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Exhibit 99.1

 

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Newell Rubbermaid Reports Fourth Quarter 2010 Results

»     Core Sales Growth of 4.9%

»     Normalized EPS of $0.34; a 26% Increase Compared to Prior Year Quarter

»     Provides 2011 Guidance for 10% to 12% Normalized EPS Growth

ATLANTA, January 27, 2011 – Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL) today announced fourth quarter 2010 financial results, including normalized earnings per share of $0.34, a 26 percent improvement over prior year results, core sales growth of 4.9 percent and gross margin of 37.1%.

“I’m pleased to report the conclusion of a successful year for Newell Rubbermaid,” said Mark Ketchum, President and CEO. “We finished out 2010 with very positive fourth quarter results. For both the quarter and the full year, we delivered mid-single digit core sales growth, year-over-year gross margin improvement, strong double-digit normalized EPS growth and robust operating cash flow. As I look back on 2010, I think it’s most notable that we consistently grew cores sales in a sluggish economy and delivered on all of our financial targets, while continuing to advance our long-term growth strategies. By staying focused on the drivers that are in our control, we have created our own momentum to deliver once again a full year of the growth trifecta – sales growth, gross margin expansion and normalized earnings growth. We exit 2010 with positive momentum that provides even greater confidence in our 2011 prospects.”

Net sales in the fourth quarter were $1.47 billion, an increase of 3.4 percent compared with the prior year. Core sales improved 4.9 percent. The year over year impact of last year’s product line exits reduced net sales by 0.8 percent, and foreign currency translation had a negative 0.7 percent impact on sales.

Gross margin for the quarter was 37.1 percent, up 10 basis points from last year as improved product mix and productivity more than offset the impact of input cost inflation.

Fourth quarter operating income, on a normalized basis, was $152.6 million, or 10.4 percent of sales, excluding $30.8 million of Project Acceleration restructuring costs and restructuring related costs incurred in connection with the European Transformation Plan. In 2009, normalized operating income was $142.3 million, or 10.0 percent of sales, excluding Project Acceleration restructuring costs of $13.0 million.

The tax rate for the quarter was 21.2% compared to 29.3% in the prior year. The primary drivers of the decreased tax rate relate to recent U.S. legislation changes and improved profitability outside the United States, which allowed the company to benefit from foreign losses that had not previously been available.

Normalized earnings were $0.34 per diluted share compared to prior year normalized results of $0.27 per diluted share, driven by sales growth, improved gross margin, reduced interest expense and a lower tax rate. For the fourth quarter 2010, normalized diluted earnings per share exclude $0.08 per diluted share for restructuring and restructuring related costs, net of tax. For the fourth quarter 2009, normalized earnings per share excluded $0.04 per diluted share for Project Acceleration restructuring costs, net of tax, $0.02 per diluted share of dilution related to

 

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the conversion feature of the convertible notes issued in March 2009 and the impact of associated hedge transactions, and $0.01 per diluted share associated with the company’s adoption of the parallel rate to translate the results of its Venezuelan operations beginning in the fourth quarter of 2009. (A reconciliation of the “as reported” results to “normalized” results is included below.)

Net income, as reported, was $75.7 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter. This compares to net income of $60.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, in the prior year.

The company generated operating cash flow of $204.7 million during the fourth quarter, compared to $187.1 million in the comparable period last year. Capital expenditures were $56.6 million in the fourth quarter compared to $45.6 million in the prior year.

A reconciliation of the fourth quarter 2010 and last year’s results is as follows:

 

     Q4 2010      Q4 2009  

Diluted earnings per share (as reported)

   $ 0.25       $ 0.20   

Restructuring and restructuring related costs, net of tax

   $ 0.08       $ 0.04   

Convertible notes dilution

   $ 0.00       $ 0.02   

Other items, net of tax

   $ 0.00       $ 0.01   
                 

“Normalized” EPS

   $ 0.34       $ 0.27   

Full Year Results

Net sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 increased 3.3 percent to $5.76 billion, compared to $5.58 billion in the prior year. Core sales increased 4.7 percent for the full year. Foreign currency translation had a negligible impact on net sales, while the year over year impact of last year’s product line exits lowered net sales by 1.4 percent.

Gross margin was 37.7 percent, a 100 basis point improvement versus the prior year. Productivity gains and improved product mix more than offset the effect of input cost inflation.

Normalized earnings were $1.52 per diluted share compared to $1.31 per diluted share in the prior year. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, normalized earnings exclude $0.24 per diluted share for restructuring and restructuring related costs, net of tax; $0.10 per diluted share of dilution related to the conversion feature of the convertible notes issued in March 2009 and the impact of associated hedge transactions; $0.44 per diluted share in charges and other impacts associated with the Capital Structure Optimization Plan; a benefit of $0.21 reflecting the favorable resolution of a tax examination and a benefit of $0.01 per diluted per share related to hyperinflationary accounting for the company’s Venezuelan operations. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, normalized earnings excluded the same items as those in the fourth quarter 2009, as well as one-time costs of $0.01 per diluted share incurred for the early retirement of $325 million principal amount of medium-term notes. (A reconciliation of the “as reported” results to “normalized” results is included below.)

 

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Net income, as reported, was $292.8 million, or $0.96 per diluted share. This compares to $285.5 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, in the prior year.

“Another notable strategic milestone in 2010 was the completion of Project Acceleration,” said CEO Mark Ketchum. “This multi-year restructuring program was designed to consolidate and streamline our manufacturing and supply chain operations to achieve greater efficiency and best cost. Since the inception of Acceleration, we have reduced our manufacturing footprint by 60% and optimized our distribution and transportation network. By the end of 2011 we will have delivered in excess of $220 million in annualized savings. Project Acceleration required significant effort and resources; and with that hard work behind us, we are now better able to focus on growth.”

Cumulative restructuring costs incurred through the completion of Project Acceleration in 2010 totaled $498 million.

