8-K


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2016
MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
 
 
 
 
Delaware
 
01-13697
 
52-1604305
(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
 
(Commission File
Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
160 South Industrial Blvd., Calhoun, Georgia
 
30701
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (706) 629-7721
 
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The following information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On May 5, 2016, Mohawk Industries, Inc., issued a press release announcing its first quarter financial results. A copy of the press release is attached hereto and hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated May 5, 2016.











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

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Date:
 
May 5, 2016
 
By:
 
/s/ James F. Brunk
 
 
 
 
 
 
James F. Brunk
 
 
 
 
 
 
V.P. & Corporate Controller









INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 

 
 
 
 
Exhibit
 
 
 
 
 
 
99.1
 
Press release dated
May 5, 2016




Exhibit


Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE

                        
For Release:        Immediately
            
Contact:         Frank H. Boykin, Chief Financial Officer (706) 624-2695




MOHAWK INDUSTRIES REPORTS RECORD 1st QUARTER EARNINGS

Q1 Adjusted EPS Up 40%
Record Net Sales for Any Quarter

Calhoun, Georgia, May 5, 2016 - Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MHK) today announced 2016 first quarter net earnings of $172 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.30. Excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges, net earnings were $177 million and EPS was $2.38, a 40% increase over last year’s first quarter adjusted EPS. Net sales for the first quarter of 2016 were $2.2 billion, up 15.5% versus the prior year’s first quarter or approximately 19% increase on a constant days and currency exchange rate basis. For the first quarter of 2015, net sales were $1.9 billion, net earnings were $22 million and EPS was $0.30; excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges, net earnings were $125 million and EPS was $1.70.
Commenting on Mohawk Industries’ first quarter performance, Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, Chairman and CEO, stated, “We entered 2016 with an optimistic outlook, and our results exceeded our projections with revenue growing across all segments. We delivered our eighth consecutive quarter with record year over year adjusted EPS, as well as the highest net sales for any quarter in the company’s history. For the period, our adjusted operating income margin rose to a first quarter record of 11.6%, an increase of 200 basis points over the prior year due to acquisitions, volume, productivity and input costs. All of these results were achieved with one less day in the period than last year.





“Our major capital projects initiated last year are progressing as expected, with the first production line in our Tennessee ceramic plant now operational, our U.S. LVT production accelerating and the second phase of our European ceramic upgrade now complete. Each of our capital expansion projects creates significant long-term value, adding new revenues by increasing our product offerings and customer base. Typically, these projects take one to three years to achieve their full benefit. All of these investments should provide higher returns than our acquisitions, though start-up costs impact our immediate results.
“In 2016, we have identified more opportunities to grow our business and have already approved additional LVT production lines in the U.S. and Europe, the doubling of our central Mexico ceramic plant, the final phase of our European ceramic equipment upgrades and the expansion of our U.S. and European premium laminate production with new technology. We anticipate investing more than $600 million in capital projects this year, and we are assessing further internal opportunities.
“For the quarter, our Global Ceramic Segment sales were up approximately 8% as reported. On a constant days and currency basis, the segment grew 11% with the legacy business up approximately 9%. Adjusted operating income for the segment rose 18% on a constant currency basis over last year to an operating margin of 13%. In our North American ceramic business, which constitutes the majority of the segment, our service centers grew the fastest of all our channels during the period as we invested more in sales personnel, marketing and new product introductions. Our new floor and wall tile products are gaining additional placements in the home center channel as those retailers place greater emphasis on the category. To support our growth, our new plant in Tennessee initiated production on schedule, and the first line is running well. The plant’s remaining two lines will be operational between now and August. Our Mexican ceramic business is outpacing the market and is the fastest growing part of the segment. We continue to increase our customer base in the Mexican market, adding new distributors, expanding home center placements and increasing our participation in new construction projects. Our European ceramic sales grew during the period, and we are increasing our investments in sales personnel, merchandising, retail training and brand advertising. Our KAI acquisition continues to progress as we enhance the product





