GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO /OH/ - Quarter Report: 2015 September (Form 10-Q)

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2015

Commission File Number: 1-1927

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)



Ohio (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		34-0253240 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

200 Innovation Way, Akron, Ohio (Address of Principal Executive Offices)		44316-0001 (Zip Code)

(330) 796-2121

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Number of Shares of Common Stock, Without Par Value, Outstanding at September 30, 2015:		268,908,141

TABLE OF CONTENTS



	PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
		ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
		NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
		ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
		ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
		ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
	PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
		ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
		ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
		ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
	EX-12.1
	EX-31.1
	EX-31.2
	EX-32.1
	EX-101 INSTANCE DOCUMENT
	EX-101 SCHEMA DOCUMENT
	EX-101 CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
	EX-101 LABELS LINKBASE DOCUMENT
	EX-101 PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
	EX-101 DEFINITION LINKBASE DOCUMENT

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	September 30,					September 30,
(In millions, except per share amounts)	2015			2014		2015			2014
Net Sales	$	4,184		$	4,657	$	12,380		$	13,782
Cost of Goods Sold	3,000			3,516		9,093			10,566
Selling, Administrative and General Expense	633			653		1,889			2,018
Rationalizations (Note 2)	20			15		82			80
Interest Expense	102			108		311			315
Other (Income) Expense (Note 3)	(2		)	66		(113		)	242
Income before Income Taxes	431			299		1,118			561
United States and Foreign Taxes (Note 5)	126			100		369			168
Net Income	305			199		749			393
Less: Minority Shareholders’ Net Income	34			38		62			70
Goodyear Net Income	271			161		687			323
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends	—			—		—			7
Goodyear Net Income available to Common Shareholders	$	271		$	161	$	687		$	316
Goodyear Net Income available to Common Shareholders — Per Share of Common Stock
Basic	$	1.01		$	0.58	$	2.55		$	1.18
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Note 6)	269			275		270			266
Diluted	$	0.99		$	0.58	$	2.51		$	1.15
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Note 6)	274			279		274			280

Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share	$	0.06		$	0.06	$	0.18		$	0.16

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

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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

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	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
(In millions)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Net Income	$	305		$	199		$	749		$	393
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of ($18) and ($42) in 2015 ($0 and $0 in 2014)	(100		)	(185		)	(205		)	(170		)
Reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in income, net of tax of $0 and $0 in 2015 ($0 and $0 in 2014)	1			4			2			2
Defined benefit plans:
Amortization of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses included in total benefit cost, net of tax of $9 and $27 in 2015 ($2 and $5 in 2014)	19			25			56			82
Decrease in net actuarial losses, net of tax of $0 and $11 in 2015 ($0 and $3 in 2014)	—			6			24			30
Immediate recognition of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses due to curtailments, settlements, and divestitures, net of tax of $0 and $0 in 2015 ($0 and $0 in 2014)	—			1			2			43
Prior service credit (cost) from plan amendments, net of tax of $0 and $0 in 2015 ($0 and $0 in 2014)	—			(1		)	—			(1		)
Deferred derivative gains (losses), net of tax of $1 and $3 in 2015 ($1 and $0 in 2014)	6			11			16			10
Reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in income, net of tax of $0 and ($2) in 2015 ($0 and $0 in 2014)	(8		)	—			(21		)	1
Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of tax of $0 and $1 in 2015 ($0 and $0 in 2014)	(4		)	(1		)	(3		)	—
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(86		)	(140		)	(129		)	(3		)
Comprehensive Income	219			59			620			390
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Minority Shareholders	15			(13		)	—			38
Goodyear Comprehensive Income	$	204		$	72		$	620		$	352

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

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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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	September 30,			December 31,
(In millions)	2015			2014
Assets:
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	1,690		$	2,161
Accounts Receivable, less Allowance — $98 ($89 in 2014)	2,616			2,126
Inventories:
Raw Materials	508			535
Work in Process	142			149
Finished Products	1,894			1,987
	2,544			2,671
Deferred Income Taxes	575			570
Assets Held for Sale (Note 4)	242			—
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	255			196
Total Current Assets	7,922			7,724
Goodwill	556			601
Intangible Assets	131			138
Deferred Income Taxes	1,485			1,762
Other Assets	748			731
Property, Plant and Equipment, less Accumulated Depreciation — $8,700 ($9,029 in 2014)	6,673			7,153
Total Assets	$	17,515		$	18,109

Liabilities:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable-Trade	$	2,576		$	2,878
Compensation and Benefits (Notes 10 and 11)	723			724
Liabilities Held for Sale (Note 4)	204			—
Other Current Liabilities	871			956
Notes Payable and Overdrafts (Note 8)	41			30
Long Term Debt and Capital Leases due Within One Year (Note 8)	368			148
Total Current Liabilities	4,783			4,736
Long Term Debt and Capital Leases (Note 8)	5,591			6,216
Compensation and Benefits (Notes 10 and 11)	1,426			1,676
Deferred and Other Noncurrent Income Taxes	176			181
Other Long Term Liabilities	587			873
Total Liabilities	12,563			13,682
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 12)
Minority Shareholders’ Equity (Note 1)	590			582
Shareholders’ Equity:
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity:
Common Stock, no par value:
Authorized, 450 million shares, Outstanding shares — 269 million (269 million in 2014) after deducting 9 million treasury shares (9 million in 2014)	269			269
Capital Surplus	3,103			3,141
Retained Earnings	4,981			4,343
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(4,210		)	(4,143		)
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity	4,143			3,610
Minority Shareholders’ Equity — Nonredeemable	219			235
Total Shareholders’ Equity	4,362			3,845
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	17,515		$	18,109

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

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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

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	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
(In millions)	2015			2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Income	$	749		$	393
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization	522			553
Amortization and Write-Off of Debt Issuance Costs	6			12
Provision for Deferred Income Taxes	265			61
Net Pension Curtailments and Settlements	2			39
Net Rationalization Charges (Note 2)	82			80
Rationalization Payments	(105		)	(169		)
Net Losses on Asset Sales (Note 3)	9			4
Pension Contributions and Direct Payments	(77		)	(1,292		)
Net Venezuela Currency Loss (Note 3)	—			155
Gain on Recognition of Deferred Royalty Income (Note 3)	(155		)	—
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net of Asset Acquisitions and Dispositions:
Accounts Receivable	(644		)	(675		)
Inventories	(97		)	(226		)
Accounts Payable — Trade	33			(69		)
Compensation and Benefits	29			103
Other Current Liabilities	(29		)	(5		)
Other Assets and Liabilities	45			97
Total Cash Flows from Operating Activities	635			(939		)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital Expenditures	(656		)	(634		)
Asset Dispositions (Note 3)	13			6
Decrease (Increase) in Restricted Cash	(11		)	6
Short Term Securities Acquired	(50		)	(72		)
Short Term Securities Redeemed	25			82
Other Transactions	5			7
Total Cash Flows from Investing Activities	(674		)	(605		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Short Term Debt and Overdrafts Incurred	72			52
Short Term Debt and Overdrafts Paid	(59		)	(24		)
Long Term Debt Incurred	1,265			1,739
Long Term Debt Paid	(1,469		)	(1,054		)
Common Stock Issued	33			41
Common Stock Repurchased (Note 13)	(82		)	(97		)
Common Stock Dividends Paid (Note 13)	(49		)	(43		)
Preferred Stock Dividends Paid (Note 13)	—			(15		)
Transactions with Minority Interests in Subsidiaries	(5		)	(36		)
Debt Related Costs and Other Transactions	(12		)	—
Total Cash Flows from Financing Activities	(306		)	563
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(102		)	(271		)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(447		)	(1,252		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of the Period	2,161			2,996
Less: Cash Held for Sale	(24		)	—
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of the Period	$	1,690		$	1,744

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

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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the “Company,” “Goodyear,” “we,” “us” or “our”) in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations and generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("US GAAP") and in the opinion of management contain all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (the “2014 Form 10-K”).

We are a party to shareholder agreements concerning certain of our less-than-wholly-owned consolidated subsidiaries. Under the terms of certain of these agreements, the minority shareholders have the right to require us to purchase their ownership interests in the respective subsidiaries if there is a change in control of Goodyear, a bankruptcy of Goodyear, or other circumstances. Accordingly, we have reported the minority equity in those subsidiaries outside of shareholders’ equity. Refer to Note 4.

Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected in subsequent quarters or for the year ending December 31, 2015.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In September 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update with new guidance that eliminates the requirement in a business combination to restate prior period financial statements for measurement period adjustments. Instead, measurement period adjustments will be recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustment is identified. The standards update is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The amendments should be applied prospectively to measurement period adjustments that occur after the effective date of this update with early adoption permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. We will adopt this standards update as required and recognize any such future adjustments accordingly.

In July 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update with new guidance on simplifying the measurement of inventory. Inventory within the scope of this update is required to be measured at the lower of its cost or net realizable value, with net realizable value being the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The standards update is effective prospectively for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We are currently assessing the impact of adopting this standards update on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update with new guidance on whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license and the accounting for such an arrangement. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the software license element of the arrangement should be accounted for consistently with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the agreement should be accounted for as a service contract. The standards update is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this standards update is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update with new guidance on the presentation of debt issuance costs that requires all costs incurred to issue debt to be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt liability, consistent with the presentation of a debt discount. In August 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that allows debt issuance costs incurred in connection with line of credit arrangements to be presented as an asset. The standards updates are effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015 on a retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of these standards updates will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update with new guidance on management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. Management must evaluate whether it is probable that known conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, would raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. If such conditions or events are identified, the standard requires management's mitigation plans to alleviate the doubt

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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or a statement of the substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern to be disclosed in the financial statements. The standards update is effective for the first annual period ending after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this standards update is not expected to impact our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update with new guidance on recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. The standards update outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to utilize to recognize revenue when it transfers goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that will be received in exchange for the goods and services. Additional disclosures will also be required to enable users to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of this standards update to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted on the original effective date of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating our significant contracts and assessing any impact of adopting this standards update on our consolidated financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Effective January 1, 2015, we adopted an accounting standards update providing new guidance on the requirements for reporting a discontinued operation. The standards update allows only those disposals representing a strategic shift in operations with a major effect on the entity's operations and financial results to be reported as a discontinued operation. It also allows companies to have significant continuing involvement and continuing cash flows with the discontinued operations. Additional disclosures are also required for discontinued operations and individually material disposal transactions that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. The adoption of this standards update did not impact our consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications and Adjustments

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

NOTE 2. 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 manufacturing capacity and associate headcount. Rationalization actions initiated in 2015 included a plan to close our Wolverhampton, U.K. mixing and retreading facility and to transfer the production to other manufacturing facilities in Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") and a plan to transfer consumer tire production from our manufacturing facility in Wittlich, Germany to other manufacturing facilities in EMEA. We also initiated plans for selling, administrative and general expense ("SAG") headcount reductions in North America, EMEA and Latin America.

The following table shows the roll-forward of our liability between periods:



				Other Exit and
(In millions)	Associate-			Non-cancelable
	Related Costs			Lease Costs			Total
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	117		$	2		$	119
2015 Charges	64			19			83
Reversed to the Statements of Operations	—			—			—
Incurred, Net of Foreign Currency Translation of $(9) million and $0 million, respectively ⁽¹⁾	(78		)	(19		)	(97		)
Balance at September 30, 2015	$	103		$	2		$	105


(1)	Incurred in the first nine months of 2015 of $97 million excludes $20 million of rationalization payments for labor claims relating to a previously closed facility in Greece. Refer to Note 3.

The accrual balance of $105 million at September 30, 2015 is expected to be substantially utilized within the next 12 months, and includes $36 million related to the plan to exit the farm tire business in EMEA and the closure of one of our manufacturing facilities in Amiens, France and $27 million related to the plan to close our Wolverhampton, U.K. mixing and retreading facility.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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The following table shows net rationalization charges included in Income before Income Taxes:



	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
(In millions)	September 30,					September 30,
	2015		2014			2015			2014
Current Year Plans
Associate Severance and Other Related Costs	$	11	$	8		$	46		$	17
Other Exit and Non-Cancelable Lease Costs	3		—			4			1
Current Year Plans - Net Charges	$	14	$	8		$	50		$	18

Prior Year Plans
Associate Severance and Other Related Costs	$	2	$	(2	)	$	18		$	43
Pension Curtailment Gain	—		—			(1		)	(22		)
Other Exit and Non-Cancelable Lease Costs	4		9			15			41
Prior Year Plans - Net Charges	6		7			32			62
Total Net Charges	$	20	$	15		$	82		$	80

Asset Write-off and Accelerated Depreciation Charges	$	3	$	—		$	5		$	3

Substantially all of the new charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 related to future cash outflows. Net current year plan charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 include charges of $1 million and $28 million, respectively, related to the plan to close our Wolverhampton, U.K. mixing and retreading facility. Additional charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 primarily relate to plans to reduce manufacturing and SAG headcount in EMEA.

Net prior year plan charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 include charges of $2 million and $21 million, respectively, for associate severance and idle plant costs related to the closure of one of our manufacturing facilities in Amiens, France and our exit from the farm tire business in EMEA. In addition, net prior year plan charges for the three months ended September 30, 2014 of $7 million include a net credit of $(2) million primarily related to associate severance and idle plant costs related to the closure of one of our manufacturing facilities in Amiens, France, resulting from the impact of changes in tax laws and revised estimates. Net prior year plan charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 of $62 million include charges of $63 million for associate severance and idle plant costs, partially offset by a pension curtailment gain of $22 million, related to the closure of one of our manufacturing facilities in Amiens, France. Net charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 included reversals of $5 million for actions no longer needed for their originally intended purposes.

Approximately 800 associates will be released under plans initiated in 2015, of which approximately 100 associates have been released as of September 30, 2015. In the first nine months of 2015, approximately 200 associates were released under plans initiated in prior years, primarily related to our exit from the farm tire business in EMEA and the closure of one of our manufacturing facilities in Amiens, France. In total, approximately 800 associates remain to be released under rationalization plans. At September 30, 2015, approximately 800 former associates of the closed Amiens, France manufacturing facility have asserted wrongful termination or other claims against us. Refer to Note 12.

Accelerated depreciation charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 primarily related to the plan to close our Wolverhampton, U.K. mixing and retreading facility. Accelerated depreciation charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 related to property and equipment in our Birmingham, U.K. manufacturing facility. Accelerated depreciation charges for all periods were recorded in cost of goods sold (“CGS”).

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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NOTE 3. OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE



	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
(In millions)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Royalty income	$	(12	)	$	(9	)	$	(187	)	$	(27	)
Net foreign currency exchange losses	33			31			62			182
Financing fees and financial instruments	14			18			45			54
General and product liability — discontinued products (gains) losses	(43		)	4			(34		)	21
Interest income	(7		)	(4		)	(16		)	(23		)
Net losses on asset sales	10			7			9			4
Miscellaneous	3			19			8			31
	$	(2	)	$	66		$	(113	)	$	242

Royalty income in the third quarter of 2015 was $12 million, compared to $9 million in the third quarter of 2014. Royalty income in the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 was $187 million and $27 million, respectively. Royalty income is derived primarily from licensing arrangements related to divested businesses. Royalty income in 2015 included a one-time pre-tax gain of $155 million on the recognition of deferred income resulting from the termination of a licensing agreement associated with the sale of our former Engineered Products business ("Veyance"). The licensing agreement was terminated following the acquisition of Veyance by Continental AG in January 2015.

Net foreign currency exchange losses in the third quarter of 2015 were $33 million, primarily related to Brazil and Venezuela, compared to $31 million in the third quarter of 2014. Net foreign currency exchange losses in the three months ended September 30, 2014 included a net remeasurement loss of $5 million in Venezuela resulting from the derecognition of a portion of the subsidy receivable established on January 24, 2014, as discussed below, and a reduction of $7 million of foreign currency exchange losses previously recorded as part of the $157 million first quarter 2014 Venezuelan remeasurement loss. As described in Note 5, Income Taxes, in the third quarter of 2014 we established valuation allowances on the net deferred tax assets of our Venezuelan and Brazilian subsidiaries, and accordingly, reduced $7 million of previously recorded foreign currency exchange losses related to deferred tax assets of our Venezuelan subsidiary. Net losses in the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 were $62 million and $182 million, respectively. Net losses in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 included net remeasurement losses of $155 million resulting from devaluations of the Venezuelan bolivar fuerte against the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency exchange also reflects net gains and losses resulting from the effect of exchange rate changes on various foreign currency transactions worldwide.

Effective January 24, 2014, Venezuela’s exchange rate applicable to the settlement of certain transactions, including payments of dividends and royalties, changed to an auction-based floating rate, the Complementary System of Foreign Currency Administration (“SICAD”) rate, which was 11.4 and 13.5 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar at January 24, 2014 and September 30, 2015, respectively.

