UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013
Commission file number: 1-5794
Masco Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
(313) 274-7400
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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. x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ¨ Yes x No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class
Shares Outstanding at April 26, 2013
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share
356,866,800
MASCO CORPORATION
INDEX
PART I.
Item 1.
Financial Statements:
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
PART II.
Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 6.
Exhibits
Signature
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
(In Millions, Except Share Data)
Current assets:
Cash and cash investments
Receivables
Prepaid expenses and other
Assets held for sale
Inventories:
Finished goods
Raw material
Work in process
Total current assets
Property and equipment, net
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Other assets
Total assets
Current liabilities:
Notes payable
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Liabilities held for sale
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt
Deferred income taxes and other
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Masco Corporations shareholders equity:
Common shares, par value $1 per share Authorized shares: 1,400,000,000; issued and outstanding: 2013 349,100,000; 2012 349,000,000
Preferred shares authorized: 1,000,000; issued and outstanding: 2013 None; 2012 None
Paid-in capital
Accumulated deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total Masco Corporations shareholders equity
Noncontrolling interest
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
(In Millions Except Per Common Share Data)
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Income from litigation settlements, net
Operating profit
Other income (expense), net:
Interest expense
Other, net
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income taxes
Income from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations
Net income
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation
Income per common share attributable to Masco Corporation:
Basic:
Diluted:
Amounts attributable to Masco Corporation:
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)
(In Millions)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (see Footnote K):
Cumulative translation adjustment
Interest rate swaps, net of income tax of $ and $, respectively
Unrecognized pension prior service cost and net loss, net of income tax of $ and $, respectively
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Less: Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Masco Corporation
Total comprehensive income
Less: Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Total comprehensive income attributable to Masco Corporation
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash provided by operations
Increase in receivables
Increase in inventories
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, net
Net cash for operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of Company common stock
Cash dividends paid
New Credit Agreement costs
Issuance of Notes, net of issuance costs
Retirement of Notes
Payment for settlement of swaps
Payment of debt
Net cash (for) from financing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures
Acquisition of companies, net of cash acquired
Proceeds from disposition of:
Other financial investments
Property and equipment
Purchases of other financial investments
Net cash for investing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash investments
CASH AND CASH INVESTMENTS:
(Decrease) increase for the period
At January 1
At March 31
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (Unaudited)
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
Balance, January 1, 2012
Shares issued
Shares retired:
Repurchased
Surrendered (non-cash)
Cash dividends declared
Stock-based compensation
Balance, March 31, 2012
Balance, January 1, 2013
Balance, March 31, 2013
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2013 presentation in the condensed consolidated financial statements. In the Companys condensed consolidated balance sheets, assets and liabilities related to the 2013 discontinued operations have been separately presented at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The results of operations related to the 2013 discontinued operations have been separately stated in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. In the Companys condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, cash flows from discontinued operations are not separately classified.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements. On January 1, 2013, the Company adopted new accounting guidance requiring disclosure of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income. The adoption of this new guidance did not have an impact on the Companys financial position or its results of operations.
Selected financial information for the discontinued operations, during the period owned by the Company, was as follows, in millions:
Net Sales
Operating loss from discontinued operations
Impairment of assets
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net
Loss before income tax
Income tax benefit
Included in impairment of assets in 2013 is the impairment of fixed assets held for sale. During the first quarter of 2013, the Company estimated the fair value of the business held for sale, using unobservable inputs (Level 3). After considering the deferred gains reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, the Company recorded an impairment of $10 million in the first quarter of 2013.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
Note B concluded:
The following balance sheet items have been reclassified as held for sale:
Inventories
Deferred income taxes
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Cabinets and Related Products
Plumbing Products
Installation and Other Services
Decorative Architectural Products
Other Specialty Products
Total
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets were $132 million at both March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and principally included registered trademarks. The carrying value of the Companys definite-lived intangible assets was $18 million (net of accumulated amortization of $58 million) at March 31, 2013 and $19 million (net of accumulated amortization of $57 million) at December 31, 2012, and principally included customer relationships and non-compete agreements.
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Auction rate securities
Total recurring investments
Private equity funds
Other investments
Total non-recurring investments
The Companys investments in available-for-sale securities at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows, in millions:
March 31, 2013
December 31, 2012
Recurring Fair Value Measurements. Financial investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis at each reporting period and the amounts for each level within the fair value hierarchy were as follows, in millions:
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Note E concluded:
The fair value of the auction rate securities held by the Company have been estimated, on a recurring basis, using a discounted cash flow model (Level 3 input). The significant inputs in the discounted cash flow model used to value the auction rate securities include the expected maturity date of auction rate securities, discount rate used to determine the present value of expected cash flows and the assumptions for credit defaults, since the auction rate securities are backed by credit default swap agreements.
The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012, in millions:
Fair value at beginning of period
Total losses included in earnings
Unrealized (losses)
Purchases
Settlements
Transfer from Level 3 to Level 2
Fair value at period end
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements. During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company did not measure any financial investments at fair value on a non-recurring basis, as there was no other-than-temporary decline in the estimated value of private equity funds.
The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 financial assets in the three months ended March 31, 2013 or 2012.
Realized Gains. Income from financial investments net, included in other, net, within other income (expense), net, was as follows, in millions:
Realized gains from private equity funds
Total income from financial investments
The fair value of the Companys short-term and long-term fixed-rate debt instruments is based principally upon modeled market prices for the same or similar issues or the current rates available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. The aggregate estimated market value of short-term and long-term debt at March 31, 2013 was approximately $4.0 billion, compared with the aggregate carrying value of $3.6 billion. The aggregate estimated market value of short-term and long-term debt at December 31, 2012 was approximately $4.0 billion, compared with the aggregate carrying value of $3.6 billion.
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Interest Rate Swap Agreements. In March 2012, in connection with the issuance of $400 million of debt, the Company terminated the interest rate swap hedge relationships that it entered into in August 2011. These interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges and effectively fixed interest rates on the forecasted debt issuance to variable rates based on 3-month LIBOR. Upon termination, the ineffective portion of the cash flow hedges of approximately $2 million loss was recognized in the Companys consolidated statement of income in other, net. The remaining loss of approximately $23 million from the termination of these swaps is being amortized as an increase to interest expense over the remaining term of the debt, through March 2022. At March 31, 2013, the balance remaining in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income was $21 million.
In the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company recognized a net decrease in interest expense of $3 million resulting from the amortization of net gains related to the terminations (in 2012, 2008 and 2004) of the interest rate swap agreements.
Foreign Currency Contracts. The Companys net cash inflows and outflows exposed to the risk of changes in foreign currency exchange rates arise from the sale of products in countries other than the manufacturing source, foreign currency denominated supplier payments, debt and other payables, and investments in subsidiaries. To mitigate this risk during 2013 and 2012, the Company, including certain European operations, entered into foreign currency forward contracts and foreign currency exchange contracts.
Gains (losses) related to foreign currency forward and exchange contracts are recorded in the Companys condensed consolidated statements of operations in other income (expense), net. In the event that the counterparties fail to meet the terms of the foreign currency forward contracts, the Companys exposure is limited to the aggregate foreign currency rate differential with such institutions.
Metal Contracts. During 2013 and 2012, the Company entered into several contracts to manage its exposure to increases in the price of copper and zinc. Gains (losses) related to these contracts are recorded in the Companys condensed consolidated statements of operations in cost of sales.
The pre-tax gain (loss) included in the Companys condensed consolidated statements of operations is as follows, in millions:
Foreign Currency Contracts
Exchange Contracts
Forward Contracts
Metal Contracts
Total gain
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Note F concluded:
The Company presents its derivatives, net by counterparty due to the right of offset under master netting arrangements in current assets or current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The notional amounts being hedged and the fair value of those derivative instruments, on a gross basis, are as follows, in millions:
Current assets
Current liabilities
The fair value of all metal and foreign currency derivative contracts is estimated on a recurring basis, quarterly, using Level 2 inputs (significant other observable inputs).
Balance at January 1
Accruals for warranties issued during the period
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties
Settlements made (in cash or kind) during the period
Balance at end of period
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The New Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility available to the Company and one of its foreign subsidiaries, in U.S. dollars, European euros and certain other currencies. Borrowings under the revolver denominated in euros are limited to $500 million, equivalent. The Company can also borrow swingline loans up to $150 million and obtain letters of credit of up to $250 million; any outstanding Letters of Credit reduce the Companys borrowing capacity. At March 31, 2013, the Company had $78 million of outstanding and unused Letters of Credit, reducing the Companys borrowing capacity by such amount.
Revolving credit loans bear interest under the New Credit Agreement, at the Companys option, at (A) a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (iii) LIBOR plus 1.0% (the Alternative Base Rate); plus an applicable margin based upon the then applicable corporate credit ratings of the Company; or (B) LIBOR plus an applicable margin based upon the then applicable corporate credit ratings of the Company. The foreign currency revolving credit loans bear interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus an applicable margin based upon the then applicable corporate credit ratings of the Company.
The New Credit Agreement contains financial covenants requiring the Company to maintain (A) a maximum debt to total capitalization ratio, as adjusted for certain items, of 65 percent, and (B) a minimum interest coverage ratio, as adjusted for certain items, equal to or greater than 2.5 to 1.0. The debt to total capitalization ratio allows the add-back, if incurred, of up to the first $250 million of certain non-cash charges, including goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges, occurring from and after January 1, 2012 that would negatively impact shareholders equity.
Based on the limitations of the debt to total capitalization ratio covenant in the New Credit Agreement, at March 31, 2013, the Company had additional borrowing capacity, subject to availability, of up to $858 million. Additionally, at March 31, 2013, the Company could absorb a reduction to shareholders equity of approximately $462 million and remain in compliance with the debt to total capitalization covenant.
In order for the Company to borrow under the New Credit Agreement, there must not be any default in the Companys covenants in the New Credit Agreement (i.e., in addition to the two financial covenants, principally limitations on subsidiary debt, negative pledge restrictions, legal compliance requirements and maintenance of properties and insurance) and the Companys representations and warranties in the New Credit Agreement must be true in all material respects on the date of borrowing (i.e., principally no material adverse change or litigation likely to result in a material adverse change, since December 31, 2012, in each case, no material ERISA or environmental non-compliance and no material tax deficiency). The Company was in compliance with all covenants and no borrowings have been made at March 31, 2013.
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Long-term stock awards
Stock options
Phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights
Income tax benefit (37 percent tax rate - before valuation allowance)
Long-Term Stock Awards. Long-term stock awards are granted to key employees and non-employee Directors of the Company and do not cause net share dilution inasmuch as the Company continues the practice of repurchasing and retiring an equal number of shares in the open market. The Company granted 1,570,020 shares of long-term stock awards in the three months ended March 31, 2013.
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Note I continued:
The Companys long-term stock award activity was as follows, shares in millions:
Unvested stock award shares at January 1
Weighted average grant date fair value
Stock award shares granted
Stock award shares vested
Stock award shares forfeited
Unvested stock award shares at March 31
At March 31, 2013 and 2012, there was $94 million and $103 million, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock awards; such awards had a weighted average remaining vesting period of four years in both periods.
The total market value (at the vesting date) of stock award shares which vested during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $32 million and $23 million, respectively.
Stock Options. Stock options are granted to key employees of the Company. The exercise price equals the market price of the Companys common stock at the grant date. These options generally become exercisable (vest ratably) over five years beginning on the first anniversary from the date of grant and expire no later than 10 years after the grant date.
The Company granted 869,000 of stock option shares in the three months ended March 31, 2013 with a grant date exercise price approximating $20 per share. In the first three months of 2013, 453,070 stock option shares were forfeited (including options that expired unexercised).
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The Companys stock option activity was as follows, shares in millions:
Option shares outstanding, January 1
Weighted average exercise price
Option shares granted
Option shares exercised
Aggregate intrinsic value on date of exercise (A)
Option shares forfeited
Option shares outstanding, March 31
Weighted average remaining option term (in years)
Option shares vested and expected to vest, March 31
Aggregate intrinsic value (A)
Option shares exercisable (vested), March 31
At March 31, 2013 and 2012, there was $17 million and $29 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation expense (using the Black-Scholes option pricing model) related to unvested stock options; such options had a weighted average vesting period of two years and three years in 2013 and 2012, respectively.
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Note I concluded:
The weighted average grant date fair value of option shares granted in the period and the assumptions used to estimate those values using a Black-Scholes option pricing model were as follows:
Risk-free interest rate
Dividend yield
Volatility factor
Expected option life
Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of net loss
Net periodic pension cost
The Company participates in 20 regional multi-employer pension plans, principally related to building trades; none of the plans are considered significant to the Company.
Effective January 1, 2010, the Company froze all future benefit accruals under substantially all of the Companys domestic qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans. Future benefit accruals related to the Companys foreign non-qualified plans were frozen several years ago.
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Income Statement Line Item
Amortization of defined benefit pension:
Actuarial losses, net
Interest rate swaps
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The Companys operations by segment were:
The Companys operations by geographic area were:
North America
International, principally Europe
General corporate expense, net
Income from litigation settlements
Operating profit, as reported
Other income (expense), net
Income from cash and cash investments
Income from financial investments (Note E)
Other items, net
Total other, net
Other items, net, included $3 million and $(1) million of currency gains (losses) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
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Numerator (basic and diluted):
Allocation to unvested restricted stock awards
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders
Loss from discontinued operations, net
Net income available to common shareholders
Denominator:
Basic common shares (based upon weighted average)
Add:
Contingent common shares
Stock option dilution
Diluted common shares
For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company allocated dividends to the unvested restricted stock awards (participating securities).
Additionally, 15 million and 30 million common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related to stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share due to their antidilutive effect.
In the first three months of 2013, the Company granted 1.6 million shares of long-term stock awards. To offset the dilutive impact of these awards and awards granted in late 2012, the Company repurchased and retired 1.7 million shares of Company common stock, for cash aggregating approximately $35 million. At March 31, 2013, the Company had 22.6 million shares of its common stock remaining under the July 2007 Board of Directors repurchase authorization.
On the basis of amounts paid (declared), cash dividends per common share were $.075 ($.075) and $.075 ($.075), respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (concluded)
As a result of tax audit closings, settlements and expiration of applicable statutes of limitations in various jurisdictions within the next 12 months, the Company anticipates that it is reasonably possible that the liability for uncertain tax positions could be reduced by approximately $3 million.
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FIRST QUARTER 2013 VERSUS FIRST QUARTER 2012
SALES AND OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth our net sales and operating profit (loss) margins by business segment and geographic area, dollars in millions:
Net Sales:
Operating Profit (Loss) Margins: (A)
Operating profit margins, as reported
We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States. However, we believe that certain non-GAAP performance measures and ratios used in managing the business may provide users of this financial information with additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior periods. Non-GAAP performance measures and ratios should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, our reported results.
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NET SALES
Net sales increased four percent for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 from the comparable period of 2012. There was no net impact of currency translation in the first quarter of 2013. The following table reconciles reported net sales to net sales, excluding acquisitions and the effect of currency translation, in millions:
Net sales, as reported
Acquisitions
Net sales, excluding acquisitions
Currency translation
Net sales, excluding acquisitions and the effect of currency translation
North American net sales increased six percent for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 from the comparable period of 2012 due to increased sales volume of cabinets, installation and other services, plumbing products and windows. Net sales were also positively affected by selling price increases, which increased sales by two percent for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 from the comparable period of 2012. Such increases were partially offset by a less favorable product mix related to cabinets and plumbing products, as well as lower sales volume of paints and stains which decreased sales by one percent for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 from the comparable period of 2012.
In local currencies and in U.S. dollars, net sales from International operations decreased two percent for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013. The decrease in local currency sales in the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 is primarily due to lower sales volume of International plumbing products, cabinets and windows, partially offset by increased selling prices.
Net sales of Cabinets and Related Products increased for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 due to increased sales volume and selling prices of North American cabinets, which increased sales by 11 percent from the comparable period of 2012, partially offset by a less favorable product mix of North American cabinets, which decreased sales by seven percent from the comparable period of 2012.
Net sales of Plumbing Products increased due to increased sales volume of North American operations, which increased sales by four percent for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 from the comparable period of 2012, partially offset by lower sales volume of international operations.
Net sales of Installation and Other Services increased for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to increased sales volume related to a higher level of activity in the new home construction market as well as increased selling prices.
Net sales of Decorative Architectural Products decreased for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013, principally due to lower sales volume of paints and stains.
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Net sales of Other Specialty Products increased for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 compared with the same period in 2012 due to higher sales volume of North American windows. This segment was negatively affected by lower sales volume of U.K. windows and staple guns and other fastening tools in the same period of 2013 compared to 2012.
OPERATING MARGINS
Our gross profit margins were 27.1 percent for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 compared with 26.8 percent for the comparable period of 2012. Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, were 20.0 percent for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013, compared to 20.8 percent for the comparable period of 2012.
Gross profit margins for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013 were positively affected by increased sales volume and a more favorable relationship between selling prices and commodity costs. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of sales, in the first quarter of 2013 is due to increased sales volume.
We have been focused on the strategic rationalization of our businesses, including business consolidations, plant closures, headcount reductions, system implementations and other initiatives. Operating profit for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 includes $8 million and $11 million, respectively, of costs and charges related to our business rationalizations and other initiatives.
Operating margins in the Cabinets and Related Products segment for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 reflect a more favorable relationship between selling prices and commodity costs and the benefits associated with our business rationalizations and cost savings initiatives, partially offset by a less favorable product mix.
Operating margins in the Plumbing Products segment for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 were negatively impacted by lower sales volume and a less favorable product mix related to international operations and a less favorable relationship between selling prices and commodity costs (including the negative impact of $4 million loss related to the metal hedge contracts). Such declines more than offset increased North American sales volume.
Operating margins in the Installation and Other Services segment for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 were positively impacted by increased sales volume and the related absorption of fixed costs, as well as the benefits associated with business rationalizations and other cost savings initiatives.
Operating margins in the Decorative Architectural Products segment for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 reflect the anniversary of pricing actions and lower program costs.
Operating margins in the Other Specialty Products segment for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 reflect increased sales volume and the benefits associated with business rationalizations and other cost savings initiatives.
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Interest expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 decreased $4 million from the comparable period of 2012 primarily due to the repurchase and retirement of $791 million of 5.875% Notes in 2012, partially offset by the issuance of 5.95% Notes. This activity resulted in a net debt reduction of $400 million in 2012.
Other items, net, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 included $3 million of currency transaction gains. Other items, net, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2012 included $(1) million of currency transaction losses.
Other, net, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 included gains of $3 million related to distributions from private equity funds. Other, net, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2012 included gains of $16 million related to distributions from private equity funds.
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS Attributable to Masco Corporation
Income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 was $56 million compared with $42 million for the comparable period of 2012. Diluted earnings per common share for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 was $.16 per common share compared with $.12 per common share for the comparable period of 2012.
Our effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2013 of 18 percent was lower than our normalized tax rate of 36 percent primarily due to a decrease in the valuation allowance resulting from the partial utilization of our U.S. Federal net operating loss carryforward and from a $12 million state income tax benefit on uncertain tax positions due to the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations in various jurisdictions.
In the first quarter of 2012, we incurred income tax expense of $7 million on pre-tax income from continuing operations of $60 million. The income tax expense includes a $21 million state income tax benefit on uncertain tax positions primarily from the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations in various jurisdictions and certain tax audit closings.
OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Our current ratio was 1.7 to 1 at both March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
For the three months ended March 31, 2013, cash of $210 million was used for operating activities. First quarter 2013 cash from operations was affected by an expected and annually recurring seasonal first quarter increase in accounts receivable and inventories compared with December 31, 2012.
Net cash used for financing activities was $65 million, primarily due to $26 million for the payment of cash dividends and $35 million for the acquisition of Company common stock in open-market transactions to partially offset the dilutive impact of long-term stock awards granted in 2013 and awards granted in late 2012. Net cash used for investing activities was $30 million and included $31 million for capital expenditures and $5 million for the acquisition of a U.K. door company, offset by net proceeds from the sale of fixed assets and financial investments of $10 million.
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Our cash and cash investments were $1.0 billion and $1.4 billion at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Our cash and cash investments consist of overnight interest bearing money market demand and time deposit accounts, money market mutual funds and government securities.
Of the $1.0 billion and the $1.4 billion of cash and cash investments held at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, $522 million and $572 million, respectively, is held in foreign subsidiaries. If these funds were needed for our operations in the U.S., their repatriation into the U.S. may result in additional U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes. The amount of such taxes is dependent on the income tax laws and circumstances at the time of distribution.
On March 28, 2013, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the New Credit Agreement) with a bank group, with an aggregate commitment of $1.25 billion and a maturity date of March 28, 2018. Upon entry into the New Credit Agreement, the Companys credit agreement dated as of June 21, 2010, as amended, with an aggregate commitment of $1.25 billion, was terminated. See Footnote H to the financial statements.
Based on the limitations of the debt to total capitalization covenant in the New Credit Agreement, at March 31, 2013, the Company had additional borrowing capacity, subject to availability, of up to $858 million. Additionally, at March 31, 2013, the Company could absorb a reduction to shareholders equity of approximately $462 million and remain in compliance with the debt to total capitalization covenant.
We were in compliance with all covenants and had no borrowings under the New Credit Agreement at March 31, 2013.
We have $200 million of 7.125% Notes due August 15, 2013 (Notes). We plan to use available cash to retire the Notes.
We believe that our present cash balance, cash flows from operations and, to the extent necessary, bank borrowings and future financial market activities, are sufficient to fund our working capital and other investment needs.
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OUTLOOK FOR THE COMPANY
We continue to make progress on our strategic initiatives, which include leveraging our brands, reducing our costs, improving our Installation and Cabinets segments and strengthening our balance sheet. We are encouraged by the continued strength in new home construction activity, driven by the stabilization and improvement of home prices in many areas of the U.S., increasing affordability and demographics. These factors should continue to drive demand for new homes over the next several years. Increased new home construction activity benefits virtually all of our businesses.
We believe and are confident that the long-term fundamentals for the new home construction and home improvement markets continue to be positive. We believe that our strong financial position, together with our current strategy of investing in leadership brands, including KRAFTMAID and MERILLAT cabinets, DELTA and HANSGROHE faucets, BEHR paint and MILGARD windows, our continued focus on innovation and our commitment to lean principles, will allow us to drive long-term growth and create value for our shareholders.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements contained in this report that reflect our views about our future performance constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as believe, anticipate, appear, may, will, intend, plan, estimate, expect, assume, seek, should, forecast, and similar references to future periods. These views involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in our forward-looking statements. We caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Our future performance may be affected by our reliance on new home construction and home improvement, our reliance on key customers, the cost and availability of raw materials, the uncertainty in the international economy, shifts in consumer preferences and purchasing practices, our ability to improve our underperforming businesses and our ability to maintain our competitive positions in our industries. These and other factors are discussed in detail in Item 1A, Risk Factors in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our forward-looking statements in this report speak only as of the date of this report. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Unless required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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The Companys principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded, based on an evaluation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)) as required by paragraph (b) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that, as of March 31, 2013, the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
In connection with the evaluation of the Companys internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2013, which is required under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by paragraph (d) of Exchange Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 (as defined in paragraph (f) of Rule 13a-15), management determined that there was no change that materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Information regarding legal proceedings involving us is set forth in Note O to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
There have been no material changes to the risk factors of the Company set forth in Item 1A, Risk Factors in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
The following table provides information regarding the repurchase of Company common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2013:
Period
1/1/13- 1/31/13
2/1/13- 2/29/13
3/1/13- 3/31/13
Total for the quarter
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION (continued)
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION, concluded
SIGNATURE
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.
/s/ John G. Sznewajs
May 2, 2013
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit