Separate financial statements for AHI and AWI and its subsidiaries are included in this document because both have outstanding public securities. The difference between the financial statements of Armstrong Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries and AWI and its subsidiaries is primarily due to the formation of Armstrong Holdings, Inc. and to employee compensation-related stock activity. The following discussion and analysis pertains to both AHI and AWI and its subsidiaries. The AHI 2005 income statement (but not the AWI income statement) includes the reversal of a $1.6 million contingent liability which was established when AHI was created. This is the only significant difference in the financial statements.

This discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. This discussion contains forward-looking statements based on our current expectations, which are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of certain events may differ significantly from those referred to in such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation beyond what is required under applicable securities law to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect current or future events or circumstances, including those set forth in the section entitled “Uncertainties Affecting Forward-Looking Statements” and elsewhere in this Form 10-K.

References to performance excluding the translation effect of changes in foreign exchange rates are non-GAAP measures. We believe that this information improves the comparability of business performance by excluding the impacts of changes in foreign exchange rates when translating comparable foreign currency amounts. We calculate the translation effect of foreign exchange rates by applying the current year’s foreign exchange rates to the equivalent period’s foreign currency amounts as reported in the prior year. Additionally, we reference operating income prior to goodwill impairment. We believe that this non-GAAP reference provides a clearer picture of our operating performance. Furthermore, management evaluates the performance of the businesses excluding these items.

OVERVIEW

We are a leading global producer of flooring products and ceiling systems for use primarily in the construction and renovation of residential, commercial and institutional buildings. Through our United States (“U.S.”) operations and U.S. and international subsidiaries, we design, manufacture and sell flooring products (resilient, wood, carpeting and sports flooring) and ceiling systems (primarily mineral fiber, fiberglass and metal) around the world. We also design, manufacture and sell kitchen and bathroom cabinets in the U.S. We own and operate 41 manufacturing plants in 12 countries, including 24 plants located throughout the United States. Through WAVE, our joint venture with Worthington Industries, Inc., we also have an interest in 7 additional plants in 5 countries that produce suspension system (grid) products for our ceiling systems.

We report our financial results through the following segments: Resilient Flooring, Wood Flooring, Textiles and Sports Flooring, Building Products, Cabinets and Unallocated Corporate. See “Reportable Segment Results” for additional financial information on our segments.

On December 6, 2000, AWI filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”) in order to use the court-supervised reorganization process to achieve a resolution of its asbestos liability. Also filing under Chapter 11 were two of AWI’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Nitram Liquidators, Inc. and Desseaux Corporation of North America, Inc. The Chapter 11 cases are being jointly administered under case number 00-4471 (the “Chapter 11 Case”). AWI is operating its business and managing its properties as a debtor-in-possession subject to the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. See Note 1 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on the Chapter 11 Case and Note 30 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on asbestos litigation.

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Our consolidated net sales for 2005 were $3.6 billion, approximately 2% greater than consolidated net sales in 2004. Excluding the translation effect of foreign exchange rates, net sales in 2005 increased by approximately 1% from net sales in 2004. Operating income was $100.7 million in 2005, as compared to operating income prior to non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $64.6 million in 2004. (For a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures, see “Results of Operations, 2005 Compared to 2004”.) 2004 operating income also included a $44.8 million fixed asset impairment charge for our European resilient flooring business. Cash and cash equivalents increased by $86.3 million in 2005, which was higher than the cash increase in 2004. In 2005:

Factors Affecting Revenues

For an estimate of our segments’ 2005 net sales by major markets, see “Markets” in Item 1. Business of this Form 10-K.

Markets. We compete in building material markets around the world. The majority of our sales opportunity is in the North American and European markets. During 2005, these markets experienced the following:

U.S. retail sales of building materials, garden equipment and supply stores (an indicator of home renovation activity) increased approximately 10% in 2005 over sales levels in 2004. This was partially due to strong sales of existing homes during the periods, after allowing for the usual lag for renovation-related expenditures.

For several years, vinyl flooring products, measured as a percent of the total residential flooring market, has been declining, while laminate, ceramic and hardwood flooring products have increased. This trend of changing consumer preferences for flooring also continued in 2005. For 2006, we estimate the residential replacement markets will remain flat and that it is likely that new construction demand will decline from record 2005 levels. A key consideration in changes in market segments is that margins for products sold into new construction tend to be lower than those sold into the renovation segment. Further, we expect the category of vinyl products to

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continue to decline in units sold, while laminate, ceramic and hardwood flooring should continue to increase.

