Equity Method Investments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]

Brand's results of operations for the three- month period ended June 30, 2014 and the period from November 27, 2013 through June 30, 2014 are summarized as follows:



(In thousands)	Three Months Ended June 30 2014		Period From November 27 2013 Through June 30 2014 (a)
Summarized Statement of Operations Information of Brand:
Net revenues	$	827,735	$	1,805,592
Gross profit	187,272		387,966
Net income attributable to Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries	18,866		4,259

Harsco's equity in income of Brand	5,260		1,021

(a) The Company's equity method investment in Brand began on November 26, 2013; accordingly, there is only approximately seven months of related equity income. The results of the Harsco Infrastructure Segment from January 1, 2013 through the date of closing are reported in the Company's results of operations for 2013.

Balances related to transactions between the Company and Brand are as follows:



(In thousands)	September 30 2014		December 31 2013
Balances due from Brand	$	8,889	$	85,908
Balances due to Brand	39,607		149,325