-----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, SJIPHO/Zjfvu2BnL7kerAZ4OjOxLYQcBF6Au5knkW9R7qae6JXfmXM7IwGXIQE9h fGTl2vQoReum5t8ZAbuwOg== 0001193125-07-156908.txt : 20070718 0001193125-07-156908.hdr.sgml : 20070718 20070718075749 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-07-156908 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070718 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Cost Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070718 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070718 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN STANDARD COMPANIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000836102 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: AIR COND & WARM AIR HEATING EQUIP & COMM & INDL REFRIG EQUIP [3585] IRS NUMBER: 133465896 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11415 FILM NUMBER: 07985547 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE CENTENNIAL AVENUE STREET 2: P O BOX 6820 CITY: PISCATAWAY STATE: NJ ZIP: 08855-6820 BUSINESS PHONE: 7329806000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE CENTENNIAL AVENUE STREET 2: P O BOX 6820 CITY: PISCATAWAY STATE: NJ ZIP: 08855-6820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ASI HOLDING CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19941114 8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 


 

CURRENT REPORT

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 18, 2007

 


 

AMERICAN STANDARD COMPANIES INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   1-11415   13-3465896

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  (Commission File No.)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

One Centennial Avenue, P.O. Box 6820, Piscataway, NJ   08855-6820
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (732) 980-6000

 


 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On July 18, 2007, the Company issued a press release reporting its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 and provided forward-looking performance estimates for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. The press release also contains forward-looking performance estimates for WABCO Holdings Inc. for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. As previously reported, the Company intends to complete the tax-free spinoff of its Vehicle Control Systems business into a separately traded public company, WABCO Holdings Inc., at the close of business on July 31, 2007. The press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1, and the information included in Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K are incorporated herein by reference. The projections constituting the performance estimates included in the release involve risks and uncertainties, the outcome of which cannot be foreseen at this time and, therefore, actual results may vary materially from these forecasts. In this regard, see the information included below under the caption “Information Concerning Forward-Looking Statements.”

 

The information in the earnings release and in this Item 2.02 is “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such information may be incorporated by reference in another filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Securities Act of 1933 only if and to the extent such subsequent filing specifically references such information.

 

The earnings release contains non-GAAP financial measures. For purposes of Regulation G, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a registrant’s historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of income, balance sheet or statement of cash flows (or equivalent statements) of the issuer; or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable measure so calculated and presented. In this regard, GAAP refers to generally acceptable accounting principles in the United States. Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, the Company has provided reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures set forth in the earnings release on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, Reconciliations of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Common Share, Reconciliation of Statement of Operations, the Data Supplement Sheets, the Earnings Per Share Reconciliation Tables and the Reconciliations of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow attached to the earnings release.

 

Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities

 

As part of an effort to remain cost competitive, optimize its manufacturing capabilities and continue to rebuild the profitability of the Bath and Kitchen business, American Standard Companies Inc. (“the Company”) announced on July 18, 2007, a consolidation plan for its ceramics manufacturing operations in Europe. The Company intends to discontinue the production of ceramics at its Excelsior, United Kingdom manufacturing facility and relocate the manufacturing of the remaining products to more cost-effective locations. This plan will result in charges amounting to approximately $17 million ($12 million after tax) of which $12 million is expected in the third quarter of 2007 and $5 million is expected in the fourth quarter. The total charge includes approximately $6 million for job-elimination expenses related to about 140 employees, and approximately $11 million of other exit related costs, including approximately $9 million in facility and equipment write-offs. The Company estimates that the foregoing charges will result in approximately $7 million of cash expenditures, which are expected to be paid in 2007. The Company expects the closure of the facility, relocation of production and related job eliminations to be completed by the end of the fourth quarter of 2007. Once completed, the Company expects to realize cost savings starting in the first quarter of 2008 and expects annualized cost savings of approximately $10 million starting in 2008. The estimated amounts concerning the anticipated costs, accounting charges and annualized savings constitute forward-looking statements and are based upon management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting the company. The actual costs, accounting charges and savings resulting from these events may differ from what has been estimated. In this regard, see the information included below under the caption “Information Concerning Forward-Looking Statements.”


Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

 

On July 18, 2007, the Company issued a press release announcing its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 and provided forward-looking performance estimates for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. The press release also contains forward-looking performance estimates for WABCO Holdings Inc. for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. As previously reported, the Company intends to complete the tax-free spinoff of its Vehicle Control Systems business into a separately traded public company, WABCO Holdings Inc., after the close of business on July 31, 2007. The press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1, and the information included in Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K are incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information in the press release and this Item 7.01 is “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such information may be incorporated by reference in another filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Securities Act of 1933 only if and to the extent such subsequent filing specifically references the information incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report to the extent described in Item 2.02 and Item 7.01.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

99.1    Press Release, dated as of July 18, 2007.

 

INFORMATION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain of the statements contained in this report, and the exhibit attached hereto, including, without limitation statements as to management’s good faith expectations and belief are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “plans,” “strategy,” “prospects,” “estimate,” “project,” “anticipate,” “intends” and other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s expectations and belief concerning future developments and their potential effect upon the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments will be in accordance with management’s expectations or that the effect of future developments on the Company will be those anticipated by management. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations as a result of many factors including (i) pricing changes to materials used to produce its products and the ability to offset those changes through price increases, (ii) changes in U.S. or international economic conditions, such as inflation and interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations, (iii) the actual level of construction activity and commercial vehicle production in the Company’s end-markets, (iv) periodic adjustments to reserves for contingent liabilities, including reserves associated with litigation matters, government investigations, asbestos liabilities and asbestos insurance recoveries, and (v) the amount and timing of operational consolidation expenses and gains or losses on asset sales and tax items. In addition, there are risks and uncertainties relating to the planned tax-free-spin-off of our Vehicle Controls System business and the sale of our Bath and Kitchen business, including the timing and certainty of the completion of those transactions and the ability of each business to operate as an independent entity. The performance estimates for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2007 is based on the Company’s current structure and does not give effect to the separation of Vehicle Control Systems into a newly independent public company and the sale of Bath and Kitchen. For information about additional factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations and other risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect the Company’s forward-looking statements, please refer to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section of the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in WABCO Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form 10. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements.