We are required to remeasure our bolivar-denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the rate expected to be available for future dividend remittances by our Venezuelan subsidiary. Therefore, in the first nine months of 2014 we recorded a net remeasurement loss of $155 million, including a first quarter loss of $157 million using the then-applicable SICAD rate. All bolivar-denominated monetary assets and liabilities were remeasured at 13.5 and 12.0 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

The official exchange rate for imports of essential goods, such as certain raw materials needed for the production of tires, remained at 6.3 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar; however, the previously existing subsidy exchange rate of 4.3 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar was eliminated and, accordingly, we derecognized $11 million of previously recognized subsidy receivables as part of the $157 million remeasurement loss in the first nine months of 2014.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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We also recorded a subsidy receivable at January 24, 2014 of $50 million related to certain U.S. dollar-denominated payables that were expected to be settled at the official exchange rate of 6.3 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar for essential goods, based on ongoing approvals for importation of such goods. In the fourth quarter of 2014, we entered into an agreement with the Venezuelan government to settle $85 million of U.S. dollar-denominated payables at the SICAD rate that we previously had expected to be settled at the official exchange rate for imports of essential goods of 6.3 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar and, accordingly, derecognized the remaining subsidy receivable of $45 million. As of September 30, 2015, we have received payments of $7 million under this agreement. Subsidies received from the government related to certain U.S. dollar-denominated payables settled at the official exchange rate for imports of essential goods of 6.3 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar are now recognized in CGS upon receipt.

General and product liability — discontinued products in the third quarter of 2015 was a benefit of $43 million compared to expense of $4 million for the third quarter of 2014. General and product liability — discontinued products for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 included benefits of $34 million compared to expense of $21 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. General and product liability — discontinued products in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 included a benefit of $25 million for the recovery of past costs from one of our asbestos insurers and a benefit of $21 million related to changes in assumptions for probable insurance recoveries for asbestos claims in future periods.

Interest income in the third quarter of 2015 was $7 million, compared to interest income of $4 million in the third quarter of 2014. Interest income in the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 was $16 million and $23 million, respectively. Interest income consisted primarily of amounts earned on cash deposits. Interest income in the first nine months of 2014 included $9 million earned on the settlement of indirect tax claims in Latin America.

Miscellaneous expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 included charges of $4 million and in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 included charges of $3 million and $20 million, respectively, for labor claims related to a previously closed facility in Greece. These claims have been settled and we do not expect any additional charges. Miscellaneous expense in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 also included a charge of $16 million related to a government investigation involving our compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in certain countries in Africa.

Also included in Other (Income) Expense are financing fees and financial instruments expense consisting of the amortization of deferred financing fees, commitment fees and charges incurred in connection with financing transactions; and net gains and losses on asset sales.

NOTE 4. DISSOLUTION OF GLOBAL ALLIANCE WITH SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES

On October 1, 2015, the Company completed the previously announced dissolution of its global alliance with Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (“SRI”) in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Framework Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2015, by and between the Company and SRI.

Pursuant to the Framework Agreement, the Company has sold to SRI its 75% interest in Goodyear Dunlop Tires North America, Ltd. (“GDTNA”), 25% interest in Dunlop Goodyear Tires Ltd. (“DGT”) and Huntsville, Alabama test track used by GDTNA. Accordingly, the Company will no longer have any remaining ownership interests in GDTNA, DGT or the Huntsville, Alabama test track. The Company also has acquired from SRI its 75% interest in Nippon Goodyear Ltd. (“NGY”) and 25% interest in Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V. (“GDTE”). Accordingly, the Company will have full ownership interests in NGY and GDTE.

We paid SRI a net amount of $271 million upon closing of the transactions described above. In addition, we delivered a promissory note to GDTNA: (1) in an initial principal amount of $56 million, (2) with a maturity date three years following the date of dissolution, and (3) at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.1%.

The Framework Agreement also provides that we and SRI will conduct an orderly sale of the SRI common stock held by us and the Goodyear common stock held by SRI. Additionally, the Company will liquidate and distribute the remaining assets and liabilities of a company that coordinated and disseminated both commercialized tire technology and non-commercialized technology among the Company and SRI, the joint ventures and their respective affiliates (the “Technology JV”) and of a global purchasing company (the “Purchasing JV”) to the Company and SRI in accordance with their respective ownership interests.

The effects of the dissolution transactions that occurred on October 1, 2015 will be included in our year-end 2015 financial statements. We expect to record a gain in the fourth quarter of 2015 estimated to be between zero and $30 million, primarily resulting from the sale of our ownership interests in GDTNA and DGT as well as the fair value of the rights acquired by SRI from the Company to sell Dunlop-brand tires in those countries that were previously non-exclusive under the global alliance. Our estimate of the net gain is based upon preliminary valuations which will be completed during the fourth quarter of 2015.

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Prior to October 1, 2015, GDTE’s assets and liabilities were included in our consolidated balance sheets and GDTE’s results of operations were included in our consolidated statements of operations, which also reflected SRI’s minority interest in GDTE. Subsequent to October 1, 2015, we will continue to include GDTE in our consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of operations; however, there will no longer be a minority interest impact to our results related to GDTE. Additionally, prior to October 1, 2015, we accounted for NGY under the equity method as we did not have a controlling financial interest in NGY. Subsequent to October 1, 2015, we will have a controlling interest in NGY and, accordingly, NGY’s assets and liabilities will be included in our consolidated balance sheets and NGY’s results of operations will be included in our consolidated statements of operations.

The assets and liabilities of GDTNA, the Huntsville, Alabama test track, and our investment in DGT have been classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2015. The carrying amount of the net assets at September 30, 2015 was $38 million. The carrying amount of major assets and liabilities related to GDTNA included in our North America business unit at September 30, 2015 consisted of $24 million of cash and cash equivalents, $128 million of property, plant and equipment, $45 million of inventories, $15 million of accounts receivable, $11 million of goodwill and intangible assets, $71 million in compensation and benefit liabilities, $65 million of accounts payable, and $68 million of other liabilities. The carrying amount of our investment in DGT included in our Asia Pacific business unit was $15 million.

Upon classifying the assets and liabilities related to GDTNA and our investment in DGT as held for sale, we evaluated the sale of these entities both quantitatively and qualitatively and concluded that individually and in the aggregate, the disposals did not represent a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on our operations and financial results, and, accordingly, do not qualify as discontinued operations. We also concluded that neither GDTNA nor DGT were individually significant components of our operations.

NOTE 5. INCOME TAXES

In the third quarter of 2015, we recorded tax expense of $126 million on income before income taxes of $431 million. For the first nine months of 2015, we recorded tax expense of $369 million on income before income taxes of $1,118 million. Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2015 was favorably impacted by $8 million of discrete tax adjustments, primarily related to the settlement of an audit in EMEA. In the third quarter of 2014, we recorded tax expense of $100 million on income before income taxes of $299 million. For the first nine months of 2014, we recorded tax expense of $168 million on income before income taxes of $561 million. Income tax expense for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was unfavorably impacted by $47 million of discrete tax adjustments, including $37 million to establish valuation allowances on the net deferred tax assets of our Venezuelan and Brazilian subsidiaries, due to continuing operating losses and currency devaluations in Venezuela, as well as $11 million due to an enacted law change in Chile. The increase in income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily due to recording tax expense on our U.S. income as a result of the reversal of the valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets in the fourth quarter of 2014.

We record taxes based on overall estimated annual effective tax rates. In 2014, the difference between our effective tax rate and the U.S. statutory rate was primarily attributable to maintaining a full valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets, including those in the U.S., and charges that were not deductible for tax purposes related to the devaluation of the bolivar fuerte in Venezuela.

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 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. If recent positive evidence provided by the profitability in certain EMEA subsidiaries continues, it will provide us the opportunity to apply greater significance to our forecasts in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. We believe it is reasonably possible that sufficient positive evidence required to release all, or a portion, of these valuation allowances will exist within the next twelve months. This may result in a reduction of the valuation allowance by up to $300 million.

At January 1, 2015, we had unrecognized tax benefits of $81 million that if recognized, would have a favorable impact on our tax expense of $65 million. We had accrued interest of $15 million as of January 1, 2015. If not favorably settled, $26 million of the unrecognized tax benefits and all of the accrued interest would require the use of our cash. During 2015, certain of our European entities have settled various tax years, resulting in a $13 million reduction of unrecognized tax benefits and a $5 million reduction in accrued interest. It is reasonably possible that our remaining unrecognized tax benefits will be paid or settled during the next 12 months. We do not expect these changes to have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.

Generally, years from 2010 onward are still open to examination by foreign taxing authorities. We are open to examination in Germany from 2011 onward and in the United States for 2014.

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NOTE 6. 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:



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(In millions, except per share amounts)	2015		2014		2015		2014
Earnings per share — basic:
Goodyear net income	$	271	$	161	$	687	$	323
Less: Preferred stock dividends	—		—		—		7
Goodyear net income available to common shareholders	$	271	$	161	$	687	$	316
Weighted average shares outstanding	269		275		270		266
Earnings per common share — basic	$	1.01	$	0.58	$	2.55	$	1.18

Earnings per share — diluted:
Goodyear net income	$	271	$	161	$	687	$	323
Less: Preferred stock dividends	—		—		—		—
Goodyear net income available to common shareholders	$	271	$	161	$	687	$	323
Weighted average shares outstanding	269		275		270		266
Dilutive effect of mandatory convertible preferred stock	—		—		—		9
Dilutive effect of stock options and other dilutive securities	5		4		4		5
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted	274		279		274		280
Earnings per common share — diluted	$	0.99	$	0.58	$	2.51	$	1.15

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 excludes approximately 3 million and 2 million equivalent shares, respectively, related to options with exercise prices greater than the average market price of our common shares (i.e., “underwater” options).

On April 1, 2014, all outstanding shares of mandatory convertible preferred stock automatically converted into 27,573,735 shares of common stock, net of fractional shares, at a conversion rate of 2.7574 shares of common stock per share of preferred stock.

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NOTE 7. BUSINESS SEGMENTS



	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
(In millions)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Sales:
North America	$	1,978		$	2,057		$	5,862		$	5,980
Europe, Middle East and Africa	1,328			1,618			3,924			4,874
Asia Pacific	458			531			1,399			1,566
Latin America	420			451			1,195			1,362
Net Sales	$	4,184		$	4,657		$	12,380		$	13,782
Segment Operating Income:
North America	$	323		$	210		$	842		$	574
Europe, Middle East and Africa	154			181			335			408
Asia Pacific	72			80			223			221
Latin America	50			49			146			150
Total Segment Operating Income	$	599		$	520		1,546			1,353
Less:
Rationalizations	20			15			82			80
Interest expense	102			108			311			315
Other (income) expense ⁽¹⁾	(2		)	66			(113		)	242
Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation	3			—			5			3
Corporate incentive compensation plans	26			23			61			69
Pension curtailments/settlements	—			—			—			33
Intercompany profit elimination	(11		)	(5		)	10			4
Retained expenses of divested operations	2			4			6			11
Other ⁽²⁾	28			10			66			35
Income before Income Taxes	$	431		$	299		$	1,118		$	561


(1)	Refer to Note 3.


(2)	Primarily represents unallocated corporate costs including, in 2015, certain costs for one-time strategic global initiatives.

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Substantially all of the pension curtailment charges of $33 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 noted above related to our North America strategic business unit ("SBU"); however, such costs were not included in North America segment operating income for purposes of management's assessment of SBU operating performance. In addition, rationalizations, as described in Note 2, Costs Associated with Rationalization Programs; net (gains) losses on asset sales; and asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation are not (credited) charged to the SBUs for performance evaluation purposes, but were attributable to the SBUs as follows:



	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	September 30,					September 30,
(In millions)	2015			2014		2015			2014
Rationalizations:
North America	$	2		$	—	$	7		$	(1	)
Europe, Middle East and Africa	12			11		66			69
Asia Pacific	1			2		4			9
Latin America	5			2		5			3
Total Segment Rationalizations	$	20		$	15	$	82		$	80

Net (Gains) Losses on Asset Sales:
North America	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(1	)	$	(1	)
Europe, Middle East and Africa	11			7		16			7
Asia Pacific	—			—		(6		)	—
Latin America	—			—		(1		)	—
Total Segment Asset Sales	$	10		$	7	$	8		$	6
Corporate	—			—		1			(2		)
	$	10		$	7	$	9		$	4



Asset Write-offs and Accelerated Depreciation:
Europe, Middle East and Africa	$	3	$	—	$	5	$	3
Total Segment Asset Write-offs and Accelerated Depreciation	$	3	$	—	$	5	$	3

NOTE 8. FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

At September 30, 2015, we had total credit arrangements of $8,829 million, of which $2,564 million were unused. At that date, 38% of our debt was at variable interest rates averaging 5.73%.

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

At September 30, 2015, we had short term committed and uncommitted credit arrangements totaling $454 million, of which $413 million were unused. These arrangements are available primarily to certain of our foreign subsidiaries through various banks at quoted market interest rates.

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The following table presents amounts due within one year:



	September 30,			December 31,
(In millions)	2015			2014
Notes payable and overdrafts	$	41		$	30
Weighted average interest rate	6.30		%	10.63		%
Long term debt and capital leases due within one year
Other domestic and foreign debt (including capital leases)	$	368		$	148
Weighted average interest rate	7.84		%	7.75		%
Total obligations due within one year	$	409		$	178

Long Term Debt and Capital Leases and Financing Arrangements

At September 30, 2015, we had long term credit arrangements totaling $8,375 million, of which $2,151 million were unused.

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



	September 30, 2015					December 31, 2014
				Interest					Interest
(In millions)	Amount			Rate		Amount			Rate
Notes:
6.75% Euro Notes due 2019	$	280				$	303
8.25% due 2020	996					996
8.75% due 2020	270					269
6.5% due 2021	900					900
7% due 2022	700					700
7% due 2028	150					150
Credit Facilities:
$2.0 billion first lien revolving credit facility due 2017	—			—		—			—
$1.2 billion second lien term loan facility due 2019	996			3.75	%	1,196			4.75	%
€550 million revolving credit facility due 2020	—			—		—			—
Pan-European accounts receivable facility	273			1.48	%	343			1.54	%
Chinese credit facilities	494			5.54	%	535			5.65	%
Other foreign and domestic debt⁽¹⁾	849			9.57	%	913			8.70	%
	5,908					6,305
Capital lease obligations	51					59
	5,959					6,364
Less portion due within one year	(368		)			(148		)
	$	5,591				$	6,216

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(1)	Interest rates are weighted average interest rates related to various foreign credit facilities with customary terms and conditions and domestic debt related to our Global and North America Headquarters.

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CREDIT FACILITIES

$2.0 billion Amended and Restated First Lien Revolving Credit Facility due 2017

Our amended and restated first lien revolving credit facility is available in the form of loans or letters of credit, with letter of credit availability limited to $800 million. 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 a variety of collateral. Amounts drawn under this facility will bear interest at LIBOR plus 150 basis points.

Availability under the facility is subject to a borrowing base, which is based primarily on eligible accounts receivable and inventory of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and certain of its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries. To the extent that our eligible accounts receivable and inventory decline, our borrowing base will decrease and the availability under the facility may decrease below $2.0 billion. As of September 30, 2015, our borrowing base, and therefore our availability, under this facility was $522 million below the facility's stated amount of $2.0 billion.

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 financial condition since December 31, 2011. The facility also has customary defaults, including a cross-default to material indebtedness of Goodyear and our subsidiaries.

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were no borrowings outstanding under the first lien revolving credit facility. Letters of credit issued totaled $316 million at September 30, 2015 and $377 million at December 31, 2014.

$1.2 billion Amended and Restated Second Lien Term Loan Facility due 2019

In June 2015, we amended our second lien term loan facility. As a result of the amendment, the term loan now bears interest, at our option, at (i) 300 basis points over LIBOR (subject to a minimum LIBOR rate of 75 basis points) or (ii) 200 basis points over an alternative base rate (the higher of the prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 50 basis points or LIBOR plus 100 basis points). After June 16, 2015 and prior to June 16, 2016, (i) loans under the facility may not be prepaid or repaid with the proceeds of term loan indebtedness, or converted into or replaced by new term loans, bearing interest at an effective interest rate that is less than the effective interest rate then applicable to such loans and (ii) no amendment of the facility may be made that, directly or indirectly, reduces the effective interest rate applicable to the loans under the facility, in each case unless we pay a fee equal to 1.0% of the principal amount of the loans so affected.

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. This facility may be increased by up to $300 million at our request, subject to the consent of the lenders making such additional term loans.

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the amounts outstanding under this facility were $996 million and $1,196 million, respectively.

€550 million Amended and Restated Senior Secured European Revolving Credit Facility due 2020

In May 2015, we amended and restated our existing €400 million European revolving credit facility. Significant changes to the facility include extending the maturity to May 12, 2020, increasing the available commitments thereunder from €400 million to €550 million and decreasing the annual commitment fee by 20 basis points to 30 basis points. Loans will bear interest at LIBOR plus 175 basis points for loans denominated in U.S. dollars or pounds sterling and EURIBOR plus 175 basis points for loans denominated in euros.

