UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [Fee Required]
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 Commission file number 1-9076
AMERICAN BRANDS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 13-3295276
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1700 East Putnam Avenue, Old Greenwich, Connecticut 06870-0811
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 698-5000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of each exchange
Title of each class on which registered
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Common Stock, par value $3.125 per share New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
$2.67 Convertible Preferred Stock,
without par value New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
9 1/8% Debentures Due 2016 New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
9% Notes Due 1999 New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
8 5/8% Debentures Due 2021 New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
8 1/2% Notes Due 2003 New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
7 7/8% Debentures Due 2023 New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
7 1/2% Notes Due 1999 New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
5 1/4% Notes Due 1995 New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
Preferred Share Purchase Rights New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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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. Yes(X) No( )
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 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. [X]
The aggregate market value of Registrant's voting stock held by non-
affiliates of Registrant, at February 8, 1995, was $7,388,131,586. The
number of shares outstanding of Registrant's Common Stock, par value $3.125
per share, at March 17, 1995, was 190,870,006.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
(1) Certain information contained in the Annual Report to Stockholders of
Registrant for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 is incorporated
by reference into Part I, Part II and Part IV hereof.
(2) Certain information contained in the Proxy Statement for the Annual
Meeting of Stockholders of Registrant to be held on May 2, 1995 is
incorporated by reference into Part III hereof.
PART I
Item 1. Business.
(a) General development of business.
Registrant is a holding company with subsidiaries engaged in
various businesses. Subsidiaries of Registrant are engaged in the
manufacture and sale of cigarettes, cigars and smoking tobaccos,
principally in the United Kingdom ("U.K."), the distilled spirits business,
and the manufacture and sale of various types of hardware and home
improvement products, office products, supplies and accessories, golf
products and, principally in the U.K., the businesses of retail
distribution and houseware products.
Registrant was incorporated under the laws of Delaware in 1985
and until 1986 conducted no business. Prior to 1986, the businesses of
Registrant's subsidiaries were conducted by American Brands, Inc., a New
Jersey corporation organized in 1904 ("American New Jersey"), and its
subsidiaries. American New Jersey was merged into The American Tobacco
Company on December 31, 1985, and the shares of the principal first-tier
subsidiaries formerly held by American New Jersey were transferred to
Registrant. In addition, Registrant assumed all liabilities and
obligations in respect of the public debt securities of American New Jersey
outstanding immediately prior to the merger. Unless the context otherwise
indicates, references herein to American Brands, Inc. and to Registrant for
all periods prior to January 1, 1986 are to American New Jersey.
As a holding company, Registrant is a legal entity separate and
distinct from its subsidiaries. Accordingly, the right of Registrant, and
thus the right of Registrant's creditors (including holders of its debt
securities and other obligations) and stockholders, to participate in any
distribution of the assets or earnings of any subsidiary is subject to the
claims of creditors of the subsidiary, except to the extent that claims of
Registrant itself as a creditor of such subsidiary may be recognized, in
which event Registrant's claims may in certain circumstances be subordinate
to certain claims of others. In addition, as a holding company, a
principal source of Registrant's unconsolidated revenues and funds is
dividends and other payments from its subsidiaries. Registrant's principal
subsidiaries currently are not limited by long-term debt or other
agreements in their abilities to pay cash dividends or to make other
distributions with respect to their capital stock or other payments to
Registrant.
In recent years Registrant has been engaged in a strategy seeking
to enhance the operations of its subsidiaries in certain major businesses.
Pursuant to such strategy Registrant has made acquisitions in the distilled
spirits business, the office products business and the hardware and home
improvement products business, which acquisitions were financed at least in
part by debt or debt securities convertible into Common Stock. In
addition, Registrant has been making dispositions of businesses considered
to be nonstrategic to its long-term operations. Since January 1, 1994,
these dispositions have included the sale of American Franklin Company,
Registrant's life insurance business, to American General Corporation for
$1.17 billion on January 31, 1995, the sale of The American Tobacco Company
("ATCO"), Registrant's domestic tobacco subsidiary, to Brown & Williamson
Tobacco Corporation, a subsidiary of B.A.T Industries p.l.c., for $1
billion on December 22, 1994, and the sale of Dollond & Aitchison Group
PLC, a subsidiary of Gallaher Limited ("Gallaher"), for total consideration
of $146 million on July 12, 1994. Registrant has announced that it is
planning to dispose of a number of other non-strategic business and product
lines, including U.K.-based Prestige and Forbuoys, for total consideration
anticipated to be in the range of $150 - $175 million.
Registrant continues to pursue this strategy and in furtherance
thereof explores other possible acquisitions in fields related to its major
businesses. Registrant also cannot exclude the possibility of acquisitions
in other fields or further dispositions. Although no assurance can be
given as to whether or when any acquisitions or dispositions will be
consummated, if agreement with respect to any acquisitions were to be
reached, Registrant might finance such acquisitions by issuance of
additional debt or equity securities. The additional debt from any
acquisitions, if consummated, would increase Registrant's debt-to-equity
ratio and such debt or equity securities might, at least in the near term,
have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. Registrant also continues to
consider other corporate strategies intended to enhance stockholder value.
It cannot be predicted whether or when any such strategies might be
implemented or what the financial effect thereof might be upon Registrant's
debt or equity securities.
(b) Financial information about industry segments.
See the table captioned "Information on Business Segments" in the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the 1994 Annual
Report to Stockholders of Registrant, which table is incorporated herein by
reference.
(c) Narrative description of business.
The following is a description of the business of the
subsidiaries of Registrant in the industry segments of International
Tobacco, Distilled Spirits, Hardware and Home Improvement Products, Office
Products and Golf and Leisure Products, as well as in other industries as
discussed under "Other Businesses" below. For financial information about
the above industry segments, see the table captioned "Information on
Business Segments" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
contained in the 1994 Annual Report to Stockholders of Registrant, which
table is incorporated herein by reference.
International Tobacco
Gallaher is engaged primarily in the manufacture of tobacco
products in the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland and sells these products
principally in the European Community and the Commonwealth of Independent
States ("C.I.S."). Its sales of tobacco products are the largest in the
U.K. Gallaher's share of consumer sales of cigarettes was 39.7% in 1994,
as compared with 40.6% in 1993. For 1994, Gallaher held approximately
38.8% of the cigarette market (measured by sales to the trade) in the U.K.,
compared with approximately 41.7% and 41.5% for 1993 and 1992,
respectively. Total unit sales of cigarettes to retail outlets and
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wholesalers in that country by foreign and domestic manufacturers decreased
by 3.8% in 1994, increased by 1.9% in 1993 and decreased by 6.7% in 1992.
Gallaher's total unit sales of cigarettes to retail outlets and wholesalers
decreased by 10.4% in 1994, increased by 2.3% in 1993 and decreased by
10.9% in 1992. Year to year comparisons are distorted by changes in the
timing of the U.K. budget. It is estimated that consumer demand declined
about 3% in 1994. It is likely that unit sales will decline in 1995. In
1994, approximately 21.5% of Gallaher's total cigarette unit sales were to
export markets, compared with 12.5% and 10% in 1993 and 1992, respectively.
The 1994 increase in export sales reflects a full year's shipments of
Benson and Hedges to Europe and increased shipments of other cigarette
products to the C.I.S. Gallaher's principal export markets in 1994 were
Greece, France, Germany and the C.I.S.
Gallaher's principal cigarette brands in the U.K. are Benson and
Hedges Special Filter, Silk Cut, Berkeley Superkings, Benson and Hedges
Superkings, Kensitas Club and Mayfair. Rights to some of these brands in
various other countries are claimed by others. Gallaher also markets other
tobacco products, among which are Hamlet cigars, Condor and Benson and
Hedges Mellow Virginia smoking tobaccos and Old Holborn roll-your-own
cigarette tobacco. Sales are made to retail outlets and wholesalers.
On June 30, 1993, ATCO acquired the Benson and Hedges cigarette
trademark in Europe (other than the U.K. and Republic of Ireland, where
Gallaher already owned the trademark) in exchange for the assignment of the
Lucky Strike and Pall Mall overseas cigarette trademarks, $107.2 million in
cash and future payments based on volumes. Immediately following the
acquisition, Gallaher entered into an exclusive trademark license agreement
with ATCO pursuant to which Gallaher manufactures and sells Benson and
Hedges products in tax-paid European markets (other than the U.K. and the
Republic of Ireland) and pays a royalty based on volumes. In May 1994, the
above described Benson and Hedges trademark rights acquired by ATCO and
related license agreement were transferred from ATCO to another subsidiary
of Registrant.
Gallaher's principal competitors in the U.K. are Imperial Tobacco
and Rothmans, the latter also distributing Philip Morris brands, and there
is also competition from imported brands, which include those of R.J.
Reynolds. Gallaher competes on the basis of the quality of its products
and price and its responsiveness to consumer preferences.
Gallaher buys its leaf tobacco from foreign sources, including
the United States ("U.S."). In accordance with industry practice, large
inventories of leaf tobacco are maintained by Gallaher. Sufficient
inventories of finished product are maintained by Gallaher to respond
promptly to orders.
There has been social and political unrest in Northern Ireland
for many years. Notwithstanding this situation, there has been no
consequential damage to Gallaher's manufacturing facilities there.
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Increases in the U.K. excise duties on tobacco products in recent
years have resulted in increases in the price of a typical pack of
cigarettes as follows:
Effective Amount of
Date Increase
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March 16, 1993 10 pence
November 30, 1993 11 pence
November 29, 1994 10 pence
January 1, 1995 6 pence
It is believed that the continuing impact of price increases,
principally due to substantial excise tax increases in recent years, has
led to an overall reduction in unit sales, greater price competition and
increased trading down by consumers to lower priced brands. In addition,
the U.K. Chancellor has announced that he intends to increase tobacco
duties on average by at least 3% a year in excess of the inflation rate in
future budgets. The effect of any further excise duty increases cannot be
determined, but such increases and any new duties or taxes, if enacted,
will likely add to the overall industry declines and the shift to lower
priced brands.
An agreement took effect in January 1995 between representatives
of the U.K. tobacco industry and the United Kingdom Health Ministers with
respect to tobacco products and advertising and promotion. Among other
things, the agreement provides for limitations on expenditures on cigarette
brand poster advertisements, and for the removal of external cigarette
advertising signs at retail premises by the end of 1996. Specified warning
statements are required to be printed on cigarette packages and to appear
in advertisements. Regulations promulgated in the U.K. in July 1991 to
implement a Council Directive of the European Community require, effective
January 1, 1992, that all tobacco product packaging bear the warning
statement "Tobacco Seriously Damages Health", and that cigarette packaging
bear additional warning statements and carry an indication of tar and
nicotine yield. In addition, the Independent Television Commission Code of
Advertising Standards and Practice of December 1990, implementing a Council
Directive of the European Community, prohibits, effective October 1991, the
advertising of all tobacco products on television in the U.K. Television
and radio advertising of cigarettes has been prohibited in the U.K. for
many years. Also, a Council Directive of the European Community has been
proposed by the Commission of the European Community to provide for a total
ban on tobacco advertising and sponsorship throughout the European
Community and to restrict the use of tobacco brand names on non-tobacco
products. In February 1992 the European Parliament, an advisory body,
approved such a total ban. Any such Council Directive, even though
approved by the European Parliament and the Commission, must be adopted by
the Council of Ministers of the member states of the Community by a
qualified majority of the member states prior to becoming effective and may
be adopted so as to be binding or non-binding on individual member states.
