10-K



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from [_______ to _______]

Commission file number 001-35492
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 Hawaii
 
45-4849780
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
 (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
822 Bishop Street
Post Office Box 3440, Honolulu, Hawaii 96801
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
808-525-6611
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Name of each exchange
Title of each class
on which registered
Common Stock, without par value
NYSE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at February 15, 2016:
48,950,736
Aggregate market value of Common Stock held by non-affiliates at June 30, 2015:
$1,815,784,893
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Documents Incorporated By Reference
Portions of Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (Part III of Form 10-K)




TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
 
Page
 
 
 
 
Items 1 & 2.
 
Business and Properties
 
 
 
 
A.
 
Real Estate Development and Sales Segment
 
 
(1)
Landholdings
 
 
(2)
Planning and Zoning
 
 
(3)
Development Projects
 
 
 
 
 
B.
 
Real Estate Leasing Segment
 
 
 
 
C.
 
Materials and Construction
 
 
 
 
D.
 
Agribusiness
 
 
(1)
Agribusiness Operations
 
 
(2)
Marketing of Sugar
 
 
(3)
Land Designations and Water
 
 
(4)
Energy
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employees and Labor Relations
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available Information
 
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors
 
 
 
 
Item 1B.
 
Unresolved Staff Comments
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
Mine Safety Disclosures
 
 

PART II
Item 5.
 
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
Selected Financial Data
 
 
 
 
Item 7.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
 
 
Items 7A.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
 
 
 
Item 8.
 
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data



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Page
Item 9.
 
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
 
 
 
 
Item 9A.
 
Controls and Procedures
 
 
 
 
A.
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
 
 
 
B.
 
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
 
 
 
Item 9B.
 
Other Information

PART III
Item 10.
 
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
 
 
 
 
A.
 
Directors
 
 
 
 
B.
 
Executive Officers
 
 
 
 
C.
 
Corporate Governance
 
 
 
 
D.
 
Code of Ethics
 
 
 
 
Item 11.
 
Executive Compensation
 
 
 
 
Item 12.
 
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
 
 
 
 
Item 13.
 
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
 
 
 
 
Item 14.
 
Principal Accounting Fees and Services

PART IV
Item 15.
 
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
 
 
 
 
A.
 
Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
B.
 
Financial Statement Schedules
 
 
 
 
C.
 
Exhibits Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K
 
 
 
 
Signatures
 
 
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm



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ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC.
FORM 10-K
Annual Report for the Fiscal Year
Ended December 31, 2015
PART I
ITEMS 1 & 2. BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES
Overview
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (“A&B” or the “Company”), whose history in Hawaii dates back to 1870, is a premier Hawaii company with interests in real estate development, real estate leasing, materials and construction, and agribusiness. A&B’s assets include over 87,700 acres in Hawaii, 4.9 million square feet of high-quality retail, office and industrial properties in Hawaii and on the Mainland, and a real estate development portfolio encompassing residential and commercial projects across Hawaii. A&B's real estate holdings make it the state's fourth largest private landowner (by acreage) and largest owner of grocery-anchored retail properties (by gross leasable area "GLA"). In October 2013, A&B acquired Grace Pacific LLC (“Grace”)―the largest materials and paving company in Hawaii.
A&B is headquartered in Honolulu and operates in four segments―Real Estate Development and Sales, Real Estate Leasing, Materials and Construction, and Agribusiness. A&B's business segments are generally as follows:
A.
Real Estate: The Company's two real estate segments engage in real estate development and ownership activities, including planning, zoning, financing, constructing, purchasing, managing, leasing, selling, exchanging and investing in real property. Real estate activities are conducted through A&B Properties, Inc. and other wholly owned subsidiaries of A&B.
Real Estate Development and Sales - generates its revenues and creates value through an active and comprehensive program of land stewardship, planning, entitlement, development, real estate investment and sale of land and commercial and residential properties, principally in Hawaii.
Real Estate Leasing - owns, operates, and manages a portfolio of 58 high-quality retail, office and industrial properties in Hawaii and on the Mainland totaling 4.9 million square feet of GLA, including 42 acres on Oahu (improved with 660,000 square feet of commercial space owned by the ground lessees) and 64 acres on the neighbor islands ground leased to tenants. The significant recurring cash flow generated by this portfolio and ground leases serves as an important source of funding for A&B’s Real Estate Development and Sales segment activities.
B.
Materials and Construction: performs asphalt paving as prime contractor and subcontractor; imports and sells liquid asphalt; mines, processes and sells basalt aggregate; produces and sells concrete; provides and sells various construction- and traffic-control-related products; and manufactures and sells precast concrete products.
C.
Agribusiness: produces and sells bulk raw sugar, specialty food grade sugars and molasses; provides general trucking services, mobile equipment maintenance and repair services; leases agricultural land to third parties; and generates and sells electricity to the extent not used in segment operations. In January 2016, the Company announced that it would be transitioning out of farming sugar and instead pursue a diversified agricultural model. The final sugar harvest is expected to be completed by the end of 2016, and the transition to a new model will occur over a multi-year period.
The following table contains key information regarding each of the Company’s segments. Since the purchase and sale of real estate is generally considered an ongoing and recurring activity of its real estate businesses, Real Estate Development and Sales segment revenue includes amounts related to sales of commercial property.


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Segment
2015 Revenue
(in millions)
1
Percentage of
Total 2015
Revenue
2015
Operating
Profit
(in millions)
Percentage of
Total 2015
Operating
Profit
Key Facts
Real Estate Development and Sales1   
$131.5
22%
$65.0
67%
Hawaii-focused, experienced developer with a large development pipeline encompassing over a dozen projects entitled for over 3,000 residential units. Fourth largest private landowner in Hawaii with over 87,700 acres.
Real Estate Leasing
133.8
22%
53.1
55%
High-quality commercial portfolio consisting of 58 improved properties in Hawaii and five Mainland states, totaling 4.9 million square feet, and 106 acres of urban commercial ground leases to third parties. A&B is the second largest commercial retail property owner in Hawaii.
Materials and Construction
219.0
36%
30.9
32%
Leader in asphalt paving and in the production of asphaltic concrete and is the largest producer of aggregate in Hawaii.
Agribusiness2  
117.2
20%
(51.9)
(54)%
Largest farmer in Hawaii and significant producer of renewable energy on Kauai.
Total
$601.5
100%
$97.1
100%
 
1 Includes the sales of an office building in Washington in December 2015, a Colorado retail property in March 2015 and a Texas office building in May 2015 that are classified within cost of sales and development in the Consolidated Statement of Income, but reflected as revenue for segment reporting purposes.
2 On December 31, 2015, due to continuing and significant operating losses, the Company determined it would cease its sugar operations upon completing its final harvest in 2016. The Agribusiness results of operations for 2015 include pre-tax charges of $22.6 million resulting from the cessation decision.
Further information about the revenue, operating profits and identifiable assets of A&B’s industry segments for the three years ended December 31, 2015 is contained in Note 19 “Segment Results” to A&B’s financial statements in Item 8 of Part II below.
Competitive Strengths
The Company has significant competitive strengths in Hawaii that it can leverage to create shareholder value.
Premier Hawaii Assets:
Extensive, premium landholdings: A&B is the fourth largest private landowner in Hawaii, with over 87,700 acres, primarily on Maui and Kauai, including 837 acres fully entitled for urban use, which includes 190 acres under commercial improved properties.
High-quality commercial real estate portfolio and ground leases producing strong free cash flow: A&B owns and manages a high-quality commercial portfolio of 58 properties in Hawaii and five Mainland states, totaling 4.9 million square feet, and has 106 acres of urban land in Hawaii leased to third parties, both of which provide significant, stable recurring cash flows that support A&B’s real estate investment activities. A&B's retail holdings make it the largest owner of grocery-anchored retail properties in Hawaii (by GLA).
Diverse pipeline of development projects: A&B’s development pipeline encompasses over a dozen resort residential, primary residential and commercial projects comprising more than 3,000 units throughout the State of Hawaii, which provides for substantial embedded growth opportunities.
Prime agricultural real estate in Hawaii: A&B farms approximately 36,000 acres of mostly contiguous lands in Maui’s central valley with extensive infrastructure to meet the water, power and transportation needs of large-scale agronomic activity. Additionally, A&B owns approximately 7,000 acres of high-quality agricultural land on Kauai’s sunny south shore, of which over 4,000 acres are leased to other parties for a variety of agricultural uses, principally for the cultivation of coffee.


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Infrastructure-related assets: A&B owns over 800 acres in the state related to its quarrying operations, including 541 acres on Oahu's growing west side. A&B's Makakilo, Oahu quarry facility completed a multi-year capital improvement program in September 2015, including three new asphaltic concrete plants, which is expected to result in greater operational efficiencies and lower costs going forward. Due to the high cost of transporting aggregate, A&B's quarry is ideally situated on Oahu's west side, which is expected to see significant growth over the next two decades. In addition to three Oahu plants, A&B also owns strategically placed asphaltic concrete plants located throughout the state in Maui (one location), Kauai (one location), Hawaii Island (one location) and Molokai (two locations).
Leading Hawaii Real Estate Capabilities:
Experienced management team with deep local knowledge and expertise: A&B has been in the development business in Hawaii since 1949 when it established Kahului Development Co., Ltd. to develop and market “Dream City,” which today is Kahului, Maui’s principal population center and commercial hub. In the ensuing decades, A&B has expanded and diversified its pipeline of development projects and broadened its development capabilities and expertise. For instance, A&B developed the world famous Wailea master-planned resort community on Maui’s south shore in the 1970s and 1980s and has continued to broaden its development activities since. The Company’s knowledge, expertise and relationships forged through over six decades of Hawaii development activity, combined with disciplined underwriting, enable it to profitably pursue a wide range of long-term commercial and residential developments in a manner that is both responsive to market needs and sensitive to local concerns. This local knowledge and expertise, combined with the Company’s strong financial position, also serves to make A&B an ideal partner for landowners, developers and others seeking to participate in the Hawaii real estate sector.
Track record of success: A&B has an extensive track record of investing in Hawaii real estate. Since 2000, A&B has invested approximately $700 million in Hawaii real estate development projects outside of its legacy holdings―including seven high-rise condominiums in urban Honolulu―and over $1.5 billion in the acquisition of Hawaii and Mainland commercial properties, mainly through tax-deferred property exchanges.
Leading Materials and Construction Capabilities:
Leading market position: A&B holds a leading market position in asphalt paving and in the production of asphaltic concrete, and also is the largest producer of aggregate in Hawaii. Due to the relatively high capital requirements needed to compete in the market, A&B’s scale provides a cost advantage relative to other competitors in the state. A&B is positioned to benefit from continued strength in the Hawaii economy and the impact that is expected to have on infrastructure spending and private development activity. For example, the condition of Hawaii’s roads, in general, and Oahu’s roads, in particular, is consistently ranked near the bottom as compared to other states and metropolitan areas and, as a result, the City and County of Honolulu administration (the "City") has maintained its annual road maintenance budget in excess of $100 million for the past several years, with $120 million budgeted for the City's fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016).
Experienced management team: In addition to its unique tangible assets, the segment's management team has extensive expertise in quarry management and operations, asphaltic concrete production, asphalt paving, and precast concrete production.
Vertically integrated business model: A&B’s vertically integrated business model, which includes the mining of basalt aggregate and the importation and distribution of liquid asphalt, provides it with cost benefits at higher throughput rates, while also increasing cost certainty due to the ability to manage costs throughout the supply chain. This cost certainty allows A&B to compete effectively as an efficient, high-quality, low-cost provider. In addition, A&B provides and markets various construction- and traffic-control-related products and services.


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Strategy
A&B strives to create value by leveraging its extensive asset base, knowledge of and experience in the Hawaii market to make superior investments in real estate in Hawaii. A&B has a long track record of successfully investing in Hawaii real estate and believes that Hawaii has attractive opportunities for growth. Management is focused on strategically positioning the Company to capitalize on this growth.
Additional details regarding A&B’s key strategies follow:
Land:
Employ lands at their highest and best use: A&B strives to maximize value in its legacy landholdings by employing land at its highest and best use to the benefit of shareholders, employees, its communities and other key stakeholder groups. For a significant portion of A&B’s substantial Hawaii landholdings, this implies a wide spectrum of non-development uses, ranging from conservation/watershed to pasture to active farming. While a material portion of A&B’s landholdings has limited or no long-term urban development potential, these landholdings remain valuable for farming and other uses, such as providing access to natural resources or hydro-electric generation capability.
Entitle and develop core Hawaii lands: A&B continually focuses on entitling and developing a portion of its core landholdings in Hawaii to respond to market demand while meeting community needs.
Commercial Properties:
Optimize returns of A&B’s commercial portfolio: A&B seeks to organically grow its commercial portfolio through active management, including repositioning and redevelopment activities, in order to increase occupancy, secure quality tenants and reduce costs, with the ultimate goal of maximizing the financial performance of these properties.
Migrate the commercial portfolio to Hawaii from the Mainland: A&B is focused on opportunistically migrating its Mainland portfolio to Hawaii over time, where it believes it can leverage its market knowledge and proximity to generate greater incremental shareholder value over the long run.
Real Estate Investment:
Invest in high-returning real estate opportunities in Hawaii: A&B is focused on pursuing and investing in attractive real estate opportunities in Hawaii where it can leverage its market knowledge, experience and financial strength to create significant value and, at the same time, expand and diversify its existing portfolio and pipeline.
Build a pipeline of development projects scaled to market opportunities and designed to optimize risk-adjusted returns: A&B owns a valuable pipeline of development projects encompassing a wide-range of product types, from resort residential real estate, to commercial and industrial, to primary residential housing. A&B employs a disciplined approach to its investments and prudently invests capital to position select projects to meet anticipated market demand. A&B pursues joint ventures, where appropriate, to supplement its in-house capabilities, access third-party capital, gain access to new opportunities in the Hawaii market, diversify its pipeline and optimize risk-adjusted returns.
Materials and Construction:
Leverage vertically integrated business model to lower costs: A&B maintains cost benefits through a vertically integrated business model that encompasses the production of aggregate and the importation of liquid asphalt and sand. These activities help ensure that A&B has adequate access to raw materials needed to produce asphaltic concrete and, therefore, also provides for a level of cost certainty that allows A&B to compete effectively on sealed-bid contracts. In addition, A&B and its consolidated and non-consolidated affiliated companies provide and market various construction- and traffic-control-related products and services.
Capitalize on strategically located quarry adjacent to growing area on Oahu: A&B owns one of two operating quarries on the island of Oahu that has suitable grade A material required for the production of hot mix asphalt. A&B's quarry is also the only quarry located adjacent to the growing region on the west side of Oahu. It is proximate to the first two phases of the Honolulu Rail Project and to more than 15,000 residential units and various commercial projects, which are projected in the future. Due to the high cost of transporting aggregate and the limited shelf life of asphaltic concrete once it is produced, A&B’s quarry and hot mix plant locations in west Oahu are ideally located to service the growth in the area for the foreseeable future.


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Agriculture:
Grow renewable energy operations: A&B is a leading provider of renewable energy on Kauai, and in recent years, has added high-returning renewable solar generation to its portfolio. A&B continues to evaluate and further capitalize on new renewable energy opportunities in Hawaii to expand its portfolio and support the State of Hawaii's Clean Energy Initiative.

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES
Business Segments
A.    Real Estate Development and Sales Segment
A&B is actively involved in the entire spectrum of real estate development and ownership, including planning, zoning, financing, constructing, purchasing, managing and leasing, selling and exchanging, and investing in real property.

(1)    Landholdings
As of December 31, 2015, A&B and its subsidiaries owned 87,870 acres, consisting of 87,715 acres in Hawaii and 155 acres on the U.S. Mainland. Hawaii landholdings are primarily used for agriculture, pasture, watershed and conservation purposes. A portion is used for urban purposes or planned for development. The Mainland properties are primarily used or held for commercial purposes.
 
Acres
Location
Urban/Entitled*
 
Agriculture
 
Conservation
Total
Maui
566

 
49,289

 
15,870

 
65,725

 
Kauai
81

 
6,874

 
13,325

 
20,280

 
Oahu
180

 
615

 
640

 
1,435

 
Molokai

 
265

 

 
265

 
Big Island
10

 

 

 
10

 
TOTAL HAWAII
837

 
57,043

 
29,835

 
87,715

 
TOTAL MAINLAND
155

 

 

 
155

 
TOTAL LANDHOLDINGS
992

 
57,043

 
29,835

 
87,870

 
*
Land is designated "fully entitled urban" when all four land use approvals described in the "Planning and Zoning" section have been obtained. The total includes lands available for development and 345 acres under commercial properties.


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The table above does not include 1,016 acres under joint venture development that are shown below. An additional 2,900 acres on Maui, Kauai and Oahu are leased from third parties, and are not included in any of the tables.
Joint Venture Projects as of December 31, 2015
 
Original Acres
 
Acres at December 31, 2015
Kukui’ula (HI)
 
1,000

 
917

California joint ventures
 
75

 
75

Ka Milo (HI)
 
31

 
14

Keala o Wailea (HI)
 
7

 
7

The Collection (HI)
 
3

 
3

TOTAL
 
1,116

 
1,016


(2)    Planning and Zoning
The entitlement process for development of property in Hawaii is complex, lengthy (spanning multiple years) and costly (involving numerous state and county regulatory approvals). For example, conversion of an agriculturally-zoned parcel usually requires the following approvals:
County amendment of the County General Plan to reflect residential use;
State Land Use Commission approval to reclassify the parcel from the Agricultural district to the Urban district;
County amendment of the County Community Plan to reflect land use; and
County approval to rezone the property to the precise land use desired.
The entitlement process is complicated by the conditions, restrictions and exactions that are placed on these approvals, including, among others, the requirement to construct infrastructure improvements, payment of impact fees, restrictions on the permitted uses of the land, requirement to provide affordable housing and required phased development of projects.
A&B actively works with regulatory agencies, commissions and legislative bodies at various levels of government to obtain zoning reclassification of land to its highest and best use for both investment and development. A&B designates a parcel as “fully entitled” or “fully zoned” when all of the above-mentioned land use approvals have been obtained.


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(3)    Development Projects
The following is a summary of the Company’s real estate development and investment portfolio as of December 31, 2015:
Project
Location
Product type
Acres at
12/31/15
 
Original planned units, saleable acres or
gross
leasable
square feet
Estimated
project
cost (1) ($mil)
A&B capital invested
A&B
net investment
as of
12/31/15 ($mil; including capitalized interest)
Estimated
substantial
completion of construction
ACTIVE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND SALES - WHOLLY OWNED
 
 
 
 
Kahala Avenue Portfolio
Honolulu, Oahu
Residential
6

 
 30 lots
135

134

51

n/a
Kamalani
Kihei, Maui
Primary residential
95

 
 630 units
tbd

3

3

2023
Maui Business Park II
Kahului, Maui
Light industrial lots
125

(2)
136 acres
96

77

45

2021
Mililani Mauka South
Mililani, Oahu
Retail/office developed for commercial portfolio
1

 
 18,500 sf
8

7

7

2016
The Ridge at Wailea (MF-19)
Wailea, Maui
Resort residential
6

 
 9 lots
10

9

9

2009
Wailea B-1
Wailea, Maui
Commercial/retail
11

 
 60,000 sf
tbd

5

5

tbd
Total
 
 
244

 
 
 
 
 
 
Project
Location
Product type
Acres at
12/31/15
 
Planned units, saleable acres or
gross
leasable
square feet
Estimated
project
cost (1) ($mil)
A&B capital invested
A&B
net investment
as of
12/31/15 ($mil; including capitalized interest)
Estimated
substantial
completion of construction
ACTIVE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND SALES - JOINT VENTURES
 
 
 
 
Ka Milo at Mauna Lani
Kona, Hawaii
Resort residential
14

 
 137 units
125

16

10

2018
Keala o Wailea (MF-11)
Wailea, Maui
Resort residential
7

 
70 units
63

9

9

2018
Kukui'ula
Poipu, Kauai
Resort residential
917

 
 Up to 1,500 units on 640 saleable acres
854

285

276

2030
The Collection
Honolulu, Oahu
Primary residential/
commercial
3

 
 465 units
(464 salable)
285

53

49

2016
Total
 
 
941

 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
Includes land cost at book value and capitalized interest, but excludes sales commissions and closing costs.
(2)
Includes 19 acres of roadways and other infrastructure that are not saleable.


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Project
Location
Product type
Acres at
12/31/15
 
A&B
net investment
as of
12/31/15
($mil; including capitalized interest)
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT - WHOLLY OWNED
 
 
Aina 'O Kane
Kahului, Maui
Primary residential/commercial
4

 
1
Brydeswood
Kalaheo, Kauai
Agricultural lots
336

 
3
Haliimaile
Haliimaile, Maui
Primary residential
55

(1)
1
Kai Olino
Port Allen, Kauai
Primary residential
4

 
11
Wailea SF-8
Kihei, Maui
Primary residential
13

 
1
Wailea MF-6
Wailea, Maui
Resort residential lots
23

 
6
Wailea MF-7
Wailea, Maui
Resort residential
13

 
9
Wailea MF-10
Wailea, Maui
Resort/commercial
7

 
3
Wailea MF-16
Wailea, Maui
Resort residential lots
7

 
3
Wailea, other
Wailea, Maui
Various
76

 
23
Total
 
538

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Joint ventures
 
 
 
 
 
Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
Retail
57

 
7
Palmdale Center
Palmdale, CA
Office/industrial
18

 
5
Total
 
 
75

 
 
(1)
Eighteen of the 55 acres are designated for parks, open space, drainage and a waste water treatment plant.

Project
Location
Product type
Acres at
12/31/15
Planned units,
saleable acres or
gross leasable
square feet
ENTITLEMENT
 
 
 
 
Ele'ele Community Phase I
Ele'ele, Kauai
Primary residential
260

 tbd
Wai'ale
Kahului, Maui
Primary residential
545

 up to 2,550 units
Total
 
 
805

 
A&B’s major active projects include:
Maui:
(a)    Maui Business Park II. Maui Business Park II (“MBP II”), 154 acres (136 acres salable; 106 acres remain salable at December 31, 2015) in Kahului zoned for light industrial, retail and office use, represents the second phase of the Company’s Maui Business Park project. A 4-acre parcel was sold in 2012 for a Costco gas station. In 2013, a 24-acre parcel adjacent to Maui Business Park was sold for the development of Maui’s first Target-anchored center, which opened in March 2015 and has contributed to strong sales activity at MBP II. In 2014, 7.2 acres were sold to the County of Maui, American Savings Bank, and Shelton Holdings (BMW) for $14.4 million. In 2015, 18.4 acres were sold to Lowe's, Servco Pacific, Pacific Pipe, and Kihei Auto for $33.5 million.
(b)    Wailea. In October 2003, A&B reacquired 270 acres of fully-zoned, undeveloped residential and commercial land at the Wailea Resort on Maui for $67.1 million. A&B was the original developer of the Wailea Resort, beginning in the 1970s and continuing until A&B sold the resort to the Shinwa Golf Group in 1989.
Since reacquisition, A&B has sold approximately 110 acres, and currently owns about 160 acres, which are planned for up to 700 units. A&B is in various stages of development or sale for various parcels within Wailea, which include the following projects:


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At the 7.4-acre MF-11 (Keala o Wailea) project, A&B’s 70 unit multi-family joint venture development with Armstrong Builders, construction commenced in December 2015. Of the 50 units released for pre-sale, 30 units are under binding contracts. Closings are projected to commence in 2017.
The 6-acre MF-19 parcel (Ridge at Wailea) was developed into nine residential lots. Eight lots remain available for sale.
At the 11-acre B-1 parcel, A&B continues to evaluate bulk sale or development options.
(c)    Kamalani. A&B’s Kamalani project is a 630-unit residential project on 95 acres in Kihei, Maui. During 2015, significant progress was made in design work, securing requisite government approvals and marketing of the project. Preliminary subdivision approval was secured in April 2015. Pre-sales and construction are expected to commence in in March 2016.
Kauai:
(d)    Kukui`ula. In April 2002, A&B entered into a joint venture with DMB Communities II (“DMBC”), an affiliate of DMB Associates, Inc. ("DMB"), an Arizona-based developer of master-planned communities, for the development of Kukui’ula, a 1,000-acre master planned resort residential community located in Poipu, Kauai, planned for up to 1,500 resort residential units. As of December 31, 2015, total capital contributed to the joint venture by A&B was approximately $280 million, which included $30 million representing the value of land initially contributed by the Company. As of December 31, 2015, DMB has contributed approximately $190 million.
Offsite infrastructure is complete for 500 to 800 units and all resort core amenities were completed and opened for business in 2011, including the Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course, an owners' clubhouse, pool and spa facilities, and a golf clubhouse. Increased vertical home construction activity at Kukui’ula continues to generate positive sales momentum, with 22 closings in 2015 and eight additional units under binding contracts as of December 31, 2015. The various vertical construction programs are being pursued in joint ventures with five third-party developers. As of December 31, 2015, a total of 134 units had closed, and 72 lots and 8 houses were available for purchase.
Oahu:
(e)    Kahala Avenue Portfolio. In September and December 2013, A&B acquired a total of 30 properties for approximately $128 million in the prestigious Kahala neighborhood of East Honolulu. These properties were in various stages of disrepair and A&B immediately commenced clearing, landscape maintenance, and sales and marketing. Through December 31, 2015, revenue from sales totaled $123 million. As of December 31, 2015, nine lots were available for purchase totaling approximately 245,000 square feet. The nine available properties include four higher-value oceanfront properties totaling approximately 174,000 square feet or 71% of the total square footage available for purchase.
(f)    The Collection. In 2012, A&B secured an option agreement with Kamehameha Schools for the development of a 3.3-acre city block near downtown Honolulu. The project includes a 396-unit high-rise condominium tower, 14 three-bedroom townhomes and a 54-unit mid-rise building. In August 2014, a joint venture was formed for the project development. The land was acquired from Kamehameha Schools and construction commenced in October 2014, with completion projected by year-end 2016. As of December 31, 2015, all 396 tower units and 54 mid-rise units and four townhomes were under binding contracts. Construction of all phases is projected to be completed in late 2016.
(g)    Waihonua at Kewalo. In 2010, A&B acquired a fully-entitled high-rise condominium development site near the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu. Sales and marketing commenced in December 2011 for a 340 saleable-unit project. In September 2012, the Company formed a joint venture for the development of the project. By July 2013, all 340 units were sold under binding contracts. Construction was completed in November 2014, and 12 units closed in December 2014. The remaining 328 units closed in January 2015.
(h)    Keauhou Place. In October 2015, A&B closed its $35 million “B-note” investment in the 423-unit Keauhou Place residential condominium in Kaka’ako. Although construction commenced in October 2015, A&B does not expect to fund its investment until mid-2016. As of December 31, 2015, 349 of the project's 422 units have been sold, with 345 units under binding contracts.


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B.    Real Estate Leasing Segment
The Company’s commercial portfolio’s Net Operating Income ("NOI")1 and GLA summarized by geographic location and property type as of December 31, 2015 is as follows:
NOI ($ in millions)
Hawaii
Mainland
Total
Retail
$
38.7

$
2.5

$
41.2

Industrial
10.8

4.7

15.5

Office
3.7

10.5

14.2

Ground leases
13.0


13.0

Total
$
66.2

$
17.7

$
83.9

1 
Refer to page 46 for a discussion of management's use of a non-GAAP financial measure and the required reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures.
GLA (square feet, in millions)
Hawaii
Mainland
Total
Retail
1.7

0.2

1.9

Industrial
0.8

1.2

2.0

Office
0.2

0.8

1.0

Total
2.7

2.2

4.9

(1)    Hawaii Commercial Properties
A&B’s Hawaii commercial portfolio consists of retail, industrial and office properties, comprising approximately 2.7 million square feet of GLA as of December 31, 2015. Most of the commercial properties are located on Oahu and Maui, with smaller holdings on Kauai and the Island of Hawaii. The average occupancy for the Hawaii portfolio was 93 percent in 2015, compared to 94 percent in 2014.
In December 2014, A&B acquired Kaka'ako Commerce Center, a 204,400-square-foot, light-industrial complex in urban Honolulu. The purchase was funded by proceeds from several Maui land sales and the sale of three mainland properties in 2015.


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The Hawaii commercial properties owned as of year-end 2015 were as follows:
Property
Location
Type
Leasable Area
(sq. ft.)
 
 
 
 
Pearl Highlands Center
Pearl City, Oahu
Retail
415,400

Kailua-Retail (16 properties)
Kailua, Oahu
Retail
414,300

Komohana Industrial Park
Kapolei, Oahu
Industrial
238,300

Kaka'ako Commerce Center
Honolulu, Oahu
Industrial
204,400

Waianae Mall
Waianae, Oahu
Retail
170,300

Waipio Industrial
Waipahu, Oahu
Industrial
158,400

Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center
Kaneohe, Oahu
Retail
125,100

Waipio Shopping Center
Waipahu, Oahu
Retail
113,800

P&L Building
Kahului, Maui
Industrial
104,100

The Shops at Kukui'ula
Poipu, Kauai
Retail
89,000

Lanihau Marketplace
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Retail
88,300

Port Allen (4 buildings)
Port Allen, Kauai
Industrial/Retail
87,400

Kailua-Industrial (6 properties)
Kailua, Oahu
Industrial
68,800

Kunia Shopping Center
Waipahu, Oahu
Retail
60,400

Kahului Office Building
Kahului, Maui
Office
59,600

Lahaina Square
Lahaina, Maui
Retail
50,200

Kahului Shopping Center
Kahului, Maui
Retail
49,700

Napili Plaza
Napili, Maui
Retail
45,700

Kahului Office Center
Kahului, Maui
Office
33,400

Stangenwald Building
Honolulu, Oahu
Office
27,100

Judd Building
Honolulu, Oahu
Office
20,200

Gateway at Mililani Mauka
Mililani, Oahu
Retail
34,900

Gateway at Mililani Mauka South
Mililani, Oahu
Office
18,700

Maui Clinic Building
Kahului, Maui
Office
16,600

Lono Center
Kahului, Maui
Office
13,700

Total
 
 
2,707,800





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(2)    U.S. Mainland Commercial Properties
On the Mainland, A&B owns a portfolio of 10 commercial properties, acquired primarily by way of tax-deferred 1031 exchanges, consisting of retail, industrial and office properties, comprising approximately 2.2 million square feet of leasable space as of December 31, 2015. A&B’s Mainland commercial properties’ occupancy rate was 95 percent in 2015 as compared to 93 percent in 2014.
A&B’s Mainland commercial properties owned as of December 31, 2015 were as follows:
Property
Location
Type
Leasable Area
(sq. ft.)
 
 
 
 
Midstate Hayes
Visalia, CA
Industrial
790,200

Sparks Business Center
Sparks, NV
Industrial
396,100

1800 and 1820 Preston Park
Plano, TX
Office
198,800

Ninigret Office Park
Salt Lake City, UT
Office
185,500

2868 Prospect Park
Sacramento, CA
Office
163,300

Little Cottonwood Center
Sandy, UT
Retail
141,500

Concorde Commerce Center
Phoenix, AZ
Office
138,700

Deer Valley Financial Center
Phoenix, AZ
Office
126,600

Gateway Oaks
Sacramento, CA
Office
59,700

Royal MacArthur Center
Dallas, TX
Retail
44,800

Total
 
 
2,245,200

(3)    Lease Expirations
The Company’s schedule of lease expirations for its Hawaii and U.S. Mainland commercial portfolio is as follows:
Year of expiration
Sq. ft. of
expiring
leases
Percentage
of total
leased GLA
Annual
gross rent
expiring(1)
($ in millions)
Percentage
of total
annual gross
rent
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
930,566

 
20.8
%
 
11.0

 
14.1
%
 
2017
815,619

 
18.2
%
 
13.6

 
17.4
%
 
2018
803,809

 
18.0
%
 
9.6

 
12.3
%
 
2019
431,936

 
9.7
%
 
10.9

 
13.9
%
 
2020
523,026

 
11.7
%
 
11.0

 
14.1
%
 
2021
261,561

 
5.8
%
 
5.9

 
7.5
%
 
2022
87,335

 
2.0
%
 
2.4

 
3.1
%
 
2023
204,199

 
4.6
%
 
3.4

 
4.3
%
 
2024
122,625

 
2.7
%
 
3.2

 
4.1
%
 
2025
64,817

 
1.4
%
 
2.8

 
3.6
%
 
Thereafter
229,415

 
5.1
%
 
4.4

 
5.6
%
 
Total
4,474,908

 
100.0
%
 
78.2

 
100.0
%
 
(1)
Annual gross rent means the annualized base rent amounts of expiring leases and includes improved properties only and excludes 0.2 million square feet of month-to-month leases.



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The Company’s schedule of lease expirations for its ground leases is as follows:
Year of expiration
Annual gross rent expiring ($ in millions)
 
Percentage of total annual gross rent(1)
Month-to-month
0.9

 
6.3
%
2016
1.2

 
8.5
%
2017
0.7

 
4.9
%
2018
0.3

 
2.1
%
2019
0.3

 
2.1
%
2020
0.8

 
5.7
%
2021
0.7

 
4.9
%
2022
0.3

 
2.1
%
2023
1.2

 
8.5
%
2024

 
%
2025

 
%
Thereafter
7.8

 
54.9
%
Total
14.2

 
100.0
%
(1)
Annual gross rent means the annualized base rent amounts of expiring leases.


C.    Materials and Construction
(1)    Business
Major activities of the Materials and Construction segment include asphalt paving as prime contractor and subcontractor; importing and selling liquid asphalt; mining, processing and selling rock and sand aggregate; producing and selling asphaltic and ready-mix concrete; providing and selling various construction- and traffic-control-related products and manufacturing and selling precast concrete products. Segment activities are conducted through Grace and its consolidated and non-consolidated affiliates.
The market for Grace’s business can be generally divided into the public sector market and the private sector market. The public sector construction market includes spending by federal, state and county governments for road and highway paving, aggregate materials, and highway-related maintenance and management services. In general, public sector spending is less cyclical than private sector construction projects. Approximately 90 percent of Grace’s paving revenue in 2015 was directly or indirectly attributable to public sector contracts. The private sector construction market includes spending for commercial and residential asphalt paving and material sales. Private sector spending is generally more cyclical than public sector spending and is primarily driven by economic conditions in Hawaii.
Aggregate: Aggregate production involves drilling and blasting rock from quarries, crushing the rock to appropriate sizes and screening materials after extraction to separate aggregate into two grades with more than 20 gradations with varying specifications. Basalt aggregate is used in the construction industry for residential and commercial developments, highways, roads, asphaltic concrete and ready-mix concrete products. Based on production in 2015, Grace was the largest producer of basalt aggregate in the state. Grace also has a recycling plant that accepts demolition concrete and reclaimed aggregate material from job sites for a fee and recycles them into salable aggregate products. Aggregate can also be imported into Hawaii from abroad to meet the state’s needs. Due to the high cost of handling and transporting aggregate, location is an important driver in determining a customer’s preferred source.
Asphaltic Concrete (hot mix asphalt): Grace imports liquid asphalt through its 70 percent-owned consolidated subsidiary, GLP Asphalt, LLC (GLP), for use in the manufacture of asphaltic concrete. Asphaltic concrete is produced by heating asphalt to a liquid consistency, drying the aggregate to remove moisture, and mixing the liquid asphalt with the aggregate in "hot mix plants." Asphaltic concrete consists of approximately 94 percent aggregate and 6 percent asphalt. Due to the high cost of transporting rock, Grace will generally utilize aggregate sources nearest to its hot mix asphalt plant and/or locate its hot mix plant next to the aggregate resource. Grace sources liquid asphalt through GLP, which purchases asphalt from Venezuela, Canada, and other foreign locations, typically several times a year, depending on demand and the size of the available shipments. GLP is currently the only local distributor of liquid asphalt in the state, and approximately 65 percent of GLP asphalt sales are to Grace and a non-consolidated affiliate. Liquid asphalt can also be imported in 20-ton transit tankers


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from refineries on the U.S. West Coast. Approximately 20 percent of asphaltic concrete produced by Grace is sold to third parties and the remainder is used on construction jobs by Grace's asphalt paving division or a non-consolidated affiliate.
Asphalt Paving: The asphalt paving market is predominately composed of paving projects contracted by federal, state and county agencies. The contracts are based on competitive sealed bids, with the bid awarded to a qualified contractor with the lowest bid. Approximately 90 percent of all asphalt paving work performed by Grace in 2015 was for federal, state and county governmental entities. The remainder of the work consists of private contracts, such as residential and commercial developments.
Grace’s primary paving competitors include Jas A. Glover, Ltd.; Roads and Highways, LLC (a division of Sterling Construction-NASDAQ: STRL); Road Builders Corp.; and Maui Kupono Builders, LLC/Maui Master Builders, Inc.
Construction- and Traffic-Control-Related Products: Through various consolidated subsidiaries, Grace provides a range of construction-related products. Grace’s wholly owned subsidiary, GP Roadway Solutions, Inc. (“GPRS”) operates as a subcontractor and prime contractor and provides guardrail, fencing and sign installation, and maintenance; rents and sells safety and traffic control equipment and supplies; provides traffic control services; provides road and parking lot striping, seal coating and crack sealing, and security services; and performs application of maintenance-related encapsulation product. Grace’s 51 percent-owned GP/RM Prestress, LLC (“GP/RM”) is a manufacturer and supplier in the prestressed and precast concrete industry. GP/RM fabricates architectural concrete products such as exterior columns, walls and spandrels in a variety of colors with varying finishes and features used in the construction of parking structures, buildings and high rises. GP/RM is also a major supplier of structural concrete products such as rectangular, hexagonal and octagonal columns; various types of beams, double tees, walls, spandrels, stairs, flat slabs, bridge girders, planks; and stadium bleachers used to support various types of structures. In addition, other construction materials and products are sold by non-consolidated affiliates.
As of December 31, 2015, total backlog, which consists of signed contracts and awarded contracts not yet executed, including the backlog of Grace, GPRS, GP/RM and Maui Paving, LLC, a 50-percent-owned non-consolidated affiliate, totaled approximately $226.5 million, compared to $219.4 million at December 31, 2014. For purposes of calculating backlog, the entire estimated revenue attributable to Grace's consolidated subsidiaries and all of the backlog of Maui Paving, which was approximately $13.9 million and $38.1 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, was included. Backlog represents the amount of revenue that Grace and Maui Paving expect to realize on contracts awarded primarily related to asphalt paving and, to a lesser extent, Grace’s consolidated revenue from GPRS and GP/RM.
The length of time that projects remain in backlog can span from a few days for a small volume of work to approximately 36 months for large paving contracts and contracts performed in phases. Backlog includes estimated revenue from the remaining portion of contracts not yet completed, as well as revenue from approved change orders.
(2)     Assets
Quarries: Grace owns 541 acres in Makakilo, Oahu, approximately 200 acres of which are used for its quarrying operations. Approximately 800,000 tons of rock were mined and processed by Grace in 2015. The operation of the quarry is governed by special and conditional use permits, which allow Grace to extract aggregate through 2032. Grace also owns approximately 265 acres on Molokai, which are licensed to a third-party operator for quarrying operations.
Grace began the infrastructure work for new crushing plants, which are used to reduce large rocks down to salable grade aggregate, at the Makakilo quarry in April 2012. Primary and secondary crushing plants are used to reduce quarried rock to a 4” to 5” “surge” material. The surge is then processed at the finish plants, where the rock is further reduced and screened to exact product specifications. The erection of the new “A” grade finish plant began in January 2013, and was online at the end of September 2013. The existing “B” grade finish plant upgrade was completed in December 2014. The new primary and secondary crushing plants were completed in 2015. The new facilities are expected to increase the productivity and efficiency of the operations, resulting in lower production costs. Through December 31, 2015, approximately $43.0 million has been incurred related to the quarry improvements ($33.8 million was incurred by Grace prior to its acquisition by A&B in 2013).
Equipment: Grace owns approximately 530 pieces of on- and off-highway rolling stock, which consists of heavy duty trucks, passenger vehicles and various road paving, quarrying and operations equipment. Additionally, Grace owns approximately 550 pieces of non-rolling stock items used in its operations, such as generators, transit tankers, light towers, message boards and nuclear gauges. The Materials and Construction segment has six rock crushing plants and eight asphaltic concrete plants (three on Oahu, one on Maui, one on Kauai, one on Hawaii island, and two on Molokai).