Strong global demand for steel contributed to increased raw material costs for our WAVE joint venture, which were offset by price increases. However, an extended steel shortage could cause U.S. construction starts to be delayed or postponed, which could reduce our commercial sales.

Quality and Customer Service. Our quality and customer service are critical components of our total value proposition. In 2005, we experienced the following:

Pricing Initiatives . During 2005 and 2004, we modified prices in response to changes in costs for raw materials and energy and to market conditions and the competitive environment. The net impact of these pricing initiatives improved sales in 2005 compared to 2004.

The most significant of these pricing actions were:

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We estimate that the various pricing actions provided a net increase to our total consolidated net sales in 2005 compared to 2004 of approximately $38 million.

Impact From Major Customers’ Decisions. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (“Lowe’s”), one of our largest customers, increased its purchasing of laminate flooring products from other suppliers in the second quarter of 2004. Further, Lowe’s advised us in 2004 that they would reduce the number of laminate flooring products they purchase from us starting in the first quarter of 2005. Our total laminate flooring sales declined approximately 20% in 2005, compared to 2004, primarily as a result of these actions. We currently estimate that the Lowe’s decision will incrementally reduce 2006 sales by approximately $30 million.

Certain national retailers dedicated less of their selling space to vinyl flooring products as customer demand for these products declined. This action contributed to the sales volume decline experienced in our Resilient Flooring Americas business.

Factors Affecting Operating Costs

Operating Expenses. Our operating expenses consist of direct production costs (principally raw materials, labor and energy) and manufacturing overhead costs, costs to purchase sourced products and selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses .

Our largest individual raw material expenditures are for lumber and veneers, PVC resins, backings for various flooring products and plasticizers. Fluctuations in the prices of these raw materials are generally beyond our control and have a direct impact on our financial results. In 2005, we experienced the following:

We incurred approximately $14 million of additional costs for natural gas in 2005 compared to 2004 due to price increases. In 2006, we expect further year-on-year increases due to pricing pressures.

In our normal course of business, we transfer certain products between locations to take advantage of our production capabilities and to better service our customers’ needs. During 2005, we incurred approximately $17 million of additional freight costs, due to rising fuel costs and additional logistics measures taken to maintain customer service levels.

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Cost Reduction Initiatives. During 2004, we implemented several manufacturing and organizational changes to improve our cost structure and enhance our competitive position. We did not initiate any additional manufacturing or organizational changes in 2005 but did incur costs in 2005 related to previously announced cost reduction initiatives and for changes to the U.S. defined benefit pension plan. The major 2004 initiatives were:

We incurred the following net expenses in 2005 due to implementing these cost reduction initiatives:

Cost of goods sold includes $14.3 million of fixed asset impairments, $7.1 million of accelerated depreciation and $8.0 million of other related costs in 2005.

During 2004, we recorded the following amounts related to both the above mentioned cost reduction initiatives, and to the following:

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We incurred the following expenses in 2004 due to implementing these cost reduction initiatives:

Cost of goods sold includes $18.9 million of fixed asset impairments, $13.2 million of accelerated depreciation and $1.3 million of other related costs.

We recorded gains within SG&A in 2004 of $2.9 million in Wood Flooring and TSF related to sales of buildings that had previously been reserved as part of cost reduction initiatives.

See Note 13 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on restructuring charges.

We expect to incur additional expenses of approximately $32 million in 2006 to implement the 2004 cost reduction initiatives. In addition, we expect to realize a gain of approximately $15 million in the first half of 2006 from the sale of a warehouse which became available as a result of one of these initiatives. Once completely implemented, we believe that the annual cost savings from our 2004 initiatives will be approximately $58 million, when compared to the 2004 cost baseline. These projected savings will not be fully realized until 2007. We will continue to evaluate additional cost reduction actions in 2006.

Employee Benefits . We recorded a pre-tax charge of $16.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2005 in cost of goods sold ($11.4 million) and SG&A ($5.5 million), related to changes made to the U.S. defined benefit pension plan. The changes are considered a curtailment under SFAS No. 88 “Employers’ Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits”. The changes are expected to reduce Armstrong’s retirement-related expenses by approximately $13 million in 2006 and $15 million in 2007, based on pension assumptions for 2006.