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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

AMERICAN STANDARD COMPANIES INC.
By:  

/s/ Brad M. Cerepak


Name:   Brad M. Cerepak
Title:   Vice President and Controller

 

DATE: July 18, 2007

EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED AS OF JULY 18, 2007 Press Release dated as of July 18, 2007

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO    Corporate Headquarters
   One Centennial Avenue
   P.O. Box 6820
   Piscataway, NJ 08855-6820

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AMERICAN STANDARD COMPANIES

REPORTS SECOND-QUARTER RESULTS

 

   

Delivers record second-quarter sales, up 9.7 percent for company’s combined three businesses

 

   

Reports adjusted net income per diluted share within guidance; separation costs lowered GAAP net income per diluted share

 

   

Generates strong cash flow

 

   

Continues to improve Bath and Kitchen results; sales process on schedule

 

   

Sets WABCO spinoff for July 31, ahead of schedule

 

   

Provides full-year estimate for future standalone WABCO

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – July 18, 2007 – American Standard Companies Inc. (NYSE: ASD) today announced second-quarter net income per diluted share of 84 cents in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), down from 93 cents a year ago. The decrease was driven by separation costs, including separation-related taxes that were previously not estimable. Net income per diluted share on an adjusted basis was $1.05, up 14.1 percent from second quarter a year ago. The company had provided second-quarter net income per diluted share guidance of 98 cents-$1.04 on a GAAP basis and $1.03-$1.09 on an adjusted basis. The company is in the process of selling its Bath and Kitchen business and, in accordance with GAAP, has classified it as a discontinued operation since first quarter. (Please see table below.)

Sales from continuing operations, which include Air Conditioning Systems and Services and Vehicle Control Systems, were $2.62 billion, up 10.6 percent. Sales for Bath and Kitchen were $660.5 million. In total, sales for the company’s three businesses were up 9.7 percent. The company generated $225.9 million in net cash provided by operating activities and $158 million in free cash flow.

SECOND-QUARTER EARNINGS SUMMARY

 

     2Q07    2Q06    %
change
   

2Q07

guidance

GAAP net income per diluted share

          

Continuing operations

     90 cents    91 cents    (1 )%   N/A

Discontinued operations (Bath and Kitchen)

     (6) cents    2 cents    (400 )%   N/A

Total company GAAP

     84 cents    93 cents    (9.7 )%   98 cents - $1.04

Adjusted net income per diluted share

          

Continuing operations

   $ 1.00    88 cents    13.6 %   N/A

Discontinued operations (Bath and Kitchen)

     5 cents    4 cents    25 %   N/A

Total company on an adjusted basis

   $ 1.05    92 cents    14.1 %   $1.03 - $1.09

(Please see the financial tables following the news release text for reconciliation tables and a description of adjusted results for continuing operations, discontinued operations and the total company. The company provides adjusted results to facilitate understanding of ongoing financial performance from year to year. )

 

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American Standard Q2 2007 Results — 2

“With 14 percent earnings growth on an adjusted basis, we delivered a good second quarter, particularly in light of some challenges in the residential part of our air conditioning business,” said Fred Poses, chairman and CEO. “Continued strong sales of commercial equipment and services drove our results in Air Conditioning Systems and Services, more than compensating for the softer housing market, cooler weather and a warranty charge that affected our residential results. We see continued strength in the global commercial air conditioning systems and services markets. Combined with our strong position in residential markets, we expect a good overall year for this business.

“Vehicle Control Systems had a strong quarter of sales and segment income expansion,” said Poses. “Sales growth in Western Europe, our largest region, outpaced truck builds, which significantly exceeded original industry forecasts. The unexpected new demand stretched the supply chain and temporarily hampered WABCO’s ability to fully convert the increased volume into even higher margins. During the quarter, WABCO also won new sales around the world that continue to build its long-term sales growth pipeline.

“We continue to be very encouraged by Bath and Kitchen’s improving performance, despite challenging consumer market conditions in some key areas, particularly the U.S. New products are being well received, and operational improvements are accelerating our Bath and Kitchen recovery.

“We announced our separation plans on Feb. 1, and we’re very pleased with our progress so far. The Bath and Kitchen sales process is moving ahead nicely, and we’re confident of a successful outcome. Last week we announced July 31 as WABCO’s spinoff date, ahead of the original early fall schedule,” said Poses.

FULL-YEAR PERFORMANCE ESTIMATES

“For the rest of the year, we see continued good conditions in all three businesses,” said Poses. “If we were staying together as one company, we would expect full-year GAAP net income per diluted share of $3.21-$3.31 (including $85-$88 million for separation costs, net of tax, and separation-related tax costs) and net income per diluted share of $3.30-$3.40 on an adjusted basis (an increase of 24-27 percent over adjusted 2006 net income per diluted share).” The adjusted full-year estimate is based on the company as currently structured before separation costs and some duplicate costs to run two companies.

“For the company as currently structured, we expect to generate the cash flow we previously announced – about $1.015 billion in net cash provided by operating activities and about $715 million in free cash flow,” said Poses.

“Because of the imminent spinoff, we are now providing a full-year estimate for WABCO,” he said. “After the spinoff, we expect WABCO to have full-year 2007 net income per diluted share of approximately $2.54 on a GAAP basis and $2.85 on an adjusted basis. Both of these estimates reflect the one-for-three stock distribution ratio and WABCO’s status as part of American Standard for seven months and as an independent company for five months. The adjusted estimate excludes 31 cents for WABCO’s share of American Standard’s overall one-time separation costs.

“We’ll discuss our performance estimates and separation costs in greater detail on today’s call for analysts and investors,” said Poses. “As our separation plans progress, we will provide full-year performance estimates for the standalone Trane,” said Poses.

