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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2001.

OR

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

For the transition period from __________________ to ____________________.

Commission file number 001-16583

ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE 58-2632672
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)

1420 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3002
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(404) 853-1400
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

None
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(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed
Since Last Report)

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 [ X ] No [ ]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock - $0.01 Par Value - 41,311,469 shares as of December 31, 2001.
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ACUITY BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page No.
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<S> <C>
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) -
NOVEMBER 30, 2001 AND AUGUST 31, 2001 3

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) -
THREE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2001 AND 2000 4

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) -
THREE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2001 AND 2000 5

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) 6

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 12

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT
MARKET RISK 14

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 15

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS 15

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 15

SIGNATURES 16

INDEX TO EXHIBITS 17
</TABLE>
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
(In thousands, except share and per-share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
November 30, August 31,
2001 2001
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,427 $ 10,337
Receivables, less reserves for doubtful accounts of $9,076 at November 30,
2001 and $8,195 at August 31, 2001 300,418 297,762
Inventories, at the lower of cost (on a first-in, first-out basis) or market 224,884 210,783
Deferred income taxes 17,069 16,326
Prepayments and other current assets 30,026 23,908
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Total Current Assets 587,824 559,116
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Property, Plant, and Equipment, at cost:
Land 16,147 16,009
Buildings and leasehold improvements 162,294 161,779
Machinery and equipment 342,464 326,160
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Total Property, Plant, and Equipment 520,905 503,948
Less-Accumulated depreciation and amortization 266,443 255,525
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Property, Plant, and Equipment-net 254,462 248,423
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Other Assets:
Goodwill and other intangibles 470,456 468,944
Other 49,414 54,092
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Total Other Assets 519,870 523,036
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Total Assets $ 1,362,156 $ 1,330,575
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 317 $ 357
Credit line 156,500 105,000
Short-term secured borrowings 102,800 105,100
Notes payable 12,720 24,666
Accounts payable 104,113 108,380
Accrued salaries, commissions, and bonuses 37,884 36,070
Current portion of self-insurance reserves 3,492 3,588
Other accrued liabilities 76,416 58,906
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Total Current Liabilities 494,242 442,067
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Long-Term Debt, less current maturities 371,315 373,707
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Deferred Income Taxes 28,728 31,759
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Self-Insurance Reserves, less current portion 13,969 14,350
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Other Long-Term Liabilities 77,169 85,394
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

Stockholders' Equity:
NSI investment -- 400,296
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued -- --
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 41,311,469 shares
issued and outstanding 413 --
Paid-in capital 394,547 --
Unearned compensation on restricted stock (677) --
Accumulated other comprehensive income items (17,550) (16,998)
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Total Stockholders' Equity 376,733 383,298
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 1,362,156 $ 1,330,575
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</TABLE>

The accompanying notes to combined financial statements are
an integral part of these statements.


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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
(In thousands, except per-share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
NOVEMBER 30
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Net sales $ 481,691 $ 502,646

Costs and Expenses:
Cost of products sold 285,019 286,484
Selling and administrative expenses 166,339 176,438
Amortization expense 1,096 4,333
Interest expense, net 10,521 12,822
Other expense, net 116 57
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Total Costs and Expenses 463,091 480,134
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Income before Provision for Income Taxes 18,600 22,512

Provision for Income Taxes 7,066 9,005
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Net Income $ 11,534 $ 13,507
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Pro Forma Earnings per Share:
Basic earnings per share (Note 6) $ .28 $ .33
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Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding (Note 6) 41,221 40,941
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</TABLE>

The accompanying notes to combined financial statements are
an integral part of these statements.


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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
(In thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
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NOVEMBER 30
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities
Net income $ 11,534 $ 13,507
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 12,756 15,573
Provision for losses on accounts receivable 1,106 931
(Gain) loss on the sale of property, plant, and equipment (57) 158
Change in assets and liabilities net of effect of acquisitions and divestitures-
Receivables (3,954) 22,407
Inventories, net 862 (14,469)
Deferred income taxes (3,774) (5,581)
Prepayments and other current assets (5,820) (2,564)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 13,463 (16,580)
Self-insurance reserves and other long-term liabilities (6,501) 738
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 19,615 14,120
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Cash Provided by (Used for) Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (8,945) (11,349)
Sale of property, plant, and equipment 180 406
Acquisitions (26,387) --
Change in other assets 4,500 3,192
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Net Cash Used for Investing Activities (30,652) (7,751)
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Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities
Repayments of notes payable, net (11,946) (246)
Issuances of commercial paper, net (less than 90 days) -- 15,601
Issuances of commercial paper (greater than 90 days) -- 1,338
Repayments of commercial paper (greater than 90 days) -- (9,000)
Proceeds from credit line, net 51,500 --
Repayments of short-term secured borrowings, net (2,300) --
Repayments of long-term debt (2,432) (335)
Net activity with NSI (18,723) (7,312)
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 16,099 46
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Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash 28 (33)
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Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents 5,090 6,382

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 10,337 1,510
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $ 15,427 $ 7,892
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Income taxes paid during the period $ 3,443 $ 2,647
Interest paid during the period $ 12,777 $ 9,235

</TABLE>

The accompanying notes to combined financial statements are
an integral part of these statements.