The company generated operating cash flow of $582.6 million during 2010 compared to $602.8 million in the prior year. Capital expenditures were $164.7 million, compared to $153.3 million in the prior year.

A reconciliation of the full year 2010 and last year’s results is as follows:

 

     FY 2010     FY 2009  

Diluted earnings per share (as reported)

   $ 0.96      $ 0.97   

Restructuring and restructuring related costs, net of tax

   $ 0.24      $ 0.26   

Convertible notes dilution

   $ 0.10      $ 0.06   

Capital structure optimization plan

   $ 0.44      $ 0.00   

Benefit from the resolution of a tax examination

   ($ 0.21   $ 0.00   

Other items, net of tax

   ($ 0.01   $ 0.02   
                

“Normalized” EPS

   $ 1.52      $ 1.31   

2011 Full Year Outlook

The company expects core sales to increase four to five percent in 2011 and estimates that foreign currency will have a negligible impact on sales. Gross margin is expected to improve 50 to 75 basis points with the combination of productivity, mix and pricing more than offsetting input cost inflation.

 

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The company expects normalized earnings per diluted share to increase 10 to 12 percent in 2011.

The company’s 2011 normalized EPS expectation excludes between $80 and $85 million of restructuring and other Plan-related costs associated with the company’s European Transformation Plan. The company expects to realize annualized net income improvement of $55 to $65 million, upon completion of the European Transformation Plan, and estimates the initiative will result in aggregate restructuring and other Plan-related costs of $110 to $115 million. The costs will be substantially incurred by the end of 2011, and the bulk of the benefits will accrue beginning in the middle of 2012. The Plan’s benefit and cost guidance compares to the previously communicated annualized savings range of $50 to $60 million and a project cost range of $90 to $100 million. (A reconciliation of the “as reported” results to “normalized” results is included below.) Additionally, the implementation of SAP in Europe, previously expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2011, is now estimated to be completed in the first half of 2012.

Operating cash flow is expected to exceed $550 million for the full year, including approximately $90 to $100 million in restructuring and restructuring related cash payments. The company plans to fund capital expenditures of approximately $180 to $200 million during the year.

A reconciliation of the 2011 earnings outlook is as follows:

 

     FY 2011  

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 1.43 to $1.46   

Restructuring and restructuring related costs, net of tax

   $ 0.22 to $0.26   

“Normalized” EPS

   $ 1.67 to $1.70   

Conference Call

The company’s fourth quarter 2010 earnings conference call is scheduled for today, January 27, 2011, at 10:00 am ET. To listen to the webcast, use the link provided under Events & Presentations in the Investor Relations section of Newell Rubbermaid’s Web site at www.newellrubbermaid.com. The webcast will be available for replay for two weeks. A brief supporting slide presentation will be available prior to the call under Quarterly Earnings in the Investor Relations section on the company’s Web site.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release contains non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Included in this release is a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

 

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About Newell Rubbermaid

Newell Rubbermaid Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products with 2010 sales of approximately $5.8 billion and a strong portfolio of brands, including Rubbermaid®, Sharpie®, Graco®, Calphalon®, Irwin®, Lenox®, Levolor®, Paper Mate®, Dymo®, Waterman®, Parker®, Goody®, Technical ConceptsTM and Aprica®.

This press release and additional information about Newell Rubbermaid are available on the company’s Web site, www.newellrubbermaid.com.

Contacts:

 

Nancy O’Donnell

Vice President, Investor Relations

+1 (770) 418-7723

 

David Doolittle

Vice President, Corporate Communications

+1 (770) 418-7519

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not historical in nature constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements relate to information or assumptions about the effects of sales, income/(loss), earnings per share, operating income or gross margin improvements or declines, Project Acceleration, the European Transformation Plan, the Capital Structure Optimization Plan, capital and other expenditures, cash flow, dividends, restructuring and restructuring related costs, costs and cost savings, inflation or deflation, particularly with respect to commodities such as oil and resin, debt ratings, and management’s plans, projections and objectives for future operations and performance. These statements are accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “project,” “will,” “believe,” “estimate” and similar expressions. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our dependence on the strength of retail, commercial and industrial sectors of the economy in light of the global economic slowdown; currency fluctuations; competition with other manufacturers and distributors of consumer products; major retailers’ strong bargaining power; changes in the prices of raw materials and sourced products and our ability to obtain raw materials and sourced products in a timely manner from suppliers; our ability to develop innovative new products and to develop, maintain and strengthen our end-user brands; our ability to expeditiously close facilities and move operations while managing foreign regulations and other impediments; our ability to implement successfully information technology solutions throughout our organization; our ability to improve productivity and streamline operations; changes to our credit ratings; significant increases in the funding obligations related to our pension plans due to declining asset values or otherwise; the imposition of tax liabilities greater than our provisions for such matters; the risks inherent in our foreign operations and those factors listed in the company’s latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and exhibit 99.1 thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. The information contained in this news release is as of the date indicated. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this news release as a result of new information or future events or developments.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(in millions, except per share data)

Reconciliation of “As Reported” Results to “Normalized” Results

 

     Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     YOY
% Change
 
     As Reported     Excluded
Items (1)
    Normalized     As Reported     Excluded
Items (2)
    Normalized    

Net sales

   $ 1,469.3      $ —        $ 1,469.3      $ 1,420.4      $ —        $ 1,420.4        3.4

Cost of products sold

     924.6        —          924.6        894.6        —          894.6     
                                                  

GROSS MARGIN

     544.7        —          544.7        525.8        —          525.8        3.6

% of sales

     37.1       37.1     37.0       37.0  

Selling, general & administrative expenses

     398.8        (6.7     392.1        383.5        —          383.5        2.2

% of sales

     27.1       26.7     27.0       27.0  

Restructuring costs

     24.1        (24.1     —          13.0        (13.0     —       
                                                  

OPERATING INCOME

     121.8        30.8        152.6        129.3        13.0        142.3        7.2

% of sales

     8.3       10.4     9.1       10.0  

Nonoperating expenses:

