-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, EFUcMar7+TbSk2fLgSz0LyHIU7mL7fwxQ5K1J+BgeNUCjMwpya0uO6hOeu9XVCMH O0pwf0kKIDp9VqvPrV45Sg== 0001193125-08-044843.txt : 20080303 0001193125-08-044843.hdr.sgml : 20080303 20080303133145 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-08-044843 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080229 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080303 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080303 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000007431 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PLASTICS PRODUCTS, NEC [3089] IRS NUMBER: 230366390 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-02116 FILM NUMBER: 08658848 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2500 COLUMBIA AVE CITY: LANCASTER STATE: PA ZIP: 17603 BUSINESS PHONE: 7173970611 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2500 COLUMBIA AVE CITY: LANCASTER STATE: PA ZIP: 17603 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ARMSTRONG CORK CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19800611 8-K 1 d8k.htm ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC--FORM 8-K Armstrong World Industries Inc--Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: February 29, 2008

(Date of earliest event reported)

 

 

ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Pennsylvania   1-2116   23-0366390

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

P.O. Box 3001, Lancaster, Pennsylvania   17604
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (717) 397-0611

NA

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 29, 2008, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. issued a press release regarding its fourth quarter and full year 2007 financial results and related matters. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

No. 99.1 Press Release of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. dated February 29, 2008.


SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:  

/s/ Walter T. Gangl

  Walter T. Gangl
  Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Date: February 29, 2008


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

No. 99.1

  Armstrong World Industries, Inc. press release dated February 29, 2008.
EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

LOGO

Armstrong World Industries Completes Strategic Review, Declares Special Dividend and Reports 2007 Results

 

   

Net sales grew four percent for both Q4 and the year

 

   

Reported Q4 operating income of $51 million was significantly above prior year

 

   

Adjusted Q4 operating income of $48 million was two percent above prior year and at high end of guidance

 

   

Free cash flow of $511 million for the year exceeded guidance

LANCASTER, Pa., February 29, 2008 – Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AWI) today announced that it has completed the strategic review, announced in February 2007, after extensive evaluation of alternatives, including a possible sale of AWI’s individual businesses and the entire company.

Based on market conditions, including continued deterioration in the U.S residential housing market and dramatic tightening of the credit markets, the Board of Directors concluded that it is in the best interest of Armstrong and its shareholders to continue to execute the Company’s strategic operating plan under its current structure as a publicly traded company.

The Company’s projected financial position would allow the return of $500 million of capital to shareholders in 2008, and its credit agreements have been amended to permit this. Seasonal cash usage is such that the Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $4.50 per common share, payable on March 31, 2008, to shareholders of record on March 11, 2008. This special cash dividend represents an aggregate payment of approximately $260 million; leaving $240 million available to be returned to shareholders later in the year if the business performs as expected.

The Board of Directors based its decision to declare a special dividend on the substantial amount of cash generated in 2007, and on expectations that future cash generation will more than meet the Company’s needs.


“Armstrong’s Board of Directors thoroughly explored a comprehensive range of alternatives, weighing the interests of our shareholders, customers and employees,” said Armstrong Chairman and CEO Michael D. Lockhart. “We believe that Armstrong can continue to create shareholder value by outperforming our markets with innovative products and services that deliver value and performance.”

Armstrong also announced that the Armstrong World Industries Asbestos Personal Injury Trust has informed the Company’s Board of Directors that it “supports the Board’s decision to conclude the strategic review and pay a special dividend.” The Trust further notified Armstrong that it “currently expects to have sufficient liquidity to pay claims against the Trust for the foreseeable future and has no present plans to dispose of Company common stock.”

2007 Operating Results

Also today, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. reported fourth quarter 2007 net sales of $852.4 million, up four percent, from $817.3 million in the same period for 2006. The sales increase includes a $29 million, or three percent, benefit from foreign exchange rates. Reported operating income from continuing operations grew to $51.1 million from $16.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. Adjusted operating income from continuing operations of $48.1 million increased two percent compared to $47.3 million in the prior year quarter on the same basis.

The Company uses adjusted income from operations in managing the business, and believes the adjustments provide meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods. Adjusted income excludes the impact of fresh-start reporting, restructuring charges and related costs, and certain other gains and losses. As detailed in the attached reconciliation to GAAP, these adjustments decreased operating income by $3.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and increased income by $30.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2006.


As expected, operating results in the fourth quarter of 2007 improved much more modestly than earlier in the year due to further declines in the U.S. residential housing market and a moderate slowdown in U.S. commercial construction markets. Higher selling prices and product mix and improved manufacturing performance together offset mid-single digit volume declines in domestic residential products and higher SG&A spending.

4th Quarter Segment Highlights

Resilient Flooring net sales were $289.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to $278.5 million in the same period of 2006. Excluding the favorable impact of foreign exchange rates, net sales declined about one percent. Volume declines in domestic residential vinyl products offset international volume growth and modest price and mix improvements in North America. Reported operating loss was $6.9 million in the quarter, which was worse than a loss of $1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. The adjusted operating result was a loss of $7.3 million compared to income of $0.3 million calculated on the same basis in the prior year. This result was due to losses in Europe that offset modest income in North America and Asia Pacific.

Wood Flooring net sales of $188.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 declined two percent from $192.6 million in the prior year quarter as volume declines related to the residential housing market slowdown offset modest product mix improvement. Reported operating income in the fourth quarter was $17.3 million compared to a loss of $0.2 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2006. Adjusted operating income of $14.1 million increased from income of $10.2 million on the same basis in the prior year period. The increase in operating income was due to improved manufacturing productivity and better product mix which offset the decline in sales and increase in SG&A expenses.

Building Products net sales of $321.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 increased from $289.7 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the effects of favorable foreign


exchange rates of $14 million, sales increased by six percent primarily due to price realization in North America and Europe and to improved global product mix. Reported operating income increased to $46.6 million from $24.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. Adjusted operating income of $52.3 million grew from $42.7 million on the same basis in the prior year period. The growth was driven by improved price realization and better product mix which offset inflation of input costs and higher SG&A spending to support sales growth.

Cabinets net sales in the fourth quarter of 2007 of $52.9 million decreased six percent from $56.5 million in 2006 primarily due to volume reductions related to declines in the U.S. housing market. Reported operating income for the fourth quarter of $3.7 million increased from $0.2 million in the prior year. Adjusted operating loss of $1.5 million decreased from income of $1.1 million calculated on the same basis in the prior year primarily due to lower sales.

Unallocated corporate expense of $9.6 million in 2007 increased from $7.2 million in 2006 primarily due to higher benefit plan expenses. Adjustments in both periods were largely offsetting.

Free cash flow of $247 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 increased from $85 million in 2006 primarily due to approximately $180 million in refunds of federal income taxes paid over the preceding 10 years. The refunds result from the carry back of a portion of tax net operating losses created by funding of the Asbestos Trust under AWI’s Plan of Reorganization in October 2006.

Year-to-Date Results

For the year ended December 31, 2007, net sales were $3,549.7 million compared to $3,425.9 million in 2006. Excluding an $80 million favorable impact from foreign exchange rates, net sales increased by one percent. Improvement in both price and product mix offset low single-digit volume declines.


Reported operating income for 2007 was $296.7 million compared to operating income of $210.8 million for 2006. Adjusted operating income of $287.7 million increased 13 percent compared to adjusted operating income of $254.9 million in the prior year period. Consistently through the year, price realization, manufacturing productivity and improved product mix more than offset inflation, volume declines in residential products and increased SG&A spending.

Free cash flow for the year of $511 million exceeded 2006 cash flow of $115 million primarily due to $210 million in net tax refunds and $75 million of increased dividends from WAVE, our joint venture with Worthington Industries. In addition, 2007 cash flow benefited from higher earnings, less capital spending and reduced working capital.

Outlook

Global macroeconomic forecasts indicate a challenging outlook for most key markets in 2008. Growth in Building Products’ North American and European commercial markets is expected to slow, to a low single digits decline and low single digits growth, respectively. The outlook for the Flooring segment varies. North American commercial floor markets are expected to be flat, while North American residential floor markets are expected to shrink approximately 10-15 percent due to an anticipated 25 percent decline in U.S. housing starts and expected mid-single-digit declines in renovation. On a consolidated basis, Armstrong expects that improved prices and increased manufacturing productivity will continue to offset cost inflation.

