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

FORM 10Q

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For Quarter Ended March 31, 2004

Commission File No. 001-15401
 
 
 
ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

MISSOURI               43-1863181
(State of Incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

533 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY DRIVE, ST. LOUIS MISSOURI 63141
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(314) 985-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
 
YES: x      NO: o
 
Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 
YES: x      NO: o

Number of shares of Energizer Holdings, Inc. common stock, $.01 par value, outstanding as of the close of business on April 30, 2004:   

                82,010,416             
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 2 
 
 
PART I -    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC.

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS

 (Condensed)

 (Dollars in millions, except per share data - Unaudited)

 
    
 
 
Quarter Ended March 31, 

Six Months Ended March 31, 

 
2004
2003
2004
2003
   
  
  
  
 
Net sales  $ 592.9  $ 362.6  $
1,404.6
  $ 935.0 
Cost of products sold
  
289.5
  
207.3
  
692.0
  
515.0
 
Selling, general and administrative expense
  
127.3
  
69.4
  
256.7
  
145.0
 
Advertising and promotion expense
  
88.8
  
26.8
  
181.5
  
74.0
 
Research and development expense
  
20.7
  
9.3
  
36.8
  
18.1
 
Intellectual property rights income
  
(1.5
)
 
-
  
(1.5
)
 
(6.0
)
Interest expense
  
6.7
  
4.7
  
13.9
  
9.1
 
Other financing items, net
  
(1.7
)
 
(0.8
)
 
(3.6
)
 
(1.1
)
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Earnings before income taxes
  
63.1
  
45.9
  
228.8
  
180.9
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Income tax provision
  
(9.7
)
 
(12.9
)
 
(60.4
)
 
(61.5
)
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Net earnings
 
$
53.4
 
$
33.0
 
$
168.4
 
$
119.4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.65
 
$
0.38
 
$
2.03
 
$
1.36
 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.63
 
$
0.37
 
$
1.97
 
$
1.33
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Net earnings
 
$
53.4
 
$
33.0
 
$
168.4
 
$
119.4
 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
  
(13.3
)
 
(0.7
)
 
29.7
  
6.8
 
Minimum pension liability change, net of tax of
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
$0.2 for six months ended March 31, 2004
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
and $1.8 for six months ended March 31, 2003
  
0.2
  
(0.1
)
 
(0.4
)
 
(6.0
)
Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities,
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
net of tax of $0.4
  
0.7
  
-
  
0.7
  
-
 
  
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income
 
$
41.0
 
$
32.2
 
$
198.4
 
$
120.2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
 
 
 3 
 
 

 ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC.

 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 (Condensed)

 (Dollars in millions--Unaudited)

    
 
March 31,
September 30,
March 31,
 

2004 

2003 

2003 

Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
Cash and cash equivalents 
 $
 89.4
  $
 71.7
  $ 34.1 
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
accounts of $11.4, $9.8 and $12.8, respectively
 
436.9
  
432.3
  
325.6
 
Inventories
 
449.3
  
430.6
  
520.6
 
Other current assets
 
281.6
  
308.5
  
248.9
 
 
 
 
 
Total current assets
 
1,257.2
  
1,243.1
  
1,129.2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Property at cost
 
1,389.2
  
1,339.1
  
1,313.4
 
Accumulated depreciation
 
(691.2
)
 
(637.9
)
 
(613.3
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
698.0
  
701.2
  
700.1
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Goodwill
 
342.6
  
330.2
  
443.1
 
Intangible assets
 
310.6
  
308.8
  
192.4
 
Other assets
 
160.0
  
148.8
  
142.5
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
2,768.4
 
$
2,732.1
 
$
2,607.3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
$
20.0
 
$
20.0
 
$
15.0
 
Notes payable
 
68.7
  
66.1
  
706.3
 
Accounts payable
 
188.6
  
213.2
  
160.9
 
Other current liabilities
 
437.7
  
428.2
  
382.8
 
 
 
 
 
Total current liabilities
 
715.0
  
727.5
  
1,265.0
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Long-term debt
 
865.9
  
913.6
  
375.0
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Other liabilities
 
304.7
  
283.0
  
268.4
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Shareholders equity
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Common stock
 
1.0
  
1.0
  
1.0
 
Additional paid in capital
 
825.6
  
811.9
  
791.9
 
Retained earnings
 
531.6
  
367.1
  
320.7
 
Treasury stock
 
(421.5
)
 
(288.1
)
 
(303.1
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(53.9
)
 
(83.9
)
 
(111.6
)
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders equity
 
882.8
  
808.0
  
698.9
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
2,768.4
 
$
2,732.1
 
$
2,607.3
 
 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
 
 
 
 4 
 
 

 ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC.

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 (Condensed)

 (Dollars in millions - Unaudited)

    
 

 Six Months Ended March 31,

  

2004 

2003 

  
Cash flow from operations
 
 
 
Net earnings
 
$
168.4
 
$
119.4
 
Non-cash items included in income
  
74.1
  
34.5
 
Changes in assets and liabilities used in operations
  
5.4
  
91.0
 
Other, net
  
1.8
  
0.7
 
  
 
 
Net cash flow from operations
  
249.7
  
245.6
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Cash flow from investing activities
  
 
  
 
 
Property additions
  
(53.6
)
 
(14.1
)
Proceeds from sale of property
  
0.6
  
1.0
 
Purchase of Schick-Wilkinson Sword
  
-
  
(932.2
)
Other, net
  
0.1
  
-
 
  
 
 
Net cash used by investing activities
  
(52.9
)
 
(945.3
)
 
  
 
  
 
 
Cash flow from financing activities
  
 
  
 
 
Net cash proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
  
-
  
215.0
 
Principal payments on long-term debt (including
  
 
  
 
 
current maturities)
  
(50.2
)
 
-
 
Net increase in notes payable
  
1.2
  
608.9
 
Treasury stock purchases
  
(145.8
)
 
(128.9
)
Other, net
  
14.8
  
4.2
 
   
  
 
Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities
  
(180.0
)
 
699.2
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
  
0.9
  
0.7
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
  
17.7
  
0.2
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
  
71.7
  
33.9
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
89.4
 
$
34.1
 
 
 
 
 
        
 
  
 
  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
 
 
 5 
 
 

ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2004
(Dollars in millions, except per share data – Unaudited)

Note 1 – The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results for any other quarter or for the full year. These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for Energizer Holdings, Inc. (Energizer) for the year ended September 30, 2003.

Note 2 – Energizer applies Accounting Principles Board (APB) No. 25 and related interpretations in accounting for its stock-based compensation. Charges to net earnings for stock-based compensation under APB 25 were $0.4 and $0.6 for each of the quarters ending March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and $0.8 and $1.2 for each of the six months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Had cost for stock-based compensation been determined based on the fair value method set forth under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 123, charges to net earnings would have been an additional $1.3 and $1.6 for the quarters ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and $2.5 and $3.1 for the six months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Pro forma disclosures required under SFAS 123, as if Energizer had adopted the fai r value-based method of accounting for stock options, are presented below and are for disclosure purposes only and may not be representative of future calculations.
 

 
 
Quarter Ended
Six Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
March 31,
 
  
2004
   
2003
  
2004
   
2003
 
  
  
 
  
 
Net earnings/(loss):
  
 
   
 
  
 
   
 
 
As reported
 
$
53.4
  
$
33.0
 
$
168.4
  
$
119.4
 
Pro forma adjustments
  
(1.3
)
  
(1.6
)
 
(2.5
)
  
(3.1
)
 
  
 
  
 
Pro forma
 
$
52.1
  
$
31.4
 
$
165.9
  
$
116.3
 
 
  
 
   
 
  
 
   
 
 
Basic earnings/(loss) per share:
  
 
   
 
  
 
   
 
 
As reported
 
$
0.65
  
$
0.38
 
$
2.03
  
$
1.36
 
Pro forma adjustments
  
(0.01
)
  
(0.02
)
 
(0.03
)
  
(0.03
)
 
  
 
  
 
Pro forma
 
$
0.64
  
$
0.36
 
$
2.00
  
$
1.33
 
 
  
 
   
 
  
 
   
 
 
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share:
  
 
   
 
  
 
   
 
 
As reported
 
$
0.63
  
$
0.37
 
$
1.97
  
$
1.33
 
Pro forma adjustments
  
(0.02
)
  
(0.02
)
 
(0.03
)
  
(0.03
)
 
  
 
  
 
Pro forma
 
$
0.61
  
$
0.35
 
$
1.94
  
$
1.30
 


Note 3 – Energizer’s operations are managed via three major segments - North America Battery (United States and Canada battery and lighting products), International Battery (rest of world battery and lighting products) and Razors and Blades (global razors, blades, and related products). Energizer reports segment results reflecting all profit derived from each outside customer sale in the region in which the customer is located. Research and development costs for the battery segments are combined and included in the Total Battery segment results. Research and development costs for Razors and Blades are included in that segment’s results. Segment performance is evaluated based on segment operating profit, exclusive of general corporate expenses, major restructuring charges and amortization of intangible assets. Financial items, such as interest income and expense, are managed on a global basis at the corporate level.

 
 6 
 
Historical segment sales and profitability for the quarter and the six months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, are presented below. All prior periods have been restated to conform to the current presentation.
 
 
 

Historical  

 

Historical 

 

For the quarter ended March 31,

 

For the six months ended March 31, 

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 
 
 
 
Net Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America Battery
$187.5
 
$194.2
 
$557.4
 
$541.7
International Battery
190.5
 
168.4
 
429.3
 
393.3
Total Battery
378.0
 
362.6
 
986.7
 
935.0
Razors and Blades
214.9
 
-
 
417.9
 
-
Total Net Sales
$592.9
 
$362.6
 
$1,404.6
 
$935.0
 
 
 
 
Profitability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America Battery
$39.0
 
$45.6
 
$154.0
 
$155.8
International Battery
34.3
 
23.4
 
83.2
 
62.9
R&D Battery
(13.0)
 
(9.3)
 
(21.5)
 
(18.1)
Total Battery
60.3
 
59.7
 
215.7
 
200.6
Razors and Blades
30.0
 
-
 
64.4
 
-
Total segment profitability
$90.3
 
$59.7
 
$280.1
 
$200.6
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General corporate and other expenses
(22.3)
 
(9.9)
 
(39.7)
 
(17.7)
Intellectual property rights income
1.5
 
-
 
1.5
 
6.0
Amortization
(1.4)
 
-
 
(2.8)
 
-
Interest and other financial items
(5.0)
 
(3.9)
 
(10.3)
 
(8.0)
Total earnings before income taxes
$63.1
 
$45.9
 
$228.8
 
$180.9
 
 
 
 
 

Supplemental product information is presented below for revenues from external customers:
 

 
For the quarter ended March 31,
 
For the six months ended March 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
2004
 
2003
 
 Net Sales by Product Line       
Alkaline Batteries
$231.0
 
$232.6
 
$656.7
 
$643.0
Carbon Zinc Batteries
57.0
 
54.6
 
126.4
 
120.9
Other Batteries and Lighting Products
90.0
 
75.4
 
203.6
 
171.1
Razors and Blades
214.9
 
-
 
417.9
 
-
Total Net Sales
$592.9
 
$362.6
 
$1,404.6
 
$935.0
 
 
 
 
 
Note 4 – On March 28, 2003, Energizer acquired the worldwide Schick Wilkinson Sword (SWS) business from Pfizer, Inc. The pro forma statement of earnings and segment sales and profitability for the quarter and six months ended March 31, 2003 is presented below. This statement represents Energizer’s results as if the acquisition of SWS had occurred on October 1, 2002. Such results have been prepared by adjusting the historical Energizer results to include SWS results of operations and incremental interest, amortization of acquired finite-lived intangibles and other expenses related to acquisition debt. The pro forma statements do not include any cost savings that may result from the combination of Energizer and SWS operations, nor one-time items related to acquisition accounting.
 
 
 7 
 
 
These pro forma earnings statements are based on, and should be read in conjunction with Energizer’s historical consolidated financial statements and related notes, as well as SWS historical consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Form 8-K filings of May 30, 2003.

  

Historical 

Pro Forma 

Historical 

Pro Forma 

 

 

Quarter Ended 
Quarter Ended 
Six Months Ended 
Six Months Ended 
 

 

March 31,
March 31,
March 31,
March 31,
 

 

2004

2003

2004

2003 
  
 
 
 
 
Net sales $ 592.9 $ 490.6 $ 1,404.6 

$

 1,247.0 
              
Cost of products sold  
289.5
  
273.2
  
692.0
  668.7 
Selling, general and administrative expense
  
127.3
  
105.8
  
256.7
  
218.0
 
Advertising and promotion expense
  
88.8
  
59.1
  
181.5
  
130.6
 
Research and development expense
  
20.7
  
16.4
  
36.8
  
32.8
 
Intellectual property rights income
  
(1.5
)
 
-
  
(1.5
)
 
(6.0
)
Interest expense
  
6.7
  
12.0
  
13.9
  
23.6
 
Other financing items, net
  
(1.7
)
 
0.2
  
(3.6
)
 
0.9
 
 
  
  
  
  
 
Earnings before income taxes
  
63.1
  
23.9
  
228.8
  
178.4
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Income tax provision
  
(9.7
)
 
(5.0
)
 
(60.4
)
 
(61.1
)
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Net earnings
 
$
53.4
 
$
18.9
 
$
168.4
 
$
117.3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.65
 
$
0.22
 
$
2.03
 
$
1.34
 
Diluted
 
$
0.63
 
$
0.21
 
$
1.97
 
$
1.31
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Weighted average shares of common stock - Basic
  
81.8
  
86.5
  
82.8
  
87.5
 
Weighted average shares of common stock - Diluted
  
84.8
  
88.6
  
85.7
  
89.8
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 

 
  

Historical 

Pro Forma 

Historical 

Pro Forma 

 

 

Quarter Ended 

Quarter Ended 

Six Months Ended 

Six Months Ended 

 

 

March 31, 

March 31, 

March 31, 

March 31, 

 

 

2004 

2003 

2004 

2003 

  
Net Sales
 
 
 
 
 
North America Battery
 
$
187.5
 
$
194.2
 
$
557.4
 
$
541.7
 
International Battery
  
190.5
  
168.4
  
429.3
  
393.3
 
  
 
 
 
 
Total Battery
  
378.0
  
362.6
  
986.7
  
935.0
 
Razors and Blades
  
214.9
  
128.0
  
417.9
  
312.0
 
  
 
 
 
 
Total Net Sales
 
$
592.9
 
$
490.6
 
$
1,404.6
 
$
1,247.0
 
  
 
 
 
 
Profitability             
North America Battery
 $

 39.0

  $

 45.6

 $

 154.0

 $

 155.8

International Battery
  

 34.3

  

 23.4

  

 83.2

  

 62.9

 
R&D Battery
  

 (13.0

) 

 (9.3

)
 

 (21.5

)
 

 (18.1

)

  
 
 
 
 
Total Battery
  
60.3
  
59.7
  
215.7
  
200.6
 
Razors and Blades
  
30.0
  
(12.3
)
 
64.4
  
16.8
 
  
 
 
 
 
Total segment profitability
 
$
90.3
 
$
47.4
 
$
280.1
 
$
217.4
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
General corporate and other expenses
  
(22.3
)
 
(9.9
)
 
(39.7
)
 
(17.7
)
Intellectual property rights income
  
1.5
  
-
  
1.5
  
6.0
 
Amortization
  
(1.4
)
 
(1.4
)
 
(2.8
)
 
(2.8
)
Interest and other financial items
  
(5.0
)
 
(12.2
)
 
(10.3
)
 
(24.5
)
  
 
 
 
 
Total earnings before income taxes
 
$
63.1
 
$
23.9
 
$
228.8
 
$
178.4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Note 5 – Basic earnings per share is based on the average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is based on the average number of shares used for the basic earnings per share calculation, adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock equivalents.
 
 8 
 
 
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter and the six months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 (shares in millions)  

Quarter Ended    

 

 

Quarter Ended    

 
   

March 31,    

  

March 31,    

 
   

2004 

 

 

2003 

 

 

2004 

 

 

2003 

 
   
  
  
  
 
Numerator:
             
Net earnings for basic and dilutive earnings per share
 
$
53.4
 
$
33.0
 
$
168.4
 
$
119.4
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Denominator:
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Weighted-average shares for basic earnings per share
  
81.8
  
86.5
  
82.8
  
87.5
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Effect of dilutive securities:
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Stock options
  
2.2
  
1.4
  
2.1
  
1.7
 
Restricted stock equivalents
  
0.8
  
0.6
  
0.8
  
0.6
 
  
 
 
 
 
Total dilutive securities
  
3.0
  
2.0
  
2.9
  
2.3
 
  
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares for diluted earnings per share
  
84.8
  
88.5
  
85.7
  
89.8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.65
 
$
0.38
 
$
2.03
 
$
1.36
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.63
 
$
0.37
 
$
1.97
 
$
1.33
 
 
 

Note 6 – In the quarter ending March, 31, 2004, Energizer recorded a charge for asset impairment of $4.2 before taxes in research and development expense. The charge was to write down to disposition value certain long-lived assets following a decision to discontinue a project to develop alternative manufacturing methods. Additionally, Energizer recorded a $1.9 pre-tax asset impairment charge in cost of products sold for impaired assets used to produce products that have been discontinued. The impaired long-lived assets had been carried in the North America Battery segment.

Note 7 – Substantially all activities related to previously announced restructuring plans have been completed as of March 31, 2004, except for the disposition of certain assets held for disposal under restructuring plans. During the six months ended March 31, 2004, 26 employees were terminated under previously announced restructuring plans. Activities impacting the restructuring reserve during the six months ended March 31, 2004, which are recorded in Other Current Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, are presented in the following table:
 

 
 
Beginning
 
 
 
 
 
Ending
 
 
Balance
 
Provision
 
Activity
 
Balance
Termination benefits
 
$              2.3
 
$                  -
 
$             (2.3)
 
$                -
Other cash costs
 
0.1
 
-
 
(0.1)
 
-
  
 
 
 
Total
 
$              2.4
 
$                  -
 
$             (2.4)
 
$                -
 
 
 
 
 
 

Note 8 – Energizer generates accounts receivable from its customers through the ordinary course of business. A pool of domestic trade accounts receivable are routinely sold to Energizer Receivables Funding Corporation (the SPE), which is a wholly owned, bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity subsidiary of Energizer. The SPE’s only business activities relate to acquiring and selling interests in Energizer’s receivables, and it is used as an additional source of liquidity. The SPE sells an undivided percentage ownership interest in each individual receivable to an unrelated party (the Conduit) and uses the cash collected on these receivables to purchase additional receivables from Energizer.
 
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Until March 31, 2004, the trade receivables sale facility represented “off-balance sheet financing,” since the Conduit’s ownership interest in the SPE’s accounts receivable results in assets being removed from Energizer’s balance sheet, rather than resulting in a liability to the Conduit. Upon the facility’s termination, the Conduit would be entitled to all cash collections on the SPE’s accounts receivable until its purchased interest has been repaid.
 
The terms of the agreements governing this facility qualify trade receivables sale transactions for “sale treatment” under generally accepted accounting principles. As such, Energizer is required to account for the SPE’s transactions with the Conduit as a sale of accounts receivable instead of reflecting the Conduit’s net investment as debt with a pledge of accounts receivable as collateral.
 

 
 
March 31, 2004
 
September 30, 2003
 
March 31, 2003
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total outstanding accounts receivable sold to SPE
 
$          119.5
 
$         175.7
 
$         138.8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash received by SPE from sale of receivables to a third party
 
50.0
 
75.0
 
50.0
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subordinated retained interest
 
69.5
 
100.7
 
88.8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energizer's investment in SPE
 
69.5
 
100.7
 
88.8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

In April 2004, Energizer renewed its contract with the Conduit of the SPE, with some key changes. Under the new agreement, the SPE no longer meets the “sale treatment” under generally accepted accounting principles as noted above. Therefore, future transactions will be reported and consolidated into Energizer’s results. As outlined below, the changes to Energizer’s balance sheet will consist of additional accounts receivable, lower other current assets resulting from the elimination of the investment in the SPE, and if applicable, an increase in notes payable. This accounting change will occur in Energizer’s third fiscal quarter.

If the SPE was structured as a borrowing secured by accounts receivable as it will in future periods, rather than sales of accounts receivable, Energizer’s balance sheet would reflect additional accounts receivable, notes payable and lower other current assets as follows:
 

 
March 31, 2004
 
September 30, 2003
 
March 31, 2003
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional accounts receivable
 
$        119.5
 
$           175.7
 
$           138.8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional notes payable
 
50.0
 
75.0
 
50.0
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lower other current assets
 
69.5
 
100.7
 
88.8
 

Note 9 – Energizer has certain guarantees that are required to be disclosed under FASB Interpretation No. 45. Energizer has arranged for letters of credit to be supplied by financial institutions to meet regulatory requirements for certain workers compensation and environmental obligations. Total letters of credit posted were $0.5 at March 31, 2004. Such letters expire annually; however will likely be renewed upon expiration in support of Energizer’s ongoing operations.

Energizer guaranteed loans for certain common stock purchases made by certain executive officers and other key executives of Energizer. With respect to the executive officers, these guarantees were amended in June 2002 to apply only to the outstanding loan balances as of June 30, 2002. The aggregate loan balances guaranteed total approximately $1.5. The maximum term of each individual loan guarantee is 3 years, and Energizer may offset any losses it may incur under an individual loan guarantee against any amounts owed by it to the individual officer or executive.
 
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Note 10 – Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the period ended March 31, 2004 are as follows:
 

 
North American
 
International
 
Razors &
 
 
 
Battery
 
Battery
 
Blades
 
Total
Balance at October 1, 2003
$          24.7
 
$            13.3
 
$            292.2
 
$            330.2
Cumulative translation adjustment
-
 
0.1
 
12.3
 
12.4
Balance at March 31, 2004
$          24.7
 
$            13.4
 
$            304.5
 
$            342.6
 
 
 
 

Total intangible assets other than goodwill at March 31, 2004 are as follows:
 

 
Gross
 
Accumulated
 
 
 
Carrying Amount
 
Amortization
 
Net
To be amortized:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tradenames
$             11.0
 
$                (1.7)
 
$               9.3
Technology and patents
35.2
 
(3.0)
 
32.2
Customer-related
7.1
 
(1.0)
 
6.1
 
53.3
 
(5.7)
 
47.6
Indefinite-lived:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tradenames
626.0
 
(363.0)
 
263.0
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total intangible assets
$            679.3
 
$             (368.7)
 
$             310.6
 
 
 
 

Changes in indefinite-lived intangible assets are currency related. Estimated amortization expense for amortized intangible assets for each year ended September 30, 2004 through 2008 is $5.0.

Note 11 – The FASB issued SFAS 132 (revised 2003), "Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits," which requires additional disclosures to those in the original SFAS 132 about the assets, obligations, cash flows, and net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit pension plans and other defined benefit postretirement plans in annual financial statements. SFAS 132 also requires interim disclosures regarding net periodic benefit cost and contributions made and expected to be made for defined benefit pension plans and other defined benefit postretirement plans.

Energizer has several defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all of its employees in the United States and certain employees in other countries. The plans provide retirement benefits based on years of service and earnings. Energizer also sponsors or participates in a number of other non-U.S. pension arrangements, including various retirement and termination benefit plans, some of which are required by local law or coordinated with government-sponsored plans, which are not significant in the aggregate and therefore are not included in the information presented below. Health care and life insurance postretirement benefits are also currently provided by Energizer for certain groups of retired employees.
 
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Energizer’s net periodic benefit cost for these plans is as follows:
 

 
 
Pension
 
 
Quarter ended March 31,
Six months ended March 31,
 
 
2004
2003
2004
2003
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Service cost
 
$
6.2
 
$
4.5
 
$
11.7
 
$
8.9
 
Interest cost
  
8.1
  
6.8
  
16.1
  
13.5
 
Expected return on plan assets
  
(12.0
)
 
(11.3
)
 
(24.0
)
 
(22.4
)
Amortization of prior service cost
  
0.2
  
(0.1
)
 
0.3
  
(0.1
)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss
  
0.4
  
0.4
  
0.8
  
0.8
 
Amortization of transition obligation
  
(0.1
)
 
-
  
-
  
0.1
 
  
 
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost
 
$
2.8
 
$
0.3
 
$
4.9
 
$
0.8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Postretirement
 
  

Quarter ended March 31, 

  
Six months ended March 31,
 
 
  
2004
  
2003
  
2004
  
2003
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Service cost
 
$
-
 
$
0.1
 
$
0.1
 
$
0.1
 
Interest cost
  
0.7
  
0.7
  
1.5
  
1.5
 
Expected return on plan assets
  
-
  
-
  
(0.1
)
 
-
 
Amortization of prior service cost
  
(0.6
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(1.2
)
 
(1.2
)
  
 
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost
 
$
0.1
 
$
0.2
 
$
0.3
 
$
0.4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

For the six months ended March 31, 2004, $4.8 in pension contributions and $1.3 in postretirement contributions have been made by Energizer. Energizer expects to contribute $8.6 to its pension plans and $2.8 to its other postretirement plans for the fiscal year 2004.

Note 12 – On December 8, 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the Act) became law in the U.S. The act introduces a prescription drug benefit under Medicare, as well as a federal subsidy to sponsors of retiree health care benefit plans that provide retiree benefits in certain circumstances. It is not yet clear what impact, if any, the new legislation will have on Energizer's postretirement health care plans. The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO) reflected in the other liabilities section of the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, and the net periodic postretirement benefit cost (NPPBC) reflected in the accompanying consolidated statement of earnings do not reflect the effects, if any, of the Act. Specific authoritative guidance from the Financial Accounting Standards B oard on the proper accounting for any such effect is pending and may require in the future that Energizer change APBO and NPPBC amounts disclosed.

Note 13 – Energizer was served with a lawsuit filed on August 12, 2003 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in Boston, Massachusetts by the Gillette Company. The lawsuit alleges that Energizer’s new QUATTRO men’s shaving system infringes one of Gillette’s patents with respect to a specific progressive geometric blade configuration, and petitions the court for injunctive relief as well as monetary damages. The Gillette Company filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in the matter, which was denied by the Court in an order issued January 15, 2004. The Gillette Company has appealed this decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In December, 2003, the Gillette Company amended its original complaint to add allegations that FONT>QUATTRO infringes three additional Gillette patents involving the system’s tray and handle grips, and on December 19, 2003, filed suit against Energizer’s subsidiary in Germany alleging that QUATTRO infringes Gillette’s European patent which is equivalent to the three-blade progressive geometry patent at issue in the Massachusetts District Court. Energizer separately challenged the validity of Gillette’s European progressive geometry patent in a European Patent Office action, but, at a hearing held in March, 2004, its challenge was denied; consequently, Gillette’s lawsuit against Energizer’s subsidiary will proceed to trial in December of 2004. Energizer believes that it has meritorious defenses to Gillette’s allegations in both the U.S. and European actions.
 
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On February 13, 2004, Energizer filed a patent infringement suit against Gillette in federal district court in Connecticut. The complaint alleges that Gillette is infringing three Schick patents concerning the connection of the blade cartridge to the razor handle. These three patents cover Gillette’s Mach3, Mach3 Turbo and Venus product lines. This suit is in a preliminary stage and may proceed for a protracted period of time.

On February 10, 2004, the plaintiff in a proposed class action lawsuit, filed in May, 2003 in the Circuit Court for the 20th Judicial Circuit in St. Clair County, Illinois, voluntarily dismissed her action against Energizer and its wholly owned subsidiary, Eveready Battery Company, Inc.

Note 14 – Supplemental financial statement information is shown below:
 

 
 
March 31,
September 30,
March 31,
 
 
2004
2003
2003
  
Inventories
 
 
 
 
Raw materials and supplies
$                          60.7
 $                          56.5 $                          59.5 
Work in process
 113.8 116.3 138.4 
Finished products
 
274.8
 257.8 322.7 
  
 
 
 
Total inventories
 
$
449.3
 
$
430.6
 
$
520.6
 
  
 
 
 
Other current assets
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Investment in SPE
 
$
69.5
 
$
100.7
 
$
88.8
 
Miscellaneous receivables
  
26.3
  
56.9
  
27.9
 
Deferred income tax benefits
  
60.3
  
60.4
  
59.8
 
Other
  
125.5
  
90.5
  
72.4
 
  
 
 
 
Total other current assets
 
$
281.6
 
$
308.5
 
$
248.9
 
  
 
 
 
Other assets
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Pension asset
 
$
122.5
 
$
117.3
 
$
114.0
 
Deferred charges and other assets
  
37.5
  
31.5
  
28.5
 
  
 
 
 
Total other assets
 
$
160.0
 
$
148.8
 
$
142.5
 
  
 
 
 
Other current liabilities
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Accrued advertising, promotion and allowances
 
$
251.3
 
$
230.8
 
$
190.4
 
Accrued salaries, vacations and incentive compensation
  
56.4
  
73.7
  
76.8
 
Other
  
130.0
  
123.7
  
115.6
 
  
 
 
 
Total other current liabilities
 
$
437.7
 
$
428.2
 
$
382.8
 
  
 
 
 
Other non-current liabilities
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Pension, other retirement benefits and deferred compensation
 
$
265.1
 
$
224.7
 
$
191.1
 
Other non-current liabilities
  
39.6
  
58.3
  
77.3
 
  
 
 
 
Total other non-current liabilities
 
$
304.7
 
$
283.0
 
$
268.4
 
  
 
 
 
 
Note 15 – Energizer purchased approximately 3.9 million shares of its common stock during the six months ended March 31, 2004, of which 0.5 million was purchased in the second quarter, under its September 2003 authorization from the Board of Directors. On January 26, 2004, the Board of Directors replaced its last authorization with a new authorization to purchase up to ten million shares of Energizer common stock, with no expiration date. Future purchases may be made from time to time on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, subject to corporate objectives and the discretion of management.
 
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Items 2 and 3. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (Dollars in millions, except per share data)

Highlights / Operating Results
The following discussion is based on the historical results of Energizer Holdings, Inc. (Energizer), unless otherwise noted. On March 28, 2003, Energizer completed its acquisition of the worldwide Schick-Wilkinson Sword (SWS) business from Pfizer, Inc. and thus, results for the SWS business are not included in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings prior to this date.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2004, net earnings were $53.4 or $0.65 per basic share and $0.63 per diluted share compared to $33.0, or $0.38 per basic share and $0.37 per diluted share for the same quarter last year. Current quarter earnings include tax benefits related to prior year losses of $9.5, or $0.11 per share and intellectual property rights income of $0.9 after taxes, or $0.01 per share.

Net earnings for the six months ended March 31, 2004 were $168.4 or $2.03 per basic share and $1.97 per diluted share compared to $119.4, or $1.36 per basic share and $1.33 per diluted share for the same period last year. Current year earnings include tax benefits related to prior year losses of $16.2, or $0.19 per share and intellectual property rights income of $0.9 after taxes, or $0.01 per share. Included in the net earnings for the six months ended March 31, 2003 is intellectual property rights income of $3.7 after taxes or $0.04 per share.

The inclusion of SWS results, net of incremental interest and integration expense, increased second quarter and six month diluted earnings per share by $0.12 and $0.28, respectively, of which $0.04 and $0.07, respectively, related to favorable foreign currency translation. Additionally, the second quarter and six months earnings per share included $0.07 and $0.20 of favorable currency impact related to the battery business.

Net sales increased $230.3 and $469.6 for the quarter and six month period, respectively. The SWS acquisition contributed $214.9 and $417.9 in net sales for the quarter and six month period, respectively, and the battery segments’ sales increased $15.4 and $51.7 for the same periods, respectively. See the comments on sales by segment in the Segment Results section below.

Gross margin increased $148.1 for the quarter and $292.6 for the six months, primarily due to the SWS acquisition. Gross margin percentage increased 8.4 percentage points to 51.2% for the current quarter and 5.8 percentage points to 50.7% for the current six months, primarily due to a higher margin rate for razors and blades than in the battery segments and favorable impact of currencies.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased $57.9 in the quarter and $111.7 in the six months, mainly due to the inclusion of SWS operations, as well as costs to integrate SWS operations, and higher corporate expenses. Selling, general and administrative expense as a percent of sales were 21.5% and 18.3% in the current quarter and six months, respectively, compared to 19.1% and 15.5% in the same quarter and six month period last year, respectively, primarily due to a higher rate of spending in razors and blades than in the battery segments.
 
Advertising and promotion expense increased $62.0 and $107.5 in the current quarter and six months, primarily as a result of the acquisition of SWS. Advertising and promotion as a percent of sales was 15.0% and 12.9% in the current quarter and six months, respectively, compared to 7.4% and 7.9% in the same quarter and six months last year, respectively. The increased percentage is primarily due to a generally higher rate of spending in razors and blades than in the battery segments, combined with significant incremental spending on the new shaving products, QUATTRO and Intuition.
 
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For the current quarter and six months, research and development expense increased $11.4 and $18.7 as a result of the acquisition of SWS and higher battery expense related to a charge for a discontinued development project. Research and development as a percent of sales was 3.5% and 2.6% in the current quarter and six months, respectively, compared to 2.6% and 1.9% in the same quarter and six months last year, respectively. The increased percentage is due to a higher rate of spending in razors and blades than for batteries, as well as the aforementioned battery charge.

Segment Results
Energizer’s operations are managed via three major segments - North America Battery (United States and Canada battery and lighting products), International Battery (rest of world battery and lighting products) and Razors and Blades (global razors, blades, and related products). Energizer reports segment results reflecting all profit derived from each outside customer sale in the region in which the customer is located. Research and development costs for the battery segments are combined and included in the Total Battery segment results. Research and development costs for Razors and Blades are included in that segment’s results. Segment performance is evaluated based on segment operating profit, exclusive of general corporate expenses, major restructuring charges and amortization of intangible assets. Financial items, such as interest income and expense, are man aged on a global basis at the corporate level.

This structure is the basis for Energizer’s reportable operating segment information, as included in the tables in Note 3 to the Condensed Financial Statements for the quarters and six months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003. All prior periods have been restated to conform to the current segment presentation.

North America Battery
 
 
Quarter ended March 31,
Six months ended March 31,
 
2004
2003
2004
2003
Net sales
$   187.5
$   194.2
$   557.4
$   541.7
Segment profit
$     39.0
$     45.6
$   154.0
$   155.8
 
Net sales to customers for the second quarter decreased $6.7, or 3%, due to lower volumes of large cell size alkaline batteries and lighting products, partially offset by higher volume in all other products. Large cell size alkaline volume declined 34% and lights declined 26% as sales returned to normal levels compared to significant increases last year prompted by terrorism and security concerns.

In the U.S., retail alkaline category units declined an estimated 5% compared to the same quarter last year, while category value fell 9%. Retail consumption of Energizer’s alkaline products decreased an estimated 7% in units and 9% in value for the quarter. Energizer estimates its share of the alkaline battery market at approximately 31% for the quarter, essentially flat compared to the same quarter last year. Energizer estimates that overall retail inventory levels at March 31, 2004, are at, or slightly above, seasonal normal levels.

Gross margin for the quarter declined $2.5, or 3%, on lower sales. Segment profit decreased $6.6 on lower margin, and higher advertising, promotion and overhead expenses.
 
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For the six months, sales increased $15.7, or 3%, on favorable currency translation of $6.2, higher volume and favorable pricing and product mix. Gross margin for the six months increased $5.5, or 2%, due to higher sales, partially offset by higher product costs. Segment profit decreased $1.8, as higher product costs, overheads and advertising and promotion expenses were nearly offset by margin on higher sales and favorable currency of $3.5.

International Battery

 
Quarter ended March 31,
Six months ended March 31,
 
2004
2003
2004
2003
Net sales
$   190.5
$   168.4
$   429.3
$   393.3
Segment profit
$     34.3
$     23.4
$     83.2
$     62.9
 
Net sales for the quarter increased $22.1, or 13%, on favorable currency impacts of $15.6 and higher volumes in the Asia Pacific region. Segment profit improved $10.9 for the quarter, including a $7.9 benefit from currency valuations and higher volumes, which were partially offset by higher overhead expenses.
 
For the six months, net sales increased $36.0, or 9%, on favorable currency impacts of $35.9 and favorable volume in Asia Pacific, partially offset by lower volumes and unfavorable pricing in Europe. Segment profit increased $20.3 for the six months, with a $19.1 favorable impact from currencies and improved volumes, which were partially offset by unfavorable pricing and higher overhead expenses.

Currency rates have been a significant favorable factor in the segment's results for the first six months of 2004 compared to 2003, with average year over year major European currencies up 10-18%, Australian dollar up 12% and other key currencies generally up versus the US dollar. Currently, major European currencies are up 2-11%, Australian dollar is up 12% compared to the average rates in the last six months of fiscal 2003, with other currencies demonstrating similar trends. Therefore, at current rates, we expect currency to continue to be favorable to the year over year comparison in the last half of fiscal 2004, but at a much lower level than earlier in the year.

Razors and Blades
 
 
Quarter ended March 31,
Six months ended March 31,
 
2004
2003 pro forma
2004
2003 pro forma
Net sales
$   214.9
$   128.0
$   417.9
$   312.0
Segment profit
$     30.0
($    12.3)
$     64.4
$     16.8
 
 
Energizer’s acquisition of SWS was completed on March 28, 2003; therefore, the comparison of the current quarter and six months are versus pro forma SWS results for the corresponding periods last year, as shown in Note 4 of the Condensed Financial Statements.

Razors and Blades sales for the quarter were $214.9, an increase of $86.9, or 68%, compared to the same quarter last year. The sales growth was primarily attributable to the new men’s and women’s shaving systems, QUATTRO and Intuition, and favorable currency of $17.3, partially offset by anticipated declines in other SWS product lines, which were negatively impacted by new product sales. New product sales for the quarter reflect continued strong sales in previously launched markets, as well as new brand rollouts in Japan and key European markets. Last year’s second quarter sales were weak in advance of the Intuition launch in the United States, as retailers held down inventory levels of other SWS products.
 
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Segment profit for the quarter was $30.0, a $42.3 improvement compared to a $12.3 operating loss in a weak second quarter of 2003. This increase was due to higher gross margin from new product sales, lower product costs, cost savings from integration synergies and favorable currency impacts of $5.7, partially offset by higher advertising, promotion and overhead expenses. The quarterly comparison also benefited from the absence of $12.0 of expenses for manufacturing startup and other costs associated with the launch of Intuition, which were included in last year’s second quarter.

For the six months, sales increased $105.9, or 34%, as new product sales and $32.8 of favorable currency were partially offset by anticipated declines in other SWS product lines. Segment profit for the six months increased $47.6 to $64.4 as higher gross margin from new product sales, lower product costs and favorable currency impacts of $10.1 were partially offset by higher advertising, promotion and overhead expenses.

Looking forward, SWS’ year-over-year comparisons will be more difficult as we near the anniversary of new product launches, which included significant retail pipeline fill sales. In addition, significant advertising and promotion is planned for the third fiscal quarter in support of the new products and in response to continuing competitive activity.


General Corporate and Other Expenses
Corporate and other expenses increased $12.4 for the quarter and $22.0 for the six months due to costs of integrating the SWS business, higher legal expenses related to litigation activity and higher administrative expenses.

Intellectual Property Rights Income
The current quarter and six months include $1.5 pre-tax or $0.9 after-tax, related to the licensing of intellectual property rights. In the six months ended March 31, 2003, Energizer recorded income related to intellectual property rights of $6.0 pre-tax, or $3.7 after-tax.

Interest Expense and Other Financing Costs
Interest expense increased $2.0 for the quarter and $4.8 for the six months due to SWS acquisition debt, partially offset by lower interest rates.

Other net financing income was favorable $0.9 for the quarter and $2.5 for the six months primarily due to foreign currency gains in the current periods.

Income Taxes
Income taxes were 15.4% for the quarter and 26.4% for the six months, which includes previously unrecognized tax benefits on prior year losses of $9.5 for the quarter and $16.2 for the six months. Absent these items, the income tax rate for the quarter was 30.4% compared to 28.1% in the same quarter last year and for the six months was 33.5% compared to 34.0% for the same period last year. The second quarter rates for both years reflect an adjustment necessary to bring the rate for the six months in line with the projected rate for the full year.

Energizer has recognized significant tax benefits related to prior year losses over the last four quarters, including $7.8, or $0.09 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2003. These benefits have been recognized in periods where the improved operating results in key foreign markets have made it more likely than not that tax loss carryforwards will be realized in the foreseeable future. Looking forward, Energizer has now recognized the bulk of such benefits available and does not expect to record meaningful additional amounts in the foreseeable future. As a result, year over year tax comparisons are expected to be unfavorable in the last half of the year.
 
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Financial Condition
At March 31, 2004, working capital was $542.2, compared to $515.6 at September 30, 2003. At March 31, 2003, current liabilities exceeded current assets by $135.8 primarily as a result of the increase in short-term borrowing related to the acquisition of SWS. Additionally, accounts receivable increased $111.3 from March 31, 2003 to March 31, 2004 reflecting higher sales. Inventories declined $71.3 over the same period reflecting replacement of high acquisition cost SWS inventory with lower cost inventory manufactured after the acquisition, as well as a reduction in high prior year inventory levels to support the April 2003 Intuition launch.

Energizer’s total borrowings were $954.6 at March 31, 2004. As of March 31, 2004, Energizer’s total debt and financing instruments tied to variable interest rates (primarily LIBOR) were $629.6. An increase in the applicable short-term rates of one full percentage point would increase annualized financing costs by $6.3.

A summary of Energizer’s significant contractual obligations is shown below. See Note 9 to the Condensed Financial Statements for discussion of letters of credit, loan guarantees and guarantees for the purchase of goods used in production.
 

 
 
Total
 
Less than 1 year
 
1-3 years
 
3-5 years
 
More than 5 years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt, including current maturities
 
$    885.9
 
$   20.0
 
$  120.9
 
$  155.0
 
$  590.0
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes payable
 
68.7
 
68.7
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating leases
 
90.7
 
13.2
 
20.7
 
14.3
 
42.5
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
   $  1,045.3
 
$ 101.9
 
$  141.6
 
$  169.3
 
$  632.5
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow from operations was $249.7 for the six months ended March 31, 2004, compared to $245.6 for the same period a year ago.  Current year cash flows benefited from significantly higher cash earnings, primarily from the SWS acquisition.  Prior year cash flows benefited from conversion of trade receivables and inventory to cash.  Due to business seasonality, Energizer's cash flow from operations for the first six months of each fiscal year is typically significantly higher than for the last six months. 
 
Cash used in investing activities includes capital expenditures of $53.6 in the current six month period compared to capital expenditures of $14.1 in the same period last year, with the increase primarily due to higher battery production capital spending and the acquisition of SWS. Prior year investing cash flows included the acquisition of SWS.
 
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Cash flow from financing activities includes the purchase of $145.8 of treasury stock in the current six months compared to $128.9 in the same period last year. Energizer purchased approximately 3.9 million shares of its common stock during the current six months ended March 31, 2004, of which 0.5 million was purchased in the second quarter, under its September 2003 authorization from the Board of Directors. Subsequent to March 31, 2004 and through May 6, 2004, Energizer purchased an additional 0.4 million shares of its common stock.  On January 26, 2004, the Board of Directors replaced its last authorization with a new authorization to purchase up to ten million shares of Energizer common stock. Future purchases may be made from time to time on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, subject to corporat e objectives and the discretion of management.

Under the terms of Energizer’s debt facilities, the ratio of Energizer’s total indebtedness to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) (as defined by the facility agreement) cannot be greater than 3.5 to 1, and the ratio of its current year EBIT to total interest expense must exceed 3.5 to 1. Energizer’s ratio of total indebtedness to its EBITDA was 1.9 to 1, and the ratio of its EBIT to total interest expense was 12.0 to 1 as of March 31, 2004.

Energizer believes that cash flows from operating activities and periodic borrowings under available credit facilities will be adequate to meet short-term and long-term liquidity requirements prior to the maturity of Energizer’s credit facilities, and that it will be able to maintain all of its borrowing covenants, including the debt to EBITDA ratio, although no guarantee can be given in this regard.
 
Special Purpose Entity
Energizer generates accounts receivable from its customers through the ordinary course of business. A pool of domestic trade accounts receivable are routinely sold to Energizer Receivables Funding Corporation (the SPE), which is a wholly owned, bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity subsidiary of Energizer. The SPE’s only business activities relate to acquiring and selling interests in Energizer’s receivables, and it is used as an additional source of liquidity. The SPE sells an undivided percentage ownership interest in each individual receivable to an unrelated party (the Conduit) and uses the cash collected on these receivables to purchase additional receivables from Energizer.

Until March 2004, the trade receivables sale facility represented “off-balance sheet financing,” since the Conduit’s ownership interest in the SPE’s accounts receivable results in assets being removed from our balance sheet, rather than resulting in a liability to the Conduit. Upon the facility’s termination, the Conduit would be entitled to all cash collections on the SPE’s accounts receivable until its purchased interest has been repaid.

The terms of the agreements governing this facility qualify trade receivables sale transactions for “sale treatment” under generally accepted accounting principles. As such, Energizer is required to account for the SPE’s transactions with the Conduit as a sale of accounts receivable instead of reflecting the Conduit’s net investment as debt with a pledge of accounts receivable as collateral. Absent this “sale treatment,” Energizer’s balance sheet would reflect additional accounts receivable and notes payable and lower other current assets. See further discussion in Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

In April 2004, Energizer renewed its contract with the Conduit of the SPE, with some key changes. Under the new agreement, the SPE no longer meets the “sale treatment” under generally accepted accounting principles as noted above. Therefore, future transactions will be reported and consolidated into Energizer’s results. As outlined above, the changes to Energizer’s balance sheet will consist of additional accounts receivable, lower other current assets resulting from the elimination of the investment in the SPE, and if applicable, an increase in notes payable. This accounting change will occur in Energizer’s third fiscal quarter.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this document that are not historical, particularly statements regarding estimates of battery category decline, retailer consumption of Energizer’s products, Energizer’s market share in the battery category, retailer inventory levels for the battery category, anticipated SWS advertising and promotion expenses, anticipated currency impact on future earnings, expectations of future tax benefits related to prior year losses and year-over-year tax comparisons, and Energizer’s compliance with debt covenants, including the covenant with respect to its debt to EBITDA ratio, and its continuing ability to meet liquidity requirements, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Energizer cautions readers not to place undue rel iance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.

 
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Energizer advises readers that various risks and uncertainties could affect its financial performance and could cause Energizer’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. Energizer’s estimates of battery category growth and value increase, retail consumption of its battery products on a unit and volume basis, Energizer market share and retailer inventory levels may be inaccurate, or may not reflect significant segments of the retail market. Moreover, Energizer sales volumes in future quarters may lag unit consumption if retailers are currently carrying excess inventories at this time, or if those retailers elect to further contract their inventory levels. Energizer’s overall tax rate for the year may be higher or lower than anticipated because of unforeseen changes in foreign loss estimates. Such changes c ould also impact Energizer’s continued recognition of tax benefits related to prior year losses. Anticipated advertising and promotion expenses for SWS may be impacted by actions of our competitors, available cash lfows and other investment alternatives. Competitive activity, whether involving pricing, new products and/or promotional expenditures, could negatively impact sales growth of the new SWS shaving systems, as well as future quarter segment results. Furthermore, the impact of the new shaving systems on existing product sales is difficult to determine with any accuracy, but it is likely that existing product sales of similar category products will decline with the growing acceptance of new products. Energizer’s debt to EBITDA ratio could increase beyond acceptable levels if EBITDA earnings levels decrease or if cash flow needs are greater than anticipated, resulting in a breach of the ratio covenant and consequent default on its existing debt facilities. Unforeseen fluctuations in levels of Energizer’s operating cash flows, or inability to maintain compliance with its debt covenants could also limit Energizer’s ability to meet future operating expenses and liquidity requirements, fund capital expenditures, or service its debt as it becomes due. Finally, the impact of currency exchanges is difficult to predict and can be significantly affected by economic and political conditions, either worldwide or in particular countries or regions, and by governmental monetary policies. Additional risks and uncertainties include those detailed from time to time in Energizer’s publicly filed documents, including Energizer’s Registration Statement on Form 10, its annual report on Form 10-K for the Year ended September 30, 2003, and its Current Reports on Form 8-K dated April 25, 2000 and April 28, 2004.
 
Item 4.   Controls and Procedures.
J. Patrick Mulcahy, Energizer’s Chief Executive Officer, and Daniel J. Sescleifer, Energizer’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated Energizer’s disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2004, the end of the Company’s second fiscal quarter of 2004, and determined that such controls and procedures were effective and sufficient to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding appropriate disclosure in the Quarterly Report, and that there were no material weaknesses in those disclosure controls and procedures. They have also indicated that there were no significant changes in internal controls or other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their most recent evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures, including any corrective actions with regard to si gnificant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

There is no information required to be reported under any items except those indicated below.

Item 1 -- Legal Proceedings
 
Energizer was served with a lawsuit filed on August 12, 2003 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in Boston, Massachusetts by the Gillette Company. The lawsuit alleges that Energizer’s new Quattro men’s shaving system infringes one of Gillette’s patents with respect to a specific progressive geometric blade configuration, and petitions the court for injunctive relief as well as monetary damages. The Gillette Company filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in the matter, which was denied by the Court in an order issued January 15, 2004. The Gillette Company has appealed this decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In December, 2003, the Gillette Company amended its original complaint to add allegations that < I>Quattro infringes three additional Gillette patents involving the system’s tray and handle grips, and on December 19, 2003, filed suit against Energizer’s subsidiary in Germany alleging that Quattro infringes Gillette’s European patent which is equivalent to the three-blade progressive geometry patent at issue in the Massachusetts District Court. Energizer separately challenged the validity of Gillette’s European progressive geometry patent in a European Patent Office action, but, at a hearing held in March, 2004, its challenge was denied; consequently, Gillette’s lawsuit against Energizer’s subsidiary will proceed to trial in December of 2004. Energizer believes that it has meritorious defenses to Gillette’s allegations in both the U.S. and European actions.

On February 13, 2004, Energizer filed a patent infringement suit against Gillette in federal district court in Connecticut. The complaint alleges that Gillette is infringing three Schick patents concerning the connection of the blade cartridge to the razor handle. These three patents cover Gillette’s Mach3, Mach3 Turbo and Venus product lines. This suit is in a preliminary stage and may proceed for a protracted period of time.

On February 10, 2004, the plaintiff in a proposed class action lawsuit, filed in May, 2003 in the Circuit Court for the 20th Judicial Circuit in St. Clair County, Illinois, voluntarily dismissed her action against the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Eveready Battery Company, Inc.

The Company and its subsidiaries are parties to a number of other legal proceedings in various jurisdictions arising out of the operations of the Energizer business. Many of these legal matters, including those described above, are in preliminary stages and involve complex issues of law and fact, and may proceed for protracted periods of time. The amount of liability, if any, from these proceedings cannot be determined with certainty. However, based upon present information, Energizer believes that its ultimate liability, if any, arising from pending legal proceedings, asserted legal claims and known potential legal claims which are likely to be asserted, should not be material to Energizer’s financial position, taking into account established accruals for estimated liabilities. These liabilities, however, could be material to results of operations or cash flows for a particular quarter or year.
 
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Item 4—Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Issuer Purchases of Energizer Common Stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2004

 
(a) Total Number of
Shares Purchased
(b) Average Price Paid
per Share
(c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs (1)
(d) Maximum Number of Shares that may yet be purchased under the current Program (2)
1/1/04 – 1/31/04
477,800
$ 37.42
477,800
10,000,000
2/1/04 – 2/29/04
-
-
-
-
3/1/04 – 3/31/04
-
-
-
-
Quarter 2 of FY 2004
477,800
$ 37.42
477,800
10,000,000

(1) On July 30, 2003, the Company announced Board approval of an authorization for the Company to acquire up to 10,000,000 shares of its common stock. Following that date, approximately 3.9 million shares of common stock were acquired by the Company under that authorization, including purchases made during January, 2004.
(2) On January 26, 2004, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had terminated the remaining authorization under the July 30, 2003 program, and replaced it with a new authorization to acquire up to 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. No shares have yet been acquired under the current authorization.

Item 6—Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)   The following exhibits (listed by numbers corresponding to the Exhibit Table of Item 601 in Regulation S-K) are filed with this report.

10
Negotiated Employment Agreement and General Release.*
31(i)
Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31(ii)
Section 302 Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
32(i)
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
32(ii)
Section 1350 Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

*Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

(b)   On April 28, 2004, Energizer filed a Current Report on Form 8-K incorporating its press release of the same date relating to its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2004, ended March 31, 2004. A Statement of Earnings for the quarter was filed with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

 
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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.

ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC.
______________________________
Registrant

 
By:                                                         
Daniel J. Sescleifer
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 7, 2004

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