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UNITED STATES
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 April 30, 2002
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OR
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number 1-566
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GREIF BROS. CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 31-4388903
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
425 Winter Road, Delaware, Ohio 43015
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (740) 549-6000
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Not Applicable
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Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report.
Indicated 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 the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the close of the period covered by this report:
Class A Common Stock 10,572,866 shares
Class B Common Stock 11,792,859 shares
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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(UNAUDITED)
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(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three months ended Six months ended
April 30, April 30,
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2002 2001 2002 2001
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Net sales $ 396,913 $ 356,628 $ 762,103 $ 575,481
Gain on sale of timberland 5,222 35,152 8,550 78,259
Other income, net 698 986 4,037 2,014
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402,833 392,766 774,690 655,754
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Cost of products sold 315,594 289,657 612,698 458,138
Selling, general and administrative expenses 66,275 49,080 123,183 81,499
Restructuring charge -- 11,534 -- 11,534
Interest expense, net 13,227 8,987 27,095 12,218
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395,096 359,258 762,976 563,389
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Income before income taxes, minority
interest in income of consolidated
subsidiaries and equity in earnings of
affiliates 7,737 33,508 11,714 92,365
Income taxes 2,785 12,662 4,217 35,028
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Income before minority interest in income of
consolidated subsidiaries and equity in
earnings of affiliates 4,952 20,846 7,497 57,337
Minority interest in income of consolidated
subsidiaries (215) (134) (467) (134)
Equity in earnings of affiliates 2,179 2,246 3,692 4,330
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Net income $ 6,916 $ 22,958 $ 10,722 $ 61,533
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Basic earnings per share:
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Class A Common Stock $ 0.24 $ 0.81 $ 0.38 $ 2.18
Class B Common Stock $ 0.37 $ 1.22 $ 0.57 $ 3.26
Diluted earnings per share:
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Class A Common Stock $ 0.24 $ 0.81 $ 0.38 $ 2.17
Class B Common Stock $ 0.37 $ 1.22 $ 0.57 $ 3.26
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(U.S. dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
April 30, October 31,
2002 2001
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(Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 51,818 $ 29,720
Trade accounts receivable - less allowance
of $11,529 ($10,596 in 2001) 247,094 282,982
Inventories 116,958 123,363
Net assets held for sale 7,628 12,530
Deferred tax asset 9,725 9,697
Prepaid expenses and other 45,163 51,112
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478,386 509,404
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LONG-TERM ASSETS
Goodwill - less amortization 237,762 236,623
Other intangible assets 31,025 33,179
Investment in affiliates 144,211 144,071
Other long-term assets 35,626 44,282
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448,624 458,155
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PROPERTIES, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT - at cost
Timber properties - less depletion 75,377 74,851
Land 81,694 81,048
Buildings 241,227 235,980
Machinery and equipment 709,536 689,637
Capital projects in progress 34,438 43,200
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1,142,272 1,124,716
Accumulated depreciation (350,889) (315,879)
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791,383 808,837
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$ 1,718,393 $ 1,776,396
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(U.S. dollars in thousands)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
April 30, October 31,
2002 2001
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(Unaudited)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 112,464 $ 107,277
Accrued payrolls and employee benefits 18,521 20,529
Restructuring reserves 4,751 15,109
Short-term borrowings 21,044 16,533
Current portion of long-term debt 46,015 43,140
Other current liabilities 108,735 96,139
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311,530 298,727
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term debt 598,519 654,374
Deferred tax liability 115,605 124,346
Postretirement benefit liability 47,982 50,028
Other long-term liabilities 51,324 62,015
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813,430 890,763
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MINORITY INTEREST 1,012 560
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, without par value 11,761 10,446
Treasury stock, at cost (59,638) (58,812)
Retained earnings 674,854 671,917
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
- foreign currency translation (24,168) (21,378)
- interest rate swaps (7,548) (13,071)
- minimum pension liability (2,840) (2,756)
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592,421 586,346
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$1,718,393 $1,776,396
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(UNAUDITED)
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
For the six months ended April 30, 2002 2001
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 10,722 $ 61,533
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 48,593 34,012
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of
dividends received (1,395) (1,461)
Minority interest in income of
consolidated subsidiaries 467 134
Deferred income taxes (4,953) 25,045
Gain on disposals of properties, plants and
equipment (11,970) (78,661)
Other, net (7,040) (31,516)
Changes in current assets and liabilities 53,661 38,897
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Net cash provided by operating activities 88,085 47,983
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of business, net of cash -- (310,197)
Purchases of properties, plants and equipment (25,259) (103,194)
Proceeds on disposals of properties, plants and
equipment 17,317 82,799
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Net cash used in investing activities (7,942) (330,592)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt -- 760,000
Payments on long-term debt (52,954) (394,510)
Proceeds from (payments on) short-term borrowings 4,581 (1,999)
Dividends paid (7,787) (7,237)
Acquisitions of treasury stock (948) (117)
Exercise of stock options 1,435 --
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (55,673) 356,137
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Effects of exchange rates on cash (2,372) (10,304)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 22,098 63,224
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 29,720 13,388
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 51,818 $ 76,612
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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APRIL 30, 2002
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NOTE 1 -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION
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The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments which are, in
the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated
balance sheets as of April 30, 2002 and October 31, 2001 and the consolidated
statements of income and cash flows for the three-month and six-month periods
ended April 30, 2002 and 2001. The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the
amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual
amounts could differ from those estimates.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and notes thereto included in the most recent Annual Report
on Form 10-K of Greif Bros. Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the
"Company").
Certain prior year amounts, including shipping and handling costs in
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") No. 00-10, "Accounting for
Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs," have been reclassified to conform to the
2002 presentation.
NOTE 2 -- VAN LEER INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING ACQUISITION
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On March 2, 2001, pursuant to the terms of a Share Purchase Agreement
dated October 27, 2000, as amended on January 5 and February 28, 2001, between
the Company and Huhtamaki Van Leer Oyj, a Finnish corporation ("Huhtamaki"), the
Company acquired all of the issued share capital of Royal Packaging Industries
Van Leer N.V., a Dutch limited liability company, Huhtamaki Holdings do Brasil
Ltda., a Brazilian limited liability company, Van Leer France Holding S.A.S., a
French limited liability company, Van Leer Containers, Inc., a U.S. corporation,
and American Flange & Manufacturing Co., Inc., a U.S. corporation (collectively,
"Van Leer Industrial Packaging"). Van Leer Industrial Packaging was a worldwide
provider of industrial packaging and components, including steel, fibre and
plastic drums, polycarbonate water bottles, intermediate bulk containers and
closure systems, with operations in over 40 countries.
