Valhi Stockholder's Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]

Valhi Stockholders' Equity

Note 14—Valhi stockholders’ equity:

	Shares of common stock
	Issued		Treasury			Outstanding
	(In millions)
Balance at December 31, 2013, 2014 and 2015		355.2		(13.2	)		342.0

Valhi authorized shares. Prior to 2013, we amended our certificate of incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of our common stock to 500 million.

We issued a nominal number of shares of Valhi common stock during 2013, 2014 and 2015, associated with annual stock awards to members of our board of directors.

Valhi share repurchases and cancellations. Prior to 2013, our board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to 10.0 million shares of our common stock in open market transactions, including block purchases, or in privately negotiated transactions, which may include transactions with our affiliates or subsidiaries. We may purchase the stock from time to time as market conditions permit. The stock repurchase program does not include specific price targets or timetables and may be suspended at any time. Depending on market conditions, we may terminate the program prior to completion. We will use cash on hand to acquire the shares. Repurchased shares could be retired and cancelled or may be added to our treasury stock and used for employee benefit plans, future acquisitions or other corporate purposes. We did not make any such purchases under the plan in 2013, 2014 or 2015.

Treasury stock. The treasury stock we reported for financial reporting purposes at December 31, 2013, 2014 and 2015 represents our proportional interest in the shares of our common stock held by NL and Kronos. NL held approximately 14.4 million shares of our common stock at December 31, 2014 and 2015. At December 31, 2014 and 2015 Kronos held an aggregate of 1.7 million shares of our common stock. Under Delaware Corporation Law, 100% (and not the proportionate interest) of a parent company’s shares held by a majority-owned subsidiary of the parent is considered to be treasury stock for voting purposes. As a result, our common shares outstanding for financial reporting purposes differ from those outstanding for legal purposes.

Preferred stock. Our outstanding preferred stock consists of 5,000 shares of our Series A Preferred Stock having a liquidation preference of $133,466.75 per share, or an aggregate liquidation preference of $667.3 million. The outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock are held by Contran and represent all of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock we are authorized to issue. The preferred stock has a par value of $.01 per share and pays a non-cumulative cash dividend at an annual rate of 6% of the aggregate liquidation preference only when authorized and declared by our board of directors. The shares of Series A Preferred Stock are non-convertible, and the shares do not carry any redemption or call features (either at our option or the option of the holder). A holder of the Series A shares does not have any voting rights, except in limited circumstances, and is not entitled to a preferential dividend right that is senior to our shares of common stock. Upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs, a holder of the Series A shares is entitled to be paid a liquidation preference of $133,466.75 per share, plus an amount (if any) equal to any declared but unpaid dividends, before any distribution of assets is made to holders of our common stock. Through December 31, 2015, we have not declared any dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock since its issuance prior to 2013.

Valhi long-term incentive compensation plan. Prior to 2013, our board of directors adopted a plan that provides for the award of stock to our board of directors, and up to a maximum of 200,000 shares could be awarded. Under the plan, we awarded 5,000 shares in 2013, 12,000 shares in 2014 and 10,500 shares in 2015, and at December 31, 2015 166,500 shares are available for future award under this new plan.

Stock plans of subsidiaries. Kronos, NL and CompX each maintain plans which provide for the award of their common stock to their board of directors. At December 31, 2015, Kronos and NL each had 177,000 shares of common stock available for future grant under its respective plan and CompX had 181,000 shares available for award.

Earnings per share. Basic earnings per share of common stock is based upon the weighted average number of our common shares actually outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share of common stock includes the impact of our outstanding dilutive stock options as well as the dilutive effect, if any, of diluted earnings per share reported by Kronos, NL or CompX. The dilutive effect of dilutive earnings per share for Kronos, NL and CompX in 2013, 2014 and 2015 was not significant.

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Valhi stockholders comprises changes in equity as presented in the table below.

	Years ended December 31,
	2013			2014			2015
	(In millions)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (net of tax and noncontrolling interest):
Marketable securities:
Balance at beginning of year	$	2.1		$	2.8		$	1.6
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized losses arising during the year		—			(1.0	)		—
Less reclassification adjustments for amounts included in realized loss (gain)		.7			(.2	)		—
Balance at end of year	$	2.8		$	1.6		$	1.6
Interest rate swap:
Balance at beginning of year	$	—		$	—		$	—
Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized losses during the year		—			—			(1.7	)
Less reclassification adjustments for amounts included in interest expense		—			—			.4
Balance at end of year	$	—		$	—		$	(1.3	)
Currency translation::
Balance at beginning of year	$	53.3		$	59.2		$	(22.6	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) arising during the year		5.9			(81.8	)		(55.5	)
Balance at end of year	$	59.2		$	(22.6	)	$	(78.1	)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Balance at beginning of year	$	(101.5	)	$	(76.5	)	$	(132.0	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Amortization of prior service cost and net losses included in net periodic pension cost		8.4			6.3			6.7
Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the year		12.6			(61.7	)		2.3
Plan curtailment		4.0			(.1	)		—
Balance at end of year	$	(76.5	)	$	(132.0	)	$	(123.0	)
OPEB plans:
Balance at beginning of year	$	4.1		$	6.5		$	4.4
Other comprehensive loss:
Amortization of prior service credit and net losses included in net periodic OPEB cost		(1.4	)		(1.3	)		(1.0	)
Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the year		1.3			(.8	)		.4
Plan amendment		2.5			—			—
Balance at end of year	$	6.5		$	4.4		$	3.8
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Balance at beginning of year	$	(42.0	)	$	(8.0	)	$	(148.6	)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		34.0			(140.6	)		(48.4	)
Balance at end of year	$	(8.0	)	$	(148.6	)	$	(197.0	)

See Note 11 for amounts related to our defined benefit pension plans and OPEB plans.