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D.    Agribusiness
(1)    Agribusiness Operations
A&B’s current Agribusiness and related operations consist of: (1) a sugar plantation on the island of Maui, operated by its Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company (“HC&S”) division, (2) renewable energy operations on the island of Kauai, operated by McBryde Resources, Inc. (“McBryde”), (3) Kahului Trucking & Storage, Inc. (“KT&S”), which provides several types of trucking services, including sugar and molasses hauling on Maui, mobile equipment maintenance and repair services on Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, and self-service storage facilities on Maui and Kauai, and (4) Hawaiian Sugar & Transportation Cooperative (“HS&TC”), an agricultural cooperative that provides raw sugar marketing and transportation services solely to HC&S. HS&TC owns the MV Moku Pahu, a Jones Act-qualified integrated tug barge bulk dry carrier, which is used to transport raw sugar and molasses from Hawaii to the U.S. West Coast and coal from the U.S. West Coast to Hawaii.
On December 31, 2015, the Company determined that it would cease its sugar operations at HC&S (the "Cessation"), which will result in the eventual layoff of over 650 employees. The sugar operation is expected to be phased out by the end of 2016, and the transition to a new diversified agriculture model will occur over a multi-year period.
The Company currently projects recording total pre-tax book charges related to the Cessation in the range of $112 million to $133 million ($68 million to $81 million, net of taxes), which consists of $23 million to $28 million of employee severance and related benefit charges, $69 million to $76 million of accelerated depreciation and asset write-offs, and $20 million to $29 million of property removal, restoration and other exit-related costs. Of the $112 million to $133 million of total pre-tax book charges mentioned above, approximately $69 million to $76 million will be non-cash charges and approximately $43 million to $57 million will be cash outlays, primarily related to employee severance and compensation benefits and property removal, restoration and other exit-related costs. Net of tax benefits, the cash outlays related to the Cessation will range from approximately $11 million to $21 million. However, the total net cash outlays related to the Cessation are projected to be offset by cash proceeds generated from the final harvest, based on current production estimates and sugar prices.
(2)    Marketing of Sugar
Approximately 92 percent of the sugar produced by HC&S in 2015 was bulk raw sugar purchased by C&H Sugar Company, Inc. (“C&H”), based in Crockett, California. C&H processes the raw cane sugar at its refinery at Crockett, California and markets the refined products primarily in the western and central United States. Pursuant to a supply contract with HS&TC, the raw sugar is sold to C&H at forward price contracts equal to the New York No. 16 Contract settlement price at the time of executed market trades, or mutually agreed upon pricing also based on current New York No. 16 Contract prices.
The remaining sugar produced by HC&S was specialty food-grade sugars, which are sold by HC&S to food and beverage producers and to retail stores under its Maui Brand® label, and to distributors that license our trademarks or repackage the sugars under their own labels. HC&S’s largest food-grade sugar customers are Cumberland Packing Corp., which repackages HC&S’s turbinado sugar for its “Sugar in the Raw” product line, and Sugar Foods Corporation, which licenses HC&S’s Maui Brand® label for exclusive use outside of Hawaii.
(3)    Land Designations and Water
The HC&S sugar plantation consists of 43,300 acres, with approximately 36,000 acres under active sugar cane cultivation.
On Kauai, approximately 3,000 acres are cultivated in coffee by Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, Inc., which leases the land from A&B. Additional acreage is cultivated in seed corn and used for pasture purposes.
The Hawaii Legislature, in 2005, passed Important Agricultural Lands (“IAL”) legislation to fulfill the state constitutional mandate to protect agricultural lands, promote diversified agriculture, increase the state’s agricultural self-sufficiency, and assure the long-term availability of agriculturally suitable lands. In 2008, the Legislature passed a package of incentives, which is necessary to trigger the IAL system of land designation. In 2009, A&B received approval from the State Land Use Commission for the designation of over 27,000 acres on Maui and over 3,700 acres on Kauai as IAL. These designations were the result of voluntary petitions filed by A&B.
A&B holds rights to an irrigation system in West Maui, which provided approximately 13 percent of the irrigation water used by HC&S over the last ten years. A&B also owns 16,000 acres of watershed lands in East Maui, which supply a portion of the irrigation water used by HC&S. A&B also held four water licenses to another 30,000 acres owned by the State of Hawaii in East Maui, which over the last ten years have supplied approximately 56 percent of the irrigation water used by HC&S. The last of these water license agreements expired in 1986, and all four agreements were then extended as revocable


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permits that were renewed annually. In 2001, a request was made to the State Board of Land and Natural Resources (the “BLNR”) to replace these revocable permits with a long-term water lease. Pending the conclusion by the BLNR of this contested case hearing on the request for the long-term lease, the BLNR has renewed the existing permits on a holdover basis, which has been the subject of litigation. In January 2016, the state court ruled that the BLNR lacked legal authority to keep the revocable permits in holdover status beyond one year. The court has allowed for an immediate appeal of this ruling. For information regarding legal proceedings involving A&B’s irrigation systems, see “Legal Proceedings” below.
(4)    Energy
HC&S uses bagasse, the residual fiber of the sugar cane plant, as a fuel to generate steam for the production of most of the electrical power for sugar milling and irrigation pumping operations. In addition to bagasse, HC&S uses coal, diesel, fuel oil and recycled motor oil to generate power during factory shutdown periods when bagasse is not being produced or during periods when bagasse is not produced in sufficient quantities. HC&S also generates a limited amount of hydroelectric power. To the extent it is not used in A&B’s factory and farming operations, HC&S sells electricity under a power purchase agreement ("PPA") with Maui Electric. Beginning on January 1, 2015, Maui Electric and HC&S mutually agreed to reduce the maximum amount of firm generation capacity to be supplied by HC&S during peak hours from 12 megawatts to 8 megawatts. In the fourth quarter of 2015, the PPA was further amended and significantly reduced the firm power provided by HC&S, but HC&S will continue to provide emergency backup power. In 2015, HC&S produced and sold, respectively, approximately 150,300 megawatt hours (MWH) and 51,100 MWH of electric power (compared with 181,300 MWH produced and 67,900 MWH sold in 2014). The decrease in power sold was due to the amendment to the PPA that eliminated regularly scheduled dispatched power. Hydroelectric generation increased to 25,200 MWH in 2015 (compared with 18,800 MWH in 2014) from an increase in rainfall during the year. Coal used for power generation was 51,100 short tons, about 6,000 tons less than that used in 2014. Less coal was required because of the lower power commitment to Maui Electric.
In 2015, McBryde produced approximately 27,600 MWH of hydroelectric power (compared with approximately 27,900 MWH in 2014) and approximately 11,400 MWH of solar power from its Port Allen Solar Facility (compared with approximately 11,700 MWH in 2014). To the extent it is not used in A&B-related operations, McBryde sells electricity to Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (“KIUC”). Power sales in 2015 amounted to approximately 30,800 MWH (compared with 32,800 MWH in 2014). The decrease in power sold was primarily due to higher internal power consumption.
Employees and Labor Relations
As of December 31, 2015, A&B and its subsidiaries had 1,496 regular full-time employees. The Agribusiness segment employed 773 regular full-time employees, the Real Estate segment employed 53 regular full-time employees, the Materials and Construction segment employed 601 regular full-time employees, and the remaining full-time employees were employed in administration. Approximately 69 percent of A&B's employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements with unions.
Bargaining unit employees of HC&S are covered by two collective bargaining agreements with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union ("ILWU"). The agreements with the HC&S production unit employees and clerical and technical employees bargaining units cover 593 workers and will terminate upon cessation of the HC&S sugar operations. The 31 bargaining unit employees at KT&S also are covered by two collective bargaining agreements with the ILWU. The agreement for bulk sugar employees expires on June 30, 2019, while the agreement for hourly employees expires on March 31, 2016. There are two collective bargaining agreements with 23 A&B Fleet Services employees, on the Big Island and Kauai, represented by the ILWU.  Both the Kauai and Big Island agreements expire on August 31, 2017.
A collective bargaining agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers AFL-CIO, Local Union 3 (“IUOE”) covers 195 of Grace’s employees, who are primarily classified as heavy duty equipment operators, paving construction site workers, quarry workers, truck drivers and mechanics. The agreement expires on September 2, 2019.
Collective bargaining agreements with Laborers International Union of North America Local 368 (“Laborers”) cover 201 Grace employees who engage in various types of work. The Laborers' agreement with fence, guardrail and sign installation workers expires on September 30, 2019; the traffic and rentals Laborers’ agreement expires on August 31, 2018; and the precast/prestressed Laborers’ agreement expires on August 31, 2019.
Available Information
A&B files reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The reports and other information filed include: annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other reports and information filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).


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The public may read and copy any materials A&B files with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains a website at www.sec.gov, which contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding A&B and other issuers that file electronically with the SEC.
A&B makes available, free of charge on or through its Internet website, A&B’s annual reports 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 Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after it electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to, the SEC. A&B’s website address is www.alexanderbaldwin.com.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
A&B’s business and its common stock are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below, together with all of the other information in this Form 10-K and the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Based on information currently known, A&B believes that the following information identifies the most significant risk factors affecting A&B’s business and its common stock. However, the risks and uncertainties faced by A&B are not limited to those described below, nor are they listed in order of significance. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to A&B or that it currently believes to be immaterial may also materially adversely affect A&B’s business, liquidity, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. This Form 10-K also contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
If any of the following events occur, A&B’s business, liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially adversely affected, and the trading price of A&B common stock could materially decline.
Risks Relating to A&B’s Business
Note: All references to “A&B” and "the Company" in this section refer to, and includes, each segment and line of business comprising A&B, and any reference to any particular segment or line of business does not limit the foregoing.
Changes in economic conditions may result in a decrease in market demand for A&B’s real estate assets in Hawaii and the Mainland and its material and construction products.
The Company's business, including its assets and operations, are concentrated in Hawaii. A weakening of economic drivers in Hawaii, which include tourism, military and consumer spending, public and private construction starts and spending, personal income growth, and employment, or the weakening of consumer confidence, market demand, or economic conditions on the Mainland, may adversely affect the demand for or sale of Hawaii real estate, the level of real estate leasing activity in Hawaii and on the Mainland, and demand for the Company's materials and construction products. In addition, an increase in interest rates or other factors could reduce the market value of the Company's real estate holdings, as well as increase the cost of buyer financing that may reduce the demand for A&B's real estate assets.
A&B may face new or increased competition.
There are numerous other developers, buyers, managers and owners of commercial and residential real estate and undeveloped land that compete or may compete with A&B for management and leasing revenues, land for development, properties for acquisition and disposition, and for tenants and purchasers for properties. Intense competition could lead to increased vacancies, decreased rents, sales prices or sales volume, or lack of development opportunities.
Grace competes in an industry that favors the lowest bid. An increase in competition, including out-of-state contractors, competing for a limited number of projects available, could lead to lost bids and lower prices and volume. Grace also mines aggregate and imports asphalt for sale. Grace's customers or its competitors could seek alternative sources of supply, such as imported liquid asphalt and aggregate.
A&B may face potential difficulties in obtaining operating and development capital.
The successful execution of A&B’s strategy requires substantial amounts of operating and development capital. Sources of such capital could include banks, life insurance companies, public and private offerings of debt or equity, including rights offerings, sale of certain assets and joint venture partners. If A&B’s credit profile deteriorates significantly, its access to the debt capital markets or its ability to renew its committed lines of credit may become restricted, the cost to borrow may increase, or A&B may not be able to refinance debt at the same levels or on the same terms. Further, A&B relies on its ability to


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obtain and draw on a revolving credit facility to support its operations. Volatility in the credit and financial markets or deterioration in A&B’s credit profile may prevent A&B from accessing funds. There is no assurance that any capital will be available on terms acceptable to A&B or at all to satisfy A&B’s short or long-term cash needs.
A&B may raise additional capital in the future on terms that are more stringent to A&B, that could provide holders of new issuances rights, preferences and privileges that are senior to those currently held by A&B common stockholders, or that could result in dilution of common stock ownership.
To execute its business strategy, A&B may require additional capital. If A&B incurs additional debt or raises equity, the terms of the debt or equity issued may give the holders rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of holders of A&B common stock, particularly in the event of liquidation. The terms of any new debt may also impose additional and more stringent restrictions on A&B’s operations than currently in place. If A&B issues additional common equity, either through public or private offerings or rights offerings, your percentage ownership in A&B would decline if you do not participate on a ratable basis.
Failure to comply with certain restrictive financial covenants contained in A&B’s credit facilities could impose restrictions on A&B’s business segments, capital availability or the ability to pursue other activities.
A&B’s credit facilities contain certain restrictive financial covenants. If A&B breaches any of the covenants and such breach is not cured timely or waived by the lenders, and results in default, A&B’s access to credit may be limited or terminated and the lenders could declare any outstanding amounts immediately due and payable.
Increasing interest rates would increase A&B’s overall interest expense.
Interest expense on A&B's floating-rate debt ($141.8 million at December 31, 2015) would increase if interest rates rise.
A&B’s significant operating agreements and leases could be replaced on less favorable terms or may not be replaced.
The significant operating agreements and leases of A&B in its various businesses expire at various points in the future and may not be replaced or could be replaced on less favorable terms.
An increase in fuel prices may adversely affect A&B’s operating environment and costs.
Fuel prices have a significant direct impact on the health of the Hawaii economy. Increases in the price of fuel may result in higher transportation costs to Hawaii and adversely affect visitor counts and the cost of goods shipped to Hawaii, thereby affecting the strength of the Hawaii economy and its consumers. Increases in fuel costs also can lead to other non-recoverable, direct expense increases to A&B through, for example, increased costs of energy and petroleum-based raw materials used in the production and transportation of sugar, the production of aggregate, and the manufacture, transportation, and placement of hot mix asphalt. Increases in energy costs for A&B’s leased real estate portfolio are typically recovered from lessees, although A&B’s share of energy costs increases as a result of lower occupancies, and higher operating cost reimbursements impact the ability to increase underlying rents. Rising fuel prices also may increase the cost of construction, including delivery costs to Hawaii, and the cost of materials that are petroleum-based, thus affecting A&B’s real estate development projects.
Noncompliance with, or changes to, federal, state or local law or regulations may adversely affect A&B’s business.
A&B is subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations, including government rate regulations, land use regulations, environmental regulations, tax regulations and federal government administration of the U.S. sugar program. Noncompliance with, or changes to, the laws and regulations governing A&B’s business could impose significant additional costs on A&B and adversely affect A&B’s financial condition and results of operations. For example, the real estate segments are subject to numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations, which, if changed, or not complied with may adversely affect A&B’s business. The Company frequently utilizes Section 1031 of the IRS Code to defer taxes when selling qualifying real estate and reinvesting the proceeds in replacement properties. This often occurs when the Company sells bulk parcels of land in Hawaii or commercial properties in Hawaii or on the Mainland, all of which typically have a very low tax basis. A repeal of or adverse amendment to Section 1031, which has often been considered by Congress, could impose significant additional costs on A&B. A&B is subject to Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, Environmental Protection Agency regulations, and state and county permits related to its operations. The Materials and Construction segment is additionally subject to Mine Safety and Health Administration regulations. The Agribusiness segment is subject to the federal government’s administration of the U.S. sugar program, such as the 2014 Farm Bill, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission’s


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regulation of agreements between A&B and Hawaii’s utilities regarding the sale of electric power, and various county, state and federal environmental laws, regulations and permits governing farming operations and generation of electricity (including, for example, the use of pesticides and the burning of cane, bagasse and coal).
Changes to, or A&B’s violation of or inability to comply with any of the laws, regulations and permits mentioned above could increase A&B’s operating costs or ability to operate the affected line of business. Climate change legislation, such as limiting and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a “cap and trade” system of allowances and credits, if enacted, may also increase A&B's operating costs or ability to operate the affected line of business.
Work stoppages or other labor disruptions by the unionized employees of A&B or other companies in related industries may increase operating costs or adversely affect A&B's ability to conduct business.
As of December 31, 2015, approximately 69 percent of A&B's 1,496 regular full-time employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements with unions. A&B may be adversely affected by actions taken by employees of A&B or other companies in related industries against efforts by management to control labor costs, restrain wage or benefits increases or modify work practices. Strikes and disruptions may occur as a result of the failure of A&B or other companies in its industry to negotiate collective bargaining agreements with such unions successfully. For example, in its Real Estate Development and Sales segment, A&B may be unable to complete construction of its projects if building materials or labor are unavailable due to labor disruptions in the relevant trade groups.
The loss of or damage to key vendor and customer relationships may adversely affect A&B’s ability to conduct business and its profitability.
A&B’s business is dependent on its relationships with key vendors, customers and tenants. The loss of or damage to any of these key relationships may adversely affect A&B’s ability to conduct business and its profitability.
Interruption, breaches or failure of A&B’s information technology and communications systems could impair A&B’s ability to operate, adversely affect its profitability and damage its reputation.
A&B is highly dependent on information technology systems. All information technology and communication systems are subject to reliability issues, integration and compatibility concerns and security-threatening intrusions. Further, A&B may experience failures caused by the occurrence of a natural disaster or other unanticipated problems at A&B’s facilities. Any failure, or security breaches of, A&B’s systems could result in interruptions in its service or production, lower profitability and damage to its reputation.
A&B is susceptible to weather and natural disasters.
A&B’s real estate operations are vulnerable to natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, fires, tornadoes and unusually heavy or prolonged rain, which could damage its real estate holdings and which could result in substantial repair or replacement costs to the extent not covered by insurance, a reduction in property values, or a loss of revenue, and could have an adverse effect on its ability to develop, lease and sell properties. The occurrence of natural disasters could also cause increases in property insurance rates and deductibles, which could reduce demand for, or increase the cost of owning or developing A&B’s properties.
For the Agribusiness segment, drought, greater than normal rainfall, hurricanes, low-wind conditions, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, fires, other natural disasters, agricultural pestilence, or negligence or intentional malfeasance by individuals, may have an adverse effect on the sugar planting, growing, harvesting and production, electricity generation and sales, and the Agribusiness segment’s facilities, including dams and reservoirs.
For the Materials and Construction segment, because nearly all of the segment's activities are performed outdoors, its operations are substantially dependent on weather conditions. For example, periods of wet or other adverse weather conditions could interrupt paving activities, resulting in delayed or loss of revenue, under-utilization of crews and equipment and less efficient rates of overhead recovery. Adverse weather conditions also restrict the demand for aggregate products, increase aggregate production costs and impede its ability to efficiently transport material.
A&B maintains casualty insurance under policies it believes to be adequate and appropriate. These policies are generally subject to large retentions and deductibles. Some types of losses, such as losses resulting from physical damage to dams or crop damage, generally are not insured. In some cases A&B retains the entire risk of loss because it is not economically prudent to purchase insurance coverage or because of the perceived remoteness of the risk. Other risks are uninsured because insurance coverage may not be commercially available. Finally, A&B retains all risk of loss that exceeds the limits of its insurance.


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Heightened security measures, war, actual or threatened terrorist attacks, efforts to combat terrorism and other acts of violence may adversely impact A&B’s operations and profitability.
War, terrorist attacks and other acts of violence may cause consumer confidence and spending to decrease, or may affect the ability or willingness of tourists to travel to Hawaii, thereby adversely affecting Hawaii’s economy and A&B. Additionally, future terrorist attacks could increase the volatility in the U.S. and worldwide financial markets.
Loss of A&B’s key personnel could adversely affect its business.
A&B’s future success will depend, in significant part, upon the continued services of its key personnel, including its senior management and skilled employees. The loss of the services of key personnel could adversely affect its future operating results because of such employee’s experience, knowledge of its business and relationships. If key employees depart, A&B may have to incur significant costs to replace them, and A&B’s ability to execute its business model could be impaired if it cannot replace them in a timely manner. A&B does not maintain key person insurance on any of its personnel.
A&B is subject to, and may in the future be subject to, disputes, legal or other proceedings, or government inquiries or investigations, that could have an adverse effect on A&B.
The nature of A&B’s business exposes it to the potential for disputes, legal or other proceedings, or government inquiries or investigations, relating to labor and employment matters, contractual disputes, personal injury and property damage, environmental matters, construction litigation, business practices, and other matters, as discussed in the other risk factors disclosed in this section. These disputes, individually or collectively, could harm A&B’s business by distracting its management from the operation of its business. If these disputes develop into proceedings, these proceedings, individually or collectively, could involve or result in significant expenditures or losses by A&B. For more information, see Item 3 entitled “Legal Proceedings.” As a real estate developer, A&B may face warranty and construction defect claims, as described below under “Risks Related to A&B’s Real Estate Segments.”
Changes in the value of pension assets, or a change in pension law or key assumptions, may result in increased expenses or plan contributions.
The amount of A&B’s employee pension and postretirement benefit costs and obligations are calculated on assumptions used in the relevant actuarial calculations. Adverse changes in any of these assumptions due to economic or other factors, changes in discount rates, higher health care costs, or lower actual or expected returns on plan assets, may result in increased cost or required plan contributions. In addition, a change in federal law, including changes to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation premiums, may adversely affect A&B’s single-employer pension plans and plan funding. These factors, as well as a decline in the fair value of pension plan assets, may put upward pressure on the cost of providing pension and medical benefits and may increase future pension expense and required funding contributions. Although A&B has actively sought to control increases in these costs, there can be no assurance that it will be successful in limiting future cost and expense increases.
Risks Relating to A&B’s Real Estate Segments
A&B is subject to risks associated with real estate construction and development.
A&B’s development projects are subject to risks relating to A&B’s ability to complete its projects on time and on budget. Factors that may result in a development project exceeding budget or being prevented from completion include, but are not limited to:
an inability of A&B or buyers to secure sufficient financing or insurance on favorable terms, or at all;
construction delays, defects, or cost overruns, which may increase project development costs;
an increase in commodity or construction costs, including labor costs;
the discovery of hazardous or toxic substances, or other environmental, culturally-sensitive, or related issues;
an inability to obtain, or a significant delay in obtaining, zoning, construction, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations;


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difficulty in complying with local, city, county and state rules and regulations regarding permitting, zoning, subdivision, utilities, affordable housing and water quality, as well as federal rules and regulations regarding air and water quality and protection of endangered species and their habitats;
an inability to have access to sufficient and reliable sources of water or to secure water service or meters for its projects;
an inability to secure tenants or buyers necessary to support the project or maintain compliance with debt covenants;
failure to achieve or sustain anticipated occupancy or sales levels;
buyer defaults, including defaults under executed or binding contracts;
condemnation of all or parts of development or operating properties, which could adversely affect the value or viability of such projects; and
an inability to sell A&B’s constructed inventory.
Instability in the financial industry could reduce the availability of financing.
Significant instability in the financial industry like that experienced during the financial crisis of 2008-2009, may result in, among other things, declining property values and increasing defaults on loans. This, in turn, could lead to increased regulations, tightened credit requirements, reduced liquidity and increased credit risk premiums for virtually all borrowers. Fewer loan products and strict loan qualifications make it more difficult for borrowers to finance the purchase of units in A&B’s projects. Additionally, more stringent requirements to obtain financing for buyers of commercial properties make it significantly more difficult for A&B to sell commercial properties and may negatively impact the sales prices and other terms of such sales. Deterioration in the credit environment may also impact A&B in other ways, including the credit or solvency of customers, vendors, tenants, or joint venture partners, the ability of partners to fund their financial obligations to joint ventures and A&B's access to mortgage financing for its own properties.
A&B is subject to a number of factors that could cause leasing rental income to decline.
A&B owns a portfolio of commercial income properties. Factors that may adversely affect the portfolio’s profitability include, but are not limited to:
a significant number of A&B’s tenants are unable to meet their obligations;
increases in non-recoverable operating and ownership costs;
A&B is unable to lease space at its properties when the space becomes available;
the rental rates upon a renewal or a new lease are significantly lower than prior rents or do not increase sufficiently to cover increases in operating and ownership costs;
the providing of lease concessions, such as free or discounted rents and tenant improvement allowances; and
the discovery of hazardous or toxic substances, or other environmental, culturally-sensitive, or related issues at the property.
The bankruptcy of key tenants may adversely affect A&B’s cash flows and profitability.
A&B may derive significant cash flows and earnings from certain key tenants. If one or more of these tenants declare bankruptcy or voluntarily vacates from the leased premise and A&B is unable to re-lease such space or to re-lease it on comparable or more favorable terms, A&B may be adversely impacted. Additionally, A&B may be further adversely impacted by an impairment or “write-down” of intangible assets, such as lease-in-place value, favorable lease asset, or a deferred asset related to straight-line lease rent, associated with a tenant bankruptcy or vacancy.


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Governmental entities have adopted or may adopt regulatory requirements that may restrict A&B’s development activity.
A&B is subject to extensive and complex laws and regulations that affect the land development process, including laws and regulations related to zoning and permitted land uses. Government entities have adopted or may approve regulations or laws that could negatively impact the availability of land and development opportunities within those areas. It is possible that increasingly stringent requirements will be imposed on developers in the future that could adversely affect A&B’s ability to develop projects in the affected markets or could require that A&B satisfy additional administrative and regulatory requirements, which could delay development progress or increase the development costs to A&B.
Real estate development projects are subject to warranty and construction defect claims in the ordinary course of business that can be significant.
As a developer, A&B is subject to warranty and construction defect claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The amounts payable under these claims, both in legal fees and remedying any construction defects, can be significant and could exceed the profits made from the project. As a consequence, A&B may maintain liability insurance, obtain indemnities and certificates of insurance from contractors generally covering claims related to workmanship and materials, and create warranty and other reserves for projects based on historical experience and qualitative risks associated with the type of project built. Because of the uncertainties inherent in these matters, A&B cannot provide any assurance that its insurance coverage, contractor arrangements and reserves will be adequate to address some or all of A&B’s warranty and construction defect claims in the future. For example, contractual indemnities may be difficult to enforce, A&B may be responsible for applicable self-insured retentions, and certain claims may not be covered by insurance or may exceed applicable coverage limits. Additionally, the coverage offered and the availability of liability insurance for construction defects could be limited or costly. Accordingly, A&B cannot provide any assurance that such coverage will be adequate, available at an acceptable cost, or available at all.
A&B is involved in joint ventures and is subject to risks associated with joint venture relationships.
A&B is involved in joint venture relationships and may initiate future joint venture projects. A joint venture involves certain risks such as, among others:
A&B may not have voting control over the joint venture;
A&B may not be able to maintain good relationships with its venture partners;
the venture partner at any time may have economic or business interests that are inconsistent with A&B’s economic or business interests;
the venture partner may fail to fund its share of capital for operations and development activities or to fulfill its other commitments, including providing accurate and timely accounting and financial information to A&B;
the joint venture or venture partner could lose key personnel
the venture partner could become insolvent, requiring A&B to assume all risks and capital requirements related to the joint venture project, and any resulting bankruptcy proceedings could have an adverse impact on the operation of the project or the joint venture; and
A&B may be required to perform on guarantees it has provided or agrees to provide in the future related to the completion of a joint venture's construction and development of a project, joint venture indebtedness, or on indemnification of a third party serving as surety for a joint venture's bonds for such completion.
A&B’s financial results are significantly influenced by the economic growth and strength of Hawaii.
Virtually all of A&B’s real estate development activity is conducted in Hawaii. Consequently, the growth and strength of Hawaii’s economy has a significant impact on the demand for A&B’s real estate development projects. As a result, any adverse change to the growth or health of Hawaii’s economy could have an adverse effect on A&B’s real estate business.
The value of A&B’s development projects and its commercial properties are affected by a number of factors.
The Company has significant investments in various commercial real estate properties, development projects, and joint venture investments. Weakness in the real estate sector, especially in Hawaii, difficulty in obtaining or renewing project-level financing, and changes in A&B’s investment and development strategy, among other factors, may affect the fair value of these


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real estate assets owned by A&B or by its joint ventures. If the fair value of A&B’s joint venture development projects were to decline below the carrying value of those assets, and that decline was other-than-temporary, A&B would be required to recognize an impairment loss. Additionally, if the undiscounted cash flows of its commercial properties or development projects were to decline below the carrying value of those assets, A&B would be required to recognize an impairment loss if the fair value of those assets were below their carrying value.
Risks Relating to A&B’s Materials and Construction Segment
A&B's Materials and Construction segment's revenue growth and profitability are dependent on factors outside of its control.
A&B's Materials and Construction segment's ability to grow its revenues and improve profitability are dependent on factors outside of its control, which include, but are not limited to:
decreased government funding for infrastructure projects (see the "Economic downturns or reductions in government funding of infrastructure projects could reduce A&B's revenues and profits from its materials and construction businesses." risk factor below);
reduced spending by private sector customers resulting from poor economic conditions in Hawaii;
an increased number of competitors;
less success in competitive bidding for contracts;
a decline in transportation and logistical costs, which may result in customers purchasing material from sources located outside of Hawaii in a more cost-efficient manner;
limitations on access to necessary working capital and investment capital to sustain growth;
inability to hire and retain essential personnel and to acquire equipment to support growth; and
inability to identify acquisition candidates and successfully acquire and integrate them into A&B's materials and construction businesses.
Economic downturns or reductions in government funding of infrastructure projects could reduce A&B's revenues and profits from its materials and construction businesses.
The segment's products are used in public infrastructure projects, which include the construction, maintenance and improvement of highways, streets, roads, airport runways and similar projects. A&B's materials and construction businesses, including its aggregates business, are highly dependent on the amount and timing of infrastructure work funded by various governmental entities, which, in turn, depends on the overall condition of the economy, the need for new or replacement infrastructure, the priorities placed on various projects funded by governmental entities and federal, state or local government spending levels. A&B cannot be assured of the existence, amount and timing of appropriations for spending on these and other future projects, including state and federal spending on roads and highways. Spending on infrastructure could decline for numerous reasons, including decreased revenues received by state and local governments for spending on such projects (including federal funding), and other competing priorities for available state, local and federal funds. State spending on highway and other projects can be adversely affected by decreases or delays in, or uncertainties regarding, federal highway funding. The segment is reliant upon contracts with the City and County of Honolulu, the State of Hawaii and the Federal Government for a significant portion of its revenues.
A&B may face community opposition to the operation or expansion of quarries or other facilities.
Quarries and other segment facilities require special and conditional use permits to operate. Permitting and licensing applications and proceedings and regulatory enforcement proceedings are all matters open to public scrutiny and comment. In addition, the Makakilo quarry is adjacent to residential areas and heavy equipment and explosives are used in the mining process. As a result, from time to time, A&B's Materials and Construction segment operations may be subject to community opposition and adverse publicity that may have a negative effect on operations and delay or limit any future expansion or development of segment operations.


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A&B's materials and construction businesses operate only in Hawaii, and adverse changes to the economy and business environment in Hawaii could adversely affect operations and profitability.
Because of its operations are concentrated in a specific geographic location, A&B's materials and construction businesses are susceptible to fluctuations in operations and profitability caused by changes in economic or other conditions in Hawaii.
Significant contracts may be canceled or A&B may be disqualified from bidding for new contracts.
Governmental entities typically have the right to cancel their contracts with A&B's construction businesses at any time with payment generally only for the work already completed plus a negotiated compensatory overhead recovery amount. In addition, A&B's construction businesses could be prohibited from bidding on certain governmental contracts if it fails to maintain qualifications required by those entities, such as maintaining an acceptable safety record.
If A&B's materials and construction businesses are unable to accurately estimate the overall risks, requirements or costs when bidding on or negotiating a contract that it is ultimately awarded, the segment may achieve a lower than anticipated profit or incur a loss on the contract.
The majority of the Materials and Construction segment's revenues are derived from “quantity pricing” (fixed unit price) contracts. Approximately 20 percent of 2015 segment revenues and backlog are derived from “lump sum” (fixed total price) contracts. Quantity pricing contracts require the provision of line-item materials at a fixed unit price based on approved quantities irrespective of actual per unit costs. Lump sum contracts require that the total amount of work be performed for a single price irrespective of actual quantities or actual costs. Expected profits on contracts are realized only if costs are accurately estimated and then successfully controlled. If cost estimates for a contract are inaccurate, or if the contract is not performed within cost estimates, then cost overruns may result in losses or cause the contract not to be as profitable as expected.
If A&B's materials and construction businesses are unable to attract and retain key personnel and skilled labor, or encounter labor difficulties, the ability to bid for and successfully complete contracts may be negatively impacted.
The ability to attract and retain reliable, qualified personnel is a significant factor that enables A&B's materials and construction businesses to successfully bid for and profitably complete its work. This includes members of management, project managers, estimators, supervisors, and foremen. The segment's future success will also depend on its ability to hire, train and retain, or to attract, when needed, highly skilled management personnel. If competition for these employees is intense, it could be difficult to hire and retain the personnel necessary to support operations. If A&B does not succeed in retaining its current employees and attracting, developing and retaining new highly skilled employees, segment operations and future earnings may be negatively impacted.
A majority of segment personnel are unionized. Any work stoppage or other labor dispute involving unionized workforce, or inability to renew contracts with the unions, could have an adverse effect on operations.
A&B's construction and construction-related businesses may fail to meet schedule or performance requirements of its paving contracts.
Asphalt paving contracts have penalties for late completion. In most instances, projects must be completed within an allotted number of business or calendar days from the time the notice to proceed is received, subject to allowances for additional days due to weather delays or additional work requested by the customer. If A&B's construction businesses subsequently fail to complete the project as scheduled, A&B may be responsible for contractually agreed-upon liquidated damages, an amount assessed per day beyond the contractually allotted days, at the discretion of the customer. Under these circumstances, the total project cost could exceed original estimates and could result in a loss of profit or a loss on the project. Additionally, A&B's construction businesses enter into lump sum and quantity pricing contracts where profits can be adversely affected by a number of factors beyond its control, which can cause actual costs to materially exceed the costs estimated at the time of its original bid.
Timing of the award and performance of new contracts could have an adverse effect on Materials and Construction segment operating results and cash flow.
It is generally very difficult to predict whether and when bids for new projects will be offered for tender, as these projects frequently involve a lengthy and complex design and bidding process, which is affected by a number of factors, such as market conditions, funding arrangements and governmental approvals. Because of these factors, segment results of operations and cash flows may fluctuate from quarter to quarter and year to year, and the fluctuation may be substantial.


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The uncertainty of the timing of contract awards after a winning bid is submitted may also present difficulties in matching the size of equipment fleet and work crews with contract needs. In some cases, A&B's materials and construction businesses may maintain and bear the cost of more equipment than is currently required, in anticipation of future needs for existing contracts or expected future contracts.
In addition, the timing of the revenues, earnings and cash flows from contracts can be delayed by a number of factors, including delays in receiving material and equipment from suppliers and services from subcontractors and changes in the scope of work to be performed.
Dependence on a limited number of customers could adversely affect A&B's materials and construction businesses and results of operations.
Due to the size and nature of the segment's construction contracts, one or a few customers have in the past and may in the future represent a substantial portion of consolidated segment revenues and gross profits in any one year or over a period of several consecutive years. For example, in 2015, approximately 90 percent of Grace's construction related revenue was generated from projects administered by the State of Hawaii or the various counties in Hawaii where Grace served as general contractor or subcontractor. Similarly, segment backlog frequently reflects multiple contracts for certain customers; therefore, one customer may comprise a significant percentage of backlog at a certain point in time. For example, the State of Hawaii comprised approximately 33 percent of Grace’s construction backlog at December 31, 2015. The loss of business from any such customer, or a default or delay in payment on a significant scale by a customer, could have an adverse effect on A&B's materials and construction businesses or results of operations.
A&B's materials and construction businesses are likely to require more capital over the longer term.
The property and machinery needed to produce aggregate products and perform asphaltic concrete paving contracts are expensive. Although capital needs over the next five years are expected to be relatively modest, over the longer term, A&B's materials and construction businesses may require increasing annual capital expenditures. The segment's ability to generate sufficient cash flow to fund these expenditures depends on future performance, which will be subject to general economic conditions, industry cycles and financial, business, and other factors affecting operations, many of which are beyond A&B's control. If the segment is unable to generate sufficient cash to operate its business, it may be required, among other things, to further reduce or delay planned capital or operating expenditures.
An inability to obtain bonding could limit the aggregate dollar amount of contracts that A&B's materials and construction businesses are able to pursue.
As is customary in the construction industry, A&B may be required to provide surety bonds to its customers to secure its performance under construction contracts. A&B's ability to obtain surety bonds primarily depends upon its capitalization, working capital, past performance, management expertise and reputation and certain external factors, including the overall capacity of the surety market. Surety companies consider such factors in relationship to the amount of backlog and their underwriting standards, which may change from time to time. Events that adversely affect the insurance and bonding markets generally may result in bonding becoming more difficult to obtain in the future, or being available only at a significantly greater cost. The inability to obtain adequate bonding would limit the amount that A&B's construction businesses are to able bid on new contracts and could have an adverse effect on the segment's future revenues and business prospects.
A&B's Materials and Construction segment operations are subject to hazards that may cause personal injury or property damage, thereby subjecting A&B to liabilities and possible losses, which may not be covered by insurance.
Segment employees are subject to the usual hazards associated with performing construction activities on road construction sites, plants and quarries. Operating hazards can cause personal injury and loss of life, damage to or destruction of property, plant and equipment and environmental damage. A&B maintains general liability and excess liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, auto insurance and other types of insurance, all in amounts consistent with A&B’s materials and construction businesses' risk of loss and industry practice, but this insurance may not be adequate to cover all losses or liabilities incurred in operations.
Insurance liabilities are difficult to assess and quantify due to unknown factors, including the severity of an injury, the determination of liability in proportion to other parties, the number of incidents not reported and the effectiveness of the segment's safety program. If insurance claims or costs were above its estimates, A&B's materials and construction businesses might be required to use working capital to satisfy these claims, which could impact its ability to maintain or expand its operations.


