EX-99.1 3 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release
 
Crane Co.                                                                                                                                           NEWS
 
   
Contact:
   
Pamela J.S. Styles
   
Director, Investor Relations
   
    and Strategic Planning
   
203-363-7352
   
www.craneco.com
 
Crane Co. Reports Fourth Quarter Results,
Announces $73 Million Non-Cash After Tax Asbestos Charge,
Reaffirms 2003 Earnings Guidance of $1.65 - $1.75
 
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT – January 23, 2003 - Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) today reported fourth quarter 2002 net income of $22.1 million, or $.37 per share, before a non-cash, after-tax charge for asbestos related claims of $73.3 million, or $1.23 per share. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2001, excluding asbestos charges and goodwill amortization ($4.9 million or $0.08 per share), was $22.9 million or $0.38 per share. After the charge to increase the net estimated liability for asbestos related claims, the Company reported a net loss in the fourth quarter of 2002 of $51.2 million, or $.86 per share, compared to net income of $18.0 million, or $.30 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2001. The asbestos charge reflects the recent significant increase in the rate of new claims filed and the estimated settlement and defense costs of pending and future asbestos claims through 2007, net of estimated insurance recoveries.
 
Operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2002 was $35.5 million (before asbestos charges) on sales of $367.2 million compared to $37.8 million of operating profit (before $0.8 million for asbestos charges and $4.7 million of goodwill amortization) on sales of $372.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2001. After these charges, the Company reported an operating loss of $72.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2002 compared to an operating profit of $32.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2001.

 
Operating profit for the full year 2002 (before asbestos charges) was $155.0 million compared to $198.1 million for 2001 (before $18.1 million for goodwill amortization, $2.2 million for asbestos charges and $6.1 million for stock-based retirement costs). After these charges, the Company’s 2002 operating profit was $39.7 million on sales of $1.516 billion, compared to operating profit of $171.7 million on sales of $1.587 billion in the prior year.
 
Income before a change in an accounting principle related to goodwill and before asbestos charges was $95.0 million in 2002, compared to 2001 net income of $119.5 million (before $16.9 million for goodwill amortization, $1.5 million for asbestos charges, $8.5 million for the loss on the Crane Plumbing sale, and $4.0 million for stock-based retirement costs). After these charges, the Company’s 2002 income before the change in an accounting principle was $16.6 million, or $.28 per share, compared to $88.6 million, or $1.47 per share, for the same period of 2001. The change in accounting principle related to goodwill reduced 2002 income by $28.1 million, or $.47 per share, resulting in a net loss of $11.4 million.
 
Special Non-Cash Charge for Asbestos Claims
 
During the fourth quarter, the Company recorded a non-cash charge to increase its net estimated liability for asbestos-related costs to $120 million. The asbestos charge in the quarter was made to reflect the increase in estimated costs of asbestos related claims through 2007, net of anticipated insurance recoveries of $80 million. The Company believes that the level of uncertainty is too great to provide for reasonable estimation beyond 2007.
 
The Company’s practice has been to evaluate, on a quarterly basis, its estimated asbestos claims liability, including estimated future costs, based on the Company’s historical experience with asbestos claims. The rate of new claims filed, and the costs of settling claims and defense costs, increased significantly, particularly during the last few months of 2002, and the Company increased the estimated liability to reflect this more recent claims and cost data.

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Many uncertainties exist surrounding asbestos litigation, and the Company will continue to evaluate its estimated asbestos related liability and corresponding estimated insurance recoveries as well as the underlying assumptions used to derive these amounts. These uncertainties may result in the Company incurring future charges to operations, particularly if escalation occurs in the number of claims, settlement and defense costs, and there can be no assurance that the effect of any such future charges on results of operations, cash flow and financial position would not be material.
 
Actual cash outlays for asbestos related costs remained modest, with settlement and defense costs paid, after payments by insurers, of $1.4 million in 2002 and $0.8 million in 2001.
 
Acquisitions
 
On November 25, 2002, the Company acquired General Technology Corporation for a purchase price of $25 million in cash and assumed debt. General Technology provides high-reliability customized contract manufacturing services and products focused on military and defense applications. The acquisition supports the electronic manufacturing strategy of Crane’s Aerospace Group segment.
 
During the quarter, the Company also entered into a joint venture in China furthering its low-cost pump manufacturing capabilities.
 
