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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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

 

For the quarterly period ended June 3, 20172, 2018

 

OR

 

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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

 

For the transition period from to

 

Commission file number: 001-09225

 

H.B. FULLER COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Minnesota

41-0268370 

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

41-0268370

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

  
  

1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota

55110-5101

(Address of principal executive offices)

55110-5101

(Zip Code)

                                                    

(651) 236-5900

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.         Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).         Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,”filer”, “accelerated filer,”filer”, “smaller reporting company,”company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer

[X]

[X]

Accelerated filer

[  ]

Non-accelerated filer

[   ]

(Do (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company [  ]
 

Smaller reporting company

[  ]

Emerging growth company

[  ]

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.[  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

Yes [  ] No [X]

 

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share, was 50,533,58650,612,407 as of June 23, 2017.22, 2018.

 

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H.B. Fuller Company

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
   

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

3

   
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 and May 28, 2016

3

   
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 and May 28, 2016

4

   
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 3, 20172, 2018 and December 3, 20162, 2017

5

   
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Total Equity as of June 3, 20172, 2018 and December 3, 20162, 2017

6

   
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 and May 28, 2016

7

   
 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

8

   

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

2729

   

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

4042

   

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

4143

   

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

4144

   

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

4144

   

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

4346

   

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

4346

   

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

4447

   

SIGNATURES

4548

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

 
  

2018

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

 

Net revenue

 $789,387  $561,651  $1,502,466  $1,064,974 

Cost of sales

  (567,002)  (415,613)  (1,092,376)  (779,940)

Gross profit

  222,385   146,038   410,090   285,034 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  (145,199)  (102,770)  (296,219)  (215,685)

Operating income

  77,186   43,268   113,871   69,349 

Other income (expense), net

  3,850   (929)  4,883   (903)

Interest expense, net

  (25,223)  (7,329)  (49,727)  (15,114)

Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments

  55,813   35,010   69,027   53,332 

Income taxes

  (13,488)  (11,151)  19,144   (16,916)

Income from equity method investments

  2,139   2,005   3,960   4,279 

Net income including non-controlling interests

  44,464   25,864   92,131   40,695 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

  (13)  3   2   (33)

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller

 $44,451  $25,867  $92,133  $40,662 
                 
Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders:                

Basic

  0.88   0.51   1.82   0.81 

Diluted

  0.86   0.50   1.78   0.79 
                 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

                

Basic

  50,551   50,496   50,511   50,369 

Diluted

  51,846   51,686   51,872   51,573 
                 

Dividends declared per common share

 $0.155  $0.15  $0.305  $0.29 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

 
  

2018

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

 

Net income including non-controlling interests

 $44,464  $25,864  $92,131  $40,695 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                

Foreign currency translation

  (40,757)  18,513   (19,302)  7,994 

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax

  1,660   1,593   3,320   3,183 

Interest rate swaps, net of tax

  4,584   10   20,536   20 

Cash-flow hedges, net of tax

  (12)  (23)  (6,853)  106 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

  (34,525)  20,093   (2,299)  11,303 

Comprehensive income

  9,939   45,957   89,832   51,998 

Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

  8   3   (20)  34 

Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller

 $9,931  $45,954  $89,852  $51,964 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

  

(Unaudited)

     
  

June 2,

  

December 2,

 
  

2018

  

2017

 

Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $129,248  $194,398 

Trade receivables (net of allowances of $16,503 and $11,670, as of June 2, 2018 and December 2, 2017, respectively)

  477,655   473,700 

Inventories

  404,680   359,505 

Other current assets

  144,088   117,389 

Total current assets

  1,155,671   1,144,992 
         

Property, plant and equipment

  1,296,320   1,288,287 

Accumulated depreciation

  (642,930)  (618,093)

Property, plant and equipment, net

  653,390   670,194 
         

Goodwill

  1,338,546   1,336,684 

Other intangibles, net

  949,662   1,001,792 

Other assets

  241,628   206,984 

Total assets

 $4,338,897  $4,360,646 
         

Liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity

        

Current liabilities:

        

Notes payable

 $14,974  $31,468 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  51,898   21,515 

Trade payables

  263,724   268,467 

Accrued compensation

  66,261   84,903 

Income taxes payable

  52,143   14,335 

Other accrued expenses

  66,407   84,225 

Total current liabilities

  515,407   504,913 
         

Long-term debt, excluding current maturities

  2,338,080   2,398,927 

Accrued pension liabilities

  75,394   71,205 

Other liabilities

  279,855   341,581 

Total liabilities

  3,208,736   3,316,626 
         

Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)

        
         

Equity:

        

H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity:

        

Preferred stock (no shares outstanding) shares authorized – 10,045,900

  -   - 

Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, shares authorized – 160,000,000, shares outstanding – 50,578,934 and 50,388,839, as of June 2, 2018 and December 2, 2017, respectively

  50,579   50,389 

Additional paid-in capital

  86,267   74,662 

Retained earnings

  1,214,219   1,119,231 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (221,277)  (200,655)

Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity

  1,129,788   1,043,627 

Non-controlling interest

  373   393 

Total equity

  1,130,161   1,044,020 

Total liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity

 $4,338,897  $4,360,646 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Total Equity

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  H.B. Fuller Company Shareholders       
  

Common

Stock

  

Additional

Paid-in

Capital

  

Retained

Earnings

  

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

  

Non-

Controlling Interests

  

Total

 

Balance at December 3, 2016

 $50,141  $59,564  $1,090,900  $(262,729) $393  $938,269 

Comprehensive income

  -   -   58,242   62,074   39   120,355 

Dividends

  -   -   (29,911)  -   -   (29,911)

Stock option exercises

  514   17,191   -   -   -   17,705 

Share-based compensation plans other, net

  165   17,203   -   -   -   17,368 

Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans

  -   2,010   -   -   -   2,010 

Repurchases of common stock

  (431)  (21,400)  -   -   -   (21,831)

Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest

  -   94   -   -   -   94 

Redeemable non-controlling interest

  -   -   -   -   (39)  (39)

Balance at December 2, 2017

  50,389   74,662   1,119,231   (200,655)  393   1,044,020 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  -   -   92,133   (2,281)  (20)  89,832 

Dividends

  -   -   (15,486)  -   -   (15,486)

Stock option exercises

  80   2,307   -   -   -   2,387 

Share-based compensation plans other, net

  199   13,738   -   -   -   13,937 

Repurchases of common stock

  (89)  (4,440)  -   -   -   (4,529)

Reclassification of AOCI tax effects

  -   -   18,341   (18,341)  -   - 

Balance at June 2, 2018

 $50,579  $86,267  $1,214,219  $(221,277) $373  $1,130,161 

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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net income including non-controlling interests

 $92,131  $40,695 

Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation

  34,159   23,971 

Amortization

  38,519   15,229 

Deferred income taxes

  (48,434)  7 

Income from equity method investments, net of dividends received

  (3,960)  (4,279)

Gain on sale of assets

  (3,172)  (91)

Share-based compensation

  10,434   8,843 

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

  -   (1,353)

Gain on mark to market adjustment related to contingent consideration liability

  (2,373)  (3,603)

Non-cash charge for sale of inventories revalued at acquisition

  -   193 
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:        

Trade receivables, net

  (12,479)  (9,890)

Inventories

  (53,574)  (45,390)

Other assets

  (49,199)  12,602 

Trade payables

  7,700   20,443 

Accrued compensation

  (17,990)  (4,666)

Other accrued expenses

  (16,129)  (6,259)

Income taxes payable

  13,194   (5,569)

Accrued / prepaid pensions

  (5,225)  (2,989)

Other liabilities

  179   3,336 

Other

  38,594   (8,436)

Net cash provided by operating activities

  22,375   32,794 
         

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Purchased property, plant and equipment

  (33,197)  (27,104)

Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired

  -   (123,305)

Purchased investments

  -   (1,250)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

  2,709   868 

Net cash used in investing activities

  (30,488)  (150,791)
         

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

  -   598,000 

Repayment of long-term debt and payment of debt issuance costs

  (25,750)  (508,024)

Net payment of notes payable

  (13,988)  (10,287)

Dividends paid

  (15,414)  (14,614)

Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest

  -   (3,127)

Proceeds from stock options exercised

  2,387   13,926 

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

  -   1,353 

Repurchases of common stock

  (4,529)  (8,872)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

  (57,294)  68,355 
         

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

  257   1,499 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

  (65,150)  (48,143)
         

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  194,398   142,245 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $129,248  $94,102 
         

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

        

Dividends paid with company stock

 $72  $65 

Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized of $109 and $101 for the periods ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017, respectively

 $53,860  $15,393 

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds

 $20,144  $15,739 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FinancialStatements

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CondensedConsolidated Statementsof Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Net revenue

 $561,651  $532,514  $1,064,974  $1,006,840 

Cost of sales

  (415,613)  (374,258)  (779,940)  (710,979)

Gross profit

  146,038   158,256   285,034   295,861 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  (102,770)  (103,684)  (215,685)  (203,451)

Special charges, net

  -   (370)  -   (783)

Other income (expense), net

  (110)  (1,565)  511   (6,647)

Interest expense

  (8,148)  (6,597)  (16,528)  (12,905)

Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments

  35,010   46,040   53,332   72,075 

Income taxes

  (11,151)  (14,290)  (16,916)  (23,050)

Income from equity method investments, net of tax

  2,005   1,640   4,279   3,332 

Net income including non-controlling interests

  25,864   33,390   40,695   52,357 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

  3   (59)  (33)  (108)

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller

 $25,867  $33,331  $40,662  $52,249 
                 

Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders:

     

Basic

  0.51   0.66   0.81   1.04 

Diluted

  0.50   0.65   0.79   1.02 
                 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

                

Basic

  50,496   50,145   50,369   50,052 

Diluted

  51,686   51,253   51,573   51,124 
                 

Dividends declared per common share

 $0.15  $0.14  $0.29  $0.27 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Net income including non-controlling interests

 $25,864  $33,390  $40,695  $52,357 

Other comprehensive income

                

Foreign currency translation

  18,513   1,442   7,994   492 

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax

  1,593   690   3,183   3,355 

Interest rate swaps, net of tax

  10   10   20   20 

Cash-flow hedges, net of tax

  (23)  (440)  106   (191)

Other comprehensive income

  20,093   1,702   11,303   3,676 

Comprehensive income

  45,957   35,092   51,998   56,033 

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

  3   64   34   108 

Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller

 $45,954  $35,028  $51,964  $55,925 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

  

(Unaudited)

     
  

June 3,

  

December 3,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 

Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $94,102  $142,245 

Trade receivables (net of allowances of $12,376 and $12,310, as of June 3,2017 and December 3, 2016, respectively)

  378,622   351,130 

Inventories

  302,336   247,399 

Other current assets

  75,380   70,479 

Total current assets

  850,440   811,253 
         

Property, plant and equipment

  1,111,423   1,093,141 

Accumulated depreciation

  (595,540)  (577,866)

Property, plant and equipment, net

  515,883   515,275 
         

Goodwill

  434,210   366,248 

Other intangibles, net

  239,418   205,359 

Other assets

  160,285   157,733 

Total assets

 $2,200,236  $2,055,868 
         

Liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and total equity

        

Current liabilities:

        

Notes payable

 $28,371  $37,334 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  10,000   80,178 

Trade payables

  181,979   162,964 

Accrued compensation

  49,193   52,444 

Income taxes payable

  9,482   7,985 

Other accrued expenses

  46,356   50,939 

Total current liabilities

  325,381   391,844 
         

Long-term debt, excluding current maturities

  747,738   585,759 

Accrued pension liabilities

  69,245   73,545 

Other liabilities

  66,121   62,174 

Total liabilities

  1,208,485   1,113,322 
         

Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)

        

Redeemable non-controlling interest

  -   4,277 
         

Equity:

        

H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity:

        

Preferred stock (no shares outstanding) shares authorized – 10,045,900

  -   - 

Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, shares authorized – 160,000,000, shares outstanding – 50,517,212 and 50,141,343, as of June 3, 2017 and December 3, 2016, respectively

  50,517   50,141 

Additional paid-in capital

  75,390   59,564 

Retained earnings

  1,116,883   1,090,900 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (251,427)  (262,729)

Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity

  991,363   937,876 

Non-controlling interests

  388   393 

Total equity

  991,751   938,269 

Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and total equity

 $2,200,236  $2,055,868 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Total Equity

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  H.B. Fuller Company Shareholders      
  

Common

Stock

  

Additional

Paid-in

Capital

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)

  

Non-

Controlling

Interests

  

Total

 

Balance at November 28, 2015

 $50,074  $55,522  $994,608  $(227,284) $406  $873,326 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  -   -   124,128   (35,445)  226   88,909 

Dividends

  -   -   (27,836)  -   -   (27,836)

Stock option exercises

  519   10,750   -   -   -   11,269 

Share-based compensation plans other, net

  116   14,485   -   -   -   14,601 

Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans

  -   1,467   -   -   -   1,467 

Repurchases of common stock

  (568)  (22,660)  -   -   -   (23,228)

Redeemable non-controlling interest

  -   -   -   -   (239)  (239)

Balance at December 3, 2016

  50,141   59,564   1,090,900   (262,729)  393   938,269 

Comprehensive income

  -   -   40,662   11,302   34   51,998 

Dividends

  -   -   (14,679)  -   -   (14,679)

Stock option exercises

  407   13,519   -   -   -   13,926 

Share-based compensation plans other, net

  148   9,553   -   -   -   9,701 

Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans

  -   1,353   -   -   -   1,353 

Repurchases of common stock

  (179)  (8,693)  -   -   -   (8,872)

Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest

  -   94   -   -   -   94 

Redeemable non-controlling interest

  -   -   -   -   (39)  (39)

Balance at June 3, 2017

 $50,517  $75,390  $1,116,883  $(251,427) $388  $991,751 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3, 2017

  

May 28, 2016

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net income including non-controlling interests

 $40,695  $52,357 

Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation

  23,971   25,067 

Amortization

  15,229   13,486 

Deferred income taxes

  7   1,101 

Income from equity method investments, net of dividends received

  (4,279)  (3,332)

Gain on sale of assets

  (91)  - 

Share-based compensation

  8,843   6,968 

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

  (1,353)  (592)

Gain on mark to market adjustment to contingent consideration liability

  (3,603)  (891)

Non-cash charge for sale of inventories revalued at acquisition

  193   103 

Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:

     

Trade receivables, net

  (9,890)  13,280 

Inventories

  (45,390)  (9,059)

Other assets

  12,602   9,948 

Trade payables

  20,443   (7,521)

Accrued compensation

  (4,666)  (2,925)

Other accrued expenses

  (6,259)  (6,434)

Income taxes payable

  (5,569)  4,451 

Accrued / prepaid pensions

  (2,989)  (1,785)

Other liabilities

  3,336   (7,829)

Other

  (8,436)  (3,790)

Net cash provided by operating activities

  32,794   82,603 
         

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Purchased property, plant and equipment

  (27,104)  (35,720)

Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired

  (123,305)  (9,123)

Purchased investments

  (1,250)  - 

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

  868   870 

Net cash used in investing activities

  (150,791)  (43,973)
         

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

  598,000   - 

Repayment of long-term debt and payment of debt issuance costs

  (508,024)  (11,250)

Net (payment of) proceeds from notes payable

  (10,287)  11,246 

Dividends paid

  (14,614)  (13,537)

Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest

  (3,127)  - 

Proceeds from stock options exercised

  13,926   7,083 

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

  1,353   592 

Repurchases of common stock

  (8,872)  (6,566)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  68,355   (12,432)
         

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

  1,499   656 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

  (48,143)  26,854 
         

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  142,245   119,168 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $94,102  $146,022 
         

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

        

Dividends paid with company stock

 $65  $124 

Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized of $101 and $314 for the periods ended June 3, 2017 and May 28, 2016, respectively

 $15,393  $14,157 

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds

 $15,739  $18,503 

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes toCondensedConsolidated Financial Statements

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Note1:Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of H.B. Fuller Company and Subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations, comprehensive income, financial position, and cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In our opinion, the unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature considered necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the fiscal year as a whole.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. These unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 3, 20162, 2017 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

On December 4, 2016, for our subsidiaries in Latin America, we changed the functional currency from the U.S. dollar to the entity’s local currency based on management’s analysis of the changes of the economic facts and circumstances in which these subsidiaries operate. The change in functional currency is accounted for prospectively from December 4, 2016 and financial statements prior to and including the six months ended May 28, 2016 and the year ended December 3, 2016 have not been restated for the change in functional currency. Monetary assets and liabilities have been remeasured to the U.S. dollar at current exchange rates. Non-monetary assets (property, plant and equipment, net; goodwill; and intangible assets, net)have been remeasured to reflect the difference between the exchange rate when the asset arose and the exchange rate on the date of the change in functional currency. As a result of this change in functional currency, we recorded an $11,317 cumulative translation adjustment included in other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 3, 2017.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2017,February 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-02, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.  The ASU addresses the stranded income tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income resulting from the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”, hereafter referred to as “U.S. Tax Reform”.  In accordance with ASC Topic 740, the effect of the reduced corporate income tax rate on deferred tax assets and liabilities is included in income from continuing operations during the six months ended June 2, 2018.  Tax effects on items within accumulated other comprehensive income were left stranded at the historical tax rate.  This guidance allows entities to reclassify the stranded income tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings.  Our effective date for adoption of ASU No. 2018-02 is our fiscal year beginning December 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We elected to early adopt the guidance during the first quarter of 2018 using the security-by-security approach.  The adoption of this ASU resulted in an $18,341 reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to retained earnings due to the change in the federal corporate tax rate.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09,Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting. The ASU was issued to provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018 with early adoption permitted. We will apply this guidance to applicable transactions after the adoption date.

 

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation—Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, which requires employers to include only the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in operating expenses. The other components of net benefit cost, including amortization of prior service cost/credit, and settlement and curtailment effects, are to be included in nonoperating expenses. The classification requirements of this standard are applied on a retrospective basis. The ASU also stipulates that only the service cost component of net benefit cost is eligible for capitalization.capitalization on a prospective basis. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018 with early adoption permitted. WeThe components of our net periodic defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit costs are currently evaluating the effect that this guidancepresented in Note 9. The components other than service cost will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.be presented as nonoperating expenses upon adoption. Service cost will remain in operating expenses.

 

In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets. The ASU was issued to clarify the scope of the previous standard and to add guidance for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018. We have evaluated the effect that this guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures and determined it will not have a material impact.

 

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In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Our effective date for prospective adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning November 29, 2020 with early adoption permitted. We will apply this guidance to applicable impairment tests after the adoption date.

 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01,Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. This ASU clarifies the definition of a business when evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses.  Our effective date for prospective adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018. We will apply this guidance to applicable transactions after the adoption date.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18,Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force).This ASU requires that the reconciliation of the beginning-of-period and end-of-period amounts shown in the statement of cash flows include cash and restricted cash equivalents. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018. We have evaluated the effect that this guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures and determined it will not have a material impact.

 

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-17,Consolidation (Topic 810): Interests Held through Related Parties That Are under Common Control.This ASU changes how a decision maker treats indirect interests in a managed variable interest entity held through an entity under common control in its primary beneficiary (consolidation) analysis. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 3, 2017. We have evaluated the effect that this guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures and determined it will not have a material impact.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16,Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory.This ASU changes the timing of income tax recognition for an intercompany sale of assets. The ASU requires the seller’s tax effects and the buyer’s deferred taxes to be recognized immediately upon the sale instead of deferring accounting for the income tax implications until the assets are sold to a third party or recovered through use. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018. We are currently evaluatinghave evaluated the effect that this guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.Statements and related disclosures and determined it will not have a material impact.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15,Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force).This ASU requires changes in the presentation of certain items including but not limited to debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies and distributions received from equity method investees. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018. We are currently evaluating the effect thatAdoption of this guidance will have on oura presentation impact only and will result in a retrospective reclassification of debt prepayment and extinguishment costs within the Consolidated Financial Statements.Statement of Cash Flows from operating to financing cash outflows.

 

In June 2016, the FASB ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Statements.This ASU requires a financial asset (or a group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset(s) to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning November 29, 2020. We are currently evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09,Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.This ASU provides simplification in the accounting for share-based payment transactions including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements and classification in the statement of cash flows.Our effective date We adopted this guidance during the first quarter of 2018. As a result of adoption, excess tax benefits/deficiencies are now recorded as income tax expense and are dependent upon market prices and the volume of stock option exercises and restricted stock vestings during the reporting period. Excess tax benefits of $193 and $829 were recorded as a reduction to income tax expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income during the three and six months ended June 2, 2018, respectively. Excess tax benefits/deficiencies are now also classified as operating activities within the statement of cash flows and are excluded from the calculation of assumed proceeds available to repurchase shares under the treasury stock method. Cash payments to tax authorities for withheld shares in net-settlement features are classified as financing activities. These changes are applied prospectively, with the exception of the classification of cash payments to tax authorities in the statement of cash flows, which were already classified as financing activities. Therefore, no prior period adjustments were made as a result of the adoption of this guidance isguidance. We are continuing our fiscal year beginning December 3, 2017.We are currently evaluatingexisting practice of estimating the effectnumber of awards that will be forfeited in accordance with this guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.ASU.

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net). This ASU provides guidance on recording revenue on a gross basis versus a net basis based on the determination of whether an entity is a principal or an agent when another party is involved in providing goods or services to a customer. The amendments in this ASU affect the guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 and are effective in the same timeframe as ASU No. 2014-09 as discussed below.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02,Leases (Subtopic 842).This guidance changes accounting for leases and requires lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities arising from all leases, including those classified as operating leases under previous accounting guidance, on the balance sheet and requires disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements to increase transparency and comparability among organizations. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 1, 2019 with early adoption permitted. The new guidance must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition approach, and provides for certain practical expedients. We are in the process of selecting lease accounting software and are currently evaluating the impact that the new guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which requires that equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) are to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. However, an entity may choose to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. Furthermore, equity investments without readily determinable fair values are to be assessed for impairment using a quantitative approach.Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018. We have evaluated the effect that this guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures and determined it will not have a material impact.

