UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                            WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549



                                   FORM 10-Q

(MARK ONE)

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

     For the quarterly period ended June 28, 1997

                                      OR

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

     For the transition period from ____________ to ____________


                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-7685

                          AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
            (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)


                                                                               
                         DELAWARE                                                95-1492269
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)        (I.R.S. employer identification no.)


150 NORTH ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA                          91103
      (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)                               (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE (818) 304-2000 Indicate by a check X 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 ----- ----- Number of shares of $1 par value common stock outstanding as of July 25, 1997: 120,402,745 AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO FORM 10-Q ------------------
Page No. -------- Part I. Financial Information (Unaudited): Financial Statements: Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet June 28, 1997 and December 28, 1996 3 Consolidated Statement of Income Three and Six Months Ended June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996 4 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Six Months Ended June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996 5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 9 Part II. Other Information: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 13 Signatures 14
2 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Dollars in millions) (Unaudited)
June 28, 1997 December 28, 1996 ---------------- ----------------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 9.5 $ 3.8 Trade accounts receivable, net 496.8 448.5 Inventories, net 254.6 244.4 Prepaid expenses 22.1 17.8 Other current assets 89.0 90.0 --------------- ---------------- Total current assets 872.0 804.5 Property, plant and equipment, at cost 1,751.8 1,767.9 Accumulated depreciation (808.2) (805.2) --------------- ---------------- 943.6 962.7 Intangibles resulting from business acquisitions, net 130.8 135.9 Other assets 145.7 133.6 --------------- ---------------- $ 2,092.1 $ 2,036.7 =============== ================ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt $ 86.4 $ 96.2 Accounts payable 232.6 230.7 Other current liabilities 325.8 367.0 --------------- ---------------- Total current liabilities 644.8 693.9 Long-term debt 444.1 370.7 Deferred taxes and other long-term liabilities 177.6 140.1 Shareholders' equity: Common stock - $1 par value: Authorized - 400,000,000 shares; Issued - 124,126,624 shares at June 28, 1997 and December 28, 1996 124.1 124.1 Capital in excess of par value 514.2 475.4 Retained earnings 1,002.3 945.6 Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment (1.0) 28.3 Cost of unallocated ESOP shares (29.9) (29.4) Minimum pension liability (0.2) (0.2) Employee stock benefit trust, 17,380,545 shares at June 28, 1997 and 17,959,358 shares at December 28, 1996 (675.7) (644.3) Treasury stock at cost, 3,638,848 shares at June 28, 1997 and 2,551,808 shares at December 28, 1996 (108.2) (67.5) --------------- ---------------- Total shareholders' equity 825.6 832.0 --------------- ---------------- $ 2,092.1 $ 2,036.7 =============== ================ See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
3 AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (In millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended ----------------------------- ----------------------------- June 28, 1997 June 29, 1996 June 28, 1997 June 29, 1996 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Net Sales $ 844.8 $ 797.7 $ 1,673.7 $ 1,594.3 Cost of products sold 571.0 549.3 1,137.0 1,099.2 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Gross profit 273.8 248.4 536.7 495.1 Marketing, general and administrative expense 188.7 174.9 369.0 350.2 Interest expense 8.8 9.4 17.3 18.3 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Income before taxes 76.3 64.1 150.4 126.6 Taxes on income 26.7 22.5 52.6 45.0 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Net income $ 49.6 $ 41.6 $ 97.8 $ 81.6 ============= ============= ============= ============= PER SHARE AMOUNTS: Net income per common share $ 0.48 $ 0.39 $ 0.95 $ 0.77 Net income per fully diluted common share 0.47 0.38 0.92 0.75 Dividends 0.17 0.15 0.34 0.30 AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: Common shares 103.3 105.4 103.4 105.6 Fully diluted common shares 106.3 108.1 106.5 108.3
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 4 AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (In millions) (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended ------------------------------ June 28, 1997 June 29, 1996 ------------- ------------- OPERATING ACTIVITIES: - -------------------- Net income $ 97.8 $ 81.6 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation 52.1 49.8 Amortization 5.6 5.6 Deferred taxes 5.8 10.5 Net change in assets and liabilities, net of the effect of foreign currency translation and business divestitures (73.0) (88.1) ------------- ------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 88.3 59.4 ------------- ------------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES: - -------------------- Purchase of property, plant and equipment (67.6) (73.9) Net (payments) proceeds from sale of assets, business divestitures and acquisitions (4.2) 3.8 Other (3.8) (1.0) ------------- ------------- Net cash used in investing activities (75.6) (71.1) ------------- ------------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES: - -------------------- Net increase in short-term debt 121.5 68.7 Net decrease in long-term debt (53.0) (1.4) Dividends paid (41.2) (31.7) Purchase of treasury stock (40.7) (50.1) Other 6.9 4.3 ------------- ------------- Net cash used in financing activities (6.5) (10.2) ------------- ------------- Effect of foreign currency translation on cash balances (0.5) -- ------------- ------------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 5.7 (21.9) ------------- ------------- Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 3.8 27.0 ------------- ------------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 9.5 $ 5.1 ============= =============
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 5 AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) 1. GENERAL The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's interim results. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation. The condensed financial statements and notes in this Form 10-Q are presented as permitted by Regulation S-X, and as such, they do not contain certain information included in the Company's 1996 annual financial statements and notes. The second quarters of 1997 and 1996 consisted of thirteen-week periods ending June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996, respectively. The interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of future financial results. 2. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION Transactions in foreign currencies and translation of the financial statements of subsidiaries which operate in hyperinflationary economies during 1997 resulted in no losses and losses of $.6 million, respectively, during the three and six months ended June 28, 1997. During 1996, the Company recorded losses of $.6 million and $1.2 million, respectively, during the three and six months ended June 29, 1996. Operations in hyperinflationary economies consist of the Company's Brazilian operations for 1997 and 1996 and Mexican operations for 1997. 3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Company enters into forward exchange and interest rate contracts to manage exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange and interest rates. The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. Forward exchange contracts that hedge existing assets, liabilities or firm commitments are measured at fair value and the related gains and losses on these contracts are recognized in net income currently. Forward exchange contracts that hedge forecasted transactions are measured at fair value and the related gains and losses on these contracts are deferred and subsequently recognized in net income in the period in which the underlying transaction is consummated. In the event that an anticipated transaction is no longer likely to occur, the Company recognizes the change in fair value of the instrument in net income currently. Gains and losses resulting from forward exchange contracts are recorded in the same category as that arising from the related item being hedged. Cash flows from the use of financial instruments are reported in the same category as the hedged item in the statement of cash flows. Gains and losses on contracts used to hedge the value of investments in certain foreign subsidiaries are included in the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment component of shareholders' equity. The net amounts paid or received on interest rate agreements are recognized as adjustments to interest expense over the terms of the agreements. Contract premiums paid, if any, are amortized to interest expense over the terms of the underlying instruments. 6 AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) 4. INVENTORIES Inventories consisted of (in millions):
June 28, 1997 December 28, 1996 ------------- ----------------- Raw materials $ 82.8 $ 82.7 Work-in-progress 72.9 72.4 Finished goods 133.7 123.4 LIFO adjustment (34.8) (34.1) ------------- ----------------- $ 254.6 $ 244.4 ============= =================
5. INTANGIBLES RESULTING FROM BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS Accumulated amortization of intangible assets at June 28, 1997 and December 28, 1996 was $47 million and $46.6 million, respectively. 6. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Research and development expense for the three and six months ended June 28, 1997 was $16.1 million and $30.6 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 29, 1996, research and development expense was $13.2 million and $26.5 million, respectively. 7. CONTINGENCIES The Company has been designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or other responsible state agencies as a potentially responsible party (PRP) at 18 waste disposal or waste recycling sites which are the subject of separate investigations or proceedings concerning alleged soil and/or groundwater contamination and for which no settlement of the Company's liability has been agreed upon. Litigation has been initiated by a governmental authority with respect to two of these sites, but the Company does not believe that any such proceedings will result in the imposition of monetary sanctions. The Company is participating with other PRPs at all such sites, and anticipates that its share of cleanup costs will be determined pursuant to remedial agreements entered into in the normal course of negotiations with the EPA or other governmental authorities. 7 AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) 7. CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED) The Company has accrued liabilities for all sites, including sites in which governmental agencies have designated the Company as a PRP, where it is probable that a loss will be incurred and the minimum cost or amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. However, because of the uncertainties associated with environmental assessment and remediation activities, future expense to remediate the currently identified sites, and sites which could be identified in the future for cleanup, could be higher than the liability currently accrued. Based on current site assessments, management believes that the potential liability over the amounts currently accrued would not materially affect the Company. The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various other lawsuits, claims and inquiries, most of which are routine to the nature of the business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these matters will not materially affect the Company. 8. NET INCOME PER SHARE Net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Net income per fully diluted common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted- average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding. Common share equivalents include shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options. 9. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, "Earnings per Share" (EPS). The standard will require the Company to present both "basic" and "diluted" EPS. The new requirements will be effective the fourth quarter of 1997; earlier adoption is not allowed. At the present time, the impact of the new standard is not expected to be material. In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". The standard establishes guidelines for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in financial statements. Comprehensive income includes items such as foreign currency translation adjustments and adjustments to the minimum pension liability that are currently presented as a component of shareholders' equity. Companies will be required to report total comprehensive income for interim periods beginning first quarter of 1998. Disclosure of comprehensive income and its components will be required beginning fiscal year end 1998. Also in June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". The standard requires that companies disclose "operating segments" based on the way management disaggregates the company for making internal operating decisions. The new rules will be effective for the 1998 fiscal year. Abbreviated quarterly disclosure will be required beginning first quarter of 1999, with both 1999 and 1998 information. The Company does not believe that the new standard will have a material impact on the reporting of its segments. 8 AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS: FOR THE QUARTER - -------------------------------------- Quarterly sales increased to $844.8 million, a 5.9 percent increase over second quarter 1996 sales of $797.7 million. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, sales increased 8.3 percent. The gross profit margin increased to 32.4 percent for the quarter compared to 31.1 percent for the second quarter of 1996. The increase was due to improved productivity and product mix. Marketing, general and administrative expense, as a percent of sales, was 22.3 percent compared to 21.9 percent for the second quarter of 1996, reflecting the Company's increased spending on new products and geographic expansion. Interest expense declined to $8.8 million for the second quarter of 1997, compared to $9.4 million a year ago, due to lower weighted-average interest rates. Income before taxes, as a percent of sales, increased to 9 percent from 8 percent a year ago, primarily as a result of improved gross profit margins. The effective tax rate was 35 percent for the second quarter of 1997 compared to 35.1 percent for the second quarter of 1996. Net income increased 19 percent to $49.6 million compared to $41.6 million in the second quarter of 1996. Net income per common share for the quarter was $.48 compared to $.39 in the same period last year, a 23 percent increase. Net income per fully diluted common share was $.47 for the second quarter of 1997 and $.38 for the second quarter of 1996, a 24 percent increase year over year. Results of Operations by Business Sector The Pressure-sensitive adhesives and materials sector reported increased sales for the second quarter of 1997 compared to the same period last year. Profitability for the sector was impacted by an increase in research and development costs for new products. The U.S. operations' sales growth was primarily led by increased sales volume for new products. Profitability for the U.S. operations was impacted by an increase in research and development costs for new products. The international businesses reported sales and profitability growth. The improvements were primarily due to higher unit volume and geographic expansion, which was partially offset by changes in foreign currency rates. The Consumer and converted products sector reported increased sales and profitability for the quarter. Increased sales in the U.S. operations continue to be led by growth of its Avery-brand products and other consumer products. Profitability improved primarily as a result of new products and an improved product mix. Sales for the international businesses were impacted by the changes in foreign currency rates and sales declines at certain European operations due to the softness of certain economies. Profitability for the international businesses was primarily impacted by decreased sales at selected European operations and investments for the market expansion of new products. 9 AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS: SIX MONTHS YEAR-TO-DATE - ---------------------------------------------- Sales for the first six months of 1997 were up 5 percent to $1.67 billion compared to the corresponding period of 1996. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, sales increased 7 percent. The gross profit margin for the first six months was 32.1 percent compared to 31.1 percent for the first six months of 1996. The increase was due to improved productivity and product mix and increased capacity utilization. Marketing, general and administrative expense, as a percent of sales, for the first six months was 22 percent for both periods. Interest expense declined to $17.3 million for the first six months compared to $18.3 million for the first six months of 1996. The decrease was primarily due to lower weighted-average interest rates. Income before taxes, as a percent of sales, increased to 9 percent for the first six months of 1997 compared to 7.9 percent for 1996, as a result of improved gross profit margins. The year-to-date effective tax rate was 35 percent for 1997 and 35.5 percent for 1996. Net income was $97.8 million for the first six months of 1997 compared to $81.6 million for the first six months of 1996. Net income per common share increased 23 percent to $.95 for the first six months of 1997 compared to $.77 for the same period last year. Net income per fully diluted common share was $.92 for the first six months of 1997 compared to $.75 for the same period last year, a 23 percent increase year over year. Results of Operations by Business Sector The Pressure-sensitive adhesives and materials sector reported increased sales and profitability for the first six months of 1997 compared to the same period last year. The U.S. operations' sales growth was primarily led by increased sales volume for new products. Profitability for the U.S. operations was impacted by an increase in research and development costs for new products. The international businesses reported increased sales and profitability primarily due to higher unit volume and geographic expansion, which was partially offset by changes in foreign currency rates. The Consumer and converted products sector reported increased sales and profitability for the first six months of 1997 compared to 1996. Increased sales in the U.S. operations continue to be led by growth of its Avery-brand products and other consumer products. Profitability improved primarily as a result of new products and an improved product mix. Sales for the international businesses were impacted by changes in foreign currency and sales declines at certain European operations. Profitability for the international businesses was primarily impacted by operations in France and decreased sales at selected European operations due to the softness of certain economies. 10 AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FINANCIAL CONDITION - ------------------- Average working capital, excluding short-term debt, as a percentage of sales, improved to 9.3 percent for the quarter from 10.9 percent a year ago. Average inventory turnover for the second quarter was 9 inventory turns compared to 9.5 inventory turns a year ago; the average number of days sales outstanding in accounts receivable was 54 days compared to 56 days a year ago. Net cash flows provided by operating activities totaled $88.3 million for the first six months of 1997 and $59.4 million for the first half of 1996. The increase in net cash flows provided by operating activities is primarily due to a change in working capital requirements and the Company's improved profitability. Capital spending for the quarter was $35.9 million compared to $35.6 million a year ago. For the first six months, capital spending totaled $67.6 million compared to $73.9 million a year ago. Total capital spending for 1997 is expected to be approximately $180 to $190 million, which is comparable to 1996. In addition to cash flow from operations, the Company had more than adequate financing arrangements to conduct its operations. During the first six months of 1997, total debt increased $63.6 million to $530.5 million from year end 1996. During the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, $150 million in principal amount of medium-term notes. In July 1997, $20 million had been issued. Proceeds from the medium-term notes were used to reduce debt and for other general corporate purposes. Shareholders' equity decreased to $825.6 million from $832 million at year end 1996. During the second quarter of 1997, the Company purchased 559,000 shares of common stock at a cost of $21.1 million. For the first six months of 1997, the Company purchased 1.1 million shares of common stock at a cost of $40.7 million. The market value of shares held in the employee stock benefit trust, after the issuance of shares under the Company's stock and incentive plans, increased during the quarter by $31.4 million to $675.7 million from year end 1996. Total debt to total capital was 39.1 percent as of the end of second quarter of 1997 and 35.9 percent at year end 1996. During the first quarter of 1997, the Company adopted SFAS No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities". The standard revised the guidelines for recognition, measurement and disclosure of transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of debt. The Company's implementation of the new standard had no effect on the first quarter of 1997 financial statements. 11 AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FUTURE ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS - ------------------------------ In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, "Earnings per Share" (EPS). The standard will require the Company to present both "basic" and "diluted" EPS. The new requirements will be effective beginning the fourth quarter of 1997; earlier adoption is not allowed. At the present time, the impact of the new standard is not expected to be material. In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". The standard establishes guidelines for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in financial statements. Comprehensive income includes items such as foreign currency translation adjustments and adjustments to the minimum pension liability that are currently presented as a component of shareholders' equity. Companies will be required to report total comprehensive income for interim periods beginning first quarter of 1998. Disclosure of comprehensive income and its components will be required beginning fiscal year end 1998. Also in June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". The standard requires that companies disclose "operating segments" based on the way management disaggregates the company for making internal operating decisions. The new rules will be effective for the 1998 fiscal year. Abbreviated quarterly disclosure will be required beginning first quarter of 1999, with both 1999 and 1998 information. The Company does not believe that the new standard will have a material impact on the reporting of its segments. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT - --------------------- The matters described or referred to in the Form 10-Q include forward-looking statements regarding future events. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected include risks and uncertainties relating to investment in new production facilities, timely development and successful marketing of new products, impact of competitive products and pricing, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, changes in economic conditions, and other factors, including those described or referred to in the Company's SEC filings, including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 1996. 12 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K - ------------------------------------------ a. Exhibits: 11 Computation of Net Income Per Share Amounts 12 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 27 Financial Data Schedule
b. Reports on Form 8-K: There were no reports on Form 8-K filed for the three months ended June 28, 1997. 13 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. AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION -------------------------- (Registrant) /s/ Thomas E. Miller ----------------------------------- Thomas E. Miller Vice President and Controller and Interim Chief Financial Officer (Chief Accounting Officer) August 11, 1997 14

 
                          AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
                  COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME PER SHARE AMOUNTS
                    (In millions, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended ----------------------------- ----------------------------- June 28, 1997 June 29, 1996 June 28, 1997 June 29, 1996 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- (A) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 103.3 105.4 103.4 105.6 Additional common shares issuable under employee stock options using the treasury stock method 3.0 2.7 3.1 2.7 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- (B) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding assuming the exercise of stock options 106.3 108.1 106.5 108.3 ============= ============= ============= ============= (C) Net income applicable to common stock $ 49.6 $ 41.6 $ 97.8 $ 81.6 ============= ============= ============= ============= Net income per share as reported (C / A) $ 0.48 $ 0.39 $ 0.95 $ 0.77 ============= ============= ============= ============= Net income per share giving effect to the exercise of outstanding stock options (C / B) $ 0.47 $ 0.38 $ 0.92 $ 0.75 ============= ============= ============= =============
Exhibit 11

 
                          AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
               COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
                             (Dollars in Millions)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended ------------------------------ ------------------------------ June 28, 1997 June 29, 1996 June 28, 1997 June 29, 1996 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Earnings: Income before taxes $ 76.3 $ 64.1 $ 150.4 $ 126.6 Add: Fixed charges* 13.2 13.9 26.3 27.4 Amortization of capitalized interest 1.3 1.2 1.4 1.3 Less: Capitalized interest (0.5) (0.8) (1.3) (1.6) ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- $ 90.3 $ 78.4 $ 176.8 $ 153.7 ============= ============= ============= ============= *Fixed charges: Interest expense $ 8.8 $ 9.4 $ 17.3 $ 18.3 Capitalized interest 0.5 0.8 1.3 1.6 Amortization of debt issuance costs 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 Interest portion of leases 3.8 3.6 7.5 7.2 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- $ 13.2 $ 13.9 $ 26.3 $ 27.4 ============= ============= ============= ============= Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 6.8 5.6 6.7 5.6 ============= ============= ============= =============
The ratios of earnings to fixed charges were computed by dividing earnings by fixed charges. For this purpose, "earnings" consist of income before taxes plus fixed charges (excluding capitalized interest), and "fixed charges" consist of interest expense, capitalized interest, amortization of debt issuance costs and the portion of rent expense (estimated to be 35%) on operating leases deemed representative of interest. Exhibit 12
 


 
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 6-MOS DEC-27-1997 DEC-29-1996 JUN-28-1997 9,500 0 496,800 0 254,600 872,000 1,751,800 808,200 2,092,100 644,800 444,100 0 0 124,100 701,500 2,092,100 1,673,700 1,673,700 1,137,000 1,137,000 369,000 0 17,300 150,400 52,600 97,800 0 0 0 97,800 .95 .92 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ARE SHOWN NET OF ANY ALLOWANCES.