ACE-1(L) Worksheet Annual Capital Expenditures Survey

ACE-1(L)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

Worksheet
(02-04-2021) Draft 9

2020 ANNUAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES SURVEY
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complete, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the collection of information.
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ITEM 1A DOMESTIC DEPRECIABLE ASSET DATA

Report capital expenditures for all domestic operations of your enterprise, including subsidiaries and divisions. For this report, the terms enterprise
and company are used interchangeably.
Include
• Operations of subsidiary companies, where there is more than 50 percent ownership, as well as companies
which the enterprise has the power to direct or cause the direction of management and policies.
• Include depreciable assets of discontinued operations that are classified as being held for sale on row 4.

Row

Example: if figure is
$1,179,628.00
report

Bil.

Description
(Refer to Page 4 of Instructions)

Bil.

Gross depreciable assets (structures and equipment) at beginning of year

+

2

Total capital expenditures (If "None", enter "0") [Exclude land.]

+

3

Other additions and acquisitions (Please specify in the "Remarks" on page 16)

+

4

Acquisition cost of retirements and dispositions (including impairment costs and discontinued operations)
of depreciable assets during the year

–

5

Gross depreciable assets (structures and equipment) at year end (Row 1 + 2 + 3 – 4 = 5)

=

6

Accumulated depreciation and amortization at year end

Thou.

1

➤

1

ITEM 1B

Mil.

Mil.

1 8 0
Thou.

GROSS SALES, OPERATING RECEIPTS, REVENUE AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED
Value

Description

Bil.

Mil.

Thou.

Gross domestic sales, operating receipts, and revenue for the reporting company and all consolidated
subsidiaries (Refer to page 4 of Instructions)

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If you cannot report consolidated data for the entire enterprise, call 1–800–528–3049 to
arrange for special handling. If your company was purchased by another company during
2020, complete the survey for the part of the year prior to the sale, and enter the name and
address of the new owner in the "Ownership Information" section on page 16.

Value

ITEM 2

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

Bil.

Report the following domestic capital expenditures data for the entire company.
(Refer to page 4 of Instructions)

Row

DESCRIPTION
(Refer to Page 2 of Instructions)
Bil.

Capital expenditures for NEW structures and equipment
(Include major additions, alterations, and
capitalized repairs to existing structures)

2

Capital expenditures for USED structures
and equipment

3

TOTAL capital expenditures
(Add Rows 1 + 2)

Structures

Equipment

(1)

(2)

Mil.

Thou.

Bil.

Mil.

1

➤

1 8 0

Other
Total
(Describe in Item 3A/3B) (Add columns 1+2+3)
(3)

Thou.

Thou.

Bil.

Mil.

(4)

Thou.

Bil.

Mil.

Thou.

Total should equal
Item 1A, Row 2
ITEM 3A List the item(s) included in "Other" NEW capital expenditures in Column 3, Row 1 of Item 2. If you are including more than one item, list the

capital expenditures for each item separately in Rows 1-3 below, if possible. Report machinery, furniture and fixtures, computer software, IT
equipment, computers, website development, and motor vehicles as EQUIPMENT. Report leasehold improvements as NEW STRUCTURES or
NEW EQUIPMENT based on what is being improved. The sum of Rows 1-3 should equal the value in Column 3, Row 1 of Item 2.

Row

Description of "Other" NEW Capital Expenditures

Value
Bil.

Mil.

Thou.

1
2
3

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Example: if figure is
$1,179,628.00 report

Mil.

ITEM 3B List the item(s) included in "Other" USED capital expenditures in Column 3, Row 2 of Item 2. If you are including more than one item, list the

capital expenditures for each item separately in Rows 1-3 below, if possible. Report machinery, furniture and fixtures, computer software, IT
equipment, computers, website development, and motor vehicles as EQUIPMENT. Report leasehold improvements as NEW STRUCTURES or
NEW EQUIPMENT based on what is being improved. The sum of Rows 1-3 should equal the value in Column 3, Row 2 of Item 2.

Row

Value

Description of "Other" USED Capital Expenditures

Bil.

Mil.

Bil.

Mil.

Thou.

1

3
ITEM 4

Value

CAPITAL LEASES
For new capital expenditures reported in Item 2, provide the estimated cost of assets acquired under CAPITAL LEASE arrangements
entered into during the year. Exclude periodic payments under capital and operating leases or any rental agreement.
➤
TOTAL

Thou.

