cenx_form10q.htm
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
x  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011
 
OR
 
 
o  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 1-34474
 
Century Aluminum Company
 
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
 
Delaware
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
13-3070826
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
2511 Garden Road
Building A, Suite 200
Monterey, California
(Address of principal executive offices)
93940
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (831) 642-9300
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   x  Yes                o  No

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

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

Large Accelerated Filer
o
Accelerated Filer
x
Non-Accelerated Filer
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
o
Smaller Reporting Company
o

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

The registrant had 93,214,667 shares of common stock outstanding at July 31, 2011.



 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements

CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 232,401     $ 304,296  
Restricted cash
          3,673  
Accounts receivable — net
    54,838       43,903  
Due from affiliates
    37,264       51,006  
Inventories
    187,388       155,908  
Prepaid and other current assets
    46,151       18,292  
Total current assets
    558,042       577,078  
Property, plant and equipment — net
    1,238,651       1,256,970  
Due from affiliates – less current portion
    3,094       6,054  
Other assets
    100,055       82,954  
TOTAL
  $ 1,899,842     $ 1,923,056  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
LIABILITIES:
               
Accounts payable, trade
  $ 87,595     $ 88,004  
Due to affiliates
    39,548       45,381  
Accrued and other current liabilities
    49,225       41,495  
Accrued employee benefits costs — current portion
    15,909       26,682  
Convertible senior notes
          45,483  
Industrial revenue bonds
    7,815       7,815  
Total current liabilities
    200,092       254,860  
Senior notes payable
    249,011       248,530  
Accrued pension benefits costs — less current portion
    38,518       37,795  
Accrued postretirement benefits costs — less current  portion
    106,718       103,744  
Other liabilities
    41,662       37,612  
Deferred taxes
    86,019       85,999  
Total noncurrent liabilities
    521,928       513,680  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 9)
               
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
               
Series A Preferred stock (one cent par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 80,785 and 82,515 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)
    1       1  
Common stock (one cent par value, 195,000,000 shares authorized; 93,214,667 and 92,771,864 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)
    932       928  
Additional paid-in capital
    2,506,435       2,503,907  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (78,234 )     (49,976 )
Accumulated deficit
    (1,251,312 )     (1,300,344 )
Total shareholders’ equity
    1,177,822       1,154,516  
TOTAL
  $ 1,899,842     $ 1,923,056  

See notes to consolidated financial statements



CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
NET SALES:
                       
Third-party customers
  $ 207,091     $ 183,045     $ 395,403     $ 375,977  
Related parties
    159,186       104,808       297,211       197,265  
      366,277       287,853       692,614       573,242  
Cost of goods sold
    316,763       266,337       600,784       517,750  
Gross profit
    49,514       21,516       91,830       55,492  
Other operating expenses (income) – net
    (5,205 )     4,644       (11,089 )     9,109  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    18,557       10,964       29,166       23,215  
Operating income
    36,162       5,908       73,753       23,168  
Interest expense – third party
    (6,386 )     (6,357 )     (13,163 )     (12,755 )
Interest income – third party
    65       102       220       203  
Interest income – related parties
    70       111       183       220  
Net gain (loss) on forward contracts
    (1,617 )     9,294       (6,426 )     7,322  
Other income (expense) - net
    (1,132 )     230       (455 )     638  
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of joint ventures
    27,162       9,288       54,112       18,796  
Income tax expense
    (3,636 )     (4,619 )     (6,759 )     (8,900 )
Income before equity in earnings of joint ventures
    23,526       4,669       47,353       9,896  
Equity in earnings of joint ventures
    460       477       1,679       1,582  
Net income
  $ 23,986     $ 5,146     $ 49,032     $ 11,478  
                                 
Net income allocated to common shareholders
  $ 22,061     $ 4,723     $ 45,066     $ 10,532  
                                 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
                               
Basic and Diluted
  $ 0.24     $ 0.05     $ 0.48     $ 0.11  
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
                               
Basic
    93,105       92,672       93,036       92,611  
Diluted
    93,567       93,332       93,432       93,218  

See notes to consolidated financial statements



 

CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income
  $ 49,032     $ 11,478  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Unrealized net (gain) loss on forward contracts
    6,170       (7,568 )
Realized benefit on contractual receivable
          32,193  
Accrued and other plant curtailment costs – net
    (16,592 )     (2,576 )
Lower of cost or market inventory adjustment
    (16 )     6,999  
Depreciation and amortization
    31,064       31,505  
Debt discount amortization
    1,355       1,548  
Deferred income taxes
          9,217  
Pension and other postretirement benefits
    (28,608 )     8,218  
Stock-based compensation
    2,501       2,163  
Non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt
    763        
Undistributed earnings of joint ventures
    (1,679 )     (1,582 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable – net
    (10,935 )     1,013  
Due from affiliates
    11,265       (16,671 )
Inventories
    (31,464 )     (11,162 )
Prepaid and other current assets
    (28,991 )     20,423  
Accounts payable, trade
    (1,202 )     (6,725 )
Due to affiliates
    (5,834 )     621  
Accrued and other current liabilities
    7,575       (2,189 )
Other – net
    (539 )     (4,773 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (16,135 )     72,132  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (7,353 )     (3,012 )
Nordural expansion
    (7,968 )     (10,113 )
Investments in and advances to joint ventures
          (17 )
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
    56        
Payments received on advances to joint ventures
    3,056        
Restricted and other cash deposits
    3,673       (983 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (8,536 )     (14,125 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Repayment of debt
    (47,067 )      
Repayment of contingent obligation
    (189 )      
Issuance of common stock – net
    32       23  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (47,224 )     23  
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (71,895 )     58,030  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period
    304,296       198,234  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period
  $ 232,401     $ 256,264  
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements

 
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CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the
Three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

1.
 
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Century Aluminum Company should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010.  In management’s opinion, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, that are necessary for a fair presentation of financial results for the interim periods presented.  Operating results for the first six months of 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.  Throughout this Form 10-Q, and unless expressly stated otherwise or as the context otherwise requires, "Century Aluminum," "Century," "we," "us," "our" and "ours" refer to Century Aluminum Company and its consolidated subsidiaries.
 
2.
Fair value measurements
 
ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  This guidance applies to a broad range of other existing accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements.  ASC 820 defines fair value as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.”  Fair value is an exit price and that exit price should reflect all the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
 
Our fair value measurements include the consideration of market risks that other market participants might consider in pricing the particular asset or liability, specifically non-performance risk and counterparty credit risk.  Consideration of the non-performance risk and counterparty credit risk are used to establish the appropriate risk-adjusted discount rates used in our fair value measurements.
 
The following section describes the valuation methodology used to measure our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value.

Overview of Century’s valuation methodology
 
Level
Significant inputs
Cash equivalents
1
Quoted market prices
Trust assets (1)
1
Quoted market prices
Surety bonds
1
Quoted market prices
Primary aluminum put option contracts
2
Quoted London Metal Exchange (“LME”) forward market prices, historical volatility measurements and risk-adjusted discount rates
Natural gas forward financial contracts
2
Quoted natural gas forward market prices and risk-adjusted discount rates
Power contracts
3
Quoted LME forward market prices, power tariff prices, management’s estimate of future power usage and risk-adjusted discount rates
E.ON U.S. (“E.ON”) contingent obligation
3
Quoted LME forward market, management’s estimates of the LME forward market prices for periods beyond the quoted periods and management’s estimate of future level of operations at Century Aluminum of Kentucky, our wholly owned subsidiary (“CAKY”)
Primary aluminum sales premium contracts
3
Management’s estimates of future U.S. Midwest premium and risk-adjusted discount rates


 
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CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
(UNAUDITED)


(1)
Trust assets are currently invested in money market funds.  The trust has sole authority to invest the funds in secure interest producing investments consisting of short-term securities issued or guaranteed by the United States government or cash and cash equivalents.
 
Fair value measurements
 
The following table sets forth by level within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis.  As required by generally accepted accounting principles for fair value measurements and disclosures, financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and the placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements
 
As of June 30, 2011
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
ASSETS:
                       
Cash equivalents
  $ 224,433     $     $     $ 224,433  
Trust assets
    16,525                   16,525  
Surety bond
    2,391                   2,391  
Primary aluminum put option contracts
          2,961             2,961  
Natural gas forward financial contracts
          3             3  
Power contract
                111       111  
TOTAL
  $ 243,349     $ 2,964     $ 111     $ 246,424  
                                 
LIABILITIES:
                               
E.ON contingent obligation – net
  $     $     $ 13,256     $ 13,256  
Primary aluminum sales contract – premium collar
                1,391       1,391  
TOTAL
  $     $     $ 14,647     $ 14,647  


Recurring Fair Value Measurements
 
As of December 31, 2010
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
ASSETS:
                       
Cash equivalents
  $ 294,269     $     $     $ 294,269  
Primary aluminum put option contracts
          4,691             4,691  
Natural gas forward financial contracts
          79             79  
Power contract
                72       72  
TOTAL
  $ 294,269     $ 4,770     $ 72     $ 299,111  
                                 
LIABILITIES:
                               
E.ON contingent obligation – net
  $     $     $ 13,091     $ 13,091  
Primary aluminum sales contract – premium collar
                783       783  
TOTAL
  $     $     $ 13,874     $ 13,874  


Change in Level 3 Fair Value Measurements during the three months ended June 30,
 
   
Derivative assets/liabilities
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Beginning balance, April 1,
  $ (14,311 )   $ (766 )
Total gain (realized/unrealized) included in earnings
    (758 )     (53 )
Settlements
    533       (25 )
Ending balance, June 30,
  $ (14,536 )   $ (844 )
                 
Amount of total loss included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities held at June 30,
  $ (758 )   $ (53 )
 


 
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CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
(UNAUDITED)


Change in Level 3 Fair Value Measurements during the six months ended June 30,
 
   
Derivative liabilities - net
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Beginning balance, January 1,
  $ (13,802 )   $ (1,632 )
Total gain (realized/unrealized) included in earnings
    (1,231 )     (179 )
Settlements
    497       967  
Ending balance, June 30,
  $ (14,536 )   $ (844 )
                 
Amount of total loss included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses (gains) relating to assets and liabilities held at June 30,
  $ (1,231 )   $ (179 )
 
The net loss on our derivative assets and liabilities is recorded in our statement of operations under net (gain) loss on forward contracts.  Our Level 3 derivative assets and liabilities are included in prepaid and other current assets, accrued and other liabilities and other liabilities of our consolidated balance sheet.

3.
Derivative and hedging instruments

The following table provides the fair value and balance sheet classification of our derivatives:

Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
 
 
Balance sheet location
 
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
ASSETS:
             
Primary aluminum put option contracts – current portion
Due from affiliates
  $ 1,704     $ 1,979  
Primary aluminum put option contracts – current portion
Prepaid and other current assets
    1,257       2,712  
Natural gas forward financial contracts
Prepaid and other current assets
    3       79  
Power contract
Prepaid and other current assets
    111       72  
TOTAL ASSETS
    $ 3,075     $ 4,842  
                   
LIABILITIES:
                 
Aluminum sales premium contracts – current portion
Accrued and other current liabilities
  $ 964     $ 436  
E.ON contingent obligation
Other liabilities
    13,256       13,091  
Aluminum sales premium contracts – less current portion
Other liabilities
    427       347  
TOTAL LIABILITIES:
    $ 14,647     $ 13,874  
 
The following table provides changes in our accumulated other comprehensive loss for our derivatives that qualified for cash flow hedge treatment during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011:

Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:

 
Three months ended June 30, 2011
 
Amount of gain recognized in Other comprehensive income (“OCI”) on derivatives (effective portion)
 
Gain reclassified from OCI to income on derivatives (effective portion)
 
Loss recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion)
 
Amount
 
Location
Amount
 
Location
Amount
 
Natural gas forward financial contracts
$7
 
Cost of goods sold
$39
 
$—
 
 
Six months ended June 30, 2011
 
Amount of gain recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)
 
Gain reclassified from OCI to income on derivatives (effective portion)
 
Loss recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion)
 
Amount
 
Location
Amount
 
Location
Amount
 
Natural gas forward financial contracts
$7
 
Cost of goods sold
$50
 
$—

 
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CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
(UNAUDITED)



 
Three months ended June 30, 2010
 
Amount of loss recognized in OCI on derivatives, net of tax (effective portion)
 
Loss reclassified from OCI to income on derivatives (effective portion)
 
Loss recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion)
 
Amount
 
Location
Amount
 
Location
Amount
 
Natural gas forward financial contracts
$(42)
 
Cost of goods sold
 


 
 
Six months ended June 30, 2010
 
Amount of loss recognized in OCI on derivatives, net of tax (effective portion)
 
Loss reclassified from OCI to income on derivatives (effective portion)
 
Loss recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion)
 
Amount
 
Location
Amount
 
Location
Amount
 
Natural gas forward financial contracts
$(42)
 
Cost of goods sold
 


Natural gas forward financial contracts
 
To mitigate the volatility of our natural gas cost due to the natural gas markets, we have entered into fixed-price forward financial purchase contracts which settle in cash in the period corresponding to the intended usage of natural gas.  These forward contracts, which are designated as cash flow hedges and qualify for hedge accounting under ASC 815, have maturities through October 2011.  The critical terms of the contracts essentially match those of the underlying exposure.
 
