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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999
Commission File Number: 1-1927
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 34-0253240
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44316-0001
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (330) 796-2121
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name Of Each Exchange On
Title Of Each Class Which Registered
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Common Stock, Without Par Value New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Stock Exchange
Pacific Exchange
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Stock Exchange
Pacific Exchange
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
None
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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, and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [_]
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein or in the definitive proxy
statement incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K. [X].
The aggregate market value of Registrant's outstanding Common Stock held by
nonaffiliates of the Registrant on February 16, 2000, determined using the per
share closing price thereof on the New York Stock Exchange Composite
Transactions tape of $23.9375 on that date, was approximately $3,741,784,399.94
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SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, WITHOUT PAR VALUE, OUTSTANDING AT FEBRUARY 16, 2000:
156,353,841
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
PORTIONS OF REGISTRANT'S DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT, DATED FEBRUARY 25, 2000,
FOR ITS 2000 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO
PART III.
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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
NUMBER NUMBER
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PART I
1 Business ....................................... 1
2 Properties ..................................... 21
3 Legal Proceedings .............................. 23
4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of
Security Holders ............................. 26
4(A) Executive Officers of Registrant ............... 26
PART II
5 Market for Registrant's Common Equity
and Related Stockholder Matters .............. 32
6 Selected Financial Data ........................ 33
7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of
Operations ................................... 34
7(A) Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
About Market Risk ............................ 50
8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data .... 52
9 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
on Accounting and Financial Disclosure ....... 83
PART III
10 Directors and Executive Officers of the
Registrant ................................... 83
11 Executive Compensation ......................... 83
12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management ........................ 83
13 Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions. ................................ 83
PART IV
14 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and
Reports on Form 8-K .......................... 84
Signatures ..................................... 86
Index to Financial Statement Schedules ......... FS-1
Index of Exhibits .............................. X-1
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
BUSINESS OF GOODYEAR
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is an Ohio corporation organized in
1898. Its principal offices are located at 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio
44316-0001. Its telephone number is (330) 796-2121. The term "Registrant"
wherever used herein refers solely to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The
terms "Goodyear" and the "Company" wherever used herein refer to The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company together with all of its domestic and foreign subsidiary
companies, unless the context indicates to the contrary.
Goodyear is one of the world's leading manufacturers of tires and rubber
products, engaging in operations in most regions of the world. Goodyear's 1999
net sales were $12.88 billion and income from continuing operations was $241.1
million. Goodyear's net income for 1999 was $241.1 million. Goodyear's worldwide
employment averaged 100,649 during 1999.
Goodyear's principal business is the development, manufacture,
distribution and sale of tires for most applications. Goodyear also manufactures
and markets several lines of rubber and other products for the transportation
industry and various other industrial and consumer markets and numerous
rubber-related chemicals for various applications, provides automotive repair
and other services at retail and commercial outlets and sells various other
products.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION -- SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
Certain information set forth herein (other than historical data and
information) may constitute forward-looking statements regarding events and
trends which may affect Goodyear's future operating results and financial
position. The words "estimate," "expect," "intend" and "project," as well as
other words or expressions of similar meaning, are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual
Report on Form 10-K. Such statements are based on current expectations and
assumptions, are inherently uncertain, are subject to risks and should be viewed
with caution. Actual results and experience may differ materially from the
forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including: changes in
general economic and industry conditions in the various markets served by
Goodyear's operations; price and product competition; increased competitive
activity; demand for Goodyear's products; fluctuations in the prices paid for
raw materials and energy; the ability to control costs and expenses; changes in
the monetary policies of various countries where Goodyear has significant
operations; changes in interest rates; and other unanticipated events and
conditions. It is not possible to foresee or identify all such factors. Goodyear
disclaims any intention, commitment or obligation to revise or update any
forward-looking statement, or to disclose any facts, events or circumstances
that occur after the date hereof which may affect the accuracy of any
forward-looking statement.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN GOODYEAR'S BUSINESS
GLOBAL ALLIANCE. On February 3, 1999, Goodyear entered into a Memorandum
of Understanding with Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. ("Sumitomo") regarding
the formation of a strategic global alliance for the manufacture, distribution
and sale of tires. On June 14, 1999, as contemplated by the Memorandum of
Understanding, Goodyear entered into a definitive general agreement and various
other agreements with Sumitomo relating to the formation and operation of the
strategic global alliance (the "Alliance Agreements"). The Alliance Agreements
provide, among other things, for the establishment and operation of tire
manufacturing and sales joint ventures in Europe and North America, tire sales
joint ventures in Japan and global technology and purchasing joint ventures. On
September 1, 1999, the global alliance was formed and the joint ventures
commenced operations.
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In accordance with the terms of the Alliance Agreements, on September 1,
1999 Goodyear acquired 75%, and Sumitomo owned 25%, of the capital stock of
Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V., a Netherlands holding company. On September
1, 1999, this holding company acquired substantially all of Sumitomo's tire
businesses in Europe, including eight tire manufacturing plants located in
England, France and Germany and sales and distribution operations in 18 European
countries, and the major portion of Goodyear's tire businesses in Europe.
Excluded from the European joint venture are Goodyear's (i) European aircraft
tire business, (ii) tire businesses in Poland (other than a sales company),
Slovenia and Turkey, and (iii) three textile, steel tire cord and tire mold
manufacturing plants and a technical center and certain related facilities
located in Luxembourg.
On September 1, 1999, Goodyear also acquired 75%, and Sumitomo acquired
25%, of the capital stock of Goodyear Dunlop Tires North America, Ltd., a
holding company that, on September 1, 1999, purchased Sumitomo's tire
manufacturing operations in North America and certain of its related tire
distribution operations. Goodyear also acquired 100% of the balance of
Sumitomo's Dunlop tire distribution and sales operations in the United States
and Canada.
As a part of the strategic global alliance, Goodyear acquired 25% of
the capital stock of each of two newly formed tire companies in Japan, one for
the distribution and sale of Goodyear-brand passenger and truck tires in the
replacement market in Japan and the other for the distribution and sale of
Goodyear-brand and Dunlop-brand tires to original equipment manufacturers in
Japan. Goodyear transferred certain assets of one of its subsidiaries located in
Japan in exchange for such equity interests and a net cash payment of
approximately $27 million. Sumitomo owns the remaining 75% of the capital stock
of each of these companies.
Goodyear also owns 51%, and Sumitomo owns 49%, of the capital stock of a
newly formed company that coordinates and disseminates commercialized tire
technology among the Company, Sumitomo, the joint ventures and their respective
affiliates. In addition, Goodyear owns 80%, and Sumitomo owns 20%, of the
capital stock of a newly formed global purchasing company.
In connection with the formation of the European and North American joint
ventures, Goodyear made payments totaling approximately $931.6 million to
Sumitomo and its affiliates, which payments were financed by Goodyear's issuance
of additional debt. The transactions involved in the formation of the European
and North American joint ventures have been accounted for using the purchase
method. The cost of acquiring the businesses totaled approximately $1.24
billion, consisting of the approximately $931.6 million of cash payments to
Sumitomo and approximately $307 million representing the fair value of the 25%
net interest of the Company's businesses contributed to Goodyear Dunlop Tires
Europe B.V. The Dunlop businesses contributed to the joint venture companies
included approximately $130 million of debt and $39.6 million of cash. Goodwill
of approximately $300 million was recorded on the transactions and will be
amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 or fewer years. Goodyear recognized a
gain of $149.7 million ($143.7 million after tax, or $.90 per share) on the
change in control of the businesses it contributed to Goodyear Dunlop Tires
Europe B.V.
Goodyear's results of operations for 1999 include the operations of the
European and North American joint ventures beginning September 1, 1999. The
Dunlop businesses acquired from Sumitomo contributed $855.0 million of
Goodyear's 1999 sales and $60.7 million of 1999 operating income (sales less
cost of goods sold less selling, administrative and general expense).
In the fourth quarter of 1999, Goodyear recorded a $6.9 million charge
for rationalization actions related to the Dunlop businesses for costs incurred
to release or relocate associates, research and development reorganization costs
and noncancellable lease costs. On January 6, 2000, the Company adopted another
program for the release of associates as a part of the termination of truck tire
production at the Dunlop tire plant in Birmingham, England, at an expected cost
of approximately $20 million, which will be recorded in the first quarter of
2000. In addi-
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tion, the Company may incur further costs in connection with certain
contemplated rationalization actions during 2000 related to the Dunlop
businesses acquired, including associate severance costs and noncancellable
lease costs, which actions are expected to cost approximately $70 million to
$110 million. These Dunlop related costs have been and will be recorded as an
adjustment to the cost of acquiring the European and North American tire
businesses of Sumitomo, resulting in increased value being assigned to goodwill.
These costs did not and will not affect income, except as adjustments to the
amount of the goodwill being amortized.
Goodyear has developed and is developing various plans to obtain the
benefits of potential synergies that are expected to be available as a result of
the global alliance. It is anticipated that these synergy plans, together with
the anticipated Dunlop rationalization plans, could result in annual cost
savings of $300 million to $360 million beginning in 2003. While the cost
savings ultimately realized are expected to result in the Company becoming more
efficient and competitive, the extent to which such savings will benefit
operating income or net income will depend on numerous other factors, including
the demand for tires, product pricing flexibility, raw material and other costs
and general economic conditions.
As a part of the global alliance with Sumitomo, on February 25, 1999, the
Company purchased at par from Sumitomo a 1.2% Convertible Note Due August 16,
2000 in the principal amount of Yen13,073,070,934 (equivalent to approximately
$108.0 million at February 25, 1999, based on an exchange rate of 121 yen per
dollar), which is convertible, if not earlier redeemed, beginning July 16, 2000
into shares of the Common Stock, Yen50 par value per share, of Sumitomo at a
conversion price of Yen539 per share, subject to certain adjustments. Upon
conversion of the Sumitomo note into Sumitomo Common Stock, the Company would
own 10% of Sumitomo's outstanding shares. On February 25, 1999, the Company
issued at par its 1.2% Convertible Note Due August 16, 2000 in the principal
amount of Yen13,073,070,934 which is convertible, if not earlier redeemed,
beginning July 16, 2000 into 2,281,115 shares of the Common Stock, without par
value, of the Company at a conversion price of Yen5,731 per share, subject to
certain adjustments. Sumitomo and the Company have agreed, subject to the
condition that the global alliance is operating at July 1, 2000, that each
will convert the note it holds and will not redeem the note it issued.
NEW PRODUCTS AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
Goodyear introduced several new lines of tires around the world during
1999. In North America, a number of new passenger tire lines were introduced,
including the Regatta 2, a premium all season tire, and the Eagle HP Ultra Plus
and NASCAR Eagle #1 high performance tire lines. Also introduced were the
Wrangler MT/R and Wrangler Ultra Grip lines for light truck and sport utility
vehicles. Two new medium commercial truck tire lines were introduced, the
G397LHS radial steer truck tire with reinforced supertensile steel and polyimide
belts and the Wingfoot APR all position rib tire.
In Europe, Goodyear introduced several lines of passenger tires,
including the Eagle Ventura high performance tire and the Eagle NCT5 EMT, a
run-flat tire that enables automobiles to travel up to 50 miles at up to 55 mph
after the tire has lost air pressure, which will be offered as original
equipment on certain BMW models. In addition, a complete new series of radial
tractor tires and a new series of radial earthmover tires were introduced to the
European markets. Several lines of passenger and truck tires were introduced in
the Latin American and Asian markets, including the Eagle Ventura passenger tire
line.
During 1999, the Company also introduced numerous engineered rubber
products, including the Eagle Pd belt and sprocket system for various industrial
and automotive applications and Viper chemical transfer hose.
In the third quarter of 1999, the Company also sold for approximately $17
million certain customer lists and formulations in connection with its exit from
the production of certain rubber chemicals.
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MODERNIZATION AND EXPANSION PROJECTS
During 1999, Goodyear continued its program to enhance production
capacity and efficiency through plant modernization and expansion projects. Most
of the projects are designed to enhance product quality and increase
productivity in certain of Goodyear's tire plants in North America, Europe and
Asia. Projects to increase capacity were also started in certain low-cost tire
plants in Eastern Europe, Asia and Canada. Significant plant modernization and
expansion projects were completed during 1999 at the Company's Napanee, Ontario,
Danville, Virginia, Union City, Tennessee, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Valleyfield,
Quebec, Debica, Poland, Ballabgarh, India, and Bangkok, Thailand tire plants, at
the Company's Statesville, North Carolina tire mold plant, at the Company's
Kranj, Slovenia power transmission products plant, at the Company's San Luis
Potosi, Mexico hose products and air springs plant. In addition, Goodyear
reconfigured certain passenger and truck tire lines at its Gadsden, Alabama,
tire plant following the decision to resume the production of tires in portions
of the plant in the third quarter of 1999. During 1999, Goodyear also
constructed a new power transmission products plant in Chihuahua, Mexico, at a
cost of approximately $20 million. Significant plant modernization and expansion
projects are presently underway at the Company's Danville, Virginia, Napanee,
Ontario, Union City, Tennessee, Philippsburg, Germany, Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg,
Izmit, Turkey, Kranj, Slovenia, Mexico City, Mexico, Aurangabad, India, Bangkok,
Thailand, Dalian, China, and Bogor, Indonesia, tire plants. During 1999,
Goodyear continued construction of its new $68 million synthetic rubber and
specialty polymer plant in Beaumont, Texas, with start-up expected in late 2000.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT GOODYEAR'S SEGMENTS
Financial information relating to Goodyear's "Segments" for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1999 appears in Note 20 captioned
"Business Segments" of the Notes to Financial Statements set forth in Item 8 of
this Annual Report, at pages 77 through 80, inclusive, and is incorporated
herein by specific reference.
DESCRIPTION OF GOODYEAR'S BUSINESS
GENERAL SEGMENT INFORMATION
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131,
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS
131"), adopted by Registrant effective December 31, 1998, segment information is
presented to reflect the operating business units of the Company. Segment
information for 1998 and 1997 has been restated to reflect the Company's current
operating "Segments," which are North American Tire, European Union Tire,
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire, Latin American Tire and Asia Tire
(collectively the "Tire Segments") and Engineered Products and Chemical
Products.
Each Tire Segment manufactures tires that are exported and sold to one or
more of the other Tire Segments. The sales and operating income of each of the
Tire Segments exclude sales and operating income in respect of tires sold to the
other Tire Segments and include sales and operating income derived from tires
exported and sold to unaffiliated customers. Sales and operating income of the
Chemical Products Segment include sales and operating income in respect of
products transferred to the Tire Segments or to the Engineered Products Segment.
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE TIRE SEGMENTS
Goodyear's principal business is the development, manufacture,
distribution and sale of tires and related products and services worldwide.
Goodyear manufactures and markets in most regions of the world a broad line of
rubber tires for automobiles, trucks, buses, tractors, farm implements,
earthmoving equipment, aircraft, industrial equipment and various other
applications, in each case for sale to original equipment manufacturers and in
the replacement mar-
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kets. Goodyear also (1) manufactures and sells inner tubes and flaps for truck
tires and other types of tires, (2) retreads truck, aircraft and heavy equipment
tires, (3) manufactures and sells tread rubber and other tire retreading
materials, and (4) offers automotive repair services and miscellaneous other
products and services.
During 1999, total sales of the Tire Segments were approximately $11.2
billion, compared to $10.9 billion during 1998 and $11.2 billion during 1997.
Operating income of the Tire Segments totaled $350.5 million in 1999, compared
to $874.3 million in 1998 and $943.7 million in 1997. The Dunlop businesses
acquired September 1, 1999 contributed $855.0 million to the 1999 sales of the
Tire Segments, $60.7 million of the 1999 operating income of the Tire Segments,
and 14.4 million of the 200.4 million tires sold by the Tire Segments during
1999.
The principal class of products of the Tire Segments is new tires for
most applications. No other class of products or services accounted for as much
as 10% of Goodyear's consolidated sales during any of the last three years. The
table below sets forth the percentage of Goodyear's consolidated net sales and
operating income attributable to the Tire Segments, and the percentage of
Goodyear's net sales attributable to tires, for each year in the three year
period ended December 31, 1999:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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Total sales of Tire Segments .......... 87.1% 86.3% 85.8%
Total operating income of
Tire Segments ....................... 64.9% 77.7% 78.5%
Tire sales .................... 79.5% 77.2% 77.3%
Goodyear offers tires for most applications and to all classes of
customers. Worldwide, Goodyear's sales of new tires to the numerous replacement
markets it serves substantially exceed its sales of new tires to original
equipment manufacturers. The table below indicates Goodyear's worldwide tire
unit sales in the replacement markets served and to vehicle manufacturers for
mounting as original equipment on vehicles ("OE") during each year in the three
year period ended December 31, 1999.
GOODYEAR ANNUAL TIRE UNIT SALES -- REPLACEMENT AND OE
(IN MILLIONS OF TIRES) 1999 1998 1997
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Replacement ................... 141.2 132.9 127.3
Original Equipment ............ 59.2 54.7 57.2
Goodyear Worldwide
Total ............... 200.4 187.6 184.5
Goodyear offers two basic constructions of tires, radial and bias ply.
Various belting and reinforcing materials are used, including nylon and
polyester fiber tire cord and steel belts and tire cord. During 1999,
approximately 95.7% of all passenger tires, 82.6% of all light truck tires and
74.1% of all medium truck tires sold by Goodyear were radial construction.
No customer or group of affiliated customers accounted for as much as
4.9% of Goodyear's consolidated net sales during 1999, 1998 or 1997. No customer
or group of affiliated customers accounted for as much as 4.8% of the sales of
the Tire Segments during 1999, 1998 or 1997. Annual sales by the Tire Segments
to the ten largest customers of the Tire Segments represented less than 22.1% of
the total sales of the Tire Segments during each of 1999, 1998 and 1997.
Worldwide, Goodyear's annual net sales to its ten largest customers, including
their respective affiliates, represented less than 22.0% of consolidated net
sales during each of 1999, 1998 or 1997.
New tires are sold under highly competitive conditions throughout the
world. On a worldwide basis, Goodyear has two major competitors:
Bridgestone/Firestone (based in Japan) and Michelin/UniroyalGoodrich (based in
France). Other competitors include Continental/General, Cooper Tire, Pirelli,
Sumitomo, Toyo, Yokohama, Kumho, Hankook and various regional tire
manufacturers.
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Goodyear competes with other tire manufacturers on the basis of product
design, performance, price and reputation, warranty terms, customer service and
consumer convenience. The Company believes Goodyear-brand tires enjoy a high
recognition factor throughout the world and have a reputation for performance
and high quality and value. Goodyear believes Dunlop-brand tires enjoy a high
recognition factor in North America and Europe and have a reputation for
performance, quality and value. Kelly-brand, Fulda-brand, Debica-brand,
Sava-brand and various other house brand tire lines offered by the Company, and
tires manufactured and sold by the Company to private brand customers, compete
primarily on the basis of price.
Goodyear does not consider its businesses as a whole, or the businesses
of the Tire Segments whether considered individually or as a group, to be
seasonal to any significant degree. A significant inventory of new tires is
usually maintained in order to optimize production schedules and assure prompt
delivery to customers, especially original equipment manufacturers that require
"just in time" deliveries of tires or tire and wheel assemblies. Tire production
and inventory levels are generally managed to avoid unnecessary increases in
unit production costs and limit working capital requirements by optimizing
production schedules consistent with anticipated demand.
During most of 1999, the Company experienced higher than anticipated
demand in North America for certain Goodyear-brand passenger and truck tire
lines and sizes, primarily from its original equipment and mass merchandise
retail chain customers, which demand exceeded the Company's ability to supply
its customers with such tires when ordered, resulting in significantly lower
than normal order fill rates. In order to improve order fill rates, the Company
has resumed production of certain passenger and truck tire lines at the Gadsden,
Alabama, tire plant, is expanding its capacity to produce these tire lines and
sizes at certain other facilities in North America and is sourcing some of its
anticipated requirements from certain of its overseas plants. Product shortages
in respect of certain lines and types of passenger and truck tires are likely to
continue during 2000, until the Company's plans to improve product availability
have been fully implemented.
Tire unit sales for each of the Tire Segments and for Goodyear worldwide
during each year in the three year period ended December 31, 1999 were as
follows:
GOODYEAR'S ANNUAL TIRE UNIT SALES -- TIRE SEGMENTS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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(IN MILLIONS OF TIRES) 1999 1998 1997
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North American Tire ............................ 109.1 105.0 102.7
European Union Tire ............................ 45.7 36.4 33.4
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire .... 15.8 14.5 14.7
Latin American Tire ............................ 17.8 20.8 21.9
Asia Tire ...................................... 12.0 10.9 11.8
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Goodyear worldwide total ............... 200.4 187.6 184.5
The table below indicates the percentage change in Goodyear's annual unit
sales of passenger, truck and farm tires worldwide:
PERCENTAGE INCREASE (DECREASE) IN GOODYEAR'S ANNUAL TIRE UNIT SALES
1999 VS 1998 1998 VS 1997
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North American Tire ......................... 3.8% 2.3%
European Union Tire ......................... 25.8% 8.9%
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East
Tire ...................................... 8.6% (1.7)%
Latin American Tire ......................... (14.7)% (4.8)%
Asia Tire ................................... 11.3% (7.7)%
Goodyear worldwide .................. 6.9% 1.7%
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Based on information available from various industry and other sources
and information published by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (the "RMA"),
the Company estimates that, worldwide, approximately 870.0 million passenger and
truck tires were shipped by the tire industry to customers during 1999, compared
to approximately 822.5 million tires shipped during 1998 and approximately 823.0
million tires shipped during 1997. The Company sells more tires in the United
States than any other tire manufacturer and, on the basis of annual net sales,
Goodyear was the third largest tire manufacturer in the world during 1999. Based
on information obtained from various industry and other sources, it is estimated
that the Company's share of the worldwide auto, truck and farm tire markets was
approximately 20.1% in 1999, 19.1% in 1998 and 19.0% in 1997.
NORTH AMERICAN TIRE
Goodyear's largest Segment, the North American tire business, develops,
manufactures, distributes and sells tires and related products and services in
the United States and Canada (the "North American Tire Segment"). The principal
class of products of the North American Tire Segment is new tires for most
applications. No other class of products or services accounted for as much as
10% of the consolidated sales of the North American Tire Segment during any of
the past three years. The North American Tire Segment manufactures tires in 14
plants in the United States and Canada.
Sales of the North American Tire Segment during 1999 were approximately
$6.4 billion and its 1999 operating income was $19.0 million. The Dunlop
businesses in North America contributed $243.7 million of sales and $18.8
million of operating income to the North American Tire Segment during 1999
following their acquisition from Sumitomo on September 1, 1999. The North
American Tire Segment sold approximately 109.1 million tires during 1999,
including 4.1 million tires sold by the Dunlop tire business in North America
following its acquisition on September 1, 1999. The North American Tire Segment
sold 105.0 million tires during 1998 and 102.7 million tires during 1997.
The table below sets forth the percentage of Goodyear's consolidated net
sales and operating income attributable to the North American Tire Segment, and
the percentage of the North American Tire Segment sales attributable to the sale
of new tires, for each year in the three year period ended December 31, 1999:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1999 1998 1997
North American Tire Segment sales .......... 49.3% 49.4% 47.5%
North American Tire Segment operating
income ................................... 3.5% 33.6% 31.8%
Tire sales ......................... 88.1% 86.3% 86.7%
TIRES. The North American Tire Segment manufactures and sells a broad
line of tires in North America for automobiles, trucks, buses, tractors, farm
implements, earthmoving equipment, aircraft and industrial equipment and for
various other applications.
Goodyear-brand radial passenger tire lines sold in North America include
the premium all season Regatta 2, the Eagle performance touring tire lines, the
Eagle F1-Steel, Eagle Ultra Grip GW-2, the Eagle Gatorback and the Eagle
Aquatred high performance tire lines. Goodyear also offers run-flat extended
mobility technology (EMT) tires, including the Aquasteel EMT. Other major lines
of passenger tires include the Aquatred II and Integrity lines. The major lines
of Goodyear-brand radial light truck tires offered in the United States and
Canada are the Wrangler and Workhorse.
The North American Tire Segment manufactures and markets a full line of
all-steel cord and belt construction radial medium truck tires, the Unisteel
series, for various applications, including line-haul highway use and off-road
service. The current truck tire line includes the Unisteel G-177, which features
a high-tensile steel reinforced cording, a skid resistant tread
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design and a new damage resistant tread compound, and the Unisteel G-397 line
haul steer tire, which features reinforced belting of super-tensile steel with a
polyimide top belt for resistance to damage and rust propagation and increased
retreadability.
Several lines of tires for other applications are manufactured by
Goodyear in North America, including radial and bias-ply tires for farm
machinery and heavy equipment. Goodyear also manufactures aircraft tires for
commercial and military aircraft in the United States.
The Kelly-Springfield Tire group ("Kelly"), an operating division of the
North American Tire Segment, manufactures and distributes various lines of
radial and bias-ply passenger and truck tires for sale in the United States and
Canadian replacement markets. The Company also manufactures and sells
Dunlop-brand passenger and truck tires in North America.
RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. The North American Tire Segment also
retreads truck, aircraft and heavy equipment tires, primarily as a service to
its commercial customers, and manufactures and sells tread rubber and other tire
retreading materials for various applications. Additional products and services
of the North American Tire Segment include (1) automotive repair services
provided through approximately 943 of Goodyear's retail outlets, (2) the sale of
automotive repair and maintenance items, automotive equipment and accessories
and other items to dealers and consumers and (3) miscellaneous other products
and services.
MARKET AND OTHER INFORMATION
The North American Tire Segment sells Goodyear-brand and Dunlop-brand
tires to vehicle manufacturers for use as original equipment on vehicles they
produce and sells Goodyear-brand, Dunlop-brand, Kelly-brand, other house brand
and several lines of private brand tires through various channels of
distribution for sale to vehicle owners for replacement purposes. Goodyear's
sales of tires in the North American replacement markets substantially exceed
its sales of tires to original equipment manufacturers. During 1999, the North
American Tire Segment sold 109.1 million tires, including 37.3 million tires to
OE customers and 71.8 million tires in the replacement market.
During 1999, the North American Tire Segment exported and sold
approximately 2.6% of its tire production to unaffiliated customers outside
North America, delivered approximately 1.9% of its tire production to the other
Tire Segments, primarily European Union Tire and Latin American Tire, and
imported approximately 8.0% of the tires it sold from the other Tire Segments.
In North America, all passenger tires (except bias-ply temporary spare
tires) and approximately 96.0% of all light and medium truck tires sold by the
Company during 1999 were radial construction. Approximately 36.9% of all
passenger tires sold in the United States and Canada during 1999 were high
performance type tires.
No customer or group of affiliated customers of the North American Tire
Segment accounted for as much as 7.3% of its sales during 1999 or as much as
7.0% of its sales during 1998. The ten largest customers of the North American
Tire Segment accounted for less than 35.5% of its sales during 1999 and less
than 34.7% of its sales during 1998.
Goodyear is a major supplier of tires to most manufacturers of
automobiles, trucks, farm and construction equipment and aircraft that have
facilities located in North America. The North American Tire Segment supplies
tires to most motor vehicle manufacturers with plants in the United States and
Canada, including DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Mitsubishi,
Nissan, Toyota, Volvo, AAI, Freightliner, Kenworth, Mack Truck, International
Truck and Engine, Peterbuilt, Caterpillar, John Deere and J.I. Case. Aircraft
manufacturers supplied by Goodyear include Boeing and Lockhead-Martin.
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Goodyear's major competitors in the North American tire market are
Bridgestone/Firestone, Michelin/UniroyalGoodrich, Continental/General and
Cooper, each with manufacturing facilities and other operations in North
America. Other significant competitors in North America are Pirelli, Toyo,
Yokohama, Kumho, Hankook, who are primarily importers of tires, and various
regional tire manufacturers that export tires to North America.
Goodyear-brand, Dunlop-brand and Kelly-brand tires are sold in the United
States and Canadian replacement markets through several channels of
distribution. The principal method of distribution for Goodyear-brand tires is a
large network of independent dealers. Goodyear-brand, Dunlop-brand and
Kelly-brand tires are also sold to numerous national and regional retail
marketing firms in the United States, including Sears Roebuck & Co., Wal-Mart,
Penske Auto Centers and Montgomery Ward. In addition, Goodyear operates
approximately 1,012 retail outlets (including auto service centers, commercial
tire and service centers and leased space in department stores) under the
Goodyear name or under the Brad Ragan, Carolina Tire, Allied or Just Tires trade
styles. Several lines of Dunlop-brand and Kelly-brand and various other house
brand passenger and truck tires are marketed through independent dealers.
Private brand and associate brand tires are sold to independent dealers, to
national and regional wholesale marketing organizations, including TBC
Corporation, retail chain marketers, including Wal-Mart, Discount Tire, Sears
Roebuck & Co. and Big-O, and to various other retail marketers.
Automotive parts, automotive maintenance and repair services and
associated merchandise are sold under highly competitive conditions in the
United States and Canada through approximately 943 of the retail outlets
operated by Goodyear. Automotive repair and maintenance items, automotive
equipment and accessories and other items, which are purchased by Goodyear for
resale, are distributed to many of Goodyear's tire dealers.
Goodyear from time to time offers various financing and extended payment
programs to certain of its tire customers in the North American replacement
market. Goodyear does not believe these programs, when considered in the
aggregate, require an unusual amount of working capital relative to the volume
of sales involved and prevailing tire industry practices in North America.
During 1999, Goodyear experienced higher than expected demand for certain lines
and sizes of passenger and truck tires, resulting in the inability to supply
these tires on a timely basis. The Company is giving priority to plans for
improving product availability in North America. These plans are expected to be
fully implemented by the end of 2000, at which time the Company expects to be
able to fill substantially all of the orders it receives on a timely basis.
Based on data published by the RMA and information obtained from other
industry sources, approximately 252 million passenger tires were sold in the
United States during 1999, compared to approximately 242 million in 1998, and
approximately 64 million light and medium highway truck tires were sold in the
United States during 1999, compared to 58 million units sold during 1998. Based
on current economic forecasts, Goodyear expects the total market for passenger
tires in the United States in 2000 to increase approximately 2.2% compared to
1999, with 2000 passenger tire demand expected to be essentially the same as in
1999 in the original equipment market and to increase approximately 2.8% in the
replacement market. Goodyear estimates that demand for light and medium highway
truck tires in the United States during 2000 will increase approximately 1.2%
compared to 1999.
Goodyear sold more tires in the United States and Canada than any other
tire manufacturer during 1999. Based on information published by the RMA and
information available from other industry sources, Goodyear estimates that its
share of the North American tire market in 1999 was approximately 29.7%,
compared to 29.6% in 1998 and 30.2% in 1997, and that its share of the United
States tire market in 1999 was 27.8%, compared to 28.8% in 1998 and 29.5% in
1997.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA"), under
authority granted to it by the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of
1966, as amended, has established various standards and regulations relating to
motor vehicle safety, some of which apply to tires sold
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in the United States for highway use. The NHTSA has the authority to order the
recall of automotive products, including tires, having defects deemed to present
a significant safety risk. NHTSA has also issued "Tire Registration" regulations
which require the registration of tires for the purpose of identification in the
event of a product recall and "Uniform Tire Quality Grading" regulations which
require the grading of passenger tires for treadwear, traction and temperature
resistance pursuant to prescribed testing procedures and the molding of such
grades into the sidewall of each tire. Passenger and highway truck tires are
required to be identified by ten-digit manufacturing identification codes molded
on the sidewall of each tire. The effect of compliance with these regulations on
Goodyear's sales and profits cannot be determined. However, these regulations
have increased the cost of producing and marketing passenger tires in the United
States.
EUROPEAN UNION TIRE
The Company's second largest Segment, the European Union tire business,
develops, manufactures, distributes and sells a broad line of tires for
automobiles, trucks, farm implements and construction equipment in the
member states of the European Union, and in Norway and Switzerland, exports
tires to other regions of the world, and provides related products and services
(the "European Union Tire Segment"). The principal class of products of the
European Union Tire Segment is new tires for most applications. The European
Union Tire Segment manufactures tires in 13 plants located in England, France,
Germany and Luxembourg. The European Union Tire Segment includes the Dunlop tire
operations acquired from Sumitomo on September 1, 1999, which are, together with
most of Goodyear's tire operations in the region, holdings of Goodyear Dunlop
Tires Europe B.V., a 75% owned subsidiary of the Company.
The European Union Tire Segment sold approximately 45.7 million tires in
1999, compared to 36.4 million tires in 1998 and 33.4 million tires in 1997. In
1999, the Dunlop tire businesses in Europe contributed approximately 10.3
million units.
Total European Union Tire Segment sales during 1999 were $2.56 billion,
including the $611.3 million contributed by the Dunlop businesses. European
Union Tire Segment operating income was $188.0 million, including the $41.9
million contributed by the Dunlop businesses. The table below sets forth the
percentage of Goodyear's consolidated net sales and operating income
attributable to the European Union Tire Segment, and the percentage of European
Union Tire Segment sales attributable to the sale of new tires, for each year in
the three year period ended December 31, 1999:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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European Union Tire Segment sales .............. 19.9% 16.3% 15.5%
European Union Tire Segment operating
income ....................................... 34.8% 17.7% 13.9%
Tire sales ............................. 98.2% 93.0% 92.0%
The European Union Tire Segment manufactures and sells Goodyear-brand,
Dunlop-brand (since September 1, 1999), Fulda-brand and Kelly-brand tires, and
sells Debica-brand and Sava-brand tires manufactured by the Eastern Europe,
Africa and Middle East Tire Segment. The European Union Tire Segment offers
several lines of radial passenger and light truck tires, led by the Eagle and
the Eagle Aquatred passenger tire lines and the Wrangler light truck tire line.
The European Union Tire Segment also offers the Unisteel series of truck tires
as well as a full line of bias-ply medium truck tires and a broad line of tires
for farm implements and heavy equipment.
The European Union Tire Segment also: (1) sells new, and manufactures and
sells retreaded, aircraft tires; (2) provides various retreading and related
services for truck and heavy equipment tires, primarily for its commercial
customers; (3) offers automotive repair services through certain retail outlets
in which it owns a controlling interest; and (4) provides miscellaneous related
products and services.
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MARKETS AND OTHER INFORMATION
The European Union Tire Segment distributes and sells tires in each of
the member states of the European Union and in Norway and Switzerland. Tires are
sold to all classes of customers. Goodyear's sales to customers in the various
replacement markets served by the European Union Tire Segment substantially
exceed its sales to original equipment manufacturing customers. During 1999, the
European Union Tire Segment sold approximately 12.7 million tires to OE
customers and 33.0 million tires in the replacement markets it serves. During
1999, the European Union Tire Segment exported and sold less than 1% of its tire
production to unaffiliated customers located outside the European Union member
states, Norway and Switzerland. Approximately 7% of the tires produced by the
European Union Tire Segment during 1999 were delivered to Goodyear's other Tire
Segments, primarily the North American Tire Segment, and approximately 6.3% of
the tires it sold were imported from the other Tire Segments, primarily the
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire Segment.
Substantially all passenger and light truck tires, and approximately 99%
of all medium truck tires, sold by the European Union Tire Segment during 1999
were radials. Approximately 30% of all passenger tires sold by the European
Union Tire Segment during 1999 were high performance type tires.
The European Union Tire Segment is a significant supplier of tires to
most manufacturers of automobiles, trucks and farm and construction equipment
located in Western Europe. Manufacturers supplied by Goodyear include
DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, Volkswagen, Volvo, Ferrari, BMW, Peugeot, Alfa Romeo,
Renault, subsidiaries of Ford and General Motors, and New Holland.
Goodyear is a leading tire manufacturer in the European Union. Based on
available industry and other sources, Goodyear estimates that its share of the
Western European tire market was approximately 18% in 1999, second in the region
to Michelin's 30% market share. The European Union Tire Segment's major
competitors are Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone/Firestone and Pirelli. Other
significant competitors include several regional tire producers and imports by
tire manufacturers from other regions, primarily Asia.
Goodyear-brand and Dunlop-brand tires in the replacement markets served
by the European Union Tire Segment are sold through various channels of
distribution. The principal method of distribution is through independent tire
dealers who sell several brands of tires. In some of the markets served by the
European Union Tire Segment, Goodyear-brand tires, as well as Dunlop-brand,
Kelly-brand, Fulda-brand, Debica-brand and Sava-brand tires (which are brands
owned or controlled by the Company), are sold through independent dealers and
regional distributors and through approximately 650 retail outlets operated by
multi-brand retail tire chains controlled by Goodyear.
No customer or group of affiliated customers accounted for as much as
3.1% of the sales of the European Union Tire Segment during 1999 or as much as
2.7% of its sales during 1998. The ten largest customers of the European Union
Tire Segment represented less than 19.3% of its sales for 1999 and less than
17.0% of its sales during 1998. The European Union Tire Segment offers payment
terms consistent with industry practice in the region. The working capital
requirements of the European Union Tire Segment are not unusual relative to the
volume of sales involved and prevailing tire industry practices in the markets
it serves.
EASTERN EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST TIRE
Another Tire Segment, the Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East tire
business, develops, manufactures, distributes and sells a broad line of
passenger, truck, farm and construction equipment tires in Eastern Europe,
Africa and the Middle East (the "EEAME Tire Segment"). The EEAME Tire Segment
manufactures tires at plants located in Morocco, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa
and Turkey, maintains sales operations in most countries in Eastern Europe,
including Russia, Africa and the Middle East, exports tires for sale in North
America, Western Europe
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and other regions of the world, and provides related products and services in
certain markets it serves. The principal class of products of the EEAME Tire
Segment is new tires for automobiles, trucks and farm and construction
equipment.
The EEAME Tire Segment sold approximately 15.8 million tires in 1999,
compared to 14.5 million tires in 1998 and 14.7 million tires in 1997. Sales of
the EEAME Tire Segment during 1999 were $796.2 million and its 1999 operating
income was $49.8 million.
The table below sets forth the percentages of Goodyear's consolidated net
sales and operating income attributable to the EEAME Tire Segment, and the
percentage of EEAME Tire Segment sales attributable to the sale of new tires,
for each year in the three year period ended December 31, 1999:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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EEAME Tire Segment sales .............. 6.2% 6.7% 6.9%
EEAME Tire Segment operating
income .............................. 9.2% 9.1% 8.5%
Tire sales .................... 92.7% 95.0% 97.4%
The EEAME Tire Segment manufactures and sells Goodyear-brand,
Kelly-brand, Debica-brand and Sava-brand tires and sells Dunlop-brand (since
September 1, 1999) and Fulda-brand tires manufactured by the European Union Tire
Segment. The EEAME Tire Segment also sells new and retreaded aircraft tires,
provides various retreading and related services for truck and heavy equipment
tires, sells automotive parts and accessories and provides automotive repair
services.
MARKETS AND OTHER INFORMATION
The EEAME Tire Segment distributes and sells tires in most countries in
Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Tires are sold to all classes of
customers. The major portion of tire sales by the EEAME Tire Segment are to
customers in the replacement markets served. During 1999, the EEAME Tire Segment
sold approximately 3.2 million tires to OE customers and 12.6 million tires in
the replacement markets it serves. The EEAME Tire Segment exported and sold
approximately 5% of its 1999 tire production to unaffiliated customers located
outside Eastern Europe, Morocco, South Africa and Turkey, which customers were
located primarily in the Middle East and Africa. During 1999, approximately 51%
of the tires produced by the EEAME Tire Segment were delivered to the other Tire
Segments, primarily the European Union Tire Segment, and approximately 11% of
the tires sold by the EEAME Tire Segment were imported from the other Tire
Segments.
Approximately 98% of the passenger and light truck tires, and
approximately 77% of all medium truck tires, sold by the EEAME Tire Segment
during 1999 were radials. During 1999, approximately 12% of all passenger tires
sold by the EEAME Tire Segment were high performance type tires.
The EEAME Tire Segment is a significant supplier of tires to
manufacturers of automobiles, trucks, and farm and construction equipment in
Poland, South Africa and Turkey. Manufacturers supplied by the EEAME Tire
Segment include Fiat Auto Poland, Daewoo Poland, VW South Africa, Fiat Turkey
and Renault Turkey. The EEAME Tire Segment has a significant share of each of
the markets it serves. Its major competitors are Michelin, Bridgestone/
Firestone, Continental and Pirelli. Other competitors include local independent
producers and imports from other regions, primarily Asia.
Goodyear-brand tires in the various replacement markets served by the
EEAME Tire Segment are sold through various channels of distribution. The
principal method of distribution is through independent tire dealers and
wholesalers who sell several brands of tires. In some countries, Goodyear-brand,
as well as Dunlop-brand (since September 1, 1999), Kelly-brand,
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Fulda-brand, Debica-brand and Sava-brand tires are sold through regional
distributors and multi-brand dealers. In South Africa, tires are also sold
through a retail chain of approximately 220 retail stores owned by the Company.