 

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement ofInventory, which requires a company to measure inventory within the scope of this guidance (inventory measured using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost) at the lower of cost and net realizable value methods. Subsequent measurement is unchanged for inventory measured using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) or retail inventory method. Our effective date for adoption of this guidance is our fiscal year beginning December 3, 2017. We have evaluated the effect that this guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures and determined it will not have a material impact.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. This guidance will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (as stated in ASU No. 2015-14 which defers the effective date and was issued in August 2015) and is now effective for our fiscal year beginning December 2, 2018. Early application as of the original effective date is permitted under ASU 2015-14. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We intend to adopt this guidance using the modified retrospective method. We are continuing to evaluate the effect this guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements, including potential impacts on the timing of revenue recognition and additional information that may be necessary for expanded disclosures regarding revenue. We have identified an implementation project team and related oversight processessubstantially completed contract reviews and have commenceddetermined there are no significant impacts, as these transactions are not accounted for under industry-specific guidance superseded by the assessment phaseASU and generally consist of a single performance obligation to transfer promised goods or services. In addition to assessing the project. We have not concluded asimpact on the Consolidated Financial Statements, we are continuing to whetheranalyze the new guidance will be adopted on a full or modified retrospective basis, but will not apply the early adoption provisionsimpact of the new guidance.standard on our business processes, systems and controls to support recognition and disclosure requirements under this ASU.

Note 2: Acquisitions

 

Note 2: AcquisitionsAdecol

Wisdom Adhesives

 

On January 27,November 1, 2017, we acquired substantially all of the assets of H.E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and its affiliate Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, L.L.C.Adecol Industria Quimica, Limitada (“Adecol”), (“Wisdom Adhesives”) headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. Wisdom Adhesives is a provider of adhesives forGuarulhos, Brazil. Adecol works with customers to develop innovative, high-quality hot melt, reactive and polymer-based adhesive solutions in the packaging, paper converting and assembly markets. The acquisition will help strengthenis expected to enhance our positionbusiness in the North America adhesives market.Brazil by partnering with customers to produce new and better consumer and durable goods products in this region. The purchase price of $123,305 was financed145.9 million Brazilian real, or approximately $44,682, and was funded through borrowings on our revolving credit facility and was recordedexisting cash. Adecol is reported in our Americas Adhesives operating segment. We incurred acquisition related costs of approximately $548, which were recorded as selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the six months ended June 3, 2017.

 

The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of June 3, 2017,2, 2018, subject to the completion of the valuation of WisdomAdecol and further management reviews and assessment of the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We expect the fair value measurement process to be completed when the final appraisals are available, but no later than twelve months from the acquisition date.

The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

  

December 2, 2017

  

Adjustments

  

June 2, 2018

 

Current assets

 $17,877  $(1,131) $16,746 

Property, plant and equipment

  7,308   302   7,610 

Goodwill

  23,282   651   23,933 

Other intangibles

            

Customer relationships

  17,016   (383)  16,633 

Trademarks/trade names

  1,363   (65)  1,298 

Other assets

  4,811   -   4,811 

Current liabilities

  (12,765)  291   (12,474)

Other liabilities

  (14,210)  335   (13,875)

Total purchase price

 $44,682  $-  $44,682 

The preliminary expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 13 years for customer relationships and five years for trademarks/trade names.

Based on the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $23,933 to goodwill for the expected synergies from combining Adecol with our existing business. Such goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill was assigned to our Americas Adhesives operating segment.

Royal Adhesives

On October 20, 2017, we acquired Royal Adhesives and Sealants (“Royal Adhesives”), a manufacturer of high-value specialty adhesives and sealants. Royal Adhesives is a supplier of industrial adhesives in a diverse set of end markets, including aerospace, transportation, commercial roofing, insulating glass, solar, packaging and flooring applications and operates 19 manufacturing facilities in five countries. The acquisition is expected to expand our presence in North America, Europe and China and add new technology and packaging capabilities. The purchase price of $1,622,728 was funded through new debt financing. Royal Adhesives is included in multiple operating segments. See Note 17 for further information on the change to our operating segments for the Royal Adhesives acquisition.

The acquisition fair value measurement was preliminary as of June 2, 2018, subject to the completion of the valuation of Royal Adhesives and further management reviews and assessment of the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We expect the fair value measurement process to be completed when the final appraisals are available, but no later than twelve months from the acquisition date.

 

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The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

 

 

Amount

  

December 2, 2017

  

Adjustments

  

June 2, 2018

 

Current assets

 $13,741 

Accounts receivable

 $64,904  $278  $65,182 

Inventory

  93,680   372   94,052 

Other current assets

  58,508   505   59,013 

Property, plant and equipment

  10,516   126,192   (6,055)  120,137 

Goodwill

  60,557   866,013   9,109   875,122 

Other intangibles

                

Developed technology

  59,800   (300)  59,500 

Customer relationships

  33,300   645,300   (6,500)  638,800 

Trademarks/trade names

  13,600   53,600   (300)  53,300 

Current liabilities

  (8,409)

Other assets

  1,443   (33)  1,410 

Accounts payable

  (40,211)  1,476   (38,735)

Other current liabilities

  (37,261)  (1,318)  (38,579)

Other liabilities

  (269,240)  2,766   (266,474)

Total purchase price

 $123,305  $1,622,728  $-  $1,622,728 

 

 

The preliminary expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 years for developed technology, 18 years for customer relationships and 15 years for trademarks/trade names.

Based on the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $875,122 to goodwill for the expected synergies from combining Royal Adhesives with our existing business. The goodwill was assigned to multiple operating segments. The amount of goodwill that is deductible for tax purposes is $38,275. The remaining goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

Wisdom Adhesives

On January 27, 2017, we acquired substantially all of the assets of H.E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc. and its affiliate Wisdom Adhesives Southeast, L.L.C., (“Wisdom Adhesives”) headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. Wisdom Adhesives is a provider of adhesives for the packaging, paper converting and durable assembly markets. The acquisition is expected to strengthen our position in the North America adhesives market. The purchase price of $123,549 was financed through borrowings on our revolving credit facility and is reported in our Americas Adhesives operating segment. We incurred acquisition related costs of approximately $547, which were recorded as selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the six months ended June 3, 2017.

The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:

  

December 2, 2017

 

Current assets

 $13,844 

Property, plant and equipment

  8,641 

Goodwill

  59,826 

Other intangibles

    

Customer relationships

  45,300 

Trademarks/trade names

  4,400 

Current liabilities

  (8,462)

Total purchase price

 $123,549 

The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 years for customer relationships and 10 years for trademarks/trade names.

 

Based on the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $60,557$59,826 to goodwill for the expected synergies from combining Wisdom Adhesives with our existing business. Such goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill was assigned to our Americas Adhesives operating segment. The Wisdom Adhesives acquisition does not represent a material business combination, therefore pro forma financial information is not provided.

 

Cyberbond

On June 8, 2016, we acquired Cyberbond, L.L.C., (“Cyberbond”) headquartered in Batavia, Illinois with operations in the United States and Europe. Cyberbond is a provider

Note 3: Restructuring Actions

 

The following table summarizes the final fair value measurementCompany has approved restructuring plans consisting of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

  

Amount

 

Current assets

 $4,425 

Property, plant and equipment

  2,038 

Goodwill

  23,654 

Other intangibles

    

Developed technology

  2,000 

Customer relationships

  14,400 

Trademarks/trade names

  700 

Other assets

  161 

Current liabilities

  (1,889)

Long-term liabilities

  (3,307)

Total purchase price

 $42,182 

The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are seven years for developed technology, 15 years for customer relationships and 10 years for trademarks/trade names.

Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $23,654 to goodwill for the expected synergies from combining Cyberbond with our existing business. The amount of goodwill deductible for tax purposes is $10,658. The goodwill was assigned to our Engineering Adhesives operating segment. The Cyberbond acquisition does not represent a material business combination, therefore pro forma financial information is not provided.

Advanced Adhesives

On April 29, 2016, we acquired Advanced Adhesives Pty Limited and the business assets of Advanced Adhesives (New Zealand) Limited (together referred to as “Advanced Adhesives”), providers of industrial adhesives in Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition will help us to strengthen our industrial adhesives market position and leverage a broader technology portfolio in both Australia and New Zealand. The combined purchase price of $10,365 was funded through existing cash and was recorded in our Asia Pacific operating segment. We incurred acquisition related costs of approximately $646, which were recorded as SG&A expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the year ended December 3, 2016.

The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

  

Amount

 

Current assets

 $5,704 

Property, plant and equipment

  594 

Goodwill

  102 

Other intangibles

    

Customer relationships

  7,575 

Trademarks/trade names

  146 

Current liabilities

  (2,671)

Long-term liabilities

  (1,085)

Total purchase price

 $10,365 

The expected lives of the acquired intangible assets are 15 years for customer relationships and one year for trademarks/trade names.

Based on the fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we allocated $102 to goodwill for the expected synergies from combining Advanced Adhesives with our existing business. Such goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill was assigned to our Asia Pacific operating segment. The Advanced Adhesives acquisition does not represent a material business combination, therefore pro forma financial information is not provided.

Note3:Restructuring Actions

Business Integration Project

The integration of the industrial adhesives business we acquired in March 2012 involved a significant amount of restructuring and capital investment to optimize the new combined entity. In addition, we took a series of actions in our existing EIMEA operating segment to improve the profitability and future growth prospects of this operating segment. We combined these two initiatives into a single project which we refer to as the “Business Integration Project.” During the second quarter and six months ended May 28, 2016, weincurred costs of $370 and $783 related to transformation costs, workforce reduction costs, facility exit costs and other related costs for the Business Integration Project, which are included in special charges, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The Business Integration Project was substantially complete at the end of 2016.

2017 RestructuringPlan

During the first quarter of 2017, we approved a restructuring plan (the “2017 Restructuring Plan”) related toconsolidation plans, organizational changes and other actions related to the integration of the operations of Royal Adhesives with the operations of the Company and other actions to optimize operations. The 2017 Restructuring Plan was implemented inoperations during the first quarter of 2017 and is currently expected to be completed by mid-year of fiscal 2018. During the three and six months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $5,634 and $15,802, respectively, related to the implementation of the 2017 Restructuring Plan.

2017. The following table summarizes the pre-tax distribution of charges under these restructuring chargesplans by income statement classification:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

 

Cost of sales

 $956  $5,252  $1,188  $8,899 

Selling, general and administrative

  368   382   1,965   6,903 
  $1,324  $5,634  $3,153  $15,802 

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3, 2017

  

June 3, 2017

 

Cost of sales

 $5,252  $8,899 

Selling, general and administrative

  382   6,903 
  $5,634  $15,802 

The following table summarizes the pre-tax impact of restructuring charges by segment:

 

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

 

Americas Adhesives

 $53  $39  $856  $1,765 

EIMEA

  567   1,266   525   6,055 

Asia Pacific

  -   35   3   1,887 

Construction Adhesives

  545   4,209   1,354   5,458 

Engineering Adhesives

  159   85   415   637 
  $1,324  $5,634  $3,153  $15,802 
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The following table summarizes the pre-tax impact of restructuring charges by segment:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3, 2017

  

June 3, 2017

 

Americas Adhesives

 $39  $1,765 

EIMEA

  1,266   6,055 

Asia Pacific

  35   1,887 

Construction Products

  4,209   5,458 

Engineering Adhesives

  85   637 
  $5,634  $15,802 

 

 

A summary of the restructuring liability duringis presented below:

  

Employee-

Related

  

Asset-Related

  

Other

  

Total

 

Expenses incurred

 $10,266  $5,394  $2,371  $18,031 

Non-cash charges

  -   (4,291)  -   (4,291)

Cash payments

  (9,210)  (1,103)  (2,351)  (12,664)

Foreign currency translation

  430   -   -   430 

Balance at December 2, 2017

 $1,486  $-  $20  $1,506 

Expenses incurred

  2,296   642   215   3,153 

Non-cash charges

  -   (366)  -   (366)

Cash payments

  (1,392)  (276)  (218)  (1,886)

Foreign currency translation

  (30)  -   -   (30)

Balance at June 2, 2018

 $2,360  $-  $17  $2,377 

Non-cash charges for the six months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 is presented below:

  

Employee-

Related

  

Asset-Related

  

Other

  

Total

 

Balance at December 3, 2016

 $-  $-  $-  $- 

Expenses incurred

  9,898   5,094   810   15,802 

Non-cash charges

  -   (4,291)  -   (4,291)

Cash payments

  (5,810)  (803)  (505)  (7,118)

Foreign currency translation

  261   -   -   261 

Balance at June 3, 2017

 $4,349  $-  $305  $4,654 

Non-cash charges include accelerated depreciation resulting from the cessation of use of certain long-lived assets and the recording of a provision related to the discontinuance of certain retail and wholesale products. Restructuring liabilities have been classified as a component of other accrued expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

Note 4: Inventories

The composition of inventories is as follows:

  

June 3,

  

December 3,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 

Raw materials

 $149,629  $116,200 

Finished goods

  165,028   142,397 

LIFO reserve

  (12,321)  (11,198)

Total inventories

 $302,336  $247,399 

Note 4: Inventories

The composition of inventories is as follows:

  

June 2,

  

December 2,

 
  

2018

  

2017

 

Raw materials

 $192,221  $174,325 

Finished goods

  225,552   198,273 

LIFO reserve

  (13,093)  (13,093)

Total inventories

 $404,680  $359,505 

Note55: : Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

The goodwill activity for the six months ended June 3, 20172, 2018 is presented below:

 

  

Americas

      

Asia

  

Construction

  

Engineering

     
  

Adhesives

  

EIMEA

  

Pacific

  

Products

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 

Balance at December 3, 2016

 $59,821  $98,876  $17,481  $21,901  $168,169  $366,248 

Acquisitions

  60,5571  -   -   -   -   60,557 

Currency impact

  (646)  4,844   339   22   2,846   7,405 

Balance at June 3, 2017

 $119,732  $103,720  $17,820  $21,923  $171,015  $434,210 
  

Americas

      

Asia

  

Construction

  

Engineering

     
  

Adhesives

  

EIMEA

  

Pacific

  

Adhesives

  

Adhesives

  

Total

 

Balance at December 2, 2017

 $373,328  $177,464  $21,514  $324,860  $439,518  $1,336,684 

Acquisitions 1

  3,080   727   35   3,168   2,727   9,737 

Currency impact

  (1,778)  (4,874)  (111)  (245)  (867)  (7,875)

Balance at June 2, 2018

 $374,630  $173,317  $21,438  $327,783  $441,378  $1,338,546 

 

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PreliminaryAdjustments to preliminary goodwill balancefor Royal Adhesives and Adecol as of June 3, 2017.2, 2018.

As discussed in Note 17, as of the beginning of fiscal 2018, we modified our operating segment structure by allocating the Royal Adhesives segment into each of the five other segments. This resulted in a change in our reporting units. We allocated goodwill to our reporting units using the relative fair value approach.

Balances of amortizable identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets, are as follows:

 

 

  

June 2, 2018

 

Amortizable Intangible Assets

 

Purchased

Technology &

Patents

  

Customer Relationships

  

All Other

  

Total

 

Original cost

 $131,002  $957,152  $109,330  $1,197,484 

Accumulated amortization

  (32,522)  (171,572)  (44,284)  (248,378)

Net identifiable intangibles

 $98,480  $785,580  $65,046  $949,106 

 

Balances of amortizable identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets, are as follows:

  

June 3, 2017

 

Amortizable Intangible Assets

 

Purchased

Technology &

Patents

  

Customer

Relationships

  

All Other

  

Total

 

Original cost

 $70,651  $289,181  $65,350  $425,182 

Accumulated amortization

  (29,189)  (123,054)  (34,092)  (186,335)

Net identifiable intangibles

 $41,462  $166,127  $31,258  $238,847 

 

December 3, 2016

  

December 2, 2017

 

Amortizable Intangible Assets

 

Purchased

Technology &

Patents

  

Customer

Relationships

  

All Other

  

Total

  

Purchased

Technology &

Patents

  

Customer Relationships

  

All Other

  

Total

 

Original cost

 $70,504  $251,329  $51,116  $372,949  $132,495  $968,060  $110,576  $1,211,131 

Accumulated amortization

  (21,448)  (116,411)  (30,198)  (168,057)  (27,478)  (144,964)  (37,417)  (209,859)

Net identifiable intangibles

 $49,056  $134,918  $20,918  $204,892  $105,017  $823,096  $73,159  $1,001,272 

 

 

Amortization expense with respect to amortizable intangible assets was $7,874$19,276 and $6,788$7,874 for the second quarterthree months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017, and May 28, 2016, respectively, and $15,229$38,519 and $13,486$15,229 for the six months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017, and May 28, 2016, respectively.

 

Estimated aggregate amortization expense based on the current carrying value of amortizable intangible assets for the next five fiscal years are as follows:

 

 

Remainder of

                      

Remainder

                     

Fiscal Year

 

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

Thereafter

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2022

  

Thereafter

 

Amortization Expense

 $16,751  $32,398  $30,224  $27,843  $26,372  $105,259  $38,140  $75,846  $73,309  $71,767  $69,193  $620,851 

 

Non-amortizable intangible assets as of June 3, 2017 are $571

Non-amortizable intangible assets as of June 2, 2018 and December 2, 2017 are $556 and $520, respectively and are related to trademarks and trade names.

 

Note 6: Long-Term Debt

 

On April 12, 2017, we entered into a credit agreement with a consortium of financial institutions under which we established a $400,000 multi-currency revolving credit facility and a $100,000 term loan that we can use to repay existing indebtedness, finance working capital needs, finance acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes. Interest on the revolving credit facility is payable at LIBOR plus 1.10 percent. A facility fee of 0.15 percent is payable quarterly. The interest rate on the term loan is payable at LIBOR plus 1.25 percent. The interest rates and the facility fee are based on a ratings grid. The credit agreement replaced the previous credit agreement entered into on October 31, 2014. The April 12, 2017 credit agreement expires April 12, 2022.

During the second quarter ended June 3, 2017,February 27, 2018 we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert $125,000$200,000 of our Series E private placementTerm Loan B Credit Agreement (“Term Loan B”) issued on October 20, 2017 to a variablefixed interest rate of 1-month LIBOR (in arrears) plus 2.224.589 percent.

the issuance of these interest rate swaps.

 

On February 14, 2017,March 9, 2018, we issued $300,000 aggregate principal of 10-year long-term unsecured public notes (“4.000% Notes”) due February 15, 2027 with a fixed coupon of 4.00 percent. Proceeds from this debt issuance were used to repay $138,000 outstanding under the revolving credit facility and prepay $158,750 of our term loan. We entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert $150,000$100,000 of the $300,000 4.000% Notesour Term Loan B Credit Agreement to a variablefixed interest rate of 1-month LIBOR (in advance) plus 1.864.490 percent.

On March 26, 2018, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert $200,000 of our Term Loan B Credit Agreement to a fixed interest rate of 4.176 percent. See Note 13 for further discussion of the issuance of these interest rate swaps.

 

We adopted ASU No. 2015-03,Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): SimplifyingOn April 23, 2018 we amended our Term Loan B Credit Agreement to reduce the Presentation of Debt Issue Costs, during the quarter ended March 4, 2017 on a retrospective basis. The impact of adopting ASU No. 2015-03 on our financial statements was the reclassification of deferred debt issuance costsinterest rate from LIBOR plus 2.25 percent to LIBOR plus 2.00 percent. Fixed interest rates related to our long-term debt, withswap agreements disclosed have been updated to reflect the exception of our revolving credit line, from an asset to a direct deduction to the corresponding debt.  Reclassifications from an asset to a direct deduction to the corresponding debt of $2,386 was included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 3, 2016. amendment.

Note 7: Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest

 

We account forPrior to the end of the first quarter of 2017, we had a non-controlling interest in H.B. Fuller Kimya Sanayi Ticaret A.S. (“HBF Kimya”) which was accounted for as a redeemable non-controlling interest because both the non-controlling shareholder and H.B. Fuller had an option, exercisable beginning August 1, 2018, to require the redemption of the shares owned by the non-controlling shareholder at a price determined by a formula based on 24 months trailing EBITDA. Since the option made the redemption of the non-controlling ownership shares of HBF Kimya outside of our control, these shares arewere classified as a redeemable non-controlling interest in temporary equity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The non-controlling shareholder was entitled to increase his ownership by 1 percent per year for 5 years up to a maximum of 13 percent ownership based on the achievement of profitability targets in each year. The option was subject to a minimum price of €3,500.

 

The results of operations for the HBF Kimya non-controlling interest iswere consolidated in our financial statements. Both the non-controlling interest and the accretion adjustment to redemption value arewere included in net income attributable to non-controlling interests in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and infor the carrying value of the redeemable non-controlling interest on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. HBF Kimya’s functional currency is the Turkish lira and changes in exchange rates affect the reported amount of the redeemable non-controlling interest.three months ended March 4, 2017.

 

During the first quarter ofthree months ended March 4, 2017,we purchased the remaining shares from the non-controlling shareholder for €4,206. The difference between the non-controlling interest balance and the purchase price was recorded in additional paid-in capital infor the first quarter ofthree months ended March 4, 2017.

 

  

Redeemable

 
  

Non-Controlling

 
  

Interest

 

Balance at December 3, 2016

 $4,277 

Net income attributed to redeemable non-controlling interest

  39 

Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest

  (4,468)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  152 

Balance at June 3, 2017

 $- 

Note 8: Accounting for Share-Based Compensation

 

Overview 

 

We have various share-based compensation programs, which provide for equity awards including non-qualified stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units, performance awards and deferred compensation. These equity awards fall under several plans and are described in detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 3, 2016.2, 2017.

 

During the first quarter of 2018, we adopted ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The adoption is required to be implemented prospectively. See Note 1 for additional information regarding ASU No. 2016-09.

 

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Grant-Date Fair Value 

 

We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the grant-date fair value of an award. The fair value of options granted during the quartersix months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 and May 28, 2016 werewas calculated using the following weighted average assumptions:

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
 

June 3, 2017

  

May 28, 2016

  

June 3, 2017

  

May 28, 2016

  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

 

Expected life (in years)

   4.75     4.75     4.75     4.75   4.75  4.75  4.75  4.75 

Weighted-average expected volatility

   24.32%     28.55%     24.85%     29.01%   23.56%  24.32%  23.30%  24.85% 

Expected volatility

  24.31%-24.33%   28.00% -29.20%   24.31% -24.88%   28.00% -29.23%   23.42%-23.58%   24.31%-24.33%   23.18%-23.58%   24.31%-24.88% 

Risk-free interest rate

   1.81%     1.25%     1.89%     1.43%    2.54%-2.90%  1.81%   2.38%-2.90%  1.89% 

Expected dividend yield

   1.11%     1.27%     1.12%     1.55%   1.21%  1.11%  1.14%  1.12% 

Weighted-average fair value of grants

   $10.90     $9.81     $10.81     $7.72   $11.35  $10.90  $11.37  $10.81 

 

Expected life – We use historical employee exercise and option expiration data to estimate the expected life assumption for the Black-Scholes grant-date valuation. We believe that this historical data is currently the best estimate of the expected term of a new option. We use a weighted-average expected life for all awards.

