10-Q 1 f10q02-jun.htm QUARTERLY REPORT FOR JUNE 30, 2002 Form 10-Q



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

   FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2002

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

   FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ________ TO _________

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-2227



CROWN CORK & SEAL COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania 23-1526444
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
One Crown Way, Philadelphia, PA 19154
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

  215-698-5100  
  (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes   X   No   ___

There were 159,300,227 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of July 31, 2002.














Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.

FORM 10-Q
FOR QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2002

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 Page Number
 
Item 1Financial Statements
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Second Quarter2
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Six Months3
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets4
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows5
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income / (Loss) and Changes in Shareholders’ Equity6
 
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements 
 
A.Statement of Information Furnished7
 
B.Accounting Changes7
 
C.Early Extinguishment of Debt10
 
D.Receivables10
 
E.Inventories10
 
F.Debt and Liquidity11
 
G.Supplemental Cash Flow Information11
 
H.Derivative Financial Instruments12
 
I.Restructuring12
 
J.Asset Impairments13
 
K.Divestitures13
 
L.Commitments and Contingent Liabilities13
 
M.Earnings Per Share14
 
N.Segment Information15
 
Item 2Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 Introduction17
 
 Results of Operations17
 
 Liquidity and Capital Resources21
 
Forward Looking Statements23
 
Item 3Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk23
 
 
 
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
Item 2Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds24
 
Item 4Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders24
 
Item 5Other Information24
 
Item 6Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K24
 
Signature25







Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.



PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In millions except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)


Three months ended June 30,         2002     2001  

Net sales   $ 1,789     $ 1,878  
 
 
 
Costs, expenses & other income  
  Cost of products sold, excluding depreciation and amortization     1,455       1,543  
  Depreciation     93       96  
  Amortization     1       28  
  Selling and administrative expense     76       70  
  Provision for restructuring       (   1 )
  Provision for asset impairments         4
  (Gain) / loss on sale of assets   (   1 )
  Interest expense     86       120  
  Interest income (   2 ) (   5 )
  Translation and exchange adjustments     9       3  
 
 
 
       1,718       1,857  
 
 
 
Income before minority interests, income taxes and extraordinary item   71   21  
                 
Provision for income taxes   26     14  
Minority interests, net of equity earnings (   6 ) (   2 )
 
 
 
Income before extraordinary item 39 5
Extraordinary item - gain on early extinguishment of debt   25  
 
 
 
Net income   $ 64 $ 5  
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share:
Income before extraordinary item $ .30 $ .04
Extraordinary item - gain on early extinguishment of debt .19
 
 
 
     Net income $ .49 $ .04
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share:
Income before extraordinary item $ .29 $ .04
Extraordinary item - gain on early extinguishment of debt .19
 
 
 
     Net income $ .48 $ .04
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:  
                   Basic     131,160,900   125,635,607  
                   Diluted     133,238,280     125,635,607  





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to improve comparability.



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In millions except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)


Six months ended June 30,         2002     2001  

Net sales   $ 3,356     $ 3,536  
 
 
 
Costs, expenses & other income  
  Cost of products sold, excluding depreciation and amortization     2,760       2,938  
  Depreciation     183       190  
  Amortization     2       58  
  Selling and administrative expense     152       156  
  Provision for restructuring     2       1  
  Provision for asset impairments           4  
  (Gain) / loss on sale of assets   24   1 )
  Interest expense     179       235  
  Interest income (   5 ) (   11 )
  Translation and exchange adjustments     18       6  
 
 
 
       3,315       3,576  
 
 
 
                 
Income / (loss) before minority interests, income taxes, extraordinary item and cumulative effect of a change in accounting   41 ( 40 )
                 
Provision for income taxes   46     3  
Minority interests, net of equity earnings (   10 ) (   2 )
 
 
 
Loss before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of a change in accounting ( 15 ) ( 45 )
                 
Extraordinary item - gain on early extinguishment of debt   25  
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting, net of tax (   1,014 )   4
 
 
 
     
Net loss ( $ 1,004 ) ( $ 41 )
 
 
 
                 
Basic and diluted earnings / (loss) per share:  
Loss before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of a change in accounting ( $ .12 ) ( $ .36 )
Extraordinary item - gain on early extinguishment of debt .19
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting ( 7.89 ) .03
 
 
 
     Net loss ( $ 7.82 ) ( $ .33 )
 
 
 
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:  
                   Basic     128,461,067   125,629,864  
                   Diluted     128,461,067     125,629,864  





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to improve comparability.



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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Condensed)
(In millions)


June 30, December 31,
  2002 2001  
  (Unaudited)      

Assets          
Current assets  
         Cash and cash equivalents   $ 308   $ 456  
         Receivables     1,145     996  
         Inventories     1,025     862  
         Prepaid expenses and other current assets     132     108  


                  Total current assets     2,610     2,422  


           
Long-term notes and receivables     20     18  
Investments     79     99  
Goodwill     2,563     3,625  
Property, plant and equipment, net     2,540     2,618  
Other non-current assets     807     838  


                  Total   $ 8,619   $ 9,620  


           
Liabilities and shareholders' equity  
Current liabilities 
        Short-term debt   $ 189   $ 464  
        Current maturities of long-term debt     458     381  
        Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     1,734     1,593  
        Income taxes payable     77     68  


                  Total current liabilities     2,458     2,506  


           
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities     4,265     4,475  
Postretirement and pension liabilities    863     874  
Other non-current liabilities    725     760  
Minority interests    199     201  
Shareholders' equity    109     804  


                  Total   $ 8,619   $ 9,620  


           


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Condensed)
(In millions)
(Unaudited)


Six months ended June 30, 2002   2001  

Cash flows from operating activities            
   Net loss ( $ 1,004 ) ( $ 41 )
   Depreciation and amortization     185       248  
   Provision for restructuring and asset impairments     2     3  
   (Gain) / loss on sales of assets   32 ( 1 )
   Extraordinary item - gain on early extinguishment of debt (   25 )
   Cumulative effect of a change in accounting   1,014 ( 4 )
   Change in other assets and liabilities, other than debt (   206 ) (   450 )
 
 
        Net cash used in operating activities (   2 ) (   245 )
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities  
   Capital expenditures (   56 ) (   90 )
   Proceeds from sale of assets     188   7
   Other, net   3 (   14 )
 
