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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2005

NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
         
Delaware   1-9608   36-3514169
(State or Other Jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of Incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)
     
10 B Glenlake Parkway    
Suite 600    
Atlanta, Georgia   30328
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code:  (770) 407-3800

     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

     o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

     o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

     o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

     o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))



 


 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The information in this Report, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. Consequently, it is not deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. It may only be incorporated by reference in another filing under the Exchange Act or Securities Act of 1933 if such subsequent filing specifically references this Form 8-K.

On January 27, 2005, Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (the “Company”) reported its results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004 and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. The Company’s press release, dated January 27, 2005, and Additional Financial Information, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The press release and Additional Financial Information contain non-GAAP financial measures. For purposes of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation G, a “non-GAAP financial measure” is a numerical measure of a registrant’s historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of income, balance sheet or statement of cash flows of the issuer; or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable measure so calculated and presented. Operating and statistical measures and certain ratios and other statistical measures are not non-GAAP financial measures. For purposes of the definition, GAAP refers to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, the Company has provided, as a part of the press release and Additional Financial Information, a reconciliation of each of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

The Company has used the financial measures that are included in the press release for several years, both in presenting its results to stockholders and the investment community and in its internal evaluation and management of its businesses. The Company’s management believes that these measures — including those that are “non-GAAP financial measures” — and the information they provide are useful to investors since these measures:

  •   enable investors and analysts to compare the current non-GAAP measures with the corresponding non-GAAP measures used in the past, and

  •   permit investors to view the Company’s performance using the same tools that Company management uses to evaluate the Company’s past performance, reportable business segments and prospects for future performance and to gauge the Company’s progress in achieving its stated goals.

The Company’s management believes that operating income, net income from continuing operations and gross margin, excluding restructuring, impairment and other charges, and as a percentage of sales, are also useful because they provide investors with a meaningful perspective on the current underlying performance of the Company’s continuing operations. The Company’s management believes that free cash flow, defined as cash generated from operations, net of capital expenditures and dividends, is useful to investors because it is an indication of amounts of cash flow that may be available for further investment in future growth initiatives. The Company’s management believes that diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding restructuring, impairment and other charges, is also helpful to investors because it provides information with respect to earnings per share related to the Company’s continuing operations. Another purpose for which the Company uses free cash flow and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding restructuring and other charges, are as two of the performance goals that help determine the amount, if any, of cash bonuses for corporate management

 


 

employees under the Company’s management cash bonus plan. The Company’s management believes that adjusted sales, as reflected in the Currency Analysis included in Exhibit 99.1, is useful to investors because it demonstrates the effect of foreign currency translation on reported sales.

While the Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating the Company, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for or superior to the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similar measures presented by other companies.

     Item 9.01      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (c)           Exhibits.

     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
 
   
99.1
  Press Release, dated January 27, 2005, issued by Newell Rubbermaid Inc., and Additional Financial Information

 


 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

         
  NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC.
 
 
Date: January 27, 2005  By:   /s/ Dale L. Matschullat    
    Dale L. Matschullat   
    Vice President — General Counsel &
Corporate Secretary 
 
 

 


 

EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
   
99.1
  Press Release, dated January 27, 2005, issued by Newell Rubbermaid Inc., and Additional Financial Information

 

exv99w1
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

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January 27, 2005   Page 1 of 4

NEWELL RUBBERMAID REPORTS
FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2004 RESULTS

•   Delivers Earnings Growth and Gross Margin Expansion in Fourth Quarter
 
•   Generates Strong Full Year Free Cash Flow Performance

ATLANTA, January 27, 2005 — Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE: NWL) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2004, generating earnings growth and gross margin expansion during the quarter and delivering full year results at the high end of expectations.

“Our team had a great year in 2004. We delivered our earnings commitments, generated strong cash flow, completed our previously announced divestiture and restructuring plans, improved capital spending discipline and enhanced our portfolio,” said Newell Rubbermaid CEO Joe Galli. “We have momentum moving into 2005. We are focused on further strengthening our portfolio and investing in new product development and brand building initiatives to position our company for long-term success.”

Fourth Quarter Results

Net income from continuing operations in the fourth quarter 2004 was $124.1 million, or $0.45 per share, compared to $4.4 million, or $0.02 per share, in the fourth quarter 2003. Net income from continuing operations, excluding charges, in the fourth quarter 2004 was $127.0 million, or $0.46 per share, compared to $104.2 million, or $0.38 per share, in the fourth quarter 2003. The fourth quarter 2004 results include a tax benefit of $6.2 million, or $0.02 per share. A reconciliation of the results “as reported” to results “excluding charges” is attached to this press release.

Net sales in the fourth quarter 2004 were $1.81 billion, compared to $1.83 billion in the fourth quarter 2003, a decrease of 1.0%. Net sales reflected a foreign currency benefit of 2.5% and a positive pricing impact of 1.1%. These were offset by the planned exit of certain low-margin product lines of 4.1%, primarily in the Rubbermaid Home Products division.

Gross margin increased to 28.8% in the fourth quarter 2004 from 26.8% in the fourth quarter 2003, a 200 basis point improvement. Excluding charges, gross margin was 28.8% in the fourth quarter 2004 compared to 27.2% in the fourth quarter 2003, a 160 basis point improvement, driven primarily by productivity savings, favorable pricing and improved product mix, partially offset by raw material inflation.

