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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

Form 10-K

 

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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013
OR

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     For the transition period from                     to                    

Commission File No. 1-14187

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware   02-0642224

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

P.O. Box 777, 2628 Pearl Road, Medina, Ohio   44258
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(330) 273-5090

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class

 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01   New York Stock Exchange
Rights to Purchase Shares of Common Stock   New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes   þ     No   ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes   ¨     No   þ

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   þ         No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes   þ         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.     þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer  þ   Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  ¨   Smaller reporting company  ¨
     (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes   ¨     No   þ

The aggregate market value of the Common Stock of the Registrant held by non-affiliates (based upon the closing price of the Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on November 30, 2012, the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was approximately $3,775,217,336. For purposes of this information, the 2,211,905 outstanding shares of Common Stock which were owned beneficially as of November 30, 2012 by executive officers and Directors of the Registrant were deemed to be the shares of Common Stock held by affiliates.

As of July 22, 2013, 132,859,812 shares of Common Stock were outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Registrant’s 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013 (the “2013 Annual Report to Stockholders”) are incorporated by reference into Parts I and II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement to be used in connection with the Registrant’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on October 10, 2013 (the “2013 Proxy Statement”) are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Except as otherwise stated, the information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is as of May 31, 2013.

 

 

 


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PART I

  

Item 1.

   Business      3   

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors      10   

Item 1B.

   Unresolved Staff Comments      17   

Item 2.

   Properties      17   

Item 3.

   Legal Proceedings      19   

Item 4.

   Mine Safety Disclosures      19   

Item 4A.

   Executive Officers of the Registrant      20   

PART II

  

Item 5.

   Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities      21   

Item 6.

   Selected Financial Data      22   

Item 7.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      22   

Item 7A.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk      22   

Item 8.

   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data      22   

Item 9.

   Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure      23   

Item 9A.

   Controls and Procedures      23   

Item 9B.

   Other Information      23   

PART III

  

Item 10.

   Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance      24   

Item 11.

   Executive Compensation      24   

Item 12.

   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters      24   

Item 13.

   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence      24   

Item 14.

   Principal Accountant Fees and Services      24   

PART IV

  

Item 15.

   Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules      25   

SIGNATURES

     26   

Exhibit Index

     E-1   

Schedule II

     S-1   

 

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PART I

Item 1.     Business.

THE COMPANY

RPM International Inc., a Delaware corporation, succeeded to the reporting obligations of RPM, Inc., an Ohio corporation, following a 2002 reincorporation transaction. RPM, Inc. was incorporated in 1947 under the name Republic Powdered Metals, Inc. and changed its name to RPM, Inc. in 1971. In connection with the 2002 reincorporation from Ohio to Delaware, we established a new legal structure, which included the formation of two new, wholly owned subsidiaries of RPM International Inc., the RPM Consumer Holding Company and the RPM Industrial Holding Company. These two holding companies, in addition to RPM, Inc., which remained as one of our subsidiaries following the reincorporation, own the various operating companies and other legal entities that make up RPM International Inc. In 2010, RPM, Inc. changed its name to Specialty Products Holding Corp (“SPHC”). At the end of fiscal 2010, SPHC and its Bondex International, Inc. (“Bondex”) subsidiary filed voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions, as a result of which we have deconsolidated SPHC and its subsidiaries from our financial results. See Item 3 – “Legal Proceedings” and Notes A(2), G and O to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

As used herein, the terms “RPM,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to RPM International Inc. and all of our consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. Our principal executive offices are located at 2628 Pearl Road, P.O. Box 777, Medina, Ohio 44258, and our telephone number is (330) 273-5090.

BUSINESS

Our subsidiaries manufacture, market and sell various specialty chemical product lines, including high-quality specialty paints, protective coatings, roofing systems, sealants and adhesives, focusing on the maintenance and improvement needs of both the industrial and consumer markets. Our family of products includes those marketed under brand names such as API, Carboline, DAP, Dri-Eaz, EUCO, Fibergrate, Flecto, Flowcrete, Grupo PV, Hummervoll, Universal Sealants, illbruck, Rust-Oleum, Stonhard, Tremco, Viapol, Watco and Zinsser. As of May 31, 2013, our subsidiaries marketed products in approximately 150 countries and territories and operated manufacturing facilities in approximately 93 locations in the United States, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. Approximately 43% of our sales are generated in international markets through a combination of exports and direct sales in foreign countries. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, we recorded net sales of $4.1 billion.

Available Information

Our Internet website address is www.rpminc.com. We make available free of charge on or through our website our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to these reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Segment Information

Our business is divided into two reportable segments: the industrial reportable segment (“industrial segment”) and the consumer reportable segment (“consumer segment”). Within each reportable segment, we aggregate several operating segments which comprise individual reporting units and product lines that generally address common markets, utilize similar technologies and are able to share manufacturing or distribution capabilities. The industrial segment (RPM Building Solutions Group, RPM Performance Coatings Group and RPM2-Industrial Group), which comprises approximately 65% of our total net sales, includes maintenance and protection products for roofing and waterproofing systems, flooring, corrosion control and other specialty

 

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applications. The consumer segment (RPM2-Consumer Group, Rust-Oleum Group and DAP Group) comprises approximately 35% of our total net sales and includes rust-preventative, special purpose and decorative paints, caulks, sealants, primers, nail enamels and other branded consumer products. See Note Q, “Segment Information,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, which appears in the 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders, and is incorporated herein by reference, for financial information relating to our two reportable segments and financial information by geographic area.

Industrial Segment

Our industrial segment products are sold throughout North America and also account for the majority of our international sales. Our industrial product lines are sold directly to contractors, distributors and end-users, such as owners of industrial manufacturing facilities, public institutions and other commercial customers. Our industrial segment generated $2.6 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013 and includes the following major product lines and brand names:

RPM Building Solutions Group:

 

   

waterproofing and institutional roofing systems used in building protection, maintenance and weatherproofing applications marketed under our Tremco, Republic and Vulkem brand names;

 

   

sealants, tapes and foams that seal and insulate joints in various construction assemblies marketed under our Tremco, illbruck, Dymeric and Spectrem brand names;

 

   

new residential home weatherization systems marketed under our Tuff-N-Dri, Watchdog Waterproofing and Enviro-Dri brand names;

 

   

specialized roofing and building maintenance and related services marketed by our Weatherproofing Technologies subsidiary;

 

   

highly insulated building cladding materials (Exterior Insulating and Finishing Systems, “EIFS”) and related accessories marketed under our FEMA brand;

 

   

specialty industrial adhesives and sealants marketed under our Pactan brand name;

 

   

rolled asphalt roofing materials, waterproofing products, chemical admixtures and industrial epoxy flooring systems marketed under our Viapol brand name; and

 

   

concrete and masonry additives and related construction chemicals marketed under our EUCO, Increte, PSI and Tamms brand names.

RPM Performance Coatings Group:

 

   

high-performance polymer flooring systems for industrial, institutional and commercial facilities, as well as offshore and marine structures and cruise, ferry and navy ships marketed under our Stonhard, Flowcrete, Hummervoll and API brand names;

 

   

industrial and commercial tile systems marketed under our Lock-Tile and Ecoloc brand names;

 

   

fiberglass reinforced plastic gratings and shapes used for industrial platforms, staircases and walkways marketed under our Fibergrate, Chemgrate, Corgrate and Safe-T-Span brand names;

 

   

high-performance, heavy-duty corrosion-control coatings, containment linings, fireproofing and soundproofing products and heat and cryogenic insulation products for a wide variety of industrial infrastructure applications marketed under our Carboline, Nullifire, Grupo PV, A/D Fire, Thermo-Lag, Plasite and Perlifoc brand names; and

 

   

specialty construction products including bridge expansion joints, bridge deck and parking deck membranes, curb and channel drains, highway markings, protective coatings and concrete repair marketed under our Universal Sealants, BridgeCare, StructureCare, Pitchmastic, Nufins, Visul, EnviroKerb, EnviroChannel, EnviroDeck, EnviroGrate and Epoplex brand names.

 

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RPM2-Industrial Group:

 

   

fluorescent colorants and pigments marketed under our Radiant and Dane Color brand names;

 

   

waterproofing and flooring products marketed under our RPM Belgium brand names;

 

   

waterproofing and concrete repair products marketed under our Vandex brand name;

 

   

shellac-based-specialty coatings for industrial and pharmaceutical uses, edible glazes and food coatings marketed under our Mantrose-Haeuser and NatureSeal brand names;

 

   

EIFS marketed in the U.K. and Canada under the Dryvit brand name;

 

   

fire and water damage restoration products marketed under the Dri-Eaz, Microban, Unsmoke and Odorx brand names; and

 

   

professional carpet cleaning and disinfecting products marketed under the Sapphire and Chemspec brand names.

Consumer Segment

Our consumer segment manufactures and markets professional use and do-it-yourself (“DIY”) products for a variety of mainly consumer applications, including home improvement and personal leisure activities. Our consumer segment’s major manufacturing and distribution operations are located primarily in North America, along with a few locations in Europe and Australia. Consumer segment products are sold directly to mass merchandisers, home improvement centers, hardware stores, paint stores, craft shops, cosmetic companies and to other smaller customers through distributors. Our consumer segment generated $1.5 billion in net sales in the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013 and is composed of the following major product lines and brand names:

RPM2-Consumer Group:

 

   

innovative nail care enamels, coatings components and related products for the personal care industry.

Rust-Oleum Group:

 

   

a broad line of coating products to protect and decorate a wide variety of surfaces for the DIY and professional markets which are sold under several key Rust-Oleum brand names, including Stops Rust, American Accents, Painter’s Touch, Specialty, Professional, Universal, Varathane, Watco, Epoxy Shield, Industrial Choice, Labor Saver, Road Warrior, Sierra Performance, Hard Hat, Mathys, CombiColor, Noxyde, Blackfriar, HiChem and MultiSpec. In addition, Rust-Oleum branded products in Canada are marketed under the Rust-Oleum, Tremclad, Varathane and Zinsser brand names;

 

   

a broad line of specialty products targeted to solve problems for the paint contractor and the DIYer for applications that include surface preparation, mold and mildew prevention, wallpaper removal and application, and waterproofing, under our Zinsser, B-I-N, Bulls Eye 1-2-3, Cover-Stain, DIF, FastPrime, Sealcoat, Jomax, Gardz, Perma White, Shieldz, Watertite, Okon, Parks, Papertiger and Walworks brand names;

 

   

deck and fence restoration products marketed by our Wolman Wood Care Products business;

 

   

metallic and faux finish coatings marketed under our Modern Masters brand name;

 

   

innovative exterior wood deck and concrete restoration systems marketed under our Restore brand name; and

 

   

an assortment of other products, including hobby paints and cements marketed under our Testors brand name.

DAP Group:

 

   

a complete line of caulks, sealants, adhesives, insulating foam, spackling, glazing, and other general patch and repair products for home improvement and construction marketed through a wide assortment of DAP branded products, including ’33’, ’53’, ’1012’, 4000, 7000, Alex, Alex Fast Dry, Alex Plus, Alex Ultra,

 

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Alex Flex, Fast Patch, Beats The Nail, Blend-Stick, Blockade, Butyl-Flex, Caulk-Be-Gone, Crack Shot, Custom-Patch, DAP 3.0, DAP CAP, DAPtex Plus, DryDex, Dynaflex 230, Dynagrip, Elastopatch, Fast ’N Final, Kwik Foam, Kwik Seal, Kwik Seal Plus, Mono, Patch Stick, Patch-N-Paint, Plastic Wood, Presto Patch, Quick Plug, Rely-On, Seal ’N Peel, SIDE Winder, Silicone Plus, StrongStik, Weldwood and Phenoseal, which is a brand of Gloucester Company Inc., which is a subsidiary of DAP Products Inc.

Foreign Operations

For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, our foreign operations accounted for approximately 41% of our total net trade sales, excluding any direct exports from the United States. Our direct exports from the United States were approximately 2% of our total net trade sales for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013. In addition, we receive license fees and royalty income from numerous international license agreements, and we also have several joint ventures, which are accounted for under the equity method, operating in various foreign countries. We have manufacturing facilities in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. We also have sales offices or warehouse facilities in Austria, China, The Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, Vietnam and several other countries. Information concerning our foreign operations is set forth in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition, which appears in the 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Competition

We conduct our business in highly competitive markets, and all of our major products face competition from local, regional and national firms. Our markets, however, are fragmented, and we do not face competition across all of our products from any one competitor in particular. Several of our competitors have access to greater financial resources and larger sales organizations than we do. While third-party figures are not necessarily available with respect to the size of our position in the market for each of our products, we believe that we are a major producer of caulks, sealants, patch-and-repair products for the general consumer as well as for the residential building trade; roofing systems; urethane sealants and waterproofing materials; aluminum coatings; cement-based paints; hobby paints; industrial-corrosion-control products; fireproofing; consumer rust-preventative coatings; polymer floorings; fluorescent coatings and pigments; fiberglass-reinforced-plastic gratings; nail polish; water and fire damage restoration products; carpet cleaning systems and shellac-based coatings. However, we do not believe that we have a significant share of the total protective coatings market (on a world-wide basis). The following is a summary of the competition that our key products face in the various markets in which we compete:

Paints, Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants Products

The market for paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants has experienced significant consolidation over the past several decades. However, the market remains fragmented, which creates further consolidation opportunities for industry participants. Many leading suppliers tend to focus on coatings, while other companies focus on adhesives and sealants. Barriers to market entry are relatively high for new market entrants due to the lengthy intervals between product development and market acceptance, the importance of brand identity and the difficulty in establishing a reputation as a reliable supplier of these products. Most of the suppliers, including us, who provide these items have a portfolio of products that span across a wide variety of applications.

Consumer Home Improvement Products.     Within the consumer segment, we generally serve the home improvement market with products designed for niche architectural, rust-preventative, decorative, special purpose, caulking and sealing applications. The products we sell for home improvement include those sold under our DAP, Phenoseal, Rust-Oleum, Watco and Zinsser brand names. Leading manufacturers of home improvement-related coatings, adhesives and sealants market their products to DIY users and contractors through a wide range of distribution channels. These distribution channels include direct sales to home improvement centers, mass merchandisers, hardware and paint stores, and sales through distributors and sales representative

 

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organizations. Competitors in this market generally compete for market share by marketing and building upon brand recognition, providing customer service and developing new products based on customer needs.

Industrial Protective Coatings Products.     Anti-corrosion protective coatings and fireproofing must withstand the destructive elements of nature and operating processes under harsh environments and conditions. Some of the larger consumers of high-performance protective and corrosion control coatings and fireproofing are the oil and gas, pulp and paper, petrochemical, shipbuilding, public utility and bridge and highway industries. In the public sector, corrosion control coatings are used on structures such as bridges and in water and wastewater treatment plants. These markets are highly fragmented. We and our competitors compete for market share by supplying a wide variety of high-quality products and by offering customized solutions. Our industrial coating products are marketed primarily under our Carboline, Plasite, Nullifire, A/D Fire, Thermo-lag, Perlifoc and Epoplex brand names.

Roofing Systems Products

In the roofing industry, re-roofing applications have historically accounted for three-quarters of U.S. demand, with the remaining quarter generated by new roofing applications. The largest manufacturers of roofing systems products focus primarily on residential roofing as well as single-ply systems for low-end, commercial and institutional applications, competing mainly on price and, to a lesser degree, service. In contrast, we compete primarily for the higher-end, multi-ply and modified bitumen applications in the built-up and low-slope roofing industry. This specialty niche within the larger market tends to exhibit fewer commodity-market characteristics, with customers valuing the greater protection and longer life provided by these roofing systems, as well as ongoing maintenance, inspection and technical services. We are also very active in the growing market of sustainable roofing systems. Typical customers demanding higher-performance roofing systems include governmental facilities, universities, schools, hospitals, museums and certain manufacturing facilities. Our roofing systems are primarily marketed under our Tremco brand.

Construction Chemical Products

Flooring Systems Products.     Polymer flooring systems are used in industrial, commercial and, to a lesser extent, residential applications to provide a smooth, seamless surface that is impervious to penetration by water and other substances while being easy to clean and maintain. These systems are particularly well-suited for clean environments such as pharmaceutical, food and beverage and healthcare facilities. In addition, the fast installation time and long-term durability of these systems and products make them ideal for industrial floor repair and restoration. Polymer flooring systems are based on epoxy polyurethane and methylmethacrylate resins. Most of these flooring systems are applied during new construction, but there is also a significant repair and renovation market. Key performance attributes in polymer flooring systems that distinguish competitors for these applications include static control, chemical resistance, contamination control, durability and aesthetics. We market our flooring systems under the Stonhard, Flowcrete and Hummervoll and API brand names.

FRP Grating and Structural Composites.     Fiberglass reinforced plastic grating, or FRP, is used primarily in industrial and, to a lesser extent, commercial applications. FRP grating exhibits many specialized features, which make it a beneficial alternative to traditional steel or aluminum grating. These include a high strength-to-weight ratio, high corrosion resistance, electrical and thermal non-conductivity, and molded-in color, which eliminates the need for repainting. FRP grating is used for platforms, walkways, stairs and structures for a variety of applications, including those in the food and beverage, chemical processing, water-wastewater, pulp and paper, and offshore oil and gas industries. Other structural composites include trench drains, channel drains, curbing and structural members. Key attributes that differentiate competitors in these markets include product quality, depth of product line, and design-and-fabrication services. Our products for these applications are sold under our Fibergrate, Chemgrate, Corgrate, Safe-T-Span, EnviroKerb, EnviroChannel, EnviroDeck and EnviroGrate brand names.

Sealants, Waterproofing, Concrete and Masonry Products.     Sealants, which are used primarily for commercial buildings, include urethane, silicone, latex, butyl and hybrid technology products, and are designed to be installed in construction joints for the purpose of providing an air and water-tight seal. Waterproof coatings,

 

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usually urethane based, are installed in exposed and buried applications to waterproof and protect concrete. Structural and traffic bearing membranes are used in a variety of applications for bridge deck construction and restoration and the protection and preservation of parking structures. In the concrete and masonry additives market, a variety of chemicals and fibers can be added to concrete and masonry to improve the processability, performance, or appearance of these products. Chemical concrete admixtures are typically grouped according to their functional characteristics, such as water-reducers, set controllers, superplasticizers and air-entraining agents. The key attributes that differentiate competitors for these applications include quality assurance, on-the-job consultation and value-added, highly engineered products. We primarily offer products marketed under our Tremco, EUCO, illbruck, Tamms, Republic, Vulkem, Dymeric, Increte, Tuff-N-Dri, Nufins, StructureCare, BridgeCare, Pitchmastic, Watchdog Waterproofing, PSI, Tuf-Strand and Enviro-Dri brand names for this line of business.

Intellectual Property

Our intellectual property portfolios include valuable patents, trade secrets and know-how, domain names, trademarks, trade and brand names. In addition, through our subsidiaries, we continue to conduct significant research and technology development activities. Among our most significant intangibles are our Rust-Oleum ® , Carboline ® , DAP ® , illbruck ® and Tremco ® trademarks.

Rust-Oleum Brands Company and some of our other subsidiaries own more than 900 trademark registrations or applications in the United States and numerous other countries for the trademark “Rust-Oleum ® ” and other trademarks covering a variety of rust-preventative, decorative, general purpose, specialty, industrial and professional coatings sold by Rust-Oleum Corporation and related companies.

Carboline Company, and some of our other subsidiaries, own two United States trademark registrations for the trademark “Carboline ® .” Carboline Company and some of our other subsidiaries also own more than 250 other trademark registrations or applications in the United States and numerous other countries covering the products sold by the Carboline Company.

DAP Brands Company and other subsidiaries of the Company own more than 450 trademark registrations or applications in the United States and numerous other countries for the “DAP ® ” trademark, the “Putty Knife design” trademark and other trademarks covering products sold under the DAP brand and related brands.

Tremco Incorporated and some of our other subsidiaries own more than 75 registrations for the trademark “Tremco ® ” in the United States and numerous countries covering a variety of roofing, sealants and coating products. There are also many other trademarks of Tremco Incorporated that are the subject of registrations or application in the United States and numerous other countries, bringing the total number of registrations and applications to more than 950.

Our other principal product trademarks include: Alumanation ® , B-I-N ® , Bitumastic ® , Bulls Eye 1-2-3 ® , Chemgrate ® , Dymeric ® , EUCO ® , Flecto ® , Fibergrate ® , Floquil ® , Geoflex ® , illbruck ® , Paraseal ® , Permaroof ® , Plasite ® , Sanitile ® , Stonblend ® , Stonclad ® , Stonhard ® , Stonlux ® , Testors ® , Varathane ® , Vulkem ® , Woolsey ® , Zinsser ® and Z-Spar ® ; and, in Europe, Flowcrete tm , Nullifire ® , Radglo ® and Martin Mathys tm . Our existing and pending trademark registrations are valid for a variety of different terms of up to 20 years, and may be renewable as long as the trademarks continue to be used and all other local conditions for renewal are met. Our trademark registrations are maintained and renewed on a regular basis as required.

Raw Materials

The sources and availability of the raw materials we use in our business continue to be adequate to meet our current and projected needs. Over the past 12 months, in general we experienced steady raw material costs. Certain material costs experienced significant (and usually volatile) cost increases due to increasing global demand, unusually high planned and unplanned raw material production shutdowns, certain lower-than-normal global crop yields, certain escalating feedstock costs, foreign exchange effects, China export controls and tariffs, supplier consolidation and related pricing discipline, and decreased natural gas costs relative to the cost of oil, which has caused cracking optimization and, therefore, a reduction in the supply of certain materials. On a long-term basis, we anticipate the costs of the raw materials we use will continue to be subject to upward pressure.

 

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Seasonal Factors

Our business is dependent, to a significant extent, on external weather factors. We historically experience stronger sales and net income in our first, second and fourth fiscal quarters, which are the three month periods ending August 31, November 30 and May 31, respectively, while we have experienced weaker performance in our third fiscal quarter.

Customers

Ten large consumer segment customers, such as DIY home centers, on a combined basis represented approximately 22%, 22% and 23% of our total net sales for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Except for sales to these customers, our business is not dependent upon any one customer or small group of customers, but is largely dispersed over a substantial number of customers.

Backlog

We historically have not had a significant backlog of orders, and we did not have a significant backlog at May 31, 2013.

Research and Development

Our research and development work is performed at various laboratory locations. During fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, we spent approximately $49.3 million, $45.4 million and $40.9 million, respectively, on research and development activities. In addition to this laboratory work, we view our field technical service as being integral to the success of our research activities. Our research and development activities and our field technical service costs are both included as part of our selling, general and administrative expenses.

Environmental Matters

We are subject to a broad range of laws and regulations dealing with environmental, health and safety issues for the various locations around the world in which we conduct our business. These laws and regulations include, but are not limited to, the following major areas:

 

   

the sale, export, generation, storage, handling, use and transportation of hazardous materials;

 

   

the emission and discharge of hazardous materials into the soil, water and air; and

 

   

the health and safety of our employees.

We are also required to obtain permits from various governmental authorities for certain operations. We cannot guarantee that our subsidiaries or their plants have been or will be at all times in complete compliance with all such laws, regulations and permits. If we, or any of our subsidiaries, violate or fail to comply with these laws, regulations or permits, we could be fined or otherwise sanctioned by regulators.

Certain environmental laws assess liability on current or previous owners or operators of real property for the cost of removal or remediation of hazardous substances. Persons who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous substances also may be responsible for the cost of removal or remediation of these substances, even if such persons never owned or operated any disposal or treatment facility. Certain of our subsidiaries are involved in various environmental claims, proceedings and/or remedial activities relating to facilities currently or previously owned, operated or used by these subsidiaries, or their predecessors. In addition, we or our subsidiaries, together with other parties, have been designated as potentially responsible parties, or PRPs, under federal and state environmental laws for the remediation of hazardous waste at certain disposal sites. In addition to clean-up actions brought by federal, state and local agencies, plaintiffs could raise personal injury, natural resource damage or other private claims due to the presence of hazardous substances on a property. Environmental laws often impose liability even if the owner or operator did not know of, or was not responsible for, the release of hazardous substances.

 

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We have incurred in the past, and will continue to incur in the future, costs to comply with environmental laws. Environmental laws and regulations are complex, change frequently and have tended to become increasingly stringent over time. In addition, the related costs may vary depending on the particular facts and development of new information. As a result, our operating expenses and continuing capital expenditures related to compliance with environmental laws may increase, and more stringent standards also may limit our operating flexibility. A significant increase in these costs and capital expenditures could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. In addition, to the extent hazardous materials exist on or under our real property, the value and future use of that real property may be adversely affected. For information regarding environmental accruals, see Note P, “Contingencies and Loss Reserves,” of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements, which appears in the 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders, and is incorporated herein by reference. For more information concerning certain environmental matters affecting us, see “Item 3 — Legal Proceedings — Environmental Proceedings” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Employees

As of May 31, 2013, we employed 10,553 persons, of whom 871 were represented by unions under contracts which expire at varying times in the future. We believe that all relations with employees and their unions are good.

Item 1A.     Risk Factors.

You should carefully consider the following risks, as well as the other information contained or incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, in evaluating us, our business and your investment in us.

The SPHC and Bondex Chapter 11 proceedings involve various risks and uncertainties that could have a material effect on us.

There are a number of issues and matters to be resolved in connection with the SPHC and Bondex Chapter 11 proceedings, including, among others, the following:

 

   

the ultimate asbestos liability of the filing entities;

 

   

the outcome of negotiations with a committee of asbestos personal injury claimants and the representative for unknown future asbestos claimants, as well as other participants in the Chapter 11 proceedings, concerning, among other things, the size and structure of a trust to satisfy the asbestos liability and the means for funding that trust; and

 

   

the Bankruptcy Court’s decisions relating to numerous substantive and procedural aspects of the Chapter 11 proceedings, including with regard to the length of time the existing preliminary injunction that prohibits derivative asbestos liability lawsuits and other actions from being brought against RPM International and other non-filing affiliates of the filing entities remains in effect, and estimation of the aggregate asbestos liability of the filing entities.

The ability of the filing entities to successfully reorganize will depend, among other things, on their ability to both (i) reach an acceptable agreement with the asbestos claimants and the future claims representative that satisfies all applicable legal requirements and (ii) obtain the requisite court approvals for the proposed reorganization. We cannot ensure that these entities can successfully reorganize nor can we give any assurances as to the impact of any such reorganization on the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of the filing entities and their subsidiary businesses. We are also unable to predict the timing of any of the foregoing matters or the Chapter 11 proceedings themselves.

As a result of the Chapter 11 filing, the filing entities are precluded from paying dividends to shareholders and making payments on any pre-bankruptcy filing accounts or notes payable that are due and owing to any other entity within the RPM group of companies (the “Pre-Petition Intercompany Payables”) and other pre-petition creditors during the pendency of the Chapter 11 proceedings, without the Bankruptcy Court’s approval. Moreover, no assurances can be given that any of the Pre-Petition Intercompany Payables will be paid or otherwise satisfied in connection with the confirmation of a SPHC plan of reorganization. As of May 30, 2010, the day prior to the Chapter 11 filing, SPHC and its subsidiaries had Pre-Petition Intercompany Payables of approximately $209.6 million and pre-petition intercompany receivables from other entities within the RPM group of companies (other than subsidiaries of SPHC) of approximately $87.3 million.

 

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On May 20, 2013, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware issued an opinion estimating the current and future asbestos claims associated with Bondex and SPHC at approximately $1.17 billion. The estimation hearing represents one step in the legal process in helping to determine the amount of potential funding for a 524(g) asbestos trust. Bondex and SPHC firmly believe that the opinion substantially overstates the amount of their liability and is not supported by the facts or the law. The debtors have filed an appeal of the decision with the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and are seeking certification of the appeal directly to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. We have also separately filed an appeal. The asbestos claimants and the future claims representative have moved to dismiss the appeals, arguing that the estimation order is not a final, appealable order. Bondex, SPHC and we believe that the order is final and appealable, and that, even if it were not, the appeals should be treated as motions to appeal which should be granted. It is anticipated that the appeal process could take an additional two to three years. That time period could be shorter if the appeal is certified to and heard directly by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

We also expect that in the Chapter 11 proceedings, various claims may be asserted against RPM International, including allegations that we are liable for the asbestos-related liabilities of the filing entities. There is also a possibility that the bankruptcy court could lift the injunction precluding litigation of asbestos claims against us and permitting such claims against us in the tort system. Although we believe we have no responsibility for asbestos liabilities of the filing entities, we cannot assure you that the resolution of such claims, or the perception that RPM International may have a risk of exposure to liability for the asbestos-related liabilities of the filing entities, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or the market price of our securities. We believe that the Bankruptcy Court’s estimation opinion, if not vacated on appeal, may increase the likelihood that claims may be asserted against RPM International alleging that we are liable for the asbestos-related liabilities of the filing entities. Moreover it is uncertain whether, and to what extent, we may contribute to an asbestos trust or whether any channeling injunction entered in connection with a plan of reorganization will extend to all non-filing affiliates of the filing entities, including RPM International. We also believe that the Bankruptcy Court’s estimation opinion, if not vacated on appeal, may make it more difficult to reach a negotiated arrangement concerning the terms of any 524(g) trust.

Our operations have been adversely affected by global market and economic conditions.

The late-2000s global recession had an adverse effect on our operating results. Both of our segments felt the impact of the global economic decline. Although we have seen our operations rebound since then, our operations could be adversely affected by global economic conditions if global markets were to decline in the future. The late-2000s recession resulted, and future economic declines may result, in decreased revenue, gross margin, earnings or growth rates and difficulty in managing inventory levels and collection of customer receivables. We also have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, increased competitive pricing pressure. In addition, customer difficulties have resulted, and could result in the future, in increases in bad debt write-offs and adjustments to our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable.

Global economic and capital market conditions may cause our access to capital to be more difficult in the future and/or costs to secure such capital more expensive.

We may need new or additional financing in the future to provide liquidity to conduct our operations, expand our business or refinance existing indebtedness. Any sustained weakness in general economic conditions and/or U.S. or global capital markets could adversely affect our ability to raise capital on favorable terms or at all. From time to time we have relied, and we may also rely in the future, on access to financial markets as a source of liquidity for working capital requirements, acquisitions and general corporate purposes. Our access to funds under our credit facility is dependent on the ability of the financial institutions that are parties to that facility to meet their funding commitments. Those financial institutions may not be able to meet their funding commitments if they experience shortages of capital and liquidity or if they experience excessive volumes of borrowing requests within a short period of time. Moreover, the obligations of the financial institutions under our credit facility are several and not joint and, as a result, a funding default by one or more institutions does not need to be made up by the others. Longer term volatility and continued disruptions in the capital and credit markets as a result of uncertainty, changing or increased regulation of financial institutions, reduced alternatives

 

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or failures of significant financial institutions could adversely affect our access to the liquidity needed for our businesses in the longer term. Such disruptions could require us to take measures to conserve cash until the markets stabilize or until alternative credit arrangements or other funding for our business needs can be arranged.

Volatility in the equity markets or interest rates could substantially increase our pension costs and required pension contributions.

We sponsor qualified defined benefit pension plans and various other nonqualified postretirement plans. The qualified defined benefit pension plans are funded with trust assets invested in a diversified portfolio of debt and equity securities and other investments. Among other factors, changes in interest rates, investment returns and the market value of plan assets can (i) affect the level of plan funding; (ii) cause volatility in the net periodic pension cost; and (iii) increase our future contribution requirements. A significant decrease in investment returns or the market value of plan assets or a significant decrease in interest rates could increase our net periodic pension costs and adversely affect our results of operations. A significant increase in our contribution requirements with respect to our qualified defined benefit pension plans could have an adverse impact on our cash flow.

The results of our annual testing of goodwill and other intangible assets have required, and in the future may require that we incur non-cash impairment charges.

As of May 31, 2013, we had approximately $1.6 billion in goodwill and other intangible assets. The Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) section 350 requires that goodwill be tested at least on an annual basis, or more frequently as impairment indicators arise, using either a qualitative assessment or a fair-value approach at the reporting unit level. We perform our annual required impairment tests, which involve the use of estimates related to the fair market values of the reporting units with which goodwill is associated, as of the first day of our fourth fiscal quarter. The evaluation of our long-lived assets for impairment includes determining whether indicators of impairment exist, which is a subjective process that takes into account both internal and external factors. Impairment assessment requires the use of significant judgment with regard to estimates and assumptions surrounding future results of operations and cash flows. For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, our impairment testing did not result in any impairment loss. In the future, if global economic conditions were to decline significantly, or if our reporting units experienced significant declines in business, we may incur substantial non-cash goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges. The amount of any such impairment charge could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Our significant amount of indebtedness could have a material adverse impact on our business.

Our total debt levels increased to approximately $1.4 billion at May 31, 2013 from $1.1 billion at May 31, 2012, which compares with $1.2 billion in stockholders’ equity at May 31, 2013. Our level of indebtedness could have important consequences. For example, it could:

 

   

require us to dedicate a material portion of our cash flow from operations to make payments on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the cash flow available to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, dividend payments, stock repurchases or other general corporate requirements;

 

   

result in a downgrading of our credit rating, which would increase our borrowing costs, adversely affect our financial results, and make it more difficult for us to raise capital;

 

   

restrict our operational flexibility and reduce our ability to conduct certain transactions, since our credit facility contains certain restrictive financial and operating covenants;

 

   

limit our flexibility to adjust to changing business and market conditions, which would make us more vulnerable to a downturn in general economic conditions; and

 

   

have a material adverse effect on our short-term liquidity if large debt maturities occur in close succession.

Fluctuations in the supply and prices of raw materials may negatively impact our financial results.

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materials are generally available on the open market and from a variety of producers. From time to time, however, the prices and availability of these raw materials fluctuate, which could impair our ability to procure necessary materials or increase the cost of manufacturing our products. The costs of the raw materials we use are under generally upward pressure due to escalating energy and related feedstock costs, increased levels of global demand, improved levels of supplier pricing discipline and declines in the value of the U.S. dollar. If the prices of raw materials continue to increase and we are unable to pass these increases on to our customers, we could experience reduced gross profit margins.

The markets in which we operate are highly competitive and some of our competitors are much larger than we are and may have greater financial resources than we do.

The markets in which we operate are fragmented, and we do not face competition from any one company across all of our product lines. However, any significant increase in competition, as a result of the consolidation of competitors or otherwise, may cause us to lose market share or compel us to reduce prices to remain competitive, which could result in reduced gross profit margins. Increased competition may also impair our ability to grow or to maintain our current levels of revenues and earnings. Companies that compete in our markets include Akzo Nobel, Ferro, H.B. Fuller, Masco, PPG, Sherwin-Williams and Valspar. Several of these companies are much larger than we are and may have greater financial resources than we do. Increased competition with these companies could prevent the institution of price increases or could require price reductions or increased spending to maintain our market share, any of which could adversely affect our results of operations.

We depend on a number of large customers for a significant portion of our net sales and, therefore, significant declines in the level of purchases by any of these key customers could harm our business.

Some of our operating companies, particularly in the consumer segment, face a substantial amount of customer concentration. Our key consumer segment customers include Ace Hardware, Cotter & Company, Do It Best, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards, Orgill, Rona, Wal-Mart and W.W. Grainger. Sales to our ten largest consumer segment customers accounted for approximately 22%, 22% and 23% of our total net sales for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and 63%, 67% and 68%, respectively, of the consumer segment’s net sales for those same fiscal years. If we were to lose one or more of our key customers, or experience a delay or cancellation of a significant order, or incur a significant decrease in the level of purchases from any of our key customers, or experience difficulty in collecting amounts due from a key customer, our net revenues could decline and our operating results could be reduced materially.

Many of our customers operate in cyclical industries, and downward economic cycles may have a material adverse effect on our business.

Many of our customers, across both reportable segments, are in businesses and industries that are cyclical in nature and sensitive to changes in general economic conditions, interest rates, construction activity, and other factors, including changes in consumer spending and preferences. As a result, the demand for our products by these customers depends, in part, upon general economic conditions. Downward economic cycles affecting the markets of our customers may reduce the sales of our products resulting in material reductions to our revenues and net earnings.

A loss in the actual or perceived value of our brands could limit or reduce the demand for our products.

Our family of products includes a number of well-known brand names that are used in a variety of industrial maintenance, consumer DIY and professional applications. We believe that continuing to maintain the strength of our brands is critical to increasing demand for our products and maintaining their widespread acceptance among our customers. The reputations of our branded products depend on numerous factors, including the successful advertising and marketing of our brand names, consumer acceptance, the availability of similar products from our competitors, and our ability to maintain our products’ quality and technological advantages. A loss in the actual or perceived value of our brands could limit or reduce the demand for our products.

 

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Our business and financial condition could be adversely affected if we are unable to protect our material trademarks and other proprietary information.

We have numerous valuable patents, trade secrets and know-how, domain names, trademarks and trade names, including certain marks that are significant to our business, which are identified under Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Despite our efforts to protect our trademarks and other proprietary rights from unauthorized use or disclosure, other parties, including our former employees or consultants, may attempt to disclose, obtain or use our proprietary information or marks without our authorization. Unauthorized use of our trademarks, or unauthorized use or disclosure of our other intellectual property, could negatively impact our business and financial condition.

The chemical and construction products industries in which we operate expose us to inherent risks of legal and warranty claims and other litigation-related costs, which could adversely impact our business.

As a participant in the chemical and construction products industries, we face an inherent risk of exposure to legal claims in the event that the failure, use or misuse of our products results, or is alleged to result, in bodily injury and/or property damage. Many of our industrial segment products are used in industrial, commercial or institutional building construction projects. In some instances, our companies offer extended term warranties and as a result, from time to time we may experience higher levels of warranty expense, which is typically reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Compliance with environmental laws and regulations could subject us to unforeseen future expenditures or liabilities, which could have a material adverse impact on our business.

We are subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations in the U.S., Canada and other foreign countries where we conduct business. Governmental and regulatory authorities impose various laws and regulations on us that relate to environmental protection, the sale and export of certain chemicals or hazardous materials, and various health and safety matters, including the discharge of pollutants into the air and water, the handling, use, treatment, storage and clean-up of solid and hazardous wastes, the use of certain chemicals in product formulations, and the investigation and remediation of soil and groundwater affected by hazardous substances. These laws and regulations include the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, and various other federal, state, provincial, local and international statutes. In addition, these laws and regulations often impose strict, retroactive and joint and several liability for the costs of, and damages resulting from, cleaning up our or our predecessors’ past or present facilities and third party disposal sites. We are currently undertaking remedial activities at a number of facilities and properties and have received notices under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) or analogous state laws of liability or potential liability in connection with the disposal of material from our current or former operations. Further, we also could be subject to future liability resulting from conditions that are currently unknown to us that could be discovered in the future.

The environmental laws under which we operate are numerous, complicated and often increasingly stringent, and may be applied retroactively. As a result, we have not always been and may not always be in full compliance with all environmental, health and safety laws and regulations in every jurisdiction in which we conduct our business. In addition, if we violate or fail to comply with environmental laws, we could be fined or otherwise sanctioned by regulators. We also could be liable for consequences arising out of human exposure to hazardous substances relating to our products or operations. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee that we will not be required to make additional expenditures to remain in or to achieve compliance with environmental laws in the future or that any such additional expenditures will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Our businesses are subject to extensive environmental and safety laws and regulations that may restrict or adversely impact our ability to conduct our business.

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from agencies in the states, provinces, and countries in which they operate. If regulatory permits or registrations are delayed, restricted, or rejected, subsequent operations at our businesses could be delayed or restricted.

Any regulatory agency could reject or delay the review of any of our business filings. Delays in obtaining necessary permits and registrations could have an adverse effect on our results of operations. Failure to comply with applicable environmental and safety laws and regulations or permit requirements could result in substantial civil or criminal fines and penalties or enforcement actions, including regulatory or judicial orders enjoining or curtailing operations, remedial or corrective measures, installations of pollution control equipment, or other actions. This could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

If our efforts in acquiring and integrating other companies or product lines or establishing joint ventures fail, our business may not grow.

As part of our growth strategy, we intend to continue pursuing acquisitions of complementary businesses or products and creating joint ventures. Our ability to continue to grow in this manner depends upon our ability to identify, negotiate and finance suitable acquisitions or joint venture arrangements. In addition, acquisitions and their subsequent integration involve a number of risks, including, but not limited to:

 

   

inaccurate assessments of disclosed liabilities and the potentially adverse effects of undisclosed liabilities;

 

   

unforeseen difficulties in assimilating acquired companies, their products, and their culture into our existing business;

 

   

unforeseen delays in realizing the benefits from acquired companies or product lines, including projected efficiencies, cost savings, revenue synergies and profit margins;

 

   

unforeseen diversion of our management’s time and attention from other business matters;

 

   

unforeseen difficulties resulting from insufficient prior experience in any new markets we may enter;

 

   

unforeseen difficulties in retaining key employees and customers of acquired businesses; and

 

   

increases in our indebtedness and contingent liabilities, which could in turn restrict our ability to raise additional capital when needed or to pursue other important elements of our business strategy.

Execution of our acquisition strategy with respect to some companies or product lines could fail or could result in unanticipated costs to us that were not apparent despite our due diligence efforts, either of which could hinder our growth or adversely impact our results of operations.

Our credit facility contains restrictions on certain mergers and asset dispositions.

We derive a significant amount of our revenues from foreign markets, which subjects us to additional business risks that could adversely affect our results of operations.

Our foreign manufacturing operations accounted for approximately 41% of our net trade sales for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, not including exports directly from the U.S. which accounted for approximately 2% of our net trade sales for fiscal 2013. Our international operations could be adversely affected by changes in political and economic conditions, inflation rates, trade protection measures, restrictions on foreign investments and repatriation of earnings, changing intellectual property rights, difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations and changes in regulatory requirements that restrict the sales of our products or increase our costs. Also, changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies could potentially result in material volatility in our costs and earnings and may also adversely affect the carrying values of our assets located outside the U.S.

We could be adversely affected by violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar worldwide anti-bribery laws.

The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (‘‘FCPA’’) and similar worldwide anti-bribery laws generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to governmental officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Our policies mandate compliance with these anti-bribery laws. We operate in many parts of the world that have experienced governmental corruption to some degree, and in certain

 

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circumstances, strict compliance with anti-bribery laws may conflict with local customs and practices. Although we have internal controls and procedures designed to ensure compliance with these regulations, there can be no assurance that our controls and procedures will prevent a violation of these regulations. Violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt our business and result in a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

Our operations are subject to the effect of global tax law changes, some of which have been, and may be in the future, retroactive in application.

