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1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION Unless otherwise noted in this report, any description of we, us or our includes Molson Coors Brewing Company ("MCBC" or the "Company"), principally a holding company, and its operating subsidiaries: MillerCoors LLC ("MillerCoors") which is accounted for by us under the equity method of accounting, Molson Coors Brewing Company (UK) Limited ("MCBC-UK"), Molson Coors Canada ("MCC") and our other operating entities as further described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2009 ("Annual Report"). Unless otherwise indicated, information in this report is presented in U.S. dollars ("USD" or "$"). The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which are necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). Such unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report and have been prepared on a consistent basis with the accounting policies described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Annual Report. The results of operations for the thirteen week period ended March 27, 2010, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year. MCBC follows a 52/53 week fiscal reporting calendar. The first fiscal quarter of 2010 and 2009 consisted of thirteen weeks ending on March 27, 2010 and March 29, 2009, respectively. Fiscal year 2010 consists of 52 weeks ending on December 25, 2010 and fiscal year 2009 consisted of 52 weeks ended December 26, 2009. Brewers' Retail, Inc. ("BRI"), a consolidated subsidiary through February 28, 2009, reported results one month in arrears in the accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements. MillerCoors follows a monthly reporting calendar. The first quarters of 2010 and 2009 consisted of three months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009, respectively. |
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2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued authoritative guidance related to the consolidation of variable interest entities, which requires an enterprise to determine whether its variable interests give it a controlling financial interest. The primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity is the enterprise that has both (1) the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance, and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity. This amendment also requires ongoing reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity requiring consolidation. The guidance was effective for our first quarter ended March 27, 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not impact our financial results. See also Note 4, "INVESTMENTS" for further disclosure of our variable interest entities. |
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3. SEGMENT REPORTING Our reportable segments consist of Canada, the United States ("U.S.") and the United Kingdom ("U.K.") and our non-reportable segment and other business activities include Molson Coors International ("MCI") and Corporate. The following table sets forth net sales by segment:
Across each of our segments, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our sales. Net sales represent sales to third party external customers and affiliates. Unless otherwise disclosed, intersegment revenues are insignificant and eliminated in consolidation. The following table sets forth income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes by segment:
The following table sets forth total assets by segment:
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4. INVESTMENTS The investments included within this Note include both equity method and consolidated investments. Those entities identified as variable interest entities ("VIE's") have been evaluated under authoritative guidance to determine whether we are the primary beneficiary. The VIE's included under Equity Investments are those for which we have concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary and accordingly account for those investments under the equity method of accounting. The VIE's included under Consolidated Investments are those for which we have concluded that we are the primary beneficiary and accordingly consolidate those investments. We have not provided any financial support to any of our VIE's during the quarter that we were not previously contractually obligated to provide. Further, authoritative guidance related to the consolidation of VIE's requires that we continually reassess whether we are the primary beneficiary of VIE's in which we have an interest. As such, the conclusion regarding the primary beneficiary status is subject to change and we continually evaluate circumstances that could require consolidation or deconsolidation. Equity Investments MillerCoors Summarized financial information for MillerCoors is as follows: Condensed Balance sheet
Results of operations
The following represents MCBC's proportional share in net income attributable to MillerCoors reported under the equity method:
During the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2010, we had $8.5 million of sales of beer to MillerCoors and $2.0 million of purchases of beer from MillerCoors. During the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2009, we had $10.0 million of sales of beer to MillerCoors and $2.4 million of purchases of beer from MillerCoors. For the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2010, we recorded $0.8 million of service agreement and other charges to MillerCoors and $0.4 million of service agreement costs from MillerCoors. For the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2009, we recorded $3.6 million of service agreement and other charges to MillerCoors and $0.3 million of service agreement costs from MillerCoors. As of March 27, 2010 and December 26, 2009, we had $3.5 million and $5.4 million net receivables due from MillerCoors, included within Accounts receivable, net, related to the activities mentioned above. Brewers' Retail Inc. BRI, a VIE, is a beer distribution and retail network for the Ontario region of Canada, owned by MCC, Labatt and Sleeman brewers. BRI operates on a break-even basis. MCBC has historically consolidated BRI as its primary beneficiary. Contractual provisions cause our variable interests to fluctuate requiring ongoing evaluations as to primary beneficiary status. Acquisition activity by another BRI owner caused our variable interest to decrease to a level indicating that we are no longer the primary beneficiary. As a result, we deconsolidated BRI from our financial statements during the first quarter of 2009. Our deconsolidation resulted from a change in variable interests that fluctuate between the variable interest holders