In the Middle East and most of Africa, tires are sold primarily through regional
distributors for resale to independent dealers.
No customer or group of affiliated customers accounted for as much as
3.0% of the sales of the EEAME Tire Segment during 1999 or as much as 4.1% in
1998. Sales to the ten largest customers of the EEAME Tire Segment represented
less than 13.0% of its 1999 sales and less than 15.2% of its sales during 1998.
The EEAME Tire Segment offers payment terms consistent with industry practices
in the region. The working capital requirements of the EEAME Tire Segment are
not unusual relative to the volume of sales involved and prevailing tire
industry practices in the countries served by the EEAME Tire Segment.
LATIN AMERICAN TIRE
Another Tire Segment, the Latin American tire business, manufactures,
distributes and sells automobile, truck and farm tires in Mexico and throughout
Central and South America ("Latin America"), sells tires to various export
markets, retreads and sells commercial truck, aircraft and heavy equipment
tires, and provides other products and services (the "Latin American Tire
Segment"). The principal class of products of the Latin American Tire Segment is
new tires for automobiles, trucks and farm equipment. The Latin American Tire
Segment manufactures tires in plants located in Brazil, Chile, Colombia,
Guatemala, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela.
The Latin American Tire Segment sold approximately 17.8 million tires in
1999, compared to 20.8 million tires in 1998 and 21.9 million tires in 1997.
Sales of the Latin American Tire Segment during 1999 were $930.8 million and its
1999 operating income was $67.7 million.
The table below sets forth the percentage of Goodyear's consolidated net
sales and operating income attributable to the Latin American Tire Segment, and
the percentage of Latin American Tire Segment sales attributable to the sale of
new tires, for each year in the three year period ended December 31, 1999:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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Latin American Tire Segment sales ..... 7.2% 9.9% 10.8%
Latin American Tire Segment
operating income .................... 12.5% 16.5% 19.4%
Tire sales .................... 89.0% 90.5% 91.0%
The Latin American Tire Segment manufactures and sells several lines of
radial and bias-ply passenger, light truck, medium truck and farm tires in Latin
America. A large number of tire lines are offered by the Latin American Tire
Segment in the markets it serves, none of which has a significant share of any
market in the region. The Latin American Tire Segment also (1) manufactures and
sells tubes for truck and heavy equipment tires, (2) retreads, and provides
various materials and related services for, truck, aircraft and heavy equipment
tires, (3) manufactures other products, including batteries for motor vehicles,
(4) sells new aircraft tires, and (5) provides miscellaneous other products and
services.
MARKETS AND OTHER INFORMATION
The Latin American Tire Segment distributes and sells a broad line of tires
for automobiles, trucks and farm equipment throughout Latin America to original
equipment manufacturers and in the several replacement markets in the region and
in various export markets. Goodyear's sales of tires to the replacement markets
served by the Latin American Tire Segment substantially exceed its sales to
original equipment manufacturers. During 1999, the Latin American Tire Segment
sold approximately 3.6 million tires to OE customers and 14.2 million tires in
the replacement markets it serves. In Mexico and Central and South America,
approx-
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imately 83.7% of all passenger and light truck tires, and approximately 28.3% of
all medium truck tires, sold by the Company during 1999 were radials.
The Latin American Tire Segment sells its tires to vehicle manufacturers
in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela and to independent
dealers and distributors in each of the replacement markets in Latin America.
The Latin American Tire Segment is a major supplier of tires to most
manufacturers of automobiles and trucks with facilities in Latin America,
including Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, DaimlerChrysler, Fiat and Renault.
Goodyear is a leading participant in each of the markets served by the
Latin American Tire Segment. Major competitors in Latin America include
Bridgestone/Firestone, Michelin and Pirelli. Other competitors include various
regional producers and imports by various other tire companies, primarily from
Asia. During 1999, the Latin American Tire Segment delivered approximately 26.3%
of its tire production to other Tire Segments, primarily passenger and truck
tires to the United States from plants in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and
Venezuela, exported and sold approximately 9.1% of its tire production to
unaffiliated customers outside Latin America, and imported approximately 8.3% of
the tires it sold from the other Tire Segments.
No customer or group of affiliated customers accounted for as much as
6.5% of the Latin American Tire Segment's sales during 1999 or as much as 8.2%
of its sales during 1998. The ten largest customers of the Latin American Tire
Segment represented less than 24.9% of its sales for 1999 and less than 27.5% of
its sales during 1998.
The working capital employed by the Latin American Tire Segment is limited
to the extent possible to reduce the effects of inflationary economic conditions
in the region and is consistent with prevailing tire industry practices in Latin
America. The inventories maintained by the Latin American Tire Segment are
ordinarily at levels designed to optimize production schedules consistent with
anticipated demand. The payment terms offered by the Latin American Tire Segment
in each country in the region are consistent with industry practices in the
relevant country. In certain countries the operations of the Latin American Tire
Segment are affected from time to time by price controls, import controls, labor
regulations, tariffs, and other restrictive governmental regulations.
ASIA TIRE
The Company's tire business in Asia engages in the development,
manufacture, distribution and sale of tires throughout east, southeast and south
Asia and the western Pacific (the "Asia Tire Segment"). The Asia Tire Segment
manufactures and sells several lines of tires for automobiles, light and medium
trucks, aircraft, farm implements and construction equipment for both the
original equipment and replacement markets. The Asia Tire Segment manufactures
tires at facilities located in China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the
Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand.
The Asia Tire Segment sold approximately 12.0 million tires during 1999,
compared to 10.9 million tires during 1998 and 11.8 million tires during 1997.
Asia Tire Segment sales during 1999 were $575.9 million and 1999 EBIT was $26.0
million.
The table below sets forth the percentage of Goodyear's consolidated net
sales and operating income attributable to the Asia Tire Segment, and the
percentage of Asia Tire Segment sales attributable to the sale of new tires, for
each year in the three year period ended December 31, 1999:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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Asia Tire Segment sales ............... 4.5% 4.0% 5.1%
Asia Tire Segment operating income .... 4.8% 0.7% 4.9%
Tire sales .................... 96.7% 96.0% 96.9%
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The Asia Tire Segment manufactures and sells several lines of radial and
bias-ply passenger tires, led by the Eagle F1 high performance line, the Eagle
NCT3 and Eagle Aquatred lines. Various lines of radial and bias-ply truck tires
are offered, including the Wrangler D-Mark radial light truck tire line and the
Hi-Miler bias-ply medium truck tire line.
The Asia Tire Segment also retreads truck, heavy equipment and aircraft
tires and provides miscellaneous other products and services.
MARKETS AND OTHER INFORMATION
The Asia Tire Segment distributes and sells tires in most countries in
Asia and the western Pacific. Goodyear's sales to the replacement markets served
by the Asia Tire Segment substantially exceed its sales to original equipment
customers in the region. During 1999, the Asia Tire Segment sold approximately
2.4 million tires to OE customers and 9.6 million tires in the replacement
markets it serves. The Asia Tire Segment also exports tires to other Tire
Segments and to markets in other regions. During 1999, the Asia Tire Segment
delivered approximately 10% of its tire production to other Tire Segments,
primarily the North American Tire Segment, exported and sold approximately 4% of
its tire production to unaffiliated customers located outside the region, and
imported approximately 2% of the tires it sold from the other Tire Segments.
Approximately 85% of all passenger and light truck tires, and approximately 2.5%
of all medium truck tires, sold by the Asia Tire Segment during 1999 were
radials.
The Asia Tire Segment supplies tires to global automobile manufacturers
with facilities in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines,
including BMW, Citroen, Daihatsu, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda,
Hyundai, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo, and to
regional manufacturers, including Perodua and Proton (Malaysia), Maruti, Skoda
and Telco (India) and AAT (Thailand). In the replacement market, Goodyear sells
tires through approximately 1,600 dealers and distributors.
Goodyear is a leading tire manufacturer in several of the markets served by
the Asia Tire Segment, including Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Goodyear is not a major supplier in Thailand, India, Japan, Korea or China. In
Asia, Goodyear's principal competitors include Bridgestone, Michelin, Yokohama,
Kumho, Hankook, MRF, Ceat and numerous regional tire companies.
No customer or group of affiliated customers accounted for as much as 7.2%
of the sales of the Asia Tire Segment during 1999 or as much as 10.6% of its
sales during 1998. The ten largest customers of the Asia Tire Segment accounted
for less than 22.8% of its 1999 sales and less than 31.8% of its 1998 sales.
Ordinarily, the working capital requirements of the Asia Tire Segment are low
relative to the volume of sales involved and are consistent with prevailing tire
industry practices in each market it serves. During the past two years working
capital requirements have increased somewhat due to the economic downturn in
most of the region.
The Asia Tire Segment information does not include the operations of South
Pacific Tyre, an Australian Partnership, and South Pacific Tyres Limited, a New
Zealand Company (together "SPT"), which are joint ventures 50% owned by Goodyear
and 50% owned by Pacific Dunlop Limited. SPT is the largest tire manufacturer in
Australia and New Zealand, with five tire manufacturing plants and 16 retread
plants. For additional information regarding SPT, see Note 20, "Business
Segments", of the notes to Financial Statements set forth in Item 8 of this
Annual Report, at page 77. In Australia and New Zealand, SPT sells
Goodyear-brand and Dunlop-brand tires through a chain of 560 retail stores and
commercial tire centers owned by SPT.
The Asia Tire Segment includes the activities of two newly formed joint
venture companies in Japan, each of which is 25% owned by Goodyear. Sumitomo
owns the other 75% of each company. One of these companies distributes
Goodyear-brand passenger and truck tires manufactured by Sumitomo in Japan, or
by Goodyear in other countries, in the replacement market in Japan. The other
company sells Goodyear-brand and Dunlop-brand tires to original equipment
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manufacturers in Japan. Goodyear's 25% share of the net income or loss of these
companies is reported as an increase or decrease to the operating income of the
Asia Tire Segment using the equity method of accounting.
ENGINEERED PRODUCTS
Another Segment engages in the development, manufacture, distribution and
sale of numerous rubber and thermoplastic products worldwide (the "Engineered
Products Segment"). Sales of the Engineered Products Segment during 1999 were
$1.2 billion and its 1999 operating income was $71.0 million. The table below
sets forth the percentage of Goodyear's consolidated net sales and operating
income attributable to the Engineered Products Segment for each year in the
three year period ended December 31, 1999:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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Engineered Products Segment sales ..... 9.4% 10.1% 10.1%
Engineered Products Segment
operating income .................... 13.1% 9.9% 10.8%
The products and services offered by the Engineered Products Segment
include: (1) belts and hose for motor vehicles; (2) air springs, engine mounts
and chassis parts for motor vehicles; (3) conveyor and power transmission belts;
(4) air, water, steam, hydraulic, petroleum, fuel, chemical and materials
handling hose for industrial applications; (5) tank tracks; and (6) various
other engineered rubber products and miscellaneous services. Engineered Products
are manufactured in 26 plants located in the United States, Canada, France,
Brazil, Australia, Chile, China, Venezuela, Mexico, Slovenia and South Africa.
MARKETS AND OTHER INFORMATION
Most products of the Engineered Products Segment are sold directly to
manufacturers or through independent wholesale distributors. The major portion
of the sales of the Engineered Products Segment is made to various industrial
and transportation markets for replacement purposes.
The Engineered Products Segment consists of several product lines in
respect of which several manufacturers produce some, but not all, of the
products manufactured by Goodyear. There are several suppliers of automotive
belts and hose products, air springs, engine mounts and other rubber components
for motor vehicles. Goodyear is a significant supplier of each of these
products. Goodyear is a leading supplier of conveyor and power transmission
belts and industrial hose products. More than 50 major firms participate in the
various engineered rubber products markets. These markets are highly
competitive, with quality, service and price being the most significant factors
to most customers. Goodyear believes the products offered by the Engineered
Products Segment are generally considered to be high quality and competitive in
price and performance.
During 1999, the ten largest customers of the Engineered Products Segment
accounted for approximately 41.3% (41.4% in 1998) of Engineered Products Segment
sales and no customer, or group of affiliated customers, accounted for more than
11.7% (13.7% in 1998) of Engineered Products Segment sales. The principal
customers of the Engineered Products Segment include DaimlerChrysler, Ford,
General Motors, International Truck and Engine and AutoZone. The business of the
Engineered Products Segment is not seasonal to any significant degree. The
Engineered Products Segment does not maintain a significant inventory or require
an unusual amount of working capital when considered in relation to the volume
of business transacted.
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Another Segment engages in the development, manufacture, distribution and
sale of synthetic rubber and rubber latices, various resins and organic
chemicals used in rubber and plas-
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tic processing, and other chemical products for industrial customers worldwide
(the "Chemical Products Segment"). The Chemical Products Segment also owns and
operates a natural rubber plantation and processing facility in Indonesia and
conducts natural rubber purchasing operations.
Chemical Products Segment sales during 1999 were $928.4 million and its
1999 operating income was $118.9 million. The table below sets forth the
percentage of Goodyear's consolidated net sales and operating income
attributable to the Chemical Products Segment (which includes sales and
operating income in respect of products transferred to the other Segments), and
to the sales of the Chemical Products Segments to Goodyear's other Segments, for
each year in the three year period ended December 31, 1999:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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Chemical Products Segment sales ....... 7.2% 7.7% 8.3%
Chemical Products Segment
operating income .................... 22.0% 12.4% 10.7%
Chemical Products Segment sales to
other Segments ...................... 3.8% 4.2% 4.4%
The major portion (52.0%, 54.0% and 52.3% in 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively) of the revenues of the Chemical Products Segment were sales to
Goodyear's other Segments, primarily synthetic rubber and rubber processing
chemicals to the North American Tire Segment, at the lower of a formula price or
market. Substantially all production is in the United States, except for certain
rubber chemicals manufactured in France.
MARKETS AND OTHER INFORMATION
The Tire Segments purchase substantially all of the synthetic rubber, and
a significant portion of the rubber processing chemicals, produced by the
Chemical Products Segment. All of the natural rubber produced by Goodyear's
plantation and processing facility is used by the Company. All rubber processing
and other chemical products of the Chemical Products Segment sold to external
customers are sold directly to manufacturers of various rubber, plastic and
chemical products. Several major firms are significant suppliers of one or more
chemical products similar to those manufactured by Goodyear. The markets are
highly competitive, with product quality and price being the most significant
factors to most customers. Goodyear believes the products offered by Chemical
Products Segment are generally considered to be high quality and competitive in
price and performance.
During 1999, the ten largest unaffiliated customers of the Chemical
Products Segment accounted for approximately 12.1% (10.9% in 1998) of the sales
of the Chemical Products Segment and no unaffiliated customer accounted for more
than 2.2% (2.0% in 1998) of its sales. The Chemical Products Segment business is
not seasonal to any significant degree and does not require an unusual amount of
inventory or working capital relative to the volume of business transacted.
GENERAL BUSINESS INFORMATION
SOURCES AND AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS
The principal raw materials used in Goodyear's tires and other rubber
products are synthetic and natural rubber. Goodyear purchases substantially all
of its requirements for natural rubber in the world market. Synthetic rubber
accounted for approximately 54%, 54% and 55% of all rubber consumed by Goodyear
worldwide during 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The Company's plants located
in Beaumont and Houston, Texas, supply the major portion of its synthetic rubber
requirements in the United States. The major portion of the synthetic rubber
used by Goodyear outside the United States is supplied by third parties. The
principal raw materials
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used in the production of synthetic rubber are butadiene and styrene purchased
from independent suppliers and isoprene purchased from independent suppliers or
produced by Goodyear from purchased materials.
Nylon and polyester yarns are used by Goodyear, substantial quantities of
which are processed in Goodyear's textile mills. Goodyear uses significant
quantities of steel wire for radial tires, a portion of which is produced by
Goodyear. Other important raw materials used by Goodyear are carbon black,
pigments, chemicals and bead wire. Substantially all of these raw materials are
purchased from independent suppliers, except for certain chemicals which
Goodyear manufactures. Goodyear purchases most of the materials and supplies it
uses in significant quantities from several suppliers, except in those instances
where only one or a few qualified sources are available. As in 1999, Goodyear
anticipates the continued availability (subject to possible spot shortages) of
all such materials during 2000.
Goodyear uses substantial quantities of chemicals and fuels in the
production of tires and other rubber products, synthetic rubber and latex and
other products. Supplies of chemicals and fuels have been and are expected to
continue to be adequate for the Company's manufacturing plants.
In the aggregate, the costs of natural rubber and other raw materials to
Goodyear during 1999 decreased from 1998 levels. However, natural rubber and
crude oil prices increased significantly in the world market beginning in late
1999. The Company anticipates significant increases in the cost of energy and
most raw materials during 2000, especially natural rubber, chemical feedstocks
and other raw materials and fuels derived from crude oil. Prices for energy and
raw materials are also likely to be subject to price volatility during 2000.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
Goodyear owns approximately 1,937 patents issued by the United States
Patent Office and approximately 7,413 patents issued or granted in other
countries around the world, and also has licenses under numerous patents of
others, covering various improvements in the design and manufacture of its
products and in processes and equipment for the manufacture of its products.
Goodyear also has approximately 660 applications for United States Patents
pending and approximately 5,763 patent applications on file in other countries
around the world. While Goodyear considers that such patents, patent
applications and licenses as a group are of material importance, it does not
consider any one patent, patent application or license, or any related group of
them, to be of such importance that the loss or expiration thereof would
materially affect its business considered as a whole or the business of any of
its Segments.
Goodyear owns or controls and uses approximately 1,300 different
trademarks, including several using the word "Goodyear" or the word "Dunlop".
These trademarks are protected by approximately 8,600 registrations worldwide.
Goodyear also has approximately 830 trademark applications pending in the United
States and other jurisdictions. While Goodyear believes such trademarks as a
group are of importance, the only trademarks Goodyear considers material to its
business considered as a whole or to the business of any of its Segments are
those using the word "Goodyear". Goodyear believes all of its significant
trademarks are valid and will have unlimited duration as long as they are
adequately protected and appropriately used.
BACKLOG
Goodyear does not consider its backlog of orders to be material to, or a
significant factor in, evaluating and understanding any of its Segments or its
business considered as a whole.
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
The total amount of Goodyear's business during 1999 under contracts or
subcontracts which were subject to termination at the election of the United
States Government amounted to approx-
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imately 0.5% of Goodyear's consolidated net sales for 1999. The amount of
business under such contracts or subcontracts during 1998 and 1997 was 0.6% of
Goodyear's consolidated net sales for 1998 and 1997, respectively.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Goodyear expends significant amounts each year on research for the
development of new, and the improvement of existing, products and manufacturing
processes and equipment. Goodyear maintains substantial research and development
centers for tires and related products in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg,
Luxembourg; and tire proving grounds in Akron, Ohio, Huntsville, Alabama, San
Angelo, Texas, Mireval, France, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg. Goodyear operates
significant research and development facilities for other products in Akron,
Ohio, Green, Ohio, Lincoln, Nebraska, Marysville, Ohio, and Orsay, France.
During the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and 1995
Goodyear expended, directly or indirectly, $446.2 million, $420.7 million,
$384.1 million, $374.5 million, and $369.3 million, respectively, on research,
development and certain engineering activities relating to the design,
development, improvement and modification of new and existing products and
services and the formulation and design of new manufacturing processes and
equipment and improvements to existing processes and equipment. Goodyear
estimates that it will expend approximately $465.0 million for research and
development activities during 2000.
EMPLOYEES
At December 31, 1999, Goodyear employed approximately 108,561 people
throughout the world. Of the approximately 42,629 persons employed in the United
States at December 31, 1999, approximately 12,347 were covered by a master
collective bargaining agreement, dated May 9, 1997, with the United Steel
Workers of America, A.F.L.-C.I.O.-- C.L.C. ("USWA"), which agreement will expire
on April 19, 2003 (subject to a reopener on April 19, 2000), and approximately
10,779 were covered by other contracts with the USWA and various other unions.
COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
Goodyear is subject to extensive regulation under environmental and
occupational health and safety laws and regulations concerning, among other
things, air emissions, discharges to waters and the generation, handling,
storage, transportation and disposal of waste materials and hazardous
substances. Goodyear has a continuing program to ensure its compliance with
Federal, state and local environmental and occupational safety and health laws
and regulations. During 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and 1995, Goodyear made capital
expenditures aggregating approximately $10.4 million, $17.5 million, $16.6
million, $12.5 million, and $17.4 million, respectively, for environmental
improvement and occupational safety and health compliance projects in respect of
its facilities worldwide. Goodyear presently estimates that it will make capital
expenditures for pollution control facilities and occupational safety and health
projects of approximately $6.4 million during 2000 and approximately $7.1
million during 2001. In addition, Goodyear expended approximately $63.9 million
during 1999, and Goodyear estimates that it will expend approximately $76.9
million during 2000 and approximately $74.1 million during 2001, to maintain and
operate its pollution control facilities and conduct its other environmental and
occupational safety and health activities, including the control and disposal of
hazardous substances, which amounts are expected to be sufficient to comply with
applicable existing environmental and occupational safety and health laws and
regulations and are not expected to have a material adverse effect on Goodyear's
competitive position in the industries in which it participates. At December 31,
1999, Goodyear had reserved $72.6 million for anticipated costs, including site
studies, the design and implementation of remediation plans, post-remediation
monitoring and legal and consulting fees, associated with the remediation of
numerous waste disposal sites and certain other properties and related
environmental activities. In the future
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Goodyear may incur increased costs and additional charges associated with
environmental compliance and cleanup projects necessitated by the identification
of new waste sites, the impact of new and increasingly stringent environmental
laws, such as the Clean Air Act, and regulatory standards and the availability
of new technologies. Compliance with Federal, State and local environmental laws
and regulations in the future may require a material increase in the Company's
capital expenditures and may have a material adverse effect on the Company's
earnings and competitive position.
INFORMATION ABOUT INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
The Company, through its foreign subsidiaries, engages in manufacturing
or sales operations in most countries in the world, including manufacturing
operations in the United States and 26 other countries. Goodyear's international
manufacturing operations consist primarily of the production of tires.
Engineered rubber and certain other products are also manufactured in certain of
the Company's plants located outside the United States.
Goodyear's consolidated net sales and long-lived assets were split
between the United States and all foreign countries as follows:
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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL
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YEAR PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT
ENDED IN MILLIONS OF IN MILLIONS OF AT IN MILLIONS OF IN MILLIONS OF
12/31 OF DOLLARS CONSOLIDATED OF DOLLARS CONSOLIDATED 12/31 OF DOLLARS CONSOLIDATED OF DOLLARS CONSOLIDATED
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1999 $6,825.0 53% $6,055.6 47% 1999 $4,080.1 56% $3,224.9 44%
1998 $6,806.4 54% $5,819.9 46% 1998 $2,750.6 51% $2,649.5 49%
1997 $6,831.0 52% $6,234.3 48% 1997 $2,966.6 59% $2,074.1 41%
</TABLE>
Net sales to unaffiliated customers are attributed to the country where
the sale is made, without regard to where the product was manufactured or where
the product or service sold was delivered. During 1999, there was no foreign
country in which Goodyear's operations contributed more than 6.8% of Goodyear's
consolidated net sales. At December 31, 1999, there was no foreign country in
which Goodyear's operation employed more than 5.1% of Goodyear's long-lived
assets. Goodyear's operations in Brazil, Canada, England, Germany and France,
Goodyear's five largest foreign operations, contributed approximately 23.0% of
its consolidated net sales during 1999 and employed approximately 23.3% of
Goodyear long-lived assets at December 31, 1999.
Goodyear also participates in joint ventures with Pacific Dunlop Limited.
Goodyear and Pacific Dunlop Limited each have a 50% equity interest in South
Pacific Tyres, an Australian partnership, and South Pacific Tyres N.Z. Limited,
a New Zealand company (together, "SPT"). SPT operates five tire manufacturing
plants, 16 retread plants and a chain of approximately 560 retail outlets in
Australia, New Zealand and Papua - New Guinea. The net sales of SPT during 1999,
1998 and 1997 were $657.8 million, $636.3 million and $743.7 million,
respectively. The operating income of SPT during 1999, 1998 and 1997 was $31.2
million, $47.2 million and $62.3 million, respectively.
In addition to the ordinary risks of the marketplace, the Company's foreign
operations and the results thereof in some countries are affected by price
controls, import controls, labor regulations, tariffs, extreme inflation and/or
fluctuations in currency values. Furthermore, in certain countries where
Goodyear operates (primarily countries located in Central and South America),
transfers of funds from foreign operations are generally or periodically subject
to various restrictive governmental regulations.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
Goodyear manufactures its products in 92 manufacturing facilities located
around the world. There are 34 plants in the United States and 58 plants in 26
other countries.
NORTH AMERICAN TIRE SEGMENT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. The Company owns
(or leases with the right to purchase at a nominal price) and operates the
following manufacturing facilities used by the North American Tire Segment,
having an aggregate of approximately 24.3 million square feet of floor space,
located: (A) in the United States (1) tire plants at Akron, Ohio; Danville,
Virginia; Fayetteville, North Carolina; Freeport, Illinois; Gadsden, Alabama;
Huntsville, Alabama; Lawton, Oklahoma; Tonawonda, New York; Topeka, Kansas;
Tyler, Texas; and Union City, Tennessee; (2) steel tire wire cord plant at
Asheboro, North Carolina; (3) textile mill at Decatur, Alabama; (4) tread rubber
plants at Radford, Virginia; Social Circle, Georgia; and Spartanburg, South
Carolina; and (5) tire mold plants at Statesville, North Carolina; and Stow,
Ohio; and (B) in Canada, tire plants located at Medicine Hat, Alberta; Napanee,
Ontario; and Valleyfield, Quebec.
EUROPEAN UNION TIRE SEGMENT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. The Company owns
and operates manufacturing facilities used by the European Union Tire Segment,
having an aggregate of approximately 13.6 million square feet of floor space, as
follows: (1) tire plants at Amiens (2 plants) and Montlucon, France;
Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg; Fulda, Furstenwalde, Hanau, Philippsburg, Reisa and
Wittlich, Germany; Birmingham, Washington and Wolverhampton, England; and (2)
plants at Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, for the manufacture of tire fabric, steel
wire tire cord, tire molds and tire manufacturing machines.
EASTERN EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST TIRE SEGMENT MANUFACTURING
FACILITIES. The Company owns and operates tire plants used by the EEAME Tire
Segment, having an aggregate of approximately 7.2 million square feet of floor
space, located at: Casablanca, Morocco; Adapazari and Ismit, Turkey; Debica,
Poland; Kranj, Slovenia; and Uitenhage, South Africa.
LATIN AMERICAN TIRE SEGMENT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. The Company owns
and operates tire plants used by the Latin American Tire Segment, having an
aggregate of approximately 7.0 million square feet of floor space, located
at: Americana and Sao Paulo, Brazil (also tire molds, tire fabric and fabric
dipping); Santa Barbara, Brazil (tread rubber; a leased facility);
Santiago, Chile (also batteries); Cali, Colombia; Guatemala City, Guatemala;
Mexico City, Mexico; Lima, Peru; and Valencia, Venezuela.
ASIA TIRE SEGMENT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. The Company owns (or has long
term land use rights) and operates tire plants used by the Asia Tire Segment,
having an aggregate of approximately 5.3 million square feet of floor space,
located at: Dalian, China; Aurangabad and Ballabgarh, India; Bogor, Indonesia;
Tatsuno, Japan; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Las Pinas and Marikina, Philippines;
Taipei, Taiwan; and Bangkok, Thailand.
ENGINEERED PRODUCTS SEGMENT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. The Company owns
(or leases with the right to purchase at a nominal price) and operates the
following manufacturing facilities used by the Engineered Product Segment,
having an aggregate of approximately 5.2 million square feet of floor space,
located: (A) in the United States, (1) hose products plants at Hannibal,
Missouri, Lincoln, Nebraska (also power transmission products), Mt Pleasant,
Iowa, Norfolk, Nebraska, and Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; (2) conveyor belting plants
at Marysville, Ohio, and Spring Hope, North Carolina; (3) air springs plant at
Green, Ohio; (4) molded rubber products plant at St. Marys, Ohio; and (5)
textile mill at Cartersville, Georgia; and (B) in Canada, (1) hose products
plants at Collingwood, Ontario, and St. Alphonse de Granby, Quebec; (2) conveyor
belting plant at Bowmanville, Ontario; (3) power transmission products plant at
Owen Sound, Ontario; and (4) molded rubber products plant at Quebec City,
Quebec; (C) in Europe, an air springs and power transmission products plant at
Kranj, Slovenia, and air springs at the Montlucon, France, tire plant; (D) in
Africa, a conveyor belting and power transmission products plant at Uitenhage,
South Africa; (E) in Latin America, (1) conveyor and power transmission belting,
hose products and tex-
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tiles and films products plants at Sao Paulo, Brazil; (2) air springs plant at
Maua, Brazil; (3) conveyor belting and hose products plant at Santiago, Chile;
(4) power transmission products plant at Chihuahua, Mexico; (5) hose products
and power transmission products at Tinaquillo, Venezuela; and (6) hose products
and air springs plant at San Luis Potosi, Mexico; and (F) in Asia, (1) conveyor
belting plant at Bayswater, Australia; and (2) hose products plant at Qingdao,
China.
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SEGMENT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. The Company owns and
operates manufacturing facilities used by the Chemical Products Segment having
an aggregate of approximately 2.5 million square feet of floor space consisting
of: (1) synthetic rubber and rubber chemicals plants at Bayport, Beaumont and
Houston, Texas; (2) specialty resins plant at Akron, Ohio; and (3) rubber
chemicals plant at Niagara Falls, New York; and (4) specialty resins and rubber
chemicals plant at LeHavre, France.
The manufacturing facilities of Goodyear are, when considered in the
aggregate, modern and adequately maintained. Goodyear's capital expenditures for
new plant and equipment, for expansion and modernization of existing plants and
equipment and related assets, for tire molds, and for various other projects
(excluding the cost of any acquisitions of new businesses) were $805.0 million
in 1999, $838.4 million in 1998, and $699.0 million in 1997. Of said amounts,
$483.4 million in 1999, $447.7 million in 1998 and $343.2 million in 1997 were
expended on facilities located in the United States. Capital expenditure used on
projects to increase capacity and improve productivity totaled $410.7 million in
1999, $365.1 million in 1998 and $322.9 million in 1997. The Company estimates
that its capital expenditures during 2000 will total approximately $600 million
to $700 million, of which amount approximately $250 million to $300 million will
be expended on new plants or projects to increase the capacity and improve the
productivity of existing facilities.
Goodyear's radial passenger and truck tire plants in North America and
Europe were operated at approximately 92% of capacity during 1999, 1998, and
1997 (excluding the 19 day period in 1997 plants were closed due to the strike
by the United Steel Workers at five tire plants in the United States).
Goodyear's worldwide tire capacity utilization was approximately 92% of capacity
during 1999, approximately 91% of capacity during 1998 and 90% during 1997
(excluding the period of said strike). The Company expects continued high levels
of capacity utilization by the tire industry during 2000 based on current demand
levels and forecasts that indicate continued high production levels by original
equipment manufacturers in the United States and Europe, growth in the original
equipment markets in Asia and Latin America, and continued growth in the
replacement markets throughout the world. The manufacturing facilities used by
the Engineered Products Segment were operated at approximately 69% of rated
capacity during 1999, compared to approximately 76% in 1998 and 77% in 1997. The
manufacturing facilities used by the Chemical Products Segment were operated at
approximately 86% of rated capacity during 1999, compared to 90% in 1998 and 89%
in 1997.
In order to maintain its competitive position, respond to changing market
conditions and optimize production efficiencies, Goodyear has a continuing
program for rationalizing production, eliminating inefficient capacity and
modernizing and increasing the capacity of its radial passenger and truck tire
facilities. Goodyear has expansion projects planned or underway at several of
its existing tire plants and certain other tire manufacturers are building, or
have announced plans to install, additional capacity for passenger tires and
light and medium truck tires over the next few years. Since 1996, Goodyear has
also acquired additional tire manufacturing capacity in various markets,
including India, the Philippines, Poland, Slovenia and South Africa, and, in the
global alliance with Sumitomo, in the United States, England, France and
Germany. The Company expects that its manufacturing facilities will have
production capacity sufficient to satisfy presently anticipated demand for its
tires and other products for the foreseeable future when the Company's planned
plant expansion, modernization and rationalization projects have been completed.
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During 1999, the Company experienced higher than expected levels of
demand for certain lines and sizes of passenger and truck tires in North
America. As a result, the Company was unable to fill on a timely basis a
substantial portion of orders for such tires. In order to restore the Companys'
ability to fill orders on a timely basis, the Company resumed the production of
certain tires at its Gadsden, Alabama, tire plant (which was producing 16,000
passenger and light truck tires per day in January 2000), increased capacity
through expansion and continuous operation programs at certain of its other
North American Tire plants, and increased imports of certain sizes and types of
tires from Europe, Latin America and Asia. In addition, the Company's September
1, 1999 acquisition of two Dunlop tire plants in the United States, added
capacity to produce approximately 32,000 passenger and truck tires per day. The
Company's tire manufacturing facilities are expected to have capacity sufficient
to satisfy presently anticipated demand for the Company's tires in North America
by the end of 2000.
The Company also owns and operates a rubber plantation processing
facility in Indonesia, and research and development facilities and technical
centers in Akron, Ohio, Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, Lincoln, Nebraska, Green, Ohio,
Marysville, Ohio, and Orsay, France and tire proving grounds in Akron, Ohio (82
acres), Mireval, France (450 acres), and San Angelo, Texas (7,243 acres). The
Company also operates a tire proving ground in Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg.
The Company operates approximately 1,012 retail outlets for the sale of
its tires to consumers in the United States and Canada and approximately 788
retail outlets in other countries. Worldwide, the Company also operates
approximately 111 tire retreading facilities and approximately 256 warehouse and
distribution facilities. Substantially all of these facilities are leased. The
Company does not consider any one of these leased properties to be material to
its operations. For additional information regarding leased properties, see Note
9, "Properties and Plants," and Note 11, "Leased Assets," of the Notes to
Financial Statements set forth in Item 8 of this Annual Report at pages 66 and
70, respectively.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
At February 29, 2000, Goodyear was a party to the following material
legal proceedings, as defined in the Instructions to Item 103 of Regulation S-K:
(A) Since January 19, 1990, a series of 66 civil actions have been filed
against Registrant in the United States District Court for the District of
Maryland relating to the development of lung disease, cancer and other diseases
by former employees of The Kelly-Springfield Tire Company ("Kelly"), formerly a
wholly-owned subsidiary (and now a part) of Registrant, alleged to be the result
of exposure to allegedly toxic substances, including asbestos and certain
chemicals, while working at the Cumberland, Maryland tire plant of Kelly, which
was closed in 1987. The plaintiffs allege, among other things, that Registrant,
as the manufacturer or seller of certain materials, negligently failed to warn
Kelly employees of the health risks associated with their employment at the
Cumberland plant and failed to implement procedures to preserve their health and
safety. The plaintiffs in these civil actions are seeking an aggregate of $650
million in compensatory damages and $6.46 billion in punitive damages. On March
5, 1997, the District Court granted Registrant's motion for summary judgment and
issued an Order and Judgment dismissing all of these civil actions with
prejudice. The plaintiffs appealed the Order and Judgment of the District Court
and, on May 11, 1998, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
vacated the judgment of the District Court and remanded the cases for further
proceedings. On January 28, 1999, the District Court granted Registrant's motion
for summary judgment on causation and issued a Final Judgment Order with respect
to all of these cases, dismissing each case with prejudice and assessing costs
to the plaintiffs. On February 24, 1999, the plaintiffs appealed the Final
Judgment Order of the District Court to the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fourth Circuit.
(B) On June 7, 1990, a civil action, Teresa Boggs, et al. v. Divested
Atomic Corporation, et al., was filed in United States District Court for the
Southern District of Ohio by Teresa Boggs
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and certain other named Plaintiffs on behalf of themselves and a putative class
comprised of certain other persons who resided near the Portsmouth Uranium
Enrichment Complex, a facility owned by the United States Government as a part
of the United States Department of Energy ("DOE") located in Pike County, Ohio
(the "Portsmouth DOE Plant"), against Divested Atomic Corporation ("DAC"), the
successor by merger of Goodyear Atomic Corporation ("GAC"), Registrant and
Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., presently known as Lockheed Martin Energy
Systems ("LMES"). GAC had operated the Portsmouth DOE Plant pursuant to a series
of contracts with the DOE for several years until November 16, 1986, when LMES
assumed operation of the Portsmouth DOE Plant. The Plaintiffs allege that the
past and present operators of the Portsmouth DOE Plant, GAC (then a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Registrant) and LMES, contaminated certain areas near the
Portsmouth DOE Plant with radioactive or other hazardous materials, or both,
causing property damage and emotional distress. Plaintiffs are claiming $300
million in compensatory damages, $300 million in punitive damages and
unspecified amounts for medical monitoring and cleanup costs. This civil action
is no longer a class action as a result of rulings of the District Court
decertifying the class. On June 8, 1998, a new civil action, Adkins, et al. v.
Divested Atomic Corporation, et al. (Case No. C2 98-595), was filed in the
United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern
Division, on behalf of approximately 276 persons who currently reside, or in the
past resided, near the Portsmouth DOE Plant against DAC, the Registrant and
LMES. The plaintiffs allege, on behalf of themselves and a putative class of all
persons who were residents, property owners or lessees of property subject to
alleged windborne particulates and water run off from the Portsmouth DOE Plant,
that DAC (and, therefore, Registrant) and LMES in their operation of the
Portsmouth DOE Plant (i) negligently contaminated, and are strictly liable for
contaminating, the plaintiffs and their property with allegedly toxic
substances, (ii) have in the past maintained, and are continuing to maintain, a
private nuisance, (iii) have committed, and continue to commit, trespass, and
(iv) violated the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act of 1980. The plaintiffs are seeking $30 million in actual damages,
$300 million of punitive damages, costs, expenses, attorney's fees and other
unspecified legal and equitable remedies.
(C) On January 13, 1995, a civil action, Gregory Tire, et al. v.
Goodyear, et al. (Cause No. 95-00409), was filed in the 192nd Judicial District
Court, Dallas County, Texas, against Registrant (and two employees of
Registrant) by 22 independent tire dealers or franchisees located in Texas who
are or were customers of Registrant. The complaint alleges, among other things,
that in the course of Registrant's commercial relationships and dealings with
the plaintiffs, Registrant violated the Texas Business Opportunities Act and the
Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, breached its fiduciary duty to the
plaintiffs, breached its covenants of good faith and fair dealing with the
plaintiffs, violated the Texas Free Enterprise Act, violated the Texas Antitrust
Act, breached certain contracts with the plaintiffs and committed common law
fraud. In 1998, plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the claim that Registrant
violated the Texas Antitrust Act. In February 1999, on Registrant's motion, the
Court issued an order dismissing with prejudice the plaintiffs' claim that
Registrant breached its fiduciary duty to the plaintiffs and all of the claims
of two of the plaintiffs were dismissed with prejudice. The Court, in response
to a motion by Registrant, has issued an order that the claims of each plaintiff
shall be adjudicated in a separate trial. The twenty remaining plaintiffs are
seeking unspecified compensatory damages, exemplary damages equal to the greater
of $230 million or 10% of Registrant's net worth, and injunctive and other
relief.
(D) On March 15, 1995, a civil action, Orion Tire Corporation, et al. vs.
Goodyear, et al. (Cause No. SA CV 95-221), was filed in the United States
District Court for the Central District of California, against Registrant,
Goodyear International Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Registrant
("GIC"), and five individuals, including Samir G. Gibara, Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer and President of Registrant, by Orion Tire Corporation,
a California corporation ("Orion"), China Tire Holdings Limited, a Bermuda
corporation ("China Tire"), and China Strategic Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong
corporation ("China Strategic"). The plaintiffs alleged, among other things,
that, in connection with Registrant's acquisition of a 75% interest
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in a tire manufacturing facility (the "Dalian Facility") in Dalian, People's
Republic of China, in 1994, Registrant and GIC engaged in tortious interference
with certain alleged contractual relationships of plaintiffs involving the
Dalian Facility, committed tortious interference with certain prospective
economic advantages of the plaintiffs, violated the California Cartwright Act by
engaging in an unlawful combination and conspiracy in restraint of trade and
committed trade libel and defamation by making oral defamatory and written
libelous statements concerning the plaintiffs to various parties. In addition,
all defendants were alleged to have engaged in a civil conspiracy to induce the
entities which owned the Dalian Facility to breach their contracts with the
plaintiffs and to have engaged in civil racketeering. The plaintiffs claimed
more than $1.0 billion in actual damages and $3.0 billion in exemplary damages
from Registrant and GIC and such further relief as the court may deem
appropriate. On motions made by Registrant, the District Court dismissed all
individual defendants from the proceedings for lack of jurisdiction, dismissed
all claims made by China Strategic and most of the claims made by Orion and
China Tire, and entered an order on August 12, 1999 dismissing the entire cause
of action. On September 9, 1999, the plaintiffs appealed the order of the
District Court to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
On December 27, 1999, China Tire filed a civil action (China Tire v.