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GDTE and certain of its subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, France and Germany provide guarantees to support the facility. GDTE’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 GDTE; and

•a substantial portion of the tangible and intangible assets of GDTE 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. GDTE 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. subsidiaries and primary Canadian subsidiary 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 GDTE and its subsidiaries. In addition, under the facility, GDTE’s ratio of Consolidated Net J.V. Indebtedness to Consolidated European J.V. 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 J.V. Indebtedness” and “Consolidated European J.V. 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, 2014. The facility also has customary defaults, including a cross-default to material indebtedness of Goodyear and our subsidiaries.

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were no borrowings outstanding under the European revolving credit facility. There were no letters of credit issued at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities (On-Balance Sheet)

GDTE and certain other of our European subsidiaries are parties to a pan-European accounts receivable securitization facility that expires in 2019. 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 €45 million and not more than €450 million. For the period beginning October 16, 2014 to October 15, 2015, the designated maximum amount of the facility was €380 million. Effective October 16, 2015, the designated maximum amount of the facility was reduced to €340 million.

The facility involves an ongoing daily sale of substantially all of the trade accounts receivable of certain GDTE subsidiaries to a bankruptcy-remote French company controlled by one of the liquidity banks in the facility. 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 25, 2019, (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 15, 2016.

At September 30, 2015, the amounts available and utilized under this program totaled $273 million (€243 million). At December 31, 2014, the amounts available and utilized under this program totaled $343 million (€283 million). The program does not qualify for sale accounting, and accordingly, these amounts are included in Long Term Debt and Capital Leases.

In addition to the pan-European accounts receivable securitization facility discussed above, subsidiaries in Australia have an accounts receivable securitization program that provides up to $60 million (85 million Australian dollars) of funding. At September 30, 2015, the amounts available and utilized under this program were $27 million and $20 million, respectively. At December 31, 2014, the amounts available and utilized under this program were $43 million and $23 million, respectively. The receivables sold under this program also serve as collateral for the related facility. We retain the risk of loss related to these receivables in the event of non-payment. These amounts are included in Long Term Debt and Capital Leases due Within One Year.

For a description of the collateral securing the credit facilities described above as well as the covenants applicable to them, refer to the Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 14, Financing Arrangements and Derivative Financial Instruments, in our 2014 Form 10-K.

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Accounts Receivable Factoring Facilities (Off-Balance Sheet)

Various subsidiaries sold certain of their 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 September 30, 2015, the gross amount of receivables sold was $289 million, compared to $365 million at December 31, 2014.

Other Foreign Credit Facilities

A Chinese subsidiary has several financing arrangements in China. At September 30, 2015, these non-revolving credit facilities had total unused availability of $68 million and can only be used to finance the expansion of our manufacturing facility in China. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the amounts outstanding under these facilities were $494 million and $535 million, respectively. The facilities ultimately mature in 2023 and principal amortization began in 2015. 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. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, restricted cash related to funds obtained under these credit facilities was $16 million and $4 million, respectively.

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 contracts not designated as hedging instruments:



	September 30,			December 31,
(In millions)	2015			2014
Fair Values — asset (liability):
Accounts receivable	$	13		$	20
Other current liabilities	(14		)	(4		)

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, these outstanding foreign currency derivatives had notional amounts of $1,148 million and $878 million, respectively, and were primarily related to intercompany loans. Other (Income) Expense included net transaction gains of $16 million and $46 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively compared to net transaction gains of $38 million and $33 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. These amounts were substantially offset in Other (Income) Expense by the effect of changing exchange rates on the underlying currency exposures.

The following table presents fair values for foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments:



	September 30,		December 31,
(In millions)	2015		2014
Fair Values — asset (liability):
Accounts receivable	$	8	$	10

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, these outstanding foreign currency derivatives had notional amounts of $171 million and $157 million, respectively, and primarily related to U.S. dollar denominated intercompany transactions.

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.

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The following table presents information related to foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments (before tax and minority):



	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
(In millions) (Income) Expense	2015			2014			2015			2014
Amounts deferred to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("AOCL")	$	(7	)	$	(12	)	$	(19	)	$	(10	)
Amount of deferred (gain) loss reclassified from AOCL into CGS	(7		)	1			(23		)	1
Amounts excluded from effectiveness testing	—			—			1			1

The estimated net amount of deferred gains at September 30, 2015 that is expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months is $9 million.

The counterparties to our foreign currency contracts were considered by us to be substantial and creditworthy financial institutions that are 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.

NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following table presents information about assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:



	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)
(In millions)	2015		2014		2015		2014		2015		2014		2015		2014
Assets:
Investments	$	54	$	56	$	54	$	56	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Foreign Exchange Contracts	21		30		—		—		21		30		—		—
Total Assets at Fair Value	$	75	$	86	$	54	$	56	$	21	$	30	$	—	$	—

Liabilities:
Foreign Exchange Contracts	$	14	$	4	$	—	$	—	$	14	$	4	$	—	$	—
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	$	14	$	4	$	—	$	—	$	14	$	4	$	—	$	—

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

The following table presents supplemental fair value information about long term fixed rate and variable rate debt, excluding capital leases, at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Long term debt with a fair value of $4,508 million and $4,603 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, was estimated using quoted Level 1 market prices. The carrying value of the remaining long term debt approximates fair value since the terms of the financing arrangements are similar to terms that could be obtained under current lending market conditions.



	September 30,		December 31,
(In millions)	2015		2014
Fixed Rate Debt:
Carrying amount — liability	$	3,623	$	3,680
Fair value — liability	3,838		3,773

Variable Rate Debt:
Carrying amount — liability	$	2,285	$	2,625
Fair value — liability	2,285		2,622

In the third quarter of 2015, we corrected the presentation of both the carrying amount and fair value of certain variable rate debt that had previously been disclosed as fixed rate debt, resulting in a revision of $452 million between fixed rate debt and variable rate debt at December 31, 2014. This revision did not impact the Consolidated Balance Sheet. We do not consider these changes in presentation to be material to any previously issued financial statements.

NOTE 10. PENSION, SAVINGS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

We provide employees with defined benefit pension or defined contribution savings plans.

Defined benefit pension cost follows:



	U.S.						U.S.
	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
(In millions)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Service cost — benefits earned during the period	$	1		$	1		$	3		$	14
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	61			64			182			192
Expected return on plan assets	(75		)	(77		)	(225		)	(234		)
Amortization of: — prior service cost	—			—			—			1
— net losses	27			27			81			87
Net periodic pension cost	14			15			41			60
Net curtailments/settlements/termination benefits	—			—			—			32
Total defined benefit pension cost	$	14		$	15		$	41		$	92

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(Unaudited)



	Non-U.S.						Non-U.S.
	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
(In millions)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Service cost — benefits earned during the period	$	11		$	8		$	33		$	26
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	28			32			85			100
Expected return on plan assets	(26		)	(29		)	(79		)	(90		)
Amortization of: — prior service cost	—			1			—			1
— net losses	9			9			28			27
Net periodic pension cost	22			21			67			64
Net curtailments/settlements/termination benefits	—			—			1			(14		)
Total defined benefit pension cost	$	22		$	21		$	68		$	50

During the first quarter of 2014, we made contributions of $1,167 million, including discretionary contributions of $907 million, to fully fund our hourly U.S. pension plans. As a result, and in accordance with our master collective bargaining agreement with the United Steelworkers, the hourly U.S. pension plans were frozen to future accruals effective April 30, 2014. As a result of the accrual freezes to pension plans related to our North America SBU, we recognized curtailment charges of $33 million in the first quarter of 2014.

In the first quarter of 2014, our largest U.K. pension plans were merged and lump sum payments were made to settle certain obligations of those plans prior to the merger, which resulted in a settlement charge of $5 million.

In the first quarter of 2014, we also ceased production at one of our manufacturing facilities in Amiens, France and recorded curtailment gains of $22 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, which is included in rationalization charges, related to the termination of employees at that facility who were participants in our France retirement indemnity plan.

We expect to contribute approximately $50 million to $75 million to our funded non-U.S. pension plans in 2015. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we contributed $15 million and $47 million, respectively, to our non-U.S. plans.

The expense recognized for our contributions to defined contribution savings plans for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was $30 million and $30 million, respectively, and $94 million and $85 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

We provide certain U.S. employees and employees at certain non-U.S. subsidiaries with health care benefits or life insurance benefits upon retirement. Other postretirement benefits credit for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was $(5) million and $(4) million respectively, and $(15) million and $(11) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

NOTE 11. STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

Our Board of Directors granted 0.8 million stock options, 0.2 million restricted stock units and 0.2 million performance share units during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 under our stock compensation plans. The weighted average exercise price per share and weighted average fair value per share of the stock option grants during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were $27.30 and $11.50, respectively. We estimated the fair value of the stock options using the following assumptions in our Black-Scholes model:

Expected term: 7.3 years

Interest rate: 1.83%

Volatility: 42.00%

Dividend yield: 0.88%

We measure the fair value of grants of restricted stock units and 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. The weighted average fair value per share was $26.72 for restricted stock units and $28.44 for performance share units granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

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(Unaudited)

We recognized stock-based compensation expense of $5 million and $15 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. At September 30, 2015, unearned compensation cost related to the unvested portion of all stock-based awards was approximately $35 million and is expected to be recognized over the remaining vesting period of the respective grants, through October 2020. We recognized stock-based compensation expense of $2 million and $14 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

NOTE 12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Environmental Matters

We have recorded liabilities totaling $45 million and $46 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, for anticipated costs related to various environmental matters, primarily the remediation of numerous waste disposal sites and certain properties sold by us. Of these amounts, $9 million were included in Other Current Liabilities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. 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 $308 million and $306 million, respectively, for anticipated costs related to workers’ compensation at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Of these amounts, $62 million and $71 million was included in Current Liabilities as part of Compensation and Benefits at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the liability was discounted using a risk-free rate of return. At September 30, 2015, we estimate that it is reasonably possible that the liability could exceed our recorded amounts by approximately $30 million.

General and Product Liability and Other Litigation

We have recorded liabilities totaling $320 million and $324 million, including related legal fees expected to be incurred, for potential product liability and other tort claims, including asbestos claims, at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Of these amounts, $46 million was included in Other Current Liabilities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. 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 September 30, 2015, 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.

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 115,100 claims by defending and obtaining the dismissal thereof or by 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 approximately $465 million through September 30, 2015 and $458 million through December 31, 2014.

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.

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(Unaudited)



	Nine Months Ended			Year Ended
(Dollars in millions)	September 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
Pending claims, beginning of period	73,800			74,000
New claims filed	1,400			1,900
Claims settled/dismissed	(5,600		)	(2,100		)
Pending claims, end of period	69,600			73,800
Payments (1)	$	15		$	20

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(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 had recorded gross liabilities for both asserted and unasserted claims, inclusive of defense costs, totaling $143 million and $151 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

We recorded a receivable related to asbestos claims of $98 million and $71 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The increase in the receivable balance at September 30, 2015 is primarily related to changes in assumptions for probable insurance recoveries for asbestos claims in future periods which positively impacted the receivable by $21 million.

We expect that approximately 70% of asbestos claim related losses will be recoverable through insurance during the ten-year period covered by the estimated liability. Of these amounts, $12 million and $13 million were included in Current Assets as part of Accounts Receivable at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The recorded receivable consists of an amount we expect to collect under coverage-in-place agreements with certain primary carriers 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 September 30, 2015, we had approximately $410 million in excess level policy limits applicable to indemnity and defense costs for asbestos products claims under coverage-in-place agreements, which increased as a result of recent changes in assumptions for insurance recoveries. We also had additional unsettled excess level policy limits potentially applicable to such costs. We also 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 on a per occurrence basis pursuant to coverage-in-place agreements.

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. Depending upon the nature of these characteristics, as well as the resolution of certain legal issues, some portion of the insurance may not be accessible by us.

Brazilian Indirect Tax Assessments

In September 2011, the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil issued an assessment to us for allegedly improperly taking tax credits for value-added taxes paid to a supplier of natural rubber during the period from January 2006 to August 2008. The assessment, including interest and penalties, totals 92 million Brazilian real (approximately $23 million). We have filed a response contesting this assessment and are defending the matter.

Amiens Labor Claims

Approximately 800 former employees of the closed Amiens, France manufacturing facility have asserted wrongful termination or other claims totaling €109 million ($123 million) against Goodyear Dunlop Tires France. We intend to vigorously defend ourselves against these claims, and any additional claims that may be asserted against us, and cannot estimate the amounts, if any, that we may ultimately pay in respect of such claims.

Other Actions

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(Unaudited)

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 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.

Guarantees

We have off-balance sheet financial guarantees and other commitments totaling approximately $8 million and $7 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. We issue guarantees to financial institutions or other entities on behalf of certain of our affiliates, lessors or customers. Normally there is no separate premium received by us as consideration for the issuance of guarantees. We also generally do not require collateral in connection with the issuance of these guarantees. 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 or customer. The guarantees expire at various times through 2023. We are unable to estimate the extent to which our affiliates’, lessors’ or customers’ assets would be adequate to recover any payments made by us under the related guarantees.

NOTE 13. CAPITAL STOCK

Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock

Dividends

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

In the first nine months of 2015, we paid cash dividends of $49 million on our common stock. On October 6, 2015, the Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof) declared cash dividends of $0.07 per share of common stock, or approximately $19 million in the aggregate. The dividend will be paid on December 1, 2015 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 2, 2015. Future quarterly dividends are subject to Board approval.

Common Stock Repurchases

On September 18, 2013, the Board of Directors authorized $100 million for use in our common stock repurchase program. On May 27, 2014, the Board of Directors approved an increase in that authorization to $450 million. This program expires on December 31, 2016. We intend to repurchase shares of common stock in open market transactions in order to offset new shares issued under equity compensation programs and to provide for additional shareholder returns. During the third quarter of 2015, we repurchased 1,001,309 shares at an average price of $29.96 per share, or $30 million in the aggregate. During the first nine months of 2015, we repurchased 2,601,438 shares at an average price of $30.75 per share, or $80 million in the aggregate.

In addition, we routinely 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 the stock options or the vesting or payment of stock awards. During the first nine months of 2015, we repurchased 75,520 shares at an average price of $27.99 per share, or $2 million in the aggregate.

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(Unaudited)

NOTE 14. CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The following tables present the changes in shareholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:



	September 30, 2015									September 30, 2014
(In millions)	Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity			Minority Shareholders’ Equity – Nonredeemable			Total Shareholders’ Equity			Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity			Minority Shareholders’ Equity – Nonredeemable			Total Shareholders’ Equity
Balance at beginning of period	$	3,610		$	235		$	3,845		$	1,606		$	262		$	1,868
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income	687			19			706			323			20			343
Foreign currency translation net of tax of ($42) in 2015 ($0 in 2014)	(140		)	(27		)	(167		)	(117		)	(10		)	(127		)
Reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in income net of tax of $0 in 2015 ($0 in 2014)	2			—			2			2			—			2
Amortization of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses included in total benefit cost net of tax of $27 in 2015 ($5 in 2014)	53			—			53			79			—			79
Decrease (increase) in net actuarial losses net of tax of $11 in 2015 ($3 in 2014)	22			—			22			18			—			18
Immediate recognition of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses due to curtailments, settlements, and divestitures net of tax of $0 in 2015 ($0 in 2014)	2			—			2			39			—			39
Prior service credit (cost) from plan amendments net of tax of $0 in 2015 ($0 in 2014)	—			—			—			(1		)	—			(1		)
Deferred derivative gains (losses) net of tax of $3 in 2015 ($1 in 2014)	14			—			14			8			—			8
Reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in income net of tax of ($2) in 2015 ($0 in 2014)	(17		)	—			(17		)	1			—			1
Unrealized investment gains (losses) net of tax of $1 in 2015 ($0 in 2014)	(3		)	—			(3		)	—			—			—
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(67		)	(27		)	(94		)	29			(10		)	19
Total comprehensive income (loss)	620			(8		)	612			352			10			362
Purchase of subsidiary shares from minority interest	—			—			—			(5		)	(18		)	(23		)
Dividends declared to minority shareholders	—			(8		)	(8		)	—			(15		)	(15		)
Stock-based compensation plans (Note 11)	15			—			15			15			—			15
Repurchase of common stock (Note 13)	(82		)	—			(82		)	(97		)	—			(97		)
Dividends declared (Note 13)	(49		)	—			(49		)	(50		)	—			(50		)
Common stock issued from treasury	29			—			29			41			—			41
Other	—			—			—			—			2			2
Balance at end of period	$	4,143		$	219		$	4,362		$	1,862		$	241		$	2,103

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(Unaudited)

The following table presents changes in Minority Equity presented outside of Shareholders’ Equity:



	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
(In millions)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Balance at beginning of period	$	569		$	613		$	582		$	577
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income	27			31			43			50
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $0 and $0 in 2015 ($0 and $0 in 2014)	(6		)	(41		)	(38		)	(43		)
Amortization of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses included in total benefit cost, net of tax of $0 and $0 in 2015 ($0 and $0 in 2014)	1			1			3			3
Decrease (increase) in net actuarial losses, net of tax of $0 and $0 in 2015 ($0 and $0 in 2014)	—			—			2			12
Immediate recognition of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses due to curtailments, settlements, and divestitures, net of tax of $0 and $0 in 2015 ($0 and $0 in 2014)	—			—			—			4
Deferred derivative gains (losses), net of tax of $0 and $0 in 2015 ($(1) and $(1) in 2014)	1			2			2			2
Reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in income, net of tax of $0 and $0 in 2015 ($0 and $0 in 2014)	(2		)	(1		)	(4		)	—
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(6		)	(39		)	(35		)	(22		)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	21			(8		)	8			28
Dividends declared to minority shareholders	—			(10		)	—			(10		)
Balance at end of period	$	590		$	595		$	590		$	595

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(Unaudited)

NOTE 15. RECLASSIFICATIONS OUT OF ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The following table presents changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL), by component, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:



(In millions) Income (Loss)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Unrecognized Net Actuarial Losses and Prior Service Costs			Deferred Derivative Gains (Losses)			Unrealized Investment Gains			Total
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(894	)	$	(3,297	)	$	12		$	36		$	(4,143	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(140		)	22			14			(3		)	(107		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	2			55			(17		)	—			40
Balance at September 30, 2015	$	(1,032	)	$	(3,220	)	$	9		$	33		$	(4,210	)

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Unrecognized Net Actuarial Losses and Prior Service Costs			Deferred Derivative Gains (Losses)			Unrealized Investment Gains			Total
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(690	)	$	(3,290	)	$	(1	)	$	34		$	(3,947	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(117		)	17			8			—			(92		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	2			118			1			—			121
Purchase of subsidiary shares from minority interest	(1		)	—			—			—			(1		)
Balance at September 30, 2014	$	(806	)	$	(3,155	)	$	8		$	34		$	(3,919	)

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(Unaudited)

The following table presents reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions) (Income) Expense	2015			2014			2015			2014
Component of AOCL	Amount Reclassified from AOCL						Amount Reclassified from AOCL						Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, before tax	$	1		$	4		$	2		$	2		Other Expense
Tax effect	—			—			—			—			United States and Foreign Taxes
Minority interest	—			—			—			—			Minority Shareholders' Net Income
Net of tax	$	1		$	4		$	2		$	2		Goodyear Net Income

Amortization of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses	$	28		$	27		$	83		$	87		Total Benefit Cost
Immediate recognition of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses due to curtailments, settlements, and divestitures	—			1			2			43			Total Benefit Cost
Unrecognized Net Actuarial Losses and Prior Service Costs, before tax	$	28		$	28		$	85		$	130
Tax effect	(9		)	(2		)	(27		)	(5		)	United States and Foreign Taxes
Minority interest	(1		)	(1		)	(3		)	(7		)	Minority Shareholders' Net Income
Net of tax	$	18		$	25		$	55		$	118		Goodyear Net Income

Deferred Derivative (Gains) Losses, before tax	$	(8	)	$	—		$	(23	)	$	1		Cost of Goods Sold
Tax effect	—			—			2			—			United States and Foreign Taxes
Minority interest	2			1			4			—			Minority Shareholders' Net Income
Net of tax	$	(6	)	$	1		$	(17	)	$	1		Goodyear Net Income

Total reclassifications	$	13		$	30		$	40		$	121		Goodyear Net Income

Amortization of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses and immediate recognition of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses due to curtailments, settlements, and divestitures are included in the computation of total benefit cost. For further information, refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 10, Pension, Savings and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans in this Form 10-Q and No. 16, Pension, Other Postretirement Benefits and Savings Plans, in our 2014 Form 10-K.

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NOTE 16. CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Certain of our subsidiaries have guaranteed our obligations under the $1.0 billion outstanding principal amount of 8.25% senior notes due 2020, the $282 million outstanding principal amount of 8.75% notes due 2020, the $900 million outstanding principal amount of 6.5% senior notes due 2021, and the $700 million outstanding principal amount of 7% senior notes due 2022 (collectively, the “notes”). The following presents the condensed consolidating financial information separately for:


(i)	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the “Parent Company”), the issuer of the guaranteed obligations;


(ii)	Guarantor Subsidiaries, on a combined basis, as specified in the indentures related to Goodyear’s obligations under the notes;


(iii)	Non-guarantor Subsidiaries, on a combined basis;


(iv)	Consolidating entries and eliminations representing adjustments to (a) eliminate intercompany transactions between the Parent Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-guarantor Subsidiaries, (b) eliminate the investments in our subsidiaries, and (c) record consolidating entries; and


(v)	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

Each guarantor subsidiary is 100% owned by the Parent Company at the date of each balance sheet presented. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by each guarantor subsidiary. The guarantees of the guarantor subsidiaries are subject to release in limited circumstances only upon the occurrence of certain customary conditions. Each entity in the consolidating financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements, except for the use by the Parent Company and guarantor subsidiaries of the equity method of accounting to reflect ownership interests in subsidiaries which are eliminated upon consolidation. Changes in intercompany receivables and payables related to operations, such as intercompany sales or service charges, are included in cash flows from operating activities. Intercompany transactions reported as investing or financing activities include the sale of the capital stock of various subsidiaries, loans and other capital transactions between members of the consolidated group.

Certain non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Parent Company are limited in their ability to remit funds to it 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.

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	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	September 30, 2015
(In millions)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Entries and Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets:
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	483	$	45	$	1,162	$	—		$	1,690
Accounts Receivable	829		207		1,580		—			2,616
Accounts Receivable From Affiliates	—		649		—		(649		)	—
Inventories	1,214		161		1,223		(54		)	2,544
Deferred Income Taxes	505		6		61		3			575
Assets Held for Sale	193		—		234		(185		)	242
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	47		5		203		—			255
Total Current Assets	3,271		1,073		4,463		(885		)	7,922
Goodwill	—		24		424		108			556
Intangible Assets	109		—		22		—			131
Deferred Income Taxes	1,381		18		78		8			1,485
Other Assets	271		71		406		—			748
Investments in Subsidiaries	4,039		332		—		(4,371		)	—
Property, Plant and Equipment	2,341		124		4,239		(31		)	6,673
Total Assets	$	11,412	$	1,642	$	9,632	$	(5,171	)	$	17,515
Liabilities:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable-Trade	$	872	$	180	$	1,524	$	—		$	2,576
Accounts Payable to Affiliates	461		—		188		(649		)	—
Compensation and Benefits	371		30		322		—			723
Liabilities Held for Sale	—		—		204		—			204
Other Current Liabilities	316		23		539		(7		)	871
Notes Payable and Overdrafts	—		—		41		—			41
Long Term Debt and Capital Leases Due Within One Year	6		—		362		—			368
Total Current Liabilities	2,026		233		3,180		(656		)	4,783
Long Term Debt and Capital Leases	4,174		—		1,417		—			5,591
Compensation and Benefits	584		105		737		—			1,426
Deferred and Other Noncurrent Income Taxes	1		5		174		(4		)	176
Other Long Term Liabilities	484		10		93		—			587
Total Liabilities	7,269		353		5,601		(660		)	12,563
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Minority Shareholders’ Equity	—		—		414		176			590
Shareholders’ Equity:
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity:
Common Stock	269		—		—		—			269
Other Equity	3,874		1,289		3,398		(4,687		)	3,874
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity	4,143		1,289		3,398		(4,687		)	4,143
Minority Shareholders’ Equity — Nonredeemable	—		—		219		—			219
Total Shareholders’ Equity	4,143		1,289		3,617		(4,687		)	4,362
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	11,412	$	1,642	$	9,632	$	(5,171	)	$	17,515

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	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	December 31, 2014
(In millions)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Entries and Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets:
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	674	$	89	$	1,398	$	—		$	2,161
Accounts Receivable	833		166		1,127		—			2,126
Accounts Receivable From Affiliates	—		623		—		(623		)	—
Inventories	1,151		148		1,410		(38		)	2,671
Deferred Income Taxes	496		6		66		2			570
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	39		2		156		(1		)	196
Total Current Assets	3,193		1,034		4,157		(660		)	7,724
Goodwill	—		24		462		115			601
Intangible Assets	114		—		24		—			138
Deferred Income Taxes	1,633		24		96		9			1,762
Other Assets	234		86		411		—			731
Investments in Subsidiaries	4,054		416		—		(4,470		)	—
Property, Plant and Equipment	2,329		132		4,721		(29		)	7,153
Total Assets	$	11,557	$	1,716	$	9,871	$	(5,035	)	$	18,109
Liabilities:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable-Trade	$	910	$	191	$	1,777	$	—		$	2,878
Accounts Payable to Affiliates	557		—		66		(623		)	—
Compensation and Benefits	392		31		301		—			724
Other Current Liabilities	350		23		589		(6		)	956
Notes Payable and Overdrafts	—		—		30		—			30
Long Term Debt and Capital Leases Due Within One Year	6		—		142		—			148
Total Current Liabilities	2,215		245		2,905		(629		)	4,736
Long Term Debt and Capital Leases	4,375		—		1,841		—			6,216
Compensation and Benefits	666		127		883		—			1,676
Deferred and Other Noncurrent Income Taxes	3		5		179		(6		)	181
Other Long Term Liabilities	688		30		155		—			873
Total Liabilities	7,947		407		5,963		(635		)	13,682
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Minority Shareholders’ Equity	—		—		392		190			582
Shareholders’ Equity:
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity:
Common Stock	269		—		—		—			269
Other Equity	3,341		1,309		3,281		(4,590		)	3,341
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity	3,610		1,309		3,281		(4,590		)	3,610
Minority Shareholders’ Equity — Nonredeemable	—		—		235		—			235
Total Shareholders’ Equity	3,610		1,309		3,516		(4,590		)	3,845
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	11,557	$	1,716	$	9,871	$	(5,035	)	$	18,109

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	Consolidating Statements of Operations
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
(In millions)	Parent Company			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Entries and Eliminations			Consolidated
Net Sales	$	1,916		$	568		$	2,669	$	(969	)	$	4,184
Cost of Goods Sold	1,421			523			2,063		(1,007		)	3,000
Selling, Administrative and General Expense	249			41			345		(2		)	633
Rationalizations	5			—			15		—			20
Interest Expense	77			5			33		(13		)	102
Other (Income) Expense	(80		)	1			34		43			(2		)
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	244			(2		)	179		10			431
United States and Foreign Taxes	99			(2		)	26		3			126
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	126			20			—		(146		)	—
Net Income (Loss)	271			20			153		(139		)	305
Less: Minority Shareholders’ Net Income (Loss)	—			—			34		—			34
Goodyear Net Income (Loss) available to Common Shareholders	$	271		$	20		$	119	$	(139	)	$	271
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	204		$	30		$	48	$	(63	)	$	219
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Minority Shareholders	—			—			15		—			15
Goodyear Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	204		$	30		$	33	$	(63	)	$	204



	Consolidating Statements of Operations
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(In millions)	Parent Company			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Entries and Eliminations			Consolidated
Net Sales	$	1,999		$	673		$	3,338		$	(1,353	)	$	4,657
Cost of Goods Sold	1,630			604			2,669			(1,387		)	3,516
Selling, Administrative and General Expense	228			43			383			(1		)	653
Rationalizations	—			—			15			—			15
Interest Expense	83			7			33			(15		)	108
Other (Income) Expense	(14		)	(1		)	32			49			66
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	72			20			206			1			299
United States and Foreign Taxes	6			5			88			1			100
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	95			21			—			(116		)	—
Net Income (Loss)	161			36			118			(116		)	199
Less: Minority Shareholders’ Net Income (Loss)	—			—			38			—			38
Goodyear Net Income (Loss) available to Common Shareholders	$	161		$	36		$	80		$	(116	)	$	161
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	72		$	34		$	(22	)	$	(25	)	$	59
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Minority Interest	—			—			4			(17		)	(13		)
Goodyear Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	72		$	34		$	(26	)	$	(8	)	$	72

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	Consolidating Statements of Operations
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
(In millions)	Parent Company			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Entries and Eliminations			Consolidated
Net Sales	$	5,730		$	1,656		$	7,911	$	(2,917	)	$	12,380
Cost of Goods Sold	4,330			1,515			6,222		(2,974		)	9,093
Selling, Administrative and General Expense	717			123			1,055		(6		)	1,889
Rationalizations	10			—			71		1			82
Interest Expense	237			17			99		(42		)	311
Other (Income) Expense	(275		)	(15		)	55		122			(113		)
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	711			16			409		(18		)	1,118
United States and Foreign Taxes	271			5			91		2			369
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	247			(40		)	—		(207		)	—
Net Income (Loss)	687			(29		)	318		(227		)	749
Less: Minority Shareholders’ Net Income (Loss)	—			—			62		—			62
Goodyear Net Income (Loss)	687			(29		)	256		(227		)	687
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends	—			—			—		—			—
Goodyear Net Income (Loss) available to Common Shareholders	$	687		$	(29	)	$	256	$	(227	)	$	687
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	620		$	4		$	113	$	(117	)	$	620
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Minority Shareholders	—			—			14		(14		)	—
Goodyear Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	620		$	4		$	99	$	(103	)	$	620



	Consolidating Statements of Operations
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(In millions)	Parent Company			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Entries and Eliminations			Consolidated
Net Sales	$	5,864		$	1,927		$	9,361	$	(3,370	)	$	13,782
Cost of Goods Sold	4,808			1,734			7,461		(3,437		)	10,566
Selling, Administrative and General Expense	679			126			1,219		(6		)	2,018
Rationalizations	(1		)	—			81		—			80
Interest Expense	249			20			92		(46		)	315
Other (Income) Expense	(60		)	(10		)	170		142			242
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	189			57			338		(23		)	561
United States and Foreign Taxes	15			13			139		1			168
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	149			37			—		(186		)	—
Net Income (Loss)	323			81			199		(210		)	393
Less: Minority Shareholders’ Net Income (Loss)	—			—			70		—			70
Goodyear Net Income (Loss)	323			81			129		(210		)	323
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends	7			—			—		—			7
Goodyear Net Income (Loss) available to Common Shareholders	$	316		$	81		$	129	$	(210	)	$	316
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	352		$	96		$	153	$	(211	)	$	390
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Minority Shareholders	—			—			57		(19		)	38
Goodyear Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	352		$	96		$	96	$	(192	)	$	352

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	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
(In millions)	Parent Company			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Entries and Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Total Cash Flows from Operating Activities	$	326		$	1		$	332		$	(24	)	$	635
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital Expenditures	(252		)	(27		)	(382		)	5			(656		)
Asset Dispositions	1			—			12			—			13
Decrease (Increase) in Restricted Cash	—			—			(11		)	—			(11		)
Short Term Securities Acquired	—			—			(50		)	—			(50		)
Short Term Securities Redeemed	—			—			25			—			25
Capital Contributions and Loans Incurred	(70		)	—			(90		)	160			—
Capital Redemptions and Loans Paid	12			—			40			(52		)	—
Other Transactions	—			—			5			—			5
Total Cash Flows from Investing Activities	(309		)	(27		)	(451		)	113			(674		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Short Term Debt and Overdrafts Incurred	47			—			72			(47		)	72
Short Term Debt and Overdrafts Paid	—			(8		)	(98		)	47			(59		)
Long Term Debt Incurred	455			—			810			—			1,265
Long Term Debt Paid	(659		)	—			(810		)	—			(1,469		)
Common Stock Issued	33			—			—			—			33
Common Stock Repurchased	(82		)	—			—			—			(82		)
Common Stock Dividends Paid	(49		)	—			—			—			(49		)
Capital Contributions and Loans Incurred	90			12			58			(160		)	—
Capital Redemptions and Loans Paid	(40		)	(12		)	—			52			—
Intercompany Dividends Paid	—			—			(19		)	19			—
Transactions with Minority Interests in Subsidiaries	—			—			(5		)	—			(5		)
Debt Related Costs and Other Transactions	(3		)	—			(9		)	—			(12		)
Total Cash Flows from Financing Activities	(208		)	(8		)	(1		)	(89		)	(306		)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			(10		)	(92		)	—			(102		)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(191		)	(44		)	(212		)	—			(447		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of the Period	674			89			1,398			—			2,161
Less: Cash Held for Sale	—			—			(24		)	—			(24		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of the Period	$	483		$	45		$	1,162		$	—		$	1,690

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	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(In millions)	Parent Company			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Entries and Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Total Cash Flows from Operating Activities	$	(957	)	$	(11	)	$	71		$	(42	)	$	(939	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital Expenditures	(203		)	(14		)	(420		)	3			(634		)
Asset Dispositions	2			1			3			—			6
Decrease in Restricted Cash	—			—			6			—			6
Short Term Securities Acquired	—			—			(72		)	—			(72		)
Short Term Securities Redeemed	—			—			82			—			82
Capital Contributions and Loans Incurred	(211		)	—			(452		)	663			—
Capital Redemptions and Loans Paid	459			—			244			(703		)	—
Other Transactions	1			—			6			—			7
Total Cash Flows from Investing Activities	48			(13		)	(603		)	(37		)	(605		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Short Term Debt and Overdrafts Incurred	23			—			52			(23		)	52
Short Term Debt and Overdrafts Paid	—			(6		)	(41		)	23			(24		)
Long Term Debt Incurred	501			—			1,238			—			1,739
Long Term Debt Paid	(507		)	—			(547		)	—			(1,054		)
Common Stock Issued	41			—			—			—			41
Common Stock Repurchased	(97		)	—			—			—			(97		)
Common Stock Dividends Paid	(43		)	—			—			—			(43		)
Preferred Stock Dividends Paid	(15		)	—			—			—			(15		)
Capital Contributions and Loans Incurred	452			—			211			(663		)	—
Capital Redemptions and Loans Paid	(244		)	—			(459		)	703			—
Intercompany Dividends Paid	—			—			(39		)	39			—
Transactions with Minority Interests in Subsidiaries	—			—			(36		)	—			(36		)
Total Cash Flows from Financing Activities	111			(6		)	379			79			563
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			(3		)	(268		)	—			(271		)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(798		)	(33		)	(421		)	—			(1,252		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of the Period	1,269			94			1,633			—			2,996
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of the Period	$	471		$	61		$	1,212		$	—		$	1,744

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

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

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 49 manufacturing facilities in 22 countries, including the United States. We operate our business through four operating segments representing our regional tire businesses: North America; Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”); Asia Pacific; and Latin America.

