RPM International Inc. (RPM, NYSE)
Industry: Specialty Chemicals
Annual report, fiscal year 2009


## Capturing Market Opportunities



2009
Annual Report









maintenance

sustainable building

energy
demand

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industry
consolidation






1 Letter to Associates, Customers and Shareholders

5 Global Operations
6 Capturing Market Opportunities
7 Capturing Maintenance Opportunities
9 Capturing Sustainable Building Opportunities
11 Capturing Global Energy Demand Opportunities
13 Capturing Infrastructure Opportunities
15 Capturing Industry Consolidation Opportunities
18 Management's Discussion and Analysis
30 Consolidated Financial Statements
34 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
59 Quarterly Stock Price and Dividend Information
60 Management's Report on Internal Control
61 Auditor's Reports
63 Stockholder Information
64 Subsidiaries
65 Directors and Officers

See fold-out cover for Selected Financial Data

## About the Cover

Major worldwide macroeconomic trends present significant future growth opportunities for RPM. They include:



## Recurring Maintenance Needs

Virtually 100 percent of RUST-OLEUM branded products are used in maintenance, repair and redecoration. Here, the flagship Stops Rust brand protects a bistro table.



## Accelerating Sustainable Building Trends

The Hunt Oil Building in Dallas gains high energy efficiency from TREMCO glazing systems. It was named one of the “best of the best” in construction and design excellence for 2008 by Engineering News Record. The building also received a LEED Silver certification by meeting stringent criteria for sustainability, energy efficiency, water efficiency and air quality, among others.





## Growing Energy Appetite

CARBOLINE coatings are long-standing favorites for protection of offshore oil platforms and Carboline is one of several RPM subsidiaries that benefit from growing worldwide energy demand.



## Renewing Aging Infrastructure

Infrastructure rebuilding will boost demand for VANDEX concrete and waterproofing construction chemicals used here to replace inner surface coatings at the 1920s era Pieterlen, Switzerland, drinking water reservoir.

## About RPM



RPM International Inc. is a multinational holding company with subsidiaries that manufacture and market high-performance coatings, sealants and specialty chemicals, primarily for maintenance and improvement applications. Industrial products accounted for 67 percent of fiscal 2009 sales, with consumer products accounting for the remainder.

## Continuing Industry Consolidation

Consolidation in the paint and coatings industry will continue to offer growth opportunities to RPM and its subsidiaries, such as EUCLID CHEMICAL's fiscal 2008 acquisition of INCRETE, which manufactures products for the decorative concrete industry.

The company’s industrial products are sold in some 150 countries and territories. The INDUSTRIAL SEGMENT’s operating groups include:

- RPM Building Solutions Group • Provides roofing systems, sealants and concrete admixtures. Leading brands include Tremco, Tremco illbruck and Euco.

- RPM Performance Coatings Group • Includes polymer floor coatings, corrosion control coatings and fiberglass reinforced plastic grating. Its primary brands include Stonhard, Carboline and Fibergrate.

- RPM II Group • Offers specialty chemicals, exterior insulation and finish systems and recreational marine coatings. Major brands include Day-Glo, Dryvit, Kop-Coat and Pettit.
Consumer products are sold primarily in North America and have a growing presence in Europe, predominantly in the United Kingdom. The CONSUMER SEGMENT's operating groups include:

- Rust-Oleum Group • Includes rust-preventative and small project paints, primer-sealers, wallcovering preparation and removal products, wood stains and finishes, mildew resistant paints and hobbyist products. Major brands include Rust-Oleum, Zinsser, Varathane, Tor and Testors.

- DAP Group • Markets caulks, sealants and patch and repair products under the DAP brand.

Stock Listing: New York Stock Exchange (Symbol: RPM)
Institutional Stockholders: 300 (72 percent of total shares)
Individual Stockholders: 85,000 (28 percent of total shares)
Employees: 9,700 worldwide
Manufacturing: 92 facilities in 22 countries
The paper in this annual report is certified to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards. It was tracked through the FSC chain of custody, which means the forest, paper manufacturer, merchant and printer are all FSC certified. The FSC certification is indicative of the highest social and environmental standards for paper use. More information is available at www.fscus.org/paper.













# To the Associates, Customers and Shareholders of RPM

For 61 years after RPM’s founding by my grandfather in 1947, the company proved its resilience by producing record growth every year. With a business model that focused on a balance between consumer and industrial businesses, between internal growth and acquisition growth, and, more recently, between domestic and international markets, RPM weathered just about every economic storm imaginable during this time.
But even RPM’s resiliency was no match for the current recession. Its speed, depth and severity have not been seen in generations and it is still affecting nearly every business in America. As a result, we did not achieve our 62nd year of record growth for our fiscal year ended May 31, 2009.

We began our 2009 fiscal year with record results in our industrial businesses and slight deterioration in our consumer businesses, resulting in overall sales and net income records for the first quarter. During the second half of the fiscal year, three important drivers of our growth changed dramatically. As nationwide unemployment rates pushed 10 percent and the housing market remained depressed, consumer spending ground to a halt. Moreover, the recession, coupled with a virtual lending paralysis in the banking industry, created a precipitous decline in commercial construction activity. The related 38 percent drop in U.S. non-residential investment in the first quarter of calendar 2009 was a post-World War II record.

This rapid decline in economic conditions prompted decisive action to reduce expenses and enhance cash generation as we neared the end of calendar 2008. In the process, we eliminated a significant amount of discretionary spending, cut work shifts from many manufacturing facilities and reduced our worldwide workforce by approximately 10 percent.

Despite this challenging economic environment and the difficult actions taken in response, there were some major bright spots in fiscal 2009:

• By moving swiftly to adjust the business to existing market conditions, we reduced our costs by some $50 million on an annualized basis, effectively lowering the breakeven point at every RPM business unit;

• We enhanced our strong liquidity and capital structure;

- Cash from operations was at record levels and easily covered our cash dividend and capital expenditure commitments; and

• We prepared ourselves to capitalize fully on the economic recovery when it begins.
To this final point, we have chosen “Capturing Market Opportunities” as the theme of this year’s annual report. We’ve identified five major macroeconomic market trends that we think create enormous growth opportunities for RPM operating companies once overall economic recovery begins. This viewpoint is somewhat different from how we have presented the RPM story to investors in the past. We hope this approach provides additional clarity regarding how certain market forces influence our businesses.

More details about these market opportunities and our strategies to capitalize on them are included in the pages following this letter.

Operating Results Reflect Worldwide Economic Decline
Sales for fiscal 2009 declined 7.6 percent to $3.4 billion from $3.6 billion a year ago. Fiscal 2009 net income was $119.6 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, compared to net income of $47.7 million, or $0.39 per diluted share in fiscal 2008. Fiscal 2008 net income included a $288.1 million pretax charge to increase our total accrual for asbestos liabilities, while fiscal 2009 net income included a one-time charge of $15.5 million for goodwill and other intangible asset impairments. Excluding the one-time charges in both years, RPM's fiscal 2009 net income fell 42.1 percent to $134.9 million, or $1.05 per diluted share, from the $232.8 million, or $1.81 per diluted share, earned a year ago.

The strengthening dollar versus other world currencies, particularly the Euro and British Pound, resulted in a negative foreign exchange translation of $123.6 million, eroding 3.4 percent of total sales. Net income was negatively impacted by one-time severance and restructuring costs of $20.3 million, along with $15.1 million in “mark-tomarket” write downs in the portfolio of our captive insurance companies, as a result of depressed stock market conditions in the first three quarters of fiscal 2009.

The company’s industrial segment sales declined 4.3 percent to $2.3 billion from $2.4 billion in fiscal 2008. Acquisitions represented an increase of 5.2 percent, while organic sales declined 9.5 percent, including foreign exchange translation losses of 4.1 percent. Industrial segment EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) decreased 32.5 percent, to $176.8 million from $261.8 million in fiscal 2008.



## Financial Performance

<table><tr><td>Year Ended May 31</td><td>2009 \( ^{1} \)</td><td>2008 \( ^{2} \)</td><td>2007 \( ^{3} \)</td></tr><tr><td>Net sales</td><td>3,368.2</td><td>3,643.8</td><td>3,338.8</td></tr><tr><td>Asbestos charges (income)</td><td>$ -</td><td>$ 288.1</td><td>$ (15.0)</td></tr><tr><td>Income before taxes</td><td>$ 180.9</td><td>$ 39.1</td><td>$ 307.5</td></tr><tr><td>Net income</td><td>$ 119.6</td><td>$ 47.7</td><td>$ 208.3</td></tr><tr><td>Return on sales</td><td>3.6%</td><td>1.3%</td><td>6.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Return on stockholders&#x27; equity</td><td>10.5%</td><td>4.3%</td><td>20.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Diluted earnings per common share</td><td>$ 0.93</td><td>$ 0.39</td><td>$ 1.64</td></tr><tr><td>Cash dividends per share</td><td>$ 0.790</td><td>$ 0.745</td><td>$ 0.685</td></tr></table>

 \( ^{1} \)  Excluding the impact of $15.5 million ($15.3 million after-tax) intangible asset impairment charges, income before income taxes would have been $196.3 million; net income, $134.9 million; return on sales, 4.0%; return on stockholders' equity, 11.8% and diluted earnings per share, $1.05.

 \( ^{2} \)  Excluding the impact of $288.1 million ($185.1 million after-tax) asbestos charges, income before income taxes would have been $327.2 million; net income, $232.8 million; return on sales, 6.4%; return on stockholders' equity, 19.4% and diluted earnings per share, $1.81.

 \( ^{3} \)  Excluding the impact of $15.0 million ($9.7 million after-tax) asbestos-related insurance settlement, income before income taxes would have been $292.5 million; net income, $198.6 million; return on sales, 5.9%; return on stockholders' equity, 17.7% and diluted earnings per share, $1.57.

See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion. Management believes that the inclusion of this non-GAAP financial data provides investors with additional insight into pertinent performance measures of the business, and that it should be viewed as supplemental data, rather than as substitutes or alternatives to GAAP measures of performance.

Consumer segment sales declined 13.6 percent to $1.1 billion from $1.3 billion a year ago. Of the decline, foreign exchange translation losses accounted for 2.1 percent and net divestitures accounted for 2.3 percent. EBIT for the consumer segment decreased 33.7 percent to $106.8 million from $161.1 million in fiscal 2008.

Liquidity, Capital Position, Cash Flow Remain Healthy
Despite the difficult economy and its impact on our operating results, our financial metrics remain quite healthy:

- Cash from operations was a record $267 million, a 13.8 percent increase over the $235 million generated in fiscal 2008. We funded an increase in the cash dividend to shareholders for the 35th consecutive year and covered $55 million in capital spending. Following those expenditures, we had $110 million in free cash flow for fiscal 2009, up 52.5 percent over fiscal 2008 levels;

- The net (of cash) debt-to-total capital ratio at year-end was 37.2 percent, an improvement over the 42.6 percent ratio at the end of fiscal 2008, which was already at the low end of our historic norms;

- Available liquidity at year-end was an extraordinarily high $622 million, consisting of cash and long-term credit facilities that are committed, but unused; and

• We maintained our investment grade ratings by Standard & Poor’s and by Moody’s Investor Services, both of which were upgraded in January 2008.

We have $164 million of unsecured senior notes due October 15, 2009, that are approaching maturity, and will refinance these notes through the bond market if conditions are favorable. If not, we will retire the senior notes with cash and existing credit facilities.
RPM’s total asbestos-related indemnity and defense costs declined in fiscal 2009 to $69 million, compared to $83 million in fiscal 2008. Our strategy is to pursue an aggressive defense posture related to these cases. RPM’s accrued asbestos liability balance balance stood at $490 million as of May 31, 2009.

During the year, our lawsuit against insurance companies seeking recovery of both past and future asbestos costs was dismissed, and we are currently in the process of appealing this decision. More information on the asbestos issue is contained in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page 54 and elsewhere in the financial section of this annual report.

## Dividend Increase Bucks Trend

The board of directors increased the quarterly cash dividend to shareholders by 5.3 percent on October 10, 2008, to $0.20 from $0.19 per share. As a result, RPM remains in an elite group of only 68 companies that have increased their dividend for 35 consecutive years or more, according to the 2009 edition of America’s Finest Companies.

While many companies have been forced by current economic conditions to reduce or eliminate their dividends, we are pleased that RPM’s strong cash flow allows us to continue delivering RPM shareholders a positive cash return on their investment throughout this difficult economic climate and the declining stock market prevalent through most of our 2009 fiscal year.

We expect to maintain the current dividend rate in the upcoming fiscal year. If our expectations of a recovery hold true, we will most likely increase this rate modestly in the second half of fiscal 2010, resulting in 36 consecutive years of higher cash dividends.








* Excluding asbestos charges of $140.0 million ($87.5 million aftertax) in 2003, $78.0 million ($49.5 million aftertax) in 2005, $380.0 million ($244.3 million aftertax) in 2006 and $288.1 million ($185.1 million aftertax) in 2008; asbestos-related insurance settlement of $15.0 million ($9.7 million aftertax) in 2007; and intangible asset impairment charges of $15.5 million ($15.3 million aftertax) in 2009.

## Acquisition Growth Continues

RPM subsidiaries continued to build their businesses geographically and add product and service lines through acquisitions during fiscal 2009:

• On February 9, 2009, Tremco illbruck International GmbH acquired Karochemie AG, a leading supplier of sealants to the construction markets in Switzerland and Lichtenstein. With annual sales of more than $13 million, Karochemie’s distribution network and sealants expertise is expected to complement Tremco illbruck’s strengths in other parts of Europe and to be accretive to earnings in the current fiscal year.

• On February 13, 2009, Carboline Company purchased a 49 percent interest in its Chinese licensee, Carboline Dalian Paint Production Co., Ltd. The remaining 51 percent of the joint venture is owned by UniChemical Company, a long-standing Carboline partner in another joint venture, Carboline Korea Ltd. Carboline Dalian has annual sales of approximately $10 million, and manufactures corrosion control coatings and linings for a variety of industries, including offshore drilling, oil and gas, petrochemical, general manufacturing and electrical generation.

• On April 1, 2009, Tremco Incorporated acquired Canam Building Envelope Specialists Inc., including its Zerodraft weatherproofing division. With annual sales of approximately $6 million, and based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canam is one of the leading building envelope consulting firms in North America. It now operates as part of Tremco's Weatherproofing Technologies Inc. subsidiary. Its Zerodraft division, which provides specialized retrofit weatherstripping and distributes a variety of related insulation and sealant products, is operating as part of Tremco's Commercial Sealants and Waterproofing Division.
The Canam acquisition fits nicely with our existing aggressive promotion of building envelope solutions, which can dramatically reduce building energy consumption, and, therefore, greenhouse gas emissions, and offer rapid payback to building owners in terms of energy savings. This High Performance Building Solutions effort, involving multiple RPM subsidiaries is covered in more detail in the “Capturing Market Opportunities” section of this annual report and on the back cover.

Industrial Group Names Changed to Reflect End Markets
We have changed the names of two of our industrial segment operating groups to better reflect the nature of their businesses and end-market customers, and to better define their platform for further growth, both organically and through acquisitions. They are:

RPM Building Solutions Group, formerly the Tremco Group, and consisting of Tremco Roofing, Tremco Sealants, Tremco illbruck, Tremco Barrier Solutions, Weatherproofing Technologies Inc., Euclid Chemical Company, Products Cave, Prosytec, Incrate and Compact Technologies; and

RPM Performance Coatings Group, formerly the StonCor Group, and consisting of Stonhard, Carboline, Fibergrate, Plasite, Flowcrete, Star Maling and StonCor operations in Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

Kenneth Korach Recognized for Euclid Chemical’s Growth
Kenneth Korach, president of Euclid Chemical Company since 1997, retired at the end of fiscal 2009. Under Ken’s leadership, Euclid broadened its geographical footprint from its eastern U.S. roots to include all of North America, Latin America and South America. In the process, Euclid’s sales grew to more than $210 million from $40 million.



RPM is known as the best home for entrepreneurial companies in our field, and Euclid Chemical is a great case-in-point. The company, run by Ken’s father, Lawrence, since 1951, was acquired by RPM in 1984 when its sales were approximately $10 million. Ken’s brother, Jeff, ran the business until 1997, when he became president of Tremco Incorporated, which we had just acquired from The BFGoodrich Company. Ken picked up the reins at Euclid, where he had been vice president of operations, and pursued a very deliberate and highly successful strategy of geographic expansion coupled with selected product line acquisitions to broaden Euclid’s capabilities. We thank Ken for his decades of service to Euclid and to RPM.

## Fiscal 2010 Outlook Anticipates Second-Half Recovery

This past fiscal year tested the mettle of RPM’s 9,700 associates like no other period in our history. We began the fiscal year with continued record high raw material costs, coupled with further escalation in record high fuel costs, before the worldwide recession took hold. By the middle of the fiscal year, business activity was dramatically declining in nearly every market we serve.

I am proud of the extraordinary actions of RPM employees worldwide to respond to the unprecedented economic challenges of the past year. A significant part of that response was the generation of record after-tax cash from operations, allowing us to:

• maintain our employee retirement, health care and benefit plans with no change; and

• maintain our cash dividend to shareholders, unlike so many other companies impacted by this severe recession.

As we begin our 2010 fiscal year, we are encouraged by an improving outlook. Our consumer businesses have turned the corner in this difficult economy. With housing turnover, the sale of foreclosed homes and new home construction beginning to show improvement in various regions of the country, we are seeing an uptick in the sale of our maintenance- and repair-oriented consumer products. With a modest recovery in consumer segment sales, we should realize consistent earnings growth from our consumer businesses as a result of the aggressive expense reductions taken during the past fiscal year.
While our industrial businesses will continue to face economic challenges as a result of weak commercial construction and industrial capital spending activity, our primary actions to reduce the breakeven points at these businesses will allow our industrial operations to improve performance compared to the final six months of fiscal 2009. We expect a recovery in our industrial markets sometime in the spring of 2010. Depending on the timing of the industrial market turnaround, we expect earnings per share for RPM to grow in the range of 5 percent to 25 percent on a consolidated basis in fiscal 2010, from the adjusted $1.05 per diluted share earned in fiscal 2009.

Long-term, we are excited about the major global trends outlined in this annual report, coupled with the proven strength of our balanced business model. Taken together, they bode well for RPM’s return to substantial sales and earnings growth in the coming years.

In addition to recognizing the exceptional efforts of RPM associates in weathering this very difficult storm, we appreciate the loyalty of our customers, whose business challenges in this severe recession are every bit as daunting as our own. To our shareholders, we appreciate your continued allegiance as the overall stock market decline, in advance of the recession, took its toll on RPM’s share price. Our ability to maintain and grow the cash dividend in these tough times is one reward for your loyalty. We look forward to reporting to you our improving performance throughout the year ahead.

To our associates, customers and shareholders, thank you for your faith, trust and commitment during this extraordinary time.

Very truly yours,



Frank C. Sullivan
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

August 28, 2009



## Global Operations

RPM’s family of product lines, including paints, coatings, roofing systems, sealants and adhesives serve a broad range of markets in the U.S. and internationally. Globally, these markets generate approximately $170 billion in annual sales, with RPM capturing $3.4 billion in fiscal 2009. Of this amount, approximately 63% was in the U.S. and the remaining 37% was abroad. This leaves RPM with vast growth potential, both organically and through acquisitions, around the world.

As the map below indicates, RPM is capturing opportunities abroad by growing its presence in established European economies and in emerging markets such as China, India and Latin America. In serving these markets, RPM has nearly 9,700 employees who operate its 92 manufacturing facilities in 22 countries.

(Dollars in thousands)

North America

Sales $2,387,201

Assets $2,642,253

Employees 6,513

Square feet of operations 7,536,499

Europe

Sales $693,919

Assets $635,490

Employees 2,291

Square feet of operations 2,118,854



South America/Latin America

Sales $99,895

Assets $48,073

Employees 517

Square feet of operations 275,173

Africa/Middle East

Sales $100,135

Assets $ 56,263

Employees 245

Square feet of operations 260,078

Asia/Pacific

Sales $87,017

Assets $27,842

Employees 108

Square feet of operations 154,263



## Capturing Market Opportunities











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RPM Performance Coatings Group

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RPM’s businesses serve diverse markets with products and services that often share common technologies, chemistries and channels of distribution. While customers of these businesses vary widely, the macroeconomic factors that drive their revenue growth include:

- A product orientation that is geared more to maintenance, repair and redecoration than to new construction. As evidenced in the current deep downturn in construction, RPM is not immune to the cyclicality of new construction, but the maintenance focus of most RPM product lines insulates the company from all but the most severe construction declines;

- Growing global energy demand, which in turn will fuel demand for RPM’s myriad of products and services used in conventional and alternative power generation, oil and gas production and oil refining;

consumer segment

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- Escalating public infrastructure spending worldwide, driven both by global population growth and by deterioration of the existing infrastructure. These factors spur demand for RPM products used in water and wastewater treatment, highways and bridges, rail and water transportation networks and airports/seaports;

- The shift in emphasis to sustainable building products and practices, which supports RPM businesses that already offer sustainability features to office, government, residential, educational, industrial and health care markets; and

- The continuing consolidation within the global paint and coatings industry, which provides ample acquisition opportunities for RPM, one of the industry’s most experienced consolidators.

Not every RPM business benefits from all five of these macroeconomic factors, but most of them participate in varying degrees across a fairly wide spectrum of them, as evidenced in the table above.










## Maintenance

U.S. home improvement
market projected to grow
nearly 8 percent annually
from 2010-2013, reaching
$367 billion.

Source: Home Improvement Research Institute



## CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

STONHARD'S GSI-G seamless epoxy-based floor utilizes recycled glass on the surface to make a striking design statement at this high school cafeteria in Pennsylvania's Lebanon Valley.

RUST-OLEUM coatings provide high-end décor to this child's room, including American Accents decorative paints and Rust-Oleum Specialty Chalk Board paint that can convert virtually any surface into an erasable board.

RUST-OLEUM's Universal (right) all-surface paint with a patented spray delivery system, which works from any angle and minimizes hand fatigue, gained significant market traction



in fiscal 2009 following its fiscal 2008 introduction. Specially Countertop coatings and Stainless Steel paint (left) are popular for inexpensive kitchen makeovers.

VARATHANE Foam Stain and its Diamond Polyurethane varnish bring new life to this kitchen.

DAP 3.0, introduced in fiscal 2008, has become extremely popular with both professionals and do-it-yourselvers who appreciate its quick, three-hour cure time that enables same-day painting, compared to traditional caulks requiring a 24-hour cure.



Stonez RTZ, a seamless, urethane-based flooring system from STONHARD, incorporates a rubber aggregate that adds important acoustic benefits to this high school library media center in the Bronx, New York.

MODERN MASTERS high-end decorative coatings are favored by interior decorators and sold through informative displays at specialty coatings retailers.

The ZINSSER line of primer-sealers includes WaterTite, a flexible primer and finish for waterproofing basement walls, and Smart Prime, an interior/exterior primer offering oil-base performance in an advanced water-base formula.







Since its founding in 1947, RPM has focused on maintenance needs, as opposed to new construction. The company’s first product, an asphaltic aluminum roof coating



branded Alumanation, is primarily a maintenance product that continues to be marketed by the company’s Tremco business unit.

Some 70 percent of RPM’s total sales today is of products used to maintain, repair or redecorate structures that already exist, including homes, apartment buildings, offices, schools, hospitals, production facilities, bridges and highways, utilities and public works.

RPM consumer product sales are influenced by the total inventory of North American housing stock, along with turnover of existing homes, much more so than the rate of new construction. When existing homes change hands, new owners typically want to put their own identity in their dwelling. RPM’s Rust-Oleum small project paints, Zinsser primer-sealers, DAP caulks and sealants and Varathane wood finishes participate fully in this process.

The total U.S. housing inventory today stands at approximately 130 million units, up from 104 million in 1988, according to the U.S. Bureau of Census. Sales of existing homes over the past 10 years have averaged 5.2 million units per year, with the long-term trend line significantly higher than the depressed 4.6 million unit turnover average of the past two years, as reported by the National Association of Realtors. RPM sees significantly improved demand for its consumer products as existing home turnover returns to more normal levels and distressed properties are rehabilitated for return to market. While the Home Improvement Research Institute projects a 6.4 percent decline in the home improvement products market in calendar 2009, it anticipates annual growth of nearly 8 percent from 2010 through 2013.



Following robust growth for much of the current decade, RPM’s industrial segment sales experienced an anticipated decline in the second half of fiscal 2009 as the worldwide recession and constricted access to capital in the financial markets depressed new capital spending. Looking forward, The Freedonia Group estimates a 3.2 percent annual increase in industrial maintenance and specialty coatings expenditures in the U.S. through 2017. This business research firm is also projecting, through 2012, annual inflation-adjusted growth in spending on non-residential buildings of 2.7 percent for improvements and 2.9 percent for maintenance and repair.

Nearly all of RPM’s industrial segment businesses will benefit from this turnaround, which is expected to begin as capital access improves and projects delayed by the current deep recession are started.

RPM will capitalize on maintenance market opportunities by leveraging its strong brands in both consumer and industrial products, expanding distribution and sales personnel, introducing new products and increasing brand equity.




Sustainable Building

40 percent of desired  \( CO_{2} \)  emission reductions can be achieved through better building envelope insulation.

Source: McKinsey & Co.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

DRYVIT Exsulation 2000 brings high energy efficiency to Toronto's New York Towers, a four-building, 1,200-unit condominium.

FLOWCRETE's Isworth underfloor heating system at the Stirling (Scotland) Sports Center offers optimum comfort and energy efficiency, particularly in high ceiling environments where heating the entire enclosure is wasteful.

A sustainable vegetative roof by TREMCO combines a low carbon footprint with an attractive rooftop garden at Covenant House in Toronto (left) and the Mullinmach County Building in Portland, OR (below).




Some 40 percent of energy is used to heat and cool homes, office buildings and other commercial structures, more than any other single category of use. In a 2008 McKinsey Report commissioned by the European Union, the consulting firm determined that improved building and home insulation were among the very top practices that could result in both reduced greenhouse gases and a rapid economic payback to building owners.

RPM operating companies representing more than one-third of the company’s total fiscal 2009 revenue are leaders in improving building energy efficiency, through products such as vegetated roofs, cool roofs and photovoltaic roofs; interior sealing and finishing; air barrier, glazing and transition systems; air control and air movement systems and exterior cladding protection.

# Capturing
Sustainable Building
Opportunities

In the industrial and commercial marketplace, RPM operating companies have teamed up to offer integrated building envelope solutions that include comprehensive warranties, design, installation and preventative maintenance. Principal business units involved in this effort are Tremco Sealants,



U.S. Green Building Market



Tremco illbruck, Tremco Roofing and Dryvit exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), the most energy efficient cladding available today.

In the consumer marketplace,
DAP caulks and sealants,
Dryvit EIFS and Tremco Barrier
Solutions can achieve a similar
building envelope solution for
residential properties.

According to McGraw Hill Construction, the green building market in the United States alone is projected to grow from $149 billion in 2007 to $340 billion in 2013, and RPM is poised to capitalize on this increased demand for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Source: McGraw Hill Construction

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

DRYVIT Outsulation provides a sealed, insulated environment and architectural beauty to the Royal Private Residences in Kelowna, B.C.

DAP's sealyourhome.info web site shows homeowners common sources of air leaks and lets them test the energy efficiency of their home against others of comparable size.
Roofing experts at TREMCO reduced energy costs by 35 percent at the U.S. Army Reserve's 63rd Regional Support Center in Bell, CA, through a combination of the Tremlite Coating System to reduce interior temperatures and a daylighting solution that eliminated 128 costly, heat-producing metal halide lights.



## Global Energy Demand

World marketed
energy consumption
projected to increase
44 percent from
2006 to 2030.

## CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

Wind turbines use FIBERGRATE and KEMROCK fiberglass reinforced composites for structural components such as nacelles and blades, while CARBOLINE coatings prevent delamination on the leading edge of blades.

Poltruded fiberglass grating from FIBERGRATE allows easy access for maintenance and cleaning of solar panels installed at the Portland (OR) Habilitation Center NW.

VALVTECT marine fuels are specially formulated to improve efficiency in boat engines by eight percent over traditional automotive fuels used in marine applications. ValvTect fuel additives also improve efficiency in truck and automotive diesel and gasoline engines.

CARBOLINE coatings protect this four pile offshore deck section with attached helideck for Walter Oil and Gas in Houma, LA.



In order to achieve greater energy efficiency, SEDOM, a special education cooperative in Woodstock, IL, turned to TREMCO for the installation of an Energy Star rated roof complete with a photovoltaic system that will help offset the facility’s energy usage by approximately 25 percent.

EUCILD CHEMICAL admixtures improved concrete performance in this 10 megawatt hydroelectric project in Costa Rica.

TREMCO solar roofing is installed at the Aurora, IL police station.





# Capturing
Global Energy Demand
Opportunities

While growth in global energy demand has subsided somewhat in the current recession, the long-term outlook is for considerable growth in energy consumption. As developing economies increase their level of industrialization, their growth in energy demand is expected to be very robust, but will also continue in the developed European, Asian and North American economies.



The U.S. Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration forecasts worldwide marketed energy consumption to grow from 472 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) in 2006 to 552 quadrillion Btu in 2015 and 678 quadrillion Btu by 2030.

To meet this demand, power generation is projected to

increase by 50 percent over the next 20 years. While renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and hydroelectric will accelerate dramatically during this period, more traditional sources such as natural gas, coal, oil and nuclear will experience strong growth as well.

Several RPM operating companies participate in energy production, both traditional and renewable. Euco concrete admixtures and construction products are used to build

Worldwide Energy Consumption



Source: U.S. DOE/EIA International Energy Outlook 2008 (Reference Case) - oil includes liquid fuels derived from petroleum, natural gas, and coal.

conventional coal and nuclear power plants and hydroelectric dams. Carboline high-performance coatings and fireproofing products have been used for decades to protect offshore oil platforms, pipelines and refineries. They have found more recent appreciation as a coating for the leading edge of windmill blades, where manufacturers want to prevent blade delamination. Also serving the wind turbine market is Kemrock, RPM's Indian joint venture, which provides both blades and nacelles for windmill manufacturers. Fibergrate reinforced plastic grating is regularly specified for use in the corrosive environment experienced by offshore oil platforms, and Tremco's roofing division has emerged as a preferred installer of solar roof systems.




## Infrastructure

Total projected
cumulative global
infrastructure spending
estimated at $41 trillion
from 2005-2030.

Sources: See note below \( ^{*} \) 



## CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

Because of their durability and high-gloss capability, CARBOLINE coatings are preferred for water tanks, such as this structure in suburban Houston.

Exposed to harsh weather and potential fire hazards from trucks hauling flammable products, this Pennsylvania Turnpike pedestrian bridge is protected by CARBOLINE high-performance coatings and fireproofing materials.

FLOWCRETE's Flowfast Terroso polymer flooring accommodates the 15,000 passengers per day who utilize the security search area in Terminal 1 at the Manchester, U.K. airport. With the product's fast cure rates, the entire installation was completed over one weekend.

EUCLID CHEMICAL's concrete admixtures and construction products play a major role in infrastructure improvements, such as this new upper deck toll road in Mexico City.

Sources: Booz Allen Hamilton, Global Infrastructure Partners, World Energy Outlook, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Boeing, Drewry Shipping Consultants, U.S. Department of Transportation




VANDEX waterproofing coatings protect all construction joints, pontoons and anchors in the $471 million reconstruction of the Hood Canal Bridge in Tacoma, WA. It is the longest floating bridge in the world.

With infrastructure rebuilding comes the iconic orange barrels, the vast majority of which use DAY-GLO fluorescent pigments to give them their reflective quality. Day-Glo pigments are also widely used in reflective safety gear for construction workers.

In addition to its highly recognized consumer products, RUST-OLEUM markets an extensive line of industrial coatings, including those being applied to this bridge.





## Capturing
Infrastructure
Opportunities

Global population growth, a concentration of population in urban areas and an aging infrastructure throughout the world are expected to result in dramatic increases in infrastructure spending over the next two decades.

Public infrastructure spending is expected to total $41 trillion globally from 2005 through 2030, with $22.6 trillion spent on water and sewer, $9 trillion on power generation, $7.8 trillion on road and rail and $1.6 trillion on airports and seaports.

Spending by geographic area is anticipated to be highest in Asia/Pacific at $15.8 trillion, followed by Europe at $9.1 trillion, South America/Latin America at $7.4 trillion, the U.S./Canada at $6.5 trillion and the Middle East and Africa at $2.0 trillion.

In the U.S. alone, capital spending for electric utilities, water and sewer systems, and highways and bridges exceeded $100 billion in 2008, reported McGraw Hill Construction. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, bringing the aging U.S. infrastructure up to good repair will require an investment of $1.6 trillion over five years. In its infrastructure report card, the ASCE gave U.S. infrastructure an overall grade of D, with individual categories of aviation, dams, drinking water, energy, hazardous waste, navigable waterways, roads, schools, transit and wastewater receiving D grades and only bridges, public parks and recreation, rail and solid waste receiving C grades.

Total Projected Cumulative Infrastructure Spending 2005-2030



Source: Booz Allen Hamilton, Global Infrastructure Partners, World Energy Outlook, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Boeing, Drewry Shipping Consultants, U.S. Department of Transportation

Infrastructure is a major sweet spot for many RPM industrial businesses. These include Euclid Chemical Company’s concrete admixtures and construction products, Carboline high-performance coatings, RPM/Belgium waterproofing coatings and traffic deck coatings, Epoplex roadway striping, Stonhard polymer floor coatings, Rust-Oleum industrial coatings and Vindex waterproofing materials.








## Industry Consolidation

A rising entrepreneurial class in developing countries creates new consolidation opportunities.



CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:

KAROCHEMIE, acquired by
Tremco illbruck in fiscal 2009, provided the sealants for the new Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich (shown top and above).

The INCRETE line of products for the decorative concrete industry is enjoying broader distribution following its assimilation into Euclid Chemical Company. Euclid acquired Increte in fiscal 2008 (shown below and left).

Empire Plaza, a landmark condominium in Toronto’s busy financial district, was the first of several area condominiums to utilize CANAM BUILDING ENVELOPE SPECIALISTS to create an airtight structure. This building posed unique challenges due to its unusual shape and the need to insulate residents from high street noise.




The coatings, adhesives and sealants industry is highly fragmented, with thousands of small- to medium-sized companies. These businesses often compete in specialized niches of this vast marketplace, building on proprietary technology. As owners of these businesses examine exit strategies, the sale of the business to a larger participant in the industry is usually among the options considered. This scenario has played out over the past several decades in North America and Europe as the industry continues a trend towards consolidation. Now, with a rising entrepreneurial class in developing countries, the trend promises to continue in other areas of the world, particularly China and India.

RPM has long been recognized as a leading consolidator in the industry, completing more than 100 acquisitions over the past three decades. Over the past five years, the company

# Capturing
Industry Consolidation
Opportunities

## Fiscal 2009 Acquisitions



karochemie
für spitzenleistungen am bau
Karochemie AG (Switzerland) by
Tremco illbruck International GmbH

Date acquired: February 9, 2009
Sales: $13 million



Carboline Dalian Paint Production
Company (People’s Republic of China) by
Carboline Company (49 percent interest)
Date acquired: February 13, 2009
Sales: $10 million



Canam Building Envelope Specialists Inc.
(Canada) by Tremco Incorporated
Date acquired: April 1, 2009
Sales: $6 million



CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

PROSYTEC, acquired by Tremco in fiscal 2008, manufactures a wide range of sealants at its production facility adjacent to its headquarters office in Dijon, France.

CARBOLINE DALIAN PAINT PRODUCTION COMPANY, located in Dalian City, Lianong Province, People's Republic of China, has been a Carboline licensee since 1995 and is now a joint venture partner. Facilities there include the headquarters office (right), factory and laboratory (above).
has completed 33 acquisitions generating approximately $600 million in annualized sales at the time of purchase, with a total investment of $450 million. RPM offers selling owners a decentralized organizational structure that welcomes entrepreneurs and allows them to continue running their businesses under the RPM mantle. More than one-third of RPM operating companies are managed by their entrepreneur founders or second- or third-generation family members.

In other cases, the company acquires businesses that are part of larger organizations but not a strategic fit with their parent. In these situations, RPM typically will incorporate the acquired product line into an existing RPM business, capitalizing on greater distribution and sales capabilities to grow the product line. RPM also regularly examines opportunities for large, strategic platform acquisitions, which have historically occurred every few years.



## Financial Section Contents

18
Management’s Discussion and Analysis

30
Consolidated Financial Statements

34
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

59
Quarterly Stock Price and Dividend Information

60
Management’s Report on Internal Control

61
Auditor’s Reports

63
Stockholder Information

64
Subsidiaries

See Fold-Out Cover for Selected Financial Data



# Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

## CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of RPM International Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries. Preparation of our financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We continually evaluate these estimates, including those related to our asbestos liability; allowances for doubtful accounts; inventories; allowances for recoverable taxes; useful lives of property, plant and equipment; goodwill and other intangible assets; environmental, warranties and other contingent liabilities; income tax valuation allowances; pension plans; and the fair value of financial instruments. We base our estimates on historical experience, our most recent facts, and other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of our assets and liabilities. Actual results, which are shaped by actual market conditions, including legal settlements, may differ materially from our estimates.

We have identified below the accounting policies and estimates that are the most critical to our financial statements.

## Revenue Recognition

Revenues are recognized when realized or realizable, and when earned. In general, this is when title and risk of loss pass to the customer. Further, revenues are realizable when we have persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement, the product has been shipped or the services have been provided to the customer, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. We reduce our revenues for estimated customer returns and allowances, certain rebates, sales incentives and promotions in the same period the related sales are recorded.

We also record revenues generated under long-term construction contracts, mainly in connection with the installation of specialized roofing and flooring systems, and related services. In general, we account for long-term construction contracts under the percentage-of-completion method, and therefore record contract revenues and related costs as our contracts progress. This method recognizes the economic results of contract performance on a timeline basis than does the completed-contract method; however, application of this method requires reasonably dependable estimates of progress toward completion, as well as other dependable estimates. When reasonably dependable estimates cannot be made, or if other factors make estimates doubtful, the completed-contract method is applied. Under the completed-contract method, billings and costs are accumulated on the balance sheet as the contract progresses, but no revenue is recognized until the contract is complete or substantially complete.

## Translation of Foreign Currency Financial Statements and Foreign Currency Transactions

Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. However, the functional currency for each of our foreign subsidiaries is its local currency. We translate the amounts included in our Consolidated Statements of Income from our foreign subsidiaries into U.S. dollars at weighted-average exchange rates, which we believe are representative of the actual exchange rates on the dates of the transactions. Our foreign subsidiaries' assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars from local currency at the actual exchange rates as of the end of each reporting date, and we record the resulting foreign exchange translation adjustments in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). If the U.S. dollar continues to strengthen, we will continue to reflect the resulting losses as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Conversely, if the U.S. dollar were to weaken, foreign exchange translation gains could result, which would favorably impact accumulated other comprehensive income. Translation adjustments will be included in net earnings in the event of a sale or liquidation of any of our underlying foreign investments, or in the event that we distribute the accumulated earnings of consolidated foreign subsidiaries. If we determined that the functional currency of any of our foreign subsidiaries should be the U.S. dollar, our financial statements would be affected. Should this occur, we would adjust our reporting to appropriately account for any such changes.

As appropriate, we use permanently invested intercompany loans as a source of capital to reduce exposure to foreign currency fluctuations at our foreign subsidiaries. These loans, on a consolidated basis, are treated as being analogous to equity for accounting purposes. Therefore, foreign exchange gains or losses on these intercompany loans are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). If we were to determine that the functional currency of any of our subsidiaries should be the U.S. dollar, we would no longer record foreign exchange gains or losses on such intercompany loans.

## Goodwill

We apply the provisions of SFAS No. 141 ("SFAS No. 141"), "Business Combinations," which addresses the initial recognition and measurement of goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a business combination. We also apply the provisions of SFAS No. 142 ("SFAS No. 142"), "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," which requires that goodwill be tested at least on an annual basis, or more frequently as impairment indicators arise, using a fair-value approach at the reporting unit level. Our reporting units have been identified at the component level, or one level below our operating segments. The provisions of SFAS No. 142 require us to perform a two-step impairment test. In the first step, we compare the fair value of each of our reporting units to its carrying value. We have elected to perform our annual required impairment tests, which involve the use of estimates related to the fair market values of the reporting units with which goodwill is associated, during our fourth fiscal quarter. Calculating the fair market values of reporting units requires our use of estimates and assumptions.

We use significant judgment in determining the most appropriate method to establish the fair values of each of our reporting units. We estimate the fair values of our reporting units by employing various valuation techniques, depending on the availability and reliability of comparable market value indicators, and employ methods and assumptions which include the application of third-party market value indicators and the computation of discounted future cash flows for each of our reporting unit's annual projected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"). For each of our reporting units, we calculate a break-even multiple based on its carrying value as of the testing date. We then compare each reporting unit's break-even EBITDA market multiple to guideline EBITDA market multiples applicable to our industry and peer group, the data for which we develop internally and through third-party sources. The result of this



analysis provides us with insight and sensitivity as to which reporting units, if any, may have a higher risk for a potential impairment.

We then supplement this analysis with an evaluation of discounted future cash flows for each reporting unit's projected EBITDA. Under this approach, we calculate the fair value of each reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets of the reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired. An indication that goodwill may be impaired results when the carrying value of the net assets of a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit. At that point, the second step of the impairment test is performed, which requires a fair value estimate of each tangible and intangible asset in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, then we record an impairment loss equal to the difference.

In applying the discounted cash flow methodology, we rely on a number of factors, including future business plans, actual and forecasted operating results, and market data. The significant assumptions employed under this method include discount rates, revenue growth rates, including assumed terminal growth rates, and operating margins used to project future cash flows for each reporting unit. The discount rates utilized reflect market-based estimates of capital costs and discount rates adjusted for management's assessment of a market participant's view with respect to other risks associated with the projected cash flows of the individual reporting units. Our estimates are based upon assumptions we believe to be reasonable, but which by nature are uncertain and unpredictable. We believe we incorporate ample sensitivity ranges into our analysis of goodwill impairment testing for each reporting unit, such that actual experience would need to be materially out of the range of expected assumptions in order for an impairment to remain undetected.

Our annual goodwill impairment analysis, which we performed during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, resulted in an impairment charge related to a reduction in the carrying value of goodwill in the amount of $14.9 million, relating to one of our reporting units. See Note A(10) for additional details regarding this impairment loss. The excess of fair value over carrying value for our other reporting units as of March 1, 2009, ranged from approximately $1.3 million to $249.8 million. In order to evaluate the sensitivity of the fair value calculations of our goodwill impairment test, we applied a hypothetical 5% decrease to the fair values of each reporting unit. This hypothetical 5% decrease would result in excess fair value over carrying value ranging from approximately $1.0 million to $231.8 million for our reporting units. Further, we compare the sum of the fair values of our reporting units resulting from our discounted cash flow calculations to our market capitalization as of our valuation date. We use this comparison to further assess the reasonableness of the assumptions employed in our valuation calculations. As of the valuation date, the sum of the fair values we calculated for our reporting units was approximately 15% above our market capitalization.

## Other Long-Lived Assets

We assess identifiable, non-goodwill intangibles and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in facts and circumstances indicate the possibility that the carrying values of these assets may not be recoverable over their estimated remaining useful lives. Factors considered important in our assessment, which might trigger an impairment evaluation, include the following:

• significant under-performance relative to historical or projected future operating results;

• significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets;
• significant changes in the strategy for our overall business; and
• significant negative industry or economic trends.

Additionally, we test all indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at least annually during our fiscal fourth quarter. Measuring a potential impairment of non-goodwill intangibles and other long-lived assets requires the use of various estimates and assumptions, including the determination of which cash flows are directly related to the assets being evaluated, the respective useful lives over which those cash flows will occur and potential residual values, if any. If we determine that the carrying values of these assets may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above-described indicators or other factors, any impairment amounts would be measured based on the projected net cash flows expected from these assets, including any net cash flows related to eventual disposition activities. The determination of any impairment losses would be based on the best information available, including internal estimates of discounted cash flows; quoted market prices, when available; and independent appraisals, as appropriate, to determine fair values. Cash flow estimates would be based on our historical experience and our internal business plans, with appropriate discount rates applied. Our annual impairment tests of each of our indefinite-lived intangible assets resulted in an impairment loss of $0.5 million related to the reduction in carrying value of one of our tradenames. This loss was primarily the result of continued declines in sales and projected sales in one of our business which operates primarily in the residential housing market. Please refer to Note A(10), "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for further information. We also performed a recoverability test with respect to the assets of both of our entities that incurred goodwill or other intangible asset impairments during the current fiscal year. The tests included the comparison of our estimation of undiscounted future cash flows associated with these businesses to their respective book value as of the date of our annual impairment tests. No impairment losses were required as a result of either of these tests for recoverability.

## Deferred Income Taxes

Our provision for income taxes is calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” which requires the recognition of deferred income taxes using the liability method. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes and certain changes in valuation allowances. We provide valuation allowances against deferred tax assets if, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

In determining the adequacy of valuation allowances, we consider cumulative and anticipated amounts of domestic and international earnings or losses, anticipated amounts of foreign source income, as well as the anticipated taxable income resulting from the reversal of future taxable temporary differences.

We intend to maintain any recorded valuation allowances until sufficient positive evidence (for example, cumulative positive foreign earnings or additional foreign source income) exists to support a reversal of the tax valuation allowances.

## Contingencies

We are party to claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of business, including the various asbestos-related suits discussed in Note I to our Consolidated Financial Statements. Although we cannot precisely predict the amount of any liability that may ultimately arise



with respect to any of these matters, we record provisions when we consider the liability probable and reasonably estimable. Our provisions are based on historical experience and legal advice, reviewed quarterly and adjusted according to developments. Estimating probable losses requires the analysis of multiple forecasted factors that often depend on judgments about potential actions by third parties, such as regulators, courts, and state and federal legislatures. Changes in the amounts of our loss provisions, which can be material, affect our Consolidated Statements of Income. Due to the inherent uncertainties in the process undertaken to estimate potential losses, we are unable to estimate an additional range of loss in excess of our accruals. While it is reasonably possible that such excess liabilities, if they were to occur, could be material to operating results in any given quarter or year of their recognition, we do not believe that it is reasonably possible that such excess liabilities would have a material adverse effect on our long-term results of operations, liquidity or consolidated financial position.

Our environmental-related accruals are similarly established and/or adjusted as more information becomes available upon which costs can be reasonably estimated. Here again, actual costs may vary from these estimates because of the inherent uncertainties involved, including the identification of new sites and the development of new information about contamination. Certain sites are still being investigated and, therefore, we have been unable to fully evaluate the ultimate costs for those sites. As a result, accruals have not been estimated for certain of these sites and costs may ultimately exceed existing estimated accruals for other sites. We have received indemnities for potential environmental issues from purchasers of certain of our properties and businesses and from sellers of some of the properties or businesses we have acquired. We have also purchased insurance to cover potential environmental liabilities at certain sites. If the indemnifying or insuring party fails to, or becomes unable to, fulfill its obligations under those agreements or policies, we may incur environmental costs in addition to any amounts accrued, which may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Several of our industrial businesses offer extended warranty terms and related programs, and thus have established a corresponding warranty liability. Warranty expense is impacted by variations in local construction practices and installation conditions, including geographic and climate differences.

Additionally, our operations are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign tax laws and regulations which govern, among other things, taxes on worldwide income. The calculation of our income tax expense is based on the best information available and involves our significant judgment. The actual income tax liability for each jurisdiction in any year can be, in some instances, determined ultimately several years after the financial statements have been published.

We maintain accruals for estimated income tax exposures for many different jurisdictions. Tax exposures are settled primarily through the resolution of audits within each tax jurisdiction or the closing of a statute of limitation. Tax exposures can also be affected by changes in applicable tax laws or other factors, which may cause us to believe a revision of past estimates is appropriate. We believe that appropriate liabilities have been established for income tax exposures; however, actual results may differ materially from our estimates.

## Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable

An allowance for anticipated uncollectible trade receivable amounts is established using a combination of specifically identified accounts to be reserved and a reserve covering trends in collectibility. These estimates are based on an analysis of trends in collectibility, past experience and individual account balances identified as doubtful based on specific facts and conditions. Receivable losses are charged against the allowance when we confirm uncollectibility. Actual collections of trade receivables could differ from our estimates due to changes in future economic or industry conditions or specific customer's financial conditions.

## Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis and market being determined on the basis of replacement cost or net realizable value. Inventory costs include raw materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. We review the net realizable value of our inventory in detail on an on-going basis, with consideration given to various factors, which include our estimated reserves for excess, obsolete, slow moving or distressed inventories. If actual market conditions differ from our projections, and our estimates prove to be inaccurate, write-downs of inventory values and adjustments to cost of sales may be required. Historically, our inventory reserves have approximated actual experience.

## Marketable Securities

Marketable securities, included in other current and long-term assets, are composed of available for sale securities and are reported at fair value. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are recognized in net income on the specific identification basis. Changes in fair values of securities that are considered temporary, are recorded as unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders' equity. Other-than-temporary declines in market value from original cost are reflected in operating income in the period in which the unrealized losses are deemed other than temporary. In order to determine whether an other-than-temporary decline in market value has occurred, the duration of the decline in value and our ability to hold the investment to recovery are considered in conjunction with an evaluation of the strength of the underlying collateral and the extent to which the investment's amortized cost or cost, as appropriate, exceeds its related market value.

## Pension and Postretirement Plans

We sponsor qualified defined benefit pension plans and various other nonqualified postretirement plans. The qualified defined benefit pension plans are funded with trust assets invested in a diversified portfolio of debt and equity securities and other investments. Among other factors, changes in interest rates, investment returns and the market value of plan assets can (i) affect the level of plan funding; (ii) cause volatility in the net periodic pension cost; and (iii) increase our future contribution requirements. A significant decrease in investment returns or the market value of plan assets or a significant decrease in interest rates could increase our net periodic pension costs and adversely affect our results of operations. A significant increase in our contribution requirements with respect to our qualified defined benefit pension plans could have an adverse impact on our cash flow.

Changes in our key plan assumptions would impact net periodic benefit expense and the projected benefit obligation for our defined benefit and various postretirement benefit plans. Based upon May 31, 2009 information, the following tables reflect the impact of a 1% change in the key assumptions applied to our defined benefit pension plans in the U.S. and internationally:



<table><tr><td rowspan="2"></td><td colspan="2">U.S.</td><td colspan="2">International</td></tr><tr><td>1% Increase</td><td>1% Decrease</td><td>1% Increase</td><td>1% Decrease</td></tr><tr><td>Discount Rate</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in expense in FY 2009</td><td>$ (2.9)</td><td>$ 2.9</td><td>$ (1.8)</td><td>$ 2.0</td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in obligation as of May 31, 2009</td><td>$ (19.5)</td><td>$ 21.2</td><td>$ (12.4)</td><td>$ 15.8</td></tr><tr><td>Expected Return on Plan Assets</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in expense in FY 2009</td><td>$ (1.5)</td><td>$ 1.5</td><td>$ (1.0)</td><td>$ 1.0</td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in obligation as of May 31, 2009</td><td>$ N/A</td><td>$ N/A</td><td>$ N/A</td><td>$ N/A</td></tr><tr><td>Compensation Increase</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in expense in FY 2009</td><td>$ 2.6</td><td>$ (2.3)</td><td>$ 0.9</td><td>$ (0.8)</td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in obligation as of May 31, 2009</td><td>$ 10.1</td><td>$ (8.9)</td><td>$ 3.3</td><td>$ (2.9)</td></tr></table>

Based upon May 31, 2009 information, the following tables reflect the impact of a 1% change in the key assumptions applied to our various postretirement health care plans:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2"></td><td colspan="2">U.S.</td><td colspan="2">International</td></tr><tr><td>1% Increase</td><td>1% Decrease</td><td>1% Increase</td><td>1% Decrease</td></tr><tr><td>Discount Rate</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in expense in FY 2009</td><td>$</td><td>$</td><td>$ (0.2)</td><td>$ 0.3</td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in obligation as of May 31, 2009</td><td>$ (0.7)</td><td>$ 0.8</td><td>$ (1.1)</td><td>$ 1.4</td></tr><tr><td>Healthcare Cost Trend Rate</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in expense in FY 2009</td><td>$</td><td>$</td><td>$ 0.1</td><td>$ (0.3)</td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in obligation as of May 31, 2009</td><td>$ 0.5</td><td>$ (0.4)</td><td>$ 1.4</td><td>$ (1.1)</td></tr></table>

## BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

Our business is divided into two reportable segments: the industrial segment and the consumer segment. Within each segment, we aggregate three operating segments that consist of individual groups of companies and product lines, which generally address common markets, share similar economic characteristics, utilize similar technologies and can share manufacturing or distribution capabilities. Our six operating segments represent components of our business for which separate financial information is available that is utilized on a regular basis by our chief executive officer in determining how to allocate the assets of the Company and evaluate performance. These six operating segments are each managed by an operating segment manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day operating decisions and performance evaluation of the operating segment's underlying businesses. We evaluate the profit performance of our segments primarily based on gross profit, and, to a lesser extent, income (loss) before income taxes, but also look to earnings (loss) before interest and taxes ("EBIT") as a performance evaluation measure because interest expense is essentially related to corporate acquisitions, as opposed to segment operations.

Our industrial segment products are sold throughout North America and also account for the majority of our international sales. Our industrial product lines are sold directly to contractors, distributors and end-users, such as industrial manufacturing facilities, public institutions and other commercial customers. This reportable segment comprises three separate operating segments — our Tremco Group (now RPM Building Solutions Group), StonCor Group (now RPM Performance Coatings Group), and RPM II/Industrial Group. Products and services within this segment include construction chemicals, roofing systems, weatherproofing and other sealants, flooring and specialty chemicals.
Our consumer segment manufactures and markets professional use and do-it-yourself ("DIY") products for a variety of mainly consumer applications, including home improvement and personal leisure activities. Our consumer segment's major manufacturing and distribution operations are located primarily in North America. Consumer segment products are sold throughout North America directly to mass merchants, home improvement centers, hardware stores, paint stores, craft shops and to other smaller customers through distributors. This reportable segment comprises three operating segments — our DAP Group, Rust-Oleum/Zinsser Group, and RPM II/Consumer Group. Products within this segment include specialty, hobby and professional paints; caulks; adhesives; silicone sealants; wood stains and specialty confectionary coatings and films.

In addition to our two reportable segments, there is a category of certain business activities and expenses, referred to as corporate/other, that does not constitute an operating segment. This category includes our corporate headquarters and related administrative expenses, results of our captive insurance companies, gains or losses on the sales of certain assets and other expenses not directly associated with either reportable segment. Assets related to the corporate/other category consist primarily of investments, prepaid expenses, deferred pension assets, and headquarters' property and equipment. These corporate and other assets and expenses reconcile reportable segment data to total consolidated income before income taxes, interest expense and EBIT.



The following table reflects the results of our reportable segments consistent with our management philosophy, and represents the information we utilize, in conjunction with various strategic, operational and other financial performance criteria, in evaluating the performance of our portfolio of product lines. For further information pertaining to our segments, refer to Note J, “Segment Information,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

<table><tr><td>Year Ended May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>Net Sales</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Industrial Segment</td><td>$ 2,265,957</td><td>$ 2,367,970</td><td>$ 2,102,684</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer Segment</td><td>1,102,210</td><td>1,275,821</td><td>1,236,080</td></tr><tr><td>Consolidated</td><td>$ 3,368,167</td><td>$ 3,643,791</td><td>$ 3,338,764</td></tr><tr><td>Gross Profit</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Industrial Segment</td><td>$ 942,820</td><td>$ 999,989</td><td>$ 885,999</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer Segment</td><td>410,269</td><td>498,548</td><td>474,453</td></tr><tr><td>Consolidated</td><td>$ 1,353,089</td><td>$ 1,498,537</td><td>$ 1,360,452</td></tr><tr><td>Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes(a)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Industrial Segment</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Income Before Income Taxes(a)</td><td>$ 176,116(e)</td><td>$ 259,630</td><td>$ 233,396</td></tr><tr><td>Interest (Expense), Net(b)</td><td>(676)</td><td>(2,188)</td><td>(1,931)</td></tr><tr><td>EBIT(c)</td><td>$ 176,792</td><td>$ 261,818</td><td>$ 235,327</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer Segment</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Income Before Income Taxes(a)</td><td>$ 102,311</td><td>$ 155,600</td><td>$ 151,220</td></tr><tr><td>Interest (Expense), Net(b)</td><td>(4,529)</td><td>(5,451)</td><td>(2,901)</td></tr><tr><td>EBIT(c)</td><td>$ 106,840</td><td>$ 161,051</td><td>$ 154,121</td></tr><tr><td>Corporate/Other</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>(Expense) Before Income Taxes(a)</td><td>$ (97,559)</td><td>$ (376,176)(d)</td><td>$ (77,081)(d)</td></tr><tr><td>Interest (Expense), Net(b)</td><td>(55,049)</td><td>(39,325)</td><td>(42,201)</td></tr><tr><td>EBIT(c)</td><td>$ (42,510)</td><td>$ (336,851)</td><td>$ (34,880)</td></tr><tr><td>Consolidated</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes(a)</td><td>$ 180,868</td><td>$ 39,054</td><td>$ 307,535</td></tr><tr><td>Interest (Expense), Net(b)</td><td>(60,254)</td><td>(46,964)</td><td>(47,033)</td></tr><tr><td>EBIT(c)</td><td>$ 241,122</td><td>$ 86,018</td><td>$ 354,568</td></tr></table>

(a) The presentation includes a reconciliation of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes, a measure defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States, to EBIT.

(b) Interest (expense), net includes the combination of interest expense and investment expense (income), net.

(c) EBIT is defined as earnings (loss) before interest and taxes. We evaluate the profit performance of our segments primarily based on gross profit, and, to a lesser extent, income (loss) before income taxes, but also look to EBIT as a performance evaluation measure because interest expense is essentially related to corporate acquisitions, as opposed to segment operations. We believe EBIT is useful to investors for this purpose as well, using EBIT as a metric in their investment decisions. EBIT should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, operating income as determined in accordance with GAAP, since EBIT omits the impact of interest and taxes in determining operating performance, which represent items necessary to our continued operations, given our level of indebtedness and ongoing tax obligations. Nonetheless, EBIT is a key measure expected by and useful to our fixed income investors, rating agencies and the banking community, all of whom believe, and we concur, that this measure is critical to the capital market's analysis of our segments' core operating performance. We also evaluate EBIT because it is clear that movements in EBIT impact our ability to attract financing. Our underwriters and bankers consistently require inclusion of this measure in offering memoranda in conjunction with any debt underwriting or bank financing. EBIT may not be indicative of our historical operating results, nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results.

(d) The asbestos charges, totaling $288.1 million in fiscal 2008 and the impact of an asbestos-related insurance settlement of $15.0 million in fiscal 2007, are reflected in Corporate/Other, and relate to our Bondex International, Inc. subsidiary (see Note I to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

(e) Our industrial reportable segment results for fiscal 2009 reflect the impact of impairment losses resulting from the reduction in carrying values of goodwill and other intangible assets, totaling $15.5 million (see Note A(10) to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

## RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

## Fiscal 2009 Compared with Fiscal 2008

Net Sales On a consolidated basis, net sales of $3.4 billion for the year ended May 31, 2009 declined 7.6%, or $275.6 million, over net sales of $3.6 billion during the comparable period last year. The organic decline in sales amounted to 10.2%, or $369.8 million, of the shortfall in net sales over the prior-year result, which includes volume-related declines of 9.9%, or $358.4 million, and the impact of net unfavorable foreign exchange rates year-over-year, which amounted to 3.4%, or $123.6 million, offset partially by pricing initiatives representing 3.1% of the prior-period sales, or $112.2 million. These pricing initiatives, including those across both of our reportable segments, were instituted primarily during prior periods in order to offset the rising costs of many of our raw materials. Foreign exchange losses resulted from the strong dollar against nearly all major foreign currencies, with the majority of the losses resulting from the weaker euro and Canadian dollar. Eleven small acquisitions provided 2.6% of sales growth over last year, or $94.2 million. The current worldwide recession impacted nearly every product line we offer in both of our reportable segments. However, despite the downturn, many of our businesses continue to either maintain their market share or gain market share as competitors drop out of the marketplace.

Industrial segment net sales, which comprised 67.3% of the current year’s consolidated net sales, totaled $2.27 billion, a decline of 4.3% from $2.37 billion last year. This segment’s net sales decline resulted primarily from an overall decline in organic sales, which accounted for a 9.5% decline over prior-year sales, and included 4.1% from net unfavorable foreign exchange differences and volume declines approximating 8.2%, offset partially by 2.8% as a result of prior-period price increases. Nine small acquisitions provided



5.2% growth over the prior year. The organic sales volume decline in the industrial segment resulted primarily from declines in global sealants and roofing products, as well as exterior insulation and finish systems products. There was slow, but continued growth throughout fiscal 2009 from ongoing industrial and commercial maintenance and improvement activities in Canada, Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East. Despite the impact of the continuing weak economic environment on certain sectors of our domestic commercial construction markets, which we expect will continue at least into the first half of our upcoming fiscal 2010, we continue to secure new business through strong brand offerings, new product innovations and international expansion.

Consumer segment net sales, which comprised 32.7% of the current year's consolidated net sales, totaled $1.10 billion, a decline of 13.6% from $1.28 billion during fiscal 2008. The decline in this segment was primarily organic, which accounted for 11.3% of the decline over prior-year sales and included volume declines approximating 13.0%. Net unfavorable foreign exchange rates accounted for approximately 2.1% of the decline. Prior-period price increases had a 3.8% favorable impact on this segment's sales, while net divestitures represented 2.3% of the total decline. The organic sales volume decline reflects the continued weakness in the economy including sluggish sales for retailers and distributors impacted by the domestic housing recession. Our consumer segment continues to increase market penetration at major retail accounts with various new product launches combined with efforts to refocus sales of our various repair and maintenance product lines.

Gross Profit Margin Our consolidated gross profit declined to 40.2% of net sales this year from 41.1% of net sales last year, or approximately 0.9% of sales, or 90 basis points ("bps"). This decline reflects our overall lower overhead absorption resulting from a 9.9% decline in organic sales volume, as discussed above, which reduced gross profit as a percent of sales by approximately 100 bps. Higher year-over-year raw material costs negatively impacted the current gross profit margin by approximately 200 bps, reflecting increases in oil prices and energy costs, which had previously put upward pressure on many of our raw material, packaging and transportation costs. Higher pricing, which favorably impacted our gross profit margin by approximately 210 bps, partially offset the combination of these year-over-year higher raw material costs and the effect of declining sales volumes. While many of our key raw material costs, such as plasticizers, epoxies, various solvents and resins, were higher than they were during the same period a year ago, we experienced some relief in certain other raw material and transportation costs this year, as a result of declines in certain energy prices.

Our industrial segment gross profit for fiscal 2009 fell by 60 bps, to 41.6% of net sales from last year's result of 42.2% of net sales. This segment's 8.2% decline in organic sales volume unfavorably impacted this segment's gross margin by approximately 90 bps during the current period, in addition to higher raw material costs, which had a negative impact of approximately 140 bps. Higher selling prices approximating 170 bps slightly offset these costs.

Our consumer segment gross profit for the year declined to 37.2% of net sales from 39.1% of net sales last year, or approximately 190 bps, mainly as a result of the approximate 320 bps impact of higher raw material costs, partially offset by the impact of recent price increases approximating 280 bps. The remaining 150 bps related to this segment's organic sales volume decline of 13.0% versus last year's net sales.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (“SG&A”) Our consolidated SG&A increased to 32.6% of net sales for the current year compared with 30.8% a year ago. The 180 bps increase in SG&A as a percent of sales primarily reflects the impact of the 9.9% decline in organic sales volume, as previously discussed. The increase in SG&A as a percent of sales also reflects the impact of higher warranty expense during fiscal 2009, approximating 50 bps, and the combination of additional bad debt expense, unfavorable environmental reserve increases, and certain higher employment-related benefit costs. These higher expenses were offset partially by lower stock-based compensation expense, lower distribution expense, reductions in advertising expense and lower legal expenses, totaling approximately 40 bps. There were also certain additional strategic initiatives that were undertaken by certain of our businesses during fiscal 2009 in order to reduce our fixed cost base in light of the current worldwide recession. These initiatives included headcount reductions, which resulted in primarily severance costs approximating 60 bps for the year. The costs of these initiatives were slightly more than offset by the end of fiscal 2009 by the savings accumulated from the resulting lower headcount.

Our industrial segment SG&A increased to 33.1% of net sales for the current year from 31.1% for last year, reflecting the impact of the 8.2% decline in sales volume during fiscal 2009 versus fiscal 2008. Also reflected in the increase is the impact of higher warranty expense during fiscal 2009 in this segment, which began to trend higher during the last half of the current fiscal year. While we anticipate that this trend will continue into fiscal 2010, at this time we cannot currently estimate the extent of additional costs that may be incurred in connection with our extended warranty program. There was also additional bad debt expense incurred this year, however, this was more than offset by net favorable foreign currency adjustments. As mentioned above, during fiscal 2009 certain of our businesses incurred severance expense in an effort to bring costs down as a result of the weak economic environment. This segment's current-year costs relating to these initiatives were slightly more than offset by the favorable impact of the resulting headcount reductions by the end of fiscal 2009.

Our consumer segment SG&A as a percent of net sales for the current year increased by 100 bps to 27.5% compared with 26.5% a year ago, reflecting the unfavorable margin impact of the 13.0% sales volume decline in net sales in this segment, in addition to current year unfavorable foreign exchange adjustments, higher employment-related benefit expense and unfavorable environmental reserve adjustments. The strategic reductions in this segment's workforce, which resulted in severance and other related costs during fiscal 2009, was offset by the benefits of the reduced headcount expense by the end of fiscal 2009.

SG&A expenses in our corporate/other category decreased during fiscal 2009 by approximately $5.8 million, to $42.7 million from $48.5 million for fiscal 2008. The decrease reflects the combination of lower compensation, including stock based compensation, and lower insurance expense incurred during fiscal 2009 versus fiscal 2008, which provided a combined benefit of approximately $10.2 million. During fiscal 2009, we also recorded a gain on our partial repurchase of our 4.45% bonds at a discount, totaling approximately $0.8 million, and had lower year-over-year costs relating to travel, meetings, and other expenses as a result of tighter cost controls implemented during the current year. Partially offsetting these items was the impact of net unfavorable foreign currency adjustments, which totaled approximately $8.0 million, and other higher employment-related benefit expenses, including higher hospitalization and workers compensation costs.

License fee and joint venture income of approximately $3.1 million and $3.3 million for each of the years ended May 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, are reflected as reductions of consolidated SG&A expenses.



We recorded total net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs of $22.7 million and $18.6 million for the years ended May 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. This increased pension expense of $4.1 million was the result of higher interest costs approximating $2.8 million, net actuarial losses incurred of approximately $0.9 million and approximately $0.6 million less in curtailment gains than the prior year. Slightly offsetting these unfavorable items was the impact of $0.2 million in additional gains relating to the expected return on plan assets. A change of 1.0% in the discount rate or expected rate of return on plan assets assumptions would result in $4.7 million and $2.5 million higher pension expense, respectively. The assumptions and estimates used to determine the discount rate and expected return on plan assets are more fully described in Note G, "Pension Plans," and Note H, "Postretirement Health Care Benefits," to our Consolidated Financial Statements. Further discussion and analysis of the sensitivity surrounding our most critical assumptions under our pension and postretirement plans is discussed on page 20 of this report under, "Critical Accounting Policies – Pension and Postretirement Plans." We expect that pension expense will fluctuate on a year-to-year basis, depending primarily upon the investment performance of plan assets and potential changes in interest rates, but such changes are not expected to be material to our consolidated financial results.

Asbestos Charge (Income) As described in Note I, “Contingencies and Loss Reserves,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements, we recorded pre-tax asbestos charges of $288.1 million during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, in connection with the calculation of our liability for unasserted-potential-future-asbestos-related claims by an independent consulting firm. There was no related charge taken or incurred during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009. For additional information, please refer to Note I, “Contingencies and Loss Reserves,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Asset Impairments As described in Note A(10), “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements, we recorded impairment charges related to a reduction of the carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets totaling $15.5 million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009. The results of our annual impairment testing for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2008 did not result in any adjustments to the carrying value of goodwill or other intangible assets. For additional information, please refer to Note A(10) to the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Critical Accounting Policies discussed herein.

Interest Expense Interest expense was $54.5 million during fiscal 2009 versus $60.5 million a year ago, or a decrease of $6.0 million. The combination of lower interest rates, which averaged 5.19% overall for fiscal 2009 compared with 5.25% for fiscal 2008, and lower average borrowings, net of additional borrowings for acquisitions, reduced interest expense this year by approximately $8.2 million versus last year. Partially offsetting this reduction was the impact of additional bond financing-related costs approximating $2.2 million.

Investment Expense (Income), Net Net investment expense of $5.8 million during fiscal 2009 compares to fiscal 2008 net investment income of $13.5 million. Net realized gains on the sales of investments resulted in a net gain of $1.6 million for the year ended May 31, 2009 versus a net gain of $3.2 million for fiscal 2008. Additionally, there were impairments recognized on securities that management has determined are other-than-temporary declines in value, which approximated $15.1 million and $1.4 million for fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively. Additionally, dividend and interest income totaling $7.7 million during fiscal 2009 compares with $11.7 million of income last year. The year-over-year changes in these items reflect the current global economic downturn and related declines in the U.S. financial markets.

Income Before Income Taxes (“IBT”) Our consolidated IBT for fiscal 2009 of $180.9 million compares with last year’s IBT of $39.0 million, for a margin on net sales of 5.4% versus 1.1% a year ago. Reflected in the current-year figures was the impact of an impairment loss of $15.5 million resulting from a reduction in the carrying values of goodwill and other intangible assets during this year’s fourth fiscal quarter. Reflected in the prior year figures was the impact of the $288.1 million asbestos-related charge taken during last year’s fourth fiscal quarter, as previously discussed.

Our industrial segment had IBT of $176.1 million versus last year's IBT of $259.6 million, reflecting this segment's 8.2% decline in organic sales volume during fiscal 2009, as previously discussed, in addition to certain higher raw material costs, the goodwill and other intangible asset impairment loss and additional warranty expense during fiscal 2009. Our consumer segment IBT declined to $102.3 million for the year, from $155.6 million last year, primarily as a result of the 13.0% organic sales decline combined with unfavorable foreign exchange adjustments and certain higher raw material costs.

Income Tax Rate Our effective income tax expense rate of 33.9% for the year ended May 31, 2009 compared to an effective income tax benefit rate of 22.2% for the year ended May 31, 2008.

For the year ended May 31, 2009 and, to a greater extent, for the year ended May 31, 2008, the effective tax rate differed from the federal statutory rate due to decreases in the effective tax rate principally as a result of the impact of certain foreign operations on our U.S. taxes, U.S. tax benefits associated with the domestic manufacturing deduction and lower effective tax rates in certain of our foreign jurisdictions. In addition, for the year ended May 31, 2009, various state taxing jurisdictions enacted new tax laws which resulted in a one-time decrease in the state effective tax rate of $1.8 million. The year ended May 31, 2008 was also impacted by a decrease in the effective tax rate as a result of a reversal of valuation allowances associated with foreign tax credits.

For the years ended May 31, 2009 and May 31, 2008, the decreases in the effective tax rate were partially offset by valuation allowances associated with losses incurred by certain of our foreign businesses, state and local income taxes and other non-deductible business operating expenses. In addition, the decreases in the effective tax rate for the year ended May 31, 2009 were offset by the non-deductible impairment of goodwill, which impacted the tax provision by $5.2 million, and valuation allowances associated with foreign tax credit carryforwards.

As of May 31, 2009, we have determined, based on the available evidence, that it is uncertain whether we will be able to recognize certain deferred tax assets. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," we intend to maintain the tax valuation allowances recorded at May 31, 2009 for certain deferred tax assets until sufficient positive evidence (for example, cumulative positive foreign earnings or additional foreign source income) exists to support their reversal. These valuation allowances relate to U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards, certain foreign net operating losses and net foreign deferred tax assets recorded in purchase accounting. In accordance with SFAS No. 141, any reversal of a valuation allowance that was recorded in purchase accounting has reduced goodwill.

Net Income Net income of $119.6 million for the year ended May 31, 2009 compares to net income of $47.7 million for fiscal



2008, for a net margin on sales of 3.6% for fiscal 2009 compared to a net margin on sales of 1.3% for fiscal 2008. The current-year net income reflects the after-tax impact of the goodwill and other intangible asset impairment losses of $15.3 million, while the prior-year net income reflects the after-tax impact of the asbestos-related charge of $185.1 million. Excluding those items, the net margin on sales for fiscal 2009 and 2008 would have been 4.0% and 6.4%, respectively. The overall decline in the net margin on sales reflects the impact of declining organic sales volume, which impacted sales by 9.9% during fiscal 2009, combined with higher raw material costs and expenses related to higher warranty, bad debt, and other-than-temporary losses on marketable securities incurred during fiscal 2009.

Diluted earnings per share of common stock of $0.93 for fiscal 2009 compares with diluted earnings per share of $0.39 a year ago.

## Fiscal 2008 Compared with Fiscal 2007

Net Sales On a consolidated basis, net sales of $3.64 billion for fiscal 2008 grew 9.1%, or $305.0 million, over net sales of $3.34 billion during fiscal 2007. Organic sales improvements accounted for 6.9%, or $230.8 million, of the growth in net sales in fiscal 2008 over fiscal 2007, including pricing initiatives representing 1.6% of the sales growth, or $53.1 million, and the impact of net favorable foreign exchange rates year-over-year, which provided 3.1%, or $102.7 million, of the sales growth. Foreign exchange gains resulted from the weak dollar against nearly all major foreign currencies, with the majority of the gain resulting from the stronger euro and the Canadian dollar. Fifteen small acquisitions accounted for 3.4% of the growth in net sales over fiscal 2007, while the loss of the revenue related to our Bondo divestiture during fiscal 2008 represented a negative impact of 1.2% of net sales from fiscal 2007 for a net acquisition impact of 2.2% of the growth in net sales over fiscal 2007, or $74.2 million.

Industrial segment net sales, which comprised 64.9% of fiscal 2008 net sales, totaled $2.37 billion, growing 12.6% from $2.10 billion during fiscal 2007. This segment's net sales growth resulted from the combination of 11 small acquisitions, which contributed 3.7%, plus organic sales growth, which accounted for 8.9% of the increase, including 2.2% from pricing and 3.9% from net favorable foreign exchange differences. The strong organic sales improvements in the industrial segment resulted from growth in most international businesses, polymer flooring, protective coatings and roofing. Much of this growth resulted from ongoing industrial and commercial maintenance and improvement activities, primarily in Europe and North America, but also in Latin America and other regions of the world. There was also a slight increase in new construction in certain of those sectors, which also contributed to increased revenues in the period. In order to offset the weakness in the economy, which was beginning to impact certain sectors of our domestic construction markets, we continued to secure new business through our strong brand offerings, high level of service and technical support, new product innovations and international expansion.

Consumer segment net sales, which comprised 35.1% of fiscal 2008 net sales, increased 3.2% to $1.28 billion from $1.24 billion during fiscal 2007. This segment's net sales growth resulted primarily from organic sales improvements, which provided 3.4% of the net sales growth, including 0.6% from pricing and 1.6% from net favorable foreign exchange. Despite weakening economic conditions, this segment was able to grow organic sales by launching various new product offerings, increasing market penetration at major retail accounts, and refocusing efforts on our various repair and maintenance products. Partially offsetting the organic growth in net sales over the prior year in this segment was the impact of the divestiture of our Bondo subsidiary during fiscal 2008, representing a negative impact of 3.2% of consumer segment net sales compared to fiscal 2007, which was partially offset by acquisitions for a 3.0% increase in net sales over fiscal 2007, for a net negative impact of 0.2%, or $2.9 million.

Gross Profit Margin Consolidated gross profit improved to 41.1% of net sales during fiscal 2008 from 40.8% during fiscal 2007. While the cost of certain of our key raw materials remained higher over the same period a year ago, such as epoxies, various solvents and resins, we saw the costs of certain of our other key materials stabilize versus the prior period, such as zinc and seedlac. The net 30 bps improvement in the gross profit margin during the fiscal year primarily reflects the leverage of the 3.8% organic growth in net sales, a favorable mix of product and operational improvements. Higher raw material costs, which impacted the fiscal 2008 gross profit margin by approximately 0.9% of net sales, or 90 bps, were offset by the impact of selling price increases that were initiated throughout fiscal 2008.

Our industrial segment gross profit for the fiscal year improved to 42.2% of net sales from 42.1% of net sales fiscal 2007. This 10 bps improvement in this segment resulted from higher selling prices, which were partially offset by certain continued higher raw material costs during the year. In addition, productivity gains related to the 2.8% pure unit organic growth in sales and a favorable mix of sales contributed to the improved gross profit margin in fiscal 2008.

Our consumer segment gross profit for the 2008 fiscal year improved to 39.1% of net sales from 38.4% fiscal 2007. The leverage of the 1.2% pure unit growth in organic sales in this segment, combined with a favorable sales mix, more than overcame certain higher raw material costs during the year, resulting in a net improvement of 70 bps in the gross profit margin year-over-year.

SG&A Our consolidated SG&A expense levels for fiscal 2008 increased by 20 bps to 30.8% of net sales compared with 30.6% for fiscal 2007. The increase mainly reflects additional expenditures made to support the 3.8% organic growth in sales, including certain employee-compensation-related expenses, in addition to certain higher legal and audit-related expenditures, which were partially offset by the combination of the gain on the sale of our Bondo subsidiary during fiscal 2008, certain favorable environmental accrual adjustments and reductions in distribution and certain benefit-related costs.

Our industrial segment SG&A increased by 20 bps to 31.1% of net sales in fiscal 2008 from 30.9% a year ago, reflecting principally higher employment-related costs, legal and foreign exchange expense, partially offset by the operating leverage related to this segment's 5.0% organic sales growth.

Our consumer segment SG&A as a percentage of net sales for fiscal 2008 increased by 60 bps to 26.5% compared with 25.9% for fiscal 2007, reflecting certain higher employee-compensation costs and additional expense related to environmental accruals. Partially offsetting these costs was the combination of the $1.1 million gain on the sale of our Bondo subsidiary during the second quarter of fiscal 2008, reductions in certain advertising and promotional expenditures, and lower distribution expense year-over-year.

SG&A expenses reported in our corporate/other category decreased during fiscal 2008 to $48.5 million from $49.8 million during fiscal 2007. This decrease is mainly the result of favorable environmental-related accrual adjustments, foreign exchange gains, certain lower employee compensation and pension-related benefit costs. Partially offsetting these gains were higher legal and audit-related costs, higher insurance and other employment-related expenses, and additional restricted stock activity under our Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan, mostly related to accelerated vesting of grants for retirees.



License fee and joint venture income of approximately $3.3 million and $2.5 million for the years ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, are reflected as reductions of consolidated SG&A expenses.

We recorded total net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost of $18.6 million and $20.2 million for the years ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. This decreased pension expense of $1.6 million was attributable to an improvement in the expected return on plan assets of $3.6 million, a curtailment gain of $0.7 million during the fiscal year, and fewer net actuarial losses recognized during fiscal 2008 for $1.3 million. These gains were partly offset by increased service and interest cost approximating $4.0 million. We expect that pension expense will fluctuate on a year-to-year basis, depending primarily upon the investment performance of plan assets and potential changes in interest rates, but such changes are not expected to be material to our consolidated financial results.

Asbestos Charge (Income) As described in Note I, "Contingencies and Loss Reserves," to the Consolidated Financial Statements, we recorded pre-tax asbestos charges of $288.1 million and $380.0 million during the fiscal years ended May 31, 2008 and 2006, respectively, in connection with the calculation of our liability for unasserted-potential-future-asbestos-related claims by an independent consulting firm. There was no related charge taken or incurred during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2007; however, our Bondex subsidiary reached a cash settlement of $15.0 million, the terms of which are confidential by agreement of the parties, with one of our former insurance carriers regarding asbestos-matters and recorded the resulting settlement income during fiscal 2007. For additional information, please refer to Note I, "Contingencies and Loss Reserves," to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Interest Expense For the year ended May 31, 2008, interest expense was $60.5 million versus $58.2 million during fiscal 2007, for an increase of $2.3 million. This increase reflected the impact of higher weighted-average net borrowings associated with acquisitions, approximating $102.2 million during fiscal 2008, which increased interest expense by approximately $6.5 million, along with additional interest expense associated with increased borrowings, totaling $1.5 million. However, lower interest rates, which averaged 5.25% overall for fiscal 2008 compared with 5.59% for fiscal 2007, reduced year-over-year interest expense by $4.6 million. Finally, during fiscal 2007, we prepaid our 6.61% Senior Notes, Series B, due November 15, 2006, and our 7.30% Senior Notes, Series C, due November 15, 2008, which included a nonrecurring $1.1 million make-whole payment.

Investment Expense (Income), Net Net investment income of $13.5 million during fiscal 2008 compares to fiscal 2007 net investment income of $11.2 million. Interest income for fiscal 2008 amounted to $9.4 million versus $5.2 million during fiscal 2007. Additionally, dividend and interest income totaling $2.3 million during fiscal 2008 compares with $1.8 million of income during fiscal 2007. Net realized gains on the sales of investments totaled $3.2 million for the year ended May 31, 2008 versus $4.2 million for fiscal 2007. Additionally, there were impairments recognized on securities that management determined to be other-than-temporary declines in value, which approximated $1.4 million for fiscal 2008, with no corresponding charge incurred during fiscal 2007.

IBT Our consolidated IBT for fiscal 2008 declined by $268.5 million, or 87.3%, to $39.0 million from $307.5 million fiscal 2007, for a 1.1% margin on net sales versus 9.2% a year ago. This decline in margin on sales results from the $288.1 million pre-tax asbestos-related liability increase during fiscal 2008, and the prior-year $15.0 million pre-tax, asbestos-related insurance settlement. Industrial segment IBT improved by $26.3 million, to $259.5 million from fiscal 2007's $233.1 million, as a result of the favorable growth in organic sales, offset partially by higher foreign exchange losses, legal expenses and compensation-related costs. Consumer segment IBT improved by $4.3 million, to $155.8 million from $151.5 million in fiscal 2007, as a net result of the favorable impact of acquisitions and the gain on the sale of Bondo, offset partially by certain higher compensation-related costs and unfavorable environmental-related accruals.

For a reconciliation of IBT to EBlT, see the Segment Information table located on page 25 of this Annual Report.

Income Tax Rate The effective income tax benefit rate was 22.2% for the year ended May 31, 2008 compared to an effective income tax expense rate of 32.3% for the year ended May 31, 2007.

For the year ended May 31, 2008 and, to a lesser extent, for the year ended May 31, 2007, the effective tax rate differed from the federal statutory rate due to decreases in the effective tax rate principally as a result of the impact of certain foreign operations on our U.S. taxes, U.S. tax benefits associated with the domestic manufacturing deduction and lower effective tax rates in certain of our foreign jurisdictions. In addition, for the year ended May 31, 2008, the effective tax rate decreased as a result of the reversal of $2.1 million of the valuation allowances associated with foreign tax credit carryovers. Furthermore, during the year ended May 31, 2008, various foreign taxing jurisdictions enacted new tax laws, including income tax rate reductions, which resulted in a one-time decrease in the effective tax rate of $2.8 million. The year ended May 31, 2007 was impacted by a decrease in the effective tax rate as a result of a one-time benefit relating to the resolution of prior-year's tax liabilities.

For the years ended May 31, 2008 and May 31, 2007, the decreases in the effective tax rates were partially offset by valuation allowances associated with losses incurred by certain of our foreign businesses, state and local income taxes, and other non-deductible business operating expenses. In addition, the decreases in the effective tax rate for the year ended May 31, 2007 were further offset by valuation allowances associated with foreign tax credit carryforwards.

Net Income Net income of $47.7 million for the year ended May 31, 2008 compares to $208.3 million in fiscal 2007, for a net margin on sales of 1.3% and 6.2% for fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively. The decline from the prior year reflects the $185.1 million after-tax asbestos-related liability adjustment taken during the fourth fiscal quarter of 2008. Also, the prior-year figures reflect the combination of a one-time gain of $2.1 million relating to the settlement of prior-years' tax liabilities and income of $9.7 million (after-tax) related to the impact of an asbestos-related cash settlement received from one of the defendant insurers during fiscal 2007, as previously discussed.

Reflected in net income for fiscal 2008 is the combination of the operating leverage related to our 3.8% organic sales growth, the impact of favorable acquisitions throughout the year and the net impact of higher selling prices offsetting certain increased raw material costs. Diluted earnings per share of common stock for fiscal 2008 declined by 76.2% to $0.39 from $1.64 for fiscal 2007.

## LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

## Operating Activities

Operating activities provided cash flow of $267.0 million during fiscal 2009 compared with $234.7 million of cash flow provided during fiscal 2008, an increase of approximately 13.8%.



Net income, adjusted for non-cash expenses and income, decreased by approximately $117.3 million versus last year, but was more than offset by cash generated from decreases primarily in working capital. A lower trade accounts receivable balance at the end of fiscal 2009, resulting from additional cash collections, provided $181.6 million in cash versus last year's $55.1 million use of cash, or approximately $236.7 million more cash year-over-year. Inventory reductions provided $75.0 million of cash this year compared with a use of cash of $28.4 million last year, or $103.4 million more cash year-over-year. With regard to accounts payable, we used $130.0 million more during fiscal 2009 compared to last year, as a result of a change in the timing of certain payments. Accrued compensation and benefits used an additional $44.8 million versus the prior year, while other accruals, including those for other short-term and long-term items, used an additional $26.1 million, due to changes in the timing of such payments.

Cash provided from operations, along with the use of available credit lines, as required, remain our primary sources of liquidity.

## Investing Activities

Capital expenditures, other than for ordinary repairs and replacements, are made to accommodate our continued growth to achieve production and distribution efficiencies, to expand capacity and to enhance our administration capabilities. Capital expenditures of $55.0 million during fiscal 2009 compare with current-year depreciation of $62.4 million. Capital spending is expected to decline to a level which will trail depreciation expense at least through fiscal 2010. Due to additional capacity, which has been brought on-line over the last several years, we believe there is adequate production capacity to meet our needs based on anticipated growth rates. Any additional capital expenditures made over the next few years will likely relate primarily to new products and technology.

Our captive insurance companies invest their excess cash in marketable securities in the ordinary course of conducting their operations, and this activity will continue. Differences in the amounts related to these activities on a year-over-year basis are primarily attributable to differences in the timing and performance of their investments balanced against amounts required to satisfy claims. At May 31, 2009, the fair value of our investments in marketable securities totaled $83.3 million, of which investments with a fair value of $43.6 million were in an unrealized loss position. At May 31, 2008, the fair value of our investments in marketable securities totaled $110.4 million, of which investments with a fair value of $25.8 million were in an unrealized loss position. Total pre-tax unrealized losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income at May 31, 2009 and May 31, 2008 were $3.8 million and $1.7 million, respectively.

We regularly review our marketable securities in unrealized loss positions in order to determine whether or not we have the ability and intent to hold these investments. That determination is based upon the severity and duration of the decline, in addition to our evaluation of the cash flow requirements of our businesses. Unrealized losses at May 31, 2009 were generally caused by the recent decline in valuations in the financial sector and the volatility in the global economy, specifically over the last nine months. If general economic conditions were to continue to deteriorate, including continued uncertainties surrounding the volatility in financial markets and the viability of banks and other financial institutions, and if we were to experience continuing or significant additional unrealized losses within our portfolio of investments in marketable securities, we may recognize additional other-than-temporary impairment losses in future periods. Such potential losses could have a material impact on our results of operations. As such, we continue to closely evaluate the status of our investments and our ability and intent to hold these investments until their cost can be recovered.

## Financing Activities

On April 7, 2009, we replaced our existing $125.0 million accounts receivable securitization program, under which we had no outstanding balance at February 28, 2009, and which was set to expire on May 7, 2009, with a new, three-year, $150.0 million accounts receivable securitization program (the "AR program"). The AR program, which was established with two banks for certain of our subsidiaries ("originating subsidiaries"), contemplates that the originating subsidiaries will sell certain of their accounts receivable to RPM Funding Corporation, a wholly-owned special purpose entity ("SPE"), which will then transfer undivided interests in such receivables to the participating banks. Once transferred to the SPE, such receivables are owned in their entirety by the SPE and are not available to satisfy claims of our creditors or creditors of the originating subsidiaries until the obligations owing to the participating banks have been paid in full. The transactions contemplated by the new program do not constitute a form of off-balance sheet financing and will be fully reflected in our financial statements. Entry into the new program increased our liquidity by $25.0 million, but also increased our financing costs due to higher market rates. The amounts available under the program are subject to changes in the credit ratings of our customers, customer concentration levels or certain characteristics of the underlying accounts receivable, and therefore at certain times we may not be able to fully access the $150.0 million of funding available under the AR program. At May 31, 2009, approximately $147.9 million was available under this AR program.

On February 20, 2008 we issued and sold $250.0 million of 6.50% Notes due February 15, 2018. The proceeds were used to repay our $100.0 million Senior Unsecured Notes due March 1, 2008, the outstanding principal under our $125.0 million accounts receivable securitization program and $19.0 million in short-term borrowings under our revolving credit facility. This financing strengthened our credit profile and liquidity position, as well as lengthened the average maturity of our outstanding debt obligations.

On December 29, 2006, we replaced our $330.0 million revolving credit facility with a $400.0 million five-year credit facility (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility is used for working capital needs and general corporate purposes, including acquisitions. The Credit Facility provides for borrowings in U.S. dollars and several foreign currencies and provides sublimits for the issuance of letters of credit in an aggregate amount of up to $35.0 million and a swing-line of up to $20.0 million for short-term borrowings of less than 15 days. In addition, the size of the Credit Facility may be expanded, subject to lender approval, upon our request by up to an additional $175.0 million, thus potentially expanding the Credit Facility to $575.0 million.

On May 29, 2009, we entered into an amendment to our Credit Facility agreement with our lenders. Under the amendment, we are required to comply with various customary affirmative and negative covenants. These include financial covenants requiring us to maintain certain leverage and interest coverage ratios. The definition of EBITDA has been amended to add back the sum of all (i) non-cash charges relating to the writedown or impairment of goodwill and other intangibles during the applicable period, (ii) other non-cash charges up to an aggregate of $25.0 million during such applicable period and (iii) one-time cash charges incurred during the period from June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2010, but only up to an aggregate of not more than $25.0 million during such applicable period. The interest



coverage ratio is calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter for the four fiscal quarters then ended. The minimum required consolidated interest coverage ratio, EBITDA to interest expense, remains 3.50 to 1 under the amendment, but allowance of the add-backs referred to above has the effect of making this covenant less restrictive. Under the terms of the leverage covenant, we may not permit our consolidated indebtedness at any date to exceed 55% of the sum of such indebtedness and our consolidated shareholders' equity on such date, and may not permit the indebtedness of our domestic subsidiaries (determined on a combined basis and excluding indebtedness to us and indebtedness incurred pursuant to permitted receivables securitizations) to exceed 15% of our consolidated shareholders' equity. This amendment also added a fixed charge coverage covenant beginning with our fiscal quarter ending August 31, 2009. Under the fixed charge coverage covenant, the ratio of our consolidated EBITDA for any four-fiscal-quarter-period to the sum of our consolidated interest expense, income taxes paid in cash (other than taxes on non-recurring gains), capital expenditures, scheduled principal payments on our amortizing indebtedness (other than indebtedness scheduled to be repaid at maturity) and dividends paid in cash (or, for testing periods ending on or before May 31, 2010, 70% of dividends paid in cash), in each case for such four-fiscal-quarter period, may not be less than 1.00 to 1. This amendment also includes a temporary, one-year restriction on certain mergers, asset dispositions and acquisitions, and contains customary representations and warranties.

We are subject to the same leverage, interest coverage and fixed charge coverage covenants under the AR program as those contained in our Credit Facility. On May 29, 2009, we also entered into an amendment to our AR program. Included in the amendment were the same amendments to the definition of EBITDA, an identical reduction in the maximum consolidated leverage ratio and the same fixed charge coverage covenants as were included in our Credit Facility amendment, as outlined above.

Our failure to comply with these and other covenants contained in the Credit Facility may result in an event of default under that agreement, entitling the lenders to, among other things, declare the entire amount outstanding under the Credit Facility to be due and payable. The instruments governing our other outstanding indebtedness generally include cross-default provisions that provide that under certain circumstances, an event of default that results in acceleration of our indebtedness under the Credit Facility will entitle the holders of such other indebtedness to declare amounts outstanding immediately due and payable.

As of May 31, 2009, we were in compliance with all covenants contained in our Credit Facility, including the leverage and interest

Contractual Obligations

<table><tr><td rowspan="2">(In thousands)</td><td colspan="5">Payments Due In</td></tr><tr><td>Total Contractual Payment Stream</td><td>2010</td><td>2011-12</td><td>2013-14</td><td>After 2014</td></tr><tr><td>Long-term debt obligations</td><td>$ 930,842</td><td>$ 168,547</td><td>$ 160,888</td><td>$ 201,508</td><td>$ 399,899</td></tr><tr><td>Capital lease obligations</td><td>3,186</td><td>559</td><td>990</td><td>879</td><td>758</td></tr><tr><td>Operating lease obligations</td><td>166,862</td><td>38,738</td><td>49,773</td><td>25,984</td><td>52,367</td></tr><tr><td>Other long-term liabilities \( ^{(1)} \) :</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Interest payments on long-term debt obligations</td><td>258,665</td><td>39,502</td><td>76,287</td><td>63,787</td><td>79,089</td></tr><tr><td>Contributions to pension and postretirement plans \( ^{(2)} \)</td><td>340,400</td><td>20,500</td><td>61,400</td><td>81,500</td><td>177,000</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$ 1,699,955</td><td>$ 267,846</td><td>$ 349,338</td><td>$ 373,658</td><td>$ 709,113</td></tr></table>

(1) Excluded from other long-term liabilities is our liability for unrecognized tax benefits, which totaled $4.7 million at May 31, 2009. Currently, we cannot predict with reasonable reliability the timing of cash settlements to the respective taxing authorities.

(2) These amounts represent our estimated cash contributions to be made in the periods indicated for our pension and postretirement plans, assuming no actuarial gains or losses, assumption changes or plan changes occur in any period. The projection results assume $10.8 million will be contributed to the U.S. plans in fiscal 2009; all other plans and years assume the required minimum contribution will be contributed.

coverage ratio covenants. At that date, our leverage ratio was 44.9% and our interest coverage ratio was 5.66:1. Additionally, in accordance with these covenants, at May 31, 2009, our domestic subsidiaries indebtedness did not exceed 15% of consolidated shareholders' equity as of that date.

Our access to funds under our Credit Facility is dependent on the ability of the financial institutions that are parties to the facility to meet their funding commitments. Those financial institutions may not be able to meet their funding commitments if they experience shortages of capital and liquidity or if they experience excessive volumes of borrowing requests within a short period of time. Moreover, the obligations of the financial institutions under our Credit Facility are several and not joint and, as a result, a funding default by one or more institutions does not need to be made up by the others.

We are exposed to market risk associated with interest rates. We do not use financial derivative instruments for trading purposes, nor do we engage in foreign currency, commodity or interest rate speculation. Concurrent with the issuance of our 6.7% Senior Unsecured Notes, RPM United Kingdom G.P. entered into a cross currency swap, which fixed the interest and principal payments in euros for the life of the 6.7% Senior Unsecured Notes and resulted in an effective euro fixed rate borrowing of 5.31%. In addition to hedging the risk associated with our 6.7% Senior Unsecured Notes, our only other hedged risks are associated with certain fixed debt, whereby we have a $163.7 million notional amount interest rate swap contract designated as a fair value hedge to pay floating rates of interest, based on six-month LIBOR that matures in our fiscal year ending May 31, 2010. Because critical terms of the debt and interest rate swap match, the hedge is considered perfectly effective against changes in fair value of debt, and therefore, there is no need to periodically reassess the effectiveness during the term of the hedge.

Our available liquidity, including our cash and cash equivalents and amounts available under our committed credit facilities, stood at $620.7 million at May 31, 2009. Our debt-to-capital ratio was 44.9% at May 31, 2009, compared with 48.6% at May 31, 2008.

During fiscal 2009, we called for redemption all of our outstanding Senior Convertible Notes due May 13, 2033. Prior to the redemption, virtually all of the holders converted their Senior Convertible Notes into shares of our common stock. For additional information, refer to Note B, "Borrowings," to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes our financial obligations and their expected maturities at May 31, 2009 and the effect such obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in the periods indicated.



The condition of the U.S. dollar fluctuated throughout the year, and was moderately stronger against other major currencies where we conduct operations at the fiscal year end versus the previous year end, causing an unfavorable change in the accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (refer to Note A) component of stockholders' equity of $99.5 million this year versus a favorable change of $55.9 million last year. The change in fiscal 2009 was in addition to net changes of $1.6.6 million, $4.6 million and $1.2.1 million related to adjustments required for minimum pension and other postretirement liabilities, unrealized gains on derivatives and unrealized gains on securities, respectively.

## Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet financings, other than the minimum leasing commitments described in Note F, “Leases,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements. We have no subsidiaries that are not included in our financial statements, nor do we have any interests in or relationships with any special purpose entities that are not reflected in our financial statements.

## QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates because we fund our operations through long- and short-term borrowings and denominate our business transactions in a variety of foreign currencies. We utilize a sensitivity analysis to measure the potential loss in earnings based on a hypothetical 1% increase in interest rates and a 10% change in foreign currency rates. A summary of our primary market risk exposures follows.

## Interest Rate Risk

Our primary interest rate risk exposure results from our floating rate debt, including various revolving and other lines of credit (refer to Note B, “Borrowings”). At May 31, 2009, approximately 35.7% of our debt was subject to floating interest rates.

If interest rates were to increase 100 bps from May 31, 2008 and, assuming no changes in debt from the May 31, 2009 levels, the additional annual interest expense would amount to approximately $3.3 million on a pre-tax basis. A similar increase in interest rates in fiscal 2008 would have resulted in approximately $3.3 million in additional interest expense.

Our hedged risks are associated with certain fixed-rate debt whereby we have a $163.7 million notional amount interest rate swap contract designated as a fair value hedge to pay floating rates of interest based on six-month LIBOR that matures in fiscal 2010. Because critical terms of the debt and interest rate swap match, the hedge is considered perfectly effective against changes in the fair value of debt, and therefore, there is no need to periodically reassess the effectiveness during the term of the hedge.

All derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet and measured at fair value. Changes in the fair values of derivative instruments that do not qualify as hedges and/or any ineffective portion of hedges are recognized as a gain or loss in our Consolidated Statement of Income in the current period. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments used effectively as fair value hedges are recognized in earnings (losses), along with the change in the value of the hedged item. Such derivative transactions are accounted for under SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended and interpreted. We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for speculative purposes.

## Foreign Currency Risk

Our foreign sales and results of operations are subject to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations (refer to Note A, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”). As most of our foreign operations are in countries with fairly stable currencies, such as Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, this effect has not generally been material. In addition, foreign debt is denominated in the respective foreign currency, thereby eliminating any related translation impact on earnings.

If the U.S. dollar continues to weaken, our foreign results of operations will be positively impacted, but the effect is not expected to be material. A 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates would not have resulted in a material impact to net income for the years ended May 31, 2009 and 2008. We do not currently hedge against the risk of exchange rate fluctuations.

## FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The foregoing discussion, Mr. Sullivan’s letter and certain other sections of this report contain “forward-looking statements” relating to our business. These forward-looking statements, or other statements made by us, are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting us, and are subject to uncertainties and factors (including those specified below), which are difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond our control. As a result, our actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any such forward-looking statements. These uncertainties and factors include (a) global markets and general economic conditions; (b) the price, supply and capacity of raw materials, including assorted pigments, resins, solvents and other natural gas-and oil-based materials; packaging, including plastic containers; and transportation services, including fuel surcharges; (c) continued growth in demand for our products; (d) legal, environmental and litigation risks inherent in our construction and chemicals businesses and risks related to the adequacy of our insurance coverage for such matters; (e) the effect of changes in interest rates; (f) the effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates upon our foreign operations; (g) the effect of non-currency risks of investing in and conducting operations in foreign countries, including those relating to domestic and international political, social, economic and regulatory factors; (h) risks and uncertainties associated with our ongoing acquisition and divestiture activities; (i) risks related to the adequacy of our contingent liabilities, including for asbestos-related claims and warranty obligations; and (j) other risks detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2009, as the same may be updated from time to time. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of the filing of the report containing such statements.



## Consolidated Financial Statements

<table><tr><td colspan="3">(In thousands, except per share amounts)</td></tr><tr><td>May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Assets</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Current Assets</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Cash and cash equivalents</td><td>$ 253,387</td><td>$ 231,251</td></tr><tr><td>Trade accounts receivable (less allowances of $22,934 in 2009 and $24,554 in 2008)</td><td>638,659</td><td>817,241</td></tr><tr><td>Inventories</td><td>406,175</td><td>476,149</td></tr><tr><td>Deferred income taxes</td><td>44,540</td><td>37,644</td></tr><tr><td>Prepaid expenses and other current assets</td><td>210,155</td><td>221,690</td></tr><tr><td>Total current assets</td><td>1,552,916</td><td>1,783,975</td></tr><tr><td>Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Land</td><td>33,836</td><td>33,299</td></tr><tr><td>Buildings and leasehold improvements</td><td>305,927</td><td>302,375</td></tr><tr><td>Machinery and equipment</td><td>716,792</td><td>719,045</td></tr><tr><td>Less allowance for depreciation and amortization</td><td>1,056,555</td><td>1,054,719</td></tr><tr><td>Property, plant and equipment, net</td><td>586,452</td><td>556,998</td></tr><tr><td>Other Assets</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Goodwill</td><td>856,166</td><td>908,358</td></tr><tr><td>Other intangible assets, net of amortization</td><td>358,097</td><td>384,370</td></tr><tr><td>Deferred income taxes, non-current</td><td>92,500</td><td>88,754</td></tr><tr><td>Other</td><td>80,139</td><td>100,389</td></tr><tr><td>Total other assets</td><td>1,386,902</td><td>1,481,871</td></tr><tr><td>Total Assets</td><td>$ 3,409,921</td><td>$ 3,763,567</td></tr><tr><td>Liabilities and Stockholders&#x27; Equity</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Current Liabilities</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Accounts payable</td><td>$ 294,814</td><td>$ 411,448</td></tr><tr><td>Current portion of long-term debt</td><td>168,547</td><td>6,934</td></tr><tr><td>Accrued compensation and benefits</td><td>124,138</td><td>151,493</td></tr><tr><td>Accrued loss reserves</td><td>77,393</td><td>71,981</td></tr><tr><td>Asbestos-related liabilities</td><td>65,000</td><td>65,000</td></tr><tr><td>Other accrued liabilities</td><td>119,270</td><td>139,505</td></tr><tr><td>Total current liabilities</td><td>849,162</td><td>846,361</td></tr><tr><td>Long-Term Liabilities</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Long-term debt, less current maturities</td><td>762,295</td><td>1,066,687</td></tr><tr><td>Asbestos-related liabilities</td><td>425,328</td><td>494,745</td></tr><tr><td>Other long-term liabilities</td><td>205,650</td><td>192,412</td></tr><tr><td>Deferred income taxes</td><td>23,815</td><td>26,806</td></tr><tr><td>Total long-term liabilities</td><td>1,417,088</td><td>1,780,650</td></tr><tr><td>Total liabilities</td><td>2,266,250</td><td>2,627,011</td></tr><tr><td>Stockholders&#x27; Equity</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Preferred stock, par value $0.01; authorized 50,000 shares; none issued</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Common stock, par value $0.01; authorized 300,000 shares; issued and outstanding 128,501 as of May 2009; issued and outstanding 122,189 as of May 2008;</td><td>1,285</td><td>1,222</td></tr><tr><td>Paid-in capital</td><td>780,967</td><td>612,441</td></tr><tr><td>Treasury stock, at cost</td><td>(50,453)</td><td>(6,057)</td></tr><tr><td>Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)</td><td>(31,557)</td><td>101,162</td></tr><tr><td>Retained earnings</td><td>443,429</td><td>427,788</td></tr><tr><td>Total stockholders&#x27; equity</td><td>1,143,671</td><td>1,136,556</td></tr><tr><td>Total Liabilities and Stockholders&#x27; Equity</td><td>$ 3,409,921</td><td>$ 3,763,567</td></tr></table>



## CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

<table><tr><td>Year Ended May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>Net Sales</td><td>$ 3,368,167</td><td>$ 3,643,791</td><td>$ 3,338,764</td></tr><tr><td>Cost of Sales</td><td>2,015,078</td><td>2,145,254</td><td>1,978,312</td></tr><tr><td>Gross Profit</td><td>1,353,089</td><td>1,498,537</td><td>1,360,452</td></tr><tr><td>Selling, General and Administrative Expenses</td><td>1,096,505</td><td>1,124,419</td><td>1,020,884</td></tr><tr><td>Asbestos Charges (Settlement Income)</td><td></td><td>288,100</td><td>(15,000)</td></tr><tr><td>Goodwill and Other Intangible Asset Impairments</td><td>15,462</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Interest Expense</td><td>54,460</td><td>60,476</td><td>58,237</td></tr><tr><td>Investment Expense (Income), Net</td><td>5,794</td><td>(13,512)</td><td>(11,204)</td></tr><tr><td>Income Before Income Taxes</td><td>180,868</td><td>39,054</td><td>307,535</td></tr><tr><td>Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes</td><td>61,252</td><td>(8,655)</td><td>99,246</td></tr><tr><td>Net Income</td><td>$ 119,616</td><td>$ 47,709</td><td>$ 208,289</td></tr><tr><td>Average Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Basic</td><td>126,373</td><td>120,151</td><td>118,179</td></tr><tr><td>Diluted</td><td>128,255</td><td>130,539</td><td>128,711</td></tr><tr><td>Earnings per Share of Common Stock</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Basic</td><td>$ 0.95</td><td>$ 0.40</td><td>$ 1.76</td></tr><tr><td>Diluted</td><td>$ 0.93</td><td>$ 0.39</td><td>$ 1.64</td></tr><tr><td>Cash Dividends Declared per Share of Common Stock</td><td>$ 0.790</td><td>$ 0.745</td><td>$ 0.685</td></tr></table>



<table><tr><td colspan="4">(In thousands)</td></tr><tr><td>Year Ended May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>Cash Flows From Operating Activities:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net income</td><td>$ 119,616</td><td>$ 47,709</td><td>$ 208,289</td></tr><tr><td>Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Depreciation</td><td>62,379</td><td>62,238</td><td>59,256</td></tr><tr><td>Amortization</td><td>22,765</td><td>23,128</td><td>22,351</td></tr><tr><td>Goodwill and other intangible asset impairments</td><td>15,462</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Other-than-temporary impairments on marketable securities</td><td>15,062</td><td>1,409</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Provision for asbestos-related liabilities</td><td></td><td>288,100</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Deferred income taxes</td><td>1,136</td><td>(73,888)</td><td>32,740</td></tr><tr><td>Other</td><td>6,692</td><td>11,751</td><td>9,595</td></tr><tr><td>Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect from purchases and sales of businesses:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>(Increase) decrease in receivables</td><td>181,617</td><td>(55,056)</td><td>(75,185)</td></tr><tr><td>(Increase) decrease in inventory</td><td>75,014</td><td>(28,361)</td><td>(23,864)</td></tr><tr><td>(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets</td><td>18,024</td><td>(5,858)</td><td>(17,777)</td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in accounts payable</td><td>(119,327)</td><td>10,654</td><td>37,656</td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in accrued compensation and benefits</td><td>(29,039)</td><td>15,810</td><td>(4,335)</td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in accrued loss reserves</td><td>5,167</td><td>(5,382)</td><td>6,501</td></tr><tr><td>Increase (decrease) in other accrued liabilities</td><td>(11,695)</td><td>14,426</td><td>54,879</td></tr><tr><td>Payments made for asbestos-related claims</td><td>(69,417)</td><td>(82,623)</td><td>(67,017)</td></tr><tr><td>Other</td><td>(26,461)</td><td>10,657</td><td>(40,784)</td></tr><tr><td>Cash From Operating Activities</td><td>266,995</td><td>234,714</td><td>202,305</td></tr><tr><td>Cash Flows From Investing Activities:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Capital expenditures</td><td>(54,986)</td><td>(71,840)</td><td>(70,393)</td></tr><tr><td>Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired</td><td>(16,669)</td><td>(123,130)</td><td>(124,154)</td></tr><tr><td>Purchase of marketable securities</td><td>(75,410)</td><td>(110,225)</td><td>(96,695)</td></tr><tr><td>Proceeds from sales of marketable securities</td><td>65,862</td><td>92,383</td><td>78,530</td></tr><tr><td>Proceeds from sale of assets and businesses</td><td>852</td><td>46,544</td><td>1,516</td></tr><tr><td>Other</td><td>(1,196)</td><td>(2,946)</td><td>2,945</td></tr><tr><td>Cash (Used For) Investing Activities</td><td>(81,547)</td><td>(169,214)</td><td>(208,251)</td></tr><tr><td>Cash Flows From Financing Activities:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Additions to long-term and short-term debt</td><td>56,816</td><td>251,765</td><td>153,516</td></tr><tr><td>Reductions of long-term and short-term debt</td><td>(51,412)</td><td>(181,074)</td><td>(53,560)</td></tr><tr><td>Cash dividends</td><td>(101,836)</td><td>(90,638)</td><td>(82,106)</td></tr><tr><td>Repurchase of stock</td><td>(45,360)</td><td>(6,057)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tax benefit from exercise of stock options</td><td>131</td><td>3,792</td><td>1,549</td></tr><tr><td>Exercise of stock options</td><td>3,057</td><td>10,689</td><td>25,833</td></tr><tr><td>Cash From (Used For) Financing Activities</td><td>(138,604)</td><td>(11,523)</td><td>45,232</td></tr><tr><td>Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents</td><td>(24,708)</td><td>18,258</td><td>11,114</td></tr><tr><td>Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents</td><td>22,136</td><td>72,235</td><td>50,400</td></tr><tr><td>Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year</td><td>231,251</td><td>159,016</td><td>108,616</td></tr><tr><td>Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year</td><td>$ 253,387</td><td>$ 231,251</td><td>$ 159,016</td></tr><tr><td>Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flows Information:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Cash paid during the year for:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Interest</td><td>$ 51,316</td><td>$ 58,650</td><td>$ 57,929</td></tr><tr><td>Income taxes</td><td>$ 62,930</td><td>$ 59,978</td><td>$ 51,971</td></tr><tr><td>Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Stock-based compensation activity</td><td>$ 8,008</td><td>$ 13,396</td><td>$ 10,509</td></tr><tr><td>Debt from business combinations</td><td>$ 20</td><td>$ 4,314</td><td>$ 7,828</td></tr><tr><td>Issuance of stock for convertible-bond redemption</td><td>$ 150,612</td><td>$</td><td>$</td></tr></table>

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.



## CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands)

<table><tr><td rowspan="2"></td><td colspan="3">Common Stock</td><td rowspan="2">Treasury Stock</td><td rowspan="2">Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)</td><td rowspan="2">Retained Earnings</td><td rowspan="2">Total</td></tr><tr><td>Number of Shares</td><td>Par/ Stated Value</td><td>Paid-In Capital</td></tr><tr><td>Balance at June 1, 2006</td><td>118,743</td><td>$1,187</td><td>$545,422</td><td>$</td><td>-</td><td>$29,839</td><td>$349,493</td></tr><tr><td>Comprehensive income</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net income</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>208,289</td><td>208,289</td></tr><tr><td>Translation gain and other</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>37,580</td><td></td><td>37,580</td></tr><tr><td>Comprehensive income</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>245,869</td></tr><tr><td>Impact of adoption of SFAS</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>No. 158, net of taxes of $22,468</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>(42,279)</td><td></td><td>(42,279)</td></tr><tr><td>Dividends paid</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>(82,106)</td><td>(82,106)</td></tr><tr><td>Stock option exercises, net</td><td>1,798</td><td>18</td><td>25,815</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>25,833</td></tr><tr><td>Stock based compensation expense</td><td></td><td></td><td>5,862</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>5,862</td></tr><tr><td>Restricted stock awards, net</td><td>365</td><td>4</td><td>7,746</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>7,750</td></tr><tr><td>Balance at May 31, 2007</td><td>120,906</td><td>1,209</td><td>584,845</td><td>-</td><td>25,140</td><td>475,676</td><td>1,086,870</td></tr><tr><td>Impact of adoption of measurement date provisions of SFAS No. 158:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net periodic benefit cost for the period</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>March 1, 2007 - May 31, 2007,</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>net of taxes of $1,722</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>(3,270)</td><td>(3,270)</td></tr><tr><td>Change in fair value and benefit</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>obligation from March 1, 2007 -</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>May 31, 2007, net of taxes of $6,203</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>11,658</td><td></td><td>11,658</td></tr><tr><td>Impact of adoption of FIN No. 48</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>(1,689)</td><td>(1,689)</td></tr><tr><td>Beginning Balance, as adjusted</td><td>120,906</td><td>1,209</td><td>584,845</td><td>-</td><td>36,798</td><td>470,717</td><td>1,093,569</td></tr><tr><td>Comprehensive income</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net income</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>47,709</td><td>47,709</td></tr><tr><td>Translation gain and other</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>64,364</td><td></td><td>64,364</td></tr><tr><td>Comprehensive income</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>112,073</td></tr><tr><td>Dividends paid</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>(90,638)</td><td>(90,638)</td></tr><tr><td>Stock option exercises, net</td><td>750</td><td>8</td><td>10,665</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>10,673</td></tr><tr><td>Stock based compensation expense</td><td></td><td></td><td>5,239</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>5,239</td></tr><tr><td>Restricted stock awards, net</td><td>533</td><td>5</td><td>11,692</td><td>(6,057)</td><td></td><td></td><td>5,640</td></tr><tr><td>Balance at May 31, 2008</td><td>122,189</td><td>1,222</td><td>612,441</td><td>(6,057)</td><td>101,162</td><td>427,788</td><td>1,136,556</td></tr><tr><td>Impact of adoption of EITF 06-4</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>(2,139)</td><td>(2,139)</td></tr><tr><td>Beginning Balance, as adjusted</td><td>122,189</td><td>1,222</td><td>612,441</td><td>(6,057)</td><td>101,162</td><td>425,649</td><td>1,134,417</td></tr><tr><td>Comprehensive income</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net income</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>119,616</td><td>119,616</td></tr><tr><td>Translation gain and other</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>(132,719)</td><td></td><td>(132,719)</td></tr><tr><td>Comprehensive income (loss)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>(13,103)</td></tr><tr><td>Dividends paid</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>(101,836)</td><td>(101,836)</td></tr><tr><td>Issuance of stock for convertible bond redemption, including deferred tax benefit of $7,174</td><td>8,030</td><td>80</td><td>157,706</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>157,786</td></tr><tr><td>Shares repurchased</td><td>(2,355)</td><td>(24)</td><td></td><td></td><td>(43,345)</td><td></td><td>(43,369)</td></tr><tr><td>Stock option exercises, net</td><td>254</td><td>2</td><td>3,041</td><td>(82)</td><td></td><td></td><td>2,961</td></tr><tr><td>Stock based compensation expense</td><td></td><td></td><td>2,743</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>2,743</td></tr><tr><td>Restricted stock awards, net</td><td>383</td><td>5</td><td>5,036</td><td>(969)</td><td></td><td></td><td>4,072</td></tr><tr><td>Balance at May 31, 2009</td><td>128,501</td><td>$1,285</td><td>$780,967</td><td>$(50,453)</td><td>$ (31,557)</td><td>$ 443,429</td><td>$ 1,143,671</td></tr></table>



# Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
May 31, 2009, 2008, 2007

## NOTE A — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

## 1) Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

Our financial statements consolidate all of our affiliates. We account for our investments in less-than-majority-owned joint ventures under the equity method. Effects of transactions between related companies are eliminated in consolidation.

Our business is dependent on external weather factors. Historically, we have experienced strong sales and net income in our first, second and fourth fiscal quarters comprised of the three-month periods ending August 31, November 30 and May 31, respectively, with weaker performance in our third fiscal quarter (December through February).

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior-year amounts to conform to this year’s presentation.

## 2) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

## 3) Acquisitions/Divestitures

We account for business combinations using the purchase method of accounting and accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the acquired entities are recorded at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date.

During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009, we completed four acquisitions, all of which report through our industrial reportable segment. The acquired product lines and assets included the following: a distributor of flooring and joint sealants based in Switzerland; a contractor for insulation and air leakage control based in Canada; an industrial and commercial flooring products company based in South Africa; and various tangible and intangible assets related to construction-type metering equipment. During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, we completed nine acquisitions, the majority of which report through our industrial reportable segment. The acquired product lines and assets included a specialty coatings provider for industrial and marine applications in Scandinavia, a manufacturer of concrete admixture products in Chile, a decorative concrete system manufacturer based in the southern U.S., a sealant supplier for window assembly markets in southern and eastern Europe, and a manufacturer of high-performance flooring systems in England. The purchase price for each acquisition has been allocated to the preliminary, estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition. These acquisitions have been aggregated by year of purchase in the following table:

Fiscal 2009 Acquisitions

<table><tr><td rowspan="2"></td><td colspan="2">Weighted-Average</td><td colspan="2">Weighted-Average</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Intangible Asset Amortization Life (In Years)</td><td colspan="2">Intangible Asset Amortization Life (In Years)</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td>Total</td><td>Total</td><td>Total</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>Current assets</td><td>$ 6,806</td><td></td><td>$ 70,921</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Property, plant and equipment</td><td>870</td><td></td><td>13,637</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Goodwill</td><td>N/A</td><td>8,687</td><td>N/A</td><td>61,917</td></tr><tr><td>Tradenames — indefinite lives</td><td>N/A</td><td>1,083</td><td>N/A</td><td>13,061</td></tr><tr><td>Other intangible assets</td><td>8</td><td>3,183</td><td>9</td><td>34,826</td></tr><tr><td>Other long-term assets</td><td>296</td><td></td><td>10,088</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Total Assets Acquired</td><td>$ 20,925</td><td></td><td>$ 204,450</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Liabilities assumed</td><td>(4,659)</td><td></td><td>(68,985)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net Assets Acquired</td><td>$ 16,266</td><td></td><td>$ 135,465</td><td></td></tr></table>

During fiscal 2008, we completed the sale of our Bondo subsidiary, formerly one of our consumer segment product lines, to an outside third party. Sale proceeds of $45.0 million generated a one-time, pre-tax net gain of $1.1 million, which was included in SG&A expense for fiscal 2008. The reported amount of the gain is net of approximately $4.2 million of transaction-related costs, including $1.5 million for involuntary employee terminations and related costs, approximately $1.6 million in adjustments for product returns and product liability accruals, and approximately $1.0 million for closing costs and other fees.

Our Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the results of operations of acquired businesses as of their respective dates of acquisition. Pro-forma results of operations for the years ended May 31, 2009 and May 31, 2008 were not materially different from reported results and, consequently, are not presented.

## 4) Foreign Currency

The functional currency for each of our foreign subsidiaries is its local currency. Accordingly, for the periods presented, assets and liabilities have been translated using exchange rates at year end, while income and expense for the periods have been translated using a weighted-average exchange rate.

The resulting translation adjustments have been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders' equity, and will be included in net earnings only upon the sale or liquidation of the underlying foreign investment, neither of which is contemplated at this time. Transaction gains and losses have been immaterial during the past three fiscal years.



## 5) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consists of the following components:

<table><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td>Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments</td><td>Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Liability Adjustments, Net of Tax</td><td>Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, Net of Tax</td><td>Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities, Net of Tax</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>Balance at June 1, 2006</td><td>$ 45,045</td><td>$ (16,192)</td><td>$ (1,999)</td><td>$ 2,985</td><td>$ 29,839</td></tr><tr><td>Reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses included in net income</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>(2,774)</td><td>(2,774)</td></tr><tr><td>Other comprehensive income</td><td>25,954</td><td>1,974</td><td>7,850</td><td>12,180</td><td>47,958</td></tr><tr><td>Deferred taxes</td><td></td><td>(1,317)</td><td>(2,540)</td><td>(3,747)</td><td>(7,604)</td></tr><tr><td>Impact of adopting SFAS No. 158, net of taxes of $22,468</td><td></td><td>(42,279)</td><td></td><td></td><td>(42,279)</td></tr><tr><td>Balance at May 31, 2007</td><td>70,999</td><td>(57,814)</td><td>3,311</td><td>8,644</td><td>25,140</td></tr><tr><td>Impact of adoption of SFAS No. 158 for change in fair value and benefit obligation from March 1, 2007 - May 31, 2007, net of taxes of $6,203</td><td></td><td>11,658</td><td></td><td></td><td>11,658</td></tr><tr><td>Balance at May 31, 2007, as adjusted</td><td>70,999</td><td>(46,156)</td><td>3,311</td><td>8,644</td><td>36,798</td></tr><tr><td>Reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses included in net income</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>(882)</td><td>(882)</td></tr><tr><td>Other comprehensive income (loss)</td><td>55,857</td><td>(1,433)</td><td>7,195</td><td>7,842</td><td>69,461</td></tr><tr><td>Deferred taxes</td><td></td><td>946</td><td>(2,404)</td><td>(2,757)</td><td>(4,215)</td></tr><tr><td>Balance at May 31, 2008</td><td>126,856</td><td>(46,643)</td><td>8,102</td><td>12,847</td><td>101,162</td></tr><tr><td>Reclassification adjustments for losses included in net income, net of tax of $3,989</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>9,682</td><td>9,682</td></tr><tr><td>Other comprehensive (loss)</td><td>(99,458)</td><td>(26,401)</td><td>(6,871)</td><td>(32,475)</td><td>(165,205)</td></tr><tr><td>Deferred taxes</td><td></td><td>9,842</td><td>2,283</td><td>10,679</td><td>22,804</td></tr><tr><td>Balance at May 31, 2009</td><td>$ 27,398</td><td>$ (63,202)</td><td>$ 3,514</td><td>$ 733</td><td>$ (31,557)</td></tr></table>

## 6) Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the statement of cash flows, we consider all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We do not believe we are exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value.

## 7) Marketable Securities

The following tables summarize marketable securities held at May 31, 2009 and 2008 by asset type:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2"></td><td colspan="4">Available-For-Sale Securities</td></tr><tr><td>Amortized Cost</td><td>Gross Unrealized Gains</td><td>Gross Unrealized Losses</td><td>Estimated Fair Value (Net Carrying Amount)</td></tr><tr><td>May 31, 2009</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Equity securities:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Stocks</td><td>$ 36,475</td><td>$ 1,949</td><td>$ (2,686)</td><td>$ 35,738</td></tr><tr><td>Mutual funds</td><td>21,321</td><td>804</td><td>(963)</td><td>21,162</td></tr><tr><td>Total equity securities</td><td>57,796</td><td>2,753</td><td>(3,649)</td><td>56,900</td></tr><tr><td>Fixed maturity:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>U.S. treasury and other government</td><td>9,164</td><td>258</td><td>(7)</td><td>9,415</td></tr><tr><td>Corporate</td><td>16,075</td><td>1,028</td><td>(117)</td><td>16,986</td></tr><tr><td>Total fixed maturity securities</td><td>25,239</td><td>1,286</td><td>(124)</td><td>26,401</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$ 83,035</td><td>$ 4,039</td><td>$ (3,773)</td><td>$ 83,301</td></tr></table>



<table><tr><td rowspan="2"></td><td colspan="4">Available-For-Sale Securities</td></tr><tr><td>Amortized Cost</td><td>Gross Unrealized Gains</td><td>Gross Unrealized Losses</td><td>Estimated Fair Value (Net Carrying Amount)</td></tr><tr><td>May 31, 2008</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Equity securities:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Stocks</td><td>$ 40,274</td><td>$ 18,500</td><td>$ (1,034)</td><td>$ 57,740</td></tr><tr><td>Mutual funds</td><td>18,401</td><td>2,020</td><td>(418)</td><td>20,003</td></tr><tr><td>Total equity securities</td><td>58,675</td><td>20,520</td><td>(1,452)</td><td>77,743</td></tr><tr><td>Fixed maturity:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>U.S. treasury and other government</td><td>19,934</td><td>394</td><td>(95)</td><td>20,233</td></tr><tr><td>Corporate</td><td>12,480</td><td>144</td><td>(200)</td><td>12,424</td></tr><tr><td>Total fixed maturity securities</td><td>32,414</td><td>538</td><td>(295)</td><td>32,657</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$ 91,089</td><td>$ 21,058</td><td>$ (1,747)</td><td>$110,400</td></tr></table>

Marketable securities, included in other current and long-term assets, are composed of available-for-sale securities and are reported at fair value. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are recognized in net income on the specific identification basis. Changes in the fair values of securities that are considered temporary are recorded as unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders' equity. Other-than-temporary declines in market value from original cost are reflected in operating income in the period in which the unrealized losses are deemed other than temporary. In order to determine whether an other-than-temporary decline in market value has occurred, the duration of the decline in value and our ability to hold the investment are considered in conjunction with an evaluation of the strength of the underlying collateral and the extent to which the investment's amortized cost or cost, as appropriate, exceeds its related market value.

Gross gains and losses realized on sales of investments were $4.7 million and $3.1 million, respectively, for the year ended May 31, 2009. Gross gains and losses realized on sales of investments were $5.7 million and $2.5 million, respectively, for the year ended May 31, 2008. During the fiscal years ended May 31, 2009 and 2008, we recognized losses of $15.1 million and $1.4 million, respectively, for securities deemed to have other-than-temporary impairments.

Summarized below are the securities we held at May 31, 2009 and 2008 that were in an unrealized loss position included in accumulated other comprehensive income, aggregated by the length of time the investments had been in that position:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2"></td><td colspan="2">May 31, 2009</td><td colspan="2">May 31, 2008</td></tr><tr><td>Fair Value</td><td>Gross Unrealized Losses</td><td>Fair Value</td><td>Gross Unrealized Losses</td></tr><tr><td>Total investments with unrealized losses</td><td>$ 43,624</td><td>$ (3,773)</td><td>$ 25,785</td><td>$ (1,747)</td></tr><tr><td>Unrealized losses with a loss position for less than 12 months</td><td>43,013</td><td>(3,721)</td><td>24,730</td><td>(1,635)</td></tr><tr><td>Unrealized losses with a loss position for more than 12 months</td><td>611</td><td>(52)</td><td>1,055</td><td>(112)</td></tr></table>

Included in the figures above is our investment in Kemrock Industries, which has a fair value of $9.2 million and an unrealized loss of $2.0 million at May 31, 2009. At May 31, 2008, our investment in Kemrock Industries had a fair value of $20.9 million, and was in an unrealized gain position. We have reviewed all of the securities included in the table above and have concluded that we have the ability and intent to hold these investments until their cost can be recovered, based upon the severity and duration of the decline. Therefore, we did not recognize any further other-than-temporary impairment losses on these investments. Unrealized losses at May 31, 2009 were generally caused by the recent decline in valuations in the financial markets and the volatility in the global economy, specifically over the last six to nine months. If general economic conditions were to continue to deteriorate, including continued uncertainties surrounding the volatility in financial markets and the viability of banks and other financial institutions, and if we were to experience continuing or significant additional unrealized losses within our portfolio of investments in marketable securities, we may recognize additional other-than-temporary impairment losses. Such potential losses could have a material impact on our results of operations in any given reporting period. As such, we continue to closely evaluate the status of our investments and our ability and intent to hold these investments.

The net carrying value of debt securities at May 31, 2009, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties.

<table><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td>Amortized Cost</td><td>Fair Value</td></tr><tr><td>Due:</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Less than one year</td><td>$ 1,595</td><td>$ 1,645</td></tr><tr><td>One year through five years</td><td>13,122</td><td>13,699</td></tr><tr><td>Six years through ten years</td><td>4,045</td><td>4,230</td></tr><tr><td>After ten years</td><td>6,477</td><td>6,827</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>$ 25,239</td><td>$ 26,401</td></tr></table>



## 8) Financial Instruments

Financial instruments recorded on the balance sheet include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes and accounts payable, and debt. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and notes and accounts payable approximates fair value because of their short-term maturity.

An allowance for anticipated uncollectible trade receivable amounts is established using a combination of specifically identified accounts to be reserved, and a reserve covering trends in collectibility. These estimates are based on an analysis of trends in collectibility, past experience, and individual account balances identified as doubtful based on specific facts and conditions. Receivable losses are charged against the allowance when we confirm uncollectibility.

All derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet and measured at fair value. Changes in the fair values of derivative instruments that do not qualify as hedges and/or any ineffective portion of hedges are recognized as a gain or (loss) in our Consolidated Statement of Income in the current period. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments used effectively as fair value hedges are recognized in earnings (losses), along with the change in the value of the hedged item. Such derivative transactions are accounted for under SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended and interpreted. We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for speculative purposes.

The carrying amount of our debt instruments approximates fair value based on quoted market prices, variable interest rates or borrowing rates for similar types of debt arrangements, with the exception of our contingently-convertible notes due 2033. We called these notes for redemption during fiscal 2009. Please refer to Note B, "Borrowings," for further information.
Effective June 1, 2008, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 157 ("SFAS No. 157"), "Fair Value Measurements." SFAS No. 157 clarifies the definition of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value based on the inputs used to measure fair value and expands the disclosures of fair value measurements. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position No. FAS 157-2, "Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157," we will defer the adoption of SFAS No. 157 for our nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities until June 1, 2009, which is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements. Our adoption of the portion of SFAS No. 157 relating to our financial assets and liabilities did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

SFAS No. 157 valuation techniques are based on observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect management’s market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value, as follows:

Level 1 Inputs — Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

Level 2 Inputs — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

Level 3 Inputs — Instruments with primarily unobservable value drivers.

The following table presents our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy.

<table><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td>Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)</td><td>Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)</td><td>Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)</td><td>Fair Value at May 31, 2009</td></tr><tr><td>Marketable equity securities</td><td>$ 56,900</td><td>$</td><td>$</td><td>$ 56,900</td></tr><tr><td>Marketable debt securities</td><td></td><td>26,401</td><td></td><td>26,401</td></tr><tr><td>Interest rate swap</td><td></td><td>2,300</td><td></td><td>2,300</td></tr><tr><td>Cross-currency swap/interest rate swap</td><td></td><td>(21,733)</td><td></td><td>(21,733)</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$ 56,900</td><td>$ 6,968</td><td>$</td><td>$ 63,868</td></tr></table>

Our marketable securities are composed of mainly available-for-sale securities, and are valued using a market approach based on quoted market prices for identical instruments. The availability of inputs observable in the market varies from instrument to instrument and depends on a variety of factors including the type of instrument, whether the instrument is actively traded, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. For most of our financial instruments, pricing inputs are readily observable in the market, the valuation methodology used is widely accepted by market participants, and the valuation does not require significant management discretion. For other financial instruments, pricing inputs are less observable in the market and may require management judgment.

Our interest rate swap was a fixed-to-floating interest rate exchange of debt, with a fair value of zero at inception. The variable leg of this swap is based upon the benchmark interest rate designated as the interest rate risk being hedged, which is USD-LIBOR-BBA. As this rate is observable, but is not a quoted price, we consider our interest rate swap to be a Level 2 asset under the fair value hierarchy.

Our cross-currency swap was designed to fix our interest and principal payments in euros for the life of the debt, which resulted in an effective euro fixed-rate borrowing of 5.31%. The basis for determining the rates for this swap included three legs at the inception of the agreement: the USD fixed rate to a USD floating rate; the euro floating to euro fixed rate; and the dollar to euro basis fixed rate at inception. Therefore, RPM essentially exchanged fixed payments denominated in USD for fixed payments denominated in fixed euros, paying fixed euros at 5.31% and receiving fixed USD at 6.70%. The ultimate payments are based on the notional principal amounts of 150 million USD and approximately 125 million euros. There will be



an exchange of the notional amounts at maturity. The rates included in this swap are based upon observable market data, but are not quoted market prices, and therefore, the cross-currency swap is considered a level 2 liability on the fair value hierarchy.

## 9) Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being determined on a FIFO basis and market being determined on the basis of replacement cost or net realizable value. Inventory costs include raw materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. Inventories were composed of the following major classes:

<table><tr><td>May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Raw materials and supplies</td><td>$ 133,708</td><td>$ 151,400</td></tr><tr><td>Finished goods</td><td>272,467</td><td>324,749</td></tr><tr><td>Total Inventories</td><td>$ 406,175</td><td>$ 476,149</td></tr></table>

## 10) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

We account for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” and account for business combinations using the purchase method of accounting and accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the entities acquired are recorded at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price paid over the fair value of net assets acquired, including the amount assigned to identifiable intangible assets.

We perform the required annual impairment assessments as of the first day of our fourth fiscal quarter, using a fair-value approach at the reporting unit level. Our reporting units have been identified at the component level, or one level below our operating segments. The annual goodwill impairment assessment involves estimating the fair value of each reporting unit and comparing it with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, additional steps are followed to determine and recognize, if appropriate, an impairment loss. Calculating the fair value of the reporting units requires our significant use of estimates and assumptions. We estimate the fair values of our reporting units by applying a combination of third-party market-value indicators, when observable market data was available, and discounted future cash flows to each of our reporting unit's projected EBITDA. In applying this methodology, we rely on a number of factors, including actual and forecasted operating results and market data.

For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009, our fair value determinations indicated a potential goodwill impairment for one of our reporting units. Therefore, a fair value estimate of each tangible and intangible asset was established. This process required our estimation of the discounted cash flows expected to be generated by each asset in addition to independent asset appraisals, as deemed appropriate. Our cash flow estimates were based on our historical experience and our internal business plans, and appropriate discount rates were applied. This testing resulted in an impairment charge related to a reduction of the carrying value of goodwill in the amount of $14.9 million at this reporting unit for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009. The goodwill impairment resulted primarily from soft domestic commercial construction sales coupled with continued low cash flow projections for this reporting unit.

Additionally, we test all indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually. The results of our annual impairment test for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009 resulted in a reduction in the carrying value of certain indefinite-lived tradenames of $0.5 million. The impairment resulted from continued slow sales associated with the ongoing declines in residential housing construction.

Should the future earnings and cash flows at our reporting units decline and/or discount rates increase, future impairment charges to goodwill and other intangible assets may be required.

The results of our annual impairment tests for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2008 and 2007 did not result in any adjustment to the carrying value of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible asset impairments.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by reportable segment, for the years ended May 31, 2009 and 2008, are as follows:

<table><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td>Industrial Segment</td><td>Consumer Segment</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>Balance as of June 1, 2007</td><td>$ 423,172</td><td>$ 407,005</td><td>$ 830,177</td></tr><tr><td>Acquisitions, net of divestitures</td><td>60,953</td><td>(7,378)</td><td>53,575</td></tr><tr><td>Purchase accounting adjustments \( ^{(1)} \)</td><td>(621)</td><td>547</td><td>(74)</td></tr><tr><td>Translation adjustments</td><td>21,054</td><td>3,626</td><td>24,680</td></tr><tr><td>Balance as of May 31, 2008</td><td>504,558</td><td>403,800</td><td>908,358</td></tr><tr><td>Acquisitions</td><td>8,687</td><td></td><td>8,687</td></tr><tr><td>Purchase accounting adjustments \( ^{(1)} \)</td><td>816</td><td></td><td>816</td></tr><tr><td>Goodwill impairment charged to operations</td><td>(14,942)</td><td></td><td>(14,942)</td></tr><tr><td>Translation adjustments</td><td>(34,131)</td><td>(12,622)</td><td>(46,753)</td></tr><tr><td>Balance as of May 31, 2009</td><td>$ 464,988</td><td>$ 391,178</td><td>$ 856,166</td></tr></table>

(1) Relates primarily to other accruals and finalization of certain property, plant and equipment and intangibles valuations.



Other intangible assets consist of the following major classes:

<table><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td>Amortization Period (in Years)</td><td>Gross Carrying Amount</td><td>Accumulated Amortization</td><td>Impairment Charged to Operations</td><td>Net Other Intangible Assets</td></tr><tr><td>As of May 31, 2009</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Amortized intangible assets</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Formulae</td><td>4 to 33</td><td>$ 206,466</td><td>$ 104,882</td><td>$</td><td>$ 101,584</td></tr><tr><td>Customer-related intangibles</td><td>5 to 33</td><td>117,932</td><td>43,266</td><td></td><td>74,666</td></tr><tr><td>Trademarks/names</td><td>3 to 40</td><td>27,235</td><td>8,766</td><td></td><td>18,469</td></tr><tr><td>Other</td><td>1 to 40</td><td>38,974</td><td>23,007</td><td></td><td>15,967</td></tr><tr><td>Total Amortized Intangibles</td><td></td><td>390,607</td><td>179,921</td><td></td><td>210,686</td></tr><tr><td>Indefinite-lived intangible assets</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tradenames</td><td></td><td>147,931</td><td></td><td>520</td><td>147,411</td></tr><tr><td>Total Other Intangible Assets</td><td></td><td>$ 538,538</td><td>$ 179,921</td><td>$ 520</td><td>$ 358,097</td></tr><tr><td>As of May 31, 2008</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Amortized intangible assets</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Formulae</td><td>4 to 33</td><td>$ 203,084</td><td>$ 94,980</td><td></td><td>$ 108,104</td></tr><tr><td>Customer-related intangibles</td><td>5 to 33</td><td>115,250</td><td>36,436</td><td></td><td>78,814</td></tr><tr><td>Trademarks/names</td><td>5 to 40</td><td>25,493</td><td>7,198</td><td></td><td>18,295</td></tr><tr><td>Other</td><td>1 to 40</td><td>55,454</td><td>21,324</td><td></td><td>34,130</td></tr><tr><td>Total Amortized Intangibles</td><td></td><td>399,281</td><td>159,938</td><td></td><td>239,343</td></tr><tr><td>Indefinite-lived intangible assets</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tradenames</td><td></td><td>145,027</td><td></td><td></td><td>145,027</td></tr><tr><td>Total Other Intangible Assets</td><td></td><td>$ 544,308</td><td>$ 159,938</td><td></td><td>$ 384,370</td></tr></table>

The aggregate intangible asset amortization expense for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $22.5 million, $20.6 million and $20.1 million, respectively. For the next five fiscal years, we estimate annual intangible asset amortization expense related to our existing intangible assets to approximate the following: 2010 — $20 million, 2011 — $19 million, 2012 — $19 million, 2013 — $18 million and 2014 — $17 million.

## 11) Depreciation

Depreciation is computed primarily using the straight-line method over the following ranges of useful lives:

Land improvements 3 to 25 years
Buildings and improvements 3 to 50 years
Machinery and equipment 1 to 25 years

Total depreciation expense for each fiscal period includes the charges to income that result from the amortization of assets recorded under capital leases.

As required by SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” we review long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances indicate that the carrying values of these assets may not be recoverable. For assets that are to be held and used, an impairment charge is recognized when the estimated undiscounted future cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets are less than their carrying value. If impairment exists, an adjustment is made to write the asset down to its fair value, and a loss is recorded for the difference between the carrying value and the fair value. Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, discounted cash flows, internal appraisals or external appraisals, as applicable. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of their carrying value or estimated net realizable value.

## 12) Revenue Recognition

Revenues are recognized when realized or realizable, and when earned. In general, this is when title and risk of loss pass to the customer. Further, revenues are realizable when we have persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement, the product has been shipped or the services have been provided to the customer, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. We reduce our revenues for estimated customer returns and allowances, certain rebates, sales incentives, and promotions in the same period the related sales are recorded.

We also record revenues generated under long-term construction contracts, mainly in connection with the installation of specialized roofing and flooring systems, and related services. Certain long-term construction contracts are accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method, and therefore we record contract revenues and related costs as our contracts progress. This method recognizes the economic results of contract performance on a timelier basis than does the completed-contract method; however, application of this method requires reasonably dependable estimates of progress toward completion, as well as other dependable estimates. When reasonably dependable estimates cannot be made, or if other factors make estimates doubtful, the completed contract method is applied. Under the completed contract method, billings and costs are accumulated on the balance sheet as the contract progresses, but no revenue is recognized until the contract is complete or substantially complete.

## 13) Shipping Costs

Shipping costs paid to third-party shippers for transporting products to customers are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. For the years ended May 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, shipping costs were $108.8 million, $124.2 million and $119.1 million, respectively.



## 14) Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred and are included in SG&A expenses. For the years ended May 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, advertising costs were $36.2 million, $39.9 million and $38.6 million, respectively.

## 15) Research and Development

Research and development costs are charged to operations when incurred and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. The amounts charged to expense for the years ended May 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 were $40.1 million, $40.2 million and $34.7 million, respectively.

## 16) Cost Reduction Initiatives

During fiscal 2009, we undertook various actions to lower the fixed cost base of certain of our businesses in response to the current economic environment. As a result of these cost reduction measures, which have included personnel reductions, we have incurred employee separation costs of $20.3 million in pre-tax charges. We do not anticipate any further expenses in relation to these particular cost reduction initiatives. Of the $20.3 million incurred, $14.6 million was related to our industrial reportable segment ("industrial segment") and $5.5 million was related to our consumer reportable segment ("consumer segment") with the remainder recognized at the nonoperating level. These costs, all of which are cash costs, are reflected within SG&A expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Income. At May 31, 2009, the balance included in other accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets for these initiatives totaled approximately $5.2 million.

## 17) Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation represents the cost related to stock-based awards granted to our employees and directors, which may include restricted stock, stock options and stock appreciation rights ("SARs"). We measure stock-based compensation cost at the date of grant, based on the estimated fair value of the award. We recognize the cost as expense on a straight-line basis (net of estimated forfeitures) over the related vesting period.

Effective June 1, 2006, we adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), "Share-Based Payment," utilizing the modified-prospective method of accounting. Due to our previous adoption of the fair value recognition provisions under SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," as of June 1, 2004, and due to the fact that all unvested awards at the time of adoption were being recognized under a fair value approach, our adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) did not materially impact our operating income, earnings per share or cash flows for any of the periods presented herein. Refer to Note E, "Stock-Based Compensation," for further discussion.

## 18) Investment Expense (Income), Net

Net investment expense (income), consists of the following components:

<table><tr><td>Year Ended May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>$ (thousands)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Interest (income)</td><td>$ (5,935)</td><td>$ (9,411)</td><td>$ (5,203)</td></tr><tr><td>(Gain)/loss on sale of marketable securities</td><td>(1,577)</td><td>(3,169)</td><td>(4,189)</td></tr><tr><td>Other-than-temporary impairment on securities</td><td>15,062</td><td>1,409</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dividend (income)</td><td>(1,756)</td><td>(2,341)</td><td>(1,812)</td></tr><tr><td>Investment expense (income), net</td><td>$ 5,794</td><td>$ (13,512)</td><td>$ (11,204)</td></tr></table>

## 19) Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes is calculated using the liability method. Under the liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax effect of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount of assets and liabilities and the amounts used for income tax purposes and for certain changes in valuation allowances. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce certain deferred tax assets when, in our estimation, it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.

We have not provided for U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes on approximately $742.7 million of foreign subsidiaries' undistributed earnings as of May 31, 2009, because such earnings have been retained and reinvested by the subsidiaries. Accordingly, no provision has been made for U.S. or foreign withholding taxes, which may become payable if undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries were paid to us as dividends. The additional income taxes and applicable withholding taxes that would result had such earnings actually been repatriated are not practically determinable.

## 20) Earnings Per Share of Common Stock

Our basic earnings per share calculation is based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Our diluted earnings per share calculation is based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding adjusted for the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding had all potentially dilutive common shares been issued. Potentially dilutive shares of common stock include stock options, nonvested share awards and shares issuable under our employee stock purchase plan, as well as shares of common stock that would have been issued pursuant to the assumed conversion of our convertible notes. Since the potentially dilutive shares related to the convertible notes are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share through the date they were converted to common stock, the related interest expense, net of tax, is added back to net earnings, as this interest would not have been paid if the convertible notes had been converted to common stock. Nonvested market-based stock awards and nonvested performance-based awards are included in the average diluted shares outstanding each period if established market or performance criteria have been met at the end of the respective periods.

For the years ended May 31, 2009 and 2008, approximately 828,000 and 431,000 shares of stock, respectively, granted under stock-based compensation plans were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS, as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.



The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock:

<table><tr><td>Year ended May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands, except per share amounts)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Shares Outstanding</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>For computation of basic earnings per share of common stock</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Weighted-average shares — used for basic earnings per share</td><td>126,373</td><td>120,151</td><td>118,179</td></tr><tr><td>For computation of diluted earnings per share of common stock</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net issuable common share equivalents</td><td>1,041</td><td>2,355</td><td>2,498</td></tr><tr><td>Additional shares issuable assuming conversion of convertible securities</td><td>841</td><td>8,033</td><td>8,034</td></tr><tr><td>Total shares for diluted earnings per share</td><td>128,255</td><td>130,539</td><td>128,711</td></tr><tr><td>Net Income</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net income applicable to shares of common stock for basic earnings per share</td><td>$ 119,616</td><td>$ 47,709</td><td>$ 208,289</td></tr><tr><td>Add: Income effect of contingently issuable shares</td><td>280</td><td>3,065</td><td>3,085</td></tr><tr><td>Net income applicable to shares of common stock for diluted earnings per share</td><td>$ 119,896</td><td>$ 50,774</td><td>$ 211,374</td></tr><tr><td>Basic Earnings Per Share of Common Stock</td><td>$ 0.95</td><td>$ 0.40</td><td>$ 1.76</td></tr><tr><td>Diluted Earnings Per Share of Common Stock</td><td>$ 0.93</td><td>$ 0.39</td><td>$ 1.64</td></tr></table>

## 21) Other Recent Accounting Pronouncements

SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R),” requires an employer to recognize a net liability or asset and an offsetting adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income to report the funded status of defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans. In accordance with the transition requirements of this pronouncement, we adopted the funded-status provisions in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 31, 2007. Separately, SFAS No. 158 also requires employers to measure plan assets and obligations at their fiscal year-end balance sheet date. We early-adopted the measurement date provisions of SFAS No. 158 for defined benefit plans as of June 1, 2007, with the exception of certain newly-added plans associated with acquisitions completed during fiscal 2007, for which we had already elected to apply a May 31, 2007 measurement date. Please refer to Note G, “Pension Plans,” for further details.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS No. 157 clarifies the definition of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands the disclosures on fair value measurements. We adopted SFAS No. 157 as of June 1, 2008. See page 37 for the disclosures required by this statement. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

As of June 1, 2008, we adopted SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115,” which provides companies with the option to measure, at fair value, certain financial instruments and other items that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. The election is made on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable. The adoption of FASB Statement No. 159 had no impact on our financial statements.

We adopted Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 06-4 (EITF 06-4), "Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements," as of June 1, 2008. This Issue addresses the recognition of a liability and related compensation costs for endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangements that provide a benefit to an employee that extends to postretirement periods. We elected to adopt the provisions of this Issue as a change in accounting principle through a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings. Our adoption of these provisions did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

We adopted EITF 06-11, “Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards,” as of June 1, 2008. This Issue addresses recognition of income tax benefits received on certain dividend payments accounted for under FASB Statement No. 123(R). The Task Force reached a consensus that the realized income tax benefits associated with those dividends should be recognized in additional paid-in capital. Our adoption of the provisions of this Issue was prospective and did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations,” and SFAS No. 160, “Accounting and Reporting of Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51.” SFAS No. 141(R) and SFAS No. 160 are required to be adopted simultaneously. Under SFAS No. 141(R), upon initially obtaining control of another entity or business, an acquirer will recognize 100% of the fair values of assets acquired, including goodwill, and liabilities assumed, with limited exceptions, even if the acquirer has not acquired 100% of the target. Also, under SFAS No. 141(R), transaction costs will no longer be considered part of the fair value of an acquisition, and will be expensed as incurred. SFAS No. 160 requires entities to report noncontrolling (minority) interests in subsidiaries as equity in the Consolidated Financial Statements. We will adopt the provisions of these statements for our fiscal year ending May 31, 2010. The impact of the adoption will depend on the nature and significance of any future acquisitions subject to this statement.

In May 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash Upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement).” The FSP requires the issuer of certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion to separately account for liability and equity components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. The FSP is effective for our fiscal year ending May 31, 2010. Subsequent to the end of our



fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, we called for redemption all of our outstanding Senior Convertible Notes due May 13, 2033. However, the transition guidance of the FSP requires retrospective application to all years presented. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this FSP may have on our financial statements upon retrospective application.

In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities.” The FSP requires all shares that qualify as participating securities prior to vesting to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two-class method. Upon adoption, the provisions of this FSP are required to be retrospectively applied to all earnings per share data presented. The FSP is effective beginning with our first interim period for fiscal 2010. We are currently evaluating the impact this pronouncement may have on our financial statements.

## NOTE B — BORROWINGS

A description of long-term debt follows:

<table><tr><td>May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Unsecured 4.45% senior notes due October 15, 2009(1)</td><td>$ 163,715</td><td>$ 200,000</td></tr><tr><td>Unsecured 6.25% senior notes due December 15, 2013</td><td>200,000</td><td>200,000</td></tr><tr><td>Unsecured 6.50% senior notes due February 14, 2018(2)</td><td>246,785</td><td>246,416</td></tr><tr><td>Unsecured $297,000 face value at maturity 2.75% senior convertible notes due May 13, 2033</td><td></td><td>150,214</td></tr><tr><td>Unsecured 6.70% senior notes due November 1, 2015(3)</td><td>150,000</td><td>150,000</td></tr><tr><td>Revolving credit agreement for $400,000 with a syndicate of banks, through December 29, 2011. Interest, which is tied to LIBOR, averaged 2.50% for U.S. dollar denominated debt and 2.80% for Sterling Pound denominated debt at May 31, 2009</td><td>158,904</td><td>110,777</td></tr><tr><td>Accounts receivable securitization program for $150,000 with two banks, through April 6, 2012</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Other obligations, including capital leases, and unsecured notes payable at various rates of interest due in installments through 2011</td><td>11,438</td><td>16,214</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>930,842</td><td>1,073,621</td></tr><tr><td>Less current portion</td><td>168,547</td><td>6,934</td></tr><tr><td>Total Long-Term Debt, Less Current Maturities</td><td>$ 762,295</td><td>$ 1,066,687</td></tr></table>

(1) We entered into an interest rate swap, which has the effect of converting this fixed-rate note to variable rates based on the six-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The weighted-average effective rate was 1.74% as of May 31, 2009.

(2) The $250.0 million face amount of the notes due 2018 is adjusted for the amortization of the original issue discount, which approximated $3.2 million and $3.6 million at May 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The original issue discount effectively reduced the ultimate proceeds from the financing. The effective interest rate on the notes, including the amortization of the discount, is 6.704% for both years presented.

(3) We entered into a cross-currency swap, which fixed the interest and principal payments in euros, resulting in an effective fixed-rate borrowing of 5.31%.

The aggregate maturities of long-term debt for the five years subsequent to May 31, 2009 are as follows: 2010 — $168.5 million; 2011 — $1.2 million; 2012 — $159.7 million; 2013 — $0.8 million; 2014 — $200.7 million; and thereafter $399.9 million. Additionally, at May 31, 2009, we had unused lines of credit totaling $367.3 million.

On September 30, 2004, we issued and sold $200.0 million of 4.45% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2009, which we concurrently swapped back to floating interest rate debt. As of May 31, 2009 and 2008, the fair value of this interest-rate swap, which was in an asset position for both years presented, was $2.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

In December 2003, we issued and sold $200.0 million of 6.25% Senior Notes due 2013 as a means of refinancing. On February 20, 2008, we issued and sold $250.0 million of 6.50% Senior Notes due February 15, 2018. The net proceeds of the sale, approximating $244.7 million, were used to repay $100.0 million of our Unsecured Senior Notes due March 1, 2008; $125.0 million outstanding principal under our accounts receivable securitization program; and $19.0 million in short-term borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

The 2.75% Convertible Notes due May 13, 2033 were convertible into 8,034,355 shares of our common stock at a price of $18.68 per share, subject to adjustment, during any fiscal quarter in which the closing price of the common stock was greater than $22.41 per share for at least 20 trading days, within the 30 consecutive trading day period on the last trading day of the calendar quarter. The Notes were also convertible during any period in which the credit rating of the Notes was below a specified level or if



specified corporate transactions had occurred. During the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the 2.75% Notes became eligible for conversion based upon the price of our common stock. On June 13, 2008, we called for the redemption of all of our outstanding Convertible Notes on the effective date of July 14, 2008 (the "Redemption Date"). Prior to the Redemption Date, virtually all of the holders had already converted their Convertible Notes into 8,030,455 shares of our common stock, or 27.0517 shares of common stock for each 1,000 Face Value Convertible Note they held. Fractional shares from the conversion were paid in cash.

On October 19, 2005, RPM United Kingdom G.P., our indirect wholly-owned finance subsidiary, issued and sold $150.0 million of 6.70% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2015, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by us. Concurrent with the issuance of the 6.70% Senior Unsecured Notes, RPM United Kingdom G.P. entered into a cross-currency swap, which fixed the interest and principal payments in euros for the life of the Senior Unsecured Notes and resulted in an effective euro fixed-rate borrowing of 5.31%. As of May 31, 2009 and 2008, the fair value of this cross-currency swap was $21.7 million and $32.5 million, respectively, which is reflected in other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Our $400.0 million five-year revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Facility") will be used for working capital needs and general corporate purposes, including acquisitions. The Credit Facility provides for borrowings in U.S. dollars and several foreign currencies and also provides sublimits for the issuance of letters of credit in an aggregate amount of up to $35.0 million and a swing-line of up to $20.0 million for short-term borrowings of less than 15 days. In addition, the size of the Credit Facility may be expanded, subject to lender approval, upon our request by up to an additional $175.0 million, thus potentially expanding the Credit Facility to $575.0 million.

On May 29, 2009, we entered into an amendment to our Credit Facility agreement with our lenders. Under the amendment, we are required to comply with various customary affirmative and negative covenants. These include financial covenants requiring us to maintain certain leverage and interest coverage ratios. The definition of EBITDA has been amended to add back the sum of all (i) non-cash charges relating to the writedown or impairment of goodwill and other intangibles during the applicable period, (ii) other non-cash charges up to an aggregate of $25.0 million during such applicable period and (iii) one-time cash charges incurred during the period from June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2010, but only up to an aggregate of not more than $25.0 million during such applicable period. The interest coverage ratio is calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter for the four fiscal quarters then ended. The minimum required consolidated interest coverage ratio, EBITDA to interest expense, remains 3.50 to 1 under the amendment, but allowance of the add-backs referred to above has the effect of making this convenant less restrictive. Under the terms of the leverage covenant, we may not permit our consolidated indebtedness at any date to exceed 55% of the sum of such indebtedness and our consolidated shareholders' equity on such date, and may not permit the indebtedness of our domestic subsidiaries (determined on a combined basis and excluding indebtedness to us and indebtedness incurred pursuant to permitted receivables securitizations) to exceed 15% of our consolidated shareholders' equity. This amendment also added a fixed charge coverage covenant beginning with our fiscal quarter ending August 31, 2009. Under the fixed charge coverage covenant, the ratio of our consolidated EBITDA for any four-fiscal-quarter-period to the sum of our consolidated interest expense, income taxes paid in cash (other than taxes on non-recurring gains), capital expenditures, scheduled principal payments on our amortizing indebtedness (other than indebtedness scheduled to be repaid at maturity) and dividends paid in cash (or, for testing periods ending on or before May 31, 2010, 70% of dividends paid in cash), in each case for such four-fiscal-quarter period, may not be less than 1.00 to 1. This amendment also includes a temporary, one-year restriction on certain mergers, asset dispositions and acquisitions, and contains customary representations and warranties.

On April 7, 2009, we replaced our $125.0 million accounts receivable securitization program, under which we had no outstanding balance and which was set to expire on May 7, 2009, with a new, three-year, $150.0 million accounts receivable securitization program (the "AR program"). The AR program, which was established with two banks for certain of our subsidiaries ("originating subsidiaries"), contemplates that the originating subsidiaries will sell certain of their accounts receivable to RPM Funding Corporation, a wholly-owned SPE, which will then transfer undivided interests in such receivables to the participating banks. Once transferred to the SPE, such receivables are owned in their entirety by the SPE and are not available to satisfy claims of our creditors or creditors of the originating subsidiaries until the obligations owing to the participating banks have been paid in full. Transactions under the AR program do not constitute a form of off-balance sheet financing. The AR program increases our liquidity by $25.0 million, but increases our financing costs due to higher market rates. The amounts available to borrow under the AR program are subject to changes in the credit ratings of our customers, customer concentration levels or certain characteristics of the underlying accounts receivable, and therefore at certain times we may not be able to fully access the $150.0 million of funding under the AR program. At May 31, 2009, approximately $147.9 million was available under this AR program.

We are subject to the same leverage, interest coverage and fixed charge coverage covenants under the AR program as those contained in our Credit Facility. On May 29, 2009, we also entered into an amendment to our AR program. Included in the amendment were the same amendments to the definition of EBITDA, and identical reduction in the maximum consolidated leverage ratio and the same fixed charge coverage covenants as were included in our Credit Facility amendment, as outlined above.

As of May 31, 2009, we were in compliance with all covenants contained in each of our credit agreements, including the leverage and interest coverage ratio covenants. At that date, our leverage ratio was 44.9% and our interest coverage ratio was 5.66:1. Additionally, in accordance with these covenants, at May 31, 2009, our domestic subsidiaries indebtedness did not exceed 15% of consolidated shareholders' equity as of that date.



## NOTE C — INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes is calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which requires the recognition of deferred income taxes using the liability method.

Income (loss) before income taxes as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Income consisted of the following for the periods indicated:

<table><tr><td>Year Ended May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States</td><td>$ 90,425</td><td>$ (94,164)</td><td>$ 215,859</td></tr><tr><td>Foreign</td><td>90,443</td><td>133,218</td><td>91,676</td></tr><tr><td>Income Before Income Taxes</td><td>$ 180,868</td><td>$ 39,054</td><td>$ 307,535</td></tr></table>

Provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following for the periods indicated:

<table><tr><td>Year Ended May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Current:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>U.S. federal</td><td>$ 27,743</td><td>$ 19,793</td><td>$ 28,276</td></tr><tr><td>State and local</td><td>3,764</td><td>8,145</td><td>7,007</td></tr><tr><td>Foreign</td><td>27,277</td><td>37,295</td><td>31,223</td></tr><tr><td>Total Current</td><td>58,784</td><td>65,233</td><td>66,506</td></tr><tr><td>Deferred:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>U.S. federal</td><td>3,347</td><td>(69,643)</td><td>36,455</td></tr><tr><td>State and local</td><td>(2,617)</td><td>(3,039)</td><td>(264)</td></tr><tr><td>Foreign</td><td>1,738</td><td>(1,206)</td><td>(3,451)</td></tr><tr><td>Total Deferred</td><td>2,468</td><td>(73,888)</td><td>32,740</td></tr><tr><td>Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes</td><td>$ 61,252</td><td>$ (8,655)</td><td>$ 99,246</td></tr></table>

The significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of May 31, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:

<table><tr><td></td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Deferred income tax assets related to:</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Inventories</td><td>$ 7,237</td><td>$ 7,572</td></tr><tr><td>Allowance for losses</td><td>6,344</td><td>759</td></tr><tr><td>Accrued compensation and benefits</td><td>49,011</td><td>30,920</td></tr><tr><td>Asbestos-related liabilities</td><td>173,552</td><td>196,413</td></tr><tr><td>Accrued other expenses</td><td>11,771</td><td>2,041</td></tr><tr><td>Other long-term liabilities</td><td>26,608</td><td>24,062</td></tr><tr><td>Net operating loss and credit carryforwards</td><td>26,032</td><td>30,898</td></tr><tr><td>Total Deferred Income Tax Assets</td><td>300,555</td><td>292,665</td></tr><tr><td>Less: valuation allowances</td><td>(24,056)</td><td>(23,222)</td></tr><tr><td>Net Deferred Income Tax Assets</td><td>276,499</td><td>269,443</td></tr><tr><td>Deferred income tax (liabilities) related to:</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Depreciation</td><td>(53,888)</td><td>(54,754)</td></tr><tr><td>Pension and other postretirement benefits</td><td>(5,190)</td><td>(7,531)</td></tr><tr><td>Amortization of intangibles</td><td>(104,196)</td><td>(107,566)</td></tr><tr><td>Total Deferred Income Tax (Liabilities)</td><td>(163,274)</td><td>(169,851)</td></tr><tr><td>Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net</td><td>$ 113,225</td><td>$ 99,592</td></tr></table>



At May 31, 2009, we had U.S. federal foreign tax credit carryforwards of approximately $9.6 million, which expire starting in 2012. Additionally we had approximately $7.5 million of state net operating loss carryforwards that expire at various dates beginning in 2010 and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $52.3 million at May 31, 2009, of which approximately $5.2 million will expire at various dates beginning in 2010 and approximately $47.1 million that have an indefinite carryforward period. These net operating loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards may be used to offset a portion of future taxable income and, thereby, reduce or eliminate our U.S. federal, state or foreign income taxes otherwise payable.
We have determined, based on the available evidence, that it is uncertain whether future taxable income of certain of our foreign subsidiaries, as well as anticipated foreign source income, will be significant enough to recognize certain of these deferred tax assets. As a result, valuation allowances of approximately $24.1 million and $23.2 million have been recorded as of May 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Valuation allowances relate to U.S. federal foreign tax credit carryforwards, certain foreign net operating losses and net foreign deferred tax assets. A portion of the valuation allowance is associated with deferred tax assets recorded in purchase accounting. In accordance with SFAS No. 141, any reversal of a valuation allowance that was recorded in purchase accounting has reduced goodwill.

The following table reconciles income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate against income (loss) before income taxes to the provision (benefit) for income taxes:

<table><tr><td>Year Ended May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Income tax expense (benefit) at the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate</td><td>$ 63,304</td><td>$ 13,669</td><td>$ 107,637</td></tr><tr><td>Impact of foreign operations</td><td>(11,285)</td><td>(23,478)</td><td>(11,627)</td></tr><tr><td>Nondeductible impairment of goodwill</td><td>5,230</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit</td><td>746</td><td>3,319</td><td>4,383</td></tr><tr><td>Tax benefits from the domestic manufacturing deduction</td><td>(1,018)</td><td>(1,894)</td><td>(1,352)</td></tr><tr><td>Nondeductible business expense</td><td>1,490</td><td>1,591</td><td>1,516</td></tr><tr><td>Valuation allowance</td><td>3,252</td><td>(1,614)</td><td>2,527</td></tr><tr><td>Other</td><td>(467)</td><td>(248)</td><td>(3,838)</td></tr><tr><td>Provision (Benefit) for Income Tax Expense</td><td>$ 61,252</td><td>$ (8,655)</td><td>$ 99,246</td></tr><tr><td>Effective Income Tax Rate</td><td>33.9%</td><td>(22.2)%</td><td>32.3%</td></tr></table>

On June 1, 2007, we adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" ("FIN 48"). As required, the cumulative effect of applying this interpretation has been recorded as a $1.7 million decrease to retained earnings. Our unrecognized tax benefits upon adoption of FIN 48 were $2.8 million, of which $1.9 million would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized. In conjunction with the adoption of FIN 48, unrecognized tax benefits have been classified as other long-term liabilities unless expected to be paid in one year.

We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense, consistent with our accounting method prior to adopting FIN 48. For the years ended May 31, 2009 and 2008, the accrual for interest and penalties was $1.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes the activity related to unrecognized tax benefits:

<table><tr><td>(In millions)</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Balance at June 1</td><td>$3.2</td><td>$2.8</td></tr><tr><td>Additions based on tax positions related to current year</td><td></td><td>0.4</td></tr><tr><td>Additions for tax positions of prior years</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Reductions for tax positions of prior years</td><td>(0.2)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Settlements</td><td>(0.2)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Balance at May 31</td><td>$2.8</td><td>$3.2</td></tr></table>

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized, was $2.0 million at May 31, 2009 and $2.4 million at May 31, 2008. We do not anticipate any significant changes to the total unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.

We file income tax returns in the U.S. and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. As of May 31, 2009 we are subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for the fiscal years 2006 through 2009. In addition, with limited exceptions, we are subject to state and local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for the fiscal years 2003 through 2009. We are currently subject to an Internal Revenue Service audit for the fiscal 2007 and 2008 tax years. We do not expect the results of this examination to have a material impact on the financial statements.



## NOTE D — COMMON STOCK

On April 21, 2009, our board of directors adopted a new Stockholder Rights Plan to replace the rights plan that was originally adopted in 1999 and expired in May 2009. The new plan is substantively similar to its predecessor. Under the new plan, our board declared a dividend distribution of one right for each outstanding share of our common stock, payable May 11, 2009. The rights will initially trade together with shares of our common stock and will not be exercisable. The rights generally will become exercisable and allow the holder to acquire shares of our common stock at a discounted price if a person or group acquires 15% or more of our outstanding shares. Rights held by persons who exceed the applicable threshold will be void. Under certain circumstances, the rights will entitle the holder to buy shares in an acquiring entity at a discounted price. Our board may, at its option, redeem all rights for $0.001 per right, generally at any time prior to the rights becoming exercisable. The rights will expire May 11, 2019, unless earlier redeemed, exchanged or amended by the board. The new plan specifically provides that our board will review the status of the new plan at the end of five years to determine if any such action should be taken.

## NOTE E — STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Effective June 1, 2006, we adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” utilizing the modified-prospective method of accounting. Stock-based compensation represents the cost related to stock-based awards granted to our employees and directors; these awards include restricted stock, stock options and SARs. We measure stock-based compensation cost at the date of grant, based on the estimated fair value of the award. We recognize the cost as expense on a straight-line basis (net of estimated forfeitures) over the related vesting period.

The following table represents total stock-based compensation expense included in our Consolidated Statements of Income:

<table><tr><td>Year ended May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Selling, general and administrative expense</td><td>$ 8,008</td><td>$ 13,396</td><td>$ 10,509</td></tr><tr><td>Income tax (benefit)</td><td>(2,622)</td><td>(4,074)</td><td>(3,381)</td></tr><tr><td>Total stock-based compensation expense</td><td>$ 5,386</td><td>$ 9,322</td><td>$ 7,128</td></tr></table>

Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards at May 31, 2009 was $3.5 million, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately three years.

We grant stock-based incentive awards to our employees and/or our directors under various share-based compensation plans. Plans that provide for stock option grants or share-based payment awards include the 1996 Key Employees Stock Option Plan (the "1996 Plan") and the 2004 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan (the "Omnibus Plan"), which includes provisions for grants of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance stock, performance stock units and SARs. Other plans, which provide for restricted stock grants only, include the 2003 Restricted Stock Plan for Directors (the "2003 Plan") and the 2007 Restricted Stock Plan (the "2007 Plan"). The 2007 Plan succeeded the 1997 Restricted Stock Plan ("1997 Plan"), which expired by its terms at May 31, 2007.

## Stock Option Plans

Stock options are awards which allow our employees to purchase shares of our common stock at a fixed price. We grant stock options at an exercise price equal to the stock price on the date of the grant. The fair value of stock options and SARs granted is estimated as of the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
Effective June 1, 2006, we adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” utilizing the modified-prospective method of accounting. Stock-based compensation represents the cost related to stock-based awards granted to our employees and directors; these awards include restricted stock, stock options and SARs. We measure stock-based compensation cost at the date of grant, based on the estimated fair value of the award. We recognize the cost as expense on a straight-line basis (net of estimated forfeitures) over the related vesting period.

Our common stock at our discretion for general corporate purposes. Our intention with regard to this program is to limit our repurchases only to amounts required to offset dilution created by stock issued in connection with our equity-based compensation plans, or approximately one to two million shares per year. As a result of this authorization, we may repurchase shares from time to time in the open market or in private transactions at various times and in amounts and for prices that we deem appropriate, subject to insider trading rules and other securities law restrictions. The timing of our purchases has depended upon, and will continue to depend upon, prevailing market conditions, alternative uses of capital and other factors. We may limit or terminate the repurchase program at any time. During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009, we repurchased approximately 2.4 million shares of our common stock at a cost of approximately $43.4 million, or an average cost of $18.41 per share, under this program. There was no activity under this program during fiscal 2008.

<table><tr><td></td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>$ 8,008</td><td>$ 13,396</td><td>$ 10,509</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>(2,622)</td><td>(4,074)</td><td>(3,381)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>$ 5,386</td><td>$ 9,322</td><td>$ 7,128</td><td></td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td>Year Ended May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>Risk-free interest rate</td><td>3.9%</td><td>4.5%</td><td>4.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Expected life of option</td><td>7.4 yrs</td><td>7.5 yrs</td><td>6.7 yrs</td></tr><tr><td>Expected dividend yield</td><td>5.7%</td><td>3.3%</td><td>3.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Expected volatility rate</td><td>28.4%</td><td>26.7%</td><td>27.4%</td></tr></table>

The Black-Scholes option pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

The expected life of options granted is derived from the input of the option-pricing model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Expected volatility rates are based on historical volatility of shares of our common stock.

The 1996 Plan, which expired by its terms on August 15, 2006, provided for the granting of stock options for up to 9,000,000 shares. Stock options were granted to employees and directors at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock at the date of grant. These options are generally exercisable cumulatively in equal annual installments commencing one year from the grant date, and have expiration dates ranging from October 2009 to October 2014. Compensation cost for these awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the related vesting period. The total fair value of shares



vested during the year ended May 31, 2009 was $0.5 million. Shares of common stock under option are not eligible for dividend payments until the shares are exercised.

The Omnibus Plan was approved by our stockholders on October 8, 2004, and is intended to be the primary stock-based award program for covered employees. A wide variety of stock and stock-based awards, as well as dollar-denominated performance-based awards, may be granted under the Omnibus Plan. A total of 6,000,000 shares of our common stock may be subject to awards under the Omnibus Plan. Of the 6,000,000 shares of common stock issuable under the Omnibus Plan, any number of shares that remain available after “full-value” awards are granted, or up to a maximum of 6,000,000 shares, may be in the form of SARs grants or other types of awards other than “full-value” awards such as restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards, performance share awards or performance unit awards. SARs are issued at fair value at the date of grant, have up to ten-year terms and have graded-vesting terms over four years. Compensation cost for these awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the related vesting period. Currently all SARs outstanding are to be settled with stock. As of May 31, 2009, there were 2,000,000 SARs outstanding.

The following table summarizes option and share-based payment activity (including SARs) under these plans during the three fiscal years ended May 31:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2"></td><td colspan="2">2009</td><td colspan="2">2008</td><td colspan="2">2007</td></tr><tr><td>Weighted Average Exercise Price</td><td>Number of Shares Under Option</td><td>Weighted Average Exercise Price</td><td>Number of Shares Under Option</td><td>Weighted Average Exercise price</td><td>Number of Shares Under Option</td></tr><tr><td>Share-Based Payments</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands, except per share amounts)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Balance at June 1</td><td>$15.71</td><td>4,742</td><td>$14.67</td><td>4,950</td><td>$14.34</td><td>6,414</td></tr><tr><td>Options granted</td><td>$14.05</td><td>520</td><td>$22.88</td><td>600</td><td>$18.80</td><td>380</td></tr><tr><td>Options canceled/expired</td><td>$18.16</td><td>(55)</td><td>$15.58</td><td>(24)</td><td>$14.75</td><td>(43)</td></tr><tr><td>Options exercised</td><td>$12.04</td><td>(261)</td><td>$14.64</td><td>(784)</td><td>$14.37</td><td>(1,801)</td></tr><tr><td>Balance at May 31</td><td>$15.70</td><td>4,946</td><td>$15.71</td><td>4,742</td><td>$14.67</td><td>4,950</td></tr><tr><td>Exercisable at May 31</td><td>$14.90</td><td>3,719</td><td>$14.09</td><td>3,548</td><td>$13.73</td><td>3,630</td></tr></table>

At May 31, 2009, the aggregate intrinsic value and weighted-average remaining contractual life of options outstanding was $6.2 million and 4.9 years respectively, while the aggregate intrinsic value and weighted-average remaining contractual life of options exercisable was $5.6 million and 3.7 years, respectively. Stock options granted during the years ended May 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 were granted at exercise prices equivalent to the stock price on the date of grant and had weighted-average grant-date fair values of $2.40, $5.61 and $4.34, respectively.

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended May 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $1.6 million, $6.6 million and $12.8 million, respectively. There was a tax benefit of $0.3 million, $1.8 million and $3.7 million realized for the tax deductions from option exercises of the share-based payment for the year ended May 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

The fair values of all nonvested share-based payment awards have been calculated using the market value of the shares on the date of issuance. We anticipate that approximately 1.2 million shares at a weighted-average exercise price of $18.11 and a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 8.46 years will ultimately vest under these plans.

A summary of the status of our nonvested share-based payment awards as of May 31, 2009, and the changes during the year then-ended, is incorporated as follows:

## Nonvested Share-Based Payment Awards

<table><tr><td>(Shares in thousands)</td><td>Weighted Average Grant/Date Fair Value</td><td>Number of Shares Under Option</td><td>Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term</td></tr><tr><td>June 1, 2008</td><td>$ 4.94</td><td>1,194</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Granted</td><td>$ 2.37</td><td>520</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Vested</td><td>$ 4.69</td><td>(464)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Forfeited/expired</td><td>$ 5.71</td><td>(23)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>May 31, 2009</td><td>$ 3.93</td><td>1,227</td><td>8.46</td></tr></table>



## Restricted Stock Plans

We also grant stock-based awards, which may be made in the form of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance stock and performance stock units. These awards are granted to eligible employees or directors, and entitle the holder to shares of our common stock as the award vests. The fair value of the awards is determined and fixed based on the stock price at the date of grant. A description of our restricted stock plans follows.

Under the Omnibus Plan, as previously discussed, a total of 6,000,000 shares of our common stock may be subject to awards. Of the 6,000,000 shares of common stock issuable under the Omnibus Plan, up to 3,000,000 shares may be subject to "full-value" awards such as restricted stock, restricted stock unit, performance stock and performance stock unit awards. During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009, we granted 445,250 shares of performance-earned restricted stock under the Omnibus Plan at a weighted-average grant price of $14.05. The restricted stock cliff vests after three years. Nonvested restricted shares of common stock under the Omnibus Plan are eligible for dividend payments. In July 2007, performance-contingent restricted stock ("PCRS") awards were approved. PCRS awards were made pursuant to the Omnibus Plan and are contingent upon the level of attainment of performance goals for the three-year period from June 1, 2007 ending May 31, 2010. During the fiscal years ended May 31, 2009 and 2008, we did not grant any PCRS awards. During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2007, we granted PCRS awards covering 378,600 shares at a weighted-average price of $18.80 per share. Up to 758,078 shares of our common stock may be subject to awards under the Omnibus Plan.

The 2003 Plan was approved on October 10, 2003 by our stockholders, and was established primarily for the purpose of recruiting and retaining directors, and to align the interests of directors with the interests of our stockholders. Only directors who are not our employees are eligible to participate. Under the 2003 Plan, up to 500,000 shares of our common stock may be awarded, with awards cliff vesting over a three-year period. For the year ended May 31, 2009, 36,000 shares were granted at a weighted-average price of $14.05 per share, with 353,400 shares available for future grant. For the year ended May 31, 2008, 22,000 shares were granted at a weighted-average price of $22.88 per share. For the year ended May 31, 2007, 27,000 shares were granted at a weighted-average price of $18.80 per share. Unamortized deferred compensation expense relating to restricted stock grants for directors of $0.7 million at May 31, 2009, is being amortized over a three-year vesting period. Nonvested restricted shares of common stock under the 2003 Plan are eligible for dividend payments.

Under the 1997 Plan, a total of 38,149 shares were awarded at a weighted average price of $18.52 for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2007. The 1997 Plan expired by its terms at May 31, 2007, and was succeeded by the 2007 Plan. Under the 2007 Plan, up to 1,000,000 shares may be awarded to certain employees, generally subject to forfeiture. The shares vest upon the latter of attainment of age 55 and the fifth anniversary of the May 31st immediately preceding the date of the grant. During the year ended May 31, 2009, a total of 52,108 shares were awarded under the 2007 Plan at a weighted-average price of $20.26. During the year ended May 31, 2008, a total of 48,009 shares were awarded under the 2007 Plan at a weighted-average price of $23.47. As of May 31, 2009, 899,883 shares were available for future issuance under the 2007 Plan. At May 31, 2009, unamortized deferred compensation expense of $1.2 million relating to the 2007 Plan, and an additional $0.4 million remaining under the 1997 Plan, is being amortized over the applicable vesting period associated with each participant.

The following table summarizes the activity for all nonvested restricted shares during the year ended May 31, 2009:

Nonvested Restricted Shares

<table><tr><td>Shares in thousands</td><td>Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value</td><td>Number of Shares</td></tr><tr><td>June 1, 2008</td><td>$ 20.23</td><td>1,634</td></tr><tr><td>Granted</td><td>$ 14.68</td><td>535</td></tr><tr><td>Vested</td><td>$ 17.26</td><td>(334)</td></tr><tr><td>Forfeited/expired</td><td>$ 22.00</td><td>(40)</td></tr><tr><td>May 31, 2009</td><td>$ 19.09</td><td>1,795</td></tr></table>

The remaining weighted-average contractual term of nonvested restricted shares at May 31, 2009 is the same as the period over which the remaining cost of the awards will be recognized, which is approximately 1.4 years. The fair value of the nonvested restricted share awards have been calculated using the market value of the shares on the date of issuance. For the years ended May 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the weighted-average grant-date fair value for restricted share grants was $14.68, $23.16 and $18.78, respectively. The total fair value of shares that vested during the years ended May 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $5.8 million, $12.9 million and $0.8 million, respectively. We anticipate that approximately 1.8 million shares at a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $19.09 and a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 1.4 years will ultimately vest, based upon the unique terms and participants of each plan. Approximately 13,994 shares of restricted stock were vested at June 1, 2008, with 30,309 restricted shares vested as of May 31, 2009. The total intrinsic value of restricted shares converted during the years ended May 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $0.09 million, $8.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

Total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested awards of restricted shares of common stock was $11.2 million as of May 31, 2009. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years. We did not receive any cash from employees as a result of employee vesting and release of restricted shares for the year ended May 31, 2009.



## NOTE F — LEASES

We lease certain property, plant and equipment under long-term operating lease agreements, some of which provide for increased rental payments based upon increases in the cost-of-living index. The following table illustrates our future minimum lease commitments under all non-cancelable lease agreements, for each of the next five years and in the aggregate, as of May 31, 2009:

<table><tr><td colspan="2">May 31</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>$ 39,297</td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td>29,998</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>20,765</td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>15,241</td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td>11,622</td></tr><tr><td>Thereafter</td><td>53,125</td></tr><tr><td>Total Minimum Lease Commitments</td><td>$170,048</td></tr></table>

Total rental expense for all operating leases amounted to $40.4 million in fiscal 2009, $38.5 million in fiscal 2008 and $28.8 million in fiscal 2007.

## NOTE G — PENSION PLANS

We sponsor several pension plans for our employees, including our principal plan (the “Retirement Plan”), which is a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all domestic non-union employees. Pension benefits are provided for certain domestic union employees through separate plans. Employees of our foreign subsidiaries receive pension coverage, to the extent deemed appropriate, through plans that are governed by local statutory requirements.

The Retirement Plan provides benefits that are based upon years of service and average compensation with accrued benefits vesting after five years. Benefits for union employees are generally based upon years of service, or a combination of years of service and average compensation. Our pension funding policy is to contribute an amount on an annual basis that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes, using a different actuarial cost method and different assumptions from those used for financial reporting. For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2010, we expect to contribute approximately $10.8 million to the retirement plans in the U.S. and approximately $8.7 million to our foreign plans.

Net periodic pension cost consisted of the following for the year ended May 31:

<table><tr><td></td><td colspan="3">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="3">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>Service cost</td><td>$ 14,721</td><td>$ 14,240</td><td>$ 13,224</td><td>$ 3,033</td><td>$ 3,282</td><td>$ 3,135</td></tr><tr><td>Interest cost</td><td>11,907</td><td>10,296</td><td>9,063</td><td>7,655</td><td>6,545</td><td>5,095</td></tr><tr><td>Expected return on plan assets</td><td>(12,893)</td><td>(13,319)</td><td>(11,428)</td><td>(7,387)</td><td>(6,725)</td><td>(5,047)</td></tr><tr><td>Amortization of:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Prior service cost</td><td>342</td><td>240</td><td>193</td><td>4</td><td>16</td><td>22</td></tr><tr><td>Net actuarial losses recognized</td><td>2,652</td><td>1,415</td><td>2,397</td><td>1,243</td><td>1,509</td><td>1,803</td></tr><tr><td>Curtailment/settlement (gains) losses</td><td></td><td></td><td>65</td><td>(119)</td><td>(699)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net Pension Cost</td><td>$ 16,729</td><td>$ 12,872</td><td>$ 13,514</td><td>$ 4,429</td><td>$ 3,928</td><td>$ 5,008</td></tr></table>



The changes in benefit obligations and plan assets, as well as the funded status of our pension plans at May 31, 2009 and 2008, were as follows:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2">(In thousands)</td><td colspan="2">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="2">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Benefit obligation at beginning of year</td><td>$ 185,569</td><td>$ 177,920</td><td>$ 130,571</td><td>$ 123,580</td></tr><tr><td>Service cost</td><td>14,721</td><td>14,240</td><td>3,033</td><td>3,282</td></tr><tr><td>Interest cost</td><td>11,907</td><td>10,296</td><td>7,655</td><td>6,545</td></tr><tr><td>Service and interest cost during gap period*</td><td></td><td>6,100</td><td></td><td>2,252</td></tr><tr><td>Benefits paid</td><td>(10,463)</td><td>(14,985)</td><td>(6,072)</td><td>(4,937)</td></tr><tr><td>Participant contributions</td><td></td><td></td><td>815</td><td>883</td></tr><tr><td>Acquisitions and new plans</td><td></td><td></td><td>5,646</td><td>2,084</td></tr><tr><td>Plan amendments</td><td></td><td>1,208</td><td>62</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Actuarial (gains)</td><td>(9,095)</td><td>(9,210)</td><td>(20,608)</td><td>(14,887)</td></tr><tr><td>Settlements/Curtailments</td><td></td><td></td><td>(317)</td><td>(888)</td></tr><tr><td>Premiums paid</td><td></td><td></td><td>(67)</td><td>(58)</td></tr><tr><td>Currency exchange rate changes</td><td></td><td></td><td>(14,344)</td><td>12,715</td></tr><tr><td>Benefit Obligation at End of Year</td><td>$ 192,639</td><td>$ 185,569</td><td>$ 106,374</td><td>$ 130,571</td></tr><tr><td>Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year</td><td>$ 147,884</td><td>$ 143,798</td><td>$ 115,424</td><td>$ 94,359</td></tr><tr><td>Actual return on plan assets</td><td>(34,976)</td><td>8,588</td><td>(12,153)</td><td>1,291</td></tr><tr><td>Employer contributions</td><td>10,233</td><td>10,483</td><td>8,027</td><td>11,229</td></tr><tr><td>Participant contributions</td><td></td><td></td><td>815</td><td>883</td></tr><tr><td>Acquisitions</td><td></td><td></td><td>5,029</td><td>1,361</td></tr><tr><td>Benefits paid</td><td>(10,463)</td><td>(14,985)</td><td>(6,072)</td><td>(4,937)</td></tr><tr><td>Premiums paid</td><td></td><td></td><td>(67)</td><td>(58)</td></tr><tr><td>Currency exchange rate changes</td><td></td><td></td><td>(12,704)</td><td>11,296</td></tr><tr><td>Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year</td><td>$ 112,678</td><td>$ 147,884</td><td>$ 98,299</td><td>$ 115,424</td></tr><tr><td>(Deficit) of plan assets versus benefit obligations at end of year</td><td>$ (79,961)</td><td>$ (37,685)</td><td>$ (8,075)</td><td>$ (15,147)</td></tr><tr><td>Net Amount Recognized</td><td>$ (79,961)</td><td>$ (37,685)</td><td>$ (8,075)</td><td>$ (15,147)</td></tr><tr><td>Accumulated Benefit Obligation</td><td>$ 156,423</td><td>$ 142,408</td><td>$ 97,257</td><td>$ 114,576</td></tr></table>

* Adjustments resulting from the prior-year adoption of SFAS No. 158 measurement date provisions.

The fair value of the assets held by our pension plans has declined at May 31, 2009 since our previous measurement date at May 31, 2008, due primarily to the recent significant declines in the stock markets. As such, we have increased our recorded liability for the net underfunded status of our pension plans, and we expect pension expense in fiscal 2010 to increase from fiscal 2009. Any further declines in the value of our pension plan assets could require us to further increase our recorded liability for the net underfunded status of our pension plans and could also require accelerated and higher cash contributions to our pension plans.

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for the years ended May 31, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2">(In thousands)</td><td colspan="2">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="2">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Noncurrent assets</td><td>$     334</td><td></td><td>$     4,245</td><td>$     3,394</td></tr><tr><td>Current liabilities</td><td>(97)</td><td>(104)</td><td>(416)</td><td>(442)</td></tr><tr><td>Noncurrent liabilities</td><td>(79,864)</td><td>(37,915)</td><td>(11,904)</td><td>(18,099)</td></tr><tr><td>Net Amount Recognized</td><td>$ (79,961)</td><td>$ (37,685)</td><td>$ (8,075)</td><td>$ (15,147)</td></tr></table>



The following table summarizes the relationship between our plans' benefit obligations and assets:

<table><tr><td rowspan="3"></td><td colspan="4">U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">2009</td><td colspan="2">2008</td></tr><tr><td>Benefit Obligation</td><td>Plan Assets</td><td>Benefit Obligation</td><td>Plan Assets</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets</td><td>$ 192,639</td><td>$ 112,678</td><td>$ 182,142</td><td>$ 144,122</td></tr><tr><td>Plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets</td><td>156,423</td><td>112,678</td><td>1,864</td><td>1,305</td></tr><tr><td>Plans with assets in excess of projected benefit obligations</td><td></td><td></td><td>3,427</td><td>3,762</td></tr><tr><td>Plans with assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligations</td><td></td><td></td><td>140,544</td><td>146,579</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td rowspan="3"></td><td colspan="4">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">2009</td><td colspan="2">2008</td></tr><tr><td>Benefit Obligation</td><td>Plan Assets</td><td>Benefit Obligation</td><td>Plan Assets</td></tr><tr><td>(ln thousands)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets</td><td>$ 50,052</td><td>$ 37,731</td><td>$ 110,230</td><td>$ 91,689</td></tr><tr><td>Plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets</td><td>43,878</td><td>37,731</td><td>47,080</td><td>40,292</td></tr><tr><td>Plans with assets in excess of projected benefit obligations</td><td>56,322</td><td>60,568</td><td>20,341</td><td>23,735</td></tr><tr><td>Plans with assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligations</td><td>53,379</td><td>60,568</td><td>67,496</td><td>75,132</td></tr></table>

The following table presents the pre-tax net actuarial loss, prior service (costs) and transition assets/(obligations) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) not affecting retained earnings:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2"></td><td colspan="2">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="2">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Net actuarial loss</td><td>$ (79,291)</td><td>$ (43,169)</td><td>$ (20,675)</td><td>$ (26,343)</td></tr><tr><td>Prior service (costs)</td><td>(2,725)</td><td>(3,067)</td><td>(82)</td><td>(32)</td></tr><tr><td>Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income not affecting retained earnings</td><td>$ (82,016)</td><td>$ (46,236)</td><td>$ (20,757)</td><td>$ (26,375)</td></tr></table>

The following table includes the changes recognized in other comprehensive income:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2"></td><td colspan="2">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="2">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>(ln thousands)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Prior service cost</td><td>$</td><td>$ 1,208</td><td>$</td><td>$ 62</td></tr><tr><td>Net loss (gain) arising during the year*</td><td>38,774</td><td>11,157</td><td>(1,267)</td><td>(3,825)</td></tr><tr><td>Effect of exchange rates on amounts included in AOCI</td><td></td><td></td><td>(3,166)</td><td>672</td></tr><tr><td>Amounts recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Amortization or curtailment recognition of prior service credit (cost)</td><td>(342)</td><td>(240)</td><td>(4)</td><td>(204)</td></tr><tr><td>Amortization or settlement recognition of net gain (loss)</td><td>(2,652)</td><td>(1,415)</td><td>(1,243)</td><td>(1,510)</td></tr><tr><td>Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)</td><td>$ 35,780</td><td>$ 10,710</td><td>$ (5,618)</td><td>$ (4,867)</td></tr></table>

* Includes curtailment gains not recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost.

The following table presents the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of May 31, 2009 that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension cost, but will be recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Income during the fiscal year ending May 31, 2010:

<table><tr><td>(ln thousands)</td><td>U.S. Plans</td><td>Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>Net actuarial loss</td><td>$ (5,708)</td><td>$ (941)</td></tr><tr><td>Prior service (costs)</td><td>$ (351)</td><td>$ (9)</td></tr></table>

In measuring the projected benefit obligation and net periodic pension cost for our plans, we utilize actuarial valuations. These valuations include specific information pertaining to individual plan participants, such as salary, age and years of service, along with certain assumptions. The most significant assumptions applied include discount rates, expected return on plan assets and rate of compensation increases. We evaluate these assumptions, at a minimum, on an annual basis, and make required changes, as applicable. In developing our expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets, we consider the current and expected target asset allocations of the pension portfolio, as well as historical returns and future expectations for returns on various categories of plan assets.



The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine our year-end benefit obligations and net periodic pension cost under the plans:

<table><tr><td></td><td colspan="2">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="2">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>Year-End Benefit Obligations</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Discount rate</td><td>6.90%</td><td>6.50%</td><td>6.96%</td><td>5.88%</td></tr><tr><td>Rate of compensation increase</td><td>3.28%</td><td>3.78%</td><td>3.76%</td><td>3.97%</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td></td><td colspan="2">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="2">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>Net Periodic Pension Cost</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td><td>2009</td></tr><tr><td>Discount rate</td><td>6.50%</td><td>6.00%</td><td>5.75%</td><td>5.88%</td></tr><tr><td>Expected return on plan assets</td><td>8.75%</td><td>8.75%</td><td>8.75%</td><td>6.28%</td></tr><tr><td>Rate of compensation increase</td><td>3.78%</td><td>3.79%</td><td>3.73%</td><td>3.97%</td></tr></table>

The following tables illustrate the weighted-average actual and target allocation of plan assets:

<table><tr><td colspan="4">U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td></td><td colspan="2">Actual Asset Allocation</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Target Allocation as of May 31, 2009</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Equity securities</td><td>70%</td><td>68%</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Fixed income securities</td><td>25%</td><td>22%</td><td>21%</td></tr><tr><td>Cash</td><td></td><td>4%</td><td>4%</td></tr><tr><td>Other</td><td>5%</td><td>6%</td><td>5%</td></tr><tr><td>Total assets</td><td>100%</td><td>100%</td><td>100%</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td colspan="3">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td></td><td colspan="2">Actual Asset Allocation</td></tr><tr><td>Target Allocation as of May 31, 2009</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Equity securities</td><td>42%</td><td>43%</td></tr><tr><td>Fixed income securities</td><td>51%</td><td>50%</td></tr><tr><td>Cash</td><td>1%</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Property and other</td><td>6%</td><td>5%</td></tr><tr><td>Total assets</td><td>100%</td><td>100%</td></tr></table>

The primary objective for the investments of the Retirement Plan is to provide for long-term growth of capital without undue exposure to risk. This objective is accomplished by utilizing a strategy of equities, fixed income securities and cash equivalents in a mix that is conducive

## NOTE H — POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

We sponsor several, unfunded-health-care-benefit plans for certain of our retired employees as well as post-retirement life insurance for certain key employees. Eligibility for these benefits is based upon various requirements. The following table illustrates the effect on operations of these plans for the three years ended May 31, 2009:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2">(In thousands)</td><td colspan="3">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="3">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>Service cost — Benefits earned during this period</td><td>$ 3</td><td>$ 3</td><td>$</td><td>$ 358</td><td>$ 531</td><td>$ 468</td></tr><tr><td>Interest cost on the accumulated obligation</td><td>576</td><td>522</td><td>542</td><td>688</td><td>725</td><td>626</td></tr><tr><td>Amortization of prior service cost</td><td>(123)</td><td>(28)</td><td>(28)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Amortization of unrecognized losses</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>96</td><td>96</td></tr><tr><td>Net Periodic Postretirement Expense</td><td>$ 456</td><td>$ 494</td><td>$ 514</td><td>$ 1,046</td><td>$ 1,352</td><td>$ 1,190</td></tr></table>



The changes in the benefit obligations of the plans at May 31, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2">(In thousands)</td><td colspan="2">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="2">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at beginning of year</td><td>$ 6,952</td><td>$ 9,072</td><td>$ 11,772</td><td>$ 12,372</td></tr><tr><td>Service cost</td><td>3</td><td></td><td>358</td><td>531</td></tr><tr><td>Interest cost</td><td>576</td><td>522</td><td>688</td><td>725</td></tr><tr><td>Benefit payments</td><td>(700)</td><td>(736)</td><td>(264)</td><td>(262)</td></tr><tr><td>Medicare subsidy received</td><td>104</td><td>107</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Actuarial (gains)</td><td>(490)</td><td>(2,013)</td><td>(3,365)</td><td>(2,542)</td></tr><tr><td>Impact of new accounting standard*</td><td>2,139</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Currency exchange rate changes</td><td></td><td></td><td>(1,056)</td><td>948</td></tr><tr><td>Accumulated and accrued postretirement benefit obligation at end of year</td><td>$ 8,584</td><td>$ 6,952</td><td>$ 8,133</td><td>$ 11,772</td></tr></table>

* Represents the impact of our adoption of EITF 06-4. Please refer to Note A(21), “Other Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” for further information.

In determining the postretirement benefit amounts outlined above, measurement dates as of May 31 for each period were applied.

The following table presents the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for the years ended May 31, 2009 and 2008:

<table><tr><td></td><td colspan="2">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="2">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Current liabilities</td><td>$ (653)</td><td>$ (626)</td><td>$ (273)</td><td>$ (291)</td></tr><tr><td>Noncurrent liabilities</td><td>(7,931)</td><td>(6,326)</td><td>(7,860)</td><td>(11,481)</td></tr><tr><td>Net Amount Recognized</td><td>$ (8,584)</td><td>$ (6,952)</td><td>$ (8,133)</td><td>$ (11,772)</td></tr></table>

The following table presents the pre-tax net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service credits recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) not affecting retained earnings:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2">(In thousands)</td><td colspan="2">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="2">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Net actuarial gain (loss)</td><td>$ 2,201</td><td>$ 1,806</td><td>$ 3,055</td><td>$ (340)</td></tr><tr><td>Prior service credits</td><td>210</td><td>239</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income not affecting retained earnings</td><td>$ 2,411</td><td>$ 2,045</td><td>$ 3,055</td><td>$ (340)</td></tr></table>

The following table includes the changes we recognized in other comprehensive income:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2">(In thousands)</td><td colspan="2">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="2">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net loss (gain) arising during the year*</td><td>$ (490)</td><td>$ (2,012)</td><td>$ (3,696)</td><td>$ (2,361)</td></tr><tr><td>Effect of exchange rates on amounts included in AOCI</td><td></td><td></td><td>301</td><td>24</td></tr><tr><td>Amounts recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Amortization or curtailment recognition of prior service credit (cost)</td><td>28</td><td>28</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Amortization or settlement recognition of net gain (loss)</td><td>96</td><td></td><td></td><td>(89)</td></tr><tr><td>Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)</td><td>$ (366)</td><td>$ (1,984)</td><td>$ (3,395)</td><td>$ (2,426)</td></tr></table>

* Includes curtailment gains not recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost.

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine our year-end benefit obligations and net periodic postretirement benefit costs under the plans:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2">Year-End Benefit Obligations</td><td colspan="2">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="2">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Discount rate</td><td>6.90%</td><td>6.50%</td><td>8.00%</td><td>6.50%</td></tr><tr><td>Current healthcare cost trend rate</td><td>8.60%</td><td>8.50%</td><td>10.00%</td><td>6.50%</td></tr><tr><td>Ultimate healthcare cost trend rate</td><td>4.50%</td><td>5.00%</td><td>5.00%</td><td>4.50%</td></tr><tr><td>Year ultimate healthcare cost trend rate will be realized</td><td>2029</td><td>2015</td><td>2024</td><td>2012</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost</td><td colspan="2">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="2">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td><td>2009</td></tr><tr><td>Discount rate</td><td>6.50%</td><td>6.00%</td><td>6.00%</td><td>6.50%</td></tr><tr><td>Healthcare cost trend rate</td><td>8.50%</td><td>9.00%</td><td>9.50%</td><td>6.50%</td></tr><tr><td>Ultimate healthcare cost trend rate</td><td>5.00%</td><td>5.00%</td><td>5.00%</td><td>4.50%</td></tr><tr><td>Year ultimate healthcare cost trend rate will be realized</td><td>2015</td><td>2015</td><td>2012</td><td>2012</td></tr></table>



Increasing or decreasing current healthcare cost trend rates by 1% would affect our accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and net postretirement expense by the following amounts for the years ended May 31, 2009 and 2008:

<table><tr><td></td><td colspan="2">U.S. Plans</td><td colspan="2">Non-U.S. Plans</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>1% Increase in trend rate</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Accumulated Benefit Obligation</td><td>$ 488</td><td>$ 540</td><td>$ 1,430</td><td>$ 2,901</td></tr><tr><td>Postretirement Cost</td><td>35</td><td>46</td><td>135</td><td>371</td></tr><tr><td>1% Decrease in trend rate</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Accumulated Benefit Obligation</td><td>$ (432)</td><td>$ (477)</td><td>$ (1,138)</td><td>$ (1,902)</td></tr><tr><td>Postretirement Cost</td><td>(31)</td><td>(40)</td><td>(260)</td><td>(149)</td></tr></table>

We expect to pay approximately $1.0 million in estimated postretirement benefits in each of the next five years. In the five years thereafter (2015-2019) we expect to pay a cumulative total of $6.5 million.

The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the “Act”), was signed into law on December 8, 2003. The Act provides for prescription drug benefits under Medicare Part D and contains a subsidy to plan sponsors who provide “actuarially equivalent” prescription drug plans. Our actuary has determined that the prescription drug benefit provided by our postretirement plan is considered to be actuarially equivalent to the benefits provided under the Act for all years since inception.

## NOTE I — CONTINGENCIES AND LOSS RESERVES

Accrued loss reserves and asbestos-related liabilities consist of the following:

<table><tr><td>May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Accrued product liability reserves</td><td>$ 51,453</td><td>$ 56,500</td></tr><tr><td>Accrued warranty reserves</td><td>18,993</td><td>8,055</td></tr><tr><td>Accrued environmental reserves</td><td>6,947</td><td>7,426</td></tr><tr><td>Accrued loss reserves — current</td><td>77,393</td><td>71,981</td></tr><tr><td>Asbestos-related liabilities — current</td><td>65,000</td><td>65,000</td></tr><tr><td>Total Reserves — Current</td><td>$ 142,393</td><td>$ 136,981</td></tr><tr><td>Accrued product liability reserves — noncurrent</td><td>$ 7,067</td><td>$ 8,518</td></tr><tr><td>Accrued environmental reserves — noncurrent</td><td>3,846</td><td>5,455</td></tr><tr><td>Accrued loss reserves — noncurrent</td><td>10,913</td><td>13,973</td></tr><tr><td>Asbestos-related liabilities — noncurrent</td><td>425,328</td><td>494,745</td></tr><tr><td>Total Reserves — Noncurrent</td><td>$ 436,241</td><td>$ 508,718</td></tr></table>

Certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, principally Bondex International, Inc. (collectively referred to as the subsidiaries), are defendants in various asbestos-related bodily injury lawsuits filed in various state courts with the vast majority of current claims pending in six states —Texas, Florida, Mississippi, Maryland, Illinois and Ohio. These cases generally seek unspecified damages for asbestos-related diseases based on alleged exposures to asbestos-containing products previously manufactured by our subsidiaries or others.

As of May 31, 2009, our subsidiaries had a total of 10,173 active asbestos cases, compared to a total of 11,202 cases as of May 31, 2008. For the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2009, our subsidiaries secured dismissals and/or settlements of 751 cases, compared to a total of 664 cases dismissed and/or settled for the quarter ended May 31, 2008. For the year ended May 31, 2009, our subsidiaries secured dismissals and/or settlements of 3,004 cases, compared to a total of 1,546 cases dismissed and/or settled for the year ended May 31, 2008.
Of the 3,004 cases that were dismissed during the year ended May 31, 2009, 1,420 were non-malignancies or unknown disease cases that had been maintained on an inactive docket in Ohio and were administratively dismissed by the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas during our second fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2008. These claims were dismissed without prejudice and may be refiled should the claimants involved be able to demonstrate disease in accordance with medical criteria laws established in the State of Ohio.

For the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2009, our subsidiaries made total payments of $17.2 million relating to asbestos cases, which included defense-related payments paid during the quarter of $6.5 million, compared to total payments of $15.0 million relating to asbestos cases during the quarter ended May 31, 2008, which included defense-related payments paid during the quarter of $7.7 million. For the year ended May 31, 2009, our subsidiaries made total payments of $69.4 million relating to asbestos cases, which included defense-related payments paid during the year of $26.2 million, compared to total payments of $82.6 million relating to asbestos cases during the year ended May 31, 2008, which included defense-related payments paid during the year of $39.7 million.



During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, one payment totaling $3.6 million was made to satisfy an adverse judgment in a previous trial that occurred in calendar 2006 in California. This payment, which included a significant amount of accrued pre-judgment interest as required by California law, was made on December 8, 2008, approximately two and a half years after the adverse verdict and after all post-trial and appellate remedies had been exhausted. Such satisfaction of judgment amounts are not included in incurred costs until available appeals are exhausted and the final payment amount is determined. As a result, the timing and amount of any such payments could have a significant impact on quarterly settlement costs.

During fiscal 2008, our subsidiaries incurred higher year-over-year, defense-related payments as a result of implementing various changes to our management and defense of asbestos claims, including a transition to a new claims intake and database service provider. To facilitate that transition and other related changes, we incurred duplicate defense-related payments approximating $3.0 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The transition was completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Excluding defense-related payments, the average payment made to settle or dismiss a case approximated $14,000 and $11,000 for each of the quarters ended May 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively; and $14,000 and $28,000 for each of the years ended May 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The amount and timing of dismissals and settlements can fluctuate significantly from period to period, resulting in volatility in the average cost to resolve a case in any given quarter or year. In addition, in some jurisdictions, cases may involve more than one individual claimant. As a result, settlement or dismissal payments on a per case basis are not necessarily reflective of the payment amounts on a per claimant basis. For example, the average amount paid to settle or dismiss a case can vary widely depending on a variety of factors, including the mix of malignancy and non-malignancy claimants and the amount of defense expenditures incurred during the period.

Estimating the future cost of asbestos-related contingent liabilities was and continues to be subject to many uncertainties that may change over time, including (i) the ultimate number of claims filed; (ii) the amounts required to resolve both currently known and future unknown claims; (iii) the amount of insurance, if any, available to cover such claims, including the outcome of coverage litigation against our subsidiaries' third-party insurers; (iv) future earnings and cash flow of our subsidiaries; (v) the impact of bankruptcies of other companies whose share of liability may be imposed on our subsidiaries under certain state liability laws; (vi) the unpredictable aspects of the litigation process including a changing trial docket and the jurisdictions in which trials are scheduled; (vii) the outcome of any such trials including judgments or jury verdicts, as a result of our more aggressive defense posture, which includes taking selective cases to verdict; (viii) the lack of specific information in many cases concerning exposure to products for which one of our subsidiaries is responsible and the claimants' diseases; (ix) potential changes in applicable federal and/or state law; and (x) the potential impact of various proposed structured settlement transactions or subsidiary bankruptcies by other companies, some of which are the subject of federal appellate court review, the outcome of which could materially affect any future asbestos-related liability estimates.

In fiscal 2006, we retained Crawford & Winiarski (“C&W”), an independent, third-party consulting firm with expertise in the area of asbestos valuation work, to assist us in calculating an estimate of our liability for unasserted-potential-future-asbestos-related claims. The methodology used by C&W to project our liability for unasserted-potential-future-asbestos-related claims included C&W doing an analysis of: (a) widely accepted forecast of the population likely to have been exposed to asbestos; (b) epidemiological studies estimating the number of people likely to develop asbestos-related diseases; (c) historical rate at which mesothelioma incidences resulted in the payment of claims by us; (d) historical settlement averages to value the projected number of future compensable mesothelioma claims; (e) historical ratio of mesothelioma-related-indemnity payments to non-mesothelioma indemnity payments; and (f) historical defense costs and their relationship with total indemnity payments.

During fiscal 2006, we recorded a liability for asbestos claims in the amount of $380.0 million, while paying out $59.9 million for dismissals and/or settlements, which resulted in our accrued liability balance moving from $101.2 million at May 31, 2005 to $421.3 million at May 31, 2006. This increase was based largely upon C&W's analysis of our total estimated liability for unasserted-potential-future-asbestos-related claims through May 31, 2016. This amount was also calculated on a pre-tax basis and was not discounted for the time value of money. In light of the uncertainties inherent in making long-term projections, we determined at that time that a ten-year period was the most reasonable time period over which reasonably accurate estimates might still be made for projecting asbestos liabilities and defense costs and, accordingly, our accrual did not include asbestos liabilities for any period beyond ten years.

During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, we reviewed and evaluated our ten-year asbestos liability established as of May 31, 2006. As part of that review and evaluation process, the credibility of epidemiological studies of our mesothelioma claims, first introduced to management by C&W some two-and-one-half years ago, was validated. At the core of our evaluation process, and the basis of C&W's actuarial work on behalf of Bondex, is the Nicholson Study. The Nicholson Study is the most widely recognized reference in bankruptcy trust valuations, global settlement negotiations and the Congressional Budget Offices' work done on the proposed FAIR Act in 2006. Based on our ongoing comparison of the Nicholson Study projections and Bondex's specific actual experience, which at that time continued to bear an extremely close correlation to the study's projections, we decided to extend our asbestos liability projection out to the year 2028. C&W assisted us in calculating an estimate of our liability for unasserted-potential-future-asbestos-related claims out to that twenty-year period.

C&W projected that the cost of extending the asbestos liability to 2028, coupled with an updated evaluation of our current known claims to reflect our most recent actual experience, would be $288.1 million. Therefore, we added $288.1 million to our existing asbestos liability, which brought our total asbestos-related balance sheet liabilities at May 31, 2008 to $559.7 million. Of that total, $65.0 million was estimated to be the short-term liability due in fiscal 2009, with the remaining $494.7 million balance reflected as a long-term liability. The material components of the accruals are: (i) the gross number of open malignancy claims (principally mesothelioma claims) as these claims have the most significant impact on our asbestos settlement costs; (ii) historical and current settlement costs and dismissal rates by various categories; (iii) analysis of the jurisdiction and governing laws of the states in which these claims are pending; (iv) outside defense counsel's opinions and recommendations with respect to the merits of such claims; and (v) analysis of projected liabilities for unasserted potential future claims.

In determining the amount of our asbestos liability, we relied on assumptions that are based on currently known facts and projection models. Our actual expenses could be significantly higher or lower than those recorded if assumptions used in our calculations vary significantly from actual results. Key variables in these assumptions include the period of exposure to asbestos claims, the number and type of new claims to be filed each year, the rate at which



mesothelioma incidences result in compensable claims against us, the average cost of disposing of each such new claim, the dismissal rates each year and the related annual defense costs. Furthermore, predictions with respect to these variables are subject to greater uncertainty as the projection period lengthens. A significant upward or downward trend in the number of claims filed, depending on the nature of the alleged injury, the jurisdiction where filed, the average cost of resolving each such claim and the quality of the product identification, could change our estimated liability, as could any substantial adverse verdict at trial. A federal legislative solution, further state tort reform or a structured-settlement transaction could also change the estimated liability.

Subject to the foregoing variables, and based on currently available data, we believe that our current asbestos liability is sufficient to cover asbestos-related expenses for our known pending and unasserted-potential-future-asbestos-related claims through 2028. However, given the uncertainties associated with projecting matters into the future and numerous other factors outside of our control, we believe that it is reasonably possible we may incur additional material asbestos liabilities in periods before 2028. Due to the uncertainty inherent in the process undertaken to estimate our losses, we are unable at the present time to estimate an additional range of loss in excess of our existing accruals. While it is reasonably possible that such excess liabilities could be material to operating results in any given quarter or year, we do not believe that it is reasonably possible that such excess liabilities would have a material adverse effect on our long-term results of operations, liquidity or consolidated financial position.

During fiscal 2004, certain of our subsidiaries' third-party insurers claimed exhaustion of coverage. On July 3, 2003, certain of our subsidiaries filed the case of Bondex International, Inc. et al. v. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company et al., Case No. 1:03-cv-1322, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, for declaratory judgment, breach of contract and bad faith against these third-party insurers, challenging their assertion that their policies covering asbestos-related claims have been exhausted. The coverage litigation involves, among other matters, insurance coverage for claims arising out of alleged exposure to asbestos containing products manufactured by the previous owner of the Bondex tradename before March 1, 1966. On March 1, 1966, Republic Powdered Metals Inc. (as it was known then), purchased the assets and assumed the liabilities of the previous owner of the Bondex tradename. That previous owner subsequently dissolved and was never a subsidiary of Republic Powdered Metals, Bondex, RPM, Inc. or the Company. Because of the earlier assumption of liabilities, however, Bondex has historically responded, and must continue to respond, to lawsuits alleging exposure to these asbestos-containing products. We discovered that the defendant insurance companies in the coverage litigation had wrongfully used cases alleging exposure to these pre-1966 products to erode their aggregate limits. This conduct, apparently known by the insurance industry based on discovery conducted to date, was in breach of the insurers' policy language. Two of the defendant insurers have filed counterclaims seeking to recoup certain monies should the plaintiffs prevail on their claims.

During the second fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2006, plaintiffs and one of the defendant insurers reached a settlement of $15.0 million, the terms of which are confidential by agreement of the parties. The settling defendant was dismissed from the case.

In 2007, plaintiffs had filed motions for partial summary judgment against the defendants and defendants had filed motions for summary judgment against plaintiffs. In addition, plaintiffs had filed a motion to dismiss the counterclaim filed by one of the defendants. On December 1, 2008, the court decided the pending motions for summary judgment and dismissal. The court denied the plaintiffs' motions for partial summary judgment and granted the defendants' motions for summary judgment against plaintiffs on a narrow ground. The court also granted the plaintiffs' motion to dismiss one defendant's amended counterclaim. In light of its summary judgment rulings, the court entered judgment as a matter of law on all remaining claims and counterclaims, including the counterclaim filed by another defendant, and dismissed the action. The court also dismissed certain remaining motions as moot. Plaintiffs have filed a notice of appeal to the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and will continue to aggressively pursue their claims on appeal. At present, the appellate court has not yet entered a scheduling order in connection with the appeal.

We are unable at the present time to predict the timing or ultimate outcome of this insurance coverage litigation or whether there will be any further settlements. Consequently, we are unable to predict whether, or to what extent, any additional insurance may be available to cover a portion of our subsidiaries' asbestos liabilities. We have not included any potential benefits from this litigation in calculating our current asbestos liability. Our wholly-owned captive insurance companies have not provided any insurance or reinsurance coverage for any of our subsidiaries' asbestos-related claims.

The following table illustrates the movement of current and long-term asbestos-related liabilities through May 31, 2009:

Asbestos Liability Movement (Current and Long-Term)

<table><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td>Balance at Beginning of Period</td><td>Additions to Asbestos Charge</td><td>Deductions*</td><td>Balance at End of Period</td></tr><tr><td>Year Ended May 31, 2009</td><td>$559,745</td><td></td><td>$69,417</td><td>$490,328</td></tr><tr><td>Year Ended May 31, 2008</td><td>354,268</td><td>$288,100</td><td>82,623</td><td>559,745</td></tr><tr><td>Year Ended May 31, 2007</td><td>421,285</td><td></td><td>67,017</td><td>354,268</td></tr></table>

* Deductions include payments for defense-related costs and amounts paid to settle claims.

## Other Contingencies

As of May 31, 2009, Dryvit, one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, was a defendant or co-defendant in various single family residential exterior insulation and finish systems ("EIFS") cases, the majority of which are pending in the southeastern region of the country. Dryvit is also defending EIFS lawsuits involving commercial structures, townhouses and condominiums. The vast majority of Dryvit's EIFS lawsuits seek monetary relief for water intrusion related property damages, although some claims in certain lawsuits allege personal injuries from exposure to mold.
Dryvit is a defendant in a class action lawsuit filed on November 14, 2000 in Jefferson County, Tennessee styled Bobby R. Posey, et al. v. Dryvit Systems, Inc. (formerly styled William J. Humphrey, et al. v. Dryvit Systems, Inc.) (Case No. 17,715-IV) ("Posey"), which was finally certified by court order on September 15, 2005. The deadline for filing claims in the Posey class action expired on June 5, 2004 and claims have been processed during the pendency of the various appeals. As of June 30, 2009, a total of 1,705 claims have been paid for a total of approximately $14.1 million. Although additional payments have and will continue to be made under the terms of the



settlement agreement, which include inspection costs, third party warranties and class counsel attorneys' fees, we do not expect these payments to be material in future periods.

Third-party excess insurers have historically paid varying shares of Dryvit's defense and settlement costs in the individual commercial and residential EIFS lawsuits under various cost-sharing agreements. Dryvit has assumed a greater share of the costs associated with its EIFS litigation as it seeks funding commitments from our third party excess insurers and will likely continue to do so pending the outcome of coverage litigation involving these same third party insurers. This coverage litigation, styled RPM, Inc., et al, v. Chubb Custom Insurance Company, et al, (Case No. CV 05 578004), is pending in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. In accordance with a Court order, the parties filed dispositive motions on certain of the coverage issues. Oral argument on these motions was completed on September 2, 2008. The parties currently await a ruling on their respective summary judgment motions, after which they will participate in a Court-ordered and agreed mediation. Discovery is stayed in the meantime. A trial date has not yet been scheduled. If mediation is not successful, the parties will resume discovery and a trial date will be scheduled. As of May 31, 2009, the receivable balance related to these insurance claims totaled approximately $26.0 million.

We provide, through our wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries, certain insurance coverage, primarily product liability, to our other subsidiaries. Excess coverage is provided by third-party insurers. Our reserves provide for these potential losses as well as other uninsured claims.

We also offer warranty programs at several of our industrial businesses and have established a product warranty liability. We review this liability for adequacy on a quarterly basis and adjust it as necessary. The primary factors that could affect this liability may include changes in the historical system performance rate as well as the costs of replacement. Provision for estimated warranty costs is recorded at the time of sale and periodically adjusted, as required, to reflect actual experience. It is probable that we will incur future losses related to warranty claims we have received, but that have not been fully investigated, and claims not yet received, which are not currently estimable due to the significant number of variables contributing to the extent of any necessary remediation. While our warranty liability represents our best estimate at May 31, 2009, we can provide no assurances that we will not experience material claims in the future or that we will not incur significant costs to defend or settle such claims beyond the amounts accrued or beyond what we may recover from our suppliers.

The changes in our accrued warranty balances are included in the following table:

<table><tr><td>Year Ended May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Beginning Balance</td><td>$ 8,055</td><td>$ 8,676</td><td>$ 8,987</td></tr><tr><td>Deductions(1)</td><td>(12,702)</td><td>(2,275)</td><td>(2,355)</td></tr><tr><td>Provision charged to SG&amp;A expense</td><td>23,640</td><td>1,208</td><td>2,044</td></tr><tr><td>Acquisitions</td><td></td><td>446</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ending Balance</td><td>$ 18,993</td><td>$ 8,055</td><td>$ 8,676</td></tr></table>

(1) Primarily claims paid during the year.

In addition, like other companies participating in similar lines of business, some of our subsidiaries are involved in several proceedings relating to environmental matters. It is our policy to accrue remediation costs when it is probable that such efforts will be required and the related costs can be reasonably estimated. These liabilities are undiscounted.

## NOTE J — SEGMENT INFORMATION

We operate a portfolio of businesses and product lines that manufacture and sell a variety of specialty paints, protective coatings and roofing systems, sealants and adhesives. We manage our portfolio by organizing our businesses and product lines into two reportable segments: the consumer reportable segment and the industrial reportable segment. Within each reportable segment, we aggregate three operating segments that consist of individual groups of companies and product lines, which generally address common markets, share similar economic characteristics, utilize similar technologies and can share manufacturing or distribution capabilities. Our six operating segments represent components of our business for which separate financial information is available that is utilized on a regular basis by our chief executive officer in determining how to allocate the assets of the company and evaluate performance. These six operating segments are each managed by an operating segment manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day operating decisions and performance evaluation of the operating segment's underlying businesses.

Our industrial reportable segment products are sold throughout North America and also account for the majority of our international sales. Our industrial product lines are sold directly to contractors, distributors and end-users, such as industrial manufacturing facilities, public institutions and other commercial customers. This reportable segment comprises three separate operating segments — our Tremco Group (now RPM Building Solutions Group), StonCor Group (now RPM Performance Coatings Group), and RPM II/Industrial Group. Products and services within this reportable segment include construction chemicals, roofing systems, weatherproofing and other sealants, flooring, and specialty chemicals.

Our consumer reportable segment manufactures and markets professional use and do-it-yourself ("DIY") products for a variety of mainly consumer applications, including home improvement and personal leisure activities. Our consumer segment's major manufacturing and distribution operations are located primarily in North America. Consumer segment products are sold throughout North America directly to mass merchandisers, home improvement centers, hardware stores, paint stores, craft shops and to other smaller customers through distributors. This reportable segment comprises three operating segments — our DAP Group, Rust-Oleum/Zinsser Group, and RPM II/Consumer Group. Products within this reportable segment include specialty, hobby and professional paints; caulks; adhesives; silicone sealants; wood stains and specialty confectionary coatings and films.

In addition to our two reportable segments, there is a category of certain business activities and expenses, referred to as corporate/other, that does not constitute an operating segment. This category includes our corporate headquarters and related administrative expenses, results of our captive insurance companies, gains or losses on the sales of certain assets and other expenses not directly associated with either reportable segment. Assets related to the corporate/other category consist primarily of investments, prepaid expenses, deferred pension assets, and headquarters' property and equipment. These corporate and other assets and expenses reconcile reportable segment data to total consolidated income (loss) before income taxes, identifiable assets, capital expenditures, and depreciation and amortization.

We reflect income from our joint ventures on the equity method, and receive royalties from our licensees. Total income from royalties and joint ventures amounted to approximately $3.1 million, $3.3 million and $2.5 million for the years ended May 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and are therefore included as an offset to selling, general and administrative expenses.



The following table reflects the results of our reportable segments consistent with our management philosophy, and represents the information we utilize, in conjunction with various strategic, operational and other financial performance criteria, in evaluating the performance of our portfolio of businesses.

<table><tr><td>Year ended May 31</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td>2007</td></tr><tr><td>(In thousands)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Segment Information</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net Sales</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Industrial</td><td>$2,265,957</td><td>$2,367,970</td><td>$2,102,684</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer</td><td>1,102,210</td><td>1,275,821</td><td>1,236,080</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$3,368,167</td><td>$3,643,791</td><td>$3,338,764</td></tr><tr><td>Gross Profit</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Industrial</td><td>$ 942,820</td><td>$ 999,989</td><td>$ 885,999</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer</td><td>410,269</td><td>498,548</td><td>474,453</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$1,353,089</td><td>$1,498,537</td><td>$1,360,452</td></tr><tr><td>Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes(1)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Industrial(2)</td><td>$ 176,116</td><td>$ 259,630</td><td>$ 233,396</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer</td><td>102,311</td><td>155,600</td><td>151,220</td></tr><tr><td>Corporate/Other</td><td>(97,559)</td><td>(376,176)</td><td>(77,081)</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$ 180,868</td><td>$ 39,054</td><td>$ 307,535</td></tr><tr><td>Identifiable Assets</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Industrial</td><td>$1,778,526</td><td>$2,071,920</td><td>$1,761,107</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer</td><td>1,187,633</td><td>1,341,406</td><td>1,343,128</td></tr><tr><td>Corporate/Other</td><td>443,762</td><td>350,241</td><td>228,914</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$3,409,921</td><td>$3,763,567</td><td>$3,333,149</td></tr><tr><td>Capital Expenditures</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Industrial</td><td>$ 33,310</td><td>$ 47,523</td><td>$ 49,235</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer</td><td>21,121</td><td>23,247</td><td>20,141</td></tr><tr><td>Corporate/Other</td><td>555</td><td>1,070</td><td>1,017</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$ 54,986</td><td>$ 71,840</td><td>$ 70,393</td></tr><tr><td>Depreciation and Amortization</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Industrial</td><td>$ 52,714</td><td>$ 48,739</td><td>$ 46,446</td></tr><tr><td>Consumer</td><td>30,095</td><td>31,923</td><td>30,867</td></tr><tr><td>Corporate/Other</td><td>2,335</td><td>4,704</td><td>4,294</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$ 85,144</td><td>$ 85,366</td><td>$ 81,607</td></tr><tr><td>Geographic Information</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net Sales (based on shipping location)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States</td><td>$2,161,494</td><td>$2,384,357</td><td>$2,341,008</td></tr><tr><td>Foreign</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Canada</td><td>260,928</td><td>306,339</td><td>255,246</td></tr><tr><td>Europe</td><td>734,853</td><td>775,651</td><td>596,613</td></tr><tr><td>Other Foreign</td><td>210,892</td><td>177,444</td><td>145,897</td></tr><tr><td>Total Foreign</td><td>1,206,673</td><td>1,259,434</td><td>997,756</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$3,368,167</td><td>$3,643,791</td><td>$3,338,764</td></tr><tr><td>Long-Lived Assets(3)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States</td><td>$1,171,288</td><td>$1,206,399</td><td>$1,195,731</td></tr><tr><td>Foreign</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Canada</td><td>128,888</td><td>144,027</td><td>132,052</td></tr><tr><td>Europe</td><td>424,119</td><td>501,828</td><td>385,066</td></tr><tr><td>Other Foreign</td><td>40,210</td><td>38,584</td><td>31,357</td></tr><tr><td>Total Foreign</td><td>593,217</td><td>684,439</td><td>548,475</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$1,764,505</td><td>$1,890,838</td><td>$1,744,206</td></tr></table>

(1) Asbestos-related charges, totaling $288.1 million in fiscal 2008 and the impact of an asbestos-related insurance settlement of $15.0 million in fiscal 2007, are reflected in Corporate/Other, and relate to our Bondex International, Inc. subsidiary.

(2) Includes the impact of impairment losses related to a reduction of the carrying value of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, totaling $15.5 million during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009.

(3) Long-lived assets include all non-current assets, excluding non-current deferred income taxes.



## NOTE K — QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations for the years ended May 31, 2009 and 2008:

<table><tr><td rowspan="2"></td><td colspan="5">For Quarter Ended</td></tr><tr><td>August 31</td><td>November 30</td><td>February 28</td><td>May 31</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net Sales</td><td>$ 985,465</td><td>$ 889,965</td><td>$ 635,396</td><td>$ 857,341</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Gross Profit</td><td>$ 403,589</td><td>$ 356,726</td><td>$ 234,658</td><td>$ 358,116</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net Income (Loss)</td><td>$ 69,517</td><td>$ 41,726</td><td>$ (30,933)</td><td>$ 39,306 \( ^{(a)} \)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share</td><td>$ 0.56</td><td>$ 0.33</td><td>$ (0.24)</td><td>$ 0.31</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share</td><td>$ 0.54</td><td>$ 0.33</td><td>$ (0.24)</td><td>$ 0.31</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dividends Per Share</td><td>$ 0.19</td><td>$ 0.20</td><td>$ 0.20</td><td>$ 0.20</td><td></td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td rowspan="2"></td><td colspan="5">For Quarter Ended</td></tr><tr><td>August 31</td><td>November 30</td><td>February 29</td><td>May 31</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net Sales</td><td>$ 930,339</td><td>$ 905,708</td><td>$ 731,773</td><td>$1,075,971</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Gross Profit</td><td>$ 383,902</td><td>$ 367,738</td><td>$ 291,245</td><td>$ 455,652</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Net Income (Loss)</td><td>$ 68,268</td><td>$ 54,855</td><td>$ 12,150</td><td>$ (87,564) \( ^{(a)} \)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share</td><td>$ 0.57</td><td>$ 0.46</td><td>$ 0.10</td><td>$ (0.73)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share</td><td>$ 0.53</td><td>$ 0.43</td><td>$ 0.10</td><td>$ (0.73) \( ^{(b)} \)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dividends Per Share</td><td>$ 0.175</td><td>$ 0.190</td><td>$ 0.190</td><td>$ 0.190</td><td></td></tr></table>

(a) During the fourth fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2008, we increased our liability for asbestos-related payments, which reduced pretax earnings by $288.1 million ($185.1 million after-tax), representing our estimation of our liability for pending and unasserted claims through May 31, 2028. See Note I to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.

(b) Conversion of the shares related to convertible securities for the three month period ended May 31, 2008 was not assumed, since the result would have been anti-dilutive.

(c) Includes impairment charges related to a reduction of the carrying value of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, which impacted net income and basic and diluted earnings per share by $15.5 million and $0.12 per share, respectively, during the fourth fiscal year ended May 31, 2009.

Quarterly earnings per share may not total to the yearly earnings per share due to the weighted-average number of shares outstanding in each quarter.

## Quarterly Stock Price and Dividend Information

Shares of our common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RPM. The high and low sales prices for the shares of common stock, and the cash dividends paid on the common stock, for each quarter of the two most recent fiscal years are set forth in the table below.

## Range of Sales Prices and Dividends Paid

<table><tr><td>Fiscal 2009</td><td>High</td><td>Low</td><td>Dividends paid per share</td><td>Fiscal 2008</td><td>High</td><td>Low</td><td>Dividends paid per share</td></tr><tr><td>First Quarter</td><td>$ 25.19</td><td>$ 19.31</td><td>$ 0.190</td><td>First Quarter</td><td>$ 25.74</td><td>$ 20.19</td><td>$ 0.175</td></tr><tr><td>Second Quarter</td><td>$ 22.00</td><td>$ 10.05</td><td>$ 0.200</td><td>Second Quarter</td><td>$ 24.44</td><td>$ 17.25</td><td>$ 0.190</td></tr><tr><td>Third Quarter</td><td>$ 14.32</td><td>$ 10.58</td><td>$ 0.200</td><td>Third Quarter</td><td>$ 22.50</td><td>$ 18.77</td><td>$ 0.190</td></tr><tr><td>Fourth Quarter</td><td>$ 15.70</td><td>$ 9.09</td><td>$ 0.200</td><td>Fourth Quarter</td><td>$ 24.74</td><td>$ 19.30</td><td>$ 0.190</td></tr></table>

Source: New York Stock Exchange

Cash dividends are payable quarterly, upon authorization of the Board of Directors. Regular payment dates are approximately the last day of July, October, January and April.

The number of holders of record of our common stock as of July 17, 2009 was approximately 29,794 in addition to 53,848 beneficial holders.



# Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The management of RPM International Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. RPM’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements and even when determined to be effective, can only provide reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may be inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of RPM’s internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2009. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on this assessment, management concluded that, as of May 31, 2009, RPM’s internal control over financial reporting is effective.

The independent registered public accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP, has also audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2009 and their report thereon is included on page 62 of this report.



Frank C. Sullivan
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer



P. Kelly Tompkins
Executive Vice President - Administration and Chief Financial Officer

July 24, 2009



# Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

## TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS

RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries
Medina, Ohio

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries ("RPM" or "the Company") as of May 31, 2009 and 2008 and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2009. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of RPM at May 31, 2009 and 2008 and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2009, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

As discussed in Note A to the Consolidated Financial Statements, effective on May 31, 2007 and June 1, 2007, the Company adopted the recognition and measurement date provisions, respectively, of SFAS No. 158, "Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Post Retirement Plans, an amendment to FAS 87, 88, 106 and 132[2]."

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of RPM's internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated July 24, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.



Cleveland, Ohio

July 24, 2009



# Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

## TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS

RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries
Medina, Ohio

We have audited RPM International Inc. and Subsidiaries’ (“RPM” or “the Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). RPM’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying, “Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.” Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, RPM maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2009, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of RPM as of May 31, 2009 and 2008 and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2009 and our report dated July 24, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.



Cleveland, Ohio

July 24, 2009



## World Headquarters

RPM International Inc.
2628 Pearl Road
P.O. Box 777
Medina, OH 44258
Telephone: 330-273-5090 or 800-776-4488
Fax: 330-225-8743
Web site: www.rpminc.com
E-mail: info@rpminc.com

## Annual Meeting

Stockholders are invited to attend RPM’s Annual Meeting, which will be held at the Holiday Inn Select, 15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville, Ohio, at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2009. Directions can be found on the RPM web site.

## Form 10-K and Other Financial Information

Investors may obtain, at no charge, a copy of the RPM Annual Report to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K, a corporate video and other investor information by writing to Kathie M. Rogers, Manager of Investor Relations, at RPM International Inc.

Form 10-K, other public financial reports and news releases may also be obtained electronically through our web site, www.rpminc.com, under “Investor Information.”

## Annual Certifications

RPM has filed the certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to the 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009. In addition, on November 10, 2008, RPM filed the Chief Executive Officer certification with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), pursuant to the NYSE Listed Company Manual 303A.12, certifying that the Chief Executive Officer is not aware of any violation by the company of NYSE corporate governance listing standards.

## Corporate Governance

Copies of the RPM Board of Directors Corporate Governance Guidelines, as well as the Charters of the committees of the Board and RPM’s Code of Conduct, are available on the company’s web site at www.rpminc.com, under “Investor Information/Corporate Governance.” Copies of these materials are also available, without charge, upon written request to the Secretary of RPM.

## Institutional Investor and Security Analyst Inquiries

Security analysts and investment professionals with questions regarding RPM should contact P. Kelly Tompkins, Executive Vice President - Administration and Chief Financial Officer, at 330-273-5090.

## Dividend Payments

Common stock cash dividends are payable quarterly, upon authorization of the Board of Directors. Regular payment dates are typically the 31st of July, October and January and the 30th of April. RPM has increased the cash dividend payments to its stockholders for 35 consecutive years.

## Stock Transfer Agent, Registrar and Dividend Disbursing Agent

National City Bank maintains RPM’s stockholder records and is responsible for disbursing dividend checks. Questions concerning your account, change of address, transfer of ownership, lost certificates, safekeeping of stock certificates, dividend payments and other related items should be directed to:

National City Bank, now a part of PNC
Shareholder Services Operations
Department 5352
P.O. Box 92301
Cleveland, OH 44101-4301
Telephone: 800-988-5238 or 800-622-6757
Fax: 216-257-8508
E-mail: shareholder.inquiries@nationalcity.com
www.NationalCity.com/ShareholderServices

## Direct Deposit of Dividends

Stockholders of record may have their dividends deposited directly into their checking or savings account through the Direct Deposit Program at no charge. For information regarding this service, please contact National City Bank at the address shown above.

## Internet Account Access

Stockholders of record may access their accounts via the Internet to review account holdings and transaction history through National City Bank’s StockAccess \( ^{SM} \)  at www.ncstockaccess.com. For log-in assistance, stockholders should contact National City Bank at 800-622-6757 or 800-988-5238.

## Dividend Reinvestment Plan

RPM maintains a Dividend Reinvestment Plan whereby cash dividends, and up to an additional $5,000 per month, may be invested in RPM shares at no commission cost. You must be a stockholder of record and own at least one share of RPM common stock to enroll in the Plan. Approximately 87 percent of the stockholders of record participate in the RPM Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Details of the Plan are available by contacting RPM, Shareholder Services, at 800-776-4488. Questions concerning existing Dividend Reinvestment accounts should be directed to:

National City Bank, now a part of PNC
Shareholder Services Operations
Department 5352
P.O. Box 94946
Cleveland, OH 44101-4946
Telephone: 800-988-5238 or 800-622-6757
Fax: 216-257-8367
E-mail: shareholder.inquiries@nationalcity.com

## Independent Accountants

Ernst & Young LLP, Cleveland, Ohio

## Counsel

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP, Cleveland, Ohio

## Stock Exchange Listing

RPM International Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol “RPM”).



## Subsidiaries and Plant Locations

## INDUSTRIAL SEGMENT

## Subsidiaries

A/D Fire Protection Systems Inc.
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
www.adfire.com

Agpro (N.Z.) Limited
Auckland, New Zealand
www.agpro.co.nz

Alteco Technik GmbH
Twistringen, Germany
www.rpm-belgium.be

Carboline Company
St. Louis, Missouri
www.carboline.com

Carboline Italia S.p.A.
Milan, Italy

Chemical Specialties Mfg. Corp.
Baliimore, Maryland
www.chemspecworld.com

Compact Technology GmbH
Traunreit, Germany
www.compacttech.com

Dane Color UK Limited
Stalybridge, United Kingdom
www.danecolor.com

Day-Glo Color Corp.
Cleveland, Ohio
www.dayglo.com

Dryvit Systems, Inc.
West Warwick, Rhode Island
www.dryvit.com

Ecoloc NV
Brecht, Belgium
www.lock-tile.com

Euclid Admixture Canada Inc.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
www.euclidchemical.com

The Euclid Chemical Company
Cleveland, Ohio
www.euclidchemical.com

Eucomex S.A. de C.V.
Mexico City, Mexico
www.eucomex.com

Fibergate Composite Structures Incorporated
Dallas, Texas
www.fibergate.com

Flowcrete Group Limited
Sandbach, United Kingdom
www.flowcrete.com

Increte Systems
Div. of The Euclid Chemical Company
Odessa, Florida
www.increte.com

## Plant Locations

Argentina
Belgium
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
The Czech Republic
France

Germany
India
Italy
Malaysia
Mexico
The Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway

Kop-Coat, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
www.kop-coat.com

Nullifire Limited
Coventry, United Kingdom
www.nullifire.com

Paramount Technical Products, Inc.
Spearfish, South Dakota
www.tremcosealants.com

Productos Cave S.A.
Santiago, Chile
www.productoscave.com

Radiant Color NV
Houthalen, Belgium
www.radiantcolor.be

Republic Powdered Metals, Inc.
Medina, Ohio
www.rpm-powderli.com

RPM/Belgium NV
Tielt, Belgium
www.rpm-belgium.be

Star Maling og Lakkfabrikk AS
Lier, Norway
www.star.no

Stonhard
Div. of StonCor Group, Inc.
Maple Shade, New Jersey
www.stonhard.com

TCI, Inc.
Ellaville, Georgia
www.ctipowder.com

Toxement S.A.
Bogota, Colombia
www.toxement.com

Tremco Barrier Solutions, Inc.
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
www.tremcobarriersolutions.com

Tremco illbruck International GmbH
Cologne, Germany
www.illbruck.de

Tremco Incorporated
Beachwood, Ohio
www.tremcoinc.com

Vandex International AG
Solothurn, Switzerland
www.vandex.com

Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.
Beachwood, Ohio
www.tremcoroofing.com

Poland
South Africa
Sweden
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States

## Trademarks appearing in this annual report

Alumanation®, Carboline®, Day-Glo®, Dryvit®, EUCO®, Fibergate®, illbruck®, Increte®, Kop-Coat®, Outsolution®, Stonhard®, Tremco®, ValvTect® and Vandex® are registered trademarks of the subsidiary corporations of RPM International Inc.

Epoplex™, Exulstation 2000™, Flowfast™, Flowfast Terrosso™, GSI/G™, Isowarm™, Kemrock™, Petit™ and Stonez RIZ™ are trademarks of the subsidiary corporations of RPM International Inc.

## CONSUMER SEGMENT

## Subsidiaries

Chemical Coatings, Inc.
Hickory, North Carolina

DAP Canada
Div. of RPM Canada
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
www.dap.com

DAP Products Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
www.dap.com

Guardian Protection Products, Inc.
Hickory, North Carolina
www.guardianproducts.net

Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc.
Westport, Connecticut
www.mbzgroup.com

Martin Mathys NV
Zelem, Belgium
www.rom.com

Modern Masters Inc.
Sun Valley, California
www.modernmastersinc.com

New Parks
Div. of Rust-Oleum Corporation
Somerset, New Jersey
www.newparks.com

RPM Wood Finishes Group, Inc.
Hickory, North Carolina
www.mohawk-finishing.com
www.hbehlen.com
www.starfinishing.com

Rust-Oleum Argentina S.A.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
www.rustoleum.com/international.asp

Rust-Oleum Consumer Brands Canada
Div. of RPM Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

## Plant Locations

Belgium
Canada
The Netherlands
United Kingdom
United States

Trademarks appearing in this annual report
DAP \( ^{®} \) , Modern Masters \( ^{®} \) , Rust-Oleum \( ^{®} \) , ShimmerStone \( ^{®} \) , Testors \( ^{®} \) , Universal \( ^{®} \) , Varathane \( ^{®} \)  and Zinsser \( ^{®} \)  are registered trademarks of the subsidiary corporations of RPM International Inc.
DAP 3.0™, Smart Prime™, Tor™ and VaterTite™ are trademarks of the subsidiary corporations of RPM International Inc.



## Board of Directors



Gen. John P. Abizaid (Retired) (3)
Appointed 2008; senior partner, JPA Partners LLC (a Nevada-based strategic and analytic consulting firm) and a retired four-star General in the U.S. Army and former commander of the U.S. Central Command



James A. Karman (2)
Elected 1963; retired Vice Chairman,
RPM International Inc.



William A. Papenbrock (2), (3 \( ^{**} \) ), (4)
Elected 1972; retired Partner and past
Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee,
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP, Cleveland,
Ohio (attorneys at law)



Thomas C. Sullivan (1)
Elected 1963; Chairman Emeritus
and retired Chief Executive Officer,
RPM International Inc.



Joseph P. Viviano (4*)
Elected 2001; retired Vice Chairman,
Hershey Foods Corporation,
Hershey, Pennsylvania

(1) Executive Committee
(2) Audit Committee
(3) Compensation Committee
(4) Governance & Nominating Committee
* Chairman of the Committee
** Alternate member of the Committee



Bruce A. Carbonari (4)
Elected 2002; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fortune Brands, Inc., Deerfield, Illinois (a leading consumer brands company)



Donald K. Miller (2)
Elected 1972; Chairman, Axiom International Investors LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut (an international equity asset management firm)



Charles A. Ratner (1), (3*)
Elected 2005; President and Chief Executive Officer, Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio (a diversified real estate development corporation)



William B. Summers, Jr. (1), (2*)
Elected 2004; retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, McDonald Investments Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, now part of KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. (an investment banking and securities firm)

## Officers

Frank C. Sullivan
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer

Paul G. P. Hoogenboom
Senior Vice President -
Manufacturing and Operations
and Chief Information Officer

Russell L. Gordon
Vice President -
Corporate Planning

Randell McShepard
Vice President -
Public Affairs

Barry M. Slifstein
Vice President
and Controller

Ronald A. Rice
President and
Chief Operating Officer

Stephen J. Knoop
Senior Vice President -
Corporate Development

Janeen B. Kastner
Vice President - Corporate
Benefits and Risk Management

Edward W. Moore
Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary

Keith R. Smiley
Vice President
and Treasurer



David A. Daberko (3)
Elected 2007; retired Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer, National City
Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio, now part
of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
(a financial holding company)



Fredrick R. Nance (4)
Elected 2007; Regional Managing
Partner; Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.,
Cleveland, Ohio (attorneys at law)



Frank C. Sullivan (1*)
Elected 1995; Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, RPM International Inc.



Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton (1), (3), (4 \( ^{**} \) )
Elected 1999; President of Cuyahoga
Community College, Cleveland, Ohio

P. Kelly Tompkins
Executive Vice President -
Administration and
Chief Financial Officer

Lonny R. DiRusso
Vice President -
Information Technology

John F. Kramer
Vice President -
Corporate Development

Matthew T. Ratajczak
Vice President -
Global Taxes

Thomas C. Sullivan, Jr.
Vice President -
Corporate Development



# U.S. buildings consume $400 billion per year in energy.

A reduction of up to 40% is possible with existing building products and practices.



Vegetated Roofing Systems

Air Barrier Systems

Glazing and Transition Systems

Waterproofing and Drainage Systems

Renewable Energy Systems

Deck Coatings and Membranes

Insulated Exterior Claddings

RPM brings it all together.

RPM, through its family of companies, is an integrated source for products, design, installation, comprehensive warranties and preventative maintenance to improve the building envelope of structures. This includes the roof, walls, windows, foundation and transitions between these components where air and moisture can pass.

An improved building envelope can reduce both energy use and GHG emissions by up to 40%, according to Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Lifecycle costing analyses estimate that these improvements pay for themselves many times over (at current costs). Plus, investment in a program to renovate U.S. buildings can put thousands of American contractors back to work.

These benefits are particularly powerful for organizations seeking to reduce energy costs, minimize their environmental impact and maintain their buildings.

RPM

LEARN MORE ABOUT RPM High Performance Building Solutions AT: www.RPMhpbs.com

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RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings and sealants serving both industrial and consumer markets.

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