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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 30, 2007
NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
         
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  1-9608
(Commission
File Number)
  36-3514169
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
10 B Glenlake Parkway
Suite 300
Atlanta, Georgia
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  30328
(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):
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The information in this Item 2.02, and the Exhibit attached to this Report, are furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. Consequently, such items are 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. Such items 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 30, 2007, Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (the “Company”) reported its results for the fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. The Company’s press release, dated January 30, 2007, 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 certain financial measures that are included in the press release and Additional Financial Information 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, income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding restructuring charges related to Project Acceleration and impairment charges, 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 by the Company as cash generated from operations less capital expenditures, is useful to investors because it is an indication of amounts of cash flow that may be available for dividends and further investment in future growth initiatives. Another purpose for which the Company uses diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding restructuring and impairment charges, is as a performance goal that helps 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. The Company’s management believes that “Normalized” earnings per share, which excludes restructuring and impairment charges, tax benefits, pension curtailment and certain one-time non-operating benefits, and includes a proforma stock option expense for 2005, is useful to investors because it permits investors to better understand year-over-year changes in underlying operating performance.
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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The information set forth under Item 2.02 above and in Exhibit 99.1 to this Report is also intended to be furnished under this Item 7.01 and is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
     (c) Exhibits.
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
99.1  
Press Release, dated January 30, 2007, issued by Newell Rubbermaid Inc., and Additional Financial Information

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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 hereunto duly authorized.
         
  NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC.
 
 
Date: January 30, 2007
By:   /s/ Dale L. Matschullat
 
     
 
    Dale L. Matschullat
Vice President, General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit No.   Description
99.1  
Press Release, dated January 30, 2007, issued by Newell Rubbermaid Inc., and Additional Financial Information

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January 30, 2007
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NEWELL RUBBERMAID REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER
AND FULL YEAR 2006 RESULTS
Solid Annual Sales Growth, Gross Margin Expansion and Cash Flow
Expected to Continue in 2007
ATLANTA, January 30, 2007 – Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE: NWL) today reported fourth quarter and full year 2006 results, reflecting strong annual internal sales growth and gross margin expansion.
Full Year 2006 Results
Net sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006 grew 8.5 percent to $6.20 billion, compared to $5.72 billion in the prior year. Internal sales, which excludes the effect of the DYMO acquisition, increased 4.7 percent. The Home & Family segment posted double digit sales growth, while Office Products, Rubbermaid Home, Rubbermaid Commercial and the Irwin and Lenox branded businesses delivered mid single digit sales increases.
“2006 was a very successful year for Newell Rubbermaid. Through the hard work of our employees, we made tremendous progress generating sustainable sales growth, expanding gross margin and optimizing our portfolio,” said Mark Ketchum, president and chief executive officer of Newell Rubbermaid. “We will build on these accomplishments in 2007 as we continue our multi-year transformation into a global consumer products company with world class talent and processes, best total cost position and brands that matter to the consumer.”
Gross margin was 33.4 percent, a 260 basis point improvement over the prior year. The expansion reflects strong productivity, pricing and favorable mix, partially offset by raw material inflation.
Excluding Project Acceleration restructuring costs of $66.4 million in 2006 and $51.2 million in 2005, operating income improved $104.0 million to $723.0 million, a 16.8 percent increase over the prior year. Excluding charges, income from continuing operations was $518.9 million, or $1.88 per share, an 18.1 percent increase over the prior year’s result of $439.2 million, or $1.60 per share. Income from continuing operations in 2006 included one-time tax benefits of $102.8 million, or $0.36 per share, versus one-time tax and other benefits of $0.35 per share in the prior year.
Income from continuing operations, as reported, was $470.7 million, or $1.71 per share, compared to $406.3 million, or $1.48 per share, in the prior year. A reconciliation of the results “as reported” to results “excluding charges” is attached to this press release.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $643.4 million, compared to $641.6 million for the prior year. Capital expenditures were $138.3 million, compared to $92.2 million for the prior year. Dividends were $232.8 million, compared to $231.5 million for the prior year.
For the full year 2006, the company recorded a net loss from discontinued operations of $85.7 million, reflecting the results and disposal of the Home Décor Europe and Little Tikes businesses. This net loss is not included in the results of continuing operations reported above.
Fourth Quarter 2006 Results
Net sales for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006 rose 3.5 percent to $1.64 billion, compared to $1.58 billion in the prior year. Internal sales increased 0.9 percent in the fourth quarter 2006, led by high single digit growth in the Office Products and Home & Family
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Securities Listed
NYSE
Common Stock
(Symbol: NWL)
www.newellrubbermaid.com
Ron Hardnock
Vice President, Investor Relations
Esther Lippman
Senior Manager, Public Relations
10B Glenlake Parkway
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: +1 (770) 407-3994
Fax: +1 (770) 407-3983


