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      Mohawk Industries, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings


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      Mohawk Industries, Inc.

      19 Feb, 2015, 21:25 GMT

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      -- Record Q4 Adjusted EPS; 27% Increase Over PY

      -- Adjusted Operating Income Up 160 bps

      CALHOUN, Georgia, Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced 2014 fourth quarter net earnings of $147 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.00. Excluding unusual charges, net earnings were $167 million and EPS was $2.27, a 27% increase over last year's fourth quarter adjusted EPS and the highest Q4 adjusted EPS in the company's history. Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2014 were $1.95 billion, an increase of 1.4% versus the prior year's fourth quarter or approximately 5% on a constant exchange basis. For the fourth quarter of 2013, net sales were $1.92 billion, net earnings were $95 million and EPS was $1.29; excluding unusual charges, net earnings were $131 million and EPS was $1.79.

      For the twelve months ending December 31, 2014, net sales were $7.8 billion, an increase of 6% versus the prior year as reported or 7% on a constant exchange basis. Net earnings and EPS for the twelve month period were $532 million and $7.25, respectively. Net earnings excluding unusual charges were $598 million and adjusted EPS was $8.15, an increase of 24% over the twelve month adjusted EPS results in 2013. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2013, net sales were $7.3 billion, net earnings were $349 million and EPS was $4.82; excluding unusual charges, net earnings and EPS were $473 million and $6.55, respectively.

      Commenting on Mohawk Industries' fourth quarter performance, Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, Chairman and CEO, stated, "During the period, we significantly increased our adjusted operating income by 18% compared to the prior year as a result of productivity initiatives, aggressive cost containment and benefits from our acquisitions. We delivered solid results during the quarter, generating increased earnings even with negative translation impact from foreign currency. On a local basis, our European operations improved across all product categories in a challenging market. Across the enterprise, we reduced SG&A as a percentage of sales and held total dollars flat while still investing in growth areas of the business."

      Carpet segment net sales for the quarter were $780 million, up 4% over last year. Our adjusted operating income increased approximately 32% over the prior year to 11%, producing our best quarterly performance in over a decade. We continue to benefit from product innovation, enhanced raw material strategies, plant simplification, investments in state-of-the-art technologies and improved sales execution. In the quarter, we introduced SmartStrand® Forever Clean™, the next generation of our exclusive franchise, which was selected by retailers at the national flooring trade show in January as the most innovative new product in any flooring category. Forever Clean combines SmartStrand's luxurious softness and exceptional durability with exclusive Nanoloc™ spill protection for quick and easy clean-up. The company continued to expand its Continuum™ polyester offering, which is gaining momentum across all price points. In commercial carpet, the business improved both top line growth and margins as a result of enhanced design, productivity improvements and material optimization.

      Ceramic segment net sales for the quarter were $744 million, up 1% over last year as reported or 7% at a constant exchange rate. The segment's adjusted operating income grew 16% over the prior year, even with the impact of the declining euro and ruble; and the margin increased 150 basis points due to increased productivity as well as improved pricing and mix. In the U.S., the combined Dal-Tile and Marazzi organization is operating exceptionally well. The consolidated organization has enhanced the styling of our new products as we expand our offering of larger tile sizes, rectangles and planks, increasing our product mix and average selling prices. The company's new ceramic plant in Tennessee is on track to start up in the beginning of next year, with the building pad nearly complete. The company's ceramic sales in Mexico are growing rapidly from providing a complete product line of higher styled premium products and value priced products as well as expanding participation in the retail and new construction channels. Sales and margins in the company's European ceramic business grew by improving product mix, replacing inefficient manufacturing assets and reducing SG&A. Ceramic sales in Russia expanded significantly in local currency as consumers purchased ahead of anticipated price increases.

      Laminate and Wood segment net sales for the quarter were $459 million, decreasing approximately 2% over last year as reported and increasing 4% at a constant exchange rate. Adjusted operating margin for the segment was approximately 12%, growing 30 basis points over the prior year. Laminate sales in Europe benefited from the rapid acceptance of the new Quick-Step® Impressive™ collection with enhanced surface texture and water repellency. Construction of the company's LVT plant in Belgium has been completed, and the start-up is focused on new product development. During the period, the company purchased a New Zealand flooring distributor, which expands the company's distribution model successfully executed in the U.K., Eastern Europe and Australia. The integration of Spano into the company's European board business is largely complete, creating improved mix, increased operational efficiencies and reduced SG&A costs. In the U.S., wood flooring sales grew, with engineered wood sales rising substantially, while laminate sales were impacted by lower mix, product changes and inventory reductions by our customers.

      We anticipate stronger organic growth on a local basis in 2015, driven by improvements in the U.S. economy and the flooring market. In the U.S., rising consumer confidence supported by lower gasoline prices, low interest rates, increased home values and an improving job market should drive higher growth in our category. The U.S. dollar has recently strengthened considerably relative to the euro, ruble and other currencies and our translated results will be impacted. While we cannot affect the exchange rates, we are aggressively implementing productivity initiatives, SG&A reductions and other cost containment projects to minimize the impact. We will continue to invest in product innovation and operational improvements to drive our top line growth and margins. The first quarter of 2015 has four additional days, increasing sales 6%, and the fourth quarter will have four less days than in the same periods last year. Taking all of these factors into account, our guidance for first quarter earnings is $1.54 to $1.63 per share, excluding any restructuring charges and new acquisitions.

      In January, we announced the continuation of our aggressive acquisition strategy with the purchase of the IVC Group, and we anticipate that the transaction will close early in the second quarter. Recently, we also signed an agreement to purchase a small Eastern European ceramic manufacturer, with the transaction expected to be completed in the second quarter. We have a strong foundation for future growth in all flooring categories in North America, Europe, Russia, Asia and Australia as we enhance our position as the world's largest flooring manufacturer.

      ABOUT MOHAWK INDUSTRIES
      Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Bigelow, Daltile, Durkan, Karastan, Lees, Marazzi, Kerama Marazzi, Mohawk, Pergo, Unilin and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

      Certain of the statements in the immediately preceding paragraphs, particularly anticipating future performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies and similar matters and those that include the words "could," "should," "believes," "anticipates," "expects," and "estimates," or similar expressions constitute "forward-looking statements." For those statements, Mohawk claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will be accurate because they are based on many assumptions, which involve risks and uncertainties. The following important factors could cause future results to differ: changes in economic or industry conditions; competition; inflation in raw material prices and other input costs; energy costs and supply; timing and level of capital expenditures; timing and implementation of price increases for the Company's products; impairment charges; integration of acquisitions; international operations; introduction of new products; rationalization of operations; tax, product and other claims; litigation; and other risks identified in Mohawk's SEC reports and public announcements.

      Conference call Friday, February 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time
      The telephone number is 1-800-603-9255 for US/Canada and 1-706-634-2294 for International/Local. Conference ID # 64529911. A replay will be available until Friday, March 6, 2015 by dialing 855-859-2056 for US/local calls and 404-537-3406 for International/Local calls and entering Conference ID # 64529911.

      MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES










      Consolidated Statement of Operations


      Three Months Ended


      Twelve Months Ended

      (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)


      December

      31, 2014


      December

      31, 2013


      December

      31, 2014


      December

      31, 2013










      Net sales


      $ 1,951,446


      1,924,104


      7,803,446


      7,348,754

      Cost of sales


      1,409,843


      1,411,307


      5,649,254


      5,427,945

      Gross profit


      541,603


      512,797


      2,154,192


      1,920,809

      Selling, general and administrative expenses


      335,483


      361,809


      1,381,396


      1,373,878

      Operating income


      206,120


      150,988


      772,796


      546,931

      Interest expense


      20,623


      22,148


      98,207


      92,246

      Other expense (income), net


      9,737


      2,656


      10,698


      9,114

      Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes


      175,760


      126,184


      663,891


      445,571

      Income tax expense


      28,680


      15,420


      131,637


      78,385

      Earnings from continuing operations


      147,080


      110,764


      532,254


      367,186

      Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit of $268 and $1,050, respectively


      -


      (15,981)


      -


      (17,895)

      Net earnings including noncontrolling interest


      147,080


      94,783


      532,254


      349,291

      Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest


      212


      132


      289


      505

      Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.


      $ 146,868


      94,651


      531,965


      348,786










      Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.









      Income from continuing operations


      $ 2.01


      1.52


      7.30


      5.11

      Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes


      -


      (0.22)


      -


      (0.25)

      Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.


      $ 2.01


      1.30


      7.30


      4.86

      Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic


      72,905


      72,654


      72,837


      71,773










      Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.









      Income from continuing operations


      $ 2.00


      1.51


      7.25


      5.07

      Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes


      -


      (0.22)


      -


      (0.25)

      Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.


      $ 2.00


      1.29


      7.25


      4.82

      Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted


      73,452


      73,214


      73,363


      72,301




























      Other Financial Information









      (Amounts in thousands)









      Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities


      $ 338,765


      198,190


      662,188


      525,163

      Depreciation and amortization


      $ 95,665


      86,329


      345,570


      308,871

      Capital expenditures


      $ 170,224


      111,027


      561,804


      366,550










      Consolidated Balance Sheet Data








      (Amounts in thousands)















      December

      31, 2014


      December

      31, 2013

      ASSETS









      Current assets:









      Cash and cash equivalents






      $ 97,877


      54,066

      Receivables, net






      1,081,963


      1,062,875

      Inventories






      1,543,313


      1,572,325

      Prepaid expenses and other current assets






      257,333


      248,918

      Deferred income taxes






      151,784


      147,534

      Total current assets






      3,132,270


      3,085,718

      Property, plant and equipment, net






      2,703,210


      2,701,743

      Goodwill






      1,604,352


      1,736,092

      Intangible assets, net






      702,009


      811,602

      Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets






      143,703


      159,022

      Total assets






      $ 8,285,544


      8,494,177

      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY









      Current liabilities:









      Current portion of long-term debt and commercial paper






      $ 851,305


      127,218

      Accounts payable and accrued expenses






      1,104,509


      1,193,593

      Total current liabilities






      1,955,814


      1,320,811

      Long-term debt, less current portion






      1,402,135


      2,132,790

      Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities






      504,782


      570,270

      Total liabilities






      3,862,731


      4,023,871

      Total stockholders' equity






      4,422,813


      4,470,306

      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity






      $ 8,285,544


      8,494,177










      Segment Information


      Three Months Ended


      As of or for the

      Twelve Months Ended

      (Amounts in thousands)


      December

      31, 2014


      December

      31, 2013


      December

      31, 2014


      December

      31, 2013










      Net sales:









      Carpet


      $ 779,865


      747,143


      3,013,948


      2,986,096

      Ceramic


      743,619


      738,004


      3,015,279


      2,677,058

      Laminate and Wood


      458,728


      466,082


      1,890,567


      1,792,260

      Intersegment sales


      (30,766)


      (27,125)


      (116,348)


      (106,660)

      Consolidated net sales


      $ 1,951,446


      1,924,104


      7,803,446


      7,348,754










      Operating income (loss):









      Carpet


      $ 84,759


      60,087


      255,938


      209,023

      Ceramic


      82,793


      57,637


      351,113


      209,825

      Laminate and Wood


      45,004


      40,290


      194,734


      159,365

      Corporate and eliminations


      (6,436)


      (7,026)


      (28,989)


      (31,282)

      Consolidated operating income


      $ 206,120


      150,988


      772,796


      546,931










      Assets:









      Carpet






      $ 1,986,081


      1,786,085

      Ceramic






      3,542,594


      3,787,785

      Laminate and Wood






      2,542,566


      2,716,759

      Corporate and eliminations






      214,303


      203,548

      Consolidated assets






      $ 8,285,544


      8,494,177










      Reconciliation of Net Earnings Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. to Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.

      (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)














      Three Months Ended


      Twelve Months Ended







      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013

      Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.


      $ 146,868


      94,651


      531,965


      348,786

      Adjusting items:









      Restructuring, acquisition, integration-related costs and disposal of subsidiary


      26,649


      37,812


      63,556


      113,420

      Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)


      -


      -


      -


      31,041

      Discontinued operations


      -


      16,249


      -


      18,945

      Legal reserve


      -


      -


      10,000


      -

      Bond redemption


      3,472


      -


      18,922


      -

      Deferred loan costs


      -


      -


      1,080


      490

      Interest on 3.85% senior notes


      -


      -


      -


      3,559

      Income taxes


      (10,444)


      (17,621)


      (27,856)


      (42,841)

      Adjusted net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.


      $ 166,545


      131,091


      597,667


      473,400














      Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.


      2.27


      1.79


      8.15


      6.55

      Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted


      73,452


      73,214


      73,363


      72,301














      Reconciliation of Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share on a Constant Exchange Rate






























      Three Months Ended













      December 31, 2014





      Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.


      $ 2.27





      Adjustment to constant exchange rate


      0.09





      Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. on a constant exchange rate


      $ 2.36


















      Reconciliation of Total Debt to Net Debt










      (Amounts in thousands)















      December 31, 2014









      Current portion of long-term debt and commercial paper


      $ 851,305









      Long-term debt, less current portion


      1,402,135









      Less: Cash and cash equivalents


      97,877









      Net Debt


      $ 2,155,563






















      Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA










      (Amounts in thousands)









      Trailing Twelve





      Three Months Ended


      Months Ended





      March 29, 2014


      June 28, 2014


      September 27, 2014


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2014

      Operating income


      130,735


      222,248


      213,693


      206,120


      772,796

      Other (expense) income


      (4,890)


      1,555


      2,374


      (9,737)


      (10,698)

      Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interest


      28


      (111)


      6


      (212)


      (289)

      Depreciation and amortization


      80,984


      83,754


      85,167


      95,665


      345,570

      EBITDA


      206,857


      307,446


      301,240


      291,836


      1,107,379

      Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs


      11,725


      11,169


      14,013


      26,649


      63,556

      Legal reserve


      -


      -


      10,000


      -


      10,000

      Adjusted EBITDA


      218,582


      318,615


      325,253


      318,485


      1,180,935














      Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA










      1.8














      Reconciliation of Net Sales to Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate











      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended


      Twelve Months Ended







      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013



      Net sales


      $ 1,951,446


      1,924,104


      7,803,446


      7,348,754



      Adjustment to net sales on a constant exchange rate


      72,152


      -


      56,052


      -



      Net sales on a constant exchange rate


      $ 2,023,598


      1,924,104


      7,859,498


      7,348,754
















      Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Segment Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate









      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended







      Ceramic


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013







      Net sales


      $ 743,619


      738,004







      Adjustment to segment net sales on a constant exchange rate


      44,742


      -







      Segment net sales on a constant exchange rate


      $ 788,361


      738,004




















      Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Segment Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate









      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended







      Laminate and Wood


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013







      Net sales


      $ 458,728


      466,082







      Adjustment to segment net sales on a constant exchange rate


      27,411


      -







      Segment net sales on a constant exchange rate


      $ 486,139


      466,082




















      Reconciliation of Gross Profit to Adjusted Gross Profit











      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended


      Twelve Months Ended







      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013



      Gross Profit


      $ 541,603


      512,797


      2,154,192


      1,920,809



      Adjustments to gross profit:











      Restructuring and integration-related costs


      11,568


      16,707


      31,222


      49,151



      Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)


      -


      -


      -


      31,041



      Adjusted gross profit


      $ 553,171


      529,504


      2,185,414


      2,001,001



      Adjusted gross profit as a percent of net sales


      28.3%


      27.5%


      28.0%


      27.2%
















      Reconciliation of Selling, General and Administrative Expenses to Adjusted Selling, General and Administrative Expenses







      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended









      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013







      Selling, general and administrative expenses

      $ 335,483


      361,809







      Adjustments to selling, general and administrative expenses:










      Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs

      (3,127)


      (19,644)







      Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses

      $ 332,356


      342,165







      Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales

      17.0%


      17.8%




















      Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income










      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended


      Twelve Months Ended







      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013



      Operating income


      $ 206,120


      150,988


      772,796


      546,931



      Adjustments to operating income:











      Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs

      14,695


      36,351


      63,556


      111,939



      Legal reserve


      -


      -


      10,000


      -



      Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)

      -


      -


      -


      31,041



      Adjusted operating income

      $ 220,815


      187,339


      846,352


      689,911



      Adjusted operating income as a percent of net sales

      11.3%


      9.7%


      10.8%


      9.4%
















      Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income on a Constant Exchange Rate










      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended











      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013







      Operating income


      $ 206,120


      150,988







      Adjustments to operating income


      14,695


      36,351







      Adjustments to operating income on a constant exchange rate

      8,050


      -







      Adjusted operating income on constant exchange rate

      $ 228,865


      187,339







      Adjusted operating income as a percent of net sales

      11.3%


      9.7%




















      Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income









      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended


      Twelve Months Ended



      Carpet


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013



      Operating income


      $ 84,759


      60,087


      255,938


      209,023



      Adjustment to segment operating income:











      Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs

      1,999


      6,005


      1,999


      13,603



      Legal reserve


      -


      -


      10,000


      -



      Adjusted segment operating income

      $ 86,758


      66,092


      267,937


      222,626



      Adjusted operating income as a percent of net sales

      11.1%


      8.8%


      8.9%


      7.5%
















      Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income









      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended


      Twelve Months Ended



      Ceramic


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013



      Operating income


      $ 82,793


      57,637


      351,113


      209,825



      Adjustments to segment operating income:










      Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs

      2,905


      15,982


      9,330


      42,876



      Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)

      -


      -


      -


      31,041



      Adjusted segment operating income

      $ 85,698


      73,619


      360,443


      283,742



      Adjusted operating income as a percent of net sales

      11.5%


      10.0%


      12.0%


      10.6%
















      Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income on a Constant Exchange Rate







      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended







      Ceramic



      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013







      Operating income


      $ 82,793


      57,637







      Adjustments to operating income


      2,905


      15,982







      Adjustments to operating income on a constant exchange rate

      4,493


      -







      Adjusted operating income on constant exchange rate

      $ 90,191


      73,619







      Adjusted operating income as a percent of net sales

      11.4%


      10.0%




















      Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income









      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended


      Twelve Months Ended



      Laminate and Wood


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013



      Operating income


      $ 45,004


      40,290


      194,734


      159,365



      Adjustment to segment operating income:










      Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs

      9,424


      13,852


      38,788


      54,235



      Adjusted segment operating income

      $ 54,428


      54,142


      233,522


      213,600



      Adjusted operating income as a percent of net sales

      11.9%


      11.6%


      12.4%


      11.9%
















      Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income on a Constant Exchange Rate







      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended







      Laminate and Wood


      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013







      Operating income


      $ 45,004


      40,290







      Adjustments to operating income

      9,424


      13,852







      Adjustments to operating income on a constant exchange rate

      3,557


      -







      Adjusted operating income on constant exchange rate

      $ 57,985


      54,142







      Adjusted operating income as a percent of net sales

      11.9%


      11.6%




















      Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes to Adjusted Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes





      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended











      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013







      Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

      $ 175,760


      126,184







      Adjustments to earnings from continuing operations before income taxes:










      Restructuring, acquisition, integration-related costs and disposal of subsidiary

      26,649


      37,812







      Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)

      -


      -







      Legal reserve

      -


      -







      Bond redemption

      3,472


      -







      Deferred loan costs

      -


      -







      Interest on 3.85% senior notes

      -


      -







      Adjusted earnings before income taxes

      $ 205,881


      163,996

































      Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense to Adjusted Income Tax Expense










      (Amounts in thousands)















      Three Months Ended











      December 31, 2014


      December 31, 2013







      Income tax expense



      $ 28,680


      15,420







      Income tax effect of adjusting items


      10,444


      17,353







      Adjusted income tax expense


      $ 39,124


      32,773




















      Adjusted income tax rate


      19%


      20%

































      Proforma Net Sales and Operating Income Adjusted by FX










      (Amounts in thousands)


      Twelve Months Ended











      December 31, 2014











      Net Sales


      Operating Income







      Net Sales and Operating Income as reported

      $ 7,803,446


      772,796







      FX adjustments using average rates of Euro/USD: 1.14 and Ruble/USD: 61.0

      (392,838)


      (56,436)







      Proforma Net Sales and Operating Income Adjusted by FX

      $ 7,410,608


      716,360




















      The Company believes it is useful for itself and investors to review, as applicable, both GAAP and the above non-GAAP measures in order to assess the performance of the Company's business for planning and forecasting in subsequent periods. In particular, the Company believes excluding the impact of restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs is useful because it allows investors to evaluate our performance for different periods on a more comparable basis.














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