              

Interest expense, net

     22.9        —          22.9        33.4        —          33.4     

Other expense, net

     2.3        —          2.3        4.2        (2.3     1.9     
                                                  
     25.2        —          25.2        37.6        (2.3     35.3        (28.6 )% 
                                                  

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     96.6        30.8        127.4        91.7        15.3        107.0        19.1

% of sales

     6.6       8.7     6.5       7.5  

Income taxes

     20.9        6.1        27.0        31.1        0.2        31.3        (13.7 )% 

Effective rate

     21.6       21.2     33.9       29.3  
                                                  

NET INCOME (3)

   $ 75.7      $ 24.7      $ 100.4      $ 60.6      $ 15.1      $ 75.7        32.6
                                                  

% of sales

     5.2       6.8     4.3       5.3  

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

              

Basic

   $ 0.26      $ 0.08      $ 0.34      $ 0.22      $ 0.05      $ 0.27     

Diluted

   $ 0.25      $ 0.09      $ 0.34      $ 0.20      $ 0.07      $ 0.27     

AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:

              

Basic

     293.5          293.5        280.9          280.9     

Diluted

     297.6          297.6        308.3          282.7     

 

(1) Items excluded from “normalized” results for 2010 consist of $6.7 million of restructuring related costs incurred in connection with the European Transformation Plan, net of tax effects, as well as the net of tax impact of $24.1 million of Project Acceleration restructuring costs, including asset impairment charges and employee termination and other costs.

 

(2) Items excluded from “normalized” results for 2009 consist of $13.0 million of restructuring costs, including asset impairment charges and employee termination and other costs, and the associated tax effects, the net of tax impact of a $2.3 million loss relating to the Company’s decision to adopt the parallel rate to translate the results of its Venezuelan operations beginning in the fourth quarter of 2009, as well as the dilutive impact of the conversion feature of the convertible notes issued in March 2009 and the associated hedge transactions.

 

(3) Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was not material in either of the periods presented.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(in millions, except per share data)

Reconciliation of “As Reported” Results to “Normalized” Results

 

     Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     YOY
% Change
 
     As Reported     Excluded
Items (1)
    Normalized     As Reported     Excluded
Items (2)
    Normalized    

Net sales

   $ 5,759.2      $ —        $ 5,759.2      $ 5,577.6      $ —        $ 5,577.6        3.3

Cost of products sold

     3,588.4        —          3,588.4        3,528.1        —          3,528.1     
                                                  

GROSS MARGIN

     2,170.8        —          2,170.8        2,049.5        —          2,049.5        5.9

% of sales

     37.7       37.7     36.7       36.7  

Selling, general & administrative expenses

     1,463.4        (15.2     1,448.2        1,374.6        —          1,374.6        5.4

% of sales

     25.4       25.1     24.6       24.6  

Restructuring costs

     77.5        (77.5     —          100.0        (100.0     —       
                                                  

OPERATING INCOME

     629.9        92.7        722.6        574.9        100.0        674.9        7.1

% of sales

     10.9       12.5     10.3       12.1  

Nonoperating expenses:

              

Interest expense, net

     118.4        —          118.4        140.0        —          140.0     

Losses related to extinguishments of debt

     218.6        (218.6     —          4.7        (4.7     —       

Other (income) expense, net

     (7.4     5.6        (1.8     2.0        (2.3     (0.3  
                                                  
     329.6        (213.0     116.6        146.7        (7.0     139.7        (16.5 )% 
                                                  

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     300.3        305.7        606.0        428.2        107.0        535.2        13.2

% of sales

     5.2       10.5     7.7       9.6  

Income taxes

     7.5        162.1        169.6        142.7        23.2        165.9        2.2

Effective rate

     NM          28.0     33.3       31.0  
                                                  

NET INCOME (3)

   $ 292.8      $ 143.6      $ 436.4      $ 285.5      $ 83.8      $ 369.3        18.2
                                                  

% of sales

     5.1       7.6     5.1       6.6  

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

              

Basic

   $ 1.04      $ 0.49      $ 1.53      $ 1.02      $ 0.30      $ 1.32     

Diluted

   $ 0.96      $ 0.56      $ 1.52      $ 0.97      $ 0.34      $ 1.31     

AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:

              

Basic

     282.4          284.4        280.8          280.8     

Diluted

     305.4          287.3        294.4          281.9     

 

(1) Items excluded from “normalized” results for 2010 consist of $15.2 million of restructuring related costs incurred in connection with the European Transformation Plan, net of tax effects, $77.5 million of Project Acceleration restructuring costs, including asset impairment charges and employee termination and other costs, net of tax effects, the net of tax impact of $218.6 million in charges incurred to retire outstanding debt under the Capital Structure Optimization Plan, the net of tax impact of a $5.6 million gain resulting from hyperinflationary accounting for the Company’s Venezuelan operations, $63.6 million of non-recurring income tax benefits resulting from settlements with tax authorities, share impacts relating to the execution of the Capital Structure Optimization Plan and the dilutive impact of the conversion feature of the convertible notes and the associated hedge transactions for the period outstanding during 2010.

 

(2) Items excluded from “normalized” results for 2009 consist of $100.0 million of restructuring costs, including asset impairment charges and employee termination and other costs, and the associated tax effects, $4.7 million of debt extinguishment charges, net of tax effects, the net of tax impact of a $2.3 million loss relating to the Company’s decision to adopt the parallel rate to translate the results of its Venezuelan operations beginning in the fourth quarter of 2009, as well as the dilutive impact of the conversion feature of the convertible notes issued in March 2009 and the associated hedge transactions.

 

(3) Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was not material in either of the periods presented.


