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Avery Dennison Corporation

207 Goode Avenue

Glendale, California 91203

www.averydennison.com

Avery 
Dennison 
Corporation
2013 
Annual 
Report

Sustainable 
performance

Visit www.averydennison.com  

to learn more about how our  

businesses are creating sustainable 

value by finding solutions for  

unmet customer needs. 

Investor Information 

Available at 

www.investors.averydennison.com  

Send inquiries via e-mail to 

investorcom@averydennison.com

Career Opportunities

Learn more about the  

Avery Dennison difference at  

www.averydennison.com/careers

Company Websites include: 

www.averydennison.com 

www.label.averydennison.com  

www.graphics.averydennison.com 

www.tapes.averydennison.com 

www.rbis.averydennison.com 

www.rfid.averydennison.com

www.vancive.averydennison.com 

In support of our commitment to 

sustainability, the paper for this 

annual report is certified by the 

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), 

which promotes environmentally 

responsible, socially beneficial and 

economically viable management 

of the world’s forests. 

 
 Table of 
Contents

Financial Highlights 

Letter to Shareholders 

Businesses at a Glance 

Directors and Officers 

Financial Information 

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2

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9

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Visit www.averydennison.com to  

learn more about how our businesses 

are creating sustainable value by finding 

solutions for unmet customer needs. 

Financial 
Highlights

$1.14

DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE

2013 dividends totaled $1.14 per 
common share, an increase of 6%  
over 2012. We returned a total of $396 
million to shareholders in 2013 through 
dividends and the repurchase of 6.6 
million shares of our common stock. 

$244.3

2013

Other†
5%

Latin  
America  
8%

U.S.  
25%

$6.1

2013

$5.9

2012

$5.8

2011

Asia  
30%

Western 
Europe  
23%

Eastern 
Europe  
and MENA 
9%

REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHY 

†Canada, South Africa, and Australia

Net sales in emerging markets (Latin America, Asia, Eastern Europe and 
The Middle East/North Africa) totaled $2.9 billion in 2013 and represented 
47% of our annual revenues.

$157.6

$141.7

2012

2011

$229.7

2011

$330.3

2013

$302.9

2012

$244.3

$330.3

INCOME FROM  
CONTINUING OPERATIONS 

FREE CASH FLOW  
IN MILLIONS 

Income from continuing operations  
was $244.3 million, or $2.44 per share, 
assuming dilution, a 55% increase  
over 2012. 

Free cash flow* of $330.3 million allowed us to reduce debt, increase  
our quarterly dividend and repurchase 6.6 million outstanding shares of 
our common stock. We also received approximately $390 million in net 
proceeds from the July 2013 sale of our Office and Consumer Products 
and Designed and Engineered Solutions businesses, part of which we 
used to make a discretionary contribution to our pension plans and a 
charitable contribution to the Avery Dennison Foundation.

$6.1

NET SALES FROM CONTINUING 
OPERATIONS IN BILLIONS 

Net sales from continuing operations increased 
approximately 5% over 2012 on both a reported 
and an organic basis.* 

Chart scales are approximate.

* Free cash flow and organic sales change are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for 
definitions of and qualifications for these measures, as well as reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.     

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Letter to 
Shareholders

Dear Fellow Shareholders: 

I’m pleased to report that Avery Dennison delivered another 

solid financial performance in 2013, as we made excellent 

progress toward our long-term strategic and financial goals.

For the second consecutive year, we recorded a double- 

digit increase in earnings per share (EPS), driven by strong 

organic sales growth, continued productivity gains (including 

the impact of the restructuring program we began in 2012), 

and accretion from share repurchases. Once again we 

generated strong free cash flow, which enabled us to 

repurchase 6.6 million shares of our outstanding common 

stock and increase our quarterly dividend. In addition, we 

completed the sale of Office and Consumer Products and 

Designed and Engineered Solutions in mid-2013, which 

yielded approximately $390 million in net proceeds.

The sale marked a major milestone in the transformation of Avery Dennison. 

Several years of reshaping our portfolio and reorganizing our businesses have 

created a focused enterprise with a new baseline for our underlying cost 

structure, substantially improved operations and greater capital efficiency.  

As a result, we are on track to meet our targets for 2012-2015 sales and  

earnings growth and free cash flow (available in our investor presentation at 

www.investors.averydennison.com), and are well positioned to deliver growth 

and increased economic value over the long term.  

We have several reasons to be confident. First and foremost, we have significant 

competitive advantages. Our core businesses, Pressure-sensitive Materials (PSM) 

and Retail Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS), are industry leaders with 

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high relative market share, economies of scale, strong innovation capabilities  

and leading positions in emerging markets.  

Our employees provide us with two more competitive advantages – our deep 

understanding of markets and customers, and nearly 80 years of technical 

expertise. They are uniquely equipped to offer powerful insights and collaborate 

with customers in developing products and solutions that meet their needs. In 

addition, they are superb manufacturers; we ended the year operating at some of 

the highest levels of reliability, quality and safety in our history. Our employees 

helped us advance our leadership in 2013, and I thank them for another great year.

Pressure-sensitive Materials 

The Materials Group in our PSM segment delivered strong sales growth, even in 

economically challenged regions. We are the leading manufacturer of self-adhesive 

film and paper label materials, and a strong competitor in high-performance tapes 

and graphics and reflective materials. The global market for pressure-sensitive 

materials is large and growing, with many opportunities to help users of older 

wet-glue label technology evolve to our newer materials, which offer many design 

options, more varied and vivid printing, and higher application speeds. 

We plan to continue to use our strong customer relationships and expertise to 

accelerate innovation and drive top-line growth. Over the past three years, the 

Materials Group has launched more than 40 new products to address the needs 

of companies in end-markets such as food and beverage, home and personal 

care, and pharmaceuticals. In fact, more than one-third of our sales growth in 

2013 came from innovation projects launched since 2011.

We also intend to maintain PSM’s excellent profit improvement trajectory.  

While we achieved operating margin at the high end of PSM’s long-term target 

range in 2013, we are continuing to drive productivity improvements and 

reductions in material and manufacturing costs. We are investing for future 

growth and productivity as well, with plans to add new assets in Asia and 

consolidate graphics operations in Europe.

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Letter to Shareholders

RBIS 

RBIS delivered another year of solid sales growth and margin expansion in 2013, 

and is on track to achieve its targets for 2015. 

RBIS is a unique provider of end-to-end solutions for the apparel industry,  

with branding solutions such as graphic tags, packaging, labeling and 

embellishments, and information management solutions, including inventory 

tracking and routing, price management, loss prevention and brand protection. 

As the clear industry leader in terms of scale, global presence, and breadth of 

product offerings, we create value by helping brand owners and retailers more 

effectively present their brands and simplify the complex processes of their 

fragmented, dispersed supply chains.

We are gaining share in the core business with key global apparel brands and  

in new and emerging markets. We are also driving the growth of two powerful 

innovations: exterior embellishment technology, which offers designers a  

more creative alternative to traditional screen printing, and radio-frequency 

identification (RFID).

We are the global leaders in RFID-based inventory and loss prevention solutions 

for apparel retailers, serving more customers with more systems in place than  

all other providers combined. Last year we increased RFID sales by 24%, and  

we expect growth to continue. According to RFID expert Dr. William Hardgrave, 

founder of the RFID Research Center at Auburn University, 20 of the top 30 U.S. 

retailers are now testing or already using RFID, and several European retailers are 

installing new systems as well. Retailers are also starting to use RFID to develop 

“omni-channel” marketing, which combines online and in-store shopping to 

improve consumers’ overall experience. These are early steps in the development 

of the “Internet of Things,” in which billions of RFID-connected objects 

communicate with one another and operate with minimal human intervention.  

RBIS has made excellent progress on operating efficiency and productivity. We 

have reduced our manufacturing square footage by nearly 20% since 2011, and 

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at the same time increased service reliability levels to an all-time high while 

reducing customer complaints to an all-time low.

Key investments in RBIS include RFID and heat transfer assets to support  

the growth and productivity of these innovations. We also have increased our  

digital printing capacity by 60% over the past two years, which is enabling us  

to meet customer requirements for faster turnaround times with higher quality, 

consistency and efficiency. We now produce over one third of our graphic tags 

and labels digitally, and aim to exceed 50% by the end of 2015.

Sustainability and Value Creation  

Avery Dennison has made substantial progress in becoming more sustainable, 

with greener operations and products, enhanced workplace environments and 

improved profitability. More important is our recognition that sustainability is a 

form of value creation that can contribute to our long-term financial performance. 

Not only is becoming more sustainable the right thing to do, it is the smart  

thing. Manufacturing more efficiently uses less material and creates less waste, 

reducing our environmental impact as well as our costs. Teams of engaged 

employees are more productive and creative, and make their workplaces more 

profitable. As competition increases for natural resources – including the wood 

pulp, petroleum and chemicals from which we manufacture our products – using 

renewable resources and finding lower-impact alternatives now can help ensure 

access to materials in the future. And as consumers take to social media to 

express their concern about the origin and composition of the products they 

purchase and the conditions in which they are manufactured, all companies will 

need to become more transparent about their supply chains. 

That is why we are taking the lead on responsibly sourcing materials, particularly 

paper. We are increasing the amount of Forest Stewardship Council-certified 

paper we purchase. With our scale and efficiencies, we are able to offer FSC-

based materials at prices comparable to those of conventional constructions  

and influence the entire labeling and packaging industry. We also are working 

with our customers in the apparel industry to ensure that they recognize our  

high standards for workplace safety and other conditions around the world.

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Letter to Shareholders

Most important of all, sustainability is stimulating a great deal of innovation.  

New products such as thinner label materials, new adhesive formulations that 

enable PET plastic recycling, and heat transfer technology for exterior 

embellishments have less impact on the planet than the products they replace, 

and can have impact far beyond their direct uses by making recycling easier  

and more cost-effective.

Sustainability is a logical extension of our vision to help customers make brands 

more inspiring and the world more intelligent. And it is consistent with a basic 

economic truth: businesses are created to provide solutions for unmet needs.  

If we innovate to meet a societal need, we will reap the business benefit for 

shareholders. Viewing our enterprise through the lens of sustainability is pointing 

us toward new ways to advance our leadership and create long-term value.

Transitions

This April, Director John Cardis will retire from the Avery Dennison board of 

directors after 10 years of service. John has provided the board with financial 

expertise and a measured voice of reason on all matters, and I wish him  

the very best.

Sustainable Performance

Two years ago, we made specific commitments to investors on our financial 

strength, cost and capital discipline, and growth. With a second year of solid 

financial performance, we have made excellent progress. Our goal is to continue 

to deliver on these commitments in 2014. 

Thank you for your investment in Avery Dennison.

Dean A. Scarborough

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

MARCH 7, 2014

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Businesses  
at a Glance

SEGMENT

Pressure-sensitive Materials

BUSINESS

2013 SALES IN MILLIONS  PERCENT OF SALES*

VALUE

Materials Group

$4,455 

73%

GLOBAL BRAND
Avery Dennison® 

The technologies and materials of our Pressure-
sensitive Materials businesses enhance brands’ 
shelf, store and street appeal; inform shoppers 
of ingredients; protect brand security; improve 
operational efficiency; and provide visual 
information that enhances safety 

PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS

Pressure-sensitive labeling materials; packaging 
materials and solutions; roll-fed sleeve; 
performance polymer adhesives and engineered 

SEGMENT

Retail Branding and Information Solutions

BUSINESS

2013 SALES IN MILLIONS  PERCENT OF SALES*

VALUE

Retail Branding and  
Information Solutions

$1,611 

GLOBAL BRANDS
Avery Dennison®
Monarch® 

26%

RBIS provides intelligent, creative, and 
sustainable solutions that elevate brands and 
accelerate performance through the global  
retail supply chain 

PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS

Creative services; brand embellishments; graphic 
tickets; tags and labels; sustainable packaging; 
inventory visibility and loss prevention solutions; 

OTHER

Other specialty converting businesses

BUSINESS

2013 SALES IN MILLIONS  PERCENT OF SALES*

VALUE

Vancive Medical Technologies

$74 

GLOBAL BRAND
Vancive Medical Technologies™

1%

Vancive Medical Technologies delivers advanced 
medical tapes, films and technologies with its 
partners to help improve the patient experience, 
accelerate operational efficiencies, and manage 
the costs of providing quality patient care and 
improving outcomes

*Percentage of sales calculations exclude sales from discontinued operations.

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films; graphic imaging media; reflective 
materials; pressure-sensitive tapes  
for automotive, building and construction; 
electronics and industrial applications; diaper 
tapes and closures

MARKET SEGMENTS

Food; beverage; wine and spirits; home and 
personal care products; pharmaceuticals; 
durables; fleet vehicle/automotive; architectural/
retail; promotional/advertising; traffic;  
safety; transportation original equipment 

manufacturing; personal care; electronics; 
building and construction

CUSTOMERS

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

WEBSITES

www.label.averydennison.com
www.graphics.averydennison.com
www.tapes.averydennison.com

LEADER
Donald A. Nolan,  
President, Materials Group

data management services; price tickets; printers 
and scanners; radio-frequency identification 
(RFID) inlays; fasteners; brand protection and 
security solutions

MARKET SEGMENTS

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

CUSTOMERS

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

WEBSITES

www.rbis.averydennison.com
www.rfid.averydennison.com

LEADER
R. Shawn Neville,  
President,  
Retail Branding and Information Solutions

PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS

Skin-contact adhesives; surgical, wound care, 
ostomy and securement products; medical 
barrier films; wearable sensor technology

MARKET SEGMENTS

Medical and healthcare

WEBSITE

www.vancive.averydennison.com

CUSTOMERS

Medical products and device manufacturers

LEADER
Howard Kelly,  
Vice President and General Manager,  
Vancive Medical Technologies

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

R. Shawn Neville 
President,  
Retail Branding and  
Information Solutions 

Donald A. Nolan 
President,  
Materials Group 

COMPANY LEADERSHIP

Dean A. Scarborough 
Chairman, President and  
Chief Executive Officer 

Mitchell R. Butier 
Senior Vice President and  
Chief Financial Officer

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

Anne Hill 
Senior Vice President and  
Chief Human Resources and  
Communications Officer 

Richard W. Hoffman 
Senior Vice President and  
Chief Information Officer 

Directors  
and Officers

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

Bradley A. Alford 1, 4 
Retired Chairman and  
Chief Executive Officer,  
Nestlé USA, 
a food and beverage company 

Anthony K. Anderson 2 
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 

Charles H. Noski 2, 3 
Retired Vice Chairman,  
Bank of America Corporation, 
a global financial services firm 

David E. I. Pyott LID, 1, 4 
Chairman 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 1 
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

LID: 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 

28 

33 

65

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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 28, 2013 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 currency exchange rates and other risks associated with foreign operations; integration of
acquisitions and completion of potential 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;  data  security  breaches;  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. We assume no duty to update these forward-looking statements to reflect

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

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Avery Dennison Corporation

 2013 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
(Loss) 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

(Loss) income per common share from discontinued

operations

(Loss) 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)

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

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 and amortization expense  (4)
Research and development expense  (4)

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

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009 (1)

Dollars

%

Dollars

%

Dollars

%

Dollars

%

Dollars

%

$6,140.0 100.0 $5,863.5 100.0 $5,844.9 100.0 $5,604.8 100.0 $5,020.4 100.0
24.4
21.0

1,223.6
1,054.8

1,528.2
1,148.9

1,637.7
1,179.0

1,466.4
1,145.9

1,475.3
1,139.4

26.7
19.2

25.2
19.5

26.2
20.4

26.1
19.6

–
–
1.0
59.0
.6
36.6
5.9
363.1
1.9
118.8
244.3
4.0
(28.5) N/A
3.5
215.8

–
72.9
68.8
237.6
80.0
157.6

–
1.2
1.2
4.1
1.4
2.7
57.8 N/A
3.7

215.4

–
71.1
51.6
213.2
71.5
141.7

–
1.2
.9
3.6
1.2
2.4
48.4 N/A
3.3

190.1

2013

2012

2011

–
76.6
18.7
225.2
(8.4)
233.6
83.3
316.9

2010

–
1.4
.3
4.0
(.1)
4.2
N/A
5.7

16.6
832.0
1.7
85.3
161.9
3.2
(910.4) (18.1)
(1.7)
(824.4) (16.4)
77.7 N/A
(746.7) (14.9)

(86.0)

2009

$

2.48

$

1.54

$

1.34

$

2.21

$ (7.96)

2.44

(.29)

(.28)
2.19
2.16
1.14

98.4

100.1
$ 15.51
50.48
34.92 to
50.65

$ 536.4
922.5
4,610.6
950.6
1,027.5
1,492.2

26,000

$ 204.3
96.0

1.52

.56

.56
2.10
2.08
1.08

1.33

.46

.45
1.80
1.78
1.00

2.19

.79

.78
3.00
2.97
0.80

(7.96)

.75

.75
(7.21)
(7.21)
1.22

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

$ 211.0
98.6

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

$ 220.0
93.8

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

$ 220.5
84.5

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

$ 234.7
77.2

32.7%
13.9
9.3

33.7%
13.4
9.1

33.5%
11.1
7.6

(3.7)%
21.6
12.8

9.4%

(55.7)
(20.6)

(1) Results for 2009 reflected a 53-week period.
(2) Included pretax charges for severance and related costs, asset impairment, lease and other contract cancellation charges, and other items.
(3) Amounts for 2012 and 2011 are related to continuing operations only.
(4) Amounts and rates related to continuing operations only.