As consideration for the shares of Van Leer Industrial Packaging, the
Company paid $555.0 million less the amount of Van Leer Industrial Packaging's
debt and certain other obligations ($206.4 million) as of the closing date. In
addition, the Company paid $15.8 million in legal and professional fees related
to the acquisition. The acquisition was funded by new long-term debt borrowed
against a $900 million Senior Secured Credit Agreement.
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The acquisition of Van Leer Industrial Packaging, included in operating
results from the acquisition date, was accounted for using the purchase method
of accounting and, accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to the assets
purchased and liabilities assumed based upon their fair values at the date of
acquisition. The fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed
were $636.8 million and $423.3 million, respectively.
Pro Forma Information
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The following pro forma (unaudited) information for the six months
ended April 30, 2001 assumes the Van Leer Industrial Packaging acquisition had
occurred on November 1, 2000 (U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share
amounts):
Net sales $866,736
Net income $ 45,564
Basic and diluted earnings per share:
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Class A Common Stock $ 1.61
Class B Common Stock $ 2.41
The above amounts reflect adjustments for interest expense related to
the debt issued for the acquisition, amortization of goodwill and intangible
assets, and depreciation expense on the revalued properties, plants and
equipment. The pro forma amounts do not include anticipated synergies from the
acquisition, nor do they include the anticipated savings associated with the
consolidation activities of Van Leer Industrial Packaging and the Company's
locations existing prior to the acquisition date.
The pro forma information, as presented above, is not indicative of the
results which would have been obtained had the transactions occurred on November
1, 2000, nor is it indicative of the Company's future results.
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NOTE 3 -- RESTRUCTURING RESERVES
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During the second quarter of 2001, the Company approved a plan to
consolidate some of its locations in order to eliminate duplicate facilities
caused by the Van Leer Industrial Packaging acquisition and improve operating
efficiencies and capabilities. The plan was the result of an in-depth study to
determine whether certain locations, either existing or newly acquired, should
be closed and the sales and manufacturing volume associated with such plants
relocated to a different facility. Six existing Company-owned plastic drum and
steel drum plants were identified to be closed. The plants are located in North
America. In addition, certain redundant administrative functions were identified
to be eliminated. As a result of this plan, during the second quarter of 2001,
the Company recognized a pretax restructuring charge of $11.5 million,
consisting of $8.0 million in employee separation costs (approximately 250
employees) and a $3.5 million loss on disposal of equipment and facilities. The
Company has sold or is in the process of selling these six owned facilities. The
Company expects to complete these restructuring activities during 2002.
Subsequent to the recognition of the restructuring charge, the Company has and
will continue to recognize expense related to additional costs to relocate
machinery and equipment and employees upon the closure of these plants. The
amounts charged against this restructuring reserve during the period ended April
30, 2002 are as follows (U.S. dollars in thousands):
Balance at Balance at
10/31/01 Activity 4/30/02
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Cash charges:
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Employee separation costs $ 3,991 $(3,110) $ 881
Cash and non-cash charges:
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Other exit costs 312 -- 312
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$ 4,303 $(3,110) $ 1,193
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As of April 30, 2002, there were a total of 188 employees that had been
terminated and provided severance benefits under this restructuring plan.
In addition, in connection with the March 2001 acquisition of Van Leer
Industrial Packaging from Huhtamaki and the consolidation plan, five facilities
purchased as part of the acquisition have been or will be closed. Four of these
facilities are Company-owned and one is leased. The facilities are located in
North America, South America, United Kingdom and Asia Pacific. In addition,
certain redundant administrative functions have been or will be eliminated.
Accordingly, the Company recognized a $19.7 million restructuring liability in
its purchase price allocation related to these locations. This liability was
accounted for under EITF No. 95-3, "Recognition of Liabilities in Connection
with a Purchase Business Combination." The liability consisted of $16.5 million
in employee separation costs (approximately 300 employees), $0.9 million in
lease termination costs and $2.3 million in other exit costs. The Company has
sold or is in the process of selling these four Company-owned facilities. The
lease is being terminated on the remaining facility. The amounts charged against
this restructuring reserve during the period ended April 30, 2002 are as follows
(U.S. dollars in thousands):
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Balance at Balance at
10/31/01 Activity 4/30/02
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Cash charges:
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Employee separation costs $ 9,518 $ (6,749) $ 2,769
Cash and non-cash charges:
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Other exit costs 1,288 (499) 789
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$ 10,806 $ (7,248) $ 3,558
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As of April 30, 2002, there were a total of 194 employees that had been
terminated and provided severance benefits under this restructuring plan.
NOTE 4 -- TIMBERLAND TRANSACTIONS
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Sale of Timber Properties
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In December 2000, the Company sold certain hardwood timberland for
$44.4 million. As such, the Company recognized a gain of $43.0 million during
the first quarter of 2001 related to this transaction. In a related agreement,
the Company sold other hardwood timberland for $30.0 million in March 2001, and
recognized an additional gain of $27.7 million during the second quarter of
2001.
A total of approximately 65,000 acres of timber properties situated in
Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana were sold as a result of these transactions.
Purchase of Timber Properties
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In December 2000, the Company purchased certain softwood timberland for
$42.8 million. In a related agreement, the Company purchased other softwood
timberland for $43.1 million in March 2001.
A total of approximately 63,000 acres of timber properties situated in
Louisiana were purchased as a result of these transactions.
NOTE 5 -- NET ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
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Net assets held for sale represent land, buildings and land
improvements less accumulated depreciation for locations that have been closed.
As of April 30, 2002, there were nine facilities held for sale. The net assets
held for sale are being marketed for sale, and it is the Company's intention to
complete the sales within the upcoming year.
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NOTE 6 -- INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES
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The Company has investments in CorrChoice, Inc. (63.24%),
Socer-Embalagens, Lda. (25%) and Balmer Lawrie-Van Leer (40.06%) which are
accounted for on the equity method. The Company's investment in Abzac-Greif
(49.0%) was sold for approximately $2.0 million, with a gain of $0.1 million,
during the second quarter of 2002. The Company's share of earnings of these
affiliates is included in income as earned. In the first half of 2002, the
Company received dividends from affiliates of $2.3 million.
The difference between the cost basis of the Company's investment in
the underlying equity of affiliates of $4.6 million at April 30, 2002 is being
amortized over a 15-year period.
The summarized unaudited financial information below represents the
combined results of the Company's unconsolidated affiliates (U.S. dollars in
thousands):
Three months Six months
ended April 30, ended April 30,
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2002 2001 2002 2001
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Net sales $58,825 $71,353 $117,022 $140,918
Gross profit $12,396 $10,279 $ 19,554 $ 20,346
Net income $ 4,019 $ 4,328 $ 6,930 $ 8,304
NOTE 7 -- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
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The Company had interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate
notional amount of $300 million and EUR 65 million at April 30, 2002 with
various maturities through 2008. Under these agreements, the Company receives
interest quarterly from the counterparties equal to the LIBOR rate and pays
interest at a weighted average rate of 5.45% over the life of the contracts. At
April 30, 2002, a liability for the interest rate swap contracts, which
represented their fair values at that time, in the amount of $11.8 million ($7.5
million net of tax) was recorded with an offsetting amount in accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss).
