
Pension liability (46,619) (45,206)
Pension Plan [Member]    
Pension asset 5,712
Pension liability (current portion) (2,543) (3,282)
Pension liability (46,619) (45,206)
Net accrued pension liability $ (43,450) $ (48,488)
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 8 - Pension - Pretax Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - Pension Plan [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Net actuarial loss $ 106,475 $ 114,200
Prior service cost (credit) (2,351) (2,447)
Total cost in AOCI 104,124 111,753
UNITED STATES    
Net actuarial loss 88,703 105,468
Prior service cost (credit)
Total cost in AOCI 88,703 105,468
Foreign Plan [Member]    
Net actuarial loss 17,772 8,732
Prior service cost (credit) (2,351) (2,447)
Total cost in AOCI $ 15,421 $ 6,285
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 8 - Pension - Estimated Contributions to Pension Plans (Details) - Pension Plan [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Estimated contributions in 2020 $ 2,649  
Contributions made in 2019 3,322 $ 3,197
UNITED STATES    
Estimated contributions in 2020 163  
Contributions made in 2019 112
Foreign Plan [Member]    
Estimated contributions in 2020 2,486  
Contributions made in 2019 $ 3,210 $ 3,197
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Note 8 - Pension - Pension Benefit Payment Amounts (Details) - Pension Plan [Member]
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
2020 $ 22,526
2021 22,792
2022 23,400
2023 23,432
2024 23,750
2025-2029 121,356
UNITED STATES  
2020 20,040
2021 20,212
2022 20,412
2023 20,669
2024 20,748
2025-2029 103,285
Foreign Plan [Member]  
2020 2,486
2021 2,580
2022 2,988
2023 2,763
2024 3,002
2025-2029 $ 18,071
v3.19.3.a.u2
Note 8 - Pension - Projected and Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - Pension Plan [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Projected benefit obligation $ 309,527 $ 352,572
Accumulated benefit obligation 303,789 349,311
Fair value of plan assets 260,365 304,084
UNITED STATES    
Projected benefit obligation 268,232 322,594
Accumulated benefit obligation 268,232 322,594
Fair value of plan assets 260,365 304,084
Foreign Plan [Member]    
Projected benefit obligation 41,295 29,978
Accumulated benefit obligation 35,557 26,717
Fair value of plan assets
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Note 8 - Pension - U.S. Pension Plan Assets at Fair Value (Details) - Pension Plan [Member] - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Short-term Investments [Member]    
Measured at NAV as a practical expedient $ 7,489,000 $ 9,796,000
Target Allocation 2020 3.00%  
Defined Benefit Plan, Real Estate [Member]    
Measured at NAV as a practical expedient $ 7,623,000 6,198,000
Target Allocation 2020 2.00%  
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities [Member]    
Measured at NAV as a practical expedient $ 139,060,000 108,952,000
Target Allocation 2020 40.00%  
Defined Benefit Plan, Debt Security [Member]    
Measured at NAV as a practical expedient $ 155,574,000 146,080,000
Target Allocation 2020 45.00%  
Hedge Funds [Member]    
Measured at NAV as a practical expedient $ 36,554,000 33,058,000
Target Allocation 2020 10.00%  
Plan Asset Investments [Member]    
Measured at NAV as a practical expedient $ 346,300 $ 304,084
Target Allocation 2020 100.00%  
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Note 9 - Non-pension Post-retirement Benefits (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
U.S. Non-Pension Post-retirement Benefit Plans [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss) $ (4.7) $ 5.3
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Note 9 - Non-pension Post-retirement Benefits - Non-pension Post-retirement Benefit Expense (Details) - Non-Pension Post-retirement Benefit Plans [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Service cost (benefits earned during the period) $ 444 $ 605
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 1,872 1,860
Prior service cost (credit) (282) (282)
Actuarial (gain) loss (452) (273)
Non-pension post-retirement benefit expense (income) 1,582 1,910
UNITED STATES    
Service cost (benefits earned during the period) 443 604
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 1,836 1,822
Prior service cost (credit) (282) (282)
Actuarial (gain) loss (376) (209)
Non-pension post-retirement benefit expense (income) 1,621 1,935
Foreign Plan [Member]    
Service cost (benefits earned during the period) 1 1
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 36 38
Prior service cost (credit)
Actuarial (gain) loss (76) (64)
Non-pension post-retirement benefit expense (income) $ (39) $ (25)
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Note 9 - Non-pension Post-retirement Benefits - Assumptions (Details) - Non-Pension Post-retirement Benefit Plans [Member]
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
UNITED STATES    
Discount rate 4.27% 3.60%
Discount rate 3.41% 4.27%
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.00% 6.25%
Ultimate healthcare trend rate 4.50% 5.00%
Year the ultimate healthcare trend rate is reached 2026 2024
Foreign Plan [Member]    
Discount rate 3.52% 3.26%
Discount rate 2.92% 3.52%
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.00% 6.25%
Ultimate healthcare trend rate 5.00% 5.00%
Year the ultimate healthcare trend rate is reached 2024 2024
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Note 9 - Non-pension Post-retirement Benefits - Benefit Obligation (Details) - Non-Pension Post-retirement Benefit Plans [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Projected benefit obligation $ 46,966 $ 53,943
Service cost 444 605
Interest cost 1,872 1,860
Plan participants’ contributions 409 512
Actuarial (gain) loss 4,625 (5,411)
