-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Rt7Hx4tXFqaBOcVedgpp4SnfjPOa7jtJpqdGWWDoC38Pt7nlzRydcSZgM1hpgSNe On4rpurxU2B+87v96sXerA== 0000950153-04-000381.txt : 20040217 0000950153-04-000381.hdr.sgml : 20040216 20040217093731 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950153-04-000381 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040216 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20040217 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EAGLE PICHER DEVELOPMENT CO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001059568 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 311215706 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-49957-03 FILM NUMBER: 04603379 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O EAGLE PICHER INDUSTRIES INC STREET 2: 11201 NORTH TATUM BLVD., SUITE110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 BUSINESS PHONE: (602)652-9600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O EAGLE PICHER INDUSTRIES INC STREET 2: 11201 NORTH TATUM BLVD., SUITE110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EAGLE PICHER FAR EAST INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001059570 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 311235685 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-49957-04 FILM NUMBER: 04603378 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O EAGLE PICHER INDUSTRIES INC STREET 2: 11201 NORTH TATUM BLVD., SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 BUSINESS PHONE: 5137217010 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O EAGLE PICHER INDUSTRIES INC STREET 2: 11201 NORTH TATUM BLVD., SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EAGLE PICHER FILTRATION & MINERALS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001059572 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 311188662 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-49957-06 FILM NUMBER: 04603376 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11201 N TATUM BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 BUSINESS PHONE: 6026529600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11201 N TATUM BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: EAGLE PICHER MINERALS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980410 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HILLSDALE TOOL & MANUFACTURING CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001059573 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 380946293 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MI FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-49957-07 FILM NUMBER: 04603374 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11201 N TATUM BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 BUSINESS PHONE: 6026529600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11201 N TATUM BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EAGLE PICHER TECHNOLOGIES LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001059576 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 311587660 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-49957-09 FILM NUMBER: 04603375 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11201 N TATUM BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 BUSINESS PHONE: 6026529600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11201 N TATUM BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EAGLE PICHER INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000030927 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 310268670 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-49957 FILM NUMBER: 04603377 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11201 NORTH TATUM BLVD. STREET 2: SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 BUSINESS PHONE: (602)652-9600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11201 NORTH TATUM BLVD. STREET 2: SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: EAGLE PICHER INDUSTRIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: EAGLE PICHER CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19660921 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EAGLE PICHER HOLDINGS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001059364 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLES & PASSENGER CAR BODIES [3711] IRS NUMBER: 133989553 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-49971 FILM NUMBER: 04603380 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11201 NORTH TATUM BLVD. STREET 2: SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 BUSINESS PHONE: (602)652-9600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11201 NORTH TATUM BLVD. STREET 2: SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DAISY PARTS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001059567 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 381406772 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MI FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-49957-02 FILM NUMBER: 04603381 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O EAGLE PICHER INDUSTRIES INC STREET 2: 11201 NORTH TATUM BLVD., SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 BUSINESS PHONE: (602)652-9600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O EAGLE PICHER INDUSTRIES INC STREET 2: 11201 NORTH TATUM BLVD., SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EPMR CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001059575 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 382185909 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MI FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-49957-08 FILM NUMBER: 04603373 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11201 N TATUM BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 BUSINESS PHONE: 6026529600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11201 N TATUM BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 110 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85028 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MICHIGAN AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980410 8-K 1 p68798e8vk.htm 8-K e8vk
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 16, 2004

(Commission File Number) 333-49957-01

EaglePicher Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware
(State of incorporation)
  13-3989553
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

3402 East University Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85034

(Address of Registrant’s principal executive office)

(602) 794-9600
(Registrant’s telephone number)

                 
    STATE OR OTHER        
    JURISDICTION OF   I.R.S. EMPLOYER
    INCORPORATION OR   IDENTIFICATION
NAME OF REGISTRANT   ORGANIZATION   NUMBER

 
 
EaglePicher Incorporated
  Ohio     31-0268670  
Carpenter Enterprises, Inc.
  Michigan     38-2752092  
Daisy Parts, Inc.
  Michigan     38-1406772  
Eagle-Picher Far East, Inc.
  Delaware     31-1235685  
EaglePicher Filtration & Minerals, Inc.
  Nevada     31-1188662  
EaglePicher Technologies, LLC
  Delaware     31-1587660  
EaglePicher Automotive, Inc.
  Michigan     38-0946293  
EaglePicher Pharmaceutical Services, LLC
  Delaware     74-3071334  

 


ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
SIGNATURES
Exhibit Index
EXHIBIT 99.1


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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

     (a)     Not applicable.

     (b)     Not applicable.

     (c)     Exhibits.

  99.1   Press Release, dated February 16, 2004

ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

     EaglePicher Holdings, Inc. issued a press release on February 16, 2004 reporting financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2003. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

     The information being furnished under Item 12 of this report shall not be considered “filed” for purposes of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities thereof, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except to the extent specifically provided in any such filing.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     Date: February 16, 2004

             
    EAGLEPICHER HOLDINGS, INC
             
    By:   Thomas R. Pilholski
       
        Name:   Thomas R. Pilholski
        Title:   Senior Vice President and Chief
            Financial Officer

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     Date: February 16, 2004

             
    EAGLEPICHER INCORPORATED
             
    By:   Thomas R. Pilholski
       
        Name:   Thomas R. Pilholski
        Title:   Senior Vice President and Chief
            Financial Officer

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     Date: February 16, 2004

             
    CARPENTER ENTERPRISES, INC.
             
    By:   Thomas R. Pilholski
       
        Name:   Thomas R. Pilholski
        Title:   Senior Vice President and Chief
            Financial Officer

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     Date: February 16, 2004

             
    DAISY PARTS, INC.
             
    By:   Thomas R. Pilholski
       
        Name:   Thomas R. Pilholski
        Title:   Vice President

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     Date: February 16, 2004

             
    EAGLE-PICHER FAR EAST, INC.
             
    By:   Thomas R. Pilholski
       
        Name:   Thomas R. Pilholski
        Title:   Vice President

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     Date: February 16, 2004

             
    EAGLEPICHER FILTRATION & MINERALS,
INC.
             
    By:   Thomas R. Pilholski
       
        Name:   Thomas R. Pilholski
        Title:   Vice President

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     Date: February 16, 2004

             
    EAGLEPICHER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
             
    By:   Bradley J. Waters
       
        Name:   Bradley J. Waters
        Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial
            Officer

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     Date: February 16, 2004

             
    EAGLEPICHER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
             
    By:   Thomas R. Pilholski
       
        Name:   Thomas R. Pilholski
        Title:   Vice President

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     Date: February 16, 2004

             
    EAGLEPICHER PHARMACEUTICAL
SERVICES, INC.
             
    By:   Thomas R. Pilholski
       
        Name:   Thomas R. Pilholski
        Title:   Vice President

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Exhibit Index

     
Exhibit No.   Description

 
99.1   Press Release, dated February 16, 2004

12 EX-99.1 3 p68798exv99w1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 exv99w1

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

EaglePicher Incorporated

      Contact:
Tom Pilholski (602) 794-9600

EAGLEPICHER HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES

FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2003 FINANCIAL RESULTS

     PHOENIX, Arizona, February 16, 2004 – EaglePicher Holdings, Inc. announces its fiscal year 2003 financial results and the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Included in this press release is a summary discussion of Sales, Earnings and Cash Flows. We have also included a copy of our balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows. To obtain a more detailed discussion of our financial condition and results of operations, see the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Form 10-K, which will be filed with the SEC on February 17, 2004 at www.sec.gov. You can obtain an immediate copy of our Form 10-K by visiting our web site at www.eaglepicher.com, under Investor Relations/ SEC Filings/ Form 10-K Year Ended 2003.

     Fourth Quarter of 2003

          Sales

     Net sales increased $12.1 million, or 7.2%, to $180.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2003 from $168.4 million in the prior year. This increase was due to 36.9% increase in our Technologies Segment’s Power Group and a 10.6% increase in our Automotive Segment’s Wolverine business, partially offset by decreases of 1.6% in our Automotive Segment’s Hillsdale business and 1.1% in our Filtration and Minerals Segment.

          Earnings

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     Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes improved $2.9 million from a loss of $3.7 million in 2002 to $0.8 million in 2003. This change was primarily the result of the following favorable/ (unfavorable) specific items (in million of dollars):

         
a. Loss from divestitures in 2002
  $ 0.4  
b. Restructuring in 2002
    2.9  
c. Insurance related losses in 2003
    (0.2 )
d. Increased depreciation expense due to accelerated lives
    (1.1 )
e. Goodwill amortization expense (no longer amortized in 2003)
    3.9  

     The remaining $3.0 million of unfavorable earnings represents $3.6 million of operating improvements as a result of increased sales and productivity initiatives which was more than offset by $4.2 million of preferred stock dividend accruals, and $2.4 million of higher interest expense due to higher average debt levels as a result of our August 2003 refinancings.

          Cash Flows and Net Debt

     Cash flow was strong in the fourth quarter of 2003 as our net debt (total debt on the balance sheet plus the obligations of our asset-backed securitization less cash on our balance sheet) was reduced by $46.4 million to $354.6 million at November 30, 2003 from $401.0 million at August 31, 2003. The improvement was due to the strong operating performance and improvements in working capital performance. During the quarter, we made $7.1 million of investments to increase our ownership interest from 50% to a controlling 62% in EaglePicher Horizon Batteries LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of a next generation lead-acid woven battery technology, and a 60% controlling investment in EP NTZ Micro Filtration, LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of next generation micro-filtration products and solutions for automotive suppliers.

     Full Year 2003

          Sales

     Net sales increased $17.3 million, or 2.6%, to $685.4 in 2003 from $668.1 in 2002. Excluding sales from our Precision Products business within our Technologies Segment, which we divested in July 2002, net sales increased $20.7 million, or 3.1%.

     This increase was due to strong increases of 37.5% in our Technologies Segment’s Power Group and 13.2% in our Automotive Segment’s Wolverine business, partially offset by decreases of 5.5% in our Automotive Segment’s Hillsdale business and 4.3% in our Filtration and Minerals Segment.

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     The substantial increase in our Power Group sales is primarily due to new defense contracts, improved pricing and increased defense spending. The lower Hillsdale sales are primarily related to the 4.0%-4.5% decrease in overall North American light vehicle production levels in 2003 and the phase-out of three programs. The strong increase in our Wolverine division sales, despite lower North American vehicle production, was attributed to new programs and applications generating 6.3% volume growth and 6.8% favorable foreign exchange rates as a result of the strengthening of the Euro.

          Earnings

     Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes improved $41.7 million from a loss of $30.1 million in 2002 to income of $11.6 million in 2003. This change was primarily the result of the following favorable/ (unfavorable) specific items (in million of dollars):

         
a. Loss from divestitures in 2002
  $ 6.5  
b. Restructuring in 2002
    5.9  
c. Insurance related gains in 2003 and losses in 2002
    11.4  
d. Write-off of deferred financing costs in 2003
    (6.3 )
e. Goodwill amortization expense (no longer amortized in 2003)
    15.4  

     The remaining $8.8 million represents $13.0 million of operating improvements as a result of increased sales and productivity initiatives partially offset by $4.2 million of preferred stock dividend accruals.

          Cash Flows and Net Debt

     We experienced very positive cash flow in 2003. Operating activities used $1.0 million in cash during 2003 compared to providing $75.9 million in 2002. In 2002, cash flows from operating activities were impacted by our net loss of $36.8 million, which was offset by non-cash charges of $65.0 million from depreciation and amortization, $6.5 million from losses from divestitures, $6.1 million from deferred income taxes, and $3.1 million from insurance related losses, which results in cash sources of $43.9 million compared to a similarly calculated amount in 2003 of $60.0 million. The 2003 amount of $60.0 million, an improvement of $16.1 million, or 36.7%, over 2002, is comprised of our net income of $2.8 million, and non-cash charges of $50.8 million from depreciation and amortization, $4.2 million for preferred stock dividends accrued, $4.2 million from loss from discontinued operations, and $6.3 million from the write-off of deferred financing costs, partially offset by non-cash insurance gains of $8.3 million.

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     The operating cash flow for 2002 was also increased by $32.0 million due to changes in certain assets and liabilities, resulting in net cash provided by operating activities of $75.9 million, primarily due to $46.5 million of proceeds from the sale of receivables to our accounts receivable asset-backed securitization, which was partially offset primarily by increases in our percentage of completion accounting working capital needs and decreases in accrued liabilities.

     The operating cash flow for 2003 was reduced by $61.0 million due to changes in certain assets and liabilities, resulting in net cash used in operating activities of $1.0 million. This was primarily due to:

a.     $46.5 million use of cash to pay off all the obligations of EaglePicher Funding Corporation;

b.     $3.1 million of cash generated from the better management of the primary working capital areas of accounts receivable, inventories, and accounts payable;

c.     $7.8 million of cash received from insurance settlements;

d.     approximately $15.0 million for payments on restructuring and legal matters which were expensed in 2002; and

e.     $10.3 million increase in production on long-term defense contracts where costs are incurred before shipments or milestone billings are made and collected; this was primarily driven by a 37.5% increase in our Power Group revenues within our Technologies Segment.

     Our investing activities used $23.6 million in cash during 2003 compared to using $7.9 million in 2002. The 2003 amount primarily includes $16.2 million for capital expenditures and $7.6 million for the purchase of intangibles and investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries. The 2002 amount primarily includes $16.3 million for capital expenditures, which was partially offset by $10.0 million of proceeds from the sale of businesses. We expect our capital expenditures to be between $35.0 million to $40.0 million in 2004, and our investments in unconsolidated or consolidated ventures to be between $8.0 million and $10.0 million.

     Our financing activities provided $37.1 million of cash during 2003 compared to using $67.4 million during 2002. During 2003, we refinanced and incurred an additional $39.5 million of debt ($250.0 million of senior unsecured notes were issued to redeem $210.5 million of our existing $220.0 million of senior subordinated notes). These additional proceeds were used to

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reduce lower rate bank debt and the obligations of our accounts receivable asset-backed securitization. During 2002, we used $34.7 million to reduce our revolving credit facility, primarily from proceeds associated with the sale of our receivables to our accounts receivable asset-backed securitization. Also during 2002, regularly scheduled debt payments and divestitures resulted in a $32.5 million decline in our long-term debt.

     Our net debt (total debt on the balance sheet plus the obligations of our asset-backed securitization less cash on our balance sheet) was reduced by $34.1 million to $354.6 million at November 30, 2003 from $388.7 million at November 30, 2002. The improvement was due to the strong operating performance and improvements in working capital performance, as discussed above.

     Q4 and Full Year 2003 Earnings Conference Call

     On Wednesday, February 18, 2004, we will also host a conference call to discuss our progress and performance for the quarter and the outlook for the future, followed by a question and answer session. The conference call, which may include forward looking statements, will be web cast and is scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (10:00 am Pacific). The audio portion of the conference call may be accessed by dialing (800) 893-5903 or +1 (706) 679-3901 for international callers a few minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Callers should ask for the EaglePicher 4th Quarter Conference Call hosted by Tom Scherpenberg, vice president and treasurer.

     To attend the web cast portion of this meeting, you must first register. Please click (or cut/paste into your web browser) the following link to see more information about and to register for this meeting:

     https://intercall.webex.com/intercall/j.php?ED=80474571&RG=1

Once you have registered for the meeting, you will receive an email message confirming your registration and providing the information that you will need to join. A replay of the conference call and web cast will be available on our web site following the call at http://www.eaglepicher.com/EaglePicherInternet/About_EaglePicher/InvestorRelatio ns.htm.

     Reconciliation of Net Debt to our GAAP Financial Measure

     The following is a reconciliation of our Net Debt to our GAAP balance sheet as of November 30, 2002, August 31, 2003, and November 30, 2003 (in millions of dollars):

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    November 30,   August 31,   November 30,
    2002   2003   2003
   
 
 
Current portion of debt on our balance sheet
  $ 18.6     $ 3.2     $ 13.3  
Long-term portion of debt on our balance sheet
    355.1       421.8       408.6  
Obligations of our accounts receivable asset- backed securitization
    46.5              
Cash on our balance sheet
    (31.5 )     (24.0 )     (67.3 )
 
   
     
     
 
Net debt
  $ 388.7     $ 401.0     $ 354.6  
 
   
     
     
 

EaglePicher Incorporated, founded in 1843 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of innovative, advanced technology and industrial products and services for space, defense, environmental, automotive, medical, filtration, pharmaceutical, nuclear power, semiconductor and commercial applications worldwide. The company has 4,000 employees and operates more than 30 plants in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the U.K. and Germany. Additional information on the company is available on the Internet at www.eaglepicher.com.

EaglePicher Holdings, Inc. is the parent of EaglePicher Incorporated.

EaglePicher™ is a trademark of EaglePicher Incorporated.

This news release contains statements that, to the extent that they are not recitations of historical fact, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking information involves risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to maintain existing relationships with customers, demand for our products, our ability to successfully implement productivity improvements and/or cost reduction initiatives; and our ability to develop, market and sell new products, our ability to obtain raw materials, increased government regulation or changing regulatory policies resulting in higher costs and/or restricting output, increased price competition, currency fluctuations, general economic conditions, acquisitions and divestitures, technological developments and changes in the competitive environment in which we operate, as well as factors discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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EaglePicher Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
November 30, 2002 and 2003
(in thousands of dollars, except share and per share amounts)

                   
      2002   2003
     
 
ASSETS
               
Current Assets:
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 31,522     $ 67,320  
 
Receivables, net of doubtful accounts of $435 in 2002 and $1,136 in 2003
    19,979       25,943  
 
Retained interest in EaglePicher Funding Corporation, net of allowance of $700 in 2002 and $712 in 2003
    29,400       63,335  
 
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
    16,942       28,433  
 
Inventories
    45,504       53,205  
 
Assets of discontinued operations
    28,899       4,441  
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    15,363       10,394  
 
Deferred income taxes
    10,798       8,526  
 
   
     
 
 
    198,407       261,597  
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
    173,658       151,894  
Goodwill
    159,640       159,640  
Prepaid Pension
    54,796       56,891  
Other Assets, net
    26,540       33,516  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 613,041     $ 663,538  
 
 
   
     
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
               
Current Liabilities:
               
 
Accounts payable
  $ 83,178     $ 89,274  
 
Current portion of long-term debt
    18,625       13,300  
 
Compensation and employee benefits
    18,689       15,783  
 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
    944       2,098  
 
Accrued divestiture reserve
    17,662       9,297  
 
Liabilities of discontinued operations
    4,305       956  
 
Other accrued liabilities
    36,380       32,984  
 
   
     
 
 
    179,783       163,692  
Long-term Debt, net of current portion
    355,100       408,570  
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
    17,635       17,418  
Other Long-Term Liabilities
    10,128       9,649  
11.75% Cumulative Redeemable Exchangeable Preferred Stock; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 14,191 shares issued and outstanding (Mandatorily Redeemable at $10,000 per share on March 1, 2008)
          154,416  
 
   
     
 
 
    562,646       753,745  
 
   
     
 
11.75% Cumulative Redeemable Exchangeable Preferred Stock; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 14,191 shares issued and outstanding (Mandatorily Redeemable at $10,000 per share on March 1, 2008)
    137,973        
 
   
     
 
Commitments and Contingencies
               
Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit):
               
 
Common stock; $0.01 par value each; 1,000,000 shares authorized and issued
    10       10  
 
Additional paid-in capital
    99,991       92,810  
 
Accumulated deficit
    (175,112 )     (184,543 )
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (4,376 )     1,516  
 
Treasury stock, at cost, 66,500 shares in 2002
    (8,091 )      
 
   
     
 
 
    (87,578 )     (90,207 )
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 613,041     $ 663,538  
 
 
   
     
 

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EaglePicher Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
Years Ended November 30, 2001, 2002 and 2003
(in thousands of dollars, except share and per share amounts)

                           
      2001   2002   2003
     
 
 
Net Sales
  $ 657,324     $ 668,143     $ 685,426  
 
   
     
     
 
Operating Costs and Expenses:
                       
 
Cost of products sold (exclusive of depreciation)
    532,165       521,821       522,277  
 
Selling and administrative
    52,468       63,731       63,211  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    41,601       46,510       48,069  
 
Goodwill amortization
    15,385       15,392        
 
Restructuring
    14,163       5,898        
 
Loss from divestitures
    2,105       6,497        
 
Insurance related losses (gains)
          3,100       (8,279 )
 
   
     
     
 
 
    657,887       662,949       625,278  
 
   
     
     
 
Operating Income (Loss)
    (563 )     5,194       60,148  
 
Interest expense
    (35,406 )     (36,812 )     (36,511 )
 
Preferred stock dividends accrued
                (4,169 )
 
Other income (expense), net
    3,566       1,516       (1,583 )
 
Write-off of deferred financing costs
                (6,327 )
 
   
     
     
 
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Taxes
    (32,403 )     (30,102 )     11,558  
 
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
    (10,171 )     1,938       2,837  
 
   
     
     
 
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
    (22,232 )     (32,040 )     8,721  
Discontinued Operations:
                       
 
Loss from operations of discontinued businesses, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(745), $663 and $0
    (1,323 )     (4,792 )     (1,683 )
 
Loss on disposal of discontinued business, net of income tax benefit of $6,084 in 2001 and $600 in 2003
    (30,416 )           (4,195 )
 
   
     
     
 
Net Income (Loss)
    (53,971 )     (36,832 )     2,843  
Preferred Stock Dividends Accreted or Accrued
    (13,282 )     (14,887 )     (12,274 )
 
   
     
     
 
Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders
  $ (67,253 )   $ (51,719 )   $ (9,431 )
 
   
     
     
 
Basic and Diluted Loss per Share Applicable to Common Shareholders:
                       
 
Loss from Continuing Operations
  $ (36.18 )   $ (48.63 )   $ (3.66 )
 
Loss from Discontinued Operations
    (32.33 )     (4.97 )     (6.05 )
 
   
     
     
 
 
Net Loss
  $ (68.51 )   $ (53.60 )   $ (9.71 )
 
   
     
     
 

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EaglePicher Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended November 30, 2001, 2002 and 2003
(in thousands of dollars)

                               
          2001   2002   2003
         
 
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
                       
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (53,971 )   $ (36,832 )   $ 2,843  
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
                       
   
Depreciation and amortization
    60,703       65,033       50,786  
   
Preferred stock dividends accrued
                4,169  
   
Loss on disposal for discontinued operations
    30,416             4,195  
   
Loss from divestitures
    2,105       6,497        
   
Insurance related losses (gains)
          3,100       (8,279 )
   
Write-off of deferred financing costs
                6,327  
   
Deferred income taxes
    (9,344 )     6,147       (79 )
   
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of divestitures:
                       
     
Sale of receivables, net
          46,475       (46,475 )
     
Receivables
    (3,169 )     (857 )     6,576  
     
Inventories
    4,674       (1,463 )     (7,701 )
     
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings and billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings, net
    (412 )     (7,342 )     (10,337 )
     
Accounts payable
    27,214       (276 )     4,242  
     
Accrued liabilities
    3,694       (7,343 )     (14,467 )
     
Proceeds from insurance
                7,848  
     
Other, net
    (1,803 )     2,729       (606 )
 
   
     
     
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    60,107       75,868       (958 )
 
   
     
     
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
                       
 
Proceeds from sales of divisions
          10,027        
 
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment, and other, net
          639       238  
 
Capital expenditures
    (34,184 )     (16,314 )     (16,269 )
 
Purchase of intangibles
                (3,172 )
 
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries
          (2,299 )     (4,426 )
 
Other, net
    (247 )            
 
 
   
     
     
 
   
Net cash used in investing activities
    (34,431 )     (7,947 )     (23,629 )
 
   
     
     
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
                       
 
Reduction of long-term debt
    (18,946 )     (32,527 )     (19,000 )
 
Redemption of senior subordinated notes
                (210,500 )
 
Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving credit agreements
    6,229       (34,736 )     (121,500 )
 
Issuance (acquisition) of treasury stock
    (2,162 )     (159 )     910  
 
Proceeds from the New Credit Agreement and Senior Unsecured Notes
                398,000  
 
Payment of deferred financing costs
                (10,844 )
 
Other, net
    (872 )            
 
 
   
     
     
 
   
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (15,751 )     (67,422 )     37,066  
 
   
     
     
 
Net Cash Provided by Discontinued Operations
    7,476       5,244       17,398  
 
   
     
     
 
Effect of Exchange Rates on Cash
    (248 )     1,159       5,921  
 
   
     
     
 
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    17,153       6,902       35,798  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of year
    7,467       24,620       31,522  
 
   
     
     
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of year
  $ 24,620     $ 31,522     $ 67,320  
 
 
   
     
     
 
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
                       
 
Equipment acquisitions financed by capital leases
  $     $     $ 1,105  
 
 
   
     
     
 
 
Equipment acquired by accounts payable
  $     $     $ 1,854  
 
 
   
     
     
 

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