Exhibit 99.2
MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
and Consolidated Subsidiary Companies
REVISIONS TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2012
Introduction
This Exhibit 99.2 revises certain sections included in MeadWestvaco Corporation’s (the “company”) Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2012 to give effect to the discontinued operations presentation of the Consumer & Office Products business.
Effective May 1, 2012, the company completed the spin-off of its Consumer & Office Products business and subsequent merger of that business with ACCO Brands Corporation. As a result of this transaction, the Consumer & Office Products business was reported as a discontinued operation beginning in the second quarter of 2012. Results for the first quarters of 2012 and 2011 included in this Exhibit 99.2 have been recast to present this business as a discontinued operation. Refer to Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 for further information.
The following information included in this Exhibit 99.2 should be read in conjunction with the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, as well as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, which revises certain sections included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Revisions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012: | | | | |
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Item | | PART I | | | | |
1. | | Financial statements (unaudited) | | | 1 | |
2. | | Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations | | | 19 | |
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
In millions, except per share amounts | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Net sales | | $ | 1,313 | | | $ | 1,250 | |
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Cost of sales | | | 1,040 | | | | 966 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 161 | | | | 156 | |
Interest expense | | | 41 | | | | 43 | |
Other income, net | | | (10 | ) | | | (20 | ) |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes | | | 81 | | | | 105 | |
Income tax provision | | | 30 | | | | 34 | |
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Income from continuing operations | | | 51 | | | | 71 | |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | | | (1 | ) | | | (5 | ) |
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Net income | | | 50 | | | | 66 | |
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests, net of income taxes | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
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Net income attributable to the company | | $ | 49 | | | $ | 65 | |
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Income from continuing operations attributable to the company | | $ | 50 | | | $ | 70 | |
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Net income per share attributable to the company – basic: | | | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.30 | | | $ | 0.41 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
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Net income attributable to the company | | $ | 0.29 | | | $ | 0.38 | |
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Net income per share attributable to the company – diluted: | | | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.29 | | | $ | 0.40 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
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Net income attributable to the company | | $ | 0.28 | | | $ | 0.38 | |
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Shares used to compute net income per share attributable to the company: | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 171.9 | | | | 169.0 | |
Diluted | | | 175.3 | | | | 172.7 | |
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Cash dividends per share | | $ | 0.25 | | | $ | 0.25 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
and Consolidated Subsidiary Companies
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
In millions | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Net income | | $ | 50 | | | $ | 66 | |
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Other comprehensive income, net of tax: | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation | | | 41 | | | | 70 | |
Adjustments related to pension and other benefit plans | | | 5 | | | | 0 | |
Net unrealized loss on derivative instruments | | | (6 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
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Other comprehensive income, net of tax | | | 40 | | | | 69 | |
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Comprehensive income | | | 90 | | | | 135 | |
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
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Comprehensive income attributable to the company | | $ | 89 | | | $ | 134 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
and Consolidated Subsidiary Companies
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
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In millions, except share and per share amounts | | March 31, 2012 | | | December 31, 2011 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 483 | | | $ | 656 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 628 | | | | 591 | |
Inventories | | | 645 | | | | 579 | |
Other current assets | | | 91 | | | | 63 | |
Current assets of discontinued operations | | | 214 | | | | 353 | |
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Current assets | | | 2,061 | | | | 2,242 | |
Property, plant, equipment and forestlands, net | | | 3,507 | | | | 3,442 | |
Prepaid pension asset | | | 1,000 | | | | 969 | |
Goodwill | | | 671 | | | | 668 | |
Other assets | | | 1,106 | | | | 1,089 | |
Non-current assets of discontinued operations | | | 353 | | | | 353 | |
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| | $ | 8,698 | | | $ | 8,763 | |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 612 | | | $ | 601 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 417 | | | | 489 | |
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt | | | 254 | | | | 254 | |
Current liabilities of discontinued operations | | | 92 | | | | 136 | |
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Current liabilities | | | 1,375 | | | | 1,480 | |
Long-term debt | | | 1,879 | | | | 1,880 | |
Other long-term obligations | | | 1,270 | | | | 1,244 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 876 | | | | 915 | |
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations | | | 47 | | | | 43 | |
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Commitments and contingencies | | | — | | | | — | |
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Equity: | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $0.01 par | | | | | | | | |
Shares authorized: 600,000,000 | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued and outstanding: 2012 – 172,834,822 (2011 – 170,870,154) | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 3,156 | | | | 3,153 | |
Retained earnings | | | 298 | | | | 292 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (225 | ) | | | (265 | ) |
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Total shareholders’ equity | | | 3,231 | | | | 3,182 | |
Non-controlling interests | | | 20 | | | | 19 | |
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Total equity | | | 3,251 | | | | 3,201 | |
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| | $ | 8,698 | | | $ | 8,763 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
and Consolidated Subsidiary Companies
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
In millions | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 50 | | | $ | 66 | |
Discontinued operations | | | 1 | | | | 5 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | 92 | | | | 92 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | (2 | ) | | | 21 | |
Loss on sales of assets, net | | | 0 | | | | 1 | |
Pension income | | | (16 | ) | | | (21 | ) |
Appreciation in cash surrender value insurance policies | | | (11 | ) | | | (11 | ) |
Changes in working capital, excluding the effects of acquisitions and dispositions | | | (211 | ) | | | (267 | ) |
Other, net | | | 11 | | | | 7 | |
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Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations | | | (86 | ) | | | (107 | ) |
Discontinued operations | | | 107 | | | | 92 | |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 21 | | | | (15 | ) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | | (149 | ) | | | (111 | ) |
Proceeds from dispositions of assets | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
Other | | | (1 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
Discontinued operations | | | (3 | ) | | | 44 | |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (151 | ) | | | (67 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | | | 12 | | | | 1 | |
Repayment of long-term debt | | | (15 | ) | | | (16 | ) |
Changes in book overdrafts | | | (15 | ) | | | (3 | ) |
Dividends paid | | | (43 | ) | | | (42 | ) |
Proceeds from exercises of stock options | | | 12 | | | | 10 | |
Other | | | (2 | ) | | | 0 | |
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Net cash used in financing activities | | | (51 | ) | | | (50 | ) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | | 8 | | | | 17 | |
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | | (173 | ) | | | (115 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents: | | | | | | | | |
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At beginning of period | | | 656 | | | | 790 | |
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At end of period | | $ | 483 | | | $ | 675 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
MeadWestvaco Corporation (“MeadWestvaco”, “MWV”, or the “company”), a Delaware corporation formed in 2001 following the merger of Westvaco Corporation and The Mead Corporation, is a global packaging company that provides packaging solutions to many of the world’s brands in the healthcare, beauty and personal care, food, beverage, tobacco and home and garden industries. MWV’s other business operations serve the specialty chemicals and forestry and real estate markets. MWV’s segments are (i) Food & Beverage, (ii) Home, Health & Beauty (iii) Industrial, (iv) Specialty Chemicals, and (v) Community Development and Land Management.
These interim consolidated financial statements have not been audited. However, in the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary to state fairly the financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been made. These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles and practices generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”) applied consistently with those used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, as well as the revisions to those financial statements that are included in Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The consolidated results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the revisions to those financial statements and notes that are included in Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Effective January 1, 2012, MWV changed the segment reporting structure of its packaging businesses. The new segment reporting structure consists of three market-focused lines of business which are Food & Beverage, Home, Health & Beauty, and Industrial. These new reportable segments directly align with the profitable growth strategies MWV executes across global markets for beverage, food, tobacco, home and garden, beauty and personal care, healthcare, and industrial packaging and are consistent with how management now evaluates financial performance and makes resource allocation decisions for these businesses. Prior period information has been conformed to the new reporting structure. As a result of the above change in segment reporting, the company evaluated and changed the reporting units of its packaging businesses. Goodwill was allocated to the new reporting units using a relative fair value approach and based on management’s evaluation of the allocated goodwill as of January 1, 2012 there was no indication of impairment. Refer to Note 11 for further discussion.