based on market and business circumstances, so there were no proceeds from the sale of subsidiary stock or assets. BRI's liabilities exceeded its assets at the date of deconsolidation (negative book value), by $90.3 million. We recorded a liability of $74.3 million associated with the recognition of the fair value of our proportionate share of the guarantee we maintain with regard to BRI's debt obligations. Because we have an obligation to proportionately fund BRI's obligations, the remaining difference between net carrying value and the fair value of our retained equity interest in BRI was recorded as an adjustment to our BRI investment, effectively resulting in a negative equity method basis. We are exposed to the risk of funding requirements related to the defined benefit plans of BRI and Brewers' Distributor Ltd. ("BDL"), our equity method distribution joint venture in the Western provinces of Canada, as a result of potential changes in the fair value of the plans' assets and liabilities. Specifically, the fair value of each variable interest entity's plan assets can fluctuate due to changes in the market value of the investments held by the plans, and the plan liabilities can fluctuate due to changes in discount rates and other actuarial assumptions. These fluctuations would result in a change in the plans' funded status and thereby the required contributions of BRI and BDL. Although we are exposed to these changes, we currently expect BRI and BDL to continue to meet the current and future plan funding requirements. Consolidated Investments The following summarizes the assets and results of operations of our consolidated VIEs (including noncontrolling interests). None of our consolidated VIEs held debt as of March 27, 2010 or December 26, 2009.
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5. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS During the first quarter of 2010 and 2009, we recognized share-based compensation related to the following Class B common share awards to certain directors, officers, and other eligible employees, pursuant to the Molson Coors Brewing Company Incentive Compensation Plan ("Incentive Compensation Plan"): restricted stock units ("RSU"), deferred stock units ("DSU"), performance units ("PU"), performance share units ("PSU"), stock options, and stock-only stock appreciation rights ("SOSAR"). The following table summarizes components of the share-based compensation recorded as expense:
During the first quarter of 2010, we granted 0.7 million stock options, 0.2 million RSUs and 0.7 million PUs, all of which were outstanding as of March 27, 2010. The mark-to-market stock-based compensation expense before tax, related to MCBC share-based awards granted to former CBC employees now employed by MillerCoors, recorded during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2010 and March 29, 2009, was $0.4 million and insignificant, respectively. These amounts are included in the table above. As of March 27, 2010, there was $46.8 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested shares from share-based compensation arrangements granted under the plans. This compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.6 years. During the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2010, cash received from stock option exercises was $4.8 million and the total tax benefit to be realized for the tax deductions from these option exercises was $0.5 million. On March 15, 2010, the Board of Directors approved the reservation and issuance of 5 million shares of our Class B Common Stock under the terms of the Incentive Compensation Plan, subject to approval of the holders of our Class A Common Stock ("Shareholder Approval"). Shareholder Approval is anticipated to occur at our Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for June 2, 2010. As a result, as of March 27, 2010, we had the ability to grant stock options, SOSARs, RSUs, DSUs, PUs and PSUs with respect to 4.6 million shares of our Class B Common Stock, provided that no shares of Class B Common Stock underlying such stock options, SOSARs, RSUs, DSUs, PUs and PSUs may be issued until Shareholder Approval. The following table represents the summary of stock options and SOSARs outstanding as of March 27, 2010, and the activity during the first thirteen weeks of 2010:
The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2010 and March 29, 2009 was $1.6 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The following table represents non-vested RSUs, PUs and DSUs as of March 27, 2010, and the activity during the first thirteen weeks of 2010:
The fair values of each option granted in the first quarter of 2010 and the second quarter of 2009, respectively, were determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
The valuation of stock options is a significant accounting estimate which requires us to use judgments and assumptions that are likely to have a material impact on our financial statements. Annually, we make assumptions regarding future stock price volatility, employee exercise behavior, and dividend yield. We estimate our future stock price volatility using the historical volatility over the expected term of the option. Our expected term represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding based on historical option exercise activity and employee post-vesting cancellations within the valuation model. Separate groups of employees with differing historical exercise behavior were segregated for valuation purposes. The weighted-average expected term for all employee groups is presented in the table above. Our valuation model assumes that dividends and our share price increase in line with earnings, resulting in a constant dividend yield. The risk-free interest rate for periods during the expected term of the options is based on the yield on a U.S. Treasury zero-coupon bond of comparable duration. To the extent that actual outcomes differ from our assumptions, we are not required to true up grant-date fair value-based expense to final intrinsic values. However, these differences can impact the classification of cash tax benefits realized upon exercise of stock options. Furthermore, historical data has a significant bearing on our forward-looking assumptions. Significant variances between actual and predicted experience could lead to prospective revisions in our assumptions, which could then significantly impact the year-over-year comparability of stock-based compensation expense. |
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6. UNUSUAL OR INFREQUENT ITEMS We have incurred charges or gains that we believe are not indicative of our normal, core operations. As such, we have separately classified these costs as special operating items. Summary of Special Items The table below summarizes special items recorded by program:
The table below summarizes the activity in the restructuring accruals:
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7. OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE The table below summarizes other income and expense:
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8. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS In 2006, we sold our entire equity interest in our Brazilian unit, Cervejarias Kaiser Brasil S.A. ("Kaiser") to FEMSA Cerveza S.A. de C.V. ("FEMSA"). The terms of the sale agreement require us to indemnify FEMSA for exposures related to certain tax, civil and labor contingencies arising prior to FEMSA's purchase of Kaiser. We recognized a gain of $42.6 million related to our settlement of a portion of our indemnity liabilities to FEMSA during the first quarter of 2010. During the first quarter of 2009, we recognized a loss of $3.9 million from discontinued operations associated with changes in estimates of the carrying value of the indemnity related liabilities, foreign exchange gains and losses, and accretion expense related to indemnities we provided to FEMSA with regard to contingent tax and other liabilities, which are discussed further in Note 15 "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES." |
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9. INCOME TAX Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2010 was approximately 16%. We anticipate that our 2010 full year effective tax rate will be in the range of 18% to 22%. Our first quarter effective tax rate is lower than our anticipated full year rate primarily due to various discrete items in the first quarter of 2010. Our tax rate is volatile and may fluctuate with changes in, among other things, the amount and source of income or loss, our ability to utilize foreign tax credits, changes in tax laws, and the movement of liabilities established for uncertain tax positions as statutes of limitations expire or positions are otherwise effectively settled. We note that there are proposed or pending tax law changes in the U.S., U.K. and Canada that, if enacted, may impact our effective tax rate. As of December 26, 2009, we had $71.5 million of uncertain tax benefits. Since December 26, 2009, uncertain tax benefits increased by $2.8 million. This addition is net of increases due to additional uncertain tax benefits and interest accrued for the current year and decreases primarily due to fluctuation in foreign exchange rates, certain tax positions closing or being effectively settled, and payments made to tax authorities with regard to uncertain tax benefits during the first quarter of 2010. This results in a total uncertain tax benefit of $74.3 million as of March 27, 2010. Within the next 12 months, the Company expects to recognize approximately $1 million to $4 million of income tax expense related to uncertain tax positions. We file income tax returns in most of the federal, state, and provincial jurisdictions in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. Tax years through 2007 are closed or have been effectively settled through examination in the U.S. and the U.K. Tax years through 2004 are closed or have been effectively settled through examination in Canada. Tax year 2005 is currently under examination in Canada. |
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10. EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") Basic net income per share was computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share includes the additional dilutive effect of our potentially dilutive securities, which include stock options, SOSARs, RSUs, PUs, PSUs and DSUs, calculated using the treasury stock method. The following summarizes the effect of dilutive securities on diluted EPS:
The following anti-dilutive securities were excluded from the computation of the effect of dilutive securities on earnings per share for the following periods:
We have no outstanding equity share awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends on unvested shares. |
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11. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS The following summarizes the change in goodwill for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2010 (in millions):
Goodwill was attributed to our reportable segments as follows:
The following table presents details of our intangible assets, other than goodwill, as of March 27, 2010:
The following table presents details of our intangible assets, other than goodwill, as of December 26, 2009:
The changes in the gross carrying amounts of intangibles from December 26, 2009 to March 27, 2010, are due to the impact of foreign exchange rates, as a significant amount of intangibles are denominated in foreign currencies. Based on foreign exchange rates as of March 27, 2010, the following is our estimated amortization expense related to intangible assets for the next five years:
Amortization expense of intangible assets was $11.0 million and $9.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2010 and March 29, 2009, respectively. We are required to perform goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment tests on at least an annual basis and more frequently in certain circumstances. We perform the required impairment testing during the third quarter annually. No impairment losses were included in the goodwill balances as of March 27, 2010 or December 26, 2009. |
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12. DEBT The table below summarizes total debt:
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13. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Our risk management and derivative accounting policies are presented in our Annual Report and did not significantly change during the first quarter of 2010. Derivative Fair Value Measurements We utilize market approaches to estimate the fair value of our derivative instruments by discounting anticipated future cash flows derived from the derivative's contractual terms and observable market interest, foreign exchange and commodity rates. The fair values of our derivatives also include credit risk adjustments to account for our counterparties' credit risk, as well as MCBC's own non-performance risk. As of March 27, 2010 and December 26, 2009 these adjustments resulted in deferred net gains in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") of $3.7 million and $3.3 million, respectively, as the fair value of our derivatives were in net liability positions at both period ends. The table below summarizes our derivative assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value as of March 27, 2010 and December 26, 2009.
