Carlisle Companies Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings and Announces Management Reorganization

Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) reported net sales of $675.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2007, an 11% improvement over net sales of $608.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. Organic sales growth of 4% was due primarily to increased sales volumes for Construction Materials. The acquisition of Insulfoam, in April 2007, accounted for $39.4 million, or 6%, of sales growth in the fourth quarter. The impact of foreign currency exchange rates on net sales growth was approximately 1% in the fourth quarter. For the full year ended December 31, 2007, net sales were $2.88 billion, a 12% increase over net sales of $2.56 billion in 2006. Organic growth of 7% was driven by increased sales volumes across all reporting segments. The acquisition of Insulfoam contributed $125.4 million, or 5%, to sales growth as compared to last year. Net income from continuing operations was $40.9 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2007, an 8% increase as compared with $38.0 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2006. Income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $213.0 million, or $3.40 per diluted share, as compared to $178.8 million, or $2.87 per diluted share, reported in 2006. Income from continuing operations for the full year of 2007 included an after-tax gain of $29.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, on the sale of the Company’s interest in the European roofing company, Icopal, on July 31, 2007. David A. Roberts, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "2007 was another successful year for Carlisle with fourth quarter and full year sales growth in all of our segments. Income from continuing operations of $2.92 per diluted share, excluding the gain from the sale of Icopal of $0.48 per diluted share, exceeded our guidance range of $2.80 to $2.85 per diluted share. Our attention is now turned to the opportunities ahead. We have established a five year average sales growth target of 10% and have set our sights on achieving a 15% operating income margin by 2012. We plan to reach these goals through a combination of operating excellence and strategic growth.” Roberts also commented that "While it is early in the year, we expect organic sales growth to be at least equal to 2007, and operating margin to improve over the prior year.” "To help reach our goals, we are announcing key management changes that will be critical in achieving our long-term objectives,” continued Roberts. "Carlisle will be leveraging some of its existing management team in new responsibilities while adding to its management bench strength. First, Kevin Forster, formerly President, Carlisle Asia Pacific, will assume responsibilities as Group President for the Specialty Products Group which now includes the Company’s braking businesses, power transmission belt business and refrigerated truck body business. Mike Popielec will serve as Group President of the Applied Technologies Group which includes Carlisle’s foodservice and wire and cable businesses, key growth platforms for the Company. Mike’s focus will be on growth opportunities for these businesses as well as the integration of the recent acquisition of Dinex that is now part of the foodservice business. John Altmeyer will continue as Group President for the Construction Materials Group.” "I am pleased to announce that Fred Sutter has joined Carlisle as Group President of the Transportation Products Group managing the tire and wheel business and the specialty trailer business,” stated Roberts. Sutter joins Carlisle from Graco Inc. where he most recently served as Vice President and General Manager of the Applied Fluid Technologies Division. During his tenure at Graco, Sutter also served as Vice President of the Industrial and Automotive Equipment Divisions and as Vice President, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Sutter joined Graco from the Emerson Process Group, a division of Emerson Electric. Sutter holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.” Roberts also noted, "Carlisle is also very fortunate to have Chris Koch join the Company as President, Carlisle Asia Pacific. Koch most recently served as Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific for Graco Inc. While at Graco, he held various positions including Vice President, Lubrication Equipment Division. Prior to joining Graco, Koch served as President of TEC, Inc., a subsidiary of H.B. Fuller. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Macalester College and a M.B.A. from the University of Minnesota.” "Both Fred and Chris are excellent additions to the Carlisle management team,” said Roberts. "I was fortunate to have worked with Fred and Chris at Graco. I know firsthand the talent and experience they bring to their new roles. I am confident that with the addition of Chris and Fred to our already strong management team, we will drive the Company towards achievement of our long-term goals.” Roberts concluded his comments by noting "These organizational changes represent how we will manage the Carlisle businesses going forward. Our current financial reporting segments will be reviewed and future changes in our segmentation may be necessary to reflect the Company’s management structure.” Below is an overview of the new operations management structure: Carlisle Construction Materials Group, John Altmeyer, Group President   Carlisle Transportation Products Group, Fred Sutter, Group President Carlisle Tire & Wheel Trail King   Carlisle Applied Technologies Group, Mike Popielec, Group President Carlisle FoodService Products Tensolite   Carlisle Specialty Products Group, Kevin Forster, Group President Motion Control Carlisle Industrial Brake & Friction Carlisle Power Transmission Johnson Truck Bodies   Carlisle Asia Pacific, Chris Koch, Regional President Construction Materials: Growth in Insulation and TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) roofing systems volumes contributed to net sales of $339.0 million in the fourth quarter 2007. The 22% increase over 2006 net sales of $278.6 million also included $39.4 million of net sales from the Insulfoam acquisition. Net sales for the full year of 2007 were up 23% from 2006 on higher insulation and TPO sales. The acquisition of Insulfoam contributed $125.4 million in the current year. Earnings before interest and income taxes ("EBIT”) of $43.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 were 15% higher than in the same period 2006. EBIT for the year ended 2007 was $240.6 million, compared to $175.9 million in 2006, and included a $48.5 million gain on the sale of Icopal. Earnings margins for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2007 were impacted by increased competition. Industrial Components: Net sales of $167.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 increased 4% compared with net sales of $161.6 million in 2006, primarily reflecting increased sales in the commercial lawn and garden market, offsetting lower sales in the high-speed trailer market. Sales for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $799.9 million, a 5% increase compared to the prior year reflecting improvements in the consumer and commercial power equipment and replacement markets, which more than offset lower sales of power transmission belts, high-speed trailer tires and styled wheels. EBIT of $8.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 was slightly below EBIT of $8.8 million for the same period of 2006 partially resulting from increased raw material costs. For the full year of 2007, EBIT was $58.9 million as compared with $59.9 million for 2006. The 2% decrease is due primarily to lower sales and earnings for the power transmission belts business. Specialty Products: The Company’s braking business recorded net sales of $40.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 as compared to net sales of $40.1 million for the same period in 2006. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $181.4 million, a 4% increase over net sales of $174.5 million for the full year 2006. For 2007, sales in the off-highway business improved 8% over the prior year on increased demand in the mining and heavy construction markets. On-highway brake sales were down year-over-year, impacted by the 2006 pre-buy of heavy-duty trucks associated with certain regulatory emission changes. Fourth quarter 2007 EBIT of $0.6 million compared favorably with the loss of $0.8 million in the fourth quarter 2006, reflecting improved performance in the off-highway business. Full year 2007 EBIT of $5.1 million was lower than EBIT of $9.7 million in 2006. Results for the year ended December 31, 2007 reflected pre-tax charges of $4.6 million related to asset impairment and restructuring costs, net of a $1.2 million gain on the sale of a closed facility. Also included in the 2007 full year results was a $4.7 million charge related to the facility and management transition of an acquired operation in Wales, U.K. Transportation Products: Fourth quarter 2007 net sales of $48.4 million increased 7% over net sales of $45.4 million in the same period of 2006. Net sales for the full year ended December 31, 2007 were $189.8 million, a 4% increase as compared to $183.0 million for 2006. Fourth quarter 2007 EBIT of $7.2 million increased 8% as compared with 2006 EBIT of $6.7 million. For the full year, EBIT was $28.3 million in 2007, down 8% from 2006. Increased labor and overhead costs associated with recent capacity expansion at the Company’s new Fargo, North Dakota and expanded Brookville, Pennsylvania facilities and increased raw material costs contributed to the earnings decline. General Industry: Net sales of $80.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 declined 3% from 2006 fourth quarter net sales of $83.0 million as increased sales in the foodservice and high-performance wire and cable businesses were more than offset by lower sales in the refrigerated truck bodies business. EBIT in the fourth quarter of 2007 of $9.0 million increased 7% over $8.4 million for the same period of 2006. The Company successfully managed the negative impact on earnings of the refrigerated truck bodies sales decline through cost containment. For the year ended December 31, 2007, net sales were $339.9 million, a 4% increase over net sales of $326.2 million in 2006. A 20% net sales improvement in the wire and cable business, reflecting increased demand in the aerospace market, and a 6% increase in the foodservice business more than offset the previously mentioned decline in the refrigerated truck bodies business. The strong sales performance for the wire and cable and foodservice businesses contributed to EBIT of $38.2 million for the year ended 2007, a 27% improvement over the prior year. Results for 2006 included a $2.5 million charge related to an arbitration proceeding concerning the termination of a supply agreement in the wire and cable business. Corporate Corporate pre-tax expense of $41.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to pre-tax expense of $28.5 million for the same period in 2006. The increase in expense included $6.6 million of costs associated with the change in executive management in the second quarter 2007, charges of $3.1 million associated with the sale of Icopal, and $1.1 million in expenses related to a terminated acquisition initiative. Pre-tax expense in 2006 was reduced by $2.0 million as a result of the favorable resolution of certain legal matters. Discontinued Operations Income from discontinued operations for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2006 included an after-tax gain of $34.6 million on the sale of the Carlisle Systems & Equipment businesses, which included Carlisle Process Systems and the Walker Group. Net Income Net income for the fourth quarter 2007 was $42.9 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, compared to $78.1 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter 2006. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $215.6 million, or $3.44 per diluted share, which compared to $217.1 million, or $3.49 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2006. Included in the full year 2007 results was an after-tax gain of $29.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, on the sale of Icopal. The gain on the sale of Icopal was partially offset by after-tax charges of $4.5 million associated with the change in management, $3.2 million for plant closure and asset impairment charges for the on-highway brake business, and $4.7 million for facility and management transition for the off-highway brake business. Results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2006 included an after-tax gain of $34.6 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, on the sale of the Carlisle Systems & Equipment businesses. Cash Flow Cash flow provided by operations of $259.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared favorably with cash provided by operations of $19.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. Cash used from working capital was $1.9 million in 2007, which compared to $87.8 million in 2006. Operating cash flow for 2006 reflected a decrease of $137.9 million in the utilization of the Company’s securitization program. In the third quarter of 2007, the Company effectively terminated its existing accounts receivable securitization facility and subsequently executed a new agreement whereby the receivables and related debt are included on the balance sheet. Cash flows related to the securitization facility have been reported as a financing activity in 2007. Cash used in investing activities was $134.1 million in 2007 compared to cash provided from investing activities of $11.1 million in 2006. Cash used for acquisitions of $189.7 million in 2007 included the purchase of Insulfoam and the acquisitions of manufacturing operations in China for the tire and wheel and high-performance wire and cable businesses. Cash from the sale of investments, property and equipment included $114.8 million from the sale of Icopal and $15.7 million received for notes and accrued interest owed to the Company by Icopal. Proceeds from the sale of investments, property and equipment in 2006 include $99.5 million from the sale of the Carlisle Systems & Equipment businesses. Capital expenditures of $82.5 million in 2007 compared with $95.5 million in 2006. Net cash flow used in financing activities of $182.4 million in 2007 included the retirement of $150.0 million in senior notes and the repurchase of 1.5 million shares of the Company’s stock for $60.0 million. Cash provided by financing activities of $74.5 million in 2006 included proceeds from the issuance of $150.0 million in senior notes. Conference Call and Webcast The Company will discuss fourth quarter 2007 results on a conference call for investors on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. The call may be accessed live at http://www.carlisle.com/investors/conference_call.html, or the taped call may be listened to shortly following the live call at the same website location until February 25, 2008. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements. Carlisle is a diversified global manufacturing company serving the construction materials, commercial roofing, specialty tire and wheel, power transmission, heavy-duty brake and friction, heavy-haul truck trailer, refrigerated truck body, foodservice, and aerospace and test and measurement industries. CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED Financial Results For the periods ended December 31 (In millions, except per share data) (Unaudited)             Fourth Quarter Twelve Months   2007   2006*   % Change     2007   2006*   % Change   Net sales $ 675.5 $ 608.7 11 % $ 2,876.4 $ 2,559.4 12 %   Income from continuing operations $ 40.9 $ 38.0 8 % $ 213.0 $ 178.8 19 %   Income from discontinued operations   2.0     40.1   NM   2.6     38.3   NM Net income $ 42.9   $ 78.1   -45 % $ 215.6   $ 217.1   -1 %   Basic earnings per share Continuing operations $ 0.67 $ 0.62 8 % $ 3.46 $ 2.92 18 % Discontinued operations   0.03     0.65   NM   0.04     0.62   NM Net income $ 0.70   $ 1.27   -45 % $ 3.50   $ 3.54   -1 %   Diluted earnings per share Continuing operations $ 0.66 $ 0.61 8 % $ 3.40 $ 2.87 19 % Discontinued operations   0.03     0.64   NM   0.04     0.62   NM Net income $ 0.69   $ 1.25   -45 % $ 3.44   $ 3.49   -1 %   SEGMENT FINANCIAL DATA (Continuing Operations) (In millions)   Fourth Quarter 2007   2006* Sales   EBIT   % Sales Sales   EBIT   % Sales Construction Materials $ 339.0 $ 43.3 12.8 % $ 278.6 $ 37.6 13.5 % Industrial Components 167.7 8.7 5.2 % 161.6 8.8 5.4 % Specialty Products 40.3 0.6 1.5 % 40.1 (0.8 ) -2.0 % Transportation Products 48.4 7.2 14.9 % 45.4 6.7 14.8 % General Industry   80.1     9.0   11.2 %   83.0     8.4   10.1 % Subtotal 675.5 68.8 10.2 % 608.7 60.7 10.0 % Corporate   -     (9.1 )   -     (4.8 ) Total $ 675.5 $ 59.7   8.8 % $ 608.7 $ 55.9   9.2 %   Twelve Months 2007   2006* Sales   EBIT   % Sales Sales   EBIT   % Sales Construction Materials $ 1,365.4 $ 240.6 17.6 % $ 1,111.2 $ 175.9 15.8 % Industrial Components 799.9 58.9 7.4 % 764.5 59.9 7.8 % Specialty Products 181.4 5.1 2.8 % 174.5 9.7 5.6 % Transportation Products 189.8 28.3 14.9 % 183.0 30.9 16.9 % General Industry   339.9     38.2   11.2 %   326.2     30.1   9.2 % Subtotal 2,876.4 371.1 12.9 % 2,559.4 306.5 12.0 % Corporate   -     (41.7 )   -     (28.5 ) Total $ 2,876.4   $ 329.4   11.5 % $ 2,559.4   $ 278.0   10.9 %   * 2006 figures have been revised to reflect the change in method of accounting for inventory, discontinued operations and the stock split.   NM = Not Meaningful CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED Consolidated Statement of Earnings For the periods ended December 31 (In thousands except per share data) (Unaudited)     Fourth Quarter   Twelve Months   2007     2006*   % Change     2007     2006*   % Change   Net sales $ 675,534     $ 608,701     11.0 % $ 2,876,383     $ 2,559,410     12.4 % Cost and expenses:         Cost of goods sold 542,786 492,286 10.3 % 2,293,130 2,035,269 12.7 % Selling and administrative expenses 69,381 61,679 12.5 % 286,056 241,640 18.4 % Research and development expenses 4,272 3,769 13.3 % 17,392 15,087 15.3 % Other income, net   (615 )     (4,926 )   NM     (49,581 )     (10,634 )   NM     Earnings before interest & income taxes 59,710 55,893 6.8 % 329,386 278,048 18.5 %   Interest expense, net   1,334       5,386     -75.2 %   10,044       20,313     -50.6 %   Earnings before income taxes 58,376 50,507 15.6 % 319,342 257,735 23.9 %   Income taxes   17,427       12,482     39.6 %   106,321       78,942     34.7 % 29.9 % 24.7 % 33.3 % 30.6 % Income from continuing operations   40,949       38,025     7.7 %   213,021       178,793     19.1 % Percent of net sales 6.1 % 6.2 % 7.4 % 7.0 %   Income from discontinued operations   1,993       40,108     NM     2,616       38,282     NM     Net income $ 42,942     $ 78,133     -45.0 % $ 215,637     $ 217,075     -0.7 %   Basic earnings per share Continuing operations $ 0.67 $ 0.62 8.1 % $ 3.46 $ 2.92 18.5 % Discontinued operations   0.03       0.65     NM     0.04       0.62     NM   Basic earnings per share $ 0.70     $ 1.27     -44.9 % $ 3.50     $ 3.54     -1.1 %   Diluted earnings per share Continuing operations $ 0.66 $ 0.61 8.2 % $ 3.40 $ 2.87 18.5 % Discontinued operations   0.03       0.64     NM     0.04       0.62     NM   Diluted earnings per share $ 0.69     $ 1.25     -44.8 % $ 3.44     $ 3.49     -1.4 %   Average shares outstanding (000's) - basic   61,319       61,429     61,692       61,240   Average shares outstanding (000's) - diluted   62,041       62,258     62,630       62,236     Dividends $ 8,934     $ 8,330       $ 34,743     $ 32,010       Dividends per share $ 0.145     $ 0.135     7.4 % $ 0.560     $ 0.520     7.7 %   * 2006 figures have been revised to reflect the change in method of accounting for inventory, discontinued operations, and the stock split.   NM = Not Meaningful CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED Comparative Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (In thousands) (Unaudited)     December 31,   December 31,   2007 2006* Assets     Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 88,435 $ 144,029 Receivables 367,810 353,108 Inventories 492,274 450,004 Prepaid expenses and other 71,442 54,892 Current assets held for sale   3,231   5,477 Total current assets   1,023,192   1,007,510 Property, plant and equipment, net 537,637 458,480 Other assets 425,465 436,869 Non-current assets held for sale   2,500   4,227 Total Assets $ 1,988,794 $ 1,907,086   Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current Liabilities Short-term debt, including current maturities $ 58,571 $ 151,676 Accounts payable 142,896 142,405 Accrued expenses 186,392 175,849 Current liabilities associated with assets held for sale   328   912 Total current liabilities   388,187   470,842 Long-term debt 262,809 274,658 Other liabilities 218,903 194,264 Shareholders' equity   1,118,895   967,322 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 1,988,794 $ 1,907,086   * 2006 figures have been revised to reflect the change in accounting for inventory, retained earnings adjustments from the adoption of FIN 48 and discontinued operations. CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED Comparative Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the Twelve Months Ended December 31 (In thousands) (Unaudited)       2007     2006* Operating activities Net income $ 215,637 $ 217,075 Reconciliation of net earnings to cash flows: Depreciation and amortization 65,874 59,836 Non-cash compensation 13,603 6,844 Excess tax benefits from share based compensation (5,420 ) (3,710 ) Earnings from equity investments (2,474 ) (6,022 ) Loss on writedown of assets 7,831 5,610 Foreign exchange (gain) loss (122 ) 362 Deferred taxes 18,796 5,083 Gain on investments, property and equipment, net (52,209 ) (37,302 ) Receivables under securitization program - (137,900 ) Working capital (1,922 ) (87,789 ) Other   (292 )   (2,209 ) Net cash provided by operating activities   259,302     19,878   Investing activities Capital expenditures (82,510 ) (95,479 ) Acquisitions, net of cash (189,686 ) (1,875 ) Proceeds from investments, property and equipment, net 138,019 108,906 Other   113     (433 ) Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   (134,064 )   11,119   Financing activities Net change in short-term debt and revolving credit lines (120,636 ) (55,762 ) Proceeds from receivables securitization facility 15,000 - Proceeds from long-term debt - 148,875 Reductions of long-term debt (11 ) (6,889 ) Dividends (34,743 ) (32,010 ) Proceeds from hedging activities - 5,643 Excess tax benefits from share based compensation 5,420 3,710 Treasury shares and stock options, net 12,507 12,098 Treasury share repurchases (59,957 ) - Other   24     (1,215 ) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (182,396 )   74,450   Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   1,564     (163 ) Change in cash and cash equivalents (55,594 ) 105,284 Cash and cash equivalents Beginning of period   144,029     38,745   End of period $ 88,435   $ 144,029       * 2006 figures have been revised to reflect the change in method of accounting for inventory.