On May 1, 2012, MeadWestvaco completed the spin-off of its Consumer & Office Products (“C&OP”) business and subsequent merger of that business with ACCO Brands Corporation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified in these consolidated financial statements to conform to the presentation of discontinued operations. Refer to Note 14 for further discussion.
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2. | New accounting guidance |
On January 1, 2012 the company adopted new accounting guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) regarding the presentation of comprehensive income. The new guidance requires the presentation of items of net income and comprehensive income in either a single continuous financial statement or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The company elected to present the items of net income and comprehensive income in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The impact of adoption did not have a material effect on the company’s consolidated financial statements.
In December 2011, the FASB issued new accounting guidance regarding additional disclosures for financial instruments that are offset including the gross amount of the asset and liability as well as the impact of any net amount presented in the consolidated financial statements. These provisions are effective for fiscal and interim periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The impact of adoption will not have a material effect on the company’s consolidated financial statements.
During the three months ended March 31, 2012, there were no other new accounting standards issued by the FASB that would have an impact on the company’s consolidated financial statements.
3. | Fair value measurements |
The following information is presented for assets and liabilities that are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, measured on a recurring basis. There were no significant transfers of assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.
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In millions | | March 31, 2012 | | | Level 1 (1) | | | Level 2 (2) | | | Level 3 (3) | |
Recurring fair value measurements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives-liabilities | | $ | (23 | ) | | $ | 0 | | | $ | (23 | ) | | $ | 0 | |
Cash equivalents | | | 368 | | | | 368 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
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In millions | | December 31, 2011 | | | Level 1 (1) | | | Level 2 (2) | | | Level 3 (3) | |
Recurring fair value measurements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives-liabilities | | $ | (19 | ) | | $ | 0 | | | $ | (19 | ) | | $ | 0 | |
Cash equivalents | | | 549 | | | | 549 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
(1) | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. |
(2) | Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets. |
(3) | Significant unobservable inputs. |
At March 31, 2012, the book value of debt was $2.1 billion and the fair value was estimated to be $2.3 billion. The difference between book value and fair value is derived from the difference between the period-end market interest rate and the stated fixed rate for the company’s long-term debt. The company estimates the fair values of financial instruments using Level 2 inputs which are based upon quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current interest rates available to the company for debt of similar terms and maturities.
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During 2012, the company initiated certain restructuring actions primarily related to its European and Brazilian manufacturing operations. Restructuring charges incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2012 were pursuant to these actions. During 2008, the company commenced a series of broad cost reduction actions to lower overhead costs and close or restructure certain manufacturing locations. Restructuring charges incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2011 were pursuant to the company’s 2008 restructuring program. Although these charges related to individual segments, such amounts are included in Corporate and Other for segment reporting purposes.
Restructuring charges attributable to individual segments and by nature of cost, as well as cost of sales (“COS”) and selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) classification in the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are presented below.
Three months ended March 31, 2012
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In millions | | Employee-related costs | | | Asset write-downs and other costs | | | Total | |
| COS | | | SG&A | | | Total | | | COS | | | SG&A | | | Total | | | COS | | | SG&A | | | Total | |
Food & Beverage | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 2 | |
Home, Health & Beauty | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
Industrial | | | 4 | | | | 0 | | | | 4 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 4 | | | | 0 | | | | 4 | |
All other | | | 0 | | | | 2 | | | | 2 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 0 | | | | 3 | | | | 3 | |
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Total charges | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 10 | |
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Three months ended March 31, 2011
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In millions | | Employee-related costs | | | Asset write-downs and other costs | | | Total | |
| COS | | | SG&A | | | Total | | | COS | | | SG&A | | | Total | | | COS | | | SG&A | | | Total | |
Food & Beverage | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 3 | |
All other | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 0 | | | | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | 0 | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | |
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Total charges | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 7 | |
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Activity in the restructuring reserve balances was as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2012:
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In millions | | Employee related | | | Other | | | Total | |
Balance at December 31, 2011 | | $ | 18 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 21 | |
Charges | | | 9 | | | | 1 | | | | 10 | |
Payments | | | (4 | ) | | | (3 | ) | | | (7 | ) |
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Balance at March 31, 2012 | | $ | 23 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 24 | |
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5. | Inventories and property, plant and equipment |
Inventories consist of:
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In millions | | March 31, 2012 | | | December 31, 2011 | |
Raw materials | | $ | 155 | | | $ | 156 | |
Production materials, stores and supplies | | | 88 | | | | 85 | |
Finished and in-process goods | | | 402 | | | | 338 | |
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| | $ | 645 | | | $ | 579 | |
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Property, plant and equipment is net of accumulated depreciation of:
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In millions | | March 31, 2012 | | | December 31, 2011 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | $ | 3,660 | | | $ | 3,579 | |
The following table summarizes intangible assets subject to amortization included in other assets:
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In millions | | March 31, 2012 | | | December 31, 2011 | |
| | Gross carrying amount | | | Accumulated amortization | | | Gross carrying amount | | | Accumulated amortization | |
Trademarks and tradenames | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 16 | |
Customer contracts and lists | | | 258 | | | | 81 | | | | 257 | | | | 77 | |
Patents | | | 60 | | | | 41 | | | | 60 | | | | 40 | |
Other – primarily licensing rights | | | 12 | | | | 9 | | | | 12 | | | | 9 | |
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| | $ | 356 | | | $ | 147 | | | $ | 355 | | | $ | 142 | |
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Included in other assets are indefinite-lived intangible assets with carrying values of:
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In millions | | March 31, 2012 | | | December 31, 2011 | |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets | | $ | 94 | | | $ | 93 | |
The company uses various derivative financial instruments as part of an overall strategy to manage exposure to market risks associated with natural gas price fluctuations, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. The risk of loss to the company in the event of non-performance by any counterparty under derivative financial instrument agreements is not significant. Although the derivative financial instruments expose the company to market risk, fluctuations in the value of the derivatives are mitigated by expected offsetting fluctuations in the matched exposures.
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All derivative instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as assets or liabilities, measured at estimated fair values. Fair value estimates are based on relevant market information, including market rates and prices. For a derivative instrument designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and is recognized in earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. The ineffective portions of cash flow hedges are recognized, as incurred, in earnings. For a derivative instrument designated as a fair value hedge, changes in fair value of both the derivative instrument and the hedged item are recognized in earnings. Changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument not designated as a qualifying hedge are recognized in earnings.
The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 is presented below.