As of March 27, 2010, we had no significant transfers in or out of Level 1, 2 or 3. New derivative contracts transacted during the quarter are all included in Level 2. Results of Period Derivative Activity The tables below include the year to date results of our derivative activity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 27, 2010 and December 26, 2009 and the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2010 and March 29, 2009. Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions)
MCBC allocates the current and non-current portion of each contract to the corresponding derivative account above. The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (in millions) Cash Flow Hedges
Note: Amounts recognized in AOCI are gross of taxes.
During the period we recorded no significant ineffectiveness related to these cash flow hedges. Other Derivatives (in millions)
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14. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS We sponsor defined benefit retirement plans in Canada, the U.K. and the U.S. Additionally, we offer other postretirement benefits to the majority of our Canadian and U.S. employees. The net periodic pension costs under retirement plans and other postretirement benefits were as follows:
See Note 4 "INVESTMENTS" for a discussion of the deconsolidation of BRI during the first quarter of 2009, which reduced the carrying values of pension and postretirement benefits on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. During the first quarter of 2010, employer contributions paid to the defined benefit plans for Canada and the U.K. were $11.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively. There were no contributions to the U.S. plan in the first quarter. Expected total fiscal year 2010 employer contributions to Canada, U.S. and U.K. defined benefits plans are approximately $43 million. |
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15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Kaiser and Other Indemnity Obligations
As discussed in Note 8 "DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS," we sold our entire equity interest in Kaiser during 2006 to FEMSA. The terms of the sale agreement require us to indemnify FEMSA for certain exposures related to tax, civil and labor contingencies arising prior to FEMSA's purchase of Kaiser. We provided an indemnity to FEMSA for losses Kaiser may incur with respect to tax claims associated with certain previously utilized purchased tax credits. We generally classify such purchased tax credits into two categories. During 2009, FEMSA entered into a Brazilian tax amnesty program which substantially reduced penalties, interest, and attorneys' fees owed by Kaiser to the government for the first category of purchased tax credits. In 2009, we had provided consent to FEMSA to enter into the amnesty program but had not agreed to an indemnity amount owed to FEMSA related to the indemnity for these tax credits. During the first quarter of 2010, we reached a settlement agreement with FEMSA for the entirety of our indemnity obligations corresponding to the principal, penalties, interest and attorney's fees owed by Kaiser for this first category of purchased credits. This favorable settlement involves a cash payment of $96.0 million, and eliminates $284.5 million of maximum potential tax claims of which $131.2 million of indemnity liabilities were accrued on our balance sheet at December 26, 2009. The payment of the settlement agreement was made in the first week of the second quarter of 2010. The maximum potential claims amount remaining for the second category of purchased tax credits (which we believe present less risk than the first category), was $243.1 million as of March 27, 2010. As of the end of the quarter, a portion of our indemnity obligations are considered probable losses, recorded as current liabilities in an amount of $104.9 million at March 27, 2010 which includes $96.0 million related to the settlement with FEMSA discussed above. Including the portion of the liabilities not deemed to be probable, of $22.0 million, our total estimate of the indemnity liability associated with the purchased tax credits as of March 27, 2010 was $118.0 million, $108.3 million of which was classified as a current liability and $9.7 million of which was classified as non-current. Primarily as a result of the aforementioned settlement, we reduced our estimated liability and realized a gain of $42.6 million during the quarter, which is reflected in discontinued operations. Our estimates consider a number of scenarios for the ultimate resolution of these issues, the probabilities of which are influenced not only by legal developments in Brazil but also by management's intentions with regard to various alternatives that could present themselves leading to the ultimate resolution of these issues. The liabilities are impacted by changes in estimates regarding amounts that could be paid, the timing of such payments, adjustments to the probabilities assigned to various scenarios and foreign exchange. Additionally, we also provided indemnity related to all other tax, civil, and labor contingencies existing as of the date of sale. In this regard, however, FEMSA assumed their full share of all of these contingent liabilities that had been previously recorded and disclosed by us prior to the sale on January 13, 2006. However, we may have to provide indemnity to FEMSA if those contingencies settle at amounts greater than those amounts previously recorded or disclosed by us. We will