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1 UK Wizard - JShC tilings Choose Print from the File menu and then close this window. Font Size] * OuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2001 Commission file number 1-3433 THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 38-1285128 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 2030 DOW CENTER, MIDLAND, MICHIGAN 48674 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 989-636-1000 Not applicable (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /X/ No / / Class Outstanding at September 30. 2001 Common Stock, $2.50 par value 901,888,331 shares http ://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repor=tenk&ipage=1524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 1 OKWizard - SEC filings Page 2 of 27 THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Statements of Income Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Notes to Financial Statements Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Information Results of Operations Changes in Financial Condition Other Matters Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K SIGNATURE 2 PAGE 3 3 4 5 6 7 15 15 15 26 27 27 28 29 30 PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Note A) The Dow Chemical Company and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Income In millions, except for per share amounts (Unaudited) Net Sales Three Months Ended Sept. 30, Sept. 30, 3001 2000 $ 6,729 $ 7,448 Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, Sept 30, 2001 2000 $ 21,459 $ 22,303 http ://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 lOKWizard - SEC filings Page 3 of 27 Cost of sales Research and development expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses Amortization of intangibles Purchased in-process research and development charges (Note D) Merger-related expenses and restructuring (Note C) Insurance and finance company operations, pretax income (loss) Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates Sundry income--net Earnings (Loss) before Interest, Income Taxes and Minority Interests 5,639 261 433 50 69 46 (5) 11 16 253 Interest income Interest expense and amortization of debt discount Income (Loss) before Income Taxes and Minority Interests 21 194 80 Provision (Credit) for income taxes Minority interests' share in income Income (Loss) before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle 20 3 57 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (Note B) -- Net Income (Loss) Available for Common Stockholders $ 57 $ Share Data Earnings (Loss) before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle per common share--basic Earnings (Loss) per common share--basic Earnings (Loss) before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle per common share--diluted Earnings (Loss) per common share--diluted Common stock dividends declared per share of Dow common stock Weighted-average common shares outstanding--basic Weighted-average common shares outstanding--diluted $ 0.06 $ $ 0.06 $ $ 0.06 $ $ 0.06 S $ 0.335 902.8 913.6 $ Depreciation $ 402 $ Capital Expenditures $ 349 $ 6,184 273 449 33 -- -- 26 105 54 18,232 804 1,341 118 69 1,454 20 84 384 17,994 820 1,354 106 _____ -- 69 365 262 694 (71) 2,725 26 61 100 170 555 494 550 (565) 2,331 177 (200) 750 16 15 55 357 -- 357 $ (380) 32 (348) $ 1,526 -- 1,526 0.40 $ 0.40 $ 0.40 $ 0.40 $ 0.29 896.1 902.3 $ 394 $ 390 $ (0.42) $ (0.39) $ (0.42) $ (0.39) $ 0.96 900.6 900.6 $ 1,174 $ 998 S 1.71 1.71 1.69 1.69 0.87 893.7 904.4 1,151 1,300 See Notes to Financial Statements. 3 The Dow Chemical Company and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=1524469&doc=l&num=&size=2 2/18/2002 i uiv vv iz.aiu - jlv. mingd r age h ui z. / In millions (Unaudited) Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Marketable securities and interest-bearing deposits Accounts and notes receivable: Trade (net of allowance for doubtfiil receivables--2001: $121; 2000: $103) Other Inventories: Finished and work in process Materials and supplies Deferred income tax assets--current Total current assets Investments Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates Other investments Noncurrent receivables Total investments Property Property Less accumulated depreciation Net property Other Assets Goodwill (net of accumulated amortization--2001: $539; 2000: $459) Deferred income tax assets--noncurrent Deferred charges and other assets Total other assets Total Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current Liabilities Notes payable Long-term debt due within one year Accounts payable: Trade Other Income taxes payable Deferred income tax liabilities--current Dividends payable Accrued and other current liabilities Total current liabilities Long-Term Debt Other Noncurrent Liabilities Deferred income tax liabilities--noncurrent Pension and other postretirement benefits--noncurrent Other noncurrent obligations S*/> JO, 2001 Dec. 31, 2000 $ 480 $ 278 68 163 3,537 3,337 3,655 2,764 3,828 885 579 12,714 3,396 817 250 11,323 1,665 1,596 972 4,233 2,096 2,528 674 5,298 35,721 22,102 13,619 34,852 21,141 13,711 3,301 2,226 1,959 1,928 1,968 1,763 7,486 5,659 $ 38,052 $ 35,991 $ 3,301 $ 2,519 42 318 2,585 1,609 241 330 308 2,117 10,533 8,711 1,371 2,432 3,300 2,975 1,594 258 35 217 2,257 10,173 6,613 1,165 2,238 3,012 http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 iukwizard - itu tilings Total other noncurrent liabilities Minority Interest in Subsidiaries Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries (Note F) Stockholders' Equity Common stock Additional paid-in capital Unearned ESOP shares Retained eamings Accumulated other comprehensive loss Treasury stock at cost Net stockholders' equity Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity See Notes to Financial Statements. 4 Fage 5 ot 27 7,103 370 1,000 6,415 450 500 2,453 19 (103) 11,462 (1,002) (2,494) 2,453 -- (103) 12,675 (560) (2,625) 10,335 11,840 $ 38,052 $ 35,991 In millions (Unaudited) Operating Activities Investing Activities The Dow Chemical Company and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Income (Loss) before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization Purchased in-process research and development Provision (Credit) for deferred income tax Undistributed eamings of nonconsolidated affiliates Minority interests' share in income Net gain on sales of property and businesses Other net gain Merger-related expenses and restructuring Tax benefit-nonqualified stock option exercises Changes in assets and liabilities that provided (used) cash: Accounts and notes receivable Inventories Accounts payable Other assets and liabilities Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, Sept. 30, 2001 2000 $ (380) $ 1,526 1,316 69 5 (50) 15 (28) (266) 953 25 1,290 -- (139) (309) 55 (17) (258) -- 29 365 (241) (490) (866) (451) (417) 126 (287) Cash provided by operating activities 427 1,148 Capital expenditures Proceeds from sales of property and businesses Purchases of consolidated companies Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates Proceeds from sale of nonconsolidated affiliates n i_____ _ r :____ t......... (998) 123 (2,297) (149) 180 /1 f\e/r\ (1,300) 27 (452) (266) 47 /'"* - nn\ http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=1524469&doc=l&num=&size=2 2/18/2002 i ujs. w izaru - set imngs rurenases or investments Proceeds from sales of investments Cash used in investing activities Financing Activities Changes in short-term notes payable Payments on long-term debt Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt Purchases of treasury stock Proceeds from sales of common stock Proceeds from issuance of preferred securities of subsidiary Distributions to minority interests Dividends paid to stockholders Cash provided by (used in) financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash Summary Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of period See Notes to Financial Statements. 5 page o oi / / 2,753 (z,;>//; 3,908 (2,344) (413) 473 (238) 2,105 (5) 110 (213) (493) 312 (3) 136 500 (63) (759) -- (59) (677) 2,123 (997) (4) 202 278 (12) (274) 547 $ 480 $ 273 The Dow Chemical Company and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income In millions (Unaudited) Net Income (Loss) Available for Common Stockholders Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept 30, Sept. 30, 2001 2000 2001 2000 $ 57 $ 357 $ (348)$ 1,526 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments Cumulative translation adjustments Minimum pension liability Net losses on cash flow hedging derivative instruments (31) 58 (329) 128 49 (75) (100) (179) -- ---- 1 (30) -- (13) -- Total other comprehensive loss (12) (17) (442) (50) Comprehensive Income (Loss) $ 45 $ 340 $ (790)$ 1,476 See Notes to Financial Statements. 6 http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 1UXVVV1Z,cUU - llllllgt) rage / oi z / The Dow Chemical Company and Subsidiaries Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) Note A--Consolidated Financial Statements On February 6, 2001, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow" or the "Company") merged with Union Carbide Corporation ("Union Carbide") and, as a result, Union Carbide became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The merger was accounted for as a pooling of interests. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared to give retroactive effect to the merger and include the combined accounts of Dow and Union Carbide for all periods presented. The unaudited interim financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which, in the opinion of management, are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods covered. Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform to current year presentation. These statements should be read in conjunction with the audited supplemental consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in a Form 8-K filed by the Company on April 4, 2001 for the year ended December 31, 2000. Note B--Accounting Changes The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," in June 1998. SFAS No.133 requires an entity to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. In June 1999, the FASB issued SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities--Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133." In June 2000, the FASB issued SFAS No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities," an amendment of SFAS No. 133. Based on the revised effective date, the Company adopted SFAS No.133, as amended by SFAS No. 138, on January 1, 2001. See Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk for further discussion of the Company's use of derivative instruments and risk management objectives. The Company uses derivative instruments to manage exposures to currency exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rate risks. The adoption of SFAS No. 133 resulted in a cumulative transition adjustment gain of $32 million ($51 million pretax) and a cumulative after-tax increase to accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) of $65 million ($ 103 million pretax) in the first quarter of 2001. The Company also uses other derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments, the impact of which is not material to the financial statements. In December 1999, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements," which summarizes the SEC's views in applying generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition. The Company has determined that SAB 101's revenue recognition guidelines are consistent with the Company's existing revenue recognition policies; therefore, SAB 101 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In May 2000, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) of the FASB reached a consensus with respect to EITF Issue 00-10, "Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs." EITF Issue 00-10 recognized the inconsistencies in practice with regard to the recording of shipping and handling costs incurred by most companies that sell goods. The Company, with the exception of Union Carbide, had historically recorded freight and any directly related associated cost of transporting finished 7 product to customers as a reduction of net sales. At the end of2000, following the guidance of EITF Issue 00-10, the Company reclassified these costs to cost of sales for all periods. As a result, reported net sales increased approximately 4 percent, with a corresponding increase in cost of sales. Beginning in 2001, these costs are recorded as cost of sales. http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo:::Tenk&ipage=l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 1 OKWizard - SEC filings Page 8 of 27 In September 2000, the FASB issued SFAS No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities." This statement, which replaces SFAS No. 125, revises the standards for accounting for securitizations and other transfers of financial assets and collateral, and requires certain disclosures, but it carries over most of the provisions of SFAS No. 125 without reconsideration. SFAS No. 140 is effective for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities occurring after March 31, 2001. It is effective for recognition and reclassifications of collateral and for disclosures relating to securitization transactions and collateral for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2000. The adoption of SFAS No. 140 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In July 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations" and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." These statements replace Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 16, "Business Combinations" and APB Opinion No. 17, "Intangible Assets", respectively. Under SFAS No. 141 all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 are accounted for using only the purchase method. SFAS No. 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Under this statement, goodwill will not be amortized, but will be subject to impairment testing. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting these statements. In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations," which requires an entity to record the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred and a corresponding increase in the related long-lived asset. The liability is adjusted to its present value each period and the asset is depreciated over its useful life. A gain or loss may be incurred upon settlement of the liability. SFAS No. 143 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting this statement. In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," which replaces SFAS No. 121 and provisions of APB Opinion No. 30 for the disposal of segments of a business. The statement creates one accounting model, based on the framework established in SFAS No. 121, to be applied to all long-lived assets including discontinued operations. SFAS No. 144 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting this statement. Note C--Merger-Related Expenses and Restructuring During 2001, pretax costs of $1,454 million have been recorded for merger-related expenses and restructuring. These costs included transaction costs, employee severance, the write-down of duplicate assets and facilities, and other merger-related expenses. For further details, see Merger-Related Expenses and Restructuring in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Note D--Purchased In-Process Research and Development During the third quarter of 2001, the Company completed the appraisal of the technology acquired with the purchase of the Rohm & Haas' agricultural chemicals business (see Note E) and recorded an in-process research and development charge of $69 million as part of the Agricultural Products 8 segment. Projects associated with technology acquired are expected to create new growth opportunities for fungicides. When acquired, projects were approximately 5 percent complete, with expected completion in 2007 at an estimated additional cost of $39 million. Note E--Acquisitions and Divestitures In February 2000, the Company acquired Flexible Products Company of Marietta, Georgia, for approximately $160 million. Flexible Products Company was one of the largest polyurethane systems suppliers in North America and a leader in custom polyurethane foam formulations and dispensing technology. In April 1995, the Company signed an agreement with Bundesanstalt fur vereinigungsbedingte Sonderaufgaben http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 u/ivt* iliuu - jbv^ iiiinga rage y vi i (BvS) for the privatization of three state-owned chemical companies in eastern Germany, Buna Sow Leuna Olefinverbund (BSL). Economic transfer of business operations to the Company, through the privatization agreement and various service agreements, occurred in June 1995, and the Company began a reconstruction program of the sites. In September 1997, the Company acquired 80 percent ownership in BSL for an investment of $174 million; BvS maintained 20 percent ownership. The Company had a call option and BvS a put option for the remaining 20 percent of BSL after the reconstruction period. In May 2000, the Company announced the completion of the reconstruction program and, for an additional investment of $156 million, acquired the remaining 20 percent of BSL. On June 1, 2000, BSL became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and, beginning on that date, the financial results of BSL are fully consolidated. BvS provided certain incentives during the reconstruction period to cover portions of the reconstruction program and retained environmental cleanup obligations for existing facilities. Incentives related to property construction reduced the cost basis of such property. Incentives related to expenses during the reconstruction period were recognized as such expenses were incurred. During the reconstruction period, the Company included the financial results of BSL as a nonconsolidated affiliate. In January 2001, the Company acquired the 50 percent interest in Gurit-Essex AG that it did not previously own from Gurit-Heberlein AG for approximately $390 million. Gurit-Essex AG is the largest European supplier of automotive adhesives, sealants and body engineered systems for the automotive OEM and aftermarket. The acquisition has globalized Dow Automotive's product availability and doubled the Company's adhesives, sealants and body engineered systems business. Allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed has not been completed for this acquisition. Final determination of the fair values to be assigned may result in adjustments to the preliminary values assigned at the date of acquisition. In December 2000, the Company sold its 32.5 percent ownership interest in the Cochin pipeline system to NOVA Chemicals Corp. for $119 million, resulting in a pretax gain of $98 million. The Company initially announced its agreement to sell its interest in the pipeline to a unit of Williams' energy services business in August 2000. In October 2000, NOVA Chemicals Corp., one of the owners of Cochin, exercised its right of first refusal as provided in the contractual agreements among the Cochin owners. In August 1999, The Dow Chemical Company and Union Carbide announced a definitive merger agreement for a tax-free, stock-for-stock transaction. Under the agreement, Union Carbide stockholders received 1.611 shares of Dow stock (on a post-split basis) for each share of Union Carbide stock they owned. Based upon Dow's closing price of $124 11/16 (pre-split) on August 3, 1999, the transaction was valued at $66.96 per Union Carbide share, or $11.6 billion in aggregate including the assumption of $2.3 billion of net debt. According to the agreement, the merger was subject to certain conditions, 9 including approval by Union Carbide stockholders and review by antitrust regulator} authorities in the United States, Europe and Canada. Union Carbide stockholders approved the merger on December 1, 1999. On May 3, 2000, the European Commission approved the merger subject to certain conditions. The Company completed the merger on February 6, 2001, after receiving clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the Canadian Competition Bureau and other jurisdictions around the world. As part of the regulatory approval process, the Company agreed to: Divest certain European polyethylene assets. (The sale of Union Carbide's 50-percent ownership in Polimeri Europa S.r.l. to EniChem was completed in April 2001.) Divest and license certain polyethylene gas-phase technology globally. (Completed in thefirst quarter of 2001.) Contribute the UNIPOLTM polyethylene process technology licensing and polyethylene conventional catalyst businesses of Union Carbide to Univation Technologies LLC. (Occurred simultaneously with the merser.) http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 1 OKWizard - SEC filings Page 10 of 27 Divest Dow's worldwide ethyleneamines business (with the exception of Dow's facility in Temeuzen, The Netherlands). (Business wax sold to Huntsman International, LLC in thefirst quarter of2001.) Divest Dow's worldwide ethanolamines business. (Business was sold to INEOS pic in thefirst quarter of 2001.) Divest the North American Gas/SpecTM gas treating business. (Business was sold to INEOSpic in the first quarter of2001.) The merger with Union Carbide was accounted for as a pooling of interests. See Merger-Related Expenses and Restructuring (in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations) regarding a special charge and other merger-related expenses recorded during 2001 related to the merger with Union Carbide. On February 9, 2001, Dow announced it had reached an agreement with EniChem to acquire its polyurethanes business. Annual sales for EniChem's polyurethanes and systems business are approximately $500 million. The acquisition, which strengthens Dow's polyurethanes portfolio by enhancing its European presence, was completed in April 2001 for a net cash cost of approximately $80 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Dow divested Union Carbide's 50-percent interest in Polimeri Europa S.r.l. to EniChem in order to satisfy the European Commission's conditions for approval of the merger. Allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed has not been completed for this acquisition. Final determination of the fair values to be assigned may result in adjustments to the preliminary values assigned at the date of acquisition. On March 8, 2001, Dow announced it had reached an agreement to acquire Rohm and Haas' Agricultural Chemicals business, including working capital, for approximately $ 1 billion. After receiving regulatory approval, the Company announced completion of the acquisition on June 1, 2001. During the third quarter of2001, the Company recorded a pretax charge of $69 million for purchased in-process research and development costs as part of the allocation of the purchase price (see Note D). Allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed has not been completed for this acquisition. Final determination of the fair values to be assigned may result in adjustments to the preliminary values assigned at the date of acquisition, and could principally impact goodwill and property. 10 On March 29, 2001, Dow announced it was making a tender offer to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Ascot Pic, a publicly traded U.K. company. Subsequently, the European Commission granted regulatory approval of the acquisition on May 11, 2001, and the Company declared its offer to acquire Ascot wholly unconditional on June 1, 2001. The acquisition is valued at approximately $450 million. Dow has integrated the Fine Chemicals and Specialty Chemicals businesses of Ascot into Dow's Performance Chemicals' business group. Ascot's annual chemical sales are approximately $335 million. Allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed has not been completed for this acquisition. Final determination of the fair values to be assigned may result in adjustments to the preliminary values assigned at the date of acquisition. Note F--Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries In September 2001, Hobbes Capital S.A., a consolidated foreign subsidiary of the Company, issued $500 million of preferred securities in the form of equity certificates. The certificates provide a floating rate return based on LIBOR and may be redeemed in 2008 and at seven-year intervals thereafter. The equity certificates have been classified as "Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries" in the consolidated balance sheet. The preferred return will be included in minority interests' share in income in the consolidated statements of income. Note G--Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Litigation http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=1524469&doc=l&num=&size=2 2/18/2002 1 U I^UIU " k_ J-^ Xliili.,0 x agw i i ui / On May 15, 1995, Dow Coming Corporation (Dow Coming), in which the Company is a 50 percent shareholder, voluntarily filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code to resolve litigation related to Dow Coming's breast implant and other silicone medical products. As a consequence of that action and prior charges taken by Dow Coming, the Company fully reserved its investment in Dow Coming, and reserved its 50 percent share of equity earnings through the third quarter of 2000. The Company's financial statement exposure for breast implant product liability claims against Dow Coming is limited to its investment in Dow Coming, which, after fully reserving its investment in Dow Coming and reserving its share of equity earnings through the third quarter of 2000, is not material. As a result, any future charges by Dow Coming related to such claims or as a result of the Chapter 11 proceeding would not have a material adverse impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Company is separately named as a defendant in more than 14,000 breast implant product liability cases, of which approximately 4,000 state cases are the subject of summary judgments in favor of the Company. In these situations, plaintiffs have alleged that the Company should be liable for Dow Coming's alleged torts based on the Company's 50 percent stock ownership in Dow Coming and that the Company should be liable by virtue of alleged "direct participation" by the Company or its agents in Dow Coming's breast implant business. These latter, direct participation claims include counts sounding in strict liability, fraud, aiding and abetting, conspiracy, concert of action and negligence. Judge Sam C. Pointer of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama was appointed by the Federal Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation to oversee all of the product liability cases involving silicone breast implants filed in the U.S. federal courts. Initially, in a mling issued on December 1, 1993, Judge Pointer granted the Company's motion for summary judgment, finding that there was no basis on which a jury could conclude that the Company was liable for any claimed defects in the breast implants manufactured by Dow Coming. In an interlocutory opinion issued on April 25, 11 1995, Judge Pointer affirmed his earlier mling as to plaintiffs' corporate control claims but vacated that mling as to plaintiffs' direct participation claims. On July 7, 1998, Dow Coming, the Company and Coming Incorporated (Coming), on the one hand, and the Tort Claimants' Committee in Dow Coming's bankruptcy on the other, agreed on a binding Term Sheet to resolve all tort claims involving Dow Coming's silicone medical products, including the claims against Coming and the Company (collectively, the Shareholders). The agreement set forth in the Term Sheet was memorialized in a Joint Plan of Reorganization (the Joint Plan) filed by Dow Coming and the Tort Claimants' Committee (collectively, the Proponents) on November 9, 1998. On February 4, 1999, the Bankruptcy Court approved the disclosure statement describing the Joint Plan. Before the Joint Plan could become effective, however, it was subject to a vote by the claimants, a confirmation hearing and all relevant provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. Voting was completed on May 14, 1999, and the confirmation hearing concluded on July 30, 1999. On November 30, 1999, the Bankruptcy Court issued an Order confirming the Joint Plan, but then issued an Opinion on December 21, 1999 that, in the view of the Proponents and the Shareholders, improperly interpreted or attempted to modify certain provisions of the Joint Plan affecting the resolution of tort claims involving Dow Coming's silicone medical products against various entities, including the Shareholders. Many of the parties in interest, including the Shareholders, filed various motions and appeals seeking, among other things, a clarification of the December 21, 1999 Opinion. These motions and appeals were heard by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Page Hood on April 12 and 13, 2000, and on November 13, 2000, Judge Hood affirmed the Bankruptcy Court's November 30, 1999 Order confirming the Joint Plan and reversed, in part, the Bankruptcy Court's December 21, 1999 Opinion, including that portion of the Opinion the Shareholders had appealed. In turn, various parties in interest have appealed Judge Hood's decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, which heard oral arguments in the matter on October 23, 2001. The effectiveness of the Joint Plan remains subject to the resolution of those appeals. Accordingly, there can be no assurance at this time that the Joint Plan will become effective. nf tliA rpmAtp tlionn/It ic tho r>mninr +Vie> rnmnonT/'c manarromont tliot rtcciVi1ih/ ic tliot rvlomtiffe unll nrotnstl am tK< http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage-l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 1 UKWizard - SEC tilings Page 12 of 27 it to uiv opiiuvjn ui txis^ v^wiiyuiij o iiia^iiu^vmviit uiui uiv puooiuimj u iviuutw uiui piuunuio mu piuu vn mv uiwiy that the Company should be liable in the breast implant litigation because of its shareholder relationship with Dow Coming. The Company's management believes that there is no merit to plaintiffs' claims that the Company is liable for alleged defects in Dow Coming's silicone products because of the Company's alleged direct participation in the development of those products, and the Company intends to contest those claims vigorously. Management believes that the possibility is remote that a resolution of plaintiffs' direct participation claims, including the vigorous defense against those claims, would have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position or cash flows. Nevertheless, in light of Judge Pointer's April 25, 1995 ruling, it is possible that a resolution of plaintiffs' direct participation claims, including the vigorous defense against those claims, could have a material adverse impact on the Company's net income for a particular period, although it is impossible at this time to estimate the range or amount of any such impact. Numerous lawsuits have been brought against the Company and other chemical companies alleging that the manufacture, distribution or use of pesticides containing dibromochloropropane (DBCP) has caused, among other things, property damage, including contamination of groundwater. To date, there have been no verdicts or judgments against the Company in connection with these allegations. It is the opinion of the Company's management that the possibility is remote that the resolution of such lawsuits will have a material adverse impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Accmals for environmental matters are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated, based on current law and existing 12 technologies. The Company had accrued obligations of $462 million at September 30, 2001 for environmental matters, including $45 million for the remediation of Superfund sites. This is management's best estimate of the costs for remediation and restoration with respect to environmental matters for which the Company has accrued liabilities, although the ultimate cost with respect to these particular matters could range up to twice that amount. Inherent uncertainties exist in these estimates primarily due to unknown conditions, changing governmental regulations and legal standards regarding liability, and evolving technologies for handling site remediation and restoration. It is the opinion of the Company's management that the possibility is remote that costs in excess of those accmed or disclosed will have a material adverse impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In addition to the breast implant, DBCP and environmental remediation matters, the Company is party to a number of other claims and lawsuits arising out of the normal course of business with respect to commercial matters, including product liability, governmental regulation and other actions. Certain of these actions purport to be class actions and seek damages in very large amounts. All such claims are being contested. Dow has an active risk management program consisting of numerous insurance policies seciued from many carriers at various times. These policies provide coverage that will be utilized to minimize the impact, if any, of the contingencies described above. Except for the possible effect on the Company's net income for breast implant litigation described above, it is the opinion of the Company's management that the possibility is remote that the aggregate of all claims and lawsuits will have a material adverse impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Purchase Commitments The Company has two major agreements (two in 1999 and three in 1998) for the purchase of ethylene-related products in Canada. The purchase price is determined on a cost-of-service basis which, in addition to covering all operating expenses and debt service costs, provides the owner of the manufacturing plants with a specified return on capital. Total purchases under the agreements were $178 million in 2000, $144 million in 1999 and $266 million in 1998. At December 31, 2000, the Company had various outstanding commitments for take or pay and throughput agreements, including the two purchase agreements referred to above, for terms extending from one to 20 years. In general, such commitments were at prices not in excess of current market prices. Fixed and Determinable Portion of Take or Pay and Throughput Obligations at December 31, 2000 (in millions) 2001 2002 2003 $ 437 419 399 http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=1524469&doc=l&num=&size=2 2/18/2002 i viv v y iz.ai a llllllgO 2004 2005 2006 through expiration of contracts Total 13 r age IJU14/ 352 314 2,104 $ 4,025 In addition to the take or pay obligations at December 31, 2000, the Company had outstanding purchase commitments which ranged from one to 20 years for steam, electrical power, materials, property and other items used in the normal course of business of approximately $242 million. In general, such commitments were at prices not in excess of current market prices. The Company also had outstanding direct and indirect commitments for construction performance and lease payment guarantees and other obligations of $535 million. The Company was also committed to lease manufacturing facilities under construction in Argentina and The Netherlands. The facilities in Argentina are now complete and have been leased to the Company. Other Union Carbide severally guaranteed up to $54 million at September 30, 2001 of the debt and working capital financing needs of EQUATE Petrochemical Company K.S.C. (EQUATE), a joint venture in Kuwait. Union Carbide also severally guaranteed certain sales volume targets until EQUATE's sales capabilities are proved. In addition, Union Carbide has pledged its shares in EQUATE as security for EQUATE's debt. Union Carbide has political risk insurance coverage for its equity investment and a majority of its guarantee of EQUATE's debt. Note H--Operating Segments and Geographic Areas In millions Operating segment sales Performance Plastics Performance Chemicals Agricultural Products Plastics Chemicals Hydrocarbons and Energy Unallocated and Other Total Operating segment EBIT Performance Plastics Performance Chemicals Agricultural Products Plastics Chemicals Hydrocarbons and Energy Unallocated and Other Total Geographic area sales T TrtitaA Ctotor Three Months Ended Sept. 30, Sept. 30, 2001 2000 Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, Sept. 30, 2001 2000 $ 1,829 $ 1,957 $ 5,614 $ 5,725 1,306 1,337 3,856 4,048 All 449 1,891 1,776 1,606 1,863 5,072 5,403 857 1,021 2,798 3,138 578 721 2,005 1,930 76 100 223 283 $ 6,729 $ 7,448 $ 21,459 $ 22,303 $ 214 $ 218 (150) 83 57 (11) (158) $ 253 $ 235 $ 125 (23) 247 86 4 20 571 $ 476 69 158 95 (14) (1,426) 694 $ (71) $ 825 459 225 828 409 24 (45) 2,725 <c 7 7/11 <C 7 lOO c O 1/to <c O 710 http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=1524469&doc=l&num=&size=2 2/18/2002 iujvvv izaiu - oll. inuigs Europe Rest of World Total rage ih oi z/ 2,190 1,798 2,183 2,066 s,i-rs 6,825 5,485 4> SylJKt 6,636 5,937 $ 6,729 $ 7,448 $ 21,459 $ 22,303 The reconciliation between "Earnings (Loss) before Interest, Income Taxes and Minority Interests (EBIT)" and "Income (Loss) before Income Taxes and Minority Interests" consists of "Interest 14 income" and "Interest expense and amortization of debt discount," and can be found in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Intersegment revenues are not material in total or in any one operating segment. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of The Dow Chemical Company and its subsidiaries (Dow or the Company), which now includes Union Carbide Corporation (Union Carbide). This section covers the current performance and outlook of the Company and each of its operating segments. The forward-looking statements contained in this section and in other parts of this document involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as more fully discussed elsewhere and in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic, competitive, legal, governmental and technological factors. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company's expectations will be realized. The Company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change. INTRODUCTORY NOTE TO READERS The accompanying consolidated financial statements of The Dow Chemical Company and its subsidiaries have been prepared to give retroactive effect to the merger of Dow and Union Carbide on February 6, 2001, which has been accounted for as a pooling of interests. Accordingly, the financial statements include the combined accounts of the two companies for all periods presented. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Selected data for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000: In millions, except for per share amounts Sales Cost of sales % of sales Research and development, selling, general and administrative expenses Earnings (Loss) before interest, income taxes and minority interests (EBIT) % of sales Effective tax rate Net income (loss) available for common stockholders Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30, 2001 2000 2001 2000 $ 6,729 $ 7,448 $ 21,459 $ 22,303 5,639 6,184 18,232 17,994 84% 83% 85% 81% 694 722 2,145 2,174 253 694 (71) 2,725 4% 9% -- 12% 25.0% 32.2% 35.4% 32.2% $ 57 $ 357 $ (348) $ 1,526 http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=1524469&doc=:l&num=&size=2 2/18/2002 i uiv * * i^cti v-i _ r a^c- i ^ ui z. / Earnings (Loss) per common share -- basic Earnings (Loss) per common share -- diluted Operating rate percentage $ 0.06 $ $ 0.06 $ 77% 0.40 $ 0.40 $ 83% (0.39) $ (0.39) $ 77% 1.71 1.69 85% Net sales for the third quarter of 2001 were $6.7 billion, down 10 percent from $7.4 billion in the third quarter of 2000 due to declining sales prices. Volume improved in Agricultural Products (due partially 15 to the acquisition of Rohm and Haas' agricultural chemicals business), Performance Plastics (due to the acquisitions of EniChem's polyurethanes business and Gurit-Essex AG), and Hydrocarbons and Energy, but was down in Performance Chemicals, Plastics, and Chemicals. From a geographic standpoint, substantial volume growth was reported in Europe, offsetting the results of slowing demand in North America and Asia Pacific. In Latin America, volume was up slightly. Selling prices, down $708 million in total, declined in all segments, except Performance Chemicals which was flat, and all geographic areas, reflecting the current economic environment. Year to date, net sales of $21.5 billion were down 4 percent from $22.3 billion last year due to a 4 percent decline in prices. Operating expenses (research and development, and selling, general and administrative expenses) were $694 million for the third quarter, down $28 million from $722 million last year due to cost control efforts and the realization of merger-related synergies. Excluding net acquisitions, operating expenses were down 8 percent from the same quarter last year. For the first three quarters of the year, operating expenses totaled $2,145 million, down from $2,174 million for the same period last year. Excluding net acquisitions, year to date operating expenses were down 4 percent from the first nine months of 2000. Net income for the third quarter was $57 million or $0.06 per share, compared with $357 million or $0.40 per share for the third quarter of 2000. While feedstock and energy costs were down $520 million versus last year, selling prices declined more than $700 million, negatively impacting results. Net income for the quarter was further reduced by several unusual items: a charge for purchased in-process research and development costs (IPR&D) of $69 million ($0.05 per share) associated with the recent acquisition of Rohm & Haas' agricultural chemicals business (see Note D to Financial Statements); additional expenses of $46 million ($0.03 per share) related to the Company's merger with Union Carbide (see Merger-Related Expenses and Restructuring); a $6 million ($0.01 per share) reinsurance loss on the World Trade Center (reflected in Insurance and finance company operations); and Dow's $11 million share ($0.01 per share) of a restructuring charge recorded by Dow Coming in the third quarter (reflected in Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates). For the first three quarters of 2001, Dow reported a net loss of $(348) million or $(0.39) per share versus net income of $ 1.5 billion or $ 1.69 per share for the same period last year. Year to date, net income was negatively impacted by increased feedstock and energy costs of $175 million, lower selling prices of approximately $900 million, and several unusual items. The following table shows the impact of unusual items recorded during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2001: In millions, except for per share amounts Unusual items: Merger-related expenses and restructuring Gain on sale of Schlumberger stock Accounting change (see Note B to Financial Statements) Purchased in-process R&D Reinsurance company loss on WTC Dow Coming restructuring EBIT 3 Months Ended Sept 30, 9 Months Ended Sept. 30, 2001 2001 Net Income 3 Months Ended Sept. 30, 9 Months Ended Sept. 30, 2001 2001 S Per Share 3 Months Ended Sept. 30, 9 Months Ended Sept. 30, 2001 2001 $ (46)$ (1,454)$ (34)$ (970)$ (0.03)$ (1.07) -- 266 -- 168 -- 0.18 -- -- -- 32 -- 0.04 (69) (69) (43) (43) (0.05) (0.05) (6) (6) (5) (5) (0.01) (0.01) (11) (11) (11) (11) (0.01) (0.01) http;//ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 1 UKWizard - SEC tilings Page 16 of 27 Total unusual items $ (132)$ (1,274)$ 16 (93)$ (829)$ (0.10)$ (0.92) Like other companies in the chemical industry, Dow has experienced throughout 2001 the most difficult industry conditions in years. While hydrocarbon and energy costs declined during the quarter from unusually high levels, selling prices fell more sharply, compressing margins. The tragic events that began on September 11 have further eroded consumer confidence and dampened the outlook for the global economy. This year's macroeconomic and industry conditions have resulted in a significant negative impact on the Company's earnings. PERFORMANCE PLASTICS Performance Plastics sales of $1,829 million for the third quarter were down 7 percent from $1,957 million in the third quarter of 2000, as a 2 percent increase in volume was more than offset by a 9 percent decline in prices. Excluding acquisitions, volume was down 6 percent, reflecting weak industry demand. EBIT for the segment was $214 million, down from $235 million last year as the impact of lower sales more than offset lower raw material costs. Dow Automotive sales for the third quarter were up more than 20 percent from a year ago, primarily due to the consolidation of Gurit-Essex AG following the completion of that acquisition in January 2001 (see Note E to Financial Statements). Excluding the impact of this acquisition, sales volume was down approximately 3 percent from the third quarter of 2000. Declines in demand and selling prices were the result of the general weakness of the global automotive industry. Third quarter EBIT for the business was down significantly as the business experienced relatively flat sales volume in North America and lower selling prices globally. Higher operating expenses also contributed to the decrease in EBIT. Engineering Plastics sales for the quarter were down 15 percent from the third quarter of 2000, with declines in both volume and price. Volume was down for nylon and polycarbonate compounds and blends due to an environment of weak demand. Compared with the same quarter last year, prices declined in all geographic areas. EBIT for the quarter was down versus last year due to the decline in sales. Sales of Epoxy Products and Intermediates were down 16 percent from last year primarily due to a decline in volume, although prices also declined. Lower volumes were reported in all geographic areas, led by weak demand within the electronics industry in Asia Pacific and North America. Prices were down across most product lines and in all geographic areas. EBIT for the quarter was down from the third quarter of last year as poor economic conditions negatively impacted results'. Fabricated Products sales for the third quarter of 2001 were down 7 percent compared with last year, as prices declined 4 percent and volume fell 3 percent. While sales of Styrofoam brand insulation in North America improved, sales for engineered films and laminates were down versus a very strong quarter last year. Price declines were reported in most product lines and in all geographic areas. EBIT for the third quarter of 2001 was down significantly from the same period in 2000 due to lower sales. Polyurethanes sales for the third quarter were flat versus the third quarter of 2000, as an 8 percent increase in volume was offset by a decline in prices. Excluding the recent acquisition of EniChem's polyurethanes business, volume was down 3 percent, reflecting the competitive environment within the industry. Volume was particularly strong for TDI and systems formulations, both primarily due to the EniChem acquisition. Prices declined across most product lines and geographic areas as economic conditions remained weak. EBIT for the third quarter improved versus last year due to lower propylene costs and improved manufacturing operations. 17 Wire and Cable sales for the third quarter of 2001 were down from the third quarter of last year primarily due to lower demand for telecommunications cable. EBIT for the third quarter improved versus last year due to lower ethylene rnctc 5mH nnrr*liacir0' rrvct cimproipc http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 1 UK Wizard - SEC tilings Page 17 of 27 WVSk>b*J MUU puiwiiuatlt^ bUJk For the first nine months of the year, Performance Plastics sales were $5,614 million, down 2 percent from $5,725 million for the same period last year as volume growth of 1 percent was more than offset by a price decline of 3 percent. Year to date EBIT for the segment was $571 million compared with $825 million for the first three quarters of 2000, reflecting the negative impact of the current competitive environment. PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS Performance Chemicals sales for the third quarter were $1,306 million, down 2 percent from $1,337 million in the third quarter of 2000. Volume fell 2 percent as prices remained flat. Excluding the divestiture of businesses required for regulatory approval of the merger with Union Carbide (discussed in further detail below) and the recent acquisition of Ascot Pic (see Note E to Financial Statements), volume declined 4 percent. Third quarter EBIT for the segment was $218 million, up significantly from $125 million last year due in part to lower raw material costs. Results were also favorably impacted as the businesses began to realize cost synergies from the merger with Union Carbide. Emulsion Polymers sales for the quarter were up slightly, with a 5 percent increase in price offset by a 2 percent decline in volume versus the same quarter last year. Significant price improvements in North America and Europe were partially offset by declines in Asia Pacific. Prices were relatively flat in Latin America. Volume declined during the quarter as demand for coated paper softened in all geographic areas except Europe. EBIT for the third quarter improved from last year due to lower styrene monomer costs. Industrial Chemicals sales were down 2 percent from the third quarter of 2000 due to decreased demand. Selling prices were flat. EBIT for the business improved significantly versus last year due to reduced raw material costs and lower overhead costs as the business began to realize synergies from the merger with Union Carbide. Sales of Custom and Fine Chemicals were up significantly due to the addition of Ascot Pic during the quarter. EBIT for the quarter declined versus the third quarter of 2000. Oxide Derivatives sales for the third quarter were down 25 percent compared with last year due to the divestiture of Dow's ethyleneamines, ethanolamines and North American Gas/Spec gas treating businesses in the first quarter. These divestitures were required for regulatory approval of the merger with Union Carbide. Excluding the divestitures, volume was down 5 percent, as the Company decided to forego lower margin glycol ethers business. EBIT improved substantially in the third quarter as margins improved due to lower raw material costs and as the business began to realize synergies related to the merger with Union Carbide. Specialty Polymers sales in the third quarter were down 6 percent from the same period of 2000 due to a decline in volume. Prices were essentially flat. In a highly competitive environment, demand was strong for acrylates and liquid separation membranes. For some products sold into the paper and automotive industries, the business continued to experience a softening in demand. EBIT improved significantly compared with last year due to lower raw material costs and merger-related cost synergies. Water Soluble Polymers sales for the quarter were down 4 percent due to a decline in selling prices. Volume continued to be strong for Methocel cellulose ethers. EBIT for the third quarter was down compared with last year due to lower selling prices. 18 Performance Chemicals sales for the first nine months of 2001 were $3,856 million, down 5 percent from $4,048 million in the same period last year. Volume declined 6 percent, more than offsetting a 1 percent improvement in price. Year to date, EBIT for the segment was $476 million compared with $459 million last year. EBIT improved due to higher selling prices and the impact of merger-related cost synergies. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Sales of Agricultural Products for the third quarter of 2001 were $477 million, up 6 percent from $449 million last year. http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo^enk&ipage=l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 luiY vv i^aiu - ii lingo rage louiz/ Volume lor the segment grew 14 percent, while prices declined 8 percent, Excluding the impact ot recent acquisitions (Cargill Hybrid Seeds, Zeneca Limited's acetochlor herbicide product line, and Rohm and Haas' agricultural chemicals business), volume fell 5 percent. Demand was strong for glyphosate and Sentricon TERMITE COLONY ELIMINATION SYSTEM. Prices were down versus last year, with agricultural commodity prices at their lowest levels in 20 years. EBIT for the quarter was a loss of $(150) million compared with a loss of $(23) million in the third quarter of 2000. EBIT for the third quarter was reduced by a $69 million pretax charge for IPR&D costs associated with the recent acquisition of Rohm & Haas' agricultural chemicals business (see Note D to Financial Statements). Excluding this charge, EBIT for the third quarter was a loss of $(81) million. Sales for the segment were $1,891 million for the first nine months of the year, up 6 percent from $1,776 million in 2000. While volume improved 12 percent, prices declined 6 percent. Year to date, EBIT was $69 million, down from $225 million for the first three quarters of 2000, reflective of adverse conditions worldwide in the agricultural industry. Excluding the third quarter charge of $69 million for IPR&D, EBIT for the first nine months of 2001 was $138 million. PLASTICS Plastics sales in the third quarter of 2001 were $1,606 million, down 14 percent versus $1,863 million a year ago. Compared with last year, prices fell 13 percent and volume declined 1 percent. EBIT for the quarter was $83 million, down substantially from $247 million in the third quarter of 2000. While the segment benefited from lower hydrocarbon and energy costs versus last year, weak supply/demand balances resulted in a substantially larger decline in selling prices. Polyethylene sales were down substantially compared with the third quarter of last year, as volumes declined 3 percent and prices felH3 percent. Demand was off significantly in Asia Pacific and relatively flat in the other geographic areas. Demand was particularly strong for Affinity polyolefin plastomers and low density polyethylene. Due to excess supply in the industry, price declines were reported for most products and in most geographic areas. Although the business received some benefit from lower ethylene costs and merger-related cost synergies, EBIT for the business was down significantly due to the sharp decline in selling prices. Polypropylene sales for the third quarter of 2001 continued an upward trend, as increased volume was partially offset by lower prices versus the same quarter last year. Volume growth was aided by the December 2000 start-up of a new polypropylene plant in Freeport, Texas, and the April 2001 acquisition of Basell's polypropylene plant in Cologne, Germany. In all geographic areas, volume grew and prices declined. EBIT declined versus last year due to continuing weak industry fundamentals. Polystyrene sales were down significantly in the third quarter of 2001 compared with the same quarter last year. Prices fell 23 percent, as volume declined 7 percent. Prices weakened dramatically during the quarter due to a sharp decline in industry demand, EBIT for the business declined 19 compared with the third quarter of 2000 as selling prices fell faster than the decline in styrene monomer costs. Plastics sales for the first nine months of 2001 were $5,072 million, down 6 percent from $5,403 million last year. During this period, volume improved 3 percent, but was more than offset by a 9 percent drop in prices. EBIT for the period was $158 million, down sharply from $828 million for the first nine months of 2000 as lower prices and higher feedstock and energy costs resulted in dramatically reduced margins. 20 CHEMICALS Third quarter sales for the Chemicals segment were $857 million, down 16 percent from $1,021 million in the third quarter of 2000. Volume was down 8 percent due to declines in chlorinated organics; caustic; ethylene glycol (EG); and rymanir* crthrptifc onH mnnnmprc (OT^\/fA PrA^notinn ot t^p Pnmnantt'c PP forilitv in Prpnticc A IKprta http;//ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=l 524469&doc=l &num-&size=2 2/18/2002 lOKWizard - SEC filings Page 19 of 27 yi gjUlllV UUVIUIWUIUIWJ) OV/1 I VUl>) Uliu lllOUVUlViO ^ V/iUiII 1 t VUUVUV/11 Ul U1W ^/Oiupuiiji O i--> 'j 1UC ill IJf 111 X lVUUJJj 4 HUVliUj Canada restarted in mid-July. Due to continued weak demand, however, operating rates for EG on the U.S. Gulf Coast were reduced. Prices were down 8 percent compared with last year, as price declines for VCM and EG more than offset increases for caustic and ethanol. EBIT for the segment was $57 million, down from $86 million in the third quarter of 2000. Although there was some relief in the quarter from lower feedstock and energy costs and merger-related cost synergies, EBIT for the segment declined due to significantly lower demand and selling prices. For the first nine months of 2001, sales for the Chemicals segment were $2,798 million, down 11 percent from $3,138 million last year due to an 8 percent decline in volume and a 3 percent decline in prices. EBIT for the period was $95 million compared with $409 million for the first nine months of 2000. The sharp decline in EBIT resulted from weak supply/demand conditions and increased hydrocarbon and energy costs, partially offset by merger-related synergies. HYDROCARBONS AND ENERGY Hydrocarbons and Energy sales for the quarter were $578 million, down 20 percent from $721 million in the third quarter of 2000. Volume improved 7 percent, while sales prices fell 27 percent, reflecting a sharp decline in hydrocarbon and energy costs. Dow's energy and hydrocarbon feedstock costs for the third quarter were approximately $520 million lower than the third quarter of 2000, positively impacting the results of several of the Company's businesses. EBIT for the quarter was a loss of $(11) million compared with income of $4 million in the third quarter of 2000. Sales for the first nine months of 2001 were $2,005 million, up 4 percent from $1,930 million for the same period last year on an 11 percent improvement in volume offset by a 7 percent decline in prices. EBIT for the first nine months was a loss of $(14) million compared with income of $24 million last year. UNALLOCATED AND OTHER Unallocated and Other includes research and other expenses related to developmental activities in Growth Platforms, overhead and other cost recovery variances that are not allocated to the operating segments, results of Dow's insurance and finance company operations, gains and losses on sales of financial assets, and foreign exchange hedging results. EBIT for the quarter was a loss of $(158) million compared with income of $20 million for the third quarter of 2000. Third quarter results were negatively impacted by additional merger-related expenses of $46 million (pretax); a $6 million (pretax) reinsurance loss on the World Trade Center (reflected in Insurance and finance company operations); and Dow's $11 million share of a restructuring charge recorded by Dow Coming in the third quarter, which reduced equity earnings. Year to date, EBIT was a loss of $(1,426) million versus a loss of $(45) million for the first nine months of last year. First quarter results for Unallocated and Other this year included a pretax special charge of $1,384 million for costs related to Dow's recent merger with Union Carbide (see Merger-Related Expenses and Restructuring below) and a $266 million gain on the sale of stock in Schlumberger Ltd. Second quarter results included an addition;'! $24 million (pretax) of merger-related expenses. Unusual items affecting EBIT for the third quarter are included above. 21 Sales Volume and Price by Operating Segment and Geographic Area Percentage change from prior year Operating segments Performance Plastics Performance Chemicals Agricultural Products Plastics i.: - _ i . Three Months Ended Sept 30,2001 Volume Price Total Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,2001 Volume Price Total 2% (2)% 14% (1)% /o\n/ (9)% -- (8)% (13)% /o\n/ (7)% (2)% 6% (14)% zi r\n/ 1% (6)% 12% 3% ZONO/ (3)% 1% (6)% (9)% (2)% (5)% 6% (6)% i \n/ http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage:=l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 iUJN wizard - bt-C tilings v-,nemicau> Hydrocarbons and Energy Total Geographic area sales United States Europe Rest of World Total Fage 21) ol 27 WZo W"A> ^ioj7o 7% (27)% (20)% -- (10)% (10)% (C)VO 11% VP0 UUZo (7)% 4% -- (4)% (4)% (6)% 11% (2)% (8)% (11)% (11)% (14)% -- (13)% _____ (10)% (10)% (4)% 9% (2)% (2)% (6)% (6)% (6)% 3% (8)% _____ (4)% (4)% COMPANY SUMMARY Operating Rate The Company's global plant operating rate for its chemicals and plastics businesses was 77 percent in the third quarter of 2001, down from 83 percent in the third quarter of 2000. The decline in operating rate reflects reduced run rates at several of Dow's plants in an effort to manage inventory levels during this period of lower demand. Merger-Related Expenses and Restructuring On March 29, 2001 Dow's management made certain decisions relative to employment levels, duplicate assets and facilities and excess capacity resulting from the merger with Union Carbide. These decisions were based on management's assessment of the actions necessary to achieve synergies as the result of the merger. The economic effects of these decisions, combined with merger-related transaction costs and certain asset impairments, resulted in a pretax special charge in the first quarter of $1,384 million. This charge was included in Unallocated and Other for segment reporting purposes. The following table shows the major components of the special charge: In millions Transaction costs Labor-related costs Write-down of assets and facilities Total $ 122 643 619 $ 1,384 Transaction costs of $122 million consisted primarily of investment banking, legal and accounting fees, all of which had been paid at March 31, 2001. Employee-related costs consisted predominantly of provisions for employee severance, change of control obligations, medical and retirement benefits, and outplacement services. The Company's integration plans include a workforce reduction of approximately 4,500 people, primarily from Union Carbide's administrative, marketing, purchasing, research and development, and manufacturing 22 workforce. The charge for severance was based upon the severance plan provisions communicated to employees. Headcount reductions began in the second quarter of 2001. As planned, more than one-half of the reductions were completed by the end of September; approximately 80 percent will be completed by the end of the first 12 months following the merger. The Company expects that approximately 66 percent of the employee-related costs will be expended in cash within the next two years, though the timing of severance payments is dependent upon employee elections. Expenditures with respect to employee-related costs associated with pension and postretirement benefit plans will occur over a much more extended period that is not currently determinable. http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=1524469&doc=l&num=&size=2 2/18/2002 i \j i\. r iz^u.i va - tii a. AiirngjO r age jli ui z, / The special charge included $619 million for the write-down of duplicate assets and facilities directly related to the merger, the loss on divestitures required to obtain regulatory approval for the merger, asset impairments and lease abandonment reserves. Duplicate assets consist principally of capitalized software costs, information technology equipment, and research and development facilities and equipment, all of which were written off during the first quarter. The fair values of the impaired assets, which include production facilities and transportation equipment, were determined based on discounted cash flows and an appraisal, respectively. At September 30, 2001, $101 million of the reserve remained for the abandonment of leased facilities. These components of the special charge will require limited future cash outlays, and will result in a decrease in annual depreciation of approximately $65 million. As of September 30, 2001, severance of $288 million had been paid to approximately 2,800 former employees. For the third quarter, one-time merger and integration costs totaled $46 million. Year to date, these costs were $83 million. The following table summarizes the activity in the special charge reserve for the year by quarter: In millions Quarter 1Q01 2Q01 3Q01 Opening Additions to Charges Against Balance at Balance Reserve Reserve Period End --$ 1,384 $ 740 $ 644 $ 644 $ 24 $ 202 $ 466 $ 466 $ 46 $ 69 $ 443 The Company expects the foregoing actions, in combination with other synergy activities, to result in annual cost savings of $ 1.1 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2003. By the end of the third quarter, the Company had taken actions that will result in annual cost synergies of more than $550 million. The cost reductions will affect cost of sales, research and development expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses. These actions are not expected to have an impact on future revenues. Equity in Earnings ofNonconsolidatecL Affiliates Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates was $11 million in the third quarter of 2001, compared with $105 million in the same quarter last year. Equity earnings declined primarily due to the consolidation of Gurit-Essex AG in the first quarter of 2001 and BSL in 2000, and the divestiture of Dow's interest in Polimeri Europa, which was required for regulatory approval of the merger with Union Carbide (see Note E to Financial Statements). Additionally, equity earnings in the third quarter included Dow's share ($11 million) of a restructuring charge recorded by Dow Coming. Lower results in several of the Company's basic plastics and chemicals joint ventures, which corresponded with the decline in the results of Dow's basics businesses, also contributed to the decline. Year to date, equity earnings were $84 million versus $365 million in 2000. 23 Sundry Income--Net Sundry income includes a variety of income and expense items such as the gain or loss on foreign currency exchange, dividends from investments, and gains and losses on sales of investments and assets. Sundry income for the third quarter of 2001 was $16 million compared with $54 million in the third quarter of 2000. Year to date, sundry income was $384 million compared with $262 million last year. In the first quarter of 2001, sundry income included a $266 million pretax gain on the sale of stock in Schlumberger Ltd. Net Interest Expense Net interest expense (interest expense less capitalized interest and interest income) was $173 million in the third quarter of 2001 compared with $144 million last year. Net interest expense was up due to an increase in total debt partially http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 1 WAV VV 1Z.CUU " rage ui z,/ offset by lower interest rates. Year to date, net interest expense was $494 million, up from $394 million in the first three quarters of 2000. Interest income in the first quarter of last year included $ 15 million related to a tax refund. Provision for Taxes on Income The effective tax rate for the third quarter was 25.0 percent compared with 32.2 percent for the same quarter of 2000, reflecting the impact of tax credits on a lower level of earnings. Year to date, the effective tax rate was 35.4 percent versus 32.2 percent last year. Outlook At the start of 2001, Dow expected relatively slow growth in the first half of the year followed by an improvement in the second half. As the year progressed, global growth slowed more than anticipated. The events of September 11 further compounded the declining economic trend. It now seems likely that the recovery has been delayed by a couple of quarters. While there is no consensus view of the macroeconomic outlook, the Company believes that the massive fiscal and monetary stimulus being provided in the United States and the more recent monetary stimulus in Europe will have a positive effect over time. The global economy is very fragile, but this stimulus is expected to result in improved economic conditions by the second half of next year. The year continues to be one of the most challenging periods the chemical industry has experienced in over two decades with the combination of high feedstock and energy costs, slowing global demand and added capacity in several products. Feedstock and energy costs are expected to decline further in the fourth quarter and prices of commodity chemicals and plastics will probably follow the decline due to the weak supply/demand balances for many of these products. U.S. automobile production is expected to be down more than 10 percent from third quarter levels, which will likely impact the chemical industry. Building and construction industries (including coatings) will experience a traditional seasonal slowdown. The near-term outlook for consumer demand is cloudy and carries some downside risk to many sectors served by the chemical industry. On the positive side, customer inventories are very low, which means any increase in end-user demand should rapidly be reflected at the producer level. While some further decline in feedstock and energy costs is expected, margin expansion in Plastics is not anticipated due to weak market fundamentals, which will probably persist until general economic conditions improve. Margins are expected to face additional pressure in Chemicals, despite improvement in natural gas prices. Performance Plastics businesses are exposed to automotive, electronic, and building and construction industries, which are expected to be weaker in the fourth quarter. Performance Chemicals should be relatively stable. Substantial recovery is expected in Agricultural Products in the fourth quarter, as the pre-season buying begins in North American. Overall, Dow's results will reflect additional bottom-line benefits from synergies associated with the 24 merger with Union Carbide and other acquisitions as we continue to make progress toward our targets. Based on these factors, Dow expects to earn between $0.10 and $0.20 per share in the fourth quarter, with some risk on the downside if volumes are disappointing. While next year's outlook is uncertain and industry conditions will continue to be challenging, the Company expects earnings in 2002 to be better than 2001 earnings. 25 CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION The following tables present total debt, working capital and certain balance sheet ratios at September 30, 2001 versus December 31, 2000: In millions Notes payable Sept. 30, 2001 $ 3,301 Dec. 31, 2000 $ 2,519 Increase (Decrease) $ 782 http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=1524469&doc=l&num=&size=2 2/18/2002 1 WAV * r l/LUX Ul - A11111,0 Long-term debt due within one year Long-term debt Total debt rage uu/ 42 8,711 $ 12,054 $ 318 6,613 9,450 $ (276) 2,098 2,604 At September 30, 2001, the Company had unused and available credit facilities with various U.S. and foreign banks totaling $3.1 billion in support of its working capital requirements and commercial paper borrowings. Additional unused credit facilities totaling $1.1 billion were available for use by foreign subsidiaries. At September 30, 2001, there was a total of $1.7 billion in available SEC registered securities, as well as Japanese yen 70 billion (approximately $585 million) available in yen-denominated securities through the Japanese Ministry of Finance. On May 15, 2001, the Company closed the sale of $1 billion of three-year notes in a private offering with full SEC registration rights. These privately placed notes are being exchanged for public notes registered with the SEC in the fourth quarter of 2001. On June 22, 2001, the Company closed the sale of Japanese yen 30 billion (approximately $220 million) five-year notes in Japan in a public offering. On September 10, 2001, the Company issued an additional $300 million of public notes due in 2011 to the $500 million previously issued on February 8, 2001. On September 26, 2001, the Company signed a Euro 2 billion European medium-term note program (EMTN), listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The EMTN allows the Company to issue securities in a variety of currencies and maturities. On October 18, 2001, the Company issued a Euro 600 million (approximately $540 million) five-year bond under its EMTN program. In millions Cash and cash equivalents Marketable securities and interest-bearing deposits Accounts and notes receivable--net Inventories: Finished and work in process Materials and supplies Deferred income tax assets--current Total current assets Sept. 30, 2001 $ 480 68 6,874 Dec. 31, 2000 $ 278 163 6,419 Increase (Decrease) $ 202 (95) 455 3,828 885 579 3,396 817 250 432 68 329 12,714 11,323 1,391 Total current liabilities 10,533 10,173 360 Working capital $ 2,181 $ 1,150 $ 1,031 Cash provided by operating activities was $427 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 compared with $ 1,148 million for the same period last year. The decline was primarily the result of lower net income. Net income for the first nine months of the year was negatively impacted by lower selling prices, higher hydrocarbon and feedstock costs, and a special charge for merger-related expenses and restructuring. Cash of $500 million was generated from the issuance of preferred securities by a new subsidiary. Cash of $797 million was also generated by sales of available-forsale securities in excess of purchases of similar securities. Additional cash of $2.6 billion was generated from a 26 combination of new short and long-term debt. Cash was used to fund acquisitions, for capital expenditures, and to pay dividends. See the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and Notes E and F to Financial Statements for further details. Balance Sheet Ratios Current assets over current liabilities Davc-cnlpc-niitctanrHno-in-rprpivahl^c Sept. 30, Dec. 31, 1.2:1 SO 1.1:1 4S http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 luiv * iz,uiu - oll. iiiiuga r ttgc z.*+ ui z, / Days-sales-in-inventory Debt as a percent of total capitalization 78 50.7% 73 42.5% On May 11, 2000, stockholders approved a measure to increase the number of authorized common shares from 500 million to 1.5 billion and Dow's Board of Directors approved a three-for-one split of the Company's common stock. On June 16, 2000, Dow stockholders received two additional shares of stock for each share they owned on the record date of May 23, 2000. All references in the consolidated financial statements to common shares, share prices, per share amounts and stock plans have been restated retroactively for the stock split, unless otherwise noted. On October 30, 2001, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0,335 per share to shareholders of record on September 28, 2001. Since 1912, the Company has paid a dividend every quarter and in each instance Dow has maintained or increased the dividend. OTHER MATTERS ACCOUNTING CHANGES See Note B to Financial Statements for a discussion of accounting changes. EURO CONVERSION On January 1, 1999, the Euro was adopted as the national currency of 11 European Union member nations. During a three-year transition peffod, the Euro is being used as a non-cash transactional currency. The Company began conducting business in the Euro on January 1, 1999. Effective January 1, 2001, the Company has completed its change of functional currencies for its subsidiaries operating in the participating member nations from the national currency to the Euro. The conversion to the Euro has not had an operational impact on the Company or an impact on the results of operations, financial position, or liquidity of its European businesses. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Dow's business operations give rise to market risk exposure due to changes in foreign exchange rates, interest rates, commodity prices and other market factors such as equity prices. To manage such risks effectively, the Company enters into hedging transactions, pursuant to established guidelines and policies, which enable it to mitigate the adverse effects of financial market risk. A secondary objective is to add value by creating additional exposure within established limits and policies. Derivatives used for this purpose are not designated as hedges per SFAS No. 133. The potential impact of creating such additional exposures is not material to the Company's results. The global nature of Dow's business requires active participation in the foreign exchange markets. As a result of investments, production facilities and other operations on a global basis, the Company has assets, liabilities and cash flows in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The primary objective of the Company's foreign exchange risk management is to optimize the U.S. dollar value of net assets and cash flows, keeping the adverse impact of currency movements to a minimum. To achieve this objective, 27 the Company hedges on a net exposure basis using foreign currency forward contracts, over-the-counter option contracts, and nonderivative instruments in foreign currencies. Main exposures are related to assets and liabilities denominated in the currencies of Europe, Asia Pacific and Canada; bonds denominated in foreign currencies--mainly the Euro and Japanese yen; and economic exposure derived from the risk that currency fluctuations could affect the U.S. dollar value of future cash flows. The majority of the foreign exchange exposure is related to European currencies and the Japanese yen. The main objective of interest rate risk management is to reduce the total funding cost to the Company and to alter the interest rate exposure to the desired risk profile. Dow uses interest rate swaps, "swaptions," and exchange traded instruments to accomplish this objective. The Company's primary exposure is to the U.S. dollar yield curve. http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=l 524469&doc=l &num=&size=2 2/18/2002 lui'vwizaru - ncc mings Page z:> ot z / Inherent in Dow's business is exposure to price changes for several commodities. Some exposures can be hedged effectively through liquid tradable financial instruments. Cracker feedstocks and natural gas constitute the main commodity exposures. Over-the-counter and exchange traded instruments are used to hedge these risks when feasible. The risk of these hedging instruments was not material in 1999. Dow has a portfolio of equity securities derived from its acquisition and divestiture activity. This exposure is managed in a manner consistent with the Company's market risk policies and procedures. Dow uses value at risk (VAR), stress testing and scenario analysis for risk measurement and control purposes. VAR estimates the potential gain or loss in fair market values, given a certain move in prices over a certain period of time, using specified confidence levels. On an ongoing basis, the Company estimates the maximum gain or loss that could arise in one day, given a two-standard-deviation move in the respective price levels. These amounts are relatively insignificant in comparison to the size of the equity of the Company. The VAR methodology used by Dow is based primarily on the variance/covariance statistical model. The following table is given as an example: Average Daily VAR at December 31* In millions__________________________ Foreign exchange Interest rate Equity exposures, net of hedges Commodities 2000 1999 $ 7$ 5 45 69 26 14 28 -- * Using a 95 percent confidence level Management believes there have been no material changes in market risk or in risk management policies since December 31, 2000. PART II--OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Breast Implant Matters No material developments regarding this matter occurred during the third quarter of 2001. For a summary of the history and current status of this matter, see Note G to Financial Statements. 28 ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits. None (b) Reports on Form 8-K. The following Current Reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company during the third quarter of 2001: On July 26, 2001, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K that included a press release issued ___ *1. ____________j______ _________________ :_____ j.i. __ ____________ j_________ i-- inn i_______ ia._ r~_ *i. . r*------------------------ http://ccbn.tenkwizard.com/print.php?repo=tenk&ipage=1524469&doc=l&num=&size=2 2/18/2002 lOKWizard - SEC filings Page 26 of 27 uii uie same uay aimuuucmg me secuiiu quarter zuu i results rur me company. On September 21, 2001, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K that included a press release issued on the same day announcing it no longer expected to meet its previously stated earnings estimate for the third quarter. The following Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by the Company subsequent to the third quarter of 2001: On October 25, 2001, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K that included a press release issued on the same day announcing the third quarter 2001 results for the Company. Thefollowing trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company appear in this report: Affinity, Methocel, Styrofoam Thefollowing trademark ofDow AgroSciences LLC appears in this report: Sentricon 29 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Registrant Date: November 06, 2001 Is/ Frank H. Brod Frank H. Brod Vice President & Controller 30 QuickLinks PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. 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