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segments. In the fourth quarter 2006, we combined our Cleaning & Organization and Home Fashions segments for public reporting purposes, as these businesses sell to similar major customers, produce products that are used in and around the home and leverage the same management structure. This segment is known as Cleaning, Organization & Décor.
Gross margin for the fourth quarter 2006 improved to 32.9 percent, a 260 basis point improvement over the prior year. The expansion was driven by productivity, pricing and favorable mix.
Excluding Project Acceleration restructuring costs of $16.1 million in the fourth quarter 2006 and Project Acceleration restructuring costs of $51.2 million and the reversal of impairment charges of $5.8 million in the prior year, income from continuing operations was $104.2 million, or $0.38 per share, for the fourth quarter 2006, compared to the prior year’s result of $113.8 million, or $0.41 per share. Income from continuing operations in the fourth quarter 2006 includes the reversal of one-time tax benefits of $13.0 million, or $0.05 per share.
Income from continuing operations, as reported, was $92.3 million, or $0.33 per share, for the fourth quarter 2006, compared to $85.3 million, or $0.31 per share, in the prior year.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $239.1 million in the fourth quarter 2006, an increase of 25.6% over the prior year’s result of $190.3 million. Capital expenditures were $44.2 million, versus $22.3 million in the prior year. Dividends paid were $58.2 million, or $0.21 per share, versus $57.8 million in the prior year.
For the fourth quarter 2006, the company recorded a net gain from discontinued operations of $9.9 million, reflecting the results and disposal of the Home Décor Europe and Little Tikes businesses. This net gain is not included in the results of continuing operations reported above.
2007 Outlook
Full Year 2007
The company believes internal sales growth will be in the low to mid single digits, driven primarily by core sales growth and favorable currency. The company projects full year gross margin expansion of 125 to 175 basis points.
Excluding Project Acceleration restructuring costs of approximately $100 to $130 million ($85 to $110 million after tax), the company believes earnings per share from continuing operations will range from $1.69 to $1.75 for the full year. Net cash provided by operating activities is forecast between $575 and $625 million, including approximately $100 to $125 million in cash restructuring costs in connection with Project Acceleration. Upon completion, Project Acceleration is projected to deliver annualized savings in excess of $120 million. The company expects capital expenditures of $140 to $160 million and dividends of approximately $234 million.
A reconciliation of full year 2006 results and 2007 earnings outlook is as follows:
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Securities Listed
NYSE
Common Stock
(Symbol: NWL)
www.newellrubbermaid.com
Ron Hardnock
Vice President, Investor Relations
Esther Lippman
Senior Manager, Public Relations
10B Glenlake Parkway
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: +1 (770) 407-3994
Fax: +1 (770) 407-3983


                 
    FY 2006     FY 2007  
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (as reported):
    $1.71       $1.35 - $1.41  
 
               
Project Acceleration restructuring costs
    $0.17       $0.30 - $0.39  
 
           
 
               
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (excluding charges):
    $1.88       $1.69 - $1.75  
 
               
Tax benefits
    ($0.36 )     $0.00  
 
           
 
               
“Normalized” EPS:
    $1.52       $1.69 - $1.75  
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First Quarter 2007
The company believes internal sales will increase low single digits. Net cash provided by operating activities is forecast in the range of $(25) to $25 million and capital expenditures in the range of $35 to $45 million.
The company expects earnings per share from continuing operations for the first quarter 2007 to be in the range of $0.21 to $0.23, excluding approximately $20 to $40 million ($17 to $34 million after tax) of Project Acceleration restructuring costs.
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Securities Listed
NYSE
Common Stock
(Symbol: NWL)
www.newellrubbermaid.com
Ron Hardnock
Vice President, Investor Relations
Esther Lippman
Senior Manager, Public Relations
10B Glenlake Parkway
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: +1 (770) 407-3994
Fax: +1 (770) 407-3983


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A reconciliation of first quarter 2006 results and 2007 earnings outlook is as follows:
                 
    Q1 2006     Q1 2007  
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (as reported):
    $0.47       $0.12 - $0.14  
 
               
Project Acceleration restructuring costs
    $0.03       $0.06 - $0.12  
 
           
 
               
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (excluding charges):
    $0.50       $0.21 - $0.23  
 
               
Tax benefits
    ($0.28 )     $0.00  
 
           
 
