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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549


FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT of 1934

     
For Quarter Ended September 28, 2002   Commission File No. 0-12640

 

KAYDON CORPORATION


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  13-3186040
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
         
315 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, Michigan       48108  
(Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (734) 747-7025

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES x NO o

Common Stock Outstanding at October 25, 2002 — 30,032,469 shares, $.10 par value.

 


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Part I — Financial Information:
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets — September 28, 2002 and December 31, 2001
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income — Quarter and First Three Quarters Ended September 28, 2002 and September 29, 2001
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows — First Three Quarters Ended September 28, 2002 and September 29, 2001
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Part II — Other Information:
Item 1. — Legal Proceedings
Item 6. — Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
Signatures
Certification
Certification


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KAYDON CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 28, 2002

INDEX

         
      Page No.
     
Part I -   Financial Information:    
         
    Item 1. Financial Statements    
         
    Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - September 28, 2002 and December 31, 2001   1
         
    Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income - Quarter and First Three Quarters Ended September 28, 2002 and September 29, 2001   2
         
    Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - First Three Quarters Ended September 28, 2002 and September 29, 2001   3
         
    Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements   4-16
         
    Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   17-22
         
    Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   22-23
         
    Item 4. Controls and Procedures   23
         
Part II -   Other Information:    
         
    Item 1. — Legal Proceedings   24
         
    Item 6. — Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K   24
         
    Signatures   25
         
    Certification   26

 


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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
KAYDON CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

                 
    September 28, 2002     December 31, 2001  
   
   
 
    (Unaudited)          
Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 135,547,000     $ 152,570,000  
Accounts receivable, net
    42,743,000       38,432,000  
Inventories, net
    49,917,000       55,066,000  
Other current assets
    16,336,000       15,706,000  
 
 
   
 
Total current assets
    244,543,000       261,774,000  
 
 
   
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
    84,472,000       84,273,000  
Cost in excess of net assets of purchased businesses, net (“Goodwill”)
    108,145,000       121,708,000  
Other intangible assets
    9,954,000       11,066,000  
Other assets
    22,861,000       18,977,000  
 
 
   
 
Total assets
  $ 469,975,000     $ 497,798,000  
 
 
   
 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 9,578,000     $ 10,117,000  
Accrued expenses
    39,579,000       21,528,000  
 
 
   
 
Total current liabilities
    49,157,000       31,645,000  
 
 
   
 
Long-term debt
    72,152,000       112,194,000  
Long-term liabilities
    49,105,000       50,155,000  
 
 
   
 
Total long-term liabilities
    121,257,000       162,349,000  
 
 
   
 
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Common stock
    3,693,000       3,691,000  
Paid-in capital
    45,091,000       45,017,000  
Retained earnings
    400,571,000       408,058,000  
Less — treasury stock, at cost
    (135,207,000 )     (135,782,000 )
Less — restricted stock awards
    (9,075,000 )     (9,619,000 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (5,512,000 )     (7,561,000 )
 
 
   
 
 
    299,561,000       303,804,000  
 
 
   
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 469,975,000     $ 497,798,000  
 
 
   
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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KAYDON CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

                                   
      Quarter Ended     First Three Quarters Ended  
     
   
 
      Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001     Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001  
     
   
   
   
 
Net sales
  $ 68,529,000     $ 68,173,000     $ 207,917,000     $ 218,843,000  
Cost of sales
    44,477,000       44,461,000       137,006,000       141,284,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Gross profit
    24,052,000       23,712,000       70,911,000       77,559,000  
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
    11,222,000       14,693,000       37,684,000       38,844,000  
Unusual litigation related charge
                7,500,000        
 
 
   
   
   
 
Operating income from continuing operations
    12,830,000       9,019,000       25,727,000       38,715,000  
Interest income (expense), net, from continuing operations
    187,000       (394,000 )     376,000       (124,000 )
 
 
   
   
   
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
    13,017,000       8,625,000       26,103,000       38,591,000  
Provision for income taxes
    4,686,000       3,191,000       9,397,000       14,278,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Income from continuing operations
    8,331,000       5,434,000       16,706,000     $ 24,313,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
(Loss) from operations of discontinued segment
          (43,601,000 )           (46,762,000 )
(Credit) for income taxes
          (13,781,000 )           (14,950,000 )
 
 
   
   
   
 
(Loss) from discontinued operations
          (29,820,000 )           (31,812,000 )
 
 
   
   
   
 
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change
    8,331,000       (24,386,000 )     16,706,000       (7,499,000 )
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of income tax credit of $3,544,000
                (13,222,000 )      
 
 
   
   
   
 
Net Income (loss)
  $ 8,331,000     $ (24,386,000 )   $ 3,484,000     $ (7,499,000 )
 
 
   
   
   
 
Weighted Average Common Shares:
                               
 
Basic
    29,997,000       29,942,000       29,987,000       29,948,000  
 
Diluted
    30,016,000       29,942,000       30,006,000       29,948,000  
Earnings Per Share-Continuing Operations
                               
 
Basic
  $ 0.28     $ .18     $ 0.56     $ .81  
 
Diluted
  $ 0.28     $ .18     $ 0.56     $ .81  
(Loss) Per Share — Discontinued Operations
                               
 
Basic
        $ (1.00 )         $ (1.06 )
 
Diluted
        $ (1.00 )         $ (1.06 )
(Loss) Per Share — Cumulative effect of accounting change
                               
 
Basic
              $ (0.44 )      
 
Diluted
              $ (0.44 )      
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
                               
 
Basic
  $ 0.28     $ (0.81 )   $ 0.12     $ (0.25 )
 
Diluted
  $ 0.28     $ (0.81 )   $ 0.12     $ (0.25 )
Dividends per share
  $ 0.12     $ 0.12     $ 0.36     $ 0.36  

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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KAYDON CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

