Equity Method Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Brand's summarized balance sheet information at September 30, 2015 and 2014 and summarized statement of operations information for the year ended September 30, 2015 and the period from November 27, 2013 through September 30, 2014 are summarized as follows:




(In thousands)	September 30 2015		September 30 2014
Summarized Balance Sheet Information of Brand:
Current assets	$	806,510	$	815,809
Property and equipment , net	894,537		923,056
Other noncurrent assets	1,519,722		1,594,669
Total assets	$	3,220,769	$	3,333,534

Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt	$	68,687	$	68,748
Other current liabilities	397,759		360,714
Long-term debt	1,736,081		1,747,522
Other noncurrent liabilities	383,638		406,636
Total liabilities	2,586,165		2,583,620
Equity	634,604		749,914
Total liabilities and equity	$	3,220,769	$	3,333,534



(In thousands)	Year Ended September 30 2015		Period From November 27 2013 Through September 30 2014 (a)
Summarized Statement of Operations Information of Brand:
Net revenues	$	2,976,471	$	2,559,556
Gross profit	649,596		559,376
Net income (loss) attributable to Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries	605		(4,848		)
Harsco's equity in income (loss) of Brand	175		(1,595		)

(a) The Company's equity method investment in Brand began on November 26, 2013; accordingly, there is only approximately ten months of related equity income (loss). 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.

Summary of balances related to transactions between Company and Brand

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



(In thousands)	December 31 2015		December 31 2014
Balances due from Brand	$	1,557	$	1,860
Balances due to Brand	21,407		28,311