A Council Directive of the European Community adopted in May 1990
required that the tar yield of cigarettes marketed in the European
Community should not be greater than 15 milligrams per cigarette after
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December 31, 1992, and 12 milligrams per cigarette after December 31, 1997.
None of Gallaher's cigarette brands has had a tar yield in excess of 15
milligrams per cigarette since December 31, 1992.
The Treaty of Rome has as an objective the removal of certain
restrictions on trading among the member states of the European Community,
and since January 1, 1993 trading barriers within the Community have been
eliminated in accordance with the Single European Act. Actions taken by
the Community effective January 1, 1993 in connection with the
implementation of the Single European Act include the removal of
constraints on quantities of tobacco products for personal consumption that
may be purchased duty-paid in one member state and carried to another
without payment of additional duty. The Treaty of Rome, including
implementation of the Single European Act and other actions taken by the
Community, has resulted in increased competition in the market for tobacco
products in the U.K. and in other member states and caused a shift in sales
of tobacco products brands, particularly roll-your-own cigarette tobacco,
from certain member states, such as the U.K., to other member states in
which prices of those brands are lower, mainly as a result of excise taxes.
On July 18, 1989 the Council of Ministers enacted a non-binding
Council Resolution, as part of its on-going "Europe Against Cancer"
program, inviting member states to introduce legislation that would ban
smoking in most public places. In addition, various member states have
adopted legislation or non-binding guidelines that address smoking in
public places.
It is not possible to state whether additional legislation,
directives, regulations or action will be enacted, promulgated or taken in
or by the U.K. or the European Community or the nature of any such
legislation, directives, regulations or action, nor is it possible to
predict the effect any such legislation, directives, regulations or action
may have on the industry generally or on Gallaher.
Gallaher's subsidiary, Gallaher (Dublin) Limited ("Dublin"),
manufactures and sells tobacco products in the Republic of Ireland. Dublin
has the leading position with approximately 40% of the cigarette market
(measured by sales to the trade) in 1994, compared with approximately 38.2%
and 36.3% for 1993 and 1992, respectively. Dublin's principal cigarette
brands are Benson and Hedges Special Filter and Silk Cut.
See Item 3, "Legal Proceedings".
For a description of the business of other subsidiaries of
Gallaher, see "Distilled Spirits" and "Other Businesses - Retail
distribution - Housewares".
Distilled Spirits
Jim Beam Brands Co. ("Beam") and its predecessors have been
distillers of bourbon whiskey since 1795. Beam, together with its
subsidiaries, currently produces, or imports, and markets a broad line of
distilled spirits, including bourbon and other whiskeys, cordials, gin,
vodka and rum.
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Beam's nine leading brand names are Jim Beam bourbon, Windsor
Canadian Supreme Whisky, Lord Calvert Canadian Whisky, DeKuyper cordials,
Gilbey's gin, Gilbey's vodka, Kamchatka vodka, Wolfschmidt vodka and
Kessler American Blended Whiskey. Principal bourbon brand names are Jim
Beam, the largest-selling bourbon whiskey in the U.S. and in the world, Old
Grand-Dad, the largest-selling bonded bourbon in the U.S. and in the world,
Booker's, a super-premium bourbon whiskey, Old Taylor and Old Crow. Beam
also produces Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey and Cola, which combines bourbon
with a cola soft drink. DeKuyper is the top-selling domestically-produced
cordial line in the U.S. Beam also produces Chateaux and Leroux cordials,
Beam's 8-Star Blend and Calvert Extra blended whiskeys, Dark Eyes vodka and
Calvert Gin, and imports, in bottle or in bulk, Canada House Canadian
whisky, The Dalmore and The Claymore scotch whiskies, Kamora coffee
liqueur, Ronrico, Pusser's and San Tropique rums, Molinari Sambuca and
Aalborg Akvavit.
Beam's products are bottled in the U.S. and are sold through
various distributors and, in the 18 "control" states (and one county) which
have established government control of the purchase and distribution of
alcoholic beverages, through state (or county, as the case may be) liquor
authorities. Beam products are also bottled in ten foreign countries.
Beam's international volume, which accounted for approximately 23% and 20%
of its total unit sales in 1994 and 1993, respectively, is exported to over
80 foreign markets for sale through distributors and brokers.
The distilled spirits business is highly competitive, with many
brands sold in the consumer market. Registrant believes there are
approximately ten major competitors worldwide and many smaller distillers
and bottlers. Registrant also believes that, based on unit sales, Beam is
the second largest producer and marketer of distilled spirits in the U.S.,
with six million-case-selling brands, and is among the ten major
competitors worldwide. Beam competes on the basis of the quality and price
of its products and its responsiveness to consumer preferences.
The U.S. market for beverage alcohol has in recent years demanded
an increasingly broad variety of products. Demand for distilled spirits,
particularly for bourbon and other whiskeys, generally has declined
resulting in increased price competition as competitors vie for market
share. It is estimated that unit sales of distilled spirits (which do not
include bulk sales) in the U.S. declined by approximately 3% in 1992, 2.2%
in 1993 and 3% in 1994. Total unit sales of Beam's brands in the U.S.
increased by approximately 35% in 1992, primarily due to an acquisition of
trademarks for seven brands, decreased 4.6% in 1993 and decreased 5.7% in
1994. Total unit sales of Beam's brands, including export sales, increased
29% in 1992, primarily due to the trademark acquisition, decreased 1.7% in
1993 and decreased 2.4% in 1994. In 1994 and 1993, bourbon accounted for
approximately 26% and 25% and other whiskeys for approximately 27% and 28%
of Beam's total unit sales in the U.S., respectively.
Beam's leading brands are owned by Beam and its subsidiaries,
except that DeKuyper cordials are produced and sold by Beam in the U.S.
under a perpetual license and Gilbey's gin and Gilbey's vodka are produced
and sold by Beam in the U.S. under a long-term license and the Kamchatka
brand is claimed by another entity in California.
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Raw materials for the production, storage and aging of Beam's
products are principally corn, rye, barley malt and white oak barrels and
are readily available from a number of sources, except that white oak
barrels are available from only two major sources, one of which is owned by
a competitor of Beam. Because whiskeys are aged for various periods,
generally from four to eight years, Beam maintains, in accordance with
industry practice, substantial inventories of bulk whiskey in warehouse
facilities. In addition, whiskey production is generally scheduled to meet
demand for four to eight years in the future, and production schedules are
adjusted from time to time to bring inventories into balance with estimated
future demand.
In Canada, a line of distilled spirits, including Windsor
Canadian Supreme Whisky, is produced by a subsidiary, Alberta Distillers
Limited. In Australia, a subsidiary, Fortune Brands Pty. Ltd., markets and
distributes Beam's products as well as several brands under agency
agreements.
The production, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of
Beam's products are subject to regulation by federal, state and local
authorities. Various local jurisdictions prohibit or restrict the sale of
distilled spirits in whole or in part.
In the U.S., Canada and many other countries, distilled spirits
are subject to excise taxes and/or customs duties. State, local and other
governmental authorities in such countries also impose taxes on distilled
spirits. On January 1, 1991, the U.S. federal excise tax on distilled
spirits was increased by one dollar per proof gallon, and proposals were
made in 1994 to increase the federal excise tax on distilled spirits to
help offset the cost of the Clinton Administration's health care proposals.
In addition, there are proposals pending to increase or impose new
distilled spirits taxes in various jurisdictions. It is believed that the
federal excise tax increase in 1991 contributed to the decline in distilled
spirits unit sales for the industry, including Beam. The effect of any
future excise tax increases cannot be determined, but it is possible that
any future tax increases would have an adverse effect on unit sales and add
to continuing industry declines.
The Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act of 1988 and regulations
promulgated thereunder by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of
the Department of the Treasury (the "Bureau") require that containers of
alcoholic beverages bottled on or after November 18, 1989 for sale or
distribution in the U.S. or for sale, distribution or shipment to members
of the United States Armed Forces abroad bear the statement: "GOVERNMENT
WARNING: (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink
alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects.
(2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car
or operate machinery, and may cause health problems." The Alcoholic
Beverage Labeling Act of 1988 and the regulations prohibit any other
requirement of a statement relating to alcoholic beverages and health on
any beverage alcohol container or package containing such a container. If
the Secretary of the Treasury, after appropriate investigation and
consultation with the Surgeon General, finds available scientific
information justifying a change in, addition to or deletion of all or part
of the required statement, he is required to report such information to the
United States Congress together with specific recommendations with respect
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thereto. On March 8, 1991, the Bureau issued a request for information to
"enable the agency to determine whether the wording . . . should be
amended." Registrant understands that the Bureau has recommended that the
current warning statements are sufficient and has reported its findings to
the United States Congress. It is not possible to state whether any
legislation or additional regulations or action imposing additional
labeling or other warning statement requirements will be enacted,
promulgated or taken in the U.S. or export markets served by Beam, nor is
it possible to predict the effect, if any, that the existing labeling
requirement or any additional labeling or other warning statement
requirements may have on the industry generally or on Beam.
See Item 3, "Legal Proceedings".
The Whyte & Mackay Group PLC ("Whyte & Mackay"), a subsidiary of
Gallaher, has its origins as a distiller of scotch whisky in 1844. During
the fourth quarter of 1993, Whyte & Mackay completed the acquisition of
Invergordon Distillers Group PLC ("Invergordon"), another distiller,
blender and marketer of scotch whisky. Whyte & Mackay produces, bottles,
markets and sells blended and single malt scotch whiskies, markets and
sells vodka and sells scotch whisky in bulk. The principal brand names are
Whyte & Mackay Special Reserve, The Claymore, The Dalmore, Cluny,
Mackinlay, Isle of Jura and Bruichladdich scotch whiskies, Glayva scotch
whisky liqueur and Vladivar vodka. Whyte & Mackay believes that in both
1993 and 1992, its shares of the U.K. scotch whisky and vodka markets were
approximately 14% and 11%, respectively. In 1994, its shares were
approximately 25% of the U.K. whisky market, reflecting the inclusion of
Invergordon, and 10% of the U.K. vodka market. Whyte & Mackay's products
are sold in the U.K. through its own sales force and outside the U.K.,
through independent distributors.
It is estimated that total case sales of scotch whisky in the
U.K. decreased by approximately 5% in 1992, increased by approximately 5%
in 1993, and decreased by approximately 1% in 1994. Worldwide scotch
whisky sales increased by approximately 1% and 7% in 1992 and 1993,
respectively, and by approximately 4% in 1994. Whyte & Mackay's total case
sales of scotch whisky in the U.K. declined by approximately 3% in 1992,
and increased by approximately 20% and 38% in 1993 and 1994, respectively,
reflecting the inclusion of Invergordon. Whyte & Mackay's total case sales
of scotch whisky worldwide (including shipments of bulk whisky exported for
bottling) increased by approximately 1% in 1992, and increased by
approximately 24% and 68% in 1993 and 1994, respectively, reflecting the
inclusion of Invergordon. During 1994, 73% of Whyte & Mackay's total case
sales were derived from scotch whisky. In addition, 53% of Whyte &
Mackay's total scotch whisky case sales were made in the U.K. in 1994.
Blended scotch whiskies comprise a variety of grain and malt
whiskies blended to provide a consistent product. The industry is
therefore dependent on a high level of trading of whiskies between whisky
companies. Whyte & Mackay owns and operates seven malt whisky distilleries
and one grain whisky distillery in Scotland whose products are used in the
production of Whyte & Mackay's blended whiskies and for trading purposes.
Production is also bottled as malt whiskies and as a single grain whisky
from individual distilleries.
