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Avery Dennison

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Avery 
Dennison 
Corporation 
2012 
Annual 
Report

Building  
momentum

 Table of 
Contents

Financial Results 

Letter to Shareholders 

Businesses at a Glance 

Directors and Officers 

Financial Information 

1

2

7

9

10

We encourage you to visit  

averydennison.com to read more 

about how we are innovating and 

executing to help brand owners and 

customers enhance their brands,  

become more sustainable and grow.

Financial 
Results

B

25%

A

71%

2012

4%

C

$5.9

08

$6.0

$6.0

11

12

$5.8

10

$5.2

09

$169.1

InCOme FROm COnTInuInG 
OpeRATIOnS In mILLIOnS

2012 net income from continuing 
operations was $169.1 million, or  
$1.63 per share. 

$1.08

DIvIDenDS peR COmmOn ShARe

2012 dividends were $1.08, an increase 
of 8% over 2011. 

$2.6

12

$2.5

11

$2.4

10

$2.1

08

$2.0

09

$2.6

emeRGInG mARkeT neT SALeS 
FROm COnTInuInG OpeRATIOnS 
In BILLIOnS 

Net sales from continuing operations in 
emerging markets increased 4% over 
2011. Net sales on an organic basis* 
grew 8%. (Before intergeographic 
eliminations. Emerging markets include 
Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.)

neT SALeS By SeGmenT

A.   pressure-sensitive materials 

segment

B.    Retail Branding and  

Information Solutions  
segment

C.    Other specialty 

converting businesses

$468.2

09

$375.4

08

$378.9

10

$352.6

12

$292.0

11

$352.6

$6.0

FRee CASh FLOw In mILLIOnS  
(InCLuDInG DISCOnTInueD OpeRATIOnS)

neT SALeS FROm COnTInuInG 
OpeRATIOnS In BILLIOnS 

Free cash flow* of $352.6 million allowed us to reduce debt, make 
additional contributions to our pension plan, increase our quarterly 
dividend and repurchase 7% of our outstanding shares of common stock.

Net sales from continuing operations remained 
approximately the same as in 2011. Net sales  
on an organic basis* increased 4% in 2012.

*  Free cash flow and organic sales change are non-GAAP measures. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” on page 14 for 

definitions of and qualifications for these measures, as well as reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.       

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Avery Dennison Corporation 2012 Annual Report

Letter to 
Shareholders

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

2012 was a year of significant progress for Avery Dennison,  

as we improved our financial performance and delivered a 

substantial amount of cash to shareholders. 

For the year, we delivered double-digit growth in earnings 

per share, reflecting a strong performance by the pressure-

sensitive materials businesses, solid progress in Retail 

Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS), the early results 

of our restructuring program, and accretion from share 

repurchases. Once again, we generated strong free cash flow, 

which we used to meet our commitment to return more cash 

to you by repurchasing 7.9 million shares, or 7 percent, of our 

outstanding common stock, and paying a higher dividend. 

These results reflect the excellent work of our employees. We increased sales  

by strengthening relationships with customers, improving service and product 

quality, and launching a significant number of innovative and sustainable new 

products. At the same time, we continued to make our operations more efficient, 

productive and reliable, and maintained the rigorous capital discipline required  

to generate strong free cash flow. We accomplished all of this in the midst of a 

great deal of change and economic uncertainty, and I thank all the members of 

our global team for their contributions.

We are committed to delivering comparable results for the next several years. 

Last year we announced targets for 2012-2015 sales and earnings growth and 

free cash flow (available in our March 2013 investor presentation at  

www.investors.averydennison.com), and made changes to our portfolio and 

organization to ensure that we meet them.

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Letter to Shareholders

The most visible portfolio change is the pending sale of Office and Consumer 

Products (OCP), which we expect to complete in mid-2013. After the termination 

of the OCP sale agreement with 3M Company last October, we quickly reached  

a new agreement with CCL Industries Inc., under which CCL would also acquire 

Designed and Engineered Solutions (DES), our specialty converting business. 

With anticipated net proceeds of approximately $400 million, we believe the 

transaction maximizes the value of OCP and DES for our shareholders. 

The sale will allow us to focus the company on our core businesses,  

Pressure-sensitive Materials and RBIS. We also implemented a comprehensive 

re-organization of our businesses to accelerate our earnings trajectory and 

ensure that we meet our financial targets even in adverse economic conditions.  

The reorganization includes:  

•	

Integrating the Graphics and Reflective Solutions business into Label and 

Packaging Materials, forming the Materials Group;

•	 Moving the radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlay manufacturing  

division into RBIS; 

•	 Accelerating the reconfiguration and reduction of the RBIS manufacturing 

footprint; and 

•	 Transferring accountability for previously centralized support functions into  

the businesses and streamlining the corporate organization. 

We expect this program to yield more than $100 million in annualized savings by 

mid-2013. Equally important, the changes move resources and decision-making 

to the businesses and closer to customers, enhancing our already strong 

competitive advantages — our global footprint and networks, size and economies 

of scale, leading positions in emerging markets, and innovation capabilities. 

We started to see benefits from these actions last year. One example is the 

integration of the RFID division into RBIS. As part of RBIS, the RFID team is now 

able to concentrate on its biggest opportunity — apparel applications — and 

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Letter to Shareholders

work much more closely with the retail brand owners who purchase our inventory 

management solutions. As a result, the team was able to increase RFID sales to 

apparel retailers more than 70 percent over 2011, dramatically improve operating 

efficiency, and make RFID a solidly profitable line of business.

Accelerating Sales Growth 

Our target for organic sales growth is higher than the projected growth rates  

for our end markets. We believe we can accelerate sales by increasing market 

share through our industry-leading quality and service, leadership in faster-growing 

emerging markets and innovation, and investments in marketing and sales. 

We are building deeper relationships with customers and the end users who  

enhance their brands and make their supply chains more “intelligent” with our 

products and solutions. We have richer dialogues with our partners, giving us 

greater insights into their present concerns and future plans, which we translate 

into opportunities for growth. Last year, these relationships helped us gain market 

share in label and packaging materials in all regions, including economically 

challenged Europe. Likewise, RBIS delivered a strong second half of the year, 

driven in part by higher sales of core products. 

We continue to enhance our innovation capabilities. The Materials Group has 

launched more than 30 new products in the last two years and in 2012 exceeded  

its target for new product sales. Materials also used customer feedback to develop 

numerous “core” innovations — incremental improvements in existing products 

and manufacturing processes. RBIS increased sales of its new external 

embellishments more than 20 percent in addition to its success with RFID.  

Vancive Medical Technologies, our medical solutions business, developed 

several new products in close consultation with partners and healthcare providers. 

Collaboration is also central to our sustainability efforts. In addition to making our 

operations more sustainable, we are working at the industry level as well as with 

customers to develop more sustainable products and processes. Last year we 

became the first supplier of apparel branding and information solutions to join 

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Letter to Shareholders

the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, the leading industry group working to reduce 

the environmental and social impacts of the apparel and footwear industries.  

In the same spirit, we worked with the Rainforest Alliance to develop a new 

company-wide policy on responsible paper sourcing.

Sustainability is now an integral part of our innovation process. Virtually all  

of the products we launched last year are “greener” than their predecessors,  

and our new B2B (“bottle to bottle”) portfolio of label materials, which makes  

it easier to recycle PET (polyethlene terephthalate) containers, has earned 

numerous industry awards. 

Increasing earnings Growth

We believe we can increase earnings faster than sales. The savings from our 

restructuring program will contribute, but a key reason for our confidence is  

our day-to-day culture of productivity. With operations based on Enterprise  

Lean Sigma, and our superb supply chain and sourcing teams, we consistently 

increase our operating efficiency while improving service quality and reliability.  

Our disciplined management of working capital contributes to the strong free cash 

flow that enables us to both invest in our businesses and return a substantial 

amount of cash to shareholders. 

Transitions

This April will mark Director Peter Mullin’s final annual meeting of shareholders, 

after which he will retire from the board. For 25 years, Peter has ably provided 

guidance to the board on financial and strategic matters, and I wish him the  

very best. 

Two new directors bring distinct experience and perspectives that will help  

the board guide the company into the future. Anthony Anderson, retired  

vice chair and managing partner of Ernst & Young LLP, brings financial  

expertise and experience advising multinational businesses. Martha Sullivan, 

president and CEO of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V., is an experienced 

engineer and business leader whose expertise in sensors and controls will prove 

invaluable as we advance the use of RFID and other information technologies. 

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Letter to Shareholders

Building momentum

We accomplished a great deal in 2012. With the portfolio and organization 

changes we executed, we have positioned the company to accelerate sales 

growth, increase earnings faster than sales, and generate strong free cash fl ow. 

While we’re pleased with the progress we’ve made so far, we know we have 

more to do. In 2013, we intend to build on our momentum and continue to 

deliver results. Thank you for your investment in Avery Dennison.

Dean A. Scarborough

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

MARCH 8, 2013

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Businesses  
at a Glance

SeGmenT

SeGmenT

pressure-sensitive materials

Retail Branding and Information 
Solutions

BuSIneSSeS

•  materials Group 
•  performance Tapes

BuSIneSSeS

•  Retail Branding and 

Information Solutions

•  RFID

2012 SALeS In mILLIOnS

peRCenT OF SALeS*

2012 SALeS In mILLIOnS

peRCenT OF SALeS*

$4,255

GLOBAL BRAnD

Avery Dennison®

71%

$1,534

GLOBAL BRAnD

Avery Dennison®

25%

pRODuCTS/SOLuTIOnS

pRODuCTS/SOLuTIOnS

Pressure-sensitive labeling materials, packaging materials and solutions, 
roll-fed sleeve, performance polymer adhesives and engineered films, 
graphic imaging media, reflective materials, pressure-sensitive tapes for 
automotive, building and construction electronics, industrial and personal 
care products

Creative services, brand embellishments, graphic tickets, tags and labels, 
sustainable packaging, inventory visibility and loss prevention solutions, 
data management services, price tickets, printers and scanners, RFID 
(radio-frequency identification) inlays, fasteners, brand protection and 
security solutions

mARkeT SeGmenTS

mARkeT SeGmenTS

Food, beverage, spirits, household products, pharmaceuticals, health  
and beauty, durables, fleet, vehicle/automotive, architectural/retail, 
promotional/advertising, traffic, safety, transportation original equipment 
manufacturing, personal care, electronics, building and construction

Apparel manufacturing and retail supply chain, food service and supply 
chain, hard goods and supply chain, pharmaceutical supply chain, logistics

CuSTOmeRS

CuSTOmeRS

Label converters, package designers, packaging engineers and 
manufacturers, industrial manufacturers, printers, distributors, designers,  
advertising agencies, government agencies, sign manufacturers, graphic 
vendors, electronics original equipment manufacturers, construction firms, 
personal care product manufacturers

Apparel brands, manufacturers and retailers, food service, grocery and 
pharmaceutical supply chains, consumer goods brands, manufacturers 
and retailers, automotive manufacturers, transportation companies

LeADeR

LeADeR

Donald A. nolan, President, Materials Group

R. Shawn neville, President, Retail Branding and Information Solutions

 * Percent of sales calculations exclude sales from discontinued operations.

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Other specialty  
converting businesses

BuSIneSSeS

•  Designed and 

engineered Solutions

•  vancive medical 

Technologies

Discontinued Operations

BuSIneSS

•  Office and Consumer 

products

2012 SALeS In mILLIOnS

peRCenT OF SALeS*

2012 SALeS In mILLIOnS

$246

GLOBAL BRAnDS

4%

Avery Dennison® 
vancive medical Technologies™

$726

GLOBAL BRAnD

Avery®

pRODuCTS/SOLuTIOnS

pRODuCTS/SOLuTIOnS

Pressure-sensitive labels, skin-contact adhesives, industrial adhesives, 
automotive paint protection and exterior films, information, warning, safety 
and security labels, functional packaging valves and vents, architectural 
films, surgical, wound care, ostomy and securement products, medical 
barrier films, wearable sensor technology, point-of-purchase and display 
tags, self-adhesive postage stamps

Self-adhesive labels, binders, sheet protectors, dividers, online 
templates and printing, writing instruments, T-shirt transfers,  
do-it-yourself card products

mARkeT SeGmenTS

mARkeT SeGmenTS

Automotive, transportation, consumer packaging, medical and healthcare, 
durable goods, architectural, graphic arts, general industrial, retail point-
of-purchase, security printing

Professional and personal organization and identification

CuSTOmeRS

CuSTOmeRS

Industrial and original equipment manufacturers, medical products  
and device manufacturers, clinicians and nurses, converters, packagers, 
consumer products companies

Office products superstores, major retailers, distributors, 
wholesalers, office professionals, school administrators, small 
business owners, consumers

LeADeRS

LeADeR

Terrence L. hemmelgarn, Vice President and General Manager, 
Designed and Engineered Solutions
howard kelly, Vice President and General Manager,  
Vancive Medical Technologies

Timothy S. Bond, President, Office and Consumer Products

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comPanY LeadersHiP

Dean A. Scarborough
Chairman, President and  
Chief Executive Officer

mitchell R. Butier
Senior Vice President and 
Chief Financial Officer 

Timothy G. Bond
President, Office and  
Consumer Products

Richard w. hoffman
Senior Vice President and 
Chief Information Officer

Susan C. miller
Senior Vice President,  
General Counsel and Secretary

R. Shawn neville
President, Retail Branding and 
Information Solutions

Lori J. Bondar
Vice President, Controller and 
Chief Accounting Officer

Donald A. nolan
President, 
Materials Group

Timothy S. Clyde
President, Specialty Materials and 
New Growth Platforms

karyn e. Rodriguez
Vice President and Treasurer

Anne hill
Senior Vice President and  
Chief Human Resources Officer

Directors  
and Officers

Board of directors

Dean A. Scarborough 
Chairman, President and  
Chief Executive Officer,  
Avery Dennison Corporation

Bradley A. Alford 1
Retired Chairman and  
Chief Executive Officer,  
Nestlé USA, 
a food and beverage company

Anthony k. Anderson
Retired Vice Chair and  
Managing Partner,  
Ernst & Young LLP,  
a global assurance, tax, transaction 
and advisory services firm 

peter k. Barker 2, 3
Retired Chairman of California,  
JP Morgan Chase & Co.,  
a global financial services firm

Rolf L. Börjesson 3, 4
Retired Chairman,  
Rexam PLC,  
a consumer packaging company

John T. Cardis 2, 3
Retired National Managing  
Partner,  
Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, 
an audit, tax, consulting and  
financial advisory services firm

ken C. hicks 2, 4
Chairman, President and  
Chief Executive Officer,  
Foot Locker, Inc., 
a specialty athletic retailer

peter w. mullin 3
Chairman Emeritus,  
MullinTBG, 
an executive compensation,  
benefit planning and corporate  
insurance consulting firm

Charles h. noski 2
Retired Vice Chairman,  
Bank of America Corporation, 
a global financial services firm

David e. I. pyott LD, 1, 4
Chairman, President and  
Chief Executive Officer,  
Allergan, Inc.,  
a global health care company

patrick T. Siewert 2, 3
Managing Director,  
The Carlyle Group,  
a global alternative investment firm

Julia A. Stewart 1, 4
Chairman and  
Chief Executive Officer,  
DineEquity, Inc., 
a full-service restaurant company

martha n. Sullivan
President and  
Chief Executive Officer,  
Sensata Technologies Holding N.V.,  
a sensors and controls company

director emeritus (non-voting) 

h. Russell Smith
Retired Chairman of the  
Executive Committee,  
Avery Dennison Corporation

LD: Lead Independent Director
1.  Member of Compensation and  
Executive Personnel Committee

2. Member of Audit Committee
3. Member of Finance Committee
4.  Member of Governance and Social 

Responsibility Committee 

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Financial 
Information

Five-year Summary 

management’s Discussion 

and Analysis of Financial  

Condition and Results  

of Operations 

Consolidated Financial 

Statements

notes to Consolidated 

Financial Statements

Corporate Information 

12

14 

29 

34 

67

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Safe Harbor Statement

The matters discussed in this Annual Report contain ‘‘forward-looking statements’’ within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. These statements, which are not statements of historical fact, contain estimates, assumptions, projections and/or expectations regarding
future events, which may or may not occur. Words such as ‘‘aim,’’ ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘assume,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ ‘‘continue,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘estimate,’’ ‘‘expect,’’
‘‘foresee,’’ ‘‘guidance,’’ ‘‘intend,’’ ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘might,’’ ‘‘objective,’’ ‘‘plan,’’ ‘‘potential,’’ ‘‘project,’’ ‘‘seek,’’ ‘‘shall,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘target,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘would,’’ or
variations  thereof,  and  other  expressions  that  refer  to  future  events  and  trends,  identify  forward-looking  statements.  These  forward-looking
statements, and financial or other business targets, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ
materially from the expected results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Certain risks and uncertainties are discussed in more detail under ‘‘Risk Factors’’ and ‘‘Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations’’ in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012, and include, but are not limited
to,  risks  and  uncertainties  relating  to  the  following:  fluctuations  in  demand  affecting  sales  to  customers;  the  financial  condition  and  inventory
strategies of customers; changes in customer order patterns; worldwide and local economic conditions; fluctuations in cost and availability of raw
materials;  our  ability  to  generate  sustained  productivity  improvement;  our  ability  to  achieve  and  sustain  targeted  cost  reductions;  impact  of
competitive products and pricing; loss of significant contracts or customers; collection of receivables from customers; selling prices; business mix
shift; changes in tax laws and regulations, and uncertainties associated with interpretations of such laws and regulations; outcome of tax audits;
timely development and market acceptance of new products, including sustainable or sustainably-sourced products; investment in development
activities and new production facilities; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and other risks associated with foreign operations; integration
of acquisitions and completion of pending dispositions; amounts of future dividends and share repurchases; customer and supplier concentrations;
successful implementation of new manufacturing technologies and installation of manufacturing equipment; disruptions in information technology
systems; successful installation of new or upgraded information technology systems; volatility of financial markets; impairment of capitalized assets,
including  goodwill  and  other  intangibles;  credit  risks;  our  ability  to  obtain  adequate  financing  arrangements  and  maintain  access  to  capital;
fluctuations in interest and tax rates; fluctuations in pension, insurance and employee benefit costs; impact of legal and regulatory proceedings,
including with respect to environmental, health and safety; changes in governmental laws and regulations; changes in political conditions; impact of
epidemiological events on the economy and our customers and suppliers; acts of war, terrorism, and natural disasters; and other factors.

We believe that the most significant risk factors that could affect our financial performance in the near-term include: (1) the impact of economic
conditions on underlying demand for our products; (2) competitors’ actions, including pricing, expansion in key markets, and product offerings; and
(3) the degree to which higher costs can be offset with productivity measures and/or passed on to customers through selling price increases, without
a significant loss of volume.

Our forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof. By making these forward-looking statements, we assume no duty to update

them to reflect new, changed or unanticipated events or circumstances, other than as may be required by law.

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Avery Dennison Corporation

 2012 Annual Report

Five-year Summary

(Dollars in millions, except %
and per share amounts)

For the Year
Net sales
Gross profit
Marketing, general and administrative expense
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset

impairment charges

Interest expense
Other expense, net  (2)
Income (loss) from continuing operations

before taxes

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income (loss)

Per Share Information
Income (loss) per common share from

continuing operations

Income (loss) per common share from

continuing operations, assuming dilution

Income per common share from discontinued

operations

Income per common share from discontinued

operations, assuming dilution

Net income (loss) per common share
Net income (loss) per common share,

assuming dilution

Dividends per common share
Weighted-average common shares

outstanding (in millions)

5-Year
Compound
Growth Rate

2012

2011

2010

2009 (1)

2008

Dollars

%

Dollars

%

Dollars

%

Dollars

%

Dollars

%

2.3% $6,035.6 100.0 $6,026.3 100.0 $5,782.0 100.0 $5,186.2 100.0 $5,865.7 100.0
23.2
1,513.8
3.6
19.1
1,178.9
3.8

1,360.7
1,118.1

1,256.4
1,088.1

1,577.1
1,179.4

1,521.4
1,170.9

24.2
21.0

26.2
20.4

26.1
19.5

25.2
19.4

N/A
(7.1)
4.6

6.8
49.2
(.4)
N/A
(6.6)

–
72.8
69.4

–
1.2
1.1

–
71.0
46.6

–
1.2
.8

–
76.3
19.6

–
1.3
.3

832.0
84.9
178.0

16.0
1.6
3.4

–
115.8
24.0

–
2.0
.4

255.5
86.4
169.1

4.2
1.4
2.8
46.3 N/A
3.6

215.4

232.9
78.5
154.4

3.9
1.3
2.6
35.7 N/A
3.2

190.1

239.0
(2.8)
241.8

4.1
–
4.2
75.1 N/A
5.5

316.9

(926.6)
(92.0)
(834.6)
87.9
(746.7)

(17.9)
(1.8)
(16.1)
N/A
(14.4)

1.8
102.8
(.9)
(50.0)
152.8
2.6
113.3 N/A
4.5
266.1

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

(1.3)% $

1.65

$

1.46

$

2.29

$ (8.06)

$

1.55

(1.3)

(19.5)

(19.5)
(7.4)

(7.5)
(7.7)

1.63

.45

.45
2.10

2.08
1.08

1.45

.34

.33
1.80

1.78
1.00

2.27

.71

.70
3.00

2.97
.80

(8.06)

.85

.85
(7.21)

(7.21)
1.22

.9

102.6

105.8

105.8

103.6

103.5
$ 15.82
34.40
26.38 to
34.97

$

25.5
1,015.5
5,105.3
702.2
1,222.4
1,580.9

29,800

$ 150.5
105.1

106.8
$ 15.60
28.68
23.97 to
43.11

$ 271.3
1,079.4
4,972.7
954.2
1,181.3
1,658.5

30,400

$ 157.8
96.2

106.8
$ 15.61
42.34
30.79 to
42.49

$ 120.1
1,262.9
5,099.4
956.2
1,337.2
1,645.7

32,100

$ 161.7
88.4

103.6
$ 12.94
36.49
17.26 to
40.02

$ (134.5)
1,354.7
5,002.8
1,088.7
1,624.3
1,362.6

31,300

$ 174.0
80.7

1.55

1.15

1.15
2.70

2.70
1.64

98.4

98.7
$ 17.78
31.53
25.02 to
53.14

$ (127.6)
1,493.0
6,035.7
1,544.8
2,209.8
1,750.0

35,700

$ 187.6
82.2

33.8%
13.4
9.1

33.7%
11.1
7.6

(1.2)%
21.6
12.8

9.9%

(55.7)
(20.6)

(48.6)%
13.1
8.8

Weighted-average common shares outstanding,

assuming dilution (in millions)

Book value per share at fiscal year-end
Market price per share at fiscal year-end
Market price per share range

.9
(4.8)
(8.4)

At End of Year
Working capital (deficit)  (3)
Property, plant and equipment, net  (3)
Total assets
Long-term debt and capital leases  (3)
Total debt  (3)
Shareholders’ equity

Number of employees

Other Information
Depreciation expense  (4)
Research and development expense  (4)(5)

Effective tax rate  (4)
Return on average shareholders’ equity
Return on average total capital

(1) Results for 2009 reflected a 53-week period.
(2) Included pretax charges for severance and related costs, asset impairment and lease cancellation charges, and other items.
(3) Amounts for 2012 and 2011 relate to continuing operations only.
(4) Amounts related to continuing operations only.
(5) Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

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Stockholder Return Performance

The following graph compares the cumulative stockholder return on our common stock, including the reinvestment of dividends, with the return
on the S&P 500(cid:2) Stock Index the average return (weighted by market capitalization) of the Standard & Poor’s Materials and Industrials subsets (the
‘‘Market Basket’’), and the median return of the Market Basket, in each case for the five-year period ending December 31, 2012.

Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return
as of December 31, 2012

Avery Dennison Corporation

S&P 500 Index

Industrials and Materials Market Basket (Weighted Average)

Industrials and Materials Market Basket (Median)

$140

$115

$90

$65

$40

$121
$119

$109

$78

12/31/2007

12/31/2008

12/31/2009

12/31/2010

12/31/2011

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12/31/2012

Total Return Analysis  (1)

Avery Dennison Corporation
S&P 500 Index
Market Basket (Weighted Average)  (2)
Market Basket (Median)

12/31/2007

12/31/2008

12/31/2009

12/31/2010

12/31/2011

12/31/2012

$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00

$ 64.01
$ 63.01
$ 64.10
$ 66.35

$ 74.71
$ 79.69
$ 80.86
$ 85.90

$ 88.68
$ 91.71
$103.94
$110.88

$ 61.94
$ 93.62
$103.57
$105.61

$ 78.11
$108.59
$118.78
$121.28

(1) Assumes $100 invested on December 31, 2007 and the reinvestment of dividends.
(2) Average weighted by market capitalization.

Historical stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

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

ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION

‘‘Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition
and Results of Operations,’’ or MD&A, provides a narrative concerning
our  financial  performance  and  condition,  and  should  be  read  in
conjunction with the accompanying financial statements. It includes the
following sections:

Non-GAAP Financial Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview and Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Analysis of Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .
Results of Operations by Reportable Segment
Financial Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recent Accounting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .
Market-Sensitive Instruments and Risk Management

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

financial  measures 

to  provide  additional 

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity
with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of
America, or GAAP. Our discussion of financial results includes several
non-GAAP 
information
regarding  our  operating  performance  and  liquidity  measures.  These
non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, nor are they a
substitute for or superior to, the comparable GAAP financial measures.
These  non-GAAP  financial  measures  are  intended  to  supplement  the
presentation  of  our  financial  results  that  are  prepared  in  accordance
with  GAAP.  Based  upon  feedback  from  our  investors  and  financial
analysts,  we  believe  that  these  supplemental  non-GAAP  financial
measures  provide  information  that  is  useful  to  the  assessment  of  our
performance and operating trends, as well as liquidity. These measures
may not be comparable to similarly named non-GAAP measures used
by other companies.

Our  non-GAAP  financial  measures  exclude  the  impact  of  certain
events, activities or strategic decisions. The accounting effects of these
events, activities or decisions, which are included in the GAAP financial
measures, may make it difficult to assess our underlying performance in
a single period. By excluding certain accounting effects, both positive
and  negative,  of  certain  items,  we  believe  that  we  are  providing
meaningful supplemental information to facilitate an understanding of
our  core  operating  results  and  liquidity  measures.  These  non-GAAP
financial  measures  are  used  internally  to  evaluate  trends  in  our
underlying business, as well as to facilitate comparison to the results of
our competitors for a single period. While some of the items we exclude
from  GAAP  financial  measures  recur,  they  tend  to  be  disparate  in
amount, frequency, and timing.

We use the following non-GAAP financial measures:

(cid:129) Organic  sales  change  refers  to  the  increase  or  decrease  in
sales  excluding  the  estimated  impact  of  foreign  currency
translation,  acquisitions  and  divestitures,  and  where
applicable,  the  extra  week  in  the  fiscal  year.  The  estimated
impact  of  foreign  currency  translation  is  calculated  on  a
constant currency basis, with prior-period results translated at
current period average exchange rates to remove the effect of
foreign currency fluctuations. We believe organic sales change

assists  investors  in  evaluating  the  underlying  sales  growth
from  the  ongoing  activities  of  our  businesses  and  provides
improved comparability of results period over period.

(cid:129) Free  cash  flow  refers  to  cash  flow  from  operations,  less  net
payments for capital expenditures, software and other deferred
charges, plus (minus) net proceeds from sales (purchases) of
investments,  plus  discretionary  contributions  to  our  pension
plans  utilizing  proceeds  from  divestitures.  Free  cash  flow
excludes  uses  of  cash  that  do  not  directly  or  immediately
support  the  underlying  business  (such  as  discretionary  debt
reductions, dividends, share repurchases, and certain effects
of acquisitions and divestitures).

(cid:129) Operational working capital refers to trade accounts receivable
and inventories, net of accounts payable, and excludes cash
and cash equivalents, short-term borrowings, deferred taxes,
other  current  assets  and  other  current  liabilities,  as  well  as
current  assets  and  current 
liabilities  of  held-for-sale
businesses. We use this non-GAAP financial measure as a tool
to  assess  our  working  capital  requirements  because  it
excludes the impact of fluctuations attributable to our financing
and other activities (which affect cash and cash equivalents,
deferred  taxes,  other  current  assets,  and  other  current
liabilities) that tend to be disparate in amount, frequency, and
timing, and therefore, may increase the volatility of the working
capital  ratio  from  period  to  period.  Additionally,  the  items
excluded  from  this  measure  are  not  necessarily  indicative  of
the  underlying 
trends  of  our  operations  and  are  not
significantly  influenced  by  our  day-to-day  activities  that  are
managed at the operating level.

(cid:129) EBITDA refers to earnings from continuing operations before

interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

(cid:129) Net debt to EBITDA ratio refers to total debt less cash and cash
equivalents,  divided  by  EBITDA.  We  believe  the  net  debt  to
EBITDA  ratio  is  meaningful  because  investors  view  it  as  an
indicator of our leverage position.

OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK

Fiscal Year

The fiscal years 2012, 2011 and 2010 consisted of 52-week periods
ending December 29, 2012, December 31, 2011, and January 1, 2011,
respectively.