Exchange rate fluctuations 49 (96)
Benefits paid (5,041) (4,447)
Projected benefit obligation 49,324 46,966
Funded status and accrued benefit cost 49,324 46,966
UNITED STATES    
Projected benefit obligation 45,899 52,648
Service cost 443 604
Interest cost 1,836 1,822
Plan participants’ contributions 409 512
Actuarial (gain) loss 4,666 (5,305)
Exchange rate fluctuations
Benefits paid (4,990) (4,382)
Projected benefit obligation 48,263 45,899
Funded status and accrued benefit cost 48,263 45,899
Foreign Plan [Member]    
Projected benefit obligation 1,067 1,295
Service cost 1 1
Interest cost 36 38
Plan participants’ contributions
Actuarial (gain) loss (41) (106)
Exchange rate fluctuations 49 (96)
Benefits paid (51) (65)
Projected benefit obligation 1,061 1,067
Funded status and accrued benefit cost $ 1,061 $ 1,067
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Note 9 - Non-pension Post-retirement Benefits - Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Non-pension post-retirement benefits (current portion) $ 3,817 $ 3,951
Non-pension post-retirement benefits 45,507 43,015
Non-Pension Post-retirement Benefit Plans [Member]    
Non-pension post-retirement benefits (current portion) 3,817 3,951
Non-pension post-retirement benefits 45,507 43,015
Total non-pension post-retirement benefits liability $ 49,324 $ 46,966
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Note 9 - Non-pension Post-retirement Benefits - Pretax Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - Non-Pension Post-retirement Benefit Plans [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Net actuarial loss $ (942) $ (5,982)
Prior service cost (credit) (698) (980)
Total cost in AOCI (1,640) (6,962)
UNITED STATES    
Net actuarial loss (134) (5,176)
Prior service cost (credit) (698) (980)
Total cost in AOCI (832) (6,156)
Foreign Plan [Member]    
Net actuarial loss (808) (806)
Prior service cost (credit)
Total cost in AOCI $ (808) $ (806)
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Note 9 - Non-pension Post-retirement Benefits - Anticipated Benefit Payments (Details) - Non-Pension Post-retirement Benefit Plans [Member]
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
2020 $ 3,882
2021 3,795
2022 3,791
2023 3,687
2024 3,582
2025-2029 15,615
UNITED STATES  
2020 3,768
2021 3,686
2022 3,688
2023 3,594
2024 3,498
2025-2029 15,370
Foreign Plan [Member]  
2020 114
2021 109
2022 103
2023 93
2024 84
2025-2029 $ 245
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Note 10 - Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Net loss that is available to common shareholders $ (69,019) $ (7,956)
Basic (in shares) 22,419,138 22,180,102
Effect of stock options and restricted stock units (in shares)
Adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions (in shares) 22,419,138 22,180,102
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share) $ (3.08) $ (0.36)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share) $ (3.08) $ (0.36)
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from computation of diluted loss per share (in shares) 1,825,727 1,285,307
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Note 11 - Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Details Textual)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Mar. 25, 2019
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Plans   2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value | $   $ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value | $   $ 0
Chief Executive Officer [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross 150,000  
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period   10 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross   150,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares   $ 9.25
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term   6 years 36 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term   4 years 292 days
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount | $   $ 100
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition   2 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]    
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount | $   $ 1,300
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition   1 year 182 days
Vesting Annually [Member] | RSUs and Stock Option [Member] | Minimum [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period   3 years
Vesting Annually [Member] | RSUs and Stock Option [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period   4 years
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares $ 7  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage 25.00%  
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares $ 8.50  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage 25.00%  
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares $ 10  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage 25.00%  
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Four [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares $ 11.50  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage 25.00%  
2006 A&R Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized   2,960,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant   251,811
2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized   2,950,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant   1,889,023
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Note 11 - Employee Stock Benefit Plans - Award Activity (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]    
Outstanding balance, stock options (in shares) 590,572  
Outstanding balance, stock options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 16.82  
Granted, stock options (in shares) 150,000  
