1 Page 1 of 14 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [x] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended February 28, 1999 or __ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from ___ to___. Commission File No. 0-5132 ------ RPM, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 34-6550857 - -------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.) or organization) P.O. Box 777; 2628 Pearl Road; Medina, Ohio 44258 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number including area code (330) 273-5090 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 the filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ----- ----- As of April 8, 1999, 109,714,232 RPM, Inc. Common Shares were outstanding. 2 RPM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -------------------------- INDEX ----- PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page No. ---------------------------- -------- Consolidated Balance Sheets February 28, 1999 and May 31, 1998 3 Consolidated Statements of Income Nine Months and Three Months Ended February 28, 1999 and February 28, 1998 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended February 28, 1999 and February 28, 1998 5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition 8 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 12 --------------------------- 3 3 PART I. -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION -------------------------------- ITEM 1. -- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ------------------------------- RPM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -------------------------- CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS --------------------------- (Unaudited) ----------- (In thousands, except per share amounts) ASSETS ------ February 28, 1999 May 31, 1998 ------------------ ----------------- Current Assets Cash and short-term investments $ 32,082 $ 40,783 Trade accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts $14,280 and $12,718) 297,457 332,944 Inventories 246,480 243,249 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 65,347 55,498 ------------------ ----------------- Total current assets 641,366 672,474 ------------------ ----------------- Property, Plant and Equipment, At Cost 571,892 515,910 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization 236,757 210,013 ------------------ ----------------- Property, plant and equipment, net 335,135 305,897 ------------------ ----------------- Other Assets Costs of businesses over net assets acquired, net of amortization 428,160 423,304 Intangible assets, net of amortization 233,898 232,614 Equity in unconsolidated affiliates 6,486 20,536 Other 26,972 28,454 ------------------ ----------------- Total other assets 695,516 704,908 ------------------ ----------------- Total Assets $ 1,672,017 $ 1,683,279 ================== ================ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ------------------------------------ Current Liabilities Current portion of long term debt $ 4,672 $ 6,316 Notes and accounts payable 103,232 119,882 Accrued compensation and benefits 51,777 52,941 Accrued loss reserves 38,914 43,332 Other accrued liabilities 46,754 51,383 Income taxes payable (6,649) 11,915 ------------------ ----------------- Total current liabilities 238,700 285,769 ------------------ ----------------- Long-term Liabilities Long-term debt, less current maturities 584,570 715,689 Deferred income taxes 55,078 58,059 Other long-term liabilities 53,588 56,704 ------------------ ----------------- Total long-term liabilities 693,236 830,452 ------------------ ----------------- Shareholders' Equity Common shares, stated value $.015 per share; authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 110,671,000 and 100,254,000 shares, respectively 1,612 1,460 Paid-in capital 422,676 264,508 Retained earnings 336,384 314,911 Accumulated other comprehensive income: Cumulative translation adjustment (20,591) (13,821) ------------------ ----------------- Total shareholders' equity 740,081 567,058 ------------------ ----------------- Total Liabilities And Shareholders' Equity $ 1,672,017 $ 1,683,279 ================== ================ The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 4 4 RPM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -------------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME --------------------------------- (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts) Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended February 28, February 28, -------------------------- -------------------------- 1999 1998 1999 1998 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net Sales $1,236,864 $1,163,266 $ 373,007 $ 350,456 Cost of Sales 679,953 649,428 208,381 201,083 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross Profit 556,911 513,838 164,626 149,373 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 430,128 388,488 145,874 130,033 Interest Expense, Net 26,833 29,425 8,362 9,729 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income Before Income Taxes 99,950 95,925 10,390 9,611 Provision for Income Taxes 40,884 40,768 4,260 4,085 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net Income $ 59,066 $ 55,157 $ 6,130 $ 5,526 ========== ========== ========== ========== Basic earnings per common share $ 0.55 $ 0.56 $ 0.06 $ 0.06 ========== ========== ========== ========== Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.54 $ 0.53 $ 0.06 $ 0.06 ========== ========== ========== ========== Dividends