Non-cash Impairment Charges. 2004 included a $108.4 million charge for goodwill impairment and a $44.8 million charge for fixed asset impairment, both related to the European resilient flooring business.

Factors Affecting Cash Flow

Historically, excluding the cash demands for asbestos-related claims in 2000 and prior years, we typically generate positive cash flow from our operating activities. The amount of cash generated in any one period is dependent on a number of factors, including the amount of operating profit generated and the amount of working capital (such as inventory, receivables and payables) required to operate our businesses. We typically invest in property, plant & equipment (“PP&E”) and computer software.

During 2005, our cash and cash equivalents balance increased by $86.3 million, which was $54.7 million more than during 2004. The increase, compared to 2004, was primarily due to proceeds received from the sale of some notes receivable for $38.3 million and the proceeds from the sale of an equity affiliate for $20.6 million.

Employees

As of December 31, 2005, we had approximately 14,900 full-time and part-time employees worldwide. This compares to approximately 15,500 employees as of December 31, 2004. The decline largely reflects headcount reductions associated with cost reduction initiatives in Resilient Flooring.

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During 2005, we negotiated six collective bargaining agreements, with no locations experiencing a work stoppage. Throughout 2006, collective bargaining agreements covering certain employees at six plants will expire. As of the date of this filing, no employees are working under an expired contract.

Late in September 2004, our Hoogezand, The Netherlands plant (see “Cost Reduction Initiatives” and Note 13 of the Consolidated Financial Statements) experienced a 14 day work stoppage unrelated to a collective bargaining agreement, which delayed shipments of certain products. This work stoppage did not have a material impact on operations.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Many accounting entries require us to make estimates. These entries include asbestos-related liability and insurance assets, allowances for bad debts, inventory obsolescence and lower of cost or market charges, warranty, workers compensation, pension obligations, asset impairments, restructuring reserves, tax valuation allowances, general liability and environmental claims. When preparing an entry that requires an estimate to be made, we determine what factors are most likely to affect the estimate. We gather information relevant to these factors from inside and outside the company. This information is evaluated and an estimate is made.

The following are the critical accounting estimates that management believes could have a significant impact to the financial statements if the estimates and judgments used by management turn out to be incorrect. Management has discussed the application of these critical accounting estimates with our Audit Committee.

Asbestos-related Estimates – We record contingent liabilities, including asbestos-related liabilities, when a loss is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Prior to its Chapter 11 Filing, AWI estimated its probable asbestos-related personal injury liability based upon a variety of factors including historical settlement amounts, the incidence of past claims, the mix of the injuries and occupations of the plaintiffs, the number of cases pending against it and the status and results of broad-based settlement discussions. As of September 30, 2000, AWI had recorded a liability of $758.8 million for its asbestos-related personal injury liability that it determined was probable and estimable through 2006. Due to the increased uncertainty created as a result of the Filing, the only change made to the previously recorded liability through the third quarter of 2002 was to record October and November 2000 payments of $68.2 million against the accrual. The asbestos-related personal injury liability balance recorded at December 31, 2001 was $690.6 million, which was recorded in liabilities subject to compromise.

AWI filed an initial POR and disclosure statement with respect to the POR during the fourth quarter of 2002. In March 2003, AWI filed an amended POR and disclosure statement. Based upon the foregoing, the discussions AWI had with the different creditors’ committees and the hearings held before the Bankruptcy Court, management believed that it was reasonably likely that the asbestos-related personal injury liability would be satisfied substantially in the manner set forth in the POR. As a result, AWI concluded that it could reasonably estimate its probable liability for current and future asbestos-related personal injury claims. Accordingly, in the fourth quarter of 2002, AWI recorded a $2.5 billion charge to increase the liability in accordance with AICPA Statement of Position 90-7, “Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code” (“SOP 90-7”). The recorded asbestos-related liability for personal injury claims of approximately $3.2 billion at December 31, 2005 and 2004, which was treated as a liability subject to compromise, represents the estimated amount of liability that is implied based upon the negotiated resolution reflected in the POR, the total consideration expected to be paid to the Asbestos PI Trust pursuant to the POR and a recovery value percentage for the allowed claims of the Asbestos PI Trust that is equal to the estimated recovery value percentage for the allowed non-asbestos unsecured claims. See “Asbestos-Related Litigation” in Note 30 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion on the Asbestos PI Trust and the treatment of asbestos-related claims under the POR.

