Exhibit 99.1
[AIR PRODUCTS LOGO] News Release
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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
7201 Hamilton Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18195-1501
04073
AIR PRODUCTS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EPS OF 58 CENTS
Access the Q1 earnings teleconference scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET)
on January 21 by calling (719) 457-2645 and entering passcode 686795, or listen
on the Web: www.airproducts.com/Invest/EarningsReleases.htm.
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (January 21, 2004) - Air Products (NYSE:APD) today reported
net income of $132 million or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $.58 for its
first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2003. Net income increased five percent
and diluted EPS was up $.02 compared with the prior year, which included a
charge of $3 million or $.02 per share for the cumulative effect of an
accounting change*. Sequentially, EPS was unchanged.
Quarter revenues of $1,685 million were up 16 percent from the prior year on
higher volumes in Gases and Chemicals, acquisitions and favorable currency
effects. Sequentially, revenues increased three percent, driven by acquisitions
and favorable currency effects. Operating income of $199 million was up two
percent from the prior year and up six percent sequentially.
EPS was unchanged from the prior year excluding the accounting change*. Higher
volumes, favorable currency effects and a lower effective tax rate were offset
by lower electronics prices, customer outages, higher pension and other costs,
and favorable adjustments in the prior year related to incentive compensation
and past divestitures of equity affiliates.
John P. Jones, Air Products' chairman and chief executive officer, said, "We had
solid performance in the first quarter. Our strategies and portfolio management
actions are working, and we are encouraged by the progress we are seeing in many
of our businesses."
Gases segment sales of $1,204 million increased 17 percent over the prior year
on higher volumes in the company's Electronics, Energy and Process Industries,
and Healthcare businesses, favorable currency effects, and acquisitions.
Operating income of $182 million increased nine percent, as positive volume,
currency and acquisition effects were partially offset by higher costs.
Sequentially, Gases revenues increased five percent, due to higher volumes,
acquisitions and favorable currency effects, partially offset by lower natural
gas costs contractually passed through to customers. Operating income increased
by one percent on higher volumes.
Chemicals segment sales of $410 million increased 16 percent versus the prior
year on higher volumes across most of the company's Intermediates and
Performance Materials businesses, as well as favorable currency effects.
Operating income of $25 million declined 26 percent, as customer outages and
higher raw material, energy and pension costs more than offset positive volume
and currency effects.
Sequentially, Chemicals revenues decreased two percent and operating income
declined
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17 percent on anticipated seasonally lower sales in several Performance
Materials businesses, and Intermediates customer outages.
Equipment segment revenues of $71 million increased six percent over the prior
year on improved air separation unit sales. Operating income declined on lower
liquefied natural gas (LNG) heat exchanger activity. Air Products received a new
LNG heat exchanger order at the end of the first quarter.
Looking forward, Mr. Jones said, "We are reaffirming our EPS guidance range of
$2.35 to $2.65 for the year. Assuming the positive momentum we saw in the first
quarter continues, we are more comfortable we can achieve the mid to upper end
of this range. However, we remain cautious about higher raw material costs,
economic growth in Europe, and the timing of equipment orders. We expect fiscal
second quarter EPS in the range of $.58 to $.62."
Mr. Jones added that Air Products will continue to drive portfolio management
and cost reduction actions similar to prior years and noted upfront costs
associated with such actions could reduce Air Products' earnings outlook for the
current fiscal year.
Air Products will host its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, January
22, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Access the audio Webcast at www.airproducts.com.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and
industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and
solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance
materials and chemical intermediates. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built
leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials,
refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and
advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative
culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment.
With annual revenues of $6.3 billion and operations in over 30 countries, the
company's 18,500 employees build lasting relationships with their customers and
communities based on understanding, integrity and passion. For more information,
visit www.airproducts.com.
NOTE: The forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are based on
current expectations regarding important risk factors. Actual results may differ
materially from those expressed. Factors that might cause forward-looking
statements to differ materially from actual results include, among other things,
overall economic and business conditions different than those currently
anticipated and demand for Air Products' goods and services; competitive factors
in the industries in which it competes; interruption in ordinary sources of
supply; the ability to recover unanticipated increased energy and raw material
costs from customers; spikes in the pricing of natural gas; changes in
government regulations; consequences of acts of war or terrorism impacting the
United States' and other markets; charges related to currently unplanned
portfolio management and cost reduction actions; the success of implementing
cost reduction programs; the timing, impact and other uncertainties of future
acquisitions or divestitures; significant fluctuations in interest rates and
foreign currencies from that currently anticipated; the impact of tax and other
legislation and regulations in jurisdictions in which Air Products and its
affiliates operate; and the timing and rate at which tax credits can be
utilized.
