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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
þ | Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the securities exchange act of 1934 | |
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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 | ||
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o | Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the securities exchange act of 1934 |
Commission File Number 001-31225
ENPRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant, as specified in its charter)
North Carolina | 01-0573945 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (I.R.S. employer identification no.) | |
5605 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 500, | 28209 | |
Charlotte, North Carolina | (Zip code) | |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(704) 731-1500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common stock, $0.01 par value Preferred stock purchase rights | New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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The aggregate market value of voting and nonvoting common stock of the registrant held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2008 was $729,959,137. As of February 20, 2009, there were 19,816,149 shares of common stock of the registrant outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the 2009 annual meeting of shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III.
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ENPRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
As used in this report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “EnPro” and “Company” mean EnPro Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries (unless the context indicates another meaning). The term “common stock” means the common stock of EnPro Industries, Inc., par value $0.01 per share. The terms “convertible debentures” and “debentures” mean the 3.9375% Convertible Senior Debentures due 2015 issued by the Company in October 2005.
Background
We were incorporated under the laws of the State of North Carolina on January 11, 2002, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Goodrich Corporation (“Goodrich”) in anticipation of Goodrich’s announced distribution of its Engineered Industrial Products segment to existing Goodrich shareholders, which took place on May 31, 2002 (the “Distribution”). We are a leader in the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of proprietary engineered industrial products. We have 43 primary manufacturing facilities located in the United States and 10 other countries.
Our sales by geographic region in 2008, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
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United States | $ | 610.6 | $ | 565.7 | $ | 543.0 | ||||||
Europe | 329.7 | 277.8 | 222.8 | |||||||||
Other | 227.5 | 186.5 | 162.6 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 1,167.8 | $ | 1,030.0 | $ | 928.4 | ||||||
We maintain an Internet website at www.enproindustries.com. We will make this annual report, in addition to our other annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to these reports, available free of charge on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines and the charters for each of our Board Committees (Audit and Risk Management, Compensation and Human Resources, Executive, and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees) are also available on our website, and copies of this information are available in print to any shareholder who requests it. Information included on or linked to our website is not incorporated by reference into this annual report.
Operations
We manage our business as three segments: a sealing products segment, which includes our sealing products, heavy-duty wheel end components, polytetrafluoroethylene (“PTFE”) products, and rubber products; an engineered products segment, which includes our bearings, rotary and reciprocating air compressors, vacuum pumps, air systems and reciprocating compressor components; and an engine products and services segment, which manufactures heavy-duty, medium-speed diesel, natural gas and dual fuel reciprocating engines. For financial information with respect to our business segments, see Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Results of Operations,” and Note 16 to our Consolidated Financial Statements. Item 7 and Note 16 contain
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information about sales and profits for each segment, and Note 16 contains information about each segment’s assets.
Sealing Products Segment
Overview. Our Sealing Products segment designs, manufactures and sells sealing products, including metallic, non-metallic and composite material gaskets, rotary seals, compression packing, resilient metal seals, elastomeric seals, hydraulic components and expansion joints, as well as wheel-end components and component systems, PTFE products, conveyor belting and sheeted rubber products. These products are used in a variety of industries, including chemical and petrochemical processing, petroleum extraction and refining, pulp and paper processing, heavy-duty trucking, power generation, food and pharmaceutical processing, primary metal manufacturing, mining, water and waste treatment, aerospace, medical, filtration and semiconductor fabrication. In many of these industries, performance and durability are vital for safety and environmental protection. Many of our products are used in applications that are highly demanding, e.g., where extreme temperatures, extreme pressures, corrosive environments and/or worn equipment make sealing difficult.
Products. Our Sealing Products segment includes the product lines described below, which are designed, manufactured and sold by our Garlock Sealing Technologies, Stemco, Plastomer Technologies and Garlock Rubber Technologies operations.
Gasket products are used for sealing flange joints in chemical, petrochemical and pulp and paper processing facilities where high pressures, high temperatures and corrosive chemicals create the need for specialized and highly engineered sealing products. We sell these gasket products under the Garlock®, Gylon®, Blue-Gard®, Stress-Saver®, Edge®, Graphonic® and Flexseal® brand names. These products have a long-standing reputation within the industries we serve for performance and reliability.
Rotary seals are used in rotating applications to contain the lubricants that protect the bearings from excessive friction and heat generation. Because these sealing products are utilized in dynamic applications, they are subject to wear. Durability, performance, and reliability are, therefore, critical requirements of our customers. These rotary seals are used in demanding applications in the steel industry, mining and pulp and paper processing under well-known brand names including Klozure® and Model 64®.
Compression packing is used to provide sealing in pressurized, static and dynamic applications such as pumps and valves. Major markets for compression packing products are the pulp and paper, mining, petrochemical and hydrocarbon processing industries. Branded products for these markets include EVSP™, Synthepak® and Graph-lock®.
Resilient metal seals provide extremely tight sealing performance for highly demanding applications such as nuclear power generation, semiconductor fabrication facilities, specific chemical processing applications and race car engines. Branded products for these markets include Helicoflex® and Ultraflex®.
Critical service flange gaskets, seals and electrical flange isolation kits are used in high-pressure wellhead equipment, flow lines, water injection lines, sour hydrocarbon process applications and crude oil and natural gas pipeline/transmission line applications. These products are sold under the brand names Pikotek®, VCS™, Flowlok™ and PGE™.
Stemco manufactures a variety of high performance wheel-end, steering and suspension components used by the heavy-duty trucking industry to improve the performance and longevity of commercial tractors and trailers. Products for this market include hub oil seals, axle fasteners, hub caps,
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wheel bearings, mileage counters, king pin kits and suspension kits. We sell these sealing products under the Stemco®, Stemco Kaiser®, Grit Guard®, Guardian®, Guardian HP®, Voyager®, Discover®, Pro-Torq®, Sentinel®, DataTrac®, Qwikkit™, Pluskit™ and Econokit™ brand names. We also sell products under our RFID sensor-based BAT RF® product line.
Plastomer Technologies manufactures PTFE specialty tape, formed PTFE products, and PTFE sheets and shapes. These PTFE products provide highly specialized and engineered solutions to our customers in the aircraft, fluid handling and semiconductor industries, and are sold under the Plastolon®, Texolon™ and Amicon™ brand names.
Garlock Rubber Technologies manufactures rubber bearing pads, conveyor belts and other rubber products for industrial applications under the DuraKing®, FlexKing®, Viblon™, Techflex™ and HeatKing™ brand names.
Customers. Our Sealing Products segment sells products to industrial agents and distributors, original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), engineering and construction firms and end users worldwide. Sealing products are offered to global customers, with approximately 43% of sales delivered to customers outside the United States in 2008. Representative customers include Saudi Aramco, Motion Industries, Applied Industrial Technologies, Electricite de France, AREVA, Bayer, BASF Corporation, General Electric Company, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Minara Resources, Queensland Alumina, AK Steel Corporation, Volvo Corporation, Utility Trailer, Great Dane, Mack Trucks, International Truck, PACCAR and Applied Materials. In 2008, no single customer accounted for more than 2% of segment revenues.
Competition. Competition in the sealing markets in which we operate is based on proven product performance and reliability, as well as price, customer service, application expertise, delivery terms, breadth of product offering, reputation for quality and the availability of product. Our leading brand names, including Garlock® and Stemco®, have been built upon long-standing reputations for reliability and durability. In addition, the breadth, performance and quality of our product offerings allow us to achieve premium pricing and have made us a preferred supplier among our agents and distributors. We believe that our record of product performance in the major markets in which this segment operates is a significant competitive advantage for us. Major competitors include A.W. Chesterton Company, Klinger Group, Teadit, Lamons, SIEM/Flexitallic, SKF USA Inc., Freudenberg-NOK, Federal-Mogul Corporation and Saint-Gobain.
Raw Materials and Components. Our Sealing Products segment uses PTFE resins, aramid fibers, specialty elastomers, elastomeric compounds, graphite and carbon, common and exotic metals, cold-rolled steel, leather, aluminum die castings, nitrile rubber, powdered metal components, and various fibers and resins. We believe that all of these raw materials and components are readily available from various suppliers.
Engineered Products Segment
Overview. Our Engineered Products segment includes operations that design, manufacture and sell self-lubricating, non-rolling bearing products, aluminum blocks for hydraulic applications, rotary and reciprocating air compressors, vacuum pumps, air systems and compressor components.
Products. Our Engineered Products segment includes the product lines described below, which are designed, manufactured and sold by GGB, Quincy Compressor and Compressor Products International.
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GGB produces self-lubricating, non-rolling, metal polymer, solid polymer and filament wound bearing products. The metal-backed or epoxy-backed bearing surfaces are made of PTFE or a mixture that includes PTFE to provide maintenance-free performance and reduced friction. These products typically perform as sleeve bearings or thrust washers under conditions of no lubrication, minimal lubrication or pre-lubrication. These products are used in a wide variety of markets such as the automotive, pump and compressor, construction, power generation and machine tool markets. We have over 20,000 bearing part numbers of different designs and physical dimensions. GGB™ is a leading and well recognized brand name in this product area.
Quincy Compressor® designs and manufactures rotary screw and reciprocating air compressors and vacuum pumps, ranging from one-third to 500 horsepower, used in a wide range of industrial applications, including the pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, gas transmission, health, construction, petrochemical and automotive industries. Quincy® also sells a comprehensive line of dryers, filters and air treatment products. In addition, Quincy performs comprehensive compressed air system audits under the Air Science Engineering™ brand name and manufactures a complete line of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders under the Ortman™ brand name.
Compressor Products International designs, manufactures and services components for reciprocating compressors and engines. These components (packing and wiper assemblies and rings, piston and rider rings, compressor valve assemblies and components) are primarily utilized in the refining, petrochemical, natural gas gathering, storage and transmission, and general industrial markets. Brand names for our products include Hi-Flo™, Valvealert™, Mentor™, Triple Circle™, CPI Special Polymer Alloys™, Twin Ring™ and Liard™. Compressor Products International also designs and manufactures the Gar-Seal® family of PTFE lined butterfly valves.
Customers. Our Engineered Products segment sells its products to a diverse customer base using a combination of direct sales and independent distribution networks. GGB has customers worldwide in all major industrial sectors, and supplies products both directly to customers through their own local distribution system and indirectly to the market through independent agents and distributors with their own local network. Quincy Compressor products are sold through a global network of independent agents and distributors. Quincy Compressor also sells directly to national accounts, OEMs and climate control houses. Compressor Products International sells its products globally through a network of company salespersons, independent sales representatives and distributors. In 2008, no single customer accounted for more than 3% of segment revenues.
Competition. GGB has a number of competitors, including Kolbenschmidt Pierburg AG, Norton Company and Federal-Mogul Corporation. In the markets in which GGB competes, competition is based primarily on performance of the product for specific applications, product reliability, delivery and price. Quincy Compressor’s major competitors include Gardner Denver, Inc., Sullair Corporation, Ingersoll-Rand Company, Atlas Copco North America Inc. and Kaeser Compressors, Inc. In the markets in which Quincy Compressor competes, competition generally is based on reliability, quality, delivery times, energy efficiency, service and price. Compressor Products International competes against other component manufacturers, such as Cook Compression, Hoerbiger Corporation, OEMs and numerous smaller component manufacturers worldwide. Price, availability, product quality, engineering support and reliability are the primary competitive drivers in the markets served by Compressor Products International.
Raw Materials and Components. GGB’s major raw material purchases include steel coil, bronze powder and PTFE. GGB sources components from a number of external suppliers. Quincy Compressor’s primary raw materials are iron castings. Components used by Quincy Compressor are motors, coolers and accessories such as air dryers, filters and electronic controls. Compressor Products International’s major raw material purchases include PTFE, PEEK (Polyetheretherketone), compound additives, cast
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iron, bronze, steel and stainless steel bar stock. We believe that all of these raw materials and components are readily available from various suppliers.
Engine Products and Services Segment
Overview. Our Engine Products and Services segment designs, manufactures, sells and services heavy-duty, medium-speed diesel, natural gas and dual fuel reciprocating engines. We market our products and services under the Fairbanks Morse Engine™ brand name.
Products. Our Engine Products and Services segment manufactures licensed heavy-duty, medium-speed diesel, natural gas and dual fuel reciprocating engines, in addition to its own designs. The reciprocating engines range in size from 700 to 31,970 horsepower and from five to 20 cylinders. The government and the general industrial market for marine propulsion, power generation, and pump and compressor applications use these products. We have been building engines for over 115 years under the Fairbanks Morse Engine™ brand name and we have a large installed base of engines for which we supply aftermarket parts and service. Additionally, we have been the U.S. Navy’s supplier of choice for medium-speed diesel engines and have supplied engines to the U.S. Navy for over 70 years.
Customers. Our Engine Products and Services segment sells its products to customers worldwide, including major shipyards, municipal utilities, institutional and industrial organizations, sewage treatment plants, nuclear power plants and offshore oil and gas platforms. We market our products through a direct sales force of engineers in North America and through independent agents worldwide. Our representative customers include Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard and Exelon. In 2008, the largest customer accounted for approximately 25% of segment revenues.
Competition. Major competitors for our Engine Products and Services segment include MTU, Caterpillar Inc. and Wartsila Corporation. Price, delivery time, engineering and service support, and engine efficiency relating to fuel consumption and emissions drive competition.
Raw Materials and Components. Our Engine Products and Services segment purchases multiple ferrous and non-ferrous castings, forgings, plate stock and bar stock for fabrication and machining into engines. In addition, we buy a considerable amount of precision-machined engine components. We believe that all of these raw materials and components are readily available from various suppliers.
Research and Development
We refer to our research and development efforts as our “EnNovation” program. The goal of the program is to strengthen our product portfolios for traditional markets while simultaneously creating distinctive and breakthrough products. “EnNovation” incorporates a process to move product innovations from concept to commercialization, and to identify, analyze, develop and implement new product concepts and opportunities aimed at business growth.
We employ scientists, engineers and technicians throughout our operations to develop, design and test new and improved products. We work closely with our customers to identify issues and develop technical solutions. The majority of our research and development expenditures are directed toward the development of new sealing products for hostile environments, the development of truck and trailer fleet information systems, the development of bearing products and materials with increased load carrying capability and superior friction and wear characteristics, and the extension of our air compressor product line. Prior to introduction, new products are subject to extensive testing at our various facilities and at beta test sites in conjunction with our customers.
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Backlog
At December 31, 2008, we had a backlog of orders valued at $259.4 million compared with $268.6 million at December 31, 2007. Approximately 62% of the backlog, mainly at Fairbanks Morse Engine, is expected to be filled beyond 2009. Backlog represents orders on hand that we believe to be firm. However, there is no certainty that the backlog orders will in fact result in actual sales at the times or in the amounts ordered. In addition, for most of our business, backlog is not particularly predictive of future performance because of our short lead times and some seasonality.
Quality Assurance
We believe that product quality is among the most important factors in developing and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with our customers. In order to meet the exacting requirements of our customers, we maintain stringent standards of quality control. We routinely employ in-process inspection by using testing equipment as a process aid during all stages of development, design and production to ensure product quality and reliability. These include state-of-the-art CAD/CAM equipment, statistical process control systems, laser tracking devices, failure mode and effect analysis and coordinate measuring machines. We are also able to extract numerical quality control data as a statistical measurement of the quality of the parts being manufactured from our CNC machinery. In addition, we perform quality control tests on parts that we outsource. As a result, we are able to significantly reduce the number of defective parts and therefore improve efficiency, quality and reliability.
As of December 31, 2008, 31 of our manufacturing facilities were ISO 9000, QS 9000 and/or TS 16949 certified with the remaining facilities working towards obtaining ISO and/or TS certification. Twelve of our facilities are ISO 14001 certified. OEMs are increasingly requiring these standards in lieu of individual certification procedures and as a condition of awarding business.
Patents, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property
We maintain a number of patents and trademarks issued by the U.S. and other countries relating to the name and design of our products and have granted licenses to some of these trademarks and patents. We routinely evaluate the need to protect new and existing products through the patent and trademark systems in the U.S. and other countries. We also have proprietary information, consisting of know-how and trade secrets relating to the design, manufacture and operation of our products and their use that is not patented. We do not consider our business as a whole to be materially dependent upon any particular patent, patent right, trademark, trade secret or license.
In general, we are the owner of the rights to the products that we manufacture and sell. However, we also license patented and other proprietary technology and processes from various companies and individuals in order to broaden our product offerings. We are dependent on the ability of these third parties to diligently protect their intellectual property rights. In several cases, the intellectual property licenses are integral to the manufacture of our products. For example, Fairbanks Morse Engine licenses technology from MAN Diesel for the four-stroke reciprocating engine, and Quincy Compressor licenses from Svenska Rotor Maskiner AB its rotary screw compressor design and technology. A loss of these licenses or a failure on the part of the third party to protect its own intellectual property could reduce our revenues. Although these licenses are all long-term and subject to renewal, it is possible that we may not successfully renegotiate these licenses or that they could be terminated for a material breach. If this were to occur, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.
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Employees and Labor Relations
We currently have approximately 5,100 employees worldwide. Approximately 2,800 employees are located within the U.S. and approximately 2,300 employees are located outside the U.S., primarily in Europe, Canada and Mexico. Approximately 30% of our U.S. employees are members of trade unions covered by collective bargaining agreements. Union agreements relate, among other things, to wages, hours and conditions of employment. The wages and benefits furnished are generally comparable to industry and area practices.
We have collective bargaining agreements in place at four of our U.S. facilities. The hourly employees who are unionized are covered by collective bargaining agreements with a number of labor unions and with varying contract termination dates ranging from November 2010 to June 2012. In addition, some of our employees located outside the U.S. are subject to national collective bargaining agreements.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the risks stated elsewhere in this annual report, set forth below are certain risk factors that we believe are material. If any of these risks occur, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and reputation could be harmed. You should also consider these risk factors when you read “forward-looking statements” elsewhere in this report. You can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “hope,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” or “continue,” the negative of those terms or other comparable terms. Those forward-looking statements are only predictions and can be adversely affected if any of these risks occur.
Risks Related to Our Business
Certain of our subsidiaries are defendants in asbestos litigation.
The historical business operations of certain subsidiaries of our subsidiary, Coltec Industries Inc (“Coltec”), principally Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC and The Anchor Packing Company (“Anchor”), have resulted in a substantial volume of asbestos litigation in which plaintiffs have alleged personal injury or death as a result of exposure to asbestos fibers. Those subsidiaries manufactured and/or sold industrial sealing products, predominately gaskets and packing products, that contained encapsulated asbestos fibers. Anchor is an inactive and insolvent indirect subsidiary of Coltec. There is no remaining insurance coverage available to Anchor and it has no assets. Our subsidiaries’ exposure to asbestos litigation and their relationships with insurance carriers are actively managed through another Coltec subsidiary, Garrison Litigation Management Group, Ltd. Several risks and uncertainties may result in potential liabilities to us in the future that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Those risks and uncertainties include the following:
• | the potential for a large number of future asbestos claims that are not covered by insurance because insurance coverage is, or will be, depleted; | ||
• | the uncertainty of the number and per claim value of pending and potential future asbestos claims; | ||
• | the results of litigation and the success of our litigation and settlement strategies; |
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• | the potential for large adverse judgments against us not covered by insurance and any surety/appeal bonds (and related cash collateral) required in connection with appeals; | ||
• | an increase in litigation costs, fees and expenses that are not covered by insurance; | ||
• | the financial viability of our subsidiaries’ insurance carriers and their reinsurance carriers, and our subsidiaries’ ability to collect on claims from them; | ||
• | the timing of claims, payments and insurance recoveries, and limitations imposed on the amount that may be recovered from insurance in any year; | ||
• | the unavailability of any insurance for claims alleging first exposure to asbestos after July 1, 1984; | ||
• | the potential for asbestos exposure to extend beyond specific Coltec subsidiaries arising from corporate veil piercing efforts or other claims by asbestos plaintiffs; | ||
• | bankruptcies of other defendants; and | ||
• | the prospect for and impact of any federal legislation providing national asbestos litigation reform. |
When settlement payments exceed insurance recoveries from our subsidiaries’ carriers, our subsidiaries will be required to fund these obligations from available cash. This could adversely affect our ability to use cash for other purposes, including growth of our business, and adversely affect our financial condition.
In addition, our estimated liability for claims is highly uncertain and is based on subjective assumptions. The actual liability could vary significantly from the estimate recorded in our financial statements.
Because of the uncertainty as to the number and timing of potential future asbestos claims, as well as the amount that will have to be paid to settle or satisfy any such claims in the future (including significant bonds required by certain states while we appeal adverse verdicts), and the finite amount of insurance available for future payments, future asbestos claims could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
For a further discussion of our asbestos exposure, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Contingencies – Asbestos.”
Our business and some of the markets we serve are cyclical and distressed market conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business.
The markets in which we sell our products, particularly chemical companies, petroleum refineries, heavy-duty trucking, semiconductor manufacturing, capital equipment and the automotive industry, are, to varying degrees, cyclical and have historically experienced periodic downturns. Prior downturns have been characterized by diminished product demand, excess manufacturing capacity and subsequent erosion of average selling prices in these markets resulting in negative effects on our net sales, gross margins and net income. The current downward cycle has impacted our results of operations for our most recent quarterly periods. The current economic environment may affect our opportunities for organic growth and a continued downward cycle could adversely affect our operating results. Moreover, a prolonged downward cycle may critically impair the continued viability of certain of our customers and
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may adversely impact our accounts receivable with these customers. A prolonged and severe downward cycle in our markets could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We face intense competition that could have a material adverse effect on our business.
We encounter intense competition in almost all areas of our business. Customers for many of our products are attempting to reduce the number of vendors from which they purchase in order to reduce inventories. To remain competitive, we need to invest continuously in manufacturing, marketing, customer service and support and our distribution networks. We also need to develop new products to continue to meet the needs and desires of our customers. We may not have sufficient resources to continue to make such investments or maintain our competitive position. Additionally, some of our competitors are larger than we are and have substantially greater financial resources than we do. As a result, they may be better able to withstand the effects of periodic economic downturns. Pricing and other competitive pressures could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
If we fail to retain the independent agents and distributors upon whom we rely to market our products, we may be unable to effectively market our products and our revenue and profitability may decline.
Our marketing success in the U.S. and abroad depends largely upon our independent agents’ and distributors’ sales and service expertise and relationships with customers in our markets. Many of these agents have developed strong ties to existing and potential customers because of their detailed knowledge of our products. A loss of a significant number of these agents or distributors, or of a particular agent or distributor in a key market or with key customer relationships, could significantly inhibit our ability to effectively market our products, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Increased costs for raw materials or the termination of existing supply agreements could have a material adverse effect on our business.
The prices for raw materials we purchase increased in 2008. While we have been successful in passing along a portion of these higher costs, there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue doing so without losing customers. Similarly, the loss of a key supplier or the unavailability of a key raw material could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We have exposure to some contingent liabilities relating to discontinued operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in any fiscal period.
We have some contingent liabilities related to discontinued operations of our predecessors, including environmental liabilities and liabilities for certain products and other matters. In some instances we have indemnified others against those liabilities, and in other instances we have received indemnities from third parties against those liabilities.
Claims could arise relating to products or other matters related to our discontinued operations. Some of these claims could seek substantial monetary damages. Specifically, we may potentially be subject to the liabilities related to the firearms manufactured prior to 1990 by Colt Firearms, a former operation of Coltec, and for electrical transformers manufactured prior to 1994 by Central Moloney, another former Coltec operation. Coltec also has ongoing obligations with regard to workers compensation, retiree medical and other retiree benefit matters associated with discontinued operations that relate to Coltec’s periods of ownership of those operations.
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We have insurance, reserves and funds held in trust to address these liabilities. However, if our insurance coverage is depleted, our reserves are not adequate or the funds held in trust are insufficient, environmental and other liabilities relating to discontinued operations could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We conduct a significant amount of our sales activities outside of the U.S., which subjects us to additional business risks that may cause our profitability to decline.
Because we sell our products in a number of foreign countries, we are subject to risks associated with doing business internationally. In 2008, we derived approximately 48% of our revenues from sales of our products outside of the U.S. Our international operations are, and will continue to be, subject to a number of risks, including:
• | unfavorable fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; | ||
• | adverse changes in foreign tax, legal and regulatory requirements; | ||
• | difficulty in protecting intellectual property; | ||
• | trade protection measures and import or export licensing requirements; | ||
• | differing labor regulations; | ||
• | political and economic instability; and | ||
• | acts of hostility, terror or war. |
Any of these factors, individually or together, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We intend to continue to pursue international growth opportunities, which could increase our exposure to risks associated with international sales and operations. As we expand our international operations, we may also encounter new risks that could adversely affect our revenues and profitability. For example, as we focus on building our international sales and distribution networks in new geographic regions, we must continue to develop relationships with qualified local agents, distributors and trading companies. If we are not successful in developing these relationships, we may not be able to increase sales in these regions.
If we are unable to protect our intellectual property rights and knowledge relating to our products, our business and prospects may be negatively impacted.
We believe that proprietary products and technology are important to our success. If we are unable to adequately protect our intellectual property and know-how, our business and prospects could be negatively impacted. Our efforts to protect our intellectual property through patents, trademarks, service marks, domain names, trade secrets, copyrights, confidentiality, non-compete and nondisclosure agreements and other measures may not be adequate to protect our proprietary rights. Patents issued to third parties, whether before or after the issue date of our patents, could render our intellectual property less valuable. Questions as to whether our competitors’ products infringe our intellectual property rights or whether our products infringe our competitors’ intellectual property rights may be disputed. In addition, intellectual property rights may be unavailable, limited or difficult to enforce in some jurisdictions, which could make it easier for competitors to capture market share in those jurisdictions.
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Our competitors may capture market share from us by selling products that claim to mirror the capabilities of our products or technology. Without sufficient protection nationally and internationally for our intellectual property, our competitiveness worldwide could be impaired, which would negatively impact our growth and future revenue. As a result, we may be required to spend significant resources to monitor and police our intellectual property rights.
Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock
The market price and trading volume of our common stock may be volatile.
A relatively small number of shares traded in any one day could have a significant affect on the market price of our common stock. The market price of our common stock could fluctuate significantly for many reasons, including in response to the risks described in this section and elsewhere in this report or for reasons unrelated to our operations, such as reports by industry analysts, investor perceptions or negative announcements by our customers, competitors or suppliers regarding their own performance, as well as industry conditions and general financial, economic and political instability. In particular, reports concerning asbestos litigation or asbestos reform could cause a significant increase or decrease in the market price of our common stock.
Because our quarterly revenues and operating results may vary significantly in future periods, our stock price may fluctuate.
Our revenue and operating results may vary significantly from quarter to quarter. A high proportion of our costs are fixed, due in part to significant selling and manufacturing costs. Small declines in revenues could disproportionately affect operating results in a quarter and the price of our common stock may fall. We may also incur charges to income to cover increases in the estimate of our subsidiaries’ future asbestos liability. Other factors that could affect quarterly operating results include, but are not limited to:
• | demand for our products; | ||
• | the timing and execution of customer contracts; | ||
• | the timing of sales of our products; | ||
• | payments related to asbestos litigation or annual costs related to asbestos litigation that are not covered by insurance; | ||
• | the timing of receipt of insurance proceeds; | ||
• | increases in manufacturing costs due to equipment or labor issues; | ||
• | changes in foreign currency exchange rates; | ||
• | unanticipated delays or problems in introducing new products; | ||
• | announcements by competitors of new products, services or technological innovations; | ||
• | changes in our pricing policies or the pricing policies of our competitors; |
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• | increased expenses, whether related to sales and marketing, raw materials or supplies, product development or administration; | ||
• | major changes in the level of economic activity in North America, Europe, Asia and other major regions in which we do business; | ||
• | costs related to possible future acquisitions or divestitures of technologies or businesses; | ||
• | an increase in the number or magnitude of product liability claims; | ||
• | our ability to expand our operations and the amount and timing of expenditures related to expansion of our operations, particularly outside the United States; and | ||
• | economic assumptions and market factors used to determine post-retirement benefits and pension liabilities. |
Various provisions and laws could delay or prevent a change of control.
The anti-takeover provisions of our articles of incorporation and bylaws, our shareholder rights plan and provisions of North Carolina law could delay or prevent a change of control or may impede the ability of the holders of our common stock to change our management. In particular, our articles of incorporation and bylaws, among other things, will:
• | require a supermajority shareholder vote to approve any business combination transaction with an owner of 5% or more of our shares unless the transaction is recommended by disinterested directors; | ||
• | limit the right of shareholders to remove directors and fill vacancies; | ||
• | regulate how shareholders may present proposals or nominate directors for election at shareholders’ meetings; and | ||
• | authorize our board of directors to issue preferred stock in one or more series, without shareholder approval. |
Our shareholder rights plan will also make an acquisition of a controlling interest in EnPro in a transaction not approved by our board of directors more difficult.
Future sales of our common stock in the public market could lower the market price for our common stock and adversely impact the trading price of our convertible debentures.
In the future, we may sell additional shares of our common stock to raise capital. In addition, a substantial number of shares of our common stock are reserved for issuance under our equity compensation plans, including shares to be issued upon the exercise of stock options, and upon conversion of our convertible debentures. We cannot predict the size of future issuances or the effect, if any, that they may have on the market price for our common stock. The issuance and sales of substantial amounts of common stock, or the perception that such issuances and sales may occur, could adversely affect the trading price of the debentures and the market price of our common stock.
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Absence of dividends could reduce our attractiveness to investors.
We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock. Moreover, our current senior secured credit facility restricts our ability to pay cash dividends on common stock if availability under the facility falls below $20 million. As a result, our common stock may be less attractive to certain investors than the stock of companies with a history of paying regular dividends.
Risks Related to Our Capital Structure
Our debt agreement imposes limitations on our operations, which could impede our ability to respond to market conditions, address unanticipated capital investments and/or pursue business opportunities.
We have a $75 million senior secured revolving credit facility that imposes limitations on our operations, such as limitations on distributions, limitations on incurrence and repayment of indebtedness, and maintenance of a fixed charge coverage financial ratio. These limitations could impede our ability to respond to market conditions, address unanticipated capital investment needs and/or pursue business opportunities.
We may not have sufficient cash to repurchase our convertible debentures at the option of the holder or upon a change of control or to pay the cash payable upon a conversion.
Upon a change of control, subject to certain conditions, we will be required to make an offer to repurchase for cash all outstanding convertible debentures at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, including liquidated damages, if any, up to but not including the date of repurchase. Upon a conversion, we will be required to make a cash payment of up to $1,000 for each $1,000 in principal amount of debentures converted. However, we may not have enough available cash or be able to obtain financing at the time we are required to make repurchases of tendered debentures or settlement of converted debentures. Any credit facility in place at the time of a repurchase or conversion of the debentures may also limit our ability to use borrowings to pay any cash payable on a repurchase or conversion of the debentures and may prohibit us from making any cash payments on the repurchase or conversion of the debentures if a default or event of default has occurred under that facility without the consent of the lenders under that credit facility. Our current $75 million senior secured credit facility prohibits distributions from our subsidiaries to us to make payments of interest on the debentures if a default or event of default exists under the facility. Our senior secured credit facility also prohibits prepayments of the debentures or distributions from our subsidiaries to us to make principal payments or payments upon conversion of the debentures if a default or event of default exists under the facility or the amount of the borrowing base under the facility, less the amount of outstanding borrowings under the facility and letters of credit and reserves, is less than $20 million. Our failure to repurchase tendered debentures at a time when the repurchase is required by the indenture or to pay any cash payable on a conversion of the debentures would constitute a default under the indenture. A default under the indenture or the change of control itself could lead to a default under the other existing and future agreements governing our indebtedness. If the repayment of the related indebtedness were to be accelerated after any applicable notice or grace periods, we may not have sufficient funds to repay the indebtedness and repurchase the debentures or make cash payments upon conversion thereof.
Risks Related to the Current Global Financial Crisis
The volatility and disruption of global credit markets and adverse changes arising from the current global financial crisis may negatively impact our ability to access financing and expose us to unexpected risks.
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The current global financial and credit crisis exposes us to a variety of risks. We have historically funded our business with cash from operations and the proceeds from the issuance of our convertible debentures. We have a $75 million senior secured revolving credit facility with a group of lenders as a backstop to our liquidity needs and there have been no borrowings under this facility to date. In light of the unprecedented disruption of global credit markets and the instability of financial institutions that until recently were of unquestioned strength, there is a risk that a borrowing request properly made under the credit facility would not be honored by one or more of our lenders. Under the terms of the credit facility, no lender is obligated to fund a portion of a borrowing request that is not funded by another lender. Accordingly, in such an instance actual borrowings under our credit facility may be insufficient to support our liquidity needs and we would be required to seek alternate sources of liquidity. In light of the current capital and credit market disruption and volatility, we cannot assure you that such alternate funding will be available to us on terms and conditions acceptable to us, or at all. As of the date of this filing we have no reason to believe that a borrowing request, properly submitted by us, would not be honored by any of our lenders, all of whom have assured us of their continuing ability to fund our facility. In addition, we maintain deposit accounts with numerous financial institutions around the world in amounts that exceed applicable governmental deposit insurance levels. While we actively monitor our deposit relationships, we are subject to risk of loss in the event of the unanticipated failure of a financial institution in which we maintain deposits, which loss could be material to our results of operations and financial condition.
Derivative transactions may expose us to unexpected risk and potential losses.
We are party to certain derivative transactions, such as foreign exchange contracts and call options (hedge and warrant transactions) with respect to our convertible debentures, with financial institutions to hedge against certain financial risks. In light of current economic uncertainty and potential for financial institution failures, we may be exposed to the risk that our counterparty in a derivative transaction may be unable to perform its obligations as a result of being placed in receivership or otherwise. In the event that a counterparty to a material derivative transaction is unable to perform its obligations thereunder, we may experience material losses that could materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
We are headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and have 43 primary manufacturing facilities in 12 states within the U.S. and 10 countries outside of the U.S. The following table outlines the location, business segment and size of our largest facilities, along with whether we own or lease each facility:
Owned/ | Size | |||||
Location | Segment | Leased | (Square Feet) | |||
U.S. | ||||||
Palmyra, New York | Sealing Products | Owned | 538,000 | |||
Longview, Texas | Sealing Products | Owned | 210,000 | |||
Paragould, Arkansas | Sealing Products | Owned | 142,000 | |||
Quincy, Illinois | Engineered Products | Owned | 323,000 | |||
Bay Minette, Alabama. | Engineered Products | Leased | 143,000 | |||
Thorofare, New Jersey | Engineered Products | Owned | 120,000 | |||
Beloit, Wisconsin | Engine Products and Services | Owned | 433,000 |
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Owned/ | Size | |||||
Location | Segment | Leased | (Square Feet) | |||
Foreign | ||||||
Mexico City, Mexico | Sealing Products | Owned | 131,000 | |||
Saint Etienne, France | Sealing Products | Owned | 108,000 | |||
Annecy, France | Engineered Products | Leased | 196,000 | |||
Heilbronn, Germany | Engineered Products | Owned | 127,000 | |||
Sucany, Slovakia | Engineered Products | Owned | 109,000 |
Our manufacturing capabilities are flexible and allow us to customize the manufacturing process to increase performance and value for our customers and meet particular specifications. We also maintain numerous sales offices and warehouse facilities in strategic locations in the U.S., Canada and other countries. We believe our facilities and equipment are generally in good condition and are well maintained and able to continue to operate at present levels.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Descriptions of environmental, asbestos and legal matters are included in Item 7 of this annual report under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Contingencies” and in Note 17 to our Consolidated Financial Statements which descriptions are incorporated by reference herein.
In addition to the matters referenced above, we are from time to time subject to, and are presently involved in, other litigation and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We believe that the outcome of such other litigation and legal proceedings will not have a material adverse affect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
We were not subject to any penalties associated with any failure to disclose “reportable transactions” under Section 6707A of the Internal Revenue Code.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this annual report.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Information concerning our executive officers is set forth below:
Name | Age | Position | ||||
Stephen E. Macadam | 48 | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | ||||
William Dries | 57 | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Richard L. Magee | 51 | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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Name | Age | Position | ||||
J. Milton Childress II | 51 | Vice President, Strategic Planning and Business Development | ||||
Dale A. Herold | 41 | Vice President, Continuous Improvement | ||||
Robert P. McKinney | 45 | Vice President, Human Resources | ||||
Donald G. Pomeroy II | 41 | Vice President | ||||
Robert D. Rehley | 48 | Vice President and Controller | ||||
Orville G. Lunking | 53 | Vice President and Treasurer |
Stephen E. Macadam has served as our Chief Executive Officer and President and as a director since April 2008. Prior to accepting these positions with EnPro, Mr. Macadam served as Chief Executive Officer of BlueLinx Holdings Inc. since October 2005. Before joining BlueLinx Holdings Inc., Mr. Macadam was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated Container Company LLC since August 2001. He served previously with Georgia-Pacific Corp. where he held the position of Executive Vice President, Pulp & Paperboard from July 2000 until August 2001, and the position of Senior Vice President, Containerboard & Packaging from March 1998 until July 2000. Mr. Macadam held positions of increasing responsibility with McKinsey and Company, Inc. from 1988 until 1998, culminating in the role of principal in charge of McKinsey’s Charlotte, North Carolina operation. Mr. Macadam is a director of Solo Cup Company.
William Dries is currently Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and has held these positions since May 2002. He served as a consultant to Goodrich Corporation from September 2001 through December 2001 and was employed by Coltec Industries Inc from January 2002 through April 2002. Prior to that, Mr. Dries was employed by United Dominion Industries, Inc. He was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Dominion from December 1999 until May 2001, having previously served as Senior Vice President – Finance, Vice President and Controller. Mr. Dries, a certified public accountant, was with Ernst & Young LLP in New York prior to joining United Dominion in 1985. Mr. Dries is a director of Polypore International, Inc.
Richard L. Magee is currently Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary and has held these positions since May 2002. He served as a consultant to Goodrich Corporation from October 2001 through December 2001, and was employed by Coltec Industries Inc from January 2002 through April 2002. Prior to that, Mr. Magee was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of United Dominion Industries, Inc. from April 2000 until July 2001, having previously served as Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel. Mr. Magee was a partner in the Charlotte, North Carolina law firm Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A. prior to joining United Dominion in 1989.
J. Milton Childress II is currently Vice President, Strategic Planning and Business Development and has held this position since February 2006, after having joined the EnPro corporate staff in December 2005. He was a co-founder of and served from October 2001 through December 2005 as Managing Director of Charlotte-based McGuireWoods Capital Group. Prior to that, Mr. Childress was Senior Vice President, Planning and Development of United Dominion Industries, Inc. from December 1999 until May 2001, having previously served as Vice President. Mr. Childress held a number of positions with Ernst & Young’s corporate finance consulting group prior to joining United Dominion in 1992.
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Dale A. Herold is currently Vice President, Continuous Improvement and has held this position since August 2008. Prior to joining EnPro, Mr. Herold was a regional vice president for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. from October 2007 to August 2008. Previously, he was that company’s Vice President, Marketing and Sales Excellence from January 2006 to October 2007. Prior to joining BlueLinx, Mr. Herold worked in a variety of marketing and manufacturing roles at Consolidated Container Company from March 2004 to January 2006, and at General Electric from July 1989 to March 2004.
Robert P. McKinney is currently Vice President, Human Resources and has held this position since April 2008, after having previously served as Deputy General Counsel from May 2002 to April 2008. Prior to joining EnPro, Mr. McKinney was General Counsel at Tredegar Corporation and Assistant General Counsel with The Pittston Company, both in Richmond, Virginia. From 1990 to 1999, Mr. McKinney was employed by United Dominion Industries, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina, as Corporate Counsel and subsequently Assistant General Counsel. Prior to joining United Dominion, he was an associate with the law firm of Smith Helms Mulliss & Moore.
Donald G. Pomeroy II is currently Vice President with responsibility for pricing strategies in the Company’s Continuous Improvement organization. He has held this position since November 2008, after having previously served as the Company’s Vice President and Controller since September 2007 and from May 2002 through August 2004, Mr. Pomeroy served as the Vice President, Finance for Garlock Sealing Technologies from August 2004 until August 2007. He was Vice President, Finance and Information Technology at Stemco for Coltec Industries Inc from August 1998 until October 2001, and an employee of Coltec Industries Inc from November 2001 through May 2002. From May 1995 to February 1996, Mr. Pomeroy was a financial analyst, and from February 1996 to August 1998, he was Controller – International Operations at Garlock Sealing Technologies. Prior to joining Garlock Sealing Technologies, Mr. Pomeroy, a certified public accountant, was with Coopers & Lybrand LLP.
Robert D. Rehley is currently Vice President and Controller and has held these positions since November 2008, after having previously served as the Company’s Vice President and Treasurer since May 2002. He was employed by Coltec Industries Inc from January 2002 through April 2002. Mr. Rehley was Assistant Treasurer of Metaldyne Corporation from October 2001 to January 2002, and was Executive Director – Corporate Tax for Metaldyne from December 2000 until October 2001. Previously, he was Treasurer of Simpson Industries from April 1998 until December 2000. Mr. Rehley was Director – Finance and Business Development for Cummins Engine Company, Inc. from October 1996 until April 1998.
Orville G. Lunking is currently Vice President and Treasurer and has held these positions since February 2009. Prior to joining EnPro, Mr. Lunking served as Vice President and Treasurer for Novelis Inc. from January 2005 to March 2008. Prior to that, he was Corporate Treasurer for Smithfield Foods, Inc. from July 2001 to December 2004. He previously served as Assistant Treasurer – International at Sara Lee Corporation from July 1997 to June 2001. Prior to this time, he worked in different finance-related roles at Allied Signal Inc., Bankers Trust Company, General Motors Corporation and Milliken & Company.
PART II
ITEM 5. REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
Our common stock is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “NPO.” As required by Section 3.03A.12(a) of the NYSE listing standards, we filed with the NYSE the certification of our Chief Executive Officer that he is not aware of any violation by the Company of NYSE corporate governance listing standards.
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As of February 20, 2008, there were 5,343 holders of record of our common stock. The price range of our common stock from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008 is listed below by quarter:
Low | High | |||||||
Sale Price | Sale Price | |||||||
Fiscal 2008: | ||||||||
Fourth Quarter | $ | 14.40 | $ | 37.25 | ||||
Third Quarter | 33.56 | 43.68 | ||||||
Second Quarter | 31.21 | 40.81 | ||||||
First Quarter | 24.40 | 33.46 | ||||||
Fiscal 2007: | ||||||||
Fourth Quarter | $ | 29.65 | $ | 43.32 | ||||
Third Quarter | 31.01 | 46.46 | ||||||
Second Quarter | 35.85 | 44.99 | ||||||
First Quarter | 30.87 | 40.70 |
We did not declare any cash dividends to our shareholders during 2008. For a discussion of the restrictions on payment of dividends on our common stock, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources – Dividends.”
The following table sets forth all purchases made by us or on our behalf or any “affiliated purchaser,” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act, of shares of our common stock during each month in the fourth quarter of 2008.
(d) Maximum Number | ||||||||||||||||
(c) Total Number of | (or Approximate Dollar | |||||||||||||||
Shares (or Units) | Value) of Shares (or | |||||||||||||||
Purchased as Part of | Units) that May Yet Be | |||||||||||||||
(a) Total Number | (b) Average Price | Publicly Announced | Purchased Under the | |||||||||||||
of Shares (or | Paid per Share | Plans or Programs | Plans or Programs | |||||||||||||
Period | Units) Purchased | (or Unit) | (1) (2) | (1) (2) | ||||||||||||
October 1 – October 31, 2008 | 252,400 | (2) | 28.05 | (2) | 252,400 | — | ||||||||||
November 1 – November 30, 2008 | -0- | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
December 1 – December 31, 2008 | 2,230 | (1) | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Total | 254,630 | (1)(2) | 28.05 | (2) | 252,400 | — |
(1) | A total of 2,230 shares were transferred to a rabbi trust that we established in connection with our Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, pursuant to which non-employee directors may elect to defer directors’ fees into common stock units. Coltec, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of EnPro, furnished these shares in exchange for management and other services provided by EnPro. These shares were valued at a price of $21.02 per share, the average of the high and low prices of our common stock on December 31, 2008. We do not consider the |
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transfer of shares from Coltec in this context to be pursuant to a publicly announced plan or program. | ||
(2) | Pursuant to a share repurchase authorization approved by our board of directors and in accordance with the terms of a plan to repurchase shares of our common stock up to $38 million, which we announced on September 8, 2008, we purchased 252,400 shares of our common stock at an aggregate price of approximately $7.09 million from October 1, 2008 to October 29, 2008, including commissions and other fees. On October 29, 2008, in light of the volatility in the financial and credit markets, the board of directors terminated the share repurchase plan. |
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE GRAPH
Set forth below is a line graph showing the yearly percentage change in the cumulative total shareholder return for our common stock as compared to similar returns for the Russell 2000® Stock Index and a group of our peers consisting of Flowserve Corporation, Robbins & Myers, Inc., Gardner Denver, Inc., Circor International, Inc., IDEX Corporation and The Gormann-Rupp Company. These manufacturing companies were chosen because they are all similarly situated to EnPro in terms of size and markets served. Each of the returns is calculated assuming the investment of $100 in each of the securities on December 31, 2003 and reinvestment of dividends into additional shares of the respective equity securities when paid. The graph plots the respective values beginning on December 31, 2003 and continuing through December 31, 2008. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
AMONG ENPRO INDUSTRIES, INC.,
RUSSELL 2000 INDEX AND PEER GROUP INDEX
AMONG ENPRO INDUSTRIES, INC.,
RUSSELL 2000 INDEX AND PEER GROUP INDEX
ITEM 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following historical consolidated financial information as of and for each of the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 has been derived from, and should be read together with, our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes, for each of those years. The audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are included elsewhere in this annual report. The information
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presented below with respect to the last three completed fiscal years should also be read together with Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Statement of Operations Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,167.8 | $ | 1,030.0 | $ | 928.4 | $ | 838.6 | $ | 826.3 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) before extraordinary item | $ | 53.5 | $ | 37.7 | $ | (158.9 | ) | $ | 58.6 | $ | 33.8 | |||||||||
Balance Sheet Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets (1) | $ | 1,352.5 | $ | 1,470.3 | $ | 1,406.6 | $ | 1,276.2 | $ | 1,181.0 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt (including current portion) | $ | 182.2 | $ | 185.7 | $ | 185.7 | $ | 185.2 | $ | 164.8 | ||||||||||
Per Common Share Data – Diluted: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before extraordinary item | $ | 2.54 | $ | 1.69 | $ | (7.60 | ) | $ | 2.75 | $ | 1.60 |
(1) | For 2004, the total assets reported in the table above contains immaterial errors relating to the translation of foreign currency denominated goodwill and other intangible assets. If the translation adjustments had been properly recorded, total assets would have been $1,213.2 million. There would have been no impact upon net income, earnings per share or cash flows for the period due to the errors. |
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our consolidated financial condition and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes. You should read the following discussion in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes, included elsewhere in this annual report.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains certain statements that are “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”) and releases issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The words “may,” “hope,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” and other expressions which are predictions of or indicate future events and trends and which do not relate to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. We believe that it is important to communicate our future expectations to our shareholders, and we therefore make forward-looking statements in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Act. However, there may be events in the future that we are not able to accurately predict or control, and our actual results may differ materially from the expectations we describe in our forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We advise you to read further about certain of these and other risk factors set forth in Item 1A of this annual report, entitled “Risk Factors” We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, either as a result of new
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information, future events or otherwise. Whenever you read or hear any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributed to us or any person acting on our behalf, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section.
Overview and Outlook
Overview. EnPro was incorporated under the laws of the State of North Carolina on January 11, 2002. We design, develop, manufacture and market proprietary engineered industrial products. We have 43 primary manufacturing facilities located in the United States and 10 countries outside the United States.
We manage our business as three segments: a Sealing Products segment, an Engineered Products segment, and an Engine Products and Services segment.
Our Sealing Products segment designs, manufactures and sells sealing products, including metallic, non-metallic and composite material gaskets, rotary seals, compression packing, resilient metal seals, elastomeric seals, hydraulic components and expansion joints, as well as wheel-end component systems, PTFE products, conveyor belting and sheeted rubber products. These products are used in a variety of industries, including chemical and petrochemical processing, petroleum extraction and refining, pulp and paper processing, heavy-duty trucking, power generation, food and pharmaceutical processing, primary metal manufacturing, mining, water and waste treatment, aerospace, medical, filtration and semiconductor fabrication.
Our Engineered Products segment includes operations that design, manufacture and sell self-lubricating, non-rolling, metal-polymer, solid polymer and filament wound bearing products, aluminum blocks for hydraulic applications, rotary and reciprocating air compressors, vacuum pumps, air systems and compressor components. These products are used in a wide range of applications, including the automotive, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, natural gas, health, pump and compressor construction, power generation, machine tools, air treatment, refining, petrochemical and general industrial markets.
Our Engine Products and Services segment designs, manufactures, sells and services heavy-duty, medium-speed diesel, natural gas and dual fuel reciprocating engines. The United States government and the general markets for marine propulsion, power generation, and pump and compressor applications use these products and services.
In January 2008, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Sinflex Sealing Technologies, a distributor and manufacturer of industrial sealing products, located in Shanghai, China. The operation conducts business as Garlock Sealing Technologies (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. and is operated and managed as part of the global Garlock Sealing Technologies business unit in the Sealing Products segment. Sinflex was Garlock’s principal distributor in China for over a decade.
In February 2008, we acquired the stock of V.W. Kaiser Engineering, a manufacturer of pins, bushings and suspension kits primarily for the heavy-duty truck and bus aftermarket. V.W. Kaiser Engineering is located in Michigan. It is operated and managed as part of the Stemco business unit, which is in the Sealing Products segment.
In May 2008, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Air Perfection in California. Air Perfection is engaged in the audit, sale, distribution, rental and service of compressed air systems and the various components that comprise such systems. The business is operated and managed as part of the Quincy Compressor business unit, which is in the Engineered Products segment.
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In June 2008, we purchased the 20% ownership of the minority shareholder of Garlock Pty Limited in Australia. Subsequent to the share purchase, we own 100% of Garlock Pty Limited, which is in the Sealing Products segment.
In October and November 2008, we acquired certain assets of and assumed certain liabilities of three businesses which provide components and aftermarket services for reciprocating compressors to customers in the petroleum, natural gas, PET bottle molding and chemical processing industries. The acquired businesses are Horizon Compressor Services, Inc., located in Houston, Texas; RAM Air, Inc., located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida; and C&P Services (Northern) Limited, located in Warrington, UK. The businesses are operated and managed as part of the CPI business unit in the Engineered Products segment.
In December 2008, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Northern Gaskets and Mouldings Limited (NGM), a distributor of sealing products and a manufacturer of gaskets, located in Batley, UK. NGM operates as part of Garlock (Great Britain) Limited in the Sealing Products segment. NGM increases Garlock’s presence in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical and oil and gas industries in the UK.
On March 3, 2008, pursuant to a $100 million share repurchase authorization approved by our board of directors, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreement with a financial institution to provide for the immediate retirement of $50 million of our common stock. Under the ASR agreement, we purchased approximately 1.7 million shares of our common stock from a financial institution at an initial price of $29.53 per share. Total consideration paid at initial settlement to repurchase these shares, including commissions and other fees, was approximately $50.2 million and was recorded in shareholders’ equity as a reduction of common stock and additional paid-in capital. The price adjustment period under the ASR terminated on August 29, 2008. In connection with the finalization of the ASR, we remitted in cash a final settlement adjustment of $11.9 million to the financial institution that executed the ASR. The final settlement adjustment, recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in capital, was based on the average of the reported daily volume-weighted average price of our common stock during the term of the ASR. It resulted in a remittance to the financial institution because the volume-weighted average price of our common stock during the term of the ASR exceeded the initial price of $29.53 per share. After the final settlement adjustment, we had completed about $62 million of the share repurchase authorization.
