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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 4, 2004
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________________ to ____________________
Commission file number 1-4347
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ROGERS CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Massachusetts 06-0513860
(State or other jurisdiction of (I. R. S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
P.O. Box 188, One Technology Drive, Rogers, Connecticut 06263-0188
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (860) 774-9605
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes X No
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The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's common stock as of
July 30, 2004 was 16,743,633.
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ROGERS CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
July 4, 2004
INDEX
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Part I - Financial Information
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited):
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 6-13
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 14-19
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 19
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 19
Part II - Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 20
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 20
Signature 20
Exhibits
Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Exhibit 31.1/31.2
Certifications Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Exhibit 32
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Part I - Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
ROGERS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
July 4, June 29, July 4, June 29,
2004 2003 2004 2003
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Net Sales $ 93,323 $ 49,159 $ 190,993 $ 101,037
Cost of Sales 61,657 34,433 125,941 69,823
Selling and Administrative Expenses 13,402 9,115 28,896 18,816
Research and Development Expenses 4,926 2,810 9,569 5,648
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Total Costs and Expenses 79,985 46,358 164,406 94,287
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Operating Income 13,338 2,801 26,587 6,750
Equity Income in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures 1,897 1,412 3,186 3,952
Other Income less Other Charges 478 2,680 2,170 3,768
Interest Income, Net 22 56 100 131
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Income Before Income Taxes 15,735 6,949 32,043 14,601
Income Taxes 3,934 1,737 8,010 3,650
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Net Income $ 11,801 $ 5,212 $ 24,033 $ 10,951
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Net Income Per Share:
Basic $ 0.72 $ 0.33 $ 1.48 $ 0.70
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Diluted $ 0.68 $ 0.32 $ 1.40 $ 0.68
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Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic 16,389,617 15,742,203 16,283,166 15,647,087
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Diluted 17,247,002 16,304,949 17,110,131 16,161,759
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ROGERS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(Dollars in thousands)(Unaudited)
July 4, December 28,
2004 2003
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Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 25,730 $ 31,476
Short-term Investments 8,000 3,005
Accounts Receivable, Net 60,403 52,981
Account Receivable, Joint Ventures 3,312 3,178
Note Receivable, Current 2,100 2,100
Inventories 36,971 27,501
Current Deferred Income Taxes 4,914 4,914
Other Current Assets 1,584 1,942
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Total Current Assets 143,014 127,097
Notes Receivable, Long-Term 6,300 7,800
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net of Accumulated
Depreciation of $113,325 and $104,885 135,297 131,157
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures 15,812 10,741
Pension Asset 6,886 6,886
Goodwill 21,220 16,697
Other Intangible Assets 7,453 8,424
Other Assets 5,874 5,638
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Total Assets $ 341,856 $ 314,440
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable $ 19,134 $ 20,442
Accrued Employee Benefits and Compensation 14,254 13,359
Accrued Income Taxes Payable 11,943 9,104
Other Accrued Liabilities 4,573 7,118
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Total Current Liabilities 49,904 50,023
Noncurrent Deferred Income Taxes 10,593 14,058
Noncurrent Pension Liability 14,522 14,909
Noncurrent Retiree Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits 6,198 6,198
Other Long-Term Liabilities 2,383 2,383
Shareholders' Equity:
Capital Stock, $1 Par Value:
Authorized Shares 50,000,000; Issued
Shares 16,743,724 and 16,326,229 16,744 16,326
Additional Paid-In Capital 49,846 43,261
Retained Earnings 198,352 174,320
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 4,559 4,895
Treasury Stock (308,904 and 330,516 shares) (11,245) (11,933)
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Total Shareholders' Equity 258,256 226,869
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 341,856 $ 314,440
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ROGERS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
July 4, June 29,
2004 2003
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
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Net Income $ 24,033 $ 10,951
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Cash
Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization 9,004 7,027
Deferred Income Taxes (954) --
Equity in Undistributed Income of Unconsolidated
Joint Ventures, Net (3,186) (3,952)
Noncurrent Pension and Postretirement Benefits (2,884) (8,293)
Other, Net (1,491) (500)
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net of Effects of
Acquisition of Businesses:
Accounts Receivable (7,259) (988)
Accounts Receivable, Joint Ventures (133) 215
Inventories (9,159) 659
Other Current Assets 273 (95)
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 1,838 2,883
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Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities 10,082 7,857
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
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Capital Expenditures (13,538) (8,266)
Short-Term Investments (4,995) 6,628
Acquisition of Business, Net (3,005) --
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures and Affiliates, Net (1,794) 1,633
Other Investing Activities -- 568
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Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities (23,332) 563
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
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Proceeds from Sale of Capital Stock, Net 6,837 1,492
Proceeds from Disposition of Treasury Stock 719 258
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 7,556 1,750
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash (52) 170
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (5,746) 10,340
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 31,476 22,300
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Quarter $ 25,730 $ 32,640
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
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Exchange of Note Receivable as Partial Payment for Acquired Business $ 1,833 $ --
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ROGERS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note A - Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to
Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all
of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion
of management, the accompanying balance sheets and related interim statements of
income and cash flows include all adjustments, consisting only of normal
recurring items, necessary for their fair presentation in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. All significant
intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.
