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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2021,
or
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to .
Commission File No. 1-14187
RPM International Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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02-0642224 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) |
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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P.O. BOX 777;
2628 PEARL ROAD;
MEDINA, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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44258
(Zip Code) |
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(330) 273-5090
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class |
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Trading
Symbol(s) |
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Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, par value $0.01 |
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RPM |
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New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer |
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Accelerated filer |
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Non-accelerated filer |
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Smaller reporting company |
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Emerging growth company |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes ☐ No ☒.
As of April 2, 2021, the registrant had 129,511,334 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding.
RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES*
INDEX
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As used herein, the terms “RPM” and the “Company” refer to RPM International Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. |
2
PART I. – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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February 28, 2021 |
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May 31, 2020 |
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Assets |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
249,214 |
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$ |
233,416 |
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Trade accounts receivable (less allowances of $52,203 and $55,847, respectively) |
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998,783 |
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1,137,957 |
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Inventories |
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913,302 |
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810,448 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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286,274 |
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241,608 |
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Total current assets |
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2,447,573 |
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2,423,429 |
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Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost |
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1,887,807 |
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1,755,190 |
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Allowance for depreciation |
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(985,176 |
) |
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(905,504 |
) |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
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902,631 |
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849,686 |
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Other Assets |
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Goodwill |
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1,310,762 |
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1,250,066 |
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Other intangible assets, net of amortization |
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612,702 |
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584,380 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
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292,224 |
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284,491 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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37,991 |
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30,894 |
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Other |
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188,502 |
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208,008 |
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Total other assets |
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2,442,181 |
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2,357,839 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
5,792,385 |
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$ |
5,630,954 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
569,002 |
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$ |
535,311 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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1,027 |
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80,890 |
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Accrued compensation and benefits |
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190,167 |
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185,531 |
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Accrued losses |
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23,457 |
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20,021 |
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Other accrued liabilities |
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303,852 |
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271,827 |
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Total current liabilities |
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1,087,505 |
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1,093,580 |
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Long-Term Liabilities |
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Long-term debt, less current maturities |
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2,310,483 |
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2,458,290 |
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Operating lease liabilities |
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251,563 |
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244,691 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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502,724 |
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510,175 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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90,440 |
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59,555 |
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Total long-term liabilities |
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3,155,210 |
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3,272,711 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) |
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Stockholders' Equity |
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Preferred stock, par value $0.01; authorized 50,000 shares; none issued |
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— |
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Common stock, par value $0.01; authorized 300,000 shares;
issued 144,076 and outstanding 129,815 as of February 28, 2021;
issued 143,261 and outstanding 129,511 as of May 31, 2020 |
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1,298 |
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1,295 |
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Paid-in capital |
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1,045,585 |
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1,014,428 |
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Treasury stock, at cost |
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(621,836 |
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(580,117 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) |
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(622,937 |
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(717,497 |
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Retained earnings |
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1,745,375 |
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1,544,336 |
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Total RPM International Inc. stockholders' equity |
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1,547,485 |
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1,262,445 |
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Noncontrolling Interest |
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2,185 |
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2,218 |
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Total equity |
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1,549,670 |
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1,264,663 |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |
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$ |
5,792,385 |
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$ |
5,630,954 |
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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February 28, |
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February 29, |
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February 28, |
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February 29, |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Net Sales |
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$ |
1,269,395 |
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$ |
1,173,976 |
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$ |
4,361,981 |
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$ |
4,048,033 |
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Cost of Sales |
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797,454 |
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739,229 |
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2,650,213 |
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2,509,133 |
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Gross Profit |
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471,941 |
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434,747 |
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1,711,768 |
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1,538,900 |
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
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402,186 |
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381,866 |
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1,197,556 |
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1,185,791 |
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Restructuring Charges |
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3,129 |
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7,343 |
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12,280 |
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18,766 |
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Interest Expense |
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20,964 |
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23,972 |
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63,975 |
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78,630 |
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Investment (Income) Expense, Net |
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(11,454 |
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3,836 |
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(33,735 |
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(10,354 |
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Other Expense, Net |
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1,256 |
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1,422 |
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7,507 |
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5,158 |
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Income Before Income Taxes |
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55,860 |
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16,308 |
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464,185 |
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260,909 |
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Provision for Income Taxes |
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17,394 |
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4,218 |
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117,049 |
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65,002 |
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Net Income |
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38,466 |
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12,090 |
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347,136 |
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195,907 |
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Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests |
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224 |
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237 |
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640 |
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835 |
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Net Income Attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders |
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$ |
38,242 |
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$ |
11,853 |
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$ |
346,496 |
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$ |
195,072 |
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Average Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding: |
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Basic |
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128,447 |
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128,426 |
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128,455 |
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128,572 |
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Diluted |
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129,949 |
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130,028 |
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129,052 |
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129,238 |
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Earnings per Share of Common Stock Attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.30 |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
2.68 |
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$ |
1.51 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.29 |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
2.66 |
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$ |
1.50 |
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
4
RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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February 28, |
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February 29, |
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February 28, |
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February 29, |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Net Income |
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$ |
38,466 |
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$ |
12,090 |
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$ |
347,136 |
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$ |
195,907 |
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
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Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of tax of $273;
$0; $3,216 and $0, respectively) |
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25,718 |
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(14,515 |
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102,880 |
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(21,980 |
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Pension and other postretirement benefit liability adjustments
(net of tax of $1,356; $1,335; $3,864 and $3,454, respectively) |
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4,719 |
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4,196 |
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13,623 |
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11,223 |
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Unrealized gain (loss) on securities and other (net of tax of $330; $0; $8 and $1, respectively) |
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(957 |
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559 |
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(787 |
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775 |
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Unrealized (loss) on derivatives (net of tax of $763; $1,275;
$6,425 and $1,001, respectively) |
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(2,554 |
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(5,565 |
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(21,043 |
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(4,402 |
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
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26,926 |
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(15,325 |
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94,673 |
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(14,384 |
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Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
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65,392 |
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(3,235 |
) |
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441,809 |
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181,523 |
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Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests |
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268 |
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229 |
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752 |
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849 |
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Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders |
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$ |
65,124 |
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$ |
(3,464 |
) |
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$ |
441,057 |
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$ |
180,674 |
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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Nine Months Ended |
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February 28, |
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February 29, |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
347,136 |
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$ |
195,907 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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109,119 |
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113,520 |
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Restructuring charges, net of payments |
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(3,830 |
) |
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(132 |
) |
Fair value adjustments to contingent earnout obligations |
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1,829 |
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- |
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Deferred income taxes |
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24,473 |
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2,505 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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31,157 |
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18,881 |
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Net (gain) on marketable securities |
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(29,652 |
) |
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(3,063 |
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Other |
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(394 |
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(371 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect from purchases and sales of businesses: |
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Decrease in receivables |
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181,032 |
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282,052 |
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(Increase) in inventory |
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(57,702 |
) |
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(73,566 |
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Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets |
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19,133 |
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19,747 |
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Increase (decrease) in accounts payable |
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31,825 |
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(70,286 |
) |
(Decrease) in accrued compensation and benefits |
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(1,107 |
) |
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(38,468 |
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Increase in accrued losses |
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3,054 |
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3,120 |
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(Decrease) in other accrued liabilities |
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(7,615 |
) |
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(68,906 |
) |
Other |
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