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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(in millions)

 

     December 31,      December 31,  
      2010      2009  

Assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 139.6       $ 278.3   

Accounts receivable, net

     997.9         894.1   

Inventories, net

     701.6         688.2   

Deferred income taxes

     179.2         183.8   

Prepaid expenses and other

     113.7         137.7   
                 

Total Current Assets

     2,132.0         2,182.1   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     529.3         578.1   

Goodwill

     2,749.5         2,754.3   

Other intangible assets, net

     648.3         646.2   

Other assets

     346.2         263.2   
                 

Total Assets

   $ 6,405.3       $ 6,423.9   
                 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 472.5       $ 433.6   

Accrued compensation

     190.2         176.4   

Other accrued liabilities

     698.2         656.0   

Short-term debt

     135.0         0.6   

Current portion of long-term debt

     170.0         492.9   
                 

Total Current Liabilities

     1,665.9         1,759.5   

Long-term debt

     2,063.9         2,015.3   

Other noncurrent liabilities

     770.0         866.9   

Stockholders’ Equity—Parent

     1,902.0         1,778.7   

Stockholders’ Equity—Noncontrolling Interests

     3.5         3.5   
                 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     1,905.5         1,782.2   
                 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 6,405.3       $ 6,423.9   
                 


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)

(in millions)

 

     Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009  

Operating Activities:

    

Net income

   $ 292.8      $ 285.5   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     172.3        175.1   

Losses related to extinguishments of debt

     218.6        4.7   

Deferred income taxes

     (6.1     14.9   

Non-cash restructuring costs

     6.3        32.4   

Stock-based compensation expense

     36.5        35.1   

Other

     21.9        16.4   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     (103.6     98.0   

Inventories

     (14.5     243.1   

Accounts payable

     39.1        (103.6

Accrued liabilities and other

     (80.7     (198.8
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 582.6      $ 602.8   

Investing Activities:

    

Acquisition related activity

   $ (1.5   $ (13.7

Capital expenditures

     (164.7     (153.3

Proceeds from sales of noncurrent assets

     16.8        17.6   

Other

     (4.0     —     
                

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (153.4   $ (149.4

Financing Activities:

    

Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of debt issuance costs

   $ 547.3      $ 634.8   

Net proceeds from short-term borrowings

     133.6        192.5   

Proceeds from issuance of warrants

     —          32.7   

Purchase of call options

     —          (69.0

Payments for settlement of warrants

     (298.4     —     

Proceeds from settlement of call options

     369.5        —     

Payments on and for the settlement of notes payable and debt

     (710.8     (1,113.0

Cash consideration paid in convertible note exchange

     (53.0     —     

Repurchase of common stock

     (500.1     —     

Cash dividends

     (55.4     (71.4

Purchase of noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries

     —          (29.2

Other, net

     (4.6     (4.4
                

Net cash used in financing activities

   $ (571.9   $ (427.0

Currency rate effect on cash and cash equivalents

   $ 4.0      $ (23.5
                

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

   $ (138.7   $ 2.9   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     278.3        275.4   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 139.6      $ 278.3   
                


Newell Rubbermaid Inc.

Financial Worksheet

(In Millions)

 

    2010     2009     Year-over-year changes  
          Reconciliation (1)                 Reconciliation (1)           Net Sales     Normalized OI  
    Net
Sales
    Reported
OI
    Excluded
Items
    Normalized
OI
    Operating
Margin
    Net
Sales
    Reported
OI
    Excluded
Items
    Normalized
OI
    Operating
Margin
             
                        $     %     $     %  

Q1:

                           

Home & Family

  $ 556.9      $ 68.8      $ —        $ 68.8        12.4   $ 557.7      $ 60.3      $ —        $ 60.3        10.8   $ (0.8     (0.1 )%    $ 8.5        14.1

Office Products

    351.6        47.3        —          47.3        13.5     318.2        31.1        —          31.1        9.8     33.4        10.5     16.2        52.1

Tools, Hardware & Commercial Products

    397.9        51.6        —          51.6        13.0     328.0        38.0        —          38.0        11.6     69.9        21.3     13.6        35.8

Restructuring Costs

    —          (16.0     16.0        —            —          (30.5     30.5        —               

Corporate

    —          (21.6     —          (21.6       —          (18.1     —          (18.1           (3.5     (19.3 )% 
                                                                                       

Total

  $ 1,306.4      $ 130.1      $ 16.0      $ 146.1        11.2   $ 1,203.9      $ 80.8      $ 30.5      $ 111.3        9.2   $ 102.5        8.5   $ 34.8        31.3
                                                                                       
    2010     2009     Year-over-year changes  
          Reconciliation (2)                 Reconciliation (1)           Net Sales     Normalized OI  
    Net
Sales
    Reported
OI
    Excluded
Items
    Normalized
OI
    Operating
Margin
    Net
Sales
    Reported
OI
    Excluded
Items
    Normalized
OI
    Operating
Margin
                   
                        $     %     $     %  

Q2:

                           

Home & Family

  $ 592.0      $ 75.6      $ —        $ 75.6        12.8   $ 617.2      $ 80.4      $ —        $ 80.4        13.0   $ (25.2     (4.1 )%    $ (4.8     (6.0 )% 

Office Products

    483.5        99.4        —          99.4        20.6     496.9        99.2        —          99.2        20.0     (13.4     (2.7 )%      0.2        0.2

Tools, Hardware & Commercial Products

    420.7        70.1        —          70.1        16.7     390.2        67.6        —          67.6        17.3     30.5        7.8     2.5        3.7

Restructuring Costs

    —          (21.2     21.2        —            —          (29.5     29.5        —               

Corporate

    —          (20.4     1.6        (18.8       —          (18.2     —          (18.2           (0.6     (3.3 )% 
                                                                                       

Total

  $ 1,496.2      $ 203.5      $ 22.8      $ 226.3        15.1   $ 1,504.3      $ 199.5      $ 29.5      $ 229.0        15.2   $ (8.1     (0.5 )%    $ (2.7     (1.2 )% 
                                                                                       