At April 30, 2002, the Company had outstanding foreign currency forward
contracts in the notional amount of $28.1 million. The fair value of these
contracts at April 30, 2002 resulted in a loss of $2.5 million. The purpose of
these contracts is to hedge short-term intercompany loan balances with its
foreign businesses.
While the Company may be exposed to credit losses in the event of
nonperformance by the counterparties to its derivative financial instrument
contracts, its counterparties are established banks and financial institutions
with high credit ratings. The Company has no reason to believe that such
counterparties will not be able to fully satisfy their obligations under these
contracts.
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The fair values of all derivative financial instruments are estimated
based on current settlement prices of comparable contracts obtained from dealer
quotes. The values represent the estimated amounts the Company would pay or
receive to terminate the agreements at the reporting date.
NOTE 8 -- CAPITAL STOCK
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Class A Common Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends of 1 cent per
share per year after which Class B Common Stock is entitled to non-cumulative
dividends up to 1/2 cent per share per year. Further distribution in any year
must be made in proportion of 1 cent a share for Class A Common Stock to 1 1/2
cents a share for Class B Common Stock. The Class A Common Stock has no voting
power nor is it entitled to notice of meetings of the stockholders, all rights
to vote and all voting power being vested exclusively in the Class B Common
Stock unless four quarterly cumulative dividends upon the Class A Common Stock
are in arrears. There is no cumulative voting.
The following table summarizes the Company's Class A and Class B common
and treasury shares at the specified dates:
Authorized Issued Outstanding Treasury
Shares Shares Shares Shares
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April 30, 2002:
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Class A Common Stock 32,000,000 21,140,960 10,572,866 10,568,094
Class B Common Stock 17,280,000 17,280,000 11,792,859 5,487,141
October 31, 2001:
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Class A Common Stock 32,000,000 21,140,960 10,516,196 10,624,764
Class B Common Stock 17,280,000 17,280,000 11,822,859 5,457,141
NOTE 9 -- DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
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The following dividends per share were paid during the period
indicated:
Three months Six months
ended April 30, ended April 30,
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2002 2001 2002 2001
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Class A Common Stock $ 0.14 $ 0.14 $ 0.28 $ 0.26
Class B Common Stock $ 0.21 $ 0.21 $ 0.41 $ 0.38
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NOTE 10 -- CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
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The Company has two classes of common stock and, as such, applies the
"two-class method" of computing earnings per share as prescribed in Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per Share." In
accordance with the statement, earnings are allocated first to Class A and Class
B Common Stock to the extent that dividends are actually paid and the remainder
allocated assuming all of the earnings for the period have been distributed in
the form of dividends.
The following is a reconciliation of the average shares used to
calculate basic and diluted earnings per share:
Three months Six months
ended April 30, ended April 30,
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2002 2001 2002 2001
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Class A Common Stock:
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Basic shares 10,550,055 10,523,196 10,535,041 10,523,196
Assumed conversion of stock options 133,606 24,035 85,844 27,037
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Diluted shares 10,683,661 10,547,231 10,620,885 10,550,233
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Class B Common Stock:
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Basic and diluted shares 11,795,835 11,842,859 11,805,904 11,844,813
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There were 18,000 and 8,000 stock options that were antidilutive for
the three-month and six-month periods, respectively, ended April 30, 2002
(213,375 and 380,375 for the three-month and six-month periods, respectively,
ended April 30, 2001).
NOTE 11 -- COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
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Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and other charges and
credits to equity that are not the result of transactions with the owners. The
components of comprehensive income, net of tax, are as follows (U.S. dollars in
thousands):
Three months Six months
ended April 30, ended April 30,
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2002 2001 2002 2001
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Net income $ 6,916 $ 22,958 $ 10,722 $ 61,533
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment (596) (11,135) (2,790) (10,344)
Change in market value of interest rate
swaps, net of tax 1,077 (1,102) 5,523 (4,118)
Minimum pension liability adjustment,
net of tax -- -- (84) --
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Comprehensive income $ 7,397 $ 10,721 $ 13,371 $ 47,071
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NOTE 12 -- BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
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The Company operates in three business segments: Industrial Shipping
Containers; Containerboard & Corrugated Products; and Timber.
The Company's reportable segments are strategic business units that
offer different products. The Company evaluates performance and allocates
resources based on earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation,
depletion and amortization and certain foreign exchange effects ("EBITDA"). The
accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described
in the "Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies"
note in the 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K except that the Company accounts for
inventories on a first-in, first-out basis at the segment level compared to a
last-in, first-out basis at the consolidated level in the United States.
Corporate and other includes the unallocated costs associated with the
Company's corporate headquarters, the Company's long-term debt and other
non-segment items. During 2002, the Company changed its method for allocating
corporate and other costs to its segments. All prior period information has been
restated to conform to the current period presentation.
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The following segment information is presented for the periods indicated
(U.S. dollars in thousands):
Three months Six months
ended April 30, ended April 30,
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2002 2001 2002 2001
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Net sales:
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Industrial shipping containers $ 306,584 $ 258,807 $ 585,284 $ 368,564
Containerboard & corrugated products 79,412 86,999 155,730 188,678
Timber 10,917 10,822 21,089 18,239
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Total $ 396,913 $ 356,628 $ 762,103 $ 575,481
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EBITDA:
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Industrial shipping containers $ 29,905 $ 18,839 $ 49,266 $ 23,733
Containerboard & corrugated products 10,815 19,566 21,737 40,727
Timber 14,734 44,341 26,929 93,672
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Total segment 55,454 82,746 97,932 158,132
Restructuring charge -- (11,534) -- (11,534)
Corporate and other (8,109) (6,681) (9,786) (8,149)
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Total EBITDA 47,345 64,531 88,146 138,449
Depreciation, depletion and amortization (24,608) (22,182) (48,593) (34,012)
Interest expense, net (13,227) (8,987) (27,095) (12,218)
Foreign currency (1,773) 146 (744) 146
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Income before incotaxes, minority
interest in income of consolidated
subsidiaries and equity in earnings of
affiliates $ 7,737 $ 33,508 $ 11,714 $ 92,365
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization:
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Industrial shipping containers $ 16,228 $ 11,096 $ 31,996 $ 16,401
Containerboard & corrugated products 5,559 5,567 11,209 11,225
Timber 635 3,764 1,569 3,936
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Total segment 22,422 20,427 44,774 31,562
Corporate and other 2,186 1,755 3,819 2,450
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Total $ 24,608 $ 22,182 $ 48,593 $ 34,012
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April 30, October 31,
2002 2001
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Total assets:
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Industrial shipping containers $1,066,557 $1,132,616
Containerboard & corrugated products 321,009 345,155
Timber 112,805 104,105
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Total segment 1,500,371 1,581,876
Corporate and other 218,022 194,520
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Total $1,718,393 $1,776,396
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The following table presents net sales to external customers by geographic
area (U.S. dollars in thousands):
Three months Six months
ended April 30, ended April 30,
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2002 2001 2002 2001
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North America $243,237 $240,140 $468,911 $458,993
Europe 100,082 68,457 188,691 68,457
Other 53,594 48,031 104,501 48,031
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Total $396,913 $356,628 $762,103 $575,481
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The following table presents total assets by geographic area (U.S. dollars
in thousands):
April 30, October 31,
2002 2001
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North America $1,239,001 $1,263,260
Europe 325,112 327,077
Other 154,280 186,059
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Total $1,718,393 $1,776,396
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NOTE 13 -- RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
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In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS
No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," which requires that goodwill no
longer be amortized, but instead be periodically reviewed for impairment. The
provisions of SFAS No. 142 are required for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2001. As such, the Company will adopt SFAS No. 142 at the beginning
of its 2003 fiscal year.