Changes in Reportable Segments

In the fourth quarter of 2012, we realigned our segment reporting to
reflect  a  new  operating  structure.  This  included  the  consolidation  of
certain operations, the streamlining of our corporate organization, and
the realignment of organizational structures and accountabilities. These
actions were reflected in the movement of our Performance Tapes and
radio-frequency identification (‘‘RFID’’) inlay manufacturing businesses
from  other  specialty  converting  businesses 
into  our  reportable
segments.  Our  Performance  Tapes  business  is  now  included  in  the
inlay
Pressure-sensitive  Materials 
manufacturing  business  is  now  included  in  the  Retail  Branding  and
Information Solutions segment. Management’s allocation of resources
and  assessment  of  performance  are  based  on  this  new  operating
structure.

segment,  and  our  RFID 

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations

In  addition,  we  adopted  a  new  corporate  expense  allocation
methodology whereby the allocation of corporate costs to the segments
and  other  businesses  was  refined  to  better  reflect  costs  required  to
support their respective operations. Under the new methodology, costs
for  which  (i)  a  significant  portion  of  the  benefit  derived  from  activity
directly  relates  to  operating  unit  performance,  and  (ii)  the  level  of
resourcing is impacted by operating unit decisions, are fully allocated to
operations.

All  prior  period  amounts  have  been  reclassified  to  reflect  these

changes.

Divestitures

In December 2011, we signed an agreement to sell our Office and
Consumer  Products  (‘‘OCP’’)  business  to  3M  Company  (‘‘3M’’)  for
gross  cash  proceeds  of  $550  million,  subject  to  adjustment  in
accordance with the terms of the agreement. On October 3, 2012, we
and 3M mutually agreed to terminate this agreement. We continued to
pursue  the  sale  of  the  OCP  business  through  the  end  of  2012  and
classified  its  operating  results,  together  with  certain  costs  associated
with  the  divestiture  transaction,  as  discontinued  operations  in  the
Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal years 2012, 2011, and
2010. Assets and liabilities of this business are classified as ‘‘held for
sale’’ in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 29, 2012 and
December 31, 2011.

Discontinued operations, which comprised substantially all of our
previously  reported  OCP  segment,  had  sales  of  approximately
$726 million in 2012, $760 million in 2011, and $809 million in 2010.

On January 29, 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell our OCP
and Designed and Engineered Solutions (‘‘DES’’) businesses to CCL
Industries Inc. (‘‘CCL’’) for a total purchase price of $500 million in cash,
subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
The  transaction  is  subject  to  customary  closing  conditions  and
regulatory  approvals,  and  is  expected  to  close  in  mid-2013.  The
operating results of the DES business, reported in our other specialty
converting  businesses  for  all  periods  presented,  are  expected  to  be
classified  as  discontinued  operations  beginning  in  the  first  quarter  of
2013.

As part of the agreement with CCL, we agreed to enter into a supply
agreement with CCL at closing, pursuant to which CCL would purchase
certain  pressure-sensitive  label  stock,  adhesives  and  other  base
material  products  for  up  to  six  years  after  closing.  Additionally,  we
agreed to enter into a transition services agreement at closing, under
which certain transitional services would be provided primarily by us to
CCL for up to 15 months after closing. The purpose of these services
would  be  to  provide  short-term  assistance  to  CCL  in  assuming  the
operations of the OCP and DES businesses. While both agreements are
expected  to  continue  generating  revenues  and  cash  flows  from  OCP
and DES, the estimated amounts and our continuing involvement in the
OCP and DES operations are not expected to be significant to us as a
whole.

We intend to use the expected net sale proceeds of approximately
$400 million to repurchase shares and make an additional pension plan
contribution.

Exit/Sale of Product Lines

In 2012, we exited certain product lines in the previously reported
OCP segment, incurring exit costs of $3.9 million in the second half of
2012 (included in ‘‘Other expense, net’’ in the Consolidated Statements

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of Income). The operating results of these product lines, which were not
significant, were included in other specialty converting businesses for
all periods presented.

In 2011, we received proceeds totaling $21.5 million from the sale
of  two  product  lines,  one  from  our  Performance  Films  business
($21  million)  and  the  other  from  our  Label  and  Packaging  Materials
business  ($.5  million).  In  connection  with  the  sale  of  the  product  line
from  our  Performance  Films  business,  we  recognized  a  gain  of
$5.6  million  in  2011  (included  in  ‘‘Other  expense,  net’’  in  the
Consolidated Statements of Income).

Sales

Our sales from continuing operations remained approximately the
same in 2012 as in the prior year, and increased 4% in 2011 compared
to 2010. Sales on an organic basis increased 4% in 2012 compared to
the prior year due primarily to higher volume.

Estimated change in sales due to
Organic sales change
Extra week in 2009 fiscal year
Foreign currency translation

Reported sales change  (1)

(1) Totals do not sum due to rounding.

Income from Continuing Operations

2012

2011

2010

4%
–
(3)

–%

2% 12%
–
3

(1)
1

4% 11%

Income from continuing operations increased from approximately
$154 million in 2011 to approximately $169 million in 2012. Major factors
affecting  the  change  in  income  from  continuing  operations  in  2012
compared to 2011 included:

Positive factors:

(cid:129) Benefit  from  productivity  initiatives,  including  savings  from

restructuring
(cid:129) Higher volume

Negative factors:

(cid:129) Higher employee-related costs
(cid:129) Changes in product mix
(cid:129) Impact of foreign currency translation
(cid:129) Higher restructuring costs
(cid:129) Investments in growth and infrastructure

The net impact of pricing and changes in raw material input costs
was neutral as commodity costs were relatively stable during the period.

Cost Reduction Actions
2012 Program

In  2012,  we  recorded  $57.7  million  in  restructuring  charges,
consisting  of  severance  and  related  costs  for  the  reduction  of
approximately  1,060  positions,  lease  cancellation  costs,  and  asset
impairment charges. We expect to complete this program in 2013. We
expect to incur an additional $25 million in costs related to this program,
and  anticipate  over  $100  million  in  annualized  savings,  of  which
approximately $20 million (net of transition costs) was realized in 2012.
We expect the remainder of the savings to be realized primarily in 2013.

2011 Actions

In  2011,  we  recorded  approximately  $45  million  in  restructuring
charges, including charges for discontinued operations, consisting of

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations

severance  and  related  costs  for  the  reduction  of  approximately  910
positions, asset impairment charges, and lease cancellation costs. We
realized  approximately  $55  million  in  annualized  savings  from  these
restructuring  actions,  with  approximately  one-fourth  of  the  amount
realized in 2011 and the remainder in 2012.

Q3 2010 — Q4 2010 Actions

In the second half of 2010, we recorded approximately $10 million
in restructuring charges, including charges for discontinued operations,
consisting  of  severance  and  related  costs  for  the  reduction  of
approximately  725  positions,  asset  impairment  charges,  and  lease
cancellation  costs.  Approximately  $12  million  in  annualized  savings
from these restructuring actions were realized by the end of 2012.

Q4 2008 — Q2 2010 Program

In the fourth quarter of 2008, we initiated a restructuring program
that  generated  approximately  $180  million  in  annualized  savings.  We
realized  actual  savings,  net  of  transition  costs,  of  approximately
$75  million  in  2009  and  an  incremental  $72  million  in  2010.  The
remainder  of  the  savings  was  realized  in  2011.  We  recorded
in  restructuring  charges  (of  which
approximately  $150  million 
$105  million  represented  cash  charges), 
for
discontinued  operations,  over  the  period  related  to  this  restructuring
program. This program consisted of severance and related costs for the
reduction of approximately 4,350 positions, asset impairment charges,
and lease cancellation costs.

including  charges 

Refer to Note 11, ‘‘Cost Reduction Actions,’’ to the Consolidated

Financial Statements for more information.

Free Cash Flow
(In millions)

Net cash provided by operating

2012

2011

2010

activities

$513.4

$ 422.7

$486.7

Purchases of property, plant and

equipment, net

(95.0)

(105.0)

(83.5)

Purchases of software and other

additional contributions we may make using the net proceeds from the
sale of the OCP and DES businesses.

We anticipate incurring restructuring costs in the next few years as
we  continue  our  cost  reduction  initiatives.  For  2013,  we  estimate
restructuring costs and other items of approximately $25 million.

Our  annual  effective  tax  rate  may  be  impacted  by  future  events
including changes in tax laws, geographic income mix, repatriation of
cash,  tax  audits,  closure  of  tax  years,  legal  entity  restructuring,  and
changes in valuation allowances on deferred tax assets. Our effective
tax  rate  can  potentially  have  wide  variances  from  quarter  to  quarter,
resulting  from  interim  reporting  requirements  and  the  recognition  of
discrete events.

On January 2, 2013, the American Taxpayer Relief Act (‘‘ATRA’’) of
2012 was signed into law. Under this legislation, the federal research
and development credit was retroactively extended for amounts paid or
incurred  after  December  31,  2011  and  before  January  1,  2014.
Additionally,  the  expired  controlled  foreign  corporation  look-through
rule was retroactively extended through 2013. The retroactive effects of
the  ATRA  are  expected  to  be  recognized  in  the  first  quarter  of  2013
(when the law was enacted).

We anticipate our capital and software expenditures in 2013 to be

approximately $175 million.

ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Income From Continuing Operations Before Taxes
(In millions)

2012

2011

2010

Net sales
Cost of products sold

Gross profit
Marketing, general and

administrative expense

Interest expense
Other expense, net

Income from continuing

$6,035.6
4,458.5

$6,026.3
4,504.9

$5,782.0
4,268.2

1,577.1

1,521.4

1,513.8

1,179.4
72.8
69.4

1,170.9
71.0
46.6

1,178.9
76.3
19.6

deferred charges

(59.1)

(26.0)

(25.1)

operations before taxes

$ 255.5

$ 232.9

$ 239.0

(Purchases) sales of investments,

net  (1)

Free cash flow

(6.7)

.3

.8

$352.6

$ 292.0

$378.9

(1)  Net  proceeds  from  (purchases)  sales  of  investments  related  to  net  purchases/sales  of
securities held by our captive insurance company in 2012, 2011, and 2010, as well as sales of
other investments in 2010.

Free  cash  flow  in  2012  improved  compared  to  2011  due  to
increased  focus  on  working  capital  management,  higher  net  income
and  lower  bonus  payments,  partially  offset  by  the  timing  of  accounts
receivable  from  sales  in  late  fourth  quarter  2012.  See  ‘‘Analysis  of
Results of Operations’’ and ‘‘Liquidity’’ below for more information.

Outlook

Certain factors that we believe may contribute to results for 2013

compared to results for 2012 are described below.

We expect sales on an organic basis and earnings from continuing

operations to increase in 2013.

We expect contributions to our pension plans (both domestic and
international) of approximately $60 million in 2013, which excludes any

As a Percent of Sales
Gross profit
Marketing, general and administrative

%

%

%

26.1

25.2

26.2

expense

19.5

19.4

20.4

Income from continuing operations

before taxes

4.2

3.9

4.1

Sales

In 2012, sales remained approximately the same as the prior year,
as the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation largely offset
sales growth on an organic basis. On an organic basis, sales grew 4% in
2012,  primarily  reflecting  higher  volume  in  both  reportable  segments
and other specialty converting businesses.

In 2011, sales increased approximately 4% compared to the prior
year  reflecting  higher  sales  on  an  organic  basis  and  the  favorable
impact of foreign currency translation. On an organic basis, sales grew
2% in 2011 as the benefits from pricing actions in our Pressure-sensitive
Materials  segment  more  than  offset  volume  declines  experienced
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Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Gross Profit Margin

Gross  profit  margin  in  2012  improved  compared  to  2011,  as  the
benefits  from  restructuring  and  productivity  initiatives,  and  higher
volume,  were  partially  offset  by  higher  employee-related  costs  and
changes in product mix. The net impact of pricing and changes in raw
material  input  costs  was  modest  as  commodity  costs  were  relatively
stable during the period.

Gross  profit  margin  in  2011  declined  compared  to  2010,  as  raw
material  inflation,  lower  volume,  and  higher  employee-related  costs
were partially offset by benefits from pricing actions and the benefit from
restructuring and productivity initiatives.

Marketing, General and Administrative Expense

Marketing, general and administrative expense increased in 2012
compared to 2011, as the benefits from restructuring and productivity
initiatives and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation were
more than offset by higher employee-related costs and investments in
growth.

Marketing,  general  and  administrative  expense  in  2011  was
approximately  the  same  as  in  2010,  as  lower  employee-related  costs
and the benefit from restructuring and productivity initiatives were offset
by  the  unfavorable  impact  of  foreign  currency  translation  and  higher
investments in growth and infrastructure.

Interest Expense

Interest  expense  increased  approximately  $2  million  in  2012  due
primarily to higher foreign debt balances during 2012. Interest expense
decreased approximately $5 million in 2011 due primarily to retirements
and repayments of certain indebtedness.

Other Expense, net
(In millions, pretax)

Other expense, net by type
Restructuring costs:

2012

2011

2010

Severance and related costs
Asset impairment and lease cancellation

$49.6

$35.5

$10.0

charges
Other items:

Indefinite-lived intangible asset

impairment

Gain on sale of product lines
Gain on sale of investment
Loss from debt extinguishments
Loss from curtailment of domestic

pension obligations

Legal settlements
Costs associated with exiting product

lines

OCP divestiture-related costs  (1)

6.8

9.0

2.7

7.0
(.6)
–
–

–
–

3.9
2.7

–
(5.6)
–
.7

–
(1.2)

–
8.2

–
–
(.5)
4.0

2.5
.9

–
–

Other expense, net

$69.4

$46.6

$19.6

(1) Represents the portion in continuing operations.

Refer to Note 11, ‘‘Cost Reduction Actions,’’ to the Consolidated
Financial Statements for more information regarding costs associated
with restructuring.

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For  more  information  regarding  debt  extinguishments,  refer  to
‘‘Financial Condition’’ below, and Note 4, ‘‘Debt and Capital Leases,’’ to
the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Net Income and Earnings per Share
(In millions, except per share amounts)

Income from continuing operations

2012

2011

2010

before taxes

$255.5

$232.9

$239.0

Provision for (benefit from) income

taxes

Income from continuing operations
Income from discontinued operations,

net of tax

Net income

Net income per common share
Net income per common share,

86.4

78.5

(2.8)

169.1

154.4

241.8

46.3

35.7

75.1

$215.4

$190.1

$316.9

$ 2.10

$ 1.80

$ 3.00

assuming dilution

2.08

1.78

2.97

Net income as a percent of sales

3.6%

3.2%

5.5%

Effective tax rate for continuing

operations

33.8%

33.7%

(1.2)%

Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for continuing operations was approximately
34% for both 2012 and 2011. The 2012 effective tax rate for continuing
operations reflected $6.2 million of benefit for the release of a valuation
allowance  on  certain  state  tax  credits  and  $10.8  million  of  expense
related to the accrual of U.S. taxes on certain foreign earnings expected
to be repatriated during 2013. The 2011 effective tax rate for continuing
operations reflected $8.3 million of expense for increases in valuation
allowances and $2.8 million of expense from the settlement of foreign
tax audits.

The 2010 effective tax rate reflected $45.5 million of benefit from net
operating losses resulting from the local statutory write-down of certain
investments  in  Europe  due  to  a  decline  in  their  value.  The  decline  in
value established a net operating loss tax asset subject to recapture. As
a result of a legal entity restructuring, the liability for the recapture was
eliminated, causing us to recognize a discrete tax benefit in the fourth
quarter. We do not expect events of this nature to occur frequently since
the  recognition  of  the  tax  effects  of  declines  in  values  of  subsidiaries
requires specific tax planning and restructuring actions, and we have no
plans to pursue such specific actions.

The 2010 effective tax rate also reflected $17.7 million of net benefit
from normally-occurring releases and accruals of certain tax reserves,
which were in part due to reductions in our tax positions for prior years
from  settlements  with  taxing  jurisdictions  and  lapses  of  applicable
statutory  periods.  Net  operating  losses,  including  the  net  operating
losses  which  resulted  from  the  local  statutory  write-down  of  certain
investments  in  Europe  referenced  above,  may  offset  future  taxable
income, thereby lowering cash tax payments over the coming years.
Refer to Note 12, ‘‘Taxes Based on Income,’’ to the Consolidated

Financial Statements for more information.

Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

Income  from  discontinued  operations,  net  of  tax,  included  the
earnings  of  our  OCP  business  and  certain  costs  associated  with  the
divestiture transaction. Income from discontinued operations included

$4,329.6
(74.1)

$4,333.8
(73.1)

$4,068.0
(67.2)

(2) Included an indefinite-lived intangible
asset impairment charge in 2012

$4,255.5
362.9

$4,260.7
352.2

$4,000.8
356.6

Net Sales

net  sales  from  this  business  of  approximately  $726  million  in  2012,
$760 million in 2011, and $809 million in 2010.

Refer to Note 2, ‘‘Discontinued Operations and Exit/Sale of Product
Lines,’’ to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY REPORTABLE SEGMENT

Operating  income  (loss)  refers  to  income  (loss)  from  continuing

operations before interest and taxes.

Pressure-sensitive Materials Segment
(In millions)

2012

2011

2010

Net sales including intersegment

sales

Less intersegment sales

Net sales
Operating income  (1)

(1) Included costs associated with

restructuring in all years, a gain on sale of
product line in 2012, legal settlement
costs in 2011, and a loss from curtailment
of domestic pension obligations and a net
gain on legal settlement in 2010

$

33.2

$

19.9

$

9.0

Net Sales

In 2012, sales remained approximately the same compared to the
prior  year  as  the  unfavorable  impact  of  foreign  currency  translation
offset sales growth on an organic basis. On an organic basis, sales grew
approximately 4% in 2012, primarily reflecting higher volume.

In our Label and Packaging Materials business, sales on an organic
basis  increased  in  2012  at  a  mid-single  digit  rate,  driven  primarily  by
higher volume. Combined sales on an organic basis for our Graphics,
Reflective, and Performance Tapes businesses increased in 2012 at a
low-single digit rate, driven primarily by higher volume.

In 2011, sales increased 6% reflecting sales growth on an organic
basis and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. On an
organic basis, sales grew approximately 4% in 2011, primarily reflecting
the benefit from pricing actions.

In our Label and Packaging Materials business, sales on an organic
basis  increased  in  2011  at  a  mid-single  digit  rate,  driven  primarily  by
pricing actions taken across all of our geographic regions to offset raw
material inflation. Combined sales on an organic basis for our Graphics,
Reflective, and Performance Tapes businesses increased in 2011 at a
low-single digit rate, driven primarily by the benefit from pricing actions.

Operating Income

Operating  income  increased  in  2012,  as  higher  volume  and  the
benefits from restructuring and productivity initiatives more than offset
the impact of changes in product mix, higher employee-related costs,
the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation, and higher costs
associated with restructuring. The net impact of pricing and changes in
raw material input costs was neutral as commodity costs were relatively
stable during the period.

Operating income decreased in 2011, as the benefit from pricing
actions, cost savings from restructuring and productivity initiatives, and
lower  employee-related  costs  were  more  than  offset  by  raw  material
inflation, lower volume, higher costs associated with restructuring, and
higher investments in growth and infrastructure.

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

Retail Branding and Information Solutions Segment
(In millions)

2012

2011

2010

Net sales including intersegment

sales

Less intersegment sales

Net sales
Operating income  (1)(2)

(1) Included costs associated with

restructuring in all years, a gain on legal
settlement in 2011, and a loss from
curtailment of domestic pension
obligations and net legal settlement costs
in 2010

$1,538.8
(4.7)

$1,513.4
(3.4)

$1,536.7
(2.5)

$1,534.1
54.5

$1,510.0
42.7

$1,534.2
60.2

$

$

17.6

7.0

$

$

17.7

–

$

$

6.2

–

In 2012, sales increased approximately 2% reflecting sales growth
on an organic basis, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign
currency 
increased
translation.  On  an  organic  basis,  sales 
approximately 3% due to increased demand from U.S. and European
retailers and brands, including accelerating RFID adoption.

In 2011, sales decreased approximately 2% reflecting sales decline
on an organic basis, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign
currency translation. On an organic basis, sales declined approximately
3% due to lower unit demand from retailers and brands in the U.S. and
Europe, reflecting caution about consumer spending.

Operating Income

Operating  income  increased  in  2012,  as  the  benefits  from
restructuring and productivity initiatives and higher volume more than
offset higher employee-related costs and an indefinite-lived intangible
asset impairment charge. The net impact of pricing and changes in raw
material  input  costs  was  neutral  as  commodity  costs  were  relatively
stable during the period.

Decreased  operating  income  in  2011  primarily  reflected  lower
volume,  higher  costs  associated  with  restructuring,  raw  material
inflation, and higher investments in growth and infrastructure, partially
offset  by  cost  savings  from  restructuring  and  productivity  initiatives,
lower employee-related costs, and the benefit from pricing actions.

Other specialty converting businesses
(In millions)

Net sales including intersegment sales
Less intersegment sales

Net sales
Operating (loss) income  (1)

(1) Included costs associated with restructuring in all
years, product line exit costs in 2012, a gain on
sale of product line in 2011, and a loss from
curtailment of domestic pension obligations in
2010

2012

2011

2010

$252.5
(6.5)

$246.0
(2.9)

$261.5
(5.9)

$255.6
3.4

$252.6
(5.6)

$247.0
(.6)

$

5.9

$ (4.7)

$

.8

Net Sales

In 2012, sales decreased approximately 4% as the impacts of the
prior-year product line divestiture and current-year product line exit, as
well as the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation, more than
offset sales growth on an organic basis. On an organic basis, sales grew
approximately 5% due primarily to higher volume.

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In 2011, sales increased approximately 3% as sales growth on an
organic basis more than offset the impact of the product line divestiture.
On  an  organic  basis,  sales  grew  approximately  5%  due  to  higher
volume and the benefit from pricing actions.

In  2011,  cash  flow  provided  by  operating  activities  decreased
compared  to  2010  due  to  lower  net  income  and  higher  bonus
payments, partially offset by the timing of collection of value-added tax
receivables and improved working capital management.

Operating (Loss) Income

Operating results declined for these businesses in 2012, as higher
volume  and  the  benefit  from  productivity  initiatives  were  more  than
offset by the impact of the gain on sale of a product line in the prior year,
product  line  exit  costs,  investments  in  growth,  and  higher  employee-
related costs.

Operating  results  improved  for  these  businesses  in  2011,  as
investments in growth and raw material inflation were more than offset
by  the  benefits  from  restructuring  and  productivity  initiatives,  higher
volume, a gain on sale of product line, the impact of pricing actions and
lower employee-related costs.

Cash Flow from Investing Activities
(In millions)

Purchases of property, plant and

2012

2011

2010

equipment, net

$ (95.0) $(105.0) $ (83.5)

Purchases of software and other

deferred charges

Proceeds from sale of product lines
(Purchases) sales of investments, net
Other

(59.1)
.8
(6.7)
–

(26.0)
21.5
.3
5.0

(25.1)
–
.8
–

Net cash used in investing activities

$(160.0) $(104.2) $(107.8)

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Liquidity

Cash Flow from Operating Activities
(In millions)

Net income
Depreciation and amortization
Provision for doubtful accounts and

sales returns

Indefinite-lived intangible asset

impairment charge

Asset impairment, gain on sale of

product line, and net loss on sale/
disposal of assets

Loss from debt extinguishments
Stock-based compensation
Other non-cash expense and loss
Other non-cash income and gain
Trade accounts receivable
Inventories
Other current assets
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Income taxes (deferred and accrued)
Other assets
Long-term retirement benefits and other

Capital and Software Spending

In both 2012 and 2011, we invested in new equipment primarily in
the U.S. and Asia. Information technology investments in 2012 and 2011
included customer service and standardization initiatives.

2012

2011

2010

$ 215.4
220.6

$190.1
246.5

$316.9
247.6

19.5

16.8

16.3

7.0

–

–

Proceeds from Sale of Product Lines

In 2011, we received proceeds totaling $21.5 million from the sale
of  two  product  lines,  one  in  our  Performance  Films  business
($21  million)  and  the  other  in  our  Label  and  Packaging  Materials
business  ($.5  million).  In  2012,  we  received  an  additional  $.8  million
from  the  product  line  sale  in  our  Label  and  Packaging  Materials
business.

11.7
–
38.9
41.8
–
(106.7)
(.8)
(7.6)
68.0
73.8
11.1
(4.0)

9.9
.7
39.6
38.1
(2.0)
(43.6)
(22.2)
29.4
31.3
(94.9)
36.6
1.5

5.1
4.0
35.2
43.6
(.5)
(87.6)
(35.6)
(39.8)
76.5
30.0
(60.2)
(12.2)

Cash Flow from Financing Activities
(In millions)

2012

2011

2010

Net change in borrowings and

payments of debt

Dividends paid
Share repurchases
Proceeds from exercise of stock

options, net

Other

$ 40.5
(110.4)
(235.2)

$(147.9) $(189.8)
(88.7)
(108.7)

(106.5)
(13.5)

10.2
(2.7)

3.9
(7.5)

2.5
(6.8)

Net cash used in financing activities

$(297.6) $(271.5) $(391.5)

Borrowings and Repayment of Debt

Short-term  variable  rate  borrowings  from  commercial  paper
issuances were $187 million (weighted-average interest rate of .4%) at
year-end 2012, compared to $149.4 million (weighted-average interest
rate  of  .4%)  at  year-end  2011.  We  increased  our  outstanding
commercial paper borrowings to support operational requirements and
to fund share repurchase activity.

Short-term  borrowings  outstanding  under  uncommitted  lines  of
credit  were  $81.1  million  (weighted-average  interest  rate  of  11.2%)  at
year-end  2012,  compared  to  $76.2  million  (weighted-average  interest
rate of 12.9%) at year-end 2011.

We  had  medium-term  notes  of  $50  million  outstanding  at  both

year-end 2012 and 2011.

In December 2011, we amended and restated our revolving credit
facility (the ‘‘Revolver’’) with certain domestic and foreign banks, which

liabilities

(75.3)

(55.1)

(52.6)

Net cash provided by operating

activities

$ 513.4

$422.7

$486.7

For cash flow purposes, changes in assets and liabilities and other
adjustments  exclude  the  impact  of  foreign  currency  translation
(discussed below in ‘‘Analysis of Selected Balance Sheet Accounts’’).
In  2012,  cash  flow  provided  by  operating  activities  improved
compared  to  2011  due  to  increased  focus  on  working  capital
management, higher net income and lower bonus payments, partially
offset  by  the  timing  of  accounts  receivable  from  sales  in  late  fourth
quarter 2012.

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reduced the amount available thereunder from $1 billion to $675 million.
The amendment extended the Revolver’s maturity date to December 22,
2016, modified the minimum interest coverage financial covenant level,
and adjusted pricing to reflect market conditions. The maturity date may
be extended for one-year periods under certain circumstances as set
forth  in  the  agreement.  Commitments  under  the  Revolver  may  be
increased  by  up  to  $250  million,  subject  to  lender  approval  and
customary  requirements.  Financing  available  under  the  Revolver  is
used as a back-up facility for our commercial paper issuance and can
be used to finance other corporate requirements. In conjunction with the
amendment,  we  recorded  a  debt  extinguishment  loss  of  $.7  million
(included  in  ‘‘Other  expense,  net’’  in  the  Consolidated  Statements  of
Income) in the fourth quarter of 2011 related to the unamortized debt
issuance costs for the previous Revolver. No balances were outstanding
under  the  Revolver  as  of  year-end  2012  or  2011.  Commitment  fees
associated with this facility in 2012, 2011, and 2010 were $1.4 million,
$2.5 million, and $2.6 million, respectively.

Refer to Note 4, ‘‘Debt and Capital Leases,’’ to the Consolidated

Financial Statements for more information.

Refer to ‘‘Capital Resources’’ below for further information on both

the 2012 and 2011 borrowings and repayment of debt.

Dividend Payments

Our  annual  dividend  per  share  was  $1.08  in  2012  compared  to
$1.00 in 2011. In January 2012, we increased our quarterly dividend to
$.27 per share, representing an 8% increase from our previous quarterly
dividend of $.25 per share.

Share Repurchases

From  time  to  time,  our  Board  of  Directors  authorizes  us  to
repurchase  shares  of  our  outstanding  common  stock.  Repurchased
shares may be reissued under our stock option and incentive plans or
used 
In  2012,  we  repurchased
approximately 7.9 million shares of our common stock at an aggregate
cost of $235.2 million.

for  other  corporate  purposes. 

On July 26, 2012, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase
of additional shares of our common stock in the total aggregate amount
of  up  to  $400  million  (exclusive  of  any  fees,  commissions  or  other
expenses related to such purchases). As of year-end 2012, shares of
our  common  stock  in  the  aggregate  amount  of  approximately
$338  million  remained  authorized  for  repurchase  under  this  Board
authorization.

On  January  27,  2011,  our  Board  of  Directors  authorized  the
repurchase  of  5  million  shares  of  our  common  stock.  As  of  year-end
2012, there were no shares remaining under this Board authorization.
In December 2010, we executed the repurchase of approximately
.3 million shares of our common stock for $13.5 million, which settled in
January 2011.

Analysis of Selected Balance Sheet Accounts
Long-lived Assets

During  2012,  goodwill  increased  approximately  $5  million  to
$764  million,  which  primarily  reflected  the  impact  of  foreign  currency
translation.

