UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
x | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended November 29, 2014
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¨ | 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: 001-09225
H.B. FULLER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota | 41-0268370 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota | 55110-5101 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (651) 236-5900
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class |
Name of each exchange on which registered | |
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share |
New York Stock Exchange | |
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
New York Stock Exchange |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: none
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. ¨ Yes x No
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. x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to the Form 10-K. x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer x |
Accelerated filer ¨ | |
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Smaller reporting company ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). ¨ Yes x No
The aggregate market value of the Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share, held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of May 31, 2014 was approximately $2,378,403,285 (based on the closing price of such stock as quoted on the New York Stock Exchange of $47.83 on such date).
The number of shares outstanding of the Registrants Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share, was 50,332,918 as of January 9, 2014.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Part III incorporates information by reference to portions of the registrants Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 9, 2015.
H.B. FULLER COMPANY
2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K
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Item 1. | Business |
H.B. Fuller Company was founded in 1887 and incorporated as a Minnesota corporation in 1915. Our stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol FUL. As used herein, H.B. Fuller, we, us, our, management or company includes H.B. Fuller and its subsidiaries unless otherwise indicated.
We are a leading worldwide formulator, manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products. Sales operations span 40 countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, the Asia Pacific region, India, the Middle East and Africa. Industrial adhesives represent our core product offering. Customers use our adhesives products in manufacturing common consumer and industrial goods, including food and beverage containers, disposable diapers, windows, doors, flooring, appliances, sportswear, footwear, multi-wall bags, water filtration products, insulation, textiles and electronics. Our adhesives help improve the performance of our customers products or improve their manufacturing processes. We also provide our customers with technical support and unique solutions designed to address their specific needs. We have established a variety of product offerings for residential construction markets, such as tile-setting adhesives, grout, sealants and related products. These products are sold primarily in our Construction Products operating segment.
Recent Acquisitions and Divestitures
On September 3, 2014 we acquired the ProSpec® construction products business, a provider of tile and stone installation products for $26.2 million. The acquisition strengthens our customer profile in the southeastern and western regions of the United States.
On June 6, 2013 we acquired Plexbond Quimica, S.A., a provider of polyurethane adhesives and resins, based in Curitiba, Brazil for $10.4 million. The acquisition enhanced our position in the South American adhesives industry.
On March 5, 2012 we acquired the global industrial adhesives and synthetic polymers business of Forbo Holding AG for 368.5 million Swiss francs or $403.1 million. We acquired the Forbo Group subsidiaries that operate the industrial adhesives business and directly purchased certain assets used in the industrial adhesives business that were not owned by the former Forbo Group subsidiaries on a cash-free and debt-free basis. The Forbo industrial adhesives business acquired is known for the breadth of its product line in all of our core markets, particularly packaging and durable assembly. The acquisition provided us added product technology, people and skills that have enhanced the competitiveness of our business.
On August 6, 2012 we sold our Central America Paints business for cash proceeds of $118.5 million and recorded a gain of $66.2 million ($51.1 million, net of tax).
Operating Segment Information
Our business is reported in four operating segmentsAmericas Adhesives, EIMEA (Europe, India, Middle East and Africa), Asia Pacific and Construction Products. As a percentage of total net revenue by operating segment, the Americas Adhesives was 44 percent, EIMEA 34 percent, Asia Pacific 13 percent and Construction Products 9 percent,
Our Americas Adhesives, EIMEA and Asia Pacific operating segments produce and supply industrial adhesives products for applications in various markets including durable assembly (appliances, filters, construction, automotive, electronics, windows, doors, wood flooring, textile such as footwear, sportswear, etc.), packaging (food and beverage containers, flexible packaging, consumer goods, package integrity and re-enforcement, durable and non-durable goods, etc.), converting (corrugation, folding carton, tape and label, paper converting,
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envelopes, books, multi-wall bags, sacks, tissue and towel), nonwoven and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care and medical garments), Our Construction Products operating segment includes products used for tile setting (adhesives, grouts, mortars, sealers, levelers, etc.), flooring, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning and insulation applications (duct sealants, weather barriers and fungicidal coatings, block fillers, etc.).
The Americas Adhesives operating segment includes a full range of specialty adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based and solvent-based products. Sales are made primarily through a direct sales force with a smaller portion of sales through distributors.
The EIMEA operating segment is comprised of an adhesives component with the same range of products as the Americas Adhesives operating segment. EIMEA adhesives sales are made through both a direct sales force and distributors.
The Asia Pacific operating segment is similar to that of the Americas Adhesives operating segment, with one exception. The Asia Pacific operating segment also includes caulks and sealants for the consumer market and professional trade, sold through retailers, primarily in Australia. Other adhesives sales are made through a direct sales force and distributors.
The Construction Products operating segment provides floor preparation, grouts and mortars for tile setting as well as sealants and related products for heating, ventilation and air conditioning installations. Construction Products sales are made primarily through distributors, wholesalers, big box retailers and a direct sales force.
Financial information with respect to our operating segments and geographic areas is set forth in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Non-U.S. Operations
The principal markets, products and methods of distribution outside the United States vary with each of our regional operations generally maintaining integrated business units that contain dedicated supplier networks, manufacturing, logistics and sales organizations. The vast majority of the products sold within any region are produced within the region, and the respective regions do not import significant amounts of product from other regions. At the end of 2014, we had sales offices and manufacturing plants in 19 countries outside the United States and satellite sales offices in another 20 countries.
We have detailed Code of Conduct policies that we apply across all of our operations around the world. This set of policies represents a set of common values that apply to all employees and all of our business dealings. We have adopted policies and processes, and conduct employee training, all of which are intended to ensure compliance with various economic sanctions and export controls, including the regulations of the U.S. Treasury Departments Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). We do not conduct any business in countries that are subject to U.S. economic sanctions such as Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria, whether through subsidiaries, joint ventures or other direct or indirect arrangements, nor do we have any assets, employees or operations in these countries.
Competition
Many of our markets are highly competitive. However, we compete effectively due to the quality and breadth of our adhesives, sealants and specialty chemical portfolio and the experience and expertise of our commercial organizations. Within the adhesives and other specialty chemical markets, we believe few suppliers have comparable global reach and corresponding ability to deliver quality and consistency to multinational customers. Our competition is made up generally of two types of companies: (1) similar multinational suppliers and (2) regional or specialty suppliers that typically compete in only one region or within a narrow geographic area within a region. The multinational competitors typically maintain a broad product offering and range of technology, while regional or specialty companies tend to have limited or more focused product ranges and technology.
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Principal competitive factors in the sale of adhesives and other specialty chemicals are product performance, supply assurance, technical service, quality, price and customer service.
Customers
We have cultivated strong, integrated relationships with a diverse set of customers worldwide. Our customers are among the technology and market leaders in consumer goods, construction, and industrial markets. We pride ourselves on long-term, collaborative customer relationships and a diverse portfolio of customers in which no single customer accounted for more than 10 percent of consolidated net revenue.
Our leading customers include manufacturers of food and beverages, hygiene products, clothing, major appliances, electronics, automobiles, filters, construction materials, wood flooring, furniture, cabinetry, windows, doors, tissue and towel, corrugation, tube winding, packaging, labels and tapes.
Our products are delivered directly to customers primarily from our manufacturing plants, with additional deliveries made through distributors and retailers.
Backlog
No significant backlog of unfilled orders existed at November 29, 2014 or November 30, 2013.
Raw Materials
We use several principal raw materials in our manufacturing processes, including tackifying resins, polymers, synthetic rubbers, vinyl acetate monomer and plasticizers. We generally avoid sole source supplier arrangements for raw materials.
The majority of our raw materials are petroleum/natural gas based derivatives. Under normal conditions, raw materials are available on the open market. Prices and availability are subject to supply and demand market mechanisms. Raw material costs are primarily determined by the balance of supply against the aggregate demand from the adhesives industry and other industries that use the same raw material streams. The cost of crude oil and natural gas, the primary feedstocks for our raw materials, can also impact the cost of our raw materials.
Patents, Trademarks and Licenses
Much of the technology we use in our products and manufacturing processes is available in the public domain. For technology not available in the public domain, we rely on trade secrets and patents when appropriate to protect our competitive position. We also license some patented technology from other sources. Our business is not materially dependent upon licenses or similar rights or on any single patent or group of related patents.
We enter into agreements with many employees to protect rights to technology and intellectual property. Confidentiality commitments also are routinely obtained from customers, suppliers and others to safeguard proprietary information.
We own numerous trademarks and service marks in various countries. Trademarks, such as H.B. Fuller®, Swift®, Advantra®, Clarity®, Sesame®, TEC®, Plasticola®, Foster®, Rakoll®, Rapidex®, Full-CareTM, Liquamelt®, Thermonex® and Tile-Perfect® are important in marketing products. Many of our trademarks and service marks are registered. U.S. trademark registrations are for a term of ten years and are renewable every ten years as long as the trademarks are used in the regular course of trade.
Research and Development
Our investment in research and development creates new and innovative adhesive technology platforms, enhances product performance, ensures a competitive cost structure and leverages available raw materials. New product development is a key research and development outcome, providing higher-value solutions to existing customers or meeting new customers needs. Projects are developed in local laboratories in each region, where we understand our customer base the best. Platform developments are coordinated globally through our network of laboratories.
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Through designing and developing new polymers and new formulations, we expect to continue to grow in our current markets. We also develop new applications for existing products and technologies, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and product quality. Research and development efforts are closely aligned to customer needs, but we do not engage in customer sponsored activities. We foster open innovation, seek supplier-driven new technology and use relationships with academic and other institutions to enhance our capabilities.
Research and development expenses were $21.2 million, $24.6 million and $21.3 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Research and development costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Environmental, Health and Safety
We comply with applicable regulations relating to environmental protection and workers safety. This includes regular review of and upgrades to environmental, health and safety policies, practices and procedures as well as improved production methods to minimize our facilities outgoing waste, based on evolving societal standards and increased environmental understanding.
Environmental expenditures to comply with environmental regulations over the next two years are estimated to be approximately $6.0 million, including approximately $0.8 million of capital expenditures. See additional disclosure under Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
Seasonality
Our Americas Adhesives, EIMEA and Construction Products operating segments have historically had lower net revenue in winter months, which is primarily our first fiscal quarter, partially due to the seasonal decline in construction activities. There also are many international holidays in our first quarter, reducing available shipping days.
Employees
Approximately 3,700 individuals were employed on November 29, 2014, of which approximately 1,500 were in the United States.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
The following table shows the name, age and business experience for the past five years of the executive officers as of January 9, 2015. Unless otherwise noted, the positions described are positions with the company or its subsidiaries.
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Age |
Positions |
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James J. Owens |
50 | President and Chief Executive Officer Senior Vice President, Americas Senior Vice President, North America |
November 2010-Present January 2010-November 2010 September 2008-January 2010 | |||||
Heather A. Campe |
41 | Vice President, Asia Pacific Vice President and General Manager, Asia Director, Business Nonwoven Director, Business Envelope, Graphic Arts & Tobacco |
June 2014-Present January 2013-May 2014 November 2010-January 2013 March 2009-October 2010 | |||||
Elin E. Gabriel |
51 | Vice President, Global Operations Chief Operating Officer, Alvogen (a multinational pharmaceuticals company) Senior Vice President, Croatia & Pilva Teva Operations Integration, Teva Pharmaceuticals (a multinational pharmaceuticals company) |
June 2014-Present 2010-2013 2009-2010 |
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Name |
Age |
Positions |
Period Served | |||||
James R. Giertz |
57 | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
October 2013-Present March 2008-October 2013 | |||||
Traci L. Jensen |
48 | Senior Vice President, Americas Adhesives Vice President, Americas Adhesives Vice President, North America President and General Manager, Global Adalis |
January 2013-Present November 2011-January 2013 2010-2011 2009-2010 | |||||
Timothy J. Keenan |
57 | Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | December 2006-Present | |||||
Steven Kenny |
53 | Senior Vice President, EIMEA | October 2009-Present | |||||
Ann B. Parriott |
56 | Vice President, Human Resources | January 2006-Present | |||||
Patrick J. Trippel |
55 | Senior Vice President, Market Development Senior Vice President, Construction Materials Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global General Industries, Henkel Corporation (global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and surface treatments) |
April 2013-Present April 2011-April 2013 2009-2011 |
The Board of Directors elects the executive officers annually.
Available Information
For more information about us, visit our website at: www.hbfuller.com.
We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) via EDGAR. Our SEC filings are available free of charge to the public at our website as soon as reasonably practicable after they have been filed with or furnished to the SEC.
Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
As a global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products, we operate in a business environment that is subject to various risks and uncertainties. Below are the most significant factors that could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Adverse conditions in the global economy could negatively impact our customers and therefore our financial results.
An economic downturn in the businesses or geographic areas in which we sell our products could reduce demand for these products and result in a decrease in sales volume that could have a negative impact on our results of operations. Product demand often depends on end-use markets. Economic conditions that reduce consumer confidence or discretionary spending may reduce product demand. Challenging economic conditions may also impair the ability of customers to pay for products they have purchased, and as a result, our reserves for doubtful accounts and write-offs of accounts receivable may increase.
Increases in prices and declines in the availability of raw materials could negatively impact our financial results.
Raw materials needed to manufacture products are obtained from a number of suppliers and many of the raw materials are petroleum and natural gas based derivatives. Under normal market conditions, these raw materials are generally available on the open market from a variety of producers. While alternate supplies of most key raw
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materials are available, supplier production outages may lead to strained supply-demand situations for certain raw materials. The substitution of key raw materials requires us to identify new supply sources, reformulate, retest and may require seeking re-approval from our customers using those products. From time to time, the prices and availability of these raw materials may fluctuate, which could impair our ability to procure necessary materials, or increase the cost of manufacturing products. If the prices of raw materials increase in a short period of time, we may be unable to pass these increases on to our customers in a timely manner and could experience reductions to our profit margins.
Uncertainties in foreign social, political and economic conditions and fluctuations in foreign currency may adversely affect our results.
Approximately 58 percent, or $1.2 billion, of our net revenue was generated outside the United States in 2014. International operations could be adversely affected by changes in social, political and economic conditions, especially in the Middle East, Russia, China and other developing or emerging markets where we do business. In addition, trade protection measures, anti-bribery and anti-corruption regulations, restrictions on repatriation of earnings, differing intellectual property rights and changes in legal and regulatory requirements that restrict the sales of products or increase costs could adversely affect our results of operations. Also, fluctuations in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies could potentially result in increases or decreases in earnings and may adversely affect the value of our assets outside the United States. Although we utilize risk management tools, including hedging, as appropriate, to mitigate market fluctuations in foreign currencies, any changes in strategy in regard to risk management tools can also affect sales revenue, expenses and results of operations and there can be no assurance that such measures will result in cost savings or that all market fluctuation exposure will be eliminated.
We experience substantial competition in each of the operating segments and geographic areas in which we operate.
Our wide variety of products are sold in numerous markets, each of which is highly competitive. Our competitive position in markets is, in part, subject to external factors. For example, supply and demand for certain of our products is driven by end-use markets and worldwide capacities which, in turn, impact demand for and pricing of our products. Many of our direct competitors are part of large multinational companies and may have more resources than we do. Any increase in competition may result in lost market share or reduced prices, which could result in reduced profit margins. This may impair the ability to grow or even to maintain current levels of revenues and earnings. While we have an extensive customer base, loss of certain top customers could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations until such business is replaced, and no assurances can be made that we would be able to regain or replace any lost customers.
Failure to develop new products and protect our intellectual property could negatively impact our future performance and growth.
Ongoing innovation and product development are important factors in our competitiveness. Failure to create new products and generate new ideas could negatively impact our ability to grow and deliver strong financial results. We continually apply for and obtain U.S. and foreign patents to protect the results of our research for use in our operations and licensing. We are party to a substantial number of patent licenses and other technology agreements. We rely on patents, confidentiality agreements and internal security measures to protect our intellectual property. Failure to protect this intellectual property could negatively affect our future performance and growth.
We may be required to record impairment charges on our long-lived assets.
Weak demand may cause underutilization of our manufacturing capacity or elimination of product lines; contract terminations or customer shutdowns may force sale or abandonment of facilities and equipment; or other events associated with weak economic conditions or specific product or customer events may require us to record an impairment on tangible assets, such as facilities and equipment, as well as intangible assets, such as intellectual property or goodwill, which would have a negative impact on our financial results.
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We have lawsuits and claims against us with uncertain outcomes.
Our operations from time to time are parties to or targets of lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, asbestos, patent and intellectual property, commercial, contract, environmental, antitrust, health and safety, and employment matters, which are handled and defended in the ordinary course of business. The results of any future litigation or settlement of such lawsuits and claims are inherently unpredictable, but such outcomes could be adverse and material in amount. See Item 3. Legal Proceedings for a discussion of current litigation.