 

Expected volatility – Volatility is calculated using our stock’s historical volatility for the same period of time as the expected life. We have no reason to believe that our future volatility will differ materially from historical volatility.

 

Risk-free interest rate – The rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant for the same period of time as the expected life.

 

Expected dividend yield – The calculation is based on the total expected annual dividend payout divided by the average stock price.

 

Expense

 

We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize share-based compensation expense for option awards, restricted stock shares and restricted stock units with graded and cliff vesting. Incentive stock options and performance awards are based on certain performance-based metrics and the expense is adjusted quarterly, based on our projections of the achievement of those metrics. The amount of share-based compensation expense recognized during a period is based on the value of the portion of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest. The expense is recognized over the requisite service period, which for us is the period between the grant dategrant-date and the earlier of the award’s stated vesting term or the date the employee is eligible for early vesting based on the terms of the plans.

 

Total share-based compensation expense ofwas $4,848 and $3,811 and $2,701 was included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the second quarterthree months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017, respectively, and May 28, 2016, respectively. Total share-based compensation expense of$10,434 and $8,843 and $6,968 was included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017, and May 28, 2016, respectively. All share-based compensation expense was recorded as SG&A expense. Beginning with the six months ended June 2, 2018, excess tax benefits are recorded as income tax expense in accordance with ASU No. 2016-09. For the second quarter ended June 3, 2017three and May 28, 2016, there was $300 and $933 of excess tax benefit recognized. For the six months ended June 3, 2017, and May 28, 2016, there was $1,353$300 and $592$1,353 of excess tax benefit recognized.recognized in additional paid-in capital, respectively.

 

As of June 3, 2017,2, 2018, there was $10,198$17,558 of unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock option awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.41.6 years. Unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested restricted stock units was $16,463,$13,822, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.51.4 years.

 

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Stock Option Activity

 

The stock option activity for the six months ended June 3, 20172, 2018 is presented below:

 

     

Average

      

Average

 
 

Options

  

Exercise Price

  

Options

  

Exercise Price

 

Outstanding at December 3, 2016

  2,986,481  $34.92 

Outstanding at December 2, 2017

  3,860,764  $42.28 

Granted

  717,596   50.04   794,984   53.06 

Exercised

  (407,288)  34.19   (80,225)  29.75 

Forfeited or cancelled

  (74,113)  36.84   (5,725)  43.58 

Outstanding at June 3, 2017

  3,222,676  $38.34 

Outstanding at June 2, 2018

  4,569,798  $44.38 

 

The total fair value of options granted during the quarterthree months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 was $1,392 and May 28, 2016 were $373, and $324, respectively. Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the second quarterthree months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 was $1,172 and May 28, 2016 were $2,204, and $7,265, respectively. Intrinsic value is the difference between our closing stock price on the respective trading day and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options exercised. The total fair value of options granted during the six months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 was $9,037 and May 28, 2016 were $7,757, and $6,462, respectively. Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 was $1,811 and May 28, 2016 were $6,624, and $7,276, respectively.

 

Proceeds received from option exercises during the second quarterthree months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 were $1,625 and May 28, 2016 was $5,377, and $7,051, respectively, and $13,926$2,387 and $7,083$13,926 during the six months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 and May 28, 2016.2017.

 

Restricted Stock Activity

 

The nonvested restricted stock activity for the quartersix months ended June 3, 20172, 2018 is presented below:

 

                 

Weighted-

         

Weighted-

 
             

Weighted-

  

Average

     

Weighted-

  

Average

 
             

Average

  

Remaining

     

Average

  

Remaining

 
             

Grant

  

Contractual

     

Grant

  

Contractual

 
             

Date Fair

  

Life

     

Date Fair

  

Life

 
 

Units

  

Shares

  

Total

  

Value

  

(in Years)

  

Units

  

Value

  

(in Years)

 

Nonvested at December 3, 2016

  352,744   36,953   389,697  $38.36   1.0 

Nonvested at December 2, 2017

 462,241  $44.80  1.0 

Granted

  281,507   -   281,507   51.31   1.7  141,236   51.30  2.7 

Vested

  (149,095)  (36,953)  (186,048)  39.79   -  (184,666)   43.48  - 

Forfeited

  (17,400)  -   (17,400)  37.86   1.5  (2,501)   46.48  1.5 

Nonvested at June 3, 2017

  467,756   -   467,756  $44.68   1.5 

Nonvested at June 2, 2018

 416,310  $47.58  1.4 

 

Total fair value of restricted stock vested during the second quarterthree months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 was $577 and May 28, 2016 was $432, and $179, respectively. Total fair value of restricted stock vested during the six months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017 was $8,477 and May 28, 2016 was $7,402, and $6,012, respectively. The total fair value of nonvested restricted stock at June 3, 20172, 2018 was $21,214.$19,808.

 

We repurchased 3,1223,645 and 1,1063,122 restricted stock shares during the second quarterthree months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017, respectively, and May 28, 2016, respectively. We repurchased66,936 and 53,809 and 67,533 restricted stock shares during the six monthmonths ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017, and May 28, 2016, respectively. The repurchases relate to statutory minimum tax withholding.

 

Deferred Compensation Activity

 

We have a Directors’ Deferred Compensation plan that allows non-employee directors to defer all or a portion of their directors’ compensation in a number of investment choices, including units representing shares of our common stock. We also have a Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan that allows key employees to defer a portion of their eligible compensation in a number of investment choices, including units, representing shares of our common stock. We provide a 10 percent match on deferred compensation invested into units, representing shares of our common stock. The deferred compensation unitsunit activity for the six months ended June 3, 20172, 2018 is presented below:

 

 

Non-employee

          

Non-employee

       
 

Directors

  

Employees

  

Total

  

Directors

  

Employees

  

Total

 

Units outstanding December 3, 2016

  424,319   41,116   465,435 

Units outstanding December 2, 2017

 443,570  31,606  475,176 

Participant contributions

  8,373   4,582   12,955  8,058  5,352  13,410 

Company match contributions

  837    458    1,295   806  535  1,341 

Payouts

  (14,143)  (7,712)  (21,855) -  (5,559)  (5,559) 

Units outstanding June 3, 2017

  419,386   38,444   457,830 

Units outstanding June 2, 2018

 452,434  31,934  484,368 

 

Deferred compensation units are fully vested at the date of contribution.

 

Note 9: Components

 

  

Three Months Ended June 3, 2017 and May 28, 2016

 
                  

Other

 
  

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement

 
  

U.S. Plans

  

Non-U.S. Plans

  

Benefits

 

Net periodic cost (benefit):

 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Service cost

 $28  $27  $512  $481  $52  $84 

Interest cost

  3,603   3,768   1,147   1,366   398   480 

Expected return on assets

  (6,364)  (6,077)  (2,400)  (2,483)  (1,447)  (1,342)

Amortization:

                        

Prior service cost

  7   7   (1)  (1)  -   (10)

Actuarial loss

  1,307   1,293   846   753   253   532 

Net periodic (benefit) cost

 $(1,419) $(982) $104  $116  $(744) $(256)

Note 9: Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

 

 

Six Months Ended June 3, 2017 and May 28, 2016

  

Three Months Ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017

 
                 

Other

                  

Other

 
 

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement

  

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement

 
 

U.S. Plans

  

Non-U.S. Plans

  

Benefits

  

U.S. Plans

  

Non-U.S. Plans

  

Benefits

 

Net periodic cost (benefit):

 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2018

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

 

Service cost

 $56  $54  $1,020  $961  $104  $168  $14  $28  $582  $512  $43  $52 

Interest cost

  7,206   7,535   2,291   2,733   796   960   3,419   3,603   1,181   1,147   371   398 

Expected return on assets

  (12,728)  (12,154)  (4,791)  (4,965)  (2,894)  (2,684)  (6,541)  (6,364)  (2,811)  (2,400)  (1,724)  (1,447)

Amortization:

                                                

Prior service cost

  14   14   (2)  (2)  -   (20)  7   7   (1)  (1)  -   - 

Actuarial loss

  2,614   2,586   1,688   1,505   506   1,064   1,476   1,307   732   846   15   253 

Net periodic (benefit) cost

 $(2,838) $(1,965) $206  $232  $(1,488) $(512) $(1,625) $(1,419) $(317) $104  $(1,295) $(744)

 

 

  

Six Months Ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017

 
                  

Other

 
  

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement

 
  

U.S. Plans

  

Non-U.S. Plans

  

Benefits

 

Net periodic cost (benefit):

 

2018

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

 

Service cost

 $28  $56  $1,180  $1,020  $86  $104 

Interest cost

  6,837   7,206   2,385   2,291   742   796 

Expected return on assets

  (13,083)  (12,728)  (5,675)  (4,791)  (3,448)  (2,894)

Amortization:

                        

Prior service cost

  14   14   (2)  (2)  -   - 

Actuarial loss

  2,952   2,614   1,481   1,688   30   506 

Net periodic (benefit) cost

 $(3,252) $(2,838) $(631) $206  $(2,590) $(1,488)

 

Note 10: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table provides details of total comprehensive income (loss):

  

Three Months Ended June 2, 2018

  

Three Months Ended June 3, 2017

 
  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Non-controlling Interests

  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Non-controlling Interests

 
  

Pre-tax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

  

Pre-tax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

 

Net income including non-controlling interests

  -   -  $44,451  $13   -   -  $25,867  $(3)

Foreign currency translation adjustment¹

 $(40,752)  -   (40,752)  (5) $18,507   -   18,507   6 

Reclassification to earnings:

                                

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²

  2,238  $(578)  1,660   -   2,412  $(819)  1,593   - 

Interest rate swap³

  7,405   (2,821)  4,584   -   16   (6)  10   - 

Cash-flow hedges³

  (19)  7   (12)  -   (37)  14   (23)  - 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 $(31,128) $(3,392)  (34,520)  (5) $20,898  $(811)  20,087   6 
Comprehensive income (loss)         $9,931  $8          $45,954  $3 

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Note 10: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table provides details of total comprehensive income (loss):

  

Three Months Ended June 3, 2017

  

Three Months Ended May 28, 2016

 
  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Non-

controlling

Interests

  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Non-

controlling

Interests

 
  

Pre-tax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

  

Pre-tax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

 

Net income including non-controlling interests

  -   -  $25,867  $(3)  -   -  $33,331  $59 

Foreign currency translation adjustment¹

 $18,507   -   18,507   6  $1,437   -   1,437   5 

Reclassification to earnings:

                                

Defined benefit pensionplans adjustment²

  2,412  $(819)  1,593   -   1,173  $(483)  690   - 

Interest rate swap³

  16   (6)   10   -   16   (6)  10   - 

Cash-flow hedges³

  (37)  14   (23)  -   (711)  271   (440)  - 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 $20,898  $(811)  20,087   6  $1,915  $(218)  1,697   5 

Comprehensive income (loss)

      $45,954  $3          $35,028  $64 

  

Six Months Ended June 3, 2017

  Six Months Ended May 28, 2016 
  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Non-

controlling

Interests

  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Non-

controlling

Interests

 
  

Pretax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

  

Pretax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

 

Net income including non-controlling interests

  -   -  $40,662  $33   -   -  $52,249  $108 

Foreign currency translation adjustment¹

 $7,993   -   7,993   1  $492   -   492   - 

Reclassification to earnings:

                                

Defined benefit pensionplans adjustment²

  4,820  $(1,637)  3,183   -   5,170  $(1,815)  3,355   - 

Interest rate swap³

  32   (12)  20   -   29   (9)  20   - 

Cash-flow hedges³

  171   (65  106   -   (308)  117   (191)  - 

Other comprehensiveincome (loss)

 $13,016  $(1,714)  11,302   1  $5,383  $(1,707)  3,676   - 

Comprehensive income (loss)

      $51,964  $34          $55,925  $108 

  

Six Months Ended June 2, 2018

  

Six Months Ended June 3, 2017

 
  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Non-controlling Interests

  

H.B. Fuller Stockholders

  

Non-controlling Interests

 
  

Pretax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

  

Pretax

  

Tax

  

Net

  

Net

 

Net income including non-controlling interests

  -   -  $92,133  $(2)  -   -  $40,662  $33 

Foreign currency translation adjustment¹

 $(19,284)  -   (19,284)  (18) $7,993   -   7,993   1 

Reclassification to earnings:

                                

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment²

  4,476  $(1,156)  3,320   -   4,820  $(1,637)  3,183   - 

Interest rate swap³

  26,839   (6,303)  20,536   -   32   (12)  20   - 

Cash-flow hedges³

  (4,513)  (2,340)  (6,853)  -   171   (65)  106   - 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 $7,518  $(9,799)  (2,281)  (18) $13,016  $(1,714)  11,302   1 
Comprehensive income (loss)         $89,852  $(20)         $51,964  $34 

 

¹1 Income taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation relating to permanent investments in international subsidiaries. As discussed in Note 1, theThe foreign currency translation adjustment for the six months ended June 3, 2017 includes $11,317 related to the impact of the change in functional currency for our subsidiaries in Latin America.

 

²2 Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") into earnings as part of net periodic cost related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans is reported in cost of sales and SG&A expense and special charges, net.expense.

 

³ Loss3 Income (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in other income (expense), net.

 

 

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The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss is as follows:

 

  

June 3, 2017

 
  

Total

  

H.B. Fuller

Stockholders

  

Non-controlling

Interests

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 $(77,453) $(77,388) $(65)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxesof $89,097

  (172,918)  (172,918)  - 

Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($30)

  48   48   - 

Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $720

  (1,169)  (1,169)  - 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 $(251,492) $(251,427) $(65)
  

June 2, 2018

 
  

Total

  

H.B. Fuller

Stockholders

  

Non-

controlling

Interests

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 $(75,461) $(75,368) $(93)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $73,226

  (137,851)  (137,851)  - 

Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($7,486)

  22,458   22,458   - 

Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $936

  (12,175)  (12,175)  - 

Reclassification of AOCI tax effects

  (18,341)  (18,341)  - 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 $(221,370) $(221,277) $(93)

 

  

December 3, 2016

 
  

Total

  

H.B. Fuller

Stockholders

  

Non-controlling

Interests

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 $(85,447) $(85,381) $(66)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxesof $90,734

  (176,101)  (176,101)  - 

Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($17)

  28   28   - 

Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $785

  (1,275)  (1,275)  - 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 $(262,795) $(262,729) $(66)
  

December 2, 2017

 
  

Total

  

H.B. Fuller

Stockholders

  

Non-

controlling

Interests

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 $(56,159) $(56,084) $(75)

Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of taxes of $74,382

  (141,171)  (141,171)  - 

Interest rate swap, net of taxes of ($1,183)

  1,922   1,922   - 

Cash-flow hedges, net of taxes of $3,276

  (5,322)  (5,322)  - 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 $(200,730) $(200,655) $(75)

 

Note1111: : Income Taxes

 

On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States signed into law U.S. Tax Reform. U.S. Tax Reform includes a number of provisions, including the lowering of the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, effective January 1, 2018, which results in a blended federal tax rate for fiscal year 2018. U.S. Tax Reform also includes international provisions, which generally establish a territorial-style system for taxing foreign-source income of domestic multinational corporations and imposes a one-time transition tax on deemed repatriated accumulated foreign earnings as of December 31, 2017.

During the six months ended June 2, 2018, we recorded a provisional $35.6 million income tax benefit related to U.S. Tax Reform. This provisional amount includes a $76.4 million benefit for the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities due to the decreased tax rate net of income tax expense for the transition tax.  The $40.8 million transition tax is based on certain foreign earnings and profits for which earnings had been previously indefinitely reinvested, as well as estimates of assets and liabilities at future dates. The provisional amounts are subject to adjustment during the measurement period of one year following the enactment of U.S. Tax Reform. Our estimates are subject to change as we review the data available and any additional guidance, and will be evaluated throughout the measurement period, as permitted by Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Excess tax benefits related to employee share-based compensation, which were recorded as a reduction to income tax expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income, were $193 and $829 during the three and six months ended June 2, 2018, respectively. 

As of  June 3, 2017,2, 2018, we had a liability of $4,508$9,397 recorded under FASB ASC 740,Income Taxes, for gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest), compared to $4,165$8,887 as of December 3, 2016.2, 2017. As of June 3, 2017,2, 2018, we had accrued $717$781 of gross interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits. For the quartersix months ended June 3, 2017,2, 2018, our recorded liability for gross unrecognized tax benefits increased by $154.$510.

Note 12: Earnings Per Share

A reconciliation of the common share components for the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations is as follows:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

 

(Shares in thousands)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Weighted-average common shares - basic

  50,496   50,145   50,369   50,052 

Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans

  1,190   1,108   1,204   1,072 

Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted

  51,686   51,253   51,573   51,124 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

 

(Shares in thousands)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

 

Weighted-average common shares - basic

  50,551   50,496   50,511   50,369 

Equivalent shares from share-based compensations plans

  1,295   1,190   1,361   1,204 

Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares - diluted

  51,846   51,686   51,872   51,573 

 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to H.B. Fuller by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the applicable period.  The difference between basic and diluted earnings per share is attributable to share-based compensation awards.  We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding shares, which computes total employee proceeds as the sum of (a) the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award, (b) the amount of unearned share-based compensation costs attributed to future services and (c) the amount of tax benefits, if any, that would be credited to additional paid-in capital assuming exercise of the award.  Share-based compensation awards for which total employee proceeds exceed the average market price over the applicable period have an antidilutive effect on earnings per share, and accordingly, are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

Share-based compensation awards for 2,223,223 and 6,857 shares for the three months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017, respectively, and 2,410,032 and 132,560 shares for the six months ended June 2, 2018 and common equivalent shares outstanding during the applicable period. The difference between basic and diluted earnings per share is attributable to share-based compensation awards. We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding shares, which computes total employee proceeds as the sum of (a) the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award, (b) the amount of unearned share-based compensation costs attributed to future services and (c) the amount of tax benefits, if any, that would be credited to additional paid-in capital assuming exercise of the award. Share-based compensation awards for which total employee proceeds exceed the average market price over the applicable period have an antidilutive effect on earnings per share, and accordingly, are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

Options to purchase 6,857 and 406,028 shares of common stock at a weighted-average exercise price of $52.75 and $48.59 for the quarters ended June 3, 2017, and May 28, 2016, respectively, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations because they were antidilutive. Options to purchase 132,560 and 950,516 shares of common stock at a weighted-average exercise price of $50.17 and $44.10 for the six months ended June 3, 2017 and May 28, 2016, respectively, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations because they were antidilutive.

Note 13: Financial Instruments

 

Overview

 

As a result of being a global enterprise, our earnings, cash flows and financial position are exposed to foreign currency risk from foreign currency denominated receivables and payables.

 

We use foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps, and interest rate swaps to manage risks associated with foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do not hold derivative financial instruments of a speculative nature or for trading purposes. We record derivatives as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in fair value are recognized immediately in earnings unless the derivative qualifies and is designated as a hedge. Cash flows from derivatives are classified in the statement of cash flows in the same category as the cash flows from the items subject to the designated hedge or undesignated (economic) hedge relationship. We evaluaterelationships. The company evaluates hedge effectiveness at inception and on an ongoing basis. If a derivative is no longer expected to be effective, hedge accounting is discontinued. Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, is recorded in earnings.

 

We are exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance of counterparties for foreign currency forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements. We select investment-grade multinational banks and financial institutions as counterparties for derivative transactions and monitor the credit quality of each of these banks on a periodic basis as warranted. We do not anticipate nonperformance by any of these counterparties, and valuation allowances, if any, arede minimis.minimis.

 

Cash Flow Hedges

Effective October 20, 2017, we entered into six cross-currency swap agreements to convert a notional amount of $401,200 of foreign currency denominated intercompany loans into U.S. dollars. The swaps mature in 2021 and 2022.

 

Effective February 24, 2017, we entered into a cross-currency swap agreement to convert a notional amount of $42,600 of foreign currency denominated intercompany loans into U.S. dollars. The swap matures in 2020.

 

Effective October 7, 2015, we entered into three cross-currency swap agreements to convert a notional amount of $134,736 of foreign currency denominated intercompany loans into U.S.US dollars. The first swap maturesmatured in 2017, the second swap matures in 2018 and the third swap matures in 2019.

 

As of June 3, 2017,2, 2018, the combined fair value of the swaps was a liability of $5,054$15,825 and was included in other liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The swaps were designated as cash-flow hedges for accounting treatment.  The lesser amount between the cumulative change in the fair value of the actual swaps and the cumulative change in the fair value of hypothetical swaps is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The difference between the cumulative change in the fair value of the actual swaps and the cumulative change in the fair value of hypothetical swaps are recorded as other income (expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.  In a perfectly effective hedge relationship, the two fair value calculations would exactly offset each other.  Any difference in the calculation represents hedge ineffectiveness. The ineffectiveness calculations as of June 3, 2017 resulted in additional pre-tax gain of $7 for the six months ended June 3, 2017 as the change in fair value of the cross-currency swaps was more than the change in the fair value of the hypothetical swaps. The amount in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to cross-currency swaps was a loss of $1,169$12,175 as of June 3, 2017.2, 2018. The estimated net amount of the existing loss that is reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of JuneMarch 3, 20172018 that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months is $719.$2,509. As of June 3, 2017,2, 2018, we do not believe any gains or losses will be reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of these cash flow hedges because the original forecasted transaction will not occur.

 

The following table summarizes the cross-currency swaps outstanding as of June 3, 2017:2, 2018:

 

Fiscal Year of

Expiration

 

Interest Rate

  

Notional

Value

  

Fair

Value

 

Pay EUR

2018

 3.45%  $44,912  $(2,035)
Receive USDReceive USD 4.5374%         

Fiscal Year of Expiration

 

Interest Rate

  

Notional Value

  

Fair Value

             

Pay EUR

2017

  3.05% $44,912  $(378)

2019

 3.80%  $44,912  $(3,015)
Receive USDReceive USD  3.9145%        Receive USD 5.0530%         
                         

Pay EUR

2018

  3.45% $44,912  $(847)

2020

 1.95%  $42,600  $(5,157)
Receive USDReceive USD  4.5374%        Receive USD 4.3038%         
                         

Pay EUR

2019

  3.80% $44,912  $(1,248)

2018

 2.75%  $133,340  $(1,538)
Receive USDReceive USD  5.0530%        Receive USD 4.9330%         
                         

Pay EUR

2020

  1.95% $42,600  $(2,581)

2019

 3.00%  $267,860  $(4,080)
Receive USDReceive USD  4.30375%        Receive USD 5.1803%         

Total

Total

     $177,336  $(5,054)

Total

    $533,624  $(15,825)

 

Except for the cross-currencyOn March 26, 2018, we entered into interest rate swap agreements listed above, foreign currency derivative instruments outstanding are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. The gains and losses related to mark-to-market adjustments are recognized as other income or expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statementsconvert $200,000 of Income during the periods in which the derivative instruments are outstanding. See Note 14 for the fair value amountsour $2,150,000 Term Loan B to a fixed interest rate of these derivative instruments.