    2010     2009     Year-over-year changes  
          Reconciliation (2)                 Reconciliation (1)           Net Sales     Normalized OI  
    Net
Sales
    Reported
OI
    Excluded
Items
    Normalized
OI
    Operating
Margin
    Net
Sales
    Reported
OI
    Excluded
Items
    Normalized
OI
    Operating
Margin
    $     %     $     %  
                           

Q3:

                           

Home & Family

  $ 608.8        76.2      $ —        $ 76.2        12.5   $ 596.8      $ 83.9      $ —        $ 83.9        14.1   $ 12.0        2.0   $ (7.7     (9.2 )% 

Office Products

    450.3        70.8        —          70.8        15.7     448.4        53.9        —          53.9        12.0     1.9        0.4     16.9        31.4

Tools, Hardware & Commercial Products

    428.2        70.5        —          70.5        16.5     403.8        75.3        —          75.3        18.6     24.4        6.0     (4.8     (6.4 )% 

Restructuring Costs

    —          (16.2     16.2        —            —          (27.0     27.0        —               

Corporate

    —          (26.8     6.9        (19.9       —          (20.8     —          (20.8           0.9        4.3
                                                                                       

Total

  $ 1,487.3      $ 174.5      $ 23.1      $ 197.6        13.3   $ 1,449.0      $ 165.3      $ 27.0      $ 192.3        13.3   $ 38.3        2.6   $ 5.3        2.8
                                                                                       
    2010     2009     Year-over-year changes  
          Reconciliation (2)                 Reconciliation (1)           Net Sales     Normalized OI  
    Net
Sales
    Reported
OI
    Excluded
Items
    Normalized
OI
    Operating
Margin
    Net
Sales
    Reported
OI
    Excluded
Items
    Normalized
OI
    Operating
Margin
    $     %     $     %  
                           

Q4:

                           

Home & Family

  $ 620.7      $ 61.2      $ —        $ 61.2        9.9   $ 605.5      $ 50.1      $ —        $ 50.1        8.3   $ 15.2        2.5   $ 11.1        22.2

Office Products

    423.5        51.9        —          51.9        12.3     411.2        51.0        —          51.0        12.4     12.3        3.0     0.9        1.8

Tools, Hardware & Commercial Products

    425.1        60.9        —          60.9        14.3     403.7        64.7        —          64.7        16.0     21.4        5.3     (3.8     (5.9 )% 

Restructuring Costs

      (24.1     24.1        —              (13.0     13.0        —               

Corporate

      (28.1     6.7        (21.4         (23.5     —          (23.5           2.1        8.9
                                                                                       

Total

  $ 1,469.3      $ 121.8      $ 30.8      $ 152.6        10.4   $ 1,420.4      $ 129.3      $ 13.0      $ 142.3        10.0   $ 48.9        3.4   $ 10.3        7.2
                                                                                       
    2010     2009     Year-over-year changes  
          Reconciliation (2)                 Reconciliation (1)           Net Sales     Normalized OI  
    Net
Sales
    Reported
OI
    Excluded
Items
    Normalized
OI
    Operating
Margin
    Net
Sales
    Reported
OI
    Excluded
Items
    Normalized
OI
    Operating
Margin
                   
                        $     %     $     %  

YTD:

                           

Home & Family

  $ 2,378.4      $ 281.8      $ —        $ 281.8        11.8   $ 2,377.2      $ 274.7      $ —        $ 274.7        11.6   $ 1.2        0.1   $ 7.1        2.6

Office Products

    1,708.9        269.4        —          269.4        15.8     1,674.7        235.2        —          235.2        14.0     34.2        2.0     34.2        14.5

Tools, Hardware & Commercial Products

    1,671.9        253.1        —          253.1        15.1     1,525.7        245.6        —          245.6        16.1     146.2        9.6     7.5        3.1

Restructuring Costs

    —          (77.5     77.5        —            —          (100.0     100.0        —               

Corporate

    —          (96.9     15.2        (81.7       —          (80.6     —          (80.6           (1.1     (1.4 )% 
                                                                                       

Total

  $ 5,759.2      $ 629.9      $ 92.7      $ 722.6        12.5   $ 5,577.6      $ 574.9      $ 100.0      $ 674.9        12.1   $ 181.6        3.3   $ 47.7        7.1
                                                                                       

 

(1) Excluded items are related to Project Acceleration costs.
(2) Excluded items are related to Project Acceleration costs and restructuring related costs incurred in connection with the European Transformation Plan.


Newell Rubbermaid Inc.

Calculation of Free Cash Flow (1)

 

     Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009  

Free Cash Flow (in millions):

    

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 204.7      $ 187.1   

Capital expenditures

     (56.6     (45.6
                

Free Cash Flow

   $ 148.1      $ 141.5   
                
     Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009  

Free Cash Flow (in millions):

    

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 582.6      $ 602.8   

Capital expenditures

     (164.7     (153.3
                

Free Cash Flow

   $ 417.9      $ 449.5   
                

 

(1) Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flow provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.


Newell Rubbermaid Inc.