Our operations are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign tax laws and regulations which govern, among other things, taxes on worldwide income. Any potential tax law changes may, for example, increase applicable tax rates, have retroactive application, or impose stricter compliance requirements in the jurisdictions in which we operate, which could reduce our consolidated net earnings.

In that regard, in June 2013, Canada Bill C-48, Technical Tax Amendments Act, 2012, received Royal Assent. The legislation includes, among other items, a number of amendments which are effective on both a retroactive and prospective basis. We are in the process of analyzing the overall impact of the legislation. However, our initial estimate of the incremental Canadian income tax expense for the retroactive period due to this law change is in the range of $10.0 million to $14.0 million.

In response to, for instance, the recent economic crisis and the recent recession, governments may revise tax laws, regulations or official interpretations in ways that could have a significant impact on us, including modifications that could, for example, reduce the profits that we can effectively realize from our non-U.S. operations, or that could require costly changes to those operations, or the way in which they are structured. If changes in tax laws, regulations or interpretations were to significantly increase the tax rates on non-U.S. income, our effective tax rate could increase, our profits could be reduced, and if such increases were a result of our status as a U.S. company, could place us at a disadvantage to our non-U.S. competitors if those competitors remain subject to lower local tax rates.

Further, legislative and regulatory action may be taken in the U.S. which, if ultimately enacted, could subject us to increased taxes which could adversely affect our effective tax rate.

We cannot predict the outcome or timing of any specific legislative, regulatory or other tax proposals or changes.

We could be adversely affected by failure to comply with federal, state and local government procurement regulations and requirements.

We have contracts with federal, state and local governmental entities, and are required to comply with specific procurement regulations and other requirements relating to those contracts. These requirements, although customary in government contracts, impact our performance and compliance costs. Failure to comply with procurement regulations and requirements could result in reductions of the value of contracts, contract modifications or termination, and the assessment of penalties and fines, which could negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition. Our failure to comply with these regulations and requirements could also lead to suspension or debarment, for cause, from government contracting or subcontracting for a period of time, which could have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition and could have a negative impact on our reputation and ability to procure other government contracts in the future.

Terrorist activities and other acts of violence or war, natural disasters and other disruptions have negatively impacted in the past and could negatively impact in the future the U.S. and foreign countries, the financial markets, the industries in which we compete, our operations and profitability.

Terrorist activities and natural disasters have contributed to economic instability in the U.S. and elsewhere, and further acts of terrorism, violence, war or natural disasters could affect the industries in which we compete, our ability to purchase raw materials, our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, terrorist activities and natural disasters may directly impact our physical facilities or those of our suppliers or customers, which could impact our sales, our production capability and our ability to deliver products to our customers.

 

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Disruptions could also occur due to cyber-attacks, computer or equipment malfunction (accidental or intentional), operator error or process failures. Any disruption of our ability to produce or distribute our products could result in a material decrease in our revenues or significant additional costs to replace, repair or insure our assets, which could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Although we have insurance, it may not cover every potential risk associated with our operations.

Although we maintain insurance of various types to cover many of the risks and hazards that apply to our operations, our insurance may not cover every potential risk associated with our operations. The occurrence of a significant adverse event, the risks of which are not fully covered by insurance, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Moreover, no assurance can be given that we will be able to maintain adequate insurance in the future at rates we consider reasonable.

Adverse weather conditions may reduce the demand for some of our products and could have a negative effect on our sales.

From time to time, adverse weather conditions in certain parts of the U.S. and other countries in which we do business have had an adverse effect on our sales of paint, coatings and related products. For example, unusually cold and rainy weather, especially during the general construction and exterior painting season, could have an adverse effect on sales of our exterior paint products. As a result, we have historically experienced weaker sales and net income in our third fiscal quarter (December through February) in comparison to our performance during our other fiscal quarters.

Item 1B.     Unresolved Staff Comments.

Not Applicable.

Item 2.     Properties.

Our corporate headquarters and a plant and offices for one subsidiary are located on a 119-acre site, which we own in Medina, Ohio. As of May 31, 2013, our operations occupied a total of approximately 11.5 million square feet, with the majority, approximately 9.4 million square feet, devoted to manufacturing, assembly and storage. Of the approximately 11.5 million square feet occupied, approximately 5.6 million square feet are owned and approximately 5.9 million square feet are occupied under operating leases.

 

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Set forth below is a description, as of May 31, 2013, of our principal facilities which we believe are material to our operations:

 

Location

 

Business/Segment

  Approximate
Square Feet  of
Floor Space
   

Leased or

Owned

Pleasant Prairie,
Wisconsin
 

Rust-Oleum

(Consumer)

    303,200     Owned
Toronto, Ontario,
Canada
 

Tremco

(Industrial)

    207,160     Owned
Dayton, Nevada  

Carboline

(Industrial)

    184,533     Owned
Newark, New Jersey  

Rust-Oleum

(Consumer)

    182,418     Owned
Cleveland, Ohio  

Euclid Chemical

(Industrial)

    178,838     Owned
Cleveland, Ohio  

Tremco

(Industrial)

    160,300     Owned
Bodenwoehr, Germany  

illbruck

(Industrial)

    151,171     Owned
Baltimore, Maryland  

DAP

(Consumer)

    144,200     Owned
Hagerstown, Maryland  

Rust-Oleum

(Consumer)

    143,000     Owned
Arkel, Netherlands  

illbruck

(Industrial)

    140,067     Owned
Tipp City, Ohio  

DAP

(Consumer)

    140,000     Owned
Zelem, Belgium  

Rust-Oleum

(Consumer)

    136,150     Owned
Attelboro, Massachusetts  

Rust-Oleum

(Consumer)

    133,650     Owned
Lake Charles, Louisiana  

Carboline

(Industrial)

    114,287     Owned
Lesage, West Virginia  

Rust-Oleum

(Consumer)

    112,000     Owned
Somerset, New Jersey  

Rust-Oleum

(Consumer)

    110,000     Owned
Wigan, Lanc,
United Kingdom
 

Tremco

(Industrial)

    106,020     Owned
Maple Shade,
New Jersey
 

Stonhard

(Industrial)

    77,500     Owned
Dallas, Texas  

DAP

(Consumer)

    74,000     Owned
Kenosha, Wisconsin  

Rust-Oleum

(Consumer)

    600,000     Leased
Vaughan, Ontario,
Canada
 

Rust-Oleum

(Consumer)

    213,847     Leased
Paterson, New Jersey  

RPM2-Consumer

(Consumer)

    185,947     Leased
Baltimore, Maryland  

DAP

(Consumer)

    168,555     Leased
Williamsport, Maryland  

Rust-Oleum

(Consumer)

    162,058     Leased
Burlington, Washington  

RPM2-Industrial

(Industrial)

    113,875     Leased

 

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We lease certain of our properties under long-term leases. Some of these leases provide for increased rent based on an increase in the cost-of-living index. For information concerning our rental obligations, see Note L, “Leases” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, which appears in the 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference. Under many of our leases, we are obligated to pay certain varying insurance costs, utilities, real property taxes and other costs and expenses.

We believe that our manufacturing plants and office facilities are well maintained and suitable for our operations.

Item 3.     Legal Proceedings.

Asbestos Litigation and the Bankruptcy Filings by SPHC and Bondex

On May 31, 2010, Bondex International, Inc. (“Bondex”) and its parent, Specialty Products Holding Corp. (“SPHC”), filed voluntary petitions in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”) to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). SPHC is the parent company of Bondex and also serves as the parent company for various operating companies that are not part of the reorganization filing, including Chemical Specialties Manufacturing Corp., Day-Glo Color Corp., Dryvit Systems, Inc. through Dryvit Holdings, Inc., Guardian Protection Products Inc., Kop-Coat Inc., TCI, Inc. and RPM Wood Finishes Group, Inc. (collectively with SPHC and Bondex, the “Deconsolidated Group”). SPHC and Bondex (the “filing entities”) took this action as a means to permanently and comprehensively resolve all pending and future asbestos-related liability claims associated with Bondex and SPHC. As a result of the filing, all litigation related to Bondex and SPHC asbestos personal injury claims has been stayed, with the exception of the cases referred to in Note A(2) to the Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to which the stay was lifted. The Chapter 11 proceedings are intended to enable the filing entities to establish a section 524(g) trust accompanied by a court order that will direct all existing and future SPHC-related and Bondex-related claims to such trust, which will then compensate only meritorious claims at appropriate values. See Item 1A — “Risk Factors” for further information concerning the effects of the Chapter 11 proceedings.

In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, when a subsidiary whose financial statements were previously consolidated with those of its parent (as SPHC’s were with ours) becomes subject to the control of a government, court, administrator or regulator (including filing for protection under the Bankruptcy Code), whether solvent or insolvent, deconsolidation of that subsidiary is generally required. As discussed in Note A(2) to the Consolidated Financial Statements, our investment in SPHC is recorded under the cost method effective May 31, 2010. The cost method requires us to present the net assets of SPHC at May 31, 2010, as an investment and not recognize any income or loss from SPHC in our results of operations during the reorganization period. Our net investment in SPHC is carried at a zero value. When SPHC emerges from the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court, the subsequent accounting will be determined based upon the applicable circumstances and facts at such time, including the terms of any plan of reorganization. See Note O to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Environmental Proceedings

As previously reported, several of our subsidiaries are, from time to time, identified as a “potentially responsible party” under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and similar state environmental statutes. In some cases, our subsidiaries are participating in the cost of certain clean-up efforts or other remedial actions. Our share of such costs to date, however, has not been material and management believes that these environmental proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations. See “Item 1 — Business — Environmental Matters,” in this Annual Report on Form  10-K.

Item 4.     Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

 

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Item 4A.     Executive Officers of the Registrant*.

The name, age and positions of each of our Executive Officers as of July xx, 2013 are as follows:

 

Name

   Age     

Position and Offices Held

Frank C. Sullivan

     52       Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Ronald A. Rice

     50       President and Chief Operating Officer

Paul G. P. Hoogenboom

     53       Senior Vice President — Manufacturing and Operations and Chief Information Officer

Russell L. Gordon

     47       Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Edward W. Moore

     56      

Vice President, General Counsel and

Chief Compliance Officer

Matthew T. Ratajczak

     45       Vice President – Global Tax and Treasurer

Barry M. Slifstein

     53       Vice President – Investor Relations and Planning

Keith R. Smiley

     51       Vice President – Finance and Controller

 

* Included pursuant to Instruction 3 to Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K.

Frank C. Sullivan was elected Chairman of the Board in 2008 and Chief Executive Officer in 2002. From 1999 to 2008, Mr. Sullivan served as our President, and was Chief Operating Officer from 2001 to 2002. From 1995 to 1999, Mr. Sullivan served as Executive Vice President, and was Chief Financial Officer from 1993 to 1999. Mr. Sullivan served as a Vice President from 1991 to 1995. Prior thereto, he served as our Director of Corporate Development from 1989 to 1991. Mr. Sullivan served as Regional Sales Manager from 1987 to 1989 of AGR Company, an Ohio General Partnership formerly owned by us. Prior thereto, Mr. Sullivan was employed by First Union National Bank from 1985 to 1987 and Harris Bank from 1983 to 1985. Mr. Sullivan is the son of Thomas C. Sullivan, Chairman Emeritus of our Board of Directors.

Ronald A. Rice was elected President in 2008 and Chief Operating Officer in 2006. Mr. Rice served as Executive Vice President from 2006 to 2008, and was Senior Vice President — Administration from 2002 to 2006. From 2001 to 2002, he served as Vice President — Administration. From 1999 to 2001, Mr. Rice served as our Vice President — Risk Management and Benefits. From 1997 to 1999, he served as Director of Risk Management and Employee Benefits, and from 1995 to 1997 he served as Director of Benefits. From 1985 to 1995, Mr. Rice served in various capacities with the Wyatt Company, most recently serving as an Account Manager from 1992 to 1995.

Paul G. P. Hoogenboom was elected Senior Vice President — Manufacturing and Operations and Chief Information Officer in 2006. Prior to that time, he served as Vice President — Operations, to which he was elected in 2000, and as Chief Information Officer, to which he was elected in 2002. Mr. Hoogenboom served as Vice President and General Manager of our e-commerce subsidiary, RPM-e/c, Inc., in 1999. From 1998 to 1999, Mr. Hoogenboom was a Director of Cap Gemini, a computer systems and technology consulting firm. During 1997, Mr. Hoogenboom was employed as a strategic marketing consultant for Xylan Corporation, a network switch manufacturer. From 1994 to 1997, Mr. Hoogenboom was Director of Corporate I.T. and Communications for A.W. Chesterton Company, a manufacturer of fluid sealing systems.

Russell L. Gordon was elected Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2012. Prior to that time, Mr. Gordon was the Company’s Vice President — Corporate Planning from 2007 to 2012. Mr. Gordon joined the Company as Director of Corporate Development in 1995. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Gordon held various financial positions in corporate treasury and control as well as in the Specialty Chemicals Division of Goodrich Corporation. He previously was an industrial engineer at VLSI Technology Inc.

Edward W. Moore was elected Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in 2007, and Chief Compliance Officer in 2011. From 1982 to 1989, Mr. Moore was an associate attorney, and from 1990 to 2006, a partner at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. While at Calfee, Mr. Moore served in various capacities, including as a member of the Executive Committee, Chair of the Associates Committee, and Co-Chair of the Securities and Capital Markets Group.

 

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Matthew T. Ratajczak was elected Vice President — Global Tax and Treasurer in 2012. Mr. Ratajczak joined the Company as director of taxes in 2004 and was elected Vice President — Global Taxes in 2005. Prior to joining the Company, he was Director of Global Tax for Noveon, Inc., a specialty chemicals company, and began his career with Ernst & Young LLP.

Barry M. Slifstein was elected Vice President — Investor Relations and Planning in 2012. Mr. Slifstein was Vice President and Controller from 2008 to 2012. Previously, Mr. Slifstein was Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of our DAP Products Inc. operating group, where he was employed from 1999 to 2008. Mr. Slifstein was Finance Director of Alpharma USPD Inc., a global specialty pharmaceutical company from 1998 to 1999, and Corporate Controller for Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of various drugs and medical devices from 1995 to 1998.

Keith R. Smiley was elected Vice President — Finance and Controller in 2012. Prior to that time, Mr. Smiley was the Company’s Vice President — Treasurer and Assistant Secretary since 1999, and served as Treasurer of the Company since 1997. From 1993 to 1997, Mr. Smiley was the Company’s Controller. Prior to joining the Company, he was associated with Ciulla, Smith and Dale, LLP., an accounting firm.

PART II

Item 5.     Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

The information set forth at page 68 of the 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders under the heading “Quarterly Stock Price and Dividend Information” is incorporated herein by reference.

The following table presents information about repurchases of RPM International Inc. Common Stock made by us during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013:

 

Period

   Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased(1)
     Average
Price Paid
Per Share
     Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs
     Maximum
Number of  Shares
that May Yet be
Purchased Under
the Plans or
Programs (2)
 

March 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013

          $                

April 1, 2013 through April 30, 2013

     7,189      $ 30.70                

May 1, 2013 through May 31, 2013

     14,044      $ 32.96                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total — Fourth Quarter

     21,233      $ 32.19                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) All of the shares of common stock reported as purchased are attributable to shares of common stock that were disposed of back to us in satisfaction of tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock which was granted under RPM International Inc.’s Amended and Restated 2004 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan, the 1997 Restricted Stock Plan and the 2007 Restricted Stock Plan.

 

(2) Refer to Note H of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding our stock repurchase program.

 

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Item 6.     Selected Financial Data.

The following table sets forth our selected consolidated financial data for each of the five years during the period ended May 31, 2013. The data was derived from our annual Consolidated Financial Statements which have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, our independent accountants for the five fiscal years ended May 31, 2013.

 

     Fiscal Years Ended May 31,  
     2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  
     (Amounts in thousands, except per share and percentage data)  

Net sales

   $ 4,078,655     $ 3,777,416     $ 3,381,841     $ 3,412,716     $ 3,368,167  

Income before income taxes

     176,891       328,289       295,053       268,454       180,868  

Net income

     109,851       233,763       203,168       181,127       119,616  

Return on sales %

     2.7     6.2     6.0     5.3     3.6

Basic earnings per share attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders

   $ 0.75     $ 1.65     $ 1.46     $ 1.40     $ 0.93  

Diluted earnings per share attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders

     0.74       1.65       1.45       1.39       0.93  

Total RPM International Inc. stockholders’ equity

     1,200,858       1,183,656       1,263,164       1,079,473       1,143,671  

Total RPM International Inc. stockholders’ equity per share

     9.31       9.24       9.91       8.50       9.05  

Return on total RPM International Inc. stockholders’ equity %

     9.2     19.1     17.3     16.2     10.5

Average shares outstanding

     128,956       128,130       127,403       127,047       126,373  

Cash dividends paid

   $ 117,647     $ 112,153     $ 108,585     $ 105,430     $ 101,836  

Cash dividends declared per share

     0.890       0.855       0.835       0.815       0.790  

Retained earnings

     667,774       686,818       583,035       502,562       427,955  

Working capital

     958,242       1,012,179       1,132,681       818,667       703,754  

Total assets

     4,115,526       3,561,813       3,515,029       3,004,024       3,409,921  

Long-term debt

     1,369,176       1,112,952       1,106,304       924,308       762,295  

Depreciation and amortization

     83,744       73,698       72,753       84,253       85,144  

Cash from operating activities

     368,454       294,872       238,166       203,936       266,995  

Cash (used for) investing activities

     (477,404     (267,322     (105,940     (126,953     (81,547

Cash from (used for) financing activities

     138,150       (117,441     57,717       (98,629     (138,604

 

Note: Acquisitions made by us during each of the periods presented and the deconsolidation of SPHC, which occurred on May 31, 2010, may impact comparability from year to year (See Note A, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation.

Item 7.     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The information required by this item is set forth at pages 22 through 34 of the 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7A.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

The information required by this item is set forth at page 33 of the 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 8.     Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

The information required by this item is set forth at pages 35 through 67 and 70 of the 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Item 9.     Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

Item 9A.     Controls and Procedures.

(a)  Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15) as of May 31, 2013 (the “Evaluation Date”), have concluded that as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b)  Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and the attestation report of Ernst & Young LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, are set forth at pages 69 and 71, respectively, of the 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders, which reports are incorporated herein by reference.

( c)  Changes in internal control over financial reporting.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.     Other Information.

None.

 

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PART III

Item 10.     Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

Information required by this item as to our Directors appearing under the caption “Election of Directors” in our 2013 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference. Information required by this item as to our Executive Officers is included as Item 4A of Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K as permitted by Instruction 3 to Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K. Information required by Item 405 of Regulation S-K is set forth in the 2013 Proxy Statement under the heading “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance,” which information is incorporated herein by reference. Information required by Items 406, 407(c)(3), 407(d)(4) and 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K is set forth in the 2013 Proxy Statement under the heading “Information Regarding Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors,” which information is incorporated herein by reference.

The Charters of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee and the Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are available on our website at www.rpminc.com and in print to any stockholder who requests a copy. Requests for copies should be directed to Manager of Investor Relations, RPM International Inc., P.O. Box 777, Medina, Ohio 44258. We intend to disclose any amendments to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and any waiver of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics granted to any of our Directors or Executive Officers on our website.

Item 11.     Executive Compensation.

The information required by this item is set forth in the 2013 Proxy Statement under the headings “Executive Compensation” and “Director Compensation,” which information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12.     Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

The information required by this item is set forth in the 2013 Proxy Statement under the headings “Stock Ownership of Principal Holders and Management” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information,” which information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13.     Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

The information required by this item is set forth in the 2013 Proxy Statement under the headings “Related Person Transactions” and “Information Regarding Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors,” which information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14.     Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The information required by this item is set forth in the 2013 Proxy Statement under the heading “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Services and Related Fee Arrangements,” which information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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PART IV

Item 15.     Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

(a)  The following documents are filed as part of this 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K:

1.  Financial Statements .    The following consolidated financial statements of RPM and the report of our independent registered public accounting firm thereon, included in our 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders on pages 35 through 67 and 70, are incorporated by reference in Item 8:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets —

May 31, 2013 and 2012

Consolidated Statements of Income —

fiscal years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income —

fiscal years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows —

fiscal years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity —

fiscal years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (including Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information)

2.  Financial Statement Schedules.     The following consolidated financial statement schedule of RPM and the report of our independent registered public accounting firm thereon are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements included in our 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders:

 

Schedule

   Page or Exhibit No.  

Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves

     S-1   

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     Exhibit 23.1   

All other schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or not required, or because the required information is included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

3.  Exhibits .    See the Index to Exhibits at page E-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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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.

 

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC.
By:   /s/    Frank C. Sullivan
 

Frank C. Sullivan

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Date: July 24, 2013

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 in the capacities indicated this 24th Day of July, 2013.

 

Signature

  

Title

/s/    Frank C. Sullivan

Frank C. Sullivan

  

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and a Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/    Russell L. Gordon

Russell L. Gordon

  

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/s/    Keith R. Smiley

Keith R. Smiley

  

Vice President-Finance and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/    Thomas C. Sullivan

Thomas C. Sullivan

   Chairman Emeritus and a Director

/s/    John P. Abizaid

John P. Abizaid

   Director

/s/    Bruce A. Carbonari

Bruce A. Carbonari

   Director

/s/    David A. Daberko

David A. Daberko

   Director

/s/    Salvatore D. Fazzolari

Salvatore D. Fazzolari

   Director

/s/    Thomas S. Gross

Thomas S. Gross

   Director

/s/    Craig S. Morford

Craig S. Morford

   Director

/s/    Frederick R. Nance

Frederick R. Nance

   Director

 

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Signature

  

Title

/s/    William A. Papenbrock

William A. Papenbrock

   Director

/s/    Charles A. Ratner

Charles A. Ratner

   Director

/s/    William B. Summers, Jr.

William B. Summers, Jr.

   Director

/s/    Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton

Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton

   Director

/s/    Joseph P. Viviano

Joseph P. Viviano

   Director

 

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RPM INTERNATIONAL INC.

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit
Number

       

Incorporated by reference herein

  

Description

  

Form

  

Date

3.1   

Amended and Restated Certificate of

Incorporation of the Company

  

Registration Statement on Form S-8

(File No. 333-101501)

   November 27, 2002
3.2   

Amended and Restated By-Laws of the

Company

  

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 27, 2009
4.1   

Specimen Certificate of Common Stock,

par value $0.01 per share, of the

Company

  

Registration Statement on Form S-8

(File No. 333-101501)

   November 27, 2002
4.2   

Rights Agreement, dated April 21, 2009,

by and between the Company and National

City Bank, as Rights Agent

  

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 27, 2009
4.3   

Indenture, dated as of December 9, 2003,

between the Company, as issuer, and The

Bank of New York, as trustee, with

respect to the 6.25% Senior Notes

Due 2013

  

Registration Statement on

Form S-4 (333-114259)

   April 7, 2004
4.3.1   

Specimen Note Certificate of

6.25% Senior Notes Due 2013

  

Annual Report on Form 10-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   August 16, 2004
4.4   

Indenture, dated as of October 24, 2005,

among RPM United Kingdom G.P., by its

general partners, RPM Canada and RPM

Canada Investment Company, the Company,

as guarantor, and The Bank of New York

Trust Company, N.A., as trustee

  

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   October 25, 2005
4.4.1    Form of 6.70% Senior Note Due 2015   

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   October 25, 2005
4.4.2    Form of Guarantee   

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   October 25, 2005
4.5   

Indenture, dated as of February 14,

2008, between the Company, as issuer,

and The Bank of New York Trust Company,

as trustee

  

Registration Statement on Form S-3

(File No. 333-173395)

   April 8, 2011
4.5.1    Form of 6.50% Senior Note Due 2018   

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   February 20, 2008
4.6   

Officers’ Certificate and Authentication

Order dated October 9, 2009 for the

6.125% Notes due 2019 (which

includes the form of Note) issued

pursuant to the Indenture, dated as of

February 14, 2008, between the Company

and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust

Company, N.A.

  

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   October 8, 2009

 

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Exhibit
Number

       

Incorporated by reference herein

  

Description

  

Form

  

Date

    4.7   

Officers’ Certificate and Authentication

Order dated May 27, 2011 for the

6.125% Notes due 2019 (which

includes the form of Note) issued

pursuant to the Indenture, dated as of

February 14, 2008, between the Company

and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust

Company, N.A.

  

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   May 27, 2011
  4.8   

Officers’ Certificate and Authentication

Order dated October 23, 2012 for the

3.450% Notes due 2022 (which

includes the form of Note) issued

pursuant to the Indenture, dated as of

February 14, 2008, between the Company

and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust

Company, N.A.

  

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   October 23, 2012
  10.1    Credit Agreement among RPM International Inc., the Borrowers party thereto, the Lenders party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, date June 29, 2012   

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   July 6, 2012
  10.2   

Amended and Restated Receivables Sale

Agreement among certain subsidiaries of

the Company, the Company and RPM Funding

Corporation, dated as of April 7, 2009

  

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 13, 2009
  10.2.1   

Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated

Receivables Sale Agreement, dated

February 18, 2010

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 8, 2010
  10.3   

Receivables Purchase Agreement, among

RPM Funding Corporation, RPM

International Inc., as Servicer, Fifth

Third Bank, and Wachovia Bank, National

Association, individually and as

Administrative Agent, dated as of April 7, 2009

  

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 13, 2009
  10.3.1   

Amendment No. 1 to Receivables Purchase

Agreement, dated May 29, 2009

  

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   June 4, 2009
  10.3.2   

Amendment No. 2 to Receivables Purchase

Agreement, dated February 18, 2010

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 8, 2010
  10.3.3   

Amendment No. 3 to Receivables Purchase

Agreement, dated May 28, 2010

  

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   June 4, 2010
  10.3.4   

Amendment No. 4 to Receivables Purchase

Agreement, dated July 29, 2010

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   October 6, 2010
  10.3.5   

Amendment No. 5 to Receivables Purchase

Agreement, dated May 31, 2011

  

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   June 6, 2011

 

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Exhibit
Number

       

Incorporated by reference herein

  

Description

  

Form

  

Date

*10.4   

Amended and Restated Employment

Agreement, effective December 31, 2008,

by and between the Company and Frank C.

Sullivan, Chairman and Chief Executive

Officer

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 9, 2009
*10.5   

Form of Amended and Restated Employment

Agreement, by and between the Company

and each of Ronald A. Rice, President

and Chief Operating Officer; and Paul G.P. Hoogenboom, Senior

Vice President — Manufacturing and

Operations, Chief Information Officer

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 9, 2009
*10.6    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, by and between the Company and Edward W. Moore, Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer   

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   October 6, 2011
*10.6.1   

Form of Indemnification Agreement

entered into by and between the Company

and each of its Directors and Executive

Officers

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   January 13, 2003
*10.7   

RPM International Inc. 1996 Key

Employees Stock Option Plan

  

Registration Statement on Form S-8

(File No. 333-60104)

   November 27, 2002
*10.7.1   

Amendment No. 1 to RPM International

Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan

  

Annual Report on Form 10-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   August 27, 1998
*10.7.2   

Amendment to RPM International Inc. 1996

Stock Option Plan

  

Registration Statement on Form S-8

(File No. 333-60104)

   May 3, 2001
*10.7.3   

Amendment No. 3 to RPM International

Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan

  

Registration Statement on Form S-8

(File No. 333-60104)

   November 27, 2002
*10.7.4   

Form of Stock Option Agreement to be

used in connection with the RPM

International Inc. 1996 Stock Option

Plan, as amended

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   January 13, 2003
*10.8   

RPM International Inc. Benefit

Restoration Plan

  

Annual Report on Form 10-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   August 29, 2001
*10.8.1   

Amendment No. 1 to the RPM International

Inc. Benefit Restoration Plan

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 14, 2003
*10.8.2   

Amendment No. 2 to RPM International

Inc. Benefit Restoration Plan

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   January 13, 2003

 

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Table of Contents

Exhibit
Number

       

Incorporated by reference herein

  

Description

  

Form

  

Date

*10.9   

RPM International Inc. Deferred

Compensation Plan, as Amended and

Restated Generally, effective January 1, 2005

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 9, 2009
*10.9.1   

Master Trust Agreement for RPM

International Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan

  

Annual Report on Form 10-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   August 29, 2002
10.10    Second Amendment and Restated Collection Account Agreement, dated July 29, 2010   

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   October 6, 2010
*10.11   

RPM, Inc. 1997 Restricted Stock Plan,

and Form of Acceptance and Escrow

Agreement to be used in connection

therewith

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   January 13, 2003
*10.11.1   

First Amendment to the RPM, Inc. 1997

Restricted Stock Plan, effective as of

October 1, 1998

  

Annual Report on Form 10-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   August 29, 2002
*10.11.2   

Second Amendment to the RPM, Inc. 1997

Restricted Stock Plan

  

Annual Report on Form 10-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   August 29, 2002
*10.11.3   

Third Amendment to the RPM, Inc. 1997

Restricted Stock Plan

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   January 13, 2003
*10.11.4   

Fourth Amendment to the RPM

International Inc. 1997 Restricted Stock

Plan

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 14, 2003
*10.11.5   

Fifth Amendment to the RPM International

Inc. 1997 Restricted Stock Plan

  

Annual Report on Form 10-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   August 16, 2004
*10.11.6   

Sixth Amendment to the RPM International

Inc. 1997 Restricted Stock Plan

  

Annual Report on Form 10-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   July 30, 2007
*10.11.7   

Seventh Amendment to the RPM

International Inc. 1997 Restricted Stock

Plan, effective December 31, 2008

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 9, 2009
*10.12   

RPM International Inc. 2003 Restricted

Stock Plan for Directors

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   January 14, 2004
*10.12.1   

Amendment No. 1 to the RPM International

Inc. 2003 Restricted Stock Plan for

Directors

  

Annual Report on Form 10-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   July 30, 2007
*10.12.2   

Amendment No. 2 to the RPM International

Inc. 2003 Restricted Stock Plan for

Directors, effective December 31, 2008

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 9, 2009
*10.13   

RPM International Inc. Amended and

Restated 2004 Omnibus Equity and

Incentive Plan, effective July 21, 2009

  

Definitive Proxy Statement

(File No. 001-14187)

   August 27, 2009
  *10.13.1   

Form of Performance-Earned Restricted

Stock (PERS) and Escrow Agreement (for

grants prior to October 10, 2008)

  

Annual Report on Form 10-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   August 15, 2005

 

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Table of Contents

Exhibit
Number

       

Incorporated by reference herein

  

Description

  

Form

  

Date

  *10.13.2   

Form of Stock Appreciation Rights

Agreement (for grants prior to October

10, 2008)

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   October 6, 2005
  *10.13.3   

Form of Performance-Contingent

Restricted Stock (PCRS) and Escrow

Agreement

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   January 7, 2011
  *10.13.4   

Form of Performance-Earned Restricted

Stock (PERS) and Escrow Agreement

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   January 8, 2009
  *10.13.5   

Form of Stock Appreciation Rights

Agreement

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   January 8, 2009
  *10.14   

RPM International Inc. 2007 Restricted

Stock Plan

  

Current Report on Form 8-K

(File No. 001-14187)

   October 12, 2006
  *10.14.1   

Amendment No. 1 to the RPM International

Inc. 2007 Restricted Stock Plan,

effective December 31, 2008

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   April 9, 2009
  *10.15   

RPM International Inc. Amended and

Restated Incentive Compensation Plan

  

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

(File No. 001-14187)

   October 9, 2007
  *10.16    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, effective December 31, 2008, by and between the Company and Russell L. Gordon, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (x)      
    13.1   

Portions of RPM International Inc.’s

2013 Annual Report to Stockholders (x)

     
    21.1    Subsidiaries of the Company (x)      
    23.1   

Consent of Independent Registered Public

Accounting Firm (x)

     
    31.1   

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the

Company’s Chief Executive Officer (x)

     
    31.2   

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the

Company’s Chief Financial Officer (x)

     
    32.1   

Section 1350 Certification of the

Company’s Chief Executive Officer (xx)

     
    32.2   

Section 1350 Certification of the

Company Chief Financial Officer (xx)

     
  101.INS    XBRL Instance Document.      
  101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.      
  101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.      
  101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.      
  101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.      
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.      

 

* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
(x) Filed herewith.
(xx) Furnished herewith.

 

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SCHEDULE II

RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts and Reserves

 

(In thousands)    Balance at
Beginning
of Period
     Additions
Charged to
Selling,
General and
Administrative
    Acquisitions
(Disposals)

of Businesses
and
Reclassifications
    (Deductions)
Additions
    Balance at
End

of Period
 

Year Ended May 31, 2013

           

Current:

           

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   $ 26,507      $ 9,799     $     $ (7,402 )(1)    $ 28,904   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accrued product liability reserves

   $ 11,736      $ 5,499     $ (3)    $ (1,653 )(2)    $ 15,582   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accrued loss reserves

   $ 3,580      $ 195     $ 227     $ (584 )(2)    $ 3,418   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncurrent:

           

Accrued product liability

   $ 25,206      $ 7,653     $ (3   $ (3,370 )(2)    $ 29,489   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Environmental reserves

   $ 3,952      $ (60   $ (227   $ (391 )(2)    $ 3,274   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year Ended May 31, 2012

           

Current:

           

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   $ 27,597      $ 5,811     $     $ (6,901 )(1)    $ 26,507   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accrued product liability reserves

   $ 12,973      $ 6,221     $ (699 )(3)    $ (6,759 )(2)    $ 11,736   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accrued loss reserves

   $ 4,357      $ (310   $ 1,316     $ (1,783 )(2)    $ 3,580   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncurrent:

           

Accrued product liability

   $ 27,873      $ 178     $ (2,687 )(3)    $ (158 )(2)    $ 25,206   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Environmental reserves

   $ 4,693      $ (631   $        $ (110 )(2)    $ 3,952   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year Ended May 31, 2011

           

Current:

           

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   $ 20,525      $ 10,916     $        $ (3,844 )(1)    $ 27,597   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accrued product liability reserves

   $ 47,811      $ (1,430   $ (27,493   $ (5,915 )(2)    $ 12,973   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accrued loss reserves

   $ 3,084      $ 2,504     $        $ (1,231 )(2)    $ 4,357   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncurrent:

           

Accrued product liability

   $ 4,331      $ (57   $ 24,968     $ (1,369 )(2)    $ 27,873   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Environmental reserves

   $ 4,408      $ 115     $        $ 170  (2)    $ 4,693   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries

 

(2) Primarily claims paid during the year, net of insurance contributions

 

(3) Primarily transfers between current and noncurrent

 

S-1

Exhibit 10.16

R. Gordon

Execution Copy

AMENDED AND RESTATED

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (this “Agreement”) dated effective as of the 31st day of December, 2008, between RPM International Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Russell L. Gordon (“Executive”).

WHEREAS, Executive is currently Vice President - Corporate Planning of the Company; and

WHEREAS, Executive and the Company entered into the Employment Agreement, dated as of October 4, 2007 (the “Existing Agreement”), to ensure Executive’s continued employment with the Company; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company recognizes the importance of Executive’s continuing contribution to the future growth and success of the Company and desires to assure the Company and its stockholders of Executive’s continued employment in an executive capacity and to compensate him therefor; and

WHEREAS, Executive is desirous of committing himself to continue to serve the Company on the terms herein provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the respective covenants and agreements of the parties herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Term of Employment . The Company hereby agrees to continue to employ Executive, and Executive hereby agrees to continue to serve the Company, on the terms and conditions set forth herein for the period commencing as of the date hereof and expiring on May 31, 2009 (the “Employment Period”). The Employment Period shall automatically be extended on May 31 of each year for a period of one year from such date unless, not later than March 31 of such year, the Company or Executive has given notice to the other party that it or he, as the case may be, does not wish to have the Employment Period extended. In addition, in the event of a Change in Control, the Employment Period shall automatically be extended for a period of three years beginning on the date of the Change in Control and ending on the third anniversary of the date of such Change in Control (unless further extended under the immediately preceding sentence). In any case, the Employment Period may be Terminated earlier under the terms and conditions set forth herein.

2. Position and Duties . Executive shall serve as Vice President - Corporate Planning reporting to the Chief Operating Officer of the Company (“Direct Report”) (or his designee) and shall have responsibility for monitoring monthly performance and establishing budgets which are part of the Company’s annual planning process and shall have such other powers and duties as may from time to time be assigned by Executive’s Direct Report (or his designee) or the Board of Directors of the Company; provided, however, that such duties are consistent with his present duties and his position with the Company. Executive shall devote substantially all his working time and efforts to the continued success of the business and affairs of the Company.


3. Place of Employment . In connection with his employment by the Company, Executive shall not be required to relocate or move from his existing principal residence in Akron, Ohio, and shall not be required to perform services which would make the continuance of his principal residence in Akron, Ohio, unreasonably difficult or inconvenient for him. The Company shall give Executive at least six months’ advance notice of any proposed relocation of its Medina, Ohio offices to a location more than 50 miles from Medina, Ohio and, if Executive in his sole discretion chooses to relocate his principal residence, the Company shall promptly pay (or reimburse him for) all reasonable relocation expenses (consistent with the Company’s past practice for similarly situated senior executive officers) incurred by him relating to a change of his principal residence in connection with any such relocation of the Company’s offices from Medina, Ohio.

4. Compensation .

(a) Base Salary . During the Employment Period, Executive shall receive a base salary at the rate of not less than Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) per annum (“Base Salary”), payable in substantially equal monthly installments at the end of each month during the Employment Period hereunder. It is contemplated that annually in the first quarter of each fiscal year of the Company the Chief Executive Officer will review Executive’s Base Salary and other compensation during the Employment Period and, at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Executive Officer may increase Executive’s Base Salary and other compensation, effective as of June 1 of such fiscal year, based upon Executive’s performance, then generally prevailing industry salary scales, the Company’s results of operations, and other relevant factors. Any increase in Base Salary or other compensation shall in no way limit or reduce any other obligation of the Company hereunder and, once established at an increased specified rate, Executive’s Base Salary hereunder shall not be reduced without his written consent.

(b) Incentive Compensation . In addition to his Base Salary, Executive shall be entitled to receive such annual cash incentive compensation (“Incentive Compensation”) for each fiscal year of the Company during the Employment Period as the Chief Executive Officer may determine in his sole discretion based upon the Company’s results of operation and other relevant factors. Such annual Incentive Compensation shall be received by Executive as soon as possible, but no later than 90 days after the close of the Company’s fiscal year for which such Incentive Compensation is granted, provided however, that to the extent the Company’s senior executive for Human Resources determines it to be consistent with Section 409A of the Code, Executive shall have such right, if any, as may be provided under the Deferred Compensation Plan to elect to defer annual Incentive Compensation. Any such election shall be made in accordance with the terms of the Deferred Compensation Plan (including provisions regarding the time and form of such deferral election) and such procedures as may be established thereunder.

(c) Expenses . During the Employment Period, Executive shall be entitled to receive prompt reimbursement for all reasonable business expenses incurred by him (in accordance with Company practice) in performing services hereunder, provided that Executive properly accounts therefor in accordance with either Company policies or guidelines established by the Internal Revenue Service if such are less burdensome.

 

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(d) Participation in Benefit Plans . During the Employment Period, Executive shall be entitled to continue to participate in or receive benefits under the Benefit Plans, subject to and on a basis consistent with the terms, conditions and overall administration of the Benefit Plans. Except with respect to any benefits related to salary reductions authorized by Executive, nothing paid or awarded to Executive under any Benefit Plan presently in effect or made available in the future shall reduce or be deemed to be in lieu of compensation to Executive pursuant to any other provision of this Section 4. Executive’s right to participate in any Benefit Plan shall be subject to the applicable eligibility criteria for participation and Executive shall not be entitled to any benefits under, or based on, any Benefit Plan for any purposes of this Agreement if Executive does not during the Employment Period satisfy the eligibility criteria for participation in such plan.

(e) Vacations . During the Employment Period, Executive shall be entitled to the same number of paid vacation days in each fiscal year determined by the Company from time to time for its other senior executive officers, but not less than four weeks in any fiscal year, to be taken at such time or times as is desired by Executive after consultation with Executive’s Direct Report (or the designated vacation coordinator) to avoid scheduling conflicts (prorated in any fiscal year during which Executive is employed hereunder for less than the entire such year in accordance with the number of days in such fiscal year during which he is so employed). Executive also shall be entitled to all paid holidays given by the Company to its other salaried employees.

(f) Other Benefits . During the Employment Period, Executive shall be entitled to continue to receive the fringe benefits appertaining to his position with the Company in accordance with present practice, including the use of the most recent model of a full-sized automobile. During the Employment Period, Executive shall be entitled to the full-time use of an office and furniture at the Company’s offices in Medina, Ohio, and shall be entitled to the full-time use of a secretary paid by the Company.

5. Termination Outside of Protected Period .

(a) Events of Termination . At any time other than during the Protected Period, the Employment Period shall Terminate immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) expiration of the Employment Period; (ii) the death of Executive; (iii) the expiration of 30 days after the Company gives Executive written notice of its election to Terminate the Employment Period upon the Disability of Executive, if before the expiration of such 30-day period Executive has not returned to the performance of his duties hereunder on a full-time basis; (iv) the resignation of Executive; (v) the Company’s Termination of the Employment Period for Cause; or (vi) the Company’s Termination of the Employment Period at any time, without Cause, for any reason or no reason. For purposes of Subsections 5(b) and 5(c), expiration of the Employment Period upon a notice of the Company under Section 1 that it does not wish to have the Employment Period extended shall be deemed a Termination of Employment without Cause pursuant to Subsection 5(a)(vi) and expiration of the Employment Period upon a notice of Executive under Section 1 that he does not wish to have the Employment Period extended shall be deemed a resignation of Executive pursuant to Subsection 5(a)(iv).

 

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(b) Compensation Upon Termination . This Subsection 5(b) sets forth the payments and benefits to which Executive is entitled under any Termination of Employment pursuant to Subsection 5(a).

(i) Death; Disability . During any period in which Executive fails to perform his duties hereunder as a result of Disability, Executive shall continue to receive his full Base Salary until his employment is Terminated pursuant to Subsection 5(a)(ii) or (iii); provided that his employment shall not be continued beyond the 29th month after such period of Disability began. Upon Termination of the Employment Period under Subsection 5(a)(ii) or (iii), Executive shall no longer be entitled to participate in the Benefit Plans, except as required by applicable law or as governed by the Benefit Plans including the Group Long Term Disability Insurance in which Executive participates immediately prior to such Termination of Employment, but Executive shall be entitled to receive his Earned Incentive Compensation, if any, within 30 days after the Termination Date.

(ii) Resignation or Cause . If Executive’s employment is Terminated pursuant to Subsection 5(a)(iv) or (v), the Company shall pay Executive his full Base Salary through the Termination Date at the rate in effect at such time. The Company shall then have no further obligations to Executive under this Agreement and Executive shall no longer be entitled to participate in the Benefit Plans, except as required by applicable law.

