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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
[ ] 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 1-2227
CROWN CORK & SEAL COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 23-1526444
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
One Crown Way 19154
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
215-698-5100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicated 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 ___
There were 128,575,570 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 30, 1997.
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Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In millions except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended March 31, 1997 1996
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Net sales $ 1,937.3 $ 1,551.2
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Cost, expenses & other income
Cost of products sold,
excluding depreciation and amortization 1,544.4 1,285.8
Depreciation and amortization 139.3 94.6
Selling and administrative expense 103.9 69.6
Gain on sale of assets ( 6.1) ( 9.5)
Interest expense, net of interest income 85.3 49.4
Translation and exchange adjustments 1.1 2.3
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1,867.9 1,492.2
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Income before income taxes 69.4 59.0
Provision for income taxes 25.8 18.9
Minority interest,
net of equity earnings ( 4.6) ( 8.8)
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Net income 39.0 31.3
Preferred stock dividends 5.9 2.2
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Net income available
to common shareholders $ 33.1 $ 29.1
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Earnings per average common share $ .26 $ .28
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Dividends per common share $ .25 $ .25
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Average common shares outstanding 128,479,826 105,120,482
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Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to improve comparability.
The financial statements for 1996 include the operations of CarnaudMetalbox
from the acquisition date of February 22, 1996.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Condensed)
(In millions except per share data)
(Unaudited)
March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 198.9 $ 160.4
Receivables 1,466.1 1,349.3
Inventories 1,467.7 1,423.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 333.5 358.4
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Total current assets 3,466.2 3,291.9
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Long-term notes and receivables 91.8 82.2
Investments 86.3 90.3
Goodwill, net of amortization 4,803.4 4,809.9
Property, plant and equipment 3,723.5 3,717.3
Other non-current assets 651.7 598.6
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Total $12,822.9 $12,590.2
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Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities
Short-term debt $ 1,757.3 $ 1,105.8
Current portion of long-term debt 35.3 48.5
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,392.1 2,460.9
United States and foreign income taxes 59.5 47.3
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Total current liabilities 4,244.2 3,662.5
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Long-term debt, excluding current maturities 3,634.1 3,923.5
Postretirement and pension liabilities 737.6 738.9
Other non-current liabilities 447.0 458.2
Minority interests 246.1 243.8
Shareholders' equity 3,513.9 3,563.3
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Total $12,822.9 $12,590.2
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Book value per common share $23.29 $23.69
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Condensed)
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended March 31, 1997 1996
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $ 39.0 $ 31.3
Depreciation and amortization 139.3 94.6
Gain on sale of assets ( 5.3) ( 5.6)
Equity in earnings of joint ventures,
net of dividends received 1.8 2.8
Minority interest in earnings of subsidiaries 1.9 4.5
Change in assets and liabilities,
other than debt ( 434.1) ( 66.0)
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Net cash (used in)
provided by operating activities ( 257.4) 61.6
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Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures ( 106.2) ( 135.0)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired ( 10.0) (1,566.7)
Proceeds from sale of property,
plant and equipment 15.0 12.8
Other, net ( .4) ( .4)
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Net cash used in investing activities ( 101.6) (1,689.3)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from long-term debt 1,809.8
Payments of long-term debt ( 253.9) ( 80.4)
Net change in short-term debt 693.2 ( 7.8)
Dividends paid ( 38.0) ( 32.0)
Common stock issued under various
employee benefit plans 3.3 3.0
Minority contributions, net of dividends paid ( .8) 14.0
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Net cash provided by financing activities 403.8 1,706.6
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Effect of exchange rate changes
on cash and cash equivalents ( 6.3) ( 7.6)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents 38.5 71.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 160.4 68.1
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $198.9 $ 139.4
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1997 1996