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Whyte & Mackay has recently discontinued its production at three
distilleries - Tamnavulin, Tullibardine and Bruichladdich - for a prolonged
period. The single malt whiskies from these three distilleries will
continue to be available for sale as there are sufficient inventories to
meet several years' requirements. These distilleries will also continue to
provide warehousing facilities.
Whyte & Mackay imports and markets in the U.K. a number of
brands, including Jim Beam bourbon, under agency arrangements. In the
U.S., Beam is an importer and distributor of Whyte & Mackay's brands.
The United Kingdom Finance Acts, 1993 and 1994 did not provide
for any increase in the excise duties on distilled spirits. A
supplementary U.K. budget introduced on December 8, 1994, effective January
1, 1995, provided for an increase in the excise duties on distilled spirits
equivalent to 26 pence on the price of a typical 700 milliliter bottle of
scotch whisky. The effect of the recent and any future U.K. or other
excise duty increases cannot be determined, but it is possible that any tax
increases would have an adverse effect on unit sales, add to the continuing
industry decline and lead to an increase in already competitive pricing
pressures.
Hardware and Home Improvement Products
MasterBrand Industries, Inc. ("MasterBrand") is a holding
company for subsidiaries in the Hardware and Home Improvement Products
business. Subsidiaries include Moen Incorporated ("Moen"), Master Lock
Company ("Master Lock"), Aristokraft, Inc. ("Aristokraft") and Waterloo
Industries, Inc. ("Waterloo").
Moen manufactures and packages single- and two-handle faucets,
sinks and plumbing accessories and parts and a wide variety of plumbing
supply and repair products in the U.S. and East Asia. Faucets are sold
under a variety of tradenames, including Moen, Moentrol, Touch Control,
One-Touch, Riser, Monticello, Concentrix, Chateau, Legend, Pulsation and
Sani-Stream, and other products are sold under the Moen, Chicago Specialty,
Dearborn Brass, Wrightway, Anchor Brass and Hoov-R-Line brand names. Some
of the plumbing parts and repair products are purchased from other
manufacturers. Products are sold principally in the U.S. and also in
Canada, East Asia and Mexico. Sales are made through Moen's own sales
force and independent manufacturers' representatives primarily to
wholesalers, mass merchandisers and home centers and also to industrial
distributors, repackagers and original equipment manufacturers.
Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Congress that would
if enacted endorse a voluntary industry standard that establishes maximum
allowable leachate levels of certain substances, including lead from
plumbing fittings and pumps, and which would require EPA to evaluate the
effectiveness of the standard within twelve months of enactment.
Legislation that was introduced previously in the Congress and is expected
to be introduced in the current session of the Congress would if enacted
require a reduction in the lead content of plumbing fittings and pumps used
for drinking water, if an appropriate maximum leachate standard for lead is
not voluntarily adopted. In September 1994, the EPA endorsed a voluntary
standard that establishes maximum leachate levels of those substances,
including lead from new plumbing fittings and fixtures. It is not
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possible to predict whether federal, state or local legislation,
regulations or action will be enacted, promulgated or taken or the nature
of any such legislation, regulations or action, nor is it possible to
predict the effect any such legislation, regulations or action may have on
the industry generally or on Moen.
Master Lock manufactures key-controlled and combination padlocks,
chain and cable locks, bicycle locks, built-in locker locks and other
specialty security devices, and also manufactures door lock sets and door
hardware. Sales of products designed for consumer use are made to
wholesale distributors and to hardware and other retail outlets, while
sales of lock systems are made to industrial and institutional users,
original equipment manufacturers and retail outlets. Most sales are
brokered through independent manufacturers' representatives, primarily in
the U.S. and Canada.
Aristokraft manufactures kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities.
Stock and semi-custom cabinets are sold under the brand names of
Aristokraft and Decora, respectively. Sales under the Aristokraft brand
name are made in the U.S. primarily through stocking distributors for
resale to kitchen and bath specialty dealers, lumber and building material
dealers, remodelers and builders. Decora products are sold primarily to
kitchen and bath specialty dealers and regional home centers.
Waterloo is the world's leading manufacturer of tool storage
products, consisting primarily of high quality steel tool boxes, tool
chests, workbenches and related products manufactured for private label
sale by one of the largest national retailers in the U.S. Similar products
are sold under the Waterloo and All American brand names to specialty
industrial and automotive dealers, mass merchandisers, home centers and
hardware stores. Waterloo also manufactures hospital carts and storage
units and sells such products to institutional users.
See Item 3, "Legal Proceedings".
Office Products
ACCO World Corporation ("ACCO") and its subsidiaries are engaged
worldwide in designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing a wide
variety of traditional and computer-related office products and supplies,
time management products, presentation aids, workstation furniture and
accessories. Products are manufactured by subsidiaries, joint ventures and
licensees of ACCO, or manufactured to such subsidiaries' specification,
throughout the world, principally in the U.S., Canada, Western Europe and
Australia.
ACCO USA, Inc., a subsidiary of ACCO, manufactures binders,
fasteners, paper clips, punches, staples, stapling equipment and storage
products, as well as computer binders, supplies and accessories, in the
U.S. ACCO Canada Inc., a subsidiary of ACCO, manufactures and distributes
a similar range of office products in Canada. Principal brands include
ACCO products, Swingline staples and stapling equipment, Wilson Jones
binders and columnar pads and Perma Products corrugated board storage
products. Products are sold throughout the U.S. and Canada by their
respective sales forces to office products wholesalers, retailers and
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dealers and are sold to mass merchandisers either directly or brokered
through independent manufacturers' representatives.
Subsidiaries of ACCO Europe PLC, a subsidiary of ACCO,
manufacture and distribute a wide range of office supplies and machines and
storage and retrieval filing systems. Their products are sold primarily in
the U.K., Ireland, Western Europe and Australia through their own sales
forces and distributors.
Day-Timers, Inc., a subsidiary of ACCO, manufactures personal
organizers and planners in the U.S. and is estimated by management to be
the leading direct marketer of time management aids in North America.
Products are sold in the U.S. by Day-Timers, and in Canada, Australia and
Europe by subsidiaries, through direct mail advertising and catalogs to
consumers and businesses. In addition, products are sold through ACCO USA,
Inc. to retailers and mass merchandisers. A subsidiary also conducts time
management seminars for personnel of corporations, as well as other
entities throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe. Another
subsidiary markets, principally in the U.S., art and craft supplies
primarily to schools.
Vogel Peterson Furniture Company, a subsidiary of ACCO,
manufactures in the U.S. and distributes chairs, workstation components,
office coat racks and partitions. Products are sold in the U.S. and Canada
to office product and furniture dealers.
Kensington Microware Limited, a subsidiary of ACCO, designs,
develops and markets a range of computer accessories and supplies,
principally in the U.S.
Golf and Leisure Products
Acushnet Company ("Acushnet") is comprised of the Titleist and
Foot-Joy Worldwide Division and the Acushnet Golf Division. The Titleist
and Foot-Joy Worldwide Division is a leading manufacturer and distributor
of golf balls, golf shoes, golf clubs, and golf gloves. Other products
include bags, carts, dress and athletic shoes as well as socks and
accessories. Acushnet's leading brands are Titleist and Pinnacle golf
balls, DCI and Bulls Eye golf clubs, Classics and DryJoys golf shoes and
Sta-Sof and Weather-Sof golf gloves. Acushnet products are sold primarily
to golf pro shops throughout the U.S. by the Titleist and Foot-Joy
Worldwide sales force and to sporting goods stores and mass merchants
through the Acushnet Golf Division. Sales are made in the U.K., Canada,
Germany, Austria, Denmark, France, Sweden and The Netherlands through
subsidiaries, in Japan through a majority-owned joint venture, in Ireland
through a U.K. branch and outside these areas through distributors or
agents.
Other Businesses
Other businesses includes the retail distribution and houseware
products businesses of Gallaher subsidiaries. Registrant has announced
that it plans to dispose of the houseware products business and a
significant portion of its retail distribution business in 1995.
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Retail Distribution
Forbuoys PLC, a subsidiary of Gallaher, operates approximately
700 retail newspaper, tobacco, confectionery and stationery outlets in the
U.K. TM Group PLC, a subsidiary of Gallaher, is the largest vending
machine operator in the U.K., and also operates in France and Germany; the
company dispenses cigarettes, snack foods and hot drinks through
approximately 41,500 on-site machines. Another subsidiary of Gallaher,
Marshell Group Limited, operates approximately 165 kiosks that sell tobacco
products primarily in large stores in the U.K.
Housewares
The Prestige Group PLC ("Prestige"), a subsidiary of Gallaher,
manufactures and sells houseware products, including cookware, bakeware,
kitchen tools and carpet sweepers, in the U.K. and elsewhere. Its
principal brand names are Prestige, Skyline and Ewbank. A subsidiary of
Registrant is operated in conjunction with Prestige and manufactures and
sells kitchen utensils in the U.S.
Other Matters
Employees
Registrant and its subsidiaries had, as of December 31, 1994, the
following number of employees, a substantial number of whom were covered by
collective bargaining agreements with various unions:
Registrant and subsidiaries
excluding Gallaher:
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Distilled Spirits 1,430
Hardware and Home Improvement Products 8,560
Office Products 8,700
Golf and Leisure Products 3,200
Corporate Headquarters 200
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22,090
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Gallaher Limited:
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Tobacco Products 3,990
Distilled Spirits 1,100
Other Businesses:
Retail Distribution 6,610
Housewares 930
Other 100
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12,730
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Total 34,820
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Environmental matters
Registrant and its subsidiaries are subject to federal, state and
local laws and regulations concerning the discharge of materials into the
environment and the handling, disposal and clean-up of waste materials and
otherwise relating to the protection of the environment. While it is not
possible to quantify with certainty the potential impact of actions
regarding environmental matters, particularly remediation and other
compliance efforts that Registrant's subsidiaries may undertake in the
future, in the opinion of management of Registrant, compliance with the
present environmental protection laws, before taking into account estimated
recoveries from third parties, will not have a material adverse effect upon
the capital expenditures, financial condition, results of operations or
competitive position of Registrant and its subsidiaries.
See Item 3, "Legal Proceedings".
(d) Financial information about foreign and domestic operations
and export sales.
Registrant's subsidiaries operate in the United States, Europe
(principally the U.K.) and other areas (principally Canada and Australia).
See the table captioned "Information on Business Segments" contained in the
1994 Annual Report to Stockholders of Registrant, which table is
incorporated herein by reference. As is disclosed in such table,
Registrant has sizable investments in, and derives substantial income from,
Europe (principally the U.K.), and, therefore, changes in the value of
foreign currencies (principally sterling) can have a material effect on
Registrant's financial statements when expressed in dollars.
Item 2. Properties.
Registrant leases its principal executive offices in Old
Greenwich, Connecticut. The following is a description of properties of
Registrant's subsidiaries.
International Tobacco
The principal properties of Gallaher and its subsidiaries include
Gallaher's head office in Weybridge, Surrey, England, a distribution
facility in Crewe, Cheshire, England, office and warehouse facilities in
Northolt, Middlesex, England, a factory in Northern Ireland for the
manufacture of cigarettes and smoking tobaccos, a factory in England for
the manufacture of cigarettes and a factory in Wales for the manufacture of
cigars. Each of these properties is owned by Gallaher or one of its
subsidiaries. The principal properties of Gallaher and its subsidiaries
also include a factory in the Republic of Ireland, owned and operated by
Gallaher (Dublin) Limited, for the manufacture of cigarettes and smoking
tobaccos. Gallaher also has a research laboratory in the Northern Ireland
factory complex. For a description of properties of other subsidiaries of
Gallaher, see "Distilled Spirits" and "Other Businesses".