Granted, stock options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 9.25  
Exercised or vested, stock options (in shares)  
Exercised or vested, stock options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)  
Forfeited or expired, stock options (in shares) (31,249)  
Forfeited or expired, stock options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 14.69  
Outstanding balance, stock options (in shares) 709,323 590,572
Outstanding balance, stock options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 15.31 $ 16.82
Exercisable, stock options (in shares) 438,915  
Exercisable, stock options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 17.94  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]    
Outstanding balance, stock and RSUs (in shares) 692,929  
Outstanding balance, stock and RSUs, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 7.66  
Granted, stock and RSUs (in shares) 848,803  
Granted, stock and RSUs, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 3.37 $ 5.50
Exercised or vested, stock and RSUs (in shares) (336,182)  
Exercised or vested, stock and RSUs, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 6.94  
Forfeited or expired, stock and RSUs (in shares) (98,713)  
Forfeited or expired, stock and RSUs, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 5.13  
Outstanding balance, stock and RSUs (in shares) 1,106,837 692,929
Outstanding balance, stock and RSUs, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 4.82 $ 7.66
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Note 11 - Employee Stock Benefit Plans - Award Expensing and Fair Value Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Total stock compensation expense $ 3,231 $ 2,827
Total fair value of stock, stock options and RSUs vested $ 2,808 3,371
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]    
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted (in dollars per share) $ 0.80  
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised   $ 38
Risk-free interest 2.28%  
Expected term (Year) 6 years 182 days  
Expected volatility 50.94%  
Dividend yield 0.00%  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]    
Granted, stock and RSUs, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 3.37 $ 5.50
Intrinsic value of stock and RSUs vested $ 1,256 $ 1,230
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Note 12 - Derivatives (Details Textual)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Excluding Credit Spread 3.19%
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Natural Gas Contracts [Member]  
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Cash Flow Hedge 1 year 180 days
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months $ (0.8)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]  
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months $ (2.9)
Minimum [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Natural Gas Contracts [Member]  
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Percent of Required Need, Coverage 40.00%
Maximum [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Natural Gas Contracts [Member]  
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Percent of Required Need, Coverage 70.00%
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Note 12 - Derivatives - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Fair value, derivative asset $ 1,690
Fair value, derivative liabilities 15,402 5,713
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]    
Fair value, derivative asset 1,425
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]    
Fair value, derivative liabilities 2,931
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]    
Fair value, derivative liabilities 11,632 5,713
Natural Gas Contracts [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]    
Fair value, derivative asset 226
Natural Gas Contracts [Member] | Other Assets [Member]    
Fair value, derivative asset 39
Natural Gas Contracts [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]    
Fair value, derivative liabilities 836
Natural Gas Contracts [Member] | Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]    
Fair value, derivative liabilities $ 3
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Note 12 - Derivatives - Cash Settlements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative, Additional Cash Settlements Received (Paid) on Hedge $ 342 $ 585
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Natural Gas Contracts [Member]    
Derivative, Additional Cash Settlements Received (Paid) on Hedge (651) 426
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Derivative, Additional Cash Settlements Received (Paid) on Hedge $ 993 $ 159
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Note 12 - Derivatives - Summary of Gains (Losses) Recognized in Statement of Operations and AOCI (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI to current earnings $ 250 $ 711
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]    
Derivative gain (loss) recognized into OCI (11,130) (3,242)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Natural Gas Contracts [Member]    
Derivative gain (loss) recognized into OCI (1,755) 1,194
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Derivative gain (loss) recognized into OCI (9,375) (4,436)
Cost of Sales [Member] | Natural Gas Contracts [Member]    
Derivative gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI to current earnings (651) 426
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Derivative gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI to current earnings $ 901 $ 285
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Note 12 - Derivatives - Natural Gas Contracts (Details) - MMBTU