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Environmental and other regulatory matters could adversely affect A&B's materials and construction businesses' ability to conduct its business and could require significant expenditures.
Segment operations are subject to various environmental laws and regulations relating to the management, disposal and remediation of hazardous substances, climate change and the emission and discharge of pollutants into the air and water. A&B's materials and construction businesses could be held liable for such contamination created not only from their own activities but also from the historical activities of others on properties that the segment acquires or leases. Segment operations are also subject to laws and regulations relating to workplace safety and worker health, which, among other things, regulate employee exposure to hazardous substances. Violations of such laws and regulations could subject A&B to substantial fines and penalties, cleanup costs, third-party property damage or personal injury claims. In addition, these laws and regulations have become, and enforcement practices and compliance standards are becoming, increasingly stringent. Moreover, A&B cannot predict the nature, scope or effect of legislation or regulatory requirements that could be imposed, or how existing or future laws or regulations will be administered or interpreted, with respect to products or activities to which they have not been previously applied. Compliance with more stringent laws or regulations, as well as more vigorous enforcement policies of the regulatory agencies, could require substantial expenditures for, among other things, equipment not currently possessed, or the acquisition or modification of permits applicable to segment activities.
Short supplies and volatility in the costs of fuel, energy and raw materials may adversely affect A&B's materials and construction businesses.
A&B's materials and construction businesses require a continued supply of diesel fuel, electricity and other energy sources for production and transportation. The financial results of these businesses have at times been affected by the high costs of these energy sources. Significant increases in costs or reduced availability of these energy sources have and may in the future reduce financial results. Moreover, fluctuations in the supply and costs of these energy sources can make planning business operations more difficult. A&B does not hedge its fuel price risk, but instead focuses on volume-related price reductions, fuel efficiency, alternative fuel sources, consumption and the natural hedge created by the ability to increase aggregates prices.
Similarly, segment operations also require a continued supply of liquid asphalt, which serves as a key raw material in the production of asphaltic concrete. Liquid asphalt is subject to potential supply constraints and significant price fluctuations, which are generally correlated to the price of crude oil, though not as closely as diesel or gasoline, and are beyond the control of A&B's materials and construction business. Accordingly, significant increases in the price of crude oil will have an adverse impact on the financial results of the materials and construction segment due to higher costs of production of asphaltic concrete. Conversely, significant declines in the price of oil had, and in the future, may have an adverse impact on A&B's material and construction sales of liquid asphalt concrete, due to lower costs of importing asphalt to Hawaii, which may result in customers sourcing liquid asphalt from competition located outside of Hawaii.
Risks Relating to A&B’s Agribusiness Segment
The lack of water for agricultural irrigation could adversely affect Agribusiness operations and profitability.
It is crucial for the Agribusiness segment to have access to sufficient, reliable and affordable sources of water for the irrigation of sugar cane. As further described in “Legal Proceedings,” there are regulatory and legal challenges to the segment’s ability to divert water from streams in Maui. In addition, access to water is subject to weather patterns that cannot be reliably predicted. If the segment is limited in its ability to divert stream waters for its use or there is insufficient rainfall on an extended basis, it would have an adverse effect on existing sugar operations, as well as the ability to employ the land in active agricultural use.
Low raw sugar prices adversely affect the profitability of A&B's sugar business.
The operations and profitability of the Agribusiness segment are substantially affected by market factors, particularly the domestic prices for raw cane sugar. These market factors are influenced by a variety of forces, including prices of competing crops and suppliers, weather conditions and United States farm and trade policies.
Wet weather during the harvesting season may significantly affect sugar production and yields.
Wet weather during the harvesting season creates muddy field conditions, which reduces the efficiency of harvesting operations and lowers the amount of cane that can be harvested from the fields in a given period of time. Additionally, wet weather also increases the amount of mud and other debris that must be removed in the processing of the cane into sugar, which results in decreased yields.


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A&B is subject to risks associated with raw sugar production.
A&B's production of raw sugar is subject to numerous risks that could adversely affect the volume and quality of sugar produced. Any of these risks has the potential to adversely impact the final sugar harvest, including by causing significant losses and possibly stopping the HC&S sugar operations earlier than anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to:
equipment accidents or failures in the factory or the power plant, particularly where equipment is old and difficult to repair or replace;
government restrictions on farming practices, including cane burning and pesticide use;
loss of A&B's major customer;
weather and natural disasters, such as excessive rain, which impacts the efficiency of harvesting operations, and vog, which leads to inefficient and costly no-burn cane harvesting;
increases in costs, including, but not limited to fuel, fertilizer, herbicide and drip tubing;
labor, including labor availability (see risk factor above regarding labor disruptions) and loss of qualified personnel;
lack of demand for sugar production;
failure to comply with food quality and safety requirements;
disease;
uncontrolled fires, including arson; and
weed control.
A&B’s ability to use or lease agricultural lands for agricultural purposes may be limited by government regulation.
Given the large scale of its agricultural landholdings on Maui and Kauai, many of the third parties to whom A&B leases land for agricultural purposes may be characterized as large scale commercial agricultural operations. Recent legislation passed on Kauai places restrictions on the ability of such operations to use land within specified distances of highways, schools, oceans, streams, residences, parks, care homes, hospitals and other similar uses, to grow crops other than ground cover. This legislation also puts significant restrictions regarding, and public notification obligations concerning, pesticide use on such operations and limits their ability to use genetically modified organism (GMO) crops. On Maui, similar legislation passed by a voter initiative places a moratorium on the ability to farm GMO crops. The Kauai and Maui legislation is in the process of being challenged in the courts and, if such legislation is upheld by the courts, or additional legislative agricultural restrictions are passed, such as restrictions on the use of pesticides, the ability of A&B to use or lease its lands for large scale agricultural purposes, and any rents that it can achieve for those lands, may be adversely affected by this and similar legislation.
The transition to a diversified agricultural model is subject to both the risks affecting the business generally and the inherent difficulties associated with implementing a new strategy. 
The ability to transition to a new diversified model and improve the operating results depends upon a number of factors, including:

the extent to which management has properly understood and is able to manage the dynamics and demands of the various farming operations comprising the diversified agricultural model, in which the Company may have limited or no prior experience;
the ability to successfully complete the final harvest and transition from the sugar operations in an orderly and efficient manner;
the time required to prepare the land currently under sugar cane cultivation and ready it for a new purpose under the diversified model;


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the ability to respond to any unanticipated changes in expected cash flows, liquidity, cash needs and cash expenditures with respect to the new diversified model, including the Company's ability to obtain any additional financing or other liquidity enhancing transactions, if and when needed;
the ability to execute strategic initiatives in a cost-effective manner, including identifying business partners to explore potential opportunities;
The Company's ability to access adequate, affordable and uninterrupted sources of water (see the "The lack of water for agricultural irrigation could adversely affect Agribusiness operations and profitability" risk factor above);
There is no assurance that the Company will be able to transition to and implement a new diversified agricultural model, which could have an adverse impact on the Company's results of operations.
 
The diversified agricultural model may not achieve the financial results expected.
The Company is currently evaluating several categories of replacement agricultural activities in the transition to the diversified model, including but not limited to energy crops, agroforestry, grass finished livestock operations, diversified food crops/agricultural park, and orchard crops. There is no assurance that the Company's replacement agricultural activities will be economically feasible or improve the Agribusiness segment's operating results.

A&B’s power sales contracts could be replaced on less favorable terms or may not be replaced.
A&B’s power sales contracts expire at various points in the future and may not be replaced or could be replaced on less favorable terms, which could adversely affect Agribusiness profitability. For example, during 2015, the Company's power supply contract with Maui Electric Co. ("MECO") was amended pursuant to which, among other items, MECO's minimum power purchase obligation was eliminated.
The market for power sales in Hawaii is limited.
The power distribution systems in Hawaii are small and island-specific; currently, there is no ability to move power generated on one island to any other island. In addition, Hawaii law limits the ability of independent power producers, such as A&B, to sell their output to firms other than the respective utilities on each island, without themselves becoming utilities and subject to the State’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulation. Further, any sales of electricity by A&B to the utilities on each island are subject to the approval of the PUC. Unlike some areas in the Mainland, Hawaii’s independent power producers have no ability to use utility infrastructure to transfer power to other locations.
A&B has limited options for carriage of sugar to domestic markets.
In order to directly ship bulk or partially processed food-grade sugar from Maui to markets on the U.S. West Coast, or any alternate U.S. domestic port, A&B must utilize vessels that are subject to the restrictions delineated in Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, commonly referred to as the Jones Act. A&B currently owns a bulk sugar transportation vessel, the MV Moku Pahu, and therefore, A&B is also subject to the restrictions of the Jones Act. Under the Jones Act, all vessels transporting cargo between covered U.S. ports must, subject to limited exceptions, be built in the U.S., registered under the U.S. flag, manned by predominantly U.S. crews, and owned and operated by U.S.-organized companies that are controlled and 75 percent owned by U.S. citizens. U.S.-flagged vessels are generally required to be maintained at higher standards than foreign-flagged vessels and are supervised by, as well as subject to rigorous inspections by, or on behalf of, the U.S. Coast Guard, which requires appropriate certifications and background checks of the crew members. Because of these restrictions, A&B would have limited options for carriage of sugar to domestic markets if the MV Moku Pahu no longer qualified under the Jones Act or were taken out of service due to its age.
A&B has limited options and strict time constraints for carriage of molasses to domestic markets.
All of the molasses produced by A&B is shipped out of Kahului Harbor. A&B currently has the ability to store approximately 20 percent of annual molasses production before having to cease harvest and milling operations, which cessation would result in significant additional operating costs. The frequency and timing of vessel arrivals to ship molasses off island are therefore important to A&B's ability to continue its sugar operations without interruption, and there is no assurance that such interruptions will not occur. Additionally, if domestic Jones Act shipping capacity is not available in the market when required, A&B may be forced to sell its molasses to foreign buyers, which would result in lower profitability.


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A&B has aging infrastructure in its sugar factory, irrigation and power facilities.
A&B maintains critical spares for primary factory equipment in the event of a breakdown or failure. However, due to the extensive age and complexity of the mill, factory and power plant, it is possible that damage to equipment may not be repaired in a timely manner or at an acceptable cost, which may adversely affect the final sugar harvest, including incurring significant losses and possibly ceasing the HC&S sugar operations earlier than anticipated. A&B also operates renewable energy facilities, some of which are located on conservation-zoned land, which is subject to restrictions on activities conducted on the land. It therefore may not be feasible to expediently repair damage to such facilities should it occur. A&B has property, boiler and machinery, and business interruption insurance for most of such events; however, it is possible that A&B’s insurance coverage may not cover all risk of loss.
Risks Relating to the Separation from Matson Navigation Company
If the Separation were to fail to qualify as tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, then A&B, Matson, Inc.("Matson") and the shareholders who received their shares of A&B common stock in the Separation could be subject to significant tax liability or tax indemnity obligations.
Prior to June 29, 2012, A&B’s businesses included Matson Navigation Company , a wholly owned subsidiary that provided ocean transportation, truck brokerage and intermodal services. As part of a strategic initiative designed to allow A&B to independently execute its strategies and to best enhance and maximize its earnings, growth prospects and shareholder value, A&B made a decision to separate the transportation businesses from the Hawaii real estate and agriculture businesses. In preparation for the separation, A&B modified its legal-entity structure and became a wholly owned subsidiary of a newly created entity, Alexander & Baldwin Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”). On June 29, 2012, Holdings distributed to its shareholders all of the shares of A&B stock in a tax-free distribution (the “Separation”). Holders of Holdings common stock continued to own the transportation businesses, but also received one share of A&B common stock for each share of Holdings common stock held at the close of business on June 18, 2012, the record date. Following the Separation, Holdings changed its name to Matson. On July 2, 2012, A&B began regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “ALEX” as an independent, public company.
Matson received a private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS Ruling") that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (i) certain transactions to be effected in connection with the Separation qualify as a reorganization under Sections 355 and/or 368 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("Code"), or as a complete liquidation under Section 332(a) of the Code and (ii) the Separation qualifies as a transaction under Section 355 of the Code. In addition to obtaining the IRS Ruling, Matson received a tax opinion ("Tax Opinion") from the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (which Tax Opinion relies on the effectiveness of the IRS Ruling) substantially to the effect that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Separation and certain related transactions qualify as a reorganization under Section 368 of the Code. The IRS Ruling and Tax Opinion rely on certain facts and assumptions, and certain representations from A&B and Matson regarding the past and future conduct of their respective businesses and other matters. Notwithstanding the IRS Ruling and Tax Opinion, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") could determine on audit that the Separation and related transactions should be treated as a taxable transaction if it determines that any of these facts, assumptions, representations or undertakings are not correct or have been violated, or that the Separation and related transactions should be taxable for other reasons, including as a result of a significant change in stock or asset ownership after the Separation or if the IRS were to disagree with the conclusions in the Tax Opinion that are not covered by the IRS Ruling. If the Separation and related transactions ultimately were determined to be taxable, the distribution of A&B stock in the Separation could be treated as taxable for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the shareholders who received their shares of A&B common stock in the Separation, and such shareholders could incur significant U.S. federal income tax liabilities. In addition, Matson would recognize a gain in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of the shares of A&B common stock distributed to Matson's shareholders on the Separation date over Matson tax basis in such shares.
In addition, under the terms of the Tax Sharing Agreement that A&B entered into with Matson, A&B also generally is responsible for any taxes imposed on Matson that arise from the failure of the Separation and certain related transactions to qualify as tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes within the meaning of Sections 355 and 368 of the Code, to the extent such failure to qualify is attributable to actions, events or transactions relating to A&B’s stock, assets or business, or a breach of the relevant representations or covenants made by A&B and its subsidiaries in the Tax Sharing Agreement, the materials submitted to the IRS in connection with the request for the IRS Ruling or the representation letter provided to counsel in connection with the Tax Opinion. The amounts of any such taxes could be significant.



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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies: A&B owns 16,000 acres of watershed lands in East Maui that supply a significant portion of the irrigation water used by Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company ("HC&S"), a division of A&B that produces raw sugar. A&B also held four water licenses to another 30,000 acres owned by the State of Hawaii in East Maui which, over the last ten years, have supplied approximately 56 percent of the irrigation water used by HC&S. The last of these water license agreements expired in 1986, and all four agreements were then extended as revocable permits that were renewed annually. In 2001, a request was made to the State Board of Land and Natural Resources (the "BLNR") to replace these revocable permits with a long-term water lease. Pending the conclusion by the BLNR of this contested case hearing on the request for the long-term lease, the BLNR has kept the existing permits on a holdover basis. Three parties filed a lawsuit on April 10, 2015 (the “4/10/15 Lawsuit”) alleging that the BLNR has been renewing the revocable permits annually rather than keeping them in holdover status. The lawsuit asks the court to void the revocable permits and to declare that the renewals were illegally issued without preparation of an environmental assessment (“EA”). In December 2015, the BLNR decided to re-affirm its prior decisions to keep the permits in holdover status. This decision by the BLNR is being challenged by the three parties. In January 2016, the court in the 4/10/15 Lawsuit ruled that the renewals were not subject to the EA requirement but that the BLNR lacked legal authority to keep the revocable permits in holdover status beyond one year. The court has allowed the parties to take an immediate appeal of this ruling.
 
In addition, on May 24, 2001, petitions were filed by a third party, requesting that the Commission on Water Resource Management of the State of Hawaii ("Water Commission") establish interim instream flow standards ("IIFS") in 27 East Maui streams that feed the Company's irrigation system. The Water Commission initially took action on the petitions in 2008 and 2010, but the petitioners requested a contested case hearing to challenge the Water Commission's decisions on certain petitions. The Water Commission denied the contested case hearing request, but the petitioners successfully appealed the denial to the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals, which ordered the Water Commission to grant the request. The Commission then authorized the appointment of a hearings officer for the contested case hearing and expanded the scope of the contested case hearing to encompass all 27 petitions for amendment of the IIFS for East Maui streams in 23 hydrologic units. The evidentiary phase of the hearing before the Commission-appointed hearings officer was completed on April 2, 2015. On January 15, 2016, the Commission-appointed hearings officer issued his recommended decision on the petitions. The recommended decision would restore water to streams in 11 of the 23 hydrologic units. A final decision on the petitions from the Commission is not expected until at least the second quarter of 2016.

If the Company is not permitted to use sufficient quantities of stream waters, it would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s sugar-growing operations in 2016 and the Company’s pursuit of a diversified agricultural model in subsequent years.

In January 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) finalized nationwide standards for controlling hazardous air pollutant emissions from industrial, commercial, institutional boilers and process heaters (the “Boiler MACT” rule), which apply to HC&S's three boilers at the Puunene Sugar Mill. The initial deadline for compliance with the Boiler MACT rule was January 2016, with full compliance required by July 2016. The Company anticipates that the Puunene Mill boilers will meet all applicable compliance deadlines and that the remaining compliance costs will be less than $250,000, based on available information. The Company is currently implementing strategies for achieving full compliance with the new regulations and is assessing whether the announced end to sugar operations may impact some compliance requirements.  Although the EPA has finalized its reconsideration of the rule, there remains some uncertainty as to final requirements pending the outcome of ongoing litigation. Any resulting changes to the Boiler MACT rule could impact the Company’s compliance requirements.
On June 24, 2014, the Hawaii State Department of Health ("DOH") Clean Air Branch issued a Notice and Finding of Violation and Order ("NFVO") to HC&S alleging various violations relating to the operation of HC&S's three boilers at its sugar mill. The DOH reviewed a five-year period (2009-2013) and alleged violations relating primarily to periods of excess visible emissions and operation of the wet scrubbers installed to control particulate matter emissions from the boiler stacks. All incidents included in the NFVO were self-reported by HC&S to the DOH prior to the DOH's review, and there is no indication that these deviations resulted in any violation of health-based air quality standards. The NFVO includes an administrative penalty of $1.3 million, which HC&S has contested. The Company is unable to predict, at this time, the outcome or financial


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impact of the NFVO but does not believe that the financial impact of the NFVO will be material to its financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

On July 1, 2015, a lawsuit was filed against the State of Hawaii and the Director of the Department of Health, alleging that the sugar cane burning permits issued by the State to HC&S were unlawfully issued, and seeking an injunction against the burning of cane. On July 6, 2015, the plaintiffs added the Company as a defendant. If the Company is not permitted or is substantially limited in its ability to burn sugar cane, this would have a material adverse effect on the Company's sugar operations in 2016. The Company will vigorously defend itself in this matter.

A&B is a party to, or may be contingently liable in connection with, other legal actions arising in the normal conduct of its businesses, the outcomes of which, in the opinion of management after consultation with counsel, would not have a material effect on A&B’s consolidated financial statements as a whole.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
The information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulations S-K (17 CFR 229.104) is included in Exhibit 95 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
As of February 14, 2016, there were 2,437 shareholders of record of A&B common stock. In addition, Cede & Co., which appears as a single record holder, represents the holdings of thousands of beneficial owners of A&B common stock.     
The following performance graph compares the monthly dollar change in the cumulative shareholder return on the Company’s common stock:

Trading volume averaged 172,542 shares a day in 2015, 203,642 shares a day in 2014, and 192,977 shares a day in 2013.     
    


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The quarterly intra-day high and low sales prices and end of quarter closing prices, as reported by the New York Stock Exchange, were as follows:
 
Dividends Paid Per Share
 
Market Price
 
 
 
High
 
Low
 
Close
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Quarter
$
0.04

 
$
45.16

 
$
36.98

 
$
42.56

Second Quarter
$
0.04

 
$
43.19

 
$
36.61

 
$
41.45

Third Quarter
$
0.04

 
$
42.38

 
$
35.96

 
$
35.97

Fourth Quarter
$
0.05

 
$
40.99

 
$
33.98

 
$
39.26

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Quarter
$
0.05

 
$
43.33

 
$
36.95

 
$
43.18

Second Quarter
$
0.05

 
$
43.68

 
$
39.12

 
$
39.40

Third Quarter
$
0.05

 
$
40.00

 
$
32.15

 
$
34.33

Fourth Quarter
$
0.06

 
$
39.00

 
$
33.87

 
$
35.31

A&B increased the dividend rate by $0.01 in the fourth quarters of 2015 and 2014. Although A&B expects to continue paying quarterly cash dividends on its common stock, the declaration and payment of dividends in the future are subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon A&B's financial condition, results of operations, cash requirements and other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.
A&B common stock is included in the Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index, the Russell 2000 Index, the Russell 3000 Index, the Dow Jones U.S. Composite Average and the S&P MidCap 400.
In October 2015, A&B's Board of Directors authorized A&B to repurchase up to two million shares of its common stock beginning on January 1, 2016. The authorization expires on December 31, 2017. No shares were repurchased in 2015, 2014, or 2013.
Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2015, included:
Plan Category
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
 
(a)
(b)
(c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
1,098,645
$18.81
1,277,179*
Total
1,098,645
$18.81
1,277,179
*
Under the 2012 Incentive Compensation Plan, 1,277,179 shares may be issued either as restricted stock grants, restricted stock unit grants, or stock option grants.


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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following should be read in conjunction with Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” and Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” (dollars and shares in millions, except shareholders of record and per-share amounts):

2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012 1
 
2011 1
Revenue:


 


 


 


 


Real Estate:


 


 


 


 


Leasing
$
133.8

 
$
125.6

 
$
110.4

 
$
100.6

 
$
99.7

Development and Sales
131.5

 
150.0

 
423.0

 
32.2

 
59.8

Less amounts reported in discontinued operations2

 
(70.4
)
 
(369.2
)
 
(45.3
)
 
(81.9
)
Reconciling items4
(31.0
)
 

 

 
(8.3
)
 

Materials and Construction3
219.0

 
234.3

 
54.9

 

 

Agribusiness
117.2

 
120.5

 
146.1

 
182.3

 
157.5

Total revenue
$
570.5

 
$
560.0

 
$
365.2

 
$
261.5

 
$
235.1




 


 


 


 


Operating Profit (Loss):


 


 


 


 


Real Estate:


 


 


 


 


Leasing
$
53.1

 
$
47.5

 
$
43.4

 
$
41.6

 
$
39.3

Development and Sales5
65.0

 
85.7

 
44.4

 
(4.4
)
 
15.5

Less amounts reported in discontinued operations2

 
(56.2
)
 
(36.7
)
 
(21.1
)
 
(38.8
)
Materials and Construction3
30.9

 
25.9

 
2.9

 

 

Agribusiness Operations
(29.3
)
 
(11.8
)
 
10.7

 
20.8

 
22.2

Agribusiness Cessation costs12
(22.6
)
 

 

 

 

Total operating profit
97.1

 
91.1

 
64.7

 
36.9

 
38.2

Interest expense
(26.8
)
 
(29.0
)
 
(19.1
)
 
(14.9
)
 
(17.1
)
General corporate expenses
(20.1
)
 
(18.6
)
 
(17.4
)
 
(15.1
)
 
(19.9
)
Reduction in KRS II carrying value, net6
(2.6
)
 
(14.7
)
 

 

 

Acquisition/Separation costs

 

 
(4.6
)
 
(6.8
)
 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
47.6

 
28.8

 
23.6

 
0.1

 
1.2

Income tax expense (benefit)
16.5

 
(1.4
)
 
11.1

 
(5.9
)
 
2.8

Income (loss) from continuing operations
31.1

 
30.2

 
12.5

 
6.0

 
(1.6
)
Income from discontinued operations

 
34.3

 
22.3

 
12.8

 
23.3

Net income
31.1

 
64.5

 
34.8

 
18.8

 
21.7

Income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(1.5
)
 
(3.1
)
 
(0.5
)
 

 

Net income attributable to A&B Shareholders
$
29.6

 
$
61.4

 
$
34.3

 
$
18.8

 
$
21.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Identifiable Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing
$
1,058.8

 
$
1,121.1

 
$
1,113.0

 
$
771.3

 
$
772.0

Development and Sales8
$
622.0

 
$
633.9

 
$
640.4

 
$
504.8

 
$
451.5

Agribusiness
$
151.5

 
$
159.7

 
$
155.3

 
$
149.9

 
$
157.8

Materials and Construction
$
386.6

 
$
385.9

 
$
358.7

 
$

 
$

Other13
$
24.6

 
$
21.0

 
$
8.4

 
$
3.7

 
$
1.6

Total assets
$
2,243.5

 
$
2,321.6

 
$
2,275.8

 
$
1,429.7

 
$
1,382.9




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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (CONTINUED)

2015

2014

2013

2012 1
 
2011 1
Capital Expenditures:









Real Estate:









Leasing9
$
23.0


$
51.8

 
$
488.5

 
$
23.1

 
$
43.6

Development and Sales10



 
0.1

 

 
5.2

Agribusiness11
13.1


10.8

 
11.8

 
31.7

 
10.5

Materials and Construction3
7.2


10.7

 
4.8

 

 

Other
1.4


1.8

 
0.1

 

 

Total capital expenditures
$
44.7


$
75.1


$
505.3


$
54.8


$
59.3











Depreciation and Amortization:









Real Estate:









Leasing2
$
30.3


$
26.9

 
$
24.3

 
$
22.0

 
$
21.6

Development and Sales
0.2


0.2

 
0.2

 
0.2

 
0.2

Agribusiness
12.1


11.5

 
11.7

 
11.6

 
11.9

Materials and Construction3
11.6


15.2

 
4.4

 

 

Other
1.5


1.2

 
1.1

 
1.3

 
1.1

Total depreciation and amortization
$
55.7


$
55.0


$
41.7


$
35.1


$
34.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per share7:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations attributable to A&B shareholders
$
0.54


$
0.56

 
$
0.27


$
0.14


$
(0.04
)
Discontinued operations attributable to A&B shareholders
$


$
0.70

 
$
0.50


$
0.30


$
0.55

Basic earnings per share attributable to A&B shareholders
$
0.54

 
$
1.26

 
$
0.77

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.51

Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations attributable to A&B shareholders
$
0.54

 
$
0.55

 
$
0.26

 
$
0.14

 
$
(0.04
)
Discontinued operations attributable to A&B shareholders
$

 
$
0.70

 
$
0.50

 
$
0.30

 
$
0.55

Diluted earnings per share attributable to A&B shareholders
$
0.54

 
$
1.25

 
$
0.76

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.51

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per common share
$
0.21

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.04

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance sheet data (in millions):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment in real estate and joint ventures
$
1,564.6

 
$
1,639.9

 
$
1,606.8

 
$
1,203.4

 
$
1,165.0

Total assets13
$
2,243.5

 
$
2,321.6

 
$
2,275.8

 
$
1,429.7

 
$
1,382.9

Total liabilities13
$
1,004.8

 
$
1,106.8

 
$
1,107.1

 
$
518.8

 
$
658.9

Redeemable noncontrolling interest
$
11.6

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Total equity (includes noncontrolling interest)
$
1,227.1

 
$
1,214.8

 
$
1,168.7

 
$
910.9

 
$
724.0

Long-term debt – non-current
$
497.8

 
$
631.5

 
$
605.5

 
$
220.0

 
$
327.2

1 
The financial statements and related financial information pertaining to the years ended 2012 and 2011 have been presented on a combined basis and reflect the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the real estate and agriculture businesses and corporate functions of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., all of which were under common ownership and common management prior to the Separation. The financial statements for periods prior to the Separation included herein may not necessarily reflect what A&B’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows would have been had A&B been a stand-alone company during the periods presented.
2 
Amounts recast to reflect discontinued operations.
3 
2013 includes the results, capital expenditures, and depreciation and amortization of Grace from the acquisition date of October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
4 
2015 amounts represent the sales of an office building in Washington in December 2015, a Colorado retail property in March 2015 and a Texas office building in May 2015 that are classified within cost of sales and development in the Consolidated Statement of Income, but reflected as revenue for segment reporting purposes. The amount in 2012 represent the sale of a 286-acre agricultural parcel in 2012 classified as “Gain on sale of agricultural parcel” in the Consolidated Statements of Income, but reflected as revenue for segment reporting purposes.


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5 
The Real Estate Development and Sales segment includes approximately $30.2 million, $2.0 million, $4.2 million, $(8.3) million, and $(7.9) million in equity in earnings (losses) from its various real estate joint ventures for 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Included in operating profit are non-cash impairment and equity losses of $0.3 million related to the sale of Crossroads in 2014, $6.3 million related to the consolidation of The Shops at Kukui'ula in 2013, $9.8 million related to the Bakersfield joint venture and Santa Barbara real estate project in 2012, and $6.4 million related to the Waiawa real estate joint venture in 2011.
6 
Represents a non-cash reduction in the carrying value of a $23.8 million tax equity investment in a 12-megawatt solar farm on Kauai (KRS II) that was made in July 2014. Tax benefits associated with the KRS II investment are accompanied by non-cash reductions of the investment's carrying value. Tax benefits associated with the investment are included in the Income tax expense (benefit) line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
7 
The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for all periods prior to Separation is calculated using 42.4 million, the number of shares of A&B common stock outstanding on July 2, 2012, which was the first day of trading following the June 29, 2012 distribution of A&B common stock to Holdings shareholders, as if those shares were outstanding for those periods. For all periods prior to Separation, there were no dilutive shares because no actual A&B shares or share-based awards were outstanding prior to the Separation.
8 
The Real Estate Development and Sales segment includes approximately $379.7 million, $383.8 million, $335.0 million, $319.7 million and $290.1 million related to its investment in various real estate joint ventures as of December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
9 
Represents gross capital additions and acquisitions to the leasing portfolio, including gross tax-deferred property purchases, but excluding the assumption of debt, that are reflected as non-cash transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
10 
Excludes expenditures for real estate developments held for sale which are classified as Cash Flows from Operating Activities within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and excludes investment in joint ventures classified as Cash Flows from Investing Activities. Operating cash flows for expenditures related to real estate developments were $7.2 million, $41.7 million, $150.6 million, $37.2 million and $13.8 million for 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Investments in real estate joint ventures were $25.8 million, $28.7 million, $22.2 million, $17.4 million and $27.9 million in 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
11 
Includes $21.8 million of capital in 2012 related to the Company’s Port Allen solar project before tax credits.
12 
Costs related to the cessation of HC&S sugar operation.
13 
Amounts recast to reflect adoption of FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes.


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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND RISK FACTORS
We have made forward-looking statements in this Form 10-K that are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, potential growth opportunities, potential operating performance improvements, the effects of competition and the effects of future legislation or regulations. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "may," "might," "should," "could" or the negative of these terms or similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this Form 10-K. We do not have any intention or obligation to update forward-looking statements after we file this Form 10-K.
The risk factors discussed in "Risk Factors" could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. There may be other risks and uncertainties that we are unable to predict at this time or that we currently do not expect to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Any such risks could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements.
Introduction
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is a supplement to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and provides additional information about A&B’s business, recent developments, financial condition, liquidity and capital resources, cash flows, results of operations and how certain accounting principles, policies and estimates affect A&B’s financial statements. MD&A is organized as follows:
Basis of Presentation: This section provides a discussion of the basis on which A&B’s consolidated financial statements were prepared, including A&B’s historical results of operations.
Business Overview: This section provides a general description of A&B’s business, as well as recent developments that A&B believes are important in understanding its results of operations and financial condition or in understanding anticipated future trends.
Critical Accounting Estimates: This section identifies and summarizes those accounting policies that significantly impact A&B’s reported results of operations and financial condition and require significant judgment or estimates on the part of management in their application.
Consolidated Results of Operations: This section provides an analysis of A&B’s results of operations for the three years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Analysis of Operating Revenue and Profit by Segment: This section provides an analysis of A&B’s results of operations by business segment.
Liquidity and Capital Resources: This section provides a discussion of A&B’s financial condition and an analysis of A&B’s cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, as well as a discussion of A&B’s ability to fund its future commitments and ongoing operating activities through internal and external sources of capital.
Contractual Obligations, Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements: This section provides a discussion of A&B’s contractual obligations and other commitments and contingencies that existed at December 31, 2015.


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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk: This section discusses how A&B monitors and manages exposure to potential gains and losses associated with changes in interest rates.
Outlook: This section provides a discussion of management’s general outlook about its markets and A&B’s competitive position.
Business Overview
A&B, whose history dates back to 1870, is headquartered in Honolulu and operates four segments, principally in Hawaii: Real Estate Leasing; Real Estate Development and Sales; Agribusiness; and Materials and Construction.
Real Estate Leasing
The Real Estate Leasing segment owns, operates and manages retail, industrial and office properties in Hawaii and on the Mainland. The Real Estate Leasing segment also leases land in Hawaii to third-party lessees.
Real Estate Development and Sales
The Real Estate Development and Sales segment generates its revenues through real estate and real estate-related investment in Hawaii, development and sale of land in Hawaii and through the sale of properties in the Company's Leasing portfolio.
Agribusiness
The Agribusiness segment produces bulk raw sugar, specialty food grade sugars and molasses; markets and distributes specialty food-grade sugars; provides general trucking services, equipment maintenance and repair services; leases agricultural land to third parties; and generates and sells electricity to the extent not used in A&B’s Agribusiness operations.
On December 31, 2015, the Company determined it would cease its HC&S sugar operation on Maui and transition to a diversified agribusiness model. The Company expects that the final harvest and the cessation-related activities will be substantially completed by the end of 2016.
Materials and Construction
The Materials and Construction segment performs asphalt paving as prime contractor and subcontractor; imports and sells liquid asphalt; mines, processes and sells basalt aggregate; produces and sells asphaltic and ready-mix concrete; provides and sells various construction- and traffic-control-related products and manufactures and sells precast concrete products.
Critical Accounting Estimates
A&B’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, upon which the MD&A is based, requires that management exercise judgment when making estimates and assumptions about future events that may affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty and actual results will, inevitably, differ from those critical accounting estimates. These differences could be material.
A&B considers an accounting estimate to be critical if: (i)(a) the accounting estimate requires A&B to make assumptions that are difficult or subjective about matters that were highly uncertain at the time that the accounting estimate was made, (b) changes in the estimate are reasonably likely to occur in periods subsequent to the period in which the estimate was made, or (c) different estimates by A&B could have been used, and (ii) changes in those assumptions or estimates would have had a material impact on the financial condition or results of operations of A&B. The critical accounting estimates inherent in the preparation of A&B’s financial statements are described below.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and all wholly owned and controlled subsidiaries, after elimination of significant intercompany amounts. Significant investments in businesses, partnerships and limited liability companies in which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest, but has the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method. A controlling financial interest is one in which the Company has a majority voting interest or one in which the Company is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest


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entity. In determining whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity in which it has an interest, the Company is required to make significant judgments with respect to various factors including, but not limited to, the Company’s ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance, the rights and ability of other investors to participate in decisions affecting the economic performance of the entity, and kick-out rights, among others. Activities that significantly affect the economic performance of the entities in which the Company has an interest include, but are not limited to, establishing and modifying detailed business, development, marketing and sales plans, approving and modifying the project budget, approving design changes and associated overruns, if any, and approving project financing, among others. The Company has not consolidated any variable interest entity in which the Company does not also have voting control because it has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary since decisions to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s performance are shared by the joint venture partners.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
A&B’s long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangible assets, are reviewed for possible impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. In such an evaluation, the estimated future undiscounted cash flows generated by the asset are compared with the amount recorded for the asset to determine if its carrying value is not recoverable. If this review determines that the recorded value will not be recovered, the amount recorded for the asset is reduced to estimated fair value. These asset impairment analyses are highly subjective because they require management to make assumptions and apply considerable judgments to, among others, estimates of the timing and amount of future cash flows, expected useful lives of the assets, uncertainty about future events, including changes in economic conditions, changes in operating performance, changes in the use of the assets, and ongoing costs of maintenance and improvements of the assets and, thus, the accounting estimates may change from period to period. If management uses different assumptions or if different conditions occur in future periods, A&B’s financial condition or its future operating results could be materially impacted. A&B has evaluated certain long-lived assets, including intangible assets, for impairment.
Impairment of Investments
A&B’s investments in unconsolidated affiliates are reviewed for impairment whenever there is evidence that fair value may be below carrying cost. An investment is written down to fair value if fair value is below carrying cost and the impairment is believed to be other-than-temporary. In evaluating the fair value of an investment and whether any identified impairment is other-than-temporary, significant estimates and considerable judgments are involved. These estimates and judgments are based, in part, on A&B’s current and future evaluation of economic conditions in general, as well as a joint venture’s current and future plans. Additionally, these impairment calculations are highly subjective because they also require management to make assumptions and apply judgments to estimates regarding the timing and amount of future cash flows and take into account various factors, including sales prices, development costs, market conditions, and absorption rates, probabilities related to various cash flow scenarios, and appropriate discount rates based on the perceived risks, among others. In evaluating whether an impairment is other-than-temporary, A&B considers all available information, including the length of time and extent of the impairment, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the affiliate, A&B’s ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value, and projected industry and economic trends, among others. Changes in these and other assumptions could affect the projected operational results and fair value of the unconsolidated affiliates, and accordingly, may require valuation adjustments to A&B’s investments that may materially impact A&B’s financial condition or its future operating results. For example, if current market conditions deteriorate significantly or a joint venture’s plans change materially, impairment charges may be required in future periods, and those charges could be material.
In July 2014, the Company invested $23.8 million in a tax equity investment related to the construction and operation of a 12-megawatt solar farm on Kauai. The Company recovers its investment primarily through tax credits and tax benefits, which are recorded in the Income tax expense (benefit) line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income. As these tax benefits were received and recognized, the Company recorded non-cash reductions of the investment's carrying value. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded net, non-cash reductions of the investment's carrying value of $2.6 million and $14.7 million, respectively.
In September 2013, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Kukui'ula Village ("Agreement") with DMB Kukui'ula Village LLC ("DMB"). Under the Agreement, the Company assumed financial and operational control of Kukui'ula Village LLC ("Village") and consolidated the assets and liabilities of Village at fair value, resulting in a $6.3 million write down of its investment in the joint venture, which is included in Impairment and equity losses related to joint ventures in the Consolidated Statements of Income.