The effective portion of the natural gas forward financial contracts is reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss, and the ineffective portion is reported currently in earnings.  Each month, when we settle the natural gas forward financial contracts, the realized gain or loss is recognized in income as part of our cost of goods sold.
 
We had the following outstanding forward financial contracts to hedge forecasted transactions:

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Natural gas forward financial contracts (in MMBTU)
    210,000       250,000  

 
Foreign currency forward contracts
 
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had no foreign currency forward contracts outstanding.  We are exposed to foreign currency risk due to fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar as compared to the euro, the Icelandic krona (“ISK”) and the Chinese yuan.  The labor costs, maintenance costs and other local services at our facility in Grundartangi, Iceland (“Grundartangi”) are denominated in ISK and a portion of its anode costs are denominated in euros.  As a result, an increase or decrease in the value of those currencies relative to the U.S. dollar would affect Grundartangi’s operating margins.

 
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CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
(UNAUDITED)


 
We manage our foreign currency exposure by entering into foreign currency forward contracts when management deems such transactions appropriate.  We had foreign currency forward contracts to manage the currency risk associated with Grundartangi expansion and the Helguvik project capital expenditures.  These contracts were designated as cash flow hedges and qualified for hedge accounting under ASC 815.  The realized gain or loss for our cash flow hedges for the Grundartangi expansion and Helguvik project capital expenditures were recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss and are reclassified to earnings as part of the depreciation expense of the capital assets (for the Helguvik project this would occur when Helguvik is put into service).
 
Power contracts
 
We are party to a power supply agreement at our facility in Ravenswood, West Virginia (“Ravenswood”) that contains LME-based pricing provisions that are an embedded derivative.  The embedded derivative does not qualify for cash flow hedge treatment and is marked to market quarterly.  We estimate the fair value of the embedded derivative based on our expected power usage over the remaining term of the contract which was extended in 2011, gains and losses associated with the embedded derivative are recorded in net loss on forward contracts in the consolidated statements of operations.  We have recorded a derivative asset of $111 and $72 for the embedded derivative at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
 
Primary aluminum put option contracts
 
We entered into primary aluminum put option contracts that settle monthly through June 2012 based on LME prices.  The volume of put option contracts is summarized below.  These options were purchased to partially mitigate primary aluminum price risk.
 
Our counterparties include Glencore, a related party, and two non-related third parties.  We pay cash premiums to enter into the put option contracts and record an asset on the consolidated balance sheets.  At times, we may sell call option contracts and purchase put option contracts of equal value resulting in no initial cash cost to Century.  We determined the fair value of the put and call option contracts using a Black-Scholes model with market data provided by an independent vendor and account for the contracts as derivative financial instruments with gains and losses in the fair value of the contracts recorded on the consolidated statements of operations in net gain (loss) on forward contracts.
 
Primary Aluminum option contracts outstanding as of June 30, 2011 (in metric tons):
 
   
Glencore
   
Other counterparties
 
Put option contracts, settle monthly in 2011
    22,500       31,500  
Put option contracts, settle monthly in 2012
    18,000       15,000  


Primary Aluminum option contracts outstanding as of December 31, 2010 (in metric tons):
 
   
Glencore
   
Other counterparties
 
Put option contracts, settle monthly in 2011
    46,800       61,800  
 


 
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CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
(UNAUDITED)


 
Aluminum sales premium contracts
 
The Glencore Metal Agreement is a physical delivery contract for 20,400 metric tons per year (“mtpy”) of primary aluminum through December 31, 2013 with variable, LME-based pricing.  Under the Glencore Metal Agreement, pricing is based on market prices, adjusted by a negotiated U.S. Midwest premium with a cap and a floor as applied to the current U.S. Midwest premium.  We account for the Glencore Metal Agreement as a derivative instrument under ASC 815.  Gains and losses on the derivative are based on the difference between the contracted U.S. Midwest premium and actual and forecasted U.S. Midwest premiums.  Settlements are recorded in related party sales.  Unrealized gains (losses) based on forecasted U.S. Midwest premiums are recorded in net gain (loss) on forward contracts on the consolidated statements of operations.


Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
Gain (loss) recognized in income from derivatives
 
     
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
Location
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
 
Power contract
Net gain (loss) on forward contracts
  $ 111     $ 6     $ 106     $ (21 )
Primary aluminum put option and collar contracts
Net gain (loss) on forward contracts
    (1,060 )     9,475       (5,666 )     7,747  
Aluminum sales premium contracts
Related party sales
    162       127       256       246  
Aluminum sales premium contracts
Net gain (loss) on forward contracts
    (668 )     (186 )     (866 )     (404 )

 
We had the following outstanding forward contracts that were entered into that were not designated as hedging instruments:

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
 
Power contracts (in megawatt hours) (1)
    7,841       4,379  
Primary aluminum sales contract premium (in metric tons) (2)
    54,400       62,252  
Primary aluminum put option contracts (in metric tons)
    87,000       108,600  

(1)
We mark the Ravenswood power contract to market based on our expected usage during the remaining term of the contract. In June 2011, the West Virginia Public Service Commission (the “PSC”) extended the term of this contract through June 2012.
(2)
Represents the remaining physical deliveries under our Glencore Metal Agreement.
 
Counterparty credit risk.  The primary aluminum put option and natural gas forward financial contracts are subject to counterparty credit risk.  However, we only enter into forward financial contracts with counterparties we determine to be creditworthy at the time of entering into the contract.  If any counterparty failed to perform according to the terms of the contract, the impact would be limited to the difference between the contract price and the market price applied to the contract volume on the date of settlement.
 
As of June 30, 2011, income of $159 is expected to be reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings over the next 12-month period for derivative instruments that have been designated and have qualified as cash flow hedging instruments and for the related hedged transactions.


 
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4.
Earnings per share
 
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) amounts are calculated by dividing earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.  Diluted EPS amounts assume the issuance of common stock for all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding.  The following table shows the basic and diluted earnings per share for three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

   
For the three months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
Income
   
Shares (000)
   
Per-Share
   
Income
   
Shares (000)
   
Per-Share
 
Net income
  $ 23,986                 $ 5,146              
Amount allocated to common shareholders
    91.97 %                 91.79 %            
Basic EPS:
                                       
Income allocable to common shareholders
    22,061       93,105     $ 0.24       4,723       92,672     $ 0.05  
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Plus:
                                               
Options
          119                     40          
Service-based stock awards
          343                     620          
Diluted EPS:
                                               
Income applicable to common shareholders with assumed conversion
  $ 22,061       93,567     $ 0.24     $ 4,723       93,332     $ 0.05  
 

   
For the six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
Income
   
Shares (000)
   
Per-Share
   
Income
   
Shares (000)
   
Per-Share
 
Net income
  $ 49,032                 $ 11,478              
Amount allocated to common shareholders
    91.91 %                 91.76 %            
Basic EPS:
                                       
Income allocable to common shareholders
    45,066       93,036     $ 0.48       10,532       92,611     $ 0.11  
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Plus:
                                               
Options
          116                     46          
Service-based stock awards
          280                     561          
Diluted EPS:
                                               
Income applicable to common shareholders with assumed conversion
  $ 45,066       93,432     $ 0.48     $ 10,532       93,218     $ 0.11  
 
Impact of our outstanding Series A Convertible Preferred Stock on EPS
 
Our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock has similar characteristics of a “participating security” as described by ASC 260-10-45 “Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method”.  In accordance with the guidance in the ASC 260-10-45, we calculate basic EPS using the Two-Class Method, allocating undistributed income to our preferred shareholder consistent with its participation rights, and diluted EPS using the If-Converted Method, when applicable.
 
The generally accepted accounting principles for reporting EPS do not require the presentation of basic and diluted EPS for securities other than common stock and the EPS amounts, as presented, only pertain to our common stock.

 
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The Two-Class Method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for common shares and participating securities according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and the participation rights in undistributed earnings.
 
The holders of our convertible preferred stock do not have a contractual obligation to share in the losses of Century.  Thus, in periods where we report net losses, we will not allocate the net losses to the convertible preferred stock for the computation of basic or diluted EPS.
 
Calculation of EPS
 
Options to purchase 641,187 and 690,075 shares of common stock were outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, approximately 349,000 options were excluded from the calculation of EPS because their exercise price exceeded the average market price of the underlying common stock.  Shares to be issued upon the assumed conversion of our convertible debt were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because our 1.75% convertible senior notes were redeemed in May 2011.
 
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, approximately 381,000 options were excluded from the calculation of EPS because their exercise price exceeded the average market price of the underlying common stock.  Shares to be issued upon the assumed conversion of our convertible debt were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because the average price for our common stock in the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 was below the conversion price of our 1.75% convertible senior notes.
 
Service-based stock for which vesting is based upon continued service is not considered issued and outstanding shares of common stock until vested and issued.  However, the service-based stock is considered a common stock equivalent and, therefore, the weighted average service-based stock is included, using the treasury stock method, in common shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share computations if they have a dilutive effect on earnings per share.  The weighted average service-based stock outstanding at June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010 was approximately 343,000 and 529,000 shares, respectively.
 
For the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, using the Two-Class Method, we allocated our undistributed income to the convertible preferred stock as shown in the following tables:

   
Three months ended June 30, 2011
   
Three months ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Weighted average shares outstanding
   
Undistributed earnings
   
Weighted average shares outstanding
   
Undistributed earnings
 
Common stock (in thousands)
    93,105     $ 22,061       92,672     $ 4,723  
Preferred stock (in thousands) (1)
    8,125       1,925       8,294       423  
Total
    101,230     $ 23,986       100,966     $ 5,146  


   
Six months ended June 30, 2011
   
Six months ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Weighted average shares outstanding
   
Undistributed earnings
   
Weighted average shares outstanding
   
Undistributed earnings
 
Common stock (in thousands)
    93,036     $ 45,066       92,611     $ 10,532  
Preferred stock (in thousands) (1)
    8,187       3,966       8,319       946  
Total
    101,223     $ 49,032       100,930     $ 11,478  

 
(1)
Represents the weighted-average participation rights of our preferred shareholder as if it held the number of common shares into which its shares of preferred stock are convertible as of the record date.

 
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5.
Shareholders’ equity
 
Common Stock
 
Under our Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, our Board of Directors is authorized to issue up to 195,000,000 shares of our common stock.
 
The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of our common stock are subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of shares of any series of our preferred stock which are currently outstanding, including our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, or any series which we may designate and issue in the future.
 
 
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock conversions
 
All shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are held by Glencore.  The issuance of common stock under our stock incentive programs, debt exchange transactions and any stock offering that excludes Glencore participation triggers anti-dilution provisions of the preferred stock agreement and results in the automatic conversion of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shares into shares of common stock.