Three Months Ended December 31, 2010

In Millions

Currency Analysis

 

     2010      2009      Year-Over-Year Increase (Decrease)        
     Sales as
Reported
     Currency
Impact
    Adjusted
Sales
     Sales as
Reported
     Excluding
Currency
    Including
Currency
    Currency
Impact
 

By Segment

                 

Home & Family

   $ 620.7       $ (2.2   $ 618.5       $ 605.5         2.1     2.5     0.4

Office Products

     423.5         11.6        435.1         411.2         5.8     3.0     (2.8 )% 

Tools, Hardware & Commercial Products

     425.1         0.3        425.4         403.7         5.4     5.3     (0.1 )% 
                                         

Total Company

   $ 1,469.3       $ 9.7      $ 1,479.0       $ 1,420.4         4.1     3.4     (0.7 )% 
                                         

By Geography

                 

United States

   $ 980.0       $ —        $ 980.0       $ 939.7         4.3     4.3     0.0

Canada

     97.2         (4.6     92.6         87.7         5.6     10.8     5.2
                                         

Total North America

     1,077.2         (4.6     1,072.6         1,027.4         4.4     4.8     0.4

Europe, Middle East and Africa

     205.9         14.8        220.7         230.3         (4.2 )%      (10.6 )%      (6.4 )% 

Latin America

     76.7         6.2        82.9         73.5         12.8     4.4     (8.4 )% 

Asia Pacific

     109.5         (6.7     102.8         89.2         15.2     22.8     7.5
                                         

Total International

     392.1         14.3        406.4         393.0         3.4     (0.2 )%      (3.6 )% 
                                         

Total Company

   $ 1,469.3       $ 9.7      $ 1,479.0       $ 1,420.4         4.1     3.4     (0.7 )% 
                                         


Newell Rubbermaid Inc.

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010

In Millions

Currency Analysis

 

      2010      2009      Year-Over-Year (Decrease) Increase        
     Sales as
Reported
     Currency
Impact
    Adjusted
Sales
     Sales as
Reported
     Excluding
Currency
    Including
Currency
    Currency
Impact
 

By Segment

                 

Home & Family

   $ 2,378.4       $ (20.9   $ 2,357.5       $ 2,377.2         (0.8 )%      0.1     0.9

Office Products

     1,708.9         40.3        1,749.2         1,674.7         4.4     2.0     (2.4 )% 

Tools, Hardware & Commercial Products

     1,671.9         (21.5     1,650.4         1,525.7         8.2     9.6     1.4
                                         

Total Company

   $ 5,759.2       $ (2.1   $ 5,757.1       $ 5,577.6         3.2     3.3     0.0
                                         

By Geography

                 

United States

   $ 3,949.9       $ —        $ 3,949.9       $ 3,881.4         1.8     1.8     0.0

Canada

     362.3         (33.3     329.0         326.5         0.8     11.0     10.2
                                         

Total North America

     4,312.2         (33.3     4,278.9         4,207.9         1.7     2.5     0.8

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

     803.5         28.2        831.7         795.1         4.6     1.1     (3.5 )% 

Latin America

     269.8         29.9        299.7         262.9         14.0     2.6     (11.4 )% 

Asia Pacific

     373.7         (26.9     346.8         311.7         11.3     19.9     8.6
                                         

Total International

     1,447.0         31.2        1,478.2         1,369.7         7.9     5.6     (2.3 )% 
                                         

Total Company

   $ 5,759.2       $ (2.1   $ 5,757.1       $ 5,577.6         3.2     3.3     0.0
                                         


Newell Rubbermaid Inc.

Impact of Capital Structure Optimization Plan

For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010

(In Millions, except EPS amounts)

 

     Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2010
 
     Dollars      Shares     EPS  

Loss related to early extinguishment of $279 million principal amount of 10.6% notes due 2019, net of tax

   $ 82.8         $  0.27   

Loss related to early extinguishment of $325 million principal amount of 5.50% Convertible Notes, net of tax

     54.9         $ 0.18   

Normalize third quarter weighted average share count to remove beneficial impact of purchase of 25,806,452 shares in August 2010 under the Accelerated Share Buyback

        3.5      $ (0.02

Normalize third quarter weighted average share count to remove adverse impact of issuance of 37,728,415 shares in September 2010 in the Convertible Notes exchange

        (1.5   $ 0.01   
                         

Total impact of the Capital Structure Optimization Plan excluded from Normalized Earnings and Earnings per Share

   $ 137.7         2.0      $ 0.44   
                         


Q4 2010 Earnings Call Presentation
January 27, 2011


2
Forward-Looking Statement
Statements
in
this
presentation
that
are
not
historical
in
nature
constitute
forward-looking
statements.
These
forward-looking
statements
relate
to
information
or
assumptions
about
the
effects
of
sales,
income/(loss),
earnings
per
share,
operating
income
or
gross
margin
improvements
or
declines,
Project
Acceleration,
the
European
Transformation
Plan,
the
Capital
Structure
Optimization
Plan,
capital
and
other
expenditures,
cash
flow,
dividends,
restructuring
and
restructuring
related
costs,
costs
and
cost
savings,
inflation
or
deflation,
particularly
with
respect
to
commodities
such
as
oil
and
resin,
debt
ratings,
and
management's
plans,
projections
and
objectives
for
future
operations
and
performance.
These
statements
are
accompanied
by
words
such
as
"anticipate,"
"expect,"
"project,"
"will,"
"believe,"
"estimate"
and
similar
expressions.
Actual
results
could
differ
materially
from
those
expressed
or
implied
in
the
forward-looking
statements.
Important
factors
that
could
cause
actual
results
to
differ
materially
from
those
suggested
by
the
forward-looking
statements
include,
but
are
not
limited
to,
our
dependence
on
the
strength
of
retail,
commercial
and
industrial
sectors
of
the
economy
in
light
of
the
global
economic
slowdown;
currency
fluctuations;
competition
with
other
manufacturers
and
distributors
of
consumer
products;
major
retailers'
strong
bargaining
power;
changes
in
the
prices
of
raw
materials
and
sourced
products
and
our
ability
to
obtain
raw
materials
and
sourced
products
in
a
timely
manner
from
suppliers;
our
ability
to
develop
innovative
new
products
and
to
develop,
maintain
and
strengthen
our
end-user
brands;
our
ability
to
expeditiously
close
facilities
and
move
operations
while
managing
foreign
regulations
and
other
impediments;
our
ability
to
implement
successfully
information
technology
solutions
throughout
our
organization;
our
ability
to
improve
productivity
and
streamline
operations;
changes
to
our
credit
ratings;
significant
increases
in
the
funding
obligations
related
to
our
pension
plans
due
to
declining
asset
values
or
otherwise;
the
imposition
of
tax
liabilities
greater
than
our
provisions
for
such
matters;
the
risks
inherent
in
our
foreign
operations
and
those
factors
listed
in
the
company’s
latest
quarterly
report
on
Form
10-Q,
and
exhibit
99.1
thereto,
filed
with
the
Securities
and
Exchange
Commission.
Changes
in
such
assumptions
or
factors
could
produce
significantly
different
results.
The
information
contained
in
this
presentation
is
as
of
the
date
indicated.
The
company
assumes
no
obligation
to
update
any
forward-looking
statements
contained
in
this
presentation
as
a
result
of
new
information
or
future
events
or
developments.