Costs and expenses resulting from compliance with environmental laws and regulations may negatively impact our operations and financial results.
We are subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations that impose various environmental controls on us or otherwise relate to environmental protection, the sale and export of certain chemicals or hazardous materials, and various health and safety matters. The costs of complying with these laws and regulations can be significant and may increase as applicable requirements and their enforcement become more stringent and new rules are implemented. Adverse developments and/or periodic settlements could negatively impact our results of operations and cash flows. See Item 3. Legal Proceedings for a discussion of current environmental matters.
Additional income tax expense or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could have a negative impact on our financial results.
We are subject to income taxes in the United States and various foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in evaluating and estimating our provision and accruals for these taxes. Our income tax liabilities are dependent upon the location of earnings among these different jurisdictions. Our income tax provision and income tax liabilities could be adversely affected by the jurisdictional mix of earnings, changes in valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities and changes in tax laws and regulations. We are also subject to continuous examinations of our income tax returns by tax authorities. The results of audits and examinations of previously filed tax returns and continuing assessments of our tax exposures could negatively impact our results of operations and cash flows.
Distressed financial markets may result in dramatic deflation of asset valuations and a general disruption in capital markets.
Adverse equity market conditions and volatility in the credit markets could have a negative impact on the value of our pension trust assets and our future estimated pension liabilities, and other post-retirement benefit plans. In addition, we could be required to provide increased pension plan funding. As a result, our financial results could be negatively impacted. Reduced access to capital markets may affect our ability to invest in strategic growth initiatives such as acquisitions. In addition, the reduced credit availability could limit our customers ability to invest in their businesses, refinance maturing debt obligations, or meet their ongoing working capital needs. If these customers do not have sufficient access to the financial markets, demand for our products may decline.
Catastrophic events could disrupt our operations or the operations of our suppliers or customers, having a negative impact on our financial results.
Unexpected events, including natural disasters and severe weather events, fires or explosions at our facilities or those of our suppliers, acts of war or terrorism, supply disruptions or breaches of security of our information technology systems could increase the cost of doing business or otherwise harm our operations, our customers and our suppliers. Such events could reduce demand for our products or make it difficult or impossible for us to receive raw materials from suppliers and deliver products to our customers.
A failure in our information technology systems could negatively impact our business.
We rely on information technology to record and process transactions, manage our business and maintain the financial accuracy of our records. Our computer systems are subject to damage or interruption from various
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sources, including power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, computer viruses, security breaches, vandalism, catastrophic events and human error. Interruptions of our computer systems could disrupt our business and could result in the loss of business and cause us to incur additional expense.
Our information technology systems could also be breached by unauthorized outside parties or misused by employees or other insiders intent on extracting sensitive information, corrupting information or disrupting business processes. Such unauthorized access could disrupt our business, could result in the loss of assets, customer confidence and business and cause us to incur additional expense.
We are in the process of implementing a global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that will upgrade and standardize our information system. The implementation is expected to occur in phases over the next several years. Any delays or other failure to achieve our implementation goals may adversely impact our financial results. In addition, the failure to either deliver the application on time or anticipate the necessary readiness and training needs could lead to business disruption and loss of business. Failure or abandonment of any part of the ERP system could result in a write-off of part or all of the costs that have been capitalized on the project.
The inability to attract and retain qualified personnel could adversely impact our business.
Sustaining and growing our business depends on the recruitment, development and retention of qualified employees. The inability to recruit and retain key personnel or the unexpected loss of key personnel may adversely affect our operations.
The inability to make or effectively integrate future acquisitions may affect our results.
As part of our growth strategy, we intend to pursue additional acquisitions of complementary businesses or products and joint ventures. The ability to grow through acquisitions or joint ventures depends upon our ability to identify, negotiate, complete and integrate suitable acquisitions or joint venture arrangements. If we fail to successfully integrate acquisitions into our existing business, our results of operations and our cash flows could be adversely affected.
Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments |
None.
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Item 2. | Properties |
Principal executive offices and central research facilities are located in the St. Paul, Minnesota area. These facilities are company-owned and contain 247,630 square feet. Manufacturing operations are carried out at 21 plants located throughout the United States and at 21 plants located in 19 other countries. In addition, numerous sales and service offices are located throughout the world. We believe that the properties owned or leased are suitable and adequate for our business. Operating capacity varies by product line, but additional production capacity is available for most product lines by increasing the number of shifts worked. The following is a list of our manufacturing plants as of November 29, 2014 (each of the listed properties are owned by us, unless otherwise specified):
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Americas Adhesives |
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California - Roseville |
82,202 | |||
Georgia - Covington |
72,000 | |||
- Norcross1 |
12,779 | |||
- Tucker |
69,000 | |||
Illinois - Morris1 2 |
31,200 | |||
- Seneca |
24,621 | |||
Kentucky - Paducah |
252,500 | |||
Michigan - Grand Rapids |
65,689 | |||
Minnesota - Fridley |
15,850 | |||
- Vadnais Heights |
53,145 | |||
Ohio - Blue Ash |
102,000 | |||
Oregon - Eugene2 |
37,200 | |||
Texas - Dallas2 |
5,000 | |||
- Mesquite |
25,000 | |||
Washington - Vancouver |
35,768 | |||
Argentina - Buenos Aires |
10,367 | |||
Brazil - Sorocaba, SP² |
7,535 | |||
- Curitiba1 |
9,896 | |||
Chile - Maipu, Santiago |
64,099 | |||
Columbia - Rionegro |
17,072 | |||
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Americas Adhesives Total |
992,923 | |||
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Construction Products | ||||
California - La Mirada |
15,206 | |||
Florida - Gainesville |
6,800 | |||
Georgia - Dalton |
73,500 | |||
Illinois - Aurora |
149,000 | |||
- Palatine |
55,000 | |||
New Jersey - Edison |
9,780 | |||
Pennsylvania - Fairless Hills |
19,229 | |||
Texas - Eagle Lake |
26,000 | |||
- Houston |
11,000 | |||
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Construction Products Total |
365,515 | |||
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Manufacturing Sq Ft |
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Asia Pacific |
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Australia - Dandenong South, VIC |
71,280 | |||
Republic of China - Guangzhou |
36,055 | |||
- Nanjing |
55,224 | |||
- Yantai |
23,890 | |||
Malaysia - Selongor |
21,900 | |||
Philippines - Manila |
9,295 | |||
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Asia Pacific Total |
217,644 | |||
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EIMEA |
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Austria - Wels1,2 |
66,500 | |||
Egypt - 6th of October City |
8,525 | |||
Finland - Espoo |
5,575 | |||
France - Blois |
48,438 | |||
- Surbourg |
21,743 | |||
Germany - Lueneburg |
64,249 | |||
- Nienburg |
139,248 | |||
- Pirmasens2 |
48,438 | |||
Greece - Lamia |
11,560 | |||
India - Pune |
38,782 | |||
Italy - Borgolavezzaro2 |
24,219 | |||
- Pianezze |
36,500 | |||
Portugal - Mindelo |
90,193 | |||
Spain - Vigo2 |
19,375 | |||
United Kingdom - Dukinfield |
17,465 | |||
- Chatteris2 |
13,678 | |||
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EIMEA Total |
654,488 | |||
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1 | Leased Property |
2 | Idle Property |
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Item 3. | Legal Proceedings |
Environmental Matters. From time to time, we become aware of compliance matters relating to, or receive notices from, federal, state or local entities regarding possible or alleged violations of environmental, health or safety laws and regulations. We review the circumstances of each individual site, considering the number of parties involved, the level of potential liability or contribution of us relative to the other parties, the nature and magnitude of the hazardous substances involved, the method and extent of remediation, the estimated legal and consulting expense with respect to each site and the time period over which any costs would likely be incurred. Also, from time to time, we are identified as a potentially responsible party (PRP) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and/or similar state laws that impose liability for costs relating to the clean up of contamination resulting from past spills, disposal or other release of hazardous substances. We are also subject to similar laws in some of the countries where current and former facilities are located. Our environmental, health and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for environmental matters, we establish a financial provision.
Currently we are involved in various environmental investigations, clean up activities and administrative proceedings and lawsuits. In particular, we are currently deemed a PRP in conjunction with numerous other parties, in a number of government enforcement actions associated with landfills and/or hazardous waste sites. As a PRP, we may be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and clean up of these sites. In addition, we are engaged in environmental remediation and monitoring efforts at a number of current and former operating facilities. While uncertainties exist with respect to the amounts and timing of the ultimate environmental liabilities, based on currently available information, we have concluded that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow. However, adverse developments and/or periodic settlements could negatively impact the results of operations or cash flows in one or more future periods.
Other Legal Proceedings. From time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we are a party to, or a target of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, contract, patent and intellectual property, environmental, health and safety, tax and employment matters. While we are unable to predict the outcome of these matters, we have concluded, based upon currently available information, that the ultimate resolution of any pending matter, individually or in the aggregate, including the asbestos litigation described in the following paragraphs, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.
We have been named as a defendant in lawsuits in which plaintiffs have alleged injury due to products containing asbestos manufactured more than 30 years ago. The plaintiffs generally bring these lawsuits against multiple defendants and seek damages (both actual and punitive) in very large amounts. In many cases, plaintiffs are unable to demonstrate that they have suffered any compensable injuries or that the injuries suffered were the result of exposure to products manufactured by us. We are typically dismissed as a defendant in such cases without payment. If the plaintiff presents evidence indicating that compensable injury occurred as a result of exposure to our products, the case is generally settled for an amount that reflects the seriousness of the injury, the length, intensity and character of exposure to products containing asbestos, the number and solvency of other defendants in the case, and the jurisdiction in which the case has been brought.
A significant portion of the defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation is paid by third parties, including indemnification pursuant to the provisions of a 1976 agreement under which we acquired a business from a third party. Currently, this third party is defending and paying settlement amounts, under a reservation of rights, in most of the asbestos cases tendered to the third party.
In addition to the indemnification arrangements with third parties, we have insurance policies that generally provide coverage for asbestos liabilities (including defense costs). Historically, insurers have paid a significant portion of our defense costs and settlements in asbestos-related litigation. However, certain of our insurers are
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insolvent. We have entered into cost-sharing agreements with our insurers that provide for the allocation of defense costs and under certain circumstances, settlements and judgments, in asbestos-related lawsuits. Under these agreements, we are required under certain circumstances to fund a share of settlements and judgments allocable to years in which the responsible insurer is insolvent. In addition, to delineate our rights under certain insurance policies, in October 2009, we commenced a declaratory judgment action against one of our insurers in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Additional insurers were brought into the action to address issues related to the scope of their coverage. In 2013, we entered into a settlement agreement with the defendant insurers in this case that provided for the allocation of defense costs and settlements in the future. The allocation under the settlement agreement depends on the outcome of an appeal of two issues to the United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
A summary of the number of and settlement amounts for asbestos-related lawsuits and claims is as follows:
($ in millions) |
Year Ended November 29, 2014 |
Year Ended November 30, 2013 |
Year Ended December 1, 2012 |
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Lawsuits and claims settled |
9 | 6 | 9 | |||||||||
Settlement amounts |
$ | 0.8 | $ | 0.4 | $ | 0.5 | ||||||
Insurance payments received or expected to be received |
$ | 0.7 | $ | 0.3 | $ | 0.4 |
We do not believe that it would be meaningful to disclose the aggregate number of asbestos-related lawsuits filed against us because relatively few of these lawsuits are known to involve exposure to asbestos-containing products that we manufactured. Rather, we believe it is more meaningful to disclose the number of lawsuits that are settled and result in a payment to the plaintiff. To the extent we can reasonably estimate the amount of our probable liabilities for pending asbestos-related claims, we establish a financial provision and a corresponding receivable for insurance recoveries.
Based on currently available information, we have concluded that the resolution of any pending matter, including asbestos-related litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flow. However, adverse developments and/or periodic settlements could negatively impact the results of operations or cash flows in one or more future periods.
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures |
Not applicable.
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Item 5. | Market for Registrants Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |
Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FUL. As of January 9, 2015, there were 1,918 common shareholders of record for our common stock. The following table shows the high and low sales price per share of our stock and the dividends declared for the fiscal quarters.
High and Low Sales Price | Dividends (Per Share) |
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2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
High | Low | High | Low | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||
First quarter |
$ | 53.31 | $ | 44.55 | $ | 42.00 | $ | 32.13 | $ | 0.100 | $ | 0.085 | ||||||||||||
Second quarter |
49.82 | 44.51 | 42.38 | 36.44 | 0.120 | 0.100 | ||||||||||||||||||
Third quarter |
51.27 | 43.75 | 42.50 | 36.45 | 0.120 | 0.100 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fourth quarter |
48.00 | 36.92 | 51.66 | 37.73 | 0.120 | 0.100 |
There are no significant contractual restrictions on our ability to declare or pay dividends. We currently expect that comparable dividends on our common stock will continue to be paid in the future.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Information on our purchases of equity securities during the fourth quarter of 2014 follows:
Period |
(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased1 |
(b) Average Price Paid per Share |
(d) Maximum Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Plan or Program (thousands) |
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August 31, 2014 - October 4, 2014 |
| $ | | $ | 61,964 | |||||||
October 5, 2014 - November 1, 2014 |
| $ | | $ | 61,964 | |||||||
November 2, 2014 - November 29, 2014 |
186 | $ | 43.19 | $ | 61,964 |
1 | The total number of shares purchased relates to shares withheld to satisfy employees withholding taxes upon vesting of restricted stock. |
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Total Shareholder Return Graph
The line graph below compares the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock for the last five fiscal years with cumulative total return on the S&P SmallCap 600 Index and Dow Jones U.S. Specialty Chemicals Index. This graph assumes a $100 investment in each of H.B. Fuller, the S&P SmallCap 600 Index and the Dow Jones U.S. Specialty Chemicals Index at the close of trading on November 28, 2009, and also assumes the reinvestment of all dividends.
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Item 6. | Selected Financial Data |
The following selected financial data has been derived from our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and should be read in conjunction with Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included elsewhere in the Form 10-K.
Fiscal Years3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 20112 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||
Net revenue |
$ | 2,104,454 | $ | 2,046,968 | $ | 1,886,239 | $ | 1,444,085 | $ | 1,256,825 | ||||||||||
Income from continuing operations1 |
$ | 50,151 | $ | 95,975 | $ | 68,287 | $ | 80,215 | $ | 64,293 | ||||||||||
Percent of net revenue |
2.4 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 5.6 | 5.1 | |||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 1,869,006 | $ | 1,873,028 | $ | 1,786,320 | $ | 1,227,709 | $ | 1,153,457 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities |
$ | 547,735 | $ | 472,315 | $ | 475,112 | $ | 179,611 | $ | 200,978 | ||||||||||
Total H.B. Fuller stockholders equity |
$ | 890,047 | $ | 930,065 | $ | 778,273 | $ | 705,204 | $ | 631,934 | ||||||||||
Per Common Share: |
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Income from continuing operations: |
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Basic |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.92 | $ | 1.37 | $ | 1.64 | $ | 1.33 | ||||||||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.97 | $ | 1.87 | $ | 1.34 | $ | 1.61 | $ | 1.31 | ||||||||||
Dividends declared and paid |
$ | 0.460 | $ | 0.385 | $ | 0.330 | $ | 0.295 | $ | 0.278 | ||||||||||
Book value4 |
$ | 17.69 | $ | 18.52 | $ | 15.60 | $ | 14.26 | $ | 12.85 | ||||||||||
Number of employees |
3,650 | 3,676 | 3,727 | 2,754 | 2,621 |
1 | 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 include after-tax charges of $45.2 million, $35.3 million, $35.4 million and $5.8 million, respectively, related to special charges, net. |
2 | 2011 contained 53 weeks |
3 | All amounts have been adjusted for discontinued operations. |
4 | Book value is calculated by dividing total H.B. Fuller stockholders equity by the number of common stock shares outstanding as of our fiscal year end. |
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Item 7. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
Overview
H.B. Fuller Company is a global formulator, manufacturer and marketer of adhesives and other specialty chemical products. We manage our business through four operating segments Americas Adhesives, EIMEA (Europe, India, Middle East and Africa), Asia Pacific and Construction Products.
The Americas Adhesives, EIMEA and Asia Pacific operating segments manufacture and supply adhesives products in the assembly, packaging, converting, nonwoven and hygiene, performance wood, flooring, textile, flexible packaging, graphic arts, envelope, automotive and electronics markets. The Construction Products operating segment provides floor preparation, grouts and mortars for tile setting as well as sealants and related products for heating, ventilation and air conditioning installations.