Market Conditions
 
Operating results in the fourth quarter, before the special charge for asbestos, were in line with the Company’s previous guidance. Order activity was generally weak across all the businesses, although commercial aerospace improved compared to the post-September 11th environment in the fourth quarter of 2001. Aerospace aftermarket was stable throughout the quarter. The demand for Euro coin changing equipment, which declined sharply in the first nine

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months of the year, stabilized in the fourth quarter although at an unsatisfactory level. Market conditions in the chemical processing industry (CPI) and in automated merchandising remain weak. Demand for fiberglass reinforced plastic panels in the recreational vehicle market is expected to remain strong in 2003.
 
Financial Position
 
Crane’s financial position remains strong. In the fourth quarter, Crane generated $59 million in cash flow from operating activities and $46 million in free cash flow (cash from operating activities, less dividends and capital expenditures). For the full year, Crane generated $197 million in cash flow from operations and free cash flow of $148 million, substantially exceeding the Company’s target of $120 million of free cash flow for the full year.
 
Net debt to capital was 25% at December 31, 2002 compared to 24% at September 30, 2002 and 30% at December 31, 2001. During the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company invested $7 million in capital equipment and $32 million for acquisitions, paid a $6 million dividend to shareholders, spent $6 million to repurchase shares and reduced net borrowings by $9 million.
 
Order backlog at December 31, 2002 totaled $385.7 million, which is $77.2 million or 16.7% lower than December 31, 2001 and 1.7% lower than September 30, 2002.
 
Segment profit discussions throughout the remainder of this release exclude goodwill amortization in 2001 for comparability to 2002.
 
Segment Results
 
Aerospace sales of $81.9 million in the quarter compared to $89.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2001, were $7.8 million, or 8.7%, lower. Operating profit of $18.8 million, when compared to $20.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2001, was $1.4 million, or 7.0%, lower. Operating profit margins were 22.9% in the quarter, slightly above the prior year. The Hydro-

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Aire, Lear Romec and Eldec aerospace businesses were essentially flat in the quarter as a modest improvement in higher margin aftermarket sales and order levels offset continued decline in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sales. Operating results at Interpoint, while very satisfactory, accounted for the decline in the segment operating profit in the quarter. General Technology Corporation, acquired in November 2002, contributed $2.7 million in sales to the quarter and was profitable. New orders exceeded shipments by approximately $14 million in the fourth quarter of 2002, an improvement from the post-September 11th impacted fourth quarter of 2001. Backlog was $213 million at December 31, 2002 versus $199 million at September 30, 2002 and $250 million at December 31, 2001. The Aerospace Group continues to invest in new product development, while exercising strict cost control. Further consolidation of activities in commercial aerospace will result in additional workforce reductions in the first quarter of 2003.
 
Management expects the aerospace market to remain weak in 2003 and, assuming current published OEM production levels and stable aftermarket activity, expects a further 10% reduction in operating profits from 2002 levels.
 
Engineered Materials sales of $64.9 million in the quarter compared to $57.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2001, increased $7.3 million, or 12.6%. Fourth quarter 2002 sales included $8.9 million of incremental sales from the May 2002 acquisition of Lasco Composites. On a comparable basis, sales increased 1.5% excluding the Lasco acquisition and the CorTec divesture in the third quarter. Segment operating profit of $8.6 million compared to $7.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2001, for an increase of $1.5 million or 20.5%. Margins improved to 13.3% from 12.4% in the prior year quarter. Higher sales at Kemlite from recreational vehicle (RV) and truck trailer demand and incremental sales from the Lasco acquisition were slightly offset by the absence of sales following the CorTec divestiture, continued weakness in the chemical processing industry impacting Resistoflex and ongoing consolidation expenses associated with the closing of the Bay City, MI

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facility. Order backlog at December 31, 2002 was $20 million versus $29 million at September 30, 2002 and $15 million at December 31, 2001. RV orders remained strong in the fourth quarter, although backlog was lower than the third quarter due to a surge of orders in the third quarter that created a six week backlog versus the normal eight day cycle.
 
Management expects the RV market to remain strong and the truck trailer transportation market to improve in 2003. Based upon the strong performance at Kemlite and completion of the plant consolidation at Resistoflex, management currently expects Engineered Materials operating profit to be up approximately 20% in 2003.
 