Please review the attached financial tables, including the Summary of
Consolidated Financial Information:
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AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
(Millions of dollars, except per share)
Three Months Ended
31 December
2003 2002
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Sales $ 1,684.9 $ 1,447.0
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Income Before Cumulative
Effect of Accounting Change $ 131.8 $ 128.7
Cumulative Effect of
Accounting Change -- (2.9)
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Net Income $ 131.8 $ 125.8
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Basic Earnings Per Share:
Income Before Cumulative
Effect of Accounting Change $ .59 $ .59
Cumulative Effect of
Accounting Change -- (.02)
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Net Income $ .59 $ .57
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Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Income Before Cumulative
Effect of Accounting Change $ .58 $ .58
Cumulative Effect of
Accounting Change -- (.02)
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Net Income $ .58 $ .56
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Capital Expenditures $ 181.1 $ 351.4
Depreciation $ 170.4 $ 156.0
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AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of dollars, except per share) Three Months Ended
31 December
2003 2002
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SALES $ 1,684.9 $ 1,447.0
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of sales 1,230.2 1,033.0
Selling and administrative 231.4 193.3
Research and development 30.0 30.0
Other (income) expense, net (5.5) (3.3)
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OPERATING INCOME 198.8 194.0
Equity affiliates' income 19.6 28.3
Interest expense 30.9 31.7
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INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND
MINORITY INTEREST 187.5 190.6
Income taxes 51.3 55.1
Minority interest (a) 4.4 6.8
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INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE
EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE 131.8 128.7
Cumulative effect of accounting change -- (2.9)
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NET INCOME $ 131.8 $ 125.8
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BASIC EARNINGS PER
COMMON SHARE
Income before cumulative effect of
accounting change $ .59 $ .59
Cumulative effect of
accounting change -- (.02)
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Net Income $ .59 $ .57
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER
COMMON SHARE
Income before cumulative effect of
accounting change $ .58 $ .58
Cumulative effect of
accounting change -- (.02)
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Net Income $ .58 $ .56
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE OF COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING (in millions) 221.9 218.8
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE OF COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING ASSUMING DILUTION (in
millions) 227.0 223.0
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DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER
COMMON SHARE - Cash $ .23 $ .21
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(a) Minority interest primarily includes before-tax amounts.
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AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of dollars)
31 December
ASSETS 2003 2002
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash items $ 92.9 $ 104.8
Trade receivables, less allowances for
doubtful accounts 1,260.4 1,031.3
Inventories and contracts in progress 547.5 484.8
Other current assets 313.9 213.6
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 2,214.7 1,834.5
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INVESTMENTS IN NET ASSETS OF AND ADVANCES TO EQUITY
AFFILIATES 585.0 499.7
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost 12,045.3 11,160.1
Less - Accumulated depreciation 6,324.2 5,681.5
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PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net 5,721.1 5,478.6
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GOODWILL 778.5 557.0
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net 103.1 84.2
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OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS 384.2 221.9
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 9,786.6 $ 8,675.9
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Payables and accrued liabilities $ 1,146.2 $ 790.0
Accrued income taxes 96.5 116.7
Short-term borrowings and current portion of
long-term debt 198.7 375.5
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,441.4 1,282.2
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LONG-TERM DEBT 2,373.7 2,027.3
DEFERRED INCOME & OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES 1,079.4 866.3
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 713.8 705.4
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 5,608.3 4,881.2
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MINORITY INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES 195.8 192.8
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 3,982.5 3,601.9
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 9,786.6 $ 8,675.9
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AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of dollars)
Three Months Ended
31 December
2003 2002
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income $ 131.8 $ 125.8
Adjustments to reconcile income to cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 170.4 156.0
Deferred income taxes 23.0 (4.8)
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated
affiliates (12.0) (2.3)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets and
investments (1.2) 2.1
Other 23.5 7.3
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Subtotal 335.5 284.1
Working capital changes that provided (used) cash,
excluding effects of acquisitions and divestitures:
Trade receivables (32.8) 8.3
Inventories and contracts in progress (4.0) (11.8)
Payables and accrued liabilities (8.1) (68.5)
Other (84.9) 51.1
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CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 205.7 263.2
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to plant and equipment (a) (152.3) (166.9)
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated
affiliates (2.2) (1.4)
Acquisitions, less cash acquired (25.9) (182.2)
Proceeds from sale of assets and investments 7.6 9.2
Other .6 3.0
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CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES (172.2) (338.3)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Long-term debt proceeds 146.7 44.2
Payments on long-term debt (97.5) (20.6)
Net decrease in commercial paper and
short-term borrowings (73.0) (67.4)
Dividends paid to shareholders (50.9) (45.9)
Issuance of stock for options and award plans 54.1 11.1
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CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES (20.6) (78.6)
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Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash 3.8 4.8
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Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Items 16.7 (148.9)
Cash and Cash Items - Beginning of Period 76.2 253.7
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Cash and Cash Items - End of Period $ 92.9 $ 104.8
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(a) Excludes capital lease additions of $.7 and $.9 for the three months ended
31 December 2003 and 2002, respectively.
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AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of dollars, except per share)
RECLASSIFICATION
The company changed its reporting to now include overhead expenses incurred by
the company related to equity affiliates in selling and administrative expense.