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Weakness in particular real estate markets, difficulty in obtaining or renewing project-level financing or development approvals, and changes in A&B’s development strategy, among other factors, may affect the value or feasibility of certain development projects owned by A&B or by its joint ventures and could lead to additional impairment charges in the future.
Goodwill
The Company reviews goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The goodwill impairment test involves a two-step process. Step one of the goodwill impairment test estimates the fair value of a reporting unit using various methodologies, including discounted cash flows and market multiples. The discounted cash flow approach relies on a number of assumptions, including future macroeconomic conditions, market factors specific to the reporting unit, the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows to be generated by the business over an extended period of time, long-term growth rates for the business, and a discount rate that considers the risks related to the amount and timing of the cash flows, among others. Although the assumptions used by the Company in its discounted cash flow model are based on the best available market information and are consistent with the assumptions the Company used to generate its internal strategic plans and forecasts, significant judgment is required to estimate the amount and timing of future cash flows and the risk of achieving those cash flows. Under the market multiple methodology, the estimate of fair value may be based on market multiples of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) or revenues. When using market multiples of EBITDA or revenues, the Company must make judgments about the comparability of those multiples in closed and proposed transactions. Accordingly, changes in assumptions and estimates, including, but not limited to, changes driven by external factors, such as industry and economic trends, and those driven by internal factors, such as changes in business strategy and its internal forecasts, could have a material effect on the reporting unit's business, financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, the foregoing assumptions could be adversely impacted by any of the risks discussed in "Risk Factors."
If the results of the Company's step one test indicate that a reporting unit's estimated fair value is less than its carrying value, a step two analysis is performed. In the step two analysis, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. The implied value of goodwill is compared to the carrying value of goodwill. If the implied value of the goodwill exceeds the carrying value of goodwill, then goodwill is not considered to be impaired, and impaired if the implied value of goodwill is less than the carrying value of goodwill.

At December 31, 2015, the Company's goodwill totaled $102.3 million, primarily related to the 2013 acquisition of Grace Pacific. Of the total goodwill, $93.6 million relates to three reporting units in the Materials and Construction segment. The valuation of each reporting unit assumes that each is an unrelated business to be sold separately and independently from the other reporting units. As of the date of the last impairment test in the fourth quarter of 2015, the weighted average percentage (using reporting units’ carrying value) by which the fair values of the reporting units exceeded their carrying values was estimated to be between 9 and 10 percent. The Company's fair value estimate for reporting units include a number of assumptions, including increased levels of road infrastructure spending by governmental and private entities, expectations about the Company's share of governmental contracts, and material input and labor costs, among others. If actual revenues are lower (for example, due to a lower level of government or private contracts bid or won by the reporting units), or costs are higher than anticipated and cannot be recovered as part of the price of the work performed, as well as other factors that result in adverse changes in the key assumptions used in the fair value estimates mentioned above, the fair value of the Company's reporting units could be negatively impacted.
Revenue Recognition for Certain Long-Term Real Estate Developments
As discussed in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, revenues from real estate sales are generally recognized when sales are closed and title, risks and rewards pass to the buyer. For certain real estate sales, A&B and its joint venture partners account for revenues on long-term real estate development projects that have continuing post-closing involvement, such as Kukui’ula, using the percentage-of-completion method. Following this method, the amount of revenue recognized is based on the percentage of development costs that have been incurred through the reporting period in relation to total expected development cost associated with the subject property. Accordingly, if material changes to total expected development costs or revenues occur, A&B’s financial condition or its future operating results could be materially impacted.
Pension and Post-Retirement Estimates
The estimation of A&B’s pension and post-retirement expenses and liabilities requires that A&B make various assumptions. These assumptions include the following factors:
Discount rates


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Expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets
Health care cost trend rates
Salary growth
Inflation
Retirement rates
Mortality rates
Expected contributions
Actual results that differ from the assumptions made with respect to the above factors could materially affect A&B’s financial condition or its future operating results. The effects of changing assumptions are included in unamortized net gains and losses, which directly affect accumulated other comprehensive income. Additionally, these unamortized gains and losses are amortized and reclassified to income (loss) over future periods.
The benefit obligations for qualified pension and post-retirement plans, as of December 31, 2015, were determined using a discount rate of 4.50 percent. For A&B’s non-qualified benefit plans, the December 31, 2015 obligation was determined using a discount rate of 3.90 percent. The discount rate used for determining the year-end benefit plan obligation was generally calculated using a weighting of expected benefit payments and rates associated with high-quality U.S. corporate bonds for each year of expected payment to derive a single estimated rate at which the benefits could be effectively settled at December 31, 2015.
The expected return on plan assets assumption of 7.10 percent is principally based on the long-term outlook for various asset class returns, asset mix, the historical performance of the plan assets under the liability-driven investment strategy and a comparison of the estimated long-term return calculated to the distribution of assumptions adopted by other plans.
As of December 31, 2015, A&B’s post-retirement obligations were measured using an initial 7.0 percent health care cost trend rate in 2016, decreasing to 6.8 percent in 2017, and further decreasing by approximately 0.2-0.3 percent each year through 2028, with an ultimate rate of 4.5 percent in 2037.
Lowering the expected long-term rate of return on A&B’s qualified plan assets by one-half of one percent would have increased pre-tax pension expense for 2015 by approximately $0.8 million. Lowering the discount rate assumption by one-half of one percentage point would have increased pre-tax pension expense by approximately $1.0 million. Additional information about A&B’s benefit plans is included in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
As of December 31, 2015, the market value of A&B’s defined benefit plan assets totaled approximately $146.2 million, compared with $160.8 million as of December 31, 2014. The recorded net pension liability was approximately $48.4 million as of December 31, 2015 and approximately $43.6 million as of December 31, 2014. A&B’s contributions to its pension plans were approximately $2.6 million in 2015 and $5.7 million in 2014.
Income Taxes
A&B makes certain estimates and judgments in determining income tax expense for financial statement purposes. These estimates and judgments are applied in the calculation of tax credits, tax benefits and deductions, and in the calculation of certain deferred tax assets and liabilities, which arise from differences in the timing of recognition of revenue and expense for tax and financial statement purposes. Significant changes to these estimates may result in an increase or decrease to A&B’s tax provision in a subsequent period.
In addition, the calculation of tax liabilities involves significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken with respect to the application of complex tax laws. Resolution of these uncertainties in a manner inconsistent with management’s expectations could materially affect A&B’s financial condition or its future operating results.


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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a full description of the impact of recently issued accounting standards, which is incorporated herein by reference, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects on A&B’s results of operations and financial condition.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto. Amounts in this narrative are rounded to millions, but per-share calculations and percentages were calculated based on thousands. Accordingly, a recalculation of some per-share amounts and percentages, if based on the reported data, may be slightly different than the more accurate amounts included herein.
(dollars in millions, except per-share amounts)
2015
 
Chg.
 
2014
 
Chg.
 
2013
Operating Revenue
$
570.5

 
2%
 
$
560.0

 
53%
 
$
365.2

Operating Costs and Expenses
531.5

 
7%
 
495.4

 
52%
 
325.3

Operating Income
39.0

 
(40)%
 
64.6

 
62%
 
39.9

Other Income (Expense)
8.6

 
NM
 
(35.8
)
 
120%
 
(16.3
)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
16.5

 
NM
 
(1.4
)
 
NM
 
11.1

Income From Continuing Operations
31.1

 
3%
 
30.2

 
142%
 
12.5

Discontinued Operations (net of taxes)

 
(100)%
 
34.3

 
54%
 
22.3

Net Income
31.1

 
(52)%
 
64.5

 
85%
 
34.8

Income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(1.5
)
 
(52)%
 
(3.1
)
 
6X
 
(0.5
)
Net income attributable to A&B
$
29.6

 
(52)%
 
$
61.4

 
79%
 
$
34.3


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic Earnings Per Share
$
0.54

 
(57)%
 
$
1.26

 
64%
 
$
0.77

Diluted Earnings Per Share
$
0.54

 
(57)%
 
$
1.25

 
64%
 
$
0.76

2015 vs. 2014
Operating Revenue for 2015 increased 2 percent, or $10.5 million, to $570.5 million, primarily due to increased revenue from the Real Estate Development and Sales and Real Estate Leasing segments, partially offset by lower revenue from the Materials and Construction and Agribusiness segments. The reasons for business- and segment-specific year-to-year fluctuations in revenue are further described below in the Analysis of Operating Revenue and Profit by Segment.
Operating Costs and Expenses for 2015 increased 7 percent, or $36.1 million, to $531.5 million. Operating costs increased $36.1 million due to higher Real Estate Development segment and Agribusiness segment costs, partially offset by lower Materials and Construction segment costs. Agribusiness segment costs increased during 2015 as compared to 2014 primarily due to higher sugar operating costs of $14.0 million and $22.6 million of costs associated with the cessation of sugar operations. The reasons for changes in business- and segment-specific year-to-year fluctuations in operating costs, which affect segment operating profit, are more fully described below in the Analysis of Operating Revenue and Profit by Segment.
Other Income (Expense) was $8.6 million in 2015 compared with $(35.8) million in 2014. The change in other income (expense) was principally due to increased joint venture earnings from the closing of 329 Waihonua units in 2015, and a higher non-cash reduction in the carrying value of a tax equity investment in 2014. The Company made a $23.8 million investment in a 12-megawatt solar farm on Kauai ("KRS II") in July 2014, and the tax benefits associated with the KRS II investment are accompanied by non-cash reductions of the investment's carrying value. Tax benefits associated with the investment are included in the Income tax expense (benefit) line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Interest expense decreased by $2.2 million due to higher average debt levels in 2014 as a result of acquisitions made in late 2013.
Income Taxes and the effective rate were higher in 2015 compared with 2014, due principally to higher tax credits in 2014 associated with the Company's investment in KRS II.


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Income attributable to noncontrolling interest decreased $1.6 million in 2015 compared to 2014. The noncontrolling interest represents third-party minority interests in two entities that Grace consolidates and in which Grace owns a 70 percent share and 51 percent share.
2014 vs. 2013
Operating Revenue for 2014 increased 53 percent, or $194.8 million, to $560.0 million, primarily due to a full year of Materials and Construction revenue in 2014, compared to one fiscal quarter of revenue in 2013, as Grace was acquired on October 1, 2013. In addition, Real Estate Leasing revenue increased primarily due to expansion of the portfolio though acquisitions made in 2013. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in Agribusiness revenue. The reasons for business- and segment-specific year-to-year fluctuations in revenue are further described below in the Analysis of Operating Revenue and Profit by Segment.
Operating Costs and Expenses for 2014 increased 52 percent, or $170.1 million, to $495.4 million. Operating costs increased principally due to a full year of operating costs and expenses for Grace in 2014, compared to one quarter of Grace operating costs and expenses in 2013. Additionally, operating costs increased due to higher Real Estate Leasing segment costs, including increased depreciation expense related to 2013 acquisitions, and increased operating costs due to the expansion of the portfolio in 2013. The reasons for changes in business- and segment-specific year-to-year fluctuations in operating costs, which affect segment operating profit, are more fully described below in the Analysis of Operating Revenue and Profit by Segment.
Other Income (Expense) was $(35.8) million in 2014 compared with $(16.3) million in 2013. The change in other income (expense) was principally due to a $14.7 million reduction in the carrying value of the Company's investment in KRS II. Tax benefits associated with the KRS II investment are accompanied by non-cash reductions of the investment's carrying value. Tax benefits associated with the investment are included in the Income tax expense (benefit) line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Interest expense increased by $9.9 million due to higher average debt levels as a result of acquisitions made in 2013.
Income Taxes and the effective rate were lower in 2014 compared with 2013 due principally to tax benefits associated with the Company's investment in KRS II and Agribusiness losses from continuing operations in 2014 as compared to income in 2013, but was partially offset by higher income from continuing operations from the Materials and Construction segment due to a full year of results in 2014 versus one quarter of results in 2013.
Income attributable to noncontrolling interest increased $2.6 million in 2014 compared to 2013 due to the full year impact resulting from the acquisition of Grace on October 1, 2013. The noncontrolling interest represents third-party minority interests in two entities that Grace consolidates and in which Grace owns a 70 percent share and 51 percent share.

ANALYSIS OF OPERATING REVENUE AND PROFIT BY SEGMENT
Additional detailed information related to the operations and financial performance of the Company’s Operating Segments is included in Part II Item 6 and Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The following information should be read in relation to the information contained in those sections.
Real Estate
Real Estate Leasing and Real Estate Development and Sales revenue and operating profit are analyzed before subtracting amounts related to discontinued operations and sales proceeds related to the disposition of commercial properties. A discussion of discontinued operations for the real estate business is included separately.
Effect of Property Sales Mix on Operating Results: Direct year-over-year comparison of the Real Estate Development and Sales results may not provide a consistent, measurable indicator of future performance because results from period to period are significantly affected by the mix and timing of property sales. Operating results, by virtue of each project’s asset class, geography, and timing, are inherently variable. Earnings from joint venture investments are not included in segment revenue, but are included in operating profit. The mix of real estate sales in any year or quarter can be diverse and can include developed residential real estate, commercial properties, developable subdivision lots, undeveloped land, and property sold under threat of condemnation. The sale of undeveloped land and vacant parcels in Hawaii generally provides higher margins than does the sale of developed and commercial property, due to the low historical-cost basis of the Company’s Hawaii land. Consequently, Real Estate Development and Sales revenue trends, cash flows from the sales of real estate, and the amount of real estate held for sale on the balance sheets do not necessarily indicate future profitability trends for this segment.


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Additionally, the operating profit reported in each quarter does not necessarily follow a percentage of sales trend because the cost basis of property sold can differ significantly between transactions.
Real Estate Leasing; 2015 compared with 2014
(dollars in millions)
2015
 
2014
 
Change
Real Estate Leasing segment revenue
$
133.8

 
$
125.6

 
7
%
Real Estate Leasing operating costs and expenses
79.1

 
76.0

 
4
%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
1.8

 
1.7

 
6
%
Other segment expense/(income)
(0.2
)
 
0.4

 
NM

Segment operating profit
$
53.1

 
$
47.5

 
12
%
Operating profit margin
39.7
%
 
37.8
%
 
 
Net Operating Income*
$
83.9

 
$
77.3

 
9
%
Leasable Area (million sq. ft.) - Improved (at year end)
 
 
 
 
 
Hawaii - improved
2.7

 
2.6

 
 
Mainland - improved
2.2

 
2.5

 
 
Total improved
4.9

 
5.1

 
 
Hawaii urban ground leases (acres at year end)
106

 
115

 
 
*
Refer to page 46 for a discussion of management's use of a non-GAAP financial measure and the required reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures.
Real Estate Leasing revenue for 2015 was 7 percent higher than 2014, principally due to the revenue impact from the acquisitions of Kaka'ako Commerce Center (December 2014) and Aikahi Shopping Center leasehold improvements (May 2015), as well as improved performance from Hawaii properties, partially offset by the disposition of two Mainland properties in 2015 described in the acquisitions and dispositions table for 2015.
Operating profit was 12 percent higher in 2015, compared with 2014, principally due to improved performance from Hawaii properties and the favorable impact from the previously mentioned Hawaii acquisitions, partially offset by the two Mainland dispositions. Depreciation expense was approximately 3 percent higher year-over-year, as proceeds from commercial property sales under 1031 exchange transactions are reinvested in commercial properties at a higher relative book basis than the property sold.
The Company's commercial portfolio's weighted average occupancy summarized by geographic location and property type for the year ended December 31, 2015 was as follows:
Weighted average occupancy - percent
Hawaii
Mainland
Total
Retail
94%
93%
94%
Industrial
95%
99%
97%
Office
83%
91%
90%
Total portfolio
93%
95%
94%
Same-store occupancy in 2015 was 95 percent, unchanged from 2014.
In 2015, approximately 13.5 percent of leases, measured as a percentage of expiring annual gross rent to total annual gross rent, were scheduled to expire. As of December 31, 2015, approximately 66 percent of the expiring leases had been renewed, and the change in average annual rental income on renewals, including tenant concessions, if any, as compared to the prior rental income was 15 percent. Total tenant improvement costs and leasing commissions were $8.1 million in 2015.


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Leasable space was 4.9 million square feet at December 31, 2015, and included the following activity:
Dispositions
 
Acquisitions
Date
 
Property
 
Leasable sq. ft
 
Date
 
Property
 
Leasable sq. ft
3-15
 
Wilshire Shopping Center
 
46,500
 
5-15
 
Aikahi Park Shopping Center leasehold improvements
 
98,000
5-15
 
San Pedro Plaza
 
171,900
 
 
 
 
 
 
12-15
 
Union Bank
 
84,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Dispositions
 
302,400
 
 
 
Total Acquisitions
 
98,000
Real Estate Leasing; 2014 compared with 2013
(dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
Change
Real Estate Leasing segment revenue
$
125.6

 
$
110.4

 
14
 %
Real Estate Leasing operating costs and expenses
76.0

 
64.4

 
18
 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
1.7

 
2.3

 
(26
)%
Other segment expense
0.4

 
0.3

 
33
 %
Segment operating profit
$
47.5

 
$
43.4

 
9
 %
Operating profit margin
37.8
%
 
39.3
%
 
 
Net Operating Income*
$
77.3

 
$
68.8

 
12
 %
Leasable Area (million sq. ft.) - Improved (at year end)
 
 
 
 
 

Hawaii - improved
2.6

 
2.6

 


Mainland - improved
2.5

 
2.5

 
 

Total improved
5.1

 
5.1

 
 
Hawaii urban ground leases (acres at year end)
115

 
116

 
 
*
Refer to page 46 for a discussion of management's use of a non-GAAP financial measure and the required reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures.
Real Estate Leasing revenue for 2014 was 14 percent higher than the amount reported for 2013. The increase was principally due to the revenue impact resulting from the acquisitions of Waianae Mall (January 2013), Napili Plaza (May 2013), Pearl Highlands Center (September 2013), The Shops at Kukui'ula (September 2013) and the Kailua Portfolio (December 2013), partially offset by the dispositions of ten Mainland properties sold to fund the Kailua Portfolio acquisition.
Operating profit was 9 percent higher in 2014, compared with 2013, principally due to the favorable impact from previously mentioned Hawaii acquisitions and Mainland dispositions. Depreciation expense was approximately 11 percent higher year-over-year, as proceeds from commercial property sales under 1031 exchange transactions are reinvested in commercial properties at a higher relative book basis than the property sold.
Leasable space was 5.1 million square feet at December 31, 2014, and included the following activity:
Dispositions
 
Acquisitions
Date
 
Property
 
Leasable sq. ft
 
Date
 
Property
 
Leasable sq. ft
1-14
 
Maui Mall
 
185,700

 
12-14
 
Kaka'ako Commerce Center
 
204,400

 
 
Total Dispositions
 
185,700

 
 
 
Total Acquisitions
 
204,400




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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company calculates NOI as operating profit from continuing operations, less general and administrative expenses, straight-line rental adjustments, interest income, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, and gains on sales of interests in real estate. NOI is considered by management to be an important and appropriate supplemental performance metric because management believes it helps both investors and management understand the ongoing core operations of our properties excluding corporate and financing-related costs and noncash depreciation and amortization. NOI is an unlevered operating performance metric of our properties and allows for a useful comparison of the operating performance of individual assets or groups of assets. This measure thereby provides an operating perspective not immediately apparent from GAAP income (loss) from operations or net income (loss). NOI should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income as an indicator of the Company's financial performance or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of the Company's liquidity. Other real estate companies may use different methodologies for calculating NOI, and accordingly, the Company's presentation of NOI may not be comparable to other real estate companies. The Company believes that the Real Estate Leasing segment's operating profit from continuing operations is the most directly comparable GAAP measurement to NOI. A reconciliation of Real Estate Leasing operating profit to Real Estate Leasing segment NOI is as follows:
Reconciliation of Real Estate Leasing Operating Profit to NOI
(In Millions, Unaudited)
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Real Estate Leasing segment operating profit before discontinued operations
$
53.1

 
$
47.5

 
$
43.4

Less amounts reported in discontinued operations (pre-tax)

 
(0.3
)
 
(14.6
)
Real Estate Leasing segment operating profit after subtracting discontinued operations
53.1

 
47.2

 
28.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
28.9

 
28.0

 
24.8

Straight-line lease adjustments
(2.3
)
 
(2.7
)
 
(2.9
)
General and administrative expenses
3.9

 
4.5

 
3.5

Other
0.3

 

 

Discontinued operations

 
0.3

 
14.6

Real Estate Leasing segment NOI
$
83.9

 
$
77.3

 
$
68.8



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Real Estate Development and Sales; 2015 compared with 2014 and 2013
(dollars in millions)
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Improved property sales revenue1
$
31.0

 
$
64.1

 
$
331.6

Development sales revenue
75.0

 
56.6

 
41.8

Unimproved/other property sales revenue
25.5

 
29.3

 
49.6

Total Real Estate Development and Sales segment revenue1
131.5

 
150.0

 
423.0

Cost of Real Estate Development and Sales1
(82.1
)
 
(55.2
)
 
(362.3
)
Operating expenses
(15.0
)
 
(16.7
)
 
(16.0
)
Write down of The Shops at Kukui'ula joint venture investment

 

 
(6.3
)
Earnings from joint ventures
30.2

 
2.0

 
4.3

Other income
0.4

 
5.6

 
1.7

Total Real Estate Development and Sales operating profit
$
65.0

 
$
85.7

 
$
44.4

Real Estate Development and Sales operating profit margin
49.4
%
 
57.1
%
 
10.5
%
1  
2015 includes the sales of an office building in Washington in December 2015, a Colorado retail property in March 2015 and a Texas office building in May 2015 that are classified within cost of sales and development in the Consolidated Statement of Income, but reflected as revenue for segment reporting purposes.
2015: Revenue from Real Estate Development and Sales, before subtracting amounts related to improved property sales, was $131.5 million, principally related to the sales of five residential lots on Oahu, 18.4 acres at Maui Business Park II, sales of three Mainland properties, 10 parcels on Maui, three Kauai parcels, and a parcel in Santa Barbara, California. Operating profit also included joint venture residential sales of 329 Waihonua condominium units on Oahu, 22 units at Kukui’ula on Kauai, 12 units at Ka Milo on the Island of Hawaii, and the one remaining unit at Kai Malu on Maui. The margin on these sales was partially offset by joint venture expenses.
2014: Revenue from Real Estate Development and Sales, before subtracting amounts presented as discontinued operations, was $150.0 million, principally related to the sale of Maui Mall, seven residential lots on Oahu, 7.2 acres at Maui Business Park II, a 6.4-acre parcel at Wailea resort on Maui, 11 parcels on Maui, and the deferred recognition of proceeds from three retail Mainland properties. Operating income included returns from the Company’s investment in the 205-unit One Ala Moana condominium on Oahu. Operating profit also included joint venture residential sales of 14 units at Kukui’ula on Kauai, 15 residential units at Ka Milo on the Island of Hawaii, two units at Kai Malu on Maui and 12 residential units at the Waihonua condominium on Oahu. The margin on these sales was partially offset by joint venture expenses.
2013: Revenue from Real Estate Development and Sales, before subtracting amounts presented as discontinued operations, was $423.0 million, principally related to the gain on the sale of 10 Mainland improved properties, nine residential lots on Oahu, a 24-acre bulk parcel adjacent to Maui Business Park II, two non-core Maui land parcels and a small commercial lot on Oahu. Operating profit also included joint venture residential sales of 10 units at Kukui’ula on Kauai, 13 residential units at Ka Milo on the Island of Hawaii and seven units at Kai Malu on Maui. The margin on the sales described above was partially offset by a $6.3 million impairment charge in the third quarter of 2013, related to taking control of The Shops at Kukui’ula and the consolidation of the joint venture, as well as due diligence costs related to acquisition activities and joint venture expenses.
Discontinued Operations; The revenue, operating profit, and after-tax effects of discontinued operations for 2015, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in millions, except per-share amounts):
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Proceeds from the sale of income-producing properties (Real Estate Development and Sales Segment)
$

 
$
70.1

 
$
337.6

Real Estate Leasing revenue (Real Estate Leasing Segment)
$

 
$
0.3

 
$
31.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on sale of income-producing properties
$

 
$
55.9

 
$
22.1

Real Estate Leasing operating profit

 
0.3

 
14.6

   Total operating profit before taxes

 
56.2

 
36.7

Income tax expense

 
21.9

 
14.4

   Income from discontinued operations
$

 
$
34.3

 
$
22.3



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2015:  There were no sales in 2015 that were classified as discontinued operations pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.
2014: The revenues and expenses related to the sale of Maui Mall, a retail property in Hawaii, were classified as discontinued operations.
2013: The revenues and expenses related to the sales of Northpoint Industrial, an industrial property in California; Centennial Plaza, an industrial property in Utah; Issaquah Office Center, an office building in Washington; Republic Distribution Center, an industrial property in Texas; Activity Distribution Center, an industrial building in California; Heritage Business Park, an industrial property in Texas; Savannah Logistics Center, an industrial warehouse in Georgia; Broadlands Marketplace, a retail property in Colorado; Meadows on the Parkway, a retail center in Colorado; and Rancho Temecula, a retail center in California were classified as discontinued operations. Additionally, the revenues and expenses related to Maui Mall, a retail property on Maui sold on January 6, 2014, were classified as discontinued operations as of December 31, 2013.

Materials and Construction
Materials and Construction; 2015 compared with 2014
(dollars in millions)
2015
 
2014
Change
Revenue
$
219.0

 
$
234.3

(7
)%
Operating profit
$
30.9

 
$
25.9

19
 %
Operating profit margin
14.1
%
 
11.1
%
 
Depreciation and amortization
$
11.6

 
$
15.2

(24
)%
Aggregate produced (tons in thousands)
759.1

 
793.7

(4
)%
Aggregate used and sold (tons in thousands)
840.2

 
711.4

18
 %
Asphaltic concrete placed (tons in thousands)
466.7

 
470.5

(1
)%
Backlog
$
226.5

 
$
219.4

3
 %
Materials and Construction revenue was $219.0 million in 2015, compared to $234.3 million in 2014. Revenue declined 7 percent primarily due to a reduction in the price of asphalt sold due to the decline in oil prices, partially offset by increased material and construction- and traffic-control-related product sales. Backlog at the end of December 31, 2015 was $226.5 million, compared to $219.4 million as of December 31, 2014. Backlog includes the entire backlog of Maui Paving, a 50 percent-owned non-consolidated affiliate.
Operating profit was $30.9 million for 2015, compared to $25.9 million for 2014. The increase was primarily related to increased paving, quarrying, and material sales, as well as earnings from a materials joint venture, partially offset by lower asphalt sales margins. Operating profit for 2015 also reflected approximately $1.0 million of negative non-cash depreciation and amortization charges from purchase price accounting adjustments to tangible and intangible assets recorded at fair value in the acquisition of Grace. Earnings from joint venture investments are not included in segment revenue, but are included in operating profit.


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Materials and Construction (2013 includes Grace results only from its October 1, 2013 acquisition)
(dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
Revenue
$
234.3

 
$
54.9

Operating profit
$
25.9

 
$
2.9

Operating profit margin
11.1
%
 
5.3
%
Depreciation and amortization
$
15.2

 
$
4.4

Aggregate produced (tons in thousands)
793.7

 
193.1

Aggregate used and sold (tons in thousands)
711.4

 
112.3

Asphaltic concrete placed (tons in thousands)
470.5

 
114.5

Backlog
$
219.4

 
$
218.1

On October 1, 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of Grace. Segment results for 2013 reflect Grace's results from the date of acquisition to December 31, 2013, and are, therefore, not comparable to full-year results for 2014.
Materials and Construction revenue was $234.3 million in 2014, and was primarily attributable to Grace's paving activities and construction material sales. Backlog at the end of December 31, 2014 was $219.4 million, compared to $218.1 million as of December 31, 2013.
Operating profit was $25.9 million for 2014, and was primarily related to paving, quarrying, and material sales and reflected approximately $4.0 million of negative non-cash depreciation and amortization charges from purchase price accounting adjustments to tangible and intangible assets recorded at fair value in the acquisition of Grace.

Agribusiness
Agribusiness; 2015 compared with 2014
(dollars in millions)
2015
 
2014
 
Change
Revenue
$
117.2

 
$
120.5

 
(3
)%
Operating loss
$
(51.9
)
 
$
(11.8
)
 
(4X)

Operating margin
NM

 
NM

 
 
Tons sugar produced
136,400

 
162,100

 
(16
)%
Tons sugar sold (raw and specialty sugar)
152,300

 
154,300

 
(1
)%
Agribusiness revenue decreased $3.3 million, or 3 percent, in 2015 as compared to 2014. The decrease was primarily due to lower power sales revenue related to lower deliveries from a newly amended power contract, lower molasses revenue due to lower production and sales during the year, partially offset by higher raw sugar revenue from a higher price.
Operating loss increased $40.1 million in 2015 compared with 2014. The increase was primarily due to $22.6 million of charges recognized in connection with the cessation of sugar operations at HC&S, lower raw sugar margin due to lower production during the year, lower power margin from lower pricing and volume, and a 2014 land sale that did not repeat in 2015.
Sugar production in 2015 was 16 percent lower than 2014 due to a lower number of acres harvested, as well as lower yields, as a result of inclement weather during the harvesting season. Tons of sugar sold were one percent lower in 2015 than in 2014, due principally to lower volume of specialty sugar sold.


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Agribusiness; 2014 compared with 2013
(dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
Change
Revenue
$
120.5

 
146.1

 
(18
)%
Operating profit (loss)
$
(11.8
)
 
10.7

 
NM

Operating margin
NM

 
7.3
%
 
 
Tons sugar produced
162,100

 
191,500

 
(15
)%
Tons sugar sold (raw and specialty sugar)
154,300

 
159,600

 
(3
)%
Agribusiness revenue decreased $25.6 million, or 18 percent, in 2014 compared with 2013. The decrease was primarily due to lower raw sugar sales revenue due principally to lower prices, lower vessel charter revenue due to no outside charters in 2014, and lower specialty sugar sales from lower volume, partially offset by higher power sales volume and price, and higher molasses sales volume.
Operating profit decreased $22.5 million in 2014 compared with 2013. The decrease was primarily due to lower raw sugar margin due to lower pricing and production during the year, lower other operating income, which included insurance proceeds received in 2013 that did not reoccur in 2014 and no outside charters, partially offset by higher power margins primarily due to a higher volume of deliveries.
Sugar production in 2014 was 15 percent lower than 2013 due principally to a lower number of acres harvested as a result of inclement weather during the harvesting season. Tons of sugar sold were three percent lower in 2014 than in 2013, due principally to lower volume of specialty sugar sold.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Overview: A&B’s primary liquidity needs have historically been to support working capital requirements and fund capital expenditures and real estate developments. A&B’s principal sources of liquidity have been cash flows provided by operating activities, available cash and cash equivalent balances, and borrowing capacity under its various credit facilities.
A&B’s operating income is generated by its subsidiaries. There are no restrictions on the ability of A&B’s wholly owned subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to A&B. A&B regularly evaluates investment opportunities, including development projects, joint venture investments, share repurchases, business acquisitions and other strategic transactions to increase shareholder value. A&B cannot predict whether or when it may enter into acquisitions or joint ventures or what impact any such transactions could have on A&B’s results of operations, cash flows or financial condition. A&B’s cash flows from operations, borrowing availability and overall liquidity are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 17.
Cash Flows: Cash flows from operations continue to be a significant source of liquidity for the Company. During each of the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, cash flows from operating activities, which include expenditures related to real estate developments held-for-sale, were $128.5 million, $39.1 million, and $(38.3) million, respectively. The increase in cash flows from operations of $89.4 million from 2014 to 2015 was primarily due to lower expenditures for real estate development inventory of $34.5 million, a reduction in sugar-related and materials and construction-related inventories of $39.4 million, and an increase in proceeds from sales of real estate inventory of $19.4 million.
Cash provided by investing activities was $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, while cash used in investing activities was $28.0 million, and $211.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, and 2013, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2015, cash used in investing activities included cash outlays related to capital expenditures and investments in non-consolidated affiliates, which were $43.4 million and $29.4 million, respectively. Proceeds received from the disposal of properties related to 1031 transactions were $40.0 million, of which approximately $22.6 million represented reverse 1031 sales proceeds related to the Kaka'ako Commerce Center transaction in 2014 and $17.4 million is expected to be reinvested in 1031 transactions during 2016. Other investing cash flow activity during 2015 included $44.4 million of proceeds from joint ventures, principally related to Waihonua, as well as $8.1 million related to the disposal of property and other assets.


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Net cash flows used in investing activities for capital expenditures were as follows:
 
 
December 31,
(dollars in millions)
 
2015
 
2014
 
Change
Commercial real estate property acquisition/improvements
 
$
16.2

 
$
32.6

 
(50
)%
Tenant improvements
 
5.5

 
4.3

 
28
 %
Quarrying and paving
 
7.2

 
10.7

 
(33
)%
Agribusiness and other
 
14.5

 
12.6

 
15
 %
Total capital expenditures*
 
$
43.4

 
$
60.2

 
(28
)%
*
Capital expenditures for real estate developments to be held and sold as real estate development inventory are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as operating activities.
In 2016, A&B expects that its required minimum maintenance capital expenditures will be approximately $24 million a year. A&B’s total capital budget for 2016, which is primarily related to growth capital, is currently planned for approximately $260 million, and includes spending for new, but currently unidentified investment opportunities, as well as expenditures for real estate developments and 1031 lease portfolio acquisitions. Approximately $80 million of the total projected capital budget relates to ongoing real estate development and investment, including Kamalani, B-note investment funding, Kukui’ula and other investments. Additionally, $50 million of the 2015 capital budget relate to currently unidentified real estate and other investment opportunities and approximately $108 million relates to 1031 acquisitions. Of the remaining projected capital expenditures, $14 million relates to lease portfolio maintenance capital and the balance principally relates to growth and maintenance capital for Grace and the Agribusiness segment. Should investment opportunities in excess of the amounts budgeted arise, A&B believes it has adequate sources of liquidity to fund these investments.
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities totaled $(131.0) million, $(11.6) million and $252.2 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in cash flows used in financing activities in 2015 was primarily due to lower borrowings and higher repayments of debt during 2015 as compared to 2014. As a result, the Company's debt balance declined by $117.8 million during 2015.
The Company believes that funds generated from results of operations, available cash and cash equivalents, and available borrowings under credit facilities will be sufficient to finance the Company’s business requirements for the next fiscal year, including working capital, capital expenditures, potential acquisitions and stock repurchases. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will continue to generate cash flows at or above current levels or that it will be able to maintain its ability to borrow under its available credit facilities.
Other Sources of Liquidity:  Additional sources of liquidity for the Company consisted of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, and quarry and sugar inventories that totaled approximately $104.0 million at December 31, 2015, a decrease of $12.6 million from December 31, 2014. This net decrease was due primarily to $7.0 million and $11.0 million in lower sugar and quarry inventories, respectively, partially offset by a $5.5 million increase in trade receivables.
The Company also has revolving credit and term facilities that provide additional sources of liquidity for working capital requirements or investment opportunities on a short-term as well as longer-term basis. Total debt was $588.2 million at the end of 2015 compared with $706.0 million at the end of 2014. As of December 31, 2015, undrawn amounts under these facilities, which are more fully described below, totaled $413.5 million, and includes $26.0 million that may only be used for asphalt purchases.
In December 2015, the Company entered into a three-year unsecured note purchase and private shelf agreement (the "Prudential Agreement") with Prudential Investment Management, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, "Prudential") that enabled the Company to issue notes in an aggregate amount up to $450 million, less the sum of all principal amounts then outstanding on any notes issued by the Company or any of its subsidiaries to Prudential and the amounts of any notes that are committed under the Prudential Agreement. The Prudential Agreement, as amended, expires in December 2018 and contains certain restrictive covenants that are substantially the same as the covenants contained in the A&B Senior Credit Facility, as amended. Borrowings under the shelf facility bear interest at rates that are determined at the time of the borrowing. At December 31, 2015, approximately $123.1 million of uncommitted shelf capacity was undrawn under the facility.
The Company has a revolving senior credit facility that provides for an aggregate $350 million, 5-year unsecured commitment (A&B Senior Credit Facility), with an uncommitted $100 million increase option. On December 31, 2015, the Company completed an amendment to the A&B Senior Credit Facility agreement, which extended the maturity date to


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December 2020, modified certain covenants, and reduced the interest rates and fees charged under the credit facility. Amounts drawn under the facility bear interest at a stated rate, as defined, plus a margin based on a ratio of debt to total adjusted asset value pricing grid. At December 31, 2015, $73.8 million was outstanding, $11.8 million in letters of credit had been issued against the facility, and $264.4 million remained undrawn.
A&B’s ability to access its credit facilities is subject to its compliance with the terms and conditions of the credit facilities, including financial covenants. The financial covenants under current agreements require A&B to maintain certain financial covenants, such as the maintenance of minimum shareholders’ equity levels, minimum EBITDA to fixed charges ratio, maximum debt to total assets ratio, minimum unencumbered income-producing asset value to unencumbered debt ratio and limitations on priority debt. At December 31, 2015, A&B was in compliance with all such covenants. While there can be no assurance that A&B will remain in compliance with its covenants, A&B expects that it will remain in compliance. Credit facilities are more fully described in Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Balance Sheet: The Company had working capital deficiencies of $32.2 million and $15.4 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in the working capital deficiency is primarily attributed to lower sugar and quarry inventory in the Agribusiness and Material and Construction segments, respectively.
Tax-Deferred Real Estate Exchanges: Sales: During 2015, sales and condemnation proceeds that qualified for potential tax-deferral treatment under Internal Revenue Code Sections 1031 and 1033 totaled approximately $39.9 million from the sale of office properties in Texas and Washington, a retail property in Colorado and non-core land on Maui. During 2014, sales and condemnation proceeds that qualified for potential tax-deferral treatment under Internal Revenue Code Sections 1031 and 1033 totaled approximately $81.7 million from the sale of Maui Mall and non-core land on Maui.
Purchases: During 2015, the Company utilized $1.9 million from tax-deferred sales to acquire the land adjacent to Lahaina Square on Maui under a forward 1031 transaction. During 2014, the Company acquired Kaka'ako Commerce Center, a 204,400-square-foot, light-industrial complex in urban Honolulu, under a forward 1031 exchange transaction, in which the Company utilized $14.9 million from tax-deferred sales during 2014, as well as proceeds from the sales of several Maui land properties and three mainland properties in 2015.
The proceeds from 1031 tax-deferred sales are held in escrow pending future use to purchase new real estate assets. The proceeds from 1033 condemnations are held by the Company until the funds are redeployed. As of December 31, 2015, there were approximately $17.4 million in proceeds from tax-deferred sales or condemnations that had not been reinvested.     