As4.176 percent. On March 9, 2018, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert $100,000 of June 3, 2017,our $2,150,000 Term Loan B to a fixed interest rate of 4.490 percent. On February 27, 2018, we had forward foreign currency contracts maturing between June 15, 2017 and April 13, 2018. The mark-to-market effect associated with these contracts, onentered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert $200,000 of our $2,150,000 Term Loan B to a net basis, was a gainfixed interest rate of $328 as of June 3, 2017. These gains were largely offset by the underlying transaction gains and losses resulting from the foreign currency exposures for which these contracts relate.

Fair Value Hedges

During the second quarter ended June 3,4.589 percent. On October 20, 2017, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert $125,000$1,050,000 of our Series E private placement$2,150,000 Term Loan B issued on October 20, 2017 to variablea fixed interest ratesrate of 1-month LIBOR (in arrears) plus 2.224.0275 percent. The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps in total was an asset of $993$29,940 at June 3, 20172, 2018 and was included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swaps were designated for hedge accounting treatment as cash flow hedges. We are applying the shortcut method in accounting for these interest rate swaps as we expect changes in the cash flows of the interest rate swap to offset the changes in cash flows (i.e. changes in interest rate payments) attributable to fluctuations in LIBOR rates on the interest payments associated with the first $1,550,000 tranche of the variable rate Term Loan B, resulting in no ineffectiveness.

On April 23, 2018 we amended our Term Loan B Credit Agreement to reduce the interest rate from LIBOR plus 2.25 percent to LIBOR plus 2.00 percent. Fixed interest rates related to swap agreements disclosed have been updated to reflect the amendment.

The location in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income and amounts of gains (losses) related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges are as follows:

  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

 

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships

 

 

Pretax Gain(Loss)

Recognized in other

Comprehensive Income

  

Pretax Gain(Loss)

Recognized in other

Comprehensive Income

 
  

Amount

  

Amount

 

Cross-currency swap contracts

 $(4,513) $171 

Interest rate swap contracts

  26,839   32 

Fair Value Hedges

During the three months ended June 2, 2018, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert $150,000 of our $300,000 Public Notes that were issued on February 14, 2017 to a variable interest rate of 1-month LIBOR plus 1.86 percent. The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps in total was a liability of $8,829 at June 2, 2018, and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swaps were designated for hedge accounting treatment as fair value hedges. We are applying the shortcut method in accounting for these interest rate swaps as we expect that the changes in the fair value of the swap will offset the changes in the fair value of the 5.61%Public Notes resulting in no ineffectiveness. As a result of applying the shortcut method, the change in the fair value of the interest rate swap and an equivalent amount for the change in the fair value of the debt will be reflected in other income (expense), net and no ineffectiveness will be recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

We entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert $150,000 of our $300,000 4.000% Notes that were issued on February 14, 2017 to a variable interest rate of 1-month LIBOR (in advance) plus 1.86 percent. See Note 6 for further discussion on the issuance of our 4.000% Notes. The combined fair value of the interest rate swaps in total was an asset of $1,007 at June 3, 2017 and was included in other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swaps were designated for hedge accounting treatment as fair value hedges. We are applying the shortcut method in accounting for these interest rate swaps as we expect that the changes in the fair value of the swap will offset the changes in the fair value of the 4.000% Notes resulting in no ineffectiveness.Derivatives Not Designated As a result of applying the shortcut method, the change in the fair value of the interest rate swap and an equivalent amount for the change in the fair value of the debt will be reflected in other income (expense), net and no ineffectiveness will be recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.Hedging Instruments

 

We entered into interest rate swap agreementsThe company uses foreign currency forward contracts to convert $75,000 of our senior notes that were issued in November 2009 to variable interest rates. At June 3, 2017, one swap remains in place to convert $25,000 of our 5.61% senior notes issued on December 16, 2009 to a variable interest rate of 6-month LIBOR (in arrears) plus 1.78 percent. The change in fair value of the senior notes, attributableoffset its exposure to the change in the risk being hedged, was a liability of $1,160 at June 3, 2017 and was included in long-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The combined fair value of certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities held at foreign subsidiaries that are remeasured at the swaps in total was an assetend of $1,224 at June 3, 2017 and $1,579 at December 3, 2016 and were included in other assets ineach period. Although the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The swaps werecontracts are effective economic hedges, they are not designated for hedgeas accounting treatment as fair value hedges. The changes in the fair value of the swap and the fair value of the senior notes attributable to the change in the risk being hedgedForeign currency forward contracts are recorded as other income (expense), netassets and liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the Condensedvalue of these derivatives are recognized immediately in earnings, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the related foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.

See Note 14 for fair value amounts of these derivative instruments.

As of June 2, 2018, we had forward foreign currency contracts maturing between June 6, 2018 and April 15, 2019. The mark-to-market effect associated with these contracts was largely offset by the underlying transaction gains and losses resulting from the foreign currency exposures for which these contracts relate. 

The location in the Consolidated Statements of Income. In a perfectly effective hedge relationship, the two fair value calculations would exactly offset each other. Any difference in the calculation represents hedge ineffectiveness. For the six months ended June 3, 2017Income and May 28, 2016, a pre-tax lossamounts of $91 and $48, respectively, was recordedgains (losses) related to derivative instruments not designated as the fair value of the Senior Notes decreased by more than the fair value of the interest rate swap attributable to the change in the risk being hedged.hedging instruments are as follows:

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Relationships

Pretax Gain(Loss) Recognized in Income

 
          
          
 

Location

 

June 2, 2018

  

Year Ended

December 2, 2017

 

Foreign currency forward contracts

Other (expense) income, net

 $(5,251) $(3,797)

 

Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are limited due to the large number of entities in the customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and countries. As of June 3, 2017,2, 2018, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.

Note 14: Fair Value Measurements

 

Overview

 

Estimates of fair value for financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the accounting guidance for fair value measurements. The framework defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. The framework discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow) and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). The framework utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:

 

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s assumptions, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.

 

Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

 

The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 3, 20172, 2018 and December 3, 2016,2, 2017, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.

 

 

June 3,

  

Fair Value Measurements Using:

  

June 2,

  

Fair Value Measurements Using:

 

Description

 

2017

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

2018

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Assets:

                                

Marketable securities

 $2,763  $2,763  $-  $-  $7,611  $7,611  $-  $- 

Foreign exchange contract assets

  2,359   -   2,359   -   6,517   -   6,517   - 

Interest rate swaps

  3,224   -   3,224   - 

Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges

  29,940   -   29,940   - 
                                

Liabilities:

                                

Foreign exchange contract liabilities

 $2,031  $-  $2,031  $-  $1,266  $-  $1,266  $- 

Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges

  -   -   -   - 

Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges

  8,829   -   8,829   - 

Cross currency cash-flow hedges

  15,825   -   15,825   - 

Contingent consideration liability

  1,082   -   -   1,082   209   -   -   209 

Cash-flow hedges

  5,054   -   5,054   - 

 

 

  

December 2,

  

Fair Value Measurements Using:

 

Description

 

2017

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Assets:

                

Marketable securities

 $7,528  $7,528  $-  $- 

Foreign exchange contract assets

  600   -   600   - 

Interest rate swaps, cash flow hedges

  3,104   -   3,104   - 
                 

Liabilities:

                

Foreign exchange contract liabilities

 $4,397  $-  $4,397  $- 

Interest rate swaps, fair value hedges

  2,121   -   2,121   - 

Cross-currency cash flow hedges

  20,136   -   20,136   - 

Contingent consideration liability

  496   -   -   496 

2324

  

December 3,

  

Fair Value Measurements Using:

 

Description

 

2016

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Assets:

                

Marketable securities

 $1,020  $1,020  $-  $- 

Foreign exchange contract assets

  11,697   -   11,697   - 

Interest rate swaps

  1,579   -   1,579   - 

Cash-flow hedges

  4,654   -   4,654   - 
                 

Liabilities:

                

Foreign exchange contract liabilities

 $6,925  $-  $6,925  $- 

Contingent consideration liability

  4,720   -   -   4,720 

 

Long-term debt had an estimated fair value of $791,936$2,356,385 and $693,283$2,452,034 as of June 3, 20172, 2018 and December 3, 2016,2, 2017, respectively. The fair value of long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered for debt of similar maturities. The estimated fair value of these long-term obligations is not necessarily indicative of the amount that would be realized in a current market exchange.

 

We use the income approach in calculating the fair value of our contingent consideration liability using a real option model with Level 3 inputs. The expected cash flows are affected by various significant judgments and assumptions, including revenue growth rates, profit margin percentages, volatility and discount rate, which are sensitive to change. Estimates of fair value are inherently uncertain and represent only management’s reasonable expectation regarding future developments. These estimates and the judgments and assumptions upon which the estimates are based will, in all likelihood, differ in some respects from actual future results. 

The contingent consideration liability activity for the six months ended June 3, 20172, 2018 is presented below:

 

 

Amount

  

Amount

 

Balance at December 3, 2016

 $4,720 

Balance at December 2, 2017

 $496 

Mark to market adjustment

  (3,603)  (241)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  (35)  (46)

Balance at June 3, 2017

 $1,082 

Balance at June 2, 2018

 $209 

 

Subsequent to the second quarter of 2017, we entered into an agreement to modify the terms of the earnout calculation associated with the contingent consideration liability. This modification results in an increase to the contingent consideration liability by approximately $1,100 based on assumptions utilized for the second quarter 2017 valuation.

 

Balances Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets include tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in an acquisition, and cost basis investments that are written down to fair value when they are determined to be impaired.

Property, plant and equipment related to acquisitions – Property, plant and equipment acquired in connection with our acquisitions were measured using unobservable (Level 3) inputs, using the cost approach.  The cost approach computes the cost to replace the asset, less accrued depreciation resulting from physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and external obsolescence.  

Intangible assets related to acquisitions – The identified intangible assets acquired in connection with our acquisitions during were measured using unobservable (Level 3) inputs.  The fair value of the intangible assets was calculated using either the income approach or a discounted market-based methodology approach. Significant inputs include estimated revenue growth rates, gross margins, operating expenses, attrition rate, royalty rate and discount rate.  

See Note 2 for further discussion regarding our acquisitions.

Note15: Share Repurchase Program

 

On April 6, 2017 the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $200,000 of our outstanding common shares for a period up to five years.shares. Under the program, we are authorized to repurchase shares for cash on the open market, from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or block transactions, or through an accelerated repurchase agreement. The timing of such repurchases is dependent on price, market conditions and applicable regulatory requirements. Upon repurchase of the shares, we reduce our common stock for the par value of the shares with the excess being applied against additional paid-in capital. This authorization replaces the September 30, 2010 authorization to repurchase shares. During

We did not repurchase any shares during the six months ended June 3, 2017, no shares were repurchased shares under the April 6, 2017 program.

2, 2018. During the six months ended June 3, 2017, we repurchased shares under the September 30, 2010 program with an aggregate value of $6,284. Of this amount, $125 reduced common stock and $6,159 reduced additional paid-in capital. During the six months ended May 28, 2016, we repurchased shares with an aggregate value of $4,210. Of this amount, $125 reduced common stock and $4,085 reduced additional paid-in capital.

 

Note1616: : Commitments and Contingencies

 

Environmental Matters 

 

From time to time, we become aware of compliance matters relating to, or receive notices from, federal, state or local entities regarding possible or alleged violations of environmental, health or safety laws and regulations. We review the circumstances of each individual site, considering the number of parties involved, the level of potential liability or our contribution relative to the other parties, the nature and magnitude of the hazardous substances involved, the method and extent of remediation, the estimated legal and consulting expense with respect to each site and the time period over which any costs would likely be incurred. Also, from time to time, we are identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and/or similar state laws that impose liability for costs relating to the clean up of contamination resulting from past spills, disposal or other release of hazardous substances. We are also subject to similar laws in some of the countries where current and former facilities are located. Our environmental, health and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for environmental matters, we establish aan undiscounted financial provision. 

$10,959 and $11,380 as of June 2, 2018 and December 2, 2017, respectively, for probable and reasonably estimable environmental remediation costs. Of the amount reserved, $4,896 and $5,000 as of June 2, 2018 and December 2, 2017, respectively, is attributable to a facility we own in Simpsonville, South Carolina as a result of our Royal Adhesives acquisition that is a designated site under CERCLA.

 

Currently we are involved in various environmental investigations, clean up activities and administrative proceedings and lawsuits. In particular, we are currently deemed a PRP in conjunction with numerous other parties, in a number of government enforcement actions associated with landfills and/or hazardous waste sites. As a PRP, we may be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and clean up of these sites. In addition, we are engaged in environmental remediation and monitoring efforts at a number of current and former operating facilities. While uncertainties exist with respect to the amounts and timing of the ultimate environmental liabilities, based on currently available information, we have concluded that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

 

Other Legal Proceedings 

From time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we are a party to, or a target of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, contract, patent and intellectual property, environmental, health and safety, tax and employment matters. While we are unable to predict the outcome of these matters, we have concluded, based upon currently available information, that the ultimate resolution of any pending matter, individually or in the aggregate, including the asbestos litigation described in the following paragraphs, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

We have been named as a defendant in lawsuits in which plaintiffs have alleged injury due to products containing asbestos manufactured more than 30 years ago. The plaintiffs generally bring these lawsuits against multiple defendants and seek damages (both actual and punitive) in very large amounts. In many cases, plaintiffs are unable to demonstrate that they have suffered any compensable injuries or that the injuries suffered were the result of exposure to products manufactured by us. We are typically dismissed as a defendant in such cases without payment. If the plaintiff presents evidence indicating that compensable injury occurred as a result of exposure to our products, the case is generally settled for an amount that reflects the seriousness of the injury, the length, intensity and character of exposure to products containing asbestos, the number and solvency of other defendants in the case, and the jurisdiction in which the case has been brought.

A significant portion of the defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation is paid by third parties, including indemnification pursuant to the provisions of a 1976 agreement under which we acquired a business from a third party. Currently, this third party is defending and paying settlement amounts, under a reservation of rights, in most of the asbestos cases tendered to the third party.

In addition to the indemnification arrangements with third parties, we have insurance policies that generally provide coverage for asbestos liabilities, including defense costs. Historically, insurers have paid a significant portion of our defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation. However, certain of our insurers are insolvent. We have entered into cost-sharing agreements with our insurers that provide for the allocation of defense costs and settlements and judgments in asbestos-related lawsuits. These agreements require, among other things, that we fund a share of settlements and judgments allocable to years in which the responsible insurer is insolvent

A summary of the number of and settlement amounts for asbestos-related lawsuits and claims is as follows:

  

Six Months Ended

  

3 Years Ended

 
  

June 3, 2017

  

May 28, 2016

  

December 3, 2016

 

Lawsuits and claims settled

  7   4   33 

Settlement amounts

 $1,423  $343  $3,061 

Insurance payments received or expected to be received

 $1,132  $251  $2,253 

We do not believe that it would be meaningful to disclose the aggregate number of asbestos-related lawsuits filed against us because relatively few of these lawsuits are known to involve exposure to asbestos-containing products that we manufactured. Rather, we believe it is more meaningful to disclose the number of lawsuits that are settled and result in a payment to the plaintiff. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for pending asbestos-related claims, we establish a financial provision and a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. 

Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.  

Note17: Operating Segments

We are required to report segment information in the same way that we internally organize our business for assessing performance and making decisions regarding allocation of resources. For segment evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, segment operating income is identified as gross profit less SG&A expenses. Segment operating income excludes special charges, net. Corporate expenses are fully allocated to each operating segment. Corporate assets are not allocated to the operating segments. Inter-segment revenues are recorded at cost plus a markup for administrative costs. Operating results of each segment are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance.

The table below provides certain information regarding net revenue and segment operating income for each of our operating segments:

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

June 3, 2017

  

May 28, 2016

 
      

Inter-

  

Segment

      Inter-  

Segment

 
  

Trade

  

Segment

  

Operating

  

Trade

  

Segment

  

Operating

 
  

Revenue

  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

  

Revenue

  

Revenue

  

Income

 

Americas Adhesives

 $229,622  $4,048  $26,455  $206,147  $4,095  $35,884 

EIMEA

  135,226   4,452   8,083   139,897   4,494   11,027 

Asia Pacific

  64,466   1,416   4,751   60,119   1,309   3,036 

Construction Products

  63,754   -   (1,853)  67,634   51   2,534 

Engineering Adhesives

  68,583   -   5,832   58,717   -   2,091 

Total

 $561,651      $43,268  $532,514      $54,572 

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3, 2017

  

May 28, 2016

 
      

Inter-

  

Segment

      

Inter-

  

Segment

 
  

Trade

  

Segment

  

Operating

  

Trade

  

Segment

  

Operating

 
  

Revenue

  

Revenue

  

Income

  

Revenue

  

Revenue

  

Income

 

Americas Adhesives

 $422,784  $7,857  $47,488  $389,466  $7,725  $62,143 

EIMEA

  259,265   7,899   9,880   264,188   9,765   17,190 

Asia Pacific

  127,112   2,503   6,630   113,979   2,261   6,789 

Construction Products

  120,800   -   (2,536)  127,708   155   3,319 

Engineering Adhesives

  135,013   -   7,887   111,499   -   2,969 

Total

 $1,064,974      $69,349  $1,006,840      $92,410 

The table below provides a reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes and income from equity method investments:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Segment operating income

 $43,268  $54,572  $69,349  $92,410 

Special charges, net

  -   (370)  -   (783)

Other income (expense), net

  (110)  (1,565)  511   (6,647)

Interest expense

  (8,148)  (6,597)  (16,528)  (12,905)

Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments

 $35,010  $46,040  $53,332  $72,075 

Item 2. Management'sDiscussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

The Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the MD&A included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 3, 2016 for important background information related to our business.

Net revenue in the second quarter of 2017 increased 5.5 percent from the second quarter of 2016. Revenue increased 9.4 percent due to sales volume, including 5.4 percent from acquisitions, and a 0.2 percent increase due to favorable sales mix compared to the second quarter of 2016. A weaker Egyptian pound, Euro, Chinese renminbi, Turkish lira and Mexican peso compared to the U.S. dollar for the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016 were the main drivers of a negative 4.1 percent currency effect. Gross profit margin decreased 370 basis points primarily due to higher raw material costs and the implementation of the 2017 Restructuring Plan.

Net revenue in the first six months of 2017 increased 5.8 percent from the first six months of 2016. Revenue increased 10.8 percent due to sales volume, including 4.4 percent from acquisitions, but was partially offset by a 1.0 percent decrease due to unfavorable sales mix and a 0.2 percent decrease in product pricing compared to the first six months of 2016. A weaker Egyptian pound, Euro, Chinese renminbi, Turkish lira and Mexican peso compared to the U.S. dollar for the first six months of 2017 compared to the first six months of 2016 were the main drivers of a negative 3.8 percent currency effect. Gross profit margin decreased 260 basis points primarily due to higher raw material costs and the implementation of the 2017 Restructuring Plan.

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller in the second quarter of 2017 was $25.9 million compared to $33.3 million in the second quarter of 2016. On a diluted earnings per share basis, the second quarter of 2017 was $0.50 per share compared to $0.65 per share for the second quarter of 2016.

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller in the first six months of 2017 was $40.7 million compared to $52.2 million in the first six months of 2016. On a diluted earnings per share basis, the first six months of 2017 was $0.79 per share compared to $1.02 per share for the first six months of 2016.

Restructuring Plan

During the first quarter of 2017, we approved a restructuring plan (the “2017 Restructuring Plan”) related to organizational changes and other actions to optimize operations. In implementing the 2017 Restructuring Plan, we expect to incur costs of approximately $17.0 million to $20.0 million which includes severance and related employee costs, and costs related to the optimization of production facilities, streamlining of processes, rationalization of product offerings and accelerated depreciation of long-lived assets. The 2017 Restructuring Plan was implemented in the first quarter of 2017 and is currently expected to be completed by mid-year of fiscal 2018. During the second quarter and six months ended June 3, 2017, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $5.6 million and $15.8 million, respectively, related to the 2017 Restructuring Plan. 

Results of Operations

Net revenue:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Net revenue

 $561.7  $532.5   5.5% $1,065.0  $1,006.8   5.8%

We review variances in net revenue in terms of changes related to sales volume, product pricing, sales mix, business acquisitions and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The impact of sales volume, product pricing, sales mix and acquisitions are viewed as constant currency growth. The following table shows the net revenue variance analysis for the second quarter and first six months of 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016:

  

Three Months Ended June 3, 2017

  

Six Months Ended June 3, 2017

 
  

vs May 28, 2016

  

vs May 28, 2016

 

Constant currency growth

  9.6%  9.6%

Currency

  (4.1%)  (3.8%)

Total

  5.5%  5.8%

Constant currency growth was a positive 9.6 percent in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016. The 9.6 percent constant currency growth in the second quarter of 2017 was driven by 21.7 percent growth in Engineering Adhesives, 11.0 percent growth in Asia Pacific, 8.1 percent growth in EIMEA and 11.8 percent growth in Americas Adhesives, offset by a 6.1 percent decrease in Construction Products. The negative 4.1 percent currency impact was primarily driven by the devaluation of the Egyptian pound, Euro, Chinese renminbi, Turkish lira and Mexican peso.

Constant currency growth was a positive 9.6 percent in the first six months of 2017 compared to the first six months of 2016. The 9.6 percent constant currency growth in the first six months of 2017 was driven by 25.7 percent growth in Engineering Adhesives, 15.2 percent growth in Asia Pacific, 8.6 percent growth in EIMEA and 9.0 percent growth in Americas Adhesives, offset by a 5.7 percent decrease in Construction Products. The negative 3.8 percent currency impact was primarily driven by the devaluation of the Egyptian pound, Euro, Chinese renminbi, Turkish lira and Mexican peso.

Cost of sales:

                         
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Raw materials

 $312.4  $285.0   9.6% $585.8  $539.4   8.6%

Other manufacturing costs

  103.2   89.3   15.6%  194.1   171.6   13.2%

Cost of sales

 $415.6  $374.3   11.0% $779.9  $711.0   9.7%

Percent of net revenue

  74.0%  70.3%      73.2%  70.6%    

Cost of sales in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016 increased 370 basis points as a percentage of net revenue. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue increased 210 basis points in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016 primarily due to higher raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of revenue increased 160 basis points in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016 driven primarily by the impact of acquired businesses and the implementation of the 2017 Restructuring Plan.