Previously, these expenses related to equity affiliates were reported in the
income statement line item for equity affiliates' income, net of related
expenses. Equity affiliates' income now includes the company's proportionate
share of earnings of the affiliates and the gain or loss on the sale of
investments in equity affiliates.
This reclassification impacts the Gases segment. The income statements of the
prior periods were adjusted to reflect this reclassification. The impact on
consolidated equity affiliates' income and selling and administrative expense
for each of the last five years is summarized below.
2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
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EQUITY AFFILIATES' INCOME
As Reported $ 84.4 $ 76.2 $ 81.2 $ 87.6 $ 61.5
Expenses Related to Equity
Affiliates 10.0 13.8 11.9 12.4 23.6
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Reclassified $ 94.4 $ 90.0 $ 93.1 $ 100.0 $ 85.1
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SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE
As Reported $ 832.6 $ 704.3 $ 698.7 $ 689.3 $ 672.8
Expenses Related to Equity
Affiliates 10.0 13.8 11.9 12.4 23.6
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Reclassified $ 842.6 $ 718.1 $ 710.6 $ 701.7 $ 696.4
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This reclassification for each of the fiscal 2003 quarters is as follows: first
quarter - $2.5; second quarter - $2.7; third quarter - $2.7; and fourth quarter
- - $2.1.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
At 30 September 2003, the company's committed lines of credit totaled $600,
maturing in January 2005. During the first quarter of 2004, the company replaced
these commitments with a new $700 multicurrency revolving credit facility,
maturing in December 2008.
On 9 January 2004, the company filed a form S-3 Registration Statement with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. When declared effective, the shelf
registration will enable the company to issue up to $1 billion of debt and
equity securities. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION COSTS
Operating income for the three months ended 31 December 2002 included a
favorable adjustment of $8 for lower than anticipated payments of fiscal year
2002 incentive compensation costs.
EQUITY AFFILIATES' INCOME
Income from equity affiliates for the three months ended 31 December 2002
included $14 for adjustments related to divestitures recorded in prior periods.
$8 is included in Other equity affiliates and $6 is included in Gases equity
affiliates.
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AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. and Subsidiaries
SUMMARY BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS
(Unaudited)
Business segment information is shown below:
(Millions of dollars) Three Months Ended
31 December
2003 2002
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Revenues from external customers
Gases $1,203.5 $1,025.8
Chemicals 410.1 353.8
Equipment 71.3 67.4
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Segment Totals 1,684.9 1,447.0
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Consolidated Totals $1,684.9 $1,447.0
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Operating income
Gases $ 182.3 $ 168.0
Chemicals 24.5 33.1
Equipment (.3) 4.1
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Segment Totals 206.5 205.2
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Corporate research
and development and other
income (expense) (7.7) (11.2)
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Consolidated Totals $ 198.8 $ 194.0
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Equity affiliates' income
Gases $ 17.7 $ 17.2
Chemicals 1.9 2.5
Equipment -- .3
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Segment Totals 19.6 20.0
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Other -- 8.3
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Consolidated Totals $ 19.6 $ 28.3
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(Millions of dollars) 31 December
2003 2002
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Identifiable assets (a)
Gases $7,362.6 $6,424.1
Chemicals 1,417.7 1,406.7
Equipment 166.7 169.1
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Segment Totals 8,947.0 7,999.9
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Corporate assets 254.6 176.3
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Consolidated Totals $9,201.6 $8,176.2
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(a) Identifiable assets are equal to total assets less investments in equity
affiliates.
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AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. and Subsidiaries
SUMMARY BY GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS
(Unaudited)
(Millions of dollars)
Three Months Ended
31 December
2003 2002
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Revenues from external customers
United States $ 943.2 $ 819.9
Canada 19.6 27.2
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Total North America 962.8 847.1
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United Kingdom 147.4 116.8
Spain 105.0 84.4
Other Europe 254.3 206.4
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Total Europe 506.7 407.6
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Asia 171.8 160.4
Latin America 43.6 31.8
All Other -- .1
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Total $1,684.9 $1,447.0
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Note: Geographic information is based on country of origin. The Other Europe
segment operates principally in Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands.
The Asia segment operates principally in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
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MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Katie McDonald, tel: (610) 481-3673; e-mail: mcdonace@apci.com.
INVESTOR INQUIRIES:
Alex Masetti, tel: (610) 481-7461; e-mail: masettaw@apci.com.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
*On October 1, 2002, Air Products adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 143, requiring that the fair value of a liability for an
asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred.
It applies to certain of Air Products' on-site agreements, for example, where
the company has an obligation to remove its equipment upon expiration of a
customer contract. An after-tax transition charge of $2.9 million was recorded
as the cumulative effect of the accounting change. The ongoing expense on an
annual basis resulting from the initial adoption of SFAS No. 143 is negligible
(approximately $1 million).