For further information regarding Rogers Corporation's (the "Company" or
"Rogers") accounting policies, refer to the audited consolidated financial
statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2003.
The Company uses a 52- or 53-week fiscal calendar ending on the Sunday
closest to the last day in December of each year. Fiscal 2004 is a 53-week year
ending on January 2, 2005. The Company included the extra week in its first
quarter results.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the
current period classification.
Income Taxes
The Company's effective tax rate was 25% for the three and six-month
periods ended July 4, 2004 and June 29, 2003. Income taxes paid were $4.2
million and $0.5 million in the first six months of 2004 and 2003, respectively.
The effective tax rate continued to include benefits from foreign tax credits,
research and development credits, and favorable tax rates on certain foreign
sales income.
Inventories
Inventories were as follows:
July 4, December 28,
(Dollars in thousands) 2004 2003
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Raw materials $ 8,083 $ 6,230
Work in process and finished goods 28,888 21,271
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$ 36,971 $ 27,501
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Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income, net of related tax, was as follows:
Three-Months Ended Six-Months Ended
July 4, June 29, July 4, June 29,
(Dollars in thousands) 2004 2003 2004 2003
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Net income $ 11,801 $ 5,212 $ 24,033 $ 10,951
Foreign currency translation adjustments 471 1,477 (336) 2,324
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Comprehensive income $ 12,272 $ 6,689 $ 23,667 $ 13,275
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Accumulated balances related to each component of Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income were as follows:
July 4, December 28,
(Dollars in thousands) 2004 2003
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Foreign currency translation adjustments $ 8,573 $ 8,909
Minimum pension liability (4,014) (4,014)
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income $ 4,559 $ 4,895
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Recent Accounting Standards
In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an
Interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin ("ARB") No. 51," ("FIN 46"). FIN
46 clarifies the application of ARB No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements",
to certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of
a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for
the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial
support from other parties. Certain disclosure requirements of FIN 46 were
effective for financial statements issued after January 31, 2003. The adoption
of FIN 46 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
In December 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46 (revised December 2003),
"Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities" ("FIN 46-R") to address certain
FIN 46 implementation issues. The Company was required to adopt the provisions
of FIN 46-R in the first quarter of 2004. As a result of its review, the Company
determined that it had one variable interest entity ("VIE"); however, the
Company determined that it was not the primary beneficiary and, as such, did not
consolidate the entity in accordance with FIN 46-R. The VIE identified by the
Company was Polyimide Laminate Systems, LLC ("PLS"), a 50% owned joint venture
with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. The joint venture sells adhesiveless laminates for
trace suspension assemblies and was established in October 1999. Sales of PLS
were approximately $3.4 million and $5.7 million in the second quarter of 2004
and 2003, respectively, and $12.1 million and $8.6 million in the first six
months of 2004 and 2003, respectively. The Company's maximum exposure to loss as
a result of its involvement with PLS is limited to its equity investment, which
was approximately $40,000 at July 4, 2004, and to trade receivables that cannot
be collected due to customer insolvency.
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Note B - Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per share in conformity with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings per Share", for the periods indicated:
Three-Months Ended Six-Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share amounts) July 4, June 29, July 4, June 29,
2004 2003 2004 2003
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Numerator:
Net income $ 11,801 $ 5,212 $ 24,033 $ 10,951
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share -
Weighted-average shares 16,390 15,742 16,283 15,647
Effect of dilutive stock options 857 563 827 515
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Denominator for diluted earnings per
share - adjusted weighted-average
shares and assumed conversions 17,247 16,305 17,110 16,162
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Basic earnings per share $ 0.72 $ 0.33 $ 1.48 $ 0.70
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Diluted earnings per share $ 0.68 $ 0.32 $ 1.40 $ 0.68
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Note C - Stock-Based Compensation
Under various plans, the Company may grant stock and stock options to
directors, officers, and other key employees. Stock-based compensation awards
are accounted for using the intrinsic value method prescribed in APB 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and related interpretations.
Stock-based compensation costs for stock options are generally not reflected in
net income as options granted under the plans had an exercise price equal to the
market value of the underlying common stock on the date of the grant. However,
stock-based compensation costs for stock awards are reflected in net income over
the awards' vesting period.
The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." Accordingly, no compensation cost has
been recognized in the financial statements for the stock option plans. Had
compensation cost for the Company's stock option plans been determined based on
the fair value at the grant date for awards consistent with the provisions of
SFAS No. 123, the Company's net earnings and earnings per share for the periods
indicated would have been reduced to the pro-forma amounts indicated below:
Three-Months Ended Six-Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share amounts) July 4, June 29, July 4, June 29,
2004 2003 2004 2003
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Net income, as reported $ 11,801 $ 5,212 $ 24,033 $ 10,951
Less: Total stock-based compensation expense
determined under Black-Scholes option
pricing model, net of related tax effect 6,640 636 7,497 1,281
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Pro-forma net income $ 5,161 $ 4,576 $ 16,536 $ 9,670
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Basic earnings per share:
As reported $ 0.72 $ 0.33 $ 1.48 $ 0.70
Pro-forma 0.31 0.29 1.02 0.62
Diluted earnings per share:
As reported $ 0.68 $ 0.32 $ 1.40 $ 0.68
Pro-forma 0.30 0.28 0.97 0.60
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The effects on pro-forma net income and earnings per share of expensing the
estimated fair value of stock options are not necessarily representative of the
effects on reported net income for future years, due to such things as the
vesting period of the stock options, the variation each year in the number of
stock options granted, and the potential variations in the assumptions used in
the Black-Scholes model for calculating pro-forma compensation expense.