 
        Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities   129 (   97 )
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities  
   Proceeds from long-term debt     14        
   Payments of long-term debt (   18 ) (   30 )
   Net change in short-term debt (   237 )     317  
   Shares issued     1  
   Minority dividends, net of contributions (   15 ) (   3 )
 
 
        Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities (   255 )     284  
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (   20 ) (   16 )
 
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (   148 ) (   74 )
   
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     456       382  
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 308     $ 308  
 
 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS) AND CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In millions)
(Unaudited)


  Comprehensive Income / (loss)     Common   Paid-In   Retained   Treasury   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
 
  Quarter Year-To-Date     Stock   Capital   Earnings   Stock   Income / (loss)   Total

Balance at December 31, 2001             $780   $1,600   $     22   ($151 ) ($1,447 ) $   804
Net income / (loss)   $64 ($1,004 )         (  1,004 )       (  1,004 )
Translation adjustments 149 114                114 114
Derivatives qualifying as hedges 6 4               4 4
  

 
Comprehensive income / (loss)   $219 ($886 )  
  

 
Issuance of shares - debt for equity      exchanges       122   68               190
Stock issued - other             1       1 
 

Balance at June 30, 2002               $902   $1,668   ($982 ) ($150 ) ($1,329 ) $   109  

  Comprehensive Income / (loss)     Common   Paid-In   Retained   Treasury   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
 
  Quarter Year-To-Date     Stock   Capital   Earnings   Stock   Income / (loss)   Total

Balance at December 31, 2000             $780   $1,596   $994   ($151 ) ($1,110 ) $2,109  
Net income / (loss)   $  5 ($ 41 )             (    41 )         (       41 )
Translation adjustments   ( 51 ) ( 206 )                     (     206 ) (     206 )
Derivatives qualifying as hedges   4 (   10 )                     (       10 ) (       10 )
  
 
   
Comprehensive loss   ($42 ) ($257 )                            
  
 
   
 

Balance at June 30, 2001               $780   $1,596   $953   ($151 ) ($1,326 ) $1,852  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In millions, except per share and employee data; per share earnings are quoted as diluted)
(Unaudited)

A. Statement of Information Furnished
 
  The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated and condensed financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with Form 10-Q instructions. In the opinion of management, these consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature necessary to present fairly the financial position of Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. as of June 30, 2002, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. These results have been determined on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles and practices consistently applied.
 
  Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, have been condensed or omitted. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.
 
B. Accounting Changes
 
  Effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142 (SFAS 142), “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” SFAS 142 requires that amortization of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets be discontinued upon adoption of the standard. The standard also requires that goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets be tested for impairment, at least annually, under the guidelines established. During the second quarter of 2002, the Company completed its transitional impairment review and recognized a noncash, non-tax deductible impairment charge of $1,014 or $7.89 per share, reported as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting, effective January 1, 2002. In evaluating and measuring the impairment charge, estimated fair values were calculated for each reporting unit within each operating segment using a combination of market values for comparable businesses and discounted cash flow projections.


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  The following is a reconciliation of previously reported financial information to adjusted amounts excluding goodwill amortization for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002 and for the prior three annual periods, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively:
 
  Quarter Ended   Six Months Ended  
  June 30,   June 30,  
 
 
 
  2002   2001   2002   2001  
  Income / (loss) before extraordinary item and cumulative effect
     of a change in accounting
$39   $   5   ($     15 ) ($45 )
 
  Addback: Goodwill amortization   28   57
 
 
 

  Adjusted income / (loss) before extraordinary item and
     cumulative effect of a change in accounting
39   33   (       15 ) 12
     
  Extraordinary item - gain on early extinguishment of debt 25     25
  Cumulative effect of a change in accounting, net of tax     (  1,014 ) 4
 
 
 

  Adjusted net income / (loss) $64   $33   ($1,004 ) $16
 
 
 

 
  Basic earnings / (loss) per share:    
 
  Income / (loss) before extraordinary item and cumulative effect
     of a change in accounting
$.30 $.04   ($    .12 ) ($.36 )
 
  Addback: Goodwill amortization  .22  .45
 
 
 

  Adjusted earnings / (loss) before extraordinary item and
     cumulative effect of a change in accounting
.30   .26   (      .12 ) .09
     
  Extraordinary item - gain on early extinguishment of debt .19     .19
  Cumulative effect of a change in accounting, net of tax     (    7.89 ) .03
 
 
 

  Adjusted net income / (loss) $.49   $.26   ($  7.82 ) $.12
 
 
 

 
  Diluted earnings / (loss) per share:    
 
  Income / (loss) before extraordinary item and cumulative effect
     of a change in accounting
$.29 $.04 ($    .12 ) ($.36 )
  Addback: Goodwill amortization    .22    .45
 
 
 

  Adjusted earnings / (loss) before extraordinary item and
     cumulative effect of a change in accounting
.29   .26   (      .12 ) .09
     
  Extraordinary item - gain on early extinguishment of debt .19     .19
  Cumulative effect of a change in accounting, net of tax     (    7.89 ) .03
 
 
 

  Adjusted net income / (loss) $.48   $.26   ($  7.82 ) $.12
 
 
 









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  2001   2000   1999  
 
  Amount   Per Share -
Basic and Diluted
  Amount   Per Share -
Basic and Diluted
  Amount   Per Share -
Basic and Diluted
 
 
                 
  Income/(loss) before cumulative effect
      of a change in accounting
  ($976 ) ($7.77 ) ($174 ) ($1.40 ) $181   $1.36  
  Addback: Goodwill amortization     113  .90   116  .92   123    1.01  
 
  Adjusted income/(loss) before cumulative effect
      of a change in accounting
  (  863 ) (  6.87 ) (    58 ) (    .48 ) 304   2.37  
 
  Cumulative effect of a change in accounting     4  .03    
 
  Adjusted income/(loss)   ($863 ) ($6.84 ) ($  58 ) ($  .48 ) $304   $2.37  
 



 
  The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segment for the six months ended June 30, 2002 are as follows:



  Americas   Europe   Asia-Pacific   Consolidated
Total
 
 
  Balance as of January 1, 2002   $1,156   $2,463   $6   $3,625  
  Transitional impairment charge   (     120 ) (     888 ) (  6 ) (  1,014 )
  Divestitures   (       75 ) (       56 ) (     131 )
  Foreign currency translation and other   13   70     83  
   
 
 
 
 
  Balance as of June 30, 2002   $   974   $1,589   $0   $2,563  
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Identifiable intangible assets other than goodwill, as of June 30, 2002, are recorded in other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and, excluding minimum pension assets, are technology-based and are not material.
 