               
“Normalized” EPS:
    $0.22       $0.21 - $0.23  
Conference Call
The company’s fourth quarter 2006 earnings conference call is scheduled for today, January 30, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. ET. To listen to the webcast, use the link provided under Events & Presentations in the Investor Relations section of Newell Rubbermaid’s Web site at www.newellrubbermaid.com. The webcast will be available for replay for two weeks. A brief supporting slide presentation will be available prior to the call under Quarterly Earnings in the Investor Relations section on the company’s Web site.
Analyst Day
The company will host its Analyst Day on February 13, 2007, in New York City. Those interested in attending should contact Newell Rubbermaid’s Investor Relations Department at (770) 407-3994 or via email at investor.relations@newellco.com to obtain registration instructions. The event will also be web cast and the link will be located on the Investor Relations section of the company’s Web site at www.newellrubbermaid.com.
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 the effects of Project Acceleration, sales, income/(loss), earnings per share, operating income or gross margin improvements, capital and other expenditures, cash flow, dividends, restructuring costs, costs and cost savings, debt ratings, and management’s plans, projections and objectives for future operations and performance. These statements are accompanied by words such as “expect,” “project,” “will,” “believes,” “estimate” and similar expressions. 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; competition with other manufacturers and distributors of consumer products; major retailers’ strong bargaining power; changes in the prices of raw materials; our ability to develop innovative new products and to develop, maintain and strengthen our end-user brands; our ability to expeditiously close facilities and move operations while managing foreign regulations and other impediments; our ability to implement successfully information technology solutions throughout our
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Securities Listed
NYSE
Common Stock
(Symbol: NWL)
www.newellrubbermaid.com
Ron Hardnock
Vice President, Investor Relations
Esther Lippman
Senior Manager, Public Relations
10B Glenlake Parkway
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: +1 (770) 407-3994
Fax: +1 (770) 407-3983


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organization; our ability to improve productivity and streamline operations; the risks inherent in our foreign operations and those factors listed in the company’s most recent quarterly report on 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 sales of approximately $6 billion and a strong portfolio of brands, including Sharpie®, Paper Mate®, DYMO®, EXPO®, Waterman®, Parker®, Rolodex®, IRWIN®, LENOX®, BernzOmatic®, Rubbermaid®, Graco®, Calphalon® and Goody®. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., and has approximately 23,500 employees worldwide.
This press release and additional information about the company are available on the company’s Web site www.newellrubbermaid.com.
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Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Securities Listed
NYSE
Common Stock
(Symbol: NWL)
www.newellrubbermaid.com
Ron Hardnock
Vice President, Investor Relations
Esther Lippman
Senior Manager, Public Relations
10B Glenlake Parkway
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: +1 (770) 407-3994
Fax: +1 (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,  
    2006     2005     YOY  
    As Reported     Charges (1)     Excl. Charges     As Reported     Charges (2)     Excl. Charges     % Change  
Net sales
  $ 1,638.2             $ 1,638.2     $ 1,583.0             $ 1,583.0       3.5 %
Cost of products sold
    1,098.5             1,098.5       1,102.8             1,102.8          
 
                                           
 
                                                       
GROSS MARGIN
    539.7             539.7       480.2             480.2       12.4 %
% of sales
    32.9 %             32.9 %     30.3 %             30.3 %        
 
                                                       
Selling, general & administrative expenses
    356.7             356.7       307.3               307.3       16.1 %
% of sales
    21.8 %             21.8 %     19.4 %             19.4 %        
 
                                                       
Impairment charges
                      (5.8 )     5.8                
Restructuring costs
    16.1       (16.1 )           51.2       (51.2 )              
 
                                           
 
                                                       
OPERATING INCOME
    166.9       16.1       183.0       127.5       45.4       172.9       5.8 %
% of sales
    10.2 %             11.2 %     8.1 %             10.9 %        
 
                                                       
Nonoperating expenses:
                                                       
Interest expense, net
    29.8             29.8       31.0             31.0          
Other expense/(income)
    2.0             2.0       (22.5 )           (22.5 )        
 
                                           
 
    31.8             31.8       8.5             8.5       274.1 %
 
                                           
 
                                                       
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    135.1       16.1       151.2       119.0       45.4       164.4       (8.0 )%
% of sales
    8.2 %             9.2 %     7.5 %             10.4 %        
 
                                                       
Income taxes
    42.8       4.2       47.0       33.7       16.9       50.6       (7.1 )%
Effective rate
    31.7 %             31.1 %     28.3 %             30.8 %        
 
                                           
 
                                                       
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    92.3       11.9       104.2       85.3       28.5       113.8       (8.4 )%
% of sales
    5.6 %             6.4 %     5.4 %             7.2 %        
 
                                                       
Discontinued operations, net of tax:
                                                       
Net gain/(loss)
    9.9       (9.9 )           (8.3 )     8.3                
 
                                           
 
