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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
April 27, 2010
Date of Report
AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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of incorporation)
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File Number)
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Identification No.) |
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150 North Orange Grove Boulevard |
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Pasadena, California
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code (626) 304-2000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 2 Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Avery Dennison Corporations (the Company) news release dated April 27, 2010, regarding its
preliminary, unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2010, including its earnings
guidance for the 2010 fiscal year, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information is being
furnished (not filed) under this Form 8-K. Additionally, the Company will discuss its preliminary
financial results during a webcast and teleconference call today at 12:00 p.m (EDT). To access the
webcast and teleconference call, please go to the Companys web site at
http://www.investors.averydennison.com.
Avery Dennison Corporations presentation dated April 27, 2010, regarding its preliminary financial
review and analysis for the first quarter of 2010, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. This
information is being furnished (not filed) under this Form 8-K. Additionally, this information is
available on the Companys web site at http://www.investors.averydennison.com.
Section 5 Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors.
(b) On April 22, 2010, Kent Kresa and Richard M. Ferry retired from the Board of Directors
(the Board) because the Companys Bylaws provide that directors shall automatically be retired on the
date of the first annual meeting of stockholders following the 72nd birthday of the director.
(d) On April 22, 2010, the Board elected Bradley A. Alford to the Board as a Class III director.
In connection with Mr. Alfords election, the Board amended the Companys Bylaws to provide that
the Board shall have eleven (11) members. (See also Item 5.03 below.) Mr. Alford was appointed to
the Compensation and Executive Personnel Committee of the Board. A copy of the news release
announcing Mr. Alfords election to the Board is attached as Exhibit 99.3 hereto.
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.
(a) The final report of the inspector of elections for the Companys annual meeting of
stockholders, which was held on April 22, 2010, showed that the stockholders approved a proposal to
eliminate the supermajority voting requirements and the interested person stock repurchase
provision in the Companys Restated Certificate of Incorporation. (See also Item 5.07 below.)
Additional information concerning such amendments is contained in the Companys proxy statement for
such meeting, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2010. A copy of
the Certificate of Amendment to the Companys Restated Certificate of Incorporation is attached
hereto as Exhibit 3.1.1.
In connection with the amendments to the Companys Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Board
amended Section 1 of Article VIII of the Companys Bylaws to provide that the Bylaws may be amended
by the stockholders by a majority of votes cast. In addition, on April 22, 2010, the Board amended
Section 2 of Article III of the Companys Bylaws to decrease the size of the Board of Directors
from 12 to 11 members. A copy of the amended and restated Bylaws is attached hereto as Exhibit
3.2.1.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
(a)&(b) At the Companys annual meeting of stockholders on April 22, 2010, the stockholders
(i) elected the three nominated directors, (ii) ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers
as the Companys independent auditors for fiscal year 2010, (iii) approved the elimination of
the supermajority voting requirements and the interested person stock repurchase provision in the
Companys Restated Certificate of Incorporation, and (iv) approved the amended and restated Stock
Option and Incentive Plan.
The results of the voting for the three director nominees were as follows:
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Broker |
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Rolf Börjesson |
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91,280,865 |
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2,391,241 |
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173,540 |
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6,792,459 |
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Peter W. Mullin |
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84,766,014 |
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8,907,329 |
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172,303 |
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6,792,459 |
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Patrick T. Siewert |
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182,235 |
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The results of the voting on the additional proxy items were as follows:
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Ratification of appointment of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys
independent registered public accounting
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3,047,534 |
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Approval of
the elimination of the supermajority
voting requirements and the interested person
stock repurchase provision in the Restated Certificate of Incorporation |
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96,309,512 |
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Approval of Stock Option and Incentive Plan |
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74,018,532 |
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Section 9 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation |
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Amended and restated Bylaws |
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On April 27, 2010, Avery Dennison Corporation issued a news release announcing its
preliminary, unaudited financial results for the first quarter ending April 3, 2010. |
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On April 27, 2010, Avery Dennison Corporation provided a presentation regarding its
preliminary financial review and analysis for the first quarter ending April 3, 2010. |
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News release dated April 22, 2010 |
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain
statements contained in this report on Form 8-K and in Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 are
forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements and
financial or other business targets are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results
and trends may differ materially from historical or anticipated results depending on a variety of
factors, including but not limited to risks and uncertainties relating to investment in development
activities and new production facilities; fluctuations in cost and availability of raw materials;
ability of the Company to achieve and sustain targeted cost reductions; ability of the Company to
generate sustained productivity improvement; successful integration of acquisitions; successful
implementation of new manufacturing technologies and installation of manufacturing equipment; the
financial condition and inventory strategies of customers; customer and supplier concentrations;
changes in customer order patterns; loss of significant contract(s) or customer(s); timely
development and market acceptance of new products; fluctuations in demand affecting sales to
customers; collection of receivables from customers; impact of competitive products and pricing; selling prices; business mix shift;
volatility of capital and credit markets; impairment of capitalized assets, including goodwill and
other intangibles; credit risks; ability of the Company to obtain adequate financing arrangements
and to maintain access to capital; fluctuations in interest and tax rates; fluctuations
in pension, insurance and employee benefit costs; impact of legal proceedings; changes in tax laws
and regulations; changes in governmental regulations; changes in political conditions; fluctuations
in foreign currency exchange rates and other risks associated with foreign operations; worldwide
and local economic conditions; impact of epidemiological events on the economy and the Companys
customers and suppliers; acts of war, terrorism, and natural disasters; and other factors.
The Company believes that the most significant risk factors that could affect its financial
performance in the near-term include (1) the impact of economic conditions on underlying demand for
the Companys products and on the carrying value of its assets; (2) the impact of competitors
actions, including pricing, expansion in key markets, and product offerings; and (3) the degree to
which higher costs can be offset with productivity measures and/or passed on to customers through
selling price increases, without a significant loss of volume.
For a more detailed discussion of these and other factors, see Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and
Part II, Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition in the Companys Form 10-K, filed on March 1, 2010. The forward-looking statements
included in this Form 8-K are made only as of the date of this Form 8-K, and the Company undertakes
no obligation to update the forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or
circumstances.
The financial information presented in the news release and presentation, included as Exhibits to
this Current Report, represents preliminary, unaudited financial results.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION |
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Date: April 27, 2010 |
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By:
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/s/ Daniel R. OBryant |
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Name: Daniel R. O Bryant
Title: Executive Vice President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT LIST
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
3.1.1 |
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Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation |
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3.2.1 |
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Amended and restated Bylaws |
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99.1 |
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News release dated April 27, 2010 |
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Presentation dated April 27, 2010 |
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News release dated April 22, 2010 |
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Exhibit 3.1.1
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
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RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
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AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
Pursuant to Section 242
of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
Avery Dennison Corporation, a corporation duly organized and existing under the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the Corporation), does hereby certify that:
1. The Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation is hereby amended by amending
ARTICLE VI in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE VI
[repealed].
2. The Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation is hereby amended by amending
ARTICLE VII in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE VII
The number of directors shall be fixed from time to time by a bylaw or
amendment thereof duly adopted by the Board of Directors or by the stockholders.
3. The Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation is hereby amended by amending
ARTICLE XIV in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE XIV
[repealed].
4. The Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation is hereby amended by amending
ARTICLE XV in its entirety to read as follows:
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ARTICLE XV
[repealed].
5. The Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation is hereby amended by amending
ARTICLE XVI in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE XVI
The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal any
provision contained in this Certificate of Incorporation, in the manner now or
hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred on stockholders herein
are granted subject to this reservation.
6. The Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation is hereby amended by amending
ARTICLE XVIII in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE XVIII
[repealed].
7. The foregoing amendments were duly adopted in accordance with the provisions of Sections
242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
[Signature Page Follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Avery Dennison Corporation has caused this Certificate of Amendment to be
executed by its duly authorized officer on this
22nd day of April, 2010.
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AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION |
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By:
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/s/ Susan C. Miller |
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Name:
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Susan C. Miller |
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Title:
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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Exhibit 3.2.1
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS
OF
AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
(a Delaware Corporation)
Avery Dennison Corporation (hereinafter called the corporation), pursuant to the provisions
of Section 109 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the General Corporation
Law) adopts these Amended and Restated Bylaws (hereinafter, the Bylaws), which restate, amend
and supersede the bylaws of the corporation, as previously amended, in their entirety as described
below:
ARTICLE I
OFFICES
Section 1. Registered Office.
The registered office of Avery Dennison Corporation in the State of Delaware shall be at 1209
Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, and the name of the registered
agent at that address shall be The Corporation Trust Company.
Section 2. Principal Office.
The principal executive office for the transaction of the business of the corporation is
hereby fixed and located in Los Angeles County, California. The board of directors is hereby
granted full power and authority to change said principal executive office from one location to
another within or without the State of California.
Section 3. Other Offices.
The corporation may also have offices at such other places within or without the State of
Delaware as the board of directors may from time to time determine, or the business of the
corporation may require.
ARTICLE II
STOCKHOLDERS
Section 1. Place of Meetings.
Meetings of stockholders shall be held at any place, if any, within or outside the State of
Delaware designated by the board of directors. In the absence of any such designation,
stockholders meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation.
Section 2. Annual Meetings of Stockholders.
The annual meeting of stockholders shall be held on the last Thursday in April of each year at
1:30 p.m. of said day, or on such other day, which shall not be a legal holiday, and at such other
time as shall be determined by the board of directors. Any previously scheduled annual meeting of
stockholders may be postponed by resolution of the board of directors upon public notice given
prior to the date previously scheduled for such annual meeting of stockholders.
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Section 3. Special Meetings.
A special meeting of the stockholders may be called at any time by the board of directors, or
by a majority of the directors or by a committee authorized by the board to do so. Any previously
scheduled special meeting of the stockholders may be postponed by resolution of the board of
directors upon public notice given prior to the date previously scheduled for such special meeting
of the stockholders. Business transacted at any special meeting of the stockholders shall be
limited to the purpose stated in the notice of meeting.
Section 4. Notice of Stockholders Meetings.
All notices of meetings of stockholders shall be sent or otherwise given in accordance with
Section 5 of this Article II not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date
of the meeting being noticed, unless otherwise required by law. The notice shall specify the
place, if any, date and hour of the meeting and (i) in case of a special meeting, the purpose or
purposes for which the meeting is called, or (ii) in the case of the annual meeting, those matters
which the board of directors, at the time of giving the notice, intends to present for action by
the stockholders. The notice of any meeting at which directors are to be elected shall include the
name of any nominee or nominees who, at the time of the notice, management intends to present for
election.
Section 5. Manner of Giving Notice; Affidavit of Notice.
Notice of any meeting of stockholders shall be given either personally or by mail or
telegraphic or other written communication or by electronic transmission, charges prepaid,
addressed to the stockholder at the address of such stockholder appearing on the books of the
corporation or given by the stockholder to the corporation for the purpose of notice. Whenever
notice is required to be given to any stockholder to whom (1) notice of 2 consecutive annual
meetings, and all notices of meetings or of the taking of action by written consent without a
meeting to such person during the period between such 2 consecutive annual meetings, or (2) all,
and at least 2, payments (if sent by first-class mail) of dividends or interests or securities
during a 12 month period, have been mailed addressed to such person at such persons address as
shown on the records of the corporation and have been returned undeliverable, the giving of such
notice shall not be required. If any such person shall deliver to the corporation a written notice
setting forth such persons then current address, the requirement that notice be given to such
person shall be reinstated. If mailed, notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time when
deposited in the United States mail, or if delivered personally or sent by means of electronic
transmission, notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time provided in accordance with
applicable law.
An affidavit of the mailing or other means of giving any notice of any stockholders meeting
shall be executed by the secretary, assistant secretary or any transfer agent of the corporation
giving such notice, and shall be filed and maintained in the minute book of the corporation.
Section 6. Quorum.
The presence in person or by proxy of the holders of a majority of the voting power of the
outstanding shares entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders shall constitute a quorum for
the transaction of business. The stockholders present at a duly called or held meeting at which a
quorum is present may continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of
enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum.
Section 7. Adjourned Meeting and Notice Thereof.
Any stockholders meeting, annual or special, whether or not a quorum is present, may be
adjourned from time to time by the Chairman of the meeting, but in the absence of a quorum, no
other business may be transacted at such meeting, except as provided in Section 6 of this Article
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When any meeting of stockholders, either annual or special, is adjourned to another time or
place, notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time and place, if any, thereof
(and, in the event that the adjourned meeting is to be conducted by means of remote communications,
the means of remote communication by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be
present in person and to vote at the meeting) are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment
is taken, unless a new record date for the adjourned meeting is fixed, or unless the adjournment is
for more than thirty (30) days. Notice of any such adjourned meeting, if required, shall be given
to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the adjourned meeting in accordance with the
provisions of Sections 4 and 5 of this Article II. At any adjourned meeting the corporation may
transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting.
Section 8. Voting.
The stockholders entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders shall be determined in
accordance with the provisions of Section 11 of this Article II. Such vote may be by voice vote or
by ballot, at the discretion of the Chairman of the meeting. If a quorum is present, the
affirmative vote of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at the meeting and
entitled to vote on any matter shall be the act of the stockholders, unless otherwise provided by
the General Corporation Law, the certificate of incorporation (including the certificate of
designations of preferences as to any preferred stock), these Bylaws, or the rules and regulations
of any stock exchange applicable to the corporation, or applicable law or pursuant to any rule or
regulation applicable to the corporation or its securities.
At a stockholders meeting involving the election of directors, no stockholder shall be
entitled to cumulate (i.e., cast for any one or more candidates a number of votes greater than the
number of the stockholders shares). The required vote for the election of directors shall be as
set forth in Section 15 of this Article II.
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Section 9. Waiver of Notice or Consent by Absent Stockholders.
The actions of stockholders taken at any meeting thereof, either annual or special, however
called and noticed, and wherever held, shall be as valid as though taken at a meeting duly held
after regular call and notice, if a quorum be present either in person or by proxy, and if, either
before or after the meeting, each person entitled to vote, not present in person or by proxy, gives
a waiver of notice or a consent to the holding of the meeting, or an approval of the minutes
thereof. The waiver of notice or consent need not specify either the business to be transacted or
the purpose of any annual or special meeting of stockholders. All such waivers, consents or
approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made part of the minutes of the meeting.
Attendance of a person at a meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting,
except when the person objects, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business
because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and except that attendance at a meeting is
not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters not included in the notice of
the meeting if such objection is expressly made at the meeting.
Section 10. No Stockholder Action by Written Consent Without a Meeting.
Stockholders may take action only at a regular or special meeting of stockholders.
Section 11. Record Date for Stockholder Notice and Voting.
For purposes of determining the holders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote, the
board of directors may fix, in advance, a record date, which shall not be more than sixty (60) days
nor less than ten (10) days prior to the date of any such meeting, and in such case only
stockholders of record on the date so fixed are entitled to notice and to vote, notwithstanding any
transfer of any shares on the books of the corporation after the record date fixed as aforesaid,
except as otherwise provided in the General Corporation Law.
If the board of directors does not so fix a record date, the record date for determining
stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of
business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the
close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held.
Section 12. Proxies.
Every person entitled to vote for directors or on any other matter shall have the right to do
so either in person or by one or more agents authorized by proxy. Without limiting the manner in
which a proxy may be granted, a stockholder may grant a proxy in the following manners: (i) by
executing a writing authorizing another person or persons to act for such stockholder as proxy or
(ii) by transmitting or authorizing the transmission of a telegram, cablegram, or other means of
electronic transmission to a person who will be the holder of the proxy or to a proxy solicitation
firm, proxy support service organization or like agent duly authorized by the person who will be
the holder of the proxy to receive such transmission, provided however that any such telegram,
cablegram or other means of electronic transmission must either set forth or be submitted with
information from which it can be determined that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic
transmission was authorized by the stockholder. A written proxy shall be deemed signed if the
stockholders name is placed on the proxy (whether by manual signature, typewriting, telegraphic
transmission or electronic transmission or otherwise) by the stockholder or the stockholders
attorney in fact. A proxy which does not state that it is irrevocable shall continue in full force
and effect unless (i) revoked by the person executing it, prior to the vote pursuant thereto, by a
writing or electronic transmission delivered to the corporation stating that the proxy is revoked
or by a subsequent proxy executed by, or attendance at the meeting and voting in person by, the
person executing the proxy, or (ii) notice of the death or incapacity of the maker of such proxy is
received by the corporation before the vote pursuant thereto is
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counted; provided, however, that no such proxy shall be valid after the expiration of three
years from the date of such proxy, unless otherwise provided in the proxy.
Section 13. Inspectors of Election; Opening and Closing the Polls.
The board of directors by resolution shall appoint one or more inspectors, which inspector or
inspectors may include individuals who serve the corporation in other capacities, including,
without limitation, as officers, employees, agents or representatives, to act at the meetings of
stockholders and make a written report thereof. One or more persons may be designated as alternate
inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. If no inspector or alternate has been
appointed to act or is able to act at a meeting of stockholders, the chairman of the meeting shall
appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting. Each inspector, before discharging his or
her duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspector with strict
impartiality and according to the best of his or her ability. The inspectors shall have the duties
prescribed by law.
The chairman of the meeting shall fix and announce at the meeting the date and time of the
opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the stockholders will vote at a
meeting.
Section 14. Nomination and Stockholder Business.
(A) Annual Meetings of Stockholders. (1) Nominations of persons for election to the board of
directors of the corporation and the proposal of business to be considered by the stockholders may
be made at an annual meeting of stockholders only (a) pursuant to the corporations notice of
meeting (or any supplement thereto), (b) by or at the direction of the board of directors or any
committee thereof or (c) by the proper request of any stockholder of the corporation who was a
stockholder of record of the corporation at the time the notice provided for in this Bylaw is
delivered to the secretary of the corporation and at the time of the annual meeting, who is
entitled to vote at the meeting and who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this
Bylaw. The immediately preceding sentence shall be the exclusive means for a stockholder to make
nominations or other business proposals (other than matters properly brought under Rule 14a-8 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act) and included in the
corporations notice of meeting) before an annual meeting of stockholders.
(2) Without qualification or limitation, for any nominations or other business to be properly
brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder pursuant to clause (c) of paragraph (A)(1) of
this Bylaw, the stockholder must have given timely notice thereof and timely updates and
supplements thereof in writing to the secretary of the corporation and any such proposed business
other than the nominations of persons for election to the board of directors must constitute a
proper matter for stockholder action. To be timely, a stockholders notice shall be delivered to
the secretary at the principal executive offices of the corporation not later than the close of
business on the 90th day, nor earlier than the close of business on the 120th day, prior to the
first anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that
the date of the annual meeting is more than 30 days before or more than 60 days after such
anniversary date, notice by the stockholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of
business on the 120th day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on
the later of the 90 th day prior to such annual meeting or, if the first public
announcement of the date of such annual meeting is less than 100 days prior to such annual meeting,
the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first
made by the corporation). In no event shall any adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting,
or the public announcement thereof, commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the
giving of a stockholders notice as described above.
(3) Notwithstanding anything in the immediately preceding paragraph to the contrary, in the
event that the number of directors to be elected to the board of directors of the corporation is
increased, effective at the annual meeting, and there is no public announcement by the corporation
naming the nominees for the additional directorships or specifying the size of the increased board
of directors at least 100 days prior to
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the first anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting, a stockholders notice required
by this Bylaw shall also be considered timely, but only with respect to nominees for the additional
directorships created by such increase, if it shall be delivered to the secretary at the principal
executive offices of the corporation not later than the close of business on the 10th day following
the day on which such public announcement is first made by the corporation.
In addition, to be timely, a stockholders notice shall further be updated and supplemented,
if necessary, so that the information provided or required to be provided in such notice shall be
true and correct as of the record date for the meeting and as of the date that is ten (10) business
days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, and such update and
supplement shall be delivered to the secretary at the principal executive offices of the
corporation not later than five (5) business days after the record date for the meeting in the case
of the update and supplement required to be made as of the record date, and not later than eight
(8) business days prior to the date for the meeting, any adjournment or postponement thereof in the
case of the update and supplement required to be made as of ten (10) business days prior to the
meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
(B) Special Meetings of Stockholders. Only such business shall be conducted at a special
meeting of stockholders as shall have been brought before the meeting pursuant to the corporations
notice of meeting. Nominations of persons for election to the board of directors may be made at a
special meeting of stockholders at which directors are to be elected pursuant to the corporations
notice of meeting (1) by or at the direction of the board of directors or (2) provided that the
board of directors has determined that directors shall be elected at such meeting, by any
stockholder of the corporation who is a stockholder of record both at the time the notice provided
for in this Bylaw is delivered to the secretary of the corporation and at the time of the meeting,
who is entitled to vote at the meeting and upon such election and who complies with the notice
procedures set forth in this Bylaw. In the event the corporation calls a special meeting of
stockholders for the purpose of electing one or more directors to the board of directors, any such
stockholder entitled to vote in such election of directors may nominate a person or persons (as the
case may be) for election to such position(s) as specified in the corporations notice of meeting,
if the stockholders notice with respect to any nomination (including the completed and signed
questionnaire, representation and agreement required by Section 16 of this Article II of these
Bylaws) shall be delivered to the secretary at the principal executive offices of the corporation
not earlier than the close of business on the 120th day prior to such special meeting and not later
than the close of business on the later of the 90th day prior to such special meeting or, if the
first public announcement of the date of such annual meeting is less than 100 days prior to such
annual meeting, the 10th day following the day on which public announcement is first made of the
date of the special meeting and of the nominees proposed by the board of directors to be elected at
such meeting. In no event shall any adjournment or postponement of a special meeting, or the public
announcement thereof, commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a
stockholders notice as described above.
(C) Disclosure Requirements. (1) To be proper in form, a stockholders notice (whether given
pursuant to paragraph (A) or paragraph (B) of this Bylaw) to the secretary must include the
following, as applicable.
(a) As to each person, if any, whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or
reelection as a director, in addition to the matters set forth in paragraph (c) below: (i) all
information relating to such person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or
other filings required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies for election of
directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in
accordance with Section 14 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated
thereunder, (ii) such persons written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee
and to serving as a director if elected and (iii) a description of all direct and indirect
compensation and other material monetary agreements, arrangements and understandings during the
past three years, and any other material relationships, between or among such stockholder and
beneficial owner
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on whose behalf the nomination is being made, if any, and their respective affiliates and
associates, or others acting in concert therewith, on the one hand, and each proposed nominee, and
his or her respective affiliates and associates, or others acting in concert therewith, on the
other hand, including, without limitation all information that would be required to be disclosed
pursuant to Rule 404 promulgated under Regulation S-K if the stockholder making the nomination and
any beneficial owner on whose behalf the nomination is made, if any, or any affiliate or associate
thereof or person acting in concert therewith, were the registrant for purposes of such rule and
the nominee were a director or executive officer of such registrant;
(b) As to any other business that the stockholder proposes to bring before the meeting other
than a nomination of a director or directors, in addition to the matters set forth in paragraph (c)
below: (i) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the meeting, (ii) the
text of the proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration
and in the event that such business includes a proposal to amend the Bylaws of the corporation, the
language of the proposed amendment), (iii) the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting,
and (iv) any material interest in such business of such stockholder and the beneficial owner, if
any, on whose behalf the proposal is made and a description of all agreements, arrangements and
understandings between such stockholder and beneficial owner, if any, and any other person or
persons (including their names) in connection with the proposal of such business by such
stockholder;
(c) As to the stockholder giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf
the nomination or proposal is made: (i) the name and address of such stockholder, as they appear
on the corporations books, and the name and address of such beneficial owner, if any, and of their
respective affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith, (ii) (A) the class or
series and number of shares of the corporation which are, directly or indirectly, owned
beneficially and of record by such stockholder, such beneficial owner and their respective
affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith, (B) any option, warrant,
convertible security, stock appreciation right, or similar right with an exercise or conversion
privilege or a settlement payment or mechanism at a price related to any class or series of shares
of the corporation or with a value derived in whole or in part from the value of any class or
series of shares of the corporation, any derivative or synthetic arrangement having the
characteristics of a long position in any class or series of shares of the corporation, or any
contract, derivative, swap or other transaction or series of transactions designed to produce
economic benefits and risks that correspond substantially to the ownership of any class or series
of shares of the corporation, including due to the fact that the value of such contract,
derivative, swap or other transaction or series of transactions is determined by reference to the
price, value or volatility of any class or series of shares of the corporation, whether or not such
instrument, contract or right shall be subject to settlement in the underlying class or series of
shares of the corporation, through the delivery of cash or other property, or otherwise, and
without regard of whether the stockholder of record, the beneficial owner, if any, or any
affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith, may have entered into transactions
that hedge or mitigate the economic effect of such instrument, contract or right (a Derivative
Instrument) directly or indirectly owned beneficially by such stockholder, the beneficial owner,
if any, or any affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith and any other direct
or indirect opportunity to profit or share in any profit derived from any increase or decrease in
the value of shares of the corporation, (C) any proxy, contract, arrangement, understanding, or
relationship pursuant to which such stockholder has a right to vote any class or series of shares
of the corporation, (D) any agreement, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise,
including any repurchase or similar so-called stock borrowing agreement or arrangement, engaged
in, directly or indirectly, by such stockholder, the purpose or effect of which is to mitigate loss
to, reduce the economic risk (of ownership or otherwise) of any class or series of the shares of
the corporation by, manage the risk of share price changes for, or increase or decrease the voting
power of, such stockholder with respect to any class or series of the shares of the corporation, or
which provides, directly or indirectly, the opportunity to profit or share in any profit derived
from any decrease in the price or value of any class or series of the shares of the corporation
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(Short Interests), (E) any rights to dividends on the shares of the corporation owned
beneficially by such stockholder that are separated or separable from the underlying shares of the
corporation, (F) any proportionate interest in shares of the corporation or Derivative Instruments
held, directly or indirectly, by a general or limited partnership in which such stockholder is a
general partner or, directly or indirectly, beneficially owns an interest in a general partner of
such general or limited partnership, (G) any performance-related fees (other than an asset-based
fee) that such stockholder is entitled to based on any increase or decrease in the value of shares
of the corporation or Derivative Instruments, if any, as of the date of such notice and any updates
and supplements thereof, including without limitation any such interests held by members of such
stockholders immediate family sharing the same household, (H) any significant equity interests or
any Derivative Instruments or Short Interests in any principal competitor of the corporation held
by such stockholder, and (I) any direct or indirect interest of such stockholder in any contract
with the corporation, any affiliate of the corporation or any principal competitor of the
corporation (including, in any such case, any employment agreement, collective bargaining agreement
or consulting agreement), and (iii) a representation that the stockholder is a holder of record of
stock of the corporation entitled to vote at such meeting and intends to appear in person or by
proxy at the meeting to propose such business or nomination, (iv) a representation whether the
stockholder or the beneficial owner, if any, intends or is part of a group which intends (x) to
deliver a proxy statement and/or form of proxy to holders of at least the percentage of the
corporations outstanding capital stock required to approve or adopt the proposal or elect the
nominee and/or (y) otherwise to solicit proxies from stockholders in support of such proposal or
nomination and (v) any other information relating to such stockholder and beneficial owner, if any,
that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filings required to be made in
connection with solicitations of proxies for, as applicable, the proposal and/or for the election
of directors in a contested election pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act and the rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder; and
(d) With respect to each person, if any, whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for
election or reelection to the board of directors, a stockholders notice must, in addition to the
matters set forth in paragraphs (a) and (c) above, also include the completed and signed
questionnaire, representation and agreement required by Section 16 of this Article II of these
Bylaws. The corporation may require any proposed nominee to furnish such other information as it
may reasonably require to determine the eligibility of such proposed nominee to serve as an
independent director of the corporation or that could be material to a reasonable stockholders
understanding of the independence, or lack thereof, of such nominee.
(2) For purposes of this Bylaw, public announcement shall mean disclosure in a press release
reported by a national news service or in a document publicly filed by the corporation with the
Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(3) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Bylaw, a stockholder shall also comply
with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder with
respect to the matters set forth in this Bylaw; provided, however, that any references in this
Bylaw to the Exchange Act or the rules promulgated thereunder are not intended to and shall not
limit the requirements applicable to nominations or proposals as to any other business to be
considered pursuant to paragraph (A) or paragraph (B) of this Bylaw (other than, as provided
in the last sentence of (A)(1), matters brought properly under and in compliance with Rule 14a-8 of
the Exchange Act, as may be amended from time to time). Nothing in this Bylaw shall be deemed
to affect any rights (a) of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals or nominations in the
corporations proxy statement pursuant to applicable rules and regulations promulgated under the
Exchange Act or (b) of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock to elect directors, if and to
the extent provided for under law, pursuant to any applicable provisions of the certificate of
incorporation or these Bylaws.
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(D) General. (1) Only such persons who have been properly nominated in accordance with the
procedures set forth in this Bylaw shall be eligible to be elected at an annual or special meeting
of stockholders of the corporation to serve as directors and only such business shall be conducted
at a meeting of stockholders as shall have been brought before the meeting in accordance with the
procedures set forth in this Bylaw. Except as otherwise provided by law, the certificate of
incorporation or these Bylaws, the chairman of the meeting shall have the power and duty (a) to
determine whether a nomination or any business proposed to be brought before the meeting was made
or proposed, as the case may be, in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Bylaw
(including whether the stockholder or beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or
proposal is made solicited (or is part of a group which solicited) or did not so solicit, as the
case may be, proxies in support of such stockholders nominee or proposal in compliance with such
stockholders representation as required by clause (C)(1)(c)(iv) of this Bylaw) and (b) if any
proposed nomination or business was not made or proposed in compliance with this Bylaw, to declare
that such proposed nomination or business shall be disregarded and no action shall be taken on such
proposed nomination or business. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Bylaw, unless
otherwise required by law, if the stockholder (or a qualified representative of the stockholder)
does not appear at the annual or special meeting of stockholders of the corporation to present a
nomination or proposed business, such nomination shall be disregarded and such proposed business
shall not be transacted, notwithstanding that proxies in respect of such vote may have been
received by the corporation. For purposes of this Bylaw, to be considered a qualified
representative of the stockholder, a person must be a duly authorized officer, manager or partner
of such stockholder or must be authorized by a writing executed by such stockholder or an
electronic transmission delivered by such stockholder to act for such stockholder as proxy at the
meeting of stockholders and such person must produce such writing or electronic transmission, or a
reliable reproduction of the writing or electronic transmission, at the meeting of stockholders.
Section 15. Required Vote for Directors.
(A) Majority Vote. Except as otherwise required by law or by the certificate of incorporation,
each director shall be elected by the vote of the majority of the votes cast with respect to the
director at any meeting for the election of directors at which a quorum is present; provided,
however, that if the number of nominees exceeds the number of directors to be elected, the
directors shall be elected by the vote of a plurality of the votes of shares represented in person
or by proxy at any such meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors. For purposes of
this Bylaw, a majority of the votes cast shall mean that the number of shares voted for a
directors election exceeds the number of votes cast against that directors election (with
abstentions and broker nonvotes not counted as votes cast either for or against that
directors election).
(B) If a nominee who is an incumbent director is not elected and no successor has been elected
at such meeting, the director shall promptly tender his or her resignation to the board of
directors in accordance with the agreement contemplated by Section 16 of this Article II of these
Bylaws. The Governance and Social Responsibility Committee shall make a recommendation to the board
of directors on whether to accept or reject the tendered resignation, or whether other action
should be taken. The board of directors shall act on the tendered resignation, taking into account
the Committees recommendation and publicly disclose (in a press release, a filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission or other broadly disseminated means of communication) its
decision regarding the tendered resignation and the rationale behind the decision within 90 days
from the date of the certification of the election results.
The Governance and Social Responsibility Committee in making its recommendation, and the board
of directors in making its decision, may each consider any factors or other information that it
considers appropriate and relevant. The director who tenders his or her resignation shall not
participate in the recommendation of the Governance and Social Responsibility Committee or the
decision of the board of directors with respect to his or her resignation. If such incumbent
directors resignation is not accepted by
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the board of directors, such director shall continue to serve until the end of his or her term
and until his or her successor is duly elected, or his or her earlier resignation or removal. If a
directors resignation is accepted by the board of directors pursuant to this Bylaw, or if a
nominee for director is not elected and the nominee is not an incumbent director, then the board of
directors, in its sole discretion, may fill any resulting vacancy pursuant to the provisions of
Section 4 of Article III of these Bylaws or may decrease the size of the board of directors
pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 of Article III of these Bylaws.
Section 16. Submission of Questionnaire, Representation and Agreement.
To be eligible to be a nominee for election or reelection as a director of the corporation, a
person must deliver (in accordance with the time periods prescribed for delivery of notice under
Section 14 of this Article II) to the secretary at the principal executive offices of the
corporation a written questionnaire with respect to the background and qualification of such person
and the background of any other person or entity on whose behalf the nomination is being made
(which questionnaire shall be provided by the secretary upon written request) and a written
representation and agreement (in the form provided by the secretary upon written request) that such
person (A) will abide by the requirements of Section 15 of this Article II, (B) is not and will not
become a party to (1) any agreement, arrangement or understanding with, and has not given any
commitment or assurance to, any person or entity as to how such person, if elected as a director of
the corporation, will act or vote on any issue or question (a Voting Commitment) that has not
been disclosed to the corporation or (2) any Voting Commitment that could limit or interfere with
such persons ability to comply, if elected as a director of the corporation, with such persons
fiduciary duties under applicable law, (C) is not and will not become a party to any agreement,
arrangement or understanding with any person or entity other than the corporation with respect to
any direct or indirect compensation, reimbursement or indemnification in connection with service or
action as a director that has not been disclosed therein, (D) agrees to comply with the
corporations outside directors stock ownership policies, if any, and (E) in such persons
individual capacity and on behalf of any person or entity on whose behalf the nomination is being
made, would be in compliance, if elected as a director of the corporation, and will comply with all
applicable publicly disclosed corporate governance, conflict of interest, confidentiality and stock
ownership and trading policies and guidelines of the corporation.
ARTICLE III
DIRECTORS
Section 1. Powers.
Subject to the provisions of the General Corporation Law and any limitations in the
certificate of incorporation and these Bylaws relating to action required to be approved by the
stockholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be
managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the board of
directors.
Without prejudice to such general powers, but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby
expressly declared that the directors shall have the power and authority to:
(a) Select and remove all officers, agents and employees of the corporation, prescribe such
powers and duties for them as may not be inconsistent with law, the certificate of incorporation or
these Bylaws, fix their compensation, and require from them security for faithful service.
(b) Change the principal executive office or the principal business office in the State of
California from one location to another; cause the corporation to be qualified to do business in
any other state, territory, dependency, or foreign country and conduct business within or outside
the State of
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California; designate any place within or without the State of California for the holding of
any stockholders meeting or meetings, including annual meetings; adopt, make and use a corporate
seal, and prescribe the forms of certificates of stock, and alter the form of such seal and of such
certificates from time to time as in their judgment they may deem best, provided that such forms
shall at all times comply with the provisions of law.
(c) Authorize the issuance of shares of stock of the corporation from time to time, upon such
terms as may be lawful, in consideration of money paid, labor done or services actually rendered,
debts or securities canceled or tangible or intangible property actually received.
(d) Borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purpose of the corporation, and cause to be
executed and delivered therefor, in the corporate name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds
of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations, or other evidences of debt and securities therefor.
Section 2. Number and Qualification of Directors.
The number of directors of the corporation shall be eleven (11) until changed by a Bylaw
amending this Section 2 of this Article III, duly adopted by the board of directors or by the
stockholders.
Section 3. Election and Term of Office of Directors.
Subject to Section 15 below, one class of the directors shall be elected at each annual
meeting of the stockholders, but if any such annual meeting is not held or the directors are not
elected thereat, the directors may be elected at any special meeting of stockholders held for that
purpose. All directors shall hold office until their respective successors are duly elected and
qualified. Irrespective of the provisions of Section 15 of this Article III and of the preceding
sentence, a director shall automatically be retired on the date of the expiration of the first
annual meeting following his 72nd birthday.
Section 4. Vacancies and Newly Created Directorships.
Vacancies and newly created directorships on the board of directors may be filled by a
majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director.
Each director elected to fill a vacancy shall hold office for the remainder of the term of the
person whom he or she succeeds until a successor has been elected and qualified.
A vacancy or vacancies in the board of directors shall be deemed to exist in the case of the
death, retirement, resignation, disqualification or removal of any director, or if the authorized
number of directors be increased.
Any director may resign or voluntarily retire upon giving written notice to the chairman of
the board, the president, the secretary or the board of directors. Such retirement or resignation
shall be effective upon the giving of the notice, unless the notice specifies a later time for its
effectiveness. If such retirement or resignation is effective at a future time, the board of
directors may elect a successor to take office when the retirement or resignation becomes
effective.
No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any
director prior to the expiration of his term of office. No director may be removed during his term
except for cause.
Section 5. Place of Meetings and Telephonic Meetings.
Regular meetings of the board of directors may be held at any place within or without the
State of Delaware that has been designated from time to time by resolution of the board. In the
absence of such designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of
the corporation. Special meetings of the board shall be held at any place within or without the
State of Delaware that has been designated in the notice of the meeting or, if not stated in the
notice or there is no notice, at the principal executive office of the corporation. Any meeting,
regular or special, may be held by conference telephone
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or other communication equipment, so long as all directors participating in such meeting can
hear one another, and all such directors shall be deemed to be present in person at such meeting.
Section 6. Annual Meetings.
Immediately following each annual meeting of stockholders, the board of directors shall hold a
regular meeting for the purpose of organization, any desired election of officers and transaction
of other business. Notice of this meeting shall not be required.
Section 7. Other Regular Meetings.
Other regular meetings of the board of directors shall be held at such time as shall from time
to time be determined by the board of directors. Such regular meetings may be held without notice
provided that notice of any change in the determination of time of such meeting shall be sent to
all of the directors. Notice of a change in the determination of the time shall be given to each
director in the same manner as for special meetings of the board of directors.
Section 8. Special Meetings.
Special meetings of the board of directors for any purpose or purposes may be called at any
time by the chairman of the board or the president or any vice president or the secretary or any
two directors.
Notice of the time and place of special meetings shall be delivered personally or by telephone
or by electronic transmission to each director or sent by first-class mail or telegram, charges
prepaid, addressed to each director at his or her address as it is shown upon the records of the
corporation. In case such notice is mailed, it shall be deposited in the United States mail at
least four (4) days prior to the time of the holding of the meeting. In case such notice is
delivered personally, or by telephone, telegram or other form of electronic transmission, it shall
be delivered personally, or by telephone, or transmitted by other electronic transmission at least
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time of the holding of the meeting. Any oral notice given
personally or by telephone may be communicated to either the director or to a person at the office
of the director who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it
to the director. The notice need not specify the purpose of the meeting nor the place if the
meeting is to be held at the principal executive office of the corporation.
Section 9. Quorum.
A majority of the authorized number of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business, except to adjourn as hereinafter provided. Every act or decision done or made by a
majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be
regarded as the act of the board of directors. A meeting at which a quorum is initially present
may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken
is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting.
Section 10. Waiver of Notice.
The actions of the board of directors at any meeting thereof, however called and noticed or
wherever held, shall be as valid as though taken at a meeting duly held after regular call and
notice if a quorum be present and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the directors not
present gives a waiver of notice, a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes
thereof. The waiver of notice or consent need not specify the purpose of the meeting. All such
waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the
minutes of the meeting. Notice of a meeting shall also be deemed given to any director who attends
the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such
director.
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Section 11. Adjournment.
A majority of the directors present, whether or not constituting a quorum, may adjourn any
meeting to another time and place.
Section 12. Notice of Adjournment.
Notice of the time and place of an adjourned meeting need not be given if the time and place
thereof are announced at the adjourned meeting, unless the meeting is adjourned for more than
twenty-four (24) hours, in which case notice of such time and place shall be given prior to the
time of the adjourned meeting, in the manner specified in Section 8 of this Article III, to the
directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment.
Section 13. Action Without Meeting.
Any action required or permitted to be taken by the board of directors may be taken without a
meeting, if all members of the board shall consent to such action in compliance with applicable
law.
Section 14. Fees and Compensation of Directors.
Directors and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services
and such reimbursement of expenses, as may be fixed or determined by resolution of the board of
directors. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any director from serving the
corporation in any other capacity as an officer, agent, employee, or otherwise, and receiving
compensation for such services.
Section 15. Classification of Directors.
The board of directors shall be and is divided into three classes, Class I, Class II and Class
III. The number of directors in each class shall be the whole number contained in the quotient
arrived at by dividing the authorized number of directors by three, and if a fraction is also
contained in such quotient then if such fraction is one-third (1/3) the extra director shall be a
member of Class III and if the fraction is two-thirds (2/3) one of the extra directors shall be a
member of Class III and the other shall be a member of Class II. Each director shall serve for a
term ending on the date of the third annual meeting following the annual meeting at which such
director was elected.
In the event of any increase or decrease in the authorized number of directors, (a) each
director then serving as such shall nevertheless continue as a director of the class of which he is
a member until the expiration of his current term, or his prior death, resignation or removal, and
(b) the newly created or eliminated directorships resulting from such increase or decrease shall be
apportioned by the board of directors to such class or classes as shall, so far as possible, bring
the number of directors in the respective classes into conformity with the formula in this Section
15, as applied to the new authorized number of directors.
Section 16. Chairman of the Board.
The board of directors may, by resolution, select a member of the board of directors to act as
chairman of the board. The chairman of the board shall preside over the meetings of the board of
directors and shall have such other duties as may be delegated to the chairman by the board of
directors. The chairman of the board shall not be an officer of the corporation, unless otherwise
provided by resolution of the board of directors.
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ARTICLE IV
COMMITTEES
Section 1. Committees of Directors.
The board of directors may, by resolution adopted by the board of directors, designate one or
more committees, including an executive committee, each consisting of two or more directors, to
serve at the pleasure of the board. The board may designate one or more directors as alternate
members of any committee, who may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. Any
such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the board, shall have all the authority
of the board, except with respect to:
(a) approving or adopting, or recommending to the stockholders, any action or matter expressly
required by the General Corporation Law to be submitted to the stockholders for approval; or
(b) adopting, amending or repealing any Bylaw of the corporation.
Section 2. Meetings and Action of Committees.
Meetings and action of committees shall be governed by, and held and taken in accordance with,
the provisions of Article III of these Bylaws, Sections 5 (place of meetings), 7 (regular
meetings), 8 (special meetings and notice), 9 (quorum), 10 (waiver of notice), 11 (adjournment), 12
(notice of adjournment) and 13 (action without meetings), with such changes in the context of those
Bylaws as are necessary to substitute the committee and its members for the board of directors and
its members, except that the time of regular meetings of committees may be determined by resolution
of the board of directors as well as the committee, special meetings of committees may also be
called by resolution of the board of directors, and notice of special meetings of committees shall
also be given to all alternate members, who shall have the right to attend all meetings of the
committee. The board of directors may adopt rules for the government of any committee not
inconsistent with the provisions of these Bylaws.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers.
The officers of the corporation shall be the chief executive officer, the president, a vice
president, a secretary and a treasurer. The corporation may also have, at the discretion of the
chief executive officer or the board of directors, one or more additional vice presidents, one or
more assistant secretaries, one or more assistant treasurers, and such other officers as may be
appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article V. Any number of offices
may be held by the same person.
Section 2. Election of Officers.
The officers of the corporation, except such officers as may be appointed in accordance with
the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article V, shall be chosen annually by the board
of directors, and each shall hold his office until he shall resign or be removed or otherwise
disqualified to serve or his successor shall be elected and qualified.
Section 3. Subordinate Officers, etc.
The chief executive officer or the board of directors may appoint such other officers as the
business of the corporation may require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such
authority and
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perform such duties as are provided in the Bylaws or as the chief executive officer or the
board of directors may from time to time determine.
Section 4. Removal and Resignation of Officers.
Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the board of directors, at any
regular or special meeting thereof, or, except in case of an officer chosen by the board of
directors, by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the board of
directors.
Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation. Any such
resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time
specified therein; and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation
shall not be necessary to make it effective.
Section 5. Vacancies in Office.
A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or any other
cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in these Bylaws for regular appointments to such
office.
Section 6. Chief Executive Officer.
The chief executive officer shall, subject to the control of the board of directors, have
general supervision, direction and control of the business and affairs of the corporation. If so
determined by resolution of the board of directors, the chairman of the board shall also be the
chief executive officer.
Section 7. President.
The president shall exercise and perform such powers and duties with respect to the
administration of the business and affairs of the corporation as may from time to time be assigned
to him by the chief executive officer or by the board of directors, or as may be prescribed by the
Bylaws. If so determined by resolution of the board of directors, the president shall also be the
chief executive officer and/or the chief operating officer.
Section 8. Vice Presidents.
In the absence or disability of the president, a vice president designated by the board of
directors shall perform all the duties of the president, and when so acting shall have all the
powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the president. The vice presidents shall
have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for
them respectively by the board of directors or the Bylaws.
Section 9. Secretary.
The secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office or such other
place as the board of directors may order, a book of minutes of all meetings and actions of
directors, committees of directors and stockholders, with the time and place of holding, whether
regular or special, and, if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those
present at directors and committee meetings, the number of shares present or represented at
stockholders meetings, and the proceedings thereof.
The secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office or at the
office of the corporations transfer agent or registrar, as determined by resolution of the board
of directors, a stock register, or a duplicate register, showing the names of all stockholders and
their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each, the number and date of certificates
issued for the same, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for
cancellation.
The secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and
of the board of directors required by the Bylaws or by law to be given, and he shall keep the seal
of the corporation
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in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be
prescribed by the board of directors or by the Bylaws.
Section 10. Treasurer.
The treasurer shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and
correct books and records of accounts of the properties and business transactions of the
corporation, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains, losses,
capital, retained earnings and shares. The books of account shall be open at all reasonable times
to inspection by any director.
The treasurer shall deposit all monies and other valuables in the name and to the credit of
the corporation with such depositories as may be designated by the chief executive officer or the
board of directors. He shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the chief
executive officer or the board of directors, shall render to the chief executive officer or the
board of directors, whenever they request it, an account of all of his transactions as treasurer
and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have other powers and perform such
other duties as may be prescribed by the chief executive officer, the board of directors or the
Bylaws.
Section 11. Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers.
Any assistant secretary may perform any act within the power of the secretary, and any
assistant treasurer may perform any act within the power of the treasurer, subject to any
limitations which may be imposed in these Bylaws or in board resolutions.
ARTICLE VI
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES AND OTHER AGENTS
Section 1. Indemnification and Insurance.
(A) Each person who was or is made a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is
involved in any action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or
investigative (a proceeding), by reason of the fact that he or she or a person of whom he or she
is the legal representative is or was a director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving
at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation
or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to
employee benefit plans maintained or sponsored by the corporation, whether the basis of such
proceeding is alleged action in an official capacity as a director, officer, employee or agent or
in any other capacity while serving as a director, officer, employee or agent, shall be indemnified
and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent authorized by the General Corporation
Law as the same exists or may hereafter be amended (but, in the case of any such amendment, only to
the extent that such amendment permits the corporation to provide broader indemnification rights
than said law permitted the corporation to provide prior to such amendment), against all expenses,
liability and loss (including attorneys fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties
and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in
connection therewith and such indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a
director, officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors
and administrators; provided, however, that except as provided in paragraph (C) of this Bylaw, the
corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding
(or part thereof) initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized
by the board of directors. The right to indemnification conferred in this Bylaw shall be a contract
right that vests at the time that such persons service to or at the request of the corporation
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commences and includes the right to be paid by the corporation the expenses incurred in
defending any such proceeding in advance of its final disposition, such advances to be paid by the
corporation within 20 days after the receipt by the corporation of a statement or statements from
the claimant requesting such advance or advances from time to time; provided, however, that if the
General Corporation Law requires, the payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer in
his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or
is rendered by such person while a director or officer, including, without limitation, service to
an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made only
upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer, to
repay all amounts so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined that such director or officer is
not entitled to be indemnified under this Bylaw or otherwise.
(B) To obtain indemnification under this Bylaw, a claimant shall submit to the corporation a
written request, including therein or therewith such documentation and information as is reasonably
available to the claimant and is reasonably necessary to determine whether and to what extent the
claimant is entitled to indemnification. Upon written request by a claimant for indemnification
pursuant to the first sentence of this paragraph (B), a determination, if required by applicable
law, with respect to the claimants entitlement thereto shall be made as follows: (1) if requested
by the claimant, by independent counsel (as hereinafter defined), or (2) if no request is made by
the claimant for a determination by independent counsel, (i) by the board of directors by a
majority vote of a quorum consisting of disinterested directors (as hereinafter defined), or (ii)
by a committee of disinterested directors designated by disinterested directors, even though less
than a quorum, or (iii) if a quorum of the board of directors consisting of disinterested directors
is not obtainable or, even if obtainable, such quorum of disinterested directors so directs, by
independent counsel in a written opinion to the board of directors, a copy of which shall be
delivered to the claimant, or (iv) if a quorum of disinterested directors so directs, by the
stockholders of the corporation. In the event the determination of entitlement to indemnification
is to be made by independent counsel at the request of the claimant, the independent counsel shall
be selected by the board of directors unless there shall have occurred within two years prior to
the date of the commencement of the action, suit or proceeding for which indemnification is claimed
a Change of Control as defined in the 1996 Stock Incentive Plan, in which case the independent
counsel shall be selected by the claimant unless the claimant shall request that such selection be
made by the board of directors. If it is so determined that the claimant is entitled to
indemnification, payment to the claimant shall be made within 10 days after such determination.
(C) If a claim under paragraph (A) of this Bylaw is not paid in full by the corporation within
30 days after a written claim pursuant to paragraph (B) of this Bylaw has been received by the
corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to recover
the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant shall be
entitled to be paid also the expense of prosecuting such claim, including attorneys fees to the
fullest extent permitted by law. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action
brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its
final disposition where the required undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the
corporation) that the claimant has not met the standard of conduct which makes it permissible under
the General Corporation Law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed,
but the burden of proving such defense shall be on the corporation. Neither the failure of the
corporation (including its board of directors, independent counsel or stockholders) to have made a
determination prior to the commencement of such action that indemnification of the claimant is
proper in the circumstances because he or she has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth
in the General Corporation Law, nor an actual determination by the corporation (including its board
of directors, independent counsel or stockholders) that the claimant has not met such applicable
standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has
not met the applicable standard of conduct.
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(D) If a determination shall have been made pursuant to paragraph (B) of this Bylaw that the
claimant is entitled to indemnification, the corporation shall be bound by such determination in
any judicial proceeding commenced pursuant to paragraph (C) of this Bylaw.
(E) The corporation shall be precluded from asserting in any judicial proceeding commenced
pursuant to paragraph (C) of this Bylaw that the procedures and presumptions of this Bylaw are not
valid, binding and enforceable and shall stipulate in such proceeding that the corporation is bound
by all the provisions of this Bylaw.
(F) The right to indemnification and the payment of expenses incurred in defending a
proceeding in advance of its final disposition conferred in this Bylaw (i) shall not be exclusive
of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of
the Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested
directors or otherwise and (ii) cannot be terminated by the corporation, the board of directors or
the stockholders of the corporation with respect to a persons service prior to the date of such
termination. No repeal or modification of this Bylaw shall in any way diminish or adversely affect
the rights of any current or former director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation
hereunder in respect of any occurrence or matter arising prior to any such repeal or modification.
(G) The corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any current
or former director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any expense, liability or loss,
whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense,
liability or loss under the General Corporation Law. To the extent that the corporation maintains
any policy or policies providing such insurance, each such current or former director or officer,
and each such agent or employee to which rights to indemnification have been granted as provided in
paragraph (H) of this Bylaw, shall be covered by such policy or policies in accordance with its or
their terms to the maximum extent of the coverage thereunder for any such current or former
director, officer, employee or agent.
(H) The corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the board of directors
or the chief executive officer, grant rights to indemnification, and rights to be paid by the
corporation the expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition,
to any current or former employee or agent of the corporation to the fullest extent of the
provisions of this Bylaw with respect to the indemnification and advancement of expenses of current
or former directors and officers of the corporation.
(I) If any provision or provisions of this Bylaw shall be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable for any reason whatsoever: (1) the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions of this Bylaw (including, without limitation, each portion of any paragraph of
this Bylaw containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not
itself held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not in any way be affected or impaired
thereby; and (2) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Bylaw (including, without
limitation, each such portion of any paragraph of this Bylaw containing any such provision held to
be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent
manifested by the provision held invalid, illegal or unenforceable.
(J) For purposes of this Bylaw:
(1) disinterested director means a director of the corporation who is not and was not a
party to the matter in respect of which indemnification is sought by the claimant.
(2) independent counsel means a law firm, a member of a law firm, or an independent
practitioner, that is experienced in matters of corporation law and shall include any person who,
under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would not have a conflict
of interest in representing either the corporation or the claimant in an action to determine the
claimants rights under this Bylaw.
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(K) Any notice, request or other communication required or permitted to be given to the
corporation under this Bylaw shall be in writing and either delivered in person or sent by
telecopy, telex, telegram, overnight mail or courier service, or certified or registered mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the Secretary of the corporation and shall be
effective only upon receipt by the Secretary.
Section 2. Fiduciaries of Corporate Employee Benefit Plan.
This Article VI does not apply to any proceeding against any trustee, investment manager or
other fiduciary of an employee benefit plan in such persons capacity as such, even though such
person may also be an agent of the corporation as defined in Section 1 of this Article VI. Nothing
contained in this Article VI shall limit any right to indemnification to which such a trustee,
investment manager or other fiduciary may be entitled by contract or otherwise, which shall be
enforceable to the extent permitted by Section 410 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
of 1974, as amended, other than this Article VI.
ARTICLE VII
GENERAL CORPORATE MATTERS
Section 1. Record Date for Purposes Other Than Notice and Voting.
For purposes of determining the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or
other distribution or allotment of any rights or entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any
other lawful action, the board of directors may fix, in advance, a record date, which shall not be
more than sixty (60) days prior to any such action, and in such case only stockholders of record on
the date so fixed are entitled to receive the dividend, distribution or allotment of rights or to
exercise the rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of any shares on the books of
the corporation after the record date fixed as aforesaid, except as otherwise provided in the
General Corporation Law.
If the board of directors does not so fix a record date, the record date for determining
stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the board
adopts the resolution relating thereto, or the sixtieth (60th) day prior to the date of such
action, whichever is later.
Section 2. Checks, Drafts, Evidences of Indebtedness.
All checks, drafts or other orders for payment of money, notes or other evidences of
indebtedness, issued in the name of or payable to the corporation shall be signed or endorsed by
such person or persons and in such manner as, from time to time, shall be determined by resolution
of the board of directors.
Section 3. Corporate Contracts and Instruments; How Executed.
The board of directors, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, may authorize any
officer or officers, agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute any instrument in the
name of and on behalf of the corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific
instances; and, unless so authorized or ratified by the board of directors or within the agency
power of an officer, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the
corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any
purpose or to any amount.
Section 4. Stock Certificates.
The shares of the corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the board of
directors may provide by resolution or resolutions that some or all of any or all classes or series
of stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented
by a certificate until
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such certificate is surrendered to the corporation. Every holder of stock represented by
certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by or in the name of the corporation by
the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the board of directors, if any, or the President or a Vice
President, and by the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer, or the Secretary or an Assistant
Secretary, of the corporation certifying the number of shares owned by such holder in the
corporation. Any of or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any
officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed
upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent, or registrar before such
certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such person
were such officer, transfer agent, or registrar at the date of issue.
Section 5. Lost Certificates.
Except as hereinafter in this Section 5 provided, no new stock certificate shall be issued in
lieu of an old certificate unless the latter is surrendered to the corporation and canceled at the
same time. The board of directors may in case any stock certificate or certificate for any other
security is lost, stolen or destroyed, authorize the issuance of a new certificate in lieu thereof,
upon such terms and conditions as the board of directors may require, including provision for
indemnification of the corporation secured by a bond or other adequate security sufficient to
protect the corporation against any claim that may be made against it, including any expense or
liability, on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance
of such new certificate.
Section 6. Representation of Stock of Other Corporations.
The chairman of the board, the president, or any vice president, or any other person
authorized by resolution of the board of directors by any of the foregoing designated officers, is
authorized to vote on behalf of the corporation any and all stock or other equity interest of any
other corporation or corporations, foreign or domestic, standing in the name of the corporation.
The authority herein granted to said officers to vote or represent on behalf of the corporation any
and all stock by the corporation in any other corporation or corporations, or other entity or
entities, may be exercised by any such officer in person or by any person authorized to do so by
proxy duly executed by said officer.
Section 7. Construction and Definitions.
Unless the context requires otherwise, the general provisions, rules of construction, and
definitions in the General Corporation Law shall govern the construction of the Bylaws. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the singular number includes the plural, the plural
number includes the singular, and the term person includes both a corporation and a natural
person.
Section 8. Fiscal Year.
The fiscal year of the corporation shall commence the first day of the calendar year.
Section 9. Seal.
The seal of the corporation shall be round and shall bear the name of the corporation and
words and figures denoting its organization under the laws of the State of Delaware and year
thereof, and otherwise shall be in such form as shall be approved from time to time by the board of
directors.
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ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Amendment by Stockholders.
New Bylaws may be adopted or these Bylaws may be amended or repealed by the majority of votes cast
by the stockholders, considered for purposes of this Section 1 as one class, provided that a quorum
exists as defined by Article II, Section 6 of these Bylaws.
Section 2. Amendment by Directors.
Subject to the rights of the stockholders as provided in Section 1 of this Article VIII, to
adopt, amend or repeal Bylaws, Bylaws may be adopted, amended or repealed by the board of
directors.
Amended and restated as of April 22, 2010
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exv99w1
Exhibit 99.1
AVERY DENNISON ANNOUNCES
FIRST QUARTER 2010 RESULTS
PASADENA, Calif. April 27, 2010 Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today announced preliminary, unaudited first quarter 2010 results.
All non-GAAP terms are reconciled to GAAP in the attached tables.
First Quarter Financial Summary Preliminary
($ millions, except per share amounts)
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1Q |
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1Q |
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% Change vs. P/Y |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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Reported |
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Organic (a) |
Net sales, by segment: |
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Pressure-sensitive Materials |
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$ |
897.2 |
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$ |
808.8 |
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11 |
% |
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8 |
% |
Retail Information Services |
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344.8 |
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315.2 |
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9 |
% |
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10 |
% |
Office and Consumer Products |
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179.9 |
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184.4 |
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-2 |
% |
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-2 |
% |
Other specialty converting businesses |
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132.8 |
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117.8 |
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13 |
% |
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13 |
% |
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Total net sales |
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$ |
1,554.7 |
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$ |
1,426.2 |
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9 |
% |
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7 |
% |
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As Reported (GAAP) |
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Adjusted Non-GAAP (b) |
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% Change |
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% of Sales |
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% Change |
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% of Sales |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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Fav(Unf) |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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Fav(Unf) |
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2010 |
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2009 |
Operating income (loss) before
interest and taxes, by segment: |
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Pressure-sensitive Materials |
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$ |
87.8 |
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$ |
(0.2 |
) |
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9.8 |
% |
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0.0 |
% |
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$ |
89.7 |
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$ |
47.9 |
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10.0 |
% |
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5.9 |
% |
Retail Information Services |
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(0.5 |
) |
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(853.0 |
) |
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-0.1 |
% |
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-270.6 |
% |
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2.9 |
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(11.4 |
) |
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0.8 |
% |
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-3.6 |
% |
Office and Consumer Products |
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19.4 |
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23.4 |
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10.8 |
% |
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12.7 |
% |
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20.1 |
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26.1 |
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11.2 |
% |
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14.2 |
% |
Other specialty converting businesses |
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2.8 |
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(27.9 |
) |
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2.1 |
% |
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-23.7 |
% |
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3.1 |
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(12.2 |
) |
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2.3 |
% |
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-10.4 |
% |
Corporate expense |
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(15.1 |
) |
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(30.7 |
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(15.1 |
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(9.5 |
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Total operating income (loss) before
interest and taxes |
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$ |
94.4 |
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$ |
(888.4 |
) |
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111 |
% |
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6.1 |
% |
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-62.3 |
% |
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$ |
100.7 |
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$ |
40.9 |
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146 |
% |
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6.5 |
% |
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2.9 |
% |
Interest expense |
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17.5 |
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27.5 |
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17.5 |
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27.5 |
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Income (loss) from operations
before taxes |
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$ |
76.9 |
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$ |
(915.9 |
) |
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108 |
% |
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4.9 |
% |
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-64.2 |
% |
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$ |
83.2 |
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$ |
13.4 |
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521 |
% |
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5.4 |
% |
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0.9 |
% |
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes |
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$ |
22.2 |
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$ |
(17.0 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
18.2 |
|
|
$ |
2.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
54.7 |
|
|
$ |
(898.9 |
) |
|
|
106 |
% |
|
|
3.5 |
% |
|
|
-63.0 |
% |
|
$ |
65.0 |
|
|
$ |
11.4 |
|
|
|
470 |
% |
|
|
4.2 |
% |
|
|
0.8 |
% |
Net income (loss) per common share,
assuming dilution |
|
$ |
0.51 |
|
|
$ |
(8.99 |
) |
|
|
106 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
|
|
455 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YTD Free Cash Flow (c) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(46.8 |
) |
|
$ |
(6.6 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a) |
|
Percentage change in sales before the impact of acquisitions, foreign currency
translation, and the impact of an extra week in the 2009 fiscal year. |
|
b) |
|
Excludes restructuring
and asset impairment charges and other items (see accompanying schedules A-3 and A-4 for
reconciliation to GAAP measures). |
|
c) |
|
Free Cash Flow (a non-GAAP measure) as used herein is defined
as net cash from operating activities (as reported), less net purchases of property, plant,
equipment, software, and other deferred charges, plus proceeds from sale of investments, net (see
accompanying schedule A-3 for reconciliation to GAAP measure). |
We are off to an encouraging start in 2010, said Dean A. Scarborough, chairman, president
and CEO of Avery Dennison. First-quarter volumes increased
and organic sales growth was solid in all regions, particularly emerging markets. Were especially
pleased with the increased demand benefitting our Pressure-sensitive Materials and Retail
Information Services segments. Increased operating leverage has driven gross profit margin well
above pre-recession levels despite lower volumes.
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Going
forward, were more confident about a modest economic
recovery, Scarbrough said. We expect raw
material inflation to be a challenge throughout the year, and we are
taking pricing actions accordingly. We are playing
aggressive offense, increasing investment in marketing and business development, while continuing
to deliver productivity improvements to help fund long-term, profitable growth.
For more details on the Companys results, see the Companys supplemental presentation
materials, First Quarter 2010 Financial Review and Analysis, posted at the Companys Web site at
www.investors.averydennison.com, and furnished under Form 8-K with the SEC.
First Quarter 2010 Results by Segment
All references to sales reflect comparisons on an organic basis, which exclude the impact of
acquisitions, foreign currency translation, and the impact of an extra week in the first quarter of
2009. All references to operating margin exclude the impact of restructuring, asset impairment
charges, and other items.
Pressure-sensitive Materials (PSM)
|
§ |
|
Roll Materials sales growth was led by strength in emerging markets, and mid
single-digit growth in Europe and North America. Sales grew low double-digits in the
Graphics and Reflective Products division. |
|
|
§ |
|
Operating margin increased due to higher volume and the benefits from restructuring and
other initiatives to drive productivity. |
Retail Information Services (RIS)
|
§ |
|
Sales growth reflected increased demand, due in part to significant inventory
destocking that occurred among apparel retailers in the first half of 2009. |
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|
§ |
|
Operating margin expanded due to increased volume and the benefit of restructuring and
other productivity initiatives. |
|
|
§ |
|
RIS continues to introduce new products and value added services to increase its share
of this large market, while reducing fixed costs and streamlining its operations. |
Office and Consumer Products (OCP)
|
§ |
|
The decline in sales reflected weak end-market demand and changes in customer programs,
partially offset by the impact of inventory destocking in the first quarter of 2010
compared to that in the first quarter of 2009. |
|
|
§ |
|
Operating margin declined due to increased spending related to customer programs, as
well as higher investment in consumer promotions and marketing. |
Other specialty converting businesses
|
§ |
|
Sales growth primarily reflected increased demand for products for automotive
applications, which was down sharply in the first quarter of 2009. |
|
§ |
|
The improvement in operating margin reflected increased volume and the benefit of
restructuring and productivity actions. |
Consolidated Items and Actions
|
§ |
|
In the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company began a restructuring program to reduce
costs across all segments of the business. The Company is on track to achieve its goal of
$180 million in annualized savings by mid-2010. In the first quarter of 2010, the Company
delivered approximately $25 million in incremental savings from these actions, net of
transition costs. |
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|
§ |
|
The adjusted tax rate in the first quarter was approximately 22 percent, representing
the high end of the expected range for the full-year rate. |
2010 Outlook
In the Companys supplemental presentation materials, First Quarter 2010 Financial Review and
Analysis, the Company provides a list of factors that it believes will contribute to its 2010
financial results. Based on the factors listed and other assumptions, the Company expects reported
revenue growth of 5 to 7 percent, and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Earnings Per Share of $2.50 to $2.80.
The Company estimates Free Cash Flow in 2010 of $300 to $350 million.
Note: Throughout this release, all calculations of amounts on a per share basis reflect
fully-diluted shares outstanding.
Avery Dennison is a recognized industry leader that develops innovative identification and
decorative solutions for businesses and consumers worldwide. The Companys products include
pressure-sensitive labeling materials; graphics imaging media; retail apparel ticketing and
branding systems; RFID inlays and tags; office products; specialty tapes; and a variety of
specialized labels for automotive, industrial and durable goods applications. A FORTUNE 500 Company
with sales of $6 billion in 2009, Avery Dennison is based in Pasadena, California and has employees
in over 60 countries. For more information, visit www.averydennison.com.
# # #
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
Certain statements contained in this document are forward-looking statements intended to qualify
for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Such forward-looking statements and financial or other business targets are subject to
certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results and trends may differ materially from historical or
anticipated results depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to risks and
uncertainties relating to investment in development activities and new production facilities;
fluctuations in cost and availability of raw materials; ability of the Company to achieve and
sustain targeted cost reductions; ability of the Company to generate sustained productivity
improvement; successful integration of acquisitions; successful implementation of new manufacturing
technologies and installation of manufacturing equipment; the financial condition and inventory
strategies of customers; customer and supplier concentrations; changes in customer order patterns;
loss of significant contract(s) or customer(s); timely
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development and market acceptance of new
products; fluctuations in demand affecting sales to customers; collection of receivables from
customers; impact of competitive products and pricing; selling prices; business mix shift;
volatility of capital and credit markets; impairment of capitalized assets, including goodwill and
other intangibles; credit risks; ability of the Company to obtain adequate financing arrangements
and to maintain access to capital; fluctuations in interest and tax rates; fluctuations in pension,
insurance and employee benefit costs; impact of legal proceedings; changes in governmental
regulations; changes in political conditions; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and
other risks associated with foreign operations; worldwide and local economic conditions; impact of
epidemiological events on the economy and the Companys customers and suppliers; acts of war,
terrorism, and natural disasters; and other factors.
The Company believes that the most significant risk factors that could affect its financial
performance in the near-term include (1) the impact of economic conditions on underlying demand for
the Companys products and on the carrying value of its assets; (2) the impact of competitors
actions, including pricing, expansion in key markets, and product offerings; and (3) the degree to
which higher costs can be offset with productivity measures and/or passed on to customers through
selling price increases, without a significant loss of volume.
For a more detailed discussion of these and other factors, see Risk Factors and Managements
Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition in the Companys most
recent Form 10-K, filed on March 1, 2010, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date of this document,
and the Company undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements to reflect
subsequent events or circumstances.
For more information and to listen to a live broadcast or an audio replay of the First Quarter
conference call with analysts, visit the Avery Dennison Web site at www.investors.averydennison.com
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A-1
AVERY DENNISON
PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(In millions, except per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(UNAUDITED) |
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Apr. 3, 2010 |
|
|
Apr. 4, 2009 |
|
|
|
(13 Weeks) |
|
|
(14 Weeks) |
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
1,554.7 |
|
|
$ |
1,426.2 |
|
Cost of products sold |
|
|
1,113.9 |
|
|
|
1,081.1 |
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
440.8 |
|
|
|
345.1 |
|
Marketing, general & administrative expense |
|
|
340.1 |
|
|
|
304.2 |
|
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
832.0 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
17.5 |
|
|
|
27.5 |
|
Other expense (1) |
|
|
6.3 |
|
|
|
97.3 |
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations before taxes |
|
|
76.9 |
|
|
|
(915.9 |
) |
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes |
|
|
22.2 |
|
|
|
(17.0 |
) |
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
54.7 |
|
|
$ |
(898.9 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per share amounts: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) per common share, assuming dilution |
|
$ |
0.51 |
|
|
$ |
(8.99 |
) |
|
|
|
Average common shares outstanding,
assuming dilution |
|
|
106.4 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
|
|
|
Common shares outstanding at period end |
|
|
105.6 |
|
|
|
105.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Other expense for the first quarter of 2010 includes $4.9 of restructuring
costs, asset impairment and lease cancellation charges, and legal settlement costs of $1.4. |
|
|
|
Other expense for the first quarter of 2009 includes $39.1 of restructuring costs, asset
impairment and lease cancellation charges, legal settlement costs of
$37, and a loss of $21.2
from debt extinguishment. |
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A-2
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in Accordance with SEC Regulations G and S-K
Avery Dennison reports financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and herein provides some
non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, nor
are they a substitute for, GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are
intended to supplement the Companys presentation of its financial results that are prepared in
accordance with GAAP.
The Companys non-GAAP financial measures exclude the impact of certain events, activities or
strategic decisions. The accounting effects of these events, activities or decisions, which are
included in the GAAP measures, may make it difficult to assess the underlying performance of the
Company in a single period. By excluding certain accounting effects, both positive and negative
(e.g. restructuring charges, asset impairments, legal settlement costs, certain effects of
acquisitions and related integration costs, loss from debt extinguishment, gains on sales of
assets, etc.), from certain of the Companys GAAP measures, the Company believes that it is
providing meaningful supplemental information to facilitate an understanding of the Companys
core or underlying operating results. These non-GAAP measures are used internally to
evaluate trends in the Companys underlying business, as well as to facilitate comparison to the
results of competitors for a single period. The Company adjusted the estimated GAAP tax rate to
exclude the full year estimated tax effect of charges for goodwill and indefinite-lived
intangible asset impairments, restructuring costs and asset impairment and lease cancellation
charges, legal settlement costs, and loss from debt extinguishment to determine its adjusted
non-GAAP tax rate to derive non-GAAP net income.
Limitations associated with the use of the Companys non-GAAP measures include (1) the exclusion
of items that recur from time to time (e.g. restructuring, asset impairment charges, discontinued
operations, etc.) and items that occur infrequently (e.g. legal settlement costs, loss from debt
extinguishment) from calculations of the Companys earnings and operating margin; (2) the
exclusion of certain effects of acquisitions, including integration costs and certain financing
costs; (3) the exclusion of interest expense from the calculation of the Companys operating
margin; and (4) the exclusion of any mandatory debt service requirements, as well as the
exclusion of other uses of the cash generated by operating activities that do not directly or
immediately support the underlying business (such as discretionary debt reductions, dividends,
share repurchase, acquisitions, etc.) for calculation of free cash flow. While certain items
that the Company excludes from GAAP measures recur, these items tend to be disparate in amount
and timing. Based upon feedback from investors and financial analysts, the Company believes that
supplemental non-GAAP measures provide information that is useful to the assessment of the
Companys performance and operating trends.
The reconciliation set forth below is provided in accordance with Regulations G and S-K and
reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable GAAP financial
measures.
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A-3
AVERY DENNISON
PRELIMINARY RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(In millions, except per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(UNAUDITED) |
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Apr. 3, 2010 |
|
|
Apr. 4, 2009 |
|
|
|
(13 Weeks) |
|
|
(14 Weeks) |
|
|
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Margin: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
1,554.7 |
|
|
$ |
1,426.2 |
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations before taxes |
|
$ |
76.9 |
|
|
$ |
(915.9 |
) |
|
|
|
GAAP Operating Margin |
|
|
4.9 |
% |
|
|
(64.2 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations before taxes |
|
$ |
76.9 |
|
|
$ |
(915.9 |
) |
Non-GAAP adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restructuring costs |
|
|
4.7 |
|
|
|
17.1 |
|
Asset impairment and lease cancellation charges |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
22.0 |
|
Legal settlement costs |
|
|
1.4 |
|
|
|
37.0 |
|
Loss from debt extinguishment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
21.2 |
|
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
832.0 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
17.5 |
|
|
|
27.5 |
|
|
|
|
Adjusted non-GAAP operating income before taxes and interest expense |
|
$ |
100.7 |
|
|
$ |
40.9 |
|
|
|
|
Adjusted Non-GAAP Operating Margin |
|
|
6.5 |
% |
|
|
2.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As reported net income (loss) |
|
$ |
54.7 |
|
|
$ |
(898.9 |
) |
Non-GAAP adjustments, net of taxes: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
812.6 |
|
All other (1) |
|
|
10.3 |
|
|
|
97.7 |
|
|
|
|
Adjusted Non-GAAP Net Income |
|
$ |
65.0 |
|
|
$ |
11.4 |
|
|
A-3
(continued)
AVERY DENNISON
PRELIMINARY RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(In millions, except per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(UNAUDITED) |
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Apr. 3, 2010 |
|
|
Apr. 4, 2009 |
|
|
|
(13 Weeks) |
|
|
(14 Weeks) |
|
|
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As reported
income (loss) per common share, assuming dilution |
|
$ |
0.51 |
|
|
$ |
(8.99 |
) |
Non-GAAP adjustments per share, net of taxes: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8.12 |
|
All other (1) |
|
|
0.10 |
|
|
|
0.98 |
|
|
|
|
Adjusted Non-GAAP income per common share,
assuming dilution |
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
|
Average common shares outstanding,
assuming dilution |
|
|
106.4 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Reflects the full year estimated tax rate effect and the
after-tax effect of charges for restructuring
costs, asset impairment and lease cancellation charges, legal
settlement costs, and loss from
debt extinguishment. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(UNAUDITED) |
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Apr. 3, 2010 |
|
|
Apr. 4, 2009 |
|
|
|
(13 Weeks) |
|
|
(14 Weeks) |
|
|
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Cash Flow: (2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
|
$ |
(27.9 |
) |
|
$ |
16.0 |
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
(13.7 |
) |
|
|
(15.0 |
) |
Purchase of software and other deferred charges |
|
|
(5.5 |
) |
|
|
(8.2 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of investments, net |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
Free Cash Flow |
|
$ |
(46.8 |
) |
|
$ |
(6.6 |
) |
|
|
|
|
(2) |
|
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 2010 presentation. |
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A-4
AVERY DENNISON
PRELIMINARY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
(In millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(UNAUDITED) |
|
|
|
First Quarter Ended |
|
|
NET SALES |
|
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) |
|
OPERATING MARGINS |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2010 (1) |
|
|
2009 (2) |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
(13 Weeks) |
|
|
(14 Weeks) |
|
|
(13 Weeks) |
|
|
(14 Weeks) |
|
|
(13 Weeks) |
|
|
(14 Weeks) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pressure-sensitive Materials |
|
$ |
897.2 |
|
|
$ |
808.8 |
|
|
$ |
87.8 |
|
|
$ |
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
9.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Retail Information Services |
|
|
344.8 |
|
|
|
315.2 |
|
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
(853.0 |
) |
|
|
(0.1 |
%) |
|
|
(270.6 |
%) |
Office and Consumer Products |
|
|
179.9 |
|
|
|
184.4 |
|
|
|
19.4 |
|
|
|
23.4 |
|
|
|
10.8 |
% |
|
|
12.7 |
% |
Other specialty converting businesses |
|
|
132.8 |
|
|
|
117.8 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
|
|
|
(27.9 |
) |
|
|
2.1 |
% |
|
|
(23.7 |
%) |
Corporate Expense |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
(15.1 |
) |
|
|
(30.7 |
) |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
Interest Expense |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
(17.5 |
) |
|
|
(27.5 |
) |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL FROM OPERATIONS |
|
$ |
1,554.7 |
|
|
$ |
1,426.2 |
|
|
$ |
76.9 |
|
|
$ |
(915.9 |
) |
|
|
4.9 |
% |
|
|
(64.2 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Operating income for the first quarter of 2010 includes $4.9 of restructuring costs, asset
impairment and lease cancellation charges, and legal settlement costs of $1.4. Of the total $6.3,
the Pressure-sensitive Materials segment recorded $1.9, the Retail Information Services segment
recorded $3.4, the Office and Consumer Products segment recorded $.7, and the other specialty
converting businesses recorded $.3. |
|
(2) |
|
Operating loss for the first quarter of 2009 includes $832 of goodwill and indefinite-lived
intangible asset impairment charges, $39.1 of restructuring costs, asset impairment and lease
cancellation charges, legal settlement costs of $37, and a loss of $21.2 from debt extinguishment.
Of the total $929.3, the Pressure-sensitive Materials segment recorded $48.1, the Retail
Information Services segment recorded $841.6, the Office and Consumer Products segment recorded
$2.7, the other specialty converting businesses recorded $15.7, and Corporate recorded $21.2. |
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 2010 presentation.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First Quarter Ended |
|
|
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) |
|
OPERATING MARGINS |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pressure-sensitive Materials |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss), as reported |
|
$ |
87.8 |
|
|
$ |
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
9.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Non-GAAP adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restructuring costs |
|
|
1.5 |
|
|
|
7.6 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
% |
|
|
0.9 |
% |
Asset impairment and lease cancellation charges |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
3.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.4 |
% |
Legal settlement costs |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
37.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted non-GAAP operating income |
|
$ |
89.7 |
|
|
$ |
47.9 |
|
|
|
10.0 |
% |
|
|
5.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retail Information Services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating loss, as reported |
|
$ |
(0.5 |
) |
|
$ |
(853.0 |
) |
|
|
(0.1 |
%) |
|
|
(270.6 |
%) |
Non-GAAP adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restructuring costs |
|
|
2.2 |
|
|
|
5.8 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
% |
|
|
1.8 |
% |
Asset impairment charges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.2 |
% |
Legal settlement costs |
|
|
1.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
832.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
264.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted non-GAAP operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
2.9 |
|
|
$ |
(11.4 |
) |
|
|
0.8 |
% |
|
|
(3.6 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Office and Consumer Products |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income, as reported |
|
$ |
19.4 |
|
|
$ |
23.4 |
|
|
|
10.8 |
% |
|
|
12.7 |
% |
Non-GAAP adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restructuring costs |
|
|
0.7 |
|
|
|
0.9 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
% |
|
|
0.5 |
% |
Asset impairment charges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted non-GAAP operating income |
|
$ |
20.1 |
|
|
$ |
26.1 |
|
|
|
11.2 |
% |
|
|
14.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other specialty converting businesses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss), as reported |
|
$ |
2.8 |
|
|
$ |
(27.9 |
) |
|
|
2.1 |
% |
|
|
(23.7 |
%) |
Non-GAAP adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restructuring costs |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
% |
|
|
2.4 |
% |
Asset impairment charges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
12.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted non-GAAP operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
3.1 |
|
|
$ |
(12.2 |
) |
|
|
2.3 |
% |
|
|
(10.4 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
-more-
A-5
AVERY DENNISON
PRELIMINARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(UNAUDITED) |
|
|
Apr. 3, 2010 |
|
|
Apr. 4, 2009 |
|
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
143.6 |
|
|
$ |
83.0 |
|
Trade accounts receivable, net |
|
|
963.1 |
|
|
|
864.2 |
|
Inventories, net |
|
|
519.0 |
|
|
|
533.4 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
201.0 |
|
|
|
208.6 |
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
1,826.7 |
|
|
|
1,689.2 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
1,292.9 |
|
|
|
1,399.4 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
930.7 |
|
|
|
903.1 |
|
Other intangibles resulting from business acquisitions, net |
|
|
250.2 |
|
|
|
279.3 |
|
Non-current deferred and refundable income taxes |
|
|
226.4 |
|
|
|
186.6 |
|
Other assets |
|
|
465.0 |
|
|
|
407.3 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,991.9 |
|
|
$ |
4,864.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term and current portion of long-term debt |
|
$ |
628.3 |
|
|
$ |
812.4 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
695.9 |
|
|
|
549.1 |
|
Other current liabilities |
|
|
537.4 |
|
|
|
584.9 |
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
1,861.6 |
|
|
|
1,946.4 |
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
1,073.7 |
|
|
|
1,139.2 |
|
Other long-term liabilities |
|
|
675.2 |
|
|
|
692.1 |
|
Shareholders equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
|
124.1 |
|
|
|
124.1 |
|
Capital in excess of par value |
|
|
722.9 |
|
|
|
612.5 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
1,532.0 |
|
|
|
1,438.7 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
|
(171.4 |
) |
|
|
(325.6 |
) |
Cost of unallocated ESOP shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1.2 |
) |
Employee stock benefit trusts |
|
|
(174.1 |
) |
|
|
(190.3 |
) |
Treasury stock at cost |
|
|
(652.1 |
) |
|
|
(571.0 |
) |
|
Total shareholders equity |
|
|
1,381.4 |
|
|
|
1,087.2 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,991.9 |
|
|
$ |
4,864.9 |
|
|
-more-
A-6
AVERY DENNISON
PRELIMINARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(UNAUDITED) |
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Apr. 3, 2010 |
|
|
Apr. 4, 2009 |
|
|
|
(13 Weeks) |
|
|
(14 Weeks) |
|
|
Operating Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
54.7 |
|
|
$ |
(898.9 |
) |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
44.1 |
|
|
|
49.3 |
|
Amortization |
|
|
17.7 |
|
|
|
21.9 |
|
Provision for doubtful accounts |
|
|
9.0 |
|
|
|
6.1 |
|
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
832.0 |
|
Asset impairment and net loss on sale and disposal of assets |
|
|
0.7 |
|
|
|
25.3 |
|
Loss from debt extinguishment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
21.2 |
|
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
|
6.4 |
|
Other non-cash expense and loss |
|
|
9.6 |
|
|
|
5.7 |
|
Other non-cash income and gain |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1.1 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
143.3 |
|
|
|
67.9 |
|
Changes in assets and liabilities and other adjustments, net of the effect of business acquisitions |
|
|
(171.2 |
) |
|
|
(51.9 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
|
|
(27.9 |
) |
|
|
16.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
(13.7 |
) |
|
|
(15.0 |
) |
Purchase of software and other deferred charges |
|
|
(5.5 |
) |
|
|
(8.2 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of investments, net |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(18.9 |
) |
|
|
(22.6 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in borrowings (maturities of 90 days or less) |
|
|
90.5 |
|
|
|
89.8 |
|
Payments of debt (maturities longer than 90 days) |
|
|
(15.1 |
) |
|
|
(58.1 |
) |
Dividends paid |
|
|
(22.4 |
) |
|
|
(43.7 |
) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net |
|
|
1.0 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
Other |
|
|
(1.5 |
) |
|
|
(2.9 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
|
|
52.5 |
|
|
|
(14.7 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash balances |
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
(1.2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
5.5 |
|
|
|
(22.5 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year |
|
|
138.1 |
|
|
|
105.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
$ |
143.6 |
|
|
$ |
83.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 2010 presentation.
The first quarter of 2009 reflects the extinguishment of debt of $331 and related contracts payable
of $13 in exchange for Treasury shares of $296, cash for $43 and an adjustment to additional
paid-in-capital of $16. This exchange resulted in a loss of $21.
####
exv99w2
Exhibit 99.2
Supplemental Presentation Materials
First Quarter 2010
Financial Review and Analysis
(preliminary, unaudited)
April 27, 2010
DRAFT - 4/26 145PM
|
2
April 27, 2010
First Quarter 2010 Financial Review and Analysis
Certain statements contained in this document are "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe
harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking
statements and financial or other business targets are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results and
trends may differ materially from historical or anticipated results depending on a variety of factors, including but not
limited to risks and uncertainties relating to investment in development activities and new production facilities;
fluctuations in cost and availability of raw materials; ability of the Company to achieve and sustain targeted cost
reductions; ability of the Company to generate sustained productivity improvement; successful integration of
acquisitions; successful implementation of new manufacturing technologies and installation of manufacturing
equipment; the financial condition and inventory strategies of customers; customer and supplier concentrations;
changes in customer order patterns; loss of significant contract(s) or customer(s); timely development and market
acceptance of new products; fluctuations in demand affecting sales to customers; collection of receivables from
customers; impact of competitive products and pricing; selling prices; business mix shift; volatility of capital and
credit markets; impairment of capitalized assets, including goodwill and other intangibles; credit risks; ability of the
Company to obtain adequate financing arrangements and to maintain access to capital; fluctuations in interest and
tax rates; fluctuations in pension, insurance and employee benefit costs; impact of legal proceedings; changes in
tax laws and regulations; changes in governmental regulations; changes in political conditions; fluctuations in
foreign currency exchange rates and other risks associated with foreign operations; worldwide and local economic
conditions; impact of epidemiological events on the economy and the Company's customers and suppliers; acts of
war, terrorism, and natural disasters; and other factors.
The Company believes that the most significant risk factors that could affect its financial performance in the near-
term include (1) the impact of economic conditions on underlying demand for the Company's products and on the
carrying value of its assets; (2) the impact of competitors' actions, including pricing, expansion in key markets, and
product offerings; and (3) the degree to which higher costs can be offset with productivity measures and/or passed
on to customers through selling price increases, without a significant loss of volume.
For a more detailed discussion of these and other factors, see "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" in the Company's most recent Form 10-K, filed on
March 1, 2010, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this
document are made only as of the date of this document, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update the
forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
|
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This presentation contains certain non-GAAP measures as defined by SEC rules. The most directly
comparable GAAP measures have been included in the earnings news release for the quarter.
Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are included
with the financial schedules accompanying the earnings news release for the quarter, along with certain
supplemental analysis provided in this document. (See Attachments A-2 through A-4 to Exhibit 99.1,
news release dated April 27, 2010.)
The Company's non-GAAP financial measures exclude the impact of certain events, activities or
strategic decisions. The accounting effects of these events, activities or decisions, which are included in
the GAAP measures, may make it difficult to assess the underlying performance of the Company in a
single period. By excluding certain accounting effects, both positive and negative (e.g. restructuring
charges, asset impairments, legal settlement costs, certain effects of acquisitions and related integration
costs, loss from debt extinguishment, gains on sales of assets, etc.), from certain of the Company's
GAAP measures, the Company believes that it is providing meaningful supplemental information to
facilitate an understanding of the Company's "core" or "underlying" operating results. These non-GAAP
measures are used internally to evaluate trends in the Company's underlying business, as well as to
facilitate comparison to the results of competitors for a single period. The Company adjusted the
estimated GAAP tax rate to exclude the full year estimated tax rate effect of charges for goodwill and
indefinite-lived intangible asset impairments, restructuring costs and asset impairment and lease
cancellation charges, legal settlement costs, and loss from debt extinguishment to determine its adjusted
non-GAAP tax rate to derive non-GAAP net income. (See Attachment A-2 to Exhibit 99.1 for
discussion of limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP measures.)
The information in this document has been furnished (not filed) under Form 8-K with the SEC and is
posted at the Investors section of the Company's Web site.
3
April 27, 2010
First Quarter 2010 Financial Review and Analysis
|
Key Trends and Major Initiatives
Solid top line growth across all major regions of operation, with particular
strength in emerging markets
While gross profit margins in most businesses remained solid for the quarter,
inflationary pressure intensified; additional rounds of price increase planned
On track to deliver targeted savings from 2009 restructuring program and
other productivity improvement initiatives
Competing aggressively to maximize long-term value of Office Products
business
Maintaining tight discipline on capital investment
Well positioned for long-term profitable growth as markets pick up
Leading market share in core businesses with increased operating leverage
Increasing marketing / business development investment to accelerate sales
growth
Investing in the infrastructure to support growth and future productivity
improvement
April 27, 2010
First Quarter 2010 Financial Review and Analysis
4
|
April 27, 2010
First Quarter 2010 Financial Review and Analysis
First Quarter Summary
Net sales grew 9% from prior year
Currency translation increased reported sales growth by approx. 5 points
Extra week of sales in first quarter of 2009 reduced reported sales growth by
approx. 3 points
On an organic basis(1), net sales increased approx. 7% vs. prior year
Solid volume growth across all major regions, with particular strength in emerging
markets
Operating margin improved to 6.5% before restructuring charges and other
items
Restructuring and productivity initiatives have more than offset the gross profit
margin impact of the volume decline since the start of the global recession
Compared to pre-recession (Q1-08) levels, gross profit margin up 260 basis
points on 5.5% lower sales
5
(1) Throughout this document, all references to organic sales change refer to results before the impact of acquisitions, foreign
currency translation, and an extra week in the first quarter of 2009.
|
April 27, 2010
First Quarter 2010 Financial Review and Analysis
First Quarter Summary (continued)
On a sequential basis, operating margin before restructuring and other items
improved 170 basis points
Higher volume and the benefits of restructuring and productivity initiatives more
than offset the net impact of raw material inflation and selling price changes
Effective tax rate was approx. 29%
Adjusted tax rate was approx. 22%, representing the high end of expected range
for the full year
Reported EPS of $0.51
Adjusted EPS of $0.61 (excludes $0.10 of restructuring charges and other
items)
6
|
Sales Trend Analysis
April 27, 2010
First Quarter 2010 Financial Review and Analysis
7
Reported Sales Change (13.3%) (20.4%) (10.2%) 0.7% 9.0%
1Q09
2Q09
3Q09
Organic Sales Change(1) (14.5%) (13.5%) (5.9%) (0.6%) 7.3%
Acquisitions 0.6% -- -- -- --
Currency (6.4%) (6.9%) (4.3%) 4.5% 4.9%
Extra Week 7.0% -- -- (3.2%) (3.2%)
4Q09
1Q10
(1) Reported Sales Change (year-over-year) less the impact of foreign currency translation,
acquisitions, and an extra week in 1Q09 (calculation may not tie due to rounding).
|
8
Gross Profit Margin (total Company) 28.4% 24.2% 27.3%
Operating Margin (non-GAAP(1)):
Pressure-sensitive Materials 10.0% 5.9% 7.5%
Retail Information Services 0.8% (3.6%) 0.7%
Office and Consumer Products 11.2% 14.2% 13.5%
Other specialty converting businesses 2.3% (10.4%) (4.2%)
Total Company 6.5% 2.9% 4.8%
(1) Earnings before interest and taxes, restructuring and asset impairment charges, and other items
detailed in Attachments A-3 and A-4 of Exhibit 99.1.
1Q10 1Q09 4Q09
Margin Analysis
April 27, 2010
First Quarter 2010 Financial Review and Analysis
|
Key Factors Impacting Margin
Gross profit margin improved 420 basis points vs. prior year to 28.4% due to
increased volume and the benefits of restructuring and productivity initiatives
Marketing, general and administrative (MG&A) expense ratio increased by
60 basis points compared to the prior year
Absolute MG&A increased approx. $36 mil. compared to the prior year
Currency translation represented $10 mil. increase vs. prior year
Variable costs associated with higher volume, along with increased
growth-related and infrastructure investment, were partially offset by
restructuring and productivity initiatives
Sequentially, MG&A was approximately flat
April 27, 2010
First Quarter 2010 Financial Review and Analysis
9
|
10
First Quarter Segment Overview
PRESSURE-SENSITIVE MATERIALS
Reported sales of $897 mil., up 11% compared with prior year
Organic sales growth of approx. 8%
Rate of change in sales (organic basis) for roll materials business, by region:
Europe: mid single-digit increase
North America: mid single-digit increase
Emerging Markets: greater than 20% increase
Graphics & Reflective sales up low double-digits on an organic basis
Excluding restructuring charges and other items, operating margin increased
410 basis points to 10%
Operating margin increased both year-on-year and sequentially due to
higher volume and the benefits of productivity actions
Recently implemented price increases insufficient to cover rising
inflation; additional price increases are underway
April 27, 2010
First Quarter 2010 Financial Review and Analysis
|
11
First Quarter Segment Overview (continued)
RETAIL INFORMATION SERVICES
Reported sales of $345 mil., up 9% compared with prior year
Organic sales growth of approx. 10%
Q1 comparison benefited from significant inventory destocking in prior
year
Operating margin before restructuring charges and other items increased by
440 basis points to 0.8%, driven by increased volume and restructuring and
productivity initiatives
Introducing new products and improving value added services to increase
market share, while reducing fixed costs and streamlining operations
April 27, 2010
First Quarter 2010 Financial Review and Analysis
|
12
First Quarter Segment Overview (continued)
OFFICE AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Sales of $180 mil., down 2% compared with prior year on both a reported and
organic basis
Excluding restructuring costs, operating margin declined to 11.2% due to
increased spending related to customer programs, as well as higher investment
in consumer promotions and marketing
OTHER SPECIALTY CONVERTING BUSINESSES
Sales of $133 mil., up 13% compared with prior year on both a reported and
organic basis
Excluding restructuring charges, operating margin improved to 2.3% due to
increased volume and restructuring and productivity actions
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One less week in the fiscal year; 13 weeks in
the first quarter vs. 14 in 2009 (represents a
decrease in sales of ~ $50 mil. with a minimal
impact to earnings)
At current rates, currency translation
represents approx. 3% tailwind to reported
sales growth; ~ $10 mil. positive impact to
EBIT vs. 2009
Estimated $70 mil. of incremental restructuring
savings, net of transition costs
Increased investment in new growth
opportunities and infrastructure
Incremental pension expense (~ $10 mil.)
Lower interest expense
Tax rate in the range of 18% to 22%
Restructuring charges of ~ $15 to $20 mil.
Capital expenditures (including IT) of $125 to
$150 mil.
Pension contributions comparable to 2009
(~ $50 mil.)
Reduced cash requirements for restructuring
(~$40 mil., vs. ~$70 mil. in 2009)
January Commentary
April Guidance Assumptions
Reported revenue growth of 5% to 7%
One less week in fiscal year
At current rates, currency translation
represents less than 1% benefit to reported
sales growth, and neutral impact to EBIT
Estimated $70 mil. of incremental restructuring
savings, net of transition costs
Approx. 3% (~ $75 mil.) inflation in overall raw
material costs, partially offset with benefit from
global sourcing strategies, material cost
productivity, and price increases
Increased investment in new growth opportunities
and infrastructure, including higher spend related
to innovation and demand creation in the Office
Products segment
Interest expense of ~ $75 mil.
Tax rate in the range of 18% to 22%
Restructuring charges of ~ $15 to $20 mil.
Capital expenditures (including IT) of $125 to
$150 mil. (D&A ~ $250 mil.)
Pension contributions comparable to 2009
(~ $50 mil.)
Reduced cash requirements for restructuring
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2010 Earnings and Free Cash Flow Guidance
2010
Guidance
Reported (GAAP) Earnings Per Share
$2.38 - $2.68
Add Back:
Estimated Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges
~ $0.12
Adjusted (non-GAAP) Earnings Per Share
$2.50 to $2.80
Capital Expenditures & Investments in Software
$125 to $150 mil.
Free Cash Flow (before dividends)
$300 to $350 mil.
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Exhibit 99.3
Brad A. Alford Elected to Avery Dennison Board of Directors
PASADENA, Calif., Apr 22, 2010 Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today announced that its
board of directors has elected Brad A. Alford, chairman and chief executive officer of Nestlé USA,
to the board.
We are fortunate to have Brad Alford join our board, said Dean A. Scarborough, chairman,
president and chief executive officer of Avery Dennison. As the leader of a U.S. division of the
worlds largest food company, Brad brings to our board a deep understanding of the power of
branding and packaging to create relationships with consumers.
Alfords 29-year career with Nestlé has included leadership positions in Australia and the Oceania
region as well as the United States. He became chairman and CEO of Nestlé USA in 2006.
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Alford holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and
Marketing from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science from Miami University of Ohio. He
serves on the Board of the Grocery Manufacturers Association.
About Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison is a recognized industry leader that develops innovative identification and
decorative solutions for businesses and consumers worldwide. The Companys products include
pressure-sensitive labeling materials; graphics imaging media; retail apparel ticketing and
branding systems; RFID inlays and tags; office products; specialty tapes; and a variety of
specialized labels for automotive, industrial and durable goods applications. A FORTUNE 500 Company
with sales of $6 billion in 2009, Avery Dennison is based in Pasadena, California and has employees
in over 60 countries. For more information, visit www.averydennison.com.