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock:
 
2011
 
       
Shares outstanding at December 31, 2010
    82,515  
Automatic conversions during the six months ended June 30, 2011
    (1,730 )
Shares outstanding at June 30, 2011
    80,785  


6.
Income taxes
 
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had total unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest) of $17,803 and $16,600, respectively.  The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits (including interest and net of federal benefit) that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, are approximately $1,684 and $2,000.
 
We recognize interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.  As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had approximately $471 and $300, respectively, of accrued interest related to unrecognized income tax benefits.
 
We do not expect a significant change in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.
 
Our federal income tax returns beginning in 2007 are subject to examination.  Material state and local income tax matters have been concluded for years through 2002.  The majority of our state returns beginning in 2005 are subject to examination.  Our Icelandic tax returns are subject to examination and income tax matters have been concluded for years through 2001.


 
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7.
Inventories
 
Inventories consist of the following:
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Raw materials
  $ 66,057     $ 49,098  
Work-in-process
    16,564       13,979  
Finished goods
    7,638       7,901  
Operating and other supplies
    97,129       84,930  
Inventories
  $ 187,388     $ 155,908  
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the first-in, first-out method (“FIFO”).

8.
Debt
 

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Debt classified as current liabilities:
           
1.75% convertible senior notes due 2024 (the “1.75% Notes”), net of debt discount of $1,584 at December 31, 2010, interest payable semiannually (1)
  $     $ 45,483  
Hancock County industrial revenue bonds due 2028, interest payable quarterly (variable interest rates (not to exceed 12%))(1)
    7,815       7,815  
Debt classified as non-current liabilities:
               
8.0% senior secured notes payable due May 15, 2014, net of debt discount of $3,196 and $3,677, respectively, interest payable semiannually
    246,408       245,927  
7.5% senior unsecured notes payable due August 15, 2014, interest payable semiannually
    2,603       2,603  
E.ON contingent obligation –principal and interest payments, contingently payable monthly, annual interest rate of 10.94% (2)
    13,256       13,091  
Total debt
  $ 270,082     $ 314,919  

(1)
The 1.75% Notes, which were redeemed in May 2011, were classified as current because they were convertible at any time by the holder.  The Hancock County industrial revenue bonds due 2028 (the “IRBs”) are classified as current liabilities because they are remarketed weekly and could be required to be repaid upon demand if there is a failed remarketing. The IRBs interest rate at June 30, 2011 was 0.39%.
(2)
E.ON contingent obligation principal and interest payments are payable based on CAKY’s operating level and the LME price for primary aluminum.  When both conditions are satisfied, and for so long as those conditions continue to be met, we are obligated to pay principal and interest, in up to 72 monthly payments, to E.ON.  Interest accrues monthly at an annual rate of 10.94%.  The E.ON contingent obligation amount is included in other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.


 
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Revolving credit facility
 
We have a $100,000 senior secured revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as lender and agent (the "Credit Facility"), a portion of which was later syndicated to Credit Suisse AG.  The Credit Facility provides for borrowings of up to $100,000 in the aggregate, including up to $50,000 under a letter of credit sub-facility.  Any letters of credit issued and outstanding under the Credit Facility reduce our borrowing availability on a dollar-for-dollar basis.  As of June 30, 2011, no amounts have been borrowed under the Credit Facility, although we may in the future use the Credit Facility to repay existing indebtedness, to issue standby or commercial letters of credit, to finance capital expenditures and for ongoing working capital needs and other general corporate purposes. As of June 30, 2011, the borrowing availability was approximately $58,549 net of $41,451 for outstanding letters of credit under the Credit Facility.
 
The availability of funds under the revolving credit facility is limited by a specified borrowing base consisting of a portion of eligible accounts receivable not owed by Glencore plus a portion of the net amount of eligible accounts receivable owed by Glencore and a portion of eligible inventory balance.
 
Our obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by certain of our domestic subsidiaries and secured by a first priority security interest in all of the domestic accounts receivable, inventory and certain bank accounts.  The guarantees for any and all obligations under the Credit Facility are on a joint and several basis.
 
Any amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility will bear interest, at our option, at LIBOR or a base rate, plus, in each case, an applicable interest margin.  In addition, we pay a commitment fee on undrawn amounts, less the amount of our letters of credit exposure.  For standby letters of credit, we are required to pay a fee on the face amount of such letters of credit.
 
The Credit Facility will expire on July 1, 2014.
 
1.75% convertible senior notes redemption
 
On May 19, 2011, we redeemed all outstanding 1.75% Notes at 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to that date.  We funded the redemption of the 1.75% Notes with available cash on hand.

E.ON contingent obligation
 
The E.ON contingent obligation consists of the aggregate E.ON payments made on CAKY’s behalf under the Big Rivers Agreement in excess of the agreed upon base amount of $81,500.  Interest accrues at an annual rate equal to 10.94%.  The term of the agreement is through December 31, 2028.  The aggregate excess payments, plus accrued interest, totaled $13,256 and $13,091 at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  Our obligation to make repayments is contingent upon certain operating criteria for Hawesville and the LME price of primary aluminum.  Based on the LME forward market and our expectation of Hawesville’s future operations, we classified the E.ON contingent obligation within noncurrent liabilities, which includes accrued interest on the obligation.  When the conditions for repayment are met, and for so long as those conditions continue to be met, we will be obligated to make principal and interest payments, in up to 72 monthly payments.  We made a $563 principal and interest payment for the E.ON contingent obligation during the second quarter of 2011.
 

 
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9.
Commitments and contingencies

Environmental Contingencies
 
We believe our current environmental liabilities do not have, and are not likely to have, a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. However, there can be no assurance that future requirements or conditions at currently or formerly owned or operated properties will not result in liabilities which may have a material adverse effect.
 
In July 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) began an initiative to perform an oversight inspection of all Secondary Maximum Achievable Control Technology (“MACT”) facilities which deal with casting furnaces, including Hawesville.  Partial inspections were also conducted at collocated Primary MACT facilities which deal with potlines, including Hawesville.  In April 2008, the EPA sent CAKY requests under the Clean Air Act for copies of certain records dating back to 2000.  In November 2009, the EPA sent CAKY a Notice of Violation (“NOV”) alleging 12 violations relating to the Clean Air Act including, among other things, violations of the MACT emissions standards and the prevention of significant deterioration program for unpermitted major modifications.  The number of alleged violations has now been reduced to two.  The matter remains under investigation and we remain in discussions with the EPA to resolve the remaining alleged violations and expect that any fines or other settlement that may result from these discussions would be immaterial.  We expect to resolve the matter in 2011.
 
Century Aluminum of West Virginia, Inc. (“CAWV”) continues to perform remedial measures at Ravenswood pursuant to an order issued by the EPA in 1994 (the “3008(h) Order”).  CAWV also conducted a RCRA facility investigation (“RFI”) under the 3008(h) Order evaluating other areas at Ravenswood that may have contamination requiring remediation. The RFI has been approved by appropriate agencies.  CAWV has completed interim remediation measures at two sites identified in the RFI, and we believe no further remediation will be required. A Corrective Measures Study, which will formally document the conclusion of these activities, is being completed with the EPA.  EPA approval of the Corrective Measures Study is anticipated in 2011.  We currently believe a significant portion of the contamination on the two sites identified in the RFI is attributable to the operations of third parties and is their financial responsibility.
 
Prior to our purchase of Hawesville, the EPA issued a final Record of Decision (“ROD”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (“CERCLA”). By agreement, Southwire Company (“Southwire”), the former owner and operator is to perform all obligations under the ROD.  CAKY has agreed to operate and maintain the ground water treatment system required under the ROD on behalf of Southwire, and Southwire will reimburse CAKY for any expense that exceeds $400 annually.
 
We are a party to an EPA Administrative Order on Consent (the “Order”) pursuant to which other past and present owners of an alumina refining facility at St. Croix, Virgin Islands have agreed to carry out a Hydrocarbon Recovery Plan to remove and manage hydrocarbons floating on groundwater underlying the facility.  Pursuant to the Hydrocarbon Recovery Plan, recovered hydrocarbons and groundwater are delivered to the adjacent petroleum refinery where they are received and managed.  In connection with the sale of the facility by Lockheed Martin Corporation (“Lockheed”), to one of our affiliates, Virgin Islands Alumina Corporation (“Vialco”), in 1989, Lockheed, Vialco and Century entered into the Lockheed-Vialco Asset Purchase Agreement.  The indemnity provisions contained in the Lockheed-Vialco Asset Purchase Agreement allocate responsibility for certain environmental matters.  Lockheed has tendered indemnity and defense of the above matter to Vialco.  We have likewise tendered indemnity to Lockheed.  Management does not believe Vialco’s liability under the Order or its indemnity to Lockheed will require material payments.  Through June 30, 2011, we have expended approximately $840 on the Hydrocarbon Recovery Plan.  We expect the future potential payments under this indemnification to comply with the Order will be approximately $500, which may be offset in part by sales of recoverable hydrocarbons.

 
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In May 2005, we and Vialco were among several defendants listed in a lawsuit filed by the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (“DPNR”), in his capacity as Trustee for Natural Resources of the United States Virgin Islands.  The complaint alleges damages to natural resources caused by alleged releases from the alumina refinery facility at St. Croix and the adjacent petroleum refinery.  The primary cause of action is pursuant to the natural resource damage provisions of CERCLA, but various ancillary Territorial law causes of action were included as well.  We and Lockheed have each tendered indemnity and defense of the case to the other pursuant to the terms of the Lockheed-Vialco Asset Purchase Agreement.  The complaint seeks unspecified monetary damages, costs and attorney fees.  The parties are currently engaged in the discovery process.  As of June 30, 2011, no trial date has been set for the remaining claims. 
 
In December 2006, Vialco and the two succeeding owners of the alumina facility were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed by the Commissioner of the DPNR.  The complaint alleges the defendants failed to take certain actions specified in a Coastal Zone management permit issued to Vialco in October 1994, and alleges violations of territorial water pollution control laws during the various defendants’ periods of ownership.  The complaint seeks statutory and other unspecified monetary penalties for the alleged violations.  Vialco filed its answer to the complaint asserting factual and affirmative defenses.  The parties are currently engaged in the discovery process.
 
In May 2009, St. Croix Renaissance Group, L.L.L.P. (“SCRG”) filed a third-party complaint for contribution and other relief against several third-party defendants, including Vialco, relating to a lawsuit filed against SCRG seeking recovery of response costs relating to the aforementioned DPNR CERCLA matter. In January 2010, the court granted a motion by DPNR to assert claims directly against certain third-party defendants, including Century and Vialco.  On February 3, 2011, the court granted a motion by Century, dismissing Century from the case.  Vialco, however, remains a defendant in this case.  On March 4, 2011, the court granted the remaining defendants’, including Vialco’s, motion for summary judgment, dismissing the case.  On April 15, 2011, the SCRG court denied a motion filed by the plaintiff asking the court to reconsider its previously granted summary judgment order and a notice of appeal was filed with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals on May 11, 2011.  The appeal is set for hearing in May 2012.
 
In December 2010, we were among several defendants listed in a lawsuit filed by approximately 2,300 plaintiffs who either worked, resided or owned property in the area downwind from the alumina refinery facility at St. Croix.  The plaintiffs allege damages caused by the presence of red mud and other particulates coming from the alumina facility.  The plaintiffs in both suits seek unspecified monetary damages, costs and attorney fees as well as certain injunctive relief.  We have tendered indemnity and defense to St. Croix Alumina LLC and Alcoa Alumina & Chemical LLC under the terms of an acquisition agreement relating to the facility.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the asset purchase agreement between Vialco and the purchaser of the alumina refinery facility in 1995, the purchaser assumed responsibility for all costs and other liabilities associated with the bauxite waste disposal facilities, including pre-closure and post-closure liabilities.  At this time, it is not practicable to predict the ultimate outcome of these actions or to estimate a range of possible damage awards for any of the Vialco lawsuits.
 