We acquired the global industrial adhesives and synthetic polymers business of Forbo Holding AG on March 5, 2012. The Forbo industrial adhesives business acquired is referred to as the acquired business in the Managements Discussion and Analysis. See Item 1. Business and Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The integration of the acquired business involved a significant amount of restructuring and capital investment to optimize the new combined entity. In addition to this acquisition, we announced our intentions to take a series of actions in our existing EIMEA operating segment to improve the profitability and future growth prospects of this operating segment. We combined these two initiatives into a single project which we refer to as the Business Integration Project.
We divested our Latin America Paints business on August 6, 2012. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification ASC 205-20, Discontinued Operations we have classified the results of this business as discontinued operations. See Item 1. Business and Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Total Company: When reviewing our financial statements, it is important to understand how certain external factors impact us. These factors include:
| Changes in the prices of our raw materials that are primarily derived from refining crude oil and natural gas |
| Global supply of and demand for raw materials |
| Economic growth rates, and |
| Currency exchange rates compared to the U.S. dollar |
We purchase thousands of raw materials, the majority of which are petroleum/natural gas derivatives. The price of these derivatives impact the cost of our raw materials. However, the supply of and demand for key raw materials has a greater impact on our costs. As demand increases in high-growth areas, the supply of key raw materials may tighten, resulting in certain materials being put on allocation. Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, also can have an impact as key raw material producers are shut down for extended periods of time. We continually monitor capacity utilization figures, market supply and demand conditions, feedstock costs and inventory levels, as well as derivative and intermediate prices, which affect our raw materials. With over 75 percent of our cost of sales accounted for by raw materials, our financial results are extremely sensitive to changing costs in this area.
In 2014, we generated 42 percent of our net revenue in the United States and 34 percent in EIMEA. The pace of economic growth in these areas directly impacts certain industries to which we supply products. For example, adhesives-related revenues from durable goods customers in areas such as appliances, furniture and other
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woodworking applications tend to fluctuate with the overall economic activity. In business components such as Construction Products and insulating glass, revenues tend to move with more specific economic indicators such as housing starts and other construction-related activity.
The movement of foreign currency exchange rates as compared to the U.S. dollar impacts the translation of the foreign entities financial statements into U.S. dollars. As foreign currencies strengthen against the dollar, our revenues and costs increase as the foreign currency-denominated financial statements translate into more dollars. The fluctuations of the Euro against the U.S. dollar have the largest impact on our financial results as compared to all other currencies. In 2014, the currency fluctuations had a negative impact on net revenue of $6.8 million as compared to 2013.
Key financial results and transactions for 2014 included the following:
| Net revenue increased 2.8 percent from 2013 primarily driven by a 3.5 percent increase in sales volume. |
| Gross profit margin decreased to 25.3 percent from 27.9 percent in 2013 and 27.4 percent in 2012. |
| Cash flow generated by operating activities from continuing operations was $29.7 million in 2014 as compared to $132.7 million in 2013 and $108.6 million in 2012. |
| We acquired ProSpec construction products business on September 3, 2014 for $26.2 million. |
The global economic conditions were mixed in 2014. Demand in North America saw the growth momentum built in the second half of 2013 weaken notably in the first quarter of 2014. However market conditions improved the rest of the year. The recovery in Europe remains weak though conditions stabilized during the year. We experienced continued growth in our Asian markets, particularly in China. Our total year organic sales growth, which we define as the combined variances from product pricing, sales volume and small acquisitions, was 3.1 percent for 2014 compared to 2013.
In 2014 our diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.97 per share compared to $1.87 per share in 2013 and $1.34 per share in 2012. The lower earnings per share from continuing operations in 2014 resulted from production inefficiencies related to the Business Integration Project, ERP system implementation costs in North America and higher special charges, net costs for the Business Integration Project.
Special charges, net in 2014 were $51.5 million for costs related to the Business Integration Project. On an after-tax basis, the special charges, net resulted in a $45.2 million negative impact on net income and a negative $0.88 effect on diluted earnings per share. Special charges, net in 2013 were $45.1 million for costs related to the Business Integration Project. On an after-tax basis, the special charges, net resulted in a $35.3 million negative impact on net income and a negative $0.69 effect on diluted earnings per share. In 2012 we had special charges, net of $52.5 million for costs related to the Business Integration Project. On an after-tax basis, the special charges, net resulted in a $35.4 million negative impact on net income and a negative $0.70 effect on diluted earnings per share. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.
Project ONE: In December of 2012 our Board of Directors approved a multi-year project to replace and enhance our existing core information technology platforms. The scope for this project includes most of the basic transaction processing for the company including customer orders, procurement, manufacturing, and financial reporting. The project envisions harmonized business processes for all of our operating segments supported with one standard software configuration. The execution of this project, which we refer to as Project ONE, is being supported by internal resources and consulting services.
During 2013 a project team was formed and the global blueprint for the software configuration was designed and built. In the latter half of 2013 and in the early months of 2014 the global blueprint was applied to the specific requirements of our North America adhesives business, the software was tested and the user groups were trained. On April 6, 2014 our North America adhesives business went live. The implementation process proved to be
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more difficult than we originally anticipated resulting in disruptions in our manufacturing network, lower productivity and deteriorated customer service levels. By the end of 2014 most of the problems associated with the software implementation had been remediated and the business was stable and running at capacity with productivity levels approaching the levels experienced prior to the new software implementation.
In late 2014 we suspended any further implementation projects in other geographic regions until we complete the optimization of the current platform in North America. We are preparing a revised implementation plan that leverages the experiences of our first go-live event and reduces the risk of significant business interruption. We expect to start subsequent implementations in 2016.
The original capital expenditure plan for Project ONE was approximately $60.0 million, of which $43.3 million was spent through November 29, 2014. Given the complexity of the initial implementation we anticipate that the total investment to complete the project will exceed our original estimate. We will have a revised estimate of the total project costs and the expected completion timetable later in 2015 when the revised implementation plan is complete.
2015 Outlook: Our key long term financial objectives remain unchanged: achieve organic revenue growth between 5 and 8 percent per year, increase our Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) margin to 15 percent, grow earnings per share by 15 percent per year and increase Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) to 15 percent. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined on a consolidated basis as gross profit, less SG&A expense, plus depreciation expense, plus amortization expense. EBITDA excludes special charges, net. EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as EBITDA divided by net revenue. ROIC is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as (gross profit less SG&A expense, less taxes at the effective tax rate plus income from equity method investments, calculated using trailing 12 month information) divided by (the sum of notes payable, current maturities of long-term debt, long-term debt, redeemable non-controlling interest and total equity). Our five-year plan introduced in the summer of 2011 (for fiscal years 2011 through 2015) anticipated that these financial targets could be achieved in 2015. Because we experienced some operational difficulties in 2014 we now expect that these long term goals will be achieved in 2016 at the earliest.
In 2015 we expect organic revenue growth at the low end of our long-term growth targets of 5 to 8 percent. We expect our momentum in the Asia Pacific and Construction Products operating segments to again lead our growth in the coming year. We anticipate modest revenue growth in the Americas Adhesives and EIMEA operating segments, with EIMEAs revenue performance expected to improve in the second half of 2015 following the completion of our Business Integration Project. We expect that the strengthening of the US dollar relative to the Euro will dampen our revenue growth rate in 2015 relative to 2014 by 3 percentage points or more. We expect our cost of raw materials to remain relatively flat compared to the prior year, with the potential for some improvement in input costs during the fiscal year as the benefit of lower crude oil prices are realized. Our gross profit margin is expected to increase in 2015, primarily driven by eliminating costs and inefficiencies related to the completion of the Business Integration Project in EIMEA and the absence of the incremental costs experienced in our North America adhesive business in 2014 related to the implementation of Project ONE. SG&A expenses should increase at a lower rate than the increase in net revenue. Overall, we expect our EBITDA margin to be approximately 13 percent for the full year.
Our total capital expenditures will be reduced significantly in 2015 relative to 2014 reflecting the conclusion of the large investment phase of the Business Integration Project in EIMEA and the suspension of Project ONE. We expect total 2015 capital expenditures to be approximately $70.0 million. We expect that our 2016 capital expenditures will move toward normal levels, or about 2.5 percent of net revenue.
Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates: Managements discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition are based upon Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the
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reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We believe the critical accounting policies and areas that require the most significant judgments and estimates to be used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements are pension and other postretirement plan assumptions; goodwill impairment assessment; long-lived assets recoverability; product, environmental and other litigation liabilities; and income tax accounting.
Pension and Other Postretirement Plan Assumptions: We sponsor defined-benefit pension plans in both the U.S. and non-U.S. entities. Also in the U.S. we sponsor other postretirement plans for health care and life insurance benefits. Expenses and liabilities for the pension plans and other postretirement plans are actuarially calculated. These calculations are based on our assumptions related to the discount rate, expected return on assets, projected salary increases and health care cost trend rates. Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements includes disclosure of assumptions employed in these measurements for both the non-U.S. and U.S. plans.
The discount rate assumption is determined using an actuarial yield curve approach, which results in a discount rate that reflects the characteristics of the plan. The approach identifies a broad population of corporate bonds that meet the quality and size criteria for the particular plan. We use this approach rather than a specific index that has a certain set of bonds that may or may not be representative of the characteristics of our particular plan. A higher discount rate reduces the present value of the pension obligations. The discount rate for the U.S. pension plan was 4.10 percent at November 29, 2014, as compared to 4.77 percent at November 30, 2013 and 3.83 percent at December 1, 2012. Net periodic pension cost for a given fiscal year is based on assumptions developed at the end of the previous fiscal year. A discount rate reduction of 0.5 percentage points at November 29, 2014 would increase U.S. pension and other postretirement plan expense approximately $0.4 million (pre-tax) in fiscal 2015. Discount rates for non-U.S. plans are determined in a manner consistent with the U.S. plan.
The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption for the U.S. pension plan was 7.75 percent in 2014 compared to 7.75 percent for 2013 and 8.00 percent for 2012. Our expected long-term rate of return on U.S. plan assets was based on our target asset allocation assumption of 60 percent equities and 40 percent fixed-income. Management, in conjunction with our external financial advisors, determines the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets by considering the expected future returns and volatility levels for each asset class that are based on historical returns and forward looking observations. For 2014 the expected long-term rate of return on the target equities allocation was 8.5 percent and the expected long-term rate of return on the target fixed-income allocation was 5.0 percent. The total plan rate of return assumption included an estimate of the impact of diversification and the plan expense. For 2015, the expected long-term rate of return on assets will continue to be 7.75 percent with an expected long-term rate of return on the target equities allocation of 8.5 percent and an expected long-term rate of return on target fixed-income allocation of 5.0 percent. A change of 0.5 percentage points for the expected return on assets assumption would impact U.S. net pension and other postretirement plan expense by approximately $2.2 million (pre-tax).
Management, in conjunction with our external financial advisors, uses the actual historical rates of return of the asset categories to assess the reasonableness of the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. The most recent 10-year and 20-year historical equity returns are shown in the table below. Our expected rate of return on our total portfolio is consistent with the historical patterns observed over longer time frames.
U.S. Pension Plan Historical actual rates of return |
Total Portfolio |
Equities | Fixed Income |
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10-year period |
7.4 | % | 7.0 | % | (*)9.2 | % | ||||||
20-year period |
9.3 | % | 9.0 | % | (*)9.2 | % |
(*) | Beginning in 2006, our target allocation migrated from 100 percent equities to our current allocation of 60 percent equities and 40 percent fixed-income. The historical actual rate of return for the fixed income of 9.2 percent is since inception (9 years). |
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The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption for non-U.S. pension plans was a weighted-average of 6.17 percent in 2014. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption used in each non-U.S. plan is determined on a plan-by-plan basis for each local jurisdiction and is based on expected future returns for the investment mix of assets currently in the portfolio for that plan. Management, in conjunction with our external financial advisors, develops expected rates of return for each plan, considers expected long-term returns for each asset category in the plan, reviews expectations for inflation for each local jurisdiction, and estimates the impact of active management of the plans assets. Our largest non-U.S. pension plans are in the United Kingdom and Germany. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets for Germany was 5.75 percent and the historical rate of return since inception (17 years) for the total asset portfolio in Germany was 4.4 percent. The expected rate of return on our German portfolio of 5.75 percent assumes that market returns will improve in the future to be more in line with historical market patterns observed over longer time frames. In addition, we have modified our investment strategy for the German plan to include a more diversified pool of equity and fixed-income investments and, therefore, we currently expect the performance of the plan assets to improve going forward. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets for the United Kingdom was 6.69 percent and the historical rate of return since inception (18 years) for the total asset portfolio in the United Kingdom was 7.1 percent. Management, in conjunction with our external financial advisors, uses actual historical returns of the asset portfolio to assess the reasonableness of the expected rate of return for each plan. Since both of these non-U.S. plans have been in existence for less than 20-years, the historical rate of return for each plan has been affected by a period of very poor market conditions by any longer term standards.
The projected salary increase assumption is based on historic trends and comparisons to the external market. Higher rates of increase result in higher pension expenses. As this rate is also a long-term expected rate, it is less likely to change on an annual basis. In the U.S., we have used the rate of 4.50 percent for 2014, 4.50 percent for 2013 and 5.00 percent for 2012.
Goodwill: Goodwill is the excess of cost of an acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a purchase business combination. Goodwill is assigned to reporting units at the date the goodwill is initially recorded. Once goodwill has been assigned to a reporting unit, it no longer retains its association with a particular acquisition, and all the activities within a reporting unit are available to support the value of goodwill. Accounting standards require us to test goodwill for impairment annually or more often if circumstances or events indicate a change in the estimated fair value may have occurred.
The goodwill impairment analysis is a two-step process. The first step used to identify potential impairment involves comparing each reporting units estimated fair value to its carrying value, including goodwill. We use a discounted cash flow approach to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. Our judgment is required in developing the assumptions for the discounted cash flow model. These assumptions include revenue growth rates, profit margin percentages, discount rates, perpetuity growth rates, future capital expenditures and working capital requirements. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill is considered to not be impaired. If the carrying value exceeds estimated fair value, there is an indication of potential impairment and the second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment.
The second step of the process involves the calculation of an implied fair value of goodwill for each reporting unit for which step one indicated impairment. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in a manner similar to how goodwill is calculated in a business combination, by measuring the excess of the estimated fair value of the reporting unit as calculated in step one, over the estimated fair values of the individual assets, liabilities and identifiable intangibles as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill exceeds the carrying value of goodwill assigned to the reporting unit, there is no impairment. If the carrying value of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. An impairment loss cannot exceed the carrying value of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit, and the loss establishes a new basis in the goodwill. Subsequent reversal of goodwill impairment losses is not permitted.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, we conducted the required annual test of goodwill for impairment. We performed the goodwill impairment analysis on our reporting units by using a discount rate determined by management to result in the most representative fair value of the business as a whole. There were no indications of impairment in
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any of our reporting units. We also performed a sensitivity analysis by using a discount rate at the high end of our range to confirm the reasonableness of our goodwill impairment analysis. No indications of impairment in any of our reporting units were indicated by the sensitivity analysis.
Of the goodwill balance of $256.0 million as of November 29, 2014, $71.3 million is allocated to the Americas Adhesives reporting unit and $20.8 million is allocated to the Construction Products reporting unit. In both of these reporting units, the calculated fair value substantially exceeded the carrying value of the net assets. The EIMEA reporting unit had a goodwill balance of $139.7 million as of November 29, 2014. The calculated fair value of this reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 74 percent. The goodwill balance in the Asia Pacific reporting unit is $24.2 million as of November 29, 2014. The calculated fair value exceeded its carrying value by approximately 59 percent. In both of these reporting units, the calculated fair value exceeded the carrying value by a reasonable margin.
In 2014 our EIMEA reporting unit net revenue declined 1.8 percent over 2013, mainly due to reduced sales volume. Projected cash flows used in the fair value calculation in the fourth quarter of 2014 were based on no net revenue growth in 2015 and then growth in the years beyond 2015 in the low-single digits for the remaining years. Operating earnings for the EIMEA reporting unit are projected to grow primarily due to revenue growing at a higher rate than manufacturing and SG&A expenses.
The Asia Pacific reporting unit had net revenue growth of 9.2 percent in 2014 compared to 2013. Projected cash flows used in the fair value calculation in the fourth quarter of 2014 were based on continued growth in 2015 of 11.0 percent. For years beyond 2015, net revenue projections assume continued growth in the high-single digits through 2019 with a leveling off in the mid-single digits. Operating earnings for the Asia Pacific reporting unit are projected to grow primarily due to revenue growing at a higher rate than SG&A expenses.