“Our team worked hard and responded to the pressures in the raw material environment, delivering gross margin expansion through a combination of productivity and pricing,” said Galli. “As we look to 2005, we see raw material challenges continuing. We will work to offset inflation through continued productivity initiatives and taking price increases in the marketplace.”

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Atlanta, GA

Securities Listed
NYSE
Common Stock
(Symbol: NWL)

www.newellrubbermaid.com

 

Jesse Herron
Vice President, Investor Relations
10B Glenlake Parkway, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-407-3994
Fax: 770-407-3983

Susan Masten
Director, Public Relations
10B Glenlake Parkway, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-407-3817
Fax: 770-407-3983



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January 27, 2005   Page 2 of 4

Free cash flow was $153.7 million in the fourth quarter 2004, compared to $242.1 million in the fourth quarter 2003. The company defines free cash flow as cash generated from operations, net of capital expenditures and dividends. A reconciliation of free cash flow to net cash from operating activities is attached to this release.

Full Year Results

Net sales for the full year 2004 were $6.75 billion, a decrease of 2.2% from $6.90 billion for the full year 2003. Internal sales, which excludes the impact of material acquisitions and divestitures made in the past year, declined 2.0%. Foreign currency translation favorably impacted sales by 2.3% and was offset by pricing declines of 0.1% and the planned exit of certain low-margin product lines of 4.0%.

Net loss from continuing operations for the full year 2004 was $19.1 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to net income from continuing operations of $213.2 million, or $0.78 per share in 2003. Excluding charges, net income from continuing operations for the full year 2004 was $381.1 million versus $406.0 million in 2003. Diluted earnings per share, calculated on the same basis, were $1.39 in the full year 2004 versus $1.48 in 2003.

Free cash flow was $307.1 million for the full year 2004, a $64.8 million improvement over $242.3 million for the full year 2003. This improvement was driven by reduced capital spending, primarily in the Rubbermaid Home Products division, as the company continues to reduce its manufacturing overhead.

In the full year 2004, the company recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $52.1 million and other pre-tax charges of $17.4 million, primarily related to product line exits. The company also recorded pre-tax impairment charges of $374.0 million, primarily related to asset impairment in the European and Latin American businesses within the Office Products segment and the European business in the Cleaning & Organization segment. The company also recorded a net loss of $97.0 million, shown as discontinued operations, related to the divestitures of non-core businesses.

“This year we have also strengthened our team at the management and board levels with the additions of Group President Office Products Steve Marton and new board members Michael Cowhig and Mark Ketchum,” said Galli. “These proven leaders bring consumer products experience, operational expertise and global leadership to our team.”

Stock Option Accounting

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a pronouncement requiring companies to expense employee stock options based on their fair value beginning July 1, 2005. The company is currently evaluating the financial impact of this pronouncement.

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Atlanta, GA

Securities Listed
NYSE
Common Stock
(Symbol: NWL)

www.newellrubbermaid.com

 

Jesse Herron
Vice President, Investor Relations
10B Glenlake Parkway, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-407-3994
Fax: 770-407-3983

Susan Masten
Director, Public Relations
10B Glenlake Parkway, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-407-3817
Fax: 770-407-3983



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January 27, 2005   Page 3 of 4

Outlook

For the full year 2005, the company expects internal sales growth to be in the range of (1%) to 1%. This range reflects the company’s strategic decision to exit approximately $200 million of low-margin product lines. The company expects diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the full year 2005 to be in the range of $1.38 to $1.48. This range does not include any impact from the accounting pronouncement related to the expensing of stock options. This range also does not include a non-cash loss expected to be in the range of $75 to $95 million related to the company’s previously announced agreement for the intended sale of its European Curver business, which will be reported as discontinued operations.

The company expects 2005 net cash from operating activities to be in the range of $625 to $675 million. Expenditures for property, plant and equipment are expected to be in the range of $125 to $150 million and dividends are expected to be approximately $230 million for the full year 2005.

For the first quarter 2005, the company expects internal sales to decline 1% - 3% and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to be in the range of $0.24 to $0.28.

Conference Call

The company’s fourth quarter and full year 2004 earnings conference call is scheduled for today, January 27, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. ET. Those interested in participating should call (800) 869-2139 or internationally at (719) 867- 0347 and provide the conference code 929053 . The company’s call will also be web cast. To listen to the web cast, use the link provided under the Investor Relations Home Page on Newell Rubbermaid’s website at www.newellrubbermaid.com.