Based on these factors, management expects 2008 sales to be between $3,500 million and $3,650 million. Adjusted operating income is forecast to be in the range of $260 million and $320 million, compared to $306 million in 2007. 2008 adjusted EPS is expected to be $2.30-$2.90 per diluted share, compared to $2.79 per diluted share in 2007, on a higher tax rate. The 2008 tax rate is anticipated to be 44-45 percent. Free cash flow for the year is anticipated to be $175-$200 million.


While management does not generally provide quarterly guidance, the first quarter of 2008 will deviate from both recent quarterly trends, and the quarterly trends we expect for the remainder of the 2008. Due to difficult comparisons and the timing of certain 2008 promotional spending, sales in the first quarter of 2008 are expected to decline about 5 percent, and adjusted operating income is expected to be $40-45 million compared to $66 million calculated on the same basis in 2007. First quarter adjusted EPS is expected to be $0.30-$0.35.

For 2008 guidance and comparison purposes, 2007 adjusted operating income will include the impact of the fresh-start reporting adjustments that are fully incorporated in both years. On this basis, 2007 adjusted operating income was $305.7 million. Details are in the GAAP reconciliation tables at the end of this release.

Earnings Conference Call

Management will conduct a discussion for shareholders during a live Internet broadcast at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time today. This event will be broadcast live on the Company’s Web site, www.armstrong.com. From the homepage, click “Investor Relations” to access the call and the accompanying slide presentation. The replay of this event will be available on the Company’s Web site through March 14, 2008.

# # #

Contacts

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.:

Investors: Beth Riley, (717) 396-6354, bariley@armstrong.com

News media: Meg Graham, (866) 321-6677, magraham@armstrong.com

Armstrong World Industries Asbestos Personal Injury Trust:

News media: Eric Berman at Kekst & Co at (212) 521-4894, eric-berman@kekst.com

Forward Looking Statement

These materials contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Such statements provide expectations or forecasts of future events. Our outcomes could differ materially due to known and unknown risks


and uncertainties, including: lower construction activity reducing our market opportunities; availability and costs for raw materials and energy; risks related to our international trade and business; business combinations among competitors, suppliers and customers; the loss of business with key customers; and other factors disclosed in our recent reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

About Armstrong and Additional Information

More details on the Company’s performance can be found in its Form 10-K, filed with the SEC today. To supplement its consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), Armstrong provides additional measures of performance adjusted to exclude foreign exchange and certain costs, expenses, and gains and losses. The Company uses these adjusted performance measures in managing the business, including communications with its Board of Directors and employees, and believes that they provide users of this financial information with meaningful comparisons of operating performance between current results and results in prior periods. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are appropriate to enhance understanding of its past performance as well as prospects for its future performance. A reconciliation of these adjustments to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is included in this release and on our website. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most comparable GAAP measures. Non-GAAP financial measures utilized by the Company may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings and cabinets. In 2007, Armstrong’s consolidated net sales totaled approximately $3.5 billion. Based in Lancaster, Pa., Armstrong operates 40 plants in 10 countries and has approximately 12,900 employees worldwide. For more information, visit www.armstrong.com.


LOGO

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Armstrong World Industries, Inc., and Subsidiaries

(amounts in millions, except for per-share amounts)

 

     Successor
Company
    Successor
Company
    Successor
Company
    Successor
Company
    Predecessor
Company
    Combined  
     Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2007
    Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2006
    Year
2007
    Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2006
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2006
    Year
2006
 

Net sales

   $ 852.4     $ 817.3     $ 3,549.7     $ 817.3     $ 2,608.6     $ 3,425.9  

Cost of goods sold

     653.8       660.4       2,685.3       660.4       2,028.7       2,689.1  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     158.4       144.0       613.5       144.0       417.0       561.0  

Restructuring charges, net

     —         1.7       0.2       1.7       10.0       11.7  

Equity (earnings) from joint ventures

     (10.9 )     (5.3 )     (46.0 )     (5.3 )     (41.4 )     (46.7 )
                                                

Operating income

     51.1       16.5       296.7       16.5       194.3       210.8  

Interest expense (unrecorded contractual interest of $0.0, $0.0, $0.0, $0.0, $57.6 and $57.6, respectively)

     10.4       13.4       55.0       13.4       5.2       18.6  

Other non-operating expense

     0.4       0.3       1.4       0.3       1.0       1.3  

Other non-operating (income)

     (5.8 )     (4.3 )     (18.2 )     (4.3 )     (7.2 )     (11.5 )