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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:1) Stock Index, the average return (weighted by market capitalization) of the S&P 500(cid:1) 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, 2013.

Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return
as of December 31, 2013

Avery Dennison Corp

S&P 500 Index

Industrials and Materials (Weighted Average)

Industrials and Materials (Median)

$300

$250

$200

$150

$100

$280

$255

$228

$180

$50
12/31/2008

Total Return Analysis  (1)

12/31/2009

12/31/2010

12/31/2011

12/31/2012

27FEB201422570077
12/31/2013

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

12/31/2008

12/31/2009

12/31/2010

12/31/2011

12/31/2012

12/31/2013

$100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0

$116.71
126.47
136.06
129.13

$138.54
145.55
182.52
161.69

$ 96.77
148.59
172.36
152.62

$122.03
172.34
201.23
182.51

$179.93
228.13
279.80
255.11

(1) Assumes $100 invested on December 31, 2008 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 management’s views
on our financial condition and results of operations, and should be read
in  conjunction  with 
the  accompanying  Consolidated  Financial
Statements and notes thereto. 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

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 financial measures we use to provide additional information
concerning 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.
Based  upon  feedback  from  our  investors  and  financial  analysts,  we
believe  that  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. 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 performance, as well as to facilitate comparison
to the results of 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 in this MD&A:
(cid:129) Organic  sales  change  refers  to  the  increase  or  decrease  in
sales excluding the estimated impact of currency translation,
product  line  exits,  acquisitions  and  divestitures,  and,  where
applicable,  the  extra  week  in  the  fiscal  year.  The  estimated
impact  of  currency  translation  is  calculated  on  a  constant
currency basis, with prior period results translated at current
period  average  exchange  rates  to  exclude  the  effect  of
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 to period.

(cid:129) Free  cash  flow  refers  to  cash  flow  from  operations,  less
payments  for  property,  plant  and  equipment,  software  and

other deferred charges, plus proceeds from sale of property,
plant  and  equipment,  plus  (minus)  net  proceeds  from  sales
(purchases) of investments, plus discretionary contributions to
pension plans and charitable contribution to Avery Dennison
Foundation 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  (e.g.,  cash 
from
flow 
discontinued operations, taxes, and transaction costs).

(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  to
assess  our  working  capital  (deficit)  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  that  may  increase  the  volatility  of  the  working
capital as a percent of sales from period to period. Additionally,
the  excluded  items  are  not  significantly  influenced  by  our
day-to-day activities managed at the operating level and may
not reflect the underlying trends in our operations.

(cid:129) Net debt to EBITDA ratio refers to total debt less cash and cash
equivalents, divided by EBITDA, which refers to earnings from
continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization.  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

Normally, each fiscal year consists of 52 weeks, but every fifth or
sixth fiscal year consists of 53 weeks. Our 2013, 2012, and 2011 fiscal
years  consisted  of  52-week  periods  ending  December  28,  2013,
December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Divestitures

On  January  29,  2013,  we  entered  into  an  agreement  to  sell  our
Office and Consumer Products (‘‘OCP’’) and Designed and Engineered
Solutions  (‘‘DES’’)  businesses  to  CCL  Industries  Inc.  (‘‘CCL’’).  On
July  1,  2013,  we  completed  the  sale  for  a  total  purchase  price  of
$500 million ($481.2 million, net of cash provided) and entered into an
amendment  to  the  purchase  agreement,  which,  among  other  things,
increased  the  target  net  working  capital  amount  and  amended
provisions related to employee matters and indemnification.

The sale resulted in a loss, net of tax, of $16 million in 2013.
We continue to be subject to indemnification provisions, including
for  breaches  of  certain  representations,  warranties,  and  covenants
under the terms of the purchase agreement. In addition, the tax liability
associated with the sale is subject to completion of tax return filings in
the jurisdictions in which the OCP and DES businesses operated. Prior

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Condition and Results of Operations

to  this  divestiture,  the  OCP  business  was  reported  as  a  reportable
segment  and  the  DES  business  was  included  in  our  other  specialty
converting businesses.

Sales

Our  sales  from  continuing  operations  increased  5%  on  both  a
reported  and  organic  basis  in  2013  compared  to  2012  due  to  higher
volume.

In 2012, sales remained approximately the same as prior year as
the increase in sales on an organic basis was offset by the unfavorable
impact  of  foreign  currency  translation.  On  an  organic  basis,  sales  in
2012 increased 4% due to higher volume.

2013

2012

2011

2011 Actions

including  charges 

In  2011,  we  recorded  approximately  $44  million  in  restructuring
charges,  net  of  reversals, 
for  discontinued
operations, consisting of 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.

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

2013

2012

2011

Estimated change in sales due to
Organic sales change
Foreign currency translation

Reported sales change  (1)

(1) Totals may not sum due to rounding.

5%
–

5%

4%
(3)

–%

2%
3

activities

$ 320.1

$513.4

$ 422.7

Purchases of property, plant and

equipment

(129.2)

(99.2)

(109.6)

4% Purchases of software and other

deferred charges

(52.2)

(59.1)

(26.0)

Income from Continuing Operations

Income from continuing operations increased from approximately
$158 million in 2012 to approximately $244 million in 2013. Major factors
affecting  the  change  in  income  from  continuing  operations  in  2013
compared to 2012 included:

Positive factors:

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

restructuring actions

(cid:129) Higher volume
(cid:129) Gain on sale of assets
(cid:129) Lower restructuring costs
(cid:129) Lower interest expense

Offsetting factors:

(cid:129) Higher employee-related costs
(cid:129) Higher provision for income taxes
(cid:129) Charitable contribution to Avery Dennison Foundation

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

Cost Reduction Actions
2012 Program

In 2013, we recorded $40.3 million in restructuring charges, net of
reversals, related to the restructuring program we initiated in 2012 (the
‘‘2012 Program’’), which consisted of severance and related costs for
the reduction of approximately 1,400 positions, lease and other contract
cancellation costs, and asset impairment charges.

In 2012, we recorded $56.4 million in restructuring charges, net of
reversals, related to our 2012 Program, which consisted of severance
and  related  costs  for  the  reduction  of  approximately  1,060  positions,
lease cancellation costs, and asset impairment charges.

We have achieved in excess of $100 million in annualized savings
from  this  program.  Approximately  $75  million  and  approximately
$20 million in savings related to our 2012 Program were realized in 2013
and  2012,  respectively.  Incremental  savings  of  more  than  $20  million
related to our 2012 Program are expected to be realized in 2014.

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Proceeds from sale of property, plant

and equipment

Sales (purchases) of investments, net
Plus: charitable contribution to Avery

Dennison Foundation utilizing
proceeds from divestitures
Plus: discretionary pension plan

contributions utilizing proceeds
from divestitures

Plus (minus): divestiture-related

payments and free cash outflow
(inflow) from discontinued
operations, net

38.7
.1

10.0

50.1

4.2
(6.7)

4.6
.3

–

–

–

–

92.7

(49.7)

(62.3)

Free cash flow

$ 330.3

$302.9

$ 229.7

Free cash flow in 2013 increased compared to 2012 primarily due
to higher operating income and lower pension contributions (excluding
discretionary  pension  plan  contributions  utilizing  proceeds  from
divestitures),  partially  offset  by  buildup  in  inventory  levels  to  support
higher  sales,  higher  payments  for  taxes,  as  well  as  higher  incentive
compensation paid in 2013 for the 2012 performance year.

Free  cash  flow  in  2012  increased  compared  to  2011  due  to
increased  focus  on  working  capital  management,  higher  net  income
and  lower  incentive  compensation  paid  in  2012  for  the  2011
performance year, partially offset by the timing of accounts receivable
from sales in late fourth quarter 2012.

See ‘‘Analysis of Results of Operations’’ and ‘‘Liquidity’’ for more

information.

Outlook

Certain factors that we believe may contribute to results for 2014

compared to results for 2013 are described below.

We expect organic sales growth of 3% to 5% in 2014.
The  extra  week  in  our  2014  fiscal  year  is  anticipated  to  increase

sales and to have a modest positive impact on earnings.

We expect earnings to increase in 2014.
We estimate cash restructuring costs of approximately $45 million

in 2014.

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

We expect our annual effective tax rate in 2014 to be comparable to
2013; however, 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.

We anticipate our capital and software expenditures in 2014 to be

Marketing, General and Administrative Expense

Marketing, general and administrative expense increased in 2013
compared  to  2012  due  to  higher  employee-related  costs  and
investments in growth, partially offset by benefits from restructuring.

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

approximately $185 million.

ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Income from Continuing Operations Before Taxes
(In millions)

2013

2012

2011

Net sales
Cost of products sold

Gross profit
Marketing, general and

administrative expense

Interest expense
Other expense, net

Income from continuing

$6,140.0
4,502.3

$5,863.5
4,335.3

$5,844.9
4,369.6

1,637.7

1,528.2

1,475.3

1,179.0
59.0
36.6

1,148.9
72.9
68.8

1,139.4
71.1
51.6

operations before taxes

$ 363.1

$ 237.6

$ 213.2

As a Percent of Sales
Gross profit
Marketing, general and

administrative expense

Income from continuing

operations before taxes

Sales

%

%

%

26.7

19.2

5.9

26.1

19.6

4.1

25.2

19.5

3.6

In  2013,  sales  grew  approximately  5%  on  both  a  reported  and

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 due to higher volume.

Gross Profit Margin

Gross profit margin in 2013 improved compared to 2012 primarily
reflecting  benefits  from  productivity  initiatives,  including  restructuring
savings, and higher volume, partially offset by changes in product mix
and  higher  employee-related  costs.  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 2012 improved compared to 2011 primarily
reflecting  benefits  from  productivity  initiatives,  including  restructuring
savings, and higher volume, 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.

organic basis compared to the prior year due to higher volume.

obligation

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased approximately $14 million in 2013 as a
result of the senior notes we issued in April 2013 having a lower interest
rate and fees than our senior notes which matured and were repaid in
January  2013,  and  our  repayment  in  the  second  half  of  2013  of
borrowings from outstanding commercial paper issuances utilizing net
proceeds from divestitures. Interest expense increased approximately
$2 million in 2012 compared to 2011 due primarily to higher foreign debt
balances during 2012.

Other Expense, net
(In millions)

Other expense, net by type
Restructuring costs:

2013

2012

2011

Severance and related costs
Asset impairment charges and lease

$ 27.2

$49.3

$35.0

and other contract cancellation costs

13.1

6.5

8.9

Other items:

Charitable contribution to Avery

Dennison Foundation

Indefinite-lived intangible asset

impairment

Gain on sale of product line
Gain on sale of assets
Loss from debt extinguishment
Gain from curtailment of pension

Legal settlements
Product line exits
Divestiture-related costs  (1)

10.0

–

–
–
(17.8)
–

(1.6)
2.5
–
3.2

7.0
(.6)
–
–

–
–
3.9
2.7

–

–
–
–
.7

–
(1.2)
–
8.2

Other expense, net

$ 36.6

$68.8

$51.6

(1) Represents only the portion allocated to continuing operations.

Refer to Note 6, ‘‘Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits,’’ to
the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding
the gain from curtailment of pension obligation.

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

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

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Condition and Results of Operations

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

Income from continuing operations

before taxes

Provision for income taxes

Income from continuing operations
(Loss) income from discontinued

2013

2012

2011

Financial Statements for more information.

Refer to Note 12, ‘‘Taxes Based on Income,’’ to the Consolidated

$363.1
118.8

$237.6
80.0

$213.2
71.5

244.3

157.6

141.7

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY REPORTABLE SEGMENT

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

operations before interest and taxes.

operations, net of tax

(28.5)

57.8

48.4

Net income

$215.8

$215.4

$190.1

Pressure-sensitive Materials Segment
(In millions)

2013

2012

2011

Net income per common share
Net income per common share,

$ 2.19

$ 2.10

$ 1.80

Net sales including intersegment

sales

assuming dilution

2.16

2.08

1.78

Less intersegment sales

Net income as a percent of sales
Effective tax rate for continuing

operations

3.5%

3.7%

3.3% Net sales

Operating income  (1)

32.7

33.7

33.5

(1) Included costs associated with

$4,519.6
(64.6)

$4,318.5
(60.9)

$4,320.5
(59.5)

$4,455.0
442.8

$4,257.6
359.7

$4,261.0
349.1

Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for continuing operations was 32.7%, 33.7%,
and 33.5% for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The 2013
effective  tax  rate  for  continuing  operations  reflected  $11  million  of
benefit  for  adjustments  to  federal  income  tax,  primarily  due  to  the
enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (‘‘ATRA’’), and
$18.8  million  of  net  expense  on  changes  in  certain  tax  reserves  and
valuation  allowances.  Additionally,  the  effective  tax  rate  for  2013
reflected a benefit of $11.2 million from favorable tax rates on certain
earnings from our operations in lower-tax jurisdictions throughout the
world, offset by $12.1 million of expense related to the accrual of U.S.
taxes  on  certain  foreign  earnings.  The  2012  effective  tax  rate  for
continuing operations reflected $6.2 million of benefit from the release
of a valuation allowance on certain state tax credits and $11.2 million of
expense related to the accrual of U.S. taxes on certain foreign earnings.
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. The 2011
effective  tax  rate  for  continuing  operations  reflected  $7  million  of
expense  for  increases  in  valuation  allowances  and  $2.8  million  of
expense from the settlement of foreign tax audits.

On January 2, 2013, ATRA was enacted, retrospectively extending
the  federal  research  and  development  credit  for  amounts  paid  or
incurred  after  December  31,  2011  and  before  January  1,  2014.  The
retroactive  effects  were  recognized  in  the  first  quarter  of  2013.  ATRA
also retroactively extended the controlled foreign corporation (‘‘CFC’’)
look-through rule that 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
did  not  have  a  material  impact  on  our  effective  tax  rate  or  operating
results  after  taking  into  consideration  tax  accruals  related  to  our
repatriation assertions.

restructuring in all years, gain on sale of
product line in 2012, and legal settlement
in 2011.

$

10.8

$

33.5

$

20.1

Net Sales

In  2013,  sales  in  our  Pressure-sensitive  Materials  segment
increased  approximately  5%  on  both  a  reported  and  organic  basis
compared to the prior year due to higher volume. On an organic basis,
sales increased at a high single-digit rate in emerging markets and at a
low single-digit rate in both North America and Europe.

In our label and packaging materials business, sales on an organic
basis increased in 2013 at a low-single digit rate. Combined sales on an
organic  basis  for  our  graphics,  reflective,  and  performance  tapes
businesses increased in 2013 at a mid-single digit rate.

In  2012,  sales  in  our  Pressure-sensitive  Materials  segment
remained approximately the same compared to the prior year. On an
organic  basis,  sales  grew  approximately  4%  in  2012  due  to  higher
volume.

In our label and packaging materials business, sales on an organic
basis increased in 2012 at a mid-single digit rate. Combined sales on an
organic  basis  for  our  graphics,  reflective,  and  performance  tapes
businesses increased in 2012 at a low-single digit rate.

Operating Income

Operating  income  increased  in  2013  primarily  reflecting  the
benefits  from  productivity  initiatives,  including  restructuring  savings,
lower restructuring costs, and higher volume, partially offset by higher
employee-related costs. The net impact of pricing and changes in raw
material  input  costs  was  modest  as  commodity  costs  were  relatively
stable during the period.