Goodyear, et al., Case No. 5:99CV3163) in United States District Court for the
North District of Ohio, Eastern Division, against Registrant and GIC alleging
that (1) Registrant committed violations of Section 1962(b) and Section 1962(c)
of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act in connection with the
Registrant's acquisition of a 75% interest in the Dalian Facility, (2)
Registrant and GIC committed trade libel by intentionally publishing statements
known to be untrue concerning the plaintiff to various parties that were for the
purpose of disparaging and causing monetary harm to the plaintiff, and (3)
Registrant and GIC violated the Ohio Deceptive Trade Practices Act in
negotiations regarding the Dalian Facility. The plaintiff is seeking an
aggregate of $3.5 billion of actual and punitive damages, prejudgment interest,
attorneys' fees and costs, and such further relief as the court deems proper. On
January 14, 2000, Registrant and GIC filed a motion to dismiss on the grounds
that, among other things, the claims are barred by the above described case in
California which is currently on appeal before the United States Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, are time barred as a matter of law and fail to
state claims upon which relief can be granted.
(E) In January 1997, Registrant filed a civil action, Goodyear v. Chiles
Power Supply Inc., d/b/a Heatway Systems (Case No. 5:97CV0335), against Chiles
Power Supply Inc. ("Heatway"), in the United States District Court for the
Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, seeking (i) to collect $2.07
million due for Entran 3 hose sold and delivered to Heatway and (ii) to obtain
a declaratory judgment to the effect that Registrant's obligations in respect
of Entran 2 hose sold to Heatway in the past are limited by Registrant's
standard written terms and conditions of sale. Heatway counterclaimed, alleging
that, among other things, all Entran 2 hose sold to Heatway was defective, that
Registrant misrepresented the properties and capabilities of Entran 2 hose,
that the Entran 2 hose sold to Heatway was not merchantable, and that Heatway
has been damaged as a result. Heatway asserted that its actual damages could be
as much as $2.5 billion. In June 1998, the District Court granted Registrant's
motion for summary judgment against Heatway as to its claim for $2.07 million
due for hose purchased from Registrant. A trial was held during January and
February of 2000 on the counterclaims asserted by Heatway and the jury rendered
its verdict that Registrant did not breach the implied warranty of
merchantability in respect of the Entran 2 hose sold to Heatway. On February 4,
2000, the District Court entered an order terminating and dismissing all of the
counterclaims of Heatway and entering the judgment against Heatway for $2.07
million, plus interest and costs. Heatway filed a voluntary petition (under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code) in the United States Bankruptcy Court,
Western District of Missouri, on February 25, 2000. In November 1998, a class
action complaint, Anderson, et al. v. Goodyear, et al., (Case Number 98CV439),
was filed in the District Court of Eagle County, Colorado, against Registrant
and Heatway on behalf of a putative class consisting of all persons who have or
had an ownership interest in real property located in
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Colorado on which heating systems using Entran 2 hose have been installed and
who have suffered or may suffer damage to their property due to the alleged
defective nature of the Heatway systems and/or Entran 2 hose. The plaintiffs
claim breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, negligence and strict liability for
defective product against both Heatway and Registrant. In addition, twenty other
cases involving approximately one hundred sites have been filed against Heatway
and Registrant by plaintiffs who purchased Heatway heating systems alleging
damages resulting from system failures based on all or some of the claims made
in the Anderson Case. Registrant, on motion, was dismissed from one of these
cases. The plaintiffs in these cases are claiming damages in unspecified
amounts, plus interest from the date damages were incurred, attorney's fees,
costs and such other relief as the courts may deem proper.
(F) Goodyear received subpoenas in 1995, 1996 and 1998 in connection with
an industry-wide investigation by the Cleveland, Ohio, office of the Antitrust
Division of the United States Department of Justice into possible violations of
Section 1 of the Sherman Act by tire manufacturers. The subpoenas called for the
production of documents to a federal grand jury sitting in Cleveland. Goodyear
completed its response to the subpoenas and cooperated fully with the Department
of Justice in the investigation. On February 18, 2000, the Department of Justice
notified Goodyear that the investigation has been closed.
(G) In addition to the legal proceedings described above, various other
legal actions, claims and governmental investigations and proceedings covering a
wide range of matters were pending against Registrant and its subsidiaries at
February 29, 2000, including claims and proceedings relating to several waste
disposal sites that have been identified by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency and similar agencies of various States for remedial
investigation and cleanup, which sites were allegedly used by Goodyear in the
past for the disposal of industrial waste materials. Registrant, based on
available information, does not consider any such action, claim, investigation
or proceeding to be material, within the meaning of that term as used in Item
103 of Regulation S-K and the instructions thereto.
Registrant, based on available information, has determined with respect
to each legal proceeding pending against Registrant and its subsidiaries at
February 29, 2000, either that it is not reasonably possible that Goodyear has
incurred liability in respect thereof or that any liability ultimately incurred
will not exceed the amount, if any, recorded in respect of such proceeding at
December 31, 1999, by an amount which would be material relative to the
consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity of Goodyear,
although, in the event of an unanticipated adverse final determination in
respect of certain proceedings, Goodyear's consolidated net income for the
period during which such determination occurs could be materially affected.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
No matter was submitted to a vote of the security holders of the
Registrant during the quarter ended December 31, 1999.
ITEM 4(A). EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF REGISTRANT.
Set forth below, in accordance with Instruction 3 to Item 401(b) of
Regulation S-K, are: (1) the names and ages of all executive officers
(including executive officers who are also directors) of the Registant at
February 29, 2000, (2) all positions with the Registrant presently held by each
such person and (3) the positions held by, and principal areas of
responsibility of, each such person during the last five years.
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NAME POSITION(S) HELD AGE
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SAMIR G. GIBARA CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER 60
AND PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
Mr. Gibara served in various managerial capacities after joining Goodyear
in 1966. Mr. Gibara was elected a Vice President of Registrant on October 6,
1992, serving in that capacity as the executive officer responsible for
strategic planning and business development and as the acting Vice President of
Finance and principal financial officer of Registrant. On May 3, 1994, Mr.
Gibara was elected an Executive Vice President of Registrant and, in such
capacity, was the executive officer responsible for the North American Tire
Operations of Registrant. Effective April 15, 1995, Mr. Gibara was elected
President and Chief Operating Officer of Registrant. Mr. Gibara was elected
President and Chief Executive Officer of Registrant effective January 1, 1996,
and Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President effective July
1, 1996. Mr. Gibara is the principal executive officer of Registrant. Mr. Gibara
has been a director of Registrant since April 15, 1995.
WILLIAM J. SHARP PRESIDENT, NORTH AMERICAN TIRE 58
Mr. Sharp served in various tire production posts until elected,
effective April 1, 1991, an Executive Vice President of Registrant, serving in
that capacity, as the executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's
tire manufacturing and distribution operations and research, development and
engineering activities until October 1, 1992, when he became the executive
officer of Registrant responsible for the operations of Registrant's
subsidiaries in Europe. From January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1999, Mr. Sharp
was Registrant's President, Global Support Operations of Registrant, and, as
such, was the executive officer having corporate responsibility for Goodyear's
research and development, manufacturing, purchasing, materials management,
quality assurance, and environmental and health and safety improvement
activities worldwide. Effective July 1, 1999, Mr. Sharp was appointed, and on
August 3, 1999 he was elected, President, North American Tire, of Registrant.
Mr. Sharp is the executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's tire
operations in the United States and Canada. Mr. Sharp has been an employee of
Goodyear since 1964.
SYLVAIN G. VALENSI PRESIDENT, EUROPEAN UNION TIRE 57
Mr. Valensi served in various finance, sales and marketing positions
until November 1993, when he was named President and Chief Executive Officer of
Goodyear France S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Registrant. On February 1,
1996, Mr. Valensi was appointed Vice President, European Region. On November 5,
1996, Mr. Valensi was elected a Vice President of Registrant and, in that
capacity, served as the executive officer of Registrant responsible for
Goodyear's tire operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Effective July
1, 1999, Mr. Valensi was appointed, and on August 3, 1999 he was elected,
President, European Union Tire, of Registrant. Mr. Valensi is the executive
officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's tire operations throughout
Western Europe. Mr. Valensi has been an employee of Goodyear since 1965.
DENNIS E. DICK PRESIDENT, ENGINEERED AND
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS 60
Mr. Dick served in various research and development and production posts
until elected a Vice President of Registrant on April 9, 1984, serving as the
executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's general products
technology management activities worldwide until October 1991, when he was
appointed Vice President and General Manager of Goodyear's Chemical Division. On
November 5, 1996, Mr. Dick was elected a Vice President of Registrant and served
as the executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's worldwide
Chemical Products operations. Effective July 1, 1999, Mr. Dick was appointed,
and on August 3, 1999 he was elected, President, Engineered and Chemical
Products, of Registrant. Mr. Dick is the executive officer of Registrant
responsible for Goodyear's engineered products and chemical products operations
worldwide. Mr. Dick has been an employee of Goodyear since 1964.
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NAME POSITION(S) HELD AGE
---- ---------------- ----
JOHN C. POLHEMUS PRESIDENT, LATIN AMERICA REGION 55
Mr. Polhemus served in various managerial positions in Goodyear's
international operations until June 1, 1991, when he was appointed Managing
Director and President of Goodyear do Brazil Produtos de Borracha Ltda, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Registrant. On April 10, 1995, Mr. Polhemus was
appointed, and on November 5, 1996 he was elected, a Vice President of
Registrant for the Latin America region, serving as the executive officer of
Registrant responsible for Goodyear's tire operations in Latin America.
Effective July 1, 1999, Mr. Polhemus was appointed, and on August 3, 1999 he was
elected, President, Latin America Region, of Registrant. Mr. Polhemus is the
executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's tire operations
throughout Mexico, Central America and South America. Mr. Polhemus has been an
employee of Goodyear since 1969.
MICHAEL J. RONEY PRESIDENT, EASTERN EUROPE, 45
AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST
Mr. Roney served in various international financial, sales and managerial
posts until May, 1995, when he was appointed managing director of Goodyear do
Brazil Produtos de Borracha Ltda, a subsidiary of Registrant operating in
Brazil, a post he held until September 1, 1998, when he was appointed Vice
President for the Asia region, in which capacity he was responsible for
Goodyear's tire operations in the Asia, Australia and western Pacific regions.
On December 1, 1998, Mr. Roney was appointed President and Managing Director of
Compania Hulera Goodyear-Oxo, S.A. de C.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Registrant, and was responsible for Goodyear's tire operations in Mexico.
Effective July 1, 1999, Mr. Roney was appointed, and on August 3, 1999 he was
elected, President, Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East, of Registrant. Mr.
Roney is the executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's tire
operations in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Mr. Roney has been an
employee of Goodyear since 1981.
HUGH D. PACE PRESIDENT, ASIA REGION 48
Mr. Pace served in various international sales and marketing posts until
1992, when he became President and Managing Director of Compania Hulera
Goodyear-Oxo, S.A. de C.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Registrant. Mr. Pace
was elected a Vice President of Registrant effective December 1, 1998, serving
as the executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's tire
operations in the Asia region. Effective July 1, 1999, Mr. Pace was appointed,
and on August 3, 1999 he was elected, President, Asia Region, of Registrant. Mr.
Pace is the executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's tire
operations in Asia and the western Pacific. Mr. Pace has been an employee of
Goodyear since 1975.
ROBERT W. TIEKEN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 60
AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mr. Tieken joined Goodyear on May 3, 1994, when he was elected an
Executive Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer of Registrant. From
April of 1993 through April of 1994, Mr. Tieken was the Vice President of
Finance of Martin Marietta Corporation. Mr. Tieken was Vice President, Finance
and Information Technology, of General Electric Aerospace from 1988 until it was
acquired by Martin Marietta Corporation in April 1993. Mr. Tieken is the
principal financial officer of Registrant.
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NAME POSITION(S) HELD AGE
---- ---------------- ----
VERNON L. DUNCKEL SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, 61
GLOBAL PRODUCT SUPPLY
Mr. Dunckel served in various quality assurance, production and
managerial posts in the United States and Canada until October 1992, when he was
appointed Director of Tire Manufacturing - Europe, serving in that capacity
until June 30, 1999. Effective July 1, 1999, Mr. Dunckel was appointed, and on
August 3, 1999 he was elected, Senior Vice President, Global Product Supply, of
Registrant. Mr. Dunckel is the executive officer of Registrant responsible for
Goodyear's facilities planning, purchasing, manufacturing and engineering
applications activities worldwide. Mr. Dunckel has been an employee of Goodyear
since 1962.
JOSEPH M. GINGO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, 55
TECHNOLOGY AND GLOBAL
PRODUCTS PLANNING
Mr. Gingo served in various research and development and managerial posts
until elected a Vice President of Registrant effective November 1, 1992, serving
as the executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's worldwide tire
technology activities until January 1, 1995, when he was appointed Vice
President, Asia Region. On November 5, 1996, Mr. Gingo was elected a Vice
President of Registrant and, in that capacity, was responsible for Goodyear's
operations in Asia until September 1, 1998, when he was placed on special
assignment to the Chairman of the Board. From December 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999,
Mr. Gingo served as the Vice President of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's
worldwide Engineered Products operations. Effective July 1, 1999, Mr. Gingo was
appointed, and on August 3, 1999 he was elected, Senior Vice President,
Technology and Global Products Planning, of Registrant. Mr. Gingo is the
executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's research and tire
technology development and product planning operations worldwide and for
Goodyear's global aviation and off-the-road tire businesses. Mr. Gingo has been
an employee of Goodyear since 1966.
C. THOMAS HARVIE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
AND GENERAL COUNSEL 56
Mr. Harvie joined Goodyear on July 1, 1995, when he was elected a Vice
President and the General Counsel of Registrant. Effective July 1, 1999, Mr.
Harvie was appointed, and on August 3, 1999 he was elected, Senior Vice
President and General Counsel of Registrant. Mr. Harvie is the chief legal
officer of Registrant and is the executive officer of Registrant responsible for
the government relations and real estate activities of Goodyear. Prior to
joining Goodyear, Mr. Harvie was a Vice President and the Associate General
Counsel of TRW Inc. from 1989 through June 1995.
JOHN P. PERDUYN SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, 60
GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Perduyn served in various public relations posts until he was elected
a Vice President of Registrant effective June 1, 1989, serving in that capacity
as the executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's public affairs
activities. Effective July 1, 1999, Mr. Perduyn was appointed, and on August 3,
1999 he was elected, Senior Vice President, Global Communications, of
Registrant. Mr. Perduyn is responsible for Goodyear's public relations and
related activities worldwide. Mr. Perduyn has been an employee of Goodyear since
1970.
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NAME POSITION(S) HELD AGE
---- ---------------- ----
CLARK E. SPRANG SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, 56
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND
BUSINESS INTEGRATION
Mr. Sprang served in various financial posts until appointed Vice
President Business Development effective September 1, 1993. Mr. Sprang was
elected a Vice President of Registrant on November 5, 1996 and served as the
executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's worldwide business
development activities until June 30, 1999. Effective July 1, 1999, Mr. Sprang
was appointed, and on August 3, 1999 he was elected, Senior Vice President,
Business Development and Business Integration, of Registrant. Mr. Sprang is the
executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's business development,
business integration and related activities worldwide. Mr. Sprang has been an
employee of Goodyear since 1966.
W. JAMES FISH SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, 56
GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES
Mr. Fish joined Goodyear on February 1, 2000. He was elected Senior Vice
President, Global Human Resources, of Registrant on February 8, 2000. He is the
executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's global human
resources activities. Prior to joining Goodyear, Mr. Fish was Executive
Director, Corporate Human Resources at Ford Motor Company from 1994 to 1996. He
served as the Executive Director, Human Resources Customer Operations, of Ford
Motor Company from 1996 to January of 2000.
STEPHANIE W. BERGERON VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER 46
Ms. Bergeron joined Goodyear on December 29, 1998 and was elected Vice
President and Treasurer of Registrant effective January 1, 1999. Ms. Bergeron is
the executive officer responsible for Goodyear's worldwide treasury operations,
investor relations activities, risk management programs and pension assets
management. Ms. Bergeron is also serving as the principal accounting officer of
Registrant. Prior to joining Goodyear, Ms. Bergeron was Vice President and
Assistant Treasurer - Corporate Finance of DaimlerChrysler Corporation, serving
in that position beginning November of 1994. She was Finance Director, Corporate
Financial Activities, of Chrysler Corporation from 1993 to November 1994.
JAMES BOYAZIS VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY 63
Mr. Boyazis joined Goodyear in 1963, serving in various posts until June
2, 1987, when he was elected a Vice President and the Secretary of Registrant.
He is also the Associate General Counsel of Registrant.
RICHARD P. ADANTE VICE PRESIDENT 53
Mr. Adante served in various engineering and management posts until April
1, 1991, when he was elected a Vice President of Registrant. He is the executive
officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's materials management operations
for tires in North America. Mr. Adante has been an employee of Goodyear since
1966.
DONALD D. HARPER VICE PRESIDENT 53
Mr. Harper served in various industrial engineering and human resources
posts until December 1, 1993, when he was appointed Director of Salaried Human
Resources and Employment Practices. He was appointed Director of Human Resources
for North American Tires effective December 1, 1994. In June 1996, Mr. Harper
was appointed Vice President of Human Resources Planning, Development and
Change. Mr. Harper was elected a Vice President effective December 1, 1998 and
is the executive officer responsible for Goodyear's human resources planning,
development and change. Mr. Harper has been an employee of Goodyear since 1968.
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NAME POSITION(S) HELD AGE
---- ---------------- ----
WILLIAM M. HOPKINS VICE PRESIDENT 55
Mr. Hopkins served in various tire technology and managerial posts until
appointed General Manager of Multipurpose Vehicle and Specialty Tires in January
of 1993. Mr. Hopkins was appointed Director of Tire Technology for North
American Tires effective June 1, 1996. He was elected a Vice President of
Registrant effective May 19, 1998 and, in that capacity, served as the executive
officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's worldwide tire technology
activities until August 1, 1999. Since August 1, 1999, Mr. Hopkins has served as
the executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's worldwide product
marketing and technology planning activities. Mr. Hopkins has been an employee
of Goodyear since 1967.
KENNETH B. KLECKNER VICE PRESIDENT 51
Mr. Kleckner served in various engineering and manufacturing management
posts until May 1994, when he was appointed Vice President of Manufacturing and
Operations of Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, a division of Registrant. In June
of 1996, he was appointed Director - Tire Manufacturing for the Company's Latin
American Region. He was appointed Vice President - Engineering effective June
16, 1997. Mr. Kleckner was elected a Vice President of Registrant effective May
19, 1998. He is the executive officer of Registrant responsible for Goodyear's
worldwide process engineering and manufacturing technology activities. Mr.
Kleckner has been an employee of Goodyear since 1971.
GARY A. MILLER VICE PRESIDENT 53
Mr. Miller served in various management and research and development
posts until he was elected a Vice President of Registrant effective November 1,
1992. He is the executive officer of Registrant primarily responsible for
Goodyear's purchasing operations worldwide. Mr. Miller has been an employee of
Goodyear since 1967.
JOHN W. RICHARDSON VICE PRESIDENT 54
Mr. Richardson served in various financial and general management posts
until he was appointed General Auditor of Goodyear on February 1, 1993, serving
in that post until appointed Vice President and Comptroller on June 1, 1996. He
was elected Vice President - Corporate Finance of Registrant on November 5, 1996
and in that capacity served as the principal accounting officer of Registrant
until August 31, 1999. Since September 1, 1999, Mr. Richardson has served as
Vice President, Finance - North American Tire, of Registrant and, in that
capacity, is the executive officer of Registrant responsible for the financial
functions of Goodyear's tire operations in the United States and Canada. Mr.
Richardson has been an employee of Goodyear since 1967.
RICHARD J. STEICHEN VICE PRESIDENT 55
Dr. Steichen served in various research and development posts until
December 1, 1994, when he was elected a Vice President of Registrant,
responsible for Goodyear's worldwide tire technology activities. Since May 1,
1998, Dr. Steichen has been the executive officer of Registrant responsible for
Goodyear's research activities. Dr. Steichen has been an employee of Goodyear
since 1973.
No family relationship exists between any of the above named executive
officers or between said executive officers and any director or nominee for
director of Registrant.
Each executive officer is elected by the Board of Directors of Registrant
at its annual meeting to a term of one year or until his or her successor is
duly elected, except in those instances where the person is elected at other
than an annual meeting of the Board of Directors in which event such person's
tenure will expire at the next annual meeting of the Board of Directors unless
such person is reelected. The next annual meeting of the Board of Directors is
scheduled to be held on April 10, 2000.
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PART II.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The principal market for Registrant's Common Stock is the New York Stock
Exchange (Stock Exchange Symbol GT). Registrant's Common Stock is also listed on
the Chicago Stock Exchange and The Pacific Exchange. Overseas listings include
the Amsterdam, Paris and the Swiss Stock Exchanges.
Information relating to the high and low sale prices of Registrant's
Common Stock and the dividends paid on such shares during 1999 and 1998 appears
under the caption "Quarterly Data and Market Price Information" in Item 8 of
this Annual Report, at page 82 and is incorporated herein by specific reference.
The first quarter 2000 cash dividend of $.30 per share will be paid on March 15,
2000 to shareholders of record at February 16, 2000.
At February 16, 2000, there were 28,212 record holders of the 156,353,841
shares of the Common Stock of Registrant then outstanding. Approximately
8,791,862 shares of the Common Stock of Registrant were beneficially owned by
approximately 32,942 participants in four Employee Savings Plans sponsored by
Registrant and certain of its subsidiaries. The Northern Trust Company is the
Trustee for said Employee Savings Plans.
* * * * * *
On February 25, 1999, Registrant issued its 1.2% Convertible Note Due
August 16, 2000 in the principal amount of Yen13,073,070,934 (the "Note")
which is convertible into 2,281,115 shares of the Common Stock of Registrant at
a conversion price of Yen5,731 per share, subject to certain adjustments. The
Note was purchased by Sumitomo and is not transferable. The terms of the Note
provide that Registrant may redeem the Note prior to the period during which it
is convertible. If the Note is not redeemed, during the period beginning July
16, 2000, and ending August 15, 2000, Sumitomo may convert the entire principal
amount of the Note into said 2,281,115 shares (subject to certain adjustments)
of the Common Stock of Registrant. The Note was sold directly to Sumitomo at
par. No commission or underwriter's discount was paid in connection with the
issuance and sale of the Note and no commission or fee will be paid upon any
conversion of the Note into shares of Registrant's Common Stock. The proceeds
were used to purchase a similar convertible note from Sumitomo. On June 14,
1999, Registrant and Sumitomo agreed that Goodyear will not redeem the Note and
that Sumitomo will convert the Note into shares of Registrant's Common Stock in
accordance with its terms, subject to certain conditions. The Registrant
determined that the sale of the Note was, and any issuance of Registrant's
Common Stock to Sumitomo upon conversion of the Note will be, exempt from
registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), pursuant
to Section 4(2) of the Act, as transactions by an issuer not involving any
public offering.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
<TABLE>
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE)............ 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales ................................. $12,880.6 $12,626.3 $13,065.3 $12,985.7 $13,039.2
Income from Continuing
Operations ............................... 241.1 717.0 522.4 558.5 575.2
Discontinued Operations ................... - (34.7) 36.3 (456.8) 35.8
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Net Income ................................ $ 241.1 $ 682.3 $ 558.7 $ 101.7 $ 611.0
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Per Share of Common Stock:
Income (Loss) Per Share-Basic:
Income from Continuing
Operations ............................... $ 1.54 $ 4.58 $ 3.34 $ 3.60 $ 3.78
Discontinued Operations ................... - (.22) .24 (2.94) .24
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Net Income-Basic .......................... $ 1.54 $ 4.36 $ 3.58 $ .66 $ 4.02
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Income (Loss) Per Share-Diluted:
Income from Continuing
Operations ............................... $ 1.52 $ 4.53 $ 3.30 $ 3.56 $ 3.74
Discontinued Operations ................... - (.22) .23 (2.91) .23
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Net Income-Diluted ........................ $ 1.52 $ 4.31 $ 3.53 $ .65 $ 3.97
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Dividends Per Share ....................... $ 1.20 $ 1.20 $ 1.14 $ 1.03 $ .95
Total Assets .............................. $13,102.6 $ 10,589.3 $9,917.4 $9,671.8 $ 9,789.6
Long Term Debt ............................ $ 2,347.9 $ 1,186.5 $ 844.5 $1,132.2 $ 1,320.0
Shareholders' Equity ...................... $ 3,617.1 $ 3,745.8 $3,395.5 $3,279.1 $ 3,281.7
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NOTES: (1) See "Principles of Consolidation" at Note 1 ("Accounting
Policies") to the Financial Statements at page 57.
(2) Net Income in 1999 included net after-tax gains of $154.8 million,
or $.97 per share-diluted, from the change in control of the
businesses contributed by the Company to the Goodyear Dunlop joint
venture in Europe and the sale of certain rubber chemical assets
and net rationalization charges of $132.5 million after tax, or
$.84 per share-diluted.
(3) Net Income in 1998 included a net after-tax gain of $61.3 million,
or $.38 per share-diluted, from the sale of the All American
Pipeline System and related assets, rationalizations and the sale
of other assets.
(4) Net Income in 1997 included net after-tax charges of $176.3
million, or $1.12 per share-diluted, for rationalizations.
(5) Net income in 1996 included a net after-tax charge of $573.0
million, or $3.65 per share - diluted, for the writedown of the
All American Pipeline System and related assets and certain
rationalization actions.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(All per share amounts are diluted)
CONSOLIDATED
Sales in 1999 were $12.88 billion, compared to $12.63 billion in 1998 and
$13.07 billion in 1997.
Income from continuing operations in 1999 was $241.1 million or $1.52 per
share, decreasing 66.4% from $717.0 million or $4.53 per share in 1998 and 53.8%
from $522.4 million or $3.30 per share in 1997.
Net income was $241.1 million or $1.52 per share in 1999, compared to
$682.3 million or $4.31 per share in 1998 and $558.7 million or $3.53 per share
in 1997.
NET SALES
Worldwide tire unit sales in 1999 were 12.9 million units, or 6.9%,
higher than in 1998. The increase reflects the Company's strategic alliance with
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (Sumitomo), which commenced operations on
September 1, 1999 in North America and Europe and contributed 14.4 million units
during the last four months of 1999. North American Tire (United States and
Canada) volume increased more than 4 million units, which included 4.1 million
units contributed by the Dunlop businesses. North American Tire performance was
limited by capacity constraints in certain passenger and truck tire lines
resulting from higher than anticipated demand from the Company's original
equipment (OE) customers and national chain merchandisers in the North American
replacement market, coupled with closing the Gadsden, Alabama manufacturing
facility and the inability to replace lost capacity to meet increased demand.
Total North American volume increased 3.8% from 1998 while international unit
sales increased 10.7%. Worldwide OE unit sales rose 8.2% from 1998, while
worldwide replacement unit sales increased 6.3%. Both the OE and replacement
markets benefited in 1999 from increased volume in North America, Europe and
Asia. Significant decreases in OE and replacement unit sales were experienced in
Latin American markets in 1999.
Worldwide tire unit sales in 1998 increased 1.7% from 1997. Replacement
unit sales increased 4.4%, but OE volume decreased 4.3% due primarily to adverse
economic conditions in Latin America and Asia. North American volume rose 2.3%
and European Union unit sales were 8.9% higher.
Revenues increased in 1999 due primarily to higher tire unit sales. The
Dunlop businesses acquired from Sumitomo contributed $855.0 million to 1999
sales. Revenues in 1999 were adversely impacted by the effect of currency
translations on international results. The Company estimates that versus 1998,
currency movements adversely affected revenues by approximately $390 million. In
addition, revenues in 1999 were adversely affected by continued worldwide
competitive pricing pressures, weak economic conditions in Latin America and
lower unit sales of engineered products. Revenues in future periods may continue
to be adversely affected by currency translations and competitive pricing
pressures.
Revenues in 1998 decreased due primarily to the adverse effect of
currency translation on international results. The Company estimates that versus
1997, currency movements adversely affected revenues by approximately $468
million. Worldwide competitive pricing pressures, lower tire unit sales in Latin
America and Asia, lower unit sales of engineered and chemical products and
strikes in the U.S. against General Motors also contributed to the decrease in
1998 revenues. Increased tire unit sales, resulting from the acquisition of a
majority ownership interest
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in SAVA, d.d., a tire manufacturer in Slovenia, and various other joint venture
interests favorably impacted 1998 revenues.
COST OF GOODS SOLD
Cost of goods sold was 80.4% of sales in 1999, compared to 76.6% in 1998
and 76.7% in 1997. Cost of goods sold increased in dollars and as a percent to
sales in 1999 due primarily to higher unit costs associated with lower
production levels resulting from the Company's program to realign capacity and
reduce inventories. Also reflected are higher research and development costs. In
addition, the Company incurred operating charges for inventory writeoffs and
adjustments. These charges relate primarily to inventory writeoffs resulting
from the realignment of North American tire brand positioning and replacement
market distribution strategies and the exit from the Championship Auto Racing
Teams and Indy Racing League (CART/IRL) racing series.
Raw material costs decreased during 1999 and 1998, but are expected to
increase in 2000. Labor costs increased in both 1999 and 1998, due in part to
United States wage agreements, which provided for significant wage and benefit
improvements. The impact of increased labor costs was somewhat mitigated by the
reduction of manufacturing personnel throughout the world resulting from the
Company's rationalization programs. Manufacturing costs were adversely affected
in 1998 by the transition to seven-day operations at certain U.S. and European
production facilities. Costs in both 1999 and 1998 benefited from efficiencies
achieved as a result of ongoing cost containment measures.
Research and development expenditures in 1999 were $446.2 million,
compared to $420.7 million in 1998 and $384.1 million in 1997. Expenditures in
2000 are expected to be approximately $465 million.
SAG
Selling, administrative and general expense (SAG) in 1999 was 15.7% of
sales, compared to 14.9% in 1998 and 14.4% in 1997. SAG increased in 1999 in
dollars and as a percent to sales due to higher SAG levels at the Dunlop
businesses acquired on September 1, 1999 and due to lower revenues in the first
half of 1999. SAG in 1998 was adversely affected by software reengineering costs
and acquisitions. SAG benefited in 1999 and 1998 from the favorable impact of
ongoing worldwide cost containment measures.
EBIT
EBIT (sales less cost of goods sold and selling, administrative and
general expense) decreased in 1999 due to the worldwide competitive pricing
environment, increased cost of goods sold and a change in product and market mix
to lower priced and lower margin tires and lower margin channels of
distribution. The Company estimates that versus 1998, currency movements
adversely affected EBIT in 1999 by approximately $65 million. EBIT in 1999 was
favorably affected by the acquisition of the Dunlop businesses from Sumitomo,
which contributed $60.7 million in EBIT. The adverse impact of currency
movements on 1998 EBIT was estimated to also be approximately $65 million versus
1997.
The Company is unable to predict the impact of currency fluctuations and
economic conditions on its sales and EBIT in future periods. Reported EBIT in
future periods is likely to be unfavorably impacted if the dollar strengthens
versus various foreign currencies and by anticipated increases in energy and raw
material prices and labor costs, which may not be recoverable in the market due
to competitive pricing pressures. Similarly, the continuing weak economic
conditions in Latin America are expected to adversely affect EBIT in future
periods.
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INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense in 1999 was $179.4 million, compared to $147.8 million
in 1998 and $119.5 million in 1997. Debt levels increased in 1999 and 1998
primarily in order to fund acquisitions. Interest expense in future periods is
expected to be higher than in 1999, due to higher average debt levels resulting
from the strategic alliance with Sumitomo and higher interest rates.
OTHER (INCOME) AND EXPENSE
Other (income) and expense was $(147.9) million in 1999, compared to
$(77.4) million in 1998 and $24.5 million in 1997. During 1999, other (income)
and expense included a gain totaling $149.7 million ($143.7 million after tax or
$.90 per share) on the change in control of 25% of the European businesses
contributed to Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V. by the Company. In addition,
proceeds of $17.0 million ($11.1 million after tax or $.07 per share) were
realized in 1999 from the Company's sale of customer lists and formulations in
connection with its exit from the production of certain rubber chemicals.
Interest income increased in 1999 due primarily to higher interest rates
received on time deposits.
The Company recorded gains in 1998 totaling $123.8 million ($76.4 million
after tax or $.48 per share) on the disposition of a latex processing facility
in Georgia and the sale of six distribution facilities in North America and
certain other real estate. A charge of $15.9 million ($10.4 million after tax or
$.07 per share) was recorded in 1998 for the settlement of several related
lawsuits involving employment matters in Latin America. Interest income
decreased in 1998 due primarily to lower levels of time deposits worldwide.
For further information, refer to the note to the financial statements
No. 4, Other (Income) and Expense.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Pretax income included foreign currency exchange gains of $27.6 million
in 1999, $2.6 million in 1998 and $34.1 million in 1997. Foreign currency
exchange in 1999 benefited from the impact of currency movements on U.S. dollar
denominated monetary items, primarily in Brazil. The gains in 1997 resulted
primarily from the Company's currency exposure management strategies, primarily
related to the impact of the strengthening of the U.S. dollar versus various
European and Asian currencies.
INCOME TAXES
The Company's effective tax rate was 16.5%, 27.6% and 28.0% in 1999, 1998
and 1997, respectively. The effective rate in 1999 reflected the nontaxable
character of the $149.7 million gain resulting from the change in control of 25%
of the Company's businesses contributed to the European joint venture with
Sumitomo. Net income in 1998 benefited from a lower effective tax rate due to
strategies that allowed the Company to manage global cash flows and minimize tax
expense. The Company estimates that its effective tax rate will increase to
approximately 31.5% in 2000.
For further information, refer to the note to the financial statements
No. 16, Income Taxes.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On March 21, 1998 the Company reached an agreement to sell, and on July
30, 1998 the Company completed the sale of, substantially all of the assets and
liabilities of its oil transportation business. The loss on the sale, net of
income from operations during 1998, totaled $34.7 million after tax or $.22 per
share.
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The transaction was accounted for as a sale of discontinued operations
and prior period financial information has been restated as required. For
further information, refer to the note to the financial statements No. 22,
Discontinued Operations.
RATIONALIZATION ACTIVITY
1999 RATIONALIZATION PROGRAMS
Rationalization actions approved in the first quarter of 1999 to reduce
costs and increase productivity and efficiency consisted of the termination of
tire production at the Gadsden, Alabama manufacturing facility and the
downsizing and consolidation of tire manufacturing facilities at Freeport,
Illinois and 12 other locations in Europe and Latin America, as well as certain
asset sales and other exit costs. The plan provided for the release of
approximately 4,000 associates worldwide, other exit costs related to the plant
downsizing and consolidation actions, additional costs related to the exit from
Formula 1 racing and the anticipated loss on the sale of a rubber plantation in
Asia. The Company decided to resume tire production in a portion of the Gadsden
plant, resulting in a reduction of the number of associates to be released by
approximately 500 and the reversal of $44.7 million. The balance of the $167.4
million charge at December 31, 1999 was $6.4 million. The Company expects these
actions to be completed in 2000. Annual pretax savings of approximately $140
million are expected when the planned actions have been fully implemented.
During the third quarter of 1999, continued competitive conditions in the
markets served by the Company resulted in the approval of a number of
rationalization actions. The plans consisted of the decision to terminate tire
production at a facility in Latin America, the reduction of staffing levels in
North American Tire operations and the exit from the CART/IRL racing series. The
planned actions relate to the reduction of approximately 340 associates, early
termination of contracts with various racing teams and the writeoff of equipment
taken out of service. Of the $46.5 million of charges recorded, $19.2 million
related to non-cash writeoffs and $27.3 million related to future cash outflows.
The balance at December 31, 1999 was $13.0 million. The Company expects these
actions to be completed during 2000. Annual pretax savings of approximately $35
million are expected when the planned actions have been fully implemented.
The Company committed to rationalization actions in the fourth quarter of
1999 to reduce costs and increase productivity. The plans related to the
reduction of approximately 800 associates in North America and a facility in
Europe, as well as the Company's exit from the CART/IRL racing series. The
Company expects these actions to be completed during 2000. The Company recorded
charges of $26.2 million, all of which related to future cash outflows. The
balance remaining at December 31, 1999 was $21.8 million. Annual pretax savings
of approximately $44 million are expected when the planned actions have been
fully implemented, including $29 million related to the two-phase European
associate reduction program, the second of which is expected to be recorded in
the first half of 2000, pending the completion of labor negotiations.
During 1999, the Company recorded net rationalization charges of $171.6
million ($132.5 million after tax or $.84 per share). The charges for
rationalization plans adopted in 1999 were as follows:
(IN MILLIONS) PRETAX AFTER TAX PER SHARE
First quarter 1999 program $167.4 $116.0 $ .74
Third quarter 1999 program 46.5 42.4 .27
Fourth quarter 1999 program 26.2 19.3 .12
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Total 1999 rationalization
charges $240.1 $177.7 $1.13
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The rationalization charges reversed and credited to Rationalizations on
the Consolidated Statement of Income during 1999 were as follows:
(IN MILLIONS) PRETAX AFTER TAX PER SHARE
Second quarter 1999 $ (9.6) $ (6.0) $(.04)
Third quarter 1999 (40.4) (26.7) (.17)
Fourth quarter 1999 (18.5) (12.5) (.08)
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Total 1999 rationalization
credits $(68.5) $(45.2) $(.29)
The $68.5 million of reversals consisted of $44.7 million related to the
decision to resume production of certain passenger tire lines in a portion of
the Gadsden, Alabama facility due to higher-than-expected demand in North
America and the high cost of time delays associated with installing additional
capacity at other plants. Of the $44.7 million reversed, $38.9 million related
to pension curtailment costs and associate severance costs not required and $5.8
million related primarily to noncancellable contracts again utilized.
Additionally, the reversals consisted of $6.8 million related to the abandonment
of the plan to relocate certain agricultural tire production to Turkey due to
rationalization opportunities presented by the Dunlop joint venture in Europe
and production difficulties following a major earthquake in Turkey. The
remaining $17.0 million of the reversals resulted from the evaluation of the
reserves at each balance sheet date and the identification of amounts no longer
needed for their intended purposes, primarily related to the 1997 and the 1996
rationalization programs.
1998 RATIONALIZATION ACTIVITY
During 1998, the Company did not adopt any rationalization plans. The
Company continued to implement previously adopted rationalization programs and
also reversed and credited to Rationalizations $29.7 million ($19.6 million
after tax or $.12 per share) of charges originally made in respect of the 1997
rationalization program, which consisted of $22.0 million resulting from
favorable settlement of obligations related to the Company's exit from the
Formula 1 racing series and $7.7 million related to plant downsizing and closure
activities in North America.
1997 RATIONALIZATION PROGRAM
The Company adopted certain rationalization plans resulting in a fourth
quarter 1997 charge of $265.2 million ($176.3 million after tax or $1.12 per
share) for the optimization, downsizing or consolidation of certain production
facilities, consolidation of distribution operations and withdrawal of support
from the worldwide Formula 1 racing series. The plan provided for the release of
approximately 3,000 associates worldwide, as well as various other exit costs,
including noncancellable lease costs, the writeoff of equipment and costs
associated with the fulfillment of contracts with various Formula 1 racing
teams. The balance of the $265.2 million charge was $32.9 million at December
31, 1999, all of which relates to future cash outflows. The Company expects the
1997 program to be completed during 2000. Annual pretax savings of approximately
$200 million are expected when the planned actions have been fully implemented.
1996 RATIONALIZATION PROGRAM
In the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company recorded charges for
rationalization actions totaling $148.5 million related to worldwide workforce
reductions, consolidation of operations and the closing of manufacturing
facilities and retail stores. With the exception of the $2.7 million of payments
due under noncancellable leases through 2007 related to Canadian retail store
closures, the Company has completed the 1996 program. The Company estimates that
its annual pretax savings are approximately $110 million.
DUNLOP RATIONALIZATION PROGRAM
Certain rationalization actions were recorded in 1999 as adjustments to
the purchase price allocation of the acquired Dunlop businesses, and therefore
did not affect the Consolidated Statement of Income.