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Distilled Spirits
Beam leases its executive offices in Deerfield, Illinois, and a
subsidiary leases an office in Burnaby, British Columbia. Beam and its
subsidiaries own and operate four bottling plants, three distilleries and
93 warehouses for the aging of bulk whiskies, and lease and operate 16
regional sales offices and several warehouses for the storage of
promotional material, all located in the U.S., Australia and Canada. Beam
also owns and operates approximately 70 U.S. bonded warehouses. Whyte &
Mackay leases its head office in Glasgow, Scotland and a subsidiary,
Invergordon, owns its head office in Edinburgh, Scotland. Whyte & Mackay
and its subsidiaries own and operate seven malt distilleries, one grain
distillery and three blending and bottling plants in Scotland.
Hardware and Home Improvement Products
MasterBrand leases its executive offices in Deerfield, Illinois
and a subsidiary, Moen, owns its executive offices in North Olmsted, Ohio.
Principal properties of subsidiaries of MasterBrand include eighteen
plants, three distribution centers and one warehouse owned and operated in
the U.S. A 50%-owned joint venture in Taiwan owns and operates one plant.
In addition, subsidiaries of MasterBrand lease and operate three plants and
four warehouses in the U.S. and eleven distribution centers, of which eight
are in the U.S. and one is in each of Canada, Japan and Mexico.
Office Products
ACCO leases its executive offices in Deerfield, Illinois.
Principal properties of subsidiaries of ACCO include eight plants owned and
operated in the U.S., seven in the U.K., and one in each of Germany, Italy,
France, Australia, The Netherlands, the Republic of Ireland and Mexico. In
addition, subsidiaries of ACCO lease and operate eleven facilities in the
U.S., five in the U.K., three in Canada, two in Australia and one in each
of France, Germany and Italy. Of these leased facilities, (i) four in the
U.S., two in the U.K., three in Canada and one in each of Australia,
Germany and France, are combined manufacturing and distribution facilities,
(ii) five in the U.S., three in the U.K. and one in each of Italy and
Australia, are distribution facilities and (iii) two in the U.S. are
manufacturing facilities.
Golf and Leisure Products
Acushnet owns a combined executive office and research and
development facility and a warehouse in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. In
addition, it owns and operates four plants, a warehouse and a test
facility, all located in the U.S. Acushnet also leases three warehouses, a
test facility, a retail store, and a research and development facility, all
located in the U.S. Acushnet also leases an office in Taiwan. A
subsidiary of Acushnet leases two combined sales office and warehouse
facilities in Canada. Other Acushnet subsidiaries own and operate a plant
and a warehouse in England, lease a sales office and warehouse in each of
Germany, France and Sweden and lease a sales office in each of Austria,
Denmark, The Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland. Acushnet's majority-
owned joint venture in Japan leases two sales offices and a warehouse
facility there. Acushnet's majority-owned joint ventures in Thailand lease
and operate two plants there.
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Other Businesses
Prestige leases its head office in Egham, England and owns and
operates a plant in Burnley, England. Prestige also owns and operates a
plant in each of Spain and Australia. A subsidiary of Registrant, which is
operated in conjunction with Prestige, leases one plant in North Carolina.
Registrant and its subsidiaries are of the opinion that their
properties are suitable to their respective businesses and have productive
capacities adequate to the needs of such businesses.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
(a) (i) Registrant's former subsidiary, The American Tobacco
Company ("ATCO"), and other leading tobacco manufacturers have been sued by
parties seeking damages for cancer and other ailments claimed to have
resulted from tobacco use and by certain asbestos manufacturers seeking
unspecified amounts in indemnity or contribution in third-party actions
against all or most of the major domestic tobacco manufacturers. Although
there was a jury award which was overturned on appeal against a tobacco
manufacturer in one case, there has been no actual recovery of damages to
date in any such action against the tobacco manufacturers. Registrant has
been named as a defendant in some of the cases brought against ATCO and is
currently named as a defendant in six of these cases, two of which are
brought by individuals, one alleging health ailments caused by the
inhalation of environmental tobacco smoke (Dunn, described below) and the
other alleging chronic lung disease and other medical and psychological
problems associated with addiction to cigarettes (Michener, described
below); three of which are brought by the attorneys general of Mississippi
(Moore, described below), West Virginia (McGraw, described below) and
Florida (State of Florida, described below), respectively, seeking
unspecified compensatory and punitive damages and various forms of
equitable relief, including restitution of the expenditures by the state
for the cost of medical care provided by the state to its citizens for
numerous diseases allegedly caused by cigarettes and other tobacco
products; and one of which is an alleged class action on behalf of all
members of the class allegedly addicted to cigarettes through the
manipulation of nicotine levels (Castano, described below).
The following sets forth the principal parties to the above-
described six pending proceedings in which Registrant is currently named as
a defendant, the court in which such proceedings are pending and the date
such proceedings were instituted against Registrant: Castano v. The
American Tobacco Company, Inc., et al., United States District Court for
the Eastern District of Louisiana, March 29, 1994; Dunn v. RJR Nabisco
Holdings Corporation, et al., Superior Court State of Indiana, County of
Delaware, August 23, 1993; McGraw v. The American Tobacco Company, et al.,
Circuit Court of Kanawha County, State of West Virginia, November 1, 1994;
Michener v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., District Court of
Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, December 16, 1994; Moore v. The
American Tobacco Company, et al., Chancery Court of Jackson County, State
of Mississippi, June 1, 1994; and State of Florida v. The American Tobacco
Company, et al., Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, State of Florida,
March 5, 1995.
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It has been reported that certain groups of attorneys, and
attorneys general of various states, are interested in promoting product
liability and other suits against the tobacco manufacturers. It has also
been reported that other claims against the tobacco manufacturers may be
made seeking damages for alleged injuries claimed to have resulted from
exposure to tobacco smoking of others.
On December 22, 1994, Registrant sold ATCO to Brown & Williamson
Tobacco Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of B.A.T Industries p.l.c.
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation and ATCO have agreed to indemnify
Registrant against claims arising from smoking and health and fire safe
cigarette matters relating to the tobacco business of ATCO.
Registrant's counsel have advised that, in their opinion, on the
basis of their investigations generally with respect to suits and claims of
this character, Registrant has meritorious defenses to the above-mentioned
actions and threatened actions. The actions will be vigorously contested.
(ii)(A) Dean v. Gallaher Limited is an action commenced in the
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland in which plaintiff seeks
unspecified damages including lost income for claimed personal injuries
allegedly related to cigarette smoking. In March 1988, plaintiff obtained
Legal Aid to proceed up to the point of trial. He served his Writ of
Summons in August 1988 and his Statement of Claim in August 1989.
Plaintiff filed an amended Statement of Claim on October 6, 1993. Gallaher
subsequently filed a motion to strike from the amended Statement of Claim a
predecessor to Gallaher, Hergall (1981) Limited (In Liquidation)
("Hergall"), as a second defendant in the action. The motion was heard on
November 30, 1993 and was granted on March 9, 1994. Plaintiff served a
Writ of Summons on Hergall on December 1, 1993 and a Statement of Claim
against Hergall on February 22, 1994. Plaintiff's lawyers also purported
to re-amend the Statement of Claim against Gallaher. On March 11, 1994,
Gallaher and Hergall filed applications to strike certain parts of
plaintiff's Statements of Claim in both actions as irrelevant, which were
referred to the High Court for decision. These applications were denied by
Mr. Justice Nicholson on May 31, 1994, with leave to appeal. Gallaher's
and Hergall's appeal of this decision was heard in December, 1994, and
refused by a unanimous panel of the Court of Appeal. After the Court of
Appeal denied Gallaher and Hergall leave to appeal, Gallaher and Hergall
filed a petition for leave to appeal with the House of Lords on March 17,
1995. A decision on this appeal is now pending. In addition, the
companies obtained orders extending the time in which their defenses must
be served until after the hearing of the "strike-out" applications.
(B) On January 31, 1995, the English Legal Aid Board granted
limited legal aid certificates to approximately 200 claimants seeking to
bring proceedings against tobacco manufacturers for the harm they have
allegedly suffered through smoking cigarettes. This is the first time that
English legal aid has been granted to support a significant number of
claims of this type. These applications were first filed with the
Newcastle Legal Aid Board in England in the summer of 1992, and were
originally denied on September 2, 1992. Thereafter, applicants
successfully petitioned for judicial review of that decision, and on June
24, 1994, the High Court ruled that the Legal Aid Board had applied
inconsistent procedural standards in refusing applicants' legal aid, and
ordered that the applications be remanded for reconsideration. The Legal
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Aid Board began considering the remanded applications on December 22, 1994,
and announced its decision on January 31, 1995.
(C) In Brennan v. Gallaher Limited, pending in the High Court of
Justice in Northern Ireland, plaintiff, a former employee of Gallaher,
seeks unspecified damages for claimed personal injuries from the alleged
"provision of cigarettes for [sic] the plaintiff". Plaintiff served her
Writ of Summons in October 1990, and no Statement of Claim has been
received. On March 22, 1994, plaintiff served a summons seeking leave to
substitute Hergall as the named defendant in the action. This motion was
granted on March 24, 1995.
(D) Further, Gallaher has received a letter before action dated
October 11, 1994, from a solicitor in Scotland stating that a client,
Edward Havelin, has instructed him to make a claim against Gallaher for
Buerger's disease claimed to have been caused by smoking. No formal claim
has been received. Mr. Havelin recently applied to the Scottish Legal Aid
Board for legal aid to pursue this claim against Gallaher and another
tobacco manufacturer. On February 21, 1995, Gallaher submitted
representations in opposition to this application, and the matter is now
pending review by the Scottish Legal Aid Board.
(E) Registrant's counsel have advised that, in their opinion, on
the basis of their investigations generally with respect to suits and
claims of this character, Gallaher has meritorious defenses to these
actions and claims, and they will be vigorously defended on the merits.
(b) People of the State of California ex rel. Daniel E. Lungren,
Attorney General of the State of California v. American Standard, et al.,
is an action commenced on December 15, 1992 against Moen and 15 other
faucet manufacturers and distributors in the Superior Court of the State of
California, County of San Francisco. The Attorney General of California
alleges violations of California Health and Safety Code Sections 25249.5
and 25249.6 (Proposition 65), as well as two violations of the California
Business and Professions Code Section 17200, for alleged intentional
discharge of lead from faucets to sources of drinking water and failure to
provide clear and reasonable warnings to consumers, and seeks civil
penalties of up to $2,500 per day per violation on each cause of action.