offering, organization and reporting systems while expanding sales to Western Europe and the U.S. Our Russian ceramic business continues to outperform the market, which remains challenging as the economy contracts and investments in real estate decline.
“During the quarter, our Flooring North America Segment’s sales were up 7% as reported. On constant days basis the segment grew approximately 9% with the legacy sales up 4%. Adjusted operating income for the segment rose 42% over last year to an operating margin of 9%. Last year, we began expanding our investments in sales personnel and marketing to broaden our distribution in carpet and hard surface products. Our profit margins have improved as a result of more differentiated products and more efficient operations. We continue to build on our strengths in premium residential carpet with innovative products that should enhance our mix as homeowners seek luxurious softness and improved performance. Our commercial margins improved with the success of our fashionable new product introductions and streamlined manufacturing processes. Our U.S. hard surface sales increased across all channels as we leverage our relationships with independent retailers, home centers and commercial customers. Our LVT sales are growing dramatically in both residential and commercial sectors as we ramp up production at our new U.S. plant. We have announced a hardwood price increase of 6% - 10% effective on May 15th. Our manufacturing plants are improving process efficiencies and quality as well as implementing equipment upgrades to extend our competitive advantages.
“For the quarter, our Flooring Rest of the World segment’s sales were up 56% as reported. On a constant days and currency basis the segment increased 62% with legacy sales up 4%. Adjusted operating income for the segment rose 70% on a constant currency basis to an operating margin of 17%. Our laminate and wood business in Europe outpaced market trends due to our differentiated high-end products. Our deeply textured new laminate collections are driving growth in the category, and our engineered wood sales rose in both our Quick-Step brand and our direct distribution. We are planning to increase laminate capacity this year to support new product growth. Our sheet vinyl plants are fully utilized and our mix is improving. Our LVT sales are growing substantially as our new production expands, and we sourced





products to grow even faster. Additional equipment will be installed in the third quarter to further increase our LVT capacity. Our insulation panel business grew significantly during the period, primarily through the acquisition of Xtratherm which was completed the end of last year. Our boards and roof panel businesses are delivering improved sales and margins as we upgrade the mix and equipment.
“Mohawk delivered another strong performance during the first period with all of our segments enhancing their position in the marketplace. In the U.S., increased investments in marketing, products and distribution should increase our sales and margins across all product categories. Although growth in Europe is limited and Russia remains in a recession, we anticipate improving our market share and positioning ourselves for the future. We are investing in our businesses at the highest rate in our history to expand our product offerings, improve efficiency and increase capacity. Our recent acquisitions have been significantly integrated, and our financial leverage has been reduced, so we can pursue additional opportunities as they become available. Taking all of these factors into account, our guidance for the second quarter is $3.29 to $3.38, which would represent a 22% to 26% increase over 2015, excluding any restructuring charges. Our first quarter performance reflects the positive impact of the investments we have made in the business over the past three years. Our unique products, marketing and manufacturing position will enhance our operating results going forward.”    

ABOUT MOHAWK INDUSTRIES
Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Bigelow, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Lees, Marazzi, Mohawk, Pergo, Unilin and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest





flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
Certain of the statements in the immediately preceding paragraphs, particularly anticipating future performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies and similar matters and those that include the words “could,” “should,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” and “estimates,” or similar expressions constitute “forward-looking statements.” For those statements, Mohawk claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will be accurate because they are based on many assumptions, which involve risks and uncertainties. The following important factors could cause future results to differ: changes in economic or industry conditions; competition; inflation and deflation in raw material prices and other input costs; inflation and deflation in consumer markets; energy costs and supply; timing and level of capital expenditures; timing and implementation of price increases for the Company’s products; impairment charges; integration of acquisitions; international operations; introduction of new products; rationalization of operations; tax, product and other claims; litigation; and other risks identified in Mohawk’s SEC reports and public announcements.

Conference call Friday, May 6, 2016, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time
The telephone number is 1-800-603-9255 for US/Canada and 1-706-634-2294 for International/Local. Conference ID # 88703650. A replay will be available until Monday, June 6, 2016, by dialing 855-859-2056 for US/local calls and 404-537-3406 for International/Local calls and entering Conference ID # 88703650.






MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Operations
 
Three Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
2,172,046

 
1,881,177

Cost of sales
 
1,532,367

 
1,369,234

    Gross profit
 
639,679

 
511,943

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
394,007

 
468,169

Operating income
 
245,672

 
43,774

Interest expense
 
12,301

 
16,449

Other expense (income), net
 
3,429

 
(1,083
)
    Earnings before income taxes
 
229,942

 
28,408

Income tax expense
 
57,825

 
5,904

        Net earnings including noncontrolling interest
 
172,117

 
22,504

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
569

 
158

Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
 
$
171,548

 
22,346

 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
 
 
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
 
$
2.32

 
0.31

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic
 
73,976

 
72,988

 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
 
 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
 
$
2.30

 
0.30

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted
 
74,490

 
73,530


Other Financial Information
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
$
100,194

 
85,656

Capital expenditures
 
$
140,833

 
105,794







Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
    Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
98,305

 
107,041

    Receivables, net
 
1,406,725

 
1,158,858

    Inventories
 
1,652,030

 
1,505,632

    Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
313,491

 
285,261

        Total current assets
 
3,470,551

 
3,056,792

Property, plant and equipment, net
 
3,224,327

 
2,618,633

Goodwill
 
2,339,521

 
1,553,155

Intangible assets, net
 
950,975

 
661,846

Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets
 
306,941

 
389,635

    Total assets
 
$
10,292,315

 
8,280,061

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt and commercial paper
 
$
2,076,179

 
1,806,176

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
1,247,489

 
1,074,456

        Total current liabilities
 
3,323,668

 
2,880,632

Long-term debt, less current portion
 
1,173,600

 
601,519

Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities
 
615,037

 
574,115

        Total liabilities
 
5,112,305

 
4,056,266

Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
23,432

 

Total stockholders' equity
 
5,156,578

 
4,223,795

    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
10,292,315

 
8,280,061


Segment Information(a)
 
As of or for the Three Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales:
 
 
 
 
    Global Ceramic
 
$
773,726

 
719,828

    Flooring NA
 
906,364

 
846,911

    Flooring ROW
 
491,956

 
314,742

    Intersegment sales
 

 
(304
)
        Consolidated net sales
 
$
2,172,046

 
1,881,177

 
 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
    Global Ceramic
 
$
99,777

 
85,327

    Flooring NA
 
75,351

 
(75,192
)
    Flooring ROW
 
79,537

 
44,641

    Corporate and eliminations
 
(8,993
)
 
(11,002
)
        Consolidated operating income
 
$
245,672

 
43,774

 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
    Global Ceramic
 
$
3,988,285

 
3,584,471

    Flooring NA
 
3,267,529

 
2,631,310

    Flooring ROW
 
2,926,959

 
1,753,404

    Corporate and eliminations
 
109,542

 
310,876

        Consolidated assets
 
$
10,292,315

 
8,280,061







Reconciliation of Net Earnings Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. to Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
$
171,548

 
22,346

Adjusting items:
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
7,718

 
12,529

Legal settlement and reserves

 
125,000

Deferred loan costs

 
651

Income taxes
(2,277
)
 
(35,554
)
 Adjusted net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
$
176,989

 
124,972

 
 
 
 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
$
2.38

 
1.70

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted
74,490

 
73,530



Reconciliation of Total Debt to Net Debt
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
April 2, 2016
Current portion of long-term debt and commercial paper
$
2,076,179

Long-term debt, less current portion
1,173,600

Less: Cash and cash equivalents
98,305

  Net Debt
$
3,151,474




Reconciliation of Operating Income to Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trailing Twelve
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Months Ended
 
 
July 4, 2015
 
October 3, 2015
 
December 31, 2015
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 2, 2016
Operating income
$
255,816

 
288,734

 
249,242

 
245,672

 
1,039,464

Other (expense) income
(2,928
)
 
(4,249
)
 
(11,525
)
 
(3,429
)
 
(22,131
)
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interest
(282
)
 
(798
)
 
(446
)
 
(569
)
 
(2,095
)
Depreciation and amortization
88,011

 
94,955

 
94,025

 
100,194

 
377,185

  EBITDA
340,617

 
378,642

 
331,296

 
341,868

 
1,392,423

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
15,275

 
11,690

 
30,820

 
7,718

 
65,503

Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)
6,156

 
7,160

 
21

 

 
13,337

Legal settlement and reserves
2,000

 

 
(2,520
)
 

 
(520
)
Release of indemnification asset

 

 
11,180

 

 
11,180

Acquisitions EBITDA
40,648

 
3,639

 
7,337

 

 
51,624

Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA
$
404,696


401,131

 
378,134

 
349,586

 
1,533,547

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Debt to Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.1








Reconciliation of 2016 Net Sales to Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate and Constant Shipping Days Excluding 2016 Q1 Acquisition Volume
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
Net sales
$
2,172,046

 
1,881,177

Adjustment to net sales on constant shipping days
31,734

 

Adjustment to net sales on a constant exchange rate
26,043

 

Net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days
2,229,823

 
1,881,177

Less: 2016 Q1 impact of acquisition volume
(242,956
)
 

2016 net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days excluding acquisition volume
$
1,986,867

 
1,881,177



Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Segment Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate and Constant Shipping Days Excluding 2016 Q1 Acquisition Volume
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Global Ceramic
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
Net sales
 
$
773,726

 
719,828

Adjustment to net sales on constant shipping days
 
10,189

 

Adjustment to segment net sales on a constant exchange rate
 
16,610

 

2016 segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days
 
800,525

 
719,828

Less: 2016 Q1 impact of acquisition volume
 
(19,782
)
 

2016 segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days excluding acquisition volume
 
$
780,743

 
719,828



Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Segment Net Sales on Constant Shipping Days Excluding 2016 Q1 Acquisition Volume
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Flooring NA(a)
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
Net sales
 
$
906,364

 
846,911

Adjustment to net sales on constant shipping days
 
12,400

 

2016 segment net sales on constant shipping days
 
918,764

 
846,911

Less: 2016 Q1 impact of acquisition volume
 
(40,400
)
 

2016 segment net sales on constant shipping days excluding acquisition volume
 
$
878,364

 
846,911



Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Segment Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate and Constant Shipping Days Excluding 2016 Q1 Acquisition Volume
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Flooring ROW(a)
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
Net sales
 
$
491,956

 
314,742

Adjustment to net sales on constant shipping days
 
9,145

 

Adjustment to segment net sales on a constant exchange rate
 
9,433

 

2016 segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days
 
510,534

 
314,742

Less: 2016 Q1 impact of acquisition volume
 
(182,773
)
 

2016 segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days excluding acquisition volume
 
$
327,761

 
314,742









Reconciliation of Gross Profit to Adjusted Gross Profit
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
Gross Profit
$
639,679

 
511,943

Adjustments to gross profit:
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
5,848

 
9,976

  Adjusted gross profit
$
645,527

 
521,919



Reconciliation of Selling, General and Administrative Expenses to Adjusted Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
Selling, general and administrative expenses
$
394,007

 
468,169

Adjustments to selling, general and administrative expenses:
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
(1,194
)
 
(2,553
)
Legal settlement and reserves

 
(125,000
)
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses
$
392,813

 
340,616



Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income on a Constant Exchange Rate
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
Operating income
$
245,672

 
43,774

Adjustments to operating income:
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
7,042

 
12,529

Legal settlement and reserves

 
125,000

  Adjusted operating income
252,714

 
181,303

Adjustment to operating income on a constant exchange rate
2,965

 

  Adjusted operating income on a constant exchange rate
$
255,679

 
181,303





Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income on a Constant Exchange Rate
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Global Ceramic
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
Operating income
$
99,777

 
85,327

Adjustments to segment operating income:
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
766

 
362

  Adjusted segment operating income
100,543

 
85,689

Adjustment to operating income on a constant exchange rate
337

 

  Adjusted segment operating income on a constant exchange rate
$
100,880

 
85,689







Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Flooring NA(a)
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
Operating income
$
75,351

 
(75,192
)
Adjustments to segment operating income:
 
 
 
Legal settlement and reserves

 
125,000

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
3,676

 
5,825

  Adjusted segment operating income
$
79,027

 
55,633



Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income on a Constant Exchange Rate
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Flooring ROW(a)
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
Operating income
$
79,537

 
44,641

Adjustments to segment operating income:
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
2,600

 
5,155

  Adjusted segment operating income
82,137

 
49,796

Adjustment to operating income on a constant exchange rate
2,627

 

  Adjusted segment operating income on a constant exchange rate
$
84,764

 
49,796



Reconciliation of Earnings Including Noncontrolling Interests Before Income Taxes to Adjusted Earnings Including Noncontrolling Interests Before Income Taxes
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
Earnings before income taxes
$
229,942

 
28,408

Noncontrolling interests
(569
)
 
(158
)
Adjustments to earning including noncontrolling interests before income taxes:
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related & other costs
7,718

 
12,529

Legal settlement and reserves

 
125,000

Deferred loan costs

 
651

Adjusted earnings including noncontrolling interests before income taxes
$
237,091

 
166,430



Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense to Adjusted Income Tax Expense
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
April 2, 2016
 
April 4, 2015
Income tax expense
$
57,825

 
5,904

Income tax effect of adjusting items
2,277

 
35,554

  Adjusted income tax expense
$
60,102

 
41,458

 
 
 
 
Adjusted income tax rate
25.4
%
 
24.9
%

(a) Prior year segment data adjusted to reflect second quarter 2015 segment realignment.

The Company believes it is useful for itself and investors to review, as applicable, both GAAP and the above non-GAAP measures in order to assess the performance of the Company's business for planning and forecasting in subsequent periods. In particular,





the Company believes excluding the impact of restructuring, acquisition, integration-related and other costs, legal settlement and reserves and acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up) is useful because it allows investors to evaluate our performance for different periods on a more comparable basis.