be able to offset any indemnity exposures in these circumstances with amounts that settle favorably to amounts previously recorded. Our exposure related to these indemnity claims is capped at the amount of the sales price of the 68% equity interest of Kaiser, which was $68.0 million. As a result of these contract provisions, our estimates include not only probability-weighted potential cash outflows associated with indemnity provisions, but also probability-weighted cash inflows that could result from favorable settlements, which could occur through negotiation or settlement programs that could arise from the federal or any of the various state governments in Brazil. The recorded value of the tax, civil, and labor indemnity liability was $9.3 million as of March 27, 2010, which is classified as non-current. Future settlement procedures and related negotiation activities associated with these contingencies are largely outside of our control. The sale agreement requires annual cash settlements relating to the tax, civil, and labor indemnities. Indemnity obligations related to purchased tax credits must be settled upon notification of FEMSA's settlement. Due to the uncertainty involved with the ultimate outcome and timing of these contingencies, significant adjustments to the carrying values of the indemnity obligations have been recorded to date, and additional future adjustments may be required. These liabilities are denominated in Brazilian Reals and have been stated at present value and will, therefore, be subject in the future to foreign exchange gains or losses and to accretion cost, both of which will be recognized in the discontinued operations section of the statement of operations. The table below provides a summary of reserves associated with the Kaiser indemnity obligations from December 26, 2009, through March 27, 2010:
Guarantees MCBC guarantees indebtedness and other obligations to banks and other third parties for some of its equity investments and consolidated subsidiaries. Other liabilities in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include $101.5 million and $99.2 million as of March 27, 2010 and December 26, 2009, respectively, related to such guarantees. Litigation and Other Disputes In 1999, Molson entered into an agreement for the distribution of Molson products in Brazil. In 2000, before commencing the distribution business, Molson terminated the distribution agreement and paid the distributor $150,000 in settlement. The distributor then sued Molson to set aside the settlement and to seek additional compensation. The Appellate Court of the State of Rio de Janeiro set aside the settlement agreement and determined that Molson was liable to the distributor, with the amount of damages to be determined through subsequent proceedings. An appeal of the liability decision is currently pending before the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice, which granted certiorari and agreed to hear the merits of Molson's appeal during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009. With respect to damages, the case was remanded to a Rio de Janeiro trial court to determine the amount of damages. The trial court retained an expert who provided a report adopting the position of the distributor and recommended damages based on a business plan devised at the outset of the arrangement that was never implemented. Molson challenged the irregularity of the expert process, the impartiality of the expert, as well as the report's specific recommendation. The trial court denied Molson's challenges. Molson filed an appeal before the Appellate Court of the State of Rio de Janeiro regarding these procedural irregularities (during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009, Molson's procedural appeal was denied). Following the state trial court's procedural ruling, that court handed down a decision in the distributor's favor granting the full amount of the lost anticipated profits alleged by the plaintiff, approximately $42 million, plus attorneys' fees and interest. That judgment was rendered during the third quarter of 2009. Molson appealed the judgment to the Appellate Court of the State of Rio de Janeiro. During the fourth quarter, the appellate court considering Molson's appeal from the judgment directed the court-retained expert to explain the basis for his damages calculation. During the first quarter of 2010, the appelate court granted Molson's appeal and vacated the $42 million judgment. The appelate court remanded the proceeding to the trial court and ordered that court to select a different expert. The appelate court furthermore directed the trial court to use specific criteria in setting damages, the effect of which would be to substantially reduce the award. Molson has filed for clarification as to the precise criteria to be used. We will continue to defend this case vigorously, and believe that a material adverse result is not probable. In March 2009, BRI, which operates The Beer Store retail outlets in the province of Ontario, Canada, received notice that a legal action would be commenced in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against it, the Ontario government and the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. BRI is owned by MCBC and two other brewers, and is accounted for by MCBC under the equity method. This action alleges the defendants, including BRI, failed to warn the plaintiffs of the dangers of drinking during pregnancy. The action seeks damages in excess of CAD $750 million. Although notice of the lawsuit was