The Attorney General also seeks injunctive relief prohibiting further
discharges of lead from faucets into drinking water sources or, in the
alternative, requiring clear and reasonable warnings regarding lead in
faucets, restitution to consumers and other relief. A related action
against these companies and others, including Moen, MasterBrand and
Registrant, has also been brought by environmental groups in the same
court, Natural Resources Defense Council, et al., v. Price Pfister, Inc.,
et al. In that case, plaintiffs allege the same claims as the Attorney
General's action and also allege certain other violations, including
violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act, Civil Code Section 1750. The
plaintiffs seek similar injunctive relief and establishment of a public
information campaign concerning lead from faucets, restitution and
disgorgement of funds obtained from California consumers by unlawful or
unfair business practices and establishment of a fund for medical
monitoring of infants exposed to lead from faucets. The plaintiffs also
seek compensatory damages, statutory penalties, punitive damages,
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. On July 26, 1993, an Order was filed
whereby plaintiffs in Natural Resources Defense Council dismissed without
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prejudice the action as to MasterBrand and Registrant. The plaintiffs in
both actions moved for injunctive relief to require certain of the
defendants to post prescribed warnings. In Natural Resources Defense
Council, the court refused to issue any order regarding the motion pending
resolution of defendants' demurrer challenging plaintiffs' standing to
bring the action, which demurrer was filed on April 16, 1993. By order
dated May 10, 1994, the court denied defendants' demurrer based on standing
but ruled plaintiffs are not entitled to restitution or compensatory
damages. Defendants' motion to dismiss or stay this case was denied on
October 21, 1994. In Lungren, on May 17, 1993, the court issued an order
requiring certain of the defendants in the action, including Moen, to
provide warnings in accordance with the protocol voluntarily proposed by
the defendants. The court made no finding of liability for failure to
warn. On April 16, 1993, defendants filed a demurrer in respect of
plaintiffs' claims based on defendants' alleged intentional discharge of
lead from faucets to sources of drinking water. A hearing on the demurrer
has been scheduled for March 30, 1995. A trial date of January 2, 1996 has
been set in the Lungren matter; a trial date of March 4, 1996 has been set
in the Natural Resources Defense Council matter. These actions are being
vigorously contested.
(c) It is not possible to predict the outcome of the pending
litigation, but management believes that there are meritorious defenses to
the pending actions and that the pending actions will not have a material
adverse effect upon the results of operations, cash flow or financial
condition of the Registrant. See the note captioned "Pending Litigation"
in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the 1994
Annual Report to Stockholders of Registrant, which note is incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None.
Item 4a. Executive Officers of the Registrant.
The name, present positions and offices with Registrant,
principal occupations during the past five years and age of each of
Registrant's present executive officers are as follows:
Present positions and offices with
Registrant and principal occupations
Name during the past five years Age
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Thomas C. Hays Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive 59
Officer of Registrant since January 1995;
President and Chief Operating Officer of
Registrant prior thereto
John T. Ludes President and Chief Operating Officer of 58
Registrant since January 1995; Group
Vice President of Registrant, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Acushnet
prior thereto
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Present positions and offices with
Registrant and principal occupations
Name during the past five years Age
---- ------------------------------------ ---
Robert L. Plancher Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting 63
Officer of Registrant
Robert J. Rukeyser Senior Vice President -- Corporate Affairs 52
of Registrant since 1990; Vice President --
Operations of Registrant prior thereto
Gilbert L. Klemann, II Senior Vice President and General Counsel 44
of Registrant since 1991; Vice President
and Associate General Counsel of Registrant
during 1991; Partner, Chadbourne & Parke
(law firm) prior thereto
Dudley L. Bauerlein, Jr. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial 48
Officer since January 1995; Vice President
and Treasurer of Registrant prior thereto
Steven C. Mendenhall Senior Vice President and Chief 46
Administrative Officer of Registrant since
January 1995; Vice President and Chief
Administrative Officer from 1993 through
1994; Vice President -- Human Resources
prior thereto
Randall W. Larrimore Vice President -- Hardware and Home 47
Improvement Products of Registrant;
President and Chief Executive Officer
of MasterBrand
Barry M. Berish Vice President -- Distilled Spirits of 62
Registrant since 1990; Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer of
Beam since 1993; President and Chief
Executive Officer of Beam prior thereto
Norman H. Wesley Vice President -- Office Products of 45
Registrant since 1990; President and Chief
Executive Officer of ACCO since 1990;
President and Chief Operating Officer of
ACCO prior thereto
Charles H. McGill Vice President -- Corporate Development 53
since February 1995; Corporate Vice
President -- Acquisitions of The Dun &
Bradstreet Corporation prior thereto
Mr. Peter M. Wilson, who has been a member of the Executive
Committee of the Board of Directors of Registrant and Chairman and Chief
Executive of Gallaher since February 1, 1994, is deemed to be an executive
officer of Registrant for the purposes of this Item 4a. Mr. Wilson was
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Deputy Chairman of Gallaher and Chairman and Chief Executive of Gallaher
Tobacco Limited prior thereto. His age is 53.
In the case of each of the above-listed executive officers, the
occupation or occupations given were his principal occupation and
employment during the period or periods indicated. None of such executive
officers is related to any other such executive officer. None was selected
pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between him and any other
person. All executive officers are elected annually.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity
and Related Stockholder Matters.
See the information in the tables captioned "Quarterly Common
Stock Dividend Payments" and "Quarterly Composite Common Stock Prices" and
the discussion relating thereto contained in the 1994 Annual Report to
Stockholders of Registrant, which information and discussion are
incorporated herein by reference. On March 17, 1995, there were 59,740
record holders of Registrant's Common Stock, par value $3.125 per share.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
See the information in the table captioned "Eleven-Year
Consolidated Selected Financial Data" contained in the 1994 Annual Report
to Stockholders of Registrant, which information is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
See the discussion and analysis under the captions "Results of
Operations" and "Financial Condition" contained in the 1994 Annual Report
to Stockholders of Registrant, which discussion and analysis are
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
See the information in the Consolidated Balance Sheet,
Consolidated Statement of Income, Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows,
Consolidated Statement of Common Stockholders' Equity, Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements and Report of Independent Accountants
contained in the 1994 Annual Report to Stockholders of Registrant, which
information is incorporated herein by reference. For unaudited selected
quarterly financial data, see the table captioned "Quarterly Financial
Data" contained in the 1994 Annual Report to Stockholders of Registrant,
which table is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure.
None.
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PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant.
See the information under the caption "Election of Directors"
contained in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of
Registrant to be held on May 2, 1995, which information is incorporated
herein by reference. See also the information with respect to executive
officers of Registrant under Item 4a of Part I hereof, which information is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 11. Executive Compensation.
See the information up to but not including the subcaption
"Report of the Compensation and Stock Option Committee on Executive
Compensation" under the caption "Executive Compensation" contained in the
Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Registrant to be
held on May 2, 1995, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
See the information in the table and notes related thereto and in
the third to last paragraph under the caption "Election of Directors" and
the information under the caption "Certain Information Regarding Security
Holdings" contained in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders of Registrant to be held on May 2, 1995, which information is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
See the information in the second to last paragraph under the
caption "Election of Directors" contained in the Proxy Statement for the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Registrant to be held on May 2, 1995,
which information is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules,
and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Financial Statements, Financial Statement Schedules and
Exhibits.
(1) Financial Statements (all financial statements listed below are of
Registrant and its consolidated subsidiaries)
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1994 and 1993
contained in the 1994 Annual Report to Stockholders of Registrant is
incorporated herein by reference.
Consolidated Statement of Income for the years ended December 31,
1994, 1993 and 1992 contained in the 1994 Annual Report to
Stockholders of Registrant is incorporated herein by reference.
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December
31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 contained in the 1994 Annual Report to
Stockholders of Registrant is incorporated herein by reference.
Consolidated Statement of Common Stockholders' Equity for the
years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 contained in the 1994
Annual Report to Stockholders of Registrant is incorporated herein
by reference.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the 1994
Annual Report to Stockholders of Registrant are incorporated herein
by reference.
Report of Independent Accountants contained in the 1994 Annual
Report to Stockholders of Registrant is incorporated herein by
reference.
(2) Financial Statement Schedules
See Index to Financial Statement Schedules of Registrant and
subsidiaries at page F-1, which Index is incorporated herein by
reference.
(3) Exhibits
3(i). Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant as in effect on the
date hereof is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3a2 to
the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Registrant dated May 14,
1990.
3(ii). By-laws of Registrant as in effect on the date hereof are
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(ii)b to the Current
Report on Form 8-K of Registrant dated February 8, 1995.
10a1. Article XII ("Incentive Compensation") of the By-laws of
Registrant is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(ii)b
to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Registrant dated February 8,
1995.*
10b1. Stock Option Plan of American Brands, Inc., as amended is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10b1 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended
December 31, 1992.*
10b2. Amendment to Stock Option Plan of American Brands, Inc.
constituting Exhibit 10b1 hereto is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10a to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of
Registrant dated November 11, 1993.*
10b3. 1986 Stock Option Plan of American Brands, Inc. and amendments
thereto is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10b2 to
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1992.*
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10b4. Amendment to 1986 Stock Option Plan of American Brands, Inc.
constituting Exhibit 10b3 hereto is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10b to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of
Registrant dated November 11, 1993.*
10b5. Amendment to 1986 Stock Option Plan of American Brands, Inc.
constituting Exhibits 10b3 and 10b4 hereto is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10b to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
of Registrant dated August 11, 1994.*
10b6. 1990 Long-Term Incentive Plan of American Brands, Inc. (As
Amended and Restated as of January 1, 1994) is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10a to the Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q of Registrant dated August 11, 1994.*
10c1. Amended Supplemental Retirement Plan of American Brands, Inc.*
10c2. Trust Agreement, made as of the 1st day of February, 1989, among
Registrant, The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association)
("Chase"), et al. establishing a trust in favor of William J.
Alley for purposes of paying amounts under the Amended
Supplemental Retirement Plan constituting Exhibit 10c1 hereto is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10c2 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended
December 31, 1988 maintained in Commission File No. 1-9076.*
10c3. Amendment made as of the 1st day of November, 1993 to Trust
Agreement constituting Exhibit 10c2 hereto is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10c3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1993.*
10c4. Amendment made as of the 1st day of January, 1995, to the Trust
Agreement constituting Exhibits 10c2 and 10c3 hereto.*
10c5. Schedule identifying substantially identical agreements to the
Trust Agreement and the Amendments thereto constituting Exhibits
10c2, 10c3 and 10c4 hereto, respectively, in favor of Thomas C.