per common share $ 0.347 $ 0.328 $0.1175 $ 0.112 ========== ========== ========== ========== The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 5 5 RPM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -------------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS ------------------------------------- (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts) Nine Months Ended February 28, ------------------------------ 1999 1998 ------------ ------------ Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net Income $ 59,066 $ 55,157 Depreciation and amortization 45,116 40,433 Items not affecting cash and other (6,412) (4,582) Changes in operating working capital (7,784) (24,704) ------------ ------------ 89,986 66,304 ------------ ------------ Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Additions to property and equipment (42,366) (33,341) Sale of business assets, net of cash transferred -- 131,096 Acquisition of new businesses, net of cash (47,233) (10,578) ------------ ------------ (89,599) 87,177 ------------ ------------ Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Proceeds from stock option exercises 2,272 1,066 Repurchase of common shares (647) -- Increase (decrease) in debt 26,880 (116,202) Dividends (37,593) (32,179) ------------ ------------ (9,088) (147,315) ------------ ------------ Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash (8,701) 6,166 Cash at Beginning of Period 40,783 37,442 ------------ ------------ Cash at End of Period $ 32,082 $ 43,608 ============ ============ Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Conversion of Debt to Equity $ 157,042 -- Interest accreted on LYONs $ 1,696 $ 7,150 The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 6 6 RPM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -------------------------- NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ------------------------------------------ FEBRUARY 28, 1999 ----------------- (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts) NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION - ------------------------------ The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included for the nine and three months ended February 28, 1999 and February 28, 1998. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 1998. NOTE B - INVENTORIES - -------------------- Inventories were composed of the following major classes: February 28, May 31, 1999(1) 1998 ------------ ----------- Raw material and supplies $ 78,198 $ 77,173 Finished goods 168,282 166,076 -------- -------- $246,480 $243,249 ======== ======== (1) Estimated, based on components at May 31, 1998 NOTE C - ACQUISITIONS - --------------------- On March 31, 1998, the Company acquired all the outstanding shares of The Flecto Company, Inc. Flecto, headquartered in Oakland, California, is a leading manufacturer of wood finishes and wood finishing equipment for the retail do-it-yourself wood and floor finishing markets. This acquisition as well as several small product line acquisitions have been accounted for by the purchase method of accounting. The following data summarizes, on an unaudited pro-forma basis, the combined results of operations of the companies for the nine months and three months ended February 28, 1998. The pro-forma amounts give effect to appropriate adjustments resulting from the combination, but are not necessarily indicative of future results of operations or of what results would have been for the combined companies. For The Nine For The Three Months Ended Months Ended 2/28/98 2/28/98 ------------ ------------- Net Sales $1,195,005 $359,760 ========== ======== Net Income $ 55,767 $ 5,444 ======== ======== Basic earnings per share $.56 $.05 ==== ==== Diluted earnings per share $.53 $.05 ==== ==== 7 7 RPM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -------------------------- NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ------------------------------------------ FEBRUARY 28, 1999 ----------------- (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts) Continued NOTE D - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - ----------------------------- As of June 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income", which establishes new rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components. The adoption of this statement had no impact on the Company's net income or shareholders' equity. The February 28, 1999 and May 31, 1998 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the requirements of SFAS No. 130. This statement requires other comprehensive income to include foreign currency translation adjustments, currently the Company's only type of other comprehensive income. Accordingly, total comprehensive income, comprised of net income and other comprehensive income (loss), amounted to $(640) and $3,296 during the third quarter of fiscal years 1999 and 1998, respectively, and $52,296 and $50,701 for the nine months ended February 28, 1999 and 1998, respectively. 