Cost of sales in the first six months of 2017 compared to the first six months of 2016 increased 260 basis points as a percentage of net revenue. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue increased 140 basis points in the first six months of 2017 compared to the first six months of 2016 primarily due to higher raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of revenue increased 120 basis points in the first six months of 2017 compared to the first six months of 2016 driven primarily by the impact of acquired businesses and the implementation of the 2017 Restructuring Plan.

Gross profit:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Gross profit

 $146.0  $158.3   (7.7%) $285.0  $295.9   (3.7%)

Percent of net revenue

  26.0%  29.7%      26.8%  29.4%    

Gross profit in the secondquarter of 2017 decreased 7.7 percent and gross profit margin decreased 370 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2016. The decrease in gross profit margin was primarily due to higher raw material costs, the impact of acquired businesses and the implementation of the 2017 Restructuring Plan.

Gross profit in the first six months of 2017 decreased 3.7 percent and gross profit margin decreased 260 basis points compared to the first sixmonths of 2016. The decrease in gross profit margin was primarily due to higher raw material costs, the impact of acquired businesses and the implementation of the 2017 Restructuring Plan.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

SG&A

 $102.8  $103.7   (0.9%) $215.7  $203.5   6.0%

Percent of net revenue

  18.3%  19.5%      20.3%  20.2%    

SG&A expenses for the second quarter of 2017 decreased $0.9 million, or 0.9 percent, compared to the second quarter of 2016. The decrease is mainly due to lower expenses related to general spending reductions and foreign currency exchange rate benefits on spending outside the U.S., partially offset by the impact of acquired businesses.

SG&A expenses for the first six months of 2017 increased $12.2 million, or 6.0 percent, compared to the first six months of 2016. The increase is mainly due to the impact of acquired businesses and the implementation of the 2017 Restructuring Plan, partially offset by lower expenses related to general spending reductions and foreign currency exchange rate benefits on spending outside the U.S.

We make SG&A expense plans at the beginning of each fiscal year and barring significant changes in business conditions or our outlook for the future, we maintain these spending plans for the entire year. Management routinely monitors our SG&A spending relative to these fiscal year plans for each operating segment and for the company overall. We feel it is important to maintain a consistent spending program in this area as many of the activities within the SG&A category such as the sales force, technology development, and customer service are critical elements of our business strategy.

Special charges, net:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Special charges, net

 $-  $0.4   NMP  $-  $0.8   NMP 

NMP = Non-meaningful percentage

The following table provides detail of special charges, net:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Acquisition and transformation related costs

 $-  $0.1  $-  $0.2 

Facility exit costs

  -   0.1   -   0.4 

Other related costs

  -   0.2   -   0.2 

Special charges, net

 $-  $0.4  $-  $0.8 

The integration of the industrial adhesives business we acquired in March 2012 involved a significant amount of restructuring and capital investment to optimize the new combined entity. In addition to this acquisition, we announced our intentions to take a series of actions in our existing EIMEA operating segment to improve the profitability and future growth prospects of this operating segment. We combined these two initiatives into a single project which we refer to as the “Business Integration Project”. During the second quarter and six monthsended May 28, 2016, we incurred special charges, net of $0.4 million and $0.8 million respectively, for costs related to the Business Integration Project. The Business Integration Project was substantially complete at the end of 2016.

Other income (expense), net:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Other income (expense), net

 $(0.1) $(1.6)  NMP  $0.5  $(6.6)  NMP 
                         

NMP = Non-meaningful percentage

             

Other income (expense), net in the second quarter of 2017 included $1.0 million of currency transaction losses off set by $0.8 million of interest income. Other income (expense), net in the second quarter of 2016 included $2.4 million of currency transaction losses offset by $0.3 million of net financing income and $0.5 million of interest income.

Other income (expense), net in the first six months of 2017 included $1.4 million of interest income offset by $1.0 million of currency transaction losses. Other income (expense), net in the first six months of 2016 included $8.2 million of currency transaction losses offset by $0.6 million of net financing income and $1.0 million of interest income.

Interest expense:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Interest expense

 $8.1  $6.6   23.5% $16.5  $12.9   28.1%

Interest expense in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016 was higher due to U.S. debt balances at higher interest rates from the issuance of our 4.00% Notes, and higher LIBOR rates on floating rate debt held in the U.S. We capitalized less than $0.1 million of interest expense in the second quarter of 2017 compared to $0.2 million in the same period last year.

Interest expense in the first six months of 2017 compared to the same period last year was higher due to higher U.S. debt balances at higher interest rates from the issuance of our 4.00% Notes and higher LIBOR rates on floating rate debt held in the U.S. In addition, and as a result of the issuance of our 4.000% Notes during the first six months of 2017, we recorded $0.5 million of accelerated amortization of debt issuance costs related to debt facilities that were repaid with proceeds from the 4.000% Notes. We capitalized $0.1 million of interest expense in the first six months of 2017 compared to $0.3 million in the same period last year.

Income taxes:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Income taxes

 $11.2  $14.3   (22.0%) $16.9  $23.1   (26.6%)

Effective tax rate

  31.9%  31.0%      31.7%  32.0%    

Income tax expense of $11.2 million in the second quarter of 2017 includes $0.8 million of discrete tax expense and $1.9 million of tax benefit from costs primarily related to the restructuring plans and other non-recurring items. Excluding the discrete tax expense and the effects of these items, the overall effective tax rate was 29.2 percent. 

Income tax expense of $16.9 million in the first six months of 2017 includes $0.9 million of discrete tax expense and $5.9 million of tax benefit from costs primarily related to the restructuring plans and other non-recurring items. Excluding the discrete tax expense and the effects of these items, the overall effective tax rate was 29.4 percent. 

Income from equity method investments:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Income from equity method investments

 $2.0  $1.6   22.3% $4.3  $3.3   28.4%

The income from equity method investments relates to our 50 percent ownership of the Sekisui-Fuller joint venture in Japan. The higher income for the second quarter and first six months of 2017 compared to the same periods of 2016 is primarily related to higher net income in our joint venture.

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests:

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests relates primarily to an 11 percent redeemable non-controlling interest in HBF Turkey and was not material for the quarter ended June 3, 2017 and May 28, 2016. During the first quarterof 2017, we purchased the remaining shares from the non-controlling shareholder.

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller

 $25.9  $33.3   (22.4%) $40.7  $52.2   (22.2%)

Percent of net revenue

  4.6%  6.3%      3.8%  5.2%    

The net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for the second quarter of 2017 was $25.9 million compared to $33.3 million for the second quarter of 2016. The diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2017 was $0.50 per share as compared to $0.65 per share for the second quarter of 2016.

The net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for the first six months of 2017 was $40.7 million compared to $52.2 million for the first six months of 2016. The diluted earnings per share for the first six months of 2017 was $0.79 per share as compared to $1.02 per share for the first six months of 2016.

Operating Segment Results

We have five reportable segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA (Europe, India, Middle East and Africa), Asia Pacific, Construction Products and Engineering Adhesives. Operating results of each of these segments are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance.

The tables below provide certain information regarding the net revenue and segment operating income of each of our operating segments. For segment evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, segment operating income is defined as gross profit less SG&A expenses. Segment operating income excludes special charges, net.

Net Revenue by Segment:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3, 2017

  

May 28, 2016

  

June 3, 2017

  

May 28, 2016

 
  

Net

  

% of

  

Net

  

% of

  

Net

  

% of

  

Net

  

% of

 

($ in millions)

 

Revenue

  

Total

  

Revenue

  

Total

  

Revenue

  

Total

  

Revenue

  

Total

 

Americas Adhesives

 $229.6   41% $206.2   39% $422.8   40% $389.5   39%

EIMEA

  135.2   24%  139.9   26%  259.3   24%  264.2   26%

Asia Pacific

  64.5   12%  60.1   11%  127.1   12%  113.9   11%

Construction Products

  63.8   11%  67.6   13%  120.8   11%  127.7   13%

Engineering Adhesives

  68.6   12%  58.7   11%  135.0   13%  111.5   11%

Total

 $561.7   100% $532.5   100% $1,065.0   100% $1,006.8   100%

Segment Operating Income (Loss):

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3, 2017

  

May 28, 2016

  

June 3, 2017

  

May 28, 2016

 

($ in millions)

 

Segment Operating Income (Loss)

  

% of Total

  

Segment Operating Income

  

% of Total

  

Segment Operating Income

  

% of Total

  

Segment Operating Income

  

% of Total

 

Americas Adhesives

 $26.5   61% $35.9   66% $47.5   68% $62.1   67%

EIMEA

  8.1   19%  11.0   20%  9.8   14%  17.2   19%

Asia Pacific

  4.8   11%  3.1   5%  6.6   10%  6.8   7%

Construction Products

  (1.9)  (4%)  2.5   5%  (2.5)  (4%)  3.3   4%

Engineering Adhesives

  5.8   13%  2.1   4%  7.9   12%  3.0   3%

Total

 $43.3   100% $54.6   100% $69.3   100% $92.4   100%

The following table provides a reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes and income from equity method investments, as reported on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Segment operating income

 $43.3  $54.6  $69.3  $92.4 

Special charges, net

  -   (0.4)  -   (0.8)

Other income (expense), net

  (0.1)  (1.6)  0.5   (6.6)

Interest expense

  (8.2)  (6.6)  (16.5)  (12.9)

Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments

 $35.0  $46.0  $53.3  $72.1 

Americas Adhesives

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Net revenue

 $229.6  $206.2   11.4% $422.8  $389.5   8.6%

Segment operating income

 $26.5  $35.9   (26.3%) $47.5  $62.1   (23.6%)

Segment operating margin

  11.5%  17.4%      11.2%  16.0%    

  

Three Months Ended June 3, 2017

  

Six Months Ended June 3, 2017

 
  

vs May 28, 2016

  

vs May 28, 2016

 

Constant currency growth

  11.8%  9.0%

Currency

  (0.4%)  (0.4%)

Total

  11.4%  8.6%

Net revenue increased 11.4 percent in thesecond quarter of2017 compared to thesecond quarter of2016. The 11.8 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 12.3 percent increase in sales volume, including a 10.7 percent increase due to the Wisdom Adhesives acquisition, and a 0.8 percent increase in sales mix offset by an unfavorable 1.3 percent decrease in product pricing. The negative currency effect was due to the weaker Mexico peso, Canadian dollar and Argentinian peso compared to the U.S. dollar. As a percentage of net revenue, raw material costs increased 450 basis points mainly dueto lower sales prices and higher raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 200 basis points, primarily due to the acquisition and integration of Wisdom Adhesives and higher delivery expense. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 60 basis points due to the implementation of the 2017 Restructuring Plan. Segment operating income decreased 26.3 percent and segment operating margin as a percentage of net revenue decreased 590 basis points compared to thesecond quarter of 2016.

Net revenue increased 8.6 percent in the firstsix months of2017 compared to the firstsix months of2016. The 9.0 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 11.8 percent increase in sales volume, including a 7.7 percent increase due to the Wisdom Adhesives acquisition, offset by a 1.4 percent decrease due to unfavorable sales mix and a 1.4 percent decrease in product pricing. The negative currency effect was due to the weaker Mexico peso and Argentinian peso compared to the U.S. dollar. As a percentage of net revenue, raw material costs increased 310 basis points mainly dueto lower sales prices, higher raw material costs, and the impact of valuing inventories related to the Wisdom Adhesives acquisition at fair value. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 160 basis points, primarily due to the acquisition and integration of Wisdom Adhesives and higher delivery expense. Segment operating income decreased 23.6 percent and segment operating margin as a percentage of net revenue decreased 480 basis points compared to the firstsix months of 2016.

EIMEA

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Net revenue

 $135.2  $139.9   (3.3%) $259.3  $264.2   (1.9%)

Segment operating income

 $8.1  $11.0   (26.7%) $9.8  $17.2   (42.5%)

Segment operating margin

  6.0%  7.9%      3.8%  6.5%    

The following table provides details of the EIMEA net revenue variances:

  

Three Months Ended June 3, 2017

  

Six Months Ended June 3, 2017

 
  

vs May 28, 2016

  

vs May 28, 2016

 

Constant currency growth

  8.1%  8.6%

Currency

  (11.4%)  (10.5%)

Total

  (3.3%)  (1.9%)

Net revenue decreased 3.3 percent in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016. The 8.1 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 4.0 percent increase in sales volume, a 3.7 percent increase in product pricing, and a 0.4 percent increase in favorable sales mix. The negative currency effect of 11.4 percent was primarily the result of a weaker Egyptian pound, Euro and Turkish lira compared to the U.S. dollar. Sales volume growth was primarily related to the hygiene and durable assembly markets, and strong growth in the emerging markets. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue increased 140 basis points in the second quarter compared to the second quarter last year primarily due to higher raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 30 basis points higher than the second quarter of 2016. Segment operating income decreased 26.7 percent and segment operating margin decreased 190 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2016.

Net revenue decreased 1.9 percent in the first six months of 2017 compared to the first six months of 2016. The 8.6 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 5.1 percent increase in sales volume, a 3.4 percent increase in product pricing and a 0.1 percent increase in sales mix. The negative currency effect of 10.5 percent was primarily the result of a weaker Egyptian pound, Euro and Turkish lira compared to the U.S. dollar. Sales volume growth was primarily related to the hygiene and durable assembly markets, and strong growth in the emerging markets. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue increased 40 basis points in the six months compared to the six months last year primarily due to higher raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 90 basis points higher than the second quarter of 2016 due to the implementation of the 2017 Restructuring Plan. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue increased 140 basis points due to the implementation of the 2017 Restructuring Plan. Segment operating income decreased 42.5 percent and segment operating margin decreased 270 basis points compared to the first six months of 2016.

Asia Pacific

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Net revenue

 $64.5  $60.1   7.2% $127.1  $113.9   11.5%

Segment operating income

 $4.8  $3.1   56.5% $6.6  $6.8   (2.3%)

Segment operating margin

  7.4%  5.0%      5.2%  6.0%    

The following table provides details of the Asia Pacific net revenue variances:

  

Three Months Ended June 3, 2017

  

Six Months Ended June 3, 2017

 
  

vs May 28, 2016

  

vs May 28, 2016

 

Constant currency growth

  11.0%  15.2%

Currency

  (3.8%)  (3.7%)

Total

  7.2%  11.5%

Net revenue in the second quarter of 2017 increased 7.2 percent compared to the second quarter of 2016. The 11.0 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 12.5 percent increase in sales volume including a 4.8 percent increase due to the Advanced Adhesives acquisition, partially offset by a 0.4 percent decrease due to unfavorable sales mix and a 1.1 percent decrease in product pricing. Organic constant currency growth was primarily driven by volume growth in Greater China.Negative currency effects of 3.8 percent compared to the second quarter of 2016 were primarily driven by the weaker Chinese renminbi and Malaysian ringgit compared to the U.S. dollar partially offset by a stronger Australian dollar. Raw material costs as a percentage of net revenue decreased 20 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2016. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue decreased 60 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2016 primarily due to the acquisition of Advanced Adhesives. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 160 basis points due to lower expenses related to general spending reductions, foreign currency exchange rate benefits on spending outside the U.S and the impact of the acquisition of Advanced Adhesives. Segment operating income increased 56.5 percent and segment operating margin increased 240 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2016.

Net revenue in the first six months of 2017 increased 11.5 percent compared to the first six months of 2016. The 15.2 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 18.3 percent increase in sales volume including a 5.8 percent increase due to the Advanced Adhesives acquisition, partially offset by a 1.5 percent decrease due to unfavorable sales mix and a 1.6 percent decrease in product pricing. Organic constant currency growth was primarily driven by volume growth in Greater China.Negative currency effects of 3.7 percent compared to the first six months of 2016 were primarily driven by the weaker Chinese renminbi and Malaysian ringgit compared to the U.S. dollar partially offset by a stronger Australian dollar. Raw material costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 60 basis points compared to the first six months of 2016 dueto unfavorable sales mix and higher raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue was flat compared to the first six months of 2016. Segment operating income decreased 2.3 percent and segment operating margin decreased 80 basis points compared to the first six months of 2016.

Construction Products

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Net revenue

 $63.8  $67.6   (5.7%) $120.8  $127.7   (5.4%)

Segment operating income

 $(1.9) $2.5   (173.1%) $(2.5) $3.3   (176.4%)

Segment operating margin

  (2.9%)  3.7%      (2.1%)  2.6%    

The following tables provide details of the Construction Products net revenue variances:

  

Three Months Ended June 3, 2017

  

Six Months Ended June 3, 2017

 
  

vs May 28, 2016

  

vs May 28, 2016

 

Constant currency growth

  (6.1%)  (5.7%)

Currency

  0.4%  0.3%

Total

  (5.7%)  (5.4%)

Net revenue decreased 5.7 percent in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016. The 6.1 percent decrease in constant currency growth was driven by a 0.8 percent decrease due to unfavorable sales mix, a 5.0 percent decrease in sales volume and a 0.3 percent decrease in product pricing. The positive currency effect was due to the stronger Australian dollar compared to the U.S. dollar. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue was 230 basis points lower in the second quarter of 2017 compared to last year primarily dueto sales mix and lower raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 920 basis points higher in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016 due to the discontinuance of certain retail and wholesale products in connection with the implementation of the 2017 Restructuring Plan and inefficiencies related to the facility upgrade and expansion project. Segment operating income decreased 173.1 percent and segment operating margin decreased 660 basis points compared to thesecond quarter of 2016.

Net revenue decreased 5.4 percent in the first six months of 2017 compared to the first six months of 2016. The 5.7 percent decrease in constant currency growth was driven by a 2.1 percent decrease due to unfavorable sales mix, a 3.4 percent decrease in sales volume and a 0.2 percent decrease in product pricing. The positive currency effect was due to the stronger Australian dollar compared to the U.S. dollar. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue was 170 basis points lower in the first six months of 2017 compared to the first six months of 2016 primarily dueto sales mix and lower raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 610 basis points higher in the first six months of 2017 compared to the first six months of 2016 due to the discontinuance of certain retail and wholesale products in connection with the implementation of the 2017 Restructuring Plan and inefficiencies related to the facility upgrade and expansion project. Segment operating income decreased 176.4 percent and segment operating margin decreased 470 basis points compared to the firstsix months of 2016.

Engineering Adhesives

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

  

2017 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2016

 

Net revenue

 $68.6  $58.7   16.8% $135.0  $111.5   21.1%

Segment operating income

 $5.8  $2.1   178.9% $7.9  $3.0   (165.7%)

Segment operating margin

  8.5%  3.6%      5.8%  2.7%    

The following tables provide details of the Engineering Adhesives net revenue variances:

  

Three Months Ended June 3, 2017

  

Six Months Ended June 3, 2017

 
  

vs May 28, 2016

  

vs May 28, 2016

 

Constant currency growth

  21.7%  25.7%

Currency

  (4.9%)  (4.6%)

Total

  16.8%  21.1%

Net revenue increased 16.8 percent in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016. The 21.7 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 25.3 percent increase in sales volume including a 6.8 percent increase due to the acquisition of Cyberbond, partially offset by a 2.4 percent decrease in product pricing and a 1.2 percent decrease due to unfavorable sales mix. Organic constant currency growth was driven by strong performance in the automotive, electronics and Tonsan markets.Negative currency effects of 4.9 percent compared to the second quarter of last year were primarily driven by the weaker Chinese renminbi compared to the U.S. dollar. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue was 100 basis points higher in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016 dueto lower product prices and higher raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 20 basis points lower in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 570 basis pointsdue to the mark to market adjustment related to the Tonsan contingent consideration liability. Segment operating income increased 178.9 percent and segment operating margin increased 490 basis points compared to thesecond quarter of 2016.

Net revenue increased 21.1 percent in the first six months of 2017 compared to the first six months of 2016. The 25.7 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 28.6 percent increase in sales volume including a 6.7 percent increase due to the acquisition of Cyberbond, partially offset by a 2.9 percent decrease in product pricing. Organic constant currency growth was driven by strong performance in the automotive, electronics and Tonsan markets.Negative currency effects of 4.6 percent compared to the first six months of last year were primarily driven by the weaker Chinese renminbi compared to the U.S. dollar. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue was 150 basis points higher in the first six months of 2017 compared to the first six months of 2016 dueto lower product prices and higher raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 100 basis points lower in the first six months of 2017 compared to the first six months of 2016 due to higher sales volume. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 360 basis pointsdue to the mark to market adjustment related to the Tonsan contingent consideration liability. Segment operating income decreased 165.7 percent and segment operating margin increased 310 basis points compared to the firstsix months of 2016.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Total cash and cash equivalents as of June 3, 2017 were $94.1 million compared to $142.2 million as of December 3, 2016 and $146.0 million as of May 28, 2016. The majority of the $94.1 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 3, 2017 was held outside the United States. Total long and short-term debt was $786.1 million as of June 3, 2017, $703.3 million as of December 3, 2016 and $719.1 million as of May 28, 2016. The total debt to total capital ratio as measured by Total Debt divided by (Total Debt plus Total Stockholders’ Equity) was 44.2 percent as of June 3, 2017 as compared to 42.8 percent as of December 3, 2016 and 43.8 percent as of May 28, 2016.

We believe that cash flows from operating activities will be adequate to meet our ongoing liquidity and capital expenditure needs. In addition, we believe we have the ability to obtain both short-term and long-term debt to meet our financing needs for the foreseeable future. Cash available in the United States has historically been sufficient and we expect it will continue to be sufficient to fund U.S. operations and U.S. capital spending and U.S. pension and other postretirement benefit contributions in addition to funding U.S. acquisitions, dividend payments, debt service and share repurchases as needed. For those international earnings considered to be reinvested indefinitely, we currently have no intention to, and plans do not indicate a need to, repatriate these funds for U.S. operations.

Our credit agreements and note purchase agreements include restrictive covenants that, if not met, could lead to a renegotiation of our credit lines and a significant increase in our cost of financing. At June 3, 2017, we were in compliance with all covenants of our contractual obligations as shown in the following table:

Covenant

Debt Instrument

Measurement

Result as of June 3, 2017

TTM EBITDA / TTM Interest Expense

All Debt Instruments

Not less than 2.5

8.4

Total Indebtedness / TTM EBITDA

All Debt Instruments

Not greater than 3.5

2.9

TTM = Trailing 12 months

EBITDA for covenant purposes is defined as consolidated net income, plus interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash impairment losses, extraordinary non-cash losses incurred other than in the ordinary course of business, nonrecurring extraordinary non-cash restructuring charges, minus extraordinary non-cash gains incurred other than in the ordinary course of business. For the Total Indebtedness / TTM EBITDA ratio, TTM EBITDA is adjusted for the pro forma results from Material Acquisitions and Material Divestitures as if the acquisition or divestiture occurred at the beginning of the calculation period. Additional detail is provided in the Form 8-K dated April 12, 2017.