3
Normalized
EPS
of
$0.34;
26%
improvement
versus
the
prior
year
primarily
driven
by
sales
growth,
reduced
interest
and
a
lower
tax
rate
Net
Sales
of
$1.47
billion,
a
3.4%
increase
versus
the
prior
year,
including
a
4.9%
increase
in
core
sales
offset
by
the
impact
of
last
year’s
product
line
exits
of
(0.8%)
and
foreign
currency
of
(0.7%)
Gross
Margin
expansion
of
10
basis
points
to
37.1%
Improved
product
mix
and
productivity
more
than
offset
the
impact
of
input
cost
inflation
Operating
Cash
Flow
of
$204.7
million,
compared
to
$187.1
million
last
year
Q4 2010 Summary


4
Normalized
EPS
of
$1.52;
16%
improvement
versus
the
prior
year
driven
primarily
by
higher
core
sales,
expanded
gross
margins
and
lower
interest
expense
Net
Sales
of
$5.76
billion,
a
3.3%
increase
over
the
prior
year,
consisting
of
a
4.7%
increase
in
core
sales
offset
by
the
impact
of
2009
product
line
exits
of
(1.4%);
foreign
currency
had
a
negligible
impact
Gross
Margin
expansion
of
100
basis
points
to
37.7%
Productivity
gains
and
improved
product
mix
more
than
offset
the
effect
of
input
cost
inflation
Operating
Cash
Flow
of
$582.6
million,
compared
to
$602.8
million
last
year
FY 2010 Summary


5
Q4 2010 Sales:
Percent Change by Segment
Q4 2010
Home &
Family
Office
Products
Tools,
Hardware &
Commercial
Products
Total
Core Sales
2.1
8.2
5.4
4.9
Product Line Exits
0.0
(2.4)
0.0
(0.8)
Currency Translation
0.4
(2.8)
(0.1)
(0.7)
Total
2.5
3.0
5.3
3.4


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FY 2010 Sales:
Percent Change by Segment
FY 2010
Home &
Family
Office
Products
Tools,
Hardware &
Commercial
Products
Total
Core Sales
0.5
7.4
8.2
4.7
Product Line Exits
(1.3)
(3.0)
0.0
(1.4)
Currency Translation
0.9
(2.4)
1.4
0.0
Total
0.1
2.0
9.6
3.3


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Full Year 2011 Outlook
Net Sales Growth
Core Sales Growth
Currency Translation
Gross Margin Expansion
"Normalized" EPS** Growth
Cash Flow from Operations
Capital Expenditures
FY 2011 Outlook*
$180 to $200 million
4% to 5%
4% to 5%
> $550 million
50 to 75 basis points
10% to 12%
Negligible impact
*
Reflects outlook communicated in the Q4 2010 Earnings Release and Earnings Call
**
See reconciliation included in the Appendix


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Innovations Discussed on the
Q4 2010 Earnings Call
Calphalon Contemporary
Nonstick Cookware Refresh
Features a hard-anodized
exterior and nonstick
interior to offer durability,
performance and fast
clean-up
Two loop handles go from
stovetop to oven to table
Long handles stay cool on
the stove and glass lids
allow you to view what’s
cooking


9
Innovations Discussed on the
Q4 2010 Earnings Call
Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless
Steel Cookware Refresh
Combines the beauty of
stainless steel with the
superior performance of
aluminum
Layers of stainless steel
surround an inner core
of highly-conductive,
heavy-gauge aluminum
that extends up the
sides of each pan to
spread heat evenly


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Innovations Discussed on the
Q4 2010 Earnings Call
Levolor®
Size-in-Store
Blinds
and
Shades
Best-in-class technology
makes it easy for
consumers to get
perfectly sized blinds and
shades immediately
trimmed to the exact size
while in store


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Innovations Discussed on the
Q4 2010 Earnings Call
Rubbermaid Reveal™
Spray Mop
Microfiber pad is reusable
saving the extra cost of
buying disposable pads
Picks up 50% more dirt
and dust per swipe than
traditional mops
Refillable spray bottle
allows you to use your
favorite solution
Expanding distribution in
the mass retail channel


12
Innovations Discussed on the
Q4 2010 Earnings Call
Sharpie®
Gel Highlighter
New gel stick technology
provides our strongest
smear protection across
pen and marker inks and
ink jet printouts
Won’t bleed through
paper and works on all
paper surfaces
Won't dry out if left
uncapped
Writes as long as a
traditional pen-style
highlighter


13
Innovations Discussed on the
Q4 2010 Earnings Call
Rubbermaid®
Medical Solutions
Product portfolio, including
computer carts, medication
carts and wall mounted
workstations, is designed
to reduce user fatigue and
improve workflow while
adapting to multiple clinical
environments


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Innovations Discussed on the
Q4 2010 Earnings Call
IRWIN®
VISE-GRIP®
GrooveLock Pliers
Simple push of press-n-slide
button adjusts lower jaw 2X
faster than traditional groove
joint pliers
Multi-Groove Ratcheting
System has twice the groove
positions than any other
groove joint pliers, providing
precise jaw positioning to grip
any type of surface
Anti-pinch, non-slip
ProTouch™
Grips provide
comfort, control, and less
hand fatigue