(iii) Termination of Employment Without Cause . If Executive’s employment is Terminated without Cause pursuant to Subsection 5(a)(vi), then in lieu of any further salary payments to Executive for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, the Company shall pay to Executive no later than 30 calendar days following such date, a lump sum amount equal to the sum of (A) 150% of Executive’s Base Salary in effect as of such date and (B) the amount of Executive’s Earned Incentive Compensation. Executive also shall be entitled to certain continuing benefits under the terms of Subsection 5(c). Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subsection 5(b)(iii), Subsection 5(c) or this Agreement, the Company shall have no obligation to make the lump-sum payment referred to in this Subsection 5(b)(iii) or provide any continuing benefits or payment referred to in Subsection 5(c) unless (X) Executive executes and delivers to the Company a Release and Waiver of Claims and (Y) Executive refrains from revoking, rescinding or otherwise repudiating such Release and Waiver of Claims for all applicable periods during which Executive may revoke it.

(c) Additional Benefits Following Termination under Subsection 5(a)(vi) . This Subsection 5(c) sets forth the benefits to which Executive shall be entitled, in addition to those set forth in Subsection 5(b)(iii), following a Termination of the Employment Period under Subsection 5(a)(vi). Executive shall not be entitled to the benefit of any provision of this Subsection 5(c) following a Termination of the Employment Period under any other provision hereof.

(i) Continuing Benefit Plans . For a period of 18 months following such a Termination Date, Executive shall also be entitled to continue to participate, on the same terms and conditions as active employees, in the Continuing Benefit Plans in which Executive participated immediately prior to the Termination Date, except that (A) Executive shall be

 

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entitled to Estate/Financial Planning Benefits for a period of six months following the Termination Date and (B) if Executive’s continued participation is not possible and Executive does not continue to participate under the terms of any such Continuing Benefit Plan, the Company shall instead pay to Executive, promptly upon presentation to the Company of invoices or receipts for payment, the amount Executive spends to receive comparable coverage under such a comparable plan during such 18-month period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall any such additional amount or comparable benefit be provided to Executive prior to or materially after the time the original payment or benefit would have been provided, or in a tax year other than the year in which payment would otherwise be made. Payment under Subsection 5(c)(i)(B) shall be made within 30 days of the time Executive presents an invoice or receipt for payment for such comparable coverage, provided Executive presents such invoice(s) or receipt(s) no later than 30 days before the end of the taxable year following the year in which the expenses were incurred. With respect to any coverage under a Continuing Benefit Plan with respect to which, but for this Agreement, Executive would otherwise be entitled to continuation coverage under Code Section 4980B (“COBRA”), any benefits provided for expenses that are incurred after the end of what would be the COBRA continuation coverage period if Executive had elected and paid for such coverage shall be made no later than the end of the taxable year following the taxable year in which such expense was incurred. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, the Company’s obligations to Executive with respect to continued benefits under the Continuing Benefit Plans shall end at the time Executive becomes covered by another employer providing comparable benefits. During such continuation period, Executive shall be responsible for paying the normal employee share of the applicable premiums for coverage under the Continuing Benefit Plans. The Company shall have the right to modify, amend or terminate the Continuing Benefit Plans (other than the Estate/Financial Planning Benefits) following the Termination Date and Executive’s continued participation therein shall be subject to such modification, amendment or termination if such modification, amendment or termination applies generally to the then-current participants in such plan. Upon completion of the 18-month period following such a Termination Date, the Company shall afford Executive the opportunity to continue Executive’s coverage under the Continuing Benefit Plans (other than the Estate/Financial Planning Benefits), at Executive’s expense, for an additional period under COBRA Continuation Coverage, so long as Executive timely elects to receive COBRA Continuation Coverage under the terms thereof and otherwise complies with the conditions of continuation of benefits under COBRA Continuation Coverage.

(ii) Limited Benefit Plans . After such a Termination Date, Executive shall no longer be entitled to participate as an active employee in, or receive any additional or new benefits under, the Limited Benefit Plans, except as set forth in this Subsection 5(c)(ii) and except for such benefits, if any, available under such plans to former employees. After such a Termination Date, Executive shall be entitled to the following additional benefits:

(A) A lump sum payment equal to 1  1 / 2 times the annual premium most recently paid with respect to Executive for such executive life insurance program as may be maintained by the Company at the Termination Date, except that if such premium is less than the next scheduled premium as shown on the then current illustration of coverage, the lump sum payment shall be 1  1 / 2 times such next scheduled premium;

(B) A lump-sum payment equal to the cash value of the benefits Executive would have received had he continued to participate in and receive annual awards

 

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under the Restricted Stock Plan on a basis consistent with his past practice for a period of 18 months after the Termination Date, with such payment to be paid no later than 2  1 / 2 months following the later of the end of Executive’s taxable year or the end of the Company’s taxable year in which the Termination Date occurs; and

(C) The lapse of all restrictions on transfer and forfeiture provisions to which Executive’s awards under the Restricted Stock Plan are subject, so that any restricted shares previously awarded to Executive under such plan shall be nonforfeitable and freely transferable thereafter, all on the terms of the Restricted Stock Plan or the agreements thereunder.

(d) Notice of Termination . Any Termination of Employment by the Company pursuant to Subsection 5(a)(iii), (v) or (vi) or by Executive pursuant to Subsection 5(a)(iv) shall be communicated to the other party hereto by written notice of Termination of Employment, which shall state in reasonable detail the facts upon which the Termination of Employment has occurred.

(e) Set-Off . There shall be no right of set-off or counterclaim against, or delay in, any payment by the Company to Executive of any lump sum payment made under Subsection 5(b)(iii) or 5(c)(ii)(B) or any Gross-Up Payment in respect of any claim against or debt or obligation of Executive, whether arising hereunder or otherwise.

6. Termination During Protected Period .

(a) Events of Termination . During the Protected Period, the Employment Period shall Terminate immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) the death of Executive; (ii) the expiration of 30 days after the Company gives Executive written notice of its election to Terminate the Employment Period upon the Disability of Executive, if before the expiration of such 30-day period Executive has not returned to the performance of his duties hereunder on a full-time basis; (iii) the resignation of Executive without delivering Notice of Termination for Good Reason; (iv) the Company’s Termination of the Employment Period for Cause; (v) the Company’s Termination of the Employment Period at any time, without Cause, for any reason or no reason; or (vi) Executive’s Termination of the Employment Period for Good Reason by delivery of Notice of Termination for Good Reason to the Company during the Protected Period indicating that an event constituting Good Reason has occurred, provided that Executive’s failure to object in writing to an event alleged to constitute Good Reason within six months of the date of occurrence of such event shall be deemed a waiver of such event by Executive and Executive thereafter may not Terminate the Employment Period under this Subsection 6(a)(vi) based on such event.

(b) Compensation Upon Termination . This Subsection 6(b) sets forth the payments and benefits to which Executive is entitled under any Termination of Employment pursuant to Subsection 6(a).

(i) Death; Disability . During any period in which Executive fails to perform his duties hereunder as a result of Disability, Executive shall continue to receive his full Base Salary until his employment is Terminated pursuant to Subsection 6(a)(i) or (ii); provided that

 

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his employment shall not be continued beyond the 29th month after such period of Disability began. Upon Termination of the Employment Period under Subsection 6(a)(i) or (ii), Executive shall no longer be entitled to participate in the Benefit Plans, except as required by applicable law or as governed by the Benefit Plans including the Group Long Term Disability Insurance in which Executive participates immediately prior to such Termination of Employment, but Executive shall be entitled to receive his Earned Incentive Compensation, if any, within 30 days after the Termination Date.

(ii) Resignation or Cause . If Executive’s employment is Terminated pursuant to Subsection 6(a)(iii) or (iv), the Company shall pay Executive his full Base Salary through the Termination Date at the rate in effect at such time. The Company shall then have no further obligations to Executive under this Agreement and Executive shall no longer be entitled to participate in the Benefit Plans, except as required by applicable law.

(iii) Termination of Employment Without Cause or for Good Reason . If Executive’s employment is Terminated by the Company without Cause pursuant to Subsection 6(a)(v) or by Executive for Good Reason pursuant to Subsection 6(a)(vi), then in lieu of any further salary payments to Executive for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, the Company shall pay to Executive a lump sum amount equal to the sum of (A) 150% of Executive’s Base Salary in effect as of such date and (B) the amount of Executive’s Earned Incentive Compensation. In the case of Termination of Employment without Cause, payment shall be made no later than 30 calendar days following the Termination Date, and in the case of Termination of Employment for Good Reason, payment shall be made on the first day of the seventh month following the Termination Date. Executive also shall be entitled to certain continuing benefits under the terms of Subsection 6(c). Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subsection 6(b)(iii), Subsection 6(c), Section 7 or this Agreement, the Company shall have no obligation to make the lump-sum payment referred to in this Subsection 6(b)(iii), to provide any continuing benefits or payment referred to in Subsection 6(c), or to make any Gross-Up Payment unless (X) Executive executes and delivers to the Company a Release and Waiver of Claims and (Y) Executive refrains from revoking, rescinding or otherwise repudiating such Release and Waiver of Claims for all applicable periods during which Executive may revoke it.

(c) Additional Benefits Following Termination under Subsections 6(a)(v) or (vi) . This Subsection 6(c) sets forth the benefits to which Executive shall be entitled, in addition to those set forth in Subsection 6(b)(iii), following a Termination of the Employment Period under Subsection 6(a)(v) or (vi). Executive shall not be entitled to the benefit of any provision of this Subsection 6(c) following a Termination of the Employment Period under any other provision hereof.

(i) Continuing Benefit Plans . For a period of 18 months following such a Termination Date, Executive shall also be entitled to continue to participate, on the same terms and conditions as active employees, in the Continuing Benefit Plans in which Executive participated immediately prior to the Termination Date, except that (A) Executive shall be entitled to Estate/Financial Planning Benefits for a period of six months following the Termination Date and (B) if Executive’s continued participation is not possible and Executive does not continue to participate under the terms of any such Continuing Benefit Plan, the

 

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Company shall instead pay to Executive, promptly upon presentation to the Company of invoices or receipts for payment, the amount Executive spends to receive comparable coverage under such a comparable plan during such 18-month period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall any such additional amount or comparable benefit be provided to Executive prior to or materially after the time the original payment or benefit would have been provided, or in a tax year other than the year in which payment would otherwise be made. Payment under Subsection 6(c)(i)(B) shall be made within 30 days of the time Executive presents an invoice or receipt for payment for such comparable coverage, provided Executive presents such invoice(s) or receipt(s) no later than 30 days before the end of Executive’s taxable year following the year in which the expense was incurred; provided, however, that in the event of Termination of Employment for Good Reason, no payment or reimbursement shall be made hereunder before the first day of the seventh month following such Termination of Employment. With respect to any coverage under a Continuing Benefit Plan with respect to which, but for this Agreement, Executive would otherwise be entitled to continuation coverage under Code Section 4980B (“COBRA”), any benefits provided for expenses incurred after the end of what would be the COBRA continuation coverage period if Executive had elected and paid for such coverage shall be made no later than the end of the taxable year following the taxable year in which such expense was incurred. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, the Company’s obligations to Executive with respect to continued benefits under the Continuing Benefit Plans shall end at the time Executive shall become covered by a plan of another employer providing comparable benefits . During such continuation period, Executive shall be responsible for paying the normal employee share of the applicable premiums for coverage under the Continuing Benefit Plans. The Company shall have the right to modify, amend or terminate the Continuing Benefit Plans (other than the Estate/Financial Planning Benefits) following the Termination Date and Executive’s continued participation therein shall be subject to such modification, amendment or termination if such modification, amendment or termination applies generally to the then-current participants in such plan. Upon completion of the 18-month period following such a Termination Date, the Company shall afford Executive the opportunity to continue Executive’s coverage under the Continuing Benefit Plans (other than the Estate/Financial Planning Benefits), at Executive’s expense, for an additional period under COBRA Continuation Coverage, so long as Executive timely elects to receive COBRA Continuation Coverage under the terms thereof and otherwise complies with the conditions of continuation of benefits under COBRA Continuation Coverage.

(ii) Limited Benefit Plans . After such a Termination Date, Executive shall no longer be entitled to participate as an active employee in, or receive any additional or new benefits under, the Limited Benefit Plans, except as set forth in this Subsection 6 (c)(ii) and except for such benefits, if any, available under such plans to former employees. After such a Termination Date, Executive shall be entitled to the following additional benefits:

(A) A lump sum payment equal to 1  1 / 2 times the annual premium most recently paid with respect to Executive for such executive life insurance program as may be maintained by the Company at the Termination Date, except that if such premium is less than the next scheduled premium as shown on the then current illustration of coverage, the lump sum payment shall be 1  1 / 2 times such next scheduled premium. Such lump sum payment shall be grossed up to compensate for the tax impact of such payment and shall occur no later than 2  1 / 2 months following the later of the end of the Executive’s taxable year or the end of the Company’s taxable year in which the Termination Date occurs, provided that in the case of Termination of Employment with Good Reason, in no event shall payment occur prior to the first day of the seventh month following the Termination Date;

 

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(B) A lump-sum payment to be paid under the Restricted Stock Plan equal to the cash value of the benefits Executive would have received had he continued to participate in and receive annual awards under the Restricted Stock Plan on a basis consistent with his past practice for a period of 18 months after the Termination Date, determined and payable in accordance with the terms of the Restricted Stock Plan and the Company’s past practice. In the case of Termination of Employment without Cause, payment shall be made no later than 30 calendar days following the Termination Date, and in the case of Termination of Employment for Good Reason, payment shall be made on the first day of the seventh month following the Termination Date; and

(C) The lapse of all restrictions on transfer and forfeiture provisions to which Executive’s awards under the Restricted Stock Plan are subject, so that any restricted shares previously awarded to Executive under such plan shall be nonforfeitable and freely transferable thereafter, all on the terms of the Restricted Stock Plan or the agreements thereunder.

(d) Notice of Termination . Any Termination of Employment by the Company pursuant to Subsection 6(a)(ii), (iv) or (v) or by Executive pursuant to Subsection 6(a)(iii) shall be communicated to the other party hereto by written notice of Termination, which shall state in reasonable detail the facts upon which the Termination of Employment has occurred. A Termination of Employment pursuant to Subsection 6(a)(vi) shall be communicated by Notice of Termination for Good Reason.

(e) Notice of Change in Control . The Company shall give Executive written notice of the occurrence of any event constituting a Change in Control as promptly as practical, and in no case later than 10 calendar days, after the occurrence of such event.

(f) Deemed Termination After Change in Control . In the event of a Termination of Employment of Executive by the Company without Cause following the commencement of any discussion with or communication from a third party that ultimately results in a Change in Control that is also a “change in control” within the meaning of Section 409A, but prior to the date of such a Change in Control, and Executive can reasonably demonstrate that such Termination of Employment was made in connection with or in anticipation of such Change in Control, then Executive shall be entitled to the benefits provided under Subsections 6(b)(iii) and 6(c) and Section 7, provided that (i) no such payments or benefits shall be provided prior to such Change in Control; (ii) any payments shall be payable within the various timeframes specified in Subsections 6(b)(iii) and 6(c) and Section 7, but with such timeframes beginning as of the date of such Change in Control instead of as of the date of Termination of Employment; and (iii) any reimbursements or in-kind benefits shall be made or provided within the timeframes specified within the applicable provisions of regulations under Section 409A in order to be exempt from or, if necessary, compliant with Section 409A.

 

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(g) Set-Off . There shall be no right of set-off or counterclaim against, or delay in, any payment by the Company to Executive of the Lump-Sum Payment or any Gross-Up Payment in respect of any claim against or debt or obligation of Executive, whether arising hereunder or otherwise.

(h) Interest on Overdue Payments . Without limiting the rights of Executive at law or in equity, if the Company fails to make the Lump-Sum Payment or any Gross-Up Payment on a timely basis, the Company shall pay interest on the amount thereof at an annualized rate equal to the rate in effect, at the time such payment should have been made, under the 401(k) Plan for loans to participants in such plan.

(i) Outplacement Assistance . Promptly after a request in writing from Executive following a Termination of the Employment Period under Subsection 6(a)(v) or (vi), the Company shall retain a professional outplacement assistance service firm reasonably acceptable to Executive, at the Company’s expense, to provide outplacement assistance to Executive during the Protected Period. In the event Executive pays for such services, the Company shall reimburse Executive within 30 days from the time Executive presents an invoice or receipt for such expenses, provided Executive presents such receipt(s) no later than 30 days before the end of Executive’s second taxable year following the year in which such expenses were incurred . Any outplacement services shall be appropriate to Executive’s position with the Company, as determined by the outplacement assistance service firm. Executive shall not be entitled to such services, however, following a Termination of the Employment Period under Subsection 6(a)(i), (ii), (iii) or (iv).

(j) Omnibus Plan . If Executive receives Awards (as defined therein) under the Omnibus Plan and a Change in Control occurs as determined under the Omnibus Plan, then Executive shall be entitled to the lapse of transfer restrictions imposed on any Award granted to Executive under the Omnibus Plan, all as determined under and subject to the terms of the Omnibus Plan.

(k) Payments upon Termination of Employment for Good Reason . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in the event Executive’s employment Terminates for Good Reason, no payments or reimbursements to which Executive would otherwise be entitled shall be paid prior to the first day of the seventh month following his Termination Date.

7. Certain Additional Payments by the Company .

(a) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that it shall be determined (as hereafter provided) that any payment or distribution by the Company or any of its Affiliates to or for the benefit of Executive, whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise pursuant to or by reason of any other agreement, policy, plan, program or arrangement, including without limitation any stock option, performance share, performance unit, restricted stock, stock appreciation right or similar right, or the lapse or termination of any restriction on, or the vesting or exercisability of, any of the foregoing (individually and collectively, a “Payment”), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (or any successor provision

 

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thereto) by reason of being considered “contingent on a change in ownership or control” of the Company, within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code (or any successor provision thereto), or to any similar tax imposed by state or local law, or to any interest or penalties with respect to such taxes (such tax or taxes, together with any such interest and penalties, being hereafter collectively referred to as the “Excise Tax”), then Executive shall be entitled to receive an additional payment or payments (individually and collectively, a “Gross-Up Payment”). The Gross-Up Payment shall be in an amount such that, after payment by Executive of all taxes (including any interest or penalties imposed with respect to such taxes), including any Excise Tax imposed upon the Gross-Up Payment, Executive retains an amount of the Gross-Up Payment equal to the Excise Tax imposed upon the Payment.

(b) Subject to the provisions of Subsection 7(f), all determinations required to be made under this Section 7, including whether an Excise Tax is payable by Executive and the amount of such Excise Tax and whether a Gross-Up Payment is required to be paid by the Company to Executive and the amount of such Gross-Up Payment, if any, shall be made (i) by PricewaterhouseCoopers (or its successor) (the “Accounting Firm”), regardless of any services that PricewaterhouseCoopers (or its successor) has performed or may be performing for the Company, or (ii) if PricewaterhouseCoopers (or its successor) is serving as accountant or auditor for the individual, entity or group effecting a Change in Control, or cannot (because of limitations under applicable law or otherwise) make the determinations required to be made under this Section 7, then by another nationally recognized accounting firm selected by Executive and reasonably acceptable to the Company (which accounting firm shall then be the “Accounting Firm” hereunder). The Company, or Executive if he selects the Accounting Firm, shall direct the Accounting Firm to submit its determination and detailed supporting calculations to both the Company and Executive within 30 calendar days after the Termination Date, if applicable, and any such other time or times as may be requested by the Company or Executive. If the Accounting Firm determines that any Excise Tax is payable by Executive, the Company shall pay the required Gross-Up Payment to Executive within five business days after the Company’s receipt of such determination and calculations with respect to any Payment to Executive. If the Accounting Firm determines that no Excise Tax is payable by Executive, it shall, at the same time as it makes such determination, furnish the Company and Executive an opinion that Executive has substantial authority not to report any Excise Tax on his federal, state or local income or other tax return. As a result of the uncertainty in the application of Section 4999 of the Code (or any successor provision thereto) and the possibility of similar uncertainty regarding applicable state or local tax law at the time of any determination by the Accounting Firm hereunder, it is possible that Gross-Up Payments which will not have been made by the Company should have been made (an “Underpayment”), consistent with the calculations required to be made hereunder. In the event that the Company exhausts or fails to pursue its remedies pursuant to Subsection 7(f) and Executive thereafter is required to make a payment of any Excise Tax, Executive shall direct the Accounting Firm to determine the amount of the Underpayment that has occurred and to submit its determination and detailed supporting calculations to both the Company and Executive as promptly as possible. Any such Underpayment shall be promptly paid by the Company to, or for the benefit of, Executive as a Gross-Up Payment within five business days after the Company’s receipt of such determination and calculations. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, if the Executive’s Termination of Employment was for Good Reason, in no event shall any such payments be made before the first day of the seventh month following such Termination of Employment.

 

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(c) The Company and Executive shall each provide the Accounting Firm access to and copies of any books, records and documents in the possession of the Company or Executive, as the case may be, reasonably requested by the Accounting Firm, and otherwise cooperate with the Accounting Firm in connection with the preparation and issuance of the determinations and calculations contemplated by Subsection 7(b). Any determination by the Accounting Firm as to the amount of any Gross-Up Payment or Underpayment shall be binding upon the Company and Executive.

(d) The federal, state and local income or other tax returns filed by Executive shall be prepared and filed on a consistent basis with the determination of the Accounting Firm with respect to the Excise Tax payable by Executive. Executive shall make proper payment of the amount of any Excise Tax, and at the request of the Company, provide to the Company true and correct copies (with any amendments) of his federal income tax return as filed with the Internal Revenue Service and corresponding state and local tax returns, if relevant, as filed with the applicable taxing authority, and such other documents reasonably requested by the Company, evidencing such payment. If prior to the filing of Executive’s federal income tax return, or corresponding state or local tax return, if relevant, the Accounting Firm determines that the amount of the Gross-Up Payment should be reduced, Executive shall within five business days pay to the Company the amount of such reduction.

(e) The fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm for its services in connection with the determinations and calculations contemplated by Subsection 7(b) shall be borne by the Company.

(f) Executive shall notify the Company in writing of any claim by the Internal Revenue Service or any other taxing authority that, if successful, would require the payment by the Company of a Gross-Up Payment. Such notification shall be given as promptly as practicable but no later than 10 business days after Executive actually receives notice of such claim and Executive shall further apprise the Company of the nature of such claim and the date on which such claim is requested to be paid (in each case, to the extent known by Executive). Executive shall not pay such claim prior to the earlier of (x) the expiration of the 30-calendar-day period following the date on which he gives such notice to the Company and (y) the date that any payment of an amount with respect to such claim is due. If the Company notifies Executive in writing prior to the expiration of such period that it desires to contest such claim, Executive shall:

(i) provide the Company with any written records or documents in his possession relating to such claim reasonably requested by the Company;

(ii) take such action in connection with contesting such claim as the Company shall reasonably request in writing from time to time, including, without limitation, accepting legal representation with respect to such claim by an attorney competent in respect of the subject matter and reasonably selected by the Company;

 

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(iii) cooperate with the Company in good faith in order effectively to contest such claim; and

(iv) permit the Company to participate in any proceedings relating to such claim;

provided, however, that the Company shall bear and pay directly all costs and expenses (including interest and penalties) incurred in connection with such contest and shall indemnify and hold harmless Executive, on an after-tax basis, for and against any Excise Tax or income tax, including interest and penalties with respect thereto, imposed as a result of such representation and payment of costs and expenses. Without limiting the foregoing provisions of this Subsection 7(f), the Company shall control all proceedings taken in connection with the contest of any claim contemplated by this Subsection 7(f) and, at its sole option, may pursue or forego any and all administrative appeals, proceedings, hearings and conferences with the taxing authority in respect of such claim (provided, however, that Executive may participate therein at his own cost and expense) and may, at its option, either direct Executive to pay the tax claimed and file for a refund or contest the claim in any permissible manner, and Executive agrees to prosecute such contest to a determination before any administrative tribunal, in a court of initial jurisdiction and in one or more appellate courts, as the Company shall determine; provided, however, that if the Company directs Executive to pay the tax claimed and file for a refund, the Company shall pay to Executive a Gross-up Payment as defined in (a) above with respect to the tax claimed and otherwise shall indemnify and hold Executive harmless, on an after-tax basis, from any Excise Tax or income or other tax, including interest or penalties with respect thereto, imposed with respect to such payment, and provided further, however, that any extension of the statute of limitations relating to payment of taxes for the taxable year of Executive with respect to which the contested amount is claimed to be due is limited solely to such contested amount. Furthermore, the Company’s control of any such contested claim shall be limited to issues with respect to which a Gross-Up Payment would be payable hereunder and Executive shall be entitled to settle or contest, as the case may be, any other issue raised by the Internal Revenue Service or any other taxing authority.

(g) If, after the receipt by Executive of an amount paid by the Company pursuant to Subsection 7(f), Executive receives any refund with respect to such claim, Executive shall (subject to the Company’s complying with the requirements of Subsection 7(f)) promptly pay to the Company the amount of such refund (together with any interest paid or credited thereon after any taxes applicable thereto).

8. Binding Agreement; Successors . This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Executive’s personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees. If Executive should die while any amounts would still be payable to him hereunder if he had continued to live, all such amounts, unless otherwise provided herein, shall be paid in accordance with the terms of this Agreement to Executive’s devisee, legatee, or other designee or, if there be no such designee, to Executive’s estate. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the Company, including, without limitation, any person acquiring directly or indirectly all or

 

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substantially all of the assets of the Company, whether by merger, consolidation, sale or otherwise (and such successor shall thereafter be deemed the “Company” for the purposes of this Agreement). The Company shall require any such successor to assume and agree to perform this Agreement. Failure by the Company to obtain such succession shall be a breach of this Agreement and shall entitle Executive to compensation from the Company in the same amount and on the same terms as the Executive would be entitled to hereunder if the Executive were to Terminate the Executive’s employment for Good Reason during the Protected Period, except that, for purposes of implementing the foregoing, the date on which any such succession becomes effective shall be deemed the Termination Date.

9. Restrictive Covenants .

(a) Non-Competition . During the Employment Period and for a period of 18 months following the Termination Date, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, own, manage, operate, control or participate in the ownership, management, operation or control of, or be connected as an officer, employee, partner or director with, or have any financial interest in, any business which is in substantial competition with any business conducted by the Company or by any group, division or Subsidiary of the Company, in any area where such business is being conducted at the time of such Termination of Employment. Ownership of 5% or less of the voting stock of any corporation which is required to file periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Exchange Act shall not constitute a violation hereof.

(b) Non-Solicitation . Executive shall not directly or indirectly, at any time during the Employment Period and for 18 months thereafter, solicit or induce or attempt to solicit or induce any employee, sales representative or other representative, agent or consultant of the Company or any group, division or Subsidiary of the Company (collectively, the “RPM Group”) to terminate his, her or its employment, representation or other relationship with the RPM Group or in any way directly or indirectly interfere with such a relationship.

(c) Confidentiality .

(i) Executive shall keep in strict confidence, and shall not, directly or indirectly, at any time during or after the Employment Period, disclose, furnish, publish, disseminate, make available or, except in the course of performing his duties of employment hereunder, use any Confidential Information. Executive specifically acknowledges that all Confidential Information, whether reduced to writing, maintained on any form of electronic media, or maintained in the mind or memory of Executive and whether compiled by the RPM Group, and/or Executive, derives independent economic value from not being readily known to or ascertainable by proper means by others who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use, that reasonable efforts have been made by the RPM Group to maintain the secrecy of such information, that such information is the sole property of the RPM Group and that any disclosure or use of such information by Executive during the Employment Period (except in the course of performing his duties and obligations hereunder) or after the Termination of the Employment Period shall constitute a misappropriation of the RPM Group’s trade secrets.

 

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(ii) Executive agrees that upon Termination of the Employment Period, for any reason, Executive shall return to the Company, in good condition, all property of the RPM Group, including, without limitation, the originals and all copies of any materials, whether in paper, electronic or other media, that contain, reflect, summarize, describe, analyze or refer or relate to any items of Confidential Information.

10. Notice . All notices, requests and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given (a) when hand delivered, (b) when dispatched by electronic facsimile transmission (with receipt electronically confirmed), (c) one business day after being sent by recognized overnight delivery service, or (d) three business days after being sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and in each case addressed as follows (or addressed as otherwise specified by notice under this Section):

If to Executive:

Russell L. Gordon

4728 Barnsleigh Drive

Akron, Ohio 44333

If to the Company:

RPM International Inc.

2628 Pearl Road

P.O. Box 777

Medina, Ohio 44258

Facsimile: 330-225-6574

Attn: Secretary

11. Withholding . The Company may withhold from any amounts payable under or in connection with this Agreement all federal, state, local and other taxes as may be required to be withheld by the Company under applicable law or governmental regulation or ruling.

12. Amendments; Waivers . No provision of this Agreement may be modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in writing, and is signed by Executive and by another executive officer of the Company. No waiver by either party hereto at any time of any breach by the other party hereto of, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time.

13. Jurisdiction . The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without giving effect to the conflict of law principles of such State. Executive and the Company each agree that the state and federal courts located in the State of Ohio shall have jurisdiction in any action, suit or proceeding

 

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against Executive or the Company based on or arising out of this Agreement and each of Executive and the Company hereby (a) submits to the personal jurisdiction of such courts, (b) consents to service of process in connection with any such action, suit or proceeding and (c) waives any other requirement (whether imposed by statute, rule of court or otherwise) with respect to personal jurisdiction, venue or service of process.

14. Equitable Relief . Executive and the Company acknowledge and agree that the covenants contained in Section 9 are of a special nature and that any breach, violation or evasion by Executive of the terms of Section 9 will result in immediate and irreparable injury and harm to the Company, for which there is no adequate remedy at law, and will cause damage to the Company in amounts difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, the Company shall be entitled to the remedy of injunction, as well as to all other legal or equitable remedies to which the Company may be entitled (including, without limitation, the right to seek monetary damages), for any breach, violation or evasion by Executive of the terms of Section 9.

15. Validity . The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect. In the event that any provision of Section 9 is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable as against public policy, such court shall exercise its discretion in reforming such provision to the end that Executive shall be subject to such restrictions and obligations as are reasonable under the circumstances and enforceable by the Company.

16. Code Section 409A . The benefits under this Agreement generally are intended to meet the requirements for exemption from Code Section 409A (including without limitation the exemptions for restricted property, short-term deferrals, separation payments and reimbursements, and welfare benefits) and shall be so construed and administered; however, to the extent any benefit hereunder is not exempt from the application of Code Section 409A, it shall be administered in compliance with Code Section 409A. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, this Agreement may be amended as the Company may determine, with the consent of the Executive (which shall not be unreasonably withheld), to better secure exemption of each benefit hereunder from, or if exemption is not reasonably available for such a benefit, to better comply with, the requirements of Code Section 409A.

17. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

18. Headings; Definitions . The headings contained herein are for reference purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Certain capitalized terms used in this Agreement are defined on Schedule A attached hereto.

19. No Assignment . This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party, except as provided in Section 8.

 

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20. Entire Agreement . This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the employment of Executive and supersedes any and all other agreements (including the Existing Agreement), either oral or in writing, with respect to the employment of Executive.

21. Enforcement Costs . The Company is aware that upon the occurrence of a Change in Control the Board of Directors or a stockholder of the Company may then cause or attempt to cause the Company to refuse to comply with its obligations under this Agreement, or may cause or attempt to cause the Company to institute, or may institute, litigation seeking to have this Agreement declared unenforceable, or may take, or attempt to take, other action to deny Executive the benefits intended under this Agreement. In these circumstances, the purpose of this Agreement could be frustrated. It is the intent of the Company that Executive not be required to incur the expenses associated with the enforcement of his rights under this Agreement by litigation or other legal action because the cost and expense thereof would substantially detract from the benefits intended to be extended to Executive hereunder, nor be bound to negotiate any settlement of his rights hereunder under threat of incurring such expenses. Accordingly, if at any time in the two calendar years following a Termination of Employment during the Protected Period, it should appear to Executive that the Company has failed to comply with any of its obligations under this Agreement or the Company or any other person takes any action to declare this Agreement void or unenforceable, or institutes any litigation or other legal action designed to deny, diminish or recover from Executive the benefits intended to be provided to Executive hereunder, and Executive has complied with all of his obligations under Section 9, then the Company irrevocably authorizes Executive from time to time to retain counsel of his choice at the expense of the Company as provided in this Section 21 to represent Executive in connection with the initiation or defense of any litigation or other legal action, whether by or against the Company or any Director, officer, stockholder or other person affiliated with the Company, in any jurisdiction. The Company’s obligations under this Section 21 shall not be conditioned on Executive’s success in the prosecution or defense of any such litigation or other legal action. Notwithstanding any existing or prior attorney-client relationship between the Company and such counsel, the Company irrevocably consents to Executive entering into an attorney-client relationship with such counsel, and in that connection the Company and Executive agree that a confidential relationship shall exist between Executive and such counsel. The reasonable fees and expenses of counsel selected from time to time by Executive as hereinabove provided shall be paid or reimbursed to Executive by the Company on a regular, periodic basis no later than 30 days after presentation by Executive of a statement or statements prepared by such counsel in accordance with its customary practices, up to a maximum annual amount of $250,000 in each of the two calendar years following the year in which occurs such Termination of Employment within the Protected Period; provided, that Executive presents such statement(s) no later than 30 days prior to the end of each such year, and provided further, that if Executive’s Termination of Employment was for Good Reason, no such payment shall be made before the first day of the seventh month following such Termination of Employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 21 shall not apply at any time unless a Change in Control has occurred.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement effective as of the date and year first above written.

 

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC.
By:  

/s/ Janeen B. Kastner

  Janeen B. Kastner, Vice President - Corporate Benefits and Risk Management
  The “Company”

 

/s/ Russell L. Gordon

Russell L. Gordon
“Executive”

 

 

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Schedule A

Certain Definitions

As used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms shall have the following meanings:

401(k) Plan ” means the RPM International Inc. 401(k) Trust and Plan and any successor plan or arrangement.

Affiliate ” of a specified entity means any entity during any period during which it would be treated, together with the Company, as a single employer for purposes of Section 414(b) and (c) of the Code.

Average Incentive Compensation ” means an amount equal to the average amount of the annual Incentive Compensation payable to Executive (without regard to any reduction thereof elected by Executive pursuant to any qualified or non-qualified compensation reduction arrangement maintained by the Company, including, without limitation, the Deferred Compensation Plan) for the three most recent completed fiscal years (or for such shorter period during which Executive has been employed by the Company) preceding the Termination Date in which the Company paid Incentive Compensation to executive officers of the Company or in which the Company considered and declined to pay Incentive Compensation to executive officers of the Company.

Benefit Plans ” means the Continuing Benefit Plans and the Limited Benefit Plans.

Cause ” means a determination of the Board of Directors (without the participation of Executive) of the Company pursuant to the exercise of its business judgment, that either of the following events has occurred: (a) Executive has engaged in willful and intentional acts of dishonesty or gross neglect of duty or (b) Executive has breached Section 9.

Change in Control ” shall mean the occurrence at any time of any of the following events:

(a) The Company is merged or consolidated or reorganized into or with another corporation or other legal person or entity, and as a result of such merger, consolidation or reorganization less than a majority of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of such corporation, person or entity immediately after such transaction are held in the aggregate by the holders of Voting Stock immediately prior to such transaction;

(b) The Company sells or otherwise transfers all or substantially all of its assets to any other corporation or other legal person or entity, and less than a majority of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of such corporation, person or entity immediately after such sale or transfer is held in the aggregate by the holders of Voting Stock immediately prior to such sale or transfer;

 

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(c) There is a report filed on Schedule 13D or Schedule TO (or any successor schedule, form or report), each as promulgated pursuant to the Exchange Act, disclosing that any person (as the term “person” is used in Section 13(d)(3) or Section 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act) has become the beneficial owner (as the term “beneficial owner” is defined under Rule 13d-3 or any successor rule or regulation promulgated under the Exchange Act) of securities representing 15% or more of the Voting Power;

(d) The Company files a report or proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Exchange Act disclosing in response to Form 8-K or Schedule 14A (or any successor schedule, form or report or item therein) that a change in control of the Company has or may have occurred or will or may occur in the future pursuant to any then-existing contract or transaction;

(e) If during any period of two consecutive years, individuals, who at the beginning of any such period, constitute the Directors cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof, unless the nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders of each new Director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the Directors then in office who were Directors at the beginning of any such period; or

(f) The stockholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of paragraphs (c) and (d) of this definition, a “ Change in Control ” shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of this Agreement (i) solely because (A) the Company, (B) a Subsidiary, or (C) any Company-sponsored employee stock ownership plan or other employee benefit plan of the Company or any Subsidiary, or any entity holding shares of Voting Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan, either files or becomes obligated to file a report or proxy statement under or in response to Schedule 13D, Schedule TO, Form 8-K or Schedule 14A (or any successor schedule, form or report or item therein) under the Exchange Act, disclosing beneficial ownership by it of shares of Voting Stock or because the Company reports that a change in control of the Company has or may have occurred or will or may occur in the future by reason of such beneficial ownership, (ii) solely because any other person or entity either files or becomes obligated to file a report on Schedule 13D or Schedule TO (or any successor schedule, form or report) under the Exchange Act, disclosing beneficial ownership by it of shares of Voting Stock, but only if both (A) the transaction giving rise to such filing or obligation is approved in advance of consummation thereof by the Company’s Board of Directors and (B) at least a majority of the Voting Power immediately after such transaction is held in the aggregate by the holders of Voting Stock immediately prior to such transaction, or (iii) solely because of a change in control of any Subsidiary.

COBRA Continuation Coverage ” means the health care continuation requirements under the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, as amended, Part VI of Subtitle B of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and Code Section 4980B(f), or any successor provisions thereto.

 

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Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.

Confidential Information ” means trade secrets and confidential business and technical information of the RPM Group and its customers and vendors, without limitation as to when or how Executive may have acquired such information. Such Confidential Information shall include, without limitation, the RPM Group’s manufacturing, selling and servicing methods and business techniques, training, service and business manuals, promotional materials, vendor and product information, product development plans, internal financial statements, sales and distribution information, business plans, marketing strategies, pricing policies, corporate alliances, business opportunities, the lists of actual and potential customers as well as other customer information, technology, know-how, processes, data, ideas, techniques, inventions (whether patentable or not), formulas, terms of compensation and performance levels of RPM Group employees, and other information concerning the RPM Group’s actual or anticipated business, research or development, or which is received in confidence by or for the RPM Group from any other person and all other confidential information to the extent that such information is not intended by the RPM Group for public dissemination.

Continuing Benefit Plans ” means only the following employee benefit plans and arrangements of the Company in effect on the date hereof, or any successor plan or arrangement in which Executive is eligible to participate immediately before the Termination Date:

 

  (a) The RPM International Inc. Health and Welfare Plan (including medical, dental and prescription drug benefits) as in existence on the date of this Agreement, or any successor plan that provides medical, dental and prescription drug benefits, but only to the extent of such benefits; and

 

  (b) Estate/Financial Planning Benefits.

Deferred Compensation Plan ” means the RPM International Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended from time to time, in which executive officers of the Company are eligible to participate and any such successor plan or arrangement.

Director ” means a member of the Board of Directors of the Company.

Disability ” means any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, and that makes Executive eligible for benefits under any long-term disability program of the Company or an Affiliate. The Company and Executive acknowledge and agree that the essential functions of Executive’s position are unique and critical to the Company and that a disability condition that causes Executive to be unable to perform the essential functions of his position under the circumstances described above will constitute an undue hardship on the Company.

 

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Earned Incentive Compensation ” means the sum of:

(a) The amount of any Incentive Compensation payable but not yet paid for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the Termination Date occurs. If the Chief Executive Officer has determined such amount prior to the Termination Date, then such amount shall be the amount so determined by the Chief Executive Officer. If the Chief Executive Officer has not determined such amount prior to the Termination Date, then such amount shall equal the amount of the Average Incentive Compensation. For purposes of this paragraph (a), any Incentive Compensation deferred by Executive pursuant to any qualified or non-qualified compensation reduction arrangement maintained by the Company, including, without limitation, the Deferred Compensation Plan, shall be deemed to have been paid on the date of deferral; and

(b) An amount equal to the Average Incentive Compensation multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the current fiscal year of the Company that have expired before the Termination Date and the denominator of which is 365.

Estate/Financial Planning Benefits ” means those estate and financial planning services (a) in effect on the date hereof in which Executive is eligible to participate or (b) that the Company makes available at any time before the Termination Date to the executives and key management employees of the Company and in which Executive is then eligible to participate.

Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, as such law, rules and regulations may be amended from time to time.

Executive Life Insurance ” means the RPM International Inc. Split Dollar Executive Life Insurance Plan in effect on the date hereof or any successor arrangement that the Company makes available at any time before the Termination Date to the executives and key management employees of the Company and in which Executive is then eligible to participate.

Good Reason ” means a determination by Executive made in good faith that, upon or after the occurrence of a Change in Control, any of the following events has occurred without Executive’s express written consent: (a) a significant reduction in the nature or scope of the title, authority or responsibilities of Executive from those held by Executive immediately prior to the Change in Control; (b) a reduction in Executive’s Base Salary from the amount in effect on the date of the Change in Control; (c) a reduction in Executive’s Incentive Compensation from the amount of Executive’s Average Incentive Compensation, unless such reduction results solely from the Company’s results of operations; (d) the failure by the Company to offer to Executive an economic value of benefits reasonably comparable to the economic value of benefits under the Benefit Plans in which Executive participates at the time of the Change in Control; (e) the purported Termination of the Executive’s Employment which is not effected pursuant to Sections 6(d) and 10 of this Agreement, which purported Termination of Employment shall not be

 

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effective for purposes of this Agreement; (f) the failure by the Company to comply with and satisfy Section 8 of this Agreement, relating to the assumption of the Agreement by any successor entity; or (g) a material breach by the Company of the terms of Section 3.

Gross-Up Payment ” shall have the meaning given such term in Section 7.

Group Long Term Disability Insurance ” means the Group Long Term Disability Insurance sponsored by the Company, as currently in effect and as the same may be amended from time to time, and any successor long-term disability insurance sponsored by the Company in which the executives and key management employees of the Company are eligible to participate.

Incentive Compensation ” shall have the meaning given such term in Section 4(b).

Life and Disability Welfare Plan ” means the RPM International Inc. Life and Disability Welfare Plan, which includes Group Life Insurance, Group Long Term Disability Insurance and Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.

