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 | A. Schulman Reports Fiscal 2009 Third-Quarter Results; Continued Improvement of an Excellent Liquidity PositionPublished 2009-07-07 16:15By A. Schulman, Inc. |
-- Earnings of $7.4 million for quarter, $9.0 million excluding unusual
items
-- Cash on hand exceeds $200 million, more than $300 million of credit
lines available
-- Cash flow from operations of $150.6 million for the nine months ended
May 31, 2009, up $84.1 million from $66.5 million a year ago
-- Dividend sustained at $0.15 per share
A. Schulman, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: SHLM) announced today gross margins improved for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared with the same period last year. These results were primarily driven by the realization of cost-reduction efforts and favorable product line mix.
For the fiscal 2009 third quarter ended
"Our sequential favorable results indicate we are experiencing a modest improvement in some of our end markets, primarily in our Masterbatch business, compared with the time period from
Net sales for the fiscal third quarter were
Gross margin increased to 15.4% of net sales, compared with 11.7% a year ago. The increase was due to product mix, the realization of benefits from cost-reduction programs and the continued efforts to reduce higher-priced inventory that adversely impacted results in the previous quarters of fiscal 2009.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense for the fiscal 2009 third quarter was
Reported net income for the third quarter was
The fiscal 2009 third quarter included unusual charges of approximately
Also included in net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 are the following significant items that are not included in the unusual items outlined above:
-- A $1.0 million after-tax ($1.2 million pre-tax in SG&A) decline in
equity compensation costs, primarily as a result of changes in estimated
forfeiture rates and mark-to-market adjustments, compared with the
prior-year period;
-- A $0.8 million pre- and after-tax decrease in expense, primarily in
SG&A, in the North American business units and Corporate segment
reflecting a reduction in contributions the Company is making to its
U.S. employee retirement plan;
-- A $1.2 million tax benefit for the reversal of taxes and interest
previously accrued for primarily during the second half of fiscal 2006
related to the resolution of uncertain international tax positions;
-- A $0.7 million after-tax benefit ($1.0 million pre-tax included in other
income) from the cancellation of a European supplier distribution
agreement;
-- $0.9 million of after-tax charges ($1.4 million pre-tax included in
SG&A) for costs associated with the European shared service center
implementation for consulting and temporary duplicate overhead; and
-- $1.8 million in after-tax foreign currency transaction costs ($2.4
million pre-tax).
Gross margin improved to 17.5% of sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared with 13.4% for the same period last year. The improved gross margin was driven by product mix and the realization of cost-reduction initiatives. Operating income for the fiscal 2009 third quarter was
Restructuring and other cost-reduction initiatives introduced during fiscal 2008 and the first half of fiscal 2009 allowed the Company to completely offset the 47.1% decline in volume in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared with the same quarter in 2008. The Company believes that its actions have positioned its North American businesses well for a return to profitability when the economy begins to improve.
Gingo stated, "In Europe, our gross margin improvement is a testament to our team's ability to maintain focus in a difficult environment. Our North American performance continues to improve, specifically in our North America Engineered Plastics business, which reduced its quarter's loss by almost half on a 55% decline in tonnage."
Year-to-date Results
For the nine months ended
Reported net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 was
Reported net income included approximately
Reported net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2008 included after-tax charges of
Also included in net income for the nine months ended
-- A $3.1 million after-tax ($3.7 million pre-tax in SG&A) decline in
equity compensation costs, primarily as a result of changes in estimated
forfeiture rates and mark-to-market adjustments, compared with the
prior-year period;
-- A $0.8 million pre- and after-tax decrease in expense, primarily in
SG&A, in the North American business units and Corporate segment
reflecting a reduction in contributions the Company is making to its
U.S. employee retirement plan;
-- A $1.2 million tax benefit for the reversal of taxes and interest
previously accrued for primarily during the second half of fiscal 2006
related to the resolution of uncertain international tax positions;
-- $0.9 million in pre- and after-tax start-up costs in cost of sales
associated with the Company's new Akron plant;
-- A $1.2 million after-tax benefit ($1.8 million pre-tax included in other
income) from the cancellation of European supplier distribution
agreements;
-- $2.0 million of after-tax charges ($3.0 million pre-tax included in
SG&A) for costs associated with European shared service center
implementation for consulting and temporary duplicate overhead;
-- $4.4 million in after-tax foreign currency transaction gains ($6.2
million pre-tax); and
-- A $1.4 million after-tax ($1.8 million pre-tax in SG&A) decline in
expense related to a reduction in bonus accruals.