 

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American Standard Q2 2007 Results — 3

 

SECOND-QUARTER 2007 BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS AND SERVICES sales were $2.038 billion, up 9.6 percent over second quarter 2006 (up 8.5 percent excluding foreign exchange effects) because of improving pricing and volumes in commercial equipment and services. Segment income was $288.8 million, up 3.8 percent from $278.1 million in 2006, as pricing and commercial volume as well as materials productivity more than offset the continuing impact of higher commodity costs, lower volume of residential sales and residential warranty costs. Adjusted segment income was $287.2 million, excluding the impact of favorable foreign exchange effects and operational consolidation expenses, up from $277.2 million in second quarter 2006.

American Standard Companies/Trane was one of four energy services companies asked to join the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), a global program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated by urban buildings. The company will be providing “green” upgrades that deliver significant energy and operating cost reductions to buildings in 16 cities around the world. Led by former President Bill Clinton, CCI has received $5 billion in financing pledges from banks to jump-start the project. During the quarter, Air Conditioning Systems and Services signed supply agreements with 28 new homebuilders. For the third year in a row, David Weekley Homes named Trane a “Partner of Choice” with its highest “A,A” rating for quality and service. No other heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) company received such an award.

Large contracts signed during the quarter included ones for Al Nour Mall (Saudi Arabia); Alamo Community College (San Antonio, Texas); BryanLGH Medical Center (Lincoln, Neb.); Arena Plaza (Hungary); Cerritos College (Norwalk, Calif.); Chongqing Long Hu Estate villas (Chongqing, China); Dalian Wanda (Dalian, China); Dongguan Wei Jian (Dongguan, China); Dunnes stores (10 locations in Ireland); Mall of Arabia (Saudi Arabia); Minebea (three locations in Thailand); Monessen City School District (Monessen, Pa.); Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (Ridgecrest, Calif.); Sambil Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto, Venezuela); Shanghai Kerry Everbright City (Shanghai, China); UAB Women and Infants Health Center (Birmingham, Ala.)

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMS second-quarter sales were $582.3 million, up 13.9 percent over the same period in the prior year (up 6.8 percent in local currencies). Segment income was $67.1 million, up from $59.5 million a year ago, as increased volume, lower warranty costs and materials savings more than offset the unfavorable impact of typical price reductions, production and logistics costs related to the unexpected demand, and escalating commodity costs. Excluding favorable translational foreign exchange effects, operational consolidation expenses and separation costs, adjusted segment income was $70.5 million, up from $60.9 million in second quarter 2006.

During the quarter, WABCO continued to build its sales pipeline with new and incremental business from commercial vehicle, bus and passenger car manufacturers. DaimlerChrysler selected WABCO as a supplier for the new platform of all its EvoBus Citybus lines, strengthening the business’ position as a full system supplier for the bus market. The EvoBus business includes the brake, chassis leveling, door and climate control systems, as well as the electronic architecture. SsangYong Motor Company, a leading manufacturer of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in Korea, chose WABCO to supply vacuum pumps for the Euro 5 diesel engine project covering its range of SUVs and Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) including the Rexton, Kyron, Actyon and Rodius models. In addition, SsangYong gave WABCO its “best supplier” award.

BATH AND KITCHEN, now classified as a discontinued operation, had sales of $660.5 million, up 6.4 percent (up 1.8 percent excluding foreign exchange effects) from the same quarter a year ago. Income from discontinued operations represented a loss of $11.5 million net of tax, down from income of $2.5 million a year ago, because of operational consolidation and separation expenses. Segment income was $21.9 million, up from $4.7 million in second quarter 2006. Improved price, volume and mix as well as prior operational consolidations and materials productivity more than offset higher commodity costs. Adjusted segment income was $22.8 million, compared with $13.6 million in second quarter 2006, excluding operational consolidation expenses and the favorable impact of foreign exchange, and including depreciation and amortization.

 

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American Standard Q2 2007 Results — 4

 

At K/BIS, the largest bath and kitchen show in the U.S., Bath and Kitchen displayed American Standard, Jado and Porcher lines and introduced a number of well-received products, including its Champion® 4 toilet with flushing capabilities unmatched in the industry. Champion 4’s Accelerator flush valve pushes water into the bowl three times faster than the standard two-inch flush valve and can move 40 percent larger mass than the industry’s second-best siphonic high-performance toilet. The Cadet® 3 toilet continues its successful market performance. In Asia, Bath and Kitchen hosted more than 400 top developers, interior designers and architects in Beijing and Bangkok for the "Celebration of the Senses" 2007 Bathroom Collection Show to share global bathroom trends. It also opened two flagship showrooms in Xian and Qingdao, China.

New commercial contracts during the quarter included ones for the Casa Riva luxury condominiums (Bangkok, Thailand); International Commercial Centre (Hong Kong, China), which will be the world’s third-tallest building when completed in 2010; La Défense T1 tower office complex (Paris, France); National Gymnasium (Beijing, China), one of the city's new major sports venues; Poseidon residence, office and shopping complex (Pineto Teramo, Italy); Royal Air Force (Woodbridge, Suffolk, U.K.); and the State Administration of Environmental Protection's (SEPA) Convention Compliance Center Building (Beijing, China), a showcase for advanced “green” building design.

As part of its ongoing initiatives to rebuild Bath and Kitchen’s profitability, the company announced plans to discontinue production at its ceramics plant in Excelsior, U.K., resulting in the elimination of about 140 jobs. These actions will cost about $17 million ($12 million after taxes) and, once completed, will generate annual savings of about $10 million starting in 2008. “We will start to see some of the savings this year,” said Poses. “We very carefully consider any plans that affect people’s jobs and believe these and any possible future actions are essential to improve Bath and Kitchen’s profitability and continue to build its global competitiveness.”

