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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549

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FORM 10-K

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Commission file number 1-9576

OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (567) 336-5000

           Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

           Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

           Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ý    No o

           Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No ý

           Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o

           Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý    No o

           Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý

           Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of " large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

           Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o    No ý

           The aggregate market value (based on the consolidated tape closing price on June 30, 2014) of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of Owens-Illinois, Inc. was approximately $6,514,118,000. For the sole purpose of making this calculation, the term "non-affiliate" has been interpreted to exclude directors and executive officers of the Company. Such interpretation is not intended to be, and should not be construed to be, an admission by Owens-Illinois, Inc. or such directors or executive officers of the Company that such directors and executive officers of the Company are "affiliates" of Owens-Illinois, Inc., as that term is defined under the Securities Act of 1934.

           The number of shares of common stock, $.01 par value of Owens-Illinois, Inc. outstanding as of January 31, 2015 was 164,222,147.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

           Portions of the Owens-Illinois, Inc. Proxy Statement for The Annual Meeting of Share Owners To Be Held Tuesday, May 12, 2015 ("Proxy Statement") are incorporated by reference into Part III hereof.

TABLE OF GUARANTORS

           The address, including zip code, and telephone number, of each additional registrant's principal executive office is One Michael Owens Way, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551; (567) 336-5000. These companies are listed as guarantors of the debt securities of the registrant. The consolidating condensed financial statements of the Company depicting separately its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries are presented in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. All of the equity securities of each of the guarantors set forth in the table above are owned, either directly or indirectly, by Owens-Illinois, Inc.

   

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PART I

ITEM 1.    BUSINESS

General Development of Business

        Owens-Illinois, Inc. (the "Company"), through its subsidiaries, is the successor to a business established in 1903. The Company is the largest manufacturer of glass containers in the world with 75 glass manufacturing plants in 21 countries. It competes in the glass container segment of the rigid packaging market and is the leading glass container manufacturer in most of the countries where it has manufacturing facilities.

Company Strategy

        The Company's ambition is to be the world's leading maker of brand-building glass containers, delivering unmatched quality, innovation and service to its customers; generating strong financial results for its investors; and providing a safe, motivating and engaging work environment for its employees. To accomplish this ambition, the Company is focused on the following objectives:

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Reduce structural costs through specific programs such as permanent footprint adjustments, asset optimization and global cost-cutting initiatives;



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Grow selectively by taking advantage of the Company's position in emerging markets around the world and strengthening the Company's positions in Europe and North America;



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Deliver brand-building product innovation to the Company's customers to help them build, develop and expand their brands; and



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Invest strategically in process innovation and research and development to reduce manufacturing costs and improve efficiency, flexibility, reliability and sustainability.

Reportable Segments

        The Company has four reportable segments based on its geographic locations: Europe, North America, South America and Asia Pacific. Information as to sales, earnings from continuing operations before interest income, interest expense, and provision for income taxes and excluding amounts related to certain items that management considers not representative of ongoing operations ("segment operating profit"), and total assets by reportable segment is included in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Products and Services

        The Company produces glass containers for alcoholic beverages, including beer, flavored malt beverages, spirits and wine. The Company also produces glass packaging for a variety of food items, soft drinks, teas, juices and pharmaceuticals. The Company manufactures glass containers in a wide range of sizes, shapes and colors and is active in new product development and glass container innovation.

Customers

        In most of the countries where the Company competes, it has the leading position in the glass container segment of the rigid packaging market based on sales revenue. The Company's largest customers consist mainly of the leading global food and beverage manufacturers, including (in alphabetical order) Anheuser-Busch InBev, Brown Forman, Carlsberg, Diageo, Heineken, Kirin, MillerCoors, Nestle, PepsiCo, Pernod Ricard, SABMiller, and Saxco International. No customer represents more than 10% of the Company's consolidated net sales.

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        The Company sells most of its glass container products directly to customers under annual or multi-year supply agreements. Multi-year contracts typically provide for price adjustments based on cost changes. The Company also sells some of its products through distributors. Many customers provide the Company with regular estimates of their product needs, which enables the Company to schedule glass container production to maintain reasonable levels of inventory. Glass container manufacturing facilities are generally located in close proximity to customers.

Markets and Competitive Conditions

        The Company's principal markets for glass container products are in Europe, North America, South America and Asia Pacific.

        Europe.    The Company has a leading share of the glass container segment of the rigid packaging market in the European countries in which it operates, with 35 glass container manufacturing plants located in the Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom. These plants primarily produce glass containers for the beer, wine, champagne, spirits and food markets in these countries. The Company also has interests in two joint ventures that manufacture glass containers in Italy. Throughout Europe, the Company competes directly with a variety of glass container manufacturers including Verallia, Ardagh Group, Vetropack and Vidrala.

        North America.    The Company has 19 glass container manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada, and also has an interest in a joint venture that manufactures glass containers in the U.S. The Company has the leading share of the glass container segment of the U.S. rigid packaging market, based on sales revenue by domestic producers. The principal glass container competitors in the U.S. are the Ardagh Group and Anchor Glass Container. Imports from Canada, China, Mexico, Taiwan and other countries also compete in U.S. glass container segments. Additionally, there are several major consumer packaged goods companies that self-manufacture glass containers.

        South America.    The Company has 13 glass manufacturing plants in South America, located in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. In South America, the Company maintains a diversified portfolio serving several markets, including beer, non-alcoholic beverages, spirits, flavored malt beverages, wine, food and pharmaceuticals. The region also has a large infrastructure for returnable/refillable glass containers. The Company competes directly with Verallia in Brazil and Argentina, and does not believe that it competes with any other large, multinational glass container manufacturers in the rest of the region.

        Asia Pacific.    The Company has 8 glass container manufacturing plants in the Asia Pacific region, located in Australia, China, Indonesia and New Zealand. It also has interests in joint venture operations in China, Malaysia and Vietnam. In Asia Pacific, the Company primarily produces glass containers for the beer, wine, food and non-alcoholic beverage markets. The Company competes directly with Orora Limited (formerly Amcor Limited) in Australia, and does not believe that it competes with any other large, multinational glass container manufacturers in the rest of the region. In China, the glass container segments of the packaging market are regional and highly fragmented with a large number of local competitors.

        In addition to competing with other large and well-established manufacturers in the glass container segment, the Company competes in all regions with manufacturers of other forms of rigid packaging, principally aluminum cans and plastic containers. Competition is based on quality, price, service, innovation and the marketing attributes of the container. The principal competitors producing metal containers include Ball Corporation, Crown Holdings, Inc., Rexam plc, and Silgan Holdings Inc. The principal competitors producing plastic containers include Amcor, Consolidated Container Holdings, LLC, Reynolds Group Holdings Limited, Plastipak Packaging, Inc. and Silgan Holdings Inc.

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The Company also competes with manufacturers of non-rigid packaging alternatives, including flexible pouches, aseptic cartons and bag-in-box containers.

        The Company seeks to provide products and services to customers ranging from large multinationals to small local breweries and wineries in a way that creates a competitive advantage for the Company. The Company believes that it is often the glass container partner of choice because of its innovation and branding capabilities, its global footprint and its expertise in manufacturing know-how and process technology.

Seasonality

        Sales of many glass container products such as beer, beverages and food are seasonal. Shipments in the U.S. and Europe are typically greater in the second and third quarters of the year, while shipments in the Asia Pacific region are typically greater in the first and fourth quarters of the year, and shipments in South America are typically greater in the third and fourth quarters of the year.

Manufacturing

        The Company has 75 glass manufacturing plants. It constantly seeks to improve the productivity of these operations through the systematic upgrading of production capabilities, sharing of best practices among plants and effective training of employees.

        The Company also provides engineering support for its glass manufacturing operations through facilities located in the U.S., Australia, Poland, Colombia and Peru.

Suppliers and Raw Materials

        The primary raw materials used in the Company's glass container operations are sand, soda ash, limestone and recycled glass. Each of these materials, as well as the other raw materials used to manufacture glass containers, has historically been available in adequate supply from multiple sources. One of the sources is a soda ash mining operation in Wyoming in which the Company has a 25% interest.

Energy

        The Company's glass container operations require a continuous supply of significant amounts of energy, principally natural gas, fuel oil and electrical power. Adequate supplies of energy are generally available at all of the Company's manufacturing locations. Energy costs typically account for 10-25% of the Company's total manufacturing costs, depending on the cost of energy, the type of energy available, the factory location and the particular energy requirements. The percentage of total cost related to energy can vary significantly because of volatility in market prices, particularly for natural gas and fuel oil in volatile markets such as North America and Europe.

        In North America, approximately 95% of the sales volume is represented by customer contracts that contain provisions that pass the price of natural gas to the customer, effectively reducing the North America segment's exposure to changing natural gas market prices. Also, in order to limit the effects of fluctuations in market prices for natural gas, the Company uses commodity forward contracts related to its forecasted requirements in North America. The objective of these forward contracts is to reduce potential volatility in cash flows and expense due to changing market prices. The Company continually evaluates the energy markets with respect to its forecasted energy requirements to optimize its use of commodity forward contracts.

        In Europe and Asia Pacific, the Company enters into fixed price contracts for a significant amount of its energy requirements. These contracts typically have terms of 12 months or less in Europe and one to three years in Asia Pacific. In South America, the Company enters into fixed price contracts for

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its energy requirements. These contracts typically have terms of three years, with annual price adjustments for inflation and for certain contracts price adjustments for foreign currency variation.

Technical Assistance License Agreements

        The Company has agreements to license its proprietary glass container technology and to provide technical assistance to a limited number of companies around the world. These agreements cover areas related to manufacturing and engineering assistance. The worldwide licensee network provides a stream of revenue to help support the Company's development activities. In the years 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company earned $13 million, $16 million and $17 million, respectively, in royalties and net technical assistance revenue.

Research, Development and Engineering

        Research, development and engineering constitute important parts of the Company's technical activities. Expenditures for these activities were $63 million, $62 million and $62 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company primarily focuses on advancements in the areas of product innovation, manufacturing process control, melting technology, automatic inspection, light-weighting and further automation of manufacturing activities. The Company's research and development activities are conducted at its corporate facilities in Perrysburg, Ohio. During 2013, the Company completed the construction of a new research and development facility at this location. This new facility has enabled the Company to expand its research and development capabilities.

        The Company holds a large number of patents related to a wide variety of products and processes and has a substantial number of patent applications pending. While the aggregate of the Company's patents are of material importance to its businesses, the Company does not consider that any patent or group of patents relating to a particular product or process is of material importance when judged from the standpoint of any individual segment or its businesses as a whole.

Sustainability and the Environment

        The Company is committed to reducing the impact its products and operations have on the environment. As part of this commitment, the Company has set targets for increasing the use of recycled glass in its manufacturing process, while reducing energy consumption and carbon dioxide equivalent ("CO₂") emissions. Specific actions taken by the Company include working with governments and other organizations to establish and financially support recycling initiatives, partnering with other entities throughout the supply chain to improve the effectiveness of recycling efforts, reducing the weight of glass packaging and investing in research and development to reduce energy consumption in its manufacturing process. The Company invests in technology and training to improve safety, reduce energy use, decrease emissions and increase the amount of cullet, or recycled glass, used in the production process.

        The Company's worldwide operations, in addition to other companies within the industry, are subject to extensive laws, ordinances, regulations and other legal requirements relating to environmental protection, including legal requirements governing investigation and clean-up of contaminated properties as well as water discharges, air emissions, waste management and workplace health and safety. The Company strives to abide by and uphold such laws and regulations.