  Also effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” SFAS 144 establishes an accounting model, based upon the framework established in SFAS 121, for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sales. The accounting model applies to all long-lived assets, including discontinued operations, and it replaces the provisions of APB No. 30, “Reporting Results of Operations — Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions,” for disposal of segments of a business. The standard also requires that long-lived assets classified as held for sale be presented separately in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and eliminates the requirement to allocate goodwill to long-lived assets to be tested for impairment. Adoption of the standard had no impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
 
  On January 1, 2001, the Company adopted SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended. SFAS 133 requires that the Company recognize all outstanding derivative instruments on the balance sheet at their current fair values. Upon adoption, the Company recorded an after-tax credit of $4, net of $1 tax, or $.03 per share to earnings and an after-tax charge of $18, net of $10 tax, to accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity. The ongoing impact on the Company from adoption of this standard and the level of use of these instruments will depend on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the Company’s ability to access these instruments in the financial markets, the ability of the Company to naturally offset exposures within operating units, fluctuations in interest rates and other market conditions, as well as future interpretive guidance from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”).
 



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  On July 30, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146 (“SFAS 146”), “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.” SFAS 146 establishes accounting guidelines for the recognition and measurement of a liability at its fair value for the cost associated with an exit or disposal activity in the period in which the liability is incurred, rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. This standard is effective January 1, 2003 for all exit or disposal activities initiated after that date.
 
  In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.” This standard establishes accounting guidelines for the recognition and measurement of tangible long-lived asset retirement obligations and their associated asset retirement costs. The standard is effective January 1, 2003.
 
C. Early Extinguishment of Debt
 
  During the second quarter of 2002, the Company entered into privately negotiated debt for equity exchanges with holders of its outstanding notes. As of June 30, 2002, 24.4 million shares of common stock with a market value of $190 had been exchanged for $210 of the face amount of debt and $5 of accrued interest. As a result of the completed exchanges, the Company recorded a gain from the early extinguishment of debt amounting to $25 ($25 net of tax or $.19 per share) in the second quarter. Under currently effective accounting guidelines, the gain was reported as an extraordinary item. For additional information, see Note F.
 
  In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145 (“SFAS 145”), “Recission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections.” Provisions of SFAS 145 are effective for the Company on January 1, 2003. Among other provisions, the new standard no longer permits gains or losses from extinguishment of debt to be reported as an extraordinary item unless the extinguishment qualifies as an extraordinary item under the criteria of APB 30. Once effective, SFAS 145 requires that gains or losses that do not qualify under APB 30 should be classified within income / (loss) from continuing operations. Also upon adoption of the new standard, the Company will be required to restate prior reporting by reclassifying any such extraordinary gains or losses to income / (loss) from continuing operations. Upon adoption in 2003, the Company will reclassify previously reported extraordinary gains from the early extinguishment of debt and any related taxes to income / (loss) from continuing operations.
 
D. Receivables
 
  The Company utilizes receivable securitization agreements in its management of cash flow activities. The Company’s current agreement, entered into during 2001, provides for the accelerated receipt of cash up to $350 on the available pool of North American receivables. Receivables are sold without recourse, the Company receives a fee for servicing the receivables and the Company has no retained interest in the receivables. Receivables securitized at June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 were $166 and $110, respectively. Amounts under these securitizations are reported as a reduction in receivables in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the first six months of 2002 and 2001, net costs related to the outstanding receivable securitizations of approximately $5 and $7, respectively, were reported as interest expense within the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
 
E. Inventories
 
 
  June 30,   December 31,  
  2002   2001  
 
    Finished goods   $   455   $   314  
    Work in process   116   112  
    Raw material and supplies   454   436  
       
 
 
       $1,025   $   862  
      
 
 



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F. Debt and Liquidity
 
  At June 30, 2002, the Company had $2,188 of senior secured bank debt due December 8, 2003, and a secured term loan of $140 due August 4, 2002. In addition to the bank debt and the term loan, the Company had $2,443 of outstanding notes, including $234 due September 1, 2002, $195 due April 15, 2003 and $395 due December 15, 2003. As of June 30, 2002, $184 was available under the credit facility and $297 was available as of July 31, 2002. Based on projections currently available, the Company believes it can pay its obligations due in 2002 with cash on hand, cash generated from operating activities, and borrowings available under the credit facility.
 
  The balance of the term loan was reduced to $44 as of July 31, 2002, using $74 of other borrowings and cash on hand, $20 of net proceeds received from the completion of the sale of certain businesses in Africa, and $2 from the sale of other assets. In August, 2002, the maturity date of the term loan was extended from August 4, 2002 to December 16, 2002.
 
  During the second quarter of 2002, and in July 2002, the Company exchanged shares of its common stock for certain of the Company’s outstanding notes and debentures. The exchanges as of June 30, 2002 are reflected in the outstanding note balances above. As of July 31, 2002, as a result of additional exchanges, the total outstanding notes were reduced to $2,381, the September 2002 notes were reduced to $212, the April 2003 notes were reduced to $194, and the December 2003 notes were reduced to $393.
 
  The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Constar International Inc. (“Constar”), filed a registration statement on Form S-1 in May 2002, for a proposed initial public offering of its shares by the Company and a debt offering. The proposed transaction would include a sale of between approximately 55% and 63% of Constar’s shares and would also include the repayment of a $350 note distributed by Constar to the Company to be paid upon the completion of the offering. The proceeds from the repayment of the note and the sale of Constar shares in the offering, if and when it is consummated, would first be used to repay the term loan and then to reduce the borrowings under the senior secured bank debt or to pay notes as they become due. The Company will have a loss on the transaction, including noncash charges for tax expense and the reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments to earnings. The actual amount of the loss will be dependent upon the percentage of shares sold and the proceeds received. There can be no assurance that the proposed initial public offering will be consummated on the terms outlined above, or at all.
 
