Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2017, and the condensed consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, have been prepared by Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (the “Corporation”) without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of only normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented, have been made. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017, are not necessarily indicative of the operating results expected for the full year.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted.

Recently Implemented Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Implemented Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which requires all income tax effects of awards to be recognized in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled. The guidance also requires presentation of excess tax benefits as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows rather than as a financing activity. The amended guidance became effective for the Corporation January 1, 2017, and, as permitted by the guidance, will be applied prospectively when awards vest or are settled. No awards vested or were settled in the first quarter of 2017.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which revises the measurement of inventory at the lower of cost or market. In accordance with ASU 2015-11, an entity will measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value which is defined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. The amendment does not apply to inventory that is measured using last-in, first out (LIFO). The guidance became effective for the Corporation January 1, 2017, and did not have a significant impact on its financial position, operating results or liquidity.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits, which requires an employer who offers defined benefit and postretirement benefit plans to report the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by employees during the period. The other components of net period benefit costs are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations. The amendment also allows for the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost to be eligible for capitalization into inventory when applicable. The amended guidance does not change the amount of net benefit cost to be recognized, only where it is to be recognized in the income statement. The amended guidance will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017; however, early adoption is permitted. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact the guidance will have on the presentation of its operating results. It will not, however, affect the Corporation’s financial position or liquidity.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which clarifies guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. The amended guidance will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017; however, early adoption is permitted if all provisions are adopted in the same period. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact the guidance will have on the presentation of its cash flow statement. It will not, however, affect the Corporation’s financial position, operating results or liquidity.

In May 2016, April 2016, March 2016 and May 2014, the FASB issued ASUs 2016-12, 2016-10, 2016-08 and 2014-09, respectively, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The guidance establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from a company’s contracts with customers. It requires companies to apply a five-step model when recognizing revenue relating to the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that the company expects to be entitled to receive for those goods and services. It also requires comprehensive disclosures regarding revenue recognition. The guidance becomes effective for the Corporation January 1, 2018. While the Corporation is currently assessing the impact the guidance will have on its business processes, business and accounting systems and consolidated financial statements and disclosures, it anticipates there will be some changes to revenue recognition for certain of its customer contracts. The Corporation currently expects to complete its analysis, including implementing any necessary changes to existing business processes and systems to accommodate these new standards, during 2017.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by all leases with a term of more than one year. Accounting by lessors will remain similar to existing generally accepted accounting principles. The guidance becomes effective for the Corporation January 1, 2019. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact the guidance will have on its financial position, operating results and liquidity.