PLEASE NOTE: American Standard Chairman and CEO Frederic Poses and CFO Peter D'Aloia will discuss the company's performance and provide estimates on a two-way conference call for financial analysts at 9 a.m. EDT today. Related financial charts, reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, and certain other information to be discussed on the conference call are available in the accompanying financial tables and under the heading, "American Standard's Second-Quarter 2007 Results" on the company's Web site, www.americanstandard.com. Reporters and the public are invited to listen to the call, which will be broadcast on the Web site and archived for one year. If you're unable to connect to the company's Web site, you may listen via telephone. The dial-in number is (913) 312-1264.

Please call five-to-10 minutes before the scheduled start time. The number of telephone connections is limited. A replay of the conference call will be available from 1 p.m. EDT today until 11:59 p.m. EDT on July 25. For the replay, please dial (719) 457-0820. The replay access code is 4371743.

Comments in this news release, particularly those related to earnings guidance, contain certain forward-looking statements, which are based on management’s good faith expectations and belief concerning future developments. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “plans,” “strategy,” “prospects,” “estimate,” “project,” “anticipate,” “intends” and other words of similar meaning. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations as a result of many factors including (i) pricing changes to materials used to produce products and the ability to offset those changes through price increases; (ii) changes in U.S. or international economic conditions, such as inflation and interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations; (iii) the actual level of construction activity and commercial vehicle production in the company’s end-markets; (iv) periodic adjustments to reserves for contingent liabilities, including reserves associated with litigation matters, government investigations, asbestos liabilities and asbestos insurance recoveries; and (v) the amount and timing of operational consolidation expenses and gains or losses on asset sales and tax items. In addition, there are risks and uncertainties relating to the planned tax-free spinoff of our Vehicle Controls System business and the sale of our Bath and Kitchen business, including the timing and certainty of the completion of those transactions and the ability of each business to operate as an independent entity. The estimates for full-year 2007 are based on the company’s current structure and do not give effect to the separation of Vehicle Control Systems into a newly independent public company and the sale of Bath and Kitchen or related one-time tax costs associated with those transactions.

 

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American Standard Q2 2007 Results — 5

 

Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations are set forth in the company’s 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K, in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section of the company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the WABCO Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form 10. American Standard does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements. To facilitate understanding of second-quarter results, several tables follow this news release. The second-quarter 2006 and 2007 results that exclude operational consolidation expenses, gains on sale of assets, tax items, foreign exchange translation and separation costs are non-GAAP measures and include total company segment income, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share and free cash flow. In addition, certain results of the Bath and Kitchen business in the accompanying tables are non-GAAP measures. These measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, GAAP measures. Management believes that presenting these non-GAAP measures is useful to shareholders because it enhances their understanding of how management assesses the operating performance of the company’s business. In addition, the company uses segment income to make strategic and capital investment decisions, allocate resources and report business performance to the board of directors. Certain non-GAAP measures may be used, in part, to determine incentive compensation for current employees.

American Standard is an $11.2 billion global manufacturer with market-leading positions in three businesses: air conditioning systems and services, sold under the Trane® and American Standard® brands for commercial, institutional and residential buildings; bath and kitchen products, sold under such brands as American Standard® and Ideal Standard®; and vehicle control systems, including electronic braking and air suspension systems, sold under the WABCO® name to the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty trucks, buses, SUVs and luxury cars. The company employs approximately 62,000 people and has manufacturing operations in 28 countries. American Standard is included in both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index, which recognizes the top 20 percent of leaders in corporate sustainability in North America. On Feb. 1, 2007, the company announced plans to separate its three businesses by spinning off its vehicle control systems business, selling its bath and kitchen business and then renaming itself Trane. On July 12, 2007, the company announced its intention to complete the tax-free spinoff of its vehicle control systems business after the close of business on July 31, 2007.

For more information, reporters may contact: Skip Colcord, (732) 980-3065, hcolcord@americanstandard.com, or Shelly London, (732) 980-6175, slondon@americanstandard.com.

For more information, investors and financial analysts may contact:

Bruce Fisher, (732) 980-6095, bfisher@americanstandard.com, or Mike Thompson, +32 (2) 663 9854,

Mike.Thompson@wabco-auto.com.

Copyright © 2007 American Standard Companies Inc.

 

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American Standard Companies Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

In millions    Three Months Ended June 30,    Six Months Ended June 30,  

except per share data

   2007     2006    2007    2006  

Sales

          

Air Conditioning Systems and Services

   $ 2,037.7     $ 1,858.5    $ 3,645.2    $ 3,321.9  

Vehicle Control Systems

     582.3       511.2      1,141.1      991.1  
                              

Total

   $ 2,620.0     $ 2,369.7    $ 4,786.3    $ 4,313.0  
                              

Segment income

          

Air Conditioning Systems and Services

   $ 288.8     $ 278.1    $ 446.2    $ 408.9  

Vehicle Control Systems

     67.1       59.5      140.8      127.3  
                              

Total

     355.9       337.6      587.0      536.2  

Equity in net income of unconsolidated joint ventures

     7.3       12.0      14.6      21.9  

Interest expense

     27.3       30.9      55.5      60.9  

Corporate and other expenses

     65.6       52.0      122.1      99.8  
                              

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     270.3       266.7      424.0      397.4  

Income taxes

     82.8       77.5      135.1      116.2  
                              

Income from continuing operations

     187.5       189.2      288.9      281.2  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (11.5 )     2.5      60.4      (5.4 )
                              

Net Income

   $ 176.0     $ 191.7    $ 349.3    $ 275.8  
                              

Basic earnings per share:

          

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.93     $ 0.94    $ 1.43    $ 1.38  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (0.06 )     0.01      0.30      (0.03 )
                              

Net Income

   $ 0.87     $ 0.95    $ 1.73    $ 1.35  
                              

Diluted earnings per share:

          

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.90     $ 0.91    $ 1.39    $ 1.35  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (0.06 )     0.02      0.29      (0.03 )
                              

Net Income

   $ 0.84     $ 0.93    $ 1.68    $ 1.32  
                              

Diluted earnings per share, on an adjusted basis: (1)

   $ 1.05     $ 0.92    $ 1.63    $ 1.34  
                              

Average outstanding common shares:

          

Basic

     202.8       202.4      201.7      203.7  

Diluted

     208.4       207.1      207.4      208.2  

(1) See reconciliation on next page

 

Note: The presentation of total segment income and diluted earnings per share, on an adjusted basis is not in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This measure may not be comparable to similar measures of other companies as not all companies calculate these measures in the same manner.