During 2012, other intangibles resulting from business acquisitions,
net,  decreased  approximately  $36  million  to  $125  million,  which
reflected  current  year  amortization  expense  ($30  million)  and  a
non-cash  indefinite-lived  asset  impairment  charge  ($7  million).  These

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

decreases  were  partially  offset  by  the  impact  of  foreign  currency
translation ($1 million).

Refer  to  Note  3,  ‘‘Goodwill  and  Other  Intangibles  Resulting  from
Business  Acquisitions,’’  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  for
more information.

During 2012, other assets increased approximately $25 million to
$457 million, which primarily reflected the capitalization of software and
other deferred charges ($55 million), an increase in long-term pension
assets ($6 million), and an increase in the cash surrender value of our
corporate-owned 
insurance  ($2  million),  partially  offset  by
amortization  expense  of  software  and  other  deferred  charges
($36 million).

life 

Refer to Note 2, ‘‘Discontinued Operations and Exit/Sale of Product
Lines,’’ to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

Shareholders’ Equity Accounts

Our  shareholders’  equity  was  $1.58  billion  at  year-end  2012,
compared  to  $1.66  billion  at  year-end  2011.  The  decrease  in  our
shareholders’  equity  primarily  reflected  an  increase  of  our  treasury
stock  from  share  repurchase  activity,  dividend  payments,  and  an
increase in ‘‘Accumulated other comprehensive loss,’’ partially offset by
net income and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. See
‘‘Dividend  Payments’’  and  ‘‘Share  Repurchases’’  above  for  more
information.

The  balance  of  our  treasury  stock  increased  by  approximately
$186  million  to  $978  million  at  year-end  2012,  which  reflected  share
repurchase activity ($235 million), partially offset by the funding of our
contributions to the U.S. defined contribution plan ($27 million), as well
as the use of treasury shares to settle exercises of stock options, and
vesting of restricted stock units and performance units ($22 million). See
‘‘Share Repurchases’’ above for more information.

loss 

comprehensive 

Accumulated  other 

increased  net  actuarial 

increased  by
approximately $15 million to $278 million at year-end 2012 primarily due
to 
in  our  pension  and  other
losses 
postretirement plans as a result of lower discount rates, partially offset
by  the  current  year  amortization  of  net  pension  transition  obligations
and prior service cost ($62 million, net). Refer to Note 6, ‘‘Pension and
Other  Postretirement  Benefits,’’ 
the  Consolidated  Financial
Statements for more information. This increase was partially offset by
the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($43 million) and a
net  gain  on  derivative  instruments  designated  as  cash  flow  and  firm
commitment hedges ($5 million).

to 

The Employee Stock Benefit Trust (‘‘ESBT’’), which was created to
fund a portion of our employee benefit obligations, as well as to settle
exercises  of  stock  options  and  vesting  of  restricted  stock  units  and
performance units, terminated in July 2011 upon the utilization of the
remaining balance of shares held therein. Since then, we have funded a
portion  of  our  employee  benefit  and  stock-based  compensation
obligations using shares of our common stock held in treasury.

Impact of Foreign Currency Translation
(In millions)

Change in net sales
Change in net income from continuing

2012

2011

2010

$(201) $145

$23

operations

(11)

9

(3)

In 2012, international operations generated approximately 72% of
our net sales. Our future results are subject to changes in political and

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations

economic conditions in the regions in which we operate and the impact
of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange and interest rates.

which include the impact of foreign currency translation, are discussed
below.

The  effect  of  foreign  currency  translation  on  net  sales  in  2012
compared to 2011 primarily reflected an unfavorable impact from sales
denominated in euros, as well as sales in the currencies of Brazil and
India, partially offset by a favorable impact from sales in the currency of
China.

Translation  gains  and  losses  for  operations  in  hyperinflationary
economies,  if  any,  are  included  in  net  income  in  the  period  incurred.
Operations are treated as being in a hyperinflationary economy based
on the cumulative inflation rate over the past three years. In 2012, 2011
and 2010, we had no operations in hyperinflationary economies.

Effect of Foreign Currency Transactions

The  impact  on  net  income  from  transactions  denominated  in
foreign currencies may be mitigated because the costs of our products
are generally denominated in the currencies in which they are sold. In
addition, to reduce our income and cash flow exposure to transactions
in foreign currencies, we enter into foreign exchange forward, option,
and swap contracts where available and appropriate.

Analysis of Selected Financial Ratios

We  utilize  certain  financial  ratios  discussed  below  to  assess  our

financial condition and operating performance.

Working Capital and Operational Working Capital Ratios

Working  capital  (current  assets  minus  current  liabilities  and  net
assets  held  for  sale),  as  a  percent  of  net  sales,  decreased  in  2012
compared to 2011 primarily due to an increase in short-term borrowings
and the current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations.
Operational working capital, as a percent of net sales, is reconciled
with working capital below. Refer to ‘‘Non-GAAP Financial Measures.’’
Our  objective  is  to  minimize  our  investment  in  operational  working
capital, as a percentage of sales, by reducing this ratio to maximize cash
flow and return on investment.

(Dollars in millions)

(A) Working capital
Reconciling items:

Cash and cash equivalents
Current deferred and refundable income

2012

2011

$

25.5

$ 271.3

(235.4)

(178.0)

taxes and other current assets

(258.0)

(233.7)

Short-term borrowings and current portion
of long-term debt and capital leases

Current deferred and payable income taxes

520.2

227.1

and other current accrued liabilities

589.5

529.0

(B) Operational working capital

(C) Net sales

$ 641.8

$ 615.7

$6,035.6

$6,026.3

Accounts Receivable Ratio

The  average  number  of  days  sales  outstanding  was  59  days  in
2012 compared to 63 days in 2011, calculated using the four-quarter
average accounts receivable balance divided by the average daily sales
for the year. The change from prior year in the average number of days
sales  outstanding  primarily  reflected  the  timing  of  collection,  partially
offset by extended payment terms in certain businesses.

Inventory Ratio

Average  inventory  turnover  was  8.7  in  2012  compared  to  7.8  in
2011,  calculated  using  the  annual  cost  of  sales  divided  by  the
four-quarter average inventory balance. The change from prior year in
the average inventory turnover was primarily due to continued focus on
improving inventory management.

Accounts Payable Ratio

The average number of days payable outstanding was 64 days in
2012 compared to 61 days in 2011, calculated using the four-quarter
average accounts payable balance divided by the average daily cost of
products sold for the year. The change from prior year in the average
number of days payable outstanding was primarily due to extensions in
payment  terms  with  suppliers  across  all  regions  and  the  timing  of
inventory purchases.

Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio
(Dollars in millions)

Income from continuing operations
Reconciling items:
Interest expense
Provision for (benefit from)

income taxes

Depreciation
Amortization

2012

2011

2010

$ 169.1

$ 154.4

$ 241.8

72.8

71.0

76.3

86.4
150.1
70.5

78.5
157.8
73.4

(2.8)
161.7
69.4

EBITDA

$ 548.9

$ 535.1

$ 546.4

Total debt
Less cash and cash equivalents

$1,222.4
(235.4)

$1,181.3
(178.0)

$1,337.2
(127.5)

Net debt

$ 987.0

$1,003.3

$1,209.7

Net debt to EBITDA ratio

1.8

1.9

2.2

The net debt to EBITDA ratio was lower in 2012 compared to 2011
primarily  due  to  an  increase  in  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  partially
offset by an increase in commercial paper borrowings. The lower net
debt to EBITDA ratio in 2012 compared to 2011 was also due to higher
earnings from continuing operations.

The net debt to EBITDA ratio was lower in 2011 compared to 2010
primarily due to a decrease in commercial paper borrowings, partially

Working capital, as a percent of net sales

(A) (cid:3) (C)

Operational working capital, as a percent of

net sales (B) (cid:3) (C)

.4%

4.5% offset by lower earnings from continuing operations.

10.6%

10.2%

Financial Covenants

As a percent of net sales, operational working capital in 2012 was
approximately the same as in 2011. The primary contributing factors,

Our various loan agreements in effect at year-end require that we
maintain  specified  financial  covenant  ratios  of  total  debt  and  interest
expense in relation to certain measures of income. As of December 29,
2012, we were in compliance with our financial covenants.

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Fair Value of Debt

The fair value of our long-term debt is estimated primarily based on
the credit spread above U.S. Treasury securities on notes with similar
rates, credit rating, and remaining maturities. The fair value of short-term
borrowings,  which  include  commercial  paper  and  short-term  lines  of
credit,  approximates  carrying  value  given  the  short  duration  of  these
obligations.  The  fair  value  of  our  total  debt  was  $1.31  billion  at
December 29, 2012 and $1.22 billion at December 31, 2011. Fair value
amounts were determined primarily based on Level 2 inputs, which are
defined  as  inputs  other  than  quoted  prices  in  active  markets  that  are
either  directly  or  indirectly  observable.  Refer  to  Note  1,  ‘‘Summary  of
Significant  Accounting  Policies,’’ 
the  Consolidated  Financial
Statements for more information.

to 

Capital Resources

Capital  resources  include  cash  flows  from  operations,  cash  and
cash  equivalents  and  debt  financing.  At  year-end  2012,  we  had  cash
and cash equivalents of approximately $235 million held in accounts at
third-party financial institutions.

Our cash balances are held in numerous locations throughout the
world.  At  December  29,  2012,  substantially  all  of  our  cash  and  cash
equivalents  were  held  by  our  foreign  subsidiaries.  Our  policy  is  to
indefinitely  reinvest  the  majority  of  the  earnings  of  our  foreign
subsidiaries.  To  meet  U.S.  cash  requirements,  we  have  several
cost-effective 
include
borrowing funds at reasonable rates, including borrowings from foreign
subsidiaries, and repatriating certain foreign earnings. However, if we
were to repatriate foreign earnings, we may be subject to taxes in the
U.S.

liquidity  options  available.  These  options 

In December 2011, we amended and restated the Revolver, which
reduced the amount available thereunder from $1 billion to $675 million.
The amendment extended the Revolver’s maturity date to December 22,
2016, modified the minimum interest coverage financial covenant level,
and  adjusted  pricing  to  reflect  market  conditions.  Based  upon  our
current outlook for our business and market conditions, we believe that
the  Revolver,  in  addition  to  the  uncommitted  bank  lines  of  credit

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

maintained in the countries in which we operate, will provide the liquidity
to  fund  our  operations  during  the  next  twelve  months.  As  of
December 29, 2012, no balances were outstanding under the Revolver.
Refer to Note 4, ‘‘Debt and Capital Leases,’’ to the Consolidated

Financial Statements for more information.

We are exposed to financial market risk resulting from changes in
interest and foreign currency rates, and to possible liquidity and credit
risks of our counterparties.

Capital from Debt

Our total debt increased by approximately $41 million in 2012 to
$1.22 billion compared to $1.18 billion at year-end 2011, reflecting an
increase  in  commercial  paper  borrowings  to  support  operational
requirements and fund share repurchase activity. Refer to ‘‘Borrowings
and Repayment of Debt’’ above for more information.

We  have  $251.9  million  of  debt  maturities  due  in  2013.  On
January 15, 2013, we repaid $250 million of senior notes due in 2013
using commercial paper borrowings.

Our uncommitted lines of credit, including those for discontinued
operations,  were  approximately  $411  million  at  year-end  2012  and
$452 million at year-end 2011. These lines may be cancelled at any time
by us or the issuing banks.

Credit ratings are a significant factor in our ability to raise short-term
and long-term financing. The credit ratings assigned to us also impact
the  interest  rates  paid  and  our  access  to  commercial  paper,  credit
facilities, and other borrowings. A downgrade of our short-term credit
ratings below our current levels could impact our ability to access the
commercial paper markets. If our access to commercial paper markets
were  to  become  limited,  the  Revolver  and  our  other  credit  facilities
would  be  available  to  meet  our  short-term  funding  requirements,  if
necessary.  When  determining  a  credit  rating,  we  believe  that  rating
agencies primarily consider our competitive position, business outlook,
consistency  of  cash  flows,  debt  level  and  liquidity,  geographic
dispersion and management team. We remain committed to retaining
an investment grade rating.

Contractual Obligations, Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Contractual Obligations at End of Year 2012

(In millions)

Total

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017 Thereafter

Payments Due by Period

Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt
Long-term capital leases
Interest on long-term debt
Operating leases
Pension and postretirement benefit payments (unfunded plans)

$ 268.3 $268.3 $

– $

949.3
4.8
395.0
211.1
72.1

250.0
1.9
43.2
66.2
7.1

– $
–
1.6
42.8
42.5
6.4

5.0
.6
42.6
31.4
5.8

– $
–
.2
42.4
20.2
5.1

–
249.4
.2
38.3
12.4
5.4

$

–
444.9
.3
185.7
38.4
42.3

Total contractual obligations

$1,900.6 $636.7 $93.3 $85.4 $67.9 $305.7

$711.6

We enter into operating leases primarily for office and warehouse
space and equipment for electronic data processing and transportation.
The  table  above  includes  minimum  annual  rental  commitments  on
operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms
of one year or more. The terms of our leases do not impose significant
restrictions  or  unusual  obligations,  except  for  the  commercial  facility
located in Mentor, Ohio described below.

The table above does not include:

(cid:129) Purchase obligations or open purchase orders at year-end – It
is  impracticable  for  us  to  either  obtain  this  information  or
provide a reasonable estimate thereof due to the decentralized
nature of our purchasing systems. In addition, purchase orders
are generally at fair value and cancelable without penalty.

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(cid:129) Cash  funding  requirements  for  pension  benefits  payable  to
certain  eligible  current  and  future  retirees  under  our  funded
plans  –  Benefits  paid  by  our  funded  pension  plans  are  paid
through a trust or trust equivalent. Cash funding requirements
for our funded plans, which can be significantly impacted by
earnings  on  investments,  the  discount  rate,  changes  in  the
plans, and funding laws and regulations, are not included as
we are not able to estimate required contributions to the trust
or  trust  equivalent.  Refer  to  Note  6,  ‘‘Pension  and  Other
the  Consolidated  Financial
Postretirement  Benefits,’’ 
Statements for expected contributions to our plans.
(cid:129) Deferred  compensation  plan  benefit  payments  – 

is
impracticable for us to obtain a reasonable estimate for 2014
and beyond due to the volatility of the payment amounts and
certain  events  that  could  trigger  immediate  payment  of
benefits to participants. In addition, the account balances per
participant  are  marked-to-market  monthly  and  benefit
payments are adjusted annually. Refer to Note 6, ‘‘Pension and
Other Postretirement Benefits,’’ to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for more information.

to 

It 

related 

to  performance  under 

(cid:129) Unfunded termination indemnity benefits to certain employees
outside of the U.S. – These benefits are subject to applicable
agreements, local laws and regulations. We have not incurred
these
significant  costs 
arrangements.
(cid:129) Unrecognized 

reserves  of  approximately
$122  million,  excluding  interest  and  penalties,  of  which
approximately  $1  million  may  become  payable  during  2013.
The  resolution  of  the  balance,  including  the  timing  of
payments,  is  contingent  upon  various  unknown  factors  and
cannot  be  reasonably  estimated.  Refer  to  Note  12,  ‘‘Taxes
Based on Income,’’ to the Consolidated Financial Statements
for further information on unrecognized tax benefits.

tax  benefit 

for 

(cid:129) Obligations  associated  with  a  commercial  facility  located  in
Mentor,  Ohio,  used  primarily 
the  North  American
headquarters and research center of our Label and Packaging
Materials  division.  The  facility  consists  generally  of  land,
buildings,  and  equipment.  We  lease  the  facility  under  an
operating lease arrangement, which contains a residual value
guarantee of $31.5 million, as well as certain obligations with
respect to the refinancing of the lessor’s debt of $11.5 million
(collectively, the ‘‘Guarantee’’). At the end of the lease term, we
have  the  option  to  purchase  or  remarket  the  facility  at  an
amount  equivalent  to  the  value  of  the  Guarantee.  If  our
estimated fair value (or estimated selling price) of the facility
falls  below  the  Guarantee,  we  would  be  required  to  pay  the
lessor  a  shortfall,  which  is  an  amount  equivalent  to  the
Guarantee  less  our  estimated  fair  value.  Refer  to  Note  7,
‘‘Commitments,’’ to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
more information.

Legal Proceedings

We  are  involved  in  various  lawsuits,  claims,  inquiries,  and  other
regulatory  and  compliance  matters,  most  of  which  are  routine  to  the
nature of our business. We have accrued liabilities for matters where it is
probable  that  a  loss  will  be  incurred  and  the  amount  of  loss  can  be
reasonably  estimated.  Because  of  the  uncertainties  associated  with
claims resolution and litigation, future expense to resolve these matters
could  be  higher  than  the  liabilities  accrued  by  us;  however,  we  are
unable  to  reasonably  estimate  a  range  of  potential  expenses.  If
information becomes available that allows us to reasonably estimate the
range of potential expenses in an amount higher or lower than what we

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lawsuits,  claims, 

have  accrued,  we  will  adjust  our  accrued  liabilities  accordingly.
Additional 
inquiries,  and  other  regulatory  and
compliance matters could arise in the future. The range of expense for
resolving any future matters will be assessed as they arise; until then, a
range of potential expense for such resolution cannot be determined.
Based  upon  current  information,  we  believe  that  the  impact  of  the
resolution  of  these  matters  would  not  be,  individually  or  in  the
aggregate,  material  to  our  financial  position,  results  of  operations  or
cash flows.

Environmental Matters

As of December 29, 2012, we have been designated by the U.S.
Environmental  Protection  Agency  (‘‘EPA’’)  and/or  other  responsible
state  agencies  as  a  potentially  responsible  party  (‘‘PRP’’)  at  fourteen
waste  disposal  or  waste  recycling  sites,  which  are  the  subject  of
separate investigations or proceedings concerning alleged soil and/or
groundwater contamination and for which no settlement of our liability
has been agreed. We are participating with other PRPs at such sites,
and  anticipate  that  our  share  of  cleanup  costs  will  be  determined
pursuant to remedial agreements entered into in the normal course of
negotiations with the EPA or other governmental authorities.

We have accrued liabilities for sites where it is probable that a loss
will  be  incurred  and  the  cost  or  amount  of  loss  can  be  reasonably
estimated.  These  estimates  could  change  as  a  result  of  changes  in
planned  remedial  actions,  remediation  technologies,  site  conditions,
the  estimated  time  to  complete  remediation,  environmental  laws  and
regulations, and other factors. Because of the uncertainties associated
with  environmental  assessment  and  remediation  activities,  future
expense  to  remediate  these  sites  could  be  higher  than  the  liabilities
accrued by us; however, we are unable to reasonably estimate a range
of potential expense. If information becomes available that allows us to
reasonably estimate the range of potential expense in an amount higher
or lower than what we have accrued, we will adjust our environmental
liabilities accordingly. In addition, we could identify additional sites for
cleanup  in  the  future.  The  range  of  expense  for  remediation  of  any
future-identified sites will be assessed as they arise; until then, a range
of expense for such remediation cannot be determined.

The activity in 2012 and 2011 related to environmental liabilities was

as follows:

(In millions)

Balance at beginning of year
(Reversals) charges, net
Payments

Balance at end of year

2012

2011

$40.6
(3.1)
(5.0)

$46.3
.4
(6.1)

$32.5

$40.6

At  year-end  2012,  approximately  $10  million  of  the  balance  was

classified as short-term.

Guarantees

We  participate  in  receivable  financing  programs  with  several
financial institutions whereby advances may be requested from these
financial  institutions.  The  collection  of  the  related  receivables  is
guaranteed  by  us.  At  year-end  2012,  the  outstanding  amount
guaranteed, 
for  discontinued  operations,  was
approximately $18 million.

including 

those 

At  year-end  2012,  Avery  Dennison  Corporation  guaranteed
approximately  $375  million  in  lines  of  credit  with  various  financial
institutions,  and  up  to  approximately  $9  million  of  certain  of  our
subsidiaries’ obligations to their suppliers, including those that are part
of discontinued operations.

Unused  letters  of  credit  (primarily  standby)  with  various  financial
for  discontinued  operations,  were

those 

institutions, 
approximately $94 million at year-end 2012.

including 

Refer to Note 1, ‘‘Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,’’ to
the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding asset
retirement obligations and product warranties.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  GAAP
requires  management  to  make  estimates  and  assumptions  for  the
reporting period and as of the financial statement date. These estimates
and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
the  disclosure  of  contingent  liabilities  and  the  reported  amounts  of
revenue and expense. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Critical  accounting  policies  are  those  that  are  important  to  our
financial condition and results, and which require us to make difficult,
subjective  and/or  complex  judgments.  Critical  accounting  policies
cover  accounting  matters  that  are  inherently  uncertain  because  the
future  resolution  of  such  matters  is  unknown.  We  believe  that  critical
accounting policies include accounting for revenue recognition, sales
returns and allowances, accounts receivable allowances, inventory and
inventory  reserves,  long-lived  asset  impairments,  goodwill,  fair  value
measurements,  pension  and  postretirement  benefits,  income  taxes,
stock-based  compensation, 
litigation  and
environmental  matters,  asset  retirement  obligations,  and  business
combinations.

restructuring  costs, 

Revenue Recognition

Sales are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement
exists,  pricing  is  determinable,  delivery  has  occurred  based  on
applicable sales terms, and collection is reasonably assured. Sale terms
are generally free on board (f.o.b.) shipping point or f.o.b. destination,
depending upon local business customs. For most regions in which we
operate, f.o.b. shipping point terms are utilized and sales are recorded
at the time of shipment, because this is when title and risk of loss are
transferred.  In  certain  regions,  notably  in  Europe,  f.o.b.  destination
terms are generally utilized and sales are recorded when the products
are delivered to the customer’s delivery site, because this is when title
and  risk  of  loss  are  transferred.  Furthermore,  sales,  provisions  for
estimated returns, and the cost of products sold are recorded at the time
title transfers to customers and when the customers assume the risks
and rewards of ownership. Actual product returns are charged against
estimated sales return allowances.

Sales rebates and discounts are common practice in the industries
in  which  we  operate.  Volume,  promotional,  price,  cash  and  other
discounts and customer incentives are accounted for as a reduction to
gross sales. Rebates and discounts are recorded based upon estimates
at  the  time  products  are  sold.  These  estimates  are  based  upon  our
historical  experience  for  similar  programs  and  products.  We  review
these  rebates  and  discounts  on  an  ongoing  basis  and  accruals  for
rebates  and  discounts  are  adjusted,  if  necessary,  as  additional
information becomes available.

Sales Returns and Allowances

Sales  returns  and  allowances  represent  credits  we  grant  to  our
customers  (both  affiliated  and  non-affiliated) 
the  return  of
unsatisfactory product or a negotiated allowance in lieu of return. We

for 

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

accrue for returns and allowances based upon the gross price of the
products sold and historical experience for such products. We record
these allowances based on the following factors: (i) customer-specific
allowances;  and  (ii)  an  estimated  amount,  based  on  our  historical
experience, for allowances not yet identified.

Accounts Receivable Allowances

We  are  required  to  make  judgments  as  to  the  collectability  of
accounts  receivable  based  on  established  aging  policy,  historical
experience  and  future  expectations.  The  allowances  for  doubtful
accounts represent allowances for customer trade accounts receivable
that  are  estimated  to  be  partially  or  entirely  uncollectible.  These
allowances  are  used  to  reduce  gross  trade  receivables  to  their  net
realizable  value.  We  record  these  allowances  based  on  estimates
related  to  the  following  factors:  (i)  customer-specific  allowances;
(ii)  amounts  based  upon  an  aging  schedule;  and  (iii)  an  estimated
amount,  based  on  our  historical  experience,  for  allowances  not  yet
identified.

Inventory and Inventory Reserves

Inventories are stated at the lower-of-cost-or-market value and are
categorized as raw materials, work-in-progress or finished goods. Cost
is  determined  using  the  first-in,  first-out  (‘‘FIFO’’)  method.  Inventory
reserves are recorded to cost of products sold for damaged, obsolete,
excess and slow-moving inventory and we establish a lower cost basis
for  the  inventory.  We  use  estimates  to  record  these  reserves.
Slow-moving inventory is reviewed by category and may be partially or
fully reserved for depending on the type of product, level of usage, and
the length of time the product has been included in inventory.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

We  record  impairment  charges  when  the  carrying  amounts  of
long-lived assets are determined not to be recoverable. Recoverability is
measured  by  comparing  the  undiscounted  cash  flows  expected  to
result from their use and eventual disposition to the carrying value of the
related  asset  or  asset  group.  The  amount  of  impairment  loss  is
calculated  as  the  excess  of  the  carrying  value  over  the  fair  value.
Historically,  changes  in  market  conditions  and  management  strategy
have  caused  us  to  reassess  the  carrying  amount  of  our  long-lived
assets.

Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

Our reporting units are composed of either a discrete business or
an aggregation of businesses with similar economic characteristics. Our
reporting  units  consist  of  the  following:  materials;  retail  branding  and
information solutions; reflective solutions; performance tapes; medical
solutions;  and  designed  and  engineered  solutions.  In  performing  the
required  impairment  tests,  we  primarily  apply  a  present  value
(discounted  cash  flow)  method  to  determine  the  fair  value  of  the
reporting units with goodwill. We perform our annual impairment test of
goodwill during the fourth quarter.

Certain factors may result in the need to perform an impairment test
prior to the fourth quarter, including significant underperformance of a
business  relative  to  expected  operating  results,  significant  adverse
economic  and  industry  trends,  significant  decline  in  our  market
capitalization for an extended period of time relative to net book value,
or a decision to divest an individual business within a reporting unit.

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We  estimate  the  fair  value  of  our  reporting  units  using  various
valuation  techniques,  with  the  primary  technique  being  a  discounted
cash flow analysis. A discounted cash flow analysis requires us to make
various  assumptions  about  the  reporting  units,  including  sales,
operating  margins,  growth  rates,  and  discount  rates.  Assumptions
about discount rates are based on a weighted-average cost of capital
for  comparable  companies.  Assumptions  about  sales,  operating
margins, and growth rates are based on our forecasts, business plans,
economic  projections,  anticipated  future  cash  flows  and  marketplace
data. Assumptions are also made for varying perpetual growth rates for
periods beyond the long-term business plan period. We base our fair
value estimates on projected financial information and assumptions that
we  believe  are  reasonable.  However,  actual  future  results  may  differ
from  those  estimates  and  projections,  and  those  differences  may  be
material. The valuation methodology used to estimate the fair value of
reporting  units  requires  inputs  and  assumptions  that  reflect  current
market  conditions  as  well  as  the  impact  of  planned  business  and
operational  strategies 
judgment.  The
estimated fair value could increase or decrease depending on changes
in the inputs and assumptions.

that  require  management 

We determine goodwill impairment using a two-step process. The
first step is to identify if a potential impairment exists by comparing the
fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill.
If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill
of the reporting unit is not considered to have a potential impairment
and the second step of the impairment test is not necessary. However, if
the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second
step is performed to determine if goodwill is impaired and to measure
the amount of impairment loss to recognize, if any.

The second step, if necessary, compares the implied fair value of
goodwill with the carrying amount of goodwill. If the implied fair value of
goodwill exceeds the carrying amount, then goodwill is not considered
impaired.  However,  if  the  carrying  amount  of  goodwill  exceeds  the
implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal
to that excess.

Our  annual  first  step  impairment  analysis  in  the  fourth  quarter  of
2012 indicated that the fair values of our reporting units exceeded their
respective  carrying  values,  including  goodwill.  The  fair  value  of  the
reporting  units  tested  exceeded  their  carrying  values  by  amounts
ranging between 20% and 130%.

in 

the 

We test indefinite-lived intangible assets, consisting of trademarks,
for 
fourth  quarter  or  whenever  events  or
impairment 
circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that their carrying
values exceed their fair values. Fair value is estimated as the discounted
value of future revenues using a royalty rate that a third party would pay
for  use  of  the  asset.  Variation  in  the  royalty  rates  could  impact  the
estimate  of  fair  value.  If  the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset  exceeds  its
implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal
to that excess. In the fourth quarter of 2012, we recorded an indefinite-
lived intangible asset impairment of $7 million, leaving a carrying value
of $11.1 million at December 29, 2012.

Fair Value Measurements

We define fair value as the price that would be received from selling
an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair
value measurements for assets and liabilities which are required to be

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recorded at fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous
market  in  which  we  would  transact  and  the  market-based  risk
measurements  or  assumptions  that  market  participants  would  use  in
pricing the asset or liability.

We determine fair value based on a three-tier fair value hierarchy,
which we use to prioritize the inputs used in measuring fair value. These
tiers consist of Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted
prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted
prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable;
and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market
data exists, therefore requiring us to develop our own assumptions to
determine the best estimate of fair value.

Pension and Postretirement Benefits

Assumptions used in determining projected benefit obligations and
the fair value of plan assets for our defined benefit pension plans and
other  postretirement  benefit  plans  are  evaluated  by  management  in
consultation with outside actuaries. In the event that we determine that
changes are warranted in the assumptions used, such as the discount
rate,  expected  long-term  rate  of  return,  or  health  care  costs,  future
pension  and  postretirement  benefit  expenses  could  increase  or
decrease.  Due  to  changing  market  conditions  or  changes  in  the
participant population, the actuarial assumptions that we use may differ
from  actual  results,  which  could  have  a  significant  impact  on  our
pension and postretirement liability and related cost.