                                                       
NET INCOME
  $ 102.2     $ 2.0     $ 104.2     $ 77.0     $ 36.8     $ 113.8       (8.4 )%
 
                                           
% of sales
    6.2 %             6.4 %     4.9 %             7.2 %        
 
                                                       
EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
                                                       
Basic
  $ 0.34     $ 0.04     $ 0.38     $ 0.31     $ 0.10     $ 0.41          
Diluted
  $ 0.33     $ 0.04     $ 0.38     $ 0.31     $ 0.10     $ 0.41          
 
                                                       
GAIN/(LOSS) PER SHARE FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
                                                       
Basic
  $ 0.04     $ (0.04 )   $     $ (0.03 )   $ 0.03     $          
Diluted
  $ 0.04     $ (0.04 )   $     $ (0.03 )   $ 0.03     $          
 
                                                       
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
                                                       
Basic
  $ 0.37     $ 0.01     $ 0.38     $ 0.28     $ 0.13     $ 0.41          
Diluted
  $ 0.37     $ 0.01     $ 0.38     $ 0.28     $ 0.13     $ 0.41          
 
                                                       
Average shares outstanding:
                                                       
Basic
    274.8               274.8       274.4               274.4          
Diluted
    275.9               275.9       274.9               274.9          
 
(1)   Charges excluded from “as reported” results for 2006 consist of $16.1 million of Project Acceleration restructuring costs and a $9.9 million net gain related to discontinued operations.
 
(2)   Charges excluded from “as reported” results for 2005 consist of the reversal of $5.8 million in impairment charges, $51.2 million of Project Acceleration restructuring costs and an $8.3 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,  
    2006     2005     YOY  
    As Reported     Charges (1)     Excl. Charges     As Reported     Charges (2)     Excl. Charges     % Change  
Net sales
  $ 6,201.0             $ 6,201.0     $ 5,717.2             $ 5,717.2       8.5 %
Cost of products sold
    4,131.0             4,131.0       3,959.1             3,959.1          
 
                                           
 
                                                       
GROSS MARGIN
    2,070.0             2,070.0       1,758.1             1,758.1       17.7 %
% of sales
    33.4 %             33.4 %     30.8 %             30.8 %        
 
                                                       
Selling, general & administrative expenses
    1,347.0             1,347.0       1,117.7             1,117.7       20.5 %
% of sales
    21.7 %             21.7 %     19.5 %             19.5 %        
 
                                                       
Impairment charges
                      0.4       (0.4 )              
Restructuring costs
    66.4       (66.4 )           72.6       (51.2 )     21.4          
 
                                           
 
                                                       
OPERATING INCOME
    656.6       66.4       723.0       567.4       51.6       619.0       16.8 %
% of sales
    10.6 %             11.7 %     9.9 %             10.8 %        
 
                                                       
Nonoperating expenses:
                                                       
Interest expense, net
    132.0             132.0       127.1             127.1          
Other expense/(income)
    9.7             9.7       (23.1 )           (23.1 )        
 
                                           
 
    141.7             141.7       104.0             104.0       36.3 %
 
                                           
 
                                                       
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    514.9       66.4       581.3       463.4       51.6       515.0       12.9 %
% of sales
    8.3 %             9.4 %     8.1 %             9.0 %        
 
                                                       
Income taxes
    44.2       18.2       62.4       57.1       18.7       75.8       (17.7 )%
Effective rate
    8.6 %             10.7 %     12.3 %             14.7 %        
 
                                           
 
                                                       
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    470.7       48.2       518.9       406.3       32.9       439.2       18.1 %
% of sales
    7.6 %             8.4 %     7.1 %             7.7 %        
 
                                           
 
                                                       
Discontinued operations, net of tax:
                                                       
Net loss
    (85.7 )     85.7             (155.0 )     155.0                
 
                                           
 
                                                       
NET INCOME
  $ 385.0     $ 133.9     $ 518.9     $ 251.3     $ 187.9     $ 439.2       18.1 %
 
                                           
% of sales
    6.2 %             8.4 %     4.4 %             7.7 %        
 
                                                       
EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
                                                       
Basic
  $ 1.71     $ 0.18     $ 1.89     $ 1.48     $ 0.12     $ 1.60          
Diluted
  $ 1.71     $ 0.17     $ 1.88     $ 1.48     $ 0.12     $ 1.60          
 
                                                       
LOSS PER SHARE FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
                                                       
Basic
  $ (0.31 )   $ 0.31     $     $ (0.56 )   $ 0.56     $          
Diluted
  $ (0.31 )   $ 0.31     $     $ (0.56 )   $ 0.56     $          
 
                                                       
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
                                                       
Basic
  $ 1.40     $ 0.49     $ 1.89     $ 0.92     $ 0.68     $ 1.60          
Diluted
  $ 1.40     $ 0.48     $ 1.88     $ 0.91     $ 0.68     $ 1.60          
 
                                                       
Average shares outstanding:
                                                       
Basic
    274.6               274.6       274.4               274.4          
Diluted
    275.5               283.8       274.9               274.9          
 
(1)   Charges excluded from “as reported” results for 2006 consist of $66.4 million of Project Acceleration restructuring costs and an $85.7 million net loss related to discontinued operations.
 