Hays, Arnold Henson, John T. Ludes, Robert L. Plancher, Gilbert
L. Klemann, II, Robert J. Rukeyser, Randall W. Larrimore, Steven
C. Mendenhall and Dudley L. Bauerlein, Jr.*
10c6. Trust Agreement, made as of the 1st day of November, 1993, among
William J. Alley, Registrant and Chase establishing a grantor
trust in favor of William J. Alley for purposes of paying amounts
under the Amended Supplemental Retirement Plan constituting
Exhibit 10c1 hereto is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10c5 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for
the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1993.*
10c7. Schedule identifying substantially identical agreements to the
Trust Agreement constituting Exhibit 10c6 hereto in favor of
Thomas C. Hays, Arnold Henson, John T. Ludes, Robert L. Plancher,
Gilbert L. Klemann, II, Robert J. Rukeyser, Randall W. Larrimore,
Steven C. Mendenhall and Dudley L. Bauerlein, Jr.*
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10d1. Executive mortgage program of Registrant in connection with
relocation of corporate headquarters is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10d1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1991.*
10e1. Resolutions of the Board of Directors of Registrant adopted on
October 28, 1986 and July 26, 1988 adopting and amending a
retirement plan for directors of Registrant who are not officers
or employees of Registrant or a subsidiary thereof are
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10e1 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended
December 31, 1991.*
10e2. Resolutions of the Board of Directors of Registrant adopted on
July 26, 1994 amending the resolutions constituting Exhibit 10e1
hereto.*
10f1. Retirement Agreement, made as of January 1, 1995, between
Registrant and Thomas C. Hays.*
10g1. Gallaher Limited Executive Incentive Plan adopted on October 20,
1994.*
10g2. Trust Deed dated March 24, 1983 between Gallaher Limited
("Gallaher") and Gallaher Pensions Limited, and amendments
thereto, providing supplemental retirement benefits to certain
executives of Gallaher are incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibits 10g2 and 10g3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1989 maintained
in Commission File No. 1-9076.*
10g3. Trust Deed dated June 3, 1992 further amending Exhibit 10g2
hereto is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10g3 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1992.*
10g4. Trust Deed dated January 24, 1994 further amending Exhibits 10g2
and 10g3 hereto is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10g4 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the
Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1993.*
10h1. ACCO World Corporation Management Incentive Plan is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10h1 to the Annual Report on Form
10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1991.*
10i1. ACCO World Corporation Supplemental Benefit Plan for Key
Employees is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10k1 to
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1989 maintained in Commission File No. 1-
9076.*
10j1. Jim Beam Brands Co. Senior Executive and Key Manager Incentive
Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10m4 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1991.*
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10j2. Jim Beam Brands Co. Amended Excess Benefit Plan.*
10j3. Trust Agreement, made as of December 24, 1991, among Jim Beam
Brands Co. ("Beam"), Chase and Hewitt Associates, establishing a
trust in favor of Barry M. Berish for purposes of paying amounts
under the Amended Excess Benefit Plan constituting Exhibit 10j2
hereto is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10m3 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1991.*
10j4. Amendment made as of the 17th day of November, 1993 to Trust
Agreement constituting Exhibit 10j3 hereto is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10k4 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1993.*
10j5. Trust Agreement, made as of the 15th day of December, 1993, among
Barry M. Berish, Beam and Chase establishing a grantor trust in
favor of Barry M. Berish for purposes of paying amounts under the
Amended Excess Benefit Plan constituting Exhibit 10j2 hereto is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10k5 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended
December 31, 1993.*
10k1. Resolution of the Board of Directors of Registrant adopted on
December 11, 1985 with respect to retirement and health benefits
provided to William J. Alley is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 10e2 to the Registration Statement on Form 8-B of
Registrant dated January 27, 1986.*
10k2. Agreement dated as of March 1, 1988 between Registrant and
William J. Alley and amendments thereto providing certain
retirement benefits is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10l2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for
the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1992.*
10l1. Resolutions of the Board of Directors of Registrant adopted on
December 11, 1985 and February 23, 1988 with respect to
retirement and health benefits provided to Arnold Henson is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10m1 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended
December 31, 1992.*
10m1. Resolution of the Board of Directors of Registrant adopted on
November 27, 1990 with respect to retirement and health benefits
provided to Gilbert L. Klemann, II is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10p1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1991.*
10n1. Service Agreement dated November 9, 1994 between Gallaher and
Peter M. Wilson.*
10n2. Letter dated September 20, 1991 from Gallaher in respect of
retirement benefits provided to Peter M. Wilson is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10o2 to the Annual Report on Form
10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1993.*
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10n3. Letter dated March 15, 1994 amending Exhibit 10n2 hereto is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10o3 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended
December 31, 1993.*
10o1. ACCO World Corporation Supplemental Retirement Plan.*
10o2. Trust Agreement, made as of the 1st day of July, 1994, among ACCO
World Corporation, Chase, et al. establishing a trust in favor of
Norman H. Wesley for purposes of paying amounts under the ACCO
World Corporation Supplemental Retirement Plan constituting
Exhibit 10o1 hereto.*
10o3. Trust Agreement, made as of the 1st day of July, 1994, among
Norman H. Wesley, ACCO World Corporation and Chase establishing a
grantor trust in favor of Norman H. Wesley for purposes of paying
amounts under the ACCO World Corporation Supplemental Retirement
Plan constituting Exhibit 10o1 hereto.*
10p1. Employment Agreement entered into as of June 8, 1987 by and
between ACCO International Inc. (a predecessor of ACCO USA, Inc.)
and Norman H. Wesley is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10r1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for
the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1990.*
10q1. Letters dated July 31, 1984 and February 26, 1990 from Registrant
with respect to deferred payment of fees to Eugene R. Anderson
are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10t1 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1991.*
10r1. Agreement dated January 2, 1991 between Registrant and Gilbert L.
Klemann, II is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10s1
to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal
Year ended December 31, 1992.*
10r2. Amendment dated November 28, 1994 to the Agreement constituting
Exhibit 10r1 hereto.*
10r3. Schedule identifying substantially identical agreements to the
Agreement and the Amendment thereto constituting Exhibits 10r1
and 10r2 hereto, respectively, entered into by Registrant with
Thomas C. Hays, John T. Ludes, Robert L. Plancher, Robert J.
Rukeyser, Randall W. Larrimore, Steven C. Mendenhall, Dudley L.
Bauerlein, Jr., and Charles H. McGill.*
10s1. Trust Agreement, made as of the 2nd day of January, 1991, among
Registrant, Chase, et al. establishing a trust in favor of
Gilbert L. Klemann, II for purposes of paying amounts under the
Agreement constituting Exhibits 10r1 and 10r2 hereto.*
10s2. Amendment made as of the 1st day of November, 1993 to Trust
Agreement constituting Exhibit 10s1 hereto.*
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10s3. Schedule identifying substantially identical agreements to the
Trust Agreement and Amendment thereto constituting Exhibits 10s1
and 10s2 hereto, respectively, in favor of Thomas C. Hays, John
T. Ludes, Robert L. Plancher, Robert J. Rukeyser, Randall W.
Larrimore, Steven C. Mendenhall and Dudley L. Bauerlein, Jr.*
10t1. Agreement dated as of March 1, 1988 and amendments thereto
between Registrant and Thomas C. Hays are incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10v1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1992.*
10t2. Amendment effective as of January 1, 1995 to the Agreement
constituting Exhibit 10t1 hereto.*
10t3. Amendment effective as of January 1, 1995 to the Agreement and
Amendment thereto constituting Exhibits 10t1 and 10t2 hereto,
respectively.*
10u1. Agreement dated as of January 2, 1991 between Registrant and
Gilbert L. Klemann, II and amendment thereto is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10y1 to the Annual Report on Form
10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1991.*
10u2. Agreement dated as of October 28, 1991 amending the Agreement
constituting Exhibit 10u1 hereto is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10w2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1992.*
10u3. Amendment effective as of January 1, 1995 to the Agreement and
Amendment thereto constituting Exhibits 10u1 and 10u2 hereto,
respectively.*
10u4. Schedule identifying substantially identical agreements to the
Agreement and Amendments thereto constituting Exhibits 10u1, 10u2
and 10u3 hereto entered into by Registrant with John T. Ludes,
Robert L. Plancher, Robert J. Rukeyser, Steven C. Mendenhall and
Dudley L. Bauerlein, Jr.*
10v1. Agreement dated March 7, 1988 between Registrant and Randall W.
Larrimore and amendments thereto is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10x1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1992.*
10v2. Amendment effective as of January 1, 1995 to the Agreement
constituting Exhibit 10v1 hereto.*
10w1. Agreement dated February 24, 1995 between Registrant and Charles
H. McGill.*
l0x1. Agreement dated as of February 1, 1990 between Beam and Barry M.
Berish is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10pp1 to
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1990.*
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l0y1. Rights Agreement dated as of December 13, 1987 between Registrant
and First Chicago Trust Company of New York, as Rights Agent, and
amendments thereto is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10aa1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the
Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1992.*
11. Statement setting forth net income for computation of earnings
per Common share, primary and fully diluted, and statement
setting forth computation of weighted average number of Common
shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis.
12. Statement re computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges.
13. 1994 Annual Report to Stockholders of Registrant.
21. Subsidiaries of Registrant.
23(i)a. Consent of Independent Accountants, Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
23(i)b. Consent of Counsel, Chadbourne & Parke.
24. Powers of Attorney relating to execution of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
27. Financial Data Schedule (Article 5).
* Indicates that exhibit is a management contract or compensatory
plan or arrangement.
In lieu of filing certain instruments with respect to long-term
debt of the kind described in Item 601(b)(4) of Regulation S-K, Registrant
agrees to furnish a copy of such instruments to the Securities and Exchange
Commission upon request.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 21, 1994,
in respect of Registrant's press release dated October 21, 1994
announcing Registrant's financial results for the three-month and
nine-month periods ended September 30, 1994 (Items 5 and 7(c)).
Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 28, 1994,
in respect of Registrant's press release dated October 27, 1994
announcing that the Federal Trade Commission would challenge the sale
of The American Tobacco Company (Items 5 and 7(c)).
Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated November 30,
1994, in respect of Registrant's press release dated November 30, 1994
announcing that Registrant had executed a definitive agreement for the
sale of Registrant's Franklin Life Insurance business to American
General Corporation for $1.17 billion in cash (Items 5 and 7(c)).
Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 22, 1994
in respect of Registrant's press releases dated December 22, 1994
announcing that the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") approved a
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settlement with B.A.T Industries p.l.c. that removed the FTC's
opposition to the sale of Registrant's subsidiary, The American
Tobacco Company, to B.A.T and that Registrant and B.A.T had completed
such sale that day and the simultaneous transfer by Registrant's U.K.-
based subsidiary, Gallaher Limited, of the Silk Cut trademark to B.A.T
in exchange for a long-term manufacturing arrangement (Items 5 and
7(c)).
Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated January 5, 1995,
in respect of Registrant's pro forma financial information in
connection with the sale of Registrant's subsidiary, The American
Tobacco Company, on December 22, 1994 (Items 2 and 7(b) and (c)).
Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated January 24, 1995,
in respect of Registrant's press release dated January 24, 1995
announcing Registrant's financial results for the three-month and
twelve-month periods ended December 31, 1994 (Items 5 and 7(c)).
Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated January 31, 1995,
announcing that the sale of Registrant's Franklin Life Insurance
business to American General Corporation for $1.17 billion in cash was
completed on January 31, 1995 (Items 5 and 7(c)).
Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated February 8, 1995,
in respect of (i) Registrant's pro forma financial information in
connection with the sale of Registrant's Franklin Life Insurance
business on January 31, 1995 and (ii) amendments to Registrant's By-
laws adopted on January 31, 1995 (Items 2 and 7(b) and (c)).
Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated February 16,
1995, in respect of certain statements by Registrant to a consumer
analyst group (Items 5 and 7(c)).
This annual report shall not be construed as a waiver of the
right to contest the validity or scope of any or all of the provisions of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, under the Constitution of
the United States, or the validity of any rule or regulation made or to be
made under such Act.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
AMERICAN BRANDS, INC.
(Registrant)
By Thomas C. Hays
Thomas C. Hays
Chairman of the Board and
Date: March 28, 1995 Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following
persons on behalf of Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates
indicated.
Thomas C. Hays
Thomas C. Hays, Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer (principal executive
officer) and Director
Date: March 28, 1995
John T. Ludes*
John T. Ludes, President and Chief
Operating Officer and Director
Date: March 28, 1995
Robert L. Plancher*
Robert L. Plancher, Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer (principal
accounting officer)
Date: March 28, 1995
Dudley L. Bauerlein, Jr.
