Current Report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 


 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 8, 2005 (June 2, 2005)

 


 

GREIF, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   001-00566   31-4388903

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

425 Winter Road, Delaware, Ohio   43015
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (740) 549-6000

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 


 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Section 2 – Financial Information

 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On June 2, 2005, the Company issued a press release (the “Earnings Release”) announcing the financial results for its second quarter ended April 30, 2005. The full text of the Earnings Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Earnings Release included the following non-GAAP financial measures (the “non-GAAP Measures”): (i) net income before restructuring charges, debt extinguishment charge and timberland gains; (ii) diluted earnings per Class A and Class B share before restructuring charges, debt extinguishment charge and timberland gains; (iii) operating profit before restructuring charges and timberland gains; and (iv) operating profit before restructuring charges. Net income before restructuring charges, debt extinguishment charge and timberland gains is equal to GAAP net income plus restructuring charges plus the debt extinguishment charge less timberland gains, net of tax. Diluted earnings per Class A and Class B share before restructuring charges, debt extinguishment charge and timberland gains is equal to GAAP diluted earnings per Class A and Class B share plus the effects of restructuring charges plus the effects of the debt extinguishment charge less the effects of timberland gains, net of tax. Operating profit before restructuring charges and timberland gains is equal to GAAP operating profit plus restructuring charges less timberland gains. Operating profit before restructuring charges is equal to GAAP operating profit plus restructuring charges.

 

The Company discloses the non-GAAP Measures because management believes that these non-GAAP Measures are a better indication of the Company’s operational performance than GAAP net income, diluted earnings per Class A and Class B share and operating profit since they exclude restructuring charges, and debt extinguishment which are not representative of ongoing operations, and timberland gains, which are volatile from period to period. The non-GAAP Measures provide a more stable platform on which to compare the historical performance of the Company.

 

 


Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(c) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description


99.1   Press release issued by Greif, Inc. on June 2, 2005, announcing the financial results for its second quarter ended April 30, 2005.


SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

    GREIF, INC.

Date: June 8, 2005

  By:  

/s/ Donald S. Huml


       

Donald S. Huml

Chief Financial Officer

(Duly Authorized Signatory)


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description


99.1   Press release issued by Greif, Inc. on June 2, 2005, announcing the financial results for its second quarter ended April 30, 2005.

 

 

Press Release

EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Contacts:         LOGO
Analysts:    Robert Lentz     
     614-876-2000     
Media:    Deb Strohmaier     
     740-549-6074     

 

GREIF, INC. REPORTS FISCAL SECOND QUARTER 2005 RESULTS

 

DELAWARE, Ohio (June 2, 2005) – Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging with niche businesses in paper, corrugated packaging and timber, today announced results for its second quarter ended April 30, 2005. Net income before restructuring charges, debt extinguishment charge and timberland gains (special items) was $23.9 million for the second quarter of 2005 compared with $16.0 million for the second quarter of last year. Diluted earnings per share before special items were $0.81 versus $0.56 per Class A share and $1.25 versus $0.85 per Class B share for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

The Company reported GAAP net income of $16.8 million, or $0.57 per diluted Class A share and $0.88 per diluted Class B share, for the second quarter of 2005 versus $8.4 million, or $0.30 per diluted Class A share and $0.45 per diluted Class B share, for the same quarter last year. The Company’s second quarter of 2005 results were positively impacted by a higher gross profit ($8.7 million increase), a lower level of restructuring charges ($1.7 million decrease) and higher timberland gains ($2.0 million increase) compared to the second quarter of 2004. These positive impacts were partially offset by a debt extinguishment charge ($2.8 million) in the second quarter of 2005.

 

Michael J. Gasser, chairman and chief executive officer, said, “Operating results for the second quarter of 2005 are in line with our expectations, despite continued competitive pressures and higher input costs. During fiscal 2005, the Greif Business System, which is the way we do business, will continue to benefit our operations as we strive to sustain the positive results already achieved and look for new opportunities to further enhance shareholder value.”

 

A reconciliation of the differences between all non-GAAP financial measures disclosed in this release with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the financial schedules that are a part of this release.

 

Consolidated Results

 

Net sales rose 13 percent (10 percent excluding the impact of foreign currency translation) to $613.0 million for the second quarter of 2005 from $542.2 million for the same quarter of 2004. The net sales improvement was attributable to the Industrial Packaging & Services segment ($58.7 million increase) and the Paper, Packaging & Services segment ($12.0 million increase). Higher selling prices, primarily in response to increased costs of steel and resin, drove this improvement.


Gross profit was $97.9 million, or 16.0 percent of net sales, for the second quarter of 2005 versus $89.3 million, or 16.5 percent of net sales, for the second quarter of 2004. The deterioration in gross profit margin compared to a year ago was principally due to generally lower sales volumes and higher raw material costs, partially offset by improved selling prices and labor and other manufacturing efficiencies related to the ongoing transformation initiatives. See “Transformation to the Greif Business System” below.

 

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $56.1 million, or 9.1 percent of net sales, for the second quarter of 2005 compared to $55.7 million, or 10.3 percent of net sales, for the same period a year ago. While certain SG&A expenses, such as employee benefits and professional fees, primarily related to compliance matters regarding Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, were higher on a quarter-over-quarter comparison, certain other SG&A expenses were reduced compared to the second quarter of 2004.

 

Operating profit before restructuring charges and timberland gains increased 28 percent to $42.7 million for the second quarter of 2005 compared with $33.3 million for the second quarter of 2004. This increase was primarily attributable to the Paper, Packaging & Services segment ($7.9 million increase) and the Industrial Packaging & Services segment ($1.7 million increase), partially offset by the Timber segment ($0.2 million decrease). There were $10.6 million and $12.3 million of restructuring charges and $3.4 million and $1.4 million of timberland gains during the second quarter of 2005 and 2004, respectively. GAAP operating profit was $35.4 million for the second quarter of 2005 compared with $22.4 million for the same period last year.

 

Business Group Results

 

Industrial Packaging & Services

 

In the Industrial Packaging & Services segment, the Company offers a comprehensive line of industrial packaging products, such as steel, fibre and plastic drums, intermediate bulk containers, closure systems for industrial packaging products and polycarbonate water bottles throughout the world. The key factors influencing profitability in the second quarter of 2005 compared to the second quarter of 2004 in the Industrial Packaging & Services segment were:

 

    Higher selling prices;

 

    Generally lower sales volumes for steel and fibre drums;

 

    Benefits from transformation initiatives;

 

    Higher raw material costs, especially steel and resin;

 

    Lower restructuring charges; and

 

    Impact of foreign currency translation.

 

In this segment, net sales rose 15 percent (11 percent excluding the impact of foreign currency translation) to $458.4 million for the second quarter of 2005 from $399.7 million for the same period last year. Selling prices rose primarily in response to higher raw material costs, especially steel and resin, compared to the same quarter last year. However, sales volumes were generally lower for steel and fibre drums.


Operating profit before restructuring charges rose to $29.4 million for the second quarter of 2005 from $27.8 million for the same period a year ago. Restructuring charges were $8.8 million for the second quarter of 2005 compared with $9.5 million a year ago. The Industrial Packaging & Services segment’s gross profit margin declined to 15.6 percent in the second quarter of 2005 versus 17.8 percent in the second quarter of 2004 due to generally lower sales volumes and higher raw material costs, partially offset by improved selling prices and labor and other manufacturing efficiencies related to the transformation initiatives. GAAP operating profit was $20.6 million for the second quarter of 2005 compared with $18.2 million for the second quarter of 2004.

 

Paper, Packaging & Services

 

In the Paper, Packaging & Services segment, the Company sells containerboard, corrugated sheets and other corrugated products and multiwall bags in North America. The key factors influencing profitability in the second quarter of 2005 compared to the second quarter of 2004 in the Paper, Packaging & Services segment were:

 

    Higher selling prices;

 

    Generally lower sales volumes for containerboard, corrugated sheets and corrugated containers; and

 

    Lower restructuring charges.

 

In this segment, net sales rose 9 percent to $150.0 million for the second quarter of 2005 from $138.0 million for the same period last year due to improved selling prices for this segment’s products. Sales volumes for containerboard, corrugated sheets and corrugated containers were down on a quarter-over-quarter comparison.

 

Operating profit before restructuring charges was $10.4 million for the second quarter of 2005 compared with $2.4 million the prior year. Restructuring charges were $1.8 million for the second quarter of 2005 versus $2.7 million a year ago. The increase in operating profit before restructuring charges was primarily due to improved selling prices, partially offset by generally lower sales volumes and higher transportation and energy costs in the containerboard operations. GAAP operating profit was $8.6 million for the second quarter of 2005 compared with a loss of $0.2 million for the second quarter of 2004.

 

Timber

 

As of April 30, 2005, the Company owned approximately 281,000 acres of timber properties in southeastern United States, which were actively harvested and regenerated, and approximately 35,000 acres in Canada. The key factors influencing profitability in the second quarter of 2005 compared to the second quarter of 2004 in the Timber segment were:

 

    Consistent level of timber sales; and

 

    Higher gain on sale of timberland.

 

Timber net sales were $4.5 million for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004. Operating profit before restructuring charges and timberland gains was $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2005 compared to $3.1 million a year ago. Restructuring charges were insignificant for the second quarter in both years. Timberland gains were $3.4 million for the second quarter of 2005 and $1.4 million for the same quarter last year. GAAP operating profit was $6.2 million for the second quarter of 2005 compared with $4.4 million for the second quarter of 2004.


As previously reported, in May 2005, the Company completed the first phase of the sale of 56,000 acres of timberland, timber and associated assets for $90 million. In this first phase, 35,000 acres of the Company’s timberland holdings in Florida, Georgia and Alabama were sold for approximately $51 million in the third quarter of 2005. The second phase of this transaction is expected to occur in several installments during the Company’s 2006 fiscal year. The Company will recognize significant timberland gains in its consolidated statements of income in the periods that these transactions occur.

 

Transformation to the Greif Business System

 

The Company’s transformation to the Greif Business System continues to enhance long-term organic sales growth, generate productivity improvements and achieve permanent cost reductions. The transformation, which began in fiscal 2003, delivered annualized benefits of approximately $80 million through the end of fiscal 2004. Additional annualized benefits of approximately $35 million are expected during fiscal 2005. The opportunities continue to include, but are not limited to, improved labor productivity, material yield and other manufacturing efficiencies, coupled with further footprint consolidation. In addition, the Company has launched a strategic sourcing initiative to more effectively leverage its global spend and lay the foundation for a world-class sourcing and supply chain capability.

 

In the second quarter of 2005, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $6.8 million related to transformation activities begun prior to October 31, 2004. These restructuring charges totaled $14.0 million for the first half of 2005. Management is pleased with the progress of the transformation initiatives to-date and is continuing to evaluate future rationalization options based on that progress.

 

In the second quarter of 2005, the Company also recorded $3.8 million of restructuring charges related to the impairment of two facilities, currently held for sale, that were closed during previous restructuring programs.

 

Financing Arrangements

 

Total debt outstanding was $490 million at April 30, 2005 compared to $469 million at October 31, 2004 and $644 million at April 30, 2004. Total debt to total capitalization was 42.1 percent at April 30, 2005 compared to 42.7 percent at October 31, 2004 and 52.5 percent at April 30, 2004.

 

Interest expense was $10.7 million for the second quarter of 2005 and 2004. Lower average debt outstanding was offset by higher interest rates during the second quarter of 2005 compared to the second quarter of 2004.

 

During the second quarter of 2005, the Company entered into a new revolving credit facility to improve pricing and financial flexibility. As a result, the Company recorded a $2.8 million debt extinguishment charge.


Capital Expenditures

 

Capital expenditures were $16.2 million, excluding timberland purchases of $1.3 million, for the second quarter of 2005 compared with capital expenditures of $16.3 million, excluding timberland purchases of $1.9 million, during the same period last year.

 

For fiscal 2005, capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $75 million, excluding timberland purchases, which would be approximately $25 million below the Company’s anticipated depreciation expense of approximately $100 million.

 

Company Outlook

 

Ongoing benefits from the transformation initiatives, which include incremental savings of $35 million to be realized in fiscal 2005, favorable comparisons for the Paper, Packaging & Services segment and generally better results in the international operations of the Industrial Packaging & Services segment are expected to drive earnings improvement. These positive factors will be partially offset by lower planned timber sales coupled with downward pricing pressure and lower than planned sales volumes during the second half of fiscal 2005. The second quarter results were in line with expectations and management reaffirms previous earnings guidance, before special items, in the range of $3.50 to $3.60 per Class A share for fiscal 2005.

 

Conference Call

 

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter of 2005 results on Friday, June 3, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. ET at (800) 218-9073. For international callers, the number is +1 (303) 262-2130.

 

The conference call will also be available through a live webcast, including slides, which can be accessed at www.greif.com. A replay of the conference call will be available on the Company’s Web site approximately one hour following the call.

 

About Greif

 

Greif is a world leader in industrial packaging products and services. The Company provides extensive expertise in steel, plastic, fibre, corrugated and multiwall containers for a wide range of industries. Greif also produces containerboard and manages timber properties in the United States. Greif is strategically positioned in more than 40 countries to serve multinational as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company’s Web site at www.greif.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this news release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s future financial position, business strategy, budgets, projected costs, goals and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “project,” “believe,” “continue” or “target” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. All forward-looking statements made in this news release are based on information currently available to management. Although the


Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements have a reasonable basis, the Company can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Such risks and uncertainties that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to: general economic or business conditions, including a prolonged or substantial economic downturn; changing trends and demands in the industries in which the Company competes, including industry over-capacity; industry competition; the continuing consolidation of the Company’s customer base for its industrial packaging, containerboard and corrugated products; political instability in those foreign countries where the Company manufactures and sells its products; foreign currency fluctuations and devaluations; availability and costs of raw materials for the manufacture of the Company’s products, particularly steel, resin and old corrugated containers, and price fluctuations in energy costs; costs associated with litigation or claims against the Company pertaining to environmental, safety and health, product liability and other matters; work stoppages and other labor relations matters; property loss resulting from wars, acts of terrorism or natural disasters; the Company’s ability to integrate its newly acquired operations effectively with its existing business; the Company’s ability to achieve improved operating efficiencies and capabilities; the frequency and volume of sales of the Company’s timber and timberland; and the deviation of actual results from the estimates and/or assumptions used by the Company in the application of its significant accounting policies. These and other risks and uncertainties that could materially affect the Company’s consolidated financial results are further discussed in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2004. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 

 


GREIF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

UNAUDITED

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three months ended
April 30,


   

Six months ended

April 30,


 
     2005

    2004

    2005

    2004

 

Net sales

   $ 612,960     $ 542,189     $ 1,195,524     $ 1,011,049  

Cost of products sold

     515,042       452,928       1,008,880       852,338  
    


 


 


 


Gross profit

     97,918       89,261       186,644       158,711  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     56,068       55,745       115,789       106,770  

Restructuring charges

     10,621       12,278       17,807       27,537  

Gain on sale of assets

     4,194       1,122       14,538       5,231  
    


 


 


 


Operating profit

     35,423       22,360       67,586       29,635  

Interest expense, net

     10,693       10,716       20,786       22,963  

Debt extinguishment charge

     2,828       —         2,828       —    

Other income, net

     1,973       694       1,207       916  
    


 


 


 


Income before income tax expense and equity in earnings of affiliates and minority interests

     23,875       12,338       45,179       7,588  

Income tax expense

     7,001       3,800       12,966       2,337  

Equity in earnings of affiliates and minority interests

     (107 )     (89 )     (310 )     (168 )
    


 


 


 


Net income

   $ 16,767     $ 8,449     $ 31,903     $ 5,083  
    


 


 


 


Basic earnings per share:

                                

Class A Common Stock

   $ 0.58     $ 0.30     $ 1.12     $ 0.18  

Class B Common Stock

   $ 0.88     $ 0.45     $ 1.67     $ 0.27  

Diluted earnings per share:

                                

Class A Common Stock

   $ 0.57     $ 0.30     $ 1.09     $ 0.18  

Class B Common Stock

   $ 0.88     $ 0.45     $ 1.67     $ 0.27  

 

 


GREIF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

SEGMENT DATA

UNAUDITED

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Three months ended
April 30,


  

Six months ended

April 30,


     2005

   2004

   2005

   2004

Net sales

                           

Industrial Packaging & Services

   $ 458,404    $ 399,689    $ 887,446    $ 737,080

Paper, Packaging & Services

     150,034      138,043      298,239      263,337

Timber

     4,522      4,457      9,839      10,632
    

  

  

  

Total

   $ 612,960    $ 542,189    $ 1,195,524    $ 1,011,049
    

  

  

  

Operating profit

                           

Operating profit before restructuring charges and timberland gains:

                           

Industrial Packaging & Services

   $ 29,411    $ 27,760    $ 47,090    $ 36,611

Paper, Packaging & Services

     10,372      2,435      19,963      7,788

Timber

     2,868      3,079      6,875      7,475
    

  

  

  

Total operating profit before restructuring charges and timberland gains

     42,651      33,274      73,928      51,874
    

  

  

  

Restructuring charges:

                           

Industrial Packaging & Services

     8,809      9,540      15,607      21,563

Paper, Packaging & Services

     1,764      2,665      2,141      5,834

Timber

     48      73      59      140
    

  

  

  

Restructuring charges

     10,621      12,278      17,807      27,537
    

  

  

  

Timberland gains:

                           

Timber

     3,393      1,364      11,465      5,298
    

  

  

  

Total

   $ 35,423    $ 22,360    $ 67,586    $ 29,635
    

  

  

  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense

                           

Industrial Packaging & Services

   $ 16,176    $ 17,019    $ 32,312    $ 34,078

Paper, Packaging & Services

     8,322      8,486      16,774      17,311

Timber

     694      592      1,088      1,418
    

  

  

  

Total

   $ 25,192    $ 26,097    $ 50,174    $ 52,807
    

  

  

  

 

 


GREIF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

GEOGRAPHIC DATA

UNAUDITED

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Three months ended
April 30,


  

Six months ended

April 30,


     2005

   2004

   2005

   2004

Net sales

                           

North America

   $ 332,515    $ 305,470    $ 649,691    $ 573,494

Europe

     191,316      159,001      367,486      291,947

Other

     89,129      77,718      178,347      145,608
    

  

  

  

Total

   $ 612,960    $ 542,189    $ 1,195,524    $ 1,011,049
    

  

  

  

Operating profit

                           

Operating profit before restructuring charges and timberland gains:

                           

North America

   $ 19,303    $ 13,672    $ 36,940    $ 22,156

Europe

     13,883      12,993      19,923      17,304

Other

     9,465      6,609      17,065      12,414
    

  

  

  

Operating profit before restructuring charges and timberland gains

     42,651      33,274      73,928      51,874

Restructuring charges

     10,621      12,278      17,807      27,537

Timberland gains

     3,393      1,364      11,465      5,298
    

  

  

  

Total

   $ 35,423    $ 22,360    $ 67,586    $ 29,635
    

  

  

  

 

 


GREIF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     April 30, 2005

   October 31, 2004

     (Unaudited)     

ASSETS

             

CURRENT ASSETS

             

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 52,029    $ 38,109

Trade accounts receivable

     282,564      307,750

Inventories

     222,149      191,457

Other current assets

     86,935      75,366
    

  

       643,677      612,682
    

  

LONG-TERM ASSETS

             

Goodwill

     228,571      237,803

Intangible assets

     25,454      27,524

Other long-term assets

     56,363      54,547
    

  

       310,388      319,874
    

  

PROPERTIES, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT

     857,014      880,682
    

  

     $ 1,811,079    $ 1,813,238
    

  

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

             

CURRENT LIABILITIES

             

Accounts payable

   $ 241,930    $ 281,265

Short-term borrowings

     23,506      11,621

Other current liabilities

     133,534      144,332
    

  

       398,970      437,218
    

  

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

             

Long-term debt

     466,215      457,415

Other long-term liabilities

     272,299      287,786
    

  

       738,514      745,201
    

  

MINORITY INTEREST

     1,290      1,725
    

  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     672,305      629,094
    

  

     $ 1,811,079    $ 1,813,238
    

  


GREIF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

UNAUDITED

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three months ended April 30, 2005

    Three months ended April 30, 2004

 
           Diluted per share amounts

          Diluted per share amounts

 
           Class A

    Class B

          Class A

    Class B

 

GAAP – operating profit

   $ 35,423                     $ 22,360                  

Restructuring charges

     10,621                       12,278                  

Timberland gains

     (3,393 )                     (1,364 )                
    


                 


               

Non-GAAP – operating profit before restructuring charges and timberland gains

   $ 42,651                     $ 33,274                  
    


                 


               

GAAP – net income

   $ 16,767     $ 0.57     $ 0.88     $ 8,449     $ 0.30     $ 0.45  

Restructuring charges, net of tax

     7,506       0.25       0.40       8,496       0.29       0.45  

Timberland gains, net of tax

     (2,398 )     (0.08 )     (0.13 )     (944 )     (0.03 )     (0.05 )

Debt extinguishment charge, net of tax

     1,999       0.07       0.10       —         —         —    
    


 


 


 


 


 


Non-GAAP – net income before restructuring charges, debt extinguishment charge and timberland gains

   $ 23,874     $ 0.81     $ 1.25     $ 16,001     $ 0.56     $ 0.85  
    


 


 


 


 


 


     Six months ended April 30, 2005

    Six months ended April 30, 2004

 
           Diluted per share amounts

          Diluted per share amounts

 
           Class A

    Class B

          Class A

    Class B

 

GAAP – operating profit

   $ 67,586                     $ 29,635                  

Restructuring charges

     17,807                       27,537                  

Timberland gains

     (11,465 )                     (5,298 )                
    


                 


               

Non-GAAP – operating profit before restructuring charges and timberland gains

   $ 73,928                     $ 51,874                  
    


                 


               

GAAP – net income

   $ 31,903     $ 1.09     $ 1.67     $ 5,083     $ 0.18     $ 0.27  

Restructuring charges, net of tax

     12,696       0.43       0.66       19,056       0.67       1.02  

Timberland gains, net of tax

     (8,175 )     (0.28 )     (0.43 )     (3,666 )     (0.13 )     (0.20 )

Debt extinguishment charge, net of tax

     2,016       0.07       0.11       —         —         —    
    


 


 


 


 


 


Non-GAAP – net income before restructuring charges, debt extinguishment charge and timberland gains

   $ 38,441     $ 1.31     $ 2.01     $ 20,473     $ 0.72     $ 1.09  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 

 


GREIF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION (CONTINUED)

UNAUDITED

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Three months ended
April 30,


    Six months ended
April 30,


 
     2005

    2004

    2005

    2004

 

Industrial Packaging & Services

                                

GAAP – operating profit

   $ 20,602     $ 18,220     $ 31,483     $ 15,048  

Restructuring charges

     8,809       9,540       15,607       21,563  
    


 


 


 


Non-GAAP – operating profit before restructuring charges

   $ 29,411     $ 27,760     $ 47,090     $ 36,611  
    


 


 


 


Paper, Packaging & Services

                                

GAAP – operating profit (loss)

   $ 8,608     $ (230 )   $ 17,822     $ 1,954  

Restructuring charges

     1,764       2,665       2,141       5,834  
    


 


 


 


Non-GAAP – operating profit before restructuring charges

   $ 10,372     $ 2,435     $ 19,963     $ 7,788  
    


 


 


 


Timber

                                

GAAP – operating profit

   $ 6,213     $ 4,370     $ 18,281     $ 12,633  

Restructuring charges

     48       73       59       140  

Timberland gains

     (3,393 )     (1,364 )     (11,465 )     (5,298 )
    


 


 


 


Non-GAAP – operating profit before restructuring charges and timberland gains

   $ 2,868     $ 3,079     $ 6,875     $ 7,475