An average vesting period of three years was used for the assumption
regarding stock options issued, except for approximately 328,000 options that
were issued in the second quarter of 2004 that vest immediately. These options
increased second quarter 2004 pro-forma stock based compensation expense by
approximately $5.7 million, or $0.33 per pro-forma diluted share. Shares
obtained through the exercise of options issued under this grant can be sold
after the fourth anniversary of the grant date. Regular options granted to
officers and other key U.S. employees usually become exercisable in one-third
increments beginning on the second anniversary of the grant date.
Note D - Pension Benefit and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
The components of net periodic benefit cost for the periods indicated are:
Pension Benefits Other Benefits
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Three-Months Six-Months Three-Months Six-Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
(Dollars in thousands) 2004 2003 2004 2003 2004 2003 2004 2003
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Service cost $ 1,022 $ 683 $ 2,044 $1,366 $ 126 $ 103 $ 252 $ 206
Interest cost 1,613 1,529 3,226 3,059 133 115 266 230
Expected return on plan assets (1,798) (1,433) (3,597) (2,865) -- -- -- --
Amortization of prior service cost 125 177 250 354 -- -- -- --
Amortization of net (gain) loss 193 203 387 405 28 -- 56 --
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Net periodic benefit cost $ 1,155 $ 1,159 $ 2,310 $ 2,319 $ 287 $ 218 $ 574 $ 436
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Employer Contributions
As previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year-ended
December 28, 2003, the Company will most likely make a voluntary contribution to
its qualified defined benefit pension plans in 2004 (voluntary contributions
approximated $5.6 million and $3.2 million for the full year in 2003 and 2002,
respectively). As of July 4, 2004, the Company has not made any such new
contributions to its pension plans.
Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003
On December 8, 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and
Modernization Act of 2003 (the "Act") was signed into law. The Act expands
Medicare, primarily adding a prescription drug benefit for Medicare-eligible
retirees starting in 2006. The Company anticipates that the benefits it pays
after 2006 will be lower as a result of the new Medicare provisions; however,
the retiree medical obligations and costs reported herein do not reflect the
impact of this legislation. Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position
No. 106-1 permits companies to defer the recognition of the new Medicare
provisions' impact due to unresolved questions about some of the new Medicare
provisions and a lack of authoritative accounting guidance about certain matters
related to the Act. The final accounting guidance, once available, could require
changes to previously reported information.
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Note E - Segment Information
The following table sets forth the information about the Company's
operating segments in conformity with SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments
of an Enterprise and Related Information" for the periods indicated:
Three-Months Ended Six-Months Ended
(Dollars in millions) July 4, 2004 June 29, 2003 July 4, 2004 June 29, 2003
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Printed Circuit Materials
Net Sales $ 47.5 $ 22.0 $ 92.6 $ 46.2
Operating Income 11.5 0.9 20.0 3.5
Polymer Materials & Components
Net Sales $ 24.0 $ 10.1 $ 54.5 $ 20.5
Operating Income (Loss) 0.5 (0.6) 4.7 (1.3)
High Performance Foams
Net Sales $21.8 $ 17.1 $ 43.9 $ 34.3
Operating Income 1.3 2.5 1.9 4.6
Total
Net Sales $ 93.3 $ 49.2 $ 191.0 $ 101.0
Operating Income 13.3 2.8 26.6 6.8
Inter-segment sales have been eliminated from the sales data in the
previous table.
Note F - Joint Ventures
As of July 4, 2004, the Company had four joint ventures, each 50% owned,
which are accounted for by the equity method of accounting. Equity income of
$3.2 million and $4.0 million for the first six months ended in 2004 and 2003 is
included on the consolidated statements of income. Each of the joint ventures is
described below:
Joint Venture Location Business Segment
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Rogers Inoac Corporation Japan High Performance Foams
Rogers Inoac Suzhou Corporation China High Performance Foams
Polyimide Laminate Systems, LLC U.S. Printed Circuit Materials
Rogers Chang Chun Technology Co., Ltd. Taiwan Printed Circuit Materials
The summarized financial information for these joint ventures is included
in the following table for the six-month periods ended July 4, 2004 and June 29,
2003. Note that there is a difference between the Company's investment in
unconsolidated joint ventures and its one-half interest in the underlying
shareholders' equity of the joint ventures due primarily to two factors. First,
the Company's major initial contribution to one of the joint ventures was
technology that was valued differently by the joint venture than it was on the
Company's books. Secondly, the translation of foreign currency denominated
investments at current rates differs from that at historical rates. Financial
information for the six-month period ended June 29, 2003 includes the Company's
50% interest in its former joint venture, Durel Corporation, which became 100%
owned by Rogers on September 30, 2003, after which date its operating results
are included in the Company's consolidated results. Results for the six-month
periods ended July 4, 2004 and June 29, 2003 are as follows:
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(Dollars in thousands) 2004 2003
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Net sales $ 36,405 $ 61,070
Gross profit 12,685 22,157
Net income 6,653 7,461
Sales made to unconsolidated joint ventures by the Company were immaterial
in all periods presented above.