We believe we have the ability to meet all of our contractual obligations and commitments in fiscal 2017.

Selected Metrics of Liquidity

Key metrics we monitor are net working capital as a percent of annualized net revenue, trade accounts receivable days sales outstanding (“DSO”), inventory days on hand, free cash flow and debt capitalization ratio.

  

June 3,

  

May 28,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 

Net working capital as a percentage of annualized net revenue1

  22.2%  21.3%

Accounts receivable DSO2(Days)

  61   59 

Inventory days on hand3(Days)

  70   65 

Free cash flow4(million)

 $(9.1) $33.3 

Total debt to total capital ratio5

  44.2%  43.8%

1Current quarter net working capital (trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts plus inventory minus trade payables) divided by annualized net revenue (current quarter multiplied by four).

2Trade receivables net of the allowance for doubtful accounts at the balance sheet date multiplied by 56 (8 weeks) and divided by the net revenue for the last 2 months of the quarter.

3Total inventory multiplied by 56 and divided by cost of sales (excluding delivery costs) for the last 2 months of the quarter.

4 Year-to-date net cash provided by operating activities, less purchased property, plant and equipment and dividends paid.

5 Total debt divided by (total debt plus total stockholders’ equity).

Summary of Cash Flows

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 $32.8  $82.6 

Net income including non-controlling interests was $40.7 million in the first six months of 2017 compared to $52.4 million in the first six months of 2016. Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $39.2 million in the first six months of 2017 compared to $38.6 million in the first six months of 2016. Accrued compensation was a use of cash of $4.7 million in 2017 compared to a use of cash of $2.9 million last year related to higher accruals for our employee incentive plans. Other accrued expenses was a use of cash of $6.3 million in the six months ending June 3, 2017 compared to a $6.4 million use of cash in same period last year. Other liabilities was a source of cash of $3.3 million in the first six months of 2017 compared to a use of cash of $7.8 million in the first six months of 2016.

Changes in net working capital (trade receivables, inventory and trade payables) accounted for a use of cash of $34.9 million compared to $3.3 million last year. The table below provides the cash flow impact due to changes in the components of net working capital:

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

 

Trade receivables, net

 $(9.9) $13.3 

Inventory

  (45.4)  (9.1)

Trade payables

 

20.4

   (7.5)

Total cash flow impact

 $(34.9) $(3.3)

Trade Receivables, net – Trade Receivables, net was a use of cash of $9.9 million in 2017 compared to a source of cash of $13.3 million in 2016. The use of cash in 2017 compared to source of cash in 2016 was due to an increase in trade receivables in the current year compared to the prior year. The DSO were 61 days at June 3, 2017 and 59 days at May 28, 2016.

Inventory – Inventory was a use of cash of $45.4 million and $9.1 million in 2017 and 2016, respectively. The higher use of cash in 2017 is due to higher raw material costs and increasing inventory levels to maintain service levels while integrating our Wisdom acquisition. The lower use of cash in 2016 is related to lower seasonal build of inventory in 2016. Inventory days on hand were 70 days as of June 3, 2017 and 65 days as of May 28, 2016.

Trade Payables – For the first six months of 2017, trade payables was a source of cash of $20.4 million compared to a use of cash of $7.5 million in 2016. The use of cash in 2016 compared to the source of cash in 2017 is primarily related to higher purchases of inventory somewhat offset by lower purchases of property, plant and equipment.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 $(150.8) $(44.0)

In the first quarter of 2017, we acquired Wisdom Adhesives for $123.3 million. Purchases of property, plant and equipment were $27.1 million during the six months ended June 3, 2017 as compared to $35.7 million for the same period of 2016.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 3,

  

May 28,

 

($ in millions)

 

2017

  

2016

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 $68.4  $(12.4)

We had $598.0 million of proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt in the six months ended June 3, 2017 which consisted of $300.0 million of proceeds from the issuance of the 4.00% Notes, $100 million of proceeds from our refinanced term loan and $198.0 million of proceeds from our revolving credit facility. Proceeds from our revolving credit facility were drawn in conjunction with the acquisition of Wisdom Adhesives and from borrowing from ongoing operations. Repayments of long-term debt were $504.3 million in the six months ended June 3, 2017 and $11.3 million in the six months ended May 28, 2016. We also paid $3.8 million in debt issuance costs associated with the issuance of the 4.000% Notes in the first six months of 2017. Net payments of notes payable were $10.3 million in 2017 compared to net proceeds of $11.2 million in 2016. Cash dividends paid were $14.6 million in 2017 compared to $13.5 million in 2016. Repurchases of common stock were $8.9 million in the six months ended June 3, 2017compared to $6.6 million in the same period of 2016.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we discuss expectations regarding our future performance which include anticipated financial performance, savings from restructuring and process initiatives, global economic conditions, liquidity requirements, the impact of litigation and environmental matters, the effect of new accounting pronouncements and one-time accounting charges and credits, and similar matters. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of words like "plan," "expect," "aim," "believe," "project," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "will," "should," "could" (including the negative or variations thereof) and other expressions that indicate future events and trends. These plans and expectations are based upon certain underlying assumptions, including those mentioned with the specific statements. Such assumptions are in turn based upon internal estimates and analyses of current market conditions and trends, our plans and strategies, economic conditions and other factors. These plans and expectations and the assumptions underlying them are necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties inherent in projecting future conditions and results. Actual results could differ materially from expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements if one or more of the underlying assumptions and expectations proves to be inaccurate or is unrealized. In addition to the factors described in this report, Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in this report and Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 3, 2016, identify some of the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. This list of important factors does not include all such factors nor necessarily present them in order of importance. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, we have identified these important factors which could affect our financial performance and could cause our actual results for future periods to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. Additionally, the variety of products sold by us and the regions where we do business makes it difficult to determine with certainty the increases or decreases in revenues resulting from changes in the volume of products sold, currency impact, changes in geographic and product mix and selling prices. Our best estimates of these changes as well as changes in other factors have been included. References to volume changes include volume, product mix and delivery charges, combined. These factors should be considered, together with any similar risk factors or other cautionary language, which may be made elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

We may refer to Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors and this section of the Form 10-Q to identify risk factors related to other forward looking statements made in oral presentations, including investor conferences and/or webcasts open to the public.

This disclosure, including that under "Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors," and other forward-looking statements and related disclosures made by us in this report and elsewhere from time to time, represents our best judgment as of the date the information is given. We do not undertake responsibility for updating any of such information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Investors are advised, however, to consult any further public company disclosures (such as in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission or in company press releases) on related subjects.

Item 3. Quantitativeand QualitativeDisclosures about Market Risk

Market Risk

We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in interest rates, foreign currency rates and prices of raw materials. Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.

Our financial performance has been, and may continue to be, negatively affected by the unfavorable economic conditions. Continued or further recessionary economic conditions may have an adverse impact on our sales volumes, pricing levels and profitability. As domestic and international economic conditions change, trends in discretionary consumer spending also become unpredictable and subject to reductions due to uncertainties about the future. A general reduction in consumer discretionary spending due to recession in the domestic and international economies, or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Interest Rate Risk

Exposure to changes in interest rates result primarily from borrowing activities used to fund operations. Committed floating rate credit facilities are used to fund a portion of operations. We believe that probable near-term changes in interest rates would not materially affect financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The annual impact on interest expense of a one-percentage point interest rate change on the outstanding balance of our variable rate debt as of June 3, 2017 would have resulted in a change in net income of approximately $7.9 million or $0.15 per diluted share.

Foreign Exchange Risk

As a result of being a global enterprise, there is exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which may adversely affect operating results and financial condition. Approximately 57 percent of net revenue was generated outside of the United States for the second quarter of 2017. Principal foreign currency exposures relate to the Euro, British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, Australian dollar, Argentine peso, Brazilian real, Colombian peso, Mexican peso, Turkish lira, Egyptian pound, Indian rupee, Indonesian rupiah and Malaysian ringgit.

Our objective is to balance, where possible, non-functional currency denominated assets to non-functional currency denominated liabilities to have a natural hedge and minimize foreign exchange impacts. We enter into cross border transactions through importing and exporting goods to and from different countries and locations. These transactions generate foreign exchange risk as they create assets, liabilities and cash flows in currencies other than their functional currency. This also applies to services provided and other cross border agreements among subsidiaries. Based on financial results for the six months ended June 3, 2017, a hypothetical one percent change in our cost of sales due to foreign currency rate changes would have resulted in a change in net income attributable to H.B. Fuller of approximately $2.9 million or $0.06 per diluted share.

We take steps to minimize risks from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. We do not enter into any speculative positions with regard to derivative instruments.

Based on financial results for the six months ended June 3, 2017 and foreign currency balance sheet positions as of June 3, 2017, a hypothetical overall 10 percent change in the U.S. dollar would have resulted in a change in net income of approximately $4.0 million or $0.08 per diluted share.

On December 4, 2016, for our subsidiaries in Latin America, we changed the functional currency from the U.S. dollar to the entity’s local currency based on management’s analysis of the changes of the economic facts and circumstances in which these subsidiaries operate. The change in functional currency is accounted for prospectively from December 4, 2016 and financial statements prior to and including the year ended December 3, 2016 have not been restated for the change in functional currency.

Raw Materials

The principal raw materials used to manufacture products include resins, polymers, synthetic rubbers, vinyl acetate monomer and plasticizers. We generally avoid sole source supplier arrangements for raw materials. While alternate supplies of most key raw materials are available, unplanned supplier production outages may lead to strained supply-demand situations for several key raw materials such as ethylene and propylene, several polymers and other petroleum derivatives such as waxes.

The purchase of raw materials is our largest expenditure. Our objective is to purchase raw materials that meet both our quality standards and production needs at the lowest total cost. Most raw materials are purchased on the open market or under contracts that limit the frequency but not the magnitude of price increases. In some cases, however, the risk of raw material price changes is managed by strategic sourcing agreements which limit price increases to increases in supplier feedstock costs, while requiring decreases as feedstock costs decline. The leverage of having substitute raw materials approved for use wherever possible is used to minimize the impact of possible price increases. Based on financial results for the six months ended June 3, 2017, a hypothetical one percent change in our raw material costs would have resulted in a change in net income of approximately $4.1 million or $0.08 per diluted share.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Controls and Procedures

We conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our president and chief executive officer and executive vice president, chief financial officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act)) as of June 3, 2017.  We acquired Wisdom Adhesives in the first quarter of 2017. They represented approximately six percent of our total assets as of June 3, 2017. As this acquisition occurred in the first quarter of 2017, the scope of our assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting does not include this recent acquisition. This exclusion is in accordance with the SEC’s general guidance that an assessment of a recently acquired business may be omitted from our scope in the year of acquisition. Based on this evaluation, our president and chief executive officer and executive vice president, chief financial officer concluded that, as of June 3, 2017, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

For purposes of Rule 13a-15(e), the termdisclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its president and chief executive officer and executive vice president, chief financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act.

PART II.OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

Environmental Matters

From time to time, we become aware of compliance matters relating to, or receive notices from, federal, state or local entities regarding possible or alleged violations of environmental, health or safety laws and regulations. We review the circumstances of each individual site, considering the number of parties involved, the level of potential liability or our contribution relative to the other parties, the nature and magnitude of the hazardous substances involved, the method and extent of remediation, the estimated legal and consulting expense with respect to each site and the time period over which any costs would likely be incurred. Also, from time to time, we are identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and/or similar state laws that impose liability for costs relating to the clean up of contamination resulting from past spills, disposal or other release of hazardous substances. We are also subject to similar laws in some of the countries where current and former facilities are located. Our environmental, health and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for environmental matters, we establish a financial provision. 

Currently we are involved in various environmental investigations, clean up activities and administrative proceedings and lawsuits. In particular, we are currently deemed a PRP in conjunction with numerous other parties, in a number of government enforcement actions associated with landfills and/or hazardous waste sites. As a PRP, we may be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and clean up of these sites. In addition, we are engaged in environmental remediation and monitoring efforts at a number of current and former operating facilities. While uncertainties exist with respect to the amounts and timing of the ultimate environmental liabilities, based on currently available information, we have concluded that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow. However, adverse developments and/or periodic settlements could negatively impact the results of operations or cash flows in one or more future periods.

Other Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we are a party to, or a target of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, contract, patent and intellectual property, environmental, health and safety, tax and employment matters. While we are unable to predict the outcome of these matters, we have concluded, based upon currently available information, that the ultimate resolution of any pending matter, individually or in the aggregate, including the asbestos litigation described in the following paragraphs, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

 

We have been named as a defendant in lawsuits in which plaintiffs have alleged injury due to products containing asbestos manufactured more than 30 years ago. The plaintiffs generally bring these lawsuits against multiple defendants and seek damages (both actual and punitive) in very large amounts. In many cases, plaintiffs are unable to demonstrate that they have suffered any compensable injuries or that the injuries suffered were the result of exposure to products manufactured by us. We are typically dismissed as a defendant in such cases without payment. If the plaintiff presents evidence indicating that compensable injury occurred as a result of exposure to our products, the case is generally settled for an amount that reflects the seriousness of the injury, the length, intensity and character of exposure to products containing asbestos, the number and solvency of other defendants in the case, and the jurisdiction in which the case has been brought.

 

A significant portion of the defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation is paid by third parties, including indemnification pursuant to the provisions of a 1976 agreement under which we acquired a business from a third party. Currently, this third party is defending and paying settlement amounts, under a reservation of rights, in most of the asbestos cases tendered to the third party.

 

In addition to the indemnification arrangements with third parties, we have insurance policies that generally provide coverage for asbestos liabilities, including defense costs.  Historically, insurers have paid a significant portion of our defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation. However, certain of our insurers are insolvent.  We have entered into cost-sharing agreements with our insurers that provide for the allocation of defense costs and settlements and judgments in asbestos-related lawsuits.  These agreements require, among other things, that we fund a share of settlements and judgments allocable to years in which the responsible insurer is insolvent.

 

A summary of the number of and settlement amounts for asbestos-related lawsuits and claims is as follows:

 

 

Six Months Ended

  

3 Years Ended

  

Six Months Ended

  

3 Years Ended

 

($ in millions)

 

June 3, 2017

  

May 28, 2016

  

December 3, 2016

 
 

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

  

December 2, 2017

 

Lawsuits and claims settled

  7   4   33   3   7   9 

Settlement amounts

 $1.4  $0.3  $3.1  $195  $1,423  $1,673 

Insurance payments received or expected to be received

 $1.1  $0.3  $2.3  $186  $1,132  $1,365 

We do not believe that it would be meaningful to disclose the aggregate number of asbestos-related lawsuits filed against us because relatively few of these lawsuits are known to involve exposure to asbestos-containing products that we manufactured. Rather, we believe it is more meaningful to disclose the number of lawsuits that are settled and result in a payment to the plaintiff. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for pending asbestos-related claims, we establish a financial provision and a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. 

Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

We have retained legal counsel to conduct an internal investigation of possible resale of our products by certain customers to Iran contrary to U.S. law and regulations and our compliance policy. The sales to those particular customers being investigated represented less than one percent of our net revenue in each of our last three fiscal years.  The investigation also includes a review of sales by our subsidiaries in Turkey (beginning in 2011) and India (beginning in 2014) in possible violation of the sanctions regulations of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) and other applicable laws and regulations.  In January 2018, we voluntarily contacted OFAC to advise it of this internal investigation and our intention to cooperate fully with OFAC.  At this time, we cannot predict the outcome or effect of the investigation, however, based on the results of our investigation to date, we believe we could incur penalties ranging from zero to $10,000.

Note 17: Operating Segments

We are required to report segment information in the same way that we internally organize our business for assessing performance and making decisions regarding allocation of resources. Operating results of each segment are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. Corporate expenses are fully allocated to each operating segment. Corporate assets are not allocated to the operating segments.  Inter-segment revenues are recorded at cost plus a markup for administrative costs. 

As of December 2, 2017, we had six reportable segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA (Europe, India, Middle East and Africa), Asia Pacific, Construction Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives and Royal Adhesives. As of the beginning of the six months ended June 2, 2018, we modified our operating segment structure by allocating the Royal Adhesives segment into each of the five other segments. We now have five reportable segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA, Asia Pacific, Construction Adhesives and Engineering Adhesives.

The table below provides certain information regarding net revenue and segment operating income for each of our operating segments:

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

 
      

Inter-

  

Segment

      

Inter-

  

Segment

 
  

Trade

  

Segment

  

Operating

  

Trade

  

Segment

  

Operating

 
  

Revenue

  

Revenue

  

Income

  

Revenue

  

Revenue

  

Income (Loss)

 

Americas Adhesives

 $277,992  $5,791  $32,607  $229,622  $4,048  $26,455 

EIMEA

  193,427   5,387   14,040   135,226   4,452   8,083 

Asia Pacific

  74,326   2,541   5,040   64,466   1,416   4,751 

Construction Adhesives

  121,795   -   11,673   63,754   -   (1,853)

Engineering Adhesives

  121,847   -   13,826   68,583   -   5,832 

Total

 $789,387      $77,186  $561,651      $43,268 

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

 
      

Inter-

  

Segment

      

Inter-

  

Segment

 
  

Trade

  

Segment

  

Operating

  

Trade

  

Segment

  

Operating

 
  

Revenue

  

Revenue

  

Income

  

Revenue

  

Revenue

  

Income

 

Americas Adhesives

 $539,323  $10,896  $50,118  $422,784  $7,857  $47,488 

EIMEA

  372,010   9,447   21,878   259,265   7,899   9,880 

Asia Pacific

  141,000   3,598   7,362   127,112   2,503   6,630 

Construction Adhesives

  219,039   (1)  12,938   120,800   -   (2,536)

Engineering Adhesives

  231,094   -   21,575   135,013   -   7,887 

Total

 $1,502,466      $113,871  $1,064,974      $69,349 

The table below provides a reconciliation of segment operating income to income before income taxes and income from equity method investments:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

 
  

2018

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

 

Segment operating income

 $77,186  $43,268  $113,871  $69,349 

Other income (expense), net

  3,850   (929)  4,883   (903)

Interest expense

  (25,223)  (7,329)  (49,727)  (15,114)

Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments

 $55,813  $35,010  $69,027  $53,332 

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

The Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the MD&A included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 2, 2017 for important background information related to our business.

For the year ended December 2, 2017, we had six reportable segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA (Europe, India, Middle East and Africa), Asia Pacific, Construction Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives and Royal Adhesives. As of the first quarter 2018, we modified our operating segment structure by allocating the Royal Adhesives segment into each of the five other segments. We now have five reportable segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA, Asia Pacific, Construction Adhesives and Engineering Adhesives.

Net revenue in the second quarter of 2018 increased 40.5 percent from the second quarter of 2017. Revenue increased 33.0 percent due to sales volume, including 33.5 percent from acquisitions, 3.2 percent due to favorable product pricing, and 0.7 percent due to favorable sales mix compared to the second quarter of 2017. A stronger Euro, Chinese renminbi and British pound offset by a weaker Argentinian peso, Brazilian real and Turkish lira compared to the U.S. dollar for the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017 were the main drivers of a positive 3.6 percent currency effect. Gross profit margin increased 220 basis points primarily due to the favorable product pricing and sales mix.

Net revenue in the first six months of 2018 increased 41.1 percent from the first six months of 2017. Revenue increased 34.0 percent due to sales volume, including 33.9 percent from acquisitions, 2.6 percent due to favorable product pricing, and 0.6 percent due to favorable sales mix compared to the second quarter of 2017. A stronger Euro, Chinese renminbi, British pound, Canadian dollar and Mexican peso offset by a weaker Argentinian peso, Brazilian real and Turkish lira compared to the U.S. dollar for the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017 were the main drivers of a positive 3.9 percent currency effect. Gross profit margin increased 50 basis points primarily due to favorable product pricing and sales mix

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller in the second quarter of 2018 was $44.5 million compared to $25.9 million in the second quarter of 2017. On a diluted earnings per share basis, the second quarter of 2018 was $0.86 per share compared to $0.50 per share for the second quarter of 2017.

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller in the first six months of 2018 was $92.1 million compared to $40.7 million in the first six months of 2017. On a diluted earnings per share basis, the second quarter of 2018 was $1.78 per share compared to $0.79 per share for the second quarter of 2017.

Restructuring Plans

Royal Adhesives Restructuring Plan

During the first quarter of 2018, we approved a restructuring plan consisting of consolidation plans, organizational changes and other actions related to the integration of the operations of Royal Adhesives with the operations of the Company (the “Royal Adhesives Restructuring Plan”). In implementing the Royal Adhesives Restructuring Plan, we expect to incur costs of approximately $20.0 million, which includes (i) cash expenditures of approximately $12.0 million for severance and related employee costs globally and (ii) other costs of approximately $8.0 million related to the optimization of production facilities, streamlining of processes and accelerated depreciation of long-lived assets.  Approximately $14.0 million of the costs are expected to be cash costs. The Royal Adhesives Restructuring Plan was implemented in the first quarter of 2018 and is currently expected to be completed by the end of fiscal year 2020. 

2017 Restructuring Plan

During the first quarter of 2017, we approved a restructuring plan (the “2017 Restructuring Plan”) related to organizational changes and other actions to optimize operations. In implementing the 2017 Restructuring Plan, we expect to incur costs of approximately $17.0 million to $20.0 million which includes (i) cash expenditures of approximately $13.0 million for severance and related employee costs globally and (ii) $4.0 million to $7.0 million related to the optimization of production facilities, streamlining of processes and accelerated depreciation of long-lived assets. Approximately $15.0 million to $16.0 million of the costs are expected to be cash costs. The 2017 Restructuring Plan was implemented in the first quarter of 2017 and is currently expected to be completed by the end of fiscal year 2018.

Collectively, we expect to incur costs of approximately $37.0 million to $40.0 million related to the restructuring plans. During the quarters ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017, we recorded pre-tax charges of $1.3 million and $5.6 million, respectively, and during the six months ended June 2, 2018 and June 3, 2017, we recorded pre-tax charges of $3.2 million and $15.8 million, respectively, related to the restructuring plans.