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In February of 2005, the U.S. District Court denied confirmation of the POR in its current form. On December 29, 2005, the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s decision to deny confirmation of the POR. AWI filed a modified POR with the Court on February 21, 2006. AWI is also monitoring a proposed asbestos claims litigation reform bill in Congress. AWI is unable to predict when and if the modified POR will be confirmed and, if confirmed, when the POR will be implemented. See “Recent Developments and Next Steps in the Chapter 11 Process” in Note 1 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Therefore, the timing and terms of resolution of the Chapter 11 Case remain uncertain. As long as this uncertainty exists, future changes to the recorded asbestos-related personal injury liability are possible and could be material to AWI’s financial position and the results of its operations. Management will continue to review the recorded liability in light of future developments in the Chapter 11 Case and make changes to the recorded liability if and when it is appropriate.

Additionally, AWI has a recorded asset of $98.6 million as of December 31, 2005 representing estimated insurance recoveries related to its asbestos liability. Approximately $79 million of the recorded asset is determined from agreed coverage in place. During the second quarter of 2003, AWI reduced its previously recorded insurance asset for asbestos-related personal injury claims by $73 million reflecting management’s assessment of probable insurance recoveries in light of an unfavorable ruling in an alternative dispute resolution procedure. See “Asbestos-Related Litigation” in Note 30 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

The total amount of the estimated insurance recoveries asset recorded reflects the belief in the availability of insurance in this amount, based upon prior success in insurance recoveries, settlement agreements that provide such coverage, the nonproducts recoveries by other companies and the opinion of outside counsel. In our opinion, such insurance is either available through settlement or probable of recovery through negotiation or litigation. Although AWI revised its recorded asbestos liability by $2.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2002, no increase has been recorded in the estimated insurance recovery asset. While we believe that the process of pursuing disputed insurance coverage may result in additional settlement amounts beyond those recorded, there has been no increase in the recorded amounts due to the uncertainties remaining in the process. The estimate of probable recoveries may be revised depending on the developments in the matters discussed above as well as events that occur in AWI’s Chapter 11 Case.

U.S. Pension Credit and Postretirement Benefit Costs – We maintain pension and postretirement plans throughout the world, with the most significant plans located in the U.S. The U.S. defined benefit pension plans were closed to new salaried and salaried production employees on January 1, 2005. On January 13, 2006 we announced that benefits will be frozen for certain non-production salaried employees effective February 28, 2006. Our defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit costs are developed from actuarial valuations. These valuations are calculated using a number of assumptions, which are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Each assumption represents management’s best estimate of the future. The assumptions that have the most significant impact on reported results are the discount rate, the estimated long-term return on plan assets and the estimated inflation in health care costs. These assumptions are updated annually at the beginning of the year and applied in the valuations recorded for that year.

The discount rate is used to determine retirement plan liabilities and to determine the interest cost component of net periodic pension and postretirement cost. Our actuary provides the expected modified duration of the liabilities. Management determines the appropriate discount rate by referencing the yield on investment grade fixed-income securities of a similar duration (14 years) to that of the expected liabilities, as well as the yield for Moody’s AA-rated long-term corporate bonds. As of December 31, 2005, we assumed a discount rate of 5.50% compared with a discount rate of 5.75% as of December 31, 2004 for the U.S. plans. This decrease is consistent with the decline in U.S. corporate bond yields during the year. The effects of the decreased discount rate, which increases our liabilities, will be amortized against earnings as described below. An additional one-quarter percentage point decrease in the discount rate to 5.25% would increase 2006 operating income by $0.2 million, while a one-quarter percentage point increase in the discount rate to 5.75% would reduce 2006 operating income by $0.1

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million. A reduction in the discount rate would increase the present value of benefits earned in the current year as expected. However, this increase would be more than offset by the resulting decrease in the interest cost component of the pension expense calculation.

