UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended MARCH 31, 2003
OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 1-1043
BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 36-0848180
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1 N. FIELD CT., LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS 60045-4811
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(847) 735-4700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X No
At MAY 9, 2003, there were 90,278,010 shares of common stock ($0.75 par value)
outstanding.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
2003 2002
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NET SALES $934.5 $866.7
Cost of sales 725.7 675.3
Selling, general and administrative expense 170.8 161.1
Litigation charge 25.0 --
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OPERATING EARNINGS 13.0 30.3
Interest expense (10.7) (11.0)
Other income 3.6 1.3
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EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 5.9 20.6
Income tax provision 2.1 7.4
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EARNINGS BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 3.8 13.2
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax -- (25.1)
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NET EARNINGS $ 3.8 $(11.9)
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BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 0.04 $ 0.15
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle -- (0.28)
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Net earnings $ 0.04 $(0.13)
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 0.04 $ 0.15
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle -- (0.28)
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Net earnings $ 0.04 $(0.13)
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AVERAGE SHARES USED FOR COMPUTATION OF:
Basic earnings per share 90.6 88.7
Diluted earnings per share 90.6 89.7
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2003, DECEMBER 31, 2002, AND MARCH 31, 2002
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
MARCH 31, December 31, March 31,
2003 2002 2002
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(UNAUDITED) (unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents, at cost,
which approximates market $ 280.0 $ 351.4 $ 143.6
Accounts and notes receivable, less
allowances of $31.5, $31.8 and $26.8 441.7 401.4 432.1
Inventories
Finished goods 293.4 272.5 294.9
Work-in-process 209.8 201.6 185.2
Raw materials 64.5 72.8 59.1
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Net inventories 567.7 546.9 539.2
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Prepaid income taxes 302.6 305.1 318.2
Prepaid expenses 43.4 49.5 31.6
Income tax refunds receivable -- 5.9 8.0
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CURRENT ASSETS 1,635.4 1,660.2 1,472.7
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PROPERTY
Land 67.9 68.3 65.3
Buildings and improvements 480.5 478.2 463.4
Equipment 998.2 998.2 964.5
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Total land, buildings and improvements
and equipment 1,546.6 1,544.7 1,493.2
Accumulated depreciation (888.2) (871.0) (818.1)
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Net land, buildings and improvements
and equipment 658.4 673.7 675.1
Unamortized product tooling costs 119.4 119.0 112.4
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NET PROPERTY 777.8 792.7 787.5
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OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill 463.0 452.8 444.1
Other intangibles 114.9 117.5 124.8
Investments 103.6 95.4 86.8
Other long-term assets 278.6 288.5 269.8
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OTHER ASSETS 960.1 954.2 925.5
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TOTAL ASSETS $3,373.3 $3,407.1 $3,185.7
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The notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2003, DECEMBER 31, 2002, AND MARCH 31, 2002
(IN MILLIONS)
MARCH 31, December 31, March 31,
2003 2002 2002
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(UNAUDITED) (unaudited)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term debt, including current
maturities of long-term debt $ 30.7 $ 28.9 $ 40.8
Accounts payable 281.0 291.2 214.5
Accrued expenses 650.5 685.5 631.3
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CURRENT LIABILITIES 962.2 1,005.6 886.6
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LONG-TERM DEBT
Notes, mortgages and debentures 588.1 589.5 599.1
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DEFERRED ITEMS
Income taxes 139.4 144.1 201.3
Postretirement and postemployment benefits 400.5 399.3 213.1
Compensation and other 177.3 166.8 146.6
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DEFERRED ITEMS 717.2 710.2 561.0
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COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock; authorized: 200,000,000
shares, $0.75 par value; issued:
102,538,000 shares 76.9 76.9 76.9
Additional paid-in capital 308.8 308.9 309.1
Retained earnings 1,116.5 1,112.7 1,067.5
Treasury stock, at cost:
12,286,000, 12,377,000 and
13,156,000 shares (226.6) (228.7) (246.8)
Unamortized ESOP expense and other (20.7) (22.2) (31.7)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (149.1) (145.8) (36.0)
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COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,105.8 1,101.8 1,139.0
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY $3,373.3 $3,407.1 $3,185.7
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The notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
(IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED)
2003 2002
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss) $ 3.8 $(11.9)
Depreciation and amortization 35.6 37.5
Change in accounting principle, net of tax -- 25.1
Changes in noncash current assets and current liabilities (110.3) (50.0)
Income taxes 6.0 31.3
Other, net 22.7 0.7
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES (42.2) 32.7
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (19.9) (16.3)
Investments (11.9) --
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired -- (8.8)
Other, net -- 2.4
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NET CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES (31.8) (22.7)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net issuances of commercial paper and other short-term debt 2.2 --
Stock options exercised 0.4 25.1
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 2.6 25.1
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (71.4) 35.1
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1 351.4 108.5
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT MARCH 31 $ 280.0 $143.6
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The notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2003, DECEMBER 31, 2002, AND MARCH 31, 2002
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Interim Financial Statements. The unaudited financial data of Brunswick
Corporation ("the Company") has been prepared pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain
information and disclosures normally included in financial statements and notes
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been
condensed or omitted. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified
to conform with the current-period presentation.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with, and have been
prepared in conformity with, the accounting principles reflected in the
consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company's
2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the 2002 Form 10-K). These interim results
include, in the opinion of management, all normal and recurring adjustments
necessary to present fairly the results of operations for the periods ended
March 31, 2003 and 2002. Due to the seasonality of the Company's businesses,
the interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be
expected for the remainder of the year.