(2)   Charges excluded from “as reported” results for 2005 consist of a $0.4 million impairment charge, $51.2 million of Project Acceleration restructuring costs and a $155.0 million net loss related to discontinued operations.

 


 

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
                 
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2006     2005  
Assets:
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 201.0     $ 115.5  
Accounts receivable, net
    1,113.6       1,107.7  
Inventories, net
    850.6       793.8  
Deferred income taxes
    110.1       109.8  
Prepaid expenses and other
    133.5       103.2  
Current assets of discontinued operations
    68.1       242.7  
 
           
 
               
Total Current Assets
    2,476.9       2,472.7  
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    746.9       854.0  
Deferred income taxes
    1.3       37.7  
Goodwill
    2,435.7       2,304.4  
Other intangible assets, net
    458.8       401.7  
Other assets
    190.9       185.2  
Non-current assets of discontinued operations
          190.4  
 
               
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 6,310.5     $ 6,446.1  
 
           
 
               
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
               
 
Accounts payable
  $ 549.9     $ 590.5  
Accrued compensation
    177.9       142.6  
Other accrued liabilities
    710.9       677.7  
Income taxes payable
    144.3       82.6  
Notes payable
    23.9       4.0  
Current portion of long-term debt
    253.6       162.8  
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
    36.1       137.2  
 
           
 
               
Total Current Liabilities
    1,896.6       1,797.4  
 
               
Long-term debt
    1,972.3       2,429.7  
Other non-current liabilities
    551.4       566.6  
Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations
          9.2  
 
               
Stockholders’ Equity
    1,890.2       1,643.2  
 
               
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 6,310.5     $ 6,446.1  
 
           

 


 

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
                 
    For The Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
    2006     2005  
Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 385.0     $ 251.3  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    193.3       191.6  
Impairment charges
    50.9       34.4  
Non-cash restructuring costs
    27.2       56.2  
Deferred income taxes
    (5.0 )     (63.9 )
Gain on sale of assets/debt extinguishment
    (4.5 )     (20.0 )
Stock-based compensation expense
    33.6       6.1  
(Gain)/Loss on disposal of discontinued operations
    (0.7 )     96.8  
Other
    (12.9 )     (23.9 )
Changes in current accounts, excluding the effects of acquisitions:
               
Accounts receivable
    25.1       (51.5 )
Inventories
    (32.2 )     32.3  
Accounts payable
    (51.0 )     27.3  
Accrued liabilities and other
    4.5       44.6  
Discontinued operations
    30.1       60.3  
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 643.4     $ 641.6  
 
               
Investing Activities:
               
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
  $ (60.6 )   $ (740.0 )
Capital expenditures
    (138.3 )     (92.2 )
Disposals of non-current assets and sale of businesses
    187.0       65.5  
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
  $ (11.9 )   $ (766.7 )
 
               
Financing Activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of debt
  $ 177.0     $ 337.0  
Payments on notes payable and long-term debt
    (511.0 )     (360.1 )
Cash dividends
    (232.8 )     (231.5 )
Proceeds from exercised stock options and other
    16.7       (2.6 )
 
           
Net cash used in financing activities
  $ (550.1 )   $ (257.2 )
 
               
Exchange rate effect on cash and cash equivalents
  $ 4.1     $ (7.8 )
 
           
 
               
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    85.5       (390.1 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    115.5       505.6  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 201.0     $ 115.5  
 
           

 


 

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Calculation of Free Cash Flow (1)
                 
    For The Three Months Ended December 31,  
    2006     2005  
 
           
Free Cash Flow (in millions):
               
 
               
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 239.1     $ 190.3  
Capital expenditures
    (44.2 )     (22.3 )
 
           
 
               
Free Cash Flow
  $ 194.9     $ 168.0  
 
           
                 
    For The Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
    2006     2005  
 
           
Free Cash Flow (in millions):
               
 
               
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 643.4     $ 641.6  
Capital expenditures
    (138.3 )     (92.2 )
 
           
 
               
Free Cash Flow
  $ 505.1     $ 549.4  
 
           
 
(1)   Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flow provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.