Limited Benefit Plans ” means all the Company’s employee benefit plans and arrangements in effect at any time and in which the executives and key management employees of the Company are eligible to participate, excluding the Continuing Benefit Plans, but including, without limitation, the following employee benefit plans and arrangements as in effect on the date of this Agreement or any successor or new plan or arrangement made available in the future to the executives and key management employees of the Company and in which Executive is eligible to participate before the Termination Date:

 

  (a) The 401(k) Plan;

 

  (b) The RPM International Inc. Retirement Plan;

 

  (c) Stock option plans and other equity-based incentive plans, including the RPM International Inc. 2007 Stock Option Plan, the Restricted Stock Plan and the Omnibus Plan;

 

  (d) Any Executive Life Insurance;

 

  (e) The RPM International Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan;

 

  (f) The Deferred Compensation Plan;

 

  (g) The RPM International Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan;

 

  (h) The Life and Disability Welfare Plan;

 

  (i) The RPM International Inc. Group Variable Universal Life Plan (also known as GRIP or GVUL);

 

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  (j) The RPM International Inc. Business Travel Accident Plan;

 

  (k) The fringe benefits appertaining to Executive’s position with the Company referred to in Subsection 4(f), including the use of an automobile; and

 

  (l) RPM International Inc. Flexible Benefits Plan.

Lump-Sum Payment ” means, collectively, the lump-sum payments that may be payable to Executive pursuant to the first sentence of Subsection 6(b)(iii) and pursuant to Subsection 6(c)(ii)(B).

Notice of Termination for Good Reason ” means a written notice delivered by Executive in good faith to the Company under Subsection 6(a)(vi) setting forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances that have occurred and that Executive claims in good faith to be an event constituting Good Reason.

Omnibus Plan ” means the RPM International Inc. 2004 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan.

Protected Period ” means that period of time commencing on the date of a Change in Control and ending two years after such date.

Release and Waiver of Claims ” means a written release and waiver by Executive, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law and in form reasonably acceptable to the Company, of all claims, demands, suits, actions, causes of action, damages and rights against the Company and its Affiliates whatsoever which he may have had on account of his Termination of Employment, including, without limitation, claims of discrimination, including on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, religion, or handicapped status, and any and all claims, demands and causes of action for severance or other termination pay. Such Release and Waiver of Claims shall not, however, apply to the obligations of the Company arising under this Agreement, any indemnification agreement between Executive and the Company, any retirement plans, any stock option agreements, COBRA Continuation Coverage or rights of indemnification Executive may have under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws (or comparable charter document) or by statute.

Restricted Stock Plan ” means either the RPM International Inc. 1997 Restricted Stock Plan or the RPM International Inc. 2007 Restricted Stock Plan and any successor plan or arrangement to either of such plans, but shall not be deemed to mean or include the Omnibus Plan.

Subsidiary ” means a corporation, company or other entity (a) more than 50 percent of whose outstanding shares or securities (representing the right to vote for the election of directors or other managing authority) are, or (b) which does not have outstanding shares or securities (as may be the case in a partnership, joint venture or unincorporated association), but more than 50 percent of whose ownership interest representing the right generally to make decisions for such other entity is, now or hereafter, owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Company.

 

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Termination of Employment ” means the separation from service within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, of Executive with the Company and all of its Affiliates, for any reason, including without limitation, quit, discharge, or retirement, or a leave of absence (including military leave, sick leave, or other bona fide leave of absence such as temporary employment by the government if the period of such leave exceeds the greater of six months, or the period for which Executive’s right to reemployment is provided either by statute or by contract) or permanent decrease in service to a level that is no more than Twenty Percent (20%) of its prior level. For this purpose, whether a Termination of Employment has occurred is determined based on whether it is reasonably anticipated that no further services will be performed by Executive after a certain date or that the level of bona fide services Executive will perform after such date (whether as an employee or as an independent contractor) would permanently decrease to no more than Twenty Percent (20%) of the average level of bona fide services performed (whether as an employee or an independent contractor) over the immediately preceding 36-month period (or the full period of services if Executive has been providing services less than 36 months). The terms “Terminate” or “Terminated,” when used in reference to Executive’s employment or the Employment Period, shall refer to a Termination of Employment as set forth in this paragraph.

Termination Date ” means the effective date of Executive’s Termination of Employment.

Voting Power ” means, at any time, the total votes relating to the then-outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of Directors.

Voting Stock ” means, at any time, the then-outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of Directors.

 

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Exhibit 13.1

 

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Financial Section 2013 Annual Report RPM International Inc. A World Leader in Specialty Coatings and Sealants Financial Section 22 Management’s Discussion and Analysis 35 Consolidated Financial Statements 40 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Contents 68 Quarterly Stock Price and Dividend Information 69 Management’s Report on Internal Control 70 Auditor’s Reports 72 Stockholder Information See fold-out cover for Selected Financial Data


Management’s Discussion and Analysis

of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of RPM International Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries, except for certain subsidiaries that were deconsolidated on May 31, 2010 (please refer to Note A to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information). Investments in less-than-majority-owned joint ventures for which we have the ability to exercise significant influence over are accounted for under the equity method. Preparation of our financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We continually evaluate these estimates, including those related to our allowances for doubtful accounts; inventories; allowances for recoverable taxes; useful lives of property, plant and equipment; goodwill and other intangible assets; environmental, warranties and other contingent liabilities; income tax valuation allowances; pension plans; and the fair value of financial instruments. We base our estimates on historical experience, our most recent facts, and other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of our assets and liabilities. Actual results, which are shaped by actual market conditions, may differ materially from our estimates.

 

We have identified below the accounting policies and estimates that are the most critical to our financial statements.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues are recognized when realized or realizable, and when earned. In general, this is when title and risk of loss pass to the customer. Further, revenues are realizable when we have persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement, the product has been shipped or the services have been provided to the customer, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. We reduce our revenues for estimated customer returns and allowances, certain rebates, sales incentives and promotions in the same period the related sales are recorded.

 

We also record revenues generated under long-term construction contracts, mainly in connection with the installation of specialized roofing and flooring systems, and related services. In general, we account for long-term construction contracts under the percentage-of-completion method, and therefore record contract revenues and related costs as our contracts progress. This method recognizes the economic results of contract performance on a timelier basis than does the completed-contract method; however, application of this method requires reasonably dependable estimates of progress toward completion, as well as other dependable estimates. When reasonably dependable estimates cannot be made, or if other factors make estimates doubtful, the completed-contract method is applied. Under the completed-contract method, billings and costs are accumulated on the balance sheet as the contract progresses, but no revenue is recognized until the contract is complete or substantially complete.

 

Translation of Foreign Currency Financial Statements and Foreign Currency Transactions

 

Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. However, the functional currency for each of our foreign subsidiaries is its principal operating currency. We translate the amounts included in our Consolidated Statements of Income from our foreign subsidiaries into U.S. dollars at weighted-average exchange

 

rates, which we believe are representative of the actual exchange rates on the dates of the transactions. Our foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars from local currency at the actual exchange rates as of the end of each reporting date, and we record the resulting foreign exchange translation adjustments in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). If the U.S. dollar strengthens, we reflect the resulting losses as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Conversely, if the U.S. dollar weakens, foreign exchange translation gains result, which favorably impact accumulated other comprehensive income. Translation adjustments may be included in net earnings in the event of a sale or liquidation of certain of our underlying foreign investments. If we determine that the functional currency of any of our foreign subsidiaries should be the U.S. dollar, our financial statements will be affected. Should this occur, we will adjust our reporting to appropriately account for any such changes.

 

As appropriate, we use permanently invested intercompany loans as a source of capital to reduce exposure to foreign currency fluctuations at our foreign subsidiaries. These loans, on a consolidated basis, are treated as being analogous to equity for accounting purposes. Therefore, foreign exchange gains or losses on these intercompany loans are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). If we determine that the functional currency of any of our subsidiaries should be the U.S. dollar, we will no longer record foreign exchange gains or losses on such intercompany loans.

 

Goodwill

 

We test our goodwill balances at least annually, or more frequently as impairment indicators arise, at the reporting unit level. Our reporting units have been identified at the component level, which is the operating segment level or one level below our operating segments.

 

In the fourth quarter of our fiscal year ended May 31, 2012, we early adopted new Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance that simplifies how an entity tests goodwill for impairment. It provides an option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, and whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test.

 

We assess qualitative factors in each of our reporting units that carry goodwill. Among other relevant events and circumstances that affect the fair value of our reporting units, we assess individual factors such as:

 

   

a significant adverse change in legal factors or the business climate;

 

   

an adverse action or assessment by a regulator;

 

   

unanticipated competition;

 

   

a loss of key personnel; and

 

   

a more-likely-than-not expectation that a reporting unit or a significant portion of a reporting unit will be sold or otherwise disposed of.

 

We assess these qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. Under the new guidance, this quantitative test is required only if we conclude that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount.

 

 

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In applying the first step of the quantitative test, we compare the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value. Calculating the fair market value of a reporting unit requires our use of estimates and assumptions. We use significant judgment in determining the most appropriate method to establish the fair value of a reporting unit. We estimate the fair value of a reporting unit by employing various valuation techniques, depending on the availability and reliability of comparable market value indicators, and employ methods and assumptions that include the application of third-party market value indicators and the computation of discounted future cash flows for a reporting unit’s annual projected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”).

 

We evaluate discounted future cash flows for a reporting unit’s projected EBITDA. Under this approach, we calculate the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets of the reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired. An indication that goodwill may be impaired results when the carrying value of the net assets of a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit. At that point, the second step of the impairment test is performed, which requires a fair value estimate of each tangible and intangible asset in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, then we record an impairment loss equal to the difference.

 

In applying the discounted cash flow methodology, we rely on a number of factors, including future business plans, actual and forecasted operating results, and market data. The significant assumptions employed under this method include discount rates; revenue growth rates, including assumed terminal growth rates; and operating margins used to project future cash flows for a reporting unit. The discount rates utilized reflect market-based estimates of capital costs and discount rates adjusted for management’s assessment of a market participant’s view with respect to other risks associated with the projected cash flows of the individual reporting unit. Our estimates are based upon assumptions we believe to be reasonable, but which by nature are uncertain and unpredictable. We believe we incorporate ample sensitivity ranges into our analysis of goodwill impairment testing for a reporting unit, such that actual experience would need to be materially out of the range of expected assumptions in order for an impairment to remain undetected.

 

Our annual goodwill impairment analysis for fiscal 2013 did not result in any indicators of impairment. Should the future earnings and cash flows at our reporting units decline and/or discount rates increase, future impairment charges to goodwill and other intangible assets may be required.

 

Other Long-Lived Assets

 

We assess identifiable, non-goodwill intangibles and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in facts and circumstances indicate the possibility that the carrying values of these assets may not be recoverable over their estimated remaining useful lives. Factors considered important in our assessment, which might trigger an impairment evaluation, include the following:

 

   

significant under-performance relative to historical or projected future operating results;

 

   

significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets;

 

   

significant changes in the strategy for our overall business; and

 

   

significant negative industry or economic trends.

Additionally, we test all indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at least annually during our fiscal fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter of our fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, we adopted new FASB guidance that simplifies how an entity tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. It provides an option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount.

 

Measuring a potential impairment of non-goodwill intangibles and other long-lived assets requires the use of various estimates and assumptions, including the determination of which cash flows are directly related to the assets being evaluated, the respective useful lives over which those cash flows will occur and potential residual values, if any. If we determine that the carrying values of these assets may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above-described indicators or other factors, any impairment amounts would be measured based on the projected net cash flows expected from these assets, including any net cash flows related to eventual disposition activities. The determination of any impairment losses would be based on the best information available, including internal estimates of discounted cash flows; quoted market prices, when available; and independent appraisals, as appropriate, to determine fair values. Cash flow estimates would be based on our historical experience and our internal business plans, with appropriate discount rates applied. Our fiscal 2013 annual impairment tests of each of our indefinite-lived intangible assets did not result in any impairment loss.

 

Income Taxes

 

Our provision for income taxes is calculated using the liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes and certain changes in valuation allowances. We provide valuation allowances against deferred tax assets if, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

In determining the adequacy of valuation allowances, we consider cumulative and anticipated amounts of domestic and international earnings or losses, anticipated amounts of foreign source income, as well as the anticipated taxable income resulting from the reversal of future taxable temporary differences. We intend to maintain any recorded valuation allowances until sufficient positive evidence (for example, cumulative positive foreign earnings or additional foreign source income) exists to support a reversal of the tax valuation allowances.

 

Further, at each interim reporting period, we estimate an effective income tax rate that is expected to be applicable for the full year. Significant judgment is involved regarding the application of global income tax laws and regulations and when projecting the jurisdictional mix of income. Additionally, interpretation of tax laws, court decisions or other guidance provided by taxing authorities influences our estimate of the effective income tax rates. As a result, our actual effective income tax rates and related income tax liabilities may differ materially from our estimated effective tax rates and related income tax liabilities. Any resulting differences are recorded in the period they become known.

 

Contingencies

 

We are party to various claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of business. Although we cannot precisely predict the amount of any liability that may ultimately arise with respect to any of these matters, we record provisions when we consider the liability probable and reasonably estimable. Our

 

 

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provisions are based on historical experience and legal advice, reviewed quarterly and adjusted according to developments. In general, our accruals, including our accruals for environmental, warranty, and tax liabilities, discussed further below, represent the best estimate of a range of possible losses. Estimating probable losses requires the analysis of multiple forecasted factors that often depend on judgments about potential actions by third parties, such as regulators, courts, and state and federal legislatures. Changes in the amounts of our loss provisions, which can be material, affect our Consolidated Statements of Income. While it is reasonably possible that excess liabilities, if they were to occur, could be material to operating results in any given quarter or year of their recognition, we do not believe that it is reasonably possible that excess liabilities would have a material adverse effect on our long-term results of operations, liquidity or consolidated financial position.

 

Our environmental-related accruals are similarly established and/or adjusted as more information becomes available upon which costs can be reasonably estimated. Actual costs may vary from these estimates because of the inherent uncertainties involved, including the identification of new sites and the development of new information about contamination. Certain sites are still being investigated; therefore, we have been unable to fully evaluate the ultimate costs for those sites. As a result, accruals have not been estimated for certain of these sites and costs may ultimately exceed existing estimated accruals for other sites. We have received indemnities for potential environmental issues from purchasers of certain of our properties and businesses and from sellers of some of the properties or businesses we have acquired. We also have purchased insurance to cover potential environmental liabilities at certain sites. If the indemnifying or insuring party fails to, or becomes unable to, fulfill its obligations under those agreements or policies, we may incur environmental costs in addition to any amounts accrued, which may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Several of our industrial businesses offer extended warranty terms and related programs, and thus have established a corresponding warranty liability. Warranty expense is impacted by variations in local construction practices and installation conditions, including geographic and climate differences.

 

Additionally, our operations are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign tax laws and regulations that govern, among other things, taxes on worldwide income. The calculation of our income tax expense is based on the best information available, including the application of currently enacted income tax laws and regulations, and involves our significant judgment. The actual income tax liability for each jurisdiction in any year can ultimately be determined, in some instances, several years after the financial statements have been published.

 

We also maintain accruals for estimated income tax exposures for many different jurisdictions. Tax exposures are settled primarily through the resolution of audits within each tax jurisdiction or the closing of a statute of limitation. Tax exposures and actual income tax liabilities can also be affected by changes in applicable tax laws, retroactive tax law changes, or other factors, which may cause us to believe revisions of past estimates are appropriate. Although we believe that appropriate liabilities have been recorded for our income tax expense and income tax exposures, actual results may differ materially from our estimates.

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable

 

An allowance for anticipated uncollectible trade receivable amounts is established using a combination of specifically identified accounts to be reserved and a reserve covering trends in collectibility. These estimates are based on an analysis of

trends in collectibility and past experience, but are primarily made up of individual account balances identified as doubtful based on specific facts and conditions. Receivable losses are charged against the allowance when we confirm uncollectibility. Actual collections of trade receivables could differ from our estimates due to changes in future economic or industry conditions or specific customer’s financial conditions.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis and market being determined on the basis of replacement cost or net realizable value. Inventory costs include raw materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. We review the net realizable value of our inventory in detail on an on-going basis, with consideration given to various factors, which include our estimated reserves for excess, obsolete, slow moving or distressed inventories. If actual market conditions differ from our projections, and our estimates prove to be inaccurate, write-downs of inventory values and adjustments to cost of sales may be required. Historically, our inventory reserves have approximated actual experience.

 

Marketable Securities

 

Marketable securities, included in other current and long-term assets, are composed of available-for-sale securities and are reported at fair value. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are recognized in net income on the specific identification basis. Changes in fair values of securities that are considered temporary are recorded as unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity. Other-than-temporary declines in market value from original cost are reflected in operating income in the period in which the unrealized losses are deemed other than temporary. In order to determine whether an other-than-temporary decline in market value has occurred, the duration of the decline in value and our ability to hold the investment to recovery are considered in conjunction with an evaluation of the strength of the underlying collateral and the extent to which the investment’s amortized cost or cost, as appropriate, exceeds its related market value.

 

Pension and Postretirement Plans

 

We sponsor qualified defined benefit pension plans and various other nonqualified postretirement plans. The qualified defined benefit pension plans are funded with trust assets invested in a diversified portfolio of debt and equity securities and other investments. Among other factors, changes in interest rates, investment returns and the market value of plan assets can (i) affect the level of plan funding, (ii) cause volatility in the net periodic pension cost, and (iii) increase our future contribution requirements. A significant decrease in investment returns or the market value of plan assets or a significant decrease in interest rates could increase our net periodic pension costs and adversely affect our results of operations. A significant increase in our contribution requirements with respect to our qualified defined benefit pension plans could have an adverse impact on our cash flow.

 

Changes in our key plan assumptions would impact net periodic benefit expense and the projected benefit obligation for our defined benefit and various postretirement benefit plans. Based upon May 31, 2013 information, the following tables reflect the impact of a 1% change in the key assumptions applied to our defined benefit pension plans in the U.S. and internationally:

 

 

 

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       U.S.     International  

(In millions)

   1%
Increase
    1%
Decrease
    1%
Increase
    1%
Decrease
 

Discount Rate

        

Increase (decrease) in expense in FY 2013

   $ (5.3   $ 6.4      $ (1.9   $ 2.6   

Increase (decrease) in obligation as of May 31, 2013

   $ (44.4   $ 54.8      $ (31.7   $ 33.6   

Expected Return on Plan Assets

        

Increase (decrease) in expense in FY 2013

   $ (2.1   $ 2.1      $ (1.4   $ 1.4   

Increase (decrease) in obligation as of May 31, 2013

     N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A   

Compensation Increase

        

Increase (decrease) in expense in FY 2013

   $ 4.1      $ (3.6   $ 1.5      $ (0.9

Increase (decrease) in obligation as of May 31, 2013

   $ 17.4      $ (15.6   $ 6.0      $ (5.4

 

Based upon May 31, 2013 information, the following table reflects the impact of a 1% change in the key assumptions applied to our various postretirement health care plans:

 

       U.S.     International  

(In millions)

   1%
Increase
    1%
Decrease
    1%
Increase
    1%
Decrease
 

Discount Rate

        

Increase (decrease) in expense in FY 2013

   $ —        $ —        $ (0.5   $ 0.6   

Increase (decrease) in obligation as of May 31, 2013

   $ (0.7   $ 0.8      $ (5.3   $ 6.8   

Healthcare Cost Trend Rate

        

Increase (decrease) in expense in FY 2013

   $ —        $ —        $ 0.6      $ (0.5

Increase (decrease) in obligation as of May 31, 2013

   $ 0.3      $ (0.3   $ 9.1      $ (3.8

 

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

Our business is divided into two reportable segments: the industrial reportable segment and the consumer reportable segment. Within each reportable segment, we aggregate several operating segments that consist of individual groups of companies and product lines, which generally address common markets, share similar economic characteristics, utilize similar technologies and can share manufacturing or distribution capabilities. Our six operating segments represent components of our business for which separate financial information is available that is utilized on a regular basis by our chief executive officer in determining how to allocate the assets of the company and evaluate performance. These six operating segments are each managed by an operating segment manager who is responsible for the day-to-day operating decisions and performance evaluation of the operating segment’s underlying businesses. We evaluate the profit performance of our segments primarily based on income before income taxes, but also look to earnings (loss) before interest and taxes (“EBIT”) as a performance evaluation measure because interest expense is essentially related to corporate acquisitions, as opposed to segment operations.

 

Our industrial reportable segment’s products are sold throughout North America and also account for the majority of our international sales. Our industrial product lines are sold directly to contractors, distributors and end-users, such as industrial manufacturing facilities, public institutions and other commercial customers. This reportable segment comprises three separate operating segments — Building Solutions Group, Performance Coatings Group and RPM2-Industrial Group. Products and services within this reportable segment include construction chemicals; roofing systems; weatherproofing and other sealants; polymer flooring; edible coatings and specialty glazes for pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries; and other specialty chemicals.

Our consumer reportable segment manufactures and markets professional use and do-it-yourself (“DIY”) products for a variety of mainly consumer applications, including home improvement and personal leisure activities. Our consumer reportable segment’s major manufacturing and distribution operations are located primarily in North America, along with a few locations in Europe. Our consumer reportable segment’s products are sold throughout North America primarily to mass merchants, home improvement centers, hardware stores, paint stores, craft shops, cosmetic companies and to other smaller customers through distributors. This reportable segment comprises three operating segments — DAP Group, RPM2-Consumer Group and Rust-Oleum Group. Products within this reportable segment include specialty, hobby and professional paints; nail care enamels; caulks; adhesives; silicone sealants and wood stains.

 

In addition to our two reportable segments, there is a category of certain business activities and expenses, referred to as corporate/other, that does not constitute an operating segment. This category includes our corporate headquarters and related administrative expenses, results of our captive insurance companies, gains or losses on the sales of certain assets and other expenses not directly associated with either reportable segment. Assets related to the corporate/other category consist primarily of investments, prepaid expenses and headquarters’ property and equipment. These corporate and other assets and expenses reconcile reportable segment data to total consolidated income before income taxes, interest expense and earnings before interest and taxes.

 

 

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The following table reflects the results of our reportable segments consistent with our management philosophy, and represents the information we utilize, in conjunction with various strategic, operational and other financial performance criteria, in evaluating the performance of our portfolio of product lines.

 

SEGMENT INFORMATION

(In thousands)

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013     2012     2011  

Net Sales

      

Industrial

   $ 2,635,976      $ 2,535,238      $ 2,259,809   

Consumer

     1,442,679        1,242,178        1,122,032   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 4,078,655      $ 3,777,416      $ 3,381,841   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Before Income Taxes (a)

      

Industrial Segment

      

Income Before Income Taxes (a)

   $ 164,578      $ 278,676      $ 232,544   

Interest (Expense), Net (b)

     (10,318     (3,770     (3,304
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBIT (c)

   $ 174,896      $ 282,446      $ 235,848   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consumer Segment

      

Income Before Income Taxes (a)

   $ 190,611      $ 160,099      $ 146,035   

Interest (Expense), Net (b)

     (10     18        63   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBIT (c)

   $ 190,621      $ 160,081      $ 145,972   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Corporate/Other

      

(Expense) Before Income Taxes (a)

   $ (178,298   $ (110,486   $ (83,526

Interest (Expense), Net (b)

     (63,340     (64,107     (46,504
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBIT (c)

   $ (114,958   $ (46,379   $ (37,022
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated

      

Income Before Income Taxes (a)

   $ 176,891      $ 328,289      $ 295,053   

Interest (Expense), Net (b)

     (73,668     (67,859     (49,745
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBIT (c)

   $ 250,559      $ 396,148      $ 344,798   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) The presentation includes a reconciliation of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes, a measure defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) in the U.S., to EBIT.
(b) Interest (expense), net includes the combination of interest expense and investment expense (income), net.
(c) EBIT is defined as earnings (loss) before interest and taxes. We evaluate the profit performance of our segments based on income before income taxes, but also look to EBIT as a performance evaluation measure because interest expense is essentially related to corporate acquisitions, as opposed to segment operations. For that reason, we believe EBIT is also useful to investors as a metric in their investment decisions. EBIT should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, operating income as determined in accordance with GAAP, since EBIT omits the impact of interest and taxes in determining operating performance, which represent items necessary to our continued operations, given our level of indebtedness and ongoing tax obligations. Nonetheless, EBIT is a key measure expected by and useful to our fixed income investors, rating agencies and the banking community, all of whom believe, and we concur, that this measure is critical to the capital markets’ analysis of our segments’ core operating performance. We also evaluate EBIT because it is clear that movements in EBIT impact our ability to attract financing. Our underwriters and bankers consistently require inclusion of this measure in offering memoranda in conjunction with any debt underwriting or bank financing. EBIT may not be indicative of our historical operating results, nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Fiscal 2013 Compared with Fiscal 2012

 

Net Sales Consolidated sales increased 8.0% to $4,078.7 million due to acquisition growth adding 7.2% and organic growth adding 2.0%, offset by an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 1.2%. Industrial segment sales were up 4.0% year-over-year to $2,636.0 million due to acquisition growth of 5.8%, offset by an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 1.5% and organic decline of 0.3%. The consumer segment generated 16.1% sales growth to $1,442.7 million due to organic growth of 6.6% and acquisition growth of 10.0%, offset by an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 0.5%.

 

Gross Profit Margin Our consolidated gross profit margin improved to 41.7% of net sales for fiscal 2013 from 40.8% of net sales for the same period last year, reflecting our 8.0% growth in sales and moderating raw material costs during fiscal 2013. Slightly offsetting these favorable impacts was the combination of unfavorable foreign exchange and the current year unfavorable mix of sales due to the higher growth in our consumer segment. Additionally, the gross profit margin for fiscal 2013 was negatively impacted by approximately 10 basis points (“bps”) as a result of one-time charges taken by the roofing division of RPM’s Building Solutions Group. The charges were taken during the first quarter of the current fiscal year for revised cost estimates in conjunction with unprofitable contracts outside of North America. The contract that led to these losses was the $16 million Mumbai airport roofing project, which led to our recognition of large losses during the quarter ended August 31, 2012, when the cost overruns became estimable. In response to the issues identified with this particular contract, we terminated several individuals in the European roofing business as well as discontinued bidding on general contracting projects in North America that fell below our profit criteria, resulting in additional terminations of North American roofing employees associated with the general contracting business. Further losses from the Mumbai airport project are not anticipated. During fiscal 2013, we incurred a loss on inventory determined to be obsolete in connection with the restructuring plan established by our Rust-Oleum operating segment, which had an unfavorable impact on our fiscal 2013 consolidated gross profit margin of approximately 10 bps.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (“SG&A”) Our consolidated SG&A increased to 32.1% of net sales for fiscal 2013 compared with 30.6% of net sales for fiscal 2012. The 150 bps increase in SG&A as a percent of net sales versus the prior year reflects the impact of the $9.0 million bad debt write down recorded during fiscal 2013 in relation to the remaining balance on our original $15.0 million loan to Kemrock, and higher bad debt expense during the year in relation to our trade accounts, as well. Also, the increase in SG&A expense includes the impact of increased employee compensation-related expenses, including pension and postretirement benefit expense, increased intangible amortization and other acquisition expense, higher legal settlement expense, increased advertising expense and outside professional services expense.

 

Our industrial segment SG&A was approximately $89.2 million higher during fiscal 2013 versus fiscal 2012, and higher as a percentage of net sales, reflecting the unfavorable impact of the $9.0 million bad debt write down on our loan to Kemrock recorded during the first quarter of fiscal 2013. Additionally, the industrial segment’s roofing division recorded $5.6 million in expenses during the first quarter of fiscal 2013 related to a loss contract outside North America and exit costs related to this contract as discussed above under “Gross Profit Margin.” Lastly, the industrial segment results for fiscal 2013 reflect the impact of increased foreign exchange expense, higher legal expense and higher bad debt expense versus the comparable prior-year period.

Our consumer segment SG&A was approximately $46.9 million higher during fiscal 2013 versus fiscal 2012, and slightly higher as a percentage of net sales during fiscal 2013 as compared with the same period a year ago, primarily reflecting the impact of higher acquisition-related expense, legal and advertising expense during the year versus the same period a year ago.

 

SG&A expenses in our corporate/other category increased by $17.4 million during fiscal 2013 to $63.8 million from $46.4 million during fiscal 2012. The increase in SG&A expense reflects the combination of higher pension benefit expenses, higher consulting expense, higher legal expense and higher compensation expense.

 

We recorded total net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs of $52.1 million and $34.8 million during fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively. The $17.3 million increase in pension and postretirement expense was primarily the result of $9.5 million of additional net actuarial losses incurred during fiscal 2013 versus fiscal 2012 and a $7.3 million increase in service and interest cost during fiscal 2013 versus fiscal 2012. A curtailment loss, combined with a lower expected return on plan assets, had an unfavorable impact on pension expense of approximately $0.5 million for fiscal 2013 versus fiscal 2012. We expect that pension and postretirement expense will fluctuate on a year-to-year basis, depending primarily upon the investment performance of plan assets and potential changes in interest rates, but such changes are not expected to be material to our consolidated financial results. A decrease of 1% in the discount rate or the expected return on plan assets assumptions would result in $9.6 million and $3.5 million higher expense, respectively. The assumptions and estimates used to determine the discount rate and expected return on plan assets are more fully described in Note M, “Pension Plans,” and Note N, “Postretirement Benefits,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements. Further discussion and analysis of the sensitivity surrounding our most critical assumptions under our pension and postretirement plans is discussed on pages 24-25 of this report under, “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates — Pension and Postretirement Plans.”

 

Estimated Loss on Contingency As previously disclosed, we recorded a $68.8 million accrual during the quarter ended February 28, 2013 associated with settlement discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) and the U.S. General Services Administration (the “GSA”) Office of Inspector General aimed at resolving an existing investigation. Since first receiving a broad request for documents from the GSA in March 2011, we have cooperated, and continue to cooperate, with that investigation, which involves our compliance with certain pricing terms and conditions of our GSA Multiple Award Schedule contracts under which the roofing division of our Building Solutions Group sold products and services to the federal government. A substantial majority of the transactions as to which potential compliance issues were raised took place during the period from 2002 to 2008.

 

Following discussions with the DOJ and the GSA in December 2012, we developed and made an initial settlement proposal to the DOJ and the GSA in January 2013. The DOJ and the GSA responded with a counter-proposal in March 2013. Since that time, the parties have been engaged in further negotiations, and we now have an agreement-in-principle with the DOJ and the GSA Office of Inspector General regarding this matter. Assuming that a settlement agreement is finalized, we expect to pay a total of approximately $65.1 million in order to resolve the issues arising out of this investigation and other related costs. We are currently finalizing the terms of a settlement agreement with the DOJ, which we expect to sign during the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

 

 

  

 

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Restructuring Expense During fiscal 2013, we incurred restructuring expense of $20.1 million, all of which relate to severance and facility costs incurred in connection with the plans initiated during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. Of this amount, approximately $4.5 million was for severance related to our industrial reportable segment. The remaining $15.6 million related to our consumer reportable segment, of which approximately $8.2 million related to severance expense, and approximately $7.4 million related to facility costs. We anticipate that these activities will be finalized during the first half of fiscal 2014. For more information on our restructuring charges, see Note B to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Interest Expense Interest expense was $79.8 million for fiscal 2013 versus $72.0 million for fiscal 2012. Higher average borrowings, related to recent acquisitions, increased interest expense during fiscal 2013 by approximately $11.8 million versus fiscal 2012. Excluding acquisition-related borrowings, lower average borrowings year-over-year decreased interest expense by approximately $0.9 million. Lower interest rates, which averaged 5.19% overall for fiscal 2013 compared with 6.16% for fiscal 2012, decreased interest expense by approximately $3.1 million during fiscal 2013 versus fiscal 2012.

 

Investment Expense (Income), Net Net investment income of $6.2 million during fiscal 2013 compares to net investment income of $4.2 million during fiscal 2013. Dividend and interest income totaled $8.8 million during fiscal 2013 versus $6.7 million of income during fiscal 2012. Net realized gains on the sales of investments resulted in a net gain of $11.7 million during fiscal 2013 versus a net loss of $0.9 million for fiscal 2012. Impairments recognized on securities that management has determined are other-than-temporary declines in value approximated $14.3 million for fiscal 2013, versus impairments of $1.6 million for fiscal 2012. Included in the current year other-than-temporary impairments is the loss incurred on our investment in Kemrock convertible debt. Refer to Note D of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Other Expense (Income), Net Other expense for fiscal 2013 of $57.7 million compares with other income of $9.6 million during fiscal 2012. The majority of other expense for fiscal 2013, approximately $46.8 million, was recorded by our corporate/ other segment, and represents the impairment loss recorded in relation to our investment in Kemrock. As previously discussed, we increased our ownership in Kemrock to over 20% of Kemrock’s outstanding shares of common stock during fiscal 2012. Additionally, we agreed to loan them funds and made additional investments in Kemrock throughout fiscal 2012, and at May 31, 2012, the carrying value of our investment in Kemrock totaled $42.2 million. On August 8, 2012, the price of Kemrock’s common stock plunged below our carrying value, declining by approximately 40% from May 31, 2012. We later learned that the dramatic drop in Kemrock’s stock price was related to Kemrock’s announcement of declining sales and income, a liquidity problem at Kemrock that stemmed from its explosive growth, combined with an overall tightening of the lending practices of the banks and credit markets in India. At that time, we learned that Kemrock was in the process of renegotiating its credit agreements with its banks. Compounding these difficulties for Kemrock was the deterioration in the exchange rate of the Indian rupee against the U.S. dollar and euro, which had a negative impact on Kemrock’s gross profit margins and cash flow due to its procurement of the majority of its raw material supplies outside of India, but sales of its products in Indian Rupees. Additionally, the market value of shares of Kemrock common stock have steadily declined, and as a result of the combination of these factors, we determined that it was appropriate to record an impairment loss on our investment during fiscal 2013 totaling $55.9 million on a consolidated basis.

The majority of the remaining balance in other expense (income) is recorded by our industrial segment. During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we repositioned certain industrial segment operations in Brazil, which resulted in a substantial liquidation of certain of our Brazilian subsidiaries and a net loss of approximately $6.1 million. Lastly, other expense (income) includes royalty income of approximately $2.1 million and $1.5 million for fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively, and our equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates totaling approximately $2.2 million and $8.1 million for fiscal years 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

Income Before Income Taxes (“IBT”) Our consolidated pretax income for fiscal 2013 of $176.9 million compares with pretax income of $328.3 million for fiscal 2012, resulting in a pretax profit margin on net sales of 4.3% for fiscal 2013 versus a pretax profit margin on net sales of 8.7% a year ago.

 

Our industrial segment had IBT of $164.6 million, for a profit margin on net sales of 6.2% for fiscal 2013 versus IBT of $278.7 million, for a profit margin on net sales of 11.0%, for fiscal 2012. The decline reflects the impact of the adjustment for a $65.1 million accrual associated with an investigation of the RPM Building Solutions Group roofing contracts with the U.S. General Services Administration and restructuring expense of $4.5 million. Our consumer segment IBT increased to $190.6 million, or 13.2% of net sales for fiscal 2013, from fiscal 2012 IBT of $160.1 million, or 12.9% of net sales. The increase in IBT as a percent of sales for the consumer segment resulted primarily from the impact of the 6.1% growth in organic sales combined with the impact of favorable acquisitions during fiscal 2013 versus fiscal 2012.

 

Income Tax Rate The effective income tax rate was 37.9% for fiscal 2013 compared to an effective income tax rate of 28.8% for fiscal 2012.

 

For the year ended May 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, the effective tax rate reflected variances from the 35% federal statutory rate due to lower effective tax rates of certain of our foreign subsidiaries, the favorable impact of certain foreign operations on our U.S. taxes, lower valuation allowances on foreign tax credit carryforwards, the research and development tax credit and the benefit of the domestic manufacturing deduction. Additionally, the effective tax rate for both periods decreased as a result of a reduction in the United Kingdom income tax rate. Further the effective tax rate for the year ended May 31, 2012 decreased due to net reductions to our reserves for income tax contingencies, including interest thereon. These decreases in the effective tax rate were offset by state and local income taxes, non-deductible business operating expenses and the net impact of valuation allowances associated with certain foreign net operating losses.

 

Furthermore, for the year ended May 31, 2013, the effective tax rate differed from the federal statutory rate as a result of income tax benefits related to the company’s strategic decision to reposition certain Brazilian business operations, offset by the tax effect of projected non-deductible costs associated with the DOJ and GSA accrual, net increases to our reserves for income tax contingencies, including interest thereon and increases in valuation allowances related to losses associated with our investments in Kemrock.

 

As of May 31, 2013, we have determined, based on the available evidence, that it is uncertain whether we will be able to recognize certain deferred tax assets. Therefore, we intend to maintain the tax valuation allowances for those deferred tax assets until sufficient positive evidence (for example, cumulative positive foreign earnings or additional foreign source income) exists to support their reversal. These valuation allowances relate to U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards,

 

 

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U.S. capital loss carryforwards, unrealized losses on securities, certain foreign net operating losses and net foreign deferred tax assets. A portion of the valuation allowance is associated with deferred tax assets recorded in purchase accounting for prior-year acquisitions.

 

Net Income Net income of $109.9 million for fiscal 2013 compares to net income of $233.8 million for fiscal 2012, or a decline of $123.9 million period-over-period, principally due to an adjustment for a $65.1 million accrual associated with an investigation of the RPM Building Solutions Group roofing contracts with the U.S. General Services Administration. The decline also reflects approximately $20.1 million in restructuring charges and the losses we recorded on our various investments in Kemrock, totaling $75.0 million after-tax. Our net margin on sales approximated 2.7% and 6.2% for the year ended May 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. During the year ended May 31, 2013, we had net income from noncontrolling interests of $11.3 million versus $17.9 million during fiscal 2012. Net income attributable to RPM International Inc. stockholders was $98.6 million for the year ended May 31, 2013, versus $215.9 million for fiscal 2012, for a margin on net sales of 2.4% and 5.7% for fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

Diluted earnings per share of common stock for fiscal 2013 of $0.74 compares with $1.65 for fiscal 2012.

 

Fiscal 2012 Compared with Fiscal 2011

 

Net Sales On a consolidated basis, net sales of $3,774.7 million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012 improved 11.7%, or $395.6 million, over net sales of $3,381.8 million during fiscal 2011. The organic growth in sales amounted to 8.6%, or $290.7 million, of the increase in fiscal 2012 net sales versus net sales for fiscal 2011, which includes volume-related improvements of approximately 5.7%, or $192.1 million, and the impact of favorable pricing initiatives of approximately 2.9% of fiscal 2011 net sales, or $97.3 million. These favorable pricing initiatives, including those across both of our reportable segments, were instituted primarily during periods prior to fiscal 2012 in order to offset escalating raw material costs. Also reflected in the fiscal 2012 8.6% growth in organic sales is the minor impact of favorable foreign exchange rates year-over-year, which amounted to approximately $1.3 million of the change in net sales from fiscal 2011. Ten small acquisitions, net of a product line divestiture, during fiscal 2012 provided 3.1% of net sales growth over fiscal 2011, or $104.9 million.

 

Industrial segment net sales, which comprised 67% of consolidated net sales for fiscal 2012, totaled $2,535.2 million, an increase of 12.2% from $2,259.8 million during fiscal 2011. This increase in the industrial segment’s net sales reflects organic growth of 7.8%, including unit volume growth of approximately 5.0% and favorable pricing of approximately 2.8% of fiscal 2011 net sales. Eight small acquisitions provided 4.4% of this segment’s fiscal 2012 growth in net sales versus net sales for fiscal 2011.

 

Consumer segment net sales, which comprised 33% of consolidated net sales for fiscal 2012, totaled $1,242.2 million, an increase of 10.7% from $1,122.0 million during fiscal 2011. The improvement in this segment resulted from organic growth in sales of 10.2%, including growth in unit volume sales approximating 7.0% of the fiscal 2011 net sales, the impact of fiscal 2012 price increases of approximately 3.0% of fiscal 2011 net sales, and the impact of favorable foreign exchange, which amounted to 0.2% of fiscal 2011 net sales. Two small product line acquisitions, net of one small divestiture, had a favorable impact of approximately 0.5% on this segment’s net sales during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011.

Gross Profit Margin Our consolidated gross profit margin declined to 40.8% of net sales for fiscal 2012 from 41.4% of net sales for fiscal 2011, despite our 5.7% growth in organic sales volume for fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011. The primary source of fiscal 2012 decline in gross profit margin was raw material costs, which were higher during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011.

 

SG&A Our consolidated SG&A improved to 30.6% of net sales for fiscal 2012 compared with 31.3% of net sales for fiscal 2011. The 70 bps decrease in SG&A as a percent of net sales for fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011 primarily reflects the impact of the 8.6% organic growth in net sales. Other favorable reductions in SG&A resulted from reductions of insurance-related expenses, bad debt expense and warranty expense. We anticipate that warranty expense will likely continue to slowly decline over the next few years. Partially offsetting those improvements during fiscal 2012 was the combination of higher compensation and benefits expense, higher professional services expense and higher distribution expense during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011.

 

Our industrial segment SG&A was approximately $71.8 million higher during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011, but was slightly lower as a percentage of net sales, reflecting the favorable impact of the industrial segment’s 7.8% growth in organic sales during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011, combined with a decrease in warranty expense. Partially offsetting those improvements was the impact of higher employee compensation and benefit expense, in addition to higher legal and distribution expense for fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011.

 

Our consumer segment SG&A was approximately $16.1 million higher during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011, but improved as a percentage of net sales in fiscal 2012 as compared with the same period a year ago, primarily reflecting the favorable margin impact of the 10.2% growth in organic sales during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011. Bad debt expense was significantly lower during fiscal 2012, due to a fiscal 2011 write off of a customer in bankruptcy that did not recur in fiscal 2012. Partially offsetting those favorable impacts was the combination of higher employee compensation expense and distribution expense during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011.

 

SG&A expenses in our corporate/other category increased by $9.4 million during fiscal 2012 to $46.4 million from $37.0 million during fiscal 2011. During fiscal 2011, there was the favorable impact from a reimbursement received from an outside service provider that did not recur in fiscal 2012, along with favorable self-insurance reserve adjustments during fiscal 2011 that did not recur during fiscal 2012. The increase in SG&A expense also reflects the combination of higher employee compensation and benefit expenses and higher acquisition-related expense. Partially offsetting those higher expenses was the combination of an insurance recovery during fiscal 2012 and lower consulting and legal expense during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011.