A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes through
February 25, 2005, and may be accessed domestically at (888) 203-1112 or internationally at (719) 457- 0820. Conference call confirmation code 929053 is required to access the replay.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release that are not historical in nature constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements relate to information or assumptions about internal sales, income/(loss), earnings per share, capital expenditures, cash flow, dividends, restructuring, impairment and other charges, potential losses on divestiture, costs and cost savings and management’s plans, projections and objectives for future operations and performance. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our dependence on the strength of retail economies in various parts of the world; competition with numerous other manufacturers and distributors of consumer products; major retailers’ strong bargaining power; changes in the prices of raw materials used by the company; our ability to develop innovative new products and to develop, maintain and

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Atlanta, GA

Securities Listed
NYSE
Common Stock
(Symbol: NWL)

www.newellrubbermaid.com

 

Jesse Herron
Vice President, Investor Relations
10B Glenlake Parkway, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-407-3994
Fax: 770-407-3983

Susan Masten
Director, Public Relations
10B Glenlake Parkway, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-407-3817
Fax: 770-407-3983



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January 27, 2005   Page 4 of 4

strengthen our end-user brands; our ability to improve productivity and streamline operations; our ability to integrate previously acquired businesses; the risks inherent in our foreign operations and those factors listed in the company’s 2004 third quarter Form 10-Q, including Exhibit 99.1 thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release contains non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Included in this release is a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

About the Company

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products with 2004 sales of $6.7 billion and a powerful brand family including Sharpie®, Paper Mate®, Parker®, Waterman®, Rubbermaid®, Calphalon®, Little Tikes®, Graco®, Levolor®, BernzOmatic®, VISE-GRIP®, IRWIN® and LENOX®. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., and employs over 33,000 employees worldwide.

This press release and additional financial information about the company’s 2004 full year and fourth quarter results are available on the company’s web site at www.newellrubbermaid.com.

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Atlanta, GA

Securities Listed
NYSE
Common Stock
(Symbol: NWL)

www.newellrubbermaid.com

 

Jesse Herron
Vice President, Investor Relations
10B Glenlake Parkway, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-407-3994
Fax: 770-407-3983

Susan Masten
Director, Public Relations
10B Glenlake Parkway, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-407-3817
Fax: 770-407-3983



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Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except per share data)

Reconciliation of Results “As Reported” to Results “Excluding Charges”

                                                         
    Three Months Ended December 31,  
    2004     2003        
    As Reported     Charges (1)     Excl. Charges     As Reported     Charges (2)     Excl. Charges     % Change  
Net sales
  $ 1,808.5             $ 1,808.5     $ 1,827.0             $ 1,827.0       (1.0 )%
Cost of products sold
    1,286.9             1,286.9       1,336.8       (7.0 )     1,329.8          
 
                                           
GROSS MARGIN
    521.6             521.6       490.2       7.0       497.2       4.9 %
% of sales
    28.8 %             28.8 %     26.8 %             27.2 %        
 
                                                       
Selling, general & administrative expense
    324.4             324.4       316.0             316.0       2.7 %
% of sales
    17.9 %             17.9 %     17.3 %             17.3 %        
 
                                                       
Impairment charge
                      34.5       (34.5 )              
Restructuring costs
    4.2       (4.2 )           74.5       (74.5 )              
 
                                           
OPERATING INCOME
    193.0       4.2       197.2       65.2       116.0       181.2       8.8 %
% of sales
    10.7 %             10.9 %     3.6 %             9.9 %        
 
                                                       
Nonoperating expenses (income):
                                                       
Interest expense, net
    29.3             29.3       29.8             29.8          
Other
    (7.1 )           (7.1 )     6.9       (9.2 )     (2.3 )        
 
                                           
 
    22.2             22.2       36.7       (9.2 )     27.5       (19.3 )%
 
                                           
 
                                                       
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    170.8       4.2       175.0       28.5       125.2       153.7       13.9 %
% of sales
    9.4 %             9.7 %     1.6 %             8.4 %        
 
                                                       
Income taxes
    46.7       1.3       48.0       24.1       25.4       49.5       (3.0 )%
Effective rate
    27.3 %             27.4 %     84.6 %             32.2 %        
 
                                           
 
                                                       
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    124.1       2.9       127.0       4.4       99.8       104.2       21.9 %
% of sales
    6.9 %             7.0 %     0.2 %             5.7 %        
 
                                           
Discontinued operations, net of tax:
                      (216.0 )     216.0                
 
                                           
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ 124.1     $ 2.9     $ 127.0     $ (211.6 )   $ 315.8     $ 104.2       21.9 %
 
                                           
% of sales
    6.9 %             7.0 %     (11.6 )%             5.7 %        
 
                                                       
EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
                                                       
Basic
  $ 0.45     $ 0.01     $ 0.46     $ 0.02     $ 0.36     $ 0.38          
Diluted
  $ 0.45     $ 0.01     $ 0.46     $ 0.02     $ 0.36     $ 0.38          
 
                                                       
LOSS PER SHARE FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
                                                       
Basic
  $     $     $     $ (0.79 )   $ 0.79     $          
Diluted
  $     $     $     $ (0.79 )   $ 0.79     $          
 
                                                       
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
                                                       
Basic
  $ 0.45     $ 0.01     $ 0.46     $ (0.77 )   $ 1.15     $ 0.38          
Diluted
  $ 0.45     $ 0.01     $ 0.46     $ (0.77 )   $ 1.15     $ 0.38          
 
                                                       
Average shares outstanding:
                                                       
Basic
    274.4       274.4       274.4       274.4       274.4       274.4          
Diluted
    283.5       283.5       283.5       274.4       274.4       274.4          

(1)   Items excluded from “as reported” results for 2004 consist of $4.2 million of restructuring costs related to exiting certain facilities (shown in restructuring costs).
 
(2)   Items excluded from “as reported” results for 2003 consist of $7.0 million in restructuring related costs associated with product line exits (shown in costs of products sold), $34.5 million in impairment charges primarily related to impairment of fixed assets (shown in impairment charge), $74.5 million of restructuring costs related to exiting certain facilities (shown in restructuring costs), $9.2 million related to the loss on the sale of business (shown in other), and a $216.0 million net loss related to discontinued operations.


 

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except per share data)

Reconciliation of Results “As Reported” to Results “Excluding Charges”

                                                         
    Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
    2004     2003        
    As Reported     Charges (1)     Excl. Charges     As Reported     Charges (2)     Excl. Charges     % Change  
Net sales
  $ 6,748.4             $ 6,748.4     $ 6,899.0             $ 6,899.0       (2.2 )%
Cost of products sold
    4,857.9       (15.7 )     4,842.2       4,961.8       (13.8 )     4,948.0          
 
                                           
GROSS MARGIN
    1,890.5       15.7       1,906.2       1,937.2       13.8       1,951.0       (2.3 )%
% of sales
    28.0 %             28.2 %     28.1 %             28.3 %        
 
                                                       
Selling, general & administrative expense
    1,269.8       (1.7 )     1,268.1       1,221.5       (0.5 )     1,221.0       3.9 %
% of sales
    18.8 %             18.8 %     17.7 %             17.7 %        
 
                                                       
Impairment charge
    374.0       (374.0 )           34.5       (34.5 )              
Restructuring costs
    52.1       (52.1 )           184.0       (184.0 )              
 
                                           
 
                                                       
OPERATING INCOME
    194.6       443.5       638.1       497.2       232.8       730.0       (12.6 )%
% of sales
    2.9 %             9.5 %     7.2 %             10.6 %        
 
                                                       
Nonoperating expenses (income):
                                                       
Interest expense, net
    119.3             119.3       134.3             134.3          
Other
    (11.0 )           (11.0 )     25.6       (30.3 )     (4.7 )        
 
                                           
 
    108.3             108.3       159.9       (30.3 )     129.6       (16.4 )%
 
                                           
 
                                                       
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    86.3       443.5       529.8       337.3       263.1       600.4       (11.8 )%
% of sales
    1.3 %             7.9 %     4.9 %             8.7 %        
Income taxes
    105.4       43.3       148.7       124.1       70.3       194.4       (23.5 )%
Effective rate
    122.1 %             28.1 %     36.8 %             32.4 %        
 
                                           
 
                                                       
(LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    (19.1 )     400.2       381.1       213.2       192.8       406.0       (6.1 )%
% of sales
    (0.3 )%             5.6 %     3.1 %             5.9 %        
 
                                           
Discontinued operations, net of tax:
    (97.0 )     97.0             (259.8 )     259.8                
 
                                           
NET (LOSS) INCOME
  $ (116.1 )   $ 497.2     $ 381.1     $ (46.6 )   $ 452.6     $ 406.0       (6.1 )%
 
                                           
% of sales
    (1.7 )%             5.6 %     (0.7 )%             5.9 %        
 
                                                       
(LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
                                                       
Basic
  $ (0.07 )   $ 1.46     $ 1.39     $ 0.78     $ 0.70     $ 1.48          
Diluted
  $ (0.07 )   $ 1.46     $ 1.39     $ 0.78     $ 0.70     $ 1.48          
 
                                                       
LOSS PER SHARE FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
                                                       
Basic
  $ (0.35 )   $ 0.35     $     $ (0.95 )   $ 0.95     $          
Diluted
  $ (0.35 )   $ 0.35     $     $ (0.95 )   $ 0.95     $          
 
                                                       
(LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM
                                                       
Basic
  $ (0.42 )   $ 1.81     $ 1.39     $ (0.17 )   $ 1.65     $ 1.48          
Diluted
  $ (0.42 )   $ 1.81     $ 1.39     $ (0.17 )   $ 1.65     $ 1.48          
 
                                                       
Average shares outstanding:
                                                       
Basic
    274.4       274.4       274.4       274.1       274.1       274.1          
Diluted
    274.6       274.6       274.6       274.1       274.1       274.1          

(1)   Items excluded from “as reported” results for 2004 consist of $15.7 million in restructuring related costs associated with product line exits (shown in costs of products sold), $1.7 million of restructuring costs related to relocation of property and equipment (shown in selling, general and administrative expenses), $374.0 million of charges related to asset impairment for goodwill, intangible assets and fixed assets (shown in impairment charge), $52.1 million of restructuring costs related to exiting certain facilities (shown in restructuring costs) and a $97.0 million net loss related to discontinued operations.
 
(2)   Items excluded from “as reported” results for 2003 consist of $13.8 million in restructuring related costs associated with product line exits (shown in costs of products sold), $0.5 million of restructuring costs related to relocation of property and equipment (shown in selling, general and administrative expenses), $34.5 million in impairment charges primarily related to impairment of fixed assets (shown in impairment charge), $184.0 million of restructuring costs related to exiting certain facilities (shown in restructuring costs), $30.3 million which is primarily related to the loss on the sale of the Cosmolab division (shown in other nonoperating expenses) and a $259.8 million net loss related to discontinued operations.