Glass Recycling and Bottle Deposits

        The Company is an important contributor to recycling efforts worldwide and is among the largest users of recycled glass containers. If sufficient high-quality recycled glass were available on a consistent basis, the Company has the technology to make glass containers containing a high proportion of

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recycled glass. Using recycled glass in the manufacturing process reduces energy costs and impacts the operating life and efficiency of the glass melting furnaces.

        In the U.S., Canada, Europe and elsewhere, government authorities have adopted or are considering legal requirements that would mandate certain recycling rates, the use of recycled materials, or limitations on or preferences for certain types of packaging. The Company believes that governments worldwide will continue to develop and enact legal requirements around guiding customer and end-consumer packaging choices.

        Sales of beverage containers are affected by governmental regulation of packaging, including deposit laws and extended producer responsibility regulations. As of December 31, 2014, there were a number of U.S. states, Canadian provinces and territories, European countries and Australian states with some form of incentive for consumer returns of glass bottles in their law. The structure and enforcement of such laws and regulations can impact the sales of beverage containers in a given jurisdiction. Such laws and regulations also impact the availability of post-consumer recycled glass for the Company to use in container production.

        A number of states and provinces have recently considered or are now considering laws and regulations to encourage curbside, deposit and on-premise glass recycling. Although there is no clear trend in the direction of these state and provincial laws and proposals, the Company believes that states and provinces, as well as municipalities within those jurisdictions, will continue to adopt recycling laws, which will impact supplies of recycled glass. As a large user of recycled glass for making new glass containers, the Company has an interest in laws and regulations impacting supplies of such material in its markets.

Air Emissions

        In Europe, the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme ("EUETS") is in effect to facilitate emissions reduction. The Company's manufacturing facilities which operate in EU countries must restrict the volume of their CO₂ emissions to the level of their individually allocated emissions allowances as set by country regulators. If the actual level of emissions for any facility exceeds its allocated allowance, additional allowances can be bought to cover deficits; conversely, if the actual level of emissions for any facility is less than its allocation, the excess allowances can be sold. The EUETS has not had a material effect on the Company's results to date. However, should the regulators significantly restrict the number of emissions allowances available, it could have a material effect in the future.

        In North America, the U.S. and Canada are engaged in significant legislative and regulatory activity relating to CO₂ emissions, at the federal, state and provincial levels of government. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") regulates emissions of hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act, which grants the EPA authority to establish limits for certain air pollutants and to require compliance, levy penalties and bring civil judicial action against violators. The structure and scope of the EPA's CO₂ regulations are currently the subject of litigation and are expected to be the subject of federal legislative activity. The EPA regulations, if preserved as proposed, could have a significant long-term impact on the Company's U.S. operations. The EPA also implemented the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which set stringent emissions limits in many states starting in 2012. The state of California in the U.S and the province of Quebec in Canada adopted cap-and-trade legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2013.

        In Asia Pacific, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 commenced on July 1, 2008 in Australia. This act established a mandatory reporting system for corporate greenhouse gas emissions and energy production and consumption. In 2011, the Australian government adopted a carbon pricing mechanism that took effect in 2012, which requires certain manufacturers to pay a tax based on their carbon-equivalent emissions. In July 2014 the carbon pricing mechanism was repealed by the Australian

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government and has been replaced by the Emissions Reduction Fund which will purchase lowest cost abatement (in the form of Australian carbon credit units) from a wide range of sources, providing an incentive to businesses, households and landowners to proactively reduce their emissions. An emissions trading scheme has also been in effect in New Zealand since 2008.

        In South America, the Brazilian government passed a law in 2009 requiring companies to reduce the level of greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2020. In the other South American countries, national and local governments are considering proposals that would impose regulations to reduce CO₂ emissions.

        The Company is unable to predict what environmental legal requirements may be adopted in the future. However, the Company continually monitors its operations in relation to environmental impacts and invests in environmentally friendly and emissions-reducing projects. As such, the Company has made significant expenditures for environmental improvements at certain of its facilities over the last several years; however, these expenditures did not have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or cash flows. The Company is unable to predict the impact of future environmental legal requirements on its results of operations or cash flows.

Employees

        The Company's worldwide operations employed approximately 21,100 persons as of December 31, 2014. Approximately 77% of North American employees are hourly workers covered by collective bargaining agreements. The principal collective bargaining agreement, which at December 31, 2014, covered approximately 89% of the Company's union-affiliated employees in North America, will expire on March 31, 2016. Approximately 86% of employees in South America are covered by collective bargaining agreements. The majority of the hourly workers in Australia and New Zealand are also covered by collective bargaining agreements. The collective bargaining agreements in South America, Australia and New Zealand have varying terms and expiration dates. In Europe, a large number of the Company's employees are employed in countries in which employment laws provide greater bargaining or other rights to employees than the laws of the U.S. Such employment rights require the Company to work collaboratively with the legal representatives of the employees to effect any changes to labor arrangements. The Company considers its employee relations to be good and does not anticipate any material work stoppages in the near term.

Available Information

        The Company's website is www.o-i.com. The Company's annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 can be obtained from this site at no cost. The Company's SEC filings are also available for reading and copying at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.

        The Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and the charters of the Audit, Compensation, Nominating/Corporate Governance and Risk Oversight Committees are also available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website. Copies of these documents are available in print to share owners upon request, addressed to the Corporate Secretary at the address above.

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Executive Officers of the Registrant

Financial Information about Foreign and Domestic Operations

        Information as to net sales, segment operating profit, and assets of the Company's reportable segments is included in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

Asbestos-Related Liability—The Company has made, and will continue to make, substantial payments to resolve claims of persons alleging exposure to asbestos-containing products and may need to record additional charges in the future for estimated asbestos-related costs. These substantial payments have affected and may continue to affect the Company's cost of borrowing and the ability to pursue acquisitions.

        The Company is a defendant in numerous lawsuits alleging bodily injury and death as a result of exposure to asbestos dust. From 1948 to 1958, one of the Company's former business units commercially produced and sold approximately $40 million of a high-temperature, calcium-silicate based pipe and block insulation material containing asbestos. The Company exited the pipe and block insulation business in April 1958. The typical asbestos personal injury lawsuit alleges various theories of liability, including negligence, gross negligence and strict liability and seeks compensatory, and in some cases, punitive damages, in various amounts (herein referred to as "asbestos claims").

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        The Company believes that its ultimate asbestos-related liability (i.e., its indemnity payments or other claim disposition costs plus related legal fees) cannot reasonably be estimated. Beginning with the initial liability of $975 million established in 1993, the Company has accrued a total of approximately $4.4 billion through 2014, before insurance recoveries, for its asbestos-related liability. The Company's ability to reasonably estimate its liability has been significantly affected by, among other factors, the volatility of asbestos-related litigation in the United States, the significant number of co-defendants that have filed for bankruptcy, the inherent uncertainty of future disease incidence and claiming patterns against the Company, the significant expansion of the defendants that are now sued in this litigation, and the continuing changes in the extent to which these defendants participate in the resolution of cases in which the Company is also a defendant.

        The Company conducted a comprehensive review of its asbestos-related liabilities and costs in connection with finalizing and reporting its results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 and concluded that an increase in its accrual for future asbestos-related costs in the amount of $135 million (pretax and after tax) was required.

        The significant assumptions underlying the material components of the Company's accrual relate to:

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the extent to which settlements are limited to claimants who were exposed to the Company's asbestos-containing insulation prior to its exit from that business in 1958;



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the extent to which claims are resolved under the Company's administrative claims agreements or on terms comparable to those set forth in those agreements;



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the extent of decrease or increase in the incidence of serious asbestos-related disease cases and claiming patterns against the Company for such cases;



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the extent to which the Company is able to defend itself successfully at trial or on appeal;



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the extent to which co-defendants with substantial resources and assets continue to participate significantly in the resolution of future asbestos lawsuits and claims.

        The ultimate amount of distributions that may be required to fund the Company's asbestos-related payments cannot reasonably be estimated. The Company's reported results of operations for 2014 were materially affected by the $135 million (pretax and after tax) fourth quarter charge and asbestos-related payments continue to be substantial. Any future additional charge may likewise materially affect the Company's results of operations for the period in which it is recorded. Also, the continued use of significant amounts of cash for asbestos-related costs has affected and may continue to affect the Company's cost of borrowing, its ability to pursue global or domestic acquisitions, its ability to reinvest in its operations, and its ability to pay dividends.

Substantial Leverage—The Company's indebtedness could adversely affect the Company's financial health.

        The Company has a significant amount of debt. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had approximately $3.5 billion of total debt outstanding, a decrease from $3.6 billion at December 31, 2013.

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Require the Company to dedicate a substantial portion of cash flow from operations to payments on indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, development efforts and other general corporate purposes;



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Limit flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in the Company's business and the rigid packaging market;



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Place the Company at a competitive disadvantage relative to its competitors that have less debt; and



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Limit, along with the financial and other restrictive covenants in the documents governing indebtedness, among other things, the Company's ability to borrow additional funds.

Ability to Service Debt—To service its indebtedness, the Company will require a significant amount of cash. The Company's ability to generate cash and refinance certain indebtedness depends on many factors beyond its control.

        The Company's ability to make payments on and to refinance its indebtedness and to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, development efforts and other general corporate purposes depends on its ability to generate cash in the future. The Company has no assurance that it will generate sufficient cash flow from operations, or that future borrowings will be available under the secured credit agreement, in an amount sufficient to enable the Company to pay its indebtedness, or to fund other liquidity needs. If short term interest rates increase, the Company's debt service cost will increase because some of its debt is subject to short term variable interest rates. At December 31, 2014, the Company's debt subject to variable interest rates represented approximately 21% of total debt.

        The Company may need to refinance all or a portion of its indebtedness on or before maturity. If the Company is unable to generate sufficient cash flow and is unable to refinance or extend outstanding borrowings on commercially reasonable terms or at all, it may have to take one or more of the following actions:

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        The Company can provide no assurance that it could affect or implement any of these alternatives on satisfactory terms, if at all.

Debt Restrictions—The Company may not be able to finance future needs or adapt its business plans to changes because of restrictions placed on it by the secured credit agreement and the indentures and instruments governing other indebtedness.

        The secured credit agreement, the indentures governing the senior debentures and notes, and certain of the agreements governing other indebtedness contain affirmative and negative covenants that limit the ability of the Company to take certain actions. For example, these indentures restrict, among other things, the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to borrow money, pay dividends on, or redeem or repurchase its stock, make investments, create liens, enter into certain transactions with affiliates and sell certain assets or merge with or into other companies. These restrictions could adversely affect the Company's ability to operate its businesses and may limit its ability to take advantage of potential business opportunities as they arise.

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those agreements, and the debt under those agreements, together with accrued interest, could then be declared immediately due and payable. If a default occurs under the secured credit agreement, the Company could no longer request borrowings under the secured credit agreement, and the lenders could cause all of the outstanding debt obligations under such secured credit agreement to become due and payable, which would result in a default under a number of other outstanding debt securities and could lead to an acceleration of obligations related to these debt securities. A default under the secured credit agreement, indentures or agreements governing other indebtedness could also lead to an acceleration of debt under other debt instruments that contain cross acceleration or cross-default provisions.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates—The Company is subject to the effects of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, which could adversely impact the Company's financial results.

        The Company's reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. A significant portion of the Company's net sales, costs, assets and liabilities are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the Euro, Brazilian real, Colombian peso and Australian dollar. In its consolidated financial statements, the Company remeasures transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the reporting entity (e.g. soda ash purchases) and translates local currency financial results into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rates prevailing during the reporting period. During times of a strengthening U.S. dollar, the reported revenues and earnings of the Company's international operations will be reduced because the local currencies will translate into fewer U.S. dollars. This could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

International Operations—The Company is subject to risks associated with operating in foreign countries.