Pursuant to the share repurchase authorization and in accordance with the terms of a plan to repurchase shares announced on September 8, 2008, we acquired 252,400 shares of our common stock in open-market transactions at an average price of about $28.00 per share, resulting in total repurchases of approximately $7.1 million, including commissions and fees, from October 1, 2008 to October 29, 2008. On October 29, 2008, in light of the volatility in the financial and credit markets, the board of directors terminated the share repurchase plan.
As described elsewhere in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, we actively manage the asbestos claims against our subsidiaries and the remaining insurance assets available for the payment of these claims. We accrue an estimated liability for both pending and future asbestos claims for the next ten years. For additional information on this subject discussed in this section, see “Contingencies – Asbestos.”
Outlook
We believe we are making progress in connection with our business priorities to pursue operational, commercial, pricing and sourcing excellence; to accelerate growth through new products, new markets and acquisitions; and to effectively manage cash. We believe the acquisitions we have
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completed contribute to the geographic expansion of our key businesses and that they improve our product offerings. However, in the current economic environment, activity in our markets has slowed significantly. Short lead times for most of our products give us a very limited view of the future, which is made even more uncertain by the deterioration of many of our markets in recent months. Circumstances that include facility shutdowns by customers in the automotive industry, curtailed demand for many of our industrial products, and less favorable foreign exchange rates lead us to expect lower sales and operating income in 2009 compared to 2008.
As a result of recent structural and organizational changes we have made in our European operations, we anticipate that our effective tax rate for 2009 should be less than 30%. The actual effective tax rate will depend on several factors, including our mix of domestic and foreign earnings and our actual results versus the projections used in estimating the effective tax rate. Due to these factors, the actual effective tax rate may vary significantly from the estimate. For years beyond 2009, we anticipate that our effective tax rate should generally be lower than historical rates, but may not be as low as we expect to experience in 2009.
We anticipate that cash flows in 2009 should benefit from reduced expenditures for share repurchases and lower capital expenditures partially offset by reduced operating income.
Due to recent volatility in the equity and fixed income investment markets, we, like many companies, have experienced a significant decline in the value of the assets that fund our U.S. defined benefit pension plans and an increase in the value of plan liabilities. Based on currently available data, which is subject to change, we estimate that we will be required to make cash contributions in 2009 totaling $6.4 million. We estimate that the annual U.S. pension expense will increase to approximately $14.0 — $15.0 million in 2009 compared to $4.8 million in 2008.
In connection with our business strategy to accelerate growth, we will continue to evaluate acquisitions and divestitures in 2009; however, the impact of such acquisitions and divestitures cannot be predicted and therefore is not reflected in this outlook.
Results of Operations
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||
Sales | ||||||||||||
Sealing Products | $ | 503.5 | $ | 457.3 | $ | 432.5 | ||||||
Engineered Products | 524.1 | 445.5 | 391.7 | |||||||||
Engine Products and Services | 142.1 | 128.1 | 105.2 | |||||||||
1,169.7 | 1,030.9 | 929.4 | ||||||||||
Intersegment sales | (1.9 | ) | (0.9 | ) | (1.0 | ) | ||||||
Total sales | $ | 1,167.8 | $ | 1,030.0 | $ | 928.4 | ||||||
Segment Profit | ||||||||||||
Sealing Products | $ | 90.4 | $ | 78.0 | $ | 76.5 | ||||||
Engineered Products | 68.1 | 69.4 | 61.5 | |||||||||
Engine Products and Services | 20.8 | 15.3 | 4.9 | |||||||||
Total segment profit | 179.3 | 162.7 | 142.9 | |||||||||
Corporate expenses | (34.5 | ) | (34.1 | ) | (31.6 | ) | ||||||
Asbestos-related expenses | (52.1 | ) | (68.4 | ) | (359.4 | ) | ||||||
Interest income (expense), net | (5.3 | ) | 0.2 | (3.2 | ) | |||||||
Other income (expense), net | (6.7 | ) | (2.4 | ) | (2.9 | ) | ||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 80.7 | 58.0 | (254.2 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax benefit (expense) | (27.2 | ) | (20.3 | ) | 95.3 | |||||||
Income (loss) before extraordinary item | 53.5 | 37.7 | (158.9 | ) | ||||||||
Extraordinary item, net of taxes | — | 2.5 | — | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 53.5 | $ | 40.2 | $ | (158.9 | ) | |||||
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Segment profit is total segment revenue reduced by operating expenses and restructuring and other costs identifiable with the segment. Corporate expenses include general corporate administrative costs. Expenses not directly attributable to the segments, corporate expenses, net interest expense, asbestos-related expenses, gains/losses or impairments related to the sale of assets and income taxes are not included in the computation of segment profit. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those for EnPro.
2008 Compared to 2007
Sales of $1.17 billion in 2008 increased 13% from $1.03 billion in 2007. The results of acquisitions added six percentage points of the sales increase. Five percentage points of growth were primarily the result of selected price increases and additional volume at several businesses partially offset by lower volume at Stemco due to a decline in demand from OEM heavy-duty truck and trailer manufacturers and aftermarket customers. The increase in the values of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar contributed the remaining two percentage points to the increase.
Segment profit, management’s primary measure of how our operations perform, increased 10% from $162.7 million in 2007 to $179.3 million in 2008. Segment profit increased primarily due to selected price increases, increased volume and acquisitions. These improvements were partially offset by cost increases in several areas, particularly raw materials and other manufacturing input costs. Segment margins, defined as segment profit divided by sales, decreased from 15.8% in 2007 to 15.4% in 2008.
Asbestos expenses in 2008 were $52.1 million and included net cash outlays of $26.2 million for legal fees and expenses incurred during the year and $25.9 million in non-cash charges to maintain a ten-year liability estimate for future claims and to reflect an adjustment in insurance value, asbestos trust interest income and accrued legal fees. In 2007, asbestos expenses were $68.4 million. The higher expense in 2007 was primarily the result of adjustments made to management’s estimation model in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Net interest expense in 2008 was $5.3 million compared to net interest income of $0.2 million in 2007. The net interest expense was a result of the decrease in invested cash balances and lower yields on investments.
Our effective tax rate for 2008 was 33.7% compared to 35.0% in 2007. The change in the rate is principally a result of the reversal of reserves for uncertain tax positions in connection with the settlement of various tax audits and the benefit of reductions in statutory income tax rates in several countries.
Net income was $53.5 million, or $2.54 per share, in 2008 compared to $40.2 million, or $1.80 per share, in 2007. Earnings per share are expressed on a diluted basis.
Following is a discussion of operating results for each segment during the year:
Sealing Products. Sales of $503.5 million in 2008 were 10% higher than the $457.3 million reported in 2007, however, the year-to-year improvement decelerated as the year progressed. Acquisitions added three percentage points of the growth while organic growth contributed five percentage points. The favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates versus the U.S. dollar accounted for two percentage points of the growth. Sales at Garlock Sealing Technologies increased 12%. Its sales were favorably impacted by increased demand in European markets; strength in the oil and gas, energy, mining and primary metals sectors; selected price increases; and increases in the value of foreign currencies. Stemco’s sales during the year increased 10% as a result of the acquisition of the V.W. Kaiser business in late February. Its OEM and aftermarket sales for the U.S. heavy-duty truck market continued to be lower compared to 2007 as the number of new trailers built and usage of existing
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trucks decreased as a result of the U.S. economic slowdown. Garlock Rubber Technologies experienced a sales increase of 16% due to strong demand for belt and sheet products. Sales for Plastomer Technologies were down 12% in 2008 compared to last year due to slowdowns in its semi-conductor markets.
Segment profit of $90.4 million in 2008 increased 16% compared to the $78.0 million reported in 2007. An increase in profit at Garlock Sealing Technologies resulted from lower restructuring charges and reflects the benefits of its higher sales volumes. Stemco reported a 6% increase in profit due to the impact of the addition of the V.W. Kaiser business, partially offset by the slowdown in the heavy-duty vehicle markets. As a result of its increase in sales, Garlock Rubber Technologies contributed to the increase in segment profit. Costs associated with the consolidation of its facilities and lower volumes negatively impacted Plastomer Technologies’ results compared to last year. Operating margins for the segment increased to 18.0% in 2008 from 17.1% in 2007 primarily as a result of the earnings improvement at Garlock Sealing Technologies.
�� Engineered Products. Sales of $524.1 million in 2008 were 18% higher than 2007 sales of $445.5. Acquisitions favorably impacted revenue by nine percentage points and increased activity in the segment’s operations added five percentage points. The increase in the value of foreign currencies contributed four percentage points of the sales increase. Sales for Compressor Products International in 2008 were higher than 2007 due to acquisitions and increased volumes. Despite a significant decline late in the year, GGB sales in 2008 exceeded 2007 sales due to favorable foreign exchange rates and an acquisition. Quincy Compressor’s sales increased as a result of the acquisition completed in the second quarter of 2008 and more shipments of higher-priced compressors than in 2007.
Segment profits were $68.1 million in 2008, which compares to $69.4 million reported in 2007. GGB’s profits decreased in 2008 due to material cost increases that exceeded price increases. Significant market declines in the second half largely negated first half volume gains and resulted in lower productivity. Quincy Compressor reported slightly lower profit as a result of material and other cost increases and competitive pricing conditions which offset the benefit of more favorable sales mix. Profits at Compressor Products International increased as a result of higher volumes and acquisitions. Operating margins for the segment decreased from 15.6% in 2007 to 13.0% in 2008.
Engine Products and Services. Sales increased from $128.1 million in 2007 to $142.1 million in 2008. The increase in sales was principally due to higher revenue from engines and higher parts sales in 2008.
The segment reported a profit of $20.8 million in 2008 compared to $15.3 million in 2007. The improvement resulted from higher margins on engine sales, increased parts volumes and productivity improvements in 2008 compared to 2007. Operating margins for the segment increased to 14.6% in 2008 from 11.9% in 2007.
2007 Compared to 2006
Sales were $1.03 billion in 2007, an 11% increase compared to the $928.4 million recorded in 2006. Increases in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar, with the euro being the most significant, and acquisitions added approximately six percentage points to revenue growth on a year-over-year basis. The five percentage points of organic growth were the result of stronger demand from Garlock Sealing Technologies’ U.S. and European markets, higher shipments from GGB’s European operations, continued strong demand in the energy-related markets of Compressor Products International, increased engine and parts shipments from Fairbanks Morse Engine, and selected price increases at several businesses. These favorable variances were partially offset by lower OEM and aftermarket volumes in Stemco’s heavy duty truck market, a drop in demand for Plastomer Technologies’ products in
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the semiconductor and industrial markets, and a small decrease in shipments from Quincy Compressor, coming off of a strong year in 2006, for key markets such as energy, industrial and contractors.
Segment profit, one of management’s primary measures of how our operations perform, increased 14% from $142.9 million in 2006 to $162.7 million in 2007. Segment profit was impacted by selected price increases and increased sales volume at several businesses, improved margins on Fairbanks Morse Engine shipments, a contract loss provision for Fairbanks Morse Engine in 2006 that did not recur this year, a reduction in U.S. defined benefit pension expense, contributions from acquisitions, and favorable foreign currency exchange rates. The defined benefit pension expense declined because amendments to our U.S. salaried defined benefit plan implemented in the first quarter of 2007 lowered service costs and because returns on pension assets improved. Despite the lower demand experienced by Quincy Compressor and Garlock Rubber Technologies, each contributed to the year-over-year increase in segment profit as a result of cost savings and price increases. Volume declines at Stemco and Plastomer Technologies and an increase in restructuring expenses in 2007 partially offset the favorable affects of the previously mentioned items. Restructuring expenses in 2007 were $6.0 million compared to $2.3 million in 2006. The restructuring costs in each year were primarily for the modernization project at the Garlock Sealing Technologies facilities in Palmyra, New York. Segment margins, defined as segment profit divided by sales, increased from 15.4% in 2006 to 15.8% in 2007.
Asbestos expenses in 2007 were $68.4 million and included net cash outlays of $25.8 million for legal fees and expenses incurred during the year and $42.6 million in non-cash charges to maintain a ten-year liability estimate for future claims and to reflect an adjustment to our internal estimate of the liability. In 2006, asbestos expenses were $359.4 million. The higher expense in 2006 was primarily the result of an adjustment we made to record the asbestos liability at a point that we believe to be the best estimate within our outside expert’s range of equally likely estimates for the next ten years. For a further discussion of asbestos expenses, see “– Contingencies – Asbestos.”
Net interest income in 2007 was $0.2 million compared to net interest expense of $3.2 million last year. The net interest income was a result of the increase in invested cash balances while the yield on those funds was essentially flat.
Our effective tax rate for 2007 was 35.0% compared to 37.5% in 2006. The decrease in the rate for 2007 was principally due to the effect on our deferred tax balances of the enactment of reduced income and trade tax rates in Germany. This was partially offset by an unfavorable change in the mix of foreign and U.S. state and local taxable income.
In 2007, we recorded an extraordinary gain of $2.5 million, net of $1.6 million of taxes, related to the acquisition of the outstanding shares of a subsidiary held by minority shareholders.
Following is a discussion of operating results for each segment during the year:
Sealing Products. Sales of $457.3 million in 2007 were 6% higher than the $432.5 million reported in 2006. The favorable impact of the euro accounted for three percentage points of the growth. Sales at Garlock Sealing Technologies benefited from increased demand in its European markets, continued strength in the oil and gas sector, selected price increases and the stronger euro. Aftermarket and OEM sales decreased at Stemco due to lower demand in the U.S. heavy-duty truck market. Fewer new trucks and trailers were built as usage of existing trucks declined. A decline in sales to Plastomer Technologies’ semiconductor market partially offset the increase attributable to including the Amicon business, acquired in July 2006, for a full year in 2007.
Segment profit increased by 2% from $76.5 million in 2006 to $78.0 million in 2007. Profits at Garlock Sealing Technologies benefited from higher volumes and selected price increases. These
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benefits were partially offset by increased restructuring costs for the modernization project at the Garlock Sealing Technologies facilities in Palmyra, NY and additional spending in marketing, business development and R&D. Stemco reported a decline in profit in connection with its sales decrease and increased costs, but the decline was partially mitigated by price increases. Garlock Rubber Technologies increased its profit significantly in 2007 by focusing on cost reductions that increased operating margins. Lower volumes negatively impacted Plastomer Technologies’ results, as did increased restructuring expenses for the reorganization of its facilities. Segment margins decreased from 17.7% in 2006 to 17.1% in 2007.
Engineered Products. Sales of $445.5 million in 2007 were 14% higher than the $391.7 million reported in 2006. The increase in the value of the euro and the acquisitions completed in 2007 favorably impacted revenue by eleven percentage points when compared to 2006. Sales for Compressor Products International were higher in 2007 due to the additional volume from the acquisitions completed in 2006 and 2007 and increased activity in its North American and European markets. In 2007, GGB benefited from the favorable euro exchange rate and increased volume in Europe. Quincy Compressor’s sales were below the record levels of 2006 as demand declined in energy and construction markets.
Segment profits of $69.4 million in 2007 were 13% higher than the $61.5 million reported in 2006. GGB’s profits increased in 2007, when compared to 2006, due to higher volumes, a stronger euro and selected price increases. Profits at Compressor Products International improved principally as a result of the acquisitions and selected price increases. However, amortization of intangible assets associated with the acquisitions resulted in lower operating margins at both CPI and the segment. Despite the decline in revenue, Quincy Compressor was able to increase its profitability slightly as a result of price increases and cost reductions. Segment margins were essentially flat at 15.6% in 2007 and 15.7% in 2006.
Engine Products and Services. Sales increased 22% from the $105.2 million reported in 2006 to $128.1 million in 2007. About half of the increase was attributable to additional engine and related parts shipments for U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs with the other half from sales of aftermarket parts and service and selected price increases.
The segment reported a profit of $15.3 million in 2007 compared to $4.9 million in 2006. The year-over-year improvement was a result of better margins on engine shipments, an increase in parts shipments, which have better margins than engine sales, net cost savings in manufacturing and administration expenses, and a $3.1 million contract loss on a U.S. Navy engine program recorded in 2006. Segment margins in 2007 were 11.9% compared to 4.7% in 2006.
Restructuring and Other Costs
Restructuring expense was $4.6 million, $6.0 million and $2.3 million for 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The expense in all three years was primarily related to restructuring activities associated with the modernization project at our Garlock Sealing Technologies manufacturing facilities in Palmyra, New York. The project, which commenced in 2005 and is expected to end in 2011, will reduce the number of buildings on the site from 26 to 7 and eliminate approximately 350,000 square feet of space, or approximately half of the space under roof at the beginning of the project. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding restructuring and other costs in each year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash requirements for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt repayments and common stock repurchases have been funded from cash balances on hand and cash generated from operations. The Company is proactively pursuing acquisition opportunities, some of which may be of a
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size which would exceed our cash balances at the time of closing. Should we need additional capital, we have other resources available, which are discussed under the heading of “Capital Resources.”
Cash Flows
Operating activities provided $98.2 million, $104.8 million and $75.6 million in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The decrease in operating cash flows in 2008 versus 2007 was primarily attributable to an increase in working capital and higher net outflows for asbestos. As expected, asbestos-related insurance collections were lower in 2008 than in 2007 and amounted to $72.7 million and $90.2 million, respectively. The decrease in insurance collections was partially offset by a decrease in asbestos-related payments, which amounted to $109.7 million in 2008 and $115.1 million in 2007. We made a $10 million contribution to the U.S. defined benefit pension plans in 2007 but no contribution in 2008. In 2007, operating cash flows increased from 2006 chiefly as a result of higher net earnings, lower net asbestos payments and a decrease in working capital levels. These improvements were partially offset by an increase in payments for environmental remediation activities in 2007, which were included in the change in other noncurrent assets and liabilities. In 2006, working capital increased primarily due to higher inventories and customer receivables at several of our operations. Inventory levels were higher in 2006 primarily due to higher material requirements for engine programs at Fairbanks Morse Engine. Although the 2006 working capital was impacted by an increase in accounts receivable relating to increased sales activity, the days sales outstanding for receivables remained constant on a year-over-year basis at 51 days. Payments for asbestos-related claims and expenses, net of insurance recoveries, were $24.9 million in 2007 compared to $38.0 million in 2006.
We used $73.2 million, $142.3 million and $27.5 million in investing activities in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. We made net payments for acquisitions of $43.4 million in 2008 compared to $77.0 million in 2007 and $27.3 million in 2006. In addition, we received $10.5 million from the distribution of proceeds from an investment and $4.2 million in proceeds from asset sales in 2008. Our investing activities in 2008 included capital expenditures of $49.1 million associated with our manufacturing facilities, compared to $46.8 million in 2007 and $41.3 million in 2006. The increases in capital expenditures in 2008, 2007 and 2006 reflected spending associated with the modernization activities at our manufacturing facilities in Palmyra, New York and our continued strategy to expand geographically and to increase investments in our operations as part of an effort to improve customer satisfaction and reduce costs. The results in 2007 were impacted by the reclassification of $19.5 million of unrestricted cash balances to other current and noncurrent assets based on changes in expected maturity dates of the underlying investments. The 2006 results benefited from the reclassification of $39.8 million from restricted cash to unrestricted cash due to the resolution of several verdicts on appeal.
In 2008, we paid $69.2 million in connection with the repurchase of approximately 1.9 million shares of our common stock under the ASR agreement and share repurchase plan. These transactions were reflected as financing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Capital Resources
Our primary U.S. operating subsidiaries have a senior secured revolving credit facility with a group of banks, which matures on April 21, 2011. We have not borrowed against this facility. The facility is collateralized by our receivables, inventories, intellectual property, insurance receivables and all other personal property assets (other than fixed assets) of its U.S. subsidiaries, and by pledges of 65% of the capital stock of our direct foreign subsidiaries and 100% of the capital stock of our direct and indirect U.S. subsidiaries. The facility contains covenants and restrictions that are customary for an asset-based loan, including limitations on dividends, limitations on incurrence of indebtedness and maintenance of a fixed charge coverage financial ratio. Certain of the covenants and restrictions apply only if availability under the facility falls below certain levels.
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The maximum initial amount available for borrowings under the facility is $75 million. Under certain conditions, the borrowers may request that the facility be increased by up to $25 million, to $100 million in total. Actual borrowing availability at any date is determined by reference to a borrowing base of specified percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventory and is reduced by usage of the facility, which includes outstanding letters of credit, and any reserves.
We issued $172.5 million of convertible debentures in 2005. The debentures bear interest at an annual rate of 3.9375%, and we pay accrued interest on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The debentures will mature on October 15, 2015. The debentures are direct, unsecured and unsubordinated obligations and rank equal in priority with our unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness and will be senior in right of payment to all subordinated indebtedness. They effectively rank junior to our secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness. The debentures do not contain any financial covenants. Holders may convert the debentures into cash and shares of our common stock, if any, at an initial conversion rate of 29.5972 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of debentures (which is equal to an initial conversion price of $33.79 per share), subject to adjustment, before the close of business on October 15, 2015. Upon conversion, we would deliver (i) cash equal to the lesser of the aggregate principal amount of the debentures to be converted or our total conversion obligation, and (ii) shares of our common stock in respect of the remainder, if any, of our conversion obligation. Conversion is permitted only under certain circumstances that had not occurred at December 31, 2008.
We used a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the debentures to enter into call options (hedge and warrant transactions), which entitle us to purchase shares of our stock from a financial institution at $33.79 per share and entitle the financial institution to purchase shares of our stock from us at $46.78 per share. This will reduce potential dilution to our common stockholders from conversion of the debentures and have the effect to us of increasing the conversion price of the debentures to $46.78 per share.
We paid $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2008 to satisfy the outstanding 71/2% Coltec Senior Notes. Industrial revenue bonds, in the amount of $9.6 million at December 31, 2008, are payable in full in the first quarter of 2009. The industrial revenue bonds bear interest at rates ranging from 6.4% to 6.55%.
Dividends
To date, we have not paid dividends. If availability under our senior secured revolving credit facility falls below $20 million, we would be limited in our ability to pay dividends. The indenture that governs the convertible debentures does not restrict us from paying dividends.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures pertaining to contingent assets and liabilities. Note 1, “Overview and Significant Accounting Policies,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies used to prepare the Consolidated Financial Statements. On an ongoing basis we evaluate our estimates, including, but not limited to, those related to bad debts, inventories, intangible assets, income taxes, warranty obligations, restructuring, pensions and other postretirement benefits, and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
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We believe that the following accounting policies and estimates are the most critical. Some of them involve significant judgments and uncertainties and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized at the time title and risk of ownership is transferred or when services are rendered. Any shipping costs billed to customers are recognized as revenue and expensed in cost of goods sold.
Asbestos
In 2005 and the first three quarters of 2006, we recorded a liability related to asbestos claims at the low end of a broad ten-year range of equally likely estimates provided by the firm of Bates White, LLC (“Bates White”), a recognized expert in the field of estimating asbestos-related liabilities. Due to the uncertain nature of the estimated liability, we and Bates White believed that no single amount in the range was a better estimate than any other amount in the range. In accordance with the applicable accounting rules, we recorded a liability for these claims at the low end of the range of estimated potential liabilities. In the fourth quarter of 2006, based on our experience during the preceding two years and other factors, we identified a best estimate within the Bates White range and adjusted the liability accordingly.
The significant assumptions underlying the material components of the estimated liability include: the number and trend of claims to be asserted; the mix of alleged diseases or impairment; the trend in the number of claims for non-malignant cases; the probability that some existing and potential future claims will eventually be dismissed without payment; the estimated amount to be paid per claim; and the timing and impact of large amounts that will become available for the payment of claims from the 524(g) trusts of former defendants in bankruptcy. The actual number of future actions filed per year and the payments made to resolve those claims could exceed those reflected in our estimate.
With the assistance of Bates White, we periodically review the period over which we can make a reasonable estimate, the assumptions underlying our estimate, the range of reasonably possible potential liabilities and management’s estimate of the liability, and adjust the estimate if necessary. Changing circumstances and new data that may become available could cause a change in the estimated liability in the future by an amount that cannot currently be reasonably estimated, and that increase could be significant and material. Additional discussion is included in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in “Contingencies — Asbestos.”
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
We have entered into contracts to hedge forecasted transactions occurring at various dates through December 2010 that are denominated in foreign currencies. These contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges. As cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the contracts is reported in other comprehensive income and the ineffective portion is reported in income. Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified into income in the period when the hedged transactions occur.
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Pensions and Postretirement Benefits
We and certain of our subsidiaries sponsor domestic and foreign defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. Major assumptions used in the accounting for these employee benefit plans include the discount rate, expected return on plan assets, rate of increase in employee compensation levels and assumed health care cost trend rates. Assumptions are determined based on data available to us and appropriate market indicators, and are evaluated each year as of the plans’ measurement date. A change in any of these assumptions could have a material effect on net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, as well as amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of pension and postretirement benefits.
Income Taxes
We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Temporary differences arising from the difference between the tax and book basis of an asset or liability are used to compute future tax assets or liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to the taxable income (losses) in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities from a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of income taxes.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The goodwill asset impairment test involves comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a second step of comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill to the carrying amount of that goodwill is required to measure the potential goodwill impairment loss. There are inherent assumptions and estimates used in developing future cash flows which require management to apply judgment to the analysis of intangible asset impairment, including projecting revenues, interest rates, the cost of capital, royalty rates and tax rates. Many of the factors used in assessing fair value are outside the control of management and it is reasonably likely that assumptions and estimates will change in future periods. These changes can result in future impairments.
New Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of new accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption and the expected effects on results of operations, cash flows and financial condition, if any.
Contingencies
General
Various claims, lawsuits and administrative proceedings with respect to commercial, product liability, asbestos and environmental matters, all arising in the ordinary course of business, are pending or threatened against us or our subsidiaries and seek monetary damages and/or other remedies. We believe that any liability that may finally be determined with respect to commercial and non-asbestos product liability claims should not have a material effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations. From time to time, we and our subsidiaries are also involved as plaintiffs in legal proceedings involving contract, patent protection, environmental, insurance and other matters.
Environmental
Our facilities and operations are subject to federal, state and local environmental and occupational health and safety requirements of the U.S. and foreign countries. We take a proactive approach in our efforts to comply with environmental, health and safety laws as they relate to our manufacturing operations and in proposing and implementing any remedial plans that may be necessary. We also
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regularly conduct comprehensive environmental, health and safety audits at our facilities to maintain compliance and improve operational efficiency.
Although we believe past operations were in substantial compliance with the then applicable regulations, we or one of our subsidiaries have been named as a potentially responsible party, or are otherwise involved, at 20 sites where the costs to us are expected to exceed $100,000. Investigations have been completed for 15 sites and are in progress at the other five sites. The majority of these sites relate to remediation projects at former operating facilities that were sold or closed and primarily deal with soil and groundwater contamination.
As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, EnPro had accrued liabilities of $22.1 million and $27.7 million, respectively, for estimated future expenditures relating to environmental contingencies. See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our environmental contingencies.
Colt Firearms and Central Moloney
We have contingent liabilities related to divested businesses for which certain of our subsidiaries retained liability or are obligated under indemnity agreements. These contingent liabilities include, but are not limited to, potential product liability and associated claims related to firearms manufactured prior to 1990 by Colt Firearms, a former operation of Coltec, and for electrical transformers manufactured prior to 1994 by Central Moloney, another former Coltec operation. No product liability claims are currently pending against Coltec related to Colt Firearms or Central Moloney. Coltec also has ongoing obligations, which are included in retained liabilities of previously owned businesses in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, with regard to workers’ compensation, retiree medical and other retiree benefit matters that relate to Coltec’s periods of ownership of these operations.
Crucible Materials Corporation
Crucible Materials Corporation (“Crucible”), which is engaged primarily in the manufacture and distribution of specialty metal products, was a wholly owned subsidiary of Coltec until 1985 when a majority of the outstanding shares were sold. Coltec divested its remaining minority interest in 2004. See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information about certain liabilities relating to Coltec’s ownership of Crucible.
Debt and Capital Lease Guarantees
�� As of December 31, 2008, we had contingent liabilities for potential payments on guarantees of certain debt and lease obligations totaling $6.2 million. These guarantees arose from the divestitures of Crucible and Central Moloney, and expire at various dates through 2010. There is no liability for these guarantees reflected in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. In the event that the other parties do not fulfill their obligations under the debt or lease agreements, we could be responsible for these obligations.
Asbestos
History. Certain of our subsidiaries, primarily Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC (“Garlock”) and The Anchor Packing Company (“Anchor”), are among a large number of defendants in actions filed in various states by plaintiffs alleging injury or death as a result of exposure to asbestos fibers. Among the products at issue in these actions are industrial sealing products, including gaskets and packing products. Since the first asbestos-related lawsuits were filed against Garlock in 1975, Garlock and Anchor have processed more than 900,000 asbestos claims to conclusion (including judgments, settlements and dismissals) and, together with their insurers, have paid almost $1.4 billion in settlements
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and judgments and over $400 million in fees and expenses. See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on the disease mix in the claims, new claims recently filed, product defenses asserted by our subsidiaries, recent trial and appellate results, and settlements.
Status of Anchor. Anchor is an inactive and insolvent indirect subsidiary of Coltec. There is no remaining insurance coverage available to Anchor. Anchor has no remaining assets and has not committed to settle any actions since 1998. As cases reach the trial stage, Anchor is typically dismissed without payment.
Insurance Coverage. At December 31, 2008, Garlock had available $307.4 million of insurance and trust coverage that we believe will be available to cover current and future asbestos claims and certain expense payments. We believe that Garlock may also recover some additional insurance from insolvent carriers over time. Garlock collected approximately $0.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively, from insolvent carriers in 2008 and 2007. There can be no assurance that Garlock will collect any additional insurance from insolvent carriers. See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about the quality of Garlock’s insurance, arrangements for payments with certain insurers, the resolution of past insurance disputes, and coverage exclusions for exposure after July 1, 1984.
Our Liability Estimate. Prior to mid-2004, we maintained that our subsidiaries’ liability for unasserted claims was not reasonably estimable. We estimated and recorded liabilities only for pending claims in advanced stages of processing, for which we believed we had a basis for making a reasonable estimate. We disclosed the significance of the total potential liability for unasserted claims in considerable detail. During 2004 we authorized counsel to retain Bates White to assist in estimating our subsidiaries’ liability for pending and future asbestos claims.
Bates White’s first report, dated February 17, 2005, provided an estimate of the liability as of December 31, 2004 for the following ten years, which represented a time horizon within which Bates White believed such liability was both probable and estimable within a range of values. Bates White has updated its estimate every quarter since the end of 2004. Each quarter until the fourth quarter of 2006, we adopted the Bates White estimate and adjusted the liability to equal the low end of the then-current range.
The estimated range of potential liabilities provided by Bates White at December 31, 2008 was $431 million to $627 million. According to Bates White, increases in the range over time have been attributable primarily to (1) the propensity to sue Garlock, (2) an increase in settlement values of mesothelioma claims, (3) an increase in claims filings and values in some jurisdictions, most notably California, and (4) the delay in, and uncertain impact of, the funding and implementation of trusts formed under Section 524(g) of the United States Bankruptcy Code to pay asbestos claims against numerous defendants in Chapter 11 reorganization cases. Because the 524(g) trusts are estimated by some, including Bates White, to have billions of dollars available for the payment of asbestos claims, they could have a significant impact on our future settlement payments and could therefore significantly affect our liability.
We have independently developed internal estimates for asbestos-related liabilities. We have used those estimates for a variety of purposes, including guidance for settlement negotiations and trial strategy, in our strategic planning, budgeting and cash flow planning processes, and in setting targets for annual and long-term incentive compensation. Our internal estimate has been within the Bates White range of equally likely estimates and has proven to be a more precise predictor of the actual amounts spent on settlements and verdicts than the low end of the Bates White range. As a result, while the low end of the Bates White range still provides a reasonable lower boundary of possible outcomes, Bates White and management believe that our internal estimate for the next ten years represents the most likely
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point within the range. Accordingly, we adjusted the recorded liability from the low end of the Bates White estimate to our point estimate in the fourth quarter of 2006 and have adjusted the liability in each subsequent quarter consistent with our internal estimate.
We currently estimate that the liability of our subsidiaries for the indemnity cost of resolving asbestos claims for the next ten years will be $458.7 million. The estimated liability of $458.7 million is before any tax benefit and is not discounted to present value, and it does not include fees and expenses, which are recorded as incurred. The recorded liability will continue to be impacted by actual claims and settlement experience and any change in the legal environment that could cause a significant increase or decrease in the long-term expectations of management and Bates White. We expect the recorded liability to fluctuate, perhaps significantly. Any significant change in the estimated liability could have a material effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.
Our estimate is within the Bates White range, developed independently, and we believe that our estimate is the best estimate within the Bates White range of reasonable and probable estimates of Garlock’s future obligation.
Bates White also indicated a broader range of potential estimates from $189 million to $711 million. We caution that points within that broader range remain possible outcomes. Also, while we agree with Bates White that “beyond two to four years for Garlock’s economically-driven non-malignant claims and beyond ten years for Garlock’s cancer claims and medically-driven non-malignant claims, there are reasonable scenarios in which the [asbestos] expenditure isde minimus,” we caution that the process of estimating future liabilities is highly uncertain. Adjusting our liability to the best estimate within the range does not change that fact. In the words of the Bates White report, “the reliability of estimates of future probable expenditures of Garlock for asbestos-related personal injury claims declines significantly for each year further into the future.” Scenarios continue to exist that could result in a total future asbestos liability for Garlock in excess of $1 billion.
As previously mentioned, the liability estimate does not include legal fees and expenses, which add considerably to the costs each year. Over the last two years, these expenses have averaged approximately $7 million per quarter. In addition to these legal fees and expenses, we expect to continue to record charges to income in future quarters for:
• | Increases or decreases, if any, in our estimate of Garlock’s potential liability, plus | ||
• | Increases, if any, that result from additional quarters added to maintain the ten-year estimation period (increases of this type have averaged approximately $6 — 7 million per quarter for the last two years), plus | ||
• | Amounts, if any, of solvent insurance lost or commuted, offset by insolvent recoveries and earnings from insurance settlement trusts. |
In 2008, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $52.1 million to reflect net cash outlays of $26.2 million for legal fees and expenses paid during the year and a $25.9 million non-cash charge. The non-cash charge included $23.8 million, primarily to add an estimate of the liability for 2018 to maintain a ten-year estimate and $2.1 million to reduce the remaining insurance estimated to be available from remaining policies with various London market carriers.
In 2007, we recorded a pre-tax charge to income of $68.4 million to reflect net cash outlays of $25.8 million for legal fees and expenses incurred during the year, and a $42.6 million non-cash charge. The non-cash charge included $23.2 million related to the addition of periods to maintain a ten-year liability estimate and $19.4 million to adjust the liability based on revisions to management’s estimate in the fourth quarter of 2007. We made this adjustment based on our review of negotiations and payment
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trends and our belief that it is more likely that, in the future, a higher percentage of settlement commitments made in any year will also be paid in that same year.
See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about our liability estimate.
Quantitative Claims and Insurance Information. Our liability as of December 31, 2008 was $465.5 million (our estimate of the liability described above of $458.7 million plus $6.8 million of accrued legal and other fees already incurred but not yet paid). The liability included $85.3 million classified as a current liability and $380.2 million classified as a noncurrent liability. The recorded amounts do not include legal fees and expenses to be incurred in the future. See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about pending cases, insurance, cash flows and our liability.
Strategy. Garlock’s strategy is to focus on trial-listed cases and other cases in advanced stages, to reduce new settlement commitments each year, to carefully manage and maximize insurance collections, and to proactively support legislative and other efforts aimed at meaningful asbestos reform. We believe that this strategy should result in the reduction of the negative annual cash flow impact from asbestos claims over time. However, the risk of large verdicts sometimes impacts the implementation of the strategy, and therefore it is likely that, from time to time, Garlock will enter into settlements that involve large numbers of cases, including early-stage cases. We believe that, as predicted in various epidemiological studies that are publicly available, the incidence of asbestos-related disease is in decline and should continue to decline steadily over the next decade and thereafter, so that claims activity against Garlock will eventually decline to a level that can be paid from the cash flow expected from Garlock’s operations, even after Garlock exhausts its insurance coverage. However, there can be no assurance that epidemiological predictions about incidence of asbestos-related disease will prove to be accurate, or that, even if they are, there will be a commensurate decline in the number of asbestos-related claims filings.
Considering the foregoing, as well as the experience of our subsidiaries and other defendants in asbestos litigation, the likely sharing of judgments among multiple responsible defendants, bankruptcies of other defendants, and legislative efforts, and given the amount of insurance coverage available to our subsidiaries from solvent insurance carriers, we believe that pending asbestos actions against our subsidiaries are not likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, but could be material to our results of operations or cash flows in given future periods. We anticipate that asbestos claims will continue to be filed against our subsidiaries. Because of (1) the uncertainty as to the number and timing of potential future claims and the amount that will have to be paid to litigate, settle or satisfy claims, and (2) the finite amount of insurance available for future payments, future claims could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
Lease Agreements
We have several operating leases primarily for real estate, equipment and vehicles. Operating lease arrangements are generally utilized to secure the use of assets from time to time if the terms and conditions of the lease or the nature of the asset makes the lease arrangement more favorable than a purchase. As of December 31, 2008, approximately $57.3 million of future minimum lease payments were outstanding under these agreements. See Note 17, “Commitments and Contingencies — Other Commitments,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosure.
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Debt and Capital Lease Guarantees
At December 31, 2008, we have outstanding contingent liabilities for guaranteed debt and lease payments of $6.2 million related to previously divested businesses.
Contractual Obligations
A summary of our contractual obligations and commitments at December 31, 2008 is as follows:
Payments Due by Period (in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Less than | More than | |||||||||||||||||||
Contractual Obligations | Total | 1 Year | 1-3 Years | 3-5 Years | 5 Years | |||||||||||||||
Long-term debt | $ | 182.2 | $ | 9.6 | $ | 0.1 | $ | — | $ | 172.5 | ||||||||||
Interest on long-term debt | 46.8 | 6.9 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 12.7 | |||||||||||||||
Operating leases | 57.3 | 13.0 | 20.2 | 14.5 | 9.6 | |||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 54.9 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 5.1 | 38.9 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 341.2 | $ | 34.7 | $ | 39.6 | $ | 33.2 | $ | 233.7 | ||||||||||
Payment for long-term debt may be accelerated under certain circumstances because the convertible debentures due in 2015 may be converted earlier, requiring payment of the principal amount thereof in cash. Additional discussion regarding the convertible debentures is included in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in “Liquidity and Capital Resources — Capital Resources,” and in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Payments for other long-term liabilities are estimates of amounts that will be paid for environmental and retained liabilities of previously owned businesses included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2008. These estimated payments are based on information currently known to us. However, it is possible that these estimates will vary from actual results if new information becomes available in the future or if there are changes in the facts and circumstances related to these liabilities. Additional discussion regarding these liabilities is included earlier in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in “Contingencies — Environmental, Contingencies — Colt Firearms and Central Moloney,” “Contingencies — Crucible Materials Corporation,” and in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
At December 31, 2008, we had a $5.1 million reserve for unrecognized tax benefits which is not reflected in the table above. Substantially all of this tax reserve is classified in other long-term liabilities and deferred income taxes in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. The table also does not include obligations under our pension and postretirement benefit plans, which are included in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to certain market risks as part of our ongoing business operations, including risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates that could impact our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We manage our exposure to these and other market risks through regular operating and financing activities and through the use of derivative financial instruments. We intend to use derivative financial instruments as risk management tools and not for speculative investment purposes.
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Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to interest rate risk as a result of our outstanding debt obligations. The table below provides information about our debt obligations as of December 31, 2008. The table represents principal cash flows (in millions) and related weighted average interest rates by expected (contractual) maturity dates.
Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | Thereafter | Total | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed rate debt | $ | 9.6 | $ | 0.1 | — | — | — | $ | 172.5 | $ | 182.2 | $ | 145.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average interest rate | 6.5 | % | 9.1 | % | — | — | — | 3.9 | % | 4.1 | % |
Foreign Currency Risk
We are exposed to foreign currency risks that arise from normal business operations. These risks include the translation of local currency balances on our foreign subsidiaries’ balance sheets, intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries and transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Our objective is to control our exposure to these risks through our normal operating activities and, where appropriate, through foreign currency forward or option contracts. The following table provides information about our outstanding foreign currency forward and option contracts as of December 31, 2008.
Notional Amount | ||||||||
Outstanding in | ||||||||
Millions of U.S. | ||||||||
Transaction Type | Dollars (USD) | Maturity Dates | Exchange Rate Ranges | |||||
Forward Contracts | ||||||||
Sell Slovakian koruna/buy euro | $ | 27.5 | Jan 2009 | 30.138 to 30.156 koruna/euro | ||||
Sell British pound/buy euro | 20.3 | Jan 2009 | 0.977 to 0.978 pound/euro | |||||
Sell euro/buy Australian dollar | 18.4 | Jan 2009 | 2.049 to 2.053 Australian dollar/euro | |||||
Buy US dollar/sell euro | 17.0 | Jan 2009 — Dec 2009 | 1.455 to 1.468 USD/euro | |||||
Buy euro/sell US dollar | 12.9 | Jan 2009 — Mar 2010 | 1.299 to 1.516 USD/euro | |||||
Buy US dollar/sell Australian dollar | 4.2 | Jan 2009 — Dec 2009 | 0.825 to 0.851 USD/Australian dollar | |||||
Buy British pound/sell euro | 4.2 | Jan 2009 — Dec 2009 | 0.795 to 0.799 pound/euro | |||||
Sell US dollar/buy Canadian dollar | 4.0 | Jan 2009 — Dec 2009 | 1.061 to 1.064 Canadian dollar/USD | |||||
Buy euro/sell peso | 2.4 | Jan 2009 | 18.443 to 18.612 peso/euro | |||||
110.9 | ||||||||
Option Contracts | ||||||||
Buy euro/sell US dollar | 19.4 | Jan 2009 — Dec 2010 | 1.336 USD/euro | |||||
$ | 130.3 | |||||||
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
ENPRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
Page | ||||
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 47 | |||
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 | 49 | |||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 | 50 | |||
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 | 51 | |||
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 | 52 | |||
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 53 |
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. The purpose of our disclosure controls and procedures is to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act, including this report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.
Management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with polices or procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
Based on the controls evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to reasonably ensure that information
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required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified, and that management will be timely alerted to material information required to be included in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In addition, no change in our internal control over financial reporting has occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with policies and procedures may deteriorate. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the period covered by this report. However, the assessment did not include the following operations that we acquired within the past year, none of which, individually or in the aggregate, would be considered significant under Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S—X of the SEC: Air Perfection, Inc., C&P Services (Northern) Ltd., Horizon Compressor Services, Inc., Northern Gaskets & Mouldings Ltd., Reciprocating Aircompressor Maintenance, Inc. (d/b/a RAM Air, Inc.), Shanghai Sinflex Sealing Technologies Co. and V.W. Kaiser Engineering, Inc. In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment, we have concluded that, as of December 31, 2008, our internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Information concerning our directors and officers appearing under the captions “Election of Directors,” “Legal Proceedings,” “Corporate Governance Policies and Practices,” and information under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management — Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in our definitive proxy statement for the 2009 annual meeting of shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.
We have adopted a written Code of Business Conduct that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. The Code is available on our Internet site at www.enproindustries.com. We intend to disclose on our Internet site any substantive changes to the Code and any waivers granted under the Code to the specified officers.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
A description of the compensation of our executive officers is set forth under the caption “Executive Compensation” in our definitive proxy statement for the 2009 annual meeting of shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
Security ownership data appearing under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in our definitive proxy statement for the 2009 annual meeting of shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.
The table below contains information as of December 31, 2008, with respect to our Amended and Restated 2002 Equity Compensation Plan, the only compensation plan or arrangement (other than our tax-qualified plans) under which we have options, warrants or rights to receive equity securities authorized for issuance.
Number of Securities | ||||||||||||
Remaining Available for | ||||||||||||
Number of Securities | Future Issuance Under | |||||||||||
to be Issued Upon | Weighted-Average | Equity Compensation | ||||||||||
Exercise of Outstanding | Exercise Price of | Plans (Excluding | ||||||||||
Options, Warrants | Outstanding Options, | Securities Reflected in | ||||||||||
Plan Category | and Rights | Warrants and Rights | Column (a)) | |||||||||
(a) | (b) | (c) | ||||||||||
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | 1,398,955 | (1) | $ | 9.35 | (2) | 695,596 | ||||||
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | — | — | — | |||||||||
Total | 1,398,955 | (1) | $ | 9.35 | (2) | 695,596 |
(1) | Includes performance shares awarded under our Amended and Restated 2002 Equity Compensation Plan at the level paid for the 2006 — 2008 performance cycle and the maximum levels payable for the 2007 — 2009 and 2008 — 2010 performance cycles. |
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(2) | The weighted average exercise price does not take into account awards of performance shares or phantom shares made under our Amended and Restated 2002 Equity Compensation Plan. Information with respect to these awards is incorporated by reference to the information appearing under the captions “Corporate Governance Policies and Practices — Director Compensation” and “Executive Compensation — Grants of Plan Based Awards — LTIP Awards” in our definitive proxy statement for the 2009 annual meeting of shareholders. |
Information concerning the inducement awards granted in 2008 to our Chief Executive Officer outside of our Amended and Restated 2002 Equity Compensation Plan is incorporated by reference to the information appearing under the caption “Executive Compensation — Employment Agreement” in our definitive proxy statement for the 2009 annual meeting of shareholders.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Information concerning the independence of our directors is set forth under the caption “Corporate Governance Policies and Practices — Director Independence” in our definitive proxy statement for the 2009 annual meeting of shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Information appearing under the caption “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in our definitive proxy statement for the 2009 annual meeting of shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
1. Financial Statements
The financial statements filed as part of this report are listed in Part II, Item 8 of this report on the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements.
2. Financial Statement Schedule
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 appears on page 93.
Other schedules are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is provided in the Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto.
3. Exhibits
The exhibits to this report on Form 10-K are listed in the Exhibit Index appearing on pages 43 to 46.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Charlotte, North Carolina on this 2nd day of March, 2009.