In order to meet its obligations, improve its financial position and enhance its ability to refinance or extend the maturity of the bank debt due in December 2003, the Company is reviewing various strategies. These strategies include (i) completion of the initial public offering as discussed above, (ii) restructuring the terms of the Company’s debt, (iii) generating additional cash from operations through working capital reductions, (iv) issuing debt or equity securities and (v) entering into asset securitization programs in Europe. Repayment of the Company’s scheduled obligations in 2003 will be dependent upon the implementation of one or more of the strategies mentioned above. The Company is in discussions with financing sources concerning a possible refinancing plan that may include a new bank credit facility and the issuance of debt or equity securities. Proceeds from any refinancing would be used to repay the Company’s senior secured bank debt and certain of the notes, and to pay expenses associated with the transaction. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will be able to complete these strategies on a timely basis or on favorable terms.
 
G. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
 
  Cash payments, including prepayments for interest, net of amounts capitalized, were $163 and $260 during the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Cash payments for income taxes were $22 and $28 during the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.
 



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H. Derivative Financial Instruments
 
  The Company uses derivative financial instruments, including swaps and forwards, to manage certain foreign currency, interest rate and commodity price exposures. With the adoption of SFAS 133 in 2001, the Company has recognized the fair values of these instruments within its Consolidated Balance Sheets. At June 30, 2002, the Company had three cross-currency swaps outstanding for a notional value of $700. The fair value of the euro swap was ($7) compared to $18 at December 31, 2001 and was reported in long-term liabilities at June 30, 2002. The aggregate fair value of $40 for the sterling swaps at June 30, 2002 ($58 at December 31, 2001) was reported in non-current assets. The fair values of other outstanding instruments, a net credit of $1, were reported in current assets and current liabilities.
 
  The Company has designated its sterling cross-currency swaps as cash flow hedges of its long-term U.K. foreign-denominated debt. The Company has also designated foreign exchange and commodity forwards as cash flow hedges of certain anticipated foreign exchange and commodity transactions. The fair values for the instruments designated in these hedges are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity and are reclassified into earnings when the related hedged items impact earnings. The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with derivative hedging activities during the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 were as follows:
 
  2002   2001  
 
  Balance at January 1 ($  4 )    
  Transition adjustment upon adoption of SFAS 133 - net of tax     ($18 )
  Current period changes in fair value - net of tax   (  13 ) 22  
  Reclassifications to earnings - net of tax   17 (  14 )
   

  Balance at June 30   $  0 ($10 )
   




  During the next twelve months ending June 30, 2003, approximately $3 after-tax is expected to be reclassified to earnings. The actual amount that will be reclassified to earnings over the next twelve months may vary from this amount due to changing market conditions. No amounts were reclassified to earnings during the first six months of 2002 in connection with forecasted transactions that were no longer considered probable.
 
I. Restructuring
 
 During the first six months of 2002, the Company provided $2 for severance costs in connection with the closing of two crown plants in Europe.
 
 During the first six months of 2001, the Company provided $4 for the costs associated with the closure of a U.S. food can plant and $3 for severance costs to close a plant in the U.K. and to reduce headcount at three plants in Africa. Also during the first six months of 2001, the Company recorded a restructuring credit of $6 for the reversal of severance costs related to a restructuring charge provided during the second quarter of 2000.
 
 Remaining balances in the restructuring reserves represent contracts or agreements whereby payments are extended over time. This includes agreements with unions and governmental agencies related to employees as well as with landlords in lease arrangements. The balance of the restructuring reserves (excluding write-down of assets which is reflected as a reduction of the related asset account) is included within “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 



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The components of the restructuring reserve and movements within these components during the first six months of 2002 were as follows:

  Termination   Other Exit  
  Benefits   Costs   Total  
     
 
 
 
  Balance as of January 1, 2002   $ 8   $14   $22  
  Provision   2   2  
  Payments made   (   7 ) (    2 ) (    9 )
  Other *   (    2 ) (    2 )
     
 
 
 
  Balance as of June 30, 2002   $ 3   $10   $13  
     
 
 
 
 
*  Includes translation adjustments


  During the first six months of 2002, payments of $7 were made for the termination of approximately 400 employees, approximately 300 of whom were involved in direct manufacturing operations.
 
J. Asset Impairments
 
 During the second quarter of 2001, the Company provided $4 to write-down to fair value certain property, plant and equipment whose value was considered to be impaired. Fair value was based on estimated future cash flows from the related property, plant and equipment. The write-downs were required due to (i) the loss of a customer contract in the U.S. plastics operations during the second quarter, (ii) the removal from service of certain machinery in the U.S. and Europe that was operating at inefficient levels, and (iii) the reduced market value of a property held for sale in Europe.
 
K. Divestitures
 
 During the first quarter of 2002, the Company completed the sales of its U.S. fragrance pumps business, its European pharmaceutical packaging business, and its 15% shareholding in Crown Nampak (Pty) Ltd. for total net proceeds of $181. A net loss of $32 was recognized in connection with these sales, including a tax charge of $8. As of June 30, 2002, the Company agreed to sell certain other businesses in Africa for $25. These businesses had sales of $27 for the six months ended June 30, 2002, and total assets of $46 as of June 30, 2002. Gross proceeds of $24 were received in July, 2002, with the remainder to be received pending regulatory approval.
 
 As discussed in Note F, Constar filed a registration statement for a proposed initial public offering of its shares by the Company. If and when the transaction is consummated, Constar will be accounted for as an equity investment and will no longer be consolidated. The instruments governing Constar’s indebtedness will restrict Constar’s ability to declare cash dividends. Constar had net sales of $358 for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and total assets of $710 as of June 30, 2002.
 
L. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
 
 The Company is one of many defendants in a substantial number of lawsuits filed throughout the United States by persons alleging bodily injury as a result of exposure to asbestos. These claims arose from the insulation operations of a U.S. company, the majority of whose stock the Company purchased in 1963. Approximately 90 days after the stock purchase, this U.S. company sold its insulation operations and was later merged into the Company.
 
 As of June 30, 2002, the Company’s accrual for pending and future asbestos-related claims was $283, a decrease of $64 since December 31, 2001 due to payments made during the first six months of 2002. The Company estimates that its range of potential liability for pending and future asbestos claims that are probable and estimable is between $283 and $516. The 2002 payments included amounts for claims that were settled in previous years. The accrual of $283 includes $119 for committed settlements that will be paid over time and approximately $150 for unasserted claims. Aggregate settlement amounts, including amounts committed to be paid in future periods, were $35 for claims settled during the first six months of 2002 and $66, $100 and $92, respectively, for claims settled during 2001, 2000 and 1999. Assumptions underlying the accrual and the range of potential liability include that claims for exposure to asbestos that occurred after the sale of the U.S. company’s insulation business in 1964 would not be entitled to settlement payouts and that the Pennsylvania asbestos legislation described below is expected to have a favorable impact on the Company's ability to settle or defend against asbestos-related claims. The Company’s accrual includes estimates for probable costs for claims through the year 2012. The upper end of the Company’s estimated range of possible asbestos costs of $516 includes claims beyond that date.



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 While it is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of the asbestos-related claims and settlements, the Company believes, after consultation with counsel, that resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position. The Company cautions, however, that these estimates for asbestos cases and settlements are difficult to predict and may be influenced by many factors. Accordingly, these matters, if resolved in a manner different from the estimate, could have a material effect on the Company’s financial position.
 
 In December 2001, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacted legislation that limits the asbestos-related liabilities of Pennsylvania corporations that are successors by corporate merger to companies involved with asbestos. The legislation limits the successor’s liability for asbestos to the acquired company’s asset value. The Company has already paid significantly more for asbestos claims than the acquired company’s asset value. On June 12, 2002, the Company received a favorable ruling from the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on the Company’s motion for summary judgment regarding the 376 asbestos-related cases pending against it in that court (in re Asbestos Litigation, October Term 1986, Number 001). The plaintiffs claimed that the legislation was procedurally inapplicable and that, if applicable, it violated due process and other causes of the United States and Pennsylvania constitutions. That ruling has been appealed by the plaintiffs and the Company has asked the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to conduct an expedited review of the decision. For more information see the discussion of the Company’s potential liability for asbestos cases under “Critical Accounting Policies” in Part II, Item 7: “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” within the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001.
 
 The Company is also subject to various lawsuits and claims with respect to matters such as governmental and environmental regulations and other actions arising in the normal course of business. While the impact on future financial results is not subject to reasonable estimation because considerable uncertainty exists, management believes, after consultation with counsel, that the ultimate liabilities resulting from such lawsuits and claims will not materially affect the consolidated results, liquidity or financial position of the Company.



M. Earnings Per Share
 
 The following table summarizes the basic and diluted earnings per common share computations for the periods ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively:

  2002   2001  
 
 
 
  Average   Average  
  Quarter Income   Shares   EPS   Income   Shares   EPS  
 
 
 
  Income before extraordinary item $39 131.2 $  .30 $  5 125.6 $  .04
  Extraordinary item   25   .19      
    
 
 
 
 
 
  Net income - basic   64 131.2   .49   5 125.6   .04
 
  Effect of dilutive securities:
        Stock options    2.0 (    .01 )      
    
 
 
 
 
 
  Net income - diluted $64 133.2 $  .48 $  5 125.6 $  .04
    
 
 
 
 
 





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  2002   2001  
 
 
 
  Income / Average   Income / Average  
  Year-to-date   (Loss)   Shares   EPS   (Loss)   Shares   EPS  
 
 
 
  Loss before extraordinary item and     cumulative effect of a change in accounting ($     15 ) 128.5   ($  12 ) ($45 ) 125.6   ($ .36 )
  Extraordinary item 25   .19    
  Cumulative effect of a change in accounting (  1,014 )   ( 7.89 ) 4   .03
    
 
 
 
 
 
  Net loss - basic and diluted ($1,004 ) 128.5 ($7.82 ) ($41 ) 125.6   ($ .33 )
    
 
 
 
 
 


  Common shares contingently issueable upon the exercise of stock options, amounting to 6.3 and 7.9 and 11.7 and 9.2 shares, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the grant prices of the then outstanding options were above the average market price for the related periods. The effect of stock options of 1.4 million shares for the six months ended June 30, 2002 were also excluded because of their antidilutive effect on the net loss.
 
N. Segment Information

  The Company maintains three operating segments, defined geographically: Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Each operating segment is an operating division within the Company and has a President reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. “Corporate” includes Corporate Technology and headquarters’ costs. Divisional headquarter costs are maintained within the operating segments.



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  The interim segment information is as follows:
 
Quarter ended June 30,
 
2002   Americas   Europe   Asia-Pacific   Corporate   Total  
 
  External sales   $866   $838   $85       $1,789  
  Segment income   75   97   10   ($18 ) 164  
 
  2001  
 
  External sales   982   814   82       1,878  
  Provision for restructuring   1 (      2 )   (         1 )
  Provision for asset impairments   2 2     4  
  Segment income *   54   94   6   (  16 ) 138  
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2002   Americas   Europe   Asia-Pacific   Corporate   Total  
 
  External sales   $1,658   $1,536   $162       $3,356  
  Provision for restructuring   2       2  
  Segment income  119   158   18   ($38 ) 257  
 
  2001  
 
  External sales   1,825   1,555   156       3,536  
  Provision for restructuring   5 (         4 )     1  
  Provision for asset impairments   2 2     4  
  Segment income *   65   156   11   (  43 ) 189  


  * Segment income includes goodwill amortization of $10 for the Americas and $18 for Europe in the quarter and $20 for the Americas and $37 for Europe in the six months ended June 30, 2001.


  The following table reconciles the Company’s segment income to income / (loss) before minority interests, income taxes, extraordinary item, and cumulative effect of a change in accounting:

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
 
 
    2002   2001   2002   2001  
 
 
 
 
 
  Total segment income   $164   $138   $257   $189  
  Interest expense   86   120   179   235  
  Interest income   (       2 ) (       5 ) (       5 ) (    11 )
  (Gain) / loss on sale of assets   (       1 ) 24 (       1 )
Translation and exchange adjustments 9 3 18 6
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated income / (loss) before minority interests, income taxes, extraordinary item and cumulative effect of a change in accounting $  71 $  21 $  41 ($  40 )
 
 
 
 
 






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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION



Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(in millions, except per share data; per share earnings are quoted as diluted)


Introduction

The following discussion presents management’s analysis of the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002, compared to the corresponding periods in 2001 and the changes in financial condition and liquidity from December 31, 2001. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and Notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, along with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in and referred to within this report.