 

We recorded total net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs of $34.8 million and $35.0 million for fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, respectively. This slight decrease in pension expense of $0.2 million was primarily the result of a $5.2 million increase in service and interest cost during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011, combined with $0.2 million of additional net actuarial losses incurred during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011. A higher expected return on plan assets had a favorable impact on pension expense of approximately $5.6 million for fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011. We expect that pension expense will fluctuate on a year-to-year basis, depending primarily upon the investment performance of plan assets and potential changes in interest rates, but such changes are not expected to be material to our consolidated financial results.

 

 

 

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Other (Income), Net Other income for fiscal 2012 of $9.6 million compares with other income of $2.4 million during fiscal 2011. The majority of other income of approximately $9.2 million and $2.3 million for fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively, is recorded by our industrial segment. The remaining balance is recorded by our consumer segment.

 

Other income includes royalty income of $1.5 million and $1.2 million for fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively. Also included is our equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates totaling approximately $8.1 million and $1.2 million for fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively. Reflected in fiscal 2012 was an adjustment for our change in accounting for our investment in Kemrock from an available for sale security to the equity method. In relation to that change, approximately $4.6 million of net earnings was recorded during November 2011, which related to years prior to fiscal 2012.

 

Interest Expense Interest expense was $72.0 million for fiscal 2012 versus $65.4 million for fiscal 2011. Higher average borrowings, related to recent acquisitions, increased interest expense during fiscal 2012 by approximately $5.5 million versus fiscal 2011. Higher average borrowings year-over-year increased interest expense by approximately $2.2 million. Lower interest rates, which averaged 6.16% overall for fiscal 2012 compared with 6.32% for the same year of fiscal 2011, decreased interest expense by approximately $0.3 million during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011. During fiscal 2011, we replaced our revolving credit facility with a new credit facility and wrote off all of the remaining $0.8 million in fees associated with the old revolving credit facility, which did not recur in fiscal 2012.

 

Investment (Income), Net Net investment income of $4.2 million during fiscal 2012 compares to net investment income of $15.7 million for fiscal 2011. Dividend and interest income totaled $6.7 million during fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011. Net realized gains on the sales of investments resulted in a net loss of $0.9 million for fiscal 2012 versus a net gain of $9.7 million for fiscal 2011. Impairments recognized on securities that management has determined are other-than-temporary declines in value approximated $1.6 million for fiscal 2012, versus $0.7 million for fiscal 2011.

 

IBT Our consolidated pretax income fiscal 2012 of $328.3 million compares with pretax income of $295.1 million for fiscal 2011, which results in a pretax profit margin on net sales of 8.7% for both fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011.

 

Our industrial segment had IBT of $278.7 million, for a profit margin on net sales of 11.0% for fiscal 2012, versus IBT of $232.5 million, for a profit margin on net sales of 10.3%, for fiscal 2011. The improvement in IBT as a percent of sales for the industrial segment resulted primarily from the recognition of this segment’s equity in the earnings of its joint venture with Kemrock beginning with fiscal 2012, and a decrease in warranty expense during fiscal 2012 compared with fiscal 2011. Our consumer segment IBT increased to $160.1 million, or 12.9% of net sales for fiscal 2012, from the fiscal 2011 result of $146.0 million, or 13.0% of net sales. While organic sales for the consumer segment grew by 10.2% in fiscal 2012 from fiscal 2011, IBT as a percent of sales for the consumer segment remained relatively flat year-over-year from the impact of higher raw materials costs, higher compensation expense and higher distribution expense during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011.

 

Income Tax Rate The effective income tax rate was 28.8% for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012 compared to an effective income tax rate of 31.1% for fiscal 2011.

 

For fiscal 2012 and, to a lesser extent for fiscal 2011, the effective tax rate differed from the federal statutory rate principally due to lower effective tax rates of certain of our foreign subsidiaries

and lower valuation allowances on foreign tax credit carryforwards. These decreases in taxes were partially offset by increases in tax as a result of the impact of non-deductible business operating expenses, state and local income taxes and provisions for valuation allowances associated with losses incurred by certain of our foreign businesses. Additionally, for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012 decreases in the effective income tax rate resulted from a one-time benefit related to lower income tax rates in the United Kingdom and for net adjustments to reserves for contingencies, including interest thereon.

 

As of May 31, 2012, we have determined, based on the available evidence, that it is uncertain whether we will be able to recognize certain deferred tax assets. Therefore, we intend to maintain the tax valuation allowances recorded at May 31, 2012 for those deferred tax assets until sufficient positive evidence (for example, cumulative positive foreign earnings or additional foreign source income) exists to support their reversal. These valuation allowances relate to U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards, certain foreign net operating losses and net foreign deferred tax assets. A portion of the valuation allowance is associated with deferred tax assets recorded in purchase accounting for prior-year acquisitions.

 

Net Income Net income of $233.8 million for fiscal 2012 compares to net income of $203.2 million for fiscal 2011. This results in a net margin on sales of 6.2% and 6.0% for fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, respectively. While organic sales grew by 8.6% during fiscal 2012 versus net sales for fiscal 2011, raw material costs and employee compensation, distribution and acquisition-related expenses were higher during fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011. During the year ended May 31, 2012, we had net income from noncontrolling interests of $17.9 million versus $14.1 million during fiscal 2011. Net income attributable to RPM International Inc. stockholders was $215.9 million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012, versus $189.1 million for fiscal 2011, for a margin on net sales of 5.7% and 5.6% for fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

Diluted earnings per share of common stock for fiscal 2012 of $1.65 compares with $1.45 for fiscal 2011.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Operating Activities

 

Operating activities provided cash flow of $368.5 million for fiscal 2013 compared with $294.9 million during fiscal 2012, resulting in a net increase in cash of $73.6 million during fiscal 2013 versus fiscal 2012.

 

The net change in cash from operations includes the change in net income, which decreased by $123.9 million during fiscal 2013 versus fiscal 2012. Reflected in net income for fiscal 2013 are $184.8 million of one-time charges. The non-cash charges include a charge of $65.1 million resulting from our estimated accrual for a loss contingency; a charge of $51.1 million in write downs associated with our various investments in Kemrock; and $20.1 million in restructuring charges. Other items impacting the net change in cash from operations included items adjusting net income for non-cash expenses and income, which increased cash flows by approximately $120.1 million more during fiscal 2013 versus fiscal 2012; and changes in working capital accounts and all other accruals, which increased cash flows by $77.4 million during fiscal 2013 period versus fiscal 2012.

 

The increase in accounts receivable during fiscal 2013 used cash of $7.6 million during fiscal 2013 versus the $1.0 million of cash generated by accounts receivable during fiscal 2012, or approximately $8.6 million more cash used year-over-year. This resulted from the geographical mix of sales and from the timing

 

 

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of sales and collections on accounts receivable. Days sales outstanding at May 31, 2013 decreased slightly to 57.5 days from 58.1 days sales outstanding at May 31, 2012.

 

Inventory balances used $40.0 million of cash during fiscal 2013, compared with cash generated of $7.1 million during fiscal 2012, or $47.1 million more cash used year-over-year. Days of inventory outstanding at May 31, 2013 increased to 74.2 days from 68.8 days of inventory outstanding at May 31, 2012.

 

The current year-to-date change in accounts payable generated $58.4 million more cash during fiscal 2013 compared to fiscal 2012, resulting from a change in the timing of certain payments. Accrued compensation and benefits used approximately $10.4 million more cash during fiscal 2013 versus fiscal 2012, as there were higher bonus payments made during fiscal 2013 versus fiscal 2012. Other accruals and prepaids, including those for other short-term and long-term items and changes, used $26.9 million more cash during fiscal 2013 versus fiscal 2012, due to changes in the timing of such payments.

 

As previously disclosed, we recorded a $68.8 million accrual during the quarter ended February 28, 2013 associated with settlement discussions with the DOJ and the GSA aimed at resolving an existing investigation. Following discussions with the DOJ and the GSA in December 2012, we developed and made an initial settlement proposal to the DOJ and the GSA in January 2013. The DOJ and the GSA responded with a counter-proposal in March 2013. Since that time, the parties have been engaged in further negotiations, and we now have an agreement-in-principle with the DOJ and the GSA Office of Inspector General regarding this matter. Assuming that a settlement agreement is finalized, we expect to pay a total of approximately $65.1 million in order to resolve the issues arising out of this investigation and other related costs. We are currently finalizing the terms of a settlement agreement with the DOJ, which we expect to sign during the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

 

Cash provided from operations, along with the use of available credit lines, as required, remain our primary sources of liquidity.

 

Investing Activities

 

Capital expenditures, other than for ordinary repairs and replacements, are made to accommodate our continued growth to achieve production and distribution efficiencies, expand capacity, introduce new technology, improve environmental health and safety capabilities, improve information systems, and enhance our administration capabilities. Capital expenditures of $91.4 million during fiscal 2013 compare with depreciation of $55.7 million. Our capital spending levels currently exceed depreciation expense, and we expect that trend to continue into fiscal 2014. We believe our current production capacity, along with moderate plant modifications or additions will be adequate to meet our immediate needs based on anticipated growth rates. Not reflected in our capital expenditures is the capacity added through our recent acquisitions of product lines and businesses, which totaled approximately $46.3 million during fiscal 2013. We anticipate that additional shifts at our production facilities, coupled with the capacity added through acquisition activity and our planned increase in future capital spending levels, will enable us to meet increased demand during fiscal 2014.

 

Our captive insurance companies invest their excess cash in marketable securities in the ordinary course of conducting their operations, and this activity will continue. Differences in the amounts related to these activities on a year-over-year basis are primarily attributable to differences in the timing and performance of their investments balanced against amounts required to satisfy claims. At May 31, 2013, the fair value of our investments in marketable securities totaled $113.1 million, of which investments with a fair value of $36.6 million were

in an unrealized loss position. The fair value of our portfolio of marketable securities is based on quoted market prices for identical, or similar, instruments in active or non-active markets or model-derived-valuations with observable inputs. We have no marketable securities whose fair value is subject to unobservable inputs. At May 31, 2012, the fair value of our investments in marketable securities totaled $120.1 million, of which investments with a fair value of $43.8 million were in an unrealized loss position. Total pretax unrealized losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income at May 31, 2013 and 2012 were $1.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

 

We regularly review our marketable securities in unrealized loss positions in order to determine whether or not we have the ability and intent to hold these investments. That determination is based upon the severity and duration of the decline, in addition to our evaluation of the cash flow requirements of our businesses. Unrealized losses at May 31, 2013 were generally related to the normal volatility in valuations over the past several months for a portion of our portfolio of investments in marketable securities. The unrealized losses generally relate to investments whose fair values at May 31, 2013 were less than 15% below their original cost or that have been in a loss position for less than nine consecutive months. If we were to experience unrealized losses that were to continue for longer periods of time, or arise to more significant levels of unrealized losses within our portfolio of investments in marketable securities in the future, we may recognize additional other-than-temporary impairment losses. Such potential losses could have a material impact on our results of operations in any given reporting period. As such, we continue to closely evaluate the status of our investments and our ability and intent to hold these investments.

 

As of May 31, 2013, approximately 85% of our consolidated cash and cash equivalents were held at various foreign subsidiaries. Currently, the funds held at our foreign subsidiaries are considered permanently reinvested to be used, for instance, to expand operations organically or for acquisitions in foreign jurisdictions. Our operations in the U.S. generate sufficient cash flow to satisfy U.S. operating requirements. Although we do not intend to repatriate any significant amounts of these cash balances to the U.S. in the foreseeable future, any repatriation of these balances could be subject to governmental restrictions and U.S. and foreign taxes. However, a portion of the foreign earnings have previously been subject to U.S. taxation and could be repatriated to the U.S. with little or no residual tax impact. We believe that the tax impact of repatriating these previously taxed earnings to the U.S. would not have a material impact on our financial results.

 

As previously stated, we intend to permanently reinvest the cash and cash equivalents held at our various foreign subsidiaries for foreign expansion and other uses. Due to the uncertainties and complexities involved in the various options for repatriation of foreign cash, including any associated governmental or other restrictions, it is not practicable to calculate the deferred taxes associated with the remittance of these cash balances.

 

Financing Activities

 

As a result of the Specialty Products Holding Corp. (“SPHC”) bankruptcy filing, our access to the cash flows of SPHC and its subsidiaries has been restricted. However, the bankruptcy filing has not resulted in any reductions in our credit ratings by Moody’s Investor Service, Standard & Poors or Fitch Ratings. Therefore, we feel this has not adversely impacted our ability to gain access to capital.

 

 

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Our available liquidity, including our cash and cash equivalents and amounts available under our committed credit facilities, stood at $1.1 billion at May 31, 2013. Our debt-to-capital ratio was 53.4% at May 31, 2013, compared with 48.5% at May 31, 2012.

 

6.25% Notes due 2013

 

On December 15, 2013, our $200 million 6.25% senior notes will mature. It is our intent to refinance this debt with funds available from our 5-year $600 million revolving credit agreement, which has a maturity date of June 29, 2017. As a result, the senior notes are classified as long-term debt at May 31, 2013. As of May 31, 2013, the available credit on our revolving credit agreement was $592 million.

 

3.45% Notes due 2022

 

On October 23, 2012, we sold $300 million aggregated principal amount of 3.45% Notes due 2022 (the “New Notes”). The net proceeds of $297.7 million from the offering of the New Notes were used to repay short-term borrowings outstanding under our $600 million revolving credit facility.

 

6.125% Notes due 2019

 

On October 9, 2009, we sold $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Notes due 2019 (the “Notes”). The net proceeds from the offering of the Notes were used to repay $163.7 million in principal amount of our unsecured notes due October 15, 2009, and approximately $120.0 million in principal amount of short-term borrowings outstanding under our accounts receivable securitization program. The balance of the net proceeds was used for general corporate purposes.

 

On May 27, 2011 we issued and sold an additional $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The offering was priced at 108.09% of the $150.0 million principal amount of Notes, together with accrued interest up to, but excluding the closing date, and at that price the Notes have a yield to maturity of 4.934%. The net proceeds of $162.1 million were used for general corporate purposes, including working capital and potential acquisitions of complementary businesses or other assets.

 

Revolving Credit Agreement

 

On June 29, 2012, we entered into an unsecured syndicated revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with a group of banks. The Credit Facility expires on June 29, 2017 and provides for a five-year $600.0 million revolving credit facility, which includes sublimits for the issuance of $50.0 million in swingline loans, which are comparatively short-term loans used for working capital purposes, and letters of credit. The aggregate maximum principal amount of the commitments under the Credit Facility may be expanded upon our request, subject to certain conditions, to $800.0 million. The Credit Facility is available to refinance existing indebtedness, to finance working capital and capital expenditure needs, and for general corporate purposes.

 

The Credit Facility requires us to comply with various customary affirmative and negative covenants, including a leverage covenant and interest coverage ratio. Under the terms of the leverage covenant, we may not permit our consolidated indebtedness as of any fiscal quarter end to exceed 60% of the sum of such indebtedness and our consolidated shareholders’ equity on such date. The minimum required consolidated interest coverage ratio for EBITDA to interest expense is 3.50 to 1. The interest coverage ratio is calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter for the four fiscal quarters then ended.

 

As of May 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all covenants contained in our Credit Facility, including the leverage and interest coverage ratio covenants. At that date, our leverage ratio was 53.5%, while our interest coverage ratio was 5.37 to 1.

Our access to funds under our Credit Facility is dependent on the ability of the financial institutions that are parties to the Credit Facility to meet their funding commitments. Those financial institutions may not be able to meet their funding commitments if they experience shortages of capital and liquidity or if they experience excessive volumes of borrowing requests within a short period of time. Moreover, the obligations of the financial institutions under our Credit Facility are several and not joint and, as a result, a funding default by one or more institutions does not need to be made up by the others.

 

Accounts Receivable Securitization Program

 

On May 31, 2011, we entered into Amendment No. 5 to our Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated April 7, 2009. Amendment No. 5 extends the term of our accounts receivable securitization program (the “AR Program”) to May 30, 2014, subject to possible earlier termination upon the occurrence of certain events. Pricing continues to be based on the Alternate Base Rate, a LIBOR market index rate or LIBOR for a specified tranche period plus a margin of 1.0%. This margin will increase to 1.25% if we do not maintain our public debt rating of at least BB+/Ba1/BB+ from any two of Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s or Fitch. In addition, a monthly unused fee is payable to the purchasers. Amendment No. 5 also modified or eliminated certain of the financial covenants under the AR Program. Under the terms of the amended AR Program, we may not permit our consolidated indebtedness calculated on the last day of each fiscal quarter to exceed 60% of the sum of such indebtedness and our consolidated shareholders’ equity on such date. The interest coverage ratio covenant continues to require that we not permit the ratio, calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter for the four fiscal quarters then ended, of EBITDA to interest expense for such period to be less than 3.5 to 1. Finally, the fixed charge coverage ratio covenant under the pre-amended AR Program has been deleted. The financial tests that remain in the AR Program are substantially identical to the financial covenants contained in our Credit Facility. There were no outstanding borrowings under this facility as of May 31, 2013.

 

Our failure to comply with the covenants described above and other covenants contained in the Credit Facility could result in an event of default under that agreement, entitling the lenders to, among other things, declare the entire amount outstanding under the Credit Facility to be due and payable. The instruments governing our other outstanding indebtedness generally include cross-default provisions that provide that under certain circumstances, an event of default that results in acceleration of our indebtedness under the Credit Facility will entitle the holders of such other indebtedness to declare amounts outstanding immediately due and payable.

 

We are exposed to market risk associated with interest rates. We do not use financial derivative instruments for trading purposes, nor do we engage in foreign currency, commodity or interest rate speculation. Concurrent with the issuance of our 6.7% Senior Unsecured Notes, RPM United Kingdom G.P. entered into a cross currency swap, which fixed the interest and principal payments in euros for the life of the 6.7% Senior Unsecured Notes and resulted in an effective euro fixed rate borrowing of 5.31%.

 

 

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The following table summarizes our financial obligations and their expected maturities at May 31, 2013 and the effect such obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in the periods indicated.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

            Payments Due In  

(In thousands)

   Total Contractual
Payment Stream
     2014      2015-16      2017-18      After 2018  

Long-term debt obligations

   $ 1,373,697       $ 204,521       $ 152,144       $ 256,651       $ 760,381   

Capital lease obligations

     1,779         642         1,078         59      

Operating lease obligations

     191,854         43,379         61,990         34,651         51,834   

Other long-term liabilities (1) :

              

Interest payments on long-term debt obligations

     394,616         75,296         121,275         108,325         89,720   

Contributions to pension and postretirement plans (2)

     333,700         35,900         95,800         89,800         112,200   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,295,646       $ 359,738       $ 432,287       $ 489,486       $ 1,014,135   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Excluded from other long-term liabilities are our gross long-term liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits, which totaled $14.4 million at May 31, 2013. Currently, we cannot predict with reasonable reliability the timing of cash settlements to the respective taxing authorities related to these liabilities.
(2) These amounts represent our estimated cash contributions to be made in the periods indicated for our pension and postretirement plans, assuming no actuarial gains or losses, assumption changes or plan changes occur in any period. The projection results assume the required minimum contribution will be contributed.

 

The U.S. dollar fluctuated throughout the year, and was moderately stronger against other major currencies where we conduct operations at the fiscal year end versus the previous year end, causing an unfavorable change in the accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (refer to Note J to the Consolidated Financial Statements) component of stockholders’ equity of $15.9 million this year versus an unfavorable change of $89.9 million last year. The change in fiscal 2013 was in addition to favorable (unfavorable) net changes of $30.6 million, $(0.04) million and $3.9 million related to adjustments required for minimum pension and other postretirement liabilities, unrealized gains on derivatives and unrealized gains on securities, respectively.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet financings, other than the minimum operating lease commitments included in the above Contractual Obligations table and further described in Note L, “Leases,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements. We have no subsidiaries that are not included in our financial statements, nor do we have any interests in, or relationships with, any special purpose entities that are not reflected in our financial statements. At the end of fiscal 2010, we deconsolidated our wholly owned subsidiary, SPHC, and its subsidiaries, from our balance sheet and eliminated the results of SPHC’s operations from our operations beginning on May 31, 2010. We account for our investment in SPHC, which had no value at May 31, 2013 and 2012, under the cost method (refer to Note A(2) to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

 

QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates because we fund our operations through long- and short-term borrowings and denominate our business transactions in a variety of foreign currencies. We utilize a sensitivity analysis to measure the potential loss in earnings based on a hypothetical 1% increase in interest rates and a 10% change in foreign currency rates. A summary of our primary market risk exposures follows.

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

Our primary interest rate risk exposure results from our floating rate debt, including various revolving and other lines of credit (refer to Note F, “Borrowings,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements). At May 31, 2013, approximately 1.0% of our debt was subject to floating interest rates.

If interest rates were to increase 100 bps from May 31, 2013 and, assuming no changes in debt from the May 31, 2013 levels, the additional annual interest expense would amount to approximately $0.2 million on a pretax basis. A similar increase in interest rates in fiscal 2012 would have resulted in approximately $0.5 million in additional interest expense.

 

All derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet and measured at fair value. Changes in the fair values of derivative instruments that do not qualify as hedges and/ or any ineffective portion of hedges are recognized as a gain or loss in our Consolidated Statement of Income in the current period. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments used effectively as fair value hedges are recognized in earnings (losses), along with the change in the value of the hedged item. Such derivative transactions are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for speculative purposes.

 

Foreign Currency Risk

 

Our foreign sales and results of operations are subject to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations (refer to Note A, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements). As most of our foreign operations are in countries with fairly stable currencies, such as Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, this effect has not generally been material. In addition, foreign debt is denominated in the respective foreign currency, thereby eliminating any related translation impact on earnings.

 

If the U.S. dollar continues to strengthen, our foreign results of operations will be unfavorably impacted, but the effect is not expected to be material. A 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates would not have resulted in a material impact to net income for the years ended May 31, 2013 and 2012. We do not currently hedge against the risk of exchange rate fluctuations.

 

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

The foregoing discussion includes forward-looking statements relating to our business. These forward-looking statements, or other statements made by us, are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting us and are subject to uncertainties and factors (including those specified below), which are difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond our control. As a result, our actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any such forward-looking statements. These uncertainties and factors include (a) global markets and general economic conditions, including uncertainties surrounding the volatility in financial markets, the availability of capital and the effect of changes in interest rates, and the viability of banks and other financial institutions; (b) the prices, supply and capacity of raw materials, including assorted pigments, resins, solvents, and other natural gas- and oil-based materials; packaging, including plastic containers; and transportation services, including fuel surcharges; (c) continued growth in demand for our products; (d) legal, environmental and litigation risks inherent in our construction and chemicals businesses and risks related to the adequacy of our insurance coverage for such matters; (e) the effect of changes in interest rates; (f) the effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates upon our foreign operations; (g) the effect of non-currency risks of investing in and conducting operations in foreign countries, including those relating to domestic and international political, social, economic and regulatory factors; (h) risks and uncertainties associated with our ongoing acquisition and divestiture activities; (i) risks related to the adequacy of our contingent liability reserves; (j) risks and uncertainties associated with the SPHC bankruptcy proceedings; and (k) other risks detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2013, as the same may be updated from time to time. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the filing date of this document.

 

 

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Consolidated Financial Statements

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

May 31,

   2013     2012  

Assets

    

Current Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 343,554      $ 315,968   

Trade accounts receivable (less allowances of $28,904 and $26,507, respectively)

     787,517        745,541   

Inventories

     548,680        489,978   

Deferred income taxes

     36,565        18,752   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     169,956        167,080   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,886,272        1,737,319   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost

     1,128,123        1,050,965   

Allowance for depreciation and amortization

     (635,760     (632,133
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

     492,363        418,832   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Assets

    

Goodwill

     1,113,831        849,346   

Other intangible assets, net of amortization

     459,613        345,620   

Other

     163,447        210,696   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other assets

     1,736,891        1,405,662   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 4,115,526      $ 3,561,813   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current Liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 478,185      $ 391,467   

Current portion of long-term debt

     4,521        2,584   

Accrued compensation and benefits

     154,844        157,298   

Accrued loss reserves

     27,591        28,880   

Other accrued liabilities

     262,889        144,911   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     928,030        725,140   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-Term Liabilities

    

Long-term debt, less current maturities

     1,369,176        1,112,952   

Other long-term liabilities

     417,160        381,619   

Deferred income taxes

     46,227        28,119   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

     1,832,563        1,522,690   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

    

Preferred stock, par value $0.01; authorized 50,000 shares; none issued

    

Common stock, par value $0.01; authorized 300,000 shares;

    

issued 136,913 and outstanding 132,596 as of May 2013;

    

issued 135,741 and outstanding 131,555 as of May 2012

     1,326        1,316   

Paid-in capital

     763,505        742,895   

Treasury stock, at cost

     (72,494     (69,480

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)

     (159,253     (177,893

Retained earnings

     667,774        686,818   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total RPM International Inc. stockholders’ equity

     1,200,858        1,183,656   

Noncontrolling interest

     154,075        130,327   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Equity

     1,354,933        1,313,983   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 4,115,526      $ 3,561,813   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013     2012     2011  

Net Sales

   $ 4,078,655      $ 3,777,416      $ 3,381,841   

Cost of Sales

     2,375,936        2,235,153        1,980,974   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     1,702,719        1,542,263        1,400,867   

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

     1,309,235        1,155,714        1,058,466   

Estimated Loss Contingency

     65,134        —          —     

Restructuring Expense

     20,072        —          —     

Interest Expense

     79,846        72,045        65,427   

Investment (Income), Net

     (6,178     (4,186     (15,682

Other Expense (Income), Net

     57,719        (9,599     (2,397
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Before Income Taxes

     176,891        328,289        295,053   

Provision for Income Taxes

     67,040        94,526        91,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income

     109,851        233,763        203,168   

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

     11,248        17,827        14,110   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income Attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders

   $ 98,603      $ 215,936      $ 189,058   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Average Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding:

      

Basic

     128,956        128,130        127,403   

Diluted

     129,801        128,717        128,066   

Earnings per Share of Common Stock Attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders:

      

Basic

   $ 0.75      $ 1.65      $ 1.46   

Diluted

   $ 0.74      $ 1.65      $ 1.45   

Cash Dividends Declared per Share of Common Stock

   $ 0.890      $ 0.855      $ 0.835   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013     2012     2011  

Net Income

   $ 109,851      $ 233,763      $ 203,168   

Other Comprehensive Income, Before Tax:

      

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments

     (7,963     (112,668     111,900   

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Liabilities

      

Net Loss Arising During the Period

     27,514        (138,634     4,405   

Less: Amortization of Prior Service Cost Included in Net Periodic Pension Cost

     310        276        284   

Less: Amortization or Settlement Recognition of Net Gain (Loss)

     20,412        10,693        10,346   

Effect of Exchange Rates on Amounts Included for Pensions

     529        4,500        (4,767
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Liability Adjustments

     48,765        (123,165     10,268   

Unrealized Gains on Available-For-Sale Securities

      

Unrealized Holding Gains During the Period

     7,967        (21,030     13,305   

Less: Reclassification Adjustments for Gains Included in Net Income

     (1,953     1,043        (5,676
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities

     6,014        (19,987     7,629   

Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives

     (15     (6,590     7,276   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Comprehensive Income, Before Tax

     46,801        (262,410     137,073   

Income Tax Expense Related to Components of Other Comprehensive Income

     (19,470     50,565        (8,116
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Comprehensive Income, After Tax

     27,331        (211,845     128,957   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income

     137,182        21,918        332,125   

Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

     19,939        (10,052     29,203   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income Attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders

   $ 117,243      $ 31,970      $ 302,922   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013     2012     2011  

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

      

Net income

   $ 109,851      $ 233,763      $ 203,168   

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

      

Depreciation

     55,715        51,939        52,385   

Amortization

     28,029        21,759        20,368   

Impairment on investment in Kemrock

     51,092       

Estimated loss contingency

     65,134       

Asset impairment charge

     7,416       

Other-than-temporary impairments on marketable securities

     14,279        1,604        693   

Deferred income taxes

     (40,991     (7,088     7,708   

Stock-based compensation expense

     17,145        13,904        12,282   

Other

     (2,190     (6,590     (1,086

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect from purchases and sales of businesses:

      

Decrease (increase) in receivables

     (7,639     980        (70,440

Decrease (increase) in inventory

     (40,039     7,115        (71,523

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets

     7,045        14,948        (22,645

Increase in accounts payable

     72,070        13,635        55,896   

(Decrease) increase in accrued compensation and benefits

     (7,402     3,016        19,564   

(Decrease) in accrued loss reserves

     (1,873     (5,712     (8,198

Increase in other accrued liabilities

     28,474        47,508        41,263   

Other

     12,338        (95,909     (1,269
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash From Operating Activities

     368,454        294,872        238,166   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

      

Capital expenditures

     (91,367     (71,615     (39,826

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (397,425     (163,414     (38,972

Purchase of marketable securities

     (106,301     (69,824     (92,060

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities

     103,501        51,415        77,035   

Proceeds from sales of assets and businesses

     128        2,171        1,301   

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

       (31,842     (9,315

Other

     14,060        15,787        (4,103
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash (Used For) Investing Activities

     (477,404     (267,322     (105,940
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

      

Additions to long-term and short-term debt

     300,902        27,894        200,499   

Reductions of long-term and short-term debt

     (49,376     (36,128     (24,502

Cash dividends

     (117,647     (112,153     (108,585

Repurchase of stock

     (3,013     (6,985     (21,811

Exercise of stock options

     7,284        9,931        12,116   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash From (Used For) Financing Activities

     138,150        (117,441     57,717   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents

     (1,614     (29,152     29,713   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     27,586        (119,043     219,656   

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

     315,968        435,011        215,355   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

   $ 343,554      $ 315,968      $ 435,011   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flows Information:

      

Cash paid during the year for:

      

Interest

   $ 77,869      $ 70,517      $ 62,892   

Income taxes

   $ 106,043      $ 96,067      $ 65,935   

Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:

      

Debt from business combinations

   $ 1,377      $ 3,858      $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

 

       Common Stock        
       Number of
Shares
    Par/Stated
Value
    Paid-In
Capital
 

Balance at June 1, 2010

     129,918      $ 1,299      $ 724,089   

Net income

     —          —          —     

Other comprehensive income

     —          —          —     

Dividends paid

     —          —          —     

Other noncontrolling interest activity

     —          —          (13,233

Shares repurchased

     (1,036     (10     10   

Stock option exercises

     784        8        10,397   

Stock option compensation

     —          —          3,855   

Restricted stock award compensation

     914        9        10,127   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at May 31, 2011

     130,580        1,306        735,245   

Net income

     —          —          —     

Other comprehensive income

     —          —          —     

Dividends paid

     —          —          —     

Other noncontrolling interest activity

     —          —          (16,175

Shares repurchased

     (165     (2     2   

Stock option exercises

     577        6        7,311   

Stock option compensation

     —          —          3,991   

Restricted stock award compensation

     563        6        12,521   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at May 31, 2012

     131,555        1,316        742,895   

Net income

     —          —          —     

Other comprehensive income

     —          —          —     

Dividends paid

     —          —          —     

Other noncontrolling interest activity

     —          —          (3,809

Stock option exercises

     431        4        4,788   

Stock option compensation

     —          —          1,318   

Restricted stock award compensation

     610        6        18,313   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at May 31, 2013

     132,596      $ 1,326      $ 763,505   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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      Treasury Stock      Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
    Retained Earnings     Total RPM International
Inc. Equity
    Non-Controlling
Interests
    Total Equity  
    $(40,686)       $ (107,791   $ 502,562      $ 1,079,473      $ 81,768      $ 1,161,241   
    —           —          189,058        189,058        14,110        203,168   
    —           113,864        —          113,864        15,093        128,957   
    —           —          (108,585     (108,585     —          (108,585
    —           —          —          (13,233     13,233        —     
    (17,948)         —          —          (17,948     —          (17,948
    (507)         —          —          9,898        —          9,898   
    —           —          —          3,855        —          3,855   
    (3,354)         —          —          6,782        —          6,782   
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (62,495)         6,073        583,035        1,263,164        124,204        1,387,368   
    —           —          215,936        215,936        17,827        233,763   
    —           (183,966     —          (183,966     (27,879     (211,845
    —           —          (112,153     (112,153     —          (112,153
    —           —          —          (16,175     16,175        —     
    (3,008)         —          —          (3,008     —          (3,008
    (718)         —          —          6,599        —          6,599   
    —           —          —          3,991        —          3,991   
    (3,259)         —          —          9,268        —          9,268   
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (69,480)         (177,893     686,818        1,183,656        130,327        1,313,983   
    —           —          98,603        98,603        11,248        109,851   
    —           18,640        —          18,640        8,691        27,331   
    —           —          (117,647     (117,647     —          (117,647
    —           —          —          (3,809     3,809        —     
    (1,934)         —          —          2,858        —          2,858   
    —           —          —          1,318        —          1,318   
    (1,080)         —          —          17,239        —          17,239   
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    $(72,494)       $ (159,253   $ 667,774      $ 1,200,858      $ 154,075      $ 1,354,933   
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

May 31, 2013, 2012, 2011

 

NOTE A — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

1) Consolidation, Noncontrolling Interests and Basis of Presentation

 

Our financial statements include all of our majority-owned subsidiaries, except for certain subsidiaries that were deconsolidated on May 31, 2010 (please refer to Note A(2)). We account for our investments in less-than-majority-owned joint ventures, for which we have the ability to exercise significant influence, under the equity method. Effects of transactions between related companies, except for certain subsidiaries that were deconsolidated, are eliminated in consolidation.

 

Our business is dependent on external weather factors. Historically, we have experienced strong sales and net income in our first, second and fourth fiscal quarters comprising the three-month periods ending August 31, November 30 and May 31, respectively, with weaker performance in our third fiscal quarter (December through February).

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior-year amounts to conform to the current-year presentation. Refer to Note P and Note D for a discussion of reclassifications made to other accrued liabilities – current and other long-term liabilities, and marketable securities, respectively, as of May 31, 2012.

 

Noncontrolling interests are presented in our Consolidated Financial Statements as if parent company investors (controlling interests) and other minority investors (noncontrolling interests) in partially owned subsidiaries have similar economic interests in a single entity. As a result, investments in noncontrolling interests are reported as equity in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, our Consolidated Financial Statements include 100% of a controlled subsidiary’s earnings, rather than only our share. Transactions between the parent company and noncontrolling interests are reported in equity as transactions between stockholders, provided that these transactions do not create a change in control.

 

During the second quarter of fiscal 2012, we increased our ownership in Kemrock Industries and Exports Limited (“Kemrock”) to over 20% of Kemrock’s outstanding shares of common stock. At that time, and as a result of our ownership exceeding 20% of their outstanding shares, we changed our method of accounting for our investment in Kemrock stock from an available for sale security to the equity method.

 

Additionally, during fiscal 2012, we entered into three other, separate agreements with Kemrock. First, we agreed to loan Kemrock $15.0 million, which was to be repaid in cash, or alternatively, goods and commercial materials, no later than September 15, 2012. The loan is classified as a note receivable and is included in prepaid and other current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Second, we entered into a global depository receipt (“GDR”) Purchase Agreement with Kemrock, whereby we purchased 693,072 GDRs of Kemrock for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $7.2 million. The GDRs are included in our investment in Kemrock, which had a carrying value at the end of fiscal 2012 of $42.2 million, and are classified as other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Lastly, during fiscal 2012 we invested $22.7 million in 5.5% convertible bonds issued by Kemrock. The bonds are convertible into ordinary shares or GDRs each representing one ordinary share of Kemrock stock, and may be converted at any time on or after June 4, 2012 and up to the close of business on June 12, 2017. Our investment in Kemrock’s convertible bonds is accounted for as an available-for-sale security and is classified in other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The convertible feature embedded in the convertible bonds is accounted for as a derivative under the guidance in ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.”

 

At the time of our investment in Kemrock’s convertible bonds, Kemrock was in the midst of major capital expansion for new projects and upcoming technologies, and there were no indications of any adverse business, economic, competitive, or market factors. However, on August 8, 2012, the price of Kemrock’s common stock plunged below our carrying value, declining by approximately 40% from its May 31, 2012 per share price of 531.0 rupees. We later learned that the dramatic drop in Kemrock’s stock price was related to Kemrock’s announcement of declining sales and income, a liquidity problem at Kemrock that stemmed from its explosive growth, combined with the overall tightening of lending practices of banks and credit markets in India. At that time, we also learned that Kemrock was in the process of renegotiating its credit agreements with its banks. Compounding these difficulties for Kemrock was the deterioration in the exchange rate of the Indian rupee against the U.S. dollar and euro, which had a negative impact on Kemrock’s gross profit margin and cash flow due to its procurement of the majority of its raw material supplies outside of India, but sales of its products in Indian rupees. The market value of shares of Kemrock common stock continued to decline significantly, and dropped from 531.0 rupees per share as of May 31, 2012 to 56.70 rupees per share as of November 30, 2012; the majority of which began to occur during the month of August 2012. As of May 31, 2013, the market value of shares of Kemrock common stock continued its decline to 43.85 rupees per share.

 

We account for our equity method investment in Kemrock under ASC 323, “Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures.” As outlined in ASC 323-10-35-32, a decline in the quoted market price below the carrying amount, when combined with other evidence of a loss in value, may be indicative of a loss in value that is other than temporary. Acting upon the premise that a write-down may be required, we considered all available evidence to evaluate the realizable value of our equity investment, including the decline in the market price of shares of Kemrock stock, the financial condition and near term prospects of Kemrock, and the overall economic situation in India. As a result of these factors, we determined that it was appropriate to record an impairment loss during the three months ended August 31, 2012 of approximately $32.1 million of our equity method investment. As the value of the embedded conversion derivative is directly correlated to the market value of Kemrock stock, we wrote-down the embedded conversion feature derivative and recorded an approximate $8.2 million charge to earnings during the three months ended August 31, 2012.

 

After further monitoring of the economic environment in India and the continued declines in the price of Kemrock common stock during the three months ended November 30, 2012, we determined that it was appropriate to write off the remaining value of the convertible feature embedded in our investment in Kemrock convertible bonds, approximating $0.8 million, and the remaining equity investment in Kemrock, approximating $10.1 million, which represented our proportionate share of Kemrock losses under the equity method of accounting and the significant decline in the price of Kemrock stock during that time frame. The losses are classified in other (income) expense, net in our Consolidated Statements of Income. Please see Note A(16) for additional information.

 

 

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As of May 31, 2013, Kemrock had repaid approximately $6.0 million of the original $15.0 million loan. We do not anticipate that we will receive any further payments on this loan, and therefore we recorded a loss of $4.0 million during our fourth quarter ended May 31, 2013, which was in addition to the loss of $5.0 million previously recorded for the amount deemed uncollectible during our first quarter ended August 31, 2012. The loss is classified in selling, general and administrative expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

Considering the lack of expected future cash flows, given the continued financial deterioration of Kemrock through May 31, 2013, combined with Kemrock’s inability to meet interest payment deadlines on its outstanding convertible bonds, we recognized an other-than-temporary loss for our remaining investment in Kemrock, approximating $13.7 million.

 

2) Deconsolidation of Specialty Products Holding Corp. (“SPHC”)

 

On May 31, 2010, Bondex International, Inc. (“Bondex”) and its parent, SPHC, filed Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. SPHC is our wholly owned subsidiary. In accordance with ASC 810, when a subsidiary becomes subject to the control of a government, court, administrator, or regulator, deconsolidation of that subsidiary is generally required. We therefore deconsolidated SPHC and its subsidiaries from our balance sheet as of May 31, 2010, and eliminated the results of SPHC’s operations from our results of operations beginning on that date. We believe we have no responsibility for liabilities of SPHC and Bondex. As a result of the Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings, on a prospective basis we will continue to account for our investment in SPHC under the cost method.

 

We had a net receivable from SPHC at May 31, 2010, that we expect may change before the bankruptcy proceedings have been finalized. The potential change relates to our indemnification of an insurer on appeal bonds pertaining to Bondex’s appeal of two asbestos cases that had been underway prior to the bankruptcy filing, neither of which are material in amount. During our fiscal 2012, one of the appeal bonds was satisfied, and during fiscal 2013, the remaining appeal bond was satisfied. Included in the net amount due from SPHC are receivables and payables, which we concluded we have the right to report as a net amount based on several factors, including the fact that all amounts are determinable, the balances are due to and from our subsidiaries, and we have been given reasonable assurance that netting the applicable receivables and payables would remain legally enforceable. We analyzed our net investment in SPHC as of May 31, 2010, which included a review of our advances to SPHC, an assessment of the collectibility of our net receivables due from SPHC, and a computation of the gain to be recorded upon deconsolidation based on the carrying amount of our investment in SPHC. In accordance with GAAP, the gain on deconsolidation related to the carrying amount of net assets of SPHC at May 31, 2010, was calculated in accordance with ASC 810-10-40-5, as follows:

 

a) the aggregate of (1) the fair value of consideration received, (2) the fair value of any retained noncontrolling investment in the former subsidiary at the date the subsidiary is deconsolidated, and (3) the carrying amount of any noncontrolling interest in the former subsidiary; less

 

b) the carrying amount of the former subsidiary’s assets and liabilities.

 

In determining the carrying value of any retained noncontrolling investment in SPHC at the date of deconsolidation we considered several factors, including analyses of cash flows combined with various assumptions relating to the future performance of this entity and a discounted value of SPHC’s recorded asbestos-related contingent obligations based on

information available to us as of the date of deconsolidation. The discounted cash flow approach relies primarily on Level 3 unobservable inputs, whereby expected future cash flows are discounted using a rate that includes assumptions regarding an entity’s average cost of debt and equity, incorporates expected future cash flows based on internal business plans, and applies certain assumptions about risk and uncertainties due to the bankruptcy filing. Our estimates are based upon assumptions we believe to be reasonable, but which by nature are uncertain and unpredictable. As a result of this analysis, we determined that the carrying value of our retained interest in SPHC approximated zero.

 

As a result of the combined analyses of each of the components of our net investment in SPHC, we recorded a net loss of approximately $7.9 million, which was reflected in Other Expense, Net, during the fourth fiscal quarter of the year ended May 31, 2010. No changes have been made to these amounts through May 31, 2013.

 

3) Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date the Consolidated Financial Statements were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

4) Acquisitions/Divestitures

 

We account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the acquired entities are recorded at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date.

 

During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, we completed six acquisitions. Two of the current year acquisitions report through our consumer reportable segment, which included the following: a producer and marketer of innovative and unique exterior wood deck and concrete restoration systems based in Clarkston, Georgia; and a manufacturer of nail care enamels, coatings components and related products for the personal care industry located in Paterson, New Jersey. The remaining product line acquisitions report through our industrial reportable segment, and include our acquisition of a manufacturer of rolled asphalt roofing materials, waterproofing products, chemical admixtures and industrial epoxy flooring systems located in Cacapava, Brazil; and three smaller businesses.

 

During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012, we completed six acquisitions. Four of the acquired product lines report through our industrial reportable segment, which included the following: a manufacturer of polyurethane and urethane-based flooring and decking solutions for cruise ships, yachts and naval applications based in Genoa, Italy; a supplier and provider of equipment and solutions for water and fire damage restoration, professional cleaning and environmental control based in Burlington, Washington; a supplier of passive fire protection and insulation products headquartered in Barcelona, Spain; and a manufacturer and supplier of EIFS and complementary product lines based in Germany and serving the German and French construction markets. Two of the acquired product lines report through our consumer reportable segment, which included the following: a manufacturer of automotive aftermarket coatings based in Hallam, Victoria, Australia; and a manufacturer of specialty coating based in Cicero, Illinois.

 

 

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The purchase price for each acquisition has been allocated to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition. Final determinations of the purchase price allocation for these acquisitions have been completed, and are aggregated by year of purchase in the following table:

 

       Fiscal 2013 Acquisitions     Fiscal 2012 Acquisitions  

(In thousands)

   Weighted-Average
Intangible Asset
Amortization Life
(In Years)
   Total     Weighted-Average
Intangible Asset
Amortization Life
(In Years)
   Total  

Current assets

      $ 67,397         $ 84,693   

Property, plant and equipment

        46,306           30,096   

Goodwill

   N/A      260,789      N/A      55,177   

Tradenames—indefinite lives

   N/A      38,448      N/A      26,986   

Other intangible assets

   9      103,593      14      43,062   

Other long-term assets

        8,171           3,066   
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Assets Acquired

      $ 524,704         $ 243,080   

Liabilities assumed

        (120,372        (64,743
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets Acquired

      $ 404,332 (1)        $ 178,337 (2)  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1) Figure includes cash acquired of $6.9 million.
(2) Figure includes cash acquired of $12.3 million.

 

Our Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the results of operations of acquired businesses as of their respective dates of acquisition. Pro-forma results of operations for the years ended May 31, 2013 and May 31, 2012 were not materially different from reported results and, consequently, are not presented.

 

5) Foreign Currency

 

The functional currency for each of our foreign subsidiaries is its principal operating currency. Accordingly, for the periods presented, assets and liabilities have been translated using exchange rates at year end, while income and expense for the periods have been translated using a weighted-average exchange rate.

 

The resulting translation adjustments have been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders’ equity, and will be included in net earnings only upon the sale or liquidation of the underlying foreign investment, neither of which is contemplated at this time. Transaction gains and losses have been immaterial during the past three fiscal years.

 

6) Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

For purposes of the statement of cash flows, we consider all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We do not believe we are exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value.

 

7) Property, Plant & Equipment

 

May 31,

   2013      2012  
(In thousands)              

Land

   $ 45,281       $ 36,767   

Buildings and leasehold improvements

     311,869         291,026   

Machinery and equipment

     770,973         723,172   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total property, plant and equipment, at cost

     1,128,123         1,050,965   

Less: allowance for depreciation and amortization

     635,760         632,133   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 492,363       $ 418,832   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

We review long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances indicate that the carrying values of these assets may not be recoverable. For assets that are to be held and used, an impairment charge is recognized when the estimated undiscounted future cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets are less than their carrying value. If impairment exists, an adjustment is made to write the asset down to its fair value, and a loss is recorded for the difference between the carrying value and the fair value. Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, discounted cash flows, internal appraisals or external appraisals, as applicable. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of their carrying value or estimated net realizable value.

 

Depreciation is computed primarily using the straight-line method over the following ranges of useful lives:

 

Land improvements    3 to 30 years
Buildings and improvements    3 to 50 years
Machinery and equipment    1 to 30 years

 

Total depreciation expense for each fiscal period includes the charges to income that result from the amortization of assets recorded under capital leases.

 

8) Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues are recognized when realized or realizable, and when earned. In general, this is when title and risk of loss pass to the customer. Further, revenues are realizable when we have persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement, the product has been shipped or the services have been provided to the customer, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. We reduce our revenues for estimated customer returns and allowances, certain rebates, sales incentives, and promotions in the same period the related sales are recorded.

 

We also record revenues generated under long-term construction contracts, mainly in connection with the installation of specialized roofing and flooring systems, and related services. Certain long-term construction contracts are accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method, and therefore we record contract revenues and related costs as our contracts progress. This method recognizes the economic results of contract performance on a timelier basis than does the completed-contract method; however, application of this method requires reasonably dependable estimates of progress toward completion, as well as other dependable estimates. When

 

 

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reasonably dependable estimates cannot be made, or if other factors make estimates doubtful, the completed contract method is applied. Under the completed contract method, billings and costs are accumulated on the balance sheet as the contract progresses, but no revenue is recognized until the contract is complete or substantially complete.

 

9) Shipping Costs

 

Shipping costs paid to third-party shippers for transporting products to customers are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. For the years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, shipping costs were $125.6 million, $112.0 million and $103.0 million, respectively.

 

10) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable

 

An allowance for anticipated uncollectible trade receivable amounts is established using a combination of specifically identified accounts to be reserved and a reserve covering trends in collectibility. These estimates are based on an analysis of trends in collectibility and past experience, but are primarily made up of individual account balances identified as doubtful based on specific facts and conditions. Receivable losses are charged against the allowance when we confirm uncollectibility. Actual collections of trade receivables could differ from our estimates due to changes in future economic or industry conditions or specific customer’s financial conditions. For the periods ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, bad debt expense approximated $18.8 million, $5.8 million and $10.9 million, respectively. Included in bad debt expense during fiscal 2013 is $9.0 million recognized for amounts written off in relation to our loan to Kemrock, as described in further detail in Note A(1).

 

11) Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis and market being determined on the basis of replacement cost or net realizable value. Inventory costs include raw materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. Inventories were composed of the following major classes:

 

May 31,

   2013      2012  
(In thousands)              

Raw material and supplies

   $ 185,590       $ 160,869   

Finished goods

     363,090         329,109   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Inventory

   $ 548,680       $ 489,978   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

12) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

We account for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350 and account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting and accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the entities acquired are recorded at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price paid over the fair value of net assets acquired, including the amount assigned to identifiable intangible assets.

 

We performed the required annual goodwill impairment assessments as of the first day of our fourth fiscal quarter at the reporting unit level. Our reporting units have been identified at the component level, which is the operating segment level or one level below. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, we early adopted new FASB guidance that simplifies how an entity tests goodwill for impairment. It provides an option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Under the new guidance, the traditional two-step quantitative process is required only if an entity concludes that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. We applied both the qualitative and

traditional two-step quantitative processes during our annual goodwill impairment assessment performed during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.

 

The traditional two-step quantitative goodwill impairment assessment involves estimating the fair value of a reporting unit and comparing it with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, additional steps are followed to determine and recognize, if appropriate, an impairment loss. Calculating the fair value of the reporting units requires our significant use of estimates and assumptions. We estimate the fair values of our reporting units by applying a combination of third-party market-value indicators, when observable market data is available, and discounted future cash flows to each of our reporting unit’s projected EBITDA. In applying this methodology, we rely on a number of factors, including actual and forecasted operating results and market data. As a result of the assessments performed for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, there were no indicators of impairment.

 

Additionally, we test all indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually. We perform the required annual impairment assessments as of the first day of our fourth fiscal quarter. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, we adopted new FASB guidance that simplifies how an entity tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. It provides an option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount.

 

The annual impairment assessment involves estimating the fair value of each indefinite-lived asset and comparing it with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, we record an impairment loss equal to the difference. Calculating the fair value of the indefinite-lived assets requires our significant use of estimates and assumptions. We estimate the fair values of our intangible assets by applying a relief-from-royalty calculation, which includes discounted future cash flows related to each of our intangible asset’s projected revenues. In applying this methodology, we rely on a number of factors, including actual and forecasted revenues and market data. As a result of the assessments performed for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, there were no indicators of impairment.

 

Should the future earnings and cash flows at our reporting units decline and/or discount rates increase, future impairment charges to goodwill and other intangible assets may be required.

 

13) Advertising Costs

 

Advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred and are included in SG&A expenses. For the years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, advertising costs were $43.2 million, $34.1 million and $33.3 million, respectively.

 

14) Research and Development

 

Research and development costs are charged to operations when incurred and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. The amounts charged to expense for the years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $49.3 million, $45.4 million and $40.9 million, respectively.

 

15) Stock-Based Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation represents the cost related to stock-based awards granted to our employees and directors, which may include restricted stock, stock options and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”). We measure stock-based compensation cost at the date of grant, based on the estimated fair value of the award. We recognize the cost as expense on a straight-line basis (net of estimated forfeitures) over the related vesting period. Refer to Note I, “Stock-Based Compensation,” for further information.

 

 

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16) Investment (Income), Net

 

Investment (income), net, consists of the following components:

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013     2012     2011  
(In thousands)                   

Interest (income)

   $ (6,814   $ (5,031   $ (5,058

Loss (gain) on sale of marketable securities

     (11,664     862        (9,675

Other-than-temporary impairment on securities

     14,279        1,604        693   

Dividend (income)

     (1,979     (1,621     (1,642
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment (income), net

   $ (6,178   $ (4,186   $ (15,682
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

17) Other Expense (Income), Net

 

Other expense (income), net, consists of the following components:

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013     2012     2011  
(In thousands)                   

Royalty (income), net

   $ (2,069   $ (1,520   $ (1,249

Loss on Brazil operational repositioning

     6,087       

Loss on Kemrock conversion option

     9,030       

(Income) loss related to unconsolidated equity affiliates

     44,671        (8,079     (1,148
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other expense (income), net

   $ 57,719      $ (9,599   $ (2,397
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates

 

Beginning with our fiscal year ended May 31, 2007, we began purchasing shares of Kemrock Industries and Exports Limited (“Kemrock”) common stock. By May 31, 2011, we had acquired a total of approximately 3.2 million shares of Kemrock common stock, for an accumulated cost of approximately $24.2 million, which represented approximately 18% of Kemrock’s outstanding shares at that time. Our investment in Kemrock common stock had been classified in other long-term assets on our balance sheet and included with available-for-sale securities, which are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices.

 

During fiscal 2012, we purchased approximately 870,000 additional shares of Kemrock common stock, which increased our ownership to 23% of Kemrock’s outstanding shares. Also during fiscal 2012, we entered into a GDR Purchase Agreement with Kemrock, whereby we purchased from Kemrock 693,072 GDRs of Kemrock for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $7.2 million. We account for our investment in the Kemrock GDRs as common stock equivalents within our total investment in Kemrock. Lastly, during fiscal 2012 we invested $22.7 million in 5.5% convertible bonds issued by Kemrock. The bonds are convertible into ordinary shares or GDRs, each representing one ordinary share of Kemrock stock, and may be converted at any time on or after June 4, 2012 and up to the close of business on June 12, 2017. Our investment in Kemrock convertible bonds is accounted for as an available-for-sale security and is classified in other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. The convertible feature embedded in the convertible bonds is accounted for as a derivative under the guidance in ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.”

 

Due to the presumption under GAAP that an entity with an ownership percentage greater than 20% has significant influence, and no other factors would refute that presumption, we changed our accounting for this investment to the equity method. Adjustments are made to our investment in order to recognize our share of Kemrock’s earnings as they occur,

rather than as dividends or other distributions are received. Any changes in our proportionate share of the underlying equity of Kemrock, which could result from their issuance of additional equity securities, are recognized as increases or decreases in shareholders’ equity, net of any related tax effects.

 

We account for our equity method investment in Kemrock under ASC 323, “Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures.” As outlined in ASC 323-10-35-32, a decline in the quoted market price below the carrying amount when combined with other evidence of a loss in value may be indicative of a loss in value that is other than temporary. Acting upon the premise that a write-down of our investment in Kemrock may be required, we considered all available evidence to evaluate the realizable value of our equity investment, including a decline in the market price of shares of Kemrock stock, the financial condition and near term prospects of Kemrock, and the overall economic situation in India. As a result of these factors, we determined that it was appropriate to record an impairment loss during fiscal 2013 of approximately $55.9 million on our equity method investment, which is classified in other (income) expense, net in our Consolidated Statements of Income. We also recorded a loss of approximately $13.7 million for the write-down of our investment in Kemrock convertible bonds, which is classified in investment (income) expense, net in our Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

Our investment in Kemrock is reported in our Consolidated Balance Sheet at its adjusted carrying value and classified as a long-term asset. Our investment in Kemrock had no carrying value at May 31, 2013 and a carrying value of $42.2 million at May 31, 2012.

 

Loss on Repositioning of Operations in Brazil

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we completed a definitive plan to substantially liquidate our StonCor Brazil subsidiary, a small flooring business in Brazil with sales, income and assets that amounted to significantly less than 1% of our consolidated sales, income and assets in any given year, in order to leverage the substantial sales force, manufacturing facilities, broad distribution network and entrepreneurial management team of our Viapol subsidiary, which was acquired in June 2012. The acquisition of Viapol has given us the critical mass needed to sell construction products in Brazil, including RPM’s existing flooring brands such as Stonhard and Flowcrete. Viapol has the local manufacturing capabilities and technically skilled salespeople required to sell epoxy and polyurethane flooring in Brazil where we previously lacked a significant presence.

 

As a result of our repositioning of certain of our industrial segment operations in Brazil, we incurred a loss of approximately $6.1 million. Included in the loss was the impact of an adjustment for accumulated foreign currency translation. This non-cash charge was previously recorded as an unrealized foreign exchange loss in our currency translation account as a component of other comprehensive income.

 

18) Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes is calculated using the liability method. Under the liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax effect of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount of assets and liabilities and the amounts used for income tax purposes and for certain changes in valuation allowances. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce certain deferred tax assets when, in our estimation, it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.

 

We have not provided for U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes on approximately $1.1 billion of foreign subsidiaries’ undistributed earnings as of May 31, 2013, because such earnings have been retained and reinvested by the subsidiaries.

 

 

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Accordingly, no provision has been made for U.S. or foreign withholding taxes, which may become payable if undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries were paid to us as dividends. The additional income taxes and applicable withholding taxes that would result had such earnings actually been repatriated are not practically determinable.

 

19) Earnings Per Share of Common Stock

 

Earnings per share (EPS) is computed using the two-class method. The two-class method determines EPS for each class of common stock and participating securities according to dividends and dividend equivalents and their respective participation rights in undistributed earnings. Our unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends are considered participating securities. Basic EPS of common stock is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS of common stock is computed on the basis of the weighted-average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential shares of common stock outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential shares of common stock include outstanding stock options, stock awards and convertible notes. See Note K, “Earnings Per Share of Common Stock,” for additional information.

 

20) Other Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In June 2011, the FASB issued amended disclosure requirements for the presentation of other comprehensive income (OCI) and accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). OCI is comprised of costs, expenses, gains and losses that are included in comprehensive income but excluded from net income, and AOCI comprises the aggregated balances of OCI in equity. The amended guidance eliminated the option to present period changes (OCI) as part of the Statement of Changes in Equity. Under the amended guidance, all period changes (OCI) are to be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. Only summary totals are to be included in the AOCI section of the Statement of Changes in Equity. We adopted these provisions as of June 1, 2012. There was no impact on our consolidated financial results as the amendments relate only to changes in financial statement presentation.

 

In February 2013, the FASB further amended the disclosure requirements for comprehensive income. The update requires companies to disclose items reclassified out of AOCI and into net income in a single location either in the notes to the consolidated financial statements or parenthetically on the face of the Statements of Operations. The change is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012, and is to be applied prospectively. We will adopt these provisions on June 1, 2013, and do not expect the adoption of these updated disclosure requirements to affect our consolidated results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.

 

21) Subsequent Event

 

Canadian Income Tax Law Change

 

Subsequent to year end, Canada Bill C-48, Technical Tax Amendments Act, 2012 (“Bill C-48”), received Royal Assent. Bill C-48 is considered enacted as of June 26, 2013 for U.S. GAAP reporting purposes. The legislation includes a number of amendments that will impact RPM on both a retroactive and prospective basis. We are in the process of analyzing the overall impact of the legislation. Our preliminary estimate of the incremental Canadian income tax expense for the retroactive period, which will be recognized in fiscal 2014, is in the range of $10.0 million to $14.0 million. The prospective impact will be based on the applicable actual operating results in future annual periods.

NOTE B — RESTRUCTURING

 

We record restructuring charges associated with management-approved restructuring plans to either reorganize one or more of our business segments, or to remove duplicative headcount and infrastructure associated with our businesses. Restructuring charges can include severance costs to eliminate a specified number of employees, infrastructure charges to vacate facilities and consolidate operations, and contract cancellation costs. Restructuring charges are recorded based upon planned employee termination dates and site closure and consolidation plans. The timing of associated cash payments is dependent upon the type of restructuring charge and can extend over a multi-year period. We record the short-term portion of our restructuring liability in Other accrued liabilities and the long-term portion, if any, in Other long-term liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

Fiscal 2013 Plans

 

In May 2013, we approved a restructuring plan for one of our consumer operating segments designed to eliminate duplicative processes and overhead and to exit certain processes and product lines. This restructuring plan allows management to refocus its attention on faster growing brands within the consumer operating segment. In connection with this plan, we recorded aggregate charges of approximately $15.6 million, of which approximately $8.2 million relates to the elimination of 133 positions and approximately $7.4 million results from the shutdown of 2 manufacturing facilities. These actions are expected to be completed during the first seven months of fiscal 2014. In addition, there were approximately $3.9 million of inventory markdowns, which are reflected in Cost of Sales in our Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

Additionally, one of our industrial operating businesses adopted a restructuring plan designed to simplify business processes, accelerate innovation and deliver better results for customers, employees and stockholders. We estimate that this plan will eliminate approximately 34 positions and severance payments will be made generally through the end of fiscal 2014. In connection with the plan, we recorded aggregate charges of approximately $4.5 million, all of which relates to workforce reductions.

 

As a result of these restructuring activities, we recorded inventory markdowns of $3.9 million, $3.5 million in write-downs of buildings and equipment, and pretax restructuring charges for future severance payments of $12.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. No cash payments were made prior to May 31, 2013.

 

NOTE C – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by reportable segment, for the years ended May 31, 2013 and 2012, are as follows:

 

(In thousands)

   Industrial
Segment
    Consumer
Segment
    Total  

Balance as of June 1, 2011

   $ 445,756      $ 385,733      $ 831,489   

Acquisitions

     50,233        4,944        55,177   

Translation adjustments

     (30,098     (7,222     (37,320
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of May 31, 2012

     465,891        383,455        849,346   

Acquisitions

     98,718        162,071        260,789   

Translation adjustments

     209        3,487        3,696   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of May 31, 2013

   $ 564,818      $ 549,013      $ 1,113,831   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Total accumulated impairment losses were $14.9 million at May 31, 2013 and 2012, which was recorded during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009 by our industrial reportable segment.

 

 

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Other intangible assets consist of the following major classes:

 

(In thousands)

   Amortization
Period (In
Years)
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
     Net Other
Intangible
Assets
 

As of May 31, 2013

           

Amortized intangible assets

           

Formulae

     3 to 33       $ 216,418       $ 113,315       $ 103,103   

Customer-related intangibles

     3 to 33         196,376         66,077         130,299   

Trademarks/names

     2 to 40         30,223         13,222         17,001   

Other

     1 to 40         48,817         27,046         21,771   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Amortized Intangibles

        491,834         219,660         272,174   

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

           

Trademarks/names

        187,439            187,439   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Intangible Assets

      $ 679,273       $ 219,660       $ 459,613   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of May 31, 2012

           

Amortized intangible assets

           

Formulae

     3 to 33       $ 174,190       $ 103,414       $ 70,776   

Customer-related intangibles

     3 to 33         139,824         52,616         87,208   

Trademarks/names

     4 to 40         26,050         11,192         14,858   

Other

     1 to 40         49,373         25,526         23,847   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Amortized Intangibles

        389,437         192,748         196,689   

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

           

Trademarks/names

        148,931            148,931   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Intangible Assets

      $ 538,368       $ 192,748       $ 345,620   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The aggregate intangible asset amortization expense for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $27.7 million,

$21.4 million and $20.0 million, respectively. For the next five fiscal years, we estimate annual intangible asset amortization expense related to our existing intangible assets to approximate the following: 2014 — $25.4 million, 2015 — $24.5 million, 2016 — $23.5 million, 2017 — $22.8 million and 2018 — $21.2 million.

 

NOTE D — MARKETABLE SECURITIES

 

The following tables summarize marketable securities held at May 31, 2013 and May 31, 2012 by asset type:

 

       Available-For-Sale Securities  

(In thousands)

   Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair Value
(Net Carrying
Amount)
 

May 31, 2013

          

Equity securities:

          

Stocks—foreign

   $ 1,090       $ 244       $ —        $ 1,334   

Stocks—domestic

     24,492         5,265         (392     29,365   

Mutual funds—foreign

     18,328         1,901         (7     20,222   

Mutual funds—domestic

     39,184         679         (492     39,371   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     83,094         8,089         (891     90,292   

Fixed maturity:

          

U.S. treasury and other government

     20,528         247         (139     20,636   

Corporate bonds

     1,724         244         —          1,968   

Foreign bonds

     37         4         —          41   

Mortgage-backed securities

     100         60         (4     156   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity securities

     22,389         555         (143     22,801   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 105,483       $ 8,644       $ (1,034   $ 113,093   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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       Available-For-Sale Securities  

(In thousands)

   Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair Value
(Net Carrying
Amount)
 

May 31, 2012

          

Equity securities:

          

Stocks—foreign

   $ 1,016       $ 79       $ —        $ 1,095   

Stocks—domestic

     24,380         2,776         (1,046     26,110   

Mutual funds—foreign

     17,489         521         (936     17,074   

Mutual funds—domestic

     39,246         1,114         (1,077     39,283   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     82,131         4,490         (3,059     83,562   

Fixed maturity:

          

U.S. treasury and other government

     19,347         530         (12     19,865   

Kemrock convertible bonds

     13,670         —           —          13,670   

Corporate bonds

     2,305         349         (5     2,649   

Foreign bonds

     38         1         —          39   

Mortgage-backed securities

     241         105         (2     344   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity securities

     35,601         985         (19     36,567   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 117,732       $ 5,475       $ (3,078   $ 120,129   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Marketable securities, included in other current and long-term assets totaling $49.1 million and $64.0 million at May 31, 2013, respectively, and included in other current and long-term assets totaling $30.5 million and $89.6 million at May 31, 2012, respectively, are composed of available-for-sale securities and are reported at fair value. We carry a portion of our marketable securities portfolio in long-term assets since they are generally held for the settlement of our general and product liability insurance claims processed through our wholly owned captive insurance subsidiaries. We reclassified approximately $76.0 million out of other current assets into long-term assets as of May 31, 2012 in order to reflect the time frame over which these assets are intended to be used.

 

In April 2012, we invested $22.7 million in 5.5% convertible bonds issued by Kemrock. The bonds are convertible into ordinary shares or global depositary receipts each representing one ordinary share of Kemrock stock, and may be converted at any time on or after June 4, 2012 and up to the close of business on June 12, 2017. On May 31, 2013, we determined that the remaining value associated with our investment in Kemrock convertible bonds was other-than-temporarily impaired, and therefore wrote off the remaining value approximating $13.7 million. Prior to the write off, our investment in Kemrock convertible bonds had been accounted for as an available for sale security, which reflected the offsetting value of the discount on the bond as of the balance sheet date and the decline in the market value of the bond, and was classified in other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

Marketable securities are composed of available-for-sale securities and are reported at fair value. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are recognized in net income on the specific identification basis. Changes in the fair values

of securities that are considered temporary are recorded as unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity. Other-than-temporary declines in market value from original cost are reflected in operating income in the period in which the unrealized losses are deemed other than temporary. In order to determine whether other-than-temporary declines in market value have occurred, the duration of the decline in value and our ability to hold the investment are considered in conjunction with an evaluation of the strength of the underlying collateral and the extent to which the investment’s amortized cost or cost, as appropriate, exceeds its related market value.

 

Gross gains and losses realized on sales of investments were $12.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively, for the year ended May 31, 2013. Gross gains and losses realized on sales of investments were $4.1 million and $5.0 million, respectively, for the year ended May 31, 2012. During fiscal 2013 and 2012, we recognized losses of $14.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively, for securities deemed to have other-than-temporary impairments. Included in the other-than-temporary impairments recorded during fiscal 2013 is the loss recognized for our remaining investment in Kemrock convertible bonds, totaling $13.7 million. These amounts are included in investment expense (income), net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

Summarized below are the securities we held at May 31, 2013 and May 31, 2012 that were in an unrealized loss position and that were included in accumulated other comprehensive income, aggregated by the length of time the investments had been in that position:

 

 

       May 31, 2013     May 31, 2012  

(In thousands)

   Fair
Value
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 

Total investments with unrealized losses

   $ 36,582       $ (1,034   $ 43,772       $ (3,078

Unrealized losses with a loss position for less than 12 months

     36,327         (956     42,114         (2,596

Unrealized losses with a loss position for more than 12 months

     255         (78     1,658         (482

 

We have reviewed all of the securities included in the table above and have concluded that we have the ability and intent to hold these investments until their cost can be recovered, based upon the severity and duration of the decline. Therefore, we did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment losses on these investments. Unrealized losses at May 31, 2013 were

generally related to the lower levels of volatility in valuations over the last several months for a portion of our portfolio of investments in marketable securities. The unrealized losses generally relate to investments whose fair values at May 31, 2013 were less than 15% below their original cost or have been in a loss position for less than six consecutive months. Although

 

 

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we have seen recovery in general economic conditions over the past year, if we were to experience continuing or significant unrealized losses within our portfolio of investments in marketable securities in the future, we may recognize additional other-than-temporary impairment losses. Such potential losses

could have a material impact on our results of operations in any given reporting period. As such, we continue to closely evaluate the status of our investments and our ability and intent to hold these investments.

 

 

The net carrying values of debt securities at May 31, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties.

 

(In thousands)

   Amortized Cost      Fair Value  

Due:

     

Less than one year

   $ 3,219       $ 3,240   

One year through five years

     13,824         13,988   

Six years through ten years

     3,579         3,602   

After ten years

     1,767         1,971   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 22,389       $ 22,801   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

NOTE E — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Financial instruments recorded on the balance sheet include cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, marketable securities, notes and accounts payable, and debt.

 

An allowance for anticipated uncollectible trade receivable amounts is established using a combination of specifically identified accounts to be reserved, and a reserve covering trends in collectibility. These estimates are based on an analysis of trends in collectibility and past experience, but are primarily made up of individual account balances identified as doubtful based on specific facts and conditions. Receivable losses are charged against the allowance when we confirm uncollectibility.

 

All derivative instruments are recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheet and measured at fair value. Changes in the fair values of derivative instruments that do not qualify as hedges and/or any ineffective portion of hedges are recognized as a gain or (loss) in our Consolidated Statement of Income in the current period. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments used effectively as cash flow hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), along with the change in the

value of the hedged item. We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for speculative purposes.

 

The valuation techniques utilized for establishing the fair values of assets and liabilities are based on observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect management’s market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value, as follows:

 

Level 1 Inputs — Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

 

Level 2 Inputs — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

 

Level 3 Inputs — Instruments with primarily unobservable value drivers.

 

 

The following tables present our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy.

 

(In thousands)

   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
    Fair Value at
May 31, 2013
 

U.S. Treasury and other government

   $ —         $ 20,636      $ —        $ 20,636   

Foreign bonds

        41          41   

Mortgage-backed securities

        156          156   

Corporate bonds

        1,968          1,968   

Stocks—foreign

     1,334             1,334   

Stocks—domestic

     29,365             29,365   

Mutual funds—foreign

        20,222          20,222   

Mutual funds—domestic

        39,371          39,371   

Foreign currency forward contract

        (4,751       (4,751

Cross-currency swap

        (10,048       (10,048

Contingent consideration

          (64,500     (64,500
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 30,699       $ 67,595      $ (64,500   $ 33,794   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(In thousands)

   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
     Fair Value at
May 31, 2012
 

U.S. Treasury and other government

   $ —         $ 19,865      $ —         $ 19,865   

Foreign bonds

        39           39   

Mortgage-backed securities

        344           344   

Corporate bonds

        2,649           2,649   

Stocks—foreign

     1,095              1,095   

Stocks—domestic

     26,110              26,110   

Mutual funds—foreign

        17,074           17,074   

Mutual funds—domestic

        39,283           39,283   

Foreign currency forward contract

        (1,356        (1,356

Cross-currency swap

        (2,159        (2,159

Conversion option, Kemrock 5.5% bonds

          9,031         9,031   

Investment in Kemrock convertible debt

        13,670           13,670   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 27,205       $ 89,409      $ 9,031       $ 125,645   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Our marketable securities are composed of mainly available-for-sale securities, and are valued using a market approach. The availability of inputs observable in the market varies from instrument to instrument and depends on a variety of factors including the type of instrument, whether the instrument is actively traded, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. For most of our financial instruments, pricing inputs are readily observable in the market, the valuation methodology used is widely accepted by market participants, and the valuation does not require significant management discretion. For other financial instruments, pricing inputs are less observable in the market and may require management judgment.

 

Our cross-currency swap is a liability that has a fair value of $10.0 million at May 31, 2013, that was originally designed to fix our interest and principal payments in euros for the life of our unsecured 6.70% senior notes due November 1, 2015, which resulted in an effective euro fixed-rate borrowing of 5.31%. The basis for determining the rates for this swap included three legs at the inception of the agreement: the U.S. dollar (USD) fixed rate to a USD floating rate; the euro floating to euro fixed rate; and the dollar to euro basis fixed rate at inception. Therefore, we essentially exchanged fixed payments denominated in USD for fixed payments denominated in euros, paying fixed euros at 5.31% and receiving fixed USD at 6.70%. The ultimate payments are based on the notional principal amounts of 150 million USD and approximately 125 million euros. There will be an exchange of the notional amounts at maturity. The rates included in this swap are based upon observable market data, but are not quoted market prices, and therefore, the cross-currency swap is considered a Level 2 liability on the fair value hierarchy. Additionally, this cross-currency swap has been designated as a hedging instrument, and is classified as other long-term liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

At May 31, 2013 and 2012, we had a foreign currency forward contract with a fair value of approximately $4.8 million and $1.4 million, respectively, which is classified as other accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our foreign

currency forward contract, which has not been designated as a hedge, was designed to reduce our exposure to the changes in the cash flows of intercompany foreign-currency-denominated loans related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates by fixing the functional currency cash flows. The foreign exchange rates included in the forward contract are based upon observable market data, but are not quoted market prices, and therefore, the forward currency forward contract is considered a Level 2 liability on the fair value hierarchy.

 

Our investment in Kemrock 5.5% convertible bonds includes the fair value of the conversion option feature as of the balance sheet date, and is classified in other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheet at May 31, 2012. During the first half of fiscal 2013, we recognized a loss of approximately $9.0 million, resulting from the decline in the fair value of the conversion option feature associated with the bond, driven primarily from the decline in the market value of Kemrock common stock, from 531.0 rupees per share at May 31, 2012 to 56.70 rupees per share at November 30, 2012. The majority of the decline in the market value of Kemrock shares began to occur during the month of August 2012. The write off of the conversion option balance is reflected in other expense (income) in the Consolidated Statements of Income. At May 31, 2013, we determined that the remaining value of our investment in Kemrock convertible bonds was other-than-temporarily impaired, and therefore wrote off the remaining balance of approximately $13.7 million.

 

The contingent consideration represents the estimated fair value of the additional variable cash consideration payable in connection with our acquisitions of Kirker Enterprises and Synta that is contingent upon the achievement of certain performance milestones. We estimated the fair value using expected future cash flows over the period in which the obligation is expected to be settled, and applied a discount rate that appropriately captures a market participant’s view of the risk associated with the obligation.

 

 

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The carrying value of our current financial instruments, which include cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term debt approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of these financial instruments. At May 31, 2013 and May 31, 2012, the fair value of our long-term debt was estimated using active market quotes, based on our current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs. Based on the analysis performed, the fair value and the carrying value of our financial instruments and long-term debt as of May 31, 2013 and May 31, 2012 are as follows:

 

       At May 31, 2013  

(In thousands)

   Carrying Value      Fair Value  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 343,554       $ 343,554   

Marketable equity securities

     90,292         90,292   

Marketable debt securities

     22,801         22,801   

Long-term debt, including current portion

     1,373,697         1,501,850   
       At May 31, 2012  

(In thousands)

   Carrying Value      Fair Value  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 315,968       $ 315,968   

Marketable equity securities

     83,562         83,562   

Marketable debt securities

     36,567         36,567   

Long-term debt, including current portion

     1,115,536         1,232,180   
 

 

NOTE F — BORROWINGS

 

A description of long-term debt follows:

 

May 31,

   2013      2012  
(In thousands)              

Unsecured 6.25% senior notes due December 15, 2013

   $ 200,000       $ 200,000   

Unsecured 6.70% senior notes due November 1, 2015 (1)

     150,000         150,000   

Unsecured 6.50% senior notes due February 14, 2018 (2)

     248,259         247,890   

Unsecured 6.125% senior note due October 15, 2019 (3)

     459,457         460,688   

Unsecured 3.45% senior notes due November 15, 2022

     300,000      

Revolving credit agreement for $600,000 with a syndicate of banks, through June 29, 2017 (4)

     7,701         48,797   

Other obligations, including capital leases and unsecured notes payable at various rates of interest due in installments through 2017.

     8,280         8,161   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,373,697         1,115,536   

Less: current portion

     4,521         2,584   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Debt, Less Current Maturities

   $ 1,369,176       $ 1,112,952   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) We entered into a cross-currency swap, which fixed the interest and principal payments in euros, resulting in an effective fixed-rate borrowing of 5.31%.
(2) The $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of the notes due 2018 is adjusted for the amortization of the original issue discount, which approximated $1.7 million and $2.1 million at May 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The original issue discount effectively reduced the ultimate proceeds from the financing. The effective interest rate on the notes, including the amortization of the discount, is 6.704% for both years presented.
(3) Includes the combination of the October 2009 initial issuance of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount and the May 2011 issuance of an additional $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of these notes. The $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of the notes due 2019 from the initial issuance is adjusted for the amortization of the original issue discount, which approximated $0.2 million at May 31, 2013 and 2012. The original issue discount effectively reduced the ultimate proceeds from the October 2009 financing. The effective interest rate on the notes issued in October 2009, including the amortization of the discount, is 6.139%. The additional $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of the notes due 2019 issued in May 2011 is adjusted for the unamortized premium received at issuance, which approximated $9.7 million and $11.0 million at May 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The premium effectively increased the proceeds from the financing. The effective interest rate on the $150.0 million notes issued in May 2011 is 4.934%.
(4) Interest was tied to AUD LIBOR at May 31, 2013, and averaged 4.16% for AUD denominated debt. Interest was tied to euro LIBOR and prime rate at May 31, 2012, and averaged 1.99% and 5.65%, respectively, for euro denominated debt.

 

The aggregate maturities of long-term debt for the five years subsequent to May 31, 2013 are as follows: 2014 — $204.5 million; 2015 — $1.3 million; 2016 — $150.9 million; 2017 — $0.5 million; 2018 — $256.2 million and thereafter $760.4 million. Additionally, at May 31, 2013, we had unused lines of credit totaling $742.3 million.

 

Our available liquidity, including our cash and cash equivalents and amounts available under our committed credit facilities, stood at $1.1 billion at May 31, 2013. Our debt-to-capital ratio was 53.4% at May 31, 2013, compared with 48.5% at May 31, 2012.

 

6.25% Notes due 2013

 

On December 15, 2013, our $200 million 6.25% senior notes will mature. It is our intent to refinance this debt with funds available from our 5-year $600 million revolving credit agreement, which has a maturity date of June 29, 2017. As a result, the senior notes are classified as long-term debt at May 31, 2013. As of May 31, 2013, the available credit on our revolving credit agreement was $592 million.

3.45% Notes due 2022

 

On October 23, 2012, we sold $300 million aggregated principal amount of 3.45% Notes due 2022 (the “New Notes”). The net proceeds of $297.7 million from the offering of the New Notes were used to repay short-term borrowings outstanding under our $600 million revolving credit facility.

 

6.125% Notes due 2019

 

On October 9, 2009, we sold $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Notes due 2019 (the “Notes”). The net proceeds from the offering of the Notes were used to repay $163.7 million in principal amount of our unsecured notes due October 15, 2009, and approximately $120.0 million in principal amount of short-term borrowings outstanding under our accounts receivable securitization program. The balance of the net proceeds was used for general corporate purposes.

 

 

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On May 27, 2011 we issued and sold an additional $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The offering was priced at 108.09% of the $150.0 million principal amount of Notes, together with accrued interest up to, but excluding the closing date, and at that price the Notes have a yield to maturity of 4.934%. The net proceeds of $162.1 million were used for general corporate purposes, including working capital and potential acquisitions of complementary businesses or other assets.

 

Revolving Credit Agreement

 

On June 29, 2012, we entered into an unsecured syndicated revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with a group of banks. The Credit Facility expires on June 29, 2017 and provides for a five-year $600.0 million revolving credit facility, which includes sublimits for the issuance of $50.0 million in swingline loans, which are comparatively short-term loans used for working capital purposes, and letters of credit. The aggregate maximum principal amount of the commitments under the Credit Facility may be expanded upon our request, subject to certain conditions, to $800.0 million. The Credit Facility is available to refinance existing indebtedness, to finance working capital and capital expenditure needs, and for general corporate purposes.

 

The Credit Facility requires us to comply with various customary affirmative and negative covenants, including a leverage covenant and interest coverage ratio. Under the terms of the leverage covenant, we may not permit our consolidated indebtedness as of any fiscal quarter end to exceed 60% of the sum of such indebtedness and our consolidated shareholders’ equity on such date. The minimum required consolidated interest coverage ratio for EBITDA to interest expense is 3.50 to 1. The interest coverage ratio is calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter for the four fiscal quarters then ended.

 

As of May 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all covenants contained in our Credit Facility, including the leverage and interest coverage ratio covenants. At that date, our leverage ratio was 53.5%, while our interest coverage ratio was 5.37 to 1.

 

Our access to funds under our Credit Facility is dependent on the ability of the financial institutions that are parties to the Credit Facility to meet their funding commitments. Those financial institutions may not be able to meet their funding commitments if they experience shortages of capital and liquidity or if they experience excessive volumes of borrowing requests within a short period of time. Moreover, the obligations of the financial institutions under our Credit Facility are several and not joint and, as a result, a funding default by one or more institutions does not need to be made up by the others.

 

Accounts Receivable Securitization Program

 

On May 31, 2011, we entered into Amendment No. 5 to our Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated April 7, 2009. Amendment No. 5 extends the term of our accounts receivable securitization program (the “AR Program”) to May 30, 2014, subject to possible earlier termination upon the occurrence of certain events. Pricing continues to be based on the Alternate Base Rate, a LIBOR market index rate or LIBOR for a specified tranche period plus a margin of 1.0%. This margin will increase to 1.25% if we do not maintain our public debt rating of at least BB+/Ba1/BB+ from any two of Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s or Fitch. In addition, a monthly unused fee is payable to the purchasers. Amendment No. 5 also modified or eliminated certain of the financial covenants under the AR Program. Under the terms of the amended AR Program, we may not permit our consolidated indebtedness calculated on the last day of each fiscal quarter to exceed 60% of the sum of such indebtedness and our consolidated shareholders’ equity on such date. The interest coverage ratio covenant continues to require that we not permit the ratio, calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter

for the four fiscal quarters then ended, of EBITDA to interest expense for such period to be less than 3.5 to 1. Finally, the fixed charge coverage ratio covenant under the pre-amended AR Program has been deleted. The financial tests that remain in the AR Program are substantially identical to the financial covenants contained in our Credit Facility. There were no outstanding borrowings under this facility as of May 31, 2013.

 

Our failure to comply with the covenants described above and other covenants contained in the Credit Facility could result in an event of default under that agreement, entitling the lenders to, among other things, declare the entire amount outstanding under the Credit Facility to be due and payable. The instruments governing our other outstanding indebtedness generally include cross-default provisions that provide that under certain circumstances, an event of default that results in acceleration of our indebtedness under the Credit Facility will entitle the holders of such other indebtedness to declare amounts outstanding immediately due and payable.

 

We are exposed to market risk associated with interest rates. We do not use financial derivative instruments for trading purposes, nor do we engage in foreign currency, commodity or interest rate speculation. Concurrent with the issuance of our 6.7% Senior Unsecured Notes, RPM United Kingdom G.P. entered into a cross currency swap, which fixed the interest and principal payments in euros for the life of the 6.7% Senior Unsecured Notes and resulted in an effective euro fixed rate borrowing of 5.31%.

 

NOTE G — INCOME TAXES

 

The provision for income taxes is calculated in accordance with ASC 740, which requires the recognition of deferred income taxes using the liability method.

 

Income (loss) before income taxes as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Income is summarized below for the periods indicated. Certain foreign operations are branches of RPM International Inc.’s subsidiaries and are therefore subject to income taxes in both the United States and the respective foreign jurisdictions. Accordingly, the provision (benefit) for income taxes by jurisdiction and the income (loss) before income taxes by jurisdiction may not be directly related.

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013      2012      2011  
(In thousands)                     

United States

   $ 5,104       $ 187,687       $ 217,427   

Foreign

     171,787         140,602         77,626   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income Before Income Taxes

   $ 176,891       $ 328,289       $ 295,053   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following for the periods indicated:

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013     2012     2011  
(In thousands)                   

Current:

    

U.S. Federal

   $ 56,590      $ 45,547      $ 37,871   

State and local

     6,694        6,836        4,764   

Foreign

     44,747        49,231        41,542   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current

     108,031        101,614        84,177   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred:

      

U.S. Federal

     (31,987     (787     8,186   

State and local

     (3,649     (572     2,200   

Foreign

     (5,355     (5,729     (2,678
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Deferred

     (40,991     (7,088     7,708   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision for Income Taxes

   $ 67,040      $ 94,526      $ 91,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

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The significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of May 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

 

(In thousands)

   2013     2012  

Deferred income tax assets related to:

    

Inventories

   $ 6,795      $ 5,810   

Allowance for losses

     7,584        8,935   

Accrued compensation and benefits

     113,394        113,934   

Accrued other expenses

     16,322        6,525   

Other long-term liabilities

     29,954        25,280   

Net operating loss and credit carryforwards

     70,208        76,740   

Net unrealized loss on securities

     21,727        1,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Deferred Income Tax Assets

     265,984        238,702   

Less: valuation allowances

     (89,909     (75,167
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Deferred Income Tax Assets

     176,075        163,535   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income tax (liabilities) related to:

    

Depreciation

     (48,491     (47,872

Pension and other postretirement benefits

     (12,204     (15,824

Amortization of intangibles

     (125,042     (109,206
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Deferred Income Tax (Liabilities)

     (185,737     (172,902
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred Income Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net

   $ (9,662   $ (9,367
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

At May 31, 2013, we had U.S. federal foreign tax credit carryforwards of approximately $14.5 million, which expire starting in 2014. Additionally at May 31, 2013 we had approximately $6.2 million of state net operating loss carryforwards that expire at various dates beginning in 2014 and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $178.7 million, of which approximately $30.1 million will expire at various dates beginning in 2014 and approximately $148.6 million that have an indefinite carryforward period. Also, as of May 31, 2013, we had foreign capital loss carryforwards of approximately $18.5 million that can be carried forward indefinitely. These net operating loss, capital loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards may be used to offset a portion of future taxable income and, thereby, reduce or eliminate our U.S. federal, state or foreign income taxes otherwise payable.

 

When evaluating the realizability of deferred income tax assets, we consider, among other items, whether a jurisdiction has experienced cumulative pretax losses and whether a jurisdiction will generate the appropriate character of income to recognize a deferred income tax asset. More specifically, if a jurisdiction experiences cumulative pretax losses for a period of three years, including the current fiscal year, or if a jurisdiction does not have sufficient income of the appropriate character in the relevant carryback or projected carryforward periods, we typically conclude that it is more likely than not that the respective deferred tax asset will not be realized unless factors such as expected operational changes, availability of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, reversal of taxable temporary differences or other information exists that would lead us to conclude otherwise. If, after we have evaluated these factors, the deferred income tax assets are not expected to be realized within the carryforward or carryback periods allowed for that

jurisdiction, we would conclude that a valuation allowance is required. To the extent that the deferred income tax asset is expected to be utilized within the carryback or carryforward periods, we would conclude that a valuation allowance would not be required.

 

In applying the above, we determined, based on the available evidence, that it is uncertain whether future taxable income of certain of our foreign subsidiaries, future taxable income of the appropriate character and anticipated foreign source income, will be significant enough to recognize corresponding deferred tax assets. As a result, we recorded net incremental valuation allowances of approximately $14.7 million in fiscal 2013. The change in valuation allowances is principally due to an increase of approximately $21.8 million associated with unrealized losses on Kemrock securities, partially offset by reductions in foreign tax credit carryforwards of approximately $7.2 million.

 

Total valuation allowances of approximately $89.9 million and $75.2 million have been recorded as of May 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The recorded valuation allowances relate to U.S. federal foreign tax credit carryforwards, foreign capital loss carryforwards, certain foreign net operating losses, net foreign deferred tax assets and unrealized losses on securities. A portion of the valuation allowance is associated with deferred tax assets recorded in acquisition accounting. In accordance with ASC 805, any reversal of a valuation allowance that was recorded in acquisition accounting reduces income tax expense.

 

The following table reconciles income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate against income (loss) before income taxes to the provision (benefit) for income taxes:

 

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013     2012     2011  
(In thousands)                   

Income tax expense (benefit) at the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate

   $ 61,912      $ 114,901      $ 103,141   

Impact of foreign operations

     (11,552     (32,192     (39,932

State and local income taxes net of federal income tax benefit

     1,979        4,073        4,527   

Tax benefits from the domestic manufacturing deduction

     (4,489     (3,744     (2,750

Nondeductible fines and penalties

     4,802        —          —     

Nondeductible business expense

     1,269        1,304        1,404   

Valuation allowance

     14,729        9,353        24,994   

Other

     (1,610     831        501   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision (Benefit) for Income Tax Expense

   $ 67,040      $ 94,526      $ 91,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective Income Tax Rate

     37.9     28.8     31.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Uncertain income tax positions are accounted for in accordance with ASC 740. The following table summarizes the activity related to unrecognized tax benefits:

 

(In millions)

   2013     2012     2011  

Balance at June 1

   $ 3.3      $ 6.4      $ 2.7   

Additions based on tax positions related to current year

     —          —          0.3   

Additions for tax positions of prior years

     6.0        0.5        3.9   

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

     (0.9     (0.4     (0.5

Settlements

     —          (3.2     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at May 31

   $ 8.4      $ 3.3      $ 6.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized, was $7.5 million at May 31, 2013, $2.4 million at May 31, 2012 and $5.1 million at May 31, 2011. We do not anticipate any significant changes to the above total unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.

 

We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. At May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the accrual for interest and penalties was $5.2 million, $1.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively. Unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, have been classified as other long-term liabilities unless expected to be paid in one year.

 

We, or our subsidiaries, file income tax returns in the U.S. and in various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. As of May 31, 2013 we are subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for the fiscal years 2012 and 2013. In addition, with limited exceptions, we, or our subsidiaries, are generally subject to state and local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for the fiscal years 2006 through 2013.

 

During fiscal 2013 we settled the U.S. federal income tax examination for fiscal years 2009 and 2010. A net refund position exists as a result of settling these examinations. The underlying Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) adjustments related to, amongst other items, the deductibility of certain of our expenditures, exclusion of selective items of miscellaneous income and our research tax credit positions. The settlements did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

 

In addition to settling the above examinations, in May 2013 we informally agreed to a settlement with the IRS with respect to their examination of our fiscal 2011 tax return. The underlying adjustments were similar to those noted above for fiscal years 2009 and 2010.

 

We are currently under examination, or have been notified of an upcoming tax examination for various non-U.S. and domestic state and local jurisdictions. Although it is possible that certain tax examinations could be resolved during the next 12 months, the timing and outcomes are uncertain.

 

We include SPHC and its domestic subsidiaries (collectively, the “SPHC Group”) in our consolidated federal income tax return. We entered into a tax-cooperation agreement (the “Agreement”) with the SPHC Group, effective from June 1, 2010. Generally, the Agreement provides, amongst other items, that the federal income taxes of the SPHC Group are to be computed on a stand-alone separate return basis. The current portion of such income tax payable, if any, is due from the SPHC Group to us. Conversely, subject to the terms of the Agreement, income tax benefits associated with net operating loss or tax credit carryovers generated by the SPHC Group, if any, for the taxable year that benefits our consolidated income tax return for that taxable year are payable by us to the SPHC Group. Additionally, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a similar approach is applied to consolidated, combined or unitary state tax returns.

NOTE H — COMMON STOCK

 

On April 21, 2009, our board of directors adopted a new Stockholder Rights Plan to replace the rights plan that was originally adopted in 1999 and expired in May 2009. The new plan is substantively similar to its predecessor. Under the new plan, our board declared a dividend distribution of one right for each outstanding share of our common stock, payable May 11, 2009. The rights initially trade together with shares of our common stock and will not be exercisable. The rights generally will become exercisable and allow the holder to acquire shares of our common stock at a discounted price if a person or group acquires 15% or more of our outstanding shares. Rights held by persons who exceed the applicable threshold will be void. Under certain circumstances, the rights will entitle the holder to buy shares in an acquiring entity at a discounted price. Our board may, at its option, redeem all rights for $0.001 per right, generally at any time prior to the rights becoming exercisable. The rights will expire May 11, 2019, unless earlier redeemed, exchanged or amended by the board. The new plan specifically provides that our board will review the status of the new plan before its fifth anniversary to determine if any such action should be taken.

 

On January 8, 2008, we announced our authorization of a stock repurchase program under which we may repurchase shares of our common stock at our discretion for general corporate purposes. Our intention with regard to this program is to limit our repurchases only to amounts required to offset dilution created by stock issued in connection with our equity-based compensation plans, or approximately one to two million shares per year. As a result of this authorization, we may repurchase shares from time to time in the open market or in private transactions at various times and in amounts and for prices that we deem appropriate, subject to insider trading rules and other securities law restrictions. The timing of our purchases has depended upon, and will continue to depend upon, prevailing market conditions, alternative uses of capital and other factors. We may limit or terminate the repurchase program at any time. During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under this program. During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012, we repurchased 164,773 shares of our common stock at a cost of approximately $3.0 million, or an average cost of $18.25 per share, under this program. During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, we repurchased approximately 1.0 million shares of our common stock at a cost of approximately $17.9 million, or an average cost of $17.33 per share, under this program.

 

NOTE I — STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

Stock-based compensation represents the cost related to stock-based awards granted to our employees and directors; these awards include restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock options and SARs. We grant stock-based incentive awards to our employees and/or our directors under various share-based compensation plans. Plans that provide for stock option grants or share-based payment awards include the 1996 Key Employees Stock Option Plan (the “1996 Plan”) and the Amended and Restated 2004 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”), which includes provisions for grants of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance stock, performance stock units and SARs. Other plans, which provide for restricted stock grants only, include the 2003 Restricted Stock Plan for Directors (the “2003 Plan”) and the 2007 Restricted Stock Plan (the “2007 Plan”).

 

 

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We measure stock-based compensation cost at the date of grant, based on the estimated fair value of the award. We recognize the cost as expense on a straight-line basis (net of estimated forfeitures) over the related vesting period.

 

The following table represents total stock-based compensation expense included in our Consolidated Statements of Income:

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013     2012     2011  
(In thousands)                   

Selling, general and administrative expense

   $ 17,145      $ 13,904      $ 12,282   

Income tax expense (benefit)

     (5,627     (4,921     (4,337
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stock-based compensation cost

   $ 11,518      $ 8,983      $ 7,945   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Stock Option Plans

 

Stock options are awards that allow our employees to purchase shares of our common stock at a fixed price. We grant stock options at an exercise price equal to the stock price on the date of the grant. The fair value of SARs granted is estimated as of the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected life of options granted is derived from the input of the option-pricing model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Expected volatility rates are based on historical volatility of shares of our common stock.

The following is a summary of our weighted-average assumptions related to grants made during the last three fiscal years:

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013     2012     2011  

Risk-free interest rate

     1.1     2.5     2.1

Expected life of option

     7.5  yrs      7.5  yrs      7.5  yrs 

Expected dividend yield

     3.3     3.8     4.1

Expected volatility rate

     28.2     29.5     29.6

 

Compensation cost for awards under the 1996 Plan is recognized on a straight-line basis over the related vesting period. Shares of common stock under option are not eligible for dividend payments until the shares are exercised.

 

The Omnibus Plan was approved by our stockholders on October 8, 2004, and is intended to be the primary stock-based award program for covered employees. A wide variety of stock and stock-based awards, as well as dollar-denominated performance-based awards, may be granted under the Omnibus Plan. SARs are issued at fair value at the date of grant, have up to ten-year terms and have graded-vesting terms over four years. Compensation cost for these awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the related vesting period. Currently all SARs outstanding are to be settled with stock. As of May 31, 2013, there were 3,200,250 SARs outstanding and 302,238 stock options outstanding.

 

The following table summarizes option and share-based payment activity (including SARs) under these plans during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013:

 

 

       2013  

Share-Based Payments

   Weighted Average
Exercise Price
     Number of Shares
Under Option
 
(Shares in thousands)              

Balance at June 1

   $ 19.16         3,771   

Options granted

     25.87         550   

Options canceled/expired

     14.08         (1

Options exercised

     17.80         (818
     

 

 

 

Balance at May 31

     20.54         3,502   
     

 

 

 

Exercisable at May 31

   $ 18.99         2,057   

 

Stock Option Plans

   2013      2012      2011  
(In millions, except per share amounts)                     

Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share

   $ 4.96       $ 4.69       $ 3.97   

Intrinsic value of options exercised

   $ 9.8       $ 7.0       $ 7.7   

Tax benefit from options exercised

   $ 3.5       $ 1.4       $ 1.2   

Fair value of SARS vested

   $ 1.9       $ 2.0       $ 2.2   

 

At May 31, 2013, the aggregate intrinsic value and weighted-average remaining contractual life of options outstanding was $44.1 million and 5.9 years respectively, while the aggregate intrinsic value and weighted-average remaining contractual life of options exercisable was $29.1 million and 4.5 years, respectively.

 

At May 31, 2013, the total unamortized stock-based compensation expense related to SARs that were previously granted was $4.4 million, which is expected to be recognized over 3.25 years. We anticipate that approximately 1.4 million shares at a weighted-average exercise price of $22.73 and a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 7.8 years will ultimately vest under these plans.

Restricted Stock Plans

 

We also grant stock-based awards, which may be made in the form of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance stock and performance stock units. These awards are granted to eligible employees or directors, and entitle the holder to shares of our common stock as the award vests. The fair value of the awards is determined and fixed based on the stock price at the date of grant. A description of our restricted stock plans follows.

 

Under the Omnibus Plan, a total of 12,000,000 shares of our common stock may be subject to awards. Of the 12,000,000 shares of common stock issuable under the Omnibus Plan, up to 6,000,000 shares may be subject to “full-value” awards such as restricted stock, restricted stock unit, performance stock and performance stock unit awards.

 

 

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The following table summarizes the share-based performance-earned restricted stock (“PERS”) activity during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013:

 

(Shares in thousands)    Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
     2013  

Balance at June 1

   $ 20.18         1,070   

Shares granted

     26.22         495   

Shares forfeited

     20.62         (19

Shares vested

     18.98         (92
     

 

 

 

Balance at May 31

   $ 22.31         1,454   
     

 

 

 

 

The weighted-average grant-date fair value was $26.22, $21.49 and $19.31 for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The restricted stock cliff vests after three years. Nonvested restricted shares of common stock under the Omnibus Plan are eligible for dividend payments. At May 31, 2013, unamortized deferred compensation expense of $13.2 million remained and is being amortized over the applicable vesting period for each participant.

 

On October 7, 2010, our Compensation Committee approved contingent awards of PCRS, (the “2011 PCRS”), for certain executives. During October 2010, 680,000 shares were granted at a weighted-average grant-date price of $20.73. Additional grants were made in July 2011, June 2012 and July 2012, totaling 115,000 shares, 10,000 shares and 50,000 shares, respectively, and were granted at a weighted-average grant-date price of $22.16, $25.76 and $25.87, respectively. The awards are contingent upon the level of attainment of performance goals for the three-year and five-year periods from June 1, 2010 ending May 31, 2013, and from June 1, 2010 ending May 31, 2015, respectively. At May 31, 2013, we expect that up to 394,521 shares of stock may ultimately vest in relation to these awards. Compensation cost for these awards will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the related performance period, with consideration given to the probability of attaining the performance goals. As of May 31, 2013, there were 855,000 2011 PCRS shares outstanding and $4.1 million in total unamortized stock-based compensation expense. At May 31, 2013, approximately 392,500 shares have been earned, but not vested.

 

The 2003 Plan was approved on October 10, 2003 by our stockholders, and was established primarily for the purpose of recruiting and retaining directors, and to align the interests of directors with the interests of our stockholders. Only directors who are not our employees are eligible to participate. Under the 2003 Plan, up to 500,000 shares of our common stock may be awarded, with awards cliff vesting over a three-year period. The following table summarizes the share-based activity under the 2003 Plan during fiscal 2013:

 

(Shares in thousands)    Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
     2013  

Balance at June 1

   $ 20.23         115   

Shares granted to Directors

     26.63         35   

Shares vested

     19.31         (37
     

 

 

 

Balance at May 31

   $ 22.50         113   
     

 

 

 

 

The weighted-average grant-date fair value was $26.63, $20.60 and $20.73 for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Unamortized deferred compensation expense relating to restricted stock grants for directors of $1.2 million at May 31, 2013, is being amortized over the applicable remaining vesting period for each director. Nonvested restricted shares of common stock under the 2003 Plan are eligible for dividend payments. As of May 31, 2013, there were 192,750 shares available for future grant.

Under the 2007 Plan, up to 1,000,000 shares may be awarded to certain employees, generally subject to forfeiture. The shares vest upon the latter of attainment of age 55 and the fifth anniversary of the May 31st immediately preceding the date of the grant. In addition, we also grant restricted stock units to certain employees under this plan. The following table sets forth awards and restricted stock units issued under the 2007 Plan for the years ended May 31, 2013:

 

(Shares in thousands)    Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
     2013  

Balance at June 1

   $ 17.12         778   

Shares granted

     25.87         89   

Shares forfeited

     17.86         (9

Shares vested

     19.38         (43
     

 

 

 

Balance at May 31

   $ 17.94         815   
     

 

 

 

 

The weighted-average grant-date fair value was $25.87, $22.16 and $17.88 for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. As of May 31, 2013, 234,707 shares were available for future issuance under the 2007 Plan. At May 31, 2013, unamortized stock-based compensation expense of $4.9 million, $0.1 million and $1.1 million relating to the 2007 Plan, the 1997 Plan and the Restricted Stock Units, respectively, which are being amortized over the applicable vesting period associated with each participant.

 

The following table summarizes the activity for all nonvested restricted shares during the year ended May 31, 2013:

 

(Shares in thousands)    Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
     Number of
Shares
 

Balance at June 1

   $ 19.53         2,758   

Granted

     26.16         678   

Vested

     19.15         (171

Forfeited

     19.72         (29
     

 

 

 

Balance at May 31

   $ 20.94         3,236   
     

 

 

 

 

The remaining weighted-average contractual term of nonvested restricted shares at May 31, 2013 is the same as the period over which the remaining cost of the awards will be recognized, which is approximately 3.2 years. The fair value of the nonvested restricted share awards have been calculated using the market value of the shares on the date of issuance. For the years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the weighted-average grant-date fair value for restricted share grants was $26.16, $21.62 and $19.97, respectively. The total fair value of shares that vested during the years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $3.3 million, $7.0 million and $10.8 million, respectively. We anticipate that approximately 2.5 million shares at a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $20.94 and a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 3.2 years will ultimately vest, based upon the unique terms and participants of each plan. Approximately 45,194 shares of restricted stock were vested at June 1, 2012, with 56,291 restricted shares vested as of May 31, 2013. The total intrinsic value of restricted shares converted during the years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $1.3 million, $3.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

 

Total unrecognized compensation cost related to all nonvested awards of restricted shares of common stock was $24.6 million as of May 31, 2013. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.2 years. We did not receive any cash from employees as a result of employee vesting and release of restricted shares for the year ended May 31, 2013.

 

 

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NOTE J — ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consists of the following components:

 

(In thousands)

   Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
    Pension
And Other
Postretirement
Benefit Liability
Adjustments,
Net of Tax
    Unrealized
Gain

(Loss) On
Derivatives,
Net of Tax
    Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
On
Securities,
Net of Tax
    Total  

Balance at June 1, 2010

   $ (16,462   $ (103,265   $ 1,059      $ 10,877      $ (107,791

Reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income, net of tax of $2,791

           (5,676     (5,676

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     97,808        10,163        6,131        13,554        127,656   

Deferred taxes

       (3,603     (1,923     (2,590     (8,116
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at May 31, 2011

     81,346        (96,705     5,267        16,165        6,073   

Reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income, net of tax benefit of $844

           1,043        1,043   

Other comprehensive income

     (89,863     (119,189     (5,512     (21,010     (235,574

Deferred taxes

       41,720        1,445        7,400        50,565   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at May 31, 2012

     (8,517     (174,174     1,200        3,598        (177,893

Reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income, net of tax benefit of $633

           (1,953     (1,953

Other comprehensive income

     (15,911     48,100        14        7,860        40,063   

Deferred taxes

       (17,481     (18     (1,971     (19,470
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at May 31, 2013

   $ (24,428   $ (143,555   $ 1,196      $ 7,534      $ (159,253
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

NOTE K — EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of basic and diluted earnings per share, as calculated using the two-class method, for the years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013     2012     2011  
(In thousands, except per share amounts)                   

Numerator for earnings per share:

      

Net income attributable to RPM International Inc. stockholders

   $ 98,603      $ 215,936      $ 189,058   

Less: Allocation of earnings and dividends to participating securities

     (1,999     (4,024     (3,067
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders—basic

     96,604        211,912        185,991   

Add: Undistributed earnings reallocated to unvested shareholders

     (3     9        7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders—diluted

   $ 96,601      $ 211,921      $ 185,998   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share:

      

Basic weighted average common shares

     128,956        128,130        127,403   

Average diluted options

     845        587        663   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shares for diluted earnings per share

     129,801        128,717        128,066   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share of Common Stock Attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders:

      

Basic Earnings Per Share of Common Stock

   $ 0.75      $ 1.65      $ 1.46   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings Per Share of Common Stock

   $ 0.74      $ 1.65      $ 1.45   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

For the years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, approximately 3,095,000, 2,625,000 and 2,157,000 shares of stock, respectively, granted under stock-based compensation plans were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS, as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

NOTE L — LEASES

 

We lease certain property, plant and equipment under long-term operating lease agreements, some of which provide for increased rental payments based upon increases in the cost-of-living index. The following table illustrates our future minimum lease commitments under all non-cancelable lease agreements, for each of the next five years and in the aggregate, as of May 31, 2013:

May 31,

      
(In thousands)       

2014

   $ 44,021   

2015

     35,870   

2016

     27,198   

2017

     19,428   

2018

     15,282   

Thereafter

     51,834   
  

 

 

 

Total Minimum Lease Commitments

   $ 193,633   
  

 

 

 

 

Total rental expense for all operating leases amounted to $46.5 million, $40.6 million and $41.4 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

 

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NOTE M — PENSION PLANS

 

We sponsor several pension plans for our employees, including our principal plan (the “Retirement Plan”), which is a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all domestic non-union employees. Pension benefits are provided for certain domestic union employees through separate plans. Employees of our foreign subsidiaries receive pension coverage, to the extent deemed appropriate, through plans that are governed by local statutory requirements.

The Retirement Plan provides benefits that are based upon years of service and average compensation with accrued benefits vesting after five years. Benefits for union employees are generally based upon years of service, or a combination of years of service and average compensation. Our pension funding policy is to contribute an amount on an annual basis that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes, using a different actuarial cost method and different assumptions from those used for financial reporting. For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014, we expect to contribute approximately $27.4 million to the retirement plans in the U.S. and approximately $7.4 million to our foreign plans.

 

 

Net periodic pension cost consisted of the following for the year ended May 31:

 

       U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   2013     2012     2011     2013     2012     2011  

Service cost

   $ 25,950      $ 19,906      $ 16,957      $ 4,337      $ 3,731      $ 3,535   

Interest cost

     16,240        15,307        13,738        7,246        8,076        7,622   

Expected return on plan assets

     (17,431     (17,416     (12,558     (7,715     (7,867     (7,057

Amortization of:

            

Prior service cost

     348        352        358        7        10        12   

Net actuarial losses recognized

     16,888        8,510        7,919        2,771        2,169        2,472   

Curtailment/settlement (gains) losses

     72        —          83        234        —          (26
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Pension Cost

   $ 42,067      $ 26,659      $ 26,497      $ 6,880      $ 6,119      $ 6,558   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The changes in benefit obligations and plan assets, as well as the funded status of our pension plans at May 31, 2013 and 2012, were as follows:

 

       U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   2013     2012     2013     2012  

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

   $ 385,013      $ 288,532      $ 175,338      $ 161,632   

Service cost

     25,950        19,906        4,337        3,731   

Interest cost

     16,240        15,307        7,246        8,076   

Benefits paid

     (16,503     (13,467     (8,761     (6,337

Participant contributions

         929        1,035   

Acquisitions

           880   

Actuarial (gains)/losses

     (8,014     74,735        9,820        20,563   

Settlements/Curtailments

         (3,874  

Premiums paid

         (127     (161

Currency exchange rate changes

         1,085        (14,081
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefit Obligation at End of Year

   $ 402,686      $ 385,013      $ 185,993      $ 175,338   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

   $ 198,208      $ 212,215      $ 137,318      $ 141,639   

Actual return on plan assets

     35,708        (14,309     15,859        3,987   

Employer contributions

     24,547        13,769        9,422        8,363   

Participant contributions

         929        1,035   

Benefits paid

     (16,503     (13,467     (8,761     (6,337

Premiums paid

         (127     (161

Currency exchange rate changes

         416        (11,208
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year

   $ 241,960      $ 198,208      $ 155,056      $ 137,318   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Deficit) of plan assets versus benefit obligations at end of year

   $ (160,726   $ (186,805   $ (30,937   $ (38,020
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Amount Recognized

   $ (160,726   $ (186,805   $ (30,937   $ (38,020
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Benefit Obligation

   $ 340,742      $ 324,247      $ 173,586      $ 156,663   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The fair value of the assets held by our pension plans has increased at May 31, 2013 since our previous measurement date at May 31, 2012, due primarily to the combination of gains in the stock market and plan contributions. At the same time, plan liabilities have increased slightly due to plan experience and a slight increase in interest rates. As such, we have decreased our recorded liability for the net underfunded status of our pension plans. Due to contributions and slightly higher interest rates, we expect pension expense in fiscal 2014 to be slightly below our fiscal 2013 expense level. Any future declines in the value of our pension plan assets or increases in our plan liabilities could require us to further increase our recorded liability for the net underfunded status of our pension plans and could also require accelerated and higher cash contributions to our pension plans.

 

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Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for the years ended May 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

 

       U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   2013     2012     2013     2012  

Noncurrent assets

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 42   

Current liabilities

     (43     (43     (436     (492

Noncurrent liabilities

     (160,683     (186,762     (30,501     (37,570
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Amount Recognized

   $ (160,726   $ (186,805   $ (30,937   $ (38,020
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The following table summarizes the relationship between our plans’ benefit obligations and assets:

 

       U.S. Plans  
       2013      2012  

(In thousands)

   Benefit
Obligation
     Plan Assets      Benefit
Obligation
     Plan Assets  

Plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets

   $ 402,686       $ 241,960       $ 385,013       $ 198,208   

Plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets

     340,742         241,960         324,247         198,208   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

       Non-U.S. Plans  
       2013      2012  

(In thousands)

   Benefit
Obligation
     Plan Assets      Benefit
Obligation
     Plan Assets  

Plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets

   $ 185,993       $ 155,056       $ 174,358       $ 136,296   

Plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets

     94,423         70,642         83,465         62,902   

Plans with assets in excess of projected benefit obligations

           980         1,022   

Plans with assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligations

     79,163         84,414         73,198         74,416   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The following table presents the pretax net actuarial loss, prior service (costs) and transition assets/(obligations) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) not affecting retained earnings:

 

       U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   2013     2012     2013     2012  

Net actuarial loss

   $ (161,835   $ (205,086   $ (57,882   $ (62,750

Prior service (costs)

     (1,331     (1,679     (51     (93
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income not affecting retained earnings

   $ (163,166   $ (206,765   $ (57,933   $ (62,843
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The following table includes the changes recognized in other comprehensive income:

 

       U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   2013     2012     2013     2012  

Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:

        

Prior service cost

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

Net loss (gain) arising during the year

     (26,291     106,459        (2,197     24,441   

Effect of exchange rates on amounts included in AOCI

         300        (3,852

Amounts recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost:

        

Amortization or curtailment recognition of prior service credit (cost)

     (348     (352     (48     (10

Amortization or settlement recognition of net gain (loss)

     (16,960     (8,510     (2,966     (2,169
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)

   $ (43,599   $ 97,597      $ (4,911   $ 18,410   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following table presents the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of May 31, 2013 that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension cost, but will be recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Income during the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014:

 

(In thousands)

   U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

Net actuarial loss

   $ (11,799   $ (2,493

Prior service (costs)

   $ (334   $ (3

 

In measuring the projected benefit obligation and net periodic pension cost for our plans, we utilize actuarial valuations. These valuations include specific information pertaining to individual plan participants, such as salary, age and years of service, along with certain assumptions. The most significant assumptions applied include discount rates, expected return on plan assets and rate of compensation increases. We evaluate these assumptions, at a minimum, on an annual basis, and make required changes, as applicable. In developing our expected

long-term rate of return on pension plan assets, we consider the current and expected target asset allocations of the pension portfolio, as well as historical returns and future expectations for returns on various categories of plan assets. Expected return on assets is determined by using the weighted-average return on asset classes based on expected return for the target asset allocations of the principal asset categories held by each plan. In determining expected return, we consider both historical performance and an estimate of future long-term rates of return.

 

 

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine our year-end benefit obligations and net periodic pension cost under the plans:

 

       U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

Year-End Benefit Obligations

   2013     2012     2013     2012  

Discount rate

     4.45     4.25     3.95     4.19

Rate of compensation increase

     3.14     3.15     3.32     3.76

 

       U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

Net Periodic Pension Cost

   2013     2012     2011     2013     2012     2011  

Discount rate

     4.25     5.25     5.75     4.19     5.14     5.26

Expected return on plan assets

     8.50     8.50     8.75     5.32     5.63     5.75

Rate of compensation increase

     3.15     3.15     3.28     3.76     3.83     3.81

 

The following tables illustrate the weighted-average actual and target allocation of plan assets:

 

U.S. Plans

 
       Target Allocation     Actual Asset
Allocation
 

(Dollars in millions)

   as of May 31, 2013     2013      2012  

Equity securities

     55   $ 146.2       $ 111.7   

Fixed income securities

     25     74.1         64.4   

Cash

       3.9         4.5   

Other

     20     17.8         17.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     100   $ 242.0       $ 198.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-U.S. Plans

 
       Target Allocation     Actual Asset
Allocation
 

(Dollars in millions)

   as of May 31, 2013     2013      2012  

Equity securities

     42   $ 81.8       $ 67.0   

Fixed income securities

     51     46.7         43.9   

Cash

     1     0.2         0.4   

Property and other

     6     26.3         26.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     100   $ 155.0       $ 137.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
 

 

The following tables present our pension plan assets as categorized using the fair value hierarchy at May 31, 2013 and 2012:

 

       U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
     Fair Value at
May 31, 2013
 

U.S. Treasury and other government

   $ —         $ 10,288       $ —         $ 10,288   

State and municipal bonds

        455            455   

Foreign bonds

        2,342            2,342   

Mortgage-backed securities

        7,332            7,332   

Corporate bonds

        14,550            14,550   

Stocks—large cap

     26,443               26,443   

Stocks—mid cap

     15,423               15,423   

Stocks—small cap

     11,451               11,451   

Stocks—international

     2,643               2,643   

Mutual funds—equity

        90,260            90,260   

Mutual funds—fixed

        39,080            39,080   

Cash and cash equivalents

     3,848               3,848   

Limited partnerships

           1,159         1,159   

Common/collective trusts

           16,686         16,686   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 59,808       $ 164,307       $ 17,845       $ 241,960   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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       Non-U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
     Significant  Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level  3)
     Fair Value at
May 31, 2013
 

Pooled equities

   $ —         $ 80,550       $ —         $ 80,550   

Pooled fixed income

        46,428            46,428   

Foreign bonds

        261            261   

Insurance contracts

           26,313         26,313   

Mutual funds

        1,289            1,289   

Cash and cash equivalents

     215               215   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 215       $ 128,528       $ 26,313       $ 155,056   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
       U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Fair Value at
May 31, 2012
 

U.S. Treasury and other government

   $ —         $ 7,969       $ —         $ 7,969   

State and municipal bonds

        490            490   

Foreign bonds

        2,279            2,279   

Mortgage-backed securities

        9,169            9,169   

Corporate bonds

        14,647            14,647   

Stocks—large cap

     36,196               36,196   

Stocks—mid cap

     19,659               19,659   

Stocks—small cap

     10,413               10,413   

Stocks—international

     6,961               6,961   

Mutual funds—equity

        38,475            38,475   

Mutual funds—fixed

        29,806            29,806   

Cash and cash equivalents

     4,549               4,549   

Limited partnerships

           1,833         1,833   

Common/collective trusts

           15,762         15,762   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 77,778       $ 102,835       $ 17,595       $ 198,208   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
       Non-U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Fair Value at
May 31, 2012
 

Pooled equities

   $ —         $ 66,212       $ —         $ 66,212   

Pooled fixed income

        43,446            43,446   

Foreign bonds

        433            433   

Insurance contracts

           25,974         25,974   

Mutual funds

        843            843   

Cash and cash equivalents

     410               410   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 410       $ 110,934       $ 25,974       $ 137,318   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The following table includes the activity that occurred during the years ended May 31, 2013 and 2012 for our Level 3 assets:

 

              Actual Return on Plan Assets For:           Transfers        

(In thousands)

   Balance at
Beginning of Period
     Assets Still Held
at Reporting Date
     Assets Sold
During Year
    Settlements  (1)     In/Out of
Level 3
    Balance at
End of Period
 

Year ended May 31, 2013

   $ 43,569         1,283         924        1,113        (2,731   $ 44,158   

Year ended May 31, 2012

     48,716         231         (619     (3,998     (761     43,569   

 

(1) Includes the impact of exchange rate changes during the year.

 

The primary objective for the investments of the Retirement Plan is to provide for long-term growth of capital without undue exposure to risk. This objective is accomplished by utilizing a strategy of equities, fixed income securities and cash equivalents in a mix that is conducive to participation in a rising market, while allowing for adequate protection in a falling market. Our Investment Committee oversees the investment allocation process, which includes the selection and evaluation

of investment managers, the determination of investment objectives and risk guidelines, and the monitoring of actual investment performance. In order to manage investment risk properly, Plan policy prohibits short selling, securities lending, financial futures, options and other specialized investments except for certain alternative investments specifically approved by the Investment Committee. The Investment Committee reviews, on a quarterly basis, reports of actual Plan investment

 

 

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performance provided by independent third parties, in addition to its review of the Plan investment policy on an annual basis. The investment objectives are similar for our plans outside of the U.S., subject to local regulations. In general, investments for all plans are managed by private investment managers, reporting to our Investment Committee on a regular basis.

 

The goals of the investment strategy for pension assets include: The total return of the funds shall, over an extended period of time, surpass an index composed of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index (equity), the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index (fixed income), and 30-day Treasury Bills (cash); weighted appropriately to match the asset allocation of the plans. The equity portion of the funds shall surpass the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index over a full market cycle, while the fixed income portion shall surpass Barclays Aggregate Bond Index over a full market cycle. The purpose of the core fixed income fund is to increase return in the form of cash flow, provide a hedge against inflation and to reduce the volatility of the fund overall. Therefore, the primary objective of the core fixed income portion is to match the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index. The purpose of including opportunistic fixed income assets such as, but not limited to, global and high yield securities in the portfolio is to enhance the overall risk-return characteristics of the Fund.

In addition to the defined benefit pension plans discussed above, we also sponsor employee savings plans under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, which cover most of our employees in the U.S. We record expense for defined contribution plans for any employer matching contributions made in conjunction with services rendered by employees. The majority of our plans provide for matching contributions made in conjunction with services rendered by employees. Matching contributions are invested in the same manner that the participants invest their own contributions. Matching contributions charged to income were $13.1 million, $11.9 million and $10.9 million for the years ending May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

We expect to pay the following estimated pension benefit payments in the next five years (in millions): $27.2 in 2014; $29.2 in 2015; $30.6 in 2016; $33.2 in 2017; and $35.3 in 2018. In the five years thereafter (2019-2023) we expect to pay $203.1 million.

 

NOTE N — POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

 

We sponsor several unfunded-health-care-benefit plans for certain of our retired employees as well as post-retirement life insurance for certain key employees. Eligibility for these benefits is based upon various requirements. The following table illustrates the effect on operations of these plans for the three years ended May 31, 2013:

 

 

     U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   2013     2012     2011     2013      2012      2011  

Service cost—Benefits earned during the period

   $ —        $ —        $ 5      $ 1,185       $ 745       $ 736   

Interest cost on the accumulated obligation

     349        416        439        1,188         968         925   

Amortization of:

              

Prior service cost

     (86     (86     (86        

Unrecognized losses

     16        (58     (191     470         72         89   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Periodic Postretirement Expense

   $ 279      $   272      $ 167      $ 2,843       $ 1,785       $ 1,750   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The changes in benefit obligations of the plans at May 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

 

     U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   2013     2012     2013     2012  

Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at beginning of year

   $ 9,677      $ 9,103      $ 24,517      $ 17,557   

Service cost

         1,185        745   

Interest cost

     349        416        1,188        968   

Benefit payments

     (572     (665     (441     (369

Medicare subsidy received

     74        69       

Actuarial (gains) losses

     (1,014     754        1,988        6,979   

Currency exchange rate changes

         (22     (1,363
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated and accrued postretirement benefit obligation at end of year

   $ 8,514      $ 9,677      $ 28,415      $ 24,517   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

In determining the postretirement benefit amounts outlined above, measurement dates as of May 31 for each period were applied.

 

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for the years ended May 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

 

     U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   2013     2012     2013     2012  

Current liabilities

   $ (642)      $ (714)      $ (486)      $ (428)   

Noncurrent liabilities

     (7,872     (8,963     (27,929     (24,089
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Amount Recognized

   $ (8,514   $ (9,677   $ (28,415   $ (24,517
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following table presents the pretax net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service credits recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) not affecting retained earnings:

 

       U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   2013      2012     2013     2012  

Net actuarial gain (loss)

   $ 996       $ (35   $ (10,950   $ (9,441

Prior service credits

     516         603       
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income not affecting retained earnings

   $ 1,512       $ 568      $ (10,950   $ (9,441
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The following table includes the changes recognized in other comprehensive income:

 

       U.S. Plans      Non-U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   2013     2012      2013     2012  

Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:

         

Prior service cost

   $ —        $ —         $ —        $ —     

Net loss (gain) arising during the year

     (1,014     754         1,988        6,979   

Effect of exchange rates on amounts included in AOCI

          (9     (409

Amounts recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost:

         

Amortization or curtailment recognition of prior service credit (cost)

     86        86        

Amortization or settlement recognition of net gain (loss)

     (16     58         (470     (72
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)

   $ (944   $ 898       $ 1,509      $ 6,498   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine our year-end benefit obligations and net periodic postretirement benefit costs under the plans:

 

       U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

Year-End Benefit Obligations

   2013     2012     2013     2012  

Discount rate

     3.95     3.75     4.50     4.75

Current healthcare cost trend rate

     7.54     7.70     6.43     6.92

Ultimate healthcare cost trend rate

     4.50     4.50     4.20     4.20

Year ultimate healthcare cost trend rate will be realized

     2029        2029        2030        2030   

 

       U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

Net Periodic Postretirement Cost

   2013     2012     2011     2013     2012     2011  

Discount rate

     3.75     4.75     5.75     4.75     5.75     5.75

Healthcare cost trend rate

     7.70     7.87     8.04     6.92     7.00     7.40

Ultimate healthcare cost trend rate

     4.50     4.50     4.50     4.20     4.50     4.50

Year ultimate healthcare cost trend rate will be realized

     2029        2029        2029        2030        2030        2030   

 

Increasing or decreasing current healthcare cost trend rates by 1% would affect our accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and net postretirement expense by the following amounts for the years ended May 31, 2013 and 2012:

 

       U.S. Plans     Non-U.S. Plans  

(In thousands)

   2013     2012     2013     2012  

1% Increase in trend rate

        

Accumulated Benefit Obligation

   $ 296      $ 390      $ 9,080      $ 3,920   

Postretirement Cost

     15        21        647        473   

1% Decrease in trend rate

        

Accumulated Benefit Obligation

   $ (265   $ (348   $ (3,802   $ (5,176

Postretirement Cost

     (13     (19     (481     (351

 

We expect to pay approximately $1.1 million to $1.4 million in estimated postretirement benefits in each of the next five years. In the five years thereafter (2019-2023) we expect to pay a cumulative total of $8.4 million.

 

The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the “Act”), was signed into law on December 8, 2003. The Act provides for prescription drug benefits under Medicare Part D and contains a subsidy to plan sponsors who provide “actuarially equivalent” prescription drug plans. Our actuary has determined that the prescription drug

benefit provided by our postretirement plan is considered to be actuarially equivalent to the benefits provided under the Act for all years since inception.

 

We have included the impact of our portion of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 subsidy in the determination of accumulated postretirement benefit obligation for the U.S. nonpension postretirement benefit plan for the periods ended May 31, 2013 and 2012. For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2013 and 2012, we received reimbursements from Medicare related to this law amounting to approximately $74,000 and $69,000, respectively.

 

 

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NOTE O — REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS OF CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES

 

General — Prior to May 31, 2010, Bondex and SPHC were defendants in various asbestos-related bodily injury lawsuits filed in various state courts. These cases generally sought unspecified damages for asbestos-related diseases based on alleged exposures to asbestos-containing products.

 

On May 31, 2010, Bondex and its parent, SPHC, filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. SPHC is also the parent company for various operating companies that are not part of the reorganization filing, including Chemical Specialties Manufacturing Corp.; Day-Glo Color Corp.; Dryvit Holdings, Inc.; Guardian Protection Products Inc.; Kop-Coat Inc.; TCI, Inc. and RPM Wood Finishes Group, Inc. SPHC and Bondex (the “filing entities”) took this action in an effort to permanently and comprehensively resolve all pending and future asbestos-related liability claims associated with Bondex and SPHC-related products. As a result of the filing, all Bondex and SPHC asbestos personal injury lawsuits have been stayed due to the imposition of an automatic stay applicable in bankruptcy cases, with the exception of the cases referenced in Note A(2) with respect to which the stay was lifted. In addition, at the request of SPHC and Bondex, the bankruptcy court has entered orders staying all claims against RPM International Inc. and its affiliates that are derivative of the asbestos claims against SPHC and Bondex.

 

Through the Chapter 11 proceedings, the filing entities are seeking to formulate a consensual plan of reorganization pursuant to Section 524(g) of the Bankruptcy Code. That contemplated plan of reorganization would establish a trust to which all present and future asbestos claims against the debtors would be channeled, and which would provide compensation to the asbestos claimants based upon factors set forth in trust distribution procedures provided for by the plan of reorganization. We would hope to have any channeling order issued by the bankruptcy court in connection with such a plan of reorganization also protect ourselves as well as other non-filing affiliates of the debtors, so that all future SPHC-related and Bondex-related asbestos claims must proceed against the trust and cannot be asserted against us or other non-filing affiliates. The ultimate ability to achieve such a consensual plan of reorganization on such terms, however, depends on numerous factors, and no assurance can be provided that such a plan of reorganization with these terms will, in fact, be achieved.

 

In January 2013, a hearing to estimate the aggregate current and future asbestos liabilities of the filing entities was conducted before Judge Judith K. Fitzgerald in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”). In May 2013, the Bankruptcy Court issued an opinion estimating the current and future asbestos claims associated with Bondex and SPHC at approximately $1.17 billion. The estimation hearing represents one step in the legal process in helping to determine the appropriate amount of funding for a 524(g) asbestos trust. Bondex and SPHC firmly believe that the ruling substantially overstates the amount of their liability and is not supported by the facts or the law. The debtors have filed an appeal of the decision and are seeking certification of the appeal directly to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, thereby bypassing review by the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. We have also separately filed an appeal. The asbestos claimants and the future claims representative have moved to dismiss the appeals, arguing that the estimation order is not a final, appealable order. Bondex, SPHC and we believe that the order is final and appealable, and that, even if it were not, the appeal should be treated as a motion to appeal, which should be granted. Assuming that the motion to dismiss the appeal is not granted, it is anticipated that

the appeal process could take an additional two to three years. That time period could be shorter if the appeal is certified to and heard directly by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

 

Prior to the bankruptcy filing, the filing entities had litigated and, on many occasions, settled asbestos-related products liability claims brought against them. The debtors paid $92.6 million during the year ended May 31, 2010, prior to the bankruptcy filing, in connection with the litigation and settlement of asbestos claims, $42.6 million of which consisted of defense costs. With the exception of the appeal bonds described in Note A(2), no claims have been paid since the bankruptcy filing and it is not contemplated that any claims will be paid until a plan of reorganization is confirmed and an asbestos trust is established and operating.

 

Prior to the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, we recorded asbestos-related contingent liabilities that included estimations of future costs. Such estimates by their nature are subject to many uncertainties that may change over time, including (i) the ultimate number of claims filed; (ii) the amounts required to resolve both currently known and future unknown claims; (iii) the amount of insurance, if any, available to cover such claims, including the outcome of coverage litigation against the filing entities’ third-party insurers; (iv) future earnings and cash flow of the filing entities; (v) the impact of bankruptcies of other companies whose share of liability may be imposed on the filing entities under certain state liability laws; (vi) the unpredictable aspects of the litigation process including a changing trial docket and the jurisdictions in which trials are scheduled; (vii) the outcome of any such trials, including potential judgments or jury verdicts, as a result of the strategy of Bondex and SPHC to take selective cases to verdict; (viii) the lack of specific information in many cases concerning exposure to products for which Bondex, SPHC, or another of our subsidiaries is allegedly responsible, and the claimants’ alleged diseases resulting from such exposure; (ix) potential changes in applicable federal and/or state tort liability law; and (x) the potential impact of various proposed structured settlement transactions. All these factors may have a material effect upon future asbestos-related liability estimates.

 

As a result of their bankruptcy filing, SPHC and Bondex are precluded from paying dividends to shareholders and from making payments on any pre-bankruptcy filing accounts or notes payable that are due and owing to any other entity within the RPM group of companies (the “Pre-Petition Intercompany Payables”) or other pre-petition creditors during the pendency of the bankruptcy case, without the Bankruptcy Court’s approval. Moreover, no assurances can be given that any of the Pre-Petition Intercompany Payables will ever be paid or otherwise satisfied.

 

When SPHC emerges from the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court, the subsequent accounting will be determined based upon the applicable circumstances and facts at such time, including the terms of any plan of reorganization.

 

SPHC has assessed its liquidity position as a result of the bankruptcy filing and believes that it can continue to fund its and its subsidiaries’ operating activities and meet its debt and capital requirements for the foreseeable future.

 

 

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Historical Asbestos Liability Reserve — In fiscal 2006, management retained Crawford & Winiarski (“C&W”), an independent, third-party consulting firm with expertise in the area of asbestos valuation work, to assist it in calculating an estimate of Bondex’s liability for unasserted-potential-future-asbestos-related claims. C&W’s methodology to project Bondex’s liability for unasserted-potential-future-asbestos-related claims included an analysis of: (a) a widely accepted forecast of the population likely to have been exposed to asbestos; (b) epidemiological studies estimating the number of people likely to develop asbestos-related diseases; (c) the historical rate at which mesothelioma incidences resulted in the payment of claims by Bondex; (d) the historical settlement averages to value the projected number of future compensable mesothelioma claims; (e) the historical ratio of mesothelioma-related indemnity payments to non-mesothelioma indemnity payments; and (f) the historical defense costs and their relationship with total indemnity payments. Based upon the results of this analysis, Bondex recorded an accrued liability for asbestos claims through 2016 as of May 31, 2006 of $421.3 million. This amount was calculated on a pretax basis and was not discounted for the time value of money.

 

During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, the ten-year asbestos liability established as of May 31, 2006 was reviewed and evaluated. As part of that process, the credibility of epidemiological studies of Bondex’s mesothelioma claims,

first introduced to management by C&W some two-and-one-half years earlier, was validated. At the core of the evaluation process, and the basis of C&W’s actuarial work on behalf of Bondex, is the Nicholson Study. The Nicholson Study is the most widely recognized reference in bankruptcy trust valuations, global settlement negotiations and the Congressional Budget Office’s work done on the proposed FAIR Act in 2006. Based on our ongoing comparison of the Nicholson Study projections and Bondex’s specific actual experience, which at that time continued to bear an extremely close correlation to the study’s projections, the asbestos liability projection was extended out to the year 2028. C&W assisted in calculating an estimate of our liability for unasserted-potential-future-asbestos-related claims out to 2028. C&W projected that the cost of extending the asbestos liability to 2028, coupled with an updated evaluation of Bondex’s current known claims to reflect its most recent actual experience, would be $288.1 million. Therefore, management added $288.1 million to the existing asbestos liability, which brought Bondex’s total asbestos-related balance sheet liabilities at May 31, 2008 to $559.7 million. On May 30, 2010, the day prior to the bankruptcy filing, Bondex had recorded an asbestos related product liability of $397.7 million.

 

As noted above, however, the Bankruptcy Court has now estimated the present and future asbestos-related liabilities of Bondex and SPHC at $1.17 billion, and that determination is the subject of pending appeals.

 

 

NOTE P — CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER ACCRUED LOSSES

 

Accrued loss reserves consist of the following:

 

May 31,

   2013      2012  
(In thousands)              

Accrued product liability reserves

   $ 15,582       $ 11,736   

Accrued warranty reserves

     8,591         13,564   

Accrued environmental reserves

     3,418         3,580   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total accrued loss reserves—Current

   $ 27,591       $ 28,880   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrued product liability reserves—noncurrent

   $ 29,489       $ 28,592   

Accrued warranty liability—noncurrent

     739         1,187   

Accrued environmental reserves—noncurrent

     3,274         3,952   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total accrued loss reserves—Noncurrent

   $ 33,502       $ 33,731   

 

During our fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, we recorded an adjustment to our current product liability reserves to remove the impact of claims that we determined will not likely be paid out over the next 12 months, which should have been included in the long-term product liability reserves as of May 31, 2012. As a result, long-term accrued product liability reserves (a component of other long-term liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets) were increased by $25.8 million, and current accrued product liability reserves (a component of accrued loss reserves on our Consolidated Balance Sheets) were decreased by an equal amount, in order to reflect this reclassification as of May 31, 2012.

 

We provide, through our wholly owned insurance subsidiaries, certain insurance coverage, primarily product liability coverage, to our other subsidiaries. Excess coverage is provided by third-party insurers. Our reserves provide for these potential losses as well as other uninsured claims. Product liability reserves are established based upon actuarial calculations of potential liability using industry experience, actual historical experience and actuarial assumptions developed for similar types of product liability claims, including development factors and lag times. While it is reasonably possible that excess liabilities, if they were to occur, could be material to operating results in any

given quarter or year of their recognition, we do not believe that it is reasonably possible that excess liabilities would have a material adverse effect on our long-term results of operations, liquidity or consolidated financial position.

 

We also offer warranty programs at several of our industrial businesses and have established a product warranty liability. We review this liability for adequacy on a quarterly basis and adjust it as necessary. The primary factors that could affect this liability may include changes in the historical system performance rate as well as the costs of replacement. Provision for estimated warranty costs is recorded at the time of sale and periodically adjusted, as required, to reflect actual experience. It is probable that we will incur future losses related to warranty claims we have received but that have not been fully investigated and related to claims not yet received. While our warranty liability represents our best estimate at May 31, 2013, we can provide no assurances that we will not experience material claims in the future or that we will not incur significant costs to resolve such claims beyond the amounts accrued or beyond what we may recover from our suppliers. Product warranty expense is recorded within selling, general and administrative expense.

 

 

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The following table includes the changes in our accrued warranty balances:

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013     2012     2011  
(In thousands)                   

Beginning Balance

   $ 14,751      $ 17,196      $ 17,602   

Deductions (1)

     (20,115     (18,143     (20,335

Provision charged to SG&A expense

     14,260        15,513        19,899   

Acquisitions

     434        185        30   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance

   $ 9,330      $ 14,751      $ 17,196   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Primarily claims paid during the year.

 

In addition, like other companies participating in similar lines of business, some of our subsidiaries are involved in several proceedings relating to environmental matters. It is our policy to accrue remediation costs when it is probable that such efforts will be required and the related costs can be reasonably estimated. These liabilities are undiscounted and are not material to our financial statements during any of the periods presented.

 

As previously disclosed, we recorded a $68.8 million accrual during the quarter ended February 28, 2013 associated with settlement discussions with the DOJ and the GSA Office of Inspector General aimed at resolving an existing investigation. Since first receiving a broad request for documents from the GSA in March 2011, we have cooperated, and continue to cooperate, with that investigation, which involves our compliance with certain pricing terms and conditions of our GSA Multiple Award Schedule contracts under which the roofing division of our Building Solutions Group sold products and services to the federal government. A substantial majority of the transactions as to which potential compliance issues were raised took place during the period from 2002 to 2008.

 

Following discussions with the DOJ and the GSA in December 2012, we developed and made an initial settlement proposal to the DOJ and the GSA in January 2013. The DOJ and the GSA responded with a counter-proposal in March 2013. Since that time, the parties have been engaged in further negotiations, and we now have an agreement-in-principle with the DOJ and the GSA Office of Inspector General regarding this matter. Assuming that a settlement agreement is finalized, we expect to pay a total of approximately $65.1 million in order to resolve the issues arising out of this investigation and other related costs. We are currently finalizing the terms of a settlement agreement with the DOJ, which we expect to sign during the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

 

The accrual for this contingency represents our assessment of the amount of probable loss that may result from this matter. In assessing our probable loss, we have considered the potentially disputed amounts under the relevant contracts, together with our understanding of policies for resolving such matters. The actual amount of our loss under the terms of any settlement may vary from the amount of the accrual. The accrual for this contingency is classified in other accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and the loss is classified as estimated loss on contingency in our Consolidated Statements of Income as of and for the period ended May 31, 2013.

NOTE Q — SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

We operate a portfolio of businesses and product lines that manufacture and sell a variety of specialty paints, protective coatings and roofing systems, sealants and adhesives. We manage our portfolio by organizing our businesses and product lines into two reportable segments: the industrial reportable segment and the consumer reportable segment. Within each reportable segment, we aggregate several operating segments that consist of individual groups of companies and product lines, which generally address common markets, share similar economic characteristics, utilize similar technologies and can share manufacturing or distribution capabilities. Our six operating segments represent components of our business for which separate financial information is available that is utilized on a regular basis by our chief executive officer in determining how to allocate the assets of the company and evaluate performance. These six operating segments are each managed by an operating segment manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day operating decisions and performance evaluation of the operating segment’s underlying businesses.

 

Our industrial reportable segment products are sold throughout North America and also account for the majority of our international sales. Our industrial product lines are sold directly to contractors, distributors and end-users, such as industrial manufacturing facilities, public institutions and other commercial customers. This reportable segment comprises three separate operating segments — Building Solutions Group, Performance Coatings Group and RPM2-Industrial Group. Products and services within this reportable segment include construction chemicals; roofing systems; weatherproofing and other sealants; polymer flooring; edible coatings and specialty glazes for pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries; and other specialty chemicals.

 

Our consumer reportable segment manufactures and markets professional use and do-it-yourself (“DIY”) products for a variety of mainly consumer applications, including home improvement and personal leisure activities. Our consumer segment’s major manufacturing and distribution operations are located primarily in North America, along with a few locations in Europe. Consumer segment products are primarily sold directly to mass merchandisers, home improvement centers, hardware stores, paint stores, craft shops, cosmetic companies and to other smaller customers through distributors. This reportable segment comprises three operating segments — DAP Group, RPM2-Consumer Group and Rust-Oleum Group. Products within this reportable segment include specialty, hobby and professional paints; nail care enamels; caulks; adhesives; silicone sealants and wood stains.

 

In addition to our two reportable segments, there is a category of certain business activities and expenses, referred to as corporate/other, that does not constitute an operating segment. This category includes our corporate headquarters and related administrative expenses, results of our captive insurance companies, gains or losses on the sales of certain assets and other expenses not directly associated with either reportable segment. Assets related to the corporate/other category consist primarily of investments, prepaid expenses and headquarters’ property and equipment. These corporate and other assets and expenses reconcile reportable segment data to total consolidated income before income taxes and identifiable assets.

 

We reflect income from our joint ventures on the equity method, and receive royalties from our licensees.

 

 

 

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The following tables reflect the results of our reportable segments consistent with our management philosophy, and represent the information we utilize, in conjunction with various strategic, operational and other financial performance criteria, in evaluating the performance of our portfolio of businesses.

 

Year Ended May 31,

   2013     2012     2011  
(In thousands)                   

Net Sales

      

Industrial

   $ 2,635,976      $ 2,535,238      $ 2,259,809   

Consumer

     1,442,679        1,242,178        1,122,032   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 4,078,655      $ 3,777,416      $ 3,381,841   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes

      

Industrial

      

Income Before Income Taxes (a)

   $ 164,578      $ 278,676      $ 232,544   

Interest (Expense), Net (b)

     (10,318     (3,770     (3,304
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBIT (c)

   $ 174,896      $ 282,446      $ 235,848   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consumer

      

Income Before Income Taxes (a)

   $ 190,611      $ 160,099      $ 146,035   

Interest (Expense), Net (b)

     (10     18        63   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBIT (c)

   $ 190,621      $ 160,081      $ 145,972   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Corporate/Other

      

(Expense) Before Income Taxes (a)

   $ (178,298   $ (110,486   $ (83,526

Interest (Expense), Net (b)

     (63,340     (64,107     (46,504
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBIT (c)

   $ (114,958   $ (46,379   $ (37,022
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated

      

Income Before Income Taxes (a)

   $ 176,891      $ 328,289      $ 295,053   

Interest (Expense), Net (b)

     (73,668     (67,859     (49,745
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBIT (c)

   $ 250,559      $ 396,148      $ 344,798   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Identifiable Assets

      

Industrial

   $ 2,458,543      $ 2,195,702      $ 1,992,143   

Consumer

     1,584,160        1,184,609        1,195,849   

Corporate/Other

     72,823        181,502        327,037   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 4,115,526      $ 3,561,813      $ 3,515,029   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital Expenditures

      

Industrial

   $ 50,025      $ 47,529      $ 29,687   

Consumer

     35,081        17,156        9,665   

Corporate/Other

     6,261        6,930        474   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 91,367      $ 71,615      $ 39,826   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and Amortization

      

Industrial

   $ 53,549      $ 48,701      $ 46,352   

Consumer

     28,624        23,656        24,954   

Corporate/Other

     1,571        1,341        1,447   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 83,744      $ 73,698      $ 72,753   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) The presentation includes a reconciliation of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes, a measure defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States, to EBIT.
(b) Interest (expense), net includes the combination of interest expense and investment expense (income), net.
(c) EBIT is defined as earnings (loss) before interest and taxes. We evaluate the profit performance of our segments based on income before income taxes, but also look to EBIT as a performance evaluation measure because interest expense is essentially related to corporate acquisitions, as opposed to segment operations. For that reason, we believe EBIT is also useful to investors as a metric in their investment decisions. EBIT should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, operating income as determined in accordance with GAAP, since EBIT omits the impact of interest and taxes in determining operating performance, which represent items necessary to our continued operations, given our level of indebtedness and ongoing tax obligations. Nonetheless, EBIT is a key measure expected by and useful to our fixed income investors, rating agencies and the banking community, all of whom believe, and we concur, that this measure is critical to the capital markets’ analysis of our segments’ core operating performance. We also evaluate EBIT because it is clear that movements in EBIT impact our ability to attract financing. Our underwriters and bankers consistently require inclusion of this measure in offering memoranda in conjunction with any debt underwriting or bank financing. EBIT may not be indicative of our historical operating results, nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results.

 

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Year Ended May 31,

   2013      2012      2011  
(In thousands)         

Net Sales (based on shipping location) (a)

        

United States

   $ 2,404,835       $ 2,219,680       $ 1,983,238   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Foreign

        

Canada

     350,579         346,238         330,613   

Europe

     908,139         919,124         812,735   

Other Foreign

     415,102         292,374         255,255   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Foreign

     1,673,820         1,557,736         1,398,603   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 4,078,655       $ 3,777,416       $ 3,381,841   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-Lived Assets (b)

        

United States

   $ 1,311,640       $ 1,124,403       $ 965,235   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Foreign

        

Canada

     126,172         128,392         137,380   

Europe

     340,592         315,228         287,874   

United Kingdom

     237,124         192,155         209,217   

Other Foreign

     213,726         64,316         47,353   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Foreign

     917,614         700,091         681,824   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,229,254       $ 1,824,494       $ 1,647,059   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) It is not practicable to obtain the information needed to disclose revenues attributable to each of our product lines.
(b) Long-lived assets include all non-current assets, excluding non-current deferred income taxes.

 

NOTE R — QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

 

The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations for the years ended May 31, 2013 and 2012:

 

       For Quarter Ended  

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

   August 31 (a)      November  30 (b)      February  28 (c)     May 31 (d)  

2013

          

Net Sales

   $ 1,046,714       $ 1,017,426       $ 843,736      $ 1,170,779   

Gross Profit

   $ 433,880       $ 425,001       $ 343,564      $ 500,274   

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders

   $ 33,913       $ 41,668       $ (42,356   $ 65,378   

Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share

   $ 0.26       $ 0.32       $ (0.33   $ 0.49   

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

   $ 0.26       $ 0.31       $ (0.33   $ 0.49   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends Per Share

   $ 0.215       $ 0.225       $ 0.225      $ 0.225   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

   August 31      November 30      February 29     May 31  

2012

          

Net Sales

   $ 985,918       $ 916,085       $ 773,643      $ 1,101,770   

Gross Profit

   $ 409,626       $ 369,021       $ 303,200      $ 460,416   

Net Income Attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders

   $ 76,811       $ 49,931       $ 6,625      $ 82,569   

Basic Earnings Per Share

   $ 0.59       $ 0.38       $ 0.05      $ 0.63   

Diluted Earnings Per Share

   $ 0.59       $ 0.38       $ 0.05      $ 0.63   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends Per Share

   $ 0.210       $ 0.215       $ 0.215      $ 0.215   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) For the quarter ended August 31, 2012, net sales and gross profit were reduced by $2.9 million and $5.4 million, respectively, for revised cost estimates on unprofitable contracts related to our industrial segment, and $5.6 million in exit costs associated with those activities that impacted pretax income. Additionally, we wrote down an investment in Kemrock totaling $40.3 million and recognized $5.0 million in bad debt from our loan to Kemrock. The combined impact on net income and earnings per share was $50.9 million and $0.38 per share, respectively.
(b) For the quarter ended November 30, 2012, we wrote down our remaining investment in Kemrock, which impacted net income and earnings per share by $10.8 million and $0.09 per share, respectively.
(c) For the quarter ended February 28, 2013, we accrued a loss of $68.8 million for a proposed settlement between our Building Solutions Group and the General Services Administration (“GSA”). Additionally, net income was impacted by $1.6 million for the impact of a strategic repositioning of certain industrial segment operations in Brazil. The combined impact of these items on net income and earnings per share for the third quarter was $51.0 million and $0.40 per share, respectively.
(d) For the quarter ended May 31, 2013, we recorded $23.9 million in restructuring expense, including $3.9 million in inventory markdowns. We also recorded bad debt for the remaining amount of our loan to Kemrock totaling $4.0 million and wrote off our remaining investment in Kemrock common stock and in Kemrock convertible debt for a combined loss of $18.5 million. Additionally, we reduced our estimated accrual for our agreement in principle with the GSA by $3.7 million. The combined impact of these items on net income and earnings per share for the fourth quarter was $30.0 million and $0.23 per share, respectively.

 

Quarterly earnings per share may not total to the yearly earnings per share due to the weighted-average number of shares outstanding in each quarter.

 

Quarterly Stock Price and Dividend Information    Shares of our common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RPM. The high and low sales prices for the shares of common stock, and the cash dividends paid on the common stock, for each quarter of the two most recent fiscal years are set forth in the table below.

 

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Range of Sales Prices and Dividends Paid

 

Fiscal 2013

   High      Low      Dividends paid
per share
 

First Quarter

   $ 28.19       $ 24.77         0.215   

Second Quarter

   $ 29.47       $ 25.53         0.225   

Third Quarter

   $ 31.99       $ 28.17         0.225   

Fourth Quarter

   $ 34.16       $ 29.49         0.225   

Fiscal 2012

   High      Low      Dividends paid
per share
 

First Quarter

   $ 23.80       $ 17.20         0.210   

Second Quarter

   $ 23.77       $ 17.34         0.215   

Third Quarter

   $ 25.90       $ 22.76         0.215   

Fourth Quarter

   $ 26.99       $ 23.60         0.215   
 

 

Source: New York Stock Exchange    Cash dividends are payable quarterly, upon authorization of the Board of Directors. Regular payment dates are approximately the last day of July, October, January and April.   

The number of holders of record of our common stock as of July 12, 2013 was approximately 24,946, in addition to 76,221 beneficial holders.

 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

The management of RPM International Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. RPM’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements and even when determined to be effective, can only provide reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may be inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

Management assessed the effectiveness of RPM’s internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2013. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on this assessment, management concluded that, as of May 31, 2013, RPM’s internal control over financial reporting is effective.

 

The independent registered public accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP, has also audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2013 and their report thereon is included on page 71 of this report.

 

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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer    Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

July 24, 2013

  

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS

 

RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries

Medina, Ohio

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries as of May 31, 2013 and 2012 and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2013. 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 the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (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 RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries at May 31, 2013 and 2012 and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2013, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated July 24, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

 

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July 24, 2013

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS

 

RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries

Medina, Ohio

 

We have audited RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying “Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting”. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

In our opinion, RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2013, based on the COSO criteria.

 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries as of May 31, 2013 and 2012 and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2013 and our report dated July 24, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

 

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July 24, 2013

 

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Stockholder Information

 

World Headquarters

 

RPM International Inc.

2628 Pearl Road

P.O. Box 777

Medina, OH 44258

Telephone:    330-273-5090 or 800-776-4488
Fax:    330-225-8743
Web site:    www.rpminc.com
E-mail:    info@rpminc.com

 

Annual Meeting

 

RPM stockholders are invited to attend RPM’s Annual Meeting, which will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Holiday Inn Select, 15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville, Ohio. Directions can be found on the RPM web site.

 

Form 10-K and Other Financial Information

 

Investors may obtain, at no charge, a copy of the RPM Annual Report to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K, a corporate video and other investor information by contacting Kathie M. Rogers, Manager of Investor Relations, at RPM, 800-776-4488.

 

Form 10-K, other public financial reports and news releases may also be obtained electronically through the website,www.rpminc.com, under “Investor Information.”

 

Corporate Governance

 

Copies of the RPM Board of Directors Corporate Governance Guidelines, as well as the Charters of the committees of the Board and RPM’s Code of Conduct, are available on the company’s web site at www.rpminc.com, under “Investor Information/Corporate Governance.” Copies of these materials are also available, without charge, upon written request to the Secretary of RPM.

 

Institutional Investor and Security Analyst Inquiries

 

Security analysts and investment professionals with questions regarding RPM should contact Barry M. Slifstein, Vice

President—Investor Relations and Planning, at 330-273-5090 or bslifstein@rpminc.com.

 

Dividend Payments

 

Common stock cash dividends are payable quarterly, upon authorization of the Board of Directors. Regular payment dates are typically the 31st of July, October and January and the 30th of April. RPM has increased the cash dividend payments to its stockholders for 39 consecutive years.

Stock Transfer Agent, Registrar and

Dividend Disbursing Agent

 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. maintains RPM’s stockholder records and is responsible for disbursing dividend checks. Questions concerning your account, change of address, transfer of ownership, lost certificates, safekeeping of stock certificates, dividend payments, direct deposit of dividends and other related items should be directed to:

 

Wells Fargo Shareowner Services

P.O. Box 64874

St. Paul, MN 55164-0874

Telephone:   

800-988-5238 or

651-450-4064 (outside the United States)

Fax:    651-450-4085
Web site:    www.shareowneronline.com

 

Certified/Overnight Mail:

Wells Fargo Shareowner Services

1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 101

Mendota Heights, MN 55120-4100

 

Internet Account Access

 

Stockholders of record may access their accounts via the internet to view their account holdings, change address, complete certain transactions and get answers to other stock-related inquires through Wells Fargo Shareowner Online at www.shareowneronline.com.

 

Direct Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan

 

RPM offers a direct stock purchase and dividend reinvestment plan administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. The plan allows new investors to purchase RPM common stock directly, and existing stockholders to increase their holdings. There is no commission cost for shares purchased. The minimum initial investment is $200. Additional cash investments must be at least $25 and not more than $5,000 per month. For more details on the plan or questions concerning existing Dividend Reinvestment accounts, please contact:

 

Wells Fargo Shareowner Services

P.O. Box 64856

St. Paul, MN 55164-0856

Telephone:    800-988-5238

Web site:       www.shareowneronline.com

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

Ernst & Young LLP, Cleveland, Ohio

 

Counsel

 

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP, Cleveland, Ohio

 

Stock Exchange Listing

 

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RPM International Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol “RPM”).

 

 

72    RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries

Exhibit 21.1

 

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(7/23/13)

 

Company Name

  

Place of Incorporation

2002 Perlindustria, S.L.U.    Spain
4Z-Co., Inc.    Pennsylvania (USA)
A/D Fire Protection Systems Corp.    Nevada (USA)
A/D Fire Protection Systems Inc.    Canada
Advanced Construction Materials Limited (Dormant)    United Kingdom
Agpro (N.Z.) Limited    New Zealand
AgriCoat NatureSeal Limited (83% JV)    United Kingdom
Aislamientos Ignifugos Del Norte, S.L.U.    Spain
Aislamientos Ignifugos Zona Centro, S.L.    Spain
Alteco Technik GmbH    Germany
Amtred Limited (Dormant)    United Kingdom
Anglo Building Products Limited (Dormant)    United Kingdom
API S.p.A.    Italy
API USA, Inc. (50% JV)    Florida (USA)
Argos Gestion, S.L.U.    Spain
Ascoat Contracting Pty. Ltd.    Australia
ATC Realty Limited    Scotland
AWCI Insurance Company, Ltd. (27.03% JV)    Bermuda
BLUE Line Equipment, LLC    Arizona (USA)
Bondex International, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
CAI-Tec GmbH    Switzerland
Canam Building Envelope Specialists Inc.    Canada
Carboline Company    Delaware (USA)
Carboline Dalian Paint Production Co., Ltd. (49% JV)    China
Carboline Dubai Corporation    Missouri (USA)
Carboline France S.A.S.    France
Carboline (India) Private Limited    India
Carboline International Corporation    Delaware (USA)
Carboline Italia S.p.A.    Italy
Carboline Korea Ltd. (49% JV)    Korea
Carboline Marine Europe AS    Norway
Carboline Norge AS    Norway
Chemical Specialties Manufacturing Corporation    Maryland (USA)
Chemrite Equipment Systems (Pty.) Ltd.    South Africa
Chemspec Europe Limited    United Kingdom
Chemtec Chemicals B.V.    Netherlands
Colcon NV    Belgium
Corgrate Fiberglass Systems, S.A. de C.V.    Mexico
Dane Color UK Limited    United Kingdom
DAP Brands Company    Delaware (USA)
DAP Holdings, LLC    Delaware (USA)
DAP Products Inc.    Delaware (USA)
Day-Glo Color Corp.    Ohio (USA)
Day-Glo Hong Kong Limited    Hong Kong
Dri-Eaz Products, Inc.    Washington (USA)
DRI-EAZ Products Limited    United Kingdom
Dryvit Holdings, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
Dryvit Systems, Inc.    Rhode Island (USA)
Dryvit Systems USA (Europe) Sp. zo.o.    Poland

 

** When a % is noted without JV, the remaining % of shares are held by the directors of the company.


Dryvit UK Limited    United Kingdom
Ecoloc NV    Belgium
Espan Corporation Pte. Ltd.    Singapore
Euclid Admixture Canada Inc.    Canada
The Euclid Chemical Company    Ohio (USA)
Euclid Chemical de Centroamérica, S.A.    Costa Rica
Euclid Chemical, Venezuela, S.A.    Venezuela
Euclid Ecuador, S.A.    Ecuador
Eucomex, S.A. de C.V.    Mexico
Failsafe Metering International Limited    United Kingdom
FEMA Alsace du Nord Lorraine S.àr.l.    France
FEMA Farben und Putze GmbH    Germany
FEMA Real Estate GmbH & Co. KG    Germany
Fibergrate Composite Structures Incorporated    Delaware (USA)
Fibergrate Composite Structures Limited    United Kingdom
FibreGrid Limited    United Kingdom
Finishworks, L.L.C.    Indiana (USA)
Finishworks, Inc.    Ohio (USA)
Finishworks PA. Inc.    Pennsylvania (USA)
First Continental Services Co.    Vermont (USA)
Flowcrete Asia Sdn. Bhd.    Malaysia
Flowcrete Australia Pty. Ltd.    Australia
Flowcrete Europe Limited (Dormant)    United Kingdom
Flowcrete France S.A.S.    France
Flowcrete Group Limited    United Kingdom
Flowcrete (Hong Kong) Limited    Hong Kong
Flowcrete India Private Limited    India
Flowcrete International Limited (Dormant)    United Kingdom
Flowcrete Middle East FZCO    United Arab Emirates
Flowcrete New Zealand Limited    New Zealand
Flowcrete North America, Inc.    Texas (USA)
Flowcrete Norway AS    Norway
Flowcrete Polska Sp. zo.o    Poland
Flowcrete S.A. (Pty.) Limited    South Africa
Flowcrete Sweden AB    Sweden
Flowcrete UK Limited    United Kingdom
GJP Holdings Limited    United Kingdom
Gloucester Co., Inc.    Massachusetts (USA)
Grandcourt NV    Netherlands Antilles
Grupo StonCor, S.A. de C.V.    Mexico
Guardian Protection Products, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
Hermeta GmbH    Germany
HiChem Paint Technologies Limited    New Zealand
HiChem Paint Technologies Pty. Ltd.    Australia
Hummervoll Industribelegg AS    Norway
II Rep-Z, Inc.    Pennsylvania (USA)
illbruck Holdings Limited (Dormant)    United Kingdom
illbruck Sealant Systems NV    Belgium
Industrial Flooring Services Limited (Dormant)    United Kingdom
Isocrete Project Management Limited    United Kingdom
Ivory Industrials (Pty.) Limited (Dormant)    South Africa
Japan Carboline Company Ltd. (50% JV)    Japan
Juárez Inmobiliaria, S.A.    Mexico
Kirker Enterprises, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
Kirker Europe Limited    Scotland

 

** When a % is noted without JV, the remaining % of shares are held by the directors of the company.


Kirker International Holdings, LLC    Delaware (USA)
Kirker International Limited    Scotland
KNE Holdings, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
Kop-Coat Australia Pty. Ltd.    Australia
Kop-Coat, Inc.    Ohio (USA)
Kop-Coat New Zealand Limited    New Zealand
LBG Distribution, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
LBG Holdings, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
Magnagro Industries Pte. Ltd. (Dormant)    Singapore
Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc.    Massachusetts (USA)
Mantrose UK Limited    United Kingdom
Martin Mathys NV    Belgium
Modern Masters Inc.    California (USA)
Monile France S.àr.l.    France
NatureSeal, Inc. (83% JV)    Delaware (USA)
New Ventures Funding, LLC    Delaware (USA)
New Ventures (UK) Limited    United Kingdom
New Ventures II (UK) Limited    United Kinddom
NMBFil, Inc. (fka Bondo Corporation)    Ohio (USA)
Nufins Limited (Dormant)    United Kingdom
Nullifire Limited (Dormant)    United Kingdom
Paint Centre Pty. Ltd.    Australia
Paramount Technical Products, Inc.    South Dakota (USA)
Parklin Management Group, Inc.    New Jersey (USA)
PDR GmbH (11.545% JV)    Germany
PDR Recycling GmbH & Co. KG (9.050% JV)    Germany
Perlita Y Vermiculita, S.L.U.    Spain
Perstorp Industrial Surfaces Limited (20% JV)    China
Pipeline & Drainage Manufacturing Limited    United Kingdom
Pipeline and Drainage Systems Limited    United Kingdom
Pitchmastic PMB Limited    United Kingdom
Plasite, S.A. de C.V. Mexico (Dormant)    Mexico
Portazul, S.A. (94%)    Dominican Republic
Productos Cave S.A.    Chile
Productos DAP de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.    Mexico
Radiant Color NV    Belgium
Redwood Transport, Inc. (In Liquidation)    Ohio (USA)
Republic Powdered Metals, Inc.    Ohio (USA)
RPM AL Holdings, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
RPM Asia Pte. Ltd. (Dormant)    Singapore
RPM/Belgium NV    Belgium
RPM Building Solutions Europe GmbH    Germany
RPM Building Solutions Group, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
RPM Canada, a General Partnership    Canada
RPM Canada Company    Canada
RPM Canada Investment Company    Canada
RPM CH, G.P.    Delaware (USA)
RPM China Pte. Ltd. (Dormant)    Singapore
RPM Consumer Holding Company    Delaware (USA)
RPM Enterprises, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
RPM Europe Holdco B.V.    Netherlands
RPM Europe SA    Belgium
RPM FCP Belgium SPRL    Belgium
RPM FCP I, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
RPM FCP II, Inc.    Delaware (USA)

 

** When a % is noted without JV, the remaining % of shares are held by the directors of the company.


RPM Funding Corporation    Delaware (USA)
RPM German Real Estate GmbH & Co. KG    Germany
RPM German Real Estate Management GmbH    Germany
RPM Germany GmbH    Germany
RPM Holdco Corp.    Delaware (USA)
RPM Holdings UK Limited (Dormant )    United Kingdom
RPM Industrial Holding Company    Delaware (USA)
RPM International Inc.    Delaware (USA)
RPM Ireland IP Limited    Ireland
RPM Lux Enterprises S.àr.l.    Luxembourg
RPM Lux Holdco S.àr.l.    Luxembourg
RPM New Horizons Belgium SCRL    Belgium
RPM New Horizons C.V.    Netherlands
RPM New Horizons Germany GmbH    Germany
RPM New Horizons Italy S.r.l.    Italy
RPM New Horizons, LLC    Delaware (USA)
RPM New Horizons Netherlands B.V.    Netherlands
RPM New Horizons Spain, S.L.U.    Spain
RPM New Horizons UK Limited    United Kingdom
RPM Nova Scotia ULC    Canada
RPM NVUK Limited    United Kingdom
RPM Performance Coatings Group, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
RPM Saudi Arabia LLC (80% JV)    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
RPM South America Participaçðes e Consultoria Empersaria Ltda.    Brazil
RPM United Kingdom G.P.    Non-registered UK Partnership.
RPM Ventures C.V.    Netherlands
RPM Ventures Netherlands B.V.    Netherlands
RPM WFG Finishworks Holdings, Inc.    Nevada (USA)
RPM Wood Finishes Group, Inc.    Nevada (USA)
RPM Wood Finishes - Hong Kong Limited    Hong Kong
RPM Wood Finishes Ltd. - Shanghai    China
RPOW France S.A.S.    France
RPOW UK Limited    United Kingdom
RSIF International Limited    Ireland
Rust-Oleum Argentina S.A.    Argentina
Rust-Oleum Australia Pty. Limited    Australia
Rust-Oleum Brands Company    Delaware (USA)
Rust-Oleum Corporation    Illinois (USA)
Rust-Oleum France S.A.S.    France
Rust-Oleum International, LLC    Delaware (USA)
Rust-Oleum Japan Corporation    Japan
Rust-Oleum Mathys Italia S.r.l. (Dormant )    Italy
Rust-Oleum Netherlands B.V.    Netherlands
Rust-Oleum Sales Company, Inc.    Ohio (USA)
Rust-Oleum UK Limited    United Kingdom
Sapphire Scientific Inc.    Arizona (USA)
Shanghai Tremco International Trading Co., Ltd. (Dormant )    China
Shieldcoate, Inc.    Indiana (USA)
Sino-British Flowcrete (Beijing) Trading Limited    China
Skagit Northwest Holdings, Inc.    Washington (USA)
Specialty Products Holding Corp.    Ohio (USA)
Star Holding AS    Norway
StonCor Africa (Pty.) Ltd.    South Africa
StonCor Australia Pty. Ltd.    Australia
StonCor Benelux B.V.    Netherlands

 

** When a % is noted without JV, the remaining % of shares are held by the directors of the company.


StonCor Corrosion Specialists Group Ltda.    Brazil
StonCor (Deutschland) GmbH    Germany
StonCor España SL    Spain
StonCor Group, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
StonCor Ireland Limited    Ireland
StonCor Lux S.ár.l    Luxembourg
StonCor Middle East LLC (49% JV)    United Arab Emirates
StonCor Namibia (Pty.) Ltd.    Namibia
StonCor Poland Sp. zo.o.    Poland
StonCor South Cone S.A.    Argentina
StonCor (Zhangjiagang Free Trade Zone) Trading Co., Ltd.    China
Stonhard de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.    Mexico
Stonhard Nederland B.V.    Netherlands
Stonhard S.A.S.    France
Stonhard (U.K.) Limited    United Kingdom
TCI, Inc.    Georgia (USA)
TCI Powder Coating Canada Inc.    Canada
TCI Powder Coatings de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.    Mexico
Tecnicas Aerograficas, S.L.U.    Spain
Tevco Enterprises, Inc.    New Jersey (USA)
Timberex International Limited (Dormant)    United Kingdom
Tor Coatings Limited    United Kingdom
Toxement, S.A.    Colombia
Tremco Asia Pacific Pty. Limited    Australia
Tremco Asia Pte. Ltd.    Singapore
Tremco Barrier Solutions, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
Tremco Far East Limited (99.999%)    Hong Kong
Tremco illbruck AB    Sweden
Tremco illbruck B.V.    Netherlands
Tremco illbruck Coatings Limited    United Kingdom
Tremco illbruck Dis Ticaret A.S.    Turkey
Tremco illbruck GmbH    Austria
Tremco illbruck GmbH & Co. KG    Germany
Tremco illbruck International GmbH    Germany
Tremco illbruck kft    Hungary
Tremco illbruck Limited    United Kingdom
Tremco illbruck L.L.C. (49% JV)    United Arab Emirates
Tremco illbruck NV    Belgium
Tremco illbruck ooo    Russia
Tremco illbruck OY    Finland
Tremco illbruck Productie B.V.    Netherlands
Tremco illbruck Production SAS    France
Tremco illbruck Produktion GmbH    Germany
Tremco illbruck SAS    France
Tremco illbruck, S.L.U.    Spain
Tremco illbruck Sp. zo.o.    Poland
Tremco illbruck s.r.o.    Czech Republic
Tremco illbruck Swiss AG    Switzerland
Tremco Incorporated    Ohio (USA)
Tremco (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.    Malaysia
Tremco Pty. Limited    Australia
Tremco Roofing & Facility Services Private Limited    India
Tremco Roofing UK Limited    United Kingdom
Tretobond Limited (Dormant)    United Kingdom
Tretol Group Limited (Dormant)    United Kingdom

 

** When a % is noted without JV, the remaining % of shares are held by the directors of the company.


Tretol Limited (Dormant)    United Kingdom
Universal Sealants (U.K.) Limited    United Kingdom
USL Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (25% JV)    Singapore
Vandex AG    Switzerland
Vandex Holding AG    Switzerland
Vandex International AG    Switzerland
Vandex Isoliermittel-Gesellschaft m.b.H    Germany
Viapol Ltda.    Brazil
Watco Directo, S.L.U.    Spain
Watco GmbH    Germany
Watco S.àr.l.    France
Watco UK Limited    United Kingdom
Watco USA, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.    Delaware (USA)
Weld Hold Limited    United Kingdom
Zinsser Brands Company    Delaware (USA)
Zinsser Holdings, LLC    Delaware (USA)

Note:  RPM International Inc. has a 23.15% interest in Kemrock Industries & Exports Ltd. (India).

 

** When a % is noted without JV, the remaining % of shares are held by the directors of the company.

Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of RPM International Inc. of our reports dated July 24, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of RPM International Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of RPM International Inc., included in the 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders of RPM International Inc..

Our audits also included the financial statement schedule of RPM International Inc. listed in Item 15(a). This schedule is the responsibility of RPM International Inc.’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audits. In our opinion, as to which the date is July 24, 2013, the financial statement schedule referred to above, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

 

(1) Registration Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 333-35967 and 333-60104, 1996 Stock Option Plan; 333-101512, Deferred Compensation Plan; 333-101501, 401(k) Trust and Plan and Union 401(k) Retirement Savings Trust and Plan; 333-117581, 2003 Restricted Stock Plan for Directors; 333-120067 and 333-168437, Amended and Restated 2004 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan; and 333-139906, 2007 Restricted Stock Plan); and

 

(2) Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-173395) of RPM International Inc.

of our reports dated July 24, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of RPM International Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of RPM International Inc., incorporated herein by reference, and our report included in the preceding paragraph with respect to the financial statement schedule of RPM International Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of RPM International Inc..

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Cleveland, Ohio

July 24, 2013

Exhibit No. 31.1

RULE 13a-14(a) CERTIFICATION

I, Frank C. Sullivan, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of RPM International Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ Frank C. Sullivan

Frank C. Sullivan

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: July 24, 2013

Exhibit No. 31.2

RULE 13a-14(a) CERTIFICATION

I, Russell L. Gordon, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of RPM International Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ Russell L. Gordon

Russell L. Gordon

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: July 24, 2013

Exhibit 32.1

Certification

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code)

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), the undersigned officer of RPM International Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), does hereby certify, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

 

  (1) The Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended May 31, 2013 (the “Form 10-K”) of the Company fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

 

  (2) The information contained in the Form 10-K fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in the Form 10-K.

Date: July 24, 2013

 

/s/ Frank C. Sullivan

Frank C. Sullivan

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

The foregoing Certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Form 10-K or as a separate disclosure document.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

Exhibit 32.2

Certification

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code)

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), the undersigned officer of RPM International Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), does hereby certify, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

 

  (1) The Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended May 31, 2013 (the “Form 10-K”) of the Company fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

 

  (2) The information contained in the Form 10-K fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in the Form 10-K.

Date: July 24, 2013

 

/s/ Russell L. Gordon

Russell L. Gordon

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

The foregoing Certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Form 10-K or as a separate disclosure document.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.