We have two U.S. defined benefit pension plans, a qualified funded plan and a nonqualified unfunded plan. For the funded plan, the expected long-term return on plan assets represents a long-term view of the future estimated investment return on plan assets. This estimate is determined based on the target allocation of plan assets among asset classes and input from investment professionals on the expected performance of the equity and bond markets over 10 to 20 years. Over the last 10 years, the annualized return was approximately 9.1% compared to an average expected return of 8.7%. The expected long-term return on plan assets used in determining our 2005 U.S. pension credit was 8.0%. The actual return on plan assets achieved for 2005 was 9.3%. In accordance with GAAP, this excess will be amortized into earnings as described below. We do not expect to be required to make cash contributions to the qualified funded plan during 2006. We have assumed a return on plan assets during 2006 of 8.0%. A one-quarter percentage point increase or decrease in this assumption would increase or decrease 2006 operating income by approximately $5.0 million. Contributions to the unfunded plan were $3.4 million in 2005 and are made on a monthly basis to fund benefit payments. We estimate the contributions to be approximately $3.5 million in 2006. See Note 16 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for more details.

The estimated inflation in health care costs represents a long-term view (5-10 years) of the expected inflation in our postretirement health care costs. We separately estimate expected health care cost increases for pre-65 retirees and post-65 retirees due to the influence of Medicare coverage at age 65, as illustrated below:

In accordance with GAAP, the difference between the actual and expected health care costs is amortized into earnings as described below. The overall percentage of health care cost increases are estimated to decrease by 1 percentage point per year until 2008, after which it is constant at 6%. A one percentage point increase in the assumed health care cost trend rate would reduce 2006 operating income by $1.5 million, while a one percentage point decrease in the assumed health care cost trend rate would increase 2006 operating income by $1.8 million. See Note 16 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for more details.

Actual results that differ from our estimates are captured as actuarial gains/losses and are amortized into future earnings over the expected remaining service period of plan participants, which is approximately 11 years depending on the participants in the plan, in accordance with GAAP. Changes in assumptions could have significant effects on earnings in future years.

We recorded U.S. pension credits of $20.3 million, $14.3 million and $11.6 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, reflecting the net overfunded status of our U.S. pension plans and the amortization into earnings of the difference between our actual results and the estimates used in the valuation process. During 2005, we also recorded a curtailment charge of $16.9 million related to the freezing of benefits for certain non-production salaried employees. We recorded U.S. postretirement benefit costs of $29.8 million, $30.3 million and $36.8 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Impairments of Tangible and Intangible Assets – We periodically review significant tangible and intangible assets, including goodwill, for impairment under the guidelines of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement Nos. 142 – “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“FAS 142”) and 144 – “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“FAS 144”). In accordance with these

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Statements, we review our businesses for indicators of impairment such as operating losses and/or negative cash flows. If an indication of impairment exists, we estimate the fair value and compare it to the carrying value of the asset. If the fair value is less than the carrying value of the asset, we record an impairment charge equal to the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the asset. The cash flow estimates are based on management’s analysis of information available at the time of the estimate. Actual cash flows in the future that turn out to be lower than the estimate could lead to significant future impairments.

In 2005, we recorded fixed asset impairment charges of $17.6 million and accelerated depreciation of $7.1 million, in cost of goods sold. The majority of the impairment charges related to fixed assets in our Wood Flooring and Resilient Flooring business segments. The fixed asset impairment charges were triggered by an evaluation of current production capacity and future production levels for certain product lines. See Note 8 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

In 2004, we recorded goodwill impairment charges for our European resilient flooring reporting unit of $108.4 million. See Note 10 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

In 2004, we also recorded fixed asset impairment charges of $64.7 million and accelerated depreciation of $13.7 million, in cost of goods sold. The majority of these charges were recorded in our European resilient flooring business, triggered by actual operating losses and negative cash flows, and due to the announcement of the partial closure of the Resilient Flooring manufacturing plant in Lancaster PA. See “Cost Reduction Initiatives” for further discussion. See Note 8 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion on the European resilient flooring fixed asset impairment.

In 2003, we recorded fixed asset impairment charges of $10.5 million and accelerated depreciation of $30.1 million, in cost of goods sold and fixed asset impairment charges of $2.8 million in SG&A expense. The majority of these charges were recorded as part of the closure of the Wood Flooring manufacturing plants in Port Gibson, MS and Warren, AK.

