UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Period Ended MARCH 31, 2000
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Commission File Number 1-1511
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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
MICHIGAN 38-0533580
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
26555 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN 48034
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(248) 354-7700
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Common Stock Outstanding - 70,509,583 shares as of May 2, 2000
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained or incorporated in this Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q, which are not statements of historical fact constitute
"Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (The "Act"). Such statements are made in good
faith by Federal-Mogul pursuant to the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Act.
Forward-looking statements include financial projections, estimates and
statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations of Federal-Mogul and its
management, including, without limitation, plans to implement the recently
announced restructuring initiatives relating to manufacturing and warehouse
facilities, plans to address the issues related to the conversion to the Euro,
and the scope of the effect of T&N and Cooper Automotive asbestos liability.
Forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance
or achievements of Federal-Mogul to differ materially from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such Forward-looking
statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without
limitation, conditions in the automotive components industry, certain global and
regional economic conditions, including without limitation, the effects of world
wide currency fluctuations, and other factors detailed herein and from time to
time in the documents incorporated by reference herein. Moreover,
Federal-Mogul's plans, objectives and intentions are subject to change based on
these and other factors, some of which are beyond Federal-Mogul's control.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
Three Months Ended
March 31
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2000 1999
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Net sales $1,643.7 $1,642.2
Cost of products sold 1,209.6 1,192.7
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Gross margin 434.1 449.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses 211.0 222.5
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 31.2 32.8
Implementation costs 0.8 -
Restructuring charges 68.7 -
Adjustment of assets held for sale and other long-lived assets to fair value 10.0 -
Integration costs - 10.1
Interest expense 71.0 70.9
Interest income (1.3) (1.0)
International currency exchange losses 0.6 2.3
Other expense, net 7.6 5.3
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Earnings before income taxes, extraordinary item and cumulative effect
of change in accounting principle 34.5 106.6
Income tax expense 20.6 45.2
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Earnings before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle 13.9 61.4
Extraordinary item - loss on early retirement of debt, net of applicable income
tax benefit - 23.1
Cumulative effect of change in accounting for costs of start-up activities,
net of applicable income tax benefit - 12.7
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Net earnings 13.9 25.6
Preferred stock dividends, net of related tax benefits 0.5 0.7
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Net Earnings Available for Common Shareholders $ 13.4 $ 24.9
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic
Earnings before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle $ .19 $ .89
Extraordinary item - loss on early retirement of debt, net of
applicable income tax benefit - (.34)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting for costs of start-up activities,
net of applicable income tax benefit - (.19)
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Net Earnings Available for Common Shareholders $ .19 $ .36
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Diluted
Earnings before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle $ .18 $ .80
Extraordinary item - loss on early retirement of debt, net of
applicable income tax benefit - (.27)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting for costs of start-up activities,
net of applicable income tax benefit - (.15)
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Net Earnings Available for Common Shareholders $ .18 $ .38
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See accompanying notes.
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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
(Unaudited)
March 31 December 31
2000 1999
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ASSETS
Cash and equivalents $ 72.1 $ 64.5
Accounts receivable 566.1 514.6
Investment in accounts receivable securitization 293.2 232.2
Inventories 899.4 883.6
Prepaid expenses and income tax benefits 333.6 331.6
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Total Current Assets 2,164.4 2,026.5
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,452.0 2,503.7
Goodwill 3,479.4 3,547.8
Other intangible assets 784.9 796.3
Asbestos-related insurance recoverable 325.9 325.9
Other noncurrent assets 667.9 745.0
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TOTAL ASSETS $9,874.5 $9,945.2
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term debt, including current portion of long-term debt $ 164.7 $ 190.8
Accounts payable 516.8 621.9
Accrued compensation 174.3 182.9
Restructuring and rationalization reserves 100.5 46.0
Current portion of asbestos liability 240.0 180.0
Income taxes payable 72.2 72.3
Other accrued liabilities 365.8 488.7
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Total Current Liabilities 1,634.3 1,782.6
Long-term debt 3,287.1 3,020.0
Long-term portion of asbestos liability 1,198.7 1,335.3
Postemployment benefits 652.4 661.9
Other accrued liabilities 477.4 454.9
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries 47.8 40.3
Company-obligated, mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary
trust holding solely convertible subordinated debentures of the Company 1 575.0 575.0
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Series C ESOP preferred stock 42.9 41.5
Common stock 352.1 352.1
Additional paid-in capital 1,779.7 1,782.4
Retained earnings 183.2 170.3
Unearned ESOP compensation (7.9) (7.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (347.5) (262.1)
Other (0.7) (1.1)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 2,001.8 2,075.2
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $9,874.5 $9,945.2
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See accompanying notes.
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/(1)/ The sole assets of the Trust are convertible subordinated debentures of
Federal-Mogul with an aggregate principal amount of $575.0 million, which bear
interest at a rate of 7% per annum and mature on December 1, 2027. Upon
repayment, the Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of
subsidiary trust will be mandatorily redeemed.
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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
Three Months Ended
March 31
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2000 1999
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CASH PROVIDED FROM (USED BY) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings $ 13.9 $ 25.6
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
used by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 99.1 88.8
Restructuring charge 68.7 -
Adjustment of assets held for sale and other
long-lived assets to fair value 10.0 -
Loss on early retirement of debt - 36.6
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - 19.5
Postemployment benefits 1.2 8.0
Increase in accounts receivable (84.8) (146.1)
Decrease (increase) in inventories (31.3) 14.1
Decrease in accounts payable (99.6) (1.8)
Decrease in current liabilities and other (25.5) (13.3)
Payments against restructuring and rationalization reserves (14.7) (31.0)
Payments against asbestos liability (75.4) (32.3)
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Net Cash Used By Operating Activities (138.4) (31.9)
CASH PROVIDED FROM (USED BY) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment and other
long-term assets, net (72.8) (75.2)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired - (112.9)
Other 4.7 5.9
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Net Cash Used By Investing Activities (68.1) (182.2)
CASH PROVIDED FROM (USED BY) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of common stock - 0.1
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 285.0 2,123.0
Principal payments on long-term debt (17.2) (1,876.7)
Decrease in short-term debt (23.8) (7.3)
Fees paid for debt issuance and other securities - (25.5)
Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable securitization (31.0) 12.4
Dividends (1.0) (1.6)
Other 2.1 (1.8)
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NET CASH PROVIDED FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 214.1 222.6
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INCREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS 7.6 8.5
Cash and Equivalents at Beginning of Period 64.5 77.2
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CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 72.1 $ 85.7
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See accompanying notes.