ITEM 5A CAPITALIZED COMPUTER SOFTWARE

(Refer to page 5 of Instructions)
Report capital expenditures for computer software
developed or obtained for internal use during the year.
Include amounts in Item 1A and Item 2.

Bil.

Prepackaged

Vendor-customized

Internally-developed
(Including payroll)

Total
(Add columns 1+2+3)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Mil.

Thou.

Bil.

Mil.

Thou.

Bil.

Mil.

Thou.

Bil.

Mil.

Thou.

Important: Exclude capital expenditures for computer
hardware.

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ITEM 5B CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT

Report capital expenditures for new and used robotic equipment in 2020, Include other one-time costs, including software and
installation.
IMPORTANT: EXCLUDE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR SOFTWARE PURCHASED SEPARATELY TO ENHANCE OR UPGRADE YOUR
EXISTING ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT. Report the associated value in Item 5A.

Robots react to some events and conditions without need
of external direction or control and can make decisions or
navigate situations they encounter without assistance.

Some of the tasks performed by robots include:
Assembly
Cleaning
Construction and Demolition
Delivery
Dispensing
Inspection
Machine Tending
Material Handling
Mining
Packaging
Painting
Palletizing
Pick and place
Rescue
Security
Surgical assistance
Therapy/rehabilitation
Welding

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Robotic equipment (or robots) are automatically controlled
and reprogrammable machines capable of performing a
series of complex tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously.

Exclude:
• Automated teller machines (ATMs)
• CNC machining equipment
• Kiosks – A stationary, consumer oriented machine with a graphic interface and no visible
moving parts.
Report dollar values rounded to thousands.
(Example: If figure is $1,179,628.00 report as $1,180)

2020

Report capital expenditures in 2020 for new and used robotic equipment, including
software, installation, and other one-time costs. (Estimates are acceptable)

Bil.

Mil.

Thou.

If "None", enter "0" in the value box to the right and leave the Remarks box below blank.
Remarks:
· Briefiy list the types of robotic equipment the company purchased in 2020.
· If you are unable to report the capital expenditures for some or all of
the robotic equipment the company purchased in 2020, please explain:

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ITEM 6A CAPITAL EXPENDITURES BY INDUSTRY

Complete Item 6A for each industry in which the company had operations and made capital expenditures in 2020. (Refer to page 6 of the Instructions.)
Please refer to the complete list of possible industry codes and descriptions beginning on page 8 of the Instructions, Definitions, and Codes List manual.

STRUCTURES + EQUIPMENT + OTHER = TOTAL
Industry
Category
Code

New
(2)
Bil

Mil

Equipment

Used
(3)
Thou

Bil

Mil

New
(5)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(6)
Thou

Bil

TOTAL
CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES

Other

Mil

New
(8)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(9)
Thou

Bil

Mil

(0)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Thou

*69
COLUMN
TOTALS

Should equal
Item 2, Row 1,
Column 1

Should equal
Item 2, Row 2,
Column 1

Should equal
Item 2, Row 1,
Column 2

Should equal
Item 2, Row 2,
Column 2

Should equal
Item 2, Row 1,
Column 3

Should equal
Item 2, Row 2,
Column 3

Should equal
Item 2, Row 3,
Column 4

* NOTE: If you had expenditures in more than 9 industries, photocopy Item 6A for additional space. Row 69, "Column Totals", should equal the sum of the
columns above plus the sum of the columns on the additional page(s).

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Structures
(Include major additions, alterations
and capitalized repairs to existing
structures as new structures)

ITEM 6A Industry Category Codes (Continued) – Listed below are additional industries (continued from page 1) we expected your company to

operate in during 2020. If necessary, correct the industry codes to refiect your 2020 operations. Report the data requested for each
industry in which the company made capital expenditures in 2020. Please return this continuation page with your survey form.

Structures
(Include major additions, alterations
and capitalized repairs to existing
structures as new structures)

Industry
Category
Code

New
(2)
Bil

Mil

Equipment

Used
(3)
Thou

Bil

Mil

New
(5)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(6)
Thou

Bil

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TOTAL
CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES

Other

Mil

New
(8)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(9)
Thou

Bil

Mil

(0)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Thou

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STRUCTURES + EQUIPMENT + OTHER = TOTAL

ITEM 6A Industry Category Codes (Continued) – Listed below are additional industries (continued from page 1) we expected your company to

operate in during 2020. If necessary, correct the industry codes to refiect your 2020 operations. Report the data requested for each
industry in which the company made capital expenditures in 2020. Please return this continuation page with your survey form.