Note G - Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations
concerning the environment and is currently engaged in proceedings related to
such matters.
In the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company sold its Moldable Composites
Division located in Manchester, Connecticut to Vyncolit North America Inc., a
subsidiary of the Perstorp Group, Sweden. Subsequent to the divestiture, certain
environmental matters were discovered at the Manchester location and Rogers
determined that under the terms of the arrangement, the Company would be
responsible for estimated remediation costs of approximately $500,000 and
recorded this reserve in 2002. In the first quarter of 2004, the Company learned
that the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection ("CT DEP") could
require the Company to perform additional remediation at the site. The Company's
updated estimates for this remediation range from its initial estimate of
$500,000 (if the Company is only required to perform the amount of remediation
initially anticipated) to $2 million if the CT DEP requires additional
remediation. In accordance with FAS 5, "Accounting for Contingencies", the
Company continues to carry a reserve of $500,000, which represents a probable
and reasonably estimable amount to cover the anticipated remediation costs based
on facts and circumstances known to the Company at the present time. The Company
will continue to monitor this situation as more information regarding the
remediation becomes available.
The Company is currently involved as a potentially responsible party
("PRP") in four active cases involving waste disposal sites. In certain cases,
these proceedings are at a stage where it is still not possible to estimate the
cost of remediation, the timing and extent of remedial action that may be
required by governmental authorities, and the amount of liability, if any, of
the Company alone or in relation to that of any other PRPs. In circumstances in
which an estimate of the Company's liability is both probable and estimable, a
provision has been established. Insurance proceeds have only been taken into
account when they have been confirmed by or received from the insurance company.
Actual costs to be incurred in future periods may vary from these estimates.
Based on facts presently known to it, the Company does not believe that the
outcome of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on its
financial position.
In recent years, the Company has worked with the CT DEP related to certain
polychlorinated biphenyl ("PCB") contamination in the soil beneath a section of
cement flooring at its Woodstock, Connecticut facility. The Company completed
clean-up efforts in 2000, monitored the site in 2001, 2002, and 2003, and will
continue to monitor the site for the next two years. On the basis of estimates
prepared by environmental engineers and consultants, the Company had recorded a
provision of $2.6 million prior to 2004 and charged $2.5 million against this
provision. The remaining amount in the reserve is primarily for testing,
monitoring, sampling and minor residual treatment activity. Management believes,
based on facts currently available, that the balance of this provision is
adequate to complete the project.
Over the past several years, there has been a significant increase in
certain U.S. states in asbestos-related product liability claims against
numerous industrial companies. The Company has been named, along with hundreds
of other industrial companies, as a defendant in some of these cases. The
Company strongly believes it has valid defenses to these claims and intends to
defend itself vigorously. In addition, the Company believes that it has
sufficient insurance to cover all material costs associated with these claims.
Based upon past claims experience and available insurance coverage, management
believes that the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse
effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash
flows of the Company.
In addition to the above issues, the nature and scope of the Company's
business bring it in regular contact with the general public and a variety of
businesses and government agencies. Such activities inherently subject the
Company to the possibility of litigation, including environmental and product
liability matters that are defended and handled in the ordinary course of
business. The Company has established accruals for matters for which management
considers a loss to be probable and reasonably estimable. It is the opinion of
management that facts known at the present time do not indicate that such
litigation, after taking into account insurance coverage and the aforementioned
accruals, will have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the
Company.
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Note H - Restructuring
On January 21, 2004, the Company announced that it would cease operations
at its Windham, Connecticut facility by the end of 2004. The manufacturing
operations for Rogers' molded polyurethane materials and its nitrile rubber
floats, currently manufactured at the plant, are being relocated to the
Company's facility in Suzhou, China. Charges associated with this transaction
are projected to be approximately $2 million and relate primarily to severance
that will be paid to employees upon termination, which is expected to be through
the remainder of 2004.
In accordance with SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit
or Disposal Activities", and SFAS No. 112, "Employers' Accounting for
Postemployment Benefits", the Company has recorded a $1.0 million restructuring
charge in 2004, including $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2004, which is
included in selling and administrative expenses on the income statement. The
additional estimated costs are expected to be recognized in the financial
statements during the remainder of 2004. Actual costs charged against the
reserve to date have not been significant.
Note I - Related Parties
In the beginning of fiscal year 2002, the Company acquired certain assets
of the high performance polyolefin foam business of Cellect LLC ("Cellect"),
including intellectual property rights, inventory, machinery and equipment, and
customer lists, for approximately $10 million in cash, plus a potential earn-out
in five years based upon performance. The acquisition was accounted for as a
purchase pursuant to SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations". As such, the
purchase price was allocated to property, plant and equipment and intangible
assets based on their respective fair values at the date of acquisition.