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Natural Gas Contracts [Member]    
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount (Millions of British Thermal Unit) 2,460,000 3,150,000
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Note 12 - Derivatives - Interest Rate Swaps (Details) - Interest Rate Swap [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 24, 2018
Apr. 01, 2015
Derivative, notional amount $ 200 $ 220
Derivative, fixed interest rate 6.19% [1] 4.85%
[1] Upon refinancing our Term Loan B, the fixed interest rate will be 3.19 percent plus the new refinanced credit spread.
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Note 13 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Schedule of AOCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Balance $ 49,893 $ 66,894
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (9,541) (8,958)
Balance (25,787) 49,893
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]    
Balance (23,240) (16,183)
Cumulative-effect adjustment for the adoption of ASU 2017-12  
Amounts recognized into AOCI (1,974) (7,057)
Currency impact
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
Tax effect 67
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (1,907) (7,057)
Balance (25,147) (23,240)
Derivative Instruments [Member]    
Balance (2,866) 351
Cumulative-effect adjustment for the adoption of ASU 2017-12   (275)
Amounts recognized into AOCI (11,130) (3,242)
Currency impact
Amounts reclassified from AOCI (250) (711) [1]
Tax effect 2,814 1,011
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (8,566) (2,942)
Balance (11,432) (2,866)
Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits [Member]    
Balance (88,299) (89,340)
Cumulative-effect adjustment for the adoption of ASU 2017-12  
Amounts recognized into AOCI (1,143) (5,245)
Currency impact (428) (164)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI 3,884 6,431 [2]
Tax effect (1,381) 19
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 932 1,041
Balance (87,367) (88,299)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]    
Balance (114,405) (105,172)
Cumulative-effect adjustment for the adoption of ASU 2017-12   (275)
Amounts recognized into AOCI (14,247) (15,544)
Currency impact (428) (164)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI 3,634 5,720
Tax effect 1,500 1,030
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (9,541) (8,958)
Balance $ (123,946) $ (114,405)
[1] We reclassified natural gas contracts through cost of sales and the interest rate swaps through interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See note 12 for additional information.
[2] We reclassified the net pension and non-pension post-retirement benefits amortization and settlement charges through other income (expense) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See notes 8 and 9 for additional information.
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Note 14 - Fair Value - Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Net derivative asset (liability) $ (15,402) $ (4,023)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Net derivative asset (liability)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Net derivative asset (liability) (15,402) (4,023)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Net derivative asset (liability)
Commodity Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Net derivative asset (liability) (839) 265
Commodity Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Net derivative asset (liability)
Commodity Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Net derivative asset (liability) (839) 265
Commodity Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Net derivative asset (liability)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Net derivative asset (liability) (14,563) (4,288)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Net derivative asset (liability)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Net derivative asset (liability) (14,563) (4,288)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Net derivative asset (liability)
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Note 14 - Fair Value - Financial Instruments Carried at Cost, as Well as the Related Fair Values (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] - Term Loan B [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Reported Value Measurement [Member]    
Term Loan B $ 375,800 $ 380,200
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]    
Term Loan B $ 304,398 $ 362,141
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Note 15 - Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term 6 years 146 days  
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent 4.05%  
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss $ 5.3  
Operating Lease, Expense   $ 18.9
One Class of Equipment [Member]    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract 15 years  
Minimum [Member] | Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term 1 year  
Minimum [Member] | Equipment [Member]    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract 2 years  
Maximum [Member] | Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term 20 years  
Maximum [Member] | Equipment [Member]    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract 8 years  
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Note 15 - Leases - Lease Costs and Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Operating lease costs $ 15,669
Short-term lease costs (1) 4,446 [1]
Total lease costs 20,115
Cash paid for operating leases included in the measurement of lease liabilities 15,584
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities $ 74,084
[1] Includes variable lease costs which are immaterial.