        The Company operates manufacturing and other facilities throughout the world. Net sales from non-U.S. operations totaled approximately $4.9 billion, representing approximately 73% of the Company's net sales for the year ended December 31, 2014. As a result of its non-U.S. operations, the Company is subject to risks associated with operating in foreign countries, including:

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Changes in tax laws, or the interpretation thereof, affecting foreign tax credits or tax deductions relating to our non-U.S. earnings or operations; and



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purposes of obtaining or retaining business or gaining an unfair business advantage and requires companies to maintain accurate books and records and internal controls.

        The risks associated with operating in foreign countries may have a material adverse effect on operations.

Competition—The Company faces intense competition from other glass container producers, as well as from makers of alternative forms of packaging. Competitive pressures could adversely affect the Company's financial health.

        The Company is subject to significant competition from other glass container producers, as well as from makers of alternative forms of packaging, such as aluminum cans and plastic containers. The Company also competes with manufacturers of non-rigid packaging alternatives, including flexible pouches and aseptic cartons, in serving the packaging needs of certain end-use markets, including juice customers. The Company competes with each rigid packaging competitor on the basis of price, quality, service and the marketing and functional attributes of the container. Advantages or disadvantages in any of these competitive factors may be sufficient to cause the customer to consider changing suppliers and/or using an alternative form of packaging. The adverse effects of consumer purchasing decisions may be more significant in periods of economic downturn and may lead to longer term reductions in consumer spending on glass packaged products.

        Pressures from competitors and producers of alternative forms of packaging have resulted in excess capacity in certain countries in the past and have led to capacity adjustments and significant pricing pressures in the rigid packaging market.

Lower Demand Levels—Changes in consumer preferences may have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial results.

        Changes in consumer preferences for the food and beverages they consume can reduce demand for the Company's products. Because many of the Company's products are used to package consumer goods, the Company's sales and profitability could be negatively impacted by changes in consumer preferences for those products. Examples of changes in consumer preferences include, but are not limited to, lower sales of major domestic beer brands and shifts from beer to wine or spirits that results in the use of fewer glass containers. In periods of lower demand, the Company's sales and production levels may decrease causing a material adverse effect on the Company's profitability.

High Energy Costs—Higher energy costs worldwide and interrupted power supplies may have a material adverse effect on operations.

        Electrical power, natural gas, and fuel oil are vital to the Company's operations as it relies on a continuous energy supply to conduct its business. Depending on the location and mix of energy sources, energy accounts for 10% to 25% of total production costs. Substantial increases and volatility in energy costs could cause the Company to experience a significant increase in operating costs, which may have a material adverse effect on operations.

Global Economic Environment—The global credit, financial and economic environment could have a material adverse effect on operations and financial condition.

        The global credit, financial and economic environment could have a material adverse effect on operations, including the following:

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Downturns in the business or financial condition of any of the Company's customers or suppliers could result in a loss of revenues or a disruption in the supply of raw materials;

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Tightening of credit in financial markets could reduce the Company's ability, as well as the ability of the Company's customers and suppliers, to obtain future financing;



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Volatile market performance could affect the fair value of the Company's pension assets and liabilities, potentially requiring the Company to make significant additional contributions to its pension plans to maintain prescribed funding levels;



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The deterioration of any of the lending parties under the Company's revolving credit facility or the creditworthiness of the counterparties to the Company's derivative transactions could result in such parties' failure to satisfy their obligations under their arrangements with the Company; and



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A significant weakening of the Company's financial position or results of operations could result in noncompliance with the covenants under the Company's indebtedness.

Business Integration Risks—The Company may not be able to effectively integrate additional businesses it acquires in the future.

        The Company may consider strategic transactions, including acquisitions that will complement, strengthen and enhance growth in its worldwide glass operations. The Company evaluates opportunities on a preliminary basis from time to time, but these transactions may not advance beyond the preliminary stages or be completed. Such acquisitions are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including:

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The inability to integrate effectively the operations, products, technologies and personnel of the acquired companies (some of which are located in diverse geographic regions) and achieve expected synergies;



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The potential disruption of existing business and diversion of management's attention from day-to-day operations;



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The inability to maintain uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies;



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The need or obligation to divest portions of the acquired companies;



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The potential impairment of relationships with customers;



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The potential failure to identify material problems and liabilities during due diligence review of acquisition targets;



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The potential failure to obtain sufficient indemnification rights to fully offset possible liabilities associated with acquired businesses; and



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The challenges associated with operating in new geographic regions.

        In addition, the Company cannot make assurances that the integration and consolidation of newly acquired businesses will achieve any anticipated cost savings and operating synergies.

Customer Consolidation—The continuing consolidation of the Company's customer base may intensify pricing pressures and have a material adverse effect on operations.

        Many of the Company's largest customers have acquired companies with similar or complementary product lines. This consolidation has increased the concentration of the Company's business with its largest customers. In many cases, such consolidation has been accompanied by pressure from customers for lower prices, reflecting the increase in the total volume of products purchased or the elimination of a price differential between the acquiring customer and the company acquired. Increased pricing pressures from the Company's customers may have a material adverse effect on operations.

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Operational Disruptions—Profitability could be affected by unanticipated operational disruptions.

        The Company's glass container manufacturing process is asset intensive and includes the use of large furnaces and machines. The Company periodically experiences unanticipated disruptions to its assets and these events can have an adverse effect on its business operations and profitability. The impacts of these operational disruptions include, but are not limited to, higher maintenance, production changeover and shipping costs, higher capital spending, as well as lower absorption of fixed costs during periods of extended downtime. The Company maintains insurance policies in amounts and with coverage and deductibles that are reasonable and in line with industry standards; however, this insurance coverage may not be adequate to protect the Company from all liabilities and expenses that may arise.

Seasonality—Profitability could be affected by varied seasonal demands.

        Due principally to the seasonal nature of the consumption of beer and other beverages, for which demand is stronger during the summer months, sales of the Company's products have varied and are expected to vary by quarter. Shipments in the U.S. and Europe are typically greater in the second and third quarters of the year, while shipments in the Asia Pacific region are typically greater in the first and fourth quarters of the year, and shipments in South America are typically greater in the third and fourth quarters of the year. Unseasonably cool weather during peak demand periods can reduce demand for certain beverages packaged in the Company's containers.

Raw Materials—Profitability could be affected by the availability of raw materials.

        The raw materials that the Company uses have historically been available in adequate supply from multiple sources. For certain raw materials, however, there may be temporary shortages due to weather or other factors, including disruptions in supply caused by raw material transportation or production delays. These shortages, as well as material volatility in the cost of any of the principal raw materials that the Company uses, may have a material adverse effect on operations.

Environmental Risks—The Company is subject to various environmental legal requirements and may be subject to new legal requirements in the future. These requirements may have a material adverse effect on operations.

        The Company's operations and properties are subject to extensive laws, ordinances, regulations and other legal requirements relating to environmental protection, including legal requirements governing investigation and clean-up of contaminated properties as well as water discharges, air emissions, waste management and workplace health and safety. Such legal requirements frequently change and vary among jurisdictions. The Company's operations and properties must comply with these legal requirements. These requirements may have a material adverse effect on operations.

        The Company has incurred, and expects to incur, costs for its operations to comply with environmental legal requirements, and these costs could increase in the future. Many environmental legal requirements provide for substantial fines, orders (including orders to cease operations), and criminal sanctions for violations. These legal requirements may apply to conditions at properties that the Company presently or formerly owned or operated, as well as at other properties for which the Company may be responsible, including those at which wastes attributable to the Company were disposed. A significant order or judgment against the Company, the loss of a significant permit or license or the imposition of a significant fine may have a material adverse effect on operations.

        A number of governmental authorities have enacted, or are considering enacting, legal requirements that would mandate certain rates of recycling, the use of recycled materials and/or limitations on certain kinds of packaging materials. In addition, some companies with packaging needs have responded to such developments and/or perceived environmental concerns of consumers by using

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containers made in whole or in part of recycled materials. Such developments may reduce the demand for some of the Company's products and/or increase the Company's costs, which may have a material adverse effect on operations.

Taxes—Potential tax law changes could adversely affect net income and cash flow.

        The Company is subject to income tax in the numerous jurisdictions in which it operates. Increases in income tax rates or other tax law changes, as well as ongoing audits by domestic and international authorities, could reduce the Company's net income and cash flow from affected jurisdictions. In particular, potential tax law changes in the U.S. regarding the treatment of the Company's unrepatriated non-U.S. earnings could have a material adverse effect on net income and cash flow. In addition, the Company's products are subject to import and excise duties and/or sales or value-added taxes in many jurisdictions in which it operates. Increases in these indirect taxes could affect the affordability of the Company's products and, therefore, reduce demand.

Labor Relations—Some of the Company's employees are unionized or represented by workers' councils.

        The Company is party to a number of collective bargaining agreements with labor unions which at December 31, 2014, covered approximately 77% of the Company's employees in North America. The principal collective bargaining agreement, which at December 31, 2014 covered approximately 89% of the Company's union-affiliated employees in North America, will expire on March 31, 2016. Approximately 86% of employees in South America are covered by collective bargaining agreements. The majority of the hourly workers in Australia and New Zealand are also covered by collective bargaining agreements. The collective bargaining agreements in South America, Australia and New Zealand have varying terms and expiration dates. Upon the expiration of any collective bargaining agreement, if the Company is unable to negotiate acceptable contracts with labor unions, it could result in strikes by the affected workers and increased operating costs as a result of higher wages or benefits paid to union members. In Europe, a large number of the Company's employees are employed in countries in which employment laws provide greater bargaining or other rights to employees than the laws of the U.S. Such employment rights require the Company to work collaboratively with the legal representatives of the employees to effect any changes to labor arrangements. For example, most of the Company's employees in Europe are represented by workers' councils that must approve any changes in conditions of employment, including salaries and benefits and staff changes, and may impede efforts to restructure the Company's workforce. Although the Company believes that it has a good working relationship with its employees, if the Company's employees were to engage in a strike or other work stoppage, the Company could experience a significant disruption of operations and/or higher ongoing labor costs, which may have a material adverse effect on operations.

Key Management and Personnel Retention—Failure to retain key management and personnel could have a material adverse effect on operations.

        The Company believes that its future success depends, in part, on its experienced management team and certain key personnel. The loss of certain key management and personnel could limit the Company's ability to implement its business plans and meet its objectives.

Joint Ventures—Failure by joint venture partners to observe their obligations could have a material adverse effect on operations.

        A portion of the Company's operations is conducted through joint ventures, including joint ventures in the Europe, North America and Asia Pacific segments. If the Company's joint venture partners do not observe their obligations or are unable to commit additional capital to the joint ventures, it is possible that the affected joint venture would not be able to operate in accordance with

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its business plans, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.

Cybersecurity and Information Technology—Security threats and the failure or disruption of the integrity of the Company's information technology, or those of third parties with which it does business, could have a material adverse effect on its business and the results of operations.

        The Company relies on information technology to operate its plants, to communicate with its employees, customers and suppliers, to store sensitive business information and intellectual property, and to report financial and operating results. As with all large systems, the Company's information technology systems could fail on their own accord or may be vulnerable to a variety of interruptions due to events, including, but not limited to, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, telecommunications failures, computer viruses, hackers or other security issues. While the Company has disaster recovery programs in place, failure or disruption of the Company's information technology systems could result in transaction errors, loss of customers, business disruptions, or loss of or damage to intellectual property, which could have a material adverse effect on operations.