In July 2006, we were named as a defendant, together with certain affiliates of Alcan Inc., in a lawsuit brought by Alcoa Inc. seeking to determine responsibility for certain environmental indemnity obligations related to the sale of a cast aluminum plate manufacturing facility located in Vernon, California, which we purchased from Alcoa Inc. in December 1998, and sold to Alcan Rolled Products-Ravenswood LLC in July 1999.  The complaint also seeks costs and attorney fees.  At this time, it is not practicable to predict the ultimate outcome of these actions or to estimate a range of possible damage awards.

 
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It is our policy to accrue for costs associated with environmental assessments and remedial efforts when it becomes probable that a liability has been incurred and the costs can be reasonably estimated.  The aggregate environmental-related accrued liabilities were $891 and $753 at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. All accrued amounts have been recorded without giving effect to any possible future recoveries. With respect to costs for ongoing environmental compliance, including maintenance and monitoring, such costs are expensed as incurred.
 
Because of the issues and uncertainties described above, and our inability to predict the requirements of future environmental laws, there can be no assurance that future capital expenditures and costs for environmental compliance will not have a material adverse effect on our future financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity. Based upon all available information, management does not believe that the outcome of these environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.
 
Legal Contingencies
 
We have pending against us or may be subject to various lawsuits, claims and proceedings related primarily to employment, commercial, environmental, shareholder, safety and health matters.  Although it is not presently possible to determine the outcome of these matters, management believes their ultimate disposition will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.
 
 
In evaluating whether to accrue for costs associated with legal contingencies, it is our policy to take into consideration factors such as the facts and circumstances asserted, our historical experience with contingencies of a similar nature, the likelihood of our prevailing and the severity of any potential loss.  For some matters, no accrual is established because we have assessed our risk of loss to be remote.  Where the risk of loss is probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated, we record an accrual, either on an individual basis or with respect to a group of matters involving similar claims, based on the factors set forth above.  
 
 
We also determine estimates of reasonably possible losses or ranges of reasonably possible losses in excess of related accrued liabilities, if any, when we have assessed that a loss is reasonably possible.  Based on current knowledge, management has ascertained estimates for losses that are reasonably possible and management does not believe that any reasonably possible outcomes in excess of our accruals, if any, would be material.  We reevaluate and update our assessments and accruals as matters progress over time.
 
 
On April 27, 2010, the purported stockholder class actions consolidated as Century Aluminum Company Securities Litigation were dismissed without prejudice by the court for failure to state a claim.  On May 28, 2010 and June 24, 2010 plaintiffs filed amended complaints, which, like the previous complaints, alleged that we improperly accounted for cash flows associated with the termination of certain forward financial sales contracts which accounting allegedly resulted in artificial inflation of our stock price and investor losses.  Plaintiffs are seeking rescission of our February 2009 common stock offering, unspecified compensatory damages, including interest thereon, costs and expenses and attorneys’ fees.  A hearing was held in September 2010 to hear our motion to dismiss the amended complaints.  On March 3, 2011, the class actions were dismissed with prejudice and judgment was entered in our favor.  On March 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal from the order and judgment entered by the court on March 3, 2011.
 
Ravenswood Retiree Medical Benefits changes
 
Century Aluminum of West Virginia, Inc. amended its postretirement medical benefit plan, effective January 1, 2010, for all current and former CAWV salaried employees, their dependents and all bargaining unit employees who retired before June 1, 2006, and their dependents.

 
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The principal changes to the plan as a result of this amendment were that, upon attainment of age 65, all CAWV provided retiree medical benefits ceased for retirees and dependents.  In addition, bargaining unit retirees under age 65 and qualified dependents under age 65 were covered by the salary retiree medical plan which required out-of pocket payments for premiums, co-pays and deductibles by participants.
 
In November 2009, CAWV filed a class action complaint for declaratory judgment against the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (“USWA”), the USWA’s local union, and four CAWV retirees, individually and as class representatives, seeking a declaration of CAWV’s rights to modify/terminate retiree medical benefits as described above.  Later in November 2009, the USWA and representatives of a retiree class filed a separate suit against CAWV, Century Aluminum Company, Century Aluminum Master Welfare Benefit Plan, and various John Does with respect to the foregoing.  These actions, entitled Dewhurst, et al. v. Century Aluminum Co., et al., and Century Aluminum of West Virginia, Inc. v. United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO/CLC, et al., have been consolidated and venue has been set in the District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
 
In January 2010, the USWA filed a motion for preliminary injunction to prevent us from implementing the foregoing changes while these lawsuits are pending, which was dismissed by the court.  The USWA has appealed the decision and proceedings have been stayed pending the outcome of the appeal.  Based upon our analysis of the court’s ruling during the third quarter of 2010, in accordance with ASC 715-60, “Compensation – Retirement Plans – Defined Benefit Plans – Other Postretirement”, the amendment to the CAWV postretirement medical plan benefits was recorded as a negative plan amendment in the third quarter of 2010.  We intend to continue to vigorously pursue our case in the foregoing actions.
 
Power Commitments
 
Big Rivers Agreement
 
In July 2009, CAKY, Big Rivers and E.ON entered into an agreement to provide long-term cost-based power to CAKY (the “Big Rivers Agreement”).The term of the Big Rivers Agreement is through 2023 and provides adequate power for Hawesville’s full production capacity requirements (approximately 482 MW) with pricing based on the provider’s cost of production.  The Big Rivers Agreement is take-or-pay for Hawesville’s energy requirements at full production.  Under the terms of the Big Rivers agreement, any power not required by Hawesville would be available for sale and we would receive credits for actual power sales up to our cost for that power.  On March 1, 2011, Big Rivers filed a proposed rate increase with the Kentucky Public Service Commission.  We are opposing the increase proposed by Big Rivers to the Kentucky Public Service Commission and expect that a ruling will be made in the third quarter of 2011.  
 
Mt. Holly power agreement
 
The South Carolina Public Service Authority (“Santee Cooper”) agreed in September 2010 to amend the Mt. Holly power contract to, among other things, provide that power delivered through 2015 will be priced at rates fixed under currently published schedules, subject to adjustments to cover Santee Cooper’s fuel costs.  In addition, the amended agreement would allow Mt. Holly to terminate the power contract early, in whole or in part, without penalty, if the LME goes below certain negotiated levels.

 
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Appalachian Power Company (“APCo”) rate filing
 
APCo supplies all of Ravenswood’s power requirements under an agreement at prices set forth in published tariffs, which are subject to change.  Under the special rate contract, Ravenswood may be excused from, or may defer the payment of, the increase in the tariff rate if aluminum prices as quoted on the LME fall below pre-determined levels.   In September 2009, the PSC attributed approximately $16,000 of unrecovered fuel costs to Ravenswood.  This amount will be factored into the special rate provision.  In June 2011, the PSC agreed to extend the special rate contract terms through June 2012.  We are in discussions with APCo to provide for a long-term special rate arrangement that establishes the LME-based cap on the tariff rates.
 
Other Commitments and Contingencies
 
E.ON contingent obligation
 
We have a contingent obligation to E.ON for the aggregate E.ON payments made under the Big Rivers Agreement in excess of the agreed upon base amount of $81,500.  The aggregate excess payments, plus accrued interest totaled $13,256 and $13,091 at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  Interest accrues on this obligation at 10.94% per annum from January 1, 2011.  Our obligation to make repayments is contingent upon certain operating criteria and the LME price of primary aluminum.  When the conditions for repayment are met, and for so long as those conditions continue to be met, we will be obligated to make up to 72 monthly payments of principal and interest.  See Note 8 Debt for additional information about the E.ON contingent obligation.
 
Labor Commitments
 
Approximately 75% of our U.S. based work force is represented by the USWA.  CAKY’s Hawesville plant employees represented by the USWA are under a collective bargaining agreement which expires on March 31, 2015.  The agreement covers approximately 525 hourly workers at the Hawesville plant.
 
In April 2010, Nordural Grundartangi ehf entered into a new labor agreement with the five labor unions representing approximately 84% of Grundartangi’s work force.  The wage terms of the labor agreement expired on January 1, 2011 and we are currently involved in negotiations with the labor unions regarding the wage terms.  The facility has continued to operate normally during these negotiations.  The labor agreement in its entirety expires on December 31, 2014.
 
CAWV’s Ravenswood plant employees represented by the USWA are under a labor agreement that expired on August 31, 2010.  Negotiations for a new labor agreement are ongoing.
 
Other Commitments
 
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the related Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act were enacted in March 2010.  The Health Care Acts extend health care coverage to many uninsured individuals and expand coverage to those already insured.  The Health Care Acts contain provisions which could impact our retiree medical benefits in future periods.  However, the extent of that impact, if any, cannot be determined until regulations are promulgated under the Health Care Acts and additional interpretations of the Health Care Acts become available.  We are continuing to assess the potential impacts that this legislation may have on our future results of operations, cash flows and financial position related to our health care benefits and other postemployment benefit (“OPEB”) obligations.  Among other things, the Health Care Acts will eliminate the tax deductibility of the Medicare Part D subsidy for companies that provide qualifying prescription drug coverage to retirees effective for years beginning after December 31, 2012.


 
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10.
Forward delivery contracts and financial instruments
 
As a producer of primary aluminum, we are exposed to fluctuating raw material and primary aluminum prices.  We enter into fixed and market priced contracts for the sale of primary aluminum and the purchase of raw materials in future periods.

Forward Physical Delivery Agreements

Primary Aluminum Sales Contracts

Contract
Customer
Volume
Term
Pricing
Glencore Metal Agreement (1)
Glencore
20,400 mtpy
Through December 31, 2013
Variable, based on U.S. Midwest market
Glencore Sweep Agreement (2)
Glencore
Surplus metal produced in the United States
Through December 31, 2011
Variable, based on U.S. Midwest market
Glencore Nordural Metal Agreement
Glencore
7,800 metric tons
Through December 31, 2011
Variable, based on LME
Southwire Metal Agreement (3)
Southwire
220 to 240 million pounds per year (high conductivity molten aluminum)
April 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013
Variable, based on U.S. Midwest market

(1)
We account for the Glencore Metal Agreement as a derivative instrument under ASC 815.  Under the Glencore Metal Agreement, pricing is based on then-current Midwest market prices, adjusted by a negotiated U.S. Midwest premium with a cap and a floor as applied to the current U.S. Midwest premium.
(2)
The Glencore Sweep Agreement is for all metal produced in the U.S. in 2011, less existing sales agreements and high-purity metal sales.  The term of the contract may be extended for one year upon mutual agreement.
(3)
Volume under the Southwire Metal Agreement, effective April 1, 2011, will be 165 million to 180 million pounds in 2011, and then 220 to 240 million pounds for 2012 and 2013.

Long-term Tolling Contracts

 
Contract
 
Customer
 
Volume
 
Term
 
Pricing
Billiton Tolling Agreement (1)
BHP Billiton
130,000 mtpy
Through December 31, 2013
LME-based
Glencore Toll Agreement (1)
Glencore
90,000 mtpy
Through July 31, 2016
LME-based
Glencore Toll Agreement (1)
Glencore
40,000 mtpy
Through December 31, 2014
LME-based

(1)
Grundartangi’s tolling revenues include a premium based on the European Union (“EU”) import duty for primary aluminum.

Apart from the Glencore Metal Agreement, the Glencore Sweep Agreement, the Glencore Nordural Metal Agreement and the Southwire Metal Agreement, we had forward delivery contracts to sell 31,494 metric tons and 47,926 metric tons of primary aluminum at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  Of these forward delivery contracts, we had fixed price commitments to sell 777 metric tons and 117 metric tons at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  We had no fixed price commitments to sell primary aluminum to Glencore at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

 
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Forward Financial Instruments
 
We are party to various forward financial and physical delivery contracts, including primary aluminum put option contracts, which are accounted for as derivative instruments.  See Note 3 Derivative and hedging instruments for additional information about these instruments.