Structures
(Include major additions, alterations
and capitalized repairs to existing
structures as new structures)

Industry
Category
Code

New
(2)
Bil

Mil

Equipment

Used
(3)
Thou

Bil

Mil

New
(5)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(6)
Thou

Bil

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TOTAL
CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES

Other

Mil

New
(8)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(9)
Thou

Bil

Mil

(0)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Thou

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STRUCTURES + EQUIPMENT + OTHER = TOTAL

ITEM 6A Industry Category Codes (Continued) – Listed below are additional industries (continued from page 1) we expected your company to

operate in during 2020. If necessary, correct the industry codes to refiect your 2020 operations. Report the data requested for each
industry in which the company made capital expenditures in 2020. Please return this continuation page with your survey form.

Structures
(Include major additions, alterations
and capitalized repairs to existing
structures as new structures)

Industry
Category
Code

New
(2)
Bil

Mil

Equipment

Used
(3)
Thou

Bil

Mil

New
(5)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(6)
Thou

Bil

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TOTAL
CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES

Other

Mil

New
(8)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(9)
Thou

Bil

Mil

(0)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Thou

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STRUCTURES + EQUIPMENT + OTHER = TOTAL

ITEM 6A Industry Category Codes (Continued) – Listed below are additional industries (continued from page 1) we expected your company to

operate in during 2020. If necessary, correct the industry codes to refiect your 2020 operations. Report the data requested for each
industry in which the company made capital expenditures in 2020. Please return this continuation page with your survey form.

Structures
(Include major additions, alterations
and capitalized repairs to existing
structures as new structures)

Industry
Category
Code

New
(2)
Bil

Mil

Equipment

Used
(3)
Thou

Bil

Mil

New
(5)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(6)
Thou

Bil

TOTAL
CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES

Other

Mil

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New
(8)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(9)
Thou

Bil

Mil

(0)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Thou

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STRUCTURES + EQUIPMENT + OTHER = TOTAL

ITEM 6A Industry Category Codes (Continued) – Listed below are additional industries (continued from page 1) we expected your company to

operate in during 2020. If necessary, correct the industry codes to refiect your 2020 operations. Report the data requested for each
industry in which the company made capital expenditures in 2020. Please return this continuation page with your survey form.

Structures
(Include major additions, alterations
and capitalized repairs to existing
structures as new structures)

Industry
Category
Code

New
(2)
Bil

Mil

Equipment

Used
(3)
Thou

Bil

Mil

New
(5)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(6)
Thou

Bil

TOTAL
CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES

Other

Mil

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New
(8)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(9)
Thou

Bil

Mil

(0)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Thou

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STRUCTURES + EQUIPMENT + OTHER = TOTAL

ITEM 6A Industry Category Codes (Continued) – Listed below are additional industries (continued from page 1) we expected your company to

operate in during 2020. If necessary, correct the industry codes to refiect your 2020 operations. Report the data requested for each
industry in which the company made capital expenditures in 2020. Please return this continuation page with your survey form.

Structures
(Include major additions, alterations
and capitalized repairs to existing
structures as new structures)

Industry
Category
Code

New
(2)
Bil

Mil

Equipment

Used
(3)
Thou

Bil

Mil

New
(5)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(6)
Thou

Bil

TOTAL
CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES

Other

Mil

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New
(8)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(9)
Thou

Bil

Mil

(0)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Thou

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STRUCTURES + EQUIPMENT + OTHER = TOTAL

ITEM 6A Industry Category Codes (Continued) – Listed below are additional industries (continued from page 1) we expected your company to

operate in during 2020. If necessary, correct the industry codes to refiect your 2020 operations. Report the data requested for each
industry in which the company made capital expenditures in 2020. Please return this continuation page with your survey form.

Structures
(Include major additions, alterations
and capitalized repairs to existing
structures as new structures)

Industry
Category
Code

New
(2)
Bil

Mil

Equipment

Used
(3)
Thou

Bil

Mil

New
(5)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(6)
Thou

Bil

TOTAL
CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES

Other

Mil

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New
(8)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Used
(9)
Thou

Bil

Mil

(0)
Thou

Bil

Mil

Thou

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ITEM 6B CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT BY INDUSTRY

Complete Item 6B for each industry in which the
company reported capital expenditures for
equipment in 2020 in Item 6A above.
(Estimates are acceptable).

ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES

Industry Category
Code

Used
Robotic Equipment

(1)

(2)

(0)

If “None”, enter ‘0’.
Bil

Mil

Thou

Bil

Mil

Thou

Bil

Mil

Thou

Column Totals

ITEM 6C PRESENCE OF ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT BY INDUSTRY

Does this company use robotic equipment in industries that it did not report capital expenditures for robotic equipment
in 2020 in Item 6B above?
Note: Include industries in which the company operates and uses robotic equipment but did not report a capitalized
investment for robotic equipment in 2020.
YES – Complete the next section.
NO – Skip to Reporting Period Covered

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New
Robotic Equipment

TOTAL
CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES
FOR ROBOTIC
EQUIPMENT

ITEM 6C PRESENCE OF ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT BY INDUSTRY (Continued)

List below the industry(ies) in which this business operates and uses robotic equipment.
Note: Exclude the industry(ies) in which the company reported capital expenditures for robotic equipment in 2020 in Item 6B above.
Industry Category
Code

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REPORTING PERIOD COVERED
FROM
Do the reported data cover the calendar year 2020?
YES

Month

Day

TO
Year

Month

Day

Year

Month

Day

Year

Month

Day

Year

➤

NO – Specify period covered

OWNERSHIP INFORMATION

YES
➤

NO – Give date operations ceased

b. Did the ownership of this company change during the year ending December 31, 2020?
➤

➤

YES – Specify date of change
AND fill in c. below
NO

c. Name of new operator/company

Number and street address

REMARKS

Contact name at new company

City

State

ZIP Code

Contact area code & phone number

Please explain any large or unusual changes to your company’s reported domestic capital expenditures.

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a. Was this company in operation on December 31, 2020?

QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC - The following questions are focused on helping the U.S. Census Bureau measure
business access to and use of financial assistance during the Coronavirus pandemic, and the impact on capital expenditure investments.
1a.

In 2020, did this company request and/or receive financial assistance related to the Coronavirus pandemic from any of the
following sources?
Select all that apply for each column.
Requested

Received

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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Main Street Lending Program
Corporate Credit Facilities (CCFs)
Municipal Liquidity Facility (MLF)
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Forgiveness
Deferral of Federal Employment Tax Deposits and Payments
Federal Sick and Family Leave Tax Credits
Federal Employee Retention Tax Credit
Other Federal programs
State or local government programs
All other sources (banks, owners, family and friends, etc.)

No, this company did not request or receive any financial assistance in 2020 related to the Coronavirus pandemic. – Skip to Question 2.

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QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC (Continued)
1b.

Approximately what amount of the financial assistance related to the Coronavirus pandemic this company received in 2020 was
spent on the following?
•
•

Estimates are acceptable when needed.
If “None”, enter ‘0’ as appropriate.

Row

Amount of Coronavirus financial assistance spent on:
Payroll

2

Rent/mortgage

3

Utilities

4

Capital expenditures

5

All other, describe:

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1

Bil.

Total (Add rows 1 - 5)

2.

What happened to this company’s payroll in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic?
Select only one:
Reduced hours/benefits/pay
Increased hours/benefits/pay
No change to hours/benefits/pay
Other, describe:

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QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC (Continued)
3.

What changes did this company make to its budgeted capital expenditures for 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic?
Select all that apply:
Canceled budgeted capital expenditures
Postponed budgeted capital expenditures

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Decreased budgeted capital expenditures
Increased budgeted capital expenditures
Introduced new unbudgeted capital expenditures
No changes to budgeted capital expenditures for 2020 due to Coronavirus pandemic
No capital expenditures for 2020 - Skip to Certification
4.

In 2020, did this company use capital expenditures to fund investment related to social distancing or safety in response
to the Coronavirus pandemic?
Examples include:
• Building renovations to provide for customer/employee safety
• Changes to software to allow for customer pick up outdoors, to reduce indoor occupancy
• Purchases of equipment to facilitate remote work
Select only one:
Yes, investment was in addition to budgeted capital expenditures
Yes, investment replaced budgeted capital expenditures
No

CERTIFICATION – This report is substantially accurate and has been prepared in accordance with instructions.
Name of person to contact regarding this report (Please print or type)

Signature of authorized official

Telephone
number

Area code

Number

Ext.

Area code

Number

Fax

E-mail address

Month

Day

Year

Date

For more information, refer to: portal.census.gov or call 1-800-528-3049
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND ASSISTANCE IN THIS SURVEY.
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