        As cyberattacks on various organizations have increased, the Company's information technology systems may be subject to increased security issues. While the Company has measures in place to prevent and detect global security threats, the Company may be unable to prevent certain security breaches. This may result in the loss of customers and business opportunities, regulatory fines, penalties or intervention, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensatory costs, and additional compliance costs. Failure or disruption of these systems, or the back-up systems, for any reason could disrupt the Company's operations and negatively impact the Company's cash flows or financial condition.

Accounting Estimates—The Company's financial results are based upon estimates and assumptions that may differ from actual results.

        In preparing the Company's consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, several estimates and assumptions are made that affect the accounting for and recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. These estimates and assumptions must be made due to certain information used in the preparation of the Company's financial statements which is dependent on future events, cannot be calculated with a high degree of precision from data available or is not capable of being readily calculated based on generally accepted methodologies. The Company believes that accounting for long-lived assets, pension benefit plans, contingencies and litigation, and income taxes involves the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. Actual results for all estimates could differ materially from the estimates and assumptions that the Company uses, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.

Accounting Standards—The adoption of new accounting standards or interpretations could adversely impact the Company's financial results.

        New accounting standards or pronouncements could adversely affect the Company's operating results or cause unanticipated fluctuations in its results in future periods. The accounting rules and regulations that the Company must comply with are complex and continually changing. In addition, many companies' accounting policies are being subjected to heightened scrutiny by regulators and the public. While the Company believes that its financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the Company cannot predict the impact of future changes to accounting principles or its accounting policies on its financial statements going forward.

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Goodwill—A significant write down of goodwill would have a material adverse effect on the Company's reported results of operations and net worth.

        Goodwill at December 31, 2014 totaled $1.9 billion. The Company evaluates goodwill annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise) for impairment using the required business valuation methods. These methods include the use of a weighted average cost of capital to calculate the present value of the expected future cash flows of the Company's reporting units. Future changes in the cost of capital, expected cash flows, or other factors may cause the Company's goodwill to be impaired, resulting in a non-cash charge against results of operations to write down goodwill for the amount of the impairment. If a significant write down is required, the charge would have a material adverse effect on the Company's reported results of operations and net worth.

Pension Funding—An increase in the underfunded status of the Company's pension plans could adversely impact the Company's operations, financial condition and liquidity.

        The Company contributed $28 million, $96 million and $219 million to its defined benefit pension plans in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The amount the Company is required to contribute to these plans is determined by the laws and regulations governing each plan, and is generally related to the funded status of the plans. A deterioration in the value of the plans' investments or a decrease in the discount rate used to calculate plan liabilities generally would increase the underfunded status of the plans. An increase in the underfunded status of the plans could result in an increase in the Company's obligation to make contributions to the plans, thereby reducing the cash available for working capital and other corporate uses, and may have an adverse impact on the Company's operations, financial condition and liquidity.

ITEM 1B.    UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

        None.

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ITEM 2.    PROPERTIES

        The principal manufacturing facilities and other material important physical properties of the Company at December 31, 2014 are listed below. All properties are glass container plants and are owned in fee, except where otherwise noted.

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        The Company believes that its facilities are well maintained and currently adequate for its planned production requirements over the next three to five years.

ITEM 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

        For further information on legal proceedings, see Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

        Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED SHARE OWNER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

        The price range for the Company's common stock on the New York Stock Exchange, as reported by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., was as follows:

        The number of share owners of record on December 31, 2014 was 1,163. Approximately 99% of the outstanding shares were registered in the name of Depository Trust Company, or CEDE, which held such shares on behalf of a number of brokerage firms, banks, and other financial institutions. The shares attributed to these financial institutions, in turn, represented the interests of more than 29,000 unidentified beneficial owners. No dividends have been declared or paid since the Company's initial public offering in December 1991 and the Company does not anticipate paying any dividends in the near future. For restrictions on payment of dividends on the Company's common stock, see Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Capital Resources and Liquidity—Current and Long-Term Debt and Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Information with respect to securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans is included herein under Item 12.

        The Company purchased 779,506 shares of its common stock during the fourth quarter of 2014 (1.1 million shares for the year) pursuant to authorization by its Board of Directors in October 2014 to purchase up to $500 million of the Company's common stock until December 31, 2017. The following table provides information about the Company's purchases of its common stock during the fourth quarter of 2014:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

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PERFORMANCE GRAPH
COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
AMONG OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC., S&P 500, AND PACKAGING GROUP

        The above graph compares the performance of the Company's Common Stock with that of a broad market index (the S&P 500 Composite Index) and a packaging group consisting of companies with lines of business or product end uses comparable to those of the Company for which market quotations are available.

        The packaging group consists of: AptarGroup, Inc., Ball Corp., Bemis Company, Inc., Crown Holdings, Inc., Owens-Illinois, Inc., Sealed Air Corp., Silgan Holdings Inc., and Sonoco Products Co.

        The comparison of total return on investment for each period is based on the investment of $100 on December 31, 2009 and the change in market value of the stock, including additional shares assumed purchased through reinvestment of dividends, if any.

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ITEM 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

        The selected consolidated financial data presented below relates to each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2014. The financial data for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2014 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company.

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        For the year ended December 31, 2011, diluted earnings per share of common stock was equal to basic earnings per share of common stock due to the loss from continuing operations.

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ITEM 7.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

        The Company's measure of profit for its reportable segments is segment operating profit, which consists of consolidated earnings from continuing operations before interest income, interest expense, and provision for income taxes and excludes amounts related to certain items that management considers not representative of ongoing operations as well as certain retained corporate costs. The segment data presented below is prepared in accordance with general accounting principles for segment reporting. The line titled "reportable segment totals", however, is a non-GAAP measure when presented outside of the financial statement footnotes. Management has included reportable segment totals below to facilitate the discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations. The Company's management uses segment operating profit, in combination with selected cash flow information, to evaluate performance and to allocate resources.

        Financial information regarding the Company's reportable segments is as follows (dollars in millions):

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        Note: all amounts excluded from reportable segment totals are discussed in the following applicable sections.

Executive Overview—Comparison of 2014 with 2013

2014 Highlights

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Segment operating profit decreased due to higher operating costs, partially offset by higher selling prices and the benefits from the European asset optimization program



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Entered into a joint venture in Mexico and a long-term supply agreement with Constellation Brands, Inc. to supply glass container for their beer business



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Issued $800 million of senior notes due 2022 and 2025 and repurchased $611 million of exchangeable senior notes



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Strong cash generation improves leverage ratio and continues share repurchases

        Net sales decreased by $183 million compared to the prior year due to a 2% decline in glass container shipments and due to the unfavorable effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Higher selling prices had a positive impact on net sales.

        Segment operating profit for reportable segments decreased by $39 million compared to the prior year. The decrease was mainly attributable to higher operating costs, driven by cost inflation in most of the regions, higher supply chain and production costs in North America and lower production volumes in Asia Pacific and North America. Higher selling prices and the benefits from the European asset optimization partially offset these costs.

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        Net interest expense in 2014 increased $1 million compared to 2013. The increase was due to higher note repurchase premiums and the write-off of finance fees related to debt that was repaid during 2014 prior to its maturity than experienced in 2013. Exclusive of these costs, net interest declined $5 million in 2014 compared to 2013 due to debt reduction initiatives and lower interest rates.

        Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company in 2014 were $98 million, or $0.59 per share (diluted), compared with $202 million, or $1.22 per share (diluted), for 2013. Earnings in both periods included items that management considered not representative of ongoing operations. These items decreased earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company by $338 million, or $2.04 per share, in 2014 and $248 million, or $1.50 per share, in 2013.

Results of Operations—Comparison of 2014 with 2013

Net Sales

        The Company's net sales in 2014 were $6,784 million compared with $6,967 million in 2013, a decrease of $183 million. Glass container shipments, in tonnes, were down 2% in 2014 compared to 2013, driven by lower sales in Asia Pacific. Net sales were also lower due to the unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes, primarily due to a weaker Brazilian real, Colombian peso and Australian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar. Net sales in 2014 benefited from higher selling prices.

        The change in net sales of reportable segments can be summarized as follows (dollars in millions):

        Europe:    Net sales in Europe in 2014 were $2,794 million compared with $2,787 in 2013, an increase of $7 million, or less than 1%. Glass container shipments in 2014 increased 2% compared to the prior year, particularly in the beer and wine categories. The higher sales volume, which increased net sales by $49 million, was mainly due to unseasonably warm weather conditions in the first quarter and the carryover benefits of the Company's wine share recovery efforts from the prior year. Net sales in Europe decreased by $3 million due to the unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes, as the Euro weakened in relation to the U.S. dollar. Lower selling prices also reduced sales by $39 million in 2014.

        North America:    Net sales in North America in 2014 were $2,003 million compared with $2,002 million in 2013, an increase of $1 million. Higher selling prices of $45 million increased net sales in 2014 due, in part, to the Company's contractual pass through provisions, as well as from passing through the freight costs for a large customer. Net sales declined by $30 million in 2014 compared to the prior year due to a 1% decrease in glass container shipments and a less favorable sales mix. The primary driver for the decline in the region's volumes in 2014 was due to lower sales to major domestic beer brands. Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates decreased net sales by $14 million, as the Canadian dollar weakened in relation to the U.S. dollar.

        South America:    Net sales in South America in 2014 were $1,159 million compared with $1,186 million in 2013, a decrease of $27 million, or 2%. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased net sales $96 million in 2014 compared to 2013, principally due to a decline in the Brazilian real and the Colombian peso in relation to the U.S. dollar. Net sales increased by $14 million in 2014 driven by a 4% increase in glass container shipments, partially offset by a change

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in sales mix. Volume growth was particularly strong in the beer category in 2014 and was evident in most of the countries where the Company operates in the region. Improved pricing in the current year benefited net sales by $55 million.

        Asia Pacific:    Net sales in Asia Pacific in 2014 were $793 million compared with $966 million for 2013, a decrease of $173 million, or 18%. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to lower sales volume, which resulted in $145 million of lower sales in 2014. Glass container shipments were down 20% compared to the prior year, largely due to the planned plant closures in China, as well as lower shipments in Australia due to weaker demand in the domestic beer and export wine markets. To balance supply with demand, the Company permanently closed a furnace in Australia in the third quarter of 2014. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased net sales $40 million in 2014 compared to 2013, primarily due to the weakening of the Australian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar. Higher prices increased net sales by $12 million in the current year.

Segment Operating Profit

        Operating profit of the reportable segments includes an allocation of some corporate expenses based on both a percentage of sales and direct billings based on the costs of specific services provided. Unallocated corporate expenses and certain other expenses not directly related to the reportable segments' operations are included in Retained corporate costs and other. For further information, see Segment Information included in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Segment operating profit of reportable segments in 2014 was $908 million compared to $947 million in 2013, a decrease of $39 million, or 4%. The decline in segment operating profit was primarily due to higher operating costs, partially offset by the benefits from the European asset optimization program and higher selling prices. Operating costs increased in the current year due to cost inflation, higher supply chain and production costs in North America and lower production volumes in Asia Pacific.

        The change in segment operating profit of reportable segments can be summarized as follows (dollars in millions):

        Europe:    Segment operating profit in Europe in 2014 was $353 million compared with $305 million in 2013, an increase of $48 million, or 16%. Lower operating expenses, driven by cost deflation and benefits from the region's asset optimization program, had a $70 million positive impact on segment operating profit in 2014. The increase in sales volume discussed above increased segment operating profit by $14 million. Partially offsetting these benefits were lower selling prices, which were down $39 million in the current year due, in part, to competitive pressures in the region. Foreign currency exchange rates increased segment profit by $3 million in 2014.