Discount Rate

In  consultation  with  our  actuaries,  we  annually  review  and
determine  the  discount  rates  to  be  used  in  connection  with  our
postretirement  obligations.  The  assumed  discount  rate  for  each
pension  plan  reflects  market  rates  for  high  quality  corporate  bonds
currently  available.  In  the  U.S.,  our  discount  rate  is  determined  by
evaluating yield curves consisting of large populations of high quality
corporate bonds. The projected pension benefit payment streams are
then matched with the bond portfolios to determine a rate that reflects
the liability duration unique to our plans. A .25% increase in the discount
rate in the U.S. as of December 29, 2012 could decrease our pension
benefit  expense  and  postretirement  obligation  by  approximately
$.1 million  and  $31 million,  respectively,  and  a  .25%  decrease  in  the
discount  rate  in  the  U.S.  could  increase  our  pension  benefit  expense
and  postretirement  obligation  by  approximately  $.1 million  and
$32 million, respectively.

Long-term Return on Assets

We  determine  the  long-term  rate  of  return  assumption  for  plan
assets  by  reviewing  the  historical  and  expected  returns  of  both  the
equity and fixed income markets, taking into consideration that assets
with higher volatility typically generate a greater return over the long run.
Additionally,  current  market  conditions,  including  interest  rates,  are
evaluated and market data is reviewed to check for reasonability and
appropriateness. An increase or decrease on the long-term return on
assets in the U.S. of .25% would have decreased or increased our 2012
pension benefit expense by approximately $2 million.

Healthcare Cost Trend Rate

Our  practice  is  to  fund  the  cost  of  postretirement  benefits  from
operating cash flows. For measurement purposes, a 7.5% annual rate of

increase  in  the  per  capita  cost  of  covered  health  care  benefits  was
assumed for 2013. This rate is expected to decrease to approximately
5% by 2018.

Income Taxes

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  reflect  temporary  differences
between  the  amount  of  assets  and  liabilities  for  financial  and  tax
reporting  purposes.  These  amounts  are  adjusted,  as  appropriate,  to
reflect changes in tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary
differences  reverse.  A  valuation  allowance  is  recorded  to  reduce  our
deferred  tax  assets  to  the  amount  that  is  more  likely  than  not  to  be
realized.  Changes  in  tax  laws  or  accounting  standards  and  methods
may affect recorded deferred taxes in future periods.

Income  taxes  have  not  been  provided  on  certain  undistributed
earnings  of  international  subsidiaries  because  the  earnings  are
considered to be indefinitely reinvested.

When  establishing  a  valuation  allowance,  we  consider  future
sources of taxable income such as ‘‘future reversals of existing taxable
temporary  differences,  future  taxable  income  exclusive  of  reversing
temporary  differences  and  carryforwards’’  and 
‘‘tax  planning
strategies.’’  A  tax  planning  strategy  is  defined  as  ‘‘an  action  that:  is
prudent and feasible; an enterprise ordinarily might not take, but would
take to prevent an operating loss or tax credit carryforward from expiring
unused; and would result in realization of deferred tax assets.’’ In the
event we determine a deferred tax asset will not be realized in the future,
the  valuation  adjustment  to  the  deferred  tax  asset  will  be  charged  to
earnings in the period in which we make such a determination. We also
acquired  certain  net  deferred  tax  assets  with  existing  valuation
allowances in prior years. If it is later determined that it is more likely
than not that a deferred tax asset will be realized, we will release the
valuation  allowance  to  current  earnings  or  adjust  the  purchase  price
allocation.

We  calculate  our  current  and  deferred  tax  provision  based  on
estimates  and  assumptions  that  could  differ  from  the  actual  results
reflected in income tax returns filed in subsequent years. Adjustments
based  on  filed  returns  are  recorded  when  identified.  Investment  tax
credits are accounted for in the period earned in accordance with the
flow-through method.

The amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits by
federal, state and foreign tax authorities. Our estimate of the potential
outcome  of  any  uncertain  tax  issue  is  subject  to  management’s
assessment of relevant risks, facts, and circumstances existing at that
time.  We  use  a  more-likely-than-not  threshold  for  financial  statement
recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be
taken in a tax return. We record a liability for the difference between the
benefit recognized and measured and tax position taken or expected to
be taken on our tax returns. To the extent that our assessment of such
tax positions changes, the change in estimate is recorded in the period
in which the determination is made. We report tax-related interest and
penalties as a component of income tax expense.

Our estimates and assumptions used for determining realization of
deferred tax assets and the outcome of uncertain tax issues are subject
to our assessment of relevant risks, facts, and circumstances existing as
of the balance sheet date. Our future results may include favorable or
unfavorable  adjustments  that  may  materially  impact  our  effective  tax
rate and/or our financial results.

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

Stock-Based Compensation
Valuation of Stock-Based Awards

Our stock-based compensation expense is based on the fair value
of  awards,  adjusted  for  estimated  forfeitures,  and  is  amortized  on  a
straight-line  basis  over  the  requisite  service  period.  Compensation
expense for performance units with a market condition is not adjusted if
the condition is not met, as long as the requisite service period is met.
The fair value of our stock option awards is estimated as of the date
of  grant  using  the  Black-Scholes  option-pricing  model.  This  model
requires input assumptions for our expected dividend yield, expected
stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate and the expected option term.
The  following  assumptions  are  used  in  estimating  the  fair  value  of
granted stock options.

Risk-free  interest  rate  is  based  on  the  52-week  average  of  the
Treasury-Bond  rate  that  has  a  term  corresponding  to  the  expected
option term.

Expected stock price volatility for options represents an average of

implied and historical volatility.

Expected  dividend  yield  is  based  on  the  current  annual  dividend
divided by the 12-month average of our monthly stock price prior to the
date of grant.

Expected option term is determined based on historical experience

under our stock option and incentive plans.

The fair value of restricted stock units is determined based on the
closing price of our common stock as of the date of grant, adjusted for
foregone  dividends.  In  addition,  the  fair  value  of  stock-based  awards
is
that  are  subject 
determined  using  the  Monte-Carlo  simulation  model,  which  utilizes
multiple input variables, including expected volatility assumptions and
other  assumptions  appropriate  for  determining  fair  value,  to  estimate
the  probability  of  satisfying 
target  performance  objectives
the 
established for the award.

to  achievement  of  performance  objectives 

Certain  of  these  assumptions  are  based  on  management’s
estimates. If factors change and require us to change our assumptions
and estimates, our stock-based compensation expense associated with
future award grants could be significantly different.

We  have  not  capitalized  costs  associated  with  stock-based

compensation.

forfeiture 

Significant  changes  in  the  assumptions  for  future  awards  and
actual 
impact  share-based
compensation  expense  and  our  results  of  operations.  Changes  in
forfeiture rates are recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period
estimates were revised.

rates  could  materially 

Accounting for Income Taxes for Stock-based Compensation

We elected to use the short-cut method to calculate the historical
pool  of  windfall  tax  benefits  related  to  employee  and  non-employee
director stock-based compensation awards. In addition, we elected to
follow  the  tax  law  ordering  approach  to  determine  the  sequence  in
which deductions and net operating loss carryforwards are utilized, as
well as the direct-only approach to calculate the amount of windfall or
shortfall tax benefits.

Restructuring Costs

We have compensation plans that provide eligible employees with
severance in the event of an involuntary termination due to qualifying
cost  reduction  actions.  We  calculate  severance  using  the  benefit
formula  under  the  plans.  Accordingly,  we  record  provisions  for

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severance and other exit costs (including lease cancellation costs and
asset impairment charges) when they are probable and estimable. In
the  absence  of  a  plan  or  established  local  practice  for  overseas
jurisdictions,  liabilities  for  restructuring  costs  are  recognized  when
incurred.

Litigation Matters

We  are  involved  in  various  lawsuits,  claims,  inquiries  and  other
regulatory  and  compliance  matters,  most  of  which  are  routine  to  the
nature of our business. When it is probable that a loss will be incurred
and where a range of the loss can be estimated, the best estimate within
the range is accrued. When the best estimate within the range cannot be
determined, the low end of the range is accrued. The ultimate resolution
of  these  claims  could  affect  future  results  of  operations  should  our
exposure be materially different from our estimates or should liabilities
be incurred that were not previously accrued.

Environmental Expenditures

Environmental  expenditures  are  generally  expensed.  However,
environmental expenditures for newly acquired assets and those which
extend  or  improve  the  economic  useful  life  of  existing  assets  are
capitalized and amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of
the acquired asset or the remaining asset life of the existing asset. We
review  our  estimates  of  costs  of  compliance  with  environmental  laws
related to remediation and cleanup of various sites, including sites in
which  governmental  agencies  have  designated  us  a  potentially
responsible party. When it is probable that a loss will be incurred and
where a range of the loss can be estimated, the best estimate within the
range is accrued. When the best estimate within the range cannot be
determined,  the  low  end  of  the  range  is  accrued.  Potential  insurance
reimbursements  are  not  offset  against  potential  liabilities,  and  such
liabilities are not discounted.

Asset Retirement Obligations

We  recognize  a  liability  for  the  fair  value  of  conditional  asset
retirement obligations based on estimates determined through present
value techniques. An asset retirement is ‘‘conditional’’ when the timing
and/or method of settlement of the retirement obligation is conditional
upon a future event that may or may not be within our control. Our asset
retirement obligations primarily relate to lease restoration costs.

Business Combinations

We  record  the  assets  acquired  and  liabilities  assumed  from
acquired  businesses  at  fair  value,  and  we  make  estimates  and
assumptions to determine fair value.

We utilize a variety of assumptions and estimates that are believed
to  be  reasonable  in  determining  fair  value  for  assets  acquired  and
liabilities  assumed.  These  assumptions  and  estimates 
include
estimated discounted cash flow analysis, growth rates, discount rates,
current replacement cost for similar capacity for certain assets, market
rate assumptions for certain obligations and certain potential costs of
compliance with environmental laws related to remediation and cleanup
of  acquired  properties.  We  also  utilize  information  obtained  from
management  of  the  acquired  businesses  and  our  own  historical
experience from previous acquisitions.

We apply significant assumptions and estimates in determining the
fair  values  of  certain  intangible  assets  resulting  from  the  acquisitions
(such  as  customer  relationships,  patents  and  other  acquired

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technology,  and  trademarks  and  trade  names,  as  well  as  related
applicable  useful  lives),  property,  plant  and  equipment,  receivables,
inventories, investments, tax accounts, environmental liabilities, stock-
based  compensation  awards,  lease  commitments  and  restructuring
and  integration  costs.  Unanticipated  events  and  circumstances  may
occur  that  could  affect  the  accuracy  or  validity  of  such  assumptions,
estimates  or  actual  results.  Generally,  changes  to  the  fair  values  of
assets  acquired  and  liabilities  assumed  (including  cost  estimates  for
certain  obligations  and  liabilities)  are  recorded  as  an  adjustment  to
goodwill during the purchase price allocation period (generally within
one year of the acquisition date) and as operating expenses thereafter.

Assets Held for Sale

We  measure  assets  held  for  sale  at  the  lower  of  their  carrying

amount or fair value less costs to sell.

RECENT ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS

Refer to Note 1, ‘‘Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,’’ to

the Consolidated Financial Statements for this information.

MARKET-SENSITIVE INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Risk Management

We  are  exposed  to  the  impact  of  changes  in  interest  rates  and

foreign currency exchange rates.

Our policy is not to purchase or hold foreign currency, interest rate

or commodity contracts for trading purposes.

Our  objective  in  managing  our  exposure  to  foreign  currency
changes is to reduce the risk to our earnings and cash flow associated
with foreign exchange rate changes. As a result, we enter into foreign
exchange  forward,  option  and  swap  contracts  to  reduce  risks
associated  with  the  value  of  our  existing  foreign  currency  assets,
liabilities,  firm  commitments  and  anticipated  foreign  revenues  and
costs, when available and appropriate. The gains and losses on these
contracts are intended to offset changes in the related exposures. We
do  not  hedge  our  foreign  currency  exposure  in  a  manner  that  would
entirely eliminate the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates on
our net income.

Our objective in managing our exposure to interest rate changes is
to  reduce  the  impact  of  interest  rate  changes  on  earnings  and  cash
flows. To achieve our objectives, we may periodically use interest rate
contracts to manage the exposure to interest rate changes related to our
borrowings.

Additionally, we enter into certain natural gas futures contracts to
reduce the risks associated with anticipated domestic natural gas used
in manufacturing and operations. These amounts are not material to our
financial statements.

In the normal course of operations, we also face other risks that are
either non-financial or non-quantifiable. These risks principally include
changes in economic or political conditions, other risks associated with
foreign operations, commodity price risk and litigation risk, which are
not reflected in the analyses that follow.

Foreign Exchange Value-At-Risk

We use a Value-At-Risk (‘‘VAR’’) model to determine the estimated
maximum potential one-day loss in earnings associated with our foreign
exchange positions and contracts. This approach assumes that market

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

rates  or  prices  for  foreign  exchange  positions  and  contracts  are
normally  distributed.  VAR  model  estimates  were  made  assuming
normal market conditions. Firm commitments, accounts receivable and
accounts payable denominated in foreign currencies, which certain of
these instruments are intended to hedge, were included in the model.
Forecasted  transactions,  which  certain  of  these  instruments  are
intended to hedge, were excluded from the model.

In both 2012 and 2011, the VAR was estimated using a variance-
covariance  methodology.  The  currency  correlation  was  based  on
one-year  historical  data  obtained  from  one  of  our  domestic  banks.  A
95% confidence level was used for a one-day time horizon.

The estimated maximum potential one-day loss in earnings for our
foreign exchange positions and contracts was $.6 million at year-end
2012 and $1.3 million at year-end 2011.

The  VAR  model  is  a  risk  analysis  tool  and  does  not  purport  to
represent  actual  losses  in  fair  value  that  we  could  incur,  nor  does  it
consider the potential effect of favorable changes in market factors.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

An  assumed  30  basis  point  move  in  interest  rates  affecting  our
variable-rate borrowings (10% of our weighted-average interest rate on
floating rate debt) would have had an estimated $1.3 million effect on
our 2012 earnings.

An  assumed  20  basis  point  move  in  interest  rates  affecting  our
variable-rate borrowings (10% of our weighted-average interest rate on
floating rate debt) would have had an estimated $1 million effect on our
2011 earnings.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in millions)

Assets
Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $44.8 and $43.3 at year-end 2012 and 2011, respectively
Inventories, net
Current deferred and refundable income taxes
Assets held for sale
Other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill
Other intangibles resulting from business acquisitions, net
Non-current deferred income taxes
Other assets

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt and capital leases
Accounts payable
Accrued payroll and employee benefits
Current deferred and payable income taxes
Liabilities held for sale
Other accrued liabilities

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt and capital leases
Long-term retirement benefits and other liabilities
Non-current deferred and payable income taxes
Commitments and contingencies (see Notes 7 and 8)
Shareholders’ equity:

Common stock, $1 par value per share, authorized — 400,000,000 shares at year-end 2012 and 2011; issued —
124,126,624 shares at year-end 2012 and 2011; outstanding — 99,915,457 shares and 106,269,919 shares at
year-end 2012 and 2011, respectively

Capital in excess of par value
Retained earnings
Treasury stock at cost, 24,211,167 shares and 17,841,705 shares at year-end 2012 and 2011, respectively
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total shareholders’ equity

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2012

2011

$ 235.4
972.8
473.3
129.1
472.2
128.9

2,411.7
1,015.5
764.4
125.0
331.6
457.1

$ 178.0
877.1
475.1
117.4
454.9
116.3

2,218.8
1,079.4
759.3
161.2
322.3
431.7

$5,105.3

$4,972.7

$ 520.2
804.3
202.8
65.1
160.5
321.6

2,074.5
702.2
607.2
140.5

$ 227.1
736.5
145.7
81.8
154.5
301.5

1,647.1
954.2
587.1
125.8

124.1
801.8
1,910.8
(977.8)
(278.0)

124.1
778.6
1,810.5
(791.5)
(263.2)

1,580.9

1,658.5

$5,105.3

$4,972.7

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Consolidated Statements of Income

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Net sales
Cost of products sold

Gross profit
Marketing, general and administrative expense
Interest expense
Other expense, net

Income from continuing operations before taxes
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

Income from continuing operations
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

Net income

Per share amounts:
Net income per common share:

Continuing operations
Discontinued operations

Net income per common share

Net income per common share, assuming dilution:

Continuing operations
Discontinued operations

Net income per common share, assuming dilution

Dividends per common share

Average shares outstanding:

Common shares
Common shares, assuming dilution

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2012

2011

2010

$6,035.6
4,458.5

1,577.1
1,179.4
72.8
69.4

255.5
86.4

169.1
46.3

$6,026.3
4,504.9

1,521.4
1,170.9
71.0
46.6

232.9
78.5

154.4
35.7

$5,782.0
4,268.2

1,513.8
1,178.9
76.3
19.6

239.0
(2.8)

241.8
75.1

$ 215.4

$ 190.1

$ 316.9

$

$

$

$

$

1.65
.45

2.10

1.63
.45

2.08

1.08

$

$

$

$

$

1.46
.34

1.80

1.45
.33

1.78

1.00

$

$

$

$

$

2.29
.71

3.00

2.27
.70

2.97

.80

102.6
103.5

105.8
106.8

105.8
106.8

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In millions)

Net income
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax:

Foreign currency translation adjustment
Pension and other postretirement benefits:

Net actuarial loss
Prior service credit (cost)
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Amortization of prior service credit
Amortization of transition asset
Recognition of settlement or curtailment loss (gain)

Derivative financial instruments:

Losses recognized on cash flow hedges
Losses reclassified to net income

Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax
Income tax benefit related to items of other comprehensive income

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

Total comprehensive income, net of tax

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2012

2011

2010

$ 215.4

$ 190.1

$316.9

43.6

(49.5)

18.1

(111.6)
–
20.3
(4.0)
(.5)
.6

(1.8)
9.7

(43.7)
(28.9)

(14.8)

(158.7)
34.1
14.3
(1.7)
(.5)
(.1)

(3.0)
6.4

(158.7)
(38.4)

(120.3)

(47.8)
(1.0)
24.1
(.7)
(.5)
4.8

(9.1)
12.3

.2
(2.1)

2.3

$ 200.6

$ 69.8

$319.2

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Fiscal year ended 2009
Net income
Other comprehensive income
Issuance of 2,133,656 shares from treasury in conjunction with

HiMEDS remarketing

Repurchase of 2,683,243 shares for treasury
Employee stock benefit trust (‘‘ESBT’’) transfer of 4,316,894

shares to treasury

Stock issued under stock-based compensation plans of 643,210
shares, including tax of $.6 and dividends of $3.8 paid on
stock held in ESBT
Dividends: $.80 per share
ESBT market value adjustment

Fiscal year ended 2010
Net income
Other comprehensive loss
Repurchase of 316,757 shares for treasury
ESBT transfer of 954,536 shares to treasury
Stock issued under stock-based compensation plans, including
tax of $(1.3) and dividends of $.6 paid on stock held in ESBT
(Transfer of 38,346 and 432,112 shares from Treasury and
ESBT, respectively)

Stock issued under the Savings Plan (‘‘401(k) Plan’’) (Transfer of

326,185 and 398,093 shares from Treasury and ESBT,
respectively)

Dividends: $1.00 per share
ESBT market value adjustment

Fiscal year ended 2011
Net income
Other comprehensive loss
Repurchase of 7,927,344 shares for treasury
Stock issued under stock-based compensation plans of 713,571

shares, including tax of $(3.8)

Stock issued of 844,311 shares under the 401(k) Plan
Dividends: $1.08 per share

Common Capital in
excess of
stock, $1
par value
par value

Employee
stock

Retained
earnings

benefit Treasury
stock

trust

$124.1

$722.9 $1,499.7
316.9

$(243.1) $(595.8)

Accumulated
other
comprehensive
(loss) income

Total

$(145.2) $1,362.6
316.9
2.3

2.3

109.3
(108.7)

163.0

(163.0)

29.8

15.3

(88.7)

22.2

(15.3)

$124.1

$768.0 $1,727.9
190.1

$ (73.2) $(758.2)

(13.5)
(31.4)

31.4

109.3
(108.7)

–

52.0
(88.7)
–

$(142.9) $1,645.7
190.1
(120.3)
(13.5)
–

(120.3)

20.7

.1

16.5

1.3

38.6

(1.1)
(106.5)

15.2

10.3

(10.1)

10.1

$124.1

$778.6 $1,810.5
215.4

$

– $(791.5)

23.2

(3.8)
(.9)
(110.4)

(235.2)

22.4
26.5

24.4
(106.5)
–

$(263.2) $1,658.5
215.4
(14.8)
(235.2)

(14.8)

41.8
25.6
(110.4)

Fiscal year ended 2012

$124.1

$801.8 $1,910.8

$

– $(977.8)

$(278.0) $1,580.9

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In millions)

Operating Activities
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation
Amortization
Provision for doubtful accounts and sales returns
Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge
Asset impairment net loss on sale/disposal of assets, and gain on sale of product line in 2011
Loss from debt extinguishments
Stock-based compensation
Other non-cash expense and loss
Other non-cash income and gain

Changes in assets and liabilities and other adjustments:

Trade accounts receivable
Inventories
Other current assets
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Taxes on income
Deferred taxes
Other assets
Long-term retirement benefits and other liabilities

Net cash provided by operating activities

Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net
Purchases of software and other deferred charges
Proceeds from sale of product lines
(Purchases) sales of investments, net
Other

Net cash used in investing activities

Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings (maturities of 90 days or less)
Additional borrowings (maturities longer than 90 days)
Payments of debt (maturities longer than 90 days)
Dividends paid
Share repurchases
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net
Other

Net cash used in financing activities

Effect of foreign currency translation on cash balances

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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2012

2011

2010

$ 215.4

$ 190.1

$ 316.9

150.1
70.5
19.5
7.0
11.7
–
38.9
41.8
–

(106.7)
(.8)
(7.6)
68.0
73.8
12.4
(1.3)
(4.0)
(75.3)

513.4

(95.0)
(59.1)
.8
(6.7)
–

(160.0)

42.3
–
(1.8)
(110.4)
(235.2)
10.2
(2.7)

(297.6)

1.6

57.4
178.0

168.0
78.5
16.8
–
9.9
.7
39.6
38.1
(2.0)

(43.6)
(22.2)
29.4
31.3
(94.9)
37.6
(1.0)
1.5
(55.1)

172.9
74.7
16.3
–
5.1
4.0
35.2
43.6
(.5)

(87.6)
(35.6)
(39.8)
76.5
30.0
(12.0)
(48.2)
(12.2)
(52.6)

422.7

486.7

(105.0)
(26.0)
21.5
.3
5.0

(104.2)

(146.4)
–
(1.5)
(106.5)
(13.5)
3.9
(7.5)

(271.5)

3.5

50.5
127.5

(83.5)
(25.1)
–
.8
–

(107.8)

(98.4)
249.8
(341.2)
(88.7)
(108.7)
2.5
(6.8)

(391.5)

2.0

(10.6)
138.1

$ 235.4

$ 178.0

$ 127.5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations

We  develop  innovative  identification  and  decorative  solutions  for
businesses and consumers worldwide. Our products include pressure-
sensitive labeling technology and materials; graphics imaging media;
retail branding and information solutions; radio-frequency identification
(‘‘RFID’’)  inlays  and  tags;  organization  and  identification  products  for
offices  and  consumers;  specialty  tapes;  and  a  variety  of  specialized
labels for automotive, industrial and durable goods applications.

Principles of Consolidation

The  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  accounts  of
majority-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts, transactions and
profits  are  eliminated  in  consolidation.  Investments  representing  less
than 20% ownership and in which we do not have significant influence
are accounted for using the cost method of accounting.

for  which  (i)  a  significant  portion  of  the  benefit  derived  from  activity
directly  relates  to  operating  unit  performance,  and  (ii)  the  level  of
resourcing is impacted by operating unit decisions, are fully allocated to
operations.

All  prior  period  amounts  have  been  reclassified  to  reflect  these

changes.

We have the following two reportable segments:

(cid:129) Pressure-sensitive  Materials  –  manufactures  and  sells
pressure-sensitive labeling technology and materials, films for
graphic  and  reflective  applications,  performance  polymers
(largely  adhesives  used  to  manufacture  pressure-sensitive
materials), specialty tapes, and extruded films; and

(cid:129) Retail  Branding  and 

Information  Solutions  –  designs,
manufactures  and  sells  a  wide  variety  of  branding  and
information products and services, including brand and price
tickets,  tags  and  labels  (including  RFID  inlays),  and  related
services, supplies and equipment.

Financial Presentation

We  have  classified  the  operating  results  of  our  Office  and
Consumer  Products  (‘‘OCP’’)  business,  together  with  certain  costs
associated with the planned divestiture, as discontinued operations in
the Consolidated Statements of Income for all periods presented. The
assets and liabilities of this business were classified as ‘‘held for sale’’ in
the  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets  at  year-end  2012  and  2011.  This
business  comprises  substantially  all  of  our  previously  reported  OCP
segment. The results and financial condition of discontinued operations
have  been  excluded  from  the  notes  to  our  consolidated  financial
statements, unless otherwise indicated.

As further discussed in Note 2, ‘‘Discontinued Operations and Exit/
Sale of Product Lines,’’ we entered into an agreement to sell our OCP
and Designed and Engineered Solutions (‘‘DES’’) businesses to CCL
Industries  Inc.  (‘‘CCL’’).  The  operating  results  of  the  DES  business,
reported  in  our  other  specialty  converting  businesses  for  all  periods
presented,  are  expected  to  be  classified  as  discontinued  operations
beginning in the first quarter of 2013. The assets and liabilities of the
DES business are expected to be classified as ‘‘held for sale’’ beginning
in the first quarter of 2013.

Certain  prior  year  amounts  have  been  reclassified  to  conform  to

current year presentation.

Segment Reporting

In the fourth quarter of 2012, we realigned our segment reporting to
reflect our new operating structure. This included the consolidation of
certain operations, the streamlining of our corporate organization, and
the realignment of organizational structures and accountabilities. These
actions were reflected in the movement of our Performance Tapes and
RFID  inlay  manufacturing  businesses  from  other  specialty  converting
businesses  into  our  reportable  segments.  Our  Performance  Tapes
business is now included in the Pressure-sensitive Materials segment,
and our RFID inlay manufacturing business is now included in the Retail
Branding and Information Solutions segment. Management’s allocation
of  resources  and  assessment  of  performance  are  based  on  this  new
operating structure.

In  addition,  we  adopted  a  new  corporate  expense  allocation
methodology whereby the allocation of corporate costs to the segments
and  other  businesses  was  refined  to  better  reflect  costs  required  to
support their respective operations. Under the new methodology, costs

Certain operating segments are aggregated or combined based on
materiality,  quantitative  factors,  and  similar  qualitative  economic
characteristics,  including  primary  products,  production  processes,
customers, and distribution methods. Operating segments that do not
for
exceed 
aggregation  are  reported  in  a  category  entitled  ‘‘other  specialty
converting businesses,’’ which is comprised of businesses that produce
designed and engineered solutions, and medical solutions.

thresholds  or  are  not  considered 

the  quantitative 

Refer to Note 13, ‘‘Segment Information,’’ for further information.

Fiscal Year

Our 2012, 2011 and 2010 fiscal years consisted of 52-week periods
ending December 29, 2012, December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011,
respectively.

Use of Estimates

The  preparation  of 

financial  statements 

in  conformity  with
accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of
America,  or  GAAP,  requires  management  to  make  estimates  and
assumptions for the reporting period and as of the financial statement
date. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of
assets  and  liabilities,  the  disclosure  of  contingent  liabilities  and  the
reported amounts of revenue and expense. Actual results could differ
from these estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash  and  cash  equivalents  consist  of  cash  on  hand,  deposits  in
banks, and short-term investments with maturities of three months or
less when purchased. The carrying value of these assets approximates
fair  value  due  to  the  short  maturity  of  the  instruments.  Cash  paid  for
interest  and  income  taxes,  including  amounts  paid  for  discontinued
operations, were as follows:

(In millions)

Interest, net of capitalized amounts
Income taxes, net of refunds

2012

2011

2010

$68.0
97.7

$65.0
70.5

$69.7
94.5

Capital expenditures accrued but not paid, including amounts for
discontinued operations, were $12 million in 2012, $9.5 million in 2011,
and $12.4 million in 2010.

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Accounts Receivable

We record trade accounts receivable at the invoiced amount. The
allowance  for  doubtful  accounts  represents  allowances  for  customer
trade accounts receivable that are estimated to be partially or entirely
uncollectible.  The  customer  complaint  reserve  represents  estimated
sales  returns  and  allowances.  These  allowances  are  used  to  reduce
gross trade receivables to their net realizable values. We record these
allowances based on estimates related to the following factors:

(cid:129) Customer-specific allowances;
(cid:129) Amounts based upon an aging schedule; and
(cid:129) An estimated amount, based on our historical experience, for

allowances not yet identified.

