SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______ to __________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-1175
COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
OHIO 31-4156620
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification Number)
600 TRAVIS, SUITE 5800, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
713/209-8400
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE
TITLE OF EACH CLASS ON WHICH REGISTERED
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COMMON STOCK, $5 PAR VALUE THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
PACIFIC EXCHANGE
RIGHTS TO PURCHASE PREFERRED STOCK THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
PACIFIC EXCHANGE
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT: NONE
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. X
The aggregate value of the registrant's voting stock held by
non-affiliates of the registrant as of January 31, 2002 was $3,345,382,140.75.
NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING OF REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AS OF
JANUARY 31, 2002 - 93,851,135
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Cooper Industries, Inc. Proxy Statement to be filed
for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
to be held on April 30, 2002 (Part III - Items 10, 11 and 12)
TABLE OF CONENTS
Page
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Part I
Item 1: Business.................................................................. 2
Item 2: Properties................................................................ 2
Item 3: Legal Proceedings......................................................... 8
Item 4: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders....................... 9
Part II
Item 5: Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters..... 10
Item 6: Selected Financial Data................................................... 11
Item 7: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations..................................................... 12
Item 7A: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk................ 24
Item 8: Financial Statements and Supplementary Data............................... 24
Item 9: Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosures..................................................... 24
Part III
Item 10: Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant........................ 24
Item 11: Executive Compensation.................................................... 24
Item 12: Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management............ 24
Item 13: Certain Relationships and Related Transactions............................ 24
Part IV
Item 14: Exhibits, Financial Statements Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K......... 25
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS; ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
GENERAL
The term "Cooper" refers to the registrant, Cooper Industries, Inc.,
which was incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio on January 8, 1919.
Cooper operates in two business segments: Electrical Products and Tools
& Hardware. Cooper manufactures, markets and sells its products and provides
services throughout the world. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 21
countries and currently employs approximately 30,500 people. On December 31,
2001, the plants and other facilities used by Cooper throughout the world
contained an aggregate of approximately 20,192,100 square feet of space, of
which approximately 72 percent was owned and 28 percent was leased. The charts
on the next page show the number of employees, square footage of facilities
owned and leased and location of manufacturing facilities for each industry
segment. Certain equipment and production facilities have been financed by
industrial revenue bonds issued by local government authorities and are subject
to security arrangements customary in such financings.
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SQUARE FOOTAGE OF
NUMBER AND NATURE OF FACILITIES PLANTS AND FACILITIES
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NUMBER OF
SEGMENT EMPLOYEES MANUFACTURING WAREHOUSE SALES OTHER OWNED LEASED
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Electrical Products 23,660 88 51 114 12 10,335,000 4,865,100
Tools & Hardware 6,650 27 13 19 2 4,186,600 656,500
Other 210 -- -- 1 2 -- 148,900
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Total 30,520 115 64 134 16 14,521,600 5,670,500
* Multi-purpose facilities at a single location are listed in each
applicable column.
MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATIONS
EUROPE
UNITED (OTHER UNITED SOUTH REPUBLIC OF
SEGMENT STATES THAN UK) KINGDOM MEXICO AMERICA AUSTRALIA CANADA CHINA INDIA MALAYSIA
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Electrical 47 11 11 10 3 1 2 1 1 1
Products
Tools & 14 8 -- 2 2 1 -- -- -- --
Hardware
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Total 61 19 11 12 5 2 2 1 1 1
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Operations in the United States are conducted by unincorporated
divisions and wholly-owned subsidiaries of Cooper, organized by the two business
segments. Activities outside the United States contribute significantly to the
revenues and operating earnings of both segments of Cooper. These activities are
conducted in major commercial countries by wholly-owned subsidiaries and
jointly-owned companies, the management of which is structured through Cooper's
two business segments. As a result of these international operations, sales and
distribution networks are maintained throughout most of the industrialized
world. Cooper generally believes that there are no substantial differences in
the business risks associated with these international operations compared with
domestic activities, although Cooper is subject to certain political and
economic uncertainties encountered in activities outside the United States,
including trade barriers, restrictions on foreign exchange and currency
fluctuations. As the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies at a
rate greater than inflation in those countries, Cooper may experience lower
segment revenues and operating earnings. The five countries in which Cooper
generates the most international revenues are Canada, Germany, France, Mexico
and the United Kingdom. Cooper has operations in India and Malaysia and has
several joint ventures with operations in China. Investments in India, Malaysia
and China are subject to greater risks related to economic and political
uncertainties as compared to most countries where Cooper has operations. Exhibit
21.0 contains a list of Cooper's subsidiaries.
Financial information with respect to Cooper's industry segments and
geographic areas is contained in Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements. A discussion of acquisitions and divestitures is included in Notes
2, 3, 7 and 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
With its two business segments, Cooper serves three major markets:
industrial, construction and electrical power distribution. Markets for Cooper's
products and services are worldwide, though the United States is the largest
market. Within the United States, there is no material geographic concentration
by state or region. Cooper experiences substantial competition in both of its
business segments. The number and size of competitors vary considerably
depending on the product line. Cooper cannot specify with exactitude the number
of competitors in each product category or their relative market position.
However, most operating units experience significant competition from both
larger and smaller companies with the key competitive factors being price,
quality, brand name and availability. Cooper considers its reputation as a
manufacturer of a broad line of quality products and premier brands to be an
important factor in its businesses. Cooper believes that it is among the leading
manufacturers in the world of electrical distribution equipment, wiring devices,
support systems, hazardous duty electrical equipment, emergency lighting,
lighting fixtures, fuses, nonpower hand tools and industrial power tools.
Cooper's research and development activities are for purposes of
improving existing products and services and originating new products. During
2001, approximately $55.8 million was spent for research and development
activities as compared with approximately $57.7 million in 2000 and $54.0
million in 1999. Cooper obtains and holds patents on products and designs in the
United States and many foreign countries where operations are conducted or
products are sold. Although in the aggregate Cooper's patents are important in
the operation of its businesses, the loss by expiration or otherwise of any one
patent or license or group of patents or licenses would not materially affect
its business.
Cooper does not presently anticipate that compliance with currently
applicable environmental regulations and controls will significantly change its
competitive position, capital spending or earnings during 2002. Cooper has been
a party to administrative and legal proceedings with governmental agencies that
have arisen under statutory provisions regulating the discharge or potential
discharge of material into the environment. Orders and decrees consented to by
Cooper have contained agreed-upon timetables for fulfilling reporting or
remediation obligations or maintaining specified air and water discharge levels
in connection with permits for the operations of various plants. Cooper believes
it is in compliance with the orders and decrees, and such compliance is not
material to the business or financial condition of Cooper. For additional
information concerning Cooper's accruals for environmental liabilities, see Note
7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Approximately 54% of the United States hourly production work force of
Cooper is employed in 49 manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and
warehouses not covered by labor agreements. Numerous agreements covering
approximately 46% of all hourly production employees exist with 24 bargaining
units at 24 operations in the United States and with various unions at 30
international operations. During 2001, new agreements were concluded covering
hourly production employees at 7 operations in the United States. Cooper
considers its employee relations to be excellent.
Sales backlog at December 31, 2001 was approximately $308 million, all
of which is for delivery during 2002, compared with backlog of approximately
$456 million at December 31, 2000.
Cooper's financial condition and performance are subject to various
risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: (1) the condition of the
domestic economy and European and Latin American markets; (2) spending on
commercial and residential construction and by utilities; (3) worldwide
energy-related project spending; (4) demand for products in the electronics and
telecommunications markets; (5) raw material and energy costs; (6) mix of
products sold; (7) realization of benefits of cost reduction programs; (8)
competitive conditions; (9) the relationship of the U.S. dollar to the
currencies of countries in which Cooper does business; and (10) mergers and
acquisitions and their integration into Cooper.
The following describes the business conducted by each of Cooper's
business segments. Additional information regarding the products, markets and
distribution methods for each segment is set forth on the table at the end of
this Item. Information concerning market conditions, as well as information
concerning revenues and operating earnings for each segment, is included under
"Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations."
ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
The Electrical Products segment manufactures, markets and sells
electrical and circuit protection products, including fittings, support systems,
enclosures, wiring devices, plugs, receptacles, lighting fixtures, fuses,
emergency lighting, fire detection systems and security products for use in
residential, commercial and industrial construction, maintenance and repair
applications. The segment also manufactures, markets and sells products for use
by utilities and in industry for electrical power transmission and distribution,
including distribution switchgear, transformers, transformer terminations and
accessories, capacitors, voltage regulators, surge arresters, pole line hardware
and other related power systems components.
The principal raw material requirements include copper, tin, lead,
plastics, insulating materials, pig iron, aluminum ingots, steel, aluminum and
brass. These raw materials are available from and supplied by numerous sources
located in the United States and abroad.
Demand for Electrical Products follows general economic conditions and
is generally sensitive to activity in the construction market, industrial
production levels, electronic component production and spending by utilities for
replacements, expansions and efficiency improvements. The segment's product
lines are marketed directly to original equipment manufacturers and utilities
and to a variety of end users through major distributor chains, retail home
centers and thousands of independent distributors.
TOOLS & HARDWARE
The Tools & Hardware segment manufactures, markets and sells hand tools
for industrial, construction and consumer markets; automated assembly systems
for industrial markets; and electric and pneumatic industrial power tools for
general industry, primarily automotive and aerospace manufacturers.
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The principal raw material requirements include flat and bar stock
steel, brass, copper, tin plate, fiberglass, aluminum, iron castings, wood,
plastic pellets and plastic sheet. These materials are available from and
supplied by numerous sources in the United States and abroad.
Demand for nonpowered hand tools, assembly systems and industrial power
tools is driven by employment levels and industrial activity in major industrial
countries and by consumer spending. In addition, demand for industrial power
tools is influenced by automotive and aerospace production. The segment's
products are sold by a company sales force, independent distributors and
retailers.
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
PRODUCTS, MARKETS AND DISTRIBUTION METHODS BY SEGMENT
ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
MAJOR PRODUCTS AND BRANDS*
ARKTITE plugs and receptacles. JSB, LUMINOX and MENVIER emergency lighting and fire
detection systems.
ARROW-HART wiring devices.
KARP, EDISON, MERCURY and B&S electrical fuses.
ATLITE indoor commercial lighting.
KEARNEY fuses, connectors, tools and switches.
B-LINE support systems, enclosures, fasteners.
KYLE distribution switchgear.
BLESSING, CSA, PRETRONICA and UNIVEL emergency lighting and
power systems. LOW-PEAK electric fuses.
BUSSMANN and BUSS electrical and electronic fuses. LUMIERE specification grade landscape lighting.
CAM-LOK electrical connectors. MAGNUM terminal strips and disconnect blocks.
CAPRI-CODEC cable accessories and flexible conduits. MCGRAW-EDISON and LUMARK indoor and outdoor lighting.
CEAG emergency lighting systems. METALUX fluorescent lighting.
CHAMP and HAZARD-GARD HID and fluorescent lighting. MINI-LINE molded-to-cable miniature connectors.
COILTRONICS inductors and transformers. MOLDED PRODUCTS connectors and systems.
COMBINED TECHNOLOGIES current-limiting fuses. MWS modular wiring systems.
CONDULET fittings and outlet bodies. MYERS electrical hubs.
COOPER POWER SYSTEMS distribution transformers, power NOVA reclosers, sectionalizers and switches.
capacitors, voltage regulators, surge arresters, pole
line hardware and SCADA master stations. OPTIANCE fiber optic lighting.
COOPER WIRING DEVICES circuit protective devices. PORTFOLIO architectural recessed lighting.
CORELITE and NEO-RAY indirect lighting products. POSI-LOK electrical panel units.
CROMPTON lighting fixtures and specialty lamps. POWERPLUS panel boards.
CROUSE-HINDS and CEAG electrical construction materials and POWERSTOR carbon aerogel supercapacitors.
CROUSE-HINDS aviation lighting products.
REGALSAFE signaling and life saving apparatus.
DLS electrical wiring and control systems.
REGENT security lighting systems.
EAGLE wiring devices, sockets and switches.
ROYER wiring devices, sockets and switches.
EDISON and EDISON PRO relays.
MCGRAW-EDISON and RTE transformer components, cable
ELETROMEC DIN style fuses. accessories and fuses.
EMERALD consumer recessed and track lighting. SCANTRONIC and MENVIER security systems.
EMSA power transformers. SHAPER specification and commercial grade lighting
fixtures.
ENKLOSURES electrical enclosures.
SPECONE controls, lighting, plugs and receptacles.
ENVIROTEMP dielectric fluids.
STREETWORKS outdoor lighting.
FAIL-SAFE high abuse, clean room and vandal-resistant
lighting fixtures. SURE-LITES and ATLITE exit and emergency lighting.
FULLEON, NUGELEC and TRANSMOULD fire detection systems. TERMINATOR metal clad cable connectors.
FUSETRON electric fuses and protectors. THEPITT electrical outlet and switch boxes.
HALO recessed and track lighting fixtures. TRANSX transient voltage protection devices.
IRIS lighting systems. ULTRASIL surge arresters.
USL sports lighting.
WILLSHER & QUICK electrical enclosures.
TOOLS & HARDWARE
MAJOR PRODUCTS AND BRANDS*
AIRETOOL, ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS, BUCKEYE, CLECO, COOPER AUTOMATION, LUFKIN measuring tapes.
DGD, DOLER, DOTCO, GARDNER-DENVER, GARDOTRANS, QUACKENBUSH,
ROTOR TOOL and RECOULES industrial power tools and assembly MASTER POWER industrial air tools.
equipment.
METRONIX servos and drive controls.
APEX and GETA screwdriver bits, impact sockets and universal
joints. NICHOLSON files and saws.
CAMPBELL chain products. PLUMB hammers.
CRESCENT pliers and wrenches. UTICA torque measuring and controls.
DIAMOND farrier tools and horseshoes. WELLER soldering equipment.
EREM precision cutters and tweezers. WIRE-WRAP solderless connection equipment.
KAHNETICS dispensing systems. WISS and H.K. PORTER cutting products.
KME industrial tools and machines. XCELITE screwdrivers and nutdrivers.
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* Brand names appearing in bold type are registered trademarks in the
United States or abroad of Cooper Industries, Inc. or its subsidiaries,
except the following which are unregistered trademarks: Assembly
Systems, AtLite, Blessing, B&S, Capri-Codec, Combined Technologies,
Cooper Automation, Cooper Wiring Devices, Corelite, CSA, DLS, Edison
Pro, EnKlosures, Geta, Hazard-Gard, KME, Luminox, Metronix, Mini-Line,
Molded Products, Myers, Neo-Ray, Nugelec, Optiance, Portfolio,
Powerplus, PowerStor, Pretronica, Regalsafe, SpecOne, Streetworks,
Terminator, Thepitt, Transmould, TransX, Univel, USL and Willsher &
Quick. Gardner-Denver is a registered trademark of Gardner Denver
Machinery Inc. and is used by Cooper Industries under license.
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
PRODUCTS, MARKETS AND DISTRIBUTION METHODS BY SEGMENT - (CONTINUED)
ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
MAJOR MARKETS
Fuses and circuit protection products are sold to end-users in the
construction, industrial, automotive and consumer markets and to manufacturers
in the electrical, electronic, telecommunications and automotive industries.
Lighting fixtures are utilized in residential construction, industrial,
institutional and commercial building complexes, shopping centers, parking lots,
roadways, and sports facilities. Electrical power products are used by utilities
and significant commercial and industrial power users. Electrical construction
materials are used in commercial, residential and industrial projects, by
utilities, airports and wastewater treatment plants and in the process and
energy industries. Emergency lighting, fire detection and security systems are
installed in residential, commercial and industrial applications. Support
systems and enclosures are used in industrial, commercial and telecommunications
complexes. Wiring devices are used in the construction, renovation, maintenance
and repair of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.
PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTION METHODS
Products are sold through distributors for use in general construction,
plant maintenance, utilities, process and energy applications, shopping centers,
parking lots, sports facilities, and data processing and telecommunications
systems; through distributors and direct to manufacturers for use in electronic
equipment for consumer, industrial, government and military applications;
through distributors and direct to retail home centers and hardware outlets; and
direct to original equipment manufacturers of appliances, tools, machinery and
electronic equipment.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE
MAJOR MARKETS
Power tools and assembly systems are used by general industrial
manufacturers, particularly durable goods producers and original equipment
manufacturers, such as those in the aerospace and automobile industries. Hand
tools are used in a variety of industrial, electronics, agricultural,
construction and consumer applications.
PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTION METHODS
Products are sold through distributors and agents to general industry,
particularly automotive and aircraft; through distributors and wholesalers to
hardware stores, home centers, lumberyards, department stores and mass
merchandisers; and direct to original equipment manufacturers, home centers,
specialty stores, department stores, mass merchandisers and hardware outlets.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Cooper is subject to various suits, legal proceedings and claims that
arise in the normal course of business. While it is not feasible to predict the
outcome of these matters with certainty, management is of the opinion that their
ultimate disposition should not have a future additional material adverse effect
on Cooper's financial statements.
In October 1998, Cooper sold its Automotive Products business to
Federal-Mogul Corporation ("Federal-Mogul"). These discontinued businesses
(including the Abex product line obtained from Pneumo-
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Abex Corporation ("Pneumo") in 1994) were operated through subsidiary companies,
and the stock of those subsidiaries was sold to Federal-Mogul pursuant to a
Purchase and Sale Agreement dated August 17, 1998 ("1998 Agreement"). In
conjunction with the sale, Federal-Mogul indemnified Cooper for certain
liabilities of these subsidiary companies, including liabilities related to the
Abex product line and any potential liability that Cooper may have to Pneumo
pursuant to a 1994 Mutual Guaranty Agreement between Cooper and Pneumo. On
October 1, 2001, Federal-Mogul and several of its affiliates filed a Chapter 11
bankruptcy petition and indicated that Federal-Mogul may not honor the
indemnification obligations to Cooper. As of the date of this filing,
Federal-Mogul had not yet made a decision whether to reject the 1998 Agreement,
which includes the indemnification to Cooper. If Federal-Mogul rejects the 1998
Agreement, Cooper will be relieved of its future obligations under the 1998
Agreement, including specific indemnities relating to payment of taxes and
certain obligations regarding insurance for its former Automotive Products
businesses. To the extent Cooper is obligated to Pneumo for any asbestos-related
claims arising from the Abex product line ("Abex Claims"), Cooper has rights,
confirmed by Pneumo, to significant insurance for such claims. Based on
information provided by representatives of Federal-Mogul, from August 28, 1998
through December 31, 2001, a total of 75,152 Abex Claims were filed, of which
16,974 claims have been resolved leaving 58,178 Abex Claims pending at December
31, 2001, that are the responsibility of Federal-Mogul. Since August 28, 1998,
the average indemnity payment for resolved Abex Claims was $908 before
insurance. A total of $25.5 million was spent on defense costs for the period
August 28, 1998 through December 31, 2001. Historically, existing insurance
coverage has provided 50% to 80% of the total defense and indemnity payments for
Abex Claims. Since the October 1, 2001 bankruptcy filing by Federal-Mogul
through December 31, 2001, a total of 3,541 Abex Claims have been filed.
With the assistance of independent advisors, Cooper has completed a
thorough analysis of its potential exposure for asbestos liabilities in the
event Federal-Mogul rejects the 1998 Agreement. At this time, the manner in
which this issue ultimately will be resolved is not known. Based on Cooper's
analysis of its contingent liability exposure resulting from Federal-Mogul's
bankruptcy, Cooper concluded that an additional fourth-quarter 2001
discontinued-operations provision of $30 million after-tax, or $.32 per share,
was appropriate to reflect the potential net financial impact of this issue.
This conclusion is based on a review of the Abex claims history, existing
insurance coverage, the contractual indemnities and other facts determined to
date. Cooper is preserving its rights as a creditor for breach of
Federal-Mogul's indemnification to Cooper and its rights against all
Federal-Mogul subsidiaries. Cooper intends to take all actions to seek a
resolution of the indemnification issues and future handling of the Abex-related
claims within the Federal-Mogul bankruptcy proceedings.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report, no
matters were submitted to a vote of the shareholders.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Cooper's Common Stock (symbol - CBE) is listed on the New York Stock
Exchange and the Pacific Exchange. Options for Cooper's Common Stock are listed
on the American Stock Exchange.
As of January 31, 2002 there were 27,193 record holders of Cooper's
Common Stock.
The high and low quarterly sales price for the past two years of
Cooper's Common Stock, as reported by Dow Jones & Company, Inc., are as follows:
QUARTER
1 2 3 4
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2001 High $47.6900 $41.1700 $60.4500 $45.5700
Low 32.0000 31.6100 33.6000 34.5000
2000 High $43.8125 $37.7500 $37.5625 $47.0000
Low 29.3750 30.8750 30.8750 33.3125
Annual cash dividends declared on Cooper's Common Stock during 2001 and
2000 were $1.40 a share ($.35 a quarter). On February 12, 2002, the Board of
Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.35 a share (or $1.40 on an
annualized basis), which will be paid April 1, 2002 to shareholders of record on
March 1, 2002.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth selected historical financial data for
Cooper for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2001. The
selected historical financial information shown below has been derived from
Cooper's audited consolidated financial statements. This information should be
read in conjunction with Cooper's consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto.
YEARS ENDING DECEMBER 31,
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2001 2000 1999 1998 1997(1)
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(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Revenues...................................... $ 4,209.5 $ 4,459.9 $ 3,868.9 $ 3,651.2 $ 3,415.6
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Income from continuing operations............. $ 261.3 $ 357.4 $ 331.9 $ 335.9 $ 310.0
Income from discontinued operations
(Automotive Products), net of taxes......... (30.0) -- -- 87.1 84.6
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Net income.................................. $ 231.3 $ 357.4 $ 331.9 $ 423.0 $ 394.6
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE DATA:
Basic -
Income from continuing operations............. $ 2.78 $ 3.82 $ 3.53 $ 2.97 $ 2.64
Income from discontinued operations
(Automotive Products)...................... (.32) -- -- .77 .72
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Net income................................. $ 2.46 $ 3.82 $ 3.53 $ 3.74 $ 3.36
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Diluted -
Income from continuing operations............. $ 2.75 $ 3.80 $ 3.50 $ 2.93 $ 2.57
Income from discontinued operations
(Automotive Products)...................... (.31) -- -- .76 .69
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Net income................................. $ 2.44 $ 3.80 $ 3.50 $ 3.69 $ 3.26
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BALANCE SHEET DATA (at December 31):
Total assets..................................... $ 4,611.4 $ 4,789.3 $ 4,143.4 $ 3,779.1 $ 5,507.3
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities..... 1,107.0 1,300.8 894.5 774.5 1,272.2
Shareholders' equity............................. 2,023.2 1,904.2 1,743.1 1,563.6 2,683.5
CASH DIVIDENDS PER COMMON
SHARE......................................... $ 1.40 $ 1.40 $ 1.32 $ 1.32 $ 1.32
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(1) Includes the results of the Kirsch window treatment operation for the
five-month period ended May 30, 1997. Kirsch was sold to Newell Co. on
May 30, 1997.
In October 1998, Cooper sold its Automotive Products segment for $1.9
billion in proceeds. The financial information in the above table excludes the
1998 and 1997 results of the Automotive Products segment from income from
continuing operations. The discontinued segment's results are presented
separately in the caption, "Income from discontinued operations (Automotive
Products), net of taxes." A $30 million charge, net of a $20 million income tax
benefit was recorded in 2001 related to potential asbestos obligations
associated with the Automotive Products segment. See Note 3 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, includes certain
forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements reflect Cooper's
expectations, objectives and goals with respect to future events and financial
performance, and are based on assumptions and estimates which Cooper believes
are reasonable. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
statements regarding facility consolidations and cost-reduction programs,
resolution of income tax matters, potential liability exposure resulting from
Federal-Mogul Corporation's bankruptcy filing and any statements regarding
future revenues, earnings, cash flows and capital expenditures. Cooper wishes to
caution readers not to put undue reliance on these statements and that actual
results could differ materially from anticipated results. Important factors
which may affect the actual results include, but are not limited to, the
resolution of Federal-Mogul's bankruptcy proceedings, political developments,
market and economic conditions, changes in raw material and energy costs,
industry competition, the net effects of Cooper's cost-reduction programs,
changes in financial markets including foreign currency rate fluctuations and
changing legislation and regulations. The forward-looking statements contained
in this report are intended to qualify for the safe harbor provisions of Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements contain information that is pertinent to management's
discussion and analysis. The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.
Cooper believes the following critical accounting policies involve
additional management judgement due to the sensitivity of the methods,
assumptions and estimates necessary in determining the related asset and
liability amounts. Cooper recognizes revenues in accordance with invoice terms,
typically when products are shipped and accruals for sales returns and other
allowances are provided at the time of shipment based upon past experience. If
actual future returns and allowances differ from past experience, additional
allowances may be required. Cooper provides estimated inventory allowances for
slow-moving and obsolete inventory based on current assessments about future
demands, market conditions and related management initiatives. If market
conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional
inventory allowances may be required. Cooper has recorded a valuation allowance
to reduce its deferred tax asset related to a capital loss carryforward on the
sale of the Automotive Products segment. Cooper limited the amount of tax
benefits recognizable from this asset based on an evaluation of the amount of
capital loss carryforward that is expected to be ultimately realized. An
adjustment to income could be required if Cooper determined it could realize
this deferred tax asset in excess of the net recorded amount or it would not be
able to realize all or part of its net deferred tax asset.
Pension assets and liabilities are determined on an actuarial basis and
are affected by the estimated market value of plan assets, estimates of the
expected return on plan assets and discount rates. Actual changes in the fair
market value of plan assets and differences between the actual return on plan
assets and the expected return on plan assets will affect the amount of pension
expense ultimately recognized. The postretirement benefits other than pensions
liability is also determined on an actuarial basis and is affected by
assumptions including the discount rate and expected trends in health care
costs. Changes in the discount rate and differences between actual and expected
health care costs will affect the recorded amount of postretirement benefits
expense.
Environmental liabilities are accrued based on estimates of known
environmental remediation exposures. The liabilities include accruals for sites
owned by Cooper and third-party sites where Cooper was
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determined to be a potentially responsible party. Third party sites frequently
involve multiple potentially responsible parties and Cooper's potential
liability is determined based on estimates of Cooper's proportionate
responsibility for the total cleanup. The amounts accrued for such sites are
based on these estimates as well as an assessment of the financial capacity of
the other potentially responsible parties. Environmental liability estimates may
be affected by changing determinations of what constitutes an environmental
liability or an acceptable level of cleanup. To the extent that remediation
procedures change or the financial condition of other potentially responsible
parties are adversely affected, Cooper's estimate of its environmental
liabilities may change.
As discussed in Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements, Cooper has accrued its best estimate of its potential liabilities in
the event Federal-Mogul rejects the 1998 Purchase and Sale Agreement for the
sale of the Automotive Products business, which includes certain indemnification
obligations to Cooper. The analysis of Cooper's contingent liability exposure
for asbestos-related claims involving Abex products was conducted with
assistance from independent advisors and assumes future resolution of the
Abex-related asbestos claims within the Federal-Mogul bankruptcy proceeding.
Factors used in determining the liability include Abex claims history and
existing insurance coverage. To the extent additional information arises or
strategies change, it is possible that Cooper's estimate of its contingent
liability may change.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
REVENUES
Year Ended December 31,
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2001 2000 1999
---- ---- ----
(in millions)
Electrical Products............................................... $ 3,485.5 $ 3,659.2 $ 3,060.9
Tools & Hardware.................................................. 724.0 800.7 808.0
----------- ----------- -----------
Total Revenues............................................... $ 4,209.5 $ 4,459.9 $ 3,868.9
=========== =========== ===========
2001 vs. 2000 Revenues Revenues decreased 6% in 2001 compared to 2000.
Excluding the effects of recent acquisitions and a 1% reduction in revenues due
to foreign currency translation, revenues were down 8% from 2000. Weakening
global economies affected demand in virtually all of Cooper's businesses.
Electrical Products segment revenues, which represent 83% of 2001 total
revenues, were 5% below 2000. Excluding recent acquisitions and a 1% decline
related to a stronger U.S. dollar, segment revenues were down 8% from 2000.
Revenues in the hazardous-duty electrical products business improved modestly,
reflecting increased capital spending in the energy and petrochemical sectors.
Sales of electrical and electronic circuit protection and telecommunications
systems equipment were impacted by the significant slowing in the
telecommunications and electronics markets. Weak industrial markets, coupled
with inventory reduction programs in both distribution and retail market
channels, and a slowdown in construction activity impacted all of the
businesses. In addition, utility spending remained cautious in light of the
overall economic uncertainty.
The Tools & Hardware segment contributed 17% of total revenues in 2001.
Revenues were 10% below the prior year as the slowdown in industrial, electronic
and automotive markets reduced demand for the segment's products. The impact of
translation reduced revenues for 2001 by approximately 2%.
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2000 vs. 1999 Revenues Revenues rose 15% in 2000 compared to 1999.
Excluding the effects of acquisitions, revenues were slightly ahead of the prior
year period. Revenues, excluding acquisitions and the impact of foreign currency
translation, grew 2% compared to 1999.
Electrical Products segment revenues represent 82% of 2000 revenues and
rose 20% over 1999. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, segment revenues were
up 1% compared to 1999. By further excluding the impact of foreign currency
translation, revenues for the Electrical Products segment grew 2% over 1999.
Continued strong demand for circuit protection and electronic power management
products, along with solid growth in lighting products drove core business
revenue gains compared to 1999, partially offset by declines in hazardous duty
construction material sales which were impacted by delayed recovery in energy
markets.
The Tools & Hardware segment contributed 18% of total revenues in 2000.
Revenues were 1% below the prior year. The impact of translation reduced
revenues for 2000 by approximately 3%.
SEGMENT OPERATING EARNINGS
Cooper measures the performance of its businesses exclusive of
nonrecurring gains and charges and financing expenses. All costs directly
attributable to operating businesses are included in segment operating earnings.
Corporate overhead costs, including costs of centrally managed functions, such
as treasury, are not allocated to the businesses. See Note 15 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Segment Operating Earnings (internal management reporting -
excludes nonrecurring charges):
Year Ended December 31,
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2001 2000 1999
---- ---- ----
(in millions)
Electrical Products ..................................... $437.0 $585.0 $516.7
Tools & Hardware ........................................ 68.6 97.7 97.9
------ ------ ------
Total Segment Operating Earnings ................... $505.6 $682.7 $614.6
====== ====== ======
Nonrecurring Charges:
Electrical Products ..................................... $(24.0) $ -- $ (3.0)
Tools & Hardware ........................................ -- -- (4.3)
------ ------ ------
Continuing Segments ................................ (24.0) -- (7.3)
Kirsch .................................................. -- -- 2.8
------ ------ ------
Total .............................................. $(24.0) $ -- $ (4.5)
====== ====== ======
Segment Operating Earnings (generally accepted accounting
principles - includes nonrecurring charges):
Electrical Products ..................................... $413.0 $585.0 $513.7
Tools & Hardware ........................................ 68.6 97.7 93.6
------ ------ ------
Continuing Segment Operating Earnings .............. 481.6 682.7 607.3
Kirsch .................................................. -- -- 2.8
------ ------ ------
Total Segment Operating Earnings ................... $481.6 $682.7 $610.1
====== ====== ======
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Historically, Kirsch was part of the Tools & Hardware segment.
Effective with the decision to divest this operation, its results were
segregated from the continuing Tools & Hardware segment for internal management
reporting.
2001 Segment Operating Earnings Excluding Nonrecurring Charges vs. 2000
Segment operating earnings decreased 26% to $505.6 million from $682.7 million
in 2000. Excluding the impact of recent acquisitions, segment earnings decreased
27% from the prior year.
Electrical Products segment operating earnings declined 25% to $437.0
million from $585.0 million in 2000. Excluding the incremental effect of
acquisitions, segment operating earnings were down 27% compared to the prior
year. The reduction in operating earnings reflects lower sales volume,
competitive market conditions and manufacturing inefficiencies resulting from
adjusting production levels to match demand. As a result, return on revenues was
12.5% in 2001 compared with 16.0% in 2000. Excluding recent acquisitions, the
return on revenues was 12.9% in 2001 compared with 16.0% in 2000.
The Tools & Hardware segment operating earnings were $68.6 million
compared to $97.7 million in 2000. Segment earnings for 2001 were impacted by
lower revenues and related manufacturing inefficiencies. Return on revenues was
9.5% in 2001 compared to 12.2% in 2000.
2000 vs. 1999 Segment Operating Earnings Excluding Nonrecurring Charges
Segment operating earnings grew 11% to $682.7 million in 2000 compared to $614.6
million in 1999. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, segment earnings in 2000
were up 1% over 1999.