Dudley L. Bauerlein, Jr., Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer (principal
financial officer)
Date: March 28, 1995
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William J. Alley*
William J. Alley, Director
Date: March 28, 1995
Eugene R. Anderson*
Eugene R. Anderson, Director
Date: March 28, 1995
Patricia O. Ewers*
Patricia O. Ewers, Director
Date: March 28, 1995
John W. Johnstone, Jr.*
John W. Johnstone, Jr., Director
Date: March 28, 1995
Wendell J. Kelley*
Wendell J. Kelley, Director
Date: March 28, 1995
Sidney Kirschner*
Sidney Kirschner, Director
Date: March 28, 1995
Gordon R. Lohman*
Gordon R. Lohman, Director
Date: March 28, 1995
Charles H. Pistor, Jr.*
Charles H. Pistor, Jr., Director
Date: March 28, 1995
Peter M. Wilson*
Peter M. Wilson, Director
Date: March 28, 1995
*By A. Robert Colby
A. Robert Colby, Attorney-in-Fact
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Pages
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AMERICAN BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Report of Independent Accountants F-2
Schedules
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I Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
As of December 31, 1994 and 1993 and for
the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993
and 1992 F-3
II Valuation and qualifying accounts
For the years ended December 31,
1994, 1993 and 1992 F-8
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors
and Stockholders of
American Brands, Inc.:
Our report on the consolidated financial statements of American
Brands, Inc. and Subsidiaries has been incorporated by reference in this
Form 10-K from the 1994 Annual Report to Stockholders of American Brands,
Inc. In connection with our audits of such financial statements, we have
also audited the related financial statement schedules listed in the index
on page F-1 of this Form 10-K.
In our opinion, the financial statement schedules referred to
above, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken
as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information
required to be included therein.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
1301 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York
February 1, 1995
F-2
AMERICAN BRANDS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY)
SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
BALANCE SHEET
(In millions)
December 31,
-----------------------
1994 1993
---- ----
(Restated)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3.4 $ -
Receivables from affiliated companies 579.7 565.8
Net assets of discontinued operations 1,170.0 -
Other current assets 32.0 51.4
-------- --------
Total current assets 1,785.1 617.2
-------- --------
Investment in subsidiaries 2,382.4 2,222.5
Long-term receivables from affiliated companies 3,143.0 3,724.8
Net assets of discontinued operations - 1,344.0
Other assets 138.5 141.2
-------- --------
Total assets $7,449.0 $8,049.7
======== ========
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities
Commercial paper $ 103.3 $ 711.3
Payables to affiliated companies 128.9 113.2
Other current liabilities 477.2 265.9
Current portion of long-term debt 485.4 156.5
-------- --------
Total current liabilities 1,194.8 1,246.9
Long-term debt 1,493.6 2,438.4
Postretirement and other liabilities 123.1 93.0
-------- --------
Total liabilities 2,811.5 3,778.3
-------- --------
Convertible preferred stock - redeemable at
Company's option 15.7 17.1
-------- --------
Common stockholders' equity 4,621.8 4,254.3
-------- --------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $7,449.0 $8,049.7
======== ========
The "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of American Brands, Inc.
and Subsidiaries" contained in the 1994 Annual Report to Stockholders of
Registrant are an integral part of these statements.
See accompanying "Notes to Condensed Financial Information of Registrant."
F-3
AMERICAN BRANDS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY)
SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
STATEMENT OF INCOME
(In millions)
For the Years Ended
December 31,
-------------------------------
1994 1993 1992
---- ---- ----
(Restated)(Restated)
Interest from affiliates $ 296.5 $332.6 $357.8
Expenses:
Corporate administrative expenses 69.9 78.1 80.7
Interest: affiliates 10.0 12.9 8.2
non-affiliates 191.6 203.7 219.8
Other expenses, net 16.3 12.9 12.1
------- ------ ------
Total expenses 287.8 307.6 320.8
Gain on disposal of business 577.9 - -
------- ------ ------
Income from continuing operations
before income taxes and other items 586.6 25.0 37.0
Income tax expense (benefit) 54.2 4.1 (3.1)
------- ------ ------
Income from continuing operations
before equity in net income of
subsidiaries and cumulative effect
of accounting changes 532.4 20.9 40.1
Equity in net income of subsidiaries 352.7 349.5 746.8
------- ------ ------
Income from continuing operations
before cumulative effect of
accounting changes 885.1 370.4 786.9
Income (loss) from discontinued
operations (151.0) 127.0 96.9
Cumulative effect of accounting changes
(net of income taxes of $16.9) - (27.6) -
------- ------ ------
Net income $ 734.1 $469.8 $883.8
======= ====== ======
The "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of American Brands, Inc.
and Subsidiaries" contained in the 1994 Annual Report to Stockholders of
Registrant are an integral part of these statements.
See accompanying "Notes to Condensed Financial Information of Registrant."
F-4
AMERICAN BRANDS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY)
SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
For the Years Ended
December 31,
---------------------------------
1994 1993 1992
---- ---- ----
(Restated)(Restated)
Net cash provided from operating activities $ 390.7 $ 618.4 $ 625.1
--------- ------- -------
Investing activities
Proceeds from the disposition of
operations 989.4 - -
Additional investment in subsidiary - - (1.8)
Other, net (0.8) 4.4 (4.0)
--------- ------- -------
Net cash provided (used) by investing
activities 988.6 4.4 (5.8)
--------- ------- -------
Financing activities
(Decrease) increase in short-term debt (908.0) 278.0 261.6
Issuance of long-term debt 32.6 473.0 351.4
Repayment of long-term debt (359.5) (364.7) (672.6)
Dividends to stockholders (403.1) (399.1) (377.8)
Cash purchases of Common stock for treasury (20.1) (57.9) (100.4)
Change in intercompany balances, net 242.5 (592.3) (14.2)
Redemption and purchases of $2.75
Preferred stock - - (134.4)
Other financing activities, net 1.9 (4.9) 12.0
--------- ------- -------
Net cash used by financing activities (1,413.7) (667.9) (674.4)
--------- ------- -------
Cash provided by discontinued operations 37.8 45.1 55.1
--------- ------- -------
Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents $ 3.4 $ - $ -
========= ======= =======
Cash and cash equivalents at
Beginning of year $ - $ - $ -
End of year $ 3.4 $ - $ -
========= ======= =======
Cash paid during the year for
Interest $ 207.7 $ 220.2 $ 233.6
========= ======= =======
Income taxes $ 195.3 $ 238.5 $ 280.8
========= ======= =======
The "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of American Brands, Inc.
and Subsidiaries" contained in the 1994 Annual Report to Stockholders of
Registrant are an integral part of these statements.
See accompanying "Notes to Condensed Financial Information of Registrant."
F-5
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
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1. Basis of Presentation
Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, the Condensed Financial Statements of the Registrant do not
include all of the information and notes normally included with
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles. Therefore, these Condensed Financial Statements
should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial
Statements and Notes thereto included in the Annual Report to
Stockholders of Registrant as referenced in Form 10-K, Part II, Item 8.
The financial statements have been restated for discontinued
operations. The accompanying notes present amounts related only to
continuing operations.
2. Dispositions
On December 22, 1994, the Registrant sold The American Tobacco
Company, its domestic tobacco business, for $1 billion in cash, before
related expenses. The gain on this disposal increased income from
continuing operations before income taxes by $577.9 million or $508.3
million after applicable income taxes of $69.6 million.
3. Discontinued Operations
On November 30, 1994, the Registrant entered into an agreement to
sell The Franklin Life Insurance business ("Franklin") for $1.17
billion in cash, before related expenses. The sale was completed on
January 31, 1995. The net assets and results of operations of Franklin
have been reclassified to identify them as discontinued operations.
4. Accounting Changes
On January 1, 1993, Registrant adopted FAS Statement No. 106,
"Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions"
and FAS No. 112, "Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits."
The initial effects of adopting these statements were recorded as
cumulative changes in accounting principles.
5. Investment in Subsidiaries
During 1994, $361 million of long-term receivables from affiliated
companies was contributed to the capital of subsidiaries by Registrant.
During 1993, $134.8 million of receivables from affiliated companies
was contributed to the capital of a subsidiary by Registrant.
6. Cash Dividends from Subsidiaries
Dividends of $374.6 million in 1994, $634.7 million in 1993, and
$593 million in 1992 were paid to Registrant by its subsidiaries,
excluding Franklin.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT (Concluded)
7. Debt
The components of long-term debt are as follows (In millions):
1994 1993
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Notes payable $ - $ 300.0
Revolving credit notes 26.4 195.8
Other notes 274.0 356.5
5 3/4% Eurodollar Convertible Debentures,
Due 2005 200.0 200.0
7 5/8% Eurodollar Convertible Debentures,
Due 2001 150.0 150.0
Other Eurodollar Convertible Debentures 40.7 41.0
8 1/2% Notes, Due 2003 200.0 200.0
5 1/4% Notes, Due 1995 200.0 200.0
8 5/8% Debentures, Due 2021 150.0 150.0
9 1/8% Debentures, Due 2016 150.0 150.0
7 7/8% Debentures, Due 2023 150.0 150.0
7 1/2% Notes, Due 1999 150.0 150.0
9% Notes, Due 1999 100.0 100.0
9 1/2% Eurosterling Notes, Due 1994 - 74.0
9 1/4% Eurosterling Notes, Due 1998 78.3 74.0
12% Eurosterling Notes, Due 1995 62.6 59.2
12 1/2% Sterling Loan Stock, Due 2009 47.0 44.4
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1,979.0 2,594.9
Less current portion 485.4 156.5
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$1,493.6 $2,438.4
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Estimated payments for maturing debt and sinking fund requirements
during the next five years, assuming the one-time put option on the
5 3/4% Eurodollar Convertible Debentures is exercised in 1995, are as
follows: 1995, $485.4 million; 1996, $101 million; 1997, $53.8 million;
1998, $172.8 million; and 1999, $280.9 million.
At December 31, 1994, the Registrant guaranteed short-term committed
credit facilities of a U.K.-based subsidiary which provided for
unsecured borrowings of up to $513 million, of which $57.8 million was
outstanding.
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AMERICAN BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
For the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992
(In millions)
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Col. A Col. B Col. C Col. D Col. E
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Additions
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Charged Balance
Balance at to Costs at End
Beginning and of
Description of Period Expenses Deductions Period
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1994:
Allowance for cash
discounts $ 6.3 $ 93.0 $ 92.7 (1) $ 5.3
1.3 (4)
Allowance for
returns 21.9 90.9 93.2 (1) 12.6
7.0 (4)
Allowance for
doubtful accounts 34.3 11.3 (0.9)(2) 34.1
9.5 (3)
2.9 (4)
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$62.5 $195.2 $205.7 $52.0
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1993:
Allowance for cash
discounts $ 7.9 $ 87.3 $ 88.9 (1) $ 6.3
Allowance for
returns 17.3 150.6 146.0 (1) 21.9
Allowance for
doubtful accounts 34.8 11.7 11.7 (3) 34.3
0.5 (2)
----- ------ ------ -----
$60.0 $249.6 $247.1 $62.5
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1992:
Allowance for cash
discounts $ 7.5 $ 88.6 $ 88.2 (1) $ 7.9
Allowance for
returns 9.3 114.3 106.0 (1) 17.3
0.3 (2)
Allowance for
doubtful accounts 39.3 11.9 13.1 (3) 34.8
3.3 (2)
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$56.1 $214.8 $210.9 $60.0
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(1) Cash discounts and returns allowed customers.
(2) Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates.
(3) Doubtful accounts written off, net of recoveries.
(4) Balance at disposal date of subsidiaries.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
3(i). Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant as in effect on the
date hereof is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3a2 to
the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Registrant dated May 14,
1990.
3(ii). By-laws of Registrant as in effect on the date hereof are
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(ii)b to the Current
Report on Form 8-K of Registrant dated February 8, 1995.
