PPG Reports Strong Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results

July 15, 2010

PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries today reported sales for the second quarter of $3.5 billion, an increase of 11 percent versus the prior year's second quarter. Second quarter reported net income was $272 million, or $1.63 per share. Second quarter 2009 sales were $3.1 billion and reported net income was $146 million, or 89 cents per share.

“We are beginning to utilize our strong balance sheet to accelerate growth, and in fact are in the process of reviewing several potential small to mid-size acquisitions.”

"PPG's strong results this quarter benefited largely from a 10 percent increase in volumes," said Charles E. Bunch, PPG chairman and chief executive officer. "The breadth of geographies and end-use markets that we serve is enabling us to leverage continuing positive momentum in global industrial demand. The performance of our portfolio is being elevated by this higher industrial activity and strong demand across the Asia/Pacific and Latin America regions. This is more than offsetting weak construction markets in North America and Europe," he said.

"Our earnings this quarter were aided by an improved sales mix from some of our top-performing businesses, such as aerospace, auto refinish and our Optical and Specialty Materials segment," Bunch said. He added that Commodity Chemicals segment earnings have rebounded significantly versus the first quarter and that the company's Glass segment benefited from substantially improved performance in the fiber glass business.

"Our financial performance this quarter, despite demand levels that are more than 10 percent below 2008 pre-recession levels, clearly demonstrates that our global portfolio and our efforts to restructure our businesses to reduce structural costs have positioned PPG to capitalize on what we anticipate to be a continued, gradual, global economic recovery," Bunch said. "We are beginning to utilize our strong balance sheet to accelerate growth, and in fact are in the process of reviewing several potential small to mid-size acquisitions." He also stated that PPG had repurchased 1.6 million shares of stock during the quarter and that the company has more than 4.5 million shares remaining under its existing share repurchase authorizations.

Net income for the second quarter includes aftertax charges of 1 cent per share in 2010 and 2 cents per share in 2009 to reflect the net increase in the current value of the company's obligation under its proposed asbestos settlement, which is pending court proceedings.

The company's 2010 tax rate was lowered in the second quarter to 28 percent based on the geographic mix of projected full year results. When compared with the company's previously estimated 2010 tax rate of 30 percent, the lower rate added 7 cents to second quarter earnings per share, including 2 cents based on the catch-up of reducing the rate for the first three months of 2010.

Performance Coatings segment sales in the second quarter 2010 increased $45 million, or 4 percent, versus last year's second quarter as a result of higher selling prices and favorable currency conversion. Volumes were flat, with modest declines in the North American architectural coatings business offset by solid growth in automotive refinish and aerospace, two of PPG's top-performing businesses, along with continued growth in the Asia/Pacific region. Segment earnings grew $32 million, or 20 percent, to a new quarterly record of $190 million as a result of the improved business mix, higher selling prices and lower costs, which were partially countered by higher raw material costs.

Industrial Coatings segment sales for the quarter rose $198 million, or 27 percent, due to substantial volume growth of more than 25 percent, including higher year-over-year volumes in all businesses and in all regions. Segment earnings for the quarter were $112 million, an increase of $84 million from the prior year's second quarter. This was the result of increased volumes and reduced costs from restructuring and cost initiatives. This segment also experienced raw material inflation.

Sales for the Architectural Coatings - Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) segment decreased $27 million, or 5 percent, due primarily to mid-single-digit percentage volume declines. The negative impact of currency conversion was offset by pricing gains and the impact of several small acquisitions. Segment earnings declined $5 million to $50 million, with about one-half of the decline associated with currency conversion.

Optical and Specialty Materials segment sales for the quarter increased $46 million, or 18 percent, as a result of double-digit percentage volume growth in both businesses. Segment earnings improved $25 million to $86 million, establishing a quarterly record as a result of the higher sales volumes and a lower cost structure, countered slightly by increased advertising costs to support the sales growth.

Commodity Chemicals segment sales for the quarter increased $41 million, or 13 percent, due to increased volumes that were slightly offset by lower year-over-year selling prices. Segment earnings increased $11 million due to the improved volumes and lower manufacturing costs, partially offset by lower prices. Results improved significantly over the first quarter 2010, with earnings up $50 million during the quarter on higher volumes, improving pricing and lower natural gas costs.

Glass segment sales increased $40 million, or 19 percent, compared with the prior year as a result of improved fiber glass volumes. Segment income was $16 million, an improvement of $23 million due to higher volumes, lower manufacturing costs and higher equity earnings and royalty income.

About PPG

PPG Industries' vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company. Founded in 1883, the company serves customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, PPG operates in more than 60 countries around the globe. Sales in 2009 were $12.2 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com.

Additional Information

PPG will hold a conference call to review its second quarter financial performance today, Thursday, July 15, at 2 p.m. ET. The company will provide commentary and host questions and answers. The dial-in numbers are: in the United States, 888-396-2298; international, 617-847-8708; passcode 47079634. The conference call also will be available in listen-only mode via Internet broadcast from PPG's Investor Center at ppg.com (Windows Media Player). A telephone replay will be available today, Thursday, July 15, beginning at approximately 5 p.m. ET, through Thursday, July 29, at 5 p.m. ET. The dial-in numbers for the replay are: in the United States, 888-286-8010; international, 617-801-6888; passcode 14919204. A Web replay also will be available on PPG's Investor Center at ppg.com, beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET, today, Thursday, July 15, 2010, through Friday, July 15, 2011.

 

Regulation G Reconciliation

PPG Industries believes investors' understanding of the company's operating performance is enhanced by the disclosure of net income and earnings per common share (attributable to PPG) adjusted for nonrecurring charges. PPG's management considers this information useful in providing insight into the company's ongoing operating performance because it excludes the impact of items that cannot reasonably be expected to recur on a quarterly basis. Net income and earnings per common share (attributable to PPG) adjusted for these items are not recognized financial measures determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should not be considered a substitute for net income or earnings per common share (attributable to PPG) or other financial measures as computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, adjusted net income and earnings per share may not be comparable to similarly titled measures as reported by other companies. The following is a reconciliation of reported and adjusted net income and earnings per share for the second quarters of 2010 and 2009:

Regulation G Reconciliation - Results From Operations
($ in millions, except per-share amounts)
Second Quarter - 2010					$			EPS
Net Income (Attributable to PPG) as Reported					$ 272			$ 1.63
Net Charge for Asbestos Settlement					2			0.01
Adjusted Net Income					$ 274			$ 1.64
Second Quarter - 2009					$			EPS
Net Income (Attributable to PPG) as Reported					$ 146			$0.89
Net Charge for Asbestos Settlement					2			0.02
Adjusted Net Income					$ 148			$0.91

PPG INDUSTRIES AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
(All amounts in millions except per-share data)
		3 Months Ended							6 Months Ended
		June 30							June 30
		2010			2009				2010			2009
Net sales		$	3,458		$	3,115			$	6,584		$	5,898
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization			2,076			1,898				4,020			3,616
Selling, R&D and admin expenses			842			828				1,665			1,638
Depreciation			85			88				174			176
Amortization			30			31				62			61
Interest expense			46			49				91			97
Asbestos settlement - net			3			3				6			7
Business restructuring			-			-				-			186
Other (earnings)/charges - net (Note A)			(36	)		(35	)			(52	)		(25	)
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES			412			253				618			142
Income tax expense (Note B)			111			84				258			64
Net income attributable to the controlling and noncontrolling interests			301			169				360			78
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(29	)		(23	)			(58	)		(43	)
NET INCOME (ATTRIBUTABLE TO PPG)			272			146				302			35
Earnings per common share (attributable to PPG)		$	1.64		$	0.89			$	1.82		$	0.21
Earnings per common share (attributable to PPG) - assuming dilution		$	1.63		$	0.89			$	1.81		$	0.21
Average shares outstanding			165.4			163.8				165.6			163.9
Average shares outstanding - assuming dilution			166.6			164.4				166.8			164.5

Note A:
	The amount for six months ended June 30, 2010, includes higher equity earnings of $29 million due to improved business conditions compared with the first six months of 2009.
Note B:
	Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010 includes expense of $85 million resulting from the reduction of our previously provided deferred tax asset related to our liability for retiree medical costs. The deferred tax asset was reduced due to tax law changes included in health care legislation enacted by Congress in March 2010, that included a provision to reduce the amount of retiree medical costs that will be deductible after Dec. 31, 2012. The remaining tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010, of $173 million represents an effective tax rate on pretax earnings of approximately 28 percent. The effective tax rate on pretax earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2009, was 45 percent, consisting of a tax benefit of 24 percent on the charge for business restructuring and tax expense of 33 percent on remaining pretax earnings.

BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS (unaudited)
			June 30				June 30
			2010				2009
($ in millions)
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	784			$	1,052
	Receivables - net			2,781				2,847
	Inventories			1,541				1,672
	Other			780				851
	Total current assets		$	5,886			$	6,422
Current liabilities:
	Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt		$	59			$	896
	Asbestos settlement			545				514
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			2,769				2,692
	Total current liabilities		$	3,373			$	4,102
Long-term debt			$	3,017			$	3,306

PPG OPERATING METRICS (unaudited)
		June 30				June 30					Dec. 31
		2010				2009					2009
($ in millions)
Operating Working Capital (a)
	Amount	$	2,802			$	3,285				$	2,672
	As a percent of quarter sales, annualized		20.3	%			26.4	%				21.4	%

(a)		Operating working capital includes (1) receivables from customers, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts plus (2) inventories on a FIFO basis less (3) the trade creditor's liability.

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (unaudited)
		3 Months Ended							6 Months Ended
		June 30							June 30
		2010			2009				2010			2009
		(millions)
Net sales
	Performance Coatings	$	1,111		$	1,066			$	2,076		$	1,994
	Industrial Coatings		939			741				1,832			1,385
	Architectural Coatings - EMEA		500			527				936			936
	Optical and Specialty Materials		301			255				585			500
	Commodity Chemicals		360			319				688			680
	Glass		247			207				467			403
	TOTAL	$	3,458		$	3,115			$	6,584		$	5,898
Segment income
	Performance Coatings	$	190		$	158			$	317		$	247
	Industrial Coatings		112			28				213			12
	Architectural Coatings - EMEA		50			55				61			58
	Optical and Specialty Materials		86			61				168			121
	Commodity Chemicals		53			42				56			125
	Glass		16			(7	)			13			(34	)
	TOTAL		507			337				828			529
Legacy items (Note A)			(6	)		(12	)			(24	)		(37	)
Business restructuring (Note B)			-			-				-			(186	)
Asbestos settlement - net			(3	)		(3	)			(6	)		(7	)
Interest expense, net of interest income			(38	)		(42	)			(75	)		(84	)
Unallocated stock-based compensation (Note C)			(9	)		(6	)			(23	)		(13	)
Other unallocated corporate expense			(39	)		(21	)			(82	)		(60	)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		$	412		$	253			$	618		$	142

Note A:
	Legacy items include current costs related to former operations of the company including pension and other postretirement benefit costs, certain environmental remediation costs, and certain charges which are considered to be unusual or non-recurring. Legacy items also include equity earnings/(losses) from PPG's approximate 40-percent investment in Pittsburgh Glass Works (the former automotive glass and services business).
Note B:
	For the six months ended June 30, 2009, business restructuring includes charges of $41 million for the Performance Coatings segment, $93 million for the Industrial Coatings segment, $13 million for the Architectural Coatings - EMEA segment, $12 million for the Optical and Specialty Materials segment, $6 million for the Commodity Chemicals segment, $13 million for the Glass segment, and $8 million for corporate. These costs were considered to be unusual and non-recurring and did not reduce the segment earnings used to evaluate the performance of the operating segments.
Note C:
	Unallocated stock-based compensation includes the cost of stock options, restricted stock units and contingent share grants that are not allocated to the operating segments.