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Note 15 - Leases - Reconciliation of Undiscounted Cash Flows to the Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
2020 $ 14,970  
2021 11,255  
2022 9,987  
2023 9,283  
2024 8,005  
2025 and thereafter 15,768  
Total minimum lease payments 69,268  
Less: interest (8,176)  
Present value of future minimum lease payments 61,092  
Less: lease liabilities (current portion) (12,769)
Noncurrent lease liabilities $ 48,323
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Note 15 - Leases - Future Minimum Rental Commitments Under ASC 840 (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Future minimum payments, 2019 $ 15,407
Future minimum payments, 2020 13,787
Future minimum payments, 2021 10,339
Future minimum payments, 2022 9,143
Future minimum payments, 2023 8,551
Future minimum payments, 2024 and thereafter $ 20,755
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Note 16 - Other Income (Expense) - Other Income (Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Gain (loss) on currency transactions $ (2,318) $ (1,454)
Pension and non-pension benefits, excluding service cost (1,573) (1,232)
Debt refinancing fees (525)
Other non-operating income (expense) (27) (78)
Other income (expense) $ (4,443) $ (2,764)
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Note 17 - Contingencies (Details Textual)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 30, 2009
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Oct. 26, 2018
BKK Working Group [Member]        
Loss Contingency, Number of Entities Cooperating With Legal Matter   63    
Minimum [Member] | BKK Working Group [Member]        
Loss Contingency, Number of Companies Involved   500    
Syracuse China Company and Libbey Glass Inc. [Member]        
Loss Contingency, Claim for Indemnification, Incurred   $ 500    
Syracuse China Company and Libbey Glass Inc. [Member] | TPC York [Member]        
Loss Contingency, Claim for Indemnification, Remaining Liability Of Counterparty   2,800    
Loss Contingency, Claim for Indemnification, Reimbursement Received   1,400    
Syracuse China Company and Libbey Glass Inc. [Member] | Maximum [Member] | TPC York [Member]        
Loss Contingency, Claim for Indemnification   7,500    
Lower Ley Creek Sub-site [Member]        
Site Contingency Number of Potentially Responsible Parties 8      
Lower Ley Creek Sub-site [Member] | Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] | Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]        
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent   700 $ 700  
Lower Ley Creek Sub-site [Member] | Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]        
Recorded Third-Party Environmental Recoveries, Noncurrent   400 $ 400  
Lower Ley Creek Sub-site [Member] | Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] | Motors Liquidation Company [Member]        
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value   22,000    
Lower Ley Creek Sub-site [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member]        
Site Contingency, Loss Exposure Not Accrued, Best Estimate   17,000    
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss   0    
Lower Ley Creek Sub-site [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member]        
Site Contingency, Loss Exposure Not Accrued, Best Estimate   24,800    
Lower Ley Creek Sub-site [Member] | Syracuse China Company [Member]        
Site Contingency Number of Potentially Responsible Parties 1      
Upper Ley Creek Sub-site [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Loss Contingency, Number of Companies Involved       30
Upper Ley Creek Sub-site [Member] | Syracuse China Company and Libbey Glass Inc. [Member]        
Site Contingency, Loss Exposure Not Accrued, Best Estimate   $ 93,500    
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Note 18 - Revenue (Details Textual) - Revenue Benchmark [Member] - Business Channels Concentration Risk [Member] - Minimum [Member]
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
EMEA Segment [Member] | Retail and Business-to-business [Member]  
Concentration Risk, Percentage 75.00%
U.S. and Canada Segment [Member] | Foodservice and Retail [Member]  
Concentration Risk, Percentage 75.00%
