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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549



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FORM 10-Q



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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934



For the Quarter Ended May 31, 2005



Commission File Number 1-15147



LOGO



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OMNOVA Solutions Inc.

(Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter)



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|Ohio                     |  | 34-1897652                          
|(State of Incorporation) |  | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)



175 Ghent Road
Fairlawn, Ohio, 44333-3300

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)



Registrants telephone number, including area code (330) 869-4200



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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 ̈



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined as Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange
Act).    YES  x    NO ̈



At May 31, 2005, there were 40,899,187 outstanding shares of OMNOVA
Solutions Common Stock, par value $0.10.



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|                  |  |                       |  | Consolidated Balance Sheets  May 31, 2005 and November 30, 2004                         |  | -4-    
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|                  |  |                       |  | Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as of May 31, 2005      |  | -6-    
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Part I. Financial Information



Item 1. Financial Statements



OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.



Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)



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|--------------------------------------------- |  | -------------------------- | ----- | ------------------------ | - | ----- |  | - | ----- | - |  | - | ----- | -
|                                              |  | Three Months Ended May 31, |       | Six Months Ended May 31, |  
|                                              |  | 2005                       |       | 2004                     |   | 2005  |  |   | 2004  |  
|Net Sales                                     |  | $                          | 209.3 |                          | $ | 189.5 |  | $ | 397.3 |   |  | $ | 349.4 |  
|                                              |  |                            |       |                         
|Costs and Expenses                            |  |                            |       |                          |   |       |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Cost of goods sold                            |  |                            | 163.8 |                          |   | 141.7 |  |   | 314.6 |   |  |   | 262.0 |  
|Selling, general and administrative           |  |                            | 29.5  |                          |   | 36.0  |  |   | 61.8  |   |  |   | 69.1  |  
|Depreciation and amortization                 |  |                            | 5.8   |                          |   | 5.7   |  |   | 11.5  |   |  |   | 11.5  |  
|Interest expense                              |  |                            | 5.4   |                          |   | 5.1   |  |   | 10.8  |   |  |   | 10.3  |  
|Other expense, net                            |  |                            | .2    |                          |   | .5    |  |   | 1.1   |   |  |   | 1.5   |  
|Restructuring and severance                   |  |                            | 1.0   |                          |   | .1    |  |   | 4.8   |   |  |   | .4    |  
|                                              |  |                            |       |                          |   |       |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|                                              |  |                            | 205.7 |                          |   | 189.1 |  |   | 404.6 |   |  |   | 354.8 |  
|                                              |  |                            |       |                          |   |       |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes             |  |                            | 3.6   |                          |   | .4    |  |   | (7.3  | ) |  |   | (5.4  | )
|Income tax expense                            |  |                            |      |                          |   | .1    |  |   |      |   |  |   | .1    |  
|                                              |  |                            |       |                          |   |       |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Net Income (Loss)                             |  | $                          | 3.6   |                          | $ | .3    |  | $ | (7.3  | ) |  | $ | (5.5  | )
|                                              |  |                            |       |                          |   |       |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share     |  |                            |       |                          |   |       |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Net Income (Loss) Per Basic and Diluted Share |  | $                          | .09   |                          | $ | .01   |  | $ | (.18  | ) |  | $ | (.14  | )
|                                              |  |                            |       |                          |   |       |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  



See notes to the
unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.



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OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.



Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)



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|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------- | ------ | - | ---------------- | - | ------ | -
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  | May 31,2005 |        |   | November 30,2004 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  | (Unaudited) |        |   |                  |  
|ASSETS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |  |             |        |   |                  |   |        |  
|Current Assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  |             |        |   |                  |   |        |  
|Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  | $           | 14.8   |   |                  | $ | 15.0   |  
|Accounts receivable, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |             | 111.0  |   |                  |   | 104.6  |  
|Inventories                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |  |             | 50.7   |   |                  |   | 49.6   |  
|Deferred income taxes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |             | 3.7    |   |                  |   | 3.7    |  
|Prepaid expenses and other                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |             | 3.8    |   |                  |   | 2.6    |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |             |        |   |                  |   |        |  
|Total Current Assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |             | 184.0  |   |                  |   | 175.5  |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |            
|Property, plant and equipment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |  |             | 455.5  |   |                  |   | 454.7  |  
|Accumulated depreciation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |             | 295.3  |   |                  |   | 287.9  |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |             |        |   |                  |   |        |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |             | 160.2  |   |                  |   | 166.8  |  
|Trademarks and other intangible assets, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |  |             | 9.2    |   |                  |   | 9.9    |  
|Prepaid pension                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |             | 54.5   |   |                  |   | 57.3   |  
|Other assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |  |             | 22.5   |   |                  |   | 23.0   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |             |        |   |                  |   |        |  
|Total Assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |  | $           | 430.4  |   |                  | $ | 432.5  |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |             |        |   |                  |   |        |  
|LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |             |        |   |                  |   |        |  
|Current Liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  |             |        |   |                  |   |        |  
|Current portion of long-term debt                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  | $           | .2     |   |                  | $ | .2     |  
|Accounts payable                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |             | 85.2   |   |                  |   | 96.5   |  
|Accrued payroll and personal property taxes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |  |             | 12.9   |   |                  |   | 14.0   |  
|Accrued interest                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |             | 9.5    |   |                  |   | 9.5    |  
|Other current liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |             | 17.2   |   |                  |   | 15.3   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |             |        |   |                  |   |        |  
|Total Current Liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |             | 125.0  |   |                  |   | 135.5  |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |            
|Long-term debt                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  |             | 197.6  |   |                  |   | 181.5  |  
|Postretirement benefits other than pensions                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |  |             | 47.2   |   |                  |   | 48.1   |  
|Deferred income taxes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |             | 3.7    |   |                  |   | 3.7    |  
|Other liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  |             | 14.1   |   |                  |   | 12.9   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |            
|Shareholders Equity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |             |        |   |                  |   |        |  
|Preference stock - $1.00 par value; 15 million shares authorized; none outstanding                                                                                                                                                                                         |  |             |       |   |                  |   |       |  
|Common stock - $0.10 par value; 135 million shares authorized; 42.5 million and 42.4 million shares issued as of May 31, 2005 and November 30,
2004, respectively; 40.9 million and 40.7 million shares outstanding as of May 31, 2005 and November 30, 2004, respectively |  |             | 4.3    |   |                  |   | 4.2    |  
|Additional contributed capital                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  |             | 311.4  |   |                  |   | 310.9  |  
|Retained deficit                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |             | (263.5 | ) |                  |   | (256.2 | )
|Treasury stock at cost; 1.6 million and 1.7 million shares as of May 31, 2005 and November 30, 2004, respectively                                                                                                                                                          |  |             | (10.7  | ) |                  |   | (11.4  | )
|Accumulated other comprehensive income                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |             | 1.3    |   |                  |   | 3.3    |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |             |        |   |                  |   |        |  
|Total Shareholders Equity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |             | 42.8   |   |                  |   | 50.8   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |             |        |   |                  |   |        |  
|Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  | $           | 430.4  |   |                  | $ | 432.5  |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |             |        |   |                  |   |        |  



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OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.



Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars in Millions)

(Unaudited)



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|                                                                                          |  | Six Months Ended May 31, |       
|                                                                                          |  | 2005                     |        |   | 2004 |  
|Operating Activities                                                                      |  |                          |        |   |      |   |        |  
|Net loss                                                                                  |  | $                        | (7.3   | ) |      | $ | (5.5   | )
|Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: |  |                          |        |   |      |   |        |  
|Write-off of fixed and other assets                                                       |  |                          | 2.0    |   |      |   |       |  
|Depreciation, amortization and loss on sale of fixed assets                               |  |                          | 11.0   |   |      |   | 11.5   |  
|Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                                              |  |                          |        |   |      |   |        |  
|Current assets                                                                            |  |                          | (10.5  | ) |      |   | (19.6  | )
|Current liabilities                                                                       |  |                          | (9.0   | ) |      |   | 15.2   |  
|Other non-current assets                                                                  |  |                          | 1.9    |   |      |   | .8     |  
|Other non-current liabilities                                                             |  |                          | .4     |   |      |   | (1.1   | )
|                                                                                          |  |                          |        |   |      |   |        |  
|Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Operating Activities                                       |  |                          | (11.5  | ) |      |   | 1.3    |  
|                                                                                          |  |                         
|Investing Activities                                                                      |  |                          |        |   |      |   |        |  
|Capital expenditures                                                                      |  |                          | (5.4   | ) |      |   | (3.8   | )
|                                                                                          |  |                          |        |   |      |   |        |  
|Net Cash Used In Investing Activities                                                     |  |                          | (5.4   | ) |      |   | (3.8   | )
|                                                                                          |  |                         
|Financing Activities                                                                      |  |                          |        |   |      |   |        |  
|Long-term debt incurred                                                                   |  |                          | 388.7  |   |      |   | 327.1  |  
|Long-term debt paid                                                                       |  |                          | (371.7 | ) |      |   | (326.1 | )
|Other                                                                                     |  |                          |       |   |      |   | .1     |  
|                                                                                          |  |                          |        |   |      |   |        |  
|Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities                                                 |  |                          | 17.0   |   |      |   | 1.1    |  
|Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                                                   |  |                          | (.3    | ) |      |   | .5     |  
|                                                                                          |  |                          |        |   |      |   |        |  
|Net Decrease In Cash And Cash Equivalents                                                 |  |                          | (.2    | ) |      |   | (.9    | )
|Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                                            |  |                          | 15.0   |   |      |   | 14.1   |  
|                                                                                          |  |                          |        |   |      |   |        |  
|Cash And Cash Equivalents At End Of Period                                                |  | $                        | 14.8   |   |      | $ | 13.2   |  
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|Supplemental Cash Flows Information                                                       |  |                          |        |   |      |   |        |  
|Cash paid:                                                                                |  |                          |        |   |      |   |        |  
|Interest                                                                                  |  | $                        | 10.7   |   |      | $ | 10.5   |  
|Income taxes                                                                              |  | $                        |       |   |      | $ |       |  



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OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MAY 31, 2005

(In Millions of
Dollars, Except Per Share Data)



Note A  Basis of Presentation



The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and, therefore, do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. These interim statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the OMNOVA
Solutions Inc. (OMNOVA Solutions or the Company) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2004, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



The balance sheet at November 30, 2004 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not
include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.



In the opinion of management, these interim consolidated financial statements contain all the normal recurring accruals and adjustments considered
necessary for a fair presentation of the unaudited results for the three and six month periods ended May 31, 2005 and 2004. The results of operations for the three and six month periods ended May 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative, if
annualized, of those to be expected for the full fiscal year.



The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying
notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.



A
detailed description of the Companys significant accounting policies and management judgments is located in the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2004, included in the Companys Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.



Segment operating profit
represents net sales less applicable costs, expenses and provisions for restructuring, severance, asset write-offs and work stoppage costs relating to operations. Segment operating profit excludes unallocated corporate headquarters expenses,
provisions for corporate headquarters restructuring and severance, interest expense and income taxes. Corporate headquarters expense includes the cost of providing and maintaining the corporate headquarters functions, including salaries, rent,
travel and entertainment expenses, depreciation, utility costs, outside services and amortization of deferred financing costs.



Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior years information to the current presentation.



New Accounting Pronouncements  In November 2004, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 151, Inventory Costs, an amendment of ARB 43, Chapter 4. SFAS No. 151 requires certain inventory costs to be recognized as current period expenses. This
standard also provides guidance for the allocation of fixed production overhead costs. This standard is effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company will adopt this standard in fiscal 2006.
The Company has not yet determined the impact, if any, this Statement will have on the financial statements of the Company.



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Note A  Basis of Presentation (Continued)



In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised), Share-Based Payment. This standard revises SFAS No.
123, Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25 and related accounting interpretations, and eliminates the use of the intrinsic value method. The Company currently uses the intrinsic value method of APB Opinion No. 25 to value stock options,
and accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized for stock options as the Company grants stock options with exercise prices equal to the Companys common stock market price on the date of the grant. This standard requires the
expensing of all share-based compensation, including stock options, using the fair value based method. The Company will elect to expense stock options using the modified prospective transition method prescribed in SFAS No. 123 (Revised). The
modified prospective transition method requires expense to be recognized for new grants or modifications issued in the period of adoption, plus the current period expense for non-vested awards issued prior to the adoption of this standard. No
expense is recognized for awards vested in prior periods. On April 14, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it would delay the required implementation of SFAS No. 123 (Revised), allowing companies that are not small
business issuers to adopt the Statement no later than the beginning of the first fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2005. As a result, the Company will adopt SFAS No. 123 (Revised) as of December 1, 2005. The Company expects the impact from
adoption of this standard to be approximately $0.01 per share in fiscal year 2006. This estimate assumes that the number and the fair value of stock options granted are similar to recent historical amounts. While the Company regularly evaluates the
use of share-based payments, its recent practice has been to issue fewer stock options than have been issued in the past, utilizing other forms of incentives such as restricted stock. The actual impact per share would be different in the event the
number of options granted or the fair value of options increases or decreases from the current estimate.



In March 2005, the SEC released SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 107, Share-Based Payment. SAB No. 107 provides the SEC staffs
position regarding the application of SFAS No. 123 (Revised) and certain SEC rules and regulations, and also provides the staffs views regarding the valuation of share-based payments for public companies. The Company is currently reviewing the
effects, if any, that the application of SAB No. 107 will have on the Companys financial position and results of operations.



In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154 Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. SFAS No. 154 replaces APB No. 20 Accounting
Changes and SFAS No. 3 Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. SFAS No. 154 requires companies to apply a retrospective application for reporting a change in accounting principle and differentiates a
retrospective application from a restatement. This statement also carries forward the guidance from APB No. 20 regarding the correction of an error and changes in accounting estimates. The Company will adopt this standard in fiscal 2007. The Company
does not anticipate a material impact on the financial statements of the Company from the adoption of this statement.



Note B  Inventories



Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. A portion of the inventories is priced by use of the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method using
various dollar value pools. Interim LIFO determinations involve managements judgments of expected year-end inventory levels and costs are subject to year-end LIFO inventory calculations. The remaining portion of inventories are stated using
the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Components of inventory are as follows:



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|------------------------------------------- |  | ------------ | ----- | - | ----------------- | - | ----- | -
|                                            |  | May 31, 2005 |       |   | November 30, 2004 |  
|                                            | 
|Raw materials and supplies                  |  | $            | 21.0  |   |                   | $ | 21.7  |  
|Work-in-process                             |  |              | 3.5   |   |                   |   | 3.0   |  
|Finished products                           |  |              | 65.0  |   |                   |   | 64.0  |  
|                                            |  |              |       |   |                   |   |       |  
|Approximate replacement cost of inventories |  |              | 89.5  |   |                   |   | 88.7  |  
|LIFO reserves                               |  |              | (26.9 | ) |                   |   | (26.9 | )
|Other reserves                              |  |              | (11.9 | ) |                   |   | (12.2 | )
|                                            |  |              |       |   |                   |   |       |  
|Inventories                                 |  | $            | 50.7  |   |                   | $ | 49.6  |  
|                                            |  |              |       |   |                   |   |       |  



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Note C  Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines



On May 28, 2003, the Company issued $165 million of 11.25% Senior Secured Notes (Notes) due June 1, 2010. The Notes are
secured by all real property and equipment relating to the Companys ten principal domestic manufacturing facilities. The Company has the option to redeem the Notes after May 31, 2007 at a premium. Interest on the Notes is paid semi-annually on
June 1st and December 1st. The Company used the proceeds from this offering to repay outstanding amounts under its then existing revolving credit facility, to terminate its receivables sale program and to pay related fees and expenses.



In addition, on May 28, 2003, the Company entered into a $100 million,
senior secured revolving credit facility (Facility). The Facility includes a $15 million sublimit for the issuance of commercial and standby letters of credit and a $10 million sublimit for swingline loans. Borrowings under the Facility are limited
to a borrowing base using customary advance rates for eligible accounts receivable and inventory. Borrowings under the Facility are secured by domestic accounts receivable, inventory and intangible assets. The Facility requires the Company to meet
financial covenants relating to minimum excess availability. Effective May 18, 2005, the Facility was amended to reduce the applicable interest rate spreads, extend the term of the Facility to November 30, 2009 and provide the Company with
flexibility for investment and refinancing opportunities. This amendment did not have an impact on the borrowing base of the agreement. Under the Facility, the Company must maintain an average excess availability of $20 million and at May 31, 2005,
the Company was in compliance with this requirement.



Advances
under the Facility bear interest, at the Companys option, at either an alternate base rate or a eurodollar rate, in each case plus an applicable margin. The alternate base interest rate is a fluctuating rate equal to the higher of the Prime
Rate or the sum of the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 50 basis points. The applicable margin for the alternate base rate will vary from 0.0% to 1.0% depending on the Companys fixed charge coverage ratio and the margin was 1.0% at May 31,
2005. The eurodollar rate is a periodic fixed rate equal to LIBOR. The applicable margin for the eurodollar rate will vary from 1.5% to 2.5% depending on the Companys fixed charge coverage ratio and the margin was 2.5% at May 31, 2005. The
Facilitys average borrowing rate at May 31, 2005 was 5.7%.



The Facility requires a commitment fee based on the unused portion of the Facility. The commitment fee will vary from 0.25% to 0.5% based on the Companys fixed charge coverage ratio and was 0.5% at May 31, 2005.



At May 31, 2005, the amount borrowed and the available balance under the
Facility were $32.6 million and $55.1 million, respectively. The Company had $3.1 million of standby letters of credit outstanding as of May 31, 2005.



Note D  Product Warranties



The Company provides product warranties on its roofing products. The Companys policy for product warranties is to review the warranty reserve on an
ongoing basis for specifically identified or new matters and to perform a detailed study of the reserve on a semi-annual basis to adjust for estimated future costs associated with any open warranty year. The reserve is a highly sensitive estimate
based on historical warranty costs and failure rates. A change in these factors could result in a significant change in the reserve balance.



The reconciliation of the warranty reserve for the three and six month periods ended May 31, 2005 and 2004 is as follows:



|                   |  |                            |      |   |                          |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|------------------ |  | -------------------------- | ---- | - | ------------------------ | - | ---- | ---- |  | - | ---- | - |  | - | ---- | -
|                   |  | Three Months Ended May 31, |      |   | Six Months Ended May 31, |  
|                   |  | 2005                       |      |   | 2004                     |   |      | 2005 |  |   | 2004 |  
|Beginning balance  |  | $                          | 12.9 |   |                          | $ | 11.8 |      |  | $ | 12.9 |   |  | $ | 11.7 |  
|Warranty provision |  |                            | .9   |   |                          |   | 1.5  |      |  |   | 1.7  |   |  |   | 2.5  |  
|Warranty payments  |  |                            | (.6  | ) |                          |   | (2.4 | )    |  |   | (1.4 | ) |  |   | (3.3 | )
|                   |  |                            |      |   |                          |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|Ending balance     |  | $                          | 13.2 |   |                          | $ | 10.9 |      |  | $ | 13.2 |   |  | $ | 10.9 |  
|                   |  |                            |      |   |                          |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  





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Note E  Earnings (Loss) Per Share



The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the basic and diluted earnings
(loss) per share and the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:



|                                                                                                       |  |                            |      |                          |   |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |  | -------------------------- | ---- | ------------------------ | - | ---- |  | - | ---- | - |  | - | ---- | -
|                                                                                                       |  | Three Months Ended May 31, |      | Six Months Ended May 31, |  
|                                                                                                       |  | 2005                       |      | 2004                     |   | 2005 |  |   | 2004 |  
|Numerator                                                                                              |  |                            |      |                          |   |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|Net income (loss)                                                                                      |  | $                          | 3.6  |                          | $ | .3   |  | $ | (7.3 | ) |  | $ | (5.5 | )
|                                                                                                       |  |                            |      |                          |   |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|                                                                                                       |  | (Shares in millions)       |     
|Denominator                                                                                            |  |                            |      |                          |   |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|Denominator for basic earnings per share  weighted average shares outstanding                         |  |                            | 40.6 |                          |   | 40.1 |  |   | 40.6 |   |  |   | 40.1 |  
|Effect of dilutive securities                                                                          |  |                            | .1   |                          |   | .2   |  |   |     |   |  |   |     |  
|                                                                                                       |  |                            |      |                          |   |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|Denominator for dilutive earnings per share  adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions |  |                            | 40.7 |                          |   | 40.3 |  |   | 40.6 |   |  |   | 40.1 |  
|                                                                                                       |  |                            |      |                          |   |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share                                                            |  |                            |      |                          |   |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|Net earnings (loss) per basic and diluted share                                                        |  | $                          | .09  |                          | $ | .01  |  | $ | (.18 | ) |  | $ | (.14 | )
|                                                                                                       |  |                            |      |                          |   |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  



Options to purchase
the common stock and unearned restricted stock of the Company of 5.2 million and 5.4 million during the fiscal second quarters of 2005 and 2004, respectively, and 6.1 million and 6.6 million during the first half of fiscal 2005 and 2004,
respectively, were not included in the computation of dilutive per share amounts as they would have had an anti-dilutive effect.



Note F  Stock-Based Employee Compensation



The following table displays a reconciliation of accounting for stock-based awards under the intrinsic value method of APB Opinion No. 25 as compared to
the fair value method of SFAS No. 123 for the three and six month periods ended May 31, 2005 and 2004:



|                                                                                            |  |                            |     |   |                          |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | -------------------------- | --- | - | ------------------------ | - | ---- | ---- |  | - | ---- | - |  | - | ---- | -
|                                                                                            |  | Three Months Ended May 31, |     |   | Six Months Ended May 31, |  
|                                                                                            |  | 2005                       |     |   | 2004                     |   |      | 2005 |  |   | 2004 |  
|Net income (loss) as reported                                                               |  | $                          | 3.6 |   |                          | $ | .3   |      |  | $ | (7.3 | ) |  | $ | (5.5 | )
|                                                                                            |  |                            |     |  
|Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net loss, net of tax    |  |                            | .2  |   |                          |   | .1   |      |  |   | .6   |   |  |   | .1   |  
|Deduct: Stock-based compensation under fair value method, net of tax                        |  |                            | (.6 | ) |                          |   | (.7  | )    |  |   | (1.5 | ) |  |   | (1.3 | )
|                                                                                            |  |                            |     |   |                          |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|Pro forma net income (loss) including stock-based compensation cost under fair value method |  | $                          | 3.2 |   |                          | $ | (.3  | )    |  | $ | (8.2 | ) |  | $ | (6.7 | )
|                                                                                            |  |                            |     |   |                          |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share as reported                                     |  | $                          | .09 |   |                          | $ | .01  |      |  | $ | (.18 | ) |  | $ | (.14 | )
|                                                                                            |  |                            |     |  
|Pro forma basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share                                       |  | $                          | .08 |   |                          | $ | (.01 | )    |  | $ | (.20 | ) |  | $ | (.17 | )



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Note G  Comprehensive Income (Loss)



The components of comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:



|                                                    |  |                            |      |   |                          |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|--------------------------------------------------- |  | -------------------------- | ---- | - | ------------------------ | - | ---- | ---- |  | - | ---- | - |  | - | ---- | -
|                                                    |  | Three Months Ended May 31, |      |   | Six Months Ended May 31, |  
|                                                    |  | 2005                       |      |   | 2004                     |   |      | 2005 |  |   | 2004 |  
|Net income (loss)                                   |  | $                          | 3.6  |   |                          | $ | .3   |      |  | $ | (7.3 | ) |  | $ | (5.5 | )
|Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax |  |                            | (2.7 | ) |                          |   | (1.0 | )    |  |   | (2.0 | ) |  |   | 2.1  |  
|                                                    |  |                            |      |   |                          |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  
|Comprehensive income (loss)                         |  | $                          | .9   |   |                          | $ | (.7  | )    |  | $ | (9.3 | ) |  | $ | (3.4 | )
|                                                    |  |                            |      |   |                          |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |      |  



Note H  Employee Benefit
Plans



The following table sets forth a reconciliation of
the components of net periodic benefit costs for the Companys retirement programs:



|                                         |  |               |      |   |                  |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |     |  
|---------------------------------------- |  | ------------- | ---- | - | ---------------- | - | ---- | ---- |  | - | ---- | - |  | - | --- | -
|                                         |  | Pension Plans |      |   | Health CarePlans |  
|Three months ended May 31, 2005 and 2004 |  | 2005          |      |   | 2004             |   |      | 2005 |  |   | 2004 |  
|Service costs                            |  | $             | .9   |   |                  | $ | 1.5  |      |  | $ | .1   |   |  | $ | .1  |  
|Interest costs                           |  |               | 2.9  |   |                  |   | 2.9  |      |  |   | .6   |   |  |   | .7  |  
|Expected return on assets                |  |               | (4.2 | ) |                  |   | (4.5 | )    |  |   |     |   |  |   |    |  
|Amortization of prior service costs      |  |               | .5   |   |                  |   | .2   |      |  |   | (.3  | ) |  |   | (.1 | )
|                                         |  |               |      |   |                  |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |     |  
|Net periodic cost                        |  | $             | .1   |   |                  | $ | .1   |      |  | $ | .4   |   |  | $ | .7  |  
|                                         |  |               |      |   |                  |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |     |  



|                                       |  |               |      |   |                  |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |     |  
|-------------------------------------- |  | ------------- | ---- | - | ---------------- | - | ---- | ---- |  | - | ---- | - |  | - | --- | -
|                                       |  | Pension Plans |      |   | Health CarePlans |  
|Six months ended May 31, 2005 and 2004 |  | 2005          |      |   | 2004             |   |      | 2005 |  |   | 2004 |  
|Service costs                          |  | $             | 1.8  |   |                  | $ | 3.0  |      |  | $ | .2   |   |  | $ | .2  |  
|Interest costs                         |  |               | 5.7  |   |                  |   | 5.8  |      |  |   | 1.3  |   |  |   | 1.5 |  
|Expected return on assets              |  |               | (8.4 | ) |                  |   | (9.0 | )    |  |   |     |   |  |   |    |  
|Amortization of prior service costs    |  |               | 1.1  |   |                  |   | .4   |      |  |   | (.6  | ) |  |   | (.2 | )
|                                       |  |               |      |   |                  |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |     |  
|Net periodic cost                      |  | $             | .2   |   |                  | $ | .2   |      |  | $ | .9   |   |  | $ | 1.5 |  
|                                       |  |               |      |   |                  |   |      |      |  |   |      |   |  |   |     |  



Based on current
pension asset performance, interest rate and discount rate assumptions, the Company does not anticipate making cash contributions to the pension fund during fiscal 2005.



The Company also sponsors a defined contribution pension plan. Participation in this plan is available to substantially all
U.S. based employees. Contributions to this plan are based on either a percentage of employee contributions or a percentage of wages paid. The cost of this plan was approximately $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended May 31, 2005
and 2004, respectively, and approximately $0.7 million for each of the six months ended May 31, 2005 and 2004.



The Company also contributes to a defined contribution pension plan for its U.K. employees. The Company contributes a percentage of the employees
wages depending upon the age of the employee. The cost of this plan was approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three month periods ended May 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the six month periods
ended May 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.



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Note I  Restructuring and Severance



In connection with the appointment of a new distributor for its Genon and Muraspec brands of commercial wallcoverings during
the first fiscal quarter of 2005, the Company substantially completed the exit of its wallcovering distribution business known as Muraspec North America. In the first fiscal quarter of 2005, the Company incurred disposal costs of $3.7 million for
inventories, sample books, other assets and related fixed assets not transferred to the new distributor or redeployed within the Company and $1.2 million for severance costs covering 65 employees, offset by $1.2 million resulting from the settlement
of certain debt obligations relating to this business and the sale of the Guard brand line to a third party. Of the total $3.7 million charge for this restructuring effort, $0.5 million of inventory related write-downs were classified as cost of
goods sold, with the balance classified as restructuring and severance in the Companys Consolidated Statements of Operations.



Also during the first quarter of fiscal 2005, the Decorative Products segment recorded an additional $0.3 million of severance related to other workforce
reduction initiatives. The Performance Chemicals segment recorded $0.3 million of severance resulting primarily from the consolidation of the segments leadership under one president. Both restructurings were designed to consolidate operations
and reduce costs. As a result of these restructurings, the Company terminated 10 employees. These workforce reduction programs were complete as of February 28, 2005.



During the second quarter of 2005, in connection with the Companys ongoing efforts to reduce costs, the Company
implemented a reduction in force affecting approximately 30 employees across the Company and recorded a charge of approximately $1.0 million for severance and related costs. The Company expects these payments to be completed by the end of its first
fiscal quarter of 2006.



For the six months ended May 31, 2004,
the Company recorded $0.4 million of restructuring and severance charges primarily in connection with exiting its Decorative Products heat transfer business and other workforce reduction initiatives in fiscal 2003.



The following table summarizes the Companys accruals related to
restructuring and severance activities:



|                      |  |                   |           |                              |          |              |  |   |     |  |   |    
|--------------------- |  | ----------------- | --------- | ---------------------------- | -------- | ------------ |  | - | --- |  | - | ---
|                      |  | November 30, 2004 |           | Six Months Ended May31, 2005 |          | May 31, 2005
|                      |  |                   | Provision |                              | Payments |             
|Performance Chemicals |  | $                 |          |                              | $        | .7           |  | $ | .3  |  | $ | .4 
|Decorative Products   |  |                   | .3        |                              |          | 2.4          |  |   | 2.0 |  |   | .7 
|Building Products     |  |                   |          |                              |          |             |  |   |    |  |   |   
|Corporate             |  |                   |          |                              |          | .1           |  |   | .1  |  |   |   
|                      |  |                   |           |                              |          |              |  |   |     |  |   |    
|Total                 |  | $                 | .3        |                              | $        | 3.2          |  | $ | 2.4 |  | $ | 1.1
|                      |  |                   |           |                              |          |              |  |   |     |  |   |    



The remaining
severance obligations will be paid in accordance with the provisions of the employees severance agreements. Severance payments are expected to be complete by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2005. For the six months ended May 31, 2005,
$2.1 million of severance payments have been made.



Note J 
Contingencies



The Company is subject to various claims,
lawsuits and proceedings related to product liability, product warranty, contract, employment, environmental and other matters arising out of the Companys business. To the extent these claims, lawsuits and proceedings involve personal injury
and property damage, the Company believes that it has adequate insurance, however, some insurers have reserved rights and contested coverage. The ultimate resolution of any litigation is inherently unpredictable. As a result, the Companys
estimates of liability, if any, are subject to change and actual results may materially differ from the Companys estimates. Based on information that is currently available, the Company does not expect that the ultimate resolution of pending
claims, lawsuits and proceedings will materially affect the consolidated financial condition of the Company. The effect that the ultimate resolution of these matters may have on results of operations cannot be predicted because any such effect
depends on both future results of operations and the amount and timing of the resolution of these matters.



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Note K  Business Segment Information



Segment information has been prepared in accordance with SFAS No. 131, Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and
Related Information. The Companys three reportable segments were determined based on products and services provided by each operating segment. Accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note A  Basis of
Presentation.



The Companys three reportable business
segments are: Performance Chemicals, Decorative Products and Building Products. The Companys reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately based on fundamental
differences in their operations. Management reviews the performance of the business segments excluding restructuring, severance, asset write-offs and work stoppage costs in assessing the performance of and making decisions regarding the allocation
of resources to the business segments. Management believes that providing this information in this manner is essential to providing the Companys shareholders with an understanding of the Companys businesses and operating performance.



The Performance Chemicals segment produces a broad range of
emulsion polymers and specialty chemicals based primarily on styrene butadiene, styrene butadiene acrylonitrile, vinyl acetate, acrylic, styrene acrylic, vinyl acrylic, glyoxal, and fluorochemical chemistries. The segments custom-formulated
products include coatings, binders and adhesives, which are used in paper, carpet, nonwovens, textiles, construction, floor care, tape, tires, plastic parts and various other applications. Its products provide a variety of functional properties to
enhance the Companys customers products, including greater strength, adhesion, dimensional stability, water resistance, flow and leveling, improved processibility and enhanced appearance.



The Performance Chemicals segment consists of two product lines. The Paper
and Carpet Chemicals product line encompasses products that have applications in the paper and carpet industries. Paper coatings are used in magazines, catalogs, direct mail advertising, brochures, printed reports, food cartons, household and other
consumer and industrial packaging. Carpet binders are used to secure carpet fibers to carpet backing and meet the stringent manufacturing, environmental, odor, flammability and flexible installation requirements. The Specialty Chemicals product line
encompasses products that have applications for nonwovens (such as diapers, engine filters, resilient flooring, roofing mat and household scrub pads), floor polish, tape, adhesives, tire cord, textiles, plastic part coatings and construction
products.



The Decorative Products segment develops, designs,
produces and markets a broad line of decorative and functional surfacing products, including commercial wallcoverings, coated and performance fabrics, printed and solid color surface laminates and industrial films. These products are used in
numerous applications, including building refurbishment and remodeling, new construction, furniture, cabinets, transportation, manufactured housing, retail display, consumer electronics, flooring and home furnishings.



The Decorative Products segment consists of three product lines. The
Commercial Wallcoverings product line applications include refurbishment and new construction for the commercial office, hospitality, health care, retail, education and restaurant markets. The Coated Fabrics product line applications include
residential furniture, commercial furniture, marine and transportation seating, interior structures and soft top covers. The Decorative Laminates product line applications include manufactured housing, recreational vehicle interiors, kitchen and
bath cabinets, office furniture, consumer electronics, retail display, flooring and ready-to-assemble furniture.



The Building Products segment provides single-ply roofing systems for the replacement and new commercial roofing markets. The roofing systems are used for
various structures including office complexes, health care facilities, shopping malls, stadiums, schools, manufacturing and warehouse facilities and government buildings.



The work stoppage costs of $1.7 million were incurred by the Decorative Products segment. The costs were related to the
employee lockout that occurred at the Companys Jeannette, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility. The costs were included in the costs of goods sold reported for the six months ended May 31, 2005. These costs included the additional costs
incurred for plant security, temporary replacement workers and higher than normal operating costs.



No one customer accounted for 10% or more of consolidated sales.



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Note K  Business Segment Information (Continued)



Segment operating profit represents net sales less applicable costs,
expenses and provisions for restructuring and severance costs relating to operations. Segment operating profit excludes unallocated corporate headquarters expenses, provisions for corporate headquarters restructuring and severance, interest expense
and income taxes. Corporate headquarters expense includes the cost of providing and maintaining the corporate headquarters functions, including salaries, rent, travel and entertainment expenses, depreciation, utility costs, outside services and
amortization of deferred financing costs. The following table sets forth a summary of operations by segment and a reconciliation of segment sales to consolidated sales and segment operating profit (loss) to consolidated profit (loss) before income
taxes.



|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|--------------------------------------------------- |  | -------------------------- | ----- | - | ------------------------ | - | ----- | ---- |  | - | ----- | - |  | - | ----- | -
|                                                    |  | Three Months Ended May 31, |       |   | Six Months Ended May 31, |  
|                                                    |  | 2005                       |       |   | 2004                     |   |       | 2005 |  |   | 2004  |  
|Net Sales                                           |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Performance Chemicals                               |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Paper and Carpet Chemicals                          |  | $                          | 78.2  |   |                          | $ | 58.9  |      |  | $ | 147.2 |   |  | $ | 110.9 |  
|Specialty Chemicals                                 |  |                            | 39.9  |   |                          |   | 32.7  |      |  |   | 73.0  |   |  |   | 60.9  |  
|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Total Performance Chemicals                         |  | $                          | 118.1 |   |                          | $ | 91.6  |      |  | $ | 220.2 |   |  | $ | 171.8 |  
|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Decorative Products                                 |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Commercial Wallcoverings                            |  | $                          | 22.8  |   |                          | $ | 28.4  |      |  | $ | 48.6  |   |  | $ | 55.0  |  
|Coated Fabrics                                      |  |                            | 23.9  |   |                          |   | 24.9  |      |  |   | 45.2  |   |  |   | 44.8  |  
|Decorative Laminates                                |  |                            | 15.3  |   |                          |   | 16.6  |      |  |   | 28.6  |   |  |   | 29.8  |  
|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Total Decorative Products                           |  | $                          | 62.0  |   |                          | $ | 69.9  |      |  | $ | 122.4 |   |  | $ | 129.6 |  
|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Building Products                                   |  | $                          | 29.2  |   |                          | $ | 28.0  |      |  | $ | 54.7  |   |  | $ | 48.0  |  
|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Total Net Sales                                     |  | $                          | 209.3 |   |                          | $ | 189.5 |      |  | $ | 397.3 |   |  | $ | 349.4 |  
|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Segment Operating Profit (Loss)                     |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Performance Chemicals                               |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Operating profit                                    |  | $                          | 11.4  |   |                          | $ | 4.7   |      |  | $ | 15.2  |   |  | $ | 6.6   |  
|Restructuring and severance                         |  |                            | (.4   | ) |                          |   |      |      |  |   | (.7   | ) |  |   |      |  
|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Performance Chemicals segment operating profit      |  | $                          | 11.0  |   |                          | $ | 4.7   |      |  | $ | 14.5  |   |  | $ | 6.6   |  
|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Decorative Products                                 |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Operating profit                                    |  | $                          | 1.1   |   |                          | $ | 3.4   |      |  | $ | .3    |   |  | $ | 2.8   |  
|Work stoppage                                       |  |                            |      |   |                          |   |      |      |  |   | (1.7  | ) |  |   |      |  
|Restructuring and severance                         |  |                            | (.5   | ) |                          |   | (.1   | )    |  |   | (4.5  | ) |  |   | (.4   | )
|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Decorative Products segment operating profit (loss) |  | $                          | .6    |   |                          | $ | 3.3   |      |  | $ | (5.9  | ) |  | $ | 2.4   |  
|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Building Products segment operating profit          |  | $                          | .3    |   |                          | $ | .7    |      |  | $ |      |   |  | $ | 1.4   |  
|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Total Segment Operating Profit                      |  | $                          | 11.9  |   |                          | $ | 8.7   |      |  | $ | 8.6   |   |  | $ | 10.4  |  
|Interest expense                                    |  |                            | (5.4  | ) |                          |   | (5.1  | )    |  |   | (10.8 | ) |  |   | (10.3 | )
|Corporate expense                                   |  |                            | (2.8  | ) |                          |   | (3.2  | )    |  |   | (5.0  | ) |  |   | (5.5  | )
|Corporate restructuring and severance               |  |                            | (.1   | ) |                          |   |      |      |  |   | (.1   | ) |  |   |      |  
|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  
|Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes                   |  | $                          | 3.6   |   |                          | $ | .4    |      |  | $ | (7.3  | ) |  | $ | (5.4  | )
|                                                    |  |                            |       |   |                          |   |       |      |  |   |       |   |  |   |       |  



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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations



Overview



The Company is an innovator of emulsion polymers and specialty chemicals, decorative and functional surfaces and single-ply roofing systems for a variety
of commercial, industrial and residential end uses. The Company operates in three reportable business segments: Performance Chemicals, Decorative Products and Building Products. The Performance Chemicals segment produces a broad range of emulsion
polymers and specialty chemicals based primarily on styrene butadiene, styrene butadiene acrylonitrile, styrene butadiene vinyl pyridine, vinyl acetate, acrylic, styrene acrylic, vinyl acrylic, glyoxal and fluorochemical chemistries. Performance
Chemicals custom-formulated products include coatings, binders and adhesives, which are used in paper, carpet, nonwovens, textiles, construction, floor polish, tape, adhesives, tire cord, plastic parts and various other applications. The
Decorative Products segment develops, designs, produces and markets a broad line of decorative and functional surfacing products, including commercial wallcoverings, coated and performance fabrics, printed and solid color surface laminates and
industrial films. These products are used in numerous applications, including building refurbishment and remodeling, new construction, furniture, cabinets, marine, automotive and other transportation markets, manufactured housing, retail display and
store fixtures, consumer electronics, flooring and home furnishings. The Building Products segment provides single-ply roofing systems for the replacement and new commercial and industrial roofing markets. The roofing systems are used for various
structures including office complexes, shopping malls, stadiums, schools, health care facilities, restaurants, manufacturing and warehouse facilities and government buildings.



The Companys products are sold to manufacturers, independent distributors and end-users through internal marketing and
sales forces and agents.



The Company has strategically located
manufacturing facilities in the U.S., China, U.K. and Thailand.



The Company has historically experienced stronger sales and income in its second, third and fourth fiscal quarters, comprised of the three-month periods ending May 31, August 31 and November 30. The Companys performance in the first
fiscal quarter (December through February) has historically been weaker due to generally lower levels of construction and industrial activity over the holidays and cold weather months.



Management discusses the Companys operating performance by reportable business segment and provides segment operating
profit performance excluding segment restructuring, severance, asset write-offs and work stoppage items because this is the manner in which segment operating results are reported to management for purposes of assessing the performance of the
Companys business segments and in making decisions regarding the allocation of resources to the business segments. Management also believes that providing segment operating performance excluding segment restructuring, severance, asset
write-offs and work stoppage items provides additional information that is useful to investors to understand the Companys businesses and compare operating results period over period.



Segment information has been prepared in accordance with the Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 131 Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. The Companys three reportable segments were determined based on
products and services provided by each operating segment. Accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note A  Basis of Presentation. For a reconciliation of the Companys segment operating performance
information, please refer to Note K of the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements starting on page 12 of this report.



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Key Indicators



Key economic measures relevant to the Company include coated paper production, print advertising spending, U.S. commercial and hotel occupancy rates, U.S.
office furniture sales, manufactured housing shipments and housing starts. Key industries which provide a general indication of demand drivers to the Company include paper, housing and building construction, furniture manufacturing and flooring
manufacturing. Although these measures provide key information on trends relevant to the Company, the Company does not have available a more direct correlation of leading indicators which can provide a forward-looking view of demand levels in the
markets which ultimately use the Companys products.



Key
operating measures utilized by the business segments include orders, sales, working capital turnover, inventory, productivity, and fill-rates which provide key indicators of business trends. These measures are reported on various cycles including
daily, weekly and monthly depending on the needs established by operating management.



Key financial measures utilized by the Companys management and business segments in order to evaluate the results of its business and in understanding key variables impacting the current and future results of
the Company include: sales, gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, operating profit before excluded items, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, working capital, operating cash flows
and capital expenditures, including applicable ratios such as inventory turnover, average working capital and return on sales. These measures, as well as objectives established by the Board of Directors of the Company, are reviewed at monthly,
quarterly and annual intervals and compared with historical periods.



Results of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended May 31, 2005 and 2004



The Companys net sales for the three months ended May 31, 2005 were $209.3 million compared to $189.5 million for the three months ended May 31,
2004. Both the Performance Chemicals and Building Products segments experienced revenue increases, with Performance Chemicals 28.9% higher and Building Products 4.3% higher, while the Decorative Products segment experienced a decrease of 11.3%.
Included in the Decorative Products segment net sales in the second fiscal quarter of 2004 are $3.9 million of net sales relating to the Companys former wallcovering distribution business, which was exited in the first fiscal quarter of 2005.
Excluding these, the Decorative Products segment net sales decreased 6.1%.



Net sales for the six months ended May 31, 2005 were $397.3 million compared to $349.4 million for the six months ended May 31, 2004. Excluding the former wallcovering distribution business net sales of $2.7 million
and $7.0 million for the first half of 2005 and 2004, respectively, net sales for the first half of 2005 were $394.6 million compared to $342.4 million for the first half of 2004.



The Company had a segment operating profit of $11.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to a segment
operating profit of $8.7 million in the same period in fiscal 2004. Included in segment operating profit for the second fiscal quarter of 2005 were restructuring and severance charges of $0.9 million resulting primarily from previously announced
workforce reductions. Included in segment operating profit for the second fiscal quarter of 2004 were restructuring and severance charges of $0.1 million relating to restructuring activities in fiscal 2003. Excluding these items, segment operating
profit was $12.8 million in the second fiscal quarter of 2005 compared to $8.8 million in 2004. Operating margins for the second fiscal quarter, excluding these items, increased to 6.1% in fiscal 2005 from 4.6% in fiscal 2004. The Company had a
segment operating profit of $8.6 million in the first half of fiscal 2005 compared to a segment operating profit of $10.4 million in the first half of fiscal 2004. Included in segment operating profit for the first half of 2005 were charges of $1.7
million for a work stoppage and restructuring and severance charges of $5.2 million resulting primarily from the exit of the Companys wallcovering distribution business and other workforce reduction initiatives. Included in segment operating
profit for the first half of 2004 were restructuring and severance charges of $0.4 million relating to restructuring activities in fiscal 2003. Excluding these items, segment operating profit was $15.5 million in the first half of 2005 compared to
$10.8 million in 2004. Operating margins for the first half, excluding these items, increased to 3.9% in fiscal 2005 from 3.1% in fiscal 2004.



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For the three months ended May 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company had net income of $3.6 million, or $0.09
per diluted share, and $0.3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, respectively. Excluding the restructuring and severance charges of $1.0 million and $0.1 million in the second fiscal quarters of 2005 and 2004, respectively, the Company had net
income of $4.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in 2005 compared to net income of $0.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in 2004. For the six months ended May 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company had net losses of $7.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted
share, and $5.5 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, respectively. Excluding the charge of $1.7 million for the work stoppage in fiscal 2005, and the restructuring and severance charges of $5.3 million and $0.4 million in the first halves of 2005
and 2004, respectively, the Company had a net loss of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, during the first half of fiscal 2005 compared to a net loss of $5.1 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, during the first half of fiscal 2004.



Performance Chemicals



Performance Chemicals net sales increased 28.9% to $118.1 million
during the second quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to $91.6 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2004, driven by product pricing actions of $23.9 million and volume increases of $2.6 million. Net sales for the Paper and Carpet chemicals
product line increased 32.8% to $78.2 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to $58.9 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2004, primarily as a result of pricing actions of $18.4 million and volume increases of $0.9
million. Net sales for the Specialty Chemicals product line increased 22.0% to $39.9 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to $32.7 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2004, primarily due to pricing actions of $5.5
million and volume increases of $1.7 million.



This segment
generated an operating profit of $11.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to $4.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Included in segment operating profit for the second quarter of 2005 were restructuring and severance
charges of $0.4 million resulting primarily from workforce reductions. Excluding these items, the segment would have incurred an operating profit of $11.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. The improvement in segment operating profit was
due to pricing actions of $23.9 million, cost reductions and volume increases of $2.2 million, partially offset by higher raw material costs of $19.4 million.



Performance Chemicals net sales increased 28.2% to $220.2 million during the first half of fiscal 2005 compared to $171.8 million during the
first half of fiscal 2004, driven by product pricing actions of $44.6 million and volume increases of $3.8 million. Net sales for the Paper and Carpet chemicals product line increased 32.7% to $147.2 million during the first half of fiscal 2005
compared to $110.9 million during the first half of fiscal 2004 primarily as a result of pricing actions of $35.2 million. Net sales for the Specialty Chemicals product line increased 19.9% to $73.0 million during the first half of fiscal 2005
compared to $60.9 million during the first half of fiscal 2004, primarily due to pricing actions of $9.4 million and volume increases of $2.7 million.



This segment generated an operating profit of $14.5 million for the first half of fiscal 2005 compared to $6.6 million in the first half of fiscal 2004.
Included in segment operating profit for the first half of 2005 were restructuring and severance charges of $0.7 million resulting primarily from the consolidation of the segments leadership under one president and other workforce reductions.
Excluding these items, the segment would have incurred an operating profit of $15.2 million for the first half of fiscal 2005. The improvement in segment operating profit was due to pricing actions of $44.6 million, cost reductions of $4.3 million
and volume increases of $1.3 million, partially offset by higher raw material costs of $38.6 million and other inflationary increases of $2.0 million.



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Decorative Products



Decorative Products net sales decreased by 11.3% to $62.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2005 from $69.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal
2004. Included in the second fiscal quarter of 2004 are $3.9 million of net sales, reported as Commercial Wallcovering net sales, relating to the Companys former wallcovering distribution business which the Company exited in the first fiscal
quarter of 2005. Excluding these sales, Decorative Products segment sales would have been $66.0 million in the second fiscal quarter of 2004. Commercial Wallcovering net sales of $22.8 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2005 were $1.7
million lower than the second quarter of fiscal 2004, excluding the distribution business sales mentioned above, primarily as a result of lower volume, partially offset by $0.5 million due to the favorable foreign exchange rates from the British
Pound Sterling and the Euro during the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Net sales for the Coated Fabrics product line decreased 4.0% to $23.9 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to $24.9 million during the second quarter of
fiscal 2004, primarily as a result of lower volume. Net sales for the Decorative Laminates product line decreased 7.8% to $15.3 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to $16.6 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2004.



This segment incurred an operating profit of $0.6 million
during the second quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to an operating profit of $3.3 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Included in the segment operating profit for the second fiscal quarter of 2005 are restructuring and severance charges
of $0.5 million resulting primarily from workforce reductions. Included in segment operating profit for the second fiscal quarter of 2004 are severance charges of $0.1 million resulting from a reduction in workforce program initiated in 2003.
Excluding these items, the segment would have incurred an operating profit of $1.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to an operating profit of $3.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2004. The decrease in profit for the
second quarter of fiscal 2005 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2004 was due to lower volume of $3.2 million and higher raw material costs of $2.3 million, partially offset by operating cost reductions of $2.3 million, and pricing actions
of $1.1 million.



Decorative Products net sales decreased by
5.6% to $122.4 million in the first half of fiscal 2005 from $129.6 million in the first half of fiscal 2004. Included in 2005 and 2004 are $2.7 million and $7.0 million, respectively, of net sales reported as Commercial Wallcovering net sales,
relating to the Companys former wallcovering distribution business mentioned previously. Commercial Wallcovering net sales of $45.9 million during the first half of fiscal 2005, excluding the former wallcovering distribution business net
sales, were $2.1 million lower than the first half of fiscal 2004, primarily as a result of lower volume, partially offset by $1.2 million due to the favorable foreign exchange rates from the British Pound Sterling and the Euro during the first half
of fiscal 2005. Net sales for the Coated Fabrics product line increased 0.9% to $45.2 million during the first half of fiscal 2005 compared to $44.8 million during the first half of fiscal 2004, primarily as a result of new product introductions and
increased volume in marine and transportation products. Net sales for the Decorative Laminates product line decreased 4.0% to $28.6 million during the first half of fiscal 2005 compared to $29.8 million during the first half of fiscal 2004.



This segment incurred an operating loss of $5.9 million during
the first half of fiscal 2005 compared to an operating profit of $2.4 million during the first half of fiscal 2004. Included in the segment operating loss for the first half of fiscal 2005 were charges of $1.7 million for a work stoppage at the
Companys manufacturing facility in Jeannette, Pennsylvania and restructuring and severance charges of $4.5 million resulting primarily from the exit of the Companys wallcovering distribution business and workforce reduction initiatives.
The work stoppage ended on January 20, 2005 when the Company and the Union agreed to a new contract, which ended a seven week lockout. Included in segment operating profit for the first half of fiscal 2004 were severance charges of $0.4 million
resulting from a reduction in workforce program. Excluding these items, the segment would have incurred an operating profit of $0.3 million for the first half of fiscal 2005, compared to an operating profit of $2.8 million for the first half of
fiscal 2004. The decrease for the first half of fiscal 2005, as compared to the first half of fiscal 2004 is primarily due to higher raw material costs of $3.5 million, lower volume of $2.7 million and higher labor costs of $1.4 million, partially
offset by cost reductions of $3.2 million and product pricing actions of $1.7 million.



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Building Products



Building Products net sales increased 4.3% to $29.2 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2005 from $28.0 million in the second quarter of
fiscal 2004. This increase is due to pricing actions of $6.0 million, partially offset by lower volume of $4.8 million. Segment operating profit was $0.3 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to an operating profit of $0.7
million during the second quarter of fiscal 2004. This decrease is primarily due to higher raw material and purchased product costs of $5.0 million and lower volume of $1.8 million partially offset by pricing actions of $6.0 million and lower
warranty costs of $0.5 million.



Building Products net
sales increased 14.0% to $54.7 million during the first half of fiscal 2005 from $48.0 million in the first half of fiscal 2004. This increase is primarily due to pricing actions of $8.9 million partially offset by lower volumes. Segment operating
profit was $0 during the first half of fiscal 2005 compared to an operating profit of $1.4 million during the first half of fiscal 2004. This decrease is primarily due to higher raw material and purchased product costs of $8.5 million, lower volume
of $1.2 million and higher delivery costs of $.5 million, partially offset by pricing actions of $8.9 million.



Corporate



Interest
expense for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2005 was $5.4 and $10.8 million, respectively, compared to $5.1 million and $10.3 million for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2004, respectively, primarily due to higher
interest rates. Effective May 18, 2005, the Company amended its senior secured revolving credit facility (Facility). The amendment reduces the applicable interest rate spreads, extends the term of the Facility to November 30, 2009, and provides the
Company with flexibility for investment and refinancing opportunities. The Company estimates an annualized reduction in Facility fees amortization expense of approximately $0.6 million.



Corporate expenses were $2.8 million and $5.0 million during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2005,
respectively, compared to $3.2 million and $5.5 million during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2004, respectively. The decreases were primarily due to lower employee related costs during fiscal 2005.



The Company did not record any tax benefit during the first six months of
fiscal 2005 and recorded a tax provision of $0.1 million in 2004 for anticipated foreign taxes due. The Companys estimated effective income tax rate of zero is substantially less than its federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the
valuation allowance previously recorded against the Companys deferred tax assets as a result of the Companys recent history of losses.



Restructuring and Severance



The following table is a summary of restructuring and severance items for the first six months of fiscal 2005:



|                                |  |   |      |  
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|(In millions)                   |  |   |     
|Severance expense               |  | $ | 2.8  |  
|Fixed-asset write-off           |  |   | .4   |  
|Other asset write-off           |  |   | 2.8  | *
|Other exit costs                |  |   | .5   |  
|Debt settlement and asset sales |  |   | (1.2 | )
|                                |  |   |      |  
|                                |  | $ | 5.3  |  
|                                |  |   |      |  

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|* | $0.5 million of inventory related write-downs were classified as cost of goods sold.
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During the second quarter of 2005, in connection with the Companys ongoing efforts to reduce costs, the Company
implemented a reduction in force affecting approximately 30 employees across the Company and incurred a charge of approximately $1.0 million for severance and related costs. The Company expects these payments to be completed by the end of its first
fiscal quarter of 2006.



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Financial Resources and Capital Spending



The following table reflects changes in key cash flow measures:



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|                                                |  | Six Months Ended May 31, |      
|(In millions)                                   |  | 2005                     |       |   | 2004 |   |      | Change | 
|Cash (used in) provided by operating activities |  | $                        | (11.5 | ) |      | $ | 1.3  |        |  | $ | (12.8 | )
|Cash used in investing activities               |  | $                        | (5.4  | ) |      | $ | (3.8 | )      |  | $ | (1.6  | )
|Cash provided by financing activities           |  | $                        | 17.0  |   |      | $ | 1.1  |        |  | $ | 15.9  |  
|Decrease in cash and cash equivalents           |  | $                        | (.2   | ) |      | $ | (.9  | )      |  | $ | .7    |  



Cash used in operating
activities for the first six months of fiscal 2005 was $11.5 million compared to cash provided by operations of $1.3 million in the same period of fiscal 2004. Cash used in operations decreased in 2005 primarily due to the increase in payments of
trade payables during 2005 as a result of higher unit raw material costs and the Companys utilization of term discounts offered by certain suppliers and higher trade receivables due to higher sales. While trade receivables has increased during
2005, days sales outstanding has decreased from 45.1 at November 30, 2004 to 44.6 at May 31, 2005.



For the first six months of fiscal 2005 and 2004, cash used for investing activities was $5.4 million and $3.8 million, respectively, and was used for
capital expenditures. Capital expenditures were made and are planned principally for asset replacement, new product capability, cost reduction, safety and productivity improvements and environmental protection. Capital expenditures for the first six
months of fiscal 2005 and 2004 were primarily for equipment upgrades and additions. The Company anticipates capital expenditures in fiscal 2005 to be approximately $15.0 million. The Company plans to fund substantially all of its capital
expenditures from cash flow generated from operations. If necessary, a portion of capital expenditures will be funded through borrowings under its current credit facility.



Cash provided by financing activity in the first fiscal halves of 2005 and 2004 was $17.0 million and $1.1 million,
respectively, and related to borrowings under the revolving credit facility.



Long-Term Debt



As described in Note C to the
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company issued $165 million of 11.25% Senior Secured Notes (Notes) due June 1, 2010. Interest on the Notes will be paid semi-annually on June 1st and December 1st, and commenced on December 1,
2003. The Company used the proceeds from this offering to repay outstanding amounts under its then existing revolving credit facility, to terminate its receivables sale program and to pay related fees and expenses. In addition, on May 28, 2003, the
Company entered into a $100 million senior secured revolving credit facility (Facility). Effective May 18, 2005, the Facility was amended to reduce the applicable interest rate spreads, extend the term of the Facility to November 30, 2009 and
provide the Company with flexibility for investment and refinancing opportunities. This amendment did not have an impact on the borrowing base of the agreement. Advances under the Facility bear interest, at the Companys option, at either an
alternate base rate or a eurodollar rate, in each case plus an applicable margin. The alternate base interest rate is a fluctuating rate equal to the higher of the Prime Rate and the Federal Funds Effective Rate, plus 50 basis points. The applicable
margin for the alternate base rate will vary from 0.0% to 1.0% depending on the Companys fixed charge coverage ratio and the margin was 1.0% at May 31, 2005. The eurodollar rate is a periodic fixed rate equal to LIBOR. The applicable margin
for the eurodollar rate will vary from 1.5% to 2.5% depending on the Companys fixed charge coverage ratio and the margin was 2.5% at May 31, 2005. The Facilitys average borrowing rate at May 31, 2005 was 5.7%. The Facility requires a
commitment fee based on the unused portion of the Facility. The commitment fee will vary from 0.25% to 0.5% based on the Companys fixed charge coverage ratio and was 0.5% at May 31, 2005. At May 31, 2005, the Companys total debt
outstanding was $197.8 million and the available balance under the Facility was $55.1 million.



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Based upon current and anticipated levels of operations, the Company believes that its cash flows from
operations, combined with borrowings that will be available under the Facility, will be sufficient to enable the Company to meet its current and anticipated cash operating requirements, including scheduled interest and principal payments, capital
expenditures and working capital needs, for the next twelve months. Currently, a portion of the Companys long-term debt bears interest at variable rates; therefore, the Companys liquidity and financial condition will continue to be
affected by changes in prevailing interest rates.



Significant Accounting
Policies and Management Judgments



The Companys
discussion and analysis of its results of operations, financial condition and liquidity are based upon the Companys consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the
financial statements. Periodically, the Company reviews its estimates and judgments including those related to product returns, accounts receivable, inventories, warranty obligations, litigation and environmental reserves, pensions and income taxes.
The Company bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates and judgments under different
assumptions.



Information with respect to the Companys
significant accounting policies and management judgments which the Company believes could have the most significant effect on the Companys reported results and require subjective or complex judgments by management is contained on pages 21-24
in Item 7, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2004. The Company has not made any
changes in estimates or judgments that have had a significant effect on the reported amounts.



Environmental Matters



The Companys policy is to conduct its businesses with due regard for the preservation and protection of the environment. The Company devotes significant resources and management attention to comply with environmental laws and
regulations. The Companys Consolidated Balance Sheet as of May 31, 2005 reflects an accrual for environmental remediation of $0.7 million. The Companys estimates are subject to change and actual results may materially differ from the
Companys estimates. Management believes, on the basis of presently available information, that resolution of known environmental matters will not materially affect liquidity, capital resources or the consolidated financial condition of the
Company. The effect that the ultimate resolution of these matters may have on results of operations cannot be predicted because any such effect depends on both future results of operations and the amount and timing of the resolution of such matters.



Employee Matters



The Company employs approximately 1,850 employees at offices, plants and
other facilities located principally throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. The Company would generally describe its relationship with employees as good. Approximately 30%, or approximately 560, of the Companys employees are
covered by collective bargaining agreements.



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New Accounting Pronouncements



In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 151, Inventory Costs, an amendment of ARB 43, Chapter 4. SFAS No. 151 requires certain inventory costs to be recognized as current period expenses. This standard also provides guidance for the allocation of fixed production overhead
costs. This standard is effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company will adopt this standard in fiscal 2006. The Company has not yet determined the impact, if any, this Statement will have on
the financial statements of the Company.



In December 2004, the
FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised), Share-Based Payment. This standard revises SFAS No. 123, Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25 and related accounting interpretations, and eliminates the use of the intrinsic value method.
The Company currently uses the intrinsic value method of APB Opinion No. 25 to value stock options, and accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized for stock options as the Company grants stock options with exercise prices equal to the
Companys common stock market price on the date of the grant. This standard requires the expensing of all share-based compensation, including stock options, using the fair value based method. The Company will elect to expense stock options
using the modified prospective transition method prescribed in SFAS No. 123 (Revised). The modified prospective transition method requires expense to be recognized for new grants or modifications issued in the period of adoption, plus the current
period expense for non-vested awards issued prior to the adoption of this standard. No expense is recognized for awards vested in prior periods. On April 14, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it would delay the
required implementation of SFAS No. 123 (Revised), allowing companies that are not small business issuers to adopt the Statement no later than the beginning of the first fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2005. As a result, the Company will adopt
SFAS No. 123 (Revised) as of December 1, 2005. The Company expects the impact from adoption of this standard to be approximately $0.01 per share in fiscal year 2006. This estimate assumes that the number and the fair value of stock options granted
are similar for all years. While the Company regularly evaluates the use of share-based payments, its recent practice has been to issue fewer stock options than have been issued in the past, utilizing other forms of incentives such as restricted
stock. The actual impact per share would be different in the event the number of options granted or the fair value of options increases or decreases from the current estimate.



In March 2005, the SEC released SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 107, Share-Based Payment. SAB No. 107
provides the SEC staffs position regarding the application of SFAS No. 123 (Revised) and certain SEC rules and regulations, and also provides the staffs views regarding the valuation of share-based payments for public companies. The
Company is currently reviewing the effects, if any, that the application of SAB No. 107 will have on the Companys financial position and results of operations.



In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. SFAS No. 154 replaces APB
No. 20 Accounting Changes and SFAS No. 3 Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. SFAS No. 154 requires companies to apply a retrospective application for reporting a change in accounting principle and
differentiates a retrospective application from a restatement. This statement also carries forward the guidance from APB No. 20 regarding the correction of an error and changes in accounting estimates. The Company will adopt this standard in fiscal
2007. The Company does not anticipate a material impact on the financial statements of the Company from the adoption of this statement.



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Forward-Looking Statements



This quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements, as defined by federal securities laws,
with respect to the Companys financial condition, results of operations and business, among other things, and include statements based on the Companys current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections. Words such as, but not
limited to, may, should, projects, forecasts, seeks, believes, expects, anticipates, estimates, intends, plans,
targets, likely, will, would, could, and similar expressions or phrases identify forward-looking statements.



All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Many risks and uncertainties are inherent in the end-use
markets in which the Company operates. Others are more specific to the Companys operations. Actual results depend on many factors, some or all of which are not predictable or within the Companys control and may differ materially from
expected results.



Factors that may cause actual results to
differ materially from expected results include, among others:



| |  |  | General economic trends affecting the Companys end-use markets;
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| |  |  | Raw material prices and availability, including styrene, butadiene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylics and textiles;
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| |  |  | Ability to increase pricing to offset raw material cost increases;
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| |  |  | Unexpected adverse litigation judgment and absence of or inadequacy of insurance coverage for such judgment;
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| |  |  | Prolonged work stoppage resulting from labor disputes with unionized workforce;
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| |  |  | Acts of war or terrorism;
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| |  |  | Ability to develop successful new products;
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| |  |  | Customer and/or competitor consolidation;
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| |  |  | Customer ability to compete against increased foreign competition;
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| |  |  | Operational issues at the Companys facilities;
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| |  |  | Availability of financing to fund operations at anticipated rates and terms;
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| |  |  | Ability to successfully implement productivity enhancement and cost reduction initiatives;
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| |  |  | Governmental and regulatory policies;
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| |  |  | Rapid inflation in health care costs;
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| |  |  | Risks associated with foreign operations including fluctuations in exchange rates of foreign currencies;
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| |  |  | The Companys strategic alliance and acquisition activities;
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| |  |  | Assumptions used in determining pension plan expense and funding, such as return on assets and discount rates;
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| |  |  | Assumptions used in determining health care cost estimates;
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| |  |  | Compliance with extensive environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; and
| | - |  | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  |  | Substantial debt and leverage and the ability to service that debt.
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All future written and verbal forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting
on the Companys behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to above. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and the Company undertakes
no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation, other than that imposed by law, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.



Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk



Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk



The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on certain long-term debt obligations. Currently, the Company does not use derivative
financial instruments to manage its interest rate risk. As described in Note C to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, a portion of the Companys debt, $32.6 million at May 31, 2005, which is the debt under the senior
secured revolving credit facility, matures in the year 2009 and is variable. The average variable interest rate applicable to this debt was 5.7% as of May 31, 2005. Based on debt levels as of May 31, 2005, an increase of 100 basis points in the
interest rate applicable to this debt would impact interest expense by approximately $0.3 million annually. The senior secured revolving credit facility bears interest at variable rates and therefore, its carrying value approximates fair value.



The Company is subject to foreign currency exchange risk
primarily due to the European wallcovering business. The Company has experienced an accumulated gain of $1.4 million as of May 31, 2005, primarily due to the favorable currency conversion of the British Pound Sterling. The impact on
Shareholders Equity during the first half of fiscal 2005 was a $2.0 million loss. To date, the Company has not entered into any significant foreign currency forward exchange contracts or other derivative financial instruments to hedge the
effects of adverse fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, but will continue to evaluate the future use of these financial instruments.



Item 4. Controls and Procedures



Controls
and Procedures



Management of the Company, including the
Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures as of May 31, 2005, and, based on this evaluation, has determined that the Companys disclosure
controls and procedures are effective. Further, during the quarter ended May 31, 2005, there were no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.



Part II. Other Information



Item 1. Legal Proceedings



The
Company is subject to various claims, lawsuits and proceedings related to product liability, product warranty, contract, employment, environmental and other matters arising out of the Companys business. To the extent these claims, lawsuits and
proceedings involve personal injury and property damage, the Company believes that it has adequate insurance, however, some insurers have reserved rights and contested coverage. The ultimate resolution of any litigation is inherently unpredictable.
As a result, the Companys estimates of liability, if any, are subject to change and actual results may materially differ from the Companys estimates. Based on information that is currently available, the Company does not expect that the
ultimate resolution of pending claims, lawsuits and proceedings will materially affect the consolidated financial condition of the Company. The effect that the ultimate resolution of these matters may have on results of operations cannot be
predicted because any such effect depends on both future results of operations and the amount and timing of the resolution of these matters.



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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders



At the Companys Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on March 23, 2005, holders of OMNOVA Solutions Common Stock elected Edward P. Campbell, David A. Daberko and William R. Seelbach as directors to serve
three-year terms expiring in 2008.



Shareholders also ratified
the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Companys Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for fiscal 2005.



Following are the final results of the votes cast:



| | a) | Election of Directors:
| | -- | ----------------------



|                    |  |            |  |          |  |                 
|------------------- |  | ---------- |  | -------- |  | ----------------
|                    |  | For        |  | Withheld |  | Broker Non-votes
|Edward P. Campbell  |  | 38,174,199 |  | 628,403  |  | -0-             
|David A. Daberko    |  | 37,940,044 |  | 912,558  |  | -0-             
|William R. Seelbach |  | 38,165,900 |  | 686,702  |  | -0-             



| | b) | Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:
| | -- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|                |  |                  |  |                 |  |                      
|--------------- |  | ---------------- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------------
|For: 38,549,748 |  | Against: 256,150 |  | Abstain: 46,704 |  | Broker Non-votes: -0-



Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K



| | a) | Exhibits
| | -- | --------



|      |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
|----- |  | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|10.22 |  | Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement dated as of May 18, 2005 by and among OMNOVA Solutions Inc., as Borrower, the financial institutions party thereto, as Lenders, and J. P. Morgan Chase
Bank, N.A., as Agent for the Lenders (incorporated by reference to the same numbered exhibit to the Companys current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 23, 2005).
|      | 
|12.1  |  | Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
|      | 
|31.1  |  | Principal Executive Officers Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
|      | 
|31.2  |  | Principal Financial Officers Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
|      | 
|32.1  |  | 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
| | -- | -------------------



On May 31, 2005, OMNOVA Solutions Inc. filed a report on Form 8-K announcing that it had entered into Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement, by and among
the Company, as Borrower, the financial institutions party thereto, as Lenders, and J. P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Agent for the Lenders.



On March 22, 2005, OMNOVA Solutions Inc. furnished a report on Form 8-K announcing the Companys financial results for the fiscal quarter ended
February 28, 2005.



On March 16, 2005, OMNOVA Solutions Inc.
filed an amended report on Form 8-K/A revising the Companys estimate of exit costs previously filed on Form 8-K on February 2, 2005, related to the Companys exit of its North American Wallcovering distribution business, Muraspec N.A.





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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.



|                   |  |                       |  |                                                   
|------------------ |  | --------------------- |  | --------------------------------------------------
|                   |  | OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.
|                   |  |                      
|Date: July 1, 2005 |  | By                    |  | /s/ Michael E. Hicks                              
|                   |  |                       |  | Michael E. Hicks                                  
|                   |  |                       |  | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer;
|                   |  |                       |  | Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and        
|                   |  |                       |  | Principal Accounting Officer)                     
|                   |  |                      
|Date: July 1, 2005 |  | By                    |  | /s/ James C. LeMay                                
|                   |  |                       |  | James C. LeMay                                    
|                   |  |                       |  | Senior Vice President, Business Development;      
|                   |  |                       |  | General Counsel (Duly Authorized Officer)         



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INDEX TO EXHIBITS



|               |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
|-------------- |  | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Exhibit Number |  | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|10.22          |  | Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement dated as of May 18, 2005 by and among OMNOVA Solutions Inc., as Borrower, the financial institutions party thereto, as Lenders, and J. P. Morgan Chase
Bank, N.A., as Agent for the Lenders (incorporated by reference to the same numbered exhibit to the Companys current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 23, 2005).
|               | 
|12.1           |  | Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
|               | 
|31.1           |  | Principal Executive Officers Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
|               | 
|31.2           |  | Principal Financial Officers Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
|               | 
|32.1           |  | 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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