The Electrical Products segment operating earnings rose 13% to $585.0
million from $516.7 million for 1999. Excluding acquisitions, segment earnings
were up 1% compared to 1999. The earnings increase was driven mainly by strong
demand for circuit protection products from telecommunications and electronic
markets and productivity improvements across most business units. This increase
was partially offset by the slower demand for hazardous duty construction
materials. Excluding acquisitions, return on revenues for the Electrical
Products segment was 17.0% in 2000 compared with 16.9% in 1999, reflecting
Cooper's continued focus on cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
The Tools & Hardware segment operating earnings were $97.7 million
compared to $97.9 million in 1999. Acquisitions contributed 2% to operating
earnings in 2000 compared to 1999. Earnings for 2000 were impacted by slightly
lower revenues and expenses related to plant consolidations and other
rationalization activities. Excluding acquisitions, return on revenues was 12.1%
in 2000 as Cooper continued to rationalize its Tools & Hardware operations.
NONRECURRING CHARGES
During the fourth quarter of 2001, Cooper committed to the
consolidation or closure of certain Electrical Products segment facilities and
recorded a provision for severance and other related costs of these announced
actions of $7.1 million. In addition, the Company concluded during 2001 that
various Electrical Products segment assets comprising $8.5 million of net book
value provided no future benefit to Cooper and were therefore fully impaired.
Also during the 2001 fourth quarter, Cooper recorded a charge of $8.4 million to
provide for the costs of assimilation of certain separate product lines rendered
partially duplicative as a result of previous Electrical Products segment
business acquisition activities. The 2001 fourth quarter nonrecurring charge for
the Electrical Products segment totals $24.0 million.
During the fourth quarter of 2001, Cooper recorded a General Corporate
nonrecurring charge of $50.1 million. Cooper concluded that the net book values
of certain software, hardware and other technology investments were impaired, in
consideration of ongoing refinement and development of Company information and
technology systems capabilities. Also during the 2001 fourth quarter, Cooper
provided for the costs associated with performing the Company's review of
strategic alternatives.
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The nonrecurring charges for 2001 total $74.1 million, or $44.5 million
after taxes ($.47 per diluted share). Of the total $74.1 million, $35.2 million
remains to be expended at December 31, 2001. Future cash expenditures against
the accrual include severance and exit costs related to facility consolidations
and costs associated with the Company's review of strategic alternatives. A
total of 77 salaried and 196 hourly positions will be eliminated in 2002 as a
result of these planned consolidation actions. It is anticipated that all
expenditures will be incurred during the first half of 2002.
During the fourth quarter of 1998, Cooper announced a voluntary and
involuntary severance program and committed to consolidate several facilities.
While both the voluntary and involuntary severance programs were announced in
1998, the amount that could be accrued in 1998 was limited to severance relating
to personnel actually severed in the fourth quarter and the severance provided
by Cooper's written formal policies. During the first quarter of 1999, Cooper
completed the voluntary program and accrued an additional $5.8 million primarily
representing the voluntary severance program premium over the severance provided
under Cooper's established policies. Cooper also accrued $1.5 million related to
severance and other costs for facility closures announced during the first
quarter of 1999. The additional accruals during 1999 totaled $7.3 million. In
addition, during 1999, Cooper reduced legal accruals by $2.8 million related to
the favorable settlement of certain litigation concerning lead in mini-blinds
and reassessment of the required reserve. Cooper also reached agreement and
received $0.8 million under an insurance policy related to the unsuccessful
offer to acquire TLG plc in 1998. Since the original charge related to the
litigation was included as a nonrecurring item in the Tools & Hardware segment
and the costs related to TLG plc were reflected as a nonrecurring corporate
item, the reversal of the accrual and the reimbursement of the expenses were
reflected as nonrecurring items. The net nonrecurring items for 1999 resulted in
a $3.7 million charge before income taxes and resulted in an after-tax charge of
$2.4 million ($.02 per diluted common share).
The following table reflects activity related to the first quarter 1999
and fourth quarter 1998 employee reduction and facility consolidation plan.
No. of Accrued Facility
Employees Severance Consolidation
--------- --------- -------------
(in millions)
Balance at December 31, 1998 ............................ 1,635 $ 25.4 $ 7.8
Voluntary Severance Program premium over normal severance -- 5.8 --
Facility closings announced ............................. 249 1.2 0.3
Employees terminated .................................... (966) -- --
Cash expenditures ....................................... -- (22.0) (3.4)
------ ------ ------
Balance at December 31, 1999 ............................ 918 10.4 4.7
Employees terminated .................................... (311) -- --
Cash expenditures ....................................... -- (5.3) (1.7)
------ ------ ------
Balance at December 31, 2000 ............................ 607 5.1 3.0
Employees terminated .................................... (607) -- --
Cash expenditures ....................................... -- (5.1) (3.0)
------ ------ ------
Balance at December 31, 2001 ............................ -- $ -- $ --
====== ====== ======
As of December 31, 2001 all employee reduction and facility
consolidation actions related to the first quarter 1999 and fourth quarter 1998
employee reduction and facility consolidation plans were essentially completed
and amounts accrued for these programs have been satisfied. See Note 2 of the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on
nonrecurring charges.
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OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES
Year Ended December 31,
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2001 2000 1999
---- ---- ----
(in millions, except per share data)
Segment Operating Earnings(1) ....................... $ 481.6 $ 682.7 $ 610.1
General Corporate:
Nonrecurring Charges (Gains) .................... 50.1 -- (0.8)
Expense ......................................... 30.4 32.5 37.1
Interest Expense, net ............................... 84.7 100.3 55.2
------- ------- -------
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes 316.4 549.9 518.6
Income Tax Expense .................................. 55.1 192.5 186.7
------- ------- -------
Income from Continuing Operations ................... 261.3 357.4 331.9
Charge Related to Discontinued Operations ........... (30.0) -- --
------- ------- -------
Net Income .......................................... $ 231.3 $ 357.4 $ 331.9
======= ======= =======
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Income from Continuing Operations ................... $ 2.75 $ 3.80 $ 3.50
Charge from Discontinued Operations ................. (.31) -- --
------- ------- -------
Net Income ................................. $ 2.44 $ 3.80 $ 3.50
======= ======= =======
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(1) Includes segment nonrecurring charges.
General Corporate Nonrecurring Charges and Gains See the "Nonrecurring
Charges" section above and Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.
General Corporate Expense General corporate expenses decreased $2.1
million in 2001 compared to 2000. General corporate expenses decreased $4.6
million in 2000 compared to 1999. Reductions in personnel, cost reduction
efforts and lower employee benefit related costs were the primary contributors
to the reductions.
Interest Expense, net Interest expense, net decreased in 2001 by $15.6
million from 2000. The decrease resulted from significantly lower average
interest rates and lower average debt levels in 2001 versus 2000. Interest
expense, net increased in 2000 by $45.1 million compared to 1999 primarily as a
result of additional borrowings to fund acquisitions and stock repurchases,
partially offset by increased capitalized interest.
Income Tax Expense The effective tax rate for 2001 was 34.5% before
both nonrecurring charges and a $50 million tax benefit due to the reversal of
reserves as a result of recent favorable Appellate level third party court
decisions related to certain income tax return issues. See Note 12 of the Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements. This represented a 0.5 percentage point
decrease from the 2000 effective tax rate. The effective tax rate for 2000 was
35%, a 1.0 percentage point decrease from the 1999 rate of 36%, excluding
nonrecurring items. The decreases in the effective tax rate resulted from
international tax planning efforts.
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Charge Related to Discontinued Operations A $30 million charge, net of
a $20 million income tax benefit, was recorded in 2001 related to potential
asbestos obligations regarding the Automotive Products segment which was sold in
1998. See Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Diluted Earnings Per Share Diluted earnings per share from continuing
operations, excluding after-tax nonrecurring charges of $44.5 million and a $50
million tax benefit due to the reversal of reserves as a result of recent
favorable Appellate level third party court decisions related to certain tax
return issues, was $2.69 in 2001 compared to $3.80 in 2000. Diluted earnings per
share, excluding after-tax nonrecurring charges of $2.4 million, was $3.52 in
1999.
PERCENTAGE OF REVENUES
Year Ended December 31,
-----------------------
2001 2000 1999
---- ---- ----
Cost of Sales............................................... 69.9% 67.7% 67.3%
Selling and Administrative.................................. 17.3% 16.4% 16.6%
2001 vs. 2000 Percentage of Revenues Cost of sales, as a percentage of
revenues, increased 2.2 points over 2000. The increase in the cost of sales
percentage was due to lower manufacturing volumes and the resulting costs of
production inefficiencies from adjusting manufacturing capacity. Selling and
administration expenses, as a percentage of revenues, increased nine tenths of a
point. This increase resulted primarily from lower than anticipated revenues
partially offset by cost-reduction efforts throughout the year.
2000 vs. 1999 Percentage of Revenues Cost of sales, as a percentage of
revenues, in 2000 increased four tenths of a point from 1999. This increase was
primarily due to the impact of acquisitions. Excluding the effect of
acquisitions, cost of sales as a percentage of revenues improved three tenths of
a point to 67.0%, compared to 67.3% for 1999. Selling and administrative
expenses, as a percentage of revenues, decreased two tenths of a point from 1999
due to lower general corporate expense and the impact of acquisitions.
EARNINGS OUTLOOK
The following sets forth Cooper's general business outlook for 2002,
based on current expectations. Comments on changes in segment operating earnings
are based on 2001 operating earnings adjusted to eliminate goodwill amortization
to be comparable to 2002. See "Impact of New Accounting Standards" in Note 1 of
the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Cooper expects revenues and operating earnings for the Electrical
Products segment to be relatively unchanged from 2001 and return on sales to be
approximately 14 percent. Revenues for the Tools & Hardware segment are expected
to be near the prior year levels and operating earnings are projected to
decrease approximately 20 percent. Return on sales is expected to be
approximately 8.5 percent.
The above statements are forward looking, and actual results may differ
materially. The above statements are based on a number of assumptions, risks and
uncertainties. The primary economic assumptions include, without limitation: (1)
slow growth in the domestic economy during the first part of the year and
modestly improving growth thereafter; (2) modest growth in European and Latin
American markets; (3) a gradual improvement in worldwide energy-related project
spending; (4) no significant change in raw material or energy costs; (5)
realization of benefits of cost-reduction programs with no major disruptions
from those programs currently underway; and (6) no significant adverse changes
in the relationship of the U.S. dollar to the currencies of countries in which
Cooper does business. The estimates also assume, without limitation, no
significant change in competitive conditions and such other risk factors as are
discussed from time to time in Cooper's periodic filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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PRICING AND VOLUME
In each of Cooper's segments, the nature of many of the products sold
is such that an accurate determination of the changes in unit volume of sales is
neither practical nor, in some cases, meaningful. Each segment produces a family
of products, within which there exist considerable variations in size,
configuration and other characteristics.
It is Cooper's judgment that, excluding the year-to-year effects of
acquisitions and divestitures, unit volume decreased in the Electrical Products
segment and decreased in the Tools & Hardware segment in 2001.
During the three-year period ending in 2001, Cooper was unable to
increase prices to fully offset cost increases in selected product offerings in
both segments. Cooper has been able to control costs through strategic sourcing
efforts, manufacturing improvements and other actions during this period so that
the inability to increase prices has not significantly affected profitability in
the segments.
EFFECT OF INFLATION
During each year, inflation has had a relatively minor effect on
Cooper's results of operations. This is true primarily for three reasons. First,
in recent years, the rate of inflation in Cooper's primary markets has been
fairly low. Second, Cooper makes extensive use of the LIFO method of accounting
for inventories. The LIFO method results in current inventory costs being
matched against current sales dollars, such that inflation affects earnings on a
current basis. Finally, many of the assets and liabilities included in Cooper's
Consolidated Balance Sheets are recorded in connection with business
combinations that are accounted for as purchases. At the time of such
acquisitions, the assets and liabilities are adjusted to fair market value and,
therefore, the cumulative long-term effect of inflation is reduced.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
OPERATING WORKING CAPITAL
For purposes of this discussion, operating working capital is defined
as receivables and inventories less accounts payable.
Cooper's operating working capital decreased $19 million from $1,065.6
million in 2000 to $1,046.6 million in 2001. Operating working capital turnover
declined from 4.5 turns in 2000 to 4.0 turns in 2001. Excluding the impact of
recent acquisitions, operating working capital turnover in 2001 was 4.2 turns.
The decrease from 2000 primarily reflects the lower than expected revenues
experienced in 2001.
In 2000, operating working capital increased $149 million compared to
an increase of $135 million in 1999. The increase in operating working capital
for 2000 was due to acquisitions made during the year. Operating working capital
turnover for 2000 was 4.5 turns, declining from 4.6 turns in 1999, also
primarily due to acquisitions.
In 1999, operating working capital increased $135 million. A majority
of the increase resulted from acquisitions. Operating working capital turnover
for 1999 of 4.6 turns declined from 5.0 turns in 1998. Higher operating working
capital levels to support consolidation and cost-reduction programs in several
businesses and the impact of a new business system implementation at one of the
electrical product businesses offset the benefits from ongoing improvement
programs.
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CASH FLOWS
Net cash provided by operating activities in 2001 totaled $422 million.
These funds, along with $41 million in cash received from employee stock plan
activity, were used to fund capital expenditures of $115 million, dividends of
$131 million, share repurchases of $42 million, and a net reduction of debt of
$206 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities in 2000 totaled $503 million.
These funds, along with a net $404 million of additional debt, were used to fund
acquisitions of $580 million, capital expenditures of $175 million, share
repurchases of $39 million and dividends of $131 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities in 1999 totaled $402 million.
These funds, along with $149 million in cash received from the disposition of
the Automotive Products segment, $31 million in cash received from employee
stock plan activity and a net increase in debt of $182 million were used to fund
capital expenditures of $166 million, acquisitions of $435 million, share
repurchases of $44 million and dividends of $124 million.
In connection with accounting for purchase business combinations,
Cooper records, to the extent appropriate, accruals for the costs of closing
duplicate facilities, severing redundant personnel and integrating the acquired
businesses into existing Cooper operations. At December 31, 2001, Cooper had
accruals totaling $39.3 million related to these activities. Cash flows from
operating activities for each of the three years in the period ended December
31, 2001, is reduced by the amounts expended on the various accruals established
in connection with each acquisition. Cooper spent $11.0 million, $3.5 million
and $4.8 million on these integration activities in 2001, 2000 and 1999,
respectively. See Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for
further information.
Cooper is continuing to focus on initiatives to maximize cash flows.
These actions include reduced capital spending, elimination of discretionary
spending and workforce reductions. As a result, Cooper currently anticipates a
continuance of its long-term ability to annually generate approximately $200
million in cash flow available for acquisitions, debt repayment and common stock
repurchases.
DEBT AND OTHER CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
Cooper relies on commercial paper markets as its principal source of
short-term financing. As of December 31, 2001 and 2000, Cooper's outstanding
commercial paper balance was $342 million and $492 million, respectively. The
weighted average interest rate on these borrowings was 2.54% and 6.89% at
December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Cooper's practice is to back up its outstanding commercial paper with a
combination of cash and committed bank credit facilities. As of December 31,
2001, the balance of these committed bank credit facilities was $990 million,
$440 million of which mature on May 30, 2002 and $550 million of which mature on
November 17, 2004. By May 30, 2002, Cooper anticipates replacing a substantial
portion of the $440 million of maturing committed bank credit facilities.
Outstanding commercial paper balances, to the extent not backed up by cash,
reduce the amount of available borrowings under the committed bank credit
facilities. The credit facility agreements require that Cooper maintain certain
financial ratios, including a prescribed limit on debt as a percentage of total
capitalization. Cooper is in compliance with all covenants set forth in the
credit facility agreements.
Cooper's access to the commercial paper market could be adversely
affected by a change in the credit ratings assigned to its commercial paper.
Should Cooper's access to the commercial paper market be adversely affected due
to a change in its credit ratings, Cooper would rely on a combination of
available cash and its committed bank credit facilities to provide short-term
funding. The committed bank credit facilities do not contain any provision which
makes their availability to Cooper dependent on Cooper's credit ratings.
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In October 2000, Cooper issued Euro 300 million five-year bonds. The
bonds bear interest at 6.25% and mature in October 2005. The proceeds from the
borrowing were primarily used to repay outstanding commercial paper debt. During
1999, Cooper completed a shelf registration statement to issue up to $500
million of debt securities. At December 31, 2001, all $500 million of the shelf
registration was available to be issued.
The following table summarizes Cooper's contractual obligations at
December 31, 2001 and the effect such obligations are expected to have on its
liquidity and cash flows in future periods.