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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
MARCH 31, 2000
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting
principles (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial information and with instructions
to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include
all of the information and footnotes 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. Operating results for the three-month
period ended March 31, 2000 are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2000. For further information,
refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.
Certain items in the prior year condensed consolidated financial statements have
been reclassified to conform with the presentation used in 2000.
2. RESTRUCTURING
2000 Restructuring Programs:
During the first quarter of 2000, the Company recognized $68.7 million of
restructuring charges related to severance and exit costs and a $10.0 million
charge for the write-down of certain long lived assets associated with the
restructuring, to their fair values.
Severance costs of $54.7 million included the planned closure of 22 North
American aftermarket branch warehouses; consolidation of the Company's heavy
wall bearings into one plant; the closure of Australian and Taiwan sales,
administrative, and distribution facilities; the closure of one of the Company's
European sealing systems plants; the consolidation of certain administrative and
human resource functions in Europe; and various other programs in North America
and Europe. Total employee reductions are expected to be approximately 1,500
comprised of 4,000 reductions associated with facility closings offset by 2,500
necessary new hires in new or expanded facilities.
Exit costs of $14.0 million included the consolidation of administrative
facility at the Company's Toledo, Ohio Ignition facility, the closure of
aftermarket branch warehouses in North America and Latin America, and the
closure of Australian and Taiwan sales, administrative and distribution
facilities, and various other programs in North America and Europe.
Asset writedowns of $10.0 million, included the closure of aftermarket branch
warehouses and the Company's Toledo, Ohio ignition facility's administrative
center.
Cash payments against the 2000 restructuring reserves were $2.4 million during
the first quarter of 2000.
1998 and 1999 Restructuring Programs:
Cash payments against the 1998 and 1999 restructuring reserves were $6.5 million
during the first quarter of 2000.
3. ASBESTOS LIABILITY AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
T&N Asbestos Litigation
In the United States, the Company's United Kingdom subsidiary, T&N Ltd., and two
United States subsidiaries (the "T&N Companies") are among many defendants named
in numerous court actions alleging personal injury resulting from exposure to
asbestos or asbestos-containing products. T&N is also subject to
asbestos-disease litigation, to a lesser extent, in the United Kingdom and
France. Because of the slow onset of asbestos-related diseases, management
anticipates that similar claims will be made in the future. It is not known how
many such claims may be made nor the
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expenditures which may arise therefrom. There are a number of factors that could
impact the settlement costs into the future, including but not limited to:
changes in legal environment; possible insolvency of co-defendants; and the
establishment of an acceptable administrative (non-litigation) claims resolution
mechanism.
In arriving at the total provision for the T&N Companies described below
(approximately $1.0 billion), assumptions have been made regarding the total
number of claims anticipated to be received in the future, the typical cost of
settlement (which is sensitive to the industry in which the plaintiff claims
exposure, the alleged disease type and the jurisdiction in which the action is
being brought), the rate of receipt of claims, the timing of settlements and, in
the United Kingdom, the level of subrogation claims brought by insurance
companies.
T&N Ltd. has appointed the Center for Claims Resolution (CCR) as its exclusive
representative in relation to all asbestos-related personal injury claims made
against it in the United States. The CCR provides to its member companies a
litigation defense, claims-handling and administration service in respect to
United States asbestos-related disease claims. Pursuant to the CCR Producer
Agreement, T&N Ltd. is entitled to appoint a representative as one of the five
voting directors on the CCR's Board of Directors. Members of the CCR contribute
towards indemnity payments in each claim in which the member is named.
Contributions to such indemnity payments are calculated on a case by case basis
according to sharing agreements among the CCR's members. Effective January 18,
2000, two United States subsidiaries appointed a law firm specializing in
asbestos matters as their litigation defense, claims handling and administrative
service provider. Indemnity and defense obligations incurred while members of
the CCR will continue to be honored. This change is intended to create greater
economic and defense efficiencies for the two companies. As of March 31, 2000,
T&N Companies have entered into $250 million of surety to meet collateral
requirements for settlements established by the CCR.
In 1996, T&N purchased a (pound)500 million (approximately $845 million at the
insurance agreement exchange rate of $1.69/(pound)) layer of insurance which
will be triggered should the aggregate costs of claims filed after June 30,
1996, where the exposure occurred prior to that date, exceed (pound)690 million
(approximately $1,166 million at the $1.69/(pound) exchange rate). The initial
reserve provided for the T&N Companies for claims filed after June 30, 1996
approximated the trigger point of the insurance. The Company has reviewed the
financial viability and legal obligations of the three reinsurance companies
involved and has concluded, at this time, that there is little risk of the
reinsurers not being able to meet their obligation to pay, should the claims
filed after June 30, 1996 exceed the (pound)690 million trigger point.
While management believes that reserves are appropriate for anticipated losses
arising from asbestos-related claims against the T&N Companies, given the nature
and complexity of the factors affecting the estimated liability, the actual
liability may differ. No absolute assurance can be given that the T&N Companies
will not be subject to material additional liabilities and significant
additional litigation relating to asbestos. In the possible, but unlikely event
that such liabilities exceed the reserves recorded by the Company and the
additional (pound)500 million of insurance coverage, the Company's results of
operations, business, liquidity and financial condition could be materially
adversely affected. The reserve for the T&N Companies is re-evaluated
periodically as additional information becomes available.