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| | Cash flow hedges | | | Derivatives not designated as hedges | |
In millions | | Foreign currency hedges | | | Natural gas hedges | | | Foreign currency derivatives | |
| | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Loss recognized in other comprehensive income (effective portion) | | $ | (5 | ) | | $ | (4 | ) | | $ | (8 | ) | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | |
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Gain (loss) reclassified to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income (effective portion) | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | (5 | ) | | $ | (3 | ) | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | |
(Loss) gain recognized in earnings1 | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (6 | ) | | | 6 | |
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Total gain (loss) recognized in earnings2 | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | (5 | ) | | $ | (3 | ) | | $ | (6 | ) | | $ | 6 | |
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1 | Amounts represent the ineffective portion or items excluded from effectiveness testing for all derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships or represent realized and unrealized gains (losses) associated with those derivatives not designated as hedges. |
2 | Gains and losses recognized in earnings are mitigated by expected offsetting fluctuations in the matched exposures. |
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The fair values and the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheets are presented below:
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| | Assets (Liabilities) | |
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In millions | | Classification | | March 31, 2012 | | | December 31, 2011 | |
Derivatives designated as hedges: | | | | | | | | | | |
Natural gas | | Other long-term obligations | | $ | (2 | ) | | $ | (3 | ) |
Natural gas | | Accounts payable | | | (17 | ) | | | (13 | ) |
Foreign currency | | Accounts payable | | | (3 | ) | | | 2 | |
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| | | | | (22 | ) | | | (14 | ) |
Derivatives not designated as hedges: | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency | | Accounts payable | | | (1 | ) | | | (5 | ) |
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| | | | | (1 | ) | | | (5 | ) |
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Total derivatives | | | | $ | (23 | ) | | $ | (19 | ) |
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1 | Fair values of derivative instruments are also disclosed in Note 3. |
Natural gas
In order to better predict and control the future cost of natural gas consumed at the company’s mills and plants, the company engages in financial hedging of future gas purchase prices. Gas usage is relatively predictable month-by-month. The company hedges primarily with financial instruments that are priced based on New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) natural gas futures contracts. The company does not hedge basis (the effect of varying delivery points or locations) or transportation (the cost to transport the gas from the delivery point to a company location) under these transactions. The notional values of these contracts in Million British Thermal Units (“MMBTU’s”) at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are presented below.
In MMBTU’s
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March 31, 2012 | | December 31, 2011 | |
11 | | | 13 | |
Unrealized gains and losses on contracts maturing in future months are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and are charged or credited to earnings for the ineffective portion of the hedge. Once a contract matures, the company has a realized gain or loss on the contract up to the quantities of natural gas in the forward swap agreements for that particular period, which are charged or credited to earnings when the related hedged item affects earnings. The ineffective portion of these cash flow hedges, as well as realized hedge gains and losses, are recorded within cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2012, the pre-tax loss estimated to be recognized in earnings during the twelve months following March 31, 2012 was $17 million. As of March 31, 2012, the maximum remaining term of existing hedges was 2 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, no gains or losses were recognized in earnings due to the probability that forecasted transactions will not occur.
Foreign currency risk
The company uses foreign currency forward contracts to manage some of the foreign currency exchange risks associated with short-term foreign inter-company loans, foreign cash deposits, foreign currency sales and purchases of its international operations, and foreign sales of its U.S. operations. These contracts are used to hedge the variability of exchange rates on the company’s cash flows and foreign cash deposits.
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The foreign currency forward contracts related to certain inter-company loans and foreign cash deposits are short term in duration and are not designated as hedging instruments. Gains and losses related to these forward contracts are included in other income, net in the consolidated statements of operations. The notional amounts of these foreign currency forward contracts at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are presented below.
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In millions | | March 31, 2012 | | | December 31, 2011 | |
Notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts – not designated as hedges | | $ | 258 | | | $ | 280 | |
Other foreign currency forward contracts, which are for terms of up to one year, are designated as cash flow hedges. These hedges are used to reduce the foreign currency exposure related to certain foreign and inter-company sales and purchases. For these hedges, realized hedge gains and losses are recorded in net sales and costs of sales in the consolidated statements of operations concurrent with the recognition of the hedged sales and purchases. The ineffective portion of these hedges is also recorded in net sales and cost of sales. As of March 31, 2012, the pre-tax loss estimated to be recognized in earnings during the twelve months following March 31, 2012 was $3 million. As of March 31, 2012, the maximum remaining term of existing hedges was 1 year. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, no amounts of gains or losses were recognized in earnings due to the probability that forecasted transactions will not occur. The notional amounts of these foreign currency forward contracts at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are presented below.
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In millions | | March 31, 2012 | | | December 31, 2011 | |
Notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts – designated as hedges | | $ | 105 | | | $ | 79 | |
8. | Employee retirement and postretirement benefits |
The components of net periodic benefit (income) cost for the company’s retirement and post retirement plans for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are presented below.
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| | Three months ended March 31, | |
In millions | | Pension benefits | | | Postretirement benefits | |
| | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Service cost - benefits earned during the period | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | |
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation | | | 33 | | | | 36 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
Expected return on plan assets | | | (73 | ) | | | (71 | ) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Amortization of prior service income | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (1 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
Amortization of net actuarial loss | | | 13 | | | | 4 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Curtailment gain | | | 0 | | | | (3 | ) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
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Net periodic benefit (income) cost | | $ | (15 | ) | | $ | (23 | ) | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | |
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Net periodic benefit (income) cost – continuing operations | | $ | (16 | ) | | $ | (21 | ) | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | |
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Employer contributions
The company does not anticipate any required contributions to its U.S. qualified retirement plans in the foreseeable future as the plans do not require any minimum regulatory funding contribution. Accordingly, no contributions were made to these plans during the three months ended March 31, 2012. However, the company expects to contribute $3 million to the funded non-U.S. plans in 2012.
9. | Income per common share |
Basic net income per share for all the periods presented has been calculated using the weighted average shares outstanding. In computing diluted net income per share, incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and other share-based compensation awards are included in the weighted average shares outstanding, if dilutive. The number of potentially dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share is presented below.
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
In millions | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Anti-dilutive shares | | | 2 | | | | 4 | |
Changes in equity for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
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Three months ended March 31, 2012 | | Shareholders’ equity | | | | | | Total equity | |
In millions | | Outstanding shares | | | Common stock | | | Additional paid-in capital | | | Retained earnings | | | Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | Non-controlling interests | | |
Balance at December 31, 2011 | | | 170.9 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 3,153 | | | $ | 292 | | | $ | (265 | ) | | $ | 19 | | | $ | 3,201 | |
Net income | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 49 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 50 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 40 | | | | 0 | | | | 40 | |
Dividends declared | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (43 | ) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (43 | ) |
Purchase of non-controlling interest | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (4 | ) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (4 | ) |
Share-based employee compensation | | | 1.3 | | | | 0 | | | | (7 | ) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (7 | ) |
Exercises of stock options | | | 0.6 | | | | 0 | | | | 14 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 14 | |
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Balance at March 31, 2012 | | | 172.8 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 3,156 | | | $ | 298 | | | $ | (225 | ) | | $ | 20 | | | $ | 3,251 | |
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Three months ended March 31, 2011 | | Shareholders’ equity | | | | | | Total equity | |
In millions | | Outstanding shares | | | Common stock | | | Additional paid-in capital | | | Retained earnings | | | Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | Non-controlling interests | | |
Balance at December 31, 2010 | | | 168.3 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 3,075 | | | $ | 219 | | | $ | (10 | ) | | $ | 20 | | | $ | 3,306 | |
Net income | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 65 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 66 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 69 | | | | 0 | | | | 69 | |
Dividends declared | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (43 | ) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (43 | ) |
Share-based employee compensation | | | 0.6 | | | | 0 | | | | 7 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 7 | |
Exercises of stock options | | | 0.6 | | | | 0 | | | | 10 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 10 | |
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Balance at March 31, 2011 | | | 169.5 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 3,092 | | | $ | 241 | | | $ | 59 | | | $ | 21 | | | $ | 3,415 | |
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MWV’s segments are (i) Food & Beverage, (ii) Home, Health & Beauty (iii) Industrial, (iv) Specialty Chemicals, and (v) Community Development and Land Management.
The Food & Beverage segment produces packaging materials, and designs and produces packaging solutions primarily for the global food, food service, beverage, dairy and tobacco end markets, as well as paperboard for commercial printing. For the global food market, the segment develops and produces materials and innovative solutions that are used to package frozen food, dry goods, ready-to-eat meals, hot and cold drinks, and various shelf-stable dairy products. For the global beverage market, the segment has a fully integrated business model, including high-performance paperboard, carton design and converting operations, as well as beverage packaging machinery. For the global tobacco market, the segment produces high performance paperboard, and designs and produces cartons for the leading tobacco brand owners. The segment’s materials are manufactured in the United States and converted into solutions at plants located in North America, Europe and Asia.
The Home, Health & Beauty segment designs and produces packaging solutions for the global personal care, fragrance, home care, lawn and garden, prescription drug and healthcare end markets. For the global beauty and personal care market, the segment produces pumps for fragrances, lotions, creams and soaps, flip-top and applicator closures for bath and body products and lotions, and paperboard and plastic packaging for hair and skin care products. For the global home and garden market, the segment produces trigger sprayers for surface cleaners and fabric care, aerosol actuators for air fresheners, hose-end sprayers for lawn and garden maintenance, and spouted and applicator closures for a variety of other home and garden products. For the global healthcare market, the segment makes secondary packages designed to enhance patient adherence and child safety for prescription drugs, as well as healthcare dispensing systems, paperboard packaging and closures for over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Paperboard and plastic materials are converted into solutions at plants located in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
The Industrial segment designs and produces corrugated packaging solutions, primarily for produce, meat, consumer products and bulk goods primarily in Brazil. The integrated business includes forestlands, paperboard mills and corrugated box plants. This segment also includes a corrugated operation in India, which develops packaging solutions principally for the domestic fresh produce growers. In Brazil, the segment manufactures high quality virgin kraftliner and recycle-based medium paperboards, and converts the material to corrugated packaging at five box plants across the country. In India, the segment converts raw materials to corrugated packaging at its facility in Pune.
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The Specialty Chemicals segment manufactures, markets and distributes specialty chemicals derived from sawdust and other byproducts of the papermaking process in North America, Europe, South America and Asia. Products include activated carbon used in gas vapor emission control systems for automobiles and trucks and applications for air, water and food purification. Other products include performance chemicals used in printing inks, asphalt paving and adhesives, as well as in the agricultural, paper and petroleum industries.
The Community Development and Land Management segment is responsible for maximizing the value of the company’s landholdings in the Southeastern region of the U.S. Operations of the segment include real estate development, forestry operations and leasing activities. Real estate development includes (i) selling non-core forestlands primarily for recreational and residential uses, (ii) entitling and improving high-value tracts, and (iii) master planning select landholdings. Forestry operations include growing and harvesting softwood and hardwood on the company’s forestlands for external consumption and for use by the company’s mill-based business. Leasing activities include fees from third parties undertaking mineral extraction operations, as well as fees from recreational leases on the company’s forestlands.
Corporate and Other includes expenses associated with corporate support staff services, as well as income and expense items not directly associated with ongoing segment operations, such as restructuring charges, pension income and curtailment gains and losses, interest expense and income, non-controlling interest income and losses, certain legal settlements, gains and losses on certain asset sales and other items.
Segment results for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
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Three months ended March 31, 2012 | | Sales | | | Segment profit | |
In millions | | Trade | | | Inter-segment | | | Total | | |
Food & Beverage | | $ | 747 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 747 | | | $ | 63 | |
Home, Health & Beauty | | | 200 | | | | 0 | | | | 200 | | | | 12 | |
Industrial | | | 114 | | | | 0 | | | | 114 | | | | 19 | |
Specialty Chemicals | | | 207 | | | | 0 | | | | 207 | | | | 58 | |
Community Development and Land Management | | | 45 | | | | 1 | | | | 46 | | | | 14 | |
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Total | | | 1,313 | | | | 1 | | | | 1,314 | | | | 166 | |
Corporate and Other | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (86 | ) |
Non-controlling interests | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | |
Intersegment eliminations | | | 0 | | | | (1 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | 0 | |
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Consolidated totals | | $ | 1,313 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 1,313 | | | $ | 81 | |
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Three months ended March 31, 2011 | | Sales | | | Segment profit | |
In millions | | Trade | | | Inter-segment | | | Total | | |
Food & Beverage | | $ | 714 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 714 | | | $ | 82 | |
Home, Health & Beauty | | | 196 | | | | 0 | | | | 196 | | | | 8 | |
Industrial | | | 121 | | | | 0 | | | | 121 | | | | 20 | |
Specialty Chemicals | | | 177 | | | | 0 | | | | 177 | | | | 49 | |
Community Development and Land Management | | | 42 | | | | 1 | | | | 43 | | | | 30 | |
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Total | | | 1,250 | | | | 1 | | | | 1,251 | | | | 189 | |
Corporate and Other | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (85 | ) |
Non-controlling interests | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | |
Intersegment eliminations | | | 0 | | | | (1 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | 0 | |
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Consolidated totals | | $ | 1,250 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 1,250 | | | $ | 105 | |
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12. | Environmental and legal matters |
The company has been notified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or by various state or local governments that it may be liable under federal environmental laws or under applicable state or local laws with respect to the cleanup of hazardous substances at sites previously operated or used by the company. The company is currently named as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”), or has received third-party requests for contribution under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) and similar state or local laws with respect to numerous sites. There are other sites which may contain contamination or which may be potential Superfund sites, but for which MeadWestvaco has not received any notice or claim. The potential liability for all these sites will depend upon several factors, including the extent of contamination, the method of remediation, insurance coverage and contribution by other PRPs. The company regularly evaluates its potential liability at these various sites. At March 31, 2012, MeadWestvaco had recorded liabilities of approximately $24 million for estimated potential cleanup costs based upon its close monitoring of ongoing activities and its past experience with these matters. The company believes that it is reasonably possible that costs associated with these sites may exceed amounts of recorded liabilities at March 31, 2012 by an amount that could range from an insignificant amount to as much as $20 million. This estimate is less certain than the estimate upon which the environmental liabilities were based. After consulting with legal counsel and after considering established liabilities, it is our judgment that the resolution of pending litigation and proceedings is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the company’s consolidated financial condition or liquidity. In any given period or periods, however, it is possible such proceedings or matters could have a material effect on the results of operations.
As with numerous other large industrial companies, the company has been named a defendant in asbestos-related personal injury litigation. Typically, these suits also name many other corporate defendants. To date, the costs resulting from the litigation, including settlement costs, have not been significant. As of March 31, 2012, there were approximately 447 lawsuits. Management believes that the company has substantial indemnification protection and insurance coverage, subject to applicable deductibles and policy limits, with respect to asbestos claims. The company has valid defenses to these claims and intends to continue to defend them vigorously. Additionally, based on its historical experience in asbestos cases and an analysis of the current cases, the company believes that it has adequate amounts accrued for potential settlements and judgments in asbestos-related litigation. At March 31, 2012, the company had recorded litigation liabilities of approximately $33 million, a significant portion of which relates to asbestos. Should the volume of litigation grow substantially, it is possible that the company could incur significant costs resolving these cases. After consulting with legal counsel and after considering established liabilities, it is our judgment that the resolution of pending litigation and proceedings is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the company’s consolidated financial condition or liquidity. In any given period or periods, however, it is possible such proceedings or matters could have a material effect on the results of operations.
MeadWestvaco is involved in various other litigation and administrative proceedings arising in the normal course of business. Although the ultimate outcome of such matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that the currently expected outcome of any matter, lawsuit or claim that is pending or threatened, or all of them combined, will have a material adverse effect on the company’s consolidated financial condition or liquidity. In any given period or periods, however, it is possible such proceedings or matters could have a material effect on the results of operations.
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Other income, net is comprised of the following for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011:
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In millions | | Three months ended March 31, | |
| | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Interest income | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 5 | |
Equity investment gain | | | 0 | | | | 10 | |
Other | | | 6 | | | | 5 | |
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| | $ | 10 | | | $ | 20 | |
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Consumer & Office Products
On May 1, 2012, MeadWestvaco completed the spin-off of its C&OP business and subsequent merger of that business with ACCO Brands Corporation. MeadWestvaco shareholders received approximately one share of ACCO Brands Corporation stock for every three shares of MeadWestvaco stock they owned of record as of April 24, 2012, resulting in their collective ownership on May 1, 2012 of 50.5% of the outstanding common shares of ACCO Brands Corporation.
In accordance with the terms of the transaction, MeadWestvaco received cash distributions on a tax-free basis totaling $460 million during April 2012 pursuant to loan proceeds from new debt obligations of the C&OP business. The net assets of the C&OP business included cash totaling $59 million pursuant to MeadWestvaco satisfying a working capital provision of the transaction, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the operating results of the C&OP business are reported in discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations on an after-tax basis.
Envelope Products
On February 1, 2011, the company completed the sale of its Envelope Products business for cash proceeds of $55 million. The sale resulted in a pre- and after-tax loss of $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. During 2010, the company recorded pre-tax charges of $19 million ($15 million after tax) comprised of impairment of long-lived assets of $6 million, impairment of goodwill of $7 million and a pension curtailment loss of $6 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the operating results of this business, as well as the charges noted above, are reported in discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations on an after-tax basis. The results of operations and assets and liabilities of the Envelope Products business were previously included in the C&OP segment.
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The following table shows the major categories for discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011:
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In millions, except per share amounts | | Three months ended March, | |
| | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Net sales | | $ | 107 | | | $ | 134 | |
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Cost of sales | | | 73 | | | | 101 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 36 | | | | 30 | |
Interest expense | | | 3 | | | | 4 | |
Other (income) expense, net | | | (2 | ) | | | 6 | |
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Income before income taxes | | | (3 | ) | | | (7 | ) |
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Income tax benefit | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
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Net loss | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | (5 | ) |
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Net income per share | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.03 | ) |
Diluted | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.02 | ) |
The following table shows the major categories of assets and liabilities related to the C&OP business that are classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
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In millions | | March 31, 2012 | | | December 31, 2011 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | $ | 95 | | | $ | 257 | |
Inventories | | | 97 | | | | 70 | |
Other current assets | | | 22 | | | | 26 | |
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Current assets | | | 214 | | | | 353 | |
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Property, plant and equipment, net | | | 87 | | | | 89 | |
Goodwill | | | 165 | | | | 164 | |
Other assets | | | 101 | | | | 100 | |
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Non-current assets | | | 353 | | | | 353 | |
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Accounts payable | | | 32 | | | | 35 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 60 | | | | 101 | |
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Current liabilities | | | 92 | | | | 136 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | | 47 | | | | 43 | |
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In connection with the sale of the Envelope Products business in 2011, the sale of the Media and entertainment Packaging business in 2010, the sale of the Kraft business in 2008, the sale of certain large-tract landholdings in 2007 and the sale of the Printing and Writing Papers business in 2005, the company provided certain guarantees and indemnities to the respective buyers and other parties. These obligations include both potential environmental matters as well as certain contracts with third parties. As of March 31, 2012, the total aggregate exposure to the company for these matters could be up to $45 million. As of March 31, 2012, the company evaluated the fair value of these guarantees and indemnifications which did not result in a material impact to the company’s consolidated financial statements.
For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the effective tax rates attributable to continuing operations were as follows:
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| | Three months ended March 31, | |
| | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Effective tax rate | | | 37 | % | | | 32 | % |
The differences in the effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 compared to statutory rates are primarily due to the mix and levels between domestic and foreign earnings. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, there were no significant changes to the company’s uncertain tax positions.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
For the three months ended March 31, 2012, MeadWestvaco Corporation (“MeadWestvaco”, “MWV” or the “company”) reported income from continuing operations attributable to the company of $50 million, or $0.29 per share, compared to $70 million, or $0.40 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The results from continuing operations attributable to the company for the three months ended March 31, 2012 include after-tax restructuring charges of $7 million, or $0.04 per share. The results from continuing operations attributable to the company for the three months ended March 31, 2011 include after-tax restructuring charges of $4 million, or $0.03 per share.
Sales increased 5% to $1.31 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $1.25 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The company continues to benefit from its profitable growth strategies centered on commercial excellence, insights-driven innovation, growth in emerging markets, and expanded participation with new capabilities. Sales growth in 2012 was largely driven by improved pricing and product mix resulting from strong commercial execution in MWV’s targeted markets as well as higher volumes in targeted markets for food, beverage, home and garden, and healthcare packaging. The company achieved year-over-year gains in packaging markets for food, beverage, tobacco, home and garden and healthcare, as well as in automotive, infrastructure and energy markets for specialty chemicals.
Income from continuing operations attributable to the company of $50 million, or $0.29 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2012 declined compared to the prior year primarily due to lower earnings from the company’s land management business and the impact from a planned mill maintenance outage in the Food & Beverage segment. The company achieved year-over-year increased profits in its Home, Health & Beauty and Specialty Chemicals segments. Earnings from the Industrial segment for the three months ended March 31, 2012, primarily from the company’s corrugated operations in Brazil, was essentially in-line with the prior year.
On May 1, 2012, MeadWestvaco completed the spin-off of its Consumer & Office Products business and subsequent merger of that business with ACCO Brands Corporation. MeadWestvaco shareholders received approximately one share of ACCO Brands Corporation stock for every three shares of MeadWestvaco stock they owned of record as of April 24, 2012, resulting in their collective ownership on May 1, 2012 of 50.5% of the outstanding common shares of ACCO Brands Corporation. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the operating results of the Consumer & Office Products business are reported in discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations on an after-tax basis. Refer to Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
Certain statements in this document and elsewhere by management of the company that are neither reported financial results nor other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Refer to the “Forward-looking Statements” section located later in this document.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Presented below are results for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. All per share amounts are presented on an after-tax basis.
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
In millions, except per share amounts | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Net sales | | $ | 1,313 | | | $ | 1,250 | |
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Cost of sales | | | 1,040 | | | | 966 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 161 | | | | 156 | |
Interest expense | | | 41 | | | | 43 | |
Other income, net | | | (10 | ) | | | (20 | ) |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes | | | 81 | | | | 105 | |
Income tax provision | | | 30 | | | | 34 | |
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Income from continuing operations | | | 51 | | | | 71 | |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | | | (1 | ) | | | (5 | ) |
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Net income | | | 50 | | | | 66 | |
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests, net of income taxes | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
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Net income attributable to the company | | $ | 49 | | | $ | 65 | |
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Income from continuing operations attributable to the company | | $ | 50 | | | $ | 70 | |
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Net income per share attributable to the company – basic: | | | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.30 | | | $ | 0.41 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
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Net income attributable to the company | | $ | 0.29 | | | $ | 0.38 | |
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Net income per share attributable to the company – diluted: | | | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.29 | | | $ | 0.40 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
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Net income attributable to the company | | $ | 0.28 | | | $ | 0.38 | |
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Shares used to compute net income per share attributable to the company: | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 171.9 | | | | 169.0 | |
Diluted | | | 175.3 | | | | 172.7 | |
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Sales increased 5% to $1.31 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $1.25 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Sales growth in 2012 was largely driven by improved pricing and product mix resulting from strong commercial execution in MWV’s targeted markets as well as higher volumes in targeted markets for food, beverage, home and garden, and healthcare packaging. The company achieved year-over-year gains in packaging markets for food, beverage, tobacco, home and garden and healthcare, as well as in automotive, infrastructure and energy markets for specialty chemicals. Refer to the individual segment discussions below for detailed sales information for each segment.
Cost of sales was $1.04 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $0.97 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2011. During 2012, increased costs due to input cost inflation for certain raw materials and freight, as well as higher volume drove higher cost of sales compared to 2011. In 2012, input costs for energy, raw materials and freight were $25 million higher compared to 2011.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $161 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $156 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. In 2012, increased expenses were driven by costs associated with investments in new product development and commercial capabilities, as well as modestly higher inflation compared to 2011.
Restructuring charges attributable to individual segments and by nature of cost, as well as cost of sales (“COS”) and selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) classification in the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are presented below. Although these charges related to individual segments, such amounts are included in Corporate and Other for segment reporting purposes.
Three months ended March 31, 2012
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| | Employee-related costs | | | Asset write-downs and other costs | | | Total | |
In millions | | COS | | | SG&A | | | Total | | | COS | | | SG&A | | | Total | | | COS | | | SG&A | | | Total | |
Food & Beverage | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 2 | |
Home, Health & Beauty | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
Industrial | | | 4 | | | | 0 | | | | 4 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 4 | | | | 0 | | | | 4 | |
All other | | | 0 | | | | 2 | | | | 2 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 0 | | | | 3 | | | | 3 | |
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Total charges | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 10 | |
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In millions | | COS | | | SG&A | | | Total | | | COS | | | SG&A | | | Total | | | COS | | | SG&A | | | Total | |
Food & Beverage | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 3 | |
All other | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 0 | | | | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | 0 | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | |
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Total charges | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 7 | |
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Pension income was $16 million and $21 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Pension income is reported in Corporate and Other for segment reporting purposes.
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Other income, net is comprised of the following for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011:
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| | Three months ended March 31, | |
In millions | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Interest income | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 5 | |
Equity investment gain | | | 0 | | | | 10 | |
Other | | | 6 | | | | 5 | |
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Interest expense from continuing operations was $41 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and was comprised of $32 million related to bond and bank debt, $6 million related to borrowings on insurance policies and $3 million related to other items. Interest expense from continuing operations was $43 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and was comprised of $35 million related to bond and bank debt, $5 million related to borrowings on insurance policies and $3 million related to other items.
For the three months ended March 31, 2012, the effective tax rate attributable to continuing operations was approximately 37%. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the effective tax rate attributable to continuing operations was approximately 32%. The differences in the effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 compared to statutory rates are primarily due to the mix and levels between domestic and foreign earnings.
In addition to the information discussed above, the following sections discuss the results of operations for each of the company’s segments and Corporate and Other on a continuing operations basis. MWV’s segments are (i) Food & Beverage, (ii) Home, Health & Beauty (iii) Industrial, (iv) Specialty Chemicals, and (v) Community Development and Land Management.
The company implemented changes to its segment reporting effective January 1, 2012. From 2006 through 2011, the company had two segments for its packaging business: Packaging Resources and Consumer Solutions. Effective January 1, 2012, the company’s new organizational structure consists of three packaging segments: Food & Beverage; Home, Health & Beauty; and Industrial. Prior period information has been conformed to the new segment reporting structure. As a result of the above change in segment reporting, the company evaluated and changed the reporting units of its packaging businesses. Goodwill was allocated to the new reporting units using a relative fair value approach and based on management’s evaluation of the allocated goodwill as of January 1, 2012, there was no indication of impairment.
Refer to Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a reconciliation of the sum of the results of the segments to the company’s consolidated income from operations before income taxes on a continuing operations basis.
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Food & Beverage
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| | Three months ended March 31, | |
In millions | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Sales | | $ | 747 | | | $ | 714 | |
Profit(1) | | | 63 | | | | 82 | |
(1) | Profit is measured as results before restructuring charges, pension income, interest expense and income, income taxes, and non-controlling interest income and losses. |
The Food & Beverage segment produces packaging materials, and designs and produces packaging solutions primarily for the global food, food service, beverage, dairy and tobacco end markets, as well as paperboard for commercial printing. For the global food market, the segment develops and produces materials and innovative solutions that are used to package frozen food, dry goods, ready-to-eat meals, hot and cold drinks, and various shelf-stable dairy products. For the global beverage market, the segment has a fully integrated business model, including high-performance paperboard, carton design and converting operations, as well as beverage packaging machinery. For the global tobacco market, the segment produces high performance paperboard, and designs and produces cartons for the leading tobacco brand owners. The segment’s materials are manufactured in the United States and converted into solutions at plants located in North America, Europe and Asia.
Sales for the Food & Beverage segment were $747 million and $714 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Sales increased in 2012 primarily due to improved pricing and product mix, as well as volume growth in beverage and food packaging markets. Beverage volumes grew across all major geographies, particularly in North America and Asia, while volume growth in liquid and food service related packaging drove year-over-year growth within the food packaging market. These targeted beverage and food markets also benefited from improved pricing and product mix compared to 2011. These gains were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency exchange compared to 2011.
Profit for the Food & Beverage segment was $63 million and $82 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Profit in 2012 benefited by $14 million from improved pricing and product mix and $3 million from higher volumes compared to 2011. These benefits in 2012 were more than offset by $19 million from inflation, $2 million from unfavorable productivity, $9 million from a planned mill maintenance outage, and $6 million from foreign currency exchange and other items compared to 2011.
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Home, Health & Beauty
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| | Three months ended March 31, | |
In millions | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Sales | | $ | 200 | | | $ | 196 | |
Profit(1) | | | 12 | | | | 8 | |
(1) | Profit is measured as results before restructuring charges, pension income, interest expense and income, income taxes, and non-controlling interest income and losses. |
The Home, Health & Beauty segment designs and produces packaging solutions for the global personal care, fragrance, home care, lawn and garden, prescription drug and healthcare end markets. For the global beauty and personal care market, the segment produces pumps for fragrances, lotions, creams and soaps, flip-top and applicator closures for bath and body products and lotions, and paperboard and plastic packaging for hair and skin care products. For the global home and garden market, the segment produces trigger sprayers for surface cleaners and fabric care, aerosol actuators for air fresheners, hose-end sprayers for lawn and garden maintenance, and spouted and applicator closures for a variety of other home and garden products. For the global healthcare market, the segment makes secondary packages designed to enhance patient adherence and child safety for prescription drugs, as well as healthcare dispensing systems, paperboard packaging and closures for over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Paperboard and plastic materials are converted into solutions at plants located in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
Sales for the Home, Health & Beauty segment were $200 million and $196 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Sales increased in 2012 primarily due to volume growth in healthcare and home and garden packaging which partially offset lower volume in beauty and personal care packaging due to weaker demand for standardized paper-based packaging solutions in Europe. Healthcare sales growth was driven by strong demand for adherence-enhancing packaging as volumes grew with both existing and new retail customers as well as increased demand for the its preservative-free medical pumps. Home and garden volumes grew as demand for its plastic trigger sprayers and differentiated aerosol actuator product lines remains strong.
Profit for the Home, Health & Beauty segment was $12 million and $8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Profit in 2012 benefited by $3 million from improved productivity, $1 million from improved pricing and product mix and $1 million from higher volume compared to 2011. These benefits in 2012 were partially offset by $1 million from inflation compared to 2011.
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Industrial
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| | Three months ended March 31, | |
In millions | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Sales | | $ | 114 | | | $ | 121 | |
Profit(1) | | | 19 | | | | 20 | |
(1) | Profit is measured as results before restructuring charges, pension income, interest expense and income, income taxes, and non-controlling interest income and losses. |
The Industrial segment designs and produces corrugated packaging solutions, primarily for produce, meat, consumer products and bulk goods primarily in Brazil. The integrated business includes forestlands, paperboard mills and corrugated box plants. This segment also includes a corrugated operation in India, which develops packaging solutions principally for the domestic fresh produce growers. In Brazil, the segment manufactures high quality virgin kraftliner and recycle-based medium paperboards, and converts the material to corrugated packaging at five box plants across the country. In India, the segment converts raw materials to corrugated packaging at its facility in Pune.
Sales for the Industrial segment were $114 million and $121 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In 2012, volume growth within its corrugated packaging solutions for targeted meat, produce, household goods and raw material markets was more than offset by unfavorable price and product mix driven by strong demand for more standardized entry-level solutions that serve these markets compared to 2011. In addition, unfavorable foreign currency exchange also attributed to the year over year sales decline.
Profit for the Industrial segment was $19 million and $20 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Profit in 2012 benefited by $4 million from foreign currency exchange and other items and $1 million from improved productivity compared to 2011. These benefits in 2012 were more than offset by $3 million from inflation and $3 million from unfavorable pricing and product mix compared to 2011.
Specialty Chemicals
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| | Three months ended March 31, | |
In millions | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Sales | | $ | 207 | | | $ | 177 | |
Profit(1) | | | 58 | | | | 49 | |
(1) | Profit is measured as results before restructuring charges, pension income, interest expense and income, income taxes, and non-controlling interest income and losses. |
The Specialty Chemicals segment manufactures, markets and distributes specialty chemicals derived from sawdust and other byproducts of the papermaking process in North America, Europe, South America and Asia. Products include activated carbon used in gas vapor emission control systems for automobiles and trucks and applications for air, water and food purification. Other products include performance chemicals used in printing inks, asphalt paving and adhesives, as well as in the agricultural, paper and petroleum industries.
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Sales for the Specialty Chemicals segment were $207 million and $177 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Sales growth in 2012 was driven by continued penetration of developed and emerging markets with the company’s value-added solutions for infrastructure, industrial and energy markets. This segment also achieved volume gains in 2012 in oilfield chemicals, as well as in chemicals used in the production of adhesives. During 2012, automotive carbon volumes grew with increased auto and truck production in North America, Europe and in emerging markets compared to 2011.
Profit for the Specialty Chemicals segment was $58 million and $49 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Profit in 2012 benefited by $17 million from improved pricing and product mix, $3 million from higher volume and $2 million from improved productivity compared to 2011. These benefits in 2012 were partially offset by $9 million from inflation and $4 million from foreign currency exchange and other items compared to 2011.
Community Development and Land Management
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| | Three months ended March 31, | |
In millions | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Sales | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 43 | |
Profit(1) | | | 14 | | | | 30 | |
(1) | Profit is measured as results before restructuring charges, pension income, interest expense and income, income taxes and non-controlling interest income and losses. |
The Community Development and Land Management segment is responsible for maximizing the value of the company’s landholdings in the Southeastern region of the U.S. Operations of the segment include real estate development, forestry operations and leasing activities. Real estate development includes (i) selling non-core forestlands primarily for recreational and residential uses, (ii) entitling and improving high-value tracts, and (iii) master planning select landholdings. Forestry operations include growing and harvesting softwood and hardwood on the company’s forestlands for external consumption and for use by the company’s mill-based business. Leasing activities include fees from third parties undertaking mineral extraction operations, as well as fees from recreational leases on the company’s forestlands.
Sales for the Community Development and Land Management segment were $46 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $43 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The segment sold approximately 13,000 acres for gross proceeds of approximately $22 million in 2012 compared to approximately 5,600 acres for gross proceeds of $21 million in 2011.
Profit for the Community Development and Land Management segment was $14 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $30 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Profit from real estate activities was $9 million in 2012 compared to $26 million in 2011. Profit from real estate activities for the three months ended March 31, 2011 includes a gain of $10 million from the sale of a 1.1 million square foot distribution center. Profit from forestry operations and leasing activities was $5 million in 2012 compared to $4 million in 2011.
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The real estate sector remains challenging due to continued tight credit and weak consumer spending. These factors will likely continue to influence near-term results. During this time, the segment will continue to move forward with its near- and long-term real estate value creation plans, including enhancing rural land, and entitling and master planning its highest potential development land.
Corporate and Other
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| | Three months ended March 31, | |
In millions | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Corporate and Other expense, net | | $ | (86 | ) | | $ | (85 | ) |
Corporate and Other includes expenses associated with corporate support staff services, as well as income and expense items not directly associated with ongoing segment operations, such as restructuring charges, pension income and curtailment gains and losses, interest expense and income, non-controlling interest income and losses, certain legal settlements, gains and losses on certain asset sales and other items.
Corporate and Other expense, net was $86 million and $85 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In 2012, the expense, net of certain income items, includes interest expense of $41 million, pension income of $16 million and restructuring charges of $10 million. In 2011, the expense, net of certain income items, includes interest expense of $43 million, pension income of $21 million and restructuring charges of $7 million.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The company’s cash flow from continuing operations, current cash levels and other sources of currently available liquidity are expected to be adequate to fund scheduled debt payments, dividends to shareholders and capital expenditures in 2012. In addition, the company’s U.S. qualified retirement plans remain well over funded and management does not anticipate any required regulatory funding contributions to such plans in the foreseeable future.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $483 million at March 31, 2012, of which 35% was held in the U.S. with the remaining portions of 22% in Europe, 31% in Brazil and 12% in other foreign jurisdictions. Of the company’s cash and cash equivalents held in the U.S. and Europe, approximately 86% were invested in U.S. government obligations at March 31, 2012. Management continuously evaluates deposit concentrations and monitors the credit quality of the financial institutions that hold the company’s cash and cash equivalents.
Funding for the company’s domestic operating, investing and financing activities in the foreseeable future is expected to come from sources of liquidity within its U.S. operations, including cash holdings, operating cash flow and bank-committed credit capacity. As such, the company’s offshore cash holdings are not a key source of liquidity to its U.S. operations and management does not intend to transfer cash held by foreign subsidiaries to the U.S. that would be subject to potential tax impacts associated with the repatriation of undistributed earnings on foreign subsidiaries.
On January 30, 2012, the company entered into a new $600 million five-year revolving credit facility and a new $250 million five-year term loan facility which in total provides $850 million of bank-committed credit capacity. As part of the monitoring activities surrounding the credit quality of the company’s credit facilities, management evaluates credit default activities and bank ratings of our lenders. Management also monitors the credit quality of the company’s insurance providers and derivative contract counter-parties, in addition to customers and key suppliers.
Operating activities
Cash used in operating activities from continuing operations was $86 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $107 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, reflecting lower usage of working capital. Cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations was $107 million and $92 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Investing activities
Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations was $148 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $111 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was driven by capital expenditures of $149 million and other uses of funds of $1 million, partially offset by proceeds from dispositions of assets of $2 million. Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was driven by capital expenditures of $111 million and other uses of funds of $2 million, partially offset by proceeds from dispositions of assets of $2 million. Cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations was $3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $44 million cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2011, reflecting net proceeds of $55 million from the disposition of the company’s envelope products business on February 1, 2011, partially offset by $9 million from post-sale costs associated with the media and entertainment packaging business disposition that occurred on September 30, 2010.
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Financing activities
Cash used in financing activities from continuing operations was $51 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $50 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Cash used in financing activities from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was driven by dividend payments of $43 million, repayment of long-term debt of $15 million and other uses of funds of $17 million. Cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 included proceeds from exercises of employee stock options of $12 million and proceeds from issuance of long-term debt of $12 million. Cash used in financing activities from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was driven by dividend payments of $42 million, repayment of long-term debt of $16 million and other uses of funds of $3 million. Cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 included proceeds from exercises of employee stock options of $10 million and proceeds from issuance of long-term debt of $1 million.
On January 30, 2012, MeadWestvaco entered into a new $600 million five-year revolving credit facility and a new $250 million five-year term loan facility (collectively the “New Credit Facilities”) with a syndicate of banks. The New Credit Facilities are scheduled to expire on January 30, 2017. The New Credit Facilities will be used principally to obtain funds for general corporate purposes. The New Credit Facilities’ agreement contains a financial covenant limiting the percentage of total debt to total capitalization (including deferred taxes) to 55%, as well as certain other covenants with which the company is in compliance. Both the revolving credit facility and the term loan facility were un-drawn at March 31, 2012; however, during April 2012 the company borrowed $120 million under the $600 million revolving credit facility for purposes of partially paying a scheduled maturity of a bond debenture as discussed below. The $120 million drawn under this facility will be repaid from a portion of the proceeds received from the spin-off of the company’s Consumer & Office products business.
A bond debenture with a balance totaling approximately $221 million with a fixed coupon rate of 6.85% matured in April 2012 and was paid from sources of liquidity within the company’s U.S. operations including a $120 million draw under the $600 million revolving credit facility mentioned above with the balance being paid from cash deposits in the U.S.
In connection with the company’s expansion in Brazil, the company has an R$470 million bank credit agreement with the Brazilian Development Bank (“BNDES”). Amounts borrowed under this facility are funding qualifying equipment purchases in accordance with the BNDES agreement and have a fixed rate of interest of 5.5%. Borrowings under this facility are denominated in Brazilian Real currency. Principal payments will commence in 2013 with final maturity in 2020. Approximately R$195 million (U.S. Dollar equivalent of approximately $107 million) was drawn under this facility at March 31, 2012. Total remaining capacity of this facility in Brazilian Real currency was R$275 million at March 31, 2012 (U.S. Dollar equivalent of approximately $151 million).
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The effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents had a favorable impact of $8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to a favorable impact of $17 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
The company’s percentage of total debt to total capital (shareholders’ equity and total debt) was 40% at both March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
On April 23, 2012, the company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share. The payment of the dividend will be made on June 1, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2012.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND LEGAL MATTERS
Our operations are subject to extensive regulation by federal, state and local authorities, as well as regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over foreign operations of the company. Due to changes in environmental laws and regulations, the application of such regulations, and changes in environmental control technology, it is not possible for us to predict with certainty the amount of capital expenditures to be incurred for environmental purposes. Approximately $52 million was spent on environmental capital projects in 2011.
The company has been notified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or by various state or local governments that it may be liable under federal environmental laws or under applicable state or local laws with respect to the cleanup of hazardous substances at sites previously operated or used by the company. The company is currently named as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”), or has received third-party requests for contribution under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) and similar state or local laws with respect to numerous sites. There are other sites which may contain contamination or which may be potential Superfund sites, but for which MeadWestvaco has not received any notice or claim. The potential liability for all these sites will depend upon several factors, including the extent of contamination, the method of remediation, insurance coverage and contribution by other PRPs. The company regularly evaluates its potential liability at these various sites. At March 31, 2012, MeadWestvaco had recorded liabilities of approximately $24 million for estimated potential cleanup costs based upon its close monitoring of ongoing activities and its past experience with these matters. The company believes that it is reasonably possible that costs associated with these sites may exceed amounts of recorded liabilities at March 31, 2012 by an amount that could range from an insignificant amount to as much as $20 million. This estimate is less certain than the estimate upon which the environmental liabilities were based. After consulting with legal counsel and after considering established liabilities, it is our judgment that the resolution of pending litigation and proceedings is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the company’s consolidated financial condition or liquidity. In any given period or periods, however, it is possible such proceedings or matters could have a material effect on the results of operations.
As with numerous other large industrial companies, the company has been named a defendant in asbestos-related personal injury litigation. Typically, these suits also name many other corporate defendants. To date, the costs resulting from the litigation, including settlement costs, have not been significant. As of March 31, 2012, there were approximately 447 lawsuits. Management believes that the company has substantial indemnification protection and insurance coverage, subject to applicable deductibles and policy limits, with respect to asbestos claims. The company has valid defenses to these claims and intends
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to continue to defend them vigorously. Additionally, based on its historical experience in asbestos cases and an analysis of the current cases, the company believes that it has adequate amounts accrued for potential settlements and judgments in asbestos-related litigation. At March 31, 2012, the company had recorded litigation liabilities of approximately $33 million, a significant portion of which relates to asbestos. Should the volume of litigation grow substantially, it is possible that the company could incur significant costs resolving these cases. After consulting with legal counsel and after considering established liabilities, it is our judgment that the resolution of pending litigation and proceedings is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the company’s consolidated financial condition or liquidity. In any given period or periods, however, it is possible such proceedings or matters could have a material effect on the results of operations.
MeadWestvaco is involved in various other litigation and administrative proceedings arising in the normal course of business. Although the ultimate outcome of such matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that the currently expected outcome of any matter, lawsuit or claim that is pending or threatened, or all of them combined, will have a material adverse effect on the company’s consolidated financial condition or liquidity. In any given period or periods, however, it is possible such proceedings or matters could have a material effect on the results of operations.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our principal accounting policies are described in theSummary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. Those accounting policies that management believes require the exercise of judgment, where a different set of judgments could result in the greatest changes to reported results, are detailed inCritical Accounting Policies ofManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of some assets and liabilities and, in some instances, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management has discussed the development and selection of the critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee has reviewed the company’s disclosure.
NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE
On January 1, 2012 the company adopted new accounting guidance issued by the Financial Standards Accounting Board (“FASB”) regarding the presentation of comprehensive income. The new guidance requires the presentation of items of net income and comprehensive income in either a single continuous financial statement or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The company elected to present the items of net income and comprehensive income in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The impact of adoption did not have a material effect on the company’s consolidated financial statements.
In December 2011, the FASB issued new accounting guidance regarding additional disclosures for financial instruments that are offset including the gross amount of the asset and liability as well as the impact of any net amount presented in the consolidated financial statements. These provisions are effective for fiscal and interim periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The impact of adoption will not have a material effect on the company’s consolidated financial statements.
During the three months ended March 31, 2012, there were no other new accounting standards issued by the FASB that would have an impact on the company’s consolidated financial statements.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this document and elsewhere by management of the company that are neither reported financial results nor other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such information includes, without limitation, the business outlook, assessment of market conditions, anticipated financial and operating results, strategies, future plans, contingencies and contemplated transactions of the company. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause or contribute to actual results of company operations, or the performance or achievements of each company, or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to any such risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed elsewhere herein, risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied for the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, events or circumstances which affect the ability of MeadWestvaco to realize improvements in operating earnings from the company’s ongoing cost reduction initiatives; the ability of MeadWestvaco to close announced and pending transactions, including divestitures; competitive pricing for the company’s products; impact from inflation on raw materials, energy and other costs; fluctuations in demand and changes in production capacities; relative growth or decline in the United States and international economies; government policies and regulations, including, but not limited to those affecting the environment, climate change, tax policies and the tobacco industry; the company’s continued ability to reach agreement with its unionized employees on collective bargaining agreements; the company’s ability to execute its plans to divest or otherwise realize the greater value associated with its land holdings; adverse results in current or future litigation; currency movements; volatility and further deterioration of the capital markets; and other risk factors discussed in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and in other filings made from time to time with the SEC. MeadWestvaco undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Investors are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures made on related subjects in the company’s reports filed with the SEC.
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