No single customer represented 10% or more of our net sales in, or
trade accounts receivable at year-end 2012 or 2011. However, during
2012, our ten largest customers by net sales represented 9% of our net
sales.  As  of  December  29,  2012,  our  ten  largest  customers  by  trade
accounts receivable represented 12% of our trade accounts receivable.
These customers were primarily concentrated in the Pressure-sensitive
Materials  segment.  We  do  not  generally  require  our  customers  to
provide collateral.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower-of-cost-or-market value and are
categorized as raw materials, work-in-progress or finished goods. Cost
is  determined  using  the  first-in,  first-out  (‘‘FIFO’’)  method.  Inventory
reserves are recorded to cost of products sold for damaged, obsolete,
excess and slow-moving inventory and we establish a lower cost basis
for  the  inventory.  We  use  estimates  to  record  these  reserves.
Slow-moving inventory is reviewed by category and may be partially or
fully reserved for depending on the type of product, level of usage, and
the length of time the product has been included in inventory.

Net inventories at year-end were as follows:

(In millions)

Raw materials
Work-in-progress
Finished goods

Inventories, net

2012

2011

$184.5
139.2
149.6

$193.8
126.4
154.9

$473.3

$475.1

Property, Plant and Equipment

Major classes of property, plant and equipment, stated at cost, at

year-end were as follows:

(In millions)

Land
Buildings and improvements
Machinery and equipment
Construction-in-progress

Property, plant and equipment
Accumulated depreciation

2012

2011

$

56.5
660.5
2,090.5
63.6

$

56.5
662.9
2,108.1
40.5

2,871.1
(1,855.6)

2,868.0
(1,788.6)

Property, plant and equipment, net

$ 1,015.5

$ 1,079.4

Depreciation is generally computed using the straight-line method
over  the  estimated  useful  lives  of  the  assets  ranging  from  three  to
forty-five years for buildings and improvements and two to fifteen years
for  machinery  and  equipment.  Leasehold 
improvements  are
depreciated over the shorter of the useful life of the asset or the term of

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the associated leases. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as
incurred;  renewals  and  betterments  are  capitalized.  Upon  the  sale  or
retirement  of  assets,  the  accounts  are  relieved  of  the  cost  and  the
related  accumulated  depreciation,  with  any  resulting  gain  or  loss
included in net income. The carrying amounts of capital lease assets
were not significant at year-end 2012 and 2011.

Software

We capitalize internal and external software costs that are incurred
during the application development stage of the software development,
including costs incurred for the design, coding, installation to hardware,
testing,  and  upgrades  and  enhancements  that  provide  additional
functionalities  and  capabilities  to  the  software  and  hardware.  Internal
and  external  software  costs  during  the  preliminary  project  stage  are
expensed,  as  are  those  costs  during  the  post-implementation  and/or
operation  stage,  including  internal  and  external  training  costs  and
maintenance costs.

Capitalized  software,  which  is  included  in  ‘‘Other  assets’’  in  the
Consolidated Balance Sheets, is amortized on a straight-line basis over
the estimated useful life of the software, ranging from two to eight years.
Capitalized software costs at year-end were as follows:

(In millions)

Cost
Accumulated amortization

Software, net

2012

2011

$ 388.4
(236.3)

$ 368.4
(237.0)

$ 152.1

$ 131.4

Software  amortization  expense  from  continuing  operations  was
$31.2 million in 2012, $32.6 million in 2011, and $30.6 million in 2010.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

Impairment  charges  are  recorded  when  the  carrying  amounts  of
long-lived assets are determined not to be recoverable. Recoverability is
measured  by  comparing  the  undiscounted  cash  flows  expected  to
result from their use and eventual disposition to the carrying value of the
related  asset  or  asset  group.  The  amount  of  impairment  loss  is
calculated  as  the  excess  of  the  carrying  value  over  the  fair  value.
Historically,  changes  in  market  conditions  and  management  strategy
have  caused  us  to  reassess  the  carrying  amount  of  our  long-lived
assets.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles Resulting from Business
Acquisitions

Business combinations are accounted for by the purchase method,
and the excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of net tangible
assets and identified intangible assets acquired is considered goodwill.
As  a  result,  we  disclose  goodwill  separately  from  other  intangible
assets.  Other  identifiable  intangibles  include  customer  relationships,
patents and other acquired technology, trade names and trademarks,
and other intangibles.

Our  reporting  units  consist  of  the  following:  materials;  retail
branding  and  information  solutions;  reflective  solutions;  performance
tapes;  medical  solutions;  and  designed  and  engineered  solutions.  In
performing the required impairment tests, we primarily apply a present
value (discounted cash flow) method to determine the fair value of the
reporting units with goodwill. We perform our annual impairment test of
goodwill during the fourth quarter.

Certain factors may result in the need to perform an impairment test
prior to the fourth quarter, including significant underperformance of a

business  relative  to  expected  operating  results,  significant  adverse
economic  and  industry  trends,  significant  decline  in  our  market
capitalization for an extended period of time relative to net book value,
or a decision to divest an individual business within a reporting unit.

We  estimate  the  fair  value  of  our  reporting  units  using  various
valuation  techniques,  with  the  primary  technique  being  a  discounted
cash flow analysis. A discounted cash flow analysis requires us to make
various  assumptions  about  the  reporting  units,  including  sales,
operating  margins,  growth  rates,  and  discount  rates.  Assumptions
about discount rates are based on a weighted-average cost of capital
for  comparable  companies.  Assumptions  about  sales,  operating
margins, and growth rates are based on our forecasts, business plans,
economic  projections,  anticipated  future  cash  flows  and  marketplace
data. Assumptions are also made for varying perpetual growth rates for
periods beyond the long-term business plan period. We base our fair
value estimates on projected financial information and assumptions that
we  believe  are  reasonable.  However,  actual  future  results  may  differ
from  those  estimates  and  projections,  and  those  differences  may  be
material. The valuation methodology used to estimate the fair value of
reporting  units  requires  inputs  and  assumptions  that  reflect  current
market  conditions  as  well  as  the  impact  of  planned  business  and
operational  strategies 
judgment.  The
estimated fair value could increase or decrease depending on changes
in the inputs and assumptions.

that  require  management 

We determine goodwill impairment using a two-step process. The
first step is to identify if a potential impairment exists by comparing the
fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill.
If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill
of the reporting unit is not considered to have a potential impairment
and the second step of the impairment test is not necessary. However, if
the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second
step is performed to determine if goodwill is impaired and to measure
the amount of impairment loss to recognize, if any.

The second step, if necessary, compares the implied fair value of
goodwill with the carrying amount of goodwill. If the implied fair value of
goodwill exceeds the carrying amount, then goodwill is not considered
impaired.  However,  if  the  carrying  amount  of  goodwill  exceeds  the
implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal
to that excess.

in 

the 

We test indefinite-lived intangible assets, consisting of trademarks,
for 
fourth  quarter  or  whenever  events  or
impairment 
circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that their carrying
values exceed their fair values. Fair value is estimated as the discounted
value of future revenues using a royalty rate that a third party would pay
for  use  of  the  asset.  Variation  in  the  royalty  rates  could  impact  the
estimate  of  fair  value.  If  the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset  exceeds  its
implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal
to that excess.

See also Note 3, ‘‘Goodwill and Other Intangibles Resulting from

Business Acquisitions.’’

Foreign Currency

Asset  and  liability  accounts  of  international  operations  are
translated into U.S. dollars at current rates. Revenues and expenses are
translated  at  the  weighted-average  currency  rate  for  the  fiscal  year.
in
Translation  gains  and 
hyperinflationary economies, if any, are included in net income in the
period incurred. Gains and losses resulting from hedging the value of
investments in certain international operations and from translation of

losses  of  subsidiaries  operating 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

balance sheet accounts are recorded directly as a component of other
comprehensive income.

Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are
included  in  income  in  the  period  incurred.  Transactions  in  foreign
currencies (including receivables, payables and loans denominated in
currencies  other  than  the  functional  currency),  including  hedging
impacts,  decreased  net  income  by  $8.5  million,  $4.4  million,  and
$11.9 million in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.

We had no operations in hyperinflationary economies in fiscal years

2012, 2011, and 2010.

Financial Instruments

We enter into certain foreign exchange hedge contracts to reduce
our  risk  from  exchange  rate  fluctuations  associated  with  receivables,
payables, loans and firm commitments denominated in certain foreign
currencies that arise primarily as a result of our operations outside the
U.S.  We  enter  into  certain  interest  rate  contracts  to  help  manage  our
exposure to interest rate fluctuations. We also enter into certain natural
gas and other commodity futures contracts to hedge price fluctuations
for  a  portion  of  our  anticipated  domestic  purchases.  The  maximum
length of time for which we hedge our exposure to the variability in future
cash flows for forecasted transactions is 36 months.

On  the  date  we  enter  into  a  derivative  contract,  we  determine
whether the derivative will be designated as a hedge. Those derivatives
not designated as hedges are recorded on the balance sheets at fair
value,  with  changes  in  the  fair  value  recognized  in  earnings.  Those
derivatives designated as hedges are classified as either (1) a hedge of
the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm
commitment  (a  ‘‘fair  value’’  hedge);  or  (2)  a  hedge  of  a  forecasted
transaction or the variability of cash flows that are to be received or paid
in connection with a recognized asset or liability (a ‘‘cash flow’’ hedge).
Our policy is not to purchase or hold any foreign currency, interest rate
or commodity contracts for trading purposes.

We assess, both at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing
basis,  whether  hedges  are  highly  effective.  If  it  is  determined  that  a
hedge  is  not  highly  effective,  we  prospectively  discontinue  hedge
accounting. For cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the related
gains and losses is recorded as a component of other comprehensive
income, and the ineffective portion is reported in earnings. Amounts in
accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  (loss)  are  reclassified  into
earnings  in  the  same  period  during  which  the  hedged  transaction
affects  earnings.  In  the  event  the  anticipated  transaction  is  no  longer
likely to occur, we recognize the change in fair value of the instrument in
current period earnings. Changes in fair value hedges are recognized in
current period earnings. Changes in the fair value of underlying hedged
items (such as recognized assets or liabilities) are also recognized in
current period earnings and offset the changes in the fair value of the
derivative.

In the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, hedge transactions
are  classified  in  the  same  category  as  the  item  hedged,  primarily  in
operating activities.

See also Note 5, ‘‘Financial Instruments.’’

Fair Value Measurements

We define fair value as the price that would be received from selling
an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair
value measurements for assets and liabilities which are required to be
recorded at fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous

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market  in  which  we  would  transact  and  the  market-based  risk
measurements  or  assumptions  that  market  participants  would  use  in
pricing the asset or liability.

We determine fair value based on a three-tier fair value hierarchy,
which we use to prioritize the inputs used in measuring fair value. These
tiers consist of Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted
prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted
prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable;
and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market
data exists, therefore requiring us to develop our own assumptions to
determine the best estimate of fair value.

Treasury Shares

In  the  second  half  of  2011,  we  began  funding  a  portion  of  our
employee-related expenses using shares of our common stock held in
treasury. We elected to record net gains or losses associated with our
use of treasury shares to retained earnings.

Revenue Recognition

Sales are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement
exists,  pricing  is  determinable,  delivery  has  occurred  based  on
applicable sales terms, and collection is reasonably assured. Sale terms
are generally free on board (f.o.b.) shipping point or f.o.b. destination,
depending upon local business customs. For most regions in which we
operate, f.o.b. shipping point terms are utilized and sales are recorded
at the time of shipment, because this is when title and risk of loss are
transferred.  In  certain  regions,  notably  in  Europe,  f.o.b.  destination
terms are generally utilized and sales are recorded when the products
are delivered to the customer’s delivery site, because this is when title
and  risk  of  loss  are  transferred.  Furthermore,  sales,  provisions  for
estimated returns, and the cost of products sold are recorded at the time
title transfers to customers and when the customers assume the risks
and rewards of ownership. Actual product returns are charged against
estimated sales return allowances.

Sales rebates and discounts are common practice in the industries
in  which  we  operate.  Volume,  promotional,  price,  cash  and  other
discounts and customer incentives are accounted for as a reduction to
gross sales. Rebates and discounts are recorded based upon estimates
at the time products are sold. These estimates are based upon historical
experience for similar programs and products. We review these rebates
and  discounts  on  an  ongoing  basis  and  accruals  for  rebates  and
discounts are adjusted, if necessary, as additional information becomes
available.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs from continuing operations, which are included in
‘‘Marketing, general and administrative expense,’’ were approximately
$9.6 million in 2012, $9.7 million in 2011, and $10.8 million in 2010. Our
policy is to expense advertising costs as incurred.

Research and Development

Research and development costs are related to research, design
and  testing  of  new  products  and  applications  and  are  expensed  as
incurred.  Research  and  development  expense 
from  continuing
operations  was  $105.1  million  in  2012,  $96.2  million  in  2011,  and
$88.4 million in 2010.

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Pension and Postretirement Benefits

Assumptions used in determining projected benefit obligations and
the fair value of plan assets for our defined benefit pension plans and
other  postretirement  benefit  plans  are  evaluated  by  management  in
consultation with outside actuaries. In the event that we determine that
changes are warranted in the assumptions used, such as the discount
rate,  expected  long-term  rate  of  return,  or  health  care  costs,  future
pension  and  postretirement  benefit  expenses  could  increase  or
decrease.  Due  to  changing  market  conditions  or  changes  in  the
participant population, the actuarial assumptions that we use may differ
from  actual  results,  which  could  have  a  significant  impact  on  our
pension and postretirement liability and related cost. Refer to Note 6,
‘‘Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits,’’ for further information on
these assumptions.

Product Warranty

We provide for an estimate of costs that may be incurred under our
basic limited warranty at the time product revenue is recognized. These
costs primarily include materials and labor associated with the service
or sale of the product. Factors that affect our warranty liability include
the number of units installed or sold, historical and anticipated rate of
warranty claims on those units, cost per claim to satisfy our warranty
obligation and availability of insurance coverage. Because these factors
are impacted by actual experience and future expectations, we assess
the adequacy of our recorded warranty liability and adjust the amounts
as  necessary.  Our  product  warranty  liability  was  $.5  million  and
$1 million at year-end 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation

Our stock-based compensation expense is based on the fair value
of  awards,  adjusted  for  estimated  forfeitures,  and  is  amortized  on  a
straight-line  basis  over  the  requisite  service  period.  Compensation
expense for performance units with a market condition is not adjusted if
the condition is not met, as long as the requisite service period is met.
The fair value of our stock option awards is estimated as of the date
of  grant  using  the  Black-Scholes  option-pricing  model.  This  model
requires input assumptions for our expected dividend yield, expected
stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate and the expected option term.
The fair value of restricted stock units is determined based on the
closing price of our common stock as of the date of grant, adjusted for
foregone  dividends.  In  addition,  the  fair  value  of  stock-based  awards
is
that  are  subject 
determined  using  the  Monte-Carlo  simulation  model,  which  utilizes
multiple input variables, including expected volatility assumptions and
other  assumptions  appropriate  for  determining  fair  value,  to  estimate
target  performance  objectives
the 
the  probability  of  satisfying 
established for the award.

to  achievement  of  performance  objectives 

forfeiture 

Significant  changes  in  the  assumptions  for  future  awards  and
actual 
impact  share-based
compensation  expense  and  our  results  of  operations.  Changes  in
forfeiture rates are recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period
estimates were revised.

rates  could  materially 

We elected to use the short-cut method to calculate the historical
pool  of  windfall  tax  benefits  related  to  employee  and  non-employee
director stock-based compensation awards. In addition, we elected to
follow  the  tax  law  ordering  approach  to  determine  the  sequence  in
which deductions and net operating loss carryforwards are utilized, as

well as the direct-only approach to calculate the amount of windfall or
shortfall tax benefits.

See also Note 10, ‘‘Long-term Incentive Compensation.’’

Litigation Matters

We  are  involved  in  various  lawsuits,  claims,  inquiries  and  other
regulatory  and  compliance  matters,  most  of  which  are  routine  to  the
nature of our business. When it is probable that a loss will be incurred
and where a range of the loss can be estimated, the best estimate within
the range is accrued. When the best estimate within the range cannot be
determined, the low end of the range is accrued. The ultimate resolution
of  these  claims  could  affect  future  results  of  operations  should  our
exposure be materially different from our estimates or should liabilities
be incurred that were not previously accrued.

Environmental Expenditures

Environmental  expenditures  are  generally  expensed.  However,
environmental expenditures for newly acquired assets and those which
extend  or  improve  the  economic  useful  life  of  existing  assets  are
capitalized and amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of
the acquired asset or the remaining life of the existing asset. We review
our estimates of costs of compliance with environmental laws related to
remediation  and  cleanup  of  various  sites,  including  sites  in  which
governmental agencies have designated us as a potentially responsible
party. When it is probable that a loss will be incurred and where a range
of  the  loss  can  be  estimated,  the  best  estimate  within  the  range  is
accrued.  When  the  best  estimate  within  the  range  cannot  be
determined,  the  low  end  of  the  range  is  accrued.  Potential  insurance
reimbursements  are  not  offset  against  potential  liabilities,  and  such
liabilities  are  not  discounted.  Refer  to  Note  8,  ‘‘Contingencies,’’  for
further information.

Asset Retirement Obligations

We  recognize  a  liability  for  the  fair  value  of  conditional  asset
retirement obligations based on estimates determined through present
value techniques. An asset retirement is ‘‘conditional’’ when the timing
and/or method of settlement of the retirement obligation is conditional
upon a future event that may or may not be within our control. Our asset
retirement  obligations  primarily  relate  to  lease  restoration  costs.  Our
estimated 
liability  associated  with  asset  retirement  obligations,
including  that  of  discontinued  operations,  was  $11.9  million  and
$10.3 million at year-end 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Restructuring Costs

We have compensation plans that provide eligible employees with
severance in the event of an involuntary termination due to qualifying
cost  reduction  actions.  We  calculate  severance  using  the  benefit
formula  under  the  plans.  Accordingly,  we  record  provisions  for
severance and other exit costs (including lease cancellation costs and
asset impairment charges) when they are probable and estimable. In
the  absence  of  a  plan  or  established  local  practice  for  overseas
jurisdictions,  liabilities  for  restructuring  costs  are  recognized  when
incurred. See also Note 11, ‘‘Cost Reduction Actions.’’

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Taxes Based on Income

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  reflect  temporary  differences
between  the  amount  of  assets  and  liabilities  for  financial  and  tax
reporting  purposes.  These  amounts  are  adjusted,  as  appropriate,  to
reflect changes in tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary
differences  reverse.  A  valuation  allowance  is  recorded  to  reduce  our
deferred  tax  assets  to  the  amount  that  is  more  likely  than  not  to  be
realized.  Changes  in  tax  laws  or  accounting  standards  and  methods
may affect recorded deferred taxes in future periods.

Income  taxes  have  not  been  provided  on  certain  undistributed
earnings  of  international  subsidiaries  because  the  earnings  are
considered to be indefinitely reinvested.

When  establishing  a  valuation  allowance,  we  consider  future
sources of taxable income such as ‘‘future reversals of existing taxable
temporary  differences,  future  taxable  income  exclusive  of  reversing
temporary  differences  and  carryforwards’’  and 
‘‘tax  planning
strategies.’’  A  tax  planning  strategy  is  defined  as  ‘‘an  action  that:  is
prudent and feasible; an enterprise ordinarily might not take, but would
take to prevent an operating loss or tax credit carryforward from expiring
unused; and would result in realization of deferred tax assets.’’ In the
event we determine a deferred tax asset will not be realized in the future,
the  valuation  adjustment  to  the  deferred  tax  asset  will  be  charged  to
earnings in the period in which we make such a determination. We also
acquired  certain  net  deferred  tax  assets  with  existing  valuation
allowances in prior years. If it is later determined that it is more likely
than not that a deferred tax asset will be realized, we will release the
valuation  allowance  to  current  earnings  or  adjust  the  purchase  price
allocation.

We  calculate  our  current  and  deferred  tax  provision  based  on
estimates  and  assumptions  that  could  differ  from  the  actual  results
reflected in income tax returns filed in subsequent years. Adjustments
based on filed returns are recorded when identified.

Investment  tax  credits  are  accounted  for  in  the  period  earned  in

accordance with the flow-through method.

The amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits by
federal, state and foreign tax authorities. Our estimate of the potential
outcome  of  any  uncertain  tax  issue  is  subject  to  management’s
assessment of relevant risks, facts, and circumstances existing at that
time.  We  use  a  more-likely-than-not  threshold  for  financial  statement
recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be
taken in a tax return. We record a liability for the difference between the
benefit recognized and measured and tax position taken or expected to
be taken on our tax returns. To the extent that our assessment of such
tax positions changes, the change in estimate is recorded in the period
in which the determination is made. We report tax-related interest and
penalties as a component of income tax expense.

Our estimates and assumptions used for determining realization of
deferred tax assets and the outcome of uncertain tax issues are subject
to our assessment of relevant risks, facts, and circumstances existing as
of the balance sheet date. Our future results may include favorable or
unfavorable  adjustments  that  may  materially  impact  our  effective  tax
rate and/or our financial results.

See also Note 12, ‘‘Taxes Based on Income.’’

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Net Income Per Share

The components of ‘‘Accumulated other comprehensive loss’’ (net

Net income per common share was computed as follows:

of tax) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:

(In millions, except per share amounts)

2012

2011

2010

(In millions)

2012

2011

(A) Income from continuing operations
(B) Income from discontinued

$169.1

$154.4

$241.8

operations, net of tax

46.3

35.7

75.1

(C) Net income available to common

shareholders

$215.4

$190.1

$316.9

(D) Weighted-average number of

common shares outstanding

102.6

105.8

105.8

.9

1.0

1.0

Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of
tax of $.9 and $0 at year-end 2012 and 2011,
respectively

Net actuarial loss, prior service cost and net

transition assets, less amortization, net of tax
benefits of $225.2 and $192.4 at year-end
2012 and 2011, respectively

Net loss on derivative instruments designated
as cash flow and firm commitment hedges,
net of tax benefits of $1.1 and $4.1 at
year-end 2012 and 2011, respectively

$ 180.5

$ 137.8

(456.5)

(394.1)

(2.0)

(6.9)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

$(278.0)

$(263.2)

103.5

106.8

106.8

Cash  flow  and  firm  commitment  hedging  instrument  activities  in

other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows:

$ 1.65
.45

$ 1.46
.34

$ 2.29
.71

(In millions)

$ 2.10

$ 1.80

$ 3.00

Beginning accumulated derivative loss
Net loss reclassified to earnings
Net change in the revaluation of hedging

transactions

Ending accumulated derivative loss

2012

2011

$(6.9)
6.0

$(9.0)
4.0

(1.1)

(1.9)

$(2.0)

$(6.9)

Dilutive shares (additional common
shares issuable under employee
stock-based awards)

(E) Weighted-average number of

common shares outstanding,
assuming dilution

Net income per common share:

Continuing operations (A) (cid:3) (D)
Discontinued operations (B) (cid:3) (D)

Net income per common share

(C) (cid:3) (D)

Net income per common share,

assuming dilution:

Continuing operations (A) (cid:3) (E)
Discontinued operations (B) (cid:3) (E)

$ 1.63
.45

$ 1.45
.33

$ 2.27
.70

Net income per common share,
assuming dilution (C) (cid:3) (E)

$ 2.08

$ 1.78

$ 2.97

Certain stock-based compensation awards were not included in the
computation  of  net  income  per  common  share,  assuming  dilution,
because  they  would  not  have  had  a  dilutive  effect.  Stock-based
compensation  awards  excluded 
totaled
approximately 12 million shares in 2012, 11 million shares in 2011, and
9 million shares in 2010.

the  computation 

from 

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive  income,  net  of  tax,  includes  net  income,  foreign
currency  translation  adjustment,  net  actuarial  loss,  prior  service  cost
and net transition assets, and the gains or losses on the effective portion
of cash flow and firm commitment hedges that are currently presented
as a component of shareholders’ equity.

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The following table sets forth the tax expense (benefit) allocated to

each component of other comprehensive income:

(In millions)

Foreign currency translation adjustment
Pension and other postretirement

benefits:
Net actuarial loss
Prior service credit (cost)
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Amortization of prior service credit
Amortization of transition asset
Recognition of settlement or
curtailment gain (loss)
Derivative financial instruments:

Losses recognized on cash flow

hedges

Losses reclassified to net income

Income tax benefit related to items of

2012

2011

2010

$

.9

$

–

$

–

(38.3)
–
6.9
(1.5)
(.1)

(56.4)
12.8
4.7
(.7)
(.1)

(12.5)
(.3)
8.7
(.4)
(.1)

.2

–

1.3

(.7)
3.7

(1.1)
2.4

(3.4)
4.6

other comprehensive income

$(28.9)

$(38.4)

$ (2.1)

Business Combinations

We  record  the  assets  acquired  and  liabilities  assumed  from
acquired  businesses  at  fair  value,  and  we  make  estimates  and
assumptions to determine fair value.

We utilize a variety of assumptions and estimates that are believed
to  be  reasonable  in  determining  fair  value  for  assets  acquired  and
liabilities  assumed.  These  assumptions  and  estimates 
include
estimated discounted cash flow analysis, growth rates, discount rates,

current replacement cost for similar capacity for certain assets, market
rate assumptions for certain obligations and certain potential costs of
compliance with environmental laws related to remediation and cleanup
of  acquired  properties.  We  also  utilize  information  obtained  from
management of the acquired businesses and our historical experience
from previous acquisitions.

We apply significant assumptions and estimates in determining the
fair  values  of  certain  intangible  assets  resulting  from  the  acquisitions
(such  as  customer  relationships,  patents  and  other  acquired
technology,  and  trademarks  and  trade  names,  as  well  as  related
applicable  useful  lives),  property,  plant  and  equipment,  receivables,
inventories, investments, tax accounts, environmental liabilities, stock-
based  compensation  awards,  lease  commitments  and  restructuring
and  integration  costs.  Unanticipated  events  and  circumstances  may
occur  that  could  affect  the  accuracy  or  validity  of  such  assumptions,
estimates  or  actual  results.  Generally,  changes  to  the  fair  values  of
assets  acquired  and  liabilities  assumed  (including  cost  estimates  for
certain  obligations  and  liabilities)  are  recorded  as  an  adjustment  to
goodwill during the purchase price allocation period (generally within
one year of the acquisition date) and as operating expenses thereafter.

Assets Held for Sale

We  measure  assets  held  for  sale  at  the  lower  of  their  carrying

amount or fair value less costs to sell.

Recent Accounting Requirements

In  February  2013,  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board
(‘‘FASB’’)  amended  disclosure  guidance  to  require  a  company  to
provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated
other comprehensive income. In addition, if the amount reclassified is
required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the
same reporting period, a company is required to present, either on the
face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes,
significant  amounts 
reclassified  out  of  accumulated  other
comprehensive  income  by  the  respective  line  items  of  net  income
related thereto. For other amounts that are not required under GAAP to
be  reclassified  in  their  entirety  to  net  income,  a  company  can  cross-
reference  to  other  disclosures  required  under  GAAP  that  provide
additional detail about those amounts. These disclosures are required
to  be  applied  prospectively  for  fiscal  years  beginning  on  or  after
December 15, 2012, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We do
not expect adoption of these requirements to have a material impact on
our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, or disclosures.
In  July  2012,  the  FASB  issued  updated  guidance  that  simplifies
indefinite-lived  intangible  asset  impairment  testing.  The  updated
guidance gives the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine
whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is
less  than  its  carrying  value  as  a  basis  for  determining  whether  it  is
necessary  to  perform  a  quantitative  impairment  test  that  is  provided
under GAAP. This guidance is effective for annual and interim indefinite-
lived  intangible  assets  impairment  tests  performed  for  fiscal  years
beginning after September 15, 2012, with early adoption permitted. We
do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on
our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, or disclosures.
The  FASB  issued  in  December  2011,  and  amended  in  February
2013,  disclosure  requirements  about  certain  offsetting  assets  and
liabilities that require a company to disclose information about offsetting
and related arrangements to enable readers of its financial statements
to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

These disclosures are required to be applied retrospectively for all prior
periods presented and are effective for fiscal years beginning on or after
January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We do not
expect adoption of these requirements to have a material impact on our
financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, or disclosures.

Transactions with Related Persons

We  enter  into  transactions  with  related  persons  infrequently.  In
cases in which we do enter into these transactions, we believe that they
are in the ordinary course of business and on terms that would have
been obtained from unaffiliated third persons.

One  of  our  directors,  Peter  W.  Mullin,  is  the  chairman,  chief
executive officer and majority stockholder in various entities (collectively
referred  to  as  the  ‘‘Mullin  Companies’’)  that  previously  provided
executive  compensation,  benefits  consulting  and  insurance  agency
services  to  us.  In  October  2008,  the  assets  of  the  Mullin  Companies
were sold to a subsidiary of Prudential Financial, Inc. (‘‘Prudential’’). We
pay premiums to insurance carriers for life insurance originally placed
by  the  Mullin  Companies  in  connection  with  our  various  employee
benefit plans. Mr. Mullin received approximately $.1 million in each of
the  fiscal  years  ended  2012,  2011,  and  2010,  from  the  commissions
earned by Prudential from those insurance carriers. Mr. Mullin’s share of
the  commissions  was  determined  in  accordance  with  the  terms  of  a
commission  sharing  agreement  entered  into  between  Mr.  Mullin  and
Prudential at the time of the sale. In addition, substantially all of the life
insurance policies we originally placed through the Mullin Companies
were  issued  by  insurance  carriers  that  participated  in  reinsurance
agreements with M Life Insurance Company (‘‘M Life’’), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of M Financial Holdings, Inc., a company in which the Mullin
Companies own a minority interest and for which Mr. Mullin serves as
chairman.  Mr.  Mullin  received  approximately  $.3  million,  $.1  million,
$.1  million  in  2012,  2011,  and  2010,  respectively,  from  the  net
reinsurance gains of M Life. A portion of the reinsurance gains received
by Mr. Mullin are subject to forfeiture in certain circumstances.