Merchandising Systems sales of $37.9 million in the quarter, compared to $49.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2001, declined $11.3 million, or 22.9%. Segment operating loss of $0.2 million in the quarter compared to an operating profit of $4.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2001, was $4.9 million lower than the prior year quarter. Crane Merchandising Systems 2002 sales were up 12.4% and the business was profitable with $1.4 million operating profit compared to a loss in the prior year. NRI sustained a $1.6 million operating loss versus a $5.9 million operating profit in 2001, on lower volumes reflective of the market saturation of new equipment following the completion of the Euro conversion in 2001. Order backlog at December 31, 2002 was $13 million, versus $15 million at September 30, 2002 and $31 million at December 31, 2001 as a result of the completion of the Euro conversion.
 
End market demand in the automated merchandising market in both the U.S. and Europe is expected to remain weak in 2003, resulting in only modest operating improvement from 2002. First quarter 2003 results will be negatively impacted by downsizing at NRI.

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Fluid Handling sales were $166.8 million in the quarter compared to $159.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2001, an increase of $7.4 million, or 4.7%. Operating profit of $13.7 million in the quarter compared to $8.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2001, increased $5.1 million, or 59.3%. Operating profit margins were 8.2% compared to 5.4% in the prior year quarter. Valve sales increased 6.1% from the prior year, while valve margins overall were 6.2%, essentially even with last year, reflecting a sharp downturn in the power generation business and costs associated with the closure of the Long Beach, CA facility, as we further integrate our worldwide valve business. Sales in the pump business were up 11.9%, and operating profit and margins improved sharply versus a loss in the prior year as a result of a large shipment of nuclear pumps in 2002 and the costs in 2001 of closing the Decatur, IL plant. Crane Supply was stable overall with cost reductions offsetting lower sales volumes. Order backlog at December 31, 2002 was $126 million, compared to $133 million at September 30, 2002 and $148 million at December 31, 2001.
 
Management expects a 20% improvement in Fluid Handling operating profit in 2003, as procurement and foreign sourcing initiatives, facility rationalizations and sales synergies are expected to offset the impact of continued weakness in the chemical process and power industries.
 
Controls sales of $15.9 million in the quarter, when compared to $17.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2001, were $1.1 million or 6.4% below the prior year quarter. Operating profit of $1.5 million was essentially even with the fourth quarter of 2001. Continued strong demand at Barksdale for air suspension valves was offset by continued weakness in the gas transmission industry which negatively impacted Azonix/Dynalco. Backlog was $14 million as of December 31, 2002, down slightly from $18 million at December 31, 2001 and from $17 million at September 30, 2002. Management expects operating profit from Controls to increase slightly in 2003.

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Corporate expenses, excluding asbestos charges, were $6.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2002 versus $4.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2001, or $2.6 million higher, reflecting higher environmental costs partially offset by lower bonus compensation costs in 2002.
 
Outlook for First Quarter and Full Year 2003
 
The Company’s first quarter 2003 earnings per share is expected to be $0.27 - $0.29, which includes anticipated severance charges of approximately $4 million or $0.05 per share. Although concerned about continued weakness in the chemical processing industry and uncertainty in the aerospace industry, the Company continues to expect 2003 full year earnings per share to be in the range of $1.65 - $1.75, unchanged from previous guidance.
 
Free cash flow is expected to be approximately $120 million in 2003. The Company plans to continue its focus on the efficient utilization of capital, and is well positioned to take advantage of strategic acquisition opportunities.
 
Segment Reclassification
 
To reflect internal management changes during the year and alignment of its businesses with end markets, Crane Co. will, in 2003, reclassify its Resistoflex business for segment reporting purposes. Resistoflex-Industrial, which makes lined pipe for the chemical processing industry, will be part of the Company’s Fluid Handling segment. Resistoflex-Aerospace, which makes hoses and tubing for the aerospace and defense industries, will be part of the Company’s Aerospace segment. Resistoflex in total has been part of the Engineered Materials segment. This press release includes income statements on both a pre- and post-reclassification basis. Segment discussions throughout this press release include Resistoflex performance in Engineered Materials to complete 2002 and the 2003 outlook discussions on a consistent basis.

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All subsequent disclosure documents will discuss Resistoflex’s performance on a post-reclassification basis.
 
Conference Call
 
Crane Co. has scheduled a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter’s financial results on Friday, January 24th, 2003 at 10:00 A.M. (Eastern). All interested parties may listen to a live webcast of the call at http://www.craneco.com/medialist.cfm. An archived webcast will also be available to replay this conference call directly from the Company’s website.
 
Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of engineered industrial products. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR).
 
This press release may contain forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements present management’s expectations, beliefs, plans and objectives regarding future financial performance, and assumptions or judgments concerning such performance. Any discussions contained in this press release, except to the extent that they contain historical facts, are forward-looking and accordingly involve estimates, assumptions, judgments and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those addressed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors are detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
(Financial Tables Follow)

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CRANE CO.
Income Statement Data
Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2002
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
    
Three Months Ended December 31,
     
Year Ended
December 31,
  
    
2002
     
2001
     
2002
     
2001
  
Net Sales:
                                    
Aerospace
   
$
81,860
 
   
$
89,664
 
   
$
327,093
 
   
$
395,210
 
Engineered Materials
   
 
64,892
 
   
 
57,631
 
   
 
288,377
 
   
 
290,785
 
Merchandising Systems
   
 
37,894
 
   
 
49,161
 
   
 
161,920
 
   
 
216,377
 
Fluid Handling
   
 
166,779
 
   
 
159,354
 
   
 
674,404
 
   
 
585,174
 
Controls
   
 
15,891
 
   
 
16,981
 
   
 
64,759
 
   
 
101,897
 
Intersegment Elimination
   
 
(108
)
   
 
(140
)
   
 
(206
)
   
 
(2,263
)
    
  
  
  
Total Net Sales
   
$
367,208
 
   
$
372,651
 
   
$
1,516,347
 
   
$
1,587,180
 
    
  
  
  
Operating Profit:
                                    
Aerospace
   
$
18,774
 
   
$
20,193
 
   
$
68,737
 
   
$
99,321
 
Engineered Materials
   
 
8,613
 
   
 
7,148
 
   
 
47,491
 
   
 
40,918
 
Merchandising Systems
   
 
(236
)
   
 
4,661
 
   
 
7,186
 
   
 
28,432
 
Fluid Handling
   
 
13,660
 
   
 
8,575
 
   
 
52,524
 
   
 
42,639
 
Controls
   
 
1,451
 
   
 
1,428
 
   
 
4,815
 
   
 
3,929
 
Corporate **
   
 
(6,783
)
   
 
(4,218
)
   
 
(25,797
)
   
 
(17,146
)
    
  
  
  
Operating Profit before Asbestos and Special Charges and Goodwill Amortization
   
 
35,479
 
   
 
37,787
 
   
 
154,956
 
   
 
198,093
 
Asbestos Charges **
   
 
(107,860
)
   
 
(816
)
   
 
(115,285
)
   
 
(2,216
)
Special Charge - Stock-Based Retirement Costs **
   
 
—  
 
   
 
—  
 
   
 
—  
 
   
 
(6,132
)
Goodwill Amortization
   
 
—  
 
   
 
(4,733
)
   
 
—  
 
   
 
(18,061
)
    
  
  
  
Total Operating (Loss) Profit
   
 
(72,381
)
   
 
32,238
 
   
 
39,671
 
   
 
171,684
 
Interest Income
   
 
370
 
   
 
183
 
   
 
2,285
 
   
 
1,063
 
Interest Expense
   
 
(4,026
)
   
 
(5,273
)
   
 
(16,900
)
   
 
(21,187
)
Miscellaneous - Net
   
 
730
 
   
 
780
 
   
 
(603
)
   
 
(15,743
)
    
  
  
  
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes
   
 
(75,307
)
   
 
27,928
 
   
 
24,453
 
   
 
135,817
 
(Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes
   
 
(24,098
)
   
 
9,919
 
   
 
7,825
 
   
 
47,197
 
    
  
  
  
(Loss) Income Before Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle
   
$
(51,209
)
   
$
18,009
 
   
$
16,628
 
   
$
88,620
 
Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle
   
 
—  
 
   
 
—  
 
   
 
(28,076
)
   
 
—  
 
    
  
  
  
Net (Loss) Income
   
$
(51,209
)
   
$
18,009
 
   
$
(11,448
)
   
$
88,620
 
Depreciation and Amortization
   
$
12,784
 
   
$
16,695
 
   
$
49,790
 
   
$
74,610
 
Per Diluted Share Data:
                                    
(Loss) Income Before Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle
   
$
(0.86
)
   
$
0.30
(1)
   