If the economy or business environment falter and we are unable to achieve our assumed revenue growth rates or profit margin percentages, our projections used would need to be remeasured, which could impact the carrying value of our goodwill in one or more of our reporting units. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recoverability of Long-Lived Assets: The assessment of the recoverability of long-lived assets reflects our assumptions and estimates. Factors that we must estimate when performing impairment tests include sales volume, prices, inflation, currency exchange rates, tax rates and capital spending. Significant judgment is involved in estimating these factors, and they include inherent uncertainties. The measurement of the recoverability of these assets is dependent upon the accuracy of the assumptions used in making these estimates and how the estimates compare to the eventual future operating performance of the specific businesses to which the assets are attributed.
Judgments made by us include the expected useful lives of long-lived assets. The ability to realize undiscounted cash flows in excess of the carrying amounts of such assets is affected by factors such as the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the assets, changes in economic conditions and changes in operating performance.
Product, Environmental and Other Litigation Liabilities: As disclosed in Item 3. and in Note 1 and Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, we are subject to various claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings. Reserves for loss contingencies associated with these matters are established when it is determined that a liability is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The assessment of the probable liabilities is based on the facts and circumstances known at the time that the financial statements are being prepared. For cases in which it is determined that a liability is probable but only a range for the potential loss exists, the minimum amount of the range is recorded and subsequently adjusted as better information becomes available.
For cases in which insurance coverage is available, the gross amount of the estimated liabilities is accrued, and a receivable is recorded for any probable estimated insurance recoveries. A discussion of environmental, product and other litigation liabilities is disclosed in Item 3. and Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Based upon currently available facts, we do not believe that the ultimate resolution of any pending legal proceeding, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our long-term financial condition. However, adverse developments and/or periodic settlements could negatively affect our results of operations or cash flows in one or more future quarters.
Income Tax Accounting: As part of the process of preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, we are required to estimate income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. The process involves estimating actual current tax expense along with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for book and tax purposes. These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more-likely-than-not to be realized. We have considered future taxable income and ongoing tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance. Increases in the valuation allowance result in additional expense to be reflected within the tax provision in the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of November 29, 2014, the valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets totaled $16.4 million.
We recognize tax benefits for tax positions for which it is more-likely-than-not that the tax position will be sustained by the applicable tax authority at the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We do not recognize a financial statement benefit for a tax position that does not meet the more-likely-than-not threshold. We believe that our liabilities for income taxes reflect the most likely outcome. It is difficult to predict the final outcome or the timing of the resolution of any particular tax position. Future changes in judgment related to the resolution of tax positions will impact earnings in the quarter of such change. We adjust our income tax liabilities related to tax positions in light of changing facts and circumstances. Settlement with respect to a tax position would usually require cash. Based upon our analysis of tax positions taken on prior year returns and expected tax positions to be taken for the current year tax returns, we have identified gross uncertain tax positions of $4.8 million as of November 29, 2014.
We have not recorded U.S. deferred income taxes for certain of our non-U.S. subsidiaries undistributed earnings as such amounts are intended to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the U.S. Should we change our business strategies related to these non-U.S. subsidiaries, additional U.S. tax liabilities could be incurred. It is not practical to estimate the amount of these additional tax liabilities. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on income tax accounting.
Results of Operations
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$ | 2,104.5 | $ | 2,047.0 | $ | 1,886.2 | 2.8 | % | 8.5 | % |
Net revenue in 2014 increased 2.8 percent from 2013. The 2013 net revenue was 8.5 percent higher than the net revenue in 2012. We review variances in net revenue in terms of changes related to product pricing, sales volume, changes in foreign currency exchange rates and major acquisitions. The pricing/sales volume variance and small acquisitions including ProSpec construction products, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2014, are viewed as organic growth. The following table shows the net revenue variance analysis for the past two years:
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Organic sales growth was 3.1 percent in 2014 compared to 2013. The 3.1 percent organic sales growth in 2014 was led by 18.7 percent growth in Construction Products, 11.2 percent growth in Asia Pacific and 2.4 percent growth in Americas Adhesives. The majority of the negative currency impact was driven by the weakening of the Australian dollar and the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar.
Organic sales growth was 1.6 percent in 2013 compared to 2012. The 1.6 percent organic sales growth in 2013 was led by 7.8 percent growth in Construction Products, 6.5 percent growth in Asia Pacific and 1.6 percent growth in Americas Adhesives. The majority of the positive currency impact was driven by the strengthening of the Euro against the U.S. dollar. The acquired business added $121.8 million to net revenue in 2013 compared to 2012.
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$ | 1,213.5 | $ | 1,161.6 | $ | 1,084.3 | 4.5 | % | 7.1 | % | ||||||||||
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357.7 | 315.2 | 284.7 | 13.5 | % | 10.7 | % | |||||||||||||
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$ | 1,571.2 | $ | 1,476.8 | $ | 1,369.0 | 6.4 | % | 7.9 | % | ||||||||||
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74.7 | % | 72.1 | % | 72.6 | % |
Raw material costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 100 basis points in 2014 relative to 2013, reflecting increases in raw materials costs as well as changes in product pricing and sales mix. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of revenue increased 160 basis points compared to last year mainly driven by cost associated with the implementation of our new ERP system as well as business integration costs that are not classified as special charges. As a result, cost of sales as a percentage of net revenue increased 260 basis points.
The 7.9 percent increase in cost of sales for 2013 compared to 2012 was driven by the inclusion of the acquired business for the full year of 2013, offset by the recognition of the non-cash charge for the sale of inventories revalued at the date of the acquisition, which increased cost of sales by 20 basis points in 2012. Cost of sales as a percentage of net revenue decreased 50 basis points primarily driven by synergies from integrating the acquired business and benefits realized from the Business Integration Project. Raw material costs as a percentage of net revenue decreased 80 basis points relative to the prior year, reflecting material cost synergies and other profit
improvement initiatives undertaken over the year. Other manufacturing costs as a percentage of revenue increased by 30 basis points compared to last year.
Gross profit
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$ | 533.3 | $ | 570.2 | $ | 517.3 | (6.5 | )% | 10.2 | % | ||||||||||
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25.3 | % | 27.9 | % | 27.4 | % |
Gross profit in 2014 decreased $36.9 million compared to 2013 and gross profit margin declined 260 basis points. The increases in raw materials in addition to the cost associated with the implementation of our new ERP system as well as business integration costs that are not classified as special charges were the main factors to the gross profit reduction.
Gross profit in 2013 increased $52.9 million compared to 2012 and gross profit margin improved 50 basis points. The synergies from integrating the acquired business and the recognition of the non-cash charge for the sale of inventories revalued at the date of the acquisition, which reduced gross profit margin 20 basis points in 2012, were the primary reasons for the margin improvement.
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Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses
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$ | 383.4 | $ | 374.7 | $ | 354.7 | 2.3 | % | 5.6 | % | ||||||||||
Percent of net revenue |
18.2 | % | 18.3 | % | 18.8 | % |
SG&A expenses for 2014 increased $8.7 million or 2.3 percent compared to 2013. As a percentage of net revenue, SG&A expenses decreased 10 basis points due to ongoing cost control efforts offsetting higher spending for Project ONE.
SG&A expenses for 2013 increased $20.0 million or 5.6 percent compared to 2012. The 50 basis point decrease in SG&A expense as a percentage of net revenue was driven by effective cost controls and the ongoing benefits of the Business Integration Project.
We make SG&A expense plans at the beginning of each fiscal year and barring significant changes in business conditions or our outlook for the future, we maintain these spending plans for the entire year. Management routinely monitors our SG&A spending relative to these fiscal year plans for each operating segment and for the company overall. We feel it is important to maintain a consistent spending program in this area as many of the activities within the SG&A category such as the sales force, technology development, and customer service are critical elements of our business strategy.
Special Charges, net
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Special Charges, net |
$ | 51.5 | $ | 45.1 | $ | 52.5 |
The following table provides detail of special charges, net:
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$ | 7.9 | $ | 8.7 | $ | 18.2 | ||||||
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The integration of the industrial adhesives business we acquired in March 2012 involves a significant amount of restructuring and capital investment to optimize the new combined entity. In addition to this acquisition, we announced our intentions to take a series of actions in our existing EIMEA operating segment to improve the profitability and future growth prospects of this operating segment. We combined these two initiatives into a single project which we refer to as the Business Integration Project. During the years ended November 29, 2014, November 30, 2013 and December 1, 2012, we incurred special charges, net of $51.5 million, $45.1 million and $52.5 million respectively, for costs related to the Business Integration Project.
Acquisition and transformation related costs of $7.9 million for the year ended November 29, 2014 and $8.7 million for the year ended November 30, 2013 include costs related to organization consulting, financial advisory and legal services necessary to integrate the acquired business into our existing operating segments. For the year ended December 1, 2012 acquisition and transformation related costs of $18.2 million include $24.7 million of costs related to organization consulting, investment advisory, financial advisory, legal and valuation services necessary to acquire and integrate the acquired business and other costs related to the acquisition including an expense of $4.3 million to make a bridge loan available if needed and an expense of $0.8 million related to the purchase of a foreign currency option to hedge a portion of the acquisition purchase price. These costs were partially offset by a net gain of $11.6 million on forward currency contracts used to economically hedge the purchase price of the pending acquisition after the price was established.
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During the year ended November 29, 2014, we incurred workforce reduction costs of $3.2 million, cash facility exit costs of $25.2 million, non-cash facility exit costs of $6.9 million and other incremental transformation related costs of $8.3 million including the cost of personnel directly working on the integration. During the year ended November 30, 2013, we incurred workforce reduction costs of $9.8 million, cash facility exit costs of $11.8 million, non-cash facility exit costs of $6.1 million and other incremental transformation related costs of $8.7 million including the cost of personnel directly working on the integration. During the year ended December 1, 2012, we incurred workforce reduction costs of $28.1 million, cash facility exit costs of $1.0 million, non-cash facility exit costs of $3.2 million and other incremental transformation related costs of $2.0 million including the cost of personnel directly working on the integration.
We present operating segment information consistent with how we organize our business internally, assess performance and make decisions regarding the allocation of resources. Segment operating income is defined as gross profit less selling, general and administrative expenses. Because this definition excludes special charges, we have not allocated special charges to the operating segments or included them in Managements Discussion & Analysis of operating segment results. For informational purposes only, the following table provides the special charges, net attributable to each operating segment for the periods presented:
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$ | 3.1 | $ | 7.9 | $ | 7.2 | ||||||
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The benefits of the Business Integration Project are expected to be substantial. We have plans to create annual cash cost savings and other cash pretax profit improvement benefits aggregating to $90.0 million when the various integration activities are complete. The Business Integration Project activities were expected to improve the EBITDA margin of the global business from just under 11 percent in 2011 to a target level of 15 percent by 2015. The achievement of the cost savings will be delayed due to project delays and higher than expected implementation costs. We now believe that the 15 percent EBITDA margin goal will be achieved in 2016 or shortly thereafter.
We estimated the total costs of the Business Integration Project to be approximately $125.0 million. Primarily due to delays in completing the EIMEA portion of the project, we expect total project costs will exceed this estimate by approximately 30 percent. The following table provides detail of costs incurred inception-to-date as of November 29, 2014 for the Business Integration Project:
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From the inception of the project we have focused on three key metrics which track the bulk of the Business Integration Project cost savings and profit improvement objectives: (1) cost savings achieved through workforce reductions, (2) cost reductions achieved through facility closures and consolidation and (3) the EBITDA margin of the business relative to our expected trend over the timeframe of the project. Since the project commenced over three years ago many changes have occurred in the project and within the underlying business. These changes make it difficult to accurately measure the cost savings according to the original metrics that we established. Therefore, going forward we will focus on the EBITDA margin goal of 15 percent as the performance metric for this project. For the year ended November 29, 2014, November 30, 2013 and December 1, 2012, we achieved EBITDA margin of 10.2 percent, 12.4 percent and 11.5 percent, respectively.
Asset impairment charges
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Asset impairment charges |
$ | | $ | | $ | 1.5 |
In 2012, we recorded pre-tax asset impairment charges of $1.5 million to write down the value of two of our cost basis investments to fair value.
Other income (expense), net
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Other income (expense), net |
$ | 0.7 | $ | (3.8 | ) | $ | 0.8 |
Interest income was $0.4 million in 2014 compared to $0.7 million in 2013 and $1.7 million in 2012. The lower interest income in 2014 compared to 2013 was due to lower average cash balances held globally. The lower interest income in 2013 compared to 2012 was due to lower interest rates in EIMEA and a change in mix from cash held in countries with higher interest rates to countries with lower interest rates. Currency transaction and remeasurement losses were $2.5 million, $4.1 million and $1.2 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Gains on disposal of fixed assets were $2.8 million, $0.3 million and $0.6 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Interest expense
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Interest expense |
$ | 19.7 | $ | 19.1 | $ | 19.8 |
Interest expense was $19.7 million in 2014 compared to $19.1 million in 2013 and $19.8 million in 2012. The higher interest expense in 2014 compared to 2013 was due to higher average debt balances, partially offset by higher capitalized interest on capital projects. The lower interest expense in 2013 compared to 2012 was due to higher capitalized interest on capital projects, partially offset by higher average debt balances. We capitalized interest of $2.7 million, $1.9 million and $0.2 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Income taxes
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Income taxes |
$ | 34.3 | $ | 39.9 | $ | 30.5 | ||||||
Effective tax rate |
43.3 | % | 31.3 | % | 34.0 | % |
Income tax expense in 2014 of $34.3 million includes $1.4 million of discrete tax benefits in both the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. Income tax expense in 2013 of $39.9 million included $2.4 million of discrete tax benefits
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in both the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. Excluding discrete items, the overall effective tax rate increased by 11.9 percentage points in 2014 as compared to 2013. The increase in the tax rate is principally due to a change in the geographic mix of pre-tax earnings and reduced tax benefit for special charges, net.
Income tax expense in 2013 of $39.9 million includes $2.4 million of discrete tax benefits in both the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. Income tax expense in 2012 of $30.5 million included $2.0 million of discrete tax expense in both the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. Excluding discrete items, the overall effective tax rate increased by 3.5 percentage points in 2013 as compared to 2012. The increase in the tax rate is principally due to a change in the geographic mix of pre-tax earnings and reduced tax benefit for special charges, net.
Income from equity method investments
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Income from equity method investments |
$ | 5.2 | $ | 8.4 | $ | 9.2 |
The income from equity method investments relates to our 50 percent ownership of the Sekisui-Fuller joint venture in Japan. Sekisui-Fullers net income measured in Japanese yen was higher in 2014 compared to 2013 and 2012, but the weakening of the yen in 2014 caused the net income in U.S. dollars to be lower. The results reflect the lower net income recorded in U.S. dollars in 2014 compared to 2013 and 2012. Income from equity method investments was negatively impacted in 2014 by a correction of an error in the carrying value of our investment in Sekisui-Fuller in the amount of $1.6 million. See Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
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Income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
$ | | $ | 1.2 | $ | 57.6 |
The income from discontinued operations, net of tax, relates to the results of operations and the gain on the sale of the Central America Paints business, which we sold August 6, 2012. In 2013, in conjunction with filing the fiscal year 2012 tax return, we recorded a reduction in the income tax expense of $1.2 million related to the sale of the Central America Paints business. The $57.6 million in 2012 includes the after-tax gain on the sale of our Central America Paints business of $51.1 million.
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
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Net income attributable to non-controlling interests |
$ | (0.4 | ) | $ | (0.4 | ) | $ | (0.2 | ) |
The net income attributable to non-controlling interests relates to the redeemable non-controlling interest in HBF Kimya.
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller
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Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller |
$ | 49.8 | $ | 96.8 | $ | 125.6 | (48.6 | )% | (23.0 | )% | ||||||||||
Percent of net revenue |
2.4 | % | 4.7 | % | 6.7 | % |
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller was $49.8 million in 2014 compared to $96.8 million in 2013 and $125.6 million in 2012. Fiscal year 2014 included $51.5 million of special charges, net ($45.2 million after-tax and a negative $0.88 effect on diluted earnings per share) for costs related to the Business Integration Project compared
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to $45.1 million ($35.3 million after-tax) in 2013 and $52.5 million ($35.4 million after-tax) in 2012. 2012 included $57.6 million of income from discontinued operations, net of tax, inclusive of an after-tax gain on the sale of discontinued operations of $51.1 million. Diluted earnings per share, from continuing operations, was $0.97 per share in 2014, $1.87 per share for 2013 and $1.34 per share for 2012.
Operating Segment Results
We are required to report segment information in the same way that we internally organize our business for assessing performance and making decisions regarding allocation of resources. For segment evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, segment operating income is defined as gross profit less SG&A expenses. Segment operating income excludes special charges, net and asset impairment charges. Inter-segment revenues are recorded at cost plus a markup for administrative costs. Corporate expenses are fully allocated to each operating segment. Our operations are managed through four reportable segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA, Asia Pacific and Construction Products.