                   
      First Three Quarters Ended  
     
 
      Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29,2001  
     
   
 
Cash flows from operating activities
  $ 45,306,000     $ 32,116,000  
Cash flows used in investing activities:
               
Capital expenditures, net
    (6,588,000 )     (7,857,000 )
Acquisitions of businesses, net
    (4,401,000 )     (70,584,000 )
 
 
   
 
Cash used in investing activities
    (10,989,000 )     (78,441,000 )
 
 
   
 
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:
               
Long-term debt:
               
 
Issuance
          70,750,000  
 
Retirement
    (40,052,000 )     (6,053,000 )
Dividends paid
    (10,959,000 )     (10,943,000 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    475,000       1,107,000  
Purchase of treasury stock
    (20,000 )     (1,655,000 )
 
 
   
 
Cash from (used in) financing activities
    (50,556,000 )     53,206,000  
Cash (used in) discontinued operations
          (1,546,000 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (784,000 )     1,000  
 
 
   
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (17,023,000 )     5,336,000  
Cash and cash equivalents — Beginning of period
    152,570,000       114,965,000  
 
 
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents — End of period
  $ 135,547,0000     $ 120,301,000  
 
 
   
 
Cash expended for income taxes
  $ 7,786,000     $ 14,505,000  
 
 
   
 
Cash expended for interest
  $ 1,464,000     $ 3,618,000  
 
 
   
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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KAYDON CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1)   The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of Kaydon Corporation and subsidiaries (“Kaydon” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included, and such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.
 
    The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” This pronouncement amends the accounting for goodwill and intangible assets. SFAS No. 142 no longer permits amortization of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Separable intangible assets that are not deemed to have an indefinite life will continue to be amortized over their useful lives. In addition, SFAS No. 142 establishes a new method of testing goodwill for impairment by using a fair-value approach. The amortization provisions of SFAS No. 142 apply to goodwill and intangible assets acquired after June 30, 2001. With respect to goodwill and intangible assets acquired prior to July 1, 2001, Kaydon, as required, adopted the pronouncement in the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2002. Please refer to Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Note 9) in this quarterly report Form 10-Q for additional information on the implementation status of SFAS No. 142 at Kaydon.
 
(2)   Inventories are summarized as follows:

                 
    Sept. 28, 2002     December 31, 2001  
   
   
 
Raw Material
  $ 19,089,000     $ 17,482,000  
Work in Process
    11,863,000       11,227,000  
Finished Goods
    18,965,000       26,357,000  
 
 
   
 
 
  $ 49,917,000     $ 55,066,000  
 
 
   
 

(3)   Comprehensive income reflects the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events, and from circumstances involving nonowner sources. For the Company, comprehensive income consists of net income, foreign currency translation adjustments, minimum pension liability adjustments and unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments. Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, was approximately $(.4) million and $1.6 million, resulting in comprehensive income (loss) of $7.9 million and $(22.8) million for the quarters ended September 28, 2002 and September 29,

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  2001. For the first three quarters, other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, was approximately $2.0 million and $(.6) million, resulting in year to date comprehensive income (loss) of $5.5 million and $(8.1) million for the first three quarters ended September 28, 2002 and September 29, 2001.
 
(4)   The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the periods presented.

                   
      Quarter Ended  
     
 
      Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001  
     
   
 
Numerators:
               
 
Numerators for both basic and diluted earnings per share, income from continuing operations
  $ 8,331,000     $ 5,434,000  
 
 
 
   
 
Denominators:
               
 
Denominators for basic earnings per share from continuing operations, weighted average common shares outstanding
    29,997,000       29,942,000  
 
Potential dilutive shares resulting from stock options and restricted stock awards
    19,000        
 
 
 
   
 
 
Denominators for dilutive earnings per share from continuing operations
    30,016,000       29,942,000  
 
 
 
   
 
Earnings per share from continuing operations:
               
Basic
  $ .28     $ .18  
 
 
 
   
 
Diluted
  $ .28     $ .18  
 
 
 
   
 

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      First Three Quarters Ended  
     
 
      Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001  
     
   
 
Numerators:
               
 
Numerators for both basic and diluted earnings per share, income from continuing operations
  $ 16,706,000     $ 24,313,000  
 
 
 
   
 
Denominators:
               
 
Denominators for basic earnings per share from continuing operations, weighted average common shares outstanding
    29,987,000       29,948,000  
 
Potential dilutive shares resulting from stock options and restricted stock awards
    19,000        
 
 
 
   
 
 
Denominators for dilutive earnings per share from continuing operations
    30,006,000       29,948,000  
 
 
 
   
 
Earnings per share from continuing operations:
               
Basic
  $ .56     $ .81  
 
 
 
   
 
Diluted
  $ .56     $ .81  
 
 
 
   
 

    Options to purchase 439,300 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $24.25 to $33.3125 per share were outstanding during the third quarter of 2002, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares during that period. Options to purchase 414,200 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $24.25 to $33.3125 per share were outstanding during the third quarter of 2001, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares during that period.
 
    In accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings Per Share”, potential dilutive shares resulting from stock option plans used in the calculation of dilutive earnings per share are based on an average of the potential dilutive shares resulting from stock option plans for the periods presented.
 
(5)   The Company operates through individual operating units for which separate financial information is available, and for which operating results are evaluated regularly by the Company’s chief operating decision maker in determining resource allocation and assessing performance (“operating segments”). The Company’s operating segments manufacture complex and standard metal products that are sold primarily to equipment manufacturers and other assemblers or integrators. Certain of the operating segments have similar long-term average gross margins and all of them exhibit other common attributes, including the nature of the products and production processes, distribution patterns and classes of customers. As a result, based upon current and expected future long-term financial performance, the Company aggregates its operating segments into three continuing reportable segments. Prior to the fourth quarter of 2001 the Company aggregated its operating segments into a single

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    reportable segment referred to as Custom-Engineered Products. Due to changes in economic conditions affecting certain operating segments, during the fourth quarter of 2001 the Company changed the way it aggregates operating segments for purposes of reporting segment information. Prior year amounts have been reclassified to reflect the current year presentation.
 
    The Company has three continuing reportable segments and one discontinued reportable segment engaged in the manufacture and sale of the following:
 
    Specialty Metal Formed Products — complex metal products used in specialized industrial and aerospace equipment applications. Products include anti-friction bearings, split roller bearings, specialty balls, industrial shock absorbers and metal retaining devices.
 
    Ring, Seal and Filtration Products — complex and standard ring, seal and filtration products used in demanding industrial, aerospace, medical, electronic and marine equipment applications. Products include engine rings, sealing rings, shaft seals, slip-rings, slip-ring assemblies, fiber optic rotary joints, filter elements and filtration systems.
 
    Fluid Power Products — standard and custom-made hydraulic cylinders used in heavy industrial equipment applications. The Fluid Power Products business was sold on December 31, 2001. Its results have been presented separately in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”
 
    Other Metal Products- metal alloys, machine tool components, presses, dies and benders used in a variety of industrial applications.
 
    The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those of the Company. Segment performance is evaluated based on segment operating income (which includes an estimated provision for state income taxes) and segment assets.
 
    Items not allocated to segment operating income include depreciation of corporate fixed assets, certain amortization and corporate administrative expenses, and other amounts. Corporate assets consist of cash and cash equivalents, fixed assets and certain prepaid expenses. The selling price for transfers between operating segments and geographic areas is generally based on cost plus a mark-up.

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        Quarter Ended     First Three Quarters Ended  
       
   
 
        Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001     Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001  
       
   
   
   
 
Net Sales
                               
Specialty Metal Formed Products
                               
 
External customers
  $ 42,037,000     $ 38,623,000     $ 123,280,000     $ 130,152,000  
 
Intersegment
    99,000       137,000       243,000       368,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
    42,136,000       38,760,000       123,523,000       130,520,000  
Ring, Seal and Filtration Products
                               
 
External customers
    21,526,000       21,818,000       68,048,000       67,374,000  
 
Intersegment
    (99,000 )     (137,000 )     (243,000 )     (368,000 )
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
    21,427,000       21,681,000       67,805,000       67,006,000  
Fluid Power Products
          10,475,000             40,759,000  
Other Metal Products
    4,966,000       7,732,000       16,589,000       21,317,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
   
Total segment net sales
    68,529,000       78,648,000       207,917,000       259,602,000  
Net sales of discontinued operations
          (10,475,000 )           (40,759,000 )
 
 
   
   
   
 
Total consolidated net sales
  $ 68,529,000     $ 68,173,000     $ 207,917,000     $ 218,843,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
                                 
    Quarter Ended     First Three Quarters Ended  
   
   
 
    Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001     Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001  
   
   
   
   
 
Operating income (loss)
                               
Specialty Metal Formed Products
  $ 8,781,000     $ 5,589,000     $ 21,303,000     $ 28,453,000  
Ring, Seal and Filtration Products
    2,433,000       3,288,000       8,751,000       9,863,000  
Fluid Power Products
          (5,658,000 )           (8,819,000 )
Other Metal Products
    314,000       581,000       1,222,000       1,505,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Total segment operating income
    11,528,000       3,800,000       31,276,000       31,002,000  
State income tax provision included in segment operating income
    435,000       16,000       1,187,000       501,000  
Items not allocated to segment operating income
    867,000       (455,000 )     764,000       (1,607,000 )
Unusual litigation related charge
                (7,500,000 )      
Interest expense
    (424,000 )     (1,443,000 )     (1,464,000 )     (4,014,000 )
Interest income
    611,000       1,049,000       1,840,000       3,890,000  
Operating loss of discontinued operations
          5,658,000             8,819,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
  $ 13,017,000     $ 8,625,000     $ 26,103,000     $ 38,591,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 

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    Quarter Ended     First Three Quarters Ended  
   
   
 
    Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001     Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001  
   
   
   
   
 
Depreciation and amortization
                               
Specialty Metal Formed Products
  $ 1,945,000     $ 2,347,000     $ 7,150,000     $ 7,350,000  
Ring, Seal and Filtration Products
    740,000       773,000       2,334,000       2,460,000  
Fluid Power Products
          1,448,000             4,369,000  
Other Metal Products
    140,000       439,000       417,000       1,221,000  
Corporate
    263,000       314,000       744,000       659,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
    3,088,000       5,321,000       10,645,000       16,059,000  
Depreciation and amortization of discontinued operations
          (1,448,000 )           (4,369,000 )
 
 
   
   
   
 
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization of continuing operations
  $ 3,088,000     $ 3,873,000     $ 10,645,000     $ 11,690,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
                                 
    Quarter Ended     First Three Quarters Ended  
   
   
 
    Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001     Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001  
   
   
   
   
 
Additions to net property, plant and equipment
                               
Specialty Metal Formed Products
  $ 1,582,000     $ 1,045,000     $ 3,610,000     $ 4,387,000  
Ring, Seal and Filtration Products
    472,000       915,000       2,463,000       2,014,000  
Fluid Power Products
          87,000             1,764,000  
Other Metal Products
    13,000       63,000       160,000       231,000  
Corporate
    42,000       102,000       355,000       1,225,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
    2,109,000       2,212,000       6,588,000       9,621,000  
Additions to net property, plant and equipment of discontinued operations
          (87,000 )           (1,764,000 )
 
 
   
   
   
 
Total consolidated additions to net property, plant and equipment of continuing operations
  $ 2,109,000     $ 2,125,000     $ 6,588,000     $ 7,857,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 

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      Period Ended  
     
 
      Sept. 28, 2002     Dec. 31, 2001  
     
   
 
Total Assets
               
Specialty Metal Formed Products
  $ 210,381,000     $ 211,769,000  
Ring, Seal and Filtration Products
    77,425,000       71,285,000  
Other Metal Products
    25,412,000       45,723,000  
Corporate
    156,757,000       169,021,000  
 
 
   
 
 
Total consolidated assets
  $ 469,975,000     $ 497,798,000  
 
 
   
 

(6)   At September 28, 2002, borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility totaled $72.2 million. The revolving credit facility permits the Company to borrow under several different interest rate options. The interest rate on borrowings equaled a weighted average 2.3 percent during the third quarter of 2002 based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The revolving credit facility contains certain restrictive covenants. The Company is in compliance with all restrictive covenants contained in the revolving credit facility at September 28, 2002. After consideration of the facility’s covenants, the Company has additional available credit under its revolving credit facility of $95.6 million at September 28, 2002.
 
(7)   On March 1, 2001, the Company purchased for $70.6 million, all of the outstanding stock of ACE Controls, Inc. and its affiliated company ACE Controls International, Inc. (collectively, “ACE”) headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, with additional facilities in Germany, the United Kingdom and Japan. ACE manufacturers a wide range of linear deceleration products serving various industrial markets. The Company utilized its revolving credit facility to finance the acquisition. The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and accordingly the results of operations have been included in the financial statements since the effective acquisition date.
 
    On a pro forma, unaudited basis, as if the ACE acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2001, net sales, income from continuing operations, basic earnings per share from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the first three quarters of 2001 would have been $225.0 million, $24.4 million, $.82 and $.82.
 
(8)   As previously reported, the Company, along with certain other companies, is a defendant in a lawsuit filed in 1995 and pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York captioned Richard A. Lippe, et al. v. Bairnco Corporation, et al. (the “Transactions Lawsuit”). The Transactions Lawsuit seeks damages alleged by plaintiffs to be an amount of $700 million, plus interest and punitive damages against the defendants collectively. The

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    current status of the Transactions Lawsuit is that fact depositions and discovery were completed during April 2002, and expert discovery was completed in May 2002. On July 15, 2002, the Company filed a motion for summary judgment dismissing all the claims against it. This motion will not be fully briefed before November 29, 2002. The Court has set March 31, 2003 as the trial date for the entire action. Management continues to believe that it has meritorious defenses to the claims pending against it in this litigation. Accordingly, no provision has been reflected in the consolidated financial statements for any alleged damages. Expenditures to litigate this matter equaled $0.9 million in 1999, $2.8 million in 2000, $3.9 million in 2001, and $3.9 million during the first three quarters of 2002. During the second quarter of 2002, a $7.5 million provision was recorded in order to support the Company’s most current and best estimate of the cost to continue to litigate the Transactions Lawsuit. The change in the estimate during the second quarter resulted from recent spending levels and new information regarding forecasted spending levels to complete the trial phase. As of September 28, 2002, a $8.1 million accrual is recorded as a current liability in the consolidated financial statements, reflecting the estimated costs to litigate this matter through the trial phase. While management currently believes the amount of the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to this action will not materially affect the financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity of the Company, management realizes that the ultimate outcome of this litigation is uncertain. Were an unfavorable outcome to occur, the impact could be material to the Company.
 
    As previously reported, in April 2001, the Company reached a settlement with the U.S. government regarding its grand jury investigation of inspection and product certification procedures at the Company’s Muskegon, Michigan facility. The settlement included the payment of $7.5 million to the U.S. government, including a $1.0 million fine. The payment to the U.S. government was completed during April 2001 and was offset by previously recorded provisions without any impact on year 2001 earnings. In addition to the U.S. government settlement, Kaydon entered into a three-year agreement with the U.S. Department of Navy, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense, which confirms that Kaydon is presently eligible to contract with the U.S. government, insures that Kaydon has, and will continue to have, a program of acceptable contracting policies and procedures, and establishes and implements a program of compliance reviews, audits and reports.
 
    As previously reported, in July 2001, Kaydon, Kaydon’s insurance provider and the plaintiff agreed to a settlement of a lawsuit which involved one of Kaydon’s subsidiaries as the defendant, with the settlement payment to the plaintiff being shared between Kaydon and Kaydon’s insurance provider. Kaydon’s portion of the settlement payment was offset by amounts previously recorded to litigate this legal matter. The Company believes that the loss sustained in the settlement of the lawsuit is covered under Kaydon’s commercial general liability policy, and that the ultimate resolution of the litigation related to this matter between Kaydon and Kaydon’s insurance provider will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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    In August 2000, an accident involving a MH53E helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, resulted in four deaths and two injuries during a military training mission. The Company manufactures and sells swashplate bearings used on MH53E helicopters. In May 2002, the Company, along with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, The Armoloy Corporation, Armoloy of Illinois, Inc., Armoloy of Connecticut, Inc. and Investment Holdings, Inc., was named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the relatives and the estates of the four deceased individuals, and by the two injured individuals, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Currently, the Company’s insurance provider is in the process of responding to the claim. The Company believes that the alleged damages claimed in this lawsuit, and the associated legal costs, will be fully covered under the Company’s insurance policy. Further, the Company believes it has meritorious defenses to these claims including, but not limited to, the fact that the bearing utilized in the helicopter involved in the accident was inspected and approved prior to shipment by both U.S. government inspectors and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Accordingly, an accrual is not recorded in the consolidated financial statements related to this legal action.
 
    Various other claims, lawsuits and environmental matters arising in the normal course of business are pending against the Company. An accrual is recorded in the consolidated financial statements equal to the Company’s most current and best estimates to litigate these legal actions.
 
(9)   As required, on January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” As a result, Kaydon is no longer amortizing goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets beginning in 2002, but is required to subject these assets to an annual impairment analysis. During the first quarter of 2002, intangible assets deemed to have indefinite useful lives were tested for impairment as of January 1, 2002, with no impairment loss being realized.
 
    During the second quarter of 2002, the Company completed the first step of the two-step transitional goodwill impairment test required by SFAS No. 142. Step one is designed to identify potential impairment by comparing the fair value of the Company’s reporting units, as that term is defined by SFAS No. 142, with the reporting unit’s carrying amount. As required by SFAS No. 142, the comparison was done as of January 1, 2002. Fair values of the reporting units were estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows. As a result of completing step one, the Company identified two reporting units whose carrying amount exceeded their fair value, which indicates potential goodwill impairment. Both reporting units are part of the Company’s “Other Metal Products” reporting segment. The aggregate total carrying amount of goodwill at these two reporting units was $19.3 million as of January 1, 2002.
 
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    of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. As a result of completing step two of the transitional goodwill impairment test, the Company determined that the implied fair value of the goodwill of the two aforementioned reporting units equaled $2.5 million. Therefore, under SFAS No. 142, the Company incurred a pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment loss of $16.8 million as of January 1, 2002. The two reporting units are expected to generate positive future cash flows, but under the provisions of SFAS No. 142 the present values of those cash flows (reporting unit fair value) resulted in the implied fair value of goodwill being significantly less than the carrying amount. Under previous guidance, specifically Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 17, goodwill was tested for impairment using an undiscounted cash flow (recoverability) approach. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, the $16.8 million goodwill impairment loss ($13.2 million or $.44 per share on an after tax, diluted basis) was recognized as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle as of January 1, 2002. Therefore, previously reported quarter and cumulative year-to-date results have been restated to reflect the goodwill impairment loss.
 
    During the second quarter of 2002 the Company acquired the net assets of a small, privately-held manufacturing company for $4.4 million, of which $0.2 million was assigned to a patent acquired and $1.8 million was recognized as goodwill. The patent is being amortized over its estimated useful life of 10 years. The goodwill is being reported as part of the Company’s “Ring, Seal and Filtration Products” reporting segment, and will not be amortized, but will be subject to annual impairment testing.

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    The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the first three quarters ended September 28, 2002, are as follows:

                                 
    Specialty Metal     Ring, Seal and                  
    Formed Products     Filtration Products     Other Metal Products     Total  
   
   
   
   
 
Balance as of January 1, 2002
  $ 68,873     $ 21,295     $ 31,540     $ 121,708  
Goodwill acquired during the period
          1,843             1,843  
Impairment losses
                (16,766 )     (16,766 )
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes
    1,360                   1,360  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Balance as of September 28, 2002
  $ 70,233     $ 23,138     $ 14,774     $ 108,145  
 
 
   
   
   
 

    For comparability purposes, the following table is presented as if goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets were no longer amortized as January 1, 2001:

                                 
    Quarter Ended     First Three Quarters Ended  
   
   
 
    Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001     Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001  
   
   
   
   
 
Income from continuing operations:
                               
Reported income from continuing operations
  $ 8,331,000     $ 5,434,000     $ 16,706,000     $ 24,313,000  
Goodwill amortization from continuing operations, net of tax
          618,000             1,658,000  
Indefinite-lived intangible asset amortization from continuing operations, net of tax
          20,000             46,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Adjusted income from continuing operations
  $ 8,331,000     $ 6,072,000     $ 16,706,000     $ 26,017,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations:
                               
Reported income from continuing operations
  $ 0.28     $ 0.18     $ 0.56     $ 0.81  
Goodwill amortization from continuing operations, net of tax
          0.02             0.06  
Indefinite-lived intangible asset amortization from continuing operations, net of tax
                       
 
 
   
   
   
 
Adjusted income from continuing operations
  $ 0.28     $ 0.20     $ 0.56     $ 0.87  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Diluted earning per share from continuing operations:
                               
Reported income from continuing operations
  $ 0.28     $ 0.18     $ 0.56     $ 0.81  
Goodwill amortization from continuing operations, net of tax
          0.02             0.06  
Indefinite-lived intangible asset amortization from continuing operations, net of tax
                       
 
 
   
   
   
 
Adjusted income from continuing operations
  $ 0.28     $ 0.20     $ 0.56     $ 0.87  
 
 
   
   
   
 

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    Quarter Ended     First Three Quarters Ended  
   
   
 
    Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001     Sept. 28, 2002     Sept. 29, 2001  
   
   
   
   
 
Net income (loss):
                               
Reported net income (loss)
  $ 8,331,000     $ (24,386,000 )   $ 3,484,000     $ (7,499,000 )
Goodwill amortization, net of tax
          826,000             2,282,000  
Indefinite-lived intangible asset amortization, net of tax
          20,000             46,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Adjusted net income (loss)
  $ 8,331,000     $ (23,540,000 )   $ 3,484,000     $ (5,171,000 )
 
 
   
   
   
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
                               
Reported net income (loss)
  $ 0.28       ($0.81 )   $ 0.12       ($0.25 )
Goodwill amortization, net of tax
          0.03             0.08  
Indefinite-lived intangible asset amortization, net of tax
                       
 
 
   
   
   
 
Adjusted net income (loss)
  $ 0.28     $ (0.78 )   $ 0.12       ($0.17 )
 
 
   
   
   
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
                               
Reported net income (loss)
  $ 0.28       ($0.81 )   $ 0.12       ($0.25 )
Goodwill amortization, net of tax
          0.03             0.08  
Indefinite-lived intangible asset amortization, net of tax
                       
 
 
   
   
   
 
Adjusted net income (loss)
  $ 0.28       ($0.78 )   $ 0.12       ($0.17 )
 
 
   
   
   
 

Other intangible assets are summarized as follows:

                                 
    As of Sept. 28, 2002     As of December 31, 2001  
   
   
 
    Gross Carrying             Gross Carrying     Accumulated  
Amortized Intangible Assets   Amount     Accumulated Amortization     Amount     Amortization  

 
   
   
   
 
Customer lists
  $ 8,140,000     $ 1,625,000     $ 8,140,000     $ 862,000  
Patents
    1,553,000       510,000       1,353,000       395,000  
Other
    950,000       950,000       950,000       516,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
  $ 10,643,000     $ 3,085,000     $ 10,443,000     $ 1,773,000  
 
 
   
   
   
 
                 
Unamortized Intangible Assets   Carrying Amount     Carrying Amount  

 
   
 
Trademarks
  $ 2,396,000     $ 2,396,000  
 
 
   
 
         
Aggregate Intangible Assets Amortization Expense        

       
For the first three quarters ended September 28, 2002
  $ 1,312,000  
     
Estimated Intangible Assets Amortization Expense    

   
For the year ending December 31, 2002   $1,522,000
For the year ending December 31, 2003   $840,000
For the year ending December 31, 2004   $840,000
For the year ending December 31, 2005   $840,000
For the year ending December 31, 2006   $840,000
 



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(10)   During the second quarter of 2002, the Company entered into derivative financial instruments in the form of foreign exchange contracts to reduce the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on short-term, foreign currency denominated intercompany transactions. Gains and losses on the derivative instruments are intended to offset gains and losses on the hedged transaction in an effort to reduce the earnings volatility resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Company is not a party to leveraged derivatives. Based on the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”, the Company formally documents its hedge relationships, including the identification of the hedging instrument and hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction. As of September 28, 2002, forward foreign exchange contracts representing a notional amount of $1.1 million were outstanding with maturities of less than one year. The currency hedged by the Company as of September 28, 2002 is the European Euro. The forward foreign exchange contracts entered into by the Company are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The fair value of these foreign exchange contracts recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as of September 28, 2002 was a liability of approximately ($0.1) million. As of September 28, 2002, the net loss related to the derivative instrument and hedging activities recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income was $0.1 million. The Company was not a party to any derivative financial instruments for the quarter or three quarters ended September 29, 2001.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations

During the third quarter of 2002, Kaydon Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) achieved sales from continuing operations of $68.5 million, as compared to $68.2 million in the third quarter of 2001. While certain markets have improved when compared to the third quarter of 2001, Company sales figures continue to be negatively impacted by inventory liquidations and the general economic slowdown in industrial manufacturing activity in this country and abroad.

Specifically, Kaydon experienced increased demand during the third quarter of 2002 compared to the third quarter of last year for various products sold by our “Specialty Metal Formed Products” reporting segment. Sales of this reporting segment of $42.1 million during the third quarter of 2002 increased $3.4 million from third quarter 2001 sales of $38.8 million or 8.7 percent as a result of increased demand for custom-engineered bearings in the specialty electronic and construction markets. Increases to these markets were partially offset by reduced demand for specialty ball products.

Our “Ring, Seal and Filtration Products” reporting segment achieved sales of $21.4 million during the third quarter of 2002, down $.3 million from the third quarter 2001 sales achieved of $21.7 million. Stronger demand for certain slip-ring products in the airport security, military and industrial markets, were more than offset by reduced demand for various filtration systems and ring products as compared to the third quarter of 2001.

The “Other Metal Products” reporting segment achieved sales of $5.0 million during the third quarter of 2002, which was down $2.8 million from the third quarter 2001 sales figure of $7.7 million, or 35.8 percent. Reduced demand for metal forming equipment and metal alloy products contributed to the decline in sales.

Gross profit during the third quarter of 2002 of $24.1 million was 35.1 percent of sales, compared with $23.7 million or 34.8 percent of sales in the third quarter of 2001. Compared to the third quarter of 2001, the third quarter 2002 gross margin was impacted by favorable sales mix via increased sales of our Specialty Metal Formed Products.

Selling, general and administrative expenses during the third quarter of 2002, were $11.2 million or 16.4 percent of sales as compared to $14.7 million or 21.6 percent of sales during the third quarter of 2001. The reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses during the third quarter of 2002 as compared to the third quarter of 2001 is due to reductions in goodwill amortization and indefinite-lived intangible asset amortization during the quarter of $1.0 million due to the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. In addition, third quarter 2001 selling, general and administrative expenses include $.7 million of severance related charges at our Cooper UK facility and $.8 million of additional salary bonus expense as compared to the third quarter of 2002.

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Operating income from continuing operations during the third quarter, was $12.8 million or 18.7 percent of sales as compared to $9.0 million or 13.2 percent of sales in the third quarter of 2001.

Specifically, on a reporting segment basis, operating income from our “Specialty Metal Formed Products” reporting segment was $8.8 million during the third quarter of 2002 as compared to $5.6 million during the comparable period last year. The increase in operating income is primarily reflective of the increased top-line in this reporting segment as the profit metrics for this segment are very volume sensitive. Excluding goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset amortization, third quarter 2001 operating income from our “Specialty Metal Formed Products” reporting segment would have been $6.1 million.

Our “Ring, Seal, and Filtration Products” reporting segment contributed $2.4 million to the Company’s operating income during the third quarter of 2002 as compared to $3.3 million during the comparable period last year. Excluding goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset amortization, third quarter 2001 operating income from our “Ring, Seal, and Filtration Products” reporting segment would have been $3.4 million.

Also, our “Other Metal Products” reporting segment contributed $.3 million during the third quarter of 2002 as compared to $.6 million during the comparable period last year. Excluding goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset amortization, third quarter 2001 operating income from our “Other Metal Products” reporting segment would have been $.9 million.

The effective income tax rate in the third quarter of 2002 was 36.0 percent as compared to a 37.0 percent tax rate realized during 2001. This slight reduction relates primarily to the adoption of SFAS 142 as goodwill is no longer amortized for book purposes. The decrease in the effective tax rate was minimized as the majority of goodwill amortization expense is deductible for tax purposes. The Company expects the effective tax rate for the 2002 year, before the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, to remain approximately 36 percent.

Third quarter 2002 income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $8.3 million and $.28. Third quarter 2001 income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $5.4 million and $.18. Excluding goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset amortization, third quarter 2001 income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations would have been $6.1 million and $.20.

Sales from continuing operations for the first three quarters of 2002 were $207.9 million, a decrease of 5.0 percent over last year’s first three quarters sales of $218.8 million. Excluding the positive impact of the ACE Controls, Inc. acquisition completed in March 2001, sales during the first three quarters of 2002 for the remaining Kaydon divisions were down 7.4 percent from the first three quarters of 2001 reflecting the broad based slowdown in industrial manufacturing activity. As a result of the lower

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sales volume and mix of products sold, gross profit for the first three quarters of 2002 decreased to $70.9 million or 34.1 percent of sales as compared to $77.6 million or 35.4 percent of sales during the first three quarters of 2001. Operating income including the pre-tax $7.5 million provision for litigation costs recorded during the second quarter of 2002, was $25.7 million or 12.4 percent of sales. Operating income for the first three quarters of 2001, was $38.7 million or 17.7 percent of sales.

Income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations during the first three quarters of 2002, including the after tax effect ($4.8 million or $.16 per share on a diluted basis) of the $7.5 million provision for litigation costs, were $16.7 million and $.56. Income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations during the first three quarters of 2001 were $24.3 million and $.81. Excluding goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset amortization, income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations during the first three quarters of 2001 would have been $26.0 million and $.87.

As required, on January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” As a result, Kaydon is no longer amortizing goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets beginning in 2002, but is required to subject these assets to an annual impairment analysis. During the first quarter of 2002, intangible assets deemed to have indefinite useful lives were tested for impairment as of January 1, 2002, with no impairment loss being realized.

During the second quarter of 2002, the Company completed the first step of the two-step transitional goodwill impairment test required by SFAS No. 142. Step one is designed to identify potential impairment by comparing the fair value of the Company’s reporting units, as that term is defined by SFAS No. 142, with the reporting unit’s carrying amount. As required by SFAS No. 142, the comparison was done as of January 1, 2002. Fair values of the reporting units were estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows. As a result of completing step one, the Company identified two reporting units whose carrying amount exceeded their fair value, which indicates potential goodwill impairment. Both reporting units are part of the Company’s “Other Metal Products” reporting segment. The aggregate total carrying amount of goodwill at these two reporting units was $19.3 million as of January 1, 2002.

During the third quarter of 2002, the Company engaged a valuation specialist to assist it in completing step two of the transitional goodwill impairment test, which measures the amount of any impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. As a result of completing step two of the transitional goodwill impairment test, the Company determined that the implied fair value of the goodwill of the two aforementioned reporting units equaled $2.5 million. Therefore, under SFAS No. 142, the Company incurred a pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment loss of $16.8 million as of January 1, 2002. The two reporting units are expected to generate positive future cash flows, but under the provisions of SFAS No. 142 the present values of those cash flows (reporting unit fair value) resulted in the implied fair value of goodwill being significantly less than the carrying amount. Under previous guidance, specifically Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 17, goodwill

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was tested for impairment using an undiscounted cash flow (recoverability) approach. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, the $16.8 million goodwill impairment loss ($13.2 million or $.44 per share on an after tax, diluted basis) was recognized as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle as of January 1, 2002. Therefore, previously reported quarter and cumulative year-to-date results have been restated to reflect the goodwill impairment loss.

As previously disclosed in Kaydon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, during the third quarter of 2001, the Company recorded a special non-cash charge of $38.1 million pre-tax to write-down the value of the assets of its “Fluid Power Products” reporting segment. The majority of the special charge, $34.6 million, resulted from the write-down of certain non-current intangible and fixed assets to estimated fair value. The remaining $3.5 million comprised reductions in the carrying amount of certain current assets including inventory in the amount of $2.0 million and accounts receivable in the amount of $1.5 million. The special $38.1 million charge and the normal operating results of the “Fluid Power Products” reporting segment comprise the third quarter 2001 year-to-date pre-tax loss of $46.8 million ($31.8 million or $1.06 per share on an after tax, diluted basis) reported as discontinued operations in the consolidated condensed statements of income.

Net income and diluted earnings per share during the first three quarters of 2002, including the after tax effect ($4.8 million or $.16 per share on a diluted basis) of the $7.5 million provision for litigation costs, and including the after tax effect ($13.2 million or $.44 per share on a diluted basis) of the $16.8 million cumulative effect of an accounting change, were $3.5 million and $.12. Net loss and diluted loss per share during the first three quarters of 2001, including the after tax effect ($31.8 million or $1.06 per share on a diluted basis) of the results from discontinued operations, were ($7.5) million and ($.25).

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Working capital was $195.4 million at September 28, 2002 reflecting a current ratio of 5.0 to 1 compared to $230.1 million and a current ratio of 8.3 to 1 at year-end 2001. The reduction in working capital is primarily due to a $40.0 million debt reduction payment that lowered the Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance during the first quarter. Cash flow from continuing operations during the first three quarters of 2002, including a tax refund of $10.1 million relating to the Fluid Power Products Group disposition completed at year-end 2001, was $45.3 million compared to cash flow from continuing operations of $32.1 million achieved during the first three quarters of last year. Cash flow during the first three quarters of 2001 was reduced by a $7.5 million payment to the U.S. Government related to the previously disclosed Sikorsky Matter.

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Depreciation and amortization for the first three quarters of 2002 totaled $10.6 million compared to $11.7 million in the first three quarters of 2001. There was a decrease of $1.7 million due to the elimination of goodwill and indefinite-lived asset amortization during the first three quarters, partially offset by increases in other intangible amortization, as well as increases in depreciation primarily due to the ACE Controls, Inc. acquisition completed in March 2001.

Cash and cash equivalents equaled $135.5 million at September 28, 2002 as compared to the year-end 2001 balance of $152.6 million. Operating cash flow during the first three quarters, including the tax receipt of $10.1 million, was offset by debt reduction payments of $40.0 million, dividend payments of $11.0 million, net capital expenditures of $6.6 million, and a product line acquisition of $4.4 million. The debt reduction payment in the first quarter of 2002 was in response to an increasing negative spread between the interest rate on debt and the interest rate on invested cash.

Management expects that the Company’s planned capital requirements, which consists of capital expenditures, dividend payments and its stock repurchase program, will be financed by operations and existing cash balances.

Outlook

The Company’s backlog at September 28, 2002 was $90.0 million compared to $91.6 million at the end of 2001. Based upon current business indications, including quoting activity and future business forecasts for Kaydon customers’ end-markets, management believes that the Company, along with most industrial companies, has seen or is near the bottom of the recent economic downturn that has been evident in the United States and abroad. Management expects orders in the fourth quarter of 2002 to be relatively consistent with levels achieved during the third quarter 2002. Expected operating cash flows coupled with the Company’s current cash reserves and available credit under the Company’s $300.0 million revolving credit facility will provide substantial resources to fund the Company’s ongoing business development efforts which include internal and external growth initiatives as well as selected stock repurchases.

New Accounting Standards

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” This pronouncement amends the accounting for goodwill and intangible assets. SFAS No. 142 no longer permits amortization of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Separable intangible assets that are not deemed to have an indefinite life will continue to be amortized over their useful lives. In addition, SFAS No. 142 establishes a new method of testing goodwill for impairment by using a fair-value approach. The amortization provisions of SFAS No. 142 apply to goodwill and intangible assets acquired after June 30, 2001. With respect to goodwill and intangible assets acquired prior to July 1, 2001, Kaydon, as required, adopted the pronouncement in the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2002. Please refer to Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Note 9) in this quarterly report Form 10-Q for additional information on the implementation of SFAS No. 142.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. While the Company believes any forward-looking statements made are reasonable, actual results could differ materially since the statements are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the markets in which the Company operates, management’s beliefs, and assumptions made by management. Words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “should”, “going forward”, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions (“Business Risks”), which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements.

Business Risks include increasing price and product competition by foreign and domestic competitors, including new entrants; the Company’s ability to continue to introduce competitive new products on a timely, cost-effective basis; the mix of products; the achievement of lower costs and expenses; the reliance on large customers; the cyclical nature of the markets served by the Company; the outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings; the accuracy of estimated legal costs; and continued availability of financing and financial resources in the amounts, at the times and on the terms required to support the Company’s future business and growth strategies. These are representative of the Business Risks that could affect the outcome of the forward-looking statements. In addition, such forward-looking statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions, including interest rate fluctuations and other Business Risks. The Company does not undertake, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned to consider these factors when relying on such forward-looking information.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is exposed to certain market risks which exist as part of its ongoing business operations including interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Company’s long-term debt borrowings under the revolving credit facility and investments in cash and cash equivalents. The interest rate on the long-term debt borrowings under the credit facility is variable and is based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). A 23 basis point increase in interest rates (10 percent of the Company’s weighted average long-term debt interest rate for the third quarter of 2002) would have an immaterial effect on the Company’s pre-tax earnings. All highly liquid investments, including highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less, are considered cash equivalents. The Company places its investments in cash equivalents with high credit quality issuers and limits the amount of exposure to any one issuer. An 18 basis point decrease in interest rates (10 percent of the

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Company’s weighted average investment interest rate for the third quarter of 2002) would have an immaterial impact on the Company’s pre-tax earnings. The Company conducts business in various foreign currencies, primarily in Europe, Canada, and Japan. Therefore, changes in the value of currencies of these countries affect the Company’s financial position and cash flows when translated into U.S. dollars. The Company has mitigated and will continue to mitigate a portion of its currency exposure through operation of decentralized foreign operating companies in which all costs are local currency based. A 10 percent change in the value of all foreign currencies would have an immaterial effect on the Company’s financial position and cash flows. In addition, please see the discussion in Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Note 10) in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of the current derivative and hedging activity of the Company.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Within 90 days prior to the date of this report (the “Evaluation Date”), the Company’s Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Controls
There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the Evaluation Date.

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PART II       OTHER INFORMATION
         
Item 1.       Legal Proceedings See the discussion in Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Note 8), which discussion is incorporated herein by reference.
         
Item 6.       Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
             
A.   Exhibit No.     Description
     
      99.1     Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
B.   Reports on Form 8-K
 
    No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the third quarter period ended September 28, 2002.

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SIGNATURES

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

     
    KAYDON CORPORATION
 
November 8, 2002   /s/ Brian P. Campbell

Brian P. Campbell
 
    Chairman, President, Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Executive Officer and
Principal Financial Officer)
 
     
 
November 8, 2002   /s/ Kenneth W. Crawford

Kenneth W. Crawford
Vice President and Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)

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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Brian P. Campbell, certify that:

1)   I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Kaydon Corporation;
 
2)   Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
 
3)   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
 
4)   The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:
 
a)   designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
 
b)   evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and
 
c)   presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
 
5)   The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
a)   all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
 
b)   any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and
 
6)   The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

     
November 8, 2002   /s/Brian P. Campbell

Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index

       
Exhibit No.   Description

 
99.1   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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