EXHIBIT (a)(9)
NEWS RELEASE
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FORT JAMES CORPORATION
POST OFFICE BOX 89
DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015
CONTACT:
CELESTE GUNTER, FINANCIAL 847.317.5355
MARK LINDLEY, MEDIA 847.317.5280
FORT JAMES REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2000 RESULTS
DEERFIELD, IL., October 26, 2000 - Fort James Corporation today reported
third quarter 2000 net income of $104.8 million, or $0.51 per diluted share,
compared to $325.1 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, reported in 1999. Net
earnings, excluding unusual and non-recurring items, increased more than 19
percent to $131.6 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, in 2000 compared to
$110.2 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, in 1999. Net sales for the third
quarter increased to $1,796.2 million versus $1,739.3 million in 1999. Excluding
the effects of currency translation and divested operations, net sales increased
more than 8 percent. Third quarter income from operations was $211.3 million
compared to $181.6 million a year ago. Excluding unusual and non-recurring
items, income from operations increased more than 18 percent to $254.2 million
compared to $214.2 million in 1999. Significantly improved performance in all
business segments except Tissue-Europe contributed to the stronger results.
As previously reported, on July 17, 2000, Fort James and Georgia-Pacific
Corporation announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement providing for
Georgia-Pacific to acquire Fort James in a transaction valued at approximately
$11 billion in cash, stock and assumed debt. It is anticipated that the merger
will be completed in the fourth quarter of this year.
UNUSUAL AND NON-RECURRING ITEMS
Third quarter 2000 cost of goods sold and selling and administrative
expenses included unusual charges of $24.0 million ($14.8 million after taxes,
or $0.07 per diluted share). These costs included accruals for the settlement of
certain antitrust litigation claims related to the company's Tissue - North
America business, as well as charges for legal fees and other costs associated
with the pending merger. Additionally, the company recorded a non-recurring
charge of $18.9 million ($12.0 million after taxes, or $0.06 per diluted share)
in the "Restructure and other items" line on the income statement. This charge
relates to the write-off of remaining notes receivable and accruals for
contingent liabilities resulting from the bankruptcy of Crown Vantage Inc.,
which was spun-off from the company in 1995.
Third quarter 1999 cost of goods sold and selling and administrative
expenses included unusual charges of $46.0 million ($28.1 million after taxes,
or $0.13 per diluted share) for severance costs associated
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with a reduction-in-force program and accruals for litigation. Additionally, a
non-recurring credit of $13.4 million ($12.0 million after taxes, or $0.06 per
diluted share) was recorded in the "Restructure and other items" line. This
credit resulted from the revision of estimates related to certain 1997
merger-related restructure accruals, partially offset by a write-down of notes
receivable from Crown Vantage.
THIRD QUARTER RESULTS BY SEGMENT
Sales for the TISSUE - NORTH AMERICA business increased 8 percent in the
third quarter of 2000 to $1,026.6 million compared to $950.3 million a year ago.
Income from operations was $191.9 million versus $125.6 million reported in the
prior year. Excluding unusual items, income from operations increased 28 percent
to $205.2 million compared to $160.3 million a year ago. The increase in income
from operations was the result of improved pricing, volume growth and
manufacturing cost reductions, partially offset by higher raw material costs.
Distribution and warehousing costs were significantly lower than last year, with
continued improvement from the first half of 2000, despite higher fuel costs.
In the retail category, pricing was higher than the prior year, primarily
due to list price increases implemented in the second quarter of 2000. Retail
volumes increased more than 4 percent compared to the prior year, with
significant gains in bath tissue and napkins, partially offset by lower towel
volumes.
In the away-from-home category, pricing was higher than in the third
quarter of 1999, but decreased slightly compared to the second quarter of 2000.
Volumes were approximately equal to those of the prior year.
Third quarter sales and income from operations of the TISSUE - EUROPE
business declined to $431.9 million and $27.6 million, respectively, compared to
$452.1 million and $50.8 million in the prior year. The weakening of the
European currencies against the U.S. dollar negatively affected sales and
operating profits by approximately $55 million and $6 million, respectively,
compared to last year's quarter. Third quarter 2000 operating profits were also
negatively impacted by almost $40 million of continued fiber inflation,
including the affect of currency movements, which was only partially offset by
increased pricing. Finished goods sales volumes in the third quarter were
slightly ahead of last year's quarter.
Sales in the DIXIE business increased by more than 10 percent to $216.1
million, compared to $195.2 million in 1999. Third quarter income from
operations was $30.0 million compared to $20.3 million a year ago. Excluding
unusual items, income from operations increased more than 42 percent to $30.2
million compared to $21.2 million a year ago. The sales and profit improvements
were driven by the combination of higher prices, which substantially offset
higher plastic resin and other raw material costs, solid volume and mix gains
and continued strong cost reduction benefits. Volumes increased by more than 4
percent in both the retail and foodservice categories, with notable volume gains
reported in retail plates, and foodservice plastic cutlery and cups. In
addition, successful new product introductions such as Winnie the Pooh bath
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cups and Rinse & ReUse disposable stoneware continued to enhance volume growth.
During the quarter, Dixie launched PERFECTOUCH To-Go cups into the Retail
channels, which targets commuters by combining the innovative PERFECTOUCH hot
cup with lids, in the same package, for the first time.
On October 2, 2000, Fort James completed the previously announced purchase
of a plastic thermoforming plant in Sandusky, Ohio, from Whirley Industries,
Inc. The plant, which produces plastic cups, lids and food containers, will
provide Dixie with additional plastic, graphic design and printing capacity to
fuel its growth, as well as providing an entry into key emerging segments such
as plastic CarCups used for takeout by quick-service restaurants and convenience
stores.
Third quarter 2000 sales for the COMMUNICATIONS PAPERS AND FIBER
businesses increased more than 14 percent to $239.9 million from $209.3 million
a year ago. Income from operations was $10.9 million compared to $1.8 million in
1999. Excluding unusual items, income from operations increased to $11.1 million
in the current quarter, compared to $3.9 million a year ago. The improved
earnings were the result of significantly higher market pulp and uncoated
freesheet prices. While uncoated freesheet prices were significantly higher than
in 1999, they declined modestly compared to those of the second quarter of 2000.
OTHER ITEMS
Interest expense increased to $58.3 million in the third quarter of 2000,
compared to $53.6 million in 1999, largely due to higher interest costs on
variable-rate borrowings. Third quarter other income of $4.8 million was higher
than the $0.4 million posted in 1999, primarily due to foreign currency
translation gains.
For the first nine months of the year, cash provided by operations
increased more than 19 percent, to $646.7 million in 2000, compared to $542.8
million in 1999. The increase was primarily due to lower investments in working
capital.
Pursuant to its $500 million stock buy-back program, the company purchased
9.4 million common shares at a cost of $198.9 million during 2000 and a total of
16.5 million common shares at a cost of $398.6 million since the inception of
the program in August 1999. As a result of the pending acquisition of Fort James
by Georgia-Pacific, the company has suspended execution of the balance of this
program. In addition to the stock buy-back program, the company repaid more than
$100 million of debt in 2000.
NINE MONTHS RESULTS
For the first nine months of 2000, the company reported net income of
$317.6 million, or $1.53 per diluted share, compared to $518.4 million, or $2.35
per diluted share, reported in 1999. Net earnings, excluding unusual and
non-recurring items, were $338.8 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, in 2000
compared to $363.0 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, on the same basis in
1999.
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COMMENT
"We are gratified with the improvements being posted by most of our
business segments," stated Miles Marsh, chairman and chief executive officer.
"The margin squeeze that began last year appears to be losing its grip, and
operating margins are now ahead of 1999 levels. Our September quarter is not
only sequentially stronger, but represents our first year-over-year improvement
in several quarters. In general, we've been able to continue posting solid
volumes, while at the same time real progress has been made on recovering higher
raw material costs. And our remedial efforts in transportation, distribution and
warehousing costs are bearing significant fruit. With these improvements, we
believe the company will be in solid shape for the coming merger with
Georgia-Pacific."
Fort James is a leading international consumer products company, serving
consumers both at home and away-from-home with bathroom and facial tissue, paper
towels, napkins, cups, plates, cutlery and food wrap products. The company's
popular brands include QUILTED NORTHERN, SOFT `N GENTLE, BRAWNY, MARDI GRAS,
SO-DRI, VANITY FAIR, and DIXIE in North America and LOTUS, OKAY, EMBO, COLHOGAR,
TENDERLY, KITTENSOFT, DELICA AND DEMAK'UP in Europe. With 1999 sales of $6.8
billion, the company has approximately 50 manufacturing facilities principally
located in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe
harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and company
plans and objectives to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general business and economic
conditions; competitive pricing pressures for the company's products; the
ability to successfully introduce new products; changes in raw material, energy
and other costs; the ability to achieve net costs reductions; opportunities that
may be presented to and pursued by the company; determinations by regulatory and
governmental authorities; and other factors listed in Fort James Corporation's
Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its reports on Form 10K
for the year ended December 26, 1999 and Form 10Q for the quarters ended March
26, 2000 and June 25, 2000.
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COPIES OF TODAY'S NEWS RELEASE, ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON FORT
JAMES, IS AVAILABLE, AT NO CHARGE, BY CALLING (888) 526 3711. YOU MAY ALSO
ACCESS THE COMPANY'S WEB SITE AT INTERNET ADDRESS http://www.fortjames.com.
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
FORT JAMES CORPORATION
FOR THE QUARTERS AND NINE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 24, 2000 AND SEPTEMBER 26, 1999
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(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 2000 (a) 1999 (b) 2000 (c) 1999 (d)
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Net sales $1,796.2 $1,739.3 $5,229.4 $5,126.8
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Income from operations $ 211.3 $ 181.6 $ 632.9 $ 671.3
Adjusted for unusual and non-recurring items:
Cost of goods sold 12.5 17.8 12.5 17.8
Selling and administrative expenses 11.5 28.2 11.5 28.2
Restructure and other items 18.9 (13.4) 10.3 (14.5)
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Income from operations, before unusual and non-recurring items $ 254.2 $ 214.2 $ 667.2 $ 702.8
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Net income $ 104.8 $ 325.1 $ 317.6 $ 518.4
Adjusted for unusual and non-recurring items, each net of taxes:
Cost of goods sold 7.7 10.9 7.7 10.9
Selling and administrative expenses 7.1 17.2 7.1 17.2
Restructure and other items 12.0 (12.0) 6.4 (12.7)
Loss from discontinued operations - 1.5 - 6.4
Extraordinary items - (232.5) - (199.3)
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle - - - 22.1
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Net earnings, before unusual and non-recurring items $ 131.6 $ 110.2 $ 338.8 $ 363.0
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Diluted earnings per share:
Net income $ 0.51 $ 1.47 $ 1.53 $ 2.35
Adjusted for:
Unusual items, net 0.07 0.13 0.07 0.13
Restructure and other items 0.06 (0.06) 0.03 (0.06)
Discontinued operations - 0.01 - 0.03
Extraordinary items, net - (1.05) - (0.90)
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle - - - 0.10
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From earnings, before unusual and non-recurring items $ 0.64 $ 0.50 $ 1.63 $ 1.65
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(a) Results for the third quarter of 2000 included unusual charges of $24.0
million ($14.8 million after taxes) for the settlement of certain antitrust
litigation claims related to the company's Tissue - North America business
as well as charges for legal and other costs associated with the pending
merger. In addition, non-recurring charges of $18.9 million ($12.0 million
after taxes) were recorded for the write-off of remaining notes receivable
and accruals for contingent liabilities resulting from the bankruptcy of
Crown Vantage, which was spun-off from the company in 1995.
(b) Results for the third quarter of 1999 included unusual charges of $46.0
million ($28.1 million after taxes) and non-recurring credits of $13.4
million ($12.0 million after taxes). In addition, net income included a loss
from discontinued operations of $1.5 million and an extraordinary gain on
the sale of the Packaging business of $232.5 million.
(c) Results for the first nine months of 2000 included unusual charges of $24.0
million ($14.8 million after taxes) for the settlement of certain antitrust
litigation claims related to the company's Tissue - North America business
as well as charges for legal and other costs associated with the pending
merger. In addition, net non-recurring charges of $10.3 million ($6.4
million after taxes) were recorded for the write-off of remaining notes
receivable and accruals for contingent liabilities resulting from the
bankruptcy of Crown Vantage, which was spun-off from the company in 1995,
partially offset by the settlement of 1999 Marathon divestiture liabilities
on terms more favorable than anticipated.
(d) Results for the first nine months of 1999 included unusual charges of $46.0
million ($28.1 million after taxes) and non-recurring credits of $14.5
million ($12.7 million after taxes). In addition, net income included a loss
from discontinued operations of $6.4 million, charges of $33.2 million for
an extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt, $22.1 million for the
cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle and $232.5 million for
an extraordinary gain on the sale of the Packaging business.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FORT JAMES CORPORATION
FOR THE QUARTERS AND NINE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 24, 2000 AND SEPTEMBER 26, 1999
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(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 2000 1999 2000 1999
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Net sales $1,796.2 $1,739.3 $5,229.4 $5,126.8
Cost of goods sold (1,259.7) (1,207.7) (3,692.7) (3,518.4)
Selling and administrative expenses (306.3) (363.4) (893.5) (951.6)
Restructure and other items (18.9) 13.4 (10.3) 14.5
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Income from operations 211.3 181.6 632.9 671.3
Interest expense (58.3) (53.6) (173.9) (175.5)
Other income, net 4.8 0.4 16.5 18.5
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes,
extraordinary items, and cumulative effect of a change
in accounting principle 157.8 128.4 475.5 514.3
Income tax expense (53.0) (34.3) (157.9) (166.7)
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Income from continuing operations before extraordinary
items and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle 104.8 94.1 317.6 347.6
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes - (1.5) - (6.4)
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Income before extraordinary items and cumulative effect
of a change in accounting principle 104.8 92.6 317.6 341.2
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt, net of taxes - - - (33.2)
Extraordinary gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes - 232.5 - 232.5
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, net of taxes - - - (22.1)
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Net income $ 104.8 $ 325.1 $ 317.6 $ 518.4
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Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items
and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle $ 0.52 $ 0.43 $ 1.54 $ 1.58
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes - (0.01) - (0.03)
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt, net of taxes - - - (0.15)
Extraordinary gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes - 1.06 - 1.06
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, net of taxes - - - (0.10)
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Net income $ 0.52 $ 1.48 $ 1.54 $ 2.36
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Weighted average common shares outstanding 204.0 219.2 206.5 219.4
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Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items
and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle $ 0.51 $ 0.43 $ 1.53 $ 1.58
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes - (0.01) - (0.03)
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt, net of taxes - - - (0.15)
Extraordinary gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes - 1.05 - 1.05
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, net of taxes - - - (0.10)
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Net income $ 0.51 $ 1.47 $ 1.53 $ 2.35
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Weighted average common shares and
common share equivalents outstanding 205.1 220.2 207.1 220.5
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SEGMENT INFORMATION (a)
Fort James Corporation
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Tissue
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North Papers and and
(in millions) America Europe Dixie Fiber Corporate Total
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QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 2000
Net sales $ 1,026.6 $ 431.9 $ 216.1 $ 239.9 $ (118.3) $ 1,796.2
Intercompany sales 32.5 - 0.4 85.4 - 118.3
Income from operations before
restructure and other items (b) 191.9 27.6 30.0 10.9 (30.2) 230.2
Restructure and other items - - - - (18.9) (18.9)
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Income from operations 191.9 27.6 30.0 10.9 (49.1) 211.3
Interest expense - - - - (58.3) (58.3)
Other income - - - - 4.8 4.8
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Income before income taxes (c) $ 191.9 $ 27.6 $ 30.0 $ 10.9 $ (102.6) $ 157.8
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QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 1999
Net sales $ 950.3 $ 452.1 $ 195.2 $ 209.3 $ (67.6) $ 1,739.3
Intercompany sales 24.2 - 0.8 42.6 - 67.6
Income from operations before
restructure and other items (b) 125.6 50.8 20.3 1.8 (30.3) 168.2
Restructure and other items - - - - 13.4 13.4
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Income from operations 125.6 50.8 20.3 1.8 (16.9) 181.6
Interest expense - - - - (53.6) (53.6)
Other income - - - - 0.4 0.4
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Income before income taxes (c) $ 125.6 $ 50.8 $ 20.3 $ 1.8 $ (70.1) $ 128.4
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NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 2000
Net sales $ 2,890.8 $ 1,315.4 $ 635.9 $ 703.9 $ (316.6) $5,229.4
Intercompany sales 98.1 - 1.2 217.3 - 316.6
Income from operations before
restructure and other items (b) 508.1 81.1 86.7 35.4 (68.1) 643.2
Restructure and other items - - - - (10.3) (10.3)
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Income from operations 508.1 81.1 86.7 35.4 (78.4) 632.9
Interest expense - - - - (173.9) (173.9)
Other income - - - - 16.5 16.5
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Income before income taxes (c) $ 508.1 $ 81.1 $ 86.7 $ 35.4 $ (235.8) $ 475.5
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Total assets $ 3,296.9 $ 1,973.1 $ 462.3 $ 574.5 $ 656.7 $ 6,963.5
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NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 1999
Net sales $ 2,763.4 $ 1,374.3 $ 591.1 $ 606.2 $ (208.2) $ 5,126.8
Intercompany sales 80.1 - 2.4 125.7 - 208.2
Income from operations before
restructure and other items (b) 501.2 169.3 78.2 (21.0) (70.9) 656.8
Restructure and other items - - - - 14.5 14.5
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Income from operations 501.2 169.3 78.2 (21.0) (56.4) 671.3
Interest expense - - - - (175.5) (175.5)
Other income - - - - 18.5 18.5
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Income before income taxes (c) $ 501.2 $ 169.3 $ 78.2 $ (21.0) $ (213.4) $ 514.3
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Total assets $ 3,020.3 $ 2,299.1 $ 420.2 $ 804.3 $ 732.5 $ 7,276.4
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(a) The companys measure of segment profitability is income from
operations excluding corporate restructuring programs, merger-related
activities and other corporate non-operating activities.
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(b) Third quarter and year-to date 2000 income from operations included
unusual charges of $24.0 million for litigation accruals and legal fees
and other costs, of which $12.5 million is included in cost of goods
sold and $11.5 million is included in selling and administrative
expenses. Third quarter and year-to-date 1999 income from operations
included unusual charges of $46.0 million for severance and litigation
accruals, of which $17.8 million was included in cost of goods sold and
$28.2 million was included in selling and administrative expenses.
Details by segment are as follows:
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Income From Operations Excluding Unusual Items
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Unusual Items Third Quarter Year-To-Date
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2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999
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Tissue - North America $ 13.3 $ 34.7 $ 205.2 $ 160.3 $ 521.4 $ 535.9
Tissue - Europe - - 27.6 50.8 81.1 169.3
Dixie 0.2 0.9 30.2 21.2 86.9 79.1
Communications Papers and Fiber 0.2 2.1 11.1 3.9 35.6 (18.9)
Corporate 10.3 8.3 (19.9) (22.0) (57.8) (62.6)
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Total $ 24.0 $ 46.0 $ 254.2 $ 214.2 $ 667.2 $ 702.8
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(c) Income from continuing operations before income taxes, extraordinary items,
and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
FORT JAMES CORPORATION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2000, DECEMBER 26, 1999, AND SEPTEMBER 26, 1999
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September December September
(in millions) 2000 1999 1999
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ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 9.1 $ 10.3 $ 7.7
Accounts receivable 880.9 880.5 965.2
Inventories 784.7 790.4 819.3
Other current assets 122.7 147.2 131.8
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Total current assets 1,797.4 1,828.4 1,924.0
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Net property, plant and equipment 4,203.9 4,352.1 4,250.0
Goodwill, net 463.1 528.8 577.0
Other assets 499.1 548.9 525.4
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Total assets $ 6,963.5 $ 7,258.2 $ 7,276.4
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 1,121.8 $ 1,187.8 $ 1,310.7
Current portion of long-term debt 59.6 81.9 236.9
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Total current liabilities 1,181.4 1,269.7 1,547.6
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Long-term debt 3,269.5 3,432.0 2,876.6
Deferred income taxes 802.3 748.6 808.7
Accrued postretirement benefits other than pensions 402.1 417.1 418.8
Other long-term liabilities 254.4 263.5 273.6
Common shareholders' equity 1,053.8 1,127.3 1,351.1
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 6,963.5 $ 7,258.2 $ 7,276.4
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FORT JAMES CORPORATION
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 24, 2000 AND SEPTEMBER 26, 1999
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CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 317.6 $ 518.4
Depreciation expense 350.6 332.9
Amortization of goodwill 12.8 14.2
Deferred income tax provision 87.4 52.7
Restructure and other items 10.3 (14.5)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes - 6.4
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes - (232.5)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net of taxes - 33.2
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle, net of taxes - 22.1
Change in current assets and liabilities, excluding
effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts receivable (75.1) (125.0)
Inventories (14.3) (16.3)
Other current assets 5.6 (6.1)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 3.8 (26.6)
Other, net (52.0) (16.1)
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Cash provided by operating activities 646.7 542.8
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CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (336.9) (346.5)
Proceeds from sale of assets 93.0 3.9
Cash paid for acquisitions, net - (56.7)
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations - 825.8
Increase in net assets of discontinued operations - (34.4)
Other, net (1.0) (1.7)
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Cash provided by (used for) investing activities (244.9) 390.4
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CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to long-term debt 4.1 357.3
Payments of long-term debt (49.8) (340.5)
Net decrease in revolving debt (67.6) (764.9)
Premiums paid on early extinguishment of debt and debt issuance costs - (56.2)
Common stock dividends paid (94.3) (98.9)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 3.6 15.0
Common stock purchases (198.9) (53.6)
Other, net (0.1) 11.0
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Cash used for financing activities (403.0) (930.8)
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (1.2) 2.4
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 10.3 5.3
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 9.1 $ 7.7
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