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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

 

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004

 

 

OR

 

 

o

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

 

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM                      TO                      .

 

Commission file number 1-9278

 

CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

31-1168055

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

13925 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28277

704-501-1100

(Address of principal executive office, including zip code)

(Telephone Number)

 

Indicate by check mark whether 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  ý  Noo

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  ý  No o

 

Shares of common stock outstanding at November 1, 2004: 31,119,736

 

 



 

Carlisle Companies Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income

Three and Nine Months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003*

 

2004

 

2003*

 

Net Sales

 

$

631,323

 

$

541,473

 

$

1,825,434

 

$

1,554,267

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

521,722

 

445,364

 

1,487,282

 

1,267,093

 

Selling and administrative expenses

 

56,665

 

54,228

 

171,158

 

159,277

 

Research and development expenses

 

4,951

 

4,861

 

15,144

 

14,485

 

Other income, net

 

(2,804

)

(2,325

)

(1,862

)

(2,868

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings before interest and income taxes

 

50,789

 

39,345

 

153,712

 

116,280

 

Interest expense, net

 

3,713

 

3,635

 

11,559

 

11,505

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

47,076

 

35,710

 

142,153

 

104,775

 

Income taxes

 

14,945

 

10,916

 

45,845

 

34,053

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

32,131

 

24,794

 

96,308

 

70,722

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations of discontinued businesses

 

(4,641

)

(384

)

(9,220

)

(798

)

Income tax benefit

 

1,485

 

121

 

2,973

 

260

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

(3,156

)

(263

)

(6,247

)

(538

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

28,975

 

$

24,531

 

$

90,061

 

$

70,184

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation, net of tax

 

2,462

 

328

 

2,664

 

3,540

 

Gain (loss) on hedging activities, net of tax

 

(42

)

 

(116

)

508

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

 

2,420

 

328

 

2,548

 

4,048

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

 

$

31,395

 

$

24,859

 

$

92,609

 

$

74,232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

1.03

 

$

0.81

 

$

3.10

 

$

2.31

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

(0.10

)

(0.01

)

(0.20

)

(0.02

)

Earnings per share - basic

 

$

0.93

 

$

0.80

 

$

2.90

 

$

2.29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

1.02

 

$

0.81

 

$

3.06

 

$

2.30

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

(0.10

)

(0.01

)

(0.20

)

(0.02

)

Earnings per share - diluted

 

$

0.92

 

$

0.80

 

$

2.86

 

$

2.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

31,135

 

30,680

 

31,043

 

30,646

 

Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock

 

367

 

118

 

404

 

109

 

Diluted

 

31,502

 

30,798

 

31,447

 

30,755

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends declared and paid per share

 

$

0.230

 

$

0.220

 

$

0.670

 

$

0.650

 

 


* 2003 figures have been revised to reflect discontinued operations.  See notes 2 and 6.

 

See accompanying notes to interim financial statements.

 

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Carlisle Companies Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

September 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003*

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

19,074

 

$

26,848

 

Receivables, less allowance of $8,825 in 2004 and $7,159 in 2003

 

269,637

 

213,524

 

Inventories

 

306,503

 

259,290

 

Deferred income taxes

 

30,714

 

30,866

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

44,052

 

44,257

 

Current assets held for sale

 

6,762

 

9,596

 

Total current assets

 

676,742

 

584,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

of $491,022 in 2004 and $456,250 in 2003

 

448,006

 

449,271

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill, net

 

329,634

 

302,556

 

Patents and other intangible assets, net

 

7,548

 

7,881

 

Investments and advances to affiliates

 

80,153

 

79,957

 

Notes receivable and other assets

 

11,639

 

7,849

 

Non-current assets held for sale

 

4,543

 

5,014

 

Total other assets

 

433,517

 

403,257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

1,558,265

 

$

1,436,909

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term debt, including current maturities

 

$

17,593

 

$

7,505

 

Accounts payable

 

204,435

 

176,335

 

Accrued expenses

 

145,982

 

140,008

 

Deferred revenue

 

12,776

 

12,997

 

Current liabilities associated with assets held for sale

 

2,008

 

2,498

 

Total current liabilities

 

382,794

 

339,343

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

287,172

 

294,581

 

Deferred revenue

 

67,409

 

65,929

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

103,709

 

105,126

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

458,290

 

465,636

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $1 par value. Authorized and unissued 5,000,000 shares

 

 

 

Common stock, $1 par value. Authorized 100,000,000 shares; 39,330,624 shares issued; 31,216,321 outstanding in 2004 and 30,991,870 in 2003

 

39,331

 

39,331

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

46,156

 

35,519

 

Unearned compensation - includes 70,705 restricted shares in 2004

 

(2,579

)

(1,455

)

Cost of shares in treasury - 8,043,598 shares in 2004 and 8,338,754 shares in 2003

 

(111,140

)

(115,107

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(7,326

)

(9,874

)

Retained earnings

 

752,739

 

683,516

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

717,181

 

631,930

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

$

1,558,265

 

$

1,436,909

 

 


* 2003 figures have been reclassified to reflect assets held for sale of discontinued operations. See notes 2 and 6.

 

See accompanying notes to interim financial statements.

 

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Carlisle Companies Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Nine Months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003

(Dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003*

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

90,061

 

$

70,184

 

Reconciliation of net income to cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

6,247

 

538

 

Depreciation

 

44,760

 

44,952

 

Amortization

 

1,060

 

1,340

 

Gain on equity investments

 

(684

)

(946

)

(Gain) loss on investments, property and equipment, net

 

(2,329

)

1,424

 

Deferred taxes

 

3,441

 

16,865

 

Foreign exchange gain

 

 

(2,451

)

Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions and divestitures:

 

 

 

 

 

Current and long-term receivables

 

(97,346

)

(90,456

)

Receivables under securitization program

 

43,000

 

10,000

 

Inventories

 

(44,859

)

(6,635

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

24,892

 

52,903

 

Income taxes

 

(2,144

)

4,074

 

Long-term liabilities

 

957

 

(901

)

Other

 

3,916

 

1,237

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

70,972

 

102,128

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(54,102

)

(28,885

)

Acquisitions, net of cash

 

(34,709

)

(32,934

)

Proceeds from investments, property and equipment

 

14,556

 

1,047

 

Other

 

972

 

(111

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(73,283

)

(60,883

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in short-term borrowings and revolving credit lines

 

10,143

 

(27,336

)

Reductions of long-term debt

 

(2,357

)

(3,809

)

Dividends

 

(20,838

)

(19,899

)

Treasury shares and stock options, net

 

7,913

 

4,560

 

Other

 

 

(878

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(5,139

)

(47,362

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

(110

)

(80

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

(214

)

420

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

(7,774

)

(5,777

)

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

26,848

 

34,768

 

End of period

 

$

19,074

 

$

28,991

 

 


* 2003 figures have been reclassified to reflect cash flows from discontinued operations. See Notes 2 and 6

 

See accompanying notes to interim financial statements.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003

 

(1)         Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Carlisle Companies Incorporated and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (together, the “Company”).  Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Article 10-01 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission and, as such, do not include all information required by generally accepted accounting principles for annual financial statements. However, in the opinion of the Company, these financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial statements for the interim periods presented herein.  Results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004, are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

 

While the Company believes that the disclosures presented are adequate to make the information not misleading, it is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in the Company’s 2003 Annual Report to Shareholders and 2003 Form 10-K.

 

(2)         Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year’s information to conform to the current year’s presentation.  The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows have been revised to reflect the effects of discontinued operations.  As well, the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet has been revised to show separately assets held for sale and the liabilities associated with those assets.  Segment information presented in note 16 has also been revised from prior year’s presentation to reflect discontinued operations and assets held for sale.  See note 6 for more detail regarding these operations.

 

Other reclassifications include the segregation of goodwill and the reclassification of $3.1 million from current deferred revenue to accrued expenses on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

(3)         Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

 

In December 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 46(R) (“FIN 46R”), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. This interpretation addresses the consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“VIE”) as defined by FIN 46R.  VIEs are entities to which the usual condition of consolidation (ownership of a majority voting interest) does not apply. This interpretation focuses on financial interests that indicate control. It concludes that in the absence of clear control through voting interests, a company’s exposure (variable interest) to the economic risks and potential rewards from the variable interest entity’s assets and activities are the best evidence of control. Variable interests are rights and obligations that convey economic gains or losses from changes in the values of the VIE’s assets and liabilities. Variable interests may arise from financial instruments, service contracts, nonvoting ownership interests and other arrangements.  If a company holds a majority of the variable interests of an entity, it would be considered the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary would be required to include assets, liabilities and the results of operations of the VIE in its financial statements. The Company was required to apply FIN 46R to variable interests in VIEs created after December 31, 2003.  For VIEs created prior to January 1, 2004, the Company was required to adopt the provisions of this announcement by March 31, 2004.  The adoption of this pronouncement did not have an impact on the Company’s statement of earnings or financial position.