In the third quarter of 2015, we produced total segment operating income of $599 million, including segment operating income of $323 million in North America, despite the continuing impact of the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against most foreign currencies and challenging economic conditions in international markets. Total segment operating income increased by $79 million compared to the third quarter of 2014, driven by a decrease in raw material costs. In the third quarter of 2015, we realized approximately $76 million of cost savings, including raw material cost saving measures of $56 million, which offset the impact of general inflation, including the impact of inflation in Venezuela.

Dissolution of Global Alliance with Sumitomo Rubber Industries

On October 1, 2015, we completed the previously announced dissolution of our global alliance with Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (“SRI”) in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Framework Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2015, by and between us and SRI.

Under the global alliance, we owned 75% and SRI owned 25% of two companies, Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V. (“GDTE”) and Goodyear Dunlop Tires North America, Ltd. (“GDTNA”). In Japan, we owned 25%, and SRI owned 75%, of two companies, one, Nippon Goodyear Ltd. (“NGY”), for the sale of Goodyear-brand passenger and truck tires for replacement in Japan and the other, Dunlop Goodyear Tires Ltd. (“DGT”), for the sale of Goodyear-brand and Dunlop-brand tires to vehicle manufacturers in Japan. We also own 51%, and SRI owns 49%, of a company that coordinated and disseminated both commercialized tire technology and non-commercialized technology among us and SRI, the joint ventures and their respective affiliates (the “Technology JV”), and we own 80%, and SRI owns 20%, of a global purchasing company (the “Purchasing JV”). The global alliance also provided for the investment by us and SRI in the common stock of the other.

As result of the completion of certain of the transactions contemplated by the Framework Agreement:


•	we acquired SRI’s 25% interest in GDTE and SRI’s 75% interest in NGY;


•	we sold to SRI our 75% interest in GDTNA, as well as the Huntsville, Alabama test track used by GDTNA, and our 25% interest in DGT;


•	we maintained control of the Dunlop-related trademarks for tire-related businesses in North America but granted to SRI an exclusive license to develop, manufacture and sell Dunlop tires for motorcycles and for Japanese-owned original equipment manufacturers operating in North America; and


•	SRI obtained exclusive rights to sell Dunlop-brand tires in those countries that were previously non-exclusive under the global alliance, including Russia, Turkey and certain countries in Africa.

We paid to SRI a net amount of $271 million and delivered a promissory note to GDTNA in the initial principal amount of $56 million at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.1% and with a maturity date three years following the date of dissolution.

The Framework Agreement also provides that we will liquidate the Technology JV and the Purchasing JV and distribute the remaining assets and liabilities of those entities to us and SRI in accordance with our respective ownership interests, and that we and SRI will conduct an orderly sale of the investments in the common stock of the other.

Results of Operations

Net sales in the third quarter of 2015 were $4,184 million, compared to $4,657 million in the third quarter of 2014. Net sales decreased in the third quarter of 2015 due to unfavorable foreign currency translation, primarily in EMEA, and lower sales in other tire-related businesses, primarily third-party chemical sales in North America. These declines were partially offset by higher tire unit volume, primarily in North America.

In the third quarter of 2015, Goodyear net income and Goodyear net income available to common shareholders was $271 million, or $0.99 per share, compared to $161 million, or $0.58 per share, in the third quarter of 2014. The increase in Goodyear net income in the third quarter of 2015 compared to the third quarter of 2014 was primarily driven by improved segment operating income and benefits in Other (Income) Expense from general and product liability — discontinued products, resulting primarily from the recovery of past costs from an asbestos insurer and changes in assumptions for probable insurance recoveries for asbestos claims, partially offset by an increase in income tax expense in 2015 due to recording tax expense on our U.S. income as a result of the reversal of the valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets in the fourth quarter of 2014.

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Our total segment operating income for the third quarter of 2015 was $599 million, compared to $520 million in the third quarter of 2014. The $79 million increase in segment operating income was due primarily to a decline in raw material costs of $189 million, which more than offset the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of $49 million, higher conversion costs of $37 million, and higher selling, administrative and general expense ("SAG") of $28 million. Refer to "Results of Operations — Segment Information” for additional information.

Net sales in the first nine months of 2015 were $12,380 million, compared to $13,782 million in the first nine months of 2014. Net sales decreased in the first nine months of 2015 due to unfavorable foreign currency translation, primarily in EMEA, lower sales in other tire-related businesses, primarily third-party chemical sales in North America, and a decline in price and product mix, primarily in Asia Pacific, as a result of the impact of lower raw material costs on pricing. Net sales were also negatively impacted by our exit from the farm tire business in EMEA in the fourth quarter of 2014. These declines were partially offset by higher tire unit volume, primarily in North America and Asia Pacific.

In the first nine months of 2015, Goodyear net income was $687 million, compared to Goodyear net income of $323 million in the first nine months of 2014. In the first nine months of 2015, Goodyear net income available to common shareholders was $687 million, or $2.51 per share, compared to Goodyear net income available to common shareholders of $316 million, or $1.15 per share, in the first nine months of 2014. The increase in Goodyear net income in the first nine months of 2015 compared to the first nine months of 2014 was primarily driven by improved segment operating income, an improvement in Other (Income) Expense due to an increase in royalty income in 2015 resulting from a $155 million one-time pre-tax gain on the recognition of deferred royalty income from the termination of a licensing agreement associated with the sale of our former Engineered Products business, and lower foreign currency exchange losses in 2015 as the prior year included a $157 million pre-tax net remeasurement loss from the devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar fuerte against the U.S. dollar. These items were partially offset by an increase in income tax expense in 2015 due to recording tax expense on our U.S. income as a result of the reversal of the valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets in the fourth quarter of 2014. Over the next five years, we estimate utilizing the majority of our tax credits and tax loss carryforwards and paying no significant federal income tax.

Our total segment operating income for the first nine months of 2015 was $1,546 million, compared to $1,353 million in the first nine months of 2014. The $193 million increase in segment operating income was due primarily to a decline in raw material costs of $457 million, which exceeded lower price and product mix of $39 million, higher tire volume of $32 million and incremental savings of $16 million related to the closure of one of our manufacturing facilities in Amiens, France and our exit from the farm tire business in EMEA. These increases were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $124 million, higher conversion costs of $115 million and higher SAG of $57 million. Refer to "Results of Operations — Segment Information” for additional information.

At September 30, 2015, we had $1,690 million of Cash and cash equivalents as well as $2,564 million of unused availability under our various credit agreements, compared to $2,161 million and $2,317 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014. Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $471 million from December 31, 2014 due primarily to cash used for working capital of $708 million, capital expenditures of $656 million, repayment of $200 million of borrowings due under our second lien term loan, common stock repurchases of $80 million and dividends paid on our common stock of $49 million, which exceeded net income of $749 million, before non-cash depreciation and amortization charges of $522 million. Refer to "Liquidity and Capital Resources" for additional information.

Outlook

We continue to expect that our full-year tire unit volume growth for 2015 compared to 2014 will be up 1% to 2%. Due to higher rates of inflation in Venezuela than previously anticipated, we now expect cost savings to offset general inflation in 2015. Based on current spot rates and country mix, we now expect foreign currency translation to negatively affect segment operating income by approximately $160 million in 2015 compared to 2014.

Based on current raw material spot prices, for the full year of 2015, we now expect our raw material costs will be approximately 11% lower than 2014, and we continue to expect the benefit of lower raw material costs to more than offset declines in price and product mix. However, natural and synthetic rubber prices and other commodity prices have experienced significant volatility, and this estimate could change based on fluctuations in the cost of these and other key raw materials.

Refer to “Forward-Looking Information — Safe Harbor Statement” for a discussion of our use of forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

CONSOLIDATED

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

Net sales in the third quarter of 2015 were $4,184 million, decreasing $473 million, or 10.2%, from $4,657 million in the third quarter of 2014. Goodyear net income and Goodyear net income available to common shareholders was $271 million, or $0.99 per share, in the third quarter of 2015, compared to $161 million, or $0.58 per share, in the third quarter of 2014.

Net sales decreased in the third quarter of 2015, due primarily to unfavorable foreign currency translation of $430 million, primarily in EMEA, and lower sales in other tire-related businesses of $68 million, primarily related to a decrease in the price of third-party chemical sales in North America. Net sales were also negatively impacted by $15 million due to our exit from the farm tire business in EMEA in the fourth quarter of 2014. These declines were partially offset by higher tire unit volume of $48 million, primarily in North America.

Worldwide tire unit sales in the third quarter of 2015 were 42.5 million units, increasing 0.6 million units, or 1.1%, from 41.9 million units in the third quarter of 2014. Original equipment ("OE") tire volume increased 0.6 million units, or 4.2%, primarily in North America. Replacement tire volume was flat.

Cost of goods sold (“CGS”) in the third quarter of 2015 was $3,000 million, decreasing $516 million, or 14.7%, from $3,516 million in the third quarter of 2014. CGS decreased due to foreign currency translation of $318 million, primarily in EMEA, lower raw material costs of $189 million, primarily in North America and EMEA, lower costs in other tire-related businesses of $86 million, primarily related to lower raw material costs for third-party chemical sales in North America, and lower costs of $16 million due to our exit from the farm tire business in EMEA in the fourth quarter of 2014. These decreases were partially offset by higher tire volume of $42 million and higher conversion costs of $37 million. CGS in the third quarter of 2015 included pension expense of $22 million, which decreased from $25 million in the third quarter of 2014.

CGS in the third quarter of 2015 included accelerated depreciation of $3 million ($2 million after-tax and minority) primarily related to our plan to close our Wolverhampton, U.K. mixing and retreading facility and to transfer the production to other manufacturing facilities in EMEA. CGS in the third quarter of 2015 and 2014 also included savings from rationalization plans of $5 million and $20 million, respectively, primarily related to the closure of one of our manufacturing facilities in Amiens, France and our exit from the farm tire business in EMEA. CGS was 71.7% of sales in the third quarter of 2015 compared to 75.5% in the third quarter of 2014.

SAG in the third quarter of 2015 was $633 million, decreasing $20 million, or 3.1%, from $653 million in the third quarter of 2014. SAG decreased due to foreign currency translation of $63 million, primarily in EMEA, which was partially offset by the impact of inflation on wages and benefits and other costs. SAG in the third quarter of 2015 included transaction costs of $4 million ($2 million after-tax and minority) related to announced asset sales. SAG in the third quarter of 2015 also included pension expense of $13 million, compared to $12 million in 2014. SAG in the third quarter of 2015 and 2014 also included savings from rationalization plans of $3 million in each period. SAG was 15.1% of sales in the third quarter of 2015, compared to 14.0% in the third quarter of 2014.

We recorded net rationalization charges of $20 million ($14 million after-tax and minority) in the third quarter of 2015, primarily related to plans to reduce manufacturing and SAG headcount in EMEA. We recorded charges of $6 million related to prior year plans, including additional associate-related and dismantling costs related to the closure of one of our manufacturing facilities in Amiens, France. We recorded net rationalization charges of $15 million ($9 million after-tax and minority) in the third quarter of 2014. Rationalization actions initiated in the third quarter of 2014 primarily consisted of SAG headcount reductions in EMEA and a plan to reduce manufacturing headcount in Latin America.

Interest expense in the third quarter of 2015 was $102 million, decreasing $6 million, or 5.6%, from $108 million in the third quarter of 2014. The effect of lower average debt balances of $6,052 million in the third quarter of 2015 compared to $6,809 million in the third quarter of 2014 was partially offset by higher average interest rates of 6.74% in the third quarter of 2015 compared to 6.35% in the third quarter of 2014.

Other (Income) Expense in the third quarter of 2015 was $2 million of income, compared to $66 million of expense in the third quarter of 2014. Other (Income) Expense in the third quarter of 2015 included net foreign currency exchange losses of $33 million, primarily related to Brazil and Venezuela, compared to $31 million in the third quarter of 2014. Net foreign currency exchange losses in the third quarter of 2014 included the derecognition of $5 million ($5 million after-tax and minority) of the subsidy receivable in Venezuela, due to the official exchange rate for settling purchases of certain finished goods changing from 6.3 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar to the SICAD I rate, and foreign currency exchange gains of $7 million ($7 million after-tax and minority) to reduce foreign currency exchange losses previously recorded in the first quarter of 2014 on the deferred tax assets of our Venezuelan subsidiary, in conjunction with establishing a valuation allowance on those deferred tax assets.

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Other (Income) Expense included a benefit of $43 million in the third quarter of 2015 for general and product liability — discontinued products compared to expense of $4 million for the third quarter of 2014. General and product liability — discontinued products for the third quarter of 2015 included a benefit of $25 million ($16 million after-tax and minority) for the recovery of past costs from one of our asbestos insurers and a benefit of $21 million related to changes in assumptions for probable insurance recoveries for asbestos claims in future periods.

Other (Income) Expense also included miscellaneous expense of $3 million in the third quarter of 2015 compared to $19 million in the third quarter of 2014. Miscellaneous expense in the third quarter of 2014 included charges of $3 million ($3 million after-tax and minority) for labor claims related to a previously closed facility in Greece and charges of $16 million ($16 million after-tax and minority) related to a government investigation involving our compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in certain countries in Africa. Other (Income) Expense in the third quarter of 2015 included net losses on asset sales of $10 million ($11 million after-tax and minority) compared to $7 million ($6 million after-tax and minority) in the third quarter of 2014.

Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2015 was $126 million on income before income taxes of $431 million. In the third quarter of 2014, we recorded income tax expense of $100 million on income before income taxes of $299 million. Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2015 was favorably impacted by $8 million ($8 million after minority interest) primarily related to certain of our European entities settling various tax years. Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2014 was unfavorably impacted by $47 million ($47 million after minority interest) of discrete tax adjustments, including $37 million to establish valuation allowances on the net deferred tax assets of our Venezuelan and Brazilian subsidiaries, due to continuing operating losses and currency devaluations in Venezuela, as well as $11 million due to a tax law change in Chile. The increase in income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to 2014 was due to recording tax expense on our U.S. income as a result of the reversal of the tax valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets in the fourth quarter of 2014.

In 2014, the difference between our effective tax rate and the U.S. statutory rate was primarily attributable to maintaining a full valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets, including those in the U.S., and charges that were not deductible for tax purposes related to the devaluation of the bolivar fuerte in Venezuela.

Minority shareholders’ net income in the third quarter of 2015 was $34 million, compared to $38 million in 2014.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

Net sales in the first nine months of 2015 were $12,380 million, decreasing $1,402 million, or 10.2%, from $13,782 million in the first nine months of 2014. Goodyear net income was $687 million in the first nine months of 2015, compared to $323 million in the first nine months of 2014. Goodyear net income available to common shareholders was $687 million, or $2.51 per share, in the first nine months of 2015, compared to $316 million, or $1.15 per share, in the first nine months of 2014.

Net sales decreased in the first nine months of 2015, due primarily to unfavorable foreign currency translation of $1,224 million, primarily in EMEA, lower sales in other tire-related businesses of $206 million, primarily related to a decrease in the price of third-party chemical sales in North America, and a decline in price and product mix of $64 million, primarily in Asia Pacific, as a result of the impact of lower raw material costs on pricing. Net sales were also negatively impacted by $61 million due to our exit from the farm tire business in EMEA in the fourth quarter of 2014. These declines were partially offset by higher tire unit volume of $152 million, primarily in North America and Asia Pacific.