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Schedule of non-cash investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses:
Fair value of assets acquired $70.0 $7,329.3
Liabilities assumed ( 3,415.7)
Note payable ( 60.0)
Issuance of common stock ( 1,562.4)
Issuance of 4.5% convertible preferred stock ( 520.8)
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Cash paid $10.0 $1,830.4
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Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to improve comparability.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
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Minimum Cumulative
Preferred Common Paid-In Retained Pension Translation Treasury
Stock Stock Capital Earnings Liability Adjustments Stock Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1996 $520.8 $779.0 $1,567.3 $1,185.0 ($14.8) ($337.1) ($136.9) $3,563.3
Net income 39.0 39.0
Dividends declared:
Common ( 32.1) ( 32.1)
Preferred ( 5.9) ( 5.9)
Common stock issued
under employee benefit plans 2.7 .6 3.3
Translation adjustments ( 53.7) ( 53.7)
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Balance at March 31, 1997 $520.8 $779.0 $1,570.0 $1,186.0 ($14.8) ($390.8) ($136.3) $3,513.9
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Minimum Cumulative
Preferred Common Paid-In Retained Pension Translation Treasury
Stock Stock Capital Earnings Liability Adjustments Stock Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1995 $592.5 $ 182.7 $1,049.0 ($32.1) ($191.7) ($139.2) $1,461.2
Net income 31.3 31.3
Common stock issued
in business combination 186.5 1,375.9 1,562.4
4.5% convertible preferred
stock issued in
business combination $520.8 520.8
Dividends declared: ( 32.0) ( 32.0)
Common ( 2.2) ( 2.2)
Preferred
Common stock issued under
employee benefit plans 2.2 .8 3.0
Translation adjustments 22.6 22.6
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Balance at March 31, 1996 $520.8 $779.0 $1,560.8 $1,046.1 ($32.1) ($169.1) ($138.4) $3,567.1
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
A. Statement of Information Furnished
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated and condensed financial
statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with Form 10-Q
instructions. In the opinion of management, these consolidated financial
statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial
position of Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. as of March 31, 1997, and the
results of its operations and cash flows for the periods ended March 31, 1997
and 1996, respectively. These results have been determined on the basis of
generally accepted accounting principles and practices consistently applied.
Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in
financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, have been condensed or omitted. The accompanying Consolidated
Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and notes thereto incorporated by reference in the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
B. Restructuring
The Company has made an assessment of the restructuring and exit costs to
be incurred relative to the acquisition of CarnaudMetalbox(CMB). Affected by
the plan of restructuring are forty regional administrative offices and plants
to be closed and approximately fifty-two regional administrative offices and
plants to be reorganized. The plan of restructuring which commenced at the end
of the first quarter of 1996 is expected to be substantially completed during
1997. Since commencement of the plan of restructuring, the Company has
determined alternative sites for manufacture and qualified the new manufacturing
sites with customers. As of March 31, 1997, the Company had accrued
approximately $534 for the costs associated with restructuring CMB operations
and included such costs in the purchase price of CMB in accordance with purchase
accounting requirements. These costs comprise severance pay and benefits,
write-down of assets, lease termination and other exit costs. The cost of
providing severance pay and benefits for the reduction of approximately 6,500
employees is estimated at approximately $257 and is primarily a cash expense.
Employees to be terminated include most, if not all, employees at each office or
plant to be closed and selected employees at those plants to be reorganized
including salaried employees and employees of the respective unions represented
at each plant site. The write-down of assets (principally property, plant and
equipment) is estimated at approximately $217 and has been reflected as a
reduction in the carrying value of the Company's assets. Lease termination and
other exit costs, primarily repayments of government grants and subsidies, are
estimated at approximately $60 and are primarily cash expenses. The $534 in
restructuring costs recorded in connection with the CMB acquisition includes the
$95 restructuring charge announced in 1996 by CarnaudMetalbox Asia Ltd., a
subsidiary of the Company. The balance of the restructuring reserves (excluding
the write-down of assets which is reflected as a reduction of the related asset
account) is included within accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
The Company estimates that the plan of restructuring CMB operations, when
complete, will generate annual cost savings of approximately $160 ($105
after-tax) on a full year basis. It is also estimated that capital expenditures
of approximately $100 will be made to expand and upgrade other facilities to
minimize the adverse effects of the restructuring on existing business and
customer relationships.
The components of restructuring are as follows:
Balance Balance
at Provisions Transfer at
December 31, for CMB 1997 against March 31,
1996 businesses activity assets 1997
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Employee costs $222.1 ($11.9) ($24.6) $185.6
Writedown of assets 32.0 ($32.0)
Lease termination and
other exit costs 37.6 11.5 ( 7.8) 41.3
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$259.7 $ 31.6 ($32.4) ($32.0) $226.9
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The foregoing restructuring charges and related cost savings represent the
Company's best estimates, but necessarily make numerous assumptions with respect
to industry performance, general business and economic conditions, raw materials
and product pricing levels, the timing of implementation of the restructuring
and related employee reductions and facility closings and other matters many of
which are outside the Company's control. The Company's estimate of cost savings,
which is unaudited, is not necessarily indicative of future performance, which
may be significantly more or less favorable than as set forth above and is
subject to the considerations described herein on page 12 under
"Forward-Looking Statements" within Item 2 -"Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition". Shareholders
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the estimates or the underlying
assumptions and should appreciate that such information may not necessarily
be updated to reflect circumstances existing after the date hereof or
to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
C. Inventories
March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
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Finished Goods $ 686.4 $ 529.8
Work in Process 213.2 210.7
Raw Material 416.0 550.1
Supplies and Repair Parts 152.1 133.2
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$1,467.7 $1,423.8
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D. Earnings per share
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board released SFAS
No. 128, Earnings per Share, which replaces Accounting Principles Board Opinion
No. 15. SFAS No. 128 is effective for both interim and annual periods ending
after December 15, 1997. Primary EPS will be replaced by basic EPS. The
calculation for basic EPS excludes any potentially dilutive securities. On a
pro-forma basis, basic EPS is the same as primary EPS as presented within this
report. Fully diluted EPS will be replaced by diluted EPS. Pro forma diluted EPS
is the same as basic EPS as assumed conversion of potentially dilutive
securities would be anti-dilutive. Dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS
will be required on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Income.
E. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized ($1.6 and $.9 for
1997 and 1996, respectively), were $103.6 and $71.2 during the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Cash payments for income taxes
amounted to $5.4 and $18.0 during the three months ended March 31, 1997 and
1996, respectively.
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Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations
and Financial Condition
(in millions, except share, per share, employee,
shareholder and statistical data)
Introduction
The following discussion presents management's analysis of the results
of operations for the three months ended March 31, 1997, compared to the
corresponding period in 1996 and the changes in financial condition and
liquidity from December 31, 1996. This discussion should be read in
conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996, along with the consolidated financial statements and
related notes included in and referred to within this report.
Results of Operations
Net Income and Earnings Per Share
Net income available to common shareholders for the quarter ended
March 31, 1997 was $33.1, an increase of 13.7% when compared to the
respective prior year amount of $29.1. Earnings per common share decreased
by 7.1% to $.26 from $.28 a year earlier and reflects a 22.2% increase in
average common shares outstanding.
If the acquisition of CMB occurred on January 1, 1996, comparative pro
forma net income and earnings per share would have been $8.0 and $.06,
respectively, for the first quarter of 1996.
Net Sales
Net sales in the quarter increased 24.9% from $1,551.2 in 1996 to
$1,937.3 in 1997. If the acquisition of CMB had occurred on January 1,
1996, comparative pro forma net sales would have been $2,157.0 for
the first quarter of 1996. Sales from domestic operations decreased by
5.4% and those in non-U.S. markets increased by 57.3% due primarily to the
contributions from the CMB acquisition. Domestic sales accounted for
39.1% of consolidated net sales in 1997 as compared to 49.7% a year
earlier. The appreciation of the U.S. dollar against other currencies,
primarily those in Europe, decreased consolidated net sales by $48
inthe first quarter as compared to 1996. An analysis of comparative net
sales by operating division follows:
Net Sales
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First Quarter Increase (Decrease)
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Division: 1997 1996 $ %
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Americas $816.5 $ 860.6 ( 44.1) ( 5.1)
European 956.4 559.7 396.7 70.9
Asia-Pacific 97.4 83.5 13.9 16.6
Other 67.0 47.4 19.6 41.4
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$1,937.3 $1,551.2 386.1 24.9
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Net sales within the Americas Division declined $44.1 or 5.1% for
the three months ended March 31, 1997 as compared to the same period in
1996. The decline was due primarily to (i) decreased raw material prices
which forced decreases in selling prices, primarily in PET bottles and
aluminum cans and ends, (ii) unit sales volume decreases in PET containers
and (iii) continued sluggish demand for all products in Mexico which was
the result of the weakened peso and the loss of consumer purchasing power;
partially offset by (i) unit sales volume increases in beverage, aerosol
and food cans and (ii) initial sales volumes at the Company's new beverage
can plant in Brazil. Competitive pressures continue to affect selling
prices on most product lines.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis (Continued)
Net sales in the European Division were 70.9% higher in the quarter
ended March 31, 1997 due to the consolidation of CMB activity for a full
quarter versus only five weeks in the first quarter of 1996. The
appreciation of the U.S. dollar against most European currencies decreased
division sales by $46 in the first quarter compared to 1996. Excluding the
translation effect on sales and the impact of an additional seven weeks
activity, sales were down 6.4% compared to the prior year quarter. The
decrease in sales is primarily due to (i) lower PET resin costs passed on
to customers in the form of lower selling prices and (ii) ongoing
restructuring effects, including the elimination of products with negative
contribution. Unit sales volumes were generally in line with the prior year
with the exception of food cans which experienced market softness in
France, Germany and Italy.
Net sales in the Asia-Pacific Division have increased due to the
consolidation of CMB activity for a full quarter versus only five weeks in
the first quarter of 1996. Unit sales volumes of beverage cans increased in
China, Thailand and Vietnam, while food can unit sales volumes increased in
Thailand and were stronger than expectations in Singapore. Excess beverage
can capacity and aggressive competition continue to erode selling prices in
China. In Malaysia, three-piece can sales were very soft due to a market
shift from three-piece to two-piece in beverage cans and declining fruit
markets.
Cost of Products Sold
Cost of products sold, excluding depreciation and amortization, was
$1,544.4 for the quarter ended March 31, 1997, a 20.1% increase compared to
$1,285.8 for the same period in 1996. The increase reflects (i) a full
quarter of CMB activity in 1997 as compared to only five weeks activity in
the first quarter of 1996 and (ii) increased unit sales volumes in many
product lines; offset by decreased costs of raw materials.
As a percentage of net sales, cost of products sold was 79.7% as
compared to 82.9% in the same period of 1996. This improvement has resulted
from (i) increased unit sales volumes, (ii) benefits derived from the
Company's continuing cost containment and restructuring programs and (iii)
the effect of decreases in raw material costs.
Selling and Administrative
Selling and administrative expenses for the quarter ended March 31,
1997 were $103.9, an increase of 49.3% over the first quarter of 1996. As a
percentage of net sales, selling and administrative expenses were 5.4% in
the first quarter as compared to 4.5% for the same period of 1996. The
increase in 1997 costs and percentage to net sales is directly related
to the consolidation of CMB activity for a full quarter in 1997 versus only
five weeks in the first quarter of 1996.
Operating Income
For the quarter ended March 31, 1997, consolidated operating income
increased $48.5 or 47.9% compared to the same period in 1996. Operating
income as a percentage of net sales was 7.7% for the first quarter of 1997
as compared to 6.5% in 1996. An analysis of operating income by operating
division follows:
Operating Income
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First Quarter Increase (Decrease)
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Division: 1997 1996 $ %
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Americas $53.2 $25.1 28.1 112.0
European 93.0 65.8 27.2 41.3
Asia-Pacific .2 5.3 ( 5.1) (96.2)
Other 3.3 5.0 ( 1.7) (34.0)
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$149.7 $101.2 48.5 47.9
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis (Continued)
As a percentage of net sales, operating income for the Americas
Division was 6.5% in the first quarter of 1997 as compared to 2.9% for the
same period of 1996. The increase in first quarter 1997 operating margins
was due to (i) increased efficiencies in most U.S. and Canadian plants due
to the completion of 202 diameter conversion programs in 1996 and the
restructuring programs initiated in 1995 and 1994 and (ii) increased unit
sales volumes in beverage, aerosol and food cans; offset by (i) continued
pricing pressures in both metal and plastic beverage containers, (ii) lower
unit sales volumes in PET beverage bottles and (iii) weak demand for
products in Mexico.
Operating income as a percentage of net sales in the European Division
was 9.7% in the first quarter of 1997 as compared to 11.8% for the
comparable 1996 period. The decreased margin is directly attributable to a
full quarter consolidation of CMB activity versus only five weeks in the
first quarter of 1996 as, historically, unit sales volumes have been much
lower in January and February than the rest of the year. While operating
income increased in the first quarter of 1997 versus 1996, as a percentage
to net sales, the margin was lower as a result of the full quarter
consolidation. This decrease was partially offset by the benefits from the
ongoing cost reduction programs in which the Company is restructuring
inefficient plants, excess overheads and products with negative
contribution.
Operating income in the Asia-Pacific Division was .2% of net sales in
the first quarter of 1997 versus 6.3% in the same period of 1996. The
decrease in 1997 operating margins is due primarily to (i) reduced beverage
can pricing in China in response to excess can capacity and aggressive
competition, (ii) lower unit sales volumes and competitive pricing in
Malaysia and (ii) new plant start-ups in China, Singapore and Vietnam;
partially offset by strong beverage and food can volumes in Thailand.
The Company's basic raw materials for its products are tinplate,
aluminum and resins, all of which are purchased from multiple sources. The
Company is subject to material fluctuations in the cost of these raw
materials and has previously adjusted its selling prices in response to
these movements. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will
be able to recover fully any increases or fluctuations in raw material
costs from its customers.
Net Interest Expense / Income
Net interest expense was $85.3 in the first quarter, an increase of
$35.9 when compared to first quarter 1996 net interest expense of $49.4.
The increase in net interest expense is due primarily to (i) borrowings
used in the acquisition of CMB remaining outstanding for the entire first
quarter of 1997 as compared to only five weeks in the first quarter of 1996
and (ii) cash requirements for restructuring programs.
Taxes on Income
The effective tax rate in the first quarter of 1997 was 37.2% as
compared to 32.0% for the same period of 1996. Operations in the United
States which are subject to higher effective tax rates provided a greater
portion of the Company's income before taxes in the first quarter of 1997
as compared to 1996.
Minority Interests, Net of Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
Minority interests, net of equity in earnings of affiliates was $4.6
in the first quarter of 1997 as compared to $8.8 in the first quarter of
1996. This change is due primarily to (i) decreased profits in the
Company's consolidated joint ventures in China and Vietnam and (ii)
increased operating profits at the Company's non-consolidated affiliate in
Brazil.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis (Continued)
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash from Operations
Net cash of $257.4 was used by operating activities during the three
months ended March 31, 1997, as compared to cash provided of $61.6 for the
same period in 1996. In the first quarter of 1996 a significant portion of
the seasonal buildup of CMB's working capital occurred before the
acquisition date of February 22, 1996. Due to higher sales volumes in the
second and third quarters, it is customary for large working capital
buildups in the first quarter.
Investing Activities
Investing activities used cash of $101.6 during the quarter ended
March 31, 1997 compared with cash used of $1,689.3 for the same period of
1996. Capital expenditures for the first quarter of 1997 were $106.2, a
decrease of $28.8 as compared to capital expenditures of $135.0 during the
same period of 1996. During the first quarter of 1996 the acquisition of
CMB used cash of $1,566.7.
On March 5, 1997, the Company announced that it purchased Golden
Aluminum Company(GAC) from ACX Technologies, Inc. The purchase price was
$70 million which included an immediate cash payment of $10 million and a
deferred payment of $60 million due within two years. Under the terms of
the purchase, the Company holds a put option enabling it to return GAC to
ACX if it chooses to exercise the option during the next two years.
Financing Activities
Financing activities generated cash of $403.8 in the first quarter
compared with $1,706.6 in the first quarter of 1996. The decrease is
directly related to 1996 borrowings used to finance the acquisition of CMB.
Total debt, net of cash and cash equivalents, at March 31, 1997 was
$5,227.8 and represents an increase of $310.4 above the December 31, 1996
level of $4,917.4. The increase is due primarily to the financing of the
seasonal working capital buildup. Total debt, net of cash and cash
equivalents, as a percentage of total capitalization was 58.2% at March 31,
1997 as compared to 56.4% at December 31, 1996. Total capitalization is
defined by the Company as total debt, minority interests and shareholders'
equity.
On February 4, 1997, the Company's previous $1 billion multi-currency
credit facility and its previous French Franc (FRF) 13.7 billion credit
agreement were replaced with a new multi-currency revolving credit
agreement with a group of domestic and foreign banks. The new agreement
makes available $2.5 billion through the year 2002. Borrowings under the
new agreement are unsecured and bear interest at variable market rates. The
agreement contains certain financial covenants related to leverage and
interest coverage. Borrowings outstanding under the prior FRF 13.7 billion
credit agreement, amounting to $493.1 million at December 31, 1996, were
refinanced under this new agreement.
The decrease in working capital from December 31, 1996 is due
primarily to the refinancing of long-term debt on a short-term basis
through the issuance of commercial paper and seasonal business factors.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis (Continued)
Forward Looking Statements
Statements included herein in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition", and in the discussion of
the restructuring plan in Note B to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in Part I, Item 1:
"Business" and Item 3: "Legal Proceedings" and in Part II, Item 7:
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations", within the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1996, which are not historical facts (including any
statements concerning plans and objectives of management for future
operations or economic performance, or assumptions related thereto), are
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities
laws. In addition, the Company and its representatives may from time to
time make other oral or written statements which are also "forward-looking
statements".
These forward-looking statements are made based upon management's
expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and
therefore involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Management cautions
that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results
could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the
forward-looking statements.
While the Company periodically reassesses material trends and
uncertainties affecting the Company's results of operations and financial
condition in connection with the preparation of Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition and certain other
sections contained in the Company's quarterly, annual or other reports
filed with the SEC, the Company does not intend to review or revise any
particular forward-looking statement in light of future events.
A discussion of important factors that could cause the actual results
of operations or financial condition of the Company to differ from
expectations has been set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1996 within Part II, Item 7; "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition"
under the caption "Forward Looking Statements" and is incorporated herein
by reference. Some of the factors are also discussed elsewhere in this Form
10-Q and in prior Company filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC"). In addition, other factors have been or may be
discussed from time to time in the Company's SEC filings.
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Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 4. Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders
The Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held April 24, 1997.
The matters voted upon and the results of the votes are as follows:
- - - VOTES - - -
(1) Election of the Board of Directors
For Withheld
William J. Avery 119,686,569 1,018,198
Henry E. Butwel 119,699,656 1,005,110
Charles F. Casey 119,747,103 957,663
Francis X. Dalton 119,694,928 1,009,838
Guy de Wouters 119,774,675 930,091
Richard L. Krzyzanowski 119,691,327 1,013,440
Josephine C. Mandeville 119,852,800 851,966
Michael J. Mc Kenna 119,691,291 1,013,476
Jean-Pierre Rosso 119,828,455 876,312
Alan W. Rutherford 119,691,487 1,013,280
J. Douglass Scott 119,678,305 1,026,461
Ernest-Antoine Seilliere 119,683,150 1,021,617
Robert J. Siebert 119,838,536 866,230
Harold A. Sorgenti 119,849,127 855,640
FOR AGAINST ABSTAINING
(2) The resolution for the
adoption of the 1997
Crown Cork & Seal
Company, Inc. Stock-
Based Incentive
Compensation Plan. 109,277,123 10,996,254 431,389
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Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.
Item 5. Other Information
(1) The Company announced on April 29, 1997 that Mr. John W. Conway
was elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Conway is Executive
Vice President and President - Americas Division.
(2) On May 14, 1997, the Company announced that it had sold its
Machinery Division known as Crown-Simplimatic to a group of
investors including division management. The selling price of
$105 million includes $90 million in cash and $15 million of 8%
Class A Preferred Stock that is convertible into approximately
20% of the common stock of Crown-Simplimatic. The Company will
have one representative on the seven member Board of Directors.
Cash proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce short-term
indebtedness. In 1996 Crown-Simplimatic represented
approximately 2% of the Company's consolidated net sales and
net income.
(3) On April 15, 1997, the Company's Board of Directors declared cash
dividends of $.25 per share on the Company's common stock and
$.4712 per share on the Company's 4.5% Convertible Preferred
Stock. Both dividends are payable on May 20, 1997 to
shareholders of record on May 2, 1997.
(4) On January 9, 1997, the Company announced its plans to produce
aluminum beer and beverage cans in a new joint venture in
Colombia. The new company, Crown Colombiana, S.A., is owned 50%
by the Company and 50% by the Medellin-based Ardila-Lulle
organization. Commercial production is expected to commence by
early 1998.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a) Exhibits
4. Revolving Credit and Competitive Advance Facility Agreement,
dated as of February 4, 1997, among the Registrant, the
Subsidiary Borrowers referred to therein, the Lenders
referred to therein, the Chase Manhattan Bank, as
Administrative Agent, Societe Generale; as Documentation
Agent, and Bank of America Illinois, as Syndication Agent
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.o of the Registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996 (File No. 1-2227)).
11. Statement re Computation of Per Share Earnings
27. Financial Data Schedule
b) Reports on Form 8-K
There were no reports on Form 8-K filed by Crown Cork & Seal
Company, Inc., during the quarter for which this report is filed.
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Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.
SIGNATURE
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.
Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.
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Registrant
By: /s/ Timothy J. Donahue
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Timothy J. Donahue
Vice President and Controller
Date: May 15, 1997
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Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.
Exhibit 11
Computation of Earnings per Common Share
(in millions except per share data)
Three months ended
March 31, March 31,
1997 1996
Line
1 Net income available to common shareholders $33.1 $29.1
2 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
during period 128.5 105.1
3 Net shares issuable upon exercise of dilutive
outstanding stock options .7 .3
4 Weighted average convertible preferred stock* 11.3 4.4
5 Preference dividends $ 5.9 $ 2.2
6 Primary earnings per common share $0.26 $0.28
7 Fully diluted earnings per common share** $0.26 $0.28
* Preferred shares are convertible into common stock (at the discretion
of the holder) at a rate of .911. For 1996 this assumed conversion is
averaged from the issuance date of February 26, 1996.
** The 4.5% cumulative convertible preferred stock and the related dividends
were excluded from the calculation of first quarter 1997 and 1996 fully
diluted earnings per share as they were anti-dilutive.
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