8 8 RPM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF --------------------------------------- RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION --------------------------------------------- NINE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1999 ----------------------------------- ITEM 2. - ------- RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - --------------------- The Company's sales were ahead 6% in the third quarter and 6% in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, compared to last year's results. Effective February 1, 1999, the Company acquired the remaining 50% of The Euclid Chemical Company ("Euclid") from the Company's former partner, Holderbank Financiere Glaris Ltd. Euclid offers a full line of concrete and masonry repair and maintenance products marketed under the EUCO name. Euclid will pursue a strategy of expanding its global presence in the concrete and masonry industry. The acquisition of Euclid and The Flecto Company, Inc. ("Flecto") on March 31, 1998, and several smaller acquisitions and joint ventures, net of several small divestitures, generated 85% of the sales growth in the third quarter and approximately 70% of the sales increase in the first nine months, compared to last year. Higher unit volume from existing operations generated the balance of sales growth in the first nine months. Prices have been fairly steady from year-to-year. Exchange rate differences had a slight negative effect on year-to-year sales. This trend may continue if the dollar continues to strengthen. Existing operations sales have grown more slowly than anticipated so far this year. Economic concerns have resulted in many industrial maintenance projects being delayed and a number of accounts reducing their inventories. Exports have also been negatively affected by the stronger dollar and economic crises in Asia and certain other regions of the world. Gross profit margins have strengthened from last year, with the third quarter achieving 44.1% compared with 42.6% a year ago and the first nine months this year reaching 45.0% compared with 44.2% last year. The majority of this improvement comes from the successful restructuring of Tremco operations. Certain lower raw material costs and a stronger U.S. dollar on goods sourced outside the U.S. have also had a positive impact. The balance of the improvement comes from the comparatively higher net margins of Flecto, Euclid and other acquisitions. These positive effects have more than offset certain volume-driven lower margins within the consumer lines. The Company's selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 39.1% of sales in the third quarter from 37.1% a year ago, and to 34.8% after nine months compared with 33.4% last year. Existing operations are continuing their planned increases in promotional and other growth-related spending. The consumer lines, in particular, continue to incur higher freight and handling costs to meet increasing demands from their customers for smaller, more frequent shipments. Flecto, Euclid and other acquisitions account for the remainder of these differences, having proportionately higher costs, collectively, in this category. Acquisition-related expenses for these operations further contributed to higher SG&A expenses. The Company initiated a cost reduction program other than in certain growth-related areas early in the second quarter, when sales began to fall below expected levels. The August 10, 1998 redemption of the Company's convertible debt securities (refer to Capital Resources and Liquidity) has lowered interest expense by $4.4 million so far this year, more than offsetting $3.3 million of additional interest expense from increased indebtedness to acquire Flecto, Euclid and other smaller acquisitions. Debt repayments throughout the past year, higher interest income, and slightly lower interest rates between years further reduced net interest expense, comparatively. 9 9 RPM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF --------------------------------------- RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION --------------------------------------------- NINE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1999 ----------------------------------- The tax rate has improved this year from reduced foreign taxes, proportionately lower state and local taxes in the U.S., and more favorable tax treatment of the Company's exports from the U.S. The Company's earnings were ahead 11% in the third quarter, and 7% in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, compared to last year's results. The issuance of common shares in connection with the redemption of the Company's convertible debt securities earlier this year has negatively impacted the calculation of basic earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share have been impacted this year by a comparatively lower interest expense add-back also related to the redeemed convertible securities. This redemption is the principal cause of the comparative difference between the changes in net income and earnings per share between periods. This difference will be much less pronounced after this fiscal year. The Company's foreign sales and results of operations are subject to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. As most of the Company's foreign operations are in countries with fairly stable currencies, such as the United Kingdom, Belgium and Canada, this effect has not been material. In addition, foreign debt is denominated in the respective foreign currency, thereby eliminating any related translation impact on earnings. If the dollar continues to strengthen, the Company's foreign results of operations will be negatively impacted, but the effect is not expected to be material. The Company does not currently hedge against the risk of exchange rate fluctuations. On January 1, 1999, eleven of the fifteen members of the European Union adopted a new European currency unit (the "Euro") as their common legal currency. The participating countries national currencies will remain legal tender as denominations of the Euro from