The application of the non-amortization provisions of SFAS No. 142 will
increase net income of the Company upon adoption. Amortization expense related
to the Company's goodwill and indefinite-lived assets was $6.1 million for the
six months ended April 30, 2002.
At this time, the effect of the impairment provisions provided by SFAS No.
142 is not known.
Impairment or Disposal Of Long-Lived Assets
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In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." SFAS No. 144 addresses the
accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and
supersedes FASB Statement No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed of" and Accounting Principles
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Board Opinion No. 30, "Reporting the Results of Operations--Reporting the
Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and
Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions." SFAS No. 144 establishes a
single accounting model for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale and
resolves implementation issues related to Statement No. 121.
SFAS No. 144 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2001, or November 1, 2002 for the Company.
The Company does not expect the adoption of this Statement to have a material
impact on its results of operations or financial position.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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GENERAL
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The terms "Greif," "our company," "we," "us" and "our" as used in this
discussion refer to Greif Bros. Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Our business is divided into three business segments: Industrial
Shipping Containers; Containerboard & Corrugated Products; and Timber. We have
175 manufacturing, warehouse and research and development facilities located in
over 40 countries around the world.
The Industrial Shipping Containers segment offers its customers a wide
range of products and services, including fibre, steel and plastic drums,
polycarbonate water bottles, intermediate bulk containers and packaging
services. Our industrial shipping container products are sold to customers
worldwide and in a variety of industries, such as chemical, pharmaceutical,
food, agricultural, petroleum, industrial coatings, paints, pigments and mineral
industries.
The Containerboard & Corrugated Products segment offers its customers
containerboard and corrugated packaging in value-added shapes, sizes and
designs. Our corrugated products include honeycomb, airbag/void fillers and
promotional and storage packages. Our containerboard and corrugated products and
services are sold to customers in a variety of industries, such as packaging,
automotive, food, building products and other durable and non-durable
industries. These products are used to ship such diverse products as home
appliances, small machinery, grocery products, produce, books, tobacco and
furniture, as well as numerous other applications. We also manufacture a full
line of industrial and consumer multiwall bag products which are used to safely
and effectively ship a wide range of industrial and consumer products, such as
fertilizers, chemicals, concrete, flour, sugar, feed, seed, pet foods, popcorn,
charcoal, and salt, primarily for the agricultural, chemical, building products
and food industries.
In the Timber segment, we owned approximately 309,000 acres of
timberland in the southeastern United States and Canada at April 30, 2002. Our
timber marketing strategy is focused on the active harvesting and regeneration
of our timber properties in the United States to achieve sustainable long-term
yields on our timberland.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of
operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States. The preparation of these financial statements, in accordance with
these principles, require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amount of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial
statements.
A summary of our significant accounting policies is included in the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of our most recent Form
10-K. We believe that the consistent application of these policies enable us to
provide readers of the financial statements with useful and reliable information
about our operating results and financial condition. The following are the
accounting policies that we believe are most important to the portrayal of our
financial condition and results and require our most difficult, subjective or
complex judgments.
. Allowance for Accounts Receivable - We evaluate the collectibility of
our accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. In
circumstances where we are aware of a specific customer's inability to
meet its financial obligations to us, we record a specific allowance
for bad debts against amounts due to reduce the net recognized
receivable to the amount we reasonably believe will be collected. For
all other customers, we recognize allowances for bad debts based on the
length of time receivables are past due with allowance percentages,
based on our historical experiences, applied on a graduated scale
relative to the age of the receivable amounts. If circumstances change
(i.e., higher than expected bad debt experience or an unexpected
material adverse change in a major customer's ability to meet its
financial obligations to us), our estimates of the recoverability of
amounts due to us could be reduced by a material amount.
. Inventory Reserves - Reserves for slow moving and obsolete inventories
are provided based on historical experience and product demand. We
continuously evaluate the adequacy of these reserves, and make
adjustments to these reserves as required.
. Net Assets Held for Sale - Net assets held for sale represent land,
buildings and land improvements less accumulated depreciation for
locations that have been closed, primarily as a result of the
consolidation plans in the Industrial Shipping Containers segment. We
record net assets held for sale in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 121 at the lower of
carrying value or fair value less cost to sale. Fair value is based on
the estimated proceeds from the sale of the facility utilizing recent
buy offers, market comparables and/or data obtained from our commercial
real estate broker. Our estimate as to fair value is regularly reviewed
and subject to changes in the commercial real estate markets and our
continuing evaluation as to the facility's acceptable sale price.
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. Properties, Plants and Equipment - Depreciation on properties, plants
and equipment is provided on the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of our assets. Depletion on timber properties is
computed on the basis of cost and the estimated recoverable timber
acquired. We believe that the lives and methods of determining
depreciation and depletion are reasonable; however, using other lives
and methods could provide materially different results.
. Derivative Financial Instruments - We enter into interest rate swap
agreements for the purpose of hedging our exposure to fluctuations in
interest rates. Our interest rate swap contracts are considered cash
flow hedges. We entered into interest rate swap contracts to assist us
in managing our exposure to variable rate debt. The differentials
payable or receivable under these agreements are recorded as
adjustments to interest expense and are included in interest
receivable or payable. An asset or liability is recorded on our
balance sheet for the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements.
A corresponding charge or credit is reflected, net of tax, in other
comprehensive income (loss).
We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge certain
short-term intercompany loan transactions with our foreign businesses.