Sales-related Accruals – We provide direct customer and end-user warranties for our products. These warranties cover manufacturing defects that would prevent the product from performing in line with its intended and marketed use. Generally, the terms of these warranties range up to 25 years and provide for the repair or replacement of the defective product. We collect and analyze warranty claims data with a focus on the historical amount of claims, the products involved, the amount of time between the warranty claims and the products’ respective sales and the amount of current sales.

We also maintain numerous customer relationships that incorporate different sales incentive programs (primarily volume rebates and promotions). The rebates vary by customer and usually include tiered incentives based on the level of customers’ purchases. Certain promotional allowances are also tied to customer purchase volumes. We estimate the amount of expected annual sales during the course of the year and use the projected sales amount to estimate the cost of the incentive programs. For sales incentive programs that are on the same calendar basis as our fiscal calendar, actual sales information is used in the year-end accruals.

The amount of actual experience related to these accruals could differ significantly from the estimated amounts during the year. If this occurs, we adjust our accruals accordingly. We maintained sales-related accruals of $73.0 million and $78.8 million as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. We record the costs of these accruals as a reduction of gross sales.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” which requires all share-based payment transactions to be recognized in the financial statements using a fair-value method of accounting. This Statement replaces FASB Statement No. 123 and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25. The Statement also requires the recognition of compensation expense for the fair value of any unvested stock option awards outstanding at the date of

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adoption. Based on an April 2005 ruling by the SEC, the standard is effective as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005. Adoption of this standard on January 1, 2006 for our existing stock options will not have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition because all of our outstanding stock options are fully vested.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Unless otherwise indicated, net sales in these results of operations are reported based upon the location where the sale was made. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Please refer to Note 3 in the Consolidated Financial Statements for a reconciliation of operating income to consolidated income before income taxes, extraordinary items, discontinued operations, and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles.

Net sales in the Americas increased $22.7 million, on volume growth in the Wood Flooring business and both price and volume growth in the Building Products segment. Declines in Resilient Flooring volumes and lower Wood Flooring pricing partially offset this growth. (See “Overview – Factors Affecting Revenue”).

Excluding the translation effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, net sales in the European markets grew by $20.6 million, with volume growth in resilient and sports products, and price realization in building products. Excluding the translation effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, net sales in the Pacific Rim increased $2.8 million on strength in the Australian and Indian markets.

Cost of goods sold in 2005 was 79.3% of net sales, compared to 80.4% in 2004. The decrease was primarily due to sales price increases of $38 million, benefits from cost reduction initiatives and approximately $47 million of lower fixed asset impairments, which more than offset $56 million in raw material, energy and freight inflation, and approximately $11 million of the U.S. pension plan curtailment charge.

SG&A expenses in 2005 were $652.7 million, or 18.3% of net sales compared to $635.0 million or 18.1% of net sales in 2004. The $17.7 million increase supported higher sales and included approximately $9 million of increase selling and advertising expense, about $8 million in increased incentive compensation costs and approximately $6 million of the U.S. pension plan curtailment charge. Benefits from cost reduction initiatives partially offset these increases. In addition, Armstrong Holdings, Inc. SG&A expenses in 2005 benefited from a $1.6 million reversal of a contingent liability which was established when Armstrong Holdings, Inc. was created but is no longer required.

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In the second quarter of 2004, we recorded a $60.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment loss related to our European resilient flooring reporting unit based on a preliminary impairment assessment. During the fourth quarter of 2004, we recorded an additional $48.4 million non-cash goodwill impairment loss based on the results of our annual impairment test. The goodwill impairment charges arose from the European resilient flooring reporting unit’s fair value being lower than its carrying value. The fair value was negatively affected by lower operating profits and expected future cash flows. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.

We recorded net restructuring charges of $23.2 million in 2005, compared to $18.3 million in 2004. See Note 13 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of the restructuring actions. Once completely implemented, we believe that the annual cost savings from our 2004 initiatives will be approximately $58 million. These projected savings will not be fully realized until 2007.

Equity earnings from our WAVE joint venture were $39.3 million in 2005, as compared to $31.6 million in 2004. The growth in earnings was due to price realization ahead of steel price increases, and savings from cost initiatives.