Latin America Segment [Member] | Retail and Business-to-business [Member]  
Concentration Risk, Percentage 75.00%
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Note 18 - Revenue - Net Sales Disaggregated by Business Channel (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Net sales $ 785,602 $ 801,093
Product [Member]    
Net sales 782,437 797,858
Product [Member] | Foodservice [Member]    
Net sales 319,766 327,550
Product [Member] | Retail [Member]    
Net sales 252,256 256,646
Product [Member] | Business-to-business [Member]    
Net sales $ 210,415 $ 213,662
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Note 19 - Segments and Geographic Information (Details Textual)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Number of Reportable Segments 3
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Note 19 - Segments and Geographic Information - Segments and Geographic Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Net sales $ 785,602 $ 801,093
Segment EBIT 63,146 58,495
Retained corporate costs (31,884) (31,878)
Impairment of goodwill (note 4) (45,981)
Impairment of long-lived assets (notes 4, 5 & 15) (19,171)
Fees associated with strategic initiative (1) [1] (2,341)
Organizational realignment (3,341)
Debt refinancing fees (525)
Interest expense (22,510) (21,979)
Provision for income taxes (8,753) (10,253)
Net loss (69,019) (7,956)
Depreciation and amortization 39,046 44,333
Capital Expenditures 31,159 45,087
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net [2] 256,104 276,080
Product [Member]    
Net sales 782,437 797,858
U.S. and Canada Segment [Member]    
Segment EBIT 54,072 36,805
Impairment of goodwill (note 4)
Depreciation and amortization 12,547 13,358
Capital Expenditures 8,464 22,203
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net [2] 137,072 152,168
U.S. and Canada Segment [Member] | Product [Member]    
Net sales 491,230 483,741
Latin America Segment [Member]    
Segment EBIT 6,208 12,599
Impairment of goodwill (note 4) (45,981)
Depreciation and amortization 14,758 17,457
Capital Expenditures 16,090 13,527
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net [2] 62,635 64,166
Latin America Segment [Member] | Product [Member]    
Net sales 141,584 148,091
EMEA Segment [Member]    
Segment EBIT 5,529 7,219
Depreciation and amortization 6,845 7,412
Capital Expenditures 5,036 5,051
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net [2] 45,454 46,576
EMEA Segment [Member] | Product [Member]    
Net sales 123,945 138,399
Other Segments [Member]    
Segment EBIT (2,663) 1,872
Depreciation and amortization 3,359 4,431
Capital Expenditures 488 745
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net [2] 10,943 13,170
Other Segments [Member] | Product [Member]    
Net sales 25,678 27,627
Corporate Segment [Member]    
Depreciation and amortization 1,537 1,675
Capital Expenditures $ 1,081 $ 3,561
[1] Legal and professional fees associated with a strategic initiative that was terminated during the third quarter of 2018.
[2] Segment assets are defined as net accounts receivable plus net inventory.
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Note 19 - Segments and Geographic Information - Sales and Long-lived Assets by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Net sales $ 785,602 $ 801,093
Long-lived assets 288,609 264,960
Product [Member]    
Net sales 782,437 797,858
UNITED STATES    
Long-lived assets 124,062 99,135
UNITED STATES | Product [Member]    
Net sales 485,443 480,868
MEXICO    
Long-lived assets 100,288 86,775
MEXICO | Product [Member]    
Net sales 104,192 101,656
All Other [Member]    
Long-lived assets 64,259 79,050
All Other [Member] | Product [Member]    
Net sales $ 192,802 $ 215,334
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Note 20 - Subsequent Event (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Feb. 21, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset   $ 54,686
Operating Lease, Liability, Total   $ 61,092  
Subsequent Event [Member] | Amendment to EMEA Segment Lease [Member]      
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract 10 years    
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset $ 17,000    
Operating Lease, Liability, Total $ 17,000