Results of Operations

Net Income and Earnings Per Share

Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 was $64 or $.48 per share versus $5 or $.04 per share for the second quarter of 2001. The results for 2002 included an extraordinary gain of $25 ($.19 per share) for the early extinguishment of debt and a charge of $4 ($.03 per share) for foreign exchange losses resulting from the devaluation of the Argentine peso. The results for 2001 included a net after-tax charge of $2 ($.01 per share) for restructuring and asset impairment provisions, as described later in this discussion. Excluding the items noted above, earnings per share in the second quarter of 2002 was $.32 compared to $.05 in the prior year period. The improvement was due primarily to a change in accounting which, beginning in 2002, eliminated the amortization of goodwill ($.22 per share in the second quarter of 2001) and to improved pricing in the Americas Division, partially offset by overall lower volumes, higher pension expense in the U.S., lower pension income in the U.K. and a valuation allowance recorded for U.S. tax assets created in 2002.

For the six months ended June 30, 2002, the Company reported a net loss of $1,004 or $7.82 per share compared to a net loss of $41 or $.33 per share for the same period in 2001. The results for 2002 included a noncash charge of $1,014 ($7.89 per share) for goodwill impairment, as discussed in Note B to the consolidated financial statements, an extraordinary gain of $25 ($.19 per share) for the early extinguishment of debt, an after-tax charge of $2 ($.02 per share) for restructuring provisions, an after-tax loss on the sale of assets of $32 ($.25 per share) and an after-tax charge of $12 ($.09 per share) for foreign exchange losses resulting from the devaluation of the Argentine peso. Included in the results for 2001 were an after-tax gain of $4 ($.03 per share) for the transitional adjustment from the adoption of SFAS 133 and an after-tax charge of $3 ($.02 per share) for asset impairments and restructuring provisions. Excluding the items referred to above for 2002 and 2001, earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2002 was $.23 compared to a net loss of $.34 for the same period in 2001. The improved earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2002 was due primarily to the same factors outlined above in the discussion of second quarter results. The elimination of goodwill amortization contributed $.45 per share to the improvement.

Net Sales

Net sales in the second quarter of $1,789 were $89 or 4.7% below the prior year period. Included in the change from 2001 were lower sales of $33 due to divested operations and higher sales of $20 due to the favorable impact of currency translation. Excluding the effects of divested operations and currency translation, net sales would have decreased $76 or 4.0% compared to the second quarter of 2001. Net sales in the first six months of 2002 of $3,356 were $180 or 5.1% below the prior year period sales of $3,536. The decrease in the first six months of 2002 included $23 due to unfavorable currency translation and $50 due to divested operations. Excluding the effects of currency translation and divested operations, net sales were $107 or 3.0% less than the prior year period. The sales decreases for the quarter and year-to-date were due primarily to the pass-through of lower raw material costs and lower volumes across some product lines, offset, in part, by increased selling prices for several product lines and higher volumes in certain other product lines. Sales from U.S. operations accounted for approximately 39% in the second quarter and first six months of 2002 compared to 41% for the same periods in 2001. Sales of beverage cans and ends accounted for approximately 35% and 34% in the second quarter and first six months, respectively, for both years and sales of food cans and ends accounted for approximately 27% of consolidated net sales in the second quarter and first six months of both years.




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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Continued)


An analysis of comparative net sales by operating division follows:

  Net Sales   Percentage Change
 
 
 
  Second Quarter   Six Months Ended   Second   Six  
  2002   2001   2002   2001   Quarter   Months  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Divisions:
  Americas   $   866   $   982   $1,658   $1,825   (11.8% ) (9.2% )
  Europe   838   814   1,536   1,555   2.9% (1.2% )
  Asia-Pacific   85   82   162   156   3.7% 3.8%
 
 
 
 
 
  $1,789   $1,878   $3,356   $3,536   (4.7% ) (5.1% )
 
 
 
 
 


Excluding unfavorable currency translation of $10 and divested operations of $19, net sales in the Americas Division decreased in the second quarter of 2002 by $87 or 8.9% versus the same period in 2001. Excluding unfavorable currency translation of $22 and divested operations of $33, net sales in the Americas Division for the six months ended June 30, 2002 decreased by $112 or 6.1% versus the same period in 2001. The lower sales in 2002 were due primarily to (i) lower sales unit volumes across most product lines and (ii) the pass-through of lower raw material costs; partially offset by increased selling prices for North American beverage, food and aerosol cans. Sales in 2002 in Brazil and Argentina were lower than the prior year due to the economic turmoil in those countries.

Excluding favorable currency translation of $30 and divested operations of $14, net sales for the second quarter of 2002 in the Europe Division increased $8 or 1.0% compared to the same period in 2001 due primarily to increased sales volumes across most businesses, partially offset by the pass-through of lower raw material costs in the plastics businesses. Excluding unfavorable currency translation of $1 and divested operations of $17, net sales in the Europe Division for the six months ended June 30, 2002 were marginally lower from the same period in 2001.

Net sales in the Asia-Pacific Division increased to $85 and $162, increases of 3.7% and 3.8%, respectively, in the second quarter and first six months of 2002 as compared to $82 and $156 in the same periods in 2001 due primarily to increased demand for beverage cans in China and throughout Southeast Asia.

Cost of Products Sold

Cost of products sold, excluding depreciation and amortization, was $1,455 and $2,760, decreases of $88 and $178, for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002 compared to the same periods in 2001. As a percentage of net sales, cost of products sold was 81.3% and 82.2% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002 compared to 82.2% and 83.2% for the same periods in 2001.




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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Continued)


Selling and Administrative

Selling and administrative expense was $76 in the second quarter of 2002, an increase of $6 or 8.6% above the prior year level of $70 due to increased costs for salaries and benefits. As a percentage of net sales, selling and administrative expenses were 4.2% in the second quarter of 2002 compared to 3.7% in the second quarter of 2001.

Selling and administrative expense was $152 for the six months ended June 30, 2002 compared to $156 for the six months ended June 30, 2001. As a percentage of sales, selling and administrative expenses were 4.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2002 compared to 4.4% for the same period in 2001. The expenses in the first half of 2001 included $5 for employee separation costs.

Restructuring and Asset Impairments

During the first quarter and six months of 2002, the Company provided $2 for severance costs in connection with the closing of two crown plants in Europe.

During 2001, the Company provided $4 in the first quarter for the costs associated with the closure of a U.S. food can plant and $3 in the second quarter for severance costs to close a plant in the U.K. and reduce headcount at three plants in Africa. Also, during the first six months of 2001, the Company recorded a restructuring credit of $6 for the reversal of severance costs related to a restructuring charge provided during the second quarter of 2000. Of the credit of $6, $4 was recorded in the second quarter as the Company decided not to pursue certain restructuring actions in its European operations that had been previously approved.

The Company also provided $4 during the second quarter of 2001 to write-down certain property, plant and equipment in the U.S. and Europe whose value was considered to be impaired.

Additional details about restructuring activities and asset impairments are provided in Notes I and J to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Operating Income

The Company defines operating income as net sales less cost of products sold, including depreciation and amortization, selling and administrative expense and provisions for restructuring and asset impairments.

Consolidated operating income was $164 in the second quarter of 2002 as compared to $138 in the second quarter of 2001, including net pre-tax restructuring and asset impairment charges of $3 in the second quarter of 2001. Excluding the restructuring and asset impairment charges, operating income in the second quarter of 2002 was 9.2% of net sales versus 7.5% in the second quarter of 2001.

Consolidated operating income was $257 in the first six months of 2002 as compared to $189 in the first six months of 2001, including pre-tax restructuring and asset impairment charges of $2 and $5 in the first six months of 2002 and 2001, respectively. Excluding restructuring and asset impairment charges, operating income in the first six months of 2002 was 7.7% of net sales versus 5.5% in the first six months of 2001.




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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Continued)


An analysis of operating income by division follows:

  Operating Income  
  (excluding restructuring and asset impairments)   Percentage Change
 
 
 
  Second Quarter   Six Months Ended   Second   Six  
  2002   2001   2002   2001   Quarter   Months  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Divisions:
  Americas   $  75   $  57   $119   $  72   31.6% 65.3%
  Europe     97     94   160   154   3.2% 3.9%
  Asia-Pacific     10      6     18     11   66.7% 63.6%
  Corporate   (    18 ) (    16 ) (    38 ) (    43 ) (12.5% ) 11.6%
 
 
 
 
  $164   $141   $259   $194   16.3% 33.5%
 
 
 
 
 


Americas Division operating income, excluding restructuring and asset impairment charges, was 8.7% and 7.2% of net sales in the second quarter and first six months of 2002 compared to 5.8% and 3.9% for the same periods in 2001. The improved operating margins were due primarily to improved pricing for beverage, food and aerosol cans in North America and the adoption of SFAS 142 which eliminated amortization of goodwill. Goodwill amortization in the Americas Division was $10 and $20 in the second quarter and first six months of 2001. The improved operating margins were reduced, in part, by increases of $10 and $19 in noncash pension expense and lower sales unit volumes across most product lines during the second quarter and first six months of 2002 compared to the same periods in 2001.

Operating income for the Europe Division, excluding restructuring credits and asset impairment charges, as a percentage of net sales was 11.6% and 10.4% in the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002 compared to 11.5% and 9.9% for the same periods in 2001. The improvement was due primarily to the adoption of SFAS 142 which requires that goodwill no longer be amortized. Goodwill amortization was $18 and $37 for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2001. The improvement in the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002 was offset, in part, by a decrease of $10 and $20 in noncash pension income and higher administrative salary costs.

Asia-Pacific Division operating income was $10 and $18, or 11.8% and 11.1% of net sales, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 compared to $6 and $11, 7.3% and 7.1% of net sales, respectively, for the same periods in 2001. The improvement is primarily due to increased demand for beverage cans in China and throughout Southeast Asia.

Loss on Sales of Assets

During the first quarter of 2002, the Company completed the sales of its U.S. fragrance pumps business, its European pharmaceutical packaging business, and its 15% shareholding in Crown Nampak (Pty) Ltd. for total net proceeds of $181. A net loss of $32 was recognized in connection with these sales, including a tax charge of $8. During the first six months of 2002, the Company sold various other assets for $7 with no net gain or loss. During the first six months of 2001, the Company sold various assets for $7 and recognized a net gain of $1.

Net Interest Expense

Net interest expense decreased $31 and $50, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 versus the same periods in 2001, primarily due to lower interest rates and lower average debt outstanding. The lower average debt outstanding primarily reflects the Company’s reduction of its working capital, proceeds from sales of businesses and, to a lesser extent, the early extinguishment of debt through debt for equity exchanges.




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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Continued)


Translation and Exchange Adjustments

Translation and exchange losses of $9 and $18 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 included translation losses of $4 and $12, respectively, from the currency devaluation in Argentina.

Taxes on Income

The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2002 was approximately 37% compared to approximately 67% for the same period in 2001. Excluding goodwill amortization of $28, the 2001 effective rate was approximately 29%.

The first six months of 2002 included a tax charge of $46 on pre-tax income of $41 because (i) the pre-tax loss of $24 for asset disposals has a corresponding tax charge of $8 due to the non-deductible write-off of goodwill and (ii) there was no tax benefit recognized on U.S. losses as the current year benefit was fully reserved by an increase in the valuation allowance.

Minority Interests, Net of Equity Earnings

The charge for minority interests, net of equity earnings, increased $4 and $8, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 compared to the same periods in 2001. The increase is due to increased profits in the beverage can operations in Brazil, China and Vietnam.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash from Operations

Cash of $2 was used by operations in the first six months of 2002 versus $245 over the same period in 2001. The improvement was due to (i) improved operating results, (ii) reduced interest payments, including prepayments made in 2001 in connection with the Company’s amended and restated multicurrency credit facility and new term loan and (iii) the Company’s continued focus on working capital management. The Company’s working capital typically increases during the first three quarters of each year and decreases significantly in the fourth quarter.

Cash flow from operations included $56 from the Company’s receivables securitization programs. The Company’s North American program provides for the accelerated receipt of up to $350 of cash from an available pool of receivables.

Investing Activities

Investing activities provided cash of $129 during the first six months of 2002 compared to a use of $97 in the prior year period. The improvement is due to $181 of net proceeds received from the sales of the U.S. fragrance pumps business ($100), the European pharmaceutical packaging business ($57) and the Company’s 15% shareholding in Crown Nampak (Pty) Ltd. ($24).

Financing Activities

Financing activities used cash of $255 during the first six months of 2002, compared to cash provided of $284 during the same period in 2001. Lower short-term borrowings were required in 2002 due to improved operating cash flows and proceeds from sales of businesses.




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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Continued)


At June 30, 2002, the Company had $2,188 of senior secured bank debt due December 8, 2003, and a secured term loan of $140 due August 4, 2002. In addition to the bank debt and the term loan, the Company had $2,443 of outstanding notes, including $234 due September 1, 2002, $195 due April 15, 2003 and $395 due December 15, 2003. As of June 30, 2002, $184 was available under the credit facility and $297 was available as of July 31, 2002. Based on projections currently available, the Company believes it can pay its obligations due in 2002 with cash on hand, cash generated from operating activities, and borrowings available under the credit facility.