During 1999, T&N Ltd. was named in a complaint filed in the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by Owens-Illinois, alleging
that T&N, as a former supplier of asbestos fibers, is liable to Owens-Illinois
for Owens-Illinois' own indemnity and defense costs pertaining to
asbestos-related personal injury claims. T&N believes it has meritorious
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allegations and has successfully defended against similar underlying claims in
the past.
Cooper Automotive Asbestos Litigation
Former businesses of Cooper Automotive, primarily Abex and Wagner, are involved
as defendants in numerous court actions in the United States alleging personal
injury from exposure to asbestos or asbestos-containing products, mainly
involving friction products. In 1998, the Company acquired the capital stock of
a Cooper entity resulting in the assumption by a Company subsidiary of
contractual liability, under certain circumstances, for all claims pending and
to be filed in the future alleging exposure to certain Wagner automotive and
industrial friction products and for all claims filed after August 29, 1998,
alleging exposure to certain Abex (non-railroad and non-aircraft) friction
products. The Company has completed its assessment of the potential liability
and related potential insurance recoveries related to the Cooper acquisition and
has recorded a $325.9 million insurance recoverable asset and a liability of the
subsidiaries involved of approximately $400 million. This is the Company's
estimate, after taking into account legal counsel's evaluation related to
amounts expected to be paid or reimbursed by insurers. In arriving at these
provisions, certain assumptions have been made regarding the total number of
claims which may be received in the future against these two entities and the
average costs associated with such claims.
Abex maintained product liability insurance coverage for most of the time that
it manufactured products that contained asbestos. The subsidiary of the Company
that may be liable for the post-August 1998 asbestos claims against Abex has the
benefit of that insurance. Abex has been in litigation since 1982 with the
insurance carriers of its primary layer of liability concerning coverage for
asbestos claims. Abex also has substantial excess layer liability insurance
coverage which, barring unforeseen insolvencies of excess carriers or other
adverse events, should provide coverage for asbestos claims against Abex.
Wagner also maintained product liability insurance coverage for some of the time
that it manufactured products that contained asbestos. The subsidiary of the
Company that may be liable for asbestos claims against Wagner has the benefit of
that insurance. Primary layer liability insurance coverage for asbestos claims
against Wagner is the subject of an agreement with Wagner's solvent primary
carriers. The agreement provides for partial reimbursement of indemnity and
defense costs for Wagner asbestos claims until exhaustion of aggregate limits.
Wagner also has substantial excess layer liability insurance coverage which,
barring unforeseen insolvencies of excess carriers or other adverse events,
should provide coverage for asbestos claims against Wagner.
The ultimate exposure of the Company's subsidiary with respect to claims against
Abex and Wagner will depend upon the extent to which the insurance described
above will be available to cover such claims, the amounts paid for indemnity and
defense, changes in the legal environment, and other factors. While the Company
believes that the liability and receivable recorded for these claims are
reasonable and appropriate, given the nature and complexity of factors affecting
the estimated liability and potential insurance recovery, the actual liability
and insurance recovery may differ. In the possible, but unlikely event that the
actual liability net of insurance proceeds recovered exceeds the reserve net of
insurance receivable recorded by the Company, the Company's results of
operations, business, liquidity and financial condition could be materially
adversely affected. The asbestos reserves for the businesses acquired as part of
the Cooper Automotive acquisition will be re-evaluated periodically as
additional information becomes available.
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Federal-Mogul and Fel-Pro Asbestos Litigation
The Company also is sued in its own name as one of a large number of defendants
in a number of lawsuits brought by claimants alleging injury due to exposure to
asbestos. The Company's Fel-Pro subsidiary has been named as a defendant in a
number of product liability cases involving asbestos, primarily involving gasket
or packing products. The Company is defending all such claims vigorously and
believes that it and Fel-Pro have substantial defenses to liability and adequate
insurance coverage for defense and indemnity. While the outcome of litigation
cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that asbestos claims
pending against the Company and Fel-Pro as of March 31, 2000, will not have a
material effect on the Company's financial position.
Aggregate of Asbestos Liability
As of March 31, 2000, the Company has provided a total reserve for all of its
subsidiaries and businesses with potential asbestos liability of approximately
$1.4 billion as its best estimate for future costs related to resolving asbestos
claims. The Company estimates claims will be filed and paid in excess of the
next 20 years. This estimate is based in part on recent and historical claims
experience, medical information and the current legal environment. The Company
has a corresponding receivable from certain insurance carriers of approximately
$325.9 million.
Other
The Company is involved in various other legal actions and claims, directly and
through its subsidiaries (including T&N and Fel-Pro). After taking into
consideration legal counsel's evaluation of such actions, management is of the
opinion that its outcomes are not reasonably likely to have a material adverse
affect on the Company's financial position, operating results, or cash flows.
Environmental Matters
The Company is a defendant in lawsuits filed in various jurisdictions pursuant
to the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act of 1980 (CERCLA) or other similar federal or state environmental laws which
require responsible parties to pay for cleaning up contamination resulting from
hazardous wastes which were discharged into the environment by them or by others
to which they sent such wastes for disposition. In addition, the Company has
been notified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and various
state agencies that it may be a potentially responsible party (PRP) under such
law for the cost of cleaning up certain other hazardous waste storage or
disposal facilities pursuant to CERCLA and other federal and state environmental
laws. PRP designation requires the funding of site investigations and subsequent
remedial activities. At most of the sites that are likely to be costliest to
clean up, which are often current or former commercial waste disposal facilities
to which numerous companies sent waste, the Company's exposure is expected to be
limited. Despite the joint and several liability which might be imposed on the
Company under CERCLA and some of the other laws pertaining to these sites, the
Company's share of the total waste is usually quite small; the other companies
which also sent wastes, often numbering in the hundreds or more, generally
include large, solvent publicly-owned companies; and in most such situations,
the government agencies and courts have imposed liability in some reasonable
relationship to contribution of waste. In addition, the Company has identified
certain present and former
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properties at which it may be responsible for cleaning up environmental
contamination. The Company is actively seeking to resolve these matters.
