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THE GOODYEAR T IRE & RUBBE R CO MPA NY

Goodyear is one of the world’s leading tire companies, with one of the most recognizable brand names. It develops, 
manufactures, markets and distributes tires for most applications and manufactures and markets rubber-related chemicals 
for various uses. The company also has established itself as a leader in providing services, tools, analytics and products for
evolving modes of transportation, including electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles and fleets of shared and connected 
consumer vehicles. Goodyear was the first major tire manufacturer to offer direct-to-consumer tire sales on-line and offers 
a proprietary service and maintenance platform for fleets of shared passenger vehicles. Within its global retail presence,
Goodyear operates approximately 1,000 company-owned outlets around the world where it offers its products for sale to 
consumer and commercial customers and provides repair and other services. It is one of the world’s largest operators of 
commercial truck service and tire retreading centers and offers a leading service and maintenance platform for commercial
fleets. Goodyear is annually recognized as a top place to work and is guided by its corporate responsibility framework,
Goodyear Better Future, which articulates the company’s commitment to sustainability. The company manufactures its 
products in 46 facilities in 21 countries and has operations in most regions of the world. Its two Innovation Centers in 
Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology
and performance standard for the industry.

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
200 Innovation Way 

Akron, Ohio 44316-0001

www.goodyear.com

ON THE COVER
Top: In 2020, Goodyear became the first tire manufacturer to install a dynamic driving simulator. This system replicates real-world driving
conditions, allowing tires to be tested in a virtual environment before they are built, improving the speed and efficiency of the product 
development process. 
Lower left: The award-winning Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 helped the company earn All-Season “Manufacturer of Year” honors from
Germany’s leading automotive magazine. 
Lower right: Among the components used in many Goodyear tires is rice husk ash silica, shown here in its stages of processing. The husks
are stripped from rice (far left), burned to ash and converted to a silica substitute (far right). Rice husk ash silica is a bio-based replacement
that can deliver performance like traditional silica yet is more environmentally friendly and helps reduce waste going to landfill.

In 2020, Goodyear returned to the 24 Hours of LeMans,
marking the brand’s first appearance at the world’s most
prestigious endurance race since 2006. The event was a
solid success, as two racing teams outfitted with Goodyear
tires earned spots on the podium in their category. In 
addition, the Goodyear blimp made its first appearance in
Europe in almost a decade and provided aerial coverage 
for more than 30 television networks around the world.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

YEAR ENDED DEC. 31                      YEAR ENDED DEC. 31
(in millions, except per share and associates)                                                                                                                      2020                                 2019

Net Sales                                                                                                                                     $  12,321                    $  14,745
Gross Profit                                                                                                                                  $   1,984                    $   3,143
(311)
Goodyear Net Income (Loss)                                                                                                         $
(1.33)
– Per Diluted Share                                                                                                                     $ 

(1,254)                   $   
(5.35)                   $  

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic                                                                                        234                               233
– Diluted                                                                                      234                               233

Segment Operating Income (Loss)                                                                                                 $   
945
Segment Operating Margin                                                                                                                   (0.1%)                            6.4%
Gross Margin                                                                                                                                      16.1%                           21.3%
Return on Sales                                                                                                                                 (10.2%)                           (2.1%)
770
Capital Expenditures                                                                                                                     $  
647                    $  
Research and Development Expenditures                                                                                      $       390                    $   
430
Tire Units Sold                                                                                                                                     126.0                            155.3

(14)                   $  

Total Assets                                                                                                                                 $  16,506                    $  17,185
Total Debt*                                                                                                                                   $   5,990                    $   5,663
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity                                                                                                     $   3,078                    $   4,351
Total Shareholders’ Equity                                                                                                            $   3,259                    $   4,545
Debt to Debt and Equity                                                                                                                      64.8%                           55.5%
37                    $        148
Common Stock Dividends Paid                                                                                                     $   

Number of Associates                                                                                                                        62,000                          63,000
22.17
Price Range of Common Stock: – High                                                                                          $ 
10.74

– Low                                                                                          $   

15.69                    $ 
4.09                    $ 

* Total debt includes Notes payable and overdrafts, Long term debt and finance leases due within one year, and Long term debt and finance leases. 

CONTENTS

To Our Shareholders
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 

Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Information
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Consolidated Financial Statements
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Supplementary Data (Unaudited)
Selected Financial Data
General Information Regarding Our Segments
Performance Graph
Directors and Officers
Facilities
Shareholder Information

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This Annual Report contains a number of forward-looking statements. For more information, please see page 30.

TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS

INTRODUCTION

Throughout our 122-year history, The Goodyear Tire &
Rubber Company has faced daunting challenges. Since we
were founded, we have continued operations through two
World Wars, economic depression and cycles of recession
and cultural change around the globe. In every situation, 
we adjusted to the dynamic conditions and kept moving 
forward. 

In 2020, the global coronavirus pandemic caused a 
disruption unlike anything we’ve experienced in our history.
But, as we have done in every other instance, Goodyear
responded to the conditions, changed how we worked and
remained vital to moving the world forward. I’m pleased to
say that despite the challenges, our business continued 
to make significant progress in critical areas. 

Globally, we enhanced our original equipment pipeline, 
winning fitments representing more than nine million units
of future volume, with many on electric vehicles. We drove
greater efficiencies across our manufacturing footprint and
launched new tire management tools and fuel-efficient
products that allowed us to continue winning with 
commercial fleets. We strengthened our position in the
emerging new mobility ecosystem with new product and
service offerings. And we reinforced and increased our 
commitment to sustainability.

Richard J. Kramer
Goodyear Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President

OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19

The top priority of our response to COVID-19 is the health
and wellbeing of our associates. Like the rest of the world,
we saw the first signs of outbreak in China and responded
by suspending manufacturing at our facility in Pulandian in
February. We followed in early March with a safe and orderly
shutdown of nearly all our global tire manufacturing plants,
something never done before in Goodyear’s history.

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Immediately, we took decisive actions to safeguard our 
business to mitigate the effects of the pandemic. We 
continued to serve customers from our inventory of tires,
minimizing the disruption to our business. Goodyear’s 
network of aligned dealers and distributors was essential to
the worldwide pandemic response, helping keep first
responders – including police, firefighters and emergency
medical providers – commercial fleets and economies 
moving forward. Though our customers faced challenges 
to their own businesses, their response was pivotal to 
sustaining the transportation of critical goods and services. 

It is important to acknowledge that our associates continued
to deliver outstanding performance while in many cases 
balancing shifting responsibilities and increased challenges
in their personal lives. We implemented work-from-home
protocols for office locations, as Goodyear associates found
new ways to work to stay close to consumers, customers
and each other.

By using digital tools and increasing communication, we
stayed attuned to the needs of customers to limit the
chance of service interruption. When stay-at-home 
mandates affected both consumers’ buying options and 
traditional sales and service operations, Goodyear’s retail
and commercial fleet service locations introduced 
“zero-contact” options to assure safety. 

We adjusted our goals to focus on maintaining a leading
position in the market, reducing cost and strengthening
cash flow.  We executed cost savings programs while 
continuing to support our new product development and
increased service offerings. As a result, we increased our
share of market in several important segments, reduced
costs with minimal effect on our operations and exceeded
our expectations on cash flow.

Though the pandemic had immediate and severe effects on
each of our businesses, we did not allow it to derail our
momentum. Among the factors that contributed to our 
performance in the face of unprecedented challenges were
several initiatives already in place that gave Goodyear an
advantage as consumer behavior continued to evolve during
the pandemic. 

For example, in the Americas, our well-established 
e-commerce platform allowed us to serve consumers as 
on-line purchases increased. Also, we expanded the reach
of mobile installation in the U.S., giving us an advantage
while stay-at-home directives were in place. 

By taking advantage of such industry-leading assets and
acting with agility and urgency, Goodyear made it easier for
consumers and customers during such a disruptive year.
Even through the difficult environment, we positioned the
company for strong recovery.

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CONTINUING OUR MOMENTUM

Over the past few years, we have focused on the evolution
of consumer preferences and behavior as a world of new
mobility takes shape. Driven by technology, the changes in
the transportation environment had reached an inflection
point prior to the onset of the global pandemic. Last year,
we believe that COVID-19 didn’t slow the adoption of these
changes; it accelerated their adoption. Likewise, we
increased our commitment to actively shaping new mobility
while investing in our core businesses.   

• Products – The best lineup of tires for both original
equipment and replacement continued to grow, 
particularly for electric vehicles (EVs). New consumer EV
fitments include the Porsche Taycan, the Volkswagen
ID.3 and the GMC Hummer EV. In addition, we are 
supplying original equipment (OE) tires for Lordstown
Motors, a new American manufacturer of an all-electric
light truck. Our portfolio of products continued to earn
third-party recognition in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
For example, a leading German automotive magazine 
honored Goodyear as manufacturer of the year for 
all-season tires for our Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
all-season tire. We also earned the OE fitment on the
Ford Transit in Europe, an important vehicle for the
increasing need for last-mile deliveries. Our product 
and brand strength continued to grow in China, led by 
the success of the Eagle F1 SuperSport. Though the
global aviation business has yet to recover from the 
pandemic, we earned the China Eastern Airlines Boeing
777 business and captured a new customer with 
Hainan Airlines.  

• Services – Our commercial truck service centers 
continued to provide best-in-class products and 
service for fleets. In the Americas, we expanded our 
e-commerce platform in our commercial tire business,
giving fleets of all sizes access to our products, leading
service network and complete tire management solu-
tions. Also, our value proposition helped us win valuable
new customers in 2020, earning the Ryder, Dart, 
Pepsi MidAmerica and Albertson’s Grocery businesses,
among others.

We also made strides in our commercial business in
Europe, Middle East and Africa, where we enhanced 
our Total Mobility Solutions offering with new tools and
services. The pandemic did not derail our efforts to drive
aligned distribution for our consumer business in 
Europe, where we continued to execute our plans with
full-service distributors. We increased our presence in
emerging markets with new aligned distributors.

Also, we are making progress on aligned distribution in
Asia Pacific, especially China, which is allowing us to
better capture the value of our brand.

• Technology – In 2020, Goodyear continued to expand
our technology capabilities, developing more predictive
analytics and digital solution platforms. We made 
important strides with our intelligent tire, which is
equipped with sensors to provide real-time analytics 
for enhancing the safety, performance and handling of
new vehicles, including future autonomous vehicles. In
addition, Goodyear became the first tire manufacturer 
to have its own dynamic driving simulator. The simulator
creates an immersive experience that replicates driving 
a tire at its limits, enabling us to increase the speed of
tire development and strengthen collaboration with 
original equipment manufacturers. 

• Partnerships – As part of Goodyear’s commitment to

helping shape the future of new mobility, we announced
the formation of Goodyear Ventures. This venture capital
fund of $100 million over 10 years is targeted for 
new investments in future mobility solutions. The first
investment launched AndGo, a fully integrated vehicle-
servicing platform for passenger fleets. We also invested
in Envoy Technologies, a provider of shared electric 
vehicles, and we expanded our partnership with Borrow,
a California-based electric-car subscription company. 
On the commercial side, we joined with TuSimple, a
global autonomous trucking technology company, to 
provide tires and tire management solutions.

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• Sustainability – We continued developing new solutions
that not only enhance the performance of our products
but do so with alternative materials and processes that
reduce impact on the environment. Goodyear remains
the only tire manufacturer to feature soybean oil, instead
of petroleum oil, in tread compounds. We have increased
our use of soybean oil in many of our best-selling 
tires and are on our way to an established goal of
replacing all petroleum-derived oils in our tires by 2040.
We’re also using rice husk ash silica to help deliver 
performance equal to or better than traditional sand-
based silica in tires, with less environmental impact 
and waste to landfills. 

REFLECTIONS

Throughout our history, Goodyear has faced almost every
kind of challenge. Each time we’ve been confronted with
something different or unanticipated, we’ve assessed our
situation, made a plan and responded as quickly and 
thoroughly as possible. Such was the case with the 
pandemic in 2020. Though the global social and economic
disruption was unprecedented, we reacted as we always
have. We stayed agile, acted with urgency and never
became complacent. We took care of our customers and
kept moving forward. And when the market started to show
signs of recovery as the year wound down, we grew our
share and outperformed the industry in a variety of 
measures.

What we’ve accomplished, from where we were, is nothing
short of phenomenal. I have never been prouder of our
remarkable associates. While there have been times of 
anxiety and uncertainty, those days are easily outnumbered
by moments of inspiration, ingenuity and grit. 

Over the past year, I’ve talked to our associates about the
“Goodyear spirit,” an attitude of finding solutions when none
seem apparent, of turning challenges into opportunities 
and of staying positive when surrounded by adversity. Our
associates embodied this spirit every day and kept our 
business moving forward. In the course of delivering great
products and services, they did something even more: 
they kept the world moving.

Unfortunately, COVID-19 infection rates continue to be
volatile around the world and the long-term effects are still
unknown. However, our people are the source of confidence
that Goodyear will continue to be a great partner, supplier
and innovator.  

Speaking for all of us at Goodyear, thank you for your 
ongoing support and trust.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard J. Kramer

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President

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MANAGEMENT’S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS  OF  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND  RESULTS  OF 
OPERATIONS.

OVERVIEW

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tires, with one of the most recognizable 
brand names in the world and operations in most regions of the world. We have a broad global footprint with 46 manufacturing 
facilities in 21 countries, including the United States. We operate our business through three operating segments representing 
our regional tire businesses: Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific.

This management's discussion and analysis provides comparisons of material changes in the consolidated financial statements 
for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. For a comparison of the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, refer to 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our annual report on 
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Results of Operations

Our results for 2020 were highly influenced by the severe economic disruption caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  
However, based on recent favorable recovery trends, particularly in the U.S., Europe and China, the negative impacts of the 
pandemic on tire industry demand, auto production, miles driven and our tire volume have moderated and are expected to 
continue to improve.  The tire industry has been negatively impacted by this evolving situation, particularly earlier in the year, 
which  was  characterized  by  a  sudden  and  sharp  decline  in  replacement  tire  demand  and  original  equipment  (“OE”) 
manufacturers suspending or severely limiting automobile production globally.  This environment, which persisted throughout 
much of 2020, aggravated already challenging industry conditions in many of our key markets, including foreign currency 
headwinds due to a strong U.S. dollar, lower OE industry volume, softening demand in Europe, weak market conditions in 
China and economic volatility in Latin America, that were present throughout 2019.

We continue to take actions in response to COVID-19 to protect the health and wellbeing of our associates, customers and 
communities, which remain our top priority, to mitigate the near- and long-term financial impacts on our operating results, and 
to  ensure  adequate  liquidity  and  capital  resources  are  available  to  maintain  our  operations  until  the  auto  industry  and 
replacement tire demand fully recovers.  

Actions taken throughout 2020 included:

•

In March 2020, we announced the suspension of production in Europe and the Americas. These temporary measures 
were implemented in a way that allowed us to safely and promptly resume production as public health and market 
conditions improved. We completed a phased restart of most of our manufacturing facilities during the second quarter 
of 2020, without any significant subsequent COVID-19 related disruptions.    

• During parts of the first half of 2020, production was also temporarily suspended or significantly limited in several 
locations in Asia Pacific, most notably at our Pulandian, China manufacturing facility.  Our Pulandian facility began 
operating with all of its workforce by the end of the first quarter.

•

Throughout the third quarter of 2020, we continued to ramp up tire production across our manufacturing footprint and 
most of our factories returned to full capacity by the end of the third quarter and remained at full capacity during the 
fourth  quarter.    Our  decisions  to  change  production  levels  in  the  future  will  be  based  on  an  evaluation  of  market 
demand signals, inventory and supply levels, as well as our ability to continue to safeguard the health of our associates.

• As  our  business  is  deemed  essential  in  the  U.S.  and  most  other  parts  of  the  world,  in  order  to  maintain  customer 
service, warehouses, commercial truck service centers and retail operations remained largely operational throughout 
the year on a reduced staffing schedule, when necessary, and with strong social distancing practices in place. We 
continue to closely monitor local conditions surrounding these operations, as well as inventory and supply levels, to 
continue delivery of our products.

• We are following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and have introduced a number of 
preventative  measures  at  our  facilities  that  are  open,  including  limiting  visitor  access  and  business  travel,  remote 
working and social distancing practices, and increased frequency of disinfection.

• On April 2, 2020, we announced second quarter actions to reduce our payroll costs through a combination of furloughs, 
temporary salary reductions and salary deferrals covering over 9,000 of our corporate and business unit associates, 
including  substantial  salary  reductions  and  deferrals  for  our  CEO,  officers  and  directors.  These  and  other  similar 

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actions reduced our expenses by approximately $65 million during the second quarter of 2020, while taking advantage 
of governmental income replacement programs to ensure our associates were supported.

• On April 9, 2020, we amended and restated our $2.0 billion first lien revolving credit facility, extending the maturity 
date from April 2021 to April 2025. The refinancing includes favorable adjustments to the calculation of the facility’s 
borrowing base, which improved our availability under the facility by approximately $230 million at December 31, 
2020.  In May 2020, we further strengthened our liquidity position by issuing $800 million of 9.5% senior notes due 
2025, a portion of the proceeds of which were used to repay our $282 million 8.75% senior notes at maturity in August 
2020. For further discussion related to these important sources of liquidity, refer to “Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

• On April 16, 2020, we announced that we suspended the quarterly dividend on our common stock.  Previously, these 

dividends totaled approximately $37 million each quarter.

• We are leveraging governmental relief efforts when available to defer payroll and other tax payments, which benefited 
full-year cash flows by approximately $60 million in the U.S. alone.  In addition, we benefited from a provision in the 
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act that provided for a 50 percent refundable payroll tax credit on 
wages, including continuing health benefits, paid to U.S. employees retained but not working due to the COVID-19 
pandemic.  As a result, during 2020, we recorded a benefit of $12 million as an offset to payroll tax expense.

• We have taken, and will continue to take, as necessary, other actions to reduce costs and preserve cash in order to 
successfully navigate the current economic environment, including limiting capital expenditures to $647 million for 
2020  and  reducing  discretionary  spending,  including  other  selling,  administrative  and  general  expenses  (“SAG”), 
which, in total, decreased by $131 million in 2020.

Additionally,  on  April  17,  2020,  we  reached  a  tentative  bargaining  agreement,  which  was  ratified  on  May  1,  2020,  and 
subsequently permanently closed our Gadsden, Alabama manufacturing facility (“Gadsden”) as part of our continuing strategy 
to strengthen the competitiveness of our manufacturing footprint by curtailing production of tires for declining, less profitable 
segments of the tire market. We estimate the total pre-tax charges associated with this plan to be $280 million to $295 million, 
of which $170 million to $180 million are expected to be cash charges.  We recorded $189 million of these charges and made 
cash payments of $46 million during 2020.  The remaining charges will be recorded and the remaining cash payments will be 
made primarily in 2021 and 2022. We expect the combined impact of this plan and the previously announced rationalization 
actions related to Gadsden will result in approximately $130 million in annual savings in 2021 when compared to 2019. 

Our results for 2020 reflect an 18.9% decrease in tire unit shipments compared to 2019, as industry demand was significantly 
affected, particularly in the second quarter of 2020, by the actions governments, businesses and consumers took to slow the 
spread  of  COVID-19.    More  recently,  the  macroeconomic  impacts  of  the  pandemic  have  moderated  and  are  expected  to 
continue to improve.  Our tire unit shipments were down 17.6%, 45.5%, 9.1% and 4.9% in the first, second, third and fourth 
quarters of 2020, respectively, compared to 2019.  Our results for 2020 include a $394 million unfavorable impact due to higher 
conversion costs, primarily as a result of lower factory utilization and other period costs directly related to the suspension of 
production and subsequent ramp up at our manufacturing facilities, partially offset by cost savings of $370 million, including 
raw material cost saving measures of $61 million. Cost savings for 2020 include approximately $140 million of costs eliminated 
in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including through furloughs and government support programs, most of which are 
expected to return in 2021.

Net sales were $12,321 million in 2020, compared to $14,745 million in 2019. Net sales decreased in 2020 primarily due to 
lower  global  tire  volume,  lower  sales  in  other  tire-related  businesses,  primarily  due  to  lower  aviation  sales  globally  and  a 
decrease  in  third-party  sales  of  chemical  products  in  Americas,  and  unfavorable  foreign  currency  translation,  primarily  in 
Americas and EMEA. These decreases were partially offset by improvements in price and product mix, primarily in EMEA 
and Americas.

Goodyear net loss in 2020 was $1,254 million, or $5.35 per diluted share, compared to Goodyear net loss of $311 million, or 
$1.33 per diluted share, in 2019. The increase in Goodyear net loss in 2020 was primarily driven by lower segment operating 
income and non-cash goodwill and other asset impairment charges, partially offset by lower income tax expense.

Our total segment operating loss for 2020 was $14 million, compared to income of $945 million in 2019. The $959 million 
decrease was primarily due to lower global tire volume of $571 million, higher conversion costs of $394 million, primarily in 
Americas and EMEA, and lower income from other tire-related businesses of $158 million, driven by lower aviation sales 
globally and lower third-party chemical sales in Americas. These decreases were partially offset by lower SAG of $100 million, 
primarily due to lower wages and benefits and lower advertising expense reflecting actions taken as a result of the COVID-19 
pandemic, lower raw material costs of $63 million, primarily in EMEA and Asia Pacific, and improvements in price and product 

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mix of $38 million, primarily in EMEA and Americas, partially offset by unfavorable price and product mix in Asia Pacific. 
Refer to "Results of Operations — Segment Information” for additional information.

Liquidity

At December 31, 2020, we had $1,539 million in cash and cash equivalents as well as $3,881 million of unused availability 
under our various credit agreements, compared to $908 million and $3,554 million, respectively, at December 31, 2019. Cash 
and cash equivalents increased by $631 million from December 31, 2019 primarily due to cash flows from operating activities 
of $1,115 million and net borrowings of $250 million, partially offset by capital expenditures of $647 million and first quarter 
dividends paid of $37 million. Cash flows from operating activities reflect cash provided by working capital of $871 million. 
Cash flows from operating activities also reflect our net loss for the year of $1,250 million, which includes non-cash charges 
for depreciation and amortization of $859 million and goodwill and other asset impairments of $330 million, as well as current 
year changes in Balance Sheet Accounts for Other Assets and Liabilities and Compensation and Benefits totaling $290 million. 
Refer to "Liquidity and Capital Resources" for additional information.

Outlook

The COVID-19 pandemic caused the temporary closure of many businesses throughout the world during 2020, which limited 
global business activity, particularly earlier in the year. Most of our manufacturing facilities around the world suspended or 
significantly limited production at times during the first half of 2020 in response to the pandemic. We completed a phased 
restart of most of our manufacturing facilities during the second quarter of 2020, returned to full capacity by the end of the 
third quarter, and remained at full capacity during the fourth quarter. 

During the second half of 2020, tire demand in our major markets recovered faster than we anticipated. The stronger than 
planned volume exceeded our  production.  We expect to reinvest $450 million to $500 million in working capital during 2021 
given the decrease in our inventory levels during 2020.

While markets have recovered considerably, we continue to face a high level of uncertainty as several governments around the 
globe have recently implemented, or are considering implementing, measures to slow the pandemic that have the potential to 
reduce economic activity and mobility.  We expect volume in the first quarter of 2021 to remain below 2019 levels, reflecting 
lower auto production and continued softness in vehicle miles traveled. 

During the first quarter of 2021, we expect our production to be approximately 3 million units higher than in the first quarter 
of 2020. Beyond the first quarter, our decisions to change production levels will be based on an evaluation of market demand 
signals, inventory and supply levels, as well as our ability to continue to safeguard the health of our associates. 

Our other tire-related businesses have also been significantly affected by the weak economic environment. While our retail and 
chemical businesses largely stabilized in the second half of 2020, the decline in business and leisure travel is continuing to 
adversely impact our aviation business, which we expect will continue in 2021. 

For the full year of 2021, we expect our raw material costs to increase $125 million to $175 million, including the benefit of 
raw  material  cost  saving  measures,  primarily  in  the  second  half  of  the  year.  Natural  and  synthetic  rubber  prices  and  other 
commodity prices historically have been volatile, and this estimate could change significantly based on fluctuations in the cost 
of these and other key raw materials and foreign exchange rates. We are continuing to focus on price and product mix, to 
substitute lower cost materials where possible, to work to identify additional substitution opportunities, to reduce the amount 
of material required in each tire, and to pursue alternative raw materials. 

In 2021, we expect our capital expenditures will be approximately $850 million, which includes spending for certain items that 
were deferred in 2020.

Refer to “Risk Factors” for a discussion of the factors that may impact our business, results of operations, financial condition 
or  liquidity  and  “Forward-Looking  Information  –  Safe  Harbor  Statement”  for  a  discussion  of  our  use  of  forward-looking 
statements.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — CONSOLIDATED

All per share amounts are diluted and refer to Goodyear net income (loss).

Goodyear net loss in 2020 was $1,254 million, or $5.35 per share, compared to Goodyear net loss of $311 million, or $1.33 
per share, in 2019. The increase in Goodyear net loss in 2020 was primarily driven by lower segment operating income and 
non-cash goodwill and other asset impairment charges, partially offset by lower income tax expense.

Net Sales

Net sales in 2020 of $12,321 million decreased $2,424 million, or 16.4%, compared to $14,745 million in 2019, primarily due 
to lower global tire volume of $2,387 million, lower sales in other tire-related businesses of $244 million, primarily due to 
lower aviation sales globally and a decrease in third-party sales of chemical products in Americas, and unfavorable foreign 
currency translation of $233 million, primarily in Americas and EMEA. These decreases were partially offset by improvements 
in price and product mix of $402 million, primarily in EMEA and Americas. Goodyear worldwide tire unit net sales were 
$10,339 million and $12,524 million in 2020 and 2019, respectively. Consumer and commercial net sales were $7,190 million 
and $2,636 million in 2020, respectively. Consumer and commercial net sales were $8,835 million and $2,953 million in 2019, 
respectively.

The following table presents our tire unit sales for the periods indicated:

(In millions of tires)
Replacement Units
United States.............................................................................................   
International..............................................................................................   
Total ..............................................................................................   

OE Units
United States.............................................................................................   
International..............................................................................................   
Total ..............................................................................................   
Goodyear worldwide tire units ........................................................   

2020

Year Ended December 31,
2019

    % Change

31.4     
63.6     
95.0     

9.3     
21.7     
31.0     
126.0     

40.3     
74.7     
115.0     

11.2     
29.1     
40.3     
155.3     

(22.1)%
(14.9)%
(17.4)%

(16.9)%
(25.4)%
(23.1)%
(18.9)%

The decrease in worldwide tire unit sales of 29.3 million units, or 18.9%, compared to 2019, included a decrease of 20.0 million 
replacement tire units, or 17.4%, comprised primarily of a decrease in Americas and EMEA. OE tire units decreased by 9.3 
million units, or 23.0%, primarily due to lower vehicle production globally. Consumer and commercial unit sales in 2020 were 
113.8 million and 10.6 million, respectively. Consumer and commercial unit sales in 2019 were 141.9 million and 11.7 million, 
respectively.

Cost of Goods Sold 

Cost of goods sold (“CGS”) was $10,337 million in 2020, decreasing $1,265 million, or 10.9%, from $11,602 million in 2019. 
CGS was 83.9% of sales in 2020 compared to 78.7% of sales in 2019. CGS in 2020 decreased primarily due to lower global 
tire volume of $1,816 million, foreign currency translation of $208 million, primarily in Americas and EMEA, lower costs in 
other tire-related businesses of $86 million, driven by lower aviation sales globally and lower third-party chemical sales in 
Americas, and lower raw material costs of $63 million, primarily in EMEA and Asia Pacific. These decreases were partially 
offset by higher conversion costs of $394 million, primarily due to lower factory utilization and other period costs, and the 
write-off of work-in-process inventory of approximately $26 million, both as a direct result of the suspension of production 
and subsequent ramp up at our manufacturing facilities, primarily in Americas and EMEA, and higher costs related to product 
mix of $364 million, primarily in Americas and EMEA. CGS in 2020 included pension expense of $16 million compared to 
$14 million in 2019. CGS in 2020 and 2019 also included incremental savings from rationalization plans of $107 million and 
$20 million, respectively.

CGS  in  2020  included  accelerated  depreciation  and  asset  write-offs  of  $105  million  ($81 million  after-tax  and  minority), 
primarily related to the permanent closure of Gadsden. CGS in 2019 included accelerated depreciation and asset write-offs of 
$15 million ($12 million after-tax and minority) and favorable indirect tax settlements in Brazil of $11 million ($7 million 
after-tax and minority) and in the U.S. of $6 million ($5 million after-tax and minority). 

Selling, Administrative and General Expense

SAG was $2,192 million in 2020, decreasing $131 million, or 5.6%, from $2,323 million in 2019. SAG was 17.8% of sales in 
2020 compared to 15.8% of sales in 2019. SAG decreased primarily due to lower wages and benefits of $42 million, lower 

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advertising expense of $31 million and lower travel-related expenses of $30 million, reflecting global actions taken as a result 
of the COVID-19 pandemic. SAG also decreased due to foreign currency translation of $23 million, primarily in Americas. 
SAG in 2020 included pension expense of $18 million compared to $15 million in 2019. SAG in 2020 and 2019 also included 
incremental savings from rationalization plans of $6 million and $17 million, respectively.

Goodwill and Other Asset Impairments

During  2020,  we  recorded  non-cash  impairment  charges  of  $182  million  ($178  million  after-tax  and  minority)  related  to 
goodwill  of  our  EMEA  reporting  unit  and  $148  million  ($113  million  after-tax  and  minority)  related  to  our  investment  in 
TireHub.  For further information, refer to Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 11, Goodwill and Intangible 
Assets, and No. 12, Other Assets and Investments.

Rationalizations

We  recorded  net  rationalization  charges  of  $159  million  ($127  million  after-tax  and  minority)  in  2020.  Net  rationalization 
charges include $94 million in Americas, primarily related to the permanent closure of Gadsden, and $59 million in EMEA, 
primarily related to additional termination benefits for associates at the closed Amiens, France manufacturing facility. 

We  recorded  net  rationalization  charges  of  $205  million  ($165  million  after-tax  and  minority)  in  2019.  Net  rationalization 
charges include $115 million in EMEA, primarily related to a plan to modernize two of our manufacturing facilities in Germany, 
and $90 million in Americas, primarily related to the offer of voluntary buy-outs and other actions in 2019 related to Gadsden. 

Upon completion of the 2020 plans, we estimate that annual segment operating income will improve by approximately $91 
million ($73 million CGS and $18 million SAG). The savings realized in 2020 from rationalization plans totaled $113 million 
($107 million CGS and $6 million SAG).

For further information, refer to the Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 3, Costs Associated with Rationalization 
Programs.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $324 million in 2020, decreasing $16 million from $340 million in 2019. The decrease was primarily due 
to a lower average interest rate of 4.99% in 2020 compared to 5.31% in 2019, partially offset by a higher average debt balance 
of $6,495 million in 2020 compared to $6,408 million in 2019.

Other (Income) Expense

Other Expense was $119 million and $98 million in 2020 and 2019, respectively. The $21 million increase was primarily due 
to a decrease in net gains on asset sales of $18 million, a decrease in net foreign currency exchange gains of $13 million, interest 
income in 2019 on favorable indirect tax settlements in Brazil of $8 million ($5 million after-tax and minority), and a net gain 
in 2019 on insurance recoveries of $4 million ($3 million after-tax and minority). These increases were partially offset by 
charges of $25 million ($25 million after-tax and minority) in 2019 related to flooding at our Beaumont, Texas chemical facility. 

Non-service related pension and other postretirement benefits expense of $110 million in 2020 includes net pension settlement 
and  curtailment  charges  of  $18  million  ($14  million  after-tax  and  minority).  Non-service  related  pension  and  other 
postretirement benefits expense of $118 million in 2019 includes pension settlement charges of $5 million ($4 million after-
tax and minority). 

Net (gains) losses on asset sales were a loss of $2 million ($2 million after-tax and minority) in 2020 as compared to a gain of 
$16 million ($15 million after-tax and minority) in 2019. 

Other (Income) Expense in 2020 included charges of $3 million ($2 million after-tax and minority), compared to charges of $5 
million  ($4  million  after-tax  and  minority)  in  2019,  for  non-asbestos  legal  claims  related  to  discontinued  products.  Other 
(Income) Expense in 2019 included a net gain of $2 million ($2 million after-tax and minority) related to an acquisition and $2 
million ($2 million after-tax and minority) of favorable foreign currency translation on indirect tax items. 

For further information, refer to the Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 5, Other (Income) Expense.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense in 2020 was $110 million on a loss before income taxes of $1,140 million. In 2020, income tax expense 
was unfavorably impacted by net discrete adjustments totaling $305 million ($305 million after minority interest), including 
the establishment of a $295 million valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets for foreign tax credits during the first 
quarter of 2020 as discussed below.  Discrete adjustments also reflect a net charge of $10 million, including a $15 million 

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charge related to a U.S. valuation allowance for state loss carryforwards, a $13 million benefit to adjust our deferred tax assets 
in England for a third quarter enacted change in the tax rate, and various other net charges totaling $8 million.

Income tax expense in 2019 was $474 million on income before income taxes of $177 million. In 2019, income tax expense 
was unfavorably impacted by net discrete adjustments totaling $386 million. Discrete adjustments were due to non-cash charges 
of $334 million related to an acceleration of royalty income in the U.S. from the sale of certain European royalty payments to 
Luxembourg and $150 million related to an increase in our valuation allowance on tax losses in Luxembourg, which were 
partially offset by a non-cash tax benefit of $98 million related to a reduction of our U.S. valuation allowance for foreign tax 
credits.

At December 31, 2020, we had approximately $1.2 billion of U.S. federal, state and local deferred tax assets, net of valuation 
allowances totaling $368 million primarily for foreign tax credits with limited lives. Approximately $900 million of these U.S. 
net deferred tax assets have unlimited lives and approximately $300 million have limited lives and expire between 2025 and 
2040.  At December 31, 2019, we had approximately $1.2 billion of U.S. federal, state and local deferred tax assets, net of 
valuation allowances totaling $13 million.  In the U.S., we have a cumulative loss for the three-year period ending December 
31, 2020.  However, as the three-year cumulative loss in the U.S. is driven by the business disruption created by the COVID-
19 pandemic, in assessing our ability to utilize our deferred tax assets, we also considered objectively verifiable information 
including recent favorable recovery trends in the tire industry and our tire volume as well as the return to profitability of our 
U.S.  business  by  the  end  of  the  fourth  quarter  and  its  expected  continued  improvement.    While  the  COVID-19  related 
disruptions to our business are ultimately expected to be temporary, there is still considerable uncertainty around the extent and 
duration of these disruptions, as well as what additional actions federal, state or local governments may take to contain the 
pandemic.  As such, an additional valuation allowance may be required against all, or a portion of, our U.S. net deferred tax 
assets in a future period. 

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, our U.S. deferred tax assets included $133 million and $403 million of foreign tax credits 
with limited lives, net of valuation allowances of $328 million and $3 million, respectively, generated primarily from the receipt 
of foreign dividends. During the first quarter of 2020, we established a valuation allowance of $295 million against all of these 
foreign tax credits with expiration dates through 2024 and a portion of those expiring in 2025. In addition, during the fourth 
quarter of 2020, we increased our valuation allowance by $30 million with a corresponding increase to our deferred tax assets 
to reflect the impact of a decrease in foreign tax credits utilized on our 2019 income tax return. Due to the sudden and sharp 
decline in industry demand and the temporary suspension of production at our U.S. manufacturing facilities as a result of the 
COVID-19 pandemic, we have a significant U.S. tax loss for 2020.  As loss carryforwards must be utilized prior to foreign tax 
credits in offsetting future income for tax purposes, we concluded that it is not more likely than not that we will be able to 
utilize  these  foreign  tax  credits  prior  to  their  expiration.  Our  earnings  and  forecasts  of  future  profitability,  taking  into 
consideration recent trends, along with three significant sources of foreign income provide us sufficient positive evidence that 
we will be able to utilize our remaining foreign tax credits that expire between 2025 and 2030.  Our sources of foreign income 
are (1) 100% of our domestic profitability can be re-characterized as foreign source income under current U.S. tax law to the 
extent domestic losses have offset foreign source income in prior years, (2) annual net foreign source income, exclusive of 
dividends,  primarily  from  royalties,  and  (3)  tax  planning  strategies,  including  capitalizing  research  and  development  costs, 
accelerating income on cross border transactions, including sales of inventory or raw materials to our subsidiaries, and reducing 
U.S.  interest  expense  by,  for  example,  reducing  intercompany  loans  through  repatriating  current  year  earnings  of  foreign 
subsidiaries, all of which would increase our domestic profitability.

We consider our current forecasts of future profitability in assessing our ability to realize our deferred tax assets, including our 
foreign tax credits.  As noted above, these forecasts include the impact of recent trends, including various macroeconomic 
factors such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, on our profitability, as well as the impact of tax planning strategies.  
Macroeconomic  factors,  including  the  impact  of  the  COVID-19  pandemic,  possess  a  high  degree  of  volatility  and  can 
significantly impact our profitability.  As such, there is a risk that future earnings will not be sufficient to fully utilize our U.S. 
net deferred tax assets, including our remaining foreign tax credits.  However, we believe our forecasts of future profitability 
along with the three significant sources of foreign income described above provide us sufficient positive, objectively verifiable 
evidence to conclude that it is more likely than not that, at December 31, 2020, our U.S. net deferred tax assets, including our 
foreign tax credits, net of valuation allowances, will be fully utilized. 

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, we had approximately $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion of foreign deferred tax assets, respectively, 
and valuation allowances of $1.1 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively.  Our losses in various foreign taxing jurisdictions in 
recent periods represented sufficient negative evidence to require us to maintain a full valuation allowance against certain of 
these net foreign deferred tax assets.  Most notably, in Luxembourg, we maintain a valuation allowance of $978 million on all 
of  our  net  deferred  tax  assets.    Each  reporting  period,  we  assess  available  positive  and  negative  evidence  and  estimate  if 
sufficient future taxable income will be generated to utilize these existing deferred tax assets. We do not believe that sufficient 

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positive evidence required to release valuation allowances having a significant impact on our financial position or results of 
operations will exist within the next twelve months.

For  further  information,  refer  to  "Critical  Accounting  Policies"  and  Note  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  No. 6, 
Income Taxes.

Minority Shareholders’ Net Income

Minority shareholders’ net income was $4 million in 2020, compared to $14 million in 2019. The decrease primarily relates to 
a $17 million indirect tax benefit in EMEA during the first quarter of 2019. 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — SEGMENT INFORMATION

Segment information reflects our SBUs, which are organized to meet customer requirements and global competition and are 
segmented on a regional basis.