Payments Due
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Four to After
Less than One to Five Five
Contractual Obligations: Total One Year Three Years Years Years
----- -------- ----------- ----- -----
(in millions)
Long-Term Debt ................ $1,167.9 $ 60.9 $ 434.0 $ 543.8 $ 129.2
Short-Term Debt ............... 132.9 132.9 -- -- --
Noncancellable Operating Leases 111.8 31.1 39.8 22.6 18.3
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
$1,412.6 $ 224.9 $ 473.8 $ 566.4 $ 147.5
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OTHER COMMITMENTS
Cooper executes letters of credit, performance bonds and other
guarantees in the normal course of business that ensure Cooper's performance or
payments to third parties. The aggregate notional value of these instruments was
$112.0 million at December 31, 2001. Seventy-nine percent of these instruments
have an expiration date within one year. In the past, no significant claims have
been made against these financial instruments. Management believes the
likelihood of demand for payment under these instruments is minimal and expects
no material cash outlays to occur in connection with these instruments.
CAPITALIZATION
During the first quarter of 2000, Cooper's Board of Directors
authorized the repurchase of up to five million shares of common stock. As of
December 31, 2001, there were 4.2 million shares available for repurchase under
this authorization. Cooper has resumed its share repurchase program during 2002.
Cooper has targeted a 35% to 45% debt-to-total capitalization ratio and
intends to utilize cash flows to maintain a debt-to-capitalization ratio within
this range. Excess cash flows are utilized to purchase shares of Cooper's Common
stock or fund acquisitions. At December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, Cooper's
debt-to-total capitalization ratio was 39.1%, 44.4% and 38.4%, respectively.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND COMMITMENTS
Capital expenditures on projects to reduce product costs, improve
product quality, increase manufacturing efficiency and operating flexibility, or
expand product capacity were $115 million in 2001, $175 million in 2000 and $166
million in 1999. Capital expenditures declined in 2001 as Cooper entered the
completion phase of several significant projects and focused on maximizing cash
generation from its operations. Accordingly, Cooper's businesses concentrated on
completing open projects and investing only in operationally necessary new
projects. Capital expenditures for 2000 included expenditures for a large
manufacturing facility in Mexico. Capital expenditures for 1999 included
significant expenditures for new system implementations. Capital expenditures
for 2002 are projected to be approximately 10% less than the 2001 level.
Projected expenditures for 2002 will focus on development of new products and
the continued construction of additional manufacturing facilities in low cost
locations. The 2002 anticipated capital spending represents approximately 61%
for various cost-reduction and capacity-maintenance projects,
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including machinery and equipment modernization and enhancement, tooling and
computer hardware and software projects; 19% for new product development; 12%
for capacity expansion; 4% related to environmental matters; and 4% for other
items.
INTEREST RATE AND FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK
Changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates affect
Cooper's earnings and cash flows. As a result of having sales, purchases and
certain intercompany transactions denominated in currencies other than the
functional currencies used by Cooper's businesses, Cooper is exposed to the
effect of foreign exchange rate changes on its cash flows and earnings. Cooper
enters into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge significant
foreign currency denominated transactions for periods consistent with the terms
of the underlying transactions. Contracts generally have maturities that do not
exceed one year.
The table below provides information about Cooper's financial
instruments at December 31, 2001 that are sensitive to changes in interest
rates. The table presents principal cash flows by expected maturity dates and
weighted average interest rates for debt obligations.
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Thereafter Total
---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- -----
(in millions, where applicable)
Long-term debt:
Fixed rate $ 60.9 $ 153.6 $ 0.4 $ 501.2 $ 11.4 $ 107.9 $ 835.4
Average interest rate 6.4% 6.4% 6.5% 6.4% 6.4% 6.4% 6.4%
Variable rate $ -- $ -- $ 280.0 $ 24.7 $ 6.5 $ 21.3 $ 332.5
Average interest rate 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 2.3% 2.3% 2.6%
The table below provides information about Cooper's foreign currency
forward exchange contracts in excess of $5 million at December 31, 2001. The
contracts mature during 2002. All amounts are presented in U.S. dollar
equivalents. The table presents the notional amounts and the weighted average
contractual exchange rates. These notional amounts are used to calculate the
contractual payments exchanged under the contracts.
2002
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(in millions,
where applicable)
U.S. Dollar Functional Currency
Buy Euros / Sell U.S. Dollars
Notional amount................................... $ 7.4
Average contract rate............................. 0.8992
The table below provides information about Cooper's financial
instruments at December 31, 2000 that are sensitive to changes in interest
rates. The table presents principal cash flows by expected maturity dates and
weighted average interest rates for debt obligations.
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Thereafter Total
---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- -----
(in millions, where applicable)
Long-term debt:
Fixed rate $ 50.6 $ 61.5 $ 153.8 $ 0.5 $ 510.5 $ 119.5 $ 896.4
Average interest rate 6.3% 6.3% 6.4% 6.5% 6.4% 6.5% 6.3%
Variable rate $ 0.5 $ 0.5 $ 0.5 $ 400.5 $ 25.7 $ 27.8 $ 455.5
Average interest rate 6.7% 6.7% 6.7% 6.7% 5.7% 5.7% 6.7%
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Information about Cooper's foreign currency forward exchange contracts
in excess of $5 million at December 31, 2000 is presented below. The contracts
matured during 2001. The notional amount is used to calculate the contractual
payments exchanged under the contracts. The notional amount represents the U.S.
dollar equivalent.
2001
----
(in millions,
where applicable)
U.S. Dollar Functional Currency
Buy Pounds Sterling / Sell U.S. Dollars
Notional amount....................................................... $ 17.6
Average contract rate................................................. 1.476
Buy Euros / Sell U.S. Dollars
Notional amount....................................................... $ 11.9
Average contract rate................................................. 0.9020
The following transactions were implemented to partially align Cooper's
interest rate exposure profile with its short term interest rate expectations in
an economically efficient manner that is consistent with its tax position.
During 2001, Cooper sold at a premium U.S. Treasury securities due
November 2002. Cooper obtained these securities pursuant to a repurchase
agreement containing provisions that limit Cooper's interest rate exposure under
this agreement to a maximum cost of $7.0 million. The repurchase agreement will
be settled immediately prior to the maturity of the securities. Settlement of
this transaction will not require any financing by Cooper and this transaction
does not create an asset or liability, other than as described above. The face
amount of the securities was $1.0 billion.
Also during 2001, Cooper purchased at a discount Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corporation Notes due February 2003 and immediately transferred these
notes pursuant to a securities loan agreement. Subsequently, Cooper eliminated
any potential cost under the securities loan agreement and realized a gain of
approximately $1.9 million. The securities loan agreement will be settled
immediately prior to the maturity of the notes. Settlement of this transaction
will not require any financing by Cooper and this transaction does not create a
liability. The face amount of the notes was $480 million. In 1999 Cooper entered
into a similar executory contract. Upon settlement of the contract in 2000,
Cooper realized a $7.3 million cost, its maximum exposure under the 1999
executory contract.
See Note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information regarding the fair value of Cooper's financial
instruments.
EURO CONVERSION
On January 1, 2002, the introduction of the single European currency,
the euro, was completed with the launch of euro bank notes and coins as legal
currency within twelve of the fifteen member states of the European Union.
Businesses in participating countries will conduct transactions in the euro and
must convert their financial records and reports to be euro based.
Cooper estimates that approximately 8% of its 2001 revenues, 7% of its
2000 revenues and 10% of its 1999 revenues came from countries that adopted the
euro. Cooper has assessed its information technology systems and the risk to its
business of the euro conversion and does not expect the conversion will have a
material effect on its results of operations.
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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
See Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information required by this Item is included under "Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations."
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Cooper's consolidated financial statements, together with the report
thereon of Ernst & Young LLP and the supplementary financial data are set forth
on pages F-1 through F-28 hereof. (See Item 14 for Index.)
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information required by this Item is set forth under the captions
"Election of Directors" and "Executive Officers" in Cooper's definitive Proxy
Statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 in connection with Cooper's 2002 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the
"Proxy Statement") and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item is set forth under the caption
"Executive Management Compensation" in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this Item is set forth under the captions
"Cooper Stock Ownership" and "Security Ownership of Management" in the Proxy
Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Not applicable.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) 1. Financial Statements and Other Financial Data.
Page
----
Report of Management F-1
Report of Independent Auditors F-2
Consolidated Income Statements for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2001 F-3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 2001 F-5
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 2001 F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7
Financial information with respect to subsidiaries not
consolidated and 50 percent or less owned entities accounted for by
the equity method has not been included because in the aggregate
such subsidiaries and investments do not constitute a significant
subsidiary.
2. Financial Statement Schedules
Financial statement schedules are not included in this
Form 10-K Annual Report because they are not applicable or the required
information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.
3. Exhibits
3.1 Twenty-Seventh Amended Articles of Incorporation of Cooper
Industries, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 3.1 of Cooper's Form 8-K dated August 5, 1997).
3.2 Code of Regulations (By-Laws), as amended, of Cooper
Industries, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 3.2 of Cooper's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997).
4.1 Rights Agreement, dated as of August 5, 1997, between
Cooper and First Chicago Trust Company of New York, as
Rights Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
4.1 to Cooper's Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated
August 14, 1997).
4.2 Amendment to the Rights Agreement dated as of August 5,
1997, between Cooper and First Chicago Trust Company of New
York, as Rights Agent, appointing EquiServe Trust Company,
N.A. as successor Rights Agent effective November 1, 2001.
4.3 Form of Indenture dated as of January 15, 1990, between
Cooper and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association),
as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
4(a) of Registration Statement No. 33-33011).
10.1 Cooper Industries, Inc. Directors Deferred Compensation
Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Cooper's
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997).
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10.2 Cooper Industries, Inc. Directors Retirement Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Cooper's Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997).
10.3 Cooper Industries, Inc. Executive Restricted Stock
Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4
of Cooper's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1997).
10.4 Cooper Industries, Inc. Supplemental Excess Defined Benefit
Plan (August 1, 1998 Restatement) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(iii) of Cooper's Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 1998).
10.5 Cooper Industries, Inc. Supplemental Excess Defined
Contribution Plan (August 1, 1998 Restatement)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(iv) of Cooper's
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998).
10.6 Management Incentive Compensation Deferral Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of Cooper's Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997).
10.7 Crouse-Hinds Company Officers' Disability and Supplemental
Pension Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of
Cooper's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997).
10.8 Cooper Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated Stock
Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to
Appendix B to Cooper's proxy statement for the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders held on April 24, 2001.
10.9 Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement for Cooper
Industries, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9 of Cooper's Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2000).
10.10 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Cooper
Industries, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.10 of Cooper's Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2000).
10.11 Form of Cooper Industries, Inc. Executive Stock Incentive
Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10.12 of Cooper's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1995).
10.12 Cooper Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated Management
Annual Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to
Appendix C to Cooper's proxy statement for the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders held on April 24, 2001).
10.13 Cooper Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated Directors'
Stock Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10.13 of Cooper's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2000).
10.14 Form of Directors' Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for
Directors' Stock Plan (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.18 of Cooper's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997).
10.15 Cooper Industries, Inc. Directors' Retainer Fee Stock Plan
(incorporated herein by referenced to Exhibit 4.3 of
Registration Statement No. 333-51439).
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10.16 Form of Management Continuity Agreement between Cooper
Industries, Inc. and key management personnel which applies
if there is a Change of the Control of Cooper (incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10(ii) of Cooper's Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended September 30, 1998).
10.17 Purchase and Sale Agreement between Cooper Industries, Inc.
and Federal-Mogul Corporation dated August 17, 1998
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(i) of
Cooper's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
1998).
12.0 Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the
Calendar years 1997 through 2001.
21.0 List of Cooper Industries, Inc. Subsidiaries.
23.0 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
24.0 Powers of Attorney from members of the Board of Directors
of Cooper Industries, Inc.
Cooper will furnish to the Commission supplementally upon request a
copy of any instrument with respect to long-term debt of Cooper.
Copies of the above Exhibits are available to shareholders of record at
a charge of $.25 per page, minimum order of $10.00. Direct requests to:
Cooper Industries, Inc.
Attn: Corporate Secretary
P.O. Box 4446
Houston, Texas 77210
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
Cooper filed a report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 2001,
which included a copy of a press release regarding Cooper's expected
third quarter results, the impact of potential asbestos liability
arising from the Federal Mogul bankruptcy and the status of Cooper's
review of strategic alternatives for maximizing shareholder value.
Cooper filed a report on Form 8-K dated October 23, 2001,
which included Cooper's revised business outlook for 2001, a copy of a
press release containing Cooper's financial results for the third
quarter of 2001 and "Sales Trends" information to be posted on Cooper's
website.
Cooper filed a report on Form 8-K dated November 20, 2001,
which furnished "Sales Trends" information to be posted on Cooper's
website.
Cooper filed a report on Form 8-K dated December 18, 2001,
which furnished "Sales Trends" information to be posted on Cooper's
website.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Date: February 20, 2002 By: /s/ H. JOHN RILEY, JR.
-----------------------------------------
(H. John Riley, Jr., Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
--------- ----- ----
/s/ H. JOHN RILEY, JR. Chairman, President and February 20, 2002
--------------------------- Chief Executive Officer
(H. John Riley, Jr.)
/s/ D. BRADLEY MCWILLIAMS Senior Vice President and February 20, 2002
--------------------------- Chief Financial Officer
(D. Bradley McWilliams)
/s/ JEFFREY B. LEVOS Vice President and Controller February 20, 2002
--------------------------- and Chief Accounting Officer
(Jeffrey B. Levos)
*LINDA A. HILL Director February 20, 2002
---------------------------
(Linda A. Hill)
*SIR RALPH H. ROBINS Director February 20, 2002
---------------------------
(Sir Ralph H. Robins)
*H. LEE SCOTT Director February 20, 2002
---------------------------
(H. Lee Scott)
*DAN F. SMITH Director February 20, 2002
---------------------------
(Dan F. Smith)
*GERALD B. SMITH Director February 20, 2002
---------------------------
(Gerald B. Smith)
*JAMES R. WILSON Director February 20, 2002
---------------------------
(James R. Wilson)
* By /s/ DIANE K. SCHUMACHER
-------------------------------------------
(Diane K. Schumacher, as Attorney-In-Fact
for each of the persons indicated)
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REPORT OF MANAGEMENT
The management of Cooper Industries is responsible for the preparation,
integrity and fair presentation of the accompanying Consolidated Financial
Statements. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and, as such, include
amounts based on informed estimates and judgments of management. Management also
prepared the other information included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2001, and is responsible for its accuracy and
consistency with the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been audited by an
independent accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, which was given unrestricted
access to all financial records and related data, including minutes of meetings
of shareholders, the Board of Directors and committees of the Board. Management
believes that all representations made to the independent auditors during their
audit were valid and appropriate.
Cooper maintains a system of internal control designed to provide
reasonable assurance to Cooper's management and Board of Directors that assets
are safeguarded against loss; transactions are authorized, executed and recorded
in accordance with management's instructions; and accounting records are
reliable for preparing published financial statements. The system of internal
control includes: a documented organizational structure and division of
responsibility; regular management review of financial performance and internal
control activities; comprehensive written policies and procedures (including a
code of conduct to foster a sound ethical climate) that are communicated
throughout Cooper; and the careful selection, training and development of
employees. Cooper's internal audit department monitors the operation of the
internal control system and reports findings and recommendations to management
and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Prompt corrective action is
taken to address control deficiencies and other opportunities for improving the
internal control system.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which is composed
entirely of directors who are not employees of Cooper, meets periodically with
management, the independent auditors, and the director of internal audit to
discuss the adequacy of internal control and to review accounting, reporting,
auditing and other internal control matters. The internal and independent
auditors have unrestricted access to the Audit Committee.