 

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in millions)

                 
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2004     2003  
Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 505.6     $ 144.4  
Accounts receivable, net
    1,278.7       1,397.1  
Inventories, net
    972.3       884.8  
Deferred income taxes
    73.8       152.7  
Prepaid expenses and other
    182.0       183.1  
Current assets of discontinued operations
          238.1  
 
           
Total Current Assets
    3,012.4       3,000.2  
 
Other assets
    186.9       212.7  
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
    1,308.2       1,608.8  
Goodwill, net
    1,824.6       1,989.0  
Deferred income taxes
    29.6       68.1  
Other intangibles, net
    304.2       447.9  
Other assets of discontinued operations
          154.0  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 6,665.9     $ 7,480.7  
 
           
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
               
Notes payable
  $ 21.3     $ 21.9  
Accounts payable
    682.9       694.7  
Accrued compensation
    118.5       122.1  
Other accrued liabilities
    794.2       960.4  
Income taxes
    68.8       80.8  
Current portion of long-term debt
    185.6       13.5  
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
          128.6  
 
           
Total Current Liabilities
    1,871.3       2,022.0  
 
Long-term debt
    2,424.3       2,868.6  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    606.1       572.3  
Other liabilities of discontinued operations
          1.5  
 
Stockholders’ Equity
    1,764.2       2,016.3  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 6,665.9     $ 7,480.7  
 
           


 

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)
(in millions)

                 
    For The Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
    2004     2003  
Operating Activities:
               
Net loss
  $ (116.1 )   $ (46.6 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    249.1       246.8  
Impairment charges—continuing operations
    374.0       34.5  
Impairment charges—discontinued operations
          254.9  
Non-cash restructuring charges
    30.9       138.3  
Deferred taxes
    108.9       (11.5 )
(Gain)/loss on sale of assets/business
    (9.0 )     29.7  
Loss on discontinued businesses
    90.5        
Other
    (8.4 )     26.1  
Changes in current accounts, excluding the effects of acquisitions:
               
Accounts receivable
    163.0       27.3  
Inventories
    (57.9 )     158.1  
Other current assets
    (12.6 )     27.1  
Accounts payable
    (26.2 )     74.9  
Discontinued operations
    (29.8 )     55.6  
Accrued liabilities and other
    (96.4 )     (242.0 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 660.0     $ 773.2  
 
Investing Activities:
               
Acquisitions, net
  $ (6.6 )   $ (460.0 )
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment
    (121.9 )     (300.0 )
Sales of business/ non-current assets and other
    318.1       43.9  
 
           
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
  $ 189.6     $ (716.1 )
 
Financing Activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of debt
  $ 33.9     $ 1,044.0  
Proceeds from issuance of stock
          200.1  
Payments on notes payable and long-term debt
    (298.4 )     (989.6 )
Cash dividends
    (231.0 )     (230.9 )
Proceeds from exercised stock options and other
    1.4       7.8  
 
           
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
  $ (494.1 )   $ 31.4  
 
Exchange rate effect on cash
  $ 5.7     $ 0.8  
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    361.2       89.3  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    144.4       55.1  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 505.6     $ 144.4  
 
           


 

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Calculation of Free Cash Flow (1)

                 
    For The Three Months Ended December 31,  
Free Cash Flow (in millions):   2004     2003  
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 238.2     $ 352.8  
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment
    (26.8 )     (52.9 )
Cash dividends
    (57.7 )     (57.8 )
 
           
Free Cash Flow
  $ 153.7     $ 242.1  
 
           
                 
    For The Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
Free Cash Flow (in millions):   2004     2003  
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 660.0     $ 773.2  
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment
    (121.9 )     (300.0 )
Cash dividends
    (231.0 )     (230.9 )
 
           
Free Cash Flow
  $ 307.1     $ 242.3  
 
           

(1)   Free cash flow is defined as cash flows provided by operating activities less expenditures for property, plant and equipment and cash dividends.


 

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. Financial Worksheet
(in millions)

                                                                                                                 
    2004     2003        
            Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)                     Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)             Year-over-year changes  
                                                                                    Net Sales     Ex Charges OI  
            Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating             Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating                          
    Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     $     %     $     %  
Q1:
                                                                                                               
Cleaning & Organization
  $ 447.4     $ 12.2     $ 3.5     $ 15.7       3.5 %   $ 477.5     $ 40.0     $ 0.4     $ 40.4       8.5 %   $ (30.1 )     (6.3 )%   $ (24.7 )     (61.1 )%
Office Products
    332.8       31.8             31.8       9.6 %     322.3       47.1       0.9       48.0       14.9 %     10.5       3.3 %   $ (16.2 )     (33.8 )%
Tools & Hardware
    274.3       43.0             43.0       15.7 %     265.6       35.4       1.5       36.9       13.9 %     8.7       3.3 %   $ 6.1       16.5 %
Home Fashions
    226.8       3.9       0.6       4.5       2.0 %     219.6       4.7       1.3       6.0       2.7 %     7.2       3.3 %   $ (1.5 )     (25.0 )%
Other
    251.0       15.9             15.9       6.3 %     262.6       23.0       0.4       23.4       8.9 %     (11.6 )     (4.4 )%   $ (7.5 )     (32.1 )%
Impairment
                                                                                      $          
Restructuring Costs
            (22.8 )     22.8                             (24.4 )     24.4                                   $          
Corporate
            (7.4 )           (7.4 )                     (7.2 )           (7.2 )                           $ (0.2 )     2.8 %
 
                                                                                   
Total
  $ 1,532.3     $ 76.6     $ 26.9     $ 103.4       6.7 %   $ 1,547.6     $ 118.6     $ 28.9     $ 147.5       9.5 %   $ (15.3 )     (1.0 )%   $ (44.1 )     (29.9 )%
 
                                                                                   
Core businesses
    1,532.3       76.6       26.9       103.4       6.7 %     1,537.6       120.2     $ 28.9     $ 149.1       9.7 %     (5.3 )     (0.3 )%     (45.7 )     (30.7 )%
Acquisitions / Divestitures
                                    10.0       (1.6 )           (1.6 )             (10.0 )     (100.0 )%     1.6       (100.0 )%
 
                                                                                   
Total
  $ 1,532.3     $ 76.6     $ 26.9     $ 103.4       6.7 %   $ 1,547.6     $ 118.6     $ 28.9     $ 147.5       9.5 %   $ (15.3 )     (1.0 )%   $ (44.1 )     (29.9 )%
 
                                                                                   
                                                                                                                 
    2004     2003        
            Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)                     Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)             Year-over-year changes  
                                                                                    Net Sales     Ex Charges OI  
            Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating             Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating                          
    Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     $     %     $     %  
Q2:
                                                                                                               
Cleaning & Organization
  $ 468.7     $ 8.5     $ 5.7     $ 14.2       3.0 %   $ 512.4     $ 21.0     $ 0.2     $ 21.2       4.1 %   $ (43.7 )     (8.5 )%   $ (7.0 )     (33.0 )%
Office Products
    489.2       95.5       0.3       95.8       19.6 %     507.8       114.8       0.1       114.9       22.6 %     (18.6 )     (3.7 )%   $ (19.1 )     (16.6 )%
Tools & Hardware
    300.3       43.5       3.1       46.6       15.5 %     294.6       47.7       0.6       48.3       16.4 %     5.7       1.9 %   $ (1.7 )     (3.5 )%
Home Fashions
    224.2       5.2       4.1       9.3       4.1 %     227.8       7.9       0.7       8.6       3.8 %     (3.6 )     (1.6 )%   $ 0.7       8.1 %
Other
    253.4       15.0       0.2       15.2       6.0 %     252.7       20.3             20.3       8.0 %     0.7       0.3 %   $ (5.1 )     (25.1 )%
Impairment
            (25.1 )     25.1                                                                     $          
Restructuring Costs
            (25.1 )     25.1                             (52.8 )     52.8                                   $          
Corporate
            (9.8 )           (9.8 )                     (6.3 )           (6.3 )                           $ (3.5 )     55.6 %
 
                                                                                   
Total
  $ 1,735.8     $ 107.8     $ 63.5     $ 171.3       9.9 %   $ 1,795.3     $ 152.6     $ 54.5     $ 207.1       11.5 %   $ (59.5 )     (3.3 )%   $ (35.8 )     (17.3 )%
 
                                                                                   
Core businesses
    1,735.8       107.8       63.5       171.3       9.9 %     1,795.3       152.6     $ 54.5     $ 207.1       11.5 %     (59.5 )     (3.3 )%     (35.8 )     (17.3 )%
Acquisitions / Divestitures
                                                                                           
 
                                                                                   
Total
  $ 1,735.8     $ 107.8     $ 63.5     $ 171.3       9.9 %   $ 1,795.3     $ 152.6     $ 54.5     $ 207.1       11.5 %   $ (59.5 )     (3.3 )%   $ (35.8 )     (17.3 )%
 
                                                                                   


 

                                                                                                                 
    2004     2003        
            Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)                     Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)             Year-over-year changes  
                                                                                    Net Sales     Ex Charges OI  
            Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating             Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating                          
    Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     $     %     $     %  
Q3:
                                                                                                               
Cleaning & Organization
  $ 455.9     $ 29.2     $     $ 29.2       6.4 %   $ 514.4     $ 31.9     $ 0.4     $ 32.3       6.3 %   $ (58.5 )     (11.4 )%   $ (3.1 )     (9.6 )%
Office Products
    424.3       61.5             61.5       14.5 %     428.7       69.9       0.1       70.0       16.3 %     (4.4 )     (1.0 )%   $ (8.5 )     (12.1 )%
Tools & Hardware
    300.6       45.1             45.1       15.0 %     299.3       53.4       0.3       53.7       17.9 %     1.3       0.4 %   $ (8.6 )     (16.0 )%
Home Fashions
    228.1       15.9             15.9       7.0 %     223.5       17.5       0.6       18.1       8.1 %     4.6       2.1 %   $ (2.2 )     (12.2 )%
Other
    262.9       24.7             24.7       9.4 %     263.2       31.2       (0.2 )     31.0       11.8 %     (0.3 )     (0.1 )%   $ (6.3 )     (20.3 )%
 
Impairment
            (348.9 )     348.9                                                                     $          
Restructuring Costs
                                                (32.3 )     32.3                                   $          
Corporate
            (10.2 )           (10.2 )                     (10.9 )           (10.9 )                           $ 0.7       (6.4 )%
 
                                                                                       
Total
  $ 1,671.8     $ (182.7 )   $ 348.9     $ 166.2       9.9 %   $ 1,729.1     $ 160.7     $ 33.5     $ 194.2       11.2 %   $ (57.3 )     (3.3 )%   $ (28.0 )     (14.4 )%
 
                                                                                       
Core businesses
    1,671.8       (182.7 )     348.9       166.2       9.9 %     1,729.1       160.7     $ 33.5     $ 194.2       11.2 %     (57.3 )     (3.3 )%     (28.0 )     (14.4 )%
Acquisitions / Divestitures
                                                                                           
 
                                                                                       
Total
  $ 1,671.8     $ (182.7 )   $ 348.9     $ 166.2       9.9 %   $ 1,729.1     $ 160.7     $ 33.5     $ 194.2       11.2 %   $ (57.3 )     (3.3 )%   $ (28.0 )     (14.4 )%
 
                                                                                       
                                                                                                                 
    2004     2003        
            Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)                     Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)             Year-over-year changes  
                                                                                    Net Sales     Ex Charges OI  
            Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating             Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating                          
    Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     $     %     $     %  
Q4:
                                                                                                               
Cleaning & Organization
  $ 486.1     $ 40.8     $     $ 40.8       8.4 %   $ 509.4     $ (0.9 )   $     $ (1.0 )     (0.2 %)   $ (23.3 )     (4.6 )%   $ 41.8       (4180.0 )%
Office Products
    439.9       73.2             73.2       16.6 %     422.4       77.8       1.3       79.1       18.7 %     17.5       4.1 %   $ (5.9 )     (7.5 )%
Tools & Hardware
    343.5       50.1             50.1       14.6 %     340.2       42.8       (0.2 )     42.6       12.5 %     3.3       1.0 %   $ 7.5       17.6 %
Home Fashions
    227.7       8.1             8.1       3.6 %     230.1       14.3       4.4       18.7       8.1 %     (2.4 )     (1.0 )%   $ (10.6 )     (56.7 )%
Other
    311.3       37.0             37.0       11.9 %     324.9       46.2       1.4       47.6       14.7 %     (13.6 )     (4.2 )%   $ (10.6 )     (22.3 )%
 
Impairment
                                              (34.5 )     34.5                                   $          
Restructuring Costs
            (4.2 )     4.2                             (74.5 )     74.5                                   $          
Corporate
            (12.0 )           (12.0 )                     (5.9 )           (5.9 )                           $ (6.1 )     103.4 %
 
                                                                                       
Total
  $ 1,808.5     $ 193.0     $ 4.2     $ 197.2       10.9 %   $ 1,827.0     $ 65.2     $ 116.0     $ 181.2       9.9 %   $ (18.5 )     (1.0 )%   $ 16.0       8.8 %
 
                                                                                       
Core businesses
    1,808.5       193.0       4.2       197.2       10.9 %     1,827.0       65.2     $ 116.0     $ 181.2       9.9 %     (18.5 )     (1.0 )%     16.0       8.8 %
Acquisitions / Divestitures
                                                                                           
 
                                                                                       
Total
  $ 1,808.5     $ 193.0     $ 4.2     $ 197.2       10.9 %   $ 1,827.0     $ 65.2     $ 116.0     $ 181.2       9.9 %   $ (18.5 )     (1.0 )%   $ 16.0       8.8 %
 
                                                                                       
                                                                                                                 
    2004     2003        
            Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)                     Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)             Year-over-year changes  
                                                                                    Net Sales     Ex Charges OI  
            Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating             Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating                          
    Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     $     %     $     %  
YTD:
                                                                                                               
Cleaning & Organization
  $ 1,858.1     $ 90.8     $ 9.2     $ 100.0       5.4 %   $ 2,013.7     $ 92.0     $ 1.0     $ 92.9       4.6 %   $ (155.6 )     (7.7 )%   $ 7.1       7.6 %
Office Products
    1,686.2       261.9       0.2       262.3       15.6 %     1,681.2       309.6       2.4       312.0       18.6 %     5.0       0.3 %   $ (49.7 )     (15.9 )%
Tools & Hardware
    1,218.7       181.8       3.1       184.8       15.2 %     1,199.7       179.3       2.2       181.5       15.1 %     19.0       1.6 %   $ 3.3       1.8 %
Home Fashions
    906.8       33.0       4.7       37.7       4.2 %     901.0       44.4       7.0       51.4       5.7 %     5.8       0.6 %   $ (13.7 )     (26.7 )%
Other
    1,078.6       92.6       0.2       92.7       8.6 %     1,103.4       120.7       1.6       122.3       11.1 %     (24.8 )     (2.2 )%   $ (29.6 )     (24.2 )%
 
Impairment
          (374.0 )     374.0                           (34.5 )     34.5                                   $          
Restructuring Costs
          (52.1 )     52.1                           (184.0 )     184.0                                   $          
Corporate
          (39.4 )           (39.4 )                   (30.3 )           (30.3 )                           $ (9.1 )     30.0 %
 
                                                                                       
Total
  $ 6,748.4     $ 194.6     $ 443.5     $ 638.1       9.5 %   $ 6,899.0     $ 497.2     $ 232.8     $ 730.0       10.6 %   $ (150.6 )     (2.2 )%   $ (91.9 )     (12.6 )%
 
                                                                                       
Core businesses
    6,748.4       194.6       443.5       638.1       9.5 %     6,889.0       498.8       232.8       731.6       10.6 %     (140.6 )     (2.0 )%     (93.5 )     (12.8 )%
Acquisitions / Divestitures
                                      10.0       (1.6 )           (1.6 )             (10.0 )     (100.0 )%     1.6       (100.0 )%
 
                                                                                       
Total
  $ 6,748.4     $ 194.6     $ 443.5     $ 638.1       9.5 %   $ 6,899.0     $ 497.2     $ 232.8     $ 730.0       10.6 %   $ (150.6 )     (2.2 )%   $ (91.9 )     (12.6 )%
 
                                                                                       

(1)   Excludes restructuring, divestiture or impairment related charges.


 

Newell Rubbermaid
Three Months Ended December 31, 2004
(in millions)

 
      Currency Analysis

                                                         
By Segment   2004     2003     Year-over-year Increase (Decrease)
    Sales as     Currency     Adjusted     Sales as     Excluding     Including     Currency  
    Reported     Impact     Sales     Reported     Currency     Currency     Impact  
Cleaning & Organization
  $ 486.1     $ (11.6 )   $ 474.5     $ 509.4       (6.9 )%     (4.6 )%     2.3 %
Office Products
    439.9       (13.0 )     426.9       422.4       1.1 %     4.1 %     3.1 %
Tools & Hardware
    343.5       (5.5 )     338.0       340.2       (0.6 )%     1.0 %     1.6 %
Home Fashions
    227.7       (10.9 )     216.8       230.1       (5.8 )%     (1.0 )%     4.7 %
Other
    311.3       (4.0 )     307.3       324.9       (5.4 )%     (4.2 )%     1.2 %
 
                                               
Total Company
  $ 1,808.5     $ (45.0 )   $ 1,763.5     $ 1,827.0       (3.5 )%     (1.0 )%     2.5 %
 
                                               
By Geography
                                                       
United States
  $ 1,227.9     $     $ 1,227.9     $ 1,277.0       (3.8 )%     (3.8 )%     0.0 %
Canada
    98.5       (7.5 )     91.0       97.9       (7.0 )%     0.6 %     7.7 %
 
                                               
North America
    1,326.4       (7.5 )     1,318.9       1,374.9       (4.1 )%     (3.5 )%     0.5 %
 
Europe
    386.0       (34.1 )     351.9       357.9       (1.7 )%     7.9 %     9.5 %
Central & South America
    51.7       (1.4 )     50.3       46.4       8.4 %     11.4 %     3.0 %
All Other
    44.4       (2.0 )     42.4       47.8       (11.3 )%     (7.1 )%     4.2 %
 
                                               
Total Company
  $ 1,808.5     $ (45.0 )   $ 1,763.5     $ 1,827.0       (3.5 )%     (1.0 )%     2.5 %
 
                                               


 

Newell Rubbermaid
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2004
(in millions)

 
     Currency Analysis

                                                         
By Segment   2004     2003     Year-over-year Increase (Decrease)
    Sales as     Currency     Adjusted     Sales as     Excluding     Including     Currency  
    Reported     Impact     Sales     Reported     Currency     Currency     Impact  
Cleaning & Organization
  $ 1,858.1     $ (42.4 )   $ 1,815.7     $ 2,013.7       (9.8 )%     (7.7 )%     2.1 %
Office Products
    1,686.2       (37.7 )     1,648.5       1,681.2       (1.9 )%     0.3 %     2.2 %
Tools & Hardware
    1,218.7       (22.5 )     1,196.2       1,199.7       (0.3 )%     1.6 %     1.9 %
Home Fashions
    906.8       (43.9 )     862.9       901.0       (4.2 )%     0.6 %     4.9 %
Other
    1,078.6       (13.3 )     1,065.3       1,103.4       (3.5 )%     (2.2 )%     1.2 %
 
                                               
Total Company
  $ 6,748.4     $ (159.8 )   $ 6,588.6     $ 6,899.0       (4.5 )%     (2.2 )%     2.3 %
 
                                               
By Geography
                                                       
United States
  $ 4,607.2     $     $ 4,607.2     $ 4,788.3       (3.8 )%     (3.8 )%     0.0 %
Canada
    349.1       (24.1 )     325.0       351.4       (7.5 )%     (0.7 )%     6.9 %
 
                                               
North America
    4,956.3       (24.1 )     4,932.2       5,139.7       (4.0 )%     (3.6 )%     0.5 %
 
Europe
    1,436.1       (130.5 )     1,305.6       1,403.2       (7.0 )%     2.3 %     9.3 %
Central & South America
    200.7       5.2       205.9       202.9       1.5 %     (1.1 )%     (2.6 )%
All Other
    155.3       (10.4 )     144.9       153.2       (5.4 )%     1.4 %     6.8 %
 
                                               
Total Company
  $ 6,748.4     $ (159.8 )   $ 6,588.6     $ 6,899.0       (4.5 )%     (2.2 )%     2.3 %