Such contracts limit our exposure to both favorable and unfavorable
currency fluctuations. These contracts are adjusted to reflect market
value as of each balance sheet date, with the resulting changes in fair
value being recognized in other income, net.
. Restructuring Liabilities - Restructuring liabilities are determined in
accordance with appropriate accounting guidance, including Emerging
Issues Task Force ("EITF") No. 94-3, EITF No. 95-3 and Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 100 depending upon the facts and circumstances surrounding
the situation. Restructuring liabilities recorded in connection with
existing and acquired businesses are further discussed in Note 5 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of our most recent
Form 10-K and in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included in Item 1 of our current Form 10-Q.
. Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Pension and postretirement
benefit expenses are determined by our actuaries using assumptions
about the discount rate, expected return on plan assets, rate of
compensation increase and health care cost trend rates. Further
discussion of our pension and postretirement benefit plans and related
assumptions is included in Notes 11 and 12 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements included in Item 8 of our most recent Form 10-K.
The actual results would be different using other assumptions.
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. Income Taxes - Our effective tax rate, taxes payable and the tax bases
of our assets and liabilities reflect current tax rates in our
domestic and foreign tax jurisdictions and our best estimate of the
ultimate outcome of on-going and potential future tax audits.
Valuation allowances are established where expected future taxable
income does not support the realization of the deferred tax assets.
. Environmental Cleanup Costs - We expense environmental expenditures
related to existing conditions caused by past or current operations and
from which no current or future benefit is discernable. Our estimates
of environmental remediation costs are based upon an evaluation of
currently available facts with respect to each individual site,
including the results of environmental studies and testing, and
considering existing technology, presently enacted laws and
regulations, and prior experience in remediation of contaminated sites.
Expenditures that extend the life of the related property, or mitigate
or prevent future environmental contamination are capitalized. We
determine our liability on a site-by-site basis and record a liability
at the time when it is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Our
estimated liability is reduced to reflect insurance coverage that is in
place for environmental contingencies assumed in our acquisition of Van
Leer Industrial Packaging and the anticipated participation of other
potentially responsible parties in those instances where it is probable
that such parties are legally responsible and financially capable of
paying their respective shares of the relevant costs. Actual costs to
be incurred in future periods at the identified sites may vary from the
estimates, given the inherent uncertainties in evaluating environmental
exposures. Future information and developments will require us to
continually reassess the expected impact of these environmental
matters.
. Contingencies - Various lawsuits, claims and proceedings have been or
may be instituted or asserted against us, including those pertaining to
environmental, product liability, safety and health matters. We are
continually consulting legal counsel and evaluating requirements to
reserve for contingencies in accordance with SFAS No. 5. While the
amounts claimed may be substantial, the ultimate liability cannot
currently be determined because of the considerable uncertainties that
exist. Based on the facts currently available, we believe the
disposition of matters that are pending will not have a material effect
on the consolidated financial statements.
. Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets -
Goodwill is amortized on a straight-line basis over 15 or 25 year
periods based on consideration regarding the age of the acquired
businesses, their customers and the risk of obsolescence of their
products. The costs of acquired intangible assets are amortized on a
straight-line basis over their estimated economic lives of 2 to 25
years. Our policy is to periodically review goodwill, other intangible
assets and other long-lived assets based upon the evaluation of such
factors as the occurrence of a significant adverse event or change in
the environment in which the business operates, or if the expected
future net cash flows (undiscounted and without interest) would become
less
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than the carrying amount of the asset. An impairment loss would be
recorded in the period such determination is made based on the fair
value of the related assets.
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," which requires that
goodwill no longer be amortized, but instead be periodically reviewed
for impairment. The provisions of SFAS No. 142 will be effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. As such, we will adopt
SFAS No. 142 at the beginning of our 2003 fiscal year.
The application of the non-amortization provisions of SFAS No. 142 will
increase our net income upon adoption. Amortization expense related to
our goodwill and indefinite-lived assets was $6.1 million for our first
half of 2002.
At this time, the effect of the impairment provisions provided by SFAS
No. 142 is not known.
Other items that could have a significant impact on the consolidated
financial statements include the risks and uncertainties listed in the "Safe
Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995."
Actual results could differ materially using different estimates or assumptions,
or if conditions are significantly different in the future.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Our fiscal year ends on October 31. The following comparative
information is presented for the three-month and six-month periods ended April
30, 2002 and 2001, which are the end of our second fiscal quarterly periods.
On March 2, 2001, we acquired Royal Packaging Industries Van Leer N.V.,
a Dutch limited liability company, Huhtamaki Holdings do Brasil Ltda., a
Brazilian limited liability company, Van Leer France Holding S.A.S., a French
limited liability company, Van Leer Containers, Inc., a U.S. corporation, and
American Flange & Manufacturing Co., Inc., a U.S. corporation (collectively,
"Van Leer Industrial Packaging"). Van Leer Industrial Packaging was a worldwide
provider of industrial packaging and components, including steel, fibre and
plastic drums, polycarbonate water bottles, intermediate bulk containers and
closure systems, with operations in over 40 countries. The results of the Van
Leer Industrial Packaging operations are included in the consolidated financial
statements subsequent to the acquisition date.
Historically, revenues and earnings may or may not be representative of
future operating results due to various economic factors.
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EBITDA is defined as earnings from continuing operations before
interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization and certain
foreign exchange effects. EBITDA is included in this section because it is a
basis on which we assess our financial performance and allocate resources.
However, EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or viewed as a substitute
for cash flow from operations, net income or other measures of performance as
defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States or as a
measure of our company's profitability or liquidity.
SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Net sales increased to $396.9 million, an increase of 11.3%, for the
second quarter of 2002 from $356.6 million for the second quarter of 2001. This
increase resulted from a $37.2 million increase in net sales from outside of
North America and a $3.1 million increase in net sales from the North American
operations. The increase in the North American operations was due to the
Industrial Shipping Containers segment ($10.6 million increase) and the Timber
segment ($0.1 million increase), which were partially offset by lower net sales
in the Containerboard & Corrugated Products segment ($7.6 million decrease). The
higher net sales in the North American operations of the Industrial Shipping
Containers segment, as well as the higher net sales outside of North America,
were primarily due to the inclusion of Van Leer Industrial Packaging sales
volume for three months in 2002 compared to two months in 2001.
The EBITDA was $47.3 million for the second quarter of 2002 as compared
to $76.1 million, before the $11.5 million restructuring charge, for the second
quarter of 2001. The $28.8 million decrease in EBITDA was attributable to lower
gains on the sale of timberland ($29.9 million decrease) and Containerboard &
Corrugated Products ($8.8 million decrease), which were partially offset by
inclusion of the Van Leer Industrial Packaging operations.