American Standard Companies Inc.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Common Share

(Unaudited)

 

In millions    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  

except per share data

   2007     2006     2007     2006  

Net income

   $ 176.0     $ 191.7     $ 349.3     $ 275.8  

Adjustments:

        

Operational consolidation expenses, net of tax

     22.8       11.0       28.8       16.3  

Tax items

     (11.0 )     (9.0 )     (10.4 )     (9.0 )

Separation costs, net of tax and separation related taxes

     47.8       —         54.5       —    

Gain on sale of assets, net of tax

     —         (4.0 )     (56.8 )     (4.0 )

Adjustment to include depreciation and amortization of discontinued operations, net of tax (1)

     (17.5 )     —         (28.3 )     —    
                                

Adjusted net income

   $ 218.1     $ 189.7     $ 337.1     $ 279.1  
                                

Adjusted net income per diluted common share

   $ 1.05     $ 0.92     $ 1.63     $ 1.34  
     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Income from Continuing Operations

   $ 187.5     $ 189.2     $ 288.9     $ 281.2  

Adjustments:

        

Operational consolidation expenses, net of tax

     5.3       0.3       6.1       1.3  

Tax items

     (10.7 )     (7.0 )     (9.7 )     (9.7 )

Separation costs, net of tax and separation related taxes

     26.4       —         32.0       —    
                                

Adjusted net income from continuing operations

   $ 208.5     $ 182.5     $ 317.3     $ 272.8  
                                

Adjusted income from continuing operations per diluted common share

   $ 1.00     $ 0.88     $ 1.53     $ 1.31  
                                
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

   $ (11.5 )   $ 2.5     $ 60.4     $ (5.4 )

Adjustments:

        

Operational consolidation expenses, net of tax

     17.5       10.7       22.7       15.0  

Tax items

     (0.3 )     (2.0 )     (0.7 )     0.7  

Separation costs, net of tax and separation related taxes

     21.4       —         22.5       —    

Gain on sale of assets, net of tax

     —         (4.0 )     (56.8 )     (4.0 )

Adjustment to include depreciation and amortization of discontinued operations, net of tax (1)

     (17.5 )     —         (28.3 )     —    
                                

Adjusted net income from discontinued operations

   $ 9.6     $ 7.2     $ 19.8     $ 6.3  
                                

Adjusted income from discontinued operations per diluted common share

   $ 0.05     $ 0.04     $ 0.10     $ 0.03  

(1) Assets are not depreciated or amortized once a business is classified as a discontinued operation. As a result of the decision to sell Bath and Kitchen, the GAAP results exclude Bath and Kitchen depreciation and amortization. Adjusted results include Bath and Kitchen depreciation and amortization. The Company provides adjusted results to facilitate understanding of ongoing financial performance

Note: The presentation of adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted income per diluted common share from continuing operations, adjusted net income / (loss) from discontinued operations, adjusted net income per diluted common share from discontinued operations, adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted common share is not in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These measures may not be comparable to similar measures of other companies as not all companies calculate these measures in the same manner.


American Standard Companies Inc.

Reconciliation of Statement of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

In millions

except per share data

   Reported
2007
    BK
Adjustments
   

Before

Discontinued Ops
2007 (1)

Sales

      

Air Conditioning Systems and Services

   $ 2,037.7       $ 2,037.7

Bath & Kitchen

     —       660.5       660.5

Vehicle Control Systems

     582.3         582.3
                    

Total

   $ 2,620.0     660.5     $ 3,280.5
                

Segment income

      

Air Conditioning Systems and Services

   $ 288.8       $ 288.8

Bath & Kitchen

     —       21.9       21.9

Vehicle Control Systems

     67.1         67.1
                    

Total

     355.9     21.9       377.8

Equity in net income of unconsolidated joint ventures

     7.3     —         7.3

Interest expense

     27.3     0.6       27.9

Corporate and other expenses

     65.6     13.5       79.1
                    

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     270.3     7.8       278.1

Income taxes

     82.8     19.3       102.1
                    

Income from continuing operations

     187.5     (11.5 )     176.0

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (11.5 )   11.5       0.0
                    

Net Income

   $ 176.0       $ 176.0
                

(1) Includes Bath & Kitchen as if not a discontinued operation, except for the absence of depreciation and amortization following the decision to sell Bath & Kitchen.

American Standard Companies Inc.

Reconciliation of Statement of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

In millions

except per share data

   Reported
2006
   BK
Adjustments
    Previously
Reported 2006

Sales

       

Air Conditioning Systems and Services

   $ 1,858.5      $ 1,858.5

Bath & Kitchen

     —      621.0       621.0

Vehicle Control Systems

     511.2        511.2
                   

Total

   $ 2,369.7    621.0     $ 2,990.7
               

Segment income

       

Air Conditioning Systems and Services

   $ 278.1      $ 278.1

Bath & Kitchen

     —      4.7       4.7

Vehicle Control Systems

     59.5        59.5
                   

Total

     337.6    4.7       342.3

Equity in net income of unconsolidated joint ventures

     12.0    —         12.0

Interest expense

     30.9    0.5       31.4

Corporate and other expenses

     52.0    6.5       58.5
                   

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     266.7    (2.3 )     264.4

Income taxes

     77.5    (4.8 )   $ 72.7
                   

Income from continuing operations

     189.2    2.5       191.7

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     2.5    (2.5 )     0.0
                   

Net Income

   $ 191.7      $ 191.7
               

 

Note: The presentation of the results of operations before adjustments to reflect discontinued operations, previously reported 2006 results of operations before adjustments to reflect discontinued operations and total segment income is not in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These measures may not be comparable to similar measures of other companies as not all companies calculate these measures in the same manner.