In June 2004, the Company entered into a post-closing agreement with
Cellect that amended the terms of the original acquisition agreement,
particularly as it related to the earn-out provision. Under the post-closing
agreement, the Company agreed to accelerate the earn-out provision to the third
quarter of 2004 and to fix the amount of the earn-out at $3.0 million, which
will be payable to Cellect no later than September 30, 2004. The obligation will
be satisfied through a payment of cash and the exchange of a $1.8 million note
receivable the Company had from Cellect. In accordance with SFAS No. 141, the
$3.0 million was recognized as additional purchase price and capitalized as
goodwill in the second quarter of 2004.
As of July 4, 2004, the Company had accounts receivable from Cellect of
$2.8 million, which primarily represents advanced payments for production in
connection with the Company's toll manufacturing agreement with Cellect. Any
residual amount in accounts receivable is due at the conclusion of that
agreement, which is August 31, 2004.
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Note J - Acquisitions
KF Inc.
On January 31, 2004, the Company acquired KF Inc. ("KF"), a Korean
manufacturer of liquid level sensing devices for the automotive market, through
a stock purchase agreement for approximately $3.5 million. The acquisition
allows the Company to position itself for further growth and expansion in the
float business in Asia. Under the terms of the agreement, KF is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Rogers and was included in the Company's consolidated results
beginning on January 31, 2004. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase
pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 141,
"Business Combinations". As such, the purchase price was allocated to the
acquired assets as of the date of acquisition. The following table summarizes
the estimated fair values of the acquired assets as of the date of acquisition:
(Dollars in thousands)
Cash $ 495
Accounts receivable 255
Inventory 406
Property, plant and equipment 404
Intangible assets 2,689
Other assets 94
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Total assets 4,343
Accounts payable and other accruals 435
Deferred tax liability 358
Other liabilities 50
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Total liabilities 843
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Purchase price $ 3,500
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Due to the insignificant effect of KF on Rogers' consolidated statement of
financial position and operating results, no pro-forma information has been
presented.
Durel Corporation
On September 30, 2003, the Company acquired from 3M Company ("3M") its 50%
interest in Durel Corporation, a joint venture of Rogers and 3M, for $26 million
in cash plus $0.5 million in closing costs. Effective September 30, 2003, the
operations of Durel were fully integrated and consolidated into Rogers
Corporation. The new business unit is called the Durel division and its
financial and operating results are included in Rogers' Polymer Materials and
Components business segment. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase
pursuant to SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations", and the purchase price was
allocated to assets and liabilities based on their respective fair values as of
the date of acquisition. The following table summarizes the estimated fair
values of the acquired assets as of the date of acquisition:
(Dollars in thousands)
Cash $ 4,172
Accounts receivable 4,353
Inventory 4,525
Property, plant and equipment 10,385
Intangible assets 1,291
Other assets 1,363
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Total assets 26,089
Accounts payable and other accruals 3,800
Accrued income taxes payable 1,111
Pension liability 2,363
Deferred tax liability 1,799
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Total liabilities 9,073
Fair value of assets acquired 17,016
Basis difference in carrying value of Durel investment 3,387
Elimination of deferred tax liability related to Durel 6,097
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Purchase price $ 26,500
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this report that are not strictly historical may be deemed to
be "forward-looking" statements which should be considered as subject to the
many uncertainties that exist in the Company's operations and environment. These
uncertainties, which include economic conditions, market demand and pricing,
competitive and cost factors, rapid technological change, new product
introductions, and the like, are discussed in greater detail in Rogers' 2003
Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are incorporated
by reference herein. Such factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The Company
undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the
statement to actual results or to a change in its expectations.
Results of Operations - Three months ended July 4, 2004 vs. three months
ended June 29, 2003
(Dollars in millions) Second Quarter .
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2004 2003 Change % Change
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Net Sales $ 93.3 $ 49.2 $ 44.1 90%
Manufacturing Margins 33.9% 30.0% 3.9% 13%
Selling and Administrative Expenses $ 13.4 $ 9.1 $ 4.3 47%
Research and Development Expenses 4.9 2.8 2.1 75%
Operating Profit 13.3 2.8 10.5 375%
Equity Income in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures 1.9 1.4 0.5 36%
Net Sales
Net sales for the second quarter of 2004 were $93.3 million as compared to
$49.2 million in the second quarter of 2003, an increase of 90%. Net sales in
the second quarter of 2004 included $11.9 million from the Durel division that
was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2003. Excluding Durel, net sales increased
$32.2 million, or 66%, compared to the second quarter of 2003. Each of Rogers'
business segments reported significant increases in net sales as compared to the
comparable period in 2003. The Company's Printed Circuit Materials, Polymer
Materials and Components, and High Performance Foams segments reported increases
of 116%, 138%, and 28%, respectively, over the second quarter of 2003. See
"Segment Analysis" below for further discussion on segment performance.