Results of operations are measured based on net sales to unaffiliated customers and segment operating income. Each segment 
exports tires to other segments. The financial results of each segment exclude sales of tires exported to other segments, but 
include operating income derived from such transactions. Segment operating income is computed as follows: Net Sales less 
CGS  (excluding  asset  write-off  and  accelerated  depreciation  charges)  and  SAG  (including  certain  allocated  corporate 
administrative expenses). Segment operating income also includes certain royalties and equity in earnings of most affiliates. 
Segment operating income does not include net rationalization charges (credits), asset sales and certain other items.

Total segment operating loss in 2020 was $14 million, compared to total segment operating income of $945 million in 2019. 
Total segment operating margin (segment operating income (loss) divided by segment sales) in 2020 was (0.1%) compared to 
6.4% in 2019.

Management believes that total segment operating income is useful because it represents the aggregate value of income created 
by our SBUs and excludes items not directly related to the SBUs for performance evaluation purposes. Total segment operating 
income  is  the  sum  of  the  individual  SBUs’  segment  operating  income.  Refer  to  the  Note  to  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements No. 8, Business Segments, for further information and for a reconciliation of total segment operating income to 
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes. 

Americas

(In millions)
Tire Units ..................................................................................................   
Net Sales ...................................................................................................  $
Operating Income .....................................................................................   
Operating Margin......................................................................................   

2020

Year Ended December 31,
2019

2018

  $

56.7 
6,556 
9 
0.1%   

  $

70.4 
7,922 
550 
6.9%   

70.9 
8,168 
654 
8.0%

Americas unit sales in 2020 decreased 13.7 million units, or 19.4%, to 56.7 million units. Replacement tire volume decreased 
10.7 million units, or 19.3%, primarily in our consumer business in the United States, Brazil and Canada, due to lower sales 
resulting  from  the  economic  impacts  of  the  COVID-19  pandemic.  OE  tire  volume  decreased  3.0  million  units,  or  19.8%, 
primarily in our consumer business in the United States, Brazil and Canada, driven by lower vehicle production as a result of 
pandemic-related impacts at major OE manufacturers.

Net sales in 2020 were $6,556 million, decreasing $1,366 million, or 17.2%, compared to $7,922 million in 2019. The decrease 
in net sales was driven by lower volume of $1,231 million, lower sales in other tire-related businesses of $191 million, primarily 
due to a decrease in third-party sales of chemical products and lower aviation and retail sales, and unfavorable foreign currency 
translation of $165 million, primarily related to the Brazilian real. These decreases were partially offset by improvements in 
price and product mix of $185 million, driven by higher proportionate sales of commercial tires, and $34 million ($26 million 
after-tax and minority) for a one-time legal settlement.

Operating income in 2020 was $9 million, decreasing $541 million, or 98.4%, from $550 million in 2019. The decrease in 
operating income was due to lower volume of $281 million, higher conversion costs of $215 million, primarily related to lower 
factory utilization and other period costs, and the write-off of work-in-process inventory of approximately $13 million, both as 
a direct result of the suspension of production and subsequent ramp up at our manufacturing facilities, and lower earnings in 
other tire-related businesses of $94 million, primarily due to a decrease in third-party sales of chemical products and lower 
aviation and retail sales. These decreases were partially offset by lower SAG of $37 million, primarily related to lower wages 
and benefits and travel-related expenses reflecting actions taken as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and improvements in 

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price and product mix of $20 million.  Operating income was also impacted by the $34 million one-time legal settlement noted 
above as well as a $13 million ($10 million after-tax and minority) charge for an environmental remediation liability at a closed 
facility. Conversion costs include savings from rationalization plans of $92 million in 2020, primarily related to Gadsden. Price 
and product mix includes TireHub equity losses of $36 million and $33 million in 2020 and 2019, respectively. 

Operating  income  in  2020  excluded  the  TireHub  non-cash  impairment  charge  of  $148  million,  as  well  as  accelerated 
depreciation and asset write-offs of $103 million and rationalization charges of $94 million, primarily related to the permanent 
closure of Gadsden. Operating income in 2019 excluded rationalization charges of $90 million and accelerated depreciation 
and asset write-offs of $13 million. 

Americas' results are highly dependent upon the United States, which accounted for 82% and 81% of Americas' net sales in 
2020 and 2019, respectively. Results of operations in the United States are expected to continue to have a significant impact 
on Americas' future performance.

Europe, Middle East and Africa

(In millions)
Tire Units..................................................................................................    
Net Sales...................................................................................................   $
Operating Income (Loss)..........................................................................    
Operating Margin .....................................................................................    

2020

Year Ended December 31,
2019

2018

  $

44.5 
4,020 
(72)
(1.8)%   

  $

55.1 
4,708 
202 
4.3%   

57.8 
5,090 
363 
7.1%

Europe, Middle East and Africa unit sales in 2020 decreased 10.6 million units, or 19.3%, to 44.5 million units. Replacement 
tire volume decreased 7.5 million units, or 18.2%, primarily in our consumer business, reflecting decreased industry demand 
due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and expected declines resulting from our initiative to align distribution 
in Europe. OE tire volume decreased 3.1 million units, or 22.6%, primarily in our consumer business, driven by lower vehicle 
production  as  a  result  of  pandemic-related  impacts  at  major  OE  manufacturers  and  our  continued  exit  of  declining,  less 
profitable market segments.

Net sales in 2020 were $4,020 million, decreasing $688 million, or 14.6%, compared to $4,708 million in 2019. Net sales 
decreased primarily due to lower volume of $825 million, unfavorable foreign currency translation of $52 million, driven by 
the weakening of the Turkish lira, South African rand and Russian ruble, partially offset by the strengthening of the euro, and 
lower sales in other tire-related businesses of $22 million, primarily due to lower aviation sales. These decreases were partially 
offset by improvements in price and product mix of $210 million, driven by higher proportionate sales of commercial tires and 
our continued focus on 17-inch and above rim size consumer tires.

Operating loss in 2020 was $72 million, a change of $274 million, from operating income of $202 million in 2019. The change 
in  operating  income  (loss)  was  primarily  due  to  lower  volume  of  $204  million,  higher  conversion  costs  of  $143  million, 
primarily  related  to  lower  factory  utilization  and  other  period  costs,  and  the  write-off  of  work-in-process  inventory  of 
approximately $12 million, both as a direct result of the suspension of production and subsequent ramp up at our manufacturing 
facilities, lower earnings in other tire-related businesses of $27 million, primarily due to lower aviation and motorcycle sales, 
and higher start-up costs of $8 million, primarily related to our plant expansion projects in Europe. These decreases in operating 
income were partially offset by improvements in price and product mix of $58 million, lower raw material costs of $40 million, 
and lower SAG of $37 million, primarily related to lower advertising and travel-related expenses reflecting actions taken as a 
result of the COVID-19 pandemic. SAG and conversion costs included incremental savings from rationalization plans of $4 
million and $15 million, respectively.

Operating income (loss) in 2020 excluded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $182 million, net rationalization charges 
of $59 million, net losses on asset sales of $2 million, and accelerated depreciation and asset write-offs of $2 million. Operating 
income  (loss)  in  2019  excluded  net  rationalization  charges  of  $115  million,  net  gains  on  asset  sales  of  $16  million,  and  
accelerated depreciation and asset write-offs of $2 million. 

EMEA’s results are highly dependent upon Germany, which accounted for 18% and 21% of EMEA’s net sales in 2020 and 
2019, respectively. Results of operations in Germany are expected to continue to have a significant impact on EMEA’s future 
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Asia Pacific

(In millions)
Tire Units ..................................................................................................   
Net Sales ...................................................................................................  $
Operating Income .....................................................................................   
Operating Margin......................................................................................   

2020

Year Ended December 31,
2019

2018

  $

24.8 
1,745 
49 
2.8%   

  $

29.8 
2,115 
193 
9.1%   

30.5 
2,217 
257 
11.6%

Asia Pacific unit sales in 2020 decreased 5.0 million units, or 16.9%, to 24.8 million units. OE tire volume decreased 3.2 million 
units,  or  27.8%,  primarily  in  our  consumer  business  in  China  and  India,  driven  by  lower  vehicle  production  at  major  OE 
manufacturers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of discontinued fitments in China.  Replacement tire 
volume decreased 1.8 million units, or 10.1%, primarily in our consumer business, reflecting decreased industry demand as a 
result of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Net sales in 2020 were $1,745 million, decreasing $370 million, or 17.5%, from $2,115 million in 2019. Net sales decreased 
due to lower volume of $331 million, lower sales in other tire-related businesses of $31 million, primarily due to lower aviation 
and retail sales, and unfavorable foreign currency translation of $16 million, primarily related to the weakening of the Indian 
rupee. These decreases were partially offset by improvements in price and product mix of $7 million.

Operating income in 2020 was $49 million, decreasing $144 million, or 74.6%, from $193 million in 2019. Operating income 
decreased due to lower volume of $86 million, unfavorable price and product mix of $40 million, lower earnings in other tire-
related businesses of $37 million, primarily due to lower aviation and retail sales, and higher conversion costs of $36 million, 
primarily due to the impact of lower factory utilization. These decreases were partially offset by lower raw material costs of 
$35  million  and  lower  SAG  of  $26  million,  primarily  related  to  lower  wages  and  benefits,  advertising  and  travel-related 
expenses reflecting actions taken as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Operating income in 2020 excluded net rationalization charges of $4 million. 

Asia Pacific’s results are highly dependent upon Australia and China. Australia accounted for 27% of Asia Pacific’s net sales 
in  both  2020  and  2019,  respectively.  China  accounted  for  25%  and  26%  of  Asia  Pacific's  net  sales  in  2020  and  2019, 
respectively. Results of operations in Australia and China are expected to continue to have a significant impact on Asia Pacific's 
future performance.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to 
make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and related notes to 
the financial statements. On an ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates, based on currently available information. 
Changes in facts and circumstances may alter such estimates and affect our results of operations and financial position in future 
periods. Our critical accounting policies relate to:

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general and product liability and other litigation,
workers’ compensation,
goodwill,
deferred tax asset valuation allowances and uncertain income tax positions, and
pensions and other postretirement benefits.

General and Product Liability and Other Litigation.  We have recorded liabilities totaling $285 million, including related legal 
fees  expected  to  be  incurred,  for  potential  product  liability  and  other  tort  claims,  including  asbestos  claims,  at 
December 31, 2020.  General  and  product  liability  and  other  litigation  liabilities  are  recorded  based  on  management’s 
assessment that a loss arising from these matters is probable. If the loss can be reasonably estimated, we record the amount of 
the estimated loss. If the loss is estimated within a range and no point within the range is more probable than another, we record 
the minimum amount in the range. As additional information becomes available, any potential liability related to these matters 
is assessed and the estimates are revised, if necessary. Loss ranges are based upon the specific facts of each claim or class of 
claims and are determined after review by counsel. Court rulings on our cases or similar cases may impact our assessment of 
the probability and our estimate of the loss, which may have an impact on our reported results of operations, financial position 
and liquidity. We record receivables for insurance recoveries related to our litigation claims when it is probable that we will 
receive reimbursement from the insurer. Specifically, we are a defendant in numerous lawsuits alleging various asbestos-related 
personal injuries purported to result from alleged exposure to asbestos in certain products previously manufactured by us or 
present in certain of our facilities. Typically, these lawsuits have been brought against multiple defendants in federal and state 
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We periodically, and at least annually, update, using actuarial analyses, our existing reserves for pending claims, including a 
reasonable  estimate  of  the  liability  associated  with  unasserted  asbestos  claims,  and  estimate  our  receivables  from  probable 
insurance recoveries. In determining the estimate of our asbestos liability, we evaluated claims over the next ten-year period. 
Due to the difficulties in making these estimates, analysis based on new data and/or changed circumstances arising in the future 
may result in an increase in the recorded obligation, and that increase may be significant. We had recorded gross liabilities for 
both asserted and unasserted asbestos claims, inclusive of defense costs, totaling $149 million at December 31, 2020. 

We  maintain  certain  primary  and  excess  insurance  coverage  under  coverage-in-place  agreements,  and  also  have  additional 
excess liability insurance with respect to asbestos liabilities. We record a receivable with respect to such policies when we 
determine that recovery is probable and we can reasonably estimate the amount of a particular recovery. This determination is 
based on consultation with our outside legal counsel and takes into consideration agreements with certain of our insurance 
carriers, the financial viability and legal obligations of our insurance carriers, and other relevant factors.

As of December 31, 2020, we recorded a receivable related to asbestos claims of $90 million, and we expect that approximately 
60% of asbestos claim related losses would be recoverable through insurance through the period covered by the estimated 
liability. Of this amount, $13 million was included in Current Assets as part of Accounts Receivable at December 31, 2020. 
The recorded receivable consists of an amount we expect to collect under coverage-in-place agreements with certain primary 
and excess insurance carriers as well as an amount we believe is probable of recovery from certain of our other excess insurance 
carriers. Although we believe these amounts are collectible under primary and certain excess policies today, future disputes 
with insurers could result in significant charges to operations.

Workers’ Compensation.  We have recorded liabilities, on a discounted basis, of $196 million for anticipated costs related to 
U.S. workers’ compensation claims at December 31, 2020. The costs include an estimate of expected settlements on pending 
claims, defense costs and a provision for claims incurred but not reported. These estimates are based on our assessment of 
potential liability using an analysis of available information with respect to pending claims, historical experience and current 
cost trends. The amount of our ultimate liability in respect of these matters may differ from these estimates. We periodically, 
and at least annually, update our loss development factors based on actuarial analyses. The liability is discounted using the 
risk-free rate of return.

For further information on general and product liability and other litigation, and workers’ compensation, refer to Note to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements No. 19, Commitments and Contingent Liabilities.

Goodwill.  Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of October 31 or more frequently if an indicator of impairment is 
present. Goodwill totaled $408 million at December 31, 2020.

We test goodwill for impairment on at least an annual basis, with the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine 
whether  further  impairment  testing  is  necessary  or  to  perform  a  quantitative  assessment  by  comparing  the  fair  value  of  a 
reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. Under the qualitative assessment, an entity is not required to calculate 
the fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines that it is more likely than not (defined as a likelihood of more than 
50%) that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. If under the quantitative assessment the fair value of a reporting unit is 
less  than  its  carrying  amount,  then  an  impairment  charge  is  recorded  for  that  difference,  not  to  exceed  the  total  goodwill 
allocated to that reporting unit. Our policy is to perform a quantitative assessment at least once every five years.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting decline in the macroeconomic environment, as well as a significant 
decrease in our market capitalization, we performed an interim impairment analysis as of March 31, 2020 utilizing a discounted 
cash flow model.  Based on the results of this interim analysis, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $182 million 
related to our EMEA reporting unit in the first quarter of 2020.  The most critical assumptions used in the calculation of the 
estimated fair value of our reporting units were the timing of the recovery in sales from the COVID-19 pandemic, the projected 
long-term operating margin and the discount rate.  Since the date of our 2019 annual goodwill impairment assessment, which 
was conducted on a quantitative basis, the overall discount rate increased, reflecting an increase in the risk premium components 
of the rate partially offset by a decrease in the risk-free interest rate component, as a result of the macroeconomic environment.  
Also, we gave consideration to the expected near-term negative cash flow impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent 
recovery, based on our forecasts at that time, as well as a decrease in our market capitalization.

Since the first quarter of 2020, our forecasts as well as our market capitalization have both improved and we have concluded 
that  there  were  no  additional  triggering  events  during  the  remaining  nine  months  of  2020.    Likewise,  our  2020  annual 
impairment  analysis,  which  was  also  conducted  on  a  quantitative  basis,  indicated  no  impairment  and  that  the  fair  values 
substantially exceeded the carrying amounts for each reporting unit tested. There were no events or circumstances that indicated 
the quantitative impairment tests should be re-performed for any reporting unit at December 31, 2020.

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Our estimates of future cash flows include assumptions concerning future operating performance and economic conditions, 
including the impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our sales, and may differ from actual future cash flows. Under 
the discounted cash flow approach, fair value is calculated as the sum of the projected discounted cash flows of the reporting 
unit over the next five years and the terminal value at the end of those five years and is dependent on estimates for future sales, 
operating margin, capital expenditures, rationalization activities and working capital changes, as well as expected long-term 
growth rates for cash flows and an appropriate discount rate. The risk adjusted discount rate used is consistent with the weighted 
average cost of capital for companies in the tire industry and is intended to represent a rate of return that would be expected by 
a  market  participant.  The  projected  long  term  operating  margin  utilized  in  our  fair  value  estimates  is  consistent  with  the 
reporting unit operating plan and is dependent on the successful execution of our business plan, overall industry growth rates 
and the competitive environment. As a result, the long term operating margin could be adversely impacted by our ability to 
execute  our  business  plan  as  well  as  by  volatile  macroeconomic  factors  such  as  raw  material  prices,  industry  conditions, 
including  the  ongoing  impacts  of  the  COVID-19  pandemic,  or  competition.  Our  business  plan  includes  rationalization 
programs, aligned distribution actions, and recovering past raw material cost increases by improving price and product mix, 
including through continued focus on higher margin tires. The discount rate could be adversely impacted by changes in the 
macroeconomic environment and volatility in the equity and debt markets. Although management believes its estimate of fair 
value is reasonable, if future financial performance falls below our expectations or there are negative revisions to significant 
assumptions, or if our market capitalization declines further and if such a decline becomes indicative that the fair value of our 
reporting units has declined below their carrying values, we may need to record a material, non-cash goodwill impairment 
charge in a future period.  

Deferred  Tax  Asset  Valuation  Allowances  and  Uncertain  Income  Tax  Positions.  At  December 31,  2020,  our  valuation 
allowance on certain of our U.S. federal, state and local deferred tax assets was $368 million, primarily related to foreign tax 
credits with limited lives, and our valuation allowance on our foreign deferred tax assets was $1.1 billion. At December 31, 
2019, our valuation allowance on certain U.S. federal, state and local deferred tax assets was $13 million and our valuation 
allowance on our foreign deferred tax assets was $1.0 billion. 

We  record  a  reduction  to  the  carrying  amounts  of  deferred  tax  assets  by  recording  a  valuation  allowance  if,  based  on  the 
available evidence, it is more likely than not such assets will not be realized. The valuation of deferred tax assets requires 
judgment in assessing future profitability, including the impact of tax planning strategies and the expiration date of the asset. 

We consider both positive and negative evidence when measuring the need for a valuation allowance. The weight given to the 
evidence is commensurate with the extent to which it may be objectively verified. Current and cumulative financial reporting 
results are a source of objectively verifiable evidence. We give operating results during the most recent three-year period a 
significant  weight  in  our  analysis.  We  typically  only  consider  forecasts  of  future  profitability  when  positive  cumulative 
operating results exist in the most recent three-year period. We perform scheduling exercises to determine if sufficient taxable 
income of the appropriate character exists in the periods required in order to realize our deferred tax assets with limited lives 
(such  as  tax  loss  carryforwards  and  tax  credits)  prior  to  their  expiration.  We  consider  tax  planning  strategies  available  to 
accelerate taxable amounts if required to utilize expiring deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance is not required to the extent 
that, in our judgment, positive evidence exists with a magnitude and duration sufficient to result in a conclusion that it is more 
likely than not that our deferred tax assets will be realized.

At December 31, 2020, we had approximately $1.2 billion of U.S. federal, state and local deferred tax assets, net of valuation 
allowances totaling $368 million primarily for foreign tax credits with limited lives. Approximately $900 million of these U.S. 
net deferred tax assets have unlimited lives and approximately $300 million have limited lives and expire between 2025 and 
2040.  At December 31, 2019, we had approximately $1.2 billion of U.S. federal, state and local deferred tax assets, net of 
valuation allowances totaling $13 million.  In the U.S., we have a cumulative loss for the three-year period ending December 
31, 2020.  However, as the three-year cumulative loss in the U.S. is driven by the business disruption created by the COVID-
19 pandemic, in assessing our ability to utilize our deferred tax assets, we also considered objectively verifiable information 
including recent favorable recovery trends in the tire industry and our tire volume as well as the return to profitability of our 
U.S.  business  by  the  end  of  the  fourth  quarter  and  its  expected  continued  improvement.    While  the  COVID-19  related 
disruptions to our business are ultimately expected to be temporary, there is still considerable uncertainty around the extent and 
duration of these disruptions, as well as what additional actions federal, state or local governments may take to contain the 
pandemic.  As such, an additional valuation allowance may be required against all, or a portion of, our U.S. net deferred tax 
assets in a future period. 

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, our U.S. deferred tax assets included $133 million and $403 million of foreign tax credits 
with limited lives, net of valuation allowances of $328 million and $3 million, respectively, generated primarily from the receipt 
of foreign dividends. During the first quarter of 2020, we established a valuation allowance of $295 million against all of these 
foreign tax credits with expiration dates through 2024 and a portion of those expiring in 2025.  In addition, during the fourth 
quarter of 2020, we increased our valuation allowance by $30 million with a corresponding increase to our deferred tax assets 
to reflect the impact of a decrease in foreign tax credits utilized on our 2019 income tax return. Due to the sudden and sharp 

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decline in industry demand and the temporary suspension of production at our U.S. manufacturing facilities as a result of the 
COVID-19 pandemic, we have a significant U.S. tax loss for 2020.  As loss carryforwards must be utilized prior to foreign tax 
credits in offsetting future income for tax purposes, we concluded that it is not more likely than not that we will be able to 
utilize  these  foreign  tax  credits  prior  to  their  expiration.  Our  earnings  and  forecasts  of  future  profitability,  taking  into 
consideration recent trends, along with three significant sources of foreign income provide us sufficient positive evidence that 
we will be able to utilize our remaining foreign tax credits that expire between 2025 and 2030.  Our sources of foreign income 
are (1) 100% of our domestic profitability can be re-characterized as foreign source income under current U.S. tax law to the 
extent domestic losses have offset foreign source income in prior years, (2) annual net foreign source income, exclusive of 
dividends,  primarily  from  royalties,  and  (3)  tax  planning  strategies,  including  capitalizing  research  and  development  costs, 
accelerating income on cross border transactions, including sales of inventory or raw materials to our subsidiaries, and reducing 
U.S.  interest  expense  by,  for  example,  reducing  intercompany  loans  through  repatriating  current  year  earnings  of  foreign 
subsidiaries, all of which would increase our domestic profitability.

We consider our current forecasts of future profitability in assessing our ability to realize our deferred tax assets, including our 
foreign tax credits.  As noted above, these forecasts include the impact of recent trends, including various macroeconomic 
factors such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, on our profitability, as well as the impact of tax planning strategies.  
Macroeconomic  factors,  including  the  impact  of  the  COVID-19  pandemic,  possess  a  high  degree  of  volatility  and  can 
significantly impact our profitability.  As such, there is a risk that future earnings will not be sufficient to fully utilize our U.S. 
net deferred tax assets, including our remaining foreign tax credits.  However, we believe our forecasts of future profitability 
along with the three significant sources of foreign income described above provide us sufficient positive, objectively verifiable 
evidence to conclude that it is more likely than not that, at December 31, 2020, our U.S. net deferred tax assets, including our 
foreign tax credits, net of valuation allowances, will be fully utilized. 

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, we had approximately $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion of foreign deferred tax assets, respectively, 
and valuation allowances of $1.1 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively.  Our losses in various foreign taxing jurisdictions in 
recent periods represented sufficient negative evidence to require us to maintain a full valuation allowance against certain of 
these net foreign deferred tax assets.  Most notably, in Luxembourg, we maintain a valuation allowance of $978 million on all 
of  our  net  deferred  tax  assets.    Each  reporting  period,  we  assess  available  positive  and  negative  evidence  and  estimate  if 
sufficient future taxable income will be generated to utilize these existing deferred tax assets. We do not believe that sufficient 
positive evidence required to release valuation allowances having a significant impact on our financial position or results of 
operations will exist within the next twelve months.

We recognize the effects of changes in tax rates and laws on deferred tax balances in the period in which legislation is enacted. 
We  remeasure  existing  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  considering  the  tax  rates  at  which  they  will  be  realized.  We  also 
consider the effects of enacted tax laws in our analysis of the need for valuation allowances. 

Effective January 1, 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act subjects a U.S. parent to current tax on its global intangible low-taxed 
income ("GILTI"). To the extent that we incur expense under the GILTI provisions, we will treat it as a component of income 
tax expense in the period incurred.

The calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations, including 
those for transfer pricing. We recognize liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on our estimate of whether, and the 
extent to which, additional taxes will be due. If we ultimately determine that payment of these amounts is unnecessary, we 
reverse the liability and recognize a tax benefit during the period in which we determine that the liability is no longer necessary. 
We also recognize income tax benefits to the extent that it is more likely than not that our positions will be sustained when 
challenged by the taxing authorities. We derecognize income tax benefits when, based on new information, we determine that 
it is no longer more likely than not that our position will be sustained. To the extent we prevail in matters for which liabilities 
have been established, or determine we need to derecognize tax benefits recorded in prior periods, our results of operations and 
effective tax rate in a given period could be materially affected. An unfavorable tax settlement would require use of our cash, 
and lead to recognition of expense to the extent the settlement amount exceeds recorded liabilities, resulting in an increase in 
our effective tax rate in the period of resolution. To reduce our risk of an unfavorable transfer price settlement, the Company 
applies consistent transfer pricing policies and practices globally, supports pricing with economic studies and seeks advance 
pricing agreements and joint audits to the extent possible. A favorable tax settlement would be recognized as a reduction of 
expense to the extent the settlement amount is lower than recorded liabilities and, in the case of an income tax settlement, would 
result in a reduction in our effective tax rate in the period of resolution. We report interest and penalties related to uncertain 
income tax positions as income tax expense. 

For additional information regarding uncertain income tax positions and valuation allowances, refer to Note to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements No. 6, Income Taxes.

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Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits.  We have recorded liabilities for pension and other postretirement benefits of $606 
million and $236 million, respectively, at December 31, 2020. Our recorded liabilities and net periodic costs for pensions and 
other postretirement benefits are based on a number of assumptions, including:

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

life expectancies,

retirement rates,

discount rates,

long term rates of return on plan assets,

inflation rates,

future compensation levels,

future health care costs, and

• maximum company-covered benefit costs.

Certain of these assumptions are determined with the assistance of independent actuaries. Assumptions about life expectancies, 
retirement rates, future compensation levels and future health care costs are based on past experience and anticipated future 
trends. The discount rate for our U.S. plans is based on a yield curve derived from a portfolio of corporate bonds from issuers 
rated AA or higher as of December 31 and is reviewed annually. Our expected benefit payment cash flows are discounted based 
on  spot  rates  developed  from  the  yield  curve.  The  mortality  assumption  for  our  U.S.  plans  is  based  on  actual  historical 
experience, an assumed long term rate of future improvement based on published actuarial tables, and current government 
regulations related to lump sum payment factors. The long term rate of return on U.S. plan assets is based on estimates of future 
long term rates of return similar to the target allocation of substantially all fixed income securities. Actual U.S. pension fund 
asset allocations are reviewed on a monthly basis and the pension fund is rebalanced to target ranges on an as-needed basis. 
These assumptions are reviewed regularly and revised when appropriate. Changes in one or more of them may affect the amount 
of our recorded liabilities and net periodic costs for these benefits. Other assumptions involving demographic factors such as 
retirement age and turnover are evaluated periodically and are updated to reflect our experience and expectations for the future. 
If actual experience differs from expectations, our financial position, results of operations and liquidity in future periods may 
be affected.

The weighted average discount rate used in estimating the total liability for our U.S. pension and other postretirement benefit 
plans was 2.42% and 2.34%, respectively, at December 31, 2020, compared to 3.22% and 3.14%, respectively, at December 31, 
2019. The decrease in the discount rate at December 31, 2020 was due primarily to lower yields on highly rated corporate 
bonds. Interest cost included in our U.S. net periodic pension cost was $126 million in 2020, compared to $173 million in 2019 
and $157 million in 2018. Interest cost included in our worldwide net periodic other postretirement benefits cost was $8 million 
in 2020, compared to $11 million in 2019 and $12 million in 2018. 

The  following  table  presents  the  sensitivity  of  our  U.S. projected  pension  benefit  obligation  and  accumulated  other 
postretirement benefits obligation to the indicated increase/decrease in the discount rate:

(Dollars in millions)
Assumption:
Pensions .................................................................................................... 
Other Postretirement Benefits ............................................................... 

Change

+ / − Change at December 31, 2020  
PBO/ABO     Annual Expense  

+/- 0.5%   $
+/- 0.5%    

290    $
5     

5 
—

Changes in general interest rates and corporate (AA or better) credit spreads impact our discount rate and thereby our U.S. 
pension  benefit  obligation.  Our  U.S.  pension  plans  are  invested  in  a  portfolio  of  substantially  all  fixed  income  securities 
designed to offset the impact of future discount rate movements on liabilities for these plans. If corporate (AA or better) interest 
rates increase or decrease in parallel (i.e., across all maturities), the investment portfolio described above is designed to mitigate 
a substantial portion of the expected change in our U.S. pension benefit obligation. For example, if corporate (AA or better) 
interest rates increased or decreased by 0.5%, the investment portfolio described above would be expected to mitigate more 
than 85% of the expected change in our U.S. pension benefit obligation.

At December 31, 2020, our net actuarial loss included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("AOCL") related to global 
pension plans was $2,989 million, $2,353 million of which related to our U.S. pension plans. The net actuarial loss included in 
AOCL related to our U.S. pension plans is primarily due to declines in U.S. discount rates and plan asset losses that occurred 
prior  to  2015,  plus  the  impact  of  prior  increases  in  estimated  life  expectancies.  For  purposes  of  determining  our  2020 

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U.S. pension  total  benefits  cost,  we  recognized  $109  million  of  the  net  actuarial  losses  in  2020.  We  will  recognize 
approximately $110 million of net actuarial losses in 2021 U.S. net periodic pension cost. If our future experience is consistent 
with our assumptions as of December 31, 2020, actuarial loss recognition over the next few years will remain at an amount 
near that to be recognized in 2021 before it begins to gradually decline. In addition, if annual lump sum payments from a 
pension plan exceed annual service and interest cost for that plan, accelerated recognition of net actuarial losses will be required 
through a settlement in total benefits cost.

The actual rate of return on our U.S. pension fund was 13.20%, 15.90% and (1.90)% in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, as 
compared to the expected rate of 4.22%, 5.25% and 4.58% in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. We use the fair value of our 
pension assets in the calculation of pension expense for all of our U.S. pension plans.

The weighted average amortization period for our U.S. pension plans is approximately 17 years. 

Service cost of pension plans was recorded in CGS, as part of the cost of inventory sold during the period, or SAG in our 
Consolidated Statements of Operations, based on the specific roles (i.e., manufacturing vs. non-manufacturing) of employee 
groups  covered  by  each  of  our  pension  plans.   In  2020,  2019  and  2018,  approximately  45%  and  55%  of  service  cost  was 
included  in  CGS  and  SAG,  respectively.   Non-service  related  net  periodic  pension  costs  were  recorded  in  Other  (Income) 
Expense.

Globally, we expect our 2021 net periodic pension cost to be $80 million to $100 million, including approximately $35 million 
of service cost, compared to $117 million in 2020, which included $34 million of service cost. The decrease in expected net 
periodic pension cost is primarily due to lower interest cost for our U.S. pension plans from decreases in interest rates.

We experienced a decrease in our U.S. discount rate at the end of 2020 and a large portion of the $30 million net actuarial loss 
included in AOCL for our worldwide other postretirement benefit plans as of December 31, 2020 is a result of the overall 
decline in U.S. discount rates over time. For purposes of determining 2020 worldwide net periodic other postretirement benefits 
cost, we recognized $4 million of net actuarial losses in 2020. We will recognize approximately $3 million of net actuarial 
losses in 2021. If our future experience is consistent with our assumptions as of December 31, 2020, actuarial loss recognition 
over the next few years will remain at an amount near that to be recognized in 2021 before it begins to gradually decline.

For further information on pensions and other postretirement benefits, refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
No. 17, Pension, Other Postretirement Benefits and Savings Plans.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Overview

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash generated from our operating and financing activities. Our cash flows from operating 
activities are driven primarily by our operating results and changes in our working capital requirements and our cash flows 
from financing activities are dependent upon our ability to access credit or other capital.

In  April  2020,  we  amended  and  restated  our  $2.0  billion  first  lien  revolving  credit  facility.  Changes  to  the  facility  include 
extending the maturity to April 9, 2025 and increasing the borrowing base for the facility by increasing the amount attributable 
to  the  value  of  our  principal  trademarks  and  adding  the  value  of  eligible  machinery  and  equipment,  which  improved  our 
availability under the facility by approximately $230 million at December 31, 2020. The interest rate for loans under the facility 
increased by 50 basis points to LIBOR plus 175 basis points, based on our current liquidity, and undrawn amounts under the 
facility will be subject to an annual commitment fee of 25 basis points. 

In May 2020, we further enhanced our liquidity position by issuing $800 million of 9.5% senior notes due 2025.  We used the 
net proceeds from the issuance of these notes for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of our $282 million 
8.75% notes at their maturity in August 2020.

For  further  information  on  the  other  initiatives  we  pursued  in  2020,  refer  to  “Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Overview.”

At December 31, 2020, we had $1,539 million of Cash and Cash Equivalents, compared to $908 million at December 31, 2019. 
The increase in cash and cash equivalents of $631 million was primarily due to cash flows from operating activities of $1,115 
million,  driven  by  cash  from  working  capital  of  $871  million,  and  cash  flows  from  financing  activities  of  $203  million, 
primarily due to net borrowings of $250 million, partially offset by cash used for first quarter dividends of $37 million. These 
sources of cash were partially offset by cash used by investing activities of $667 million, reflecting capital expenditures of 
$647 million. 

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, we had $3,881 million and $3,554 million, respectively, of unused availability under our 
various credit agreements. The table below provides unused availability by our significant credit facilities as of December 31: 

(In millions)
First lien revolving credit facility.................................................................................  $
European revolving credit facility................................................................................ 
Chinese credit facilities ................................................................................................ 
Mexican credit facilities ............................................................................................... 
Other domestic and international debt facilities........................................................... 
Short term credit arrangements .................................................................................... 

  $

2020

2019

1,535    $
982   
297   
48   
380   
639   
3,881    $

1,662 
899 
290 
— 
338 
365 
3,554  

The  borrowing  base  under  our  first  lien  revolving  credit  facility  is  dependent,  in  significant  part,  on  our  eligible  accounts 
receivable  and  inventory,  which  have  declined  as  a  result  of  our  lower  sales  and  production  levels  due  to  the  COVID-19 
pandemic.  A  decline  in  our  borrowing  base  would  reduce  our  availability  under  the  first  lien  revolving  credit  facility. 
Additionally, the amounts available to us from our pan-European accounts receivable securitization facility and other accounts 
receivable factoring programs have declined since December 31, 2019 due to the decline in our accounts receivable as a result 
of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our sales.

We actively monitor our liquidity and took a number of actions aimed at mitigating the negative consequences of the COVID-19 
pandemic on our cash flows and liquidity, such as suspending production at most of our manufacturing facilities during parts 
of  the  first  half  of  2020,  reducing  our  second  quarter  payroll  costs  through  a  combination  of  furloughs,  temporary  salary 
reductions  and  salary  deferrals,  refinancing  our  first  lien  revolving  credit  facility  to  extend  its  maturity  and  increase  its 
borrowing base, issuing $800 million of 9.5% senior notes due 2025, suspending the quarterly dividend on our common stock, 
reducing capital expenditures and discretionary spending, and using governmental relief efforts to defer payroll and other tax 
payments globally. We intend to operate the business in a way that allows us to address our cash flow needs with our existing 
cash and available credit if they cannot be funded by cash generated from operating or other financing activities.  We believe 
that our liquidity position is adequate to fund our operating and investing needs and debt maturities for the next twelve months 
and to provide us with the ability to respond to further changes in the business environment.

Our ability to service debt and operational requirements is also dependent, in part, on the ability of our subsidiaries to make 
distributions of cash to various other entities in our consolidated group, whether in the form of dividends, loans or otherwise. 

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In certain countries where we operate, such as China, South Africa and Argentina, transfers of funds into or out of such countries 
by way of dividends, loans, advances or payments to third-party or affiliated suppliers are generally or periodically subject to 
certain requirements, such as obtaining approval from the foreign government and/or currency exchange board before net assets 
can be transferred out of the country. In addition, certain of our credit agreements and other debt instruments limit the ability 
of foreign subsidiaries to make distributions of cash. Thus, we would have to repay and/or amend these credit agreements and 
other  debt  instruments  in  order  to  use  this  cash  to  service  our  consolidated  debt.  Because  of  the  inherent  uncertainty  of 
satisfactorily meeting these requirements or limitations, we do not consider the net assets of our subsidiaries, including our 
Chinese, South African and Argentinian subsidiaries, which are subject to such requirements or limitations, to be integral to 
our liquidity or our ability to service our debt and operational requirements. At December 31, 2020, approximately $680 million 
of net assets, including $185 million of cash and cash equivalents, were subject to such requirements. The requirements we 
must comply with to transfer funds out of China, South Africa and Argentina have not adversely impacted our ability to make 
transfers out of those countries. 

We expect our 2021 cash flow needs to include capital expenditures of approximately $850 million. We also expect interest 
expense to be $350 million to $375 million, rationalization payments to be approximately $175 million, income tax payments 
to be $125 million to $150 million, which include payments deferred from 2020, and contributions to our funded non-U.S. 
pension plans to be $25 million to $50 million. We expect working capital to be a use of cash of $450 million to $500 million 
in 2021. We intend to operate the business in a way that allows us to address these needs with our existing cash and available 
credit if they cannot be funded by cash generated from operations.

Cash Position

At December 31, 2020, significant concentrations of cash and cash equivalents held by our international subsidiaries included 
the following amounts:

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$387 million or 25% in Asia Pacific, primarily China and Japan ($337 million or 37% at December 31, 2019), 

$387 million or 25% in EMEA, primarily Belgium ($214 million or 24% at December 31, 2019), and

$384 million or 25% in Americas, primarily Brazil, Canada and Chile ($190 million or 21% at December 31, 2019).

We have deposited our cash and cash equivalents and entered into various credit agreements and derivative contracts with 
financial institutions that we considered to be substantial and creditworthy at the time of such transactions. We seek to control 
our  exposure  to  these  financial  institutions  by  diversifying  our  deposits,  credit  agreements  and  derivative  contracts  across 
multiple financial institutions, by setting deposit and counterparty credit limits based on long term credit ratings and other 
indicators  of  credit  risk  such  as  credit  default  swap  spreads,  and  by  monitoring  the  financial  strength  of  these  financial 
institutions on a regular basis. We also enter into master netting agreements with counterparties when possible. By controlling 
and monitoring exposure to financial institutions in this manner, we believe that we effectively manage the risk of loss due to 
nonperformance by a financial institution. However, we cannot provide assurance that we will not experience losses or delays 
in accessing our deposits or lines of credit due to the nonperformance of a financial institution. Our inability to access our cash 
deposits or make draws on our lines of credit, or the inability of a counterparty to fulfill its contractual obligations to us, could 
have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, financial condition or results of operations in the period in which it occurs.

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,115 million in 2020, decreasing $92 million compared to net cash provided 
by operating activities of $1,207 million in 2019. 

The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was driven by a decrease in operating income from our SBUs of $959 
million and higher cash payments for rationalizations of $127 million, primarily due to cash payments made during 2020 related 
to Gadsden. These uses of cash were partially offset by an increase in cash provided by working capital of $789 million and a 
decrease in cash income tax payments of $97 million, primarily due to our lower earnings. In addition, current year cash flows 
from  operating  activities  were  favorably  impacted  by  a  net  year-over-year  change  of  $109  million  in  Other  Assets  and 
Liabilities, Compensation and Benefits and Other Current Liabilities on the Balance Sheet, driven by governmental relief efforts 
to defer payroll tax payments as well as insurance proceeds related to hurricane damage suffered in previous years.

The net increase in cash provided by working capital includes increases in cash provided by Inventory of $707 million and 
Accounts Receivable of $61 million, driven by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which included lower sales volume as 
well as mitigating actions taken by us, such as the suspension of production and subsequent ramp up at our manufacturing 
facilities.

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Investing Activities

Net cash used by investing activities was $667 million in 2020, compared to $800 million in 2019. Capital expenditures were 
$647  million  in  2020,  compared  to  $770  million  in  2019.  Beyond  expenditures  required  to  sustain  our  facilities,  capital 
expenditures in 2020 and 2019 primarily related to investments in additional 17-inch and above capacity around the world.

Financing Activities

Net cash flows provided from financing activities were $203 million in 2020, compared to net cash used by financing activities 
of $307 million in 2019.  The $510 million year-over-year change reflects net borrowings of $250 million in 2020 in order to 
enhance  our  liquidity  and  cash  position  in  light  of  the  ongoing  COVID-19  pandemic,  versus  net  debt  repayments  of  $119 
million in 2019.  In addition, cash paid for dividends decreased $111 million from $148 million in 2019 to $37 million in 2020, 
as a result of us suspending the quarterly dividend on our common stock on April 16, 2020.

Credit Sources

In aggregate, we had total credit arrangements of $9,707 million available at December 31, 2020, of which $3,881 million were 
unused, compared to $9,054 million available at December 31, 2019, of which $3,554 million were unused. At December 31, 
2020, we had long term credit arrangements totaling $8,632 million, of which $3,242 million were unused, compared to $8,320 
million and $3,189 million, respectively, at December 31, 2019. At December 31, 2020, we had short term committed and 
uncommitted credit arrangements totaling $1,075 million, of which $639 million were unused, compared to $734 million and 
$365 million, respectively, at December 31, 2019. The continued availability of the short term uncommitted arrangements is at 
the discretion of the relevant lender and may be terminated at any time.

Outstanding Notes

At December 31, 2020, we had $3,860 million of outstanding notes, compared to $3,311 million at December 31, 2019. In May 
2020, we issued $800 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.5% senior notes due 2025, a portion of the proceeds of which 
were used to pay in full our $282 million 8.75% senior notes at maturity on August 17, 2020.

$2.0 Billion Amended and Restated First Lien Revolving Credit Facility due 2025

On April 9, 2020, we amended and restated our $2.0 billion first lien revolving credit facility. Changes to the facility include 
extending the maturity to April 9, 2025 and increasing the borrowing base for the facility by increasing the amount attributable 
to the value of our principal trademarks by $100 million and adding the value of eligible machinery and equipment. The interest 
rate for loans under the facility increased by 50 basis points to LIBOR plus 175 basis points, based on our current liquidity, 
and undrawn amounts under the facility will be subject to an annual commitment fee of 25 basis points.  

Our amended and restated first lien revolving credit facility is available in the form of loans or letters of credit.  Up to $800 
million in letters of credit and $50 million of swingline loans are available for issuance under the facility.  Availability under 
the facility is subject to a borrowing base, which is based on (i) eligible accounts receivable and inventory of The Goodyear 
Tire & Rubber Company and certain of its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries, (ii) the value of our principal trademarks in an 
amount not to exceed $400 million, (iii) the value of eligible machinery and equipment, and (iv) certain cash in an amount not 
to exceed $200 million. To the extent that our eligible accounts receivable and inventory and other components of the borrowing 
base decline in value, our borrowing base will decrease and the availability under the facility may decrease below $2.0 billion. 
In addition, if the amount of outstanding borrowings and letters of credit under the facility exceeds the borrowing base, we are 
required to prepay borrowings and/or cash collateralize letters of credit sufficient to eliminate the excess. As of December 31, 
2020, our borrowing base, and therefore our availability, under the facility was $454 million below the facility's stated amount 
of $2.0 billion.

At December 31, 2020, we had no borrowings and $11 million of letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility. At 
December 31, 2019, we had no borrowings and $37 million of letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility. 

At December 31, 2020, we had $341 million in letters of credit issued under bilateral credit agreements.

Amended and Restated Second Lien Term Loan Facility due 2025

Our amended and restated second lien term loan facility matures on March 7, 2025. The term loan bears interest, at our option, 
at (i) 200 basis points over LIBOR or (ii) 100 basis points over an alternative base rate (the higher of (a) the prime rate, (b) the 
federal funds effective rate or the overnight bank funding rate plus 50 basis points or (c) LIBOR plus 100 basis points). In 
addition, if the Total Leverage Ratio is equal to or less than 1.25 to 1.00, we have the option to further reduce the spreads 
described above by 25 basis points. "Total Leverage Ratio" has the meaning given it in the facility.

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the amounts outstanding under this facility were $400 million. 

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€800 Million Amended and Restated Senior Secured European Revolving Credit Facility due 2024

Our amended and restated European revolving credit facility consists of (i) a €180 million German tranche that is available 
only to Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany GmbH (“GDTG”) and (ii) a €620 million all-borrower tranche that is available to 
Goodyear Europe B.V. (“GEBV”), GDTG and Goodyear Dunlop Tires Operations S.A. Up to €175 million of swingline loans 
and €75 million in letters of credit are available for issuance under the all-borrower tranche. Amounts drawn under this facility 
will bear interest at LIBOR plus 150 basis points for loans denominated in U.S. dollars or pounds sterling and EURIBOR plus 
150 basis points for loans denominated in euros, and undrawn amounts under the facility are subject to an annual commitment 
fee of 25 basis points. Subject to the consent of the lenders whose commitments are to be increased, we may request that the 
facility be increased by up to €200 million.

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, there were no borrowings and no letters of credit outstanding under the European revolving 
credit facility. 

Each of our first lien revolving credit facility and our European revolving credit facility have customary representations and 
warranties including, as a condition to borrowing, that all such representations and warranties are true and correct, in all material 
respects, on the date of the borrowing, including representations as to no material adverse change in our business or financial 
condition since December 31, 2019 under the first lien facility and December 31, 2018 under the European facility.

Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities (On-Balance Sheet)

GEBV and certain other of our European subsidiaries are parties to a pan-European accounts receivable securitization facility 
that expires in 2023. The terms of the facility provide the flexibility to designate annually the maximum amount of funding 
available under the facility in an amount of not less than €30 million and not more than €450 million. For the period from 
October 18, 2018 through October 15, 2020, the designated maximum amount of the facility was €320 million. For the period 
from  October  16,  2020  through  October  18,  2021,  the  designated  maximum  amount  of  the  facility  was  decreased  to  €280 
million.

The facility involves the ongoing daily sale of substantially all of the trade accounts receivable of certain GEBV subsidiaries. 
These subsidiaries retain servicing responsibilities. Utilization under this facility is based on eligible receivable balances.

The funding commitments under the facility will expire upon the earliest to occur of: (a) September 26, 2023, (b) the non-
renewal  and  expiration  (without  substitution)  of  all  of  the  back-up  liquidity  commitments,  (c)  the  early  termination  of  the 
facility according to its terms (generally upon an Early Amortisation Event (as defined in the facility), which includes, among 
other things, events similar to the events of default under our senior secured credit facilities; certain tax law changes; or certain 
changes to law, regulation or accounting standards), or (d) our request for early termination of the facility. The facility’s current 
back-up liquidity commitments will expire on October 18, 2021. 

At  December 31,  2020,  the  amounts  available  and  utilized  under  this  program  totaled  $291  million  (€237  million).  At 
December 31, 2019, the amounts available and utilized under this program totaled $327 million (€291 million). The program 
does not qualify for sale accounting, and accordingly, these amounts are included in Long Term Debt and Finance Leases.

Accounts Receivable Factoring Facilities (Off-Balance Sheet)

We have sold certain of our trade receivables under off-balance sheet programs. For these programs, we have concluded that 
there is generally no risk of loss to us from non-payment of the sold receivables. At December 31, 2020, the gross amount of 
receivables sold was $451 million, compared to $548 million at December 31, 2019.

Supplier Financing 

We have entered into payment processing agreements with several financial institutions. Under these agreements, the financial 
institution acts as our paying agent with respect to accounts payable due to our suppliers. These agreements also allow our 
suppliers  to  sell  their  receivables  to  the  financial  institutions  at  the  sole  discretion  of  both  the  supplier  and  the  financial 
institution on terms that are negotiated between them. We are not always notified when our suppliers sell receivables under 
these programs. Our obligations to our suppliers, including the amounts due and scheduled payment dates, are not impacted by 
our suppliers' decisions to sell their receivables under the program. Agreements for such supplier financing programs totaled 
up to $500 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Further Information

On November 30, 2020, the ICE Benchmark Administration, the administrator of LIBOR, with the support of the U.S. Federal 
Reserve  Board  and  the  U.K.  Financial  Conduct  Authority,  announced  plans  to  consult  on  ceasing  the  publication  of  USD 
LIBOR on December 31, 2021 for only the one week and two month USD LIBOR tenors, and on June 30, 2023 for all other 
USD LIBOR tenors.  In the United States, efforts to identify a set of alternative U.S. dollar reference interest rates include 

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proposals by the Alternative Reference Rates Committee that has been convened by the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal 
Reserve Bank of New York to encourage market participants’ use of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, known as SOFR. 
Additionally, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. launched a consultation on technical issues related to 
new benchmark fallbacks for derivative contracts that reference certain interbank offered rates, including LIBOR.  We cannot 
currently predict the effect of the discontinuation of, or other changes to, LIBOR or any establishment of alternative reference 
rates in the United States, the European Union or elsewhere on the global capital markets. The uncertainty regarding the future 
of  LIBOR,  as  well  as  the  transition  from  LIBOR  to  any  alternative  reference  rate  or  rates,  could  have  adverse  impacts  on 
floating rate obligations, loans, deposits, derivatives and other financial instruments that currently use LIBOR as a benchmark 
rate.  We have identified and evaluated our financing obligations and other contracts that refer to LIBOR and expect to be able 
to transition those obligations and contracts to an alternative reference rate in the event of the discontinuation of LIBOR. Our 
amended and restated first lien revolving credit facility, our second lien term loan facility and our European revolving credit 
facility, which constitute the most significant of our LIBOR-based debt obligations, contain “fallback” provisions that address 
the potential discontinuation of LIBOR and facilitate the adoption of an alternate rate of interest. We have not issued any long 
term floating rate notes. Our amended and restated first lien revolving credit facility and second lien term loan facility also 
contain express provisions for the use, at our option, of an alternative base rate (the higher of (a) the prime rate, (b) the federal 
funds effective rate or the overnight bank funding rate plus 50 basis points or (c) LIBOR plus 100 basis points). We do not 
believe that the discontinuation of LIBOR, or its replacement with an alternative reference rate or rates, will have a material 
impact on our results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

For a further description of the terms of our outstanding notes, first lien revolving credit facility, second lien term loan facility, 
European  revolving  credit  facility  and  pan-European  accounts  receivable  securitization  facility,  refer  to  Note  to  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements No. 15, Financing Arrangements and Derivative Financial Instruments.

Covenant Compliance

Our first and second lien credit facilities and some of the indentures governing our notes contain certain covenants that, among 
other things, limit our ability to incur additional debt or issue redeemable preferred stock, pay dividends, repurchase shares or 
make certain other restricted payments or investments, incur liens, sell assets, incur restrictions on the ability of our subsidiaries 
to pay dividends or to make other payments to us, enter into affiliate transactions, engage in sale and leaseback transactions, 
and  consolidate,  merge,  sell  or  otherwise  dispose  of  all  or  substantially  all  of  our  assets.  These  covenants  are  subject  to 
significant exceptions and qualifications. Our first and second lien credit facilities and the indentures governing our notes also 
have customary defaults, including cross-defaults to material indebtedness of Goodyear and its subsidiaries.

We have additional financial covenants in our first and second lien credit facilities that are currently not applicable. We only 
become subject to these financial covenants when certain events occur. These financial covenants and related events are as 
follows:

• We become subject to the financial covenant contained in our first lien revolving credit facility when the aggregate 
amount of our Parent Company (The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company) and guarantor subsidiaries cash and cash 
equivalents  (“Available  Cash”)  plus  our  availability  under  our  first  lien  revolving  credit  facility  is  less  than 
$200 million. If this were to occur, our ratio of EBITDA to Consolidated Interest Expense may not be less than 2.0 to 
1.0 for the most recent period of four consecutive fiscal quarters. As of December 31, 2020, our unused availability 
under this facility of $1,535 million plus our Available Cash of $408 million totaled $1,943 million, which is in excess 
of $200 million.

• We become subject to a covenant contained in our second lien credit facility upon certain asset sales. The covenant 
provides  that,  before  we  use  cash  proceeds  from  certain  asset  sales  to  repay  any  junior  lien,  senior  unsecured  or 
subordinated indebtedness, we must first offer to use such cash proceeds to prepay borrowings under the second lien 
credit  facility  unless  our  ratio  of  Consolidated  Net  Secured  Indebtedness  to  EBITDA  (Pro  Forma  Senior  Secured 
Leverage Ratio) for any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters is equal to or less than 3.0 to 1.0.

In addition, our European revolving credit facility contains non-financial covenants similar to the non-financial covenants in 
our first and second lien credit facilities that are described above and a financial covenant applicable only to GEBV and its 
subsidiaries. This financial covenant provides that we are not permitted to allow GEBV’s ratio of Consolidated Net GEBV 
Indebtedness to Consolidated GEBV EBITDA for a period of four consecutive fiscal quarters to be greater than 3.0 to 1.0 at 
the end of any fiscal quarter. Consolidated Net GEBV Indebtedness is determined net of the sum of cash and cash equivalents 
in excess of $100 million held by GEBV and its subsidiaries, cash and cash equivalents in excess of $150 million held by the 
Parent Company and its U.S. subsidiaries, and availability under our first lien revolving credit facility if the ratio of EBITDA 
to Consolidated Interest Expense described above is not applicable and the conditions to borrowing under the first lien revolving 
credit facility are met. Consolidated Net GEBV Indebtedness also excludes loans from other consolidated Goodyear entities. 

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This financial covenant is also included in our pan-European accounts receivable securitization facility. At December 31, 2020, 
we were in compliance with this financial covenant.

Our  credit  facilities  also  state  that  we  may  only  incur  additional  debt  or  make  restricted  payments  that  are  not  otherwise 
expressly permitted if, after giving effect to the debt incurrence or the restricted payment, our ratio of EBITDA to Consolidated 
Interest  Expense  for  the  prior  four  fiscal  quarters  would  exceed  2.0  to  1.0.  Certain  of  our  senior  note  indentures  have 
substantially similar limitations on incurring debt and making restricted payments. Our credit facilities and indentures also 
permit the incurrence of additional debt through other provisions in those agreements without regard to our ability to satisfy 
the ratio-based incurrence test described above. We believe that these other provisions provide us with sufficient flexibility to 
incur additional debt necessary to meet our operating, investing and financing needs without regard to our ability to satisfy the 
ratio-based incurrence test.

Covenants could change based upon a refinancing or amendment of an existing facility, or additional covenants may be added 
in connection with the incurrence of new debt.

As of December 31, 2020, we were in compliance with the currently applicable material covenants imposed by our principal 
credit facilities and indentures.

The terms “Available Cash,” “EBITDA,” “Consolidated Interest Expense,” “Consolidated Net Secured Indebtedness,” “Pro 
Forma Senior Secured Leverage Ratio,” “Consolidated Net GEBV Indebtedness” and “Consolidated GEBV EBITDA” have 
the meanings given them in the respective credit facilities.

Potential Future Financings

In addition to our previous financing activities, we may seek to undertake additional financing actions which could include 
restructuring bank debt or capital markets transactions, possibly including the issuance of additional debt or equity. Given the 
inherent uncertainty of market conditions, access to the capital markets cannot be assured. 

Our future liquidity requirements may make it necessary for us to incur additional debt. However, a substantial portion of our 
assets are already subject to liens securing our indebtedness. As a result, we are limited in our ability to pledge our remaining 
assets as security for additional secured indebtedness. In addition, no assurance can be given as to our ability to raise additional 
unsecured debt.

Dividends and Common Stock Repurchase Program

Under our primary credit facilities and some of our note indentures, we are permitted to pay dividends on and repurchase our 
capital  stock  (which  constitute  restricted  payments)  as  long  as  no  default  will  have  occurred  and  be  continuing,  additional 
indebtedness can be incurred under the credit facilities or indentures following the payment, and certain financial tests are 
satisfied.

During  2020,  2019  and  2018,  we  paid  cash  dividends  of  $37  million,  $148  million  and  $138  million,  respectively,  on  our 
common stock. This excludes dividends earned on stock-based compensation plans of $1 million, $2 million and $1 million 
for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. On April 16, 2020, we announced that we have suspended the quarterly dividend on our 
common stock.

From time to time, we repurchase shares of our common stock under programs approved by the Board of Directors.  During 
2020  and  2019,  we  did  not  repurchase  any  shares  of  our  common  stock.  During  2018,  we  repurchased  shares  totaling 
approximately $220 million under a program that expired on December 31, 2019.

The restrictions imposed by our credit facilities and indentures did not affect our ability to pay the dividends on or repurchase 
our  capital  stock  as  described  above,  and  are  not  expected  to  affect  our  ability  to  pay  similar  dividends  or  make  similar 
repurchases in the future.

Asset Dispositions

The restrictions on asset sales imposed by our material indebtedness have not affected our ability to divest non-core businesses, 
and those divestitures have not affected our ability to comply with those restrictions.

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information

Certain of our subsidiaries, which are listed on Exhibit 22.1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 
31, 2020 and are generally holding companies or smaller operating companies, have guaranteed our obligations under the $1.0 
billion outstanding principal amount of 5.125% senior notes due 2023, the $800 million outstanding principal amount of 9.5% 
senior  notes  due  2025,  the  $900  million  outstanding  principal  amount  of  5%  senior  notes  due  2026  and  the  $700  million 
outstanding principal amount of 4.875% senior notes due 2027 (collectively, the “Notes”).

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The Notes have been issued by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the “Parent Company”) and are its senior unsecured 
obligations. The Notes rank equally in right of payment with all of our existing and future senior unsecured obligations and 
senior to any of our future subordinated indebtedness. The Notes are effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured 
indebtedness to the extent of the assets securing that indebtedness. The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a 
joint and several basis by each of our wholly-owned U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries that also guarantee our obligations under 
certain  of  our  senior  secured  credit  facilities  (such  guarantees,  the  “Guarantees”;  and,  such  guaranteeing  subsidiaries,  the 
“Subsidiary Guarantors”). The Guarantees are senior unsecured obligations of the Subsidiary Guarantors and rank equally in 
right of payment with all existing and future senior unsecured obligations of our Subsidiary Guarantors. The Guarantees are 
effectively subordinated to existing and future secured indebtedness of the Subsidiary Guarantors to the extent of the assets 
securing that indebtedness.

The Notes are structurally subordinated to all of the existing and future debt and other liabilities, including trade payables, of 
our subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Notes (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”). The Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries will have 
no obligation, contingent or otherwise, to pay amounts due under the Notes or to make funds available to pay those amounts. 
Certain Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries are limited in their ability to remit funds to us by means of dividends, advances or loans 
due to required foreign government and/or currency exchange board approvals or limitations in credit agreements or other debt 
instruments of those subsidiaries.

The Subsidiary Guarantors, as primary obligors and not merely as sureties, jointly and severally irrevocably and unconditionally 
guarantee on a senior unsecured basis the performance and full and punctual payment when due of all obligations of the Parent 
Company under the Notes and the related indentures, whether for payment of principal of or interest on the Notes, expenses, 
indemnification or otherwise. The Guarantees of the Subsidiary Guarantors are subject to release in limited circumstances only 
upon the occurrence of certain customary conditions.

Although  the  Guarantees  provide  the  holders  of  Notes  with  a  direct  unsecured  claim  against  the  assets  of  the  Subsidiary 
Guarantors, under U.S. federal bankruptcy law and comparable provisions of U.S. state fraudulent transfer laws, in certain 
circumstances  a  court  could  cancel  a  Guarantee  and  order  the  return  of  any  payments  made  thereunder  to  the  Subsidiary 
Guarantor or to a fund for the benefit of its creditors.

A  court  might  take  these  actions  if  it  found,  among  other  things,  that  when  the  Subsidiary  Guarantors  incurred  the  debt 
evidenced by their Guarantee (i) they received less than reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration for the incurrence of 
the debt and (ii) any one of the following conditions was satisfied:

•

•

•

the Subsidiary Guarantor was insolvent or rendered insolvent by reason of the incurrence;

the  Subsidiary  Guarantor  was  engaged  in  a  business  or  transaction  for  which  its  remaining  assets  constituted 
unreasonably small capital; or

the Subsidiary Guarantor intended to incur, or believed (or reasonably should have believed) that it would incur, debts 
beyond its ability to pay as those debts matured.

In  applying  the  above  factors,  a  court  would  likely  find  that  a  Subsidiary  Guarantor  did  not  receive  fair  consideration  or 
reasonably equivalent value for its Guarantee, except to the extent that it benefited directly or indirectly from the issuance of 
the Notes. The determination of whether a guarantor was or was not rendered “insolvent” when it entered into its guarantee 
will vary depending on the law of the jurisdiction being applied. Generally, an entity would be considered insolvent if the sum 
of its debts (including contingent or unliquidated debts) is greater than all of its assets at a fair valuation or if the present fair 
salable value of its assets is less than the amount that will be required to pay its probable liability on its existing debts, including 
contingent or unliquidated debts, as they mature.

Under  Canadian  federal  bankruptcy  and  insolvency  laws  and  comparable  provincial  laws  on  preferences,  fraudulent 
conveyances or other challengeable or voidable transactions, the Guarantees could be challenged as a preference, fraudulent 
conveyance,  transfer  at  undervalue  or  other  challengeable  or  voidable  transaction.  The  test  to  be  applied  varies  among  the 
different pieces of legislation, but as a general matter these types of challenges may arise in circumstances where:

•

•

such action was intended to defeat, hinder, delay, defraud or prejudice creditors or others;

such action was taken within a specified period of time prior to the commencement of proceedings under Canadian 
bankruptcy, insolvency or restructuring legislation in respect of a Subsidiary Guarantor, the consideration received by 
the  Subsidiary  Guarantor  was  conspicuously  less  than  the  fair  market  value  of  the  consideration  given,  and  the 
Subsidiary Guarantor was insolvent or rendered insolvent by such action and (in some circumstances, or) such action 
was intended to defraud, defeat or delay a creditor;

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•

•

such action was taken within a specified period of time prior to the commencement of proceedings under Canadian 
bankruptcy, insolvency or restructuring legislation in respect of a Subsidiary Guarantor and such action was taken, or 
is  deemed  to  have  been  taken,  with  a  view  to  giving  a  creditor  a  preference  over  other  creditors  or,  in  some 
circumstances, had the effect of giving a creditor a preference over other creditors; or

a Subsidiary Guarantor is found to have acted in a manner that was oppressive, unfairly prejudicial to or unfairly 
disregarded the interests of any shareholder, creditor, director, officer or other interested party.

In addition, in certain insolvency proceedings a Canadian court may subordinate claims in respect of the Guarantees to other 
claims against a Subsidiary Guarantor under the principle of equitable subordination if the court determines that (1) the holder 
of Notes engaged in some type of inequitable or improper conduct, (2) the inequitable or improper conduct resulted in injury 
to other creditors or conferred an unfair advantage upon the holder of Notes and (3) equitable subordination is not inconsistent 
with the provisions of the relevant solvency statute.

If a court canceled a Guarantee, the holders of Notes would no longer have a claim against that Subsidiary Guarantor or its 
assets.

Each  Guarantee  is  limited,  by  its  terms,  to  an  amount  not  to  exceed  the  maximum  amount  that  can  be  guaranteed  by  the 
applicable Subsidiary Guarantor without rendering the Guarantee, as it relates to that Subsidiary Guarantor, voidable under 
applicable law relating to fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer or similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally.

Each Subsidiary Guarantor is a consolidated subsidiary of the Parent Company at the date of the balance sheet presented. The 
following  tables  present  summarized  financial  information  for  the  Parent  Company  and  the  Subsidiary  Guarantors  on  a 
combined basis after elimination of (i) intercompany transactions and balances among the Parent Company and the Subsidiary 
Guarantors and (ii) equity in earnings from and investments in any Non-Guarantor Subsidiary.

(In millions)
Total Current Assets(1)........................................................................................................................... 
Total Non-Current Assets ..................................................................................................................... 

Total Current Liabilities ........................................................................................................................ 
Total Non-Current Liabilities................................................................................................................ 

Summarized
Balance Sheet
December 31,
2020

$

$

4,662 
5,426 

1,960 
7,538  

(1)

Includes receivables due from Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries of $2,428 million as of December 31, 2020.

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(In millions)
Net Sales................................................................................................................................................ 
Cost of Goods Sold ............................................................................................................................... 
Selling, Administrative and General Expense....................................................................................... 
Goodwill and Other Asset Impairments................................................................................................ 
Rationalizations..................................................................................................................................... 
Interest Expense .................................................................................................................................... 
Other (Income) Expense........................................................................................................................ 
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes(2).................................................................................................. 

Net Income (Loss)................................................................................................................................. 
Goodyear Net Income (Loss) ................................................................................................................ 

Summarized Statement 
of Operations
Year Ended
December 31, 2020

$

$

$
$

6,114 
5,277 
1,094 
148 
95 
257 
(58)
(699)

(806)
(806)

(2)

Includes income from intercompany transactions with Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries of $527 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2020, primarily from royalties, dividends, interest and intercompany product sales.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Contractual Obligations

The following table presents our contractual obligations and commitments to make future payments as of December 31, 2020:

2022

2021

Total

(In millions)
Debt Obligations(1) ............................................  $ 5,769    $
539    $
Finance Lease Obligations(2) .............................   
17     
250     
Interest Payments(3) ...........................................    1,727     
293     
Operating Lease Obligations(4)..........................    1,151     
245     
Pension Benefits(5).............................................   
62     
310     
Other Postretirement Benefits(6) ........................   
16     
144     
Workers’ Compensation(7).................................   
29     
255     
Binding Commitments(8) ...................................    2,054      1,294     
Uncertain Income Tax Positions(9) ....................   
4     

2023
472    $ 1,696    $
2     
263     
146     
62     
15     
17     
165     
—     
  $ 11,671    $ 2,499    $ 1,253    $ 2,366    $

3     
277     
186     
62     
16     
22     
209     
6     

11     

2024

2025

Beyond
2025

87    $ 1,216    $ 1,759 
225 
1     
548 
196     
376 
110     
NA 
62     
68 
15     
163 
13     
143 
132     
— 
—     
616    $ 1,655    $ 3,282  

2     
150     
88     
62   
14     
11     
111     
1     

(1)

(2)
(3)

(4)

(5)

Debt  obligations  include  Notes  Payable  and  Overdrafts,  and  excludes  the  impact  of  deferred  financing  fees  and 
unamortized discounts.
The minimum lease payments for finance lease obligations are $796 million.
These amounts represent future interest payments related to our existing debt obligations and finance leases based on 
fixed and variable interest rates specified in the associated debt and lease agreements. The amounts provided relate 
only to existing debt obligations and do not assume the refinancing or replacement of such debt or future changes in 
variable interest rates.
Operating lease obligations have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $10 million, $8 million, $6 million, 
$4 million, $2 million and $4 million in each of the periods above, respectively, for a total of $34 million. Payments, 
net of minimum sublease rentals, total $1,117 million. The present value of the net operating lease payments, including 
sublease  rentals,  is  $853 million.  The  operating  leases  relate  to,  among  other  things,  real  estate,  vehicles,  data 
processing equipment and miscellaneous other assets. No asset is leased from any related party.
The obligation related to pension benefits is actuarially determined and is reflective of obligations as of December 31, 
2020.  Although  subject  to  change,  the  amounts  set  forth  in  the  table  represent  the  mid-point  of  the  range  of  our 
expected contributions for funded U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans, plus expected cash funding of direct participant 
payments to our U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans. 

We made significant contributions to fully fund our U.S. pension plans in 2013 and 2014. We have no minimum 
funding  requirements  for  our  funded  U.S.  pension  plans  under  current  ERISA  law  or  the  provisions  of  our  USW 
collective bargaining agreement, which requires us to maintain an annual ERISA funded status for the hourly U.S. 
pension plan of at least 97%.

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returns from our fixed income portfolio and any changes to ERISA law. For further information on the U.S. pension 
investment strategy, refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 17, Pension, Other Postretirement 
Benefits and Savings Plans. 

Future non-U.S. contributions are affected by factors such as:

•

•

•

future interest rate levels,

the amount and timing of asset returns, and

how  contributions  in  excess  of  the  minimum  requirements  could  impact  the  amount  and  timing  of  future 
contributions.

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

The payments presented above are expected payments for the next 10 years. The payments for other postretirement 
benefits reflect the estimated benefit payments of the plans using the provisions currently in effect. Under the relevant 
summary  plan  descriptions  or  plan  documents  we  have  the  right  to  modify  or  terminate  the  plans.  The  obligation 
related to other postretirement benefits is actuarially determined on an annual basis.
The payments for workers’ compensation obligations are based upon recent historical payment patterns on claims. 
The present value of anticipated claims payments for workers’ compensation is $196 million.
Binding commitments are for raw materials, capital expenditures, utilities, and various other types of contracts. The 
obligations to purchase raw materials include supply contracts at both fixed and variable prices. Those with variable 
prices are based on index rates for those commodities at December 31, 2020.
These  amounts  primarily  represent  expected  payments  with  interest  for  uncertain  income  tax  positions  as  of 
December 31, 2020. We have reflected them in the period in which we believe they will be ultimately settled based 
upon our experience with these matters.

Additional  other  long  term  liabilities  include  items  such  as  general  and  product  liabilities,  environmental  liabilities  and 
miscellaneous other long term liabilities. These other liabilities are not contractual obligations by nature. We cannot, with any 
degree of reliability, determine the years in which these liabilities might ultimately be settled. Accordingly, these other long 
term liabilities are not included in the above table.

In addition, pursuant to certain long term agreements, we will purchase varying amounts of certain raw materials and finished 
goods at agreed upon base prices that may be subject to periodic adjustments for changes in raw material costs and market 
price adjustments, or in quantities that may be subject to periodic adjustments for changes in our or our suppliers' production 
levels. These contingent contractual obligations, the amounts of which cannot be estimated, are not included in the table above.

We  do  not  engage  in  the  trading  of  commodity  contracts  or  any  related  derivative  contracts.  We  generally  purchase  raw 
materials and energy through short term, intermediate and long term supply contracts at fixed prices or at formula prices related 
to market prices or negotiated prices. We may, however, from time to time, enter into contracts to hedge our energy costs.

At December 31, 2020, we had an agreement to provide a revolving loan commitment to TireHub of up to $100 million.  As 
of December 31, 2020, $14 million was drawn on this commitment.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

An off-balance sheet arrangement is any transaction, agreement or other contractual arrangement involving an unconsolidated 
entity under which a company has:

• made guarantees,

•

•

•

retained or held a contingent interest in transferred assets,

undertaken an obligation under certain derivative instruments, or

undertaken any obligation arising out of a material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, 
liquidity,  market  risk  or  credit  risk  support  to  the  company,  or  that  engages  in  leasing,  hedging  or  research  and 
development arrangements with the company.

We have entered into certain arrangements under which we have provided guarantees that are off-balance sheet arrangements. 
Those guarantees totaled $73 million at December 31, 2020. For further information about our guarantees, refer to Note to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements No. 19, Commitments and Contingent Liabilities.

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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION — SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

Certain  information  in  this  Annual  Report  (other  than  historical  data  and  information)  may  constitute  forward-looking 
statements regarding events and trends that may affect our future operating results and financial position. The words “estimate,” 
“expect,” “intend” and “project,” as well as other words or expressions of similar meaning, are intended to identify forward-
looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the 
date of this Annual Report. Such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, are inherently uncertain, are 
subject to risks and should be viewed with caution. Actual results and experience may differ materially from the forward-
looking statements as a result of many factors, including:

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our future results of operations, financial condition and liquidity are expected to be adversely impacted by the COVID-
19 pandemic, and that impact may be material;

if we do not successfully implement our strategic initiatives, our operating results, financial condition and liquidity 
may be materially adversely affected;

we face significant global competition and our market share could decline;

deteriorating economic conditions in any of our major markets, or an inability to access capital markets or third-party 
financing when necessary, may materially adversely affect our operating results, financial condition and liquidity;

raw material and energy costs may materially adversely affect our operating results and financial condition;

if we experience a labor strike, work  stoppage  or other similar  event our business, results of operations, financial 
condition and liquidity could be materially adversely affected;

our international operations have certain  risks that  may materially adversely affect our operating results, financial 
condition and liquidity;

we have foreign currency translation and transaction risks that may materially adversely affect our operating results, 
financial condition and liquidity;

our long term ability to meet our obligations, to repay maturing indebtedness or to implement strategic initiatives may 
be dependent on our ability to access capital markets in the future and to improve our operating results;

financial difficulties, work stoppages, supply disruptions or economic conditions affecting our major OE customers, 
dealers or suppliers could harm our business;

our capital expenditures may not be adequate to maintain our competitive position and may not be implemented in a 
timely or cost-effective manner;

we  have  a  substantial  amount  of  debt,  which  could  restrict  our  growth,  place  us  at  a  competitive  disadvantage  or 
otherwise materially adversely affect our financial health;

any failure to be in compliance with any material provision or covenant of our debt instruments, or a material reduction 
in the borrowing base under our revolving credit facility, could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and 
operations;

our  variable  rate  indebtedness  subjects  us  to  interest  rate  risk,  which  could  cause  our  debt  service  obligations  to 
increase significantly;

we have substantial fixed costs and, as a result, our operating income fluctuates disproportionately with changes in 
our net sales;

we may incur significant costs in connection with our contingent liabilities and tax matters;

our  reserves  for  contingent  liabilities  and  our  recorded  insurance  assets  are  subject  to  various  uncertainties,  the 
outcome of which may result in our actual costs being significantly higher than the amounts recorded;

we are subject to extensive government regulations that may materially adversely affect our operating results;

we may be adversely affected by any disruption in, or failure of, our information technology systems due to computer 
viruses, unauthorized access, cyber-attack, natural disasters or other similar disruptions;

if we are unable to attract and retain key personnel, our business could be materially adversely affected; and

we may be impacted by economic and supply disruptions associated with events beyond our control, such as war, acts 
of terror, political unrest, public health concerns, labor disputes or natural disasters.

It is not possible to foresee or identify all such factors. We will not revise or update any forward-looking statement or disclose 
any facts, events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof that may affect the accuracy of any forward-looking statement.

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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

We utilize derivative financial instrument contracts and nonderivative instruments to manage interest rate, foreign exchange 
and commodity price risks. We have established a control environment that includes policies and procedures for risk assessment 
and the approval, reporting and monitoring of derivative financial instrument activities. We do not hold or issue derivative 
financial instruments for trading purposes.

Commodity Price Risk

The raw materials costs to which our operations are principally exposed include the cost of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, 
carbon black, fabrics, steel cord and other petrochemical-based commodities. Approximately two-thirds of our raw materials 
are petroleum-based, the cost of which may be affected by fluctuations in the price of oil. We currently do not hedge commodity 
prices.  We  do,  however,  use  various  strategies  to  partially  offset  cost  increases  for  raw  materials,  including  centralizing 
purchases  of  raw  materials  through  our  global  procurement  organization  in  an  effort  to  leverage  our  purchasing  power, 
expanding our capabilities to substitute lower cost raw materials, and reducing the amount of material required in each tire.

Interest Rate Risk

We continuously monitor our fixed and floating rate debt mix. Within defined limitations, we manage the mix using refinancing. 
At December 31, 2020, 24% of our debt was at variable interest rates averaging 2.79% compared to 32% at an average rate of 
3.81% at December 31, 2019.

The following table presents information about long term fixed rate debt, excluding finance leases, at December 31: 

 (In millions)
Carrying amount — liability .........................................................................................  $
Fair value — liability .................................................................................................... 
Pro forma fair value — liability.................................................................................... 

2020

2019

4,094    $
4,283   
4,353   

3,434 
3,558 
3,629  

The pro forma information assumes an 100 basis point decrease in market interest rates at December 31 of each year, and 
reflects the estimated fair value of fixed rate debt outstanding at that date under that assumption. The sensitivity of our fixed 
rate debt to changes in interest rates was determined using current market pricing models.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

We enter into foreign currency contracts in order to reduce the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on our consolidated 
results  of  operations  and  future  foreign  currency-denominated  cash  flows.  These  contracts  reduce  exposure  to  currency 
movements affecting existing foreign currency-denominated assets, liabilities, firm commitments and forecasted transactions 
resulting  primarily  from  trade  purchases  and  sales,  equipment  acquisitions,  intercompany  loans  and  royalty  agreements. 
Contracts hedging short term trade receivables and payables normally have no hedging designation.

The following table presents foreign currency derivative information at December 31: 

 (In millions)
Fair value — asset (liability).........................................................................................  $
Pro forma decrease in fair value ................................................................................... 
Contract maturities ....................................................................................................... 

2020

(33)   $
(167)  
1/21-12/21   

2019

(8)
(199)
1/20-12/21  

The pro forma decrease in fair value assumes a 10% adverse change in underlying foreign exchange rates at December 31 of 
each year, and reflects the estimated change in the fair value of contracts outstanding at that date under that assumption. The 
sensitivity of our foreign currency positions to changes in exchange rates was determined using current market pricing models.

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 (In millions)
Current asset (liability):

Accounts receivable ...................................................................................................  $
Other current liabilities............................................................................................... 

Long term asset (liability):

Other assets ................................................................................................................  $
Other long term liabilities .......................................................................................... 

2020

2019

1    $

(34)  

—    $
—   

10 
(18)

1 
(1)

For further information on foreign currency contracts, refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 15, Financing 
Arrangements and Derivative Financial Instruments.

Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital 
Resources” for a discussion of our management of counterparty risk.

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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Net Sales (Note 2) .....................................................................................  $
Cost of Goods Sold ...................................................................................   
Selling, Administrative and General Expense...........................................   
Goodwill and Other Asset Impairments (Notes 11 and 12) ......................   
Rationalizations (Note 3)...........................................................................   
Interest Expense (Note 4) ..........................................................................   
Other (Income) Expense (Note 5) .............................................................   
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes .........................................................   
United States and Foreign Tax Expense (Note 6) .....................................   
Net Income (Loss) .....................................................................................   
Less: Minority Shareholders’ Net Income..............................................   
Goodyear Net Income (Loss) ..................................................................  $
Goodyear Net Income (Loss) — Per Share of Common Stock

Basic .......................................................................................................  $
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Note 7) ...................................   
Diluted....................................................................................................  $
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Note 7) ...................................   

2020

Year Ended December 31,
2019

2018

12,321    $
10,337     
2,192     
330     
159     
324     
119     
(1,140)    
110     
(1,250)    
4     
(1,254)   $

(5.35)   $
234     
(5.35)   $
234     

14,745    $
11,602     
2,323     
—     
205     
340     
98     
177     
474     
(297)    
14     
(311)   $

(1.33)   $
233     
(1.33)   $
233     

15,475 
11,961 
2,312 
— 
44 
321 
(174)
1,011 
303 
708 
15 
693 

2.92 
237 
2.89 
239  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In millions)
Net Income (Loss).....................................................................................   $
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):

Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $4 in 2020 ($4 in 2019, 
($10) in 2018) ......................................................................................    
Defined benefit plans:

Amortization of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and 
losses included in total benefit cost, net of tax of $35 in 2020 
($33 in 2019, $34 in 2018).............................................................    
(Increase)/decrease in net actuarial losses, net of tax of ($10) in 
2020 (($42) in 2019, $1 in 2018) ...................................................    
Immediate recognition of prior service cost and unrecognized 
gains and losses due to curtailments, settlements, and 
divestitures, net of tax of $7 in 2020 ($2 in 2019, $5 in 2018)......    
Prior service credit (cost) from plan amendments, net of tax of 
($1) in 2020 ($1 in 2019, ($3) in 2018) .........................................    

Deferred derivative gains (losses), net of tax of $0 in 2020 ($0 in 
2019, $3 in 2018).................................................................................    
Reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in income, 
net of tax of $0 in 2020 ($0 in 2019, $0 in 2018) ..........................    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)....................................................    
Comprehensive Income (Loss) ...............................................................    

Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Minority 
Shareholders ...........................................................................................    
Goodyear Comprehensive Income (Loss) .............................................   $

2020

Year Ended December 31,
2019

2018

(1,250)   $

(297)   $

708 

(134)    

5     

(264)

109     

104     

(3)    

(169)    

22     

(2)    

15     

(13)    
(6)    
(1,256)    

(3)    
(1,253)   $

4     

1     

10     

(14)    
(59)    
(356)    

15     
(371)   $

105 

16 

20 

(12)

9 

7 
(119)
589 

(4)
593  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except share data)
Assets:
Current Assets:

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Note 1) .........................................................................  $
Accounts Receivable (Note 9) ................................................................................... 
Inventories (Note 10) ................................................................................................. 
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets.............................................................. 
Total Current Assets............................................................................................. 
Goodwill (Note 11)....................................................................................................... 
Intangible Assets (Note 11) .......................................................................................... 
Deferred Income Taxes (Note 6) .................................................................................. 
Other Assets (Note 12) ................................................................................................. 
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets (Note 14).......................................................... 
Property, Plant and Equipment (Note 13) .................................................................... 

Total Assets............................................................................................................  $

Liabilities:
Current Liabilities:

Accounts Payable — Trade........................................................................................  $
Compensation and Benefits (Notes 17 and 18) ......................................................... 
Other Current Liabilities............................................................................................ 
Notes Payable and Overdrafts (Note 15) ................................................................... 
Operating Lease Liabilities due Within One Year (Note 14) .................................... 
Long Term Debt and Finance Leases due Within One Year (Notes 14 and 15) ....... 
Total Current Liabilities ...................................................................................... 
Operating Lease Liabilities (Note 14) .......................................................................... 
Long Term Debt and Finance Leases (Notes 14 and 15) ............................................. 
Compensation and Benefits (Notes 17 and 18) ............................................................ 
Deferred Income Taxes (Note 6) .................................................................................. 
Other Long Term Liabilities......................................................................................... 
Total Liabilities ..................................................................................................... 

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 19)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity:
Common Stock, no par value:

Authorized, 450 million shares, Outstanding shares — 233 million (233 million 
in 2019) ................................................................................................................... 
Capital Surplus........................................................................................................... 
Retained Earnings ...................................................................................................... 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Note 21)................................................. 
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity .......................................................................... 
Minority Shareholders’ Equity — Nonredeemable ...................................................... 
Total Shareholders’ Equity .................................................................................. 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity.........................................................  $

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

December 31,

2020

2019

1,539    $
1,691   
2,153   
237   
5,620   
408   
135   
1,467   
952   
851   
7,073   
16,506    $

2,945    $
540   
865   
406   
198   
152   
5,106   
684   
5,432   
1,470   
84   
471   
13,247   

233   
2,171   
4,809   
(4,135)  
3,078   
181   
3,259   
16,506    $

908 
1,941 
2,851 
234 
5,934 
565 
137 
1,527 
959 
855 
7,208 
17,185 

2,908 
536 
734 
348 
199 
562 
5,287 
668 
4,753 
1,334 
90 
508 
12,640 

233 
2,141 
6,113 
(4,136)
4,351 
194 
4,545 
17,185  

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock

Amount

Capital
Surplus

Retained
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Goodyear
Shareholders'
Equity

Minority
Shareholders'
Equity — Non-
Redeemable

Total
Shareholders'
Equity

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Balance at December 31, 2017
(after deducting 38,308,825
   common treasury shares) ............................   240,154,602   $
Comprehensive income (loss):

Shares

Net income..................................................  
Foreign currency translation
   (net of tax of ($10)) .................................  
Amortization of prior service
   cost and unrecognized gains
   and losses included in total
   benefit cost (net of tax of $34) ................  
Decrease in net actuarial losses
   (net of tax of $1) ......................................  
Immediate recognition of prior
   service cost and unrecognized
   gains and losses due to
   curtailments, settlements and
   divestitures (net of tax of $5)...................  
Prior service cost from plan
   amendments (net of tax of ($3)) ..............  
Deferred derivative gains
   (net of tax of $3) ......................................  

Reclassification adjustment
   for amounts recognized in
   income (net of tax of $0)......................  
Other comprehensive income (loss) ........  
Total comprehensive income (loss).............  
Adoption of new accounting standard ...........  
Stock-based compensation plans ...................  
Repurchase of common stock ........................  
Dividends declared.........................................  
Common stock issued from treasury..............  
Purchase of minority shares ...........................  

240   $

2,295   $

6,044   $

(3,976) $

4,603   $

247   $

4,850 

693    

693    

15    

708 

(245)  

(245)   

(19)  

(264)

105    

16    

20    

(12)  

9    

7    

105    

16    

20    

(12)   

9    

7    
(100)   
593    
(1)   
19    
(220)   
(139)   
4    
5    

105 

16 

20 

(12)

9 

7 
(119)
589 
(1)
19 
(220)
(147)
4 
(24)

(19)  
(4)  

(8)  

(29)  

(8,936,302)  

(9)  

952,743    

1    

(1)  

(139)  

19    
(211)  

3    
5    

Balance at December 31, 2018
(after deducting 46,292,384
   common treasury shares) ............................   232,171,043   $

232   $

2,111   $

6,597   $

(4,076) $

4,864   $

206   $

5,070 

We declared and paid cash dividends of $0.58 per common share for the year ended December 31, 2018.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY — (Continued)

Common Stock

    Amount    

Capital
Surplus    

Retained
Earnings    

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Goodyear
Shareholders'
Equity

Minority
Shareholders'
Equity — Non-
Redeemable

Total
Shareholders'
Equity

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Balance at December 31, 2018
(after deducting 46,292,384
   common treasury shares)...........................   232,171,043   $
Comprehensive income (loss):

Shares

Net income (loss) ......................................  
Foreign currency translation
   (net of tax of $4) ....................................  
Amortization of prior service
   cost and unrecognized gains
   and losses included in total
   benefit cost (net of tax of $33)...............  
Increase in net actuarial losses
   (net of tax of ($42))................................  
Immediate recognition of prior
   service cost and unrecognized
   gains and losses due to
   curtailments, settlements and
   divestitures (net of tax of $2) .................  
Prior service credit from plan
   amendments (net of tax of $1) ...............  
Deferred derivative gains
   (net of tax of $0) ....................................  

Reclassification adjustment
   for amounts recognized in
   income (net of tax of $0) ....................  
Other comprehensive income (loss).......  
Total comprehensive income (loss) ...........  
Adoption of new accounting standard..........  
Stock-based compensation plans..................  
Dividends declared .......................................  
Common stock issued from treasury ............  
Purchase of minority shares .........................  

232    $

2,111    $

6,597   $

(4,076) $

4,864   $

206    $

5,070 

(311)  

(311)   

14     

(297)

4    

4    

1     

5 

104    

104    

(169)  

(169)     

4    

1    

10    

(14)  

4    

1    

10    

(14)   
(60)   
(371)   
(23)   
29    
(150)   
1    
1    

104 

(169)

4 

1 

10 

(14)
(59)
(356)
(23)
29 
(155)
1 
(21)

1     
15     

(5)   

(22)   

479,275    

1     

(23)  

(150)  

29     

1     

Balance at December 31, 2019
(after deducting 45,813,109
   common treasury shares)...........................   232,650,318   $

233    $

2,141    $

6,113    $

(4,136) $

4,351   $

194    $

4,545 

We declared and paid cash dividends of $0.64 per common share for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY — (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Balance at December 31, 2019
(after deducting 45,813,109
   common treasury shares)...........................  232,650,318    $
Comprehensive income (loss):

Shares

Common Stock

    Amount    

Capital
Surplus    

Retained
Earnings    

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Goodyear
Shareholders'
Equity

Minority
Shareholders'
Equity — Non-
Redeemable

Total
Shareholders'
Equity

233    $

2,141    $

6,113    $

(4,136) $

4,351   $

194    $

4,545 

(1,254)   

(1,254)   

4     

(1,250)

(128)  

(128)   

(6)    

(134)

Net income (loss) ......................................  
Foreign currency translation
   (net of tax of $4) ....................................  
Amortization of prior service
   cost and unrecognized gains
   and losses included in total
   benefit cost (net of tax of $35)...............  
Increase in net actuarial losses
   (net of tax of ($10))................................  
Immediate recognition of prior
   service cost and unrecognized
   gains and losses due to
   curtailments, settlements and
   divestitures (net of tax of $7) .................  
Prior service cost from plan
   amendments (net of tax of ($1)).............  
Deferred derivative gains
   (net of tax of $0) ....................................  

Reclassification adjustment
   for amounts recognized in
   income (net of tax of $0) ....................  
Other comprehensive income (loss).......  
Total comprehensive income (loss) ...........  
Adoption of new accounting
   standard (Note 1) .......................................  
Stock-based compensation plans..................  
Dividends declared .......................................  
Common stock issued from treasury ............

109    

(2)  

22    

(2)  

15    

(13)  

109      

(2)   

22      

(2)   

15    

(13)   
1    
(1,253)   

(12)   
32    
(38)   
(2)

(1)    

(7)    
(3)    

(10)    

109 

(3)

22 

(2)

15 

(13)
(6)
(1,256)

(12)
32 
(48)
(2)

569,780

(12)   

(38)   

32     

(2)

Balance at December 31, 2020
(after deducting 45,243,329
   common treasury shares)...........................  233,220,098    $

233    $

2,171    $

4,809    $

(4,135) $

3,078   $

181    $

3,259 

We declared and paid cash dividends of $0.16 per common share for the year ended December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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2018

2020

(1,250)   $

(297)   $

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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Income (Loss) ....................................................................................................................  $

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Depreciation and Amortization............................................................................................ 
Amortization and Write-Off of Debt Issuance Costs........................................................... 
Goodwill and Other Asset Impairments (Notes 11 and 12)................................................. 
Provision for Deferred Income Taxes.................................................................................. 
Net Pension Curtailments and Settlements (Note 17) ......................................................... 
Net Rationalization Charges (Note 3).................................................................................. 
Rationalization Payments .................................................................................................... 
Net (Gains) Losses on Asset Sales (Note 5) ........................................................................ 
Gain on TireHub transaction, net of transaction costs (Note 5) .......................................... 
Operating Lease Expense (Note 14) .................................................................................... 
Operating Lease Payments (Note 14) .................................................................................. 
Pension Contributions and Direct Payments ....................................................................... 

Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net of Asset Acquisitions and Dispositions:

Accounts Receivable............................................................................................................ 
Inventories ........................................................................................................................... 
Accounts Payable — Trade.................................................................................................. 
Compensation and Benefits ................................................................................................. 
Other Current Liabilities...................................................................................................... 
Other Assets and Liabilities................................................................................................. 
Total Cash Flows from Operating Activities...................................................................... 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Capital Expenditures...............................................................................................................  
Asset Dispositions...................................................................................................................  
Short Term Securities Acquired ............................................................................................. 
Short Term Securities Redeemed ........................................................................................... 
Notes Receivable ....................................................................................................................  
Other Transactions ..................................................................................................................  
Total Cash Flows from Investing Activities ....................................................................... 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

859   
11   
330   
23   
18   
159   
(186)  
2   
—   
286   
(268)  
(56)  

132   
713   
26   
95   
26   
195   
1,115   

(647)  
—   
(96)  
96   
(13)  
(7)  
(667)  

795   
15   
—   
323   
6   
205   
(59)  
(16)  
—   
292   
(267)  
(79)  

71   
6   
5   
184   
(50)  
73   
1,207   

(770)  
12   
(113)  
106   
(7)  
(28)  
(800)  

Short Term Debt and Overdrafts Incurred .............................................................................. 
Short Term Debt and Overdrafts Paid .................................................................................... 
Long Term Debt Incurred ....................................................................................................... 
Long Term Debt Paid .............................................................................................................  
Common Stock Issued ............................................................................................................  
Common Stock Repurchased (Note 20) ................................................................................. 
Common Stock Dividends Paid (Note 20) ............................................................................. 
Transactions with Minority Interests in Subsidiaries ............................................................. 
Debt Related Costs and Other Transactions ........................................................................... 
Total Cash Flows from Financing Activities ...................................................................... 
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash................. 
Net Change in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash........................................... 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of the Period ................................. 

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of the Period.................................  $

1,651   
(1,593)  
6,251   
(6,059)  
—   
—   
(37)  
(10)  
—   
203   
(1)  
650   
974   
1,624    $

1,880   
(1,933)  
5,942   
(6,008)  
1   
—   
(148)  
(26)  
(15)  
(307)  
1   
101   
873   
974    $

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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15 
— 
131 
22 
44 
(174)
(1)
(272)
— 
— 
(74)

(172)
(171)
223 
(26)
(181)
66 
916 

(811)
2 
(68)
68 
(55)
(3)
(867)

1,944 
(1,795)
6,455 
(6,469)
4 
(220)
(138)
(31)
7 
(243)
(43)
(237)
1,110 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. Accounting Policies

A summary of the significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements 
follows:

Basis of Presentation

We maintain a robust business continuity plan to adequately respond to situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic, including 
a framework for remote work arrangements, in order to effectively maintain operations, including financial reporting systems, 
internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures.

Effective  January  1,  2020,  we  early  adopted,  as  permitted,  SEC  amendments  to  the  financial  disclosure  requirements  for 
registered  debt  securities  with  subsidiary  guarantees.  The  amendments  replace  the  condensed  consolidating  financial 
information with summarized financial information of the issuers and guarantors, require expanded qualitative disclosures with 
respect to information about guarantors, the terms and conditions of guarantees and the factors that may affect payment, and 
permit these disclosures to be provided outside the footnotes to the parent company’s audited annual and interim consolidated 
financial  statements.    We  have  elected  to  provide  this  information  in  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial 
Condition and Results of Operations.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Effective January 1, 2020, we adopted an accounting standards update with new guidance on accounting for credit losses on 
financial instruments.  The new guidance includes an impairment model for estimating credit losses that is based on expected 
losses, rather than incurred losses. As a result of using the modified retrospective adoption approach, $12 million was recorded 
as a cumulative effect adjustment to decrease Retained Earnings, with Accounts Receivable decreasing by $15 million and 
Deferred Income Taxes increasing by $3 million.

The following table presents the balance of allowances for credit losses, which represents our allowance for doubtful accounts 
associated with accounts receivable, and the changes during the year ended December 31, 2020:

(In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2020................................  $
Current period provision ......................................   
Write-offs charged against the allowance ............   
Translation............................................................   
Balance at December 31, 2020...........................  $

Americas

Europe, Middle 
East & Africa

Asia Pacific

Total

38    $
10     
(4)    
(2)    
42    $

78    $
15     
(7)    
6     
92    $

10    $
5     
—     
1     
16    $

126 
30 
(11)
5 
150  

Effective January 1, 2020, we adopted an accounting standards update with new guidance requiring a customer in a cloud 
computing  arrangement  that  is  a  service  contract  to  follow  existing  internal-use  software  guidance  to  determine  which 
implementation costs to capitalize as an asset. The adoption of this standards update did not impact our consolidated financial 
statements.

Effective April 1, 2020, we early adopted, as permitted, an accounting standards update with new guidance that changes the 
accounting for certain income tax transactions. The adoption of this standards update did not have a material impact on our 
consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In January 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update which eliminates differences 
in practice among fair value accounting for investments in equity securities, equity method investments and certain derivative 
instruments. The new standard is expected to increase comparability of the accounting for these items. The standards update is 
effective prospectively for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. 
The adoption of this standards update will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all legal entities in which we hold a controlling financial interest. 
A controlling financial interest generally arises from our ownership of a majority of the voting shares of our subsidiaries. We 

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would also hold a controlling financial interest in variable interest entities if we are considered to be the primary beneficiary. 
Investments in companies in which we do not own a majority interest and we have the ability to exercise significant influence 
over operating and financial policies are accounted for using the equity method. Investments in other companies are carried at 
cost. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. 

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to 
make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and related notes to 
the  consolidated  financial  statements.  Actual  results  could  differ  from  those  estimates.  On  an  ongoing  basis,  management 
reviews its estimates, including those related to:

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general and product liabilities and other litigation,

workers’ compensation,

goodwill, intangibles and other long-lived assets,

deferred tax asset valuation allowances and uncertain income tax positions,

pension and other postretirement benefits, and

various other operating allowances and accruals, based on currently available information.

Changes in facts and circumstances may alter such estimates and affect results of operations and financial position in future 
periods.

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable Valuation

Sales are recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract are satisfied and control is transferred. This generally 
occurs with shipment or delivery, depending on the terms of the underlying contract, or when services have been rendered. 
Sales  are  measured  as  the  amount  of  consideration  we  expect  to  receive  in  exchange  for  transferring  goods  or  providing 
services. The amount of consideration we receive and sales we recognize can vary due to changes in sales incentives, rebates, 
rights of return or other items we offer our customers, for which we estimate the expected amounts based on an analysis of 
historical experience, or as the most likely amount in a range of possible outcomes. Payment terms with customers vary by 
region and customer, but are generally 30-90 days or at the point of sale for our consumer retail locations. Net sales exclude 
sales, value added and other taxes. Costs to obtain contracts are generally expensed as incurred due to the short term nature of 
individual contracts. Incidental items that are immaterial in the context of the contract are recognized as expense as incurred. 
We have elected to recognize the costs incurred for transportation of products to customers as a component of cost of goods 
sold ("CGS").

Appropriate provisions are made for uncollectible accounts based on historical loss experience, portfolio duration, economic 
conditions  and  credit  risk,  considering  both  expected  future  losses  as  well  as  current  incurred  losses.  The  adequacy  of  the 
allowances are assessed quarterly. 

Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs include, among other things, materials, equipment, compensation and contract services. These 
costs  are  expensed  as  incurred  and  included  as  a  component  of  CGS.  Research  and  development  expenditures  were  $390 
million, $430 million and $424 million in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Warranty

Warranties are provided on the sale of certain of our products and services and an accrual for estimated future claims is recorded 
at the time revenue is recognized. Tire replacement under most of the warranties we offer is on a prorated basis. Warranty 
reserves are based on past claims experience, sales history and other considerations. Refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements No. 19, Commitments and Contingent Liabilities.

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Environmental Cleanup Matters

We expense environmental costs related to existing conditions resulting from past or current operations and from which no 
current or future benefit is discernible. Expenditures that extend the life of the related property or mitigate or prevent future 
environmental contamination are capitalized. We determine our liability on a site by site basis and record a liability at the time 
when it is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Our estimated liability is reduced to reflect the anticipated participation 
of  other  potentially  responsible  parties  in  those  instances  where  it  is  probable  that  such  parties  are  legally  responsible  and 
financially capable of paying their respective shares of the relevant costs. Our estimated liability is not discounted or reduced 
for possible recoveries from insurance carriers. Refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 19, Commitments 
and Contingent Liabilities.

Legal Costs

We record a liability for estimated legal and defense costs related to pending general and product liability claims, environmental 
matters and workers’ compensation claims. Refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 19, Commitments and 
Contingent Liabilities.

Advertising Costs

Costs incurred for producing and communicating advertising are generally expensed when incurred as a component of selling, 
administrative  and  general  expense  ("SAG").  Costs  incurred  under  our  cooperative  advertising  programs  with  dealers  and 
franchisees are generally recorded as reductions of sales as related revenues are recognized. Advertising costs, including costs 
for our cooperative advertising programs with dealers and franchisees, were $304 million, $353 million and $345 million in 
2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Rationalizations

We record costs for rationalization actions implemented to reduce excess and high-cost manufacturing capacity and operating 
and administrative costs. Associate-related costs include severance, supplemental unemployment compensation and benefits, 
medical  benefits,  pension  curtailments,  postretirement  benefits,  and  other  termination  benefits.  For  ongoing  benefit 
arrangements, a liability is recognized when it is probable that employees will be entitled to benefits and the amount can be 
reasonably estimated. For one-time benefit arrangements, a liability is incurred and must be accrued at the date the plan is 
communicated  to  employees,  unless  they  will  be  retained  beyond  a  minimum  retention  period.  In  this  case,  the  liability  is 
calculated at the date the plan is communicated to employees and is accrued ratably over the future service period. For voluntary 
benefit arrangements, a liability is not estimable and is not recognized until eligible associates apply for the benefit and we 
accept the applications. Other costs generally include non-cancelable lease, contract termination and relocation costs. A liability 
for  these  costs  is  recognized  in  the  period  in  which  the  liability  is  incurred.  Rationalization  charges  related  to  accelerated 
depreciation and asset impairments are recorded in CGS or SAG. Refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 
3, Costs Associated with Rationalization Programs.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are recognized during the year in which transactions enter into the determination of financial statement income, 
with deferred taxes being provided for temporary differences between carrying values of assets and liabilities for financial 
reporting  purposes  and  such  carrying  values  as  measured  under  applicable  tax  laws.  The  effect  on  deferred  tax  assets  or 
liabilities of a change in the tax law or tax rate is recognized in the period the change is enacted. Valuation allowances are 
recorded to reduce net deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The calculation of our tax 
liabilities also involves considering uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. We recognize liabilities for 
uncertain income tax positions based on our estimate of whether it is more likely than not that additional taxes will be required 
and we report related interest and penalties as income taxes. To the extent that we incur expense under the global intangible 
low-taxed income provisions we will treat it as a component of income tax expense in the period incurred. Refer to Note to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements No. 6, Income Taxes.

Cash and Cash Equivalents / Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and marketable securities with original maturities of three months or less. 
Substantially  all  of  our  cash  and  short-term  investment  securities  are  held  with  investment  grade  rated  counterparties.  At 
December 31, 2020, our cash investments with any single counterparty did not exceed approximately $345 million. 

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Cash  flows  associated  with  derivative  financial  instruments  designated  as  hedges  of  identifiable  transactions  or  events  are 
classified in the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items. Cash flows associated with derivative financial 
instruments not designated as hedges are classified as operating activities. Bank overdrafts, if any, are recorded within Notes 
Payable and Overdrafts. Cash flows associated with bank overdrafts are classified as financing activities.

Customer prepayments for products and government grants received that predominately relate to operations are reported as 
operating activities. Government grants received that are predominately related to capital expenditures are reported as investing 
activities. The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are presented net of finance leases of $3 million, $36 million and $6 
million  originating  in  the  years  ended  December 31,  2020,  2019  and  2018,  respectively,  and  accrued  capital  expenditures 
financed with extended terms of $15 million in 2020. Cash flows from investing activities in 2020 exclude $224 million of 
accrued  capital  expenditures  remaining  unpaid  at  December  31,  2020,  and  include  payment  for  $243  million  of  capital 
expenditures that were accrued and unpaid at December 31, 2019. Cash flows from investing activities in 2019 exclude $243 
million  of  accrued  capital  expenditures  remaining  unpaid  at  December  31,  2019,  and  include  payment  for  $266  million  of 
capital expenditures that were accrued and unpaid at December 31, 2018. Cash flows from investing activities in 2018 exclude 
$266 million of accrued capital expenditures remaining unpaid at December 31, 2018, and include payment for $265 million 
of capital expenditures that were accrued and unpaid at December 31, 2017. 

Restricted Cash

The  following  table  provides  a  reconciliation  of  Cash,  Cash  Equivalents  and  Restricted  Cash  as  reported  within  the 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

(In millions)
Cash and Cash Equivalents .......................................................................  $
Restricted Cash..........................................................................................   
Total Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash.............................  $

2020

December 31,
2019

2018

1,539    $
85     
1,624    $

908    $
66     
974    $

801 
72 
873  

Restricted Cash, which is included in Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, primarily 
represents amounts required to be set aside in connection with accounts receivable factoring programs. The restrictions lapse 
when cash from factored accounts receivable is remitted to the purchaser of those receivables.

Restricted Net Assets

In certain countries where we operate, transfers of funds into or out of such countries by way of dividends, loans or advances 
are generally or periodically subject to various governmental regulations. In addition, certain of our credit agreements and other 
debt instruments limit the ability of foreign subsidiaries to make cash distributions. At December 31, 2020, approximately $680 
million of net assets were subject to such regulations or limitations. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out or the average 
cost method. Costs include direct material, direct labor and applicable manufacturing and engineering overhead. We allocate 
fixed manufacturing overheads based on normal production capacity and recognize abnormal manufacturing costs as period 
costs.  We  determine  a  provision  for  excess  and  obsolete  inventory  based  on  management’s  review  of  inventories  on  hand 
compared to estimated future usage and sales. Refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 10, Inventories.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill  is  recorded  when  the  cost  of  acquired  businesses  exceeds  the  fair  value  of  the  identifiable  net  assets  acquired. 
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized but are assessed for impairment annually with the 
option  to  perform  a  qualitative  assessment  to  determine  whether  further  impairment  testing  is  necessary  or  to  perform  a 
quantitative assessment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible to its carrying amount. 
Under the qualitative assessment, an entity is not required to calculate the fair value unless the entity determines that it is more 
likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying amount. If under the quantitative assessment the fair value is less than 
the carrying amount, then an impairment loss will be recorded for the difference between the carrying value and the fair value. 
We perform a quantitative assessment at least once every five years. 

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In addition to annual testing, impairment testing is conducted when events occur or circumstances change that would more 
likely than not reduce the fair value of the asset below its carrying amount. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful 
lives would be written down to fair value if considered impaired. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized to their 
estimated residual values over such finite lives, and reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances warrant such 
a review. Refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 11, Goodwill and Intangible Assets.

Investments

Investments in marketable securities are stated at fair value. Fair value is determined using quoted market prices at the end of 
the  reporting  period  and,  when  appropriate,  exchange  rates  at  that  date.  Unrealized  gains  and  losses  on  marketable  equity 
securities are recorded in earnings. Unrealized gains and losses on marketable debt securities classified as available-for-sale 
are recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCL”), net of tax. Our investment in TireHub, LLC 
(“TireHub”), a distribution joint venture in the U.S., is accounted for under the equity method.

We regularly review our investments to determine whether a decline in fair value below their recorded amount is other than 
temporary. If the decline in fair value is judged to be other than temporary, the investment is written down to fair value and the 
amount  of  the  write-down  is  included  in  the  Consolidated  Statements  of  Operations.  Refer  to  Notes  to  the  Consolidated 
Financial Statements No. 12, Other Assets and Investments, No. 16, Fair Value Measurements, and No. 21, Reclassifications 
out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property,  plant  and  equipment  are  stated  at  cost.  Depreciation  is  computed  using  the  straight-line  method.  Additions  and 
improvements that substantially extend the useful life of property, plant and equipment, and interest costs incurred during the 
construction  period  of  major  projects  are  capitalized.  Government  grants  to  us  that  are  predominately  related  to  capital 
expenditures are recorded as reductions of the cost of the associated assets. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as 
incurred. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated to their estimated residual values over their estimated useful lives, and 
reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances warrant such a review. Depreciation expense for property, plant 
and equipment was $857 million, $793 million and $776 million in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Refer to Notes to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements No. 4, Interest Expense, and No. 13, Property, Plant and Equipment.

Leases

Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted, using the modified retrospective adoption approach, an accounting standards update 
with new guidance relating to leases.  Our adoption of this standards update resulted in adjustments that increased Total Assets 
by $873 million, increased Long Term Debt and Finance Leases by $14 million, and decreased Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity 
and Total Shareholders’ Equity by $23 million.  Periods prior to 2019 have not been restated for the adoption of this standards 
update.

We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception. We enter into leases primarily for our distribution facilities, 
manufacturing equipment, administrative offices, retail stores, vehicles and data processing equipment under varying terms 
and conditions. Our leases have remaining lease terms of less than 1 year to approximately 50 years. Most of our leases include 
options to extend the lease, with renewal terms ranging from 1 to 50 years or more, and some include options to terminate the 
lease within 1 year. If it is reasonably certain that an option to extend or terminate a lease will be exercised, that option is 
considered in the lease term. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet, and we 
recognize short-term lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. 

Certain of our lease agreements include variable lease payments, generally based on consumer price indices. Variable lease 
payments that are assigned to an index are determined based on the initial index at commencement, and the variability based 
on  changes  in  the  index  is  accounted  for  as  it  changes.  The  variable  portion  of  payments  is  not  included  in  the  initial 
measurement of the right-of-use asset or lease liability due to the uncertainty of the payment amount and are recorded as lease 
expense  in  the  period  incurred.  Our  lease  agreements  do  not  contain  any  material  residual  value  guarantees  or  material 
restrictive covenants. We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for separately.

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Operating leases are included in Operating Lease Right-of-Use (“ROU”) Assets, Operating Lease Liabilities due Within One 
Year and Operating Lease Liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance leases are included in Property, Plant and 
Equipment,  Long  Term  Debt  and  Finance  Leases  due  Within  One  Year,  and  Long  Term  Debt  and  Finance  Leases  on  our 
Consolidated Balance Sheets.

ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to 
make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement 
date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Generally, we use our incremental borrowing rate based 
on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments, unless there is a 
rate stated in the lease agreement. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  Refer to 
Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 14, Leases.

Foreign Currency Translation

The functional currency for most subsidiaries outside the United States is the local currency. Financial statements of these 
subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate at each balance sheet date for assets and liabilities and a 
weighted  average  exchange  rate  for  each  period  for  revenues,  expenses,  gains  and  losses.  The  U.S.  dollar  is  used  as  the 
functional currency in countries with a history of high inflation and in countries that predominantly sell into the U.S. dollar 
export market. For all operations, gains or losses from remeasuring foreign currency transactions into the functional currency 
are  included  in  Other  (Income)  Expense.  Translation  adjustments  are  recorded  in  AOCL.  Income  taxes  are  generally  not 
provided for foreign currency translation adjustments.

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

To  qualify  for  hedge  accounting,  hedging  instruments  must  be  designated  as  hedges  and  meet  defined  correlation  and 
effectiveness  criteria.  These  criteria  require  that  the  anticipated  cash  flows  and/or  changes  in  fair  value  of  the  hedging 
instrument substantially offset those of the position being hedged.

Derivative contracts are reported at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Accounts Receivable, Other Assets, Other 
Current Liabilities or Other Long Term Liabilities. Deferred gains and losses on contracts designated as cash flow hedges are 
recorded net of tax in AOCL. 

Interest Rate Contracts — Gains and losses on contracts designated as cash flow hedges are initially deferred and recorded in 
AOCL. Amounts are transferred from AOCL and recognized in income as Interest Expense in the same period that the hedged 
item is recognized in income. Gains and losses on contracts designated as fair value hedges are recognized in income in the 
current period as Interest Expense. Gains and losses on contracts with no hedging designation are recorded in the current period 
in Other (Income) Expense.

Foreign Currency Contracts — Gains and losses on contracts designated as cash flow hedges are initially deferred and recorded 
in AOCL. Amounts are transferred from AOCL and recognized in income in the same period and on the same line that the 
hedged item is recognized in income. Gains and losses on contracts designated as fair value hedges, excluding premiums and 
discounts,  are  recorded  in  Other  (Income)  Expense  in  the  current  period.  Gains  and  losses  on  contracts  with  no  hedging 
designation are also recorded in Other (Income) Expense in the current period. We do not include premiums or discounts on 
forward currency contracts in our assessment of hedge effectiveness. Premiums and discounts on contracts designated as hedges 
are recorded in AOCL. The amounts are recognized in the Statement of Operations on a straight-line basis over the life of the 
contract on the same line that the hedged item is recognized in the Statement of Operations. 

Net Investment Hedging — Nonderivative instruments denominated in foreign currencies are used from time to time to hedge 
net investments in foreign subsidiaries. Gains and losses on these instruments are deferred and recorded in AOCL as Foreign 
Currency Translation Adjustments. These gains and losses are only recognized in income upon the complete or partial sale of 
the related investment or the complete liquidation of the investment.

Termination of Contracts — Gains and losses (including deferred gains and losses in AOCL) are recognized in Other (Income) 
Expense  when  contracts  are  terminated  concurrently  with  the  termination  of  the  hedged  position.  To  the  extent  that  such 
position  remains  outstanding,  gains  and  losses  are  amortized  to  Interest  Expense  or  to  Other  (Income)  Expense  over  the 
remaining life of that position. Gains and losses on contracts that we temporarily continue to hold after the early termination 
of a hedged position, or that otherwise no longer qualify for hedge accounting, are recognized in Other (Income) Expense. 
Refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 15, Financing Arrangements and Derivative Financial Instruments.

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Stock-Based Compensation

We measure compensation cost arising from the grant of stock-based awards to employees at fair value and recognize such 
cost in income over the period during which the service is provided, usually the vesting period. We recognize compensation 
expense using the straight-line approach. 

Stock-based  awards  to  employees  include  grants  of  performance  share  units,  restricted  stock  units  and  stock  options.  We 
measure the fair value of grants of performance share units and restricted stock units based primarily on the closing market 
price of a share of our common stock on the date of the grant, modified as appropriate to take into account the features of such 
grants. 

We  estimate  the  fair  value  of  stock  options  using  the  Black-Scholes  valuation  model.  Assumptions  used  to  estimate 
compensation expense are determined as follows:

•

•

•

•

Expected term represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding based on our historical 
experience of option exercises;

Expected  volatility  is  measured  using  the  weighted  average  of  historical  daily  changes  in  the  market  price  of  our 
common stock over the expected term of the award and implied volatility calculated for our exchange traded options 
with an expiration date greater than one year;

Risk-free interest rate is equivalent to the implied yield on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury bonds with a remaining maturity 
equal to the expected term of the awards; and

Forfeitures are based substantially on the history of cancellations of similar awards granted in prior years.

Refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 18, Stock Compensation Plans.

Earnings Per Share of Common Stock

Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings 
per share primarily reflects the dilutive impact of outstanding stock options and other stock based awards. All earnings per 
share amounts in these notes to the consolidated financial statements are diluted, unless otherwise noted. Refer to Note to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements No. 7, Earnings Per Share.

Fair Value Measurements

Valuation Hierarchy

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified using the following hierarchy, which is based upon the transparency 
of inputs to the valuation as of the measurement date.

•

•

•

Level 1 — Valuation is based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2 — Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or other inputs 
that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial 
instrument.

Level 3 — Valuation is based upon other unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.

The classification of fair value measurements within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to 
the measurement. Valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as follows:

Investments

Where quoted prices are available in an active market, investments are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. 
Level 1 securities include highly liquid government bonds, certain mortgage products and exchange-traded equities. If quoted 
market prices are not available, fair values are estimated using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or inputs 
other than quoted prices that are observable for the security, and would be classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. 
In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities would be classified 
within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

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Derivative Financial Instruments

Exchange-traded derivative financial instruments that are valued using quoted prices would be classified within Level 1 of the 
valuation hierarchy. Derivative financial instruments valued using internally-developed models that use as their basis readily 
observable market parameters are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Derivative financial instruments that are 
valued based upon models with significant unobservable market parameters, and that are normally traded less actively, would 
be  classified  within  Level 3  of  the  valuation  hierarchy.  Refer  to  Notes  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  No.  15, 
Financing Arrangements and Derivative Financial Instruments, and No. 16, Fair Value Measurements.

Reclassifications and Adjustments

Certain  items  previously  reported  in  specific  financial  statement  captions  have  been  reclassified  to  conform  to  the  current 
presentation. 

Note 2. Net Sales

The  following  table  shows  disaggregated  net  sales  from  contracts  with  customers  by  major  source  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2020:

(In millions)
Tire unit sales(1) ..................................................................  $
Other tire and related sales .................................................   
Retail services and service related sales .............................   
Chemical sales ....................................................................   
Other ...................................................................................   
Net Sales by reportable segment .....................................  $

Americas

Europe, Middle East
and Africa

    Asia Pacific    

Total

5,138    $
549     
538     
317     
14     
6,556    $

3,611    $
309     
95     
—     
5     
4,020    $

1,590    $
98     
55     
—     
2     
1,745    $

10,339 
956 
688 
317 
21 
12,321  

(1)

Americas tire unit sales for 2020 include a gain of $34 million for a one-time legal settlement.

The  following  table  shows  disaggregated  net  sales  from  contracts  with  customers  by  major  source  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2019:

(In millions)
Tire unit sales .....................................................................  $
Other tire and related sales .................................................   
Retail services and service related sales .............................   
Chemical sales ....................................................................   
Other ...................................................................................   
Net Sales by reportable segment .....................................  $

Americas

Europe, Middle East
and Africa

    Asia Pacific    

Total

6,300    $
659     
535     
403     
25     
7,922    $

4,300    $
363     
39     
—     
6     
4,708    $

1,924    $
117     
70     
—     
4     
2,115    $

12,524 
1,139 
644 
403 
35 
14,745  

The  following  table  shows  disaggregated  net  sales  from  contracts  with  customers  by  major  source  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2018:

(In millions)
Tire unit sales .....................................................................  $
Other tire and related sales .................................................   
Retail services and service related sales .............................   
Chemical sales ....................................................................   
Other ...................................................................................   
Net Sales by reportable segment .....................................  $

Americas

Europe, Middle East
and Africa

    Asia Pacific    

Total

6,381    $
656     
564     
554     
13     
8,168    $

4,670    $
379     
34     
—     
7     
5,090    $

2,009    $
127     
77     
—     
4     
2,217    $

13,060 
1,162 
675 
554 
24 
15,475  

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Tire unit sales consist of consumer, commercial, farm and off-the-road tire sales, including the sale of new Company-branded 
tires through Company-owned retail channels. Other tire and related sales consist of aviation, race and motorcycle tire sales, 
retread sales and other tire related sales. Sales of tires in this category are not included in reported tire unit information. Retail 
services and service related sales consist of automotive services performed for customers through our Company-owned retail 
channels, and includes service related products. Chemical sales relate to the sale of synthetic rubber and other chemicals to 
third parties, and exclude intercompany sales. Other sales include items such as franchise fees and ancillary tire parts.

When we receive consideration from a customer prior to transferring goods or services under the terms of a sales contract, we 
record deferred revenue, which represents a contract liability. Deferred revenue included in Other Current Liabilities in the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets totaled $23 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019. Deferred revenue included in Other Long 
Term  Liabilities  in  the  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets  totaled  $27  million  and  $31  million  at  December  31,  2020  and  2019, 
respectively. We recognize deferred revenue after we have transferred control of the goods or services to the customer and all 
revenue recognition criteria are met. 

The following table presents the balances of deferred revenue related to contracts with customers, and changes during the years 
ended December 31:

(In millions)
Balance at January 1.......................................................................  $
Revenue deferred during period ........................................................   
Revenue recognized during period....................................................   
Impact of foreign currency translation ..............................................   
Balance at December 31..................................................................  $

2020

2019

54    $
169     
(173)   
—     
50    $

78 
155 
(179)
— 
54  

Note 3. Costs Associated with Rationalization Programs

In order to maintain our global competitiveness, we have implemented rationalization actions over the past several years to 
reduce high-cost and excess manufacturing capacity and operating and administrative costs. 

The following table presents the roll-forward of the liability balance between periods:
Associate-
Related Costs

(In millions)
Balance at December 31, 2017 ................................................................  $
2018 charges(1) ...........................................................................................   
Incurred, net of foreign currency translation of $(3) million and $0 
million, respectively...................................................................................   
Reversed to the Statement of Operations...................................................   
Balance at December 31, 2018 ................................................................  $
2019 charges(1) ...........................................................................................   
Incurred, net of foreign currency translation of $(2) million and $0 
million, respectively...................................................................................   
Reversed to the Statement of Operations...................................................   
Balance at December 31, 2019 ................................................................  $
2020 charges(1) ...........................................................................................   
Incurred, net of foreign currency translation of $12 million and $0 
million, respectively...................................................................................   
Reversed to the Statement of Operations...................................................   
Balance at December 31, 2020 ................................................................  $

  Other Costs

Total

210    $
47     

(158)    
(19)    
80    $
185     

(41)    
(4)    
220    $
129     

(147)    
(2)    
200    $

3    $
17     

(19)    
—     
1    $
19     

(20)    
—     
—    $
27     

(27)    
—     
—    $

213 
64 

(177)
(19)
81 
204 

(61)
(4)
220 
156 

(174)
(2)
200  

(1)

Charges of $156 million, $204 million and $64 million in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, exclude $5 million, $5 
million and $(1) million, respectively, of benefit plan curtailments and settlements recorded in Rationalizations in the 
Statements of Operations.

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On  April  17,  2020,  we  reached  a  tentative  bargaining  agreement,  which  was  ratified  on  May  1,  2020,  and  subsequently 
permanently  closed  our  Gadsden,  Alabama  tire  manufacturing  facility  (“Gadsden”)  as  part  of  our  continuing  strategy  to 
strengthen the competitiveness of our manufacturing footprint by curtailing production of tires for declining, less profitable 
segments of the tire market. The plan will result in approximately 470 job reductions. We have $32 million accrued related to 
this plan at December 31, 2020, which is expected to be substantially paid through 2021. 

During the first quarter of 2019, we approved a plan to modernize two of our tire manufacturing facilities in Germany.  We 
have $89 million accrued related to this plan at December 31, 2020, which is expected to be substantially paid through 2022.

The remainder of the accrual balance at December 31, 2020 is expected to be substantially utilized in the next 12 months and 
includes $35 million related to the closed Amiens, France tire manufacturing facility, $11 million related to global plans to 
reduce SAG headcount, $9 million related to plans to reduce manufacturing headcount and improve operating efficiency in 
EMEA, and $7 million related to a plan primarily to offer voluntary buy-outs to certain associates at Gadsden.

The following table shows net rationalization charges included in Income (Loss) before Income Taxes: 
(In millions)
Current Year Plans
Associate severance and other related costs ..............................................  $
Benefit plan curtailment and special termination benefits.........................   
Other exit and non-cancelable lease costs .................................................   
Current Year Plans - Net Charges....................................................  $

77    $
9     
16     
102    $

2020

2019

183    $
5     
11     
199    $

Prior Year Plans
Associate severance and other related costs ..............................................  $
Benefit plan curtailment and special termination benefits.........................   
Other exit and non-cancelable lease costs .................................................   
Prior Year Plans - Net Charges.........................................................  $
Total Net Charges .........................................................................  $
Asset write-off and accelerated depreciation charges................................  $

50    $
(4)    
11     
57    $
159    $
105    $

(2)   $
—     
8     
6    $
205    $
15    $

2018

40 
— 
— 
40 

(11)
(1)
16 
4 
44 
4  

Substantially all of the new charges in 2020 related to future cash outflows. Net current year plan charges for the year ended  
December 31, 2020  primarily related to the permanent closure of Gadsden. 

Prior year plan charges recognized in the year ended December 31, 2020 include $30 million related to additional termination 
benefits  for  associates  at  the  closed  Amiens,  France  manufacturing  facility.  Refer  to  Note  to  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements No. 19, Commitments and Contingent Liabilities.  In addition, prior year plan charges for the year ended December 
31, 2020 include $19 million related to the plan to modernize two of our manufacturing facilities in Germany, $5 million related 
to  a  plan  primarily  to  offer  voluntary  buy-outs  to  certain  associates  at  Gadsden,  a  curtailment  credit  of  $4  million  for  a 
postretirement benefit plan related to the exit of employees under an approved rationalization plan, and $3 million related to 
the  closure  of  our  tire  manufacturing  facility  in  Philippsburg,  Germany.    Prior  year  plan  charges  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2020 also include reversals of $2 million for actions no longer needed for their originally intended purposes. 

Ongoing  rationalization  plans  had  approximately  $990  million  in  charges  through  2020  and  approximately  $80  million  is 
expected to be incurred in future periods.

Approximately 800 associates will be released under new plans initiated in 2020, of which approximately 600 were released 
through December 31, 2020, primarily related to the permanent closure of Gadsden. In 2020, approximately 1,200 associates 
were  released  under  plans  initiated  in  prior  years.  Approximately  450  associates  remain  to  be  released  under  all  ongoing 
rationalization plans. 

Rationalization activities initiated in 2019 include current year charges of $105 million related to the plan to modernize two of 
our manufacturing facilities in Germany, $76 million related to the Gadsden voluntary buy-out plan, and $18 million related to 
separate plans to reduce manufacturing headcount and improve operating efficiency in Americas and EMEA.  Prior year plan 
charges recognized in the year ended December 31, 2019 include $10 million primarily related to EMEA manufacturing plans.  
Prior year plan charges for the year ended December 31, 2019 also include reversals of $4 million for actions no longer needed 
for their originally intended purposes.

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Rationalization activities initiated in 2018 include current year charges of $28 million related to a global plan to reduce SAG 
headcount and $13 million related to plans to reduce manufacturing headcount and improve operating efficiency in EMEA. 
Current year plan charges for the year ended December 31, 2018 also include reversals of $1 million for actions no longer 
needed for their originally intended purposes. Prior year plan charges recognized in the year ended December 31, 2018 include 
charges of $15 million related to the closure of our tire manufacturing facility in Philippsburg, Germany, $3 million related to 
a plan to reduce manufacturing headcount in EMEA, and $3 million related to a global plan to reduce SAG headcount. Prior 
year plan charges for the year ended December 31, 2018 also include reversals of $18 million for actions no longer needed for 
their originally intended purposes. 

Asset  write-off  and  accelerated  depreciation  charges  in  2020  and  2019  primarily  related  to  Gadsden.    Asset  write-off  and 
accelerated depreciation charges in 2018 primarily related to the closure of our tire manufacturing facility in Philippsburg, 
Germany. Asset write-off and accelerated depreciation charges for all periods were recorded in CGS.

Note 4. Interest Expense

Interest expense includes interest and the amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discounts, less amounts capitalized, 
as follows: 
(In millions)
Interest expense before capitalization........................................................  $
Capitalized interest ....................................................................................   
  $

339    $
(15)    
324    $

351    $
(11)    
340    $

335 
(14)
321  

2018

2020

2019

Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized, were $315 million, $324 million and $331 million in 2020, 2019 and 
2018, respectively. 

Note 5. Other (Income) Expense

(In millions)
Gain on TireHub transaction, net of transaction costs ..............................  $
Non-service related pension and other postretirement benefits costs .......   
Interest income on indirect tax settlements in Brazil ................................   
Financing fees and financial instruments expense ....................................   
Net foreign currency exchange (gains) losses ...........................................   
General and product liability expense - discontinued products.................   
Royalty income..........................................................................................   
Net (gains) losses on asset sales ................................................................   
Interest income ..........................................................................................   
Miscellaneous (income) expense...............................................................   
  $

2020

2019

2018

—    $
110     
—     
26     
(9)    
10     
(19)    
2     
(14)    
13     
119    $

—    $
118     
(8)    
34     
(22)    
11     
(19)    
(16)    
(18)    
18     
98    $

(272)
121 
(38)
36 
(16)
9 
(20)
(1)
(16)
23 
(174)

Gain on TireHub transaction represented the difference between the initial fair value of the equity interest received and the net 
book value of the assets and liabilities contributed in connection with the formation of TireHub in 2018, net of transaction 
costs. For the year ended December 31, 2018, we recognized a gain of $286 million and incurred transaction costs of $14 
million. 

Non-service related pension and other postretirement benefits cost consists primarily of the interest cost, expected return on 
plan assets and amortization components of net periodic cost, as well as curtailments and settlements which are not related to 
rationalization plans. Non-service related pension and other postretirement benefits cost included net pension settlement and 
curtailment charges of $18 million, $6 million and $21 million in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For further information, 
refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 17, Pension, Other Postretirement Benefits and Savings Plans.

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We previously filed claims with the Brazilian tax authorities challenging the legality of the calculation of certain indirect taxes 
for the years 2001 through 2018. During 2018, we received favorable rulings related to these claims. As a result of the rulings, 
we recorded a gain of $53 million in CGS and related interest income of $38 million in Other (Income) Expense for the year 
ended December 31, 2018. During 2019, there were additional favorable rulings related to these claims. As a result, we recorded 
an additional gain of $11 million in CGS and related interest income of $8 million in Other (Income) Expense. 

Miscellaneous expense for the year ended December 31, 2019 includes expenses of $25 million incurred by the Company as a 
direct result of flooding at our Beaumont, Texas chemical facility during the third quarter of 2019. Miscellaneous expense in 
2018 includes $12 million related to expenses incurred by the Company as a direct result of hurricanes Harvey and Irma during 
2017.

Other (Income) Expense also includes financing fees and financial instruments expense which consists of commitment fees 
and charges incurred in connection with financing transactions; net foreign currency exchange (gains) and losses; general and 
product liability expense - discontinued products, which consists of charges for claims against us related primarily to asbestos 
personal  injury  claims,  net  of  probable  insurance  recoveries;  royalty  income  which  is  derived  primarily  from  licensing 
arrangements; net (gains) and losses on asset sales, and interest income.

Note 6. Income Taxes

The components of Income (Loss) before Income Taxes follow:
(In millions)
U.S. ............................................................................................................  $
Foreign .......................................................................................................   
  $

2020

2019

2018

(993)   $
(147)    
(1,140)   $

(39)   $
216     
177    $

439 
572 
1,011  

2020

2019

A reconciliation of income taxes at the U.S. statutory rate to United States and Foreign Tax Expense follows:
(In millions)
U.S. federal income tax expense (benefit) at the statutory rate of 21% ....  $
Net establishment (release) of U.S. valuation allowances.........................   
Net foreign losses (income) with no tax due to valuation allowances ......   
Goodwill impairment.................................................................................   
Deferred tax impact of enacted tax rate and law changes .........................   
State income taxes, net of U.S. federal benefit..........................................   
U.S. charges (benefits) related to foreign tax credits, R&D and foreign
derived intangible deduction......................................................................   
Adjustment for foreign income taxed at different rates.............................   
Net establishment of uncertain tax positions .............................................   
Federal and state tax on accelerated royalty income transaction...............   
Net establishment (release) of foreign valuation allowances ....................   
Other ..........................................................................................................   
United States and Foreign Tax Expense................................................  $

(9)    
7     
6     
—     
—     
(1)    
110    $

(239)   $
310     
37     
34     
(18)    
(17)    

(17)    
16     
7     
334     
140     
5     
474    $

37    $
(98)    
48     
—     
3     
(1)    

2018

212 
25 
7 
— 
— 
(1)

20 
30 
18 
— 
(5)
(3)
303  

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The components of United States and Foreign Tax Expense by taxing jurisdiction, follow:
(In millions)
Current:

2020

2019

2018

Federal ..................................................................................................  $
Foreign..................................................................................................   
State ......................................................................................................   

Deferred:

Federal ..................................................................................................   
Foreign..................................................................................................   
State ......................................................................................................   

United States and Foreign Tax Expense ................................................  $

(5)   $
95     
(3)    
87     

63     
(31)    
(9)    
23     
110    $

—    $
134     
17     
151     

133     
153     
37     
323     
474    $

(15)
188 
(1)
172 

120 
6 
5 
131 
303  

Income tax expense in 2020 was $110 million on a loss before income taxes of $1,140 million. In 2020, income tax expense 
was unfavorably impacted by net discrete adjustments totaling $305 million, including the establishment of a $295 million 
valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets for foreign tax credits during the first quarter of 2020 as discussed below. 
Discrete  adjustments  also  reflect  a  net  charge  of  $10  million,  including  a  $15  million  charge  related  to  a  U.S.  valuation 
allowance for state loss carryforwards, a $13 million benefit to adjust our deferred tax assets in England for a third quarter 
enacted change in the tax rate, and various other net charges totaling $8 million. 

In 2019, income tax expense of $474 million was unfavorably impacted by net discrete adjustments totaling $386 million. 
Discrete adjustments were due to non-cash charges of $334 million related to an acceleration of royalty income in the U.S. 
from the sale of certain European royalty payments to Luxembourg and $150 million related to an increase in our valuation 
allowance  on  tax  losses  in  Luxembourg,  which  were  partially  offset  by  a  non-cash  tax  benefit  of  $98  million  related  to  a 
reduction of our U.S. valuation allowance for foreign tax credits. 

In 2018, income tax expense of $303 million was unfavorably impacted by net discrete adjustments of $65 million. Discrete 
adjustments were primarily due to charges totaling $135 million related to deferred tax assets for foreign tax credits, including 
the establishment of a valuation allowance on foreign tax credits of $98 million, partially offset by a tax benefit of $88 million 
related  to  a  worthless  stock  deduction  created  by  permanently  ceasing  operations  of  our  Venezuelan  subsidiary  during  the 
fourth quarter of 2018. Income tax expense in 2018 also included net charges of $18 million for various other discrete tax 
adjustments, including those related to finalizing our accounting for certain provisional items related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs 
Act.

We consider both positive and negative evidence when measuring the need for a valuation allowance. The weight given to the 
evidence is commensurate with the extent to which it may be objectively verified. Current and cumulative financial reporting 
results are a source of objectively verifiable evidence. We give operating results during the most recent three-year period a 
significant  weight  in  our  analysis.  We  typically  only  consider  forecasts  of  future  profitability  when  positive  cumulative 
operating results exist in the most recent three-year period. We perform scheduling exercises to determine if sufficient taxable 
income of the appropriate character exists in the periods required in order to realize our deferred tax assets with limited lives 
(such  as  tax  loss  carryforwards  and  tax  credits)  prior  to  their  expiration.  We  consider  tax  planning  strategies  available  to 
accelerate taxable amounts if required to utilize expiring deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance is not required to the extent 
that, in our judgment, positive evidence exists with a magnitude and duration sufficient to result in a conclusion that it is more 
likely than not that our deferred tax assets will be realized.

At December 31, 2020, we had approximately $1.2 billion of U.S. federal, state and local deferred tax assets, net of valuation 
allowances totaling $368 million primarily for foreign tax credits with limited lives. Approximately $900 million of these U.S. 
net deferred tax assets have unlimited lives and approximately $300 million have limited lives and expire between 2025 and 
2040.  At December 31, 2019, we had approximately $1.2 billion of U.S. federal, state and local deferred tax assets, net of 
valuation allowances totaling $13 million. In the U.S., we have a cumulative loss for the three-year period ending December 
31, 2020. However, as the three-year cumulative loss in the U.S. is driven by the business disruption created by the COVID-
19 pandemic, in assessing our ability to utilize our deferred tax assets, we also considered objectively verifiable information 
including recent favorable recovery trends in the tire industry and our tire volume as well as the return to profitability of our 
U.S.  business  by  the  end  of  the  fourth  quarter  and  its  expected  continued  improvement.    While  the  COVID-19  related 
disruptions to our business are ultimately expected to be temporary, there is still considerable uncertainty around the extent and 

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duration of these disruptions, as well as what additional actions federal, state or local governments may take to contain the 
pandemic.  As such, an additional valuation allowance may be required against all, or a portion of, our U.S. net deferred tax 
assets in a future period. 

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, our U.S. deferred tax assets included $133 million and $403 million of foreign tax credits 
with limited lives, net of valuation allowances of $328 million and $3 million, respectively, generated primarily from the receipt 
of foreign dividends. During the first quarter of 2020, we established a valuation allowance of $295 million against all of these 
foreign tax credits with expiration dates through 2024 and a portion of those expiring in 2025.  In addition, during the fourth 
quarter of 2020, we increased our valuation allowance by $30 million with a corresponding increase to our deferred tax assets 
to reflect the impact of a decrease in foreign tax credits utilized on our 2019 income tax return.  Due to the sudden and sharp 
decline in industry demand and the temporary suspension of production at our U.S. manufacturing facilities as a result of the 
COVID-19 pandemic, we have a significant U.S. tax loss for 2020.  As loss carryforwards must be utilized prior to foreign tax 
credits in offsetting future income for tax purposes, we concluded that it is not more likely than not that we will be able to 
utilize  these  foreign  tax  credits  prior  to  their  expiration.  Our  earnings  and  forecasts  of  future  profitability,  taking  into 
consideration recent trends, along with three significant sources of foreign income provide us sufficient positive evidence that 
we will be able to utilize our remaining foreign tax credits that expire between 2025 and 2030.  Our sources of foreign income 
are (1) 100% of our domestic profitability can be re-characterized as foreign source income under current U.S. tax law to the 
extent domestic losses have offset foreign source income in prior years, (2) annual net foreign source income, exclusive of 
dividends,  primarily  from  royalties,  and  (3)  tax  planning  strategies,  including  capitalizing  research  and  development  costs, 
accelerating income on cross border transactions, including sales of inventory or raw materials to our subsidiaries, and reducing 
U.S.  interest  expense  by,  for  example,  reducing  intercompany  loans  through  repatriating  current  year  earnings  of  foreign 
subsidiaries, all of which would increase our domestic profitability.

We consider our current forecasts of future profitability in assessing our ability to realize our deferred tax assets, including our 
foreign tax credits.  As noted above, these forecasts include the impact of recent trends, including various macroeconomic 
factors such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, on our profitability, as well as the impact of tax planning strategies.  
Macroeconomic  factors,  including  the  impact  of  the  COVID-19  pandemic,  possess  a  high  degree  of  volatility  and  can 
significantly impact our profitability.  As such, there is a risk that future earnings will not be sufficient to fully utilize our U.S. 
net deferred tax assets, including our remaining foreign tax credits.  However, we believe our forecasts of future profitability 
along with the three significant sources of foreign income described above provide us sufficient positive, objectively verifiable 
evidence to conclude that it is more likely than not that, at December 31, 2020, our U.S. net deferred tax assets, including our 
foreign tax credits, net of valuation allowances, will be fully utilized.  

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, we had approximately $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion of foreign deferred tax assets, respectively, 
and valuation allowances of $1.1 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively.  Our losses in various foreign taxing jurisdictions in 
recent periods represented sufficient negative evidence to require us to maintain a full valuation allowance against certain of 
these net foreign deferred tax assets.  Most notably, in Luxembourg, we maintain a valuation allowance of $978 million on all 
of  our  net  deferred  tax  assets.    Each  reporting  period,  we  assess  available  positive  and  negative  evidence  and  estimate  if 
sufficient future taxable income will be generated to utilize these existing deferred tax assets. We do not believe that sufficient 
positive evidence required to release valuation allowances having a significant impact on our financial position or results of 
operations will exist within the next twelve months.

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Temporary differences and carryforwards giving rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 follow:
(In millions)
Tax loss carryforwards and credits...............................................................................  $
Prepaid royalty income................................................................................................. 
Capitalized research and development expenditures.................................................... 
Accrued expenses deductible as paid ........................................................................... 
Postretirement benefits and pensions ........................................................................... 
Lease liabilities ............................................................................................................. 
Rationalizations and other provisions........................................................................... 
Vacation and sick pay................................................................................................... 
Other ............................................................................................................................. 

2020

Valuation allowance ..................................................................................................... 
Total deferred tax assets ............................................................................................ 
Property basis differences............................................................................................. 
Right-of-use assets........................................................................................................ 
Tax on undistributed earnings of subsidiaries .............................................................. 
Total net deferred tax assets ......................................................................................  $

1,570    $
629   
421   
255   
209   
76   
34   
21   
133   
3,348   
(1,469)  
1,879   
(420)  
(75)  
(1)  
1,383    $

2019

1,159 
576 
416 
347 
221 
75 
38 
23 
106 
2,961 
(982)
1,979 
(467)
(74)
(1)
1,437  

At December 31, 2020, we had $704 million of tax assets for net operating loss, capital loss and tax credit carryforwards related 
to  certain  foreign  subsidiaries.  These  carryforwards  are  primarily  from  countries  with  unlimited  carryforward  periods,  but 
include $69 million of tax credit carryforwards in various European countries that are subject to expiration from 2021 to 2030. 
A valuation allowance totaling $1,101 million has been recorded against these and other deferred tax assets where recovery of 
the asset or carryforward is uncertain. In addition, we had $767 million of federal and $99 million of state tax assets for net 
operating  loss  and  tax  credit  carryforwards.  The  federal  carryforwards  include  $461  million  of  foreign  tax  credits  that  are 
subject to expiration from 2022 to 2030 and $92 million of tax assets related to research and development credits and other 
federal credits that are subject to expiration from 2030 to 2040. The state carryforwards include $87 million that are subject to 
expiration from 2021 to 2040. A valuation allowance of $368 million has been recorded against federal and state deferred tax 
assets where recovery is uncertain.

At December 31, 2020, we had unrecognized tax benefits of $85 million that if recognized, would have a favorable impact on 
our tax expense of $58 million. We had accrued interest of $2 million as of December 31, 2020. If not favorably settled, $9 
million of the unrecognized tax benefits and all the accrued interest would require the use of our cash. We do not expect changes 
during 2021 to our unrecognized tax benefits to have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations. A 
summary of our unrecognized tax benefits and changes during the year follows:
(In millions)
Balance at January 1 ...............................................................................  $
Increases related to prior year tax positions...............................................   
Decreases related to prior year tax positions .............................................   
Settlements.................................................................................................   
Foreign currency impact ............................................................................   
Increases related to current year tax positions ...........................................   
Lapse of statute of limitations....................................................................   
Balance at December 31 ..........................................................................  $

71    $
24     
—     
(11)    
(2)    
—     
—     
82    $

82    $
26     
(1)    
(15)    
(7)    
—     
—     
85    $

52 
9 
(1)
(2)
(5)
21 
(3)
71  

2019

2020

2018

We  are  open  to  examination  in  the  U.S.  for  2020  and  in  Germany  from  2018  onward.  Generally,  for  our  remaining  tax 
jurisdictions, years from 2015 onward are still open to examination.

We have undistributed earnings and profits of our foreign subsidiaries totaling approximately $2.3 billion at December 31, 
2020.  We  have  concluded  that  no  provision  for  tax  in  the  U.S.  is  required  because  substantially  all  of  the  remaining 
undistributed earnings and profits have been or will be reinvested in property, plant and equipment and working capital outside 
of the U.S.  A foreign withholding tax charge of approximately $85 million (net of foreign tax credits) would be required if 
these earnings and profits were to be distributed to the U.S.

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On  March  27,  2020,  the  President  signed  the  Coronavirus  Aid,  Relief,  and  Economic  Security  Act  (the  “CARES  Act”),  a 
substantial  tax  and  spending  package  intended  to  provide  economic  stimulus  to  address  the  impact  of  the  COVID-19 
pandemic. The  CARES  Act  allows  corporations  with  net  operating  losses  generated  in  2018,  2019  and  2020  to  elect  to 
carryback  those  losses  for  a  period  of  five  years  and  relaxes  the  limitation  for  business  interest  deductions  for  2019  and 
2020.  These provisions did not have a material impact on our operating results.  We did, however, benefit from a CARES Act 
provision that accelerates the ability of corporations to claim a refund of alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards.  Under 
this provision, we received a refund of $5 million during the third quarter of 2020 that would otherwise have been received in 
two equal annual installments in 2021 and 2022.

Net cash payments for income taxes were $45 million, $142 million and $178 million in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Note 7. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings 
per  share  are  calculated  to  reflect  the  potential  dilution  that  could  occur  if  securities  or  other  contracts  were  exercised  or 
converted into common stock.

Basic and diluted earnings per common share are calculated as follows: 
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Earnings (loss) per share — basic:

2020

2019

2018

Goodyear net income (loss) ....................................................................  $
Weighted average shares outstanding.....................................................   
Earnings (loss) per common share — basic........................................  $

(1,254)   $
234     

(5.35)   $

Earnings (loss) per share — diluted:

Goodyear net income (loss) ....................................................................  $
Weighted average shares outstanding.....................................................   
Dilutive effect of stock options and other dilutive securities .................   
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted ....................................   
Earnings (loss) per common share — diluted.....................................  $

(1,254)   $
234     
—     
234     

(5.35)   $

(311)   $
233     

(1.33)   $

(311)   $
233     
—     
233     

(1.33)   $

693 
237 

2.92 

693 
237 
2 
239 

2.89  

Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted for 2020 excludes approximately 9 million equivalent shares related to options 
with exercise prices greater than the average market price of our common shares (i.e., “underwater” options).  There were 
approximately  2  million  equivalent  shares  related  to  underwater  options  for  both  2019  and  2018.    Additionally,  weighted 
average shares outstanding — diluted for 2019 excludes the dilutive effect of approximately 3 million equivalent shares related 
primarily to options with exercise prices less than the average market price of our common shares (i.e., "in-the-money" options), 
as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive due to the Goodyear net loss. There were no in-the-money options for 2020.

Note 8. Business Segments

Segment information reflects our strategic business units (“SBUs”), which are organized to meet customer requirements and 
global  competition.  For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2020,  we  operated  our  business  through  three  operating  segments 
representing our regional tire businesses: Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific. Segment information is 
reported on the basis used for reporting to our Chief Executive Officer. Each of the three regional business segments is involved 
in the development, manufacture, distribution and sale of tires. Certain of the business segments also provide related products 
and services, which include retreads and automotive and commercial truck maintenance and repair services. Each segment also 
exports tires to other segments.

Americas manufactures and sells tires for automobiles, trucks, buses, earthmoving, mining and industrial equipment, aircraft, 
and for various other applications throughout North, Central and South America. Americas also provides related products and 
services including retreaded tires, tread rubber, and automotive and commercial truck maintenance and repair services, as well 
as sells chemical and natural rubber products to our other business segments and to unaffiliated customers. 

EMEA  manufactures  and  sells  tires  for  automobiles,  trucks,  buses,  aircraft,  motorcycles,  and  earthmoving,  mining  and 
industrial equipment throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. EMEA also sells retreaded aviation tires, retreading and 

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related services for commercial truck and earthmoving, mining and industrial equipment, and automotive maintenance and 
repair services. 

Asia  Pacific  manufactures  and  sells  tires  for  automobiles,  trucks,  aircraft,  farm,  and  earthmoving,  mining  and  industrial 
equipment throughout the Asia Pacific region. Asia Pacific also provides related products and services including retreaded 
truck and aviation tires, tread rubber, and automotive maintenance and repair services.

The following table presents segment sales and operating income (loss), and the reconciliation of segment operating income 
(loss) to Income (Loss) before Income Taxes:

(In millions)
Sales

Americas .................................................................................................  $
Europe, Middle East and Africa..............................................................   
Asia Pacific .............................................................................................   
Net Sales............................................................................................  $
Segment Operating Income (Loss) .........................................................   
Americas .................................................................................................  $
Europe, Middle East and Africa..............................................................   
Asia Pacific .............................................................................................   
Total Segment Operating Income (Loss).......................................  $

Less:

Goodwill and Other Asset Impairments (Notes 11 and 12) .................   
Rationalizations (Note 3)......................................................................   
Interest expense (Note 4)......................................................................   
Other (income) expense (Note 5) .........................................................   
Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation (Note 3) .......................   
Corporate incentive compensation plans..............................................   
Retained expenses of divested operations ............................................   
Other(1)..................................................................................................   
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes...............................................  $

2020

2019

2018

6,556    $
4,020     
1,745     
12,321    $

7,922    $
4,708     
2,115     
14,745    $

8,168 
5,090 
2,217 
15,475 

9    $
(72)    
49     
(14)   $

330     
159     
324     
119     
105     
44     
8     
37     
(1,140)   $

550    $
202     
193     
945    $

—     
205     
340     
98     
15     
50     
10     
50     
177    $

654 
363 
257 
1,274 

— 
44 
321 
(174)
4 
13 
9 
46 
1,011  

(1)

Primarily represents unallocated corporate costs and the elimination of $17 million, $17 million and $18 million for 
the  years  ended  December  31,  2020,  2019  and  2018,  respectively,  of  royalty  income  attributable  to  the  strategic 
business units. 

The following table presents segment assets at December 31:

(In millions)
Assets

2020

2019

Americas .................................................................................................  $
Europe, Middle East and Africa..............................................................   
Asia Pacific .............................................................................................   
Total Segment Assets.......................................................................   
Corporate(1)..............................................................................................   
  $

6,666    $
4,825     
2,725     
14,216     
2,290     
16,506    $

7,606   
4,724   
2,711   
15,041   
2,144   
17,185   

(1)

Corporate includes substantially all of our U.S. net deferred tax assets. 

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Results of operations are measured based on net sales to unaffiliated customers and segment operating income. Each segment 
exports tires to other segments. The financial results of each segment exclude sales of tires exported to other segments, but 
include operating income derived from such transactions. Segment operating income is computed as follows: Net sales less 
CGS  (excluding  asset  write-offs  and  accelerated  depreciation  charges)  and  SAG  (including  certain  allocated  corporate 
administrative expenses). Segment operating income also includes certain royalties and equity in earnings of most affiliates. 
Segment operating income does not include net rationalization charges, asset sales, and certain other items. 

The following table presents geographic information. Net sales by country were determined based on the location of the selling 
subsidiary. Long-lived assets consisted of property, plant and equipment. Besides Germany, management did not consider the 
net sales of any other individual countries outside the United States to be significant to the consolidated financial statements. 
For long-lived assets, only China and Germany were considered to be significant. 

(In millions)
Net Sales

2020

2019

2018

United States............................................................................................  $
Germany(1) ...............................................................................................   
Other international...................................................................................   
  $

Long-Lived Assets

United States............................................................................................  $
China........................................................................................................   
Germany ..................................................................................................   
Other international...................................................................................   
  $

5,424    $
705     
6,192     
12,321    $

2,517    $
742     
729     
3,085     
7,073    $

6,489    $
979     
7,277     
14,745    $

2,681     
722     
653     
3,152     
7,208     

6,692 
1,691 
7,092 
15,475 

(1)

The decrease in net sales from 2018 primarily related to a business reorganization that centralized our OE sales for 
EMEA in Luxembourg. 

At December 31, 2020, significant concentrations of cash and cash equivalents held by our international subsidiaries included 
the following amounts:

•

•

•

$387 million or 25% in Asia Pacific, primarily China and Japan ($337 million or 37% at December 31, 2019),

$387 million or 25% in EMEA, primarily Belgium ($214 million or 24% at December 31, 2019), and

$384 million or 25% in Americas, primarily Brazil, Canada and Chile ($190 million or 21% at December 31, 2019).

Goodwill and other asset impairments, as described in Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 11, Goodwill and 
Intangible  Assets,  and  No.  12,  Other  Assets  and  Investments;  rationalizations,  as  described  in  Note  to  the  Consolidated 
Financial Statements No. 3, Costs Associated with Rationalization Programs; net (gains) losses on asset sales, as described in 
Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 5, Other (Income) Expense, and asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation 
were not charged (credited) to the SBUs for performance evaluation purposes but were attributable to the SBUs as follows:

(In millions)
Goodwill and Other Asset Impairments

2020

2019

2018

Americas .................................................................................................  $
Europe, Middle East and Africa..............................................................   
Total Segment Goodwill and Other Asset Impairments ..............  $

148    $
182     
330    $

—    $
—     
—    $

— 
— 
—

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(In millions)
Rationalizations

2020

2019

2018

Americas .................................................................................................  $
Europe, Middle East and Africa..............................................................   
Asia Pacific .............................................................................................   
Total Segment Rationalizations......................................................  $
Corporate.................................................................................................   
  $

94    $
59     
4     
157    $
2     
159    $

90    $
115     
—     
205    $
—     
205    $

3 
36 
3 
42 
2 
44  

(In millions)
Net (Gains) Losses on Asset Sales

2020

2019

2018

Americas(1) ..............................................................................................  $
Europe, Middle East and Africa..............................................................   
Total Segment Asset Sales...............................................................  $

—    $
2     
2    $

—    $
(16)    
(16)   $

(275)
2 
(273)

(1)

Americas Net (Gains) Losses on Asset Sales for the year ended December 31, 2018 includes the gain of $272 million 
related to the TireHub transaction, net of transaction costs. 

(In millions)
Asset Write-Offs and Accelerated Depreciation

2020

2019

2018

Americas .................................................................................................  $
Europe, Middle East and Africa..............................................................   

Total Segment Asset Write-Offs and Accelerated
Depreciation .....................................................................................  $

103    $
2     

105    $

13    $
2     

15    $

The following tables present segment capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization:

(In millions)
Capital Expenditures

2020

2019

2018

Americas .................................................................................................  $
Europe, Middle East and Africa..............................................................   
Asia Pacific .............................................................................................   
Total Segment Capital Expenditures .............................................  $
Corporate.................................................................................................   
  $

302    $
235     
91     
628    $
19     
647    $

369    $
227     
141     
737    $
33     
770    $

(In millions)
Depreciation and Amortization

2020

2019

2018

Americas .................................................................................................  $
Europe, Middle East and Africa..............................................................   
Asia Pacific .............................................................................................   
Total Segment Depreciation and Amortization ............................  $
Corporate.................................................................................................   
  $

490    $
201     
133     
824    $
35     
859    $

430    $
197     
133     
760    $
35     
795    $

The following table presents segment equity in the net income (loss) of investees accounted for by the equity method:

— 
4 

4  

406 
180 
188 
774 
37 
811  

414 
201 
131 
746 
32 
778  

(In millions)

Equity in (Income) Loss

2020

2019

2018

Americas .................................................................................................  $
Europe, Middle East and Africa..............................................................   
Total Segment Equity in (Income) Loss ........................................  $

31    $
—     
31    $

32    $
—     
32    $

11 
(1)
10  

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Note 9. Accounts Receivable

(In millions)
Accounts receivable .....................................................................................................   $
Allowance for doubtful accounts .................................................................................  

  $

Note 10. Inventories

(In millions)
Raw materials ...............................................................................................................  $
Work in process ............................................................................................................ 
Finished goods .............................................................................................................. 

  $

2020

2019

1,841    $
(150)  
1,691    $

2020

2019

517    $
143   
1,493   
2,153    $

2,052 
(111)
1,941  

530 
143 
2,178 
2,851  

Note 11. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The following table presents the net carrying amount of goodwill allocated by segment, and changes during 2020: 

(In millions)
Americas.............................................  $
Europe, Middle East and Africa .........   
Asia Pacific ........................................   
  $

    Acquisitions     Divestitures    
—    $
10     
—     
10    $

—    $
—     
—     
—    $

91    $
411     
63     
565    $

The following table presents the net carrying amount of goodwill allocated by segment, and changes during 2019: 

Balance at
December 31,
2019

Balance at
December 31,
2018

Impairment     Translation    

Balance at
December 31,
2020

—    $
(182)    
—     
(182)   $

—    $
11     
4     
15    $

91 
250 
67 
408  

Impairment     Translation    

Balance at
December 31,
2019

—    $
—     
—     
—    $

—    $
(6)    
(1)    
(7)   $

91 
411 
63 
565  

(In millions)
Americas.............................................  $
Europe, Middle East and Africa .........   
Asia Pacific ........................................   
  $

    Acquisitions     Divestitures    
—    $
2     
1     
3    $

—    $
—     
—     
—    $

91    $
415     
63     
569    $

The following table presents information about intangible assets: 

(In millions)
Intangible assets with indefinite
lives ....................................................  $
Trademarks and patents......................   
Other intangible assets .......................   
  $

2020

2019

Gross
Carrying
Amount(1)

Accumulated
Amortization(1)   

Net
Carrying
Amount

Gross
Carrying
Amount(1)

Accumulated
Amortization(1)   

Net
Carrying
Amount

125    $
23     
25     
173    $

(6)   $
(19)    
(13)    
(38)   $

119    $
4     
12     
135    $

124    $
24     
25     
173    $

(6)   $
(19)    
(11)    
(36)   $

118 
5 
14 
137  

(1)

Includes impact of foreign currency translation.

Intangible assets are primarily comprised of the rights to use the Dunlop brand name and related trademarks and certain other 
brand names and trademarks.

Amortization expense for intangible assets totaled $2 million in 2020, 2019 and 2018. We estimate that annual amortization 
expense related to intangible assets will be $2 million in 2021, and $1 million in 2022 through 2025. The weighted average 
remaining amortization period is approximately 20 years. 

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting decline in the macroeconomic environment, as well as a significant 
decrease in our market capitalization, we performed an interim impairment analysis as of March 31, 2020 utilizing a discounted 

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cash flow model.  Based on the results of this interim analysis, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $182 million 
related to our EMEA reporting unit in the first quarter of 2020.  The most critical assumptions used in the calculation of the 
estimated fair value of our reporting units were the timing of the recovery in sales from the COVID-19 pandemic, the projected 
long-term  operating  margin  and  the  discount  rate.    Since  the  date  of  our  2019  annual  quantitative  goodwill  impairment 
assessment, the overall discount rate increased, reflecting an increase in the risk premium components of the rate partially offset 
by  a  decrease  in  the  risk-free  interest  rate  component,  as  a  result  of  the  macroeconomic  environment.    Also,  we  gave 
consideration to the expected near-term negative cash flow impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery, based 
on our forecasts at that time, as well as a decrease in our market capitalization.

Since the first quarter of 2020, our forecasts as well as our market capitalization have both improved and we have concluded 
that  there  were  no  additional  triggering  events  during  the  remaining  nine  months  of  2020.    Likewise,  our  2020  annual 
impairment analysis as of October 31, 2020 indicated no impairment of goodwill or intangible assets with indefinite lives. Our 
annual impairment analyses for 2019 and 2018 also indicated no impairment of goodwill or intangible assets with indefinite 
lives.    Our  quantitative  goodwill  analysis  as  of  October  31,  2020  concluded  that  the  fair  values  substantially  exceeded  the 
carrying  amounts  for  each  reporting  unit  tested.  There  were  no  events  or  circumstances  that  indicated  the  quantitative 
impairment tests should be re-performed for goodwill or for intangible assets with indefinite lives for any reporting unit at 
December 31, 2020.  Nonetheless, if we make future adverse revisions to our significant assumptions, including as a result of 
business performance or market conditions, or if our market capitalization declines and if such decline becomes indicative that 
the  fair  value  of  our  reporting  units  has  declined  below  their  carrying  values,  we  may  need  to  record  a  material,  non-cash 
impairment charge in a future period.

Note 12. Other Assets and Investments

Dividends received from our consolidated subsidiaries were $155 million, $43 million and $608 million in 2020, 2019 and 
2018, respectively. Dividends received in 2020 were primarily from Singapore, Peru and Brazil and paid to the United States. 
Dividends received in 2019 were primarily from Singapore and Brazil and paid to the United States. Dividends received in 
2018 were primarily from Singapore and Japan and paid to the United States. Dividends received from our affiliates accounted 
for using the equity method were $5 million, $4 million and $5 million in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. 

Investment in TireHub

The  carrying  value  of  our  investment  in  TireHub  was  $77  million  and  $262  million  at  December  31,  2020  and  2019, 
respectively, and was included in Other Assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, we have an outstanding loan 
receivable from TireHub of $14 million as of December 31, 2020, which is also included in Other Assets on our Consolidated 
Balance Sheets.  Our investment in TireHub is accounted for under the equity method of accounting and, as such, includes our 
50%  share  of  the  net  losses  of  TireHub,  which  totaled  $36  million,  $33  million  and  $15  million  in  2020,  2019  and  2018, 
respectively.

We  regularly  review  our  investment  in  TireHub  for  potential  impairment  and  will  recognize  an  impairment  charge  if  the 
estimated fair value of our investment declines below its recorded amount and such decline is determined to be other-than 
temporary. The most critical assumptions used in our discounted cash flow model for estimating the fair value of our investment 
are forecasted tire volume for TireHub, including the extent and duration of, as well as the timing of the recovery from, the 
ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the discount rate.

Our TireHub joint venture was initially formed during the second quarter of 2018 and, as previously disclosed, its net losses 
included higher than expected start-up expenses and additional costs incurred to build out TireHub’s distribution footprint for 
future growth.  These additional costs as well as TireHub’s net losses were expected to be temporary and moderate in 2020.  
However, higher than expected net losses for TireHub continued into 2020, driven by the severe impacts of the COVID-19 
pandemic.

Accordingly, we evaluated our investment and concluded that there had been an other-than-temporary decline in the fair value 
of our investment during the second quarter of 2020.  As such, we conducted an impairment assessment and estimated the fair 
value of our investment utilizing updated forecasts of TireHub’s volume, revised expectations as to the extent and duration of, 
as well as the timing of the recovery from, the COVID-19 pandemic, and an updated discount rate reflective of current market 
conditions at that time.  As a result, during the second quarter of 2020, we recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $148 
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During the second half of 2020, we concluded that there was no additional other-than-temporary decline in the fair value of 
our investment in TireHub.  Nonetheless, there remains a high degree of uncertainty as to the extent and duration of, as well as 
timing of the recovery from, the COVID-19 pandemic.  If we make future adverse revisions to these or our other significant 
assumptions, including as a result of business performance or market conditions, we may need to record an additional material, 
non-cash impairment charge in a future period.

Other Assets

Other Assets at December 31, 2020 included a $30 million trade receivable from a customer that was refinanced into a
collateral-backed note receivable in the second quarter of 2020.

Note 13. Property, Plant and Equipment

(In millions)
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:

Owned

2020
Finance
Leases

Total

    Owned

2019
Finance
Leases

Land ..........................................................  $
Buildings ...................................................   
Machinery and equipment.........................   
Construction in progress ...........................   

Accumulated depreciation ...........................   

Spare parts.................................................   
  $

436    $
2,467     
13,893     
737     
17,533     
(10,931)    
6,602     
269     
6,871    $

1    $
232     
29     
—     
262     
(60)    
202     
—     
202    $

437    $
2,699     
13,922     
737     
17,795     
(10,991)    
6,804     
269     
7,073    $

425    $
2,431     
13,624     
681     
17,161     
(10,438)    
6,723     
276     
6,999    $

1    $
227     
30     
1     
259     
(50)    
209     
—     
209    $

Total

426 
2,658 
13,654 
682 
17,420 
(10,488)
6,932 
276 
7,208  

The  range  of  useful  lives  of  property  used  in  arriving  at  the  annual  amount  of  depreciation  is  as  follows:  buildings  and 
improvements, 3 to 45 years; and machinery and equipment, 3 to 40 years.

Note 14. Leases

The components of lease expense included in Income (Loss) before Income Taxes for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 
2019 are as follows:

(In millions)
Operating Lease Expense...........................................................................  $
Finance Lease Expense:

Amortization of ROU assets ...................................................................   
Interest on lease liabilities.......................................................................   
Short Term Lease Expense ........................................................................   
Variable Lease Expense.............................................................................   
Sublease Income ........................................................................................   
Total Lease Expense ................................................................................  $

2020

2019

286    $

11     
21     
6     
3     
(11)    
316    $

292     

11     
21     
6     
7     
(15)    
322     

Net rental expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 is comprised of the following:

(In millions)

Gross rental expense ........................................................................................................................................  $
Sublease rental income ....................................................................................................................................   
   $

2018

333 
(16)
317  

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Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 is as follows:
(In millions)
Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities

2020

2019

Operating Cash Flows for Operating Leases.......................................................................  $
Operating Cash Flows for Finance Leases ..........................................................................   
Financing Cash Flows for Finance Leases ..........................................................................   

ROU Assets Obtained in Exchange for Lease Obligations

Operating Leases .................................................................................................................   
Finance Leases ....................................................................................................................   

268    $
21     
7     

202     
3     

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 is as follows:

(In millions, except lease term and discount rate)
Operating Leases

2020

2019

Operating Lease ROU Assets.............................................................................................  $

851    $

Operating Lease Liabilities due Within One Year................................................................ $
Operating Lease Liabilities ...................................................................................................

Total Operating Lease Liabilities ...................................................................................  $

Finance Leases

Property, Plant and Equipment, at cost................................................................................. $
Accumulated Depreciation ...................................................................................................

Property, Plant and Equipment, net ..............................................................................  $

Long Term Debt and Finance Leases due Within One Year ................................................ $
Long Term Debt and Finance Leases ...................................................................................

Total Finance Lease Liabilities .......................................................................................  $

198  $
684 
882    $

262  $
(60)
202    $

18  $

232 
250    $

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (years)

Operating Leases ...................................................................................................................
Finance Leases ......................................................................................................................

7.3
30.9 

267 
21 
7 

197 
34  

855 

199 
668 
867 

259 
(50)
209 

6 
243 
249  

7.2
31.6

Weighted Average Discount Rate

Operating Leases ...................................................................................................................
Finance Leases ......................................................................................................................

6.85%  
8.48% 

6.69%
8.46%

Future maturities of our lease liabilities, excluding subleases, as of December 31, 2020 are as follows:
(In millions)
2021 .......................................................................................................................................  $
2022 .......................................................................................................................................   
2023 .......................................................................................................................................   
2024 .......................................................................................................................................   
2025 .......................................................................................................................................   
Thereafter...............................................................................................................................   
Total Lease Payments .......................................................................................................   
Less: Imputed Interest............................................................................................................   
Total....................................................................................................................................  $

  Operating Leases     Finance Leases  
38 
245    $
23 
186     
21 
146     
21 
110     
22 
88     
671 
376     
796 
1,151     
546 
269     
250  
882    $

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As of December 31, 2020, we have additional operating and finance leases that have not yet commenced for which the present 
value of lease payments over the respective lease terms totals $23 million. Accordingly, these leases are not recorded on the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2020. These leases will commence in 2021 and 2022 with lease terms of 7 years 
to 15 years. 

Note 15. Financing Arrangements and Derivative Financial Instruments

At December 31, 2020, we had total credit arrangements of $9,707 million, of which $3,881 million were unused. At that date, 
24% of our debt was at variable interest rates averaging 2.79%.

Notes  Payable  and  Overdrafts,  Long  Term  Debt  and  Finance  Leases  due  Within  One  Year  and  Short  Term  Financing 
Arrangements

At December 31, 2020, we had short term committed and uncommitted credit arrangements totaling $1,075 million, of which 
$639 million were unused. These arrangements are available primarily to certain of our foreign subsidiaries through various 
banks at quoted market interest rates. 

The following table presents amounts due within one year:

(In millions)

Chinese credit facilities ..........................................................................................  $
Other domestic and foreign debt ............................................................................   
Notes Payable and Overdrafts ..................................................................................  $
Weighted average interest rate ...............................................................................   

Chinese credit facilities ..........................................................................................  $
8.75% due 2020 ......................................................................................................   
Other domestic and foreign debt (including finance leases) ..................................   
Long Term Debt and Finance Leases due Within One Year .................................  $
Weighted average interest rate ...............................................................................   
Total obligations due within one year ......................................................................  $

Long Term Debt and Finance Leases and Financing Arrangements

December 31,
2020

December 31,
2019

  $

163 
243 
406 
  $
4.52%   

  $

13 
— 
139 
152 
  $
3.87%   
  $
558 

118 
230 
348 
4.92%

95 
280 
187 
562 
6.58%
910  

At December 31, 2020, we had long term credit arrangements totaling $8,632 million, of which $3,242 million were unused.

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The following table presents long term debt and finance leases, net of unamortized discounts, and interest rates: 

(In millions)
Notes:

8.75% due 2020.......................................................   $
5.125% due 2023 ..........................................................    
3.75% Euro Notes due 2023 .........................................    
9.5% due 2025 ..............................................................    
5% due 2026 .................................................................    
4.875% due 2027 ..........................................................    
7% due 2028 .................................................................    

Credit Facilities:

First lien revolving credit facility due 2025..................    
Second lien term loan facility due 2025 .......................    
European revolving credit facility due 2024.................    
Pan-European accounts receivable facility ........................    
Mexican credit facilities .....................................................    
Chinese credit facilities ......................................................    
Other foreign and domestic debt(1)..................................    

Unamortized deferred financing fees .................................    

Finance lease obligations(2) ............................................    

Less portion due within one year....................................    
  $

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amount

Interest Rate  

Amount

Interest Rate  

—     
1,000     
307     
803     
900     
700     
150     

—     
400     
—     
291     
152     
212     
451     
5,366     
(32)   
5,334     
250     
5,584     
(152)   
5,432     

  $

— 
2.15%   
— 
1.18%   
1.87%   
4.49%   
3.22%   

  $

280       
1,000       
281       
—       
900       
700       
150       

—     
400     
—     
327     
200     
195     
661     
5,094       
(28)      
5,066       
249       
5,315       
(562)      
4,753       

— 
3.97%
— 
0.98%
3.44%
4.87%
4.02%

Interest rates are weighted average interest rates related to various foreign credit facilities with customary terms and 
conditions.

Includes non-cash financing additions of $3 million during the twelve month period ended December 31, 2020.

(1)

(2)

NOTES

$282 million 8.75% Senior Notes due 2020

On August 17, 2020, we repaid in full our $282 million 8.75% senior notes at maturity. 

$1.0 billion 5.125% Senior Notes due 2023

At December 31, 2020, $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.125% senior notes due 2023 were outstanding. These notes 
were sold at 100% of the principal amount and will mature on November 15, 2023. These notes are unsecured senior obligations 
and are guaranteed by our U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries that also guarantee our obligations under our U.S. senior secured 
credit facilities described below.

We have the option to redeem these notes, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price of 100%, plus accrued and 
unpaid interest to the redemption date.

The terms of the indenture for these notes, among other things, limit the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, 
including Goodyear Europe B.V. ("GEBV"), to (i) incur additional debt or issue redeemable preferred stock, (ii) pay dividends, 
repurchase shares or make certain other restricted payments or investments, (iii) incur liens, (iv) sell assets, (v) incur restrictions 
on the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or to make other payments to us, (vi) enter into affiliate transactions, (vii) 
engage in sale and leaseback transactions, and (viii) consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of 
our assets. These covenants are subject to significant exceptions and qualifications. For example, if these notes are assigned an 
investment  grade  rating  from  at  least  two  of  Moody's,  Standard  and  Poor's  and  Fitch  and  no  default  has  occurred  and  is 

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continuing, certain covenants will be suspended and we may elect to suspend the subsidiary guarantees. The indenture has 
customary defaults, including a cross-default to material indebtedness of Goodyear and our subsidiaries.

€250 million 3.75% Senior Notes due 2023 of GEBV

At December 31, 2020, €250 million aggregate principal amount of GEBV’s 3.75% senior notes due 2023 were outstanding. 
These notes were sold at 100% of the principal amount and will mature on December 15, 2023. These notes are unsecured 
senior obligations of GEBV and are guaranteed, on an unsecured senior basis, by the Company and our U.S. and Canadian 
subsidiaries that also guarantee our obligations under our U.S. senior secured credit facilities described below.

We have the option to redeem these notes, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price of 100%, plus accrued and 
unpaid interest to the redemption date.

The indenture for these notes includes covenants that are substantially similar to those contained in the indenture governing 
our 5.125% senior notes due 2023, described above.

$800 million 9.5% Senior Notes due 2025

On May 18, 2020, we issued $600 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.5% senior notes due 2025. These notes were sold 
at 100% of the principal amount and will mature on May 31, 2025. On May 22, 2020, we issued $200 million in aggregate 
principal amount of additional notes, which were sold at 101.75% of the principal amount at an effective yield of 9.056%. 
These notes are unsecured senior obligations and are guaranteed by our U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries that also guarantee our 
obligations under our U.S. senior secured credit facilities described below. 

We have the option to redeem these notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after May 31, 2022 at a redemption price of 
104.75%, 102.375% and 100% during the 12-month periods commencing on May 31, 2022, 2023 and 2024 and thereafter, 
respectively, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Prior to May 31, 2022, we may redeem these notes, in 
whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a make-whole premium and accrued and 
unpaid interest to the redemption date.  In addition, prior to May 31, 2022, we may redeem up to 35% of the original aggregate 
principal amount of these notes from the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 109.5% of 
the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.

The indenture for these notes includes covenants that are substantially similar to those contained in the indenture governing 
our 5.125% senior notes due 2023, described above.

$900 million 5% Senior Notes due 2026

At December 31, 2020, $900 million aggregate principal amount of 5% senior notes due 2026 were outstanding. These notes 
were sold at 100% of the principal amount and will mature on May 31, 2026. These notes are unsecured senior obligations and 
are guaranteed by our U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries that also guarantee our obligations under our U.S. senior secured credit 
facilities described below.

We have the option to redeem these notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after May 31, 2021 at a redemption price of 
102.5%, 101.667%, 100.833% and 100% during the 12-month periods commencing on May 31, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 
and thereafter, respectively, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Prior to May 31, 2021, we may redeem 
these notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a make-whole premium and 
accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. 

The indenture for these notes includes covenants that are substantially similar to those contained in the indenture governing 
our 5.125% senior notes due 2023, described above.

$700 million 4.875% Senior Notes due 2027

At December 31, 2020, $700 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% senior notes due 2027 were outstanding. These 
notes  were  sold  at  100%  of  the  principal  amount  and  will  mature  on  March  15,  2027.  These  notes  are  unsecured  senior 
obligations and are guaranteed by our U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries that also guarantee our obligations under our U.S. senior 
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We have the option to redeem these notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to their maturity. If we elect to redeem the 
notes prior to December 15, 2026, we will pay a redemption price equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the 
notes redeemed or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments on the notes redeemed, discounted using 
a defined treasury rate plus 50 basis points, plus in either case accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. If we elect 
to redeem the notes on or after December 15, 2026, we will pay a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of 
the notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.

The terms of the indenture for these notes, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to 
(i) incur certain liens, (ii) engage in sale and leaseback transactions, and (iii) consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of 
all or substantially all of our assets. These covenants are subject to significant exceptions and qualifications.

$150 million 7% Senior Notes due 2028

At December 31, 2020, $150 million aggregate principal amount of 7% notes due 2028 were outstanding. These notes are 
unsecured senior obligations and will mature on March 15, 2028. 

We have the option to redeem these notes, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price equal to the greater of 100% 
of the principal amount thereof or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments thereon, discounted using 
a defined treasury rate plus 15 basis points, plus in either case accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. 

The terms of the indenture for these notes, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to 
(i) incur secured debt, (ii) engage in sale and leaseback transactions, and (iii) consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of 
all or substantially all of our assets. These covenants are subject to significant exceptions and qualifications.

CREDIT FACILITIES

$2.0 billion Amended and Restated First Lien Revolving Credit Facility due 2025

On April 9, 2020, we amended and restated our $2.0 billion first lien revolving credit facility. Changes to the facility include 
extending the maturity to April 9, 2025 and increasing the borrowing base for the facility by increasing the amount attributable 
to the value of our principal trademarks by $100 million and adding the value of eligible machinery and equipment. The interest 
rate for loans under the facility increased by 50 basis points to LIBOR plus 175 basis points, based on our current liquidity as 
described below, and undrawn amounts under the facility will be subject to an annual commitment fee of 25 basis points.  

Our amended and restated first lien revolving credit facility is available in the form of loans or letters of credit. Up to $800 
million in letters of credit and $50 million of swingline loans are available for issuance under the facility. Subject to the consent 
of the lenders whose commitments are to be increased, we may request that the facility be increased by up to $250 million. 

Our obligations under the facility are guaranteed by most of our wholly-owned U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries. Our obligations 
under the facility and our subsidiaries' obligations under the related guarantees are secured by first priority security interests in 
collateral that includes, subject to certain exceptions: 

• U.S. and Canadian accounts receivable and inventory;
•

certain of our U.S. manufacturing facilities;

•

•

equity interests in our U.S. subsidiaries and up to 65% of the voting equity interests in most of our directly owned 
foreign subsidiaries; and

substantially all other tangible and intangible assets, including equipment, contract rights and intellectual property.

Availability under the facility is subject to a borrowing base, which is based on (i) eligible accounts receivable and inventory 
of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and certain of its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries, after adjusting for customary 
factors that are subject to modification from time to time by the administrative agent or the majority lenders at their discretion 
(not to be exercised unreasonably), (ii) the value of our principal trademarks in an amount not to exceed $400 million, (iii) the 
value of eligible machinery and equipment, and (iv) certain cash in an amount not to exceed $200 million. Modifications are 
based on the results of periodic collateral and borrowing base evaluations and appraisals. To the extent that our eligible accounts 
receivable, inventory and other components of the borrowing base decline in value, our borrowing base will decrease and the 
availability under the facility may decrease below $2.0 billion. In addition, if the amount of outstanding borrowings and letters 
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of credit sufficient to eliminate the excess. As of December 31, 2020, our borrowing base, and therefore our availability, under 
this facility was $454 million below the facility's stated amount of $2.0 billion.

The facility, which matures on April 9, 2025, contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of 
certain of our subsidiaries to (i) incur additional debt or issue redeemable preferred stock, (ii) pay dividends, repurchase shares 
or make certain other restricted payments or investments, (iii) incur liens, (iv) sell assets, (v) incur restrictions on the ability of 
our subsidiaries to pay dividends or to make other payments to us, (vi) enter into affiliate transactions, (vii) engage in sale and 
leaseback transactions, and (viii) consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets. These 
covenants are subject to significant exceptions and qualifications. In addition, in the event that the availability under the facility 
plus  the  aggregate  amount  of  our  Available  Cash  is  less  than  $200  million,  we  will  not  be  permitted  to  allow  our  ratio  of 
EBITDA  to  Consolidated  Interest  Expense  to  be  less  than  2.0  to  1.0  for  any  period  of  four  consecutive  fiscal  quarters. 
“Available Cash,” “EBITDA” and “Consolidated Interest Expense” have the meanings given them in the facility.

The facility has customary representations and warranties including, as a condition to borrowing, that all such representations 
and warranties are true and correct, in all material respects, on the date of the borrowing, including representations as to no 
material  adverse  change  in  our  business  or  financial  condition  since  December 31,  2019.  The  facility  also  has  customary 
defaults, including a cross-default to material indebtedness of Goodyear and our subsidiaries.

If Available Cash (as defined in the facility) plus the availability under the facility is greater than $750 million, amounts drawn 
under the facility will bear interest, at our option, at (i) 175 basis points over LIBOR or (ii) 75 basis points over an alternative 
base rate (the higher of (a) the prime rate, (b) the federal funds effective rate or the overnight bank funding rate plus 50 basis 
points or (c) LIBOR plus 100 basis points). If Available Cash plus the availability under the facility is equal to or less than 
$750 million, then amounts drawn under the facility will bear interest, at our option, at (i) 200 basis points over LIBOR or (ii) 
100 basis points over an alternative base rate.

At December 31, 2020, we had no borrowings and $11 million of letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility. At 
December 31, 2019, we had no borrowings and $37 million of letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility. 

Amended and Restated Second Lien Term Loan Facility due 2025

Our amended and restated second lien term loan facility matures on March 7, 2025. The term loan bears interest, at our option, 
at (i) 200 basis points over LIBOR or (ii) 100 basis points over an alternative base rate (the higher of (a) the prime rate, (b) the 
federal funds effective rate or the overnight bank funding rate plus 50 basis points or (c) LIBOR plus 100 basis points). In 
addition, if the Total Leverage Ratio is equal to or less than 1.25 to 1.00, we have the option to further reduce the spreads 
described above by 25 basis points. "Total Leverage Ratio" has the meaning given it in the facility.

Our  obligations  under  our  second  lien  term  loan  facility  are  guaranteed  by  most  of  our  wholly-owned  U.S.  and  Canadian 
subsidiaries  and  are  secured  by  second  priority  security  interests  in  the  same  collateral  securing  the  $2.0  billion  first  lien 
revolving credit facility. 

The facility contains covenants, representations, warranties and defaults similar to those in the $2.0 billion first lien revolving 
credit facility. In addition, if our Pro Forma Senior Secured Leverage Ratio (the ratio of Consolidated Net Secured Indebtedness 
to EBITDA) for any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters is greater than 3.0 to 1.0, before we may use cash proceeds from 
certain asset sales to repay any junior lien, senior unsecured or subordinated indebtedness, we must first offer to use such cash 
proceeds  to  prepay  borrowings  under  the  second  lien  term  loan  facility.  "Pro  Forma  Senior  Secured  Leverage  Ratio," 
"Consolidated Net Secured Indebtedness" and "EBITDA" have the meanings given them in the facility. 

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the amounts outstanding under this facility were $400 million. 

€800 million Amended and Restated Senior Secured European Revolving Credit Facility due 2024

Our amended and restated European revolving credit facility consists of (i) a €180 million German tranche that is available 
only to Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany GmbH (“GDTG”) and (ii) a €620 million all-borrower tranche that is available to 
GEBV, GDTG and Goodyear Dunlop Tires Operations S.A. Up to €175 million of swingline loans and €75 million in letters 
of  credit  are  available  for  issuance  under  the  all-borrower  tranche.  Amounts  drawn  under  this  facility  will  bear  interest  at 
LIBOR plus 150 basis points for loans denominated in U.S. dollars or pounds sterling and EURIBOR plus 150 basis points for 
loans denominated in euros, and undrawn amounts under the facility are subject to an annual commitment fee of 25 basis points.

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GEBV and certain of its subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, France and Germany provide guarantees to support 
the facility. GEBV’s obligations under the facility and the obligations of its subsidiaries under the related guarantees are secured 
by security interests in collateral that includes, subject to certain exceptions:

•

•

the capital stock of the principal subsidiaries of GEBV; and

a  substantial  portion  of  the  tangible  and  intangible  assets  of  GEBV  and  certain  of  its  subsidiaries  in  the  United 
Kingdom,  Luxembourg,  France  and  Germany,  including  real  property,  equipment,  inventory,  contract  rights, 
intercompany  receivables  and  cash  accounts,  but  excluding  accounts  receivable  and  certain  cash  accounts  in 
subsidiaries that are or may become parties to securitization or factoring transactions.

The German guarantors secure the German tranche on a first-lien basis and the all-borrower tranche on a second-lien basis. 
GEBV and its other subsidiaries that provide guarantees secure the all-borrower tranche on a first-lien basis and generally do 
not provide collateral support for the German tranche. The Company and its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries that guarantee our 
U.S. senior secured credit facilities described above also provide unsecured guarantees in support of the facility. 

The facility contains covenants similar to those in our first lien revolving credit facility, with additional limitations applicable 
to  GEBV  and  its  subsidiaries.  In  addition,  under  the  facility,  GEBV’s  ratio  of  Consolidated  Net  GEBV  Indebtedness  to 
Consolidated GEBV EBITDA for a period of four consecutive fiscal quarters is not permitted to be greater than 3.0 to 1.0 at 
the end of any fiscal quarter. “Consolidated Net GEBV Indebtedness” and “Consolidated GEBV EBITDA” have the meanings 
given them in the facility.

The facility has customary representations and warranties including, as a condition to borrowing, that all such representations 
and warranties are true and correct, in all material respects, on the date of the borrowing, including representations as to no 
material  adverse  change  in  our  business  or  financial  condition  since  December 31,  2018.  The  facility  also  has  customary 
defaults, including a cross-default to material indebtedness of Goodyear and our subsidiaries.

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, there were no borrowings and no letters of credit outstanding under the European revolving 
credit facility. 

Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities (On-Balance Sheet)

GEBV and certain other of our European subsidiaries are parties to a pan-European accounts receivable securitization facility 
that expires in 2023. The terms of the facility provide the flexibility to designate annually the maximum amount of funding 
available under the facility in an amount of not less than €30 million and not more than €450 million. For the period from 
October 18, 2018 through October 15, 2020, the designated maximum amount of the facility was €320 million. For the period 
from  October  16,  2020  through  October  18,  2021,  the  designated  maximum  amount  of  the  facility  was  decreased  to  €280 
million.

The facility involves an ongoing daily sale of substantially all of the trade accounts receivable of certain GEBV subsidiaries. 
These subsidiaries retain servicing responsibilities. Utilization under this facility is based on eligible receivable balances. 

The funding commitments under the facility will expire upon the earliest to occur of: (a) September 26, 2023, (b) the non-
renewal  and  expiration  (without  substitution)  of  all  of  the  back-up  liquidity  commitments,  (c)  the  early  termination  of  the 
facility according to its terms (generally upon an Early Amortisation Event (as defined in the facility), which includes, among 
other things, events similar to the events of default under our senior secured credit facilities; certain tax law changes; or certain 
changes to law, regulation or accounting standards), or (d) our request for early termination of the facility. The facility’s current 
back-up liquidity commitments will expire on October 18, 2021. 

At  December 31,  2020,  the  amounts  available  and  utilized  under  this  program  totaled  $291  million  (€237  million).  At 
December 31, 2019, the amounts available and utilized under this program totaled $327 million (€291 million). The program 
does not qualify for sale accounting, and accordingly, these amounts are included in Long Term Debt and Finance Leases.

Accounts Receivable Factoring Facilities (Off-Balance Sheet)

We have sold certain of our trade receivables under off-balance sheet programs. For these programs, we have concluded that 
there is generally no risk of loss to us from non-payment of the sold receivables. At December 31, 2020, the gross amount of 
receivables sold was $451 million, compared to $548 million at December 31, 2019.

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Other Foreign Credit Facilities

A Mexican subsidiary and a U.S. subsidiary have a revolving credit facility in Mexico. At December 31, 2020, the amounts 
available and utilized under this facility were $200 million and $152 million, respectively. At December 31, 2019, the amounts 
available and utilized under this facility were $200 million. The facility ultimately matures in 2022, has covenants relating to 
the  Mexican  and  U.S.  subsidiary,  and  has  customary  representations  and  warranties  and  default  provisions  relating  to  the 
Mexican and U.S. subsidiary’s ability to perform its respective obligations under the facility.

A Chinese subsidiary has several financing arrangements in China.  At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the amounts available 
under these facilities were $981 million and $735 million, respectively.  At December 31, 2020, the amount utilized under these 
facilities was $375 million, of which $163 million represented notes payable and $212 million represented long term debt.  At 
December 31, 2020, $13 million of the long term debt was due within a year.  At December 31, 2019, the amount utilized under 
these facilities was $313 million, of which $118 million represented notes payable and $195 million represented long term 
debt.  At December 31, 2019, $95 million of the long term debt was due within a year.  The facilities contain covenants relating 
to the Chinese subsidiary and have customary representations and warranties and defaults relating to the Chinese subsidiary’s 
ability to perform its obligations under the facilities. Certain of the facilities can only be used to finance the expansion of our 
manufacturing facility in China and, at December 31, 2020 and 2019, the unused amounts available under these facilities were 
$99 million and $106 million, respectively.

Debt Maturities

The annual aggregate maturities of our debt (excluding the impact of deferred financing fees and unamortized discounts) and 
finance leases for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2020 are presented below. Maturities of debt credit agreements 
have been reported on the basis that the commitments to lend under these agreements will be terminated effective at the end of 
their current terms.
(In millions)
U.S. ...........................................................  $
Foreign ......................................................   
  $

999    $
699     
1,698    $

151    $
324     
475    $

1    $
555     
556    $

—    $
88     
88    $

1,199 
19 
1,218  

2021

2025

2024

2023

2022

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We utilize derivative financial instrument contracts and nonderivative instruments to manage interest rate, foreign exchange 
and commodity price risks. We have established a control environment that includes policies and procedures for risk assessment 
and the approval, reporting and monitoring of derivative financial instrument activities. We do not hold or issue derivative 
financial instruments for trading purposes.

Foreign Currency Contracts

We enter into foreign currency contracts in order to manage the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on our consolidated 
results of operations and future foreign currency-denominated cash flows. These contracts may be used to reduce exposure to 
currency  movements  affecting  existing  foreign  currency-denominated  assets,  liabilities,  firm  commitments  and  forecasted 
transactions  resulting  primarily  from  trade  purchases  and  sales,  equipment  acquisitions,  intercompany  loans  and  royalty 
agreements. Contracts hedging short term trade receivables and payables normally have no hedging designation.

The following table presents the fair values for foreign currency hedge contracts that do not meet the criteria to be accounted 
for as cash flow hedging instruments:

(In millions)
Fair Values — Current asset (liability):

December 31,
2020

December 31,
2019

Accounts receivable ................................................................................................  $
Other current liabilities ........................................................................................... 

1    $

(27)  

1 
(15)

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, these outstanding foreign currency derivatives had notional amounts of $1,664 million and 
$1,707  million,  respectively,  and  were  primarily  related  to  intercompany  loans.  Other  (Income)  Expense  included  net 
transaction losses on derivatives of $87 million in 2020 and net transaction gains on derivatives of $22 million in 2019. These 
amounts  were  substantially  offset  in  Other  (Income)  Expense  by  the  effect  of  changing  exchange  rates  on  the  underlying 
currency exposures.

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The following table presents fair values for foreign currency hedge contracts that meet the criteria to be accounted for as cash 
flow hedging instruments:

(In millions)
Fair Values — Current asset (liability):

December 31,
2020

December 31,
2019

Accounts receivable ................................................................................................  $
Other current liabilities ........................................................................................... 

Fair Values — Long term asset (liability):

Other assets .............................................................................................................  $
Other long term liabilities ....................................................................................... 

—    $
(7)  

—    $
—   

9 
(3)

1 
(1)

At December 31, 2020 and 2019, these outstanding foreign currency derivatives had notional amounts of $50 million and $365 
million,  respectively,  and  primarily  related  to  U.S.  dollar  denominated  intercompany  transactions.  Based  on  our  current 
forecasts, including the expected ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we believe that it is probable that the underlying 
hedge transactions will occur within an appropriate time frame in order to continue to qualify for cash flow hedge accounting 
treatment.

We  enter  into  master  netting  agreements  with  counterparties.  The  amounts  eligible  for  offset  under  the  master  netting 
agreements are not material and we have elected a gross presentation of foreign currency contracts in the Consolidated Balance 
Sheets. 

The following table presents the classification of changes in fair values of foreign currency contracts that meet the criteria to 
be accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments (before tax and minority): 

(In millions)
Amount of gains (losses) deferred to AOCL(1) .................................  $
Reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in CGS(1)........ 

2020

Year Ended December 31,
2019

2018

15    $
(13)  

10    $
(14)  

9 
7  

(1)

Excluded components deferred to AOCL and excluded components reclassified from AOCL to CGS for the twelve 
months ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 were not material.

The estimated net amount of the deferred gains at December 31, 2020 that is expected to be reclassified to earnings within the 
next twelve months is $2 million.

The  counterparties  to  our  foreign  currency  contracts  were  considered  by  us  to  be  substantial  and  creditworthy  financial 
institutions  that  were  recognized  market  makers  at  the  time  we  entered  into  those  contracts.  We  seek  to  control  our  credit 
exposure to these counterparties by diversifying across multiple counterparties, by setting counterparty credit limits based on 
long term credit ratings and other indicators of counterparty credit risk such as credit default swap spreads, and by monitoring 
the financial strength of these counterparties on a regular basis. We also enter into master netting agreements with counterparties 
when possible. By controlling and monitoring exposure to counterparties in this manner, we believe that we effectively manage 
the risk of loss due to nonperformance by a counterparty. However, the inability of a counterparty to fulfill its contractual 
obligations to us could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, financial position or results of operations in the period 
in which it occurs.

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Note 16. Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents information about assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet 
at December 31: 

(In millions)
Assets:
Investments..................................  $
Foreign Exchange Contracts........   
Total Assets at Fair Value.........  $
Liabilities:
Foreign Exchange Contracts........  $
Total Liabilities at Fair
Value ...........................................  $

Total Carrying
Value in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets/Liabilities
(Level 1)

Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

11    $
1     
12    $

11    $
11     
22    $

34    $

19    $

34    $

19    $

11    $
—     
11    $

—    $

—    $

11    $
—     
11    $

—    $

—    $

—    $
1     
1    $

—    $
11     
11    $

34    $

19    $

34    $

19    $

—    $
—     
—    $

—    $

—    $

— 
— 
— 

— 

—

The following table presents supplemental fair value information about long term fixed rate and variable rate debt, excluding 
finance leases, at December 31: 

(In millions)
Fixed Rate Debt(1):
Carrying amount — liability .........................................................................................  $
Fair value — liability .................................................................................................... 
Variable Rate Debt(1):
Carrying amount — liability .........................................................................................  $
Fair value — liability .................................................................................................... 

December 31,
2020

December 31,
2019

4,094    $
4,283   

1,240    $
1,197   

3,434 
3,558 

1,632 
1,632  

(1)

Excludes  Notes  Payable  and  Overdrafts  of  $406  million  and  $348  million  at  December  31,  2020  and  2019, 
respectively,  of  which  $227  million  and  $143  million,  respectively,  are  at  fixed  rates  and  $179  million  and  $205 
million, respectively, are at variable rates.  The carrying value of Notes Payable and Overdrafts approximates fair 
value due to the short term nature of the facilities.

Long  term  debt  with  fair  values  of  $4,391  million  and  $3,808  million  at  December 31,  2020  and  2019,  respectively,  were 
estimated using quoted Level 1 market prices.  The carrying value of the remaining debt was based upon internal estimates of 
fair value derived from market prices for similar debt.

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Note 17. Pension, Other Postretirement Benefits and Savings Plans

We provide employees with defined benefit pension or defined contribution savings plans. Our hourly U.S. pension plans are 
frozen and provide benefits based on length of service. The principal salaried U.S. pension plans are frozen and provide benefits 
based on final five-year average earnings formulas. Salaried employees who made voluntary contributions to these plans receive 
higher  benefits.  We  also  provide  certain  U.S. employees  and  employees  at  certain  non-U.S. subsidiaries  with  health  care 
benefits or life insurance benefits upon retirement. Substantial portions of the health care benefits for U.S. salaried retirees are 
not insured and are funded from operations.

During 2020, we recognized settlement charges of $28 million, primarily related to certain of our salaried U.S. pension plans, 
of  which  $24  million  was  recognized  in  Other  (Income)  Expense  and  $4  million  in  Rationalizations,  related  to  the  exit  of 
employees under approved rationalization plans.  The settlement charges resulted from total lump sum payments exceeding 
annual service and interest cost of the applicable plans.  In addition, we recognized a curtailment credit of $6 million in Other 
(Income) Expense during 2020, related to a freeze of one of our non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans.  

During 2020, we also recognized a curtailment credit of $4 million related to one of our Other Postretirement Benefits plans 
and a termination benefits charge of $5 million related to our hourly U.S. pension plan in Rationalizations, related to the exit 
of employees under approved rationalization plans.

During 2019, we recognized settlement charges of $6 million in Other (Income) Expense primarily related to certain of our 
U.S. pension plans. The settlement charges resulted from total lump sum payments exceeding annual service and interest cost 
of the applicable plans. During 2019, we also recognized curtailment and special termination benefit charges of $5 million in 
Rationalizations,  primarily  related  to  the  acceptance  of  voluntary  buy-outs  at  our  tire  manufacturing  facility  in  Gadsden, 
Alabama.

During 2018, we recognized settlement charges of $13 million in Other (Income) Expense for our frozen U.K. pension plan. 
These settlement charges related primarily to an offer of lump sum payments over a limited time during 2018 to non-retiree 
participants of the plan. Lump sum payments of $103 million, primarily related to this offer, were made from existing plan 
assets in 2018. As a result, total lump sum payments related to this plan exceeded annual interest cost for 2018. 

During 2018, we recognized settlement charges of $8 million in Other (Income) Expense related to certain of our U.S. pension 
plans.  The  settlement  charges  resulted  from  total  lump  sum  payments  exceeding  annual  service  and  interest  cost  of  the 
applicable plans.

We have increased the obligation for our U.K. pension plan by $16 million to recognize the estimated impact to our plan from 
court rulings in 2018 and later, involving a plan with similar features to ours that was sponsored by another company, that 
required equal guaranteed minimum pension benefits for males and females. The increases were recognized in AOCL as prior 
service  cost  from  plan  amendments.  The  actual  impact  to  our  U.K.  pension  plan  is  still  subject  to  the  finalization  of  plan 
amendments in response to the court rulings and potential future judicial decisions.

During 2018, the Brazil pension regulator approved our plan to replace certain benefits in our Brazil retiree medical plan with 
an increase in benefits in our Brazil pension plan. The changes were effective in the fourth quarter of 2019 and resulted in an 
increase to our pension obligation of $16 million and a decrease in our other postretirement benefits obligation of $14 million 
at December 31, 2018. The increase to the pension obligation and decrease to the other postretirement benefits obligation were 
recognized in AOCL as prior service cost and prior service credit, respectively.

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Total benefits cost and amounts recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss follows:

Pension Plans

    Other Postretirement Benefits  
Non-U.S.
  2020     2019     2018     2020     2019     2018     2020     2019     2018  

U.S.

(In millions)
Benefits cost (credit):
Service cost .............................................. $
Interest cost ..............................................  
Expected return on plan assets .................  
Amortization of prior service cost 
(credit) ......................................................   —     —     —    
112    
Amortization of net losses........................  
54   $
Net periodic cost .................................. $

3   $
173    
(223)   

4   $
126    
(193)   

4   $
157    
(219)   

109    
46   $

112    
65   $

30   $
56    
(54)   

26   $
69    
(59)   

3 
28   $
12 
69    
(70)    —     —     — 

2   $
11    

2   $
8    

1    
38    
71   $

2     —    
29    
29    
56   $
67   $

(9)   
4    
5   $

(9)   
3    
7   $

(8)
4 
11 

Net curtailments/settlements /termination 
benefits .....................................................  
Total benefits cost ................................ $

31    
77   $

8    
73   $

8    
62   $

(4)   
67   $

3    
70   $

13    
69   $

(4)    —     — 
11 
1   $

7   $

4    

108    

Recognized in other comprehensive 
(income) loss before tax and minority:   
Prior service cost (credit) from plan 
amendments.............................................. $ —   $ —   $ —   $
14    
Increase (decrease) in net actuarial losses   
Amortization of prior service (cost) 
credit in net periodic cost .........................   —     —     —    
Amortization of net losses in net periodic 
cost ...........................................................  
Immediate recognition of prior service 
cost and unrecognized gains and losses 
due to curtailments, settlements, and 
divestitures ...............................................  
Total recognized in other 
comprehensive (income) loss before 
tax and minority .....................................  

(113)   

(109)   

(109)   

(112)   

(112)   

(27)   

(26)   

(11)   

(5)   

3   $
(100)   

(2)  $
201    

31   $ —   $ —   $
6    
5    
(18)   

(16)
(14)

(2)   

(2)    —    

9    

9    

8 

(38)   

(29)   

(30)   

(4)   

(3)   

(5)

(9)   

(3)   

(14)   

6    

2     — 

(146)   

165    

(31)   

16    

14    

(27)

Total recognized in total benefits 
cost and other comprehensive 
(income) loss before tax and 
minority ................................................ $

50   $

(40)  $

(47)  $

(79)  $ 235   $

38   $

17   $

21   $

(16)

Service cost is recorded in CGS or SAG. Other components of net periodic cost are recorded in Other (Income) Expense. Net 
curtailments, settlements and termination benefits are recorded in Other (Income) Expense or Rationalizations if related to a 
rationalization plan.

We use the fair value of pension assets in the calculation of pension expense for all plans.

Total benefits cost for our other postretirement benefits was $1 million, $3 million and $4 million for our U.S. plans in 2020, 
2019  and  2018,  respectively,  and  $0  million,  $4  million  and  $7  million  for  our  non-U.S. plans  in  2020,  2019  and  2018, 
respectively. 

The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act provides plan sponsors a federal subsidy for certain 
qualifying prescription drug benefits covered under the sponsor’s postretirement health care plans. Our other postretirement 
benefits cost is presented net of this subsidy, which is less than $1 million annually.

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The change in benefit obligation and plan assets for 2020 and 2019 and the amounts recognized in our Consolidated Balance 
Sheets at December 31, 2020 and 2019 are as follows:

(In millions)
Change in benefit obligation:

Beginning balance ..............................  $
Newly adopted plans .........................   
Service cost — benefits earned .........   
Interest cost .......................................   
Plan amendments ..............................   
Actuarial loss.....................................   
Participant contributions ...................   
Curtailments/settlements/termination 
benefits ..............................................   
Foreign currency translation..............   
Benefit payments...............................   
Ending balance ...................................  $

Change in plan assets:

Beginning balance ..............................  $
Newly adopted plans .........................   
Actual return on plan assets ..............   
Company contributions to plan 
assets .................................................   
Cash funding of direct participant 
payments ...........................................   
Participant contributions ...................   
Settlements ........................................   
Foreign currency translation..............   
Benefit payments...............................   
Ending balance ...................................  $
Funded status at end of year................  $

Pension Plans

U.S.

Non-U.S.

    Other Postretirement Benefits  

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

(5,009)   $
—     
(4)    
(126)    
—     
(520)    
—     

51     
—     
373     
(5,235)   $

(4,734)   $
—     
(3)    
(173)    
—     
(477)    
—     

12     
—     
366     
(5,009)   $

(3,195)   $
—     
(30)    
(56)    
(3)    
(123)    
(3)    

21     
(133)    
140     
(3,382)   $

(2,774)   $
(19)    
(26)    
(69)    
2     
(381)    
(2)    

5     
(62)    
131     
(3,195)   $

4,780    $
—     
605     

4,445    $
—     
696     

2,740    $
—     
305     

2,464    $
19     
252     

—     

—     

20     

39     

14     
—     
(56)    
—     
(373)    
4,970    $
(265)   $

20     
—     
(15)    
—     
(366)    
4,780    $
(229)   $

22     
3     
(8)    
99     
(140)    
3,041    $
(341)   $

20     
2     
(5)    
80     
(131)    
2,740    $
(455)   $

(241)   $
—     
(2)    
(8)    
—     
(4)    
(8)    

—     
4     
23     
(236)   $

—    $
—     
—     

—     

15     
8     
—     
—     
(23)    
—    $
(236)   $

(234)
— 
(2)
(11)
— 
(6)
(12)

(2)
(5)
31 
(241)

3 
— 
— 

— 

16 
12 
— 
— 
(31)
— 
(241)

Significant actuarial losses related to changes in benefit obligations for 2020 and 2019 primarily resulted from decreases in 
discount rates.

Other postretirement benefits unfunded status was $106 million for our U.S. plans at December 31, 2020 and 2019, and $130 
million and $135 million for our non-U.S. plans at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

The funded status recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of:

(In millions)
Noncurrent assets ...................................   $
Current liabilities ...................................    
Noncurrent liabilities .............................    
Net amount recognized .....................   $

Pension Plans

U.S.

Non-U.S.

Other Postretirement
Benefits

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

—    $
(11)    
(254)    
(265)   $

—    $
(16)    
(213)    
(229)   $

408    $
(22)    
(727)    
(341)   $

237    $
(20)    
(672)    
(455)   $

—    $
(16)    
(220)    
(236)   $

— 
(16)
(225)
(241)

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The amounts recognized in AOCL, net of tax, consist of:

(In millions)
Prior service (credit) cost .......................   $
Net actuarial loss....................................    
Gross amount recognized .................    
Deferred income taxes ...........................    
Minority shareholders’ equity ................    
Net amount recognized .....................   $

Pension Plans

U.S.

Non-U.S.

Other Postretirement
Benefits

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

(3)   $
2,353     
2,350     
(43)    
—     
2,307    $

(3)   $
2,380     
2,377     
(50)    
—     
2,327    $

25    $
636     
661     
(104)    
(2)    
555    $

25    $
782     
807     
(135)    
(1)    
671    $

(7)   $
30     
23     
(29)    
—     
(6)   $

(23)
30 
7 
(22)
— 
(15)

The following table presents significant weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31:

Pension Plans

  Other Postretirement Benefits  

2020

2019

2020

2019

Discount rate:

—U.S. ......................................................................................    
—Non-U.S...............................................................................    

2.42%   
1.49 

3.22%   
1.98 

2.34%   
4.09 

Rate of compensation increase:

—U.S. ......................................................................................  
—Non-U.S...............................................................................    

N/A 
2.89 

N/A 
2.92 

N/A 
N/A 

3.14%
4.39 

N/A 
N/A  

The following table presents significant weighted average assumptions used to determine benefits cost for the years ended 
December 31:

2020

Pension Plans
2019

2018

Other Postretirement Benefits
2019

2018

2020

Discount rate for determining interest cost:

—U.S. ..................................................................   
—Non-U.S...........................................................   

Expected long term return on plan assets:

—U.S. ..................................................................   
—Non-U.S...........................................................   

Rate of compensation increase:

—U.S. .................................................................. 
—Non-U.S...........................................................   

2.66%   
2.26 

3.85%   
2.84 

3.09%   
2.56 

2.68%   
5.68 

3.79%   
6.25 

2.99%
6.13 

4.22 
2.52 

N/A 
2.92 

5.25 
2.95 

N/A 
2.91 

4.58 
3.02 

N/A 
2.91 

N/A 
N/A 

N/A 
N/A 

N/A 
N/A 

N/A 
N/A 

N/A 
N/A 

N/A 
N/A  

For 2020, a weighted average discount rate of 2.66% was used to determine interest cost for the U.S. pension plans. This rate 
was derived from spot rates along a yield curve developed from a portfolio of corporate bonds from issuers rated AA or higher 
by established rating agencies as of December 31, 2019, applied to our expected benefit payment cash flows. For our non-
U.S. locations,  a  weighted  average  discount  rate  of  2.26%  was  used.  This  rate  was  developed  based  on  the  nature  of  the 
liabilities and local environments, using available bond indices, yield curves, projected cash flows, and long term inflation.

For 2020, an assumed weighted average long term rate of return of 4.22% was used for the U.S. pension plans. In developing 
the long term rate of return, we evaluated input from our pension fund consultant on asset class return expectations, including 
determining the appropriate rate of return for our plans, which are primarily invested in fixed income securities. For our non-
U.S. locations,  an  assumed  weighted  average  long  term  rate  of  return  of  2.52%  was  used.  Input  from  local  pension  fund 
consultants concerning asset class return expectations and long term inflation form the basis of this assumption.

The  U.S.  pension  plan  mortality  assumption  is  based  on  our  actual  historical  experience  and  expected  future  mortality 
improvements based on published actuarial tables. For our non-U.S. locations, mortality assumptions are based on published 
actuarial tables which include projections of future mortality improvements.

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The following table presents estimated future benefit payments from the plans as of December 31, 2020. Benefit payments for 
other postretirement benefits are presented net of retiree contributions and Medicare Part D Subsidy Receipts:

(In millions)
2021...........................................................................................................  $
2022...........................................................................................................   
2023...........................................................................................................   
2024...........................................................................................................   
2025...........................................................................................................   
2026-2030 .................................................................................................   

The following table presents selected information on our pension plans:

Pension Plans

U.S.

Non-U.S.

Other
Postretirement  
Benefits

417    $
390     
366     
352     
339     
1,578     

136    $
129     
130     
137     
138     
743     

16 
16 
15 
15 
14 
68  

(In millions)
All plans:

U.S.

Non-U.S.

2020

2019

2020

2019

Accumulated benefit obligation...............................................  $

5,220    $

4,994    $

3,284    $

3,097 

Plans not fully-funded:

Projected benefit obligation .....................................................  $
Accumulated benefit obligation...............................................   
Fair value of plan assets...........................................................   

5,235    $
5,220     
4,970     

5,009    $
4,994     
4,780     

933    $
856     
185     

1,059 
991 
370  

Certain  non-U.S. subsidiaries  maintain  unfunded  pension  plans  consistent  with  local  practices  and  requirements.  At 
December 31, 2020, these plans accounted for $264 million of our accumulated pension benefit obligation, $299 million of our 
projected pension benefit obligation, and $90 million of our AOCL adjustment. At December 31, 2019, these plans accounted 
for $247 million of our accumulated pension benefit obligation, $277 million of our projected pension benefit obligation, and 
$82 million of our AOCL adjustment.

We expect to contribute $25 million to $50 million to our funded non-U.S. pension plans in 2021.

Assumed health care cost trend rates at December 31 follow:

Health care cost trend rate assumed for the next year .................................................   
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)........   
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate.........................................................   

6.0%   
5.0 
2025 

6.3%
5.0 
2025  

2020

2019

Our pension plan weighted average investment allocation at December 31, by asset category, follows:

U.S.

Non-U.S.

2020

2019

2020

2019

Cash and short term securities ...................................................    
Equity securities.........................................................................    
Debt securities............................................................................    
Alternatives ................................................................................    
Total........................................................................................    

3%    
4 
93 
— 
100%   

2%    
6 
92 
— 
100%   

2%    
4 
93 
1 
100%   

1%
3 
96 
— 
100%

Our pension investment policy recognizes the long term nature of pension liabilities, and is primarily designed to offset the 
future impact of discount rate movements on the funded status for our plans. All assets are managed externally according to 
target asset allocation guidelines we have established. Manager guidelines prohibit the use of any type of investment derivative 
without our prior approval. Portfolio risk is controlled by having managers comply with guidelines, establishing the maximum 
size of any single holding in their portfolios, and using managers with different investment styles. We periodically undertake 
asset and liability modeling studies to determine the appropriateness of the investments.

The portfolio of our U.S. pension plan assets includes holdings of global high quality and high yield fixed income securities, 
short  term  interest  bearing  deposits,  and  private  equities.  The  target  asset  allocation  of  our  U.S.  pension  plans  is  94%  in 

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duration-matched fixed income securities and 6% in private equity and private credit securities. Actual U.S. pension fund asset 
allocations are reviewed on a periodic basis and the pension funds are rebalanced to target ranges on an as needed basis.

The portfolios of our non-U.S. pension plans include holdings of U.S. and non-U.S. equities, global high quality and high yield 
fixed income securities, insurance contracts, repurchase agreements, and short term interest bearing deposits. The weighted 
average target asset allocation of the non-U.S. pension funds is approximately 95% fixed income and 5% equities.

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The fair values of our pension plan assets at December 31, 2020 by asset category are as follows:

U.S.

Non-U.S

Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets
for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)    

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Other
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for
Identical
Assets

    Total

(Level 1)    

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Other
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

122   $

122  $

—  $

—   
—   
—   

2,842   
1,038   
—   
280   
—   
—   

—   
7   

—  $

46   $

42  $

4   $

—   
—   
—   

1   
—   
—   
—   
—   
—   

2   
—   

24    
19    
6    

230    
2,503    
(650)  
76    
20    
19    

28    
6    

24   
19   
6   

24   
42   
—   
8   
20   
9   

—   
—   

—    
—    
—    

206    
2,461    
(650)  
68    
—    
10    

—    
5    

—   
—   
—   

—   
—   
—   
—   
—   
—   

—   
—   

4,292   $

122  $

4,167  $

3   

2,327   $

194  $

2,104   $

— 

— 
— 
— 

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

28 
1 

29 

(In millions)
Cash and Short Term 
Securities ....................................  $
Equity Securities

  Total

Common and Preferred Stock...   
Commingled Funds...................   
Mutual Funds ............................   

—    
—    
—    

Debt Securities

Corporate Bonds .......................   
Government Bonds ...................   
Repurchase Agreements ...........   
Asset Backed Securities............   
Commingled Funds...................   
Mutual Funds ............................   

2,843    
1,038    
—    
280    
—    
—    

Alternatives

Insurance Contracts ..................   
Other Investments .....................   

Total Investments in the 
Fair Value Hierarchy...........   

Investments Measured at Net 
Asset Value, as Practical 
Expedient:
Equity Securities

Commingled Funds...................   
Mutual Funds ............................   
Partnership Interests..................   

Debt Securities

Mutual Funds ............................   
Commingled Funds...................   
Partnership Interests..................   

Short Term Securities

2    
7    

23    
—    
166    

148    
295    
102    

Commingled Funds...................   

22    

Alternatives

Commingled Funds...................   
Total Investments ......................   
Other .........................................   

—    
5,048    
(78)  
Total Plan Assets........................  $ 4,970    

62    
4    
—    

81    
665    
—    

3    

6    
3,148    
(107)  
   $ 3,041    

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The fair values of our pension plan assets at December 31, 2019 by asset category are as follows:

U.S.

Non-U.S.

Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets
for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)    

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Other
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for
Identical
Assets

    Total

(Level 1)    

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Other
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

47   $

47  $

—  $

—   
—   
—   

2,576   
1,120   
—   
282   
—   

—   
2   

—  $

33   $

29  $

4   $

—   
—   
—   

1   
—   
—   
1   
—   

2   
—   

24    
36    
5    

190    
2,271    
(511)  
74    
19    

22    
(4)  

24   
36   
5   

10   
60   
—   
5   
9   

—   
—   

—    
—    
—    

180    
2,211    
(511)  
69    
10    

—    
(5)  

—   
—   
—   

—   
—   
—   
—   
—   

—   
—   

4,031   $

47  $

3,980  $

4   

2,159   $

178  $

1,958   $

— 

— 
— 
— 

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

22 
1 

23 

(In millions)
Cash and Short Term 
Securities ....................................  $
Equity Securities

  Total

Common and Preferred Stock...   
Commingled Funds...................   
Mutual Funds ............................   

—    
—    
—    

Debt Securities

Corporate Bonds .......................   
Government Bonds ...................   
Repurchase Agreements ...........   
Asset Backed Securities............   
Mutual Funds ............................   

2,577    
1,120    
—    
283    
—    

Alternatives

Insurance Contracts ..................   
Other Investments .....................   

Total Investments in the 
Fair Value Hierarchy...........   

Investments Measured at Net 
Asset Value, as Practical 
Expedient:
Equity Securities

Commingled Funds...................   
Mutual Funds ............................   
Partnership Interests..................   

Debt Securities

Mutual Funds ............................   
Commingled Funds...................   

Short Term Securities

2    
2    

9    
—    
267    

141    
310    

Commingled Funds...................   

67    

Alternatives

Commingled Funds...................   
Total Investments ......................   
Other .........................................   

—    
4,825    
(45)  
Total Plan Assets........................  $ 4,780    

69    
11    
—    

7    
604    

4    

6    
2,860    
(120)  
   $ 2,740    

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The classification of fair value measurements within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to 
the measurement. Investments that are measured at Net Asset Value ("NAV") as a practical expedient to estimate fair value are 
not classified in the fair value hierarchy. Under the practical expedient approach, the NAV is based on the fair value of the 
underlying investments held by each fund less its liabilities. This practical expedient would not be used when it is determined 
to be probable that the fund will sell the investment for an amount different than the reported NAV. The fair value amounts 
presented  in  this  table  are  intended  to  permit  reconciliation  of  the  fair  value  hierarchy  to  total  plan  assets.  Valuation 
methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as follows:

•

•

Cash and Short Term Securities:  Cash and cash equivalents consist of U.S. and foreign currencies. Foreign currencies 
are reported in U.S. dollars based on currency exchange rates readily available in active markets. Short term securities 
held in commingled funds are valued at the NAV of units held at year end, as determined by the investment manager.

Equity Securities:  Common and preferred stock, which are held in non-U.S. companies, are valued at the closing 
price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. Commingled funds are valued at the 
NAV of units held at year end, as determined by a pricing vendor or the fund family. Mutual funds are valued at the 
NAV  of  shares  held  at  year  end,  as  determined  by  the  closing  price  reported  on  the  active  market  on  which  the 
individual securities are traded, or a pricing vendor or the fund family if an active market is not available. Partnership 
interests in private equity securities are priced based on valuations using the partnership’s latest available financial 
statements and the plan's percent ownership, adjusted for any cash transactions which occurred between the date of 
those financial statements and our year end.

• Debt Securities:  Corporate and government bonds, including asset backed securities, are valued at the closing price 
reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded, or based on institutional bid evaluations 
using proprietary models if an active market is not available. Repurchase agreements are valued at the contract price 
plus accrued interest. These secured borrowings are collateralized by government bonds held by the non-U.S. plans 
and  have  maturities  less  than  one  year.  Commingled  funds  are  valued  at  the  NAV  of  units  held  at  year  end,  as 
determined by a pricing vendor or the fund family. Mutual funds are valued at the NAV of shares held at year end, as 
determined by the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded, or a pricing 
vendor or the fund family if an active market is not available. Partnership interests in private credit securities are 
priced  based  on  valuations  using  the  partnership’s  latest  available  financial  statements  and  the  plan's  percent 
ownership, adjusted for any cash transactions which occurred between the date of those financial statements and our 
year end.

•

Alternatives:  Commingled funds are valued based on the NAV as determined by the fund manager using the most 
recent financial information available. Other investments primarily include derivative financial instruments, which are 
valued  using  independent  pricing  sources  which  utilize  industry  standard  derivative  valuation  models.  Directed 
insurance  contracts  are  valued  as  reported  by  the  issuer,  based  on  discounted  cash  flows  using  weighted  average 
discount rates of  1.7% and 2.3% at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective 
of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other 
market  participants,  the  use  of  different  methodologies  or  assumptions  to  determine  the  fair  value  of  certain  financial 
instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date. 

The following table sets forth a summary of changes in fair value of the non-U.S. pension plan insurance contracts classified 
as Level 3:

(In millions)
Balance, beginning of year ........................................................................................  $
Unrealized gains relating to instruments still held at the reporting date...................... 
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements (net)......................................................... 
Foreign currency translation ........................................................................................ 
Balance, end of year ...................................................................................................  $

2020

2019

22    $
3   
1   
2   
28    $

19 
1 
2 
— 
22  

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Savings Plans

Substantially  all  employees  in  the  U.S. and  employees  of  certain  non-U.S. locations  are  eligible  to  participate  in  a  defined 
contribution savings plan. Expenses recognized for contributions to these plans were $100 million, $110 million and $111 
million for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Note 18. Stock Compensation Plans

Our stock compensation plans (collectively, the “Plans”) permit the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), 
performance share units, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards to employees and directors. Our 
current stock compensation plan, the 2017 Performance Plan, was adopted on April 10, 2017 and expires on April 9, 2027. A 
total of 18 million shares of our common stock may be issued in respect of grants made under the 2017 Performance Plan. Any 
shares of common stock that are subject to awards of stock options or SARs will be counted as one share for each share granted 
for purposes of the aggregate share limit and any shares of common stock that are subject to any other awards will be counted 
as 2 shares for each share granted for purposes of the aggregate share limit. In addition, shares of common stock that are subject 
to awards issued under the 2017 Performance Plan or certain prior stock compensation plans that expire according to their 
terms or are forfeited, terminated, canceled or surrendered or are settled, or can be paid, only in cash, or are surrendered in 
payment of taxes associated with such awards (other than stock options or SARs) will be available for issuance pursuant to a 
new award under the 2017 Performance Plan. Shares issued under our stock compensation plans are usually issued from shares 
of our common stock held in treasury.

Stock Options

Grants of stock options and SARs (collectively referred to as “options”) under the Plans generally have a graded vesting period 
of four years whereby one-fourth of the awards vest on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, an exercise price 
equal to the fair market value of one share of our common stock on the date of grant (i.e., the closing market price on that date) 
and  a  contractual  term  of  ten  years.  The  exercise  of  tandem  SARs  cancels  an  equivalent  number  of  stock  options  and, 
conversely, the exercise of stock options cancels an equivalent number of tandem SARs. Option grants are cancelled on, or 90 
days  following,  termination  of  employment  unless  termination  is  due  to  retirement,  death  or  disability  under  certain 
circumstances, in which case, all outstanding options vest fully and remain outstanding for a term set forth in the related grant 
agreement.

The following table summarizes the activity related to options during 2020:

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)    

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (In
millions)

Options

Outstanding at January 1.........................................................    4,998,021    $
Options granted ........................................................................    4,167,384     
Options exercised .....................................................................   
(20,218)    
(370,938)    
Options expired ........................................................................   
(73,517)    
Options cancelled .....................................................................   
Outstanding at December 31....................................................    8,700,732     
Vested and expected to vest at December 31..............................    8,604,644     
Exercisable at December 31........................................................    4,462,091     
Available for grant at December 31 ............................................    6,659,546     

20.61     
10.12     
12.68     
12.44     
18.83     
15.97     
16.00     
20.98     

     $

5.9     
5.9     

2.9     

— 

3 
3 
— 

In addition, the aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised in 2019 and 2018 was $3 million and $9 million, respectively.

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Significant  option  groups  outstanding  at  December 31,  2020  and  related  weighted  average  exercise  price  and  remaining 
contractual term information follows:

Options

Options

Grant Date
Outstanding    
2/25/2020 ....................................................................................    4,142,384 
556,409 
2/27/2017 ....................................................................................   
542,625 
2/22/2016 ....................................................................................   
493,730 
2/23/2015 ....................................................................................   
381,617 
2/24/2014 ....................................................................................   
904,580 
2/28/2013 ....................................................................................   
721,878 
2/27/2012 ....................................................................................   
523,979 
2/22/2011 ....................................................................................   
433,530 
All Other .....................................................................................   
    8,700,732 

Exercisable    
— 
465,203 
542,625 
493,730 
381,617 
904,580 
721,878 
523,979 
428,479 
   4,462,091 

 $

Exercise
Price

10.12 
35.26 
29.90 
27.16 
26.44 
12.98 
12.94 
13.91 
(1 )

Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)  
9.16 
6.16 
5.15 
4.15 
3.15 
2.16 
1.16 
0.15 
(1 )

(1)

Options in the “All other” category had exercise prices ranging from $9.54 to $32.72. The weighted average exercise 
price for options outstanding and exercisable in that category was $21.45 and $21.32, respectively, while the remaining 
weighted average contractual term was 3.0 years for both.

Weighted average grant date fair values of stock options and the assumptions used in estimating those fair values are as follows:

Weighted average grant date fair value ..................................................................................................  $
Black-Scholes model assumptions(1):

Expected term (years) .......................................................................................................................... 
Interest rate........................................................................................................................................... 
Volatility .............................................................................................................................................. 
Dividend yield...................................................................................................................................... 

2020

10.12 

7.50 
1.29%
41.28%
6.54%

(1)

We review the assumptions used in our Black-Scholes model in conjunction with estimating the grant date fair value 
of grants of options by our Board of Directors. There were no stock options granted during 2019 or 2018.

Performance Share Units

Performance share units granted under the Plans are earned over a three-year period beginning January 1 of the year of grant. 
Total units earned for grants made in 2020 may vary between 0% and 133%, and grants made during 2019 and 2018 may vary 
between 0% and 200% of the units granted based on the attainment of performance targets during the related three-year period 
and continued service. The performance targets are established by the Board of Directors. All of the units earned will be settled 
through the issuance of an equivalent number of shares of our common stock and are equity classified.

The following table summarizes the activity related to performance share units during 2020:

Unvested at January 1................................................................................................ 
Units granted................................................................................................................. 
Units vested .................................................................................................................. 
Units forfeited............................................................................................................... 
Unvested at December 31........................................................................................... 

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

20.98 
7.59 
29.04 
20.92 
15.02  

Units

588,000    $
171,871   
(154,141)  
(10,950)  
594,780   

We measure the fair value of grants of performance share units based primarily on the closing market price of a share of our 
common stock on the date of the grant, modified as appropriate to take into account the features of such grants. 

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Restricted Stock Units

Restricted stock units granted under the Plans typically vest over a three-year period beginning on the date of grant. Restricted 
stock units will be settled through the issuance of an equivalent number of shares of our common stock and are equity classified.

The following table summarizes the activity related to restricted stock units during 2020:

Unvested at January 1................................................................................................ 
Units granted................................................................................................................. 
Units vested and settled ................................................................................................ 
Units forfeited............................................................................................................... 
Unvested at December 31........................................................................................... 

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

23.21 
9.86 
24.50 
18.80 
19.50  

Units
2,734,475    $
600,712   
(646,444)  
(119,870)  
2,568,873   

We measure the fair value of grants of restricted stock units based on the closing market price of a share of our common stock 
on the date of the grant.

Other Information

Stock-based compensation expense, cash payments made to settle SARs and cash received from the exercise of stock options 
follows:
(In millions)
Stock-based compensation expense recognized........................................  $
Tax benefit.................................................................................................   
After-tax stock-based compensation expense ...........................................  $

16 
(4)
12 

2018

2020

2019

 $

 $

 $

 $

31 
(8)
23 
— 
— 

 $
 $

27 
(7)
20 
— 
2 

 $
 $

1 
9  

Cash payments to settle SARs...................................................................  $
Cash received from stock option exercises ...............................................  $

As  of  December 31,  2020,  unearned  compensation  cost  related  to  the  unvested  portion  of  all  stock-based  awards  was  $22 
million and is expected to be recognized over the remaining vesting period of the respective grants, through the fourth quarter 
of 2024.

Note 19. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Environmental Matters

We have recorded liabilities totaling $64 million and $48 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, for anticipated 
costs  related  to  various  environmental  matters,  primarily  the  remediation  of  numerous  waste  disposal  sites  and  certain 
properties sold by us. The increase in our recorded reserve was primarily related to a $13 million charge for an environmental 
remediation liability at a closed facility during 2020.  Of these amounts, $16 million and $13 million was included in Other 
Current Liabilities at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The costs include legal and consulting fees, site studies, the 
design  and  implementation  of  remediation  plans,  post-remediation  monitoring  and  related  activities,  and  will  be  paid  over 
several years. The amount of our ultimate liability in respect of these matters may be affected by several uncertainties, primarily 
the ultimate cost of required remediation and the extent to which other responsible parties contribute. We have limited potential 
insurance coverage for future environmental claims.

Since many of the remediation activities related to environmental matters vary substantially in duration and cost from site to 
site  and  the  associated  costs  for  each  vary  depending  on  the  mix  of  unique  site  characteristics,  in  some  cases  we  cannot 
reasonably estimate a range of possible losses. Although it is not possible to estimate with certainty the outcome of all of our 
environmental  matters,  management  believes  that  potential  losses  in  excess  of  current  reserves  for  environmental  matters, 
individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or results of 
operations.

Workers’ Compensation

We have recorded liabilities, on a discounted  basis, totaling $196 million and $198 million for anticipated costs related to 
workers’ compensation at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Of these amounts, $29 million and $39 million were 

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included in Current Liabilities as part of Compensation and Benefits at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The costs 
include  an  estimate  of  expected  settlements  on  pending  claims,  defense  costs  and  a  provision  for  claims  incurred  but  not 
reported. These estimates are based on our assessment of potential liability using an analysis of available information with 
respect to pending claims, historical experience, and current cost trends. The amount of our ultimate liability in respect of these 
matters may differ from these estimates. We periodically, and at least annually, update our loss development factors based on 
actuarial analyses. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the liability was discounted using a risk-free rate of return. At December 
31, 2020, we estimate that it is reasonably possible that the liability could exceed our recorded amounts by approximately $25 
million.

General and Product Liability and Other Litigation

We have recorded liabilities totaling $285 million and $293 million, including related legal fees expected to be incurred, for 
potential product liability and other tort claims, including asbestos claims, at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Of 
these  amounts,  $38  million  and  $43  million  were  included  in  Other  Current  Liabilities  at  December 31,  2020  and  2019, 
respectively. The amounts recorded were estimated based on an assessment of potential liability using an analysis of available 
information with respect to pending claims, historical experience and, where available, recent and current trends. Based upon 
that assessment, at December 31, 2020, we do not believe that estimated reasonably possible losses associated with general and 
product liability claims in excess of the amounts recorded will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash 
flows or results of operations. However, the amount of our ultimate liability in respect of these matters may differ from these 
estimates. 

We have recorded an indemnification asset within Accounts Receivable of $1 million and within Other Assets of $23 million 
for Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.'s ("SRI") obligation to indemnify us for certain product liability claims related to products 
manufactured by a formerly consolidated joint venture entity, subject to certain caps and restrictions.

Asbestos. We are a defendant in numerous lawsuits alleging various asbestos-related personal injuries purported to result from 
alleged exposure to asbestos in certain products manufactured by us or present in certain of our facilities. Typically, these 
lawsuits have been brought against multiple defendants in state and federal courts. To date, we have disposed of approximately 
154,200 claims by defending, obtaining a dismissal thereof, or entering into a settlement. The sum of our accrued asbestos-
related liability and gross payments to date, including legal costs, by us and our insurers totaled $563 million and $554 million 
through December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

A summary of recent approximate asbestos claims activity follows. Because claims are often filed and disposed of by dismissal 
or settlement in large numbers, the amount and timing of settlements and the number of open claims during a particular period 
can fluctuate significantly.

(Dollars in millions)
Pending claims, beginning of year .........................................................   
New claims filed during the year...............................................................   
Claims settled/dismissed ...........................................................................   
Pending claims, end of year ....................................................................   
Payments(1).................................................................................................  $

2020

2019

2018

39,600 
1,100 
(2,000)
38,700 
13 

 $

43,100 
1,500 
(5,000)
39,600 
22 

 $

54,300 
1,300 
(12,500)
43,100 
18  

(1)

Represents cash payments made during the period by us and our insurers on asbestos litigation defense and claim 
resolution.

We periodically, and at least annually, review our existing reserves for pending claims, including a reasonable estimate of the 
liability  associated  with  unasserted  asbestos  claims,  and  estimate  our  receivables  from  probable  insurance  recoveries.  We 
recorded gross liabilities for both asserted and unasserted claims, inclusive of defense costs, totaling $149 million and $153 
million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. In determining the estimate of our asbestos liability, we evaluated claims 
over the next ten-year period. Due to the difficulties in making these estimates, analysis based on new data and/or a change in 
circumstances arising in the future may result in an increase in the recorded obligation, and that increase could be significant.

We  maintain  certain  primary  and  excess  insurance  coverage  under  coverage-in-place  agreements,  and  also  have  additional 
excess  liability  insurance  with  respect  to  asbestos  liabilities.  After  consultation  with  our  outside  legal  counsel  and  giving 
consideration to agreements with certain of our insurance carriers, the financial viability and legal obligations of our insurance 
carriers and other relevant factors, we determine an amount we expect is probable of recovery from such carriers. We record a 

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receivable  with  respect  to  such  policies  when  we  determine  that  recovery  is  probable  and  we  can  reasonably  estimate  the 
amount of a particular recovery. 

We recorded an insurance receivable related to asbestos claims of $90 million and $95 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, 
respectively. We expect that approximately 60% of asbestos claim related losses would be recoverable through insurance during 
the ten-year period covered by the estimated liability. Of these amounts, $13 million was included in Current Assets as part of 
Accounts Receivable at both December 31, 2020 and 2019. The recorded receivable consists of an amount we expect to collect 
under coverage-in-place agreements with certain primary and excess insurance carriers as well as an amount we believe is 
probable of recovery from certain of our other excess insurance carriers.

We believe that, at December 31, 2020, we had approximately $550 million in excess level policy limits applicable to indemnity 
and defense costs for asbestos products claims under coverage-in-place agreements. We also had additional unsettled excess 
level  policy  limits  potentially  applicable  to  such  costs.  In  addition,  we  had  coverage  under  certain  primary  policies  for 
indemnity and defense costs for asbestos products claims under remaining aggregate limits pursuant to a coverage-in-place 
agreement, as well as coverage for indemnity and defense costs for asbestos premises claims pursuant to coverage-in-place 
agreements.

We believe that our reserve for asbestos claims, and the receivable for recoveries from insurance carriers recorded in respect 
of these claims, reflects reasonable and probable estimates of these amounts. The estimate of the liabilities and assets related 
to pending and expected future asbestos claims and insurance recoveries is subject to numerous uncertainties, including, but 
not limited to, changes in:

•

•

•

•

•

the litigation environment,

federal and state law governing the compensation of asbestos claimants,

recoverability of receivables due to potential insolvency of insurance carriers,

our approach to defending and resolving claims, and

the level of payments made to claimants from other sources, including other defendants and 524(g) trusts.

As a result, with respect to both asserted and unasserted claims, it is reasonably possible that we may incur a material amount 
of cost in excess of the current reserve; however, such amounts cannot be reasonably estimated. Coverage under insurance 
policies is subject to varying characteristics of asbestos claims including, but not limited to, the type of claim (premise vs. 
product  exposure),  alleged  date  of  first  exposure  to  our  products  or  premises  and  disease  alleged.  Recoveries  may  also  be 
limited by insurer insolvencies or financial difficulties. Depending upon the nature of these characteristics or events, as well as 
the resolution of certain legal issues, some portion of the insurance may not be accessible by us.