ENPRO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||||
Date: March 2, 2009 | By: | /s/ Richard L. Magee | ||
Richard L. Magee | ||||
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||||
By: | /s/ William Dries | |||
William Dries | ||||
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) | ||||
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons, or in their behalf by their duly appointed attorney-in-fact, on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Signatures | Title | Date | ||
/s/ Stephen E. Macadam | President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director | March 2, 2009 | ||
/s/ William R. Holland | Chairman of the Board and Director | March 2, 2009 | ||
/s/ J. P. Bolduc | Director | March 2, 2009 | ||
/s/ Peter C. Browning | Director | March 2, 2009 | ||
/s/ Don DeFossett | Director | March 2, 2009 | ||
/s/ Joe T. Ford | Director | March 2, 2009 | ||
/s/ Gordon D. Harnett | Director | March 2, 2009 | ||
/s/ David L. Hauser | Director | March 2, 2009 | ||
/s/ Wilbur J. Prezzano, Jr. | Director | March 2, 2009 |
* By: | /s/ Richard L. Magee |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
3.1 | Restated Articles of Incorporation of EnPro Industries, Inc., (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2008 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
3.2 | Amended Bylaws of EnPro Industries, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K dated December 12, 2007 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
4.1 | Form of certificate representing shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of EnPro Industries, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 4 of the Registration Statement on Form 10 of EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
4.2 | Rights Agreement between EnPro Industries, Inc. and The Bank of New York, as rights agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc., the EnPro Industries, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan for Hourly Workers and the EnPro Industries, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan for Salaried Workers (File No. 333-89576)) | |
4.5 | Indenture dated as of October 26, 2005 between EnPro Industries, Inc. and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated October 26, 2005 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.1 | Form of Indemnification Agreement for directors and officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Amendment No. 3 of the Registration Statement on Form 10 of EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.2+ | EnPro Industries, Inc. 2002 Equity Compensation Plan (2005 Amendment and Restatement) (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A dated March 29, 2005 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.3+ | EnPro Industries, Inc. Senior Executive Annual Performance Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A dated March 22, 2007 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.4+ | EnPro Industries, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A dated March 22, 2007 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.5+ | Form of EnPro Industries, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan Award Grant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.6+ | Form of EnPro Industries, Inc. Phantom Share Award Grant for Outside Directors (2005 Amendment and Restatement) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.7+ | Form of EnPro Industries, Inc. Restricted Share Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated February 14, 2008 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) |
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10.8+ | EnPro Industries, Inc. Defined Benefit Restoration Plan (amended and restated effective as of January 1, 2007) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.9+ | EnPro Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (as amended and restated effective January 1, 2007) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.10+ | EnPro Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (as amended and restated effective February 12, 2008) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2008 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.11+ | EnPro Industries, Inc. Outside Directors’ Phantom Share Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.12 | Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated April 26, 2006 by and among Coltec Industries Inc, Coltec Industrial Products LLC, Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC, GGB LLC, Corrosion Control Corporation and Stemco LP, as Borrowers; EnPro Industries, Inc., as Parent; QFM Sales and Services, Inc., Coltec International Services Co, Garrison Litigation Management Group, Ltd., GGB, Inc., Garlock International Inc, Stemco Delaware LP, Stemco Holdings, Inc., Stemco Holdings Delaware, Inc. and Garlock Overseas Corporation, as Subsidiary Guarantors; the various financial institutions listed on the signature pages thereof, as Lenders; Bank of America, N.A., as Agent and Issuing Bank; and Banc of America Securities LLC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated April 26, 2006 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.13+* | Management Continuity Agreement dated as of April 14, 2008 between EnPro Industries, Inc. and Stephen E. Macadam | |
10.14+ | Management Continuity Agreement dated as of August 1, 2002 between EnPro Industries, Inc. and William Dries (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.15+ | Management Continuity Agreement dated as of August 1, 2002 between EnPro Industries, Inc. and Richard L. Magee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.16+ | Management Continuity Agreement dated as of August 1, 2002 between EnPro Industries, Inc. and Robert D. Rehley (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.17+ | Management Continuity Agreement dated as of January 30, 2006 between EnPro Industries, Inc. and J. Milton Childress II (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.18+ | Management Continuity Agreement dated as of September 1, 2007 between EnPro Industries, Inc. and Donald G. Pomeroy II (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated August 17, 2007 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) |
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10.19+* | Management Continuity Agreement dated as of February 11, 2009 between EnPro Industries, Inc. and Orville G. Lunking | |
10.20+ | Death Benefits Agreement dated as of December 12, 2002 between EnPro Industries, Inc. and William Dries (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.21+ | Death Benefits Agreement dated as of December 12, 2002 between EnPro Industries, Inc. and Richard L. Magee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.22+ | Supplemental Retirement and Death Benefits Agreement dated as of November 8, 2005 between EnPro Industries, Inc. and William Dries (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.23+ | Supplemental Retirement and Death Benefits Agreement dated as of November 8, 2005 between EnPro Industries, Inc. and Richard L. Magee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.24+ | EnPro Industries, Inc. Senior Officer Severance Plan (effective as of January 1, 2008) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.25 | Variable Term Accelerated Share Repurchase Transaction dated March 3, 2008 between EnPro Industries, Inc. and Credit Suisse International (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated March 3, 2008 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.26 | Settlement Agreement dated as of April 11, 2008 among EnPro Industries, Inc. and Steel Partners II, L.P., Steel Partners II GP LLC, Steel Partners II Master Fund L.P., Steel Partners LLC, Warren G. Lichtenstein, James R. Henderson, John J. Quicke, Kevin C. King, Don DeFosset and Delyle Bloomquist (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated April 11, 2008 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
10.27+* | Summary of Executive and Director Compensation Arrangements | |
10.28* | Letter Agreement dated December 16, 2008 by and among Coltec Industries Inc, Coltec Industrial Products LLC, Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC, GGB LLC, Corrosion Control Corporation, Stemco LP and V.W. Kaiser Engineering, Incorporated, as Borrowers; EnPro Industries, Inc., QFM Sales and Services, Inc., Coltec International Services Co., Garrison Litigation Management Group, Ltd., GGB, Inc., Garlock International Inc., Garlock Overseas Corporation, Stemco Holdings, Inc., Compressor Products Holdings, Inc. and Compressor Services Holdings, Inc., as Guarantors; the various financial institutions listed on the signature pages thereof, as Lenders; and Bank of America, N.A., in its capacity as a Lender and as collateral and administrative agent for Lenders, which letter agreement includes amendments to the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated April 26, 2006 | |
14 | EnPro Industries, Inc. Code of Business Conduct (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14 to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 filed by EnPro Industries, Inc. (File No. 001-31225)) | |
21* | List of Subsidiaries | |
23.1* | Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | |
23.2* | Consent of Bates White, LLC | |
24.1* | Power of Attorney from J. P. Bolduc | |
24.2* | Power of Attorney from Peter C. Browning | |
24.3* | Power of Attorney from Joe T. Ford |
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24.4* | Power of Attorney from Gordon D. Harnett | |
24.5* | Power of Attorney from David L. Hauser | |
24.6* | Power of Attorney from William R. Holland | |
24.7* | Power of Attorney from Wilbur J. Prezzano, Jr. | |
24.8* | Power of Attorney from Don DeFosset | |
31.1* | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a - 14(a)/15d - 14(a) | |
31.2* | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a - 14(a)/15d - 14(a) | |
32* | Certification pursuant to Section 1350 |
* | Items marked with an asterisk are filed herewith. | |
+ | Management contract or compensatory plan required to be filed under Item 15(c) of this report and Item 601 of Regulation S-K of the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of EnPro Industries, Inc.:
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of EnPro Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying indexpresents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Charlotte, North Carolina
March 2, 2009
March 2, 2009
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ENPRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
ENPRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
(in millions, except per share data)
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,167.8 | $ | 1,030.0 | $ | 928.4 | ||||||
Cost of sales | 760.5 | 670.0 | 621.1 | |||||||||
Gross profit | 407.3 | 360.0 | 307.3 | |||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 264.1 | 228.4 | 196.3 | |||||||||
Asbestos-related expenses | 52.1 | 68.4 | 359.4 | |||||||||
Other operating expense (income) | (0.3 | ) | 6.0 | 2.9 | ||||||||
315.9 | 302.8 | 558.6 | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 91.4 | 57.2 | (251.3 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense | (8.0 | ) | (8.1 | ) | (8.1 | ) | ||||||
Interest income | 2.7 | 8.3 | 4.9 | |||||||||
Other income (expense) | (5.4 | ) | 0.6 | 0.3 | ||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 80.7 | 58.0 | (254.2 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax benefit (expense) | (27.2 | ) | (20.3 | ) | 95.3 | |||||||
Income (loss) before extraordinary item | 53.5 | 37.7 | (158.9 | ) | ||||||||
Extraordinary item, net of taxes | — | 2.5 | — | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 53.5 | $ | 40.2 | $ | (158.9 | ) | |||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before extraordinary item | $ | 2.64 | $ | 1.77 | $ | (7.60 | ) | |||||
Extraordinary item | — | 0.12 | — | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 2.64 | $ | 1.89 | $ | (7.60 | ) | |||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before extraordinary item | $ | 2.54 | $ | 1.69 | $ | (7.60 | ) | |||||
Extraordinary item | — | 0.11 | — | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 2.54 | $ | 1.80 | $ | (7.60 | ) | |||||
See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ENPRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
(in millions)
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 53.5 | $ | 40.2 | $ | (158.9 | ) | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 30.9 | 29.1 | 26.4 | |||||||||
Amortization | 13.9 | 11.1 | 8.8 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 1.2 | (8.4 | ) | (104.5 | ) | |||||||
Stock-based compensation | 3.9 | 3.6 | 5.5 | |||||||||
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | (0.8 | ) | (3.8 | ) | (1.3 | ) | ||||||
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net | (2.4 | ) | — | 0.6 | ||||||||
Extraordinary gain, net of taxes | — | (2.5 | ) | — | ||||||||
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions of businesses: | ||||||||||||
Asbestos liabilities, net of insurance receivables | 15.2 | 43.0 | 321.4 | |||||||||
Accounts and notes receivable | 8.3 | (11.0 | ) | (7.9 | ) | |||||||
Inventories | (14.0 | ) | 18.2 | (9.7 | ) | |||||||
Accounts payable | (12.7 | ) | 11.9 | 3.7 | ||||||||
Other current assets and liabilities | (3.6 | ) | (6.4 | ) | (2.9 | ) | ||||||
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities | 4.8 | (20.2 | ) | (5.6 | ) | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 98.2 | 104.8 | 75.6 | |||||||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (49.1 | ) | (46.8 | ) | (41.3 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from sales of assets | 4.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | |||||||||
Proceeds from liquidation of investments | 10.5 | — | — | |||||||||
Reclassification of investments from cash equivalents | — | (19.5 | ) | — | ||||||||
Receipts from restricted cash accounts | 1.1 | 0.2 | 39.8 | |||||||||
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (43.4 | ) | (77.0 | ) | (27.3 | ) | ||||||
Other | 3.5 | 0.5 | 1.1 | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (73.2 | ) | (142.3 | ) | (27.5 | ) | ||||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||
Repayments of debt | (4.1 | ) | (2.1 | ) | (0.5 | ) | ||||||
Common stock repurchases | (69.2 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 | |||||||||
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | 0.8 | 3.8 | 1.3 | |||||||||
Other | — | — | (0.6 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (72.1 | ) | 2.7 | 0.9 | ||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (5.8 | ) | 3.0 | 2.5 | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (52.9 | ) | (31.8 | ) | 51.5 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 129.2 | 161.0 | 109.5 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 76.3 | $ | 129.2 | $ | 161.0 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||||||
Cash paid during the year for: | ||||||||||||
Interest | $ | 8.0 | $ | 8.1 | $ | 7.9 | ||||||
Income taxes | $ | 37.0 | $ | 21.7 | $ | 13.0 | ||||||
Asbestos-related claims and expenses, net of insurance recoveries | $ | 37.0 | $ | 24.9 | $ | 38.0 |
See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ENPRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of December 31, 2008 and 2007
(in millions, except share amounts)
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 76.3 | $ | 129.2 | ||||
Accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4.9 in 2008 and $3.6 in 2007 | 157.7 | 167.6 | ||||||
Asbestos insurance receivable | 67.9 | 70.0 | ||||||
Inventories | 84.8 | 70.3 | ||||||
Other current assets | 40.9 | 55.3 | ||||||
Total current assets | 427.6 | 492.4 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 206.1 | 193.5 | ||||||
Goodwill | 218.1 | 213.8 | ||||||
Other intangible assets | 103.4 | 103.5 | ||||||
Asbestos insurance receivable | 239.5 | 311.5 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 96.5 | 90.3 | ||||||
Other assets | 61.3 | 65.3 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,352.5 | $ | 1,470.3 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Current maturities of long-term debt | $ | 9.6 | $ | 3.6 | ||||
Accounts payable | 66.4 | 80.1 | ||||||
Asbestos liability | 85.3 | 86.9 | ||||||
Other accrued expenses | 86.4 | 89.8 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 247.7 | 260.4 | ||||||
Long-term debt | 172.6 | 182.1 | ||||||
Asbestos liability | 380.2 | 437.5 | ||||||
Pension liability | 80.3 | 18.9 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 74.6 | 96.3 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 955.4 | 995.2 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||
Common stock — $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; issued 20,031,709 shares at December 31, 2008 and 21,631,176 shares at December 31, 2007 | 0.2 | 0.2 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 363.0 | 427.2 | ||||||
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | 52.8 | (0.7 | ) | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (17.4 | ) | 49.9 | |||||
Common stock held in treasury, at cost — 217,790 shares at December 31, 2008 and 223,081 shares at December 31, 2007 | (1.5 | ) | (1.5 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 397.1 | 475.1 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 1,352.5 | $ | 1,470.3 | ||||
See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ENPRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
(dollars and shares in millions)
Retained | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Earnings | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Paid-in | (Accumulated | Comprehensive | Treasury | Shareholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit) | Income (Loss) | Stock | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2005 | 20.8 | $ | 0.2 | $ | 411.4 | $ | 117.9 | $ | 12.0 | $ | (1.6 | ) | $ | 539.9 | ||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | (158.9 | ) | — | — | (158.9 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cumulative translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | 17.3 | — | 17.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Minimum pension liability adjustment | — | — | — | — | 11.9 | — | 11.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on cash flow hedges | — | — | — | — | 0.7 | — | 0.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss | (129.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustment to initially apply SFAS No. 158, net of tax benefit of $8.7 million | — | — | — | — | (14.6 | ) | — | (14.6 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options and other incentive plan activity | 0.2 | — | 7.5 | — | — | 0.1 | 7.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2006 | 21.0 | 0.2 | 418.9 | (41.0 | ) | 27.3 | (1.5 | ) | 403.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | 40.2 | — | — | 40.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cumulative translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | 25.3 | — | 25.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans | — | — | — | — | (2.7 | ) | — | (2.7 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | 62.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustment to initially apply FIN 48 | — | — | — | 0.1 | — | — | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options and other incentive plan activity | 0.4 | — | 8.3 | — | — | — | 8.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2007 | 21.4 | 0.2 | 427.2 | (0.7 | ) | 49.9 | (1.5 | ) | 475.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | 53.5 | — | — | 53.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cumulative translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | (31.6 | ) | — | (31.6 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans | — | — | — | — | (35.6 | ) | — | (35.6 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss on cash flow hedges | — | — | — | — | (0.1 | ) | — | (0.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss | (13.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock repurchases | (1.9 | ) | — | (69.2 | ) | — | — | — | (69.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options and other incentive plan activity | 0.3 | — | 5.0 | — | — | — | 5.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2008 | 19.8 | $ | 0.2 | $ | 363.0 | $ | 52.8 | $ | (17.4 | ) | $ | (1.5 | ) | $ | 397.1 | |||||||||||||
See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ENPRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Overview and Significant Accounting Policies
Overview
EnPro Industries, Inc. (“EnPro” or the “Company”) is a leader in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of well recognized, proprietary engineered industrial products that include sealing products, metal and metal polymer bearings and filament wound products, air compressors, and heavy-duty, medium-speed diesel, natural gas and dual fuel reciprocating engines.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation— The Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications— Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying prior year annual financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
Revenue Recognition— Revenue is recognized at the time title and risk of product ownership is transferred or when services are rendered. Any shipping costs billed to customers are recognized as revenue and expensed in cost of goods sold.
Foreign Currency Translation— The financial statements of those operations whose functional currency is a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars using the current rate method. Under this method, all assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates, and income statement activities are translated using weighted average exchange rates. The foreign currency translation adjustment is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and is included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are included in operating income. Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) totaled $(3.8) million, $0.1 million and $(0.5) million for 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Research and Development Expense— Costs related to research and development activities are expensed as incurred. The Company performs research and development under Company-funded programs for commercial products. Total research and development expenditures in 2008, 2007 and 2006 were $15.3 million, $14.1 million and $12.8 million, respectively.
Income Taxes— The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Temporary differences arising from the difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its carrying amount on the Consolidated Balance Sheet are used to calculate future income tax assets or liabilities. This method also requires the recognition of deferred tax benefits, such as net operating loss carryforwards, to the extent that realization of such benefits is more likely than not. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income (losses) in the
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years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
Cash and Cash Equivalents— Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits and highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase. The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2007, reflects the reclassification of $19.5 million of unrestricted cash balances to other current and noncurrent assets based on changes in expected maturity dates of the underlying investments. Much of this has subsequently been collected and only $7.1 million remains classified in other current and noncurrent assets at December 31, 2008.
Receivables— Accounts receivable are stated at the historical carrying amount net of write-offs and allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable based on historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that the Company has identified. Doubtful accounts receivable are written off when a settlement is reached for an amount that is less than the outstanding historical balance or when the Company has determined the balance will not be collected.
The balances billed but not paid by customers pursuant to retainage provisions in long-term contracts and programs will be due upon completion of the contracts and acceptance by the owner. At December 31, 2008, the Company had $3.1 million of retentions expected to be collected in 2009 recorded in accounts and notes receivable and $3.2 million of retentions expected to be collected beyond 2009 recorded in other noncurrent assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. At December 31, 2007, the Company had $3.9 million of current retentions and $2.4 million of non-current retentions recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Inventories— Certain domestic inventories are valued by the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) cost method. Inventories not valued by the LIFO method, other than inventoried costs relating to long-term contracts and programs, are valued using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) cost method, and are recorded at the lower of cost or market. Approximately 39% and 45% of inventories were valued by the LIFO method in 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Inventoried costs relating to long-term contracts and programs are stated at the actual production cost, including factory overhead, incurred to date. Progress payments related to long-term contracts and programs are shown as a reduction of inventories. Initial program start-up costs and other nonrecurring costs are expensed as incurred. Inventoried costs relating to long-term contracts and programs are reduced by any amounts in excess of estimated realizable value and charged to cost of sales.
Property, Plant and Equipment— Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Major renewals and betterments are capitalized; whereas, maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation of plant and equipment is determined on the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets: buildings and improvements, 3 to 40 years; machinery and equipment, 3 to 20 years.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets— Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets of acquired businesses. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is subject to annual impairment testing conducted each year as of October 1. The goodwill asset impairment test involves comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a second step of comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill to the carrying amount of that goodwill is required to measure the potential goodwill impairment loss. Interim tests may be required if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. The Company
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completed its required annual impairment tests of goodwill as of October 1, 2008, 2007 and 2006. The results of these assessments did not indicate any impairment of the goodwill.
As of November 30, 2008, due to the recent deterioration in the global economic environment and the decline in the Company’s market capitalization, the Company concluded there was an indication of possible impairment and conducted an interim goodwill impairment test. Certain key assumptions used to determine the fair value of each reporting unit as of November 30, 2008 were revised to reflect: (a) significant reductions in future expected cash flows for the period from 2009 to 2013 due to the continuing soft economy, and (b) a discount rate of 12.3%, which was based on the Company’s best estimate of the after-tax weighted average cost of capital, adjusted for its increased level of financial risk and the increased risk associated with its future operations.
As a result of the first step of the interim goodwill impairment analysis, the fair value of each reporting unit exceeded its carrying value. Therefore, the second step was not necessary. However, a 7% decline in fair value of the Company’s GGB reporting unit or a 16% decline in fair value of the Company’s Plastomer Technologies reporting unit would have caused the carrying values for these reporting units to be in excess of fair values which would require the second step to be performed. The second step could have resulted in an impairment loss for goodwill.
While the Company believes it has made reasonable estimates and assumptions to calculate the fair value of the reporting units and other intangible assets, it is possible a material change could occur. If the Company’s actual results are not consistent with its estimates and assumptions used to calculate fair value, it may be required to perform the second step which could result in a material impairment of its goodwill at some point in the future.
Other intangible assets are recorded at cost, or when acquired as a part of a business combination, at estimated fair value. These assets include customer relationships, patents and other technology agreements, trademarks, licenses and non-compete agreements. Intangible assets that have definite lives are amortized using a method that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the assets are consumed or the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 2 to 25 years. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are subject to at least annual impairment testing, which compares the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. The results of these assessments did not indicate any impairment to these intangible assets for the years presented.
Asbestos— In 2005 and the first three quarters of 2006, the Company recorded a liability related to asbestos claims at the low end of a broad ten-year range of equally likely estimates provided by the firm of Bates White, LLC (“Bates White”), a recognized expert in the field of estimating asbestos-related liabilities. Due to the uncertain nature of the estimated liability, the Company and Bates White believed that no single amount in the range was a better estimate than any other amount within the range. In accordance with the applicable accounting rules, the Company recorded a liability for these claims at the lower end of the range of estimated potential liabilities. In the fourth quarter of 2006, based on the Company’s experience over the prior two years and other factors, management identified a best estimate within the Bates White range and adjusted the liability accordingly.
The significant assumptions underlying the material components of the estimated liability include: the number and trend of claims to be asserted; the mix of alleged diseases or impairment; the trend in the number of claims for non-malignant cases; the probability that some existing and potential future claims will eventually be dismissed without payment; the estimated amount to be paid per claim, and the timing and impact of large amounts that will become available for the payment of claims from the 524(g) trusts of former defendants in bankruptcy. The actual number of future actions filed per year and the payments made to resolve those claims could exceed those reflected in management’s estimate of the liability.
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With the assistance of Bates White, the Company periodically reviews the period over which it can make a reasonable estimate, the assumptions underlying the Company’s estimate, the range of reasonably possible potential liabilities and management’s estimate of the liability, and adjusts the estimate if necessary. Changing circumstances and new data that may become available could cause a change in the estimated liability in the future by an amount that cannot currently be reasonably estimated, and that increase could be significant and material. Additional discussion is included in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Commitments and Contingencies — Asbestos.”
Derivative Instruments— The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to various risks. The use of these financial instruments modifies the exposure with the intent of reducing the risk to the Company. The Company does not use financial instruments for trading purposes, nor does it use leveraged financial instruments. The counterparties to these contractual arrangements are major financial institutions. The Company uses several different financial institutions for derivative contracts to minimize the concentration of credit risk. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 133”), as amended, requires that all derivative instruments be reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and that changes in a derivative’s fair value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge criteria are met.
The Company is exposed to foreign currency risks that arise from normal business operations. These risks include the translation of local currency balances on its foreign subsidiaries’ balance sheets, intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries and transactions denominated in foreign currencies. The Company strives to control its exposure to these risks through its normal operating activities and, where appropriate, through derivative instruments. The Company has entered into contracts to hedge forecasted transactions occurring at various dates through December 2010 that are denominated in foreign currencies. The notional amount of foreign exchange contracts hedging foreign currency transactions was $130.3 million and $141.5 million at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. These contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges. As cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the contracts is reported in accumulated other comprehensive income and the ineffective portion is reported in income. Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified into income in the period that the hedged transactions affect earnings. It is anticipated that $0.2 million of the amounts within accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2008, will be reclassified into income within the next twelve months.
Fair Value Measurements— On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157,“Fair Value Measurements,”(“SFAS 157”) for financial assets and liabilities. As permitted by FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No 157,” the Company elected to defer the adoption of SFAS 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities. SFAS 157 provides a framework for measuring fair value and requires expanded disclosures regarding fair value measurements. SFAS 157 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
SFAS 157 utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:
• | Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. | ||
• | Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active |
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markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active. | |||
• | Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions. |
New Accounting Pronouncements— In December 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Staff Position No. 132(R)-1,“Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets”(“FSP 132(R)-1”). FSP 132(R)-1 amends FASB Statement No. 132(R),“Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits”to require additional disclosures about assets held in an employer’s defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan. FSP 132(R)-1 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. Since FSP 132(R)-1 requires only additional disclosures, adoption of the standard will not affect the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In May 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash Upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)” (“APB 14-1”). APB 14-1 requires the issuer of certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash on conversion to separately account for the liability and equity components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. APB 14-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is not permitted; however, the transition guidance requires retrospective application to all periods presented.
The impact of adopting APB 14-1 as of January 1, 2009 is expected to result in decreases in noncurrent assets (deferred tax assets and capitalized debt issuance costs) totaling $18.7 million, a decrease in long-term debt of $47.7 million and an increase in equity of $29.0 million.
If the Company had accounted for its convertible debt using APB 14-1 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, pro forma net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share would have been as follows:
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Net income (loss): | ||||||||||||
As reported | $ | 53.5 | $ | 40.2 | $ | (158.9 | ) | |||||
APB 14-1 impact | (2.9 | ) | (2.6 | ) | (2.3 | ) | ||||||
Pro forma | $ | 50.6 | $ | 37.6 | $ | (161.2 | ) | |||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||
As reported | $ | 2.64 | $ | 1.89 | $ | (7.60 | ) | |||||
Pro forma | $ | 2.50 | $ | 1.77 | $ | (7.72 | ) | |||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||
As reported | $ | 2.54 | $ | 1.80 | $ | (7.60 | ) | |||||
Pro forma | $ | 2.40 | $ | 1.68 | $ | (7.72 | ) |
It is estimated that annual earnings after taxes will be reduced between $3.1 million and $5.1 million over the remaining life of the convertible debt as a result of the increase in non-cash interest expense that will need to be recorded using the effective interest rate method for the debt discount amortization computation.
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, "Disclosures About Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133”(“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS 133 with the intent to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of: (a) how and why an
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entity uses derivative instruments; (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS 133 and its related interpretations; and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. Since SFAS 161 requires only additional disclosures concerning derivatives and hedging activities, adoption of the statement will not affect the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”) and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – an Amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS 160”). These new standards will significantly change the financial accounting and reporting for future business combination transactions and noncontrolling (or minority) interests in consolidated financial statements on a prospective basis. The Company will be required to adopt SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Adoption of SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 will not affect the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, but may have an effect on accounting for future business combinations.
2. Acquisitions
In June 2008, the Company purchased the 20% ownership of the minority shareholder of Garlock Pty Limited in Australia. Subsequent to the share purchase, the Company owns 100% of Garlock Pty Limited, which is in the Sealing Products segment. In May 2008, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Air Perfection, Inc., a privately-held business which audits, sells and services compressed air systems. This acquisition is included in the Company’s Engineered Products segment. In February 2008, the Company acquired V.W. Kaiser Engineering, a privately-held manufacturer of pins, bushings and suspension kits for the commercial vehicle aftermarket. In January 2008, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Sinflex Sealing Technologies, a distributor and manufacturer of industrial sealing products, located in Shanghai, China. These acquisitions are included in the Company’s Sealing Products segment. The Company also purchased several small product lines during 2008.
The acquisitions completed during 2008 were paid for with $43.4 million in cash. They resulted in increases in working capital of $6.7 million, property, plant and equipment of $1.9 million, goodwill of $18.3 million, other intangible assets of $20.8 million, other noncurrent assets of $0.3 million and debt of $0.4 million, as well as decreases in long-term deferred tax assets of $6.6 million and other noncurrent liabilities of $2.4 million. The purchase price allocations of recently acquired businesses are subject to the completion of the valuation of certain assets and liabilities.
In June 2007, the Company acquired Texflo Machining Ltd., a privately-held company that services and repairs reciprocating compressors, primarily for the natural gas market in western Canada. In July 2007, the Company acquired Compressor Products International Limited, a privately-held manufacturer of critical sealing components for reciprocating compressors, gas engines and related equipment. These acquisitions are included in the Company’s Engineered Products segment. The Company also purchased the remaining ownership interest in one of its subsidiaries and two small product lines during 2007.
The acquisitions completed during 2007 were paid for with $77.0 million in cash. They resulted in increases in property, plant and equipment of $4.5 million, goodwill of $42.3 million, other intangible assets of $40.3 million and debt of $2.2 million, decreases in long-term deferred tax assets of $7.6 million, other noncurrent liabilities of $4.1 million and working capital of $0.3 million, as well as an
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extraordinary gain of $4.1 million related to the purchase of the remaining ownership interest in one of the Company’s subsidiaries. The gain was recorded net of $1.6 million of income taxes.
In May 2006, the Company acquired Allwest Compressor Services (“Allwest”), a privately-held manufacturer of compressor components primarily for the natural gas and oil production industries in Western Canada. Allwest, along with Southwest Compressor Services and H.A.R. Compressor Products, which were also acquired during the year, are included in the Company’s Engineered Products segment. In July 2006, the Company acquired Amicon Plastics, a privately-held company that manufactures and sells customized fluoropolymer and engineered plastic components to semiconductor, pump and valve, oilfield and other industries. This acquisition is included in the Company’s Sealing Products segment.
The acquisitions completed during 2006 were paid for with $27.3 million in cash, and a $1.0 million note payable to one of the sellers.
3. Other Operating Expense (Income)
The Company incurred $4.6 million, $6.0 million and $2.3 million of restructuring costs during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
In 2005, the Company approved a plan to modernize the Palmyra, New York facilities of Garlock Sealing Technologies, included within the Sealing Products segment. Garlock Sealing Technologies has been on its current site since the early 1900s, with the buildings dating from 1907 to 1956. The project will reduce the number of buildings on the site from 26 to 7 and eliminate 350,000 square feet of space, or approximately half of the space currently under roof. Work on the project began in the second half of 2005. The modernization will be completed over six years at an expected cost, including expenses and capital expenditures, of approximately $45 million, excluding the impact of grants, tax abatements and tax credits. Through 2008, the Company has recorded expenses, primarily demolition of existing structures, site remediation and equipment relocation of $8.0 million and capital expenditures of $22.5 million, offset by $8.6 million of grants, tax abatements and tax credits. It is currently anticipated that an additional $8.5 million of expenses and $6.4 million of capital expenditures will be incurred to complete the project, offset by an additional $13.4 million of tax abatements and tax credits.