Although difficult to quantify based on the complexity of the issues, the
Company has accrued the estimated cost associated with such matters based upon
current available information from site investigations and consultants. The
environmental and legal reserve was approximately $71.6 million at March 31,
2000 and $74.5 million at December 31, 1999. Management believes that such
accruals will be adequate to cover the Company's estimated liability for its
exposure in respect of such matters.
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4. EARNINGS PER SHARE, NON-CASH TRANSACTION AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per
share for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 (in millions, except
per share data):
2000 1999
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Numerator:
Net earnings $ 13.9 $ 25.6
Extraordinary items - loss on early retirement of debt,
net of applicable income tax benefit - 23.1
Cumulative effect of change in accounting for costs of start-up
activities, net of applicable income tax benefit - 12.7
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Net earnings before extraordinary items and cumulative
effect of change in accounting for costs of start-up activities 13.9 61.4
Series C preferred dividend requirement (0.5) (0.5)
Series E preferred dividend requirement - (0.2)
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Numerator for basic earnings per share - income available to common
shareholders before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of change in
accounting for costs of start-up activities $ 13.4 $ 60.7
Effect of dilutive securities:
Series C preferred dividend requirement 0.5 0.5
Series E preferred dividend requirement - 0.2
Minority interest - preferred securities of an affiliate - 6.3
Additional required ESOP contribution (0.5) (0.5)
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Numerator for diluted earnings per share - income available to common
shareholders after assumed conversions,
before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of change in
accounting for costs of start-up activities $ 13.4 $ 67.2
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Numerator for basic earnings per share - income available
to common shareholders after extraordinary item and cumulative
effect of change in accounting for costs of start-up activities $ 13.4 $ 24.9
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Numerator for diluted earnings per share - income available
to common shareholders after extraordinary item and cumulative
effect of change in accounting for start-up activities $ 13.4 $ 25.1
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Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted
average shares 70.2 68.4
Effect of dilutive securities:
Dilutive stock options outstanding - 0.7
Nonvested stock 0.2 0.2
Conversion of Series C preferred stock 1.4 1.4
Conversion of Series E preferred stock - 1.8
Conversion of Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities - 11.2
Contingently issuable shares of common stock 1.1 -
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Denominator for dilutive earnings per share adjusted
weighted average shares and assumed conversions 72.9 83.7
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Basic earnings per share before extraordinary item and cumulative effect
of change in accounting for costs of start-up activities $ .19 $ .89
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Basic earnings per share after extraordinary item and cumulative effect
of change in accounting for costs of start-up activities $ .19 $ .36
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Diluted earnings per share before extraordinary item and cumulative effect
of change in accounting for costs of start-up activities $ .18 $ .80
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Diluted earnings per share after extraordinary item and cumulative effect
of change in accounting for costs of start-up activities $ .18 $ .38
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Quarterly dividends of $0.0025 per common share were declared for the quarters
ended March 31, 2000 and 1999.
5. COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Other comprehensive income includes foreign currency translation adjustments and
unrealized gains (losses) on investments.
Total comprehensive income (loss) is summarized as follows (in millions of
dollars):
Three Months Ended
March 31
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2000 1999
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Net Earnings $ 13.9 $ 25.6
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax (53.5) (75.4)
Unrealized gain/(loss) on investments, net of tax (0.3) -
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Total Comprehensive Loss $ (39.9) $ (49.8)
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6. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following (in millions of dollars):
March 31 December 31
2000 1999
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Finished products $ 634.5 $ 638.9
Work-in-process 144.0 133.1
Raw materials 148.2 138.1
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926.7 910.1
Reserve for inventory valuation (27.3) (26.5)
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$ 899.4 $ 883.6
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7. OPERATIONS BY INDUSTRY SEGMENT
During 1999, the Company reorganized its operating segments. Prior to the
internal reorganization, the Company's three operating segments were Powertrain
Systems, Sealing Systems and General Products. As a result of the Company's
internal reorganization, integrated operations are conducted under three
operating segments corresponding to major product areas: Powertrain Systems;
Sealing Systems, Visibility and Systems Protection Products; and Brake, Chassis,
Ignition and Fuel Products. The segment information to follow has been restated
to reflect the internal reorganization changes announced in 1999.
Powertrain Systems products are used primarily in automotive, light truck,
heavy duty, industrial, marine, agricultural, power generation and small
air-cooled engine applications. The primary products
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of this operating unit include camshafts, sintered products, engine bearings,
large bearings, pistons, piston pins, rings, cylinder liners and connecting
rods.
Sealing Systems, Visibility and Systems Protection Products are used in
automotive, light truck, heavy duty, agricultural, off-highway, marine,
railroad, high performance and industrial applications. The primary products of
this operating unit include dynamic seals, gaskets, lighting products, wiper
blades and systems protection products.
Brake, Chassis, Ignition and Fuel Products are used in automotive, light
truck, heavy duty, agricultural, off -highway, marine, and high performance
applications. The primary products of this operating unit include brake and
friction products, chassis products, ignition products and fuel system
components.
Divested Activities include the historical operating results and assets of
aftermarket operations in South Africa, Australia, Chile and heavy wall bearing
operations in Germany and Brazil which were sold or closed in 1997.
The accounting policies of the business segments are consistent with those
described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 1999. The Company
evaluates segmental performance based on several factors, including both
Economic Value Added (EVA) and Operational EBIT. Operational EBIT is defined as
earnings before interest, income taxes and extraordinary items and before
certain nonrecurring items such as certain acquisition related adjustments and
integration costs associated with new acquisitions. Operational EBIT for each
segment is shown below, as it is most consistent with the measurement principles
used in measuring the corresponding amounts in the consolidated financial
statements.