H. John Riley, Jr. D. Bradley McWilliams Jeffrey B. Levos
Chairman, President and Senior Vice President and Vice President and
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Cooper Industries, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Cooper
Industries, Inc. as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated
income statements and statements of shareholders' equity and cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Cooper
Industries, Inc. at December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the consolidated results of
its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Houston, Texas
January 23, 2002, except for Note 20,
as to which the date is February 13, 2002
F-2
COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
Year Ended December 31,
-------------------------------------
2001 2000 1999
---------- ---------- ----------
(in millions, except per share data)
Revenues....................................................... $ 4,209.5 $ 4,459.9 $ 3,868.9
Cost of sales.................................................. 2,943.9 3,018.3 2,603.4
Selling and administrative expenses............................ 729.7 732.9 640.9
Goodwill amortization.......................................... 60.7 58.5 47.1
Nonrecurring charges........................................... 74.1 -- 3.7
Interest expense, net.......................................... 84.7 100.3 55.2
--------- --------- ---------
Income from continuing operations before income taxes.... 316.4 549.9 518.6
Income taxes................................................... 55.1 192.5 186.7
--------- --------- ---------
Income from continuing operations........................ 261.3 357.4 331.9
Charge related to discontinued operations, net of income taxes. (30.0) -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Net income............................................... $ 231.3 $ 357.4 $ 331.9
========= ========= =========
Income per Common share
Basic:
Income from continuing operations..................... $ 2.78 $ 3.82 $ 3.53
Charge from discontinued operations................... (.32) -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Net income................................... $ 2.46 $ 3.82 $ 3.53
========= ========= =========
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations..................... $ 2.75 $ 3.80 $ 3.50
Charge from discontinued operations................... (.31) -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Net income................................... $ 2.44 $ 3.80 $ 3.50
========= ========= =========
Cash dividends per Common share................................ $ 1.40 $ 1.40 $ 1.32
========= ========= =========
The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of
these statements.
F-3
COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
----------------------
2001 2000
---------- ---------
ASSETS (in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents........................................ $ 11.5 $ 26.4
Receivables...................................................... 777.1 828.8
Inventories...................................................... 670.9 706.9
Deferred income taxes and other current assets................... 191.7 173.0
-------- --------
Total current assets.................................... 1,651.2 1,735.1
-------- --------
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation..... 826.8 870.4
Goodwill, less accumulated amortization.......................... 1,958.7 2,013.5
Deferred income taxes and other noncurrent assets................ 174.7 170.3
-------- --------
Total assets............................................ $4,611.4 $4,789.3
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term debt.................................................. $ 132.9 $ 166.1
Accounts payable................................................. 401.4 470.1
Accrued liabilities.............................................. 510.9 486.3
Current maturities of long-term debt............................. 60.9 51.1
-------- --------
Total current liabilities............................... 1,106.1 1,173.6
-------- --------
Long-term debt................................................... 1,107.0 1,300.8
Postretirement benefits other than pensions...................... 196.7 211.2
Other long-term liabilities...................................... 178.4 199.5
-------- --------
Total liabilities....................................... 2,588.2 2,885.1
-------- --------
Common stock, $5.00 par value.................................... 615.0 615.0
Capital in excess of par value................................... 646.0 663.3
Retained earnings................................................ 2,325.0 2,225.0
Common stock held in treasury, at cost........................... (1,435.0) (1,470.0)
Unearned employee stock ownership plan compensation.............. -- (8.6)
Accumulated other nonowner changes in equity..................... (127.8) (120.5)
-------- --------
Total shareholders' equity.............................. 2,023.2 1,904.2
-------- --------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity.............. $4,611.4 $4,789.3
======== ========
The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of
these statements.
F-4
COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31,
----------------------------
2001 2000 1999
------ ------ ------
(in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income.................................................. $231.3 $357.4 $331.9
Plus: charge related to discontinued operations............ 30.0 -- --
------ ------ ------
Income from continuing operations........................... 261.3 357.4 331.9
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization............................. 186.4 174.4 147.6
Deferred income taxes..................................... (35.1) 98.8 60.0
Changes in assets and liabilities: (1)
Receivables............................................ 43.1 (8.0) (47.5)
Inventories............................................ 17.3 (51.1) (5.2)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities............... (31.5) 5.6 (25.9)
Accrued income taxes................................... -- (52.3) 4.6
Other assets and liabilities, net...................... (19.1) (22.2) (63.6)
------ ------ ------
Net cash provided by operating activities............. 422.4 502.6 401.9
------ ------ ------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash received from (paid for) acquired businesses........... 9.8 (580.4) (434.6)
Capital expenditures........................................ (115.1) (174.9) (165.8)
Proceeds from disposition of businesses..................... -- -- 149.1
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment........ 6.7 16.4 11.2
------ ------ ------
Net cash used in investing activities................. (98.6) (738.9) (440.1)
------ ------ ------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuances of debt............................. 136.9 878.5 250.9
Repayments of debt.......................................... (343.2) (474.9) (69.0)
Dividends................................................... (131.3) (130.6) (124.4)
Acquisition of treasury shares.............................. (42.0) (39.3) (44.0)
Activity under employee stock plans and other............... 41.0 1.9 30.7
------ ------ ------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities... (338.6) 235.6 44.2
------ ------ ------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents... (0.1) 0.2 0.5
------ ------ ------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents............... (14.9) (0.5) 6.5
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year................... 26.4 26.9 20.4
------ ------ ------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year......................... $ 11.5 $ 26.4 $ 26.9
====== ====== ======
(1) Net of the effects of acquisitions and translation.
The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of
these statements. See Note 17 for supplemental cash flow information.
F-5
COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Unearned
Employee
Capital Stock Accumulated
In Excess Ownership Nonowner
Common of Par Retained Treasury Plan Changes in
Stock Value Earnings Stock Compensation Equity Total
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(in millions)
BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 1998............... $ 615.0 $ 674.0 $ 1,790.0 $(1,444.8) $ (40.6) $ (30.0) $ 1,563.6
Net income.......................... 331.9 331.9
Minimum pension liability adjustment 1.1 1.1
Translation adjustment.............. (40.5) (40.5)
---------
Net income and other nonowner
changes in equity............ 292.5
---------
Common stock dividends.............. (124.4) (124.4)
Purchase of treasury shares......... (44.0) (44.0)
Stock issued under employee stock
plans............................ (1.6) 37.2 35.6
ESOP shares allocated............... (0.5) 17.6 17.1
Other activity...................... (0.2) 0.6 2.3 2.7
-------- -------- ---------- --------- ------- -------- ---------
BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 1999............... 615.0 671.7 1,998.1 (1,449.3) (23.0) (69.4) 1,743.1
---------
Net income.......................... 357.4 357.4
Minimum pension liability adjustment 0.1 0.1
Translation adjustment.............. (51.2) (51.2)
---------
Net income and other nonowner
changes in equity............ 306.3
---------
Common stock dividends.............. (130.6) (130.6)
Purchase of treasury shares......... (39.3) (39.3)
Stock issued under employee stock
plans............................ (4.9) 15.7 10.8
ESOP shares allocated............... (2.5) 14.4 11.9
Other activity...................... (1.0) 0.1 2.9 2.0
-------- -------- ---------- --------- ------- -------- ---------
BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 2000............... 615.0 663.3 2,225.0 (1,470.0) (8.6) (120.5) 1,904.2
Net income.......................... 231.3 231.3
Minimum pension liability adjustment (0.7) (0.7)
Translation adjustment.............. (6.3) (6.3)
Change in fair value of derivatives. (0.3) (0.3)
---------
Net income and other nonowner
changes in equity............ 224.0
---------
Common stock dividends.............. (131.3) (131.3)
Purchase of treasury shares......... (42.0) (42.0)
Stock issued under employee stock
plans............................ (16.6) 74.4 57.8
ESOP shares allocated............... 8.6 8.6
Other activity...................... (0.7) 2.6 1.9
-------- -------- ---------- --------- ------- -------- ---------
BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 2001............... $ 615.0 $ 646.0 $ 2,325.0 $(1,435.0) $ -- $ (127.8) $ 2,023.2
======== ======== ========== ========= ======= ======== =========
The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of
these statements.
F-6
COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The Consolidated Financial Statements include the
accounts of Cooper and its majority-owned subsidiaries. Affiliated companies are
accounted for on the equity method where Cooper owns 20% to 50% of the affiliate
unless significant economic, political or contractual considerations indicate
that the cost method is appropriate.
USE OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
CASH EQUIVALENTS: For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows,
Cooper considers all investments purchased with original maturities of three
months or less to be cash equivalents.
INVENTORIES: Inventories are carried at cost or, if lower, net realizable value.
On the basis of current costs, 61% and 64% of inventories at December 31, 2001
and 2000, respectively were carried on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. The
remaining inventories are carried on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost.
Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the related assets
using primarily the straight-line method. This method is applied to group asset
accounts, which in general have the following lives: buildings -- 10 to 40
years; machinery and equipment -- 3 to 18 years; and tooling, dies, patterns and
other -- 3 to 10 years.
GOODWILL: With minor exceptions, goodwill is amortized over 40 years from the
respective acquisition dates. At each balance sheet date presented, management
reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets and goodwill at the lowest level
feasible whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount may not be recoverable. If this review indicates that the carrying amount
will not be recoverable, as determined based on undiscounted cash flows over the
remaining amortization periods, an impairment loss is recognized. The impairment
loss equals the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the asset.
The fair value of the asset is based on prices for similar assets, if available,
or discounted cash flows.
REVENUE RECOGNITION: Cooper recognizes revenues in accordance with invoice
terms, typically when products are shipped. Accruals for sales returns and other
allowances are provided at the time of shipment based upon experience. Shipping
and handling costs of $125.5 million, $124.6 million and $96.2 million in 2001,
2000 and 1999, respectively, are reported as a reduction of revenues in the
consolidated income statements.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES: Research and development expenditures are
charged to earnings as incurred. Research and development expenses were $55.8
million, $57.7 million and $54.0 million in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
COMMON STOCK BASED COMPENSATION: Cooper follows the intrinsic value method of
accounting for stock based compensation plans as prescribed by Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.
IMPACT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS: In June 2001, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141,
Business Combinations ("SFAS No. 141") and No. 142, Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets ("SFAS No. 142"). SFAS 141 requires the use of the purchase
method of accounting for
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. The adoption of this
statement had no impact on Cooper's consolidated results of operations and
financial position. SFAS No. 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2001. Cooper will adopt the statement effective January 1, 2002.
Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite
lives will no longer be amortized but will be subject to annual impairment
tests. Other intangible assets will continue to be amortized over their useful
lives. In 2002, Cooper will perform the first step of the required two-step
impairment tests of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets as of
January 1, 2002 and has not yet determined what the effect of these tests will
be on its consolidated results of operations and financial position.
In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. The statement is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Cooper will adopt this statement
effective January 1, 2002. This statement establishes a single accounting model
for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held and
used or newly acquired. Additionally, the statement expands the definition of a
discontinued operation from a segment of business to a component of an entity
that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale and can be clearly
distinguished, operationally and for reporting purposes, from the rest of the
entity. The results of operations of a component classified as held for sale
shall be reported in discontinued operations in the period incurred. Adoption of
this statement will not have a significant effect on Cooper's consolidated
results of operations and financial position.
NOTE 2: NONRECURRING CHARGES
During the fourth quarter of 2001, Cooper committed to the
consolidation or closure of certain Electrical Products segment facilities and
recorded a provision for severance and other related costs of these announced
actions of $7.1 million. In addition, the Company concluded during 2001 that
various Electrical Products segment assets comprising $8.5 million of net book
value provided no future benefit to Cooper and were therefore fully impaired.
Also during the 2001 fourth quarter, Cooper recorded a charge of $8.4 million to
provide for the costs of assimilation of certain separate product lines rendered
partially duplicative as a result of previous Electrical Products segment
business acquisition activities. The 2001 fourth quarter nonrecurring charge for
the Electrical Products segment totals $24.0 million.
During the fourth quarter of 2001, Cooper recorded a General Corporate
nonrecurring charge of $50.1 million. Cooper concluded that the net book values
of certain software, hardware and other technology investments should be fully
impaired, in consideration of ongoing refinement and development of Company
information and technology systems capabilities. Also during the 2001 fourth
quarter, Cooper provided for the costs associated with performing the Company's
review of strategic alternatives.
The nonrecurring charges for 2001 total $74.1 million, or $44.5 million
after taxes ($.47 per diluted common share).
During the first quarter of 1999, Cooper completed a previously
announced voluntary severance program and accrued an additional $5.8 million
primarily representing the voluntary severance program premium over the
severance provided under Cooper's established policies. Cooper also accrued $1.5
million related to severance and other costs for facility closures announced
during the first quarter of 1999. In addition, during 1999, Cooper reduced legal
accruals by $2.8 million related to the favorable settlement of certain
litigation concerning lead in mini-blinds and reassessment of the required
reserve. Cooper also reached agreement and received $0.8 million under an
insurance policy related to the unsuccessful offer to acquire TLG plc in 1998.
Since the original charge related to the litigation was included as a
nonrecurring item in the Tools & Hardware segment and the costs related to TLG
plc were reflected as a nonrecurring corporate item, the reversal of the accrual
and the reimbursement of the expenses were reflected as nonrecurring items. The
net nonrecurring items for 1999 resulted in a $3.7 million charge before income
taxes and resulted in an after-tax charge of $2.4 million ($.02 per diluted
common share).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
See "Nonrecurring Charges" in Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations for additional information related
to the 2001 and 1999 severance and facility consolidation charges including
spending, number of employees terminated and remaining accrual balances. See
Note 20 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion
concerning the Company's review of strategic alternatives.
NOTE 3: CHARGE RELATED TO DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In October 1998, Cooper sold its Automotive Products business to
Federal-Mogul Corporation ("Federal-Mogul"). These discontinued businesses
(including the Abex product line obtained from Pneumo-Abex Corporation
("Pneumo") in 1994) were operated through subsidiary companies, and the stock of
those subsidiaries was sold to Federal-Mogul pursuant to a Purchase and Sale
Agreement dated August 17, 1998 ("1998 Agreement"). In conjunction with the
sale, Federal-Mogul indemnified Cooper for certain liabilities of these
subsidiary companies, including liabilities related to the Abex product line and
any potential liability that Cooper may have to Pneumo pursuant to a 1994 Mutual
Guaranty Agreement between Cooper and Pnuemo. On October 1, 2001, Federal-Mogul
and several of its affiliates filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition and
indicated that Federal-Mogul may not honor the indemnification obligations to
Cooper. As of the date of this filing, Federal-Mogul had not yet made a decision
whether to reject the 1998 Agreement, which includes the indemnification to
Cooper. If Federal-Mogul rejects the 1998 Agreement, Cooper will be relieved of
its future obligations under the 1998 Agreement, including specific indemnities
relating to payment of taxes and certain obligations regarding insurance for its
former Automotive Products businesses. To the extent Cooper is obligated to
Pneumo for any asbestos-related claims arising from the Abex product line ("Abex
Claims"), Cooper has rights, confirmed by Pneumo, to significant insurance for
such claims. Based on information provided by representatives of Federal-Mogul,
from August 28, 1998 through December 31, 2001, a total of 75,152 Abex Claims
were filed, of which 16,974 claims have been resolved leaving 58,178 Abex Claims
pending at December 31, 2001, that are the responsibility of Federal-Mogul.
Since August 28, 1998, the average indemnity payment for resolved Abex Claims
was $908 before insurance. A total of $25.5 million was spent on defense costs
for the period August 28, 1998 through December 31, 2001. Historically, existing
insurance coverage has provided 50% to 80% of the total defense and indemnity
payments for Abex claims. Since the October 1, 2001 bankruptcy filing by
Federal-Mogul through December 31, 2001, a total of 3,541 Abex Claims have been
filed.
With the assistance of independent advisors, Cooper has completed a
thorough analysis of its potential exposure for asbestos liabilities in the
event Federal-Mogul rejects the 1998 Agreement. At this time, the manner in
which this issue ultimately will be resolved is not known. Based on Cooper's
analysis of its contingent liability exposure resulting from Federal-Mogul's
bankruptcy, Cooper concluded that an additional fourth-quarter 2001
discontinued-operations provision of $30 million after-tax, or $.32 per share,
was appropriate to reflect the potential net financial impact of this issue.
This conclusion is based on a review of the Abex claims history, existing
insurance coverage, the contractual indemnities and other facts determined to
date. Cooper is preserving its rights as a creditor for breach of
Federal-Mogul's indemnification to Cooper and its rights against all
Federal-Mogul subsidiaries. Cooper intends to take all actions to seek a
resolution of the indemnification issues and future handling of the Abex-related
claims within the Federal-Mogul bankruptcy proceedings.
NOTE 4: ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
During 2001, Cooper received purchase price adjustments of $9.8 million
net, primarily related to businesses acquired prior to 2001.
In 2000, Cooper completed two large acquisitions and three small
product-line acquisitions in its Electrical Products segment and one small
acquisition in its Tools & Hardware segment for an aggregate cost of $578.4
million, subject to adjustment as provided in the acquisition agreements. A
total of $378.2 million in goodwill was recorded,
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
including an additional $23.2 million in 2001, with respect to the acquisitions.