Chapter 11 reorganization (income), net

     (1.0 )     —         (0.7 )     —         (1,955.5 )     (1,955.5 )
                                                

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

     47.1       7.1       259.2       7.1       2,150.8       2,157.9  

Income tax expense

     26.1       3.8       106.4       3.8       726.6       730.4  
                                                

Earnings from continuing operations

     21.0       3.3       152.8       3.3       1,424.2       1,427.5  

Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax of $0.0, $0.9, $0.3, $0.9, $(8.7) and $(7.8), respectively

     (1.4 )     (1.1 )     (7.5 )     (1.1 )     (68.4 )     (69.5 )
                                                

Net earnings

   $ 19.6     $ 2.2     $ 145.3     $ 2.2     $ 1,355.8     $ 1,358.0  
                                                

Earnings (loss) per share of common stock, continuing operations:

            

Basic

   $ 0.37     $ 0.06     $ 2.73     $ 0.06       n/a       n/a  

Diluted

   $ 0.37     $ 0.06     $ 2.69     $ 0.06       n/a       n/a  

Gain (loss) per share of common stock, discontinued operations:

            

Basic

   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.02 )     n/a       n/a  

Diluted

   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.02 )     n/a       n/a  

Net earnings (loss) per share of common stock:

            

Basic

   $ 0.35     $ 0.04     $ 2.59     $ 0.04       n/a       n/a  

Diluted

   $ 0.34     $ 0.04     $ 2.56     $ 0.04       n/a       n/a  

Average number of common shares outstanding:

            

Basic

     56.3       55.0       56.0       55.0       n/a       n/a  

Diluted

     56.9       55.3       56.7       55.3       n/a       n/a  


SEGMENT RESULTS

Armstrong World Industries, Inc., and Subsidiaries

(amounts in millions)

 

     Successor
Company
    Successor
Company
    Successor
Company
    Successor
Company
    Predecessor
Company
    Combined  
     Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2007
    Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2006
    Year
2007
    Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2006
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2006
    Year
2006
 

Net sales:

            

Resilient Flooring

   $ 289.4     $ 278.5     $ 1,230.8     $ 278.5     $ 929.4     $ 1,207.9  

Wood Flooring

     188.8       192.6       791.6       192.6       645.0       837.6  

Building Products

     321.3       289.7       1,292.1       289.7       859.8       1,149.5  

Cabinets

     52.9       56.5       235.2       56.5       174.4       230.9  
                                                

Total Net Sales

   $ 852.4     $ 817.3     $ 3,549.7     $ 817.3     $ 2,608.6     $ 3,425.9  
                                                

Operating income (loss):

            

Resilient Flooring

   $ (6.9 )   $ (1.2 )   $ 40.4     $ (1.2 )   $ 12.6     $ 11.4  

Wood Flooring

     17.3       (0.2 )     64.3       (0.2 )     46.2       46.0  

Building Products

     46.6       24.9       221.4       24.9       152.9       177.8  

Cabinets

     3.7       0.2       10.5       0.2       6.1       6.3  

Unallocated Corporate

     (9.6 )     (7.2 )     (39.9 )     (7.2 )     (23.5 )     (30.7 )
                                                

Total Operating Income (Loss)

   $ 51.1     $ 16.5     $ 296.7     $ 16.5     $ 194.3     $ 210.8  
                                                


Selected Balance Sheet Information

(amounts in millions)

 

     Successor
Company
   Successor
Company
     December 31,
2007
   December 31,
2006

Assets:

     

Current assets

   $ 1,501.0    $ 1,360.6

Property, plant and equipment, net

     1,012.8      966.2

Other noncurrent assets

     2,136.1      1,833.1
             

Total assets

   $ 4,649.9    $ 4,159.9
             

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:

     

Current liabilities

   $ 497.3    $ 506.0

Liabilities subject to compromise

     —        1.3

Other noncurrent liabilities

     1,715.4      1,488.1

Shareholders' equity

     2,437.2      2,164.5
             

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 4,649.9    $ 4,159.9
             

Selected Cash Flow Information

(amounts in millions)

 

     Successor
Company
    Successor
Company
    Predecessor
Company
    Combined  
     Year
2007
    Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2006
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2006
    Year
2006
 