provided in March, the lawsuit has not been formally commenced. The same plaintiffs filed a lawsuit asserting similar claims against the Canadian federal government in the Federal Court of Canada in March 2009. They voluntarily withdrew the lawsuit after the federal government filed a motion to dismiss it for failing to state a claim. If a legal action is commenced against BRI as notified, we are advised that BRI will defend the claims vigorously. We are involved in other disputes and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of our business. While it is not feasible to predict or determine the outcome of these proceedings, in our opinion, based on a review with legal counsel, none of these disputes and legal actions is expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. Environmental When we determine that it is probable that a liability for environmental matters or other legal actions exists and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable, an estimate of the future costs are recorded as a liability in the financial statements. Costs that extend the life, increase the capacity or improve the safety or efficiency of Company-owned assets or are incurred to mitigate or prevent future environmental contamination may be capitalized. Other environmental costs are expensed when incurred. From time to time, we have been notified that we are or may be a potentially responsible party ("PRP") under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act or similar state laws for the cleanup of sites where hazardous substances have allegedly been released into the environment. We cannot predict with certainty the total costs of cleanup, our share of the total cost, the extent to which contributions will be available from other parties, the amount of time necessary to complete the cleanups or insurance coverage. Lowry We are one of a number of entities named by the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") as a PRP at the Lowry Superfund site. This landfill is owned by the City and County of Denver ("Denver") and is managed by Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. ("Waste Management"). In 1990, we recorded a pretax charge of $30 million, a portion of which was put into a trust in 1993 as part of a settlement with Denver and Waste Management regarding the then-outstanding litigation. Our settlement was based on an assumed remediation cost of $120 million (in 1992 adjusted dollars). We are obligated to pay a portion of future costs, if any, in excess of that amount. Waste Management provides us with updated annual cost estimates through 2032. We reviewed these cost estimates in the assessment of our accrual related to this issue. We use certain assumptions that differ from Waste Management's estimates to assess our expected liability. Our expected liability (based on the $120 million threshold being met) is based on our best estimates available. The assumptions used are as follows:
Based on these assumptions, the present value and gross amount of the costs at March 27, 2010, are approximately $3.2 million and $5.3 million, respectively. Accordingly, we believe that the existing liability is adequate as of March 27, 2010. We did not assume any future recoveries from insurance companies in the estimate of our liability, and none are expected. Considering the estimates extend through the year 2032 and the related uncertainties at the site, including what additional remedial actions may be required by the EPA, new technologies and what costs are included in the determination of when the $120 million threshold is reached the estimate of our liability may change as further facts develop. We cannot predict the amount of any such change, but additional accruals in the future are possible. In April 2009, we received a written notice relating to the Lowry site, that the State of Colorado intends to seek compensation from MCBC and other parties to recover for natural resources damages. The State of Colorado has informally asserted total damages of up to $10 million. However, the Company is potentially liable for only a portion of those damages. The Company will defend any such claims vigorously. Other In October 2006 we were notified by the EPA that we are a PRP, along with approximately 60 other parties, at the Cooper Drum site in southern California. Certain of Molson's former non-beer business operations, which were discontinued and sold in the mid-1990s prior to the merger with Coors, were involved at this site. We responded to the EPA with information regarding our past involvement with the site. We have accrued $0.2 million, which represents our estimable loss at this time. Potential losses associated with the Cooper Drum site could increase as remediation planning progresses. During the third quarter of 2008 we were notified by the EPA that we are a PRP, along with others, at the East Rutherford and Berry's Creek sites in New Jersey. Certain of Molson's former non-beer business operations, which were discontinued and sold in the mid-1990s, were involved at this site. We have accrued $4.5 million, which represents our estimable loss at this time. Potential losses associated with the Berry's Creek site could increase as remediation planning progresses. While we cannot predict the eventual aggregate cost for environmental and related matters in which we are currently involved, we believe that any payments, if required, for these matters would be made over a period of time in amounts that would not be material in any one year to our operating results, cash flows or our financial or competitive position. We believe adequate reserves have been provided for losses that are probable and estimable. We are aware of groundwater contamination at some of our properties in Colorado resulting from historical, ongoing, or nearby activities. There may also be other contamination of which we are currently unaware. |
