Supplemental Cash Flow Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

9. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The components of the change in other assets and liabilities, net, are as follows:

	Six Months Ended
	June 30,
	2016			2015
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Other current and noncurrent assets	$	(9,691	)	$	(5,501	)
Accrued salaries, benefits and payroll taxes		(7,808	)		(13,794	)
Accrued insurance and other taxes		(256	)		(1,278	)
Accrued income taxes		(8,495	)		(19,902	)
Accrued pension, postretirement and postemployment benefits		11,757			16,283
Other current and noncurrent liabilities		(8,002	)		(4,878	)
	$	(22,495	)	$	(29,070	)

The change in accrued salaries, benefits and payroll taxes in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to TXI-related severance payments made in 2015.  The change in accrued income taxes was attributable to higher taxable income in 2016 compared to 2015.

Noncash investing and financing activities are as follows:

	Six Months Ended
	June 30,
	2016		2015
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Acquisition of assets through capital lease	$	—	$	1,331
Acquisition of assets through asset exchange		—		5,000