We recorded operating income of $100.7 million in 2005, compared to an operating loss of $43.8 million in 2004. Operating income in 2004 prior to non-cash goodwill impairment was $64.6 million.

Interest expense was $8.5 million in 2005, compared to $8.4 million in 2004. In accordance with SOP 90-7, we did not record contractual interest expense on prepetition debt after the Chapter 11 filing date. This unrecorded interest expense was $82.8 million in 2005 and $86.9 million in 2004. Unrecorded interest expense reflects the amount of interest expense we would have incurred under the original maturities of prepetition debt.

Other non-operating income of $12.0 million in the 2005 compared to $6.4 million in the prior year. The 2005 results included a $3.4 million gain on the sale of our equity investment in Interface Solutions, Inc.

Net Chapter 11 reorganization income in 2005 was $1.2 million, $8.1 million better than the $6.9 million in cost recorded in 2004. The change was primarily due to increased interest income resulting from higher cash balances, increased interest rates, and a reversal of an accrual for professional fees for certain advisors.

During 2005, income tax expense of $2.2 million compared to income tax expense of $24.6 million in 2004. The adjusted effective tax rate for 2005 was 61% after excluding $61.2 million of tax benefits recorded in the year related to a subsidiary capital restructuring. The adjusted effective tax rate for 2004 was 51.3% after adjusting for the non-cash goodwill impairments and European resilient flooring fixed asset impairments of $108.4 million and $44.8 million respectively, in addition to the exclusion of $24.3 million in reported tax audit benefits. The higher 2005 tax rate was primarily due to higher overall tax losses in Europe for which the company does not expect to receive a tax benefit.

Net earnings from continuing operations of $101.7 million were recorded for 2005, compared to a net loss of $80.8 million for 2004.

Discontinued Operations:

In 2000, Armstrong completed its sales of all entities, assets and certain liabilities comprising its Insulation Products segment. During the fourth quarter of 2005, AHI recorded a net gain of $10.4 million due to the early settlement of the remaining notes receivable and the settlement of other disputed items.

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Net sales in the Americas decreased primarily due to a 20% decline in laminate flooring sales, largely as a result of the previously discussed decision by a major customer to increase purchases of non-Armstrong laminate flooring products. Sales of our vinyl products to the residential market declined about 6%, as consumer preference in the market continued to shift away from vinyl products. Sales of our vinyl products into the commercial market increased approximately 1% on increased price realization and new product introductions.

Excluding the translation effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, net sales in Europe increased by 3.2% due to higher volume, partially offset by price concessions and negative product mix. Excluding the translation effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, net sales in the Pacific Rim decreased slightly, as growth in India was balanced by modest weakness in Australia.

2005 Resilient Flooring operating income reflects the negative impact of volume declines in laminate flooring and residential vinyl flooring, increased cost to acquire petroleum-based raw materials and environmental-related charges of $4.4 million. (See “Overview – Factors Affecting Operating Costs”). Partially offsetting these negative effects were modest price realization, significant gains in operating efficiencies related to both cost reduction initiatives and improved plant productivity, a $5.2 million gain from the settlement of a breach of contract dispute and $3.5 million of proceeds received from a business interruption claim. Operating income in 2004 was hurt by a $108.4 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge and a $44.8 million non-cash fixed asset impairment charge related to our European resilient flooring business.

Net sales in 2005 were flat. Total unit volume increased 2%, on growth in engineered floors of 10%. Total year growth was constrained by volume weakness in the beginning of the year due to competitive pricing actions. Net sales were also negatively impacted by price declines which were made in response to declining lumber prices and to competitive pressures (see “Overview – Factors Affecting Revenues”).

Operating income increased by $9.5 million, despite fixed asset impairment charges of $15.4 million in 2005. Operating results benefited from declines in lumber pricing and manufacturing efficiencies related to cost reduction initiatives and improvements in productivity at some plant locations.

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Textiles and Sports Flooring (“TSF”)

Excluding the translation effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, net sales increased by 3.5%, due to strong volume and favorable mix in carpet tile and sports flooring. This growth was tempered by lower sales in the highly competitive broadloom carpet market.

The smaller 2005 operating loss was primarily due to increased sales volume, improved product mix, manufacturing efficiencies and reduced overhead expenses. A negative impact from raw materials and freight partially offset these factors.