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16. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The following summarizes the components of comprehensive income (loss):
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17. SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION MCBC ("Parent Guarantor and 2007 Issuer") issued $575.0 million of 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due July 30, 2013, in a registered offering on June 15, 2007. The convertible notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by CBC ("2002 Issuer"), Molson Coors International, LP and Molson Coors Capital Finance ULC (together the "2005 Issuers") and certain significant subsidiaries ("Subsidiary Guarantors"). On May 7, 2002, the 2002 Issuer completed a public offering of $850.0 million principal amount of 6.375% Senior notes due 2012. During the first quarter of 2008, $180.4 million of the Senior notes was extinguished by using existing cash resources. During the third quarter of 2007, $625.0 million of the Senior notes was extinguished by the proceeds received from the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes issued June 15, 2007 and cash on hand. The remaining outstanding Senior notes are guaranteed on a senior and unsecured basis by the Parent Guarantor and 2007 Issuer, 2005 Issuers and Subsidiary Guarantors. The guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several. On September 22, 2005, the 2005 Issuers completed a public offering of USD $1.1 billion principal amount of Senior notes composed of USD $300 million 4.85% notes due 2010 and CAD $900.0 million 5.00% notes due 2015. The notes were issued with registration rights and are guaranteed on a senior and unsecured basis by Parent Guarantor and 2007 Issuer, 2002 Issuer and Subsidiary Guarantors. The guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several. Funds necessary to meet the 2005 Issuers' debt service obligations are provided in large part by distributions or advances from MCBC's other subsidiaries. Under certain circumstances, contractual and legal restrictions, as well as our financial condition and operating requirements, could limit the 2005 Issuers' ability to obtain cash for the purpose of meeting its debt service obligation, including the payment of principal and interest on the notes. On June 30, 2008, Molson Canada 2005, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of MCBC, guaranteed the obligations of MCBC under the credit facility dated as of March 2, 2005. As a result of such guarantee, Molson Canada 2005 became a guarantor under the following (i) the indenture related to the Senior notes dated as of May 7, 2002 and as supplemented; (ii) the indenture related to the Senior notes dated September 22, 2005 and as supplemented; and (iii) the indenture related to the Senior convertible notes dated June 15, 2007 and as supplemented. This change was effective for our 2008 third quarter and was reflected accordingly with the appropriate reclassifications to the prior period condensed consolidated financial statements. We revised our presentation of the supplemental guarantor information to separately present the impact of intercompany activity for the 2002 Issuer, the 2005 Issuer and the 2007 Issuer, Subsidiary Guarantor and Subsidiary Non-Guarantor categories. As such, our consolidating financial statements for all periods reflect the revised presentation, with the most significant change being the gross presentation of our intercompany notes receivable and payable amongst affiliates and the related impacts on the statements of operations and cash flows. Intercompany notes receivable, which were previously included as a component of equity, continue to be presented as a component of equity (contra-equity) based on the nature of the notes, anticipated repayments and the consideration of the inherent control associated with the relationships of the entities, while the intercompany notes payable are now presented as a liability. We believe that the revised presentation provides greater clarity surrounding the activity between the guarantors and non-guarantors of our third party debt. The revised presentation of the supplemental guarantor information does not amend or change the respective priority or status of the above-referenced senior notes and convertible notes. The following information sets forth Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2010, and March 29, 2009; Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as of March 27, 2010, and December 26, 2009; and Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2010 and March 29, 2009. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for on the equity method; accordingly, entries necessary to consolidate the Parent Guarantor, the Issuers and all of our subsidiaries are reflected in the eliminations column. In the opinion of management, separate complete financial statements of the 2002, 2005 and 2007 Issuers and the Subsidiary Guarantors would not provide additional material information that would be useful in assessing their financial composition.
MOLSON COORS BREWING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
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