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Contractual Obligations: At December 31, 2015, the Company had the following estimated contractual obligations (in millions):



 
Payment due by period
 




 

 

 

 

Contractual Obligations

Total
 
2016
 
2017-2018
 
2019-2020
 
Thereafter
Long-term debt obligations
(a)
$
587.9

 
$
90.4

 
$
81.7

 
$
144.4

 
$
271.4

Estimated interest on debt
(b)
137.2

 
28.2

 
39.8

 
29.5

 
39.7

Purchase obligations
(c)
16.5

 
16.5

 

 

 

Post-retirement obligations
(d)
8.8

 
1.0

 
2.0

 
1.9

 
3.9

Non-qualified benefit obligations
(e)
8.0

 
4.2

 
1.1

 
0.1

 
2.6

Operating lease obligations
(f)
50.5

 
5.7

 
10.6

 
9.0

 
25.2

Total

$
808.9

 
$
146.0

 
$
135.2

 
$
184.9

 
$
342.8

(a)
Long-term debt obligations (including current portion, but excluding debt premium or discount) include principal repayments of short-term and long-term debt for the respective period(s) described (see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for principal repayments for each of the next five years). Long-term debt includes amounts borrowed under revolving credit facilities and have been reflected as payments due in 2020.
(b)
Estimated cash paid for interest on debt is determined based on (1) the stated interest rate for fixed debt and (2) the rate in effect on December 31, 2015 for variable rate debt. Because the Company’s variable rate debt may be


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rolled over, actual interest may be greater or less than the amounts indicated. Estimated interest on debt also includes swap payments on the Company's interest rate swaps.
(c)
Purchase obligations include only non-cancelable contractual obligations for the purchases of goods and services. Arrangements are considered purchase obligations if a contract specifies all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, a pricing structure and approximate timing of the transaction. Any amounts reflected on the consolidated balance sheet as accounts payable and accrued liabilities are excluded from the table above.
(d)
Post-retirement obligations include expected payments to medical service providers in connection with providing benefits to the Company’s employees and retirees. The $3.9 million noted in the column labeled “Thereafter” comprises estimated benefit payments for 2021 through 2025. Post-retirement obligations are described further in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The obligation for pensions reflected on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet is excluded from the table above because the Company is unable to reliably estimate the timing and amount of contributions.
(e)
Non-qualified benefit obligations include estimated payments to executives and directors under the Company’s three non-qualified plans. The $2.6 million noted in the column labeled “Thereafter” comprises estimated benefit payments for 2021 through 2025. Additional information about the Company’s non-qualified plans is included in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(f)
Operating lease obligations primarily include land, office space and equipment under non-cancelable, long-term lease arrangements that do not transfer the rights and risks of ownership to A&B. These amounts are further described in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Upon Separation from Matson in 2012, the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits were reflected in Matson’s financial statements because Matson is considered the successor parent to the affiliated tax group. In connection with the Separation, the Company entered into a tax indemnification agreement with Matson and established a liability of $1 million, representing the fair value of the indemnity to Matson in the event the Company’s pre-separation unrecognized tax benefits are not realized. The remaining liability as of December 31, 2015 was $0.1 million. As of December 31, 2015, the Company has not identified any material unrecognized tax positions.
Other Commitments and Contingencies: A description of other commitments, contingencies and off-balance sheet arrangements, is described in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of Item 8 in this Form 10-K, and incorporated herein by reference.

OUTLOOK
All of the forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by the inherent risks of the Company’s operations and the markets it serves, as more fully described on pages 17 to 29 of this Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC.
There are two primary sources of periodic economic forecasts and data for the State of Hawaii: The University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) and the State’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). Much of the economic information included herein has been derived from economic reports available on UHERO’s and DBEDT’s websites that provide more complete information about the status of, and forecast for, the Hawaii economy. Information below on Oahu residential resales is published by the Honolulu Board of Realtors and Title Guaranty of Hawaii, Incorporated. Information below on the Oahu commercial real estate market is provided by Colliers International (Hawaii). Bankruptcy filing information cited below is published by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Hawaii. Information below on foreclosures is from published reports. Debit and credit card same-store sales activity is provided by First Hawaiian Bank.
The Company’s overall outlook assumes steady growth for the U.S. and Hawaii economies. The Hawaii economy produced real growth of 2.0 percent in 2015 and is expected to continue to grow at a moderate pace for the next several years.
The primary driver of growth is tourism, which set an all-time record for visitor expenditures and arrivals for a fourth consecutive year in 2015 and is expected to continue to grow at a modest rate for the next several years.
Construction continues its upward trend. The value of statewide construction permits for 2015 was $4.0 billion, up by 19.6 percent over 2014, led by an increase in residential and commercial/industrial construction permits.
The median resale prices for homes and condominiums on Oahu reached record highs in 2015. The median resale price for a home on Oahu in 2015 was $700,000, up 3.7 percent compared to 2014, and the median resale price of an Oahu condominium was up 2.9 percent at $360,000. In December, median resale prices for Oahu condominiums reached a record


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high of $386,250. For December 2015, days on market were low at 20 days for homes and 22 days for condos. Single-family resales on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island improved in 2015 compared to 2014.
Oahu commercial real estate continues to perform well, as detailed in the table below. Vacancy has trended lower, with the exception of retail vacancy rates, which were higher for the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to the fourth quarter of 2014, due to the addition of a new wing at the Ala Moana Shopping Center. Average asking rents have increased for all asset classes.
Property Type

Vacancy Rate for the Quarter Ended
December 31, 2015

Vacancy Rate for the Quarter Ended
December 31, 2014
Percentage Point Change
Average Asking Rent Per Square Foot Per Month
for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2015
Average Asking Rent Per Square Foot Per Month
for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2014
Percent Change
Retail
5.1%
4.1%
1.0
$3.84
$3.64
5.5%
Industrial
1.7%
2.1%
(0.4)
$1.13
$1.10
2.7%
Office
12.7%
13.2%
(0.5)
$1.67
$1.64
1.8%
The state continues to see positive trends in other economic indicators. Unemployment in December 2015 was 3.2 percent, down from 4.0 percent in December 2014, and below the national unemployment rate of 5.0 percent. Bankruptcy filings in 2015 were down by 7.8 percent compared to 2014. Foreclosures were down 12.4 percent in 2015 compared to last year. First Hawaiian Bank reported that its debit and credit card same-store sales activity increased 8.4 percent for the fourth quarter of 2015, compared to the fourth quarter of 2014.
The Company's Real Estate Leasing net operating income (NOI) was up 8.5 percent* in 2015. In 2016, NOI is expected to grow only slightly due to the near-term NOI impacts related to the continued migration of Mainland commercial assets to Hawaii, the strategic repositioning of certain Hawaii retail assets, and the timing of lease expirations for several large tenants.
The volume and timing of real estate development sales are always difficult to predict with any accuracy. In 2016, the Company expects to close on the sales of Mainland commercial properties to fund the Manoa Marketplace acquisition, as well as joint venture sales of the tower and mid-rise units at The Collection in the fourth quarter.
In January 2016, the Company announced the cessation of sugar operations at Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company (HC&S) and, as a result, expects to recognize losses of $95 million to $125 million in 2016, which consist of operating losses related to the ongoing Agribusiness operations (including the final sugar harvest at HC&S) in the range of $5 million to $15 million and cessation-related charges in the range of $89 million to $110 million. Based upon current production estimates and sugar prices, the cessation is projected to be a cash neutral event as the cash outlays related to the cessation process are expected to be offset by the recapture of cash currently tied up in working capital, cash proceeds from the final harvest in 2016, and cash tax benefits realized. Post-cessation, the Company expects the volatility in Agribusiness earnings to be reduced significantly and that the segment will be breakeven to modestly profitable on a normalized basis.
As of December 31, 2015, the Materials and Construction segment had a consolidated backlog of $226.5 million. The performance of the segment in 2016 will be dictated largely by the percentage of the backlog that Grace can complete and the amount of agency bids issued, won and completed. Paving progress will be determined, in part, by prevailing weather conditions. The environment remains favorable for an increase in paving and material sales activity as a result of continued significant deferred maintenance on Oahu’s roads and the near-term potential for an increase in residential development in West Oahu.
*
Refer to page 46 for a discussion of management's use of a non-GAAP financial measure and the required reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures.


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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
A&B is exposed to changes in interest rates, primarily as a result of its borrowing and investing activities used to maintain liquidity and to fund business operations. In order to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates, A&B utilizes a balanced mix of debt maturities, along with both fixed-rate and variable-rate debt. The nature and amount of A&B’s long-term and short-term debt can be expected to fluctuate as a result of future business requirements, market conditions, and other factors.
A&B’s fixed rate debt, excluding debt premium or discount, consists of $446.1 million in principal term notes. A&B’s variable rate debt consists of $77.8 million under its revolving credit facilities and $64.0 million under term loans. Other than in default, A&B does not have an obligation, nor the option in some cases, to prepay its fixed-rate debt prior to maturity and, as a result, interest rate fluctuations and the resulting changes in fair value would not have an impact on A&B’s financial condition or results of operations unless A&B was required to refinance such debt. For A&B’s variable rate debt, a one percent increase in interest rates would have a $1.2 million impact on A&B's results of operations for 2015, assuming the December 31, 2015 balance of the variable rate debt was outstanding throughout 2015.
The following table summarizes A&B’s debt obligations at December 31, 2015, presenting principal cash flows and related interest rates by the expected fiscal year of repayment.

Expected Fiscal Year of Repayment as of December 31, 2015 (dollars in millions)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Fair Value at


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
December 31,

2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
2019
 
2020
 
Thereafter
 
Total
 
2015
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
$
31.8

 
$
39.0

 
$
39.4

 
$
38.7

 
$
35.9

 
$
261.3

 
$
446.1

 
$
456.1

Average interest rate
4.87
%
 
4.83
%
 
4.75
%
 
4.68
%
 
4.61
%
 
4.39
%
 
4.54
%
 


Variable rate
$
58.6

 
$
1.6

 
$
1.7

 
$
1.8

 
$
67.9

 
$
10.2

 
$
141.8

 
$
140.9

Average interest rate*
2.43
%
 
2.24
%
 
2.26
%
 
2.28
%
 
2.30
%
 
2.08
%
 
2.27
%
 

*
Estimated interest rates on variable debt are determined based on the rate in effect on December 31, 2015. Actual interest rates may be greater or less than the amounts indicated when variable rate debt is rolled over.
From time to time, the Company may invest its excess cash in short-term money market funds that purchase government securities or corporate debt securities. At December 31, 2015, the Company had a negligible amount invested in money market funds. These money market funds maintain a weighted average maturity of less than 90 days, and accordingly, a one percent change in interest rates is not expected to have a material impact on the fair value of these investments or on interest income.
A&B has no material exposure to foreign currency risks, although it is indirectly affected by changes in currency rates to the extent that changes in rates affect tourism in Hawaii.



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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
 
 
 
Page
 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
57
Consolidated Statements of Income
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statements of Equity
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
1.
Background and Basis of Presentation
 
2.
Significant Accounting Policies
 
3.
Related Party Transactions
 
4.
Discontinued Operations
 
5.
Investments in Affiliates
 
6.
Uncompleted Contracts
 
7.
Property
 
8.
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
 
9.
Leases – The Company as Lessee
 
10
Leases – The Company as Lessor
 
11.
Employee Benefit Plans
 
12.
Income Taxes
 
13.
Share-Based Awards
 
14.
Commitments and Contingencies
 
15.
Derivative Instruments
 
16.
Earnings Per Share "EPS"
 
17.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
 
18.
Cessation of HC&S Sugar Operations
 
19.
Segment Results
 
20.
Subsequent Event




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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
Honolulu, Hawaii

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements 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, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 29, 2016, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
    
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Honolulu, Hawaii
February 29, 2016
 









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ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In millions, except per-share amounts)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Operating Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate leasing
$
133.8

 
$
125.2

 
$
78.8

Real estate development and sales
100.5

 
80.0

 
85.4

Materials and construction
219.0

 
234.3

 
54.9

Agribusiness
117.2

 
120.5

 
146.1

Total operating revenue
570.5

 
560.0

 
365.2

Operating Costs and Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of real estate leasing
80.6

 
78.3

 
48.4

Cost of real estate development and sales
51.1

 
41.0

 
46.7

Cost of materials and construction contracts
175.7

 
191.3

 
47.6

Cost of agribusiness goods and services
168.8

 
131.9

 
136.8

Selling, general and administrative
55.3

 
52.9

 
41.2

Separation/acquisition costs

 

 
4.6

Total operating costs and expenses
531.5

 
495.4

 
325.3

Operating Income
39.0

 
64.6

 
39.9

Other Income and (Expense):
 
 
 
 
 
Income related to joint ventures
36.8

 
2.1

 
4.3

Gain on insurance proceeds

 

 
2.4

Impairment and equity losses related to joint ventures

 
(0.3
)
 
(6.6
)
Reduction in KRS II carrying value, net (Note 5, 12, 14)

(2.6
)
 
(14.7
)
 

Interest income and other
1.2

 
6.1

 
2.7

Interest expense
(26.8
)
 
(29.0
)
 
(19.1
)
Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
47.6

 
28.8

 
23.6

Income tax expense (benefit)
16.5

 
(1.4
)
 
11.1

Income From Continuing Operations
31.1

 
30.2

 
12.5

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (Note 4)

 
34.3

 
22.3

Net Income
31.1

 
64.5

 
34.8

Income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(1.5
)
 
(3.1
)
 
(0.5
)
Net Income Attributable to A&B
$
29.6

 
$
61.4

 
$
34.3

 
 
 

 
 
Basic Earnings per Share of Common Stock:
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations available to A&B shareholders
$
0.54

 
$
0.56

 
$
0.27

Discontinued operations available to A&B shareholders

 
0.70

 
0.50

Net income available to A&B shareholders
$
0.54

 
$
1.26

 
$
0.77

Diluted Earnings per Share of Common Stock:

 

 

Continuing operations available to A&B shareholders
$
0.54

 
$
0.55

 
$
0.26

Discontinued operations available to A&B shareholders

 
0.70

 
0.50

Net income available to A&B shareholders
$
0.54

 
$
1.25

 
$
0.76

 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
   Basic
48.9

 
48.7

 
44.4

   Diluted
49.3

 
49.3

 
45.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts Available to A&B Shareholders (Note 16):
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
$
26.5

 
$
27.1

 
$
12.0

Discontinued operations, net of tax

 
34.3

 
22.3

Net income
$
26.5

 
$
61.4

 
$
34.3


See notes to consolidated financial statements.



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ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In millions)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Net Income
$
31.1

 
$
64.5

 
$
34.8

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
 
 
 
 
 
Defined benefit pension plans:
 
 
 
 
 
Net gain (loss) / prior service credit (cost)
(7.1
)
 
(26.7
)
 
22.4

Amortization of net loss included in net periodic pension cost
7.3

 
4.5

 
7.7

Amortization of prior service credit included in net periodic pension cost
(1.3
)
 
(1.3
)
 
(1.3
)
Prior service cost
(0.4
)
 

 

Income taxes related to other comprehensive income
0.6

 
9.2

 
(11.7
)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(0.9
)
 
(14.3
)
 
17.1

Comprehensive Income
30.2

 
50.2

 
51.9

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(1.5
)
 
(3.1
)
 
(0.5
)
Comprehensive income attributable to A&B
$
28.7

 
$
47.1

 
$
51.4


See notes to consolidated financial statements.



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ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except per-share amount)
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1.3

 
$
2.8

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $1.7 for 2015 and $1.7 for 2014
38.6

 
33.1

Contracts retention
11.5

 
9.1

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
16.3

 
15.9

Inventories
55.9

 
81.9

Real estate held for sale

 
2.5

Income tax receivable
14.0

 
6.7

Prepaid expenses and other assets
14.9

 
15.6

Total current assets
152.5

 
167.6

Investments in Affiliates
416.4

 
418.6

Real Estate Developments
183.5

 
224.0

Property - Net
1,269.4

 
1,301.7

Intangible Assets - Net
54.4

 
63.9

Goodwill
102.3

 
102.3

Other Assets
65.0

 
43.5

Total assets
$
2,243.5

 
$
2,321.6

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt
$
90.4

 
$
74.5

Accounts payable
35.5

 
37.6

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
2.6

 
3.6

Accrued interest
5.5

 
5.7

Deferred revenue
0.1

 
16.5

Indemnity holdback related to Grace acquisition
9.3

 
9.3

Accrued and other liabilities
41.3

 
35.8

Total current liabilities
184.7

 
183.0

Long-term Liabilities
 
 
 
Long-term debt
497.8

 
631.5

Deferred income taxes
202.1

 
185.7

Accrued pension and post-retirement benefits
59.7

 
54.8

Other non-current liabilities
60.5

 
51.8

Total long-term liabilities
820.1

 
923.8

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)


 


Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Note 17)
11.6

 

Equity


 


Common stock - no par value; authorized, 150 million shares; outstanding, 48.9 million and 48.8 million shares at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively
1,151.7

 
1,147.3

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(45.3
)
 
(44.4
)
Retained earnings
117.2

 
101.0

Total A&B shareholders' equity
1,223.6

 
1,203.9

Noncontrolling interest
3.5

 
10.9

Total equity
1,227.1

 
1,214.8

Total liabilities and equity
$
2,243.5

 
$
2,321.6

See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:


 


 


Net income
$
31.1

 
$
64.5

 
$
34.8

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operations:


 


 


Depreciation and amortization
55.7

 
55.0

 
41.7

Deferred income taxes
16.9

 
8.8

 
(0.6
)
Gains on asset transactions, net of impairment losses
(42.7
)
 
(82.2
)
 
(52.8
)
Share-based compensation expense
4.7

 
4.9

 
4.2

Investments in affiliates
(3.7
)
 
0.1

 
(2.9
)
HC&S write-offs
6.9

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:


 


 


Trade, contracts retention, and other receivables
(3.1
)
 
1.6

 
3.3

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts - net
(1.4
)
 
(6.4
)
 
(1.9
)
Inventories
25.9

 
(13.5
)
 
(2.7
)
Prepaid expenses, income tax receivable and other assets
(13.1
)
 
5.0

 
(0.4
)
Accrued pension and post-retirement benefits
3.6

 
(2.3
)
 
5.2

Accounts payable and contracts retention
0.1

 
(2.3
)
 
(4.9
)
Accrued and other liabilities
(18.2
)
 
(6.0
)
 
7.6

Real estate inventory sales (real estate developments held for sale)
73.0

 
53.6

 
81.7

Expenditures for real estate inventory (real estate developments held for sale)
(7.2
)
 
(41.7
)
 
(150.6
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operations
128.5

 
39.1

 
(38.3
)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:


 


 


Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment
(43.4
)
 
(60.2
)
 
(32.5
)
Capital expenditures related to 1031 commercial property transactions
(1.3
)
 
(14.9
)
 
(472.8
)
Proceeds from investment tax credits and grants related to Port Allen Solar Farm

 
4.5

 
2.4

Proceeds from disposal of property and other assets
8.1

 
9.5

 
1.2

Proceeds from disposals related to 1031 commercial property transactions
40.0

 
85.6

 
330.8

Payments for purchases of investments in affiliates and preferred investment
(29.4
)
 
(75.1
)
 
(43.4
)
Proceeds from investments in affiliates and preferred investment
44.4

 
36.2

 
5.1

Change in restricted cash associated with 1031 transactions
(17.4
)
 
0.6

 
3.2

Acquisition of business, net of cash (including Grace indemnity holdback)

 
(14.2
)
 
(5.7
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
1.0

 
(28.0
)
 
(211.7
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:


 


 


Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
132.0

 
283.0

 
585.0

Payments of long-term debt and deferred financing costs
(248.1
)
 
(224.2
)
 
(380.3
)
Proceeds from (payments on) line-of-credit agreement, net
(3.0
)
 
(62.3
)
 
51.6

Distribution to noncontrolling interests
(1.1
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(1.1
)
Dividends paid
(10.3
)
 
(8.3
)
 
(2.0
)
Proceeds from issuance (repurchase) of capital stock and other, net
(0.5
)
 
0.4

 
(1.0
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(131.0
)
 
(11.6
)
 
252.2

Cash and Cash Equivalents:


 


 


Net increase (decrease) for the year
(1.5
)
 
(0.5
)
 
2.2

Balance, beginning of year
2.8

 
3.3

 
1.1

Balance, end of year
$
1.3

 
$
2.8

 
$
3.3



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Year Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Other Cash Flow Information:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized
$
(27.3
)
 
$
(29.8
)
 
$
(19.1
)
Income taxes paid
$
(6.4
)
 
$
(14.2
)
 
$
(12.0
)
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Contribution of land and development assets to joint ventures
$
9.6

 
$
33.8

 
$

Real estate exchanged for note receivable
$
1.9

 
$
3.6

 
$

Acquisition of Grace (issuance of equity and indemnity holdback)
$

 
$

 
$
219.8

Mortgage debt assumed at fair value in real estate acquisitions
$

 
$

 
$
142.2

Declared distribution to noncontrolling interest
$
0.4

 
$
1.1

 
$
0.2

Asset retirement obligations
$
6.0

 
$

 
$

Property (net) acquired in connection with the consolidation of The Shops at Kukui'ula
$

 
$

 
$
39.0

Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
8.0

 
$
5.7

 
$
6.6


See notes to consolidated financial statements.





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ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(In millions, except per-share amounts)
 
Total Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated
 
 
 
 
 
 
Redeem-
 
 
Common
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
able
 
 
Stock
Compre-
 
 
Non-
 
 
 
Non-
 
 
 
 
Stated
hensive
Retained
 
Controlling
 
 
 
Controlling
 
 
Shares
 
Value
 
Loss
 
Earnings
 
interest
 
Total
 
interest
Balance, January 1, 2013
 
42.9

 
$
938.0

 
$
(47.2
)
 
$
20.1

 
$

 
$
910.9

 
$

Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
34.3

 
0.5

 
34.8

 
 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
17.1

 
 
 
 
 
17.1

 
 
Dividends paid on common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2.0
)
 
 
 
(2.0
)
 
 
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 


 


 
 
 
 
 
(0.7
)
 
(0.7
)
 
 
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
4.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.2

 
 
Grace acquisition
 
5.4

 
196.3

 
 
 
 
 
9.1

 
205.4

 
 
Shares issued, net
 
0.3

 
0.4

 
 
 
(3.0
)
 
 
 
(2.6
)
 
 
Excess tax benefit from share-based awards
 
 
 
1.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.6

 
 
Balance, December 31, 2013
 
48.6

 
1,140.5

 
(30.1
)
 
49.4

 
8.9

 
1,168.7

 

Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
61.4

 
3.1

 
64.5

 
 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
(14.3
)
 
 
 
 
 
(14.3
)
 
 
Dividends paid on common stock ($0.17 per share)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(8.3
)
 
 
 
(8.3
)
 
 
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1.1
)
 
(1.1
)
 
 
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
4.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.9

 
 
Shares issued or repurchased, net
 
0.2

 
0.6

 
 
 
(1.5
)
 
 
 
(0.9
)
 
 
Excess tax benefit from share-based awards
 
 
 
1.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.3

 
 
Balance, December 31, 2014
 
48.8

 
1,147.3

 
(44.4
)
 
101.0

 
10.9

 
1,214.8

 

Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
29.6

 
1.1

 
30.7

 
0.4

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
(0.9
)
 
 
 
 
 
(0.9
)
 
 
Dividends paid on common stock ($0.21 per share)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(10.3
)
 
 
 
(10.3
)
 
 
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interest (Note 17)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(8.5
)
 
(8.5
)
 
8.5

Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
(0.4
)
Adjustments to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest (Note 17)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3.1
)
 
 
 
(3.1
)
 
3.1

Share-based compensation
 
 
 
4.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.7

 
 
Shares issued or repurchased, net
 
0.1

 
(0.9
)
 
 
 

 
 
 
(0.9
)
 
 
Excess tax benefit from share-based awards
 
 
 
0.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.6

 
 
Balance, December 31, 2015
 
48.9

 
$
1,151.7

 
$
(45.3
)
 
$
117.2

 
$
3.5

 
$
1,227.1

 
$
11.6


See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Description of Business: A&B is headquartered in Honolulu and operates four segments, principally in Hawaii: Real Estate Development and Sales; Real Estate Leasing; Agribusiness; and Materials and Construction.
Real Estate Development and Sales: The Real Estate Development and Sales segment generates its revenues through the investment in and development and sale of land and commercial and residential properties in Hawaii.
Real Estate Leasing:  The Real Estate Leasing segment owns, operates and manages retail, office and industrial properties in Hawaii and on the Mainland. The Real Estate Leasing segment also leases urban land in Hawaii to third-party lessees.
Agribusiness:  The Agribusiness segment produces bulk raw sugar, specialty food grade sugars and molasses; provides general trucking services, equipment maintenance and repair services; leases agricultural land to third parties; and generates and sells electricity to the extent not used in A&B’s Agribusiness operations. On December 31, 2015, the Company determined it would cease its sugar operations on Maui upon completing its final harvest in 2016 (the "Cessation"), which will result in the eventual layoff of over 650 employees. See Note 18, "Cessation of HC&S Operations" for further discussion regarding the Cessation and the related costs associated with such exit and disposal activities.
Materials and Construction: The Materials and Construction segment, which primarily includes the results of Grace Pacific ("Grace") from October 1, 2013, the date of acquisition, performs asphalt paving as prime contractor and subcontractor; imports and sells liquid asphalt; mines, processes and sells rock and sand aggregate; produces and sells asphaltic concrete and ready-mix concrete; provides and sells various construction- and traffic-control-related products; and manufactures and sells precast concrete products.
Rounding: Amounts in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto are rounded to the nearest tenth of a million, but per-share calculations were determined based on amounts before rounding. Accordingly, a recalculation of some per-share amounts and percentages, if based on the reported data, may result in differences.
2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and all wholly owned and controlled subsidiaries, after elimination of intercompany amounts. Significant investments in businesses, partnerships and limited liability companies in which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest, but has the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method. A controlling financial interest is one in which the Company has a majority voting interest or one in which the Company is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. In determining whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity in which it has an interest, the Company is required to make significant judgments with respect to various factors including, but not limited to, the Company’s ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance, the rights and ability of other investors to participate in decisions affecting the economic performance of the entity, and kick-out rights, among others. Activities that significantly affect the economic performance of the entities in which the Company has an interest include, but are not limited to, establishing and modifying detailed business, development, marketing and sales plans, approving and modifying the project budget, approving design changes and associated overruns, if any, and approving project financing, among others. The Company has not consolidated any variable interest entity in which the Company does not also have voting control because it has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary since decisions to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s performance are shared by the joint venture partners.
The consolidated financial statements include the results of GP/RM, a supplier in the precast concrete industry, and GLP Asphalt, LLC ("GLP"), an importer and distributor of liquid asphalt, which are owned 51 percent and 70 percent, respectively. These entities are consolidated because the Company holds a controlling financial interest through its majority ownership of the voting interests of the entities. The remaining interest in these entities is reported as noncontrolling interest in the consolidated financial statements. Profits, losses and cash distributions are allocated in accordance with the respective operating agreements.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the


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amounts reported. Estimates and assumptions are used for, but not limited to: (i) asset impairments, including intangible assets and goodwill, (ii) legal and environmental contingencies, (iii) revenue recognition for long-term real estate developments and construction contracts, (iv) pension and postretirement estimates, and (v) income taxes. Future results could be materially affected if actual results differ from these estimates and assumptions.
Customer Concentration: Grace derives a significant portion of Materials and Construction revenues from a limited customer base. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, revenue of approximately $38.1 million and $37.5 million, respectively, was generated directly and indirectly from projects administered by the City and County of Honolulu. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, revenue of approximately $80.8 million and $79.6 million, respectively, was generated directly and indirectly from the State of Hawaii, where Grace served as general contractor or subcontractor. The revenues derived from the City and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaii for the period from the date of acquisition of October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 were $14.3 million and $8.9 million, respectively. Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company, a consolidated subsidiary included in the Agribusiness segment, derived approximately $71.6 million, $65.5 million, and $87.6 million of revenue from C&H Sugar Company for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. The Company carries these investments at cost, which approximates fair value. There were no outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit at December 31, 2015. Outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit was $3.0 million at December 31, 2014 and are reflected as current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and short-term borrowings approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of the instruments. The carrying amount and fair value of the Company’s debt at December 31, 2015 were $588.2 million and $597.0 million, respectively, and $706.0 million and $729.6 million at December 31, 2014, respectively. The fair value of debt is calculated by discounting the future cash flows of the debt at rates based on instruments with similar risk, terms and maturities as compared to the Company’s existing debt arrangements (level 2).
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Allowances for doubtful accounts are established by management based on estimates of collectability. Estimates of collectability are principally based on an evaluation of the current financial condition the Company’s customers and their payment history, which are regularly monitored by the Company. The changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts, included on the consolidated balance sheets as an offset to “Accounts receivable,” for the three years ended December 31, 2015 were as follows (in millions):
 
Balance at
Beginning of year
 
Provision for bad debt
 
Write-offs
and Other
 
Balance at
End of Year
2015
$1.7
 
$0.4
 
$(0.4)
 
$1.7
2014
$1.3
 
$0.8
 
$(0.4)
 
$1.7
2013
$1.6
 
$0.1
 
$(0.4)
 
$1.3
Operating Cycle: The Company uses the duration of the construction contracts that range from one year to three years as its operating cycle for purposes of classifying assets and liabilities related to contracts. Accounts receivable and contracts retention collectible after one year related to the Materials and Construction segment are included in current assets in the consolidated balance sheets and amounted to $7.3 million and $6.0 million as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Accounts and contracts payable related to the Materials and Construction segment payable after one year are included in current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and amounted to $0.6 million for both years as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
Inventories: Sugar inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out basis) or market value. Materials and supplies and Materials and Construction segment inventory are stated at the lower of cost (principally average cost, first-in, first-out basis) or market value.


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Inventories at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in millions):
 
2015
 
2014
Sugar inventories
$
16.3

 
$
23.3

Asphalt
12.8

 
21.3

Processed rock, portland cement, and sand
12.2

 
15.7

Work in progress
3.7

 
2.8

Retail merchandise
1.6

 
1.5

Parts, materials and supplies inventories
9.3

 
17.3

Total
$
55.9

 
$
81.9

Property: Property is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments are capitalized. Replacements, maintenance, and repairs that do not improve or extend asset lives are charged to expense as incurred. Upon acquiring commercial real estate that is deemed a business, the Company records land, buildings, leases above and below market, and other intangible assets based on their fair values. Costs related to due diligence are expensed as incurred.
Depreciation: Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the units-of-production method for quarry production-related assets. Estimated useful lives of property are as follows:
Classification
Range of Life (in years)
Buildings
10 to 40
Water, power and sewer systems
5 to 50
Rock crushing and asphalt plants
25 to 35
Machinery and equipment
2 to 35
Other property improvements
3 to 35
Real Estate Developments: Expenditures for real estate developments are capitalized during construction and are classified as real estate developments on the consolidated balance sheets. When construction is substantially complete, the costs are reclassified as either Real Estate Held for Sale or Property, based upon the Company’s intent to either sell the completed asset or to hold it as an investment property, respectively. Cash flows related to real estate developments are classified as either operating or investing activities, based upon the Company’s intention to retain ownership or to sell the property, respectively, of the property as an investment following completion of construction.
For development projects, capitalized costs are allocated using the direct method for expenditures that are specifically associated with the unit being sold and the relative-sales-value method for expenditures that benefit the entire project. Capitalized development costs typically include costs related to land acquisition, grading, roads, water and sewage systems, landscaping, capitalized interest, and project amenities. Direct overhead costs incurred after the development project is substantially complete, such as utilities, maintenance and real estate taxes, are charged to selling, general and administrative expense as incurred. All indirect overhead costs are charged to selling, general and administrative costs as incurred.
Capitalized Interest: Interest costs incurred in connection with significant expenditures for real estate developments, the construction of assets, or investments in real estate joint ventures are capitalized during the period in which activities necessary to get the asset ready for its intended use are in progress. Capitalization of interest is discontinued when the asset is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. Capitalization of interest on investments in real estate joint ventures is recorded until the underlying investee commences its principal operations, which is typically when the investee has other-than-ancillary revenue generation. Total interest cost incurred was $29.1 million, $31.0 million and $20.8 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Capitalized interest in 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $2.3 million, $1.9 million and $1.8 million, respectively, and was principally related to the Company's investment in The Collection, Waihonua and the Company’s Maui Business Park II project.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets: Long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangible assets, are reviewed for possible impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. In such an evaluation, the estimated future undiscounted cash flows generated by the asset are compared with the amount recorded for the asset to determine if its carrying value is not recoverable. If this review determines that the recorded value will not be recovered, the amount recorded for the asset is reduced to estimated fair value. These asset


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impairment analyses are highly subjective because they require management to make assumptions and apply considerable judgments to, among others, estimates of the timing and amount of future cash flows, expected useful lives of the assets, uncertainty about future events, including changes in economic conditions, changes in operating performance, changes in the use of the assets and ongoing costs of maintenance and improvements of the assets, and thus, the accounting estimates may change from period to period. If management uses different assumptions or if different conditions occur in future periods, A&B’s financial condition or its future operating results could be materially impacted.
Impairment of Investments: The Company's investments in unconsolidated affiliates are reviewed for impairment whenever there is evidence that fair value may be below carrying cost. An investment is written down to fair value if fair value is below carrying cost and the impairment is believed to be other-than-temporary. In evaluating the fair value of an investment and whether any identified impairment is other-than-temporary, significant estimates and considerable judgments are involved. These estimates and judgments are based, in part, on the Company’s current and future evaluation of economic conditions in general, as well as a joint venture’s current and future plans. Additionally, these impairment calculations are highly subjective because they also require management to make assumptions and apply judgments to estimates regarding the timing and amount of future cash flows that may consider various factors, including sales prices, development costs, market conditions and absorption rates, probabilities related to various cash flow scenarios, and appropriate discount rates based on the perceived risks, among others. In evaluating whether an impairment is other-than-temporary, the Company considers all available information, including the length of time and extent of the impairment, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the affiliate, the Company’s ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value, and projected industry and economic trends, among others. Changes in these and other assumptions could affect the projected operational results and fair value of the unconsolidated affiliates, and accordingly, may require valuation adjustments to the Company’s investments that may materially impact the Company’s financial condition or its future operating results. For example, if current market conditions deteriorate significantly or a joint venture’s plans change materially, impairment charges may be required in future periods, and those charges could be material.
In July 2014, the Company invested $23.8 million in KIUC Renewable Solutions Two LLC (KRS II), an entity that owns and operates a 12-megawatt solar farm in Koloa, Kauai. The investment return from the Company's investment in KRS II is principally composed of federal and state tax benefits. As tax benefits are realized over the life of the investment, the Company recognizes a non-cash reduction to the carrying amount of its investment in KRS II. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded a net non-cash reduction of $2.6 million and $14.7 million, respectively, in Other income (expense) in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The Company expects that future reductions to its investment in KRS II will be recognized as tax benefits are realized.
In 2013, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Kukui'ula Village (Agreement) with DMB Kukui'ula Village LLC (DMB). Under the Agreement, the Company assumed financial and operational control of Kukui'ula Village LLC (Village) and consolidated the assets and liabilities of Village at fair value, resulting in a $6.3 million write down of its investment in the joint venture.
Weakness in particular real estate markets, difficulty in obtaining or renewing project-level financing or development approvals, and changes in the Company’s development strategy, among other factors, may affect the value or feasibility of certain development projects owned by the Company or by its joint ventures and could lead to additional impairment charges in the future.
Intangible Assets: Intangible assets are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets as other non-current assets and are related to the acquisition of commercial properties. Intangible assets acquired in 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
 
2015
 
2014
 
Amount
 
Weighted Average Life (Years)
 
Amount
 
Weighted Average Life (Years)
Amortized intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In-place/favorable leases
$
1.0

 
2.6
 
$
2.1

 
1.8
Intangible assets for the years ended December 31, included the following (in millions):


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2015
 
2014
 
Cost
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Cost
 
Accumulated Amortization
Amortized intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In-place leases
$
62.6

 
$
(34.0
)
 
$
61.6

 
$
(25.8
)
Favorable leases
16.6

 
(9.1
)
 
16.6

 
(7.8
)
Permitted quarry rights
18.0

 
(1.3
)
 
18.0

 
(0.7
)
Contract backlog
2.6

 
(2.6
)
 
2.6

 
(2.5
)
Trade name/customer relationships
2.2

 
(0.6
)
 
2.2

 
(0.3
)
Total assets
$
102.0

 
$
(47.6
)
 
$
101.0

 
$
(37.1
)
Aggregate intangible asset amortization was $10.5 million, $11.2 million and $9.3 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Estimated amortization expenses related to intangible assets over the next five years are as follows (in millions):
 
Estimated
Amortization
2016
$6.7
2017
$5.5
2018
$4.7
2019
$4.2
2020
$3.5
Goodwill: The Company recorded a total of $93.6 million of goodwill in connection with the acquisition of Grace, which occurred on October 1, 2013. Additionally, the Company recorded $9.3 million of goodwill in connection with the consolidation of The Shops at Kukui'ula. The Grace and The Shops at Kukui'ula goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. In 2014, the Company finalized its valuation of Grace and, as a result, recorded an additional $3.3 million of goodwill, primarily related to the fair value of liabilities associated with the maintenance and management of former quarry sites. The Company reviews goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the Company's reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in millions):
 
Materials & Construction
 
Real Estate Leasing
 
Total
Balance, January 1, 2014
$
90.3

 
$
9.3

 
$
99.6

Goodwill increase during the year
3.3

 

 
3.3

Goodwill allocated to sale of Maui Mall

 
(0.6
)
 
(0.6
)
Balance, December 31, 2014
93.6

 
8.7

 
102.3

Changes to goodwill

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2015
$
93.6

 
$
8.7

 
$
102.3

Revenue Recognition: The Company has a wide variety of revenue sources, including real estate sales, commercial property rentals, material sales, paving construction, and the sales of raw sugar and molasses. Before recognizing revenue, the Company assesses the underlying terms of the transaction to ensure that recognition meets the requirements of relevant accounting standards. In general, the Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery of the service or product has occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
Real Estate Sales Revenue Recognition: Real Estate Development and Sales revenue represents proceeds from the sale of a variety of real estate development inventory. Real estate development inventory may include industrial lots, residential lots, condominium units, single-family homes and multi-family homes. Sales are recorded when the risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the buyers (generally on closing dates), adequate initial and continuing investments have been received, and collection of remaining balances, if any, is reasonably assured. For certain development projects that have continuing post-closing involvement and for which total revenue and capital costs are reasonably estimable, the Company uses