 

(4)         Employee Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements

 

The Company accounts for awards of stock-based employee compensation based on the intrinsic value method under Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25.  As such, no stock-based compensation is recorded in the determination of net income as options granted have an option price equal to the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant.  The following table illustrates the effect on Net Income and Earnings Per Share had the Company applied the fair-value method

 

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of accounting for stock-based employee compensation under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

In thousands except per share data

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

Net Income, as reported

 

$

28,975

 

$

24,531

 

$

90,061

 

$

70,184

 

Less: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value method for all awards net of related tax effects

 

(344

)

(246

)

(1,738

)

(1,251

)

Proforma net income

 

$

28,631

 

$

24,285

 

$

88,323

 

$

68,933

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic EPS (as reported)

 

$

0.93

 

$

0.80

 

$

2.90

 

$

2.29

 

Basic EPS (proforma)

 

$

0.92

 

$

0.79

 

$

2.85

 

$

2.25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS (as reported)

 

$

0.92

 

$

0.80

 

$

2.86

 

$

2.28

 

Diluted EPS (proforma)

 

$

0.91

 

$

0.79

 

$

2.81

 

$

2.24

 

 

The proforma effect includes only the vested portion of options.  Options vest over a two-year period.  Compensation expense was estimated using the Black-Scholes model utilizing the following assumptions:

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

Expected dividend yield

 

1.6

%

2.3

%

Expected life in years

 

7

 

7

 

Expected volatility

 

29.3

%

28.7

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

3.7

%

3.8

%

Weighted average fair value

 

$

18.20

 

$

11.31

 

 

(5)         Acquisitions

 

On June 30, 2004, the Company acquired the specialty tire and wheel business of Trintex Corporation for $32.5 million, which is included in the Industrial Components segment.  The Company has preliminarily allocated the purchase price among the acquired assets and liabilities assumed, resulting in goodwill of $24.9 million. Preliminary allocations among other major asset and liability classes were not material.  The Company is in the process of fully evaluating these assets and as a result, the purchase price allocation may change.   The purchase agreement contains an earnout provision based on operating performance over the next four years.   Any future amounts payable under this provision will be treated as a portion of the purchase price and allocated among the acquired assets and liabilities.

 

On May 30, 2003, the Company acquired Flo-Pac Corporation for approximately $32.0 million.  The operating results for this business since the acquisition date are included in the General Industry segment.  The Company has completed the allocation of the purchase price among the acquired assets and liabilities assumed, resulting in goodwill of $7.9 million. Purchase accounting adjustments in 2004 resulted in an increase to goodwill of $1.9 million, primarily due to a contingent payment based on the sale of certain property acquired during the acquisition.  Final allocations did not have a material impact on any major asset or liability captions presented on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

(6)         Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale

 

During the second quarter 2004, in ongoing efforts to streamline its businesses, the Company identified three operations it plans to sell. These include the plastic components operation of Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company in the Industrial Components segment, the rubber operations of Carlisle Engineered Products in the Automotive Components segment, and the pottery business of Carlisle FoodService in the General Industry segment.  The Company is actively marketing these operations and conducting other actions required to complete the sale and expects the sale of these operations to be completed no later than June 30, 2005.  All three operations met the criteria in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment of Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”.

 

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Total assets held for sale by segment are as follows:

 

In thousands

 

September 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

Assets held for sale by segment:

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Components

 

$

2,970

 

$

5,133

 

Automotive Components

 

5,753

 

5,502

 

General Industry

 

2,582

 

3,975

 

Total assets held for sale

 

$

11,305

 

$

14,610

 

 

The major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet are as follows:

 

In thousands

 

September 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

Assets held for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

3,717

 

$

5,295

 

Inventory

 

2,689

 

3,985

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

356

 

316

 

Total current assets held for sale

 

6,762

 

9,596

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

4,543

 

5,014

 

Total assets held for sale

 

$

11,305

 

$

14,610

 

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

1,467

 

$

1,622

 

Accrued expenses

 

541

 

876

 

Total liabilities associated with assets held for sale

 

$

2,008

 

$

2,498

 

 

Net sales and earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes (“EBIT”) from discontinued operations by segment are as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

In thousands

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

Net sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Components

 

$

327

 

$

2,171

 

$

6,100

 

$

6,545

 

Automotive Components

 

4,278

 

4,793

 

13,878

 

16,811

 

General Industry

 

570

 

1,087

 

1,415

 

2,002

 

Net sales from discontinued operations

 

$

5,175

 

$

8,051

 

$

21,393

 

$

25,358

 

EBIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Components

 

$

(3,153

)

$

(127

)

$

(6,416

)

$

(21

)

Automotive Components

 

(298

)

87

 

(436

)

783

 

General Industry

 

(1,190

)

(344

)

(2,368

)

(1,560

)

EBIT from discontinued operations

 

$

(4,641

)

$

(384

)

$

(9,220

)

$

(798

)

 

The nine months ended September 30, 2004 in the Industrial Components segment include a $0.5 million write down to fair value of assets held for sale.

 

The third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004 includes a $0.6 million write down to fair value of assets held for sale in the General Industry segment.

 

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(7)         Exit and Disposal Activities

 

The following table represents the effects of exit and disposal activities not related to discontinued operations on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

In thousands

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

Cost of goods sold

 

$

1,436

 

$

3,627

 

$

2,537

 

$

4,849

 

Selling and administrative expenses

 

90

 

355

 

406

 

1,035

 

Other expenses

 

23

 

571

 

23

 

571

 

Total exit and disposal

 

$

1,549

 

$

4,553

 

$

2,966

 

$

6,455

 

 

Exit and disposal activities by type of charge were as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

In thousands

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

Termination benefits

 

$

155

 

$

2,090

 

$

406

 

$

3,663

 

Contract termination costs

 

53

 

1,629

 

272

 

1,908

 

Other associated costs*

 

1,341

 

834

 

2,288

 

884

 

Total exit and disposal activities

 

$

1,549

 

$

4,553

 

$

2,966

 

$

6,455

 

 


* Other associated costs primarily relate to relocation of employees and equipment.

 

No significant liabilities were initially established, nor were any significant liabilities remaining as of September 30, 2004 related to these activities.

 

Exit and disposal activities by segment were as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

In thousands

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

Total by segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Components

 

$

 

$

323

 

$

189

 

$

641

 

Automotive Components

 

974

 

2,662

 

1,498

 

2,662

 

Specialty Products

 

53

 

403

 

150

 

575

 

General Industry

 

522

 

1,165

 

1,129

 

2,577

 

Total exit and disposal activities

 

$

1,549

 

$

4,553

 

$

2,966

 

$

6,455

 

 

Industrial Components:

 

Exit and disposal activities in the Industrial Components segment relate to the consolidation of the management teams of Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company and Carlisle Power Transmission.  Total expenses to be incurred with this project are expected to approximate $1.0 million.  Since these activities were initiated in January 2003, $0.9 million has been expensed; $0.7 million occurring in 2003 and $0.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2004, all of which occurred prior to the third quarter of 2004.  Activities under this plan involve employee terminations and relocation.  To date, termination benefits in the amount of $0.7 million and relocation costs of $0.2 million have been paid.  The Company estimates it will spend an additional $0.1 million before year-end primarily related to relocation costs.

 

Automotive Components:

 

Exit and disposal activities in the Automotive Components segment were related to the Carlisle Engineered Products closure of its Erie-Bundy Park, Pennsylvania facility.  These activities were initiated in the third quarter of 2003 in efforts

 

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to cut costs and gain efficiencies by relocating the equipment to other locations.  The total cost of these activities is estimated to be $5.3 million.  To date, $5.1 million has been incurred relating to these activities; $3.6 million occurring in 2003 and $1.5 million in the first nine months of 2004, of which $1.0 million occurred in the third quarter of 2004.  Of the total amount expensed to date, $1.9 million relates to termination benefits paid and $0.8 million resulted from a write-down of fixed assets.  The remaining $2.4 million relates primarily to obsolete inventory, employee benefit costs and the relocation of equipment.  The Company expects the remaining activities to be completed by the beginning of the second quarter of 2005 at an additional cost of $0.2 million.

 

Specialty Products:

 

Exit and disposal activities in 2004 in the Specialty Products segment relate primarily to grievances associated with the closure of the Company’s Ridgeway, Pennsylvania facility which closed in the first quarter of 2002.  Other activities in 2004 included the closure of a testing facility and costs associated with the sale of its spring brake business in December 2003.  The Company believes these activities are complete and does not expect to incur additional costs.  Exit and disposal activities in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003 relate primarily to termination benefits paid associated with the consolidation of the management teams of Carlisle Industrial Brake and Friction and Carlisle Motion Control.

 

General Industry:

 

Exit and disposal activities in the General Industry segment primarily relate to the consolidation of the Flo-Pac operations into Carlisle FoodService following the May 2003 acquisition.  This plan included the sale of property acquired, the termination of employees, and the relocation of equipment and employees to other facilities.  The total cost incurred was $2.0 million; $1.5 million occurring in 2003 and $0.5 million occurring through the project’s completion in the second quarter of 2004.  Of the amount incurred in 2003, $0.9 million was recorded as goodwill in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 95-3, Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Business Combination.  Costs not applicable to EITF 95-3 associated with these activities were $1.1 million, the majority of which related to relocation costs and severance of employees at existing locations.

 

The $0.5 million incurred in the third quarter of 2004 related to other relocation and consolidation projects underway in the segment that are expected to be completed by the end of the year.  The costs relate primarily to termination benefits, moving expenses and training costs.

 

Exit and disposal activities of $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2003 in General Industry related to the consolidation of operations within the Company’s life science businesses, the shut down of a Tensolite facility in Mexico as well as additional costs associated with the closure of its Vermont facility in 2001, and the consolidation of the Flo-Pac operations into Carlisle Food Service.  The majority of these costs related to termination benefits of $1.2 million, contract termination costs of $0.6 million, fixed asset write-downs of $0.5 million , and rent payments of $0.3 million.

 

(8)         Supplemental Cost Information

 

During the first quarter of 2004, the Company incurred $1.1 million of other expenses related to its equity share of charges taken by its 25% owned European roofing joint venture for certain realignment activities and is included in “Other income , net” on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings and Comprehensive Income.

 

(9)         Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents includes $1.1 million held in trust representing proceeds remaining from the Company’s issuance of $4.0 million of industrial development revenue bonds.  The bonds were issued to finance the expansion of Carlisle Power Transmission’s Fort Scott, Kansas operation.  The Company expects to complete its expansion and draw down the remaining proceeds in the trust within the next six months.

 

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(10)  Inventory

 

The components of inventory are as follows:

 

In thousands

 

September 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

FIFO (approximates current costs):

 

 

 

 

 

Finished goods

 

$

184,484

 

$

169,698

 

Work in process

 

35,266

 

26,224

 

Raw materials

 

103,400

 

80,137

 

 

 

323,150

 

276,059

 

Excess FIFO cost over LIFO value

 

(13,958

)

(12,784

)

Inventory held for sale associated with discontinued operations

 

(2,689

)

(3,985

)

Inventory

 

$

306,503

 

$

259,290

 

 

(11)  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 are as follows:

 

In thousands

 

Industrial
Components

 

Construction
Materials

 

Automotive
Components

 

Specialty
Products

 

General
Industry

 

Total

 

Balance as of January 1, 2004

 

$

130,710

 

$

32,433

 

$

40,277

 

$

897

 

$

98,239

 

$

302,556

 

Goodwill acquired during year

 

24,914

 

 

 

 

 

24,914

 

Purchase accounting adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

1,897

 

1,897

 

Currency translation

 

42

 

(76

)

 

8

 

293

 

267

 

Balance as of September 30, 2004

 

$

155,666

 

$

32,357

 

$

40,277

 

$

905

 

$

100,429

 

$

329,634

 

 

The Company’s other intangible assets as of September 30, 2004 are as follows:

 

In thousands

 

Acquired
Cost

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

Net Book
Value

 

Assets subject to amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patents

 

$

9,390

 

$

(7,504

)

$

1,886

 

Software licenses

 

1,800

 

(793

)

1,007

 

Tradenames

 

1,500

 

(925

)

575

 

Other

 

10,390

 

(10,310

)

80

 

Assets not subject to amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks

 

4,000

 

 

4,000

 

Balance as of September 30, 2004

 

$

27,080

 

$

(19,532

)

$

7,548

 

 

Estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years is as follows: $0.8 million in 2004, $0.8 million in 2005, $0.7 million in 2006, $0.5 million in 2007, and $0.3 million in 2008.

 

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(12)  Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

 

Components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows:

 

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

Post-retirement Medical

 

 

 

Three months ended
September 30,

 

Nine months ended
September 30,

 

Three months ended
September 30,

 

Nine months ended
September 30,

 

In thousands

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

Service costs

 

$

1,371

 

$

1,612

 

$

4,177

 

$

4,836

 

$

1

 

$

22

 

$

3

 

$

66

 

Discretionary credit

 

61

 

 

419

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest cost

 

2,436

 

2,335

 

7,348

 

7,005

 

182

 

209

 

546

 

626

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(2,512

)

(2,544

)

(7,534

)

(7,632

)

 

 

 

 

Amortization of :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net actuarial loss

 

134

 

8

 

402

 

24

 

29

 

12

 

86

 

36

 

Prior service costs

 

(57

)

(25

)

(173

)

(75

)

 

 

 

 

Unrecognized net (asset) obligation

 

 

(47

)

 

(142

)

55

 

55

 

165

 

165

 

Curtailment (income) expense

 

386

 

68

 

386

 

203

 

 

(385

)

 

(1,154

)

Net periodic benefit costs

 

$

1,819

 

$

1,407

 

$

5,025

 

$

4,219

 

$

267

 

$

(87

)

$

800

 

$

(261

)

 

The Company previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003, that it expected to contribute between $8.1 million and $14.1 million to its pension plans in 2004, contingent upon congressional pension funding relief.  In April 2004, the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 was signed into law.  Based on this act, the Company has contributed $7.9 million to the plans through September 30, 2004.  No additional contributions are expected for the remainder of 2004.

 

The Company maintains defined contribution plans to which it has contributed $6.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2004.  Full year contributions are expected to approximate $8.6 million.

 

In May 2004, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No. 106-2, Accounting and Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003.  In December 2003, the President signed into law the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the “Act”).  The Act provides subsidies to companies that offer prescription drug benefits that are at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D.   FSP No. 106-2 supercedes FSP No. 106-1 which allowed companies to defer the effects of the Act.  FSP No. 106-2 requires companies to account for the effects of the Act on its accumulated postretirement benefit obligation either retrospectively to the date the Act was enacted or prospectively from the date of adoption depending on whether the effects of the Act are significant.  The Company has determined the benefits provided under its plan are not actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D, thus the adoption of  FSP 106-2 is not expected to have a material impact on its financial statements.

 

(13)  Other Long-Term Liabilities

 

The components of other long-term liabilities are as follows:

 

In thousands

 

September 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

Pension and other post-retirement obligations

 

$

57,413

 

$

62,968

 

Deferred taxes

 

41,203

 

37,678

 

Long-term warranty obligations

 

2,537

 

3,048

 

Other

 

2,556

 

1,432

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

$

103,709

 

$

105,126

 

 

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(14)  Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company is obligated under various noncancelable operating leases for certain facilities and equipment.  Future minimum lease payments under these arrangements in each of the next five years are approximately $4.0 million remaining in 2004, $14.2 million in 2005, $10.8 million in 2006, $8.8 million in 2007, $6.8 million in 2008, and $19.6 million thereafter.

 

At September 30, 2004, letters of credit amounting to $41.6 million were outstanding, primarily to provide security under insurance arrangements and certain borrowings.

 

The Company has financial guarantee lines in place for certain of its operations in Asia and Europe to facilitate working capital needs, customer performance and payment and warranty obligations.  At September 30, 2004, the Company had issued guarantees of $12.8 million, of which $8.4 million represents amounts recorded in current liabilities.  The fair value of these guarantees is estimated to equal the amount of the guarantees at September 30, 2004, due to their short-term nature.

 

The Company offers various warranty programs on its installed roofing systems, braking products, truck trailers, refrigerated truck bodies, and cheese making equipment.  The change in the Company’s aggregate product warranty liabilities for the period ended September 30 is as follows:

 

 

In thousands

 

2004

 

2003

 

Beginning reserve at December 31

 

$

9,242

 

$

9,045

 

Current year provision

 

9,551

 

11,534

 

Current year claims

 

(10,129

)

(11,635

)

Ending reserve at September 30

 

$

8,664

 

$

8,944

 

 

The amount of extended product warranty revenues recognized was $3.6 million and $10.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004, respectively, and $3.4 and $10.7 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003, respectively.