American Standard Companies Inc.

Reconciliation of Statement of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,

In millions

except per share data

  

Reported

2007

  

BK

Adjustments

   

Before

Discontinued Ops

2007 (1)

       
       

Sales

       

Air Conditioning Systems and Services

   $ 3,645.2      $ 3,645.2

Bath & Kitchen

     —      1,318.4       1,318.4

Vehicle Control Systems

     1,141.1        1,141.1
                   

Total

   $ 4,786.3    1,318.4     $ 6,104.7
               

Segment income

       

Air Conditioning Systems and Services

   $ 446.2      $ 446.2

Bath & Kitchen

     —      127.8       127.8

Vehicle Control Systems

     140.8        140.8
                   

Total

     587.0    127.8       714.8

Equity in net income of unconsolidated joint ventures

     14.6    0.2       14.8

Interest expense

     55.5    0.9       56.4

Corporate and other expenses

     122.1    22.9       145.0
                   

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     424.0    104.2       528.2

Income taxes

     135.1    43.8       178.9
                   

Income from continuing operations

     288.9    60.4       349.3

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     60.4    (60.4 )     0.0
                   

Net Income

   $ 349.3      $ 349.3
               

(1) Includes Bath & Kitchen as if not a discontinued operation, except for the absence of depreciation and amortization following the decision to sell Bath & Kitchen.

American Standard Companies Inc.

Reconciliation of Statement of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,

In millions

except per share data

   Reported
2006
    BK
Adjustments
    Previously
Reported
2006

Sales

      

Air Conditioning Systems and Services

   $ 3,321.9       $ 3,321.9

Bath & Kitchen

     —       1,229.7       1,229.7

Vehicle Control Systems

     991.1         991.1
                    

Total

   $ 4,313.0     1,229.7     $ 5,542.7
                

Segment income

      

Air Conditioning Systems and Services

   $ 408.9       $ 408.9

Bath & Kitchen

     —       4.2       4.2

Vehicle Control Systems

     127.3         127.3
                    

Total

     536.2     4.2       540.4

Equity in net income of unconsolidated joint ventures

     21.9     —         21.9

Interest expense

     60.9     1.0       61.9

Corporate and other expenses

     99.8     15.3       115.1
                    

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     397.4     (12.1 )     385.3

Income taxes

     116.2     (6.7 )   $ 109.5
                    

Income from continuing operations

     281.2     (5.4 )     275.8

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (5.4 )   5.4       0.0
                    

Net Income

   $ 275.8       $ 275.8
                

 

Note: The presentation of the results of operations before adjustments to reflect discontinued operations, previously reported 2006 results of operations before adjustments to reflect discontinued operations and total segment income is not in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These measures may not be comparable to similar measures of other companies as not all companies calculate these measures in the same manner.


American Standard Companies Inc.

Data Supplement Sheet

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  

In millions

   Reported
2007
    Reported
2006
    % Chg vs.
2006
    % Chg vs. 2006
Adjusted (1)
 

Air Conditioning Systems and Services

        

Sales

   2,037.7     1,858.5     9.6 %   8.5 %

Segment Income

   288.8     278.1     3.8 %   3.6 %

Segment Income as a Percentage of Sales

   14.2 %   15.0 %   -0.8  pts   -0.7  pts

Vehicle Control Systems

        

Sales

   582.3     511.2     13.9 %   6.8 %

Segment Income

   67.1     59.5     12.8 %   15.8 %

Segment Income as a Percentage of Sales

   11.5 %   11.6 %   -0.1  pts   1.0  pts

Total Company—Continuing Operations

        

Sales

   2,620.0     2,369.7     10.6 %   8.1 %

Segment Income (2)

   355.9     337.6     5.4 %   5.8 %

Segment Income as a Percentage of Sales

   13.6 %   14.2 %   -0.6  pts   -0.3  pts

Bath & Kitchen—Discontinued Operations

        

Sales

   660.5     621.0     6.4 %   1.8 %

Segment Income

   21.9     4.7     ++     67.6 %

Segment Income as a Percentage of Sales

   3.3 %   0.8 %   2.5  pts   1.4  pts

Total Company

        

Sales

   3,280.5     2,990.7     9.7 %   6.8 %

Segment Income

   377.8     342.3     10.4 %   8.2 %

Segment Income as a Percentage of Sales

   11.5 %   11.4 %   0.1  pts   0.1  pts

Net Income Applicable to Common Shareholders

   176.0     191.7     -8.2 %  

Net Income Applicable to Common Shareholders as a Percentage of Sales

   5.4 %   6.4 %   -1.0  pts  

Presenting results of operations excluding the translation effects of foreign exchange amounts, operational consolidation expenses, asset dispositions and depreciation / amortization is not in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Notwithstanding that the Bath & Kitchen business is a discontinued operation, management continues to analyze Bath & Kitchen sales, segment income and segment income as a percentage of sales to assess the performance of the Company as a whole. In addition, total company sales, total segment income and total segment income as a percentage of sales that include the non-GAAP Bath & Kitchen measures are also not in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similar measures of other companies as not all companies calculate these measures in the same manner.


(1) Excluding the impact of foreign exchange translational effects, operational consolidation expenses, gain on sale of assets, separation costs and an adjustment to include depreciation and amortization of discontinued operations. Changes in sales and segment income excluding foreign exchange effects are calculated using current year sales and segment income translated at prior year exchange rates.
(2) See Consolidated Statement of Operations for a reconciliation of total segment income to income before income taxes. In addition, see table above for presentation of net income applicable to common shareholders as a percentage of sales.

Segment Income Reconciliation

 

     Air Conditioning
Systems & Services
    Vehicle Control
Systems
    Bath & Kitchen     Total Company  

2007

        

Reported

   288.8     67.1     21.9     377.8  

Operational Consolidation Expenses

   0.8     7.7     25.8     34.3  

Adjustment to Include Depreciation and Amortization of Discontinued Operations

   —       —       (22.9 )   (22.9 )

Adjustment to Exclude Separation Costs

   —       0.5     —       0.5  
                        

Subtotal

   289.6     75.3     24.8     389.7  

Foreign Exchange Translational Effects

   (2.4 )   (4.8 )   (2.0 )   (9.2 )
                        

Adjusted Segment Income

   287.2     70.5     22.8     380.5  
     Air Conditioning
Systems & Services
    Vehicle Control
Systems
    Bath & Kitchen     Total Company  

2006

        

Reported

   278.1     59.5     4.7     342.3  

Operational Consolidation Expenses

   (0.9 )   1.4     15.2     15.7  

Gain on Sale of Assets

   —       —       (6.3 )   (6.3 )
                        

Adjusted Segment Income

   277.2     60.9     13.6     351.7  


American Standard Companies Inc.

Data Supplement Sheet

(Unaudited)

 

      Six Months Ended June 30,  

In millions

  

Reported

2007

   

Reported

2006

   

% Chg vs.

2006

   

% Chg vs. 2006

Adjusted (1)

 
        

Air Conditioning Systems and Services

        

Sales

   3,645.2     3,321.9     9.7 %   8.6 %

Segment Income

   446.2     408.9     9.1 %   8.7 %

Segment Income as a Percentage of Sales

   12.2 %   12.3 %   -0.1  pts   0  pts

Backlog

   976.1     909.9     7.3 %   5.0 %

Vehicle Control Systems

        

Sales

   1,141.1     991.1     15.1 %   7.2 %

Segment Income

   140.8     127.3     10.6 %   7.1 %

Segment Income as a Percentage of Sales

   12.3 %   12.8 %   -0.5  pts   0  pts

Backlog

   1,051.9     822.2     27.9 %   22.0 %

Total Company—Continuing Operations

        

Sales

   4,786.3     4,313.0     11.0 %   8.3 %

Segment Income (2)

   587.0     536.2     9.5 %   8.3 %

Segment Income as a Percentage of Sales

   12.3 %   12.4 %   -0.1  pts   0  pts

Bath & Kitchen—Discontinued Operations

        

Sales

   1,318.4     1,229.7     7.2 %   2.3 %

Segment Income

   127.8     4.2     ++     95.3 %

Segment Income as a Percentage of Sales

   9.7 %   0.3 %   9.4  pts   1.4  pts

Total Company

        

Sales

   6,104.7     5,542.7     10.1 %   7.0 %

Segment Income

   714.8     540.4     32.3 %   11.3 %

Segment Income as a Percentage of Sales

   11.7 %   9.8 %   1.9  pts   0.4  pts

Net Income Applicable to Common Shareholders

   349.3     275.8     26.7 %  

Net Income Applicable to Common Shareholders as a Percentage of Sales

   5.7 %   5.0 %   0.7  pts  

Presenting results of operations excluding the translation effects of foreign exchange amounts, operational consolidation expenses, asset dispositions and depreciation / amortization is not in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Notwithstanding that the Bath & Kitchen business is a discontinued operation, management continues to analyze Bath & Kitchen sales, segment income and segment income as a percentage of sales to assess the performance of the Company as a whole. In addition, total company sales, total segment income and total segment income as a percentage of sales that include the non-GAAP Bath & Kitchen measures are also not in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similar measures of other companies as not all companies calculate these measures in the same manner.


(1) Excluding the impact of foreign exchange translational effects, operational consolidation expenses, gain on sale of assets, separation costs and an adjustment to include depreciation and amortization of discontinued operations. Changes in sales and segment income excluding foreign exchange effects are calculated using current year sales and segment income translated at prior year exchange rates.
(2) See Consolidated Statement of Operations for a reconciliation of total segment income to income before income taxes. In addition, see table above for presentation of net income applicable to common shareholders as a percentage of sales.

Segment Income Reconciliation

 

     Air Conditioning
Systems & Services
    Vehicle Control
Systems
    Bath & Kitchen     Total Company  
2007         

Reported

   446.2     140.8     127.8     714.8  

Operational Consolidation Expenses

   1.0     8.6     33.5     43.1  

Adjustment to Include Depreciation and Amortization of Discontinued Operations

   —       —       (37.7 )   (37.7 )

Adjustment to Exclude Separation Costs

   —       0.5     —       0.5  

Gain on Sale of Assets

   —       —       (80.8 )   (80.8 )
                        

Subtotal

   447.2     149.9     42.8     639.9  

Foreign Exchange Translational Effects

   (3.2 )   (10.5 )   (5.5 )   (19.2 )
                        

Adjusted Segment Income

   444.0     139.4     37.3     620.7  
     Air Conditioning
Systems & Services
    Vehicle Control
Systems
    Bath & Kitchen     Total Company  
2006         

Reported

   408.9     127.3     4.2     540.4  

Operational Consolidation Expenses

   (0.4 )   2.9     21.2     23.7  

Gain on Sale of Assets

   —       —       (6.3 )   (6.3 )
                        

Adjusted Segment Income

   408.5     130.2     19.1     557.8  


American Standard Companies Inc.

2007 Earnings Per Share Reconciliation

(Unaudited)

 

In millions

except per share data

   FY 2007  

Net Income Reported

   $ 662.4 - $684.3  

Streamlining Expenses, net of tax

     67.2  

Asset Sales, net of tax and Tax Items

     (67.2 )

Separation Costs, net of tax and Separation Related Tax Costs

     85.0-88.0  

Adjustment to include Depreciation & Amortization from Discontinued Operations, net of tax

     (66.6 )
        

Adjusted Net Income

   $ 683.8 - $702.7  

Reported EPS

   $ 3.21 - $3.31  

Adjusted EPS

   $ 3.30 - $3.40  

Diluted Shares

     206.9  

2006 Earnings Per Share Reconciliation

(Unaudited)

 

     FY 2006  

Net Income Reported

   $ 541.0  

Streamlining Expenses, net of tax

     43.6  

Gain on Sale of Assets, net of tax

     (14.3 )

Tax Items

     (19.5 )
        

Adjusted Net Income

   $ 550.8  

Reported EPS

   $ 2.62  

Adjusted EPS

   $ 2.67  

Diluted Shares

     206.3  

 

Note: The presentation of adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted common share is not in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These measures may not be comparable to similar measures of other companies as not all companies calculate these measures in the same manner.