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In the fourth quarter of 1999, to optimize market growth opportunities
and maximize cost efficiencies, the Company committed to certain rationalization
actions related to the Dunlop businesses acquired from Sumitomo. The plans
consisted of the reorganization of research and development operations, the
closure of certain retail outlets and the reduction or relocation of sales,
purchasing, engineering, logistics and manufacturing associates in Europe. The
Company recorded a $6.9 million adjustment to the purchase price allocation of
the acquired Dunlop businesses, of which $.4 million related to non-cash
writeoffs and $6.5 million related to future cash outflows. The balance of these
provisions totaled $5.4 million at December 31, 1999. The Company expects the
major portion of these actions to be completed during 2000. Annual pretax
savings of approximately $11 million are expected when the planned actions have
been fully implemented.
2000 DUNLOP PROGRAM
On January 6, 2000, the Company committed to a plan to terminate certain
tire production at the Dunlop tire manufacturing facility in Birmingham,
England. In connection with this action, approximately 650 associates will be
released. Costs incurred under the program are expected to approximate $20
million and will be recorded in the first quarter of 2000 as an adjustment to
the purchase price allocation.
For further information, refer to the note to the financial statements
No. 3, Rationalizations.
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
On June 14, 1999, the Company entered into a definitive general agreement
and various other agreements with Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. ("Sumitomo")
relating to the formation and operation of the strategic global alliance (the
"Alliance Agreements"). The Alliance Agreements provide, among other things, for
tire manufacturing and sales joint ventures. On September 1, 1999, the global
alliance was completed and the joint ventures commenced operations. In addition
to the businesses contributed, the Company paid $931.6 million to Sumitomo and
its affiliates, which was financed by the issuance of additional debt.
In accordance with the terms of the Alliance Agreements, the Company
acquired 75%, and Sumitomo owned 25%, of Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V., a
Netherlands holding company. On September 1, 1999, this company acquired
substantially all of Sumitomo's tire businesses in Europe, including eight tire
manufacturing plants located in England, France and Germany and sales and
distribution operations in 18 European countries, and most of the Company's tire
businesses in Europe. Excluded from the joint venture are the Company's tire
businesses in Poland (other than a sales company), Slovenia and Turkey (as well
as Morocco and South Africa), the Company's aircraft tire businesses, and the
Company's textile, steel tire cord and tire mold manufacturing plants and
technical center and related facilities located in Luxembourg.
On September 1, 1999, the Company also acquired 75%, and Sumitomo
acquired 25%, of Goodyear Dunlop Tires North America Ltd., a holding company
that purchased Sumitomo's tire manufacturing operations in North America and
certain of its related tire sales and distribution operations. In addition, the
Company acquired 100% of Sumitomo's Dunlop Tire replacement distribution and
sales operations in the United States and Canada. The Company also acquired a
25% (and Sumitomo acquired a 75%) equity interest in each of two tire companies
in Japan, one for the distribution and sale of Goodyear-brand passenger and
truck tires in the replacement market in Japan and the other for the
distribution and sale of Goodyear-brand and Dunlop-brand tires to original
equipment vehicle manufacturers in Japan. The Company transferred certain assets
of its subsidiary located in Japan in exchange for such equity interests and
approximately $27 million in cash.
The Company also acquired a 51% (and Sumitomo acquired a 49%) equity
interest in a company that will coordinate and disseminate commercialized tire
technology among the
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Company, Sumitomo, the joint ventures and their respective affiliates, and an
80% (and Sumitomo acquired a 20%) equity interest in a global purchasing
company. The agreements also provide for the investment by the Company and
Sumitomo in the common stock of the other.
The Company accounted for the strategic alliance using the purchase
method. The cost of the acquired businesses totaled approximately $1.24 billion,
including the cash payment of $931.6 million and the fair value of 25% of the
Company's businesses contributed to the European joint venture, or $307 million.
In addition, the Dunlop businesses contributed to the joint venture companies
included $130 million of debt. The Company will amortize substantially all of
the approximately $300 million of goodwill recorded on the transaction on a
straight-line basis over 40 years.
The Company recognized a gain of $149.7 million ($143.7 million after tax
or $.90 per share) on the change of control of 25% of its businesses contributed
to the European tire company. The Consolidated Statement of Income also includes
the results of operations of the former Sumitomo operations from September 1,
1999. The Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 1999 includes all of the
assets and liabilities of the European and North American businesses acquired by
the Company, including approximately $600 million of working capital.
The Company has been undergoing an extensive analysis and assessment of
the various activities of the combined businesses and is formulating, but has
not completed, plans to integrate the businesses in order to optimize market
growth opportunities as well as maximize cost efficiencies. The actions
contemplated under the plans will include the downsizing or consolidation of
various manufacturing, distribution, sales, support and administrative
operations. The execution of the plan is contingent upon the completion of the
analysis of the optimal integration of manufacturing, distribution and sales
operations and facilities, information systems, research and development
activities and the appropriate staffing levels for various other functions. Due
to the magnitude of the assessment required, the establishment and
implementation of these plans will extend over several periods. The Company
anticipates that some of these actions will result in charges to future
operations while others will result in an adjustment to the acquisition cost. In
the fourth quarter of 1999, the Company recorded the previously mentioned
rationalization costs totaling $6.9 million, which adjusted the acquisition cost
and did not affect income.
Further actions contemplated by the Company related to the businesses
acquired are expected to result in costs totaling approximately $70 million to
$110 million. These costs include associate severance costs and noncancellable
lease obligations. The costs will be recorded as an adjustment to the
acquisition cost and will result in increased values assigned to goodwill.
Because of these actions and other initiatives, the Company anticipates that it
will be able to realize synergies that will, by the end of the third year of
combined operations, yield annual cost savings aggregating $300 million to $360
million. The synergies are expected to be derived from the rationalization of
manufacturing, the integration of distribution facilities and staffing and the
benefits of combined purchasing activities.
For further information, refer to the notes to the financial statements
No. 2, Strategic Alliance, No. 3, Rationalizations and No. 8, Investments.
YEAR 2000
In preparation for the rollover to the year 2000, during 1997, 1998 and
1999 the Company inventoried and assessed all date sensitive technical
infrastructure and information and transaction processing computer systems ("I/T
Systems") and its potentially date sensitive manufacturing and other operating
systems ("Process Systems"), including those that use embedded technology such
as micro-controllers and micro-processors, to determine the actions required to
render the I/T Systems and Process Systems year 2000 compliant. The Company
remediated and
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tested all of its I/T Systems and Process Systems and determined that they were
year 2000 compliant prior to December 31, 1999.
The cost of modifying the Company's existing I/T Systems in order to
achieve year 2000 compliance was approximately $82 million, of which
approximately $42 million was expended in 1998 and approximately $24 million was
expended in 1999, including approximately $3 million in the 1999 fourth quarter.
All of the costs of modifying such existing I/T Systems were expensed in the
period incurred, except the cost of new hardware which was capitalized.
In addition, for several years the Company has been designing, acquiring,
and installing various business transactions processing I/T Systems which
provide significant new functionality and, in some instances, replaced
non-compliant I/T Systems with year 2000 compliant I/T Systems. Due to the
integrated nature of these I/T Systems enhancement projects, it was not
practicable to segregate the costs associated with the elements of these new I/T
Systems that may have been accelerated to facilitate year 2000 compliance. The
Company spent approximately $233 million for consulting, software and hardware
costs incurred in connection with the I/T Systems enhancement projects during
1997, 1998 and 1999, with approximately $122 million expended during 1998 and
approximately $88 million expended during 1999, including approximately $14
million during the 1999 fourth quarter. During 1999, approximately $61 million
of these costs were capitalized.
The Company modified or replaced and tested Process Systems requiring
remediation at a total cost of approximately $37 million, most of which was for
the acquisition of replacement systems. Expenditures totaled approximately $20
million in 1998 and $17 million in 1999, including approximately $4 million in
the 1999 fourth quarter. All costs related to the remediation of the Process
Systems were capitalized.
Accordingly, the Company's Year 2000 compliance costs (including the cost
of all I/T Systems enhancement projects) totaled approximately $352 million, of
which amount, approximately $223 million was incurred through December 31, 1998
and approximately $129 million was incurred during 1999, including approximately
$21 million in the 1999 fourth quarter. Year 2000 costs were funded from
operations.
Costs for repairing existing I/T Systems for Year 2000 compliance
represented approximately 12% of the Company's expenditures for information
technology during both 1998 and 1999. The total cost of repairing existing I/T
Systems enhancement projects represented approximately 32% of the Company's
information technology expenditures during 1999, compared to 47% during 1998.
The cost of remediating Process Systems was not significant relative to the
Company's capital expenditures for equipment.
During 1999, the Company surveyed its significant suppliers to determine
the extent to which the Company could have been vulnerable to their failure to
correct their own year 2000 issues. Based on responses to its survey and other
communications, the Company determined that the year 2000 readiness status of
most of its significant suppliers would permit its suppliers to deliver the
goods and services required by the Company on a timely basis without any
interruption due to year 2000 issues. During January 2000, the Company did not
experience any failure of any supplier to supply goods and services as scheduled
that was related to year 2000 issues.
From December 28, 1999 through January 7, 2000, the Company's Year 2000
Emergency Response Team was available for responding to any year 2000 issues.
During the December 30th to January 3rd rollover period the Company's Response
Team was in contact with the Company's facilities around the world to determine
whether any year 2000 related difficulties were experienced by the Company.
During the rollover period, the Company's Response Team received approximately
25 calls regarding year 2000 related issues. While in one case it was necessary
to perform additional remediation of software for one production support system,
which was com-
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pleted at a nominal cost without any delay in scheduled deliveries, all other
matters were resolved without any additional remediation activity.
The Company believes that its year 2000 compliance efforts were
successful, that its ability to manufacture and distribute its products was not
impaired by year 2000 issues and that it will not incur liability for breach of
contract or other harm arising out of any failure of its I/T Systems and Process
Systems to be year 2000 compliant.
THE EURO
Effective January 1, 1999, member states of the European Monetary Union
(EMU) established a common currency known as the Euro. Modifications to certain
of the Company's information systems software were required in connection with
this conversion to dual currencies, and such modifications were completed at a
nominal cost. On January 1, 2002, the Euro will become the sole lawful currency
of each EMU member state. The Company is actively preparing for the conversion
of all information systems software to the Euro, which will become the
functional currency of most of its European businesses, and does not expect that
this conversion will have a material impact on results of operations, financial
position or liquidity of its European operations.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (SFAS 133), "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities". SFAS 133 requires all derivatives to be
recognized as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and be measured
at fair value. Changes in such fair value are required to be recognized in
earnings to the extent that the derivatives are not effective as hedges. The
provisions of SFAS 133, as amended, are effective for fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 2000, and are effective for interim periods in the initial year
of adoption. The Company is currently assessing the financial statement impact
of the adoption of SFAS 133.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment information reflects the strategic business units of the Company,
which are organized to meet customer requirements and global competition. The
tire business is managed on a regional basis. Effective July 1, 1999 the Company
reorganized its Europe Tire segment into two segments, the European Union Tire
business and the Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire business. This was
done to reflect the way the business would be managed given the anticipated
addition of the Dunlop Tire businesses, which was completed on September 1,
1999. Accordingly, the Company's tire segments consist of North American Tire,
European Union Tire, Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire, Latin American
Tire and Asia Tire. Segment information for prior periods has been restated to
reflect this change. Engineered Products and Chemical Products are managed on a
global basis.
Results of operations in the tire and engineered products business
segments were measured based on net sales to unaffiliated customers and EBIT.
Results of operations of the chemical business included transfers to other
segments. EBIT is computed as follows: net sales less cost of goods sold and
selling, administrative and general expense, including allocated central
administrative expenses.
Segment EBIT was $540.4 million in 1999, $1.13 billion in 1998 and $1.20
billion in 1997.
Segment operating margin in 1999 was 4%, compared to 8.6% in 1998 and
8.8% in 1997. Segment EBIT does not include the previously discussed
rationalizations and certain items reported in Other (Income) and Expense. For
further information, refer to the note to the financial statements No. 20,
Business Segments.
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NORTH AMERICAN TIRE
North American Tire segment sales in 1999 were $6.36 billion, increasing
1.9% from $6.24 billion in 1998 and 2.4% from $6.21 billion in 1997.
Unit sales in 1999 increased 3.8% from 1998, with replacement unit sales
2.4% higher and OE volume up 6.8%. The Dunlop businesses in North America
contributed 3.7% to 1999 unit sales. Unit sales in 1998 increased 2.3% from
1997. Replacement unit sales increased 3.6%, but OE volume decreased slightly
due primarily to strikes against General Motors.
Revenues in 1999 increased from 1998 due to higher tire unit sales
resulting from the acquisition of the Dunlop Tire businesses in the United
States and Canada. The Dunlop businesses contributed $243.7 million to 1999
sales. Revenues in 1999 were adversely impacted by competitive pricing pressures
and a shift in mix to lower margin tires. The Company also experienced
unanticipated product shortages of certain passenger and truck tire lines and
sizes, which continued into 2000. The Company, however, is giving priority to
plans for improving product availability. Revenues in future periods are likely
to be adversely affected by competitive pricing pressures.
Revenues in 1998 increased from 1997 on higher unit sales, but were
adversely affected by competitive pricing pressures, a change in mix and the
impact of currency translation on Canadian results. In addition, revenues were
adversely affected by reduced demand resulting from strikes against General
Motors in 1998 and by strikes against the Company in 1997.
North American Tire segment EBIT was $19.0 million in 1999, decreasing
95.0% from $378.6 million in 1998 and 95.0% from $382.5 million in 1997. The
Dunlop businesses contributed $18.8 million to 1999 EBIT. Operating margin in
1999 was .3%, compared to 6.1% in 1998 and 6.2% in 1997.
EBIT in 1999 decreased from 1998 due primarily to increased production
costs associated with higher unit volumes, shifts in mix to lower margin tires,
competitive pricing conditions, reduced capacity utilization rates during the
first half of 1999 due to realignment of capacity and inventory reduction
measures, increased distribution costs, higher labor costs and higher research
and development costs. EBIT in 1999 also included charges for inventory
writeoffs and adjustments resulting primarily from the realignment of brand
positioning and replacement market distribution strategies occasioned by the
addition of the Dunlop brand on September 1, 1999 and from the Company's exit
from CART/IRL racing. EBIT was favorably affected in 1999 by the acquisition of
the Dunlop Tire businesses in the United States and Canada.
EBIT in 1998 was adversely affected by competitive pricing and costs
associated with the transition to seven-day operations at certain production
facilities, the consolidation of warehouse operations and software reengineering
costs. EBIT in 1998 benefited from higher unit sales, lower raw material costs,
lower SAG, improved productivity and the effects of ongoing cost containment
measures.
EBIT in 1999 did not include net rationalization charges totaling $71.5
million. EBIT in 1998 did not include $7.7 million of credits resulting from
rationalization reversals and gains on asset sales totaling $44.1 million. EBIT
in 1997 did not include rationalization charges totaling $107.6 million.
EUROPEAN UNION TIRE
European Union Tire segment sales in 1999 were $2.56 billion, increasing
24.1% from $2.06 billion in 1998 and 26.5% from $2.02 billion in 1997.
Unit sales in 1999 increased 25.8% from 1998, with replacement unit sales
also increasing 25.8% and OE volume up 25.9%. The Dunlop businesses in the
European Union contributed
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22.5% to 1999 unit sales. Unit sales in 1998 increased 8.9% from 1997.
Replacement unit sales rose 11.5% and OE volume increased 2.7%.
Revenues in 1999 increased from 1998 due to higher tire unit sales
resulting from the acquisition of the Dunlop Tire businesses in Europe, which
contributed $611.3 million to 1999 sales. Revenues in both 1999 and 1998 were
adversely impacted by the effects of currency translation and competitive
pricing pressures. Revenues in 1998 increased from 1997 due primarily to higher
tire unit sales. Revenues in future periods may be adversely affected by
competitive pricing pressures.
European Union Tire segment EBIT was $188.0 million in 1999, decreasing
5.9% from $199.7 million in 1998 and increasing 12.8% from $166.7 million in
1997. The Dunlop businesses contributed $41.9 million to 1999 EBIT. Operating
margin in 1999 was 7.3%, compared to 9.7% in 1998 and 8.2% in 1997.
EBIT in 1999 decreased from 1998 due primarily to lower margins as a
result of pricing pressures. EBIT in 1999 was also adversely impacted by
increased costs resulting from ongoing programs to align production with
inventory, the effects of currency translations and higher SAG. EBIT in 1998
increased from 1997 due primarily to higher tire unit volume, lower raw material
costs, productivity improvements and the effects of cost containment measures.
EBIT in 1999 did not include net rationalization charges totaling $2.8
million. A gain totaling $149.7 million resulting from the change in control of
25% of the Company's businesses contributed to the European joint venture was
also not included in 1999 EBIT. EBIT in 1998 did not include gains totaling $3.2
million from asset sales. EBIT also excluded rationalization charges of $50.9
million in 1997.
The Company anticipates continued fluctuations in the value of the U.S.
dollar relative to the Euro and other Western European currencies. Revenues and
EBIT in the European Union Tire segment may be affected in future periods by the
effects of currency translations and continued competitive pricing in the
various markets.
EASTERN EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST TIRE
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire ("Eastern Europe Tire")
segment sales in 1999 were $796.2 million, decreasing 6.3% from $850.0 million
in 1998 and 12.0% from $904.7 million in 1997.
Unit sales in 1999 increased 8.6% from 1998, with replacement unit sales
10.8% higher and OE volume up .9%. Unit sales in 1998 decreased 1.7% from 1997.
Replacement unit sales increased 2.1%, but OE volume was 13.2% lower than in
1997.
Revenues in 1999 decreased from 1998 despite higher tire unit sales, due
primarily to the effects of currency translation, competitive pricing conditions
and adverse economic conditions in Eastern Europe, South Africa and Turkey.
Revenues were favorably impacted in 1999 by the acquisition of a majority
interest in tire manufacturing operations in Slovenia in the third quarter of
1998. Revenues in future periods may be adversely affected by competitive
pricing pressures and economic conditions in the markets served by the Eastern
Europe segment. Revenues in 1998 decreased from 1997 due primarily to currency
translation and adverse economic conditions in Turkey and South Africa.
Eastern Europe Tire EBIT was $49.8 million in 1999, decreasing 51.4% from
$102.4 million in 1998 and 51.4% from $102.4 million in 1997. Operating margin
in 1999 was 6.3%, compared to 12.0% in 1998 and 11.3% in 1997.
EBIT in 1999 decreased from 1998 due primarily to lower revenues,
increased production unit costs associated with programs to realign capacity and
reduce inventories, the impact of a
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major earthquake on the Turkish economy and adverse economic conditions in
Eastern Europe and South Africa. EBIT in 1998 was level with 1997.
EBIT in 1999 did not include net rationalization charges totaling $.3
million. EBIT in 1998 did not include gains on asset sales totaling $.9 million.
The Company anticipates continued fluctuations in the value of the U.S.
dollar relative to the various currencies in the markets served by Eastern
Europe Tire. Revenues and EBIT in Eastern Europe Tire are likely to be adversely
affected in future periods by the effects of currency translations if the
dollar, as expected, strengthens against the currencies in the region.
LATIN AMERICAN TIRE
Latin American Tire segment sales in 1999 were $930.8 million, decreasing
25.3% from $1.25 billion in 1998 and 34.1% from $1.41 billion in 1997.
Unit sales in 1999 decreased 14.7% from 1998, with replacement unit sales
9.4% lower and OE volume down 30.9%. Unit sales in 1998 decreased 4.8% from
1997. Replacement unit sales increased slightly while OE volume was 17.3% lower.
Revenues in 1999 decreased from 1998 due primarily to significantly lower
tire unit sales due primarily to the continuing economic downturn in the region,
competitive pricing pressures and the effects of currency translations. Revenues
in 1998 decreased from 1997 due primarily to lower tire unit sales resulting
from unfavorable economic conditions in the region, the effects of currency
translations and competitive pricing pressures.
Latin American Tire segment EBIT was $67.7 million in 1999, decreasing
63.6% from $186.1 million in 1998 and 71.0% from $233.5 million in 1997.
Operating margin in 1999 was 7.3%, compared to 14.9% in 1998 and 16.5% in 1997.
EBIT in 1999 decreased from 1998 due to lower revenues, competitive
pricing and increased unit costs resulting from lower levels of capacity
utilization necessary to align production with demand and reduce inventory. EBIT
in 1998 decreased from 1997 due primarily to lower revenues and the effects of
currency translations.
EBIT in 1999 did not include rationalization charges totaling $77.3
million. EBIT in 1998 did not include a charge for a lawsuit settlement totaling
$14.1 million and gains on asset sales totaling $3.4 million. EBIT also excluded
rationalization charges of $36.5 million in 1997.
The Company anticipates continued fluctuations in the value of the U.S.
dollar relative to Latin American currencies. Revenues and EBIT in the Latin
American Tire segment in future periods may be adversely affected by the effects
of currency translations. In addition, continuing unfavorable economic
conditions and competitive pricing pressures in the region are expected to
adversely affect future revenues and EBIT.
ASIA TIRE
Asia Tire segment sales in 1999 were $575.9 million, increasing 14.8%
from $501.8 million in 1998, but decreasing 13.6% from $666.9 million in 1997.
Unit sales in 1999 increased 11.3% from 1998, with replacement unit sales
2.1% higher and OE volume up 75.0%. Unit sales in 1998 decreased 7.7% from 1997.
Replacement unit sales increased 2.2% but OE volume was 44.8% lower.
Revenues in 1999 increased from 1998 due primarily to higher tire unit
sales, the favorable impact of currency translations and improving economic
conditions in the region. Revenues in 1999 were adversely affected by
competitive pricing pressures and the deconsolidation of the businesses
transferred to the Asia joint venture with Sumitomo. Revenues in 1998 decreased
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from 1997 due primarily to the effects of currency translation, lower tire unit
sales resulting from the severe economic downturn in the region and competitive
pricing pressures.
Asia Tire segment EBIT was $26.0 million in 1999, increasing from $7.5
million in 1998 but 55.6% lower than the $58.6 million recorded in 1997.
Operating margin in 1999 was 4.5%, compared to 1.5% in 1998 and 8.8% in 1997.
EBIT in 1999 increased from 1998 due primarily to higher revenues and
lower raw material costs, but was adversely impacted by a charge of $5.2 million
to write off obsolete equipment in India. EBIT in 1998 decreased due to lower
revenues and increased costs due to reduced levels of capacity utilization.
EBIT in 1999 did not include rationalization charges totaling $1.5
million. EBIT in 1998 did not include gains on asset sales totaling $10.1
million.
The Company anticipates continued fluctuations in the value of the U.S.
dollar relative to Asian currencies. Revenues and EBIT in the Asia Tire segment
in future periods may be affected by the effects of currency translations. In
addition, changing economic conditions in the region may adversely affect future
revenues and EBIT. Revenues and EBIT in future periods may be adversely affected
by competitive pricing pressures.
Sales and EBIT of the Asia Tire segment do not include South Pacific
Tyres Ltd. (SPT), the largest tire manufacturer, marketer and exporter in
Australia and New Zealand, which is 50% owned by the Company. Results of
operations of SPT are not reported in segment results and are reflected in the
Company's Consolidated Statement of Income using the equity method.
The following table presents the sales and operating income of the
Company's Asia Tire segment together with 100% of the sales and EBIT of SPT:
<TABLE>
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(IN MILLIONS) 1999 1998 1997 (IN MILLIONS) 1999 1998 1997
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Net Sales: EBIT:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Asia Tire Segment $ 575.9 $ 501.8 $ 666.9 Asia Tire Segment $ 26.0 $ 7.5 $ 58.6
SPT 657.8 636.3 743.7 SPT 31.2 47.2 62.3
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Total $1,233.7 $1,138.1 $1,410.6 Total $ 57.2 $ 54.7 $120.9
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SPT sales in 1999 were $657.8 million, increasing slightly from $636.3
million in 1998, but decreasing 11.6% from $743.7 million in 1997. Revenues
increased in 1999 due primarily to the effects of currency translations and
increased export sales. Revenues decreased in 1998 due primarily to the effects
of currency translations, strong import competition and a reduction of OE market
share.
SPT EBIT was $31.2 million in 1999, decreasing 33.9% from $47.2 million
in 1998 and decreasing 50.0% from $62.3 million in 1997. EBIT in 1999 decreased
primarily due to increased competition in the Australian replacement market,
particularly passenger, and lower OE and export margins. EBIT in 1998 reflected
the adverse effect of currency translations and reduced margins as a result of
stronger import competition.
ENGINEERED PRODUCTS
Engineered Products segment sales in 1999 were $1.21 billion, decreasing
5.4% from $1.28 billion in 1998 and 8.6% from $1.32 billion in 1997.
Engineered Products segment EBIT in 1999 was $71.0 million, decreasing
36.5% from $111.8 million in 1998 and 45.4% from $130.1 million in 1997.
Operating margin in 1999 was 5.9%, compared to 8.7% in 1998 and 9.8% in 1997.
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Revenues and EBIT in 1999 decreased from 1998 due primarily to lower unit
sales resulting from the exit from the interior trim business and reduced demand
for conveyor belting from the mining and agriculture industries, unfavorable
currency translation and adverse economic conditions in Latin America and South
Africa. EBIT was adversely affected by lower revenue in 1999 as well as
increased costs resulting from product adjustments and idle plant costs required
to align production with demand and reduce inventories. Revenues and EBIT in
1998 decreased from 1997 due primarily to lower unit sales volume resulting from
adverse economic conditions in Latin America and the sale of the Jackson, Ohio
automotive trim plant in 1997.
EBIT in 1999 did not include net rationalization charges totaling $8.8
million. EBIT in 1998 did not include a charge for a lawsuit settlement totaling
$1.8 million and a gain on an asset sale totaling $.6 million. EBIT in 1997
excluded rationalization charges of $6.0 million.
Revenues and EBIT in the Engineered Products segment in future periods
may be adversely affected by continued unfavorable economic conditions and
currency translations in Latin America and South Africa.
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Chemical Products segment sales in 1999 were $928.4 million, decreasing
4.4% from $970.8 million in 1998 and 14.8% from $1.09 billion in 1997.
Approximately 50% of Chemical Products sales are to the Company's other
segments.
Chemical Products segment EBIT in 1999 was $118.9 million, decreasing
14.8% from $139.6 million in 1998 and 7.3% from $128.3 million in 1997.
Operating margin in 1999 was 12.8%, compared to 14.4% in 1998 and 11.8% in 1997.
Revenues and EBIT in 1999 decreased from 1998 due primarily to competitive
pricing pressures.
Revenues in 1998 decreased from 1997 due to reduced unit volume and
competitive pricing pressures. Revenues in 1998 were also adversely affected by
the sale of the Calhoun, Georgia latex processing facility. EBIT in 1998
increased from 1997 due primarily to improved results in natural rubber
operations.
EBIT in 1999 did not include net rationalization charges of $2.5 million
and third quarter proceeds of $17 million from the sale of customer lists and
formulations in connection with the Company's exit from the production of
certain rubber chemicals. EBIT in 1998 did not include gains on asset sales
totaling $61.5 million.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash provided by operating activities was $634.7 million during 1999,
as reported on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Excluding the impact of
the strategic alliance with Sumitomo, as discussed below, inventories decreased,
although working capital requirements increased for accounts payable. The
strategic alliance with Sumitomo resulted in substantial increases on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet in accounts receivable, inventories, goodwill, other
deferred charges, property, plant and equipment, accounts payable, compensation
and benefits, debt and minority equity in subsidiaries. Cash flows from
operating activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows are presented
net of the effects of the strategic alliance, which is reflected in investing
activities, as discussed below.
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in investing activities was $1.80 billion during 1999. Cash
used for investing activities in 1999 included a cash payment of $931.6 million
for the acquisition of majority interests in the Dunlop Tire businesses in
Europe and North America. The asset acquisition
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amount of $892.0 million reflected on the Company's Consolidated Statement of
Cash Flows is net of cash received. Other investing activities in 1999 included
the net proceeds of $27 million from the sale of assets to the Japanese joint
ventures formed under the strategic alliance, which are 25% owned by the
Company, and the $17 million of proceeds from the sale of customer lists and
formulations in connection with the Company's exit from the production of
certain rubber chemicals.
Capital expenditures in 1999 were $805.0 million, of which amount $410.7
million was used on projects to increase capacity and improve productivity and
the balance was used for tire molds and various other projects. Capital
expenditures are expected to approximate $600 million to $700 million in 2000.
At December 31, 1999, the Company had binding commitments for land, buildings
and equipment of $244.3 million. Depreciation and amortization are expected to
be in the range of $600 million to $700 million in 2000.
(IN MILLIONS) 1999 1998 1997
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Capital Expenditures $805.0 $838.4 $699.0
Depreciation 557.6 487.8 453.9
Amortization 24.1 18.1 13.3
Investing activities in 1998 included acquisitions of majority ownership
interests in tire manufacturers in Slovenia, India and Japan. In addition, the
Company raised its ownership to 100% of the Company's tire and engineered
products subsidiary in South Africa and the Brad Ragan subsidiary in the United
States. Investing activities in 1998 also included the divestitures of the
Company's oil transportation business, a latex processing facility in Georgia,
six distribution facilities in North America and other miscellaneous real
estate.
For further information on investing activities, refer to the notes to
the financial statements No. 2, Strategic Alliance and No. 8, Investments.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net cash provided by financing activities was $1.18 billion during 1999,
which was used primarily to support the previously mentioned investing
activities.
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS) 1999 1998 1997
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Consolidated Debt $3,424.5 $1,975.8 $1,351.2
Debt/Debt+Equity 48.6% 34.5% 28.5%
In connection with the Company's strategic alliance with Sumitomo, on
February 25, 1999 the Company issued to Sumitomo at par a 1.2% Convertible Note
Due August 16, 2000 in the principal amount of Yen13,073,070,934 (equivalent to
$127.8 million at December 31, 1999). The Company's Note is convertible, if not
earlier redeemed, during the period beginning July 16, 2000 through August 15,
2000 into 2,281,115 shares of the Common Stock, without par value, of the
Company at a conversion price of Yen5,731 per share, subject to certain
adjustments. Consolidated Debt and Debt to Debt and Equity as stated above do
not reflect the issuance of the Company's 1.2% Convertible Note.
In addition, on February 25, 1999 the Company purchased at par from
Sumitomo a 1.2% Convertible Note Due August 16, 2000 in the principal amount of
Yen 13,073,070,934 (also equivalent to $127.8 million at December 31, 1999). The
Sumitomo Note is convertible, if not earlier redeemed, during the period
beginning July 16, 2000 through August 15, 2000 into 24,254,306 shares of the
Common Stock, Yen50 par value per share, of Sumitomo at a conversion price of
Yen539 per share, subject to certain adjustments. Upon conversion of the
Sumitomo Note into Sumitomo Common Stock, the Company would own 10% of
Sumitomo's outstanding shares. The
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Company accounts for the Sumitomo note as an available-for-
sale equity instrument. The fair value of the note at December 31, 1999 was
$107.2 million. For further information, refer to the note to the financial
statements No. 8, Investments.
The Company and Sumitomo have each agreed to convert and not redeem its
convertible note if the Goodyear/Dunlop joint ventures are operating on July 1,
2000.
CREDIT SOURCES
Substantial short term and long term credit sources are available to the
Company globally under normal commercial practices. At December 31, 1999, the
Company had an aggregate of $1.15 billion of commercial paper outstanding. In
addition, at December 31, 1999, the Company had short term committed and
uncommitted bank credit arrangements totaling $2.07 billion, of which $.91
billion were unused. The Company also had available long term credit
arrangements at December 31, 1999 totaling $3.11 billion, of which $2.00 billion
were unused.
The Company is a party to two revolving credit facility agreements,
consisting of a $700 million four year revolving credit facility and a $1.3
billion 364-day revolving credit facility. The $700 million facility is with 23
domestic and international banks and provides that the Company may borrow at any
time until July 13, 2003, when the commitment terminates and any outstanding
loans mature. The Company pays a commitment fee ranging from 7.5 to 15 basis
points on the entire amount of the commitment (whether or not borrowed) and a
usage fee on amounts borrowed (other than on a competitive bid or prime rate
basis) ranging from 15 to 30 basis points. These fees may fluctuate within these
ranges quarterly based upon the Company's performance as measured by defined
ranges of leverage. During 1999 commitment and usage fees averaged 10.625 and
21.25 basis points, respectively. The $1.3 billion 364-day credit facility
agreement is with 25 domestic and international banks and provides that the
Company may borrow until August 18, 2000, on which date the facility commitment
terminates, except as it may be extended on a bank by bank basis. If a bank does
not extend its commitment if requested to do so, the Company may obtain from
such bank a two year term loan up to the amount of such bank's commitment. The
Company pays a commitment fee of 8 basis points on the entire amount of the
commitment (whether or not borrowed) and a usage fee ranging from 32 to 57 basis
points on amounts borrowed (other than on a competitive bid or prime rate
basis). Under both the four year and the 364-day facilities, the Company may
obtain loans bearing interest at reserve adjusted LIBOR or a defined certificate
of deposit rate, plus in each case the applicable usage fee. In addition, the
Company may obtain loans based on the prime rate or at a rate determined on a
competitive bid basis. The facility agreements each contain certain covenants
which, among other things, require the Company to maintain at the end of each
fiscal quarter a minimum consolidated net worth and a defined minimum interest
coverage ratio. In addition, the facility agreements establish a limit on the
aggregate amount of consolidated debt the Company and its subsidiaries may
incur. There were no borrowings outstanding under these agreements at December
31, 1999. These revolving credit facilities support, among other things, the
Company's commercial paper program and certain uncommitted short term bank
facilities.
OTHER FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Throughout 1999, the Company sold certain domestic accounts receivable
under continuous sale programs whereby, as these receivables were collected, new
receivables were sold. Under these agreements, undivided interests in designated
receivable pools are sold to purchasers with recourse limited to the receivables
purchased. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the outstanding balance of receivables
sold under these agreements amounted to $550 million.
The Board of Directors of the Company approved a three year share
repurchase program in 1999, whereunder the Company may acquire up to $600
million of outstanding Common Stock of the Company. The program is designed to
give the Company better flexibility in funding future
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acquisitions and to optimize shareholder value. No shares were repurchased
during 1999. During 1998, 1,500,000 shares were repurchased under a similar
program at an average cost of $56.82.
For further information on financing activities, refer to the note to the
financial statements No. 10, Financing Arrangements and Derivative Financial
Instruments.
Funds generated by operations, together with funds available under
existing credit arrangements, are expected to be sufficient to meet the
Company's currently anticipated operating cash requirements.
ITEM 7(A). QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
INTEREST RATE RISK
The Company actively manages its fixed and floating rate debt mix, within
defined limitations, using refinancings and unleveraged interest rate swaps. The
Company will enter into fixed and floating interest rate swaps to alter its
exposure to the impact of changing interest rates on consolidated results of
operations and future cash outflows for interest. Fixed rate swaps are used to
reduce the Company's risk of increased interest costs during periods of rising
interest rates. Floating rate swaps are used to convert the fixed rates of long
term borrowings into short term variable rates. Interest rate swap contracts are
thus used by the Company to separate interest rate risk management from the debt
funding decision. At December 31, 1999, the interest rate on 28% of the
Company's debt was fixed by either the nature of the obligation or through the
interest rate contracts, compared to 55% at December 31, 1998. Interest rate
lock contracts are used to hedge the risk-free rate component of anticipated
long term debt issuances.
The following tables present information at December 31:
(In millions)
INTEREST RATE EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
1999 1998
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Fair value - asset (liability) $ .5 $(2.2)
Carrying amount - (liability) - (.1)
Pro forma fair value - (liability) (.1) (3.2)
INTEREST RATE LOCK CONTRACTS
U.S. dollar contracts 1999
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Fair value - asset $5.5
Carrying amount -
Pro forma fair value - (liability) (3.0)
EURO CONTRACTS 1999
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Fair value - asset $1.4
Carrying amount -
Pro forma fair value - (liability) (.8)
The pro forma information assumes a 10% decrease in variable market
interest rates at December 31 of each year, and reflects the estimated fair
value of contracts outstanding at that date under that assumption.
(In millions)
FIXED RATE DEBT
1999 1998
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Fair value - liability $812.7 $938.6
Carrying amount - liability 836.0 879.2
Pro forma fair value - liability 855.4 997.7
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The pro forma information assumes a 100 basis point decrease in market
interest rates at December 31 of each year, and reflects the estimated fair
value of fixed rate debt outstanding at that date under that assumption.
The sensitivity to changes in interest rates of the Company's interest
rate contracts and fixed rate debt was determined with a valuation model based
upon net modified duration analysis. The model assumes a parallel shift in the
yield curve, and the precision of the model decreases as the assumed change in
interest rates increases.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RISK
In order to reduce the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on
consolidated results of operations and future foreign currency denominated cash
flows, the Company was a party to various foreign currency forward exchange
contracts at December 31, 1999 and 1998. These contracts reduce exposure to
currency movements affecting existing foreign currency denominated assets,
liabilities and firm commitments resulting primarily from trade receivables and
payables, equipment acquisitions, intercompany loans and the Company's Swiss
franc debt. The contract maturities match the maturities of the currency
positions. Changes in the fair value of forward exchange contracts are
substantially offset by changes in the fair value of the hedged positions.
The following table presents information at December 31:
(In millions)
1999 1998
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Fair value - favorable $58.7 $82.3
Carrying amount - asset 58.0 87.7
Pro forma change in fair value 13.1 8.6
The pro forma information assumes a 10% change in foreign exchange rates
at December 31 of each year, and reflects the estimated change in the fair value
of contracts outstanding at that date under that assumption.
The sensitivity to changes in exchange rates of the Company's foreign
currency positions was determined using current market pricing models.
For further information on interest rate contracts and foreign currency
exchange contracts, refer to the note to the financial statements No. 10,
Financing Arrangements and Derivative Financial Instruments.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
INDEX
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
PAGE
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Report of Independent Accountants .............................. 52
Consolidated Statement of Income -- years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 ............................. 53
Consolidated Balance Sheet -- December 31, 1999 and 1998 ....... 54
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity -- years
ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 ....................... 55
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows -- years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 ............................. 56
Notes to Financial Statements .................................. 57
Supplementary Data (unaudited) ................................. 82
Financial Statement Schedules .................................. FS-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index
on this page present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Subsidiaries at December 31, 1999 and
1998, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1999, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We
conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States, which require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Cleveland, Ohio
February 8, 2000
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in millions, except per share)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET SALES $ 12,880.6 $ 12,626.3 $ 13,065.3
Cost of Goods Sold 10,351.4 9,672.9 10,015.6
Selling, Administrative and General Expense 2,016.7 1,881.1 1,886.7
Rationalizations (Note 3) 171.6 (29.7) 265.2
Interest Expense (Note 17) 179.4 147.8 119.5
Other (Income) and Expense (Note 4) (147.9) (77.4) 24.5
Foreign Currency Exchange (27.6) (2.6) (34.1)
Minority Interest in Net Income of Subsidiaries 40.3 31.5 44.6
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Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes 296.7 1,002.7 743.3
United States and Foreign Taxes on Income (Note 16) 55.6 285.7 220.9
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 241.1 717.0 522.4
Discontinued Operations (Note 22) -- (34.7) 36.3
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NET INCOME $ 241.1 $ 682.3 $ 558.7
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE--BASIC:
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 1.54 $ 4.58 $ 3.34
Discontinued Operations -- (.22) .24
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NET INCOME $ 1.54 $ 4.36 $ 3.58
Average Shares Outstanding (Note 12) 156,182,004 156,570,476 156,225,112
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE--DILUTED:
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 1.52 $ 4.53 $ 3.30
Discontinued Operations -- (.22) .23
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NET INCOME $ 1.52 $ 4.31 $ 3.53
Average Shares Outstanding (Note 12) 158,939,599 158,307,212 158,169,534
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in millions)
DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998
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Assets
Current Assets:
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 241.3 $ 239.0
Accounts and notes receivable (Note 5) 2,296.3 1,770.7
Inventories (Note 6) 2,287.2 2,164.5
Sumitomo 1.2% Convertible Note Receivable
Due 8/00 (Note 8) 107.2 --
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 329.2 354.9
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 5,261.2 4,529.1
Long Term Accounts and Notes Receivable 97.7 173.5
Investments in Affiliates, at equity 115.4 111.4
Other Assets 79.0 99.5
Goodwill (Note 7) 516.9 257.4
Deferred Charges 1,271.4 1,059.9
Properties and Plants (Note 9) 5,761.0 4,358.5
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 13,102.6 $ 10,589.3
Liabilities
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable -- trade $ 1,417.5 $ 1,131.7
Compensation and benefits 794.5 751.0
Other current liabilities 294.5 351.9
United States and foreign taxes 249.0 252.6
Notes payable to banks (Note 10) 862.3 763.3
Sumitomo 1.2% Convertible Note Payable
Due 8/00 (Note 8) 127.8 --
Long term debt due within one year 214.3 26.0
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 3,959.9 3,276.5
Long Term Debt (Note 10) 2,347.9 1,186.5
Compensation and Benefits (Notes 13, 14) 2,137.4 1,945.9
Other Long Term Liabilities 149.1 175.6
Minority Equity in Subsidiaries 891.2 259.0
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 9,485.5 6,843.5
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred Stock, no par value:
Authorized, 50,000,000 shares, unissued -- --
Common Stock, no par value:
Authorized, 300,000,000 shares
Outstanding shares, 156,335,120
(155,943,535 in 1998) 156.3 155.9
Capital Surplus 1,029.6 1,015.9
Retained Earnings 3,531.4 3,477.8
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(Note 21) (1,100.2) (903.8)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 3,617.1 3,745.8
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 13,102.6 $ 10,589.3
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Accumulated
Common Stock Other Total
------------------- Capital Retained Comprehensive Shareholders'
(Dollars in millions, except per share) Shares Amount Surplus Earnings Income Equity
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996
(AFTER DEDUCTING 39,628,694 TREASURY SHARES) 156,049,974 $156.1 $1,059.4 $2,603.0 $(539.4) $3,279.1
Comprehensive income:
Net income 558.7
Foreign currency translation (269.6)
Minimum pension liability (net of tax of $1.6) 2.9
Total comprehensive income 292.0
Cash dividends -- $1.14 per share (178.3) (178.3)
Common stock acquired (1,478,200) (1.5) (76.9) (78.4)
Common stock issued from treasury:
Dividend Reinvestment and
Stock Purchase Plan 56,399 .1 3.1 3.2
Stock compensation plans 1,960,610 1.9 76.0 77.9
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1997
(AFTER DEDUCTING 39,089,885 TREASURY SHARES) 156,588,783 156.6 1,061.6 2,983.4 (806.1) 3,395.5
Comprehensive income:
Net income 682.3
Foreign currency translation (99.6)
Minimum pension liability (net of tax of $.2) 1.9
Total comprehensive income 584.6
Cash dividends -- $1.20 per share (187.9) (187.9)
Common stock acquired (1,500,000) (1.5) (83.7) (85.2)
Common stock issued from treasury:
Stock compensation plans 854,752 .8 38.0 38.8
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1998
(AFTER DEDUCTING 39,735,133 TREASURY SHARES) 155,943,535 155.9 1,015.9 3,477.8 (903.8) 3,745.8
Comprehensive income:
Net income 241.1
Foreign currency translation (212.2)
Less reclassification adjustment for
recognition of FCTA in net income due to
the sale of subsidiaries 17.6
Minimum pension liability (net of tax of $6.3) 11.0
Unrealized investment loss (net of tax of $7.8) (12.8)
Total comprehensive income 44.7
Cash dividends -- $1.20 per share (187.5) (187.5)
Common stock issued from treasury:
Stock compensation plans 391,585 .4 13.7 14.1
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1999
(AFTER DEDUCTING 39,343,548 TREASURY SHARES) 156,335,120 $156.3 $1,029.6 $3,531.4 $(1,100.2) $3,617.1
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in millions)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 1997
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET INCOME $ 241.1 $ 682.3 $ 558.7
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash
flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 581.7 505.9 467.2
Deferred tax provision (142.3) 144.9 (15.2)
Discontinued operations -- 49.5 --
Rationalizations 132.5 (19.6) 176.3
Asset sales (154.8) (75.8) --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
net of acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable 13.4 35.6 (101.7)
Inventories 276.9 (313.6) (107.1)
Accounts payable--trade (83.4) (74.6) 115.4
Domestic pension funding (47.3) (83.5) (43.0)
Other assets and liabilities (183.1) (412.0) 1.8
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Total adjustments 393.6 (243.2) 493.7
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TOTAL CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES 634.7 439.1 1,052.4
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (805.0) (838.4) (699.0)
Short term securities acquired (54.2) (18.3) (38.6)
Short term securities redeemed 59.5 18.6 40.8
Asset dispositions 49.5 493.3 37.6
Asset acquisitions (Notes 2, 8) (892.0) (217.9) (127.1)
Other transactions (159.8) (138.8) (2.3)
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TOTAL CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES (1,802.0) (701.5) (788.6)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Short term debt incurred 2,111.8 447.4 298.8
Short term debt paid (727.1) (98.8) (150.5)
Long term debt incurred 20.5 325.4 39.2
Long term debt paid (48.7) (193.4) (217.7)
Common stock issued 14.1 38.8 81.1
Common stock acquired -- (85.2) (78.4)
Dividends paid (187.5) (187.9) (178.3)
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TOTAL CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1,183.1 246.3 (205.8)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents (13.5) (3.5) (37.9)
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NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2.3 (19.6) 20.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of the Period 239.0 258.6 238.5
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE PERIOD $ 241.3 $ 239.0 $ 258.6
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the
accompanying financial statements follows:
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all majority-owned
subsidiaries in which no substantive participating rights are held by minority
shareholders. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
The Company's investments in majority-owned subsidiaries in which substantive
participating rights are held by minority shareholders and in 20% to 50% owned
companies in which it has the ability to exercise significant influence over
operating and financial policies are accounted for using the equity method.
Accordingly, the Company's share of the earnings of these companies is included
in consolidated net income. Investments in other companies are carried at cost.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Substantially all revenues are recognized when finished products are shipped to
unaffiliated customers or services have been rendered, with appropriate
provision for uncollectible accounts.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in the bank as well as all
short term securities held for the primary purpose of general liquidity. Such
securities normally mature within three months from the date of acquisition.
Cash flows associated with items intended as hedges of identifiable transactions
or events are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the items
being hedged.
INVENTORY PRICING
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using
the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for domestic inventories and the first-in,
first-out (FIFO) method or average cost method for other inventories. Refer to
Note 6.
INVESTMENTS
Investments in marketable equity securities are stated at fair value. Fair value
is determined using quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period and,
when appropriate, exchange rates at that date. Unrealized gains and losses on
marketable equity securities classified as available-for-sale are recorded in
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax. Refer to Notes 8, 21.
GOODWILL
Goodwill is recorded when the cost of acquired businesses exceeds the fair value
of the identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is amortized over its
estimated useful life, based on an evaluation of all relevant factors.
Substantially all goodwill resulting from the strategic alliance with Sumitomo
and other acquisitions in North America and the European Union is amortized on a
straight-line basis over 40 years. Goodwill resulting from acquisitions in
emerging markets is amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from
20-40 years. The carrying amount and estimated useful life of goodwill are
reviewed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that revisions may
be warranted. Refer to Note 7.
PROPERTIES AND PLANTS
Properties and plants are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the
straight-line method. Accelerated depreciation is used for income tax purposes,
where permitted. Refer to Note 9.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Compensation cost for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the
quoted market price of the Company's common stock at the date of the grant over
the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. Compensation cost for
stock appreciation rights and performance units is recorded based on the quoted
market price of the Company's stock at the end of the reporting period. Refer to
Note 12.
ADVERTISING COSTS
Costs incurred for producing and communicating advertising are generally
expensed when incurred. Costs incurred under the Company's domestic cooperative
advertising program with dealers and franchisees are recorded subsequent to the
first time the advertising takes place, as related revenues are recognized.
Refer to Note 19.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Financial statements of international subsidiaries are translated into U.S.
dollars using the exchange rate at each balance sheet date for assets and
liabilities and a weighted-average exchange rate for each period for revenues,
expenses, gains and losses. Where the local currency is the functional currency,
translation adjustments are recorded as Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.
Where the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, translation adjustments are
recorded in income.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivative financial instrument contracts are utilized by the Company to manage
interest rate and foreign exchange risks. The Company has established a control
environment that includes policies and procedures for risk assessment and the
approval, reporting and monitoring of derivative financial instrument
activities. Company policy prohibits holding or issuing derivative financial
instruments for trading purposes.
To qualify for hedge accounting, the contracts must meet defined correlation
and effectiveness criteria, be designated as hedges and result in cash flows and
financial statement effects which substantially offset those of the position
being hedged. Amounts receivable or payable under derivative financial
instrument contracts, when recognized are reported on the Consolidated Balance
Sheet as both current and long term receivables or liabilities.
INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS -- The differentials to be received or paid under
interest rate exchange contracts are recognized in income over the life of the
contracts as adjustments to Interest Expense. The settlement amounts received or
paid under interest rate lock contracts are recognized in income over the life
of the associated debt as adjustments to interest expense.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS -- As exchange rates change, gains and losses on
contracts designated as hedges of existing assets and liabilities are recognized
in income as Foreign Currency Exchange, while gains and losses on contracts
designated as hedges of net investments in foreign subsidiaries are recognized
in Shareholders' Equity as Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. Gains and
losses on contracts designated as hedges of identifiable foreign currency firm
commitments are not recognized until included in the measurement of the related
foreign currency transaction.
Gains and losses on terminations of hedge contracts are recognized as Other
(Income) and Expense when terminated in conjunction with the termination of the
hedged position, or to the extent that such position remains outstanding,
deferred as Prepaid Expenses or Deferred Charges and amortized to Interest
Expense or Foreign Currency Exchange over the remaining life of that position.
Derivative financial instruments that the Company temporarily continues to hold
after the early termination of a hedged position, or that otherwise no longer
qualify for hedge accounting, are marked-to-market, with gains and losses
recognized in income as Other (Income) and Expense. Refer to Note 10.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP MATTERS
The Company expenses environmental expenditures related to existing conditions
resulting from past or current operations and from which no current or future
benefit is discernible. Expenditures that extend the life of the related
property or mitigate or prevent future environmental contamination are
capitalized. The Company determines its liability on a site by site basis and
records a liability at the time when it is probable and can be reasonably
estimated. The Company's estimated liability is reduced to reflect the
anticipated participation of other potentially responsible parties in those
instances where it is probable that such parties are legally responsible and
financially capable of paying their respective shares of the relevant costs. The
estimated liability of the Company is not discounted or reduced for possible
recoveries from insurance carriers. Refer to Note 23.
INCOME TAXES
Income taxes are recognized during the year in which transactions enter into the
determination of financial statement income, with deferred taxes being provided
for temporary differences between amounts of assets and liabilities for
financial reporting purposes and such amounts as measured by tax laws. Refer to
Note 16.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and related
notes to financial statements. Changes in such estimates may affect amounts
reported in future periods.
PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
Basic earnings per share have been computed based on the average number of
common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the dilutive
impact of outstanding stock options, computed using the treasury stock method,
the Company's 1.2% Convertible Note Payable Due 8/00 and performance units. All
earnings per share amounts in these notes to financial statements are diluted,
unless otherwise noted. Refer to Note 12.
RECLASSIFICATION
Certain items previously reported in specific financial statement captions have
been reclassified to conform to the 1999 presentation.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
NOTE 2
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
On June 14, 1999, the Company entered into a definitive general agreement and
various other agreements with Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. ("Sumitomo")
relating to the formation and operation of the strategic global alliance (the
"Alliance Agreements"). The Alliance Agreements provide, among other things, for
tire manufacturing and sales joint ventures. On September 1, 1999, the global
alliance was completed and the joint ventures commenced operations. In addition
to the businesses contributed, the Company paid $931.6 million to Sumitomo and
its affiliates, which was financed by the issuance of additional debt.
In accordance with the terms of the Alliance Agreements, on September 1, 1999
the Company acquired 75%, and Sumitomo owned 25%, of Goodyear Dunlop Tires
Europe B.V., a Netherlands holding company. On September 1, 1999, this company
acquired substantially all of Sumitomo's tire businesses in Europe, including
eight tire manufacturing plants located in England, France and Germany and sales
and distribution operations in 18 European countries, and most of the Company's
tire businesses in Europe. Excluded from the joint venture are the Company's
tire businesses in Poland (other than a sales company), Slovenia and Turkey (as
well as Morocco and South Africa), the Company's aircraft tire businesses, and
the Company's textile, steel tire cord and tire mold manufacturing plants and
technical center and related facilities located in Luxembourg. On September 1,
1999, the Company also acquired 75%, and Sumitomo acquired 25%, of Goodyear
Dunlop Tires North America Ltd., a holding company that purchased Sumitomo's
tire manufacturing operations in North America and certain of its related tire
sales and distribution operations. In addition, the Company acquired 100% of the
balance of Sumitomo's Dunlop Tire distribution and sales operations in the
United States and Canada. The Company also acquired a 25% (and Sumitomo acquired
a 75%) equity interest in each of two tire companies in Japan, one for the
distribution and sale of Goodyear-brand passenger and truck tires in the
replacement market in Japan and the other for the distribution and sale of
Goodyear-brand and Dunlop-brand tires to original equipment manufacturers in
Japan. The Company transferred certain assets of its subsidiary located in Japan
in exchange for such equity interests and approximately $27 million in cash. The
Company also acquired a 51% (and Sumitomo acquired a 49%) equity interest in a
company that will coordinate and disseminate commercialized tire technology
among the Company, Sumitomo, the joint ventures and their respective affiliates,
and an 80% (and Sumitomo acquired a 20%) equity interest in a global purchasing
company. The Alliance Agreements also provide for the investment by the Company
and Sumitomo in the common stock of the other. Refer to Note 8.
The Company accounted for the strategic alliance using the purchase method.
The cost of the acquired businesses totaled approximately $1.24 billion,
including the cash payment of $931.6 million and the fair value of 25% of the
Goodyear businesses contributed to the European joint venture, or $307 million.
In addition, the Dunlop businesses contributed to the joint venture companies
included $130 million of debt. The Company will amortize substantially all of
the approximately $300 million of goodwill recorded on the transaction on a
straight-line basis over 40 years. The Company recognized a gain of $149.7
million ($143.7 million after tax or $.90 per share) on the change of control of
25% of the businesses it contributed to the European joint venture.
The Company has been undergoing an extensive analysis and assessment of the
various activities of the combined businesses and is formulating, but has not
completed, plans to integrate the businesses in order to optimize market growth
opportunities as well as maximize cost efficiencies. The actions contemplated
under the plans will include the downsizing or consolidation of various
manufacturing, distribution, sales, support and administrative operations. The
execution of the plan is contingent upon the completion of the analysis of the
optimal integration of manufacturing, distribution and sales operations and
facilities, information systems, research and development activities and the
appropriate staffing levels for various other functions. Due to the magnitude of
the assessment required, the establishment and implementation of these plans
will extend over several periods. The Company anticipates that some of these
actions, when approved will result in charges to operations while others will
result in an adjustment to the acquisition cost. In the fourth quarter of 1999,
the Company approved actions related to the businesses acquired. The cost of
these actions is expected to total $6.9 million. The costs were recorded as an
adjustment to the acquisition cost and resulted in increased values assigned to
property, plant and equipment. Refer to Note 3.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
Further actions contemplated by the Company related to the businesses acquired
are expected to result in costs totaling approximately $70 million to $110
million. These costs include associate severance costs and noncancellable lease
obligations. The costs will also be recorded as an adjustment to the acquisition
cost and will result in increased values assigned to goodwill.
The Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 1999 includes all of the assets
and liabilities of the European and North American businesses acquired by the
Company, including approximately $600 million of working capital. The
Consolidated Statement of Income also includes the results of operations of the
former Sumitomo operations from September 1, 1999, which are referred to in the
table below as "Dunlop".
The following table presents supplemental pro forma estimated results of
operations as if the joint ventures had commenced operations on January 1, 1998.
Historical results of the acquired businesses have been adjusted to exclude
non-recurring items and to reflect changes in the carrying amounts and
depreciable lives of certain fixed assets. The pro forma information also
reflects amortization of goodwill recorded by the Company and interest expense
at 6% associated with the debt incurred to finance the Company's cash payment of
$931.6 million to Sumitomo and its affiliates.
Year Ended December 31,
-----------------------
(In millions, except per share) 1999 1998
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
NET SALES
Goodyear $ 11,979.3 $ 12,561.8
Dunlop 2,479.1 2,529.7
------------ ----------
$ 14,458.4 $ 15,091.5
NET INCOME
Goodyear $ 154.1 $ 619.0
Dunlop 87.5 57.4
------------ ----------
$ 241.6 $ 676.4
NET INCOME PER SHARE -- BASIC
Goodyear $ .99 $ 3.95
Dunlop .56 .37
------------ ----------
$ 1.55 $ 4.32
NET INCOME PER SHARE -- DILUTED
Goodyear $ .97 $ 3.91
Dunlop .55 .36
------------ ----------
$ 1.52 $ 4.27
NOTE 3
RATIONALIZATIONS
The net amounts of rationalization charges (credits) to income by quarter for
the periods indicated were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------
(In millions, except per share) 1999 1998 1997
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
First Quarter $167.4 $ -- $ --
Second Quarter (9.6) (29.7) --
Third Quarter 6.1 -- --
Fourth Quarter 7.7 -- 265.2
------ ------- -------
Total Rationalizations $171.6 $(29.7) $265.2
After Tax $132.5 $(19.6) $176.3
Per Share $ .84 $ (.12) $ 1.12
1999 RATIONALIZATION ACTIONS, CHARGES AND CREDITS--The table below sets forth by
quarter for the periods indicated the rationalization plans adopted in the
quarter and any reversals of, or other adjustments to, prior rationalization
plans credited or charged in such quarter:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31, 1999
---------------------------------------------------
Net
Rationalization Reversals Rationalization
Action and Charge (Credit)
(In millions) Recorded Adjustments Recorded
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
FIRST QUARTER
Rationalization Actions $ 167.4 $ -- $ 167.4
-------- -------- --------
TOTAL $ 167.4 $ -- $ 167.4
SECOND QUARTER
Reversal to 1997 Program Charge $ -- $ (6.5) $ (6.5)
Reversal to 1996 Program Charge -- (3.1) (3.1)
-------- ------- --------
TOTAL $ -- $ (9.6) $ (9.6)
THIRD QUARTER
Rationalization Actions $ 46.5 $ -- $ 46.5
Reversal to First Quarter Charge -- (40.2) (40.2)
Reversal to 1997 Program Charge -- (.2) (.2)
-------- ------- --------
TOTAL $ 46.5 $ (40.4) $ 6.1
FOURTH QUARTER
Rationalization Actions $ 26.2 $ -- $ 26.2
Reversal to First Quarter Charge -- (13.7) (13.7)
Reversal to 1997 Program Charge -- (4.8) (4.8)
-------- ------- --------
TOTAL $ 26.2 $ (18.5) $ 7.7
-------- ------- --------
TOTAL YEAR 1999 $ 240.1 $ (68.5) $ 171.6
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)
The 1999 rationalization programs are described below. The reversals recorded
during 1999 totaled $68.5 million ($45.2 million after tax or $.29 per share).
The reversals included $44.7 million related to the decision to resume
production of certain passenger tire lines in a portion of the Gadsden facility
due to higher-than-expected demand in North America and the high cost and time
delays associated with installing additional capacity at other plants. Of the
$44.7 million, $38.9 million related to pension curtailment costs and associate
severance costs not required and $5.8 million related primarily to
noncancellable contracts again utilized due to the partial resumption of
passenger tire manufacturing at Gadsden. The reversals also included $6.8
million related to the decision to abandon the planned relocation of certain
agricultural tire production to Turkey due to the rationalization opportunities
presented by the joint venture with Sumitomo and production difficulties in
Turkey following a major earthquake. The remaining $17.0 million of the
reversals resulted from the evaluation of the reserves at each balance sheet
date and the identification of amounts no longer needed for their originally
intended purposes, primarily related to the 1997 and 1996 rationalization
programs.
1998 RATIONALIZATION CREDITS--The Company did not adopt any rationalization
plans during 1998. In the 1998 second quarter the Company recorded a reversal of
$29.7 million of charges originally made in respect of the 1997 rationalization
program, which consisted of $22.0 million resulting from favorable settlement of
obligations related to the Company's exit from the Formula 1 racing series and
$7.7 million related to plant downsizing and closure activities in North
America.
1997 RATIONALIZATION ACTIONS AND CHARGES--The rationalization actions
approved in the fourth quarter of 1997 are described below and resulted in a
charge of $265.2 million.
FOURTH QUARTER 1999 PROGRAM--The Company committed to a number of
rationalization actions in the fourth quarter of 1999 to reduce costs and
increase productivity. The actions consisted of associate reductions in North
America and a facility in Europe, as well as contract settlement costs related
to the exit from the Championship Auto Racing Teams and Indy Racing League
(CART/IRL) racing series. The Company recorded charges of $26.2 million ($19.3
million after tax or $.12 per share), all of which related to future cash
outflows. The balance of these provisions totaled $21.8 million at December 31,
1999.
Associate-related rationalization costs were recorded in the 1999 fourth
quarter, and were incurred through December 31, 1999, as follows:
BALANCE AT
(In millions) RECORDED INCURRED 12/31/99
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
North American Tire associate
reductions $13.7 $(3.7) $10.0
European associate reductions 6.9 (.7) 6.2
----- ----- -----
$20.6 $(4.4) $16.2
The fourth quarter associate-related charges provide for the release of
approximately 800 associates, including approximately 200 administrative and
support associates in the North American Tire operations and approximately 600
production and support associates at a European facility. During 1999,
approximately 100 associates, primarily in North American Tire operations, were
released. The Company plans to release approximately 700 more associates under
this program during 2000.
Rationalization costs, other than associate-related costs, were recorded in
the 1999 fourth quarter and were incurred through December 31, 1999, as follows:
BALANCE AT
(In millions) RECORDED 12/31/99
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
Withdrawal of support for CART/IRL $5.6 $5.6
---- ----
$5.6 $5.6
Costs associated with withdrawal of support for CART/IRL were for contract
settlements which will be paid during 2000. In the third quarter of 1999, the
Company took a charge for the exit from the CART/IRL racing series, however that
charge did not include certain contract settlement amounts that had not been
negotiated as of September 30, 1999. Contract settlements with various racing
teams were completed in the fourth quarter of 1999 and these costs were provided
for in the fourth quarter 1999 program.
THIRD QUARTER 1999 PROGRAM--Continued competitive conditions in the markets
served by the Company resulted in the approval of rationalization plans in the
third quarter of 1999. The plans consisted of the decision to terminate tire
production at a facility in Latin America, the reduction of staffing levels in
North American Tire and the exit from the CART/IRL racing series at the end of
the 1999 series. Of the $46.5 million of charges recorded ($42.4 million after
tax or $.27 per share), $19.2 million related to non-cash writeoffs and $27.3
million related to future cash outflows, primarily for associate severance costs
and payments under noncancellable contracts. The balance of these provisions
totaled $13.0 million at December 31, 1999.
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(continued)
Associate-related rationalization costs were recorded in the 1999 third
quarter, and were incurred through December 31, 1999, as follows:
BALANCE AT
(In millions) RECORDED INCURRED 12/31/99
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Termination of tire production $15.2 $ (9.6) $5.6
North American Tire staffing 4.8 (3.7) 1.1
Withdrawal of support for CART/IRL .4 (.1) .3
----- ------ ----
$20.4 $(13.4) $7.0
The third quarter associate-related charges provide for the release of
approximately 340 associates, including approximately 160 production and
supervisory associates at a Latin American facility, 120 managerial,
administrative and support associates in North American Tire operations and 60
production and support associates in CART/IRL activities. During 1999,
substantially all associates were released under this program.
Rationalization costs, other than associate-related costs, were recorded in
the 1999 third quarter, and were incurred through December 31, 1999, as follows:
BALANCE AT
(In millions) RECORDED INCURRED 12/31/99
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Termination of tire production $19.6 $(17.5) $2.1
Withdrawal of support for CART/IRL 6.5 (2.6) 3.9
----- ------ ----
$26.1 $(20.1) $6.0
Costs associated with termination of tire production were primarily for
equipment taken out of service at the tire plant in Latin America. Costs
associated with the withdrawal of support for CART/IRL were for the early
termination of contracts with various racing teams and for the writeoff of
equipment taken out of service. The Company expects to complete these actions
during 2000.
FIRST QUARTER 1999 PROGRAM--A number of rationalization actions were approved
in the first quarter of 1999 to reduce costs and increase productivity and
efficiency. These actions consisted primarily of the termination of tire
production at the Company's Gadsden, Alabama facility and the downsizing and
consolidation of tire manufacturing facilities at Freeport, Illinois and 12
other locations in Europe and Latin America. A charge of $167.4 million ($116.0
million after tax or $.74 per share) was recorded, of which $28.4 million
related to non-cash writeoffs and $139.0 million related to future cash
outflows, primarily for associate severance costs. The balance of these
provisions totaled $6.4 million at December 31, 1999.
Associate-related rationalization costs were recorded in the 1999 first
quarter and were incurred or reversed during 1999, as follows:
BALANCE AT
(In millions) RECORDED INCURRED REVERSED 12/31/99
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Plant downsizing
and consolidation $ 62.2 $ (53.2) $ (8.6) $ .4
Termination of tire
production at Gadsden 59.4 (20.5) (38.9) --
Asset sales and
other exit costs 9.0 (3.2) -- 5.8
------- -------- ------- -----
$ 130.6 $ (76.9) $ (47.5) $ 6.2
Under the first quarter 1999 program, the Company provided for the release of
approximately 4,000 associates around the world. The majority of the associates
to be released under the plan are or were production and support associates at
manufacturing locations, primarily in the United States and Latin America.
Through December 31, 1999, approximately 3,300 associates, including
approximately 1,600 associates at manufacturing locations in the United States
and over 1,500 associates at Latin American manufacturing locations were
released. The Company plans to release approximately 100 more associates under
this program during 2000. However, approximately 600 production and support
associates at Gadsden and other locations that the Company planned to release
will be retained.
Rationalization costs, other than associate-related costs, were recorded in
the first quarter program, and were incurred, reversed or adjusted through
December 31, 1999, as follows:
REVERSED
OR BALANCE AT
(In millions) RECORDED INCURRED ADJUSTED 12/31/99
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Termination of tire
production at Gadsden $26.1 $(20.3) $(5.8) $ --
Plant downsizing
and consolidation .6 (.5) -- .1
Withdrawal of support
for Formula 1 racing 6.9 (5.1) (1.8) --
Asset sales and
other exit costs 3.2 (2.5) (.6) .1
----- ------ ----- -----
$36.8 $(28.4) $(8.2) $ .2
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(CONTINUED)
Costs associated with the termination of tire production at Gadsden were
primarily for the writeoff of equipment taken out of service and obligations
under noncancellable contracts, primarily utility contracts, at the Gadsden
facility. The decision to resume passenger tire production at Gadsden resulted
in the reversal of $5.8 million primarily related to noncancellable contracts
again utilized. Asset sales and other exit costs included a loss on the
anticipated sale of a rubber plantation in Asia. The charge for withdrawal from
Formula 1 racing included additional exit costs not provided for under the 1997
plan and a $1.8 million provision for the carryover of costs from the 1997
program. The Company expects the remaining actions to be completed during 2000.
1997 PROGRAM--As a result of continued competitive conditions in the markets
served by the Company, a number of rationalization actions were approved in 1997
to reduce costs and focus on core businesses. These actions, the timing of which
resulted in part from the finalization of labor contract negotiations in the
United States, included the optimization, downsizing or consolidation of certain
production facilities, consolidation of distribution operations and withdrawal
of support from the worldwide Formula 1 racing series. A charge of $265.2
million was recorded, of which $52.5 million related to non-cash writeoffs and
$212.7 million related to future cash outflows, primarily for associate
severance costs. The balance of these provisions totaled $32.9 million and $88.2
million at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Associate-related rationalization costs totaling $146.1 million were recorded
in 1997 and were incurred or reversed through December 31, 1999, as follows:
BALANCE AT BALANCE AT
(In millions) 12/31/98 INCURRED REVERSED 12/31/99
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Plant downsizing
and closure activities $19.9 $ (8.8) $ (6.3) $ 4.8
Kelly-Springfield
consolidation 17.1 (6.8) -- 10.3
Consolidation of North
American distribution
facilities 8.8 (3.5) -- 5.3
Production realignments 13.5 (9.6) (3.9) --
----- ------ ------ -----
$59.3 $(28.7) $(10.2) $20.4
The 1997 associate-related charge provided for the release of approximately
3,000 associates around the world. At December 31, 1998, approximately 1,650
associates had been released. During 1999, approximately 800 associates,
primarily hourly associates in North American operations, were released. Under
the 1997 program the Company plans to release approximately 400 more associates
during 2000, primarily hourly associates at manufacturing and distribution
locations in the United States and certain supervisory and staff associates in
the United States. Approximately 150 of the associates planned to be released,
primarily hourly manufacturing associates, will be retained.
Rationalization costs, other than associate-related costs, totaling $119.1
million were recorded in 1997 and were incurred, reversed or adjusted during
1999, as follows:
REVERSED
BALANCE AT OR BALANCE AT
(In millions) 12/31/98 INCURRED ADJUSTED 12/31/99
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Withdrawal of support
for Formula 1 racing $(1.8) $ -- $ 1.8 $ --
Plant downsizing and
closure activities 11.8 (10.5) (1.3) --
Kelly-Springfield
consolidation 12.6 (.5) -- 12.1
Consolidation of North
American distribution
facilities 4.7 (4.3) -- .4
Commercial tire outlet
consolidation 1.6 (1.6) -- --
----- ------ ----- -----
$28.9 $(16.9) $ .5 $12.5
Withdrawal costs associated with Formula 1 racing resulted from the fulfillment
of contracts with various racing teams, the writeoff of equipment and other
assets no longer needed and estimated operating costs for the 1998 racing
season. Plant downsizing and closure activities related to costs for the
writeoff of buildings and equipment and for lease cancellation costs at four
production facilities in the United States. The Kelly-Springfield consolidation
involves the integration of the Kelly-Springfield tire division located in
Cumberland, Maryland, into the Company's Akron, Ohio, world headquarters, the
cost of which relates to noncancellable leases and the writeoff of equipment.
The consolidation of distribution facilities in North America from 40 to 18
resulted in noncancellable lease costs associated with the closure of these
facilities. The commercial tire outlet consolidation involved the writeoff of
equipment and lease cancellation costs related to the planned closing of
approximately 30 locations. The $1.8 million Formula 1 adjustment was provided
for under the 1999 first quarter program. The Company also reversed $1.3 million
that was not required to complete the plant downsizing and closure activities.
The Company expects the 1997 program to be completed during 2000.
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(CONTINUED)
1996 Program - As part of a rationalization plan the Company recorded
charges totaling $148.5 million ($95.3 million after tax or $.61 per share)
related to worldwide workforce reductions, consolidation of operations and the
closing of manufacturing facilities. The Company has completed the release of
associates under the 1996 program. During 1999, $3.3 million was charged to the
reserve and reserves totaling $3.1 million were adjusted. The remaining balance
under the 1996 provision totaled $2.7 million and $9.1 million at December 31,
1999 and 1998, respectively. The remaining balance at December 31, 1999 is for
payments due under noncancellable leases through 2007 related to Canadian retail
store closures. Except for the remaining Canadian lease payments, the Company
has completed the 1996 program.
DUNLOP RATIONALIZATIONS
The following rationalization actions have been recorded as adjustments to the
purchase price allocation in respect of the acquired Dunlop businesses, and did
not affect the Consolidated Statement of Income.
FOURTH QUARTER 1999 DUNLOP PROGRAM - In order to optimize market growth
opportunities and maximize cost efficiencies, the Company committed to certain
rationalization actions related to the Dunlop businesses acquired from Sumitomo
in the fourth quarter of 1999. The Company recorded a $6.9 million adjustment to
the purchase price allocation of the acquired Dunlop businesses, of which $.4
million related to non-cash writeoffs and $6.5 million related to future cash
outflows, primarily for associate severance and relocation costs. The balance of
these provisions totaled $5.4 million at December 31, 1999.
Associate-related rationalization costs were recorded in the 1999 fourth
quarter, and were incurred through December 31, 1999, as follows:
BALANCE AT
(In millions) RECORDED INCURRED 12/31/99
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Research and development
reorganization $3.0 $(1.1) $1.9
Associate downsizing and relocation 1.4 - 1.4
---- ----- ----
$4.4 $(1.1) $3.3
The fourth quarter charges provide for the release of approximately 90
associates and the relocation of approximately 40 associates in the United
Kingdom, France and Germany, including approximately 100 associates in research
and development operations and 30 associates in sales, purchasing, engineering,
logistics and manufacturing activities. During the 1999 fourth quarter,
approximately 50 associates in research and development operations were released
or relocated. The Company plans to release or relocate approximately 80 more
associates during 2000 under this program.
Rationalization costs, other than associated-related costs, were recorded
in the 1999 fourth quarter, and were incurred through December 31, 1999, as
follows:
BALANCE AT
(In millions) RECORDED INCURRED 12/31/99
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Research and development
reorganization $ .4 $(.4) $-
Closure of United Kingdom
retail outlets 2.1 - 2.1
---- ----- ----
$ 2.5 $(.4) $2.1
Research and development reorganization costs related to equipment taken out of
service. Costs associated with the closure of the United Kingdom retail outlets
were for noncancellable lease contracts. The Company expects that these actions
will be completed during 2000, except for future rental payments under
noncancellable leases.
Subsequent Event - On January 6, 2000, the Company committed to a plan to
terminate certain tire production at the Dunlop tire manufacturing facility in
Birmingham, England. In connection with this action, approximately 650
associates will be released. Costs incurred under the program are expected to
approximate $20 million and will be recorded in the first quarter of 2000 as an
adjustment to the purchase price allocation in respect of the acquired Dunlop
businesses.
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(CONTINUED)
NOTE 4
OTHER (INCOME) AND EXPENSE
(In millions) 1999 1998 1997
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Asset sales $ (166.7) $(123.8) $ -
Interest income (16.3) (12.8) (23.0)
Financing fees and financial instruments 41.1 43.1 41.4
Lawsuit settlement - 15.9 -
Miscellaneous (6.0) .2 6.1
------- ------- ------
$(147.9) $ (77.4) $ 24.5
During 1999, the Company recorded a third quarter gain totaling $149.7 million
($143.7 million after tax or $.90 per share) on the change in control of 25% of
the European businesses contributed by the Company to Goodyear Dunlop Tires
Europe B.V., a 75% owned subsidiary of the Company. In addition, proceeds of
$17.0 million ($11.1 million after tax or $.07 per share) were realized in the
1999 third quarter from the Company's sale of customer lists and formulations in
connection with its exit from the production of certain rubber chemicals.
The Company recorded gains in 1998 totaling $123.8 million ($76.4 million
after tax or $.48 per share) on the disposition of a latex processing facility
in Georgia, six distribution facilities in North America and certain other real
estate.
Interest income consists of amounts earned on deposits, primarily from
funds invested in time deposits in Latin America and Europe, pending remittance
or reinvestment in the regions. At December 31, 1999, $90.3 million or 37.1% of
the Company's cash, cash equivalents and short term securities were concentrated
in Latin America, primarily Brazil ($112.5 million or 45.1% at December 31,
1998) and $58.8 million or 24.2% were concentrated in Asia ($35.1 million or
14.1% at December 31, 1998). Dividends received by the Company and domestic
subsidiaries from its consolidated international operations for 1999, 1998 and
1997 were $352.4 million, $215.9 million and $323.3 million, respectively.
Financing fees and financial instruments consists primarily of fees paid
under the Company's domestic accounts receivable continuous sale programs. Refer
to Note 5.
In 1998, the Company recorded a charge of $15.9 million ($10.4 million
after tax or $.07 per share) for the settlement of several related lawsuits
involving employment matters in Latin America.
NOTE 5
ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE
(In millions) 1999 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accounts and notes receivable $2,378.2 $1,825.6
Allowance for doubtful accounts (81.9) (54.9)
-------- --------
$2,296.3 $1,770.7
Throughout the year, the Company sold certain domestic accounts receivable under
a continuous sale program. Under the program, undivided interests in designated
receivable pools were sold to the purchaser with recourse limited to the
receivables purchased. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the level of net proceeds
from sales under the program was $550 million. The balance of the uncollected
portion of receivables sold under that and other agreements was $565.6 million
at December 31, 1999 and $581.6 million at December 31, 1998. Fees paid by the
Company under these agreements are based on certain variable market rate indices
and are recorded as Other (Income) and Expense. Refer to Note 4.
NOTE 6
INVENTORIES
(In millions) 1999 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Raw materials $ 389.7 $ 369.9
Work in process 99.2 87.5
Finished product 1,798.3 1,707.1
--------- ---------
$2,287.2 $ 2,164.5
The cost of inventories using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method
(approximately 37.4% of consolidated inventories in 1999 and 39.7% in 1998) was
less than the approximate current cost of inventories by $306.2 million at
December 31, 1999 and $322.4 million at December 31, 1998.
NOTE 7
GOODWILL
(In millions) 1999 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Goodwill $572.4 $288.8
Accumulated amortization (55.5) (31.4)
------ ------
$516.9 $257.4
Amortization of goodwill totaled $24.1 million, $18.1 million and $13.3 million
in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
NOTE 8
INVESTMENTS
NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows is presented net of the following
transactions:
In connection with the Company's strategic alliance with Sumitomo on
February 25, 1999 the Company issued to Sumitomo at par its 1.2% Convertible
Note Due August 16, 2000, in the principal amount of Yen 13,073,070,934. The
Company's Note is convertible, if not earlier redeemed, during the period
beginning July 16, 2000 through August 15, 2000 into 2,281,115 shares of the
Common Stock, without par value, of the Company at a conversion price of Yen
5,731 per share, subject to certain adjustments. In addition, on February 25,
1999, the Company purchased at par from Sumitomo a 1.2% Convertible Note Due
August 16, 2000, in the principal amount of Yen 13,073,070,934. The Sumitomo
Note is convertible, if not earlier redeemed, during the period beginning July
16, 2000 through August 15, 2000 into 24,254,306 shares of the Common Stock, Yen
50 par value per share, of Sumitomo at a conversion price of Yen 539 per share,
subject to certain adjustments. The principal amount of each Note was equivalent
to $127.8 million at December 31, 1999. The Company and Sumitomo have agreed not
to redeem their respective Notes, and to convert the Notes, if the joint
ventures are operating on July 1, 2000.
The acquisition cost of the strategic alliance with Sumitomo in 1999
included the approximately $307 million fair value of 25% of the Company's
businesses contributed to the European joint venture. The Company also acquired
debt totaling $130 million in Dunlop's European and North American businesses.
In 1999, the Company's Slovenian tire manufacturing subsidiary recorded
fixed assets totaling $43.4 million acquired under a capital lease. In 1998, the
Company acquired a majority ownership interest in an Indian tire manufacturer
and assumed $103 million of debt. In 1997, the Company acquired a 60% interest
in a South African tire and industrial rubber products business and assumed $29
million of debt.
INVESTMENTS
The Company has classified its investment in the Sumitomo Note (the Sumitomo
Note) as available-for-sale, as provided in Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities". The classification reflected the completion of the strategic
alliance with Sumitomo and the planned conversion of the Sumitomo Note into
equity. The fair value of the Sumitomo Note as an equity instrument was $107.2
million at December 31, 1999. Changes in the fair value of the Sumitomo Note are
reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Income. The Company's 1.2% Convertible Note Payable has been designated as a
hedge of the exchange exposure of the Sumitomo Note. To the extent the hedge is
effective, the effect of exchange rate changes on the Company's Note are
reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Income. At December 31, 1999 the gross unrealized holding loss on the Note, net
of the hedge, totaled $20.6 million ($12.8 million after tax).
NOTE 9
PROPERTIES AND PLANTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
---------------------------------------------------------
Capital Capital
(In millions) Owned Leases Total Owned Leases Total
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Properties and plants, at cost:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Land and improvements $ 445.4 $ 11.7 $ 457.1 $ 301.2 $ 3.7 $ 304.9
Buildings and improvements 1,652.9 96.6 1,749.5 1,436.0 31.3 1,467.3
Machinery and equipment 8,234.8 148.3 8,383.1 7,211.0 49.0 7,260.0
Construction in progress 722.7 - 722.7 720.9 - 720.9
-----------------------------------------------------------
11,055.8 256.6 11,312.4 9,669.1 84.0 9,753.1
Accumulated depreciation (5,470.9) (80.5) (5,551.4) (5,325.5) (69.1) (5,394.6)
-----------------------------------------------------------
$ 5,584.9 $176.1 $5,761.0 $4,343.6 $14.9 $4,358.5
</TABLE>
The weighted average useful lives of property used in arriving at the annual
amount of depreciation provided are as follows: buildings and improvements,
approximately 18 years; machinery and equipment, approximately 11 years.
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(CONTINUED)
Note 10
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS AND
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
SHORT TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
At December 31, 1999, the Company had short term uncommitted credit arrangements
totaling $2.00 billion, of which $.83 billion were unused. These arrangements
are available to the Company or certain of its international subsidiaries
through various domestic and international banks at quoted market interest
rates. There are no commitment fees or compensating balances associated with
these arrangements. In addition, the Company maintains a commercial paper
program, whereunder the Company may have up to $1.5 billion outstanding at any
one time. Commercial paper totaling $1.15 billion was outstanding at December
31, 1999.
Two credit facility agreements are available whereunder the Company may
from time to time borrow and have outstanding until December 31, 2000 up to U.S.
$75 million at any one time with international banks. Under the terms of the
agreements, the Company may, upon payment of a fee at or prior to borrowing,
repay U.S. dollar borrowings in either U.S. dollars or a predetermined
equivalent amount of certain available European or Asian currencies. Borrowings
are discounted at rates equivalent to an average of 20.3 basis points over a
three-month reserve adjusted LIBOR. A commitment fee of an average 4.4 basis
points is paid on the $75 million commitment (whether or not borrowed). There
were no borrowings outstanding under these agreements at December 31, 1999. The
average amount outstanding under these agreements during 1999 was $37.8 million.
The Company had outstanding debt obligations which by their terms are due
within one year amounting to $2.32 billion at December 31, 1999. Commercial
paper and domestic short term bank debt represented $1.46 billion of this total
with a weighted average interest rate of 6.29% at December 31, 1999, which
obligations were classified as long term debt. The remaining $.86 billion was
short term debt of international subsidiaries with a weighted average interest
rate of 4.79% at December 31, 1999.
LONG TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
At December 31, 1999, the Company had long term credit arrangements totaling
$3.11 billion, of which $2.00 billion were unused.
The following table presents long term debt at December 31:
(In millions) 1999 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Swiss franc bonds:
5.375% due 2000 $ 105.0 $ 122.3
5.375% due 2006 99.0 115.3
Notes:
6 5/8% due 2006 249.3 249.2
6 3/8% due 2008 99.6 99.6
7% due 2028 148.9 148.9
Bank term loans due 2000 - 2005 130.4 130.5
Domestic short term borrowings 1,457.0 201.0
Other domestic and international debt 175.6 134.4
------- -------
2,464.8 1,201.2
Capital lease obligations 97.4 11.3
------- -------
2,562.2 1,212.5
Less portion due within one year 214.3 26.0
------- -------
$2,347.9 $1,186.5
In addition to the amounts in the table above, on February 25, 1999 the Company
issued to Sumitomo at par its 1.2% Convertible Note Due August 16, 2000, in the
principal amount of Yen 13,073,070,934 (equivalent to $127.8 million at December
31, 1999). The Company's Note is convertible, if not earlier redeemed, during
the period beginning July 16, 2000 through August 15, 2000 into 2,281,115 shares
of the Common Stock, without par value, of the Company at a conversion price of
Yen 5,731 per share, subject to certain adjustments. Subject to certain
conditions relating to the continuance of the Alliance, Sumitomo has agreed to
convert the Company's Note into shares of common stock in accordance with its
terms prior to maturity.
At December 31, 1999, the fair value of the Company's long term fixed rate
debt amounted to $812.7 million, compared to its carrying amount of $836.0
million ($938.6 million and $879.2 million, respectively, at December 31, 1998).
The difference was attributable primarily to the long term public bonds issued
in 1999 and 1998. The fair value was estimated using quoted market prices or
discounted future cash flows. The fair value of the Company's variable rate debt
approximated its carrying amount at December 31, 1999 and 1998.
The Swiss franc bonds were hedged by foreign exchange contracts at December
31, 1999 and 1998, as discussed below.
The Notes have an aggregate face amount of $500.0 million and are reported
net of unamortized discount aggregating $2.2 million ($500.0 million and $2.3
million, respectively, at December 31, 1998).
The bank term loans due 2000 through 2005 are comprised of $80.4 million of
fixed rate agreements bearing interest at a weighted average rate of 6.51% and a
$50 million agreement
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(CONTINUED)
bearing interest at a floating rate based upon LIBOR minus a fixed spread. One
of the fixed rate agreements totaling $50 million allows the bank to convert the
loan to a variable rate prior to maturity. The $50 million floating rate
agreement allows the bank to terminate the loan in 2002 or convert the loan to a
fixed interest rate of 7.19% until maturity in 2005.
All commercial paper outstanding at December 31, 1999 ($1.15 billion),
which was issued for terms of less than 270 days, and all domestic short term
bank borrowings outstanding at December 31, 1999 and 1998 ($305 million and $201
million, respectively), which by their terms are or were due within one year,
are classified as long term. These obligations are supported by lending
commitments under the two revolving credit facilities described below. It is the
Company's intent to maintain these debt obligations as long term.
Other domestic and international debt consisted of fixed and floating rate
bank loans denominated in U.S. dollars and other currencies and maturing in
2000-2008. The weighted average interest rate in effect under these loans was
4.07% at December 31, 1999.
The Company is a party to two revolving credit facility agreements,
consisting of a $700 million four year revolving credit facility and a $1.3
billion 364-day revolving credit facility. The $700 million facility is with 23
domestic and international banks and provides that the Company may borrow at any
time until July 13, 2003, when the commitment terminates and any outstanding
loans mature. The Company pays a commitment fee ranging from 7.5 to 15 basis
points on the entire amount of the commitment (whether or not borrowed) and a
usage fee on amounts borrowed (other than on a competitive bid or prime rate
basis) ranging from 15 to 30 basis points. These fees may fluctuate quarterly
within these ranges based upon the Company's leverage. During 1999 commitment
and usage fees averaged 10.625 and 21.25 basis points, respectively. The $1.3
billion 364-day credit facility agreement is with 25 domestic and international
banks and provides that the Company may borrow until August 18, 2000, on which
date the facility commitment terminates, except as it may be extended on a bank
by bank basis. If a bank does not extend its commitment if requested to do so,
the Company may obtain from such bank a two year term loan up to the amount of
such bank's commitment. The Company pays a commitment fee of 8 basis points on
the entire amount of the commitment (whether or not borrowed) and a usage fee
ranging from 32 to 57 basis points on amounts borrowed (other than on a
competitive bid or prime rate basis). Under both the four year and the 364-day
facilities, the Company may obtain loans bearing interest at reserve adjusted
LIBOR or a defined certificate of deposit rate, plus in each case the applicable
usage fee. In addition, the Company may obtain loans based on the prime rate or
at a rate determined on a competitive bid basis. The facility agreements each
contain certain covenants which, among other things, require the Company to
maintain at the end of each fiscal quarter a minimum consolidated net worth and
a defined minimum interest coverage ratio. In addition, the facility agreements
establish a limit on the aggregate amount of consolidated debt the Company and
its subsidiaries may incur. There were no borrowings outstanding under these
agreements at December 31, 1999.
The annual aggregate maturities of long term debt and capital leases for
the five years subsequent to 1999 are presented below. Maturities of debt
supported by the availability of the revolving credit agreements have been
reported on the basis that the commitments to lend under these agreements will
be terminated effective at the end of their current terms.
(In millions) 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Debt incurred under
or supported by
revolving credit
agreements $ - $ - $757.0 $700.0 $ -
Other 214.3 125.7 94.0 17.3 21.4
---------------------------------------------
$214.3 $125.7 $851.0 $717.3 $21.4
Refer to Note 5 for additional information on financing arrangements. Refer to
Note 11 for additional information on capital lease obligations.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
INTEREST RATE EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
The Company actively manages its fixed and floating rate debt mix, within
defined limitations, using refinancings and unleveraged interest rate swaps. The
Company will enter into fixed and floating interest rate swaps to alter its
exposure to the impact of changing interest rates on consolidated results of
operations and future cash outflows for interest. Fixed rate swaps are used to
reduce the Company's risk of increased interest costs during periods of rising
interest rates. Floating rate swaps are used to convert the fixed rates of long
term borrowings into short term variable rates. Interest rate swap contracts are
thus used by the Company to separate interest rate risk management from the debt
funding decision. At December 31, 1999, the interest rate on 28% of the
Company's debt was fixed by either the nature of the obligation or through the
interest rate contracts, compared to 55% at December 31, 1998.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
Contract information and weighted average interest rates follow. Current
market pricing models were used to estimate the fair values of interest rate
exchange contracts.
(Dollars in millions) 12/31/98 Matured 12/31/99
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fixed rate contracts:
Notional principal amount $ 100.0 $25.0 $75.0
Pay fixed rate 6.17% 5.98% 6.24%
Receive variable LIBOR 5.24 5.37 6.10
Average years to maturity 2.12 1.54
Fair value: favorable (unfavorable) $ (2.2) $ .5
Carrying amount: (liability) (.1) -
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted average information during the years 1999, 1998 and 1997 follows:
(Dollars in millions) 1999 1998 1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fixed rate contracts:
Notional principal $ 96 $ 111 $ 191
Receive variable LIBOR 5.26% 5.70% 5.74%
Pay fixed rate 6.18 6.40 7.46
Floating rate contracts:
Notional principal - - $ 66
Receive fixed rate - - 6.24%
Pay variable LIBOR - - 5.63
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INTEREST RATE LOCK CONTRACTS
The Company uses interest rate lock contracts to hedge the risk-free rate
component of anticipated long term debt issuances. Contract information follows.
Current market pricing models were used to estimate the fair values of interest
rate lock contracts.
(Dollars in millions) 1999
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
U.S. dollar contracts:
Notional $180
Average contract rate 6.07%
Fair value $5.5
Carrying amount -
Euro contracts:
Notional $101
Average contract rate 4.61%
Fair value $1.4
Carrying amount -
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
In order to reduce the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on
consolidated results of operations and future foreign currency denominated cash
flows, the Company was a party to various forward exchange contracts at December
31, 1999 and 1998. These contracts reduce exposure to currency movements
affecting existing foreign currency denominated assets, liabilities and firm
commitments resulting primarily from trade receivables and payables, equipment
acquisitions, intercompany loans and the Company's Swiss franc debt (including
the annual coupon payments). The carrying amount of these contracts (excluding
the Swiss franc contracts) in an asset position totaled $2.4 million at December
31, 1999 and was recorded in Accounts and Notes Receivable. The carrying amount
of these contracts (excluding the Swiss franc contracts) in a liability position
totaled $.5 million and $2.1 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively, and was recorded in Other Current Liabilities. The carrying amount
of the Swiss franc contracts totaled $56.1 million at December 31, 1999 and was
recorded in both current and Long Term Accounts and Notes Receivable. The
carrying amount of the Swiss franc contracts totaled $89.8 million at December
31, 1998 and was recorded in Long Term Accounts and Notes Receivable.
A summary of forward exchange contracts in place at December 31 follows.
Current market pricing models were used to estimate the fair values of foreign
currency forward contracts. The contract maturities match the maturities of the
currency positions. The fair value of these contracts and the related currency
positions are subject to offsetting market risk resulting from foreign currency
exchange rate volatility.
1999 1998
--------------------------------------------------
Fair Contract Fair Contract
(In millions) Value Amount Value Amount
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Buy currency:
Swiss franc $212.5 $160.6 $236.0 $151.0
U.S. dollar 64.4 58.6 82.2 82.9
Euro 29.7 30.0 - -
British pound - - 38.6 38.8
All other 23.1 23.1 24.1 22.8
------ ------ ------ ------
$329.7 $272.3 $380.9 $295.5
Contract maturity:
Swiss franc 10/00 - 3/06 10/00 - 3/06
All other 1/00 - 3/04 1/99 - 3/00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sell currency:
Euro $ 48.3 $ 49.6 $ - $ -
Swedish krona 22.2 22.3 - -
Belgian franc - - 189.8 186.3
French franc - - 65.7 65.9
German mark - - 11.4 11.4
All other 10.7 10.6 37.6 37.8
------ ------ ------ -------
$ 81.2 $ 82.5 $304.5 $301.4
Contract maturity 1/00 -3/00 1/99 -6/99
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The counterparties to the Company's interest rate swap and foreign exchange
contracts were substantial and creditworthy multinational commercial banks or
other financial institutions which are recognized market makers. Neither the
risks of counterparty nonperformance nor the economic consequences of
counterparty nonperformance associated with these contracts were considered by
the Company to be material.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
NOTE 11
LEASED ASSETS
Net rental expense charged to income follows:
(In millions) 1999 1998 1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gross rental expenses $247.2 $226.3 $244.3
Sublease rental income (59.0) (51.6) (53.5)
------ ------ ------
$188.2 $174.7 $190.8
The Company enters into capital and operating leases primarily for its vehicles,
data processing equipment and its wholesale and retail distribution facilities
under varying terms and conditions, including the Company's sublease of some of
its domestic retail distribution network to independent dealers. Many of the
leases provide that the Company will pay taxes assessed against leased property
and the cost of insurance and maintenance.
While substantially all subleases and some operating leases are cancellable
for periods beyond 2000, management expects that in the normal course of its
business nearly all of its independent dealer distribution network will be
actively operated. As leases and subleases for existing locations expire, the
Company would normally expect to renew the leases or substitute another more
favorable retail location.
The following table presents minimum future lease payments:
2005 and
(In millions) 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 beyond Total
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CAPITAL LEASES
Minimum lease
payments $ 57.3 $ 12.3 $ 9.3 $ 7.6 $ 6.4 $ 31.0 $ 123.9
Minimum sublease
rentals (.4) (.2) (.1) - - - (.7)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 56.9 $ 12.1 $ 9.2 $ 7.6 $ 6.4 $ 31.0 $ 123.2
Imputed interest (25.2)
Executory costs (1.3)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Present value $ 96.7
OPERATING LEASES
Minimum lease
payments $230.8 $193.0 $153.1 $101.7 $ 75.3 $ 195.1 $ 949.0
Minimum sublease
rentals (37.9) (30.0) (23.8) (17.8) (10.9) (19.3) (139.7)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$192.9 $163.0 $129.3 $ 83.9 $ 64.4 $ 175.8 $ 809.3
Imputed interest (183.9)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Present value $ 625.4
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
NOTE 12
STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS AND DILUTIVE SECURITIES
The Company's 1989 Goodyear Performance and Equity Incentive Plan and the 1997
Performance Incentive Plan of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company provide for the
granting of stock options and stock appreciation rights (SARs). For options
granted in tandem with SARs, the exercise of a SAR cancels the stock option;
conversely, the exercise of the stock option cancels the SAR. The 1989 Plan
terminated on April 14, 1997, except with respect to grants and awards then
outstanding.
The 1997 Plan authorizes, and the 1989 Plan authorized, the Company to
grant from time to time to officers and other key employees of the Company and
subsidiaries restricted stock, performance grants and other stock-based awards
authorized by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which
administers the Plans. The 1997 Plan will expire by its terms on December 31,
2001, except with respect to grants and awards then outstanding.
Stock options and related SARs granted during 1999 generally have a maximum
term of ten years and vest pro rata over four years. Performance units are
earned based on cumulative net income per share of the Company's Common Stock
over a three year performance period. To the extent earned, a portion of the
performance units will generally be paid in cash (subject to deferral under
certain circumstances) and a portion may be automatically deferred for at least
five years in the form of units, each equivalent to a share of the Company's
Common Stock and payable in cash, shares of the Company's Common Stock or a
combination thereof at the election of the participant. A maximum of 15,000,000
shares of the Company's Common Stock are available for issuance pursuant to
grants and awards made under the 1997 Plan through December 31, 2001.
Stock-based compensation activity for the years 1999, 1998 and 1997
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1997
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares SARs Shares SARs Shares SARs
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at January 1 9,563,252 1,496,670 8,226,144 1,190,248 8,277,689 1,052,799
Options granted 3,371,948 716,643 2,204,021 434,487 1,919,325 375,967
Options without SARs exercised (347,312) - (754,246) - (1,759,202) -
Options with SARs exercised (44,126) (44,126) (115,202) (115,202) (189,805) (189,805)
SARs exercised (9,870) (9,870) (7,395) (7,395) (38,968) (38,968)
Options without SARs expired (68,342) - (53,283) - (35,080) -
Options with SARs expired (17,363) (17,363) (5,468) (5,468) (9,745) (9,745)
Performance units granted 13,353 - 100,474 - 111,788 -
Performance unit shares issued (8,876) - (8,629) - (26,619) -
Performance units cancelled (33,856) - (23,164) - (23,239) -
Outstanding at December 31 12,418,808 2,141,954 9,563,252 1,496,670 8,226,144 1,190,248
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Exercisable at December 31 5,741,778 847,358 3,801,049 494,230 3,019,753 331,713
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Available for grant at December 31 7,433,575 10,755,666 13,008,945
Significant option groups outstanding at December 31, 1999 and related weighted average price and life information
follows:
Grant Date Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Exercisable Price Remaining Life (Years)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12/06/99 3,296,386 - $32.00 10
11/30/98 2,120,879 643,736 57.25 9
12/02/97 1,853,069 1,045,569 63.50 8
12/03/96 1,558,731 1,212,142 50.00 7
1/09/96 1,207,549 913,200 44.00 6
1/04/95 682,312 682,312 34.75 5
All other 1,348,567 1,244,819 36.35 3
</TABLE>
The 1,348,567 options in the "All other" category were outstanding at exercise
prices ranging from $11.25 to $74.25, with a weighted average exercise price of
$38.03. All options and SARs were granted at an exercise price equal to the fair
market value of the Company's common stock at the date of grant.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
Weighted average option exercise price information follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at January 1 $50.27 $46.86 $40.22
Granted during the year 32.00 57.25 63.50
Exercised during the year 23.71 37.77 36.04
Outstanding at December 31 45.63 50.27 46.86
Exercisable at December 31 47.55 43.56 38.51
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Forfeitures and cancellations were insignificant.
Weighted average fair values at date of grant for grants in 1999, 1998 and
1997 follow:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Options $12.85 $18.76 $22.03
Performance units 51.62 57.25 63.50
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The above fair value of options at date of grant was estimated using the
Black-Scholes model with the following weighted average assumptions:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Expected life (years) 5 5 5
Interest rate 5.97% 4.51% 5.82%
Volatility 33.4 26.9 25.6
Dividend yield 2.12 1.92 1.68
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The fair value of performance units at date of grant was equal to the market
value of the Company's common stock at that date.
Stock-based compensation costs reduced (increased) income as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions, except per share) 1999 1998 1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Pretax income $(12.4) $ 5.0 $ 10.2
Net income (7.7) 3.1 6.1
Net income per share (.05) .02 .04
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The following table presents the pro forma reduction in income that would have
been recorded had the fair values of options granted in each year been
recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the four-year
vesting period of each grant. The pro forma effect on income is not
representative because it does not take into consideration grants made prior to
1995.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions, except per share) 1999 1998 1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Pretax income $ 30.3 $ 26.7 $ 18.6
Net income 23.2 22.5 15.9
Net income per share .15 .14 .10
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Basic earnings per share have been computed based on the average number of
common shares outstanding. The following table presents the number of
incremental weighted average shares used in computing diluted per share amounts:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Average shares outstanding-basic 156,182,004 156,570,476 156,225,112
Stock options 758,437 1,484,463 1,740,714
Performance units 98,230 252,273 203,708
1.2% Convertible Note Payable 1,900,928 - -
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING-DILUTED 158,939,599 158,307,212 158,169,534
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
NOTE 13
POSTRETIREMENT HEALTH CARE AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS
The Company and its subsidiaries provide substantially all domestic associates
and associates at certain international subsidiaries with health care and life
insurance benefits upon retirement. Insurance companies provide life insurance
and certain health care benefits through premiums based on expected benefits to
be paid during the year. Substantial portions of the health care benefits for
domestic retirees are not insured and are paid by the Company. Benefit payments
are funded from operations.
Net periodic benefit cost follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998 1997
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost-benefits earned during the period $ 21.5 $ 20.5 $ 22.0
Interest cost 145.6 152.2 154.3
Amortization of unrecognized:-net losses 9.0 8.9 4.3
-prior service costs (2.3) (3.9) (2.4)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$173.8 $177.7 $178.2
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The following table sets forth changes in the accumulated benefit obligation and
amounts recognized on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31,
1999 and 1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Accumulated benefit obligation:
Beginning balance $(2,173.3) $(2,081.9)
Service cost - benefits earned (21.5) (20.5)
Interest cost (145.6) (152.2)
Plan amendments (.5) 8.3
Actuarial gain (loss) 158.7 (115.1)
Acquisitions (154.8) -
Foreign currency translation 4.9 9.2
Curtailments -- .5
Associate contributions (1.8) (1.7)
Benefit payments 209.6 180.1
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENDING BALANCE (2,124.3) (2,173.3)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unrecognized net loss 255.3 417.6
Unrecognized prior service cost (27.4) (39.6)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACCRUED BENEFIT LIABILITY RECOGNIZED ON THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET $(1,896.4) $(1,795.3)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The following table presents significant assumptions used:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1997
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
U.S. International U.S. International U.S. International
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Discount rate 7.5% 8.3% 7.0% 7.6% 7.5% 8.8%
Rate of increase in
compensation levels 4.0 5.4 4.0 5.8 4.0 6.4
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
A 7.75% annual rate of increase in the cost of health care benefits for retirees
under age 65 and a 5.5% annual rate of increase for retirees 65 years and older
is assumed in 2000. These rates gradually decrease to 5.0% in 2011 and remain at
that level thereafter. A 1% change in the assumed health care cost trend would
have increased (decreased) the accumulated benefit obligation at December 31,
1999 and the aggregate service and interest cost for the year then ended as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1% Increase 1% Decrease
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Accumulated benefit obligation $22.0 $(23.1)
Aggregate service and interest cost 2.3 (1.8)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
NOTE 14
PENSIONS
The Company and its subsidiaries provide substantially all associates with
pension benefits. The principal domestic hourly plan provides benefits based on
length of service. The principal domestic plans covering salaried associates
provide benefits based on final five-year average earnings formulas. Associates
making voluntary contributions to these plans receive higher benefits. Other
plans provide benefits similar to the principal domestic plans as well as
termination indemnity plans at certain international subsidiaries.
The Company's domestic funding practice since 1993 has been to fund amounts in
excess of the requirements of Federal laws and regulations. During the seven
years ended December 31, 1999, the Company funded $820.1 million to its domestic
pension plans, which were fully funded at that date.
Net periodic pension cost follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998 1997
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost - benefits earned during the period $118.0 $104.4 $ 96.9
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 314.6 280.4 252.5
Expected return on plan assets (389.2) (334.2) (275.5)
Amortization of unrecognized: - prior service cost 65.9 66.9 48.2
- net losses 14.2 6.9 12.2
- transition amount .3 1.2 .8
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$123.8 $125.6 $135.1
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The Company recognized a settlement gain of $12.5 million and a curtailment loss
of $6.2 million during 1999. During 1998, the Company recognized a settlement
loss of $6.6 million. During 1997, the Company recognized curtailment losses of
$19.5 million as part of a charge for rationalizations. Refer to Note 3.
The following table sets forth the funded status and amounts recognized on the
Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 1999 and 1998. At the end
of 1999 and 1998, assets exceeded accumulated benefits in certain plans and
accumulated benefits exceeded assets in others. Plan assets are invested
primarily in common stocks and fixed income securities.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Projected benefit obligation:
Beginning balance $(4,154.8) $(3,596.4)
Service cost - benefits earned (118.0) (104.4)
Interest cost (314.6) (280.4)
Plan amendments (.6) (210.5)
Actuarial loss (5.8) (224.6)
Associate contributions (23.4) (21.8)
Acquisitions (626.1) (.3)
Curtailment/settlements 6.3 8.7
Foreign currency translation 76.9 16.2
Benefit payments 282.0 258.7
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENDING BALANCE (4,878.1) (4,154.8)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Plan assets 5,178.9 3,931.2
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets 300.8 (223.6)
Unrecognized prior service cost 475.1 536.4
Unrecognized net (gain) loss (440.6) 12.8
Unrecognized net obligation at transition 8.0 10.2
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET BENEFIT COST RECOGNIZED ON THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET $ 343.3 $ 335.8
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
The following table presents significant assumptions used:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1997
----------------------------------------------------------------------
U.S. International U.S. International U.S. International
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Discount rate 7.5% 6.8% 7.0% 6.6% 7.5% 7.1%
Rate of increase in
compensation levels 4.3 3.9 4.0 3.8 4.0 4.5
Expected long term rate
of return on plan assets 9.5 8.8 9.5 8.7 9.5 9.2
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The following table presents amounts recognized on the Consolidated Balance
Sheet:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Prepaid benefit cost - current $ 83.3 $ 85.2
- long term 533.3 462.7
Accrued benefit cost - current (63.1) (128.9)
- long term (242.6) (136.1)
Intangible asset 8.9 11.2
Deferred income taxes 8.3 15.5
Accumulated other comprehensive income 15.2 26.2
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET BENEFIT COST RECOGNIZED
ON THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET $ 343.3 $ 335.8
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The following table presents changes in plan assets:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Beginning balance $3,931.2 $3,567.3
Actual return on plan assets 831.4 485.3
Company contributions 120.0 142.9
Associate contributions 23.4 21.8
Acquisitions 601.1 -
Settlements (12.5) (7.5)
Foreign currency translation (33.7) (19.9)
Benefit payments (282.0) (258.7)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENDING BALANCE $5,178.9 $3,931.2
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
For plans that are not fully funded:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 364.3 $(290.2)
Plan assets 65.3 67.9
==========================================================================================
</TABLE>
Certain international subsidiaries maintain unfunded plans consistent with local
practices and requirements. At December 31, 1999, these plans accounted for
$170.6 million of the Company's accumulated benefit obligation, $173.3 million
of its projected benefit obligation and $13.4 million of its minimum pension
liability adjustment ($73.2 million, $81.4 million and $17.1 million,
respectively, at December 31, 1998).
NOTE 15
SAVINGS PLANS
Substantially all domestic associates are eligible to participate in one of the
Company's six savings plans. Under these plans associates elect to contribute a
percentage of their pay. In 1999, most plans provided for the Company's matching
of these contributions (up to a maximum of 6% of the associate's annual pay or,
if less, $10,000) at the rate of 50%. Company contributions were $43.0 million,
$42.8 million and $40.6 million for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. A defined
contribution pension plan for certain foreign associates was established July 1,
1999. Company contributions were $2.4 million for 1999.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
NOTE 16
INCOME TAXES
The components of Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes,
adjusted for Minority Interest in Net Income of Subsidiaries, follow:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998 1997
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. $ (72.9) $ 407.7 $ 142.2
Foreign 369.6 595.0 601.1
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
296.7 1,002.7 743.3
Minority Interest in Net
Income of Subsidiaries 40.3 31.5 44.6
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 337.0 $1,034.2 $ 787.9
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
A reconciliation of Federal income taxes at the U.S. statutory rate to income
taxes provided follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in millions) 1999 1998 1997
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. Federal income tax
at the statutory rate of 35% $ 117.9 $ 362.0 $ 275.8
Adjustment for foreign income
taxed at different rates (17.7) (54.3) (32.3)
Gain on formation of Goodyear
Dunlop Tires Europe B.V. (56.9) - -
State income taxes, net of Federal (12.7) 11.1 (1.0)
Foreign operating loss with no tax
benefit provided 24.0 -- 1.0
Other 1.0 (33.1) (22.6)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
United States and Foreign
Taxes on Income $ 55.6 $ 285.7 $ 220.9
==================================================================================
Effective tax rate 16.5% 27.6% 28.0%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The components of the provision for income taxes by taxing jurisdiction follow:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998 1997
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal $ 40.7 $ (27.2) $ 23.0
Foreign income and
withholding taxes 157.4 161.0 212.6
State (.2) 7.0 .5
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
197.9 140.8 236.1
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred:
Federal (129.6) 88.2 (20.6)
Foreign 6.6 46.6 7.4
State (19.3) 10.1 (2.0)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(142.3) 144.9 (15.2)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
United States and Foreign
Taxes on Income $ 55.6 $ 285.7 $ 220.9
==================================================================================
</TABLE>
Temporary differences and carryforwards giving rise to deferred tax assets and
liabilities at December 31, 1999 and 1998 follow:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Postretirement benefits other than pensions $ 695.7 $ 712.8
Vacation and sick pay 74.0 69.6
Foreign tax credit and operating loss
carryforwards 185.5 49.2
Workers' compensation 43.9 48.1
Rationalizations and other provisions 48.9 54.0
Accrued environmental liabilities 31.4 30.3
General and product liability 31.0 37.7
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards 27.0 23.6
Other 34.6 69.1
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,172.0 1,094.4
Valuation allowance (163.9) (41.7)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total deferred tax assets 1,008.1 1,052.7
Total deferred tax liabilities - property basis
differences (435.7) (453.7)
- pensions (210.3) (222.7)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total deferred taxes $ 362.1 $ 376.3
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
A valuation allowance has been established due to the uncertainty of realizing
certain foreign tax credit and foreign net operating loss carryforwards. The
valuation allowance has increased from 1998 due to the creation of additional
foreign tax credits, net operating losses of certain foreign subsidiaries during
1999, and pre-acquisition net operating losses of the European businesses
acquired from Sumitomo in 1999.
For federal income tax return purposes, the Company has available
foreign tax credits of $62.4 million that are subject to expiration in 2003 and
2004. The Company also has $123.1 million of foreign net operating loss
carryforwards available, some of which are subject to expiration over various
periods beginning in 2000.
The Company made net cash payments for income taxes in 1999, 1998 and
1997 of $204.0 million, $230.7 million and $262.6 million, respectively.
No provision for Federal income tax or foreign withholding tax on
retained earnings of international subsidiaries of $1,753.0 million is required
because this amount has been or will be reinvested in properties and plants and
working capital. It is not practicable to calculate the deferred taxes
associated with the remittance of these investments.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
NOTE 17
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense includes interest and amortization of debt discount and
expense, less amounts capitalized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998 1997
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Interest expense before capitalization $191.2 $154.4 $125.7
Capitalized interest (11.8) (6.6) (6.2)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
$179.4 $147.8 $119.5
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The Company made cash payments for interest in 1999, 1998 and 1997 of $192.8
million, $143.8 million and $131.7 million, respectively.
NOTE 18
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development costs for 1999, 1998 and 1997 were $446.2 million,
$420.7 million and $384.1 million, respectively.
NOTE 19
ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs for 1999, 1998 and 1997 were $238.2 million, $233.4 million
and $244.1 million, respectively.
NOTE 20
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Segment information reflects the strategic business units of the Company (SBUs),
which are organized to meet customer requirements and global competition.
Effective July 1, 1999 the Company reorganized its Europe Tire SBU into the
European Union Tire SBU and the Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire SBU.
Segment information for 1998 and 1997 has been restated to reflect this change.
The Tire business is comprised of five regional SBUs. The Engineered
and Chemical businesses are each managed on a global basis. Segment information
is reported on the basis used for reporting to the Company's Chairman of the
Board, Chief Executive Officer and President.
Each of the five regional tire business segments involve the
development, manufacture, distribution and sale of tires. Certain of the tire
business segments also provide related products and services, which include
tubes, retreads, automotive repair services and merchandise purchased for
resale.
North American Tire provides original equipment and replacement tires
for autos, trucks, farm, aircraft, and construction applications in the United
States, Canada and export markets. North American Tire also provides related
products and services including tread rubber, tubes, retreaded tires, automotive
repair services and merchandise purchased for resale.
European Union Tire provides original equipment and replacement tires
for autos, trucks, farm and construction applications in the European Union,
Norway, Switzerland, and export markets. European Union Tire also retreads truck
and aircraft tires.
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire provides replacement tires
for autos, trucks and farm applications in Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle
East and export markets. The segment also provides original equipment tires to
manufacturers in Poland and South Africa.
Latin American Tire provides original equipment and replacement tires
for autos, trucks, tractors, aircraft and construction applications in Central
and South America, Mexico and export markets. Latin American Tire also
manufactures materials for tire retreading.
Asia Tire provides original equipment and replacement tires for autos,
trucks, farm, aircraft and construction applications in Asia and the Western
Pacific. Asia Tire also retreads truck, construction equipment and aircraft
tires and provides automotive repair services.
Engineered Products develops, manufactures and sells belts, hoses,
molded products, airsprings, tank tracks and other products for original
equipment and replacement transportation applications and industrial markets
worldwide.
Chemical Products develops, manufactures and sells organic chemicals
used in rubber and plastic processing, synthetic rubber and rubber latices,
plantation and natural rubber purchasing operations, and other products for
internal and external customers worldwide.
The Company's oil transportation business was sold during 1998 and
accounted for as a discontinued operation. Refer to Note 22.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998 1997
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sales
North American Tire $ 6,355.3 $ 6,235.2 $ 6,207.5
European Union Tire 2,558.6 2,061.0 2,022.5
Eastern Europe, Africa and
Middle East Tire 796.2 850.0 904.7
Latin American Tire 930.8 1,245.6 1,413.4
Asia Tire 575.9 501.8 666.9
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL TIRES 11,216.8 10,893.6 11,215.0
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Engineered Products 1,210.1 1,279.3 1,324.0
Chemical Products 928.4 970.8 1,089.1
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL SEGMENT SALES 13,355.3 13,143.7 13,628.1
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inter-SBU sales (482.8) (524.3) (569.5)
Other 8.1 6.9 6.7
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET SALES $ 12,880.6 $ 12,626.3 $ 13,065.3
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income
North American Tire $ 19.0 $ 378.6 $ 382.5
European Union Tire 188.0 199.7 166.7
Eastern Europe, Africa and
Middle East Tire 49.8 102.4 102.4
Latin American Tire 67.7 186.1 233.5
Asia Tire 26.0 7.5 58.6
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL TIRES 350.5 874.3 943.7
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Engineered Products 71.0 111.8 130.1
Chemical Products 118.9 139.6 128.3
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL SEGMENT INCOME (EBIT) 540.4 1,125.7 1,202.1
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rationalizations, asset
sales and other provisions (4.9) 137.6 (265.2)
Interest expense (179.4) (147.8) (119.5)
Foreign currency exchange 27.6 2.6 34.1
Minority interest in net income of
subsidiaries (40.3) (31.5) (44.6)
Inter-SBU income (49.6) (61.1) (54.7)
Other 2.9 (22.8) (8.9)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE
INCOME TAXES $ 296.7 $ 1,002.7 $ 743.3
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assets
North American Tire $ 4,847.7 $ 3,944.6 $ 3,596.6
European Union Tire 3,336.1 1,690.0 1,460.4
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire 897.1 898.1 663.0
Latin American Tire 820.7 993.8 979.5
Asia Tire 725.5 744.0 522.3
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL TIRES 10,627.1 8,270.5 7,221.8
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Engineered Products 673.6 678.9 630.3
Chemical Products 644.5 576.5 541.0
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL SEGMENT ASSETS 11,945.2 9,525.9 8,393.1
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Corporate 1,157.4 1,063.4 1,061.8
Discontinued Operations -- -- 462.5
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASSETS $ 13,102.6 $ 10,589.3 $ 9,917.4
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Results of operations in the Tire and Engineered Products segments were measured
based on net sales to unaffiliated customers and EBIT. Results of operations of
the Chemical Products segment included transfers to other SBUs. EBIT is computed
as follows: net sales less cost of goods sold and selling, administrative and
general expense, including allocated central administrative expenses. Inter-SBU
sales by Chemical Products were at the lower of a formulated price or market.
Purchases from Chemical Products were included in the purchasing SBU's EBIT at
Chemical Products cost. Segment assets include those assets under the management
of the SBU.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998 1997
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Capital Expenditures
North American Tire $ 372.8 $325.7 $229.5
European Union Tire 106.2 73.9 78.9
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire 46.9 95.7 85.9
Latin American Tire 50.6 67.7 73.5
Asia Tire 38.0 55.2 57.0
------- ------ ------
TOTAL TIRES 614.5 618.2 524.8
Engineered Products 54.6 49.6 46.4
Chemical Products 90.4 95.2 60.9
------- ------ ------
TOTAL SEGMENT CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 759.5 763.0 632.1
Corporate 45.5 75.4 64.7
Discontinued Operations -- -- 2.2
------- ------ ------
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $805.0 $838.4 $699.0
Depreciation and Amortization
North American Tire $219.7 $216.7 $206.3
European Union Tire 91.8 50.5 48.1
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire 48.6 46.5 30.6
Latin American Tire 34.2 38.9 36.7
Asia Tire 40.5 29.1 29.1
------- ------ ------
TOTAL TIRES 434.8 381.7 350.8
Engineered Products 44.2 33.1 31.0
Chemical Products 35.8 34.4 32.5
------- ------ ------
TOTAL SEGMENT DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 514.8 449.2 414.3
Corporate 66.9 56.7 52.9
------- ------ ------
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION $581.7 $505.9 $467.2
</TABLE>
Portions of the items described in Note 3, Rationalizations and Note 4, Other
(Income) and Expense were not charged (credited) to the SBUs for performance
evaluation purposes but were attributable to the SBUs as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998 1997
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Rationalizations
North American Tire $ 71.5 $ (7.7) $ 107.6
European Union Tire 2.8 -- 50.9
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire .3 -- --
Latin American Tire 77.3 -- 36.5
Asia Tire 1.5 -- --
------- ------- -------
TOTAL TIRES 153.4 (7.7) 195.0
Engineered Products 8.8 -- 6.0
Chemical Products 2.5 -- --
------- ------- -------
TOTAL SEGMENT 164.7 (7.7) 201.0
Corporate 6.9 (22.0) 64.2
------- ------- -------
RATIONALIZATIONS $ 171.6 $ (29.7) $ 265.2
Other (Income) and Expense
North American Tire $ -- $ (44.1) $ --
European Union Tire (149.7) (3.2) --
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire -- (.9) --
Latin American Tire -- 10.7 --
Asia Tire -- (10.1) --
------- ------- -------
TOTAL TIRES (149.7) (47.6) --
Engineered Products -- 1.2 --
Chemical Products (17.0) (61.5) --
------- ------- -------
Total Segments (166.7) $(107.9) --
Corporate 18.8 30.5 24.5
------- ------- -------
OTHER (INCOME) AND EXPENSE $(147.9) $ (77.4) $ 24.5
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
Sales and operating income of the Asia Tire segment reflect the results of the
Company's majority-owned tire business in the region. In addition, the Company
owns a 50% interest in South Pacific Tyres Ltd. (SPT), the largest tire
manufacturer, marketer and exporter in Australia and New Zealand. Results of
operations of SPT are not reported in segment results, and are reflected in the
Company's Consolidated Statement of Income using the equity method.
The following table presents the sales and operating income of the Company's
Asia Tire segment together with 100% of the sales and operating income of SPT:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998 1997
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales
Asia Tire Segment $ 575.9 $ 501.8 $ 666.9
SPT 657.8 636.3 743.7
---------- ---------- ----------
$ 1,233.7 $ 1,138.1 $ 1,410.6
Operating Income
Asia Tire Segment $ 26.0 $ 7.5 $ 58.6
SPT 31.2 47.2 62.3
---------- ---------- ----------
$ 57.2 $ 54.7 $ 120.9
</TABLE>
The following table presents geographic information. Net sales by country were
determined based on the location of the selling subsidiary. Long-lived assets
consisted primarily of properties and plants, deferred charges and other
miscellaneous assets. Management did not consider the net sales or long-lived
assets of individual countries outside the United States to be significant to
the consolidated financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998 1997
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales
United States $ 6,825.0 $ 6,806.4 $ 6,831.0
International 6,055.6 5,819.9 6,234.3
--------- --------- ---------
$12,880.6 $12,626.3 $13,065.3
Long-Lived Assets
United States $ 4,080.1 $ 2,750.6 $ 2,966.6
International 3,224.9 2,649.5 2,074.1
--------- --------- ---------
$ 7,305.0 $ 5,400.1 $ 5,040.7
</TABLE>
NOTE 21
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income follow:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions) 1999 1998
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Foreign currency translation
adjustment $(1,072.2) $ (877.6)
Minimum pension liability adjustment (15.2) (26.2)
Unrealized securities loss (12.8) --
--------- --------
$(1,100.2) $ (903.8)
</TABLE>
NOTE 22
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On July 30, 1998, the Company sold substantially all of the assets and
liabilities of its oil transportation business to Plains All American Inc., a
subsidiary of Plains Resources Inc. Proceeds from the sale were $422.3 million,
which included distributions to the Company prior to closing of $25.1 million.
The principal asset of the oil transportation business was the All American
Pipeline System, consisting of a 1,225 mile heated crude oil pipeline system
extending from Las Flores and Gaviota, California, to McCamey, Texas, a crude
oil gathering system located in California's San Joaquin Valley and related
terminal and storage facilities.
The transaction has been accounted for as a sale of discontinued operations.
Operating results and the loss on sale of discontinued operations follow:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended
December 31,
---------------------
(In millions, except per share) 1998 1997
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
NET SALES $ 22.4 $ 89.8
Income before Income Taxes $ 12.9 $ 56.7
United States Taxes on Income 4.7 20.4
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from Discontinued Operations 8.2 36.3
Loss on Sale of Discontinued Operations,
including income from operations
during the disposal period (3/21/98-7/30/98)
of $10.0 (net of tax of $24.1) (42.9) --
------- ------
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS $(34.7) $ 36.3
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - BASIC:
Income from Discontinued Operations $ .05 $ .24
Loss on Sale of Discontinued Operations (.27) --
------- ------
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS $ (.22) $ .24
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - DILUTED:
Income from Discontinued Operations $ .05 $ .23
Loss on Sale of Discontinued Operations (.27) --
------- ------
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS $ (.22) $ .23
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
NOTE 23
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
At December 31, 1999, the Company had binding commitments for investments in
land, buildings and equipment of $244.3 million and off-balance-sheet financial
guarantees written of $28.6 million.
At December 31, 1999, the Company had recorded liabilities aggregating
$72.6 million for anticipated costs related to various environmental matters,
primarily the remediation of numerous waste disposal sites and certain
properties sold by the Company. These costs include legal and consulting fees,
site studies, the design and implementation of remediation plans,
post-remediation monitoring and related activities and will be paid over several
years. The amount of the Company's ultimate liability in respect of these
matters may be affected by several uncertainties, primarily the ultimate cost of
required remediation and the extent to which other responsible parties
contribute. Refer to Environmental Cleanup Matters at Note 1.
At December 31, 1999, the Company had recorded liabilities aggregating
$80.6 million for potential product liability and other tort claims, including
related legal fees expected to be incurred, presently asserted against the
Company. The amount recorded was determined on the basis of an assessment of
potential liability using an analysis of pending claims, historical experience
and current trends. The Company has concluded that in respect of any of the
above described liabilities, it is not reasonably possible that it would incur a
loss exceeding the amount already recognized with respect thereto which would be
material relative to the consolidated financial position, results of operations
or liquidity of the Company.
Various other legal actions, claims and governmental investigations and
proceedings covering a wide range of matters are pending against the Company and
its subsidiaries. Management, after reviewing available information relating to
such matters and consulting with the Company's General Counsel, has determined
with respect to each such matter either that it is not reasonably possible that
the Company has incurred liability in respect thereof or that any liability
ultimately incurred will not exceed the amount, if any, recorded at December 31,
1999 in respect thereof which would be material relative to the consolidated
financial position, results of operations or liquidity of the Company. However,
in the event of an unanticipated adverse final determination in respect of
certain matters, the Company's consolidated net income for the period in which
such determination occurs could be materially affected.
NOTE 24
PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTS PLAN
In June 1996, the Company authorized 7,000,000 shares of Series B Preferred
Stock ("Series B Preferred") issuable only upon the exercise of rights
("Rights") issued under the Preferred Stock Purchase Rights Plan adopted on, and
set forth in the Rights Agreement dated, June 4, 1996. Each share of Series B
Preferred issued would be non-redeemable, non-voting and entitled to (i)
cumulative quarterly dividends equal to the greater of $25.00 or, subject to
adjustment, 100 times the per year amount of dividends declared on Goodyear
Common Stock ("the Common Stock") during the preceding quarter and (ii) a
liquidation preference.
Under the Rights Plan, each shareholder of record on July 29, 1996 received a
dividend of one Right per share of the Common Stock. Each Right, when
exercisable, will entitle the registered holder thereof to purchase from the
Company one one-hundredth of a share of Series B Preferred Stock at a price of
$250 (the "Purchase Price"), subject to adjustment. The Rights will expire on
July 29, 2006, unless earlier redeemed at $.001 per Right. The Rights will be
exercisable only in the event that an acquiring person or group purchases, or
makes - or announces its intention to make - a tender offer for, 15% or more of
the Common Stock. In the event that any acquiring person or group acquires 15%
or more of the Common Stock, each Right will entitle the holder to purchase that
number of shares of Common Stock (or in certain circumstances, other securities,
cash or property) which at the time of such transaction would have a market
value of two times the Purchase Price.
If the Company is acquired or a sale or transfer of 50% or more of the
Company's assets or earnings power is made after the Rights become exercisable,
each Right (except those held by an acquiring person or group) will entitle the
holder to purchase common stock of the acquiring entity having a market value
then equal to two times the Purchase Price. In addition, when exercisable the
Rights under certain circumstances may be exchanged by the Company at the ratio
of one share of Common Stock (or the equivalent thereof in other securities,
property or cash) per Right, subject to adjustment.
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SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
(UNAUDITED)
QUARTERLY DATA AND MARKET PRICE INFORMATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions, except per share) Quarter
--------------------------------------------------------------------
1999 First Second Third Fourth Year
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales $ 2,991.2 $3,048.7 $ 3,288.8 $ 3,551.9 $12,880.6
Gross Profit 659.8 613.5 524.2 731.7 2,529.2
Net Income $ 25.5 $ 65.7 $ 109.1 $ 40.8 $ 241.1
Net Income Per Share - Basic $ .16 $ .42 $ .70 $ .26 $ 1.54
- Diluted .16 .41 .69 .26 1.52
Average Shares Outstanding:
- Basic 156.0 156.1 156.3 156.3 156.2
- Diluted 157.8 159.6 159.5 158.8 158.9
Price Range of Common Stock:*
High $ 54 7/8 $ 66 3/4 $59 13/16 $ 51 5/8 $ 66 3/4
Low 45 7/16 50 44 25 1/2 25 1/2
Dividends Per Share $ .30 $ .30 $ . 30 $ .30 $ 1.20
</TABLE>
The first quarter included an after-tax charge of $116.0 million or $.74 per
share for rationalizations. The second quarter included an after-tax credit of
$6.0 million or $.04 per share from the reversal of rationalization reserves
that were no longer needed. The third quarter included an after-tax charge of
$42.4 million or $.27 per share for rationalizations and after-tax credits
totaling $181.5 million or $1.14 per share from asset sales and the reversal of
rationalization reserves that were no longer needed. The fourth quarter included
an after-tax charge of $19.3 million or $.12 per share and an after-tax credit
of $12.5 million or $.08 per share from the reversal of rationalization
reserves.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In millions, except per share) Quarter
---------------------------------------------------------
1998 First Second Third Fourth Year
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales $3,094.0 $3,137.5 $3,191.7 $3,203.1 $12,626.3
Gross Profit 762.8 744.8 721.9 723.9 2,953.4
Net Income $ 176.8 $ 199.0 $ 185.0 $ 121.5 $ 682.3
Net Income Per Share - Basic $ 1.13 $ 1.26 $ 1.19 $ .78 $ 4.36
- Diluted 1.11 1.25 1.17 .78 4.31
Average Shares Outstanding:
- Basic 156.8 157.2 156.4 155.9 156.6
- Diluted 159.0 159.3 157.8 157.1 158.3
Price Range of Common Stock:*
High $ 76 3/4 $ 76 1/8 $ 67 $58 5/16 $ 76 3/4
Low 57 3/4 62 7/8 45 7/8 46 9/16 45 7/8
Dividends Per Share $ .30 $ .30 $ .30 $ .30 $ 1.20
</TABLE>
The first quarter included an after-tax charge of $34.7 million or $.22 per
share for the sale of the Oil Transportation business segment. After-tax gains
on other asset sales were recorded totaling $37.9 million or $.24 per share in
the first quarter, $32.0 million or $.20 per share in the third quarter and $6.5
million or $.04 per share in the fourth quarter. An after-tax credit totaling
$19.6 million or $.12 per share was recorded in the second quarter resulting
from the favorable experience in implementation of the Company's program to exit
the Formula 1 racing series and the reversal of reserves related to production
rationalization in North America.
Per share amounts of unusual items are diluted.
*New York Stock Exchange - Composite Transactions
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. None.
PART III.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
Information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K in respect of
directors of Registrant is, pursuant to General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K,
incorporated herein by specific reference to the text set forth under the
caption "Election of Directors" at pages 3 through 6, inclusive, of Registrant's
Proxy Statement, dated February 25, 2000, for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders
to be held on April 10, 2000 (the "Proxy Statement"). For information regarding
the executive officers of Registrant, reference is made to Part I, Item 4(A), at
pages 26 through 31, inclusive, of this Annual Report.
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Based solely on a review of copies of reports on Forms 3, 4 and 5
received by Registrant, or on written representations from certain directors and
officers that no updating Section 16(a) forms were required to be filed by them,
Registrant believes that no director or officer of Registrant filed a late
report or failed to file a required report under Section 16(a) of the Exchange
Act during or in respect of the year ended December 31, 1999. To the knowledge
of Registrant, during 1999 there was no person required to file reports under
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act as the owner of 10% or more of the Common
Stock or any other class of Registrant's equity securities and, accordingly, the
Company is not aware of any such owner's failure to file a required report on a
timely basis during 1999.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Information required by Item 402 of Regulation S-K in respect of
management of Registrant is, pursuant to General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K,
incorporated herein by specific reference to the text set forth in the Proxy
Statement under the caption "Executive Officer Compensation", at pages 9 through
15, inclusive, of the Proxy Statement.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
Information required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K relating to the
ownership of Registrant's Common Stock by certain beneficial owners and
management is, pursuant to General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K, incorporated
herein by specific reference to the text set forth in the Proxy Statement under
the caption "Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock" at pages 7 and 8 of the Proxy
Statement.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
Information required by Item 404 of Regulation S-K relating to certain
transactions by and relationships of management is, pursuant to General
Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K, incorporated herein by specific reference to the
text set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption "Executive Officer
Compensation" at pages 9 through 15, inclusive, of the Proxy Statement.
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PART IV.
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
A. LIST OF DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS REPORT:
1. Financial Statements: See Index on page 52 of this Annual Report.
2. Financial Statement Schedules: See Index To Financial Statement
Schedules attached to this Annual Report at page FS-1. The Financial
Statement Schedule at page FS-1 is by specific reference hereby
incorporated into and made a part of this Annual Report.
3. Exhibits required to be filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-K: See the
Index of Exhibits at pages X-1 through X-8, inclusive, which is by
specific reference hereby incorporated into and made a part of this
Annual Report. The following exhibits, each listed in the Index of
Exhibits, are or relate to compensation plans and arrangements of
Registrant:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit Description Filed as Exhibit
- -------- ------------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C>
10(a) 1997 Performance Incentive Plan of The 10.1 to Form 10-Q for
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company the quarter ended
(the "1997 Plan") June 30, 1997
10(b) 1989 Goodyear Performance and Equity A to Form 10-Q for
Incentive Plan ("1989 Plan") quarter ended March 31,
1989
10(c) Forms of Stock Option Grant Agreements 10.1 to Form 10-K for
under the 1997 Plan in respect of Stock year ended December 31,
Options and SARs granted December 2, 1997
1997
10(d) Performance Recognition Plan 10.1 to Form 10-K for
adopted as of January 1, 1996 year ended December 31, 1995
10(e) Form of Performance Unit Grant Agreement 10.2 to Form 10-K for
under 1997 Plan dated December 2, 1997 year ended December 31, 1997
10(f) Forms of Stock Option Unit Grant Agreements 10.3 to Form 10-K for year
under 1989 Plan in respect of options and ended December 31, 1996
SARs granted December 3, 1996
10(g) Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement G to Form 10-K for year
under 1989 Plan in respect of options ended December 31, 1993
granted January 4, 1994
10(h) Forms of Stock Option Grant 10.1 to Form 10-K for
Agreements and Performance Grant year ended December 31,
Agreements under 1997 Plan in respect 1998
of Options and SARs and Performance
Unit Grants made on November 30, 1998
and on other dates
10(i) Form of Performance Equity Grant 10.2 to Form 10-K for year
Agreement for 1994 under 1989 Plan ended December 31, 1996
(as amended December 3, 1996)
10(j) Goodyear Supplementary Pension Plan A to Form 10-Q for quarter
(as amended) ended March 31, 1990
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10(k) Form of Performance Equity Grant 10.4 to Form 10-K for year
Agreement for 1995 under 1989 Plan ended December 31, 1996
(as amended December 3, 1996)
10(l) Goodyear Employee Severance Plan A-II to Form 10-K for year
ended December 31, 1988
10(m) Forms of Stock Option Grant Agreements 10.3 to Form 10-K for year
under 1989 Plan in respect of options and ended December 31, 1995
SARs granted January 9, 1996
10(n) Form of Performance Equity Grant 10.5 to Form 10-K for year
Agreement for 1996 under 1989 Plan ended December 31, 1996
(as amended December 3, 1996)
10(o) Form of Performance Equity Grant 10.6 to Form 10-K for year
Agreement for 1997 under 1989 Plan ended December 31, 1996
10(p) Forms of Stock Option Grant Agreements G to Form 10-K for year
under 1989 Plan in respect of options and ended December 31, 1994
SARs granted January 4, 1995
10(r) Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives B to Form 10-Q for quarter
ended September 30, 1994
10(s) 1994 Restricted Stock Award Plan for B to Form 10-Q for
Non-employee Directors quarter ended June 30, 1994
10(t) Outside Directors' Equity 10.3 to Form 10-K for year
Participation Plan (as amended) ended December 31, 1997
10(u) Amended Annex A to Performance Equity 10.2 to Form 10-K for year
Grant for 1997 and to Performance Grant ended December 31, 1998
for 1998
10(y) Performance Recognition Plan of 10.1 to this Annual Report
Registrant, as adopted effective on Form 10-K
January 1, 2000
10(z) Forms of Stock Option Grant Agreements 10.2 to this Annual Report
under 1997 Plan in respect of options on Form 10-K
and SARs granted December 6, 1999
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B. REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
No Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Registrant with the Securities
and Exchange Commission during the quarter ended December 31, 1999.
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SIGNATURES
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS ANNUAL REPORT TO BE
SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
(Registrant)
Date: March 6, 2000 By /s/SAMIR G. GIBARA
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Samir G. Gibara, Chairman of the
Board, Chief Executive Officer
and President
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THIS
ANNUAL REPORT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ON BEHALF OF THE
REGISTRANT AND IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON THE DATES INDICATED.
Date: March 6, 2000 /s/SAMIR G. GIBARA
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Samir G. Gibara, Chairman of the
Board, Chief Executive Officer
and President and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: March 6, 2000 /s/ROBERT W. TIEKEN
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Robert W. Tieken, Executive Vice
President
(Principal Financial Officer)
Date: March 6, 2000 /s/STEPHANIE W. BERGERON
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Stephanie W. Bergeron, Vice
President and Treasurer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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(John G. Breen, Director )
(William E. Butler, Director )
(Thomas H. Cruikshank, Director )
(Katherine G. Farley, Director )
By /s/ ROBERT W. TIEKEN
(William J. Hudson, Jr., Director) --------------------------------
Date: March 6, 2000 Robert W. Tieken, Signing as
(Steven A. Minter, Director ) Attorney-in-Fact for the directors
whose names appear opposite.
(Agnar Pytte, Director )
(George H. Schofield, Director )
(William C. Turner, Director )
(Martin D. Walker, Director )
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A Power of Attorney, dated December 6, 1999, authorizing Robert W. Tieken
to sign this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1999 on behalf of certain of the directors of the Registrant is filed as Exhibit
24 to this Annual Report.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
ITEMS 8 AND 14(a)(2) OF FORM 10-K
FOR CORPORATIONS
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES:
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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts........ II FS-1
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the
required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.
Financial statements and schedules relating to 50 percent or less owned
companies, the investments in which are accounted for by the equity method, have
been omitted as permitted because, considered in the aggregate as a single
subsidiary, these companies would not constitute a significant subsidiary.
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SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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(In Millions)
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BALANCE AT CHARGED ACQUIRED DEDUCTIONS ADJUSTMENT BALANCE
BEGINNING (CREDITED) BY FROM DURING AT END OF
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Deducted from accounts and notes
receivable:
For doubtful accounts........... $ 54.9 $ 29.2 $ 19.3 $(23.5)(a) $ 2.0 $ 81.9
Valuation allowance - deferred
tax assets...................... 41.7 108.4 13.8 - - 163.9
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1998
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Deducted from accounts and notes
receivable:
For doubtful accounts........... $ 49.5 $ 23.4 $ - $(18.0)(a) $ - $ 54.9
Valuation allowance - deferred
tax assets...................... 15.8 25.9 - - - 41.7
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Deducted from accounts and notes
receivable:
For doubtful accounts........... $ 58.1 $ 20.5 $ - $(25.3)(a) $(3.8) $ 49.5
Valuation allowance - deferred
tax assets...................... 21.4 (5.6) - - - 15.8
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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
INDEX OF EXHIBITS(1)
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3 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS
(a) Certificate of Amended Articles of Incorporation of The Goodyear Tire
& Rubber Company, dated December 20, 1954, and Certificate of
Amendment to Amended Articles of Incorporation of The Goodyear Tire &
Rubber Company, dated April 6, 1993, and Certificate of Amendment to
Amended Articles of Incorporation of Registrant dated June 4, 1996,
three documents comprising Registrant's Articles of Incorporation as
amended through March 25, 1999 (incorporated by reference, filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996,
File No. 1-1927).
(b) Code of Regulations of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, adopted
November 22, 1955, and amended April 5, 1965, April 7, 1980, April 6,
1981 and April 13, 1987 (incorporated by reference, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 4.1(B) to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-1955).
4 INSTRUMENTS DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS, INCLUDING INDENTURES
(a) Specimen nondenominational Certificate for shares of the Common Stock,
Without Par Value, of the Registrant; one certificate, First Chicago
Trust Company of New York as transfer agent and registrar
(incorporated by reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission as Exhibit 4.3 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1996, File No. 1-1927).
(b) Conformed copy of Rights Agreement, dated as of June 4, 1996, between
Registrant and First Chicago Trust Company of New York, Rights Agent
(incorporated by reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission as Exhibit 1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
8-A dated June 11, 1996 and as Exhibit 4(a) to Registrant's Current
Report on Form 8-K dated June 4, 1996, File No. 1-1927).
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(2) Pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
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4 (c) Conformed copy of Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of February 4.1 X-4.1-1
8, 2000 between Registrant and First Chicago Trust Company of New
York, Rights Agent.
(d) Conformed Copy of Revolving Credit Facility Agreement, dated as of
July 15, 1994, among Registrant, the Lenders named therein and
Chemical Bank, as Agent (incorporated by reference, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit A to Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
1994, File No. 1-1927).
(e) Conformed Copy of Replacement and Restatement Agreement, dated as of
July 15, 1996, among Registrant, the Lenders named therein and The
Chase Manhattan Bank (formerly Chemical Bank), as Agent, relating to
the Revolving Credit Facility Agreement dated as of July 15, 1994
among Registrant, the Lenders named therein and Chemical Bank
(incorporated by reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission as Exhibit 4.5 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996, File No. 1-1927).
(f) Conformed copy of First Amendment to Replacement and Restatement
Agreement, dated as of March 31, 1997, among Registrant, the Lenders
named therein and The Chase Manhattan Bank (formerly Chemical Bank),
as Agent (incorporated by reference, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission as Exhibit 4.5 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, File No. 1-1927).
(g) Conformed copy of Second Replacement and Restatement Agreement dated
as of July 13, 1998, among Registrant, the Lenders named therein and
The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Agent (incorporated by reference, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 4 to
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 1998, File No. 1-1927).
(h) Conformed copy of Indenture, dated as of March 15, 1996, between
Registrant and Chemical Bank (now The Chase Manhattan Bank), as
Trustee, as supplemented on December 3, 1996, March 11, 1998, and
March 17, 1998 (incorporated by reference, filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1998, File No.
1-1927).
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4 (i) Conformed copy of Indenture, dated as of March 1, 1999, between
Registrant and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee (incorporated by
reference, filed as Exhibit 4.2, with Amendment No. 1, to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-67145).
(j) Conformed copy of Credit Agreement [364-Day Facility], dated as of
August 20, 1999, among Registrant, the Lenders named therein and The
Chase Manhattan Bank, as Agent (incorporated by reference, filed as
Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 1999, File No. 1-1927).
Information concerning Goodyear's long-term debt is set forth at Note
7, captioned "Financing Arrangements and Financial Instruments", at
the sub-caption "Long Term Debt and Financing Arrangements", in the
Financial Statements set forth at Item 8 of this Annual Report and is
incorporated herein by specific reference. In accordance with
paragraph (iii) to Part 4 of Item 601 of Regulation S-K, agreements
and instruments defining the rights of holders of long term debt of
Registrant pursuant to which the amount of securities authorized
thereunder does not exceed 10% of the consolidated assets of
Registrant and its subsidiaries are not filed herewith. The Registrant
hereby agrees to furnish a copy of any such agreement or instrument to
the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
10 MATERIAL CONTRACTS
(a) 1997 Performance Incentive Plan of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company,
as adopted by the Board of Directors on February 4, 1997, and approved
by shareholders on April 14, 1997 (incorporated by reference, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 10.1 to
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June
30, 1997, File No. 1-1927).
(b) 1989 Goodyear Performance and Equity Incentive Plan of Registrant, as
adopted by the Board of Directors of Registrant on December 6, 1988,
and approved by the shareholders of Registrant on April 10, 1989
(incorporated by reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission as Exhibit A to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended March 31, 1989, File No. 1-1927).
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10 (c) Forms of Stock Option Grant Agreements in respect of options granted
December 2, 1997 under the 1997 Performance Incentive Plan of
Registrant: Part I, form of Grant Agreement for Incentive Stock
Options; Part II, form of Grant Agreement for Non-Qualified Stock
Options; and Part III, form of Grant Agreement for Non-Qualified Stock
Options and tandem Stock Appreciation Rights (incorporated by
reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as
Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1997, File No. 1-1927).
(d) Performance Recognition Plan of Registrant adopted effective January
1, 1996 (incorporated by reference, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, File No. 1-1927).
(e) Form of Performance Unit Grant Agreement in respect of grants made on
December 2, 1997 in respect of 1998 under the 1997 Performance
Incentive Plan of Registrant (incorporated by reference, filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997, File
No. 1-1927).
(f) Forms of Stock Option Grant Agreements in respect of options and SARs
granted December 3, 1996 under the 1989 Goodyear Performance and
Equity Incentive Plan: Part I, form of Agreement for Incentive Stock
Options; Part II, form of Agreement for Non-Qualified Stock Options;
and Part III, form of Agreement for Non-Qualified Stock Options and
Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights (incorporated by reference, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 10.3 to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1996, File No. 1-1927).
(g) Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement under the 1989 Goodyear
Performance and Equity Incentive Plan in respect of options
granted January 4, 1994 (incorporated by reference, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit G to Registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993, File
No. 1-1927).
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10 (h) Forms of Grant Agreements in respect of stock options, SARs and
performance units granted during 1998 under Registrant's 1997
Performance Incentive Plan: Part I, form of Grant Agreement for
Non-Qualified Stock Options; Part II, form of Grant Agreement for
Non-Qualified Stock Options and tandem Stock Appreciation Rights; Part
III, form of Grant Agreement for Performance Units; and Part IV, form
of Grant Agreement for Chairman's Award Performance Units
(incorporated by reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1998, File No. 1-1927).
(i) Form of Performance Equity Grant Agreement in respect of grants made
on January 4, 1994 under the 1989 Goodyear Performance and Equity
Incentive Plan, as amended December 3, 1996 (incorporated by
reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as
Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1996, File No. 1-1927).
(j) Goodyear Supplementary Pension Plan, as amended May 1, 1990
(incorporated by reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission as Exhibit A to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended March 31, 1990, File No. 1-1927).
(k) Form of Performance Equity Grant Agreement in respect of grants made
on December 6, 1994 in respect of 1995 under the 1989 Goodyear
Performance and Equity Incentive Plan, as amended December 3, 1996
(incorporated by reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission as Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 1-1927).
(l) Goodyear Employee Severance Plan, as adopted by the Board of Directors
of Registrant on February 14, 1989 (incorporated by reference, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit A-II to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1988, File No. 1-1927).
(m) Forms of Stock Option Grant Agreements granted January 9, 1996 under
the 1989 Goodyear Performance and Equity Incentive Plan: Part I, Form
of Agreement for Incentive Stock Options; Part II, Form of Agreement
for Non-Qualified Stock Options; and Part III, Form of Agreement for
Non-Qualified Stock Options and tandem Stock Appreciation Rights
(incorporated by reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission as Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1995, File No. 1-1927).
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10 (n) Form of Performance Equity Grant Agreement in respect of grants made
January 9, 1996 under the 1989 Goodyear Performance and Equity
Incentive Plan, as amended December 3, 1996 (incorporated by
reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as
Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1996, File No. 1-1927).
(o) Form of Performance Equity Grant Agreement in respect of grants made
on December 3, 1996 in respect of 1997 under the 1989 Goodyear
Performance and Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 10.6 to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1996, File No. 1-1927).
(p) Forms of Stock Option Grant Agreements in respect of options and SARs
granted January 4, 1995 under the 1989 Goodyear Performance and Equity
Incentive Plan: Part I, form of Agreement for Incentive Stock Options;
Part II, form of Agreement for Non-Qualified Stock Options; and Part
III, form of Agreement for Non-Qualified Stock Options and tandem
Stock Appreciation Rights (incorporated by reference, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit G to Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994, File No.
1-1927).
(q) Conformed copy of Consolidated Receivables Sale Agreement
[$550,000,000 Facility], dated as of November 15, 1996, among
Registrant, Asset Securitization Cooperative Corporation and Canadian
Imperial Bank of Commerce (incorporated by reference, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 10.7 to Registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996, File
No. 1-1927).
(r) The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Deferred Compensation Plan for
Executives, as adopted effective October 4, 1994 (incorporated by
reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as
Exhibit B to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 1994, File No. 1-1927).
(s) 1994 Restricted Stock Award Plan for Non-employee Directors of
Registrant, as adopted effective June 1, 1994 (incorporated by
reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as
Exhibit B to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 1994, File No. 1-1927).
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(t) Outside Directors' Equity Participation Plan, as adopted February 2,
1996 and amended February 3, 1998 (incorporated by reference filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 10.3 to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1997, File No. 1-1927).
(u) Amendments to Annexes to Performance Grant Agreements: Part I,
Amendment to Annex A to Performance Equity Grant Agreement for 1997;
and Part II, Amendment to Annex A to Performance Grant Agreement for
1998 (incorporated by reference, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission as Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, File No. 1-1927).
(v) Conformed copy of Umbrella Agreement, dated as of June 14, 1999,
between Registrant and Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (incorporated
by reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as
Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 1999, File No. 1-1927).
(w) Conformed copy of Joint Venture Agreement for Europe, dated as of June
14, 1999 (and amendment No. 1 dated as of September 1, 1999), among
Registrant, Goodyear S.A., a French corporation, Goodyear S.A., a
Luxembourg corporation, Goodyear Canada Inc., Sumitomo Rubber
Industries, Ltd., and Sumitomo Rubber Europe B.V. (incorporated by
reference, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as
Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 1999, File No. 1-1927).
(x) Conformed copy of Shareholders Agreement for the Europe JVC, dated as
of June 14, 1999, among Registrant, Goodyear S. A., a French
corporation, Goodyear S.A., a Luxembourg corporation, Goodyear Canada
Inc., and Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (incorporated by reference,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 10.2 to
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 1999, File No. 1-1927).
(y) Performance Recognition Plan of Registrant, as adopted effective 10.1 X-10.1-1
January 1, 2000.
(z) Forms of Stock Option Grant Agreements in respect of options granted 10.2 X-10.2-1
December 6, 1999 under the 1997 Performance Incentive Plan of
Registrant: Part I, form of Grant Agreement for Incentive Stock
Options; Part II, form of Grant Agreement for Non-Qualified Stock
Options and tandem stock appreciation rights; and Part III, form of
Grant Agreement for Non-Qualified Stock Options.
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12 STATEMENT RE COMPUTATION OF RATIOS
(a) Statement setting forth the Computation of Ratio of 12 X-12-1
Earnings to Fixed Charges.
21 SUBSIDIARIES
(a) List of subsidiaries of Registrant at December 31, 1999. 21 X-21-1
23 CONSENTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
(a) Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent 23 X-23-1
accountants, to incorporation by reference of their report set forth
on page 52 of this Annual Report in certain Registration Statements on
Forms S-3 and S-8.
24 POWER OF ATTORNEY
(a) Power of Attorney, dated December 6, 1999, authorizing 24 X-24-1
Robert W. Tieken, C. Thomas Harvie, John W. Richardson, Stephanie W.
Bergeron and James Boyazis, and each of them, to sign this Annual
Report on behalf of certain directors of Registrant.
27 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE 27 X-27-1
99 ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS
(a) Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement dated February 25, 1999
(portions incorporated by reference, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, File No. 1-1927).
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EXHIBIT 4.1
AMENDMENT
TO
RIGHTS AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT, dated as of February 8, 2000 (this
"Amendment Agreement") between The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, an Ohio
corporation (the "Company"), and FIRST CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK, a New
York corporation (the "Rights Agent").
WITNESSETH; that,
WHEREAS, the Company and the Rights Agent are parties to that certain
Rights Agreement, dated as of June 4, 1996 (the "Rights Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company, comprised entirely of
Independent Directors (as defined in the Rights Agreement) at its meeting duly
convened and held on February 8, 2000, in accordance with the authority
conferred upon it under Section 27 of the Rights Agreement, unanimously declared
that it would be desirable and appropriate and in the best interests of the
holders of the Common Stock and the Rights (as defined in the Rights Agreement)
to amend the Rights Agreement to modify the definition of "Independent Director"
and add certain related definitions;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual
agreements herein set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Amendment Agreement,
capitalized and other terms for which meanings are provided in the Rights
Agreement shall have such meanings when used in this Amendment Agreement.
2. Effective February 8, 2000, the Rights Agreement shall be, and it
hereby is, amended by:
(a) Deleting paragraph (u) of Section 1 of the Rights
Agreement in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph
(u) of Section 1 of the Rights Agreement providing in its entirety as
follows:
"(u) "Independent Director" shall mean any member of
the Board of Directors of the Company, while such person is a
member of the Board, who is not an Acquiring Person, or an
Affiliate or Associate of an Acquiring Person, or a
representative or nominee of an Acquiring Person or any such
Affiliate or Associate, and was a member of the Board prior to
the time that any Person becomes an Acquiring Person, and any
successor of any Independent Director, while such successor is
a member of the Board, who is not an Acquiring Person or an
Affiliate or Associate of an Acquiring Person, or a
representative or nominee of an Acquiring Person
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or of any such Affiliate or Associate, and is elected by a
vote of the shareholders of the Company or by a majority of
the Independent Directors; provided, that any member of the
Board who is a Qualified Acquiring Person, or an Affiliate or
Associate of a Qualified Acquiring Person or a representative
or nominee of a Qualified Acquiring Person or of any such
Affiliate or Associate, who was elected by the shareholders of
the Company or by a majority of the Independent Directors
shall also be an Independent Director."
(b) Inserting a new paragraph (ss) of Section 1 of the Rights
Agreement providing in its entirety as follows:
"(ss) "Qualified Acquiring Person" shall mean any
Person (including an Acquiring Person) who or which has made a
Qualified Offer."
(c) Inserting a new paragraph (tt) of Section 1 of the Rights
Agreement providing in its entirety as follows:
"(tt) "Qualified Offer" shall mean an offer for all
of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock which meets all
of the following requirements:
(i) such offer is: (1) an all-cash offer for all of
the shares of the Common Stock outstanding and the Person
making the offer (prior to the date such offer is commenced
within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the General Rules and
Regulations under the Exchange Act) has (A) cash or cash
equivalents on hand for the full amount necessary to
consummate such all-cash offer and has irrevocably committed
in writing to the Company to utilize such cash or cash
equivalents for such purpose, or (B) has obtained financing in
the full amount necessary to consummate such offer and has
entered into, and provided to the Company with complete copies
of, definitive financing agreements for funds for such offer
which, when added to the amount of cash and cash equivalents
available as provided in clause (A) above, are in an amount
not less than the full amount necessary to consummate such
offer, which agreements are with one or more responsible
financial institutions having the capacity to provide such
funds; where "the full amount" shall be an amount sufficient
to pay for all shares of the Common Stock outstanding on a
fully diluted basis in cash pursuant to the offer and to pay
all related expenses; or (2) an exchange or other similar
offer to acquire all of the shares of the Common Stock
outstanding for securities or a combination of securities and
cash (which cash component, if any, shall be fully-financed as
provided at subpart (1) above); and
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(ii) such offer remains open for at least 60 Business
Days; provided, however, that (A) if there is an increase in
the price of such offer, such amended offer shall remain open
for at least an additional 30 Business Days after the last
such increase, and (B) such offer must remain open for at
least an additional 30 Business Days after the date, if any,
on which such Person reduces the per share price offered; and
(iii) such offer is accompanied by a written opinion,
in customary form, of a nationally recognized investment
banking firm which is addressed to the Company and the holders
of the Common Stock (other than the Person making such offer)
and states that the consideration to be paid (whether in cash,
securities or a combination of cash and securities) to the
holders of the Common Stock pursuant to the offer is fair to
such holders from a financial point of view and includes any
written presentation of such firm showing the analysis and
range of values underlying such conclusion and such written
opinion is dated, and is provided to the Company, within five
Business Days and not less than two Business Days prior to the
date such offer is commenced, and an updated version of such
opinion is dated and provided to the Company with two Business
Days prior to the date the offer is consummated.
3. Nothing set forth in this Amendment Agreement shall in any manner be
construed to alter the rights of the holder of the Rights or the terms and
conditions of the Rights or the Rights Agreement other than expressly as set
forth herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to
Rights Agreement to be duly executed by their respective officers thereunto duly
authorized as of the day and year first above written.
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
By: /s/ C. Thomas Harvie
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C. Thomas Harvie, Senior Vice President
ATTEST:
/s/ James Boyazis
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James Boyazis, Secretary
FIRST CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK
By: /s/ Michael S. Duncan
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Michael S. Duncan, Director Corporate
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EXHIBIT 10.1
PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION PLAN
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OF
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
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Effective January 1, 2000
(hereinafter called the "Plan")
I. PURPOSE AND POLICY
It is the declared policy of the Board of Directors of The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company, in order to provide incentive for extra effort, that key
personnel of the Company shall be compensated in addition to their fixed
compensation by participation in a performance recognition plan. Such key
personnel shall be selected, as hereinafter provided, from the elected officers
and other key employees of the Company.
The Plan is designed to reinforce Participant effort and responsibility
towards achieving the total Company business objectives, the objectives of
specific business units and objectives established for individual Participants.
Awards to Participants provided under this Plan will vary to the extent these
goals and objectives are attained. The basic intent is to tie Awards directly to
results that reflect Company growth and success achieved through customer
satisfaction, quality products and enhanced shareholder value.
The Plan shall be subject to discontinuance, or amendment by the Board
of Directors, at any time.
II. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of the Plan, the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
A) Award. Cash payments approved by the Committee and made pursuant to
the objectives established pursuant to the Plan in respect of any Plan Year.
B) Company. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company or any of its
subsidiaries and affiliates.
C) Participant. With respect to any Plan Year, a salaried employee of
the Company who has been selected by the Committee to receive an Award under the
Plan for such Plan Year subject to the attainment of the established goals and
objectives.
D) Plan Year. Each period of one year beginning January 1 and ending
December 31, commencing January 1, 2000.
E) Retirement. Termination of employment at any age with 30 or more
years of continuous service with the Company and its subsidiaries or at age 55
or older with at least 10 years of continuous service with the Company and its
subsidiaries.
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III. THE COMMITTEE
The Plan shall be administered by a Committee, the "Committee", to be
comprised of each member of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
of the Company, as such Committee is constituted from time to time, that is
neither an employee or an officer of the Company and is not participating, and
has not and will not participate, in the Plan. Action by the Committee pursuant
to any provision of the Plan may be taken at any meeting held upon not less than
five days' notice of its time, place and purpose given to each member, at which
meeting a quorum of not less than four members is present. If less than a
majority of the whole Committee is present, such action must be by the unanimous
vote of those present, otherwise by a majority vote. The minutes of such meeting
(signed by its secretary) evidencing such action, shall constitute authority for
Goodyear to proceed in accordance therewith.
IV. TARGET BONUS
Each Participant in a Plan Year is granted a target bonus with respect
to such Plan Year which is subject to adjustment between zero percent and such
amount as the Committee may determine, depending upon the extent to which the
business goal or goals established for the Participant for such Plan Year are
achieved.
V. SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS
A) With respect to each Plan Year, after consultation with the Chief
Executive Officer of the Company (or, if he be unavailable, with the next
ranking officer of the Company who may be available), the Committee shall
determine the Participants and establish their respective target bonuses for
such Plan Year. The Committee shall also review and approve the goals
established for the Participants for such Plan Year. As to such determination,
the Committee may rely, to the extent it deems available, upon any information
and recommendations obtained from the officer so consulted. As soon as
practicable after the selection of Participants for a Plan Year, the Company
shall notify them of their participation and target bonuses for such Plan Year.
B) A list, certified by the Committee (or by the officers as to action
pursuant to subparagraph A above), shall evidence the determination of those
persons who are Participants in the Plan for such Plan Year and their respective
target bonuses and goals therein.
C) With respect to employees who are not officers of Goodyear, the
Chairman of the Board of the Company may add such employees as Participants in
the Plan during a Plan Year and report such additional Participants to the
Committee from time to time.
D) The Chairman of the Board of the Company may, at his discretion,
terminate the participation of any associate in the Plan at any time and may
reduce or eliminate the target bonus granted to any associate for any Plan Year
at any time prior to the payment of an Award in respect of such grant.
VI. PAYMENT
The Committee, at its sole discretion, shall determine if a payment
shall be made to Participants in respect of any Plan Year notwithstanding the
fact that the established goals and objectives may have been achieved. If the
Committee determines that there will be a payment in respect of a Plan Year,
payment of Awards due Participants with respect to the Plan will be made after
the close of such Plan Year once the achievement of the performance goals have
been determined. All Awards are contingent upon the achievement of the stated
performance goals for the Plan Year and a determination by the Committee that a
payment shall be distributed to
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Participants in respect of such Plan Year. All Awards shall be in cash. There
shall be deducted from each Award under the Plan the amount of any tax required
by governmental authority to be withheld and paid over by the Company to such
government for the account of a Participant entitled to an Award.
VII. CHANGE IN PARTICIPANT'S STATUS
A) Any Participant who is not an employee of the Company on December 31
of a Plan Year forfeits his or her participation for such Plan Year unless
employment termination was due to the employee's death or Retirement.
B) Any Participant whose employment terminates due to Retirement shall
be entitled only to a pro rata portion of the target bonus for the Plan Year
during which the associate's last day worked occurred, subject to the adjustment
as provided herein. Such pro rata bonus is calculated by multiplying the
percentage of days actually worked of the year (ie, number of days worked
divided by 365) by the target bonus. Notwithstanding the above, a Participant
who, after Retirement, enters into a relationship either as an employee,
consultant, agent or in any manner whatsoever with an entity that sells products
in competition with products sold by the Company and its subsidiaries, forfeits
the right to receive a distribution under this Plan in respect of such Plan
Year. In the event such Participant enters into such a relationship with a
competitor within six months from a distribution under this Plan during such
Plan Year, the Participant agrees to refund to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company any such distribution the Participant had received.
C) Any Participant whose employment status changes during a Plan Year
due to layoff, leave of absence or disability shall be entitled only to a pro
rata portion of the target bonus, subject to the adjustment as provided for in
Section IV hereof. Such pro rata bonus is calculated by multiplying the
percentage of days actually worked during the Plan Year (ie, number of days
worked divided by 365) by the target bonus for such Plan Year.
D) A Participant whose employment terminates during a Plan Year due to
death shall be entitled only to a pro rata portion of a target bonus for such
Plan Year and the target bonus shall not be adjusted under Section IV hereof.
Such pro rata bonus is based on days actually worked during such Plan Year and
calculated in the same manner as if the Participant had retired and distribution
of the bonus shall be made to the participating employee's executors,
administrators, or such other person or persons as shall, by specific bequest
under the last will and testament of the participating employee, be entitled
thereto.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS
The Plan and all participation therein shall be subject to the
following conditions:
A) For all purposes of the Plan, termination of a Participant's
employment shall be deemed to have occurred whenever he or she is no longer
employed by the Company.
B) Nothing in the Plan shall obligate the Company with respect to
tenure of office or duration of employment of any Participant or to provide for
or continue participation in the Plan by any Participant in the Plan for any
Plan Year in respect of any subsequent Plan Year.
C) All right, title and interest in the Plan shall be personal to the
Participant and not subject to voluntary or involuntary alienation,
hypothecation, assignment or transfer, except that participation is subject to
forfeiture as provided in Section VII hereof.
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D) The Committee shall have power finally to interpret any of the
provisions of the Plan and to lay down any regulations not inconsistent herewith
for its administration.
E) Nothing in the Plan shall prevent or interfere with any
recapitalization or reorganization of the Company or its merger or consolidation
with any corporation. In any such case, the recapitalized, reorganized, merged,
or consolidated Company shall assume the obligations of the Company under the
Plan or such modification hereof as, in the judgment of the Board of Directors,
shall be necessary to adapt it to the changed situation and shall provide
substantially equivalent benefits to the Participants.
F) The Company may terminate, suspend, amend, modify or otherwise act
in respect of the Plan at any time and from time to time.
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EXHIBIT 10.2
PART I
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
STOCK OPTION GRANT AGREEMENT
Tom Tire
Key Employee
The Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the "Company") desire to
encourage and facilitate ownership of the Common Stock of the Company (the
"Common Stock") by key employees and to provide for additional compensation
based on appreciation of the Common Stock, thereby providing incentive to
promote continued growth and success of the Company's business. Accordingly, the
1997 Performance Incentive Plan of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the
"Plan") was adopted effective April 14, 1997.
Granted To: Name
Social Security Number
Grant Date: December 6, 1999
Options Granted: 000
Option Type: Incentive
Option Price Per Share: $32.00
Expiration Date: December 6, 2009
Vesting Schedule: 25% per year for 4 years
000 on 12/06/2000
000 on 12/06/2001
000 on 12/06/2002
000 on 12/06/2003
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
December 6, 1999
By my signature below, I hereby acknowledge receipt of this Option granted on
the date shown above, which has been issued to me under the terms and conditions
of the Plan. I further acknowledge receipt of the copy of the Plan and agree to
conform to all of the terms and conditions of the Option and the Plan.
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Optionee
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ISO Grant Agreement (Cont'd) December 6, 1999
Part I - INCENTIVE STOCK OPTIONS
1. These Incentive Stock Options for the number of shares of Common Stock
indicated on the preceding page (the "Incentive Stock Options") are granted to
you under and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this
Grant Agreement. Your execution and return of the enclosed copy of page one of
this Grant Agreement acknowledging receipt of the Incentive Stock Options
granted herewith constitutes your agreement to and acceptance of all terms and
conditions of the Plan and this Grant Agreement. You also agree that you have
read and understand this Grant Agreement.
2. You may exercise the Incentive Stock Options granted pursuant to this Grant
Agreement through (1) a cash payment in the amount of the full option exercise
price of the shares being purchased (a "cash exercise"), (2) a payment in full
shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value (as defined in the Plan) on
the date of exercise equal to the full option exercise price of the shares of
Common Stock being purchased (a "share swap exercise"), or (3) a combination of
the cash exercise and share swap exercise methods. Any exercise of these
Incentive Stock Options shall be by written notice to the Company stating the
number of shares of Common Stock to be purchased and the exercise method,
accompanied with the payment, or proper proof of ownership if the share swap
exercise method is used. You shall be required to meet the tax withholding
obligations arising from any exercise of Incentive Stock Options.
3. As further consideration for the Incentive Stock Options granted to you
hereunder, you must remain in the continuous employ of the Company or one or
more of its subsidiaries from the Date of Grant to the date or dates the
Incentive Stock Options become exercisable as set forth on page one of this
Grant Agreement before you will be entitled to exercise the Incentive Stock
Options granted. The Incentive Stock Options you have been granted shall not in
any event be exercisable after your termination of employment except for
Retirement (defined as termination of employment at any age after 30 or more
years, or at age 55 or older with at least 10 years of continuous service with
the Company and its subsidiaries), death, or Disability (defined as termination
of employment while receiving benefits under a long-term disability income plan
maintained by the Company or one of its subsidiaries).
PART II - NON-QUALIFIED STOCK INVESTMENT OPTIONS
4. A Non-Qualified Stock Investment Option will be automatically granted to you,
immediately upon any satisfaction by you of the conditions specified below, on
the following terms and conditions:
Date of Grant: The date of your exercise, at any time prior
to January 1, 2007, of an Incentive Stock
Option granted herein by tendering shares of
Common Stock in payment of all or a portion
of the exercise price of such Incentive
Stock Option.
Number of Common Shares The number of shares of Common Stock you
Subject to Option: tendered in the exercise of such Incentive
Stock Option.
Option Price Per Share: The Fair Market Value (as defined in the
Plan) of the Common Stock on the date you
exercised such Incentive Stock Option by
tendering shares of Common Stock.
Exercise Period: 100% exercisable at any time during the
period beginning on the first anniversary of
its date of grant and ending on December 6,
2009.
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ISO Grant Agreement (Cont'd) December 6, 1999
5. The Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options are granted under and are governed
by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Grant Agreement. The number of
shares of Common Stock subject to each grant is determined by the number of
shares of Common Stock you tender to the Company in your exercise of an
Incentive Stock Option granted pursuant to this Agreement. The Option price per
share of the Non-Qualified Stock Investment Option shall be the Fair Market
Value (as defined in the Plan) of Common Stock on the date you exercise an
Incentive Stock Option as aforesaid. In order to accept this Option grant, you
must tender shares of Common Stock in the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option
prior to January 1, 2007.
6. You may exercise the Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options granted pursuant
to this Grant Agreement through (1) a cash payment in the amount of the full
option exercise price of the shares being purchased (a "cash exercise"), (2) a
payment in full shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value (as defined in
the Plan) on the date of exercise equal to the full option exercise price of the
shares of Common Stock being purchased (a "share swap exercise"), or (3) a
combination of the cash exercise and share swap exercise methods. Any exercise
of these Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options shall be by written notice to
the Company stating the number of shares of Common Stock to be purchased and the
exercise method, accompanied with the payment, or proper proof of ownership if
the share swap exercise method is used. You shall be required to meet the tax
withholding obligations arising from any exercise of Non-Qualified Stock
Investment Options.
7. As further consideration for each Non-Qualified Stock Investment Option
granted to you hereunder, you must remain in the continuous employ of the
Company or one or more of its subsidiaries for twelve months following the Date
of Grant in respect thereof (as defined at paragraph 4 above) before you will be
entitled to exercise such Non-Qualified Stock Investment Option. Any
Non-Qualified Stock Investment Option granted shall not in any event be
exercisable after your termination of employment except for Retirement, death,
or Disability.
Part III - GENERAL PROVISIONS
8. In the event of your Retirement, the Incentive Stock Options, to the extent
they are exercisable, or they become exercisable pursuant hereof, shall remain
exercisable for the first three months following the date of your Retirement as
Incentive Stock Options and the remainder of the exercise period as
Non-Qualified Stock Options. The Options terminate automatically and shall not
be exercisable by you from and after the date on which you cease to be an
employee of the Company or one of its subsidiaries for any reason other than
your death, Retirement or Disability. In the event of your death, Retirement or
Disability while an employee of the Company or one of its subsidiaries (and
having been an employee continuously since the Date of Grant) during the
exercise period on any date which is more than six (6) months after the Date of
Grant of the Incentive Stock Options specified on the first page of this Grant
Agreement or more than six (6) months after the Date of Grant of Non-Qualified
Stock Investment Options specified at paragraph 4 of this Grant Agreement, the
Options shall become immediately exercisable and, except as provided below in
the event of your death, shall be exercisable by you for the remainder of the
term of the Option grant. In the event of your death, the Options may be
exercised up to three years after date of death by the person or persons to whom
your rights in the options passed by your will or according to the laws of
descent and distribution. Nothing contained herein shall restrict the right of
the Company or any of its subsidiaries to terminate your employment at any time,
with or without cause.
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ISO Grant Agreement (Cont'd) December 6, 1999
9. The Options shall not in any event be exercisable after the expiration of ten
years from the Date of Grant specified on the first page of this Grant Agreement
and, to the extent not exercised, shall automatically terminate at the end of
such ten-year period.
10. Certificates for the shares of Common Stock purchased will be deliverable to
you or your agent, duly accredited to the satisfaction of the Company, at the
principal office of the Company in Akron, Ohio, or at such other place
acceptable to the Company as may be designated by you.
11. In the event you Retire or otherwise terminate your employment with the
Company or a subsidiary and within 18 months after such termination date you
accept employment with a competitor of, or otherwise engage in competition with,
the Company, the Committee, in its sole discretion, may require you to return,
or (if not received) to forfeit, to the Company the economic value of the
Options granted hereunder which you have realized or obtained by your exercise
at any time on or after the date which is six months prior to the date of your
termination of employment with the Company. Additionally, if you have retired
from the Company, all Options granted to you hereunder which you have not
exercised prior to your competitive engagement shall be automatically cancelled.
12. Each Option granted is not transferable by you otherwise than by will or the
laws of descent and distribution, and is exercisable during your lifetime only
by you.
13. All rights conferred upon you under the provisions of this Grant Agreement
are personal and, except under the provisions of paragraph 12 of this Grant
Agreement, no assignee, transferee or other successor in interest shall acquire
any rights or interests whatsoever under this Grant Agreement, which is made
exclusively for the benefit of you and the Company.
14. Any notice to you under this Grant Agreement shall be sufficient if in
writing and if delivered to you or mailed to you at the address on record in the
Executive Compensation Department. Any notice to the Company under this
agreement shall be sufficient if in writing and if delivered to the Executive
Compensation Department of the Company in Akron, Ohio, or mailed by registered
mail directed to the Company for the attention of the Executive Compensation
Department at 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44316-0001. Either you or the
Company may, by written notice, change the address. This agreement shall be
construed and shall take effect in accordance with the laws of the State of
Ohio.
15. Each Option may be exercised only at the times and to the extent, and is
subject to all of the terms and conditions, set forth in this Grant Agreement,
and in the Plan, including any rule or regulation adopted by the Committee.
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EXHIBIT 10.2
PART II
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
STOCK OPTION GRANT AGREEMENT
Tom Tire
Key Employee
The Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the "Company") desire to
encourage and facilitate ownership of the Common Stock of the Company (the
"Common Stock") by key employees and to provide for additional compensation
based on appreciation of the Common Stock, thereby providing incentive to
promote continued growth and success of the Company's business. Accordingly, the
1997 Performance Incentive Plan of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the
"Plan") was adopted effective April 14, 1997.
Granted To: Name
Social Security Number
Grant Date: December 6, 1999
Options Granted: 000
Option Type: Non-Qualified/SAR
Option Price Per Share: $32.00
Expiration Date: December 6, 2009
Vesting Schedule: 25% per year for 4 years
000 on 12/06/2000
000 on 12/06/2001
000 on 12/06/2002
000 on 12/06/2003
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
December 6, 1999
By my signature below, I hereby acknowledge receipt of this Option granted on
the date shown above, which has been issued to me under the terms and conditions
of the Plan. I further acknowledge receipt of the copy of the Plan and agree to
conform to all of the terms and conditions of the Option and the Plan.
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________________
Optionee
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NQ/SAR Grant Agreement (Cont'd) December 6, 1999
1. These Non-Qualified Stock Options for the number of shares of Common Stock
indicated on the preceding page (the "Options") and the Stock Appreciation
Rights granted in tandem with the Options (the "SARs") are granted to you under
and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Grant
Agreement. Your execution and return of the enclosed copy of page 1 of this
Grant Agreement acknowledging receipt of the Options and SARs granted herewith
constitutes your agreement to and acceptance of all terms and conditions of the
Plan and this Grant Agreement, including a recognition of the Company's right to
specify whether or not you may exercise either the Options or the SARs at the
time you notify the Company of your intent to exercise. You also agree that you
have read and understand this Grant Agreement.
2. If the Company approves the exercise of an Option, you may exercise the
Non-Qualified Stock Options granted pursuant to this Grant Agreement through (1)
a cash payment in the amount of the full option exercise price of the shares
being purchased (a "cash exercise"), (2) a payment in full shares of Common
Stock having a Fair Market Value (as defined in the Plan) on the date of
exercise equal to the full option exercise price of the shares being purchased
(a "share swap exercise"), or (3) a combination of the cash exercise and share
swap exercise methods. Any exercise of these Non-Qualified Stock Options shall
be by written notice to the Company stating the number of shares of the Common
Stock to be purchased and the exercise method, accompanied with the payment, or
proper proof of ownership if the share swap exercise method is used. You shall
be required to meet the tax withholding obligations arising from any exercise of
Non-Qualified Stock Options.
3. If the Company approves the exercise of the SARs, written notice must be
given to the Company stating the number of shares in the Options in respect of
which the SARs are being exercised. In due course, you will receive payment in
cash in an amount equal to the difference between the Fair Market Value (as
defined in the Plan) of one share of the Common Stock on the date of exercise of
the SARs and the Option Exercise Price per Share specified in respect of the
Options times the number of shares in respect of which the SARs shall have been
exercised. Such payment shall be subject to reduction for withholding taxes.
4. As further consideration for the Non-Qualified Stock Options and SARs granted
to you hereunder, you must remain in the continuous employ of the Company or one
or more of its subsidiaries from the Date of Grant to the date or dates the
Non-Qualified Stock Options and SARs become exercisable as set forth on page one
of this Grant Agreement before you will be entitled to exercise the
Non-Qualified Stock Options and SARs granted. The Non-Qualified Stock Options
and SARs you have been granted shall not in any event be exercisable after your
termination of employment except for Retirement (defined as termination of
employment at any age after 30 or more years, or at age 55 or older with at
least 10 years of continuous service with the Company and its subsidiaries),
death, or Disability (defined as termination of employment while receiving
benefits under a long-term disability income plan provided by a government or
sponsored by the Company or one of its subsidiaries).
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NQ/SAR Grant Agreement (Cont'd) December 6, 1999
5. The Options and SARs terminate automatically and shall not be exercisable by
you from and after the date on which you cease to be an employee of the Company
or one of its subsidiaries for any reason other than your death, Retirement or
Disability. In the event of your death, Retirement or Disability while an
employee of the Company or one of its subsidiaries (and having been an employee
continuously since the Date of Grant) during the exercise period on any date
which is more than six (6) months after the Date of Grant specified on the first
page of this Grant Agreement, the Options and SARs shall become immediately
exercisable and, except as provided below in the event of your death, shall be
exercisable by you for the remainder of the term of the Option/SAR grant. In the
event of your death, the Options and SARs may be exercised up to three years
after date of death by the person or persons to whom your rights in the options
passed by your will or according to the laws of descent and distribution.
Nothing contained herein shall restrict the right of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries to terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause.
6. The Options and SARs you have been granted shall not in any event be
exercisable after the expiration of ten years from the Date of Grant specified
on the first page of this Grant Agreement and, to the extent not exercised,
shall automatically terminate at the end of such ten-year period.
7. Certificates for shares of the Common Stock purchased will be deliverable to
you or your agent, duly accredited to the satisfaction of the Company, at the
principal office of the Company in Akron, Ohio, or at such other place
acceptable to the Company as may be designated by you.
8. In the event you Retire or otherwise terminate your employment with the
Company or a subsidiary and within 18 months after such termination date you
accept employment with a competitor of, or otherwise engage in competition with,
the Company, the Committee, in its sole discretion, may require you to return,
or (if not received) to forfeit, to the Company the economic value of the
Options or SARs which you have realized or obtained by your exercise of the
Options or SARs granted hereunder at any time on or after the date which is six
months prior to the date of your termination of employment with the Company.
Additionally, if you have retired from the Company, all Options or SARs which
are granted to you hereunder and which you have not exercised prior to your
competitive engagement shall be automatically cancelled.
9. Each Option and SAR are not transferable by you otherwise than by will or the
laws of descent and distribution, and are exercisable during your lifetime only
by you.
10. All rights conferred upon you under the provisions of this Grant Agreement
are personal and, except under the provisions of paragraph 9 of this Grant
Agreement, no assignee, transferee or other successor in interest shall acquire
any rights or interests whatsoever under this Grant Agreement, which is made
exclusively for the benefit of you and the Company.
Page 3 of 4
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<PAGE> 8
NQ/SAR Grant Agreement (Cont'd) December 6, 1999
11. Any notice to you under this Grant Agreement shall be sufficient if in
writing and if delivered to you or mailed to you at the address on record in the
Executive Compensation Department. Any notice to the Company under this
agreement shall be sufficient if in writing and if delivered to the Executive
Compensation Department of the Company in Akron, Ohio, or mailed by registered
mail directed to the Company for the attention of the Executive Compensation
Department at 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44316-0001. Either you or the
Company may, by written notice, change the address. This Grant Agreement shall
be construed and shall take effect in accordance with the laws of the State of
Ohio.
12. Each Option and/or SAR may be exercised only at the times and to the extent,
and is subject to all of the terms and conditions, set forth in this Grant
Agreement, and in the Plan, including any rule or regulation adopted by the
Committee.
13. Your purchase of shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Options shall
automatically reduce by a like number the shares subject to the SARs and,
conversely, your exercise of any SARs shall automatically reduce by a like
number the shares of the Common Stock available for purchase by you under the
Options.
14. In agreeing to accept this grant, you clearly acknowledge that The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company assumes no responsibility for any regulatory or tax
consequences that arise from either the grant or exercise of the Options or the
SARs, whether under U.S. or foreign law, rules, regulations or treaties.
15. Prior to the exercise of an Option or SAR, written notice must be given to
the Company of your intent to exercise. The Company will then advise you whether
or not you may exercise a Stock Option or an SAR and upon receiving such advice
you may then exercise the Stock Option or the SAR.
Page 4 of 4
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<PAGE> 9
EXHIBIT 10.2
PART III
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
STOCK OPTION GRANT AGREEMENT
Tom Tire
Key Employee
The Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the "Company") desire to
encourage and facilitate ownership of the Common Stock of the Company (the
"Common Stock") by key employees and to provide for additional compensation
based on appreciation of the Common Stock, thereby providing incentive to
promote continued growth and success of the Company's business. Accordingly, the
1997 Performance Incentive Plan of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the
"Plan") was adopted effective April 14, 1997.
Granted To: Name
Social Security Number
Grant Date: December 6, 1999
Options Granted: 000
Option Type: Non-Qualified
Option Price Per Share: $32.00
Expiration Date: December 6, 2009
Vesting Schedule: 25% per year for 4 years
000 on 12/06/2000
000 on 12/06/2001
000 on 12/06/2002
000 on 12/06/2003
-----------------------------------
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
December 6, 1999
By my signature below, I hereby acknowledge receipt of this Option granted on
the date shown above, which has been issued to me under the terms and conditions
of the Plan. I further acknowledge receipt of the copy of the Plan and agree to
conform to all of the terms and conditions of the Option and the Plan.
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________________
Optionee
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<PAGE> 10
NQ Grant Agreement (Cont'd) December 6, 1999
PART I - NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTIONS
1. These Non-Qualified Stock Options for the number of shares of Common Stock
indicated on the preceding page (the "Non-Qualified Stock Options") are granted
to you under and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this
Grant Agreement. Your execution and return of the enclosed copy of page one of
this Grant Agreement acknowledging receipt of the Non-Qualified Stock Options
granted herewith constitutes your agreement to and acceptance of all terms and
conditions of the Plan and this Grant Agreement. You also agree that you have
read and understand this Grant Agreement.
2. You may exercise the Non-Qualified Stock Options granted pursuant to this
Grant Agreement through (1) a cash payment in the amount of the full option
exercise price of the shares being purchased (a "cash exercise"), (2) a payment
in full shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value (as defined in the
Plan) on the date of exercise equal to the full option exercise price of the
shares being purchased (a "share swap exercise"), or (3) a combination of the
cash exercise and share swap exercise methods. Any exercise of these
Non-Qualified Stock Options shall be by written notice to the Company stating
the number of shares of Common Stock to be purchased and the exercise method,
accompanied with the payment, or proper proof of ownership if the share swap
exercise method is used. You shall be required to meet the tax withholding
obligations arising from any exercise of Non-Qualified Stock Options.
3. As further consideration for the Non-Qualified Stock Options granted to you
hereunder, you must remain in the continuous employ of the Company or one or
more of its subsidiaries from the Date of Grant to the date or dates the
Non-Qualified Stock Options become exercisable as set forth on page one of this
Grant Agreement before you will be entitled to exercise the Non-Qualified Stock
Options granted. The Non-Qualified Stock Options you have been granted shall not
in any event be exercisable after your termination of employment except for
Retirement (defined as termination of employment at any age after 30 or more
years, or at age 55 or older with at least 10 years of continuous service with
the Company and its subsidiaries), death, or Disability (defined as termination
of employment while receiving benefits under a long-term disability income plan
maintained by the Company or one of its subsidiaries).
PART II - NON-QUALIFIED STOCK INVESTMENT OPTIONS
4. A Non-Qualified Stock Investment Option will be automatically granted to you,
immediately upon any satisfaction by you of the conditions specified below, on
the following terms and conditions:
Date of Grant: The date of your exercise, at any time prior to
January 1, 2007, of a Non-Qualified Stock Option
granted herein by tendering shares of Common Stock in
payment of all or a portion of the exercise price of
such Non-Qualified Stock Option.
Number of Common Shares The number of shares of Common Stock you tendered in
Subject to Option: the exercise of such Non-Qualified Stock Option.
Option Price Per Share: The Fair Market Value (as defined in the Plan) of
the Common Stock on the date you exercised such
Non-Qualified Stock Option by tendering shares of
Common Stock.
Exercise Period: 100% exercisable at any time during the period
beginning on the first anniversary of its date of
grant and ending on December 6, 2009.
Page 2 of 4
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NQ Grant Agreement (Cont'd) December 6, 1999
PART II - NON-QUALIFIED STOCK INVESTMENT OPTIONS (Cont'd)
5. The Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options are granted under and are governed
by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Grant Agreement. The number of
shares of Common Stock subject to each grant is determined by the number of
shares of Common Stock you tender to the Company in your exercise of a
Non-Qualified Stock Option granted pursuant to this Agreement. The Option price
per share of the Non-Qualified Stock Investment Option shall be the Fair Market
Value (as defined in the Plan) of the Common Stock on the date you exercise a
Non-Qualified Stock Option as aforesaid. In order to accept this Non-Qualified
Stock Investment Option Grant, you must tender shares of Common Stock in the
exercise of a Non-Qualified Stock Option prior to January 1, 2007.
6. You may exercise the Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options granted pursuant
to this Grant Agreement through (1) a cash payment in the amount of the full
option exercise price of the shares being purchased (a "cash exercise"), (2) a
payment in full shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value (as defined in
the Plan) on the date of exercise equal to the full option exercise price of the
shares of Common Stock being purchased (a "share swap exercise"), or (3) a
combination of the cash exercise and share swap exercise methods. Any exercise
of these Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options shall be by written notice to
the Company stating the number of shares of Common Stock to be purchased and the
exercise method, accompanied with the payment, or proper proof of ownership if
the share swap exercise method is used. You shall be required to meet the tax
withholding obligations arising from any exercise of Non-Qualified Stock
Investment Options.
7. As further consideration for each Non-Qualified Stock Investment Option
granted to you hereunder, you must remain in the continuous employ of the
Company or one or more of its subsidiaries for twelve months following the Date
of Grant in respect thereof (as defined at paragraph 4 above) before you will be
entitled to exercise such Non-Qualified Stock Investment Option. The
Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options you have been granted shall not in any
event be exercisable after your termination of employment except for Retirement,
death, or Disability.
PART III - GENERAL PROVISIONS
8. The Options terminate automatically and shall not be exercisable by you from
and after the date on which you cease to be an employee of the Company or one of
its subsidiaries for any reason other than your death, Retirement or Disability.
In the event of your death, Retirement or Disability while an employee of the
Company or one of its subsidiaries (and having been an employee continuously
since the Date of Grant) during the exercise period on any date which is more
than six (6) months after the Date of Grant of the Non-Qualified Stock Options
specified on the first page of this Grant Agreement or more than six (6) months
after the Date of Grant of Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options specified at
paragraph 4 of this Grant Agreement, the Options shall become immediately
exercisable and, except as provided below in the event of your death, shall be
exercisable by you for the remainder of the term of the Option grant. In the
event of your death, the Options may be exercised up to three years after date
of death by the person or persons to whom your rights in the options passed by
your will or according to the laws of descent and distribution. Nothing
contained herein shall restrict the right of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries to terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause.
Page 3 of 4
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NQ Grant Agreement (Cont'd) December 6, 1999
PART III - GENERAL PROVISIONS (Cont'd)
9. The Options shall not in any event be exercisable after the expiration of ten
years from the Date of Grant specified on the first page of this Grant Agreement
and, to the extent not exercised, shall automatically terminate at the end of
such ten-year period.
10. Certificates for the shares of Common Stock purchased will be deliverable to
you or your agent, duly accredited to the satisfaction of the Company, at the
principal office of the Company in Akron, Ohio, or at such other place
acceptable to the Company as may be designated by you.
11. In the event you Retire or otherwise terminate your employment with the
Company or a subsidiary and within 18 months after such termination date you
accept employment with a competitor of, or otherwise engage in competition with,
the Company, the Committee, in its sole discretion, may require you to return,
or (if not received) to forfeit, to the Company the economic value of the
Options granted hereunder which you have realized or obtained by your exercise
at any time on or after the date which is six months prior to the date of your
termination of employment with the Company. Additionally, if you have retired
from the Company, all Options granted to you hereunder which you have not
exercised prior to your competitive engagement shall be automatically cancelled.
12. Each Option granted is not transferable by you otherwise than by will or the
laws of descent and distribution, and is exercisable during your lifetime only
by you.
13. All rights conferred upon you under the provision of this Grant Agreement
are personal and, except under the provisions of paragraph 12 of this Grant
Agreement, no assignee, transferee or other successor in interest shall acquire
any rights or interests whatsoever under this Grant Agreement, which is made
exclusively for the benefit of you and the Company.
14. Any notice to you under this Grant Agreement shall be sufficient if in
writing and if delivered to you or mailed to you at the address on record in the
Executive Compensation Department. Any notice to the Company under this
agreement shall be sufficient if in writing and if delivered to the Executive
Compensation Department of the Company in Akron, Ohio, or mailed by registered
mail directed to the Company for the attention of the Executive Compensation
Department at 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44316-0001. Either you or the
Company may, by written notice, change the address. This agreement shall be
construed and shall take effect in accordance with the laws of the State of
Ohio.
15. Each Option may be exercised only at the times and to the extent, and is
subject to all of the terms and conditions, set forth in this Grant Agreement,
and in the Plan, including any rule or regulation adopted by the Committee.
Page 4 of 4
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EXHIBIT 12
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in millions) YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
EARNINGS 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Income from Continuing Operations before income
taxes $296.7 $1,002.7 $ 743.3 $ 811.5 $ 869.8
Add:
Amortization of previously capitalized interest 11.0 10.7 11.0 11.6 11.7
Minority interest in net income of
consolidated subsidiaries with fixed charges 42.9 33.6 45.1 45.9 30.1
Proportionate share of fixed charges of investees
accounted for by the equity method 5.5 4.8 6.5 5.1 5.3
Proportionate share of net loss of investees
accounted for by the equity method 0.7 0.2 0.1 2.7 0.5
------ -------- ------- ------- --------
Total additions $ 60.1 $ 49.3 $ 62.7 $ 65.3 $ 47.6
Deduct:
Capitalized interest $ 11.8 $ 6.6 $ 6.2 $ 5.4 $ 5.1
Minority interest in net loss of consolidated subsidiaries 4.2 2.9 3.6 4.4 3.3
Undistributed proportionate share of net income
of investees accounted for by the equity method - - - - 0.2
------ -------- ------- ------- --------
Total deductions $ 16.0 $ 9.5 $ 9.8 $ 9.8 $ 8.6
------ -------- ------- ------- --------
TOTAL EARNINGS $340.8 $1,042.5 $ 796.2 $ 867.0 $ 908.8
====== ======== ======= ======= ========
FIXED CHARGES
Interest expense $179.4 $ 147.8 $ 119.5 $ 128.6 $ 135.0
Capitalized interest 11.8 6.6 6.2 5.4 5.1
Amortization of debt discount, premium or expense 0.5 1.2 0.1 0.3 0.4
Interest portion of rental expense 62.1 57.7 63.0 68.2 75.8
Proportionate share of fixed charges of investees
accounted for by the equity method 5.5 4.8 6.5 5.1 5.3
------ -------- ------- ------- --------
TOTAL FIXED CHARGES $259.3 $ 218.1 $ 195.3 $ 207.6 $ 221.6
====== ======== ======= ======= ========
TOTAL EARNINGS BEFORE FIXED CHARGES $600.1 $1,260.6 $ 991.5 $1,074.6 $1,130.4
====== ======== ======= ======= ========
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 2.31 5.78 5.08 5.18 5.10
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT 21
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT (1)(2)(3)
The subsidiary companies of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company at December 31,
1999, and the places of incorporation or organization thereof, are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Place of
Incorporation
Name of Subsidiary or Organization
------------------ ---------------
<S> <C>
United States
Allied Tire Sales, Inc. Florida
Belt Concepts of America, Inc. Delaware
Celeron Corporation Delaware
Cosmoflex, Inc. Delaware
Divested Atomic Corporation Delaware
Divested Companies Holding Company Delaware
Divested Litchfield Park Properties, Inc. Arizona
The Kelly-Springfield Tire Corporation Delaware
*Goodyear Dunlop Tires North America, Ltd Ohio
Goodyear International Corporation Delaware
The Goodyear Rubber Plantations Company Ohio
Goodyear-SRI Global Purchasing Company Ohio
Goodyear-SRI Global Technology LLC Ohio
Goodyear Western Hemisphere Corporation Delaware
Murphy's Inc., Sales and Service California
Retreading L Company Delaware
Wheel Assemblies Inc. Delaware
Wingfoot Corporation Delaware
Wingfoot Ventures Four Inc. Delaware
Wingfoot Ventures Eight Inc. Delaware
Wingfoot Ventures Nine Inc. Delaware
Wingfoot Ventures Thirteen Inc. Delaware
INTERNATIONAL
Air Treads Canada Inc. Canada
Compania Anonima Goodyear de Venezuela Venezuela
Compania Goodyear del Peru, S.A. Peru
Compania Hulera Goodyear Oxo, S.A. de C.V. Mexico
Contred (Proprietary) Limited South Africa
Corporacion Industriales Mercurio, S.A. de C.V. Mexico
*Deutsche Goodyear GmbH Germany
*Deutsche Goodyear Holdings GmbH Germany
*De Molen Branden B.V. Netherlands
*Dunlop Airspring France
Dunlop Canada Inc. Canada
*Dunlop GmbH Germany
*Dunlop GKe SKFT Hungary
*Dunlop France S.A. France
*Dunlop Tyres S.A. Belgium
*Dunlop Pneumatici SpA Italy
*Dunlop Neumaticos S.A. Spain
*Dunlop Pneus S.A. Switzerland
*Dunlop Banden B.V. Netherlands
*Dunlop Reifen GmbH Austria
Dunlop Pneu, S.r.o. Czech Republic
Dunlop Pneu, S.r.o. Slovakia
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 2
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Place of
Incorporation
Name of Subsidiary or Organization
------------------ ------------------
<S> <C>
*Dunlop Tyres Limited England
*Dunlop Tyres A/S Denmark
*Dunlop Tyres A/B Sweden
*Dunlop Tyres A/S Norway
*Dunlop Rehvide Balti Rikide Baltic States
*Dunlop Grind und Service GmbH & Co. KG Germany
*Dunlop Grind und Service Verwaltungs GmbH Germany
*Dunlop Versicherughs Service GmbH Germany
*Eurosava SRL Italy
*Fulda Reifen GmbH Germany
Engineered Products Asset Holding Company Slovenia
Goodyear Australia Limited Australia
Goodyear Aviation Japan, Ltd Japan
Goodyear Belting Pty Limited Australia
Goodyear Canada Inc. Canada
Goodyear Chemicals Europe S.A. France
*Goodyear Czech Republic Czech Republic
Goodyear Dalian Tire Company Ltd. People's Republic of China
Goodyear de Chile S.A.I.C. Chile
Goodyear de Colombia S.A. Colombia
Goodyear do Brasil Produtos de Borracha Ltda Brazil
Goodyear Brokers Limited Bermuda
*Goodyear Denmark A/S Denmark
*Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V. Netherlands
Goodyear Earthmover Pty Ltd Australia
Goodyear Engineered Products B.V. Belgium
*Goodyear Engineered Products Europe d.o.o Slovenia
*Goodyear Engineered Products Europe Joint Venture
Holding d.o.o. Slovenia
*Goodyear Espanola S.A. Spain
Goodyear Export, Limited Bermuda
Goodyear Export Sales Corporation Barbados
Goodyear France Aviation Products S.A. France
Goodyear Finance Holding S.A. Luxembourg
*Goodyear Finland OY AB Finland
*Goodyear Gesellschaft M.B.H. Austria
*Goodyear Great Britain Limited England
*Goodyear Hellas S.A.I.C. Greece
Goodyear Holding Compania Anonima Venezuela
*Goodyear Hungary Hungary
Goodyear India Limited India
Goodyear Industrial Rubber Products Ltd. England
*Goodyear Italiana S.p.A. Italy
Goodyear Jamaica Limited Jamaica
Goodyear Korea Company Korea
Goodyear Lastikleri Turk Anonim Sirketi Turkey
*Goodyear Luxembourg Tires S.A. Luxembourg
Goodyear Malaysia Berhad Malaysia
Goodyear Maroc S.A. Morocco
Goodyear (Nederland) B.V. Netherlands
Goodyear New Zealand, Ltd. New Zealand
*Goodyear Norse A/S Norway
The Goodyear Orient Company Pte Limited Singapore
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Place of
Incorporation
Name of Subsidiary or Organization
------------------ ---------------
<S> <C>
*Goodyear Polska Poland
*Goodyear Portuguesa, Limited Portugal
Goodyear Philippines Inc. Philippines
Goodyear Productos Industriales, Compania Anonima Venezuela
Goodyear Productos Industriales S. de R.L. de C.V. Mexico
Goodyear Qingdao Engineered Elastomers Company Ltd. People's Republic of China
Goodyear S.A. France
Goodyear S.A. Luxembourg
Goodyear Singapore Pte Limited Singapore
Goodyear Solid Woven Belting (Pty) Limited South Africa
Goodyear South Africa (Proprietary) Limited South Africa
*Goodyear (Suisse), S.A. Switzerland
*Goodyear Svenska Aktiebolog Sweden
Goodyear Taiwan Limited Republic of China
Goodyear (Thailand) Limited Thailand
Goodyear Tyres Pty Ltd Australia
Gran Industria de Neumaticos Centroamericana, S.A. Guatemala
Granford Manufacturing, Inc. Canada
*Gummiwerke Fulda GmbH Germany
Intertyre (Pty) Ltd. South Africa
*Irish Dunlop Co. Limited Ireland
Neumaticos Goodyear S.R.L. Argentina
Nippon Giant Tire Co., Ltd. Japan
Pneu Holding France
Property Leasing S.A. Luxembourg
*Pneumant Reifen GmbH Germany
P.T. Goodyear Indonesia Indonesia
P.T. Goodyear Sumatra Plantations Indonesia
*Rhein-Main - Industriespedition GmbH Germany
Rubber & Associated Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd. South Africa
Sava Tires, d.o.o. Slovenia
Sava Tires Joint Venture Holding, d.o.o. Slovenia
*S.A. Goodyear N.V. Belgium
*S.A. Soregi-Gedima N.V. Belgium
Servicios Y Montajes Eagle, S.A. de C.V. Mexico
*Societe d'Equipement Spain
*Societe Isseene de Particpations Spain
South Asia Tyres Ltd India
*SP Brand Holding EEIG Belgium
TC Debica S.A. Poland
Tredcor (Proprietary) Limited South Africa
Trentyre (Natol) (Pty) Ltd South Africa
Tycon Retreading Products (Pty) Ltd South Africa
Wingfoot de Chihuahua, S. de R.L. de C.V. Mexico
Wingfoot Finance NRO Canada
Wingfoot Goodyear Kabushiki Kaisha Japan
Wingfoot Insurance Company Limited Bermuda
</TABLE>
- ------------------------------
(1) Each of the 143 subsidiaries named in the foregoing list conducts its
business under its corporate name and, in a few instances, under a
shortened form of its corporate name or in combination with a trade
name.
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(2) Each of the 143 subsidiaries named in the foregoing list is directly or
indirectly wholly-owned by Registrant, except that: (i) each of the
subsidiaries listed above marked by an asterisk preceding its name is
75% owned by the Company; and (ii) in respect of each of the following
subsidiaries Registrant owns the indicated percentage of such
subsidiary's equity capital: Goodyear-SRI Global Purchasing Company,
80%; Goodyear-SRI Global Technology LLC, 51%; Compania Goodyear del
Peru S.A., 78%; Dunlop Gke SKFT, 57%; Dunlop Pneu, S.r.o. (Czech),
67.5%; Dunlop Pneu, S.r.o. (Slovakia), 67.5%; Goodyear Aviation Japan
Ltd., 51%; Goodyear Solid Woven Belting (Pty) Limited, 50.1%; Goodyear
Dalian Tire Company Ltd., 75%; Goodyear India Limited, 74%; Goodyear
Jamaica Limited, 60%; Goodyear Lastikleri Turk Anonim Sirketi, 59.41%;
Goodyear Malaysia Berhad, 51%; Goodyear Maroc S.A., 55%; Goodyear
Qingdao Engineered Elastomers Company Ltd., 60%; Goodyear Taiwan
Limited, 75.5%; Goodyear (Thailand) Limited, 66.8%; Gran Industria de
Neumaticos Centroamericana, S.A., 76%; P.T. Goodyear Indonesia Tbk,
85%; Goodyear Philippines Inc., 85.5%; TC Debica S.A., 59.87%; Pneu
Holding, 63.75%; P.T. Goodyear Sumatra Plantations, 95%; Nippon Giant
Tire Co., Ltd., 65%; Sava Tires, d.o.o., 60%; Sava Tires Joint Venture
Holding d.o.o., 60%.
(3) In accordance with paragraph (ii) of Part 22 of Item 601(b) of
Regulation S-K, the names of approximately 102 subsidiaries have been
omitted from the foregoing list. The unnamed subsidiaries, considered
in the aggregate as a single subsidiary, would not constitute a
significant subsidiary, as defined in the applicable regulations.
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EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-67145 and 33-8111) and in the Registration
Statements on Forms S-8 (Nos. 333-29993, 33-65187, 33-65185, 33-65183, 33-65181,
33-31530, 33-17963, 2-79437 and 2-47905) of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
of our report dated February 8, 2000, relating to the financial statements and
financial statement schedule which appears in this Form 10-K.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Cleveland, Ohio
March 6, 2000
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EXHIBIT 24
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
-----------------
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned directors of THE
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY, a corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Ohio (the "Company"), hereby constitute and appoint ROBERT
W TIEKEN, C THOMAS HARVIE, JOHN W RICHARDSON, STEPHANIE W BERGERON and JAMES
BOYAZIS, and each of them, their true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents,
each one of them with full power and authority to sign the names of the
undersigned directors to the Company's Annual Report to the Securities and
Exchange Commission on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 1999,
and to any and all amendments, supplements and exhibits thereto and any other
instruments filed in connection therewith; provided, however, that said
attorneys-in-fact shall not sign the name of any director unless and until the
Annual Report shall have been duly executed by the officers of the Company then
serving as the chief executive officer of the Company, the principal financial
officer of the Company and the principal accounting officer of the Company; and
each of the undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms all that the said
attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any one of them, shall do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have subscribed these presents this
6th day of December, 1999.
/s/ John G. Breen /s/ William E. Butler
- -------------------------------- -------------------------------
John G. Breen, Director William E. Butler, Director
/s/ Thomas H. Cruikshank /s/ Katherine G. Farley
- -------------------------------- -------------------------------
Thomas H. Cruikshank, Director Katherine G. Farley, Director
/s/ William J. Hudson, Jr. /s/ Steven A. Minter
- -------------------------------- -------------------------------
William J. Hudson, Jr., Director Steven A. Minter, Director
/s/ Agnar Pytte /s/ George H. Schofield
- -------------------------------- -------------------------------
Agnar Pytte, Director George H. Schofield, Director
/s/ William C. Turner /s/ Martin D. Walker
- -------------------------------- -------------------------------
William C. Turner, Director Martin D. Walker, Director
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<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information for The Goodyear Tire &
Rubber Company and Susidiaries extracted from the Consolidated Statement of
Income and the Consolidated Balance Sheet and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 12-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1999
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1999
<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1999
<CASH> 241
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 2,378
<ALLOWANCES> 82
<INVENTORY> 2,287
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 5,261
<PP&E> 11,312
<DEPRECIATION> 5,551
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 13,103
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 3,960
<BONDS> 2,348
0
0
<COMMON> 156
<OTHER-SE> 3,461
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 13,103
<SALES> 12,881
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 12,881
<CGS> 10,351
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