 

The Company maintains self retained liabilities for workers’ compensation, medical, general liability and property claims up to applicable retention limits.  Retention limits are between $0.5 million and $1.0 million per occurrence for general liability, $0.5 million per occurrence for workers’ compensation, $0.1 million per occurrence for property and up to $0.5 million for medical claims. The Company is insured for losses in excess of these limits.

 

The Company may be involved in various legal actions from time to time arising in the normal course of business.  In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of such litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of the Company, but may have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations for a particular period.

 

(15)  Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

Carlisle is exposed to the impact of changes in interest rates and market values of its debt instruments, changes in raw material prices and foreign currency fluctuations.  From time to time, the Company may manage its interest rate exposure through the use of interest rate swaps to reduce volatility of cash flows, impact on earnings and to lower its cost of capital.  As of September 30, 2004 and September 30, 2003, the Company had in place interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $75.0 million.  These contracts have been designated as fair value hedges and were deemed effective at the origination date and as of September 30, 2004.  The valuation of these contracts as of September 30, 2004 resulted in a liability of $0.4 million, included in other long-term liabilities on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, and a corresponding decrease in the fair value of the Company’s 7.25% senior notes, reflected in long-term debt.

 

Also in place at September 30, 2004 were certain currency hedges, designated as cash flow hedges, with a total notional amount of $1.9 million.  The fair value position of these contracts as of September 30, 2004 resulted in a net liability of $0.1 million.

 

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(16)  Segment Information

 

Financial information for continuing operations by reportable business segment is included in the following summary:

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003*

 

In thousands

 

Sales

 

EBIT

 

% Sales

 

Sales

 

EBIT

 

% Sales

 

Industrial Components

 

$

178,052

 

$

11,195

 

6.3

%

$

149,126

 

$

11,046

 

7.4

%

Construction Materials

 

215,529

 

33,744

 

15.7

%

174,704

 

28,828

 

16.5

%

Automotive Components

 

46,297

 

(949

)

-2.0

%

42,064

 

(2,493

)

-5.9

%

Transportation Products

 

39,798

 

2,174

 

5.5

%

30,827

 

2,221

 

7.2

%

Specialty Products

 

33,143

 

1,939

 

5.9

%

31,088

 

(643

)

-2.1

%

General Industry (All other)

 

118,504

 

8,174

 

6.9

%

113,664

 

5,878

 

5.2

%

Corporate

 

 

(5,488

)

 

 

(5,492

)

 

 

 

$

631,323

 

$

50,789

 

8.0

%

$

541,473

 

$

39,345

 

7.3

%

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003*

 

In thousands

 

Sales

 

EBIT

 

Assets

 

Sales

 

EBIT

 

Assets

 

Industrial Components

 

$

565,642

 

$

55,832

 

$

502,141

 

$

485,101

 

$

50,310

 

$

429,024

 

Construction Materials

 

525,855

 

68,310

 

359,187

 

427,564

 

57,130

 

293,359

 

Automotive Components

 

146,885

 

(554

)

126,766

 

140,884

 

2,693

 

124,771

 

Transportation Products

 

112,462

 

5,655

 

51,204

 

92,108

 

4,552

 

50,098

 

Specialty Products

 

102,591

 

8,444

 

80,644

 

99,089

 

2,430

 

78,245

 

General Industry (All other)

 

371,999

 

30,102

 

355,317

 

309,521

 

13,629

 

340,219

 

Corporate

 

 

(14,077

)

71,701

 

 

(14,464

)

105,335

 

 

 

$

1,825,434

 

$

153,712

 

$

1,546,960

 

$

1,554,267

 

$

116,280

 

$

1,421,051

 

 


* 2003 has been revised to exclude discontinued operations and assets held for sale

 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Executive Summary

 

Carlisle Companies Incorporated (“Carlisle” or the “Company”) is a diversified manufacturing company focused on achieving profitable growth internally through new product development and product line extensions and externally through acquisitions that complement our existing technologies, products and market channels.  The Company has thirteen operating companies serving a variety of niche markets.  While Carlisle has offshore manufacturing operations, our markets are primarily in North America.  Management focuses on continued year-over-year improvement in sales and earnings, return on capital employed and return on shareholders’ equity.  Resources are allocated among these businesses based on assessments of their ability to obtain leadership positions in the markets they serve.

 

Net sales from continuing operations in the third quarter and first nine months of 2004 increased 17% over the same periods in 2003.  The factors contributing to this increase were improving markets, new products, market share gains, selling price increases, and to a lesser extent, foreign exchange.  Income from continuing operations of $32.1 million increased 30% from the third quarter 2003 and income from continuing operations of $96.3 million in the first nine months was 36% above the same period in 2003.  Selling price increases of $11.5 million in the third quarter 2004 were not enough to offset raw material cost increases of $17.8 million in the same period.  Through the first nine months of 2004, selling price increases of $18.6 million partially offset the $33.8 million increase in the cost of raw materials.  Continued escalation of raw material costs is expected.  The Company will persist with its efforts to recover these costs through higher selling prices; however, the ability to realize price increases is dependent on competitive and economic conditions which may be beyond the Company’s control.  It is also uncertain what impact the rise in raw material costs and the future availability of raw materials will have on the markets served by Carlisle.

 

In keeping with the Company’s focus to reorganize and realign its businesses through exit and disposal and consolidation opportunities, Carlisle classified three operations in the Industrial Components, Automotive Components, and General Industry segments as discontinued operations in the second quarter 2004.  All three operations met the criteria in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment of Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”.

 

Sales and Earnings

 

Consolidated

 

Net sales of $631.3 million in the third quarter 2004 exceeded third quarter 2003 sales of $541.5 million by 17%, or $89.8 million.  Strong organic sales growth (organic growth excludes the effects of acquisitions, discontinued operations and divestitures made within the most recent twelve months) of $87.0 million, or 16%, included $3.4 million of favorable changes in foreign currency rates.  Acquisition growth of $5.5 million in the Industrial Components segment was partially offset by $2.7 million for the divestiture of Motion Control’s spring brake business in December 2003.  The growth in net sales was primarily attributable to the Construction Materials and Industrial Components segments.

 

Income from continuing operations in the third quarter 2004 was $32.1 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, compared to the third quarter 2003 income from continuing operations of $24.8 million, or $0.81 per diluted share.  Net income of $29.0 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, was 18% above the third quarter 2003 and included $3.2 million or $0.10 per diluted share of losses from discontinued operations.  Net income for the third quarter 2003 was $24.5 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, which included $0.3 million or $0.01 per diluted share of losses from discontinued operations.  With the exception of the Transportation Products segment, earnings before interest and income taxes (“EBIT” or “earnings”) were higher in each of the Company’s operating segments.  The impact of changes in foreign currency rates on net income was negligible.

 

Net sales of $1.83 billion in the first nine months of 2004 were 17% above the first nine months 2003 net sales of $1.55 billion.  Organic sales growth of $262.5 million, or 17%, included $13.4 million of favorable changes in foreign currency rates.  Acquisition growth of $16.8 million in the Industrial Components and General Industry segments was partially offset by $8.1 million for the divestiture of the spring brake business.  The growth in net sales was primarily attributable to the Construction Materials, Industrial Components and General Industry segments.

 

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Income from continuing operations in the first nine months 2004 was $96.3 million, or $3.06 per diluted share, was 36% above income from continuing operations in the first nine months 2003 of $70.7 million, or $2.30 per diluted share.  Net income of $90.1 million, or $2.86 per diluted share, was 28% above the first nine months 2003 and included $6.2 million or $0.20 per diluted share of losses from discontinued operations.  Net income for the first nine months 2003 was $70.2 million, or $2.28 per diluted share, and included $0.5 million or $0.02 per diluted share of income from discontinued operations.  The impact of changes in foreign currency rates on net income was negligible.

 

Income from continuing operations in the third quarter 2004 included $0.03 per diluted share of exit and disposal expenses, compared to $0.10 per diluted share charge in the third quarter 2003.  Income from continuing operations in the first nine months of 2004 included $0.06 per diluted share of exit and disposal expenses primarily at Carlisle operations in the Automotive Components and General Industry segments, and compares to $0.14 per diluted share in the first nine months 2003.  These charges exclude the $1.1 million of reorganization expenses at Carlisle’s 25% owned European roofing joint venture (“Icopal”) incurred in the first quarter 2004.  Exit and disposal costs represent specific programs identified by Carlisle operations to reduce expense, improve productivity, and consolidate facilities.  Although Carlisle does not have a formal restructuring plan, the Company evaluates exit and disposal opportunities on a continual basis.

 

The Company lowered its estimated tax rate from 32.50% to 32.25% for the nine months and full year 2004.  This adjustment to record the change in the estimated tax rate resulted in a favorable impact on income from continuing operations of $0.3 million or $0.01 per diluted share in the third quarter 2004.

 

Operating Segments

 

The following table summarizes segment net sales and EBIT from continuing operations.  The amounts for each segment should be referred to in conjunction with the applicable discussion below.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Increase
(Decrease)

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

Increase
(Decrease)

 

In thousands, except percentages

 

2004

 

2003*

 

Amount

 

Percent

 

2004

 

2003*

 

Amount

 

Percent

 

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Components

 

$

178,052

 

$

149,126

 

$

28,926

 

19.4

%

$

565,642

 

$

485,101

 

$

80,541

 

16.6

%

Construction Materials

 

215,529

 

174,704

 

40,825

 

23.4

%

525,855

 

427,564

 

98,291

 

23.0

%

Automotive Components

 

46,297

 

42,064

 

4,233

 

10.1

%

146,885

 

140,884

 

6,001

 

4.3

%

Transportation Products

 

39,798

 

30,827

 

8,971

 

29.1

%

112,462

 

92,108

 

20,354

 

22.1

%

Specialty Products

 

33,143

 

31,088

 

2,055

 

6.6

%

102,591

 

99,089

 

3,502

 

3.5

%

General Industry (All other)

 

118,504

 

113,664

 

4,840

 

4.3

%

371,999

 

309,521

 

62,478

 

20.2

%

Corporate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

631,323

 

$

541,473

 

$

89,850

 

16.6

%

$

1,825,434

 

$

1,554,267

 

$

271,167

 

17.4

%

 

Earnings Before Interest and Income Taxes

 

Industrial Components

 

$

11,195

 

$

11,046

 

$

149

 

1.3

%

$

55,832

 

$

50,310

 

$

5,522

 

11.0

%

Construction Materials

 

33,744

 

28,828

 

4,916

 

17.1

%

68,310

 

57,130

 

11,180

 

19.6

%

Automotive Components

 

(949

)

(2,493

)

1,544

 

61.9

%

(554

)

2,693

 

(3,247

)

-120.6

%

Transportation Products

 

2,174

 

2,221

 

(47

)

-2.1

%

5,655

 

4,552

 

1,103

 

24.2

%

Specialty Products

 

1,939

 

(643

)

2,582

 

401.6

%

8,444

 

2,430

 

6,014

 

247.5

%

General Industry (All other)

 

8,174

 

5,878

 

2,296

 

39.1

%

30,102

 

13,629

 

16,473

 

120.9

%

Corporate

 

(5,488

)

(5,492

)

4

 

0.1

%

(14,077

)

(14,464

)

387

 

2.7

%

 

 

$

50,789

 

$

39,345

 

$

11,444

 

29.1

%

$

153,712

 

$

116,280

 

$

37,432

 

32.2

%

 


* 2003 has been revised to exclude discontinued operations

 

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Industrial Components

 

Segment net sales in the third quarter 2004 were 19% above the third quarter 2003.  Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company net sales were 25% above the third quarter 2003 on growth in all product lines.  Most of the increase was in the commercial and consumer outdoor power equipment market, ATV tires and wheels, the replacement market and styled wheels aftermarket.  The acquisition of Trintex on June 30, 2004 added $5.5 million of net sales in the third quarter.  Carlisle Power Transmission net sales in the third quarter 2004 were 4% above prior year.  The majority of the increase at Carlisle Power Transmission was attributed to higher sales in the lawn and grounds care and agricultural belt markets.    Third quarter 2004 EBIT was slightly above the third quarter 2003.  The earnings results reflect the continuing rise in raw material costs for steel in the wheel business and oil-based commodities used in the tire manufacturing process.  Selling price increases were more than offset by the continuing rise in raw material costs.  Production inefficiencies due to increased schedule changes to support the strong sales demand, labor shortages, the ramp up of production at the China operation and an unfavorable sales mix of lower margin products negatively affected third quarter 2004 results.

 

Net sales through the first nine months of 2004 were 17% above the same period of 2003.  Carlisle Tire & Wheel net sales were 18% higher and Carlisle Power Transmission net sales were up 12%, with most of the increase in the categories previously mentioned.  Sales volume accounted for the 11% increase in EBIT in the first nine months 2004 compared to the same period in 2003, as raw material price increases more than offset selling price increases.  Selling prices were raised in the third quarter and additional increases are planned for the fourth quarter to recover as much of the raw material inflation as possible.  While the Company is making efforts to recover the increases in raw material costs, its ability may be limited based on competitive and economic conditions beyond its control.  Net sales and earnings in this segment are generally higher in the first half of the year due to peak sales volume in the outdoor power equipment market.

 

Construction Materials

 

Net sales in the third quarter were 23% above the third quarter 2003 with higher sales in most product lines.  Sales of insulation products accounted for 46% of the increase and EPDM and TPO membrane and accessories accounted for 31% of the sales increase from the third quarter 2003.  The strong growth in insulation was driven by special programs that encourage the use of Carlisle insulation and increased demand for total system warranties.  The commercial roofing market was very active and is especially strong in the east and midwest.  Also contributing to the strong growth was Carlisle SynTec’s investment in re-roofing products and supporting programs.  Third quarter 2004 EBIT was 17% above the third quarter 2003.  Carlisle SynTec earnings were 20% above the third quarter 2003 primarily due to the increase in sales volume, partially offset by unfavorable product mix and higher raw material costs.  Earnings at Icopal were slightly below the third quarter 2003 due to currency fluctuations.

 

Net sales in the first nine months 2004 were 23% above the same period in 2003 with growth in all product lines.  Insulation sales represented 39% of the $98.3 million sales growth and EPDM and TPO membrane and accessories accounted for 31% of the increase in sales.  Activity in the commercial roofing industry continues to be favorable to a year ago and demand is expected to remain strong in the fourth quarter; however, rising construction costs may negatively impact future demand.   The 20% EBIT improvement in the first nine months 2004 was primarily a result of increased sales volume, partially offset by higher raw material costs, an unfavorable sales mix and lower earnings at Icopal due to reorganization expenses incurred in the beginning of 2004.  Gains on insurance recoveries of $1.9 million in the first nine months 2004 and $2.6 million in the first nine months 2003 related to fires that occurred in 2002 at two small coatings and waterproofing manufacturing plants.  These gains were classified as “other income, net” on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income.  Net sales and earnings in this segment are generally higher in the second and third quarters of the year due to increased construction activity during these periods.  Selling price increases have been announced in an effort to offset higher raw material costs; however, the full extent of these increases remains uncertain.  The rise in the costs and availability of raw materials are expected to apply pressure to future operating results.

 

Automotive Components

 

Net sales were 10% above the third quarter 2003.  The increase in net sales was primarily a result of increased business at foreign owned manufacturers, partially offset by price reductions of approximately 2% reflecting negotiated terms in certain long-term agreements.  The $0.9 million EBIT loss in the third quarter 2004 compares to a $2.5 million loss in the third quarter 2003.  The third quarter 2004 loss included $1.0 million of exit and disposal costs at Carlisle Engineered Products’ Bundy Park plant in Erie, PA.  The third quarter also included approximately $2.0 million in charges associated

 

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with excess manufacturing and inspection costs resulting from the acceptance of a transferred program in which the tooling provided by the customer was defective.  Negotiations with the customer were finalized in the third quarter and approximately $1.1 million was recovered in the third quarter.  The earnings loss in the third quarter 2003 included $2.7 million of exit and disposal costs at the Erie-Bundy Park plant.

 

Net sales through the first nine months of 2004 were 4% above the same period in 2003 and reflect additional business with foreign owned manufacturers, partially offset by reduced selling prices in accordance with negotiated terms in certain long-term agreements.  As these agreements near expiration, the expected launch of new programs should help mitigate the impact of reduced selling prices.  The $0.6 million EBIT loss in the first nine months 2004 compares to earnings of $2.7 million in the same period 2003.  The current year loss includes approximately $5.6 million of expenses, net of the $1.1 million recovery, associated with the aforementioned transferred program.  The first nine months 2004 also include $1.5 million of exit and disposal costs compared to $2.7 million in the first nine months 2003.  These expenses are the result of closing the Erie-Bundy Park plant.  Higher costs associated with the introduction of new production programs could continue to adversely impact earnings for this segment in subsequent quarters.  Net sales and earnings in the Automotive Components segment are generally higher in the first six months of the year due to the automotive build schedule.

 

Transportation Products

 

The 29% improvement in net sales in the third quarter 2004 was a result of higher sales of construction, pneumatic bulk, live bottom, steel dump and stainless steel trailers.  Selling price surcharges partially offset raw material price increases in the third quarter 2004.  EBIT of $2.2 million was relatively the same as the third quarter 2003 reflecting the inability to fully offset the increase in raw material costs and an unfavorable sales mix.

 

Transportation Products net sales through the first nine months of 2004 were 22% above the first nine months of 2003, with most of the increase in the same product lines previously mentioned.  Segment EBIT in the first nine months was 24% above the same period in 2003.  Sales volume accounts for the EBIT improvement and was partially offset by steep rises in steel prices and other raw materials and an unfavorable sales mix of lower margin trailers.  The price for steel products in the first nine months 2004 were significantly higher than a year ago.  Steel supply and pricing may have an adverse effect on future earnings in this segment.

 

Specialty Products

 

Net sales in the third quarter 2004 were 7% above the third quarter 2003.  This increase was driven by demand for braking systems for off-highway and industrial equipment products.  Organic sales growth in this segment was 15% in the third quarter 2004.  The third quarter 2003 net sales included $2.7 million of sales from Carlisle Motion Control’s spring brake business which was divested in December 2003.  Third quarter EBIT of $1.9 million compared to a $0.6 million loss in the third quarter 2003.  The third quarter 2003 loss was a result of plant exit and disposal expenses, new production facility start-up costs at Carlisle Motion Control and losses at the spring brake business.

 

Net sales through the first nine months of 2004 were 4% above the same period in 2003.  The first nine months of 2003 included $8.1 million of sales from Carlisle Motion Control’s spring brake business which was divested in December, 2003.  Organic sales growth was 12% in the first nine months of 2004.  The increase in organic sales is due to the increased demand in the industrial and off-highway markets.  The significant improvement in EBIT was primarily a result of improved operating and manufacturing efficiencies, lower research and development and selling and administrative expenses.  A significant portion of these savings can be attributed to the consolidation of the business units in this segment under one management team.  Also contributing to the improvement was the sale of the spring brake business in December 2003.

 

General Industry (All Other)

 

General Industry net sales in the third quarter 2004 were 4% above the third quarter 2003.  Carlisle Process Systems net sales were 10% above the third quarter 2003 and accounted for most of the sales growth in the third quarter as a result of increased purchases of cheese and powder capital equipment by dairy and food processors.  Carlisle FoodService net sales were 3% above the third quarter 2003 on increased demand for foodservice products.  Net sales at Tensolite in the third quarter 2004 were 4% above last year on increased sales of its general assembly and RF/Microwave products.  Carlisle Walker net sales in the third quarter 2004 were 5% above the third quarter 2003 as a result of higher sales in the Walker

 

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Equipment operation.  Johnson Truck Bodies net sales in the third quarter 2004 were 8% below the third quarter 2003 due to reduced demand for insulated temperature controlled truck bodies and trailers.

 

Segment EBIT was 39% above the third quarter 2003.  The increase was primarily attributable to Carlisle Process Systems, Carlisle Walker and Tensolite.  Segment earnings in the third quarter 2004 included a $0.5 million charge for exit and disposal costs compared to $1.2 million in the third quarter 2003.

 

Net sales in General Industry in the first nine months of 2004 were 20% above the first nine months of 2003.  Carlisle Process Systems accounted for 52% of the sales growth in the first nine months 2004.  Carlisle FoodService net sales were 19% above the first nine months of 2003 with the acquisition of Flo-Pac in May 2003 accounting for 58% of the increase.  Organic sales growth of 8% was a result of increased demand for foodservice products.  Net sales at Tensolite in the first nine months of 2004 were 20% above last year on increased sales in all product lines.  Carlisle Walker net sales in the first nine months of 2004 were slightly below the same period in 2003.  Johnson Truck Bodies net sales were the same as the first nine months of 2003.

 

The first nine months 2004 EBIT in the General Industry segment were 121% above the same period in 2003 with improvement in most operations.  Carlisle Process Systems accounted for more than half of the EBIT increase due to higher sales, improved margins through manufacturing efficiencies and reduced selling and administrative expenses.   Tensolite earnings in the first nine months of 2004 were significantly above the first nine months 2003 as a result of increased sales volume in 2004 and exit and disposal costs incurred in the first nine months of 2003.  The 10% earnings improvement at Carlisle FoodService in the first nine months of 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 was primarily due to the acquisition of Flo-Pac.  Segment earnings in first nine months of 2004 included a $1.1 million charge for exit and disposal costs compared to $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2003.

 

Acquisitions

 

On June 30, 2004, the Company acquired the specialty tire and wheel business of Trintex Corporation for $32.5 million, which is included in the Industrial Components segment.  The Company has preliminarily allocated the purchase price among the acquired assets and liabilities assumed, resulting in goodwill of $24.9 million. Preliminary allocations among other major asset and liability classes were not material.  The Company is in the process of fully evaluating these assets and as a result, the purchase price allocation may change.   The purchase agreement contains an earnout provision based on operating performance over the next four years.   Any future amounts payable under this provision will be treated as a portion of the purchase price and allocated among the acquired assets and liabilities.

 

Financial Results

 

Gross margin (net sales less cost of goods sold expressed as a percent of net sales) in the third quarter 2004 was 17.4%, compared to 17.7% in the third quarter 2003.  The lower gross margin was primarily due to significant raw material cost increases for oil-based commodities and steel products and was partially offset by an increase in sales volume.  Raw material costs were $17.8 million higher in the third quarter 2004 than in the third quarter 2003 and more than offset $11.5 million of selling price increases in the same period.  The third quarter 2004 gross margin included $1.4 million of exit and disposal costs compared to $3.6 million in the third quarter 2003.  The large amount of exit and disposal costs in the third quarter 2003 primarily related to expenses associated with closing the Bundy Park plant in the Automotive Components segment.  The third quarter 2004 plant utilization of 79% was favorable to 72% in the third quarter 2003.  Gross margin in the first nine months of 2004 of 18.5% was the same as the first nine months of 2003.  Sales volume and production efficiencies offset raw material cost increases.  Raw material costs in the first nine months 2004 were $33.8 million above the same period in 2003 and more than offset selling price increases of $18.6 million.  Exit and disposal charges were $3.0 million in the first nine months 2004 compared to $6.5 million in the same period 2003.

 

Selling and administrative expenses of $56.7 million in the third quarter 2004 were 5% above $54.2 million in the third quarter 2003 primarily as a result of variable expenses that fluctuate with sales volume.  Selling and administrative expenses, as a percent of net sales, of 9.0% in the third quarter 2004 were below 10.0% in the third quarter 2003.  Expenses through the first nine months 2004 of $171.2 million were 7% above the same period in 2003.  Most of the increase was a result of variable expenses associated with sales volume as well as expenses associated with the compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  A total of $1.8 million has been incurred in 2004 with respect to the Company’s compliance efforts.  As a percent of net sales, selling and administrative expenses in the first nine months 2004 were 9.4%

 

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of sales compared to 10.2% in 2003.  The lower selling and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales was a result of cost control measures and reorganization actions.

 

Other income, net of $2.8 million in the third quarter 2004 was above $2.3 million in the third quarter 2003 due to losses incurred on the sale of fixed assets in 2003.  Other income of $1.9 million in the first nine months 2004 compared to income of $2.9 million in the first nine months 2003.  Other income in 2003 included a $1.7 million foreign exchange gain on the settlement of long-term loans denominated in foreign currencies.

 

Interest expense, net of $3.7 million in the third quarter 2004 was slightly above $3.6 million in the third quarter 2003.  Interest expense, net in the first nine months 2004 was essentially the same as the same period in 2003.  Lower average borrowings and the effects of interest rate swaps resulted in lower interest expense year-over-year but were offset by lower interest income and higher interest expense associated with a capital lease.

 

Receivables of $269.6 million at September 30, 2004 increased $56.1 million from $213.5 million at December 31, 2003.  The increase was a result of higher sales volume, partially offset by a $43.0 million increase in the utilization of the Company’s accounts receivable securitization program bringing total receivables sold through the program to $110.0 million at September 30, 2004.

 

Inventories, valued primarily by the last-in, first-out method, were $306.5 million as of September 30, 2004, up from $259.3 million at December 31, 2003.  The increase was primarily in the Industrial Components, Construction Materials and General Industry segments to support increased sales demand.

 

Other assets of $433.5 million at September 30, 2004 were $30.2 million above $403.3 million at December 31, 2003.  Goodwill accounts for most of the increase and is associated with the purchase of Trintex in the second quarter 2004.

 

Accounts payable of $204.4 million at September 30, 2004 was $28.1 million above $176.3 million at December 31, 2003 due primarily to higher capital spending and increased purchases of materials and supplies to keep pace with the increase in sales volume.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Sources and Uses of Cash

 

 

 

Nine Months ended September 30,

 

In thousands

 

2004

 

2003

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

70,972

 

$

102,128

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(73,283

)

(60,883

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(5,139

)

(47,362

)

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

(110

)

(80

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

(214

)

420

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

(7,774

)

$

(5,777

)

 

Net cash provided by operating activities in the first nine months of 2004 was $71.0 million compared to $102.1 million in the first nine months of 2003.  Increased utilization of the securitization program contributed $43.0 million to cash from operations in 2004 as compared to $10.0 million in 2003.  The decrease in cash provided from operations was a result of increased working capital to support higher sales.

 

Cash used in investing activities was $73.3 million in the first nine months of 2004 compared to $60.9 million in the first nine months of 2003.  Capital expenditures were $25.2 million higher than in the prior year primarily as a result of plant expansion projects in the Construction Materials segment.  Offsetting higher capital expenditures were proceeds received from the sale of property acquired as part of the Flo-Pac acquisition.

 

Cash used in financing activities was $5.1 million in the first nine months of 2004 compared to $47.4 million in 2003.  A decrease in cash provided by operating activities, and increased capital spending contributed to increased borrowings in the first nine months of 2004.  Higher operating cash flows and lower capital expenditures facilitated a reduction in short-term borrowings in the first nine months of 2003.

 

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Carlisle maintains a $250.0 million revolving credit facility, which was fully available at September 30, 2004.  The Company also maintains with various financial institutions $25.0 million in committed lines of credit and a $55.0 million uncommitted line of credit.  As of September 30, 2004 $71.4 million was available under these lines.  At September 30, 2004, $15.0 million was available under the Company’s $125.0 million receivables facility.

 

The following table quantifies certain contractual cash obligations and commercial commitments at September 30, 2004:

 

In thousands

 

Total

 

Remaining
in 2004

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

Thereafter

 

Short-term credit lines and long-term debt

 

$

300,473

 

$

14,916

 

$

2,951

 

$

235

 

$

150,144

 

$

112,894

 

$

19,333

 

Interest on long-term debt (1)

 

74,586

 

 

4,671

 

 

18,716

 

 

18,747

 

 

8,837

 

 

3,706

 

 

19,909

 

Noncancellable operating leases

 

64,246

 

3,981

 

14,197

 

10,759

 

8,822

 

6,842

 

19,645

 

Total Commitments

 

$

439,305

 

$

23,568

 

$

35,864

 

$

29,741

 

$

167,803

 

$

123,442

 

$

58,887

 

 


(1) Future expected interest payments are calculated based on the stated rate for fixed rate debt and the effective interest rate as of September 30, 2004 for variable rate debt.

 

The above table does not include $103.7 million of other long-term liabilities.  Other long-term liabilities consist primarily of pension, post-retirement, deferred income tax and warranty obligations.  Due to factors such as return on plan assets, disbursements, contributions, and timing of warranty claims, it is not estimable when these will become due.

 

At September 30, 2004, letters of credit amounting to $41.6 million were outstanding, primarily to provide security under insurance arrangements and certain borrowings.

 

The Company has financial guarantee lines in place for certain of its operations in Asia and Europe to facilitate working capital needs, customer performance and payment and warranty obligations.  At September 30, 2004, the Company had issued guarantees of $12.8 million, of which $8.4 million represents amounts recorded in current liabilities.  The fair value of these guarantees is estimated to equal the amount of the guarantees at September 30, 2004, due to their short-term nature.

 

The Company previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003, that it expected to contribute between $8.1 million and $14.1 million to its pension plans in 2004, contingent upon congressional pension funding relief.  In April 2004, the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 was signed into law.  Based on this act, the Company has contributed $7.9 million to the plans through September 30, 2004.  No additional contributions are expected for the remainder of 2004.

 

The Company has the authority to repurchase up to approximately 1.3 million shares of its common stock.  Between October 25, 2004 and November 4, 2004, the Company purchased 324,600 shares on the open market at a total cost of approximately $18.9 million.  Additional shares may be repurchased at management’s direction.  The decision to repurchase shares will depend on price, availability and other corporate developments.  Purchases may occur from time to time and no maximum purchase price has been set.

 

The Company believes that its operating cash flows, credit facilities, accounts receivable securitization program, lines of credit, and leasing programs provide adequate liquidity and capital resources to fund ongoing operations, expand existing lines of business and make strategic acquisitions.  However, the ability to maintain existing credit facilities and access the capital markets can be impacted by economic conditions outside the Company’s control.  The Company’s cost to borrow and capital market access can be impacted by debt ratings assigned by independent rating agencies, based on certain credit measures such as interest coverage, funds from operations and various leverage ratios.

 

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Backlog

 

Total backlog from continuing operations at September 30, 2004 of $411.8 million was 19% above $346.1 million as of September 30, 2003.  Most of the increase was in the Construction Materials, Transportation Products and General Industry segments.  Due to the nature of the orders at Carlisle Process Systems, backlog can include capital equipment orders for a period of twelve to twenty-four months.

 

The Company defines backlog as open orders, which may be shipped within a range of a few days to two years.  Backlog is dependant on market conditions, which vary greatly between industries and throughout the year.  While management utilizes this measurement to monitor and plan future operations, its variant nature is considered in conjunction with other operational and market conditions.

 

Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale

 

During the second quarter 2004, in ongoing efforts to streamline its businesses, the Company identified three operations it plans to sell. These include the plastic components operation of Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company in the Industrial Components segment, the rubber operations of Carlisle Engineered Products in the Automotive Components segment, and the pottery business of Carlisle FoodService in the General Industry segment.  The Company is actively marketing these operations and conducting other actions required to complete the sale and expects the sale of these operations to be completed no later than June 30, 2005.  All three operations met the criteria in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment of Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”.

 

Total assets held for sale by segment are as follows:

 

In thousands

 

September 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

Assets held for sale by segment:

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Components

 

$

2,970

 

$

5,133

 

Automotive Components

 

5,753

 

5,502

 

General Industry

 

2,582

 

3,975

 

Total assets held for sale

 

$

11,305

 

$

14,610

 

 

The major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet are as follows:

 

In thousands

 

September 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

Assets held for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

3,717

 

$

5,295

 

Inventory

 

2,689

 

3,985

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

356

 

316

 

Total current assets held for sale

 

6,762

 

9,596

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

4,543

 

5,014

 

Total assets held for sale

 

$

11,305

 

$

14,610

 

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

1,467

 

$

1,622

 

Accrued expenses

 

541

 

876

 

Total liabilities associated with assets held for sale

 

$

2,008

 

$

2,498

 

 

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Net sales and EBIT from discontinued operations by segment were as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

In thousands

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

Net sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Components

 

$

327

 

$

2,171

 

$

6,100

 

$

6,545

 

Automotive Components

 

4,278

 

4,793

 

13,878

 

16,811

 

General Industry

 

570

 

1,087

 

1,415

 

2,002

 

Net sales from discontinued operations

 

$

5,175

 

$

8,051

 

$

21,393

 

$

25,358

 

EBIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Components

 

$

(3,153

)

$

(127

)

$

(6,416

)

$

(21

)

Automotive Components

 

(298

)

87

 

(436

)

783

 

General Industry

 

(1,190

)

(344

)

(2,368

)

(1,560

)

EBIT from discontinued operations

 

$

(4,641

)

$

(384

)

$

(9,220

)

$

(798

)

 

The Industrial Components segment includes a $1.8 million charge related to a customer settlement in the third quarter 2004.  The settlement related to products produced at the plastic components operation of Carlisle Tire and Wheel.  The settlement is final and no further costs will be incurred with this issue.  The nine months ended September 30, 2004 in the Industrial Components segment include a $0.5 million write down to fair value of assets held for sale.

 

The third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004 includes a $0.6 million write down to fair value of assets held for sale in the General Industry segment.

 

Exit and Disposal Activities

 

The following table represents the effects of exit and disposal activities not related to discontinued operations on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

In thousands

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

Cost of goods sold

 

$

1,436

 

$

3,627

 

$

2,537

 

$

4,849

 

Selling and administrative expenses

 

90

 

355

 

406

 

1,035

 

Other expenses

 

23

 

571

 

23

 

571

 

Total exit and disposal

 

$

1,549

 

$

4,553

 

$

2,966

 

$

6,455

 

 

Exit and disposal activities by type of charge were as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

In thousands

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

Termination benefits

 

$

155

 

$

2,090

 

$

406

 

$

3,663

 

Contract termination costs

 

53

 

1,629

 

272

 

1,908

 

Other associated costs*

 

1,341

 

834

 

2,288

 

884

 

Total exit and disposal activities

 

$

1,549

 

$

4,553

 

$

2,966

 

$

6,455

 

 


* Other associated costs primarily relate to relocation of employees and equipment.

 

No significant liabilities were initially established, nor were any significant liabilities remaining as of September 30, 2004 related to these activities.

 

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Exit and disposal activities by segment were as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

In thousands

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

Total by segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Components

 

$

 

$

323

 

$

189

 

$

641

 

Automotive Components

 

974

 

2,662

 

1,498

 

2,662

 

Specialty Products

 

53

 

403

 

150

 

575

 

General Industry

 

522

 

1,165

 

1,129

 

2,577

 

Total exit and disposal activities

 

$

1,549

 

$

4,553

 

$

2,966

 

$

6,455

 

 

Industrial Components:

 

Exit and disposal activities in the Industrial Components segment relate to the consolidation of the management teams of Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company and Carlisle Power Transmission.  Total expenses to be incurred with this project are expected to approximate $1.0 million.  Since these activities were initiated in January 2003, $0.9 million has been expensed; $0.7 million occurring in 2003 and $0.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2004, all of which occurred prior to the third quarter of 2004.  Activities under this plan involve employee terminations and relocation.  To date, termination benefits in the amount of $0.7 million and relocation costs of $0.2 million have been paid.  The Company estimates it will spend an additional $0.1 million before year-end primarily related to relocation costs.  The Company has already realized cost savings as a result of this consolidation.  Annual savings are expected to approximate $0.4 million, primarily as a result of the reduction of administrative staff, beginning in 2005.

 

Automotive Components:

 

Exit and disposal activities in the Automotive Components segment were related to the Carlisle Engineered Products closure of its Erie-Bundy Park, Pennsylvania facility.  These activities were initiated in the third quarter of 2003 in efforts to cut costs and gain efficiencies by relocating the equipment to other locations.  The total cost of these activities is estimated to be $5.3 million.  To date, $5.1 million has been incurred relating to these activities; $3.6 million occurring in 2003 and $1.5 million in the first nine months of 2004, of which $1.0 million occurred in the third quarter of 2004.  Of the total amount expensed to date, $1.9 million relates to termination benefits paid and $0.8 million resulted from a write-down of fixed assets.  The remaining $2.4 million relates primarily to obsolete inventory, employee benefit costs and the relocation of equipment.  The Company expects the remaining activities to be completed by the beginning of the second quarter of 2005 at an additional cost of $0.2 million.

 

Specialty Products:

 

Exit and disposal activities in 2004 in the Specialty Products segment relate primarily to grievances associated with the closure of the Company’s Ridgeway, Pennsylvania facility which closed in the first quarter of 2002.  Other activities in 2004 included the closure of a testing facility and costs associated with the sale of its spring brake business in December 2003.  The Company believes these activities are complete and does not expect to incur additional costs.  Exit and disposal activities in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003 relate primarily to termination benefits paid associated with the consolidation of the management teams of Carlisle Industrial Brake and Friction and Carlisle Motion Control.   As a result of this reorganization, the Company estimates its savings at approximately $0.5 million annually.

 

General Industry:

 

Exit and disposal activities in the General Industry segment primarily relate to the consolidation of the Flo-Pac operations into Carlisle FoodService following the May 2003 acquisition.  This plan included the sale of property acquired, the termination of employees, and the relocation of equipment and employees to other facilities.  The total cost incurred was $2.0 million; $1.5 million occurring in 2003 and $0.5 million through the project’s completion in the second quarter of 2004.  Of the amount incurred in 2003, $0.9 million was recorded as goodwill in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 95-3, Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Business Combination.  Costs not applicable to EITF 95-3 associated with these activities were $1.1 million, the majority of which related to relocation costs and severance of employees at existing locations.

 

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The $0.5 million incurred in the third quarter of 2004 related to relocation and consolidation projects underway in the segment that are expected to be completed by the end of the year.  The cost relate primarily to termination benefits, moving expenses and training costs.

 

Exit and disposal activities of $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2003 in General Industry related to the consolidation of operations within the Company’s life science businesses, the shut down of a Tensolite facility in Mexico as well as additional costs associated with the closure of its Vermont facility in 2001, and the consolidation of the Flo-Pac operations into Carlisle Food Service.  The majority of these costs related to termination benefits of $1.2 million contract termination costs of $0.6 million, fixed asset write-downs of $0.5 million , and rent payments of $0.3 million.   The company estimates its savings at approximately $1.1 million annually from the shut down of the Mexico facility, $0.6 million annually from the consolidation of its life science businesses, and $0.4 million annually from the relocation of the textile facility.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements are made based on known events and circumstances at the time of publication, and as such, are subject in the future to unforeseen risks and uncertainties.  It is possible that the Company’s future performance may differ materially from current expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements, due to a variety of factors such as: increasing price and product/service competition by foreign and domestic competitors, including new entrants; technological developments and changes; the ability to continue to introduce competitive new products and services on a timely, cost effective basis; the Company’s mix of products/services; increases in raw material costs which cannot be recovered in product pricing; domestic and foreign governmental and public policy changes including environmental regulations; threats associated with and efforts to combat terrorism; protection and validity of patent and other intellectual property rights; the successful integration and identification of the Company’s strategic acquisitions; the cyclical nature of the Company’s businesses; and the outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings.  In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates, and general domestic and international economic conditions including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations.  Further, any conflict in the international arena may adversely affect the general market conditions and the Company’s future performance.  The Company undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

The adoption of new accounting pronouncements in the first quarter 2004 did not have a material impact on the Company’s statement of earnings or financial position. The pronouncements included: FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (“FIN 46R”), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. This interpretation addresses the consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“VIE”) as defined by FIN 46R.  The Company’s adoption of this pronouncement in the first quarter of 2004 did not have an impact on its statement of earnings or financial position.

 

In May 2004, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No. 106-2, Accounting and Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003.  In December 2003, the President signed into law the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the “Act”).  The Act provides subsidies to companies that offer prescription drug benefits that are at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D.   FSP No. 106-2 requires companies to account for the effects of the Act on its accumulated postretirement benefit obligation either retrospectively to the date the Act was enacted or prospectively from the date of adoption depending on whether the effects of the Act are significant.  The Company has determined the benefits provided under its plan are not actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D, thus the adoption of  FSP 106-2 is not expected to have a material impact on its financial statements.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

 

The Company is exposed to the impact of changes in interest rates and market values of its debt instruments, changes in raw material prices and foreign currency fluctuations.  From time to time, the Company may manage its interest rate exposure through the use of interest rate swaps to reduce volatility of cash flows, impact on net income or to lower its cost of capital.  As of September 30, 2004, the Company had in place interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of $75.0 million, designated as fair value hedges, to hedge the market risk associated with a portion of its fixed-rate debt.

 

The Company’s operations use certain commodities such as plastics, carbon black, synthetic and natural rubber and steel.  As such, the Company’s cost of operations is subject to fluctuations as the markets for these commodities change.  The Company monitors these risks, but currently has no derivative contracts in place to hedge these risks.

 

International operations are exposed to translation risk when the local currency financial statements are translated into U.S. dollars.  Carlisle monitors this risk, but at September 30, 2004 had no translation risk hedges in place.  Overall, currency valuation risk is considered minimal; however, as of September 30, 2004 the Company did have currency hedges in place with a total notional amount of $1.9 million for the purpose of hedging cash flow risk associated with certain customer payment schedules.  Approximately 12% of the Company’s revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 are in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

(a) Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, the Company carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14.  Based upon that evaluation and as of September 30, 2004, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

 

(b) There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (a) above that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 6.

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

 

(a)

Exhibits applicable to the filing of this report are as follows:

 

 

(10.1)

Carlisle Companies Incorporated Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement

 

 

(10.2)

Carlisle Companies Incorporated Restricted Share Agreement

 

 

(12)

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

 

 

(31.1)

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications

 

 

(31.2)

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications

 

 

(32)

Section 1350 Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

(c)

Report on Form 8-K:

 

 

On July 15, 2004, the Company furnished to the Commission on Form 8-K the Company’s press release reporting earnings for the quarter ended June 30,  2004.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Carlisle Companies Incorporated

 

 

 

 

Date: November 8, 2004

By:

  /s/ Carol P. Lowe

 

 

Name: Carol P. Lowe

 

Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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