11.
Supplemental cash flow information

   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash paid for:
           
Interest
  $ 11,148     $ 9,292  
Income taxes (1)
    27,685       1,881  
                 
Cash received for:
               
Interest
    199       214  
Income tax refunds
          18,171  

(1)
We paid withholding taxes in Iceland of $26,900 in the first quarter of 2011.  
 
Non-cash activities
 
In the first quarter of 2010, we issued shares of common stock as part of our performance share program to satisfy a $964 performance share liability to certain key employees.


12.
Asset retirement obligations (“ARO”)
 
Our asset retirement obligations consist primarily of costs associated with the disposal of spent pot liner used in the reduction cells of our domestic facilities.

The reconciliation of the changes in the asset retirement obligations is presented below:
 

   
Six months ended June 30, 2011
   
Year ended December 31, 2010
 
Beginning balance, ARO liability
  $ 14,274     $ 15,233  
Additional ARO liability incurred
    555       1,057  
ARO liabilities settled
    (658 )     (1,162 )
Accretion expense
    551       1,040  
Adjustments (1)
          (1,894 )
Ending balance, ARO liability
  $ 14,722     $ 14,274  

(1)
We adjusted our ARO liability in the first quarter of 2010 for changes in the estimated amounts and timing of costs associated with the disposal of spent potliner.
 
Certain conditional AROs related to the disposal costs of fixed assets at our primary aluminum facilities have not been recorded because they have an indeterminate settlement date.  These conditional AROs will be initially recognized in the period in which sufficient information exists to estimate their fair value.

 
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13.
Comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive loss

Comprehensive income:
 
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net income
  $ 49,032     $ 11,478  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Net unrealized loss on financial instruments, net of $0 tax
    (33 )     (42 )
Net gain on cash flow hedges reclassified to income, net of $0 tax
    (50 )      
Net gain on foreign currency cash flow hedges reclassified to income, net of tax of $17 and $17, respectively
    (76 )     (76 )
Defined benefit pension and other postemployment benefit plans:
               
Net loss arising during the period, net of $0 tax
    (5,769 )     (4,939 )
Amortization of prior service cost during the period, net of $(8,811) and $173 tax, respectively
    (39,431 )     (318 )
Amortization of net loss during the period, net of $3,821 and $(859) tax, respectively
    17,101       1,573  
Other comprehensive loss
    (28,258 )     (3,802 )
Comprehensive income
  $ 20,774     $ 7,676  


Components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
           
   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Unrealized loss on financial instruments, net of $699 and $716 tax benefit, respectively
  $ (1,290 )   $ (1,131 )
Defined benefit plan liabilities, net of $18,685 and $23,674 tax benefit, respectively
    (68,720 )     (40,621 )
Equity in investee other comprehensive income, net of $0 and $0 tax, respectively (1)
    (8,224 )     (8,224 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
  $ (78,234 )   $ (49,976 )

(1)
The amount includes our equity in the other comprehensive income of Mt. Holly Aluminum Company.


 
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14.
Components of net periodic benefit cost


   
Pension Benefits
 
   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Service cost
  $ 709     $ 749     $ 1,566     $ 1,489  
Interest cost
    1,808       1,611       3,488       3,204  
Expected return on plan assets
    (1,776 )     (1,465 )     (3,315 )     (2,688 )
Amortization of prior service cost
    34       34       69       69  
Amortization of net loss
    449       407       931       830  
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 1,224     $ 1,336     $ 2,739     $ 2,904  


   
Other Postretirement Benefits
 
   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Service cost
  $ 475     $ 738     $ 834     $ 1,760  
Interest cost
    1,478       2,747       2,864       5,497  
Expected return on plan assets
                       
Amortization of prior service cost (1)
    (15,534 )     (300 )     (30,689 )     (560 )
Amortization of net loss
    6,546       844       12,349       1,602  
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ (7,035 )   $ 4,029     $ (14,642 )   $ 8,299  
 

 
(1)
OPEB plan amendments in November 2010 resulted in the immediate recognition of any unamortized prior service cost benefits that were accrued in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of the date of the amendments.  In addition, the November 2010 plan amendments resulted in a reduction in OPEB liability and a credit to accumulated other comprehensive loss.  The resulting prior service benefit and actuarial losses were amortized ratably into income over the period November 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at which time the CAWV OPEB plan terminated.

 
Employer contributions
 
In June 2011, the election of three directors designated for nomination to our Board of Directors by Glencore triggered a “change of control” under the terms of our non-qualified Supplemental Retirement Income Benefit Plan (“SERB”) plan.  As a result of the change in control, we were required to make an approximately $16,700 contribution to a Rabbi trust to fully fund the non-qualified SERB benefit obligation.  In addition, through June 30, 2011, we have made contributions of approximately $14,400 to the qualified defined benefit plans we sponsor.  Based on current actuarial and other assumptions, we expect to make additional contributions to these qualified defined benefit plans of approximately $3,400 during 2011 for a total of approximately $34,500 in qualified defined benefit plan and non-qualified SERB contributions during the year.


 
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15.
Recently issued accounting standards

 
In May 2011, The Financial and Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement.” This ASU amends the requirements for measuring fair value and disclosing information about fair value measurements and is effective for Century on January 1, 2012.  Upon adoption, we do not expect this standard to have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.
 
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income”.  This ASU addresses the financial statement presentation of other comprehensive income and its components.  Companies may elect to present items of net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous statement or in two separate, but consecutive, statements. We are currently evaluating which presentation option we will utilize.  This guidance will only impact the presentation of our financial statements and have no impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  This ASU is effective for Century on January 1, 2012.


16.
Condensed consolidating financial information
 
Our 8.0% senior secured notes due 2014 and 7.5% senior unsecured notes due 2014 are guaranteed by each of our material existing and future domestic subsidiaries, except for Nordural US LLC.  Each subsidiary guarantor is 100% owned by Century.  All guarantees are full and unconditional; all guarantees are joint and several. These notes are not guaranteed by our foreign subsidiaries (such subsidiaries and Nordural US LLC, collectively the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”).  We allocate corporate expenses or income to our subsidiaries and charge interest on certain intercompany balances.
 
The following summarized condensed consolidating balance sheets as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010 and the condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010 present separate results for Century, the Guarantor Subsidiaries, the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, consolidating adjustments and total consolidated amounts.
 
This summarized condensed consolidating financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the results of operations or financial position had Century, the Guarantor Subsidiaries or the Non-Guarantor subsidiaries operated as independent entities.

 
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
 
As of June 30, 2011
 
 
   
Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
The Company
   
Reclassifications and Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 573     $ 193,658     $ 38,170     $     $ 232,401  
Accounts receivable — net
    37,934       16,904                   54,838  
Due from affiliates
    629,572       9,721       2,529,095       (3,131,124 )     37,264  
Inventories
    121,632       65,756                   187,388  
Prepaid and other current assets
    5,790       48,936       3,925       (12,500 )     46,151  
Total current assets
    795,501       334,975       2,571,190       (3,143,624 )     558,042  
Investment in subsidiaries
    35,783             (910,471 )     874,688        
Property, plant and equipment — net
    351,745       885,708       1,418       (220 )     1,238,651  
Due from affiliates — less current portion
          3,094                   3,094  
Other assets
    22,132       38,430       39,493             100,055  
Total
  $ 1,205,161     $ 1,262,207     $ 1,701,630     $ (2,269,156 )   $ 1,899,842  
                                         
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:
                                       
Accounts payable, trade
  $ 38,030     $ 49,167     $ 398     $     $ 87,595  
Due to affiliates
    2,108,927       74,172       226,818       (2,370,369 )     39,548  
Accrued and other current liabilities
    10,361       40,943       10,421       (12,500 )     49,225  
Accrued employee benefits costs — current portion
    13,088             2,821             15,909  
Industrial revenue bonds
    7,815                         7,815  
Total current liabilities
    2,178,221       164,282       240,458       (2,382,869 )     200,092  
Senior notes payable
                249,011             249,011  
Accrued pension benefits costs — less current portion
    16,238             22,280             38,518  
Accrued postretirement benefits costs — less current portion
    102,315             4,403             106,718  
Other liabilities/intercompany loan
    62,001       732,979       7,656       (760,974 )     41,662  
Deferred taxes
          86,019                   86,019  
Total noncurrent liabilities
    180,554       818,998       283,350       (760,974 )     521,928  
Shareholders’ equity:
                                       
Preferred stock
                1             1  
Common stock
    60       12       932       (72 )     932  
Additional paid-in capital
    297,300       144,383       2,506,435       (441,683 )     2,506,435  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (85,349 )     (1,297 )     (78,234 )     86,646       (78,234 )
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
    (1,365,625 )     135,829       (1,251,312 )     1,229,796       (1,251,312 )
Total shareholders’ equity
    (1,153,614 )     278,927       1,177,822       874,687       1,177,822  
Total
  $ 1,205,161     $ 1,262,207     $ 1,701,630     $ (2,269,156 )   $ 1,899,842  


 
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
 
As of December 31, 2010
 
 
   
Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
The Company
   
Reclassifications and Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $     $ 214,923     $ 89,373     $     $ 304,296  
Restricted cash
    3,673                         3,673  
Accounts receivable — net
    31,779       12,124                   43,903  
Due from affiliates
    636,511       7,148       2,537,945       (3,130,598 )     51,006  
Inventories
    97,422       58,486                   155,908  
Prepaid and other current assets
    3,687       39,453       2,152       (27,000 )     18,292  
Total current assets
    773,072       332,134       2,629,470       (3,157,598 )     577,078  
Investment in subsidiaries
    33,186             (934,307 )     901,121        
Property, plant and equipment — net
    364,760       890,924       1,451       (165 )     1,256,970  
Due from affiliates — less current portion
          6,054                   6,054  
Other assets
    22,197       36,735       24,022             82,954  
Total
  $ 1,193,215     $ 1,265,847     $ 1,720,636     $ (2,256,642 )   $ 1,923,056  
                                         
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:
                                       
Accounts payable, trade
  $ 43,072     $ 44,629     $ 303     $     $ 88,004  
Due to affiliates
    2,094,293       70,580       222,245       (2,341,737 )     45,381  
Accrued and other current liabilities
    9,187       44,932       14,376       (27,000 )     41,495  
Accrued employee benefits costs — current portion
    23,592             3,090             26,682  
Convertible senior notes
                45,483             45,483  
Industrial revenue bonds
    7,815                         7,815  
Total current liabilities
    2,177,959       160,141       285,497       (2,368,737 )     254,860  
Senior notes payable
                248,530             248,530  
Accrued pension benefits costs — less current portion
    14,096             23,699             37,795  
Accrued postretirement benefits costs — less current portion
    99,469             4,275             103,744  
Other liabilities/intercompany loan
    61,488       756,208       4,119       (784,203 )     37,612  
Deferred taxes — less current portion
          90,822             (4,823 )     85,999  
Total noncurrent liabilities
    175,053       847,030       280,623       (789,026 )     513,680  
Shareholders’ equity:
                                       
Preferred stock
                1             1  
Common stock
    60       12       928       (72 )     928  
Additional paid-in capital
    297,300       144,383       2,503,907       (441,683 )     2,503,907  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (60,220 )     (1,220 )     (49,976 )     61,440       (49,976 )
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
    (1,396,937 )     115,501       (1,300,344 )     1,281,436       (1,300,344 )
Total shareholders’ equity
    (1,159,797 )     258,676       1,154,516       901,121       1,154,516  
Total
  $ 1,193,215     $ 1,265,847     $ 1,720,636     $ (2,256,642 )   $ 1,923,056  


 
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2011
 
   
Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
The Company
   
Reclassifications and Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Net sales:
                             