Worldwide tire unit sales in the first nine months of 2015 were 124.1 million units, increasing 1.6 million units, or 1.3%, from 122.5 million units in the first nine months of 2014. OE tire volume increased 1.3 million units, or 3.5%, primarily in Asia Pacific and North America. Replacement tire volume increased 0.3 million units, or 0.3%, primarily in Latin America.

CGS in the first nine months of 2015 was $9,093 million, decreasing $1,473 million, or 13.9%, from $10,566 million in the first nine months of 2014. CGS decreased due to foreign currency translation of $900 million, primarily in EMEA, lower raw material costs of $457 million, primarily in North America and EMEA, lower costs in other tire-related businesses of $225 million, primarily related to lower raw material costs for third-party chemical sales in North America, and lower costs of $68 million related to our exit from the farm tire business in EMEA in the fourth quarter of 2014. These decreases were partially offset by higher tire volume of $120 million and higher conversion costs of $115 million, including the unfavorable impact of additional under-absorbed fixed overhead costs of approximately $27 million. CGS in 2015 also benefited from lower costs due to non-recurring prior year charges, including a pension curtailment loss of $33 million ($32 million after-tax and minority) as a result of future accrual freezes to pension plans in North America and a pension settlement loss of $5 million ($4 million after-tax and minority) related to lump sum payments to settle certain liabilities for our U.K. pension plans. CGS in the first nine months of 2015 included pension expense of $69 million, which decreased from $103 million in the first nine months of 2014, due primarily to the freeze of our hourly U.S. pension plans effective April 30, 2014.

We have recently initiated programs to offer lump sum payments over a limited time to certain former employees in our hourly and retail U.S. pension plans. Payment to former employees who elect to receive a lump sum will be made in the fourth quarter of 2015. Based on our current assessment of responses to the programs, it is expected that a pre-tax, non-cash corporate pension

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settlement charge of approximately $100 million to $125 million will be recorded in the fourth quarter of 2015. We have offered a similar program to certain former employees in our salaried U.S. pension plan during the fourth quarter of 2015, which could result in additional non-cash corporate pension settlement charges in the fourth quarter of 2015. The completion of these lump sum programs is not expected to materially change the funded status of our U.S. pension plans and will not require additional pension contributions.

CGS in the first nine months of 2015 included accelerated depreciation of $5 million ($4 million after-tax and minority), primarily related to our plan to close our Wolverhampton, U.K. mixing and retreading facility and to transfer the production to other manufacturing facilities in EMEA, compared to $3 million ($2 million after-tax and minority) in the 2014 period, which was primarily related to property and equipment in one of our manufacturing facilities in the U.K. CGS in the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 also included savings from rationalization plans of $14 million and $51 million, respectively, primarily related to the closure of one of our manufacturing facilities in Amiens, France and our exit from the farm tire business in EMEA. CGS was 73.4% of sales in the first nine months of 2015 compared to 76.7% in the first nine months of 2014.

SAG in the first nine months of 2015 was $1,889 million, decreasing $129 million, or 6.4%, from $2,018 million in the first nine months of 2014. SAG decreased due to foreign currency translation of $200 million, primarily in EMEA, which was partially offset by the impact of inflation on wages and benefits and other costs. SAG in the first nine months of 2015 included transaction costs of $7 million ($4 million after-tax and minority), related to announced asset sales. SAG in the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 also included pension expense of $39 million in both periods, primarily related to North America. SAG in the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 also both included savings from rationalization plans of $10 million. SAG was 15.3% of sales in the first nine months of 2015, compared to 14.6% in the first nine months of 2014.

We recorded net rationalization charges of $82 million ($58 million after-tax and minority) in the first nine months of 2015. We recorded charges of $50 million for rationalization actions initiated in the first nine months of 2015, which included a plan to close our Wolverhampton, U.K. mixing and retreading facility and to transfer the production to other manufacturing facilities in EMEA and a plan to transfer consumer tire production from our manufacturing facility in Wittlich, Germany to other manufacturing facilities in EMEA. We also initiated plans for manufacturing and SAG headcount reductions primarily in EMEA and North America. We recorded charges of $32 million related to prior year plans, including additional associate-related and dismantling costs related to the closure of one of our manufacturing facilities in Amiens, France. We recorded net rationalization charges of $80 million ($56 million after-tax and minority) in the first nine months of 2014. Net rationalization charges in the first nine months of 2014 included charges of $63 million for associate severance and idle plant costs, partially offset by a pension curtailment gain of $22 million, primarily related to the closure of one of our manufacturing facilities in Amiens, France. Rationalization actions initiated in the first nine months of 2014 primarily consisted of manufacturing headcount reductions related to EMEA's plans to improve operating efficiency. In addition, EMEA, Latin America and Asia Pacific also initiated plans to reduce SAG headcount.

Interest expense in the first nine months of 2015 was $311 million, decreasing $4 million, or 1.3%, from $315 million in the first nine months of 2014. The effect of lower average debt balances of $6,175 million in the first nine months of 2015 compared to $6,811 million in the first nine months of 2014 was partially offset by higher average interest rates of 6.71% in the first nine months of 2015 compared to 6.32% in the first nine months of 2014 and by an $8 million benefit in 2014 related to interest recovered on the settlement of indirect tax claims in Latin America.

Other (Income) Expense in the first nine months of 2015 was $113 million of income, compared to $242 million of expense in the first nine months of 2014. Other (Income) Expense in the first nine months of 2015 included royalty income of $187 million compared to $27 million in the first nine months of 2014. Royalty income in 2015 included a one-time pre-tax gain of $155 million ($99 million after-tax and minority) on the recognition of deferred royalty income resulting from the termination of a licensing agreement associated with the sale of our former Engineered Products business ("Veyance"). The licensing agreement was terminated following the acquisition of Veyance by Continental AG in January 2015. No further royalty income will be recognized under this agreement.

Other (Income) Expense also included net foreign currency exchange losses in the first nine months of 2015 of $62 million, compared to $182 million in the first nine months of 2014. Net foreign currency exchange losses in 2014 included a net remeasurement loss of $155 million ($130 million after-tax and minority) resulting from the devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar fuerte against the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency exchange also reflects net gains and losses resulting from the effect of exchange rate changes on various foreign currency transactions worldwide. For further discussion on Venezuela, refer to "Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources."

Other (Income) Expense included a benefit of $34 million from general and product liability — discontinued products for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to expense of $21 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. General and product liability — discontinued products for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 included a benefit of $25 million ($16 million after-tax and minority) for the recovery of past costs from one our asbestos insurers and a benefit of $21 million for changes in assumptions related to probable insurance recoveries for asbestos claims in future periods. Other (Income) Expense

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also included interest income of $16 million for the first nine months of 2015, compared to interest income of $23 million in the first nine months of 2014. Interest income in the first nine months of 2014 included $9 million earned on the settlement of indirect tax claims in Latin America.

Other (Income) Expense in the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 included charges of $4 million ($4 million after-tax and minority) and $20 million ($20 million after-tax and minority), respectively, for labor claims related to a previously closed facility in Greece. Other (Income) Expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 also included charges of $16 million ($16 million after-tax and minority) related to a government investigation involving our compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in certain countries in Africa. Also, net losses on asset sales in the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 were $9 million ($12 million after-tax and minority) and $4 million ($4 million after-tax and minority), respectively.

Income tax expense in the first nine months of 2015 was $369 million on income before income taxes of $1,118 million. In the first nine months of 2014, we recorded income tax expense of $168 million on income before income taxes of $561 million. During the first nine months of 2015 we settled an audit in EMEA which included the repayment of certain investment grants of $3 million, which are included in CGS. Income tax expense in the first nine months of 2014 was unfavorably impacted by $47 million ($47 million after minority interest) of discrete tax adjustments, including $37 million to establish valuation allowances on the net deferred tax assets of our Venezuelan and Brazilian subsidiaries, due to continuing operating losses and currency devaluations in Venezuela, as well as $11 million due to a tax law change in Chile. The increase in income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to 2014 was due to recording tax expense on our U.S. income as a result of the reversal of the tax valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Minority shareholders’ net income in the first nine months of 2015 was $62 million, compared to $70 million in 2014.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Segment information reflects our strategic business units (“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 income in the third quarter of 2015 was $599 million, increasing $79 million, or 15.2%, from $520 million in the third quarter of 2014. Total segment operating margin (segment operating income divided by segment sales) in the third quarter of 2015 was 14.3%, compared to 11.2% in the third quarter of 2014. Total segment operating income in the first nine months of 2015 was $1,546 million, increasing $193 million, or 14.3%, from $1,353 million in the first nine months of 2014. Total segment operating margin in the first nine months of 2015 was 12.5%, compared to 9.8% in the first nine months of 2014.

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. 7, Business Segments, for further information and for a reconciliation of total segment operating income to Income before Income Taxes.

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North America



	Three Months Ended September 30,											Nine Months Ended September 30,
										Percent											Percent
(In millions)	2015			2014			Change			Change		2015			2014			Change			Change
Tire Units	15.6			15.2			0.4			2.6	%	46.2			45.1			1.1			2.5	%
Net Sales	$	1,978		$	2,057		$	(79	)	(3.8	)%	$	5,862		$	5,980		$	(118	)	(2.0	)%
Operating Income	323			210			113			53.8	%	842			574			268			46.7	%
Operating Margin	16.3		%	10.2		%						14.4		%	9.6		%

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

North America unit sales in the third quarter of 2015 increased 0.4 million units, or 2.6%, to 15.6 million units. OE tire volume increased 0.3 million units, or 7.6%, primarily in consumer, driven by higher industry volumes and new fitments. Replacement tire volume increased 0.1 million units, or 0.6%, primarily in consumer.

Net sales in the third quarter of 2015 were $1,978 million, decreasing $79 million, or 3.8%, from $2,057 million in the third quarter of 2014. The decrease was due primarily to lower sales in our other tire-related businesses of $58 million, driven by a decrease in the price of third-party chemical sales. In addition, net sales declined due to lower price and product mix of $41 million, driven by the impact of lower raw material costs on pricing, and unfavorable foreign currency translation of $21 million. These decreases were partially offset by higher volume of $41 million.

Operating income in the third quarter of 2015 was $323 million, increasing $113 million, or 53.8%, from $210 million in the third quarter of 2014. The increase in operating income was due primarily to a decline in raw material costs of $109 million which more than offset the effect of lower price and product mix of $21 million. Operating income was also positively impacted by higher income in other tire-related businesses of $16 million, primarily in our chemical business which included a one-time royalty of $6 million, lower conversion costs of $14 million and higher volume of $9 million. These improvements were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $12 million.

Operating income in the third quarter of 2015 excluded rationalization charges of $2 million and net gains on asset sales of $1 million.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

North America unit sales in the first nine months of 2015 increased 1.1 million units, or 2.5%, to 46.2 million units. OE tire volume increased 0.8 million units, or 6.1%, primarily in consumer, driven by higher industry volumes and new fitments. Replacement tire volume increased 0.3 million units, or 0.9%, primarily in consumer.

Net sales in the first nine months of 2015 were $5,862 million, decreasing $118 million, or 2.0%, from $5,980 million in the first nine months of 2014. The decrease was due primarily to lower sales in our other tire-related businesses of $144 million, driven by a decrease in the price of third-party chemical sales. In addition, net sales decreased due to lower price and product mix of $44 million, driven by the impact of lower raw material costs on pricing, and unfavorable foreign currency translation of $41 million. These decreases were partially offset by higher volume of $111 million.

Operating income in the first nine months of 2015 was $842 million, increasing $268 million, or 46.7%, from $574 million in the first nine months of 2014. The increase in operating income was due primarily to a decline in raw material costs of $237 million and higher volume of $24 million. Operating income was also positively impacted by higher income in other tire-related businesses of $15 million, primarily in our chemical business which included a one-time royalty of $6 million, and lower conversion costs of $14 million. These improvements were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $18 million and higher SAG of $12 million.

Operating income in the first nine months of 2015 excluded rationalization charges of $7 million and net gains on asset sales of $1 million. Operating income in the first nine months of 2014 excluded net pension curtailment charges of $33 million, a net reversal of rationalization charges of $1 million and a net gain on asset sales of $1 million.

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Europe, Middle East and Africa



	Three Months Ended September 30,											Nine Months Ended September 30,
										Percent											Percent
(In millions)	2015			2014			Change			Change		2015			2014			Change			Change
Tire Units	16.2			16.4			(0.2		)	(1.6	)%	46.9			47.7			(0.8		)	(1.8	)%
Net Sales	$	1,328		$	1,618		$	(290	)	(17.9	)%	$	3,924		$	4,874		$	(950	)	(19.5	)%
Operating Income	154			181			(27		)	(14.9	)%	335			408			(73		)	(17.9	)%
Operating Margin	11.6		%	11.2		%						8.5		%	8.4		%

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

Europe, Middle East and Africa unit sales in the third quarter of 2015 decreased 0.2 million units, or 1.6%, to 16.2 million units. Replacement tire volume decreased 0.5 million units, or 4.0%, primarily in our consumer business. OE tire volume increased 0.3 million units, or 6.0%, primarily in our consumer business. Decreased unit volumes in the replacement market primarily reflect increased competition in lower-end consumer products and a slower start to the winter tire sell-in season.

Net sales in the third quarter of 2015 were $1,328 million, decreasing $290 million, or 17.9%, from $1,618 million in the third quarter of 2014. Net sales decreased due primarily to unfavorable foreign currency translation of $235 million, unfavorable price and product mix of $20 million, primarily driven by the impact of lower raw material costs on pricing, and lower tire volume of $18 million. Net sales were also negatively impacted by $15 million due to our exit from the farm tire business in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Operating income in the third quarter of 2015 was $154 million, decreasing $27 million, or 14.9%, from $181 million in the third quarter of 2014. Operating income decreased due primarily to unfavorable foreign currency translation of $24 million, lower volume of $5 million, and charges for labor claims of $3 million. These decreases were partially offset by a decline in raw material costs of $53 million, which more than offset the effect of lower price and product mix of $48 million. Conversion costs and SAG included savings from rationalization plans of $3 million and $1 million, respectively, primarily related to the closure of one of our Amiens, France manufacturing facilities and our exit from the farm tire business.

Operating income in the third quarter of 2015 excluded net rationalization charges of $12 million, primarily related to plans to reduce manufacturing and SAG headcount in EMEA, the closure of one of our Amiens, France manufacturing facilities and our exit from the farm tire business, and net losses on asset sales of $11 million, primarily related to the sales of certain sub-Saharan Africa retail businesses. Operating income in the third quarter of 2014 excluded net rationalization charges of $11 million, net losses on asset sales of $7 million and charges of $3 million related to labor claims with respect to a previously closed facility in Greece.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

Europe, Middle East and Africa unit sales in the first nine months of 2015 decreased 0.8 million units, or 1.8%, to 46.9 million units. Replacement tire volume decreased 0.8 million units, or 2.5%, primarily in our consumer and farm businesses. OE tire volume remained flat. Decreased unit volumes primarily reflect increased competition in lower-end consumer products, a slower start to the winter tire sell-in season and our decision to exit the farm business at the end of 2014.

Net sales in the first nine months of 2015 were $3,924 million, decreasing $950 million, or 19.5%, from $4,874 million in the first nine months of 2014. Net sales decreased due primarily to unfavorable foreign currency translation of $779 million, lower tire volume of $57 million and unfavorable price and product mix of $42 million, primarily driven by the impact of lower raw material costs on pricing. Net sales were also negatively impacted by $61 million due to our exit from the farm tire business in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Operating income in the first nine months of 2015 was $335 million, decreasing $73 million, or 17.9%, from $408 million in the first nine months of 2014. Operating income decreased due primarily to unfavorable foreign currency translation of $82 million, higher conversion costs of $23 million, driven by increased under-absorbed overhead of $27 million resulting from lower production volumes in the last quarter of 2014, lower volume of $17 million and higher SAG of $8 million, due to the impact of inflation on wages and benefits and other costs. These decreases were partially offset by a decline in raw material costs of $154 million, which more than offset the effect of lower price and product mix of $134 million. Operating income also benefited from lower pension costs of $21 million and additional savings of $16 million related to the closure of one of our manufacturing facilities in Amiens, France and our exit from the farm tire business. Conversion costs and SAG included savings from rationalization plans of $14 million and $5 million, respectively.

Operating income in the first nine months of 2015 excluded net rationalization and accelerated depreciation charges of $66 million and $5 million, respectively, primarily related to the closure of our Wolverhampton, U.K. mixing and retreading facility and one

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of our Amiens, France manufacturing facilities and our exit from the farm tire business, net losses on asset sales of $16 million, primarily related to the sales of certain sub-Saharan Africa retail businesses, and charges of $4 million related to labor claims with respect to a previously closed facility in Greece. Operating income in the first nine months of 2014 excluded net rationalization charges of $69 million, primarily related to the closure of one of our Amiens, France manufacturing facilities, charges of $20 million related to labor claims with respect to a previously closed facility in Greece, net losses on asset sales of $7 million and charges for accelerated depreciation of $3 million.