 


 

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Financial Worksheet
In Millions
                                                                                                                 
    2006     2005        
            Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)                     Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)             Year-over-year changes  
            Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating             Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating     Net Sales     Operating Income  
    Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     $     %     $     %  
Q1:
                                                                                                               
Cleaning, Organization & Décor
  $ 449.7     $ 38.4     $     $ 38.4       8.5 %   $ 398.0     $ 14.8     $     $ 14.8       3.7 %   $ 51.7       13.0 %   $ 23.6       159.5 %
Office Products
    390.8       32.3             32.3       8.3 %     332.8       33.5             33.5       10.1 %     58.0       17.4 %     (1.2 )     (3.6 )%
Tools & Hardware
    276.8       33.1             33.1       12.0 %     276.4       26.7             26.7       9.7 %     0.4       0.1 %     6.4       24.0 %
Other
    225.3       32.7             32.7       14.5 %     196.5       17.0             17.0       8.7 %     28.8       14.7 %     15.7       92.4 %
 
                                                                                                               
Impairment Charge
                                                                                                   
Restructuring Costs
            (9.1 )     9.1                             (6.5 )           (6.5 )                             6.5          
Corporate
            (17.6 )           (17.6 )                     (9.5 )           (9.5 )                             (8.1 )     85.3 %
 
                                                                                       
Total
  $ 1,342.6     $ 109.8     $ 9.1     $ 118.9       8.9 %   $ 1,203.7     $ 76.0     $     $ 76.0       6.3 %   $ 138.9       11.5 %   $ 42.9       56.4 %
 
                                                                                       
                                                                                                                 
    2006     2005        
            Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)                     Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)             Year-over-year changes  
            Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating             Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating     Net Sales     Operating Income  
    Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     $     %     $     %  
Q2:
                                                                                                               
Cleaning, Organization & Décor
  $ 509.9     $ 57.3     $     $ 57.3       11.2 %   $ 480.1     $ 31.1     $     $ 31.1       6.5 %   $ 29.8       6.2 %   $ 26.2       84.2 %
Office Products
    579.1       99.9             99.9       17.3 %     495.5       98.9             98.9       20.0 %     83.6       16.9 %     1.0       1.0 %
Tools & Hardware
    328.8       53.8             53.8       16.4 %     315.5       49.3             49.3       15.6 %     13.3       4.2 %     4.5       9.1 %
Other
    216.3       29.8             29.8       13.8 %     202.8       26.0             26.0       12.8 %     13.5       6.7 %     3.8       14.6 %
 
                                                                                                               
Impairment Charge
                                              (31.4 )     31.4                                              
Restructuring Costs
            (19.1 )     19.1                             (0.3 )           (0.3 )                             0.3          
Corporate
            (20.0 )           (20.0 )                     (9.7 )           (9.7 )                             (10.3 )     106.2 %
 
                                                                                       
Total
  $ 1,634.1     $ 201.7     $ 19.1     $ 220.8       13.5 %   $ 1,493.9     $ 163.9     $ 31.4     $ 195.3       13.1 %   $ 140.2       9.4 %   $ 25.5       13.1 %
 
                                                                                       
                                                                                                                 
    2006     2005        
            Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)                     Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)             Year-over-year changes  
            Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating             Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating     Net Sales     Operating Income  
    Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     $     %     $     %  
Q3:
                                                                                                               
Cleaning, Organization & Décor
  $ 519.3     $ 67.8     $     $ 67.8       13.1 %   $ 490.9     $ 67.9     $     $ 67.9       13.8 %   $ 28.4       5.8 %   $ (0.1 )     (0.1 )%
Office Products
    517.5       75.7             75.7       14.6 %     427.8       59.9             59.9       14.0 %     89.7       21.0 %     15.8       26.4 %
Tools & Hardware
    324.4       46.2             46.2       14.2 %     318.9       46.3             46.3       14.5 %     5.5       1.7 %     (0.1 )     (0.2 )%
Other
    224.9       28.9             28.9       12.9 %     199.0       25.4             25.4       12.8 %     25.9       13.0 %     3.5       13.8 %
 
                                                                                                               
Impairment Charge
                                              25.2       (25.2 )                                            
Restructuring Costs
            (22.1 )     22.1                             (14.6 )           (14.6 )                             14.6          
Corporate
            (18.3 )           (18.3 )                     (10.1 )           (10.1 )                             (8.2 )     81.2 %
 
                                                                                       
Total
  $ 1,586.1     $ 178.2     $ 22.1     $ 200.3       12.6 %   $ 1,436.6     $ 200.0     $ (25.2 )   $ 174.8       12.2 %   $ 149.5       10.4 %   $ 25.5       14.6 %
 
                                                                                       
                                                                                                                 
    2006     2005        
            Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)                     Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)             Year-over-year changes  
            Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating             Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating     Net Sales     Operating Income  
    Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     $     %     $     %  
Q4:
                                                                                                               