January 1, 1999 through January 1, 2002, and the exchange rates between the Euro and such national currency units will be fixed. The Company has assessed the potential impact of the Euro currency conversion on its operating results and financial condition. The impact of pricing differences and country-to-country indebtedness is not expected to be material. The Company intends to convert its own European operations to the Euro currency basis effective June 1, 1999. CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY - ------------------------------- CASH PROVIDED FROM OPERATIONS The Company generated cash from operations of $90 million during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, up from $66 million during the same period last year. Other than the positive impact of higher earnings, depreciation and amortization, and certain timing differences, the main difference between years is related to the buildup of certain inventories last year to accommodate increased consumer business. The Company's strong cash flow from operations continues to be its primary source of financing internal growth, with limited use of short-term credit. INVESTING ACTIVITIES The Company is not capital intensive. Capital expenditures are made primarily to accommodate the Company's continued growth through improved production and distribution efficiencies and capacity, and to enhance administration. Capital expenditures generally do not exceed depreciation and amortization in a given year. 10 10 RPM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF --------------------------------------- RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION --------------------------------------------- NINE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1999 ----------------------------------- The Company has invested $47 million in the acquisitions of Euclid and several smaller businesses and assets this year, net of cash acquired. The Company historically has acquired complementary businesses and this trend is expected to continue. FINANCING ACTIVITIES During the past nine months, $51 million of additional debt was incurred primarily related to acquisitions, and approximately $24 million of debt was repaid. The acquisitions were financed through the Company's revolving credit agreement, which had an outstanding balance of $178 million at February 28, 1999. On January 22, 1999, the Company announced the authorization of a share repurchase program. The program allows the Company to repurchase up to 5,000,000 Common Shares of the Company from time-to-time for a period of 12 months. As of February 28, 1999, the Company had repurchased 47,200 Common Shares of the Company. The Company's redemption of its Liquid Yield Option Notes (LYONs), effective August 10, 1998, resulted in a $159 million decrease in long-term debt and a similar increase in shareholders' equity. The Company's revolving credit facility was used to fund the LYONs securities redeemed for cash in the amount of approximately $32 million. The Company's debt-to-capital ratio has strengthened from 56% at May 31, 1998 to 44% at February 28, 1999, mainly as a result of this redemption. The stronger dollar effect on the Company's foreign net assets has tended to reduce shareholders' equity, and this trend could continue if the dollar continues to strengthen and the growth of foreign net assets continues. The Company maintains excellent relations with its banks and other financial institutions to further enable the financing of future growth opportunities. YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE - ------------------------------ The Year 2000 issue results from date sensitive computer programs that improperly handle dates beyond 1999. This issue will impact virtually every business that relies on a computer, including government agencies, utilities and other basic service providers, which are outside the Company's control. The Company, which is highly decentralized and comprised of multiple autonomous operating companies, is not dependent on one integrated system. If, however, these companies do not become Year 2000 compliant, the Company's operations may be substantially disrupted. Since 1997, the Company (and each of its operating companies) have been addressing their computer systems to become Year 2000 compliant and is now updating the board of directors on a regular basis. The Company continues to work with its operating companies to ensure that their Year 2000 issues are addressed on a company-wide basis which includes: (1) internal Information Technology ("IT") systems such as any hardware and software used to process daily operational data and information; (2) non-IT systems or embedded technology such as micro-controllers contained in various manufacturing and lab equipment; and (3) Year 2000 compliance of key suppliers and customers, especially as it relates to electronic data interchange. The Company has utilized both internal and external resources to address these areas. 