Excluding the translation effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, record net sales in the Americas increased 10% on the strength of volume growth and price realization. Sales to the U.S. Commercial markets grew 10%, including approximately 3% unit volume growth, due to favorable market conditions. (See “Overview – Factors Affecting Revenues”.) Net sales also benefited from volume and price increases in the Residential markets.

Excluding the translation effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, net sales in Europe grew approximately 2%. Unit volume of mineral fiber products, which constitute the majority of our European sales, increased by approximately 1%. Within the Western European market, growth in the U.K., France and Italy did not offset double-digit declines in the remaining countries related to lower commercial market activity. Conversely, sales in the emerging markets of Eastern Europe (primarily Russia) increased about 5% due to construction growth. Products to the emerging markets tend to have lower margins than products sold into Western Europe. Excluding the translation effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, net sales of metal ceilings declined 9% on weakness in core markets.

Excluding the translation effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, net sales in the Pacific Rim increased about 5%, with strength in the Indian and Australian markets offsetting weak Chinese markets.

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Excluding the translation effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, Building Products operating income grew nearly 16%. Volume growth and increased equity earnings in WAVE drove operating income improvement despite higher selling expenses (related to volume). Price realization essentially offset inflationary pressure from raw materials, energy and freight.

Net sales in 2005 were basically flat versus 2004. Price increases and mix improvement related to new product introductions were offset by volume declines related to poor customer service. Customer lead- times and fill rates deteriorated due to unplanned manufacturing inefficiencies related to plant consolidation.

Operating losses in 2005 were caused by sales volume declines, manufacturing inefficiencies in the remaining plants resulting from the transfer of production from Morristown and higher SG&A expenses related to investment in process improvement initiatives, partially offset by improved product mix and higher selling prices.

Unallocated Corporate

Unallocated corporate expense of $68.8 million in 2005 increased from $66.3 million in 2004. This increase was primarily due to the $16.9 million curtailment charge in the fourth quarter of 2005 related to changes to our U.S. pension plan, and to higher compensation program costs (retention bonuses, incentive compensation, executive transition and severance). These increases were partially offset by lower environmental charges, the reversal of a contingent liability and an increased U.S. pension credit.

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY

Cash Flow

As shown on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, our cash and cash equivalents balance increased by $86.3 million in 2005, compared to a $31.6 million increase in 2004.

Operating activities in 2005 provided $146.7 million of net cash, or $3.9 million more than the $142.8 million provided in 2004. The increase was primarily due to changes in inventories, partially offset by changes in accounts payable and accrued expenses and cash taxes paid. In 2005 we decreased inventories by $1.5 million compared with an increase of $61.7 million in 2004 which was primarily driven by our efforts to improve customer service in Wood Flooring during 2004. Also, in 2005 accounts payable and accrued expenses increased by $8.5 million compared with an increase of $61.1 million in 2004. The large increase in 2004 was primarily driven by higher accruals for employee incentives and increased trade payables related primarily to increased capital expenditures. Cash taxes paid were lower in 2005 by $34.4 million primarily due to a restructuring of subsidiary capital that resulted in a tax benefit on debt impairment of $29.6 million.

Net cash used for investing activities was $48.5 million in 2005, compared to $111.7 million in 2004. The decrease was primarily due to $38.3 million in proceeds received from the sale of some notes receivable, the proceeds from the sale of an equity affiliate for $20.6 million and an increase in distributions received from WAVE of $13.0 million.

Net cash totaling $3.9 million was used for our financing activities in 2005, compared to $7.0 million in 2004. The year-to-year change was due to lower payments of long-term debt in 2005 and increased

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short-term borrowing for 2005 working capital needs for certain subsidiaries that are not participating in our Chapter 11 Case.

The increase in cash and cash equivalents was described above (see “Cash Flow”). The decrease in current assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents, was primarily due to the negative translation effects of changes in foreign exchange rates partially offset by an increase in the income tax receivable of $11.2 million and an increase of $10.0 million of the fair market value of hedges related to natural gas and foreign currency exposure of inter-company loans.

The decrease was primarily due to accelerated depreciation and impairments of $24.7 million (see “Impairments of Tangible and Intangible Assets”) and the negative translation effects of changes in foreign exchange rates.