Three Months Ended
March 31
---------------------------
2000 1999
--------- ---------
Net Sales:
Powertrain Systems $ 648 $ 595
Sealing Systems, Visibility and Systems Protection Products 490 488
Brake, Chassis, Ignition and Fuel Products 506 543
Divested Activities - 16
--------- ---------
Total $ 1,644 $ 1,642
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Three Months Ended
March 31
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2000 1999
---------- ---------
Operational EBIT:
Powertrain Systems $ 62 $ 78
Sealing Systems, Visibility and Systems Protection Products 68 58
Brake, Chassis, Ignition and Fuel Products 63 72
Divested Activities - -
--------- ---------
Total $ 193 $ 208
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Three Months Ended
March 31
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2000 1999
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Reconciliation:
Total Segments Operational EBIT $ 193 $ 208
Net interest and other financing costs (79) (80)
Acquisition related costs - (21)
Restructuring, impairment and other special charges (79) -
--------- ---------
Earnings before income taxes, extraordinary item
and cumulative effect of accounting change $ 35 $ 107
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8. CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF GUARANTOR
SUBSIDIARIES
Certain subsidiaries of the Company (as listed below, collectively the
"Guarantor Subsidiaries") have guaranteed fully and unconditionally, on a joint
and several basis, the obligation to pay principal and interest under the
Company's Senior Credit Agreement with The Chase Manhattan Bank, NA, ("Chase").
T&N Holding Companies
- - ---------------------
Federal-Mogul Dutch Holdings Inc.
Federal-Mogul UK Holdings Inc.
F-M UK Holdings Limited
Federal-Mogul Global Inc.
Federal-Mogul Subsidiaries
- - --------------------------
Federal-Mogul Venture Corporation
Federal-Mogul Global Properties Inc.
Carter Automotive Company
Federal-Mogul Worldwide Inc.
Cooper Automotive Subsidiaries
- - ------------------------------
Federal-Mogul Ignition Company
Federal-Mogul Products, Inc.
Federal-Mogul Aviation, Inc.
The Company issued notes in 1999 and 1998 which are guaranteed by the Guarantor
Subsidiaries. The Guarantor Subsidiaries also guarantee the Company's previously
existing publicly registered Medium-term notes and Senior notes.
The T&N Holding Companies (as listed above) are wholly owned subsidiaries of the
Company and were incorporated in January 1998 in order to effectuate the
Company's acquisition of T&N plc. These subsidiaries have no operations and act
solely as holding companies of subsidiaries which have guaranteed fully and
unconditionally on a joint and several basis, the obligation to pay principal
and interest of the Notes, Medium-term notes and Senior notes (the
"Guarantees").
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In addition, certain other wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, the
Federal-Mogul Subsidiaries (as listed above), provided the Guarantees. The
Federal-Mogul Subsidiaries are included in the Company's consolidated financial
statements for all periods.
The Cooper Automotive Subsidiaries (as listed above) acquired on October 9,
1998, are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company and also provided the
Guarantees.
In lieu of providing separate audited financial statements for the Guarantor
Subsidiaries, the Company has included the accompanying unaudited consolidating
condensed financial statements based on the Company's understanding of the
Securities and Exchange Commission's interpretation and application of Rule 3-10
of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation S-X and Staff Accounting
Bulletin 53. Management does not believe that separate financial statements of
the Guarantor Subsidiaries are material to investors. Therefore, separate
financial statements and other disclosures concerning the Guarantor Subsidiaries
are not presented.
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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
MARCH 31, 2000
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
(Unconsolidated)
------------------------------------
Guarantor Non-Guarantor
Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
-------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Net sales $ 393.4 $ 405.3 $ 1,045.3 $ (200.3) $ 1,643.7
Cost of products sold 299.2 288.1 822.6 (200.3) 1,209.6
-------- -------- ---------- -------- ----------
Gross margin 94.2 117.2 222.7 - 434.1
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 84.6 34.1 92.3 - 211.0
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 5.1 6.4 19.7 - 31.2
Implementation costs 0.7 - 0.1 - 0.8
Restructuring charge 2.8 10.4 55.5 - 68.7
Adjustment of assets held for
sale and other long-lived
assets - 4.8 5.2 - 10.0
Interest expense 66.4 0.3 68.5 (64.2) 71.0
Interest income (0.5) - (65.0) 64.2 (1.3)
International currency
exchange losses 0.2 0.2 0.2 - 0.6
Other expense, net 41.4 (25.4) (8.4) - 7.6
-------- -------- ---------- -------- ----------
Earnings before income
taxes (106.5) 86.4 54.6 - 34.5
Income tax expense (39.4) 32.0 28.0 - 20.6
-------- -------- ---------- -------- ----------
Net earnings (loss) $ (67.1) $ 54.4 $ 26.6 $ - $ 13.9
-------- -------- ---------- -------- ----------
Equity in earnings (loss)
of subsidiaries 81.0 68.0 - (149.0) -
-------- -------- ---------- -------- ----------
Net earnings $ 13.9 $ 122.4 $ 26.6 $ (149.0) $ 13.9
======== ======== ========== ======== ==========
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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
MARCH 31, 1999
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
(Unconsolidated)
--------------------------------------------
Guarantor Non-Guarantor
Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
-------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Net sales $ 308.9 $ 473.6 $ 914.2 $ (54.5) $ 1,642.2
Cost of products sold 203.8 343.7 699.7 (54.5) 1,192.7
------- -------- ------- -------- ---------
Gross margin 105.1 129.9 214.5 - 449.5
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 89.4 42.5 90.6 - 222.5
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 1.5 7.1 24.2 - 32.8
Integration costs 3.5 1.1 5.5 - 10.1
Interest expense 66.3 0.2 71.3 (66.9) 70.9
Interest income (0.2) (0.5) (67.2) 66.9 (1.0)
International currency
exchange losses (0.1) 1.6 0.8 - 2.3
Other expense, net (15.3) 8.8 11.8 - 5.3
------- -------- ------- -------- ---------
Earnings before income
taxes, extraordinary
items and cumulative