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the percentage-of-completion method for revenue recognition. Under this method, the amount of revenue recognized is based on development costs that have been incurred through the reporting period as a percentage of total expected development cost associated with the development project. This generally results in a stabilized gross margin percentage, but requires significant judgment and estimates.
Real Estate Leasing Revenue Recognition: Real Estate Leasing revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases, including periods for which no rent is due (typically referred to as “rent holidays”). Differences between revenues recognized and amounts due under respective lease agreements are recorded as increases or decreases, as applicable, to deferred rent receivable. Also included in rental revenue are certain tenant reimbursements and percentage rents determined in accordance with the terms of the leases. Income arising from tenant rents that are contingent upon the sales of the tenant exceeding a defined threshold are recognized only after the contingency has been resolved (e.g., sales thresholds have been achieved).
Construction Contracts and Related Products Revenue Recognition: Grace generates revenue primarily from material sales and paving contracts. The recognition of revenue is based on the underlying terms of the transaction.
Materials - Revenues from material sales, which include basalt aggregate, liquid asphalt and hot mix asphalt, are recognized when title to the product and risk of loss passes to third parties (generally this occurs when the product is picked up by customers or their agents) and when collection is reasonably assured.
Construction - A majority of paving contracts is performed for Hawaii state, federal, and county governments. Unit price contracts, which comprise a significant portion of Grace's paving contracts, require Grace to provide line-item deliverables at fixed unit prices based on approved quantities irrespective of Grace’s actual per unit costs. Earnings on unit price contracts are recognized as quantities are delivered and accepted by the customer. Lump sum contracts require that the total amount of work be performed for a single price irrespective of actual quantities or Grace’s actual costs. Earnings on fixed-price paving contracts are generally recognized using the percentage-of-completion method with progress toward completion measured on the basis of units (tons, cubic yards, square yards, square feet or other units of measure) of work completed as of a specific date to an estimate of the total units of work to be delivered under each contract. Grace uses this method as its management considers units of work completed to be the best available measure of progress on contracts. Contracts in progress are reviewed regularly, and sales and earnings may be adjusted based on revisions to assumption and estimates, including, but not limited to, revisions to job performance, job site conditions, changes to the scope of work, estimated contract costs, progress toward completion, changes in internal and external factors or conditions and final contract settlement. Selling, general and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses become evident.
Sugar and Molasses Revenue Recognition: Revenue from sugar sales is recorded when title to the product and risk of loss passes to third parties (generally this occurs when the product is shipped or delivered to customers) and when collection is reasonably assured.
Agricultural Costs: Costs of growing and harvesting sugar cane are charged to the cost of inventory in the year incurred and to cost of sales as sugar is sold.
Discontinued Operations: In 2014, the Company early adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”), which changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations under Subtopic 205-20. For periods prior to the adoption of ASU 2014-08, the sales of certain income-producing assets were classified as discontinued operations if the operations and cash flows of the assets clearly could be distinguished from the remaining assets of the Company, if cash flows for the assets had been, or would have been, eliminated from the ongoing operations of the Company, if the Company would not have had a significant continuing involvement in the operations of the assets sold, and if the amount was considered material. Certain assets that are “held-for-sale,” based on the likelihood and intention of selling the property within 12 months, were also treated as discontinued operations. Sales of land not under lease and residential houses and lots were generally considered inventory and were not included in discontinued operations.
Employee Benefit Plans: The Company provides a wide range of benefits to existing employees and retired employees, including single-employer defined benefit plans, postretirement, defined contribution plans, post-employment and health care benefits. The Company records amounts relating to these plans based on various actuarial assumptions, including discount rates, assumed rates of return, compensation increases, turnover rates and health care cost trend rates. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current economic


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conditions and trends. The Company believes that the assumptions utilized in recording obligations under the Company’s plans, which are presented in Note 11, “Employee Benefit Plans,” are reasonable based on its experience and on advice from its independent actuaries; however, differences in actual experience or changes in the assumptions may materially affect the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
Share-Based Compensation: The Company records compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors. The Company’s various equity plans are more fully described in Note 13, Share Based Awards.
Earnings Per Share (“EPS”): Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed and disclosed in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 260, Earnings Per Share. The Company utilizes the two-class method to compute earnings available to common shareholders. Under the two-class method, earnings are adjusted by accretion amounts to redeemable noncontrolling interests recorded at redemption value. The adjustments represent in-substance dividend distributions to the noncontrolling interest holder as the holder has a contractual right to receive a specified amount upon redemption. As a result, earnings are adjusted to reflect this in-substance distribution that is different from other common shareholders. In addition, the Company allocates net earnings to each class of common stock and participating security as if all of the net earnings for the period had been distributed. The Company's participating securities consist of time-based restricted unit awards that contain a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends and, therefore, are considered to participate in earnings with common shareholders. Basic earnings per common share excludes dilution and is calculated by dividing net earnings allocated to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net earnings allocable to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period, as adjusted for the potential dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards. The Company's "EPS" calculation and description of calculation is contained in Note 16, "Earnings Per Share."
Income Taxes: The Company makes certain estimates and judgments in determining income tax expense for financial statement purposes. These estimates and judgments are applied in the calculation of tax credits, tax benefits and deductions, and in the calculation of certain deferred tax assets and liabilities, which arise from differences in the timing of recognition of revenue and expense for tax and financial statement purposes. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are adjusted to the extent necessary to reflect tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. Adjustments may be required to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities due to changes in tax laws and audit adjustments by tax authorities. To the extent adjustments are required in any given period, the adjustments would be included within the tax provision in the Consolidated Statements of Income or Balance Sheets. The Company records a liability for uncertain tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold. The Company did not have material uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.
The Company has not recorded a valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance would be established if, based on the weight of available evidence, management believes that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a recorded deferred tax asset would not be realized in future periods.    
The investment return from the Company's investment in KRS II is principally composed of federal and state tax benefits, including tax credits. These tax credits are accounted for using the flow-through method, which reduces the provision for income taxes in the year the tax credits first become available. The total KRS II net tax credit benefits that the Company recognized for book purposes in 2014 was approximately $13.7 million.

Comprehensive Loss: Comprehensive loss includes all changes in equity, except those resulting from transactions with shareholders and net income. Other comprehensive loss principally includes amortization of deferred pension and postretirement costs. The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, were as follows for the years ended December 31 (in millions):
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Unrealized components of benefit plans:
 
 
 
 
 
   Pension plans
$
(44.7
)
 
$
(43.9
)
 
$
(29.3
)
   Post-retirement plans
(0.6
)
 
(0.5
)
 
(1.1
)
   Non-qualified benefit plans

 

 
0.3

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(45.3
)
 
$
(44.4
)
 
$
(30.1
)


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The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for pension and postretirement plans for the years ended December 31, were as follows (in millions, net of tax):

 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Beginning balance
$
(44.4
)
 
$
(30.1
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
(0.9
)
 
(14.3
)
Ending balance
$
(45.3
)
 
$
(44.4
)
    
The reclassifications of other comprehensive loss components out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, were as follows (in millions):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Details about Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
Actuarial gain (loss)*
$
(7.1
)
 
$
(26.7
)
 
$
22.4

 
Prior service cost
(0.4
)
 

 

 
Amortization of defined benefit pension items reclassified to net periodic pension cost:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss*
7.3

 
4.5

 
7.7

 
Prior service credit*
(1.3
)
 
(1.3
)
 
(1.3
)
 
Total before income tax
(1.5
)
 
(23.5
)
 
28.8

 
Income taxes
0.6

 
9.2

 
(11.7
)
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax
$
(0.9
)
 
$
(14.3
)
 
$
17.1

 

*
These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 11 for additional details).

Self-Insured Liabilities: The Company is self-insured for certain losses that include, but are not limited to, employee health, workers’ compensation, general liability, real and personal property, and real estate construction warranty and defect claims. When feasible, the Company obtains third-party insurance coverage to limit its exposure to these claims. When estimating its self-insured liabilities, the Company considers a number of factors, including historical claims experience, demographic factors, and valuations provided by independent third-parties.
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards: In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as a new Topic, ASC Topic 606. The new revenue recognition standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should apply the following steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract(s), (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract(s), and (v) recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation. This ASU is to be applied retrospectively to each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. In July 2015, the FASB reached a decision to defer the effective date of the amended guidance. In August 2015, ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, was issued which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this new accounting standard.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30), Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, ("ASU 2015-03"). ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The amendments in ASU 2015-03 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this accounting standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.



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In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory ("ASU 2015-11"). This ASU changes the measurement principle for inventory from the lower of cost or market to lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation when cost is determined on a first-in, first-out or average cost basis. The provisions of ASU 2015-11 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this accounting standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements (Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcement at June 18, 2015 EITF Meeting) (“ASU 2015-15”). ASU 2015-15 indicates that the guidance in ASU 2015-03 did not address presentation or subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line of credit arrangements. Given the absence of authoritative guidance within ASU 2015-03, the SEC staff has indicated that they would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the costs ratably over the term of the line of credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line of credit arrangement. ASU 2015-15 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within, beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-15 to have any effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which will require the presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. The amendments in this update are effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Earlier application is permitted for all entities as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company early adopted this guidance retrospectively during the fourth quarter of 2015. The impact of adopting the above guidance as of December 31, 2014 was as follows:
 
Deferred tax current assets
 
Total assets
 
Deferred tax long-term liabilities
 
Total liabilities and equity
Previously reported
$
8.3

 
$
2,329.9

 
$
194.0

 
$
2,329.9

Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes
(8.3
)
 
(8.3
)
 
(8.3
)
 
(8.3
)
Current presentation
$

 
$
2,321.6

 
$
185.7

 
$
2,321.6


3.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Construction Contracts and Material Sales. The Company entered into contracts in the ordinary course of business, as a supplier, with affiliates that are members in entities in which the Company also is a member. Revenues earned from transactions with affiliates totaled approximately $23.0 million, $23.9 million, and $7.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Receivables from these affiliates were $2.7 million and $3.0 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Amounts due to these affiliates were immaterial at December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Real Estate Leasing and Development. The Company entered into contracts in the ordinary course of business, as a lessor of property, with unconsolidated affiliates in which the Company has an interest, as well as with certain entities that are owned by a director of the Company. Revenues earned from these transactions were immaterial for each of the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. Receivables from these affiliates were immaterial as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded developer fee revenues of approximately $2.9 million related to management and administrative services provided to certain unconsolidated investment in affiliates. Developer fee revenues recorded for each of the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were immaterial.
Consulting Agreement. In January 2016, the Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement with a former executive of its Grace subsidiary, who retired in December 2015. The term of the agreement is for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, pursuant to which the Company will pay $200,000 in exchange for services related to the operation of Grace, including assisting in leadership transition, operating performance and government and community affairs. 


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4.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
During 2013, the sales of four industrial properties, three retail properties and two office buildings were classified as discontinued operations. Additionally, Maui Mall, a retail property on Maui that was sold in January 2014, was classified as discontinued operations for each of the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
The revenue, operating profit, income tax expense and after-tax effects of these transactions for 2015, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in millions):
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Proceeds from the sale of income-producing properties
$

 
$
70.1

 
$
337.6

Real Estate Leasing revenue
$

 
$
0.3

 
$
31.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on sale of income-producing properties, net
$

 
$
55.9

 
$
22.1

Real Estate Leasing operating profit

 
0.3

 
14.6

Total operating profit before taxes

 
56.2

 
36.7

Income tax expense

 
21.9

 
14.4

Income from discontinued operations
$

 
$
34.3

 
$
22.3

Basic Earnings Per Share
$

 
$
0.70

 
$
0.50

Diluted Earnings Per Share
$

 
$
0.70

 
$
0.50


5.
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES
At December 31, 2015 and 2014, investments consisted principally of equity in limited liability companies. The Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of these investments and, accordingly, accounts for its investments using the equity method of accounting. The amount of the Company’s investment at December 31, 2015 that represents undistributed earnings of investments in affiliates was approximately $12.3 million. Dividends and distributions from unconsolidated affiliates totaled $72.2 million in 2015, $17.9 million in 2014 and $6.6 million for 2013. The Company’s investments in affiliates totaled $416.4 million and $418.6 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Operating results include the Company’s proportionate share of net income from its equity method investments. A summary of combined financial information for the Company’s equity method investments at December 31 is as follows (in millions):
 
2015
 
2014
Current assets
$
107.1

 
$
52.7

Non-current assets
854.0

 
935.6

Total assets
$
961.1

 
$
988.3

 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
$
64.4

 
$
53.0

Non-current liabilities
200.7

 
245.9

Total liabilities
$
265.1

 
$
298.9



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Year Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Operating revenue
$
471.7

 
$
71.0

 
$
37.8

Operating costs and expenses
411.6

 
65.9

 
31.1

Operating income
$
60.1

 
$
5.1

 
$
6.7

Income from continuing operations*
$
57.2

 
$
5.0

 
$
6.8

Net income
$
56.1

 
$
5.0

 
$
6.8

* Includes earnings from equity method investments held by the investee.
Significant joint ventures at December 31, 2015, included the following:
In 2002, the Company entered into a joint venture with DMB Communities II, an affiliate of DMB Associates, Inc., an Arizona-based developer of master-planned communities (“DMB”), for the development of Kukui’ula, a master planned resort residential community located in Poipu, Kauai, planned for up to 1,500 high-end residential units. The carrying value of the Company's investment in Kukui'ula, which includes capital contributed by A&B to the joint venture, the value of land initially contributed, net of joint venture earnings and losses, was $275.5 million as of December 31, 2015. The total capital contributed to-date to the joint venture by the Company was approximately 59 percent as of December 31, 2015. Due to the joint venture’s obligation to complete improvements and amenities, the joint venture uses the percentage-of-completion method for revenue recognition. The Company does not have a controlling financial interest in the joint venture, but exercises significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the venture, and therefore, accounts for its investment using the equity method. Due to the complex nature of cash distributions to the members, net income of the joint venture is allocated to the members, including the Company, using the Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value (“HLBV”) method. Under the HLBV method, joint venture income or loss is allocated to the members based on the period change in each member’s claim on the book value of net assets of the venture, excluding capital contributions and distributions made during the period.
In 2010, A&B acquired fully-entitled land near the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu for the development of Waihonua ("Waihonua"), a 340-saleable unit residential high-rise condominium. In 2012, the Company formed a joint venture and contributed the land, pre-development assets and cash. The Company also secured capital partners that provided the remainder of the $65.0 million in total equity required for the project and the joint venture secured construction financing. In connection with the project, the Company provided a limited guaranty to the construction lender in the amount of the lesser of $20 million or the outstanding loan balance. The Company's exposure to loss was limited to its equity investment and the outstanding balance on the loan, up to $20 million. The Company does not have a controlling financial interest in the joint venture, but exercises significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the venture, and therefore, accounted for its investment under the equity method. Construction of Waihonua was completed in November 2014, and 12 units closed in December 2014. The remaining 328 units closed in January 2015 and the construction loan was paid off, extinguishing the guarantee. The Company's investment at December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $0.0 million and $35.6 million, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company determined that its Waihonua joint venture met the conditions of a significant subsidiary under Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X and, therefore, pursuant to Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X, has attached separate financial statements to this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 99.1.
In July 2014, the Company invested $23.8 million in KRS II, an entity that owns and operates a 12-megawatt solar farm in Koloa, Kauai. The Company does not have a controlling financial interest in KRS II, but exercises significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the venture, and therefore, accounts for its investment under the equity method. The investment return from the Company's investment in KRS II is principally composed of federal and state tax benefits. As tax benefits are realized over the life of the investment, the Company recognizes a non-cash reduction to the carrying amount of its investment in KRS II. Due to the complex nature of cash distributions, net income of the joint venture is allocated to the Company using the HLBV method. Under the HLBV method, joint venture income or loss is allocated to the members based on the period change in each member’s claim on the net assets of the venture, excluding capital contributions and distributions made during the period. For the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded a net, non-cash reduction of $2.6 million and $14.7 million, respectively, in Other income (expense) in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The Company's investment balance at December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $4.4 million and $8.4 million. The Company expects that future reductions to its investment in KRS II will be recognized as tax benefits are realized. In connection with the KRS II investment, the Company provided a limited indemnity to Kauai Island Utility Cooperative ("KIUC") that indemnifies KIUC for payments up to $6.0 million made by KIUC under a KIUC guaranty to the lender that provided KRS II's project financing. KIUC is an equity partner and managing member of KRS II, project sponsor and customer for the output of the KRS II facility. The fair value of the Company's indemnity was not material.


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In October 2014, the Company contributed land, pre-paid development assets and cash to The Collection LLC, a joint venture formed to develop a 464-unit high-rise residential condominium project on Oahu, consisting of a 396-unit high-rise condominium tower, 14 three-bedroom townhomes, and a 54-unit mid-rise building. In addition to the Company's initial contribution, the Company also secured equity partners that contributed an additional $16.8 million in cash. The Company's total agreed upon contribution, which includes the land and pre-paid development assets already contributed, is $50.3 million. In connection with the project, the Company provided a limited guaranty to the construction lender for the project at the lesser of $30 million or the outstanding loan balance. The Company's exposure to loss is limited to its total equity investment and the outstanding balance on the loan, up to $30 million. The fair value of the Company's guaranty was not material. The Company's investment at December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $49.1 million and $45.9 million, respectively. The Company accounts for its investment under the equity method.
The Company also has investments in various other joint ventures that operate or develop real estate and joint ventures that engage in materials and construction-related activities and renewable energy. The Company does not have a controlling financial interest, but has the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of these joint ventures and, accordingly, accounts for its investments in these ventures using the equity method of accounting.
On September 24, 2013, KDC LLC ("KDC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and member of Kukui'ula Village LLC ("Village"), entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Kukui'ula Village ("Agreement") with DMB Kukui'ula Village LLC ("DMB"), a Delaware limited liability company, as a member, and KKV Management LLC, a Hawaii limited liability company, as the manager and a member. Village owns and operates The Shops at Kukui'ula, a commercial retail center on the south shore of Kauai. Under the Agreement, KDC assumed control of Village, and accordingly, consolidated Village's assets and liabilities at fair value. Prior to the consolidation of the assets and liabilities of Village on September 24, 2013, the carrying value of the Company's investment in Village was approximately $6.3 million. Based on the other member's forfeiture of it's interest in the joint venture for no consideration, there was an indication that the fair value of the Company's investment in Village was below its carrying value. Consequently, the Company wrote down its investment in Village in connection with the consolidation of Village in 2013.

6. UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS
Information related to uncompleted contracts as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows (in millions):
 
2015
2014
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts
$
80.3

$
126.7

Estimated earnings
29.2

32.8

Subtotal
109.5

159.5

Less: billings to date
95.8

147.2

Total
$
13.7

$
12.3

 
 
 
Included in accompanying consolidated balance sheets under the following captions:


 
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
$
16.3

$
15.9

Estimated billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
(2.6
)
(3.6
)
Total
$
13.7

$
12.3



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7. PROPERTY
Property on the consolidated balance sheets includes the following (in millions):
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Buildings
$
571.3

 
$
586.7

Land
578.5

 
588.5

Machinery and equipment
242.6

 
236.1

Asphalt plants and quarry assets
77.1

 
65.5

Water, power and sewer systems
145.6

 
142.6

Other property improvements
86.8

 
90.7

Vessel
11.3

 
7.2

   Subtotal
1,713.2

 
1,717.3

Accumulated depreciation
(443.8
)
 
(415.6
)
   Property - net
$
1,269.4

 
$
1,301.7

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $43.8 million and $43.9 million, respectively.


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8. NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT
At December 31, 2015 and 2014, notes payable and long-term debt consisted of the following (in millions):
 
2015
 
2014
Revolving Credit loans (2.10% for 2015 and 2.37% for 2014)
$
77.8

 
$
169.8

Term Loans:
 
 
 
3.90%, payable through 2024
75.0

 
75.0

6.90%, payable through 2020
75.0

 
80.0

3.88%, payable through 2027
50.0

 

5.55%, payable through 2026
47.0

 
50.0

5.53%, payable through 2024
31.5

 
37.5

5.56%, payable through 2026
25.0

 
25.0

4.35%, payable through 2026
23.4

 
25.0

4.15%, payable through 2024, secured by Pearl Highlands Center (a)
91.9

 
93.6

LIBOR plus 2.66%, payable through 2016, secured by The Shops at Kukui'ula (c)
37.0

 
40.5

LIBOR plus 1.5%, payable through 2021, secured by Kailua Town Center III (b)
11.0

 
11.2

LIBOR plus 2.63%, payable through 2016, secured by Kahala Estate Properties (d)
8.2

 
35.2

6.38%, payable through 2017, secured by Midstate Hayes
8.2

 
8.3

LIBOR plus 1.0%, payable through 2021, secured by asphalt terminal (e)
6.9

 
8.0

5.19%, payable through 2019
8.4

 
10.2

1.85%, payable through 2017
5.2

 
7.9

3.31%, payable through 2018
4.6

 
6.3

2.00%, payable through 2018
1.5

 
2.2

2.65%, payable through 2016
0.6

 
1.2

5.39%, payable through 2015, secured by Waianae Mall

 
19.1

Total debt
588.2

 
706.0

Less debt (premium) discount
(0.3
)
 
(0.4
)
Total debt (contractual)
587.9

 
705.6

Less current portion
(90.4
)
 
(74.5
)
Add debt premium (discount)
0.3

 
0.4

Long-term debt
$
497.8

 
$
631.5

(a)
On December 1, 2014, the Company refinanced and increased the amount of the loan secured by Pearl Highlands Center.
(b)
Loan has a stated interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.5%, but is swapped through maturity to a 5.95% fixed rate.
(c)
Loan has an effective interest rate of 2.83% for 2015 and 2.82% for 2014.
(d)
Loan has an effective interest rate of 2.82% for 2015 and 2.78% for 2014.
(e)
Loan has a stated interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.0%, but is swapped through maturity to a 5.98% fixed rate.

Long-term Debt Maturities: At December 31, 2015, debt maturities during the next five years and thereafter, excluding amortization of debt discount or premium, are $90.4 million in 2016 (which includes $45.3 million in balloon payments on secured mortgage debt), $40.6 million in 2017, $41.1 million in 2018, $40.5 million for 2019, $103.9 million in 2020 (which includes $66.0 million of revolving credit loans that mature in 2020), and $271.4 million thereafter.
Revolving Credit Facilities: The Company has a revolving senior credit facility that provides for an aggregate $350 million, 5-year unsecured commitment ("A&B Senior Credit Facility"), with an uncommitted $100 million increase option. The A&B Senior Credit Facility also provides for a $100 million sub-limit for the issuance of standby and commercial letters of credit and an $80 million sub-limit for swing line loans. Amounts drawn under the facilities bear interest at a stated rate, as defined, plus a margin that is determined based on a pricing grid using the ratio of debt to total adjusted asset value, as defined. The agreement contains certain restrictive covenants, the most significant of which requires the maintenance of minimum shareholders’ equity levels, minimum EBITDA to fixed charges ratio, maximum debt to total assets ratio, minimum unencumbered income-producing asset value to unencumbered debt ratio, and limitations on priority debt.


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In December 2015, the Company completed an amendment to the A&B Senior Credit Facility agreement, which extended the maturity date to December 2020, modified certain covenants (described below), and reduced the interest rates and fees charged under the credit facility.
At December 31, 2015, $73.8 million was outstanding, $11.8 million in letters of credit had been issued against the A&B Senior Credit Facility, and $264.4 million was undrawn.
In December 2015, the Company entered into a 3-year unsecured note purchase and private shelf agreement (the "Prudential Agreement") with Prudential Investment Management, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, "Prudential") that enables the Company to issue notes in an aggregate amount up to $450 million, less the sum of all principal amounts then outstanding on any notes issued by the Company or any of its subsidiaries to Prudential and the amounts of any notes that are committed under the Prudential Agreement. The Prudential Agreement, as amended, expires in December 2018 and contains certain restrictive covenants that are substantially the same as the covenants contained in the A&B Senior Credit Facility, as amended. Borrowings under the uncommitted shelf facility bear interest at rates that are determined at the time of the borrowing. At December 31, 2015, approximately $123.1 million was undrawn under the facility.
The principal covenant amendments under the Revolver Amendment and the Prudential Agreement are as follows:

An increase in the maximum percentage of unsecured debt to unencumbered income-producing assets value from approximately 57 percent to 60 percent.
A reduction in the applicable cap rate applied to certain income-producing assets included in unencumbered income producing assets value of between 25 bps to 50 bps, which increases the covenant value of these income-producing assets.
The addition of certain real estate development assets and real estate investments in the unencumbered income producing assets value, subject to an overall limitation of 15 percent of total unencumbered income producing assets value.
An increase in the maximum amount of investments in third party notes and mezzanine investments to 5 percent of total adjusted assets value.
The add back of certain non-recurring, one-time expenses to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

At December 31, 2015, the Company had, at one of its subsidiaries, a $30.0 million line of credit that matures in December 2016. The line was extended and reduced from $40 million in August 2014. Approximately $4.0 million and $13.7 million was outstanding on the $30.0 million line of credit as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The credit line is collateralized by the subsidiary's accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. The Company and the noncontrolling interest holders are guarantors, on a several basis, for their pro rata shares (based on membership interests) of borrowings under the line of credit.
The undrawn amount under all revolving credit and term facilities as of December 31, 2015 totaled $413.5 million, and includes $26.0 million of capacity that may only be used for asphalt purchases.
Real Estate Secured Term Debt: On December 18, 2013, the Company entered into a short-term facility ("Bridge Loan"), by and among A&B LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and other lenders party thereto, to finance a portion of the Company's $372.7 million purchase of the Kailua Portfolio. On December 20, 2013, the Company consummated the acquisition and borrowed $60.0 million under the Bridge Loan, which bore interest at LIBOR plus 3 percent. The Bridge Loan was paid off on January 6, 2014 with reverse 1031 proceeds from the disposition of Maui Mall. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of the Kailua Portfolio, the Company assumed a $12.0 million mortgage note, which matures in September 2021, and an interest rate swap that effectively converts the floating rate debt to a fixed rate of 5.95 percent.
On December 16, 2013, Estates of Kahala LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a non-recourse loan agreement ("Loan Agreement") and promissory note ("Note") with First Hawaiian Bank ("Lender"). The $42.0 million loan is secured by 15 residential lots on Kahala Avenue on Oahu, three parcels in Windward Oahu, and an agricultural parcel on Maui. The Loan Agreement and Note require principal payments equal to 70 percent of the net sales proceeds from the sale of any of the secured properties. To the extent cumulative principal payments were less than $18.0 million after 18 months, the Company was required to make an additional principal payment, such that the remaining principal balance of the loan is less than or equal to $24.0 million. At June 16, 2015 the cumulative principal payments were greater than the requirement and no payment was made. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.625 percent, matures on December 16, 2016, is prepayable without penalty, and provides for a 1-year extension option, provided certain conditions are met. The loan also requires that the Company maintain a loan to value ratio below 65 percent for the properties secured. At December 31, 2015, the balance of the loan was $8.2 million.


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On September 24, 2013, KDC LLC ("KDC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of A&B and a 50 percent member of Kukui'ula Village LLC ("Village"), entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Kukui'ula Village ("Agreement") with DMB Kukui'ula Village LLC ("DMB)", a Delaware limited liability company, as a member, and KKV Management LLC, a Hawaii limited liability company, as the manager and a member. Village owns and operates The Shops at Kukui'ula, a commercial retail center on the south shore of Kauai. Under the Agreement KDC assumed control of Village. Accordingly, A&B consolidated Village's assets and liabilities at fair value, which included secured loans totaling approximately $51.2 million. The first loan, totaling $41.8 million ("Real Estate Loan"), was secured by The Shops at Kukui'ula and 45 acres owned by Kukui'ula Development Company (Hawaii), LLC ("Kukui'ula"), in which KDC is a member. The second loan, totaling $9.4 million, ("Term Loan") was secured by a letter of credit. The Real Estate Loan and Term Loan were scheduled to mature on September 28, 2013. On September 25, 2013, Village entered into an agreement to extend the maturities of the loans to November 5, 2013, in order to finalize refinancing negotiations with the lender. In connection with the loan extensions, Village made a $5 million principal payment on the Real Estate Loan. On November 5, 2013, the Company refinanced the remaining $44.0 million of secured loans related to The Shops at Kukui'ula with new 3-year term loans. The first loan, totaling $34.6 million, is secured by The Shops at Kukui'ula, 45 acres owned by Kukui'ula, in which KDC is a member, and an A&B guaranty. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.85 percent and requires principal amortization of $0.9 million per quarter. The second loan, totaling $9.4 million, is interest only, secured by a letter of credit, and bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.0 percent. The first loan contains guarantor covenants that substantially mirror the covenants in A&B's $350 million revolving credit agreement. At December 31, 2015, the balances of the Real Estate Loan and Term Loan were $27.6 million and $9.4 million, respectively.
On September 17, 2013, the Company closed the purchase of Pearl Highlands Center, a 415,400-square-foot, fee simple retail center in Pearl City, Oahu (the “Property”), for $82.2 million in cash and the assumption of a $59.3 million mortgage loan (the “Pearl Loan”), pursuant to the terms of the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated April 9, 2013, between PHSC Holdings, LLC and A&B Properties. On December 1, 2014, the Company refinanced and increased the amount of the loan secured by the Property. The new loan ("Refinanced Loan") was increased to $92.0 million and bears interest at 4.15 percent. The Refinanced Loan matures in December 2024, and requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $0.4 million. A final principal payment of approximately $73.0 million is due on December 8, 2024. The Refinanced Loan is secured by the Property under a Mortgage and Security Agreement between the Company and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.
On January 22, 2013, A&B completed the purchase of Waianae Mall, a 170,300-square-foot, 10-building retail center in Leeward Oahu, for $10.1 million in cash and the assumption of a $19.7 million loan (the “Loan”). The Promissory Note for the Loan was secured by a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement, bearing interest at 5.39 percent, and requiring monthly payments of principal and interest totaling $0.1 million. A final balloon payment of $18.7 million was paid on June 5, 2015.
The approximate book values of assets used in the Real Estate segments pledged as collateral under the foregoing credit agreements at December 31, 2015 was $237.5 million. The approximate book values of assets used in the Materials and Construction segment pledged as collateral under the foregoing credit agreements at December 31, 2015 was $29.5 million. There were no assets used in the Agribusiness segment that were pledged as collateral.


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9. LEASES—THE COMPANY AS LESSEE
Principal non-cancelable operating leases include land, office space, harbors and equipment leased for periods that expire through 2063. Management expects that in the normal course of business, most operating leases will be renewed or replaced by other similar leases. Rental expense under operating leases totaled $7.2 million, $6.7 million and $4.5 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Rental expense for operating leases that provide for future escalations are accounted for on a straight-line basis.
Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases were as follows (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
 
Minimum Lease Payments
2016
 
$
5.7

2017
 
5.6

2018
 
5.0

2019
 
4.5

2020
 
4.5

Thereafter
 
25.2

Total
 
$
50.5


10. LEASES—THE COMPANY AS LESSOR
The Company leases to third-parties land and buildings under operating leases. The historical cost of, and accumulated depreciation on, leased property at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in millions):
 
2015
 
2014
Leased property - real estate
$
1,126.8

 
$
1,149.9

Less accumulated depreciation
(125.9
)
 
(118.5
)
Property under operating leases - net
$
1,000.9

 
$
1,031.4

Total rental income, excluding tenant reimbursements (which totaled $30.2 million, $28.8 million and $24.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively), under these operating leases was as follows (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Minimum rentals
$
96.2

 
$
89.8

 
$
80.5

Contingent rentals (based on sales volume)
4.8

 
4.7

 
3.0

Total
$
101.0

 
$
94.5

 
$
83.5

Future minimum rentals on non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2015 were as follows (in millions):
 
Operating Leases
2016
$
85.0

2017
73.7

2018
61.4

2019
53.2

2020
41.3

Thereafter
282.8

Total
$
597.4



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11. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has funded single-employer defined benefit pension plans that cover substantially all non-bargaining unit employees and certain bargaining unit employees. In addition, the Company has plans that provide certain retiree health care and life insurance benefits to substantially all salaried and to certain hourly employees. Employees are generally eligible for such benefits upon retirement and completion of a specified number of years of credited service. The Company does not pre-fund these health care and life insurance benefits and has the right to modify or terminate certain of these plans in the future. Certain groups of retirees pay a portion of the benefit costs.
Plan Administration, Investments and Asset Allocations: The Company has an Investment Committee that is responsible for the investment and management of the pension plan assets. In 2013, the Company changed its pension plan investment and management approach to a liability-driven investment strategy, which seeks to increase the correlation of the pension plan assets and liabilities to reduce the volatility of the plan's funded status, and over time, improve the funded status of the plan. The adoption of this strategy has resulted in an asset allocation that is weighted more toward fixed income investments, which reduces investment volatility, but also reduces investment returns over time. In connection with the adoption of a liability-driven investment strategy, the Company appointed an investment adviser that directs investments and selects investment options, based on guidelines established by the Investment Committee.
The Company’s investment strategy for its pension plan assets is to achieve a diversified mix of investments that balances long-term growth with an acceptable level of risk. The mix of assets includes a fixed income allocation that increases as the plan's funded status improves. The Company’s weighted-average asset allocations at December 31, 2015 and 2014, and 2015 year-end target allocation, by asset category, were as follows:
 
Target
 
2015
 
2014
Domestic equity securities
34
%
 
34
%
 
32
%
International equity securities
18
%
 
18
%
 
15
%
Debt securities
36
%
 
35
%
 
44
%
Alternatives and other
12
%
 
10
%
 
6
%
Cash
%
 
3
%
 
3
%
Total
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
The Company’s investments in equity securities primarily include domestic large-cap and mid-cap companies, but also include an allocation to small-cap and international equity securities. Equity investments do not include any direct holdings of the Company’s stock but may include such holdings to the extent that the stock is included as part of certain mutual fund or ETF holdings. Debt securities include investment-grade corporate bonds from diversified industries and U.S. Treasuries. Other types of investments include funds that invest in commercial real estate assets, and to a lesser extent, private equity investments in technology companies.
The expected return on plan assets assumption (7.10 percent for 2015) is principally based on the long-term outlook for various asset class returns, asset mix, the historical performance of the plan assets under the liability-driven investment strategy, and a comparison of the estimated long-term return calculated to the distribution of assumptions adopted by other plans with similar asset mixes. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the return on plan assets was (2.79) and 8.12 percent, respectively. Over the long-term, the actual returns have generally exceeded the benchmark returns used by the Company to evaluate performance of its fund managers.
The Company’s pension plan assets are held in a master trust and stated at estimated fair value, which is based on the fair values of the underlying investments. Purchases and sales of securities are recorded on a trade-date basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date.


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FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, as amended, establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires the pension plans to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The hierarchy places the highest priority on unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and assigns the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of inputs within the hierarchy are defined as follows:     
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect the pension plans’ own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
If the technique used to measure fair value includes inputs from multiple levels of the fair value hierarchy, the lowest level of significant input determines the placement of the entire fair value measurement in the hierarchy.
Equity Securities: Domestic and international common stocks are valued by obtaining quoted prices on recognized and highly liquid exchanges.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF): ETFs are valued by obtaining quoted prices on recognized and highly liquid exchanges.
Fixed Income Securities: Corporate bonds and U.S. government treasury and agency securities are valued based upon the closing price reported in the market in which the security is traded. U.S. government agency, corporate asset-backed securities, and mortgage securities may utilize models, such as a matrix pricing model, that incorporates other observable inputs such as cash flow, security structure, or market information, when broker/dealer quotes are not available.
Private Equity Fund and Insurance Contract Interests: The fair value of underlying investments in private equity assets is determined based on one or more valuation techniques, such as the market or income valuation approach, utilizing information provided by the general partner and taking into consideration the purchase price of the underlying securities, developments concerning the investee company subsequent to the acquisition of the investment, financial data and projections of the investee company provided to the general partner, illiquidity and non-transferability, and such other factors as the general partner deems relevant. Insurance contract interests consist of investments in group annuity contracts, which are valued based on the present value of expected future payments.


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The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014, by asset category, are as follows (in millions):
 
Fair Value Measurements as of
 
December 31, 2015
 
Total
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
 
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Asset Category
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash
$
3.8

 
$
3.8

 
$

 
$

Equity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
16.7

 
16.7

 

 

Domestic exchange-traded funds
33.1

 
33.1

 

 

International
18.6

 
18.6

 

 

International and emerging markets exchange-traded funds
7.2

 
7.2

 

 

Fixed income securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury obligations
17.1

 
17.1

 

 

Domestic corporate bonds and notes
31.6

 

 
31.6

 

Foreign corporate bonds
3.1

 

 
3.1

 

Other types of investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Limited partnership interest in private equity fund
0.2

 

 

 
0.2

Exchange-traded global real estate securities
11.2

 
11.2

 
 
 
 
Insurance contracts
0.2

 

 

 
0.2

Exchange-traded commodity fund
2.7

 
2.7

 

 

Other receivables
0.7

 
0.7

 

 

Total
$
146.2

 
$
111.1

 
$
34.7

 
$
0.4



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Fair Value Measurements as of
 
December 31, 2014
 
Total
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
 
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Asset Category
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash
$
3.5

 
$
3.5

 
$

 
$

Equity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
18.2

 
18.2

 

 

Domestic exchange-traded funds
33.0

 
33.0

 
 
 
 
International
9.8

 
9.7

 
0.1

 

International and emerging markets exchange-traded funds
14.9

 
14.9

 
 
 
 
Fixed income securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury obligations
24.7

 
24.7

 

 

Domestic corporate bonds and notes
40.9

 

 
40.9

 

Foreign corporate bonds
5.4

 

 
5.4

 

Other types of investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Limited partnership interest in private equity fund
0.3

 

 

 
0.3

Exchange-traded global real estate fund
5.1

 
5.1

 

 

Insurance contracts
1.4

 

 

 
1.4

Exchange-traded commodity fund
2.8

 
2.8

 

 

Other receivables
0.8

 
0.8

 

 

Total
$
160.8

 
$
112.7

 
$
46.4

 
$
1.7

The table below presents a reconciliation of all pension plan investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):
 
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
 
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
Real Estate
 
Private Equity
 
Insurance
 
Limited Partnership
 
Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2014
$
7.5

 
$
0.3

 
$
1.0

 
$
6.4

 
$
15.2

Actual return on plan assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets held at the reporting date

 

 
0.4

 

 
0.4

Assets sold during the period

 

 

 

 

Purchases, sales and settlements
(7.5
)
 

 

 
(6.4
)
 
(13.9
)
Ending balance, December 31, 2014

 
0.3

 
1.4

 

 
1.7

Actual return on plan assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets held at the reporting date

 
(0.1
)
 
0.1

 

 

Assets sold during the period

 

 
(1.3
)
 

 
(1.3
)
Ending balance, December 31, 2015
$

 
$
0.2

 
$
0.2

 
$

 
$
0.4

Contributions are determined annually for each plan by the Company’s pension Administrative Committee, based upon the actuarially determined minimum required contribution under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (the “Act”), and the maximum deductible contribution allowed for tax purposes. In 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company contributed approximately $2.6 million, $5.7 million, and $0.1 million, respectively, to its defined benefit pension plans. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute cash to its pension plans so that it meets at least the minimum contribution requirements.