In March 2000, Cooper acquired Eagle Electric for a total cost of $124.6
million. Eagle Electric manufactures and sells electrical wiring devices
including switches, receptacles, plugs and connectors, cords and other
electrical accessories to the residential and commercial markets. In May 2000,
Cooper acquired B-Line Systems for a total cost of $430.6 million. B-Line
Systems manufactures and markets support systems and enclosures for electrical,
mechanical and telecommunications/data applications.
In 1999, Cooper completed eight acquisitions in its Electrical Products
segment and two small acquisitions in its Tools & Hardware segment for an
aggregate cost of $443.8 million. The acquisitions include two businesses in the
United Kingdom and a business in France that expanded the product offerings of
the Cooper European based division, three domestic lighting businesses and four
other small product-line acquisitions. A total of $354.4 million in goodwill was
recorded, including an additional $16.2 million in 2000, with respect to the
acquisitions.
The acquisitions have been accounted for as purchases and the results
of the acquisitions are included in Cooper's consolidated income statements
since the respective acquisition dates. The pro forma net income and earnings
per share for 2000 and 1999, assuming the acquisitions had been made at the
beginning of each year, would not be materially different from reported net
income and earnings per share.
On October 9, 1998, Cooper completed the sale of its Automotive
Products segment for cash proceeds of $1.9 billion. During 1999, Cooper received
an additional $149.1 million representing reimbursement of Cooper's pre-closing
cash funding of international operations and the additional cash invested in the
Automotive Products segment between March 31, 1998 and October 9, 1998.
NOTE 5: INVENTORIES
December 31,
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2001 2000
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(in millions)
Raw materials...............................................$ 223.6 $ 230.1
Work-in-process............................................. 132.2 134.6
Finished goods.............................................. 374.0 404.5
Perishable tooling and supplies............................. 21.4 20.5
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751.2 789.7
Excess of current standard costs over LIFO costs............ (80.3) (82.8)
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Net inventories....................................$ 670.9 $ 706.9
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 6: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL
December 31,
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2001 2000
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(in millions)
Property, plant and equipment:
Land and land improvements......................................................... $ 53.0 $ 51.5
Buildings.......................................................................... 428.1 408.9
Machinery and equipment............................................................ 812.7 816.0
Tooling, dies and patterns......................................................... 213.6 191.1
All other.......................................................................... 289.2 290.2
Construction in progress........................................................... 99.2 124.6
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1,895.8 1,882.3
Accumulated depreciation........................................................... (1,069.0) (1,011.9)
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$ 826.8 $ 870.4
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Goodwill........................................................................... $ 2,477.7 $ 2,473.7
Accumulated amortization........................................................... (519.0) (460.2)
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$ 1,958.7 $ 2,013.5
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NOTE 7: ACCRUED LIABILITIES
December 31,
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2001 2000
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(in millions)
Salaries, wages and employee benefit plans............................................... $ 199.7 $ 207.9
Commissions and customer incentives...................................................... 68.6 39.1
Product and environmental liability accruals............................................. 35.7 40.9
Facility integration of acquired businesses.............................................. 39.3 37.5
Other (individual items less than 5% of total current liabilities)....................... 167.6 160.9
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$ 510.9 $ 486.3
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At December 31, 2001, Cooper had accruals of $13.0 million with respect
to potential product liability claims and $46.3 million with respect to
potential environmental liabilities, including $23.6 million classified as a
long-term liability, based on Cooper's current estimate of the most likely
amount of losses that it believes will be incurred.
The product liability accrual consists of $3.2 million of known claims
with respect to ongoing operations, $4.9 million of known claims for previously
divested operations and $4.9 million which represents an estimate of claims that
have been incurred but not yet reported. While Cooper is generally self-insured
with respect to product liability claims, Cooper has insurance coverage for
individual 2001 claims above $3.0 million.
Environmental remediation costs are accrued based on estimates of known
environmental remediation exposures. Such accruals are adjusted as information
develops or circumstances change. The environmental liability
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
accrual includes $7.1 million related to sites owned by Cooper and $39.2 million
for retained environmental liabilities related to sites previously owned by
Cooper and third-party sites where Cooper was a potentially responsible party.
Third-party sites usually involve multiple contributors where Cooper's liability
will be determined based on an estimate of Cooper's proportionate responsibility
for the total cleanup. The amount actually accrued for such sites is based on
these estimates as well as an assessment of the financial capacity of the other
potentially responsible parties.
It has been Cooper's consistent practice to include the entire product
liability accrual and a significant portion of the environmental liability
accrual as current liabilities, although only approximately 15-25% of the
balance classified as current is normally spent on an annual basis. The annual
effect on earnings for product liability is essentially equal to the amounts
disbursed. In the case of the environmental liability, the annual expense is
considerably smaller than the disbursements, since the vast majority of Cooper's
environmental liability has been recorded in connection with acquired companies.
The change in the accrual balances from year to year reflects the effect of
acquisitions and divestitures as well as normal expensing and funding.
Cooper has not utilized any form of discounting in establishing its
product or environmental liability accruals. While both product liability and
environmental liability accruals involve estimates that can have wide ranges of
potential liability, Cooper has taken a proactive approach and has managed the
costs in both of these areas over the years. Cooper does not believe that the
nature of its products, its production processes, or the materials or other
factors involved in the manufacturing process subject Cooper to unusual risks or
exposures for product or environmental liability. Cooper's greatest exposure to
inaccuracy in its estimates is with respect to the constantly changing
definitions of what constitutes an environmental liability or an acceptable
level of cleanup.
In connection with acquisitions accounted for using the purchase method
of accounting, Cooper records, to the extent appropriate, accruals for the costs
of closing duplicate facilities, severing redundant personnel and integrating
the acquired business into existing Cooper operations. Significant accruals
include plant shut-down and realignment costs. The following table summarizes
the accrual balances and activity during each of the last three years:
2001 2000 1999
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(in millions)
ACTIVITY DURING EACH YEAR:
Balance, beginning of year............................................ $ 37.5 $ 10.8 $ 15.6
Spending.............................................................. (11.0) (3.5) (4.8)
Acquisitions - initial allocation..................................... - 28.6 1.2
Acquisitions - final allocation adjustment............................ 12.9 2.2 (0.3)
Translation........................................................... (0.1) (0.6) (0.9)
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Balance, end of year.................................................. $ 39.3 $ 37.5 $ 10.8
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BALANCE BY CATEGORY OF ACCRUAL:
Plant shut-down and realignment....................................... $ 38.8 $ 36.5 $ 9.5
Other realignment and integration..................................... 0.5 1.0 1.3
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$ 39.3 $ 37.5 $ 10.8
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Plant shut-down and realignment includes the costs to terminate
personnel, shut down the facilities, terminate leases and similar costs. Other
realignment and integration costs includes costs to exit product lines and
miscellaneous costs.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
During the three years ended December 31, 2001, accruals reversed to
income were insignificant. The annual spending was primarily related to
downsizing and consolidating facilities. The 2000 acquisitions-initial
allocation amount is related to the Eagle Electric acquisition and includes
approximately $24.2 million for severance and related costs to terminate
personnel and $4.4 million of one-time additional costs associated with shutting
down manufacturing operations and vacating existing facilities.
Acquisitions-final allocation adjustment represents adjustments to goodwill for
finalization of the purchase price allocations recorded in the previous year.
The 2001 acquisitions - final allocation adjustment amount includes additional
severance and related costs to terminate personnel and facility shut-down costs
in connection with the Eagle Electric and B-Line Systems acquisitions.
NOTE 8: LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE COMMITMENTS
December 31,
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2001 2000
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(in millions)
2.54%* commercial paper maturing at various dates through February 2002.................. $ 280.0 $ 400.0
6.41% - 6.97% second series medium-term notes, due through 2010.......................... 302.1 302.1
5.89% - 6.45% third series medium-term notes, due through 2008........................... 250.0 300.0
6.25% Euro bonds maturing in October 2005................................................ 270.2 279.4
3.76%* Pound Sterling notes payable maturing at various dates through 2005............... 26.3 27.4
Other.................................................................................... 39.3 43.0
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1,167.9 1,351.9
Current maturities....................................................................... (60.9) (51.1)
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Long-term portion........................................................................ $ 1,107.0 $ 1,300.8
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* Weighted average interest rates at December 31, 2001. The weighted average
interest rates on commercial paper and Pound Sterling bank loans and notes
were, 6.89% and 5.67%, respectively at December 31, 2000.
Cooper has U.S. committed credit facilities of $990 million, $440
million of which mature in 2002 and $550 million of which mature in 2004. At
December 31, 2001, Cooper had $648 million of its $990 million U.S. committed
credit facilities available, after considering commercial paper backup. At
December 31, 2000, $547.9 million of its total $1,040 million U.S. committed
credit facilities was available after considering commercial paper backup. The
agreements for the credit facilities require that Cooper maintain certain
financial ratios, including a prescribed limit on debt as a percentage of total
capitalization. Retained earnings are unrestricted as to the payment of
dividends, except to the extent that payment would cause a violation of the
prescribed limit on the debt-to-total capitalization ratio.
During 1999, Cooper completed a shelf registration statement to issue
up to $500 million of debt securities. At December 31, 2001, all $500 million of
the shelf registration was available to be issued.
Interest rates on Cooper's commercial paper were generally 2.6% and
2.8% below the U.S. prime rate during 2001 and 2000, respectively. Total
interest paid during 2001, 2000 and 1999 was $85 million, $96 million and $63
million, respectively.
Commercial paper of $280 million and $400 million at December 31, 2001
and 2000, respectively, was classified as long-term debt reflecting Cooper's
intention to refinance these amounts during the twelve-month period following
the balance sheet date through either continued short-term borrowing or
utilization of available credit facilities.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Maturities of long-term debt for the five years subsequent to December
31, 2001 are $60.9 million, $153.6 million, $280.4 million, $525.9 million and
$17.9 million, respectively. The future net minimum lease payments under capital
leases are not significant.
Cooper has entered into various operating lease agreements, primarily
for manufacturing, warehouse and sales office facilities and equipment.
Generally, the leases include renewal provisions and rental payments may be
adjusted for increases in taxes, insurance and maintenance related to the
property. Rent expense for all operating leases was $40.1 million, $37.1 million
and $32.9 million during 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
At December 31, 2001, minimum annual rental commitments under
noncancellable operating leases were $31.1 million in 2002, $24.7 million in
2003, $15.1 million in 2004, $12.2 million in 2005, $10.4 million in 2006 and
$18.3 million thereafter.
NOTE 9: COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCK
COMMON STOCK
At December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, 250,000,000 shares of Common stock
were authorized of which 93,761,587, 93,413,244 and 94,199,620 shares were
issued and outstanding at December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. During
the year ended December 31, 2001, Cooper purchased 1,000,000 shares of treasury
stock at an average price of $41.95 per share and 1,348,343 shares were issued
primarily in connection with employee stock plans. During the year ended
December 31, 2000, Cooper purchased 1,138,500 shares of treasury stock at an
average price of $34.52 per share and 352,124 shares were issued primarily in
connection with employee stock plans. During the year ended December 31, 1999,
Cooper purchased 800,000 shares of treasury stock at an average price of $54.99
per share and 750,869 shares were issued primarily in connection with employee
stock plans. At December 31, 2001, Cooper had 14,728,631 shares reserved for the
Dividend Reinvestment Plan, grants and exercises of stock options,
performance-based stock awards and subscriptions under the Employee Stock
Purchase Plan and other plans.
Under the terms of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, any holder of Common
stock may elect to have cash dividends and up to $24,000 per year in cash
payments invested in Common stock without incurring any brokerage commissions or
service charges.
Under a Shareholder Rights Plan adopted by the Board of Directors in
1997, share purchase Rights were declared as a dividend at the rate of one Right
for each share of Common stock. Each Right entitles the holder to buy one
one-hundredth of a share of Series A Participating Preferred Stock at a purchase
price of $225 per one one-hundredth of a share or, in certain circumstances
Common stock having a value of twice the purchase price. Each Right becomes
exercisable only in certain circumstances constituting a potential change of
control on a basis considered inadequate by the Board of Directors. The Rights
expire August 5, 2007 and, at Cooper's option, may be redeemed prior to
expiration for $.01 per Right.
PREFERRED STOCK
At December 31, 2001 and 2000, Cooper was authorized to issue 1,340,750
shares of Preferred stock with no par value, 10,000,000 shares of $2.00 par
value Preferred stock and 2,821,079 shares of $1.00 par value Preferred stock.
At December 31, 2001 and 2000, no Preferred shares were issued or outstanding.
NOTE 10: STOCK OPTIONS AND EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
Under Cooper stock option plans, officers, directors and key employees
may be granted options to purchase Cooper's Common stock at no less than 100% of
the market price on the date the option is granted. Options generally become
exercisable ratably over a three-year period commencing one year from the date
of grant and have a
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
maximum term of ten years. The plans also provide for the granting of
performance-based stock awards and restricted stock awards to certain key
executives.
A summary of the status of Cooper's fixed stock option plans for
officers and employees as of December 31, 2001 and activity during the three
years ended December 31, 2001 is presented below:
2001 2000 1999
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Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price
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Outstanding at beginning of year............... 3,810,497 $43.28 2,748,601 $45.94 2,144,104 $46.52
Granted........................................ 1,740,000 $45.19 1,425,800 $37.94 1,018,700 $43.52
Exercised...................................... (625,260) $42.33 (6,500) $39.06 (286,492) $39.82
Canceled....................................... (184,579) $44.09 (357,404) $42.57 (127,711) $50.13
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Outstanding at end of year..................... 4,740,658 $44.07 3,810,497 $43.28 2,748,601 $45.94
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Options exercisable at end of year............. 1,866,391 1,608,117 1,128,905
Options available for grant at end of year..... 5,116,955 1,916,174 3,289,602
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
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Weighted
Shares Average Weighted Shares Weighted
Outstanding Remaining Average Exercisable Average
Range of At Contractual Exercise At Exercise
Exercise Prices 12/31/01 Life Price 12/31/01 Price
--------------------- ------------- ----------- --------- -------------- ----------
$34.84 - $37.94 1,316,091 8.1 $ 37.61 311,031 $ 37.94
$38.13 - $39.06 257,687 3.8 $ 39.05 255,020 $ 39.06
$43.13 - $46.10 2,630,301 8.0 $ 45.24 765,428 $ 44.16
$54.28 - $56.63 536,579 5.6 $ 56.61 534,912 $ 56.62
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4,740,658 1,866,391
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During 2001, options to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock were
granted to nonemployee directors at an exercise price of $33.66 and options for
4,000 shares were exercised at $42.13 to $49.03 per share. During 2000, options
to purchase 9,000 shares of Common stock were granted to nonemployee directors
at an exercise price of $35.19 and options for 4,000 shares were exercised at
$17.31 per share. During 1999, options to purchase 11,000 shares of Common stock
were granted to nonemployee directors at an exercise price of $49.03 and options
for 4,000 shares were exercised at $14.69 per share. At December 31, 2001,
options under the director plans for 23,000 Common shares were exercisable at
$42.13 to $63.78 per share, and 129,100 shares were reserved for future grants.
Participants in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan receive an option to
purchase Common stock at a price that is the lesser of 85% of the market value
on the offering date or 85% of the market value on the purchase date. On
September 10, 2001, a total of 311,452 shares were sold to employees at $44.63
per share. At December 31, 2001, subscriptions for 915,876 shares of Common
stock were outstanding at $34.07 per share or, if lower, 85% of the average
market price on September 8, 2003, which is the purchase date. At December 31,
2001, an aggregate of 2,423,976 shares of Common stock were reserved for future
issuance.
Cooper follows the intrinsic value method of accounting for stock-based
compensation plans as prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations.
Accordingly, no compensation expense is recognized under Cooper's fixed stock
option plans or Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Compensation expense of $2.7
million, $5.1 million and $6.1 million was recognized in the consolidated
financial statements during 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively for the
performance-based and restricted stock awards. If compensation expense for all
of Cooper's stock-based compensation plans was
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
recognized using the alternative fair value method of accounting under Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation, net income and earnings per share would have decreased by
approximately 2.0% in 2001, 2.1% in 2000 and 2.3% in 1999. The fair value was
estimated on the date of grant, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model
with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants in 2001, 2000
and 1999 respectively: dividend yield of 3.5%, 3.5% and 3.0%, expected
volatility of 27.5%, 26.4% and 26.4%, risk free interest rates of 5.1%, 6.7% and
5.0% and expected lives of 7 years for 2001, 2000 and 1999.