Third-party customers
  $ 143,052     $ 64,039     $     $     $ 207,091  
Related parties
    83,751       75,435                   159,186  
      226,803       139,474                   366,277  
Cost of goods sold
    212,685       104,078                   316,763  
Gross profit
    14,118       35,396                   49,514  
Other operating income - net
    (5,205 )                       (5,205 )
Selling, general and admin expenses
    16,614       1,943                   18,557  
Operating income
    2,709       33,453                   36,162  
Interest expense – third party
    (6,386 )                       (6,386 )
Interest expense – affiliates
    17,442       (17,442 )                  
Interest income – third party
    13       52                   65  
Interest income – affiliates
          70                   70  
Net loss on forward contracts
    (1,617 )                       (1,617 )
Other expense - net
    (900 )     (232 )                 (1,132 )
Income before taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries and joint ventures
    11,261       15,901                   27,162  
Income tax benefit (expense)
    1,769       (5,405 )                 (3,636 )
Income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries and joint ventures
    13,030       10,496                   23,526  
Equity earnings of subsidiaries and joint ventures
    1,406       460       23,986       (25,392 )     460  
Net income (loss)
  $ 14,436     $ 10,956     $ 23,986     $ (25,392 )   $ 23,986  


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
The Company
   
Reclassifications and Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Net sales:
                             
Third-party customers
  $ 109,433     $ 73,612     $     $     $ 183,045  
Related parties
    65,438       39,370                   104,808  
      174,871       112,982                   287,853  
Cost of goods sold
    183,249       83,088                   266,337  
Gross profit (loss)
    (8,378 )     29,894                   21,516  
Other operating expenses
    4,644                         4,644  
Selling, general and admin expenses
    9,772       1,192                   10,964  
Operating income (loss)
    (22,794 )     28,702                   5,908  
Interest expense – third party
    (6,357 )                       (6,357 )
Interest expense – affiliates
    16,408       (16,408 )                  
Interest income
    37       65                   102  
Interest income – affiliates
          111                   111  
Net gain on forward contracts
    9,294                         9,294  
Other income - net
    14       216                   230  
Income (loss) before taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries and joint ventures
    (3,398 )     12,686                   9,288  
Income tax expense
    261       (4,880 )                 (4,619 )
Income (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries and joint ventures
    (3,137 )     7,806                     4,669  
Equity earnings of subsidiaries and joint ventures
    1,061       477       5,146       (6,207 )     477  
Net income (loss)
  $ (2,076 )   $ 8,283     $ 5,146     $ (6,207 )   $ 5,146  


 
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CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
(UNAUDITED)



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2011
 
   
Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
The Company
   
Reclassifications and Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Net sales:
                             
Third-party customers
  $ 273,539     $ 121,864     $     $     $ 395,403  
Related parties
    151,063       146,148                   297,211  
      424,602       268,012                   692,614  
Cost of goods sold
    399,705       201,079                   600,784  
Gross profit
    24,897       66,933                   91,830  
Other operating income - net
    (11,089 )                       (11,089 )
Selling, general and admin expenses
    25,714       3,452                   29,166  
Operating income
    10,272       63,481                   73,753  
Interest expense – third party
    (13,163 )                       (13,163 )
Interest expense – affiliates
    34,672       (34,672 )                  
Interest income – third party
    43       177                   220  
Interest income – affiliates
          183                   183  
Net loss on forward contracts
    (6,426 )                       (6,426 )
Other expense - net
    (284 )     (171 )                 (455 )
Income before taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries and joint ventures
    25,114       28,998                   54,112  
Income tax benefit (expense)
    3,590       (10,349 )                 (6,759 )
Income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries and joint ventures
    28,704       18,649                   47,353  
Equity earnings of subsidiaries and joint ventures
    2,608       1,679       49,032       (51,640 )     1,679  
Net income (loss)
  $ 31,312     $ 20,328     $ 49,032     $ (51,640 )   $ 49,032  


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
The Company
   
Reclassifications and Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Net sales:
                             
Third-party customers
  $ 227,511     $ 148,466     $     $     $ 375,977  
Related parties
    122,419       74,846                   197,265  
      349,930       223,312                   573,242  
Cost of goods sold
    351,698       166,052                   517,750  
Gross profit (loss)
    (1,768 )     57,260                   55,492  
Other operating expenses – net
    9,109                         9,109  
Selling, general and admin expenses
    21,060       2,155                   23,215  
Operating income (loss)
    (31,937 )     55,105                   23,168  
Interest expense – third party
    (12,755 )                       (12,755 )
Interest expense – affiliates
    32,362       (32,362 )                  
Interest income – third party
    59       144                   203  
Interest income – affiliates
          220                   220  
Net gain on forward contracts
    7,322                         7,322  
Other income - net
    291       347                   638  
Income (loss) before taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries and joint ventures
    (4,658 )     23,454                   18,796  
Income tax benefit (expense)
    236       (9,136 )                 (8,900 )
Income (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries and joint ventures
    (4,422 )     14,318                   9,896  
Equity earnings of subsidiaries and joint ventures
    2,040       1,582       11,478       (13,518 )     1,582  
Net income (loss)
  $ (2,382 )   $ 15,900     $ 11,478     $ (13,518 )   $ 11,478  


 
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CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
(UNAUDITED)



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2011
 
   
Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
The Company
   
Consolidated
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
  $ (20,260 )   $ 4,125     $     $ (16,135 )
Investing activities:
                               
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (2,860 )     (4,164 )     (329 )     (7,353 )
Nordural expansion
          (7,968 )           (7,968 )
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
          56             56  
Payments received on advances to joint ventures
                3,056       3,056  
Restricted and other cash deposits
    3,673                   3,673  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    813       (12,076 )     2,727       (8,536 )
Financing activities:
                               
Repayment of debt
                (47,067 )     (47,067 )
Repayment of contingent obligation
    (189 )                 (189 )
Intercompany transactions
    20,209       (13,314 )     (6,895 )      
Issuance of common stock – net
                32       32  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    20,020       (13,314 )     (53,930 )     (47,224 )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    573       (21,265 )     (51,203 )     (71,895 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period
          214,923       89,373       304,296  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period
  $ 573     $ 193,658     $ 38,170     $ 232,401  
 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
The Company
   
Consolidated
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 54,042     $ 18,090     $     $ 72,132  
Investing activities:
                               
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (1,262 )     (1,743 )     (7 )     (3,012 )
Nordural expansion
          (10,113 )           (10,113 )
Investments in and advances to joint ventures
                (17 )     (17 )
Restricted and other cash deposits
    (983 )                 (983 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,245 )     (11,856 )     (24 )     (14,125 )
Financing activities:
                               
Intercompany transactions
    (51,797 )     56,466       (4,669 )      
Issuance of common stock – net
                23       23  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (51,797 )     56,466       (4,646 )     23  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
          62,700       (4,670 )     58,030  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period
          109,798       88,436       198,234  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period
  $     $ 172,498     $ 83,766     $ 256,264  


 
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CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
(UNAUDITED)


 

17.
Subsequent events

We have evaluated all subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued.  

Century names new Vice President – North America Operations

On August 4, 2011, we announced that John Hoerner has been named Vice President - North America Operations, effective September 1, 2011.   Mr. Hoerner comes to Century from RUSAL, where he most recently served as Managing Director of Kubikenborg Aluminium in Sundsvall, Sweden (Kubal) as well as General Director of Finished Production for the Western Division of RUSAL.
 

 

 
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This quarterly report includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We may make forward-looking statements in our SEC filings, press releases, news articles, earnings presentations and when we are speaking on behalf of the Company. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not strictly relate to historical or current facts. Often, they include the words “believe,” “expect,” “target,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “estimate,” “potential,” “project,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “might,” or “may.” Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Item 1A of Part I of our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K and those discussed in other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements in this quarterly report, for example, include statements about the following subjects, among other things:

·
Our business objectives, strategies and initiatives, the growth of our business and our competitive position and prospects;
·
Our assessment of significant economic, financial, political and other factors and developments that may affect our results, including currency risks;
·
Our assessment of the aluminum market, aluminum prices, aluminum financing, inventories and warehousing arrangements and other similar matters;
·
Aluminum prices and their effect on our financial position and results of operations;
·
Future construction investment and development of our facility in Helguvik, Iceland, including future capital expenditures, the costs of completion or cancellation, production capacity and the sources of funding for the facility;
·
Our hedging and other strategies to mitigate risk and their potential effects;
·
Estimates relating to the costs and time necessary to restore our facility in Hawesville, KY to full stable operations following the restart of its previously curtailed potline;
·
Our curtailed operations, including the potential restart of curtailed operations, and potential curtailment of other domestic assets;
·
Our procurement of electricity, alumina and other raw materials and our assessment of pricing and other terms relating thereto;
·
Estimates of our pension and other postemployment liabilities and future payments, deferred income tax assets and property plant and equipment impairment, environmental liabilities and other contingent liabilities and contractual commitments;
·
Changes in, or the elimination of, the retiree medical benefit plans and programs of certain of our subsidiaries and their effect on our financial position and results of operation;
·
Critical accounting policies and estimates, the impact or anticipated impact of recent accounting pronouncements or change in accounting principle and future recognition of impairments for the fair value of assets;
·
Our anticipated tax liabilities, benefits or refunds;
·
Negotiations with our unionized workforce, including potential renegotiation of wage terms with the Grundartangi labor unions;
·
Our assessment of the ultimate outcome of outstanding litigation and environmental matters and liabilities relating thereto;
·
Compliance with laws and regulations;
·
The costs and effects and our evaluation of and strategies with respect to legal and regulatory actions, investigations and similar matters;


 
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·
Our capital resources, projected financing sources and projected uses of capital;
·
The effect of future laws and regulations; and
·
Our debt levels and intentions to incur or repay debt in the future.

 
Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Recent Developments

Century names new Vice President – North America Operations

On August 4, 2011, we announced that John Hoerner has been named Vice President - North America Operations, effective September 1, 2011.   Mr. Hoerner comes to Century from RUSAL, where he most recently served as Managing Director of Kubikenborg Aluminium in Sundsvall, Sweden (Kubal) as well as General Director of Finished Production for the Western Division of RUSAL.

U.S. primary aluminum production below expectations
 
U.S. primary aluminum production for the quarter was below expectations, driven by Hawesville's slower than anticipated return to full stable operations following the restart of its curtailed potline earlier this year.  We estimate that we incurred approximately $12 million of unabsorbed costs and restart expenditures during the second quarter related to these production inefficiencies at Hawesville.  We currently expect that Hawesville will return to full stable operations by the end of 2011.

Change in Board of Directors composition triggers change in control provisions
 
In June 2011, the election of three directors designated for nomination to our Board of Directors by Glencore triggered a “change of control” under the terms of certain of our incentive compensation plans, benefit plans, severance plans and agreements and employment agreements.  As a result, certain outstanding incentive awards immediately vested and we recognized an additional $5.2 million of compensation expense for the accelerated vesting of these awards.

Departure of Chief Operations Officer
 
On May 11, 2011, Wayne Hale, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer resigned from Century to pursue other opportunities.  Mr. Hale has agreed to remain a consultant to Century through the end of the year to ensure an uninterrupted transition period.  In the near term, Mr. Hale’s responsibilities will be absorbed by the other members of the senior management team.

1.75% Notes redemption
 
On May 19, 2011, we redeemed all of the issued and outstanding 1.75% Notes in accordance with their terms.  The 1.75% Notes were redeemed at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.  The redemption of the 1.75% Notes was funded with available cash on hand.

Stockholder class actions dismissed and appealed
 
On April 27, 2010, the purported stockholder class actions pending against us consolidated as Century Aluminum Company Securities Litigation, were dismissed without prejudice.  On May 28, 2010 and June 24, 2010 plaintiffs submitted amended complaints and on July 9, 2010, we moved to dismiss the amended complaints.  On March 3, 2011, the court granted our motion, dismissed the actions with prejudice and entered judgment in our favor.  On March 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal from the order and judgment entered by the court on March 3, 2011.

 
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Pension and benefit plan contributions
 
Through June 30, 2011, we have made contributions of approximately $14.4 million to the qualified defined benefit plans we sponsor.  In addition, the election of three directors designated for nomination to our Board of Directors by Glencore triggered a “change of control” under the terms of the non-qualified SERB.  As a result of the change in control, we were required to contribute approximately $16.7 million to a Rabbi trust to fully fund the non-qualified SERB benefit obligation.  Based on current actuarial and other assumptions, we expect to make additional contributions to the qualified defined benefit plans of approximately $3.4 million during 2011 for a total of $34.5 million in qualified defined benefit plan and non-qualified SERB contributions during the year.  We may choose to make additional contributions to these plans from time to time in our discretion.
 
Results of Operations
 
The following discussion reflects our historical results of operations.
 
Century’s financial highlights include:
   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Net sales:
                       
Third-party customers
  $ 207,091     $ 183,045     $ 395,403     $ 375,977  
Related party customers
    159,186       104,808       297,211       197,265  
Total
  $ 366,277     $ 287,853     $ 692,614     $ 573,242  
                                 
Gross profit
  $ 49,514     $ 21,516     $ 91,830     $ 55,492  
                                 
Net income
  $ 23,986     $ 5,146     $ 49,032     $ 11,478  
                                 
Income per common share:
                               
Basic and Diluted
  $ 0.24     $ 0.05     $ 0.48     $ 0.11  

   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Shipments – primary aluminum (metric tons):
                       
Direct
    84,509       76,521       164,988       153,174  
Toll
    66,974       68,058       130,673       136,082  
Total
    151,483       144,579       295,661       289,256  


Net sales (in millions)
 
2011
   
2010
   
$ Difference
   
% Difference
 
Three months ended June 30,
  $ 366.3     $ 287.9     $ 78.4       27.2 %
Six months ended June 30,
  $ 692.6     $ 573.2     $ 119.4       20.8 %
 
Higher price realizations for our primary aluminum shipments in the three months ended June 30, 2011 were due to higher LME prices for primary aluminum and an increase in Midwest premiums, which resulted in a $60.3 million sales increase.  Higher shipment volumes had an $18.1 million positive impact on net sales.  Direct shipments increased 7,988 metric tons in the three months ended June 30, 2011, due to the restart of a potline at the Hawesville facility and a shift from toll to direct sales at the Grundartangi smelter.  Toll shipments declined 1,084 metric tons relative to the same period last year.

 
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Higher price realizations for our primary aluminum shipments in the six months ended June 30, 2011 were due to higher LME prices for primary aluminum and an increase in Midwest premiums, which resulted in a $98.3 million sales increase.  Higher shipment volumes had a $21.1 million positive impact on net sales.  Direct shipments increased 11,814 metric tons in the six months ended June 30, 2011, due to the restart of a potline at the Hawesville facility and a shift from toll to direct sales at the Grundartangi smelter.  Toll shipments declined 5,409 metric tons relative to the same period last year.

Gross profit (in millions)
 
2011
   
2010
   
$ Difference
   
% Difference
 
Three months ended June 30,
  $ 49.5     $ 21.5     $ 28.0       130.2 %
Six months ended June 30,
  $ 91.8     $ 55.5     $ 36.3       65.4 %
 
During the three months ended June 30, 2011, higher price realizations, net of LME-based alumina cost and LME-based power cost, increased gross profit by $48.7 million with volume and mix contributing an additional $1.6 million increase to gross profit.  In addition, we experienced $29.2 million in net cost increases, relative to the same period in 2010, comprised of: increased power and natural gas costs at our U.S. smelters, $4.7 million; increased costs for materials, supplies and maintenance, $21.3 million; other cost increases, $3.8 million; offset by reduced depreciation, $0.6 million.
 
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2011, higher price realizations, net of LME-based alumina cost and LME-based power cost, increased gross profit by $72.0 million with volume and mix negatively impacting gross profit by $0.3 million.  In addition, we experienced $42.3 million in net cost increases, relative to the same period in 2010, comprised of: increased power and natural gas costs at our U.S. smelters, $6.7 million; increased costs for materials, supplies and maintenance, $36.0 million; offset by reduced depreciation, $0.4 million.
 
Our operating costs in 2011 were negatively impacted by the costs to restart a potline at the Hawesville facility, inefficiencies and instabilities experienced during the restart and resultant under-absorption of costs.  Their impact is included in the amounts reported above.
 
Declines in LME prices at the end of the second quarter of 2010, as compared to the prior period-ending price levels, resulted in a decline in the market value of our inventory relative to its cost basis, resulting in charges to cost of goods sold for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 of $7.0 million and $6.9 million, respectively.  During the three months ended June 30, 2011, our cost of goods sold was charged $0.1 million to record inventory on a lower of cost or market basis.  This represents a period to period positive swing in gross profit of approximately $6.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.
 

Other operating income (expenses) - net (in millions)
 
2011
   
2010
   
$ Difference
   
% Difference
 
Three months ended June 30,
  $ 5.2     $ (4.6 )   $ 9.8       213.0 %
Six months ended June 30,
  $ 11.1     $ (9.1 )   $ 20.2       222.0 %

Other operating income (expenses) were primarily related to on-going site costs at the Ravenswood facility.  In addition, net benefits of $8.9 million and $18.3 million were recorded at Ravenswood in the second quarter and first half of 2011, respectively, which represent the amortization of prior service credits and actuarial losses resulting from the elimination of medical benefits for retirees of the Ravenswood facility.

 
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Selling, general and administrative expenses (in millions)
 
2011
   
2010
   
$ Difference
   
% Difference
 
Three months ended June 30,
  $ 18.6     $ 11.0     $ 7.6       69.1 %
Six months ended June 30,
  $ 29.2     $ 23.2     $ 6.0       25.9 %
 
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, we recorded charges of $7.7 million related to the contractual impact of the recent changes in the Company’s Board of Directors and executive management team.

Net gain (loss) on forward contracts (in millions)
 
2011
   
2010
   
$ Difference
   
% Difference
 
Three months ended June 30,
  $ (1.6 )   $ 9.3     $ (10.9 )     117.2 %
Six months ended June 30,
  $ (6.4 )   $ 7.3     $ (13.7 )     187.7 %
 
The net loss on forward contracts for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 related primarily to marking-to-market options that were put in place to provide partial downside price protection for our domestic facilities.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, decreased LME prices for primary aluminum have caused the fair value of the options to increase with a resulting credit to net gains on forward contracts.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, the unexpired contracts declined in value, due to increased LME prices for primary aluminum and reduced time to expiry, resulting in charges to net loss on forward contracts.
 
Income tax expense (in millions)
 
2011
   
2010
   
$ Difference
   
% Difference
 
Three months ended June 30,
  $ 3.6     $ 4.6     $ (1.0 )     21.7 %
Six months ended June 30,
  $ 6.8     $ 8.9     $ (2.1 )     23.6 %
 
Our 2011 and 2010 tax expense was due to our earnings in Iceland.  In addition, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, we had a partial offset to income tax expense due to a discrete tax benefit arising from the elimination of medical benefits for retirees of the Ravenswood facility.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Our principal sources of liquidity are available cash, cash flow from operations and available borrowings under our revolving credit facility.  We have also raised capital in the past through public offerings of our common stock and the public debt markets.  We continuously explore various financing alternatives. Our principal uses of cash are the funding of operating costs (including post-employment benefits), maintenance of curtailed production facilities, payments of principal and interest on our outstanding debt, the funding of capital expenditures, investments in our growth activities and in related businesses, working capital and other general corporate requirements.
 
Our consolidated cash and cash equivalents balance at June 30, 2011 was approximately $232 million compared to $304 million at December 31, 2010.  Century's revolving credit facility matures in July 2014.  As of June 30, 2011, our credit facility had no loan amounts outstanding and approximately $59 million of net availability.  We have approximately $41 million of letters of credit outstanding under our credit facility, which allowed us to eliminate our restricted cash deposits.  Future curtailments of domestic production capacity would reduce domestic accounts receivable and inventory, which comprise the borrowing base of our credit facility, and would result in a corresponding reduction in availability under the credit facility.
 
Domestic primary aluminum production for the second quarter of 2011 was below expectations, driven by Hawesville's slower than anticipated return to full stable operations following the restart of its curtailed potline earlier this year.  We expect that our cash flow from operations will continue to be negatively impacted by these inefficiencies through the fourth quarter of 2011.

 
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In May 2011, we used $47.3 million of available cash on hand to redeem all of our outstanding 1.75% Notes at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to May 19, 2011.
 
In the first half of 2011, we made contributions to the qualified defined benefit plans we sponsor of approximately $14.4 million.  In addition, the election of three directors designated for nomination to our Board of Directors by Glencore triggered a “change of control” under the terms of the non-qualified SERB.  As a result of the change in control, we were required to make a $16.7 million contribution to a Rabbi trust to fully fund the non-qualified SERB benefit obligation.  Based on current actuarial and other assumptions, we expect to make additional contributions to our qualified defined benefit plans of approximately $3.4 million in the third quarter of 2011 for a total of $34.5 million in qualified defined benefit plan and non-qualified SERB contributions during the year.  In addition, we provided $2.1 million in funding for defined benefit plans at the Mt. Holly facility.  We may choose to make additional contributions to these plans from time to time at our discretion.
 
In May 2011, we made an installment payment for principal and interest payment for the E.ON contingent obligation of approximately $0.6 million.  Based on the LME forward market at June 30, 2011 and management’s estimates, we do not expect to make any principal or interest payments for the E.ON contingent obligation over the next 12 months.  These payments are contingent based on the LME forward market and the level of Hawesville’s operations.
 
In November 2010, CAWV announced amendments to its postretirement medical benefit plan effective January 1, 2011.  Effective January 1, 2011, CAWV no longer provides retiree medical benefits to active salaried CAWV personnel or any other personnel who retired prior to November 1, 2010.  CAWV has made no commitments as to the future status of retiree medical benefits for hourly personnel who are currently covered by an active medical program.  We expect these plan amendments will significantly reduce our future cash payments for postretirement medical benefits.
 
In addition, with the ratification of the Hawesville labor agreement in December 2010, changes were made to the retiree medical benefits program for employees who retire during the term of the labor agreement. Such retirees have been divided into sub-groups based on attributes such as Medicare eligibility, hire date, age and years of service.  Levels of benefits are defined for the sub-groups and range from no substantive change from the benefits provided under the previous labor agreement to replacement of the defined retiree medical benefit program with individual health reimbursement accounts for each eligible participant.  The health reimbursement accounts will be funded by CAKY based at established rates per hour worked by each eligible participant.  We expect these changes to the Hawesville labor agreement will significantly reduce our future cash payments for postretirement medical benefits.
 
In June 2011, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (the “PBGC”) informed us that it believed that a “cessation of operations” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) had occurred at our Ravenswood facility as a result of the curtailment of operations at the facility and requested that we engage in discussions with the PBGC relating thereto.  We have notified the PBGC that we do not believe that a “cessation of operations” has occurred and have entered into ongoing discussions with the PBGC to resolve the matter.  If a “cessation of operations” is ultimately determined to have occurred under ERISA, it may be necessary for Century Aluminum of West Virginia to accelerate the timing of additional contributions to certain of its defined pension plans or post other collateral with the PBGC or negotiate an alternative agreement.  
 
We expect to receive a $26.9 million withholding tax refund in Iceland in the fourth quarter of 2011 for taxes paid for intercompany dividend payments in February 2011.  We expect to pay $12.5 million in withholding tax in Iceland in the third quarter of 2011 and receive a withholding tax refund in the fourth quarter of 2012 related to intercompany dividend payments.  We do not expect to receive any material domestic tax refunds in the near future.  
 

 
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Capital Resources
 
We intend to finance our future recurring capital expenditures from available cash and our cash flow from operations.  For major investment projects, such as the Helguvik project, we would seek financing from various capital and loan markets and may potentially pursue the formation of strategic alliances.  We may be unable to issue additional debt or equity securities, or to issue these securities on attractive terms, due to a number of factors including a lack of demand, unfavorable pricing, poor economic conditions, unfavorable interest rates, or our financial condition or credit rating at the time.  Future uncertainty in the U.S. and international markets and economies may adversely affect our liquidity, our ability to access the capital markets and our financial condition.
 
Capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were $15.3 million, $8.0 million of which was related to the Helguvik project, with the balance principally related to upgrading production equipment, improving facilities and complying with environmental requirements.  We believe capital spending in 2011, excluding the activity on the Helguvik project, will be approximately $20 to $25 million compared to $12.3 million in 2010.
 
We have made and continue to make capital expenditures for the construction and development of our Helguvik project.  We have substantial future contractual commitments for the Helguvik project.  If we were to cancel the Helguvik project, we would expect to incur an additional $20 million in contract cancellation costs.  We are working to complete the activities required for a full restart of construction activity at Helguvik, including resolving disputes with the power suppliers contracted to supply power to the project and the confirmation that they will be in a firm position to deliver the power per an agreed schedule.We expect that the portion of capital expenditures for this project that we will fund from our existing cash and operating cash flow will be approximately $1 to $2 million per month during 2011 until the restart of major construction activities.  
 
Historical
 
Our statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 are summarized below:

   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
  $ (16,135 )   $ 72,132  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (8,536 )     (14,125 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (47,224 )     23  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  $ (71,895 )   $ 58,030  
 
Net cash from operating activities in the first six months of 2011 was $(16.1) million compared to $72.1 million in the first six months of 2010.  The decrease in cash from operations in 2011 was due withholding tax payments and pension and benefit contributions, an increase in working capital associated with the restart of Hawesville and the reduction of the benefits received for the E.ON contractual receivable in 2011 (the E.ON contractual receivable expired in 2010).  These reductions in cash flow from operating activities were partially offset by higher operating income due to higher LME prices and U.S. Midwest premiums in 2011 compared to 2010.

 
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Our net cash used in investing activities for the first six months of 2011 was $8.5 million compared to $14.1 million in the first six months of 2010.  The decrease in cash used was due to reduced restricted cash requirements and a payment received on advances to joint ventures partially offsetting the investments in capital expenditures to maintain and improve plant operations and spending on the Helguvik project.
 
Our net cash used in financing activities for the first six months of 2011 was $47.2 million.  The use was due to the redemption of the 1.75% Notes in May 2011 of $47.1 million and repayment of principal for the E.ON contingent obligation of $0.2 million.
 
Other Commitments and Contingencies
 
We are a defendant in several actions relating to various aspects of our business. While it is impossible to predict the ultimate disposition of any litigation, we do not believe that any of these lawsuits, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. See Note 9 Commitments and Contingencies to the consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information.
 
E.ON contingent obligation
 
We have a contingent obligation to E.ON for the aggregate E.ON payments under the Big Rivers Agreement in excess of the agreed upon base amount of $81.5 million.  The aggregate excess payments plus accrued interest totaled $13.3 million at June 30, 2011.  Interest accrues on this obligation at 10.94% per annum from January 1, 2011.  See Note 8 Debt in our consolidated financial statements for additional information about the E.ON contingent obligation.

 
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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
Commodity price risk
 
We are exposed to price risk for primary aluminum.  We manage our exposure to fluctuations in the price of primary aluminum through financial instruments designed to protect our downside price risk exposure for our domestic production.  In addition, we manage our exposure to fluctuations in our costs by purchasing certain of our alumina and power requirements under supply contracts with prices tied to the same indices as our aluminum sales contracts (the LME price of primary aluminum). Our risk management activities do not include any trading or speculative transactions.
 
Apart from the Glencore Metal Agreement, the Glencore Sweep Agreement, Glencore Nordural Metal Agreement and the Southwire Metal Agreement, we had forward delivery contracts to sell 31,494 metric tons of primary aluminum at June 30, 2011.  Of these forward delivery contracts, we had fixed price commitments to sell 777 metric tons of primary aluminum at June 30, 2011.  We had no fixed price commitments to sell primary aluminum to Glencore at June 30, 2011.
 
We had no outstanding primary aluminum forward financial sales contracts at June 30, 2011.  We had no fixed price forward financial contracts to purchase aluminum at June 30, 2011.
 
Primary aluminum put option contracts
 
We entered into primary aluminum put option contracts that settle monthly through June 2012 based on LME prices.  The volume of put option contracts is summarized below.  These options were purchased to partially mitigate primary aluminum price risk.

Primary Aluminum option contracts outstanding as of June 30, 2011 (in metric tons):
 
   
Glencore
   
Other counterparties
 
Put option contracts, settle monthly in 2011
    22,500       31,500  
Put option contracts, settle monthly in 2012
    18,000       15,000  
 

Natural gas forward financial contracts
 
To mitigate the volatility of our natural gas cost due to the natural gas markets, we have entered into fixed-price forward financial contracts which settle in cash in the period corresponding to the intended usage of natural gas.  These forward contracts were designated as cash flow hedges.
 
We had the following outstanding forward financial contracts to hedge forecasted transactions:

   
June 30, 2011
 
Natural gas forward financial contracts (in MMBTU)
    210,000  
 
On a hypothetical basis, a $1.00 per million British Thermal Units (“MMBTU”) decrease in the market price of natural gas is estimated to have an unfavorable impact of $0.2 million on accumulated other comprehensive loss for the period ended June 30, 2011 as a result of the natural gas forward financial contracts outstanding at June 30, 2011.

 
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Foreign currency
 
We are exposed to foreign currency risk due to fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar as compared to the Icelandic krona (“ISK”), euro and the Chinese yuan.  Grundartangi’s labor costs, part of the maintenance costs and other local services are denominated in ISK and a portion of its anode costs are denominated in euros.  As a result, an increase or decrease in the value of those currencies relative to the U.S. dollar would affect Grundartangi’s operating margins.  In addition, we expect to incur capital expenditures for the construction of the Helguvik project, although we continue to evaluate the Helguvik project’s cost, scope and schedule.  A significant portion of the capital expenditures for the Helguvik project are forecasted to be denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar with a significant portion in ISK and euros.
 
We may manage our exposure by entering into foreign currency forward contracts or option contracts for forecasted transactions and projected cash flows for foreign currencies in future periods.  As of June 30, 2011, we had no foreign currency forward contracts outstanding.
 
Natural Economic Hedges
 
This quantification of our exposure to the commodity price of aluminum is necessarily limited, as it does not take into consideration our inventory or forward delivery contracts, or the offsetting impact on the sales price of primary aluminum products.  Our alumina contracts are indexed to the LME price for primary aluminum and provide a natural hedge for approximately 16% of our production.  As of June 30, 2011, approximately 34% of our production for 2011 was hedged by our LME-based alumina contracts and by Grundartangi’s electrical power and tolling contracts.
 
Risk Management
 
Our metals, foreign currency and natural gas risk management activities are subject to the control and direction of senior management within guidelines established by Century’s Board of Directors.  These activities are regularly reported to Century’s Board of Directors.

 
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Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
a.  Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As of June 30, 2011, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures.  Based upon that evaluation, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2011.
 
b.  Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
 
During the three months ended June 30, 2011, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
 
On April 27, 2010, the purported stockholder class actions pending against us consolidated as Century Aluminum Company Securities Litigation, were dismissed without prejudice.  On May 28, 2010 and June 24, 2010 plaintiffs submitted amended complaints and on July 9, 2010, we moved to dismiss the amended complaints.  On March 3, 2011, the court granted our motion, dismissed the actions with prejudice and entered judgment in our favor.  On March 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal from the order and judgment entered by the court on March 3, 2011.  See Note 9 Commitments and Contingencies – Legal Contingencies.
 
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
 
For a discussion of risk factors relating to our business, please refer to Item 1A of Part I of our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
Item 6.  Exhibits

Exhibit Number
Description of Exhibit
Incorporated by Reference
Filed Herewith
Form
File No.
Filing Date
10.1
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2011 by and between Century Aluminum Company and Logan W. Kruger*
     
X
10.2
2nd Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement dated as of June 2, 2011 by and between Century Aluminum Company and Logan W. Kruger*
     
X
10.3
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 3, 2011 by and between Century Aluminum Company and Michael A. Bless*
     
X
10.4
2nd Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement dated as of June 3, 2011 by and between Century Aluminum Company and Michael A. Bless*
     
X
10.5
2nd Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement dated as of June 2, 2011 by and between Century Aluminum Company and William J. Leatherberry*
     
X
10.6
2nd Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement dated as of June 6, 2011 by and between Century Aluminum Company and Steve Schneider*
     
X
10.7
Separation Agreement and General Release, dated May 11, 2011, by and among Century Aluminum Company and Wayne R. Hale*
8-K
001-34474
May 12, 2011
 
10.8
Consultant Agreement, dated May 11, 2011, by and among Century Aluminum Company and Wayne R. Hale*
8-K
001-34474
May 12, 2011
 
10.9
Form of Amendment No. 1 to the Stock Option Agreement – Employee*
     
X


 
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Exhibit Number
Description of Exhibit
Incorporated by Reference
Filed Herewith
Form
File No.
Filing Date
10.10
Amendment No. 1 to the Century Aluminum Company Long-Term Incentive Plan (Adopted Effective January 1, 2008)
     
X
10.11
Amendment No. 1 to the Century Aluminum Company 2009-2011 Long-Term Transformational Incentive Plan (Adopted Effective January 1, 2009)
     
X
10.12
Amendment No. 2 to the Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, among Century Aluminum Company, Berkeley Aluminum, Inc., Century Aluminum of West Virginia, Inc., Century Aluminum of Kentucky General Partnership and NSA General Partnership, as borrowers, and Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as agent and lender
     
X
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
     
X
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
     
X
32.1
Section 1350 Certifications
     
X
           
*
Management contract or compensatory plan.



 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements 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.

       
Century Aluminum Company
         
Date:
August 9, 2011
 
By:
/s/ Logan W. Kruger
       
Logan W. Kruger
       
President and Chief Executive Officer
         
         
Date:
August 9, 2011
 
By:
/s/ Michael A. Bless
       
Michael A. Bless
       
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer


 
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Exhibits

Exhibit Number
Description of Exhibit
Incorporated by Reference
Filed Herewith
Form
File No.
Filing Date
10.1
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2011 by and between Century Aluminum Company and Logan W. Kruger*
     
X
10.2
2nd Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement dated as of June 2, 2011 by and between Century Aluminum Company and Logan W. Kruger*
     
X
10.3
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 3, 2011 by and between Century Aluminum Company and Michael A. Bless*
     
X
10.4
2nd Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement dated as of June 3, 2011 by and between Century Aluminum Company and Michael A. Bless*
     
X
10.5
2nd Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement dated as of June 2, 2011 by and between Century Aluminum Company and William J. Leatherberry*
     
X
10.6
2nd Amended and Restated Severance Protection Agreement dated as of June 6, 2011 by and between Century Aluminum Company and Steve Schneider*
     
X
10.7
Separation Agreement and General Release, dated May 11, 2011, by and among Century Aluminum Company and Wayne R. Hale*
8-K
001-34474
May 12, 2011
 
10.8
Consultant Agreement, dated May 11, 2011, by and among Century Aluminum Company and Wayne R. Hale*
8-K
001-34474
May 12, 2011
 
10.9
Form of Amendment No. 1 to the Stock Option Agreement – Employee*
     
X
10.10
Amendment No. 1 to the Century Aluminum Company Long-Term Incentive Plan (Adopted Effective January 1, 2008)
     
X
10.11
Amendment No. 1 to the Century Aluminum Company 2009-2011 Long-Term Transformational Incentive Plan (Adopted Effective January 1, 2009)
     
X
10.12
Amendment No. 2 to the Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2011, among Century Aluminum Company, Berkeley Aluminum, Inc., Century Aluminum of West Virginia, Inc., Century Aluminum of Kentucky General Partnership and NSA General Partnership, as borrowers, and Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as agent and lender
     
X


 
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Exhibit Number
Description of Exhibit
Incorporated by Reference
Filed Herewith
Form
File No.
Filing Date
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
     
X
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
     
X
32.1
Section 1350 Certifications
     
X
           
*
Management contract or compensatory plan.