Asia Pacific



	Three Months Ended September 30,											Nine Months Ended September 30,
										Percent											Percent
(In millions)	2015			2014			Change			Change		2015			2014			Change			Change
Tire Units	6.0			6.0			—			(0.2	)%	17.7			17.0			0.7			4.4	%
Net Sales	$	458		$	531		$	(73	)	(13.7	)%	$	1,399		$	1,566		$	(167	)	(10.7	)%
Operating Income	72			80			(8		)	(10.0	)%	223			221			2			0.9	%
Operating Margin	15.7		%	15.1		%						15.9		%	14.1		%

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

Asia Pacific unit sales of 6.0 million units in the third quarter of 2015 were flat compared to the same prior year period. OE tire volume increased 0.2 million units, or 5.7%, while replacement tire volume decreased 0.2 million units, or 4.8%, both primarily related to the consumer business, which reflected growth in China and India, partially offset by a decline in Australia.

Net sales in the third quarter of 2015 were $458 million, decreasing $73 million, or 13.7%, from $531 million in the third quarter of 2014. Net sales decreased due to unfavorable foreign currency translation of $51 million, primarily related to the depreciation of the Australian dollar, and lower price and product mix of $30 million, driven primarily by the impact of lower raw material costs on pricing. These decreases were partially offset by higher sales in other tire-related businesses of $8 million, primarily in our retail operations.

Operating income in the third quarter of 2015 was $72 million, decreasing $8 million, or 10.0%, from $80 million in the third quarter of 2014. Operating income decreased due to higher SAG of $12 million, driven by increased wages and benefits and bad debt expenses, and unfavorable foreign currency translation of $5 million. The effect of lower price and product mix of $31 million was more than offset by the effect of lower raw material costs of $37 million. Lower conversion costs of $4 million served to partially offset the declines noted above.

Operating income in the third quarter of 2015 excluded net rationalization charges of $1 million. Operating income in the third quarter of 2014 excluded net rationalization charges of $2 million.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

Asia Pacific unit sales in the first nine months of 2015 increased 0.7 million units, or 4.4%, to 17.7 million units. OE tire volume increased 0.9 million units, or 11.8%, while replacement tire volume decreased 0.2 million units, or 1.4%, both primarily related to the consumer business, which reflected growth in China and India, partially offset by a decline in Australia.

Net sales in the first nine months of 2015 were $1,399 million, decreasing $167 million, or 10.7%, from $1,566 million in the first nine months of 2014. Net sales decreased due to lower price and product mix of $118 million, driven primarily by the impact of lower raw material costs on pricing, and unfavorable foreign currency translation of $114 million, primarily related to the depreciation of the Australian dollar. These decreases were partially offset by higher tire volume of $62 million and higher sales in other tire-related businesses of $3 million.

Operating income in the first nine months of 2015 was $223 million, increasing $2 million, or 0.9%, from $221 million in the first nine months of 2014. The increase in operating income was due primarily to lower raw material costs of $89 million, which more than offset the effect of lower price and product mix of $80 million, higher volume of $16 million and higher income from other tire-related businesses of $5 million. These increases were partially offset by higher SAG of $19 million, driven by increased wages and benefits and bad debt expenses, and unfavorable foreign currency translation of $12 million.

Operating income in the first nine months of 2015 excluded net gains on asset sales of $6 million and net rationalization charges of $4 million. Operating income in the first nine months of 2014 excluded net rationalization charges of $9 million, primarily in Australia.

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Latin America



	Three Months Ended September 30,											Nine Months Ended September 30,
										Percent											Percent
(In millions)	2015			2014			Change			Change		2015			2014			Change			Change
Tire Units	4.7			4.3			0.4			8.3	%	13.3			12.7			0.6			4.4	%
Net Sales	$	420		$	451		$	(31	)	(6.9	)%	$	1,195		$	1,362		$	(167	)	(12.3	)%
Operating Income	50			49			1			2.0	%	146			150			(4		)	(2.7	)%
Operating Margin	11.9		%	10.9		%						12.2		%	11.0		%

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

Latin America unit sales in the third quarter of 2015 increased 0.4 million units, or 8.3%, to 4.7 million units. Replacement tire volume increased 0.6 million units, or 17.5%, driven by our consumer business, as our volume improvement exceeded increased industry volumes. OE tire volume decreased 0.2 million units, or 21.4%, driven primarily by weaker consumer OE vehicle production in Brazil.

Net sales in the third quarter of 2015 were $420 million, decreasing $31 million, or 6.9%, from $451 million in the third quarter of 2014. Net sales decreased due to unfavorable foreign currency translation of $123 million, mainly in Brazil, and lower sales in other tire-related businesses of $13 million, primarily due to ceasing tire component sales to certain customers. These decreases were partially offset by improved price and product mix of $80 million and higher tire volume of $25 million.

Operating income in the third quarter of 2015 was $50 million, increasing $1 million, or 2.0%, from $49 million in the third quarter of 2014. Operating income increased due primarily to improved price and product mix of $97 million, which more than offset the impact of higher raw material costs of $10 million, and higher tire volume of $2 million. These increases were partially offset by higher conversion costs of $56 million, increased SAG of $9 million and unfavorable foreign currency translation of $8 million. Operating income was also negatively impacted by increased transportation expenses of $5 million, higher research and development expenditures of $4 million, higher pension expenses of $4 million and charges of $4 million for labor-related and indirect tax matters in Brazil. Conversion costs were negatively impacted by higher overall inflation, including wages and benefits, primarily in Venezuela and Brazil, and higher under-absorbed fixed overhead costs of $6 million.

Operating income in the third quarter of 2015 and 2014 excluded rationalization charges of $5 million and $2 million, respectively.

In the third quarter of 2015, Venezuela's operating income was $39 million, an increase of $12 million compared to the third quarter of 2014. Venezuela's operating income in the third quarter of 2015 excludes foreign currency exchange losses of $8 million related to the Venezuelan bolivar fuerte, as compared to foreign currency exchange losses of $25 million in the third quarter of 2014. Excluding the favorable impact of results from our Venezuelan operations, Latin America’s operating income declined by $11 million, due to the recessionary environment in Brazil driving lower consumer OE volumes, which unfavorably impacted conversion costs, and foreign currency translation.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

Latin America unit sales in the first nine months of 2015 increased 0.6 million units, or 4.4%, to 13.3 million units. Replacement tire volume increased 1.0 million units, or 10.4%, driven by our consumer business, as our volume improvement exceeded increased industry volumes. OE tire volume decreased 0.4 million units, or 14.8%, driven primarily by weaker consumer OE vehicle production in Brazil.

Net sales in the first nine months of 2015 were $1,195 million, decreasing $167 million, or 12.3%, from $1,362 million in the first nine months of 2014. Net sales decreased due to unfavorable foreign currency translation of $290 million, in all markets, and lower sales in other tire-related businesses of $52 million, primarily due to ceasing tire component sales to certain customers. These decreases were partially offset by improved price and product mix of $140 million, including a favorable shift from OE to replacement products, and higher tire volume of $36 million.

Operating income in the first nine months of 2015 was $146 million, decreasing $4 million, or 2.7%, from $150 million in the first nine months of 2014. Operating income decreased due primarily to higher conversion costs of $107 million, increased SAG of $18 million, unfavorable foreign currency translation of $12 million, charges of $10 million for labor-related and indirect tax matters in Brazil, increased transportation expenses of $9 million, higher research and development expenditures of $6 million, higher pension expenses of $4 million and decreased profits in other-tire-related businesses of $4 million. These decreases were partially offset by improved price and product mix of $181 million, which more than offset the impact of higher raw material costs of $23 million, and higher tire volume of $9 million. Conversion costs were negatively impacted by higher overall inflation, including wages and benefits, primarily in Venezuela and Brazil, partially offset by lower under-absorbed fixed overhead costs of $10 million.

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In the first nine months of 2014, on a consolidated basis, we recorded a $20 million net benefit ($13 million after-tax and minority), which included $3 million in Latin America segment operating income, related to the settlement of indirect tax claims. Of the remaining $17 million benefit, $9 million is included in interest income in Other (Income) Expense and $8 million is included in Interest Expense as a recovery of interest expense.

Operating income in the first nine months of 2015 excluded a net gain on asset sales of $1 million. Operating income in the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 excluded net rationalization charges of $5 million and $3 million, respectively. In addition, foreign currency exchange losses of $155 million in the first nine months of 2014 related to devaluations of the Venezuelan bolivar fuerte were excluded from segment operating income.

In the first nine months of 2015, Venezuela's operating income was $97 million, an increase of $57 million compared to the first nine months of 2014. Venezuela's increase in operating income resulted from improved price and product mix and higher production levels in the first nine months of 2015 as compared to 2014, which was negatively impacted by labor-related issues that significantly reduced production levels. Excluding the favorable impact of results from our Venezuelan operations, Latin America’s operating income declined by $61 million, due to the recessionary environment in Brazil driving lower consumer OE volumes, which unfavorably impacted conversion costs, and foreign currency translation.

The continuing economic uncertainty in Venezuela, changes in the exchange rate applicable to settle certain transactions and government price and profit margin controls may adversely impact Latin America's segment operating income in future periods. Currency exchange controls implemented by the Venezuelan government in recent years have resulted in our inability to remit dividends or timely and consistently settle liabilities in currencies other than the bolivar fuerte. Price and profit margin regulations, as well as strict labor laws, have eroded our ability to make key decisions regarding our operations, including our ability to hire or terminate employees without the approval of the Venezuelan government. Future government controls and regulations may further erode our control over our operations in Venezuela and could lead us to deconsolidate our Venezuelan subsidiary from our consolidated financial statements. For further information refer to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources — Overview.” in our 2014 Form 10-K.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

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 May 2015, we amended and restated our European revolving credit facility. Significant changes to the facility include extending the maturity to May 12, 2020, increasing the available commitments thereunder from €400 million to €550 million, and decreasing the interest rate by 75 basis points and the annual commitment fee by 20 basis points. Amounts drawn under the facility will now bear interest at LIBOR plus 175 basis points for loans denominated in U.S. dollars or pounds sterling and EURIBOR plus 175 basis points for loans denominated in euros, and undrawn amounts under the facility will be subject to an annual commitment fee of 30 basis points.

In June 2015, we amended our U.S. second lien term loan facility to reduce the current interest rate by 100 basis points. As a result of the amendment, the term loan now bears interest at LIBOR plus 300 basis points, subject to a minimum LIBOR rate of 75 basis points.

On October 1, 2015, we completed the previously announced dissolution of our global alliance with SRI in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Framework Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2015, by and between us and SRI. As a result of the completion of certain of the transactions contemplated by the Framework Agreement, we paid to SRI a net amount of $271 million and delivered a promissory note to GDTNA in the initial principal amount of $56 million at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.1% and with a maturity date three years following the date of dissolution. Refer to "Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Overview" for further information.

At September 30, 2015, we had $1,690 million in Cash and cash equivalents, compared to $2,161 million at December 31, 2014. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, net cash provided by operating activities was $635 million due to net income of $749 million, which includes net non-cash charges of $731 million, primarily related to depreciation and amortization, deferred income tax charges and the recognition of deferred royalty income, partially offset by cash used for working capital of $708 million and rationalization payments of $105 million. Net cash used by investing activities was $674 million, reflecting capital expenditures of $656 million. Net cash used by financing activities was $306 million, driven by net debt repayments of $191 million and common stock repurchases of $82 million.

At September 30, 2015, we had $2,564 million of unused availability under our various credit agreements, compared to $2,317 million at December 31, 2014. The table below presents unused availability under our credit facilities at those dates:



	September 30,		December 31,
(In millions)	2015		2014
First lien revolving credit facility	$	1,162	$	1,138
European revolving credit facility	615		485
Chinese credit facilities	68		—
Other foreign and domestic debt	306		277
Notes payable and overdrafts	413		417
	$	2,564	$	2,317

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 position or results of operations in the period in which it occurs.

We expect our 2015 cash flow needs to include capital expenditures of $1.0 billion to $1.1 billion. We also expect interest expense to range between $415 million and $425 million, dividends on our common stock to be $68 million, and contributions to our funded non-U.S. pension plans to be $50 million to $75 million. We expect working capital to be a use of cash of $50 million to $75 million in 2015. 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.

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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. In certain countries where we operate, such as China, Venezuela, 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, Venezuelan, South African and Argentinian subsidiaries, that are subject to such requirements or limitations to be integral to our liquidity or our ability to service our debt and operational requirements. At September 30, 2015, approximately $625 million of net assets, including $447 million of cash and cash equivalents, were subject to such requirements, including $292 million of cash in Venezuela. 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.

Our Venezuelan subsidiary, C.A. Goodyear de Venezuela ("Goodyear Venezuela"), manufactures, markets and distributes consumer and commercial tires throughout Venezuela. A substantial portion of the raw materials used in the production of the tires it manufactures, including natural and synthetic rubber, are imported from other Goodyear facilities and from third parties. Certain finished tires are also imported from other Goodyear manufacturing facilities. In addition, Goodyear Venezuela is a party to various service and licensing agreements with other Goodyear companies.

Since Venezuela's economy is considered to be highly inflationary under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the U.S. dollar is the functional currency of Goodyear Venezuela. All gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of its financial statements are reported in Other (Income) Expense.

Through December 31, 2013, substantially all of our transactions were subject to the approval of the Commission for the Administration of Currency Exchange ("CADIVI"). In January 2014, the Venezuelan government announced the formation of the National Center of Foreign Trade ("CENCOEX") to replace CADIVI. In addition, effective January 24, 2014, Venezuela’s exchange rate applicable to the settlement of certain transactions, including payments of dividends and royalties, changed to an auction-based floating rate, the Complementary System of Foreign Currency Administration (“SICAD”) rate, which was 11.4 and 13.5 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar at January 24, 2014 and September 30, 2015, respectively.

We are required to remeasure our bolivar-denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the rate expected to be available for future dividend remittances by Goodyear Venezuela. Therefore, in the first quarter of 2014, we recorded a first quarter net remeasurement loss of $157 million on bolivar fuerte-denominated net monetary assets and liabilities, including deferred taxes, primarily related to cash deposits in Venezuela, using the then-applicable SICAD rate of 11.4 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar. In the third quarter of 2014, we reduced by $7 million previously recorded foreign currency exchange losses on our Venezuelan deferred tax assets in conjunction with establishing a valuation allowance on those deferred tax assets. We also recorded a subsidy receivable of $50 million at January 24, 2014 related to certain U.S. dollar-denominated payables for goods that were expected to be settled at the official exchange rate of 6.3 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar, based on ongoing approvals for the importation of such goods. In the third quarter of 2014, we derecognized $5 million of the subsidy receivable due to the change in the official exchange rate for purchases of certain finished goods from 6.3 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar to the SICAD rate. In the fourth quarter of 2014, we entered into an agreement with the Venezuelan government to settle $85 million of U.S. dollar-denominated payables at the SICAD rate that we previously had expected to be settled at the official exchange rate for imports of essential goods of 6.3 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar and, accordingly, derecognized the remaining subsidy receivable of $45 million. We have received $7 million under this agreement. Subsidies received from the government related to certain U.S. dollar-denominated payables settled at the official exchange rate for imports of essential goods of 6.3 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar are now recognized in CGS upon receipt.

In early 2015, the Venezuelan government announced certain changes to its currency exchange system, including the merging of the SICAD auction systems. In addition, the Marginal Currency System ("SIMADI"), for which the exchange rate has been indicated to be based on market rates, opened on February 12, 2015 at approximately 170 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar. If we remeasured our bolivar fuerte-denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the SIMADI rate of approximately 199 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar at September 30, 2015, we would have recorded an additional remeasurement loss of approximately $228 million.

During the third quarter of 2015, the official exchange rate for settling certain transactions, including imports of essential goods, such as certain raw materials needed for the production of tires, remained at 6.3 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, Goodyear Venezuela settled $21 million of U.S. dollar-denominated intercompany payables, primarily at the SICAD exchange rate of 12.8 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar in effect at the date of those settlements. In the first nine months of 2015, we did not have any additional receipts related to the $85 million agreement with the Venezuelan government as described above. If in the future we convert bolivares fuertes at a rate other than the September 30, 2015 SICAD

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rate of 13.5 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar, or the official exchange rate is revised, we may realize additional losses that would be recorded in the Statements of Operations.