The tables below provide certain information regarding the net revenue and segment operating income of each of our operating segments.
Net Revenue by Segment
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$ | 920.7 | 44 | % | $ | 902.6 | 44 | % | $ | 838.6 | 44 | % | ||||||||||||
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719.8 | 34 | % | 733.2 | 36 | % | 672.4 | 36 | % | |||||||||||||||
Asia Pacific |
275.8 | 13 | % | 252.6 | 12 | % | 228.1 | 12 | % | |||||||||||||||
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188.2 | 9 | % | 158.6 | 8 | % | 147.1 | 8 | % | |||||||||||||||
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$ | 103.3 | 69 | % | $ | 123.3 | 63 | % | $ | 112.4 | 69 | % | ||||||||||||
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$ | 920.7 | $ | 902.6 | $ | 838.6 | 2.0 | % | 7.6 | % | ||||||||||
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$ | 103.3 | $ | 123.3 | $ | 112.4 | (16.2 | )% | 9.7 | % | ||||||||||
Segment profit margin % |
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Net revenue increased 7.6 percent in 2013 compared to 2012. The 1.6 percent increase in organic sales growth was attributable to a 1.9 percent increase in volume offset by a 0.3 percent decrease in pricing. The acquired business added $51.7 million to net revenue. The sales volume increase was driven by changes in product mix as sales volume growth in several market segments was offset by declines in other market segments, generally in line with end market conditions. Segment operating income increased 9.7 percent compared to 2012 and segment profit margin increased by 30 basis points. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue decreased 90 basis points as a result of synergies from integrating the acquired business and other profit margin improvement initiatives in 2013. The margin benefit from lower raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue was partially offset by higher manufacturing and SG&A costs as a percentage of net revenue.
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$ | 719.8 | $ | 733.2 | $ | 672.4 | (1.8 | )% | 9.0 | % | ||||||||||
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$ | 30.5 | $ | 51.5 | $ | 34.4 | (40.8 | )% | 49.4 | % | ||||||||||
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4.2 | % | 7.0 | % | 5.1 | % |
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Net revenue decreased 1.8 percent in 2014 compared to 2013. Pricing increased 0.4 percent offset by a 2.5 percent decrease in sales volume. The stronger Euro partially offset by weaker Turkish lira, Indian rupee and Egyptian pound compared to the U.S. dollar resulted in a 0.3 percent increase in net revenue. Sales volume was down in core Europe reflecting the generally soft end market conditions across most of the region and the negative impact of deteriorated customer service levels due to the Business Integration Project. Sales volume growth was generated in the emerging markets, mainly in India and Turkey. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue increased 90 basis points in 2014 compared to 2013 primarily due to an increase in vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) costs in the second half of 2014. All other manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue were 190 basis points higher than last year mainly due to business integration costs that are not classified as special charges. Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue were flat. In 2014, segment operating income decreased 40.8 percent and segment profit margin decreased 280 basis points compared to 2013.
Net revenue increased 9.0 percent in 2013 compared to 2012. Pricing increased 1.5 percent offset by a 3.0 percent decrease in sales volume. The stronger Euro compared to the U.S. dollar resulted in a 1.5 percent increase in net revenue. The acquired business contributed $60.3 million of net revenue. Sales volume was down in core Europe reflecting the generally soft end market conditions across most of the region, especially in the southern region and for durable assembly type products which are associated with more cyclical end markets. In addition, we experienced some planned and unplanned volume losses due to negative impacts of the Business Integration Project. Volume growth was generated in the emerging markets of the region, especially Turkey, India and Russia. In 2013, segment operating income increased 49.4 percent and segment profit margin increased 190 basis points compared to 2012. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue decreased 130 basis points in 2013 compared to 2012. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue which declined 100 basis points relative to the prior year, due primarily to the Business Integration Project, also contributed to the increase in segment profit margin.
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$ | 275.8 | $ | 252.6 | $ | 228.1 | 9.2 | % | 10.7 | % | ||||||||||
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$ | 9.3 | $ | 9.8 | $ | 7.4 | (4.6 | )% | 32.8 | % | ||||||||||
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3.4 | % | 3.9 | % | 3.2 | % |
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Net revenue for 2013 increased 10.7 percent compared to 2012. Organic growth was 6.5 percent reflecting an 8.3 percent increase in sales volume offset by a 1.8 percent decrease in pricing. Volume growth was driven mainly by China as market conditions improve in this region, however volume declined in both Australia and Southeast
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Asia compared to 2012 consistent with current market and economic conditions. Net revenue increased $9.8 million from the acquired business. Segment operating income increased $2.4 million and segment profit margin increased 70 basis points in 2013 compared to 2012. Raw material costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 90 basis points in 2013 compared to 2012. Manufacturing costs as a percentage of net revenue increased 20 basis points due to investments that we are making related to our electronics business. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 170 basis points compared to 2012.
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$ | 188.2 | $ | 158.6 | $ | 147.1 | 18.7 | % | 7.8 | % | ||||||||||
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$ | 6.7 | $ | 10.9 | $ | 8.3 | (39.1 | )% | 31.3 | % | ||||||||||
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Net revenue increased 18.7 percent in 2014 driven by 20.4 percent increase in sales volume offset by a 1.7 percent decrease in pricing compared to 2013. The increase in sales volume was primarily attributed to continued market share gains with several key retail partners. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue increased by 190 basis points in 2014 relative to 2013 primarily due to changes in sales mix. Manufacturing cost as a percentage of net revenue increased by 240 basis points mainly due to lower productivity rates as new business was ramped up. Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased 90 basis points compared to 2013. Segment operating income decreased 39.1 percent and segment profit margin decreased 340 basis points compared to 2013.
Net revenue increased 7.8 percent in 2013 driven by an 8.9 percent increase in sales volume offset by a 1.1 percent decrease in pricing compared to 2012. The increase in sales volume was primarily attributed to continued market share gains with several key retail partners. Segment operating income increased 31.3 percent and segment profit margin increased 120 basis points compared to 2012. Raw material cost as a percentage of net revenue declined by 20 basis points in 2013 relative to 2012 primarily due to changes in the mix of products sold. The improvement in segment profit margin was also driven by lower manufacturing and SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue as these expenses increased at a lower rate than net revenue growth.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Total cash and cash equivalents as of November 29, 2014 were $77.6 million as compared to $155.1 million as of November 30, 2013. Total long and short-term debt was $574.8 million as of November 29, 2014 and $492.9 million as of November 30, 2013.
We believe that cash flows from operating activities will be adequate to meet our ongoing liquidity and capital expenditure needs. In addition, we believe we have the ability to obtain both short-term and long-term debt to meet our financing needs for the foreseeable future. Cash available in the United States has historically been sufficient and we expect it will continue to be sufficient to fund U.S. operations and U.S. capital spending and U.S. pension and other post retirement benefit contributions in addition to funding U.S. acquisitions, dividend payments, debt service and share repurchases as needed. For those international earnings considered to be reinvested indefinitely, we currently have no intention to, and plans do not indicate a need to, repatriate these funds for U.S. operations.
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Our credit agreements include restrictive covenants that, if not met, could lead to a renegotiation of our credit lines and a significant increase in our cost of financing. At November 29, 2014, we were in compliance with all covenants of our contractual obligations.
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All Debt Instruments | Not greater than 3.5 | 2.6 |
TTM = trailing 12 months
EBITDA for covenant purposes is defined as consolidated net income, plus (i) interest expense, (ii) taxes, (iii) depreciation and amortization, (iv) non-cash impairment losses, (v) extraordinary non-cash losses incurred other than in the ordinary course of business, (vi) nonrecurring extraordinary non-cash restructuring charges, (vii) [reserved] , (viii) cash expenses incurred during fiscal years 2013 through 2015 in connection with facilities consolidation, restructuring and integration, discontinuance of operations, work force reduction, sale or abandonment of assets other than inventory, and professional and other fees incurred in connection with the acquired business or the restructuring of the companys Europe, India, Middle East and Africa operations, not to exceed (x) $39.8 million for the period beginning with the fiscal quarter ending November 30, 2013 through and including the fiscal quarter ending May 31, 2014 and (y) $20.0 million for the period beginning with the fiscal quarter ending August 30, 2014 through and including the fiscal quarter ending November 28, 2015, (ix) cash expenses related to the Tonsan acquisition for advisory services and for arranging financing for the acquired business (including the non-cash write-off of deferred financing costs and any loss or expense on foreign exchange transactions intended to hedge the purchase price for the acquired business) with cash expenses not to exceed $10.0 million, minus extraordinary non-cash gains incurred other than in the ordinary course of business. For the Total Indebtedness / TTM EBITDA ratio, TTM EBITDA is adjusted for the pro forma results from Material Acquisitions and Material Divestitures as if the acquisition or divestiture occurred at the beginning of the calculation period. Additional detail is provided in the Form 8-K dated October 31, 2014.
We believe we have the ability to meet all of our contractual obligations and commitments in fiscal 2015.
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Of the $77.6 million in cash and cash equivalents as of November 29, 2014, $70.9 million was held outside the U.S. Of the $70.9 million of cash held outside the U.S., earnings on $63.1 million are indefinitely reinvested outside of the U.S. It is not practical for us to determine the U.S. tax implications of the repatriation of these funds.
There are no contractual or regulatory restrictions on the ability of consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries to transfer funds in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances to us, except for: 1) a credit facility limitation restricting investments, loans, advances or capital contributions from the U.S. parent corporation, the Irish financing subsidiary, and the Construction Products subsidiary in excess of $100.0 million, 2) a credit facility limitation that provides total investments, loans, advances or guarantees not otherwise permitted in the credit
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agreement for all subsidiaries shall not exceed $125.0 million in the aggregate and 3) typical statutory restrictions, which prohibit distributions in excess of net capital or similar tests. The 2012 Forbo acquisition and any investments, loans, and advances established to consummate the Forbo acquisition are excluded from the credit facility limitations described above. Additionally, we have taken the income tax position that the majority of our cash in non-U.S. locations is indefinitely reinvested.
We rely on operating cash flow, short-term borrowings and long-term debt to provide for the working capital needs of our operations. We believe that we have the ability to obtain both short-term and long-term debt to meet our financing needs for the foreseeable future.
Debt Outstanding and Debt Capacity
Notes Payable: Notes payable were $27.1 million at November 29, 2014. This amount mainly represented various short-term borrowings that were not part of committed lines. The weighted-average interest rates on these short-term borrowings were 11.3 percent in 2014 and 8.9 percent in 2013.
Long-Term Debt: Long-term debt consisted of senior notes and term loans. The Series A and Series B senior notes bear a fixed interest rate of 5.13 percent and mature in fiscal year 2017. The Series C and Series D senior notes bear a fixed interest rate of 5.61 percent and mature in fiscal year 2020. The Series E senior notes bear a fixed interest rate of 4.12 percent and mature in fiscal year 2022. We are subject to prepayment penalties on our senior notes. As of November 29, 2014, make-whole premiums were estimated to be, if the entire debt were paid off, $50.5 million. We currently have no intention to prepay any senior notes.
We executed interest rate swap agreements for the purpose of obtaining a floating rate of interest on $75.0 million of the $150.0 million senior notes. We have designated the $75.0 million of senior note debt as the hedged item in a fair value hedge. As required by applicable accounting standards, we recorded an asset for the fair value of the interest rate swaps (hedging instruments) totaling $4.7 million and recognized a liability of $4.7 million for the change in the fair value of the senior notes attributable to the change in the risk being hedged. This calculation resulted in $154.7 million being recorded in long-term debt related to these senior notes as of November 29, 2014. For further information related to long-term debt see Note 7 to Consolidated Financial Statements.
On October 31, 2014, we entered into a credit agreement with a consortium of financial institutions under which we established a $300.0 million term loan that we can use to repay existing indebtedness, finance working capital needs, finance acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes. The term loan is committed financing that can be drawn at any time up to 270 days after October 31, 2014. At November 29, 2014, there was no balance drawn on the term loan. The interest rate on the term loan, if drawn, bears a floating interest rate at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 125 basis points and matures in 2019. There is no prepayment penalty on the term loan. See the discussion below regarding our lines of credit.
On October 31, 2014 we amended various provisions of the Note Purchase Agreements Series A through E, including the covenant definition of Consolidated EBITDA. As part of these amendments, the interest rate on the debt may increase based on a ratings grid. Additional details on the Note Purchase Agreement amendments can be found in the 8-K dated October 31, 2014.
Lines of Credit: We have a revolving credit agreement with a consortium of financial institutions at November 29, 2014. This credit agreement creates an unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility that we can draw upon for general corporate purposes up to a maximum of $300.0 million. Interest is payable at LIBOR plus 1.075 percent. A facility fee of 0.175 percent is payable quarterly. The interest rate and the facility fee are based on a rating grid. The credit facility expires on October 31, 2019. As of November 29, 2014, we had drawn $143.0 million on our lines of credit.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
As of November 29, 2014, goodwill totaled $256.0 million (14 percent of total assets) and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, totaled $195.9 million (10 percent of total assets).
The components of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets, net of amortization, by segment at November 29, 2014 are as follows:
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$ | 71.3 | $ | 139.7 | $ | 24.2 | $ | 20.8 | $ | 256.0 | ||||||||||
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17.5 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 31.9 | |||||||||||||||
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17.9 | 30.2 | 5.2 | 78.1 | 131.4 | |||||||||||||||
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1 | Other finite-lived intangible assets are related to operating segment trademarks. |
2 | Indefinite-lived intangible assets are related to EIMEA operating segment trademarks. |
Selected Metrics of Liquidity and Capital Resources
Key metrics we monitor are net working capital as a percent of annualized net revenue, trade account receivable days sales outstanding (DSO), inventory days on hand, free cash flow and debt capitalization ratio.
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Accounts receivable DSO2 |
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Free cash flow4 |
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Debt capitalization ratio5 |
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1 | Current quarter net working capital (trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts plus inventory minus trade payables) divided by annualized net revenue. |
2 | Trade receivables net of allowance for doubtful accounts multiplied by 56 (8 weeks) and divided by the net revenue for the last 2 months of the quarter. |
3 | Total inventory multiplied by 56 and divided by cost of sales (excluding delivery costs) for the last 2 months of the quarter. |
4 | Net cash provided by operations less purchased property, plant and equipment and dividends paid. |
5 | Total debt divided by (total debt plus total stockholders equity). |
Another key metric we measure is the return on invested capital, or ROIC. The calculation is represented by total return divided by total invested capital.
| Total return is defined as: gross profit less SG&A expenses, less taxes at the effective tax rate plus income from equity method investments. Total return is calculated using trailing 12 month information. |
| Total invested capital is defined as the sum of notes payable, current maturities of long-term debt, long-term debt, redeemable non-controlling interest and total equity. |
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We believe ROIC provides a true measure of return on capital invested and is focused on the long term. The following table shows the ROIC calculation as of November 29, 2014 and November 30, 2013 based on the definition above:
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Summary of Cash Flows
Cash Flows from Operating Activities from Continuing Operations
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$ | 29.7 | $ | 132.7 | $ | 108.6 |
Net income including non-controlling interest was $50.2 million in 2014, $97.2 million in 2013 and $125.9 million in 2012. Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $70.5 million in 2014 compared to $61.7 million in 2013 and $57.4 million in 2012. The higher depreciation and amortization expense in 2014 was directly related to the significant increase in capital expenditures in 2014 and 2013.
Changes in net working capital (trade receivables, inventory and trade payables) accounted for a use of cash of $69.6 million, $2.8 million and $39.2 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Following is an assessment of each of the net working capital components:
| Trade Receivables, net Changes in trade receivables resulted in an $18.9 million use of cash in 2014 as compared to $7.3 million use of cash in 2013 and a $17.3 million use of cash in 2012. The larger use of cash in 2014 was partially related to higher net revenue and a one day higher DSO compared to 2013. The DSO was 56 days at November 29, 2014, 55 days at November 30, 2013 and 56 days at December 1, 2012. |
| Inventory Changes in inventory resulted in a $36.2 million use of cash in 2014 as compared to a use of cash of $11.8 million in 2013 and a use of cash of $17.1 million in 2012. Inventory days on hand were 58 days at the end of 2014 as compared to 53 days at the end of 2013 and 53 days at the end of 2012, respectively. Inventory levels have increased to support the manufacturing transitions that are underway as part of the Business Integration Project and the implementation of our ERP system in North America. |
| Trade Payables Changes in trade payables resulted in a use of cash of $14.5 million in 2014 and a source of cash of $16.3 million in 2013 and a use of cash of $4.8 million in 2012. The use of cash in 2014 compared to the source of cash in 2013 was primarily related to the timing of payments. |
Contributions to our pension and other postretirement benefit plans were $12.6 million, $6.8 million and $9.8 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Changes in deferred income taxes resulted in a source of cash of $4.2 million in 2014 compared to a source of cash of $9.6 million in 2013 and a use of cash of $16.8 million in 2012. The source of cash in deferred income taxes in 2014 compared to 2013 was primarily related to an increase in our minimum pension liability. Income taxes payable resulted in a use of cash of $0.1 million, a use of cash of $17.9 million and a source of cash of $15.2 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The 2014 change in income taxes payable was related to lower net income and the timing of U.S. estimated tax payments. Other assets was a use of cash of $41.7 million, $13.8 million and $4.3 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The larger use of cash in 2014 was primarily related to prepaid taxes other than income taxes. Accrued compensation was a use of cash of $28.1 million in 2014, a source of cash of $3.8 million in 2013 and a source of
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cash of $21.0 million in 2012. The use of cash in 2014 relates to the payments of severance related costs as part of our Business Integration Project and lower accruals for our employee incentive plans. Other operating activity was a source of cash of $33.3 million in 2014 a use of cash of $11.1 million in 2013 and a use of cash of $2.1 million in 2012. The source of cash in 2014 was primarily related to the impact of a stronger U.S. dollar on intercompany transactions. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax reduced cash flows from operating activities by $1.2 million and $57.6 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively. The $57.6 million in 2012 includes an after-tax gain on the sale of our Central America Paints business of $51.1 million.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities from Continuing Operations
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Purchases of property plant and equipment were $139.8 million in 2014 as compared to $124.3 million in 2013 and $35.9 million in 2012. The increase in 2014 and 2013 was primarily related to capital expenditures for the Business Integration Project and our Project ONE ERP system.
In 2014 we purchased the ProSpec construction products business for $26.2 million and adjusted the purchase price of Plexbond Quimica for $0.2 million. We acquired Plexbond Quimica, S.A. for $10.2 million in 2013. We acquired the global industrial adhesives business of Forbo Holding AG for $404.7 million and the outstanding shares of Engent, Inc. for $7.9 million in 2012. In 2013 an adjustment of the purchase price for the Forbo industrial adhesives business acquisition reduced cash used in investing activities by $1.6 million. In 2013 we purchased technology for the use in electronics markets for $2.4 million. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on acquisitions.
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$ | 55.0 | $ | (48.7 | ) | $ | 273.9 |
Proceeds from long-term debt and repayment of long-term debt in 2014 were $560.0 million and $483.3 million, respectively and netted to a $76.7 million source of cash in 2014. Proceeds from long-term debt and repayment of long-term debt in 2013 were $107.0 million and $129.5 million, respectively. Proceeds from long-term debt in 2012 were $584.2 million of which $400.0 million was used for financing the acquisition of the acquired business. Included in the 2012 proceeds of long-term debt was our note purchase agreement under which we issued $250.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes and a draw down of our $150.0 million term loan. Repayment of long-term debt in 2012 was $292.3 million which included prepayment of $80.0 million of long-term debt with proceeds from the sale of our Central America Paints business.
Cash paid for dividends were $23.1 million, $19.3 million and $16.5 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Cash generated from the exercise of stock options was $6.9 million in 2014, $8.9 million in 2013 and $7.4 million in 2012. Repurchases of common stock were $15.5 million in 2014 compared to $17.6 million in 2013 and $4.3 million in 2012, including $12.3 million in 2014, $15.3 million in 2013 and $3.0 million in 2012 from our 2010 share repurchase program.
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Contractual Obligations
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2 | Pension contributions are only included for fiscal 2015. We have not determined our pension funding obligations beyond 2015 and thus, any potential future contributions have been excluded from the table. |
We expect to make cash outlays in the future related to uncertain tax positions. However, due to the uncertainty of the timing of future cash flows, we are unable to make reasonably reliable estimates of the period of cash settlement, if any, with the respective taxing authorities. Accordingly, gross unrecognized tax benefits of $4.8 million as of November 29, 2014, have been excluded from the contractual obligations table above. For further information related to unrecognized tax benefits see Note 8 to Consolidated Financial Statements.
We expect 2015 capital expenditures to be approximately $70.0 million.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
There are no relationships with any unconsolidated, special-purpose entities or financial partnerships established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet financial arrangements.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information concerning new accounting standards and the impact of the implementation of these standards on our financial statements.
Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of words like plan, expect, aim, believe, project, anticipate, intend, estimate, will, should, could (including the negative or variations thereof) and other expressions that indicate future events and trends. These plans and expectations are based upon certain underlying assumptions, including those mentioned with the specific statements. Such assumptions are in turn based upon internal estimates and analyses of current market conditions and trends, our plans and strategies, economic conditions and other factors. These plans and expectations and the assumptions underlying them are necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties inherent in projecting future conditions and results. Actual results could differ materially from expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements if
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one or more of the underlying assumptions and expectations proves to be inaccurate or is unrealized. In addition to the factors described in this report, Item 1A. Risk Factors identifies some of the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, we have identified these important factors which could affect our financial performance and could cause our actual results for future periods to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. These factors should be considered, together with any similar risk factors or other cautionary language that may be made elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The list of important factors in Item 1A. Risk Factors does not necessarily present the risk factors in order of importance. This disclosure, including that under Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors, and other forward-looking statements and related disclosures made by us in this report and elsewhere from time to time, represents our best judgment as of the date the information is given. We do not undertake responsibility for updating any of such information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Investors are advised, however, to consult any further public company disclosures (such as in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission or in our press releases) on related subjects.
Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
Market Risk: We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in interest rates, foreign currency rates and prices of raw materials. Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.
Our financial performance has been, and may continue to be, negatively affected by unfavorable economic conditions. Continued or further recessionary economic conditions may have an adverse impact on our sales volumes, pricing levels and profitability. As domestic and international economic conditions change, trends in discretionary consumer spending also become unpredictable and subject to reductions due to uncertainties about the future. A general reduction in consumer discretionary spending due to a recession in the domestic and international economies, or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Interest Rate Risk: Exposure to changes in interest rates results primarily from borrowing activities used to fund operations. Committed floating rate credit facilities are used to fund a portion of operations. We believe that probable near-term changes in interest rates would not materially affect financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The annual impact on interest expense of a one-percentage point interest rate change on the outstanding balance of our variable rate debt as of November 29, 2014 would be approximately $1.4 million or $0.03 per diluted share.
Foreign Exchange Risk: As a result of being a global enterprise, there is exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which may adversely affect operating results and financial condition. Approximately 58 percent of net revenue was generated outside of the United States in 2014. Principal foreign currency exposures relate to the Euro, British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, Australian dollar, Argentine peso, Brazilian real, Colombian peso, Mexican peso, Turkish lira, Egyptian pound, Indian rupee, and Malaysian ringgit.
Our objective is to balance, where possible, non-functional currency denominated assets to non-functional currency denominated liabilities to have a natural hedge and minimize foreign exchange impacts. We enter into cross border transactions through importing and exporting goods to and from different countries and locations. These transactions generate foreign exchange risk as they create assets, liabilities and cash flows in currencies other than their functional currency. This also applies to services provided and other cross border agreements among subsidiaries.
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We take steps to minimize risks from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. We do not enter into any speculative positions with regard to derivative instruments.
From a sensitivity analysis viewpoint, based on 2014 financial results and foreign currency balance sheet positions as of November 29, 2014, a hypothetical overall 10 percent change in the U.S. dollar would have resulted in a change in net income of approximately $4.4 million or $0.09 per diluted share.
Raw Materials: The principal raw materials used to manufacture products include resins, polymers, synthetic rubbers, vinyl acetate monomer and plasticizers. We generally avoid sole source supplier arrangements for raw materials. While alternate supplies of most key raw materials are available, unplanned supplier production outages may lead to strained supply-demand situations for several key raw materials such as ethylene and propylene, several polymers and other petroleum derivatives such as waxes.
The purchase of raw materials is our largest expenditure. Our objective is to purchase raw materials that meet both our quality standards and production needs at the lowest total cost. Most raw materials are purchased on the open market or under contracts that limit the frequency but not the magnitude of price increases. In some cases, however, the risk of raw material price changes is managed by strategic sourcing agreements which limit price increases to increases in supplier feedstock costs, while requiring decreases as feedstock costs decline. The leverage of having substitute raw materials approved for use wherever possible is used to minimize the impact of possible price increases.
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Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
H.B. Fuller Company
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of H.B. Fuller Company and subsidiaries as of November 29, 2014 and November 30, 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income (loss), total equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended November 29, 2014. We also have audited H.B. Fuller Companys internal control over financial reporting as of November 29, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). H.B. Fuller Companys management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Managements Report on Internal Control of Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Companys internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
A companys internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A companys internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the companys assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of H.B. Fuller Company and subsidiaries as of November 29, 2014 and November 30, 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended November 29, 2014, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, H.B Fuller Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of November 29, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
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H.B. Fuller Company acquired ProSpec construction products during the fourth quarter of 2014, and management excluded from its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of November 29, 2014, ProSpec construction products internal control over financial reporting associated with total assets of approximately 1 percent of H.B. Fuller Companys total assets as of November 29, 2014. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of H.B. Fuller Company also excluded an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of ProSpec construction products.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Minneapolis, MN
January 28, 2015
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
H.B. Fuller Company and Subsidiaries
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
November 29, 2014 |
November 30, 2013 |
December 1, 2012 |
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Net revenue |
$ | 2,104,454 | $ | 2,046,968 | $ | 1,886,239 | ||||||
Cost of sales |
(1,571,164 | ) | (1,476,797 | ) | (1,368,963 | ) | ||||||
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Gross profit |
533,290 | 570,171 | 517,276 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
(383,449 | ) | (374,669 | ) | (354,735 | ) | ||||||
Special charges, net |
(51,501 | ) | (45,087 | ) | (52,467 | ) | ||||||
Asset impairment charges |
| | (1,517 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
716 | (3,751 | ) | 784 | ||||||||
Interest expense |
(19,744 | ) | (19,120 | ) | (19,793 | ) | ||||||
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments |
79,312 | 127,544 | 89,548 | |||||||||
Income taxes |
(34,348 | ) | (39,949 | ) | (30,479 | ) | ||||||
Income from equity method investments |
5,187 | 8,380 | 9,218 | |||||||||
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Income from continuing operations |
50,151 | 95,975 | 68,287 | |||||||||
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
| 1,211 | 57,568 | |||||||||
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Net income including non-controlling interests |
50,151 | 97,186 | 125,855 | |||||||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests |
(378 | ) | (425 | ) | (233 | ) | ||||||
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Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller |
$ | 49,773 | $ | 96,761 | $ | 125,622 | ||||||
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Earnings per share attributable to H.B. Fuller common stockholders: |
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Basic |
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Income from continuing operations |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.92 | $ | 1.37 | ||||||
Income from discontinued operations |
$ | | $ | 0.02 | $ | 1.16 | ||||||
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Basic earnings per share |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.94 | $ | 2.53 | ||||||
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Diluted |
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Income from continuing operations |
$ | 0.97 | $ | 1.87 | $ | 1.34 | ||||||
Income from discontinued operations |
$ | | $ | 0.02 | $ | 1.14 | ||||||
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Diluted earnings per share |
$ | 0.97 | $ | 1.89 | $ | 2.48 | ||||||
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
50,006 | 49,893 | 49,571 | |||||||||
Diluted |
51,255 | 51,136 | 50,618 | |||||||||
Dividends declared per common share |
$ | 0.460 | $ | 0.385 | $ | 0.330 |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
November 29, 2014 |
November 30, 2013 |
December 1, 2012 |
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Net income including non-controlling interests |
$ | 50,151 | $ | 97,186 | $ | 125,855 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
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Foreign currency translation |
(38,687 | ) | (931 | ) | (2,957 | ) | ||||||
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax |
(36,874 | ) | 68,196 | (47,283 | ) | |||||||
Interest rate swaps, net of tax |
41 | 41 | 41 | |||||||||
Cash-flow hedges, net of tax |
116 | 303 | (394 | ) | ||||||||
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Other comprehensive income (loss) |
(75,404 | ) | 67,609 | (50,593 | ) | |||||||
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Comprehensive income (loss) |
(25,253 | ) | 164,795 | 75,262 | ||||||||
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests |
364 | 370 | 261 | |||||||||
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to H.B. Fuller |
$ | (25,617 | ) | $ | 164,425 | $ | 75,001 | |||||
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
H.B. Fuller Company and Subsidiaries
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
November 29, 2014 |
November 30, 2013 |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 77,569 | $ | 155,121 | ||||
Trade receivables, net |
341,307 | 331,125 | ||||||
Inventories |
251,290 | 221,537 | ||||||
Other current assets |
93,105 | 85,046 | ||||||
Current assets of discontinued operations |
1,865 | 1,865 | ||||||
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Total current assets |
765,136 | 794,694 | ||||||
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
502,634 | 434,387 | ||||||
Goodwill |
255,972 | 263,103 | ||||||
Other intangibles, net |
195,938 | 219,401 | ||||||
Other assets |
149,326 | 161,443 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 1,869,006 | $ | 1,873,028 | ||||
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Liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and total equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Notes payable |
$ | 27,149 | $ | 20,589 | ||||
Trade payables |
174,494 | 201,575 | ||||||
Accrued compensation |
45,746 | 76,218 | ||||||
Income taxes payable |
13,761 | 10,830 | ||||||
Other accrued expenses |
51,049 | 46,566 | ||||||
Current liabilities of discontinued operations |
5,000 | 5,000 | ||||||
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Total current liabilities |
317,199 | 360,778 | ||||||
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Long-term debt |
547,735 | 472,315 | ||||||
Accrued pension liabilities |
67,193 | 52,922 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
41,775 | 51,835 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
973,902 | 937,850 | ||||||
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Redeemable non-controlling interest |
4,654 | 4,717 | ||||||
Equity: |
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H.B. Fuller stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock (no shares outstanding) Shares authorized10,045,900 |
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Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, Shares authorized160,000,000, Shares outstanding50,310,803 and 50,228,543, for 2014 and 2013, respectively |
50,311 | 50,229 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
53,269 | 44,490 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
933,819 | 907,308 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
(147,352 | ) | (71,962 | ) | ||||
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Total H.B. Fuller stockholders equity |
890,047 | 930,065 | ||||||
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Non-controlling interests |
403 | 396 | ||||||
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Total equity |
890,450 | 930,461 | ||||||
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Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and total equity |
$ | 1,869,006 | $ | 1,873,028 | ||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF TOTAL EQUITY
H.B. Fuller Company and Subsidiaries
(In thousands)
H.B. Fuller Company Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock |
Additional Paid-in Capital |
Retained Earnings |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
Non-Controlling Interests |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 3, 2011 |
$ | 49,450 | $ | 23,770 | $ | 720,989 | $ | (89,005 | ) | $ | 373 | $ | 705,577 | |||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) |
125,622 | (50,621 | ) | 261 | 75,262 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dividends |
(16,580 | ) | (16,580 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock option exercises |
426 | 6,975 | 7,401 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation plans other, net |
181 | 10,136 | 10,317 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans |
1,263 | 1,263 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchases of common stock |
(154 | ) | (4,179 | ) | (4,333 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable non-controlling interest |
(209 | ) | (209 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Balance at December 1, 2012 |
49,903 | 37,965 | 830,031 | (139,626 | ) | 425 | 778,698 | |||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) |
96,761 | 67,664 | 370 | 164,795 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends |
(19,484 | ) | (19,484 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock option exercises |
462 | 8,429 | 8,891 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation plans other, net |
301 | 12,621 | 12,922 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans |
2,676 | 2,676 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchases of common stock |
(437 | ) | (17,201 | ) | (17,638 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable non-controlling interest |
(399 | ) | (399 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Balance at November 30, 2013 |
50,229 | 44,490 | 907,308 | (71,962 | ) | 396 | 930,461 | |||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) |
49,773 | (75,390 | ) | 364 | (25,253 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Dividends |
(23,262 | ) | (23,262 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock option exercises |
330 | 6,522 | 6,852 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation plans other, net |
70 | 14,092 | 14,162 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit on share-based compensation plans |
3,357 | 3,357 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchases of common stock |
(318 | ) | (15,192 | ) | (15,510 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable non-controlling interest |
(357 | ) | (357 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Balance at November 29, 2014 |
$ | 50,311 | $ | 53,269 | $ | 933,819 | $ | (147,352 | ) | $ | 403 | $ | 890,450 | |||||||||||
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H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
November 29, 2014 |
November 30, 2013 |
December 1, 2012 |
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Cash flows from operating activities from continuing operations: |
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Net income including non-controlling interests |
$ | 50,151 | $ | 97,186 | $ | 125,855 | ||||||
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
| (1,211 | ) | (57,568 | ) | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
47,254 | 39,149 | 38,713 | |||||||||
Amortization |
23,240 | 22,508 | 18,703 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes |
4,154 | 9,648 | (16,820 | ) | ||||||||
(Income) from equity method investments, net of dividends received |
(2,857 | ) | 4,559 | (4,436 | ) | |||||||
Share-based compensation |
13,376 | 12,317 | 9,728 | |||||||||
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions |
(12,575 | ) | (6,811 | ) | (9,763 | ) | ||||||
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan income (expense) |
20,399 | (1,777 | ) | 1,854 | ||||||||
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation |
(3,357 | ) | (2,676 | ) | (1,263 | ) | ||||||
Non-cash charge for the sale of inventories revalued at the date of acquisition |
138 | 189 | 3,228 | |||||||||
Asset impairment charges |
| | 1,517 | |||||||||
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: |
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Trade receivables, net |
(18,893 | ) | (7,281 | ) | (17,341 | ) | ||||||
Inventories |
(36,227 | ) | (11,797 | ) | (17,081 | ) | ||||||
Other assets |
(41,711 | ) | (13,848 | ) | (4,313 | ) | ||||||
Trade payables |
(14,544 | ) | 16,258 | (4,845 | ) | |||||||
Accrued compensation |
(28,103 | ) | 3,786 | 20,950 | ||||||||
Other accrued expenses |
6,006 | 4,793 | 4,909 | |||||||||
Income taxes payable |
(112 | ) | (17,933 | ) | 15,173 | |||||||
Other liabilities |
(9,941 | ) | (3,263 | ) | 3,531 | |||||||
Other |
33,336 | (11,103 | ) | (2,090 | ) | |||||||
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Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations |
29,734 | 132,693 | 108,641 | |||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities from continuing operations: |
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Purchased property, plant and equipment |
(139,794 | ) | (124,288 | ) | (35,913 | ) | ||||||
Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired |
(26,334 | ) | (8,614 | ) | (412,606 | ) | ||||||
Purchased technology |
| (2,387 | ) | | ||||||||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
6,111 | 2,135 | 1,756 | |||||||||
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Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations |
(160,017 | ) | (133,154 | ) | (446,763 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities from continuing operations: |
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Proceeds from long-term debt |
560,000 | 107,034 | 584,208 | |||||||||
Repayment of long-term debt |
(483,250 | ) | (129,502 | ) | (292,333 | ) | ||||||
Net proceeds from (payments on) notes payable |
6,602 | (545 | ) | (5,837 | ) | |||||||
Dividends paid |
(23,087 | ) | (19,334 | ) | (16,454 | ) | ||||||
Distribution to redeemable non-controlling interest |
| (244 | ) | | ||||||||
Proceeds from stock options exercised |
6,852 | 8,891 | 7,401 | |||||||||
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation |
3,357 | 2,676 | 1,263 | |||||||||
Repurchases of common stock |
(15,510 | ) | (17,638 | ) | (4,333 | ) | ||||||
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations |
54,964 | (48,662 | ) | 273,915 | ||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
(2,233 | ) | 2,671 | 3,656 | ||||||||
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations |
(77,552 | ) | (46,452 | ) | (60,551 | ) | ||||||
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations |
| 1,137 | (13,893 | ) | ||||||||
Cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operations, including proceeds from sale of business |
| | 120,231 | |||||||||
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
(77,552 | ) | (45,315 | ) | 45,787 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
155,121 | 200,436 | 154,649 | |||||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
$ | 77,569 | $ | 155,121 | $ | 200,436 | ||||||
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Dividends paid with company stock |
$ | 175 | $ | 150 | $ | 126 | ||||||
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized of $2,725, $1,921 and $151 for the years ended November 29, 2014, November 30, 2013 and December 1, 2012, respectively |
$ | 24,758 | $ | 23,574 | $ | 19,816 | ||||||
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds |
$ | 16,599 | $ | 41,920 | $ | 31,832 |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
H.B. Fuller Company and Subsidiaries
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 1: Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business: H.B. Fuller Company and its subsidiaries formulate, manufacture and market adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products globally, with sales operations in 40 countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, the Asia Pacific region, India, the Middle East and Africa.
Our business is reported in four operating segments: Americas Adhesives, EIMEA (Europe, India, Middle East and Africa), Asia Pacific and Construction Products. Of the 2014 net revenue, Americas Adhesives operating segment accounted for 44 percent, EIMEA 34 percent, Asia Pacific 13 percent and Construction Products 9 percent.
The Americas Adhesives, EIMEA and Asia Pacific operating segments produce and supply industrial adhesives products for applications in various markets including assembly (appliances, filters, construction, automotive, electronics, etc.), packaging (food and beverage containers, flexible packaging, consumer goods, package integrity and re-enforcement, durable and non-durable goods, etc.), converting (corrugation, tape and label, paper converting, envelopes, books, multi-wall bags, sacks, tissue and towel), nonwoven and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care and medical garments), performance wood (windows, doors, wood flooring) and textile (footwear, sportswear, etc.).
The Construction Products operating segment includes products used for tile setting (adhesives, grouts, mortars, sealers, levelers, etc.) and heating, ventilation and air conditioning and insulation applications (duct sealants, weather barriers and fungicidal coatings, block fillers, etc.).
Principles of Consolidation: The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of H.B. Fuller Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Investments in affiliated companies in which we exercise significant influence, but which we do not control, are accounted for in the Consolidated Financial Statements under the equity method of accounting. As such, consolidated net income includes our equity portion in current earnings of such companies, after elimination of intercompany profits. Investments in which we do not exercise significant influence (generally less than a 20 percent ownership interest) are accounted for under the cost method.
Our 50 percent ownership in Sekisui-Fuller Company, Ltd., our Japan joint venture, is accounted for under the equity method of accounting as we do not exercise control over the company. For fiscal years 2014 and 2013, this equity method investment exceeded the 10 percent threshold but not the 20 percent threshold test for a significant subsidiary as defined in Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As such, summarized financial information as of November 29, 2014 and November 30, 2013 for Sekisui-Fuller Company, Ltd. is as follows:
As
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$ | 82,195 | $ | 89,053 | ||||
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21,257 | 21,152 | ||||||
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37,021 | 42,835 | ||||||
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$ | 181,999 | $ | 194,705 | ||||
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47,955 | 54,672 | ||||||
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14,024 | 16,760 |
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Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to November 30. Fiscal year-end dates were November 29, 2014, November 30, 2013 and December 1, 2012 for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Use of Estimates: Preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition: For shipments made to customers, title generally passes to the customer when all requirements of the sales arrangement have been completed, which is generally at the time of delivery. Revenue from product sales is recorded when title to the product transfers, no remaining performance obligations exist, the terms of the sale are fixed and collection is probable. Shipping terms include title transfer at either shipping point or destination. Stated terms in sale agreements also include payment terms and freight terms. Net revenues include shipping revenues as appropriate.
Provisions for sales returns are estimated based on historical experience, and are adjusted for known returns, if material. Customer incentive programs (primarily volume purchase rebates) and arrangements such as cooperative advertising, slotting fees and buy-downs are recorded as a reduction of net revenue in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) 605-50, Customer Payments and Incentives. Customer rebates recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a reduction in net revenue, were $12,428, $11,552 and $9,707 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
For certain products, consigned inventory is maintained at customer locations. For these products, revenue is recognized in the period that the inventory is consumed. Sales to distributors also require a distribution agreement or purchase order. As a normal practice, distributors do not have a right of return.
Cost of Sales: Cost of sales includes raw materials, container costs, direct labor, manufacturing overhead, shipping and receiving costs, freight costs, depreciation of manufacturing equipment and other less significant indirect costs related to the production of our products.
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses: SG&A expenses include sales and marketing, research and development, technical and customer service, finance, legal, human resources, general management and similar expenses.
Income Taxes: The income tax provision is computed based on the pre-tax income included in the Consolidated Statements of Income before income from equity method investments. The asset and liability approach is used to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years are applied to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances reduce deferred tax assets when it is not more-likely-than-not that a tax benefit will be realized. See Note 8 to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Cash Equivalents: Cash equivalents are highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less. We review cash and cash equivalent balances on a bank by bank basis to identify book overdrafts. Book overdrafts occur when the amount of outstanding checks exceed the cash deposited at a given bank. Book overdrafts, if any, are included in trade payables in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and in operating activities from continuing operations in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Restrictions on Cash: There were no restrictions on cash as of November 29, 2014. There are no contractual or regulatory restrictions on the ability of consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries to transfer funds to us, except for typical statutory restrictions which prohibit distributions in excess of net capital or similar tests. The majority of our cash in non-U.S. locations is considered indefinitely reinvested.
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Trade Receivable and Allowances: Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Allowances are maintained for doubtful accounts, credits related to pricing or quantities shipped and early payment discounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts includes an estimate of future uncollectible receivables based on the aging of the receivable balance and our collection experience. The allowance also includes specific customer accounts when it is probable that the full amount of the receivable will not be collected. Invoices are written off against the allowance when the invoice is 18 months past terms. See Note 4 to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.
Inventories: Inventories recorded at cost (not in excess of market value) as determined by the last-in, first-out method (LIFO) represent approximately 37 percent of consolidated inventories. During 2014, 2013 and 2012 there were no liquidations of LIFO inventory layers. The remaining inventories, which include all non-U.S. operations, are valued at the lower of cost (mainly weighted-average actual cost) or market value.
Investments: Investments with a value of $7,196 represent the cash surrender value of life insurance contracts on November 29, 2014. These assets are held to primarily support supplemental pension plans and are recorded in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The corresponding gain or loss associated with these contracts is reported in earnings each period as a component of other income (expense), net.
Investments in Equity Securities Carried at Cost: Fair value of cost method investments is assessed according to accounting standards. During 2012, we determined the fair value of two of our cost basis investments was lower than the investment value on our balance sheet. Since both of these impairments were considered other than temporary, we recorded non-cash charges associated with these impairments of $1,517. We did not have any impairment of our cost method investments for the years ended November 29, 2014 and November 30, 2013. The book value of the cost method investments was $1,671 as of November 29, 2014 and $1,674 as of November 30, 2013.
Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and depreciated over the useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives range from 20 to 40 years for buildings and improvements, 3 to 20 years for machinery and equipment, and the shorter of the lease or expected life for leasehold improvements. Fully depreciated assets are retained in property and accumulated depreciation accounts until removed from service. Upon disposal, assets and related accumulated depreciation are removed. Upon sale of an asset, the difference between the proceeds and remaining net book value is charged or credited to other income (expense), net on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Expenditures that add value or extend the life of the respective assets are capitalized, while expenditures that are typical recurring repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Interest costs associated with construction and implementation of property, plant and equipment of $2,725, $1,921 and $151 were capitalized in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Goodwill: We test goodwill for impairment annually during the fourth quarter and whenever events occur or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. Impairment testing is performed for each of our reporting units by comparing the reporting units estimated fair value to its carrying amount, including goodwill. We use a discounted cash flow approach to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. Our judgment is required in developing the assumptions for the discounted cash flow model. These assumptions include revenue growth rates, profit margin percentages, discount rates, perpetuity growth rates, future capital expenditures and working capital requirements. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill is considered to not be impaired. If the carrying value exceeds estimated fair value, there is an indication of potential impairment, and we calculate an implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value is calculated as the difference between the fair value of the reporting unit and the fair value of the individual assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, excluding goodwill. An impairment charge is recorded for any excess of the carrying value over the implied fair value. Based on our 2014 annual assessment, we determined that none of our goodwill was impaired.
Intangible Assets: Intangible assets include patents and other intangible assets acquired from independent parties and are amortized on a straight-line basis with estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 20 years. The
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straight-line method of amortization of these assets reflects an appropriate allocation of the costs of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained in each reporting period.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: Our long-lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that a carrying amount of an asset (asset group) may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of an asset (asset group) exceeds the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset (asset group) and its eventual disposition. The impairment loss to be recorded would be the excess of the assets carrying value over its fair value. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted cash flow analysis or other valuation technique. Costs related to internally developed intangible assets are expensed as incurred.
Foreign Currency Translation: Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. functional currency entities are translated to U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates, and the resulting gains and losses arising from the translation of those net assets are recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders equity. Revenues and expenses are translated using average exchange rates during the year. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
We consider a subsidiarys sales price drivers, currency denomination of sales transactions and inventory purchases to be the primary indicators in determining a foreign subsidiarys functional currency. Our subsidiaries in Latin America and certain European countries have a functional currency different than their local currency. All other foreign subsidiaries, which are located in North America, Europe and Asia, have the same local and functional currency.
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits: We sponsor defined-benefit pension plans in both the U.S. and non-U.S. entities. Also in the U.S. we sponsor other postretirement plans for health care and life insurance benefits. Expenses and liabilities for the pension plans and other postretirement plans are actuarially calculated. These calculations are based on our assumptions related to the discount rate, expected return on assets, projected salary increases and health care cost trend rates. The discount rate assumption is determined using an actuarial yield curve approach, which results in a discount rate that reflects the characteristics of the plan. The approach identifies a broad population of corporate bonds that meet the quality and size criteria for the particular plan. We use this approach rather than a specific index that has a certain set of bonds that may or may not be representative of the characteristics of our particular plan. Our expected long-term rate of return on U.S. plan assets was based on our target asset allocation assumption of 60 percent equities and 40 percent fixed-income. Management, in conjunction with our external financial advisors, determines the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets by considering the expected future returns and volatility levels for each asset class that are based on historical returns and forward-looking observations. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption used in each non-U.S. plan is determined on a plan-by-plan basis for each local jurisdiction and is based on expected future returns for the investment mix of assets currently in the portfolio for that plan. Management, in conjunction with our external financial advisors, develops expected rates of return for each plan, considers expected long-term returns for each asset category in the plan, reviews expectations for inflation for each local jurisdiction, and estimates the impact of active management of the plans assets. Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements includes disclosure of assumptions employed in these measurements for both the non-U.S. and U.S. plans.
Asset Retirement Obligations: We recognize asset retirement obligations (AROs) in the period in which we have an existing legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The ARO is recognized at fair value when the liability is incurred. Upon initial recognition of a liability, that cost is capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining estimated useful life of the related asset. We have recognized a liability related to special handling of asbestos related materials in certain facilities for which we have plans or expectation of plans to undertake a major renovation or demolition project that would require the removal of asbestos or have plans or expectation of plans to exit a facility. In addition, we have determined that we have
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facilities with some level of asbestos that will require abatement action in the future. Once the probability and timeframe of an action are determined, we apply certain assumptions to determine the related liability and asset. These assumptions include the use of inflation rates, the use of credit adjusted risk-free discount rates and the estimation of costs to handle asbestos related materials. The recorded liability is required to be adjusted for changes resulting from the passage of time and/or revisions to the timing or the amount of the original estimate. The asset retirement obligation liability was $2,515 and $3,236 at November 29, 2014 and November 30, 2013, respectively.
Environmental Costs: Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not contribute to current or future revenue generation, are expensed. Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments are made, or remedial efforts are probable, and the costs can be reasonably estimated. The timing of these accruals is generally no later than the completion of feasibility studies.
Share-based Compensation: We have various share-based compensation programs, which provide for equity awards, including stock options and restricted stock. We use the straight-line method to recognize compensation expense associated with share-based awards based on the fair value on the date of grant, net of the estimated forfeiture rate. Expense is recognized over the requisite service period related to each award, which is the period between the grant date and the earlier of the awards stated vesting term or the date the employee is eligible for early retirement based on the terms of the plan. The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. All of our stock compensation expense is recorded in SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Earnings Per Share: Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to H.B. Fuller by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the applicable period. The difference between basic and diluted earnings per share is attributable to share-based compensation awards. We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding awards, which computes total employee proceeds as the sum of (a) the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award, (b) the amount of unearned share-based compensation costs attributed to future services and (c) the amount of tax benefits, if any, that would be credited to additional paid-in capital assuming exercise of the award. Share-based compensation awards for which total employee proceeds exceed the average market price over the applicable period have an antidilutive effect on earnings per share, and accordingly, are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. The computations for basic and diluted earnings per share follows:
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Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller |
$ | 49,773 | $ | 96,761 | $ | 125,622 | ||||||
Weighted-average common shares basic |
50,006 | 49,893 | 49,571 | |||||||||
Equivalent shares from share-based compensation plans |
1,249 | 1,243 | 1,047 | |||||||||
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Financial Instruments and Derivatives: Our objective is to balance, where possible, local currency denominated assets to local currency denominated liabilities to have a natural hedge and minimize foreign exchange impacts. We minimize risks from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. Derivatives consisted primarily of forward currency contracts used to manage foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. Because derivative instruments outstanding were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes,
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the gains and losses related to mark-to-market adjustments were recognized as other income or expense in the income statement during the periods the derivative instruments were outstanding. We do not enter into any speculative positions with regard to derivative instruments. See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
Purchase of Company Common Stock: Under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, repurchased stock is included in authorized shares, but is not included in shares outstanding. The excess of the repurchase cost over par value is charged to additional paid-in capital. When additional paid-in capital is exhausted, the excess reduces retained earnings. We repurchased 67,593, 62,124 and 54,289 shares of common stock in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, in connection with the statutory minimum for the tax withholdings related to vesting of restricted shares.
On September 30, 2010, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100,000 of our outstanding common shares. During 2014, we repurchased 250,000 shares for $12,254 under this program. During 2013 we repurchased 375,000 shares for $15,292 and during 2012 we repurchased 100,000 shares for $2,999 under this program. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements: In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income: Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of AOCI which further amended the disclosure requirements for comprehensive income. The update requires entities to disclose items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) and into net income in a single location either in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements or parenthetically on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Income. The amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012 and is to be applied prospectively. We adopted the new requirements in the first quarter of our 2014 fiscal year. Since this update impacts disclosure requirements only, the adoption of this update did not have an impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Income Taxes: Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists which requires that an unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward when settlement in this manner is available under the law. This guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013 which is our fiscal 2015 and will be applied on a prospective basis to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. We adopted the new requirements in the first quarter of our 2014 fiscal year as early adoption was permitted. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition.
New Accounting Pronouncements: In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016 which is our fiscal year beginning on December 3, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are evaluating the effect that ASU No. 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.
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Note 2: Acquisitions and Divestitures
Acquisitions
ProSpec® Construction Products: On September 3, 2014 we acquired the ProSpec construction products business, a provider of tile and stone installation products. The acquisition was an asset purchase and strengthens our customer profile in the southeastern and western regions of the United States.
The purchase price of $26,183 was funded through existing cash and was recorded in our Construction Products operating segment. We incurred acquisition related costs of approximately $532, which were recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The fair value measurement was preliminary at November 29, 2014 subject to further management review. We expect the fair value measurement process to be completed in the second quarter of 2015.
The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:
Preliminary Valuation November 29, 2014 |
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$ | 6,502 | ||
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7,976 | |||
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Technology |
1,500 | |||
Trademarks/trade names |
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Plexbond Quimica, S.A.: On June 6, 2013 we acquired Plexbond Quimica, S.A., a provider of chemical urethane adhesives and polyurethane resins based in Curitiba, Brazil. The acquisition was a stock purchase and encompassed all of Plexbond Quimica, S.A.s business operations. The purchase price of $10,390 was funded through existing cash and was recorded in our Americas Adhesives operating segment.
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The following table summarizes the final fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:
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565 | | 565 | |||||||||
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Engent, Inc.: On September 10, 2012 we acquired the outstanding shares of Engent, Inc., a provider of manufacturing, research and development services to the electronics industry. The purchase price of $7,881 was funded through existing cash and was recorded in our Americas Adhesives operating segment.
Forbo Industrial Adhesives: On March 5, 2012 we acquired the global industrial adhesives and synthetic polymers business of Forbo Holding AG. The purchase price was 368,514 Swiss francs or $403,100 which we financed with the proceeds from our March 5, 2012 note purchase agreement and a term loan. The acquisition was recorded in our Americas Adhesives, EIMEA and Asia Pacific operating segments.
Divestitures
Central America Paints: On August 6, 2012 we completed the sale of our Central America Paints business to Compania Global de Pinturas S.A., a company of Inversiones Mundial S.A for cash proceeds of $118,459. In accordance with ASC 205-20 Discontinued Operations, we have classified the results of this business as discontinued operations. The operational results of this business are presented in the Income from discontinued operations, net of tax line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Also in accordance with ASC 205-20, we have not allocated general corporate charges to this business. The assets and liabilities of this business are presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations. A portion of the cash proceeds was determined to be contingent consideration, pending resolution of purchase agreement contingencies. The contingent consideration was valued at fair value based on level 3 inputs. The contingent consideration in the amount of $5,000 was included in current liabilities of discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at November 29, 2014 and November 30, 2013. There is a possibility that resolution of these pending purchase agreement contingencies could exceed our estimate by up to $15,000 pre-tax. Based on the currently available information, we have concluded that resolution of these pending contingencies in an amount greater than our current estimate is remote.
Revenue and income from discontinued operations for the years ended November 29, 2014, November 30, 2013 and December 1, 2012 were as follows:
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In the third quarter of 2013, in conjunction with filing the fiscal year 2012 tax return, we recorded a reduction in the tax expense related to the sale of the Central America Paints business of $1,211. Income taxes for the year ended December 1, 2012 included $15,119 of tax expense related to the gain on the sale of discontinued operations.
The major classes of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations as of November 29, 2014 and November 30, 2013 were as follows:
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$ | 1,865 | $ | 1,865 | ||||
Current liabilities of discontinued operations |
$ | 5,000 | $ | 5,000 |
Note 3: Accounting for Share-Based Compensation
Overview: We have various share-based compensation programs, which provide for equity awards including stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units and deferred compensation. These equity awards fall under several plans and are described below. Starting in 2014 we no longer grant restricted stock shares.
Share-based Compensation Plans: We currently grant stock options and restricted stock units under equity compensation and deferred compensation plans.
Non-qualified stock options are granted to officers and key employees at prices not less than fair market value at the date of grant. These non-qualified options are generally exercisable beginning one year from the date of grant in cumulative yearly amounts of 33.3 percent and generally have a contractual term of 10 years. Options exercised represent newly issued shares.
Restricted stock awards are nonvested stock-based awards that may include grants of restricted stock shares or restricted stock units. Restricted stock awards are independent of option grants and are subject to forfeiture if employment terminates prior to the release of the restrictions. Such awards generally vest in three years from the date of grant or 33.3 percent per year for three years, depending on the grant. During the vesting period, ownership of the shares cannot be transferred.
Restricted stock shares granted represent newly issued shares and have the same cash dividend and voting rights as other common stock and are considered to be currently issued and outstanding. The cash dividends on restricted stock shares are forfeitable.
Restricted stock units have dividend equivalent rights equal to the cash dividend paid on restricted stock shares. However, restricted stock units do not have voting rights of common stock and are not considered issued and outstanding upon grant. Restricted stock units become newly issued shares when vested. The dividend equivalent rights for restricted stock units are forfeitable.
We expense the cost, which is the grant date fair market value, of both the restricted stock shares and the restricted stock units ratably over the period during which the restrictions lapse. The grant date fair value is our closing stock price on the date of grant.
Year 2013 Master Incentive Plan: This plan allows for granting of awards to employees. The plan permits granting of (a) stock options; (b) stock appreciation rights; (c) restricted stock awards; (d) performance awards; (e) dividend equivalents; and (f) other awards based on our common stock, including shares for amounts employees deferred under the Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan.
2009 Directors Stock Incentive Plan: This plan permits granting of (a) shares for amounts non-employee directors defer under the Directors Deferred Compensation Plan and (b) discretionary grants of restricted stock, stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance awards and other stock awards.
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Directors Deferred Compensation Plan: This plan allows non-employee directors to defer all or a portion of their retainer and meeting fees in a number of investment choices, including units representing shares of our common stock. We provide a 10 percent match on deferred compensation invested in these units. These units are required to be paid out in our common stock.
Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan: This plan allows key employees to defer a portion of their eligible compensation in a number of investment choices, including units representing shares of company common stock. We provide a 10 percent match on deferred compensation invested in these units.
Grant-Date Fair Value: We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to calculate the grant-date fair value of stock option awards. The fair value of options granted during 2014, 2013 and 2012 were calculated using the following assumptions:
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4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 | |||||||||
Weighted-average expected volatility |
33.83 | % | 47.28 | % | 51.60 | % | ||||||
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31.61% - 37.06 | % | 39.25% - 48.02 | % | 48.79% - 51.76 | % | ||||||
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1.52 | % | 0.77 | % | 0.71 | % | ||||||
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0.85 | % | 0.87 | % | 1.05 | % | ||||||
Weighted-average fair value of grants |
$ | 13.82 | $ | 15.05 | $ | 11.52 |
Expected life We use historical employee exercise and option expiration data to estimate the expected life assumption for the Black-Scholes grant-date valuation. We believe that this historical data is currently the best estimate of the expected term of a new option. We use a weighted-average expected life for all awards.
Expected volatility Volatility is calculated using our stocks historical volatility for the same period of time as the expected life. We have no reason to believe that its future volatility will differ from the past.
Risk-free interest rate The rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant for the same period of time as the expected life.
Expected dividend yield The calculation is based on the total expected annual dividend payout divided by the average stock price.
Expense
We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize expense for all option awards with graded vesting and restricted stock awards with graded and cliff vesting. Expense is recognized over the requisite service period, which for us is the period between the grant date and the earlier of the awards stated vesting term or the date the employee is eligible for early vesting based on the terms of the plans.
Total share-based compensation expense was $13,376, $12,317 and $9,728 for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. All share-based compensation was recorded as selling, general and administrative expense.
The benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation costs (excess tax benefits) are recorded as a financing cash inflow rather than a deduction of taxes paid. For 2014, 2013 and 2012, there was $3,357, $2,676 and $1,263 of excess tax benefit recognized resulting from share-based compensation cost, respectively. Our additional paid in capital pool (APIC Pool) of excess tax benefits available to absorb tax deficiencies was $18,799 at November 29, 2014 due to exercises of stock options, vesting of restricted stock and deferred compensation payouts in the year.
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As of November 29, 2014, $7,303 of unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock option awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years. Unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested restricted stock shares was $3,426 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.0 years and unvested restricted stock units was $4,668 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.9 years.
Share-based Activity
The option activity for the years ended November 29, 2014 and November 30, 2013 is summarized below:
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Outstanding at November 30, 2013 |
2,429,961 | $ | 25.74 | |||||
Granted |
477,606 | 48.06 | ||||||
Exercised |
(330,179 | ) | 20.75 | |||||
Forfeited or cancelled |
(42,915 | ) | 38.59 | |||||
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Outstanding at November 29, 2014 |
2,534,473 | $ | 30.39 | |||||
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The fair value of options granted during 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $6,599, $7,425 and $6,318, respectively. Total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $8,915, $9,842 and $5,191, respectively. Intrinsic value is the difference between our closing stock price on the respective trading day and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options exercised. Proceeds received from option exercises during the year ended November 29, 2014, November 30, 2013 and December 1, 2012 were $6,852, $8,891 and $7,401, respectively.
The nonvested restricted stock activity for the years ended November 29, 2014 and November 30, 2013, is summarized below:
Units | Shares | Total | Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value |
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years) |
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Nonvested at December 1, 2012 |
141,184 | 245,231 | 386,415 | $ | 25.41 | 0.9 | ||||||||||||||
Granted |
62,701 | 186,352 | 249,053 | 39.66 | 1.7 | |||||||||||||||
Vested |
(66,446 | ) | (113,411 | ) | (179,857 | ) | 37.85 | | ||||||||||||
Forfeited |
(2,208 | ) | (5,727 | ) | (7,935 | ) | 32.17 | 1.4 | ||||||||||||
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Nonvested at November 30, 2013 |
135,231 | 312,445 | 447,676 | $ | 33.76 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||||
Granted |
126,536 | | 126,536 | 48.84 | 1.2 | |||||||||||||||
Vested |
(68,293 | ) | (114,044 | ) | (182,337 | ) | 48.16 | | ||||||||||||
Forfeited |
(4,813 | ) | (9,779 | ) | (14,592 | ) | 37.80 | 1.1 | ||||||||||||
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Nonvested at November 29, 2014 |
188,661 | 188,622 | 377,283 | $ | 40.70 | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||
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Total fair value of restricted stock vested during 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $8,782, $6,807 and $4,626, respectively. The total fair value of nonvested restricted stock at November 29, 2014 was $15,354.
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We repurchased 67,593, 62,124 and 54,289 restricted stock shares during 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, in conjunction with restricted stock share vestings. The repurchases relate to statutory minimum tax withholding.
Deferred compensation units are fully vested at the date of contribution. The deferred compensation units outstanding for the years ended November 29, 2014 and November 30, 2013 is summarized below:
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Units outstanding December 1, 2012 |
338,769 | 68,662 | 407,431 | |||||||||
Participant contributions |
14,145 | 2,299 | 16,444 | |||||||||
Company match contributions1 |
14,802 | 256 | 15,058 | |||||||||
Payouts |
(55,036 | ) | (9,929 | ) | (64,965 | ) | ||||||
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Units outstanding November 30, 2013 |
312,680 | 61,288 | 373,968 | |||||||||
Participant contributions |
14,347 | 4,429 | 18,776 | |||||||||
Company match contributions1 |
16,613 | 492 | 17,105 | |||||||||
Payouts |
(1,093 | ) | (13,906 | ) | (14,999 | ) | ||||||
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Units outstanding November 29, 2014 |
342,547 | 52,303 | 394,850 | |||||||||
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The fair value of non-employee directors company matches for 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $130, $49 and $78, respectively. The fair value of the non-employee directors discretionary award was $720 for 2014, $480 for 2013 and $560 for 2012. The fair value of employee company matches was $19 for 2014 and $8 for 2013 and $14 for 2012.
Note 4: Supplemental Financial Statement Information
Statement of Income Information
Additional details of income statement amounts for 2014, 2013 and 2012 follow.
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency transaction losses, net |
$ | (2,546 | ) | $ | (4,106 | ) | $ | (1,204 | ) | |||
Interest income |
344 | 737 | 1,731 | |||||||||
Gain on disposal of fixed assets |
2,769 | 323 | 555 | |||||||||
Other, net |
149 | (705 | ) | (298 | ) | |||||||
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Total other income (expense), net |
$ | 716 | $ | (3,751 | ) | $ | 784 | |||||
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Research and development expenses (included in selling, general and administrative expenses) |
$ | 21,245 | $ | 24,570 | $ | 21,254 | ||||||
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Balance Sheet Information
Additional details of balance sheet amounts as of November 29, 2014 and November 30, 2013 follow.
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Raw materials |
$ | 133,476 | $ | 119,536 | ||||
Finished goods |
140,014 | 122,584 | ||||||
LIFO reserve |
(22,200 | ) | (20,583 | ) | ||||
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Total inventories |
$ | 251,290 | $ | 221,537 | ||||
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Other current assets |
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Other receivables |
$ | 15,059 | $ | 20,728 | ||||
Prepaid income taxes |
9,505 | 8,604 | ||||||
Prepaid taxes other than income taxes |
30,797 | 19,957 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
20,924 | 18,867 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses |
12,547 | 11,828 | ||||||
Assets held for sale |
4,273 | 5,062 | ||||||
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Total other current assets |
$ | 93,105 | $ | 85,046 | ||||
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Property, plant and equipment |
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Land |
$ | 65,367 | $ | 57,991 | ||||
Buildings and improvements |
293,440 | 258,403 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment |
710,180 | 603,520 | ||||||
Construction in progress |
37,364 | 112,878 | ||||||
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Total, at cost |
1,106,351 | 1,032,792 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation |
(603,717 | ) | (598,405 | ) | ||||
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Net property, plant and equipment |
$ | 502,634 | $ | 434,387 | ||||
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Other assets |
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Investments and company owned life insurance |
$ | 10,950 | $ | 11,963 | ||||
Equity method investments |
37,487 | 40,700 | ||||||
Cost method investments |
1,671 | 1,674 | ||||||
Long-term deferred income taxes |
40,142 | 28,465 | ||||||
Prepaid pension costs |
7,588 | 38,363 | ||||||
Prepaid postretirement other than pension |
12,054 | 6,858 | ||||||
Other long-term assets |
39,434 | 33,420 | ||||||
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Total other assets |
$ | 149,326 | $ | 161,443 | ||||
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Income taxes payable |
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Current income taxes payable |
$ | 10,961 | $ | 8,936 | ||||
Current deferred income taxes |
2,800 | 1,894 | ||||||
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Total income taxes payable |
$ | 13,761 | $ | 10,830 | ||||
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Other accrued expenses |
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Taxes other than income taxes |
$ | 19,427 | $ | 17,943 | ||||
Interest |
4,548 | 4,471 | ||||||
Product liability |
1,691 | 1,175 | ||||||
Accrued expenses |
25,383 | 22,977 | ||||||
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Total other accrued expenses |
$ | 51,049 | $ | 46,566 | ||||
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Other liabilities | ||||||||
Asset retirement obligation |
$ | 2,515 | $ | 3,236 | ||||
Long-term deferred income taxes |
16,718 | 20,599 |