The Company maintains its financial records on the basis of a fiscal year ending
on December 31, with the fiscal quarters ending on the Saturday closest to the
end of the period (thirteen-week periods). For ease of reference, all references
to period end dates have been presented as though the period ended on the last
day of the calendar month. The first quarter of fiscal year 2003 and 2002 ended
on March 28, 2003, and March 29, 2002, respectively.
New Accounting Standards. In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45), "Guarantor's Accounting and
Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of
Indebtedness of Others -- An Interpretation of FASB Statements No. 5, 57, and
107 and rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 34." This interpretation clarifies
the requirements for a guarantor's accounting for, and disclosures of, certain
guarantees issued and outstanding. FIN 45 also clarifies the requirements
related to the recognition of a liability by a guarantor at the inception of a
guarantee. FIN 45 is effective for guarantees entered into or modified after
December 31, 2002. The adoption of FIN 45 did not have a material impact on the
financial statements. See NOTE 3, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, for further
discussion.
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (FIN 46), "Consolidation
of Variable Interest Entities -- An Interpretation of Accounting Research
Bulletin (ARB) No. 51." This interpretation provides guidance on how to identify
variable interest entities and how to determine whether or not those entities
should be consolidated. FIN 46 applies to variable interest entities created
after January 31, 2003. The Company did not create any variable interest
entities after January 31, 2003. FIN 46 also applies in the first fiscal quarter
or interim period beginning after June 15, 2003 in which the Company holds a
variable interest in an entity that it acquired before February 1, 2003. The
Company is evaluating its interests in entities acquired before February 1,
2003, to determine the impact FIN 46 may have on the financial statements.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets
generally result from business acquisitions. The excess of cost over net assets
of businesses acquired is recorded as goodwill.
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142,
"Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," which requires that, effective January
1, 2002, goodwill and certain other intangible assets deemed to have an
indefinite useful life are no longer amortized. While amortization of goodwill
and
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certain other intangible assets is no longer permitted, these accounts must be
reviewed annually for impairment. In the second quarter of 2002, the Company
completed its impairment testing and recorded a one-time, non-cash charge of
$29.8 million pre-tax ($25.1 million after-tax, or $0.28 per diluted share) as a
cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle to reduce the carrying
amount of goodwill. The Company had previously restated the first quarter of
2002 to reflect the impairment charge effective January 1, 2002, as required
under SFAS No. 3, "Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial
Statements."
Stock-based Compensation. As it relates to stock options, the Company continues
to apply the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Under APB No. 25, no compensation
cost related to stock options granted has been recognized in the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Income because the option terms are fixed and the
exercise price equals the market price of the underlying stock on the grant
date. In accordance with SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation," the fair value of option grants is estimated on the date of grant
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model for pro forma footnote purposes.
Refer to Notes 1 and 12 to the consolidated financial statements in the 2002
Form 10-K for further disclosure of the Company's stock-based compensation. The
Company will continue to evaluate its accounting for stock options as additional
authoritative guidance is issued.
Effective December 31, 2002, the Company adopted the disclosure provisions of
SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and
Disclosure." The following table illustrates the effect on net income and
earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition
provisions of SFAS No. 123 to all its outstanding stock option plans as of March
31 (in millions, except per share data):
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31
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2003 2002
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Earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle:
As reported $3.8 $13.2
Less: Total stock-based employee compensation expense
determined under fair value based method for all
awards, net of tax 1.2 1.4
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Pro forma $2.6 $11.8
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Basic earnings per common share before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle:
As reported $0.04 $ 0.15
Pro forma 0.03 0.13
Diluted earnings per common share before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle:
As reported $0.04 $ 0.15
Pro forma 0.03 0.13
NOTE 2 - EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
There is no difference in the net earnings used to compute basic and diluted
earnings per share. The difference in the average number of shares of common
stock outstanding used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share is
primarily the average number of common stock equivalents relating to unexercised
outstanding employee stock options. The average number of common stock
equivalents relating to unexercised outstanding employee stock options
decreased from 1.0 million at March 31, 2002, to zero at March 31, 2003, due to
a decrease in the Company's average stock price.
Options to purchase 7.3 million and 1.4 million shares of common stock were
outstanding during the three months ending March 31, 2003 and 2002,
respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per
share because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of
the shares and, therefore, the effect would have been antidilutive.
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NOTE 3 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Financial Commitments. The Company has entered into agreements, which are
customary in the marine industry, that provide for the repurchase of its
products from a financial institution in the event of repossession upon a
dealer's default. Repurchases and losses incurred under these agreements have
not had a significant effect on the Company's results of operations. The maximum
potential repurchase commitments were approximately $181 million at March 31,
2003.
The Company also has various agreements with financial institutions that provide
limited recourse on customer obligations relating to bowling capital equipment,
fitness equipment and marine equipment sales. Recourse losses have not had a
significant effect on the Company's results of operations. The maximum potential
recourse liabilities outstanding under these programs at March 31, 2003 were
approximately $51 million.
The Company had outstanding standby letters of credit, surety bonds and other
financial guarantees of $173.6 million at March 31, 2003, representing
conditional commitments whereby a third party has guaranteed the Company's
ability to satisfy certain liabilities or obligations. Included in the amounts
for 2003 is a $79.8 million surety bond to secure payment of tax deficiencies
plus accrued interest related to the Company's appeal of a United States Tax
Court determination. Refer to Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements
of the 2002 Form 10-K for a description of the Company's reserve established in
connection with the Tax Court matter. Also, see NOTE 7, SUBSEQUENT EVENTS, for
further discussion. The Company also has $60.4 million of standby letters of
credit and surety bonds outstanding at March 31, 2003, primarily in connection
with its self-insurance workers' compensation program as required by its
insurance companies and various state agencies. Under certain circumstances,
such as an event of default under the Company's revolving credit facility, or in
the case of surety bonds, a ratings downgrade below investment grade, the
Company could be required to post collateral to support the outstanding letters
of credit and surety bonds. The remaining letters of credit, surety bonds and
other financial guarantees are comprised of guarantees of payment for subsidiary
debt, certain performance obligations and other guarantees issued in the
ordinary course of business.