Operating income increased in 2012 due to higher volume and the
benefits  from  productivity  initiatives,  including  restructuring  savings,
partially  offset  by  the  impact  of  changes  in  product  mix,  higher
employee-related  costs,  the  unfavorable  impact  of  foreign  currency
translation, and higher restructuring costs.

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Retail Branding and Information Solutions Segment
(In millions)

2013

2012

2011

Net sales including intersegment

sales

Less intersegment sales

Net sales
Operating income  (1)

(1) Included costs associated with

restructuring in all years, gains from
curtailment of pension obligation and on
sale of assets in 2013, indefinite-lived
intangible asset impairment charge in
2012, and legal settlement in 2011.

$1,613.5
(2.4)

$1,538.8
(3.8)

$1,513.4
(3.3)

$1,611.1
81.7

$1,535.0
53.3

$1,510.1
42.1

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

Operating Loss

Operating  loss  decreased  for  these  businesses  in  2013  due  to
costs related to a product line exit in the prior year, payments from a
business partner for development of a new product, and higher volume
in  our  medical  business,  partially  offset  by  higher  employee-related
costs and investments in growth.

Operating  loss  increased  for  these  businesses  in  2012  due  to
product line exit costs, investments in growth, and higher restructuring
costs, partially offset by higher volume in our medical business and the
benefit from productivity initiatives.

$

20.0

$

24.8

$

17.8

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Net Sales

In 2013, sales increased approximately 5% on both a reported and
organic basis compared to 2012 due to increased demand from U.S.
and European retailers and brands, including continued RFID adoption.
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 continued RFID adoption.

Operating Income

Operating  income  increased  in  2013  primarily  reflecting  the
benefits  from  productivity  initiatives,  including  restructuring  savings,
higher volume, indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges in
the  prior  year,  and  gain  on  sale  of  assets,  partially  offset  by  higher
employee-related costs and higher restructuring costs.

Operating  income  increased  in  2012  primarily  reflecting  the
benefits  from  productivity  initiatives,  including  restructuring  savings,
and  higher  volume,  partially  offset  by  higher  employee-related  costs,
indefinite-lived  intangible  asset  impairment  charges,  and  higher
restructuring costs.

Other specialty converting businesses
(In millions)

Net sales including intersegment sales
Less intersegment sales

Net sales
Operating loss  (1)

2013

2012

2011

$77.5
(3.6)

$73.9
(8.3)

$ 71.7
(.8)

$ 70.9
(16.2)

$ 74.5
(.7)

$ 73.8
(12.5)

(1) Included costs associated with restructuring in 2013

and 2012, and product line exit costs in 2012.

$

.1

$ 4.8

$

–

Net Sales

In 2013, sales increased approximately 4% due to sales growth on
an  organic  basis  and  the  favorable  impact  of  foreign  currency
translation, partially offset by the impact of a product line exit in the prior
year. On an organic basis, sales grew approximately 8% due primarily to
higher volume in our medical business.

In  2012,  sales  decreased  approximately  4%  as  the  impact  of
product line exits in 2012, as well as the unfavorable impact of foreign
currency translation, partially offset by sales growth on an organic basis.
On  an  organic  basis,  sales  grew  approximately  3%  due  primarily  to
higher volume.

Liquidity

Cash Flow from Operating Activities
(In millions)

Net income
Depreciation and amortization
Provision for doubtful accounts and

sales returns

Gain on sale of businesses
Indefinite-lived intangible asset

impairment charge

Asset impairment, net (gain) loss on

sale/disposal of assets, and gain on
sale of product line

Loss from debt extinguishment
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

2013

2012

2011

$ 215.8
204.6

$ 215.4
220.6

$190.1
246.5

16.3
(49.3)

19.5
–

16.8
–

–

7.0

–

(5.8)
–
34.0
49.3
(11.8)
(110.8)
(75.9)
3.5
108.2
(21.2)
41.9
(5.4)

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

other liabilities

(73.3)

(75.3)

(55.1)

Net cash provided by operating

activities

$ 320.1

$ 513.4

$422.7

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  2013,  cash  flow  provided  by  operating  activities  decreased
compared to 2012 primarily due to lower cash flow from the OCP and
DES  businesses,  inventory  build  to  support  higher  sales,  higher
payments for taxes, higher incentive compensation paid in 2013 for the
2012  performance  year,  higher  pension  contributions 
including
discretionary pension plan contributions utilizing the net proceeds from
divestitures, and charitable contribution to Avery Dennison Foundation,
partially  offset  by  the  impact  of  extension  in  payment  terms  with
suppliers and the timing of inventory purchases.

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  incentive  compensation

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paid in 2012 for the 2011 performance year, partially offset by the timing
of accounts receivable from sales in late fourth quarter 2012.

Cash Flow from Financing Activities
(In millions)

2013

2012

2011

Cash Flow from Investing Activities
(In millions)

Purchases of property, plant and

2013

2012

2011

equipment

$(129.2) $ (99.2) $(109.6)

Purchases of software and other

deferred charges

Proceeds from sale of product lines
Proceeds from sale of property, plant

and equipment

Sales (purchases) of investments, net
Proceeds from sale of businesses, net

of cash provided

Other

Net cash provided by (used in)

(52.2)
–

(59.1)
.8

(26.0)
21.5

38.7
.1

481.2
.8

4.2
(6.7)

–
–

4.6
.3

–
5.0

investing activities

$ 339.4

$(160.0) $(104.2)

Capital and Software Spending

In both 2013 and 2012, we invested in new equipment primarily in

Asia, the U.S. and Europe.

technology 

Information 

in  2013  were  primarily
associated  with  standardization  initiatives.  Information  technology
investments  in  2012  were  related  to  both  customer  service  and
standardization initiatives.

investments 

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.

Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment

In March 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell the property
and equipment of our corporate headquarters in Pasadena, California
for approximately $20 million. In April 2013, we completed the sale and
recognized a pre-tax gain of $10.9 million in ‘‘Other expense, net’’ in the
Consolidated  Statements  of  Income.  Proceeds  from  sale  of  property,
plant and equipment also included approximately $11 million from the
sale of property, plant and equipment in China, as well as proceeds of
$5 million from the sale of a research facility also located in Pasadena,
California.

Proceeds from Sale of Businesses, Net of Cash Provided

We received $481.2 million, net of cash provided from the sale of
our  OCP  and  DES  businesses,  which,  when  offset  by  approximately
$93 million of estimated net cash used in the OCP and DES businesses
and  divestiture-related  payments,  results  in  our  estimate  of  net
proceeds of approximately $390 million.

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Net change in borrowings and

payments of debt

Dividends paid
Share repurchases
Proceeds from exercise of stock

options, net

Other

$(187.2) $ 40.5
(110.4)
(235.2)

(112.0)
(283.5)

$(147.9)
(106.5)
(13.5)

44.8
(8.3)

10.2
(2.7)

3.9
(7.5)

Net cash used in financing activities

$(546.2) $(297.6) $(271.5)

Borrowings and Repayment of Debt

issuances  at  year-end  2013,  compared 

We  had  no  outstanding  short-term  variable  rate  borrowings  from
commercial  paper 
to
$187 million (weighted-average interest rate of .4%) at year-end 2012.
During  2013,  commercial  paper  borrowings  were  used  to  fund
share repurchase activity given the seasonality of our business. During
2013, a portion of our outstanding borrowings was repaid using the net
proceeds  from  the  $250  million  issuance  of  senior  notes  discussed
below, as well as the net proceeds from divestitures.

Short-term  borrowings  outstanding  under  uncommitted  lines  of
credit  were  $73.9  million  (weighted-average  interest  rate  of  11.2%)  at
year-end  2013,  compared  to  $81.1  million  (weighted-average  interest
rate of 11.2%) at year-end 2012.

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

year-end 2013 and 2012.

In April 2013, we issued $250 million of senior notes due April 2023.
The notes bear an interest rate of 3.35% per year, payable semiannually
in  arrears.  The  net  proceeds  from  the  offering,  after  deducting
underwriting  discounts  and  offering  expenses,  were  approximately
$247.5  million  and  were  used  to  repay  a  portion  of  the  indebtedness
outstanding under our commercial paper program during the second
quarter of 2013.

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  also  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
issuances 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 2013 or
2012. Commitment fees associated with this facility in 2013, 2012, and
2011, were $1.4 million, $1.4 million, and $2.5 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 2013

and 2012 borrowings and repayment of debt.

Dividend Payments

Our  annual  dividend  per  share  was  $1.14  in  2013  compared  to
$1.08 in 2012. On April 25, 2013, we increased our quarterly dividend to
$.29 per share, representing a 7% increase from our previous dividend
rate of $.27 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 plan or
used 
In  2013,  we  repurchased
approximately 6.6 million shares of our common stock at an aggregate
cost of $283.5 million.

for  other  corporate  purposes. 

On July 25, 2013, 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). This authorization will remain in
effect until shares totaling $400 million have been repurchased.

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). This authorization will remain in
effect until shares totaling $400 million have been repurchased.

As  of  December  28,  2013,  shares  of  our  common  stock  in  the
aggregate amount of approximately $455 million remained authorized
for repurchase under these Board authorizations.

Analysis of Selected Balance Sheet Accounts
Long-lived Assets

Goodwill decreased by approximately $13 million to $751 million at
year-end 2013, which primarily reflected the impact of foreign currency
translation.
Other 

from  business  acquisitions,  net,
decreased by approximately $29 million to $96 million at year-end 2013,
which primarily reflected current year amortization expense.

intangibles  resulting 

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

Other assets increased by approximately $29 million to $486 million
at year-end 2013, which primarily reflected an increase in software and
other  deferred  charges,  net  of  amortization  expense  ($17  million),  an
increase  in  the  cash  surrender  value  of  our  corporate-owned  life
insurance ($13 million), and the capitalization of financing costs related
to  the  issuance  of  the  senior  notes  discussed  above  ($2  million),
partially offset by a decrease in long-term pension assets ($3 million).

Shareholders’ Equity Accounts

The  balance  of  our  shareholders’  equity  decreased  by
approximately  $89  million  to  $1.49  billion  at  year-end  2013,  which
reflected the effect of share repurchases, dividend payments, and the
unfavorable  impact  of  foreign  currency  translation.  These  decreases
were  partially  offset  by  net  income  and  a  decrease  in  ‘‘Accumulated
other  comprehensive  loss’’  as  a  result  of  higher  discount  rates  at
year-end 2013.

The  balance  of  our  treasury  stock  increased  by  approximately
$194  million  to  $1.17  billion  at  year-end  2013,  which  reflected  share
repurchase activity ($284 million), partially offset by the use of treasury

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations

shares to settle exercises of stock options and vesting of restricted stock
units  and  performance  units  ($71  million)  and  the  funding  of
contributions to our U.S. defined contribution plan ($19 million).

loss 

comprehensive 

Accumulated  other 

increased  by
approximately $3 million to $281 million at year-end 2013 primarily due
to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($43 million),
partially  offset  by  lower  net  actuarial  losses  in  our  pension  and  other
postretirement  plans  as  a  result  of  higher  discount  rates  and  current
year  amortization  of  net  actuarial  losses,  net  pension  transition
obligations  and  prior  service  cost  ($39  million)  and  a  net  gain  on
derivative  instruments  designated  as  cash  flow  and  firm  commitment
hedges ($1 million). Refer to Note 6, ‘‘Pension and Other Postretirement
Benefits,’’ 
for  more
information.

the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements 

to 

Impact of Foreign Currency Translation
(In millions)

Change in net sales
Change in net income from continuing

operations

2013

2012

2011

$8

$(201) $145

4

(11)

9

In 2013, international operations generated approximately 75% of
our net sales. Our future results are subject to changes in political and
economic conditions in the regions in which we operate and the impact
of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange and interest rates.

The  effect  of  foreign  currency  translation  on  net  sales  in  2013
compared to 2012 primarily reflected the favorable impact from sales in
the  European  Union  and  China,  partially  offset  by  the  unfavorable
impact from sales in Brazil and India.

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. We had no
operations in hyperinflationary economies in fiscal years 2013, 2012, or
2011.

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  the  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,  increased  in  2013
compared to 2012 primarily due to a decrease in short-term and current
portion  of  long-term  debt,  as  well  as  an  increase  in  cash  and  cash
equivalents.

Operational working capital, as a percent of net sales, is reconciled
with working capital below. Our objective is to minimize our investment

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in  operational  working  capital,  as  a  percentage  of  sales,  to  maximize
cash flow and return on investment.

Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio
(Dollars in millions)

(Dollars in millions)

(A) Working capital
Reconciling items:

Cash and cash equivalents
Current deferred and refundable income

taxes and other current assets

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

Current deferred and payable income taxes

2013

2012

$ 536.4

$

25.5

(351.6)

(235.4)

Income from continuing operations
Reconciling items:
Interest Expense
Provision for income taxes
Depreciation
Amortization

(228.3)

(258.0)

EBITDA

2013

2012

2011

$ 244.3

$ 157.6

$ 141.7

59.0
118.8
135.2
69.1

72.9
80.0
145.4
65.6

71.1
71.5
151.3
68.7

$ 626.4

$ 521.5

$ 504.3

76.9

520.2

Total debt
Less cash and cash equivalents

$1,027.5
(351.6)

$1,222.4
(235.4)

$1,181.3
(178.0)

and other current accrued liabilities

587.7

589.5

Net debt

$ 675.9

$ 987.0

$1,003.3

(B) Operational working capital

$ 621.1

$ 641.8

Net debt to EBITDA ratio

1.1

1.9

2.0

(C) Net sales

$6,140.0

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)

8.7%

10.1%

$6,035.6 (1)

The net debt to EBITDA ratio was lower in 2013 compared to 2012
primarily  due  to  lower  total  debt  and  an  increase  in  cash  and  cash
.4% equivalents as a result of the net proceeds received from the sale of the
OCP  and  DES  businesses,  as  well  as  from  higher  earnings  from
continuing operations.

10.6%

(1) Net  sales  for  2012  were  not  restated  to  reflect  the  classification  of  the  DES  business  as

discontinued operations.

As  a  percent  of  net  sales,  operational  working  capital  in  2013
improved modestly compared to 2012. The primary factors contributing
to  this  change,  which  includes  the  impact  of  foreign  currency
translation, are discussed below.

Accounts Receivable Ratio

The  average  number  of  days  sales  outstanding  was  60  days  in
2013 compared to 59 days in 2012, calculated using the four-quarter
average accounts receivable balance divided by the average daily sales
for the year. The increase in the current year average number of days
sales  outstanding  reflected  the  timing  of  collection  and  extended
payment terms, partially offset by the effect of discontinued operations,
which  decreased  the  average  number  of  days  sales  outstanding  by
approximately one day.

Inventory Ratio

Average  inventory  turnover  was  8.8  in  2013  compared  to  8.7  in
2012,  calculated  using  the  annual  cost  of  sales  divided  by  the
four-quarter  average  inventory  balance.  The  increase  in  the  average
inventory  turnover  from  prior  year  primarily  reflected  our  continued
focus on inventory management.

Accounts Payable Ratio

The average number of days payable outstanding was 68 days in
2013 compared to 64 days in 2012, calculated using the four-quarter
average accounts payable balance divided by the average daily cost of
products  sold  for  the  year.  The  increase  in  the  current  year  average
number of days payable outstanding was primarily due to the impact of
extension  in  payment  terms  with  suppliers,  the  timing  of  inventory
purchases, and the effect of discontinued operations, which increased
the average number of days payable outstanding by approximately one
day.

The net debt to EBITDA ratio in 2012 was lower 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.

Financial Covenants

Our  various  loan  agreements  require  that  we  maintain  specified
financial covenant ratios of total debt and interest expense in relation to
certain  measures  of  income.  As  of  December  28,  2013,  we  were  in
compliance with our financial covenants.

Fair Value of Debt

The estimated fair value of our long-term debt is 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  $1.06  billion  at
December 28, 2013 and $1.31 billion at December 29, 2012. Fair value
amounts were determined primarily based on Level 2 inputs. Refer to
Note  1, 
the
‘‘Summary  of  Significant  Accounting  Policies,’’ 
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  2013,  we  had  cash
and cash equivalents of approximately $352 million held in accounts at
third-party financial institutions.

Our cash balances are held in numerous locations throughout the
world.  At  December  28,  2013,  the  majority  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

liquidity  options  available.  These  options 

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations

were  to  repatriate  foreign  earnings,  we  may  be  subject  to  additional
taxes in the U.S.

Our $675 million Revolver, which supports our commercial paper
program,  matures  on  December  22,  2016.  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 maintained
in  the  countries  in  which  we  operate,  would,  if  necessary,  provide
sufficient liquidity to fund our operations during the next twelve months.
As  of  December  28,  2013,  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 decreased by approximately $195 million in 2013 to
$1.03  billion  at  year-end  2013  compared  to  $1.22  billion  at  year-end
2012, primarily reflecting the repayment of our outstanding commercial
paper  borrowings  in  the  second  half  of  2013  using  the  net  proceeds
from  the  sale  of  the  OCP  and  DES  businesses.  We  use  commercial
paper  borrowings  due  to  the  seasonality  of  our  cash  flow  during  the
year.  Refer  to  ‘‘Borrowings  and  Repayment  of  Debt’’  above  for  more
information.

In April 2013, we issued $250 million of senior notes due April 2023.
The notes bear an interest rate of 3.35% per year, payable semiannually
in  arrears.  The  net  proceeds  from  the  offering,  after  deducting
underwriting  discounts  and  offering  expenses,  were  approximately
$247.5  million  and  were  used  to  repay  a  portion  of  the  indebtedness
outstanding under our commercial paper program during the second
quarter of 2013.

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

using commercial paper borrowings.

Uncommitted  lines  of  credit  were  approximately  $371  million  at
year-end 2013 and $411 million at year-end 2012. 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 2013

Payments Due by Period

(In millions)

Total

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018 Thereafter

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

$

73.9 $ 73.9 $

– $

949.2
3.0
429.4
206.8
84.1

–
1.6
51.1
52.2
7.9

5.0
.7
50.9
41.9
7.4

– $
–
.2
50.8
30.2
6.7

249.6
.1
46.6
17.2
7.1

– $

–
–
.2
34.2
12.2
22.4

$

–
694.6
.2
195.8
53.1
32.6

Total contractual obligations

$1,746.4 $186.7 $105.9 $87.9 $320.6 $69.0

$976.3

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.
(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

to 

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
Postretirement  Benefits,’’ 
the  Consolidated  Financial
Statements for expected contributions to our plans.
(cid:129) Deferred  compensation  plan  benefit  payments  – 

is
impracticable for us to obtain a reasonable estimate for 2015
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.

It 

(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
significant  costs 
these
arrangements.

to  performance  under 

related 

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(cid:129) Unrecognized 

tax  benefit 

reserves  of  approximately
$137  million  –  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.

for 

(cid:129) Obligations  associated  with  a  commercial  facility  located  in
the  North  American
Mentor,  Ohio,  used  primarily 
headquarters and research center of our Materials group. 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 expenses to resolve these matters
could be higher than the liabilities we have accrued; 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
have accrued, we adjust our accrued liabilities accordingly. Additional
lawsuits, claims, inquiries, and other regulatory and compliance matters
could arise in the future. The range of expenses for resolving any future
matters will be assessed as they arise; until then, a range of potential
expenses  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

As of December 28, 2013, 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 ten 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 these sites,
and anticipate that our share of remediation costs will be determined
pursuant  to  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

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planned  remedial  actions,  remediation  technologies,  site  conditions,
and  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  expenses  to  remediate  these  sites  could  be  higher  than  the
liabilities  we  have  accrued;  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 have accrued, we
adjust our environmental liabilities accordingly. In addition, we may be
identified  as  a  PRP  at  additional  sites  in  the  future.  The  range  of
expenses for remediation of any future-identified sites will be assessed
as  they  arise;  until  then,  a  range  of  expenses  for  such  remediation
cannot be determined.

The activity in 2013 and 2012 related to environmental liabilities was

as follows:

(In millions)

Balance at beginning of year
Charges (reversals), net
Payments

Balance at end of year

2013

2012

$32.5
4.6
(7.5)

$40.6
(3.1)
(5.0)

$29.6

$32.5

At  year-end  2013,  approximately  $10  million  of  the  balance  was
classified as short-term and was included in ‘‘Other accrued liabilities’’
in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Guarantees

We  participate  in  receivable  financing  programs  with  several
financial institutions whereby advances may be requested from these
financial  institutions.  We  guarantee  the  collection  of  the  related
receivables. At year-end 2013, the outstanding amount guaranteed was
approximately $6 million.

Unused  letters  of  credit  (primarily  standby)  outstanding  with
various financial institutions were approximately $89 million at year-end
2013.

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  their
future resolution is unknown. We believe that critical accounting policies
for  revenue  recognition,  sales  returns  and
include  accounting 
allowances, accounts receivable allowances, inventories, impairment of
long-lived  assets,  goodwill  and  indefinite-lived  intangible  assets,  fair
value measurements, pension and postretirement benefits, taxes based

on  income,  long-term  incentive  compensation,  restructuring  costs,
litigation matters, and environmental expenditures.

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
the  return  of
customers  (both  affiliated  and  non-affiliated) 
unsatisfactory product or a negotiated allowance in lieu of return. We
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 estimates related to: (i) customer-specific
allowances; and (ii) an amount, based on our historical experience, for
allowances not yet identified.

for 

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. 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: (i) customer-specific allowances; (ii) amounts based upon an
aging schedule; and (iii) an amount, based on our historical experience,
for allowances not yet identified.

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

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

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

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 Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

Our reporting units are composed of either a discrete business or
an aggregation of businesses with similar economic characteristics. We
have  the  following  reporting  units:  materials;  retail  branding  and
information  solutions;  reflective  solutions;  performance  tapes;  and
medical  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 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 consultation with outside specialists, 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

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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
that  require  management  judgment.  The  estimated  fair  value  could
increase  or  decrease  depending  on  changes  in  the  inputs  and
assumptions.  Our  annual  first  step  impairment  analysis  in  the  fourth
quarter  of  2013  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
67% to 173%.

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. The carrying value of this
asset  was  $10.9  million  at  December  28,  2013.  The  fair  value  of  this
asset exceeded its carrying value by 4%.

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
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  changes  in  market  conditions  or  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.

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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  28,  2013  would  decrease  our  2014
periodic benefit cost and projected benefit obligation by approximately
$.1  million  and  $28  million,  respectively,  and  a  .25%  decrease  in  the
discount rate in the U.S. would increase our 2014 periodic benefit cost
and  projected  benefit  obligation  by  approximately  $.1  million  and
$29 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  account  our  asset
allocation,  the  correlation  between  our  asset  classes,  and  the  mix  of
active and passive investments. Additionally, current market conditions,
including interest rates, are evaluated and market data is reviewed 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 2014 periodic benefit cost 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% annual rate of
increase  in  the  per  capita  cost  of  covered  health  care  benefits  was
assumed for 2014. This rate is expected to decrease to approximately
5% by 2018.

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.

Long-Term Incentive Compensation

We  have  not  capitalized  expense  associated  with  our  long-term

incentive compensation.

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

Expected stock price volatility 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  RSUs  and  certain  PUs  that  are  subject  to
achievement  of  performance  objectives  based  on  a  performance
condition  is  determined  based  on  the  closing  price  of  our  common
stock as of the date of grant, adjusted for foregone dividends.

The  fair  value  of  stock-based  awards  that  are  subject  to
achievement of performance objectives based on a market condition,
which  includes  PUs  and  MSUs,  is  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 the target
performance objectives established for the award.

Certain  of  these  assumptions  are  based  on  management’s
estimates, in consultation with outside specialists. Significant changes
in  assumptions  for  future  awards  and  actual  forfeiture  rates  could
materially impact stock-based compensation expense and our results of
operations.

Valuation of Cash-Based Awards

Cash-based  awards  consist  of  long-term  incentive  units  (‘‘LTI
Units’’)  granted  to  eligible  employees.  Cash-based  awards  are
classified as liability awards and are remeasured at each quarter-end
over  the  applicable  vesting  or  performance  period.  In  addition  to  LTI
units that mirror the terms and conditions of RSUs, we also grant certain
employees  LTI  units  that  mirror  the  terms  and  conditions  of  PUs  and
MSUs.

Changes 

in 

forfeiture  rates  are  recorded  as  a  cumulative

Accounting for Income Taxes for Stock-Based Compensation

adjustment in the period estimates are revised.

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  for  stock  options,
restricted  stock  units  (‘‘RSUs’’),  and  performance  units  (‘‘PUs’’).  The
compensation  expense  related 
to  market-leveraged  stock  units
(‘‘MSUs’’) is based on the fair value of awards, adjusted for estimated
forfeitures,  and  is  amortized  on  a  graded-vesting  basis  over  their
respective performance periods.

Compensation  expense  for  awards  with  a  market  condition  as  a
performance objective, which includes PUs and MSUs, is not adjusted if
the condition is not met, as long as the requisite service period is met.
The fair value of stock options 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.

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
severance and other exit costs (including asset impairment charges and
lease  and  other  contract  cancellation  costs)  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 reasonably estimated, the best

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

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.  Potential  insurance  reimbursements  are  not  offset  against
potential liabilities, and such liabilities are not discounted.

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 reasonably 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.

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 or 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 our exposure to interest rate changes.

Additionally, we enter into certain natural gas futures contracts to
reduce the risks associated with domestic natural gas anticipated to be
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
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 2013 and 2012, 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 $1.2 million at year-end
2013 and $.6 million at year-end 2012.

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 $1.1 million effect on
our 2013 earnings.

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.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in millions)

Assets
Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $31.6 and $44.8 at year-end 2013 and 2012, 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
Accrued trade rebates
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 2013 and 2012;

issued – 124,126,624 shares at year-end 2013 and 2012; outstanding – 96,178,411 shares and 99,915,457
shares at year-end 2013 and 2012, respectively

Capital in excess of par value
Retained earnings
Treasury stock at cost, 27,948,213 shares and 24,211,167 shares at year-end 2013 and 2012, respectively
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total shareholders’ equity

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 28,
2013

December 29,
2012

$

351.6
1,016.5
494.1
103.4
1.3
124.9

2,091.8
922.5
751.1
96.0
263.4
485.8

$ 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

$ 4,610.6

$5,105.3

$

76.9
889.5
224.1
79.6
49.3
–
234.7

1,554.1
950.6
476.4
137.3

$ 520.2
804.3
202.8
71.4
65.1
160.5
250.2

2,074.5
702.2
607.2
140.5

124.1
812.3
2,009.1
(1,172.2)
(281.1)

1,492.2

124.1
801.8
1,910.8
(977.8)
(278.0)

1,580.9

$ 4,610.6

$5,105.3

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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 income taxes

Income from continuing operations
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

Net income

Per share amounts:
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

Dividends per common share

Average shares outstanding:

Common shares
Common shares, assuming dilution

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2013

2012

2011

$6,140.0
4,502.3

1,637.7
1,179.0
59.0
36.6

363.1
118.8

244.3
(28.5)

$5,863.5
4,335.3

1,528.2
1,148.9
72.9
68.8

237.6
80.0

157.6
57.8

$5,844.9
4,369.6

1,475.3
1,139.4
71.1
51.6

213.2
71.5

141.7
48.4

$ 215.8

$ 215.4

$ 190.1

$

$

$

$

$

2.48
(.29)

2.19

2.44
(.28)

2.16

1.14

$

$

$

$

$

1.54
.56

2.10

1.52
.56

2.08

1.08

$

$

$

$

$

1.34
.46

1.80

1.33
.45

1.78

1.00

98.4
100.1

102.6
103.5

105.8
106.8

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In millions)

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

Foreign currency translation adjustment:

Translation (loss) gain
Reclassifications to net income

Pension and other postretirement benefits:

Net actuarial gain (loss)
Prior service (cost) credit
Reclassifications to net income:

Amortization of net actuarial loss
Amortization of prior service credit
Amortization of transition asset
Net curtailment on pension and post-retirement benefit obligations
Settlement on pension obligations

Derivative financial instruments:

Losses (gains) recognized on cash flow hedges
Reclassifications to net income

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

Other comprehensive (loss), net of tax

Total comprehensive income, net of tax

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2013

2012

2011

$215.8

$ 215.4

$ 190.1

(53.3)
10.8

68.2
(19.9)

28.4
(3.3)
(.1)
(13.3)
1.2

1.0
.3

20.0
23.1

(3.1)

43.6
–

(111.6)
–

20.3
(4.0)
(.5)
–
.6

(1.8)
9.7

(43.7)
(28.9)

(14.8)

(49.5)
–

(158.7)
34.1

14.3
(1.7)
(.5)
–
(.1)

(3.0)
6.4

(158.7)
(38.4)

(120.3)

$212.7

$ 200.6

$ 69.8

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Fiscal year ended 2010
Net income
Other comprehensive loss
Repurchase of 316,757 shares for treasury
Employee Stock Benefit Trust (‘‘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 contributed to 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 of 844,311 shares contributed to the 401(k) Plan
Dividends: $1.08 per share

Fiscal year ended 2012
Net income
Other comprehensive loss
Repurchase of 6,555,672 shares for treasury
Stock issued under stock-based compensation plans of

2,240,185 shares, including tax of $1.7

Stock of 578,441 shares contributed to the 401(k) Plan
Dividends: $1.14 per share

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

Retained
earnings

$124.1

$768.0 $1,727.9
190.1

Employee
stock
benefit
trust

Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss

Treasury
stock

Total

$(73.2) $ (758.2)

(13.5)

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

(120.3)

31.4

(31.4)

–

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

$124.1

$801.8 $1,910.8
215.8

$

– $ (977.8)

10.5

(11.6)
6.1
(112.0)

(283.5)

70.7
18.4

24.4
(106.5)
–

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

(14.8)

41.8
25.6
(110.4)

$(278.0) $1,580.9
215.8
(3.1)
(283.5)

(3.1)

69.6
24.5
(112.0)

Fiscal year ended 2013

$124.1

$812.3 $2,009.1

$

– $(1,172.2)

$(281.1) $1,492.2

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
Gain on sale of businesses
Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge
Asset impairment, net (gain) loss on sale/disposal of assets, and gain on sale of product line
Loss from debt extinguishment
Stock-based compensation
Other non-cash expense and loss
Other non-cash income and gain

Change 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
Purchases of software and other deferred charges
Proceeds from sale of product lines
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Sales (purchases) of investments, net
Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash provided
Other

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

Financing Activities
Net (decrease) increase 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 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

2013

2012

2011

$ 215.8

$ 215.4

$ 190.1

135.6
69.0
16.3
(49.3)
–
(5.8)
–
34.0
49.3
(11.8)

(110.8)
(75.9)
3.5
108.2
(21.2)
(12.2)
54.1
(5.4)
(73.3)

320.1

(129.2)
(52.2)
–
38.7
.1
481.2
.8

339.4

(435.3)
250.0
(1.9)
(112.0)
(283.5)
44.8
(8.3)

(546.2)

2.9

116.2
235.4

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

(99.2)
(59.1)
.8
4.2
(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)

422.7

(109.6)
(26.0)
21.5
4.6
.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

$ 351.6

$ 235.4

$ 178.0

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Fiscal Year

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; specialty tapes; and medical solutions.

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.

Financial Presentation

As further discussed in Note 2, ‘‘Discontinued Operations, Exit/Sale
of  Product  Lines,  Sale  of  Assets  and  Assets  Held  for  Sale,’’  we  have
classified  the  operating  results  of  our  Office  and  Consumer  Products
(‘‘OCP’’) and Designed and Engineered Solutions (‘‘DES’’) businesses,
together  with  certain  costs  associated  with  their  divestiture,  as
discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Income for
all  periods  presented.  The  results  and 
financial  condition  of
discontinued  operations  have  been  excluded  from  the  notes  to  our
Consolidated  Financial  Statements,  except  for  certain  prior-year
balances related to the DES business and as otherwise indicated. Prior
to  this  divestiture,  the  OCP  business  was  reported  as  a  reportable
segment  and  the  DES  business  was  included  in  our  other  specialty
converting businesses.

Certain  prior  year  amounts  have  been  reclassified  to  conform  to

current year presentation.

Segment Reporting

We  have  the  following  two  reportable  segments  for  financial

reporting purposes:

(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), and specialty tapes; 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.

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
exceed 
for
aggregation  are  reported  in  a  category  entitled  ‘‘other  specialty
converting  businesses,’’  which  is  comprised  of  a  business  that
produces medical solutions.

thresholds  or  are  not  considered 

the  quantitative 

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

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Our 2013, 2012, and 2011 fiscal years consisted of 52-week periods
ending  December  28,  2013,  December  29,  2012,  and  December  31,
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

2013

2012

2011

$ 64.1
129.4

$68.0
97.7

$65.0
70.5

Capital expenditures accrued but not paid, including amounts for
discontinued operations, were $11.5 million in 2013, $12 million in 2012,
and $9.5 million in 2011.

Accounts Receivable

We record trade accounts receivable at the invoiced amount. The
allowances  for  doubtful  accounts  represent  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:

(cid:129) Customer-specific allowances;
(cid:129) Amounts based upon an aging schedule; and
(cid:129) An 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 2013 or 2012. However, during
2013, our ten largest customers by net sales represented 12% of our net
sales.  As  of  December  28,  2013,  our  ten  largest  customers  by  trade
accounts receivable represented 14% of our trade accounts receivable.
These customers were 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

$

2013

196.3
149.0
148.8

$

2012

184.5
139.2
149.6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Capitalized software costs at year-end were as follows:

(In millions)

Cost
Accumulated amortization

Software, net

2013

2012

$ 427.9
(264.6)

$ 388.4
(236.3)

$ 163.3

$ 152.1

Software  amortization  expense  from  continuing  operations  was
$35.3 million in 2013, $30.7 million in 2012, and $32.1 million in 2011.

$

494.1

$

473.3

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

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

2013

2012

$

47.0
580.2
2,001.3
74.3

$

56.5
660.5
2,090.5
63.6

2,702.8
(1,780.3)

2,871.1
(1,855.6)

Property, plant and equipment, net

$

922.5

$ 1,015.5

Depreciation is generally computed using the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from three to forty-
seven years for buildings and improvements and two to thirty years for
machinery  and  equipment.  Leasehold  improvements  are  depreciated
over  the  shorter  of  the  useful  life  of  the  asset  or  the  term  of  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 2013 and 2012.

Software

We capitalize internal and external software costs that are incurred
during  the  application  development  stage  of  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 ten years.

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  acquisition
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.

We have the following reporting units: materials; retail branding and
information  solutions;  reflective  solutions;  performance  tapes;  and
medical  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 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.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

In consultation with outside specialists, 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
that  require  management  judgment.  The  estimated  fair  value  could
increase  or  decrease  depending  on  changes  in  the  inputs  and
assumptions.

in 

the 

We test indefinite-lived intangible assets, consisting of trademarks,
fourth  quarter  or  whenever  events  or
impairment 
for 
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.
Translation  gains  and 
in
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
balance sheet accounts are recorded directly as a component of other
comprehensive income.

losses  of  subsidiaries  operating 

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  $7.9  million,  $8.8  million,  and
$4.4 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

We had no operations in hyperinflationary economies in fiscal years

2013, 2012, or 2011.

Financial Instruments

We enter into 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 interest rate contracts to help manage our exposure to certain

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interest rate fluctuations. We also enter into futures contracts to hedge
certain  price  fluctuations  for  a  portion  of  our  anticipated  domestic
purchases  of  natural  gas.  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
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

We fund 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’’ in the Consolidated
Statements of Income, were $10.6 million in 2013, $8.9 million in 2012,
and $9.3 million in 2011. 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
from  continuing
incurred.  Research  and  development  expense 
operations, which is included in ‘‘Marketing, general and administrative
expense’’ in the Consolidated Statements of Income, was $96 million in
2013, $98.6 million in 2012, and $93.8 million in 2011.

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  changes  in  market  conditions  or  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

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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  $1.3  million  and
$.5 million at year-end 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Long-Term Incentive Compensation

No long-term incentive compensation expense was capitalized for

the years ended 2013, 2012, or 2011.

Changes 

in 

forfeiture  rates  are  recorded  as  a  cumulative

adjustment in the period estimates are revised.

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  for  stock  options,
restricted  stock  units  (‘‘RSUs’’),  and  performance  units  (‘‘PUs’’).  The
compensation  expense  related 
to  market-leveraged  stock  units
(‘‘MSUs’’) is based on the fair value of awards, adjusted for estimated
forfeitures,  and  is  amortized  on  a  graded-vesting  basis  over  their
respective performance periods.

Compensation  expense  awards  with  a  market  condition  as  a
performance objective, which includes PUs and MSUs, is not adjusted if
the condition is not met, as long as the requisite service period is met.
The fair value of stock options 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  RSUs  and  certain  PUs  that  are  subject  to
achievement  of  performance  objectives  based  on  a  performance
condition  is  determined  based  on  the  closing  price  of  our  common
stock as of the date of grant, adjusted for foregone dividends.

The  fair  value  of  stock-based  awards  that  are  subject  to
achievement of performance objectives based on a market condition,
which  includes  PUs  and  MSUs,  is  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 the target
performance objectives established for the award.

Certain  of  these  assumptions  are  based  on  management’s
estimates, in consultation with outside specialists. Significant changes
in  assumptions  for  future  awards  and  actual  forfeiture  rates  could
materially impact stock-based compensation expense and our results of
operations.

Valuation of Cash-Based Awards

Cash-based  awards  consist  of  long-term  incentive  units  (‘‘LTI
Units’’)  granted  to  eligible  employees.  Cash-based  awards  are
classified as liability awards and are remeasured at each quarter-end
over  the  applicable  vesting  or  performance  period.  In  addition  to  LTI
units that mirror the terms and conditions of RSUs, we also grant certain
employees  LTI  units  that  mirror  the  terms  and  conditions  of  PUs  and
MSUs.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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.

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 reasonably 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.  Potential  insurance  reimbursements  are  not  offset  against
potential  liabilities,  and  such  liabilities  are  not  discounted.  Refer  to
Note 8, ‘‘Contingencies,’’ for further information.

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 reasonably 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  was
$5.4 million and $11.9 million at year-end 2013 and 2012, 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 asset impairment charges and
lease  and  other  contract  cancellation  costs)  when  they  are  probable

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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.’’

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.’’

Net Income Per Share

The changes in ‘‘Accumulated other comprehensive loss’’ (net of

Net income per common share was computed as follows:

tax) for the year 2013 were as follows:

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

$ 2.19

$ 2.10

$ 1.80

December 28, 2013

$(1.0)

$(418.1)

$138.0

$(281.1)

(In millions, except per share amounts)

2013

2012

2011

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

$244.3

$157.6

$141.7

operations, net of tax

(28.5)

57.8

48.4

(C) Net income available to common

shareholders

$215.8

$215.4

$190.1

(D) Weighted-average number of

common shares outstanding

98.4

102.6

105.8

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

(E) Weighted-average number of

common shares outstanding,
assuming dilution

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

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

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

1.7

.9

1.0

100.1

103.5

106.8

$ 2.48
(.29)

$ 1.54
.56

$ 1.34
.46

$ 2.44
(.28)

$ 1.52
.56

$ 1.33
.45

$ 2.16

$ 2.08

$ 1.78

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 7 million shares in 2013, 12 million shares in 2012, and
11 million shares in 2011.

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.

Net Gain
(Loss) on Net Actuarial
Derivative Gain (Loss),
Instruments Prior Service
Cost and
Foreign
Net
Currency
Transition
Assets, Less
Translation
Amortization Adjustment

Designated as
Cash Flow
and Firm
Commitment
Hedges

Total

$(2.0)

$(456.5)

$180.5

$(278.0)

.8

.2

29.4

(53.3)

(23.1)

9.0

10.8

20.0

1.0

38.4

(42.5)

(3.1)

(In millions)

Balance as of

December 29, 2012
Other comprehensive

income (loss) before
reclassifications, net
of tax

Reclassifications to net
income, net of tax

Net current-period other

comprehensive
income (loss), net of
tax

Balance as of

Cash  flow  and  firm  commitment  hedging  instrument  activities  in

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

(In millions)

Beginning accumulated derivative loss
Reclassifications to net income
Net change in the revaluation of hedging transactions

Ending accumulated derivative loss

2012

$(6.9)
6.0
(1.1)

$(2.0)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The  effects  of  amounts  reclassified  from  ‘‘Accumulated  other
comprehensive loss’’ to income from continuing operations for the year
2013 were as follows:

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

each component of other comprehensive income (loss):

(In millions)

Gains (losses) on cash

flow hedges:
Foreign exchange

contracts

Commodity contracts
Interest rate contracts

Amortization of defined
benefit pension items

Amounts Reclassified
from Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Loss

Affected Line Item in the
Statement Where Net
Income is Presented

$

.6 Cost of products sold
(1.2) Cost of products sold

(.1) Interest expense

(.7) Total before tax
.2 Benefit from income taxes

(.5) Net of tax

(23.5) (a)

7.8 Benefit from income taxes

(15.7) Net of tax

Total reclassifications for

the period

$(16.2) Total, net of tax

(a) See Note 6, ‘‘Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits,’’ for more information.

During  2013,  we  reclassified  $6.4  million  (net  of  tax)  from
‘‘Accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss’’  to  ‘‘(Loss)  income  from
discontinued  operations,  net  of  tax,’’  related  to  a  net  gain  from
curtailment in our domestic defined benefit plans and settlements from
certain international pension plans as a result of the sale of the OCP and
DES businesses. Refer to Note 6, ‘‘Pension and Other Postretirement
Benefits,’’ for more information.

Additionally, during 2013, we recognized $10.8 million (net of tax) of
currency  translation  loss  from  ‘‘Accumulated  other  comprehensive
loss’’ to ‘‘(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax’’ as a
result of the sale of the OCP and DES businesses.

(In millions)

Foreign currency translation adjustment
Pension and other postretirement

benefits:
Net actuarial gain (loss)
Prior service (cost) credit
Reclassifications to net income:

Amortization of net actuarial loss
Amortization of prior service credit
Amortization of transition asset
Net curtailment on pension and

post-retirement benefit obligations

Settlement on pension obligations

Derivative financial instruments:

Losses (gains) recognized on cash

flow hedges

Reclassifications to net income

Income tax expense (benefit) related to
items of other comprehensive income
(loss)

2013

2012

2011

$

–

$

.9

$

–

26.4
(7.5)

(38.3)
–

(56.4)
12.8

9.4
(1.3)
–

(4.8)
.6

6.9
(1.5)
(.1)

–
.2

4.7
(.7)
(.1)

–
–

.2
.1

(.7)
3.7

(1.1)
2.4

$23.1

$(28.9)

$(38.4)

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.

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Recent Accounting Requirements

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (‘‘FASB’’)
issued  guidance  on  the  financial  statement  presentation  of  an
unrecognized  tax  benefit  when  a  net  operating  loss  carryforward,  a
similar loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. This guidance is effective
for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning
on or after December 15, 2013. We do not anticipate that adoption of
this  guidance  will  have  a  significant  impact  on  our  financial  position,
results of operations, cash flows, or disclosures.

In  March  2013,  the  FASB  issued  new  accounting  guidance
clarifying  the  accounting  for  the  release  of  cumulative  translation
adjustments into net income when a parent company either (i) sells a
part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or (ii) no longer holds a
controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a
nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity. This guidance is
effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years,
beginning  on  or  after  December  15,  2013.  We  do  not  anticipate  that
adoption of this guidance will have a significant impact on our financial
position, 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 former directors, Peter W. Mullin, who retired from our
Board of Directors on April 25, 2013, was 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 and 2011, 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 and $.1 million in 2012 and
2011, respectively, from the net reinsurance gains of M Life. A portion of
the reinsurance gains received by Mr. Mullin were subject to forfeiture in
certain circumstances.

NOTE 2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, EXIT/SALE OF
PRODUCT LINES, SALE OF ASSETS AND ASSETS HELD FOR
SALE

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 comprised substantially all of our previously

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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.

On January 29, 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell our OCP
and  DES  businesses  to  CCL  Industries  Inc.  (‘‘CCL’’).  As  part  of  the
agreement  with  CCL,  we  agreed  to  enter  into  a  supply  agreement  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.  While  the  supply  agreement  is  expected  to
continue generating revenues and cash flows from the OCP and DES
businesses, our continuing involvement in the OCP and DES operations
is not expected to be significant to us as a whole.

On July 1, 2013, we completed the sale for a total purchase price of
$500 million ($481.2 million net of cash provided) and entered into an
amendment  to  the  purchase  agreement,  which,  among  other  things,
increased  the  target  net  working  capital  amount  and  amended
provisions  related  to  employee  matters  and  indemnification.  We
continue  to  be  subject  to  indemnification  provisions,  including  for
breaches of certain representations, warranties, and covenants, under
the  terms  of  the  purchase  agreement.  In  addition,  the  tax  liability
associated with the sale is subject to completion of tax return filings in
the jurisdictions in which the OCP and DES businesses operated.

The operating results of the discontinued operations and loss on

sale were as follows:

(In millions)

Net sales

(Loss) income before taxes, including

divestiture-related and restructuring costs

Provision for income taxes

(Loss) income from discontinued

2013

2012

2011

$380.4 $912.3 $956.2

$ (12.4) $ 86.4 $ 84.6
36.2

28.6

.1

operations, net of tax before loss on sale

Loss on sale, net of tax provision of $65.4

(12.5)
(16.0)

57.8
–

48.4
–

(Loss) income from discontinued

operations, net of tax

$ (28.5) $ 57.8 $ 48.4

The  (loss)  income  before  taxes,  including  divestiture-related  and
restructuring costs, for 2013 included a curtailment gain associated with
our postretirement health and welfare benefit plans, partially offset by
divestiture-related  costs.  Refer  to  Note  6,  ‘‘Pension  and  Other
Postretirement Benefits,’’ for information regarding the curtailment gain.
The (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax, reflected the
elimination  of  certain  corporate  cost  allocations.  The  income  tax
provision included in the net loss on sale reflects tax versus book basis
differences, primarily associated with goodwill.

Net  sales  from  continuing  operations  to  discontinued  operations
were $45.8 million, $100 million, and $100 million during 2013, 2012,
and 2011, respectively. These sales have been included in ‘‘Net sales’’
in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The  assets  and  liabilities  of  the  OCP  business  were  classified  as
‘‘held for sale’’ at December 29, 2012, as we continued to pursue the
sale of this business through the end of 2012 and into 2013. The assets
and  liabilities  of  the  DES  business  were  classified  as  ‘‘held  for  sale’’
since the first quarter of 2013 in connection with our agreement to sell
both businesses to CCL, as discussed above.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The carrying values of the major classes of assets and liabilities of
the OCP business that were classified as ‘‘held for sale’’ 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

$119.0
57.2
7.7

183.9
79.5
167.9
32.5
8.4

$472.2

$

–
31.2
21.2
91.9

144.3
16.2

$160.5

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.

Goodwill

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).

Sale of Assets and Assets Held for Sale

In March 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell the property
and equipment of our corporate headquarters in Pasadena, California
for approximately $20 million. In April 2013, we completed the sale and
recognized a pre-tax gain of $10.9 million in ‘‘Other expense, net’’ in the
Consolidated Statements of Income. During 2013, we also completed
the  sale  of  certain  property,  plant  and  equipment  in  China  for
approximately $11 million, as well as the sale of a research facility also
located in Pasadena, California for approximately $5 million.

In  the  third  quarter  of  2013,  we  classified  certain  properties  and
equipment that we are in the process of selling as ‘‘held for sale’’ in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 28, 2013. The carrying value
of these assets was $1.3 million as of December 28, 2013.

NOTE 3. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES RESULTING
FROM BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

Results from our annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of 2013
indicated that no impairment had occurred in 2013 related to goodwill
and indefinite-lived intangible assets. The fair value of these assets was
primarily based on Level 3 inputs.

Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill for 2013 and 2012, by reportable segment and other businesses, were as follows:

(In millions)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2011
Foreign currency translation adjustments

Goodwill as of December 29, 2012
Divestiture  (1)
Acquisition adjustments
Translation adjustments

Goodwill as of December 28, 2013

Pressure-
sensitive
Materials

$336.7
1.6

338.3
–
–
(3.9)

Retail
Branding and
Information
solutions

Other
specialty
converting
businesses

$419.1
3.5

422.6
–
(.2)
(5.7)

$ 3.5
–

3.5
(3.5)
–
–

Total

$759.3
5.1

764.4
(3.5)
(.2)
(9.6)

$334.4

$416.7

$

–

$751.1

(1) See Note 2, ‘‘Discontinued Operations, Exit/Sale of Product Lines, Sale of Assets and Assets Held for Sale,’’ for more information.

The carrying amount of goodwill at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 was net of accumulated impairment losses of $820 million, which

were reported in the Retail Branding and Information Solutions segment.

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

The carrying value of indefinite-lived intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, consisting of trademarks, was $10.9 million and

$11.1 million at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.

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 assets exceeded its fair value which resulted in a non-cash impairment charge of $7 million, which was recorded in ‘‘Other

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expense, net’’ in the Consolidated Statements of Income. This charge was included in the Retail Branding and Information Solutions reportable
segment. The fair value of these assets was primarily based on Level 3 inputs.

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

The following table sets forth our finite-lived intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions at December 28, 2013 and December 29,

2012, which continue to be amortized:

(In millions)

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

Total

2013

Accumulated
Amortization

$164.6
38.3
22.5
11.1

Net
Carrying
Amount

$69.5
10.6
3.7
1.3

Gross
Carrying
Amount

$234.7
49.0
25.7
12.4

2012

Accumulated
Amortization

$142.3
34.0
21.9
9.7

Net
Carrying
Amount

$ 92.4
15.0
3.8
2.7

$236.5

$85.1

$321.8

$207.9

$113.9

Gross
Carrying
Amount

$234.1
48.9
26.2
12.4

$321.6

The finite-lived intangible assets related to our OCP business were classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at year-end 2012 as ‘‘Assets
held for sale.’’ See Note 2, ‘‘Discontinued Operations, Exit/Sale of Product Lines, Sale of Assets and Assets Held for Sale,’’ for more information.
Amortization expense from continuing operations for finite-lived intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions was $28.5 million for 2013,

$29.9 million for 2012, and $30.3 million for 2011.

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

2012. A portion of our outstanding borrowings at December 29, 2012
was repaid using the net proceeds from the $250 million issuance of
senior  notes  discussed  below,  as  well  as  the  net  proceeds  from
divestitures.

(In millions)

2014
2015
2016
2017
2018

Estimated
Amortization
Expense

$24.3
20.9
19.5
10.0
2.5

As  of  December  28,  2013,  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

3

3

6
1

NOTE 4. DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES

Short-Term Borrowings

We  had  no  outstanding  short-term  variable  rate  borrowings  from
commercial paper issuances at December 28, 2013, and $187 million
outstanding  (weighted-average  interest  rate  of  .4%)  at  December  29,

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  also  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
issuances 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 28, 2013
or December 29, 2012. Commitment fees associated with this facility in
2013, 2012, and 2011 were $1.4 million, $1.4 million, and $2.5 million,
respectively.

Uncommitted lines of credit were approximately $371 million and
$411  million  at  December  28,  2013  and  December  29,  2012,
respectively.  These  lines  may  be  cancelled  at  any  time  by  us  or  the
issuing banks. Short-term borrowings outstanding under uncommitted
lines  of  credit  were  $73.9  million  (weighted-average  interest  rate  of
11.2%) and $81.1 million (weighted-average interest rate of 11.2%) at
December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Long-Term Borrowings and Capital Leases

Long-term debt, including its respective interest rates, and capital

lease obligations at year-end consisted of the following:

$247.5  million  and  were  used  to  repay  a  portion  of  the  indebtedness
outstanding under our commercial paper program during the second
quarter of 2013.

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

(In millions)

2013

2012

using commercial paper borrowings.

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

Series 1995 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 2023 at 3.4%
Senior notes due 2033 at 6.0%

Capital lease obligations
Less amount classified as current

–
249.6
249.9
249.7
150.0
3.0
(1.6)

250.0
249.4
249.9
–
150.0
4.8
(251.9)

Total long-term debt and capital leases

$950.6

$ 702.2

Our medium-term notes have maturities from 2015 through 2025

and accrue interest at an average fixed rate of 7.5%.

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

2014 (classified as current)
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019 and thereafter

(In millions)

$

1.6
5.7
.2
249.7
.2
694.8

In April 2013, we issued $250 million of senior notes due April 2023.
The notes bear an interest rate of 3.35% per year, payable semiannually
in  arrears.  The  net  proceeds  from  the  offering,  after  deducting
underwriting  discounts  and  offering  expenses,  were  approximately

Other

Our  various  loan  agreements  require  that  we  maintain  specified
financial covenant ratios of total debt and interest expense in relation to
certain  measures  of  income.  As  of  December  28,  2013,  we  were  in
compliance with our financial covenants.

Our total interest costs from continuing operations in 2013, 2012,
and  2011  were  $62.3  million,  $76.2  million,  and  $75.9  million,
respectively,  of  which  $3.3  million,  $3.3  million,  and  $4.8  million,
respectively, were capitalized as part of the cost of assets.

The estimated fair value of our long-term debt is 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  $1.06  billion  at
December 28, 2013 and $1.31 billion at December 29, 2012. Fair value
amounts were determined primarily based on Level 2 inputs. Refer to
Note 1, ‘‘Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.’’

NOTE 5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

As of December 28, 2013, the aggregate U.S. dollar equivalent notional
value  of  our  outstanding  commodity  contracts  and  foreign  exchange
contracts was $4.4 million and $1.9 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.

The following table provides the fair value and balance sheet locations of derivatives as of December 28, 2013:

(In millions)

Balance Sheet Location

Fair Value

Balance Sheet Location

Asset

Liability

Foreign exchange contracts
Commodity contracts

Other current assets
Other current assets

$3.1
.1

$3.2

Other accrued liabilities
Other accrued liabilities

Fair Value

$4.7
–

$4.7

The following table provides the fair value and balance sheet 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
Commodity contracts

Other current assets

$10.0

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

$10.0

$2.8
.9
.1

$3.8

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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)

Location of Gain (Loss)
in Income

2013

2012

2011

Foreign exchange

Cost of products

contracts

sold

$ 2.3 $

– $

.5

Foreign exchange

Marketing, general

contracts

and administrative
expense

(35.9) 17.8

(13.0)

$(33.6) $17.8 $(12.5)

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

Gains (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

2013

2012

2011

$ 1.1 $ (.9) $

(.1)

(.9)

.3
(3.3)

$ 1.0 $ (1.8) $ (3.0)

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

(In millions)

Location of Gain (Loss)
in Income

2013

2012

2011

Foreign exchange

Cost of products

contracts

sold

$

.6 $ (2.5) $

.9

Commodity contracts

Cost of products

Interest rate contracts

Interest expense

sold

(1.2)
(.1)

(2.8)
(4.4)

(2.9)
(4.2)

$

(.7) $ (9.7) $ (6.2)

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 material in 2013, 2012, or 2011.

As of December 28, 2013, we expect a net gain of $.3 million to be
reclassified from ‘‘Accumulated other comprehensive loss’’ to earnings

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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, the benefits under
some  of  which  have  been  frozen,  covering  eligible  employees  in  the
U.S. and certain other countries. Benefits payable to an employee are
based primarily on years of service and the employee’s compensation
during the course of his or her employment with us. While we have not
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.

Employees who participated in our U.S. defined benefit plan, the
Avery  Dennison  Pension  Plan  (‘‘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. The 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. In the fourth
quarter of 2013, we amended the SHARE Plan to require participants to
make an early election of whether they want to (a) receive their assets in
the SHARE Plan as a distribution, in which case their retirement benefit
under  the  ADPP  would  be  offset  by  the  annuity  equivalent  of  these
assets, or (b) transfer their SHARE Plan assets to the ADPP and receive
the full ADPP retirement benefit in annuity form, rather than wait to make
such  election  upon  termination  of  employment.  The  amendment
resulted in an estimated actuarial loss of $21 million to the ADPP, which
is subject to future amortization. This estimate will be adjusted by the
end of 2014 to reflect the actual elections of participants.

Plan Assets

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

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moves  to  a  more  conservative  asset  allocation  by  increasing  the
allocation to the liability hedging portfolio. The current allocation is 51%
in the growth portfolio and 49% 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  37%  in  equity
securities,  48%  in  fixed  income  securities  and  cash,  and  15%  in
insurance  contracts  and  other  investments,  subject  to  periodic
fluctuations in these respective asset classes.

Fair Value Measurements

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. Pooled funds – alternative investments are
investments  in  a  fund  of  hedge  funds  and  are  valued  monthly  on  a
one-month  lag.  We  assess  information  available  to  us  to  determine
whether there are any material changes to values at the reporting date.
As of the end of fiscal 2013, our investment in pooled funds – alternative
investments was subject to a lock up period which ends in 2014, after
which shares may be redeemed quarterly upon 65 days’ notice.

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 2013:

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Other
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Total

$ 15.8

$15.8

$

–

$

332.7
.4

333.1

60.0
45.8
65.2
86.6
89.5
51.2

398.3

–
–

–

–
–
–
–
–
–

–

$747.2

$15.8

.2

$747.4

332.7
.4

333.1

60.0
45.8
65.2
86.6
89.5
–

347.1

$680.2

–

–
–

–

–
–
–
–
–
51.2

51.2

$51.2

(In millions)

Assets
Cash
Liability hedging portfolio

Pooled funds – Corporate debt/agencies
Pooled funds – U.S. bonds, other fixed income

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
Pooled funds – Alternative investments

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 equities’’ includes U.S. equity securities.
(2) Included accrued recoverable taxes at year-end 2013.

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The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 for U.S. plan assets held during the year ended December 28, 2013:

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions)

Balance at December 29, 2012
Net realized and unrealized gain
Purchases
Settlements
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates

Balance at December 28, 2013

Level 3 Assets

Pooled Funds –
Alternative
Investments

$

–
1.2
50.0
–
–

$51.2

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, international plan assets at fair value as of year-end 2013:

(In millions)

Assets
Cash
Fixed income securities

Mutual funds
Pooled funds – Emerging markets bonds
Pooled funds – European bonds
Pooled funds – U.K. bonds
Pooled funds – Global bonds
Pooled funds – High yield bonds

Total fixed income securities

Equity securities

Pooled funds – Emerging markets
Pooled funds – U.K.
Pooled funds – Global
Pooled funds – Real estate investment trusts

Total equity securities

Other investments

Pooled funds – Commodities
Pooled funds – Real estate
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

$

4.7

$4.7

$

–

$

.3
6.2
193.8
56.6
3.3
6.7

266.9

20.9
17.2
151.3
28.8

218.2

9.5
7.7
31.7
27.4

76.3

.3
–
–
–
–
–

.3

–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

–
6.2
193.8
56.6
3.3
6.7

266.6

20.9
17.2
151.3
28.8

218.2

9.5
7.7
31.7
–

48.9

–

–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
27.4

27.4

Total international plan assets at fair value

$566.1

$5.0

$533.7

$27.4

Other assets

Total international plan assets

.5

$566.6

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The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 for international plan assets held during the year ended December 28, 2013:

(In millions)

Balance at December 29, 2012
Net realized and unrealized gain
Purchases
Settlements
Transfers  (1)
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates

Balance at December 28, 2013

(1) Includes transfers in Switzerland related to the OCP and DES divestitures.

Level 3 Assets

Insurance Contracts

$27.8
.8
2.4
(6.7)
2.3
.8

$27.4

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

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(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  for
international  plan  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

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.

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 retired 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  account  our  asset
allocation,  the  correlation  between  our  asset  classes,  and  the  mix  of
active and passive investments. Additionally, current market conditions,

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including interest rates, are evaluated and market data is reviewed for
reasonability and appropriateness.

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

rates would have the following effects:

Healthcare Cost Trend Rate

Our  practice  is  to  fund  the  cost  of  postretirement  benefits  from
operating cash flows. For measurement purposes, a 7% annual rate of
increase  in  the  per  capita  cost  of  covered  health  care  benefits  was
assumed for 2014. This rate is expected to decrease to approximately
5% by 2018.

(In millions)

Effect on total of service

and interest cost
components

Effect on postretirement
benefit obligations

One-percentage-point
Increase

One-percentage-point
Decrease

$.01

.3

$(.01)

(.3)

Plan Balance Sheet Reconciliations

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 obligations
Projected benefit obligations at beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Participant contribution
Amendments  (1)
Actuarial (gain) loss  (2)
Plan transfer  (3)
Benefits paid
Curtailments
Settlements
Foreign currency translation

Projected benefit obligations at end of year

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2013

2012

2013

2012

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

$963.7
.4
39.7
–
19.9
(59.8)
5.7
(45.4)
9.5
–
–

$597.6
13.0
23.3
4.1
–
8.5
7.1
(21.2)
(1.7)
(6.0)
18.1

$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

$12.0
–
.3
1.2
–
(.5)
–
(3.5)
(.4)
–
–

$933.7

$642.8

$963.7

$597.6

$ 9.1

$12.4
–
.4
1.2
–
1.7
–
(3.7)
–
–
–

$12.0

Accumulated benefit obligations at end of year

$933.7

$601.7

$961.4

$559.0

(1) Amendments to the U.S. pension plan related to the SHARE plan.
(2) Actuarial gain/loss in 2013 included an out-of-period adjustment of $15 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2013 to properly state the balance sheet pension liability by increasing the projected
benefit obligation as a result of a change from the historical method of projecting the SHARE Plan asset values. The corresponding adjustment affected other comprehensive income, with no impact
to net income in 2013, and is subject to future amortization. The impact of this out-of-period adjustment was not considered material to the current or any previous financial statements.
(3) Plan transfer for the U.S. represented a transfer from the Avery Dennison Corporation Employee Savings Plan. Plan transfers for the international plans include transfers in Switzerland and Germany

related to the OCP and DES divestitures.

Plan Assets

(In millions)

Change in plan assets
Plan assets at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Plan transfer  (1)
Employer contributions
Participant contributions
Benefits paid
Settlements
Foreign currency translation

Plan assets at end of year

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2013

2012

2013

2012

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

$648.5
61.8
5.7
76.8
–
(45.4)
–
–

$515.0
26.6
2.3
28.9
4.1
(21.2)
(6.0)
16.9

$551.2
83.9
2.0
57.6
–
(46.2)
–
–

$441.3
62.7
–
19.4
4.1
(22.3)
–
9.8

$

–
–
–
2.3
1.2
(3.5)
–
–

$

–
–
–
2.5
1.2
(3.7)
–
–

$747.4

$566.6

$648.5

$515.0

$

–

$

–

(1) Plan transfer for the U.S. represented a transfer from our savings plan. Plan transfers for the international plans include transfers in Switzerland related to the OCP and DES divestitures.

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Funded Status

(In millions)

Funded status of the plans
Other assets
Other accrued liabilities
Long-term retirement benefits and other liabilities

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2013

2012

2013

2012

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

$

–
(3.6)
(182.7)

$ 35.4
(2.7)
(108.9)

$

–
(3.9)
(311.3)

$ 38.3
(2.1)
(118.9)

$

–
(2.2)
(6.9)

$

–
(2.7)
(9.3)

Plan assets less than benefit obligations

$(186.3)

$ (76.2)

$(315.2)

$ (82.7)

$ (9.1)

$(12.0)

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2013

2012

2011

2013

2012

2011

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

4.85% 3.88% 4.00% 3.94% 4.75% 4.80% 3.45% 2.85% 3.75%
–

2.24

2.24

2.79

–

–

–

–

–

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 obligations of our underfunded plans, which consist of all U.S. and several
international plans.

For U.S. and international plans combined, the projected benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with projected benefit
obligations  in  excess  of  plan  assets  were  $1.25  billion  and  $953.7  million,  respectively,  at  year-end  2013  and  $1.27  billion  and  $829.2  million,
respectively, at year-end 2012.

For U.S. and international plans combined, the accumulated benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated
benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $1.22 billion and $938.6 million, respectively, at year-end 2013 and $1.24 billion and $816.5 million,
respectively, at year-end 2012.

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

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2013

2012

2013

2012

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

$ 466.9
21.0
–

$ 129.5
2.5
.5

$ 558.8
1.5
–

$ 131.4
2.9
.4

$ 26.6
(26.2)
–

$ 29.9
(43.3)
–

$(13.4)

Net amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)

$ 487.9

$ 132.5

$ 560.3

$ 134.7

$

.4

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

(income)’’:

(In millions)

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2013

2012

2011

2013

2012

2011

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

Net actuarial (gain) loss
Prior service cost (credit)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost (credit)

$(73.4)
19.9
(18.9)

$ 6.1
–
(8.3)

$93.5
–
(15.3)

$16.4
–
(3.3)

$133.6
–
(8.9)

$18.1
–
(3.8)

$ (.9)
–
14.7

$1.7
–
2.1

$ 7.0
(34.1)
.6

Net amount recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss

$(72.4)

$(2.2)

$78.2

$13.1

$124.7

$14.3

$13.8

$3.8

$(26.5)

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Plan Income Statement Reconciliations

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

defined benefit plans:

(In millions)

Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Recognized actuarial loss
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
Amortization of transition asset
Recognized gain on curtailment  (1)
Recognized loss (gain) on settlement  (2)

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2013

2012

2011

2013

2012

2011

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

U.S.