Segment Review
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Industrial Shipping Containers
The Industrial Shipping Containers segment had an increase in net sales
of $47.8 million, or 18.5%, as compared to the same period last year, primarily
due to the increase of $37.2 million in net sales outside of North America
resulting from the acquisition of Van Leer Industrial Packaging. Net sales in
North America increased $10.6 million due to additional sales volume from
including a full three months of the Van Leer Industrial Packaging operating
results in 2002 compared to two months last year. A decrease in customer demand,
particularly in the chemical industry, caused by weakness in their businesses
partially offset this increase in net sales.
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The EBITDA for Industrial Shipping Containers improved to $29.9 million
for the second quarter of 2002 from $18.8 million, before the $11.5 million
restructuring charge, for the second quarter of 2001. The primary reasons for
this increase relates to improved sales volumes as a result of the Van Leer
Industrial Packaging acquisition, lower raw material costs and positive
contributions from the prior year consolidation plans.
Containerboard & Corrugated Products
The Containerboard & Corrugated Products segment had a decrease in net
sales of $7.6 million, or 8.7%, as compared to the same period last year. This
reduction in net sales was caused by lower customer demand, consistent with the
industry, for corrugated containers and containerboard due to continued weakness
in the U.S. economy. Lower average sales price for linerboard and medium also
affected net sales during the second quarter of 2002 as compared to the second
quarter of 2001.
The EBITDA for this segment decreased to $10.8 million for the
three-month period ended April 30, 2002 versus $19.6 million for the same period
last year. Lower raw material prices, especially for old corrugated containers,
a higher containerboard integration percentage and improved operating
efficiencies partially offset the decline caused by lower net sales for this
segment.
Timber
Net sales of the Timber segment increased $0.1 million from $10.8
million during the second quarter of 2001 to $10.9 million during the second
quarter of 2002. While timber sales are subject to fluctuations, we seek to
maintain a consistent cutting schedule, within the limits of market and weather
conditions.
The sales of timber are recorded as net sales, while timber property
sales are included in gain on sale of timberland. The gain on sale of timberland
was $5.2 million for the three months ended April 30, 2002 as compared to $35.2
million for the comparable period last year (see "Timberland Transactions"
below).
The EBITDA for the second quarter of 2002 was $14.7 million versus
$44.3 million for the second quarter of 2001 primarily as a result of the
significant gain on sale of timberland in the prior period.
Other Income Statement Changes
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Gain on Sale of Timberland
Gain on sale of timberland decreased $29.9 million in the current
quarter as compared to the previous period primarily due to the timber property
sales described in the "Timberland Transactions" section below.
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Other Income, Net
Net other income decreased $0.3 million during the second quarter of
2002 versus the same quarter last year.
Cost of Products Sold
The cost of products sold, as a percentage of net sales, decreased from
81.2% in the second quarter of 2001 to 79.5% in the second quarter of 2002. The
decrease was primarily due to an overall improvement in the Industrial Shipping
Containers segment resulting from improved operating efficiencies and lower raw
material costs. This decrease was partially offset by a weakening of the
Containerboard & Corrugated Products segment, which was affected by lower
average selling prices without a corresponding reduction in costs.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased to
$66.3 million (16.7% of net sales) in the second quarter of 2002 as compared to
$49.1 million (13.8% of net sales) in the previous period. The $17.2 million
increase was primarily due to additional SG&A expenses related to Van Leer
Industrial Packaging, including $0.7 million of additional amortization expense
related to the goodwill and other intangible assets. SG&A expenses, as a
percentage of net sales, primarily increased as a result of lower sales volumes,
on a comparable structure basis, for Industrial Shipping Containers. In
addition, lower net sales in the Containerboard & Corrugated Products segment
contributed to this increased percentage of SG&A expenses to net sales.
Restructuring Charge
During the second quarter of 2001, we recognized a pretax restructuring
charge of $11.5 million, resulting from a plan to consolidate six of our
existing Industrial Shipping Container operations and eliminate redundant
administrative functions in North America (see Note 3 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q). In connection with
the acquisition of Van Leer Industrial Packaging and the consolidation plan, an
additional five facilities in North America, South America, United Kingdom and
Asia Pacific, which were purchased as part of the acquisition, are being closed.
Certain redundant administrative functions have been or will be eliminated as
part of this plan. Accordingly, we recorded a $19.7 million restructuring
liability related to these locations. We have incurred additional costs of $1.6
million in the second quarter of 2002 and will continue to incur additional
costs related to the relocation of machinery and equipment, employees and other
reorganization costs, which have been or will be charged to the results of
operations. We believe that upon completion of the consolidation plan, positive
contributions to earnings on an annualized basis from these actions will be
approximately $27.5 million.
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Interest Expense, Net
Net interest expense during the three-month period ended April 30, 2002
increased to $13.2 million from $9.0 million in the second quarter of 2001. The
increase was primarily due to higher average debt outstanding of $685.4 million
during the second quarter of 2002, as compared to $502.5 million during the same
period last year. The increase in average debt outstanding was primarily the
result of borrowing in connection with the Van Leer Industrial Packaging
acquisition. Because the acquisition occurred March 2, 2001, the acquisition
related debt was outstanding for only two months in the second quarter of 2001
compared to three months in the second quarter of 2002.
Income Taxes
During the second quarter of 2002, the effective tax rate dropped to
36.0% as compared to 37.8% in the second quarter of 2001 as a result of a change
in mix of income outside of North America.
Minority Interest in Income of Consolidated Subsidiaries
As part of the Van Leer Industrial Packaging acquisition, we acquired
majority holdings in various companies. The operating results of these companies
have been included in the consolidated results following the acquisition on
March 2, 2001, and the minority interest of other persons in the respective net
income of these companies has been reflected as an expense.
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
Equity in earnings of affiliates was $2.2 million for the second
quarter of 2002 and 2001. This income represents our equity interest in the net
income of CorrChoice, Inc. and, to a lesser extent, our share of Abzac-Greif,
Socer-Embalagens, Lda. and Balmer Lawrie-Van Leer's net income (see Note 6 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q).
Net Income and Earnings Per Share
Based on the foregoing, net income decreased $16.0 million, or 69.9%,
to $6.9 million for the three-month period ended April 30, 2002 from $23.0
million in the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.24 and
$0.37 for the Class A and Class B Common Stock, respectively, in the second
quarter of 2002 compared with $0.81 and $1.22 for the Class A and Class B Common
Stock, respectively, in the second quarter of 2001.
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YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS
Overview
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Net sales increased to $762.1 million, an increase of 32.4%, for the
first half of 2002 from $575.5 million for the first half of 2001. This increase
resulted from a $176.7 million increase in net sales from outside of North
America and a $9.9 million increase in net sales from the North American
operations. The increase in the North American operations was due to the
Industrial Shipping Containers segment ($40.0 million increase) and the Timber
segment ($2.8 million increase), which were partially offset by lower net sales
in the Containerboard & Corrugated Products segment ($32.9 million decrease).