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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except share and per-share data and as indicated)

1. SPIN-OFF AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

On November 7, 2001, the board of directors of National Service Industries, Inc.
("NSI") approved the spin-off of its lighting equipment and chemicals businesses
into a separate publicly-traded company with its own management and board of
directors. The spin-off was effected on November 30, 2001 through a tax-free
distribution ("Distribution" or "Spin-off") of 100% of the outstanding shares of
common stock of Acuity Brands, Inc. ("Acuity" or the "Company"), at that time a
wholly-owned subsidiary of NSI owning and operating its lighting equipment and
chemicals businesses. Each NSI stockholder of record as of November 16, 2001,
the record date for the distribution, received one share of Acuity common stock
for each share of NSI common stock held at that date, and Acuity became a
separate, stand-alone company on November 30, 2001 which wholly owns all
subsidiaries comprising the lighting equipment and chemicals businesses. Upon
completion of the Distribution, NSI retained its textile rental and envelope
businesses.

These combined financial statements include the accounts of the former NSI
businesses that comprise Acuity's lighting equipment and chemicals businesses.
The lighting equipment segment produces and distributes a variety of fluorescent
and non-fluorescent fixtures for markets throughout the United States, Canada,
Mexico, and overseas. The chemicals segment produces and distributes
maintenance, sanitation, and water treatment products for customers throughout
the United States, Canada, and Western Europe.

The combined financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost
basis in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States and present Acuity's financial position, results of operations, and cash
flows as derived from NSI's historical financial statements. All material
intercompany transactions between the entities included in Acuity's combined
financial statements have been eliminated. Acuity has been allocated certain NSI
corporate assets, liabilities, and expenses based on an estimate of the
proportion of such amounts allocable to Acuity, utilizing such factors as total
revenues, employee headcount, and other relevant factors. Acuity believes these
allocations have been made on a reasonable basis. Acuity believes all amounts
allocated to Acuity are a reasonable representation of the costs that would have
been incurred if Acuity had performed these functions as a stand-alone company.

In conjunction with the separation of their businesses, Acuity and NSI entered
into various agreements that address the allocation of assets and liabilities
and that define Acuity's relationship with NSI after the Distribution, including
a distribution agreement, a tax disaffiliation agreement, an employee benefits
agreement, a transition services agreement, a lease agreement, and a put option
agreement. Under the tax disaffiliation agreement, Acuity will indemnify NSI for
certain taxes and liabilities that may arise related to the Distribution. The
agreement also sets out each party's rights and obligations with respect to
deficiencies and refunds, if any, of federal, state, local, or foreign taxes for
periods before and after the Distribution. The transition services agreement
provides that NSI and Acuity will provide each other services in such areas as
information management and technology, employee benefits administration,
payroll, financial accounting and reporting, claims administration and
reporting, legal, and other areas where NSI and Acuity may need transitional
assistance and support. Management believes the amounts paid or received
associated with these services are representative of the fair value of the
services provided. For additional information related to these agreements,
refer to the exhibits filed with the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 14, 2001.

The interim combined financial statements included herein have been prepared by
the Company without audit and the balance sheet as of August 31, 2001 has been
derived from audited statements. These interim combined financial statements
reflect all normal and recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of
management, necessary to present fairly the combined financial position as of
November 30, 2001, the combined results of operations for the three months ended
November 30, 2001 and 2000, and the combined cash flows for the three months
ended November 30, 2001 and 2000. Certain reclassifications have been made to
the prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted. The Company believes that the disclosures are
adequate to make the information presented not misleading. It is suggested that
these financial statements be read in conjunction with the combined financial
statements of Acuity as of and for the three years ended August 31, 2001, and
notes thereto included in the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10 filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2001 (the "Form 10").

The results of operations for the three months ended November 30, 2001 are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year
because the Company's revenues and income are generally higher in the second
half of its fiscal year and because of the uncertainty of general economic
conditions.

For a discussion of certain risks and uncertainties related to the Distribution
(including, without limitation, the risk that the Distribution could be
challenged in court by creditors of NSI), see the disclosure under the caption
"Risk Factors" set forth on pages 9 to 18 of the Information Statement attached
as an exhibit to the Form 10, which disclosure is incorporated herein by
reference.

For additional information related to the businesses retained by NSI and NSI's
financial position, results of operations, and litigation, investors should
consult NSI's periodic filings with Securities and Exchange Commission.


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2.       RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 141
("SFAS 141"), "Business Combinations," and Statement No. 142 ("SFAS 142"),
"Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." SFAS 141 prospectively prohibits the
pooling of interests method of accounting for business combinations initiated
after June 30, 2001. SFAS 142 requires companies to cease amortizing goodwill
that existed at June 30, 2001 and establishes a new method for testing goodwill
for impairment on an annual basis (or an interim basis if an event occurs that
might reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value.) Any
goodwill resulting from acquisitions completed after June 30, 2001 will not be
amortized. SFAS 142 also requires that an identifiable intangible asset which is
determined to have an indefinite useful economic life not be amortized, but
separately tested for impairment using a fair value based approach.

The Company adopted SFAS 142 effective September 1, 2001. As a result, the
amortization of existing goodwill and intangibles with indefinite useful lives
ceased on August 31, 2001, which will result in an estimated decrease in
amortization expense of approximately $11,700 during fiscal 2002.

Summarized information for the Company's acquired intangible assets is as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
November 30, 2001 August 31, 2001
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Gross Carrying Accumulated Gross Carrying Accumulated
Amount Amortization Amount Amortization
-------------- ------------ -------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Amortized intangible assets
Trade names and trademarks $ 13,030 $ (1,021) $ 13,030 $ (912)
Distribution network 53,000 (4,122) 53,000 (3,681)
Other 17,083 (6,726) 20,470 (6,889)
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Total $ 83,113 $ (11,869) 86,500 $ (11,482)
========= ========== ========= ==========

Unamortized intangible assets
Trade name $ 62,563 $ 62,563
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Total $ 62,563 $ 62,563
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</TABLE>

The Company amortizes trade names with definite lives, trademarks, and the
distribution network over their estimated useful lives of 30 years. Other
amortized intangible assets consists primarily of patented technology and
restrictive covenant agreements, which are amortized over their estimated useful
lives of 12 years and 3 years, respectively. The Company recorded amortization
expense of $1,096 and $1,752 related to intangible assets with definite lives in
the first three months of fiscal 2002 and fiscal 2001, respectively.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period are summarized
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Lighting
Equipment Chemicals Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of August 31, 2001 $ 301,350 $ 30,013 $ 331,363

Goodwill acquired during the quarter 3,076 -- 3,076
SFAS 141/142 adoption reclassification 2,692 -- 2,692
Other (393) (89) (482)
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Balance as of November 30, 2001 $ 306,725 $ 29,924 $ 336,649
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</TABLE>

The lighting equipment and chemical segments each tested goodwill and intangible
assets with indefinite useful lives for impairment during the first quarter of
2002 as required by SFAS 142, utilizing a combination of valuation techniques
including the expected present value of future cash flows, a market multiple
approach and a comparable transaction approach. This process did not result in
an impairment to be recorded upon the adoption of SFAS 142 as of September 1,
2001.


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Prior to the adoption of SFAS 142, $3,460 of goodwill associated with a 1969
acquisition was not amortized. Remaining amounts of goodwill ($327,903 at August
31, 2001) were amortized over estimated useful lives ranging from 10 years to 40
years. Had the Company accounted for goodwill consistent with the provisions of
SFAS 142 in prior periods, the Company's net income would have been affected as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
November 30
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Reported net income $ 11,534 $ 13,507
Add back: Goodwill amortization -- 2,581
Add back: Trade name amortization -- 248
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Adjusted net income $ 11,534 $ 16,336
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Pro-forma basic earnings per share:
Reported net income $ 0.28 $ 0.33
Add back: Goodwill amortization -- 0.06
Add back: Trade name amortization -- --
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Adjusted net income $ 0.28 $ 0.39
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</TABLE>

The Company is required to test its goodwill and intangibles with indefinite
useful lives for impairment on an annual basis, which could have an adverse
effect on the Company's future results of operations if these assets are deemed
impaired.

3. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DEPRECIATION CAPITAL
AND EXPENDITURES
NET OPERATING AMORTIZATION AND
THREE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2001 SALES PROFIT EXPENSE ACQUISITIONS
---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Lighting Equipment $ 364,110 $ 24,933 $ 10,514 $ 34,060
Chemicals 117,581 6,845 2,054 1,270
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481,691 31,778 12,568 35,330
Corporate (2,657) 188 2
Interest expense, net (10,521)
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Total $ 481,691 $ 18,600 $ 12,756 $ 35,332
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</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DEPRECIATION CAPITAL
AND EXPENDITURES
NET OPERATING AMORTIZATION AND
THREE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2000 SALES PROFIT EXPENSE ACQUISITIONS
---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Lighting Equipment $ 377,394 $ 33,276 $ 12,583 $ 8,891
Chemicals 125,252 6,537 2,847 2,127
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502,646 39,813 15,430 11,018
Corporate (4,479) 143 331
Interest expense, net (12,822)
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Total $ 502,646 $ 22,512 $ 15,573 $ 11,349
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</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total Assets
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November 30, August 31,
2001 2001
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<S> <C> <C>
Lighting Equipment $ 1,122,953 $ 1,082,676
Chemicals 207,971 211,579
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1,330,924 1,294,255
Corporate 31,232 36,320
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Total $ 1,362,156 $ 1,330,575
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</TABLE>


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4.       INVENTORIES

Major classes of inventory as of November 30, 2001 and August 31, 2001 were as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
November 30, August 31,
2001 2001
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<S> <C> <C>
Raw Materials and Supplies $ 84,378 $ 85,208
Work-in-Process 23,314 18,262
Finished Goods 117,192 107,313
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Total $ 224,884 $ 210,783
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</TABLE>

5. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share data has not been presented since the businesses that
comprise Acuity were wholly owned subsidiaries of NSI, or businesses thereof,
during the periods presented and were recapitalized as part of the Distribution.

6. PRO FORMA EARNINGS PER SHARE (UNAUDITED)

Pro forma basic earnings per share is calculated as net income divided by the
pro forma weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Pro forma
weighted average shares outstanding has been computed by applying the
distribution ratio of one share of Acuity common stock to the historical NSI
weighted average shares outstanding for the same period presented.

7. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The Company accounts for comprehensive income as prescribed by Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS
No. 130 requires the reporting of a measure of all changes in equity that result
from recognized transactions and other economic events other than transactions
with owners in their capacity as owners. Other comprehensive income (loss) for
the three months ended November 30, 2001 and 2000 includes only foreign currency
translation adjustments. The calculation of comprehensive income is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
November 30
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Net income $ 11,534 $ 13,507
Other comprehensive loss (552) (2,518)
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Comprehensive Income $ 10,982 $ 10,989
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</TABLE>

8. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Upon completion of the Distribution on November 30, 2001, Acuity became an
independent Company owned by the shareholders of NSI on record as of November
16, 2001. Prior to November 30, 2001, Acuity and the subsidiaries comprising the
lighting equipment and chemicals businesses were wholly owned by NSI.
Accordingly, prior to November 30, 2001, stockholders' equity was comprised of
NSI's investment in these subsidiaries. Beginning on November 30, 2001
stockholders' equity reflects the outstanding stock, paid-in capital, and other
stockholders' equity items of Acuity and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

Pursuant to the employee benefits agreement, NSI stock options held by Acuity's
employees were converted to, and replaced by, Acuity stock options at the time
of the Distribution. Acuity multiplied the number of shares purchasable under
each converted stock option by a ratio determined at the time of the
Distribution, based on the respective fair values of NSI and Acuity, and divided
the exercise price per share of each option by the same ratio. Fractional shares
were rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares. All other terms of the
converted stock options remain the same as those in effect immediately prior to
the Distribution. Accordingly, no compensation expense will result from the
replacement of the options. At November 30, 2001, Acuity employees held
4,217,649 stock options with exercise prices ranging from $16.50 to $39.83.

At November 30, 2001, 231,280 shares of Acuity common stock are subject to
restricted stock awards held by Acuity's officers and other key employees.
The restricted shares are granted in 20 percent increments when the Company's
stock price equals or exceeds certain stock price targets for thirty consecutive
calendar days. The first stock price target was acheived and 40,380 shares were
granted and outstanding at November 30, 2001. The granted shares vest ratably
in four equal annual installments beginning one year from the date of grant.
At the time of the Distribution and in accordance with the employee benefits
agreement, each Acuity employee holding outstanding shares of NSI restricted
stock received a dividend of one Acuity share for each NSI restricted share
held. Acuity shares received as a dividend on NSI restricted stock (the
previously referenced 40,380 shares) are subject to the same restrictions and
terms, including vesting provisions of the NSI restricted stock.


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9.       SECURED BORROWINGS

In May 2001, NSI entered into a three-year agreement (the "Receivables
Facility") to borrow, on an ongoing basis, up to $150.0 million secured by
undivided interests in a defined pool of trade accounts receivable of the
lighting equipment and chemicals segments. Effective November 30, 2001, Acuity
assumed all of the outstanding borrowings and other obligations under the
Receivables Facility. Net trade accounts receivable pledged as security for
borrowings under the Receivables Facility totaled $220.5 million at November 30,
2001. Interest rates under the Receivables Facility vary with commercial paper
rates plus an applicable margin.

10. ACQUISITION

In October 2001, Acuity acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities
of the American Electric Lighting(R) and Dark-to-Light(R) product lines of the
Thomas & Betts Corporation for approximately $26.4 million in cash. The
preliminary allocation of the purchase price resulted in additional goodwill of
approximately $3.1 million. The acquisition will provide the lighting equipment
segment with scale in the utility and transportation infrastructure markets and
will add breadth to the Company's current utility offerings in high-end
decorative street and area lighting.

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation

Acuity is subject to various legal claims arising in the normal course of
business, including patent infringement and product liability claims. Based on
information currently available, it is the opinion of management that the
ultimate resolution of pending and threatened legal proceedings will not have a
material adverse effect on Acuity's financial condition or results of
operations. However, in the event of unexpected future developments, it is
possible that the ultimate resolution of such matters, if unfavorable, could
have a material adverse effect on Acuity's results of operations in future
periods. Acuity reserves for legal claims when payments associated with the
claims become probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Acuity's
litigation reserves are immaterial for all periods presented. The actual costs
of resolving legal claims may be substantially higher than that reserved.

Various legal claims are pending or may be instituted against NSI or its various
operating subsidiaries. Because Acuity and its subsidiaries are separate
corporations which did not engage in the activities giving rise to these legal
claims, Acuity's management believes the risk that Acuity's assets could be
subject to these claims and liabilities (except those claims and liabilities
expressly assumed in the distribution agreement entered into in connection with
the Spin-off) is remote.

Environmental Matters

Acuity's operations, as well as similar operations of other companies, are
subject to comprehensive laws and regulations relating to the generation,
storage, handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous substances and
solid and hazardous wastes and to the remediation of contaminated sites. Permits
and environmental controls are required for certain of the Company's operations
to limit air and water pollution, and these permits are subject to modification,
renewal, and revocation by issuing authorities. Acuity believes that it is in
substantial compliance with all material environmental laws, regulations, and
permits. On an ongoing basis, Acuity incurs capital and operating costs relating
to environmental compliance. Environmental laws and regulations have generally
become stricter in recent years, and the cost of responding to future changes
may be substantial.

Acuity reserves for known environmental claims when payments associated with the
claims become probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Acuity's
environmental reserves, for all periods presented, are immaterial. The actual
cost of environmental issues may be higher than that reserved due to difficulty
in estimating such costs and potential changes in the status of government
regulations.

Certain environmental laws can impose liability regardless of fault. The federal
Superfund law is an example of such an environmental law. However, liability
under Superfund is mitigated by the presence of other parties who will share in
the costs associated with the clean-up of sites. The extent of liability is
determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account many factors, including
the number of other parties whose status or activities also subjects them to
liability regardless of fault.



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Acuity is currently a party to, or otherwise involved in, legal proceedings in
connection with state and federal Superfund sites. Acuity believes its liability
is de minimis at each of the currently active sites which it does not own where
it has been named as a potentially responsible party ("PRP") due to its limited
involvement at the site and/or the number of viable PRPs. Specifically, the
preliminary allocation among 48 PRPs at the Crymes Landfill site in Georgia
indicates that Acuity's liability is not significant, and there are more than
1,000 PRPs at the M&J Solvents site in Georgia. For property which Acuity owns
on Seaboard Industrial Boulevard in Atlanta, Georgia, Acuity has conducted an
investigation on its and adjoining properties and submitted a Compliance Status
Report ("CSR") to the State of Georgia Environmental Protection Division ("EPD")
pursuant to the Georgia Hazardous Site Response Act. Acuity is currently
addressing questions raised by EPD regarding the CSR. Until the CSR is finalized
and Acuity evaluates the necessity for and scope of any appropriate clean-up
action, Acuity will not be able to determine whether clean-up will be required
and what the costs of clean-up will be.


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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the combined
financial statements and related notes.

SEPARATION FROM NATIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC. (NSI)

On November 7, 2001, the board of directors of National Service Industries, Inc.
("NSI") approved the spin-off of its lighting equipment and chemicals businesses
into a separate publicly-traded company with its own management and board of
directors. The spin-off was effected on November 30, 2001 through a tax-free
distribution ("Distribution") of 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock
of Acuity Brands, Inc. ("Acuity"), at that time a wholly-owned subsidiary of
NSI owning and operating the lighting equipment and chemicals businesses. Each
NSI stockholder of record as of November 16, 2001, the record date for the
distribution, received one share of Acuity common stock for each share of NSI
common stock held at that date.

These combined financial statements include the accounts of the former NSI
businesses that comprise Acuity's lighting equipment and chemicals businesses.
The lighting equipment segment produces and distributes a variety of fluorescent
and non-fluorescent fixtures for markets throughout the United States, Canada,
Mexico, and overseas. The chemicals segment produces and distributes
maintenance, sanitation, and water treatment products for customers throughout
the United States, Canada, and Western Europe.

Acuity's combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and reflect the
historical financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the
businesses transferred to Acuity from NSI as part of the Distribution. The
financial information included in this filing, however, is not necessarily
indicative of what Acuity's results of operations or financial position would
have been had it operated as an independent company during the periods
presented, nor is it necessarily indicative of its future performance as an
independent company.

All material intercompany transactions between the entities included in Acuity's
combined financial statements have been eliminated. Acuity has been allocated
certain NSI corporate assets, liabilities, and expenses based on an estimate of
the proportion of such amounts allocable to Acuity, utilizing such factors as
total revenues, employee headcount, and other relevant factors. Acuity believes
these allocations have been made on a reasonable basis. Acuity believes all
amounts allocated to Acuity are a reasonable representation of the costs that
would have been incurred if Acuity had performed these functions as a
stand-alone company.

In conjunction with the separation of their businesses, Acuity and NSI entered
into various agreements that address the allocation of assets and liabilities
and that define Acuity's relationship with NSI after the Distribution, including
a distribution agreement, a tax disaffiliation agreement, an employee benefits
agreement, a transition services agreement, a lease agreement, and a put option
agreement.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Acuity generated sales of $481.7 million in the three months ended November 30,
2001, a 4.2 percent decrease from $502.6 million in the previous year. Net
income totaled $11.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2001, a
14.6 percent decrease from last year's $13.5 million. First quarter pro forma
earnings per share was $0.28 compared to $0.33 in the prior year, a decrease of
15.2 percent. The decline in earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2002 was
primarily due to lost contribution margin on lower sales caused by a weakening
economy. This decline was partially offset by previously implemented cost
containment programs, profit improvement initiatives, and the adoption of a new
accounting standard that eliminated the amortization of goodwill and certain
intangibles.

Lighting Equipment Segment

The lighting equipment segment reported sales of $364.1 million for the first
quarter, a 3.5 percent decrease from the prior year. Excluding sales associated
with the acquisition of the American Electric Lighting(R) and Dark-to-Light(R)
product lines, which was completed in October 2001, sales would have declined
6.4 percent. In general, the drop in sales of the lighting segment was
consistent with the declines experienced in many of the key lighting markets
served by the Company as a result of overall softness in customer demand and
price competition. Operating profit in the lighting segment was $24.9 million
compared to $33.3 million in the prior year. The decline in operating profit was
due to the lost contribution margin on the lower sales, increased medical and
property insurance costs, and increased costs associated with strategic
initiatives. These higher costs were partially offset by reduced costs resulting
from numerous profit improvement initiatives including better material sourcing
and improved manufacturing efficiency. Operating profit was not materially
impacted in the quarter by the addition of the American Electric Lighting and
Dark-to-Light product lines. Additionally, operating profit benefited by
approximately $2.5 million in the first quarter of 2002 as a result of the
adoption of a new accounting standard related to the amortization of goodwill
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Chemicals Segment

Chemicals segment sales for the quarter were $117.6 million, down 6.1 percent
from the prior year. Excluding prior year sales of the French and Australian
operations, which were divested in the third quarter of fiscal 2001, sales were
flat with the prior year. However, the Company was able to gain share in certain
niche markets from greater penetration of its numerous product brands in spite
of continued weak demand in various specialty chemical markets served by the
Company. Operating profit increased 4.7 percent to $6.8 million. This increase
was the result of divesting the French and Australian operations, which
historically operated at a loss, and cost savings related to a sourcing
initiative, hiring controls, delays in discretionary spending, and the
elimination of approximately $0.4 million of goodwill amortization.

Corporate

Allocated corporate expenses declined $1.8 million from the prior year primarily
due to lower compensation expense. Interest expense of $10.5 million was $2.3
million less than the prior year due to lower interest rates.

Outlook

Based on current market trends, management does not expect a strong economic
recovery developing in the second half of the fiscal year as originally
anticipated. As a consequence, sales for fiscal 2002 compared to 2001 could be
down as much as five percent, especially in the lighting equipment segment,
resulting in lost contribution margin and lower earnings. Accordingly,
management lowered the full year earnings estimate to a range of $1.10 to $1.30
per share. Acuity will continue to aggressively pursue initiatives that are
expected to reduce costs, improve customer service, increase manufacturing
efficiency, reduce debt, and expand product offerings and brands in the market
through a variety of channels.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Operating Activities

Operations provided cash of $19.6 million during the first quarter of fiscal
2002 compared with $14.1 million during the respective period of the prior year.
Fiscal 2002 operating cash flow was higher primarily as a result of improvements
in inventory and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, partially offset by a
greater investment in accounts receivable and the decrease in net income.

Investing Activities

Investing activities used cash of $30.7 million versus $7.8 million in the prior
year. The change in investing cash flows related primarily to the acquisition of
the American Electric Lighting and Dark-to-Light product lines offset somewhat
by a decrease in purchases of property, plant, and equipment.

Capital expenditures totaled $8.9 million compared to $11.3 million in the first
quarter of last year. Capital expenditures in the lighting equipment segment
related primarily to manufacturing upgrades and improvements. In the chemicals
segment, capital expenditures were associated with manufacturing and computer
equipment.

Financing Activities

Cash provided by financing activities totaled $16.1 million in the current-year
first quarter. The increase in cash provided by financing activities primarily
resulted from an increase in cash provided by net borrowings of $27.5 million,
partially offset by an increase in the cash used for the net activity with NSI
of $11.4 million. Fiscal 2002 borrowings were used for general corporate
purposes, including the acquisition of the American Electric Lighting and
Dark-to-Light product lines, working capital requirements, and capital
expenditures.

In October 2001, NSI, on behalf of Acuity, negotiated a $240.0 million, 364-day
committed credit facility with six domestic and international banks that
replaced NSI's $250.0 million credit facility on November 30, 2001. The facility
includes an option for additional lenders to enter the agreement to provide up
to a total of $300.0 million in commitments. The facility contains financial
covenants including a leverage ratio of total indebtedness to EBITDA and an
interest coverage ratio. Interest rates under the facility are based on the
LIBOR rate or other rates, at Acuity's option. Acuity will pay an annual fee on
the commitment based on Acuity's credit rating for unsecured long-term public
debt. The principal lighting equipment subsidiary and the principal chemicals
subsidiary are guarantors of the facility.

The Company's ongoing liquidity will depend upon a number of factors, including
available cash resources, cash flows from operations, its ability to comply with
covenants contained in its financing agreements, and the renewal or replacement
of its 364-day committed credit facility when due. Although the Company is
currently in compliance with the existing covenants, management anticipates that
waivers of or modifications to certain covenants contained in the financing
agreements may be required. In the event the Company is unsuccessful in
negotiating these waivers or modifications, if necessary, or if management's
expectations regarding any of the other factors enumerated above are not
realized, the Company may be required to modify its planned business activities
or restructure a portion of the existing debt on potentially less favorable
terms.


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Legal Proceedings

For information concerning legal proceedings, see footnote 11 to the financial
statements included in this filing.

Environmental Matters

For information concerning environmental matters, see footnote 11 to the
financial statements included in this filing.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company is exposed to market risks that may impact its Consolidated or
Combined Balance Sheets, Statements of Income, and Statements of Cash Flows due
to changing interest rates and foreign exchange rates. The Company does not
currently participate in any significant hedging activities, nor does it
currently utilize any significant derivative financial instruments. The
following discussion provides additional information regarding the Company's
market risks.

Interest Rates- Interest rate fluctuations expose the Company's variable-rate
debt to changes in interest expense and cash flows. The Company's variable-rate
debt, primarily short-term secured borrowings and amounts outstanding under
Acuity's credit line, amounted to $283.5 million at November 30, 2001. Based on
outstanding borrowings at quarter end, a 10 percent adverse change in effective
market interest rates at November 30, 2001 would result in additional annual
after-tax interest expense of approximately $0.7 million. Although a fluctuation
in interest rates would not affect interest expense or cash flows related to the
publicly traded notes, the Company's primary fixed-rate debt, a 10 percent
increase in effective market interest rates at November 30, 2001 would decrease
the fair value of these notes to approximately $369.7 million.

Foreign Exchange Rates-The majority of the Company's revenue, expense, and
capital purchases are transacted in U.S. dollars. Acuity does not believe a 10
percent fluctuation in average foreign currency rates would have a material
effect on its consolidated financial statements or results of operations. Acuity
does not engage in speculative transactions, nor does Acuity hold or issue
financial instruments for trading purposes. To the extent possible, Acuity
mitigates its exposure to unfavorable foreign currency translation adjustments
through the use of foreign-currency denominated debt instruments.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This filing contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks and
uncertainties. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from those
indicated by the forward-looking statements. Statements made herein that may be
considered forward looking include statements concerning: (a) management's
expectations related to the development of an economic recovery in the second
half of the fiscal year; (b) future sales, contribution margin, and earnings;
(c) the impact on the Company's operations of initiatives that are expected to
reduce costs, improve customer service, increase manufacturing efficiency,
reduce debt, and expand product offerings and brands in the market through a
variety of channels; and (d) potential future waivers of or modifications to
certain covenants contained in the Company's financing arrangements and the
impact on the Company's planned business activities, existing debt, or financing
terms in the event the Company is unsuccessful in negotiating these waivers or
modifications. A variety of risks and uncertainties could cause the Company's
actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other
expectations expressed in the Company's forward-looking statements. The risks
and uncertainties include without limitation the following: (a) the uncertainty
of general business and economic conditions, including the potential for a more
severe slowdown in non-residential construction, interest rate changes, and
fluctuations in commodity and raw material prices or foreign currency rates; (b)
unexpected developments and outcomes in the Company's legal and environmental
proceedings; (c) the Company's ability to successfully negotiate waivers of or
modifications to terms of its financing arrangements; (d) the impact of
competition; (e) the risk that underlying assumptions or expectations related to
the Distribution prove to be inaccurate or unrealized; and (f) the Company's
ability to realize the anticipated benefits of initiatives related to increased
productivity, new product development, technological advances, cost synergies,
sourcing, decreases in net working capital, and the achievement of sales growth
across the business segments.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

For information concerning legal proceedings, see footnote 11 to the financial
statements included in this filing.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) Exhibits are listed on the Index to Exhibits (page 17).

(b) An 8-K was filed on December 14, 2001 related to the completion of the
distribution of the common stock of Acuity Brands, Inc.


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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 thereunto duly authorized.

ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
REGISTRANT



DATE: January 14, 2002 /s/ Kenyon W. Murphy
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KENYON W. MURPHY
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND
GENERAL COUNSEL



DATE: January 14, 2002 /s/ Vernon Nagel
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VERNON NAGEL
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER


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EXHIBIT 2 Agreement and Plan of Distribution by and between Reference is made to Exhibit 2.1 of
National Service Industries, Inc. and Acuity registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Brands, Inc., dated as of November 30, 2001. Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
incorporated herein by reference.

EXHIBIT 3 (a) Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Reference is made to Exhibit 3.1 of
Acuity Brands, Inc. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
incorporated herein by reference.

(b) Amended and Restated By-Laws of Acuity Brands, Reference is made to Exhibit 3.2 of
Inc. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which
is incorporated herein by reference.

EXHIBIT 4 (a) Form of certificate representing Acuity Brands, Reference is made to Exhibit 4.1 of
Inc. common stock. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which
is incorporated herein by reference.

(b) Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement, dated Reference is made to Exhibit 4.2 of
as of November 12, 2001, between Acuity Brands, registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
incorporated herein by reference.

EXHIBIT 10(i)A (1) Tax Disaffiliation Agreement, dated as of Reference is made to Exhibit 10.1 of
November 30, 2001, by and between National registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Service Industries, Inc. and Acuity Brands, Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
Inc. incorporated herein by reference.

(2) Transition Services Agreement, dated as of Reference is made to Exhibit 10.2 of
November 30, 2001, by and between registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
National Service Industries, Inc. and Acuity Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
Brands, Inc. incorporated herein by reference.

(3) Agreement and Plan of Distribution. Reference is made to Exhibit 2.1 of
registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
incorporated herein by reference.

(4) Employee Benefits Agreement, by and between Reference is made to Exhibit 10.4 of
National Service Industries, Inc. and registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Acuity Brands, Inc., dated as of November Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
30, 2001. incorporated herein by reference.

(5) Lease Agreement, dated as of November 30, Reference is made to Exhibit 10.9 of
2001, by and between National Service registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Industries, Inc. and Acuity Brands, Inc. Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
incorporated herein by reference.

(6) First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of Reference is made to Exhibit 10.10 of
October 23, 2001, to Indenture dated registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
January 26, 1999, between National Service Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
Industries, Inc., L&C Spinco, Inc., L&C incorporated herein by reference.
Lighting Group, Inc., The Zep Group, Inc.
and SunTrust Bank.
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(7) Indenture dated as of January 26, 1999. Reference is made to Exhibit 10.11 to
Amendment No. 2 to the Registration
Statement on Form 10, filed by L&C Spinco,
Inc. on September 6, 2001, which is
incorporated herein by reference.

(8) Form of 6% Note due 2009. Reference is made to Exhibit 10.12 to
Amendment No. 2 to the Registration
Statement on Form 10, filed by L&C Spinco,
Inc. on September 6, 2001, which is
incorporated herein by reference.

(9) Form of 8.375% Note due August 1, 2010. Reference is made to Exhibit 10.13 to
Amendment No. 2 to the Registration
Statement on Form 10, filed by L&C Spinco,
Inc. on September 6, 2001, which is
incorporated herein by reference.

(10) 364-Day Revolving Credit Agreement, dated Reference is made to Exhibit 10.23 to
as of October 3, 2001, among Amendment No. 4 to the Registration
L&C Spinco, Inc., the Subsidiary Borrowers Statement on Form 10, filed by L&C Spinco,
from time to time parties Inc. on October 29, 2001, which is
thereto, the Lenders from time to time incorporated herein by reference.
parties thereto, Bank One, N.A., as
Administrative Agent, Wachovia Bank, N.A.,
as Syndication Agent and
SunTrust Bank as Documentation Agent.

(11) Put Option Agreement, dated as of November Reference is made to Exhibit 10.24 of
30, 2001, by and between National Service registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Industries, Inc. and Acuity Brands, Inc. Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
incorporated herein by reference.

EXHIBIT 10(iii)A Management Contracts and Compensatory
Arrangements:

(1) Acuity Brands, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Reference is made to Exhibit 10.5 of
Plan. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which
is incorporated herein by reference.

(2) Acuity Brands, Inc. 2001 Nonemployee Reference is made to Exhibit 10.6 of
Directors' Stock Option Plan. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which
is incorporated herein by reference.

(3) Amendment No. 1 to Acuity Brands, Inc. Filed with the Commission as part of this
Nonemployee Directors' Stock Option Plan, Form 10-Q.
dated December 20, 2001.

(4) Form of Indemnification Agreement. Reference is made to Exhibit 10.7 to the
Registration Statement on Form 10, filed
by L&C Spinco, Inc. with the Commission on
July 3, 2001, which is incorporated herein
by reference.
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(5) Form of Severance Protection Agreement. Reference is made to Exhibit 10.8 of
registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
incorporated herein by reference.

(6) Acuity Brands, Inc. Supplemental Deferred Reference is made to Exhibit 10.14 of
Savings Plan. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which
is incorporated herein by reference.

(7) Acuity Brands, Inc. Executives' Deferred Reference is made to Exhibit 10.15 of
Compensation Plan. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which
is incorporated herein by reference.

(8) Acuity Brands, Inc. Senior Management Reference is made to Exhibit 10.16 of
Benefit Plan. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which
is incorporated herein by reference.

(9) Acuity Brands, Inc. Nonemployee Director Reference is made to Exhibit 10.17 of
Deferred Stock Unit Plan. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which
is incorporated herein by reference.

(10) Acuity Brands, Inc. Executive Benefits Reference is made to Exhibit 10.18 of
Trust. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which
is incorporated herein by reference.

(11) Acuity Brands, Inc. Supplemental Retirement Reference is made to Exhibit 10.19 of
Plan for Executives. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which
is incorporated herein by reference.

(12) Acuity Brands, Inc. Management Compensation Reference is made to Exhibit 10.20 of
and Incentive Plan. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which
is incorporated herein by reference.

(13) Acuity Brands, Inc. Benefits Protection Reference is made to Exhibit 10.21 of
Trust. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which
is incorporated herein by reference.

(14) Assumption Letter of Acuity Brands, Inc. Reference is made to Exhibit 10.22(a)(i) of
with respect to Employment Letter Agreement registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
between National Service Industries, Inc. Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
and James S. Balloun. incorporated herein by reference.

(15) Employment Letter Agreement between Reference is made to Exhibit 10(iii)A(2)
National Service Industries, Inc. and James of the Form 10-Q of National Service
S. Balloun, dated February 1, 1996. Industries, Inc. for the quarter ended
November 30, 1997, which is incorporated
herein by reference.
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(16) Assumption Letter of Acuity Brands, Inc. Reference is made to Exhibit 10.22(b)(i)
with respect to Employment Letter Agreement of registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
between National Service Industries, Inc. Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
and Joseph G. Parham, Jr. incorporated herein by reference.

(17) Employment Letter Agreement between Reference is made to Exhibit 10(iii)A(2)
National Service Industries, Inc. and of the Form 10-Q of National Service
Joseph G. Parham, Jr., dated May 3, 2000. Industries, Inc. for the quarter ended May
31, 2000, which is incorporated herein by
reference.

(18) Assumption Letter of Acuity Brands, Inc., Reference is made to Exhibit 10.22(c) of
with respect to Employment registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Letter Agreement between National Service Commission on December 14, 2001, which is
Industries, Inc. and James H. incorporated herein by reference.
Heagle.

(19) Employment Letter Agreement between Reference is made to Exhibit 10.22(d) to
National Service Industries, Inc. and James Amendment No. 3 to the Registration
H. Heagle, dated March 28, 2000. Statement on Form 10, filed by L&C Spinco,
Inc. on September 27, 2001, which is
incorporated herein by reference.

(20) Employment Letter Agreement between Acuity Filed with the Commission as part of this
Brands, Inc. and Vernon J. Nagel, dated as Form 10-Q.
of October 30, 2001.

(21) Form of Acuity Brands, Inc. Letter Reference is made to Exhibit 10.25 of
regarding bonuses. registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the
Commission on December 14, 2001, which
is incorporated herein by reference.
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