Product Warranties. The Company records a liability for standard product
warranties at the time revenue is recognized. The liability is estimated using
historical warranty experience, projected claim rates and expected costs per
claim. The Company adjusts its liability for specific warranty matters when they
become known and are reasonably estimable. The Company's warranty reserves are
affected by product failure rates and material usage and labor costs incurred in
correcting a product failure. If these estimated costs differ from actual
product failure rates, and actual material usage and labor costs, a revision to
the warranty reserve would be required.
Additionally, the Company's customers may purchase a warranty contract that
extends product protection beyond the standard product warranty period. A
deferred liability is recorded based on the amount of contracts sold, and
recognized into income over the contract period in proportion to the costs
expected to be incurred.
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The following activity related to product warranty liabilities at March 31, 2003
and 2002, was recorded in Accrued Expenses and Deferred Items-Other (in
millions):
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31,
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2003 2002
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Balance at January 1 $ 168.3 $ 157.5
Provisions for contracts issued 20.7 20.6
Payments made (21.3) (16.8)
Aggregate changes for preexisting warranties (0.3) (0.1)
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Balance at March 31 $ 167.4 $ 161.2
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Legal and Environmental. The Company accrues for litigation exposure based upon
its assessment, made in consultation with counsel, of the likely range of
exposure stemming from the claim. In light of existing reserves, the Company's
litigation claims, when finally resolved, will not, in the opinion of
management, have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated
financial position. If current estimates for the cost of resolving any specific
claims are later determined to be inadequate, results of operations could be
adversely affected in the period in which additional provisions are required.
In February 2003, the United States Tax Court issued a ruling upholding the
disallowance by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of capital losses and other
expenses for 1990 and 1991 related to two partnership investments entered into
by the Company. Refer to Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements of
the 2002 Form 10-K for further description of the history and the Company's
reserves associated with this Tax Court matter. The Company will appeal the
recent Tax Court decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the District
of Columbia. If the Company does not prevail in its appeal, the Company would
owe approximately $135 million, consisting of $60 million in taxes due plus $75
million of interest, net of tax. The Company has previously settled a number of
other issues with the IRS on open tax years 1989 through 1994 and anticipates
favorable adjustments that would reduce the liability associated with the two
partnership investments to approximately $50 million, consisting of $28 million
in taxes due and $22 million in interest, net of tax. The Company has
established an adequate reserve for this contingency and does not anticipate any
material adverse effects on its consolidated financial position or results of
operations in the event of an unfavorable resolution of this matter. No
penalties have been asserted by the IRS to date, and the Company has not
provided for any penalties or interest on such penalties. See NOTE 7, SUBSEQUENT
EVENTS, for further discussion of this matter.
The Company is involved in certain legal and administrative proceedings under
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
and other federal and state legislation governing the generation and disposal of
certain hazardous wastes. These proceedings, which involve both on- and off-site
waste disposal or other contamination, in many instances seek compensation or
remedial action from the Company as a waste generator under Superfund
legislation, which authorizes action regardless of fault, legality of original
disposition or ownership of a disposal site. The Company has established
reserves based on a range of current cost estimates for all known claims.
The Company accrues for environmental remediation-related activities for which
commitments or clean-up plans have been developed and for which costs can be
reasonably estimated. All accrued amounts are generally determined in
coordination with third-party experts on an undiscounted basis and do not
consider recoveries from third parties until such recoveries are realized. In
light of existing reserves, the Company's environmental claims, when finally
resolved, will not, in the opinion of management, have a material adverse effect
on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. Refer
to Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements in the 2002 Form 10-K for
disclosure of the potential cash requirements of environmental proceedings as of
December 31, 2002.
See NOTE 7, SUBSEQUENT EVENTS, for a discussion of legal developments arising
after March 31, 2003.
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NOTE 4 - SEGMENT DATA
The following table sets forth net sales and operating earnings of each of the
Company's reportable segments for the quarters ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 (in
millions):
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31
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NET SALES OPERATING EARNINGS
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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Marine Engine $ 412.8 $ 370.4 $ 19.3 $ 24.7
Boat 378.6 353.9 14.1 3.3
Marine eliminations (61.2) (52.8) -- --
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Total Marine 730.2 671.5 33.4 28.0
Fitness (A) 119.2 105.0 (12.5) 8.9
Bowling & Billiards 85.1 90.2 8.4 8.5
Corporate/Other -- -- (16.3) (15.1)
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Total $ 934.5 $ 866.7 $ 13.0 $ 30.3
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(A) Operating earnings for the first quarter of 2003 include a $25.0
million pre-tax litigation charge discussed in NOTE 7, SUBSEQUENT
EVENTS.
NOTE 5 - ACQUISITIONS
The Company did not make any acquisitions in the first quarter of 2003.
Cash paid for acquisitions in the first quarter of 2002, net of cash acquired,
totaled $8.8 million from two transactions. First, on February 10, 2002, the
Company acquired Teignbridge Propellers, Ltd. (Teignbridge), which is
headquartered in Newton Abott, United Kingdom. Teignbridge is a manufacturer of
custom and standard propellers and underwater stern gear for inboard-powered
vessels. Second, the Company paid additional consideration relating to the 2001
acquisition of Hatteras Yachts, Inc.
Refer to Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements in the 2002 Form 10-K
for further disclosure of the Company's acquisitions.
NOTE 6 - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) includes minimum pension liability
adjustments, cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, and unrealized
derivative and investment gains and losses, all net of tax. Comprehensive income
for the quarters ended March 31, 2003 and 2002, is as follows (in millions):
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31
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2003 2002
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Net earnings (loss) $ 3.8 $ (11.9)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency cumulative translation adjustment 0.1 3.0
Net change in unrealized gains on investments (2.9) 4.7
Net change in accumulated unrealized derivative gains (losses) (0.5) 1.0
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) (3.3) 8.7
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Comprehensive income (loss) $ 0.5 $ (3.2)
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NOTE 7- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In April 2003, the Company elected to pay $62.0 million (approximately $50
million after-tax) in connection with a United States Tax Court matter that
will be appealed. The payment was comprised of $28 million in taxes due and $34
million of pre-tax interest ($22 million after-tax). The Company elected to make
this payment in order to avoid future interest costs in the event the appeal is
ultimately unsuccessful. The Company anticipates that as a result of this
payment, the $79.8 million surety bond requirement as discussed in NOTE 3,
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, will be removed.
The Company's Life Fitness Division entered into court-ordered mediation in an
effort to resolve a patent infringement lawsuit with Precor, a manufacturer of
fitness equipment. The lawsuit involves a dispute over patent rights held by
Precor relating to the design of a cross trainer. The parties have not reached a
final settlement of the lawsuit. However, in light of developments in connection
with the mediation, which concluded on May 10, 2003, the Company recorded a
$25.0 million charge to operating earnings in the first quarter of 2003 ($16.0
million after-tax, or $0.18 per diluted share) related to the litigation. This
charge has been reflected in the financial statements in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, as required for
subsequent events of this nature occurring prior to the release of the Company's
financial statements. Refer to Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies, in the
2002 Form 10-K for further discussion.
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ITEM 2. - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
MATTERS AFFECTING COMPARABILITY
The Company's operating results for 2003 include the operating results of
Monolith Corporation/Integrated Dealer Systems, a leading developer of dealer
management systems for dealers of marine products and recreational vehicles, and
Northstar Technologies, Inc., a supplier of premium marine navigation
electronics, from the acquisition dates of October 1, 2002, and December 16,
2002, respectively.
The Company's operating results for 2002 include the operating results of
Teignbridge Propellers, LTD., a manufacturer of custom and standard propellers
and underwater stern gear for inboard-powered vessels, from the acquisition date
of February 10, 2002.
The Company's Life Fitness Division entered into court-ordered mediation in an
effort to resolve a patent infringement lawsuit with Precor, a manufacturer of
fitness equipment. The lawsuit involves a dispute over patent rights held by
Precor relating to the design of a cross trainer. The parties have not reached a
final settlement of the lawsuit. However, in light of developments in connection
with the mediation, which concluded on May 10, 2003, the Company recorded a
$25.0 million charge to operating earnings in the first quarter of 2003 ($16.0
million after-tax, or $0.18 per diluted share) related to the litigation. This
charge has been reflected in the financial statements in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, as required for
subsequent events of this nature occurring prior to the release of the Company's
financial statements. Refer to Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies, in the
2002 Form 10-K for further discussion.
CONSOLIDATED
The following table sets forth certain amounts, ratios and relationships
calculated from the consolidated statements of income for the quarters ended
March 31, 2003 and 2002 (in millions, except per share data):
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31
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2003 2002
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Net sales $934.5 $866.7
Operating earnings (A) $ 13.0 $ 30.3
Earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 3.8 $ 13.2
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax (B) -- (25.1)
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Net earnings (loss) $ 3.8 $(11.9)
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Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $ 0.04 $ 0.15
Cumulative effect per share of change in accounting principle (B) -- (0.28)
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.04 $(0.13)
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EXPRESSED AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET SALES:
Gross margin 22.3% 22.1%
Selling, general and administrative expense 18.3% 18.6%
Operating margin 1.4% 3.5%
(A) Operating Earnings include a $25.0 million pre-tax litigation charge
discussed in NOTE 7, SUBSEQUENT EVENTS, to the Consolidated Financial
Statements and MATTERS AFFECTING COMPARABILITY above.
(B) The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," which requires that,
effective January 1, 2002, goodwill and certain other intangible assets
deemed to have an indefinite useful life are no longer amortized. While
amortization of goodwill and certain other intangible assets is no
longer permitted, these accounts must be reviewed annually for
impairment. In the second quarter of 2002, the Company completed its
impairment testing and recorded a one-time, non-cash charge of $29.8
million pre-tax ($25.1 million after-tax, or $0.28 per diluted share)
as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle to reduce
the carrying amount of goodwill. The Company had previously restated
the first quarter of 2002 to reflect the impairment charge effective
January 1, 2002, as required under SFAS No. 3, "Reporting Accounting
Changes in Interim Financial Statements."
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In the first quarter of 2003, the Company reported net sales of $934.5 million,
up 7.8 percent from the first quarter of 2002. This increase was primarily
attributable to an increase in sales in the Marine Engine, Boat and Fitness
segments partially offset by a decline in sales in the Bowling & Billiards
segment. Marine Engine segment sales increased due to higher revenues from
international markets, driven by favorable currency trends, and additional sales
associated with acquisitions completed in 2002. Boat segment sales increased due
to higher shipments in 2003. This is attributable to a change in the rate at
which dealers adjusted their inventories, rather than higher retail sales.
Fitness segment sales increased primarily due to higher sales of consumer and
commercial fitness equipment in both the domestic and international markets.
Bowling & Billiards segment sales decreased primarily due to a decline in
bowling capital equipment sales and weakened consumer demand for billiards
products.
Gross margin percentage in the first three months of 2003 increased to 22.3
percent from 22.1 percent. The 20 basis point increase was primarily due to
higher production in the Boat segment, leading to improved absorption of fixed
costs, and favorable foreign currency trends from a weakening dollar across the
Company's international operations. The increase in gross margin percentage from
these factors was partially offset by higher pension, healthcare and insurance
costs, and various factors in the Marine Engine segment including production
inefficiencies; lower production levels of outboard engines, which resulted in
lower absorption of fixed costs; a shift in sales mix towards lower horsepower
engines and low-emission outboard engines, which carry lower margins; and
reduced sales of higher margin parts and accessories.
Operating earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2003, totaled $13.0 million
compared with $30.3 million in the same period in 2002. Operating margins
decreased 210 basis points to 1.4 percent in the current quarter versus 3.5
percent a year ago. The decline in operating earnings and operating margins is
entirely attributed to the previously mentioned litigation charge. Management
believes that presentation of operating earnings with this litigation charge
excluded provides a more meaningful comparison to prior period results.
Excluding this charge, operating earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2003,
totaled $38.0 million compared with $30.3 million in the same period in 2002 and
operating margins increased 60 basis points to 4.1 percent in the current
quarter versus 3.5 percent a year ago. The increase in operating earnings was
primarily attributable to the sales increase partially offset by an increase in
selling, general and administrative costs, almost entirely associated with
higher pension, healthcare and insurance costs, and higher expenses arising from
late 2002 acquisitions, as well as increased investments in new product
development across all reportable segments.
Interest expense decreased $0.3 million, or 2.7 percent, in the first three
months of 2003 compared with the first three months of 2002, principally due to
a decline in the average level of outstanding debt.
Other income totaled $3.6 million in the current quarter compared with $1.3
million in the first quarter of 2002. The increase in other income is primarily
due to improved results from joint-venture investments and higher interest
income.
Average common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per share
for the quarter increased to 90.6 million in 2003 from 89.7 million in 2002. The
increase in average diluted shares outstanding reflects the effect of stock
options exercised since March 31, 2002, partially offset by a decrease in common
stock equivalents related to unexercised employee stock options as a result of a
decrease in the Company's average stock price.
EFFECTS OF THREATENED EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES TARIFF INCREASES. The Commission of
the European Communities has announced its intention to increase tariffs on
certain U.S. exports to the countries comprising the European Communities (EC)
in two trade disputes between the EC and the United States.
The first dispute concerns tax benefits for U.S. exporters under the U.S.
Foreign Sales Corporation/Extraterritorial Income Exclusion (FSC/ETI) tax
regimes, which have been declared in violation of U.S. obligations by the World
Trade Organization (WTO). If the EC's FSC/ETI sanctions become effective, a
substantial portion of the Company's bowling products exported to the EC may be
subject to an additional duty of up to 100 percent ad valorem. The U.S. Congress
is presently considering
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changes to U.S. tax laws to address the adverse WTO rulings. The EC has declared
that it will impose FSC/ETI sanctions by January 1, 2004, in the absence of
appropriate Congressional action. The Company's sales of U.S.-produced bowling
equipment into the EC during 2002 totaled approximately $33 million.
The second dispute concerns tariffs proposed by the EC in retaliation for steel
"safeguard" tariffs imposed by the United States. If the EC's tariff sanctions
become effective, a substantial portion of the Company's boats imported into the
EC may be subject to an additional duty of up to 30 percent ad valorem. A WTO
dispute settlement panel has ruled for the EC in this dispute, but the United
States has announced its intention to appeal that adverse ruling to the WTO
Appellate Body. A final ruling is expected by the end of 2003, but the Company
is unable to predict what that ruling may be. Although it is not possible to
determine the likely effects of these EC proposals, the Company is carefully
monitoring developments and will continue to evaluate potential strategies for
mitigating any adverse effects of the proposed tariffs. The Company's sales of
U.S.-produced boats into the EC during 2002 totaled approximately $50 million.
MARINE ENGINE SEGMENT
The following table sets forth Marine Engine segment results for the quarters
ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 (in millions):
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31
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2003 2002
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Net sales $412.8 $370.4
Operating earnings $ 19.3 $ 24.7
Operating margin 4.7% 6.7%
Capital expenditures $ 7.6 $ 3.5
Marine Engine segment sales, which include the Company's Mercury Marine and
Brunswick New Technologies divisions, increased $42.4 million, or 11.4 percent,
to $412.8 million in the first quarter of 2003 compared with the first quarter
of 2002. The primary drivers behind this increase was favorable currency trends
from a weakening dollar and higher engine sales volumes from international
operations. The sales increase was also due to higher wholesale shipments of
sterndrive engines in domestic markets and additional revenues associated with
acquisitions completed in the segment. This sales increase was partially offset
by a decrease in wholesale shipments of outboard engines in domestic markets due
to increased domestic and foreign competition, and a decrease in parts and
accessories sales due to unfavorable weather conditions in the first quarter of
2003.
Operating earnings for the segment decreased $5.4 million, or 21.9 percent, to
$19.3 million in the first quarter of 2003, compared with $24.7 million a year
ago. Operating margins fell 200 basis points to 4.7 percent in the first quarter
of 2003 when compared with the first quarter of 2002. The positive impact of
higher sales was offset by higher pension, healthcare and insurance costs;
production inefficiencies; the impact of lower production levels of outboard
engines, which resulted in lower absorption of fixed costs; a mix shift towards
sales of lower horsepower engines and low-emission outboard engines, which carry
lower margins; and reduced sales of higher margin parts and accessories.
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BOAT SEGMENT
The following table sets forth Boat segment results for the quarters ended March
31, 2003 and 2002 (in millions):
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31
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2003 2002
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Net sales $ 378.6 $ 353.9
Operating earnings $ 14.1 $ 3.3
Operating margin 3.7% 0.9%
Capital expenditures $ 6.3 $ 9.2
Boat segment sales increased $24.7 million, or 7.0 percent, to $378.6 million in
the first quarter of 2003 compared with $353.9 million in the first quarter of
2002. The sales increase was primarily due to higher shipments in 2003. This is
attributed to a change in the rate at which dealers adjusted their inventories,
rather than higher retail sales. In 2002, dealers significantly reduced their
wholesale purchases to lower their inventory levels. Reductions in dealer
inventories during 2003 occurred at a much lower rate and reflect more normal
seasonal activity. Also contributing to the increase in sales was reduced
discounting to dealers.
Operating earnings for the segment increased $10.8 million to $14.1 million in
the first quarter of 2003 compared with the same period in 2002. Operating
margins increased 280 basis points to 3.7 percent in the first quarter of 2003
compared with the first quarter of 2002. The increase in operating earnings was
due to higher sales volumes, as well as improved absorption of fixed costs due
to higher boat production levels and a reduction in warranty costs. This
increase in operating earnings was partially offset by an increase in variable
compensation costs.
FITNESS SEGMENT
The following table sets forth Fitness segment results for the quarters ended
March 31, 2003 and 2002 (in millions):
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31
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2003 2002
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Net sales $ 119.2 $ 105.0
Operating earnings (A) $ (12.5) $ 8.9
Operating margin (10.5)% 8.5%
Capital expenditures $ 2.9 1.5
(A) Operating Earnings include a $25.0 million pre-tax litigation
charge discussed in NOTE 7, SUBSEQUENT EVENTS, to the Consolidated
Financial Statements and MATTERS AFFECTING COMPARABILITY above.
Fitness segment sales increased $14.2 million, or 13.5 percent, to $119.2
million in the first quarter of 2003 compared with the first quarter of 2002.
This increase was primarily due to increased domestic commercial sales to health
club chains, governmental agencies and the military, as well as increased
domestic sales of consumer products, and higher revenues from international
markets due in part to the weakening of the U.S. dollar. Commercial and consumer
product sales also benefited from share gains attributed to the success of new
product and new model introductions, such as commercial stationary bikes,
independent steppers and home gyms. The sales increase was partially offset by a
decline in retail sales at the Company's Omni Fitness stores due to overall
weakness in the domestic economy and the impact of unfavorable weather.
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Operating earnings in the first quarter of 2003 decreased to an operating loss
of $12.5 million from operating earnings of $8.9 million compared with the first
quarter of 2002. Operating margins decreased to a negative 10.5 percent for the
first quarter of 2003 when compared to the same period last year. The decline in
operating earnings and operating margins is entirely attributed to the
previously mentioned litigation charge. Management believes that presentation of
operating earnings with this litigation charge excluded provides a more
meaningful comparison to prior period results. Excluding this charge, operating
earnings for the segment increased $3.6 million, or 40.4 percent, to $12.5
million in the first quarter of 2003 compared with the first quarter of 2002.
Operating margins increased 200 basis points to 10.5 percent for the first
quarter of 2003 when compared to the same period last year. Operating earnings
increased primarily due to higher sales partially offset by increased selling
costs.
BOWLING & BILLIARDS SEGMENT
The following table sets forth Bowling & Billiards segment results for the
quarters ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 (in millions):
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31
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2003 2002
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Net sales $ 85.1 $ 90.2
Operating earnings $ 8.4 $ 8.5
Operating margin 9.9% 9.4%
Capital expenditures $ 2.9 2.0
Bowling & Billiards segment sales decreased $5.1 million, or 5.7 percent, to
$85.1 million in the first quarter of 2003 compared with the first quarter of
2002, primarily due to weak consumer demand for billiards products and lower
sales volumes of bowling capital equipment. This decrease in sales was partially
offset by an increase in sales of after-market parts and supplies in the
domestic and international bowling equipment markets and a slight increase in
bowling retail center revenues.
Operating earnings in the first quarter of 2003 were comparable with the first
quarter of 2002. Operating margins increased 50 basis points to 9.9 percent for
the first quarter of 2003 when compared to the same period last year. Operating
earnings benefited from cost reduction programs, including global sourcing
initiatives, but were offset by a decrease in sales volume and an increase in
pension costs.
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CASH FLOW, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The following table sets forth an analysis of cash flow for the three-month
periods ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 (in millions):
QUARTER ENDED
MARCH 31
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2003 2002
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Net income (loss) $ 3.8 $ (11.9)
Interest expense 10.7 11.0
Depreciation & amortization 35.6 37.5
Income tax provision 2.1 7.4
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, net of tax -- 25.1
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EBITDA* 52.2 69.1
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Changes in working capital (110.3) (50.0)
Interest expense (10.7) (11.0)
Tax refunds, net 3.9 23.9
Other 22.7 0.7
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Cash provided by (used for) operating activities (42.2) 32.7
Cash used for investing activities ** (31.8) (13.9)
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Free cash flow * $ (74.0) $ 18.8
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* EBITDA is presented to assist in the analysis of cash flow
from operations. Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from
operating and investing activities, excluding acquisition and
financing activities. These measures are not intended as an
alternative measure of operating results or cash flow from
operations, as determined in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States.
The Company uses these financial measures, both in presenting
its results to stockholders and the investment community, and
in its internal evaluation and management of its businesses.
Management believes that these financial measures, and the
information they provide, are useful to investors because they
permit investors to view the Company's performance using the
same tools that management uses to gauge progress in achieving
its stated goals. Management believes that the non-GAAP
financial measure "EBITDA" is also useful to investors as it
is commonly used in financial analysis. Management believes
that the non-GAAP financial measure "Free Cash Flow" is also
useful to investors because it is an indication of cash flow
that may be available to fund further investment in future
growth initiatives.
** Comprised principally of capital expenditures and excludes
acquisition and disposition activities.
The Company's major sources of funds for investments and dividend payments are
cash generated from operating activities, available cash balances and selected
borrowings.
In the first three months of 2003, net cash used for operating activities
totaled $42.2 million compared with net cash provided by operating activities of
$32.7 million in first three months of 2002.
The $74.9 million decrease in net cash used for operating activities versus the
prior year is largely attributed to an increase in working capital. Cash used
for operating activities included changes in working capital that resulted in a
use of cash of $110.3 million in 2003 versus a use of cash of $50.0 million in
2002. The higher use of cash from working capital in the first quarter of 2003
is the result of variable compensation payments in the first quarter of 2003 and
cash generated from a reduction in Boat segment inventories in the first quarter
of 2002 that did not recur in 2003 partially offset by the reserve established
in the first quarter of 2003 for the aforementioned litigation.
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Cash flow from operating activities in the first three months of 2003 reflects a
decrease in income tax related cash flows compared to the first three months of
2002. The net tax refunds for the three months ended March 31, 2002, resulted
primarily from the divestiture of the beverage cooler business completed in late
2001. Other cash provided by operating activities was $22.7 million during the
three months ended March 31, 2003, versus cash provided of $0.7 million in 2002,
primarily due to the recognition of pension expense in excess of contributions
and an earlier than anticipated collection of a long-term note receivable.
Cash flows from investing activities included capital expenditures of $19.9
million in 2003, compared with $16.3 million in 2002. Additionally, the Company
did not make any acquisitions in the first three months of 2003, compared with
consideration paid for acquisitions of $8.8 million in the first three months of
2002. The Company invested $11.9 million during the first three months of 2003
in Bella-Veneet OY, a boat manufacturer located in Finland, and Brunswick
Acceptance Company LLC, a financial products and services joint venture
discussed below.
Cash flow from financing activities decreased $22.5 million to $2.6 million in
2003, as the Company received $0.4 million from stock options exercised compared
with $25.1 million during the first three months of 2002.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $280.0 million at March 31, 2003 down $71.4
million from $351.4 million at December 31, 2002. Total debt at March 31, 2003
increased $0.4 million to $618.8 million, versus $618.4 million at December 31,
2002, and debt-to-capitalization ratios at both of these dates were 35.9
percent. The Company has a $350.0 million long-term revolving credit agreement
with a group of banks as described in Note 10 in the 2002 Form 10-K, that serves
as support for commercial paper borrowings. There were no borrowings under the
revolving credit agreement during the first three months of 2003. The Company
has the ability to issue up to $100.0 million in letters of credit under the
revolving credit facility, with $69.8 million in outstanding letters of credit
at March 31, 2003. The Company had borrowing capacity of $280.2 million under
the terms of the revolving credit agreement at March 31, 2003. The Company also
has $600.0 million available under a universal shelf registration statement
filed in 2001 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the issuance of
equity and/or debt securities.
The adverse conditions in the equity markets, along with the low interest rate
environment, have had an unfavorable impact on the funded status of the
Company's domestic qualified defined benefit pension plans. There was no legal
requirement under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to fund
these plans in 2002. Nevertheless, the Company contributed $45.0 million in
cash to the qualified pension plans during 2002 and funded $8.3 million to
cover benefit payments in the unfunded nonqualified pension plan. No
contributions were made to pension plans in the first quarter of 2003. However,
the Company made a voluntary cash contribution of $10.0 million on April 30,
2003, and anticipates making additional contributions of approximately $30
million during the remainder of 2003 to achieve its funding objectives.
The Company established a joint venture in 2002 with Transamerica Distribution
Finance to provide financial products and services to customers of the Company's
domestic marine businesses. The venture, Brunswick Acceptance Company, LLC
(BAC), became operational in January of 2003 and provides secured wholesale
floor-plan financing to the Company's boat dealers. In addition, the parties
contemplate that BAC will purchase and service a portion of Mercury Marine's
domestic accounts receivable for its boatbuilder and dealer customers and may
provide other financial services in the future in support of the Company's
marine businesses. The Company owns a 15 percent interest in the joint venture
initially, but will increase its ownership to 49 percent by July 15, 2003. The
Company expects to receive approximately $75 to $100 million resulting from the
initial sale of select Mercury Marine domestic receivables in mid-2003 and
intends to contribute approximately $30 million to fund its share of BAC's
equity requirements in 2003.
The Company's financial flexibility and access to capital markets are supported
by its balance sheet position, investment-grade credit ratings and ability to
generate significant cash from operating activities. Management believes that
there are adequate sources of liquidity to meet the Company's short-term and
long-term needs.
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LEGAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
In February 2003, the United States Tax Court issued a ruling upholding the
disallowance by the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) of capital losses and other
expenses for 1990 and 1991 related to two partnership investments entered into
by the Company. Refer to Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements of
the 2002 Form 10-K for further description of the history and the Company's
reserves associated with this Tax Court matter. The Company will appeal the
recent Tax Court decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the
District of Columbia. If the Company does not prevail in its appeal, the
Company would owe approximately $135 million, consisting of $60 million in
taxes due plus $75 million of interest, net of tax. The Company has previously
settled a number of other issues with the IRS on open tax years 1989 through
1994 and anticipates favorable adjustments that would reduce the liability
associated with the two partnership investments to approximately $50 million,
consisting of $28 million in taxes due and $22 million in interest, net of tax.
The Company has established an adequate reserve for this contingency and does
not anticipate any material adverse effects to its consolidated financial
position or results of operations in the event of an unfavorable resolution of
this matter. No penalties have been asserted by the IRS to date, and the
Company has not provided for any penalties or interest on such penalties. See
NOTE 7, SUBSEQUENT EVENTS, for further discussion of this matter.
The Company's Life Fitness Division entered into court-ordered mediation in an
effort to resolve a patent infringement lawsuit with Precor, a manufacturer of
fitness equipment. The lawsuit involves a dispute over patent rights held by
Precor relating to the design of a cross trainer. The parties have not reached
a final settlement of the lawsuit. However, in light of developments in
connection with the mediation, which concluded on May 10, 2003, the Company
recorded a $25.0 million charge to operating earnings in the first quarter of
2003 ($16.0 million after-tax, or $0.18 per diluted share) related to the
litigation. This charge has been reflected in the financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States,
as required for subsequent events of this nature occurring prior to the release
of the Company's financial statements. Refer to Note 7, Commitments and
Contingencies in the 2002 Form 10-K for further discussion.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
There have been no material changes in the Company's critical accounting
policies since the filing of its 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K. As discussed
in our annual report, the preparation of the consolidated financial statements
in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires
management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amount of
reported assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues
and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results may differ from those
estimates.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this Form 10-Q are forward looking as defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve
certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ
materially from expectations as of the date of this filing. These risks include,
but are not limited to, the impact of the war in Iraq and SARS on the global
economy; the effect of a weak U.S. economy on consumer confidence and thus the
demand for marine, fitness, billiards and bowling equipment and products; the
impact of interest rates, fuel prices and weather conditions on demand for
marine products; the ability to maintain effective distribution; competitive
pricing pressures; inventory adjustments by major dealers and retailers; the
financial strength of dealers and independent boat builders; the success of
inventory reduction efforts; adverse foreign economic conditions; foreign
economic conditions and shifts in currency exchange rates; the ability to
complete environmental remediation efforts and resolve claims and litigation at
the cost estimated; the success of marketing and cost-management programs; the
Company's
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ability to develop and produce new products and maintain product
quality and service standards; new and competing technologies; imports from Asia
and increased competition from Asian competitors; the ability to successfully
integrate acquisitions; the effect of weak financial markets on pension expense
and funding levels; the success of global sourcing and supply chain initiatives;
and possible increases in tariffs on the Company's boat and bowling equipment
sales into Europe. Additional factors are included in the 2002 Form 10-K.
ITEM 3. - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange
rates, interest rates and commodity prices. The Company enters into various
hedging transactions to mitigate these risks in accordance with guidelines
established by the Company's management. The Company does not use financial
instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The Company's risk management
objectives are described in Notes 1 and 8 of the 2002 Form 10-K.
ITEM 4. - DISCLOSURE CONTROLS
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the
Company (its principal executive officer and principal financial officer,
respectively) have evaluated the Company's disclosure controls and procedures
(as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c)) as of a date within
90 days of the date of the filing of this Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon that
evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have
concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in
timely alerting them to material information required to be included in the
Company's periodic SEC filings relating to the Company (including its
consolidated subsidiaries). There were no significant changes in the Company's
internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these
controls subsequent to the date of such evaluation.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Note 3 to Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and
Analysis in Part I of this Quarterly Report is hereby incorporated by reference.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
At the April 30, 2003, Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company, George W.
Buckley, Michael J. Callahan, Manuel A. Fernandez, Peter B. Hamilton and Roger
W. Schipke were elected directors of the Company for terms expiring at the 2006
Annual Meeting. The numbers of shares voted with respect to these directors
were:
NOMINEE FOR WITHHELD
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George W. Buckley 81,184,417 2,854,750
Michael J. Callahan 80,322,965 3,716,202
Manual A. Fernandez 77,749,288 6,289,879
Peter B. Hamilton 82,174,261 1,864,906
Roger W. Schipke 82,185,082 1,854,085
At the Annual meeting, the Board of Director's adoption of the Company's 2003
Stock Incentive Plan was ratified pursuant to the following vote:
NUMBER OF SHARES
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For 68,500,022
Against 7,447,974
Abstain 789,842
At the Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors' appointment of Ernst & Young LLP
as auditors for the Company and its subsidiaries for the year 2003 was ratified
pursuant to the following vote:
NUMBER OF SHARES
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For 80,732,046
Against 2,691,855
Abstain 615,268
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits.
99.1 Certification of CEO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.2 Certification of CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
(Registrant)
May 15, 2003 By: /s/ PETER G. LEEMPUTTE
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Peter G. Leemputte
Vice President and Controller
*Mr. Leemputte is signing this report both as a duly authorized officer and as
the principal accounting officer.
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CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
I, George W. Buckley, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Brunswick
Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly 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 quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and
we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures 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 quarterly report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to
the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation
Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based
on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of
registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the
registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management
or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant's internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in
internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect
internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation,
including any corrective actions with regard to significant
deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: May 15, 2003
/s/ GEORGE W. BUCKLEY
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George W. Buckley
Chief Executive Officer
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CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
I, Victoria J. Reich, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Brunswick
Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly 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 quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and
we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures 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 quarterly report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to
the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation
Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based
on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of
registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the
registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management
or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant's internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in
internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect
internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation,
including any corrective actions with regard to significant
deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: May 15, 2003
/s/ VICTORIA J. REICH
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Victoria J. Reich
Chief Financial Officer
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