The higher net sales in the North American operations of the Industrial Shipping
Containers segment, as well as the higher net sales outside of North America,
were primarily due to the inclusion of Van Leer Industrial Packaging sales
volume for six months in 2002 compared to two months in 2001.
The EBITDA was $88.1 million for the first half of 2002 as compared to
$150.0 million, before the $11.5 million restructuring charge, for the first
half of 2001. The $61.9 million decrease in EBITDA was attributable to lower
gains on the sale of timberland ($69.7 million decrease) and Containerboard &
Corrugated Products ($19.0 million decrease), which were partially offset by the
inclusion of Van Leer Industrial Packaging operations and higher timber sales.
Segment Review
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Industrial Shipping Containers
The Industrial Shipping Containers segment had an increase in net sales
of $216.7 million, or 58.8%, as compared to the same period last year, primarily
due to the increase of $176.7 million in net sales outside of North America
resulting from the acquisition of Van Leer Industrial Packaging. Net sales in
North America increased $40.0 million due to additional sales volume from
including six months of the Van Leer Industrial Packaging operating results in
2002 compared to two months last year. A decrease in customer demand,
particularly in the chemical industry, partially offset this increase in net
sales.
The EBITDA for Industrial Shipping Containers improved to $49.3
million for the first half of 2002 from $23.7 million, before the $11.5 million
restructuring charge, for the first half of 2001. The primary reasons for this
increase relates to improved sales volumes as a result of the Van Leer
Industrial Packaging acquisition, lower raw material costs and positive
contributions from the prior year consolidation plan.
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Containerboard & Corrugated Products
The Containerboard & Corrugated Products segment had a decrease in net
sales of $32.9 million, or 17.5%, as compared to the same period last year. This
reduction in net sales was caused by lower customer demand, consistent with the
industry, for corrugated containers and containerboard due to continued weakness
in the U.S. economy. Lower average sales price for linerboard and medium also
affected net sales during the first half of 2002 as compared to the first half
of 2001.
The EBITDA for this segment decreased to $21.7 million for the
six-month period ended April 30, 2002 versus $40.7 million for the same period
last year. Lower raw material prices, especially for old corrugated containers,
a higher containerboard integration percentage and improved operating
efficiencies partially offset the decline caused by lower net sales for this
segment.
Timber
Net sales of the Timber segment increased $2.9 million from $18.2
million during the first half of 2001 to $21.1 million during the first half of
2002. While timber sales are subject to fluctuations, we seek to maintain a
consistent cutting schedule, within the limits of market and weather conditions.
The sales of timber are recorded as net sales, while timber property
sales are included in gain on sale of timberland. The gain on sale of timberland
was $8.6 million for the six months ended April 30, 2002 as compared to $78.3
million for the comparable period last year (see "Timberland Transactions"
below).
The EBITDA for the first half of 2002 was $26.9 million versus $93.7
million for the first half of 2001 primarily as a result of the significant gain
on sale of timberland in the prior period slightly offset by higher timber
sales.
Other Income Statement Changes
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Gain on Sale of Timberland
Gain on sale of timberland decreased $69.7 million in the current year
as compared to the previous period primarily due to the timber property sales
described in the "Timberland Transactions" section below.
Other Income, Net
Net other income increased $2.0 million during the first half of 2002
versus the same period last year. The change in other income is primarily due to
additional gains on the sale of facilities.
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Cost of Products Sold
The cost of products sold, as a percentage of net sales, increased from
79.6% in the first half of 2001 to 80.4% in the first half of 2002. The increase
was primarily due to a weakening of the Containerboard & Corrugated Products
segment, which was affected by lower average selling prices without a
corresponding reduction in costs. The increase was partially offset by an
overall improvement in the Industrial Shipping Containers segment resulting from
improved operating efficiencies and lower raw material costs, and higher Timber
segment sales, which have a very low cost associated with them.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
SG&A expenses increased to $123.2 million (16.2% of net sales) in the
first half of 2002 as compared to $81.5 million (14.2% of net sales) in the
previous period. The $41.7 million increase was primarily due to additional SG&A
expenses related to Van Leer Industrial Packaging, including $2.8 million of
additional amortization expense related to the goodwill and other intangible
assets. SG&A expenses, as a percentage of net sales, primarily increased as a
result of lower sales volumes, on a comparable structure basis, for Industrial
Shipping Containers. In addition, lower net sales in the Containerboard &
Corrugated Products segment contributed to this increased percentage of SG&A
expenses to net sales.
Restructuring Charge
During the second quarter of 2001, we recognized a pretax restructuring
charge of $11.5 million, resulting from a plan to consolidate six of our
existing Industrial Shipping Container operations and eliminate redundant
administrative functions in North America (see Note 3 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q). In connection with
the acquisition of Van Leer Industrial Packaging and the consolidation plan, an
additional five facilities in North America, South America, United Kingdom and
Asia Pacific, which were purchased as part of the acquisition are being closed.
Certain redundant administrative functions have been or will be eliminated as
part of this plan. Accordingly, we recorded a $19.7 million restructuring
liability related to these locations. We have incurred additional costs of $3.6
million in the first half of 2002 and will continue to incur additional costs
related to the relocation of machinery and equipment, employees and other
reorganization costs, which have been or will be charged to the results of
operations. We believe that upon completion of the consolidation plan, positive
contributions to earnings on an annualized basis from these actions will be
approximately $27.5 million.
Interest Expense, Net
Net interest expense during the six-month period ended April 30, 2002
increased to $27.1 million from $12.2 million in the first half of 2001. The
increase was primarily due to higher average debt outstanding of $696.8 million
during the first half of 2002, as compared to $386.4 million during the same
period last year. The increase in average debt outstanding was primarily the
result of borrowing in connection with the Van Leer Industrial Packaging
acquisition. Because the acquisition occurred March 2, 2001, the acquisition
related debt was outstanding for only two months in 2001 compared to six months
in 2002.
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Income Taxes
During the first half of 2002, the effective tax rate dropped to 36.0%
as compared to 37.9% in the first half of 2001 as a result of a change in the
mix of income outside of North America.
Minority Interest in Income of Consolidated Subsidiaries
As part of the Van Leer Industrial Packaging acquisition, we acquired
majority holdings in various companies. The operating results of these companies
have been included in the consolidated results following the acquisition on
March 2, 2001, and the minority interest of other persons in the respective net
income of these companies has been reflected as an expense.
