News Details

O-I Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results

July 28, 2010

PERRYSBURG, Ohio, July 28, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Second-quarter highlights:

  • Earnings: Reported net earnings were $0.85 per share (diluted) in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $0.88 per share in the prior year. Adjusted net earnings (non-GAAP) of $0.90 per share were down from $0.94 per share in the second quarter of 2009. Earnings reflected an $0.08 per share impact from unfavorable currency translation.
  • Price: Higher price and product mix added 1.3 percent to sales compared to prior year, exceeding cost inflation.
  • Volume: Global shipments were down 1.8 percent from the prior year. Excluding volume loss tied to North American contracts renegotiated at the end of 2009, second quarter shipments were up 1.7 percent from the same period last year. The effect of overall lower shipments on earnings was fully offset by favorable regional sales mix due to strong growth of higher margin business in South America.
  • Costs: Costinflation totaled $18 million. An increase in other manufacturing costs was more than offset by incremental footprint realignment savings and improved capacity utilization.
  • Strategic Events: O-I announced a joint venture to significantly expand its presence in Southeast Asia and China. This transaction, repayment of O-I's $450 million 8.25 percent notes and the repurchase of 1.6 million shares of Company stock were funded by issuing $690 million of 3.0 percent exchangeable notes.

Second-quarter net sales were $1.7 billion in 2010, down from $1.8 billion in the prior year, primarily due to unfavorable foreign currency translation effects.

Net earnings attributable to the Company in the second quarter of 2010 were $141.1 million, or $0.85 per share (diluted), compared to $149.3 million, or $0.88 per share (diluted), in the prior year. Excluding items management considers not representative of ongoing operations, adjusted net earnings were $149.0 million, or $0.90 per share (diluted), compared with second quarter 2009 adjusted net earnings of $159.7 million, or $0.94 per share (diluted). A description of items that management considers not representative of ongoing operations and a reconciliation of the GAAP to non-GAAP earnings and earnings per share can be found in Note 1 provided below and in the charts on the Company's Web site, www.o-i.com/investorrelations.

Commenting on the Company's second quarter, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Al Stroucken said, "The economic recovery accelerated in South America and China, driving stronger glass container demand in those regions. At the same time, the pace of improvement was inconsistent across North America and Europe as beer demand remained sluggish. We maintained higher selling prices, offsetting modest cost inflation. In addition, we expanded our presence in fast-growing markets through our acquisition of a plant in China and through our new Southeast Asia joint venture operating in Malaysia and Vietnam."

Operational highlights: Solid operating performance

O-I reported second-quarter 2010 segment operating profit of $287 million, down from $292 million in the prior year. Unfavorable foreign currency translation negatively impacted operating profit by $17 million, reflecting a weaker Euro relative to the U.S. dollar and the translation of O-I's Venezuelan operating results at a devalued exchange rate. Adjusted for currency translation, operating profit increased from the prior year, which highlighted the Company's improved operating performance during the quarter.

Operating profit benefited from higher price and product mix, which added 1.3 percent to sales compared to the prior year and more than offset cost inflation of $18 million in the quarter. Global shipments in tonnes were down 1.8 percent from the prior year. As previously reported, shipments in North America were impacted by lower volumes following the renegotiation of contracts that went into effect in January. Excluding this impact, global shipments were up 1.7 percent. The effect of overall lower shipments on earnings was fully offset by favorable regional sales mix due to the strong growth of higher margin business in South America.

Large-scale restructuring from the Company's strategic footprint alignment initiative is now essentially complete. Since the inception of the footprint program in 2007, O-I has reduced annualized fixed costs by $213 million, which included $18 million in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the prior year. The benefit of footprint initiative savings and overall higher capacity utilization during the second quarter more than offset other incremental costs related to the North American realignment efforts.

Corporate expense declined from the prior year partially due to the favorable impact of currency derivatives, while interest expense increased as a result of higher total debt levels.

Financial highlights: Strategic activities funded by attractively priced exchangeable senior notes

At June 30, 2010, O-I reported total debt of $3.501 billion and cash of $682 million. Net debt was $2.819 billion, down $128 million from the first quarter of 2010. The decline in net debt reflected a favorable foreign currency translation of $108 million, as well as $10 million of positive free cash flow. Available liquidity at June 30 was $725 million under the Company's global revolving credit facility, which does not mature until June 2012. During the quarter, the Company issued $690 million of 3 percent exchangeable senior notes due in 2015. Proceeds were applied to repay O-I's $450 million 8.25 percent senior notes due in 2013 and to repurchase 1.6 million shares of Company stock for $55 million. The new notes also funded the Company's investment of $132 million in a plant in China and a joint venture in Southeast Asia, which was completed in July 2010.

