EX-99.1 16 dex991.htm WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Worthington Armstrong Venture Consolidated Financial Statements

Exhibit 99.1

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WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(With Independent Auditors’ Report Thereon)


WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Table of Contents

 

     Page  

Independent Auditors’ Report

     1   

Consolidated Balance Sheets, December 31, 2010 and 2009

     2   

Consolidated Statements of Income, Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

     3   

Consolidated Statements of Partners’ Equity (Deficit) and Comprehensive Income, Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

     4   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

     5   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     6   


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KPMG LLP

1601 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-2499

Independent Auditors’ Report

The Board of Directors

Worthington Armstrong Venture:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Worthington Armstrong Venture and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of income, partners’ equity (deficit) and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards 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 consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also 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, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Worthington Armstrong Venture and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

February 18, 2011

KPMG LLP is a Delaware limited liability partnership, the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.


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Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

Assets    2010     2009  

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 45,533        48,797   

Accounts receivable, net

     30,615        27,819   

Inventory, net

     35,086        31,560   

Other current assets

     1,265        1,843   
                

Total current assets

     112,499        110,019   

Property, plant, and equipment, net

     33,417        33,657   

Goodwill

     2,053        2,245   

Other assets

     235        323   
                

Total assets

   $ 148,204        146,244   
                
Liabilities and Partners’ Equity (Deficit)     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 14,529        11,178   

Accrued expenses

     6,466        5,493   

Taxes payable

     1,077        670   
                

Total current liabilities

     22,072        17,341   
                

Long-term liabilities:

    

Deferred income taxes

     159        181   

Long-term debt

     150,000        150,000   

Other long-term liabilities

     4,438        4,454   
                

Total long-term liabilities

     154,597        154,635   
                

Total liabilities

     176,669        171,976   
                

Partners’ equity (deficit):

    

Contributed capital

     —          —     

Accumulated (deficit)

     (27,060     (27,339

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     (1,405     1,607   
                

Total partners’ equity (deficit)

     (28,465     (25,732
                

Total liabilities and partners’ equity (deficit)

   $ 148,204        146,244   
                

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income

Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

(in thousands)

 

     2010     2009     2008  

Net sales

   $ 332,165        307,938        421,836   

Cost of sales

     (194,657     (189,083     (261,664
                        

Gross margin

     137,508        118,855        160,172   

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     (28,108     (23,441     (27,349
                        
     109,400        95,414        132,823   

Other income

     204        254        108   

Interest income

     33        120        1,501   

Interest expense

     (1,398     (2,005     (3,965
                        

Income before income tax expense

     108,239        93,783        130,467   

Income tax expense

     (2,430     (1,005     (5,022
                        

Net income

   $ 105,809        92,778        125,445   
                        

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Partners’ Equity (Deficit) and Comprehensive Income

Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

(in thousands)

 

     Contributed capital                          
     Armstrong
Ventures,
Inc.
    The
Worthington
Steel
Company
    Accumulated
(deficit)
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
    Total
partners’
equity
(deficit)
    Comprehensive
income
 

Balance, January 1, 2008

   $ 12,825        9,613        —          6,432        28,870     

Net income

     —          —          125,445        —          125,445      $ 125,445   

Distributions

     (12,825     (9,613     (138,562     —          (161,000     —     

Change in pension plan

     —          —          —          (2,217     (2,217     (2,217

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          —          —          (4,258     (4,258     (4,258
                                                

Balance, December 31, 2008

     —          —          (13,117     (43     (13,160   $ 118,970   
                  

Net income

     —          —          92,778        —          92,778        92,778   

Distributions

     —          —          (107,000     —          (107,000     —     

Change in pension plan

     —          —          —          528        528        528   

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          —          —          1,122        1,122        1,122   
                                                

Balance, December 31, 2009

     —          —          (27,339     1,607        (25,732   $ 94,428   
                  

Net income

     —          —          105,809        —          105,809        105,809   

Distributions

     —          —          (105,530     —          (105,530     —     

Change in pension plan

     —          —          —          (560     (560     (560

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          —          —          (2,452     (2,452     (2,452
                                                

Balance, December 31, 2010

   $ —          —          (27,060     (1,405     (28,465   $ 102,797   
                                                

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

(in thousands)

 

     2010     2009     2008  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

   $ 105,809        92,778        125,445   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization

     3,909        3,711        3,648   

Deferred income taxes

     61        (414     69   

Change in accounts receivable

     (3,145     6,209        11,714   

Change in inventory

     (4,187     15,276        (11,385

Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses

     4,553        (2,989     (7,491

Other

     945        (2,779     (1,367
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     107,945        111,792        120,633   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

     (3,802     (7,380     (6,272

Sale of property, plant, and equipment

     31        282        75   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (3,771     (7,098     (6,197
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Issuance of long-term debt

     —          —          50,000   

Distributions paid

     (105,530     (107,000     (161,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (105,530     (107,000     (111,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (1,908     819        (456
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (3,264     (1,487     2,980   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     48,797        50,284        47,304   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 45,533        48,797        50,284   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures:

      

Interest paid

   $ 1,376        2,391        4,530   

Income taxes paid

     1,134        3,876        3,423   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

(1)

Description of Business

Worthington Armstrong Venture (the Company) is a general partnership, formed in June 1992, between Armstrong Ventures, Inc. (Armstrong), a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc., and The Worthington Steel Company (Worthington), a Delaware corporation (a subsidiary of Worthington Industries, Inc.). Its business is to manufacture and market suspension systems for commercial and residential ceiling markets throughout the world. The Company has manufacturing plants located in the United States, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Peoples Republic of China, and India.

 

(2)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

 

(a)

Use of Estimates

These consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and include management estimates and judgments, where appropriate. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the carrying amount of property, plant, and equipment and goodwill, valuation allowances for receivables and inventories, and assets and obligations related to employee benefits.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

 

 

(b)

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of products when title transfers, generally on the date of shipment and collection of the relevant receivable is probable. At the time of shipment, a provision is made for estimated applicable discounts and losses that reduce revenue. Sales with independent U.S. distributors of products to major home center retailers are recorded when the products are shipped from the distributor’s locations to these retailers.

Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and, therefore, are excluded from revenues in the consolidated statements of income.

 

 

(c)

Advertising Costs

The Company recognizes advertising expense as incurred. Advertising expense was $867, $1,015, and $1,193 for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

 

 

(d)

Research and Development Expenditures

The Company recognizes research and development expense as expenditures are incurred. Total research and development expense was $3,442, $3,623, and $4,762 for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

 

(e)

Taxes

The Company is a general partnership in the United States, and accordingly, generally, U.S. federal and state income taxes are the responsibility of the two general partners. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for foreign subsidiaries for taxes estimated to be payable in future years based upon differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using enacted rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. In connection with the adoption of FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2009-06 as of January 1, 2009, and following the guidance in FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 740 – Income Taxes, the Company recognizes the effect of uncertain income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. Prior to the adoption of ASU No. 2009-06, the Company recognized the effect of income tax positions only if such positions were probable of being sustained.

 

 

(f)

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Short-term cash investments that have original maturities of three months or less when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents.

 

 

(g)

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses inherent in its accounts receivable portfolio. In establishing the required allowance, management considers historical losses, current receivables aging, and existing industry and national economic data. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to its customers.

 

 

(h)

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out method.

 

 

(i)

Long-Lived Assets

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost, with accumulated depreciation and amortization deducted to arrive at net book value. Depreciation charges are determined generally on the straight-line basis over the useful lives as follows: buildings, 30 years; machinery and equipment, 5 to 15 years; and leasehold improvements over the shorter of 10 years or the life of the lease. Impairment losses are recorded when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amount. If an impairment exists, the asset is reduced to fair value.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

 

(j)

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired in a purchase business combination. Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually. The impairment tests performed in 2010, 2009, and 2008 did not result in an impairment of the Company’s goodwill.

 

 

(k)

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

For subsidiaries with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, income statement items are translated into dollars at average exchange rates throughout the year and balance sheet items are translated at year-end exchange rates. Gains or losses on foreign currency transactions are recognized in other income, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Gains and losses on foreign currency translation are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

(3)

Accounts Receivable

The Company sells its products to select, preapproved customers whose businesses are directly affected by changes in economic and market conditions. The Company considers these factors and the financial condition of each customer when establishing its allowance for losses from doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $1,062 and $862 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

(4)

Inventory

 

     2010      2009  

Finished goods

   $ 14,602         13,176   

Goods in process

     24         59   

Raw materials

     17,341         14,935   

Supplies

     3,119         3,390   
                 

Total inventories

   $ 35,086         31,560   
                 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

(5)

Property, Plant, and Equipment

 

     2010     2009  

Land

   $ 1,901        1,942   

Buildings

     17,099        15,014   

Machinery and equipment

     74,679        73,105   

Computer software

     978        1,069   

Construction in process

     1,859        3,800   
                
     96,516        94,930   

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (63,099     (61,273
                

Total property, plant, and equipment, net

   $ 33,417        33,657   
                

Depreciation and amortization expense was $3,909, $3,711, and $3,648 in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

 

(6)

Goodwill

Goodwill increased (decreased) by $(192), $15, and $(48) during 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively, due to foreign currency translation.

 

(7)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate their fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of debt approximates fair value as the debt carries a variable interest rate.

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

 

     Quoted active markets (Level 1)  
     2010      2009  

Assets:

     

Money market investments (included within cash and cash equivalents)

   $ 24,717         22,905   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 24,717         22,905   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company adopted the section within ASC Topic 820 – Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures that relates to determining the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities as of January 1, 2009. This did not have a material impact on the financial statements.

The Company does not have any significant financial or nonfinancial assets or liabilities that are valued using Level 2 or 3 inputs.

 

(8)

Debt

In May 2007, the Company amended the line-of-credit facility to extend the credit agreement to May 2012 and to increase the line of credit to $150 million. The revolving line of credit is unsecured. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, there was $150 million outstanding on this line-of-credit. The amount outstanding bears interest ranging from 0.86%-0.99% and 0.79%-1.76% at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The line-of-credit contains certain restrictive financial covenants, including, among others, interest coverage and leverage ratios, as well as restrictions on dividends. The Company was in compliance with its covenants as of December 31, 2010 and 2009.

 

(9)

Pension Benefit Programs

The Company contributes to the Worthington defined contribution deferred profit sharing plan for eligible U.S. employees. Cost for this plan was $868, $824, and $1,138 for 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

The Company contributes to government-related pension programs in a number of foreign countries. The cost for these plans amounted to $356, $329, and $296 for 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

The Company also has a U.S. defined benefit pension plan for eligible hourly employees that worked in its former manufacturing plant located in Malvern, Pennsylvania. This plan was curtailed in January 2004 due to the consolidation of the Company’s East Coast operations, which eliminated the expected future years of service for participants in the plan.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

The Company has included the required disclosures related to the adoption of ASC Topic 715 – Compensation – Retirement Benefits during 2009.

The following table sets forth the defined benefit pension plan’s benefit obligations, fair value of plan assets, and funded status at December 31, 2010 and 2009:

 

     2010     2009  

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

   $ 8,436        8,683   

Interest cost

     503        507   

Actuarial (gain) loss

     774        (19

Benefits paid

     (632     (735
                

Projected benefit obligation at end of year

   $ 9,081        8,436   
                
     2010     2009  

Benefit obligation at December 31

   $ 9,081        8,436   

Fair value of plan assets as of December 31

     5,637        5,531   
                

Funded status at end of year

   $ (3,444     (2,905
                

Amounts recognized in the balance sheets consist of:

    

Other long-term liabilities

   $ (3,444     (2,905

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     4,405        3,845   

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss represent unrecognized net actuarial losses.

The components of net periodic benefit cost (benefit) are as follows:

 

     2010     2009     2008  

Interest cost

   $ 503        507        511   

Expected return on plan assets

     (430     (411     (584

Recognized net actuarial loss

     238        247        209   
                        

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 311        343        136   
                        

The accumulated benefit obligation for the U.S. defined benefit plan was $9,081 and $8,436 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The net loss for the defined benefit pension plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $140.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations for the years ended and as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

 

     2010     2009  

Weighted average assumptions for the year ended December 31:

    

Discount rate

     6.10     6.10

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

     8.00        8.00   

Weighted average assumptions as of December 31:

    

Discount rate

     5.30     6.10

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

     8.00        8.00   

Pension plan assets are required to be disclosed at fair value in the consolidated financial statements. Fair value is defined in note 7 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments.

The U.S. defined benefit pension plan assets’ fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy a summary of the plan’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010:

 

            2010  
            Fair value based on  
     Fair value      Quoted active
markets
(Level 1)
     Observable
inputs
(Level 2)
 

Investment:

        

Cash and money market funds

   $ 250         250         —     

Corporate bonds

     700         —           700   

U.S. government and agency issues

     664         —           664   

Common stocks

     4,023         4,023         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 5,637         4,273         1,364   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

            2009  
            Fair value based on  
     Fair value      Quoted active
markets
(Level 1)
     Observable
inputs
(Level 2)
 

Investment:

        

Cash and money market funds

   $ 340         340         —     

Corporate bonds

     716         —           716   

U.S. government and agency issues 684

     —           684      

Common stocks

     3,791         3,791         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 5,531         4,131         1,400   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

Cash: Consists of cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.

Money market funds: The money market investment consists of an institutional investor money market fund, valued at the fund’s net asset value (NAV), which is normally calculated at the close of business daily. The fund’s assets are valued as of this time for the purpose of computing the fund’s NAV.

Corporate bonds and U.S. government and agency issues: Consist of investments in individual corporate bonds or government bonds. These bonds are each individually valued using a yield curve model, based on observable inputs, that may also incorporate available trade and bid/ask spread data where available.

Common stocks: Consist of investments in common stocks that are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual security is traded.

In developing the 8% expected long-term rate of return assumption, the Company considered its historical returns and reviewed asset class return expectations and long-term inflation assumptions.

The primary investment objective of the defined benefit pension plan is to achieve long-term growth of capital in excess of 8% annually, exclusive of contributions or withdrawals. This objective is to be achieved through a balanced portfolio comprising equities, fixed income, and cash investments.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

Each asset class utilized by the defined benefit pension plan has a targeted percentage. The following table shows the asset allocation target and the December 31, 2010 and 2009 position:

 

           Position at December 31  
     Target weight     2010     2009  

Equity securities

     65     71     69

Fixed income securities

     35        24        25   

Cash and equivalents

     —          5        6   

The Company made contributions of $333, $271, and $58 to the U.S. defined benefit pension plan in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. The Company expects to contribute $300 to the plan in 2011.

The benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter are shown in the following table:

 

Expected future payments for the year ending December 31:

  

2010

   $ 637   

2011

     631   

2012

     628   

2013

     625   

2014

     611   

2015 – 2019

     2,955   

The expected benefits are based on the same assumptions used to measure the Company’s benefit obligation at December 31, 2010.

 

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Income Taxes

The Company is a general partnership in the United States, and accordingly, generally, U.S. federal and state income taxes are the responsibility of the two general partners. Therefore, no income tax provision has been recorded on U.S. income. There are no significant differences between the statutory income tax rates in foreign countries where the Company operates and the income tax provision recorded in the income statements. No deferred taxes, including withholding taxes, have been provided on the unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries as the Company’s intention is to invest these earnings permanently.

Deferred tax balances recorded on the balance sheets relate primarily to depreciation, tax-deductible goodwill, and accrued expenses. In 2010, the provision for income tax expense (benefit) was $2,430 comprising $2,446 current and ($16) deferred. In 2009, the provision for income tax expense (benefit) was $1,005 comprising $1,391 current and ($386) deferred. In 2008, the provision for income tax expense (benefit) was $5,022 comprising $5,078 current and ($56) deferred.

 

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WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

The Company adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, related to the accounting for uncertainties in income taxes on January 1, 2009. As a result of this implementation, the Company did not recognize any liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits.

The Company is open for tax examination by foreign taxing authorities for various jurisdictions from 2006-2010. We have no reserve related to these tax years.

 

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Leases

The Company rents certain real estate and equipment. Several leases include options for renewal or purchase and contain clauses for payment of real estate taxes and insurance. In most cases, management expects that in the normal course of business, leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases. Minimum rent payments under operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease including any periods of free rent. Rent expense during 2010, 2009, and 2008 amounted to $2,458, $2,418, and $2,473, respectively.

Future minimum payments by year and in the aggregate for operating leases having noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year are as follows:

 

Year:

  

2011

   $ 2,586   

2012

     2,284   

2013

     2,179   

2014

     980   

2015

     318   

2016 thereafter

     194   
        

Total

   $ 8,541   
        

 

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The balances for accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows:

 

     2010     2009  

Foreign currency translation

   $ 3,000        5,452   

Change in pension plan

     (4,405     (3,845
                

Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (1,405     1,607   
                

 

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WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

 

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Related Parties

Armstrong provides certain selling, promotional, and administrative processing services to the Company for which it receives reimbursement. Armstrong purchases grid products from the Company, which are then resold along with Armstrong inventory to the customer.

 

     2010      2009      2008  

Services provided by Armstrong

   $ 15,158         14,194         16,143   

Sales to Armstrong

     78,526         66,782         98,002   

No amounts were owed to Armstrong as of December 31, 2010 or 2009. Armstrong owed the Company $2,000 and $4,101 for purchases of product for the same periods, respectively, which are included in accounts receivable.

Worthington provides certain administrative processing services, steel processing services, and insurance-related coverages to the Company for which it receives reimbursement.

 

     2010      2009      2008  

Administrative services by Worthington

   $ 432         435         474   

Insurance-related coverage net premiums (refunds) by Worthington

     585         456         (276

Steel processing services by Worthington

     1,619         1,536         2,215   

The Company owed $623 and $634 to Worthington as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, which are included in accounts payable.

 

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Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

 

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Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date the annual consolidated financial statements were available to be issued, February 18, 2011.

 

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