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
Equity in earnings of affiliates was $3.7 million for the first half of
2002 versus $4.3 million in the first half of 2001. This income represents our
equity interest in the net income of CorrChoice, Inc. and, to a lesser extent,
our share of Abzac-Greif, Socer-Embalagens, Lda. and Balmer Lawrie-Van Leer's
net income (see Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in
Item 1 of this Form 10-Q).
Net Income and Earnings Per Share
Based on the foregoing, net income decreased $50.8 million, or 82.6%,
to $10.7 million for the six-month period ended April 30, 2002 from $61.5
million in the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.38 and
$0.57 for the Class A and Class B Common Stock, respectively, in the first half
of 2002 compared with $2.17 and $3.26 for the Class A and Class B Common Stock,
respectively, in the first half of 2001.
Timberland Transactions
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In December 2000, we sold certain hardwood timberland for $44.4
million. As such, we recognized a gain of $43.0 million during the first quarter
of 2001 related to this transaction. In a related agreement, we sold other
hardwood timberland for $30.0 million in March 2001, and we recognized a gain of
$27.7 million during the second quarter of 2001. A total of approximately 65,000
acres of timber properties situated in Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana were
sold as a result of these transactions.
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In a separate transaction during December 2000, we purchased certain
pine timberland for $42.8 million. In a related agreement, we purchased other
pine timberland for $43.1 million in March 2001. A total of approximately 63,000
acres of timber properties situated in Louisiana were purchased as a result of
these transactions.
For tax purposes, these sale and purchase transactions are treated as
like-kind exchanges pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, and
result in a deferral of the tax gain on the sale transactions.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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As indicated in our consolidated financial statements and discussed in
greater detail in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, we are dedicated
to maintaining a strong financial position. It is our belief that this
dedication is extremely important during all economic times.
As discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, we are
subject to the economic conditions of the market in which we operate. During
this period, we have been able to utilize our financial strength to meet our
continued business needs.
The current ratio of 1.5:1 as of April 30, 2002 is an indication of our
continued dedication to strong liquidity.
Investments in Business Expansion
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Capital expenditures were $22.9 million, excluding $2.4 million of
timber property purchases, during the six-month period ended April 30, 2002.
Balance Sheet Changes
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Trade accounts receivable were 13% lower at April 30, 2002 as compared
to October 31, 2001 primarily due to 11% lower net sales in the second quarter
of 2002 compared to net sales for the fourth quarter of 2001.
The reduction in long-term debt was due to the repayment of amounts
borrowed under our Senior Secured Credit Agreement.
The decrease in other long-term liabilities was primarily due to a
lower liability related to the swap contracts on our debt (see Note 7 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q).
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Borrowing Arrangements
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On March 2, 2001, we entered into a $900 million Senior Secured Credit
Agreement with a syndicate of lenders. A portion of the proceeds from the Senior
Secured Credit Agreement was used to fund the Van Leer Industrial Packaging
acquisition and to refinance amounts outstanding under our then existing
revolving credit facility. The Senior Secured Credit Agreement provides for
three term loans, a $150 million U.S. Dollar Term Loan A, a $200 million Euro
Term Loan A and a $400 million U.S. Dollar Term Loan B, and a $150 million
revolving multicurrency credit facility. At April 30, 2002, there was $104
million available under the $150 million revolving multicurrency credit
facility. The revolving multicurrency credit facility is available for working
capital and general corporate purposes.
The Term Loan A (both U.S. Dollar and Euro) and Term Loan B
periodically reduce through the maturity date of February 28, 2006 and February
29, 2008, respectively. We are required to pay 50% of our "excess cash flow," as
defined in the Senior Secured Credit Agreement. The revolving multicurrency
credit facility matures on February 28, 2006. We are required to pay a facility
fee each quarter equal to 0.375% to 0.500% of the total commitment amount based
upon our leverage ratio. Interest is based on either a LIBOR rate or an
alternative base rate plus a calculated margin amount and resets on a periodic
basis.
The Senior Secured Credit Agreement contains certain covenants,
including financial covenants that require us to maintain a certain leverage
ratio, sufficient coverage of interest expense and fixed charges, and a minimum
net worth. In addition, we are limited with respect to the incurrence of
additional debt. The repayment of this facility is secured by a first lien on
substantially all of our personal property and certain of our real property.
Standard and Poor's and Moody's Investors Service have assigned a "BB" rating
and a "Ba3" rating, respectively, both with favorable outlook, to our loan
obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Agreement.
Contractual Obligations
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As of April 30, 2002, we had the following contractual obligations
(U.S. dollars in millions):
Payments Due By Period
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Total Less than 1-3 years 4-5 years After 5 years
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1 year
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Long-term debt $645 $ 46 $252 $347 $ --
Short-term borrowings 21 21 -- -- --
Non-cancelable
operating leases 36 8 12 5 11
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Total contractual cash
obligations $702 $ 75 $264 $352 $ 11
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Share Repurchase Program
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In February 1999, the Board of Directors of our company authorized a
one million-share stock repurchase program. During the first half of 2002, we
repurchased 30,000 Class B common shares. As of April 30, 2002, we had
repurchased 624,410 shares, including 415,476 Class A common shares and 208,934
Class B common shares. The total cost of the shares repurchased during 1999
through the end of the first half of 2002 was $18 million.
Other Liquidity Matters
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We have approved future capital expenditures of approximately $40
million. These expenditures are primarily to replace and improve equipment and
to continue implementation of a new management information system.
Borrowing and self-financing have been the primary sources for past
capital expenditures and acquisitions. We anticipate financing future capital
expenditures in a like manner, and we believe that we will have adequate funds
available for planned expenditures.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
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Some of the information in this Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project" and similar
expressions, among others, identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such
risks and uncertainties that might cause a difference include, but are not
limited to, changes in general business and economic conditions, the relative
strength of the U.S. dollar compared to other foreign currencies, competition,
capacity levels and competitive pricing pressures in the containerboard market,
litigation or claims against us pertaining to environmental, product liability
and safety and health matters, risks associated with our acquisition strategy,
in particular our ability to locate and acquire other businesses, our ability to
integrate our newly acquired operations effectively with our existing
businesses, our ability to achieve improved operating efficiencies and
capabilities sufficient to offset consolidation expenses, the frequency and
volume of sales of our timber and timberland, and the deviation of actual
results from the estimates and/or assumptions used by us in the application of
our significant accounting policies. These and other risks and uncertainties
that could materially affect our consolidated financial results are further
discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
our Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2001.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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There has not been a significant change in the quantitative and
qualitative disclosures about our market risk from the disclosures contained in
our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2001.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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(b.) Reports on Form 8-K.
No events occurred requiring a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed
during the second quarter of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we
have duly caused this report to be signed on our behalf by the undersigned
thereto duly authorized.
Greif Bros. Corporation
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(Registrant)
Date: June 12, 2002 /s/ Donald S. Huml
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Donald S. Huml
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Signatory)
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