Cleaning, Organization & Décor
  $ 516.8     $ 45.6     $     $ 45.6       8.8 %   $ 552.0     $ 32.0     $     $ 32.0       5.8 %   $ (35.2 )     (6.4 )%   $ 13.6       42.5 %
Office Products
    544.2       79.1             79.1       14.5 %     457.2       73.7             73.7       16.1 %     87.0       19.0 %     5.4       7.3 %
Tools & Hardware
    332.2       51.9             51.9       15.6 %     349.5       48.8             48.8       14.0 %     (17.3 )     (4.9 )%     3.1       6.4 %
Other
    245.0       26.5             26.5       10.8 %     224.3       35.1             35.1       15.6 %     20.7       9.2 %     (8.6 )     (24.5 )%
 
                                                                                                               
Impairment Charge
                                              5.8       (5.8 )                                            
Restructuring Costs
            (16.1 )     16.1                             (51.2 )     51.2                                              
Corporate
            (20.1 )           (20.1 )                     (16.7 )           (16.7 )                             (3.4 )     20.4 %
 
                                                                                       
Total
  $ 1,638.2     $ 166.9     $ 16.1     $ 183.0       11.2 %   $ 1,583.0     $ 127.5     $ 45.4     $ 172.9       10.9 %   $ 55.2       3.5 %   $ 10.1       5.8 %
 
                                                                                       
                                                                                                                 
    2006     2005        
            Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)                     Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)             Year-over-year changes  
            Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating             Reported     Excluded     Ex Charges     Operating     Net Sales     Operating Income  
    Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     Net Sales     OI     Charges     OI     Margin     $     %     $     %  
YTD:
                                                                                                               
Cleaning, Organization & Décor
  $ 1,995.7     $ 209.1     $     $ 209.1       10.5 %   $ 1,921.0     $ 145.8     $     $ 145.8       7.6 %   $ 74.7       3.9 %   $ 63.3       43.4 %
Office Products
    2,031.6       287.0             287.0       14.1 %     1,713.3       266.0             266.0       15.5 %     318.3       18.6 %     21.0       7.9 %
Tools & Hardware
    1,262.2       185.0             185.0       14.7 %     1,260.3       171.1             171.1       13.6 %     1.9       0.2 %     13.9       8.1 %
Other
    911.5       117.9             117.9       12.9 %     822.6       103.5             103.5       12.6 %     88.9       10.8 %     14.4       13.9 %
 
                                                                                                               
Impairment Charge
                                              (0.4 )     0.4                                              
Restructuring Costs
            (66.4 )     66.4                             (72.6 )     51.2       (21.4 )                             21.4          
Corporate
            (76.0 )           (76.0 )                     (46.0 )           (46.0 )                             (30.0 )     65.2 %
 
                                                                                       
Total
  $ 6,201.0     $ 656.6     $ 66.4     $ 723.0       11.7 %   $ 5,717.2     $ 567.4     $ 51.6     $ 619.0       10.8 %   $ 483.8       8.5 %   $ 104.0       16.8 %
 
                                                                                       
 
(1)   Charges are primarily related to restructuring and impairment.

 


 

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Three Months Ended December 31, 2006
In Millions
Currency Analysis
                                                         
    2006     2005     Year-over-year Increase (Decrease)        
    Sales as     Currency     Adjusted     Sales as     Excluding     Including     Currency  
    Reported     Impact     Sales     Reported     Currency     Currency     Impact  
By Segment                        
 
Cleaning, Organization & Décor
  $ 516.8     $ (2.9 )   $ 513.9     $ 552.0       (6.9 )%     (6.4 )%     0.5 %
Office Products
    544.2       (13.1 )     531.1       457.2       16.2 %     19.0 %     2.9 %
Tools & Hardware
    332.2       (4.8 )     327.4       349.5       (6.3 )%     (4.9 )%     1.4 %
Other
    245.0       (3.1 )     241.9       224.3       7.8 %     9.2 %     1.4 %
 
                                               
 
Total Company
  $ 1,638.2     $ (23.9 )   $ 1,614.3     $ 1,583.0       2.0 %     3.5 %     1.5 %
 
                                               
 
                                                       
By Geography                                                        
 
                                                       
United States
  $ 1,188.2     $     $ 1,188.2     $ 1,208.3       (1.7 )%     (1.7 )%     0.0 %
Canada
    100.6       (3.3 )     97.3       97.0       0.3 %     3.7 %     3.4 %
 
                                               
North America
    1,288.8       (3.3 )     1,285.5       1,305.3       (1.5 )%     (1.3 )%     0.3 %
 
Europe
    223.4       (18.8 )     204.6       165.7       23.5 %     34.8 %     11.3 %
Central & South America
    68.7       (0.1 )     68.6       63.7       7.7 %     7.8 %     0.2 %
All Other
    57.3       (1.7 )     55.6       48.3       15.1 %     18.6 %     3.5 %
 
                                               
 
Total Company
  $ 1,638.2     $ (23.9 )   $ 1,614.3     $ 1,583.0       2.0 %     3.5 %     1.5 %
 
                                               

 


 

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2006
In Millions
Currency Analysis
                                                         
    2006     2005     Year-over-year Increase (Decrease)        
    Sales as     Currency     Adjusted     Sales as     Excluding     Including     Currency  
    Reported     Impact     Sales     Reported     Currency     Currency     Impact  
By Segment                        
 
Cleaning, Organization & Décor
  $ 1,995.7     $ (14.8 )   $ 1,980.9     $ 1,921.0       3.1 %     3.9 %     0.8 %
Office Products
    2,031.6       (13.3 )     2,018.3       1,713.3       17.8 %     18.6 %     0.8 %
Tools & Hardware
    1,262.2       (9.4 )     1,252.8       1,260.3       (0.6 )%     0.2 %     0.7 %
Other
    911.5       (3.1 )     908.4       822.6       10.4 %     10.8 %     0.4 %
 
                                               
 
Total Company
  $ 6,201.0     $ (40.6 )   $ 6,160.4     $ 5,717.2       7.8 %     8.5 %     0.7 %
 
                                               
 
                                                       
By Geography                                                        
 
                                                       
United States
  $ 4,603.4     $     $ 4,603.4     $ 4,338.5       6.1 %     6.1 %     0.0 %
Canada
    387.9       (26.7 )     361.2       352.2       2.6 %     10.1 %     7.6 %
 
                                               
North America
    4,991.3       (26.7 )     4,964.6       4,690.7       5.8 %     6.4 %     0.6 %
 
                                                       
Europe
    781.0       (11.2 )     769.8       639.8       20.3 %     22.1 %     1.8 %
Central & South America
    239.3       (3.4 )     235.9       224.8       4.9 %     6.5 %     1.5 %
All Other
    189.4       0.7       190.1       161.9       17.4 %     17.0 %     (0.4 )%
 
                                               
 
Total Company
  $ 6,201.0     $ (40.6 )   $ 6,160.4     $ 5,717.2       7.8 %     8.5 %     0.7 %
 
                                               

 


 

Q4 2006 Earnings Presentation January 30, 2007


 

FY 2006 Summary Strong net sales growth of 8.5% and internal sales growth of 4.7% driven by Double digit increase in Home & Family segment Mid single digit increase in Office Products segment, Rubbermaid Home Products, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, and the Irwin and Lenox branded tool businesses Expanded gross margins to 33.4%, a 260 basis point improvement over the prior year. Increased operating income by $104 million or 16.8% and "normalized" EPS by $0.27 or 21.6% over the prior year Optimized the portfolio with the integration of the DYMO acquisition and the divestitures of Little Tikes and Home Decor Europe Made significant investments in strategic brand building and corporate initiatives to support future sales growth and income Announced approximately two-thirds of intended manufacturing facility closures under Project Acceleration


 

EPS Walk: Previous Guidance and Prior Year to FY 2006 1 1 2 1 2


 

EPS Walk: FY 2005 and FY 2006 "Normalized" EPS 1 1 1


 

FY 2006 Sales Growth Elements


 

EPS Walk: Previous Guidance and Prior Year to Q406 1 1 2 2 1


 

FY 2007 Guidance 1 1 1


 

EPS Walk: Q1 2007 Earnings Per Share Estimate 1 1 2 1 2


 

Appendix


 

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 the effects of Project Acceleration, sales, income/(loss), earnings per share, operating income or gross margin improvements, capital and other expenditures, cash flow, dividends, restructuring costs, costs and cost savings, debt ratings, and management's plans, projections and objectives for future operations and performance. These statements are accompanied by words such as "expect," "project," "will," "believes," "estimate" and similar expressions. 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; competition with other manufacturers and distributors of consumer products; major retailers' strong bargaining power; changes in the prices of raw materials; our ability to develop innovative new products and to develop, maintain and strengthen our end-user brands; our ability to expeditiously close facilities and move operations while managing foreign regulations and other impediments; our ability to implement successfully information technology solutions throughout our organization; our ability to improve productivity and streamline operations; the risks inherent in our foreign operations and those factors listed in the company's most recent quarterly report on Form 10- Q, including Exhibit 99.1 thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


 

Reconciliation: FY 2005 and 2006 "Normalized" EPS 1 1


 

Reconciliation: Q4 2005 and 2006 EPS


 

Reconciliation: Q1 2006 and 2007 EPS