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For the plans covering employees who are members of collective bargaining units, the benefit formulas are determined according to the collective bargaining agreements, either using career average pay as the base or a flat dollar amount per year of service.
In 2007, the Company changed the traditional defined benefit pension plan formula for new non-bargaining unit employees hired after January 1, 2008 and, replaced it with a cash balance defined benefit pension plan formula. Subsequently, effective January 1, 2012, the Company changed the benefits under its traditional defined benefit plans for non-bargaining unit employees hired before January 1, 2008 and, replaced the benefit with the same cash balance defined benefit pension plan formula provided to those employees hired after January 1, 2008. Retirement benefits under the cash balance pension plan formula are based on a fixed percentage of employee eligible compensation, plus interest. The plan interest credit rate will vary from year-to-year based on the 10-year U.S. Treasury rate.
Benefit Plan Assets and Obligations: The measurement date for the Company’s benefit plan disclosures is December 31 of each year. The status of the funded defined benefit pension plan and the unfunded accumulated post-retirement benefit plans at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are shown below (in millions):
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Post-retirement Benefits
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Change in Benefit Obligation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
$
204.4

 
$
175.4

 
$
12.0

 
$
12.9

Service cost
3.1

 
2.6

 
0.1

 
0.1

Interest cost
8.0

 
8.3

 
0.5

 
0.6

Plan participants’ contributions

 

 
0.9

 
0.8

Actuarial (gain) loss
(8.9
)
 
29.7

 
0.4

 
(0.7
)
Benefits paid
(12.0
)
 
(11.6
)
 
(1.8
)
 
(1.7
)
Conversion of guaranteed annuity contract
(0.4
)
 

 

 

Curtailment

 

 
0.1

 

Amendments
0.4

 

 

 

Benefit obligation at end of year
$
194.6

 
$
204.4

 
$
12.2

 
$
12.0

Change in Plan Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
160.8

 
153.4

 

 

Actual return on plan assets
(4.8
)
 
13.3

 

 

Employer contributions
2.6

 
5.7

 
0.8

 
0.9

Participant contributions

 

 
0.9

 
0.8

Conversion of guaranteed annuity contract
(0.4
)
 

 

 

Benefits paid
(12.0
)
 
(11.6
)
 
(1.8
)
 
(1.7
)
Other

 

 
0.1

 

Fair value of plan assets at end of year
$
146.2

 
$
160.8

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Funded Status and Recognized Liability
$
(48.4
)
 
$
(43.6
)
 
$
(12.2
)
 
$
(12.0
)


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The accumulated benefit obligation for the Company’s qualified pension plans was $193.7 million and $203.2 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets and in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in millions):
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Post-retirement Benefits
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Current liabilities

 

 
(0.9
)
 
(0.8
)
Non-current liabilities
(48.4
)
 
(43.6
)
 
(11.3
)
 
(11.2
)
Total
$
(48.4
)
 
$
(43.6
)
 
$
(12.2
)
 
$
(12.0
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss (net of taxes)
$
47.3

 
$
47.3

 
$
0.6

 
$
0.5

Unrecognized prior service credit (net of taxes)
(2.6
)
 
(3.4
)
 

 

Total
$
44.7

 
$
43.9

 
$
0.6

 
$
0.5

The information for qualified pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown below (in millions):
 
2015
 
2014
Projected benefit obligation
$
194.6

 
$
204.4

Accumulated benefit obligation
$
193.7

 
$
203.2

Fair value of plan assets
$
146.2

 
$
160.8

The estimated prior service credit for the defined benefit pension plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost in 2016 is $0.7 million. The estimated net loss that will be recognized in net periodic pension cost for the defined benefit pension plans in 2016 is $7.0 million. The estimated net loss for the other defined benefit post-retirement plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension cost in 2016 is $0.2 million. The estimated prior service cost for the other defined benefit post-retirement plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension cost in 2016 is negligible.
Unrecognized gains and losses of the post-retirement benefit plans are amortized over five years. Although current health costs are expected to increase, the Company attempts to mitigate these increases by maintaining caps on certain of its benefit plans, using lower cost health care plan options where possible, requiring that certain groups of employees pay a portion of their benefit costs, self-insuring for certain insurance plans, encouraging wellness programs for employees, and implementing measures to mitigate future benefit cost increases.


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Components of the net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive loss for the defined benefit pension plans and the post-retirement health care and life insurance benefit plans during 2015, 2014, and 2013, are shown below (in millions):
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Post-retirement Benefits
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
$
3.1

 
$
2.6

 
$
2.6

 
$
0.1

 
$
0.1

 
$
0.1

Interest cost
8.0

 
8.3

 
7.6

 
0.5

 
0.6

 
0.4

Expected return on plan assets
(11.1
)
 
(10.7
)
 
(10.9
)
 

 

 

Amortization of net loss
6.9

 
4.0

 
7.7

 
0.1

 
0.3

 
(0.2
)
Amortization of prior service cost
(0.8
)
 
(0.8
)
 
(0.8
)
 

 

 

Curtailment (gain)/loss

 

 

 
0.1

 

 
(0.5
)
Net periodic benefit cost
6.1

 
3.4

 
6.2

 
0.8

 
1.0

 
(0.2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss (gain)
$
7.0

 
$
27.1

 
$
(24.7
)
 
$
0.4

 
$
(0.6
)
 
$
3.0

Amortization of unrecognized gain (loss)
(6.9
)
 
(4.0
)
 
(7.7
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.3
)
 
0.2

Amortization of prior service credit
0.8

 
0.8

 
0.8

 

 

 

Prior service cost
0.4

 

 

 

 

 

Total recognized in other comprehensive income
1.3

 
23.9

 
(31.6
)
 
0.3

 
(0.9
)
 
3.2

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income
$
7.4

 
$
27.3

 
$
(25.4
)
 
$
1.1

 
$
0.1

 
$
3.0

The weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit information during 2015, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Post-retirement Benefits
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Weighted Average Assumptions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
4.50
%
 
4.00
%
 
4.90
%
 
4.50
%
 
4.10
%
 
4.90
%
Expected return on plan assets
7.10
%
 
7.10
%
 
8.00
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
Rate of compensation increase
0.5%-3%

 
0.5%-3%

 
3.00
%
 
0.5%-3%

 
3.00
%
 
3.00
%
Initial health care cost trend rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.00
%
 
7.30
%
 
7.50
%
Ultimate rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.50
%
 
4.50
%
 
4.50
%
Year ultimate rate is reached
 
 
 
 
 
 
2037

 
2028
 
2028
If the assumed health care cost trend rate were increased or decreased by one percentage point, the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation, as of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 and the net periodic post-retirement benefit cost for 2015, 2014 and 2013, would have increased or decreased as follows (in millions):
 
Other Post-retirement Benefits
 
One Percentage Point
 
Increase
 
Decrease
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Effect on total of service and interest cost components
$
0.1

 
$
0.1

 
$

 
$

 
$
(0.1
)
 
$

Effect on post-retirement benefit obligation
$
1.1

 
$
1.1

 
$
1.2

 
$
(0.9
)
 
$
(0.9
)
 
$
(1.0
)


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Non-qualified Benefit Plans: The Company has non-qualified supplemental pension plans covering certain employees and retirees, which provide for incremental pension payments from the Company’s general funds so that total pension benefits would be substantially equal to amounts that would have been payable from the Company’s qualified pension plans if it were not for limitations imposed by income tax regulations. The obligations relating to these plans totaled $7.1 million at December 31, 2015. A 3.9 percent discount rate was used to determine the 2015 obligation. The expense associated with the non-qualified plans was $0.1 million in 2015, $0.1 million in 2014, and $0.1 million in 2013. As of December 31, 2015, the amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income for unrecognized loss, net of tax, was approximately $1.6 million, and the amount recognized as unrecognized prior service credit, net of tax, was ($1.6) million. The estimated net loss and prior service (credit), net of tax, that will be recognized in net periodic pension cost in 2015 is $0.2 million.
Estimated Benefit Payments: The estimated future benefit payments for the next ten years are as follows (in millions):
 
 
Pension
 
Non-qualified
 
Post-retirement
Year
 
Benefits
 
Plan Benefits
 
Benefits
2016
 
$
11.5

 
$
4.2

 
$
1.0

2017
 
$
11.7

 
$
0.1

 
$
1.0

2018
 
$
11.9

 
$
1.0

 
$
1.0

2019
 
$
12.1

 
$
0.1

 
$
1.0

2020
 
$
12.4

 
$

 
$
0.9

2021-2025
 
$
64.0

 
$
2.6

 
$
3.9

Current liabilities of approximately $5.1 million, related to non-qualified plan and post-retirement benefits, are classified as accrued and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015.
Multiemployer Plans: Grace and certain subsidiaries contribute to a number of multiemployer defined benefit pension plans under the terms of collective-bargaining agreements that cover its union-represented employees. The risks of participating in these multiemployer plans are different from single-employer plans in the following aspects:
a.
Assets contributed to the multiemployer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers.
b.
If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers.
c.
If the Company chooses to stop participating in some of its multiemployer plans, the Company may be required to pay those plans an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan, referred to as a withdrawal liability.
The Company's participation in these plans for the year ended December 31, 2015, is outlined in the table below. The "EIN Pension Plan Number" column provides the Employee Identification Number (EIN) and the 3-digit plan number, if applicable. The most recent Pension Protection Act (PPA) zone status available in 2015 is for the plan's year-end as of December 31, 2014, for the Pension Trust Fund for Operating Engineers Pension Plan and Laborer's National (Industrial) Pension Fund. The zone status available for 2015 for the Hawaii Laborers Trust Funds is for the plan year-end as of February 28, 2015. GP Roadway Solutions, Inc. and GP/RM Prestress, LLC have separate contracts and different expiration dates with the Hawaii Laborers Trust Fund. The zone status is based on information that the Company received from the plan and is certified by the plan's actuary. Among other factors, plans that are less than 65 percent funded are "red zone" plans in need of reorganization; plans between 65 percent and 80 percent funded or that have an accumulated funding deficiency or are expected to have a deficiency in any of the next six years are "yellow zone" plans; plans that meet both of the "yellow zone" criteria are "orange zone" plans; and if the plan is funded more than 80 percent, it is a "green zone" plan. The "FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented" column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan (FIP) or a rehabilitation plan (RP) is either pending or has been implemented. The last column lists the expiration dates of the collective-bargaining agreements to which the plans are subject.
There were no plans where the Company contributed more than 5 percent of the total contributions.


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Pension Protection Act Zone Status
FIP/RP Status
Contribution by Entity
Contribution by Entity
Surcharge Imposed
Expiration Date
Current Plan Year End
 
EIN Plan No.
2015 and 2014
Pending/Implemented
Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2015
Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014
Fund
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Engineers
94-6090764; 001
Red
Yes
$
4.6

$
4.3

No
9/2/19
12/31/15
Laborers National
52-6074345; 001
Red
Yes
0.1

0.1

No
8/31/18
12/31/15
Hawaii Laborers
99-6025107; 001
Green
No
0.8

0.5

No
8/31/19
2/28/15
Hawaii Laborers
99-6025107; 001
Green
No
0.2

0.1

No
9/30/19
2/28/15
 
 
 
 
$
5.7

$
5.0

 
 
 
Defined Contribution Plans: The Company sponsors defined contribution plans that qualify under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code and provides matching contributions of up to 3 percent of eligible employee compensation. The Company’s matching contributions expensed under these plans totaled $0.7 million in each of the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. The Company also maintains profit sharing plans, and if a minimum threshold of Company performance is achieved, provides contributions of 1 to 5 percent, depending upon Company performance above the minimum threshold. In 2015, 2014 and 2013, the profit sharing contribution expense was zero, $0.6 million and $0.9 million, respectively.
Grace 401(k) Plans: The Company allows for discretionary non-elective employer contributions up to the sum of 10 percent of each eligible employee's compensation for the 12 months in the plan year, subject to certain limitations. Management incentives and/or profit sharing bonuses can be deferred to the employee's 401(k) account, but will be subject to the IRS' annual limit on employee elective deferrals. For the year ended December 31, 2015, Grace recognized discretionary employer contributions and profit sharing expense of approximately $2.0 million.

12. INCOME TAXES
The income tax expense (benefit) on income from continuing operations for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015 consisted of the following (in millions):
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Current:
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
$
0.8

 
$
11.2

 
$
17.1

State
(1.2
)
 
2.8

 
2.1

   Current
(0.4
)
 
14.0

 
19.2

Deferred:


 


 


   Federal
14.6

 
(7.8
)
 
(5.7
)
   State
2.3

 
(7.6
)
 
(2.4
)
   Deferred
16.9

 
(15.4
)
 
(8.1
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
$
16.5

 
$
(1.4
)
 
$
11.1

    


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Income tax expense (benefit) for 2015, 2014 and 2013 differs from amounts computed by applying the statutory federal rate to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the following reasons (in millions):
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Computed federal income tax expense
$
16.6

 
$
10.1

 
$
8.3

State income taxes
0.7

 
(4.1
)
 
1.0

Non-deductible transaction costs

 

 
1.6

Charitable contribution

 

 
(0.2
)
Federal solar tax credits

 
(11.3
)
 

Other—net
(0.8
)
 
3.9

 
0.4

Income tax expense (benefit)
$
16.5

 
$
(1.4
)
 
$
11.1

The effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2015 was lower than the statutory rate due primarily to various state tax credits.
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at December 31 of each year are as follows (in millions):
 
2015
 
2014
Deferred tax assets:
 
 
 
Employee benefits
$
37.1

 
$
30.7

Capitalized costs
22.4

 
21.9

Joint ventures and other investments
4.3

 
19.0

Impairment and amortization
7.8

 
6.7

Insurance and other reserves
5.9

 
4.2

Solar investment benefits*
9.0

 
4.9

Other
5.7

 
9.8

Total deferred tax assets
$
92.2

 
$
97.2

 
 
 
 
Deferred tax liabilities:


 


Property (including tax-deferred gains on real estate transactions)
$
279.3

 
$
271.8

Straight-line rental income and advanced rent
9.0

 
8.4

Other
6.0

 
2.7

Total deferred tax liabilities
294.3

 
282.9

 
 
 
 
Net deferred tax liability
$
202.1

 
$
185.7

* Certain investment tax credits do not expire under state law and may be carried forward indefinitely.
The Company’s income taxes payable has been reduced by the tax benefits from share-based compensation. The Company receives an income tax benefit for exercised stock options calculated as the difference between the fair market value of the stock issued at the time of exercise and the option exercise price, tax-effected. The Company also receives an income tax benefit for restricted stock units when they vest, measured as the fair market value of the stock issued at the time of vesting, tax effected. The net tax benefits from share-based transactions were $1.7 million and $1.3 million for 2015 and 2014, respectively, and the portion of the tax benefit related to the excess of the amount reported as the tax deduction over expense was reflected as an increase to equity in the accompanying consolidated statements of equity.
Subsequent to the separation from Matson, Inc. (formerly "Alexander & Baldwin Holding, Inc.") on June 30, 2012, the Company began reporting as a separate taxpayer. Upon separation, the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits were reflected on Matson Inc.’s (“Matson”) financial statements because Matson is considered the successor parent to the former Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. affiliated tax group. In connection with the separation, the Company entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement with Matson. As of December 31, 2015, the Company's liability for the indemnity to Matson in the event the Company’s pre-separation unrecognized tax benefits are not realized was $0.1 million. As of December 31, 2015, the Company has not identified any material unrecognized tax positions.


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In July 2014, the Company invested $23.8 million in KRS II, an entity that owns and operates a 12-megawatt solar farm in Koloa, Kauai. The Company accounts for its investment in KRS II under the equity method. The investment return from the Company's investment in KRS II is principally composed of federal and state tax benefits, including tax credits. These tax credits are accounted for using the flow-through method, which reduces the provision for income taxes in the year the tax credits first become available. The total KRS II net tax benefits that the Company recognized for book purposes in 2014 was approximately $13.7 million. As tax benefits are realized over the life of the investment, the Company recognizes a non-cash reduction to the carrying amount of its investment in KRS II. For the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded a net, non-cash reduction of $2.6 million and $14.7 million (net of earnings from the investment), respectively, in Other income (expense) in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The Company expects that future reductions to its investment in KRS II will be recognized as tax benefits are realized.
The Company is subject to taxation by the United States and various state and local jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2015, the Company’s tax years 2012, 2013 and 2014 are open to examination by the tax authorities. In addition, tax year 2012, for which the Company was included in the consolidated tax group with Matson, is open to examination by the tax authorities in the Company’s material jurisdictions. In addition, the 2011 tax year is also open to examination by California. The 2012 tax return for the Company on a standalone basis and the 2012 tax return for which the Company was included in the consolidated tax group with Matson is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service.


13. SHARE-BASED AWARDS
2012 Incentive Compensation Plan (“2012 Plan”): The 2012 Incentive Compensation Plan allows for the granting of stock options, restricted stock units and common stock. Under the 2012 Plan, 4.3 million shares of common stock were initially reserved for issuance, and as of December 31, 2015, 1.3 million shares of the Company’s common stock remained available for future issuance, which is reflective of a 2.7 million share reduction for outstanding equity awards replaced when the Company separated from Matson. The shares of common stock authorized to be issued under the 2012 Plan may be drawn from the shares of the Company’s authorized but unissued common stock or from shares of its common stock that the Company acquires, including shares purchased on the open market or private transactions.
The 2012 Plan consists of four separate incentive compensation programs: (i) the discretionary grant program, (ii) the stock issuance program, (iii) the incentive bonus program and (iv) the automatic grant program for the non-employee members of the Company’s Board of Directors. Share-based compensation is generally awarded under three of the four programs, as more fully described below.
Discretionary Grant Program: Under the Discretionary Grant Program, stock options may be granted with an exercise price no less than 100 percent of the fair market value (defined as the closing market price) of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant. Options generally become exercisable ratably over three years and have a maximum contractual term of 10 years. There were no option grants in 2015 and 2014, and the Company currently does not expect to issue options in the future.
Stock Issuance Program: Under the Stock Issuance Program, shares of common stock or restricted stock units may be granted. Equity awards granted may be designated as time-based or performance-based.
Automatic Grant Program: At each annual shareholder meeting, non-employee directors will receive an award of restricted stock units that entitle the holder to an equivalent number of shares of common stock upon vesting. Awards of restricted stock units granted under the program generally vest ratably over three years.
    


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Activity in the Company’s stock option plans in 2015 was as follows (in thousands, except weighted average exercise price and weighted average contractual life):
 
2012
Plan
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Contractual
Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding, January 1, 2015
1,124.6

 
$18.84
 
 
 
 
Exercised
(26.0
)
 
$20.13
 
 
 
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2015
1,098.6

 
$18.81
 
3.6
 
$18,235
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vested or expected to vest
1,098.6

 
$18.81
 
3.6
 
$18,235
Exercisable, December 31, 2015
1,098.6

 
$18.81
 
3.6
 
$18,235
The following table summarizes 2015 non-vested restricted stock unit activity (in thousands, except weighted average grant-date fair value amounts):
 
2012
Plan
Restricted
Stock
Units
 
Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Outstanding, January 1, 2015
279.0

 
$33.76
Granted
124.7

 
$40.85
Vested
(106.4
)
 
$31.58
Canceled
(25.4
)
 
$35.14
Outstanding, December 31, 2015
271.9

 
$37.74
A portion of the restricted stock unit awards are time-based awards that vest ratably over three years. The remaining portion of the awards represents market-based awards that cliff vest after two or three years, provided that the total shareholder return of the Company’s common stock over the relevant period meets or exceeds pre-defined levels of relative total shareholder returns of the Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 index.
The fair value of the Company’s time-based awards is determined using the Company's stock price on the date of grant. The fair value of the Company's market-based awards is estimated using the Company's stock price on the date of grant and the probability of vesting using a Monte Carlo simulation with the following weighted average assumptions:
 
2015
 
2014
Volatility of A&B common stock
29.5
%
 
25.4
%
Average volatility of peer companies
34.2
%
 
27.3
%
Risk-free interest rate
0.70
%
 
0.37
%
The weighted average fair value of the time-based restricted units and market-based performance share units was $40.85 in 2015 and $39.38 in 2014. No compensation cost is recognized for estimated or actual forfeitures of time-based or market-based awards if an employee is terminated prior to rendering the requisite service period. The tax benefit realized upon vesting was immaterial for each of the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.


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A summary of compensation cost related to share-based payments is as follows (in millions):
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Share-based expense (net of estimated forfeitures):
 
 
 
 
 
Stock options
$

 
$
0.3

 
$
0.7

Incremental share-based compensation cost related to separation

 
0.2

 
0.5

Time-based and market-based restricted stock units
4.6

 
4.4

 
3.0

Total share-based expense
4.6

 
4.9

 
4.2

Total recognized tax benefit
(1.2
)
 
(1.5
)
 
(1.3
)
Share-based expense (net of tax)
$
3.4

 
$
3.4

 
$
2.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash received upon option exercise
$
0.5

 
$
4.5

 
$
7.6

Intrinsic value of options exercised
$
0.5

 
$
5.4

 
$
6.7

Tax benefit realized upon option exercise
$
0.2

 
$
2.0

 
$
2.5

Fair value of stock vested
$
4.2

 
$
2.6

 
$
5.2


14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments, Guarantees and Contingencies:  Commitments and financial arrangements not recorded on the Company's consolidated balance sheet, excluding lease commitments that are disclosed in Note 9, included the following as of December 31, 2015 (in millions):
Standby letters of credit
(a)
$
11.8

Bonds
(b)
$
405.0

(a)
Consists of standby letters of credit, issued by the Company’s lenders under the Company’s revolving credit facilities, and relate primarily to the Company’s real estate activities. In the event the letters of credit are drawn upon, the Company would be obligated to reimburse the issuer of the letter of credit. None of the letters of credit has been drawn upon to date, and the Company believes it is unlikely that any of these letters of credit will be drawn upon.
(b)
Represents bonds related to construction and real estate activities in Hawaii. Approximately $381.3 million is related to construction bonds issued by third party sureties (bid, performance and payment bonds) and the remainder is related to commercial bonds issued by third party sureties (permit, subdivision, license and notary bonds). In the event the bonds are drawn upon, the Company would be obligated to reimburse the surety that issued the bond. None of the bonds has been drawn upon to date, and the Company believes it is unlikely that any of these bonds will be drawn upon.
Indemnity Agreements:  For certain real estate joint ventures, the Company may be obligated under bond indemnities to complete construction of the real estate development if the joint venture does not perform. These indemnities are designed to protect the surety in exchange for the issuance of surety bonds that cover construction activities, such as project amenities, roads, utilities, and other infrastructure, at its joint ventures. Under the indemnities, the Company and its joint venture partners agree to indemnify the surety bond issuer from all losses and expenses arising from the failure of the joint venture to complete the specified bonded construction. The maximum potential amount of aggregate future payments is a function of the amount covered by outstanding bonds at the time of default by the joint venture, reduced by the amount of work completed to date. The recorded amounts of the indemnity liabilities were not material.
 Other Obligations:  Certain of the real estate businesses in which the Company holds a noncontrolling interest have long-term debt obligations. One of the Company’s joint ventures had a $10 million loan that was scheduled to mature in August 2015. As a condition to providing the loan to the joint venture, the lender required that the Company and its joint venture partner guarantee certain obligations of the joint venture under a maintenance agreement. The maintenance agreement specified that the Company and its joint venture partner make payments to the lender to the extent that the loan-to-value measure or debt service ratio of the property held by the joint venture were below pre-determined thresholds. On September 26, 2014, the joint venture sold the commercial property and paid off the remaining balance on the loan, which terminated the Company's guaranty. The Company's share of the gain on the sale of the commercial property was not material.


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The Company is a guarantor of indebtedness for certain of its unconsolidated joint ventures' borrowings with third party lenders, relating to the repayment of construction loans and performance of construction for the underlying project. As of December 31, 2015, the Company's limited guarantees on indebtedness totaled $12.3 million related to five of its unconsolidated joint ventures. The Company has not incurred any significant historical losses related to guarantees on its joint venture indebtedness.
In July 2014, the Company invested $23.8 million in a tax equity investment related to the construction and operation of a 12-megawatt solar farm on Kauai. The Company recovers its investment primarily through tax credits and tax benefits. In connection with this investment, the Company provided a contingent $6 million guaranty of KRS II project debt. The other equity partner and managing member of KRS II, project sponsor and customer for the output of the facility, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, is the primary guarantor of the project debt.
 Other than obligations described above and those described in Notes 5 and 8, obligations of the Company’s joint ventures do not have recourse to the Company and the Company’s “at-risk” amounts are limited to its investment.
Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies: A&B owns 16,000 acres of watershed lands in East Maui that supply a significant portion of the irrigation water used by Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company (“HC&S”), a division of A&B that produces raw sugar. A&B also held four water licenses to another 30,000 acres owned by the State of Hawaii in East Maui which, over the last ten years, have supplied approximately 56 percent of the irrigation water used by HC&S. The last of these water license agreements expired in 1986, and all four agreements were then extended as revocable permits that were renewed annually. In 2001, a request was made to the State Board of Land and Natural Resources (the “BLNR”) to replace these revocable permits with a long-term water lease. Pending the conclusion by the BLNR of this contested case hearing on the request for the long-term lease, the BLNR has kept the existing permits on a holdover basis. Three parties filed a lawsuit on April 10, 2015 (the “4/10/15 Lawsuit”) alleging that the BLNR has been renewing the revocable permits annually rather than keeping them in holdover status. The lawsuit asks the court to void the revocable permits and to declare that the renewals were illegally issued without preparation of an environmental assessment (“EA”). In December 2015, the BLNR decided to re-affirm its prior decisions to keep the permits in holdover status. This decision by the BLNR is being challenged by the three parties. In January 2016, the court in the 4/10/15 Lawsuit ruled that the renewals were not subject to the EA requirement but that the BLNR lacked legal authority to keep the revocable permits in holdover status beyond one year. The court has allowed the parties to take an immediate appeal of this ruling.
In addition, on May 24, 2001, petitions were filed by a third party, requesting that the Commission on Water Resource Management of the State of Hawaii ("Water Commission") establish interim instream flow standards ("IIFS") in 27 East Maui streams that feed the Company’s irrigation system. The Water Commission initially took action on the petitions in 2008 and 2010, but the petitioners requested a contested case hearing to challenge the Water Commission's decisions on certain petitions. The Water Commission denied the contested case hearing request, but the petitioners successfully appealed the denial to the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals, which ordered the Water Commission to grant the request. The Commission then authorized the appointment of a hearings officer for the contested case hearing and expanded the scope of the contested case hearing to encompass all 27 petitions for amendment of the IIFS for East Maui streams in 23 hydrologic units. The evidentiary phase of the hearing before the Commission-appointed hearings officer was completed on April 2, 2015. On January 15, 2016, the Commission-appointed hearings officer issued his recommended decision on the petitions. The recommended decision would restore water to streams in 11 of the 23 hydrologic units. A final decision on the petitions from the Commission is not expected until at least the second quarter of 2016.
If the Company is not permitted to use sufficient quantities of stream waters, it would have a material adverse effect on the Company's sugar-growing operations in 2016 and the Company's pursuit of a diversified agricultural model in subsequent years.
In January 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) finalized nationwide standards for controlling hazardous air pollutant emissions from industrial, commercial, institutional boilers and process heaters (the “Boiler MACT” rule), which apply to HC&S’s three boilers at the Puunene Sugar Mill. Compliance with the Boiler MACT rule was January 2016, with full compliance required by July 2016. The Company anticipates that the Puunene Mill boilers will meet all applicable compliance deadlines and that the remaining compliance costs will be less than $250,000, based on available information. The Company is currently implementing strategies for achieving full compliance with the new regulations and is assessing whether the announced end to sugar operations may impact some compliance requirements.  Although the EPA has finalized its reconsideration of the rule, there remains some uncertainty as to final requirements pending the outcome of ongoing litigation. Any resulting changes to the Boiler MACT rule could impact the Company’s compliance requirements.
On June 24, 2014, the Hawaii State Department of Health (“DOH”) Clean Air Branch issued a Notice and Finding of Violation and Order (“NFVO”) to HC&S alleging various violations relating to the operation of HC&S’s three boilers at its sugar mill. The DOH reviewed a 5-year period (2009-2013) and alleged violations relating primarily to periods of excess


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visible emissions and operation of the wet scrubbers installed to control particulate matter emissions from the boiler stacks. All incidents included in the NFVO were self-reported by HC&S to the DOH prior to the DOH’s review, and there is no indication that these deviations resulted in any violation of health-based air quality standards. The NFVO includes an administrative penalty of $1.3 million, which HC&S has contested. The Company is unable to predict, at this time, the outcome or financial impact of the NFVO but does not believe that the financial impact of the NFVO will be material to its financial position, cash flows or results of operations.
On July 1, 2015, a lawsuit was filed against the State of Hawaii and the Director of the Department of Health, alleging that the sugar cane burning permits issued by the State to HC&S were unlawfully issued, and seeking an injunction against the burning of cane. On July 6, 2015, the plaintiffs added the Company as a defendant. If the Company is not permitted or is substantially limited in its ability to burn sugar cane, this would have a material adverse effect on the Company's sugar operations in 2016. The Company will vigorously defend itself in this matter.

A&B and its subsidiaries are parties to, or may be contingently liable in connection with, other legal actions arising in the normal conduct of its businesses, the outcomes of which, in the opinion of management after consultation with counsel, would not be expected to have a material effect on A&B’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

15. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk related to its variable interest debt. The Company balances its cost of debt and exposure to interest rates primarily through its mix of fixed and variable rate debt. From time to time, the Company may use interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to interest rate risk.
As of December 31, 2015, the Company had a gross notional amount of $18.8 million related to interest rate swaps that were assumed in connection with prior acquisitions, in which the floating rates are swapped for fixed rates. The table below presents the fair value of derivative financial instruments, which are included in Other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
 
As of December 31,
Classified in Other non-current liabilities
2015
 
2014
Interest rate swap liability - floating to fixed rate
$
2.5

 
$
2.9

The Company recorded $0.4 million income and $0.1 million of expense during 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to the change in fair value of the interest rate swaps in Interest income and other in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

16. EARNINGS PER SHARE "EPS"
Basic earnings per common share excludes dilution and is calculated by dividing net earnings allocated to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net earnings allocated to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period, as adjusted for the potential dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards.
 


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The following table provides a reconciliation of income from continuing operations to income from continuing operations available to A&B shareholders (in millions):
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
$
31.1

 
$
30.2

 
$
12.5

Less: Noncontrolling interest
(1.5
)
 
(3.1
)
 
(0.5
)
Income from continuing operations attributable to A&B shareholders, net of tax
29.6

 
27.1

 
12.0

Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interest
(3.1
)
 

 

Income from continuing operations available to A&B shareholders, net of tax
26.5

 
27.1

 
12.0

Income from discontinued operations available to A&B shareholders, net of tax

 
34.3

 
22.3

Net income available to A&B shareholders
$
26.5

 
$
61.4

 
$
34.3

The number of shares used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (in millions):
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Denominator for basic EPS - weighted average shares outstanding
48.9

 
48.7

 
44.4

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Non-participating stock options and restricted stock unit awards
0.4

 
0.6

 
0.7

Denominator for diluted EPS - weighted average shares outstanding
49.3

 
49.3

 
45.1

Basic earnings per share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding adjusted by the number of additional shares, if any, that would have been outstanding had the potentially dilutive common shares been issued. Potentially dilutive shares of common stock include non-qualified stock options, time-based restricted stock units, and market-based performance share units.
During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, there were no anti-dilutive securities outstanding.
In January 2016, the Company granted to employees 86,739 shares of time-based restricted stock units, and 48,581 shares of market-based performance share units. The time-based restricted stock units vest ratably over 3 years and the performance share units cliff vest over 3 years, provided that the minimum level of the 3-year performance objectives is achieved.

17. REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
The Company has a 70 percent ownership interest in GLP that was acquired in connection with the acquisition of Grace Pacific LLC. In 2015, the Company reclassified the noncontrolling interest of GLP to mezzanine equity in the accompanying balance sheet, as it is redeemable at the option of the holder. The impact of the redemption feature on prior periods was not material. The redeemable noncontrolling interest of GLP is recorded at the greater of (i) the initial carrying amount, increased or decreased for the noncontrolling interest's share of net income or loss and distributions or (ii) the redemption value, which is derived from a specified formula. Due to an increase in the calculated redemption value as a result of increased GLP earnings, adjustments to the redeemable noncontrolling interest of GLP during 2015 were $3.1 million. These adjustments are reflected in the computation of earnings per share using the two-class method.



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18. CESSATION OF HC&S SUGAR OPERATIONS
On December 31, 2015, due to continuing and significant operating losses stemming from low sugar prices and poor production levels, the Company determined it would cease sugar operations at its Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company (“HC&S”) division on Maui. The Company expects that the final harvest and activities of the Cessation will be substantially completed by the end of 2016 and will result in the eventual layoff of over 650 employees on Maui. As a result of the decision to cease the HC&S sugar operations, the Company wrote-off $6.9 million related to certain fixed assets that will no longer be used in operations.
In connection with the Cessation, the Company currently projects recording total pre-tax book charges in the range of $112 million to $133 million, which consists of $23 million to $28 million of employee severance and related benefit charges, $69 million to $76 million of asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation, and $20 million to $29 million of property removal, restoration and other exit-related costs. The Company expects that the activities related to the Cessation will be substantially completed by the end of 2016. During 2015, the Company recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $22.6 million related to employee severance benefits and related costs and asset write-offs in connection with the Cessation.
A summary of the pre-tax costs and remaining costs associated with the restructuring is as follows (in millions):
 
 
Recognized
as of
December 31, 2015
 
Range of remaining amount to be Recognized
 
Total
Employee severance benefits and related costs
 
$
13.4

 
$9.6 - $14.6
 
$23.0 - $28.0
Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation
 
9.2

 
59.8 - 66.8
 
69.0 - 76.0
Property removal, restoration and other exit-related costs
 

 
20.0 - 29.0
 
20.0 - 29.0
Total Cessation costs
 
$
22.6

 
$89.4 - $110.4
 
$112.0 - $133.0
The following table summarizes the activity related to the Cessation accruals during the year ended December 31, 2015 (in millions):
 
 
Employee Severance Benefits and Related Costs
Balance at January 1, 2015
 
$

Cessation charges
 
13.4

Balance at December 31, 2015
 
$
13.4

    There were no cash payments made during the year ended December 31, 2015.

19. SEGMENT RESULTS
Operating segments are components of an enterprise that engage in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. The Company’s chief operating decision maker is its Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer regularly reviews the results of four segments: Real Estate Development and Sales, Real Estate Leasing, Materials and Construction, and Agribusiness.
The Real Estate Development and Sales segment generates its revenues and creates value through an active and comprehensive program of land stewardship, planning, entitlement, development, real estate investment and sale of land and commercial and residential properties, principally in Hawaii.
The Real Estate Leasing segment owns, operates, and manages a portfolio of 58 retail, office and industrial properties in Hawaii and on the Mainland totaling 4.9 million square feet of GLA. The Company also leases urban land in Hawaii to third-party lessees, including 42 acres on Oahu (improved with 660,000 square feet of commercial space owned by the lessees) and 64 acres on the neighbor islands. When property that was previously leased is sold, the sales revenue and operating profit are included with the Real Estate Development and Sales segment.


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The Materials and Construction segment performs asphalt paving as prime contractor and subcontractor; imports and sells liquid asphalt; mines, processes and sells rock and sand aggregates; produces and sells asphaltic concrete and ready-mix concrete; provides and sells various construction- and traffic-control-related products and manufactures and sells precast concrete products.
The Agribusiness segment produces and sells bulk raw sugar, specialty food grade sugars, and molasses; provides general trucking services, mobile equipment maintenance and repair services; leases agricultural land to third parties; and generates and sells electricity to the extent not used in segment operations.
The accounting policies of the operating segments are described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Reportable segments are measured based on operating profit, exclusive of interest expense, general corporate expenses and income taxes. Revenues related to transactions between reportable segments have been eliminated. Transactions between reportable segments are accounted for on the same basis as transactions with unrelated third parties.
General contractor and subcontractor revenues for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were derived directly and indirectly from the State of Hawaii in the amounts of $80.8 million and $79.6 million, respectively. In addition, for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, amounts were derived directly and indirectly from the City and County of Honolulu in the amounts of $38.1 million and $37.5 million, respectively. Raw sugar revenues from C&H Sugar Company, Inc., exceeded 10 percent of total consolidated revenues and totaled $71.6 million, $65.5 million, and $87.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.