Amiens Labor Claims

Approximately 850 former employees of the closed Amiens, France manufacturing facility have asserted wrongful termination 
or other claims totaling approximately €140 million ($172 million) against Goodyear France SAS. On May 28, 2020, Goodyear 
France SAS received a judgment from the labor court with respect to approximately 790 of these former employees. As a result 
of this ruling and settlement discussions to resolve these claims and other similar claims, we accrued approximately €27 million 
($30 million) during 2020 for estimated additional termination benefits. We have appealed this ruling and will continue to 
defend ourselves against these claims and any additional claims that may be asserted against us.

Other Actions

We are currently a party to various claims, indirect tax assessments and legal proceedings in addition to those noted above. If 
management believes that a loss arising from these matters is probable and can reasonably be estimated, we record the amount 
of the loss, or the minimum estimated liability when the loss is estimated using a range and no point within the range is more 
probable than another. As additional information becomes available, any potential liability related to these matters is assessed 
and the estimates are revised, if necessary. Based on currently available information, management believes that the ultimate 
outcome of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or 
overall trends in results of operations. 

Our recorded liabilities and estimates of reasonably possible losses for the contingent liabilities described above are based on 
our assessment of potential liability using the information available to us at the time and, where applicable, any past experience 
and recent and current trends with respect to similar matters. Our contingent liabilities are subject to inherent uncertainties, and 

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unfavorable judicial or administrative decisions could occur which we did not anticipate. Such an unfavorable decision could 
include monetary damages, fines or other penalties or an injunction prohibiting us from taking certain actions or selling certain 
products. If such an unfavorable decision were to occur, it could result in a material adverse impact on our financial position 
and results of operations in the period in which the decision occurs or in future periods.

Income Tax Matters

The  calculation  of  our  tax  liabilities  involves  dealing  with  uncertainties  in  the  application  of  complex  tax  regulations.  We 
recognize liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes 
will be due. If we ultimately determine that payment of these amounts is unnecessary, we reverse the liability and recognize a 
tax benefit during the period in which we determine that the liability is no longer necessary. We also recognize income tax 
benefits to the extent that it is more likely than not that our positions will be sustained when challenged by the taxing authorities. 
We derecognize income tax benefits when based on new information we determine that it is no longer more likely than not that 
our position will be sustained. To the extent we prevail in matters for which liabilities have been established, or determine we 
need to derecognize tax benefits recorded in prior periods, our results of operations and effective tax rate in a given period 
could be materially affected. An unfavorable tax settlement would require use of our cash, and lead to recognition of expense 
to the extent the settlement amount exceeds recorded liabilities and, in the case of an income tax settlement, result in an increase 
in our effective tax rate in the period of resolution. A favorable tax settlement would be recognized as a reduction of expense 
to the extent the settlement amount is lower than recorded liabilities and, in the case of an income tax settlement, would result 
in a reduction in our effective tax rate in the period of resolution.

While  the  Company  applies  consistent  transfer  pricing  policies  and  practices  globally,  supports  transfer  prices  through 
economic studies, seeks advance pricing agreements and joint audits to the extent possible and believes its transfer prices to be 
appropriate,  such  transfer  prices,  and  related  interpretations  of  tax  laws,  are  occasionally  challenged  by  various  taxing 
authorities globally. We have received various tax assessments challenging our interpretations of applicable tax laws in various 
jurisdictions. Although we believe we have complied with applicable tax laws, have strong positions and defenses and have 
historically been successful in defending such claims, our results of operations could be materially adversely affected in the 
case we are unsuccessful in the defense of existing or future claims.

Binding Commitments and Guarantees

At December 31, 2020, we had binding commitments for raw materials, capital expenditures, utilities and various other types 
of contracts. Total commitments on contracts that extend beyond 2021 are expected to total approximately $1.0 billion. In 
addition, we have other contractual commitments, the amounts of which cannot be estimated, pursuant to certain long term 
agreements under which we will purchase varying amounts of certain raw materials and finished goods at agreed upon base 
prices  that  may  be  subject  to  periodic  adjustments  for  changes  in  raw  material  costs  and  market  price  adjustments,  or  in 
quantities that may be subject to periodic adjustments for changes in our or our suppliers' production levels.

We have off-balance sheet financial guarantees and other commitments totaling $73 million and $74 million at December 31, 
2020 and 2019, respectively. We issue guarantees to financial institutions or other entities on behalf of certain of our affiliates, 
lessors or customers. We generally do not receive a separate premium as consideration for, and do not require collateral in 
connection with, the issuance of these guarantees. 

In 2017, we issued a guarantee of approximately PLN 165 million ($44 million) in connection with an indirect tax assessment 
in EMEA. As of December 31, 2020, this guarantee amount has been increased to PLN 181 million ($49 million). We have 
concluded our performance under this guarantee is not probable and, therefore, have not recorded a liability for this guarantee. 
In 2015, as a result of the dissolution of the global alliance with SRI, we issued a guarantee of $46 million to an insurance 
company related to SRI's obligation to pay certain outstanding workers' compensation claims of a formerly consolidated joint 
venture  entity.  As  of  December 31,  2020,  this  guarantee  amount  has  been  reduced  to  $23  million.  We  have  concluded  the 
probability of our performance to be remote and, therefore, have not recorded a liability for this guarantee. While there is no 
fixed duration of this guarantee, we expect the amount of this guarantee to continue to decrease over time as the formerly 
consolidated joint venture entity pays its outstanding claims. If our performance under these guarantees is triggered by non-
payment or another specified event, we would be obligated to make payment to the financial institution or the other entity, and 
would  typically  have  recourse  to  the  affiliate,  lessor,  customer,  or  SRI.  Except  for  the  workers'  compensation  guarantee 
described  above,  the  guarantees  expire  at  various  times  through  2021.  We  are  unable  to  estimate  the  extent  to  which  our 
affiliates’,  lessors’,  customers’,  or  SRI's  assets  would  be  adequate  to  recover  any  payments  made  by  us  under  the  related 
guarantees.

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At December 31, 2020, we had an agreement to provide a revolving loan commitment to TireHub of up to $100 million.  As 
of December 31, 2020, $14 million was drawn on this commitment.

Indemnifications

At  December 31,  2020,  we  were  a  party  to  various  agreements  under  which  we  had  assumed  obligations  to  indemnify  the 
counterparties  from  certain  potential  claims  and  losses.  These  agreements  typically  involve  standard  commercial  activities 
undertaken  by  us  in  the  normal  course  of  business;  the  sale  of  assets  by  us;  the  formation  or  dissolution  of  joint  venture 
businesses  to  which  we  had  contributed  assets  in  exchange  for  ownership  interests;  and  other  financial  transactions. 
Indemnifications  provided  by  us  pursuant  to  these  agreements  relate  to  various  matters  including,  among  other  things, 
environmental, tax and shareholder matters; intellectual property rights; government regulations; employment-related matters; 
and dealer, supplier and other commercial matters.

Certain indemnifications expire from time to time, and certain other indemnifications are not subject to an expiration date. In 
addition, our potential liability under certain indemnifications is subject to maximum caps, while other indemnifications are 
not subject to caps. Although we have been subject to indemnification claims in the past, we cannot reasonably estimate the 
number, type and size of indemnification claims that may arise in the future. Due to these and other uncertainties associated 
with the indemnifications, our maximum exposure to loss under these agreements cannot be estimated.

We  have  determined  that  there  are  no  indemnifications  or  guarantees  other  than  liabilities  for  which  amounts  are  already 
recorded or reserved in our consolidated financial statements under which it is probable that we have incurred a liability.

Warranty

We recorded $22 million for potential claims under warranties offered by us at both December 31, 2020 and 2019, the majority 
of which are recorded in Other Current Liabilities. 

The following table presents changes in the warranty reserve during 2020 and 2019:
(In millions)
Balance at January 1 ..................................................................................................  $
Payments made during the period.............................................................................. 
Expense recorded during the period .......................................................................... 
Translation adjustment............................................................................................... 
Balance at December 31 .............................................................................................  $

2020

2019

22    $
(21)  
21   
—   
22    $

18 
(25)
29 
— 
22  

Note 20. Capital Stock

Dividends

During  2020,  2019  and  2018,  we  paid  cash  dividends  of  $37  million,  $148  million  and  $138  million,  respectively,  on  our 
common stock. This excludes dividends earned on stock based compensation plans of $1 million, $2 million and $1 million for 
the years 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. On April 16, 2020, we announced that we have suspended the quarterly dividend 
on our common stock.

Common Stock Repurchases

From time to time, we repurchase shares of our common stock under programs approved by the Board of Directors.  During 
2020  and  2019,  we  did  not  repurchase  any  shares  of  our  common  stock.    During  2018,  we  repurchased  shares  totaling 
approximately $220 million under a program that expired on December 31, 2019.

We may repurchase shares delivered to us by employees as payment for the exercise price of stock options and the withholding 
taxes due upon the exercise of stock options or the vesting or payment of stock awards. During 2020, 2019 and 2018, we did 
not repurchase any shares from employees.

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Note 21. Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table presents changes in AOCL by component for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, after 
tax and minority interest: 

(In millions) Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2017..................................................  $
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications ...   
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive 
loss ............................................................................................   
Balance at December 31, 2018..................................................  $

Other comprehensive income (loss) before
reclassifications(1)......................................................................   
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive 
loss ............................................................................................   
Balance at December 31, 2019..................................................  $

Other comprehensive income (loss) before
reclassifications(1)......................................................................   
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive 
loss ............................................................................................   
Balance at December 31, 2020..................................................  $

Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment

Unrecognized
Net Actuarial
Losses and
Prior Service
Costs

Deferred
Derivative

Gains (Losses)    

Total

(915)   $
(245)    

(3,052)   $
4     

—     
(1,160)   $

125     
(2,923)   $

(9)   $
9     

7     
7    $

(3,976)
(232)

132 
(4,076)

4     

(168)    

10     

(154)

—     
(1,156)   $

108     
(2,983)   $

(14)    
3    $

94 
(4,136)

(128)    

(4)    

15     

(117)

—     
(1,284)   $

131     
(2,856)   $

(13)    
5    $

118 
(4,135)

(1)

Includes adjustments to AOCL of $27 million and $(32) million in 2020 and 2019, respectively, to adjust the respective 
prior year obligation of our frozen U.K. pension plan. 

The following table presents reclassifications out of AOCL for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018: 

(In millions) (Income) Expense

Component of AOCL
Amortization of prior service cost and unrecognized gains 
and losses...............................................................................   $
Immediate recognition of prior service cost and 
unrecognized gains and losses due to curtailments, 
settlements and divestitures...................................................    

Unrecognized Net Actuarial Losses and Prior Service 
Costs, before tax .................................................................   $
Tax effect ............................................................................    
Net of tax..........................................................................   $
Deferred Derivative (Gains) Losses ......................................   $
Tax effect ............................................................................    
Net of tax..........................................................................   $
Total reclassifications..........................................................   $

2020

Year Ended
December 31,
2019
Amount Reclassified from
AOCL

2018

Affected Line Item in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations

144    $

137    $

139    Other (Income) Expense

29     

6     

25   

Other (Income) Expense / 
Rationalizations

173    $
(42)    
131    $
(13)   $
—     
(13)   $
118    $

143    $
(35)    
108    $
(14)   $
—     
(14)   $
94    $

164     
(39)   United States and Foreign Taxes
125    Goodyear Net Income (Loss)

7    Cost of Goods Sold
—    United States and Foreign Taxes
7    Goodyear Net Income (Loss)
132    Goodyear Net Income (Loss)

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Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting 
as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of 
financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance 
with generally accepted accounting principles.

Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records 
that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide 
reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are  recorded  as  necessary  to  permit  the  preparation  of  the  consolidated  financial 
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are 
being made only in accordance with appropriate authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide 
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s 
assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management conducted an assessment of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020 
using the framework specified in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013), published by the Committee of Sponsoring 
Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission.  Based  on  such  assessment,  management  has  concluded  that  the  Company’s 
internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020 has been audited by 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is presented in 
this Annual Report.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and its subsidiaries 
as  of  December  31,  2020  and  2019  and  the  related  consolidated  statements  of  operations,  comprehensive  income  (loss), 
shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020, including the related 
notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We also have audited the Company's internal control 
over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework 
(2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”).

In  our  opinion,  the  consolidated  financial  statements  referred  to  above  present  fairly,  in  all  material  respects,  the  financial 
position of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the 
three years in the period ended December 31, 2020 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United 
States  of  America.  Also  in  our  opinion,  the  Company  maintained,  in  all  material  respects,  effective  internal  control  over 
financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) 
issued by the COSO.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for 
leases as of January 1, 2019.

Basis for Opinions

The  Company's  management  is  responsible  for  these  consolidated  financial  statements,  for  maintaining  effective  internal 
control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included 
in  the  accompanying  Management's  Report  on  Internal  Control  over  Financial  Reporting.  Our  responsibility  is  to  express 
opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting 
based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States)  (“PCAOB”)  and  are  required  to  be  independent  with  respect  to  the  Company  in  accordance  with  the  U.S.  federal 
securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.  

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform 
the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, 
whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material 
respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement 
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. 
Such  procedures  included  examining,  on  a  test  basis,  evidence  regarding  the  amounts  and  disclosures  in  the  consolidated 
financial  statements.  Our  audits  also  included  evaluating  the  accounting  principles  used  and  significant  estimates  made  by 
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control 
over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that 
a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the 
assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We 
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the 
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures 
that  (i)  pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the  transactions  and 
dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit 
preparation  of  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles,  and  that  receipts  and 
expenditures  of  the  company  are  being  made  only  in  accordance  with  authorizations  of  management  and  directors  of  the 
company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or 
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.  

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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial 
statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relate to accounts or 
disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or 
complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated 
financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate 
opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Goodwill Impairment – EMEA Reporting Unit

As described in Notes 1 and 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s consolidated goodwill balance was 
$408  million  as  of  December  31,  2020,  and  the  goodwill  associated  with  the  Europe,  Middle  East  and  Africa  (“EMEA”) 
reporting  unit  was  $250  million.  Goodwill  is  assessed  for  impairment  annually  with  the  option  to  perform  a  qualitative 
assessment to determine whether further impairment testing is necessary or to perform a quantitative assessment by comparing 
the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount. In addition to annual testing, impairment testing is conducted when 
events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the asset below its carrying 
amount. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting decline in the macroeconomic environment, as well as a 
significant  decrease  in  the  Company’s  market  capitalization,  management  performed  an  interim  impairment  analysis  as  of 
March 31, 2020 utilizing a discounted cash flow model. Based on the results of management’s interim quantitative assessment, 
management recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $182 million for the EMEA reporting unit during the first quarter of 
2020. The most critical assumptions used in the calculation of the estimated fair value of the Company’s EMEA reporting unit 
are the timing of the recovery in sales from the COVID-19 pandemic, the projected long term operating margin, and the discount 
rate. 

The  principal  considerations  for  our  determination  that  performing  procedures  relating  to  the  goodwill  impairment  of  the 
EMEA reporting unit is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management when developing the fair value 
measurement of the reporting unit; (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and 
evaluating audit evidence relating to management’s significant assumptions for the timing of the recovery in sales from the 
COVID-19 pandemic, the projected long term operating margin, and the discount rate; and (iii) the audit effort involved the 
use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall 
opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to 
management’s goodwill impairment assessment, including controls over the valuation of the Company’s EMEA reporting unit. 
These procedures also included, among others (i) testing management’s process for developing the fair value of the EMEA 
reporting unit, (ii) evaluating the appropriateness of the discounted cash flow model, (iii) testing the completeness and accuracy 
of underlying data used in the model, and (iv) evaluating the significant assumptions used by management related to the timing 
of  the  recovery  in  sales  from  the  COVID-19  pandemic,  the  projected  long  term  operating  margin,  and  the  discount  rate. 
Evaluating management’s assumptions related to the timing of the recovery in sales from the COVID-19 pandemic and the 
projected  long  term  operating  margin  involved  evaluating  whether  the  assumptions  used  by  management  were  reasonable 
considering (i) the current and past performance of the reporting unit, (ii) the consistency with external market and industry 
data, and (iii) whether these assumptions were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit. Professionals with 
specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in the evaluation of the Company’s discounted cash flow model and the 
discount rate assumption.

Income Taxes - Valuation of U.S. Deferred Tax Assets

As  described  in  Notes  1  and  6  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  as  of  December  31,  2020,  the  Company  has 
approximately $1.2 billion of U.S. federal, state and local deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances totaling $368 million 
primarily  for  foreign  tax  credits  with  limited  lives.  Approximately  $900  million  of  these  U.S.  net  deferred  tax  assets  have 
unlimited lives and approximately $300 million have limited lives and expire between 2025 and 2040. Management records 
valuation allowances unless it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will be realized.  As disclosed 
by management, the valuation of deferred tax assets requires judgment in assessing future profitability, including the impact of 
tax planning strategies and the expiration date of the asset. During the first quarter of 2020, management established a valuation 

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allowance  of  $295  million  against  all  of  the  foreign  tax  credits  with  expiration  dates  through  2024  and  a  portion  of  those 
expiring in 2025 due to the significant U.S. tax loss in 2020 driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the 
temporary suspension of production at the Company’s U.S. manufacturing facilities. As loss carryforwards must be utilized 
prior to foreign tax credits in offsetting future income for tax purposes, management concluded that it was no longer more 
likely than not that they will be able to utilize these foreign tax credits prior to their expiration. During 2020, the Company’s 
U.S. business went into a cumulative three-year loss position due to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 
Company’s  2020  results.  Management  concluded  that  the  Company’s  future  taxable  income  provides  positive,  objectively 
verifiable information to conclude that it is more likely than not that the Company will be able to utilize the remaining deferred 
tax assets expiring from 2025 onward.

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the income taxes - valuation of U.S. 
deferred tax assets is a critical audit matter are the significant judgment by management in determining whether the net deferred 
tax assets are more likely than not to be realized in the future, which in turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment and effort 
in performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence relating to management’s assessment of the realization of net deferred 
tax assets.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall 
opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to 
management’s assessment of the realization of net deferred tax assets, including controls over projected taxable income. These 
procedures also included, among others, evaluating the positive and negative evidence available in management’s assessment 
of the realization of net deferred tax assets, testing the completeness and accuracy of underlying data used in management’s 
assessment, and evaluating the reasonableness of management’s assumption related to projected taxable income. Evaluating 
management’s  assumption  related  to  projected  taxable  income  involved  evaluating  whether  the  assumption  used  by 
management  was  reasonable  considering  (i)  the  current  and  past  performance  of  the  Company’s  U.S.  business,  (ii)  the 
consistency with external market and industry data, (iii) evaluating whether tax planning strategies are prudent and feasible, 
and (iv) whether the assumption was consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit.

Cleveland, Ohio
February 9, 2021

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1898. 

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Supplementary Data
(Unaudited)
Quarterly Data 

(In millions, except per share amounts)
2020
Net Sales ..........................................................................  $
Gross Profit (Loss)...........................................................   
Net Income (Loss) ...........................................................  $
Less: Minority Shareholders’ Net Income (Loss) ......   
Goodyear Net Income (Loss) ........................................  $
Goodyear Net Income (Loss) - Per Share of Common 
Stock:*

— Basic ......................................................................  $
— Diluted ...................................................................  $
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding — Basic.............   
— Diluted .........   
Dividends Declared per Share of Common Stock ...........  $
Selected Balance Sheet Items at Quarter-End:

First

Second

Quarter
Third

Fourth

Year

3,056    $
504     
(617)   $
2     
(619)   $

2,144    $
(72)    
(703)   $
(7)    
(696)   $

3,465    $
690     
3    $
5     
(2)   $

3,656    $
862     
67    $
4     
63    $

12,321 
1,984 
(1,250)
4 
(1,254)

(2.65)   $
(2.65)   $
234     
234     
0.16    $

(2.97)   $
(2.97)   $
234     
234     
—    $

(0.01)   $
(0.01)   $
234     
234     
—    $

0.27    $
0.27    $
235     
235     
—    $

(5.35)
(5.35)
234 
234 
0.16 

Total Assets ................................................................  $
Total Debt and Finance Leases ..................................   
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity..................................   
Total Shareholders’ Equity .........................................   

16,691    $
6,524     
3,510     
3,697     

15,827    $
6,981     
2,833     
3,013     

16,192    $
6,648     
2,860     
3,039     

16,506       
5,990       
3,078       
3,259       

*

Due  to  the  anti-dilutive  impact  of  potentially  dilutive  securities  on  periods  with  a  Goodyear  net  loss,  as  well  as 
weighted average shares changing throughout the year, the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not add to the 
full year.

All numbers presented below are after-tax and minority.

The first quarter of 2020 included net discrete tax charges of $290 million, a goodwill impairment charge of $178 million, 
rationalization charges of $7 million, and accelerated depreciation of $4 million.

The second quarter of 2020 included an impairment charge related to our investment in TireHub of $113 million, rationalization 
charges of $76 million, accelerated depreciation of $65 million, net losses on asset sales of $3 million, and net discrete tax 
charges of $2 million. 

The third quarter of 2020 included rationalization charges of $20 million, pension settlement charges of $12 million, net charges 
of $5 million related to indirect tax items, and accelerated depreciation of $3 million. The third quarter of 2020 also included 
net discrete tax benefits of $14 million. 

The  fourth  quarter  of  2020  included  net  discrete  tax  charges  of  $26  million,  rationalization  charges  of  $23  million,  an 
environmental  remediation  charge  of  $10  million,  accelerated  depreciation  of  $9  million,  and  legal  claims  related  to 
discontinued operations of $2 million. The fourth quarter of 2020 also included a gain for a one-time legal settlement of $26 
million and favorable indirect tax items of $4 million. 

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(In millions, except per share amounts)
2019
Net Sales ..........................................................................  $
Gross Profit......................................................................   
Net Income (Loss) ...........................................................  $
Less: Minority Shareholders’ Net Income (Loss) ......   
Goodyear Net Income (Loss) ........................................  $
Goodyear Net Income (Loss) - Per Share of Common 
Stock:*

— Basic ......................................................................  $
— Diluted ...................................................................  $
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding — Basic.............   
— Diluted .........   
Dividends Declared per Share of Common Stock ...........  $
Selected Balance Sheet Items at Quarter-End:

First

Second

Quarter
Third

Fourth

Year

3,598    $
719     
(44)   $
17     
(61)   $

3,632    $
777     
56    $
2     
54    $

3,802    $
837     
90    $
2     
88    $

3,713    $
810     
(399)   $
(7)    
(392)   $

14,745 
3,143 
(297)
14 
(311)

(0.26)   $

(0.26)   $

232     
232     
0.16    $

0.23    $

0.23    $

233     
234     
0.16    $

0.38    $

0.38    $

233     
234     
0.16    $

(1.68)   $

(1.68)   $

234     
234     
0.16    $

(1.33)

(1.33)

233 
233 
0.64 

Total Assets ................................................................  $
Total Debt and Capital Leases ...................................   
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity..................................   
Total Shareholders’ Equity.........................................   

18,273    $
6,506     
4,808     
5,031     

18,470    $
6,737     
4,847     
5,049     

18,299    $
6,676     
4,835     
5,035     

17,185       
5,663     
4,351     
4,545     

*

Due  to  the  anti-dilutive  impact  of  potentially  dilutive  securities  on  periods  with  a  Goodyear  net  loss,  as  well  as 
weighted average shares changing throughout the year, the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not add to the 
full year.

All numbers presented below are after-tax and minority.

The first quarter of 2019 included rationalization charges of $85 million, net charges of $17 million related to indirect tax items, 
net discrete tax charges of $6 million, and legal claims related to discontinued operations of $4 million. The first quarter of 
2019 also included net gains on asset sales of $4 million and a gain of $2 million for hurricane-related net insurance recoveries.

The second quarter of 2019 included net discrete tax charges of $6 million, rationalization charges of $3 million, and accelerated 
depreciation of $1 million. The second quarter of 2019 also included favorable indirect tax items of $6 million. 

The  third  quarter  of  2019  included  rationalization  charges  of  $17  million,  charges  of  $5  million  related  to  flooding  at  our 
Beaumont, Texas chemical facility, and accelerated depreciation of $1 million. The third quarter of 2019 also included a net 
discrete tax benefit of $6 million. 

The fourth quarter of 2019 included net discrete tax charges of $380 million, rationalization charges of $60 million, charges of 
$20 million related to flooding at our Beaumont, Texas chemical facility, accelerated depreciation of $10 million, and pension 
settlement charges of $4 million. The fourth quarter of 2019 also included favorable indirect tax items of $24 million, net gains 
on asset sales of $11 million, and a gain related to an acquisition of $2 million.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Net Sales ....................................................................................   $
Net Income (Loss) .....................................................................   $
Less: Minority Shareholders’ Net Income ..............................    
Goodyear Net Income (Loss).....................................................   $
Goodyear Net Income (Loss) — Per Share of Common Stock:    
Basic........................................................................................   $
Diluted.....................................................................................   $
Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share ..........................   $
Total Assets................................................................................   $
Long Term Debt and Finance Leases Due Within One Year ....    
Long Term Debt and Finance Leases ........................................    
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity .................................................    
Total Shareholders’ Equity ........................................................    

2020
12,321    $
(1,250)  $
4     
(1,254)  $

(5.35)  $
(5.35)  $
0.16    $
16,506    $
152     
5,432     
3,078     
3,259     

Year Ended December 31,(1)

2019(2)

2018(2)

2017(2)

    2016(2)

14,745    $
(297)  $
14     
(311)  $

15,475    $
708    $
15     
693    $

15,377    $15,158 
365    $ 1,284 
19     
20 
346    $ 1,264 

(1.33)  $
(1.33)  $
0.64    $
17,185    $
562     
4,753     
4,351     
4,545     

2.92    $
2.89    $
0.58    $
16,872    $
243     
5,110     
4,864     
5,070     

1.39    $
1.37    $
0.44    $

4.81 
4.74 
0.31 
17,064    $16,511 
436 
5,076      4,798 
4,603      4,507 
4,850      4,725  

391     

(1)

(2)

Refer  to  “Basis  of  Presentation”  and  “Principles  of  Consolidation”  in  the  Note  to  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements No. 1, Accounting Policies.

Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted, using the modified retrospective adoption approach, an accounting standards 
update  with  new  guidance  relating  to  leases.   Our  adoption  of  this  standards  update  resulted  in  adjustments  that 
increased Total Assets by $873 million, increased Long Term Debt and Finance Leases by $14 million, and decreased 
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity and Total Shareholders’ Equity by $23 million.  Periods prior to 2019 have not been 
restated for the adoption of this standards update.

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GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING OUR SEGMENTS

For the year ended December 31, 2020, we operated our business through three operating segments representing our regional 
tire businesses: Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”); and Asia Pacific.

Our  principal  business  is  the  development,  manufacture,  distribution  and  sale  of  tires  and  related  products  and  services 
worldwide. We manufacture and market numerous lines of rubber tires for:

•
automobiles
•
trucks
•
buses
•
aircraft
• motorcycles
•
•
•
•

earthmoving and mining equipment
farm implements
industrial equipment, and
various other applications.

In  each  case,  our  tires  are  offered  for  sale  to  vehicle  manufacturers  for  mounting  as  original  equipment  (“OE”)  and  for 
replacement worldwide. We manufacture and sell tires under the Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly, Debica, Sava and Fulda brands and 
various other Goodyear owned “house” brands, and the private-label brands of certain customers. In certain geographic areas 
we also:

retread truck, aviation and off-the-road ("OTR") tires,

•
• manufacture and sell tread rubber and other tire retreading materials,
•
•

sell chemical products, and/or
provide automotive and commercial repair services and miscellaneous other products and services.

Our principal products are new tires for most applications. Approximately 84% of our sales in 2020, 85% in 2019 and 84% in 
2018 were for tire units.  Sales of chemical products to unaffiliated customers were 3% in 2020, 3% in 2019 and 4% in 2018 
of our consolidated sales (5%, 5% and 7% of Americas total sales in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively). The percentages of 
each segment’s sales attributable to tire units during the periods indicated were:

Tire Unit Sales
Americas ...................................................................................................   
Europe, Middle East and Africa................................................................   
Asia Pacific ...............................................................................................   

2020

Year Ended December 31,
2019

2018

78%   
90 
91 

80%   
91 
91 

78%
92 
91  

Each segment exports tires to other segments. The financial results of each segment exclude sales of tires exported to other 
segments, but include operating income derived from such transactions.

Goodyear does not include motorcycle, aviation or race tires in reported tire unit sales.

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PERFORMANCE GRAPH

The graph below compares the cumulative total shareholder returns of Goodyear Common Stock, the Standard & Poor’s 
Midcap 400 Index (the “S&P Midcap 400”) and the Dow Jones US Auto Parts Index (the “Dow Auto Parts”) at each 
December 31 during the period beginning December 31, 2015 and ending December 31, 2020. The graph assumes the 
investment of $100 on December 31, 2015 in Goodyear Common Stock, in the S&P Midcap 400 and in the Dow Auto Parts. 
Total shareholder return was calculated on the basis that in each case all dividends were reinvested.

COMPARISON OF  5 YEAR  CUMULATIVE  TOTAL  RETURN*
Among The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, the S&P M idcap 400 
and the Dow Auto Parts

$200

$180

$160

$140

$120

$100

$80

$60

$40

$20

$0

12/15

12/16

12/17

12/18

12/19

12/20

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

S&P Midcap 400

Dow Auto Parts

*$100  invested on 12/31/15  in stock or index,  including reinvestment of dividends.
Fiscal year ending December  31.

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DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

James A. Firestone, 66

Richard J. Kramer, 57

Hera Kitwan Siu, 61

Retired Executive Vice President 
and President, 
Corporate Strategy and Asia Operations
Xerox Corporation
Elected 2007   2, 4, 6

Werner Geissler, 67

Retired Vice Chairman, Global Operations
The Procter & Gamble Company
Elected 2011   1, 3

Peter S. Hellman, 71
Retired President
Nordson Corporation
Elected 2010   1, 4

Laurette T. Koellner, 66
Retired President
Boeing International
Elected 2015   2, 5, 6

Chairman of the Board, 
Chief Executive Officer and President
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Elected 2010   6

W. Alan McCollough, 71
Retired Chairman and 
Chief Executive Officer
Circuit City Stores, Inc.
Elected 2007   2, 5

John E. McGlade, 67

Retired Chairman, President and 
Chief Executive Officer
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Elected 2012   1, 5, 6

Roderick A. Palmore, 69

Retired Executive Vice President, 
General Counsel, Chief Compliance and 
Risk Management Officer and Secretary
General Mills, Inc.
Elected 2012   1, 3, 6

Retired Chief Executive Officer,
Greater China, Cisco Systems, Inc.
Elected 2019   3, 4

Stephanie A. Streeter, 63

Retired Chief Executive Officer
Libbey Inc.
Elected 2008   2, 4, 6

Michael R. Wessel, 61

President
The Wessel Group Inc.
Elected 2005   3

Thomas L. Williams, 62

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Elected 2019   4, 5, 6

1 Audit Committee       2 Compensation Committee       
3 Committee on Corporate Responsibility and Compliance       
4 Finance Committee       5 Governance Committee
6 Executive Committee

CORPORATE OFFICERS

BUSINESS UNIT OFFICERS

Richard J. Kramer, 57*

David E. Phillips, 45

Christopher R. Delaney, 59

Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive
Officer and President
21 years of service, officer since 2000

Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
Nine years of service, officer since 2019

Darren R. Wells, 55

Gary S. VanderLind, 58

Executive Vice President and 
Chief Financial Officer
16 years of service, officer since 2018

Senior Vice President and 
Chief Human Resources Officer
35 years of service, officer since 2019

Laura P. Duda, 51

Evan M. Scocos, 50

Senior Vice President and 
Chief Communications Officer
Five years of service, officer since 2019

Christopher P. Helsel, 55

Senior Vice President, Global Operations 
and Chief Technology Officer
24 years of service, officer since 2018

Ryan G. Patterson, 47

Senior Vice President, Business Integration
18 years of service, officer since 2017

Vice President and Controller
16 years of service, officer since 2016

Daniel T. Young, 53
Secretary and 
Associate General Counsel
13 years of service, officer since 2016

Christina L. Zamarro, 49

Vice President, Finance and Treasurer
13 years of service, officer since 2020

President, Europe, Middle East and Africa
Five years of service, officer since 2016

Nathaniel Madarang, 50
President, Asia Pacific
12 years of service, officer since 2021

Stephen R. McClellan, 55
President, Americas
33 years of service, officer since 2008

* Also a director

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China
Pulandian   Development Center, Consumer Tires,

Commercial Tires

Shanghai   Asia Pacific Headquarters

India
Aurangabad   Consumer Tires
Ballabgarh   Commercial Tires, Agricultural Tires

Indonesia
Bogor   Consumer Tires, Commercial Tires,

Agricultural Tires, OTR Tires

Japan
Tatsuno   OTR Tires

Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur   Consumer Tires, Commercial
Tires, Agricultural Tires, OTR Tires

Singapore
Singapore   Natural Rubber Purchasing

Thailand
Bangkok   Consumer Tires, Aircraft Tires, 

Aircraft Tire Retreading, Test Fleet Center

Lampang   Test Fleet Center

FACILITIES

AMERICAS

United States
Akron, Ohio  

Global Headquarters, Americas Headquarters,
Innovation Center, Tire Proving Grounds,
Airship Operations, Chemicals, Racing Tires,
Tire Test Lab 

Bayport, Texas   Chemicals
Beaumont, Texas   Synthetic Rubber
Carson, California   Airship Operations
Danville, Virginia   Aircraft Tires, Commercial Tires
Fayetteville, North Carolina   Consumer Tires
Hebron, Ohio   Development Center
Houston, Texas   Synthetic Rubber
Kingman, Arizona   Aircraft Tire Retreading
Lawton, Oklahoma   Consumer Tires
Niagara Falls, New York   Chemicals
Pompano Beach, Florida   Airship Operations
San Angelo, Texas   Tire Proving Grounds
Social Circle, Georgia   Tread Rubber
Statesville, North Carolina   Tire Molds
Stockbridge, Georgia   Aircraft Tire Retreading
San Francisco, California   Innovation Lab
Topeka, Kansas   Commercial Tires, OTR Tires

Brazil
Americana   Tire Proving Grounds, Consumer
Tires, Commercial Tires, OTR Tires

Santa Barbara   Retread Materials, 

Aircraft Tire Retreading

Canada
Medicine Hat, Alberta   Consumer Tires
Napanee, Ontario   Consumer Tires
Valleyfield, Quebec   Mixing Center

Chile
Santiago   Consumer Tires

Colombia
Cali   Commercial Tires, OTR Tires

Mexico
San Luis Potosi   Consumer Tires

Peru
Lima   Consumer Tires, Commercial Tires

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST and
AFRICA

Belgium
Brussels   Europe, Middle East and Africa

Headquarters

Finland
Ivalo (Saariselka)   Tire Proving Grounds

France
Amiens   Consumer Tires
Mireval   Tire Proving Grounds
Montlucon   Consumer Tires, Motorcycle Tires,

Racing Tires
Riom   Retreading

Germany
Furstenwalde   Consumer Tires
Fulda   Consumer Tires
Hanau   Development Center, Consumer Tires,

Tire Test Lab
Riesa   Consumer Tires
Wittlich   Tire Proving Grounds, Commercial Tires,

Retreading

Luxembourg
Colmar-Berg   Innovation Center, Tire Proving
Grounds, Commercial Tires, Regional
Calendering Center, OTR Tires, 
Tire Molds, Tire Test Lab

Netherlands
Tilburg   Aircraft Tire Retreading

Poland
Debica   Consumer Tires, Commercial Tires

Slovenia
Kranj   Consumer Tires, Commercial Tires

South Africa
Uitenhage   Consumer Tires, OTR Tires

Turkey
Adapazari   Consumer Tires
Izmit   Commercial Tires

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

CORPORATE OFFICES
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
200 Innovation Way
Akron, Ohio 44316-0001
(330) 796-2121
www.goodyear.com

GOODYEAR COMMON STOCK
The principal market for Goodyear common stock is the Nasdaq Global
Select Market (symbol GT).

On February 16, 2021, there were 11,951 shareholders of record of
Goodyear common stock. The closing price of Goodyear common stock 
on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on February 16, 2021, was $14.20.

VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING
4:30 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GT2021
Please direct meeting inquiries to:
Office of the Secretary, Dept. 822
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
200 Innovation Way
Akron, Ohio 44316-0001

SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES
Transfer Agent and Registrar:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 505000
Louisville, KY 40233-5000
(800) 317-4445
www.computershare.com

Inquiries concerning the issuance or transfer of stock certificates or
share account information should be directed to Computershare. Provide
Social Security number, account number and Goodyear’s ID, GTR.
Hearing-impaired shareholders can communicate directly with
Computershare via a TDD by calling (800) 952-9245. Other shareholder
inquiries should be directed to:
Investor Relations, Dept. 635
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
200 Innovation Way
Akron, Ohio 44316-0001
(330) 796-3751
E-mail: goodyear.investor.relations@goodyear.com

FORM 10-K AND OTHER REPORTS
Paper copies of Goodyear’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are available upon
request. Quarterly reports on Form 10-Q are also available on request.
Copies of any of the above or Goodyear’s Proxy Statement may be obtained
without charge from:
Investor Relations, Dept. 635
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
200 Innovation Way
Akron, Ohio 44316-0001
(330) 796-3751

Copies of these reports may also be obtained from the company’s

Investor Website http://investor.goodyear.com.

Goodyear has included as Exhibits 31.1, 31.2 and 32.1 to its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, certificates of Goodyear’s Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer with respect to the Form 10-K.

CD COPY
A CD copy of the 2020 Annual Report is available for visually impaired
shareholders by contacting Goodyear Investor Relations at (330) 796-3751.

COMPUTERSHARE INVESTMENT PLAN
Computershare sponsors and administers a direct stock purchase and 
dividend reinvestment plan for current shareholders and new investors in
Goodyear common stock. A brochure explaining the program may be
obtained by contacting: 
Computershare
c/o Shareholder Services
P.O. Box 505000
Louisville, KY 40233-5000
(800) 317-4445
www.computershare.com/investor

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
200 Public Square, 19th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44114-2301

OTHER INFORMATION
Persons seeking information about Goodyear’s corporate responsibility 
initiatives can access the company’s Corporate Responsibility Website at:
www.goodyear.com/responsibility.

Persons seeking general information about Goodyear or its products

can access the company’s Corporate Website at: www.goodyear.com/
corporate.

Media representatives seeking information about Goodyear or contact
information for spokespersons can access the company’s Media Website
at: www.goodyearnewsroom.com.

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