The balance of the term loan was reduced to $44 as of July 31, 2002, using $74 of other borrowings and cash on hand, $20 of net proceeds received from the completion of the sale of certain businesses in Africa, and $2 from the sale of other assets. In August, 2002, the maturity date of the term loan was extended from August 4, 2002 to December 16, 2002.

During the second quarter of 2002, and in July 2002, the Company exchanged shares of its common stock for certain of the Company’s outstanding notes and debentures. The exchanges as of June 30, 2002 are reflected in the outstanding note balances above. As of July 31, 2002, as a result of additional exchanges, the total outstanding notes were reduced to $2,381, the September 2002 notes were reduced to $212, the April 2003 notes were reduced to $194, and the December 2003 notes were reduced to $393.

The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Constar International Inc. (“Constar”), filed a registration statement on Form S-1 in May 2002, for a proposed initial public offering of its shares by the Company and a debt offering. The proposed transaction would include a sale of between approximately 55% and 63% of Constar’s shares and would also include the repayment of a $350 note distributed by Constar to the Company to be paid upon the completion of the offering. The proceeds from the repayment of the note and the sales of Constar shares in the offering, if and when it is consummated, would first be used to repay the term loan and then to reduce the borrowings under the senior secured bank debt or to pay notes as they become due. The Company will have a loss on the transaction, including noncash charges for tax expense and the reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments to earnings. The actual amount of the loss will be dependent upon the percentage of shares sold and the proceeds received. There can be no assurance that the proposed initial public offering will be consummated on the terms outlined above, or at all.

In order to meet its obligations, improve its financial position and enhance its ability to refinance or extend the maturity of the bank debt due in December 2003, the Company is reviewing various strategies. These strategies include (i) completion of the initial public offering as discussed above, (ii) restructuring the terms of the Company’s debt, (iii) generating additional cash from operations through working capital reductions, (iv) issuing debt or equity securities and (v) entering into asset securitization programs in Europe. Repayment of the Company’s scheduled obligations in 2003 will be dependent upon the implementation of one or more of the strategies mentioned above. The Company is in discussions with financing sources concerning a possible refinancing plan that may include a new bank credit facility and the issuance of debt or equity securities. Proceeds from any refinancing would be used to repay the Company’s senior secured bank debt and certain of the notes, and to pay expenses associated with the transaction. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will be able to complete these strategies on a timely basis or on favorable terms.

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Information regarding the Company’s commitments and contingent liabilities appears in Part I within Item 1 of this report on page 13 under Note L to the consolidated financial statements, which information is incorporated herein by reference.




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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Continued)


Recently Issued Accounting Standards

During July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.” Management is currently assessing the details of this standard, but does not anticipate any material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.” Management is currently assessing the details of this standard and is preparing a plan of implementation.

Information regarding these standards appears in Part I within Item 1 of this report on page 9 under Note B to the consolidated financial statements, which information is incorporated by reference.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements included herein in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” including, but not limited to, in the “Financing Activities” and “Recently Issued Accounting Standards” sections, and the discussion of debt and liquidity in Note F and the asbestos matters in Note L to the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and also in Part I, Item 1: “Business” and Item 3: “Legal Proceedings” and in Part II, Item 7: “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” within the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001, which are not historical facts (including any statements concerning plans and objectives of management for future operations or economic performance, or assumptions related thereto), are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. In addition, the Company and its representatives may from time to time make other oral or written statements which are also “forward-looking statements.”

These forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and, therefore, involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Management cautions that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.

While the Company periodically reassesses material trends and uncertainties affecting the Company’s results of operations and financial condition in connection with the preparation of “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and certain other sections contained in the Company’s quarterly, annual or other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Company does not intend to review or revise any particular forward-looking statement in light of future events.

A discussion of important factors that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company to differ from expectations has been set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 within Part II, Item 7; “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under the caption “Forward Looking Statements” and is incorporated herein by reference. Some of the factors are also discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and in prior Company filings with the SEC. In addition, other factors have been or may be discussed from time to time in the Company’s SEC filings.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk


As of June 30, 2002 there have been no material changes in the Company’s market risk exposure as described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.




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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

c) During the second quarter of 2002, the Company entered into privately negotiated debt for equity exchanges with holders of its outstanding
notes pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Information regarding the exchanges appears in Part I within Item 1 of this report on page 10 under Note C and on page 11 under Note F to the consolidated financial statements, which information is incorporated by reference.


Item 4. Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders

The Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held April 25, 2002. The matters voted upon and the results thereof are as follows:

               
  - - - - VOTES - - - -  
  (1) Election to the Board of Directors  
 
  For   Withheld  
 
  Jenne K. Britell   113,837,055   916,895  
  John W. Conway   113,935,332   818,618  
  Arnold W. Donald   113,924,148   829,802  
  Marie L. Garibaldi   113,805,598   948,352  
  Hans L. Löliger   113,831,319   922,631  
  John B. Neff   113,825,802   928,148  
  James L. Pate   113,923,591   830,359  
  Thomas A. Ralph   113,934,313   819,637  
  Hugues du Rouret   113,919,719   834,231  
  Alan W. Rutherford   113,848,291   905,659  
  Harold A. Sorgenti   113,924,187   829,763  


Item 5. Other Information

  On July 31, 2002, the Company announced that it has completed the sale of its Central and East African packaging interests to Nampak Ltd. The Company’s operations in Zambia have been excluded from the current transaction pending receipt of anti-trust clearance.


Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

  a) Exhibits  
 
 
  4. Amendment and Restatement dated as of August 5, 2002 to and in respect of the Credit Agreement dated as of February 4, 1997, as previously amended and restated on March 2, 2001, and February 4, 2002, among the Resgistrant, the Subsidairy Borrowers referred to therein, the Lenders referred to therein and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Administrative Agent
 
 
  b) Reports on Form 8-K
 
 
  There were no reports on Form 8-K filed by Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc., during the quarter for which this report is filed.






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SIGNATURE

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

    Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.  
    Registrant  
       
  By:      /s/ Thomas A. Kelly  
    Thomas A. Kelly  
    Vice President and Corporate Controller  

Date:  August 9, 2002



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