Tredegar - 10-Q quarterly report FY

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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004

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

For the transition period from _____________________ to _____________________

Commission file number 1-10258

Tredegar Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Virginia		54-1497771
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1100 Boulders Parkway Richmond, Virginia		23225
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (804) 330-1000

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes |X| No |_|

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes |X| No |_|

The number of shares of Common Stock, no par value, outstanding as of July 23, 2004: 38,420,200.

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

Tredegar Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)

				June 30, 2004			Dec. 31, 2003

Assets
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents			$	19,168		$	19,943
	Accounts and notes receivable, net				112,800			84,110
	Income taxes recoverable				2,863			61,508
	Inventories				48,860			49,572
	Deferred income taxes				12,437			10,998
	Prepaid expenses and other				5,532			5,015

			Total current assets		201,660			231,146

Property, plant and equipment, at cost					594,439			580,087
Less accumulated depreciation					300,979			282,611

			Net property, plant and equipment		293,460			297,476

Other assets and deferred charges					81,447			83,855
Goodwill and other intangibles					139,837			140,548

			Total assets	$	716,404		$	753,025


Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable			$	59,848		$	46,706
	Accrued expenses				46,124			42,456
	Current portion of long-term debt				11,250			8,750

		Total current liabilities			117,222			97,912
Long-term debt					77,530			130,879
Deferred income taxes					62,782			66,276
Other noncurrent liabilities					10,713			10,559

		Total liabilities			268,247			305,626

Commitments and contingencies (Notes 1 and 2)
Shareholders’ equity:
	Common stock, no par value				107,498			104,991
	Common stock held in trust for savings restoration plan				(1,212	)		(1,212	)
	Unearned compensation on restricted stock grants				(1,644	)		—
	Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities				—			2,770
	Foreign currency translation adjustment				8,155			9,997
	Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments				411			444
	Minimum pension liability				(880	)		(880	)
	Retained earnings				335,829			331,289

		Total shareholders’ equity			448,157			447,399

		Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	716,404		$	753,025

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Tredegar Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

						Three Months Ended June 30				Six Months Ended June 30

						2004		2003		2004		2003

Revenues:
				Sales		$	216,053	$	181,574	$	411,972	$	363,619
				Other income (expense), net			352		428		6,458		1,151

							216,405		182,002		418,430		364,770

Costs and expenses:
			Cost of goods sold				177,483		149,836		341,227		299,337
			Freight				5,468		4,532		10,295		8,720
			Selling, general and administrative				14,805		12,313		28,432		25,201
			Research and development				3,818		5,076		8,135		10,379
		Amortization of intangibles					67		67		134		134
		Interest expense					598		1,683		1,521		3,786
		Plant shutdowns, asset impairments and restructurings					6,004		5,882		16,787		5,967
		Unusual items					—		—		—		1,067

							208,243		179,389		406,531		354,591

Income before income taxes							8,162		2,613		11,899		10,179
Income taxes							2,983		932		4,291		3,639

Income from continuing operations							5,179		1,681		7,608		6,540
Discontinued operations:
		Loss from venture capital investment activities (including an after-tax loss on the sale of the venture capital investment portfolio of $49,216)					—		—		—		(49,516	)
		After-tax gain on the sale of intellectual property of Molecumetics					—		891		—		891

		Income (loss) from discontinued operations					—		891		—		(48,625	)

Net income (loss)						$	5,179	$	2,572	$	7,608	$	(42,085	)


Earnings (loss) per share:
		Basic:
					Continuing operations	$	.14	$	.04	$	.20	$	.17
					Discontinued operations		—		.02		—		(1.28	)

					Net income (loss)	$	.14	$	.06	$	.20	$	(1.11	)


	Diluted:
					Continuing operations	$	.14	$	.04	$	.20	$	.17
					Discontinued operations		—		.02		—		(1.26	)

					Net income (loss)	$	.14	$	.06	$	.20	$	(1.09	)


Shares used to compute earnings (loss) per share:
	Basic						38,235		38,047		38,232		38,113
	Diluted						38,427		38,418		38,431		38,498

Dividends per share						$	.04	$	.04	$	.08	$	.08

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Tredegar Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)

			Six Months Ended June 30

			2004			2003

Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income (loss)		$	7,608		$	(42,085	)
	Adjustments for noncash items:
		Depreciation		16,162			15,669
		Amortization of intangibles		134			134
		Deferred income taxes		(2,365	)		33,365
		Accrued pension income and postretirement benefits		(2,042	)		(2,204	)
		Loss on venture capital investments		—			70,256
		Gain on sale of corporate assets		(6,547	)		—
		Loss on asset impairments and divestitures		12,476			2,023
	Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:
		Accounts and notes receivable		(29,774	)		6,352
		Inventories		72			(175	)
		Income taxes recoverable		58,633			(47,148	)
		Prepaid expenses and other		(622	)		25
		Accounts payable		13,824			6,129
		Accrued expenses and income taxes payable		3,018			4,388
	Other, net			(1,506	)		704

		Net cash provided by operating activities		69,071			47,433

Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures			(24,737	)		(26,083	)
	Venture capital investments			—			(2,807	)
	Proceeds from the sale of venture capital investments			—			21,504
	Proceeds from the sale of corporate assets and property disposals			7,829			—
	Other, net			521			(116	)

		Net cash used in investing activities		(16,387	)		(7,502	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
	Dividends paid			(3,068	)		(3,050	)
	Debt principal payments			(60,849	)		(29,188	)
	Borrowings			10,000			—
	Repurchases of Tredegar common stock			—			(5,170	)
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options			458			623

		Net cash used in financing activities		(53,459	)		(36,785	)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents				(775	)		3,146
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				19,943			109,928

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period			$	19,168		$	113,074

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

TREDEGAR CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1.	In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Tredegar Corporation and Subsidiaries (“Tredegar”) contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, Tredegar’s consolidated financial position as of June 30, 2004, the consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, and the consolidated cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003. All such adjustments are deemed to be of a normal, recurring nature. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Tredegar’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

2.	Losses associated with plant shutdowns, asset impairments and restructurings in 2004 include:

		•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $2.7 million for a write-down to expected net realizable value of the films business in Argentina held for sale (see table below for the net assets of this business);

		•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $994,000 and a first-quarter pretax charge of $666,000 related to accelerated depreciation from plant shutdowns and restructurings in Film Products;

		•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $879,000 related to the estimated loss on the sub-lease of a portion of the Therics facility in Princeton, New Jersey;

		•	Second-quarter pretax charges of $575,000 in Film Products and $146,000 in Aluminum Extrusions related to asset impairments;

		•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $300,000 and a first-quarter pretax charge of $537,000 related to severance and other employee-related costs associated with the planned shutdown of the films manufacturing facility in New Bern, North Carolina (these costs relate to 65 people and are being recognized over their remaining service period and we anticipate recognizing additional shutdown-related costs of approximately $2 million during the second half of 2004);

		•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $300,000 related to the estimated loss on the sale of the previously shutdown films manufacturing facility in Manchester, Iowa;

		•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $145,000 related to severance at Therics; and

		•	A first-quarter pretax charge of $9.6 million related to the planned shutdown of an aluminum extrusions facility in Aurora, Ontario, including asset impairment charges of $7.1 million and severance and other employee-related costs of $2.5 million (these costs are contractually-related for 110 people and have been immediately accrued and we anticipate recognizing additional shutdown-related costs of $2.3 million over the next 7 months).

The net assets of the films business in Argentina held for sale included in Tredegar’s consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2004, are as follows:

Net Assets of the Films Business in Argentina Held for Sale Included in Tredegar’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2004 (In Thousands)

Cash		$	513
Accounts and notes receivable, net			1,415
Inventories			570
Prepaid expenses and other			547
Net property, plant and equipment			178

	Total assets		3,223

Accounts payable			1,053
Accrued expenses			1,312
Noncurrent deferred income tax assets			(1,299	)

	Total liabilities		1,066

	Net assets	$	2,157

Losses associated with plant shutdowns, asset impairments and restructurings in 2003 include:

	•	Second-quarter pretax charges for severance costs in connection with restructurings in Film Products ($1.6 million), Therics ($1.2 million) and at corporate headquarters ($1.2 million; included in “Corporate expenses, net” in the operating profit by segment table in Note 8);

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $956,000 for asset impairments in Film Products;

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $388,000 related to an early retirement program for 10 people in Aluminum Extrusions;

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $549,000 related to the estimated loss on the sub-lease of a portion of the Therics facility in Princeton, New Jersey; and

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $53,000 and a first-quarter pretax charge of $85,000 for additional costs incurred related to previously announced plant shutdowns in Film Products.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of accrued expenses associated with plant shutdowns and divestitures for the period ended June 30, 2004 is as follows:

(In Thousands)	Severance			Asset Impairments				Accelerated Deprec.*				Other			Total

Balance, December 31, 2003	$	2,106			$	—			$	—		$	3,086		$	5,192
Changes during 2004:
Charges		3,379				10,816				1,660			932			16,787
Cash spent		(1,574	)			—				—			(624	)		(2,198	)
Charged against assets		—				(10,816	)			(1,660	)		—			(12,476	)
Reversed to income		—				—				—			(30	)		(30	)

Balance, June 30, 2004	$	3,911			$	—			$	—		$	3,364		$	7,275

	* Represents depreciation accelerated due to plant shutdowns and restructurings based on a remaining useful life of less than one year.

	Gain on sale of corporate assets in 2004 includes a second-quarter pretax gain on the sale of land of $413,000 and a first-quarter pretax gain on the sale of public equity securities of $6.1

	million. These gains are included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income and separately shown in the operating profit by segment table in Note 8. There were no public equity securities held at June 30, 2004. There were no gains on the sale of corporate assets in the first half of 2003.

	Unusual items in 2003 include a first-quarter pretax charge of $1.1 million related to an adjustment for depreciation at Therics based on Tredegar’s decision to suspend divestiture efforts. There were no unusual items in the first half of 2004.

	On March 7, 2003, Tredegar Investments, Inc. (“Tredegar Investments”) reached definitive agreements to sell substantially all of its portfolio of private equity partnership interests to GS Vintage Funds II, which are investment partnerships managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Private Equity Group. On the same date and in a separate transaction, Tredegar Investments also agreed to sell to W Capital Partners, an independent private equity manager, the subsidiary funds that hold substantially all of Tredegar Investments’ direct venture capital investments. The sale of these fund interests included the assumption by the buyer of Tredegar Investments’ obligations to make additional capital contributions to those funds in the future.

	The sale to W Capital Partners of the subsidiary funds that hold the direct investments occurred on March 7, 2003. The sale of the private equity fund interests occurred in a series of closings.

	The agreements governing these transactions contain customary contingent indemnification provisions that Tredegar believes will not have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.

	Net proceeds from the sales totaled $21.5 million. Additional proceeds of approximately $55 million were received in the first quarter of 2004 in the form of income tax recoveries related to the carry-back of 2003 capital losses generated by these sales against gains realized in 2000 by Tredegar Investments. We used $50 million to repay revolving credit debt in April 2004.

	The operating results from venture capital investment activities have been reported as discontinued operations. Cash flows from venture capital investment activities have not been separately disclosed in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows. The loss from venture capital investment activities in 2003 of $70.9 million ($49.5 million after taxes) includes a loss on the sale of $70.3 million ($49.2 million after taxes). Discontinued operations for 2003 also include a gain of $1.4 million ($891,000 after taxes) on the sale of intellectual property of Molecumetics. Operations were ceased at Molecumetics on July 2, 2002.

3.	The components of other comprehensive income or loss are as follows:

				Three Months Ended June 30					Six Months Ended June 30

(In Thousands)				2004			2003		2004			2003

Net income (loss)				$	5,179		$	2,572	$	7,608		$	(42,085	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of approximately 35%:
	Available-for-sale securities adjustment:
		Unrealized net holding gains arising during the period			—			1,069		1,217			483
		Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in income			—			—		(3,987	)		—

		Available-for-sale securities adjustment			—			1,069		(2,770	)		483

Foreign currency translation adjustment:
			Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment arising during period		(2,391	)		6,102		(2,982	)		9,153
			Reclassification adjustment of foreign currency translation loss included in income (relates to films business in Argentina held for sale - see Note 2)		1,140			—		1,140			—

			Foreign currency translation adjustment		(1,251	)		6,102		(1,842	)		9,153

	Derivative financial instrument adjustment				44			588		(33	)		984
	Minimum pension liability adjustment				—			—		—			—

Comprehensive income (loss)				$	3,972		$	10,331	$	2,963		$	(31,465	)

4.	The components of inventories are as follows:

(In Thousands)	June 30, 2004		Dec. 31, 2003

Finished goods	$	8,462	$	9,190
Work-in-process		4,022		3,294
Raw materials		24,390		25,730
Stores, supplies and other		11,986		11,358

Total	$	48,860	$	49,572

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common and potentially dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding, determined as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30				Six Months Ended June 30

(In Thousands)	2004		2003		2004		2003

Weighted average shares outstanding used to compute basic earnings per share		38,235		38,047		38,232		38,113
Incremental shares attributable to stock options and restricted stock		192		371		199		385

Shares used to compute diluted earnings per share		38,427		38,418		38,431		38,498

	Incremental shares attributable to stock options and restricted stock are computed using the average market price during the related period. During the second quarter of 2004 and 2003 and the first six months of 2004 and 2003, 2,401,999, 2,447,225, 2,361,397 and 2,390,801, respectively, of average out-of-the-money options to purchase shares and unamortized shares of restricted stock were excluded from the calculation of incremental shares attributable to stock options and restricted stock.

6.	We account for stock options granted to employees and directors in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized since the exercise price of the options was equal to the fair value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. Had compensation cost for stock option grants been determined based on the fair value of the options at the grant dates consistent with the method of accounting under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation,” our income and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:

				Three Months Ended June 30						Six Months Ended June 30

(In Thousands, except per share data)				2004			2003			2004			2003

Income from continuing operations:
			As reported	$	5,179		$	1,681		$	7,608		$	6,540
			Stock option-based compensation cost, net of tax, based on the fair value method		(597	)		(545	)		(1,591	)		(1,090	)

Pro forma income from continuing operations				$	4,582		$	1,136		$	6,017		$	5,450

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations:
		As reported			.14			.04			.20			.17
		Pro forma			.12			.03			.16			.14
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations:
		As reported			.14			.04			.20			.17
	Pro forma				.12			.03			.16			.14

Options to purchase Tredegar and Therics stock were granted during the first and second quarters of 2004. Options to purchase Therics stock were granted only to Therics employees and these employees did not participate in grants of Tredegar stock options. No stock options were granted during the first and second quarters of 2003. A summary of the 2004 stock option grants and estimated fair values determined using the Black-Scholes options-pricing model is provided below:

(In Thousands Except Per-Share Amounts)

Assumptions Used in Determining Pro Forma Compensation Expense for Tredegar Stock Options Granted in 2004 & Other Data

Assumptions used in Black-Scholes options-pricing model:						Other assumptions and items:
Assumptions used in Black-Scholes options-pricing model:							Vesting period (years)			2.0
	Dividend yield			1.15	%		Tredegar stock options granted in:
	Volatility percentage			45	%			2nd quarter 2004		8
	Weighted average risk-free interest rate			3.1	%			1st quarter 2004		331
	Holding period (years):						Aggregate estimated fair value of options at date of grant:
		Management		5.0			Aggregate estimated fair value of options at date of grant:
		Other employees		3.0				2nd quarter 2004	$	44
								1st quarter 2004	$	1,635
	Weighted average market price per share of underlying stock at date of grant (a):					Tredegar common stock issued and outstanding at 6/30/04				38,420
		Management	$	13.97		Tredegar stock options outstanding at 6/30/04:
		Other employees	$	13.95			At an exercise price of < $20 per share			1,839
	Weighted average estimated fair value of options per share at date of grant:						At an exercise price of >= $20 per share			1,028

							Total			2,867
		Management	$	5.54
		Other employees	$	4.32

Assumptions Used in Determining Pro Forma Compensation Expense for Therics Stock Options Granted in 2004 & Other Data

Assumptions used in Black-Scholes options-pricing model:						Other assumptions and items:
	Dividend yield			0.0	%		Vesting period (years)			0.4 - 4
	Volatility percentage (b)			95	%		Therics stock options granted in:
	Weighted average risk-free interest rate			4.0	%			2nd quarter 2004		—
	Holding period (years)			7.0				1st quarter 2004		30,809
	Weighted average estimated fair value per share of underlying stock at date of grant (a)		$	.090			Aggregate estimated fair value of options at date of grant:
	Weighted average estimated fair value of options per share at date of grant							2nd quarter 2004	$	—
			$	.074				1st quarter 2004	$	2,271
						Therics voting stock issued and outstanding at 6/30/04 (all held by Tredegar)				202,830
						Therics stock options outstanding at 6/30/04 (all held by Therics employees)				32,590

	(a) Market price or estimated fair value of underlying stock equaled the stock option exercise price at date of grant.

	(b) Volatility estimated for Therics based on Orthovita, Inc. (NASDAQ: VITA), a comparable company.

	During the first quarter of 2004, we also granted 125,000 shares of restricted Tredegar common stock to senior management. The price on the date of grant was $13.95 per share, and compensation expense of $1.7 million ($1.1 million after taxes) is being amortized over the vesting period of five years, subject to accelerated vesting based on meeting certain financial targets.

7.	The components of net periodic benefit income (cost) for our pension and other post-retirement benefit programs are shown below:

	Pension Benefits for 3 Months Ended June 30						Other Post-Retirement Benefits for 3 Months Ended June 30

(In Thousands)	2004			2003			2004			2003

Service cost	$	(1,456	)	$	(1,396	)	$	(29	)	$	(26	)
Interest cost		(3,266	)		(2,810	)		(140	)		(150	)
Employee contributions		101			83			—			—
Other		(29	)		(25	)		—			—
Expected return on plan assets		5,998			5,442			—			—
Amortization of prior service costs, gains or losses and net transition asset		(130	)		(21	)		12			11

Net periodic benefit income (cost)	$	1,218		$	1,273		$	(157	)	$	(165	)


	Pension Benefits for 6 Months Ended June 30						Other Post-Retirement Benefits for 6 Months Ended June 30

(In Thousands)	2004			2003			2004			2003

Service cost	$	(2,643	)	$	(2,781	)	$	(57	)	$	(51	)
Interest cost		(6,022	)		(5,597	)		(279	)		(299	)
Employee contributions		157			166			—			—
Other		(45	)		(50	)		—			—
Expected return on plan assets		11,140			10,837			—			—
Amortization of prior service costs, gains or losses and net transition asset		(234	)		(41	)		25			20

Net periodic benefit income (cost)	$	2,353		$	2,534		$	(311	)	$	(330	)

We expect required contributions to our pension plans to be less than $500,000 in 2004. We fund our other post-retirement benefits (life insurance and health benefits) on a claims-made basis, which were $443,000 in 2003 and $321,000 in 2002. We expect higher cost trends to continue in this area in 2004. On December 8, 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the “Act”) was signed into law. We have not yet determined if our prescription drug benefits are actuarially equivalent to the Act and when any federal subsidies would apply. Accordingly, our postretirement benefit obligation and related net periodic benefit cost do not reflect the possible effects of the Act on our benefit programs.

Information by business segment is reported below. There are no accounting transactions between segments and no allocations to segments. There have been no significant changes to identifiable assets by segment. Net sales (sales less freight) and operating profit from ongoing operations are the measures of sales and operating profit used by the chief operating decision maker of each segment for purposes of assessing performance.

Tredegar Corporation
Net Sales and Operating Profit by Segment
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)

		Three Months Ended June 30						Six Months Ended June 30

		2004			2003			2004			2003

*Net Sales*
Film Products		$	101,484		$	88,410		$	197,370		$	181,794
Aluminum Extrusions			108,981			88,632			204,176			173,105
Therics			120			—			131			—

Total net sales			210,585			177,042			401,677			354,899
Add back freight			5,468			4,532			10,295			8,720

Sales as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Income		$	216,053		$	181,574		$	411,972		$	363,619


*Operating Profit*
Film Products:
	Ongoing operations	$	10,863		$	10,104		$	20,887		$	24,032
	Plant shutdowns, asset impairments and restructurings		(4,834	)		(2,609	)		(6,037	)		(2,694	)

Aluminum Extrusions:
	Ongoing operations		8,281			4,855			11,964			6,066
	Plant shutdowns, asset impairments and restructurings		(146	)		(388	)		(9,726	)		(388	)

Therics:
	Ongoing operations		(2,543	)		(3,306	)		(5,034	)		(6,603	)
	Restructurings		(1,024	)		(1,704	)		(1,024	)		(1,704	)
	Unusual items		—			—			—			(1,067	)


Total			10,597			6,952			11,030			17,642
Interest income			72			409			146			833
Interest expense			598			1,683			1,521			3,786
Gain on the sale of corporate assets			413			—			6,547			—
Corporate expenses, net			2,322			3,065			4,303			4,510

Income before income taxes			8,162			2,613			11,899			10,179
Income taxes			2,983			932			4,291			3,639

Income from continuing operations			5,179			1,681			7,608			6,540
Income (loss) from discontinued operations			—			891			—			(48,625	)

Net income (loss)		$	5,179		$	2,572		$	7,608		$	(42,085	)

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Executive Summary

Tredegar is a manufacturer of plastic films and aluminum extrusions. We also are developing and marketing bone graft substitutes through our Therics subsidiary. Tredegar’s history includes a wide range of businesses. Some of these businesses were part of our spin-off from NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) (formerly Ethyl Corporation) in July of 1989, some were acquired and some were divested. We expect that our future will continue to include a portfolio of businesses, with particular emphasis on companies that have unique and sustainable technologies, products and services in attractive end markets.

Income from continuing operations was $5.2 million (14 cents per diluted share) in the second quarter of 2004 compared with $1.7 million (4 cents per diluted share) in 2003. For the first six months of 2004, income from continuing operations was $7.6 million (20 cents per diluted share) compared with $6.5 million (17 cents per diluted share) in 2003. Gains on the sale of corporate assets, losses related to unusual items, plant shutdowns, assets impairments and restructurings and discontinued operations are described in Note 2 on page 5. The business segment review begins on page 18.

The increase in second-quarter earnings was led by our aluminum extrusions business, where improved market conditions, higher volume and cost reductions boosted profits. Volume and profits in Film Products were also up, and we remain optimistic that near-term opportunities will lead to meaningful profit growth in this business by the end of this year or early 2005. We continue to monitor Therics closely and hope to see further acceptance of its new bone void filler products during the second half of 2004.

During the first quarter of 2004, we received tax refunds of approximately $55 million related to the sale of our venture capital investments (see Note 2 on page 5) and used $50 million to repay revolving credit debt in April 2004. Net capitalization and other credit measures are provided in the liquidity and capital resources section beginning on page 20.

Critical Accounting Policies

In the ordinary course of business, we make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of results of operations and financial position in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. We believe the estimates, assumptions and judgments described in the section “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements, so we consider these to be our critical accounting policies. These policies include our accounting for impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill, pension benefits and deferred tax assets. These policies require management to exercise judgments that are often difficult, subjective and complex due to the necessity of estimating the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions. We believe the consistent application of these policies enables us to provide readers of our financial statements with useful and reliable information about our operating results and financial condition. There has been no significant change in these policies, or the estimates used in the application of these policies since our 2003 fiscal year-end.

Results of Operations

Second Quarter 2004 Compared with Second Quarter 2003

Overall, sales in the second quarter of 2004 increased 19% compared with 2003. Net sales (sales less freight) increased 14.8% in Film Products and 23% in Aluminum Extrusions due to higher volume (up 8.6% in Film Products and 7.7% in Aluminum Extrusions) and higher raw material-driven selling prices. For more information on net sales and volume, see the business segment review beginning on page 18.

Gross profit (sales minus cost of goods sold and freight) as a percentage of sales increased to 15.3% in the second quarter of 2004 from 15.0% in 2003. At Film Products, a slightly lower gross profit margin was driven primarily by higher raw material-driven selling prices, and partially offset by higher overall gross profit. At Aluminum Extrusions, the gross profit margin increased primarily due to higher volume, operating leverage (generally constant fixed costs until full capacity utilization is achieved) and improved operating efficiencies.

As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased slightly to 6.9% compared with 6.8% in 2003.

Research and development (“R&D”) expenses declined to $3.8 million in the second quarter of 2004 from $5.1 million in 2003. R&D spending at Therics declined to $1.9 million in 2004 from $3.1 million in 2003 due to cost reduction efforts and the classification of certain costs as operating versus R&D consistent with the commercialization of the company’s new bone void filler products. R&D spending at Film Products was $1.9 million in 2004 and 2003.

Losses associated with plant shutdowns, asset impairments and restructurings and gains from the sale of corporate assets are described in the six months review beginning on page 15.

For more information on costs and expenses, see the business segment review beginning on page 18. See Note 2 on page 5 for information on discontinued operations.

Interest income, which is included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income, was $72,000 in 2004 and $409,000 in 2003. Interest income was down primarily due to lower average cash and cash equivalents balances (excess cash was used to repay debt in conjunction with our debt refinancing in October 2003). Our policy permits investment of excess cash in marketable securities that have the highest credit ratings and maturities of less than one year. The primary objectives of our policy are safety of principal and liquidity.

Interest expense declined to $598,000 in the second quarter of 2004 compared with $1.7 million in 2003. Average debt outstanding and interest rates were as follows:

		Three Months Ended June 30

(In Millions)		2004			2003


Floating-rate debt with interest charged on a rollover basis at one-month LIBOR:
	Average outstanding debt balance	$	88.3		$	186.5
	Average interest rate		2.4	%		2.0	%
Floating-rate debt fixed via interest rate swaps in the second quarter of 2001 and maturing in the second quarter of 2003:
	Average outstanding debt balance	$	—		$	40.4
	Average interest rate		—			5.4	%
Fixed-rate and other debt:
	Average outstanding debt balance	$	5.3		$	9.3
	Average interest rate		7.9	%		7.2	%

Total debt:
	Average outstanding debt balance	$	93.6		$	236.2
	Average interest rate		2.7	%		2.8	%

The effective tax rate from continuing operations was 36.5% in the second quarter of 2004, up from 35.7% in 2003. The increase is primarily due to an effective tax benefit recognized at 30.3% on the expected loss on the sale of our films operations in Argentina, partially offset by a higher proportion of income from foreign operations and favorable differences between foreign and U.S. effective tax rates.

Six Months 2004 Compared with Six Months 2003

Overall, sales in the first six months of 2004 increased 13.3% compared with 2003. Net sales (sales less freight) increased 8.6% in Film Products and 17.9% in Aluminum Extrusions due to higher volume (up 1% in Film Products and 7.6% in Aluminum Extrusions) and higher raw material-driven selling prices. For more information on net sales and volume, see the business segment review beginning on page 18.

Gross profit (sales minus cost of goods sold and freight) as a percentage of sales decreased to 14.7% in the first six months of 2004 from 15.3% in 2003. At Film Products, an overall lower gross profit margin was driven primarily by the loss of certain domestic backsheet business at the end of the first quarter of 2003, higher manufacturing costs on new products and slower than expected new product sales. At Aluminum Extrusions, the gross profit margin increased primarily due to higher volume, operating leverage (generally constant fixed costs until full capacity utilization is achieved) and improved operating efficiencies.

As a percentage of sales, SG&A expenses were flat at 6.9%.

R&D expenses declined to $8.1 million in the first six months of 2004 from $10.4 million in 2003. R&D spending at Therics declined to $4.3 million in 2004 from $6.3 million in 2003 due to cost reduction efforts and the classification of certain costs as operating versus R&D consistent with the commercialization of the company’s new bone void filler products. R&D spending at Film Products was $3.8 million in 2004, down from $4 million in 2003.

Losses associated with plant shutdowns, asset impairments and restructurings in the first six months of 2004 include:

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $2.7 million for a write-down to net realizable value of the films business in Argentina held for sale (see table on page 6 for the net assets of this business);

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $994,000 and a first-quarter pretax charge of $666,000 related to accelerated depreciation from plant shutdowns and restructurings in Film Products;

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $879,000 related to the estimated loss on the sub-lease of a portion of the Therics facility in Princeton, New Jersey;

	•	Second-quarter pretax charges of $575,000 in Film Products and $146,000 in Aluminum Extrusions related to asset impairments;

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $300,000 and a first-quarter pretax charge of $537,000 related to severance and other employee-related costs associated with the planned shutdown of the films manufacturing facility in New Bern, North Carolina (these costs relate to 65 people and are being recognized over their remaining service period and we anticipate recognizing additional shutdown-related costs of approximately $2 million during the second half of 2004);

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $300,000 related to the estimated loss on the sale of the previously shutdown films manufacturing facility in Manchester, Iowa;

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $145,000 related to severance at Therics; and

	•	A first-quarter pretax charge of $9.6 million related to the planned shutdown of an aluminum extrusions facility in Aurora, Ontario, including asset impairment charges of $7.1 million and severance and other employee-related costs of $2.5 million (these costs are contractually-related for 110 people and have been immediately accrued and we anticipate recognizing additional shutdown-related costs of $2.3 million over the next 7 months).

Losses associated with plant shutdowns, asset impairments and restructurings in the first six months of 2003 include:

	•	Second-quarter pretax charges for severance costs in connection with restructurings in Film Products ($1.6 million), Therics ($1.2 million) and at corporate headquarters ($1.2 million; included in “Corporate expenses, net” in the operating profit by segment table on page 18);

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $956,000 for asset impairments in Film Products;

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $388,000 related to an early retirement program for 10 people in Aluminum Extrusions;

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $549,000 related to the estimated loss on the sub-lease of a portion of the Therics facility in Princeton, New Jersey; and

	•	A second-quarter pretax charge of $53,000 and a first-quarter pretax charge of $85,000 for additional costs incurred related to a previously announced plant shutdowns in Film Products.

We continue to focus on reducing costs and aligning our structure to meet the needs of our customers. Two areas that will generate savings are the shutdown of the films plant in New Bern, North Carolina (expected by early October) and the shutdown of the aluminum plant in Aurora, Ontario (expected in the first quarter of 2005). Annual cost savings from these moves are expected of about $4 million in Film Products and $2 million in Aluminum Extrusions. Related incremental cash expenditures to achieve these savings, some of which has already been spent, are about $7 million in Film Products and about $8 million in Aluminum Extrusions.

The gain on sale of corporate assets in 2004 includes a second-quarter pretax gain on the sale of land of $413,000 and a first-quarter pretax gain on the sale of public equity securities of $6.1 million. These gains are included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income and separately shown in the operating profit by segment table on page 18. There were no public equity

securities held at June 30, 2004. There were no gains on the sale of corporate assets in the first half of 2003.

Unusual items in 2003 include a first-quarter pretax charge of $1.1 million related to an adjustment for depreciation at Therics based on Tredegar’s decision to suspend divestiture efforts. There were no unusual items in the first half of 2004.

For more information on costs and expenses, see the business segment review beginning on page 18. See Note 2 on page 5 for information on discontinued operations.

Interest income, which is included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income, was $146,000 in 2004 and $833,000 in 2003. Interest income was down primarily due to lower average cash and cash equivalents balances (excess cash was used to repay debt in conjunction with our debt refinancing in October 2003).

Interest expense declined to $1.5 million in the first six months of 2004 compared with $3.8 million in 2003. Average debt outstanding and interest rates were as follows:

		Six Months Ended June 30

(In Millions)		2004			2003

Floating-rate debt with interest charged on a rollover basis at one-month LIBOR:
	Average outstanding debt balance	$	113.2		$	175.6
	Average interest rate		2.4	%		2.0	%
Floating-rate debt fixed via interest rate swaps in the second quarter of 2001 and maturing in the second quarter of 2003:
	Average outstanding debt balance	$	—		$	57.5
	Average interest rate		—			5.4	%
Fixed-rate and other debt:
	Average outstanding debt balance	$	5.4		$	9.7
	Average interest rate		6.7	%		7.2	%

Total debt:
	Average outstanding debt balance	$	118.6		$	242.8
	Average interest rate		2.6	%		3.0	%

The effective tax rate from continuing operations was 36.1% in the first six months of 2004, up from 35.8% in 2003. The increase is primarily due to an effective tax benefit recognized at 30.3% on the expected loss on the sale of our films operations in Argentina, partially offset by a higher proportion of income from foreign operations and favorable differences between foreign and U.S. effective tax rates.

Business Segment Review

The following tables present Tredegar’s net sales and operating profit by segment for the second quarter and first six months of 2004 and 2003:

Tredegar Corporation
Net Sales and Operating Profit by Segment
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)

				Three Months Ended June 30						Six Months Ended June 30

				2004			2003			2004			2003

*Net Sales*
Film Products				$	101,484		$	88,410		$	197,370		$	181,794
Aluminum Extrusions					108,981			88,632			204,176			173,105
Therics					120			—			131			—

Total net sales					210,585			177,042			401,677			354,899
Add back freight					5,468			4,532			10,295			8,720

Sales as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Income				$	216,053		$	181,574		$	411,972		$	363,619


*Operating Profit*
Film Products:
			Ongoing operations	$	10,863		$	10,104		$	20,887		$	24,032
			Plant shutdowns, asset impairments and restructurings		(4,834	)		(2,609	)		(6,037	)		(2,694	)

Aluminum Extrusions:
		Ongoing operations			8,281			4,855			11,964			6,066
		Plant shutdowns, asset impairments and restructurings			(146	)		(388	)		(9,726	)		(388	)

Therics:
		Ongoing operations			(2,543	)		(3,306	)		(5,034	)		(6,603	)
	Restructurings				(1,024	)		(1,704	)		(1,024	)		(1,704	)
	Unusual items				—			—			—			(1,067	)


Total					10,597			6,952			11,030			17,642
Interest income					72			409			146			833
Interest expense					598			1,683			1,521			3,786
Gain on the sale of corporate assets					413			—			6,547			—
Corporate expenses, net					2,322			3,065			4,303			4,510

Income before income taxes					8,162			2,613			11,899			10,179
Income taxes					2,983			932			4,291			3,639

Income from continuing operations					5,179			1,681			7,608			6,540
Income (loss) from discontinued operations					—			891			—			(48,625	)

Net income (loss)				$	5,179		$	2,572		$	7,608		$	(42,085	)

Net sales (sales less freight) and operating profit from ongoing operations are the measures of sales and operating profit used by the chief operating decision maker of each segment for purposes of assessing performance.

Second-quarter net sales in Film Products were $101.5 million, up 14.8% from $88.4 million in 2003. Operating profit from ongoing operations was $10.9 million, up 7.5% from $10.1 million last year. Volume for the quarter increased 8.6% to 71.2 million pounds from 65.5 million pounds in 2003.

On a sequential basis, net sales, operating profit from ongoing operations and volume in the first quarter of 2004 were $95.9 million, $10.0 million and 69.1 million pounds, respectively.

Film Products has successfully introduced a variety of new elastic diaper laminates and feminine hygiene topsheet products to several global customers, and sales of new packaging and specialty films are increasing. We remain optimistic that near-term opportunities will lead to meaningful profit growth in this business by the end of this year or early 2005.

We continue to invest aggressively to support new global growth opportunities. The ongoing success of The Procter & Gamble Company’s (P&G) new feminine pad topsheet, which was rolled out in Europe and Japan in 2003, is leading to new opportunities in other regions. While current capacity is sufficient to meet near-term demand, Film Products is increasing planned 2004 capital spending from $40 million to $55 million to support additional growth expectations for this product. This increase in capital expenditures is tied to contractual commitments. Capital spending in Film Products in the first six months of 2004 totaled $21.2 million compared with $21.5 million in 2003. More information on capital expenditures is provided in the liquidity and capital resources section beginning on page 20.

Year-to-date net sales in Film Products were $197.4 million versus $181.8 million in 2003. Operating profit from ongoing operations was $20.9 million compared to $24.0 million in 2003. Year-to-date volume increased slightly to 140.3 million pounds from 138.8 million pounds. Prior year results include sales of certain domestic backsheet that were discontinued at the end of the first quarter of 2003.

Second-quarter net sales in Aluminum Extrusions were $109.0 million, up 23% from $88.6 million in 2003. Volume was up 7.7% to 62.0 million pounds from 57.6 million pounds in 2003. Operating profit from ongoing operations increased 70.6% to $8.3 million from $4.9 million in 2003. The profit increase was driven by volume growth, higher selling prices and improved operating efficiencies. Shipments were up in all end markets, with the strongest growth in the commercial building and construction, transportation, and machinery and equipment sectors. Improved operating efficiencies included higher extrusion press productivity, some of which is related to higher volume levels.

Year-to-date net sales in Aluminum Extrusions were $204.2 million, up 17.9% from $173.1 million in 2003. Operating profit from ongoing operations for the six-month period nearly doubled to $12.0 from $6.1 in 2003. Year-to-date volume increased 7.6% to 120.0 million pounds, up from 111.6 million pounds in 2003. Trends on a year-to-date basis are consistent with second quarter results.

Capital expenditures in Aluminum Extrusions totaled $3 million for the first half of 2004 and are expected to be approximately $15 million for the year. Capital expenditures related to ongoing support and continuity is about $10 million annually, or approximately the same level as depreciation ($10.9 million in 2003). Capital expenditures expected in 2004 in excess of ongoing support and continuity is primarily due to the consolidation of some of our Canadian operations, including closing the plant in Aurora, Ontario. We plan to move the Aurora plant’s largest press to the plant in Pickering, Ontario, and invest $8 million to upgrade the press and enlarge the facility. This consolidation is expected to reduce annual operating costs by approximately $2 million.

The second-quarter operating loss from ongoing operations at Therics was $2.5 million compared to a loss of $3.3 million in 2003. Therics launched its initial product line earlier this year. Net sales were $120,000 for the quarter, up from $11,000 in the first quarter. The year-to-date operating loss was $5.0 million compared to $6.6 million in 2003. Quarterly operating losses are expected to continue at about the second-quarter level until meaningful sales are achieved.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Tredegar’s total assets decreased to $716.4 million at June 30, 2004, from $753 million at December 31, 2003. In the first half of 2004, we received tax refunds of about $55 million related to the sale of the venture capital portfolio (see Note 2 on page 5) and used $50 million to repay revolver debt in April 2004. Other significant changes in balance sheet items since December 31, 2003, are summarized below:

	•	Accounts receivable increased by $28.7 million due primarily to seasonal year-end lows in Aluminum Extrusions and higher net sales for all businesses (net sales for the second quarter were up $33.5 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2003, and days sales outstanding remains in the 50-day range in Film Products and 45-day range in Aluminum Extrusions);

	•	Income taxes recoverable declined by $58.6 million due primarily to the receipt of the income tax refund related to the sale of the venture capital portfolio;

	•	Net property, plant and equipment declined by $4 million due primarily to the $7.1 million asset impairment recognized in the first quarter on the planned shutdown of the aluminum plant in Aurora, Ontario and other asset impairments during the first six months of 2004 in Film Products totaling $2.5 million, partially offset by capital expenditures in excess of depreciation of $8.6 million; and

	•	Accounts payable and accrued expenses increased $16.8 million due primarily to the timing of payments, higher raw material costs (resin and aluminum prices are up since the fourth quarter) and higher purchases in support of higher sales volume.

Cash provided by operating activities was $69.1 million in the first half of 2004 compared with $47.4 million in 2003. The increase is due primarily to the income tax refund, partially offset by higher working capital in the first half of 2004 compared with 2003 due to higher sales.

Cash used in investing activities was $16.4 million in the first half of 2004 compared with $7.5 million in 2003. The change is primarily attributable to proceeds from the sale of corporate assets and property disposals of $7.8 million in the first half of 2004 compared with proceeds from the sale of venture capital investments, net of investments made, of $18.7 million in 2003.

Capital expenditures in the first half of 2004 reflect the normal replacement of machinery and equipment and:

	•	Expansion of production capacity for apertured topsheet films (used in feminine hygiene pads) at our plant in Kerkrade, The Netherlands;

	•	Expansion of production capacity for elastic films (used as components in personal care products) at our plant in Lake Zurich, Illinois;

	•	Upgrade of production capacity for photopolymer films (used to protect circuit boards during the manufacturing process) at our plant in Lake Zurich, Illinois;

	•	Implementation of a new information system in Film Products;

	•	Construction of a new films plant in Guangzhou, China; and

	•	Expansion of capacity at our films plant in Shanghai, China.

Capital expenditures for all of 2004 are expected of about $55 million in Film Products and about $15 million in Aluminum Extrusions. See the business segment review beginning on page 18 for more information.

Net capitalization and indebtedness as defined under our Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2004 are as follows:

Net Capitalization and Indebtedness as of June 30, 2004 (In Thousands)

Net capitalization:
	Cash and cash equivalents			$	19,168

	Debt:
		Credit Agreement:
			Revolver		14,000
			Term loan		69,375
		Other debt			5,405

		Total debt			88,780

	Debt net of cash and cash equivalents				69,612
	Shareholders’ equity				448,157

	Net capitalization			$	517,769


Indebtedness as defined in Credit Agreement:
	Total debt			$	88,780
	Face value of letters of credit				6,722

	Indebtedness			$	95,502

Under the Credit Agreement, revolving credit borrowings are permitted up to $125 million, and $110 million was unused at June 30, 2004. The credit spread and commitment fees charged on the unused amount under the Credit Agreement at various indebtedness-to-adjusted EBITDA levels are as follows:

Pricing Under Credit Agreement (Basis Points)

Indebtedness-to-Adjusted EBITDA Ratio	Credit Spread Over LIBOR				Commitment Fee

	Revolver		Term Loan

> 2x but <= 3x		150		150		30
> 1x but <= 2x		125		125		25
<= 1x		100		100		20

At June 30, 2004, the interest cost on debt under the Credit Agreement was priced at one-month LIBOR plus the applicable credit spread of 125 basis points.

The computations of adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBIT, the leverage ratio and interest coverage ratio as defined in the Credit Agreement are presented below along with the related most restrictive covenants. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBIT as defined in the Credit Agreement are not intended to represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP and should not be considered as either an alternative to net income or to cash flow.

Computations of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT, Leverage Ratio and Interest Coverage Ratio as Defined in Credit Agreement Along with Related Most Restrictive Covenants As of June 30, 2004 (In Thousands)

Computations of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBIT as defined in Credit Agreement for the twelve months ended June 30, 2004:
	Net income		$	23,342
	Plus:
		After-tax losses related to discontinued operations		—
		Total income tax expense for continuing operations		11,369
		Interest expense		4,520
		Depreciation and amortization expense for continuing operations		33,115
		All non-cash losses and expenses, plus cash losses and expenses not to exceed $10,000, for continuing operations that are classified as unusual, extraordinary or which are related to plant shutdowns, asset impairments and/or restructurings (cash-related before maximum adjustment of $7,952)		22,246
	Minus:
		After-tax income related to discontinued operations		(2,947	)
		Total income tax benefits for continuing operations		—
		Interest income		(496	)
		All non-cash gains and income, plus cash gains and income not to exceed $10,000, for continuing operations that are classified as unusual, extraordinary or which are related to plant shutdowns, asset impairments and/or restructurings (cash-related before maximum adjustment of $13,087)		(10,000	)
	Plus or minus, as applicable, pro forma EBITDA adjustments associated with acquisitions and asset dispositions			118

	Adjusted EBITDA as defined in Credit Agreement			81,267
	Less: Depreciation and amortization expense for continuing operations (including pro forma for acquisitions and asset dispositions)			(33,151	)

	Adjusted EBIT as defined in Credit Agreement		$	48,116

Computations of leverage and interest coverage ratios as defined in Credit Agreement:
	Leverage ratio (indebtedness-to-adjusted EBITDA)			1.18	x
	Interest coverage ratio (adjusted EBIT-to-interest expense)			10.65	x
Most restrictive covenants as defined in Credit Agreement:
	Maximum permitted aggregate amount of dividends that can be paid by Tredegar during the term of the Credit Agreement		$	100,000
	Minimum adjusted shareholders’ equity permitted (increases by 50% of net income generated after September 30, 2003)			333,462
	Maximum leverage ratio permitted:
		Ongoing		3.00	x
		Pro forma for acquisitions		2.50	x
	Minimum interest coverage ratio permitted			2.50	x

We believe that we are in compliance with all of our debt covenants. Noncompliance with any one or more of the debt covenants may have an adverse effect on financial condition or liquidity in the event such noncompliance cannot be cured or should we be unable to obtain a waiver from the lenders. Renegotiation of the covenant through an amendment to the Credit Agreement may effectively cure the noncompliance, but may have an effect on financial condition or liquidity depending upon how the covenant is renegotiated.

We believe that existing borrowing availability, our current cash balances and our cash flow from operations will be sufficient to satisfy our working capital, capital expenditure and dividend requirements for the foreseeable future.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Tredegar has exposure to the volatility of interest rates, polyethylene and polypropylene resin prices, aluminum ingot and scrap prices, energy prices, foreign currencies and emerging markets. See the section on liquidity and capital resources beginning on page 20 regarding Credit Agreement and interest rate exposures.

Changes in resin prices, and the timing of those changes, could have a significant impact on profit margins in Film Products. Profit margins in Aluminum Extrusions are sensitive to fluctuations in aluminum ingot and scrap prices as well as natural gas prices. There is no assurance of our ability to pass through higher raw material and energy costs to our customers.

Resin costs for Film Products increased 26% in 2003. The changes in the price of low density polyethylene resin shown in the chart below (a primary raw material for Film Products) are generally reflective of the historical price changes of most of the resins that the company purchases.

CHART

The price of resin is driven by several factors including supply and demand and the price of natural gas, ethane and ethylene. For a portion of the volume in Film Products, our most effective means of mitigating resin price fluctuations is by passing on resin price changes to customers. Some pass-through arrangements are on a time lag, where the impact of movement in resin prices is recovered in the subsequent quarter or quarters. Many of the mechanisms for pass-through with our customers are based on published prices. We estimate that pass-through arrangements have reduced the effects of resin price volatility by about 45% since the third quarter of 2001, with the remaining exposure resulting in a possible impact on quarterly operating profit of as much as $2 million.

In the normal course of business, we enter into fixed-price forward sales contracts with certain customers for the sale of fixed quantities of aluminum extrusions at scheduled intervals. In order to hedge our exposure to aluminum price volatility (see the chart below) under these fixed-price arrangements, which generally have a duration of not more than 12 months, we enter into a combination of forward purchase commitments and futures contracts to acquire or hedge aluminum, based on the scheduled deliveries.

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In Aluminum Extrusions, we hedge from time-to-time a portion of our exposure to natural gas price volatility (see the chart below) by entering into fixed-price forward purchase contracts with our natural gas suppliers. During the first quarter of 2004, we had forward contracts with natural gas suppliers covering approximately 65% of our needs with an average fixed price of $5.38 per mmBtu. We had no forward contracts outstanding during the second quarter of 2004. We estimate that, in an unhedged situation, every $1 per mmBtu per month change in the market price of natural gas has a $150,000 impact on the monthly operating profit of Aluminum Extrusions.

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We sell to customers in foreign markets through our foreign operations and through exports from U.S. plants. The percentage of sales from manufacturing operations related to foreign markets for the first half of 2004 and 2003 are as follows:

Percentage of Net Sales from Manufacturing Operations Related to Foreign Markets*

		Six Months Ended June 30

		2004						2003

		Exports From U.S.			Foreign Operations			Exports From U.S.			Foreign Operations

Canada			4	%		17	%		4	%		18	%
Europe			3			12			3			12
Latin America			2			2			3			2
Asia			3			3			3			2

Total			12	%		34	%		13	%		34	%

*	Based on consolidated net sales from manufacturing operations (excludes Therics and discontinued operations).

We attempt to match the pricing and cost of our products in the same currency (except in Canada where about 70% of our sales of aluminum extrusions are U.S. Dollar-based) and generally view the volatility of foreign currencies and emerging markets, and the corresponding impact on earnings and cash flow, as part of the overall risk of operating in a global environment. Exports from the U.S. are generally denominated in U.S. Dollars. Our foreign currency exposure on income from foreign operations in Europe primarily relates to the Euro and the Hungarian Forint.

The relatively high percentage of U.S. Dollar-priced sales in Canada is partly due to the shifting of a large portion of the customers previously served by the aluminum extrusions plant in El Campo, Texas, in 2001. The resulting mismatch between the currency denomination of sales and costs causes lower U.S. Dollar translated profits when the Canadian Dollar appreciates since our costs are higher in U.S. Dollar equivalent terms while sales are mostly unaffected (the opposite effect occurs when the Canadian Dollar depreciates in value relative to the U.S. Dollar). We estimate that the appreciation of the Canadian Dollar relative to the U.S. Dollar during the first half of 2004 (up on average by 8.4% in the first half of 2004 compared with 2003 and 1% when comparing June 30, 2004 and 2003 exchange rates) had an adverse impact on the operating profit in Aluminum Extrusions of about $1.4 million compared with 2003. In Film Products, where we have been able to better match the currency of our sales and costs, we estimate that the appreciation of the Euro and Hungarian Forint relative to the U.S. Dollar in the first half of 2004 (up on average by 11.1% and 7.5%, respectively, in the first half of 2004 compared with 2003 and 6% and 12.5%, respectively, when comparing June 30, 2004 and 2003 exchange rates) had a positive impact on the operating profit in Film Products of about $500,000 compared with 2003.

We are continuing to review the loading of our aluminum extrusions plants in North America to optimize production mix and minimize cost in light of the increase in the U.S. Dollar equivalent cost structure of our plants in Canada.

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Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

From time to time, we may make statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe-harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on our then current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those addressed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to the following:

General

•	*Our future performance is influenced by costs incurred by our operating companies including, for example, the cost of energy and raw materials.* There is no assurance that we will be able to offset fully the effects of higher raw material costs through price increases. Further, there is no assurance that cost control efforts will be sufficient to offset any additional future declines in revenue or increases in energy, raw material or other costs.

•	*As part of our business strategy, we expect to pursue acquisitions of businesses or investments that have unique and sustainable technologies, products and services in attractive end markets.* The success of this strategy will depend upon our ability to identify, acquire and finance such businesses and to achieve planned synergies and operating results, none of which can be assured.

Film Products

•

Film Products is highly dependent on sales associated with one customer, P&G. P&G comprised 29% of Tredegar’s net sales in 2003, 33% in 2002 and 31% in 2001. The loss or significant reduction of sales associated with P&G would have a material adverse effect on our business, as would delays in P&G rolling out products utilizing new technologies developed by Tredegar. While we have undertaken efforts to expand our customer base, there can be no assurance that such efforts will be successful, or that they will offset any delay or loss of sales and profits associated with P&G.


•	*Growth of Film Products depends on our ability to develop and deliver new products, especially in the personal care market*. Personal care products are now being made with a variety of new materials, replacing traditional backsheet and other components. While we have substantial technical resources, there can be no assurance that our new products can be brought to market successfully, or if brought to market successfully, at the same level of profitability and market share of replaced films. A shift in customer preferences away from our technologies, our inability to develop and deliver new profitable products, or delayed acceptance of our new products in domestic or foreign markets, could have a material adverse effect on our business.

•	*Film Products operates in a field where our significant customers and competitors have substantial intellectual property portfolios*. The continued success of this business depends on our ability not only to protect our own technologies and trade secrets, but also to develop and sell new products that do not infringe upon existing patents. Although we are not currently involved in any patent litigation, an unfavorable outcome of any such action could have a significant adverse impact on Film Products.

•	*As Film Products expands its personal care business, we have greater credit risk that is inherent in broadening our customer base.*

*Aluminum Extrusions*

•	Sales volume and profitability of Aluminum Extrusions is cyclical and highly dependent on economic conditions of end-use markets in the United States and Canada, particularly in the construction, distribution and transportation industries. Our market segments are also subject to seasonal slowdowns during the winter months. From 1992 to the second quarter of 2000, profits in Aluminum Extrusions grew as a result of positive economic conditions in the markets we serve and manufacturing efficiencies. However, a slowdown in these markets in the second half of 2000 resulted in a 13% decline in sales volume and 28% decline in ongoing operating profit compared with the second half of 1999. The aluminum extrusions industry continued to be affected by poor economic conditions in 2001 and 2002. Our sales volume declined 23% and operating profit declined 49% in 2002 compared with 2000. In 2001, our sales volume declined 20% and operating profit declined 52% compared with 2000. The decline in ongoing operating profit during these periods at approximately two to three times the rate of the decline in sales volume illustrates the operating leverage inherent in our operations (fixed operating costs). Moreover, in 2003 higher energy and insurance costs and the appreciation of the Canadian Dollar against the U.S. Dollar had an adverse impact on operating profits. Any benefits associated with cost reductions and productivity improvements may not be sufficient to offset the adverse effects on profitability from pricing and margin pressure and higher bad debts that usually accompany a downturn.

•	*The markets for our products are highly competitive with product quality, service and price being the principal competitive factors*. As competitors increase capacity or reduce prices to increase business, there could be pressure to reduce prices to our customers. Aluminum Extrusions is under increasing domestic and foreign competitive pressures, including a growing presence of Chinese and other foreign imports in a number of markets. This competition could result in loss of market share due to a competitor’s ability to produce at lower costs and sell at lower prices. There can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain current margins and profitability. Our continued success and prospects depend on our ability to retain existing customers and participate in overall industry cross-cycle growth.


*Therics*

•	*Therics has incurred losses since inception, and we are unsure when, or if, it will become profitable.* We are in the initial stages of commercializing certain orthobiologic products that have received FDA clearances. There can be no assurance that any of these products can be brought to market successfully.

	The commercialization of new future products will require significant research, development, preclinical and clinical testing, and regulatory approvals. Where potential new products do not advance beyond early product development or do not demonstrate preclinical or clinical efficacy, they will not likely be commercialized. In addition, there can be no assurance that the FDA and other regulatory authorities will clear our products in a timely manner.

•	Our ability to develop and commercialize products will depend on our ability to internally develop preclinical, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing and sales, distribution and marketing capabilities, or enter into arrangements with third parties to provide those functions. We may not be successful in developing these capabilities or entering into agreements with third parties on favorable terms. To the extent we rely on third parties for these capabilities, our control over such activities may be reduced which could make us dependent upon these parties. The inability to develop or contract for these capabilities would significantly impair our ability to develop and commercialize products and thus our ability to become profitable.

	Related factors that may impair our ability to develop and commercialize products include our reliance on pre-clinical and clinical data concerning our products and product introductions by competing companies. Likewise, in the event we are unable to manufacture our products efficiently, our ability to commercialize products and thus our operating results will be negatively affected.

	We are relying to a significant degree on a sales force consisting of independent sales agents for the sale and marketing of our products. Market acceptance of our products, and thus our ability to become profitable, is largely dependent upon the competency of this sales force, whether they perform their duties in line with our expectations and their continued willingness to carry our products.

•	*Our ability to develop and commercialize products will depend on market acceptance of those products.* We are dependent upon the willingness of the medical community to learn about and try our products and then switch from currently used products to our products. In the event the community is reluctant or unwilling to utilize our products, our ability to generate profits will be significantly impaired. Commercial success is also dependent upon third party payor acceptance of our products.

•	*Our ability to develop and commercialize certain products is dependent upon sufficient sources of supply for various raw materials.* We may not be successful in procuring the types and quantities of raw materials necessary to commercialize certain orthobiologic products, which would significantly impair our ability to become profitable.

•	*Future sales and profits are dependent upon obtaining and maintaining all necessary regulatory approvals.* We have received clearances from the FDA for certain products as medical devices, which approvals must be maintained in order to commercialize these products. Similar FDA approval will need to be obtained for any new products in order to market those products. In addition, depending upon where we intend to engage in marketing activities, we may need to obtain the necessary approvals from the regulatory agencies of the applicable jurisdictions. Failure to obtain and maintain the necessary regulatory approvals would significantly impair our ability to market our products and thus our ability to generate profits. Likewise, the marketing of our products and our profit generating capability would be impaired in the event approval of one or more of our products is limited or restricted by the FDA, either in conjunction with or subsequent to approval.

•	*We are highly dependent on several principal members of our management and scientific staff*. The loss of key personnel (or the inability to recruit key personnel) could have a material adverse effect on Therics’ business and results of operations, and could inhibit product research and development, commercialization and sales and marketing efforts. Failure to retain and recruit executive management in key areas, including sales and marketing and product research and development, could prevent us from achieving our business objectives.

•	*We are dependent upon certain license rights, patents and other proprietary rights.* Future success is dependent in part on our ability to maintain and enforce license, patent and other proprietary rights. Complex legal and technical issues define the strength and value of our intellectual property portfolio. While we own or license certain patents, the issuance of a patent does not establish conclusively either validity or enforceability.

•	*The patent positions of biotechnology firms generally are highly uncertain and involve complex legal and factual questions that can determine who has the right to develop a particular product*. No clear policy has emerged regarding the breadth of claims covered by biotechnology patents in the U.S. The biotechnology patent situation outside the U.S. is even more uncertain and is currently undergoing review and revision in many countries. Changes in, or different interpretations of, patent laws in the U.S. and other countries might allow others to use our discoveries or to develop and commercialize our products without any compensation to us.

•	*Our business exposes us to potential product liability claims.* The testing, manufacturing, marketing and sale of our products subject us to product liability risk, an inherent risk for our industry. A successful product liability action against us may have a material adverse effect on our business. Moreover, present insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover potential future product liability claims.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

See discussion under “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” beginning on page 23.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we carried out an evaluation, with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to Tredegar required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2004, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II -	OTHER INFORMATION

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

	Tredegar’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on April 29, 2004. The following sets forth the vote results with respect to each of the matters voted upon by shareholders at the meeting:

(a)	Election of Directors

Nominee	Number of Votes “For”	Number of Votes “Withheld”

Donald T. Cowles	35,092,113	1,180,017
Richard W. Goodrum	32,472,943	3,799,187
John D. Gottwald	32,681,976	3,590,154
Thomas G. Slater, Jr.	32,489,800	3,782,330

	There were no broker non-votes with respect to the election of directors.

	The term of office for the following directors continued after the annual meeting and such directors were not up for election at the annual meeting:

	Austin Brockenbrough, III
	Phyllis Cothran
	Floyd D. Gottwald, Jr.
	William M. Gottwald
	Norman A. Scher
	Richard L. Morrill
	R. Gregory Williams

(b)	Approval of 2004 Equity Incentive Plan

	Approval of the Tredegar Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan:

Number of Votes “For”	Number of Votes “Against”	Number of Abstentions	Number of Broker Non-Votes

29,389,818	2,361,780	686,456	3,834,076

Item 6.	Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

(a)	Exhibit Nos.

	31.1	Certification of Norman A. Scher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tredegar Corporation, pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

	31.2	Certification of D. Andrew Edwards, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) of Tredegar Corporation, pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

	32.1	Certification of Norman A. Scher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tredegar Corporation, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

	32.2	Certification of D. Andrew Edwards, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) of Tredegar Corporation, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

(b)	Reports on Form 8-K.

	On April 21, 2004, we furnished a Form 8-K with respect to our first quarter 2004 earnings press release dated April 21, 2004. On July 21, 2004, we furnished a Form 8-K with respect to our second quarter 2004 earnings press release dated July 21, 2004.

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.

		Tredegar Corporation
		(Registrant)


Date:	August 4, 2004	/s/ D. Andrew Edwards

		D. Andrew Edwards
		Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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