During 2007, the Company announced the planned consolidation of facilities for a unit within the Sealing Products segment. Approximately $0.6 million of costs were incurred during 2007 of the total $2.3 million for the entire initiative. Workforce reductions announced totaled 34, primarily hourly manufacturing positions, all of which took place during 2008. The project was completed in 2008. In connection with this facilities consolidation, the Company sold a building for $3.0 million, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $2.2 million. This gain is included in other operating expense (income) for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Several smaller restructuring initiatives were begun and completed during 2008, primarily the consolidation of two small facilities. Approximately $0.9 million of costs were incurred.
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Restructuring reserves at December 31, 2008, as well as activity during the year, consisted of:
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December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2007 | Provision | Payments | 2008 | |||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Personnel-related costs | $ | 0.4 | $ | 1.6 | $ | (0.8 | ) | $ | 1.2 | |||||||
Facility demolition and relocation costs | — | 3.0 | (3.0 | ) | — | |||||||||||
$ | 0.4 | $ | 4.6 | $ | (3.8 | ) | $ | 1.2 | ||||||||
Restructuring reserves at December 31, 2007, as well as activity during the year, consisted of:
Direct | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance | Credits to | Balance | ||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | Environmental | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
2006 | Provision | Payments | Liabilities | 2007 | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Personnel-related costs | $ | 0.1 | $ | 0.7 | $ | (0.4 | ) | $ | — | $ | 0.4 | |||||||||
Facility demolition and relocation costs | — | 5.3 | (3.0 | ) | (2.3 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
$ | 0.1 | $ | 6.0 | $ | (3.4 | ) | $ | (2.3 | ) | $ | 0.4 | |||||||||
Restructuring reserves at December 31, 2006, as well as activity during the year, consisted of:
Direct | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance | Credits to | Balance | ||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | Environmental | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
2005 | Provision | Payments | Liabilities | 2006 | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Personnel-related costs | $ | 0.1 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 0.1 | ||||||||||
Facility demolition and relocation costs | — | 2.3 | (0.9 | ) | (1.4 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
$ | 0.1 | $ | 2.3 | $ | (0.9 | ) | $ | (1.4 | ) | $ | 0.1 | |||||||||
Restructuring costs by reportable segment are as follows:
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2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||
Sealing Products | $ | 3.7 | $ | 6.0 | $ | 2.3 | ||||||
Engineered Products | 0.9 | — | — | |||||||||
$ | 4.6 | $ | 6.0 | $ | 2.3 | |||||||
Also included in other operating expense (income) for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $2.5 million received related to the favorable settlement of a warranty claim against a supplier.
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4. Other Income (Expense)
Included in other non-operating expense for the year ended December 31, 2008, were $3.4 million of incremental costs for legal, financial and strategic advice and proxy solicitation in connection with the contested election of directors initiated by one of the Company’s shareholders. On April 11, 2008, an agreement with the shareholder was entered into that resolved the contested election.
5. Income Taxes
Income (loss) before income taxes and extraordinary items as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Operations consists of the following:
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||
Domestic | $ | 32.5 | $ | 12.4 | $ | (285.7 | ) | |||||
Foreign | 48.2 | 45.6 | 31.5 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 80.7 | $ | 58.0 | $ | (254.2 | ) | |||||
A summary of income tax benefit (expense) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations before extraordinary items is as follows:
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||
Current: | ||||||||||||
Federal | $ | (10.2 | ) | $ | (10.6 | ) | $ | 2.0 | ||||
Foreign | (14.9 | ) | (17.3 | ) | (10.6 | ) | ||||||
State | (0.9 | ) | (0.8 | ) | (0.6 | ) | ||||||
(26.0 | ) | (28.7 | ) | (9.2 | ) | |||||||
Deferred: | ||||||||||||
Federal | (0.1 | ) | 6.5 | 99.2 | ||||||||
Foreign | (1.1 | ) | 1.5 | (2.4 | ) | |||||||
State | — | 0.4 | 7.7 | |||||||||
(1.2 | ) | 8.4 | 104.5 | |||||||||
Total | $ | (27.2 | ) | $ | (20.3 | ) | $ | 95.3 | ||||
Significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows:
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Deferred income tax assets: | ||||||||
Accrual for post-retirement benefits other than pensions | $ | 3.1 | $ | 3.0 | ||||
Environmental reserves | 8.3 | 10.4 | ||||||
Retained liabilities of previously owned businesses | 12.3 | 12.1 | ||||||
Call options | 16.8 | 18.7 | ||||||
Inventories | — | 1.9 | ||||||
Accruals and reserves | 18.3 | 18.0 | ||||||
Minimum pension liability | 33.1 | 10.1 | ||||||
Asbestos accrual | 153.1 | 143.4 | ||||||
Total deferred income tax assets | 245.0 | 217.6 | ||||||
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Deferred income tax liabilities: | ||||||||
Pensions | (3.2 | ) | (4.8 | ) | ||||
Tax depreciation and amortization in excess of book | (44.5 | ) | (37.1 | ) | ||||
Payments in excess of insurance recoveries | (78.1 | ) | (62.5 | ) | ||||
Inventories | (0.8 | ) | — | |||||
Other | — | (0.8 | ) | |||||
Total deferred income tax liabilities | (126.6 | ) | (105.2 | ) | ||||
Net deferred income taxes | $ | 118.4 | $ | 112.4 | ||||
The Company concluded that a valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets at December 31, 2008 and 2007, was not required. The Company’s methodology for determining the realizability of deferred tax assets involves estimates of future taxable income from its operations. These estimates are projected through the life of the related deferred tax assets based on assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable and consistent with current operating results. Changes in future operating results not currently forecasted may have a significant impact on the realization of deferred tax assets.
The effective income tax rate from operations varied from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
Percent of Pretax Income | ||||||||||||
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Statutory federal income tax rate | 35.0 | % | 35.0 | % | (35.0 | )% | ||||||
Credits | (0.3 | ) | (1.6 | ) | — | |||||||
State and local taxes | 1.2 | 0.7 | (2.8 | ) | ||||||||
Domestic manufacturers’ deduction | (1.0 | ) | (0.5 | ) | (0.1 | ) | ||||||
Foreign tax rate differences | (2.0 | ) | (2.6 | ) | 0.2 | |||||||
Uncertain tax positions | 1.3 | 2.7 | — | |||||||||
Audit settlements | (2.1 | ) | (0.7 | ) | — | |||||||
Other items | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.2 | |||||||||
Effective income tax rate | 33.7 | % | 35.0 | % | (37.5 | )% | ||||||
At December 31, 2008, the Company had undistributed earnings of approximately $73.6 million from subsidiaries in Australia, Canada, Mexico and Brazil that are not considered to be permanently reinvested. Based on current income tax rates, the Company believes the tax effect on any distribution will be immaterial due to the Company’s foreign tax credit position. Accordingly, no deferred taxes have been provided for these undistributed foreign earnings.
The Company has not provided for the federal and foreign withholding taxes on $140.9 million of the remaining foreign subsidiaries’ undistributed earnings as of December 31, 2008, because such earnings are intended to be reinvested indefinitely. On repatriation, certain foreign countries impose withholding taxes. The amount of withholding tax that would be payable on remittance of the entire amount would approximate $12.0 million. Based on current income tax rates, the Company believes the tax effect of any distribution will be immaterial due to the Company’s foreign tax credit position.
The Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”) on January 1, 2007. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company had $5.6 million and $19.1 million, respectively, of liabilities recorded for unrecognized tax benefits. These amounts included interest of $0.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively. The unrecognized tax benefit
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balances as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, also included $1.6 million and $13.2 million, respectively, for tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility was highly certain but for which there was uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. Included in the unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, were cumulative amounts of $4.0 million and $5.9 million, respectively, for uncertain tax positions that would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized. The Company records interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of the unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest) is as follows:
(in millions) | 2008 | 2007 | ||||||
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 17.2 | $ | 21.8 | ||||
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 2.5 | 0.7 | ||||||
Additions for tax positions of prior years | 0.7 | 0.1 | ||||||
Reductions for tax positions of prior years | — | (4.5 | ) | |||||
Reductions as a result of audit settlements | (15.3 | ) | (0.9 | ) | ||||
Balance at end of year | $ | 5.1 | $ | 17.2 | ||||
During the year ending December 31, 2008, the Company recorded a net non-cash benefit of $1.8 million to income tax expense related to the reversal of reserves for uncertain tax benefits resulting from the completion of the U.S. federal income tax return examination for 2003 to 2006.
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. Substantially all state, local and foreign income tax returns for the years 2003 through 2007 are open to examination. The U.S. federal income tax return for 2007 is also open to examination. Various foreign and state tax returns are currently under examination and may conclude within the next twelve months. The final outcomes of these audits are not yet determinable; however, management believes that any assessments that may arise will not be material to the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
6. Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing the applicable net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is calculated using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock as adjusted for any potentially dilutive shares as of the balance sheet date. The computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share is as follows:
(in millions, except per share amounts) | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||
Numerator (basic and diluted): | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 53.5 | $ | 40.2 | $ | (158.9 | ) | |||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||
Weighted-average shares – basic | 20.2 | 21.3 | 20.9 | |||||||||
Share-based awards | 0.5 | 0.5 | — | |||||||||
Convertible debentures | 0.3 | 0.5 | — | |||||||||
Other | 0.1 | — | — | |||||||||
Weighted-average shares – diluted | 21.1 | 22.3 | 20.9 | |||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 2.64 | $ | 1.89 | $ | (7.60 | ) | |||||
Diluted | $ | 2.54 | $ | 1.80 | $ | (7.60 | ) | |||||
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As discussed further in Note 10, the Company has issued convertible debentures. Under the terms of the debentures, the Company would settle the par amount of its obligations in cash and the remaining obligations, if any, in common shares. In accordance with the current applicable accounting guidelines, the Company includes the conversion option effect in diluted earnings per share during such periods when the Company’s stock price exceeds the initial conversion price of $33.79 per share.
In 2006, there was a loss attributable to common shares. Potentially dilutive share-based awards of 0.6 million shares and convertible debentures of 0.1 million shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as they were antidilutive.
7. Inventories
Inventories consists of the following:
As of December 31, | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Finished products | $ | 53.5 | $ | 45.7 | ||||
Costs relating to long-term contracts and programs | 41.5 | 19.4 | ||||||
Work in process | 16.1 | 23.0 | ||||||
Raw materials and supplies | 36.9 | 30.8 | ||||||
148.0 | 118.9 | |||||||
Reserve to reduce certain inventories to LIFO basis | (16.9 | ) | (16.2 | ) | ||||
Progress payments | (46.3 | ) | (32.4 | ) | ||||
Total | $ | 84.8 | $ | 70.3 | ||||
8. Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following:
As of December 31, | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Land | $ | 3.5 | $ | 4.0 | ||||
Buildings and improvements | 115.0 | 107.7 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment | 369.7 | 344.1 | ||||||
Construction in progress | 23.8 | 33.1 | ||||||
512.0 | 488.9 | |||||||
Less accumulated depreciation | (305.9 | ) | (295.4 | ) | ||||
Total | $ | 206.1 | $ | 193.5 | ||||
Construction in progress was reduced by $1.5 million as of December 31, 2008, for grants and credits receivable from governmental agencies to reimburse the Company for expenditures made on the Palmyra, New York modernization project.
9. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The changes in the net carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows:
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Engine | ||||||||||||||||
Sealing | Engineered | Products and | ||||||||||||||
Products | Products | Services | Total | |||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Goodwill, net as of December 31, 2006 | $ | 48.6 | $ | 105.9 | $ | 7.1 | $ | 161.6 | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation | 1.2 | 8.7 | — | 9.9 | ||||||||||||
Acquisitions | — | 42.3 | — | 42.3 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill, net as of December 31, 2007 | 49.8 | 156.9 | 7.1 | 213.8 | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | (1.3 | ) | (12.7 | ) | — | (14.0 | ) | |||||||||
Acquisitions | 17.9 | 0.4 | — | 18.3 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill, net as of December 31, 2008 | $ | 66.4 | $ | 144.6 | $ | 7.1 | $ | 218.1 | ||||||||
The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of identifiable intangible assets is as follows:
As of December 31, 2008 | As of December 31, 2007 | |||||||||||||||
Gross | Gross | |||||||||||||||
Carrying | Accumulated | Carrying | Accumulated | |||||||||||||
Amount | Amortization | Amount | Amortization | |||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | $ | 77.3 | $ | 27.1 | $ | 68.4 | $ | 20.9 | ||||||||
Existing technology | 22.4 | 5.0 | 21.0 | 3.8 | ||||||||||||
Trademarks | 36.5 | 6.4 | 38.4 | 5.8 | ||||||||||||
Other | 14.1 | 8.4 | 13.3 | 7.1 | ||||||||||||
$ | 150.3 | $ | 46.9 | $ | 141.1 | $ | 37.6 | |||||||||
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was $10.8 million, $7.8 million and $6.1 million, respectively. Amortization expense for these intangible assets for the years 2009 through 2013 is estimated to be $10.3 million, $10.1 million, $9.7 million, $9.1 million and $8.4 million, respectively. The Company has trademarks with indefinite lives that were included in the table above with a carrying amount of approximately $23 million as of December 31, 2008 that were not amortized.
10. Long-Term Debt
The Company’s long-term debt at December 31, 2008 and 2007 is summarized as follows:
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Convertible Debentures | $ | 172.5 | $ | 172.5 | ||||
Coltec Senior Notes | — | 3.1 | ||||||
Industrial revenue bonds | 9.6 | 9.6 | ||||||
Other notes payable | 0.1 | 0.5 | ||||||
182.2 | 185.7 | |||||||
Less current maturities of long-term debt | 9.6 | 3.6 | ||||||
$ | 172.6 | $ | 182.1 | |||||
The Company’s primary U.S. operating subsidiaries have a senior secured revolving credit facility with a group of banks. The credit agreement for this facility was originally executed on May 16,
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2002. On April 26, 2006, the Company and its primary U.S. operating subsidiaries amended and extended the facility. As amended, the maximum initial amount available for borrowings under the facility is $75 million. Under certain conditions, the borrowers may request that the facility be increased by up to $25 million, to $100 million total. The facility matures on April 21, 2011. Borrowings are available at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.00% to 1.75%. The Company pays an annual unused line fee of 0.25%.
There have been no borrowings under this credit facility since its inception. Borrowings under the credit facility would be collateralized by receivables, inventories, intellectual property, insurance receivables and all other personal property assets (other than fixed assets) of the Company and its U.S. subsidiaries, and by pledges of 65% of the capital stock of its foreign subsidiaries and 100% of the capital stock of its domestic subsidiaries. The credit facility contains customary restrictions, covenants and events of default for financings of this type, including but not limited to limitations on the ability to pay dividends, limitations on the incurrence and repayment of additional debt and maintenance of a fixed charge coverage financial ratio. Certain of the covenants and restrictions apply only if availability under the facility falls below certain levels.
In 2005, the Company issued $172.5 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Debentures (the “Debentures”). The Debentures bear interest at the annual rate of 3.9375%, with interest due on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The Debentures will mature on October 15, 2015 unless they are converted prior to that date. The Debentures are the Company’s direct, unsecured and unsubordinated obligations and would rank equal in priority with all unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness and senior in right of payment to all subordinated indebtedness. They would effectively rank junior to all secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness. The Debentures do not contain any financial covenants.
Holders may convert the Debentures into cash and shares of the Company’s common stock, under certain circumstances. The initial conversion rate, which is subject to adjustment, is 29.5972 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Debentures. This is equal to an initial conversion price of $33.79 per share. The debentures may be converted under the following circumstances:
• | during any fiscal quarter (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the closing price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading-day period ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter was 130% or more of the then current conversion price per share of common stock on that 30th trading day; | ||
• | during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading-day period (which is referred to as the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per debenture for each day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the closing price of the Company’s common stock and the applicable conversion rate for the debentures; | ||
• | on or after September 15, 2015; | ||
• | upon the occurrence of specified corporate transactions; or | ||
• | in connection with a transaction or event constituting a “change of control.” |
The conditions that permit conversion were not satisfied at December 31, 2008.
Upon conversion of any Debentures, the principal amount would be settled in cash. Specifically, in connection with any conversion, the Company will satisfy its obligations under the Debentures by
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delivering to holders, in respect of each $1,000 aggregate principal amount of Debentures being converted:
• | cash equal to the lesser of $1,000 or the Conversion Value, and | ||
• | to the extent the Conversion Value exceeds $1,000, a number of shares equal to the sum of, for each day of the Cash Settlement Period (defined below), (1) 5% of the difference between (A) the product of the conversion rate (plus any additional shares as an adjustment upon a change of control) and the closing price of the Company’s common stock for such date and (B) $1,000, divided by (2) the closing price of the Company’s common stock for such day. |
“Conversion Value” means the product of (1) the conversion rate in effect (plus any additional shares as an adjustment upon a change of control) and (2) the average of the closing prices of the Company’s common stock for the 20 consecutive trading days beginning on the second trading day after the conversion date for those Debentures.
The industrial revenue bonds are payable in full in 2009 and bear interest at rates ranging from 6.4% to 6.55%.
Future principal payments on long-term debt are as follows:
(in millions) | ||||
2009 | $ | 9.6 | ||
2010 | 0.1 | |||
2011 | — | |||
2012 | — | |||
2013 | — | |||
Thereafter | 172.5 | |||
$ | 182.2 | |||
11. Fair Value Measurements
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:
Fair Value Measurements as of | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2008 | ||||||||||||||||
Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Cash equivalents | $ | 65.8 | $ | 65.8 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
Crucible back-up trust assets | 22.4 | 22.4 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Cash management fund | 7.1 | — | 7.1 | — | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency derivatives | 1.8 | — | 1.8 | — | ||||||||||||
Deferred compensation assets | 2.6 | 2.6 | — | — | ||||||||||||
$ | 99.7 | $ | 90.8 | $ | 8.9 | $ | — | |||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Deferred compensation liabilities | $ | 4.1 | $ | 4.1 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
Foreign currency derivatives | 0.7 | — | 0.7 | — | ||||||||||||
$ | 4.8 | $ | 4.1 | $ | 0.7 | $ | — | |||||||||
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The Company’s cash equivalents, Crucible back-up trust assets and deferred compensation assets and liabilities are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices. For further discussion of the Crucible back-up trust, see Note 17, “Commitments and Contingencies – Crucible Materials Corporation.” The fair values for foreign currency derivatives are based on quoted market prices from various banks for similar instruments.
In December 2007, the Company was notified that the cash management fund held at a financial institution would be closed and liquidated. In addition, (1) cash redemptions were temporarily suspended, although redemptions could be filled through a pro-rata distribution of the underlying securities, consisting principally of high-quality corporate debt, mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities; (2) the fund’s valuation would be based on the market value of the underlying securities, whereas historically the fund’s valuation was based on amortized cost; and (3) interest would continue to accrue. Due to this event, the Company re-evaluated the nature of the investment and determined that it should be reclassified as an investment rather than as a cash equivalent in its Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company has been advised by the fund manager that the intention is to make an orderly liquidation of the cash management fund with the goal of preserving and distributing as much of the original investment values as possible to the fund investors. The fair value of the cash management fund assets is determined through a combination of broker quotations, alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency and review of management, and is reflected in the net asset value of the fund. In the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company recorded expense of $2.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively, related to decreases in the value of the cash management fund which is included in other income (expense) in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The carrying values of the Company’s significant financial instruments reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate their respective fair values at December 31, 2008 and 2007, except for the following instruments:
2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||||
Carrying | Fair | Carrying | Fair | |||||||||||||
Value | Value | Value | Value | |||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt | $ | 182.2 | $ | 145.1 | $ | 185.7 | $ | 215.9 |
The fair values for long-term debt are based on quoted market prices or on rates available to the Company for debt with similar terms and maturities.
12. Pensions and Postretirement Benefits
The Company and its subsidiaries have several non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering eligible employees in the United States, Canada, Mexico and several European countries. Salaried employees’ benefit payments are generally determined using a formula that is based on an employee’s compensation and length of service. The Company closed its defined benefit pension plan for new salaried employees in the United States who joined the Company after January 1, 2006, and effective January 1, 2007, benefits were frozen for all salaried employees who were not age 40 or older as of December 31, 2006, and other employees who chose to freeze their benefits. Hourly employees’ benefit payments are generally determined using stated amounts for each year of service. The Company’s employees also participate in voluntary contributory retirement savings plans for salaried and hourly employees maintained by the Company and its subsidiaries. Under these plans, eligible employees can receive matching contributions up to the first 6% of their eligible earnings. Effective January 1, 2007, those employees whose defined benefit pension plan benefits were frozen receive an additional 2%
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Company contribution each year. The Company recorded $6.9 million, $6.2 million and $5.2 million in expenses in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively, for matching contributions under these plans.
The Company’s general funding policy for qualified defined benefit pension plans is to contribute amounts that are at least sufficient to satisfy regulatory funding standards. In both 2007 and 2006, the Company contributed discretionary amounts of $10.0 million to the U.S. pension plans. The Company anticipates that there will be a required funding of $6.4 million in 2009. The Company expects to make total contributions of approximately $0.9 million in 2009 to the foreign pension plans. The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for the defined benefit pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $190.0 million, $177.6 million and $109.7 million at December 31, 2008, and $186.7 million, $172.5 million and $167.5 million at December 31, 2007, respectively.
The Company amortizes prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses using the straight-line basis over the average future service life of active participants.
The Company provides, through non-qualified plans, supplemental pension benefits to a limited number of employees. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries also sponsor unfunded defined benefit postretirement plans that provide certain health-care and life insurance benefits to eligible employees. The health-care plans are contributory, with retiree contributions adjusted periodically, and contain other cost-sharing features, such as deductibles and coinsurance. The life insurance plans are generally noncontributory. The amounts included in “Other Benefits” in the following tables include the non-qualified plans and the other defined benefit postretirement plans discussed above.
Domestic Plans
The following table sets forth the changes in projected benefit obligations and plan assets of the Company’s U.S. defined benefit pension and other non-qualified and postretirement plans as of and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
Pension Benefits | Other Benefits | |||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Change in Projected Benefit Obligations | ||||||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligations at beginning of year | $ | 168.6 | $ | 155.8 | $ | 12.9 | $ | 11.9 | ||||||||
Service cost | 5.8 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||
Interest cost | 10.4 | 9.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | ||||||||||||
Actuarial loss | 1.7 | 3.0 | 0.7 | — | ||||||||||||
Amendments | 0.5 | 0.4 | — | 0.5 | ||||||||||||
Administrative expenses | (1.2 | ) | (1.3 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||
Benefits paid | (5.5 | ) | (4.8 | ) | (1.2 | ) | (1.7 | ) | ||||||||
Projected benefit obligations at end of year | 180.3 | 168.6 | 14.1 | 12.9 | ||||||||||||
Change in Plan Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | 157.1 | 143.2 | ||||||||||||||
Actual return on plan assets | (44.2 | ) | 10.0 | |||||||||||||
Administrative expenses | (1.2 | ) | (1.3 | ) | ||||||||||||
Company contributions | — | 10.0 | ||||||||||||||
Benefits paid | (5.5 | ) | (4.8 | ) | ||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at end of year | 106.2 | 157.1 | ||||||||||||||
Funded Status at End of Year | $ | (74.1 | ) | $ | (11.5 | ) | $ | (14.1 | ) | $ | (12.9 | ) | ||||
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Pension Benefits | Other Benefits | |||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (4.2 | ) | $ | (0.8 | ) | ||||||
Noncurrent liabilities | (74.1 | ) | (11.5 | ) | (9.9 | ) | (12.1 | ) | ||||||||
$ | (74.1 | ) | $ | (11.5 | ) | $ | (14.1 | ) | $ | (12.9 | ) | |||||
Recent volatility in the equity and fixed income markets has caused a significant decline in the value of the U.S. pension plan assets and an increase in plan liabilities. The resulting decline in the plans’ funded status has created the requirement of significant charges to accumulated other comprehensive income during the year ended December 31, 2008. Pre-tax charges recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 consist of:
Pension Benefits | Other Benefits | |||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Net actuarial loss | $ | 78.9 | $ | 20.3 | $ | 3.0 | $ | 2.5 | ||||||||
Prior service cost | 3.7 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||
$ | 82.6 | $ | 24.8 | $ | 4.4 | $ | 4.1 | |||||||||
The accumulated benefit obligation for all domestic defined benefit pension plans was $169.0 million and $156.7 million at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Pension Benefits | Other Benefits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Periodic Benefit Cost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | 5.8 | $ | 5.8 | $ | 7.4 | $ | 1.0 | $ | 1.5 | $ | 0.9 | ||||||||||||
Interest cost | 10.4 | 9.7 | 8.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | (13.1 | ) | (12.5 | ) | (10.5 | ) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service cost | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | (0.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Recognized net actuarial loss | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Curtailment loss | — | — | 0.2 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Net periodic benefit cost | 4.8 | 4.3 | $ | 10.3 | 2.1 | 2.6 | $ | 1.7 | ||||||||||||||||
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | 59.1 | 5.6 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Prior service cost | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of net loss | (0.5 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (0.2 | ) | (0.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service cost | (1.2 | ) | (1.2 | ) | (0.2 | ) | (0.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total recognized in other comprehensive income | 57.8 | 4.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income | $ | 62.6 | $ | 8.9 | $ | 2.4 | $ | 2.9 | ||||||||||||||||
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The estimated net loss and prior service cost for the defined benefit pension plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year are $6.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively. The estimated net loss and prior service cost for the other defined benefit postretirement plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
Pension Benefits | Other Benefits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations at December 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 6.25 | % | 6.25 | % | 6.25 | % | 6.25 | % | 6.25 | % | 6.25 | % | ||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % | ||||||||||||
Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Years Ended December 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 6.25 | % | 6.25 | % | 5.75 | % | 6.25 | % | 6.25 | % | 5.75 | % | ||||||||||||
Expected long-term return on plan assets | 8.5 | % | 8.5 | % | 8.5 | % | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % |
The discount rate reflects the current rate at which the pension liabilities could be effectively settled at the end of the year. The discount rate was determined by matching the Company’s expected benefit payments, taking into account the plans’ demographics, to the Citigroup Pension Discount Curve. This produced a discount rate of 6.25% at December 31, 2008. As of the date of these financial statements, there are no known or anticipated changes in our discount rate assumption that will impact our pension expense in 2009. A 25 basis point decrease (increase) in our discount rate, holding constant our expected long-term return on plan assets and other assumptions, would increase (decrease) pension expense by approximately $0.7 million per year.