Net earnings

   $ 145.3     $ 2.2     $ 1,355.8     $ 1,358.0  

Other adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided (used) by operating activities

     289.1       57.5       (1,099.5 )     (1,042.0 )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net

     140.8       35.4       (984.4 )     (949.0 )
                                

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

     575.2       95.1       (728.1 )     (633.0 )

Net cash used for investing activities

     (36.7 )     (40.3 )     (131.7 )     (172.0 )

Net cash (used) provided by financing activities

     (305.4 )     (8.1 )     468.0       459.9  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     17.4       1.3       5.4       6.7  
                                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     250.5       48.0       (386.4 )     (338.4 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     263.8       215.8       602.2       602.2  
                                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 514.3     $ 263.8     $ 215.8     $ 263.8  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period from discontinued operations

     —         11.3       —         11.3  
                                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period from continuing operations

   $ 514.3     $ 252.5     $ 215.8     $ 252.5  
                                


Reconciliation to GAAP (unaudited)

 

CONSOLIDATED

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
    Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Operating Income, Adjusted

   $  48.1     $  47.3     $  239.5     $  207.6     $  287.7     $  254.9  

Fresh-Start:

            

Change in depreciation and amortization

     4.2       1.5       5.3       —         9.5       1.5  

Change in costs for benefit plans

     (7.9 )     (6.9 )     (23.7 )     —         (31.5 )     (6.9 )

Impact on hedging-related activity

     (1.2 )     (1.0 )     (4.6 )     —         (5.8 )     (1.0 )

Inventory-related costs

     —         33.3       —         —         —         33.3  

Expenses from WAVE step-up

     1.7       1.7       5.0       —         6.7       1.7  

Other Significant Items:

            

Business interruption claim

     —         (4.7 )     —         —         —         (4.7 )

Cost reduction initiatives expenses

     —         2.3       0.2       27.8       0.2       30.1  

Product warranty accrual

     —         —         —         3.3       —         3.3  

Patent infringement settlement

     —         —         —         (8.6 )     —         (8.6 )

Contribution to Armstrong Foundation

     —         —         —         5.0       —         5.0  

Liability settlement related to a divested business

     —         —         —         2.8       —         2.8  

Environmental accrual

     1.1       —         —         —         1.1       —    

Gain on sale of properties

     —         —         —         (17.0 )     —         (17.0 )

Gain on insurance settlement

     (5.0 )     —         —         —         (5.0 )     —    

Chapter 11 related post-emergence expenses

     0.3       4.6       6.8       —         7.1       4.6  

Review of strategic alternatives

     3.8       —         4.9       —         8.7       —    
                                                

Operating Income, Reported

   $ 51.1     $ 16.5       245.6     $ 194.3     $ 296.7     $ 210.8  
                                                

 

RESILIENT FLOORING

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2007     2006  

Operating Income, Adjusted

   $ (7.3 )   $ 0.3  

Fresh-Start:

    

Change in depreciation and amortization

     0.3       (0.8 )

Change in costs for benefit plans

     (1.4 )     (0.8 )

Impact on hedging-related activity

     (0.4 )     (0.2 )

Inventory-related costs

     —         7.2  

Other Significant Items:

    

Cost reduction initiatives expenses

     —         0.8  

Business interruption claim

     —         (4.7 )

Environmental accrual

     1.1       —    
                

Operating Income, Reported

   $ (6.9 )   $ (1.2 )
                


WOOD FLOORING

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
   2007     2006  

Operating Income, Adjusted

   $ 14.1     $ 10.2  

Fresh-Start:

    

Change in depreciation and amortization

     (3.2 )     (3.4 )

Inventory-related costs

     —         12.4  

Other Significant Items:

    

Cost reduction initiatives expenses

     —         1.4  
                

Operating Income, Reported

   $ 17.3     $ (0.2 )
                

BUILDING PRODUCTS

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
   2007     2006  

Operating Income, Adjusted

   $ 52.3     $ 42.7  

Fresh-Start:

    

Change in depreciation and amortization

     6.4       5.2  

Change in costs for benefit plans

     (1.6 )     (1.3 )

Impact on hedging-related activity

     (0.8 )     (0.8 )

Inventory-related costs

     —         12.9  

Expenses from WAVE step-up

     1.7       1.7  

Other Significant Items:

    

Cost reduction initiatives expenses

     —         0.1  
                

Operating Income, Reported

   $ 46.6     $ 24.9  
                

CABINETS

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
   2007     2006  

Operating Income, Adjusted

   $ (1.5 )   $ 1.1  

Fresh-Start:

    

Change in depreciation and amortization

     (0.2 )     0.1  

Inventory-related costs

     —         0.8  

Other Significant Items:

    

Gain on insurance settlement

     (5.0 )     —    
                

Operating Income, Reported

   $ 3.7     $ 0.2  
                

UNALLOCATED CORPORATE EXPENSE

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
   2007     2006  

Operating Income, Adjusted

   $ (9.5 )   $ (7.1 )

Fresh-Start:

    

Change in depreciation and amortization

     0.9       0.3  

Change in costs for benefit plans

     (4.9 )     (4.8 )

Other Significant Items:

    

Chapter 11 related post-emergence expenses

     0.3       4.6  

Review of strategic alternatives

     3.8       —    
                

Operating Income, Reported

   $ (9.6 )   $ (7.2 )
                


Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

NET CASH FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 278     $ 95     $ 575     $ (633 )

Plus/(minus): Net Cash from Investing

     (27 )     (40 )     (37 )     (172 )

Add back/(subtract):

        

Emergence related payments

     1       30       26       847  

Divestiture

     (5 )     —         (58 )     —    

Acquisitions

     —         —         5       73  
                                

Free Cash Flow

   $ 247     $ 85     $ 511     $ 115  
                                

Note: May not add due to rounding


Reconciliation to GAAP (unaudited)

2007 Results on the 2008 adjustment basis

 

CONSOLIDATED

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months
Ended
March 31,

2007
    Three Months
Ended
June 30,

2007
    Three Months
Ended
September 30,

2007
    Three Months
Ended
December 31,

2007
    Twelve Months
Ended
December 31,

2007
 

Operating Income, Adjusted

   $ 66.1     $ 98.3     $ 88.5     $ 52.8     $ 305.7  

Fresh-Start:

          

Change in depreciation and amortization

     —         —         —         2.7       2.7  

Impact on hedging-related activity

     (2.2 )     (1.2 )     (1.2 )     (1.2 )     (5.8 )

Other Significant Items:

          

Cost reduction initiatives expenses

     0.1       0.1       —         —         0.2  

Environmental accrual

     —         —         —         1.1       1.1  

Gain on insurance settlement

     —         —         —         (5.0 )     (5.0 )

Chapter 11 related post-emergence expenses

     2.4       3.3       1.1       0.3       7.1  

Review of strategic alternatives

     0.3       1.9       2.7       3.8       8.7  
                                        

Operating Income, Reported

   $ 65.5       94.2     $ 85.9     $ 51.1     $ 296.7  
                                        

RESILIENT FLOORING

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months
Ended

March 31,
2007
    Three Months
Ended

June 30,
2007
    Three Months
Ended
September 30,

2007
    Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2007
    Twelve Months
Ended
December 31,
2007
 

Operating Income, Adjusted

   $ 10.3     $ 20.6     $ 15.3     $ (5.4 )   $ 40.8  

Fresh-Start:

          

Change in depreciation and amortization

     —         —         —         0.8       0.8  

Impact on hedging-related activity

     (0.5 )     (0.3 )     (0.3 )     (0.4 )     (1.5 )

Other Significant Items:

          

Environmental accrual

     —         —         —         1.1       1.1  
                                        

Operating Income, Reported

   $ 10.8     $ 20.9     $ 15.6     $ (6.9 )   $ 40.4  
                                        


WOOD FLOORING

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2007
    Three Months
Ended
June 30,

2007
    Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2007
    Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2007
    Twelve Months
Ended
December 31,
2007
 

Operating Income, Adjusted

   $ 8.4     $ 21.7     $ 16.9     $ 17.5     $ 64.5  

Fresh-Start:

          

Change in depreciation and amortization

     —         —         —         0.2       0.2  
                                        

Operating Income, Reported

   $ 8.4     $ 21.7     $ 16.9     $ 17.3     $ 64.3  
                                        

BUILDING PRODUCTS

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months
Ended

March 31,
2007
    Three Months
Ended

June 30,
2007
    Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2007
    Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2007
    Twelve Months
Ended
December 31,
2007
 

Operating Income, Adjusted

   $ 52.1     $ 58.0     $ 61.4     $ 46.9     $ 218.4  

Fresh-Start:

          

Change in depreciation and amortization

     —         —         —         1.1       1.1  

Impact on hedging-related activity

     (1.7 )     (0.9 )     (0.9 )     (0.8 )     (4.3 )

Other Significant Items:

          

Cost reduction initiatives expenses

     0.1       0.1       —         —         0.2  
                                        

Operating Income, Reported

   $ 53.7     $ 58.8     $ 62.3     $ 46.6     $ 221.4  
                                        

CABINETS

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2007
    Three Months
Ended

June 30,
2007
    Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2007
    Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2007
    Twelve Months
Ended
December 31,
2007
 

Operating Income, Adjusted

   $ 0.9     $ 4.4     $ 1.5     $ (1.3 )   $ 5.5  

Other Significant Items:

          

Gain on insurance settlement

     —         —         —         (5.0 )     (5.0 )
                                        

Operating Income, Reported

   $ 0.9     $ 4.4     $ 1.5     $ 3.7     $ 10.5  
                                        

UNALLOCATED CORPORATE EXPENSE

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months
Ended

March 31,
2007
    Three Months
Ended

June 30,
2007
    Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2007
    Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2007
    Twelve Months
Ended
December 31,
2007
 

Operating Income, Adjusted

   $ (5.6 )   $ (6.4 )   $ (6.6 )   $ (4.9 )   $ (23.5 )

Fresh-Start:

          

Change in depreciation and amortization

     —         —         —         0.6       0.6  

Other Significant Items:

          

Chapter 11 related post-emergence expenses

     2.4       3.3       1.1       0.3       7.1  

Review of strategic alternatives

     0.3       1.9       2.7       3.8       8.7  
                                        

Operating Income, Reported

   $ (8.3 )   $ (11.6 )   $ (10.4 )   $ (9.6 )   $ (39.9 )
                                        


Reconciliation to GAAP (unaudited)

2008 Estimate vs 2007 Actual

 

CONSOLIDATED

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
    Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
   2008 Est Low    2008 Est High    2007 Act     2008 Est Low    2008 Est High    2007 Act  

Operating Income, Adjusted

   $ 40.0    $ 45.0    $ 66.1     $ 260.0    $ 320.0    $ 305.7  

Fresh-Start:

                

Change in depreciation and amortization

     2.3      2.3      —         9.3      9.3      2.7  

Impact on hedging-related activity

     —        —        (2.2 )     —        —        (5.8 )

Other Significant Items:

                

Cost reduction initiatives expenses

     6.0      6.0      0.1       6.0      6.0      0.2  

Environmental accrual

     —        —        —         —        —        1.1  

Gain on insurance settlement

     —        —        —         —        —        (5.0 )

Chapter 11 related post-emergence expenses

     —        —        2.4       —        —        7.1  

Review of strategic alternatives

     4.5      4.5      0.3       4.5      4.5      8.7  
                                            

Operating Income, Reported

   $ 27.2    $ 32.2    $ 65.5     $ 240.2    $ 300.2    $ 296.7  
                                            


Reconciliation to GAAP (unaudited)

Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share

2008 Estimate vs 2007 Actual

 

CONSOLIDATED

(amounts in millions)

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
    Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
   2008 Est Low    2008 Est High    2007 Act     2008 Est Low    2008 Est High    2007 Act  

Earnings Per Share, Adjusted

   $ 0.30    $ 0.35    $ 0.55     $ 2.30    $ 2.90    $ 2.79  

Fresh-Start:

                

Change in depreciation and amortization

     0.02      0.02      —         0.09      0.09      0.03  

Impact on hedging-related activity

     —        —        (0.02 )     —        —        (0.06 )

Other Significant Items:

                

Cost reduction initiatives expenses

     0.05      0.05      0.00       0.06      0.06      0.00  

Environmental accrual

     —        —        —         —        —        0.01  

Gain on insurance settlement

     —        —        —         —        —        (0.05 )

Chapter 11 related post-emergence expenses

     —        —        0.03       —        —        0.07  

Review of strategic alternatives

     0.04      0.04      0.00       0.04      0.04      0.09  
                                            

Earning Per Share, Reported

   $ 0.20    $ 0.24    $ 0.55     $ 2.11    $ 2.71    $ 2.69  
                                            
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