At September 30, 2015, settlements pending before CADIVI/CENCOEX were approximately $170 million, of which approximately $148 million are expected to be settled at the SICAD rate and approximately $22 million are expected to be settled at 6.3 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar. At September 30, 2015, $7 million of our requested settlements were pending up to 180 days, $38 million were pending from 180 to 360 days and $125 million were pending over one year. Amounts pending up to 180 days and from 180 to 360 days relate to imported tires and raw materials. Amounts pending over one year include imported tires and raw materials of $90 million, dividends payable of $19 million, and intercompany charges of $16 million, including royalties of $6 million. Currency exchange controls in Venezuela continue to limit our ability to remit funds from Venezuela, and this situation has deteriorated over time.

At September 30, 2015, we had bolivar fuerte-denominated monetary assets of $363 million, which consisted primarily of $292 million of cash and $47 million of prepaid assets, and bolivar fuerte-denominated monetary liabilities of $187 million, which consisted primarily of $72 million of intercompany payables, including $19 million of dividends, $41 million of short term compensation and benefits, $40 million of long term benefits and $19 million of accounts payable — trade. At December 31, 2014, we had bolivar fuerte-denominated monetary assets of $300 million, which consisted primarily of $289 million of cash and $5 million of accounts receivable, and bolivar fuerte-denominated monetary liabilities of $143 million, which consisted primarily of $60 million of intercompany payables, including $21 million of dividends, $40 million of long term benefits, $22 million of accounts payable — trade and $13 million of short term compensation and benefits. All monetary assets and liabilities were remeasured at 13.5 and 12.0 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Goodyear Venezuela’s sales were 3.7% and 1.9% of our net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and were 2.9% and 1.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Goodyear Venezuela's CGS were 2.7% and 1.6% of our CGS for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and were 3.4% and 1.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Goodyear Venezuela's operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 increased by $12 million and $57 million, respectively, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. Goodyear Venezuela’s sales are bolivar fuerte-denominated, its cost of goods sold are approximately 87% bolivar fuerte-denominated and approximately 13% U.S. dollar-denominated and its SAG is approximately 98% bolivar fuerte-denominated and approximately 2% U.S. dollar-denominated. A further 10% decrease in the SICAD rate to 14.9 bolivares fuertes to the U.S. dollar would decrease Goodyear Venezuela’s operating income by approximately $15 million on an annual basis, before any potential offsetting actions.

Goodyear Venezuela contributed a significant portion of Latin America’s sales and operating income in the first nine months of 2015 and in 2014. The continuing economic and political uncertainty, which has increased due to a significant decline in the price of oil, which is the country's primary export and source of U.S. dollars; difficulties importing raw materials and finished goods; changing foreign currency exchange rates; and government price and profit margin controls in Venezuela may adversely impact Latin America’s operating income in future periods. In response to conditions in Venezuela, we continuously evaluate the prices for our products while remaining competitive and have taken steps to address our operational challenges, including securing necessary approvals for import licenses and increasing the local production of certain tires. Our pricing policies take into account factors such as fluctuations in raw material and other production costs, market demand and adherence to government price and profit margin controls. We will also manage our operations in Venezuela to limit our net investment and working capital exposure through adjustments to our production volumes, which could also result in further earnings volatility. Specifically, continued inability to exchange bolivares fuertes to U.S. dollars to pay third-party suppliers and Goodyear affiliates for importation of basic raw materials may result in curtailment or cessation of production. In such cases, our ability to mitigate the negative impact of lower production may be limited based on government controls over reductions in staffing. These and other restrictions could limit our ability to benefit from our investment and maintain a controlling interest in Goodyear Venezuela. To the extent we determine deconsolidation of Goodyear Venezuela to be appropriate due to a further degradation in our ability to make operating decisions in a future period, we would expect to recognize a one-time, pre-tax charge of over $500 million and derecognize cash and cash equivalents of $293 million from our consolidated financial statements (both reflecting September 30, 2015 balances and foreign currency exchange rates) and present our investment in Goodyear Venezuela under the cost method of accounting thereafter. We will continue to reassess the appropriateness of consolidating Goodyear Venezuela on a quarterly basis. We will also continue to assess the information relative to available Venezuelan exchange rates and the impact on our financial position, results of operations and liquidity.

We believe that our liquidity position is adequate to fund our operating and investing needs and debt maturities in 2015 and to provide us with flexibility to respond to further changes in the business environment.

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Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $635 million in the first nine months of 2015, compared to net cash used of $939 million in the first nine months of 2014. Operating cash flows were favorably impacted by decreased pension contributions and direct payments of $1,215 million, increased earnings and a decreased use of funds for working capital driven by the impact of lower raw material costs. Pension contributions in 2014 primarily related to discretionary contributions of $907 million to fully fund our hourly U.S. pension plans.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $674 million in the first nine months of 2015, compared to $605 million in the first nine months of 2014. Capital expenditures were $656 million in the first nine months of 2015, compared to $634 million in the first nine months of 2014. Beyond expenditures required to sustain our facilities, capital expenditures in 2015 primarily related to expansion and modernization of manufacturing capacity in North America, Brazil and Germany.

Financing Activities

Net cash used by financing activities was $306 million in the first nine months of 2015, compared to net cash provided of $563 million in the first nine months of 2014. Financing activities in 2015 included net debt repayments of $191 million. In the first nine months of 2015, we repurchased $82 million of our common stock, including $80 million of repurchases pursuant to our publicly announced share repurchase program, and paid dividends on our common stock of $49 million. Financing activities in 2014 included net borrowings of $713 million used to fund working capital needs and capital expenditures. In the first nine months of 2014, we repurchased $97 million of our common stock, including $83 million of repurchases pursuant to our publicly announced share repurchase program, and paid dividends on our common stock of $43 million.

Credit Sources

In aggregate, we had total credit arrangements of $8,829 million available at September 30, 2015, of which $2,564 million were unused, compared to $9,029 million available at December 31, 2014, of which $2,317 million were unused. At September 30, 2015, we had long term credit arrangements totaling $8,375 million, of which $2,151 million were unused, compared to $8,582 million and $1,900 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014. At September 30, 2015, we had short term committed and uncommitted credit arrangements totaling $454 million, of which $413 million were unused, compared to $447 million and $417 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014. 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 September 30, 2015, we had $3,296 million of outstanding notes, compared to $3,318 million at December 31, 2014.

$2.0 Billion Amended and Restated First Lien Revolving Credit Facility due 2017

Our amended and restated $2.0 billion first lien revolving credit facility is available in the form of loans or letters of credit, with letter of credit availability limited to $800 million. Loans under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 150 basis points, based on our current liquidity. Availability under the facility is subject to a borrowing base, which is based on eligible accounts receivable and inventory of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and certain of its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries. To the extent that our eligible accounts receivable and inventory decline, 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 September 30, 2015, our borrowing base, and therefore our availability, under the facility was $522 million below the facility's stated amount of $2.0 billion.

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility. Letters of credit issued totaled $316 million at September 30, 2015 and $377 million at December 31, 2014.

$1.2 Billion Amended and Restated Second Lien Term Loan Facility due 2019

The term loan now bears interest at LIBOR plus 300 basis points, subject to a minimum LIBOR rate of 75 basis points. After June 16, 2015 and prior to June 16, 2016, (i) loans under the facility may not be prepaid or repaid with the proceeds of term loan indebtedness, or converted into or replaced by new term loans, bearing interest at an effective interest rate that is less than the effective interest rate then applicable to such loans and (ii) no amendment of the facility may be made that, directly or indirectly, reduces the effective interest rate applicable to the loans under the facility, in each case unless we pay a fee equal to 1.0% of the principal amount of the loans so affected.

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the amounts outstanding under this facility were $996 million and $1,196 million, respectively.

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€550 Million Amended and Restated Senior Secured European Revolving Credit Facility due 2020

Our amended and restated €550 million European revolving credit facility consists of (i) a €125 million German tranche that is available only to Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany GmbH (“GDTG”) and (ii) a €425 million all-borrower tranche that is available to GDTE, GDTG and Goodyear Dunlop Tires Operations S.A. Up to €150 million of swingline loans and €50 million in letters of credit are available for issuance under the all-borrower tranche. Amounts drawn under the facility will bear interest at LIBOR plus 175 basis points for loans denominated in U.S. dollars or pounds sterling and EURIBOR plus 175 basis points for loans denominated in euros.

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility. There were no letters of credit issued at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

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, 2011 under the first lien facility and December 31, 2014 under the European facility.

Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities (On-Balance Sheet)

GDTE and certain of its subsidiaries are parties to a pan-European accounts receivable securitization facility that provides the flexibility to designate annually the maximum amount of funding available under the facility in an amount of not less than €45 million and not more than €450 million. For the period beginning October 16, 2014 to October 15, 2015, the designated maximum amount of the facility was €380 million. Effective October 16, 2015, the designated maximum amount of the facility was reduced to €340 million.

The facility involves an ongoing daily sale of substantially all of the trade accounts receivable of certain GDTE subsidiaries. Utilization under the facility is based on eligible receivable balances.

At September 30, 2015, the amounts available and utilized under this program totaled $273 million (€243 million). At December 31, 2014, the amounts available and utilized under this program totaled $343 million (€283 million). The program did not qualify for sale accounting, and accordingly, these amounts are included in Long Term Debt and Capital Leases.

In addition to the pan-European accounts receivable securitization facility discussed above, subsidiaries in Australia have an accounts receivable securitization program that provides up to $60 million (85 million Australian dollars) of funding. Availability under this program is based on eligible receivable balances. At September 30, 2015, the amounts available and utilized under this program were $27 million and $20 million, respectively. At December 31, 2014, the amounts available and utilized under this program were $43 million and $23 million, respectively. The receivables sold under this program also serve as collateral for the related facility. We retain the risk of loss related to these receivables in the event of non-payment. These amounts are included in Long Term Debt and Capital Leases due Within One Year.

Accounts Receivable Factoring Facilities (Off-Balance Sheet)

Various subsidiaries sold certain of their trade receivables under off-balance sheet programs during the first nine months of 2015. For these programs, we have concluded that there is generally no risk of loss to us from non-payment of the sold receivables. At September 30, 2015, the gross amount of receivables sold was $289 million, compared to $365 million at December 31, 2014.

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 programs. Agreements for such supplier financing programs totaled approximately $465 million and $420 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

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Further Information

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, please refer to Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 14, Financing Arrangements and Derivative Financial Instruments, in our 2014 Form 10-K and Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements No. 8, Financing Arrangements and Derivative Financial Instruments, in this Form 10-Q.

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, make certain restricted payments or investments, incur liens, sell assets, incur restrictions on the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends 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:

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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 any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters. As of September 30, 2015, our availability under this facility of $1,162 million, plus our Available Cash of $528 million, totaled $1,690 million, which is in excess of $200 million.

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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 GDTE and its subsidiaries. This financial covenant provides that we are not permitted to allow GDTE’s ratio of Consolidated Net J.V. Indebtedness to Consolidated European J.V. 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 J.V. Indebtedness is determined net of the sum of cash and cash equivalents in excess of $100 million held by GDTE 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 J.V. Indebtedness also excludes loans from other consolidated Goodyear entities. This financial covenant is also included in our pan-European accounts receivable securitization facility. At September 30, 2015, 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.

At September 30, 2015, 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 J.V. Indebtedness” and “Consolidated European J.V. EBITDA” have the meanings given them in the respective credit facilities.

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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 challenges that we face and the uncertainties of the 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.

On September 18, 2013, the Board of Directors authorized $100 million for use in our common stock repurchase program. On May 27, 2014, the Board of Directors approved an increase in that authorization to $450 million. This program expires on December 31, 2016. We intend to repurchase shares of common stock in open market transactions in order to offset new shares issued under equity compensation programs and to provide for additional shareholder returns. During the third quarter of 2015, we repurchased 1,001,309 shares at an average price, including commissions, of $29.96 per share, or $30 million in the aggregate. During the first nine months of 2015, we repurchased 2,601,438 shares at an average price of $30.75 per share, or $80 million in the aggregate. Since the inception of our common stock repurchase program we have repurchased 11,537,247 shares at an average price, including commissions, of $27.15 per share, or $313 million in the aggregate.

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 strategy of divesting non-core businesses, and those divestitures have not affected our ability to comply with those restrictions.

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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION — SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

Certain information in this Form 10-Q (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 Form 10-Q. 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:


•	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, increasingly from lower cost manufacturers, and our market share could decline;


•	we could be negatively impacted by the decision to impose tariffs on certain tires imported to the U.S. from China;


•	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;


•	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;


•	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 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 credit facilities or the indentures governing our notes 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 cyber attack on, disruption in, or failure of our information technology systems;


•	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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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

Commodity Price Risk

The raw material 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 oil-based derivatives, 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 September 30, 2015, 38% of our debt was at variable interest rates averaging 5.73%.

The following table presents information about long term fixed rate debt, excluding capital leases, at September 30, 2015:



(In millions)
Carrying amount — liability	$	3,623
Fair value — liability	3,838
Pro forma fair value — liability	3,874

The pro forma information assumes a 100 basis point decrease in market interest rates at September 30, 2015, 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 contract information at September 30, 2015:



(In millions)
Fair value — asset (liability)	$	7
Pro forma decrease in fair value	(122		)
Contract maturities	10/15-9/16

The pro forma decrease in fair value assumes a 10% adverse change in underlying foreign exchange rates at September 30, 2015, 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.

Fair values are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2015 as follows:



(In millions)
Accounts receivable	$	21
Other Current Liabilities	(14		)

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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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Management’s Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures” which, consistent with Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, we define to mean controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our management, with the participation of our principal executive and financial officers, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on such evaluation, our principal executive and financial officers have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2015 (the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Asbestos Litigation

As reported in our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, we were one of numerous defendants in legal proceedings in certain state and Federal courts involving approximately 73,400 claimants relating to their alleged exposure to materials containing asbestos in products allegedly manufactured by us or asbestos materials present in our facilities. During the third quarter of 2015, approximately 500 new claims were filed against us and approximately 4,300 were settled or dismissed. The amount expended on asbestos defense and claim resolution by Goodyear and its insurance carriers during the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 was $6 million and $15 million, respectively. At September 30, 2015, there were approximately 69,600 asbestos claims pending against us. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified actual and punitive damages and other relief. Refer to Note 12, “Commitments and Contingent Liabilities” in this Form 10-Q for additional information on asbestos litigation.

SRI Arbitration Proceedings

On October 1, 2015, we and SRI jointly informed the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce that the dispute between us and SRI had been resolved and that each withdrew its respective claims and defenses pending before the tribunal.

Reference is made to Item 3 of Part I of our 2014 Form 10-K and to Item 1 of Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015 for additional discussion of legal proceedings.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Refer to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our 2014 Form 10-K for a discussion of our risk factors.

Due to the dissolution of our global alliance with SRI, the risk factor captioned “The arbitration proceedings we have brought to dissolve our global alliance with SRI and the terms and conditions of the existing global alliance agreements with SRI could require us to make a substantial payment to acquire SRI’s interest in our European and North American joint ventures,” that appears in our 2014 Form 10-K and the risk factor captioned “We cannot assure you that we will complete the transactions contemplated by the Framework Agreement in accordance with the terms stated therein, during the time frame we anticipate, or at all. If the transactions contemplated by the Framework Agreement do not close, we will rely on the pending arbitration proceedings to dissolve our global alliance with SRI,” that appears in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015, are no longer applicable.

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table presents information with respect to repurchases of common stock made by us during the three months ended September 30, 2015.



	Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)	Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2)
Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)	Average Price Paid Per Share
7/1/15-7/31/15	—	$	—	—	$	166,702,910
8/1/15-8/31/15	435,000	30.60		435,000	$	153,392,610
9/1/15-9/30/15	566,309	29.47		566,309	$	136,702,685
Total	1,001,309	$	29.96	1,001,309	$	136,702,685

(1) Total number of shares purchased as part of our common stock repurchase program and 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.

(2) On September 18, 2013, the Board of Directors authorized $100 million for use in our common stock repurchase program. On May 27, 2014, the Board of Directors approved an increase in that authorization to $450 million. This program expires on December 31, 2016. We intend to repurchase shares of common stock in open market transactions in order to offset new shares issued under equity compensation programs and to provide for additional shareholder returns. During the three month period ended September 30, 2015, we repurchased 1,001,309 shares at an average price of $29.96 per share, or $30 million in the aggregate.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.

Refer to the Index of Exhibits at page 60, which is by specific reference incorporated into and made a part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



		THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
		(Registrant)

Date:	October 29, 2015	By	/s/ RICHARD J. NOECHEL
		Richard J. Noechel, Vice President and Controller (Signing on behalf of the Registrant as a duly authorized officer of the Registrant and signing as the principal accounting officer of the Registrant.)

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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2015

INDEX OF EXHIBITS



Exhibit
Table
Item		Exhibit
No.	Description of Exhibit	Number

12	Statement re Computation of Ratios

(a)	Statement setting forth the Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.	12.1

31	302 Certifications

(a)	Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.	31.1

(b)	Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.	31.2

32	906 Certifications

(a)	Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.	32.1

101	Interactive Data File

(a)	The following materials from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.	101

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