Manufacturing Margins
Manufacturing margins as a percentage of sales increased from 30.0% in the
second quarter of 2003 to 33.9% in the second quarter of 2004. The increase in
margin is attributable to the impact of significantly higher revenues in the
second quarter of 2004, affording the Company higher leverage on overhead
investments, and a favorable change in sales mix with increased sales in the
Company's higher margin product lines. These favorable effects from sales,
coupled with the Company's continued productivity improvements, were partially
offset by the costs associated with the establishment of additional
manufacturing operations in Suzhou, China and Carol Stream, Illinois.
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Selling and Administrative Expenses
Selling and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2004 were
$13.4 million, an increase of $4.3 million over the second quarter of 2003. This
increase was primarily due to the inclusion of the Durel division in the second
quarter of 2004 ($2.3 million) and higher sales commissions and incentive
compensation costs ($0.8 million). Selling and administrative expenses as a
percentage of sales improved to 14.4% in the second quarter of 2004 from 18.5%
in the second quarter of 2003. This improvement is attributable to the increased
sales volume in the second quarter of 2004 as well as the Company's ability to
leverage its overhead structure to attain such growth while managing costs.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses increased $2.1 million to $4.9 million in
the second quarter of 2004 from $2.8 million in the second quarter of 2003. As a
percentage of sales, research and development expenses were 5.3% of sales in the
second quarter of 2004 as compared to 5.7% in the comparable prior period. The
rate decline as compared to the prior year is a result of the increase in sales
in the second quarter of 2004 and timing of development projects. The Company
targets a research and development spending rate of 6% of sales and expects the
rate to trend upward by the end of 2004 as it is continuing to invest in
development activity at its Durel division and in other technology initiatives.
Equity Income in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Equity income in unconsolidated joint ventures increased from $1.4 million
in the second quarter of 2003 to $1.9 million in the second quarter of 2004. The
increase was primarily due to the strong performance of the Company's joint
venture in Taiwan, Rogers Chang Chun Technology Co., Ltd. ("RCCT"), offset by
the acquisition of Durel, which had contributed $1.1 million to equity income in
the second quarter of 2003 but was included in the Company's consolidated
results beginning in the fourth quarter of 2003.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate in the second quarter of 2004 and 2003 was 25%. The
tax rate has continued to include benefits from foreign tax credits, research
and development credits, and nontaxable foreign sales income.
Results of Operations - Six months ended July 4, 2004 vs. six months ended
June 29, 2003
(Dollars in millions) First Six Months .
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2004 2003 Change % Change
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Net Sales $ 191.0 $ 101.0 $ 90.0 89%
Manufacturing Margins 34.1% 30.9% 3.2% 10%
Selling and Administrative Expenses $ 28.9 $ 18.8 $ 10.1 54%
Research and Development Expenses 9.6 5.6 4.0 71%
Operating Profit 26.6 6.8 19.8 292%
Equity Income in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures 3.2 4.0 (0.8) (20)%
Net Sales
Net sales for the first half of 2004 were $191.0 million as compared to
$101.0 million in the first half of 2003, an increase of 89%. Net sales in the
first half of 2004 included $30.1 million from the Durel division that was
acquired in the fourth quarter of 2003. Excluding Durel, net sales increased
$59.9 million, or 59%, compared to the first half of 2003. Each of Rogers'
business segments reported significant increases in net sales as compared to the
comparable period in 2003. The Company's Printed Circuit Materials, Polymer
Materials and Components, and High Performance Foams segments reported increases
of 100%, 166%, and 28%, respectively, over the first half of 2003. See "Segment
Analysis" below for further discussion on segment performance.
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Manufacturing Margins
Manufacturing margins as a percentage of sales increased from 30.9% in the
first half of 2003 to 34.1% in the first half of 2004. The increase in margin is
attributable to the impact of significantly higher revenues in the first half of
2004, affording the Company higher leverage on overhead investments, and a
favorable change in sales mix with increased sales in the Company's higher
margin product lines. These favorable effects from sales, coupled with the
Company's continued productivity improvements, were partially offset by the
costs associated with the establishment of additional manufacturing operations
in Suzhou, China and Carol Stream, Illinois.
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Selling and administrative expenses for the first six months of 2004 were
$28.9 million, an increase of $10.1 million over the first six months of 2003.
This increase was due in part to the inclusion of the Durel division in the
first half of 2004 ($4.8 million), higher sales commissions and incentive
compensation costs ($1.6 million), and restructuring charges related to the
closing of the Windham, Connecticut manufacturing facility ($1.0 million).
Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales improved to 15.1%
in the first half of 2004 from 18.6% in the first half of 2003. This improvement
is attributable to the increased sales volume in the first quarter of 2004 as
well as the Company's ability to leverage its overhead structure to attain such
growth while managing costs.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses increased $4.0 million to $9.6 million in
the first half of 2004 as compared to $5.6 million in the first half of 2003. As
a percentage of sales, research and development expenses were 5.0% of sales in
the first half of 2004 as compared to 5.5% in the comparable prior period. The
rate decline as compared to the prior year is a result of the increase in sales
in the first half of 2004 and timing of development projects. The Company
targets a research and development spending rate of 6% of sales and expects the
rate to trend upward by the end of 2004 as it is continuing to invest in
development activity at its Durel division and in other technology initiatives.
Equity Income in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Equity income in unconsolidated joint ventures decreased from $4.0 million
in the first half of 2003 to $3.2 million in the first half of 2004. The
decrease was primarily due to the acquisition of Durel, which had contributed
$3.2 million to equity income in the first half of 2003 but was included in the
Company's consolidated results beginning in the fourth quarter of 2003. Equity
income from the Company's joint ventures other than Durel increased $2.4 million
from the first six-months of 2003 to the first six-months of 2004 primarily due
to the increased sales volume at RCCT.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate in the first six months of 2004 and 2003 was 25%.
The tax rate has continued to include benefits from foreign tax credits,
research and development credits, and nontaxable foreign sales income.
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Segment Analysis
(Dollars in millions) Second Quarter First Six Months
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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Printed Circuit Materials:
Net Sales $ 47.5 $ 22.0 $ 92.6 $46.2
Operating Profit 11.5 0.9 20.0 3.5
Polymer Materials & Components:
Net Sales 24.0 10.1 54.5 20.5
Operating Profit (Loss) 0.5 (0.6) 4.7 (1.3)
High Performance Foams:
Net Sales 21.8 17.1 43.9 34.3
Operating Profit 1.3 2.5 1.9 4.6
Net sales of Printed Circuit Materials for the second quarter and first
half of 2004 were $47.5 million and $92.6 million, respectively, an increase of
116% and 100%, respectively, compared to comparable periods in 2003. This
increase is primarily attributable to strong sales of high frequency laminates
into the satellite television market, and accelerating wireless infrastructure
sales as more third generation (3G) base stations are built. The Company also
experienced a significant increase in its flexible circuit laminate sales driven
by the demand for high quality interconnects used increasingly in complex
end-user products, such as high-end cell phones. Additionally, flexible circuit
material sales improved as a result of greater availability of polyimide film, a
key component in the flex circuit production process, and supplemental capacity
provided by toll manufacturing at RCCT.
Net sales of Polymer Materials and Components increased from $10.1 million
and $20.5 million for the second quarter and first half of 2003, respectively,
to $24.0 million and $54.5 million for the second quarter and first half of
2004, respectively, an increase of 138% and 166%, respectively. This increase is
mainly due to the inclusion of $11.9 million and $30.1 million in sales from the
Durel division in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively.
The Durel division experienced a 13% decline in sales in the first half of 2004
as compared to the comparable period in 2003 as a result of the anticipated
trend away from monochrome cell phone displays. Durel shipped its first flexible
electroluminescent keypad lamp products late in the first quarter of 2004 for a
smart phone application and expects this program and others to continue to ramp
up through the remainder of 2004. Excluding Durel, sales in this segment
increased almost 20% both in the second quarter and in the first six-months of
2004 as compared to the comparable periods in 2003. This increase is
attributable to the Company's power distribution busbar business and non-woven
products.
High Performance Foams net sales were $21.8 million and $43.9 million for
this year's second quarter and first half, respectively, up approximately 28%
from the comparable periods in 2003. PORON(R) urethane foam product sales
remained strong and were up almost 37% during the first six-months of 2004 when
compared to the comparable period in 2003. Strong sales of BISCO(R) silicone
foam products also drove the overall increase, with industrial, transportation
and computing applications all contributing to higher sales. Polyolefin foam
revenues remained relatively flat as the Company continued to concentrate on
completing the transition to the new facility in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Financial Condition
Rogers' financial condition continued to be strong in the first half of
2004. Cash and cash equivalents were $25.7 million at the end of the second
quarter as compared to $31.5 million at December 28, 2003, a decrease of $5.8
million that is primarily attributable to the Company's transfer of
approximately $5 million into its short-term investments which increased from $3
million at year-end 2003 to $8 million at the end of the second quarter 2004.
The Company's strong financial condition continued to be driven by the strength
of the Company's operations, including its joint ventures, partially offset by
capital expenditures of $13.5 million in the first six months of 2004, a $3
million net cash payment for the acquisition of its Korean subsidiary, KF Inc.,
and respective capital infusions of $2.4 million and $2.1 million into its joint
ventures in Taiwan, RCCT, and China, Rogers Inoac Suzhou Corporation. The
Company's capital expenditures for the first half of 2004 relate primarily to
its continuing investment in its manufacturing facilities in Carol Stream,
Illinois and Suzhou, China. Capital expenditures for the comparable period in
2003 were $8.3 million.
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The Company's cash flow from operations was $10.1 million for the first
half of 2004 as compared to $7.9 million for the first half of 2003. The
increase was attributable to higher net income in the first half of 2004 ($24.0
million in 2004 as compared to $11.0 million in 2003) and a contribution of $3.1
million to its pension plans in the first quarter of 2003. These favorable
effects were partially offset by increases in accounts receivable and inventory,
which increased $7.3 million and $9.2 million, respectively, from December 28,
2003. These increases are commensurate with the higher sales volume in the first
half of 2004 and the Company's efforts to ramp up inventory to support final
plant transitions in China and Carol Stream, Illinois.