effect of change in
accounting principle (40.0) 69.1 77.5 - 106.6
Income tax expense 19.7 14.5 11.0 - 45.2
------- -------- ------- -------- ---------
Net earnings (loss)
before extraordinary
item and cumulative
effect of change in
accounting principle (59.7) 54.6 66.5 - 61.4
Extraordinary items - loss on
early retirement of debt,
net of applicable income
tax benefit 23.1 - - - 23.1
Cumulative effect of change
in accounting for costs of
start-up activities, net of
applicable income tax benefit 12.7 - - - 12.7
------- -------- ------- -------- ---------
Net earnings (loss) $ (95.5) $ 54.6 $ 66.5 $ - $ 25.6
------- -------- ------- -------- ---------
Equity in earnings (loss)
of subsidiaries 121.1 53.1 - (174.2) -
------- -------- ------- -------- ---------
Net earnings $ 25.6 $ 107.7 $ 66.5 $ (174.2) $ 25.6
======= ======== ======= ======== =========
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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 2000
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
(Unconsolidated)
----------------------------------------------
Guarantor Non-Guarantor
Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
---------- ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents $ 49.1 $ 46.4 $ (23.4) $ - $ 72.1
Accounts receivable 19.4 86.9 459.8 - 566.1
Investment in accounts
receivable securitization - - 293.2 - 293.2
Inventories 170.1 311.1 418.2 - 899.4
Prepaid expenses and
income tax benefits 217.1 72.6 43.9 - 333.6
---------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ----------
Total current assets 455.7 517.0 1,191.7 - 2,164.4
Property, plant and
equipment, net 319.9 564.0 1,568.1 - 2,452.0
Goodwill 599.8 808.7 2,070.9 - 3,479.4
Other intangible assets 31.8 366.0 387.1 - 784.9
Investment in subsidiaries 5,136.8 1,938.1 - (6,778.1) -
Intercompany accounts,net (735.6) 1,641.3 (1,202.5) - -
Asbestos-related insurance
recoverable - 325.9 - - 325.9
Other noncurrent assets 251.0 14.5 402.4 - 667.9
---------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ----------
Total Assets $ 6,059.4 $ 6,175.5 $ 4,417.7 $ (6,778.1) $ 9,874.5
========== ========== ========== ============= ==========
LIABILITIES
Short-term debt, including
current portion of
long-term debt $ 110.8 $ - $ 53.9 $ - $ 164.7
Accounts payable 135.3 146.1 235.4 - 516.8
Accrued compensation 12.5 36.7 125.1 - 174.3
Restructuring and
rationalization reserves 3.9 20.8 75.8 - 100.5
Current portion of
asbestos liability - - 240.0 - 240.0
Income taxes payable 6.6 19.5 46.1 - 72.2
Other accrued liabilities 48.3 67.2 250.3 - 365.8
---------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ----------
Total current liabilities 317.4 290.3 1,026.6 - 1,634.3
Long-term debt 3,250.5 0.5 36.1 - 3,287.1
Long-term portion of
asbestos liability - 401.9 796.8 1,198.7
Postemployment benefits 108.0 298.3 246.1 - 652.4
Other accrued liabilities 336.0 32.7 108.7 - 477.4
Minority interest in
consolidated subsidiaries 45.7 2.2 (0.1) - 47.8
Company-obligated, mandatorily
redeemable preferred securities
of subsidiary trust holding
solely convertible subordinated
debentures of the Company - - 575.0 - 575.0
Shareholders' equity 2,001.8 5,149.6 1,628.5 (6,778.1) 2,001.8
---------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ----------
Total Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity $ 6,059.4 $ 6,175.5 $ 4,417.7 $ (6,778.1) $ 9,874.5
========== ========== ========== ============= ==========
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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1999
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
(Unconsolidated)
------------------------------------------------
Guarantor Non-Guarantor
Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
---------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents $ 54.1 $ 20.3 $ (9.9) $ - $ 64.5
Accounts receivable 18.1 73.3 423.2 - 514.6
nvestment in accounts
receivable securitization - - 232.2 - 232.2
Inventories 187.9 328.0 367.7 - 883.6
Prepaid expenses and
income tax benefits 100.8 121.2 109.6 - 331.6
---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ----------
Total current assets 360.9 542.8 1,122.8 - 2,026.5
Property, plant and
equipment, net 299.9 619.7 1,591.1 - 2,503.7
Goodwill 558.4 810.9 2,178.5 - 3,547.8
Other intangible assets 38.4 396.0 361.9 - 796.3
Investment in subsidiaries 4,912.7 1,641.8 - (6,554.5) -
Intercompany accounts, net (498.3) 1,821.3 (1,323.0) - -
Asbestos-related insurance
recoverable - 325.9 - - 325.9
Other noncurrent assets 233.2 53.1 458.7 - 745.0
---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ----------
Total Assets $ 5,898.2 $ 6,211.5 $ 4,390.0 $ (6,554.5) $ 9,945.2
========== ========== ========= ============ ==========
LIABILITIES
Short-term debt, including
current portion of
long-term debt $ 127.7 $ 6.0 $ 57.1 $ - $ 190.8
Accounts payable 152.8 152.0 317.1 - 621.9
Accrued compensation 46.3 28.5 108.1 - 182.9
Restructuring and
rationalization reserves - - 46.0 - 46.0
Current portion of
asbestos liability - - 180.0 - 180.0
Income taxes payable 16.0 12.2 44.1 72.3
Other accrued liabilities 151.9 85.7 251.1 - 488.7
---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ----------
Total current liabilities 494.7 284.4 1,003.5 - 1,782.6
Long-term debt 2,977.0 - 43.0 - 3,020.0
Long-term portion of
asbestos liability - 408.9 926.4 - 1,335.3
Postemployment benefits 188.0 219.7 254.2 - 661.9
Other accrued liabilities 157.2 162.8 134.9 - 454.9
Minority interest in
consolidated subsidiaries 6.1 2.1 32.1 - 40.3
Company-obligated mandatorily
redeemable preferred securities
of subsidiary trust holding
solely convertible subordinated
debentures of the Company - - 575.0 - 575.0
Shareholders' equity 2,075.2 5,133.6 1,420.9 (6,554.5) 2,075.2
---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ----------
Total Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity $ 5,898.2 $ 6,211.5 $ 4,390.0 $ (6,554.5) $ 9,945.2
========== ========== ========= ============ ==========
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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
MARCH 31, 2000
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
(Unconsolidated)
----------------------------------------------
Guarantor Non-Guarantor
Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
--------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Net Cash Provided From
(Used By) Operating
Activities $ (153.2) $ 119.1 $ (104.3) $ - $ (138.4)
Expenditures for property,
plant and equipment
and other long-term assets (1.5) (12.8) (58.5) - (72.8)
Other - - 4.7 - 4.7
--------- -------- ---------- -------- -----------
Net Cash Provided From
(Used By) Investing
Activities (1.5) (12.8) (53.8) - (68.1)
Proceeds from issuance of
long-term debt 285.0 - - - 285.0
Principal payments on long-
term debt (11.5) - (5.7) - (17.2)
Decrease in short-term debt (16.9) (6.0) (0.9) - (23.8)
Change in intercompany
accounts (77.9) (74.2) 152.1 - -
Decrease in accounts
receivable securitization (31.0) - - - (31.0)
Dividends (1.0) - - - (1.0)
Other (1.7) - 3.8 - 2.1
--------- -------- ---------- -------- -----------
Net Cash Provided From
(Used By) Financing
Activities 145.0 (80.2) 149.3 - 214.1
--------- -------- ---------- -------- -----------
Net Increase (Decrease)
in Cash $ (9.7) $ 26.1 $ (8.8) $ - $ 7.6
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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
MARCH 31, 1999
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
(Unconsolidated)
----------------------------------------------
Guarantor Non-Guarantor
Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
---------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Net Cash Provided From
(Used By) Operating
Activities $ (101.4) $ 62.6 $ 6.9 $ - $ (31.9)
Expenditures for property,
plant and equipment
and other long-term assets (10.2) (12.9) (52.1) - (75.2)
Business acquisitions, net of
cash acquired (68.8) - (44.1) - (112.9)
Other - - 5.9 - 5.9
--------- ------- -------- -------- ----------
Net Cash Used By
Investing Activities (79.0) (12.9) (90.3) - (182.2)
Issuance of common stock 0.1 - - - 0.1
Proceeds from issuance of
long-term debt 2,123.0 - - - 2,123.0
Principal payments on long-
term debt (1,875.9) (0.8) - - (1,876.7)
Decrease in short-term debt (74.4) 7.0 60.1 - (7.3)
Fees paid for debt issuance
and other securities (25.5) - - - (25.5)
Change in intercompany
accounts 25.6 (54.0) 28.4 - -
Investment in accounts
receivable securitization 12.4 - - - 12.4
Dividends (1.6) - - - (1.6)
Other - (2.7) 0.9 - (1.8)
--------- ------- -------- -------- ----------
Net Cash Provided From
(Used By)Financing
Activities 183.7 (50.5) 89.4 - 222.6
--------- ------- -------- -------- ----------
Net Increase (Decrease)
in Cash $ 3.3 $ (0.8) $ 6.0 $ - $ 8.5
========= ======= ======== ======== ==========
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
Federal-Mogul is an automotive parts manufacturer providing innovative solutions
and systems to global customers in the automotive, small engine, heavy-duty and
industrial markets. The Company manufactures engine bearings, sealing systems,
fuel systems, lighting products, pistons, ignition, brake, friction and chassis
products. The Company's principal customers include many of the world's major
original equipment ("OE") manufacturers of such vehicles and industrial
products. The Company also manufactures and supplies its products and related
parts to the aftermarket.
During the first quarter of 2000, the Board of Directors of the Company approved
and the Company has begun to implement a global restructuring plan. The primary
purposes of this plan are to improve the Company's cost structure and drive out
non-productive assets. As a result of this plan, the Company expects to incur
restructuring charges of approximately $100 million, an additional $100 million
in incremental expenses and capital expenditures and may incur up to $35 million
of non-cash asset write-downs. The Company will record these charges as specific
actions are finalized over the next two years related to the plan. During the
first quarter of 2000, the Company recorded pre-tax charges of $68.7 million for
restructuring and $10.0 million to adjust certain assets associated with the
restructuring, to their fair value. The significant activities that resulted in
the charges were as follows:
Consolidation of European Operations: The Company has developed plans
to take advantage of opportunities to achieve synergies in and
consolidate activities of its European operations. As part of these
plans, four of its manufacturing facilities will be closed or
consolidated, and the operations that were being performed within these
facilities will be moved to other European locations. The Company will
also sever approximately 1,300 employees.
Consolidation of North American and Latin American Operations: The
Company has implemented a plan to consolidate certain manufacturing,
aftermarket, and administrative functions in North American and Latin
America. As a result of these plans the Company will close or
consolidate 36 facilities and the operations that were being performed
within these facilities will be moved to other North American and Latin
American locations. The Company will also sever approximately 2,700
employees.
For more details relating to the $68.7 million restructuring charge and the
$10.0 million of asset write downs, see Note 2 of the Company's Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company has excluded the impact of the
restructuring and other charges from the following management's discussion and
analysis, unless otherwise noted. The Company's management believes that the
results of operations before these charges are the most meaningful
representation of the Company's performance for the periods presented.
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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and
results of operation (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the MD&A included
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999.
Net Sales
Net sales for the first quarter of 2000 were $1,643.7 million compared to
$1,642.2 million in the same quarter of 1999. Sales were flat primarily due to
volume increases offset by the effects of foreign exchange from European
operations. Currency rates in effect this quarter compared to the same quarter
in 1999 decreased sales by $54 million or 3%.
Powertrain Systems sales were $648 million for the first quarter of 2000
compared to $595 million for the same quarter of 1999. Sales increased 9% from
1999 to 2000 primarily due to the full year effect of the Alcan acquisition and
new OE car business. These increases were partially offset by the
foreign currency effects mentioned above and the sale of the Company's
Bertolotti business in the third quarter of 1999.
Sealing Systems, Visibility and Systems Protection Products sales were $490
million in the first quarter of 2000 compared to $488 million for the same
quarter of 1999. Sales were flat from 1999 to 2000 primarily due to new
OE car business which were offset by decreased North American aftermarket sales
and foreign currency effects mentioned above.