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Operating segment information for 2015, 2014 and 2013 is summarized as below (in millions):
 
 
For the Year Ended December 31,
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate:1,4
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing
$
133.8

 
$
125.6

 
$
110.4

Development and Sales
131.5

 
150.0

 
423.0

Less amounts reported in discontinued operations1

 
(70.4
)
 
(369.2
)
Reconciling items4
(31.0
)
 

 

Materials and Construction2
219.0

 
234.3

 
54.9

Agribusiness
117.2

 
120.5

 
146.1

Total revenue
$
570.5

 
$
560.0

 
$
365.2

Operating profit (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate:
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing
$
53.1

 
$
47.5

 
$
43.4

Development and Sales3
65.0

 
85.7

 
44.4

Less amounts reported in discontinued operations1

 
(56.2
)
 
(36.7
)
Materials and Construction2
30.9

 
25.9

 
2.9

Agribusiness operations
(29.3
)
 
(11.8
)
 
10.7

Agribusiness cessation costs5
(22.6
)
 

 

Total operating profit
97.1

 
91.1

 
64.7

Interest expense
(26.8
)
 
(29.0
)
 
(19.1
)
General corporate expenses
(20.1
)
 
(18.6
)
 
(17.4
)
Reduction in KRS II carrying value, net (Note 5, 12, 14)9
(2.6
)
 
(14.7
)
 

Separation/Acquisition Costs

 

 
(4.6
)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
47.6

 
28.8

 
23.6

Income tax expense (benefit)
16.5

 
(1.4
)
 
11.1

Income from continuing operations
31.1

 
30.2

 
12.5

Income from discontinued operations (net of income taxes)

 
34.3

 
22.3

Net income
31.1

 
64.5

 
34.8

Income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(1.5
)
 
(3.1
)
 
(0.5
)
Net income attributable to A&B
$
29.6

 
$
61.4

 
$
34.3

1 
Amounts recast to reflect discontinued operations.
2 
2013 includes the results, capital expenditures, and depreciation and amortization of Grace from the acquisition date of October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
3 
The Real Estate Development and Sales segment includes approximately $30.2 million, $2.0 million, and $4.2 million in equity in earnings from its various real estate joint ventures for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Included in operating profit are non-cash impairment and equity losses of $0.3 million related to the sale of Crossroads in 2014 and $6.3 million related to the consolidation of The Shops at Kukui'ula in 2013.
4 
2015 amounts represent the sales of an office building in Washington in December 2015, a Colorado retail property in March 2015 and a Texas office building in May 2015 that are classified as cost of sales and development in the Consolidated Statement of Income, but reflected as revenue for segment reporting purposes.
5 
Costs related to the cessation of HC&S sugar operation.




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As of December 31,
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Identifiable Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate:
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing
$
1,058.8

 
$
1,121.1

 
$
1,113.0

Development and Sales6
622.0

 
633.9

 
640.4

Agribusiness
151.5

 
159.7

 
155.3

Materials and Construction
386.6

 
385.9

 
358.7

Other10
24.6

 
21.0

 
8.4

Total assets
$
2,243.5

 
$
2,321.6

 
$
2,275.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital Expenditures:
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate:
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing7
$
23.0

 
$
51.8

 
$
488.5

Development and Sales8

 

 
0.1

Agribusiness
13.1

 
10.8

 
11.8

Materials and Construction2
7.2

 
10.7

 
4.8

Other
1.4

 
1.8

 
0.1

Total capital expenditures
$
44.7

 
$
75.1

 
$
505.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and Amortization:
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate:
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing1
$
30.3

 
$
26.9

 
$
24.3

Development and Sales
0.2

 
0.2

 
0.2

Agribusiness
12.1

 
11.5

 
11.7

Materials and Construction2
11.6

 
15.2

 
4.4

Other
1.5

 
1.2

 
1.1

Total depreciation and amortization
$
55.7

 
$
55.0

 
$
41.7

6 
The Real Estate Development and Sales segment includes approximately $379.7 million, $383.8 million, and $335.0 million related to its investment in various real estate joint ventures as of December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
7 
Represents gross capital additions to the leasing portfolio, including gross tax-deferred property purchases, but excluding the assumption of debt, that are reflected as non-cash transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
8 
Excludes expenditures for real estate developments held for sale which are classified as Cash Flows from Operating Activities within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and excludes investment in joint ventures classified as Cash Flows from Investing Activities. Operating cash flows for expenditures related to real estate developments were $7.2 million, $41.7 million, and $150.6 million for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Investments in real estate joint ventures were $25.8 million, $28.7 million, and $22.2 million in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
9 
Represents a non-cash reduction in the carrying value of a $23.8 million tax equity investment in a 12-megawatt solar farm on Kauai (KRS II) that was made in July 2014. Tax benefits associated with the KRS II investment are accompanied by non-cash reductions of the investment's carrying value. Tax benefits associated with the investment are included in the Income tax expense (benefit) line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
10 
Amounts recast to reflect adoption of FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes.




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Unaudited quarterly segment results for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in millions):

2015
(Unaudited)
Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4
Revenue:







Real Estate:







Leasing
$
32.7


$
34.8


$
33.0


$
33.3

Development and Sales
36.5


52.4


19.9


22.7

    Reconciling items3
(4.3
)
 
(16.7
)
 

 
(10.0
)
Materials and Construction
56.9


57.4


51.0


53.7

Agribusiness
28.9


25.8


40.8


21.7

Total revenue
$
150.7

 
$
153.7

 
$
144.7

 
$
121.4

Operating profit (loss)







Real Estate:







Leasing
$
13.2


$
13.9


$
12.5


$
13.5

Development and Sales4
32.0


14.3


11.2


7.5

Materials and Construction
7.2


7.0


7.5


9.2

Agribusiness operations
1.9


(4.7
)

(9.0
)

(17.5
)
Agribusiness cessation costs5

 

 

 
(22.6
)
Total operating profit
54.3

 
30.5

 
22.2

 
(9.9
)
Interest expense
(7.1
)

(6.6
)

(6.5
)

(6.6
)
General corporate expenses
(5.6
)

(5.3
)

(4.8
)

(4.4
)
Reduction in KRS II carrying value (Notes 5, 12, 14)2
(0.1
)
 
(1.5
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.9
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
41.5

 
17.1

 
10.8

 
(21.8
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
15.6


7.0


3.8


(9.9
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
25.9

 
10.1

 
7.0

 
(11.9
)
Income from discontinued operations (net of income taxes)







Net income (loss)
25.9

 
10.1

 
7.0

 
(11.9
)
Income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(0.6
)

(0.3
)

(0.3
)

(0.3
)
Net income (loss) attributable to A&B
25.3

 
9.8

 
6.7

 
(12.2
)
Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interest6

 

 
(1.3
)
 
(1.8
)
Net income (loss) available to A&B shareholders
$
25.3

 
$
9.8

 
$
5.4

 
$
(14.0
)
Earnings per share available to A&B shareholders:

 

 

 


Basic
$
0.52

 
$
0.20

 
$
0.11

 
$
(0.29
)

Diluted
$
0.51

 
$
0.20

 
$
0.11

 
$
(0.29
)
Weighted average shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
48.8

 
48.9

 
48.9

 
48.9

 
Diluted
49.3

 
49.4

 
49.3

 
48.9




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2014
(Unaudited)
Q1
 
Q2
 
Q3
 
Q4
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing
$
31.2

 
$
31.0

 
$
31.3

 
$
32.1

Development and Sales
71.0

 
21.4

 
18.2

 
39.4

Less amounts reported in discontinued operations1
(70.4
)
 

 

 

Materials and Construction
50.1

 
64.5

 
58.4

 
61.3

Agribusiness
12.9

 
29.8

 
45.5

 
32.3

Total revenue
$
94.8

 
$
146.7

 
$
153.4

 
$
165.1

Operating profit (loss)

 

 

 

Real Estate:

 

 

 

Leasing
$
11.8

 
$
12.0

 
$
12.1

 
$
11.6

Development and Sales4
52.3

 
7.8

 
11.4

 
14.2

Less amounts reported in discontinued operations1
(56.2
)
 

 

 

Materials and Construction
3.4

 
8.0

 
5.9

 
8.6

Agribusiness
3.0

 
0.4

 
(7.3
)
 
(7.9
)
Total operating profit
14.3

 
28.2

 
22.1

 
26.5

Interest expense
(7.2
)
 
(7.2
)
 
(7.2
)
 
(7.4
)
General corporate expenses
(5.2
)
 
(4.3
)
 
(3.9
)
 
(5.2
)
Reduction in KRS II carrying value (Notes 5, 12, 14)2

 

 
(15.1
)
 
0.4

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
1.9

 
16.7

 
(4.1
)
 
14.3

Income tax expense (benefit)
0.8

 
6.5

 
(14.9
)
 
6.2

Income from continuing operations
1.1

 
10.2

 
10.8

 
8.1

Income from discontinued operations (net of income taxes)
34.3

 

 

 

Net income
35.4

 
10.2

 
10.8

 
8.1

Income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(0.4
)
 
(1.0
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(1.1
)
Net income attributable to A&B shareholders
$
35.0

 
$
9.2

 
$
10.2

 
$
7.0

Earnings per share attributable to A&B shareholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.72

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.21

 
$
0.14

 
Diluted
$
0.71

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.21

 
$
0.14

Weighted average shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
48.7

 
48.7

 
48.8

 
48.8

 
Diluted
49.2

 
49.3

 
49.3

 
49.3



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1 
Amounts recast to reflect discontinued operations.
2 
Represents a non-cash reduction in the carrying value of a $23.8 million tax equity investment in a 12-megawatt solar farm on Kauai (KRS II) that was made in July 2014. Tax benefits associated with the KRS II investment are accompanied by non-cash reductions of the investment's carrying value.
3 
2015 amounts represent the sales of an office building in Washington in December 2015, a Colorado retail property in March 2015 and a Texas office building in May 2015 that are classified as cost of sales and development in the Consolidated Statement of Income, but reflected as revenue for segment reporting purposes.
4 
The Real Estate Development and Sales segment includes approximately $30.2 million and $2.0 million in equity in earnings from its various real estate joint ventures for 2015 and 2014, respectively.
5 
Costs related to the cessation of HC&S sugar operation.
6 
The Company deducted $1.3 million and $1.8 million of undistributed earnings allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests from "net income (loss) attributable to A&B shareholders" in calculating "Earnings (loss) per share attributable to A&B shareholders" for each of the three months ended September 30 and December 31, 2015, respectively.




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20. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On January 26, 2016, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of outstanding common stock, which will be paid on March 3, 2016 to shareholders of record as of February 8, 2016.    

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
A. Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of December 31, 2015, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

B. Internal Control over Financial Reporting
(a)    Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. has the responsibility for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the company’s board of directors, management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and includes those policies and procedures that:
Pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets of the company;
Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and
Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting only provides reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement presentation and preparation and cannot provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, will be detected. Management does not expect that the Company’s internal controls will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. Additionally, the design of a control system must consider the benefits of the controls relative to their costs. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013). Based on its assessment, management believes that, as of December 31, 2015, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.
The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP, has issued an audit report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. That report appears below.


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(b)    Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
Honolulu, Hawaii

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit 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 effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company's board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015 of the Company and our report dated February 29, 2016, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedule.

    
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Honolulu, Hawaii
February 29, 2016


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(c)    Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the Company's fiscal fourth quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting, except for the remediation of the previously identified material weakness described below.
(d)    Remediation of Previously Disclosed Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
As previously disclosed in the Company's 2014 Form 10-K, management concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2014 due to a material weakness in the design of the Company's internal controls over the accounting for deferred income taxes. In response to the identified control issue, the Company enhanced its review and related controls over the reconciliation of deferred income taxes through a combination of the following actions, all of which have been completed as of December 31, 2015:
Design and implement additional controls over the accounting for deferred income taxes: The Company designed and implemented additional accounting process and internal control procedures related to the accounting for deferred income taxes, such as an improved tax provision model, additional reconciliations, and enhanced review of deferred income tax balances.

Recruit additional qualified personnel and retain outside consultants to identify and assist with implementation of enhanced tax accounting processes and related internal control procedures: The Company retained external consultants to assist the Company in developing revised control processes and procedures related to the accounting for deferred income taxes, which were implemented during 2015. The Company has also hired additional qualified personnel, including a tax manager.

Provide additional training and education for tax and accounting staff: The Company's tax and accounting staff received additional training and education during 2015, and the Company will continue to support the professional training on an ongoing basis.

Management and the Company’s Board of Directors are committed to maintaining a strong internal control environment. With full implementation and testing of the design and operating effectiveness of the newly implemented and enhanced controls, the actions described above successfully remediated the material weakness in the Company's internal control over financial reporting. The Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective, and management concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting were effective as of December 31, 2015.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A.    Directors
For information about the directors of A&B, see the section captioned “Election of Directors” in A&B’s proxy statement for the 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“A&B’s 2016 Proxy Statement”), which section is incorporated herein by reference.
B.    Executive Officers
The name of each executive officer of A&B (in alphabetical order), age (in parentheses) as of February 15, 2016, and present and prior positions with A&B and business experience for the past five years are given below.
Generally, the term of office of executive officers is at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. For a discussion of compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act by A&B’s directors and executive officers, see the subsection captioned “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in A&B’s 2016 Proxy Statement, which subsection is incorporated herein by reference. For a discussion of change in control agreements between A&B and certain of A&B’s executive officers, and the


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Executive Severance Plan, see the subsections captioned “Other Potential Post-Employment Payments” in A&B’s 2016 Proxy Statement, which subsections are incorporated herein by reference.
References herein to “A&B Predecessor” are to Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. prior to its reorganization into Alexander & Baldwin Holdings, Inc.
Christopher J. Benjamin (52)
Chief Executive Officer of A&B, 1/16-present; President of A&B, 6/12-present; Chief Operating Officer of A&B, 6/12-12/15; President of Land Group, 9/11-6/12; President of A&B Properties, Inc. ("ABP"), 9/11-8/15; Senior Vice President of A&B Predecessor, 7/05-8/11; Chief Financial Officer of A&B Predecessor, 2/04-8/11; Treasurer of A&B Predecessor, 5/06-8/11; Plantation General Manager, Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company, 3/09-3/11; first joined A&B Predecessor in 2001.
Meredith J. Ching (59)
Senior Vice President (Government & Community Relations) of A&B, 6/12-present; Senior Vice President (Government & Community Relations) of A&B Predecessor, 6/07-6/12; Vice President of A&B Predecessor, 10/92-6/07; first joined A&B Predecessor in 1982.
Nelson N. S. Chun (63)
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of A&B, 6/12-present; Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of A&B Predecessor, 7/05-6/12; Vice President and General Counsel of A&B Predecessor, 11/03-6/05; first joined A&B Predecessor in 2003.
Paul K. Ito (45)
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of A&B, 6/12-present; Controller of A&B 6/12-8/15; Vice President of A&B Predecessor, 4/07-6/12; Controller of A&B Predecessor, 5/06-6/12; Director, Internal Audit of A&B Predecessor, 4/05-4/06; first joined A&B Predecessor in 2005.
Stanley M. Kuriyama (62)
Chairman of A&B, 1/16-present; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A&B, 6/12-12/15; Chief Executive Officer of A&B Predecessor, 1/10-6/12; President of A&B Predecessor, 10/08-6/12; President and Chief Executive Officer, A&B Land Group, 7/05-9/08; Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of ABP, 12/99-9/08; first joined A&B Predecessor in 1992.
George M. Morvis (48)
Vice President (Corporate Development) of A&B 6/12-present; Vice President (Corporate Development) of A&B Predecessor 1/12-6/12; Managing Director of Financial Shares Corporation, 10/94-1/12; joined A&B Predecessor in 2012.
Lance K. Parker (42)
President of ABP, 9/15-present; Senior Vice President of ABP, 6/13-8/15; Vice President of ABP, 7/07-6/13; first joined A&B Predecessor in 2004.

C.    Corporate Governance
For information about the Audit Committee of the A&B Board of Directors, see the section captioned “Certain Information Concerning the Board of Directors” in A&B’s 2016 Proxy Statement, which section is incorporated herein by reference.
D.    Code of Ethics
For information about A&B’s Code of Ethics, see the subsection captioned “Code of Ethics” in A&B’s 2016 Proxy Statement, which subsection is incorporated herein by reference.


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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
See the section captioned “Executive Compensation” and the subsection captioned “Compensation of Directors” in A&B’s 2016 Proxy Statement, which section and subsection are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
See the section captioned “Security Ownership of Certain Shareholders” and the subsection titled “Security Ownership of Directors and Executive Officers” in A&B’s 2016 Proxy Statement, which section and subsection are incorporated herein by reference. See the Equity Compensation Plan Information table in Item 5 of Part II.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
See the section captioned “Election of Directors” and the subsection captioned “Certain Relationships and Transactions” in A&B’s 2016 Proxy Statement, which section and subsection are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Information concerning principal accountant fees and services appears in the section captioned “Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in A&B’s 2016 Proxy Statement, which section is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
A.    Financial Statements
The financial statements are set forth in Item 8 of Part II above.


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B.    Financial Statement Schedules

SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and Subsidiaries
December 31, 2015
 (in millions)
 
Initial Cost
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition
Gross Amounts at Which Carried at Close of Period
 
 
 
Description
Encum-
brances (1)
Land
Buildings
and
Improvements
Improvements
Carrying Costs
Land
Buildings
and
Improvements
Total (2)
Accumulated
Depreciation  (3)
Date of
Construction
Date
Acquired/
Completed
Real Estate Leasing Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Industrial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kailua Industrial/Other (HI)
$

$
10.5

$
2.0

$
0.1

$

$
10.5

$
2.1

$
12.6

$
(0.1
)
Various
2013
Kaka'ako Commerce Center (HI)

16.9

20.6

0.1


16.9

20.7

37.6

(0.5
)
1969
2014
Komohana Industrial Park (HI)

25.2

10.8

0.4


25.2

11.2

36.4

(1.7
)
1990
2010
P&L Warehouse (HI)



1.2



1.2

1.2

(0.6
)
1970
1970
Port Allen (HI)


0.7

1.9



2.6

2.6

(1.9
)
1985, 1993
1983-1993
Waipio Industrial (HI)

19.6

7.7

0.2


19.6

7.9

27.5

(1.5
)
1988, 1989
2009
Midstate Hayes (CA)
8.2

2.7

29.6

1.2


2.7

30.8

33.5

(6.1
)
2002-2008
2008
Sparks Business Center (NV)

3.2

17.2

3.0


3.2

20.2

23.4

(7.9
)
1996-1998
2002
 




















Office:




















Judd Building (HI)

1.0

2.1

1.9


1.0

4.0

5.0

(1.5
)
1898, 1979
2000
Kahului Office Building (HI)

1.0

0.4

5.9


1.0

6.3

7.3

(7.0
)
1974
1989
Kahului Office Center (HI)



5.7



5.7

5.7

(3.5
)
1991
1991
Lono Center (HI)


1.4

1.2



2.6

2.6

(1.3
)
1973
1991
Maui Clinic Building (HI)



0.5



0.5

0.5

(0.1
)
1958
2013
Mililani South (HI)

7.0

3.5

5.2


7.0

8.7

15.7

(0.4
)
1992, 2006
2012
Stangenwald Building (HI)

1.8

1.0

1.3


1.8

2.3

4.1

(0.9
)
1901, 1980
1996
1800 and 1820 Preston Park (TX)

4.5

19.9

5.0


4.5

24.9

29.4

(6.9
)
1997, 1998
2006
2868 Prospect Park (CA)

2.9

18.1

9.5


2.9

27.6

30.5

(13.7
)
1998
1998
2890 Gateway Oaks (CA)

1.7

10.8

1.7


1.7

12.5

14.2

(3.3
)
1999
2006
Concorde Commerce Center (AZ)

3.9

20.9

6.0


3.9

26.9

30.8

(6.6
)
1998
2006
Deer Valley Financial Center (AZ)

3.4

19.2

3.4


3.4

22.6

26.0

(6.9
)
2001
2005
Ninigret Office X and XI (TX)

3.1

17.7

4.6


3.1

22.3

25.4

(7.0
)
1999, 2002
2006
 




















Retail:




















Gateway at Mililani Mauka (HI)

7.3

4.7

5.2


7.3

9.9

17.2

(0.5
)
2006, 2013
2011
Kahului Shopping Center (HI)



2.7



2.7

2.7

(1.5
)
1951
1951
Kailua Grocery Anchored (HI)
11.0

77.9

56.0

0.7


77.9

56.7

134.6

(3.3
)
Various
2013-2015
Kailua Retail Other (HI)

29.6

26.7

1.4


29.6

28.1

57.7

(1.8
)
Various
2013
Kaneohe Bay Shopping Ctr. (HI)


13.4

1.9



15.3

15.3

(5.5
)
1971
2001
Kunia Shopping Center (HI)

2.7

10.6

1.3


2.7

11.9

14.6

(3.8
)
2004
2002
Lahaina Square (HI)

4.6

3.7

0.4


4.6

4.1

8.7

(0.6
)
1973
2010
Lanihau Marketplace (HI)

9.4

13.2

1.4


9.4

14.6

24.0

(2.1
)
1987
2010
Napili Plaza (HI)

9.4

8.0

0.5


9.4

8.5

17.9

(0.9
)
1991
2003, 2013
Pearl Highlands Center (HI)
91.9

43.4

96.2

1.8


43.4

98.0

141.4

(6.8
)
1993
2013
Port Allen Marina Ctr. (HI)


3.4

1.1



4.5

4.5

(1.9
)
2002
1971
The Shops at Kukui'ula (HI)
37.0

8.9

30.1

1.9


8.9

32.0

40.9

(2.1
)
2009
2013
Waianae Mall (HI)

17.4

10.1

4.2


17.4

14.3

31.7

(1.1
)
1975
2013
Waipio Shopping Center (HI)

24.0

7.6

0.4


24.0

8.0

32.0

(1.4
)
1986-2004
2009
Little Cottonwood Center (UT)

12.2

9.1

1.0


12.2

10.1

22.3

(1.6
)
1998-2008
2010
Royal MacArthur Center (TX)

3.5

10.1

1.7


3.5

11.8

15.3

(2.9
)
2006
2007
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oahu ground leases (HI)

164.2

0.6



164.2

0.6

164.8



2013
Other miscellaneous investments

17.9

1.3

12.2


17.9

13.5

31.4

(10.8
)


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
148.1

$
540.8

$
508.4

$
99.8

$

$
540.8

$
608.2

$
1,149.0

$
(128.0
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total for Hawaii
$
139.9

$
499.7

$
335.8

$
62.7

$

$
499.7

$
398.5

$
898.2

$
(65.1
)
 
 
Total for U.S. Mainland
8.2

41.1

172.6

37.1


41.1

209.7

250.8

(62.9
)
 
 
Grand Total
$
148.1

$
540.8

$
508.4

$
99.8

$

$
540.8

$
608.2

$
1,149.0

$
(128.0
)
 
 


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Description (amounts in millions)
Encumbrances
Land
Buildings and Improvements
Improvements
Carrying Costs
Land
Buildings and Improvements
Total
Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate Development and Sales Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aina ‘O Kane
$

$

$

$
1.2

$

$

$
1.2

$
1.2

$

Brydeswood



2.6



2.6

$
2.6


Grove Ranch



1.5



1.5

$
1.5


Haliimaile



1.0



1.0

$
1.0


Kahala Portfolio
8.2

49.7


1.5


49.7

1.5

$
51.2


Kamalani



3.1



3.1

$
3.1


Kahului Town Center



2.3



2.3

$
2.3


Kai 'Olino



11.3



11.3

$
11.3


Maui Business Park II



44.7



44.7

$
44.7


Wailea B-1

4.6




4.6


$
4.6


Wailea B-II

3.3




3.3


$
3.3


Wailea MF-6

5.8




5.8


$
5.8


Wailea MF-7

2.9


5.9


2.9

5.9

$
8.8


Wailea SF-8

1.3




1.3


$
1.3


Wailea MF-10

2.0


1.9


2.0

1.9

$
3.9


Wailea MF-16

2.7




2.7


$
2.7


The Ridge at Wailea (MF-19)

1.7


6.2


1.7

6.2

$
7.9


Wailea, other

15.3


1.5


15.3

1.5

$
16.8


Waiale Community



1.7



1.7

$
1.7


Other Maui landholdings

2.2


4.2


2.2

4.2

$
6.4


Other Kauai landholdings



1.4



1.4

$
1.4


Total
$
8.2

$
91.5

$

$
92.0

$

$
91.5

$
92.0

$
183.5

$

(1)
See Note 8 to consolidated financial statements.
(2)
The aggregate tax basis, as of December 31, 2015, for the Real Estate Leasing segment and Real Estate Development and Sales segment assets was approximately $575.4 million, including the outside tax basis of consolidated joint venture investments.
(3)
Depreciation is computed based upon the following estimated useful lives:

Building and improvements:    1040 years
Leasehold improvements:        510 years (lesser of useful life or lease term)
Reconciliation of Real Estate (in millions)
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at beginning of year
$
1,397.1

 
$
1,402.1

 
$
1,022.0

Additions and improvements
32.2

 
57.0

 
758.5

Dispositions, retirements and other adjustments
(96.8
)
 
(62.0
)
 
(378.4
)
Balance at end of year
$
1,332.5

 
$
1,397.1

 
$
1,402.1

Reconciliation of Accumulated Depreciation (in millions)
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at beginning of year
$
120.5

 
$
116.9

 
$
133.8

Depreciation expense
20.5

 
19.2

 
19.5

Dispositions, retirements and other adjustments
(13.0
)
 
(15.6
)
 
(36.4
)
Balance at end of year
$
128.0

 
$
120.5

 
$
116.9



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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
Honolulu, Hawaii

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015, and the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, and have issued our reports thereon dated February 29, 2016; such consolidated financial statements and reports are included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule of the Company listed in Item 15. This financial statement schedule is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audits. In our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Honolulu, Hawaii
February 29, 2016









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C.    Exhibits Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K
Exhibits not filed herewith are incorporated by reference to the exhibit number and previous filing shown in parentheses. All previous exhibits were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Exhibits filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 were filed under file number 001-34187. Shareholders may obtain copies of exhibits for a copying and handling charge of $0.15 per page by writing to Alyson J. Nakamura, Corporate Secretary, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., P. O. Box 3440, Honolulu, Hawaii 96801.
2. Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation or succession.
2.a.  Separation and Distribution Agreement by and between Alexander & Baldwin Holdings, Inc. and A & B II, Inc., dated June 8, 2012 (Exhibit 2.1 to Amendment No. 4 to Form 10 filed on June 8, 2012).
2.b. Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., A&B II, LLC, Grace Pacific Corporation, GPC Holdings, Inc. and David C. Hulihee, dated June 6, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Annex A to Amendment No. 2 to Form S-4 filed on August 20, 2013).
3. Articles of incorporation and bylaws.
3.a.  Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (as amended through June 4, 2012) (Exhibit 3.1 to Amendment No. 4 to Form 10 filed on June 8, 2012).
3.b.  Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (as amended through June 4, 2012) (Exhibit 3.2 to Amendment No. 4 to Form 10 filed on June 8, 2012).
3.c.  Resolutions of the Board of Directors of A & B II, Inc. authorizing Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K, dated June 8, 2012).
4. Instruments defining rights of security holders, including indentures.
4.a.  Rights Agreement, dated June 8, 2012, between A & B II, Inc. and Computershare Shareowner Services LLC, as Rights Agent (including the Form of Rights Certificate as Exhibit B and the Form of Summary of Rights to Purchase Preferred Stock as Exhibit C) (Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K, dated June 8, 2012).
10. Material contracts.
10.a. (i)  Transition Services Agreement by and between Alexander & Baldwin Holdings, Inc. and A & B II, Inc., dated June 8, 2012 (Exhibit 10.1 to Amendment No. 4 to Form 10 filed on June 8, 2012).
(ii)  Employee Matters Agreement by and between Alexander & Baldwin Holdings, Inc. and A & B II, Inc., dated June 8, 2012 (Exhibit 10.2 to Amendment No. 4 to Form 10 filed on June 8, 2012).
(iii)  Tax Sharing Agreement by and between Alexander & Baldwin Holdings, Inc. and A & B II, Inc., dated June 8, 2012 (Exhibit 10.3 to Amendment No. 4 to Form 10 filed on June 8, 2012).
(iv)  Contract for the Delivery and Sale of Raw Sugar, dated October 7, 2009, by and between Hawaiian Sugar & Transportation Cooperative and C&H Sugar Company, Inc. (Exhibit 10.4 to Amendment No. 2 to Form 10 filed on May 21, 2012).
(v)  Amendment to Contract for the Delivery and Sale of Raw Sugar, dated December 6, 2011, by and between Hawaiian Sugar & Transportation Cooperative and C&H Sugar Company, Inc. (Exhibit 10.5 to Amendment No. 2 to Form 10 filed on May 21, 2012).
(vi)  Amendment to Contract for the Delivery and Sale of Raw Sugar, dated December 24, 2012, by and between Hawaiian Sugar & Transportation Cooperative and C&H Sugar Company, Inc. (Exhibit 10.a.(vi) to Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2014).
(vii)  Amendment to Contract for the Delivery and Sale of Raw Sugar, dated September 10, 2014, by and between Hawaiian Sugar & Transportation Cooperative and C&H Sugar Company, Inc. (Exhibit 10.a.(vii) to Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2014).


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(viii)  Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Kukui`ula Development Company (Hawaii), LLC, dated May 1, 2009, by and between KDC, LLC, a Hawaii limited liability company, and DMB Kukui`ula LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (Exhibit 10.6 to Amendment No. 2 to Form 10 filed on May 21, 2012).
(ix)  First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Kukui`ula Development Company (Hawaii), LLC, dated September 28, 2010, by and between KDC, LLC, a Hawaii limited liability company, and DMB Kukui`ula LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (Exhibit 10.7 to Amendment No. 2 to Form 10 filed on May 21, 2012).
(x)  Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Kukui`ula Development Company (Hawaii), LLC, dated July 20, 2011, by and between KDC, LLC, a Hawaii limited liability company, and DMB Kukui`ula LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (Exhibit 10.8 to Amendment No. 2 to Form 10 filed on May 21, 2012).
(xi)  General Contract of Indemnity, among Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., Kukui`ula Development Company (Hawaii), LLC, DMB Kukui`ula LLC, and DMB Communities LLC, in favor of Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, dated June 13, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated June 14, 2006 (File No. 000-00565)).
(xii)  Mutual Indemnification Agreement, among Kukui`ula Development Company (Hawaii), LLC, DMB Kukui`ula LLC, DMB Communities LLC, and Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., dated June 14, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated June 14, 2006 (File No. 000-00565)).
(xiii)  General Agreement of Indemnity, among Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., Kukui`ula Development Company (Hawaii), LLC, and DMB Communities LLC, in favor of Safeco Insurance Company of America, dated August 30, 2006 and entered into September 5, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated September 5, 2006 (File No. 000-00565)).
(xiv)  Mutual Indemnification Agreement, among Kukui`ula Development Company (Hawaii), LLC, DMB Kukui`ula LLC, DMB Communities LLC, and Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., dated August 30, 2006 and entered into September 5, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated September 5, 2006 (File No. 000-00565)).
(xv)  Credit Agreement between Alexander & Baldwin, LLC (formerly known as Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.), First Hawaiian Bank, Bank of America, N.A. and the other lenders party thereto, dated as of June 4, 2012 (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K, dated June 4, 2012).
(xvi)  First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated December 18, 2013, by and among Alexander & Baldwin, LLC, Grace Pacific LLC, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., A&B II, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and First Hawaiian Bank (Exhibit 10.a.(xvi) to Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015).
(xvii)  Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated December 10, 2015, among Alexander & Baldwin, LLC, Grace Pacific LLC, Bank of America N.A., and other lenders party thereto.

(xviii)  Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement among Alexander & Baldwin, LLC (formerly known as Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.), Prudential Investment Management, Inc. and the other purchasers party thereto, dated as of June 4, 2012 (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, dated June 4, 2012).
(xix)  Modification to Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement among Alexander & Baldwin, LLC, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., Prudential Investment Management, Inc. and the other purchasers party thereto, dated as of September 27, 2013 (Exhibit 10.a.(xviii) to Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013).
(xx)  Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement, dated December 10, 2015, among Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., Alexander & Baldwin, LLC, Prudential Investment Management, Inc., and certain affiliates of Prudential Investment Management, Inc.

(xxi) Limited Guaranty among A & B Properties, Inc., First Hawaiian Bank, Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Bank of Hawaii, and Central Pacific Bank, dated as of November 30, 2012 (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, dated December 4, 2012).


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(xxii)  Completion Guaranty among A & B Properties, Inc., First Hawaiian Bank, Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Bank of Hawaii, and Central Pacific Bank, dated as of November 30, 2012 (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K, dated December 4, 2012).
(xxiii)  Note and Mortgage Assumption Agreement, dated January 15, 2013, among U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee for Morgan Stanley Capital I Inc., Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-IQ11, TNP SRT Waianae Mall, LLC, and A&B Waianae LLC (Exhibit 10.a.(xx) to Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2012).
(xxiv)  Loan Assumption and Amendment to Loan Documents, among PHSC Holdings, LLC, ABP Pearl Highlands LLC, Pearl Highlands LLC, and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, dated September 17, 2013 (Exhibit 10.a.(xxii) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013).
(xxv)  Promissory Note between ABP Pearl Highlands LLC and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, dated December 1, 2014 (Exhibit (10.1 to Form 8-K, dated December 1, 2014).
(xxvi)  Mortgage and Security Agreement between ABP Pearl Highlands LLC and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, dated December 1, 2014 (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K, dated December 1, 2014).
(xxvii)  Form of Lock-Up Agreement by and among Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., A&B II, LLC and the shareholder, dated June 6, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form S-4 filed July 5, 2013).
(xxviii)  Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated October 18, 2013, between Castle Family LLC, Castle 1974 LLC, Castle Residuary LLC, and Castle Kaopa LLC, on one hand, and Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., on the other (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, dated November 19, 2013).
(xxix)  First Amendment of Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated November 18, 2013, between Castle Family LLC, Castle 1974 LLC, Castle Residuary LLC, and Castle Kaopa LLC, on one hand, and Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., on the other (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K, dated November 19, 2013).
(xxx)  Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated October 18, 2013, between Harold K. L Castle Foundation and Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K, dated November 19, 2013).
(xxxi)  First Amendment of Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated November 18, 2013, between Harold K. L Castle Foundation and Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8‑K, dated November 19, 2013).
(xxxii)  Term Loan Agreement among Kukui`ula Village LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and the other financial institutions party thereto, dated as of November 5, 2013 (Exhibit 10.a.(xxviii) to Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013).
(xxxiii)  Real Estate Term Loan Agreement among Kukui`ula Village LLC, Kukui`ula Development Company (Hawaii), LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and the other financial institutions party thereto, dated as of November 5, 2013 (Exhibit 10.a.(xxix) to Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013).
*10.b.1. (i)  Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. 2012 Incentive Compensation Plan (Exhibit 99.1 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(ii)  Form of Notice of Stock Option Grant (Exhibit 99.2 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(iii)  Form of Stock Option Agreement for Executive Employees (Exhibit 99.4 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(iv)  Form of Notice of Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Grant (Exhibit 10.b.1.(iv) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012).
(v)  Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Executive Employees (Exhibit 10.b.1.(v) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012).


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(vi)  Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors (Exhibit 99.8 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(vii)  Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors (Deferral Election) (Exhibit 99.9 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(viii)  Form of Notice of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Grant (Exhibit 99.10 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(ix)  Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Executive Employees (Exhibit 99.12 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(x)  Form of Universal Stock Option Agreement for Substitute Options-Executive Officers (2007 Plan) (Exhibit 99.13 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(xi)  Form of Universal Stock Option Agreement for Substitute Options (1998 Plan) (Exhibit 99.15 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(xii)  Form of Universal Stock Option Agreement for Substitute Options (1998 Non-employee Director Plan) (Exhibit 99.16 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(xiii)  Form of Universal Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Substitute Awards-Executive Officer (2007 Plan) (Exhibit 99.17 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(xiv)  Form of Universal Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Substitute Awards-Non-employee Board Member (Exhibit 99.19 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(xv)  Form of Universal Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Substitute Awards-Non-employee Board Member (Deferral Elections) (Exhibit 99.20 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(xvi)  Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Substitute 2012 Performance-Based Award-Executive Officer (Exhibit 99.21 to Form S-8 filed on June 29, 2012).
(xvii)  Form of Notice of Award of Performance Share Units (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K, dated January 28, 2013).

(xviii)  Form of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, dated January 28, 2013).

(xix)  Form of Notice of Award of Performance Share Units (Exhibit 10.b.1.(xix) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014).

(xx)  Form of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement (Exhibit 10.b.1.(xx) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014).

(xxi)  Form of Letter Agreement (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, dated June 28, 2012).

(xxii)  Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Executive Severance Plan (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K, dated June 28, 2012).

(xxiii)  Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. One-Year Performance Improvement Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K, dated January 28, 2013).

(xxiv)  Amendment No. 1 to Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. One-Year Performance Improvement Incentive Plan, dated July 29, 2014 (Exhibit 10.b.1(xxii) to Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014).

(xxv)  Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Excess Benefits Plan (Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K, dated June 28, 2012).
(xxvi)  Amendment No. 1 to the Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Excess Benefits Plan, effective as of March 1, 2013 (Exhibit 10.b.1(xxiii) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013).


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(xxvii)  Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors (Exhibit 10.b.1(xxii) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012).
(xxviii)  Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Retirement Plan for Outside Directors (Exhibit 10.b.1(xxiii) to Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012).
(xxix)  Amendment No. 1 to the Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Retirement Plan for Outside Directors, effective as of March 1, 2013 (Exhibit 10.b.1(xxvi) to Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013).
(xxx)  Letter Agreement, dated October 22, 2009, between Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and W. Allen Doane (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.b.1.(lxxii) to Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
(xxxi) Independent Contractor Agreement, dated January 1, 2016, between Grace Pacific LLC and David C. Hulihee.
*All exhibits listed under 10.b.1. are management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements.
21. Subsidiaries.
21. Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Subsidiaries as of February 1, 2016.
23. Consent
23.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP dated February 29, 2016.
23.2 Consent of KKDLY LLC dated February 29, 2016.
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32. Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
95. Mine Safety Disclosure.
99.1 Financial Statements of Kewalo Development LLC as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
99.2 Financial Statements of Kewalo Development LLC as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013.



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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC.
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: February 29, 2016
 
By: /s/ Christopher J. Benjamin
 
 
Christopher J. Benjamin, President and
 
 
Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
 
Title
 
Date
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Stanley M. Kuriyama
 
Chairman of the Board
 
February 29, 2016
Stanley M. Kuriyama
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Christopher J. Benjamin
 
President, Chief Executive
 
February 29, 2016
Christopher J. Benjamin
 
Officer, and Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Paul K. Ito
 
Senior Vice President,
 
February 29, 2016
Paul K. Ito
 
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ W. Allen Doane
 
Director
 
February 29, 2016
W. Allen Doane
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Robert S. Harrison
 
Director
 
February 29, 2016
Robert S. Harrison
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ David C. Hulihee
 
Director
 
February 29, 2016
David C. Hulihee
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Charles G. King
 
Lead Director
 
February 29, 2016
Charles G. King
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Douglas M. Pasquale
 
Director
 
February 29, 2016
Douglas M. Pasquale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Michele K. Saito
 
Director
 
February 29, 2016
Michele K. Saito
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Jenai S. Wall
 
Director
 
February 29, 2016
Jenai S. Wall
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Eric K. Yeaman
 
Director
 
February 29, 2016
Eric K. Yeaman
 
 
 
 


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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement No. 333-182419 on Form S-8 of our reports relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and the effectiveness of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting dated February 29, 2016, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2015.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Honolulu, Hawaii
February 29, 2016





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