$
0.28
(2)
   
$
1.47
(3)
Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle
   
 
—  
 
   
 
—  
 
   
 
(0.47
)
   
 
—  
 
    
  
  
  
Net (Loss) Income
   
$
(0.86
)
   
$
0.30
 
   
$
(0.19
)
   
$
1.47
 
    
  
  
  
Average Diluted Shares Outstanding
   
 
59,662
 
   
 
59,974
 
   
 
60,046
 
   
 
60,355
 
Average Basic Shares Outstanding
   
 
59,573
 
            
 
59,728
 
         
 
**
 
Both asbestos charges and the special charge for stock-based retirement costs are recorded within the Corporate segment.
 
(1)
 
Includes goodwill amortization of $4.7 million ($ .07 per share after tax).
 
(2)
 
Includes a $4 million expense for pump inspection costs ($.05 per share after tax).
 
(3)
 
Includes loss on the disposal of Crane Plumbing of $13.8 million ($.14 per share after tax), stock-based retirement cost of $6.1 million ($.07 per share after tax) and the amortization of goodwill of $18.1 million ($.28 per share after tax).

 
CRANE CO.
Income Statement Data - Resistoflex Restated
Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2002
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
    
Three Months Ended December 31,
     
Year Ended
December 31,
  
    
2002
     
2001
     
2002
     
2001
  
Net Sales:
                                    
Aerospace *
   
$
85,444
 
   
$
92,791
 
   
$
340,762
 
   
$
406,039
 
Engineered Materials *
   
 
51,188
 
   
 
42,808
 
   
 
233,180
 
   
 
234,267
 
Merchandising Systems
   
 
37,894
 
   
 
49,161
 
   
 
161,920
 
   
 
216,377
 
Fluid Handling *
   
 
176,814
 
   
 
171,050
 
   
 
715,829
 
   
 
630,863
 
Controls
   
 
15,891
 
   
 
16,981
 
   
 
64,759
 
   
 
101,897
 
Intersegment Elimination
   
 
(23
)
   
 
(140
)
   
 
(103
)
   
 
(2,263
)
    
  
  
  
Total Net Sales
   
$
367,208
 
   
$
372,651
 
   
$
1,516,347
 
   
$
1,587,180
 
    
  
  
  
Operating Profit:
                                    
Aerospace *
   
$
19,232
 
   
$
20,570
 
   
$
70,698
 
   
$
100,854
 
Engineered Materials *
   
 
7,939
 
   
 
5,341
 
   
 
44,366
 
   
 
32,983
 
Merchandising Systems
   
 
(236
)
   
 
4,661
 
   
 
7,186
 
   
 
28,432
 
Fluid Handling *
   
 
13,876
 
   
 
10,005
 
   
 
53,688
 
   
 
49,041
 
Controls
   
 
1,451
 
   
 
1,428
 
   
 
4,815
 
   
 
3,929
 
Corporate **
   
 
(6,783
)
   
 
(4,218
)
   
 
(25,797
)
   
 
(17,146
)
    
  
  
  
Operating Profit before Asbestos and Special Charges and Goodwill Amortization
   
 
35,479
 
   
 
37,787
 
   
 
154,956
 
   
 
198,093
 
Asbestos Charges **
   
 
(107,860
)
   
 
(816
)
   
 
(115,285
)
   
 
(2,216
)
Special Charge - Stock-Based Retirement Costs **
   
 
—  
 
   
 
—  
 
   
 
—  
 
   
 
(6,132
)
Goodwill Amortization
   
 
—  
 
   
 
(4,733
)
   
 
—  
 
   
 
(18,061
)
    
  
  
  
Total Operating (Loss) Profit
   
 
(72,381
)
   
 
32,238
 
   
 
39,671
 
   
 
171,684
 
Interest Income
   
 
370
 
   
 
183
 
   
 
2,285
 
   
 
1,063
 
Interest Expense
   
 
(4,026
)
   
 
(5,273
)
   
 
(16,900
)
   
 
(21,187
)
Miscellaneous - Net
   
 
730
 
   
 
780
 
   
 
(603
)
   
 
(15,743
)
    
  
  
  
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes
   
 
(75,307
)
   
 
27,928
 
   
 
24,453
 
   
 
135,817
 
(Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes
   
 
(24,098
)
   
 
9,919
 
   
 
7,825
 
   
 
47,197
 
    
  
  
  
(Loss) Income Before Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle
   
$
(51,209
)
   
$
18,009
 
   
$
16,628
 
   
$
88,620
 
Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle
   
 
—  
 
   
 
—  
 
   
 
(28,076
)
   
 
—  
 
    
  
  
  
Net (Loss) Income
   
$
(51,209
)
   
$
18,009
 
   
$
(11,448
)
   
$
88,620
 
Depreciation and Amortization
   
$
12,784
 
   
$
16,695
 
   
$
49,790
 
   
$
74,610
 
Per Diluted Share Data:
                                    
(Loss) Income Before Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle
   
$
(0.86
)
   
$
0.30
(1)
   
$
0.28
(2)
   
$
1.47
(3)
Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle
   
 
—  
 
   
 
—  
 
   
 
(0.47
)
   
 
—  
 
    
  
  
  
Net (Loss) Income
   
$
(0.86
)
   
$
0.30
 
   
$
(0.19
)
   
$
1.47
 
    
  
  
  
Average Diluted Shares Outstanding
   
 
59,662
 
   
 
59,974
 
   
 
60,046
 
   
 
60,355
 
Average Basic Shares Outstanding
   
 
59,573
 
            
 
59,728
 
         
 
*
 
Segments include the restatement of Resistoflex from Engineered Materials to Fluid Handling and Aerospace.
 
**
 
Both asbestos charges and the special charge for stock-based retirement costs are recorded within the Corporate segment.
 
(1)
 
Includes goodwill amortization of $4.7 million ($ .07 per share after tax).
 
(2)
 
Includes a $4 million expense for pump inspection costs ($.05 per share after tax).
 
(3)
 
Includes loss on the disposal of Crane Plumbing of $13.8 million ($.14 per share after tax), stock-based retirement cost of $6.1 million ($.07 per share after tax) and the amortization of goodwill of $18.1 million ($.28 per share after tax).

 
CRANE CO.
Condensed Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
 
    
December 31, 2002
   
December 31, 2001
ASSETS
              
Current Assets
              
Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
$
36,589
   
$
21,163
Accounts Receivable
   
 
213,850
   
 
217,636
Inventories
   
 
214,689
   
 
244,190
Other Current Assets
   
 
44,349
   
 
40,268
    
  
Total Current Assets
   
 
509,477
   
 
523,257
Property, Plant and Equipment
   
 
273,248
   
 
275,793
Other Assets
   
 
220,615
   
 
114,592
Goodwill
   
 
410,356
   
 
378,473
    
  
Total Assets
   
$
1,413,696
   
$
1,292,115
    
  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
              
Current Liabilities
              
Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt
   
$
400
   
$
375
Loans Payable
   
 
48,153
   
 
1,443
Accounts Payable
   
 
91,072
   
 
84,707
Accrued Liabilities
   
 
125,859
   
 
136,690
Income Taxes
   
 
22,941
   
 
25,924
    
  
Total Current Liabilities
   
 
288,425
   
 
249,139
Long-Term Debt
   
 
205,318
   
 
302,368
Deferred Income Taxes
   
 
8,972
   
 
20,888
Postretirement, Pension and Other Liabilities
   
 
261,919
   
 
68,425
Common Shareholders’ Equity
   
 
649,062
   
 
651,295
    
  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
   
$
1,413,696
   
$
1,292,115
    
  

 
CRANE CO.
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
 
    
Three Months Ended
December 31,
     
Year Ended
December 31,
  
    
2002
     
2001
     
2002
     
2001
  
Operating Activities:
                                    
Net (loss) income
   
$
(51,209
)
   
$
18,009
 
   
$
(11,448
)
   
$
88,620
 
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
   
 
—  
 
   
 
—  
 
   
 
28,076
 
   
 
—  
 
    
  
  
  
Income before accounting change
   
 
(51,209
)
   
 
18,009
 
   
 
16,628
 
   
 
88,620
 
Income from joint venture
   
 
(1,910
)
   
 
—  
 
   
 
(2,917
)
   
 
—  
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
 
12,784
 
   
 
16,695
 
   
 
49,790
 
   
 
74,610
 
Asbestos charges - net of tax
   
 
73,345
 
   
 
555
 
   
 
78,394
 
   
 
1,507
 
Loss on sale of divestitures/investments
   
 
—  
 
   
 
—  
 
   
 
—  
 
   
 
13,799
 
Cash provided from operating working capital
   
 
14,387
 
   
 
21,208
 
   
 
58,279
 
   
 
34,090
 
Other
   
 
11,855
 
   
 
(3,180
)
   
 
(2,733
)
   
 
(15,064
)
    
  
  
  
Total Provided from Operating Activities
   
 
59,252
 
   
 
53,287
 
   
 
197,441
 
   
 
197,562
 
    
  
  
  
Investing Activities:
                                    
Capital expenditures
   
 
(7,135
)
   
 
(4,976
)
   
 
(25,496
)
   
 
(32,144
)
Proceeds from disposition of capital assets
   
 
1,085
 
   
 
83
 
   
 
5,628
 
   
 
7,926
 
Equity investment in joint venture
   
 
—  
 
   
 
—  
 
   
 
—  
 
   
 
(12,000
)
Payments for acquisitions, net
   
 
(32,363
)
   
 
(9,685
)
   
 
(82,225
)
   
 
(191,168
)
Proceeds from divestitures
   
 
—  
 
   
 
19,645
 
   
 
2,705
 
   
 
19,645
 
    
  
  
  
Total Used for Investing Activities
   
 
(38,413
)
   
 
5,067
 
   
 
(99,388
)
   
 
(207,741
)
    
  
  
  
Financing Activities:
                                    
Dividends paid
   
 
(5,949
)
   
 
(5,968
)
   
 
(23,896
)
   
 
(23,918
)
Reacquisition of shares-open market
   
 
(6,280
)
   
 
—  
 
   
 
(6,475
)
   
 
(28,434
)
Stock options exercised - net of shares reacquired
   
 
—  
 
   
 
434
 
   
 
1,087
 
   
 
6,818
 
(Payment) issuance of debt, net
   
 
(8,730
)
   
 
(51,721
)
   
 
(58,537
)
   
 
66,131
 
    
  
  
  
Total (Used for) Provided from Financing Activities
   
 
(20,959
)
   
 
(57,255
)
   
 
(87,821
)
   
 
20,597
 
    
  
  
  
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
   
 
3,483
 
   
 
(863
)
   
 
5,194
 
   
 
(181
)
    
  
  
  
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
 
3,363
 
   
 
236
 
   
 
15,426
 
   
 
10,237
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period and year
   
 
33,226
 
   
 
20,927
 
   
 
21,163
 
   
 
10,926
 
    
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period and year
   
$
36,589
 
   
$
21,163
 
   
$
36,589
 
   
$
21,163
 
    
  
  
  

 
CRANE CO.
Order Backlog
(in thousands)
 
    
December 31, 2002
   
September 30,
2002
   
June 30, 2002
   
March 31, 2002
   
December 31,
2001
Aerospace
   
$
212,866
   
$
199,063
   
$
218,912
   
$
226,345
   
$
250,320
Engineered Materials
   
 
20,230
   
 
28,980
   
 
23,981
   
 
19,788
   
 
15,088
Merchandising Systems
   
 
12,932
   
 
14,730
   
 
16,864
   
 
22,345
   
 
31,148
Fluid Handling
   
 
125,850
   
 
132,832
   
 
135,535
   
 
138,463
   
 
147,848
Controls
   
 
13,784
   
 
16,581
   
 
17,659
   
 
18,323
   
 
18,449
    
  
  
  
  
Total Backlog
   
$
385,662
   
$
392,186
   
$
412,951
   
$
425,264
   
$
462,853
    
  
  
  
  

 
CRANE CO.
Goodwill Amortization
(in thousands)
 
    
Quarter Ended
   
Year Ended
December 31,
2001
    
March 31,
2001
   
June 30,
2001
     
September 30,
2001
   
December 31,
2001
   
Aerospace
   
$
686
   
$
685
     
$
686
   
$
685
   
$
2,742
Engineered Materials
   
 
1,598
   
 
1,602
     
 
1,602
   
 
1,602
   
 
6,404
Merchandising Systems
   
 
713
   
 
707
     
 
709
   
 
711
   
 
2,840
Fluid Handling
   
 
850
   
 
969
     
 
1,099
   
 
1,260
   
 
4,178
Controls
   
 
474
   
 
473
     
 
475
   
 
475
   
 
1,897
    
  
    
  
  
Total
   
$
4,321
   
$
4,436
     
$
4,571
   
$
4,733
   
$
18,061