NOTE 11: ACCUMULATED NONOWNER CHANGES IN EQUITY
Minimum Loss On Cumulative
Pension Derivative Translation
Liability Instruments Adjustment Total
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(in millions)
Balance December 31,1998........................ $ (3.9) $ -- $ (26.1) $ (30.0)
Current year other nonowner changes in equity... 1.1 -- (40.5) (39.4)
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Balance December 31, 1999....................... (2.8) -- (66.6) (69.4)
Current year other nonowner changes in equity... 0.1 -- (51.2) (51.1)
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Balance December 31, 2000....................... (2.7) -- (117.8) (120.5)
Current year other nonowner changes in equity... (0.7) (0.3) (6.3) (7.3)
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Balance December 31, 2001....................... $ (3.4) $ (0.3) $(124.1) $(127.8)
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2001 2000 1999
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Before Tax Before Tax Before Tax
Tax (Expense) Net Tax (Expense) Net Tax (Expense) Net
Amount Benefit Amount Amount Benefit Amount Amount Benefit Amount
------- --------- ------- ------- --------- -------- ------ -------- --------
(in millions)
Minimum pension
liability adjustment.. $ (1.1) $ 0.4 $ (0.7) $ 0.1 $ -- $ 0.1 $ 1.9 $ (0.8) $ 1.1
------- --------- ------- ------- --------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Change in fair value
of derivatives........ (1.0) 0.4 (0.6) -- -- -- -- -- --
Reclassification to
earnings.............. 0.5 (0.2) 0.3 -- -- -- -- -- --
------- --------- ------- ------- --------- -------- -------- -------- --------
(0.5) 0.2 (0.3) -- -- -- -- -- --
------- --------- ------- ------- --------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Translation adjustment.... (9.7) 3.4 (6.3) (78.8) 27.6 (51.2) (62.3) 21.8 (40.5)
------- --------- ------- ------- --------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Other nonowner
changes in equity..... $ (11.3) $ 4.0 $ (7.3) $ (78.7) $ 27.6 $ (51.1) $ (60.4) $ 21.0 $ (39.4)
======== ========= ======= ======= ========= ======== ======== ======== ========
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 12: INCOME TAXES
Year Ended December 31,
------------------------------------
2001 2000 1999
----------- ---------- ----------
(in millions, except for percentages)
Components of income from continuing operations
before income taxes:
U.S. operations................................................ $211.9 $433.7 $390.7
Foreign operations............................................. 104.5 116.2 127.9
------ ------ ------
Income from continuing operations before income taxes........ $316.4 $549.9 $518.6
====== ====== ======
Components of income tax expense:
Current:
U.S. Federal................................................... $ 60.8 $ 64.0 $ 84.3
U.S. state and local........................................... 6.2 1.3 6.2
Foreign........................................................ 23.2 28.4 36.2
------ ------ ------
90.2 93.7 126.7
------ ------ ------
Deferred:
U.S. Federal................................................... (43.9) 72.8 48.0
U.S. state and local........................................... 2.5 19.4 10.4
Foreign........................................................ 6.3 6.6 1.6
------ ------ ------
(35.1) 98.8 60.0
------ ------ ------
Income tax expense........................................... $ 55.1 $192.5 $186.7
====== ====== ======
Total income taxes paid............................................. $100.8 $132.3 $132.5
====== ====== ======
Effective tax rate reconciliation:
U.S. Federal statutory rate.................................... 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
State and local income taxes................................... 1.4 2.2 1.9
Foreign statutory rate differential............................ (3.5) (1.2) (1.5)
Nondeductible goodwill......................................... 4.3 2.4 2.3
Foreign Sales Corporation...................................... (1.4) (0.8) (0.7)
Tax credits.................................................... (0.2) (1.4) (0.3)
Reduction in tax reserves...................................... (15.8) -- --
Other.......................................................... (2.4) (1.2) (0.7)
------ ------ ------
Effective tax rate attributable to continuing operations..... 17.4% 35.0% 36.0%
====== ====== ======
A $50 million U.S. Federal tax benefit was recorded in 2001 as a result
of recent favorable Appellate level third party court decisions related to
certain income tax return issues. These court decisions have validated Cooper's
tax return treatment of similar transactions executed in 1997 and prior years
that are being contested by the Internal Revenue Service. In light of the Fifth
Circuit Court decision, issued in December 2001, Cooper concluded that the tax
reserve related to these transactions is no longer required.
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31,
----------------------------
2001 2000
----------- -----------
(in millions)
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities:
Deferred tax assets:
Postretirement and other employee welfare benefits................................ $ 66.4 $ 80.1
Accrued liabilities............................................................... 153.1 134.0
Minimum pension liability......................................................... 2.2 1.8
Capital loss carryforward (1)..................................................... 54.9 59.1
Other............................................................................. 58.5 55.1
----------- -----------
Total deferred tax assets..................................................... 335.1 330.1
----------- -----------
Valuation allowance (1)............................................................. (47.0) (47.0)
----------- -----------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment and intangibles..................................... (126.9) (107.0)
Inventories....................................................................... (24.9) (18.9)
Employee stock ownership plan..................................................... (24.3) (21.8)
Pension plans..................................................................... (32.4) (34.2)
Other............................................................................. (0.1) (22.3)
----------- -----------
Total deferred tax liabilities................................................ (208.6) (204.2)
----------- -----------
Net deferred tax asset ....................................................... $ 79.5 $ 78.9
============ ===========
(1) Cooper incurred a capital loss on the sale of the Automotive Products
segment. Cooper limited the amount of tax benefits recognized based on an
evaluation of the amount of capital loss carryforward that is expected to
be realized. The capital loss carryforward is available to offset capital
gains through 2003.
The U.S. Federal portion of the above provision includes U.S. tax
expected to be payable on the foreign portion of Cooper's income before income
taxes when such earnings are remitted. Cooper's liabilities at December 31, 2001
and 2000 include the additional U.S. tax estimated to be payable on
substantially all unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries.
NOTE 13: PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
Cooper and its subsidiaries have numerous defined benefit pension plans
and other postretirement benefit plans. The benefits provided under Cooper's
various postretirement benefit plans other than pensions, all of which are
unfunded, include retiree medical care, dental care, prescriptions and life
insurance, with medical care accounting for approximately 90% of the total.
Current employees, unless grandfathered under plans assumed in acquisitions, are
not provided postretirement benefits other than pensions. The vast majority of
the annual other postretirement benefit expense is related to employees who are
already retired.
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Other
Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits
--------------------------------------------
2001 2000 2001 2000
-------- ------- -------- -----------
(in millions)
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at January 1.................. $584.3 $565.3 $ 112.2 $ 116.5
Service cost..................................... 16.2 14.9 0.2 0.1
Interest cost.................................... 42.5 41.0 8.2 8.8
Benefit payments................................. (44.4) (27.6) (13.3) (13.6)
Settlements...................................... -- (25.7) -- --
Actuarial (gain) loss............................ 23.1 (5.9) 34.0 (0.6)
Acquisitions..................................... -- 25.5 -- 2.2
Other............................................ 0.6 (3.2) 0.1 (1.2)
-------- ------- -------- -----------
Benefit obligation at December 31..................... 622.3 584.3 141.4 112.2
-------- ------- -------- -----------
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1........... 616.1 615.3 -- --
Actual return on plan assets..................... (3.6) 10.7 -- --
Employer contributions........................... 5.4 7.6 13.3 13.6
Benefit payments................................. (44.4) (27.6) (13.3) (13.6)
Settlements...................................... -- (25.7) -- --
Acquisitions..................................... -- 39.1 -- --
Other............................................ (3.1) (3.3) -- --
-------- ------- -------- -----------
Fair value of plan assets at December 31.............. 570.4 616.1 -- --
-------- ------- -------- -----------
Funded status......................................... (51.9) 31.8 (141.4) (112.2)
Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss.................... 85.2 7.4 (53.5) (96.0)
Unrecognized prior service cost....................... 2.9 0.1 (1.8) (3.0)
Other................................................. 0.4 0.6 -- --
-------- ------- -------- -----------
Net amount recognized................................. $ 36.6 $ 39.9 $(196.7) $ (211.2)
======== ======= ======== ===========
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of:
Prepaid benefit asset............................ $103.2 $105.4 $ -- $ --
Accrued benefit liability........................ (73.4) (71.5) (196.7) (211.2)
Intangible asset................................. 1.2 1.5 -- --
Accumulated other non-owner changes in equity.... 5.6 4.5 -- --
-------- ------- -------- -----------
Net amount recognized................................. $ 36.6 $ 39.9 $(196.7) $ (211.2)
======== ======= ======== ===========
The projected benefit obligation and accumulated benefit obligation for
Cooper's unfunded defined benefit pension plans were $69.6 million and $65.2
million as of December 31, 2001, and $69.0 million and $64.4 million as of
December 31, 2000, respectively.
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits
------------------------- ------------------------------
2001 2000 1999 2001 2000 1999
------ ------- ------- -------- ------ ----------
Components of net periodic benefit cost: (in millions)
Service cost............................ $16.2 $14.9 $15.4 $ 0.2 $ 0.1 $ 0.2
Interest cost........................... 42.5 41.0 38.1 8.2 8.8 10.4
Expected return on plan assets.......... (49.7) (52.1) (50.7) -- -- --
Amortization of unrecognized
transition (asset) obligation....... 0.2 0.2 (1.5) -- -- --
Amortization of prior service cost...... 0.3 -- 0.1 (1.2) (1.4) (1.5)
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss........ 2.1 (2.0) (0.8) (8.5) (9.3) (7.5)
Settlement/curtailment.................. -- (3.6) 0.1 -- -- --
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Net periodic benefit cost............... $11.6 $(1.6) $ 0.7 $(1.3) $(1.8) $ 1.6
===== ===== ===== ===== ===== =====
Net periodic pension benefit costs includes a $3.6 million settlement
gain in 2000 primarily resulting from the 1999 voluntary severance program (Note
2).
Other
Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits
------------------------------- -----------------------
2001 2000 2001 2000
------------ ------------- -------- ------
Weighted average assumptions as of December 31:
Discount rate......................................... 6.00% - 7.25% 6.00% - 7.75% 7.25% 7.75%
Expected return on plan assets........................ 7.00% - 8.50% 7.00% - 8.50% -- --
Rate of compensation increase......................... 3.00% - 4.50% 3.00% - 4.50% -- --
For other postretirement benefit measurement purposes, a 10.0% annual
increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits was assumed for
2002. The rate was assumed to decrease gradually to 5.3% for 2007 and remain at
that level thereafter. A one-percentage-point change in the assumed health care
cost trend rates would have the following effects:
1-Percentage- 1-Percentage-
Point Increase Point Decrease
--------------- --------------
(in millions)
Effect on total of service and interest cost components....................... $ 0.5 $ (0.5)
Effect on the postretirement benefit obligation............................... $ 8.6 $ (7.8)
During 2001, 2000 and 1999, expense with respect to domestic and
foreign defined contribution plans (primarily related to various groups of
hourly employees) totaled $16.4 million, $17.6 million and $17.5 million,
respectively.
NOTE 14: COOPER SAVINGS AND EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLANS
All full-time domestic employees, except for certain bargaining unit
employees, are eligible to participate in the Cooper Retirement Savings and
Stock Ownership Plan ("CO-SAV"). Under the terms of the Plan, employee savings
deferrals are partially matched with contributions by Cooper of Common stock
consisting of either an allocation of shares in Cooper's Employee Stock
Ownership Plan ("ESOP") or treasury shares issued to the ESOP.
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
The ESOP purchased Cooper Common stock which was financed through external
borrowings and loans from Cooper. The external ESOP debt matured in July 1999
and was fully repaid. The purchases funded by loans between the ESOP and Cooper
were treated as eliminated intercompany loans for financial statement purposes.
These intercompany loans were paid in full during 2001. Cooper made annual
contributions to the ESOP to fund the payment of principal and interest. As the
debt was repaid, unallocated shares were allocated to CO-SAV participants to
satisfy Cooper's matching obligation or to replace dividends on allocated shares
with Cooper Common shares in years prior to 2000.
Dividends paid on unallocated ESOP shares of $0.1 million, $0.5 million
and $1.0 million during 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively, were used to reduce
the amount of cash required to fund principal and interest payments on ESOP
debt. Dividends paid on allocated ESOP shares of $3.8 million during 1999 were
used to pay additional principal and interest payments in order to allocate
shares equivalent to the dividend amount to participants in the CO-SAV plan.
Cooper contributed an additional $8.4 million, $9.6 million and $13.5 million in
cash to the ESOP during 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively, to fund principal and
interest payments on ESOP debt.
The number of allocated, committed to be allocated, and unallocated
ESOP shares at December 31, 2001 and 2000 is summarized below.
Shares Purchased Shares Purchased
Prior to 1994 In 1994
---------------------- --------------------
2001 2000 2001 2000
--------- --------- -------- -------
Allocated to CO-SAV participant accounts... 2,950,973 2,783,473 928,837 928,837
Committed to be allocated.................. -- 1,111 -- --
Unallocated................................ -- 166,389 -- --
Shares purchased by the ESOP prior to 1994 are accounted for in
accordance with Statement of Position 76-3, Accounting Practices for Certain
Employee Stock Ownership Plans and Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 89-8,
Expense Recognition for Employee Stock Ownership Plans. Compensation expense is
equal to Cooper's CO-SAV matching obligation, adjusted for the difference
between the fair market value and cost of the shares committed to be allocated.
Compensation expense is reduced by the amount of dividends paid on unallocated
ESOP shares available for future matching. All shares issued to the ESOP are
considered outstanding for purposes of computing earnings per share.
Shares purchased by the ESOP in 1994 are accounted for in accordance
with Statement of Position 93-6, Employers' Accounting for Employee Stock
Ownership Plans ("SOP 93-6"). SOP 93-6 was effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 1993. Compensation expense is recognized at the fair value of
the shares committed to be allocated which is equal to the amount of Cooper's
CO-SAV matching obligation. Unearned employee stock ownership plan compensation
is credited as shares are committed to be allocated based on the cost of the
shares to the ESOP. The difference between the fair market value and cost of the
shares committed to be allocated is recorded as an adjustment to capital in
excess of par value. Dividends paid on unallocated shares are recorded as a
reduction of ESOP debt, accrued interest or accrued employee benefits.
Unallocated shares are not treated as outstanding in the earnings per share
computation.
Compensation expense for the CO-SAV plan and the ESOP was $23.0
million, $20.2 million and $18.6 million in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 15: INDUSTRY SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
Cooper's operations consist of two segments: Electrical Products and
Tools & Hardware. Markets for Cooper's products and services are worldwide, with
the United States being the largest market.
The Electrical Products segment manufactures, markets and sells
electrical and circuit protection products, including fittings, support systems,
enclosures, wiring devices, plugs, receptacles, lighting fixtures, fuses,
emergency lighting, fire detection systems and security products for use in
residential, commercial and industrial construction, maintenance and repair
applications. The segment also manufactures, markets and sells products for use
by utilities and in industry for electrical power transmission and distribution.
The Tools & Hardware segment manufactures, markets and sells hand tools
for industrial, construction and consumer markets; automated assembly systems
for industrial markets and electric and pneumatic industrial power tools for
general industry, primarily automotive and aerospace manufacturers.
The performance of businesses are evaluated at the segment level and
resources are allocated among the segments. The Cooper executive responsible for
each segment further allocates resources between the various division operating
units that compose the segment and, in international markets, determines the
integration of product lines and operations across division operating units. The
accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the
summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1. Cooper manages cash, debt
and income taxes centrally. Accordingly, Cooper evaluates performance of its
segments and operating units based on operating earnings exclusive of financing
activities and income taxes. Nonrecurring and unusual items are excluded from
the evaluations. The segments are managed separately because they manufacture
and distribute distinct products. Intersegment sales and related receivables for
each of the years presented were insignificant.