11 11 RPM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF --------------------------------------- RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION --------------------------------------------- NINE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1999 ----------------------------------- The Company continues to make significant progress in its Year 2000 remediation efforts and does not anticipate any disruptions in its business as a result of the Year 2000. The Company is approximately 90% complete with remediating its internal business systems and remains on track with its compliance targets. In addition, the Company has also made significant progress in addressing its key third party affiliations and non-IT systems and does not anticipate any disruptions in these areas. As a result, the Company does not foresee the need for executing any contingency plans. The Company has been able to achieve its Year 2000 goals while spending less than originally anticipated. The Company to date has spent approximately $3,750,000 and estimates spending an additional $750,000 to complete its remediation efforts, which will be approximately $1,000,000 less than original estimates. The Company's estimated future costs for Year 2000 were made using various assumptions including the continued availability of certain resources, Year 2000 modification plans, implementation success by key third-parties and other factors. Unforeseen changes or developments may occur that could affect the Company's estimates of the amount of time and costs necessary to modify and test its IT and non-IT systems for Year 2000 compliance. These developments include, but are not limited to, the availability and cost of personnel trained in this area and the ability to locate and correct all relevant computer codes. This Year 2000 disclosure statement is intended to be covered by and fall within the meaning of the recently enacted "Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure Act." FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS - -------------------------- The foregoing discussion includes forward-looking statements relating to the business of the Company. These forward-looking statements, or other statements made by the Company, are made based on management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and are subject to uncertainties and factors (including those specified below) which are difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond the control of the Company. As a result, actual results of the Company could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any such forward-looking statements. These uncertainties and factors include (a) the price and supply of raw materials, particularly titanium dioxide, certain resins, aerosols and solvents; (b) continued growth in demand for the Company's products; (c) risks associated with environmental liability inherent in the nature of a chemical coatings business; (d) the effect of changes in interest rates; (e) the effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates upon the Company's foreign operations; (f) the effect of non-currency risks of investing in and conducting operations in foreign countries, including those relating to political, social, economic and regulatory factors; (g) the impact of future acquisitions; (h) the potential future impact of Year 2000 related software conversion issues; the potential impact of the Company's suppliers, customers and other third parties ability to identify and resolve their own Year 2000 obligations in such a way as to allow them to continue normal business operations or furnish raw materials, products, services or data to the Company and its operating companies without interruption; the potential impact of manufacturers of the Company's computer systems and software representations as to their Year 2000 status; and the potential impact of the Company's own Year 2000 investigation, remediation, testing and systems implementation efforts; and (i) the potential impact of the Euro conversion. ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Not applicable. 12 12 RPM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES ------------------------- PART II - OTHER INFORMATION --------------------------- ITEM 1 -- LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - --------------------------- As previously reported in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998, and as updated in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended August 31, 1998 and November 30, 1998, Bondex International, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("Bondex"), was one of numerous corporate defendants in 334 then pending asbestos-related bodily injury lawsuits filed on behalf of various individuals in various jurisdictions of the United States. Subsequently, an additional 65 such cases have been filed and 4 such cases which had been filed were dismissed with prejudice without payment, leaving a total of 395 such cases pending. Bondex continues to deny liability in all asbestos-related lawsuits and continues to vigorously defend them. Under a cost-sharing agreement among Bondex and its insurers effected in 1994, the insurers are responsible for payment of a substantial portion of defense costs and indemnity payments, if any, with Bondex responsible for a minor portion of each. ITEM 6 -- EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K - ------------------------------------------ (a) Exhibits -------- Official Exhibit Number Description ----------------------- ----------- 11.1 Statement regarding computation of per share earnings. 27.1 Financial Data Schedule. (b) Reports on Form 8-K ------------------- There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the three months ended February 28, 1999. 13 SIGNATURES ---------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. RPM, Inc. By /s/ Thomas C. Sullivan ------------------------ Thomas C. Sullivan Chairman & Chief Executive Officer By /s/ Frank C. Sullivan ------------------------ Frank C. Sullivan Chief Financial Officer Date: 04/14/99