        In 2014, the Company continued implementing the European asset optimization program to increase the efficiency and capability of its European operations. Through this program, the Company expects to improve the long term profitability of this region through investments and by addressing higher cost facilities to better align its European manufacturing footprint with market and customer needs.

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        North America:    Segment operating profit in North America in 2014 was $240 million compared with $307 million in 2013, a decrease of $67 million, or 22%. The decrease in segment operating profit was primarily due to higher operating costs of $102 million in the current year, which were driven by higher energy, raw material and supply chain costs, as well as lower production and productivity levels. The decrease in sales volume mentioned above reduced segment profit by $9 million. Higher selling prices partially offset these impacts and increased segment operating profit by $45 million in the current year. The unfavorable effects of foreign exchange rates decreased segment profit by $1 million.

        South America:    Segment operating profit in South America in 2014 was $227 million compared with $204 million in 2013, an increase of $23 million, or 11%. Higher selling prices increased segment operating profit in 2014 by $55 million. The increase in sales volume discussed above increased segment operating profit by $13 million. Several non-strategic asset sales also benefited segment operating profit by $6 million in the current year. Operating costs were $45 million higher in 2014, primarily driven by cost inflation, and partially offset by higher productivity in the region. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased segment operating profit by $6 million in the current year.

        Asia Pacific:    Segment operating profit in Asia Pacific in 2014 was $88 million compared with $131 million in 2013, a decrease of $43 million, or 33%. Operating costs increased by $28 million in the current year and were driven by lower production volumes and cost inflation. The decline in sales volume discussed above decreased segment operating profit by $25 million. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rates decreased segment profit by $2 million. Higher selling prices increased segment profit by $12 million in the current year.

Interest Expense, net

        Net interest expense in 2014 was $230 million compared with $229 million in 2013. Interest expense for 2014 included $20 million for note repurchase premiums and the write-off of finance fees related to the tender offer to purchase all of its outstanding 3.00% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2015 (the "2015 Exchangeable Notes"). Net interest expense for 2013 included $14 million for note repurchase premiums and the write-off of finance fees related to the discharge of the €300 million Senior Notes due 2017 (the "2017 Senior Notes") and related to the repurchase of a portion of the 2015 Exchangeable Notes. Exclusive of these items, net interest expense decreased $5 million in the current year primarily due to debt reduction initiatives and lower interest rates

Provision for Income Taxes

        The Company's effective tax rate from continuing operations for 2014 was 42.2%, compared with 35.8% for 2013. The effective tax rate for 2014 was impacted by the non-income tax charge, which was not deductible for income tax purposes. Excluding the amounts related to items that management considers not representative of ongoing operations, the Company's effective tax rate for 2014 was 22.4%, compared with 21.9% for 2013.

Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

        Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests for 2014 was $28 million compared to $13 million for 2013. The increase in 2014 was primarily due to the nonoccurrence of the impacts from restructuring and asset impairment charges in 2013 at the Company's less than wholly-owned facilities in South America and Asia Pacific, as well as higher earnings in the Company's less than wholly-owned subsidiaries in South America in 2014.

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Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to the Company

        For 2014, the Company recorded earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company of $98 million compared with $202 million for 2013. The after tax effects of the items excluded from segment operating profit, the unusual tax items and the additional interest charges increased or decreased earnings in 2014 and 2013 as set forth in the following table (dollars in millions).

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

        Given the global nature of its operations, the Company is subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. As described above, the Company's reported revenues and segment operating profit in 2014 were reduced due to foreign currency effects compared to 2013.

        This trend has continued into 2015 as a result of a strengthening U.S. dollar. During times of a strengthening U.S. dollar, the reported revenues and segment operating profit of the Company's international operations will be reduced because the local currencies will translate into fewer U.S. dollars. The Company uses certain derivative instruments to mitigate a portion of the risk associated with changing foreign currency exchange rates.

Executive Overview—Comparison of 2013 with 2012

2013 Highlights

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Net sales lower due to unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes and sales volume, partially offset by higher selling prices.



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Segment operating profit higher due to improved selling prices and global cost control initiatives, partially offset by cost inflation and the unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes.



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Strong cash generation used to prepay debt and continue share repurchase program.

        Net sales were $33 million lower than the prior year due primarily to the unfavorable effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and sales volume. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes were driven by a weaker Brazilian real and Australian dollar, partially offset by a stronger Euro. Higher selling prices had a positive impact on net sales.

        Segment operating profit for reportable segments was $12 million higher than the prior year. The increase was attributable to higher selling prices and lower operating expenses due to global cost control initiatives. Cost inflation and the effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes unfavorably impacted segment operating profit in 2013.

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        Interest expense in 2013 decreased $9 million over 2012. The decrease was due to debt reduction initiatives and lower interest rates, partially offset by note repurchase premiums and the write-off of finance fees related to debt that was repaid during 2013 prior to its maturity.

        The Company recorded earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company in 2013 of $202 million, or $1.22 per share (diluted), compared with $186 million, or $1.12 per share, for 2012. Earnings in both periods included items that management considered not representative of ongoing operations. These items decreased earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company by $248 million, or $1.50 per share, in 2013 and $252 million, or $1.52 per share, in 2012.

Results of Operations—Comparison of 2013 with 2012

Net Sales

        The Company's net sales in 2013 were $6,967 million compared with $7,000 million in 2012, a decrease of $33 million. Net sales were lower due to the unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes, primarily due to a weaker Brazilian real and Australian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar, partially offset by a stronger Euro. Glass container shipments, in tonnes, were down slightly in 2013 compared to 2012, with all regions reporting lower or flat sales volumes. Net sales benefited in 2013 from higher selling prices.

        The change in net sales of reportable segments can be summarized as follows (dollars in millions):

        Europe:    Net sales in Europe in 2013 were $2,787 million compared with $2,717 million in 2012, an increase of $70 million, or 3%. Net sales increased $68 million due to the favorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes, as the Euro strengthened in relation to the U.S. dollar. Higher selling prices benefited net sales in the current year by $18 million. Glass container shipments in 2013 were down less than 1% compared to the prior year, particularly in the beer and non-alcoholic beverage categories. The lower sales volume, which reduced net sales by $16 million, was mainly due to the macroeconomic environment in Europe, partially offset by an increase in wine bottle sales due to the Company's efforts to recover wine share lost in 2012.

        North America:    Net sales in North America in 2013 were $2,002 million compared with $1,966 million in 2012, an increase of $36 million, or 2%. The increase in net sales was due to higher selling prices of $44 million. The benefit of higher selling prices was partially offset by the unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes, which decreased net sales by $8 million due to a weakening of the Canadian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar. Glass container shipments were flat in the current year compared to the prior year, as lower megabeer bottle sales were offset by higher shipments of craft beer and non-alcoholic beverage containers.

        South America:    Net sales in South America in 2013 were $1,186 million compared with $1,252 million in 2012, a decrease of $66 million, or 5%. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased net sales $99 million in 2013 compared to 2012, principally due to a 10% decline in the Brazilian real in relation to the U.S. dollar. Lower sales volume in the current year reduced net sales by $18 million due to a decline in glass container shipments of less than 1%, driven by lower beer demand across the region, general economic uncertainty and the impact of general

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strikes in Colombia in the mining, agriculture and transportation industries. Higher selling prices benefited net sales $51 million in the current year.

        Asia Pacific:    Net sales in Asia Pacific in 2013 were $966 million compared with $1,028 million in 2012, a decrease of $62 million, or 6%. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased net sales $53 million in 2013 compared to 2012, primarily due to the weakening of the Australian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar. Glass container shipments were down almost 1% compared to the prior year, resulting in a $14 million decline in net sales, driven by lower shipments of beer bottles partially offset by gains in non-alcoholic beverage and food containers. Improved pricing increased net sales $5 million in the current year.

Segment Operating Profit

        Operating profit of the reportable segments includes an allocation of some corporate expenses based on both a percentage of sales and direct billings based on the costs of specific services provided. Unallocated corporate expenses and certain other expenses not directly related to the reportable segments' operations are included in Retained corporate costs and other. For further information, see Segment Information included in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Segment operating profit of reportable segments in 2013 was $947 million compared to $935 million in 2012, an increase of $12 million, or 1%. The increase in segment operating profit was the result of higher selling prices and lower operating expenses due to global cost control initiatives. Cost inflation negatively impacted segment operating profit in the current year. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates unfavorably impacted segment operating profit in 2013, primarily due to a weaker Brazilian real and Australian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar, partially offset by a stronger Euro. Manufacturing and delivery costs were flat with the prior year as lower global production volumes were offset by benefits realized from permanent footprint initiatives.

        The change in segment operating profit of reportable segments can be summarized as follows (dollars in millions):

        Europe:    Segment operating profit in Europe in 2013 was $305 million compared with $307 million in 2012, a decrease of $2 million, or 1%. The higher selling prices discussed above increased segment operating profit by $18 million, while the decline in sales volume decreased segment operating profit by $3 million. Cost inflation in the current year reduced segment operating profit by $39 million. Cost control initiatives and the asset optimization program, partially offset by higher spending on equipment repairs and logistical costs, had a net $16 million positive impact on segment operating profit during 2013, while the favorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes increased segment operating profit by $6 million.

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the Company expects to improve the long term profitability of this region through investments and by addressing higher cost facilities to better align its European manufacturing footprint with market and customer needs.

        North America:    Segment operating profit in North America in 2013 was $307 million compared with $288 million in 2012, an increase of $19 million, or 7%. Higher selling prices in the current year increased segment operating profit by $44 million and lower operating expenses, driven by cost control initiatives, had a $17 million positive impact on segment operating profit. Cost inflation had a $40 million unfavorable impact on segment operating profit. Higher manufacturing and delivery costs decreased segment operating profit by $2 million in the current year.

        South America:    Segment operating profit in South America in 2013 was $204 million compared with $227 million in 2012, a decrease of $23 million, or 10%. The lower sales volume in the current year decreased segment operating profit by $2 million, while higher selling prices improved segment operating profit by $51 million, despite the price controls imposed by the Argentina government in the first half of the year. Cost inflation in the current year decreased segment operating profit by $37 million and higher manufacturing and delivery costs resulted in a $15 million decline in 2013 compared to the prior year. The higher manufacturing and delivery costs were primarily due to a higher number of furnace rebuilds and repairs in the current year and the effects of the general strikes in Colombia, partially offset by the benefits of the new furnace in Brazil that started production at the end of 2012. The unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased segment operating profit by $14 million in the current year while other costs increased by $6 million.

        Asia Pacific:    Segment operating profit in Asia Pacific in 2013 was $131 million compared with $113 million in 2012, an increase of $18 million, or 16%. The increase in segment operating profit was primarily due to a $18 million decline in manufacturing and delivery costs driven by the benefits realized from the permanent footprint adjustments made over the past year. Higher selling prices and sales volume increased segment operating profit by $5 million and $1 million, respectively, and lower operating expenses, driven by cost control initiatives, had a $16 million positive impact in the current year. Cost inflation reduced segment operating profit by $18 million, while the unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased segment operating profit by $4 million in 2013.

Interest Expense

        Interest expense in 2013 was $239 million compared with $248 million in 2012. Interest expense for 2013 included $11 million for note repurchase premiums and the write-off of finance fees related to the discharge of the €300 million senior notes due 2017 and $3 million for loss on debt extinguishment and the write-off of finance fees related to the repurchase of a portion of the 2015 Exchangeable Notes. Exclusive of these items, interest expense decreased $23 million in the current year. The decrease was principally due to debt reduction initiatives and lower interest rates.