The overall expected long-term rate of return on assets was determined based upon weighted-average historical returns over an extended period of time for the asset classes in which the plans invest according to the Company’s current investment policy.
The Company uses the RP-2000 mortality table to value its domestic pension liabilities.
Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates at December 31 | 2008 | 2007 | ||||||
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year | 10.0 | % | 9.0 | % | ||||
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate rate) | 5.0 | % | 5.0 | % | ||||
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate | 2013 | 2013 |
A one percentage point change in the assumed health-care cost trend rate would have an impact of not more than $0.1 million on net periodic benefit cost and $0.8 million on benefit obligations.
Plan Assets
The asset allocation for pension plans at the end of 2008 and 2007, and the target allocation for 2009, by asset category are as follows:
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Allocation | Plan Assets at December 31, | |||||||||||
Asset Category | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||
Equity securities | 65 | % | 65 | % | 65 | % | ||||||
Fixed income | 35 | % | 35 | % | 35 | % | ||||||
100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | |||||||
The Company’s investment goal is to maximize the return on assets, over the long term, by investing in equities and fixed income investments while diversifying investments within each asset class to reduce the impact of losses in individual securities. Equity investments include a mix of U.S. large capitalization equities, U.S. small capitalization equities and non-U.S. equities. Fixed income investments include a mix of corporate bonds, treasury obligations and mortgage backed securities. The asset allocation policy is reviewed periodically and any variation from the target asset allocation mix greater than 2% is rebalanced on a monthly basis. The plans have no direct investments in the Company’s common stock.
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
Pension | Other | |||||||
Benefits | Benefits | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
2009 | $ | 6.5 | $ | 4.9 | ||||
2010 | 7.0 | 1.3 | ||||||
2011 | 7.7 | 1.1 | ||||||
2012 | 8.5 | 1.1 | ||||||
2013 | 9.4 | 1.1 | ||||||
Years 2014 – 2018 | 62.2 | 5.5 | ||||||
$ | 101.3 | $ | 15.0 | |||||
Foreign Plans
The following table sets forth the changes in projected benefit obligations and plan assets of the Company’s foreign defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans as of and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
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Pension Benefits | Other Benefits | |||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Change in Projected Benefit Obligations | ||||||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligations at beginning of year | $ | 19.3 | $ | 18.2 | $ | 1.4 | $ | 1.5 | ||||||||
Service cost | 0.7 | 0.7 | — | 0.1 | ||||||||||||
Interest cost | 1.0 | 0.9 | — | 0.1 | ||||||||||||
Curtailments and settlements | — | — | (1.4 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Actuarial gain | (2.8 | ) | (1.1 | ) | — | (0.3 | ) | |||||||||
Benefits paid | (1.2 | ) | (1.8 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||
Other, primarily exchange rate adjustment | (2.3 | ) | 2.4 | — | — | |||||||||||
Projected benefit obligations at end of year | 14.7 | 19.3 | — | 1.4 | ||||||||||||
Change in Plan Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | 12.4 | 10.6 | ||||||||||||||
Actual return on plan assets | (1.9 | ) | 0.1 | |||||||||||||
Company contributions | 1.3 | 1.9 | ||||||||||||||
Benefits paid | (1.2 | ) | (1.8 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other, primarily exchange rate adjustment | (2.0 | ) | 1.6 | |||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at end of year | 8.6 | 12.4 | ||||||||||||||
Funded Status | $ | (6.1 | ) | $ | (6.9 | ) | $ | — | $ | (1.4 | ) | |||||
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||||||||||
Noncurrent assets | $ | 0.4 | $ | 0.8 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
Current liabilities | (0.3 | ) | (0.3 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||
Noncurrent liabilities | (6.2 | ) | (7.4 | ) | — | (1.4 | ) | |||||||||
$ | (6.1 | ) | $ | (6.9 | ) | $ | — | $ | (1.4 | ) | ||||||
Pre-tax charges (credits) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 consist of:
Pension Benefits | Other Benefits | |||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Net actuarial loss (gain) | $ | 1.5 | $ | 2.4 | $ | — | $ | (0.6 | ) | |||||||
Net transition asset | (0.2 | ) | (0.3 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||
Prior service cost | — | — | — | 0.9 | ||||||||||||
$ | 1.3 | $ | 2.1 | $ | — | $ | 0.3 | |||||||||
The accumulated benefit obligations for all foreign defined benefit pension plans was $12.7 million and $16.9 million at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
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Pension Benefits | Other Benefits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Periodic Benefit Cost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | 0.7 | $ | 0.7 | $ | 0.6 | $ | — | $ | 0.1 | $ | 0.1 | ||||||||||||
Interest cost | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | — | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | (0.8 | ) | (0.8 | ) | (0.7 | ) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Recognized net actuarial loss | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Curtailment and settlement loss (gain) | — | — | 0.1 | (1.1 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
Net periodic benefit cost | 1.0 | 0.9 | $ | 1.1 | (1.1 | ) | 0.2 | $ | 0.2 | |||||||||||||||
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) gain | (0.1 | ) | (0.4 | ) | 0.6 | (0.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Amortization of transition asset | (0.1 | ) | (0.1 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Curtailment | — | — | (0.9 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Other, primarily exchange rate adjustment | (0.6 | ) | 0.4 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Total recognized in other comprehensive income | (0.8 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (0.3 | ) | (0.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income | $ | 0.2 | $ | 0.8 | $ | (1.4 | ) | $ | (0.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||
The estimated net loss for the defined benefit pension plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $0.1 million.
Pension Benefits | Other Benefits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations at December 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 7.0 | % | 5.6 | % | 5.0 | % | 6.25 | % | 5.5 | % | 4.5 | % | ||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase | 3.0 | % | 3.0 | % | 3.0 | % | 3.0 | % | 3.0 | % | 3.0 | % | ||||||||||||
Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Years Ended December 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 5.6 | % | 5.0 | % | 4.7 | % | 5.5 | % | 4.5 | % | 4.0 | % | ||||||||||||
Expected long-term return on plan assets | 6.8 | % | 7.0 | % | 7.4 | % | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase | 3.0 | % | 3.0 | % | 3.0 | % | 3.0 | % | 3.0 | % | 3.0 | % |
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Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates
The assumed health care cost trend rate at December 31, 2008 and 2007 was 4%.
Plan Assets
The asset allocation for the Canadian pension plan at the end of 2008 and 2007 and the target allocation for 2009 is 60% equity securities, 35% fixed income, and 5% other. The asset allocation for the Mexican pension plan at the end of 2008 and 2007 and the target allocation for 2009 is 100% fixed income. The European plans are generally unfunded.
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be made:
Pension | Other | |||||||
Benefits | Benefits | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
2009 | $ | 1.0 | $ | — | ||||
2010 | 0.8 | — | ||||||
2011 | 0.8 | — | ||||||
2012 | 0.9 | — | ||||||
2013 | 1.1 | — | ||||||
Years 2014 – 2018 | 6.5 | — | ||||||
$ | 11.1 | $ | — | |||||
13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consists of the following:
As of December 31, | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Unrealized translation adjustments | $ | 37.1 | $ | 68.7 | ||||
Pension and other postretirement plans | (55.1 | ) | (19.5 | ) | ||||
Accumulated net gain on cash flow hedges | 0.6 | 0.7 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (17.4 | ) | $ | 49.9 | |||
The unrealized translation adjustments are net of deferred taxes of $1.0 million in 2008. The pension and other postretirement plans are net of deferred taxes of $33.2 million and $11.8 million, in 2008 and 2007, respectively. The accumulated net gain on cash flow hedges is net of deferred taxes of $0.4 million and $0.5 million in 2008 and 2007, respectively.
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14. Shareholders’ Equity
On March 3, 2008, pursuant to a $100 million share repurchase authorization approved by the Company’s board of directors, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreement with a financial institution to provide for the immediate retirement of $50 million of the Company’s common stock. Under the ASR agreement, the Company purchased approximately 1.7 million shares of its common stock from a financial institution at an initial price of $29.53 per share. The financial institution borrowed these shares from third parties. Total consideration paid to the financial institution at initial settlement to repurchase these shares, including commissions and other fees, was approximately $50.2 million and was recorded in shareholders’ equity as a reduction of common stock and additional paid-in capital.
The price adjustment period under the ASR terminated in August 2008. During the term of the ASR, the financial institution purchased shares of the Company’s common stock in the open market to settle its obligation related to shares borrowed from third parties and sold to the Company. The Company was required to remit a final settlement adjustment of $11.9 million based on an average of the reported daily volume weighted average price of its common stock during the term of the ASR. The final settlement adjustment was remitted in cash and was recorded in shareholders’ equity as a reduction of additional paid-in capital.
Pursuant to the share repurchase authorization and in accordance with the terms of a plan to repurchase shares announced on September 8, 2008, the Company acquired 252,400 shares of its common stock in open-market transactions at an average price of about $28.00 per share, resulting in total repurchases of approximately $7.1 million, including commissions and fees, from October 1, 2008 to October 29, 2008. On October 29, 2008, in light of the volatility in the financial and credit markets, the board of directors terminated the share repurchase plan.
15. Equity Compensation Plan
The Company has an equity compensation plan (the “Plan”) that initially provided for the delivery of up to 3.6 million shares pursuant to various market and performance-based incentive awards. As of December 31, 2008, there are 0.7 million shares available for future awards. The Company’s policy is to issue new shares to satisfy share option exercises.
Under the terms of the Plan, performance share awards were granted to executives and other key employees during 2008, 2007 and 2006. Each grant will vest if the Company achieves specific financial objectives at the end of a three-year performance period. Additional shares may be awarded if objectives are exceeded, but some or all shares may be forfeited if objectives are not met. Performance shares earned at the end of a performance period, if any, will be paid in actual shares of Company common stock, less the number of shares equal in value to applicable withholding taxes if the employee chooses. During the performance period, a grantee receives dividend equivalents accrued in cash (if any), and shares are forfeited if a grantee terminates employment.
A summary of the performance share activity during the year ended December 31, 2008, is presented below. The number of performance share awards shown in the table below represents the maximum number that could be issued.
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Weighted-Average | ||||||||
Grant-Date | ||||||||
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
Nonvested at January 1, 2008 | 377,195 | $ | 32.57 | |||||
Granted | 357,644 | 30.66 | ||||||
Vested | (175,115 | ) | 28.71 | |||||
Forfeited | (72,384 | ) | 31.19 | |||||
Achievement level adjustment | (1,246 | ) | 28.71 | |||||
Nonvested at December 31, 2008 | 486,094 | $ | 32.73 | |||||
The performance share awards granted had a fair value, which approximated market value, at the grant date of $5.5 million, $5.0 million and $4.3 million or $30.66, $36.69 and $28.71 per share in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Compensation expense related to the performance shares is recorded over the applicable performance period and amounted to $3.1 million, $4.8 million and $5.0 million in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The related income tax benefit was $1.2 million, $1.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively. The 2006 performance share awards vested as of December 31, 2008 and were paid in February 2009.
As of December 31, 2008, there was $2.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested performance share awards that is expected to be recognized over a period of two years.
Non-qualified and incentive stock options were granted in 2008, 2003 and 2002. No stock option has a term exceeding 10 years from the date of grant. All stock options were granted at not less than 100% of fair market value (as defined) on the date of grant. Compensation expense related to the stock options amounted to $0.3 million in 2008, with a related income tax benefit of $0.1 million. As of December 31, 2008, there was $1.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options that is expected to be recognized over a period of two years.
The following table provides certain information with respect to stock options as of December 31, 2008:
Weighted | ||||||||||||||||
Average | ||||||||||||||||
Range of | Stock Options | Stock Options | Weighted Average | Remaining | ||||||||||||
Exercise Price | Outstanding | Exercisable | Exercise Price | Contractual Life | ||||||||||||
Under $20.00 | 581,374 | 581,374 | $ | 5.01 | 2.35 years | |||||||||||
Over $20.00 | 100,000 | — | $ | 34.55 | 9.28 years | |||||||||||
Total | 681,374 | 581,374 | $ | 9.35 | 3.59 years | |||||||||||
The Company determines the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula. Key inputs into this formula include expected term, expected volatility, expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate. Each assumption is discussed below. This fair value is amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
The expected term represents the period that the Company’s stock options are expected to be outstanding, and is determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to contractual terms of the awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. The fair value of stock options reflects a volatility factor calculated using historical market data for the Company’s common stock. The time frame used was approximately three years prior to the grant date for
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awards in 2008. The dividend assumption is based on the Company’s current expectations about its dividend policy. The Company bases the risk-free interest rate on the yield to maturity at the time of the stock option grant on zero-coupon U.S. government bonds having a remaining life equal to the option’s expected life. When estimating forfeitures, the Company considers voluntary termination behavior as well as analysis of actual option forfeitures.
The following assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of the 2008 option awards:
Average expected term | 6 years | |||
Expected volatility | 33.0 | % | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 2.8 | % | ||
Expected dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
A summary of option activity under the Plan as of December 31, 2008, and changes during the year then ended, is presented below:
Share | Weighted | |||||||
Options | Average | |||||||
Outstanding | Exercise Price | |||||||
Balance at December 31, 2007 | 668,820 | $ | 4.97 | |||||
Granted | 100,000 | 34.55 | ||||||
Exercised | (87,446 | ) | 4.71 | |||||
Balance at December 31, 2008 | 681,374 | $ | 9.35 | |||||
As of December 31, 2008, the aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding and exercisable shares was $9.6 million. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, was $2.7 million, $8.3 million and $5.7 million, respectively.
All outstanding share options granted in 2003 and 2002 were fully vested by December 31, 2006 and none of the share options granted in 2008 have vested. The total fair value of share options vested during the year ended December 31, 2006 was $0.5 million.
Cash received from option exercises under the Plan for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was $0.4 million, $1.0 million and $0.7 million, respectively. The tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from option exercises totaled $0.7 million, $2.5 million and $1.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
During 2008, 133,103 shares of restricted stock were issued with restriction periods ranging from one to six years from the initial grant date. Compensation expense related to all restricted shares of $1.0 million in 2008 is based upon the market price of the underlying common stock as of the date of the grant and is amortized over the applicable restriction period using the straight-line method. All restricted stock awards were nonvested at the end of the year with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $32.57 per share. As of December 31, 2008, there was $3.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.37 years.
Each non-employee director receives a one-time initial grant of phantom shares equal in value to $30,000 upon election to the board of directors. Each non-employee director also receives an annual grant of phantom shares equal in value to $75,000, beginning in the year following the director’s election to the board of directors and continuing through the tenth year of service as a director. The Company will pay each non-employee director in cash the fair market value of certain of the director’s phantom shares
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granted, subject to applicable withholding taxes, upon termination of service as a member of the board of directors. The remaining phantom shares granted will be paid out in the form of one share of Company common stock for each phantom share, with the value of any fractional phantom shares paid in cash. Expense (income) recognized in the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 related to these phantom share grants was $(0.1) million, $0.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Cash payments of $0.4 million were used to settle phantom shares during 2007. No cash was used to settle any phantom shares in 2006.
16. Business Segment Information
The Company has three reportable segments. The Sealing Products segment manufactures sealing and PTFE products. The Engineered Products segment manufactures metal polymer and solid polymer bearings and filament wound products, air compressor systems and vacuum pumps, and reciprocating compressor components. The Engine Products and Services segment manufactures and services heavy-duty, medium-speed diesel, natural gas and dual fuel reciprocating engines. The Company’s reportable segments are managed separately based on differences in their products and services and their end-customers. Segment profit is total segment revenue reduced by operating expenses and restructuring and other costs identifiable with the segment. Corporate expenses include general corporate administrative costs. Expenses not directly attributable to the segments, corporate expenses, net interest expense, asbestos-related expenses, gains/losses or impairments related to the sale of assets and income taxes are not included in the computation of segment profit. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those for the Company.
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||
Sales | ||||||||||||
Sealing Products | $ | 503.5 | $ | 457.3 | $ | 432.5 | ||||||
Engineered Products | 524.1 | 445.5 | 391.7 | |||||||||
Engine Products and Services | 142.1 | 128.1 | 105.2 | |||||||||
1,169.7 | 1,030.9 | 929.4 | ||||||||||
Intersegment sales | (1.9 | ) | (0.9 | ) | (1.0 | ) | ||||||
Total sales | $ | 1,167.8 | $ | 1,030.0 | $ | 928.4 | ||||||
Segment Profit | ||||||||||||
Sealing Products | $ | 90.4 | $ | 78.0 | $ | 76.5 | ||||||
Engineered Products | 68.1 | 69.4 | 61.5 | |||||||||
Engine Products and Services | 20.8 | 15.3 | 4.9 | |||||||||
Total segment profit | 179.3 | 162.7 | 142.9 | |||||||||
Corporate expenses | (34.5 | ) | (34.1 | ) | (31.6 | ) | ||||||
Asbestos-related expenses | (52.1 | ) | (68.4 | ) | (359.4 | ) | ||||||
Interest income (expense), net | (5.3 | ) | 0.2 | (3.2 | ) | |||||||
Other expense, net | (6.7 | ) | (2.4 | ) | (2.9 | ) | ||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | 80.7 | $ | 58.0 | $ | (254.2 | ) | |||||
No customer accounted for 10% or more of net sales in 2008, 2007 or 2006.
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Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||
Capital Expenditures | ||||||||||||
Sealing Products | $ | 24.8 | $ | 27.4 | $ | 22.3 | ||||||
Engineered Products | 20.4 | 16.8 | 14.5 | |||||||||
Engine Products and Services | 3.7 | 2.2 | 4.4 | |||||||||
Corporate | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | |||||||||
Total capital expenditures | $ | 49.1 | $ | 46.8 | $ | 41.3 | ||||||
Depreciation and Amortization Expense | ||||||||||||
Sealing Products | $ | 15.9 | $ | 14.8 | $ | 13.5 | ||||||
Engineered Products | 24.3 | 20.6 | 17.2 | |||||||||
Engine Products and Services | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.7 | |||||||||
Corporate | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | |||||||||
Total depreciation and amortization | $ | 44.8 | $ | 40.2 | $ | 35.2 | ||||||
Net Sales by Geographic Area | ||||||||||||
United States | $ | 610.6 | $ | 565.7 | $ | 543.0 | ||||||
Europe | 329.7 | 277.8 | 222.8 | |||||||||
Other foreign | 227.5 | 186.5 | 162.6 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 1,167.8 | $ | 1,030.0 | $ | 928.4 | ||||||
Net sales are attributed to countries based on location of the customer.
As of December 31, | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Sealing Products | $ | 291.4 | $ | 246.8 | ||||
Engineered Products | 484.9 | 464.3 | ||||||
Engine Products and Services | 72.4 | 72.2 | ||||||
Corporate | 503.8 | 687.0 | ||||||
$ | 1,352.5 | $ | 1,470.3 | |||||
Long-Lived Assets | ||||||||
United States | $ | 274.4 | $ | 231.6 | ||||
Germany | 71.9 | 74.5 | ||||||
France | 69.2 | 71.2 | ||||||
United Kingdom | 47.8 | 67.4 | ||||||
Other foreign | 64.3 | 66.1 | ||||||
Total | $ | 527.6 | $ | 510.8 | ||||
Corporate assets include all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, asbestos insurance receivables and noncurrent deferred income taxes. Long-lived assets consist of property, plant and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets.
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17. Commitments and Contingencies
General
Various claims, lawsuits and administrative proceedings, all arising in the ordinary course of business with respect to commercial, product liability, asbestos and environmental matters, are pending or threatened against the Company or its subsidiaries and seek monetary damages and/or other remedies. The Company believes that any liability that may finally be determined with respect to commercial and non-asbestos product liability claims should not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations. From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries are also involved as plaintiffs in legal proceedings involving contract, patent protection, environmental, insurance and other matters.
Environmental
The Company’s facilities and operations are subject to federal, state and local environmental and occupational health and safety requirements of the U.S. and foreign countries. The Company takes a proactive approach in its efforts to comply with environmental, health and safety laws as they relate to its manufacturing operations and in proposing and implementing any remedial plans that may be necessary. The Company also regularly conducts comprehensive environmental, health and safety audits at its facilities to maintain compliance and improve operational efficiency.
Although the Company believes past operations were in substantial compliance with the then applicable regulations, the Company or one of its subsidiaries has been named as a potentially responsible party or is otherwise involved at 21 sites where the costs to it are expected to exceed $100,000. Investigations have been completed for 15 sites and are in progress at the other six sites. The majority of these sites relate to remediation projects at former operating facilities that were sold or closed and primarily deal with soil and groundwater contamination.
The Company’s policy is to accrue environmental investigation and remediation costs when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The measurement of the liability is based on an evaluation of currently available facts with respect to each individual situation and takes into consideration factors such as existing technology, presently enacted laws and regulations and prior experience in remediation of contaminated sites. Liabilities are established for all sites based on the factors discussed above. As assessments and remediation progress at individual sites, these liabilities are reviewed periodically and adjusted to reflect additional technical data and legal information. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, EnPro had accrued liabilities of $22.1 million and $27.7 million, respectively, for estimated future expenditures relating to environmental contingencies. The amounts recorded in the Consolidated Financial Statements have been recorded on an undiscounted basis.
The Company believes that its reserves for environmental contingencies are adequate based on currently available information. Actual costs to be incurred for identified situations in future periods may vary from estimates because of the inherent uncertainties in evaluating environmental exposures due to unknown conditions, changing government regulations and legal standards regarding liability. Subject to the imprecision in estimating future environmental costs, the Company believes that maintaining compliance with current environmental laws and government regulations will not require significant capital expenditures or have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, but could be material to its results of operations or cash flows in a given period.
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Colt Firearms and Central Moloney
The Company has contingent liabilities related to divested businesses for which certain of its subsidiaries retained liability or are obligated under indemnity agreements. These contingent liabilities include, but are not limited to, potential product liability and associated claims related to firearms manufactured prior to 1990 by Colt Firearms, a former operation of Coltec, and for electrical transformers manufactured prior to 1994 by Central Moloney, another former Coltec operation. No product liability claims are currently pending against the Company related to Colt Firearms or Central Moloney. The Company also has ongoing obligations, which are included in retained liabilities of previously owned businesses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with regard to workers’ compensation, retiree medical and other retiree benefit matters that relate to the Company’s periods of ownership of these operations.
Crucible Materials Corporation
Crucible Materials Corporation (“Crucible”), which is engaged primarily in the manufacture and distribution of specialty metal products, was a wholly owned subsidiary of Coltec until 1985 when a majority of the outstanding shares were sold. Coltec divested its remaining minority interest in 2004.
In conjunction with the closure of a Crucible plant in the early 1980s, Coltec was required to fund two trusts for retiree medical benefits for union employees at the plant. The first trust (the “Benefits Trust”) pays for these retiree medical benefits on an ongoing basis. Coltec has no ownership interest in the Benefits Trust, and thus the assets and liabilities of this trust are not included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Under the terms of the Benefits Trust agreement, the trustees retained an actuary to assess the adequacy of the assets in the Benefits Trust in 1995, another actuarial report was completed in 2005, and a third report will be required in 2015. The actuarial reports in 1995 and 2005 determined that there were adequate assets to fund the payment of future benefits. If it is determined in 2015 that the trust assets are not adequate to fund the payment of future medical benefits, Coltec will be required to contribute additional amounts to the Benefits Trust. In the event there are ever excess assets in the Benefits Trust, those excess assets will not revert to Coltec.
Because of the possibility that Coltec could be required to make additional contributions to the Benefits Trust to cover potential shortfalls, Coltec was required to establish a second trust (the “Back-Up Trust”). The trust assets and a corresponding liability of the Back-Up Trust are reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets in other non-current assets and in retained liabilities of previously owned businesses, respectively, and amounted to $22.4 million each at December 31, 2008. As noted above, based on the valuation completed in early 2005, the actuary determined that there were adequate assets in the Benefits Trust to fund the estimated payments by the trust until the next valuation date. Until such time as a payment is required or the remaining excess trust assets revert to the Company, the trust assets and liabilities will be kept equal to each other on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company also has ongoing obligations, which are included in retained liabilities of previously owned businesses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with regard to workers’ compensation, retiree medical and other retiree benefit matters, in addition to those mentioned previously, that relate to the Company’s period of ownership of this operation.
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Debt and Capital Lease Guarantees
As of December 31, 2008, the Company had contingent liabilities for potential payments on guarantees of certain debt and lease obligations totaling $6.2 million. These guarantees arose from the divestitures of Crucible and Central Moloney and expire at various dates through 2010. There is no liability for these guarantees reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. In the event that the other parties do not fulfill their obligations under the debt or lease agreements, the Company could be responsible for these obligations.
Other Contingent Liability Matters
The Company provides warranties on many of its products. The specific terms and conditions of these warranties vary depending on the product and the market in which the product is sold. The Company records a liability based upon estimates of the costs that may be incurred under its warranties after a review of historical warranty experience and information about specific warranty claims. Adjustments are made to the liability as claims data and historical experience warrant.