10a1. Article XII ("Incentive Compensation") of the By-laws of
Registrant is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(ii)b
to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Registrant dated February 8,
1995.*
10b1. Stock Option Plan of American Brands, Inc., as amended is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10b1 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended
December 31, 1992.*
10b2. Amendment to Stock Option Plan of American Brands, Inc.
constituting Exhibit 10b1 hereto is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10a to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of
Registrant dated November 11, 1993.*
10b3. 1986 Stock Option Plan of American Brands, Inc. and amendments
thereto is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10b2 to
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1992.*
10b4. Amendment to 1986 Stock Option Plan of American Brands, Inc.
constituting Exhibit 10b3 hereto is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10b to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of
Registrant dated November 11, 1993.*
10b5. Amendment to 1986 Stock Option Plan of American Brands, Inc.
constituting Exhibits 10b3 and 10b4 hereto is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10b to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
of Registrant dated August 11, 1994.*
10b6. 1990 Long-Term Incentive Plan of American Brands, Inc. (As
Amended and Restated as of January 1, 1994) is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10a to the Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q of Registrant dated August 11, 1994.*
10c1. Amended Supplemental Retirement Plan of American Brands, Inc.*
10c2. Trust Agreement, made as of the 1st day of February, 1989, among
Registrant, The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association)
("Chase"), et al. establishing a trust in favor of William J.
Alley for purposes of paying amounts under the Amended
Supplemental Retirement Plan constituting Exhibit 10c1 hereto is
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incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10c2 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended
December 31, 1988 maintained in Commission File No. 1-9076.*
10c3. Amendment made as of the 1st day of November, 1993 to Trust
Agreement constituting Exhibit 10c2 hereto is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10c3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1993.*
10c4. Amendment made as of the 1st day of January, 1995, to the Trust
Agreement constituting Exhibits 10c2 and 10c3 hereto.*
10c5. Schedule identifying substantially identical agreements to the
Trust Agreement and the Amendments thereto constituting Exhibits
10c2, 10c3 and 10c4 hereto, respectively, in favor of Thomas C.
Hays, Arnold Henson, John T. Ludes, Robert L. Plancher, Gilbert
L. Klemann, II, Robert J. Rukeyser, Randall W. Larrimore, Steven
C. Mendenhall and Dudley L. Bauerlein, Jr.*
10c6. Trust Agreement, made as of the 1st day of November, 1993, among
William J. Alley, Registrant and Chase establishing a grantor
trust in favor of William J. Alley for purposes of paying amounts
under the Amended Supplemental Retirement Plan constituting
Exhibit 10c1 hereto is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10c5 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for
the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1993.*
10c7. Schedule identifying substantially identical agreements to the
Trust Agreement constituting Exhibit 10c6 hereto in favor of
Thomas C. Hays, Arnold Henson, John T. Ludes, Robert L. Plancher,
Gilbert L. Klemann, II, Robert J. Rukeyser, Randall W. Larrimore,
Steven C. Mendenhall and Dudley L. Bauerlein, Jr.*
10d1. Executive mortgage program of Registrant in connection with
relocation of corporate headquarters is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10d1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1991.*
10e1. Resolutions of the Board of Directors of Registrant adopted on
October 28, 1986 and July 26, 1988 adopting and amending a
retirement plan for directors of Registrant who are not officers
or employees of Registrant or a subsidiary thereof are
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10e1 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended
December 31, 1991.*
10e2. Resolutions of the Board of Directors of Registrant adopted on
July 26, 1994 amending the resolutions constituting Exhibit 10e1
hereto.*
10f1. Retirement Agreement, made as of January 1, 1995, between
Registrant and Thomas C. Hays.*
10g1. Gallaher Limited Executive Incentive Plan adopted on October 20,
1994.*
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10g2. Trust Deed dated March 24, 1983 between Gallaher Limited
("Gallaher") and Gallaher Pensions Limited, and amendments
thereto, providing supplemental retirement benefits to certain
executives of Gallaher are incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibits 10g2 and 10g3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1989 maintained
in Commission File No. 1-9076.*
10g3. Trust Deed dated June 3, 1992 further amending Exhibit 10g2
hereto is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10g3 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1992.*
10g4. Trust Deed dated January 24, 1994 further amending Exhibits 10g2
and 10g3 hereto is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10g4 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the
Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1993.*
10h1. ACCO World Corporation Management Incentive Plan is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10h1 to the Annual Report on Form
10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1991.*
10i1. ACCO World Corporation Supplemental Benefit Plan for Key
Employees is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10k1 to
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1989 maintained in Commission File No. 1-
9076.*
10j1. Jim Beam Brands Co. Senior Executive and Key Manager Incentive
Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10m4 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1991.*
10j2. Jim Beam Brands Co. Amended Excess Benefit Plan.*
10j3. Trust Agreement, made as of December 24, 1991, among Jim Beam
Brands Co. ("Beam"), Chase and Hewitt Associates, establishing a
trust in favor of Barry M. Berish for purposes of paying amounts
under the Amended Excess Benefit Plan constituting Exhibit 10j2
hereto is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10m3 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1991.*
10j4. Amendment made as of the 17th day of November, 1993 to Trust
Agreement constituting Exhibit 10j3 hereto is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10k4 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1993.*
10j5. Trust Agreement, made as of the 15th day of December, 1993, among
Barry M. Berish, Beam and Chase establishing a grantor trust in
favor of Barry M. Berish for purposes of paying amounts under the
Amended Excess Benefit Plan constituting Exhibit 10j2 hereto is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10k5 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended
December 31, 1993.*
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10k1. Resolution of the Board of Directors of Registrant adopted on
December 11, 1985 with respect to retirement and health benefits
provided to William J. Alley is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 10e2 to the Registration Statement on Form 8-B of
Registrant dated January 27, 1986.*
10k2. Agreement dated as of March 1, 1988 between Registrant and
William J. Alley and amendments thereto providing certain
retirement benefits is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10l2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for
the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1992.*
10l1. Resolutions of the Board of Directors of Registrant adopted on
December 11, 1985 and February 23, 1988 with respect to
retirement and health benefits provided to Arnold Henson is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10m1 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended
December 31, 1992.*
10m1. Resolution of the Board of Directors of Registrant adopted on
November 27, 1990 with respect to retirement and health benefits
provided to Gilbert L. Klemann, II is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10p1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1991.*
10n1. Service Agreement dated November 9, 1994 between Gallaher and
Peter M. Wilson.*
10n2. Letter dated September 20, 1991 from Gallaher in respect of
retirement benefits provided to Peter M. Wilson is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10o2 to the Annual Report on Form
10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1993.*
10n3. Letter dated March 15, 1994 amending Exhibit 10n2 hereto is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10o3 to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended
December 31, 1993.*
10o1. ACCO World Corporation Supplemental Retirement Plan.*
10o2. Trust Agreement, made as of the 1st day of July, 1994, among ACCO
World Corporation, Chase, et al. establishing a trust in favor of
Norman H. Wesley for purposes of paying amounts under the ACCO
World Corporation Supplemental Retirement Plan constituting
Exhibit 10o1 hereto.*
10o3. Trust Agreement, made as of the 1st day of July, 1994, among
Norman H. Wesley, ACCO World Corporation and Chase establishing a
grantor trust in favor of Norman H. Wesley for purposes of paying
amounts under the ACCO World Corporation Supplemental Retirement
Plan constituting Exhibit 10o1 hereto.*
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10p1. Employment Agreement entered into as of June 8, 1987 by and
between ACCO International Inc. (a predecessor of ACCO USA, Inc.)
and Norman H. Wesley is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10r1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for
the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1990.*
10q1. Letters dated July 31, 1984 and February 26, 1990 from Registrant
with respect to deferred payment of fees to Eugene R. Anderson
are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10t1 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1991.*
10r1. Agreement dated January 2, 1991 between Registrant and Gilbert L.
Klemann, II is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10s1
to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal
Year ended December 31, 1992.*
10r2. Amendment dated November 28, 1994 to the Agreement constituting
Exhibit 10r1 hereto.*
10r3. Schedule identifying substantially identical agreements to the
Agreement and the Amendment thereto constituting Exhibits 10r1
and 10r2 hereto, respectively, entered into by Registrant with
Thomas C. Hays, John T. Ludes, Robert L. Plancher, Robert J.
Rukeyser, Randall W. Larrimore, Steven C. Mendenhall, Dudley L.
Bauerlein, Jr., and Charles H. McGill.*
10s1. Trust Agreement, made as of the 2nd day of January, 1991, among
Registrant, Chase, et al. establishing a trust in favor of
Gilbert L. Klemann, II for purposes of paying amounts under the
Agreement constituting Exhibits 10r1 and 10r2 hereto.*
10s2. Amendment made as of the 1st day of November, 1993 to Trust
Agreement constituting Exhibit 10s1 hereto.*
10s3. Schedule identifying substantially identical agreements to the
Trust Agreement and Amendment thereto constituting Exhibits 10s1
and 10s2 hereto, respectively, in favor of Thomas C. Hays, John
T. Ludes, Robert L. Plancher, Robert J. Rukeyser, Randall W.
Larrimore, Steven C. Mendenhall and Dudley L. Bauerlein, Jr.*
10t1. Agreement dated as of March 1, 1988 and amendments thereto
between Registrant and Thomas C. Hays are incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10v1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1992.*
10t2. Amendment effective as of January 1, 1995 to the Agreement
constituting Exhibit 10t1 hereto.*
10t3. Amendment effective as of January 1, 1995 to the Agreement and
Amendment thereto constituting Exhibits 10t1 and 10t2 hereto,
respectively.*
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10u1. Agreement dated as of January 2, 1991 between Registrant and
Gilbert L. Klemann, II and amendment thereto is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10y1 to the Annual Report on Form
10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1991.*
10u2. Agreement dated as of October 28, 1991 amending the Agreement
constituting Exhibit 10u1 hereto is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10w2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1992.*
10u3. Amendment effective as of January 1, 1995 to the Agreement and
Amendment thereto constituting Exhibits 10u1 and 10u2 hereto,
respectively.*
10u4. Schedule identifying substantially identical agreements to the
Agreement and Amendments thereto constituting Exhibits 10u1, 10u2
and 10u3 hereto entered into by Registrant with John T. Ludes,
Robert L. Plancher, Robert J. Rukeyser, Steven C. Mendenhall and
Dudley L. Bauerlein, Jr.*
10v1. Agreement dated March 7, 1988 between Registrant and Randall W.
Larrimore and amendments thereto is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10x1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Registrant for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1992.*
10v2. Amendment effective as of January 1, 1995 to the Agreement
constituting Exhibit 10v1 hereto.*
10w1. Agreement dated February 24, 1995 between Registrant and Charles
H. McGill.*
l0x1. Agreement dated as of February 1, 1990 between Beam and Barry M.
Berish is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10pp1 to
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the Fiscal Year
ended December 31, 1990.*
l0y1. Rights Agreement dated as of December 13, 1987 between Registrant
and First Chicago Trust Company of New York, as Rights Agent, and
amendments thereto is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10aa1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Registrant for the
Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1992.*
11. Statement setting forth net income for computation of earnings
per Common share, primary and fully diluted, and statement
setting forth computation of weighted average number of Common
shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis.
12. Statement re computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges.
13. 1994 Annual Report to Stockholders of Registrant.
21. Subsidiaries of Registrant.
23(i)a. Consent of Independent Accountants, Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
23(i)b. Consent of Counsel, Chadbourne & Parke.
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24. Powers of Attorney relating to execution of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
27. Financial Data Schedule (Article 5).
* Indicates that exhibit is a management contract or compensatory
plan or arrangement.
In lieu of filing certain instruments with respect to long-term
debt of the kind described in Item 601(b)(4) of Regulation S-K, Registrant
agrees to furnish a copy of such instruments to the Securities and Exchange
Commission upon request.
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