NOTE 2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND EXIT/SALE OF
PRODUCT LINES

Discontinued Operations

In  December  2011,  we  signed  an  agreement  to  sell  our  OCP
business  to  3M  Company  (‘‘3M’’)  for  gross  cash  proceeds  of
$550 million, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the
agreement. This business comprises substantially all of our previously
reported  OCP  segment.  On  October  3,  2012,  we  and  3M  mutually
agreed  to  terminate  the  agreement.  We  continued  to  pursue  the
divestiture of the OCP business through the end of 2012 and classified
its  operating  results,  together  with  certain  costs  associated  with  the
planned  divestiture,  as  discontinued  operations  in  the  Consolidated
Statements of Income for all periods presented. Assets and liabilities of
this  business  are  classified  as  ‘‘held  for  sale’’  in  the  Consolidated
Balance Sheets at December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

On January 29, 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell our OCP
and DES businesses to CCL for a total purchase price of $500 million in
cash,  subject  to  adjustment  in  accordance  with  the  terms  of  the
agreement. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions
and  regulatory  approvals,  and  is  expected  to  close  in  mid-2013.  The
operating results of the DES business, reported in our other specialty
converting  businesses  for  all  periods  presented,  are  expected  to  be

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

classified  as  discontinued  operations  beginning  in  the  first  quarter  of
2013.

As part of the agreement with CCL, we agreed to enter into a supply
agreement with CCL at closing, pursuant to which CCL would purchase
certain  pressure-sensitive  label  stock,  adhesives  and  other  base
material  products  for  up  to  six  years  after  closing.  Additionally,  we
agreed to enter into a transition services agreement at closing, under
which certain transitional services would be provided primarily by us to
CCL for up to 15 months after closing. The purpose of these services
would  be  to  provide  short-term  assistance  to  CCL  in  assuming  the
operations of the OCP and DES businesses. While both agreements are
expected  to  continue  generating  revenues  and  cash  flows  from  OCP
and DES, the estimated amounts and our continuing involvement in the
OCP and DES operations are not expected to be significant to us as a
whole.

The operating results of the OCP discontinued operations were as

follows:

(In millions)

Net sales

Income before taxes
Provision for income taxes

2012

2011

2010

$726.0

$760.4

$809.3

$ 68.5
22.2

$ 64.9
29.2

$112.3
37.2

Income from discontinued operations,

net of tax

$ 46.3

$ 35.7

$ 75.1

The  comparison  of  the  operating  results  to  the  respective  prior
periods are affected by a number of factors, including the cessation of
depreciation and amortization in the current period as the assets of the
business  were  classified  as  ‘‘held  for  sale,’’  the  elimination  of  certain
corporate  cost  allocations,  and  the  inclusion  of  certain  divestiture-
related costs.

Net sales from our continuing operations to our OCP discontinued
operations  were  $86  million,  $85.6  million,  and  $78.6  million  during
2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. These sales have been included in
‘‘Net sales’’ in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The  carrying  values  of  the  major  classes  of  assets  and  liabilities

related to the OCP discontinued operations were as follows:

(In millions)

Assets
Trade accounts receivable, net
Inventories, net
Other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill
Other intangibles resulting from business

acquisitions, net

Other assets

Liabilities
Short-term borrowings
Accounts payable
Accrued payroll and employee benefits
Other accrued liabilities

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

2012

2011

$119.0
57.2
7.7

183.9
79.5
167.9

$117.7
50.9
5.9

174.5
74.2
166.0

32.5
8.4

32.9
7.3

$472.2

$454.9

$

–
31.2
21.2
91.9

$

1.1
34.7
10.9
94.2

144.3
16.2

140.9
13.6

$160.5

$154.5

Exit/Sale of Product Lines

In the third quarter of 2012, we exited certain product lines in the
previously reported OCP segment, incurring exit costs of $3.9 million
(included  in  ‘‘Other  expense,  net’’  in  the  Consolidated  Statements  of
Income).  The  operating  results  of  these  product  lines,  which  are  not
significant, were included in other specialty converting businesses for
all periods presented.

In 2011, we received proceeds totaling $21.5 million from the sale
of  two  product  lines,  one  from  our  Performance  Films  business
($21  million)  and  the  other  from  our  Label  and  Packaging  Materials
business  ($.5  million).  In  2012,  we  received  an  additional  $.8  million
from  the  product  line  sale  in  our  Label  and  Packaging  Materials
business.  In  connection  with  the  sale  of  the  product  line  from  the
Performance  Films  business,  we  recognized  a  gain  of  $5.6  million  in
2011 (included in ‘‘Other expense, net’’ in the Consolidated Statements
of Income).

NOTE 3. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES RESULTING
FROM BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

Results  from  our  annual  impairment  test  in  the  fourth  quarter  of
2012  indicated  that  no  impairment  had  occurred  in  2012  related  to
goodwill. In conjunction with the preparation of our annual impairment
test in the fourth quarter of 2012, we determined that the carrying value
of  our  indefinite-lived  intangible  asset  exceeded  its  fair  value  which
resulted in a non-cash impairment charge of $7 million. This charge was
included in the RBIS reportable segment. The fair value of these assets
was primarily based on Level 3 inputs.

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Goodwill

Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill for 2012 and 2011, by reportable segment and other businesses, were as follows:

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions)

Balance as of January 1, 2011
Goodwill, gross
Accumulated impairment losses

Goodwill

Acquisition adjustments
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Discontinued operations  (1)

Balance as of December 31, 2011
Foreign currency translation adjustments

Balance as of December 29, 2012
Goodwill, gross
Accumulated impairment losses

Goodwill

Pressure-
sensitive
Materials

Retail
Branding and
Information
Solutions

Other
specialty
converting
businesses

Discontinued
operations

Total

$346.0
–

346.0

–
(9.3)
–

336.7
1.6

338.3
–

$1,243.2
(820.0)

423.2

(.5)
(3.6)
–

419.1
3.5

1,242.6
(820.0)

$338.3

$ 422.6

$3.5
–

3.5

–
–
–

3.5
–

3.5
–

$3.5

$ 168.1
–

$1,760.8
(820.0)

168.1

940.8

–
(2.1)
(166.0)

–
–

–
–

–

$

(.5)
(15.0)
(166.0)

759.3
5.1

1,584.4
(820.0)

$ 764.4

(1) In connection with the planned divestiture of our OCP business, the goodwill balance was classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at year-end 2012 and 2011 as ‘‘Assets held for sale.’’ See

Note 2, ‘‘Discontinued Operations and Exit/Sale of Product Lines,’’ for more information.

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

The carrying value of indefinite-lived intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, consisting of trademarks, was $11.1 million and

$18 million at December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

The following table sets forth our finite-lived intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions at December 29, 2012 and December 31,

2011, which continue to be amortized:

(In millions)

Customer relationships
Patents and other acquired technology
Trade names and trademarks
Other intangibles

Total

2012

Accumulated
Amortization

$142.3
34.0
21.9
9.7

Net
Carrying
Amount

$ 92.4
15.0
3.8
2.7

Gross
Carrying
Amount

$233.2
49.0
25.4
12.2

2011

Accumulated
Amortization

$117.2
29.7
21.5
8.2

Net
Carrying
Amount

$116.0
19.3
3.9
4.0

$207.9

$113.9

$319.8

$176.6

$143.2

Gross
Carrying
Amount

$234.7
49.0
25.7
12.4

$321.8

The finite-lived intangible assets related to our OCP business were classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at year-end 2012 and 2011 as

‘‘Assets held for sale.’’ See Note 2, ‘‘Discontinued Operations and Exit/Sale of Product Lines,’’ for more information.

Amortization expense from continuing operations for finite-lived intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions was $29.9 million for 2012,

$30.3 million for 2011, and $29.8 million for 2010.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The  estimated  amortization  expense  for  finite-lived  intangible
assets  resulting  from  business  acquisitions  for  each  of  the  next  five
fiscal years is expected to be as follows:

borrowings  outstanding  under  uncommitted  lines  of  credit  were
$81.1 million (weighted-average interest rate of 11.2%) and $76.2 million
(weighted-average  interest  rate  of  12.9%)  at  December  29,  2012  and
December 31, 2011, respectively.

(In millions)

2013
2014
2015
2016
2017

Estimated
Amortization
Expense

$28.5
24.7
21.2
19.6
10.2

As  of  December  29,  2012,  the  weighted-average  amortization
periods from the date of acquisition and weighted-average remaining
useful lives of finite-lived intangible assets were as follows:

(In years)

Customer relationships
Patents and other acquired

technology

Trade names and trademarks
Other intangibles

Weighted-average

Amortization Weighted-average
Remaining
Useful Life

Periods from the
Date of Acquisition

11

13
12
6

4

4
6
2

NOTE 4. DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES

Short-Term Borrowings

Short-term  variable  rate  borrowings  from  commercial  paper
issuances were $187 million (weighted-average interest rate of .4%) at
December 29, 2012 and $149.4 million (weighted-average interest rate
of .4%) at December 31, 2011.

Short-Term Credit Facilities

In December 2011, we amended and restated our revolving credit
facility (the ‘‘Revolver’’) with certain domestic and foreign banks, which
reduced the amount available thereunder from $1 billion to $675 million.
The amendment extended the Revolver’s maturity date to December 22,
2016, modified the minimum interest coverage financial covenant level,
and adjusted pricing to reflect market conditions. The maturity date may
be extended for one-year periods under certain circumstances as set
forth  in  the  agreement.  Commitments  under  the  Revolver  may  be
increased  by  up  to  $250  million,  subject  to  lender  approval  and
customary  requirements.  Financing  available  under  the  Revolver  is
used as a back-up facility for our commercial paper issuance and can
be used to finance other corporate requirements. In conjunction with the
amendment,  we  recorded  a  debt  extinguishment  loss  of  $.7  million
(included  in  ‘‘Other  expense,  net’’  in  the  Consolidated  Statements  of
Income) in the fourth quarter of 2011 related to the unamortized debt
issuance costs for the previous Revolver. No balances were outstanding
under the Revolver as of December 29, 2012 or December 31, 2011.
Commitment fees associated with this facility in 2012, 2011, and 2010
were $1.4 million, $2.5 million, and $2.6 million, respectively.

Uncommitted  lines  of  credit,  including  those  for  discontinued
operations,  were  approximately  $411  million  and  $452  million  at
December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. These lines
may be cancelled at any time by us or the issuing banks. Short-term

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Long-Term Borrowings and Capital Leases

Long-term debt, including its respective weighted-average interest
rates,  and  capital  lease  obligations  at  year-end  consisted  of  the
following:

(In millions)

2012

2011

Long-term debt and capital leases
Medium-term notes:

Series 1995 at 7.5% – due 2015 through 2025

$ 50.0

$ 50.0

Long-term notes:

Senior notes due 2013 at 4.9%
Senior notes due 2017 at 6.6%
Senior notes due 2020 at 5.4%
Senior notes due 2033 at 6.0%

Capital lease obligations
Less amount classified as current

250.0
249.4
249.9
150.0
4.8
(251.9)

250.0
249.2
249.8
150.0
6.8
(1.6)

Total long-term debt and capital leases

$ 702.2

$954.2

Our medium-term notes have maturities from 2015 through 2025

and accrue interest at various fixed rates.

Maturities of long-term debt and capital leases for each of the next

five fiscal years and thereafter are expected to be as follows:

Year

2013 (classified as current)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018 and thereafter

(In millions)

$251.9
1.6
5.6
.2
249.6
$445.2

On January 15, 2013, we repaid $250 million of senior notes due in

2013 using commercial paper borrowings.

In November 2010, we completed the remarketing of our remaining
HiMEDS  senior  notes  in  accordance  with  the  original  terms  of  the
HiMEDS units by purchasing approximately $109 million of these senior
notes. In aggregate, this remarketing resulted in the extinguishment of
approximately  $109  million  of  senior  notes  and  the  issuance  of
approximately 2.1 million shares of our common stock. As a result of this
remarketing,  we  recorded  a  debt  extinguishment  loss  of  $2.8  million
(included  in  ‘‘Other  expense,  net’’  in  the  Consolidated  Statements  of
Income)  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2010,  which  consisted  of  a  write-off
related to unamortized debt issuance costs.

In  April  2010,  we  issued  $250  million  of  senior  notes  bearing  an
interest  rate  of  5.375%  per  year,  due  April  2020.  Approximately
$248 million in proceeds from the offering, net of underwriting discounts
and  offering  expenses,  were  used,  together  with  commercial  paper
borrowings,  to  repay  the  $325  million  in  indebtedness  outstanding
under a credit agreement of one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries (‘‘the
Credit  Facility’’)  in  May  2010.  In  the  second  quarter  of  2010,  we
recorded a debt extinguishment loss of $1.2 million (included in ‘‘Other
expense,  net’’  in  the  Consolidated  Statements  of  Income)  related  to
unamortized debt issuance costs from the Credit Facility.

Other

NOTE 5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Our various loan agreements in effect at year-end require that we
maintain  specified  financial  covenant  ratios  of  total  debt  and  interest
expense in relation to certain measures of income. As of December 29,
2012, we were in compliance with our financial covenants.

Our total interest costs from continuing operations in 2012, 2011,
and  2010  were  $76.1  million,  $75.8  million,  and  $80.2  million,
respectively,  of  which  $3.3  million,  $4.8  million,  and  $3.9  million,
respectively, were capitalized as part of the cost of assets.

The fair value of our long-term debt is estimated primarily based on
the credit spread above U.S. Treasury securities on notes with similar
rates,  credit  ratings,  and  remaining  maturities.  The  fair  value  of
short-term borrowings, which include commercial paper and short-term
lines of credit, approximates carrying value given the short duration of
these  obligations.  The  fair  value  of  our  total  debt  was  $1.31  billion  at
December 29, 2012 and $1.22 billion at December 31, 2011. Fair value
amounts were determined primarily based on Level 2 inputs, which are
defined  as  inputs  other  than  quoted  prices  in  active  markets  that  are
either  directly  or  indirectly  observable.  Refer  to  Note  1,  ‘‘Summary  of
Significant Accounting Policies.’’

As  of  December  29,  2012,  the  aggregate  U.S.  dollar  equivalent
notional  value  of  our  outstanding  commodity  contracts  and  foreign
exchange contracts was $5.5 million and $1.6 billion, respectively.

We recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities
at  fair  value  in  the  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets.  We  designate
commodity forward contracts on forecasted purchases of commodities
and foreign exchange contracts on forecasted transactions as cash flow
hedges and foreign exchange contracts on existing balance sheet items
as fair value hedges.

In April 2010, we entered into a contract to lock in the Treasury rate
component of the interest rate on our $250 million debt issuance, which
is discussed in Note 4, ‘‘Debt.’’ On April 9, 2010, the contract settled at a
loss of $.3 million, which is being amortized into interest expense over
the term of the related debt.

The following table provides the balances and locations of derivatives as of December 29, 2012:

(In millions)

Balance Sheet Location

Fair Value

Balance Sheet Location

Fair Value

Asset

Liability

Foreign exchange contracts
Commodity contracts

Other current assets

$10.0

Other accrued liabilities
Other accrued liabilities
Long-term retirement benefits and other liabilities

$10.0

The following table provides the balances and locations of derivatives as of December 31, 2011:

(In millions)

Balance Sheet Location

Fair Value

Balance Sheet Location

Foreign exchange contracts
Commodity contracts

Other current assets

$6.5

Other accrued liabilities
Long-term retirement benefits and other liabilities

Asset

Liability

$6.5

$2.8
.9
.1

$3.8

Fair Value

$15.7
2.9

$18.6

Fair Value Hedges

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative and the offsetting loss or gain on

the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in current earnings, resulting in no net material impact to income.

The following table provides the components of the gain (loss) recognized in income related to fair value hedge contracts. The corresponding

gains or losses on the underlying hedged items approximated the net gain (loss) on these fair value hedge contracts.

(In millions)

Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign exchange contracts

Location of Gain (Loss) in Income

Cost of products sold
Marketing, general and administrative expense

2012

2011

2010

$

–
17.8

$

.5
(13.0)

$ (3.4)
40.2

$17.8

$(12.5)

$36.8

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expressed  any  intent  to  terminate  these  plans,  we  may  do  so  at  any
time, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

We  are  also  obligated  to  pay  unfunded  termination  indemnity
benefits to certain employees outside of the U.S., which are subject to
applicable  agreements,  local  laws  and  regulations.  We  have  not
incurred  significant  costs 
indemnity
related 
arrangements,  and  therefore,  no  related  costs  are  included  in  the
disclosures below.

termination 

to 

Effective  December  31,  2011,  benefits  under  our  U.K.  defined
benefit  plan  were  frozen.  Benefits  under  this  plan  stopped  accruing;
however, benefits accrued through December 31, 2011 were preserved
and will be paid out (for employees fully vested at the time of retirement
or other qualified event) under the terms of the plan. We did not incur
curtailment loss in connection with the freezing of benefits under this
plan.

Effective  December  31,  2010,  benefits  under  three  of  our  U.S.
defined benefit plans – the Avery Dennison Pension Plan (‘‘ADPP’’), the
Benefit  Restoration  Plan  (‘‘BRP’’),  and  the  Supplemental  Executive
Retirement  Plan  (‘‘SERP’’)  –  were  frozen.  Benefits  under  these  plans
stopped  accruing;  however,  benefits  accrued  through  December  31,
2010 were preserved and will be paid out (for employees fully vested at
the time of retirement or other qualified event) under the terms of the
respective  plans.  As  a  result  of  freezing  ADPP  and  BRP  benefits,  we
recognized a curtailment loss of $2.4 million in 2010, recorded in ‘‘Other
expense,  net’’ 
Income.  No
curtailment  gain  or  loss  was  recognized  from  freezing  the  SERP,  as
future  service  continues  to  impact  the  plan’s  benefits  and  the
determination of the value is not known until the participants retire. In
connection with the freezing of SERP benefits, we granted an aggregate
of  approximately  .2  million  of  stock  options  to  the  active  SERP
participants,  which  resulted  in  approximately  $2.2  million  of  pretax
stock-based compensation expense in the fourth quarter of 2010. This
expense  reflected  the  immediate  recognition  of  compensation  cost
associated with those stock options granted to certain employees who
were retirement eligible under our stock option and incentive plan.

in  the  Consolidated  Statements  of 

SHARE Plan

Employees  who  participated  in  the  ADPP  between  December  1,
1986 and November 30, 1997, may also have a benefit under our Stock
Holding and Retirement Enhancement Plan (‘‘SHARE Plan’’), a defined
contribution  plan.  ADPP  is  a  floor  offset  plan  that  coordinates  the
amount of projected benefit obligation to an eligible participant with the
SHARE Plan. The total benefit payable to an eligible participant equals
the greater of the value of the participant’s benefit from the ADPP or the
value  of  the  participant’s  SHARE  Plan  account.  Lower  than  expected
asset  returns  on  the  participant  balances  in  the  SHARE  Plan  may
increase the projected benefit obligation under the ADPP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Cash Flow Hedges

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash
flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is
reported as a component of ‘‘Accumulated other comprehensive loss’’
and reclassified into earnings in the same period(s) during which the
hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the derivative
representing  either  hedge  ineffectiveness  or  hedge  components
excluded  from  the  assessment  of  effectiveness  are  recognized  in
current earnings.

Losses  recognized  in  ‘‘Accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss’’
(effective portion) on derivatives related to cash flow hedge contracts
were as follows:

(In millions)

Foreign exchange contracts
Commodity contracts
Interest rate contacts

2012

2011

2010

$ (.9) $ .3 $ (4.8)
(4.0)
(3.3)
(.3)
–

(.9)
–

$(1.8) $(3.0) $ (9.1)

Amounts  reclassified  from  ‘‘Accumulated  other  comprehensive
loss’’  (effective  portion)  on  derivatives  related  to  cash  flow  hedge
contracts were as follows:

(In millions)

Foreign exchange

contracts

Commodity contracts
Interest rate contracts

Location of Gain (Loss)
in Income

2012

2011

2010

Cost of products sold
Cost of products sold
Interest expense

$(2.5) $ .9 $ (4.0)
(4.6)
(2.9)
(4.8)
(4.2)

(2.8)
(4.4)

$(9.7) $(6.2) $(13.4)

The  amount  of  gain  or  loss  recognized  in  income  related  to  the
ineffective  portion  of,  and  the  amount  excluded  from,  effectiveness
testing for cash flow hedges and derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments was not significant in 2012, 2011, and 2010.

As of December 29, 2012, we expect a net loss of approximately
$1 million to be reclassified from ‘‘Accumulated other comprehensive
loss’’ to earnings within the next 12 months. See Note 1, ‘‘Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies,’’ for more information.

NOTE 6. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

Defined Benefit Plans

We  sponsor  a  number  of  defined  benefit  plans  covering  eligible
employees in the U.S. and certain other countries. Benefits payable to
employees  are  based  primarily  on  years  of  service  and  their
compensation  during  their  employment  with  us.  While  we  have  not

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Plan Assets

Fair Value Measurements

During  2012,  we  transitioned  the  investment  management  of  the
ADPP assets to a liability driven investment (LDI) strategy. Under an LDI
strategy, the assets are invested in a diversified portfolio that is split into
two sub-portfolios: a growth portfolio and a liability hedging portfolio.
The  growth  portfolio  consists  primarily  of  equity  and  high-yield  fixed
income  securities.  The  liability  hedging  portfolio  consists  primarily  of
investment  grade  fixed  income  securities  and  cash,  and  is  intended,
over  time,  to  more  closely  match  the  liabilities  of  the  plan.  The
investment objective of the portfolio is to improve the funded status of
the plan; as funded status reaches certain trigger points, the portfolio
moves  to  a  more  conservative  asset  allocation  by  increasing  the
allocation to the liability hedging portfolio. The current allocation is 65%
in the growth portfolio and 35% in the liability hedging portfolio, subject
to periodic fluctuations due to market movements. The plan assets are
diversified  across  asset  classes,  striving  to  balance  risk  and  return
within the limits of prudent risk-taking and Section 404 of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. Because many of
the  pension  liabilities  are  long-term,  the  investment  horizon  is  also
long-term,  but  the  investment  plan  must  also  ensure  adequate
near-term liquidity to fund benefit payments.

Assets of our international plans are invested in accordance with
local  accepted  practices  and  primarily  include  equity  securities,  fixed
income securities, insurance contracts and cash. Asset allocations and
investments vary by country and plan. Our target plan asset investment
allocation  for  our  international  plans  combined  is  41%  in  equity
securities,  45%  in  fixed  income  securities  and  cash,  and  14%  in
insurance  contracts  and  other  investments,  subject  to  periodic
fluctuations in these respective asset classes.

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used

for assets measured at fair value:

Cash is valued at nominal value. Money market funds are valued at
net  asset  value  (‘‘NAV’’).  Mutual  funds  are  valued  at  fair  value  as
determined  by  quoted  market  prices,  based  upon  the  NAV  of  shares
held by the plans at year-end. Pooled funds, which include real estate
pooled  funds  and  multi-asset  common  trust  funds,  are  comprised  of
shares or units in funds that are not publicly traded and are valued at net
unit value, as determined by the fund’s trustees based on the underlying
securities in the trust. Equities are valued at the closing price reported
on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. Real
estate  investment  trusts  are  valued  based  on  quoted  prices  in  active
markets.  Debt  securities  consist  primarily  of  treasury  securities  and
corporate bonds, which are valued using bid prices; observable market
inputs to determine these prices include reportable trades, benchmark
yields, credit spreads, broker/dealer quotes, bids and offers. Insurance
contracts are valued at book value, which approximates fair value and is
calculated using the prior year balance plus or minus investment returns
and changes in cash flows.

The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation
that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair
values.  Furthermore,  while  we  believe  the  valuation  methods  are
appropriate  and  consistent  with  other  market  participants,  the  use  of
different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of
certain  financial  instruments  could  result  in  a  different  fair  value
measurement at the reporting date.

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, U.S. plan assets (all in the ADPP) at fair value as of year-end 2012:

(In millions)

Assets
Cash
Liability hedging portfolio

Pooled funds – Corporate debt/agencies

Total liability hedging portfolio

Growth portfolio  (1)

Pooled funds – Global equities
Pooled funds – Global real estate investment trusts
Pooled funds – High yield bonds
Pooled funds – International
Pooled funds – U.S. equities

Total growth portfolio

Total U.S. plan assets at fair value

Other assets  (2)

Total U.S. plan assets

(1) ‘‘Pooled funds – International’’ excludes U.S. equity securities; ‘‘Pooled funds – Global’’ includes U.S. equity securities.
(2) Included accrued recoverable taxes at year-end 2012.

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Other
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Total

$

8.0

$8.0

$

–

$

216.1

216.1

65.2
43.3
63.7
97.5
154.5

424.2

–

–

–
–
–
–
–

–

216.1

216.1

65.2
43.3
63.7
97.5
154.5

424.2

$648.3

$8.0

$640.3

$

.2

$648.5

–

–

–

–
–
–
–
–

–

–

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, international plan assets at fair value as of year-end 2012:

(In millions)

Assets
Cash
Fixed income securities

Mutual funds
Pooled funds – European bonds
Pooled funds – Global bonds

Total fixed income securities

Equity securities

Pooled funds – Asia Pacific region
Pooled funds – Emerging markets
Pooled funds –  European region
Pooled funds – Global
Pooled funds – Real estate investment trusts
Pooled funds – U.S.

Total equity securities

Other investments

Pooled funds – Other
Insurance contracts

Total other investments

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Other
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Total

$

6.2

$6.2

$

–

$

.3
239.0
9.0

248.3

12.7
18.5
46.3
81.5
28.9
10.6

198.5

33.8
27.8

61.6

.3
–
–

.3

–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

–
239.0
9.0

248.0

12.7
18.5
46.3
81.5
28.9
10.6

198.5

33.8
–

33.8

–

–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
27.8

27.8

Total international plan assets at fair value

$514.6

$6.5

$480.3

$27.8

Other assets

Total international plan assets

.4

$515.0

The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 assets held

during the year ended December 29, 2012:

(In millions)

Balance at December 31, 2011
Net realized and unrealized gain
Purchases
Settlements
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates

Balance at December 29, 2012

Level 3 Assets

Insurance
Contracts

$26.5
.5
2.0
(1.7)
.5

$27.8

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The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, U.S. plan assets (all in the ADPP) at fair value as of year-end 2011:

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions)

Assets
Cash
Fixed income securities
Treasury securities
Money market funds
Pooled funds – U.S. bonds
Agency securities
Corporate debt securities
Asset-backed securities
Government debt securities

Total fixed income securities

Equity securities

Equities – U.S. growth
Equities – U.S. value
Equities – International
Mutual fund – International
Pooled funds – U.S. equities
Pooled funds – International

Total equity securities

Total U.S. plan assets at fair value

Other payables  (1)

Total U.S. plan assets

(1) Included accrued receivables and pending broker settlements at year-end 2011.

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Other
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Total

$

.1

$

.1

$

–

$

94.9
18.0
60.6
4.8
20.4
9.8
3.2

211.7

33.7
80.8
16.7
11.2
192.3
13.8

348.5

94.9
–
–
–
–
–
–

94.9

33.7
80.8
16.7
11.2
–
–

142.4

–
18.0
60.6
4.8
20.4
9.8
3.2

116.8

–
–
–
–
192.3
13.8

206.1

$560.3

$237.4

$322.9

$

(9.1)

$551.2

–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, international plan assets at fair value as of year-end 2011:

(In millions)

Assets
Cash
Fixed income securities

Mutual funds
Pooled funds – European bonds
Pooled funds – Global bonds

Total fixed income securities

Equity securities

Pooled funds – Asia Pacific region
Pooled funds – Emerging markets
Pooled funds – European region
Pooled funds – Global
Pooled funds – Real estate investment trusts
Pooled funds – U.S.

Total equity securities

Other investments

Pooled funds – Other
Insurance contracts

Total other investments

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Other
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Total

$ 11.7

$ 11.7

$

–

$

.3
211.9
8.4

220.6

10.4
14.7
42.2
55.7
20.5
9.9

153.4

28.7
26.5

55.2

.3
–
–

.3

–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

–
211.9
8.4

220.3

10.4
14.7
42.2
55.7
20.5
9.9

153.4

28.7
–

28.7

–

–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
26.5

26.5

Total international plan assets at fair value

$440.9

$ 12.0

$402.4

$26.5

Other assets  (1)

Total international plan assets

(1) Included accrued receivables and pending broker settlements at year-end 2011.

The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 assets held

during the year ended December 31, 2011:

(In millions)

Balance at January 1, 2011
Net realized and unrealized gain
Purchases
Settlements
Transfer to assets held for sale
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates

Balance at December 31, 2011

Level 3 Assets

Insurance
Contracts

$27.3
.7
3.5
(3.4)
(1.6)
–

$26.5

Postretirement Health Benefits

We  provide  postretirement  health  benefits  to  certain  U.S.  retired
employees up to the age of 65 under a cost-sharing arrangement, and
provide supplemental Medicare benefits to certain U.S. retirees over the
age of 65. Our policy is to fund the cost of the postretirement benefits
from operating cash flows. While we have not expressed any intent to
terminate  postretirement  health  benefits,  we  may  do  so  at  any  time,
subject to applicable laws and regulations.

.4

$441.3

In  November  2011,  we  made  certain  changes  to  our  U.S.
postretirement health benefit plan. As a result of these changes, we will
no longer subsidize retiree medical premiums for eligible participants
who retire after December 31, 2013. In addition, beginning January 1,
2012, retiree medical premiums for eligible participants who retired on
or after January 1, 2007 were based on the claims expense of the retiree
group, resulting in a higher premium rate for retirees and lower claims
expense for us.

Plan Assumptions
Discount Rate

In  consultation  with  our  actuaries,  we  annually  review  and
determine  the  discount  rates  to  be  used  in  connection  with  our
postretirement  obligations.  The  assumed  discount  rate  for  each
pension  plan  reflects  market  rates  for  high  quality  corporate  bonds
currently  available.  In  the  U.S.,  our  discount  rate  is  determined  by
evaluating yield curves consisting of large populations of high quality
corporate bonds. The projected pension benefit payment streams are
then matched with the bond portfolios to determine a rate that reflects
the liability duration unique to our plans.

Long-term Return on Assets

We  determine  the  long-term  rate  of  return  assumption  for  plan
assets  by  reviewing  the  historical  and  expected  returns  of  both  the
equity and fixed income markets, taking into consideration that assets

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with higher volatility typically generate a greater return over the long run.
Additionally,  current  market  conditions,  including  interest  rates,  are
evaluated and market data is reviewed to check for reasonability and
appropriateness.

Healthcare Cost Trend Rate

Our  practice  is  to  fund  the  cost  of  postretirement  benefits  from
operating cash flows. For measurement purposes, a 7.5% annual rate of
increase  in  the  per  capita  cost  of  covered  health  care  benefits  was
assumed for 2013. This rate is expected to decrease to approximately
5% by 2018.

Plan Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend

rates would have the following effects:

(In millions)

Effect on total of service

and interest cost
components

Effect on postretirement

benefit obligation

One-percentage-point
Increase

One-percentage-point
Decrease

$ .02

.5

$(.02)

(.4)

The  following  table  provides  a  reconciliation  of  benefit  obligations,  plan  assets,  funded  status  of  the  plans  and  accumulated  other

comprehensive loss, for our defined benefit plans:

Plan Benefit Obligations

(In millions)

Change in projected benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Participant contribution
Amendments  (1)
Actuarial loss
Plan transfer  (2)
Benefits paid
Pension curtailment
Pension settlements
Foreign currency translation
Transfer of obligations to held for sale

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2012

2011

2012

2011

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

$835.8
.3
40.3
–
–
131.5
2.0
(46.2)
–
–
–
–

$519.5
9.0
24.5
4.1
–
50.5
.1
(22.3)
–
–
12.2
–

$744.8
.3
40.2
–
–
88.5
2.0
(40.0)
–
–
–
–

$504.7
11.6
26.8
4.7
–
17.0
–
(21.2)
(2.8)
(.5)
(9.2)
(11.6)

$12.4
–
.4
1.2
–
1.7
–
(3.7)
–
–
–
–

$ 38.7
1.3
1.7
1.2
(34.1)
7.0
–
(3.4)
–
–
–
–

Projected benefit obligation at end of year

$963.7

$597.6

$835.8

$519.5

$12.0

$ 12.4

Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year

$961.4

$559.0

$834.2

$487.0

(1) Amendments to the U.S. postretirement plan to change premium subsidy and retiree eligibility.
(2) Plan transfer for the U.S. represented a transfer from our savings plan.

Plan Assets

(In millions)

Change in plan assets
Plan assets at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Plan transfer  (1)
Employer contribution
Participant contribution
Benefits paid
Pension settlements
Foreign currency translation
Transfer of assets to held for sale

Plan assets at end of year

(1) Plan transfer for the U.S. represented a transfer from our savings plan.

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2012

2011

2012

2011

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

$551.2
83.9
2.0
57.6
–
(46.2)
–
–
–

$441.3
62.7
–
19.4
4.1
(22.3)
–
9.8
–

$540.0
.7
2.0
48.5
–
(40.0)
–
–
–

$426.6
19.7
–
21.8
4.7
(21.2)
(.5)
(8.2)
(1.6)

$

–
–
–
2.5
1.2
(3.7)
–
–
–

$

–
–
–
2.2
1.2
(3.4)
–
–
–

$648.5

$515.0

$551.2

$441.3

$

–

$

–

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Funded Status

(In millions)

Funded status of the plans
Non-current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2012

2011

2012

2011

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

$

–
(3.9)
(311.3)

$ 38.3
(2.1)
(118.9)

$

–
(3.7)
(280.9)

$ 35.6
(2.6)
(111.2)

$

–
(2.7)
(9.3)

$

–
(2.9)
(9.5)

Plan assets less than benefit obligations

$(315.2)

$ (82.7)

$(284.6)

$ (78.2)

$(12.0)

$(12.4)

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2012

2011

2010

2012

2011

2010

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

Weighted-average assumptions used for determining year-end

obligations
Discount rate
Rate of increase in future compensation levels

4.00% 3.94% 4.75% 4.80% 5.50% 5.24% 2.85% 3.75% 5.25%
–

2.79

2.95

2.24

–

–

–

–

–

The amount in non-current pension assets represents the net assets of our overfunded plans, which consist of a few international plans. The
amounts in current and non-current pension liabilities represent the net obligation of our underfunded plans, which consist of all U.S. and several
international plans.

For U.S. and international plans combined, the projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with projected benefit
obligations  in  excess  of  plan  assets  were  $1.27  billion  and  $829.2  million,  respectively,  at  year-end  2012  and  $1.11  billion  and  $713.8  million,
respectively, at year-end 2011.

For U.S. and international plans combined, the accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated
benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $1.24 billion and $816.5 million, respectively, at year-end 2012 and $1.09 billion and $703.2 million,
respectively, at year-end 2011.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table sets forth the pretax amounts, including that of discontinued operations, recognized in ‘‘Accumulated other comprehensive

loss’’ in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

(In millions)

Net actuarial loss
Prior service cost (credit)
Net transition obligation (assets)

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2012

2011

2012

2011

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

$558.8
1.5
–

$131.4
2.9
.4

$480.2
1.8
–

$118.4
3.3
(.1)

$ 29.9
(43.3)
–

$ 31.0
(48.2)
–

Net amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)

$560.3

$134.7

$482.0

$121.6

$(13.4)

$(17.2)

The  following  table  sets  forth  the  pretax  amounts,  including  that  of  discontinued  operations,  recognized  in  ‘‘Other  comprehensive  loss

(income)’’:

(In millions)

Net actuarial loss
Prior service cost (credit)

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2012

2011

2010

2012

2011

2010

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

$93.5
–

$16.4
–

$133.6
–

$18.1
–

$15.9
.8

$30.1
.2

$1.7
–

$ 7.0
(34.1)

$1.9
–

Net amount recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)

$93.5

$16.4

$133.6

$18.1

$16.7

$30.3

$1.7

$(27.1)

$1.9

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Plan Income Statement Reconciliations

The following table sets forth the components of net periodic benefit cost, recorded in income from continuing operations, for our defined benefit

plans:

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions)

Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Recognized net actuarial loss
Amortization of prior service cost
Amortization of transition asset
Recognized (gain) loss on curtailment
Recognized loss (gain) on settlement  (1)

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2012

2011

2010

2012

2011

2010

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

$

.3
40.3
(45.9)
14.3
.4
–
–
.6

$ 9.1
24.5
(22.1)
3.1
.4
(.5)
–
–

$

.3
40.2
(45.7)
8.5
.4
–
–
–

$ 10.5
26.3
(24.9)
4.0
.4
(.5)
(.2)
(.1)

$ 19.1
32.2
(38.9)
16.2
.6
–
2.4
–

$ 8.6
23.8
(25.7)
2.3
.4
(.5)
(.9)
.4

$

–
.5
–
2.7
(4.8)
–
–
–

$ 1.3
1.7
–
1.9
(2.5)
–
–
–

$ 1.2
1.6
–
1.3
(1.6)
–
–
–

Net periodic benefit cost

$ 10.0

$ 14.5

$ 3.7

$ 15.5

$ 31.6

$ 8.4

$ (1.6) $ 2.4

$ 2.5

(1) Represented settlement events in the U.S. in 2012, and Belgium and Korea in 2010.

The following table sets forth the weighted-average assumptions used for determining net periodic cost:

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2012

2011

2010

2012

2011

2010

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

Discount rate
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
Rate of increase in future compensation levels

4.75% 4.80% 5.50% 5.24% 6.00%(1) 5.72% 3.75% 5.25% 5.50%
8.75
8.00
3.59
–

5.48
2.95

8.00
–

4.95
2.79

6.23
2.99

–
–

–
–

–
–

(1) The ADPP and BRP were remeasured on August 1, 2010 at 5.40% to reflect the freezing of benefits under those plans effective December 31, 2010.

Plan Contributions

We  make  contributions  to  our  defined  benefit  plans  sufficient  to
meet  the  minimum  funding  requirements  of  applicable  laws  and
regulations,  plus  additional  amounts,  if  any,  we  determine  to  be
appropriate. In 2013, we expect to contribute approximately $43 million
to our U.S. pension plans. We also expect to contribute approximately
$17  million  to  our  international  pension  plans,  bringing  our  total

expected  contribution  to  our  U.S.  and  international  pension  plans  to
approximately  $60  million.  This  amount  excludes  any  additional
contributions we may make using the net proceeds from the sale of the
OCP and DES businesses.

We  also  expect  to  contribute  approximately  $3  million  to  our

postretirement benefit plan in 2013.

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Future Benefit Payments

Anticipated future benefit payments, which reflect expected service

periods for eligible participants, are as follows:

(In millions)

2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018 – 2022

Pension Benefits Health Benefits

U.S. Postretirement

U.S.

Int’l

$ 44.3 $ 20.6
20.9
22.0
23.0
24.0
139.0

45.7
46.9
48.5
50.1
285.3

$ 2.8
2.2
1.6
1.1
.9
2.4

Estimated Amortization Amounts in Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss

Our  estimates  of  fiscal  year  2013  amortization  of  amounts,
including  that  of  discontinued  operations,  included  in  ‘‘Accumulated
other comprehensive loss’’ are as follows:

Pension Benefits Health Benefits

U.S. Postretirement

(In millions)

Net actuarial loss
Prior service cost (credit)
Net transition asset (obligation)

U.S.

$ 19.2 $

.4
–

Int’l

6.4
.4
(.1)

Net amount to be recognized

$ 19.6 $

6.7

$ 2.7
(4.8)
–

$(2.1)

Defined Contribution Plans

We sponsor various defined contribution plans worldwide, with the
largest  plan  being  the  Avery  Dennison  Corporation  Savings  Plan
(‘‘Savings  Plan’’),  a  401(k)  plan  covering  our  U.S.  employees.
Employees hired after December 31, 2008, who were no longer eligible
to  participate  in  our  defined  benefit  pension  plans  and  early  retiree
medical plan, received an enhanced employer matching contribution in
the  Savings  Plan  through  December  31,  2010.  Effective  January  1,
2011, we increased and made uniform our matching contribution for all
participants  in  the  Savings  Plan  in  connection  with  the  freezing  of
benefits under the ADPP and BRP effective December 31, 2010.

We recognized expense from continuing operations of $22 million,
$21.6 million, and $10.2 million in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively,
related to our contributions and match of participant contributions to the
Savings  Plan.  Prior  to  the  termination  of  the  Employee  Stock  Benefit
Trust (‘‘ESBT’’) on July 21, 2011, shares of our common stock held in
the  ESBT  were  used  to  fund  these  contributions.  Subsequent  to  the
termination of the ESBT, these contributions have been funded using
shares of our common stock held in treasury.

Other Retirement Plans

We  have  deferred  compensation  plans  which  permit  eligible
employees and directors to defer a portion of their compensation. The
compensation  voluntarily  deferred  by  the  participant,  together  with
certain  employer  contributions,  earn  specified  and  variable  rates  of
return. As of year-end 2012 and 2011, we had accrued $128.3 million
and $130.9 million, respectively, for our obligations under these plans.
These  obligations  are  funded  by  corporate-owned  life  insurance

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contracts and standby letters of credit. As of year-end 2012 and 2011,
these  obligations  were  secured  by  standby  letters  of  credit  of
$16  million.  Proceeds  from  the  insurance  policies  are  payable  to  us
upon  the  death  of  covered  participants.  The  cash  surrender  value  of
these policies, net of outstanding loans, included in ‘‘Other assets’’ in
the Consolidated Balance Sheet, was $187.4 million and $186.1 million
at year-end 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Our  deferred  compensation  (gain)  expense  was  $7.4  million,
$(4.0) million, and $4.4 million for 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. A
portion of the interest on certain of our contributions may be forfeited by
participants if their employment is terminated before age 55 other than
by reason of death or disability.

We maintain a Directors Deferred Equity Compensation Plan for our
non-employee directors, which allows them to elect to receive their cash
compensation (consisting of annual retainers and per-meeting fees) in
deferred  stock  units  (‘‘DSUs’’)  issued  under  our  stock  option  and
incentive  plan.  Dividend  equivalents,  representing  the  value  of
dividends  per  share  paid  on  shares  of  our  common  stock  and
calculated with reference to the number of DSUs held as of a quarterly
dividend  record  date,  are  credited  in  the  form  of  additional  DSUs.  A
director’s DSUs are converted into shares of our common stock upon
his or her resignation or retirement. Approximately .1 million DSUs were
outstanding, with an aggregate value of $3.1 million and $2 million as of
year-end 2012 and 2011, respectively.

NOTE 7. COMMITMENTS

Minimum annual rental commitments on operating leases having
initial  or  remaining  non-cancelable  lease  terms  of  one  year  or  more,
including those for discontinued operations, are as follows:

Year

2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018 and thereafter

(In millions)

$

66.2
42.5
31.4
20.2
12.4
38.4

Total minimum lease payments

$

211.1

Rent  expense  for  operating  leases  from  continuing  operations,
which includes maintenance and insurance costs and property taxes,
was  approximately  $76  million  in  2012,  $85  million  in  2011,  and
$85  million  in  2010.  Operating  leases  relate  primarily  to  office  and
warehouse space, and equipment for electronic data processing and
transportation.  The  terms  of  these  leases  do  not  impose  significant
restrictions or unusual obligations, except as noted below.

On  February  20,  2012,  one  of  our  subsidiaries  entered  into  a
15-year  lease  commitment  for  a  commercial  facility  located  in  the
Netherlands, to be used primarily for the European headquarters and
research  center  for  our  Pressure-sensitive  Materials  segment,  for  an
aggregate amount of approximately $60 million, which is guaranteed by
Avery Dennison Corporation. This amount was not included in the table
above  because  the  lease  is  subject  to  certain  conditions  prior  to  its
expected commencement in February 2014. We expect annual rental
payments  to  be  approximately  $3  million  to  $4  million  over  the  lease
term.

On September 9, 2005, we completed a ten-year lease financing for
a  commercial  facility  located  in  Mentor,  Ohio,  used  primarily  for  the
North  American  headquarters  and  research  center  of  our  Label  and
Packaging  Materials  division.  The  facility  consists  generally  of  land,
buildings, and equipment. We lease the facility under an operating lease
residual  value  guarantee  of
arrangement,  which  contains  a 
$31.5  million,  as  well  as  certain  obligations  with  respect  to  the
refinancing  of  the  lessor’s  debt  of  $11.5  million  (collectively,  the
‘‘Guarantee’’).  At  the  end  of  the  lease  term,  we  have  the  option  to
purchase or remarket the facility at an amount equivalent to the value of
the Guarantee. If our estimated fair value (or estimated selling price) of
the facility falls below the Guarantee, we would be required to pay the
lessor a shortfall, which is an amount equivalent to the Guarantee less
our  estimated  fair  value.  During  the  second  quarter  of  2011,  we
estimated  a  shortfall  with  respect  to  the  Guarantee  and  began  to
recognize the shortfall on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease
term. The carrying amount of the shortfall was approximately $12 million
at  December  29,  2012,  which  was  included  in  ‘‘Long-term  retirement
benefits and other liabilities.’’

Refer  to  Note  4,  ‘‘Debt  and  Capital  Leases,’’  for  capital  lease

obligations.

NOTE 8. CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings

We  are  involved  in  various  lawsuits,  claims,  inquiries,  and  other
regulatory  and  compliance  matters,  most  of  which  are  routine  to  the
nature of our business. We have accrued liabilities for matters where it is
probable  that  a  loss  will  be  incurred  and  the  amount  of  loss  can  be
reasonably  estimated.  Because  of  the  uncertainties  associated  with
claims resolution and litigation, future expense to resolve these matters
could  be  higher  than  the  liabilities  accrued  by  us;  however,  we  are
unable  to  reasonably  estimate  a  range  of  potential  expense.  If
information becomes available that allows us to reasonably estimate the
range of potential expense in an amount higher or lower than what we
have  accrued,  we  will  adjust  our  accrued  liabilities  accordingly.
inquiries,  and  other  regulatory  and
Additional 
compliance matters could arise in the future. The range of expense for
resolving any future matters will be assessed as they arise; until then, a
range of potential expense for such resolution cannot be determined.
Based  upon  current  information,  we  believe  that  the  impact  of  the
resolution  of  these  other  matters  would  not  be,  individually  or  in  the
aggregate,  material  to  our  financial  position,  results  of  operations  or
cash flows.

lawsuits,  claims, 

Environmental Matters

As of December 29, 2012, we have been designated by the U.S.
Environmental  Protection  Agency  (‘‘EPA’’)  and/or  other  responsible
state  agencies  as  a  potentially  responsible  party  (‘‘PRP’’)  at  fourteen
waste  disposal  or  waste  recycling  sites,  which  are  the  subject  of
separate investigations or proceedings concerning alleged soil and/or
groundwater contamination and for which no settlement of our liability
has been agreed. We are participating with other PRPs at such sites,
and  anticipate  that  our  share  of  cleanup  costs  will  be  determined
pursuant to remedial agreements entered into in the normal course of
negotiations with the EPA or other governmental authorities.

We have accrued liabilities for sites where it is probable that a loss
will  be  incurred  and  the  cost  or  amount  of  loss  can  be  reasonably
estimated.  These  estimates  could  change  as  a  result  of  changes  in

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

planned  remedial  actions,  remediation  technologies,  site  conditions,
the  estimated  time  to  complete  remediation,  environmental  laws  and
regulations, and other factors. Because of the uncertainties associated
with  environmental  assessment  and  remediation  activities,  future
expense  to  remediate  these  sites  could  be  higher  than  the  liabilities
accrued by us; however, we are unable to reasonably estimate a range
of potential expense. If information becomes available that allows us to
reasonably estimate the range of potential expense in an amount higher
or lower than what we have accrued, we will adjust our environmental
liabilities accordingly. In addition, we could identify additional sites for
cleanup  in  the  future.  The  range  of  expense  for  remediation  of  any
future-identified sites will be addressed as they arise; until then, a range
of expense for such remediation cannot be determined.

The activity in 2012 and 2011 related to environmental liabilities was

as follows:

(In millions)

Balance at beginning of year
(Reversals) charges, net
Payments

Balance at end of year

2012

2011

$40.6
(3.1)
(5.0)

$46.3
.4
(6.1)

$32.5

$40.6

As of December 29, 2012, approximately $10 million of the balance

was classified as short-term.

Guarantees

We  participate  in  receivable  financing  programs  with  several
financial institutions whereby advances may be requested from these
financial  institutions.  The  collection  of  the  related  receivables  is
guaranteed  by  us.  At  December  29,  2012,  the  outstanding  amount
guaranteed, 
for  discontinued  operations,  was
approximately $18 million.

including 

those 

As of December 29, 2012, Avery Dennison Corporation guaranteed
approximately  $375  million  in  lines  of  credit  with  various  financial
institutions,  and  up  to  approximately  $9  million  of  certain  of  our
subsidiaries’ obligations to their suppliers, including those that are part
of discontinued operations.

Unused  letters  of  credit  (primarily  standby)  with  various  financial
for  discontinued  operations,  were

institutions, 
approximately $94 million at December 29, 2012.

including 

those 

NOTE 9. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock and Common Stock Repurchase Program

Our  Certificate  of  Incorporation  authorizes  five  million  shares  of
$1 par value preferred stock (none outstanding), with respect to which
our  Board  of  Directors  may  fix  the  series  and  terms  of  issuance,  and
400 million shares of $1 par value voting common stock.

In  1996,  we  established  and  contributed  shares  of  our  common
stock to the ESBT to help meet our future obligations under employee
benefit and compensation plans, including stock-based compensation
plans,  401(k)  plans,  and  other  employee  benefit  plans.  The  Board  of
Directors previously authorized the issuance of up to 18 million shares
to be used for the issuance of equity awards and the funding of our other
obligations arising from various employee benefit plans. During the first
two  quarters  of  2011  and  full  year  2010,  we  released  approximately
1  million  shares  totaling  $31.4  million  and  4.3  million  shares  totaling
$163  million,  respectively,  from  the  ESBT  to  fund  a  portion  of  our

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employee  benefit  and  stock-based  compensation  obligations.  These
shares were included as ‘‘Treasury stock at cost’’ in the Consolidated
Balance  Sheets.  The  ESBT  terminated  on  July  21,  2011  upon  the
utilization  of  the  remaining  balance  of  shares  held  therein,  and  we
began  using  shares  of  our  common  stock  held  in  treasury  to  settle
exercises  of  stock  options  and  vesting  of  restricted  stock  units  and
performance units, as well as to fund contributions to the U.S. defined
contribution plan.

From  time  to  time,  our  Board  of  Directors  authorizes  us  to
repurchase  shares  of  our  outstanding  common  stock.  Repurchased
shares may be reissued under our stock option and incentive plans or
used 
In  2012,  we  repurchased
approximately 7.9 million shares of our common stock at an aggregate
cost of $235.2 million.

for  other  corporate  purposes. 

On July 26, 2012, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase
of additional shares of our common stock in the total aggregate amount
of  up  to  $400  million  (exclusive  of  any  fees,  commissions  or  other
expenses related to such purchases). As of December 29, 2012, shares
of  our  common  stock  in  the  aggregate  amount  of  approximately
$338  million  remained  authorized  for  repurchase  under  this  Board
authorization.

On  January  27,  2011,  our  Board  of  Directors  authorized  the
repurchase  of  5  million  shares  of  our  common  stock.  As  of
December 29, 2012, there were no shares remaining under this Board
authorization.

This  expense  was 

‘‘Marketing,  general  and
administrative expense’’ in the Consolidated Statements of Income. No
stock-based  compensation  cost  was  capitalized  for  the  years  ended
2012, 2011, and 2010.

included 

in 

As  of  December  29,  2012,  we  had  approximately  $48  million  of
unrecognized  compensation  expense  from  continuing  operations
related to unvested stock options, PUs, and RSUs. The unrecognized
compensation  expense  is  expected  to  be  recognized  over  the
remaining weighted-average requisite service period of approximately
two years for stock options, PUs, and RSUs.

Stock Options

Stock options granted to non-employee directors and employees
may  be  granted  at  no  less  than  100%  of  the  fair  market  value  of  our
common stock on the date of the grant. Options generally vest ratably
over  a  three-year  period  for  non-employee  directors  and  over  a
four-year  period  for  employees.  Prior  to  fiscal  year  2010,  options
granted  to  non-employee  directors  generally  vested  ratably  over  a
two-year period. Options expire ten years from the date of grant.

The fair value of our stock option awards is estimated as of the date
of  grant  using  the  Black-Scholes  option-pricing  model.  This  model
requires input assumptions for our expected dividend yield, expected
stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate and the expected option term.
The  following  assumptions  are  used  in  estimating  the  fair  value  of
granted stock options.

In December 2010, we executed the repurchase of approximately
.3 million shares of our common stock for $13.5 million, which settled in
January 2011.

Risk-free  interest  rate  is  based  on  the  52-week  average  of  the
Treasury-Bond  rate  that  has  a  term  corresponding  to  the  expected
option term.

Expected stock price volatility for options represents an average of

NOTE 10. LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

the implied and historical volatility.

Equity Awards
Stock-Based Compensation

We maintain various stock option and incentive plans and grant our
annual  stock-based  compensation  awards  to  eligible  employees  in
February  and  non-employee  directors  in  April  of  every  year.  Awards
granted  to  retirement-eligible  employees  vest  in  full  upon  retirement;
awards to these employees are accounted for as though the awards are
fully vested at the date of grant.

The stock-based compensation expense related to stock options,
performance  units  (‘‘PUs’’),  restricted  stock  units  (‘‘RSUs’’)  and
restricted stock, is based on the estimated fair value of awards expected
to  vest,  amortized  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  requisite  service
period.

Stock-based  compensation  expense  from  continuing  operations
and the total recognized tax benefit related to this expense for the years
2012, 2011, and 2010 were as follows:

(in millions)

Stock-based compensation expense
Tax benefit

2012

2011

2010

$36.3
12.6

$37.1
13.6

$31.4
11.9

Expected  dividend  yield  is  based  on  the  current  annual  dividend
divided  by  the  12-month  average  of  our  monthly  stock  price  prior  to
grant.

Expected option term is determined based on historical experience

under our stock option and incentive plan.

The  weighted-average  fair  value  per  share  of  options  granted
during 2012 was $7.08, compared to $9.45 for 2011 and $8.76 for 2010.
The  underlying  weighted-average  assumptions  used  were  as

follows:

Risk-free interest rate
Expected stock price volatility
Expected dividend yield
Expected option term

2012

2011

2010

1.82%
32.81%
3.30%

2.22%
30.70%
2.76%

2.61%
31.99%
2.51%

6.0 years

6.2 years

6.0 years

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The following table sets forth stock option information related to our stock option and incentive plans during 2012:

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Outstanding at December 31, 2011
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited or expired

Outstanding at December 29, 2012
Options vested and expected to vest at December 29, 2012
Options exercisable at December 29, 2012

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $3.8 million
in 2012, $2.9 million in 2011, and $1.9 million in 2010. Cash received by
us  from  the  exercise  of  these  stock  options  was  approximately
$10.2 million in 2012, $3.9 million in 2011, and $2.5 million in 2010. The
tax benefit associated with these exercised options was $1.3 million in
2012, $.9 million in 2011, and $.6 million in 2010. The intrinsic value of
the stock options is based on the amount by which the market value of
the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option.

Performance Units

PUs  are  granted  under  our  stock  option  and  incentive  plan  to
certain  of  our  eligible  employees.  PUs  are  payable  in  shares  of  our
common stock at the end of a three-year cliff vesting period provided
that certain performance metrics are achieved at the end of the period.
Over  the  performance  period,  the  number  of  shares  of  our  common
stock  issued  is  adjusted  upward  or  downward  based  upon  the
probability of achievement of performance metrics. The actual number
of shares issued can range from 0% to 200% of the target shares at the
time of grant.

The  following  table  summarizes  information  related  to  awarded

PUs:

Unvested at December 31, 2011
Granted at target
Vested
Forfeited/cancelled

Number of
PUs
(in thousands)

907.7
498.7
(11.3)
(393.9)

Weighted-
average
grant-date
fair value

$ 27.20
34.43
28.86
15.98

Unvested at December 29, 2012

1,001.2

$ 35.20

We  did  not  achieve  the  threshold  level  for  the  performance
objectives  established  for  the  2009-2011  performance  period,  and

Number

of options Weighted-average
exercise price

(in thousands)

11,345.7
1,572.2
(438.9)
(1,102.1)

11,376.9
10,772.5
7,821.6

$

$

$

46.27
30.56
23.26
56.99

43.93
44.58
49.14

Weighted-average
remaining
contractual life
(in years)

Aggregate
intrinsic value
(in millions)

5.67

$

12.0

5.59
5.44
4.39

$

$

28.0
25.8
15.0

accordingly, the PUs granted in 2009 were cancelled in the first quarter
of 2012.

Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock

RSUs are granted under our stock option and incentive plan and
vest  ratably  over  a  period  of  3  to  5  years  provided  that  employment
continues  through  the  applicable  vesting  date.  If  the  condition  is  not
met, unvested RSUs are generally forfeited.

Certain RSUs granted from 2005 through 2008 included dividend
equivalents in the form of additional RSUs, which are equivalent to the
amount of the dividends paid on a single share of our common stock
multiplied by the number of RSUs in the employee’s account that are
eligible to receive dividend equivalents. Starting in fiscal year 2008, we
ceased granting RSUs with dividend equivalents.

The  following  table  summarizes  information  related  to  awarded

RSUs:

Unvested at December 31, 2011
Granted
Vested
Forfeited

Number of
RSUs
(in thousands)

1,119.2
771.3
(409.7)
(128.6)

Weighted-
average
grant-date
fair value

$ 31.26
27.88
30.43
30.23

Unvested at December 29, 2012

1,352.2

$ 29.68

During  2005,  we  made  one  grant  of  30,000  shares  of  restricted
stock, which vested in two equal installments; the first in 2009 and the
second in 2012.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Cash Awards
Long-Term Incentive Units

In 2012, we began granting long-term incentive units (‘‘LTI units’’)
under  our  long-term  incentive  unit  plan  to  certain  non-executive
employees.  These  LTI  units  are  cash  awards  and  vest  ratably  over  a
four-year period. The settlement value equals the number of vested LTI
units multiplied by the average of the high and low market prices of our
common stock on the vesting date. The compensation expense from
continuing operations related to these units was $1.9 million for the year
ended December 29, 2012. This expense was included in ‘‘Marketing,
general and administrative expense’’ in the Consolidated Statements of
Income.  The  total  recognized  tax  benefit  related  to  these  units  was
$.5 million for the year ended December 29, 2012.

NOTE 11. COST REDUCTION ACTIONS

2012 Program

In  2012,  we  recorded  $57.7  million  in  restructuring  charges,
consisting  of  severance  and  related  costs  for  the  reduction  of
approximately  1,060  positions,  lease  cancellation  costs,  and  asset
impairment  charges.  Approximately  60  employees  impacted  by  this
program  remained  employed  with  us  as  of  December  29,  2012.  We
expect to complete this program in 2013.

2011 Actions

In  2011,  we  recorded  approximately  $45  million  in  restructuring
charges, including charges for discontinued operations, consisting of

severance  and  related  costs  for  the  reduction  of  approximately  910
positions, asset impairment charges, and lease cancellation costs. No
employees impacted by these actions remained employed with us as of
December 29, 2012.

Q3 2010 — Q4 2010 Actions

In the second half of 2010, we recorded approximately $10 million
in restructuring charges, including charges for discontinued operations,
consisting  of  severance  and  related  costs  for  the  reduction  of
approximately  725  positions,  asset  impairment  charges,  and  lease
cancellation costs. No employees impacted by these actions remained
employed with us as of December 31, 2011.

Q4 2008 — Q2 2010 Program

We recorded approximately $150 million in restructuring charges
(of which $105 million represented cash charges), including charges for
discontinued  operations,  over  the  period  related  to  this  restructuring
program. The program consisted of severance and related costs for the
reduction of approximately 4,350 positions, asset impairment charges,
and lease cancellation costs. No employees impacted by this program
remained employed with us as of December 31, 2011.

Severance  and  related  costs  and  lease  cancellation  costs  are
recorded  to  ‘‘Other  accrued  liabilities’’  in  the  Consolidated  Balance
Sheets. For assets that were not disposed, impairments were based on
the estimated market value of the assets.

During 2012, restructuring charges and payments/settlements, including those for discontinued operations, were as follows:

(In millions)

2012 Program
Severance and related costs
Lease cancellation costs
Asset impairment
2011 Actions
Severance and related costs
Lease cancellation costs
Q3 2010 — Q4 2010 Actions
Severance and related costs

Accrual at
December 31,
2011

Charges
(Reversals),
net

Cash
Payments

Non-cash
Impairment

Foreign
Currency
Translation

Accrual at
December 29,
2012

$

–
–
–

12.7
1.8

.2

$50.7
.1
6.9

$(30.5)
–
–

$

–
–
(6.9)

(1.1)
(.2)

(11.7)
(1.6)

–

(.2)

–
–

–

$  .5
–
–

.2
–

–

$20.7
.1
–

.1
–

–

$14.7

$56.4

$(44.0)

$(6.9)

$ .7

$20.9

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Restructuring charges and payments/settlements during 2011 were as follows:

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions)

2011
Severance and related costs
Lease cancellation costs
Asset impairment
Q3 2010 — Q4 2010
Severance and related costs
Lease cancellation costs
Q4 2008 — Q2 2010
Severance and related costs
Lease cancellation costs
Prior restructuring actions

Accrual at
January 1,
2011

Charges
(Reversals),
net

Cash
Payments

Non-cash
Impairment

Foreign
Currency
Translation

Accrual at
December 31,
2011

$

–
–
–

7.6
1.1

2.4
.6
.1

$37.4
2.9
7.0

$(24.4)
(1.1)
–

$

–
–
(7.0)

–
(.1)

(2.1)
–
.1

(7.3)
(1.0)

(1.0)
(.6)
(.2)

–
–

–
–
–

$(.3)
–
–

(.1)
–

.7
–
–

$12.7
1.8
–

.2
–

–
–
–

$11.8

$45.2

$(35.6)

$(7.0)

$ .3

$14.7

The table below shows the total amount of costs incurred by reportable segment and other businesses in connection with these restructuring
actions  for  the  periods  shown  below.  Restructuring  costs  in  continuing  operations  were  included  in  ‘‘Other  expense,  net’’  in  the  Consolidated
Statements of Income.

(In millions)

Restructuring costs by reportable segment and other businesses
Pressure-sensitive Materials
Retail Branding and Information Solutions
Other specialty converting businesses
Corporate

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

2012

2011

2010

$33.8
17.6
2.0
3.0

$19.5
19.3
.9
4.8

$ 7.8
4.3
.5
.1

$56.4

$44.5

$12.7

–

.7

6.3

$56.4

$45.2

$19.0

NOTE 12. TAXES BASED ON INCOME

Taxes based on income (loss) were as follows:

The  principal  items  accounting  for  the  difference  in  taxes  as
computed at the U.S. statutory rate, and as recorded, were as follows:

(In millions)

2012

2011

2010

2012

2011

2010

Computed tax at 35% of income before

taxes

$ 89.4

$81.5

$ 83.6

(In millions)

Current:

U.S. federal tax
State taxes
International taxes

Deferred:

U.S. federal tax
State taxes
International taxes

$ (12.4)
(1.9)
101.6

$

.6
(1.0)
79.2

$(39.2)
(6.9)
87.7

87.3

78.8

41.6

8.7
(9.3)
(0.3)

(0.9)

(9.9)
(1.4)
11.0

(14.4)
7.5
(37.5)

(.3)

(44.4)

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

$ 86.4

$78.5

$ (2.8)

Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting

from:
State taxes, net of federal tax benefit
Foreign earnings taxed at different

rates

Valuation allowance
Deferred compensation assets
U.S. federal tax credits (R&D and

low-income housing)

Tax contingencies and audit

settlements

Expiration of carryforward items
Other items, net

1.6

(2.3)

(1.3)

11.6
(25.8)
(5.5)

2.1
8.3
(5.1)

(59.4)
2.5
(7.9)

–

(4.6)

(3.8)

11.6
4.8
(1.3)

1.6
.4
(3.4)

(17.7)
.6
.6

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

$ 86.4

$78.5

$ (2.8)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated income (loss) before taxes from continuing U.S. and

international operations was as follows:

(In millions)

U.S.
International

2012

2011

2010

$(109.7)
365.2

$ (64.6)
297.5

$ (45.7)
284.7

Income from continuing operations

before taxes

$ 255.5

$232.9

$239.0

The effective tax rate for continuing operations was approximately
34% for both 2012 and 2011. The 2012 effective tax rate for continuing
operations reflected $6.2 million of benefit for the release of a valuation
allowance  on  certain  state  tax  credits  and  $10.8  million  of  expense
(included in ‘‘Foreign earnings taxed at different rates’’) related to the
accrual  of  U.S.  taxes  on  certain  foreign  earnings  expected  to  be
repatriated during 2013. Additionally, the effective tax rate for 2012 was
negatively  impacted  by  approximately  $5  million  from  the  statutory
expiration  of  federal  research  and  development  tax  credits  on
December 31, 2011. A majority of the valuation allowance releases of
$25.8 million were offset by increases to tax expense associated with
items  included  primarily  in  ‘‘State  taxes,  net  of  federal  tax  benefit,’’
‘‘Foreign  earnings  taxed  at  different  rates,’’  and  ‘‘Expiration  of
carryforward items’’ for which valuation allowances had previously been
recorded. The 2011 effective tax rate for continuing operations reflected
$8.3  million  of  expense  for  increases  in  valuation  allowances  and
$2.8 million of expense from the settlement of foreign tax audits.

The 2010 effective tax rate reflected $45.5 million of benefit from net
operating losses resulting from the local statutory write-down of certain
investments  in  Europe  due  to  a  decline  in  their  value.  The  decline  in
value established a net operating loss tax asset subject to recapture. As
a result of a legal entity restructuring, the liability for the recapture was
eliminated, causing us to recognize a discrete tax benefit in the fourth
quarter. We do not expect events of this nature to occur frequently since
the  recognition  of  the  tax  effects  of  declines  in  values  of  subsidiaries
requires specific tax planning and restructuring actions, and we have no
plans to pursue such specific actions.

The 2010 effective tax rate also reflected $17.7 million of net benefit
from normally-occurring releases and accruals of certain tax reserves,
which were in part due to reductions in our tax positions for prior years
from  settlements  with  taxing  jurisdictions  and  lapses  of  applicable
statutory  periods.  Net  operating  losses,  including  the  net  operating
losses  which  resulted  from  the  local  statutory  write-down  of  certain
investments  in  Europe  referenced  above,  may  offset  future  taxable
income, thereby lowering cash tax payments over the coming years.
On  January  2,  2013,  the  American  Taxpayer  Relief  Act  of  2012
(‘‘ATRA’’) was enacted, retrospectively extending the federal research
and  development  credit 
incurred  after
December  31,  2011  and  before  January  1,  2014.  The  ATRA  also
retroactively  extended  the  controlled  foreign  corporation  (‘‘CFC’’)
look-through rule which had expired on December 31, 2011. For periods
in  which  the  look-though  rule  is  effective,  certain  dividends,  interest,
rents, and royalties received or accrued by a CFC of a U.S. multinational
enterprise from a related CFC are excluded from U.S. federal income
tax. The retroactive effect of the extension of the CFC look-through rule
is  not  expected  to  have  a  material  impact  on  our  effective  tax  rate  or
operating  results  due  to  our  repatriation  assertions.  We  plan  to
repatriate the foreign earnings that were not subject to the look-through

for  amounts  paid  or 

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rule in 2012 and taxes on these foreign earnings will remain accrued for
future cash repatriation.

The retroactive effects of the ATRA are expected to be recognized
in the first quarter of 2013 (when the law was enacted). The renewal of
both  the  federal  research  and  development  tax  credit  and  the  CFC
look-through rule beyond 2013 is uncertain.

Income  taxes  have  not  been  provided  on  certain  undistributed
earnings  of  foreign  subsidiaries  of  approximately  $1.4  billion  and
$1.3 billion at December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively,
because the earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested. It is
not  practicable  to  estimate  the  amount  of  tax  that  would  be  payable
upon distribution of these earnings. Deferred taxes have been accrued
for  earnings  that  are  not  considered  indefinitely  reinvested.  The
repatriation  accrual  for  the  year  ended  December  29,  2012  and
December 31, 2011 was $20.3 million and $18.1 million, respectively.
Deferred income taxes reflect the temporary differences between
the  amounts  at  which  assets  and  liabilities  are  recorded  for  financial
reporting  purposes  and  the  amounts  utilized  for  tax  purposes.  The
primary components of the temporary differences that gave rise to our
deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

(In millions)

Accrued expenses not currently deductible
Net operating losses
Tax credit carryforwards
Capital loss carryforward
Postretirement and postemployment benefits
Pension costs
Inventory reserves
Other assets
Valuation allowance

Total deferred tax assets  (1)

Depreciation and amortization
Repatriation accrual
Foreign operating loss recapture
Other liabilities

Total deferred tax liabilities  (1)

Total net deferred tax assets

2012

2011

$ 80.3
357.2
118.0
6.0
107.9
146.1
12.1
2.7
(97.2)

$ 62.2
352.3
129.8
11.7
102.7
127.5
11.9
3.7
(122.8)

733.1

679.0

(166.7)
(20.3)
(136.5)
(8.6)

(168.7)
(18.1)
(119.0)
(9.8)

(332.1)

(315.6)

$ 401.0

$ 363.4

(1)

Reflected gross amount before jurisdictional netting of deferred tax assets and liabilities.

A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to
the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. When establishing
a  valuation  allowance,  we  consider  future  sources  of  taxable  income
such  as  ‘‘future  reversals  of  existing  taxable  temporary  differences,
future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and
carryforwards’’ and ‘‘tax planning strategies.’’

Net  operating  loss  carryforwards  of  foreign  subsidiaries  at
December  29,  2012  and  December  31,  2011  were  $1.14  billion  and
$1.13  billion,  respectively.  If  unused,  foreign  net  operating  losses  of
$33.5 million will expire between 2013 and 2016, and $107.9 million will
expire  after  2016.  Net  operating  losses  of  $1.0  billion  can  be  carried
forward  indefinitely.  Based  on  current  projections,  certain  indefinite-
lived foreign net operating losses may take approximately 50 years to
be fully utilized. Tax credit carryforwards of both domestic and foreign
subsidiaries  at  December  29,  2012  and  December  31,  2011  totaled
$118.0  million  and  $129.8  million,  respectively.  If  unused,  tax  credit
carryforwards  of  $4.5  million  will  expire  between  2013  and  2015,
$85.1 million will expire between 2016 and 2020, and $19.2 million will

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

expire after 2020. Tax credit carryforwards of $9.2 million can be carried
forward indefinitely. We have established a valuation allowance for the
net operating loss and credit carryforwards not expected to be utilized.
The valuation allowance at December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011
was $97.2 million and $122.8 million, respectively.

With the expiration of our tax holidays in China during 2012 and the
expected  expiration  of  our  remaining  tax  holidays  in  Bangladesh,
Thailand,  and  Vietnam  between  2013  and  2016,  tax  holidays  did  not
have a material effect on our 2012 results. The expected expiration of
remaining tax holidays is not expected to have a material effect on our
effective tax rate, operating results, or financial condition going forward.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

On  December  29,  2012,  our  unrecognized  tax  benefits  totaled
$121.6  million,  including  $82.8  million  of  unrecognized  tax  benefits
which, if recognized, would reduce the annual effective income tax rate.
As  of  December  31,  2011,  our  unrecognized  tax  benefits  totaled
$120.3  million,  including  $78.5  million  of  unrecognized  tax  benefits
which, if recognized, would reduce the annual effective income tax rate.
Where  applicable,  we  recognize  potential  accrued  interest  and
penalties  related  to  unrecognized  tax  benefits  from  our  global
operations  in  income  tax  expense.  We  recognized  an  expense  of
$5.5 million and $2.7 million in the Consolidated Statements of Income
in 2012 and 2011, respectively. We have accrued for $29.1 million and
$23.6  million  of  interest  and  penalties,  net  of  tax  benefit,  in  the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 29, 2012 and December 31,
2011, respectively.

A  reconciliation  of 

the  beginning  and  ending  amount  of

unrecognized tax benefits is set forth below:

(In millions)

2012

2011

$11  million,  primarily  as  the  result  of  cash  payments  and  closing  tax
years. We anticipate that it is reasonably possible that cash payments of
approximately $1 million relating to gross uncertain tax positions could
be paid within the next 12 months.

In addition, we made a cash payment of approximately $7 million as
a  result  of  the  settlement  of  certain  foreign  tax  audits  that  had  been
agreed with tax authorities but not finally assessed as of December 29,
2012.

NOTE 13. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The accounting policies of the segments are described in Note 1,
‘‘Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.’’ Intersegment sales are
recorded  at  or  near  market  prices  and  are  eliminated  in  determining
consolidated  sales.  We  evaluate  performance  based  on  income  from
operations  before  interest  expense  and  taxes.  General  corporate
expenses  are  also  excluded  from  the  computation  of  income  from
operations for the segments.

We do not disclose total assets by reportable segment since we do
not produce and review such information internally. We do not disclose
revenues  from  external  customers  for  each  product  because  it  is
impracticable to do so. As our reporting structure is not organized by
country,  results  by  individual  country  are  not  provided  because  it  is
impracticable to do so.

Financial information by reportable segment and other businesses

from continuing operations is set forth below.

(In millions)

2012

2011

2010

Net sales to unaffiliated customers
Pressure-sensitive Materials
Retail Branding and Information

$4,255.5 $4,260.7 $4,000.8

$120.3

$127.2

Solutions

1,534.1

1,510.0

1,534.2

Balance at beginning of year
Additions based on tax positions related to the

current year

Additions for tax position of prior years
Reductions for tax positions of prior years:

Changes in judgment
Settlements
Lapses of applicable statute

Changes due to translation of foreign currencies

15.7
.6

(5.6)
(2.3)
(4.4)
(2.7)

19.7
2.6

(2.3)
(5.5)
(19.2)
(2.2)

Balance at end of year

$121.6

$120.3

The amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits by
taxing  jurisdictions  around  the  world.  Our  estimate  of  the  potential
outcome  of  any  uncertain  tax  issue  is  subject  to  our  assessment  of
relevant risks, facts, and circumstances existing at that time. We believe
that we have adequately provided for reasonably foreseeable outcomes
related  to  these  matters.  However,  our  future  results  may  include
favorable or unfavorable adjustments to our estimated tax liabilities in
the period the assessments are made or resolved, which may impact
our effective tax rate. As of the date the 2012 financial statements are
being issued, we and our U.S. subsidiaries have completed the Internal
Revenue  Service’s  Compliance  Assurance  Process  Program  through
2011. We are subject to routine tax examinations in other jurisdictions.
With some exceptions, we are no longer subject to examinations by tax
authorities for years prior to 2006.

It is reasonably possible that, during the next 12 months, we may
realize a decrease in our gross uncertain tax positions by approximately

Other specialty converting

businesses

246.0

255.6

247.0

Net sales to unaffiliated customers

$6,035.6 $6,026.3 $5,782.0

Intersegment sales
Pressure-sensitive Materials
Retail Branding and Information

Solutions

Other specialty converting

businesses

$

74.1 $

73.1 $

67.2

4.7

6.5

3.4

5.9

2.5

5.6

Intersegment sales

$

85.3 $

82.4 $

75.3

Income (loss) from continuing

operations before taxes
Pressure-sensitive Materials
Retail Branding and Information

Solutions

Other specialty converting

businesses

Corporate expense
Interest expense

$ 362.9 $ 352.2 $ 356.6

54.5

42.7

60.2

(2.9)
(86.2)
(72.8)

3.4
(94.4)
(71.0)

(.6)
(100.9)
(76.3)

Income from continuing operations

before taxes

$ 255.5 $ 232.9 $ 239.0

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24.4

23.8

42.8

(In millions)

2012

2011

2010

Revenues in our continuing operations by geographic area are set
forth below. Revenues are attributed to geographic areas based on the
location to which the product is shipped. Export sales from the United
States to unaffiliated customers are not a material factor in our business.

Net sales to unaffiliated customers
U.S.
Europe
Asia
Latin America
Other international

$1,682.8 $1,636.1 $1,602.5
1,896.7
2,007.8
1,474.9
1,533.5
468.4
489.8
339.5
359.1

1,861.9
1,634.4
501.2
355.3

Net sales to unaffiliated customers

$6,035.6 $6,026.3 $5,782.0

Property,  plant  and  equipment,  net,  in  our  U.S.  and  international

operations are set forth below.

(In millions)

2012

2011

2010

Property, plant and equipment, net
U.S.
International

$ 340.2 $ 370.5 $ 488.4
774.5

675.3

708.9

Property, plant and equipment, net

$1,015.5 $1,079.4 $1,262.9

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions)

2012

2011

2010

Capital expenditures
Pressure-sensitive Materials
Retail Branding and Information

Solutions

Other specialty converting

businesses

Corporate

Capital expenditures

Depreciation expense
Pressure-sensitive Materials
Retail Branding and Information

Solutions

Other specialty converting

businesses

Corporate

$

63.8 $

70.0 $

54.4

$

$

7.4
1.3

5.9
1.6

3.9
1.8

96.9 $ 101.3 $ 102.9

82.1 $

85.7 $

88.5

56.7

57.9

56.5

8.5
3.2

10.4
3.8

12.7
4.0

Depreciation expense

$ 150.5 $ 157.8 $ 161.7

Other expense, net by reportable
segment and other businesses

Pressure-sensitive Materials
Retail Branding and Information

Solutions

Other specialty converting

businesses

Corporate

$

33.2 $

19.9 $

9.0

24.6

17.7

5.9
5.7

(4.7)
13.7

6.2

.8
3.6

Other expense, net

$

69.4 $

46.6 $

19.6

Other expense, net by type
Restructuring costs:

Severance and related costs
Asset impairment and lease

cancellation charges

Other items:

Indefinite-lived intangible asset

impairment charge

Gain on sale of product line
Gain on sale of investment
Loss from debt extinguishments
Loss from curtailment of domestic

pension obligations

Legal settlements
Costs associated with exiting

product lines

OCP divestiture-related costs  (1)

$

49.6 $

35.5 $

10.0

6.8

9.0

2.7

7.0
(.6)
–
–

–
–

3.9
2.7

–
(5.6)
–
.7

–
(1.2)

–
8.2

–
–
(.5)
4.0

2.5
.9

–
–

Other expense, net

$

69.4 $

46.6 $

19.6

(1)

Represents the portion in continuing operations.

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NOTE 14. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions, except per share data)

2012
Net sales
Gross profit
Income from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income
Net income (loss) per common share:

Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Net income per common share
Net income (loss) per common share, assuming dilution:

Continuing operations
Discontinued operations

Net income per common share, assuming dilution

2011
Net sales
Gross profit
Income from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income
Net income (loss) per common share:

Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Net income per common share
Net income (loss) per common share, assuming dilution:

Continuing operations
Discontinued operations

Net income per common share, assuming dilution

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

$1,483.3
387.6
46.3
(2.4)
43.9

$1,532.3
399.8
51.3
12.9
64.2

$1,487.8
392.0
38.1
20.2
58.3

$1,532.2
397.7
33.4
15.6
49.0

.44
(.02)
.42

.44
(.03)
.41

.50
.12
.62

.49
.13
.62

.38
.20
.58

.37
.20
.57

.33
.16
.49

.33
.15
.48

$1,526.5
399.5
36.9
7.9
44.8

$1,544.8
396.4
53.1
20.2
73.3

$1,500.4
366.9
35.4
14.4
49.8

$1,454.6
358.6
29.0
(6.8)
22.2

.35
.08
.43

.35
.07
.42

.50
.19
.69

.50
.19
.69

.33
.14
.47

.33
.14
.47

.27
(.06)
.21

.27
(.06)
.21

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

‘‘Other expense, net’’ is presented by type for each quarter below:

(In millions)

2012
Restructuring costs:

Severance and related costs
Asset impairment and lease cancellation charges

Other items:

Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge
Gain on sale of product line
Costs associated with exiting product lines
OCP divestiture-related costs  (1)

Other expense, net

2011
Restructuring costs:

Severance and related costs
Asset impairment and lease cancellation charges

Other items:

Gain on sale of product line
Loss from debt extinguishments
Legal settlements
OCP divestiture-related costs  (1)

Other expense, net

(1)

Represents the portion in continuing operations.

NOTE 15. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

$ 5.8
1.5

$ 9.8
.7

$17.6
1.5

$16.4
3.1

–
–
–
.4

–
(.6)
–
1.6

–
–
2.1
.7

7.0
–
1.8
–

$ 7.7

$11.5

$21.9

$28.3

$ 2.7
3.3

$ 7.2
.1

$14.6
.3

$11.0
5.3

–
–
(1.7)
–

–
–
–
1.0

–
–
.5
2.7

(5.6)
.7
–
4.5

$ 4.3

$ 8.3

$18.1

$15.9

The following table provides the assets and liabilities carried at fair value, measured on a recurring basis, as of December 29, 2012:

(In millions)

Assets

Available for sale securities
Derivative assets

Liabilities

Derivative liabilities

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Other
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Total

$18.6
10.0

$9.3
–

$ 9.3
10.0

$ 3.8

$1.0

$ 2.8

$

$

–
–

–

The following table provides the assets and liabilities carried at fair value, measured on a recurring basis, as of December 31, 2011:

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Other
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Total

$12.4
6.5

$4.2
–

$ 8.2
6.5

$18.6

$2.9

$15.7

$

$

–
–

–

(In millions)

Assets

Available for sale securities
Derivative assets

Liabilities

Derivative liabilities

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Available for sale securities include fixed income securities (primarily U.S. government and corporate debt securities) measured at fair value
using quoted prices/bids and a money market fund measured at fair value using net asset value. As of December 29, 2012, available for sale securities
of $.9 million and $17.7 million were included in ‘‘Cash and cash equivalents’’ and ‘‘Other current assets,’’ respectively, in the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. As of December 31, 2011, available for sale securities of $1.4 million and $11 million were included in ‘‘Cash and cash equivalents’’ and
‘‘Other current assets,’’ respectively, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivatives that are exchange-traded are measured at fair value using
quoted market prices and are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Derivatives measured based on inputs that are readily available in
public markets are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements

Long-lived assets with carrying amounts totaling $4.4 million were written down to their fair value of $1.3 million, resulting in an impairment
charge of $3.1 million during 2011, which was included in ‘‘Other expense, net’’ in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Of the $1.3 million,
$1.1 million was primarily based on Level 2 inputs and $.2 million was primarily based on Level 3 inputs. These assets were in both reportable
segments and other specialty converting businesses.

Long-lived assets with carrying amounts totaling $3.4 million were written down to their fair value of $2.4 million, resulting in an impairment
charge of $1.0 million during 2010, which was included in ‘‘Other expense, net’’ in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The $2.4 million fair value
write-down was based on Level 2 inputs. These assets were in both reportable segments and other specialty converting businesses.

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STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The  consolidated  financial  statements  and  accompanying  information  were  prepared  by  and  are  the  responsibility  of  management.  The
statements were prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and, as such, include amounts
that are based on management’s best estimates and judgments.

Oversight of management’s financial reporting and internal accounting control responsibilities is exercised by the Board of Directors, through the
Audit Committee, which is comprised solely of independent directors. The Committee meets periodically with financial management, internal auditors
and the independent registered public accounting firm to obtain reasonable assurance that each is meeting its responsibilities and to discuss matters
concerning auditing, internal accounting control and financial reporting. The independent registered public accounting firm and our internal audit
department have free access to meet with the Audit Committee without management’s presence.

MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Management  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  as  such  term  is  defined  in
Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) or 15(d)-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the chief executive officer and
chief financial officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in
Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our evaluation
under  the  framework  in  Internal  Control  –  Integrated  Framework,  management  has  concluded  that  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  was
effective as of December 29, 2012. Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 29,
2012 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included
herein.

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Dean A. Scarborough
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer

Mitchell R. Butier
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION:

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income,
shareholders’ equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Avery Dennison Corporation and its subsidiaries at
December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 29, 2012 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company
maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal
Control  –  Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO).  The  Company’s
management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of
the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying ‘‘Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial
Reporting.’’ Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting
based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of
the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit
of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits
also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable
basis for our opinions.

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

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

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Other Information

We are including, as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for fiscal year 2012 filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission  (‘‘SEC’’),  certificates  of  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  and
Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and we submitted to the New York Stock
Exchange  (‘‘NYSE’’)  our  annual  written  affirmation  on  April  26,  2012,
along with the Chief Executive Officer’s certificate that he is not aware of
any violation by the Company of NYSE’s corporate governance listing
standards.

A copy of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC,
will be furnished to shareholders and interested investors free of charge
upon written request to the Secretary of the Company. Copies may also
be  downloaded  from  the  ‘‘Investors’’  section  of  our  website  at
www.averydennison.com.

Corporate Headquarters
Avery Dennison Corporation
Miller Corporate Center
150 North Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, California 91103
Phone: (626) 304-2000
Fax: (626) 792-7312

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 7090
Pasadena, California 91109-7090

Stock and Dividend Data

Common shares of Avery Dennison are listed on the NYSE.

Ticker symbol: AVY

Market Price  (1)
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter

2012

2011

High

Low

High

Low

$31.03
32.42
32.04
34.97

$27.15
26.38
27.22
29.55

$42.40
43.11
39.59
28.77

$38.78
36.33
25.06
23.97

(1) Prices shown represent the highest and lowest closing prices during the period.

Dividends per Common Share
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter

Total

2012

2011

$

.27
.27
.27
.27

$

.25
.25
.25
.25

$ 1.08

$ 1.00

Number of shareholders of record as of year-end

6,745

7,181

Corporate
Information

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Los Angeles, California

Transfer Agent — Registrar
Computershare Trust Co., N.A.
P. O. Box 43078
Providence, Rhode Island 02940-3078
(877) 498-8861
(800) 952-9245 (TDD/TTY)
www.computershare.com/investor

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held at 1:30 p.m. on
April 25, 2013 in the Miller Corporate Center, 150 North Orange Grove
Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91103.

The DirectSERVICE(cid:4) Investment Program

Shareholders  of  record  may  reinvest  their  cash  dividends  in
additional  shares  of  Avery  Dennison  common  stock  at  market  price.
Investors may also invest optional cash payments of up to $12,500 per
month  in  Avery  Dennison  common  stock  at  market  price.  Avery
Dennison  investors  not  yet  participating  in  the  program,  as  well  as
brokers and custodians who hold Avery Dennison common stock for
clients,  may  obtain  a  copy  of  the  program  by  writing  to  The
DirectSERVICE(cid:4) 
c/o  Computershare
Trust  Co.,  Inc.  (include  a  reference  to  Avery  Dennison  in  the
correspondence), P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078, calling
(877) 
at
http://www.computershare.com/investor.

Investment 

498-8861, 

Program, 

website 

logging 

onto 

their 

or 

Direct Deposit of Dividends

Avery Dennison shareholders may receive their quarterly dividend
payments by direct deposit into their checking or savings accounts. For
more information, call Computershare Trust Co. at (877) 498-8861.

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