Results of Operations

Net revenue:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2017

 

Net revenue

 $789.4  $561.7   40.5% $1,502.5  $1,065.0   41.1%

We review variances in net revenue in terms of changes related to sales volume, product pricing, sales mix, business acquisitions and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The impact of sales volume, product pricing, sales mix and acquisitions are viewed as constant currency growth. The following table shows the net revenue variance analysis for the second quarter and first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods in 2017:

  

Three Months Ended June 2, 2018

  

Six Months Ended June 2, 2018

 
  

vs June 3, 2017

  

vs June 3, 2017

 

Constant currency

  36.9%  37.2%

Currency

  3.6%  3.9%

Total

  40.5%  41.1%

Constant currency growth was 36.9 percent in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017.  The 36.9 percent constant currency growth in the second quarter of 2018 was driven by 90.1 percent growth in Construction Adhesives, 70.0 percent growth in Engineering Adhesives, 33.7 percent growth in EIMEA, 22.2 percent growth in Americas Adhesives, and 8.6 percent growth in Asia Pacific. The growth is predominately driven by acquisitions.  The positive 3.6 percent currency impact was primarily driven by a stronger Euro, Chinese renminbi and British pound offset by a weaker Argentinian peso, Brazilian real and Turkish lira compared to the U.S. dollar.

Constant currency growth was 37.2 percent in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017. The 37.2 percent constant currency growth in the first six months of 2018 was driven by 80.4 percent growth in Construction Adhesives, 64.8 percent growth in Engineering Adhesives, 33.5 percent growth in EIMEA, 28.1 percent growth in Americas Adhesives, and 5.0 percent growth in Asia Pacific. The growth is predominantly driven by acquisitions. The positive 3.9 percent currency impact was primarily driven by a stronger Euro, Chinese renminbi, Canadian dollar and Mexican peso offset by a weaker Argentinian peso, Brazilian real and Turkish lira compared to the U.S. dollar.

Cost of sales:

                        
                         
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2017

 

Raw materials

 $430.0  $312.4   37.6% $825.9  $585.8   41.0%

Other manufacturing costs

  137.0   103.2   32.8%  266.5   194.1   37.3%

Cost of sales

 $567.0  $415.6   36.4% $1,092.4  $779.9   40.1%

Percent of net revenue

  71.8%  74.0%      72.7%  73.2%    

Cost of sales in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017 decreased 220 basis points as a percentage of net revenue. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue decreased 120 basis points in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to an increase in product pricing. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of revenue decreased 100 basis points in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to lower restructuring plan costs.

Cost of sales in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017 decreased 50 basis points as a percentage of net revenue. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue was flat in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of revenue decreased 50 basis points in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017.

Gross profit:

                        
                         
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2017

 

Gross profit

 $222.4  $146.0   52.3% $410.1  $285.0   43.9%

Percent of net revenue

  28.2%  26.0%      27.3%  26.8%    

Gross profit in the second quarter of 2018 increased 52.3 percent and gross profit margin increased 220 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2017. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to favorable pricing and sales mix.

Gross profit in the first six months of 2018 increased 43.9 percent and gross profit margin increased 50 basis points compared to the first six months of 2017. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to favorable pricing and sales mix.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses:

             
                         
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2017

 

SG&A

 $145.2  $102.8   41.2% $296.2  $215.7   37.3%

Percent of net revenue

  18.4%  18.3%      19.7%  20.3%    

SG&A expenses for the second quarter of 2018 increased $42.4 million, or 41.2 percent, compared to the second quarter of 2017.  The increase is mainly due to the impact of acquired businesses and foreign currency exchange rates on spending outside the U.S.

SG&A expenses for the first six months of 2018 increased $80.5 million, or 37.3 percent, compared to the first six months of 2017. The increase is mainly due to the impact of acquired businesses and foreign currency exchange rates on spending outside the U.S.

We make SG&A expense plans at the beginning of each fiscal year and barring significant changes in business conditions or our outlook for the future, we maintain these spending plans for the entire year. Management routinely monitors our SG&A spending relative to these fiscal year plans for each operating segment and for the company overall. We feel it is important to maintain a consistent spending program in this area as many of the activities within the SG&A category such as the sales force, technology development, and customer service are critical elements of our business strategy.

Other income (expense), net:

          
                    
  

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

 

2018 vs

 

June 2,

  

June 3,

 

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

 

2017

 

2018

  

2017

 

2017

 

Other income (expense), net

 $3.9  $(0.9)

NMP

 $4.9  $(0.9)

NMP

 

NMP = Non-meaningful percentage

Other income (expense), net in the second quarter of 2018 included $2.6 million of other income, $1.1 million gain on sale of assets and $0.2 million of currency transaction gains. Other income (expense), net in the second quarter of 2017 included $1.0 million of currency transaction losses.

Other income (expense), net in the first six months of 2018 included a $3.2 million gain on sale of assets and $2.7 million of other income, offset by $1.1 million of foreign currency transaction losses. Other income (expense), net in the first six months of 2017 included $1.0 million of currency transaction losses.

Interest expense, net:

             
                         
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2017

 

Interest expense, net

 $25.2  $7.3   245.2% $49.7  $15.1   229.1%

Interest expense, net in the second quarter of 2018 included $28.0 of interest expense and $2.8 million of interest income. Interest expense, net in the second quarter of 2017 included $8.1 of interest expense and $0.8 million of interest income. Interest expense, net in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017 was higher due to higher U.S. debt balances from the issuance of our Term Loan B Credit Agreement and Public Notes. We capitalized less than $0.1 million of interest expense in both the second quarter of 2018 and the same period last year.

Interest expense, net in the first six months of 2018 included $55.5 of interest expense and $5.8 million of interest income. Interest expense, net in the second quarter of 2017 included $16.5 of interest expense and $1.4 million of interest income. Interest expense, net in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the same period last year was higher due to higher U.S. debt balances from the issuance of our Term Loan B Credit Agreement and Public Notes.  We capitalized $0.1 million of interest expense in both the first six months of 2018 and the same period last year.

Income taxes:

             
                         
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2017

 

Income taxes

 $13.5  $11.2   20.5% $(19.1) $16.9  NMP 

Effective tax rate

  24.2%  31.9%      (27.7%)  31.7%    

NMP = Non-meaningful percentage

Income tax expense of $13.5 million in the second quarter of 2018 includes $0.4 million of other discrete tax benefit.  Excluding the discrete tax benefit of $0.4 million, the overall effective tax rate was 25.0 percent. Income tax expense of $11.2 million in the second quarter of 2017 includes $0.8 million of discrete tax expense and $1.9 million of tax benefits from costs primarily related to the restructuring plans and other non-recurring items.  Excluding the discrete tax expense and the effects of these items, the overall effective tax rate was 29.2 percent. The 420 basis point decrease in the overall effective tax rate, excluding the impact of discrete and other items, is primarily due to the reduction in the U.S. federal income tax rate as a result of U.S. Tax Reform and a favorable mix of earnings in the various countries in which we conduct business.

The income tax benefit of $19.1 million in the first six months of 2018 includes $35.6 million of tax benefit related to the accounting for the tax effects of U.S. Tax Reform and $0.7 million of other discrete tax benefit. Excluding the discrete tax benefits of $36.3 million, the overall effective tax rate was 24.8 percent. Income tax expense of $16.9 million in the first six months of 2017 includes $0.9 million of discrete tax expense and $5.9 million of tax benefits from costs primarily related to the restructuring plans and other non-recurring items.  Excluding the discrete tax expense and the effects of these items, the overall effective tax rate was 29.4 percent. The 460 basis point decrease in the overall effective tax rate, excluding the impact of discrete and other items, is primarily due to the reduction in the U.S. federal income tax rate as a result of U.S. Tax Reform and a favorable mix of earnings in the various countries in which we conduct business.

Income from equity method investments:

             
                         
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2017

 

Income from equity method investments

 $2.1  $2.0   5.0% $4.0  $4.3   (7.0%)

The income from equity method investments relates to our 50 percent ownership of the Sekisui-Fuller joint venture in Japan. The higher net income for the second quarter of 2018 compared to the same period of 2017 relates to higher net income in our joint venture. The lower income for the first six months of 2018 compared to the same period of 2017 relates to lower net income in our joint venture.

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller:

             
                         
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2017

 

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller

 $44.5  $25.9   71.8% $92.1  $40.7   126.3%

Percent of net revenue

  5.6%  4.6%      6.1%  3.8%    

The net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for the second quarter of 2018 was $44.5 million compared to $25.9 million for the second quarter of 2017. The diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2018 was $0.86 per share as compared to $0.50 per share for the second quarter of 2017.

The net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for the first six months of 2018 was $92.1 million compared to $40.7 million for the first six months of 2017. The diluted earnings per share for the first six months of 2018 was $1.78 per share as compared to $0.79 per share for the first six months of 2017.

Operating Segment Results

For the year ended December 2, 2017, we had six reportable segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA, Asia Pacific, Construction Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives and Royal Adhesives. As of the beginning of the first quarter of 2018, we modified our operating segment structure by allocating the Royal Adhesives segment into each of the five other segments. We now have five reportable segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA, Asia Pacific, Construction Adhesives and Engineering Adhesives.

Operating results of each of these segments are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance.

The tables below provide certain information regarding the net revenue and segment operating income of each of our operating segments. Inter-segment revenues are recorded at cost plus a markup for administrative costs. Corporate expenses are fully allocated to each operating segment.

Net Revenue by Segment:

                 
                                 
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

 
  

Net

  

% of

  

Net

  

% of

  

Net

  

% of

  

Net

  

% of

 

($ in millions)

 

Revenue

  

Total

  

Revenue

  

Total

  

Revenue

  

Total

  

Revenue

  

Total

 

Americas Adhesives

 $278.0   35% $229.6   41% $539.3   36% $422.8   40%

EIMEA

  193.4   25%  135.2   24%  372.0   25%  259.3   24%

Asia Pacific

  74.3   9%  64.5   12%  141.0   9%  127.1   12%

Construction Adhesives

  121.8   15%  63.8   11%  219.1   15%  120.8   11%

Engineering Adhesives

  121.9   16%  68.6   12%  231.1   15%  135.0   13%

Total

 $789.4   100% $561.7   100%  1,502.5   100% $1,065.0   100%

Segment Operating Income (Loss):

                 
                                 
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

  

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

 

($ in millions)

 

Segment Operating Income

  

% of

Total

  

Segment Operating Income (Loss)

  

% of

Total

  

Segment Operating Income

  

% of

Total

  

Segment Operating Income (Loss)

  

% of

Total

 

Americas Adhesives

 $32.6   42% $26.5   61% $50.1   44% $47.5   68%

EIMEA

  14.0   18%  8.1   19%  21.9   19%  9.8   14%

Asia Pacific

  5.0   7%  4.8   11%  7.4   7%  6.6   10%

Construction Adhesives

  11.7   15%  (1.9)  (4%)  12.9   11%  (2.5)  (4%)

Engineering Adhesives

  13.9   18%  5.8   13%  21.6   19%  7.9   12%

Total

 $77.2   100% $43.3   100% $113.9   100% $69.3   100%

Americas Adhesives

             
                         
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2017

 

Net revenue

 $278.0  $229.6   21.1% $539.3  $422.8   27.6%

Segment operating income

 $32.6  $26.5   23.0% $50.1  $47.5   5.5%

Segment operating margin

  11.7%  11.5%      9.3%  11.2%    

The following table provides details of the Americas Adhesives net revenue variances:

  

Three Months Ended June 2, 2018

  

Six Months Ended June 2, 2018

 
  

vs June 3, 2017

  

vs June 3, 2017

 

Constant currency growth

  22.2%  28.1%

Currency

  (1.1%)  (0.5%)

Total

  21.1%  27.6%

Net revenue increased 21.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017.  The 22.2 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 18.0 percent increase in sales volume, including a 23.2 percent increase due to the Royal Adhesives and Adecol acquisitions, a 3.0 percent increase in product pricing and a favorable 1.2 percent increase in sales mix.  The 1.1 percent negative currency effect was due to the weaker Argentinian peso and Brazilian real offset by the stronger Canadian dollar compared to the U.S. dollar. As a percentage of net revenue, raw material costs decreased 160 basis points mainly due to an increase in product pricing and the impact of acquired businesses. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 70 basis points primarily due to the impact of acquired businesses. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue increased 70 basis points due to the impact of acquired businesses. Segment operating income increased 23.0 percent and segment operating margin as a percentage of net revenue increased 20 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2017.

Net revenue increased 27.6 percent in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017. The 28.1 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 25.1 percent increase in sales volume, including a 27.1 percent increase due to the Royal Adhesives and Adecol acquisitions, a 2.1 percent increase in product pricing and a favorable 0.9 percent increase in sales mix. The 0.5 percent negative currency effect was due to the weaker Argentinian peso and Brazilian real offset by the stronger Canadian dollar and Mexican peso compared to the U.S. dollar. As a percentage of net revenue, raw material costs increased 40 basis points mainly due to higher raw material costs, offset by increased product pricing and the impact of acquired businesses. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 120 basis points, primarily due to higher delivery costs and the impact of acquired businesses. Segment operating income increased 5.5 percent and segment operating margin as a percentage of net revenue decreased 200 basis points compared to the first six months of 2017.

EIMEA

                        
                         
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2017

 

Net revenue

 $193.4  $135.2   43.0% $372.0  $259.3   43.5%

Segment operating income

 $14.0  $8.1   72.8% $21.9  $9.8   123.5%

Segment operating margin

  7.2%  6.0%      5.9%  3.8%    

The following table provides details of the EIMEA net revenue variances:

  

Three Months Ended June 2, 2018

  

Six Months Ended June 2, 2018

 
  

vs June 3, 2017

  

vs June 3, 2017

 

Constant currency growth

  33.7%  33.5%

Currency

  9.3%  10.0%

Total

  43.0%  43.5%

Net revenue increased 43.0 percent in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017.  The 33.7 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 28.4 percent increase in sales volume, including a 29.9 percent increase due to the Royal Adhesives acquisition, a 4.8 percent increase in product pricing and a 0.5 percent increase due to favorable sales mix.  The positive currency effect of 9.3 percent was primarily the result of a stronger Euro and British pound offset by a weaker Turkish lira compared to the U.S. dollar.  Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue increased 90 basis points in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter 2017 primarily due to higher raw material costs offset by increased product pricing.  Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 170 basis points lower than the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to lower restructuring plan costs and the impact of the Royal Adhesives acquisition.  Segment operating income increased 72.8 percent and segment operating margin increased 120 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2017.

Net revenue increased 43.5 percent in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017.  The 33.5 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 29.2 percent increase in sales volume, including a 29.7 percent increase due to the Royal Adhesives acquisition, a 4.0 percent increase in product pricing and a 0.3 percent increase due to favorable sales mix.  The positive currency effect of 10.0 percent was primarily the result of a stronger Euro and British pound offset by a weaker Turkish lira compared to the U.S. dollar.  Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue increased 150 basis points in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months 2017 primarily due to higher raw material costs and unfavorable sales mix offset by increased product pricing.  Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 200 basis points lower than the first six months of 2017 primarily due to lower restructuring plan costs and the impact of the Royal Adhesives acquisition.  SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 160 basis points due to lower restructuring plan costs. Segment operating income increased 123.5 percent and segment operating margin increased 210 basis points compared to the first six months of 2017.

Asia Pacific

                        
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2017

 

Net revenue

 $74.3  $64.5   15.2% $141.0  $127.1   10.9%

Segment operating income

 $5.0  $4.8   4.2% $7.4  $6.6   12.1%

Segment operating margin

  6.7%  7.4%      5.2%  5.2%    

The following table provides details of the Asia Pacific net revenue variances:

  

Three Months Ended June 2, 2018

  

Six Months Ended June 2, 2018

 
  

vs June 3, 2017

  

vs June 3, 2017

 

Constant currency growth

  8.6%  5.0%

Currency

  6.6%  5.9%

Total

  15.2%  10.9%

Net revenue in the second quarter of 2018 increased 15.2 percent compared to the second quarter of 2017.  The 8.6 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to an 8.7 percent increase in sales volume, including a 1.4 percent increase due to the Royal Adhesives acquisition, a 0.6 percent increase in product pricing, offset by a 0.7 percent decrease due to unfavorable sales mix.  Positive currency effects of 6.6 percent compared to the second quarter of 2017 were primarily driven by the stronger Chinese renminbi and Malaysian ringgit compared to the U.S. dollar.  Raw material costs as a percentage of net revenue decreased 70 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to increased product pricing and lower raw material costs.  Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 60 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to lower production volume.  SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue increased 80 basis points. Segment operating income increased 4.2 percent and segment operating margin decreased 70 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2017.

Net revenue in the first six months of 2018 increased 10.9 percent compared to the first six months of 2017.  The 5.0 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 4.7 percent increase in sales volume, including a 1.7 percent increase due to the Royal Adhesives acquisition and a 0.7 percent increase in product pricing, offset slightly by a 0.4 percent decrease due to unfavorable sales mix.  Positive currency effects of 5.9 percent compared to the first six months of 2017 were primarily driven by the stronger Chinese renminbi and Malaysian ringgit compared to the U.S. dollar.  Raw material costs as a percentage of net revenue decreased 10 basis points compared to the first six months 2017.  Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue decreased 40 basis points compared to the first six months of 2017.  SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue increased 50 basis points. Segment operating income increased 12.1 percent and segment operating margin remained flat compared to the first six months of 2017.

Construction Adhesives

             
                         
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2017

 

Net revenue

 $121.8  $63.8   90.9% $219.1  $120.8   81.3%

Segment operating income

 $11.7  $(1.9)  NMP  $12.9  $(2.5)  NMP 

Segment operating margin

  9.6%  (2.9%)      5.9%  (2.1%)    

The following tables provide details of the Construction Adhesives net revenue variances:

  

Three Months Ended June 2, 2018

  

Six Months Ended June 2, 2018

 
  

vs June 3, 2017

  

vs June 3, 2017

 

Constant currency growth

  90.1%  80.4%

Currency

  0.8%  0.9%

Total

  90.9%  81.3%

Net revenue increased 90.9 percent in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017.  The 90.1 percent increase in constant currency growth was driven by a 90.2 percent increase in sales volume, including a 90.4 percent increase due to the Royal Adhesives acquisition, and a 0.5 percent increase due to favorable sales mix, offset by a 0.6 percent decrease in product pricing. The positive currency effect of 0.8 percent was due to the stronger Euro and Australian dollar compared to the U.S. dollar. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue was 300 basis points higher in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to higher raw material costs and the impact of the Royal Adhesives acquisition offset by increased product pricing.  Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 1,440 basis points lower in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to lower restructuring plan costs and the impact of the Royal Adhesives acquisition. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 120 basis points due to lower restructuring plan costs. Segment operating income increased $13.6 million and segment operating margin increased 1,260 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2017.

Net revenue increased 81.3 percent in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017.  The 80.4 percent increase in constant currency growth was driven by an 80.9 percent increase in sales volume, including an 82.9 percent increase due to the Royal Adhesives acquisition, offset by a 0.1 percent decrease due to an unfavorable sales mix, and a 0.4 percent decrease in product pricing. The positive currency effect of 0.9 percent was due to the stronger Euro and Australian dollar compared to the U.S. dollar. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue was 200 basis points higher in the first six months of 2018 compared to last year primarily due to higher raw material costs and the impact of the Royal Adhesives acquisition.  Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 970 basis points lower in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017 primarily due to lower restructuring plan costs.  Segment operating income increased $15.4 million and segment operating margin increased 800 basis points compared to the first six months of 2017.

Engineering Adhesives

             
                         
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

  

2018 vs

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

  

2017

 

Net revenue

 $121.9  $68.6   77.7% $231.1  $135.0   71.2%

Segment operating income

 $13.9  $5.8   139.7% $21.6  $7.9   173.4%

Segment operating margin

  11.4%  8.5%      9.3%  5.8%    

The following tables provide details of the Engineering Adhesives net revenue variances:

  

Three Months Ended June 2, 2018

  

Six Months Ended June 2, 2018

 
  

vs June 3, 2017

  

vs June 3, 2017

 

Constant currency growth

  70.0%  64.8%

Currency

  7.7%  6.4%

Total

  77.7%  71.2%

Net revenue increased 77.7 percent in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017.  The 70.0 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 62.0 percent increase in sales volume, including a 52.5 percent increase due to the acquisition of Royal Adhesives, a 6.8 percent increase in product pricing and a 1.2 percent increase due to favorable sales mix.  Sales volume growth was primarily driven by strong performance in the Tonsan and automotive markets. Positive currency effects of 7.7 percent compared to the second quarter of 2017 were primarily driven by the stronger Chinese renminbi, Euro and British pound compared to the U.S. dollar.  Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue was 370 basis points lower in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017 due to increased product pricing and the impact of the Royal Adhesives acquisition. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 370 basis points higher in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017 due to the impact of the Royal Adhesives acquisition. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 290 basis points due to the net mark to market adjustment related to the Tonsan contingent consideration liability, higher sales volume and the impact of the Royal Adhesives acquisition. Segment operating income increased 139.7 percent and segment operating margin increased 290 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2017.

Net revenue increased 71.2 percent in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017.  The 64.8 percent increase in constant currency growth was attributable to a 57.4 percent increase in sales volume, including a 49.8 percent increase due to the acquisition of Royal Adhesives, a 5.7 percent increase in product pricing and a 1.7 percent increase due to favorable sales mix. Sales volume growth was primarily driven by strong performance in the Tonsan and automotive markets. Positive currency effects of 6.4 percent compared to the first six months of 2017 were primarily driven by the stronger Chinese renminbi, Euro and British pound compared to the U.S. dollar.  Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue was 230 basis points lower in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017 due to increased product pricing and the impact of the Royal Adhesives acquisition, partially offset by higher raw material costs. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 320 basis points higher in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017 due to the impact of the Royal Adhesives acquisition. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 430 basis points due to the net mark to market adjustment related to the Tonsan contingent consideration liability, higher sales volume and the impact of the Royal Adhesives acquisition. Segment operating income increased 173.4 percent and segment operating margin increased 340 basis points compared to the first six months of 2017.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Total cash and cash equivalents as of June 2, 2018 were $129.2 million compared to $194.4 million as of December 2, 2017 and $94.1 million as of June 3, 2017. The majority of the $129.2 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 2, 2018 was held outside the United States. Total long and short-term debt was $2,405.0 million as of June 2, 2018, $2,451.9 million as of December 2, 2017 and $786.1 million as of June 3, 2017. The total debt to total capital ratio as measured by Total Debt divided by (Total Debt plus Total Stockholders’ Equity) was 68.0 percent as of June 2, 2018 as compared to 60.3 percent as of December 2, 2017 and 44.2 percent as of June 3, 2017.

We believe that cash flows from operating activities will be adequate to meet our ongoing liquidity and capital expenditure needs.  In addition, we believe we have the ability to obtain both short-term and long-term debt to meet our financing needs for the foreseeable future. Cash available in the United States has historically been sufficient and we expect it will continue to be sufficient to fund U.S. operations and U.S. capital spending and U.S. pension and other postretirement benefit contributions in addition to funding U.S. acquisitions, dividend payments, debt service and share repurchases as needed.  For those international earnings considered to be reinvested indefinitely, we currently have no intention to, and plans do not indicate a need to, repatriate these funds for U.S. operations.