Brake, Chassis, Ignition and Fuel Products sales were $506 million in the first
quarter of 2000 compared to $559 million for the same quarter of 1999. Sales
decreased 9% from 1999 to 2000 primarily due to the sale of the Company's South
African heat transfer business in the second quarter of 1999, the 1999
bankruptcy of a major aftermarket customer and foreign currency effects
mentioned above.
Gross Margin
Gross Margin was 26.4% for the first quarter of 2000 compared to 27.1% for the
same quarter in 1999. This decrease was attributable primarily to a change in
sales mix from higher margin aftermarket business to lower margin OE business.
Net of foreign currency effects, OE business increased by 7% and aftermarket
business decreased by 3%.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses as percent of net sales
decreased to 12.8% for the first quarter of 2000 compared to 13.5% for the same
quarter of 1999. The decrease is primarily attributable to the benefits of prior
restructuring actions and the realization of combined efficiencies from the 1998
acquisitions Fel-Pro, T&N, and Cooper.
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Integration Costs
The Company recognized $10.1 million of integration costs in the first quarter
of 1999 in connection with the acquisitions of T&N, Cooper Automotive and
Fel-Pro. These expenses included such one-time items as brand integration, costs
to pack and move productive inventory and fixed assets from one location to
another and costs to change the identity of entities acquired.
Implementation Costs
The Company recognized $0.8 million of implementation costs in the first quarter
of 2000 in connection with the recently announced restructuring programs. These
expenses included such one-time items as costs to pack and move productive
inventory and fixed assets from one location to another, training, and travel
costs associated with the restructuring programs.
Interest Expense
Interest expense in the first quarter of 2000 was $71.0 million compared to
$70.9 million for the same quarter of 1999. Interest expense remained relatively
flat for the quarter. Average borrowings under the Company's credit agreements
were $3,539.8 million for the first quarter of 2000 compared to $3,614.8 million
for the same quarter of 1999. The Company's weighted average borrowing rate for
the first quarter of 2000 was 7.6% compared to 7.5% for the same quarter of
1999.
Income Tax Expense
The effective tax rate was 59.7% for the first quarter of 2000 compared to 42.4%
for the same quarter of 1999. The differences in the effective tax rates from
the statutory rate for the respective quarters is primarily related to
non-deductible goodwill amortization and foreign tax rate differences in both
years and also restructuring and impairment charges in the first quarter 2000.
Extraordinary Items
As a result of certain financing transactions the Company incurred extraordinary
losses on the early retirement of debt of $23.1 million, net of related tax
benefits of $13.4 million, for the quarter ended March 31, 1999.
Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting
In 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement
of Position (SOP) 98-5, Reporting the Costs of Start-Up Activities. SOP 98-5 was
effective January 1, 1999 and required that start-up costs capitalized prior to
January 1, 1999 be written off and any future start-up costs be expensed as
incurred. The Company adopted SOP 98-5 on January 1, 1999 and subsequently wrote
off, as a cumulative effect of an accounting change, the unamortized balance of
start-up costs totaling $12.7 million, net of applicable income tax benefits of
$6.8 million, in the quarter ended March 31, 1999.
LITIGATION & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTINGENCIES
The Company is named in numerous lawsuits. For a summary of material
contingencies as a result of those lawsuits, refer to Note 3 of the Consolidated
Condensed Financial Statements, "Asbestos Liability and Legal Proceedings".
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash Flow Provided From (Used By) Operating Activities
Cash flow used by operating activities was $138.4 million for the first quarter
of 2000. Cash flow usage resulted primarily from an increase in accounts
receivable of $84.8 million, a decrease in accounts payable of $99.6 million, an
increase in inventory of $31.3 million, restructuring payments of $14.7 million
and asbestos payments of $75.4 million, offset by net earnings plus
depreciation, amortization and restructuring charges.
Cash Flow Used By Investing Activities
Cash flow used by investing activities was $68.1 million. Capital expenditures,
net of proceeds, of $72.8 million were made for property, plant and equipment to
implement process improvements, increase manufacturing capacity, and new product
introductions.
Cash Flow Provided From Financing Activities
Cash flow provided from financing activities was $214.1 million for the first
quarter of 2000 primarily resulting from proceeds received from the issuance of
long-term debt of $285.0 million offset by principal payments on long-term debt
of $17.2 million and a decrease in accounts receivable securitizations of $31.0
million.
The Company believes that cash flow from operations, together with borrowings
available under the Company's multicurrency revolving credit facility, will
continue to be sufficient to meet its ongoing working capital requirements.
OTHER MATTERS
Euro Conversion
On January 1, 1999, certain member countries of the European Union irrevocably
fixed the conversion rates between their national currencies and a common
currency, the "Euro," which became their legal currency on that date. The
participating countries' former national currencies continue to exist as
denominations of the Euro until January 1, 2002. The Company has established a
management team that is monitoring the business implications of conversion to
the Euro, including the need to adapt internal systems to accommodate
Euro-denominated transactions. The acquisition of T&N has provided the Company
with a strong knowledge base in which to assist with the conversion. While the
Company is still in various stages of assessment and implementation, the Company
does not expect the conversion to the Euro to have a material affect on its
financial condition or results of operations.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
(a) Contingencies. Note 3 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial
Statements, "Asbestos Liability and Legal Proceedings", that is
included in Part I of this report, is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form
(a) Exhibits:
*27 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
On February 29, 2000, the Company filed a Current Report on Form
8-K to report that the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Texas vacated a default judgement entered in
favor of Owens-Illinois, Inc. against T&N, Ltd.
SIGNATURE
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.
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
By: /s/ David A. Bozynski
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David A. Bozynski
Vice President and Treasurer,
Principal Financial Officer
By: /s/ Kenneth P. Slaby
------------------------
Kenneth P. Slaby
Vice President and Controller,
Chief Accounting Officer
Dated: May 02, 2000
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