Changes in the carrying amount of the product warranty liability for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 3.6 | $ | 4.0 | ||||
Charges to expense | 4.5 | 2.7 | ||||||
Charges to the accrual | (4.0 | ) | (3.1 | ) | ||||
Balance at end of year | $ | 4.1 | $ | 3.6 | ||||
Asbestos
History. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, primarily Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC (“Garlock”) and The Anchor Packing Company (“Anchor”), are among a large number of defendants in actions filed in various states by plaintiffs alleging injury or death as a result of exposure to asbestos fibers. Among the products at issue in these actions are industrial sealing products, including gaskets and packing products. The damages claimed vary from action to action, and in some cases plaintiffs seek both compensatory and punitive damages. To date, neither Garlock nor Anchor has been required to pay any punitive damage awards, although there can be no assurance that they will not be required to do so in the future. Liability for compensatory damages has historically been allocated among responsible defendants. Since the first asbestos-related lawsuits were filed against Garlock in 1975, Garlock and Anchor have processed more than 900,000 asbestos claims to conclusion (including judgments, settlements and dismissals) and, together with their insurers, have paid almost $1.4 billion in settlements and judgments and over $400 million in fees and expenses.
Claims Mix. Of those claims resolved, approximately 3% have been claims of plaintiffs alleging the disease mesothelioma, approximately 7% have been claims of plaintiffs with lung or other cancers, and approximately 90% have been claims of plaintiffs alleging asbestosis, pleural plaques or other non-malignant impairment of the respiratory system. The mix of cases filed in 2008 contains approximately 27% mesothelioma claims and 17% lung or other cancer claims. In the remaining 56% of the new cases, either the plaintiffs alleged non-malignant impairment or the disease or condition is not alleged and remains unknown to us. Of the 104,100 open cases at December 31, 2008, the Company is aware of approximately 4,600 (4.4%) that involve claimants alleging mesothelioma.
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New Filings. The number of new actions filed against the Company’s subsidiaries in 2008 (5,500) was about 5% higher than the number filed in 2007 (5,200) but was significantly lower than the number filed in 2006 (7,700). The number filed against our subsidiaries in each of the three years was much lower than the number filed in the peak filing year, 2003, when 44,700 new claims were filed. Factors in the decline include, but are not limited to, tort reform in some high profile states, especially Mississippi, Texas and Ohio; tort reform in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Kansas and Tennessee; actions taken and rulings by some judges and court administrators that have had the effect of limiting access to their courts for claimants without sufficient ties to the jurisdiction or claimants with no discernible disease; acceleration of claims into past years; and declining incidence of asbestos-related disease. The trend of declining new filings has been principally in non-malignant claims; however, the number of new filings of claims alleging mesothelioma, lung and other cancers has declined only modestly since 2005 and was essentially flat for the two-year period 2006 through 2007. While we believe that the number of new mesothelioma filings was actually higher for 2008 than for 2007, the exact mix of 2008 claims is not yet fully known.
Product Defenses. The asbestos in products formerly sold by Garlock and Anchor was encapsulated, which means the asbestos fibers were incorporated into the products during the manufacturing process and sealed in a binder. The products were also nonfriable, which means they could not be crumbled by hand pressure. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which began generally requiring warnings on asbestos-containing products in 1972, has never required that a warning be placed on products such as Garlock’s gaskets. Even though no warning label was required, Garlock included one on all of its asbestos-containing products beginning in 1978. Further, gaskets such as those previously manufactured and sold by Garlock are one of the few asbestos-containing products still permitted to be manufactured under regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Nevertheless, Garlock discontinued all manufacture and distribution of asbestos-containing products in the U.S. during 2000 and worldwide in mid-2001. From the mid-1980s until 2000, U.S. sales of asbestos-containing industrial sealing products were not a material part of Garlock’s sales and were predominantly to sophisticated purchasers such as the U.S. Navy and large petrochemical facilities.
Garlock’s product defenses have enabled it to be successful more often than not at trial. Garlock won defense verdicts in three of the six cases tried to verdict in 2008, and in seven of 12 cases tried to verdict in the three-year period 2006 through 2008. In the successful jury trials, the juries determined that either Garlock’s products were not defective, that Garlock was not negligent, or that the claimant was not exposed to Garlock’s products.
Recent Trial Results. In 2008, Garlock began eleven trials involving thirteen plaintiffs. Garlock received three jury verdicts in its favor, one in an Ohio case and two in a Pennsylvania trial involving two plaintiffs. In a Kentucky lung cancer case, the jury awarded the plaintiff $1.52 million. Garlock’s share of this verdict was approximately $682,000; Garlock will appeal. In a Pennsylvania lung cancer case the jury awarded the plaintiff $400,000. Garlock’s share was $200,000, 50% of the total verdict. In an Illinois case the jury awarded $500,000 against Garlock to a plaintiff with asbestosis. Garlock will appeal. Also in Pennsylvania, four lawsuits involving five plaintiffs settled during trial before the jury reached a verdict. A lawsuit in California also dismissed during trial. In South Carolina, Garlock obtained a dismissal in one case during trial because there was insufficient evidence of exposure to Garlock products.
In 2007, Garlock began nine trials involving twelve plaintiffs. A Massachusetts jury returned a defense verdict in favor of Garlock. In a Kentucky case, the jury awarded the plaintiff $145,000 against Garlock. Garlock plans to appeal this verdict. Four lawsuits in Pennsylvania settled during trial before the juries had reached a verdict. Garlock also settled cases during trial in Louisiana, Maryland and Washington.
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In 2006, Garlock began ten trials involving eleven plaintiffs. Garlock received jury verdicts in its favor in Oakland, California; Easton, Pennsylvania; and Louisville, Kentucky. In Pennsylvania, three other lawsuits involving four plaintiffs settled during trial before the juries reached verdict. Garlock also settled cases in Massachusetts, California and Texas during trial. In a retrial of a Kentucky case, the jury awarded the plaintiff $900,000 against Garlock. The award was significantly less than the $1.75 million award against Garlock in the previous trial, which Garlock successfully appealed. Garlock has also appealed the new verdict. In addition, Garlock obtained dismissals in two cases in Philadelphia after the juries were selected but before the trials began because there was insufficient evidence of exposure to Garlock products.
Appeals. Garlock has historically enjoyed success in a majority of its appeals. The Company believes that Garlock will continue to be successful in the appellate process, although there can be no assurance of success in any particular pending or future appeal. In June 2007, the New York Court of Appeals, in a unanimous decision, overturned an $800,000 verdict that was entered against Garlock in 2004, granting a new trial. In March 2006, a three-judge panel of the Ohio Court of Appeals, in a unanimous decision, overturned a $6.4 million verdict that was entered against Garlock in 2003, granting a new trial. The case subsequently settled. On the other hand, the Maryland Court of Appeals denied Garlock’s appeal from a 2005 verdict in a mesothelioma case in Baltimore, and Garlock paid that verdict, with post-judgment interest, in the fourth quarter of 2006. In a separate Baltimore case in the fourth quarter of 2006, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals denied Garlock’s appeal from another 2005 verdict. The subsequent appeal of that decision was also denied and Garlock paid that verdict in the second quarter of 2007. At December 31, 2008, four Garlock appeals were pending from adverse verdicts totaling $2.2 million, up from $1.4 million at December 31, 2007 and down from $6.8 million at December 31, 2006.
In some cases, appeals require the provision of security in the form of appeal bonds, potentially in amounts greater than the verdicts. The Company is required to provide cash collateral or letters of credit to secure the full amount of the bonds, which can restrict the use of a significant amount of the Company’s cash for the periods of such appeals. At December 31, 2008, the Company had approximately $1.7 million of appeal bonds secured by letters of credit rather than cash collateral. This amount securing appeal bonds compares to $1.1 million at December 31, 2007 and $1.3 million at December 31, 2006. In 2007 and 2006, the cash collateral relating to appeal bonds was recorded as restricted cash on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Settlements. Garlock settles and disposes of actions on a regular basis. Garlock’s historical settlement strategy was to settle only cases in advanced stages of litigation. In 1999 and 2000, however, Garlock employed a more aggressive settlement strategy. The purpose of this strategy was to achieve a permanent reduction in the number of overall asbestos claims through the settlement of a large number of claims, including some early-stage claims and some claims not yet filed as lawsuits. Due to this short-term aggressive settlement strategy and a significant overall increase in claims filings, the settlement amounts paid in those years and several subsequent years were greater than the amounts paid in any year prior to 1999. In 2001, Garlock resumed its historical settlement strategy and focused on reducing settlement commitments to match insurance recoveries. As a result, Garlock reduced new settlement commitments from $180 million in 2000 to $94 million in 2001 and $86 million in 2002. New settlement commitments totaled $84 million in 2006, $76 million in 2007 and $71 million in 2008. Approximately $15 million of the 2006 amount and approximately $5 million of the 2007 amount were committed in settlements to pay verdicts that had been rendered in the years 2003 – 2005.
Settlements are made without any admission of liability. Settlement amounts vary depending upon a number of factors, including the jurisdiction where the action was brought, the nature and extent of the disease alleged and the associated medical evidence, the age and occupation of the plaintiff, the
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presence or absence of other possible causes of the plaintiff’s alleged illness, alternative sources of payment available to the plaintiff, the availability of legal defenses, and whether the action is an individual one or part of a group.
Before any payment on a settled claim is made, the claimant is required to submit a medical report acceptable to Garlock substantiating the asbestos-related illness and meeting specific criteria of disability. In addition, sworn testimony or other evidence that the claimant worked with or around Garlock asbestos-containing products is required. The claimant is also required to sign a full and unconditional release of Garlock, its subsidiaries, parent, officers, directors, affiliates and related parties from any liability for asbestos-related injuries or claims.
Status of Anchor. Anchor is an inactive and insolvent indirect subsidiary of Coltec. There is no remaining insurance coverage available to Anchor. Anchor has no remaining assets and has not committed to settle any actions since 1998. As cases reach the trial stage, Anchor is typically dismissed without payment.
Insurance Coverage. At December 31, 2008, Garlock had available $307.4 million of insurance and trust coverage that the Company believes will be available to cover current and future asbestos claims and certain expense payments. The Company believes that Garlock may also recover some additional insurance from insolvent carriers over time. Garlock collected approximately $0.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively, from insolvent carriers in 2008 and 2007. There can be no assurance that Garlock will collect any additional insurance from insolvent carriers.
Of the $307.4 million of collectible insurance and trust assets, the Company considers $295.8 million (96%) to be of high quality because (a) the insurance policies are written or guaranteed by U.S.-based carriers whose credit rating by S&P is investment grade (BBB) or better, and whose AM Best rating is excellent (A-) or better, or (b) in the form of cash or liquid investments held in insurance trusts resulting from commutation agreements. The Company considers $11.6 million (4%) to be of moderate quality because the insurance policies are written with (a) other solvent U.S. carriers who are unrated or below investment grade ($7.8 million) or (b) with various London market carriers ($3.8 million). Of the $307.4 million, $228.7 million is allocated to claims that have been paid by Garlock and submitted to its insurance companies for reimbursement and the remainder is allocated to pending and estimated future claims as described later in this section.
Arrangements with Garlock’s insurance carriers limit the amount of insurance proceeds that Garlock is entitled to receive in any one year. Based on these arrangements, which include settlement agreements in place with most of the carriers involved, the Company anticipates that its remaining solvent insurance will be collected during the period 2009 through 2018 in approximately the following annual amounts: 2009 and 2010 – $67 million per year; 2011 – $40 million; 2012 and 2013 – $25 million per year; 2014 through 2016 – $20 million per year; and 2017 and 2018 – $12 million per year. The Company collected $73 million of insurance in 2008.
During the fourth quarter of 2006, the Company reached an agreement with a significant group of related U.S. insurers. These insurers had withheld payments pending resolution of a dispute. The agreement provides for the payment of the full amount of the insurance policies ($194 million) in various annual payments to be made from 2007 through 2018. Under the agreement, Garlock received $20 million in 2008 and $22 million in 2007.
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In May 2006, the Company reached agreement with a U.S. insurer that resolved two lawsuits and an arbitration proceeding. Pursuant to the settlement, Garlock received $3 million in 2008, $3 million in 2007 and $4 million in 2006 and is scheduled to receive another $11 million in the future.
In the second quarter of 2004, the Company reached agreement with Equitas, the London-based entity responsible for the pre-1993 Lloyds’ of London policies in the Company’s insurance block, concerning settlement of its exposure to the Company’s subsidiaries’ asbestos claims. As a result of the settlement, $88 million was placed in an independent trust. In the fourth quarter of 2004, the Company reached agreement with a group of London market carriers (other than Equitas) and one of its U.S. carriers that has some policies reinsured through the London market. As a result of the settlement, $55.5 million was placed in an independent trust. At December 31, 2008, the aggregate market value of the funds remaining in the two trusts was $20.6 million, which was included in the $307.4 million of insurance and trust coverage available to pay future asbestos-related claims and expenses.
Insurance coverage for asbestos claims is not available to cover exposures initially occurring on and after July 1, 1984. Although Garlock and Anchor continue to be named as defendants in new actions, only a few allege initial exposure after July 1, 1984. To date, no payments have been made with respect to these few claims, pursuant to a settlement or otherwise. Garlock and Anchor believe that they have substantial defenses to these claims and therefore automatically reject them for settlement. However, there can be no assurance that any or all of these defenses will be successful in the future.
The Company’s Liability Estimate. Prior to mid-2004, the Company maintained that its subsidiaries’ liability for unasserted claims was not reasonably estimable. The Company estimated and recorded liabilities only for pending claims in advanced stages of processing, for which it believed it had a basis for making a reasonable estimate. The Company disclosed the significance of the total potential liability for unasserted claims in considerable detail. During 2004, the Company authorized counsel to retain Bates White to assist in estimating the Company’s subsidiaries’ liability for pending and future asbestos claims.
Bates White’s first report, dated February 17, 2005, provided an estimate of the liability as of December 31, 2004 for the following ten years, which represented a time horizon within which Bates White believed such liability was both probable and estimable within a range of values. Bates White has updated its estimate every quarter since the end of 2004.
Each quarter until the fourth quarter of 2006, the Company adopted the Bates White estimate and adjusted the liability to equal the low end of the then-current range. Until the second quarter of 2006, the additional liability was recorded with a corresponding increase in the Company’s insurance receivable, and thus did not affect net income. During the second quarter of 2006, however, the Company’s
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insurance was fully allocated to past, present and future claims, and therefore subsequent changes to the Bates White estimate were recorded as charges to income.
The estimated range of potential liabilities provided by Bates White at December 31, 2008 was $431 million to $627 million. According to Bates White, increases in the range over time have been attributable primarily to (1) the propensity to sue Garlock, (2) an increase in settlement values of mesothelioma claims, (3) an increase in claims filings and values in some jurisdictions, most notably California, and (4) the delay in, and uncertain impact of, the funding and implementation of trusts formed under Section 524(g) of the United States Bankruptcy Code to pay asbestos claims against numerous defendants in Chapter 11 reorganization cases. Because the 524(g) trusts are estimated by some, including Bates White, to have billions of dollars available for the payment of asbestos claims, they could have a significant impact on the Company’s future settlement payments and could therefore significantly affect its liability.
The Company has independently developed internal estimates for asbestos-related liabilities. It has used those estimates for a variety of purposes, including guidance for settlement negotiations and trial strategy, in its strategic planning, budgeting and cash flow planning processes, and in setting targets for annual and long-term incentive compensation. The Company’s internal estimate has been within the Bates White range of equally likely estimates and has proven to be a more precise predictor of the actual amounts spent on settlements and verdicts than the low end of the Bates White range. As a result, while the low end of the Bates White range still provides a reasonable lower boundary of possible outcomes, Bates White and management believe that the Company’s internal estimate for the next ten years represents the most likely point within the range. Accordingly, the Company adjusted the recorded liability from the low end of the Bates White estimate to its point estimate in the fourth quarter of 2006 and has adjusted the liability in each subsequent quarter consistent with its internal estimate.
The Company focuses on future cash flows to prepare its estimate. It makes assumptions about future asbestos spending based on (1) past trends, (2) publicly available epidemiological data, (3) current agreements with plaintiff firms and management’s judgment about the current and future litigation environment, (4) the availability to claimants of other payment sources, both co-defendants and the 524(g) trusts, (5) the Company’s remaining available insurance; (6) general developments in the asbestos litigation; and (7) the input and insight provided to the Company by Bates White. The Company adjusts its estimate when current cash flow results and long-term trends suggest that its targets cannot be met. As a result, the Company has a process that it believes produces the best estimate of the future liability for the ten-year time period within the Bates White range.
The Company currently estimates that the liability of its subsidiaries for the indemnity cost of resolving asbestos claims for the next ten years will be $458.7 million. The estimated liability of $458.7 million is before any tax benefit and is not discounted to present value, and it does not include fees and expenses, which are recorded as incurred. The recorded liability will continue to be impacted by actual claims and settlement experience and any change in the legal environment that could cause a significant increase or decrease in the long-term expectations of management and Bates White. The Company expects the recorded liability to fluctuate, perhaps significantly. Any significant change in the estimated liability could have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.
The Company’s estimate is within the Bates White range, developed independently, and the Company believes that its estimate is the best estimate within the Bates White range of reasonable and probable estimates of Garlock’s future obligation.
Bates White also indicated a broader range of potential estimates from $189 million to $711 million. The Company cautions that points within that broader range remain possible outcomes. Also, while the Company agrees with Bates White that “beyond two to four years for Garlock’s economically-driven non-malignant claims and beyond ten years for Garlock’s cancer claims and medically-driven non-malignant claims, there are reasonable scenarios in which the [asbestos] expenditure isde minimus,” it cautions that the process of estimating future liabilities is highly uncertain. Adjusting the Company’s liability to the best estimate within the range does not change that fact. In the words of the Bates White report, “the reliability of estimates of future probable expenditures of Garlock for asbestos-related personal injury claims declines significantly for each year further into the future.” Scenarios continue to exist that could result in a total future asbestos liability for Garlock in excess of $1 billion.
As previously mentioned, the liability estimate does not include legal fees and expenses, which add considerably to the costs each year. Over the last two years, these expenses have averaged
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approximately $7 million per quarter. In addition to these legal fees and expenses, the Company expects to continue to record charges to income in future quarters for:
• | Increases or decreases, if any, in the Company’s estimate of Garlock’s potential liability, plus | ||
• | Increases, if any, that result from additional quarters added to maintain the ten-year estimation period (increases of this type have averaged approximately $6 – 7 million per quarter for the last two years), plus | ||
• | Amounts, if any, of solvent insurance lost or commuted, offset by insolvent recoveries and earnings from insurance settlement trusts. |
In 2008, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $52.1 million to reflect net cash outlays of $26.2 million for legal fees and expenses paid during the year and a $25.9 million non-cash charge. The non-cash charge included $23.8 million, primarily to add an estimate of the liability for 2018 to maintain a ten-year estimate and $2.1 million to reduce the remaining insurance estimated to be available from remaining policies with various London market carriers.
In 2007, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge to income of $68.4 million to reflect net cash outlays of $25.8 million for legal fees and expenses incurred during the year, and a $42.6 million non-cash charge. The non-cash charge included $23.2 million related to the addition of periods to maintain a ten-year liability estimate and $19.4 million to adjust the liability based on revisions to management’s estimate in the fourth quarter of 2007. The Company made this adjustment based on its review of negotiations and payment trends and its belief that it is more likely that, in the future, a higher percentage of settlement commitments made in any year will also be paid in that same year.
Quantitative Claims and Insurance Information. The Company’s liability as of December 31, 2008 was $465.5 million (the Company’s estimate of the liability described above of $458.7 million plus $6.8 million of accrued legal and other fees already incurred but not yet paid). The liability included $85.3 million classified as a current liability and $380.2 million classified as a noncurrent liability. The recorded amounts do not include legal fees and expenses to be incurred in the future.
As of December 31, 2008, the Company had remaining insurance and trust coverage of $307.4 million which is reflected on its balance sheet as a receivable ($67.9 million classified in current assets and $239.5 classified in non-current assets), which it believes will be available for the payment of asbestos-related claims. Included in the receivable is $228.7 million in insured claims and expenses that our subsidiaries have paid out in excess of amounts recovered from insurance. These amounts are recoverable under the terms of the Company’s insurance policies and have been billed to the insurance carriers. The remaining $78.7 million will be available for pending and future claims.
The table below quantitatively depicts the number of pending cases, asbestos-related cash flows, the amount that the Company expects Garlock to recover from insurance related to this liability, and an analysis of the liability.
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As of and for the | ||||||||||||
Year Ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Pending Cases (1) | ||||||||||||
New actions filed during period | 5,500 | 5,200 | 7,700 | |||||||||
Open actions at period-end | 104,100 | 105,700 | 106,500 | |||||||||
Cash Flow (dollars in millions) | ||||||||||||
Payments (2) | $ | (109.7 | ) | $ | (115.1 | ) | $ | (125.7 | ) | |||
Insurance recoveries (3) | 72.7 | 90.2 | 87.7 | |||||||||
Net cash flow | $ | (37.0 | ) | $ | (24.9 | ) | $ | (38.0 | ) | |||
Solvent Insurance and Trust Assets (dollars in millions) | ||||||||||||
Insurance receivable for previously paid claims (4) | $ | 228.7 | $ | 252.0 | $ | 251.2 | ||||||
Insurance available for pending and future claims | 78.7 | 129.5 | 216.9 | |||||||||
Remaining solvent insurance and trust assets | $ | 307.4 | $ | 381.5 | $ | 468.1 | ||||||
Liability Analysis (dollars in millions) | ||||||||||||
Liability for pending and future claims (5)(6) | $ | 465.5 | $ | 524.4 | $ | 567.9 | ||||||
Insurance available for pending and future claims | 78.7 | 129.5 | 216.9 | |||||||||
Liability in excess of insurance coverage (6) | 386.8 | 394.9 | 351.0 | |||||||||
Insurance receivable for previously paid claims | 228.7 | 252.0 | 251.2 | |||||||||
Liability in excess of anticipated insurance collections (6) | $ | 158.1 | $ | 142.9 | $ | 99.8 | ||||||
(1) | Includes actions actually filed with a court of competent jurisdiction. Each action in which both Garlock and one or more other of our subsidiaries is named as a defendant is shown as a single action. Multiple actions filed on behalf of the same plaintiff in multiple jurisdictions are also counted as one action. Claims not filed as actions in court but that are submitted and paid as part of previous settlements (approximately 800 in 2008, 900 in 2007 and 700 in 2006) are not included. | |
(2) | Includes all payments for judgments, settlements, fees and expenses made in the period. | |
(3) | Includes all recoveries from insurance received in the period. | |
(4) | Includes previous payments for which Garlock is entitled to receive corresponding insurance recoveries but has not received payment, in large part due to annual limits imposed under insurance arrangements. | |
(5) | The liability represents management’s best estimate of the future payments for the following ten-year period. Amounts shown include $6.8 million, $5.4 million and $6.9 million at December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively, of accrued fees and expenses for services previously rendered but unpaid. | |
(6) | Does not include fees and expenses to be incurred in the future, which are recorded as a charge to income when incurred. |
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Other Commitments
The Company has several operating leases primarily for real estate, equipment and vehicles. Operating lease arrangements are generally utilized to secure the use of assets if the terms and conditions of the lease or the nature of the asset makes the lease arrangement more favorable than a purchase. Future minimum lease payments by year and in the aggregate, under noncancelable operating leases with initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year, consisted of the following at December 31, 2008:
(in millions) | ||||
2009 | $ | 13.0 | ||
2010 | 10.7 | |||
2011 | 9.5 | |||
2012 | 7.9 | |||
2013 | 6.6 | |||
Thereafter | 9.6 | |||
Total minimum payments | $ | 57.3 | ||
Net rent expense was $15.5 million, $12.0 million and $10.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
18. Subsequent Event
In February the Company purchased PTM (UK) Limited, a privately-owned manufacturer and distributor of sealing products with two locations in the United Kingdom. The acquisition was paid for in cash and will be included in the Company’s Sealing Products segment.
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19. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
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(in millions, except per share data) | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 283.1 | $ | 247.3 | $ | 316.8 | $ | 254.4 | $ | 278.6 | $ | 252.7 | $ | 289.3 | $ | 275.6 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | $ | 103.5 | $ | 88.5 | $ | 115.0 | $ | 91.4 | $ | 98.9 | $ | 89.5 | $ | 89.9 | $ | 90.6 | ||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before extraordinary Item | $ | 13.2 | $ | 12.3 | $ | 21.1 | $ | 13.8 | $ | 13.1 | $ | 12.3 | $ | 6.1 | $ | (0.7 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Extraordinary item, net of taxes | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 13.2 | $ | 12.3 | $ | 21.1 | $ | 13.8 | $ | 13.1 | $ | 12.3 | $ | 6.1 | $ | 1.8 | ||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before extraordinary item | $ | 0.63 | $ | 0.58 | $ | 1.05 | $ | 0.65 | $ | 0.66 | $ | 0.58 | $ | 0.31 | $ | (0.04 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Extraordinary item | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 0.63 | $ | 0.58 | $ | 1.05 | $ | 0.65 | $ | 0.66 | $ | 0.58 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.08 | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before extraordinary item | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.56 | $ | 0.99 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.54 | $ | 0.30 | $ | (0.04 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Extraordinary item | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.56 | $ | 0.99 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.54 | $ | 0.30 | $ | 0.08 | ||||||||||||||||
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SCHEDULE II
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
For the Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
(In millions)
For the Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
(In millions)
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Balance, | ||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning | Charge | Write-off of | Balance, | |||||||||||||||||
of Year | to Expense | Receivables | Other (1) | End of Year | ||||||||||||||||
2008 | $ | 3.6 | $ | 1.8 | $ | (0.7 | ) | $ | 0.2 | $ | 4.9 | |||||||||
2007 | $ | 2.8 | $ | 0.8 | $ | (0.6 | ) | $ | 0.6 | $ | 3.6 | |||||||||
2006 | $ | 2.8 | $ | 1.2 | $ | (1.4 | ) | $ | 0.2 | $ | 2.8 |
(1) | Consists primarily of acquisitions and the effect of changes in currency rates. |
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