Management believes that cash on hand and internally generated funds will
be sufficient to meet the near term, normal recurring needs of the business. In
addition, the Company has an unsecured multi-currency revolving credit agreement
with two domestic banks and can borrow up to $50 million, or the equivalent, in
certain other foreign currencies. There were no borrowings under this agreement
at July 4, 2004 and December 28, 2003.
Restructuring
On January 21, 2004, the Company announced that it would cease operations
at its Windham, Connecticut facility by the end of 2004. The manufacturing
operations for Rogers' molded polyurethane materials and its nitrile rubber
floats, currently manufactured at the plant, are being relocated to the
Company's facility in Suzhou, China. Charges associated with this transaction
are projected to be slightly above $2 million and are primarily related to
severance that will be paid to employees upon termination, which is expected to
be through the remainder of 2004.
Contingencies
In the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company sold its Moldable Composites
Division located in Manchester, Connecticut to Vyncolit North America, Inc., a
subsidiary of the Perstorp Group, Sweden. Subsequent to the divestiture, certain
environmental matters were discovered at the Manchester location and Rogers
determined that under the terms of the arrangement, the Company would be
responsible for estimated remediation costs of approximately $500,000 and
recorded this reserve in 2002. In the first quarter of 2004, the Company learned
that the Environmental Protection Agency could require the Company to perform
additional remediation at the site. The Company's updated estimates for this
remediation range from its initial estimate of $500,000 (if the Company is only
required to perform the amount of remediation initially anticipated) to $2
million if the EPA requires additional remediation. In accordance with FAS 5,
"Accounting for Contingencies", the Company continues to carry a reserve of
$500,000, which represents a probable and reasonably estimable amount to cover
the anticipated remediation costs based on facts and circumstances known to the
Company at the present time. The Company will continue to monitor this situation
as more information regarding the remediation becomes available.
During the second quarter of 2004, there were no other material
developments relative to environmental matters or other contingencies, except as
discussed above (refer to Note G to the unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements for ongoing environmental and contingency matters). The
Company has not had any material recurring costs and capital expenditures
relating to environmental matters, except as specifically described in the
preceding statements.
Contractual Obligations
There have been no significant changes outside the ordinary course of
business in the Company's contractual obligations during the first six-months of
fiscal 2004.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or
are in the opinion of management likely to have, a current or future effect on
the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
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Related Parties
In the beginning of fiscal year 2002, the Company acquired certain assets
of the high performance polyolefin foam business of Cellect LLC ("Cellect"),
including intellectual property rights, inventory, machinery and equipment, and
customer lists, for approximately $10 million in cash, plus a potential earn-out
in five years based upon performance. The acquisition was accounted for as a
purchase pursuant to SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations". As such, the
purchase price was allocated to property, plant and equipment and intangible
assets based on their respective fair values at the date of acquisition.
In June 2004, the Company entered into a post-closing agreement with
Cellect that amended the terms of the original acquisition agreement,
particularly as it related to the earn-out provision. Under the post-closing
agreement, the Company agreed to accelerate the earn-out provision to the third
quarter of 2004 and to fix the amount of the earn-out at $3.0 million, which
will be payable to Cellect no later than September 30, 2004. The obligation will
be satisfied through a payment of cash and the exchange of a $1.8 million note
receivable the Company had from Cellect. In accordance with SFAS No. 141, this
amount was recognized as additional purchase price and capitalized as goodwill
in the second quarter of 2004.
As of July 4, 2004, the Company has accounts receivable from Cellect of
$2.8 million, which primarily represents advanced payments for production in
connection with the Company's toll manufacturing agreement with Cellect. Any
residual amount in accounts receivable is due at the conclusion of that
agreement, which is August 31, 2004.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There has been no significant change in Rogers' exposure to market risk
during the second quarter of 2004. For discussion of the Company's exposure to
market risk, refer to Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about
Market Risk, contained in Rogers' Annual Report contained in Form 10-K for the
fiscal year 2003.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
a. The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have
evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), as of the end of the period covered by this
report (the "Evaluation Date"). Based on such evaluation, such officers
have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company's disclosure
controls and procedures are effective in alerting the Company's management
on a timely basis to material information required to be disclosed in our
reports filed under the Exchange Act.
b. There have been no significant changes in the Company's internal controls
or in other factors that could significantly affect such controls since the
Evaluation Date.
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Part II - Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See Note G, "Commitments and Contingencies", to the condensed consolidated
financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) List of Exhibits:
Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 32 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002
(b) Reports on Form 8-K filed for the three months ended July 4, 2004:
A Form 8-K was filed on April 15, 2004 with respect to the Company's
appointment of Michael Cooper as Vice President, Asia.
A Form 8-K was filed on April 22, 2004 with respect to the Company's first
quarter 2004 earnings release.
A Form 8-K was filed on April 29, 2004 with respect to the Company holding
its annual meeting of stockholders in Hartford, CT.
A Form 8-K was filed on May 26, 2004 with respect to the grand opening of
Rogers Technologies (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary.
Items 2, 3, 4 and 5 are not applicable and have been omitted.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ROGERS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
/s/ James M. Rutledge
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James M. Rutledge
Vice President Finance, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Dated: August 12, 2004
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