15
Innovations Discussed on the
Q4 2010 Earnings Call
IRWIN®
Universal Handsaw
Patent-pending handle-to-
blade design and patented
universal triple-ground teeth
cuts three times faster than
traditional handsaws through
virtually any material
Patented universal tooth grind
delivers the speed of a
coarse-cutting saw with the
fine finish of a fine-cutting saw
Lightweight and ergonomic
comfort grip handle reduces
hand fatigue


Appendix


17
Reconciliation: Q4 2010 and
Q4 2009 “Normalized”
EPS
Q4 2010
Q4 2009
Diluted earnings per share (as reported):
$0.25
$0.20
Restructuring and restructuring related costs,
net of tax [ 1 ]
$0.08
$0.04
Convertible notes dilution
$0.00
$0.02
Other items, net of tax [ 2 ]
$0.00
$0.01
"Normalized" EPS:
$0.34
$0.27
Totals may not foot due to rounding
[ 1 ]  Restructuring and restructuring related costs include impairment charges, employee termination
benefits and other costs associated with Project Acceleration as well as costs associated with the
European Transformation Plan, and the related tax effects.
[ 2 ]  Other items in Q4 2009 reflect the adoption of the parallel rate to translate the results of the
Company's Venezuelan operations beginning in the fourth quarter of 2009.


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Reconciliation: Full Year 2010 and
Full Year 2009 “Normalized”
EPS
FY 2010
FY 2009
Diluted earnings per share (as reported):
$0.96
$0.97
Restructuring and restructuring related costs, net of
tax [ 1 ]
$0.24
$0.26
Convertible notes dilution
$0.10
$0.06
Capital structure optimization plan [ 2 ]
$0.44
$0.00
Benefit from the resolution of a tax examination [ 3 ]
($0.21)
$0.00
Other items, net of tax [ 4 ]
($0.01)
$0.02
"Normalized" EPS:
$1.52
$1.31
[ 1 ]  Restructuring and restructuring related costs include impairment charges, employee termination
benefits and other costs associated with Project Acceleration as well as costs associated with the
European Transformation Plan, and the related tax effects.
[ 2 ]  See subsequent slide for detail of Capital Structure Optimization Plan.
[ 3 ]  Represents a benefit associated with the favorable resolution of a multi-year tax examination.
[ 4 ]  Other items in 2010 consist of a benefit associated with hyperinflationary accounting for the Company's
Venezuelan operations.  Other items in 2009 consist of the impact of the adoption of the parallel rate to translate
the results of the Company's Venezuelan operations beginning in the fourth quarter of 2009 and one-time costs
for the early retirement of $325 million principal amount of medium-term notes.


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Reconciliation: Full Year 2010 Capital
Structure Optimization Plan, net of tax
FY 2010
Loss related to early retirement / extinguishment of
$279 million principal amount of 10.6% notes due
2019, net of tax
$0.27
Loss related to early retirement / extinguishment of
$325 million principal amount of 5.50% Convertible
Notes, net of tax
$0.18
Normalize third quarter weighted average share
count to remove beneficial impact of purchase of
25,806,452 shares in August 2010 under the
Accelerated Share Buyback
($0.02)
Normalize third quarter weighted average share
count to remove adverse impact of issuance of
37,728,415 shares in September 2010 Convertible
Notes exchange
$0.01
Total impact of the Capital Structure Optimization
Plan, net of tax, excluded from "Normalized"
Earnings per Share
$0.44


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Reconciliation: Q4 2010 and Q4 2009 Operating
Income to Operating Income Excluding Charges
Q4 2010
Q4 2009
Net Sales
$1,469.3
$1,420.4
Operating Income (as reported)
$121.8
$129.3
Restructuring and Restructuring Related Costs [ 1 ]
$30.8
$13.0
Operating Income (excluding charges)
$152.6
$142.3
Operating Income (excluding charges), as a
Percent of Net Sales
10.4%
10.0%
[ 1 ]  Restructuring and restructuring related costs include impairment charges, employee termination
benefits and other costs associated with Project Acceleration as well as costs associated with the
European Transformation Plan.
$ millions


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Reconciliation: Full Year 2010 and Full Year 2009
Operating Income to Operating Income Excluding Charges
FY 2010
FY 2009
Net Sales
$5,759.2
$5,577.6
Operating Income (as reported)
$629.9
$574.9
Restructuring and Restructuring Related Costs [ 1 ]
$92.7
$100.0
Operating Income (excluding charges)
$722.6
$674.9
Operating Income (excluding charges), as a Percent
of Net Sales
12.5%
12.1%
[ 1 ]  Restructuring and restructuring related costs include impairment charges, employee termination
benefits and other costs associated with Project Acceleration as well as costs associated with the
European Transformation Plan.


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Reconciliation: Q4 2010 and
Q4 2009 Free Cash Flow
Q4 2010
Q4 2009
Operating Cash Flow
$204.7
$187.1
Capital Expenditures
(56.6)
(45.6)
Free Cash Flow
$148.1
$141.5
$ millions


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Reconciliation: Full Year 2010 and
Full Year 2009 Free Cash Flow
FY 2010
FY 2009
Operating Cash Flow
$582.6
$602.8
Capital Expenditures
(164.7)
(153.3)
Free Cash Flow
$417.9
$449.5
$ millions


24
Reconciliation: Full Year 2011
Outlook for “Normalized”
EPS
FY 2011
Diluted earnings per share:
$1.43 to $1.46
Restructuring and restructuring related costs, net of tax [ 1 ]
$0.22 to $0.26
"Normalized" EPS:
$1.67 to $1.70
[ 1 ]  Restructuring and restructuring related costs include impairment charges, employee
termination benefits and other costs associated with the European Transformation Plan, and
the related tax effects.