Cash Flow From Operations
Cash flow from operations was
Total days of working capital decreased to 70 days compared with 89 days at
Foreign Currency Transaction Gains
The Company experienced a pre-tax loss of
Update on Invision Sheet Business
As previously announced on
International Capacity Reductions
In keeping with the Company's strategic goal of right-sizing its international facilities, the Company has initiated further plans to reduce capacity and headcount at certain international operations. As a result of these plans, the Company expects to incur before-tax costs of approximately
Business Outlook
"We expect to continue to make progress with our strategic plan, which includes becoming the leading global player in both the masterbatch and rotomolding compounding markets, using our compounding expertise to strengthen our position in engineered plastics, and continuing to aggressively control costs and improve efficiency," Gingo said. "During the third quarter, we announced two examples of how we are moving forward with our strategy to develop new alliances as well as leverage our existing technology to achieve growth in new markets. In April, we announced our strategic alliance with Add the Flavor, LLC, to focus on commercializing Polyflav(TM), a masterbatch or additive product for plastic applications requiring custom taste and scent enhancements. In May, we introduced the expansion of our Sunprene Elastomers product line to serve the specific needs of the industrial, specialty wire and cable, and heavy truck markets."
Commenting on the Company's financial outlook, Gingo said, "For the fourth quarter, while our ongoing reorganization activities and realignment of resources should further enhance our performance, we must temper our outlook somewhat because our markets in the fourth quarter are typically slower than in the third quarter. We are convinced that we are moving in the right direction for improved performance in fiscal 2010 and for long-term profitable growth when the economy exhibits a sustainable recovery. We will continue to leverage our technology expertise by investing judiciously in high-value products targeted toward high-growth niche markets."
Conference Call on the Web
A live Internet broadcast of A. Schulman's conference call regarding fiscal 2009 third-quarter earnings can be accessed at
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This earnings release includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures are net income excluding unusual items and net income per diluted share excluding unusual items. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are net income and net income per diluted share. A table included in this news release reconciles each non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
A. Schulman uses these financial measures to monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and to allocate resources, and believes that the additional non-GAAP measures are useful to investors for financial analysis. In addition, the Company believes that providing this information is in the best interest of our investors so that they can accurately consider the non-GAAP financial information. However, non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for, GAAP measures.
While management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information to investors, there are limitations associated with the use of these measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, may not be reported by all of the Company's competitors and may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of the Company's competitors due to potential differences in the exact method of calculation. The Company compensates for these limitations by using these non-GAAP financial measures as supplements to GAAP financial measures and by reviewing the reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to their most comparable GAAP financial measures.
The Company's non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP financial measures, and should be read only in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
About A. Schulman, Inc.
Headquartered in
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Federal securities laws. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historic or current facts. They use such words as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available information, but are subject to a variety of uncertainties, unknown risks and other factors concerning the Company's operations and business environment, which are difficult to predict and are beyond the control of the Company. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements, and that could adversely affect the Company's future financial performance, include, but are not limited to, the following:
-- Worldwide and regional economic, business and political conditions,
including continuing economic uncertainties in some or all of the
Company's major product markets;
-- Fluctuations in the value of currencies in major areas where the Company
operates, including the U.S. dollar, Euro, U.K. pound sterling, Canadian
dollar, Mexican peso, Chinese yuan and Indonesian rupiah;
-- Fluctuations in the prices of sources of energy or plastic resins and
other raw materials;
-- Changes in customer demand and requirements;
-- Escalation in the cost of providing employee health care;
-- The outcome of any legal claims known or unknown;
-- The performance of the global auto market;
-- The global financial market turbulence; and
-- The global or regional economic slowdown or recession.
Additional risk factors that could affect the Company's performance are set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition, risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it believes to be immaterial also may adversely affect the Company. Should any known or unknown risks or uncertainties develop into actual events, or underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, these developments could have material adverse effects on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
This release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management's best analysis only as of the date of this release. A. Schulman does not undertake an obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new events, information or circumstances, or otherwise. Further information concerning issues that could materially affect financial performance related to forward-looking statements can be found in A. Schulman's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A. SCHULMAN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(In thousands except per share data)
Three months ended Nine months ended
May 31, May 31,
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
Unaudited Unaudited
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Net sales $297,699 $511,767 $958,792 $1,488,152
Cost of sales 251,962 451,906 843,568 1,317,314
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 32,888 40,496 105,392 126,202
Minority interest 291 245 141 621
Interest expense 1,192 2,311 3,587 5,930
Interest income (530) (494) (1,961) (1,397)
Foreign currency
transaction (gains) losses 2,430 984 (6,218) 1,580
Other (income) expense (1,218) 253 (2,231) 252
Curtailment gain - (2,313) (2,609) (2,313)
Goodwill impairment - - - 964
Asset impairment 283 3,601 2,462 8,820
Restructuring expense 981 3,685 6,230 6,307
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288,279 500,674 948,361 1,464,280
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Income before taxes 9,420 11,093 10,431 23,872
Provision for U.S. and
foreign income taxes 1,971 3,961 5,324 10,491
----- ----- ----- ------
Net income $7,449 $7,132 $5,107 $13,381
Less: Preferred
stock dividends (13) (13) (40) (40)
--- --- --- ---
Net income applicable
to common stock $7,436 $7,119 $5,067 $13,341
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Weighted average number of
shares outstanding:
Basic 25,789 26,398 25,783 27,048
Diluted 25,939 26,665 25,962 27,299
Earnings per share of
common stock:
Basic $0.29 $0.26 $0.20 $0.49
Diluted $0.29 $0.26 $0.20 $0.49
A. SCHULMAN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
May 31, August 31,
2009 2008
-----------------------
Unaudited
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ASSETS (In thousands except share data)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $202,517 $97,728
Accounts receivable, less allowance for
doubtful accounts of $9,232 at May 31,
2009 and $8,316 at August 31, 2008 208,709 320,926
Inventories, average cost or
market, whichever is lower 127,373 224,964
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 18,341 18,499
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Total current assets 556,940 662,117
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Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance 3,109 2,665
Deferred charges and other assets 20,795 23,017
Goodwill 11,208 10,679
Intangible assets 164 195
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35,276 36,556
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Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Land and improvements 16,098 17,026
Buildings and leasehold improvements 148,182 156,465
Machinery and equipment 352,278 346,999
Furniture and fixtures 39,132 41,272
Construction in progress 4,668 9,726
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560,358 571,488
Accumulated depreciation and investment
grants of $1,017 at May 31, 2009 and
$1,123 at August 31, 2008 378,059 379,740
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Net property, plant and equipment 182,299 191,748
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$774,515 $890,421
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable $2,672 $9,540
Accounts payable 124,723 174,226
U.S. and foreign income taxes payable 9,461 3,212
Accrued payrolls, taxes and related benefits 29,857 37,686
Other accrued liabilities 31,474 34,566
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Total current liabilities 198,187 259,230
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Long-term debt 101,306 104,298
Other long-term liabilities 83,524 88,235
Deferred income taxes 5,190 5,544
Minority interest 4,694 5,533
Commitments and contingencies - -
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, 5% cumulative, $100 par
value, authorized, issued and outstanding
- 10,564 shares at May 31, 2009 and
August 31, 2008 1,057 1,057
Special stock, 1,000,000 shares
authorized, none outstanding - -
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized -
75,000,000 shares, issued - 42,270,354 shares
at May 31, 2009 and 42,231,341 shares at
August 31, 2008 42,270 42,231
Other capital 114,097 112,105
Accumulated other comprehensive income 40,299 79,903
Retained earnings 506,703 513,451
Treasury stock, at cost, 16,207,011
shares at May 31, 2009 and
16,095,491 shares at August 31, 2008 (322,812) (321,166)
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Common stockholders' equity 380,557 426,524
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Total stockholders' equity 381,614 427,581
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$774,515 $890,421
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A. SCHULMAN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine months ended May 31,
2009 2008
---- ----
Unaudited
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(In thousands)
Provided from (used in) operating
activities:
Net income $5,107 $13,381
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash
provided from (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 17,926 21,047
Deferred tax provision (307) (1,255)
Pension and other deferred compensation 777 4,966
Postretirement benefit obligation 146 2,145
Net losses on asset sales 162 334
Minority interest in net income of
subsidiaries 141 621
Restructuring charges, including $1,185 and
$0 of accelerated depreciation in fiscal
2009 and 2008, respectively 7,415 6,307
Curtailment gain (2,609) (2,313)
Goodwill impairment - 964
Asset impairment 2,462 8,820
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 85,259 1,991
Inventories 82,381 7,933
Accounts payable (38,229) 7,002
Restructuring payments (3,849) (2,266)
Income taxes 4,768 (8,427)
Accrued payrolls and other accrued
liabilities (9,153) 3,250
Changes in other assets and other long-
term liabilities (1,772) 2,046
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Net cash provided from operating
activities 150,625 66,546
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Provided from (used in) investing
activities:
Expenditures for property, plant
and equipment (21,951) (18,648)
Proceeds from the sale of assets 744 3,341
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Net cash used in investing activities (21,207) (15,307)
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Provided from (used in) financing
activities:
Cash dividends paid (11,855) (12,114)
Net decrease in notes payable (7,156) (787)
Borrowings on revolving credit
facilities 19,000 104,032
Repayments on revolving credit
facilities (19,000) (74,139)
Cash distributions to minority
shareholders (980) (600)
Common stock issued (34) 1,830
Purchases of treasury stock (1,646) (30,580)
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Net cash used in financing activities (21,671) (12,358)
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Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash (2,958) 1,935
------ -----
Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents 104,789 40,816
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Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period 97,728 43,045
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Cash and cash equivalents at end
of period $202,517 $83,861
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A. SCHULMAN, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT INFORMATION
Three months ended Nine months ended
May 31, May 31,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Unaudited Unaudited
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(In thousands, (In thousands,
except for %) except for %)
Net sales to unaffiliated
customers
Europe $220,337 $379,163 $699,829 $1,089,547
NAMB 26,922 33,202 78,212 100,078
NAEP 26,137 52,009 95,783 164,665
NADS 11,443 34,050 53,798 97,652
Asia 12,805 13,244 30,987 35,900
Invision 55 99 183 310
-- -- --- ---
Total net sales to
unaffiliated customers $297,699 $511,767 $958,792 $1,488,152
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Segment gross profit
Europe $38,634 $50,808 $99,582 $143,230
NAMB 2,167 2,299 4,687 9,988
NAEP 1,540 3,340 4,869 10,610
NADS 1,634 2,902 4,779 7,126
Asia 2,558 1,657 3,891 3,796
Invision (796) (1,145) (2,584) (3,912)
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Total segment
gross profit $45,737 $59,861 $115,224 $170,838
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Segment operating income
Europe $16,544 $25,355 $35,371 $71,647
NAMB 1,026 623 883 4,929
NAEP (724) (1,262) (4,904) (4,796)
NADS 1,027 1,750 1,965 3,737
Asia 1,511 587 1,068 754
Invision (823) (1,611) (2,870) (5,306)
All other North America (2,534) (2,582) (8,243) (11,034)
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Total segment
operating income $16,027 $22,860 $23,270 $59,931
Corporate and other (3,469) (3,740) (13,579) (15,916)
Interest expense, net (662) (1,817) (1,626) (4,533)
Foreign currency
transaction gains (losses) (2,430) (984) 6,218 (1,580)
Other income (expense) 1,218 (253) 2,231 (252)
Curtailment gain - 2,313 2,609 2,313
Goodwill impairment - - - (964)
Asset impairment (283) (3,601) (2,462) (8,820)
Restructuring expense (981) (3,685) (6,230) (6,307)
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Income before taxes $9,420 $11,093 $10,431 $23,872
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Capacity utilization
Europe 81% 88% 73% 92%
NAMB 55% 94% 62% 102%
NAEP 50% 75% 61% 75%
Asia 73% 73% 54% 67%
Worldwide 73% 85% 69% 87%
A. Schulman, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Net Income and Earnings Per Share Reconciliation
Three months ended Three months ended
May 31, 2009 May 31, 2008
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Diluted Diluted
Income EPS Income EPS
(loss) Impact (loss) Impact
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Unaudited
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(In thousands except per share data)
Net income applicable to
common stock $7,436 $0.29 $7,119 $0.26
Adjustments, net of tax, per
diluted share:
Restructuring expense 704 0.03 3,000 0.11
Accelerated depreciation,
included in cost of sales 711 0.03 - -
Asset impairment 188 0.01 3,560 0.14
Curtailment gain - - (2,313) (0.09)
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Net income applicable to common
stock before unusual items $9,039 $0.36 $11,366 $0.42
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Weighted-average number of shares
outstanding - Diluted 25,939 26,665
Nine months ended Nine months ended
May 31, 2009 May 31, 2008
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Diluted Diluted
Income EPS Income EPS
(loss) Impact (loss) Impact
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Unaudited
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(In thousands except per share data)
Net income applicable to common stock $5,067 $0.20 $13,341 $0.49
Adjustments, net of tax, per
diluted share:
Restructuring expense 5,214 0.20 5,031 0.18
Accelerated depreciation, included
in cost of sales 1,185 0.05 - -
Asset impairment 2,051 0.08 7,930 0.29
Curtailment gain (2,609) (0.10) (2,313) (0.08)
Goodwill impairment - - 964 0.04
Termination of lease for an airplane - - 640 0.02
CEO transition costs - - 3,582 0.13
Other employee termination costs 97 - 806 0.03
Insurance claim settlement adjustment - - 368 0.01
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Net income applicable to common stock
before unusual items $11,005 $0.43 $30,349 $1.11
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Weighted-average number of shares
outstanding - Diluted 25,962 27,299
SOURCE A. Schulman, Inc.