$49 million during the second quarter of 2009. New lawsuits and claims filed during the first half of 2010 were approximately 29 percent lower than the same period last year. The number of pending asbestos-related lawsuits and claims was approximately 6,400 as of June 30, 2010, down from approximately 6,900 at the end of 2009.

Business outlook

Commenting on the Company's outlook for the third quarter of 2010, Stroucken said, "We anticipate the economic recovery will continue, but improvement may vary given strong growth in the emerging markets and sluggish beer demand in North America and Europe. Price will likely be responsive to input cost trends and overall demand patterns. As our strategic footprint initiative is essentially complete, we anticipate higher capacity utilization compared with the prior year, but currency trends will likely remain a headwind for O-I. We look forward to additional strategic activities in the second half of the year that will deliver further growth and value to our shareholders."

Note 1:

The table below describes the items that management considers not representative of ongoing operations.

         $Millions, except per-share amounts   Three months ended June 30
                                               --------------------------
                                                        2010              2009
                                                        ----              ----
                                             Earnings    EPS   Earnings    EPS
                                             --------    ---   --------    ---
    Net Earnings Attributable to the Company   $141.1  $0.85     $149.3  $0.88
    Items that management considers not
     representative of ongoing
    operations consistent with Segment
     Operating Profit
    Charges for restructuring and asset
     impairment                                   7.9   0.05        5.2   0.03
    Charges for note repurchase premiums and
     write-off of finance                           -      -        5.2   0.03
    fees, net of related interest rate swap
     settlements                                  ---    ---        ---   ----
    Adjusted Net Earnings                      $149.0  $0.90     $159.7  $0.94
                                               ======  =====     ======  =====



         $Millions, except per-share amounts    Six months ended June 30
                                                ------------------------
                                                        2010              2009
                                                        ----              ----
                                             Earnings    EPS   Earnings    EPS
                                             --------    ---   --------    ---
    Net Earnings Attributable to the Company   $226.4  $1.34     $194.4  $1.15
    Items that management considers not
     representative of ongoing
    operations consistent with Segment
     Operating Profit
    Charges for restructuring and asset
     impairment                                   7.9   0.05       52.9   0.31
    Charges for note repurchase premiums and
     write-off of finance                           -      -        5.2   0.03
    fees, net of related interest rate swap
     settlements                                  ---    ---        ---   ----
    Adjusted Net Earnings                      $234.3  $1.39     $252.5  $1.49
                                               ======  =====     ======  =====



Company Profile

Millions of times a day, O-I glass containers deliver many of the world's best-known consumer products to people all around the world. With the leading position in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America, O-I manufactures consumer-preferred, 100-percent recyclable glass containers that enable superior taste, purity, visual appeal and value benefits for our customers' products. Established in 1903, the Company employs more than 22,000 people with 78 plants in 22 countries. In 2009, net sales were $7.1 billion. For more information, visit www.o-i.com/investorrelations.

Regulation G

The information presented above regarding adjusted net earnings relates to net earnings attributable to the Company exclusive of items management considers not representative of ongoing operations and does not conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). It should not be construed as an alternative to the reported results determined in accordance with GAAP. Management has included this non-GAAP information to assist in understanding the comparability of results of ongoing operations. Management uses this non-GAAP information principally for internal reporting, forecasting, budgeting and calculating bonus payments. Further, the information presented above regarding free cash flow does not conform to GAAP. Management defines free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less capital spending (both as determined in accordance with GAAP) and has included this non-GAAP information to assist in understanding the comparability of cash flows. Management uses this non-GAAP information principally for internal reporting, forecasting and budgeting.

Management believes that the non-GAAP presentation allows the board of directors, management, investors and analysts to better understand the Company's financial performance in relationship to core operating results and the business outlook.

The Company routinely posts all important information on its Web site - www.o-i.com/investorrelations.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations and projections about future events at the time, and thus involve uncertainty and risk. It is possible the Company's future financial performance may differ from expectations due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to the following: (1) foreign currency fluctuations relative to the U.S. dollar, (2) changes in capital availability or cost, including interest rate fluctuations, (3) the general political, economic and competitive conditions in markets and countries where the Company has operations, including disruptions in capital markets, disruptions in the supply chain, competitive pricing pressures, inflation or deflation, and changes in the tax rates and laws, (4) consumer preferences for alternative forms of packaging, (5) fluctuation in raw material and labor costs, (6) availability of raw materials, (7) costs and availability of energy, (8) transportation costs, (9) the ability of the Company to raise selling prices commensurate with energy and other cost increases, (10) consolidation among competitors and customers, (11) the ability of the Company to integrate operations of acquired businesses and achieve expected synergies, (12) unanticipated expenditures with respect to environmental, safety and health laws, (13) the performance by customers of their obligations under purchase agreements, and (14) the timing and occurrence of events which are beyond the control of the Company, including events related to asbestos-related claims. It is not possible to foresee or identify all such factors. Any forward-looking statements in this news release are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from expectations. While the Company continually reviews trends and uncertainties affecting the Company's results of operations and financial condition, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or supplement any particular forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

Conference Call Scheduled for July 29, 2010

O-I CEO Al Stroucken and CFO Ed White will conduct a conference call to discuss the Company's latest results on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time. A live webcast of the conference call, including presentation materials, will be available on the O-I Web site at www.o-i.com/investorrelations.

The conference call also may be accessed by dialing 888-733-1701 (U.S. and Canada) or 706-634-4943 (international) by 8:20 a.m., Eastern Time, on July 29. Ask for the O-I conference call. A replay of the call will be available on the O-I Web site, www.o-i.com/investorrelations, for one year following the call.

O-I's third-quarter 2010 earnings conference call is currently scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 2010, at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time.

                            OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC.
                Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations
               (Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


                                Three months
                                   ended             Six months ended
                                 June 30,                June 30,
                                 --------                --------
                               2010            2009      2010            2009
                               ----            ----      ----            ----

    Net sales              $1,710.9        $1,807.0  $3,293.4        $3,326.0
    Manufacturing,
     shipping, and
     delivery expense      (1,314.0)       (1,399.6) (2,585.7)       (2,621.8)
                           --------        --------  --------        --------

    Gross profit              396.9           407.4     707.7           704.2

    Selling and
     administrative
     expense                 (125.6)         (122.4)   (246.6)         (240.9)
    Research, development,
     and engineering
     expense                  (15.2)          (14.1)    (29.1)          (28.0)
    Interest expense (a)      (60.0)          (57.9)   (115.6)         (106.0)
    Interest income             3.8             6.5       8.2            15.0
    Equity earnings            13.6            14.1      26.1            27.7
    Royalties and net
     technical assistance       4.2             3.5       8.0             6.3
    Other income                1.5             0.9       2.6             2.5
    Other expense (b)          (9.6)          (26.0)    (23.1)          (78.8)
                               ----           -----     -----           -----

    Earnings before income
     taxes                    209.6           212.0     338.2           302.0

    Provision for income
     taxes                    (54.7)          (49.5)    (88.9)          (80.7)
                              -----           -----     -----           -----

    Net earnings              154.9           162.5     249.3           221.3

    Net earnings
     attributable to
     noncontrolling
     interests                (13.8)          (13.2)    (22.9)          (26.9)
                              -----           -----     -----           -----

    Net earnings
     attributable to the
     Company                 $141.1          $149.3    $226.4          $194.4
                             ======          ======    ======          ======


    Basic net earnings per
     share                    $0.86           $0.89     $1.36           $1.16
                              =====           =====     =====           =====

    Weighted average
     shares outstanding
     (000s)                 163,501         167,764   165,431         167,424
                            =======         =======   =======         =======

    Diluted net earnings
     per share                $0.85           $0.88     $1.34           $1.15
                              =====           =====     =====           =====

    Diluted average shares
     (000s)                 166,459         170,493   168,555         169,481
                            =======         =======   =======         =======



    (a)  Amount for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 includes
    charges of $5.2 million (pretax and after
    tax) for note repurchase premiums and the write-off of finance fees
    related to debt that was repaid prior to its
    maturity.  The aftertax effect of this charge is a reduction in
    earnings per share of $0.03.

    (b)  Amount for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 includes
    charges of $8.0 million ($7.9 million after
    tax amount attributable to the Company) for restructuring and asset
    impairment.  The effect of these charges is a
    reduction in earnings per share of $0.05.

    Amount for the three months ended June 30, 2009 includes charges of
    $5.2 million (pretax and after tax amount
    attributable to the Company) for restructuring and asset impairment.
    The effect of these charges is a reduction
    in earnings per share of $0.03.

    Amount for the six months ended June 30, 2009 includes charges of
    $55.6 million ($52.9 million after tax amount
    attributable to the Company) for restructuring and asset impairment.
    The effect of these charges is a reduction
    in earnings per share of $0.31.

                       OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC.
              Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                      (Dollars in millions)


                                             June      Dec.      June
                                              30,       31,       30,
                                               2010      2009      2009
                                               ----      ----      ----
    Assets
    Current assets:
       Cash and cash equivalents             $682.3    $811.7    $677.2
       Short-term investments, at
        cost which
           approximates market                  0.7       0.9       4.8
       Receivables, less allowances
        for
           losses and discounts             1,099.2   1,004.2   1,126.4
       Inventories                            874.0     900.3   1,039.0
       Prepaid expenses                        71.8      79.6      70.0



             Total current assets           2,728.0   2,796.7   2,917.4

    Investments and other assets:
       Equity investments                     106.0     114.3     115.7
       Repair parts inventories               138.3     125.1     139.9
       Prepaid pension                         41.1      46.3
       Deposits, receivables, and
        other assets                          495.2     521.7     498.1
       Goodwill                             2,221.7   2,381.0   2,290.8



             Total other assets             3,002.3   3,188.4   3,044.5

    Property, plant, and equipment,
     at cost                                6,297.3   6,618.9   6,206.3
    Less accumulated depreciation           3,669.4   3,876.6   3,554.0
                                            -------   -------   -------

       Net property, plant, and
        equipment                           2,627.9   2,742.3   2,652.3
                                            -------   -------   -------

    Total assets                           $8,358.2  $8,727.4  $8,614.2
                                           ========  ========  ========

    Liabilities and Share Owners'
     Equity
    Current liabilities:
       Short-term loans and long-
        term debt
          due within one year                $272.7    $352.0    $357.8
       Current portion of asbestos-
        related
          liabilities                         175.0     175.0     175.0
       Accounts payable                       812.9     863.2     802.5
       Other liabilities                      658.4     644.1     622.6



             Total current liabilities      1,919.0   2,034.3   1,957.9

    Long-term debt                          3,227.8   3,257.5   3,284.4
    Deferred taxes                            159.9     186.3     154.2
    Pension benefits                          533.6     577.6     712.4
    Nonpension postretirement
     benefits                                 264.5     266.7     239.0
    Other liabilities                         276.7     358.5     349.7
    Asbestos-related liabilities              233.0     310.1     236.1
    Share owners' equity:
       The Company's share owners'
        equity:
         Common stock                           1.8       1.8       1.8
         Capital in excess of par value     3,046.6   2,941.9   2,927.6
         Treasury stock, at cost             (414.3)   (217.1)   (218.8)
         Retained earnings                    355.8     129.4     162.0
         Accumulated other comprehensive
          loss                             (1,451.6) (1,317.8) (1,424.4)
                                           --------  --------  --------

             Total share owners' equity of
              the Company                   1,538.3   1,538.2   1,448.2
       Noncontrolling interests               205.4     198.2     232.3
                                              -----     -----     -----
            Total share owners' equity      1,743.7   1,736.4   1,680.5

    Total liabilities and share
     owners' equity                        $8,358.2  $8,727.4  $8,614.2
                                           ========  ========  ========


                             OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC.
                      Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows
                            (Dollars in millions)


                                    Three months ended       Six months ended
                                         June 30,                June 30,
                                         --------                --------
                                     2010          2009    2010         2009
                                     ----          ----    ----         ----
    Cash flows from
     operating
     activities:
       Net earnings                $154.9        $162.5  $249.3       $221.3
       Non-cash charges:
          Depreciation               87.4          93.8   177.4        182.2
          Amortization of
           intangibles and
              other deferred items    6.4           5.0    12.6          9.3
          Amortization of
           finance fees and
           debt discount              5.7           1.6     8.6          4.0
          Restructuring and
           asset impairment           8.0           5.2     8.0         55.6
          Other                      35.7          11.1    84.3         40.7
       Asbestos-related
        payments                    (43.2)        (49.4)  (77.2)       (84.2)
       Cash paid for
        restructuring
        activities                  (12.3)        (13.0)  (31.2)       (33.2)
       Change in non-
        current operating
        assets                      (14.7)         13.5   (26.5)        11.1
       Change in non-
        current liabilities         (17.0)        (36.4)  (30.1)       (67.7)
       Change in components
        of working capital          (60.8)         17.8  (200.6)      (155.9)
                                    -----          ----  ------       ------
          Cash provided by
           operating
           activities               150.1         211.7   174.6        183.2
    Cash flows from
     investing
     activities:
       Additions to
        property, plant,
        and equipment              (139.7)        (77.5) (236.5)      (124.1)
       Acquisitions, net of
        cash acquired                                     (25.8)
       Repayment from
        equity affiliate                                                 1.6
       Change in short-
        term investments                                    0.3
       Net cash proceeds
        related to sale of
        assets                        0.1           4.1     0.3          4.2
                                      ---           ---     ---          ---
          Cash utilized in
           investing
           activities              (139.6)        (73.4) (261.7)      (118.3)
    Cash flows from
     financing
     activities:
       Additions to long-
        term debt                   690.0         795.5   690.0      1,070.4
       Repayments of long-
        term debt                  (485.8)       (562.2) (490.0)      (745.8)
       Increase (decrease)
        in short-term
        loans                        40.9         (47.9)   (8.4)       (65.5)
       Net receipts for
        hedging activity              9.5          24.7    21.5         29.1
       Payment of finance
        fees                        (17.9)        (11.8)  (17.9)       (11.8)
       Dividends paid to
        noncontrolling
        interests                   (15.9)        (38.4)  (21.7)       (55.4)
       Treasury shares
        purchased                   (55.0)               (199.2)
       Issuance of common
        stock and other               1.3           0.3     3.5          4.3
                                      ---           ---     ---          ---
          Cash provided by
           (utilized in)
           financing
           activities               167.1         160.2   (22.2)       225.3
    Effect of exchange
     rate fluctuations
     on cash                        (16.7)         16.4   (20.1)         7.5
                                    -----          ----   -----          ---
    Increase (decrease)
     in cash                        160.9         314.9  (129.4)       297.7
    Cash at beginning of
     period                         521.4         362.3   811.7        379.5
                                    -----         -----   -----        -----
    Cash at end of
     period                        $682.3        $677.2  $682.3       $677.2
                                   ======        ======  ======       ======


                             OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC.
                   Consolidated Supplemental Financial Data
                            (Dollars in millions)


                              Three months ended         Six months ended
                                   June 30,                  June 30,
                                   --------                  --------

    Net sales:                 2010         2009       2010         2009
                               ----         ----       ----         ----

      Europe                 $715.5       $793.9   $1,383.6     $1,406.8
      North America           516.2        560.4      959.9      1,054.7
      South America           247.6        249.9      458.5        463.9
      Asia Pacific            223.1        192.8      473.6        374.8
                              -----        -----      -----        -----

    Reportable segment
     totals                 1,702.4      1,797.0    3,275.6      3,300.2

      Other                     8.5         10.0       17.8         25.8
                                ---         ----       ----         ----

    Net sales              $1,710.9     $1,807.0   $3,293.4     $3,326.0
                           ========     ========   ========     ========

                           Three months ended     Six months ended
                                 June 30,              June 30,
                                 --------              --------

    Segment Operating
     Profit (a):               2010         2009       2010         2009
                               ----         ----       ----         ----

      Europe                 $104.5       $120.4     $160.9       $164.6
      North America            87.5        103.1      150.8        165.8
      South America            64.3         57.0      106.0        117.0
      Asia Pacific             30.8         11.4       67.6         36.4
                               ----         ----       ----         ----

    Reportable segment
     totals (b)               287.1        291.9      485.3        483.8

    Items excluded from
     Segment Operating
     Profit:
      Retained corporate
       costs and other        (13.3)       (23.3)     (31.7)       (35.2)
      Restructuring and
       asset impairment        (8.0)        (5.2)      (8.0)       (55.6)

    Interest income             3.8          6.5        8.2         15.0
    Interest expense          (60.0)       (57.9)    (115.6)      (106.0)
                              -----        -----     ------       ------
    Earnings before income
     taxes                   $209.6       $212.0     $338.2       $302.0
                             ======       ======     ======       ======



    The following notes relate to Segment Operating Profit:

    (a)  Operating Profit consists of consolidated earnings before
    interest income, interest expense, and provision for
    income taxes.  Segment Operating Profit excludes amounts related to
    certain items that management considers
    not representative of ongoing operations as well as certain retained
    corporate costs.

    The Company presents information on "Operating Profit" because
    management believes that it provides investors
    with a measure of operating performance separate from the level of
    indebtedness or other related costs of capital.
    The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Operating
    Profit is net earnings.  The Company
    presents Segment Operating Profit because management uses the
    measure, in combination with net sales and
    selected cash flow information, to evaluate performance and to
    allocate resources.

    A reconciliation from Segment Operating Profit to earnings before
    income taxes is included in the tables above.

    (b)  Segment Operating Profit for the three and six months ended June
    30, 2010, excludes charges of $8.0 million
    for restructuring and asset impairment.

    Segment Operating Profit for the three months ended June 30, 2009,
    excludes charges of $5.2 million for
    restructuring and asset impairment.

    Segment Operating Profit for the six months ended June 30, 2009,
    excludes charges of $55.6 million for
    restructuring and asset impairment.

SOURCE Owens-Illinois, Inc.