Int’l

$

.4
39.7
(48.1)
17.7
.3
–
–
–

$ 13.0
23.3
(22.6)
6.3
.5
(.1)
(1.5)
.5

$

.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)

$

–
.3
–
2.5
(4.1)
–
–
–

$

–
.5
–
2.7
(4.8)
–
–
–

$ 1.3
1.7
–
1.9
(2.5)
–
–
–

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

$ 10.0

$ 19.4

$ 10.0

$ 14.5

$ 3.7

$ 15.5

$ (1.3) $ (1.6) $ 2.4

(1) Recognized gain on curtailment in 2013 related to a plan in Taiwan and was recorded in ‘‘Other expense, net’’ in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2) Represented settlement events in the U.S. in 2012.

In 2013, in connection with the sale of our OCP and DES businesses, we recognized a curtailment gain of $13.1 million associated with our
postretirement health and welfare benefit plans, partially offset by curtailment and settlement losses of $10.4 million associated with our pension
plans. The net gain of $2.7 million was recorded in ‘‘(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax’’ in the Consolidated Statements of
Income. Refer to Note 2, ‘‘Discontinued Operations, Exit/Sale of Product Lines, Sale of Assets and Assets Held for Sale,’’ for more information on the
sale.

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

Pension Benefits

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

2013

2012

2011

2013

2012

2011

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

4.00% 3.94% 4.75% 4.80% 5.50% 5.24% 2.85% 3.75% 5.25%
8.00
8.00
–
–

4.78
2.24

5.48
2.95

4.95
2.79

8.00
–

–
–

–
–

–
–

Plan Contributions

Future Benefit Payments

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 2014, we expect to contribute approximately $4 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 $21 million.

We  also  expect  to  contribute  approximately  $2  million  to  our

postretirement benefit plan in 2014.

Anticipated future benefit payments, which reflect expected service

periods for eligible participants, are as follows:

(In millions)

2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019 – 2023

Pension Benefits

U.S.

Int’l

$ 48.4
49.6
51.0
53.2
70.1
289.9

$ 20.7
21.0
22.6
22.9
23.8
138.7

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

$ 2.3
1.7
1.1
.9
.6
2.0

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Estimated Amortization Amounts in Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss

Our estimates of fiscal year 2014 amortization of amounts included

in ‘‘Accumulated other comprehensive loss’’ are as follows:

his or her resignation or retirement. Approximately .1 million DSUs were
outstanding as of year-end 2013 and 2012, with an aggregate value of
$5.5 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions)

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

Pension Benefits

U.S.

$ 15.7
1.2
–

$

Int’l

5.3
.4
.1

Net amount to be recognized

$ 16.9

$

5.8

U.S. Postretirement
Health Benefits

$ 2.7
(3.3)
–

$ (.6)

Defined Contribution Plans

We sponsor various defined contribution plans worldwide, with the
largest plan being the Avery Dennison Corporation Employee Savings
Plan (‘‘Savings Plan’’), a 401(k) plan available to 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  Benefit  Restoration  Plan  effective
December 31, 2010.

We recognized expense from continuing operations of $21 million,
$19.8 million, and $19.3 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively,
related to our employer contributions and employer match of participant
contributions to the Savings Plan.

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 2013 and 2012, we had accrued $128.6 million
and $128.3 million, respectively, for our obligations under these plans.
These  obligations  are  funded  by  corporate-owned  life  insurance
contracts and standby letters of credit. As of year-end 2013 and 2012,
these obligations were secured by standby letters of credit of $3 million
and $16 million, respectively. 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 Sheets, was $204.6 million
and $187.4 million at year-end 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Our  deferred  compensation  expense  (gain)  from  continuing
operations  was  $5.9  million,  $7.1  million,  and  $(4.1)  million  for  2013,
2012, and 2011, respectively. A portion of the interest on certain of our
contributions  may  be  forfeited  by  participants  if  their  employment
terminates before age 55 other than by reason of death or disability.
We maintain a Directors Deferred Equity Compensation Plan, which
allows  our  non-employee  directors  to  elect  to  receive  their  cash
compensation 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

NOTE 7. COMMITMENTS

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

Year

2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019 and thereafter

Total minimum lease payments

(In millions)

$ 52.2
41.9
30.2
17.2
12.2
53.1

$206.8

Rent  expense  for  operating  leases  from  continuing  operations,
which includes maintenance and insurance costs and property taxes,
was  approximately  $70  million  in  2013,  $75  million  in  2012,  and
$84  million  in  2011.  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 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  Materials
group. 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.  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 $19 million at December 28, 2013, which was included in
‘‘Long-term retirement benefits and other liabilities’’ in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets.

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 expenses to resolve these matters
could be higher than the liabilities we have accrued; however, we are

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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
have accrued, we adjust our accrued liabilities accordingly. Additional
lawsuits, claims, inquiries, and other regulatory and compliance matters
could arise in the future. The range of expenses for resolving any future
matters will be assessed as they arise; until then, a range of potential
expenses  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

As of December 28, 2013, 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 ten 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 these sites,
and anticipate that our share of remediation costs will be determined
pursuant  to  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,
and  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  expenses  to  remediate  these  sites  could  be  higher  than  the
liabilities  we  have  accrued;  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 have accrued, we
adjust our environmental liabilities accordingly. In addition, we may be
identified  as  a  PRP  at  additional  sites  in  the  future.  The  range  of
expenses for remediation of any future-identified sites will be addressed
as  they  arise;  until  then,  a  range  of  expenses  for  such  remediation
cannot be determined.

The activity in 2013 and 2012 related to environmental liabilities was

as follows:

(In millions)

Balance at beginning of year
Charges (reversals), net
Payments

Balance at end of year

2013

2012

$32.5
4.6
(7.5)

$40.6
(3.1)
(5.0)

$29.6

$32.5

As of December 28, 2013, approximately $10 million of the balance
was  classified  as  short-term  and  was  included  in  ‘‘Other  accrued
liabilities’’ in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Guarantees

We  participate  in  receivable  financing  programs  with  several
financial institutions whereby advances may be requested from these
financial  institutions.  We  guarantee  the  collection  of  the  related

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receivables.  At  December  28,  2013, 
guaranteed was approximately $6 million.

the  outstanding  amount

Unused  letters  of  credit  (primarily  standby)  outstanding  with
institutions  were  approximately  $89  million  at

financial 

various 
December 28, 2013.

NOTE 9. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock and Share 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.

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 plan or
used 
In  2013,  we  repurchased
approximately 6.6 million shares of our common stock at an aggregate
cost of $283.5 million.

for  other  corporate  purposes. 

On July 25, 2013, 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). This authorization will remain in
effect until shares totaling $400 million have been repurchased.

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). This authorization will remain in
effect until shares totaling $400 million have been repurchased.

As  of  December  28,  2013,  shares  of  our  common  stock  in  the
aggregate amount of approximately $455 million remained authorized
for repurchase under these Board authorizations.

NOTE 10. LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

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  May.  Prior  to  2013,  these
awards were granted to non-employee directors in April. Certain awards
granted  to  retirement-eligible  employees  vest  in  full  upon  retirement;
awards to these employees are accounted for as fully vested on the date
of grant.

Stock-based  compensation  expense  from  continuing  operations
and the total recognized tax benefit related to this expense for the years
2013, 2012, and 2011 were as follows:

(In millions)

Stock-based compensation expense
Tax benefit

2013

2012

2011

$32.3
10.8

$35.8
12.5

$36.4
12.5

This  expense  was 

included 

in 

‘‘Marketing,  general  and

administrative expense’’ in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

As  of  December  28,  2013,  we  had  approximately  $57  million  of
unrecognized  compensation  expense  from  continuing  operations
related  to  unvested  stock  options,  PUs,  MSUs,  and  RSUs.  The
unrecognized  compensation  expense  is  expected  to  be  recognized

over  the  remaining  weighted-average  requisite  service  period  of
approximately two years for each of these awards.

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. 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:

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.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Expected stock price volatility represents an average of the 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
grant.

Expected option term is determined based on historical experience

under our stock option and incentive plans.

The  weighted-average  fair  value  per  share  of  options  granted
during 2013 was $6.97, compared to $7.08 for 2012, and $9.45 for 2011.
The  underlying  weighted-average  assumptions  used  were  as

follows:

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

2013

2012

2011

1.04%
27.17%
3.40%

1.82%
32.81%
3.30%

2.22%
30.70%
2.76%

6.2 years

6.0 years

6.2 years

The following table sets forth stock option information related to our stock option and incentive plans during 2013:

Outstanding at December 29, 2012
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited or expired

Outstanding at December 28, 2013
Options vested and expected to vest at December 28, 2013
Options exercisable at December 28, 2013

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $26.1 million
in 2013, $3.8 million in 2012, and $2.9 million in 2011. Cash received by
us  from  the  exercise  of  these  stock  options  was  approximately
$44.8 million in 2013, $10.2 million in 2012, and $3.9 million in 2011. The
tax benefit associated with these exercised options was $8.5 million in
2013, $1.3 million in 2012, and $.9 million in 2011. 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’’)

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  objectives  are  achieved  at  the  end  of  the
period. Over the performance period, the estimated number of shares of
our  common  stock  issuable  upon  vesting  is  adjusted  upward  or
downward based upon the probability of achievement of performance
objectives. The actual number of shares issued can range from 0% to
200% of the target shares at the time of grant.

We  exceeded  the  target  level  for  certain  performance  objectives
established for the 2010-2012 performance period, which resulted in an
overall  payout  of  117%  of  target  for  the  PUs  granted  in  2010.  These
awards were paid in the first quarter of 2013.

Number

of options Weighted-average
exercise price

(in thousands)

11,376.9
.8
(1,668.1)
(1,818.4)

7,891.2
7,608.9
6,230.4

$43.93
40.33
27.01
51.19

$45.85
46.30
$49.08

Weighted-average
remaining
contractual life
(in years)

Aggregate
intrinsic value
(in millions)

5.59

$28.0

4.27
4.15
3.41

$69.0
64.2
$40.8

The  following  table  summarizes  information  related  to  awarded

PUs:

Unvested at December 29, 2012
Granted at target
Granted for above-target performance  (1)
Vested
Forfeited/cancelled

Number of
PUs
(in thousands)

1,001.2
208.5
57.5
(328.8)
(143.2)

Weighted-
average
grant-date
fair value

$35.20
52.93
30.87
29.71
37.78

Unvested at December 28, 2013

795.2

$41.32

(1) Reflects  awards  granted  in  excess  of  target  as  a  result  of  our  achieving  above-target

performance for the 2010 - 2012 performance period.

Market-Leveraged Stock Units (‘‘MSUs’’)

In  2013,  in  lieu  of  stock  options  and  RSUs,  we  began  granting
performance-based MSUs, which vest ratably over a four-year period.
Although  dividend  equivalents  accrue  on  MSUs  during  the  vesting
period, they are earned and paid only at vesting. The number of MSU
shares earned is based upon our absolute total shareholder return at
each vesting date and can range from 0% to 200% of the target amount
of MSUs subject to vesting. Each of the four vesting periods represents
one tranche of MSUs and the fair value of each of these four tranches

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was determined using the Monte-Carlo simulation model, which utilizes
multiple input variables, including expected volatility assumptions and
other  assumptions,  to  estimate  the  probability  of  achieving  the
performance objective established for the award.

The  following  table  summarizes  information  related  to  awarded

MSUs:

Unvested at December 29, 2012
Granted at target
Vested
Forfeited/cancelled

Number of
MSUs
(in thousands)

–
346.6
–
(16.5)

Weighted-
average
grant-date
fair value

$

–
51.40
–
51.56

Unvested at December 28, 2013

330.1

$51.40

Restricted Stock Units (‘‘RSUs’’)

RSUs  granted  under  our  stock  option  and  incentive  plan  usually
vest ratably over a period of three years for non-employee directors and
four  years  for  employees  provided  that  directorship  or  employment
continues  through  the  applicable  vesting  date.  If  the  condition  is  not
met, unvested RSUs are generally forfeited.

The  following  table  summarizes  information  related  to  awarded

RSUs:

Unvested at December 29, 2012
Granted
Vested
Forfeited/cancelled

Number of
RSUs
(in thousands)

1,352.2
59.9
(548.6)
(182.5)

Weighted-
average
grant-date
fair value

$29.68
38.72
29.06
29.77

Unvested at December 28, 2013

681.0

$31.06

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 eligible employees. LTI
Units  are  service-based  awards  that  generally  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 related
to these awards is amortized on a straight-line basis and the fair value is
remeasured  using  the  estimated  percentage  of  units  expected  to  be
earned multiplied by the average of the high and low market prices of
our common stock at each quarter-end.

In 2013, we also began granting cash-based awards in the form of
performance  and  market-leveraged  LTI  Units  to  eligible  employees.
Performance LTI Units are payable in cash at the end of a three-year cliff

vesting  period  provided  that  certain  performance  objectives  are
achieved  at  the  end  of  the  performance  period.  Market-leveraged  LTI
Units are payable in cash and vest ratably over a period of four years.
The number of performance and market-leveraged LTI Units earned at
vesting is adjusted upward or downward based upon the probability of
achieving  the  performance  objectives  established  for  the  respective
award  and  the  actual  number  of  units  issued  can  range  from  0%  to
200%  of  the  target  units  subject  to  vesting.  The  performance  and
market-leveraged  LTI  Units  are  remeasured  using  the  estimated
percentage of units expected to be earned multiplied by the average of
the  high  and  low  market  prices  of  our  common  stock  at  each
quarter-end  over 
respective  performance  periods.  The
compensation expense related to performance LTI Units is amortized on
a  straight-line  basis  over  their  respective  performance  period.  The
compensation  expense  related  to  market-leveraged  LTI  Units  is
amortized on a graded-vesting basis over their respective performance
periods.

their 

The compensation expense from continuing operations related to
these  units  was  $6.3  million  and  $1.9  million  for  the  years  ended
December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively. 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  $3.2  million  and  $.5  million  for  the  years
December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.

NOTE 11. COST REDUCTION ACTIONS

2012 Program

In 2013, we recorded $40.3 million in restructuring charges, net of
reversals, related to the restructuring program we initiated in 2012 (the
‘‘2012 Program’’), which consisted of severance and related costs for
the reduction of approximately 1,400 positions, lease and other contract
cancellation costs, and asset impairment charges.

In 2012, we recorded $56.4 million in restructuring charges, net of
reversals, related to our 2012 Program, which consisted of severance
and  related  costs  for  the  reduction  of  approximately  1,060  positions,
lease cancellation costs, and asset impairment charges.

No employees impacted by the 2012 Program remained employed

with us as of December 28, 2013.

2011 Actions

In  2011,  we  recorded  approximately  $45  million  in  restructuring
charges,  net  of  reversals, 
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.

including  charges 

Accruals  for  severance  and  related  costs  and  lease  and  other
contract cancellation costs were included in ‘‘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.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

During 2013, restructuring charges and payments were as follows:

(In millions)

2012 Program
Severance and related costs
Lease and other contract cancellation costs
Asset impairment charges
2011 Actions
Severance and related costs

Total

Accrual at
December 29,
2012

Charges
(Reversals),
net

Cash
Payments

Non-cash
Impairment

Foreign
Currency
Translation

Accrual at
December 28,
2013

$20.7
.1
–

$27.2
3.4
9.7

$(41.0)
(3.3)
–

$

–
–
(9.7)

.1

–

(.1)

–

$20.9

$40.3

$(44.4)

$(9.7)

$(.3)
–
–

–

$(.3)

$6.6
.2
–

–

$6.8

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

(In millions)

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

Total

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)

–
–

–

$14.7

$56.4

$(44.0)

$(6.9)

$.5
–
–

.2
–

–

$.7

$20.7
.1
–

.1
–

–

$20.9

anticipated to result in a reduction of approximately 110 positions from
our Pressure-sensitive Materials segment.

NOTE 12. TAXES BASED ON INCOME

(In millions)

2013

2012

2011

Taxes based on income (loss) were as follows:

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.

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

$10.8
28.5
.1
.9

$34.1
17.8
.9
3.0

$19.7
19.4
–
4.8

40.3

55.8

43.9

–

.6

1.3

$40.3

$56.4

$45.2

(In millions)

Current:

U.S. federal tax
State taxes
International taxes

Deferred:

U.S. federal tax
State taxes
International taxes

Subsequent to the end of the fiscal year 2013, in January 2014, we
announced  our  intent  to  close  an  older  manufacturing  facility  in  the
Netherlands  and  consolidate  those  operations  with  the  operations  of
another  existing  facility  in  Germany.  This  restructuring  action  is

2013

2012

2011

$

1.9
.3
107.3

$ (18.7)
(2.4)
101.2

$ (8.6)
(1.1)
78.4

109.5

80.1

68.7

(11.2)
1.3
19.2

9.3

9.5
(9.3)
(.3)

(.1)

(6.8)
(1.4)
11.0

2.8

Provision for income taxes

$118.8

$ 80.0

$ 71.5

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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

(In millions)

2013

2012

2011

Computed tax at 35% of income

before taxes

$127.1

$ 83.1

$ 74.5

Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting

from:
State taxes, net of federal tax

benefit

Foreign earnings taxed at different

rates  (1)(2)

Valuation allowance
Corporate owned life insurance
U.S. federal research and
development tax credits
Tax contingencies and audit

settlements

Expiration of carryforward items
Other items, net

2.4

1.1

(2.4)

(14.7)
(4.3)
(6.9)

11.8
(23.6)
(5.5)

2.3
7.0
(5.1)

(7.0)

–

(4.6)

23.1
2.5
(3.4)

9.4
4.8
(1.1)

2.9
.4
(3.5)

Provision for income taxes

$118.8

$ 80.0

$ 71.5

(1) Included foreign earnings taxed in the U.S., net of credits, for all years.
(2) Included $12.1 million and $11.2 million of expense related to the accrual of U.S. taxes on
certain foreign earnings for 2013 and 2012, respectively. For 2011, there was no such accrual.

Income  (loss)  from  continuing  operations  before  taxes  from  our

U.S. and international operations was as follows:

also retroactively extended the controlled foreign corporation (‘‘CFC’’)
look-through rule that 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
did  not  have  a  material  impact  on  our  effective  tax  rate  or  operating
results  after  taking  into  consideration  tax  accruals  related  to  our
repatriation assertions. The extensions of the CFC look-through rule and
the research and development credit expired on December 31, 2013.
Deferred income taxes have not been provided on approximately
$2.1  billion  of  undistributed  earnings  of  foreign  subsidiaries  as  of
December 28, 2013 since these amounts are intended to be indefinitely
reinvested  in  foreign  operations.  It  is  not  practicable  to  calculate  the
deferred taxes associated with these earnings because of the variability
of multiple factors that would need to be assessed at the time of any
assumed  repatriation;  however,  foreign  tax  credits  would  likely  be
available to reduce federal income taxes in the event of distribution. In
making this assertion, we evaluate, among other factors, the profitability
of  our  U.S.  and  foreign  operations  and  the  need  for  cash  within  and
outside the U.S., including cash requirements for capital improvements,
acquisitions, market expansion, and stock repurchase programs.

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)

U.S.
International

2013

2012

2011

(In millions)

$ (36.2)
399.3

$(125.7)
363.3

$ (81.8)
295.0

Income from continuing operations

before taxes

$363.1

$ 237.6

$213.2

The effective tax rate for continuing operations was 32.7%, 33.7%,
and 33.5% for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The 2013
effective  tax  rate  for  continuing  operations  reflected  $11  million  of
benefit  for  adjustments  to  federal  income  tax,  primarily  due  to  the
enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (‘‘ATRA’’), and
$18.8  million  of  net  expense  on  changes  in  certain  tax  reserves  and
valuation  allowances.  Additionally,  the  effective  tax  rate  for  2013
reflected a benefit of $11.2 million from favorable tax rates on certain
earnings from our operations in lower-tax jurisdictions throughout the
world, offset by $12.1 million of expense related to the accrual of U.S.
taxes  on  certain  foreign  earnings.  The  2012  effective  tax  rate  for
continuing operations reflected $6.2 million of benefit from the release
of a valuation allowance on certain state tax credits and $11.2 million of
expense related to the accrual of U.S. taxes on certain foreign earnings.
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. The 2011
effective  tax  rate  for  continuing  operations  reflected  $7  million  of
expense  for  increases  in  valuation  allowances  and  $2.8  million  of
expense from the settlement of foreign tax audits.

On January 2, 2013, ATRA was enacted, retrospectively extending
the  federal  research  and  development  credit  for  amounts  paid  or
incurred  after  December  31,  2011  and  before  January  1,  2014.  The
retroactive  effects  were  recognized  in  the  first  quarter  of  2013.  ATRA

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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  (2)

Depreciation and amortization
Repatriation accrual
Foreign operating loss recapture
Other liabilities

Total deferred tax liabilities  (2)

Total net deferred tax assets

2013

2012

$ 44.7
306.2
129.2
–
100.8
95.7
8.6
6.2
(59.0)

$ 80.3

323.8 (1)
118.0
6.0
107.9
146.1
12.1
2.7
(69.3)  (1)

632.4

727.6

(127.8)
(52.9)
(136.5)
(1.8)

(166.7)
(20.3)
(136.5)

(3.1)  (1)

(319.0)

(326.6)

$ 313.4

$ 401.0

(1) The presentation for 2012 was revised to conform to the presentation shown for 2013. The
revision was immaterial having no impact on total net deferred tax assets but resulted in a
decrease of $33.4 million, $27.9 million, and $5.5 million in net operating losses, valuation
allowance, and other liabilities, respectively.

(2) Reflect gross amounts 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.  The  valuation
allowance  at  December  28,  2013  and  December  29,  2012  was
$59  million  and  $69.3  million,  respectively.  In  2013,  we  recognized
$4.3 million as a tax benefit in continuing operations with the remaining
$6 million primarily impacting discontinued operations.

Net  operating  loss  carryforwards  of  foreign  subsidiaries  at
December  28,  2013  and  December  29,  2012  were  $1.06  billion  and

$1.14  billion,  respectively.  If  unused,  foreign  net  operating  losses  of
$42.8 million would expire between 2014 and 2017, and $77.5 million
would expire after 2017. Net operating losses of $944.8 million 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 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012
totaled  $129.2  million  and  $118  million,  respectively.  If  unused,  tax
credit  carryforwards  of  $3.4  million  would  expire  between  2014  and
2016,  $87.2  million  would  expire  between  2017  and  2021,  and
$30.1  million  would  expire  after  2021.  Tax  credit  carryforwards  of
$8.5 million can be carried forward indefinitely.

With the expiration of our tax holiday in Bangladesh during 2013,
tax holidays did not have a material effect on our 2013 results. We do not
anticipate  the  expected  expiration  of  our  remaining  tax  holidays  in
Thailand and Vietnam between 2014 and 2016 to have a material effect
on our effective tax rate, operating results, or financial condition.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

As  of  December  28,  2013,  our  unrecognized  tax  benefits  totaled
$137.2 million, $96.7 million of which, if recognized, would reduce the
annual  effective  income  tax  rate.  As  of  December  29,  2012,  our
unrecognized tax benefits totaled $121.6 million, $82.8 million of 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  expense  of
$2.7  million,  $5.5  million,  and  $2.7  million  in  the  Consolidated
Statements of Income in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. We have
accrued $29.2 million and $29.1 million for interest and penalties, net of
tax benefit, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 28, 2013
and December 29, 2012, respectively.

A  reconciliation  of  the  beginning  and  ending  amounts  of

unrecognized tax benefits is set forth below:

(In millions)

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

current year

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

Changes in judgment
Settlements
Lapses and statute expirations

Changes due to translation of foreign currencies

2013

2012

$121.6

$120.3

20.1
8.3

(4.0)
(2.6)
(6.2)
–

15.7
.6

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

Balance at end of year

$137.2

$121.6

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

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

our effective tax rate. As of the date the 2013 financial statements are
being issued, we and our U.S. subsidiaries have completed the Internal
Revenue  Service’s  Compliance  Assurance  Process  Program  through
2012. We are subject to routine tax examinations in other jurisdictions.
With a few 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 uncertain tax positions, including interest and
penalties, of approximately $20 million, primarily as a result of closing
tax years.

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 or
reviewed  internally  by  country,  results  by  individual  country  are  not
provided.

(In millions)

2013

2012

2011

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

Solutions

Other specialty converting

businesses

$4,455.0 $4,257.6 $4,261.0

1,611.1

1,535.0

1,510.1

73.9

70.9

73.8

Net sales to unaffiliated customers

$6,140.0 $5,863.5 $5,844.9

Intersegment sales
Pressure-sensitive Materials
Retail Branding and Information

Solutions

Other specialty converting

businesses

$

64.6 $

60.9 $

59.5

2.4

3.6

3.8

.8

3.3

.7

Intersegment sales

$

70.6 $

65.5 $

63.5

Income from continuing operations

before taxes

Pressure-sensitive Materials
Retail Branding and Information

Solutions

Other specialty converting

businesses

Corporate expense
Interest expense

$ 442.8 $ 359.7 $ 349.1

81.7

53.3

42.1

(8.3)
(94.1)
(59.0)

(16.2)
(86.3)
(72.9)

(12.5)
(94.4)
(71.1)

Income from continuing operations

before taxes

$ 363.1 $ 237.6 $ 213.2

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$

81.1 $

64.8 $

71.2

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.

42.4

24.7

24.2

(In millions)

2013

2012

2011

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

$1,537.6 $1,528.3 $1,473.0
1,994.8
1,851.1
1,526.9
1,627.6
489.9
501.2
360.3
355.3

1,958.4
1,823.5
515.6
304.9

Net sales to unaffiliated customers

$6,140.0 $5,863.5 $5,844.9

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

operations are set forth below.

(In millions)

2013

2012

2011

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

$ 279.6 $ 340.2 $ 370.5
708.9

642.9

675.3

Property, plant and equipment, net

$ 922.5 $1,015.5 $1,079.4

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions)

2013

2012

2011

Capital expenditures
Pressure-sensitive Materials
Retail Branding and Information

Solutions

Other specialty converting

businesses

1.2

3.4

3.5

Capital expenditures

$ 124.7 $

92.9 $

98.9

Depreciation and amortization

expense

Pressure-sensitive Materials
Retail Branding and Information

Solutions

Other specialty converting

businesses

Depreciation and amortization

$ 113.5 $ 112.8 $ 119.1

86.7

93.9

96.5

4.1

4.3

4.4

expense

$ 204.3 $ 211.0 $ 220.0

Other expense, net by reportable
segment and other businesses

Pressure-sensitive Materials
Retail Branding and Information

Solutions

Other specialty converting

businesses

Corporate

$

10.8 $

33.5 $

20.1

20.0

24.8

17.8

.1
5.7

4.8
5.7

–
13.7

Other expense, net

$

36.6 $

68.8 $

51.6

Other expense, net by type
Restructuring costs:

Severance and related costs
Asset impairment charges and
lease and other contract
cancellation costs

Other items:

Charitable contribution to Avery

Dennison Foundation

Indefinite-lived intangible asset

impairment charge

Gain on sale of product line
Gain on sale of assets
Loss from debt extinguishment
Gain from curtailment of pension

obligation

Legal settlements
Product line exits
Divestiture-related costs  (1)

$

27.2 $

49.3 $

35.0

13.1

6.5

8.9

10.0

–
–
(17.8)
–

(1.6)
2.5
–
3.2

–

7.0
(.6)
–
–

–
–
3.9
2.7

–

–
–
–
.7

–
(1.2)
–
8.2

Other expense, net

$

36.6 $

68.8 $

51.6

(1) Represents only the portion allocated to continuing operations.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions, except per share data)

2013
Net sales
Gross profit
Income from continuing operations
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

2012
Net sales
Gross profit
Income from continuing operations
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income
Net income 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

$1,498.9
401.7
66.8
(9.0)
57.8

$1,552.3
417.5
70.8
(2.0)
68.8

$1,504.9
402.2
62.0
(15.5)
46.5

$1,583.9
416.3
44.7
(2.0)
42.7

.67
(.09)
.58

.66
(.09)
.57

.71
(.02)
.69

.70
(.02)
.68

.63
(.16)
.47

.62
(.15)
.47

.46
(.02)
.44

.45
(.02)
.43

$1,443.0
377.1
44.6
(.7)
43.9

$1,490.4
388.1
49.1
15.1
64.2

$1,447.0
381.0
35.9
22.4
58.3

$1,483.1
382.0
28.0
21.0
49.0

.42
–
.42

.42
(.01)
.41

.47
.15
.62

.47
.15
.62

.36
.22
.58

.35
.22
.57

.28
.21
.49

.28
.20
.48

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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

(In millions, except per share data)

2013
Restructuring costs:

Severance and related costs
Asset impairment, lease and other contract cancellation charges

Other items:

Charitable contribution to Avery Dennison Foundation
Gain on sale of assets
Gain from curtailment of pension obligation
Legal settlement
Divestiture-related costs  (1)

Other expense, net

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
Product line exits
Divestiture-related costs  (1)

Other expense, net

(1) Represents only the portion allocated to continuing operations.

NOTE 15. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

$ 6.8
1.3

$ 5.4
2.4

$ 8.7
8.0

$ 6.3
1.4

–
(1.3)
–
–
.7

–
(10.9)
–
2.5
.3

10.0
(.5)
(1.6)
–
1.1

–
(5.1)
–
–
1.1

$ 7.5

$

(.3)

$25.7

$ 3.7

$ 5.7
1.5

$ 9.8
.4

$17.6
1.5

$16.2
3.1

–
–
–
.4

–
(.6)
–
1.6

–
–
2.1
.7

7.0
–
1.8
–

$ 7.6

$ 11.2

$21.9

$28.1

The following table provides the assets and liabilities carried at fair value, measured on a recurring basis, as of December 28, 2013:

(In millions)

Assets

Trading securities
Short-term investments
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

$ 17.7
114.5
3.2

$7.6
–
.1

$ 10.1
114.5
3.1

$

4.7

$ –

$

4.7

$ –
–
–

$ –

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

Trading securities
Derivative assets

Liabilities

Derivative liabilities

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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

$ –
–

$ –

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Trading 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 28, 2013, trading securities of $.3 million and
$17.4 million were included in ‘‘Cash and cash equivalents’’ and ‘‘Other current assets,’’ respectively, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of
December 29, 2012, trading 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. Short-term investments are comprised of commercial paper and are measured at fair value using
broker  quoted  prices.  As  of  December  28,  2013,  short-term  investments  were  included  in  ‘‘Cash  and  cash  equivalents.’’  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

During 2013, long-lived assets with carrying amounts totaling $8.3 million were written down to their fair value of $4.8 million, resulting in an
impairment charge of $3.5 million, which was included in ‘‘Other expense, net’’ in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The fair value was based
on the sale price of the assets, less estimated broker fees, which are primarily Level 3 inputs.

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.

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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 (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our
evaluation under the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (1992), management has concluded that internal control over financial
reporting was effective as of December 28, 2013. Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of
December 28, 2013 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

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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 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 28, 2013 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 28, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal
Control – Integrated Framework (1992) 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.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Los Angeles, California
February 26, 2014

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Corporate
Information

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Los Angeles, California

Registrar and Transfer Agent
Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc.
P.O. Box 1342
Brentwood, NY 11717
(888) 682-5999
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https://investor.broadridge.com

Annual Meeting

Other Information

We are including, as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for fiscal year 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission  (‘‘SEC’’),  certificates  of  our  Chief  Executive  Officer  and
Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002. We submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (‘‘NYSE’’)
our annual written affirmation, 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, on April 29, 2013.

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 our Corporate Secretary. Copies may also be
downloaded from our investor website at www.investors.averydennison.com.

Corporate Headquarters and Mailing Address
Avery Dennison Corporation
207 Goode Avenue
Glendale, California 91203
Phone: (626) 304-2000
Fax: (626) 304-2251

Our Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held at 1:30 p.m. on
April  24,  2014  at  the  Hilton  Hotel,  100  West  Glenoaks  Boulevard,
Glendale, California 91202.

Stock and Dividend Data
Our common stock is listed on the NYSE.
Ticker symbol: AVY

The Direct Share Purchase and Sale 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  contacting  Broadridge
Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc.

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, contact Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc.

Market Price
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter

2013

2012

High

Low

High

Low

$43.58
44.46
46.15
50.65

$34.92
40.13
42.76
42.28

$31.03
32.42
32.04
34.97

$27.15
26.38
27.22
29.55

(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

2013

2012

$

.27
.29
.29
.29

$

.27
.27
.27
.27

$ 1.14

$ 1.08

Number of shareholders of record as of year-end

6,339

6,745

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