Our credit agreements include restrictive covenants that, if not met, could lead to a renegotiation of our credit lines and a significant increase in our cost of financing. At June 2, 2018, we were in compliance with all covenants of our contractual obligations as shown in the following table:

Covenant

Debt Instrument

Measurement

Result as of June 2, 2018

Total Indebtedness / TTM EBITDA

Revolving Credit

Agreement and Term

Loan B Credit

Agreement

Not greater than 6.25

4.9

TTM = Trailing 12 months

EBITDA for covenant purposes is defined as consolidated net income, plus interest expense, expense for taxes paid or accrued, depreciation and amortization, certain non-cash impairment losses, extraordinary non-cash losses incurred other than in the ordinary course of business, nonrecurring extraordinary non-cash restructuring charges and the non-cash impact of purchase accounting, expenses related to the Royal Adhesives acquisition not to exceed $40.0 million, one-time costs incurred in connection with prepayment premiums and make-whole amounts under certain agreements, certain “run rate” cost savings and synergies in connection with the Royal Adhesives acquisition not to exceed 15% of Consolidated EBITDA, expenses relating to the integration of Royal Adhesives during the fiscal years ending in 2017, 2018 and 2019 not exceeding $30 million in aggregate, restructuring expenses that began prior to the Royal Adhesives acquisition incurred in fiscal years ending in 2017 and 2018 not exceeding $28 million in aggregate, and non-capitalized charges relating to the SAP implementation during fiscal years ending in 2017 through 2021 not exceeding $13 million in any single fiscal year, minus extraordinary non-cash gains.  For the Total Indebtedness / TTM EBITDA ratio, TTM EBITDA is adjusted for the pro forma results from Material Acquisitions and Material Divestitures as if the acquisition or divestiture occurred at the beginning of the calculation period.  The full definition is set forth in the Term Loan B Credit Agreement and the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and can be found in the Company’s 8-K filings dated October 20, 2017 and 8-K dated November 17, 2017, respectively.

We believe we have the ability to meet all of our contractual obligations and commitments in fiscal 2018.

Selected Metrics of Liquidity

Key metrics we monitor are net working capital as a percent of annualized net revenue, trade accounts receivable days sales outstanding (“DSO”), inventory days on hand, free cash flow after dividends and debt capitalization ratio.

  

June 2,

  

June 3,

 
  

2018

  

2017

 

Net working capital as a percentage of annualized net revenue1

  19.6%  22.2%

Accounts receivable DSO2

 

54 Days

  

61 Days

 

Inventory days on hand3

 

68 Days

  

70 Days

 

Free cash flow after dividends4

 $(26.2) $(8.9)

Total debt to total capital ratio5

  68.0%  44.2%

1

Current quarter net working capital (trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts plus inventory minus trade payables) divided by annualized net revenue (current quarter multiplied by four).

2

Trade receivables net of the allowance for doubtful accounts at the balance sheet date multiplied by 56 (8 weeks) and divided by the net revenue for the last 2 months of the quarter.

3

Total inventory multiplied by 56 and divided by cost of sales (excluding delivery costs) for the last 2 months of the quarter.

4

Year-to-date net cash provided by operating activities, less purchased property, plant and equipment and dividends paid. See reconciliation to Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations below.

5

Total debt divided by (total debt plus total stockholders’ equity).

Free cash flow after dividends, a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as net cash provided by operations less purchased property, plant and equipment and dividends paid. Free cash flow after dividends is an integral financial measure used by the Company to assess its ability to generate cash in excess of its operating needs, therefore, the Company believes this financial measure provides useful information to investors. The following table reflects the manner in which free cash flow after dividends is determined and provides a reconciliation of free cash flow after dividends to net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Reconciliation of "Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations" to Free cash flow after dividends

  

Six Months Ended

 

($ in millions)

 

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

 

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations

 $22.4  $32.8 

Less: Purchased property, plant and equipment

  33.2   27.1 

Less: Dividends paid

  15.4   14.6 

Free cash flow after dividends

 $(26.2) $(8.9)

Summary of Cash Flows

        
         

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

     
         
  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 $22.4  $32.8 

Net income including non-controlling interests was $92.1 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $40.7 million in the first six months of 2017. Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $72.7 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $39.2 million in the first six months of 2017. Accrued compensation was a use of cash of $18.0 million in 2018 compared to $4.7 million last year related to higher accruals for our employee incentive plans. Other assets was a use of cash of $49.2 million in the six months ending June 2, 2018 compared to a source of cash $12.6 million in the same period last year. Other liabilities was a source of cash of $0.2 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $3.3 million in the first six months of 2017.

Changes in net working capital (trade receivables, inventory and trade payables) accounted for a use of cash of $58.4 million compared $34.9 million last year. The table below provides the cash flow impact due to changes in the components of net working capital:

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

 

Trade receivables, net

 $(12.5) $(9.9)

Inventory

  (53.6)  (45.4)

Trade payables

  7.7   20.4 

Total cash flow impact

 $(58.4) $(34.9)

Trade Receivables, net – Trade Receivables, net was a use of cash of $12.5 million and $9.9 million in 2018 and 2017, respectively. The higher use of cash in 2018 compared 2017 was due to an increase in trade receivables in the current year compared to the prior year. The DSO were 54 days at June 2, 2018 and 61 days at June 3, 2017.

Inventory – Inventory was a use of cash of $53.6 million and $45.4 million in 2018 and 2017, respectively. The higher use of cash in 2018 is due to higher raw material costs and increasing inventory levels to maintain service levels while integrating our acquisitions. Inventory days on hand were 68 days as of June 2, 2018 and 70 days as of June 3, 2017.

Trade Payables – For the first six months of 2018, trade payables was a source of cash of $7.7 million compared to $20.4 million in 2017. The lower source of cash in 2017 compared to 2018 reflects higher payments on trade payables compared to the prior year.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

     
         
  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 $(30.5) $(150.8)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment were $33.2 million during the six months ended June 2, 2018 as compared to $27.1 million for the same period of 2017. During the six months ended June 3, 2017, we acquired Wisdom Adhesives for $123.3 million.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

     
         
  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 2,

  

June 3,

 

($ in millions)

 

2018

  

2017

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 $(57.3) $68.4 

We did not have any proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt in the first six months ended June 2, 2018 as compared to $598.0 million of proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt in the same period of 2017, which consisted primarily of $300.0 million of proceeds from the issuance of the 4.000% Notes, $100.0 million of proceeds from our refinanced Term Loan B Credit Agreement and $198.0 million of proceeds from our revolving credit facility. Proceeds from our revolving credit facility were drawn in conjunction with the acquisition of Wisdom Adhesives. Repayments of long-term debt were $25.8 million in the first six months ended June 2, 2018 and $505.6 million in the first six months ended June 3, 2017. We also paid $3.8 million in debt issuance costs associated with the issuance of the 4.000% Notes in the first six months of 2017. Net payment of notes payable were $14.0 million in 2018 compared to $10.3 million in 2017. Cash dividends paid were $15.4 million in 2018 compared to $14.6 million in 2017. Repurchases of common stock were $4.5 million in the six months ended June 2, 2018 compared to $8.9 million in the same period of 2017.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements.  This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of words like "plan," "expect," "aim," "believe," "project," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "will," "should," "could" (including the negative or variations thereof) and other expressions that indicate future events and trends. These plans and expectations are based upon certain underlying assumptions, including those mentioned with the specific statements. Such assumptions are in turn based upon internal estimates and analyses of current market conditions and trends, our plans and strategies, economic conditions and other factors. These plans and expectations and the assumptions underlying them are necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties inherent in projecting future conditions and results. Actual results could differ materially from expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements if one or more of the underlying assumptions and expectations proves to be inaccurate or is unrealized. In addition to the factors described in this report, Item 1A. Risk Factors identifies some of the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, we have identified these important factors which could affect our financial performance and could cause our actual results for future periods to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements.  These factors should be considered, together with any similar risk factors or other cautionary language that may be made elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The list of important factors in Item 1A. Risk Factors does not necessarily present the risk factors in order of importance. This disclosure, including that under Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors, and other forward-looking statements and related disclosures made by us in this report and elsewhere from time to time, represents our best judgment as of the date the information is given. We do not undertake responsibility for updating any of such information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Investors are advised, however, to consult any further public company disclosures (such as in filings with the SEC or in our press releases) on related subjects.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market Risk

We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in interest rates, foreign currency rates and prices of raw materials. Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.

Our financial performance may be negatively affected by unfavorable economic conditions. Recessionary economic conditions may have an adverse impact on our sales volumes, pricing levels and profitability. As domestic and international economic conditions change, trends in discretionary consumer spending also become unpredictable and subject to reductions due to uncertainties about the future. A general reduction in consumer discretionary spending due to a recession in the domestic and international economies, or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Interest Rate Risk

Exposure to changes in interest rates results primarily from borrowing activities used to fund operations. Committed floating rate credit facilities are used to fund a portion of operations. We believe that probable near-term changes in interest rates would not materially affect financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The annual impact on interest expense of a one-percentage point interest rate change on the outstanding balance of our variable rate debt as of June 2, 2018 would have resulted in a change in net income of approximately $5.3 million or $0.10 per diluted share.

Foreign Exchange Risk

As a result of being a global enterprise, there is exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Our operating results and financial condition are subject to both currency transaction and currency translation risk. Approximately 55 percent of net revenue was generated outside of the United States for the second quarter of 2018. Principal foreign currency exposures relate to the Euro, British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, Australian dollar, Argentine peso, Brazilian real, Colombian peso, Mexican peso, Turkish lira, Egyptian pound, Indian rupee, Indonesian rupiah and Malaysian ringgit.

We enter into cross border transactions through importing and exporting goods to and from different countries and locations. These transactions generate foreign exchange risk as they create assets, liabilities and cash flows in currencies other than their functional currency. This also applies to services provided and other cross border agreements among subsidiaries. Our objective is to balance, where possible, non-functional currency denominated assets to non-functional currency denominated liabilities to have a natural hedge and minimize foreign exchange impacts.

In the event a natural hedge is not available, we take steps to minimize risks from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. We do not enter into any speculative positions with regard to derivative instruments.

Based on financial results for the second quarter of 2018, a hypothetical one percent change in our cost of sales due to foreign currency rate changes would have resulted in a change in net income attributable to H.B. Fuller of approximately $4.2 million or $0.08 per diluted share. Based on financial results and foreign currency balance sheet positions as of June 2, 2018, a hypothetical overall 10 percent change in the U.S. dollar would have resulted in a change in net income of approximately $6.1 million or $0.12 per diluted share.

Raw Materials

The principal raw materials used to manufacture products include resins, polymers, synthetic rubbers, vinyl acetate monomer and plasticizers. We generally avoid sole source supplier arrangements for raw materials. While alternate supplies of most key raw materials are available, unplanned supplier production outages may lead to strained supply-demand situations for several key raw materials such as ethylene and propylene, several polymers and other petroleum derivatives such as waxes.

The purchase of raw materials is our largest expenditure. Our objective is to purchase raw materials that meet both our quality standards and production needs at the lowest total cost. Most raw materials are purchased on the open market or under contracts that limit the frequency but not the magnitude of price increases. In some cases, however, the risk of raw material price changes is managed by strategic sourcing agreements which limit price increases to increases in supplier feedstock costs, while requiring decreases as feedstock costs decline. The leverage of having substitute raw materials approved for use wherever possible is used to minimize the impact of possible price increases. Based on financial results for the first quarter of 2018, a hypothetical one percent change in our raw material costs would have resulted in a change in net income of approximately $6.2 million or $0.12 per diluted share.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information concerning new accounting standards and the impact of the implementation of these standards on our financial statements.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Controls and Procedures

We conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our president and chief executive officer and executive vice president, chief financial officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act)) as of June 2, 2018.  Based on this evaluation, our president and chief executive officer and executive vice president, chief financial officer concluded that, as of June 2, 2018, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. We acquired Adecol on November 1, 2017 and Royal Adhesives on October 20, 2017 and have not yet included Adecol and Royal Adhesives in our assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission's general guidance that an assessment of a recently acquired business may be omitted from the scope of an assessment in the year of acquisition, the scope of our assessment of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures does not include internal control over financial reporting related to Adecol and Royal Adhesives. For the three months ended June 2, 2018, Adecol and Royal Adhesives accounted for $187.6 million of our total net revenue. For the six months ended June 2, 2018, Adecol and Royal Adhesives accounted for $349.4 million of our total net revenue, and as of June 2, 2018 had total assets of $2,837.5 million.

For purposes of Rule 13a-15(e), the term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its president and chief executive officer and executive vice president, chief financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Environmental Matters

From time to time, we become aware of compliance matters relating to, or receive notices from, federal, state or local entities regarding possible or alleged violations of environmental, health or safety laws and regulations. We review the circumstances of each individual site, considering the number of parties involved, the level of potential liability or our contribution relative to the other parties, the nature and magnitude of the hazardous substances involved, the method and extent of remediation, the estimated legal and consulting expense with respect to each site and the time period over which any costs would likely be incurred. Also, from time to time, we are identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and/or similar state laws that impose liability for costs relating to the clean up of contamination resulting from past spills, disposal or other release of hazardous substances. We are also subject to similar laws in some of the countries where current and former facilities are located. Our environmental, health and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for environmental matters, we establish a financial provision. 

Currently, we are involved in various environmental investigations, clean up activities and administrative proceedings and lawsuits. In particular, we are currently deemed a PRP in conjunction with numerous other parties, in a number of government enforcement actions associated with landfills and/or hazardous waste sites. As a PRP, we may be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and clean up of these sites.

We are engaged in environmental remediation and monitoring efforts at a number of current and former operating facilities. As of June 2, 2018, we had reserved $11.0 million, which represents our best estimate of probable liabilities with respect to environmental matters. Of the amount reserved, $4.9 million is attributable to a facility we own in Simpsonville, South Carolina as a result of our Royal Adhesives acquisition that is a designated site under CERCLA. It is reasonably possible that we may have additional liabilities related to these known environmental matters. However, the full extent of our future liability for environmental matters is difficult to predict because of uncertainty as to the cost of investigation and clean up of the sites, our responsibility for such hazardous substances and the number of and financial condition of other potentially responsible parties.

While uncertainties exist with respect to the amounts and timing of the ultimate environmental liabilities, based on currently available information, we have concluded that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow. However, adverse developments and/or periodic settlements could negatively impact the results of operations or cash flows in one or more future periods.

Other Legal Proceedings

From time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we are a party to, or a target of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, contract, patent and intellectual property, environmental, health and safety, tax and employment matters. While we are unable to predict the outcome of these matters, we have concluded, based upon currently available information, that the ultimate resolution of any pending matter, individually or in the aggregate, including the asbestos litigation described in the following paragraphs, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.

We have been named as a defendant in lawsuits in which plaintiffs have alleged injury due to products containing asbestos manufactured more than 30 years ago. The plaintiffs generally bring these lawsuits against multiple defendants and seek damages (both actual and punitive) in very large amounts. In many cases, plaintiffs are unable to demonstrate that they have suffered any compensable injuries or that the injuries suffered were the result of exposure to products manufactured by us. We are typically dismissed as a defendant in such cases without payment. If the plaintiff presents evidence indicating that compensable injury occurred as a result of exposure to our products, the case is generally settled for an amount that reflects the seriousness of the injury, the length, intensity and character of exposure to products containing asbestos, the number and solvency of other defendants in the case, and the jurisdiction in which the case has been brought.

A significant portion of the defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation is paid by third parties, including indemnification pursuant to the provisions of a 1976 agreement under which we acquired a business from a third party. Currently, this third party is defending and paying settlement amounts, under a reservation of rights, in most of the asbestos cases tendered to the third party. 

In addition to the indemnification arrangements with third parties, we have insurance policies that generally provide coverage for asbestos liabilities (including defense costs).  Historically, insurers have paid a significant portion of our defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation. However, certain of our insurers are insolvent.  We have entered into cost-sharing agreements with our insurers that provide for the allocation of defense costs and settlements and judgments in asbestos-related lawsuits.  These agreements require, among other things, that we fund a share of settlements and judgments allocable to years in which the responsible insurer is insolvent.

A summary of the number of and settlement amounts for asbestos-related lawsuits and claims is as follows:

  

Six Months Ended

  

3 Years Ended

 

($ in millions)

 

June 2, 2018

  

June 3, 2017

  

December 2, 2017

 

Lawsuits and claims settled

  3   7   9 

Settlement amounts

 $0.2  $1.4  $1.7 

Insurance payments received or expected to be received

 $0.2  $1.1  $1.4 

 

We do not believe that it would be meaningful to disclose the aggregate number of asbestos-related lawsuits filed against us because relatively few of these lawsuits are known to involve exposure to asbestos-containing products that we manufactured. Rather, we believe it is more meaningful to disclose the number of lawsuits that are settled and result in a payment to the plaintiff. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for pending asbestos-related claims, we establish a financial provision and a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries. 

 

Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.  However, adverse developments and/or periodic settlements could negatively impact the results of operations or cash flows in one or more future periods.

 

We have retained legal counsel to conduct an internal investigation of possible resale of our products by certain customers to Iran contrary to U.S. law and regulations and our compliance policy. The sales to those particular customers being investigated represented less than one percent of our net revenue in each of our last three fiscal years.  The investigation also includes a review of sales by our subsidiaries in Turkey (beginning in 2011) and India (beginning in 2014) in possible violation of the sanctions regulations of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) and other applicable laws and regulations.  In January 2018, we voluntarily contacted OFAC to advise it of this internal investigation and our intention to cooperate fully with OFAC.  At this time, we cannot predict the outcome or effect of the investigation, however, based on the results of our investigation to date, we believe we could incur penalties ranging from zero to $10.0 million.

 

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Item 1A.Risk Factors

 

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements concerning our future programs, products, expenses, revenue, liquidity and cash needs as well as our plans and strategies. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and we assume no obligation to update this information. Numerous factors could cause actual results to differ significantly from the results described in these forward-looking statements, including the risk factors identified under Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 3, 2016.2, 2017. There have been no material changes in the risk factors disclosed by us under Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 3, 2016.2, 2017.

 

Item 2. UnregisteredSales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Information on our purchases of equity securities during the second quarter ended June 3, 20172, 2018 is as follows:

 

Period

 

(a)

Total

Number of

Shares

Purchased1

  

(b)

Average

Price Paid

per Share

  

(c)

Total Number of

Shares Purchased as

Part of a Publicly

Announced Plan of

Program2

  

(d)

Maximum

Approximate Dollar

Value of Shares that

may yet be

Purchased Under

the Plan or Program

(millions)

 
                 

March 5, 2017 - April 8, 2017

  70,000  $50.23   70,000  $20,520 
                 

April 9 2017 - May 6, 2017

  55,000  $50.32   55,000  $17,752 
                 

May 7, 2017 - June 3, 2017

  3,122  $50.61    -  $17,752 

Period

 

(b)

Average

Price Paid

per Share

  

(d)

Maximum

Approximate Dollar

Value of Shares that

may yet be

Purchased Under the

Plan or Program

(millions)

 
         

March 4, 2018 - April 7, 2018

 $-  $187,170 
         

April 8, 2018 - May 5, 2018

 $-  $187,170 
         

May 5, 2018 - June 2, 2018

 $-  $187,170 

 

1 The total number of shares purchased include shares withheld to satisfy the employees’ withholding taxes upon vesting of restricted stock.

2 Shares repurchased were under the September 30, 2010 share repurchase program.

 

Repurchases of common stock are made to support our stock-based employee compensation plans and for other corporate purposes. Upon vesting of restricted stock awarded to employees, shares are withheld to cover the employees’ minimum withholding taxes.

 

On April 6, 2017, the Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $200.0 million of our outstanding common shares. Under the program, we are authorized to repurchase shares for cash on the open market, from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or block transactions, or through an accelerated repurchase agreement. The timing of such repurchases is dependent on price, market conditions and applicable regulatory requirements. Upon repurchase of the shares, we reduced our common stock for the par value of the shares with the excess being applied against additional paid-in capital. This authorization replaces the September 30, 2010 authorization to repurchase shares.

 

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Item 6. 6.Exhibits

 

10.1

Credit Agreement dated as of April 12, 2017 among (i) H.B. Fuller Company, a Minnesota corporation, as Borrower, (ii) certain of its subsidiaries party thereto as Foreign Subsidiary Borrowers, (iii) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, (iv) U.S. Bank National Association, Citibank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley MUFG Loan Partners, LLC, as Co-Syndication Agents, (v) Bank of America, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, National Association, and PNC Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents, and (iv) various other financial institutions party thereto as Lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 in H.B. Fuller’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 18, 2017)

10.2

Guaranty made as of April 12, 2017 by H.B. Fuller Construction Products, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, as Initial Guarantor, in favor of J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 in H.B. Fuller’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 18, 2017)

 

31.1

Form of 302 Certification –James J. Owens

 

31.2

Form of 302 Certification –John J. Corkrean

 

32.1

Form of 906 Certification –James J. Owens

 

32.2

Form of 906 Certification –John J. Corkrean

 

101

The following materials from the H.B. Fuller Company Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 3, 20172, 2018 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Total Equity, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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SIGNATURESSIGNATURES

 

 

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

 

H.B. Fuller Company

 

H.B. Fuller Company

Dated: June 30, 2017

29, 2018

/s/ John J. Corkrean

John J. Corkrean

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibits

 

 

10.1

Credit Agreement dated as of April 12, 2017 among (i) H.B. Fuller Company, a Minnesota corporation, as Borrower, (ii) certain of its subsidiaries party thereto as Foreign Subsidiary Borrowers, (iii) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, (iv) U.S. Bank National Association, Citibank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley MUFG Loan Partners, LLC, as Co-Syndication Agents, (v) Bank of America, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, National Association, and PNC Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents, and (iv) various other financial institutions party thereto as Lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 in H.B. Fuller’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 18, 2017)

10.2

Guaranty made as of April 12, 2017 by H.B. Fuller Construction Products, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, as Initial Guarantor, in favor of J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 in H.B. Fuller’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 18, 2017)

31.1

Form of 302 Certification – James J. Owens

 

31.2

Form of 302 Certification – John J. Corkrean

 

32.1

Form of 906 Certification –James J. Owens

 

32.2

Form of 906 Certification –John J. Corkrean

 

101

The following materials from the H.B. Fuller Company Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 3, 20172, 2018 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Total Equity, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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