Financial information by industry segment was as follows:
Revenues Operating Earnings Total Assets
Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
------------------------------- ---------------------------- -------------------------------
2001 2000 1999 2001 2000 1999 2001 2000 1999
-------- --------- --------- ------- -------- ------- -------- -------- --------
(in millions)
Electrical Products......... $ 3,485.5 $ 3,659.2 $ 3,060.9 $ 437.0 $ 585.0 $ 516.7 $3,482.9 $3,660.9 $2,969.5
Tools & Hardware............ 724.0 800.7 808.0 68.6 97.7 97.9 816.3 844.8 897.8
--------- --------- -------- ----- ----- ----- ------- ------- -------
Total management reporting..$ 4,209.5 $ 4,459.9 $ 3,868.9 505.6 682.7 614.6 4,299.2 4,505.7 3,867.3
========= ========= ========
Segment nonrecurring and
unusual items........... (24.0) -- (4.5)
Net segment operating ------- ----- ------
earnings................ 481.6 682.7 610.1
General Corporate:
Nonrecurring gains
(charges)............... (50.1) -- 0.8
Expense................. (30.4) (32.5) (37.1)
Interest expense, net....... (84.7) (100.3) (55.2)
Consolidated income -------- -------- --------
from continuing operations
before income taxes .... $ 316.4 $ 549.9 $ 518.6
Corporate assets............ ======= ======== ======== 312.2 283.6 276.1
------- -------- --------
Consolidated assets......... $4,611.4 $4,789.3 $4,143.4
======== ======== ========
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Electrical Tools & Consolidated
Products Hardware Corporate Total
--------- --------- ---------- ------------
(in millions)
2001
Depreciation................... $ 91.9 $ 29.6 $ 4.2 $ 125.7
Goodwill amortization.......... 51.5 9.2 -- 60.7
Nonrecurring charges........... 24.0 -- 50.1 74.1
Capital expenditures........... 80.8 25.3 9.0 115.1
Investment in
unconsolidated affiliates.. 17.0 -- -- 17.0
2000
Depreciation................... $ 83.1 $ 30.7 $ 2.1 $ 115.9
Goodwill amortization.......... 49.1 9.4 -- 58.5
Capital expenditures........... 128.9 26.8 19.2 174.9
Investment in
unconsolidated affiliates.. 22.2 -- -- 22.2
1999
Depreciation................... $ 69.6 $ 29.4 $ 1.5 $ 100.5
Goodwill amortization.......... 37.7 9.4 -- 47.1
Nonrecurring gains............. -- -- 0.8 0.8
Nonrecurring charges........... 3.0 1.5 -- 4.5
Capital expenditures........... 117.5 36.5 11.8 165.8
Investment in
unconsolidated affiliates.. 11.4 -- -- 11.4
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Revenues and long-lived assets by country are summarized below. Revenues
are attributed to geographic areas based on the location of the assets producing
the revenues.
Revenues Long-Lived Assets
------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
2001 2000 1999 2001 2000 1999
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------
(in millions)
United States............... $ 3,240.9 $ 3,500.4 $ 2,944.5 $ 2,254.4 $ 2,319.2 $ 1,912.6
Germany..................... 218.8 180.0 223.1 121.3 135.0 149.5
United Kingdom.............. 224.6 232.6 179.4 367.7 404.8 443.9
Canada...................... 149.9 158.5 133.5 2.5 3.4 4.4
Mexico...................... 141.1 150.4 120.8 126.0 100.8 79.0
Other foreign countries..... 234.2 238.0 267.6 88.3 91.0 87.4
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
$ 4,209.5 $ 4,459.9 $ 3,868.9 $ 2,960.2 $ 3,054.2 $ 2,676.8
=========== =========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
International revenues by destination, based on the location products
were delivered, were as follows by segment:
International Revenues
----------------------------------------------------------------
2001 2000 1999
------------ ------------- ------------
(in millions)
Electrical Products.............................. $ 856.1 $ 881.0 $ 775.9
Tools & Hardware................................. 360.7 300.9 351.0
------------ ------------- ------------
$ 1,216.8 $ 1,181.9 $ 1,126.9
============ ============= ============
NOTE 16: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES, CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT
RISK AND FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
On January 1, 2001, Cooper adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
("SFAS No. 133"), as amended. SFAS No. 133 requires that all derivatives be
recognized as assets and liabilities and measured at fair value. For derivative
instruments that are not designated as hedges, the gain or loss on the
derivative is recognized in earnings currently. If the derivative is designated
as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative and the offsetting
loss or gain on the hedged asset, liability or firm commitment is recognized in
earnings. For derivative instruments designated as a cash flow hedge, the
effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported
as a component of accumulated nonowner changes in equity and reclassified into
earnings in the same period that the hedged transaction affects earnings. The
ineffective portion of the gain or loss is immediately recognized in earnings.
The cumulative effect of adopting the new standard was not material to Cooper's
2001 consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Cooper enters into foreign currency forward exchange contracts and
commodity futures contracts to reduce the risks of adverse changes in foreign
exchange rates and commodity prices. Cooper does not enter into speculative
derivative transactions.
As a result of having sales, purchases and certain intercompany
transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies used
by Cooper's businesses, Cooper is exposed to the effect of foreign exchange rate
changes on its cash flows and earnings. Cooper enters into foreign currency
forward exchange contracts to hedge significant foreign currency denominated
transactions for periods consistent with the terms of the underlying
transactions. Contracts generally have maturities that do not exceed one year.
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts executed to hedge a
recognized asset, liability or firm commitment are accounted for as fair value
hedges. The net gain on contracts designated as fair value hedges was not
material during 2001. Foreign currency forward exchange contracts executed to
hedge forecasted transactions are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The net
gain on contracts designated as cash flow hedges was not material in 2001.
Cooper also enters into certain foreign currency forward exchange contracts that
are not designated as hedges. These contracts are intended to reduce cash flow
volatility related to intercompany financing transactions.
Cooper enters into commodity futures contracts to reduce the volatility
of price fluctuations on a portion of its forecasted annual raw material
purchases. These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. The net loss on
commodity futures contracts was not material in 2001.
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Gains or losses on derivative instruments are reported in the same line
item as the underlying hedged transaction in the consolidated statements of
income. At December 31, 2001, Cooper expects to reclassify $0.3 million of net
losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges from accumulated
nonowner changes in equity to earnings during the next twelve months. The amount
of discontinued cash flow hedges during 2001 was not material.
The table below summarizes, by currency, the U. S. dollar equivalent
contractual amounts of Cooper's forward exchange contracts at December 31, 2001
and 2000.
December 31,
----------------
2001 2000
------ ------
(in millions)
British Pound Sterling.. $ 0.8 $17.6
Euro.................... 8.5 15.1
Mexican Peso............ 4.4 2.2
Swiss Franc............. 2.9 2.7
Australian Dollar....... -- 2.2
Norwegian Krone......... 1.5 --
Other................... 2.0 1.2
------ ------
$20.1 $41.0
======= ======
OTHER INSTRUMENTS
In the normal course of business, Cooper executes letters of credit,
performance bonds and other guarantees that ensure Cooper's performance or
payment to third parties that are not reflected in the consolidated balance
sheets. The aggregate notional value of these instruments was $112.0 million and
$111.9 million at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. In the past, no
significant claims have been made against these financial instruments.
Management believes the likelihood of demand for payment under these
instruments is minimal and expects no material losses to occur in connection
with these instruments.
The following transactions were implemented to partially align Cooper's
interest rate exposure profile with its short term interest rate expectations
in an economically efficient manner that is consistent with its tax position.
During 2001, Cooper sold at a premium U.S. Treasury securities due
November 2002. Cooper obtained these securities pursuant to a repurchase
agreement containing provisions that limit Cooper's interest rate exposure under
this agreement to a maximum cost of $7.0 million. The repurchase agreement will
be settled immediately prior to the maturity of the securities. Settlement of
this transaction will not require any financing by Cooper and this transaction
does not create an asset or liability, other than as described above. The face
amount of the securities was $1.0 billion.
Also during 2001, Cooper purchased at a discount Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corporation Notes due February 2003 and immediately transferred these
notes pursuant to a securities loan agreement. Subsequently, Cooper eliminated
any potential cost under the securities loan agreement and realized a gain of
approximately $1.9 million. The securities loan agreement will be settled
immediately prior to the maturity of the notes. Settlement of this transaction
will not require any financing by Cooper and this transaction does not create a
liability. The face amount of the notes was $480 million. In 1999 Cooper entered
into a similar executory contract. Upon settlement of the contract in 2000,
Cooper realized a $7.3 million cost, its maximum exposure under the 1999
executory contract.
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are
limited due to the wide variety of customers as well as their dispersion across
many different geographic areas with no one customer receivable exceeding 4.8%
of accounts receivable.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS OTHER THAN DERIVATIVES
Cooper's financial instruments other than derivative instruments, consist
primarily of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, trade payables and
debt instruments. The book values of cash and cash equivalents, trade
receivables and trade payables are considered to be representative of their
respective fair values. Cooper had approximately $1.3 billion and $1.5 billion
of debt instruments at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The book value
of these instruments was approximately equal to fair value at December 31, 2001
and 2000.
NOTE 17: SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Year Ended December 31,
------------------------
2000 1999
-------- ----------
(in millions)
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
or incurred from the acquisition of
businesses:
Fair value of assets acquired.......................... $684.0 $522.9
Liabilities assumed or incurred........................ (103.6) (88.3)
------ -----
Cash used to acquire businesses,
net of cash acquired.............................. $580.4 $434.6
====== ======
NOTE 18: NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Basic Diluted
----------------------------------- ------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
----------------------------------- ------------------------------------
2001 2000 1999 2001 2000 1999
--------- --------- --------- ----------- ---------- ---------
($ in millions, shares in thousands)
Income from continuing operations................ $ 261.3 $ 357.4 $ 331.9 $ 261.3 $ 357.4 $ 331.9
Charge from discontinued operations.............. (30.0) -- -- (30.0) -- --
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income applicable to Common stock............ $ 231.3 $ 357.4 $ 331.9 $ 231.3 $ 357.4 $ 331.9
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Weighted average Common shares outstanding....... 94,008 93,524 94,046 94,008 93,524 94,046
========= ========= =========
Incremental shares from assumed conversions:
Options, performance-based stock awards
and other employee awards................ 869 626 896
Weighted average Common shares and --------- --------- ---------
Common share equivalents..................... 94,877 94,150 94,942
========= ========= =========
Options and employee awards are not considered in the calculations if the effect
would be antidilutive.
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 19: UNAUDITED QUARTERLY OPERATING RESULTS
2001 (by quarter)
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1 2 3 4
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(in millions, except per share data)
Revenues............................................... $ 1,095.1 $ 1,073.0 $ 1,051.8 $ 989.6
Cost of sales.......................................... 768.9 744.7 730.5 699.8
Selling and administrative expenses.................... 199.5 186.0 175.3 168.9
Goodwill amortization.................................. 14.8 15.3 15.3 15.3
Nonrecurring charges................................... -- -- -- 74.1
Interest expense, net.................................. 25.1 22.4 18.8 18.4
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes.. 86.8 104.6 111.9 13.1
Income tax expense (benefit)........................... 30.4 36.6 37.6 (49.5)
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Income from continuing operations...................... 56.4 68.0 74.3 62.6
Charge related to discontinued operations.............. -- -- -- (30.0)
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Net income............................................. $ 56.4 $ 68.0 $ 74.3 $ 32.6
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Income per Common share
Basic:
Income from continuing operations...................... $ .60 $ .72 $ .79 $ .67
Charge from discontinued operations.................... -- -- -- (.32)
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Net income............................................. $ .60 $ .72 $ .79 $ .35
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Diluted:
Income from continuing operations...................... $ .60 $ .72 $ .78 $ .66
Charge from discontinued operations.................... -- -- -- (.32)
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Net income............................................. $ .60 $ .72 $ .78 $ .34
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2000 (by quarter)
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1 2 3 4
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(in millions, except per share data)
Revenues............................. $ 1,038.9 $ 1,168.2 $ 1,145.8 $ 1,107.0
Cost of sales........................ 701.7 794.5 773.1 749.0
Selling and administrative expenses.. 176.4 189.4 188.2 178.9
Goodwill amortization................ 13.4 14.7 15.4 15.0
Interest expense, net................ 18.3 26.6 28.6 26.8
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Income before income taxes........... 129.1 143.0 140.5 137.3
Income taxes......................... 45.2 50.1 49.1 48.1
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Net income........................... $ 83.9 $ 92.9 $ 91.4 $ 89.2
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Income per Common share
Basic................................ $ .89 $ 1.00 $ .98 $ .95
Diluted.............................. $ .89 $ .99 $ .97 $ .95
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(continued)
NOTE 20: OTHER EVENTS
On August 1, 2001, Danaher Corporation ("Danaher") announced it had made
an unsolicited proposal to Cooper for a merger through a stock and cash
transaction valued by Danaher at $54 to $58 per Cooper share, subject to
conducting due diligence procedures. On August 8, 2001, Cooper's Board of
Directors unanimously rejected Danaher's proposal and authorized management to
explore all strategic alternatives that would maximize shareholder value
including mergers, sales, strategic alliances, acquisitions or other similar
strategic alternatives.
On February 13, 2002, Cooper announced that it completed its strategic
alternatives review process. After careful review of all the available
alternatives with management and its financial advisors, Cooper's Board of
Directors concluded that it is in the best interests of Cooper's shareholders to
move forward with its plan to reincorporate in Bermuda, as previously announced
on June 11, 2001. Cooper's announcement noted that the strategic alternatives
review process was very careful, deliberate and complete in analyzing how best
to maximize shareholder value; however, as a result of intervening circumstances
including the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the bankruptcy of
Federal-Mogul and a very difficult business environment, Cooper received no
definitive proposals to acquire the Company as a whole or in parts.
Under its plan to change its place of incorporation from Ohio to Bermuda,
Cooper Industries, Ltd., a newly formed Bermuda corporation, will become the
parent holding company of Cooper Industries, Inc. Upon completion of the
reorganization, each share of Cooper Industries, Inc. common stock will
automatically convert into a share of Cooper Industries, Ltd. common stock and
will have substantially the same attributes as Cooper Industries, Inc. common
stock. Cooper Industries, Ltd. shares will be listed on the New York Stock
Exchange under the "CBE" symbol, the same symbol under which the Company's
common stock currently trades. A special meeting of the shareholders of Cooper
Industries, Inc. will be called to vote on the proposed transaction.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
3.1 Twenty-Seventh Amended Articles of Incorporation of Cooper Industries,
Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Cooper's Form
8-K dated August 5, 1997).
3.2 Code of Regulations (By-Laws), as amended, of Cooper Industries, Inc.
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of Cooper's Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1997).
4.1 Rights Agreement, dated as of August 5, 1997, between Cooper and First
Chicago Trust Company of New York, as Rights Agent (incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Cooper's Registration Statement on Form
8-A dated August 14, 1997).
4.2 Amendment to the Rights Agreement dated as of August 5, 1997, between
Cooper and First Chicago Trust Company of New York, as Rights Agent,
appointing EquiServe Trust Company, N.A. as successor Rights Agent
effective November 1, 2001.
4.3 Form of Indenture dated as of January 15, 1990, between Cooper and The
Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association), as Trustee (incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 4(a) of Registration Statement No.
33-33011).
10.1 Cooper Industries, Inc. Directors Deferred Compensation Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Cooper's Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1997).
10.2 Cooper Industries, Inc. Directors Retirement Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Cooper's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997).
10.3 Cooper Industries, Inc. Executive Restricted Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Cooper's Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1997).
10.4 Cooper Industries, Inc. Supplemental Excess Defined Benefit Plan
(August 1, 1998 Restatement) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(iii) of Cooper's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
1998).
10.5 Cooper Industries, Inc. Supplemental Excess Defined Contribution Plan
(August 1, 1998 Restatement) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(iv) of Cooper's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998).
10.6 Management Incentive Compensation Deferral Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.7 of Cooper's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997).
10.7 Crouse-Hinds Company Officers' Disability and Supplemental Pension Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of Cooper's Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1997).
10.8 Cooper Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated herein by reference to Appendix B to Cooper's proxy
statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on April 24,
2001).
10.9 Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement for Cooper Industries, Inc.
Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of
Cooper's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000).
10.10 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Cooper Industries, Inc.
Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of
Cooper's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000).
10.11 Form of Cooper Industries, Inc. Executive Stock Incentive Agreement
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of Cooper's Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995).
10.12 Cooper Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated Management Annual
Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix C to
Cooper's proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on
April 24, 2001).
10.13 Cooper Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated Directors' Stock Plan
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of Cooper's Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000).
10.14 Form of Directors' Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Directors'
Stock Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.18 of
Cooper's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997).
10.15 Cooper Industries, Inc. Directors' Retainer Fee Stock Plan
(incorporated herein by referenced to Exhibit 4.3 of Registration
Statement No. 333-51439).
10.16 Form of Management Continuity Agreement between Cooper Industries, Inc.
and key management personnel which applies if there is a Change of the
Control of Cooper (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(ii)
of Cooper's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998).
10.17 Purchase and Sale Agreement between Cooper Industries, Inc. and
Federal-Mogul Corporation dated August 17, 1998 (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(i) of Cooper's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 1998).
12.0 Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the Calendar
years 1997 through 2001.
21.0 List of Cooper Industries, Inc. Subsidiaries.
23.0 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
24.0 Powers of Attorney from members of the Board of Directors of Cooper
Industries, Inc.