American Standard Companies Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

(Unaudited)

 

(dollars in millions)

   June 30,
2007
    December 31,
2006
 

Current Assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 356.0     $ 267.8  

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts: June 2007 - $44.6; Dec. 2006 - $44.8

     1,542.1       1,116.8  

Inventories

     926.6       829.9  

Other current assets

     540.5       439.8  

Assets held for sale

     2,218.9       2,151.4  
                

Total Current Assets

     5,584.1       4,805.7  

Facilities, less accumulated depreciation: June 2007 - $620.1; Dec. 2006 - $546.2

     1,059.0       1,058.4  

Goodwill

     666.4       649.0  

Capitalized software, less accumulated amortization: June 2007 - $316.3; Dec. 2006 - $290.9

     123.3       127.9  

Long-term asbestos receivable

     336.9       336.6  

Other assets

     470.5       435.5  
                

Total Assets

   $ 8,240.2     $ 7,413.1  
                

Current Liabilities:

    

Loans payable to banks

   $ 30.8     $ 91.6  

Current maturities of long-term debt

     27.7       23.1  

Accounts payable

     891.3       697.0  

Taxes on income

     117.4       114.3  

Other accrued liabilities

     1,169.3       1,105.8  

Liabilities related to assets held for sale

     940.5       861.0  
                

Total Current Liabilities

     3,177.0       2,892.8  

Long-Term Debt

     1,606.8       1,600.7  

Other Long-Term Liabilities

    

Reserve for post-retirement benefits

     711.2       691.7  

Long-term portion of asbestos liability

     642.6       652.8  

Other liabilities

     735.6       651.6  
                

Total Liabilities

     6,873.2       6,489.6  

Shareholders’ Equity

    

Preferred stock, 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding

     —         —    

Common stock $.01 par value, 560,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued: 251,776,110 in 2007; 251,773,228 in 2006; and shares outstanding: 203,908,577 in 2007; 199,891,689 in 2006

     2.5       2.5  

Capital surplus

     940.7       897.0  

Treasury stock

     (1,405.6 )     (1,523.3 )

Retained earnings (1)

     2,229.8       1,972.4  

Foreign currency translation effects

     (106.5 )     (138.9 )

Deferred gain on hedge contracts, net of tax

     1.4       3.3  

Unrealized losses on benefit plans, net of tax

     (295.3 )     (289.5 )
                

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     1,367.0       923.5  
                

Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 8,240.2     $ 7,413.1  
                

(1) Includes impact of adopting FASB Interpretation No.48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No.109


American Standard Companies Inc.

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided

By Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  

In millions

   2007     2006  

Cash provided by operating activities: (1)

    

Net Income

   $ 176.0     $ 191.7  

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

     49.9       (26.9 )
                
Net cash provided by operating activities (2)      225.9       164.8  

Other deductions or additions to reconcile to Free Cash Flow:

    

Purchases of property, plant, equipment and computer software

     (67.9 )     (56.9 )

Proceeds from disposals of property

     —         15.2  
                
Free cash flow (2)    $ 158.0     $ 123.1  
                

(1) Includes continuing and discontinued operations
(2) Excludes separation activities related to terminating accounts receivable securitization program and separation costs as well as an accelerated pension contribution and proceeds from the disposition of a business.

 

Note: This statement reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow. Management uses free cash flow, which is not defined by US GAAP, to measure the Company’s operating performance. Free cash flow is also one of several measures used to determine incentive compensation for certain employees.


American Standard Companies Inc.

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided

By Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  

In millions

   2007     2006  

Cash provided by operating activities: (1)

    

Net Income

   $ 349.3     $ 275.8  

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

     (16.6 )     (122.6 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities (2)

     332.7       153.2  

Other deductions or additions to reconcile to Free Cash Flow:

    

Purchases of property, plant, equipment and computer software

     (120.7 )     (106.3 )

Proceeds from disposals of property

     —         15.2  
                

Free cash flow (2)

   $ 212.0     $ 62.1  
                

(1) Includes continuing and discontinued operations
(2) Excludes $165.0M proceeds from the sale of the Venesta Washroom Systems business, separation activities related to terminating accounts receivable securitization program and separation costs as well as an accelerated pension contribution and proceeds from the disposition of a business. Includes $64.9M receipt of cash from a trust related to an insurance settlement.

 

Note: This statement reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow. Management uses free cash flow, which is not defined by US GAAP, to measure the Company’s operating performance. Free cash flow is also one of several measures used to determine incentive compensation for certain employees.


American Standard Companies Inc.

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided By

Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow

(Unaudited)

 

      Twelve Months Ended December 31,  

In millions

   2007 Estimate     2006  

Net cash provided by operating activities (1)

   $  Approx. 1,015.0     $ 706.3  

Other deductions or additions to reconcile to Free Cash Flow:

    

Purchases of property, plant, equipment and computer software

     Approx. (325.0 )     (285.1 )

Proceeds from disposals of property

     Approx. 25.0       20.6  
                

Free cash flow (2)

   $ Approx. 715.0     $ 441.8  
                

(1) Includes continuing and discontinued operations
(2) Excludes separation activities related to terminating accounts receivable securitization program and separation costs as well as an accelerated pension contribution and proceeds from the disposition of a business.

 

Note: This statement reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow. Management uses free cash flow, which is not defined by US GAAP, to measure the Company’s operating performance. Free cash flow is one of several measures used to determine incentive compensation for certain employees.
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