Provision for Income Taxes

        The Company's effective tax rate from continuing operations for 2013 was 35.8%, compared with 32.9% for 2012. Excluding the amounts related to items that management considers not representative of ongoing operations, the Company's effective tax rate for 2013 was 21.9%, compared with 22.1% for 2012.

Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

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recorded by the Company for cash received from the Chinese government as compensation for land in China that the Company was required to return to the government.

Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to the Company

        For 2013, the Company recorded earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company of $202 million compared with $186 million for 2012. The after tax effects of the items excluded from segment operating profit, the unusual tax items and the additional interest charges increased or decreased earnings in 2013 and 2012 as set forth in the following table (dollars in millions).

Items Excluded from Reportable Segment Totals

Retained Corporate Costs and Other

        Retained corporate costs and other for 2014 were $100 million compared with $119 million for 2013. Retained corporate costs and other declined in 2014 compared to 2013 due to lower pension expense.

        Retained corporate costs and other for 2013 were $119 million compared with $106 million for 2012. Retained corporate costs and other for 2013 reflect lower earnings from global machine and equipment sales and other technical and engineering services, in addition to lower earnings from the Company's equity investment in a soda ash mining operation.

Restructuring, Asset Impairment and Other Charges

        During 2014, the Company recorded charges totaling $91 million for restructuring, asset impairment and other charges. These charges reflect $76 million of completed and planned furnace closures in Europe and Asia Pacific and other charges of $15 million.

        During 2013, the Company recorded charges totaling $119 million for restructuring, asset impairment and related charges. These charges reflect completed and planned plant and furnace closures in Europe, South America and Asia Pacific, as well as global headcount reduction initiatives. These charges also include an asset impairment charge related to the Company's operations in Argentina, primarily due to macroeconomic issues in that country.

        During 2012, the Company recorded charges totaling $168 million for restructuring, asset impairment and related charges. These charges reflect completed and planned plant and furnace closures in Europe and Asia Pacific, as well as global headcount reduction initiatives.

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Charge for Asbestos-Related Costs

        The fourth quarter of 2014 charge for asbestos-related costs was $135 million, compared to the fourth quarter of 2013 charge of $145 million. These charges resulted from the Company's comprehensive annual review of asbestos-related liabilities and costs. In each year, the Company concluded that an increase in the accrued liability was required to provide for estimated indemnity payments and legal fees arising from asbestos personal injury lawsuits and claims pending and expected to be filed during the several years following the completion of the comprehensive review. See "Critical Accounting Estimates" for further information.

        Asbestos-related cash payments for 2014 were $148 million, a decrease of $10 million from 2013. Deferred amounts payable were approximately $13 million and $12 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

        During 2014, the Company received approximately 1,470 new filings and disposed of approximately 1,870 claims. As of December 31, 2014, the number of asbestos-related claims pending against the Company was approximately 2,220. The Company anticipates that cash flows from operations and other sources will be sufficient to meet all asbestos-related obligations on a short-term and long-term basis. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Pension Settlement Charges

        During 2014, the Company recorded charges totaling $65 million for pension settlements in the United States and the Netherlands.

        See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Non-income tax charge

        In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a $69 million charge based on a ruling on a non-income tax assessment. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Gain on China Land Compensation

        During 2012, the Company received $85 million from the Chinese government as compensation for land in China that the Company was required to return to the government. The Company recorded a gain of $61 million related to the disposal of this land.

Discontinued Operations

        On October 26, 2010, the Venezuelan government, through Presidential Decree No. 7.751, expropriated the assets of Owens-Illinois de Venezuela and Fabrica de Vidrios Los Andes, C.A., two of the Company's subsidiaries in that country, which in effect constituted a taking of the going concerns of those companies.

        Since the issuance of the decree, the Company cooperated with the Venezuelan government, as it is compelled to do under Venezuelan law, to provide for an orderly transition while ensuring the safety and well-being of the employees and the integrity of the production facilities. The Company engaged in negotiations with the Venezuelan government in relation to certain aspects of the expropriation, including the compensation payable by the government as a result of its expropriation. On September 26, 2011, the Company, having been unable to reach an agreement with the Venezuelan government regarding fair compensation, commenced an arbitration against Venezuela through the World Bank's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. The Company is unable at this stage to predict the amount, or timing of receipt, of compensation it will ultimately receive.

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        The loss from discontinued operations of $23 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 includes a settlement of a dispute with a purchaser of a previously disposed business, as well as ongoing costs related to the Venezuela expropriation.

Capital Resources and Liquidity

        As of December 31, 2014, the Company had cash and total debt of $512 million and $3.5 billion, respectively, compared to $383 million and $3.6 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2013. A significant portion of the cash was held in mature, liquid markets where the Company has operations, such as the U.S., Europe and Australia, and is readily available to fund global liquidity requirements. The amount of cash held in non-U.S. locations as of December 31, 2014 was $483 million.

Current and Long-Term Debt

        On May 19, 2011, the Company entered into the Secured Credit Agreement (the "Agreement"). At December 31, 2014, the Agreement included a $900 million revolving credit facility, a $405 million term loan, a 81 million Canadian dollar term loan, and a €85 million term loan, each of which has a final maturity date of May 19, 2016. At December 31, 2014, the Company had unused credit of $804 million available under the Agreement.

        The Agreement contains various covenants that restrict, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, the ability of the Company to incur certain liens, make certain investments, become liable under contingent obligations in certain defined instances only, make restricted junior payments, make certain asset sales within guidelines and limits, make capital expenditures beyond a certain threshold, engage in material transactions with shareholders and affiliates, participate in sale and leaseback financing arrangements, alter its fundamental business, and amend certain outstanding debt obligations.

        The Agreement also contains one financial maintenance covenant, a Leverage Ratio, that requires the Company to not exceed a ratio calculated by dividing consolidated total debt, less cash and cash equivalents, by Credit Agreement EBITDA, as defined in the Agreement. The Leverage Ratio could restrict the ability of the Company to undertake additional financing or acquisitions to the extent that such financing or acquisitions would cause the Leverage Ratio to exceed the specified maximum of 4.0x.

        Failure to comply with these covenants and restrictions could result in an event of default under the Agreement. In such an event, the Company could not request borrowings under the revolving facility, and all amounts outstanding under the Agreement, together with accrued interest, could then be declared immediately due and payable. If an event of default occurs under the Agreement and the lenders cause all of the outstanding debt obligations under the Agreement to become due and payable, this would result in a default under a number of other outstanding debt securities and could lead to an acceleration of obligations related to these debt securities. A default or event of default under the Agreement, indentures or agreements governing other indebtedness could also lead to an acceleration of debt under other debt instruments that contain cross acceleration or cross-default provisions.

        The Leverage Ratio also determines pricing under the Agreement. The interest rate on borrowings under the Agreement is, at the Company's option, the Base Rate or the Eurocurrency Rate, as defined in the Agreement. These rates include a margin linked to the Leverage Ratio. The margins range from 1.25% to 2.00% for Eurocurrency Rate loans and from 0.25% to 1.00% for Base Rate loans. In addition, a facility fee is payable on the revolving credit facility commitments ranging from 0.25% to 0.50% per annum linked to the Leverage Ratio. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings outstanding under the Agreement at December 31, 2014 was 2.09%. As of December 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and restrictions in the Agreement. In addition, the Company believes that it will remain in compliance and that its ability to borrow funds under the Agreement will not be adversely affected by the covenants and restrictions.

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        Borrowings under the Agreement are secured by substantially all of the assets, excluding real estate, of the Company's domestic subsidiaries and certain foreign subsidiaries. Borrowings are also secured by a pledge of intercompany debt and equity in most of the Company's domestic subsidiaries and stock of certain foreign subsidiaries. All borrowings under the agreement are guaranteed by substantially all domestic subsidiaries of the Company for the term of the Agreement.

        During December 2014, the Company issued senior notes with a face value of $500 million that bear interest at 5.00% and are due January 15, 2022 (the "Senior Notes due 2022"). The Company also issued senior notes with a face value of $300 million that bear interest at 5.375% and are due January 15, 2025 (the "Senior Notes due 2025," and together with the Senior Notes due 2022, the "New Senior Notes"). The New Senior Notes were issued via a private placement and are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company's domestic subsidiaries. The net proceeds from the New Senior Notes, after deducting debt issuance costs, totaled approximately $790 million and were used to purchase $611 million aggregate principal amount of the 2015 Exchangeable Senior Notes. Approximately $18 million aggregate principal amount of the 2015 Exchangeable Senior Notes remain outstanding as of December 31, 2014. As part of the tender offer, the Company recorded $20 million of additional interest charges for note repurchase premiums and the related write-off of unamortized finance fees in the fourth quarter of 2014.

        The Company assesses its capital raising and refinancing needs on an ongoing basis and may enter into additional credit facilities and seek to issue equity and/or debt securities in the domestic and international capital markets if market conditions are favorable. Also, depending on market conditions, the Company may elect to repurchase portions of its debt securities in the open market.

        The Company has a €215 million European accounts receivable securitization program, which extends through September 2016, subject to periodic renewal of backup credit lines. Information related to the Company's accounts receivable securitization program as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

Cash Flows

        Free cash flow was $329 million for 2014 compared to $339 million for 2013. The Company defines free cash flow as cash provided by continuing operating activities less additions to property, plant and equipment. Free cash flow does not conform to U.S. GAAP and should not be construed as an alternative to the cash flow measures reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company uses free cash flow for internal reporting, forecasting and budgeting and believes this information allows the board of directors, management, investors and analysts to better understand the Company's financial performance. Free cash flow for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is calculated as follows (dollars in millions):

        Operating activities:    Cash provided by continuing operating activities was $698 million for 2014 compared to $700 million for 2013. The largest year-over-year benefit to cash flows from continuing operating activities in 2014 was due to lower pension contributions than in the prior year. During 2014,

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the Company contributed $28 million to its defined benefit pension plans, compared with $96 million in 2013. The decrease in pension plan contributions in the current year was due to the Company making no discretionary contributions in 2014, compared to $65 million of discretionary contributions in 2013. In 2015, the Company expects that the total contributions for all plans will be approximately $20 million. Lower year-over-year asbestos payments and cash paid for restructuring activities of $10 million and $20 million, respectively, also benefited cash provided by continuing operating activities in 2014 compared to 2013.

        These items were partially offset by lower earnings and a $52 million increase in cash paid for non-current assets and liabilities in 2014 compared to 2013. This increase was primarily due to cash paid for returnable packaging and deferred customer contracts.

        Lower working capital levels benefited cash provided by continuing operating activities by $117 million in 2014 compared to 2013, primarily due to an increase in accounts payable and a decrease in accounts receivable. Accounts receivable decreased in 2014 due to lower sales in the fourth quarter and better cash collections, partly due to an increase in accounts receivable factoring. The Company uses various factoring programs to sell certain receivables to financial institutions.

        Investing activities:    Cash utilized in investing activities was $455 million for 2014 compared to $402 million for 2013. Capital spending for property, plant and equipment during 2014 was $369 million compared with $361 million in the prior year.

        Investing activities in 2014 also included $114 million of cash paid for acquisitions, primarily related to the Company's investment in a joint venture with Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ) ("Constellation") to operate a glass container plant in Nava, Mexico. To help meet current and rising demand from Constellation's adjacent brewery, the joint venture plans to expand the plant from one furnace to four over the next four years. The Company expects to contribute approximately $160 million for the joint venture's expansion plans.

        Cash from investing activities in 2014 also included the net repayment of $9 million of loans from noncontrolling partners in South America and Asia Pacific compared to $16 million of loans made to noncontrolling partners in 2013. In 2013, the Company deconsolidated a subsidiary in Europe, resulting in a $32 million use of cash related to the subsidiary's cash on hand at the time of deconsolidation.

        Financing activities:    Cash utilized in financing activities was $70 million for 2014 compared to $321 million for 2013. Financing activities in 2014 included additions to long-term debt of $1,247 million, primarily related to the issuance of the $500 million of Senior Notes due 2022 and the $300 million of Senior Notes due 2025. Financing activities in 2014 also included the repayments of long-term debt of $1,101 million, primarily related to the repurchase of $626 million aggregate principal amount of the 2015 Exchangeable Notes, and repayments of short-term loans of $139 million. The Company also paid $11 million in 2014 for finance fees, primarily for note repurchase premiums associated with the repurchase of the 2015 Exchangeable Notes. Financing activities in 2013 included repayments of long-term debt of $1,040 million, partially offset by additions to long-term debt of $768 million, and additions to short-term loans of $8 million.

        The Company paid $37 million and $22 million in distributions to noncontrolling interests in 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company also repurchased shares of its common stock for $32 million in 2014 and $33 million in 2013. The Company received $5 million in 2014 from the exercise of stock options compared to $25 million in 2013.

        In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Board of Directors authorized a $500 million share repurchase program through December 31, 2017. The Company expects to repurchase at least $125 million in shares of the Company's common stock in 2015, with a majority of this activity occurring in the first half of 2015 via an accelerated share repurchase plan.

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        The Company anticipates that cash flows from its operations and from utilization of credit available under the Agreement will be sufficient to fund its operating and seasonal working capital needs, debt service and other obligations on a short-term (twelve months) and long-term basis. Based on the Company's expectations regarding future payments for lawsuits and claims and also based on the Company's expected operating cash flow, the Company believes that the payment of any deferred amounts of previously settled or otherwise determined lawsuits and claims, and the resolution of presently pending and anticipated future lawsuits and claims associated with asbestos, will not have a material adverse effect upon the Company's liquidity on a short-term or long-term basis.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

        The following information summarizes the Company's significant contractual cash obligations at December 31, 2014 (dollars in millions).

 

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        The Company is unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate as to when cash settlement with taxing authorities may occur for its unrecognized tax benefits. Therefore, the liability for unrecognized tax benefits is not included in the table above. See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Critical Accounting Estimates

        The Company's analysis and discussion of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon its consolidated financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company evaluates these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Estimates and assumptions are based on historical and other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances at the time the financial statements are issued. The results of these estimates may form the basis of the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities and may not be readily apparent from other sources. Actual results, under conditions and circumstances different from those assumed, may differ from estimates.

        The impact of, and any associated risks related to, estimates and assumptions are discussed within Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, as well as in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, if applicable, where estimates and assumptions affect the Company's reported and expected financial results.

        The Company believes that accounting for property, plant and equipment, impairment of long-lived assets, pension benefit plans, contingencies and litigation, and income taxes involves the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

Property, Plant and Equipment

        The net carrying amount of property, plant and equipment ("PP&E") at December 31, 2014 totaled $2.4 billion, representing 31% of total assets. Depreciation expense during 2014 totaled $335 million, representing approximately 6% of total costs of goods sold. Given the significance of PP&E and associated depreciation to the Company's consolidated financial statements, the determinations of an asset's cost basis and its economic useful life are considered to be critical accounting estimates.

        Cost Basis—PP&E is recorded at cost, which is generally objectively quantifiable when assets are purchased individually. However, when assets are purchased in groups, or as part of a business, costs assigned to PP&E are based on an estimate of fair value of each asset at the date of acquisition. These estimates are based on assumptions about asset condition, remaining useful life and market conditions, among others. The Company frequently employs expert appraisers to aid in allocating cost among assets purchased as a group.

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capitalize. The Company relies on the experience and expertise of its operations and engineering staff to make reasonable and consistent judgments regarding increases in useful lives or capacity of PP&E.

        Estimated Useful Life—PP&E is generally depreciated using the straight-line method, which deducts equal amounts of the cost of each asset from earnings each period over its estimated economic useful life. Economic useful life is the duration of time an asset is expected to be productively employed by the Company, which may be less than its physical life. Management's assumptions regarding the following factors, among others, affect the determination of estimated economic useful life: wear and tear, product and process obsolescence, technical standards, and changes in market demand.

        The estimated economic useful life of an asset is monitored to determine its appropriateness, especially in light of changed business circumstances. For example, technological advances, excessive wear and tear, or changes in customers' requirements may result in a shorter estimated useful life than originally anticipated. In these cases, the Company depreciates the remaining net book value over the new estimated remaining life, thereby increasing depreciation expense per year on a prospective basis. Likewise, if the estimated useful life is increased, the adjustment to the useful life decreases depreciation expense per year on a prospective basis. Changes in economic useful life assumptions did not have a material impact on the Company's reported results in 2014, 2013 or 2012.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

        Property, Plant and Equipment—The Company tests for impairment of PP&E whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. PP&E held for use in the Company's business is grouped for impairment testing at the lowest level for which cash flows can reasonably be identified, typically a segment or a component of a segment. The Company evaluates the recoverability of property, plant and equipment based on undiscounted projected cash flows, excluding interest and taxes. If an asset group is considered impaired, the impairment loss to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the asset group's carrying amount exceeds its fair value. PP&E held for sale is reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

        Impairment testing requires estimation of the fair value of PP&E based on the discounted value of projected future cash flows generated by the asset group. The assumptions underlying cash flow projections represent management's best estimates at the time of the impairment review. Factors that management must estimate include, among other things: industry and market conditions, sales volume and prices, production costs and inflation. Changes in key assumptions or actual conditions which differ from estimates could result in an impairment charge. The Company uses reasonable and supportable assumptions when performing impairment reviews and cannot predict the occurrence of future events and circumstances that could result in impairment charges.

        Goodwill—Goodwill at December 31, 2014 totaled $1.9 billion, representing 24% of total assets. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of October 1 (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise) using a two-step process. Step 1 compares the business enterprise value ("BEV") of each reporting unit with its carrying value. The BEV is computed based on estimated future cash flows, discounted at the weighted average cost of capital of a hypothetical third-party buyer. If the BEV is less than the carrying value for any reporting unit, then Step 2 must be performed. Step 2 compares the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount of goodwill. Any excess of the carrying value of the goodwill over the implied fair value will be recorded as an impairment loss. The calculations of the BEV in Step 1 and the implied fair value of goodwill in Step 2 are based on significant unobservable inputs, such as price trends, customer demand, material costs, discount rates and asset replacement costs, and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

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        Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is the operating segment or one level below the operating segment, also known as a component. Two or more components of an operating segment shall be aggregated into a single reporting unit if the components have similar economic characteristics, based on an assessment of various factors. The Company has determined that the Europe and North America segments are reporting units. The Company aggregated the components of the South America and Asia Pacific segments into single reporting units equal to the reportable segments. The aggregation of the components of these segments was based on their economic similarity as determined by the Company using a number of quantitative and qualitative factors, including gross margins, the manner in which the Company operates the business, the consistent nature of products, services, production processes, customers and methods of distribution, as well as the level of shared resources and assets between the components.

        During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company completed its annual impairment testing and determined that no impairment of goodwill existed. The testing performed as of October 1, 2014, indicated a significant excess of BEV over book value for each unit that has goodwill. If the Company's projected future cash flows were substantially lower, or if the assumed weighted average cost of capital was substantially higher, the testing performed as of October 1, 2014, may have indicated an impairment of one or more of these reporting units and, as a result, the related goodwill may also have been impaired. However, less significant changes in projected future cash flows or the assumed weighted average cost of capital would not have indicated an impairment. For example, if projected future cash flows had been decreased by 5%, or if the weighted average cost of capital had been increased by 5%, or both, the resulting lower BEV's would still have exceeded the book value of each of these reporting units.

        The Company will monitor conditions throughout 2015 that might significantly affect the projections and variables used in the impairment test to determine if a review prior to October 1 may be appropriate. If the results of impairment testing confirm that a write down of goodwill is necessary, then the Company will record a charge in the fourth quarter of 2015, or earlier if appropriate. In the event the Company would be required to record a significant write down of goodwill, the charge would have a material adverse effect on reported results of operations and net worth.

        Other Long-Lived Assets—Other long-lived assets include, among others, equity investments and repair parts inventories. The Company's equity investments are non-publicly traded ventures with other companies in businesses related to those of the Company. Equity investments are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. In the event that a decline in fair value of an investment occurs, and the decline in value is considered to be other than temporary, an impairment loss is recognized. Summarized financial information of equity affiliates is included in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        The Company carries a significant amount of repair parts inventories in order to provide a dependable supply of quality parts for servicing the Company's PP&E, particularly its glass melting furnaces and forming machines. The Company evaluates the recoverability of repair parts inventories based on undiscounted projected cash flows, excluding interest and taxes, when factors indicate that impairment may exist. If impairment exists, the repair parts are written down to fair value. The Company continually monitors the carrying value of repair parts for recoverability, especially in light of changing business circumstances. For example, technological advances related to, and changes in, the estimated future demand for products produced on the equipment to which the repair parts relate may make the repair parts obsolete. In these circumstances, the Company writes down the repair parts to fair value.

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Pension Benefit Plans

        Significant Estimates—The determination of pension obligations and the related pension expense or credits to operations involves significant estimates. The most significant estimates are the discount rate used to calculate the actuarial present value of benefit obligations and the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. The Company uses discount rates based on yields of high quality fixed rate debt securities at the end of the year. At December 31, 2014, the weighted average discount rate was 4.05% and 3.58% for U.S. and non-U.S. plans, respectively. The Company uses an expected long-term rate of return on assets that is based on both past performance of the various plans' assets and estimated future performance of the assets. Due to the nature of the plans' assets and the volatility of debt and equity markets, actual returns may vary significantly from year to year. The Company refers to average historical returns over longer periods (up to 10 years) in determining its expected rates of return because short-term fluctuations in market values do not reflect the rates of return the Company expects to achieve based upon its long-term investing strategy. For purposes of determining pension charges and credits in 2015, the Company's estimated weighted average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is 8.00% for U.S. plans and 7.23% for non-U.S. plans compared to 8.00% for U.S. plans and 6.01% for non-U.S. plans in 2014. The Company recorded pension expense from continuing operations of $19 million, $60 million, and $54 million for the U.S. plans in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, and $24 million, $41 million, and $38 million for the non-U.S. plans in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively from its principal defined benefit pension plans. Depending on currency translation rates, the Company expects to record approximately $30 million of total pension expense for the full year of 2015.

        Future effects on reported results of operations depend on economic conditions and investment performance. For example, a one-half percentage point change in the actuarial assumption regarding either the expected return on assets or discount rates used to calculate plan liabilities would result in a change of approximately $16 million in the pretax pension expense for the full year 2015.

        Recognition of Funded Status—The Company recognizes the funded status of each pension benefit plan on the balance sheet. The funded status of each plan is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and actuarially calculated benefit obligations as of the balance sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are accumulated in Other Comprehensive Income and the portion of each plan that exceeds 10% of the greater of that plan's assets or projected benefit obligation is amortized to income on a straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of employees still accruing benefits or the expected life of participants not accruing benefits if all, or almost all, of the plan's participants are no longer accruing benefits.

Contingencies and Litigation

        The Company believes that its ultimate asbestos-related liability (i.e., its indemnity payments or other claim disposition costs plus related legal fees) cannot reasonably be estimated. The Company's ability to reasonably estimate its liability has been significantly affected by, among other factors, the volatility of asbestos-related litigation in the United States, the significant number of co-defendants that have filed for bankruptcy, the inherent uncertainty of future disease incidence and claiming patterns against the Company, the significant expansion of the defendants that are now sued in this litigation, and the continuing changes in the extent to which these defendants participate in resolution of cases in which the Company is also a defendant. The Company continues to monitor trends that may affect its ultimate liability and continues to analyze the developments and variables affecting or likely to affect the resolution of pending and future asbestos claims against the Company.

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indicate that the existing amount of the accrued liability is insufficient to cover its estimated future asbestos-related costs, then the Company will record an appropriate charge to increase the accrued liability. The Company believes that a reasonable estimation of the probable amount of the liability for claims not yet asserted against the Company is not possible beyond a period of several years. Therefore, while the results of future annual comprehensive reviews cannot be determined, the Company expects that the addition of one year to the estimation period will usually result in an annual charge.

        In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a charge of $135 million to increase its accrued liability for asbestos-related costs. This compares to the 2013 charge of $145 million. The Company's accruals are based on a number of factors as described further in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Other litigation is pending against the Company, in many cases involving ordinary and routine claims incidental to the business of the Company and in others presenting allegations that are non-routine and involve compensatory, punitive or treble damage claims as well as other types of relief. The Company records a liability for such matters when it is both probable that the liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Recorded amounts are reviewed and adjusted to reflect changes in the factors upon which the estimates are based, including additional information, negotiations, settlements and other events.

Income Taxes

        The Company accounts for income taxes as required by general accounting principles under which management judgment is required in determining income tax expense and the related balance sheet amounts. This judgment includes estimating and analyzing historical and projected future operating results, the reversal of taxable temporary differences, tax planning strategies, and the ultimate outcome of uncertain income tax positions. Actual income taxes paid may vary from estimates, depending upon changes in income tax laws, actual results of operations, and the final audit of tax returns by taxing authorities. Tax assessments may arise several years after tax returns have been filed. Changes in the estimates and assumptions used for calculating income tax expense and potential differences in actual results from estimates could have a material impact on the Company's results of operations and financial condition.

        Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the tax effects of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities measured using enacted tax rates and for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined separately for each tax jurisdiction in which the Company conducts its operations or otherwise incurs taxable income or losses. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The realization of deferred tax assets depends on the ability to generate sufficient taxable income within the carryback or carryforward periods provided for in the tax law for each applicable tax jurisdiction. The Company considers the following possible sources of taxable income when assessing the realization of deferred tax assets:

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        The weight given to the positive and negative evidence is commensurate with the extent to which the evidence may be objectively verified. Accordingly, it is difficult to conclude a valuation allowance is not required when there is significant objective and verifiable negative evidence, such as cumulative losses in recent years. The Company uses the actual results for the last three years and current year anticipated results as the primary measure of cumulative losses in recent years.

        The evaluation of deferred tax assets requires judgment in assessing the likely future tax consequences of events recognized in the financial statements or tax returns and future profitability. The recognition of deferred tax assets represents the Company's best estimate of those future events. Changes in the current estimates, due to unanticipated events or otherwise, could have a material effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition.

        In certain foreign jurisdictions, the Company's analysis indicates that it has cumulative losses in recent years. This is considered significant negative evidence which is objective and verifiable and, therefore, difficult to overcome. However, the cumulative loss position is not solely determinative and, accordingly, the Company considers all other available positive and negative evidence in its analysis. Based on its analysis, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance for the portion of deferred tax assets where based on the weight of available evidence it is unlikely to realize those deferred tax assets.

        In the U.S., the Company has experienced cumulative losses in previous years and has recorded a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. As of December 31, 2014, however, the Company's U.S. operations are in a three-year cumulative income position, but this is not solely determinative of the need for a valuation allowance. The Company considered this factor and all other available positive and negative evidence and concluded that it is still more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets in the U.S. will not be realized, and accordingly continued to record a valuation allowance. The evidence considered included the magnitude of the current three-year cumulative income compared to historical losses, expected impact of tax planning strategies, interest rates, and the overall business environment. The Company continues to evaluate its cumulative income position and income trend as well as its future projections of sustained profitability and whether this profitability trend constitutes sufficient positive evidence to support a reversal of the valuation allowance (in full or in part). The amount of the valuation allowance recorded in the U.S. as of December 31, 2014 is $927 million.

        The utilization of tax attributes to offset taxable income reduces the overall level of deferred tax assets subject to a valuation allowance. Additionally, the Company's recorded effective tax rate is lower than the applicable statutory tax rate, due primarily to income earned in jurisdictions for which a valuation allowance is recorded. The effective tax rate will approach the statutory tax rate in periods after valuation allowances are released. In the period in which valuation allowances are released, the Company will record a material tax benefit, which could result in a negative effective tax rate.

ITEM 7A.    QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

        Market risks relating to the Company's operations result primarily from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in interest rates, and changes in commodity prices, principally energy and soda ash. The Company uses certain derivative instruments to mitigate a portion of the risk associated with changing foreign currency exchange rates. The Company also uses certain derivative instruments to mitigate a portion of the risk associated with fluctuating energy prices in its North American region. These instruments carry varying degrees of counterparty credit risk. To mitigate this risk, the Company has defined a financial counterparty policy that established criteria to select qualified counterparties based on credit ratings and CDC spreads. The policy also limits on the exposure with

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individual counterparties. The Company monitors these exposures quarterly. The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

Earnings of operations outside the United States

        A substantial portion of the Company's operations are conducted by subsidiaries outside the U.S. The primary international markets served by the Company's subsidiaries are in Canada, Australia, China, South America (principally Colombia and Brazil), and Europe (principally Italy, France, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain and Poland). In general, revenues earned and costs incurred by the Company's major international operations are denominated in their respective local currencies. Consequently, the Company's reported financial results could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or highly inflationary economic conditions in the international markets in which the Company's subsidiaries operate. When the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies, the reported U.S. dollar value of local currency earnings generally decreases; when the U.S. dollar weakens against foreign currencies, the reported U.S. dollar value of local currency earnings generally increases. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, the Company did not have any significant foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency was the U.S. dollar.

Borrowings not denominated in the functional currency

        Because the Company's subsidiaries operate within their local economic environment, the Company believes it is appropriate to finance those operations with borrowings denominated in the local currency to the extent practicable where debt financing is desirable or necessary. This strategy mitigates the risk of reported losses or gains in the event the foreign currency strengthens or weakens against the U.S. dollar. Considerations which influence the amount of such borrowings include long- and short-term business plans, tax implications, and the availability of borrowings with acceptable interest rates and terms.

        Available excess funds of a subsidiary may be redeployed through intercompany loans to other subsidiaries for debt repayment, capital investment, or other cash requirements. The intercompany loans give rise to foreign currency exchange rate risk, which the Company mitigates through the use of forward exchange contracts that effectively swap the intercompany loan and related interest to the appropriate local currency.

        The Company believes the near term exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk of its foreign currency risk sensitive instruments was not material at December 31, 2014 and 2013.

Interest Rate Risk

        The Company's interest expense is most sensitive to changes in the general level of interest rates applicable to the term loans under its Secured Credit Agreement (see Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information). The Company's interest rate risk management objective is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on net income and cash flow, while minimizing interest payments and expense. To achieve this objective, the Company regularly evaluates its mix of fixed and floating-rate debt, and, from time to time, may enter into interest rate swap agreements.

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        The following table provides information about the Company's interest rate sensitivity related to its significant debt obligations at December 31, 2014. The table presents principal cash flows and related weighted-average interest rates by expected maturity date.

        The Company believes the near term exposure to interest rate risk of its debt obligations has not changed materially since December 31, 2014.

        In addition, the determination of pension obligations and the related pension expense or credits to operations involves significant estimates. Future funding requirements for the Company's pension plans will depend largely on actual asset returns and future actuarial assumptions, such as discount rates, and can vary significantly. The discount rate is a significant estimate that is used to calculate the actuarial present value of benefit obligations and is based on yields of high quality fixed rate debt securities at the end of the year. For example, a one-half percentage point change in the actuarial assumption regarding discount rates used to calculate plan liabilities would result in a change of approximately $16 million in the pretax pension expense for the full year 2015.

Commodity Price Risk

        The Company has exposure to commodity price risk, principally related to energy. In North America, the Company enters into commodity forward contracts related to forecasted natural gas requirements, the objectives of which are to limit the effects of fluctuations in the future market price paid for natural gas and the related volatility in cash flows. The Company continually evaluates the natural gas market and related price risk and periodically enters into commodity forward contracts in order to hedge a portion of its usage requirements. The majority of the sales volume in North America is tied to customer contracts that contain provisions that pass the price of natural gas to the customer. In certain of these contracts, the customer has the option of fixing the natural gas price component for a specified period of time. At December 31, 2014, the Company had entered into commodity forward contracts covering approximately 450,000 MM BTUs, primarily related to customer requests to lock the price of natural gas. In Europe, the Company enters into fixed price contracts for a significant amount of its energy requirements. These contracts typically have terms of 12 months or less.

        The Company believes the near term exposure to commodity price risk of its commodity forward contracts was not material at December 31, 2014.

Forward Looking Statements

        This document contains "forward looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933. Forward looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations and projections about future events at the time, and thus involve uncertainty and risk. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "will," "could,"

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"would," "should," "may," "plan," "estimate," "intend," "predict," "potential," "continue," and the negatives of these words and other similar expressions generally identify forward looking statements. It is possible the Company's future financial performance may differ from expectations due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to the following: (1) foreign currency fluctuations relative to the U.S. dollar, specifically the Euro, Brazilian real and Australian dollar, (2) changes in capital availability or cost, including interest rate fluctuations and the ability of the Company to refinance debt at favorable terms, (3) the general political, economic and competitive conditions in markets and countries where the Company has operations, including uncertainties related to economic and social conditions, disruptions in capital markets, disruptions in the supply chain, competitive pricing pressures, inflation or deflation, and changes in tax rates and laws, (4) consumer preferences for alternative forms of packaging, (5) cost and availability of raw materials, labor, energy and transportation, (6) the Company's ability to manage its cost structure, including its success in implementing restructuring plans and achieving cost savings, (7) consolidation among competitors and customers, (8) the ability of the Company to acquire businesses and expand plants, integrate operations of acquired businesses and achieve expected synergies, (9) unanticipated expenditures with respect to environmental, safety and health laws, (10) the Company's ability to further develop its sales, marketing and product development capabilities, and (11) the timing and occurrence of events which are beyond the control of the Company, including any expropriation of the Company's operations, floods and other natural disasters, events related to asbestos-related claims, and the other risk factors discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and any subsequently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. It is not possible to foresee or identify all such factors. Any forward looking statements in this document are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Forward looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from expectations. While the Company continually reviews trends and uncertainties affecting the Company's results of operations and financial condition, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or supplement any particular forward looking statements contained in this document.

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ITEM 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Share Owners of
Owens-Illinois, Inc.

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Owens-Illinois, Inc. as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of results of operations, comprehensive income, share owners' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Owens-Illinois, Inc. at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

        We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Owens-Illinois, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated February 10, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

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Owens-Illinois, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

   

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Owens-Illinois, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Owens-Illinois, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Owens-Illinois, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)

   

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Owens-Illinois, Inc

CONSOLIDATED SHARE OWNERS' EQUITY

Dollars in millions

   

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Owens-Illinois, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS