Form 10-K
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

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

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2011

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

Commission file number 1-1657

CRANE CO.

 

State of incorporation:

Delaware

 

I.R.S. Employer identification

No. 13-1952290

Principal executive office:

100 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (203) 363-7300

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00   New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.                                                 ¨

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Based on the closing stock price of $49.41 on June 30, 2011, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by nonaffiliates of the registrant was $2,351,273,275.

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $1.00, was 57,771,364 at January 31, 2012.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the proxy statement for the annual shareholders’ meeting to be held on April 23, 2012

are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.


Table of Contents

Crane Co.

Form 10-K

For The Year Ended December 31, 2011

Index

 

         Page
Part I
Item 1.  

Business

   4
Item 1A.  

Risk Factors

   10
Item 1B.  

Unresolved Staff Comments

   14
Item 2.  

Properties

   15
Item 3.  

Legal Proceedings

   15
Item 4.  

Mine Safety Disclosures

   15
Part II
Item 5.  

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

   16
Item 6.  

Selected Financial Data

   17
Item 7.  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   18
Item 7A.  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   32
Item 8.  

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

   32
Item 9.  

Changes in and Disagreement with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

   63
Item 9A.  

Controls and Procedures

   63
Item 9B.  

Other Information

   64
Part III
Item 10.  

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

   65
Item 11.  

Executive Compensation

   65
Item 12.  

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

   65
Item 13.  

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

   65
Item 14.  

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

   65
Part IV
Item 15.  

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

   66

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains information about us, some of which includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical information or statements about our current condition. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of terms such as “believes,” “contemplates,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” or “anticipates,” other similar phrases, or the negatives of these terms.

We have based the forward-looking statements relating to our operations on our current expectations, estimates and projections about us and the markets we serve. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. These statements should be considered in conjunction with the discussion in Part I, the information set forth under Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and with the discussion of the business included in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” We have based many of these forward-looking statements on assumptions about future events that may prove to be inaccurate. Accordingly, our actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what we have expressed or forecast in the forward-looking statements. Any differences could result from a variety of factors, including the following:

 

   

The effect of changes in economic conditions in the markets in which we operate, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in raw material prices and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers;

   

Economic, social and political instability, currency fluctuation and other risks of doing business outside of the United States;

 

   

Competitive pressures, including the need for technology improvement, successful new product development and introduction and any inability to pass increased costs of raw materials to customers;

 

   

Our ability to successfully integrate recent acquisitions;

 

   

Our ability to successfully value acquisition candidates;

 

   

Our ongoing need to attract and retain highly qualified personnel and key management;

 

   

The ability of the U.S. government to terminate our contracts;

 

   

The outcomes of legal proceedings, claims and contract disputes;

 

   

Adverse effects on our business and results of operations, as a whole, as a result of increases in asbestos claims or the cost of defending and settling such claims;

 

   

Adverse effects as a result of further increases in environmental remediation activities, costs and related claims;

 

   

Investment performance of our pension plan assets and fluctuations in interest rates, which may affect the amount and timing of future pension plan contributions; and

 

   

The effect of changes in tax, environmental and other laws and regulations in the United States and other countries in which we operate.

 

 

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Part I

Reference herein to “Crane”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Crane Co. and its subsidiaries unless the context specifically states or implies otherwise. Amounts in the following discussion are presented in millions, except employee, share and per share data, or unless otherwise stated.

Item 1. Business.

We are a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Comprised of five segments – Aerospace & Electronics, Engineered Materials, Merchandising Systems, Fluid Handling and Controls – our businesses give us a substantial presence in focused niche markets, producing attractive returns and excess cash flow. Our primary markets are aerospace, defense electronics, non-residential construction, recreational vehicle (“RV”), transportation, automated merchandising, chemical, pharmaceutical, oil, gas, power, nuclear, building services and utilities.

Since our founding in 1855, when R.T. Crane resolved “to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness; to avoid all deception and trickery; to deal fairly with both customers and competitors; to be liberal and just toward employees, and to put my whole mind upon the business,” we have been committed to the highest standards of business conduct.

Our strategy is to grow the earnings and cash flows of niche businesses with leading market shares, acquire businesses that fit strategically with existing businesses, aggressively pursue operational and strategic linkages among our businesses, build a performance culture focused on productivity and continuous improvement, continue to attract and retain a committed management team whose interests are directly aligned with those of our shareholders and maintain a focused, efficient corporate structure.

We use a comprehensive set of business processes and operational excellence tools that we call the Crane Business System to drive continuous improvement throughout our businesses. Beginning with a core value of integrity, the Crane Business System incorporates “Voice of the Customer” teachings (specific processes designed to capture our customers’ requirements) and a broad range of operational excellence tools into a disciplined strategy deployment process that drives profitable growth by focusing on continuously improving safety, quality, delivery and cost.

We employ approximately 11,000 people in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Revenues from outside the United States were approximately 42% and 40% in 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Business Segments

For additional information on recent business developments and other information about us and our business, you should refer to the information set forth under the captions, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in Part II, Item 7 of this report, as well as in Part II, Item 8 under Note 13, “Segment Information,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for sales, operating profit and assets employed by each segment.

Aerospace & Electronics

 

 

The Aerospace & Electronics segment has two groups, the Aerospace Group and the Electronics Group. This segment supplies critical components and systems, including original equipment and aftermarket parts, for both the commercial and military aerospace industries. The commercial market accounted for approximately 63% of segment sales in 2011, while sales to the military market were approximately 37% of total sales.

The Aerospace Group’s products are organized into the following solution sets which are designed, manufactured and sold under their respective brand names: Landing Systems (Hydro-Aire), Sensing and Utility Systems (ELDEC), Fluid Management (Lear Romec) and Cabin Systems (P.L. Porter). The Electronics Group products are organized into the following solution sets: Power Solutions (ELDEC, Keltec and Interpoint), Microwave Systems (Signal Technology and Merrimac) and Microelectronics (Interpoint).

The Landing Systems solution set includes aircraft brake control and anti-skid systems, including electro-hydraulic servo valves and manifolds, embedded software and rugged electronic controls, hydraulic control valves, landing gear sensors, and electrical braking as original equipment to the commercial transport, business, regional, general aviation, military and government aerospace, repair and overhaul markets. This solution set also includes similar systems for the retrofit of aircraft with improved systems as well as replacement parts for systems installed as original equipment by aircraft manufacturers. All of these solution sets are proprietary to us and are custom designed to the requirements and specifications of the aircraft manufacturer or program contractor. These systems and replacement parts are sold directly to aircraft manufacturers, Tier 1 integrators (companies which make products specifically for an aircraft manufacturer), airlines, governments and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) organizations. Manufacturing for Landing Systems is located in Burbank, California.

The Sensing and Utility Systems solution set includes custom position indication and control systems, proximity sensors, and pressure sensors for the commercial business, regional and general aviation, military, MRO and electronics markets. These products are custom designed for specific aircraft to meet technically demanding requirements of the aerospace industry. Our Sensing and Utility Systems products are manufactured at facilities in Lynnwood, Washington and Lyon, France.

Our Fluid Management solution set includes lubrication and fuel pumps and fuel flow meters for aircraft and radar cooling systems for the commercial and military aerospace industries. It also includes fuel boost and transfer pumps for commuter and business aircraft. Our Fluid Management products are manufactured at three facilities located in Elyria, Ohio; Burbank, California; and Lynnwood, Washington.

Our Cabin Systems solution set includes motion control products for airline seating. We manufacture both electromechanical actuation and hydraulic/mechanical actuation solutions for aircraft seating, selling directly to seat manufacturers and to the airlines. Our Cabin Systems solutions are primarily manufactured in Burbank, California.

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traveling wave tube (“TWT”) transmitters and power for TWT and solid state transmitters and amplifiers for a broad array of applications predominantly in the defense, commercial aerospace and space markets. These products are used to provide power for avionics, weapons systems, radar, electronic warfare suites, communications systems, data links, aircraft utilities systems, emergency power, bulk ac/dc power conversion and motor pulse power. Products range from standard modules to full custom designed power management and distribution systems. We supply our products to commercial aerospace and space prime contractors, Tier 1 integrators and U.S. Department of Defense prime contractors and foreign allied defense organizations. Facilities are located in Redmond and Lynnwood, Washington; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; and Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Our Microwave Systems solution set includes sophisticated electronic radio frequency components and subsystems and specialty components and materials. These products are used in defense and space electronics applications that include radar, electronic warfare suites, communications systems and data links. We supply many U.S. Department of Defense prime contractors and foreign allied defense organizations with products that enable missile seekers and guidance systems, aircraft sensors for tactical and intelligence applications, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, communications and self-protect capabilities for naval vessels, sensors and communications capability on unmanned aerial systems and applications for combat troops. Facilities are located in Beverly, Massachusetts; Chandler, Arizona; West Caldwell, New Jersey; San Jose, Costa Rica; and Norwalk, Connecticut.

Our Microelectronics solution set, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, designs, manufactures and sells custom miniature (hybrid) electronic circuits for applications in medical, military and commercial aerospace industries.

The Aerospace & Electronics segment employed approximately 2,800 people and had assets of $514 million at December 31, 2011. The order backlog totaled $411 million and $432 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Engineered Materials

The Engineered Materials segment manufactures fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels for the transportation industry, in refrigerated and dry-van trailers and truck bodies, RVs, industrial building applications and the commercial construction industry for food processing, restaurants and supermarket applications. Engineered Materials sells the majority of its products directly to trailer and RV manufacturers and uses distributors and retailers to serve the commercial construction market. Manufacturing facilities are located in Joliet, Illinois; Jonesboro, Arkansas; Florence, Kentucky; Goshen, Indiana; and Alton, England.

The Engineered Materials segment employed approximately 630 people and had assets of $245 million at December 31, 2011. The order backlog totaled $11 million and $12 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Merchandising Systems

The Merchandising Systems segment is comprised of two businesses, Vending Solutions and Payment Solutions.

Our Vending Solutions business, which is primarily engaged in the design and manufacture of vending equipment and related sol-

utions, creates customer value through innovation by improving consumer experience and store profitability. Our products, which include a full line of vending options, including those for food, snack, coffee and cold beverages, are sold to vending operators and food and beverage companies throughout the world. Vending Solutions has leading positions in both the direct and indirect distribution channels. Our solutions include vending management software and online solutions to help customers operate their businesses more profitably, become more competitive and increase cash flow for continued business investment. During 2009, facility consolidation activities resulted in the closure of the St. Louis, Missouri manufacturing facility. Consolidation activities were completed in 2010. Production facilities for Vending Solutions are located in Williston, South Carolina and Chippenham, England.

Our Payment Solutions business provides high technology products serving four global vertical markets: Retail, Vending, Gaming and Transportation. Our payment systems solutions for these markets include coin accepters and dispensers, coin hoppers, coin recyclers, bill validators and bill recyclers. Major facilities are located in Manchester, England; Buxtehude, Germany; Concord, Ontario, Canada; Kiev, Ukraine; and Salem, New Hampshire.

The Merchandising Systems segment employed approximately 1,680 people and had assets of $409 million at December 31, 2011. Order backlog totaled $15 million and $30 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Fluid Handling

The Fluid Handling segment is a provider of highly engineered fluid handling equipment, such as valves, lined pipe and pumps, for critical performance applications that require high reliability. The segment operates through vertically focused end-market businesses consisting of the Crane Valve Group (“Valve Group”), Crane Pumps & Systems and Crane Supply.

The Valve Group business includes: Crane ChemPharma Flow Solutions (“Crane ChemPharma”), Crane Energy Flow Solutions (“Crane Energy”) and Building Services & Utilities.

The Valve Group is a global manufacturer of critical on/off process valves for demanding applications in industrial end markets, as well as innovative valves, coupling and gas components for commercial construction and utilities end markets. Products and services include a wide variety of valves, corrosion-resistant plastic-lined pipe, pipe fittings, couplings, connectors, actuators and valve testing. Markets served include the chemical processing, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, nuclear, mining, water and wastewater, general industrial and commercial construction industries. Products are sold under the trade names Crane, Saunders, Jenkins, Pacific, Xomox, Krombach, DEPA, ELRO, REVO, Flowseal, Centerline, Stockham, Wask, Viking Johnson, IAT, Hattersley, NABIC, Sperryn, Wade, Rhodes, Brownall, Resistoflex, Duochek and WTA. Facilities and sales/service centers are located in the United States, as well as in Australia, Austria, Canada, China, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates and Wales.

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broad customer base that includes industrial, municipal, and commercial water and wastewater, commercial heating, ventilation and air-conditioning industries, original equipment manufacturers and military applications. Crane Pumps & Systems has facilities in Piqua, Ohio; Bramalea, Ontario, Canada; and Zhejiang, China.

Crane Supply, a distributor of valves, fittings, piping and plumbing supplies, maintains 31 distribution facilities throughout Canada.

The Fluid Handling segment employed approximately 5,150 people and had assets of $909 million at December 31, 2011. Order backlog totaled $314 million and $272 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Controls

The Controls segment provides customer solutions for sensing and control applications and has special expertise in control solutions for difficult and hazardous environments. It includes three businesses: Barksdale (valves and pressure, temperature and level sensors); Azonix (ultra-rugged computers, mobile rugged displays, measurement and control systems and intelligent data acquisition products); and Crane Environmental (specialized water purification solutions).

The Controls segment employed approximately 440 people and had assets of $64 million at December 31, 2011. Order backlog totaled $27 million and $22 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Acquisitions

We have completed seven acquisitions since the beginning of 2007.

In July 2011, we completed the acquisition of W. T. Armatur GmbH & Co. KG (“WTA”), a manufacturer of bellows sealed globe valves, as well as certain types of specialty valves, for chemical, fertilizer and thermal oil applications for a purchase price of $37 million in cash, and $1 million of assumed debt. WTA’s 2010 sales were approximately $21 million. WTA is being integrated into Crane ChemPharma within our Fluid Handling segment. Goodwill for this acquisition amounted to $12 million.

During 2010, we completed two acquisitions at a total cost of approximately $144 million, including the repayment of $3 million of assumed debt. Goodwill for the 2010 acquisitions amounted to $51 million.

In December 2010, we completed the acquisition of Money Controls, a leading producer of a broad range of payment systems and associated products for the gaming, amusement, transportation and retail markets. Money Controls’ 2010 full-year sales were approximately $64 million, and the purchase price was approximately $90 million, net of cash acquired of $3 million. Money Controls is being integrated into the Payment Solutions business within our Merchandising Systems segment.

In February 2010, we completed the acquisition of Merrimac Industries, Inc. (“Merrimac”), a designer and manufacturer of RF Microwave components, subsystem assemblies and micro-multifunction modules. Merrimac’s 2009 sales were approximately $32 million, and the aggregate purchase price was $54 million in cash, including the repayment of $3 million of assumed debt. Merrimac has been integrated into the Electronics Group within our Aerospace & Electronics segment.

During 2008, we completed two acquisitions at a total cost of $79 million in cash and the assumption of $17 million of net debt. Goodwill for the 2008 acquisitions amounted to $14 million.

In December 2008, we acquired all of the capital stock of the Krombach Group of Companies (“Krombach”). Krombach is a leading manufacturer of specialty valve flow solutions for the power, oil and gas, and chemical markets. Krombach’s 2008 full year sales were approximately $100 million, and the purchase price was $51 million in cash and the assumption of $17 million of net debt. Krombach has been integrated into the Crane Energy business within our Fluid Handling segment.

In September 2008, we acquired all of the capital stock of Delta Fluid Products Limited (“Delta”), a leading designer and manufacturer of regulators and fire safe valves for the gas industry, and safety valves and air vent valves for the building services market, for $28 million in cash. Delta had full year sales of $39 million in 2008 and has been integrated into the Building Services & Utilities business within our Fluid Handling segment.

During 2007, we completed two acquisitions at a total cost of $65 million. Goodwill for the 2007 acquisitions amounted to $29 million.

In September 2007, we acquired the composite panel business of Owens Corning, which produces, among other products, high gloss fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels used in the manufacture of RVs. The purchase price was $38 million in cash. The acquired business had $40 million of sales in 2006 and has been integrated into our Engineered Materials segment.

In August 2007, we acquired the Mobile Rugged Business of Kontron America, Inc., which produces computers, electronics and flat panel displays for harsh environment applications. The purchase price was $26.6 million. The acquired business had sales of $25 million in 2006 and has been integrated into the Azonix business within our Controls segment.

Divestitures

In July 2010, we sold Wireless Monitoring Systems (“WMS”) to Textron Systems for $3 million. WMS was included in our Controls segment. WMS had sales of $3 million in 2009.

During 2009, we sold General Technology Corporation (“GTC”) to IEC Electronics Corp. for $14 million. GTC, also known as Crane Electronic Manufacturing Services, was included in our Aerospace & Electronics segment, as part of the Electronics Group. GTC had $26 million in sales in 2009.

In December 2007, together with our partner, Emerson Electric Co., we sold the Industrial Motion Control, LLC (“IMC”) joint venture, generating proceeds to us of $33 million. Our investment in IMC was $29 million.

Competitive Conditions

Our lines of business are conducted under highly competitive conditions in each of the geographic and product areas they serve. Because of the diversity of the classes of products manufactured and sold, they do not compete with the same companies in all geographic or product areas. Accordingly, it is not possible to estimate the precise number of competitors or to identify our competitive

 

 

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position, although we believe that we are a principal competitor in many of our markets. Our principal method of competition is production of quality products at competitive prices delivered in a timely and efficient manner.

Our products have primary application in the aerospace, defense electronics, non-residential construction, RV, transportation, automated merchandising, chemical, pharmaceutical, oil, gas, power, nuclear, building services and utilities. As such, our revenues are dependent upon numerous unpredictable factors, including changes in market demand, general economic conditions and capital spending. Because these products are also sold in a wide variety of markets and applications, we do not believe we can reliably quantify or predict the possible effects upon our business resulting from such changes.

Our engineering and product development activities are directed primarily toward improvement of existing products and adaptation of existing products to particular customer requirements as well as the development of new products. We own numerous patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and licenses to intellectual property, no one of which is of such importance that termination would materially affect our business. From time to time, however, we do engage in litigation to protect our intellectual property.

Research and Development

Research and development costs are expensed when incurred. These costs were $64.2 million, $65.9 million and $98.7 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and were incurred primarily by the Aerospace & Electronics segment.

Our Customers

No customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues in 2011, 2010 or 2009.

Raw Materials

Our manufacturing operations employ a wide variety of raw materials, including steel, copper, cast iron, electronic components, aluminum, plastics and various petroleum-based products. We purchase raw materials from a large number of independent sources around the world. Although market forces have generally caused increases in the costs of steel, copper and petroleum-based products, there have been no raw materials shortages that have had a material adverse impact on our business, and we believe that we will generally be able to obtain adequate supplies of major raw material requirements or reasonable substitutes at reasonable costs.

Seasonal Nature of Business

Our business does not experience significant seasonality.

Government Contracts

We have agreements relating to the sale of products to government entities, primarily involving products in our Aerospace & Electronics segment and our Fluid Handling segment. As a result, we are subject to various statutes and regulations that apply to companies doing business with the government. The laws and regulations governing government contracts differ from those governing private contracts. For example, some government contracts require

disclosure of cost and pricing data and impose certain sourcing conditions that are not applicable to private contracts. Our failure to comply with these laws could result in suspension of these contracts, criminal or civil sanctions, administrative penalties and fines or suspension or debarment from government contracting or subcontracting for a period of time. For a further discussion of risks related to compliance with government contracting requirements; please refer to “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”

Financing

In September 2007, we entered into a five-year, $300 million Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as subsequently amended, the “facility”), which is due to expire on September 26, 2012. The facility allows us to borrow, repay, or to the extent permitted by the agreement, prepay and re-borrow at any time prior to the stated maturity date, and the loan proceeds may be used for general corporate purposes including financing for acquisitions. Interest is based on, at our option, (1) a LIBOR-based formula that is dependent in part on the Company’s credit rating (LIBOR plus 105 basis points as of the date of this Report; up to a maximum of LIBOR plus 145 basis points), or (2) the greatest of (i) the JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.’s prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds rate plus 50 basis points, (iii) a formula based on the three-month CD Rate plus 100 basis points or (iv) an adjusted LIBOR rate plus 100 basis points. The facility was not used in 2011 and was only used for letter of credit purposes in 2010 and 2009. The facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this type, including the absence of a material adverse effect and limitations on us and our subsidiaries with respect to indebtedness, liens, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, sales of all or substantially all assets, transactions with affiliates and hedging arrangements. The facility also provides for customary events of default, including failure to pay principal, interest or fees when due, failure to comply with covenants, the fact that any representation or warranty made by us is false in any material respect, default under certain other indebtedness, certain insolvency or receivership events affecting us and our subsidiaries, certain ERISA events, material judgments and a change in control. The agreement contains a leverage ratio covenant requiring a ratio of total debt to total capitalization of less than or equal to 65%. At December 31, 2011, our ratio was 33%. We intend to enter into an updated credit agreement prior to the expiration of the facility.

In November 2006, we issued notes having an aggregate principal amount of $200 million. The notes are unsecured, senior obligations that mature on November 15, 2036 and bear interest at 6.55% per annum, payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The notes have no sinking fund requirement but may be redeemed, in whole or part, at our option. These notes do not contain any material debt covenants or cross default provisions. If there is a change in control, and if as a consequence, the notes are rated below investment grade by both Moody’s Investors Service and Standard & Poor’s, then holders of the notes may require us to repurchase them, in whole or in part, for 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

In September 2003, we issued $200 million of 5.50% notes that mature on September 15, 2013. The notes are unsecured, senior obligations with interest payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The notes have no sinking fund

 

 

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requirement but may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at our option. These notes do not contain any material debt covenants or cross default provisions.

Available Information

We file annual, quarterly and current reports and amendments to these reports, proxy statements and other information with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). You may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers, like us, that file electronically with the SEC. The address of the SEC’s website is www.sec.gov.

We also make our filings available free of charge through our Internet website, as soon as reasonably practicable after filing such material electronically with, or furnishing such material to the SEC. Also posted on our website are our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Standards for Director Independence, Crane Co. Code of Ethics and the charters and a brief description of each of the Audit Committee, the Management Organization and Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee. These items are available in the “Investors – Corporate Governance” section of our website at www.craneco.com. The content of our website is not part of this report.

 

 

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Executive Officers of the Registrant

 

Name   Position   Business Experience During Past Five Years   Age  

Executive

Officer Since

Eric C. Fast   President and
Chief Executive Officer
  President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director since 2001.   62   1999
Max H. Mitchell  

Executive Vice President,

Chief Operating Officer

and Group President, Fluid Handling

  Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer since May 2011. Group President, Fluid Handling since 2005.   48   2004
Curtis A. Baron, Jr.   Vice President, Controller   Vice President, Controller since December 2011. Assistant Controller from August 2007 to December 2011. Assistant Controller at Paxar Corp. from May 2005 to August 2007.   42   2011
David E. Bender  

Group President,

Aerospace &

Electronics

  Group President, Aerospace & Electronics Group since July 2011. President, Electronics Group of Aerospace & Electronics since 2005.   52   2007
Thomas J. Craney  

Group President,

Engineered Materials

  Group President, Engineered Materials since May 2007. Vice President of Sales, North American Building Materials with Owens Corning from 2005 to 2007.   56   2007
Augustus I. duPont  

Vice President, General

Counsel and Secretary

  Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since 1996.   60   1996
Bradley L. Ellis  

Group President,

Merchandising Systems

  Group President, Merchandising Systems since 2003. Vice President, Crane Business System from March 2009 to December 2011.   43   2000
Elise M. Kopczick  

Vice President,

Human Resources

  Vice President, Human Resources since 2001.   58   2001
Andrew L. Krawitt   Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer   Vice President, Treasurer since 2006 and Principal Financial Officer since May 2010.   46   2006
Richard A. Maue   Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer   Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer since August 2007 and Controller from August 2007 to December 2011. Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Paxar Corporation from 2005 to August 2007.   41   2007
Anthony D. Pantaleoni   Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety   Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety since 1989.   57   1989
Thomas J. Perlitz  

Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Group

President, Controls

  Vice President, Corporate Strategy since March 2009 and Group President, Controls since October 2008. Vice President, Operational Excellence from 2005 to March 2009.   43   2005
Kristian R. Salovaara   Vice President, Business Development   Vice President, Business Development since May 2011. Managing Director at FBR Capital Markets & Co. from September 2009 to May 2011. Founding Partner at Watch Hill Partners, LLC from 2004 to September 2009.   51   2011
Edward S. Switter   Vice President, Tax   Vice President, Tax since 2011. Director Global Tax from 2010 to 2011. Director of Tax from 2006 to 2010.   37   2011

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors.

The following is a description of what we consider the key challenges and risks confronting our business. This discussion should be considered in conjunction with the discussion under the caption “Forward-Looking Information” preceding Part I, the information set forth under Item 1, “Business” and with the discussion of the business included in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” These risks comprise the material risks of which we are aware. If any of the events or developments described below or elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, or in any documents that we subsequently file publicly were to occur, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Risks Relating to Our Business

We are subject to numerous lawsuits for asbestos-related personal injury, and costs associated with these lawsuits may adversely affect our results of operations, cash flow and financial position.

We are subject to numerous lawsuits for asbestos-related personal injury. Estimation of our ultimate exposure for asbestos-related claims is subject to significant uncertainties, as there are multiple variables that can affect the timing, severity and quantity of claims. Our estimate of the future expense of these claims is derived from assumptions with respect to future claims, settlement and defense costs which are based on experience during the last few years and which may not prove reliable as predictors. A significant upward or downward trend in the number of claims filed, depending on the nature of the alleged injury, the jurisdiction where filed and the quality of the product identification, or a significant upward or downward trend in the costs of defending claims, could change the estimated liability, as would substantial adverse verdicts at trial or on appeal. A legislative solution or a structured settlement transaction could also change the estimated liability. These uncertainties may result in us incurring future charges or increases to income to adjust the carrying value of recorded liabilities and assets, particularly if the number of claims and settlements and defense costs escalates or if legislation or another alternative solution is implemented; however, we are currently unable to predict such future events. The resolution of these claims may take many years, and the effect on results of operations, cash flow and financial position in any given period from a revision to these estimates could be material.

As of December 31, 2011, we were one of a number of defendants in cases involving approximately 59,000 pending claims filed in various state and federal courts that allege injury or death as a result of exposure to asbestos. See Note 10, “Commitments and Contingencies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on:

 

   

Our pending claims;

 

   

Our historical settlement and defense costs for asbestos claims;

 

   

The liability we have recorded in our financial statements for pending and reasonably anticipated asbestos claims through 2021;

   

The asset we have recorded in our financial statements related to our estimated insurance coverage for asbestos claims; and

 

   

Uncertainties related to our net asbestos liability.

We have recorded a liability for pending and reasonably anticipated asbestos claims through 2021, and while it is probable that this amount will change and that we may incur additional liabilities for asbestos claims after 2021, which additional liabilities may be significant, we cannot reasonably estimate the amount of such additional liabilities at this time. In the fourth quarter of 2011, we updated and extended the estimate of our asbestos liability and recorded an additional pre-tax provision of $242 million ($157 million after-tax), which includes the netting effect of a corresponding insurance receivable of $44 million.

Macroeconomic fluctuations may harm our business, results of operations and stock price.

Beginning in the second half of 2008 and through 2009, the global economy slowed dramatically as a result of a variety of problems, including turmoil in the credit and financial markets, concerns regarding the stability and viability of major financial institutions, the state of the housing markets and volatility in fuel prices and worldwide stock markets. Restrictions on credit availability have and could continue to adversely affect the ability of our customers to obtain financing for significant purchases and could result in decreases in or cancellation of orders for our products and services as well as impact the ability of our customers to make payments. Similarly, credit restrictions may adversely affect our supplier base and increase the potential for one or more of our suppliers to experience financial distress or bankruptcy. While economic conditions improved during 2010 and 2011, the overall rate of recovery experienced during the year was uneven and uncertainty continues to exist over the stability of the recovery. Contributing factors include persistent high unemployment in the U.S. and Europe, a weak U.S. and European housing market, government budget reduction plans and concerns over the deepening European sovereign debt crisis. A return to unfavorable economic conditions, or even an increase in economic uncertainty, could harm our business by adversely affecting our revenues, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. See “Specific Risks Relating to Our Business Segments”.

Our operations expose us to the risk of environmental liabilities, costs, litigation and violations that could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and reputation.

Our operations are subject to environmental laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which they operate, which impose limitations on the discharge of pollutants into the ground, air and water and establish standards for the generation, treatment, use, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes. We must also comply with various health and safety regulations in the United States and abroad in connection with our operations. Failure to comply with any of these laws could result in civil and criminal, monetary and non-monetary penalties and damage to our reputation. In addition, we cannot provide assurance that our costs related to remedial efforts or alleged environmental damage associated with past or current waste disposal practices or other hazardous materials handling practices will not exceed our estimates or adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow. For exam-

 

 

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ple, during the fourth quarter of 2011, we recorded a charge of $30 million, related to our expected liability at the Goodyear, Arizona Superfund site pursuant to an increase in certain remediation activities.

Our businesses are subject to extensive governmental regulation; failure to comply with those regulations could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and reputation.

We are required to comply with various import and export control laws, which may affect our transactions with certain customers, particularly in our Aerospace & Electronics and Fluid Handling segments, as discussed more fully under “Specific Risks Relating to Our Business Segments”. In certain circumstances, export control and economic sanctions regulations may prohibit the export of certain products, services and technologies, and in other circumstances we may be required to obtain an export license before exporting the controlled item. A failure to comply with these requirements might result in suspension of these contracts and suspension or debarment from government contracting or subcontracting. In addition, failure to comply with any of these regulations could result in civil and criminal, monetary and non-monetary penalties, fines, disruptions to our business, limitations on our ability to export products and services, and damage to our reputation.

The prices of our raw materials can fluctuate dramatically, which may adversely affect our profitability.

The costs of certain raw materials that are critical to our profitability are volatile. This volatility can have a significant impact on our profitability. In our Engineered Materials segment, for example, profits could be adversely affected by further increases in resin and fiberglass material costs and by the inability on the part of the businesses to maintain their position in product cost and functionality against competing materials. The costs in our Fluid Handling and Merchandising Systems segments similarly are affected by fluctuations in the price of metals such as steel and copper. While we have taken actions aimed at securing an adequate supply of raw materials at prices which are favorable to us, if the prices of critical raw materials continue to increase, our operating costs could be negatively affected.

Our ability to obtain parts and raw materials from our suppliers is uncertain, and any disruptions or delays in our supply chain could negatively affect our results of operations.

Our operations require significant amounts of important parts and raw materials. We are engaged in a continuous, company-wide effort to concentrate our purchases of parts and raw materials on fewer suppliers, and to obtain parts from suppliers in low-cost countries where possible. If we are unable to procure these parts or raw materials, our operations may be disrupted, or we could experience a delay or halt in certain of our manufacturing operations. We believe that our supply management and production practices are based on an appropriate balancing of the foreseeable risks and the costs of alternative practices. Nonetheless, supplier capacity constraints, supplier production disruptions, supplier financial condition, price volatility or the unavailability of some raw materials may have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

Demand for our products is variable and subject to factors beyond our control, which could result in unanticipated events significantly impacting our results of operations.

A substantial portion of our sales is concentrated in industries that are cyclical in nature or subject to market conditions which may cause customer demand for our products to be volatile. These industries often are subject to fluctuations in domestic and international economies as well as to currency fluctuations and inflationary pressures. Reductions in the business levels of these industries would reduce the sales and profitability of the affected business segments. In our Aerospace & Electronics segment, for example, a significant decline in demand for air travel, or a decline in airline profitability generally, could result in reduced orders for aircraft and could also cause airlines to reduce their purchases of repair parts from our businesses. Our Aerospace businesses could also be impacted to the extent that major aircraft manufacturers encountered production problems, or if pricing pressure from aircraft customers caused the manufacturers to press their suppliers to lower prices. In our Engineered Materials segment, sales and profits could be affected by declines in demand for truck trailers, RVs, or building products. In our Fluid Handling segment, a slower recovery of the economy or major markets could reduce sales and profits, particularly if projects for which these businesses are suppliers or bidders are cancelled or delayed. Results at our Merchandising Systems segment could be affected by sustained low employment levels, office occupancy rates and factors affecting vending operator profitability such as higher fuel, confection and borrowing costs. Results in our Controls segment could decline because of an unanticipated decline in demand for the businesses’ products from the oil and gas or heavy truck markets, or from unforeseen product obsolescence.

We could face potential product liability or warranty claims, we may not accurately estimate costs related to such claims, and we may not have sufficient insurance coverage available to cover such claims.

Our products are used in a wide variety of commercial applications and certain residential applications. We face an inherent business risk of exposure to product liability or other claims in the event our products are alleged to be defective or that the use of our products is alleged to have resulted in harm to others or to property. We may in the future incur liability if product liability lawsuits against us are successful. Moreover, any such lawsuits, whether or not successful, could result in adverse publicity to us, which could cause our sales to decline.

In addition, consistent with industry practice, we provide warranties on many of our products and we may experience costs of warranty or breach of contract claims if our products have defects in manufacture or design or they do not meet contractual specifications. We estimate our future warranty costs based on historical trends and product sales, but we may fail to accurately estimate those costs and thereby fail to establish adequate warranty reserves for them.

We maintain insurance coverage to protect us against product liability claims, but that coverage may not be adequate to cover all claims that may arise or we may not be able to maintain adequate insurance coverage in the future at an acceptable cost. Any liability not covered by insurance or that exceeds our established reserves could materially and adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.

 

 

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We may be unable to improve productivity, reduce costs and align manufacturing capacity with customer demand.

We are committed to continuous productivity improvement and continue to evaluate opportunities to reduce costs, simplify or improve global processes, and increase the reliability of order fulfillment and satisfaction of customer needs. In order to operate more efficiently and control costs, from time to time we execute restructuring activities, which include workforce reductions and facility consolidations. For example, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008 and through 2009, in response to disruptions in the credit markets and a substantially weakened global economy, we implemented a broad-based restructuring program and drove general cost reduction activities in order to align our cost base to then lower levels of demand. Through 2010 and 2011, we maintained our reduced cost structure and focus on productivity. However, our failure to respond to potential declines in global demand for our products and services and properly align our cost base would have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.

We may be unable to successfully develop and introduce new products, which would limit our ability to grow and maintain our competitive position and adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.

Our growth depends, in part, on continued sales of existing products, as well as the successful development and introduction of new products, which face the uncertainty of customer acceptance and reaction from competitors. Any delay in the development or launch of a new product could result in our not being the first to market, which could compromise our competitive position. Further, the development and introduction of new products may require us to make investments in specialized personnel and capital equipment, increase marketing efforts and reallocate resources away from other uses. We also may need to modify our systems and strategy in light of new products that we develop. If we are unable to develop and introduce new products in a cost-effective manner or otherwise manage effectively the operations related to new products, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted.

Pension expense and pension contributions associated with the Company’s retirement benefit plans may fluctuate significantly depending upon changes in actuarial assumptions and future market performance of plan assets.

A significant portion of our current and retired employee population is covered by pension and post-retirement benefit plans, the costs of which are dependent upon various assumptions, including estimates of rates of return on benefit related assets, discount rates for future payment obligations, rates of future cost growth and trends for future costs. In addition, funding requirements for benefit obligations of our pension and post-retirement benefit plans are subject to legislative and other government regulatory actions. Variances from these estimates could have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flow.

For example, the volatility in the financial markets resulted in lower than expected returns on our pension assets in 2008, which resulted in higher pension expense and contributions in subsequent years. We recorded pension expense of $6 million, $14

million and $18 in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, related to our defined-benefit pension plans. In addition, we contributed $47 million, $42 million and $33 million to our defined-benefit pension plans in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, of which $30 million, $25 million and $17 million were made on a discretionary basis to our U.S. defined benefit plan in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, to improve the funded status of this plan. Based on current actuarial calculations, we expect our pension expense and contributions in 2012 to be approximately $20 million and $5 million, respectively.

We may be unable to identify or to complete acquisitions, or to successfully integrate the businesses we acquire.

We have evaluated, and expect to continue to evaluate, a wide array of potential acquisition transactions. Our acquisition program attempts to address the potential risks inherent in assessing the value, strengths, weaknesses, contingent or other liabilities, systems of internal control and potential profitability of acquisition candidates, as well as other challenges such as retaining the employees and integrating the operations of the businesses we acquire. Integrating acquired operations, such as the recent acquisitions of WTA and Money Controls, involves significant risks and uncertainties, including:

 

   

Maintenance of uniform standards, controls, policies and procedures;

 

   

Distraction of management’s attention from normal business operations during the integration process;

 

   

Expenses associated with the integration efforts; and

 

   

Unidentified issues not discovered in the due diligence process, including legal contingencies.

There can be no assurance that suitable acquisition opportunities will be available in the future, that we will continue to acquire businesses or that any business acquired will be integrated successfully or prove profitable, which could adversely impact our growth rate. Our ability to achieve our growth goals depends in part upon our ability to identify and successfully acquire and integrate companies and businesses at appropriate prices and realize anticipated cost savings.

We face significant competition which may adversely impact our results of operations and financial position in the future.

While we are a principal competitor in most of our markets, all of our markets are highly competitive. The competitors in many of our business segments can be expected in the future to improve technologies, reduce costs and develop and introduce new products, and the ability of our business segments to achieve similar advances will be important to our competitive positions. Competitive pressures, including those discussed above, could cause one or more of our business segments to lose market share or could result in significant price erosion, either of which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

We conduct a substantial portion of our business outside the United States and face risks inherent in non-domestic operations.

Net sales and assets related to our operations outside the United States were 42% and 37% in 2011, respectively, of our consolidated amounts. These operations and transactions are subject to the risks associated with conducting business internationally, including the

 

 

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risks of currency fluctuations, slower payment of invoices, adverse trade regulations and possible social, economic and political instability in the countries and regions in which we operate. In addition, we expect that non-U.S. sales will continue to account for a significant portion of our revenues for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, declines in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily the euro, the British pound or the Canadian dollar, could adversely affect our reported results, primarily in our Fluid Handling and Merchandising Systems segments, as amounts earned in other countries are translated into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes.

We are dependent on key personnel, and we may not be able to retain our key personnel or hire and retain additional personnel needed for us to sustain and grow our business as planned.

Certain of our business segments and corporate offices are dependent upon highly qualified personnel, and we generally are dependent upon the continued efforts of key management employees. We may have difficulty retaining such personnel or locating and hiring additional qualified personnel. The loss of the services of any of our key personnel, many of whom are not party to employment agreements with us, or our failure to attract and retain other qualified and experienced personnel on acceptable terms could impair our ability to successfully sustain and grow our business, which could impact our results of operations in a materially adverse manner.

If our internal controls are found to be ineffective, our financial results or our stock price may be adversely affected.

We believe that we currently have adequate internal control procedures in place for future periods; however, increased risk of internal control breakdowns generally exists in a business environment that is decentralized. In addition, if our internal control over financial reporting is found to be ineffective, investors may lose confidence in the reliability of our financial statements, which may adversely affect our stock price.

Failure to maintain the security of our information and technology networks, including personally identifiable and other information, non-compliance with our contractual or other legal obligations regarding such information, or a violation of the Company’s privacy and security policies with respect to such information, could adversely affect us.

We are dependent on information technology networks and systems, including the Internet, to process, transmit and store electronic information, and, in the normal course of our business, we collect and retain significant volumes of certain types of personally identifiable and other information pertaining to our customers, stockholders and employees. The legal, regulatory and contractual environment surrounding information security and privacy is constantly evolving and companies that collect and retain such information are under increasing attack by cyber-criminals around the world. A significant actual or potential theft, loss, fraudulent use or misuse of customer, stockholder, employee or our data by cybercrime or otherwise, non-compliance with our contractual or other legal obligations regarding such data or a violation of our privacy and security policies with respect to such data could adversely impact our reputation and could result in costs, fines, litigation or regulatory action against us. Security breaches of this infrastructure can create system disruptions and shutdowns that could result in disruptions to our operations. We cannot be certain that advances in criminal capabilities, new discoveries in the field of cryptography or other developments will not compromise or

breach the technology protecting the networks that access our products and services.

Specific Risks Relating to Our Business Segments

Aerospace & Electronics

Our Aerospace & Electronics segment is particularly affected by economic conditions in the commercial and military aerospace industries which are cyclical in nature and affected by periodic downturns that are beyond our control. Although the operating environment faced by commercial airlines improved in 2011, uncertainty continues to exist. The principal markets for manufacturers of commercial aircraft are large commercial airlines, which could be adversely affected by a number of factors, including current and predicted traffic levels, load factors, aircraft fuel pricing, worldwide airline profits, terrorism, pandemic health issues and general economic conditions. Our commercial business is also affected by the market for business jets which could be adversely impacted by a decline in business travel due to lower corporate profitability. In addition, a portion of this segment’s business is conducted under U.S. government contracts and subcontracts; therefore, a reduction in Congressional appropriations that affect defense spending or the ability of the U.S. government to terminate our contracts could impact the performance of this business. Specifically, as a result of the failure of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (Super Committee) to agree on a deficit reduction plan, mandatory reductions in defense are required under the Budget Control Act. The extent and scope of these cuts is difficult to assess at this time. Any decrease in demand for new aircraft or equipment or use of existing aircraft and equipment will likely result in a decrease in demand of our products and services, and correspondingly, our revenues, thereby adversely affecting our business, financial condition and results of operation. Our sales to military customers are also affected by a continued pressure on U.S. and global defense spending and the level of activity in military flight operations. Furthermore, due to the lengthy research and development cycle involved in bringing commercial and military products to market, we cannot predict the economic conditions that will exist when any new product is complete. In addition, if we are unable to develop and introduce new products in a cost-effective manner or otherwise manage effectively the operations related to new products, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted.

In addition, we are required to comply with various export control laws, which may affect our transactions with certain customers. In certain circumstances, export control and economic sanctions regulations may prohibit the export of certain products, services and technologies, and in other circumstances we may be required to obtain an export license before exporting the controlled item. We are also subject to investigation and audit for compliance with the requirements governing government contracts, including requirements related to procurement integrity, export control, employment practices, the accuracy of records and the recording of costs. A failure to comply with these requirements might result in suspension of these contracts and suspension or debarment from government contracting or subcontracting. Failure to comply with any of these regulations could result in civil and criminal, monetary and non-monetary penalties, fines, disruptions to our business, limitations on our ability to export products and services, and damage to our reputation.

 

 

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Engineered Materials

In our Engineered Materials segment, sales and profits could fall if there were a decline in demand for trucks trailers, RVs and building products for which our business produce fiberglass panels. While RV demand improved through the first half of 2011, orders and sales slowed notably during the second half of 2011 in response to general economic uncertainty. In addition, profits could also be adversely affected by further increases in resin and fiberglass material costs, by the loss of a principal supplier or by any inability on the part of the business to maintain product cost and functionality advantages when compared to competing materials.

The Company is defending a series of five separate lawsuits, which have now been consolidated, revolving around a fire that occurred in May 2003 at a chicken processing plant located near Atlanta, Georgia that destroyed the plant. The aggregate damages demanded by the plaintiff, consisting largely of an estimate of lost profits which continues to grow with the passage of time, are currently in excess of $260 million. These lawsuits contend that certain fiberglass-reinforced plastic material manufactured by the Company that was installed inside the plant was unsafe in that it acted as an accelerant, causing the fire to spread rapidly, resulting in the total loss of the plant and property. In September 2009, the trial court entertained motions for summary judgment from all parties, and subsequently denied those motions. In November 2009, the Company sought and was granted permission to appeal the trial court’s denial of its motions. The appellate court issued its opinion on November 24, 2010, rejecting the plaintiffs’ claims for per se negligence and statutory violations of the Georgia Life Safety Code, but allowing the plaintiffs to proceed on their ordinary negligence claim, which alleges that the Company failed to adequately warn end users of how the product would perform in a fire. The case is expected to be tried in the Spring of 2012. The Company believes that it has valid defenses to the remaining claims alleged in these lawsuits. The Company has given notice of these lawsuits to its insurance carriers and will seek coverage for any resulting losses. The Company’s carriers have issued standard reservation of rights letters but are engaged with the Company’s trial counsel to monitor the defense of these claims. If the plaintiffs in these lawsuits were to prevail at trial and be awarded the full extent of their claimed damages, and insurance coverage were not fully available, the resulting liability could have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations and cash flows in the periods affected. As of December 31, 2011, no loss amount has been accrued in connection with these suits because a loss is not considered probable, nor can an amount be reasonably estimated.

Merchandising Systems

Results at our Merchandising Systems businesses could be reduced by unfavorable economic conditions, including sustained or increased levels of manufacturing unemployment and office vacancies, inflation for key raw materials and continued increases in fuel costs. In addition, delays in launching or supplying new products or an inability to achieve new product sales objectives, or unfavorable changes in gaming regulations affecting certain of our Payment Solutions customers would adversely affect our profitability. Results at our foreign locations have been and will continue to be affected by fluctuations in the value of the euro, the British pound and the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar. We also may not be able to fully realize the expected benefits of our acquisition of Money Controls.

Fluid Handling

The markets for our Fluid Handling businesses’ products and services are fragmented and highly competitive. We compete against large and well established national and global companies, as well as smaller regional and local companies. While we compete based on technical expertise, timeliness of delivery, quality and reliability, the competitive influence of pricing has broadened as a result of the recent global economic downturn and generally weaker demand levels. Demand for most of our products and services depend on the level of new capital investment and planned maintenance expenditures by our customers. The level of capital expenditures by our customers depends in turn on general economic conditions, availability of credit and expectation of future market behavior. Additionally, volatility in commodity prices could negatively affect the level of these activities and continued postponement of capital spending decisions or the delay or cancellation of projects. Throughout 2011, while we experienced a gradual recovery, unanticipated weakness in demand for, or, delays in large process valve projects would put pressure on operating margins in our Fluid Handling segment. In addition, to the extent we are unable to effectively reduce our cost base in response to such unanticipated declines in demand for our products, our operating results would be adversely affected.

A portion of this segment’s business is subject to government rules and regulations. Failure to comply with these requirements might result in suspension or debarment from government contracting or subcontracting. Failure to comply with any of these regulations could result in civil and criminal, monetary and non-monetary penalties, disruptions to our business, limitations on our ability to export products and services, and damage to our reputation.

In addition, at our foreign operations, reported results in U.S. dollar terms could be eroded by a weakening of currency of the respective businesses, particularly where we operate using the euro, British pound and Canadian dollar.

Controls

A number of factors could affect operating results in our Controls segment. Lower sales and earnings could result if our businesses cannot maintain their cost competitiveness, encounter delays in introducing new products or fail to achieve their new product sales objectives. Results could decline because of an unanticipated decline in demand for the businesses’ products from the industrial machinery, oil and gas or heavy equipment industries. A portion of this segment’s business is subject to government rules and regulations. Failure to comply with these requirements might result in suspension or debarment from government contracting or subcontracting. Failure to comply with any of these regulations could result in civil and criminal, monetary and non-monetary penalties, disruptions to our business, limitations on our ability to export products and services, and damage to our reputation.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

None

 

 

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Item 2. Properties.

 

    Number of Facilities - Owned  
Location   Aerospace &
Electronics
        Engineered Materials         Merchandising
Systems
        Fluid Handling         Controls         Corporate         Total  
     Number     Area
(sq. ft.)
         Number     Area
(sq. ft.)
         Number    

Area

(sq. ft.)

         Number     Area
(sq. ft.)
         Number     Area
(sq. ft.)
         Number     Area
(sq. ft.)
         Number     Area
(sq. ft.)
 

Manufacturing

                                       

United States

    8        829,000          5        802,000          3        1,031,000          5        676,000          2        148,000                          23        3,486,000   

Canada

                                                                                                             

Europe

                                    3        338,000          8        1,528,000          1        27,000                          12        1,893,000   

Other international

                                                          6        965,000                                                6        965,000   
      8        829,000            5        802,000            6        1,369,000            19        3,169,000            3        175,000                              41        6,344,000   

Non-Manufacturing

                                       

United States

                                    2        55,000          4        216,000                                          6        271,000   

Canada

                                                    8        208,000                                          8        208,000   

Europe

                                                    2        78,000                                          2        78,000   

Other international

                                                                                                                         
                                          2        55,000            14        502,000                                                16        557,000   

 

    Number of Facilities - Leased  
Location   Aerospace &
Electronics
        Engineered Materials         Merchandising
Systems
        Fluid Handling         Controls         Corporate         Total  
     Number     Area
(sq. ft.)
         Number     Area
(sq. ft.)
         Number     Area
(sq. ft.)
         Number     Area
(sq. ft.)
         Number     Area
(sq. ft.)
         Number     Area
(sq. ft.)
         Number     Area
(sq. ft.)
 

Manufacturing

                                       

United States

    1        16,000          1        19,000          2        93,000          3        107,000          1        23,000                          8        258,000   

Canada

                                    1        61,000          1        21,000                                          2        82,000   

Europe

    1        12,000          1        15,000          1        10,000          4        686,000                                          7        723,000   

Other international

    2        89,000                                                3        167,000                                                5        256,000   
      4        117,000            2        34,000            4        164,000            11        981,000            1        23,000                              22        1,319,000   

Non-Manufacturing

                                       

United States

    2        13,000          2        59,000          8        86,000          5        71,000          5        42,000          3        42,000          25        313,000   

Canada

                                                    25        393,000                                          25        393,000   

Europe

    4        7,000          2        16,000          2        12,000          11        87,000                                          19        122,000   

Other international

                                        1        6,000            21        130,000                                                22        136,000   
      6        20,000            4        75,000            11        104,000            62        681,000            5        42,000            3        42,000            91        964,000   

In our opinion, these properties have been well maintained, are in good operating condition and contain all necessary equipment and facilities for their intended purposes.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

Discussion of legal matters is incorporated by reference to Part II, Item 8, Note 10, “Commitments and Contingencies,” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

 

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Part II

Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Crane Co. common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol CR. The following are the high and low sale prices as reported on the NYSE Composite Tape and the quarterly dividends declared per share for each quarter of 2011 and 2010.

MARKET AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION — CRANE CO. COMMON SHARES

 

      New York Stock Exchange Composite Price per Share     Dividends per Share  
Quarter   

2011

High

   

2011

Low

   

2010

High

   

2010

Low

    2011     2010  

First

   $ 49.24         $ 40.58         $ 36.25         $ 29.13         $ 0.23         $ 0.20      

Second

   $ 51.15      $ 45.66      $ 39.13      $ 29.17        0.23        0.20   

Third

   $ 52.38      $ 35.10      $ 38.81      $ 28.69        0.26        0.23   

Fourth

   $ 48.69      $ 33.23      $ 41.49      $ 36.76        0.26        0.23   
           $ 0.98      $ 0.86   
On December 31, 2011, there were approximately 2,906 holders of record of Crane Co. common stock.   

The following table summarizes our share repurchases during the year ended December 31, 2011:

 

     Total number
of shares
purchased
    Average
price paid per
share
    Total number of
shares purchased
as part of  publicly
announced plans
or programs
    Maximum number
(or approximate
dollar value) of
shares  that may yet
be purchased under
the plans or
programs
 

January 1-31

         $                 

February 1- 28

    290,100        47.40                 

March 1-31

    344,800        47.13                 

Total January 1 — March 31, 2011

    634,900        47.25                 

April 1-30

                           

May 1-31

    232,500        47.56                 

June 1-30

    188,800        47.37                 

Total April 1 — June 30, 2011

    421,300        47.47                 

July 1-31

                           

August 1-31

                           

September 1-30

                           

Total July 1 — September 30, 2011

                           

October 1-31

                           

November 1-30

    482,700        45.60                 

December 1-31

    168,073        47.53                 

Total October 1 — December 31, 2011

    650,773        46.10                 
       
                                 

Total January 1 — December 31, 2011

    1,706,973      $ 46.87                 

The table above only includes the open-market repurchases of our common stock during the year ended December 31, 2011. We routinely receive shares of our common stock as payment for stock option exercises and the withholding taxes due on stock option exercises and the vesting of restricted stock awards from stock-based compensation program participants.

 

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

FIVE YEAR SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
(in thousands, except per share data)    2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  

Net sales(a)

   $ 2,545,867         $ 2,217,825         $ 2,196,343         $ 2,604,307         $ 2,619,171      

Operating profit (loss)(b)

     42,264        235,162        208,269        197,489        (107,656

Interest expense

     (26,255     (26,841     (27,139     (25,799     (27,404

Income (loss) before taxes(a)(b)(c)

     20,454        210,929        184,926        183,647        (118,788

Provision (benefit) for income taxes(d)

     (6,062     56,739        50,846        48,694        (56,553

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders(d)

     26,315        154,170        133,856        135,158        (62,342

Earnings (loss) per basic share(d)

     0.45        2.63        2.29        2.27        (1.04

Earnings (loss) per diluted share(d)

     0.44        2.59        2.28        2.24        (1.04

Cash dividends per common share

     0.98        0.86        0.80        0.76        0.66   

Total assets

     2,843,531        2,706,697        2,712,898        2,774,488        2,877,292   

Long-term debt

     398,914        398,736        398,557        398,479        398,301   

Accrued pension and postretirement benefits

     178,382        98,324        141,849        150,125        52,233   

Long-term asbestos liability

     792,701        619,666        730,013        839,496        942,776   

Long-term insurance receivable — asbestos

     208,952        180,689        213,004        260,660        306,557   

 

(a) Includes $18,880 from the Boeing and GE Aviation LLC settlement related to our brake control systems in 2009.
(b) Includes i) an asbestos provision of $241,647 and $390,150 in 2011 and 2007, respectively, ii) environmental provisions of $30,327, $24,342 and $18,912 in 2011, 2008 and 2007, respectively, iii) $1,276 of transactions costs associated with the acquisition of Money Controls in 2010, iv) restructuring charges of $6,676, $5,243 and $40,703 in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, v) $16,360 from the above-mentioned settlement related to our brake control systems in 2009, vi) a net charge of $7,250 related to a lawsuit settlement in connection with our fiberglass-reinforced plastic material in 2009, vii) a foundry restructuring gain, net, of $19,083 in 2007, and viii) a governmental settlement of $7,600 in 2007.
(c) Includes the effect of items cited in note (a) and (b) and a gain on sale of a joint venture of $4,144 in 2007.
(d) Includes the tax effect of items cited in notes (a) (b) and (c) as well as a $5,625 tax benefit caused by the reinvestment of non-U.S. earnings associated with the acquisition of Money Controls in 2010, a $5,238 tax benefit related to a divestiture in 2009 and a $10,400 tax provision in 2007 for the potential repatriation of foreign cash.

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

We are a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Our business consists of five segments: Aerospace & Electronics, Engineered Materials, Merchandising Systems, Fluid Handling and Controls. Our primary markets are aerospace, defense electronics, non-residential construction, recreational vehicle (“RV”), transportation, automated merchandising, chemical, pharmaceutical, oil, gas, power, nuclear, building services and utilities.

Our strategy is to grow the earnings of niche businesses with leading market shares, acquire companies that fit strategically with existing businesses, aggressively pursue operational and strategic linkages among our businesses, build a performance culture focused on continuous improvement and a committed management team whose interests are directly aligned with those of the shareholders and maintain a focused, efficient corporate structure.

Items Affecting Comparability of Reported Results

The comparability of our operating results for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 is affected by the following significant items:

Asbestos Charge

With the assistance of Hamilton, Rabinovitz & Associates, Inc. (“HR&A”), a nationally recognized expert in the field, effective as of December 31, 2011, we updated and extended our estimate of the asbestos liability, including the costs of settlement or indemnity payments and defense costs relating to currently pending claims and future claims projected to be filed against us through 2021. Our previous estimate was for asbestos claims filed or projected to be filed through 2017. As a result of this updated estimate, we recorded an additional liability of $285 million as of December 31, 2011. Our decision to take this action at such date was based on several factors which contribute to our ability to reasonably estimate this liability for the additional period noted, as follows:

 

   

The number of mesothelioma claims (which, although constituting approximately 8% of our total pending asbestos claims, have accounted for approximately 90% of our aggregate settlement and defense costs) being filed against us and associated settlement costs have recently stabilized. In our opinion, the outlook for mesothelioma claims expected to be filed and resolved in the forecast period is reasonably stable.

 

   

There have been favorable developments in the trend of case law, which has been a contributing factor in stabilizing the asbestos claims activity and related settlement costs.

 

   

There have been significant actions taken by certain state legislatures and courts over the past several years that have reduced the number and types of claims that can proceed to trial, which has been a significant factor in stabilizing the asbestos claims activity.

   

We have now entered into coverage-in-place agreements with almost all of our excess insurers, which enable us to project a more stable relationship between settlement and defense costs paid by us and reimbursements from our insurers.

Taking all of these factors into account, we believe that we can reasonably estimate the asbestos liability for pending claims and future claims to be filed through 2021. While it is probable that we will incur additional charges for asbestos liabilities and defense costs in excess of the amounts currently provided, we do not believe that any such amount can be reasonably estimated beyond 2021. Accordingly, no accrual has been recorded for any costs which may be incurred for claims which may be made subsequent to 2021. The liability was $894 million as of December 31, 2011, offset in part by a corresponding insurance receivable of $225 million.

Environmental Charge

For environmental matters, the Company records a liability for estimated remediation costs when it is probable that the Company will be responsible for such costs and they can be reasonably estimated. Generally, third party specialists assist in the estimation of remediation costs. The environmental remediation liability as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 is substantially related to the former manufacturing site in Goodyear, Arizona (the “Goodyear Site”) discussed below.

The Goodyear Site was operated by UniDynamics/Phoenix, Inc. (“UPI”), which became an indirect subsidiary of the Company in 1985 when the Company acquired UPI’s parent company, UniDynamics Corporation. UPI manufactured explosive and pyrotechnic compounds at the Goodyear Site, including components for critical military programs, from 1962 to 1993, under contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies and certain of their prime contractors. No manufacturing operations have been conducted at the Goodyear Site since 1994. The Goodyear Site was placed on the National Priorities List in 1983, and is now part of the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport North Superfund Goodyear Site. In 1990, the EPA issued administrative orders requiring UPI to design and carry out certain remedial actions, which UPI has done. On July 26, 2006, the Company entered into a consent decree with the EPA with respect to the Goodyear Site providing for, among other things, a work plan for further investigation and remediation activities at the Goodyear Site. The remediation activities have changed over time due in part to the changing groundwater flow rates and contaminant plume direction, and required changes and upgrades to the remediation equipment in operation at the Site. These changes have resulted in the Company revising its liability estimate from time to time. As of December 31, 2009 and 2010, the liability estimate was $53.8 million and $40.5 million, respectively. During the fourth quarter of 2011, additional remediation activities were determined to be required, in consultation with our advisors, to further address the migration of the contaminant plume. As a result, we have recorded a charge of $30 million during the fourth quarter of 2011, extending the accrued costs through 2016. It is not possible at this point to reasonably estimate the amount of any obligation in excess of our current accruals through the 2016 forecast period because of the aforementioned uncertainties, in particular, the continued significant changes in the Goodyear Site conditions and additional expectations of remediation activities experienced in recent years. As of December 31, 2011, the revised liability estimate was $66.0 million.

 

 

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GE Aviation Systems LLC and The Boeing Company Settlement

During the fourth quarter of 2009, we executed agreements with GE Aviation Systems LLC and The Boeing Company, resolving our claims relating to the brake control monitoring system being developed by our Aerospace Group for the Boeing 787 (the “787 Settlement Claim”). As a result of the agreement, our Aerospace Group recognized an increase in sales and operating profit of $18.9 million and $16.4 million, respectively, in 2009.

Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastics Lawsuit

On April 17, 2009, we reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit brought by a customer alleging failure of the Company’s fiberglass-reinforced plastic material in RV sidewalls manufactured by such customers. In mediation, we agreed to a settlement aggregating $17.75 million. Based upon both insurer commitments and liability estimates previously recorded in 2008, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $7.25 million in connection with this settlement in 2009.

Restructuring and Related Costs

During 2009, we substantially completed our restructuring actions initiated during the fourth quarter of 2008 and recorded pre-tax restructuring and related charges in the business segments totaling $5.2 million. The charges included workforce reduction expenses and facility exit costs of $5.0 million and $0.2 million related to asset write-downs.

During 2010, we recorded pre-tax restructuring and related charges in the business segments totaling $6.7 million. The charges are primarily related to plant consolidations associated with our Crane Energy Flow Solutions business and redundant costs associated with our Money Controls acquisition.

Reinvestment of Non-U.S. Earnings

Associated with our acquisition of Money Controls in December 2010, we considered whether it was necessary to maintain a previously established deferred tax liability representing the additional income tax due upon the ultimate repatriation of a portion of our non-U.S. subsidiaries’ undistributed earnings. We considered our history of utilizing non-U.S. cash to acquire overseas businesses, our current and future needs for cash outside the United States, our ability to satisfy U.S. based cash needs with cash generated by our U.S. operations, and tax reform proposals calling for lower U.S. corporate tax rates. Based on these factors, we concluded that as of December 31, 2010, all of our non-U.S. subsidiaries’ earnings are indefinitely reinvested outside the United States., and as a result, we reversed the aforementioned deferred tax liability and recorded a $5.6 million tax benefit.

 

 

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Divestitures

In December 2009, we sold General Technology Corporation (“GTC”), generating proceeds of $14.2 million and an after-tax gain of $5.2 million. GTC, also known as Crane Electronic Manufacturing Services, was included in our Aerospace & Electronics segment, as part of the Electronics Group. GTC had $26 million in sales in 2009.

Results From Operations — For the Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

 

     For the year ended December 31,          2011 vs 2010
Favorable /
(Unfavorable) Change
         2010 vs 2009
Favorable /
(Unfavorable) Change
 
(in millions, except %)    2011     2010     2009           $     %           $     %  

Net Sales

                    

Aerospace & Electronics

   $ 678         $ 577         $ 590            $ 101           17            $ (13 )          (2 )     

Engineered Materials

     220        212        172           8        4           40        23   

Merchandising Systems

     374        298        293           76        25           5        2   

Fluid Handling

     1,154        1,020        1,050           134        13           (30     (3

Controls

     120        110        92             10        9             19        20   

Total Net Sales

   $ 2,546      $ 2,218      $ 2,196           $ 328        15           $ 21        1   

Sales Growth:

                    

Core business

            $ 217        10         $ 12        1   

Acquisitions/dispositions

              60        3           2          

Foreign exchange

                                  51        2             7          

Total Sales Growth

                                $ 328        15           $ 21        1   

Operating Profit (Loss)

                    

Aerospace & Electronics

   $ 146      $ 109      $ 96         $ 36        33         $ 13        14   

Engineered Materials

     30        30        20           (0     (1        10        53   

Merchandising Systems

     30        17        21           13        81           (4     (21

Fluid Handling

     152        123        132           29        24           (9     (7

Controls

     15        6        (4          9        151             10        NM   

Total Segment Operating Profit *

   $ 372      $ 285      $ 265           $ 88        31           $ 20        8   

Corporate Expense

     (58     (49     (56          (9     (19          7        12   

Corporate — Asbestos charge

     (242                        (242     NM                      

Corporate — Environmental Charge

     (30                        (30     NM                      

Total Operating Profit

   $ 42      $ 235      $ 208           $ (193     (82        $ 27        13   

Operating Margin %

                    

Aerospace & Electronics

     21.5%        18.9%        16.3%                 

Engineered Materials

     13.5%        14.2%        11.4%                 

Merchandising Systems

     8.1%        5.6%        7.2%                 

Fluid Handling

     13.2%        12.0%        12.6%                 

Controls

     12.2%        5.3%        (4.8%              

Total Segment Operating Profit Margin %*

     14.6%        12.8%        12.0%                 

Total Operating Margin %

     1.7%        10.6%        9.5%                 

 

* The disclosure of total segment operating profit and total segment operating profit margin provides supplemental information to assist management and investors in analyzing our profitability but is considered a non-GAAP financial measure when presented in any context other than the required reconciliation to operating profit in accordance with ASC 280 “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information.” Management believes that the disclosure of total segment operating profit and total segment operating profit margin, non-GAAP financial measures, present additional useful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods, providing investors with a clearer view of the underlying trends of the business. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating, planning and compensation decisions and in evaluating our performance. Non-GAAP financial measures, which may be inconsistent with similarly captioned measures presented by other companies, should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

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2011 compared with 2010

Sales in 2011 increased $328 million, or 15%, to $2.546 billion compared with $2.218 billion in 2010. The sales increase was driven by an increase in core business of $217 million (10%), a net increase in revenue from acquisitions and dispositions of $60 million (3%) and favorable foreign exchange of $51 million (2%). Our Aerospace & Electronics segment reported a sales increase of $101 million, or 17%. Our Aerospace Group had a 21% sales increase in 2011 compared to the prior year, reflecting higher commercial original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) product sales and higher aftermarket product sales. The Electronics Group experienced a 12% sales increase due to higher core sales of our Power Solutions and Microelectronics products. In our Engineered Materials segment, sales increased 4%, reflecting higher sales to our transportation-related and building products customers and, to a lesser extent, our international customers, partially offset by lower sales to RV manufacturers. Merchandising Systems segment revenue increased 25% in 2011, of which 18% was related to the acquisition of Money Controls. Our Fluid Handling segment’s sales increased 13%, reflecting a broad-based core sales increase across the segment due to continued favorable maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) trends and more favorable market conditions impacting our later-cycle, project-based energy, chemical, and pharmaceutical businesses.

Total segment operating profit increased $88 million, or 31%, to $372 million in 2011 compared to $285 million in 2010. Total segment operating profit in 2010 included $6.7 million of restructuring charges and $1.3 million of purchase accounting costs. Total segment operating margins increased to 14.6% in 2011 compared to 12.8% in 2010.

The increase in segment operating profit over the prior year was driven by increases in operating profit in our Aerospace & Electronics, Fluid Handling, Merchandising Systems and Controls segments. Our Aerospace & Electronics operating profit was $36 million higher, or 33% in 2011 compared to the prior year; our Fluid Handling segment operating profit was $29 million higher, or 24% in 2011 compared to the prior year; our Merchandising Systems segment was $13 million higher, or 81% in 2011 compared to the prior year; and our Controls segment was $9 million higher, or 151% in 2011 compared to the prior year. The significant improvement in the Aerospace & Electronics segment operating profit primarily reflected leverage on the higher sales volume. The increase in our Fluid Handling segment was primarily attributable to leverage on the higher core sales, and to a lesser extent, the impact of favorable foreign exchange, partially offset by higher raw material costs. The operating profit increase in Merchandising Systems is primarily due to the impact of the higher core sales and, continued improvements in operating efficiencies, partially offset by higher raw material costs. The increase in operating profit in our Controls segment reflected leverage on higher sales and the absence of losses from divested businesses in 2010.

Total operating profit was $42 million in 2011 compared to $235 million in 2010. In addition to the aforementioned segment results, 2011 operating results included a $242 million net asbestos provision and a $30 million charge related to an increase in our expected remediation liability at the Goodyear, Arizona Superfund Site.

Net income attributable to common shareholders in 2011 was $26 million as compared with $154 million in 2010. In addition to the items mentioned above, net of tax, net income in 2010 included a $5.6 million tax benefit caused by the reinvestment of non-U.S. earnings associated with the acquisition of Money Controls.

2010 compared with 2009

Sales in 2010 increased $21 million, or 1%, to $2.218 billion compared with $2.196 billion in 2009. The sales increase was driven by an increase in core business of $12 million (0.6%), favorable foreign exchange of $7 million (0.3%) and a net increase in revenue from acquisitions and dispositions of $2 million (0.1%). Our Aerospace & Electronics segment reported a sales decrease of $13 million, or 2%. Our Aerospace Group had a 4% sales decrease in 2010 compared to the prior year, reflecting the absence of $18.9 million related to the 787 Settlement Claim, partially offset by higher commercial and military OEM product sales. The Electronics Group experienced a $1 million sales increase due to the net effect of the GTC divestiture and the Merrimac Industries, Inc. (“Merrimac”) acquisition which increased sales by $3 million, partially offset by lower core sales of $2 million. In our Engineered Materials segment, sales increased 23%, reflecting substantially higher sales to our traditional RV customers as well as, to a lesser extent, our transportation-related and international customers, while building product sales were flat. Merchandising Systems segment revenue increased 2% in 2010, reflecting volume increases in both Vending and Payment Solutions. Our Fluid Handling segment’s sales decreased $30 million, or 3%, which was primarily attributable to volume declines in our later cycle energy business, reflecting the downturn in the North American power market and downstream oil and gas markets, partially offset by improving trends in MRO activities.

Total segment operating profit increased $20 million, or 8%, to $285 million in 2010 compared to $265 million in 2009. Total segment operating profit in 2010 included $6.7 million of restructuring charges and $1.3 million of purchase accounting costs. Total segment operating profit in 2009 included approximately $16.4 million of profit attributable to the 787 Settlement Claim and $5.2 million of restructuring charges. As a percent of sales, total segment operating margins increased to 12.8% in 2010 compared to 12.0% in 2009.

The increase in segment operating profit over the prior year was driven primarily by increases in operating profit in our Aerospace & Electronics, Engineered Materials, and Controls segments, partially offset by decreases in our Fluid Handling and Merchandising Systems segments. Our Aerospace & Electronics segment operating profit was $13 million higher, or 14%, in 2010 compared to the prior year; our Engineered Materials segment operating profit was $10 million higher, or 53%, in 2010 compared to the prior year; and our Controls segment operating profit was $10 million higher in 2010 compared to the prior year. The significant improvement in the Aerospace & Electronics segment operating profit reflected a $23 million decrease in Aerospace engineering expense related to a decline in activities associated with the Boeing 787 and several other programs, partially offset by the absence of $16.4 million related to the 787 Settlement Claim. The increase in Engineered Materials reflected the higher sales volume, partially offset by higher raw material costs. The decline in operating profit

 

 

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in our Merchandising Systems segment primarily reflected an increase in restructuring costs as well as transaction costs related to our acquisition of Money Controls in 2010, and the absence of favorable legal settlements in 2009. The decline in our Fluid Handling segment was primarily attributable to the impact of lower sales volumes.

Total operating profit was $235 million in 2010 compared to $208 million in 2009. In addition to the aforementioned segment results, 2009 operating results included a $7.3 million charge related to the lawsuit settlement in connection with our fiberglass-reinforced plastic business.

Net income attributable to common shareholders in 2010 was $154.2 million as compared with $133.9 million in 2009. In addition to the items mentioned above, net income in 2010 included a $5.6 million tax benefit caused by the reinvestment of non-U.S. earnings associated with the acquisition of Money Controls and net income in 2009 included a $5.2 million after-tax gain associated with the divestiture of GTC.

AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS

 

(dollars in millions)    2011     2010     2009  

Net Sales*

   $ 678         $ 577         $ 590      

Operating Profit*

     146        109        96   

Restructuring Charge**

                   3   

Assets

     514        499        436   

Operating Margin

     21.5%        18.9%        16.3%   

 

* Net Sales and Operating Profit for 2009 include $18.9 million and $16.4 million, respectively, related to the 787 Settlement Claim.
** The restructuring charges are included in operating profit and operating margin.

2011 compared with 2010.  Sales of our Aerospace & Electronics segment increased $101 million, or 17%, in 2011 to $678 million, reflecting sales increases of $72 million and $29 million in our Aerospace Group and Electronics Group, respectively. The Aerospace & Electronics segment’s operating profit increased $36 million, or 33%, in 2011. The increase in operating profit was due to a $33 million increase in operating profit in the Aerospace Group and $3 million increase in the Electronics Group. The operating margin for the segment was 21.5% in 2011 compared to 18.9% in 2010. Backlog was $411 million at December 31, 2011, a decrease of 5% from $432 million at December 31, 2010.

Aerospace Group sales in 2011 by the four solution sets were as follows: Landing Systems, 34%; Sensing and Utility Systems, 33%; Fluid Management, 23%; and Cabin Systems, 10%. The commercial market accounted for 79% of Aerospace Group sales in 2011, while sales to the military market were 21% of total Aerospace Group sales. During 2011, sales to OEMs and aftermarket customers were 59% and 41%, respectively, compared to 60% and 40%, respectively, of the total sales in 2010.

Aerospace Group sales increased 21% from $345 million in 2010 to $417 million in 2011. The increase in 2011 was due to higher OEM sales which increased $37 million, or 18%, to $246 million in 2011 from $208 million in 2010, primarily due to higher commercial product sales associated with large commercial transport, regional and business jets. In addition, the sales increase was attributable to higher aftermarket product sales which increased $35 million, or

25%, to $172 million in 2011 from $137 million in 2010 primarily due to higher modernization and upgrade (“M&U”) products sales, primarily associated with C130 carbon brake control upgrade program, as well as commercial and military spares sales.

Aerospace Group operating profit increased 46% over the prior year, primarily reflecting leverage on the higher sales volume. Aerospace engineering expense was about 11% of sales in 2011 versus 13% in 2010. Total engineering expense for the Aerospace Group was $44 million in both 2011 and 2010.

Electronics Group sales by market in 2011 were as follows: military/defense, 61%; commercial aerospace, 27%; and other, 12%. Sales in 2011 by the Group’s solution sets were as follows: Power, 64%; Microwave Systems, 26%; and Microelectronics, 10%.

Electronics Group sales increased 12% from $232 million in 2010 to $261 million in 2011. The core sales increase reflects higher sales of our Power Solutions and Microelectronics products, partially offset by lower sales of our Microwave products. The increase in Power Solutions product sales reflects an increase in demand from the commercial aviation market. The increase in Microelectronics product sales reflects higher sales to medical device customers.

Electronics Group operating profit increased 9% over the prior year reflecting the favorable impact of the higher sales volume, partially offset by program execution inefficiencies and unfavorable sales mix.

2010 compared with 2009.  Sales of our Aerospace & Electronics segment decreased $13 million, or 2%, in 2010 to $577 million. The sales decrease reflected a $14 million decline in our Aerospace Group, partially offset by a $1 million sales increase in our Electronics Group. Sales in 2009 included $18.9 million related to the 787 Settlement Claim. The Aerospace & Electronics segment’s operating profit increased $13 million, or 14%, in 2010. The increase in operating profit was driven by a $14 million increase in operating profit in the Aerospace Group, partially offset by a $1 million decrease in the Electronics Group. Operating profit in 2009 included approximately $16.4 million related to the 787 Settlement Claim. The operating margin for the segment was 18.9% in 2010 compared to 16.3% in 2009.

Aerospace Group sales in 2010 by the four solution sets were as follows: Sensing and Utility Systems, 34%; Landing Systems, 29%; Fluid Management, 26%; and Cabin, 11%. The commercial market accounted for 79% of Aerospace Group sales in 2010, while sales to the military market were 21% of total Aerospace Group sales. Sales to OEMs and aftermarket customers were 60% and 40%, respectively, of the total sales in 2010 and 2009.

Aerospace Group sales decreased 4% from $360 million in 2009 to $345 million in 2010. The decrease in 2010 was due to lower OEM sales which decreased $7 million, or 3%, to $208 million in 2010 from $215 million in 2009, reflecting the absence of the $18.9 million related to the 787 Settlement Claim, partially offset by higher commercial and military OEM product sales. In addition, the sales decline was attributable to lower aftermarket product sales which decreased $7 million, or 5%, to $137 million in 2010 from $145 million in 2009 due to lower M&U and military spares sales. While aftermarket sales declined on a full year basis, sales strengthened during the second half of 2010 as a result of improved airline profitability. The higher commercial sales were driven by growth in

 

 

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air travel reflecting increased frequency, capacity, and passenger load factors, despite increased fuel prices which continue to impact the industry. Backlog increased 15% to $218 million at December 31, 2010 from $189 million at December 31, 2009.

Aerospace Group operating profit increased 25% over the prior year, primarily reflecting a $23 million decrease in engineering expense and, to a lesser extent, operating efficiencies, disciplined pricing, and a favorable sales mix which more than offset the impact of the absence of the $16.4 million benefit in 2009 related to the 787 Settlement Claim. The substantial decline in engineering expense was primarily related to the completion of key activities related to the Boeing 787 and several other programs. Aerospace engineering expense was about 13% of sales in 2010 versus 19% in 2009.

Electronics Group sales by market in 2010 were as follows: military/defense, 58%; commercial aerospace, 27%; space, 10%; and medical, 5%. Sales in 2010 by the solution sets were as follows: Power, 63%; Microwave Systems, 31%; and Microelectronics, 6%.

Electronics Group sales increased 1% from $230 million in 2009 to $232 million in 2010. The net effect of the GTC divestiture and the Merrimac acquisition increased sales by $3 million which was partially offset by lower core sales of $2 million. The core sales decline reflects lower sales of our Custom Power Solutions products, partially offset by higher sales of our Standard Power Solutions products. The decline in Custom Power Solutions was driven largely by delays in certain development programs.

Electronics Group operating profit decreased 2% over the prior year reflecting integration and purchase accounting costs associated with the Merrimac acquisition, program execution inefficiencies and an unfavorable sales mix, partially offset by productivity gains. Order backlog increased 32% to $214 million, which included $23 million pertaining to our acquisition of Merrimac, at December 31, 2010 from $162 million at December 31, 2009.

ENGINEERED MATERIALS

 

(dollars in millions)    2011     2010     2009  

Net sales

   $ 220         $ 212         $ 172      

Operating Profit

     30        30        20   

Assets

     245        255        262   

Operating Margin

     13.5%        14.2%        11.4%   

2011 compared with 2010.  Engineered Materials sales increased by $8 million to $220 million in 2011, from $212 million in 2010. Operating profit of $30 million in 2011 was generally flat compared to 2010. Operating margins were 13.5% in 2011 compared with 14.2% in 2010.

Sales increased $8 million, or 4%, reflecting higher sales to our domestic transportation-related and building products customers and, to a lesser extent, our international customers, partially offset by lower sales to RV manufacturers. Sales to our transportation-related customers increased 30%, due primarily to price increases implemented earlier this year and, to a lesser extent, improved build rates for dry and refrigerated trailers and new product sales related to aero-dynamic side skirts for trailers. Sales to our build-

ing products customers increased by 4%, also reflecting price increases implemented earlier this year. We experienced a 3% sales decrease to RV manufacturers reflecting a decline in demand for our RV related applications, as several RV OEMs slowed manufacturing in the second half of 2011. RV dealers managed their inventory levels down, reflecting a generally uncertain economic environment. In addition, we experienced a 9% increase in our International sales primarily related to increased demand from transportation, and RV customers in Europe.

Operating profit in our Engineered Materials segment was generally flat reflecting higher raw material costs which were offset by price increases.

2010 compared with 2009.  Engineered Materials sales increased by $40 million to $212 million in 2010, from $172 million in 2009. Operating profit increased by $10 million to $30 million in 2010, from $20 million in 2009. Operating margins were 14.2% in 2010 compared with 11.4% in 2009.

Sales increased $40 million, or 23%, reflecting substantially higher sales to our traditional RV customers and, to a lesser extent, our transportation-related and international customers. Building product sales were flat when compared to the prior year. Sales to our traditional RV customers increased 56%, reflecting stronger wholesale demand in response to improving economic conditions and inventory restocking that began in late 2009 and continued through the first half of 2010. We experienced a 19% sales increase to our transportation-related customers, reflecting improved build rates for dry and refrigerated trailers. In addition, we experienced a 20% increase in our International sales (Europe, China and Latin America) primarily resulting from greater demand for refrigerated containers manufactured in China.

Operating profit increased $10 million, or 53%, reflecting the higher sales volume, partially offset by higher raw material costs.

MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS

 

(dollars in millions)    2011     2010     2009  

Net Sales

   $ 374         $ 298         $ 293      

Operating Profit

     30        17        21   

Restructuring Charge (Gain)*

            3        (3

Assets

     409        420        297   

Operating Margin

     8.1%        5.6%        7.2%   

 

* The restructuring charge (gain) is included in operating profit and operating margin.

2011 compared with 2010.  Merchandising Systems sales increased by $76 million from $298 million in 2010 to $374 million in 2011. Operating profit increased by $13 million from $17 million in 2010 to $30 million in 2011. Operating profit included net restructuring charges of $3 million in 2010. Operating margins were 8.1% in 2011 compared with 5.6% in 2010.

Sales increased $76 million, or 25%, compared to the prior year, including a sales increase resulting from the acquisition of Money Controls of $53 million, or 18%, a core sales increase of $14 million, or 4%, and favorable foreign currency translation of $9 million, or 3%. The increase in core sales reflected higher sales in both our Payment Solutions and Vending businesses.

 

 

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Operating profit of $30 million increased $13 million in 2011 compared to 2010. The operating profit increase is primarily due to the impact of the higher sales, continued improvements in operating efficiencies, and the absence of restructuring costs incurred in 2010. The increase was partially offset by higher raw material costs and the absence of the favorable impact of a patent litigation settlement received in 2010.

2010 compared with 2009.  Merchandising Systems sales increased by $5 million from $293 million in 2009 to $298 million in 2010. Operating profit decreased by $4 million from $21 million in 2009 to $17 million in 2010. Operating profit included net restructuring charges of $3 million in 2010 compared to net restructuring gains of $3 million in 2009. Operating margins were 5.6% in 2010 compared with 7.2% in 2009.

Sales increased $5 million, or 1.8%, compared to the prior year, including a core sales increase of $3 million, or 1%, a sales increase resulting from the acquisition of Money Controls of $1.3 million, or 0.4% and favorable foreign currency translation of $1.2 million, or 0.4%. The increase in core sales primarily reflected higher sales in Vending Solutions, in part due to end of year spending by certain customers.

Operating profit of $17 million decreased $4 million in 2010 compared to 2009. The operating profit decrease reflected an increase in restructuring costs as well as transaction costs related to our acquisition of Money Controls in 2010, and the absence of favorable legal settlements in 2009 associated with protecting certain patents on key technologies. These decreases were partially offset by increased volumes, savings related to our Vending Solutions consolidation activities and favorable foreign exchange.

FLUID HANDLING

 

(dollars in millions)    2011     2010     2009  

Net Sales

   $ 1,154         $ 1,020         $ 1,050      

Operating Profit

     152        123        132   

Restructuring Charge*

            3        5   

Assets

     909        830        832   

Operating Margin

     13.2%        12.0%        12.6%   

 

* The restructuring charges are included in operating profit and operating margin.

2011 compared with 2010.  Fluid Handling sales increased by $134 million from $1.020 billion in 2010 to $1.154 billion in 2011. Operating profit increased by $29 million from $123 million in 2010 to $152 million in 2011. The 2010 operating profit included restructuring charges of $3 million. Operating margins were 13.2% in 2011 compared with 12.0% in 2010.

Sales increased $134 million, or 13%, including a core sales increase of $85 million, or 8%, favorable foreign currency translation of $39 million, or 4%, and an increase in sales from the acquisition of W.T. Armatur GmbH & Co. KG (“WTA”) of $10 million, or 1%. Backlog was $314 million at December 31, 2011, an increase of 15% from $272 million at December 31, 2010.

Crane Valve Group (“Valve Group”) includes the following businesses: Crane ChemPharma Flow Solutions (“Crane ChemPharma”), Crane Energy Flow Solutions (“Crane Energy”) and Building Services & Utilities. Valve Group sales increased 14% to $877 million in 2011 from $771 million in 2010, including a core

sales increase of $68 million, or 9%, favorable foreign currency translation of $28 million, or 4%, and an increase in sales from the acquisition of WTA of $10 million, or 1%. Crane Energy sales increased significantly compared to the prior year primarily due to higher volume associated with our later-cycle, project based process valve applications in the power and refining industries and, to a lesser extent, favorable foreign exchange. The Crane ChemPharma business experienced a significant increase in sales reflecting increased demand from the chemical industry, primarily due to strong market conditions in the Americas as well as favorable MRO trends which benefited from healthy plant operating rates and catch-up maintenance. Building Services & Utilities sales experienced a moderate increase, driven by favorable foreign exchange and price increases, which were partially offset by a slight decline in volume, reflecting primarily a softer commercial building construction end market in the United Kingdom.

Crane Pumps & Systems sales increased $10 million, or 14%, to $83 million in 2011 from $73 million in 2010, reflecting increased demand from our industrial and municipal markets.

Crane Supply revenue increased $18 million to $194 million in 2011, or 10%, from $176 million in 2010 due to favorable foreign exchange as the Canadian dollar strengthened against the U.S. dollar and higher sales volumes. The increase in volumes was due to increases in non-residential building construction in Canada and demand from certain industrial customers such as mining.

Fluid Handling operating profit increased $29 million, or 24%, compared to 2010. The increase in operating profit was primarily driven by leverage on the higher core sales and, to a lesser extent, the impact of favorable foreign exchange, partially offset by higher raw material costs.

2010 compared with 2009.  Fluid Handling sales decreased by $30 million from $1.050 billion in 2009 to $1.020 billion in 2010. Operating profit decreased by $9 million from $132 million in 2009 to $123 million 2010. The 2010 operating profit included restructuring charges of $3 million compared to $5 million in 2009. Operating margins were 12.0% in 2010 compared with 12.6% in 2009.

Sales decreased $30 million, or 3%, including a core sales decline of $38 million, or 3.7%, partially offset by favorable foreign currency translation of $8 million, or 0.7%. Backlog was $272 million at December 31, 2010, an increase of 9% from $250 million at December 31, 2009.

Valve Group revenues decreased 6.2% to $771 million in 2010 from $822 million in 2009 driven by lower volumes (5.9%) and unfavorable foreign exchange (1.0%), partially offset by higher pricing (0.7%). Crane Energy revenues decreased significantly compared to the prior year primarily due to lower volume associated with our later-cycle, project based process valve applications in the power and refining industries. The Crane ChemPharma business experienced a moderate decrease in sales reflecting reduced demand from the chemical industry, in particular in mature markets such as Europe and Japan, and unfavorable foreign exchange. ChemPharma sales decreased in the first three quarters of 2010 when compared to the same periods in the prior year, however, in the fourth quarter of 2010, sales increased as the chemical industry began to recover. Building Services & Utilities revenue experienced a moderate increase, driven largely by volume and price increases, primarily in the building services market, partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange.

 

 

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Crane Pumps & Systems revenue increased $2 million, or 3%, to $73 million in 2010 from $71 million in 2009, reflecting moderately improved demand for housing, municipal, industrial and HVAC end use applications, partially offset by lower demand for military pumps.

Crane Supply revenue increased $19 million to $176 million in 2010, or 12%, from $157 million in 2009 due primarily to favorable foreign exchange as the Canadian dollar strengthened against the U.S. dollar and, to a lesser extent, growth in core sales. The increase in core sales reflects higher volumes due to improving trends in non-residential building construction in Canada.

Fluid Handling operating profit decreased $9 million, or 7%, compared to 2009. The operating profit decline was primarily driven by the deleverage associated with lower sales volumes in our Valve Group and, to a lesser extent, the impact of higher raw material costs, partially offset by disciplined pricing and savings associated with cost reduction activities.

CONTROLS

 

(dollars in millions)    2011     2010     2009  

Net Sales

   $ 120         $ 110         $ 92      

Operating Profit (Loss)

     15        6        (4

Assets

     64        67        70   

Operating Margin

     12.2%        5.3%        (4.8%

2011 compared with 2010.  Controls segment sales of $120 million increased $10 million, or 9%, in 2011 compared with 2010. The sales increase reflects improvement in industrial, transportation, and upstream oil and gas end markets. Segment operating profit of $15 million increased $9 million, or 151%, reflecting the leverage on the higher sales and the absence of losses from businesses divested in 2010.

2010 compared with 2009.  Controls segment sales of $110 million increased $19 million, or 20%, in 2010 compared with 2009. The sales increase reflects substantially higher volumes to customers in industrial transportation and upstream oil and gas related end markets. Segment operating profit of $6 million increased $10 million from an operating loss of $4 million in 2009, reflecting the impact of the higher volumes and, to a lesser extent, the absence of losses from businesses divested in 2010.

CORPORATE

 

(dollars in millions)    2011     2010     2009  

Corporate expense

   $ (58 )      $ (49 )      $ (56 )   

Corporate expense — Asbestos

     (242              

Corporate expense — Environmental

     (30              

Total Corporate

     (330     (49     (56

Interest income

     2        1        3   

Interest expense

     (26     (27     (27

Miscellaneous

     3        1        1   

Effective tax rate

     -29.9%        26.9%        27.5%   

2011 compared with 2010.  Total Corporate increased $281 million in 2011 due to 1) a provision of $242 million to update and extend the estimate of our asbestos liability, 2) an environmental provision of $30 million related to our expected liability at our Goodyear, Arizona Superfund Site and 3) an increase of $9 million primarily related to higher compensation and benefit costs and professional fees.

Our effective tax rate  is affected by a number of items, both recurring and discrete, including the amount of income we earn in different jurisdictions and their respective statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws, regulations and accounting principles, the continued availability of statutory tax credits and deductions, the continued reinvestment of our overseas earnings, and examinations initiated by tax authorities around the world.

See Application of Critical Accounting Policies included later in this Item 7 for additional information about our provision for income taxes.

The following table presents our income (loss) before taxes, provision (benefit) for income taxes, and effective tax rate for the last three years:

 

(dollars in millions)    2011     2010     2009  

Income (loss) before tax — U.S.

     (116 )          105           69      

Income (loss) before tax — non-U.S.

     136        106        116   

Income (loss) before tax — worldwide

     20        211        185   

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     (6     57        51   

Effective tax rate

     -29.9%        26.9%        27.5%   

The tax benefit associated with our 2011 charges for asbestos and environmental was the most significant reason our effective tax rate decreased in 2011. Further, these 2011 charges reduced our income before tax to such a level that all our 2011 tax adjustments had a larger impact on our 2011 effective tax rate than they otherwise would have. Taking this into account, a lower amount of non-U.S. taxes also reduced our 2011 effective tax rate. However, these benefits were partially offset by a lower amount of tax credits and a higher amount of non-deductible expenses in 2011, and the absence of a tax benefit that was generated upon the reversal of a deferred tax liability related to the undistributed earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries in 2010.

A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal tax rate to our effective tax rate is set forth in Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

2010 compared with 2009.  Total Corporate expense decreased $7 million in 2010 primarily due to the absence of a $7.3 million settlement of a lawsuit brought against us by a customer alleging failure of our fiberglass-reinforced plastic material in 2009.

When compared to 2009, our 2010 effective tax rate was favorably affected by the reversal of a deferred tax liability related to the undistributed earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries along with a lower amount of repatriated earnings in 2010. However, these benefits were partially offset by a higher amount of non-U.S. taxes in 2010 and the absence of a tax benefit that was generated upon the sale of a business in 2009.

 

 

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Outlook

Overall

Our sales depend heavily on industries that are cyclical in nature, or are subject to market conditions which may cause customer demand for our products to be volatile. These industries are subject to fluctuations in domestic and international economies as well as to currency fluctuations, inflationary pressures, and commodity costs.

The global economic recovery remains uncertain due, in part, to persistent high unemployment in the U.S. and Europe, a weak U.S. and European housing market, government budget reduction plans, and concerns over the deepening European sovereign debt crisis. Although a slower global economy is likely, we believe we are well positioned to achieve profitable growth in 2012. We expect a combination of limited market growth and gains in market share to drive profitable growth in 2012, albeit at a reduced, year-over-year rate compared to 2011. We expect further improvements in our longer, late cycle businesses (Fluid Handling and Aerospace & Electronics) while our outlook is relatively stable for our short cycle businesses (Engineered Materials and Merchandising Systems), with the potential for slight improvement in 2012. Specifically, in 2012, we expect core sales to increase 5% to 6%. We expect a sales increase from our acquisitions, net of divestures of less than 1% and unfavorable foreign exchange of 2%. In aggregate, we expect total year-over-year sales growth of 3% to 5%.

Aerospace & Electronics

In 2012, we believe market conditions in the aerospace industry will remain positive and, accordingly, we expect to achieve higher sales and profits in our Aerospace Group as we benefit from increasing build rates for large commercial aircrafts, new products, and our expanded global sales force. In addition, we expect an increase in aftermarket sales resulting from continued commercial airline growth. We forecast reasonably stable results for our Electronics Group despite reductions in overall defense spending, as we expect that growth in our commercial business, which comprises about 39% of Electronics sales, to offset a slight decline in defense related sales.

Engineered Materials

In 2012, we expect a modest increase in sales volume and operating profit in our Engineered Materials segment despite challenging end market conditions, as we leverage market share gains and benefit from new product applications. We expect slight increases in our transportation-related and international sales.

Merchandising Systems

In 2012, we expect relatively flat sales for our Merchandising Systems segment, reflecting modest core growth offset by unfavorable foreign exchange translation. Operating profit is expected to improve led by productivity initiatives across the segment. In Payment Solutions, despite headwinds in early 2012 related to the German gaming market, we expect sales to increase modestly due to a gradual improvement in market demand for new products. In Vending Solutions, we expect revenue to remain close to 2011 levels, reflecting continued economic uncertainty.

Fluid Handling

For 2012, in our Fluid Handling segment, we expect further sales growth and margin improvement over 2011 levels led by a continuing recovery in our Energy and ChemPharma business units, which are positioned to benefit from exposure to their late cycle end markets and an expanded sales force. We expect unfavorable foreign exchange translation to partially offset core sales growth in 2012. During 2011, we saw improvement in both our MRO and project business. In addition, project quote activity improved during 2011, and we expect this trend to continue in 2012. In our Fluid Handling segment, backlog is 15% higher than December 2010. Accordingly, we expect to see growth in sales and profits in 2012.

Controls

In our Controls segment, we anticipate further growth in the oil and gas, transportation, and industrial end markets which should result in moderately higher sales and operating profit in 2012.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our operating philosophy is to deploy cash provided from operating activities, when appropriate, to provide value to shareholders by reinvesting in existing businesses, by making acquisitions that will complement our portfolio of businesses, by paying dividends and/or repurchasing shares. Consistent with our philosophy of balanced capital deployment, in 2011, we paid dividends of $57 million (dividends per share increased 13% from $0.23 to $0.26 in July 2011); we repurchased stock for $80 million; and we invested $37 million in our acquisition of WTA.

Our current cash balance of $245 million, together with cash we expect to generate from future operations and the $300 million available under our existing committed revolving credit facility are expected to be sufficient to finance our short- and long-term capital requirements, as well as fund payments associated with our asbestos and environmental exposures and expected pension contributions. We have an estimated liability of $894 million for pending and reasonably anticipated asbestos claims through 2021, and while it is probable that this amount will change and we may incur additional liabilities for asbestos claims after 2021, which additional liabilities may be significant, we cannot reasonably estimate the amount of such additional liabilities at this time. Similarly, we have an estimated liability of $66 million related to environmental remediation costs projected through 2016 related to our Superfund Site in Goodyear, Arizona. In addition, we believe our credit ratings afford us adequate access to public and private markets for debt. We have no borrowings outstanding under our five-year $300 million Amended and Restated Credit Agreement which expires in September 2012 and we have no significant debt maturities coming due until the third quarter of 2013, when senior unsecured notes having an aggregate principal amount of $200 million mature.

Our cash totaled $245 million as of December 31, 2011. Of this amount, approximately $201 million was held by our non-U.S. subsidiaries and is subject to additional tax upon repatriation to the U.S. Our intent is to permanently reinvest the earnings of our non-U.S. operations, and current plans do not anticipate that we will need funds generated from our non-U.S. operations to fund our U.S. operations. In the event we were to repatriate the cash

 

 

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balances of our non-U.S. subsidiaries, we would provide for and pay additional U.S. and non-U.S. taxes in connection with such repatriation.

Operating results during 2011 were better than our expectations, but we continue to monitor current market conditions, particularly in our short-cycle markets. We continue to execute on our focused, disciplined approach to productivity to maintain a suitable liquidity position.

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities, a key source of our liquidity, was $150 million in 2011, an increase of $16 million, or 12%, compared to 2010. The increase resulted primarily from improved operating results, partially offset by higher working capital requirements to support improving sales trends, higher net asbestos related payments (total net asbestos payments were $79 million in 2011 compared to $67 million in 2010) and higher contributions to our defined benefit plans ($47 million and $42 million in 2011 and 2010, respectively, of which $30 million and $25 million was made on a discretionary basis to our U.S. defined benefit plan in 2011 and 2010, respectively, to improve the funded status of this plan).

We currently expect to make payments related to asbestos settlement and defense costs, net of related insurance recoveries, of approximately $85 million and contributions to our defined benefit plans of approximately $5 million in 2012.

Investing Activities

Cash flows relating to investing activities consist primarily of cash used for acquisitions and capital expenditures and cash flows from divestitures of businesses or assets. Cash used for investing activities was $66 million in 2011 compared to $157 million used in 2010. The reduction of cash used for investing activities was primarily due to the absence of the $140 million of payments we made for the acquisitions of Money Controls and Merrimac in 2010, and, to a lesser extent, the proceeds received from the sale of a building in Ontario. This was partially offset by the $37 million payment made for the WTA acquisition in 2011 and an increase in capital spending of $14 million from $21 million in 2010 to $35 million in 2011. Capital expenditures are made primarily for increasing capacity, replacing equipment, supporting new product development and improving information systems. We expect our capital expenditures to approximate $40 million in 2012.

Financing Activities

Financing cash flows consist primarily of payments of dividends to shareholders, share repurchases, repayments of indebtedness and proceeds from the issuance of common stock. Cash used in financing activities was $109 million in 2011, compared to $77 million used in 2010. The higher levels of cash flows used in financing activities during 2011was primarily related to an increase in cash used to repurchase shares of our common stock (we repurchased of 1,706,903 shares of our common stock at a cost of $80 million in 2011 and we repurchased of 1,396,608 shares of our common stock at a cost of $50 million in 2010) and, to a lesser extent, an increase in dividend payments, partially offset by net proceeds received from stock option exercises and a decrease in payments of short-term debt.

Financing Arrangements

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, we had total debt of $399 million. Net debt increased by $28 million to $155 million at December 31, 2011, primarily reflecting the WTA acquisition. The net debt to net capitalization ratio was 15.9% at December 31, 2011, up from 11.3% at December 31, 2010.

In September 2007, we entered into a five-year, $300 million Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as subsequently amended, the “facility”), which is due to expire September 26, 2012. The facility allows us to borrow, repay, or to the extent permitted by the agreement, prepay and re-borrow at any time prior to the stated maturity date, and the loan proceeds may be used for general corporate purposes including financing for acquisitions. Interest is based on, at our option, (1) a LIBOR-based formula that is dependent in part on the Company’s credit rating (LIBOR plus 105 basis points as of the date of this Report; up to a maximum of LIBOR plus 145 basis points), or (2) the greatest of (i) the JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.’s prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds rate plus 50 basis points, (iii) a formula based on the three-month CD Rate plus 100 basis points or (iv) an adjusted LIBOR rate plus 100 basis points. The facility was not used in 2011 and was only used for letter of credit purposes in 2010 and 2009. The facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this type, including the absence of a material adverse effect and limitations on us and our subsidiaries with respect to indebtedness, liens, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, sales of all or substantially all assets, transactions with affiliates and hedging arrangements. The facility also provides for customary events of default, including failure to pay principal, interest or fees when due, failure to comply with covenants, the fact that any representation or warranty made by us is false in any material respect, default under certain other indebtedness, certain insolvency or receivership events affecting us and our subsidiaries, certain ERISA events, material judgments and a change in control. The agreement contains a leverage ratio covenant requiring a ratio of total debt to total capitalization of less than or equal to 65%. At December 31, 2011, our ratio was 33%. We intend to enter into an updated credit agreement prior to the expiration of the facility.

In November 2006, we issued notes having an aggregate principal amount of $200 million. The notes are unsecured, senior obligations that mature on November 15, 2036 and bear interest at 6.55% per annum, payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The notes have no sinking fund requirement but may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at our option. These notes do not contain any material debt covenants or cross default provisions. If there is a change in control, and if as a consequence the notes are rated below investment grade by both Moody’s Investors Service and Standard & Poor’s, then holders of the notes may require us to repurchase them, in whole or in part, for 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. Debt issuance costs are deferred and included in Other assets and then amortized as a component of interest expense over the term of the notes. Including debt issuance cost amortization, these notes have an effective annualized interest rate of 6.67%.

In September 2003, we issued notes having an aggregate principal amount of $200 million. The notes are unsecured, senior obligations that mature on September 15, 2013, and bear interest at 5.50% per annum, payable semi-annually on March 15 and Sep-

 

 

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tember 15 of each year. The notes have no sinking fund requirement but may be redeemed, in whole or part, at our option. These notes do not contain any material debt covenants or cross default provisions. Debt issuance costs are deferred and included in Other assets and then amortized as a component of interest expense over the term of the notes. Including debt issuance cost amortization, these notes have an effective annualized interest rate of 5.70%.

All outstanding senior, unsecured notes were issued under an indenture dated as of April 1, 1991. The indenture contains certain limitations on liens and sale and lease-back transactions.

At December 31, 2011, we had open standby letters of credit of $33 million issued pursuant to a $60 million uncommitted Letter of Credit Reimbursement Agreement and certain other credit lines, substantially all of which expire in 2012.

Credit Ratings

As of December 31, 2011, our senior unsecured debt was rated BBB by Standard & Poor’s and Baa2 by Moody’s Investors Service. We believe that these ratings afford us adequate access to the public and private markets for debt.

Contractual Obligations

Under various agreements, we are obligated to make future cash payments in fixed amounts. These include payments under our long-term debt agreements and rent payments required under operating lease agreements. The following table summarizes our fixed cash obligations as of December 31, 2011:

 

    Payment due by Period  
(in thousands)   Total     2012    

2013

-2014

   

2015

-2016

   

After

2017

 

Long-term debt(1)

  $ 400,000       $       $ 200,000       $       $ 200,000    

Fixed interest payments

    349,500        24,100        37,200        26,200        262,000   

Operating lease payments

    53,445        15,255        19,601        10,615        7,974   

Purchase obligations

    81,096        76,268        4,131        696        1   

Pension and postretirement benefits(2)

    417,640        35,536        73,420        79,027        229,657   

Other long-term liabilities reflected on Consolidated Balance Sheets(3)

                                  

Total

  $ 1,301,681      $ 151,159      $ 334,352      $ 116,538      $ 699,632   

 

(1) Excludes original issue discount.
(2) Pension benefits are funded by the respective pension trusts. The postretirement benefit component of the obligation is approximately $1 million per year for which there is no trust and will be directly funded by us. Pension and postretirement benefits are included through 2021.
(3) As the timing of future cash outflows is uncertain, the following long-term liabilities (and related balances) are excluded from the above table: Long-term asbestos liability ($793 million) and long-term environmental liability ($50 million).

Capital Structure

The following table sets forth our capitalization:

 

(dollars in thousands) December 31,    2011     2010  

Short-term borrowings

   $ 1,112         $ 984      

Long-term debt

     398,914        398,736   

Total debt

     400,026        399,720   

Less cash and cash equivalents

     245,089        272,941   

Net debt*

     154,937        126,779   

Equity

     822,056        993,030   

Net capitalization

   $ 976,993      $ 1,119,809   

Net debt to Equity*

     18.8%        12.8%   

Net debt to net capitalization*

     15.9%        11.3%   

 

* Net debt, a non-GAAP measure, represents total debt less cash and cash equivalents. We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). However, management believes that non-GAAP financial measures, which include the presentation of net debt, provides useful information about our ability to satisfy our debt obligation with currently available funds. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating, planning and compensation decisions and in evaluating the Company’s performance.

 

     Non-GAAP financial measures, which may be inconsistent with similarly captioned measures presented by other companies, should be viewed in the context of the definitions of the elements of such measures we provide and in addition to, and not as a substitute for, our reported results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

In 2011, equity decreased $171 million, primarily as a result changes in pension and postretirement plan assets and benefit obligations, net of tax, of $93 million, open-market share repurchases of $80 and cash dividends of $57 million, partially offset by net income attributable to common shareholders of $26 million and stock option exercises of $23 million.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any majority-owned subsidiaries that are not included in the consolidated financial statements, nor do we have any interests in or relationships with any special purpose off-balance sheet financing entities.

APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1, “Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies” to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain accounting policies require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which they are determined to be necessary. The accounting policies described below are those that most frequently require us to make estimates and judgments and, therefore, are critical to understanding our results of operations. We have discussed the development and selection of these accounting estimates and the related disclosures with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.

 

 

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Revenue Recognition.  Sales revenue is recorded when title (risk of loss) passes to the customer and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. Revenue on long-term, fixed-price contracts is recorded on a percentage of completion basis using units of delivery as the measurement basis for progress toward completion. Sales under cost-reimbursement-type contracts are recorded as costs are incurred.

Accounts Receivable.  We continually monitor collections from customers, and in addition to providing an allowance for uncollectible accounts based upon a customer’s financial condition, we record a provision for estimated credit losses when customer accounts exceed 90 days past due. We aggressively pursue collection efforts on these overdue accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $7 million and $8 million, respectively.

Inventories.  Inventories include the costs of material, labor and overhead and are stated at the lower of cost or market. We regularly review inventory values on hand and record a provision for excess and obsolete inventory primarily based on historical performance and our forecast of product demand over the next two years. As actual future demand or market conditions vary from those projected by us, adjustments will be required. Domestic inventories are stated at either the lower of cost or market using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method or the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. We use LIFO for certain domestic locations, which is allowable under U.S. GAAP, primarily because this method was elected for tax purposes and thus required for financial statement reporting purposes. Inventories held in foreign locations are primarily stated at the lower of cost or market using the FIFO method. The LIFO method is not being used at our foreign locations as such a method is not allowable for tax purposes. Changes in the levels of LIFO inventories have reduced cost of sales by $0.8 million and $4.6 million and increased cost of sales by $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The portion of inventories costed using the LIFO method was 35% of consolidated inventories at December 31, 2011 and 2010. If inventories that were valued using the LIFO method had been valued under the FIFO method, they would have been higher by $12.3 million at both December 31, 2011 and 2010.

Valuation of Long-Lived Assets.  We review our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Examples of events or changes in circumstances could include, but are not limited to, a prolonged economic downturn, current period operating or cash flow losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of an asset or asset group, or a current expectation that an asset or asset group will be sold or disposed of before the end of its previously estimated useful life. Recoverability is based upon projections of anticipated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the use and eventual disposal of the long-lived asset (or asset group), as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. Reviews occur at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of cash flows associated with other long-lived assets or asset groups. If the future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value, then the long-lived asset is considered impaired and a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value. Judgments we make which impact these

assessments relate to the expected useful lives of long-lived assets and our ability to realize any undiscounted cash flows in excess of the carrying amounts of such assets, and are affected primarily by changes in the expected use of the assets, changes in technology or development of alternative assets, changes in economic conditions, changes in operating performance and changes in expected future cash flows. Since judgment is involved in determining the fair value of long-lived assets, there is risk that the carrying value of our long-lived assets may require adjustment in future periods due to either changing assumptions or changing facts and circumstances.

Income Taxes  We account for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740 “Income Taxes” which requires an asset and liability approach for the financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. These balances are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply in the year(s) in which these temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred income taxes is recognized in income in the period when the change is enacted.

Based on consideration of all available evidence regarding their utilization, we record net deferred tax assets to the extent that it is more likely than not that they will be realized. Where, based on the weight of all available evidence, it is more likely than not that some amount of a deferred tax asset will not be realized, we establish a valuation allowance for the amount that, in our judgment, is sufficient to reduce the deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The evidence we consider in reaching such conclusions includes, but is not limited to, (1) future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, (2) future taxable income exclusive of reversing taxable temporary differences, (3) taxable income in prior carryback year(s) if carryback is permitted under the tax law, (4) cumulative losses in recent years, (5) a history of tax losses or credit carryforwards expiring unused, (6) a carryback or carryforward period that is so brief it limits realization of tax benefits, and (7) a strong earnings history exclusive of the loss that created the carryforward and support showing that the loss is an aberration rather than a continuing condition.

We account for unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with ASC Topic 740, which prescribes a minimum probability threshold that a tax position must meet before a financial statement benefit is recognized. The minimum threshold is defined as a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation, based solely on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the income tax expense line of the Consolidated Statement of Operations, while accrued interest and penalties are included within the related tax liability line of the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

 

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In determining whether the earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries are permanently reinvested overseas, we consider the following:

 

   

Our history of utilizing non-U.S. cash to acquire non-U.S. businesses,

 

   

Our current and future needs for cash outside the U.S. (e.g., to fund capital expenditures, business operations, potential acquisitions, etc.),

 

   

Our ability to satisfy U.S.-based cash needs (e.g., domestic pension contributions, interest payment on external debt, dividends to shareholders, etc.) with cash generated by our U.S. businesses, and

 

   

The effect U.S. tax reform proposals calling for reduced corporate income tax rates and/or “repatriation” tax holidays would have on the amount of the tax liability.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.  As of December 31, 2011, we had $821 million of goodwill. Our business acquisitions typically result in the acquisition of goodwill and other intangible assets. We follow the provisions under ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”) as it relates to the accounting for goodwill in our Consolidated Financial Statements. These provisions require that we, on at least an annual basis, evaluate the fair value of the reporting units to which goodwill is assigned and attributed and compare that fair value to the carrying value of the reporting unit to determine if impairment exists. Impairment testing takes place more often than annually if events or circumstances indicate a change in the impairment status. A reporting unit is an operating segment unless discrete financial information is prepared and reviewed by segment management for businesses one level below that operating segment (a “component”), in which case the component would be the reporting unit. In certain instances, we have aggregated components of an operating segment into a single reporting unit based on similar economic characteristics. At December 31, 2011, we had 12 reporting units.

When performing our annual impairment assessment, we compare the fair value of each of our reporting units to their respective carrying value. Goodwill is considered to be potentially impaired when the net book value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value. Fair values are established primarily by discounting estimated future cash flows at an estimated cost of capital which varies for each reporting unit and which, as of our most recent annual impairment assessment, ranged between 8% and 17% (a weighted average of 11%), reflecting the respective inherent business risk of each of the reporting units tested. This methodology for valuing the Company’s reporting units (commonly referred to as the Income Method) has not changed since the prior year. The determination of discounted cash flows is based on the businesses’ strategic plans and long-range planning forecasts, which change from year to year. The revenue growth rates included in the forecasts represent our best estimates based on current and forecasted market conditions, and the profit margin assumptions are projected by each reporting unit based on the current cost structure and anticipated net cost increases/reductions. There are inherent uncertainties related to these assumptions, including changes in market conditions, and management’s judgment in applying them to the analysis of goodwill impairment. In addition to the foregoing, for each reporting unit, market multiples are used to corroborate our discounted cash flow results where fair value is estimated based

on earnings before income taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) multiples determined by available public information of comparable businesses. While we believe we have made reasonable estimates and assumptions to calculate the fair value of our reporting units, it is possible a material change could occur. If actual results are not consistent with management’s estimates and assumptions, goodwill and other intangible assets may be overstated and a charge would need to be taken against net earnings. Furthermore, in order to evaluate the sensitivity of the fair value calculations on the goodwill impairment test, we applied a hypothetical, reasonably possible 10% decrease to the fair values of each reporting unit. The results of this hypothetical 10% decrease would still result in a fair value calculation exceeding our carrying value for each of our reporting units. No impairment charges have been required during 2011, 2010 and 2009.

As of December 31, 2011, we had $146.2 million of net intangible assets of which $30.0 million were intangibles with indefinite useful lives, consisting of trade names. We amortize the cost of other intangibles over their estimated useful lives unless such lives are deemed indefinite. Indefinite lived intangibles are tested annually for impairment, or when events or changes in circumstances indicate the potential for impairment. If the carrying amount of the indefinite lived intangible exceeds the fair value, the intangible asset is written down to its fair value. Fair value is calculated using discounted cash flows.

Contingencies.  The categories of claims for which we have estimated our liability, the amount of our liability accruals, and the estimates of our related insurance receivables are critical accounting estimates related to legal proceedings and other contingencies. Please refer to Note 10, “Commitments and Contingencies”, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Asbestos Liability and Related Insurance Coverage and Receivable.  As of December 31, 2011, we had an aggregate asbestos liability of $894 million. Estimation of our exposure for asbestos-related claims is subject to significant uncertainties, as there are multiple variables that can affect the timing, severity and quantity of claims. We have retained the firm of Hamilton, Rabinovitz & Associates, Inc. (“HR&A”), a nationally recognized expert in the field, to assist management in estimating our asbestos liability in the tort system. HR&A reviews information provided by us concerning claims filed, settled and dismissed, amounts paid in settlements and relevant claim information such as the nature of the asbestos-related disease asserted by the claimant, the jurisdiction where filed and the time lag from filing to disposition of the claim. The methodology used by HR&A to project future asbestos costs is based largely on our experience during a base reference period of eleven quarterly periods (consisting of the two full preceding calendar years and three additional quarterly periods to the estimate date) for claims filed, settled and dismissed. Our experience is then compared to the results of previously conducted epidemiological studies estimating the number of individuals likely to develop asbestos-related diseases. Using that information, HR&A estimates the number of future claims that would be filed against us through our forecast period and estimates the aggregate settlement or indemnity costs that would be incurred to resolve both pending and future claims based upon the average settlement costs by disease during the reference period.

 

 

 

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In conjunction with developing the aggregate liability estimate referenced above, we also developed an estimate of probable insurance recoveries for our asbestos liabilities. As of December 31, 2011, we had an aggregate asbestos receivable of $225 million. In developing this estimate, we considered our coverage-in-place and other settlement agreements described above, as well as a number of additional factors. These additional factors include the financial viability of the insurance companies, the method by which losses will be allocated to the various insurance policies and the years covered by those policies, how settlement and defense costs will be covered by the insurance policies and interpretation of the effect on coverage of various policy terms and limits and their interrelationships.

Environmental.  For environmental matters, we record a liability for estimated remediation costs when it is probable that we will be responsible for such costs and they can be reasonably estimated. Generally, third party specialists assist in the estimation of remediation costs. The environmental remediation liability at December 31, 2011 is substantially all for the former manufacturing site in Goodyear, Arizona (the “Goodyear Site”). As of December 31, 2011, the total estimated gross liability for the Goodyear Site was $66 million.

On July 31, 2006, we entered into a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy pursuant to which, among other things, the U.S. Government reimburses us for 21% of qualifying costs of investigation and remediation activities at the Goodyear Site. As of December 31, 2011, the total estimated receivable from the U.S. Government related to the environmental remediation liabilities of the Goodyear Site was $13.7 million.

Pension Plans.  In the United States, we sponsor a defined benefit pension plan that covers approximately 31% of all U.S. employees. The benefits are based on years of service and compensation on a final average pay basis, except for certain hourly employees where benefits are fixed per year of service. This plan is funded with a trustee in respect to past and current service. Charges to expense are based upon costs computed by an independent actuary. Our funding policy is to contribute, annually, amounts that are allowable for federal or other income tax purposes. These contributions are intended to provide for future benefits earned to date and those expected to be earned in the future. A number of our non-U.S. subsidiaries sponsor defined benefit pension plans that cover approximately 14% of all non-U.S. employees. The benefits are typically based upon years of service and compensation. These plans are generally funded with trustees in respect to past and current service. Charges to expense are based upon costs computed by independent actuaries. Our funding policy is to contribute, annually, amounts that are allowable for tax purposes or mandated by local statutory requirements. These contributions are intended to provide for future benefits earned to date and those expected to be earned in the future.

The net periodic pension cost was $6 million in 2011, $14 million in 2010, and $18 million in 2009. Employer cash contributions were $47 million in 2011, $42 million in 2010, and $33 million in 2009 of which $30 million, $25 million and $17 million was made on a discretionary basis to our U.S. defined benefit pension plan in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, to improve the funded status of this plan. We expect, based on current actuarial calculations, to

contribute cash of approximately $5 million to our pension plans in 2012. Cash contributions in subsequent years will depend on a number of factors including the investment performance of plan assets.

For the pension plan, holding all other factors constant, a decrease in the expected long-term rate of return of plan assets by 0.25 percentage points would have increased U.S. 2011 pension expense by $0.8 million for U.S. pension plans and $0.8 million for Non-U.S. pension plans. Also, holding all other factors constant, a decrease in the discount rate used to measure plan liabilities by 0.25 percentage points would have increased 2011 pension expense by $1.4 million for U.S. pension plans and $0.5 million for Non-U.S. pension plans. See Note 6, “Pension and Postretirement Benefits,” to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for details of the impact of a one percentage point change in assumed health care trend rates on the postretirement health care benefit expense and obligation.

The following key assumptions were used to calculate the benefit obligation and net periodic cost for the periods indicated:

 

     Pension Benefits  
December 31,    2011     2010     2009  

Benefit Obligations

      

U.S. Plans:

      

Discount rate

     5.00%           5.80%           6.10%      

Rate of compensation increase

     3.50%        3.50%        3.65%   
     

Non-U.S. Plans:

      

Discount rate

     4.56%        5.40%        5.76%   

Rate of compensation increase

     3.89%        3.74%        3.72%   
     

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

      

U.S. Plans:

      

Discount rate

     5.80%        6.10%        6.75%   

Expected rate of return on plan assets

     8.25%        8.25%        8.75%   

Rate of compensation increase

     3.50%        3.65%        3.91%   
     

Non-U.S. Plans:

      

Discount rate

     5.40%        5.76%        6.40%   

Expected rate of return

on plan assets

     7.01%        7.13%        7.25%   

Rate of compensation increase

     3.74%        3.72%        3.62%   

The long term expected rate of return on plan assets assumptions were determined with input from independent investment consultants and plan actuaries, utilizing asset pricing models and considering historic returns. The discount rates we used for valuing pension liabilities are based on a review of high quality corporate bond yields with maturities approximating the remaining life of the projected benefit obligation.

Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions.  We and certain of our subsidiaries provide postretirement health care and life insurance benefits to current and former employees hired before January 1, 1990, who meet minimum age and years of service requirements. We do not pre-fund these benefits and retain the right to modify or terminate the plans. We expect, based on current actuarial calculations, to contribute cash of $1.3 million to our

 

 

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postretirement benefit plans in 2012. The weighted average discount rates assumed to determine postretirement benefit obligations were 4.25%, 4.75% and 5.30% for 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. The health care cost trend rates assumed was 8.5% in 2011 and 9.0% in 2010 and 2009.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Information regarding new accounting pronouncements is included in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

Our cash flows and earnings are subject to fluctuations from changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. We manage our exposures to these market risks through internally established policies and procedures and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of interest-rate swap agreements and forward exchange contracts. We do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Total debt outstanding was $400 million at December 31, 2011, substantially all of which was at fixed rates of interest ranging from 5.50% to 6.55%.

The following is an analysis of the potential changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates based upon sensitivity analysis that models effects of shifts in rates. These are not forecasts.

 

   

Our year-end portfolio is comprised primarily of fixed-rate debt; therefore, the effect of a market change in interest rates would not be significant.

 

   

If, on January 1, 2012, currency exchange rates were to decline 1% against the U.S. dollar and the decline remained in place for 2012, based on our year-end 2011 portfolio, net income would not be materially impacted.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY

FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Crane Co. and subsidiaries have been prepared by management in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and, in the judgment of management, present fairly and consistently the Company’s financial position and results of operations and cash flows. These statements by necessity include amounts that are based on management’s best estimates and judgments and give due consideration to materiality.

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management and board of directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011. In making this assessment, it used the criteria established in “Internal Control — Integrated Framework,” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our assessment we believe that, as of December 31, 2011, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.

Deloitte & Touche LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that also audited the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, audited the internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, and issued their related attestation report which is included on page x.

 

LOGO

Eric C. Fast

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

LOGO

Andrew L. Krawitt

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer

The Section 302 certifications of the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and its Vice President, Principal Financial Officer have been filed as Exhibit 31 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Crane Co.

Stamford, CT

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Crane Co. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations, cash flows, and equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2011. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Crane Co. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2011, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 27, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Stamford, CT

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

       For year ended December 31,  
(in thousands, except per share data)      2011        2010        2009  

Net sales

     $ 2,545,867            $ 2,217,825            $ 2,196,343      

Operating costs and expenses:

              

Cost of sales

       1,683,093           1,472,602           1,466,030   

Asbestos charge

       241,647                       

Environmental charge

       30,327                       

Restructuring charge

                 6,676           5,243   

Selling, general and administrative

       548,536           503,385           516,801   
         2,503,603           1,982,663           1,988,074   

Operating profit

       42,264           235,162           208,269   

Other income (expense):

              

Interest income

       1,635           1,184           2,820   

Interest expense

       (26,255        (26,841        (27,139

Miscellaneous income

       2,810           1,424           976   
         (21,810        (24,233        (23,343

Income before income taxes

       20,454           210,929           184,926   

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

       (6,062        56,739           50,846   

Net income before allocations to noncontrolling interests

       26,516           154,190           134,080   

Less: Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries’ earnings

       201           20           224   

Net income attributable to common shareholders

     $ 26,315         $ 154,170         $ 133,856   

Basic earnings per share

     $ 0.45         $ 2.63         $ 2.29   

Average basic shares outstanding

       58,120           58,601           58,473   

Diluted earnings per share

     $ 0.44         $ 2.59         $ 2.28   

Average diluted shares outstanding

       59,204           59,562           58,812   

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

       Balance at December 31,  
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)      2011        2010  

Assets

         

Current assets:

         

Cash and cash equivalents

     $ 245,089            $ 272,941      

Current insurance receivable — asbestos

       16,345           33,000   

Accounts receivable, net

       349,250           301,918   

Inventories

       360,689           319,077   

Current deferred tax assets

       46,664           44,956   

Other current assets

       14,195           16,769   

Total current assets

       1,032,232           988,661   

Property, plant and equipment, net

       284,146           280,746   

Insurance receivable — asbestos

       208,952           180,689   

Long-term deferred tax assets

       265,849           182,832   

Other assets

       85,301           100,848   

Intangible assets, net

       146,227           162,636   

Goodwill

       820,824           810,285   

Total assets

     $ 2,843,531         $ 2,706,697   

Liabilities and equity

         

Current liabilities:

         

Short-term borrowings

     $ 1,112         $ 984   

Accounts payable

       194,158           157,051   

Current asbestos liability

       100,943           100,000   

Accrued liabilities

       226,717           229,462   

U.S. and foreign taxes on income

       10,165           11,057   

Total current liabilities

       533,095           498,554   

Long-term debt

       398,914           398,736   

Accrued pension and postretirement benefits

       178,382           98,324   

Long-term deferred tax liability

       41,668           48,852   

Long-term asbestos liability

       792,701           619,666   

Other liabilities

       76,715           49,535   

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)

         

Equity

         

Preferred shares, par value $.01; 5,000,000 shares authorized

                   

Common shares, par value $1.00; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 72,426,139 shares issued; 57,614,254 shares outstanding (58,160,687 in 2010)

       72,426           72,426   

Capital surplus

       189,294           174,143   

Retained earnings

       1,095,953           1,126,630   

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

       (93,512        11,518   

Treasury stock; 14,811,885 treasury shares (14,265,452 in 2010)

       (450,608        (399,773

Total shareholders’ equity

       813,553           984,944   

Noncontrolling interest

       8,503           8,086   

Total equity

       822,056           993,030   

Total liabilities and equity

     $ 2,843,531         $ 2,706,697   

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     For year ended December 31,  
(in thousands)    2011     2010     2009  

Operating activities:

          

Net income attributable to common shareholders

   $ 26,315         $ 154,170         $ 133,856      

Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries’ earnings

     201        20        224   

Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests

     26,516        154,190        134,080   

Asbestos provision, net

     241,647                 

Environmental charge

     30,327                 

Gain on disposition of capital assets and divestitures

     (4,258     (1,015       

Depreciation and amortization

     62,943        59,841        58,204   

Stock-based compensation expense

     14,972        13,326        9,166   

Defined benefit plans and postretirement expense

     6,770        14,712        18,750   

Deferred income taxes

     (43,923     31,453        26,284   

Cash (used for) provided from operating working capital

     (41,955     (8,262     47,403   

Defined benefit plans and postretirement contributions

     (48,113     (43,226     (35,231

Environmental payments, net of reimbursements

     (9,534     (11,063     (8,961

Payments for asbestos-related fees and costs, net of insurance recoveries

     (79,277     (66,731     (55,827

Other

     (6,303     (9,689     (4,854

Total provided from operating activities

     149,812        133,536        189,014   

Investing activities:

          

Capital expenditures

     (34,737     (21,033     (28,346

Proceeds from disposition of capital assets

     4,793        375        4,768   

Payments for acquisitions, net of cash and liabilities assumed of $3,206 in 2010

     (36,590     (140,461       

Proceeds from divestitures

     1,000        4,615        17,864   

Total used for investing activities

     (65,534     (156,504     (5,714

Financing activities:

          

Equity:

          

Dividends paid

     (56,992     (50,371     (46,783

Reacquisition of shares on open market

     (79,999     (49,988       

Stock options exercised — net of shares reacquired

     23,232        22,375        1,070   

Excess tax benefit — exercise of stock options

     6,097        3,290        224   

Debt:

          

Net decrease in short-term borrowings

     (1,003     (2,739     (16,474

Total used for financing activities

     (108,665     (77,433     (61,963

Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents

     (3,465     628        19,537   

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (27,852     (99,773     140,874   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     272,941        372,714        231,840   

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 245,089      $ 272,941      $ 372,714   

Detail of cash (used for) provided from operating working capital

(Net of effects of acquisitions):

          

Accounts receivable

   $ (44,120   $ 142      $ 55,166   

Inventories

     (38,407     (21,441     67,732   

Other current assets

     2,549        (2,274     1,345   

Accounts payable

     35,129        6,425        (43,797

Accrued liabilities

     (3,315     2,541        (30,514

U.S. and foreign taxes on income

     6,209        6,345        (2,529

Total

   $ (41,955   $ (8,262   $ 47,403   

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

          

Interest paid

   $ 26,158      $ 26,918      $ 27,140   

Income taxes paid

   $ 25,555      $ 15,651      $ 10,744   

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

(in thousands, except per share data)   Common
Shares
Issued at
Par Value
    Capital
Surplus
    Retained
Earnings
    Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
   

Treasury

Stock

    Total
Shareholders’
Equity
    Noncontrolling
Interest
    Total
Equity
 

BALANCE JANUARY 1, 2009

    72,426        157,078        935,460                (45,131     (381,771     738,062        7,759        745,821   

Net income

        133,856        133,856            133,856        224        134,080   

Cash dividends

        (46,478           (46,478       (46,478

Exercise of stock options, net of shares reacquired, 110,050

              2,447        2,447          2,447   

Stock option amortization

      4,350                4,350          4,350   

Tax benefit — stock options and restricted stock

      224                224          224   

Restricted stock, net

      (243           3,283        3,040          3,040   

Changes in pension and postretirement plan assets and benefit obligation, net of tax

          (5,676     (5,676       (5,676       (5,676

Currency translation adjustment

                            55,937        55,937                55,937        (43     55,894   

Comprehensive income

                            184,117                                           

BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 2009

    72,426        161,409        1,022,838                5,130        (376,041     885,762        7,940        893,702   

Net income

        154,170        154,170            154,170        20        154,190   

Cash dividends

        (50,378           (50,378       (50,378

Reacquisition on open market 1,396,608 shares

              (49,988     (49,988       (49,988

Exercise of stock options, net of shares reacquired, 1,040,684

              23,820        23,820          23,820   

Stock option amortization

      6,102                6,102          6,102   

Tax benefit — stock options and restricted stock